Robert E. Wysor Account Book, 1891/1914

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
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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert E. Wysor Account Book, 1891-1914, Ms2024-057, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Wysor, R. E. (Robert Edward), 1862-1936
Abstract:
The Robert E. Wysor Account Book is an account book from 1891-1914 that includes receipts, correspondence, and more. The documentation of the account book appears to be both personal and business related. Wysor (1862-1936) was a civil engineer and farmer from Dublin, Virginia.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert E. Wysor Account Book, 1891-1914, Ms2024-057, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert E. Wysor Account Book is an account book from 1891-1914 that includes receipts, correspondence, and more. The documentation of the account book appears to be both personal and business related.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Edward Wysor, or "R. E. Wysor" (1862-1936) was the son of George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. He was a resident of Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, and his occupation in different historical records was listed both as a civil engineer and farmer, potentially of an orchard. He married Margurite (or Marguerite) Bimpson (1863-1900) on June 17, 1891, in Lawrence, Ohio, and their children include Robert Edward, Jr., John Donald, and Julia Margeret. After his first wife's death, Wysor married Leila Cralle Dickinson (1873-1939) on March 2, 1905, in Lynchburg.

External Sources:

U. S. Federal Census, 1870-1880, 1910-1930.

"Robert E Wysor", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066226/robert_e_wysor, accessed May 3, 2024.

"Leila Dickinson Wysor", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066073/lelia_wysor, accessed May 3, 2024.

"Robert Edward Wysor" in the Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/496119:62154, accessed May 3, 2024.

"Margurite Bimpson Wysor", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066164/margurite-wysor, accessed May 15, 2024.

"John Donald Wysor" in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/1729016:9278, accessed May 15, 2024.

"Robert E. Wysor" in the Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/107337:61378, accessed May 15, 2024.

Acquisition information:
The Robert E. Wysor Account Book was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2013.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert E. Wysor Account Book was completed in May 2024.