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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], James Murphy Inventory of Estate, Ms1988-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The James Murphy Inventory of Estate was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the James Murphy Estate of Inventory commenced and was completed in April, 2021.

Biographical Note

James Murphy, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia, died in 1812.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single page, providing an inventory of the estate of James Murphy, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia. Completed on December 5, 1812, the inventory is signed by M. Sandefun, Richd. Harrison, Hamon Critz, and George Fulcher. The inventory includes appraised values of such items as household goods, furniture, tools, and livestock

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Murphy, James, d.1812
• Patrick County (Va.) -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the James Murphy Inventory of Estate by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).