William C. Wooldridge genealogical research papers, ca. 1960-2015

Access and use

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

Summary

Extent:
9.65 cu. ft. (24 boxes)
Creator:
William C. Wooldridge
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1960-2015, of William C. Wooldridge of Suffolk, Virginia, consisting of articles, Bible records, books, brochures, census records, correspondence, court records, death records, deeds, ephemera, genealogical notes, interviews, marriage records, military records, obituaries, pamphlets, photographs, wills, and other papers compiled by Laurence B. Gardiner (1906-1994) and Wooldridge chronicling the genealogy of the descendants of John Wooldridge (ca. 1678-1757) of Henrico and Chesterfield Counties, Virginia. Collection includes books written by various members of the Wooldridge family on various topics, including William C. Wooldridge's The Wooldridge Family (2 volumes), and ephemera relating to members of the Wooldridge family and their business interests.

Acquisition information:
Gift of William C. Wooldridge of Suffolk, Virginia.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following series:

  • Series I: John[2] (ca. 1705-1783)
  • Series II: Thomas[2] (ca. 1707-1762)
  • Series III: William[2] (ca. 1709-1798)
  • Series IV: Edward[2] (ca. 1711-1808)
  • Series V: Mary[2] (Trabue) (ca. 1715-1789)
  • Series VI: Robert[2] (ca. 1719-1794)
  • Series VII: Appendices
  • Series VIII: Geographic/Subject files
  • Series IX: Books and ephemera