1909-012: Admr. of Henry Clay etc vs E. M. Watts

Scope and content:

Family of Henry Clay, a Black man, alleges that before his death, he purchased from E.M. Watts, a white woman, a piece of property and built a home on the property. Family is seeking to pay balance and secure a deed for the property, however, E.M. Watts denies there was any legitimate purchase and she simply allowed Henry Clay to live on the property. See also: 1909-007 and 1901-015

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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