Blackford-Grove-Mayer family papers
Abstract
This collection consists of family papers of the various branches of the Blackford family of Washington County, Maryland, 1767-1984
Dates
- 1767 - 1984
Creator
- Blackford, William, -1922 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Extent
200 Items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Margaret H. Young; (from the estate of F.Pauline Blackford) Nov. 19, 1982 and March 23, 1983.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists mostly of the genealogical data compiled by Pauline Blackford. In addition to family records, there is correspondence (1868-1896) between William Blackford (died 1922), his brothers and uncle, John Mayer. There are records and deeds of property held in Sharpsburg, Maryland, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and an estate on the Potomac River. Information may be found concerning the Franklin, Van Swearingen, Rohrer and other families.
Creator
- Blackford, William, -1922 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Blackford-Grove-Mayer family papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020-09-18: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org