Brief Description: One 1804-1808 diary of the Reverend James Whitehead of Christ Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Includes transcribed copies of letters and loose materials found in various places within the diary. The diary was written in a book of Weems's Washington Almanack for the year 1804.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-656

Created by: Whitehead, James, Rev. (-1808)

Volume: 2.0 Folders

Acquired: 00/00/0000.

Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Loose materials have been separated.

Biographical Note for Whitehead, James, Rev. (-1808) : Reverend James Whitehead was the rector for Christ Church, Elizabeth River parish in Norfolk, Virginia. He was involved with the church in Norfolk from 1789 to 1806 and oversaw the construction of a new building across the street from the 1739 building. Whitehead took over as rector of Christ Church, St. Paul's parish in Baltimore, Maryland on March 24, 1806. Whitehead was married to Clarissa Stark. He died on August 21, 1808 in Bath County, Virginia.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Notes: Unknown

PreferredCitation: Rev. James Whitehead Diary, MSS 0000-656, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.