Hugh Carrington Grigsby

Scope and content:

Papers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia. His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere. Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married. He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else. Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more. After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community. Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Parent terms of access:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

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