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By Nichole Delasalas
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
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).
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1],
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All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Vital Records, 1820s-1890s
- Includes a family record of births and marriages. Register of Spencer and Hannah Drummond's children.
- Folder 2: Higgins/Ramsey/Tucker Receipts, 1795-1858
- Includes receipts from the Higgins, Ramsey, and Tucker families.
- Folder 3: Civil War Documents, 1865
- Includes documentation relating to George R. Drummond as prisoner of war, a parole of honor, a pass back to Norfolk, Virginia, and a general order.
- Folder 4: George R. Drummond Receipts, 1849-1890
- Includes receipts from George R. Drummond.
- Folder 5: Biographical Information, 1800s
- Photocopies. Includes biographical information on George R. Drummond including his obituary, property tax records, and city directory information.
- Folder 6: Leather Pouch, circa 1815
- Leather pouch belonging to Spencer Drummond, George R. Drummond's father.
