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Practice Record Book of Thomas D. Ranson, 1884-1912

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-97-9

Scope and Contents

This book of Thomas D. Ranson a Staunton, VA attorney contains a name index in the front; numbered pages are headed by client name; dates are given in the left margin and action or activity described to the right of them. Entries cease after page 189.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884-1912

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Thomas D. Ranson, UVA Law 1868, was born May 19, 1843 near Charleston, West Virginia. In 1861 he joined the Confederate Army, and fought under the orders of generals Rober E; Lee and J. E. B. Stuart. He was captured by the Union Forces in 1864 and was imprisoned at Fort McHenry. After his release in 1965, he farmed and in 1868 he got his law degree from the University of Virginia. Afterwards he practice law in Staunton, Va. until 1918.

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Attorney record book with list of names, and case entries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This book was a gift of Judge George and Lee Cochran.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
580 Massie Road
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States