Papers (1817-1902) consisting of deeds, receipts, clipping, account book, tintype, and a transfer of land related to Lenoir Co., North Carolina.
This collection contains the deeds of Berkley and Mary Smith who sold parcels of land in the Southwest Creek area of Lenoir County to Stephen Herring (March 19, 1817) and Bryan Davenport (January 1, 1902), and the transfer of land from Oliver Herring to Calvin Herring (May 28, 1857). Also included is an account book (1845-1854) belonging to Whitfield Grady that records the purchases of foodstuffs, agricultural equipment, and labor. Financial records include receipts, money orders, etc. (1866-1899). There is a tintype photograph of Silvia, a freed woman formerly enslaved by Whitfield Grady.
Gift of Mrs. Gray Smith
Processed by M. Quintanilla, October 1986
Encoded by Apex Data Services
Descriptions updated by Ashlyn Racine, May 2023
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