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They lived in Blue Ridge Springs for a time before they moved to Troutville, where they later died. Bettie had an older brother named Joseph Ferries (also Ferris) (1865-1955), a farmer originally from Bedford County. Joseph married Lucy M. Thomas (1865-1933) in Bedford County in 1907. Joseph owned a farm in Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt County, Virginia, and he lived there until his death in 1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExternal Sources:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1880 United States Federal Census\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph L. Farrissin entry, The Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, online \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/3970051:60214\"\u003ehttps://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/3970051:60214,\u003c/a\u003e accessed on September 6, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M Gross entry, The Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, online \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/2293012:9278\"\u003ehttps://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/2293012:9278,\u003c/a\u003e accessed on September 6, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Lee Ferris entry, The Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, online \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/1871648:9278\"\u003ehttps://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/1871648:9278,\u003c/a\u003e accessed on September 6, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lucy M Thomas\" entry, findagrave.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62066298/lucy_m_ferries\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62066298/lucy_m_ferries,\u003c/a\u003e accessed on September 6, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Elizabeth Virginia 'Bettie' Ferris Gross\" entry, findagrave.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62086440/elizabeth-virginia-gross\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62086440/elizabeth-virginia-gross,\u003c/a\u003e accessed on September 6, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Elizabeth \"Bettie\" Virginia Ferries (also Ferris) Gross (1875-1964) of Bedford County, Virginia, married William \"Bill\" Gross (1865-1946), a grocery store merchant from Bedford County. They lived in Blue Ridge Springs for a time before they moved to Troutville, where they later died. Bettie had an older brother named Joseph Ferries (also Ferris) (1865-1955), a farmer originally from Bedford County. Joseph married Lucy M. Thomas (1865-1933) in Bedford County in 1907. Joseph owned a farm in Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt County, Virginia, and he lived there until his death in 1955.","External Sources:","1880 United States Federal Census","Joseph L. Farrissin entry, The Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/3970051:60214, accessed on September 6, 2024.","William M Gross entry, The Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, online https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/2293012:9278, accessed on September 6, 2024.","Joseph Lee Ferris entry, The Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, online https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/1871648:9278, accessed on September 6, 2024.","\"Lucy M Thomas\" entry, findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62066298/lucy_m_ferries, accessed on September 6, 2024.","\"Elizabeth Virginia 'Bettie' Ferris Gross\" entry, findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62086440/elizabeth-virginia-gross, accessed on September 6, 2024."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003cextref href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/extref\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence, 1895-1942, Ms2024-089, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence, 1895-1942, Ms2024-089, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence was completed in September 2024.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence was completed in September 2024."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains seven postcards to Elizabeth \"Bettie\" Gross and her husband William \"Bill\" Gross in Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt County, Virginia. These postcards dated 1910-1942 are from various family members on general topics of health and vacations. One undated postcard that addressed Bettie as \"Sister\" mentions a fear of travelling due to the flu. This collection also contains two letters and a smaller note from Lucy M. Thomas of Bedford County, Virginia, to Joseph Ferries(?), a farmer in Blue Ridge Springs. The letters dated 1895 and 1905 also discuss general topics of health. In the 1895 letter, Lucy tells Joseph Ferries that she heard small pox was in Blue Ridge. Also included in the 1895 letter and in the smaller note are romantic newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains seven postcards to Elizabeth \"Bettie\" Gross and her husband William \"Bill\" Gross in Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt County, Virginia. These postcards dated 1910-1942 are from various family members on general topics of health and vacations. One undated postcard that addressed Bettie as \"Sister\" mentions a fear of travelling due to the flu. This collection also contains two letters and a smaller note from Lucy M. Thomas of Bedford County, Virginia, to Joseph Ferries(?), a farmer in Blue Ridge Springs. The letters dated 1895 and 1905 also discuss general topics of health. In the 1895 letter, Lucy tells Joseph Ferries that she heard small pox was in Blue Ridge. Also included in the 1895 letter and in the smaller note are romantic newspaper clippings."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_a09da2c2855bfc34ce78753f964618c6\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence contains two letters, a small note, and seven postcards. The seven postcards dated 1910-1942 are addressed to Elizabeth \"Bettie\" Gross (1875-1964) of Bedford County and her husband William \"Bill\" Gross (1865-1946), a merchant from Bedford County. The letters and the note are from Lucy M. Thomas (1865-1933), of Bedford County, Virginia, to Joseph Ferries (1865-1955), a farmer in Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt County, Virginia. Thomas and Ferries later married in Bedford County, Virginia, in 1907. Bettie Gross and Joseph Ferries were siblings.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Blue Ridge Springs Correspondence contains two letters, a small note, and seven postcards. The seven postcards dated 1910-1942 are addressed to Elizabeth \"Bettie\" Gross (1875-1964) of Bedford County and her husband William \"Bill\" Gross (1865-1946), a merchant from Bedford County. The letters and the note are from Lucy M. Thomas (1865-1933), of Bedford County, Virginia, to Joseph Ferries (1865-1955), a farmer in Blue Ridge Springs, Botetourt County, Virginia. Thomas and Ferries later married in Bedford County, Virginia, in 1907. 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The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4049.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wysor, Henry C., Family Papers","title_ssm":["Henry C. 