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Virginia Price Simpson Papers

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Virginia Price Simpson Papers, 1800-1980 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Extent: 0.22 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 07/26/1982

Subjects: Jessamine County (Ky.), Kentucky--Genealogy.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This is a collection of photocopied materials primarily about the Price family of Jessamine County, KY. The records seem to document the ancestry of Virginia Price Simpson in her effort to join the Daughters of the American Revolution and focus primarily on her direct ancestor, William Price. The news clippings show her interest in Jessamine County history and cover many topics. Interspersed with the news clippings are several programs from early schools in the county.

Collection Historical Note

Mrs. Virginia Price Simpson (1903-1986) was the daughter of Sam and Lizzie Price of Jessamine County, KY. She was married to Jerry Weldon Simpson and they had one son, Sam Price Simpson.

Subject/Index Terms

Jessamine County (Ky.)
Kentucky--Genealogy.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Acquisition Source: Simpson, Weldon Mrs. (Virginia)

Processing Information: Processed in 1982; finding aid written in 2020.


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Folder 1: DAR DocumentationAdd to your cart.
Barkley Bible record, documents and correspondence relating to the Cunningham and Price families. Includes modern handwritten copies of 18th and 19th century correspondence. Also includes information on joining the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Folder 2: Jessamine County Publications, 1969-1973Add to your cart.
Brochure on Camp Nelson, booklet on Jessamine County written by Jessamine Woodson, and Jessamine County Historical Souvenir Book.
Folder 3: Legal DocumentsAdd to your cart.
Ordinance relating to an electric street car in Nicholasville, estate records relating to the Price, Kirtley, Hite, Helm, Lincoln, Meade, Frost, Craig, Mason, Coppinger, and Gates.
Folder 4: Maps and SurveysAdd to your cart.
Includes landowners map of Nicholasville, map of downtown Lexington, survey maps for Baker and Gates estates, and Col Henderson's surveys on Kentucky River.
Folder 5: News Clippings, 1856-1983Add to your cart.
Clippings on the history of Jessamine County including historic homes, schools, businesses and more.
Folder 6: News Clippings, 1887-1973Add to your cart.
Clippings on the history of Jessamine County including historic homes, schools, businesses and more.
Folder 7: Photograph of High BridgeAdd to your cart.
Taken from the shore with a bulldozer in the background and a train on the bridge.


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