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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], William Deal Inventory of Estate, Ms1988-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The William Deal Inventory of Estate was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the William Deal Inventory of Estate commenced and was completed in April, 2021.

Biographical Note

William Deal, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia died in 1808. He may be the same William Deal who married Lucy Spencer in Patrick County in 1800.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of an inventory of the estate of William Deal, of Patrick County, Virginia. Completed in September, 1808, te inventory is signed by David Taylor, John W. James, and John James. The inventory lists the values of various household goods, including furniture, bedding, and cookware; and farming equipment, including tools and horse tack.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Deal, William, d.1808
• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Patrick County (Va.) -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the William Deal Inventory of Estate by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).