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Taylor and Darby Family Papers

The Taylor and Darby families were among the early pioneers who settled Northeast Texas in the 19th century. They were related by the marriage of Archibald Van Darby's daughter, Leodocia, and Duncan William Henry Taylor. Darby and Taylor were also business partners. They each owned plantations and slaves in and around Mount Pleasant, Daingerfield, and Jefferson, Texas. The Taylor and Darby Family Papers contain correspondence, legal documents, financial documents, and printed materials documenting the activities of the Taylor and Darby families. Materials relate to the running of plantations and mercantile businesses, the Civil War, family and personal matters, and legal matters. The bulk of the collection materials date from 1823-1906.

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Bill of sale from Byrd Hill to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Byrd Hill to A. V. Darby for payment of the enslaved person, Wilson
Bill of sale from W. and J. Harbert to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from W. and J. Harbert to A. V. Darby for payment of enslaved person, James Robert.
A. V. Darby Estate Receipt. (Maclin/ William A. Taylor)

A. V. Darby Estate Receipt. (Maclin/ William A. Taylor)
Statement of account A. V. Darby with R. T. Broadnay.

Statement of account A. V. Darby with R. T. Broadnay.
Bill of sale from Bolton and Dickins to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Bolton and Dickins to A. V. Darby for payment of enslaved people George, Ely, and Reuben
Statement of account, A. V. Darby with Mosby & Hunt.

Statement of account, A. V. Darby with Mosby & Hunt.
Tax receipt for state and county, (shelby C., TN), A. V. Darby and F. L. Bolton.

Tax receipt for state and county, (shelby C., TN), A. V. Darby and F. L. Bolton.
Bill of sale for slaves sold to A. V. Darby. (Jordan, Elisha and Henry)

Bill of sale for slaves sold to A. V. Darby. (Jordan, Elisha and Henry)
Statement of account and receipt - Medications, A. V. Darby.

Statement of account and receipt - Medications, A. V. Darby.
Statement of account, A. V. Darby with Mosby & Hunt.

Statement of account, A. V. Darby with Mosby & Hunt.
Bill of sale for slaves sold to A. V. Darby.

Bill of sale for slaves sold to A. V. Darby.
Receipt to A. V. Darby by Hazen.

Receipt to A. V. Darby by Hazen.
Bill of sale from Bolton and Dickins to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Bolton and Dickins to A. V. Darby for the enslaved people, Ellen and her child.
Bill of sale from Bolton and Dickins to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Bolton and Dickins to A. V. Darby for the enslaved person, Francis.
Bill of sale to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Sarah.
A. V. Darby note to J. Taylor.

A. V. Darby note to J. Taylor.
Bill of sale from Isaac Clark and Nathaniel Hunt to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Isaac Clark and Nathaniel Hunt to A. V. Darby for the enslaved person, Felix.
Bill of sale from W. A. Elliot to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from W. A. Elliot to A. V. Darby for the enslaved peoples, Patsy and Lucky.
Bill of sale from W. A. Elliot to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from W. A. Elliot to A. V. Darby for the enslaved peoples, Patsy and Lucky.
Bill of sale from [A. H.] Hanks to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from [A. H.] Hanks to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Betty.
Bill of sale from Richard T. Brodeau to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Richard T. Brodeau to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Samuel Hall.
Bill of sale from [Jason] Koonce to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from [Jason] Koonce to A. V. Darby for enslaved people, Clarrisa and Maryann.
Bill of sale from [Leandra] Black to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from [Leandra] Black to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Mary.
Receipt from Mrs. J. Bolton to A. V. Darby

Receipt from Mrs. J. Bolton to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Toney.
Bill of sale from Benji M. Jones to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from Benji M. Jones to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Aron.
Bill of sale from [Jim] Bland to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from [Jim] Bland to A. V. Darby for the enslaved person, Betsey.
Bill of sale from J. Thomas Williams to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from J. Thomas Williams sold to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Stephen.
Bill of sale from C. Boutton to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from C. Boutton to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Pleasant.
Bill of sale from H. M. Black to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from H. M. Black to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Jordan.
Bill of sale from George Darby to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from George Darby to A. V. Darby, the enslaved person; Hannah.
Bill of sale from J. Turner to A. V. Darby

Bill of sale from J. Turner to A. V. Darby for enslaved person, Sam.
Statement - Justice of the Peace - John W. Mims.

