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Series 1. Thomas Jackson Materials, 1841–1993

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1 to 12

Scope and Contents This series contains material pertaining to Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, who was appointed constable of Lewis County on June 8, 1841, at age 17. He left the position the following year to enroll in West Point. This series includes legal documents, financial documents, correspondence, photographs and other images, and more. Highlights include documents pertaining to financial trouble that resulted from him leaving his post as constable. (This was discussed by author James I....

Dates: 1841–1993

Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / John Holt, Collector, Lewis County History Collection

Series 2. Jackson Family Materials, 1818–1854

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 13 to 16

Scope and Contents

Includes legal and financial documents pertaiing to members of the Jackson family in Lewis County. See also Series 4. Lewis County History for additional documents that name Jackson family members.

Dates: 1818–1854

Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / John Holt, Collector, Lewis County History Collection

Series 3. Holt Family Materials, 1837-1971

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 17 to 20

Scope and Contents

Includes legal documents and correspondence of the Holt family, horse breeding information, and material on the history of the Boso family. See also Series 4. Lewis County History for additional documents that name Holt family members.

Dates: 1837-1971

Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / John Holt, Collector, Lewis County History Collection

Series 4. Lewis County History, 1817–1957

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 21 to 40

Scope and Contents

Includes legal and financial documents, as well as some photographs and images on postcards. Much of the material pertains to matters of the Lewis County court, ca. 1820-1880. Some material pertaining to members of the Jackson and Holt families can be found in this series, specifically in the summons documents. See also Series 6. Oversize for additional Lewis County documents.

Dates: 1817–1957

Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / John Holt, Collector, Lewis County History Collection