Overton family papers [manuscript], 1781-1936, n.d.

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Overton family papers [manuscript], 1781-1936, n.d.

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The collection contains papers of the family, especially business and legal papers of Colonel John Overton; papers of the estate of James Overton; correspondence of Mrs. William Overton; and business papers and correspondence of William G. Overton. The papers also contain some correspondence and papers of William Overton of Poindexter, Va.; diaries of General L.P. Graham, of Washington, D.C.; and some correspondence of Nannie B. Giles of Richmond, Va.; topographic maps and blueprints of projects for the C & O and Atlantic Coast Railroad; family photographs and miscellaneous items. Topics include the Albemarle Agricultural Society; slaves owned by the family; the Lynchburg "Jeffersonian Republican"; and St. Paul's Church, Richmond, Va. (1898 parish register). Correspondents include William B. Giles and John B. Minor.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Overton, William, fl. 1840.

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Graham, Lawrence Pike, 1815-1905.

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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company

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On 31 August 1868 the Covington and Ohio Railroad Company and the Virginia Central Railroad Company merged to form the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1870 the Blue Ridge Railroad was added to the company. After defaulting, the company was reorganized in 1878 as the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. The road ran from Ft. Monroe, Va. to Chicago, Ill. Today, after many mergers, the company is part of CSX Transporation. From the description of Records, 1836-1943. (Unknown). ...

Agricultural Society of Albemarle (Charlottesville, Va.)

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Giles, William Branch, 1762-1830

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American legislator; Governor of Virginia. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : "Wigwam" [Amelia County, Va.], to Thomas Jefferson, 1823 May 4 and Sept. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269589278 Virginia governor and U.S. senator and congressman. From the description of Letter : Washington, William Branch Giles to William Jones, 1802 April 18. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136167 William Branch Giles (12 August 1762–...

Overton, John, fl. 1786-1803.

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St. Paul's Church (Richmond, Va.)

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Overton, Nannie G., fl. 1870-1913.

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Overton, William G.

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Overton, James. d. 1781

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Overton, Frances G.,

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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.

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Overton family.

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Minor, John B. (John Barbee), 1813-1895

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University of Virginia professor. From the description of Letter, University of Virginia, to S.D. Cabaniss, Huntsville, Ala. [manuscript] 1867 April 3. 1867. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647960869 Professor of law at the University of Virginia. From the description of Papers of John B. Minor, 1843-1892. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31254303 John B. Minor, b. Louisa County, Va. Attended University of Virginia, graduating ...