Augustus Repass Tax Tickets 1884

Access and use

Location of collection:
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

Collection context

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of an 1884 Wythe County tax ticket issued to Augustus Repass of the Wytheville District for $3.87 in personal property tax, state tax, road tax, school tax, and county tax.

Biographical / historical:

Augustus Repass, son of Frederick Repass and Rachel Harkrader Repass, was born on 1 October 1814. He married Catherine Tarter on 4 March 1845 and lived in Wythe County, Virginia. He was a farmer; he and his wife had several children including HIram Repass, Elzabeth Repass, Rhoda Repass, Elbert J. Repass, Caroline Repass, John Repass, and Laura Repass.

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