Clatterbuck, Debra S. Collection of Michael Henkle Estate Records, 1861, 1866.

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Descriptive Summary

 

Repository: Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University

Title: Debra S. Clatterbuck Collection of Michael Henkle Estate Records, 1861, 1866

Collection No.: SC 0103
Creator: Henkle, Evan

Extent: 1 folder; .08 cubic feet

Language: English

Abstract: Photocopies of documents related to the settling of Michael Henkle's estate in Pendleton County, dating to 1861 and 1866.

 

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Use Restrictions: The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], [box #, folder #], Debra S. Clatterbuck Collection of Michael Henkle Estate Records, 1861, 1866, SC 0103, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.

Acquisition Information: Donated by Debra S. Clatterbuck on October 31, 2001.
Provenance: Debra S. Clatterbuck signed a depository agreement November 11, 1989; that agreement was terminated October 31, 2001, with photocopies of the original documents remaining at the library.
Processing Information: After termination of depository agreement at the request of the donor, the library photocopied the documents and returned the original items to the owner. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017. This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2083.

Bio/Historical Note:

The conditions of sale documents in this collection are signed by Evan Henkle, the executor of Michael Henkle's estate.

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of photocopies of three documents relevant to the settling of the estate of Michael Henkle of Pendleton County. Two documents date from 1861: one specifies the monetary conditions for the sale of Henkle's belongings, the other for the sale of Henkle's slaves. The third document, dated 1866, is a receipt from the Pendleton County clerk apparently to settle the estate record.

Arrangement:

The facsimilies are arranged chronologically in one folder.

Location of Originals:

Original documents are retained by the donor.

Contents:

Folder Title
Box : Folder
Debra S. Clatterbuck Collection of Michael Henkle Estate Records, 1861, 1866
1:1

Compiled by: Chris Bolgiano, November 1989; Edited by Kayla Payne, June 2012