Lindsey G. Poole Papers 1917-1920, 1932

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 collection consists of six deeds between Lindsey Gleaves Poole and Nora Martin Poole and others regarding the Trinkle Addition in the western end of Wytheville, part of the original Wythe Improvement Company property.

Biographical / historical:

The son of John Poole and Elizabeth Arnold, Lindsey Gleaves Poole was born on 31 July 1873. He married Minnie Nora Martin (1882-1965) on 12 February 1907 and had one son, James William Poole (1908-1974). Poole operated a lumber hauling business as well as a taxi company. He also was co-owner of Shores Motor Company which opened in 1911 providing garage storage, repairs, supplies, and fuel for Wythe County motorists. Poole died on 27 October 1952 and is buried in East End Cemetery in Wytheville, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Ruth Ann Chitwood in 2001 as part of the W. R. Chitwood Collection.
Physical description:
6 items..