1.6 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 ft. 6 1/2 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.)
Creator
Marshall, Jacob Williamson
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown,
WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Papers of a livestock broker, farmer, and merchant of Mingo Flats, Randolph County, who was associated with John T. McGraw
in the development of Marlinton and the purchase and sale of land, coal, and timber in neighboring Pocahontas County. There
are some items of Civil War interest, while the bulk of the correspondence relates to the marketing of ginseng, beeswax, wool,
venison, animal pelts, and farm machinery. There is significant correspondence relating to state politics and railroads. Correspondents
include J.M. Bennett, J.N. Camden, David Goff, John J. Jackson, McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, John T. McGraw, and
The Pocahontas Development Company. Also includes some material of G.E. Jarvis, father of Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's
Day.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Jacob Williamson Marshall (b.1830) Papers, A&M 0054, West Virginia and
Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.