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The Valentine Peers Collection
Guide and Inventory
Guide prepared by Kirk J. Westbeld 2001
The Valentine Peers Collection was obtained from Serendipity Books Inc. of Berkeley, California. The collection includes papers and documents of a prominent Kentucky family from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War.

Valentine Peers was born in Sisburn, Antrim County, Ireland in 1756 and emigrated to North America in 1773. He entered the Revolutionary Army of Virginia in 1776 and served as a brigade major under the command of General George Weedon. He served in the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777, and he and his men were commended in the published orders of General George Washington and Major General Nathaniel Greene (see Saffell's Records of the Revolutionary War, pp. 339-343). Valentine Peers was released from service November 19, 1777 as noted in a letter from General Weedon (Box 1, Folder 3, Item 2). He was granted 5,333 1/3 acres in compensation for commendable military service. Peers then settled in Loudoun County, Virginia but later moved his family to Mason County, Kentucky, where he was among the area's earliest settlers. Throughout his life he was a landlord, manufacturer of salt, cotton mill owner, and manager of other jobs relating to his land, properties, and legal duties. Peers died June 6th 1830. Peers was married to Eleanor Orr (d. May 28, 1817) and their children were: Mary Eleanor (m. Judge Lewis Collins), John D., Edward, Valentine J. (Sheriff in Lincoln County, Missouri, 1834-1838), Benjamin O.
(graduated from Transylvania College, studied at Princeton University, and became President of Transylvania College), Henry P., Jane M. (m. Smith), and Susan E. (m. Garrard).

Estate Papers Alex Orr Peers and Alfred Grayson
(information sheet lists as Peers vs Ragsdale)

1. (folded sheet) Thomas Bodley and James Hughes bound to Valentine Peers and Alfred W. Grayson Esq. Trustees for Col. Alex D. Orr. 10,000 dollars to be paid to them, "their certain attornies [sic] their Psion Aduion Vapigns." June 4th 1804. Valentine Peers and Alfred W. Grayson by virtue of a deed hold a tract of land given by Alex D. Orr. 18,000 acres. 3,000 if which were sold to General Lee. James Hughes appointed as attorney Signed by Tho. Bodley and J Hughes. Signed and witnessed by Tho. Barr

2. (Folded small sheet) Valentine Peers sold to Obadiah Ragsdale a piece of land. The land and was within the survey of George Evans. The land is under doubtful title. Bargain for the land is relinquished. As a result a damage payment is expected. Orr binds himself to pay Peers what Ragsdale demands. Orr binds himself with the penalty of 200 dollars. March 24th 1807. Signed by A. D. Orr and witnessed by Stoker Anderson and John Ward.

(Address) Orr + Peers- Agree't for Ragsdale Arbitration Exhibit A

3. (Small sheet) George Morton, William Rankin, and William Payne determine that considering the work Obadiah Ragsdale has done that Valentine Peers should pay him 133 dollars. April 13th 1807 Signed by Geo. Morton, Wm Rankin and W Payne.

4. (Single sheet) List of tenants on Evan's Claim. William Whips, Benjamin Bledsoe, Arch Alexander, Thomas Mannen, Abraham Bledsoe, Judas Levi, In. Winters, Thomas Wilson, Benjamin Heiah jr. [Steph.] Heiah, [Jefferson] Pepper, John Ward, Ben Vanbuskirks heirs, David's heirs, Daniel Runyan, Lewis Craig jr. Benjamin P. Thomas, Thomas Reynolds, Samuel Strade, [Jefferson] Holton, William Holton jr. (Written twice), John Heiah, Rice Bolton, Tenants upon Evan's claim, John Flinn, Benjamin Flinn, John Hannisons heirs (back of sheet) Tenants on Evan's claim
5. (Small sheet) Paris August 25th 1807. If W. Hughes will pay 140 dollars and 63 cents to [Isham] Hardy for Thomas Hardy will satisfy the claim Obadiah Ragsdale has on Valentine Peers. Signed [olied?] Ragsdale signed and witnessed by William Markham

6. (Small sheet) Statement of payment listing two amounts paid to Valentine Peers. 143 dollars in 1806 and then 75 dollars in 1809. The 143 dollars was paid on account of the award in favor of Ragsdale.

