Pleasant Pickett family papers
Scope and Contents
The Pleasant Pickett Family Papers (1819-1933) consists largely of Pickett family financial records, including state tax receipts, receipts of purchased goods, and doctors’ receipts. Also included are photographs, records documenting significant family events, and miscellaneous published texts that either belonged to Pickett family members or were published by a North Carolina organization. Records pertain to Pleasant Pickett, as well as to his wife Mary Pickett (née Marcom or Markham), his son Alphonzo Pickett, and Alphonzo’s wife Cora Pickett (née Vickers). Of particular interest are a doctor’s receipt with signature of Bartlett Durham signed as B. L. Durham (located in Doctors' receipts folder), a notice of sale of Henry Pickett’s slaves, and a notice confirming Pleasant’s enlistment into the volunteer company at Prattsburg, NC, also signed by B. L. Durham.
Dates
- 1819 - 1933
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Biographical Information
Pleasant Pickett (1823-1864) was an early Durham resident and soldier in the Confederate Army after joining the volunteer militia at Prattsburg. While serving with the 8th Battalion, Company C, he died of disease in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Materials in this collection pertain to him and to his immediate family, chiefly his wife Mary (née Marcom or Markham, 1830-1912) and his son Alphonso (1857-1927). Also within this collection are records of Pleasant’s father Henry Pickett (1795-1856), Alphonso’s wife Cora (née Vickers, 1867-1918), their son Shelley (1899-1976), and Shelley’s daughter Nannie Mae (1925-?).
Extent
0.5 Linear Foot (1 document box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are organized by subject. Within folders, contents are arranged chronologically.
Physical Access Restrictions
Some of our materials are stored offsite. These items are not available for same day access and require advance notice to retrieve. Contact North Carolina Collection staff at ncc@dconc.gov to plan your visit.
Custodial History
Materials were discovered in the attic of a garage slated for demolition on Summit Street, Durham, NC. They were donated to the North Carolina Collection by realtor Faye Broadwater.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Faye Broadwater
Collection Name
The name of this collection was changed in Summer 2022. Boxes and folders in the collection may be labeled with the previous name, which was Pleasant Pickett Papers. The current title should be used when referring to or citing the collection.
- Durham (N.C.) -- Genealogy Subject Source: Local sources
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Pleasant Pickett Family Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lori Neumeier
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2019 June: Finding aid migrated to ArchivesSpace by Stephanie Barnwell.
- Gift Agreement
Repository Details
Part of the North Carolina Collection Repository
