Drummond Papers, 1795-1892 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Nichole Delasalas

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Collection Overview

Title: Drummond Papers, 1795-1892

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-216

Primary Creator: Drummond family

Extent: 6.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Families--Virginia, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--19th century, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Forms of Material: Biography files, Cultural artifacts, Genealogies (histories), Marriage records, Photocopies, Receipts

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Nineteenth century vital records, Civil War-era documents, and receipts relating to the Drummond family in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the records refer to George R. Drummond and his father, Spencer Drummond.

Collection Historical Note

George Ramsey Drummond was born on May 5, 1828 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia. His parents were Spencer and Hannah Drummond. George was actively involved in the Howard Association during the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic. He died on June 22, 1892 at the age of 61 and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

Families--Virginia
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--19th century
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

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: Pouch on loan by Lucy Borland Brooke

Preferred Citation: Drummond Papers, MSS 0000-216, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed August 1, 2017.

Other Note: The Drummond Papers are housed in Box 1 of the Allmand Family Papers (MSS 0000-204).

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