Catlett Conway Ledger

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Conway Catlett Ledger, 1816-1839, Ms2023-014, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection consists of a ledger maintained by Catlett Conway (1786-1839) of Greene County, Virginia, documenting the financial transactions of his estate, "Spring Hill."
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Conway Catlett Ledger, 1816-1839, Ms2023-014, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a ledger maintained by Catlett Conway of Greene County, Virginia, documenting the financial transactions of his estate, "Spring Hill." The ledger tracks sales of tobacco and wheat; purchases of food, hardware, and household goods; and payments for equipment repairs and other services.

Biographical / historical:

Catlett Conway II, son of Capt. Catlett Conway and Susanna Fitzhugh, was born at Hawfield (Orange County), Virginia on May 27, 1786. On September 29, 1810, Conway married Verlinda Taliaferro (1784-1815) of "Rose Hill," Orange County, Virginia; the couple had four children. Following the death of his first wife, Conway married Harriett Taylor (d. 1852), with whom he had one son. Catlett Conway II died in Greene County on July 25, 1839.

Acquisition information:
The Catlett Conway Ledger was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2023.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the Catlett Conway Ledger commenced and was completed in May, 2023.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard