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Two Legal Cases, 1838, 1841

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

Case of Margaret Irvine and her estranged husband John McCue before Judge Lucas Thompson, Superior Court of Chancery for Rockbridge County (1838), Case of Sarah Patton before Judge Lucas Thompson, Superior Court of Chancery for Rockbridge County, regarding wills of late husband James Patton and children Matthew and William who predeceased her estate then managed by son-inlaw George Ireland of Rockbridge County and grandson William P. McDowell of Tennessee. Question of ownership of slaves. Latest date February 12, 1841

Dates

  • Creation: 1838, 1841

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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