John Janney Papers, 1811-1994 (Bulk, 1840-188)

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John Janney Papers, 1811-1994 (Bulk, 1840-188)

http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00561.xml

The John Janney Papers consist of over 800 letters written to John Janney and members of his family. Other materials include biographical information, books, and periodicals.

8.0 cu. ft.; 19 boxes

eng,

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Janney family

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Janney, John, 1798-1872

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On November 8, 1798, John Janney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Elisha and Mary Janney. The Janneys were members of the religious denomination of Friends or Quakers. Janney obtained little formal education, instead going to work at his father's mill. He later left the mill to study law, and at the age of eighteen, he entered the Bar in Loudoun County. On January 26, 1826, Janney married Alcinda (Alice) Marmaduke. When separated, they wrote almost daily letters to one another. ...