Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated.
Jesse Brown writes his cousin, Harriet Yancey, to discuss an insurance policy and various other happenings in his life.

J.E. Bolden to Harriet Anna Yancey, June 12,
J.E. Bolden writes Harriet Yancey concerning a mistake in his bill and potential house repairs.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 6 1906
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, working at the Lexington Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, wants his wife, Harriet, to send him a list of things she needs. He discusses gossip concerning community happenings in Esmont, Virginia.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, June 13 1906
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, writing from The Lexington Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, agrees to send his wife the items she requested including the gown and whiskey as soon as possible. He is having problems with rheumatism which is making it difficult for him to walk.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Rev. S.P. Robinson, March 6, 1907.
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, home in Esmont, writes Reverend Robinson in Richmond, Virginia advising him of possible business interests for his land.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, June 11, 1908
Writing from Ford's hotel, B.F. Yancey shares with his wife his struggle to "get straight." He promises to send money as soon as possible.

T.C. Walker to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, January 11, 1909
Letter to B.F. Yancey stipulating terms and payment of work.

Barbara Jenkins to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, February 9, 1911
Barbara Jenkins tells Benjamin Franklin Yancey that he mailed him a ritual of the Improved Order Shepherds & Daughters of Bethlehem.

to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 12 1914
Incomplete letter concerning the possible deeding of land to the district school board.

B.S. Lewis to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, March 12, 1915
B.S. Lewis expresses hope that B.F. Yancey is feeling better. He is anxiously waiting to receive an unspecified check.

Albert Stein to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, March 22, 1915
The shoes B.F. Yancey requested are not in stock, but Stein offers to make a pair for three dollars.

Barbara Jenkins to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 21, 1915
Barbara Jenkins sends a condolence note to Harriet Yancey following the death of her husband, Benjamin Franklin Yancey. She advises Harriet on how to fill out her fraternal death claim forms.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 7, 1919
Jesse Brown tells his cousin, Harriet Yancey, about his efforts to join a fraternal lodge.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 5, 1920
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her the news from home. She plans to send her daughter some clothing items.

H. H. Green to New Hope Church, October 6, 1920
H.H. Green requests the brethren of New Hope Church to arrange a grand rally.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 11, 1920
Harriet Yancey writes to tell her daughter, May, all the news from Esmont, Virginia.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 14, 1924
Jesse Brown confides to his cousin, Harriet Yancey, about his struggle to reform his life and obtain financial stability.

B.M. Buck to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 8, 1924.
B.M. Buck denies Harriet Yancey's claim to additional insurance benefits following the death of her son, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 16, 1924
Roger Yancey writes his mother, Harriet, a note of greetings. He discusses the family's failure to collect the full amount of his brother, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.'s death benefits. Clothing and fashion Health, illness and death

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 24, 1924
Roger Yancey discusses his financial difficulties with his mother, Harriet. He tells her of his desire to spend Christmas with her and May.

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 14, 1925.
May Yancey tells her mother, Harriet, about her recent trip to Richmond, Virginia.

N.F. Roberts to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 19, 1925
N.F. Roberts thanks Harriet Yancey for her payment and gives her instructions on how to make future payments.

Amos C. Clark to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 24, 1925
Amos Clark writes Harriet Yancey concerning the financial delinquency of her fold of the Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem.

J.D. Taylor to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 14, 1925
J.D. Taylor writes Harriet Yancey to ask her for money due to the Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem. Annie Hudson had stole money from Harriet's Fold.

C.E. Loizeaux to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 4, 1926
C.E. Loizeaux writes Harriet Yancey to thank her for opening an account with the Mid-City Trust Company.

to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 8, 1927
Letter concerning payments due to May Yancey.

Adelberg's to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 24, 1927
Adelberg's store thanks May Yancey for paying her account in full and invites her to remain a customer.

E.L. Carter to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 4, 1928
E.L. Carter writes Harriet Yancey concerning Ben Yancey's and Elvira Jackson's 1927 taxes.

E.L. Carter to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 17, 1928
E.L. Carter writes Harriet Yancey concerning Ben Yancey's and Elvira Jackson's taxes.

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 14, 1928
May Yancey tells her mother, Harriet, about her life in Esmont, Virginia. She asks to borrow money from Harriet, who is working in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Reba Carey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 16, 1928
Reba Carey writes May Yancey to inform her of the gossip from Plainfield, New Jersey

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 17, 1929
William Eason discusses an upcoming visit with May Yancey.

National Sales Company to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 21, 1930
The National Sales Company sends Harriet Yancey a booklet advertising their medical products, mainly contraceptives for women.

Emella to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 4, 1934.
Emella requests Harriet Yancey to write promptly and inform her as to her mother's health.

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 8, 1939
William Harris thanks Harriet Yancey for her kind letter. He informs her that he does not plan to re-marry.

Eva L. Spell to Mr. Yancey, September 20, 1939
Eva Spell asks for donations to help purchase a well for the Piney Woods Country Life School in Piney Woods, Mississippi.

M.J. Kishner to Harriet Anna Yancey, January 18, 1940
M.J. Kishner writes Harriet Yancey concerning her old insurance premium book.

W.H. Johnson to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 15 1940
W.H. Johnson sends Harriet Yancey a bill for work done on her house.

Mrs. William Johnson to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 16, 1940
Mrs. Johnson acknowledges the receipt of Harriet Yancey's letter and money order. She says she will not be able to come at Christmas. William Johnson includes a receipt of her payment.

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 29, 1944
William Harris informs Harriet Yancey that he is not yet selling the lot in Esmont, Virginia. He thanks her for her recent postcard.

M.J. Kishner to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 10, 1945
M.J. Kishner requests Harriet Yancey to fill out a Certificate of Good Health.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 7, 1946
W.A. Harris writes Harriet Yancey concerning a house he is selling in Esmont, Virginia.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 10, 1949
W.A. Harris writes Harriet Anna Yancey concerning a lot in Esmont, Virginia that he is considering selling to her.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 22, 1949
W.A. Harris writes a note of greetings to Harriet Yancey. He inquires about life in Richmond.

G.R. Neubauer to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 1, 1950
G.R. Neubauer writes Harriet Yancey concerning changes in her electric bill.

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