Papers, 1794-1959.

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Papers, 1794-1959.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31680588

The collection consists primarily of the correspondence of the parents of Holmes Conrad, Elizabeth Whiting (Powell) Conrad and Robert Young Conrad, an attorney in Winchester, Va., and a delegate to the Secession Convention in 1861. Elizabeth's papers include correspondence, ca. 1823-1830, with her parents and nearly one hundred letters, 1829-1867, from her husband, as well as letters from her children and other family members. Robert's papers contain correspondence with his mother, brothers, sons, and other family members, as well as speeches and other papers pertaining to the Secession Convention and his arrest during the Civil War. The collection also includes a few papers of other family members. It offers insights into marriage and family life in the 19th century.

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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Conrad family.

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Conrad, Holmes, 1840-1915.

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Also represented are Elizabeth Whiting (Powell) Conrad (1809- 1872) and her husband, Robert Young Conrad (1805-1875) of Winchester, Va., parents of Holmes Conrad. From the description of Papers, 1794-1959. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31680588 Represented are Holmes Conrad (1840-1915) of Winchester, Va., and Washington, D.C.; his parents, Robert Young Conrad (1805-1875) and Elizabeth Whiting (Powell) Conrad (1809-1872) of Winchester; and his wif...

Conrad, Robert Young, 1805-1875.

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Robert "King" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and great landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of "Sabine Hall." Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert "Councillor" Carter (1728-1804) of "Nomini" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797). From the guide to the Carter Family Papers, 1667-1862., (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary) ...

Virginia State Convention of 1861 (Richmond, Va.)

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Powell family.

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Conrad, Elizabeth Whiting Powell, 1809-1872.

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