1902-029: Petition of Dr. W. O. Perkins:

Scope and content:

As an infant, Ella B. Flanary was abandoned in a wooded area by her mother. After being found by a passerby who heard Ella's cries, she was taken in by Perkins. Perkins petitioned the court to legally adopt Ella and to change her last name to his own.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888