Sheridan, John, 1847 - 1929
Person
Biography
John T. Shreidan ran a livery stable and stage line in Lexington, Virginia during the late 19th century and early 2oth century. He was married to Sarah Holden Sheridan (married 1881). Sheridan immigrated from Ireland in 1857 ultimately settlein in Rockbridge County. He served in the 14th Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War. Sheridan died in 1929 in Lexington, Va.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander House - Two Forgotten College Houses, by L.L. Campbell
File — Box 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
This file consists of a typescript essay entitled "Two Forgotten College Houses."
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995
J.W. Brown and Company Ledgers
Collection — Box 1, Folder: 0-4
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0674
Content Description
Four account books for the J.W. Brown's blacksmith and horseshoing shop known as "J.W. Brown & Company Blacksmithing" of Lexington, Virginia. The account books date from 1902 - 1914. According to a Lexington Gazette advertisement in 1911, the blacksmith shop was located "behind Sheridan's Stable at J. M. Senseney's old stand." The ledgers include accounts for numerous individuals as well as for the City of Lexington, the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington's Electric Light Company,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1902 - 1914
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- Horseshoers 1