Charles Blair Tavenner Collection 1709-1980

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195

Summary

Creator:
Charles Blair Tavenner, Purcellville, VA.
Abstract:
The collection consists of photocopies of Tavenner's genealogical and research notes. The first three boxes contain his handwritten genealogies of known white adults in Loudoun County prior to 1900. Each box includes an introduction to Tavenner's research and a list of abbreviations he often used. The collection also includes handwritten abstracts of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County deeds, photocopies of land grants from the areas of the Northern Neck that eventually became Loudoun County, and plats Tavenner created from information in deeds, patents, and grants.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of photocopies of Tavenner's genealogical and research notes. The first three boxes contain his handwritten genealogies of known white adults in Loudoun County prior to 1900. Each box includes an introduction to Tavenner's research and a list of abbreviations he often used. The collection also includes handwritten abstracts of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County deeds, photocopies of land grants from the areas of the Northern Neck that eventually became Loudoun County, and plats Tavenner created from information in deeds, patents, and grants.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Blair Tavenner (1900-1980) was born in Paeonian Springs and spent his childhood in Loudoun County. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1921 with a BS in Chemistry. Tavenner went on to become a journalist and lived in New York City while employed as managing editor for the periodical Railway Age. After his retirement Tavenner returned to Loudoun County. He spent much of his retirement researching genealogy and local history in Loudoun County.

Acquisition information:
Estate of Phronie Tavenner, Purcellville, VA.
Arrangement:

Box: folder