Barksdale-Fry Family Papers, 1779-1959
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society200 Second Street, NECharlottesville, VA 22902
- Contact for questions and access:
- Email: library@albemarlehistory.orgPhone: (434) 296-1492Web: albemarlehistory.org
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 3 folders
- Creator:
- Barksdale, Lena; Fry, Henry; Fry, Wesley; Barksdale, James S.
- Abstract:
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The papers consist of correspondence and receipts. Included is a contract from H.C. Michie for "Meadow Brook," 21 May 1877.
- Biographical / historical:
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This collection chiefly concerns the Barksdale and Fry families of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Henry Fry (1738-1823) was the son of Col. Joshua Fry, who, along with Peter Jefferson, mapped Virginia. Henry Fry married Susan Walker. Their son, also Henry Fry (1773-1815) married Mildred Maury. The Frys intermarried with the Barksdale family.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Hollis Fry McLemore, February 1994
- Arrangement:
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3 folders. The primary folder is family correspondence and receipts. Folder A is a photocopy of the Fry family bible. Folder B is a photocopy of the Barksdale family bible. Both bibles were deposited at the Library of Virginia.
- Physical location:
- Archive Room Shelves
- Physical description:
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