Statement - Justice of the Peace - John W. Mims.
Statement re: David Bruton survey.

Statement re: David Bruton survey.
Legal document - Deed R. Cook to R. Moore.

Legal document - Deed R. Cook to R. Moore.
Legal document - Deed Thaxton to Fisher.

Legal document - Deed Thaxton to Fisher.
Deed of gift form.

Deed of gift form.
Legal document - Promissory note - C. Buckley to J. White.

Legal document - Promissory note - C. Buckley to J. White.
Deed of trust - John Summers to Jones & Kelly.

Deed of trust - John Summers to Jones & Kelly.
Legal document - Deed, R. Webb to R. Womack, Dainger Field, TX.

Legal document - Deed, R. Webb to R. Womack, Dainger Field, TX.
Legal Document - Deed Muserove to Lacy

Legal Document - Deed Muserove to Lacy.
Legal document, Williams Estate to Heirs.

Legal document, Williams Estate to Heirs.
Contract for land between J. Gahagan & WM. A. Old.

Contract for land between J. Gahagan & WM. A. Old.
Land grant to Joseph Hart Titus County, signed by P. H. Bell, Cov.

Land grant to Joseph Hart Titus County, signed by P. H. Bell, Cov.
Deed, Titus Co. Tex, Gist to Gage.

Deed, Titus Co. Tex, Gist to Gage.
Legal document - David Bruton survey.

Legal document - David Bruton survey.
Legal document - Survey field notes, David Bruton survey John Graham, surveyor.

Legal document - Survey field notes, David Bruton survey John Graham, surveyor.
Property description R. Weasly to C. Gholdstone

Property description R. Weasly to C. Gholdstone
Land grant to Westley Burnett in the State of Tennessee

Land Grant to Westley Burnett in the State of Tennessee.
List of property of Archibald Van Darby Estate to Leodicia B. Taylor.

List of property of Archibald Van Darby Estate to Leodicia B. Taylor.
Quit Claim Deed - Heirs of Bryant Taylor to heirs of D. W. Colley.

Quit Claim Deed - Heirs of Bryant Taylor to heirs of D. W. Colley.
Statement of ages of Bryant Taylor's Negros.

Statement of ages of Bryant Taylor's Negros.
Abstract Bryant Taylor Estate land sale to M. E. Taylor.

Abstract Bryant Taylor Estate land sale to M. E. Taylor.
Bryant Taylor Estate final accounting statement.

Bryant Taylor Estate final accounting statement.
Land Abstract - Division of land of Bryant Taylor to Heirs

Land Abstract - Division of land of Bryant Taylor to Heirs.
Land dispute contract between Duncan William Henry Taylor and J. V. Clark

Land dispute contract between Duncan William Henry Taylor and J. V. Clark.
Bryant Talor Estate statement on division of land.

Bryant Talor Estate statement on division of land.
Deed to Lots in Jefferson A. Urquhart to Duncan William Henry Taylor.

Deed to Lots in Jefferson A. Urquhart to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Bryant Taylor Estate - Real Estate Tax

Bryant Taylor Estate - Real Estate Tax
Deed to Lot in Jefferson Duncan William Henry Taylor.

Deed to Lot in Jefferson Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Bryant Taylor Estate land lease

Bryant Taylor Estate land lease.
Deed to lands of D. C. & M. E. Pouns sold to Leodicia B. Taylor

Deed to lands of D. C. & M. E. Pouns sold to Leodicia B. Taylor.
Bryant Taylor Estate - List of Taxable Property

Bryant Taylor Estate - List of Taxable Property
Bryant Taylor Estate - Petition retract of land.

Bryant Taylor Estate - Petition retract of land.
Freedmen's contract with Duncan William Henry Taylor.

Freedmen's contract with Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Sale of Property - Bryant Taylor Estate

Sale of Property - Bryant Taylor Estate
Bryant Taylor, original appraisal of Estate.

Bryant Taylor, original appraisal of Estate.
Copy of Appraisal of Bryant Taylor Estate.

Copy of Appraisal of Bryant Taylor Estate.
Bryant Taylor statement of Administration of Estate to Duncan William Henry Taylor.

