1837-001: William Hansbrough vs. Peter Hansbrough, etc.
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Dispute among members of the Hansbrough family over the control of enslaved people. Dispute originated in 1789 with the sale of Nan, a 13 year old enslaved girl. Cause lists the names of her descendants who were at the center of the dispute almost 50 years after the sale of Nan. The cause references the migration of Hansbrough family members to Kentucky.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Parent restrictions:
- There are no restrictions.
- Parent terms of access:
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Chancery Causes, 1837-1912 digital images can be found on the Chancery Records Index available electronically at the website of the Library of Virginia.
Chancery Causes, 1913-1948, are indexed but not digitized. Index information can be found on the Chancery Records Index Contact Archives Research Services for availability of original records.