W. E. Bugg journals and papers, 1858-1977

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Preferred citation:

W. E. Bugg journals and papers, 1858-1877. Accession 41194. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Creator:
W. E. Bugg
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

W. E. Bugg journals and papers, 1858-1877. Accession 41194. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Journals and papers, 1858-1977, of W. E. Bugg (1848-1935) of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and Warren County, North Carolina, consisting of account books, cemetery records, clippings, copy books, correspondence, diaries, genealogical notes, memorandum books, notebooks, poems, scrapbooks and other papers, detailing Bugg's life and his activities as a farmer and teacher, as well as providing information on the communities in which he lived. Journals include account books of John Askew of Warren County and an unidentified partial account book from Pennsylvania. Papers contain personal and family correspondence, genealogical notes, notes on religion, receipts, and newspaper clippings.

Biographical / historical:

William Emmanuel Bugg was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and attended school there. He moved to Warren County, North Carolina, in 1870. He worked on his uncle John Askew's farm and also taught school for a few years. Bugg farmed in Warren County for many years before returning to Mecklenburg County to live with his daughter's family. Bugg married Mary Ella Smith (d. 1925) 1 March 1883 and they had ten children, nine of whom lived to adulthood. Bugg died April 1935 in Mecklenburg County.

Acquisition information:
Donor information unavailable
Physical description:
1.8 cubic feet and 4 boxes