Rev. James Whitehead Diary, 1798-1889, undated | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Rev. James Whitehead Diary, 1798-1889, undated

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-656

Primary Creator: Whitehead, James, Rev. (-1808)

Extent: 2.0 Folders

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

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Bath County (Va.), Martinsburg (W. Va.), Norfolk (Va.), Virginia--Description and travel, Winchester (Va.)

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence, Diaries

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Biographical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Bath County (Va.)
Martinsburg (W. Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)
Virginia--Description and travel
Winchester (Va.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Source: Unknown

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

Processing Information: Processed January 15, 2017.

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