Manuscript Collection Catalog
Staples Family of Virginia
The excerpts deal primarily with those members of the Staples family in Kentucky and Virginia; the Virginia members are mainly from Albemarle and Henry Counties, Virginia.
Albemarle County Historical Society Genealogical Records of Members
The genealogical records of Albemarle County Historical Society members.
The Jack Shiflet Family
Genealogies of the Shiflet and Shifflett family.
Descendants of Samuel Waddy Tompkins and Giles Tompkins
Family trees of Dr. Samuel Waddy Tompkins and Giles Tompkins of Albemarle County, Virginia.
War Service of Benjamin Marshall in the American Revolution
Photocopies from the National Archives of records, 1783-1833, relating to the service of Benjamin Marshall (1760-1840) of Albemarle County, Va. and Stokes County, Nc. during the American Revolution.
Ancestors of Dallas (Tx.) Genealogical Society Members
The book Ancestors of Dallas Genealogical Society Members, 1978.
Major Family and Nalle Family
Photocopies of the journal of Langdon C. Major of Culpeper County, Virginia.
Materials from the Virginia Society, Daughters of the American Colonists and Scrapbook Material from the Daughters of the War of 1812
This collection contains materials from the General John Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the War of 1812, along with items for the Jack Jouett Chapter NSDAR.
Free Union, Virginia and Its Postal Service
This is a typed manuscript about the history of Free Union, Va. and its post office.
William Strother of Virginia and His Descendants
A photocopy of the article “William Strother, of Virginia, and his Descendants.”
The Family of John Lewis, Pioneer
The descendants of John Lewis, founder of Staunton in Augusta County, Va.
John Carter (1690-1741) and Charles Spencer (1771-1829) Family Genealogical Notes
Excerpts for the John Carter (1690-1741) and Charles Spencer (1771-1829) families.
Miscellaneous Papers Relating to the Albemarle County Historical Society
This is a collection of documents relating to various activities of the Albemarle County Historical Society from 1953 to 1959.
White Family
This is a bound typescript of The White Family of Albemarle County, Virginia by John W. Williams, III, July 1977. It includes transcriptions of wills, marriage bonds, and deeds, and also discusses various properties owned by the White family such as “Quarter Place,” “Linden,” “Anchorage,” “Pagebrook,” and “Lewis Level.”
Letters of Thomas S. Bocock
This is a collection of four letters sent to Thomas S. Bocock (1815-1891) of Appomattox County and Lynchburg, Va.
Albemarle County Settlements- A Piedmont Model
A typed manuscript about early Native American settlements in Albemarle County, Va.
Robert Page, Sr., of Albemarle and Some Descendants
The descendants of Robert Page, Sr., of Albemarle County, Va.
“Some Genealogy” by Anne Chamberlayne Bentley
The family genealogy of the Bentley family.
Wiant Family Bible Records
A photocopy of the Wiant Family Bible Records, 1783-1854.
John Fendall Carr (1764-1838) Family
Information on the John Fendall Carr (1764-1838) family.
Membership List of the Sand Run Baptist Church, Francisville, Boone County, Kentucky, 20 March 1819 – July 1850
Transcription of the Sand Run Baptist Church (Francisville, Boone Co., Ky.) membership list.
The Harlow Family in Virginia
This collections traces the Harlow family in Central Virginia.
Biographical Sketch of Eugene Davis and Letters of the Davis and Morris Families
A biographical sketch of Eugene Davis, along with selected and transcribed family letters.
Brief History of Charlottesville, Va., 1800-1820
A short history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County between 1800-1820 that describes such visitors and institutions as Kościuszko, Lafayette, the Agricultural Society of Albemarle, and the Birdwood Jockey Club, among many others.
Bible Records of Charlottesville and Albemarle County Families
A bound copy of bible records from Charlottesville and Albemarle County families compiled by the Shadwell Chapter of the NSDAR, 1976.
Duffield Family
Genealogical data on the Duffield Family of Pennsylvania, New York West Virginia, New Jersey, and Ohio.
