Sam Towler Research Papers, ca. 1776-1950

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
6 folders
Creator:
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This is a collection of Sam Towler Research Papers. The files include family trees, research notes, copies of photographs, and copies of original, primarily court, documents located in the Albemarle County courthouse.

Biographical / historical:

Sam Towler is a researcher in Charlottesville. His research focuses on Albemarle County history and families.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Sam Towler.
Arrangement:

Folder 1: Selected Albemarle Families (Carr-Thurmond-Sandridge family chart; Estes family chart)

Folder 2: Mountain Top Tavern at Rockfish Gap

Folder 3: Matthew Harris and the Canaan Estate near Warren, Va.

Folder 4: 19th Century Surveys of Albemarle and Charlottesville Deeds, c. 1850-1900

Folder 5: Preliminary Research on a Grave/Cemetery (Brownsville, in western Albemarle County)

Folder 6: Matthew Harris Farm

Physical location:
Archive room file cabinet
Physical description:
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