Bryant Taylor statement of Administration of Estate to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Land for Leodicia B. Taylor from Archibald Van Darby Estate

Plot Field Notes - Land for Leodicia B. Taylor from Archibald Van Darby Estate.
Labor contract with Freedmen on Duncan William Henry Taylor Plantation

Labor contract with Freedmen on Duncan William Henry Taylor Plantation
Labor contract with Freedmen on Duncan William Henry Taylor Plantation

Labor contract with Freedmen on Duncan William Henry Taylor Plantation
Deed to L. B. Taylor, Urquhart Estate

Legal document - Deed to L. B. Taylor, Urquhart Estate.
Labor contract with Freedmen on Briyant Taylor Plantation

Labor contract with Freedmen on Briyant Taylor Plantation
Deed of trust - Duncan William Henry Taylor and PD Saunders Bros.

Deed of trust - Duncan William Henry Taylor and PD Saunders Bros.
Deed to and in Titua County from Williams and Amanda Peacocks to Bryant Taylor.

Deed to and in Titua County from Williams and Amanda Peacocks to Bryant Taylor.
Deed to Lano, Titus County, Archibald Van Darby and Duncan William Henry

Legal document - Deed to Lano, Titus County, Archibald Van Darby and Duncan William Henry.
Note of protest and check - Taylor and Darby

Legal document - Note of protest and check - Taylor and Darby
Deed of trust from Nat King

Deed of trust, Nat King to Taylor and Darby.
Forclosure by Taylor and Darby.

Forclosure by Taylor and Darby.
Petition Ryan and Ryan Vs. Taylor and Darby

Legal document - Petition Ryan and Ryan Vs. Taylor and Darby.
Cotton disbursement estate of Archibald Van Darby

Cotton disbursement estate of Archibald Van Darby.
Archibald Van Darby Survey

Legal document - Archibald Van Darby Survey, Shelby County, TN.
Certification of Redemption regarding A. V. Dabry Estate.

Certification of Redemption regarding A. V. Darby Estate.
Deed to property in Judgement for Archibald Van Darby Estate.

Legal document - Deed to property in Judgement for Archibald Van Darby Estate.
Legal document - Settlement papers of Estate of Archibald Van Darby Estate.

Legal document - Settlement papers of Estate of Archibald Van Darby Estate.
Legal documents relating to the Archibald Van Darby Estate.

Legal documents relating to the Archibald Van Darby Estate.
Appraisal and Inventory of Archibald Van Darby Estate.

Appraisal and Inventory of Archibald Van Darby Estate.
Archibald Van Darby Estates, Lists, Notes Due, Personal Property documents.

Archibald Van Darby Estates, Lists, Notes Due, Personal Property documents.
Protest notice, Archibald Van Darby

Legal document - Protest notice, Archibald Van Darby.
Appointment of Archibald Van Darby and Emily Thigpen

Legal Document - Appointment of Archibald Van Darby and Emily Thigpen as Estate Executors of Spencer Thigpen.
Protest notice, Archibald Van Darby

Legal document - Protest notice, Archibald Van Darby.
Deed to property in Jefferson, Tx. Henderson to A. V. Darby

Legal document - Deed to property in Jefferson, TX. henderson to A. V. Darby.
Petition for ownership of enslaved people.

Legal document - Petition for ownership of enslaved people from Susan A. and Emma Clark Vs Archibald Van Darby.
Deed for Archibald Van Darby

Legal document - Deed for purchase of land to Archibald Van Darby.
Deed from W. B. Willis

Legal Document - Deed from W. B. Willis to Archibald Van Darby for lots in Daingerfield (Titus C., TX)
Bond from A. V. Darby

A bond from Archibald Van Darby to James Mckinney (Lots in Daingerfield, Titus C., TX)
Deed from Gage

Deed from Gage to Bridges and Blacks.
Deed from John C. Gahagan

Deed to Archibald Van Darby from John C. Gahagan, Daingerfield (Titus County Lots).
Appointment by court - J. W. Darby as precinct overseer.

Appointment by court - J. W. Darby as precinct overseer.
Legal documents from J. montgomery

Legal document - Deed from J. Montgomery to Archibald Van Darby.