Davis Family Bible Records
Photocopies of bible records of the Davis Family of Virginia, presented to [the] Genealogical Library of Albemarle County Historical Museum, 1976, by Shadwell Chapter, NSDAR, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Ida Valentine Scrapbook and RP Valentine Correspondence
The collection contains a scrapbook of Ida Valentine, daughter of Robert. P. Valentine, along with miscellaneous correspondence of R.P. Valentine of Charlottesville, Va.
Church of the Good Shepherd (McIlhany Parish and Neve Hall) Collection
Collection of materials pertaining to Neve Hall and the mission churches in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Manuscripts on Subjects of Local Interest
Two short story manuscripts by Mary Hosmer Wiley and Wallace T. Palmer, plus notes on the land transactions for President James Monroe and his plantation Highland in Albemarle County, Va.
Lunenburg County (Va) Justice of the Peace Appointments, 1751
Photocopy of Lunenburg County (Va) Justice of the Peace Appointments, 1751.
Compton Family
Family group sheet of the Everett Marrs Compton (1904-1961) family of Johns Creek, Kentucky.
Chisholm Family
Information about the Luvenia Chisolm (1837-1902) family of Albemarle County, Va.
James River and Kanawha Company Annual Reports
This collection consists of five annual reports of the James River and Kanawha Company.
Correspondence Concerning the Burfoot and Wiant Families
Letters of correspondence about the Wiant family of Albemarle County, Va.
Correspondence Relating to Frank Buchser
Correspondence relating to Swiss painter Frank Buchser (1828-1890), who spent the summers of 1869 and 1879 in Charlottesville, Va.
Beck Family Bible Records
Copies of bible records relating to the Beck family, circa 1840-1921.
Battle of Hampton
Correspondence relating to the Battle of Hampton, October 1775.
Notes Regarding Charlottesville Monuments
Handwritten notes regarding Charlottesville statues and monuments, 1923.
Rolfe Eldridge Contract as Apprentice, 1759
Copy of manuscript concerning contract for Rolfe Eldridge (1744- ) as an apprentice to Thomas Griffin Peachy, 1759.
Blakey Correspondence
Photocopy of ALS from James Blakey of The Jeffersonian to Hon. B. Johnson Barbour, 17 March 1892.
Apperson Family
Collection Title: Apperson Family Collection Number: MS 10 Dates: 1964 Extent: 2 items; ALS and handwritten notes Historical Background: Scope and Content: Correspondence between Mrs. Charles F. Thomas of south Euclid, Ohio to Mrs. Elwood A. Talley, 29 February 1964,...
Alexander Family
Correspondence between Dr. Lawrence J. Rhea and R.W. Church (University of Virginia library) relating to the military service of a William Alexander (1744-1814) of Prince William County, Va., in the American Revolution.
Claire Monroe Phillips Research Papers
Collection Title: Claire Monroe Phillips Research Papers Collection Number: MS 8 Dates: Bulk of the collection is correspondence from the 1970s. Extent: 8 folders Historical Background: Scope and Content: MS 8a: Howard Family Bible: 1 item; photostatic copy of...
McKnight Family Data
A letter requesting information about the William McKnight (1733-1812) family of Alexandria, Va.
Marks Family Data
Alice Winston Kean requests information about the birth and death dates for Sarah Marks, wife of Captain James Winston and daughter of Hastings Marks.
List of Men who took the Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth, circa 1779
A list of men who took the Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1779.
MacClamroch Family Genealogy
The ancestral lineage of James Gwaltney Westwarren MacClamroch of Greensboro, NC.
Correspondence of Frank Tyndall relating to Cpl. Isaiah Mays
Isaiah Mays (1858-1925) was one of only two African American soldiers to receive the Medal of Honor during the “Indian Wars” of the late 19th century.
Church Register for the Albemarle Circuit of the Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1860-1881
Records for 12 Methodist Episcopal, South churches in Albemarle County (Va.).