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Flournoy family papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS771

Scope and Content

This collection consists primarily of letters, dated 1894-95, to or from Flournoy Rivers (born 1858) and/or John Flournoy Henry (seventh generation) researching history of the Flournoy family in America following request sent to all known Flournoys.

Dates

  • 1864-1975, undated
  • Majority of material found within 1894 - 1895

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

Collection pertains to the American descendents of Laurent (Lawrence) Flournoy, Huguenot, who fled to Switzerland the night of St. Bartholomew's Massacre (1562). The first Flournoy to Virginia was Jacob in 1700 followed by his nephew, John James (Jean Jacques) several years later. Additional biographical information about the Flournoy family has not been determined.

Extent

0.25 linear ft. (one half document case)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1986

Title
Flournoy family papers
Author
Laura Starratt
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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