Tavenner, Thomas, 1776-1857

Person

Staff Only

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Roy Bird Cook, Collector, Tavenner Family Papers and Other Material

Collection

Collection Number: A&M 0858

Overview Papers of the Tavenner family of western Virginia, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, maps, and other material. Much of the material in this collection regards the Civil War. The Tavenner family was sympathetic to the Confederate cause. One member of the family, William Cabell Tavenner, served in the Confederate army; his letters are part of the collection. This collection also contains material related to families allied to the Tavenner family by marriage, particularly the...

Dates: 1778-1953; Majority of material found within 1819-1884

Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center

Ward Family History

Collection

Collection Number: A&M 3191

Overview Typescript history of the Ward family of Ohio with a concentration on its association with Harman Blennerhassett, whose secretary was Sylvester Ward. Included is some information on the Blennerhassetts, Aaron Burr, Dudley Woodbridge, Elijah Backus and Aaron Waldo Putnam. Much mention is made of neighboring allied families to the Wards, particularly Hendersons and Putnams in the adjoining counties of Wood Co., VA and Washington Co., OH. There is a detailed transcription of an October 8, 1805...

Dates: 1994