James M. Goff, Preston County Real Estate Papers, 1830-1901 A&M 3174

James M. Goff, Preston County Real Estate Papers, 1830-1901 A&M 3174


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3174
Title
James M. Goff, Preston County Real Estate Papers 1830-1901
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195713
Quantity
0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder)
Creator
Goff, James M.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
These real estate papers of Preston Co. resident, James M. Goff, include deeds, an 1838 Virginia land grant, an 1881 agreement for the operation of a stave mill, promissory notes, leases, a postage agreement, mineral rights agreements, and one letter. Also included is a Singer Sewing Machine rental agreement, and primary election ballots for the 1896 and 1900 Republican races in Preston County. The collection deals mostly with the Big Sandy Creek area of Preston County.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], James M. Goff, Preston County Real Estate Papers, A&M 3174, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Baker, J. N.
  • Bolyard, W.A.
  • Goff family - Genealogy
  • Goff, James M.
  • H.O. Watson & Co.
  • Hanway, John.
  • Hanway, Samuel
  • Holyfield, Maria.
  • Johnson, William.
  • Land.
  • Lee, William.
  • Pecking, T. J.
  • Preston County (W. Va.)
  • Schooley, U. G.
  • Shahan, David
  • Shahan, George.
  • Shahan, Mary Ann.
  • Shaw, J. M.
  • Sinclair, George.
  • Stafford, Mary.
  • Stafford, Nehemiah.
  • Thomas, Elisha, 1746?-1788
  • Thorn, Benjamin B.
  • Walters, Scott.
  • Williams, Levi.
  • Williams, Martha.
  • Williams, Mary

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Baker, J. N.
  • Bolyard, W.A.
  • Goff, James M.
  • Hanway, John.
  • Hanway, Samuel
  • Holyfield, Maria.
  • Johnson, William.
  • Lee, William.
  • Pecking, T. J.
  • Schooley, U. G.
  • Shahan, David
  • Shahan, George.
  • Shahan, Mary Ann.
  • Shaw, J. M.
  • Sinclair, George.
  • Stafford, Mary.
  • Stafford, Nehemiah.
  • Thomas, Elisha, 1746?-1788
  • Thorn, Benjamin B.
  • Walters, Scott.
  • Williams, Levi.
  • Williams, Martha.
  • Williams, Mary