Harwood Family Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: HS-022

Staff Only

Scope and content

This collection, which dates from 1806 to 1983, consists of property deeds, correspondence, wills, photographs, and genealogical materials.

Dates

Creation: 1806-1983

Creator

Warren, H.E. (Howell Edmunds.) (Person)
Walker, C.M. (Charles McKinney.) (Person)
Harwood Family. (Family)
Martin Familiy. (Family)
Walker Family. (Family)
Warren Family. (Family)

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

Biographical sketch

The Harwood family have long-standing ties to the history of Farmville and Prince Edward County, Virginia. The family has been involved in the insurance business in Farmville for over 150 years. Genealogically related families, including the Warren, Booth, Walker, Martin, and Crute families, were involved in the tobacco business and real estate in Farmville, Virginia.

Extent

.65 Linear Feet (1 legal-sized archival box and 1 archival photograph binder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Ownership and Custodial History

These materials, assembled over the generations by members of the Harwood family and related families, were donated to the Farmville-Prince Edward County Historical Society in April 2021 by Scott Harwood, Jr.

General Note

This collection is part of the Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society Archives which are housed at the Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections