Hugh Devier Letter of Attorney

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Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hugh Devier Letter of Attorney, Ms2008-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Devier, Hugh, 1818-1889
Abstract:
This collection contains the legal document from Hugh Devier, of Shenandoah County, Virginia, granting power of attorney to his mother in receiving funds from his share in the sale of his late father's land and the people who were enslaved.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hugh Devier Letter of Attorney, Ms2008-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a legal document signed by Hugh Devier of Shenandoah County, Virginia, granting his mother, Nancy Devier of Rockingham County, his power of attorney in the case of Catlett v. Devier heirs. The suit had been brought by Willoughby D. Catlett, guardian of Hiram K. Davis, against the widow and heirs of Allen Devier. The letter gives to Nancy Devier the power to receive in Hugh Devier's name any funds from his share in the sale of his late father's land and people who were enslaved, apparently upon settlement of the estate. The letter is attested by Justice O. C. Sterling and is followed by two notes of receipt for money received by Nancy Devier on behalf of Hugh Devier from William G. Thompson, commissioner in the case.

Biographical / historical:

Hugh Devier, son of Allen and Nancy Turley Devier, was born on May 17, 1818 in Rockingham County, Virginia. He married Alcinda Elizabeth Miller (also a native of Shenandoah County) on March 2, 1847 in Strasburg, Virginia. The couple had several children, including James William, Sarah Virginia, Jacob Allen, Hugh Jr., Mary Elizabeth, Hiram Kyle, Stonewall Jackson, and Nancy Turley. Devier moved to Missouri around 1857 and died in Columbia (Boone County) on September 7, 1889.

Acquisition information:
The Hugh Devier Letter of Attorney was purchased by Special Collections in 2008.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hugh Devier Letter of Attorney commenced and was completed in July 2008.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard