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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Legal documents to Archibald Van Darby

Legal document - Deed from R. Hopkins to Archibald Van Darby.
Legal documents to Archibald Van Darby

Legal document - concerning purchase of land by A. V. Darvy.
Legal documents to Archibald Van Darby

Legal document - Deed from Bank of Tennessee to Archibald Van Darby.
Legal documents to Archibald Van Darby

Legal documents and deed from Matthews to Archibald Van Darby.
Legal documents to Archibald Van Darby

Legal document and deed from Joseph Coe to Archibald Van Darby.
Bond to Archibald Van Darby

Bond to Archibald Van Darby from Estate of Jefferson Bolton.
Letter from M. B. Bolton and A. J. Bledsoe

Letter from M. B. Bolton and A. J. Bledsoe.
Legal documents to Archibald Van Darby

Legal document to Archibald Van Darby regarding John Bolton Estate?
Receipt for filing deed to Archibald Van Darby.

Receipt for filing deed in Tennessee to Archibald Van Darby.
Legal document - Archibald Van Darby as bondsman.

Legal document - Archibald Van Darby as bondsman.
Legal document from Curlee

Legal document - Deed from Curlee to Archibald Van Darby.
Legal document from W. Bennett

Legal document - Deed from W. Bennett to Archibald Van Darby.
Legal documents and Deed from C. Holmes

Legal Documents and Deed from C. Holmes to Archibald Van Darby.
Deed from Wade H. Bolton

Deed - Land, Cattle, Crops- Wade H. Bolton to Isaac L. Bolton, Shelby County, Tenn.
Legal documents referencing John Bolton Estate

Legal documents referencing John Bolton Estate.
Legal Document for John Bolton

Legal Document - Power of Attorney for John Bolton (A. V. Darby)
Letter from Theodocia McAlsop

A letter from Theodocia McAlsop to Mary Reynolds.
Letter from General Land Office

A letter from General Land Office to Henry Dillahunty.
Letter from J. Bridges

A letter from J. Bridges to J. McDaniel referencing to Mr. Taylor.
Letter from G. L. O.

A letter from G. L. O to P. M Graham referencing deed filings.
Letter from Caroline Humbert

A letter from Caroline Humbert to Mrs. L. B. Gray regarding Archibald Bryant Taylor.
Letter from M. D. Bolton

A letter from M. D. Bolton to I. L. Bolton.
Letter from E. E. Ingram

A letter from E. E. Ingram to Mrs. L. B. Gray regarding Archibald Bryant Taylor.
Letter from Hampton and Eggen Funeral Home

A letter from Hampton and Eggen Funeral Home to Mrs. L. B. Gray regarding Archibald Bryant Taylor.
Letter from John Taylor Gray

A letter from John Taylor Gray to Grandmother.
Letter to Mrs. L. B. Gray

A letter to Mrs. L. B. Gray regarding Archibald Bryant Taylor.
Letter from John Taylor Gray

A letter from grandson John Taylor Gray to J. A. Waro.
Letter from L. B. Gray

A letter from son L. B. Gray to parents.
Envelope for B. Taylor

An envelope for B. Taylor.
Envelope for B. Taylor

Envelope addressed to Bryant Taylor, Cass Co., Texas
Letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor

A letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor to Pearl Taylor.
Letter from Medical Remedy Dr. Noyes

A letter from Medical Remedy - Dr. Noyes to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from J. W. Taylor

A letter from J. W. (Lulu) Taylor to sister Pearl Taylor.
Letter from Louis Wilson

A letter from Louis Wilson to Archibald Bryant Taylor.
Letter from Lulu Stone.

A letter from Lulu Stone (formerly Lulu Taylor) to sister Eva Taylor.
Letter from Mollie and Jerry Ward

A letter from Mollie and Jerry Ward to Eva Taylor and Pearl Johnsey.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to Eva Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to Pearl Taylor and Eva Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to Pearl Taylor.
Letter from Eva Taylor.