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Wysor, 1895-1905, is arranged chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Series II: Business Papers, 1869-1909, is divided based on subject.","Subseries A: Apple Orchard, 1869-1903, is arranged by material type then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Life Insurance Branch, 1879-1909, is arranged chronologically.","Series III: Personal Papers, 1869-1916, is arranged by type of material.","Henry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023.","The guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023.","Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder.","Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. 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Wysor, 1895-1905, is arranged chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Series II: Business Papers, 1869-1909, is divided based on subject.","Subseries A: Apple Orchard, 1869-1903, is arranged by material type then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Life Insurance Branch, 1879-1909, is arranged chronologically.","Series III: Personal Papers, 1869-1916, is arranged by type of material."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eHenry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nSources:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, \u003ca href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 01, 2023.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, \u003ca href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 01, 2023. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555\"\u003ehttps://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 01, 2023. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History"],"bioghist_tesim":["Henry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003cextref href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/extref\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869-1918, Ms2023-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869-1918, Ms2023-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1247.xml\"\u003eRufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2875.xml\"\u003eJames M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2976.xml\"\u003eHenry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4259.xml\"\u003eSamuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4260.xml\"\u003eF. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4264.xml\"\u003eJohn C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4266.xml\"\u003eRobert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_54d4fde0b997a6fc83408dc8d576af30\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"famname_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"persname_ssim":["Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"language_ssim":["Materials in this collection are in English."],"total_component_count_is":62,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:32:04.214Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4049.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wysor, Henry C., Family Papers","title_ssm":["Henry C. Wysor Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Henry C. Wysor Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1869-1918"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1869-1918"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1869/1918"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869/1918"],"text":["Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869/1918","Ms.2023.012","Pulaski County (Va.)","Virginia, Southwest","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","Correspondence","Ledgers (account books)","Letters","Receipts (financial records)","The collection is open for research.","The collection is arranged into the following series and subseries:","Series I: Personal Correspondence, 1889-1918, is divided by correspondent","Subseries A: Henry C. Wysor, 1889-1913, is arranged by type and then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Mary E. Wysor, 1899-1918, is arranged chronologically.","Subseries C: Mary S. Wysor, 1895-1905, is arranged chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Series II: Business Papers, 1869-1909, is divided based on subject.","Subseries A: Apple Orchard, 1869-1903, is arranged by material type then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Life Insurance Branch, 1879-1909, is arranged chronologically.","Series III: Personal Papers, 1869-1916, is arranged by type of material.","Henry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023.","The guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023.","Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder.","Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927","Materials in this collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869/1918"],"collection_ssim":["Henry C. 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Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2018 and 2019."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","Correspondence","Ledgers (account books)","Letters","Receipts (financial records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","Correspondence","Ledgers (account books)","Letters","Receipts (financial records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["2 Cubic Feet 5 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["2 Cubic Feet 5 boxes"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Ledgers (account books)","Letters","Receipts (financial records)"],"date_range_isim":[1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged into the following series and subseries:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries I: Personal Correspondence, 1889-1918, is divided by correspondent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubseries A: Henry C. 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Wysor, 1895-1905, is arranged chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Series II: Business Papers, 1869-1909, is divided based on subject.","Subseries A: Apple Orchard, 1869-1903, is arranged by material type then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Life Insurance Branch, 1879-1909, is arranged chronologically.","Series III: Personal Papers, 1869-1916, is arranged by type of material."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eHenry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nSources:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, \u003ca href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 01, 2023.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, \u003ca href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 01, 2023. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555\"\u003ehttps://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 01, 2023. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History"],"bioghist_tesim":["Henry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003cextref href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/extref\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869-1918, Ms2023-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869-1918, Ms2023-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1247.xml\"\u003eRufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2875.xml\"\u003eJames M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2976.xml\"\u003eHenry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4259.xml\"\u003eSamuel D. 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Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. 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