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Davis family papers, 1863, 1938.

Author/creator Davis family
Format Archival & Manuscript Material
Description0.044 cubic ft. (2 items)
Supplemental Content Finding aid
Subject(s)
Abstract The collection consists of a bill of sale for a slave and a clipping concerning the Davis family genealogy. The bill of sale transfers a slave named Rachel from James G. Davis to Ida Davis. The genealogy clipping apparently taken from a Duplin County, N.C., newspaper traces the descendants of Wendel Davis, Sr., 18th century planter of Lenoir and Duplin Counties.
Access restrictionJoyner- No access restrictions.
Cite as Davis Family Papers (#204), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Terms of useJoyner- Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Acquisitions source Joyner- Gift of Mrs. Randolph Kirkpatrick.

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Manuscript Collection #204 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE ✔ Available Request Material