A letter from Eva Taylor to Pearl Taylor.
Letter from J. V. Clark

A letter from J. V. Clark to Pearl Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to Pearl Taylor.
Letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor

A letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor to sister Pearl Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to sister Mary E. Taylor referencing the death of Mat.
Letter from Supreme Commandery Knights of the Golden Rule

A letter from Supreme Commandery Knights of the Golden Rule to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from M. R. Taylor

A letter from sister M. R. Taylor to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor

A letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor to sister Nettie Taylor.
Letter from Masorie Lodge

A letter from Masorie Lodge to brother Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from C. G. Graham

A letter from C. G. Graham to Duncan William Henry Taylor referencing the death of Leodicia Taylor.
Letter from John Wesley (Lulu) Taylor

A letter from John Wesley (Lulu) Taylor to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Wesley Clark

A letter from Wesley Clark to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Archibald Van Darby

A letter from Archibald Van Darby [old] to Aunt [Leodicia Taylor ?].
Letter from John Wesley (Lulu) Taylor

A letter from John Wesley (Lulu) Taylor to L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from P. M. Graham

A letter from P. M. Graham to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Dr. W. A. Noyes

A letter from Dr. W. A. Noyes to Duncan William Henry Taylor. Envelope from the letter.
Letter from Wesley Clark

A letter from Wesley Clark to Leodocia Darby Taylor referencing the death of wife.
Letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor

A letter from Archibald Bryant Taylor to mother L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Nannie Sins

A letter from Nannie Sins to L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Bryant Taylor

A letter from Bryant Taylor to Angus D. Taylor.
Letter from Dr. W. A. Noyes

A letter from Dr. W. A. Noyes to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Mary T. Bolton

A letter from cousin Mary T. Bolton referencing cousin Bryant Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from L. B. D. Taylor

A letter from wife L. B. D. Taylor to husband Duncan William Henry Taylor. Envelope from the letter.
Letter from L. B. D. Taylor

A letter from wife L. B. D. Taylor to husband Duncan William Henry Taylor. Envelope from the letter.
Letter from L. B. D. Taylor

A letter from wife L. B. D. Taylor to husband Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Anette L. Taylor

A letter from daughter Anette L. Taylor to father Duncan William Henry Taylor. Envelope from the letter.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Mrs. Black

A letter from Mrs. Black to Leodocia Darby Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to J. V. Nash referencing Bryant Taylor Estate.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from B. Macdonald.

A letter from B. Macdonald to W. H. B. Taylor.
Letter from U. S. Internal Revenue

A letter to Duncan WilliamHenry Taylor referencing Archibald Van Darby estate from U. S. Internal Revenue
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to Col. Burleson referencing Furlough.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
A form letter from Bateman & Bro.

A form letter from Bateman & Bro. to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
C. S. A.

C. S. A. soldier parole Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from William Mellen

A letter from William Mellen to Briyant Taylor.
Partial order

Partial order referencing Taylor, J. W. Jackson.
Letter from J. W. Cook

A letter from J. W. Cook to Duncan WilliamHenry Taylor informing about the death of his son Angus Taylor
Mercenary order from Ewing Clayton

A mercenary order from Ewing Clayton for Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter and a reciept

A letter and reciept to Bryant Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A letter from husband Duncan William Henry Taylor to wife L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor

A Letter from Duncan William Henry Taylor to L. B. D. Taylor.
Letter from R. E. Hines

A letter from R. E. Hines to Duncan William Henry Taylor.
Letter from Mary T. Bolton

A letter from Mary T. Bolton to daughter Leodocia B. Darby.
Letter from W. H. Warren

A letter from W. H. Warren to request an order for corn to Archibald Van Darby.
Letter from J. H. A. Frost

A letter from J. H. A. Frost to Archibald Van Darby.
Letter from Mary T. Bolton

A letter from Mary T. Bolton to daughter Leodocia B. Darby.
Letter from McLemore Rayburn

A letter from McLemore Rayburn & Co. to Archibald Van Darby.

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