Flournoy family papers
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
- Flournoy family (Family)
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
- Flournoy family
- Flournoy family -- Correspondence
- United States -- Genealogy
- 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