William E. Fulton Papers 1889-1912

Access and use

Location of collection:
Wytheville Community College
F.B. Kegley Library
Wytheville Community College
Smyth Hall, Room 103
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Contact for questions and access:
POC: William A. “Bill” Veselik
Phone: (276) 223-4876
POC: George Mattis
Phone: (276) 223-4744
Fax: (276) 223-4745

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Papers consist of correspondence and legal records relating to the purchase and transfer of Grayson Sulphur Springs property in Carroll County, Virginia. Series I, Correspondence contains thirteen folders of correspondence between attorneys John Fulton and his brother William Edward Fulton and various clients. Series II contains legal records.

Biographical / historical:

J. P. M. Sanders deeded most of his Grayson Sulphur Springs property to George T. Mills of Philadelphia in 1889, keeping only one-fourth acre for use by members of the Sanders, Fulton, Trigg, Currin, and Kincannon families. Mills subsequently sold the Springs in March 1890 to the Virginia Company, maintaining the original settlement of usage for the one-fourth acre.

The Virginia Company then conveyed part of the property to Norfolk & Western Railroad Company and part to Dr. J. L. Kernoodle of North Carolina.

After his purchase in 1897, North Carolina physician J. L. Kernoodle and his brother Dr. George W. Kernoodle and erected a new hotel at the Springs. The Springs proved to be a popular resort for visitors from near and far.

Legal entanglements ensued in 1911 when the New River Power Company sought to obtain usage of the one-fourth acre. William E. Fulton, J. Norment Powell, and Archer Phlegar represented members of the families who were part of Sanders's original agreement.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Mary B. Kegley in 2007.
Physical description:
15 folders.