Estate Papers Val Peers

1. (Folded Sheet) Valentine Peers executes to Robert Courtney a title Bond for 120 acres of land of his military warrant to 2666 and 2/3 acres in the state of Ohio. Courtney is to pay Peers an amount deemed fair, by a judge, for 150 acres. Signed and witnessed by Winslow Parker jr. And Lewis Collins (signature has been torn loose)
(Address) Val. Peers Bond for converging land Robt. Courtney

2. (Folded Sheet) September 10th 1818 survey for Robert Courtney of land purchased from "Pears" Contains drawing of land. Signed by Francis J Hora D. S. M. C.
(Address) R. Courtney's place Certificate of survey

3. (Folded Sheet) September 27th 1823 Survey of land where Robert Courtney now lives. Signed S. Anderson (Inside) statement Survey R. Courtney with bond for land 120 acres of military land and 150 ditto adjoining. Number written on back of item.

4. (Single sheet) Valentine Peers gives to R. Courtney 150 acres. 6 dollars per acre. August 4th 1808 witnessed and signed by James [Tinner] Signed by Val. Peers. Back states that deed was received by Robert Courtney. Witnessed and signed by Winslow Parker jr. And Lewis Collins.

5. (Single Sheet) Valentine Peers bound to R. Courtney in the sum of 120 dollars. To be paid to Courtney. June 5th 1824 Val. Peers gives to R. Courtney 120 acres believed to be in Allen county. Signed and witnessed by Winslow Parker Jr. and Lewis Collins. (Triangle cut from document damaged signature of Valentine Peers.)
(Address) Val. Peers Title Bond for conveying Land Robt. Courtney

6. (Single Sheet) Agreement between Valentine Peers and Patrick Hayes. Hayes pays 55 dollars rent for a house and for half of a shop and 7 dollars and 50 cents for the other half. Payable in quarterly payments. Witnessed by William Norton. Signed by Val. Peers and P. Hayes (Fingerprint marks on page)
(Address) Peers and Hayes Agreement for house 1829

7. (Folded sheet) Notice that suit has not been dismissed Louisville December 16th 1829 signed by [Morden] Pope Valentine Peers Esq. (Written in corner) (inside) Mr. John Kobler Kentucky [Oldham] County December 15th 1829
(Address) Stamped Dec. 16 Valentine Peers Esquire Maysville Kentucky

8. (Folded Sheet) Louisville August 13th 1824 letter advising how to deal with subpena [sic]. Signed [Rap. J. J. (Illegible)] [Ja. M. Denny]
(Address) Valentine Peers Esq. Maysville Mason County K. Y.

9.(Folded Sheet) Indenture made June 13th 1821 between James and Margaret Arnold to pay Valentine Peers 600 dollars for a parcel of land. Signed by James G. Arnold and Margaret Arnold. Certified and signed by James Carter deputy for James Taylor court clerk for Campbell county, Kentucky. Certified by Marshall Key court clerk for Mason county, Kentucky.
(Address) Deed- Arnold + Wife to Peers Recorded Deeds Book [16] page 328 Examined Recd 14th Oct. 1821 Tax paid

10. (Folded sheet) Unsigned letter. Person received money from Peers and used it to pay creditors and do work, but could not finish. Planned on spending vacation with Peers, but horse is unwell. List of costs including clothes, boarding, tuition, paying the "Taylor" and schoolmaster, washing and bleaching.
(Address) 18 1/2 Mr. Valentine Peers Paris B. County Kentucky Mail (Stamp says Wash. P.) (Washington Pines)

11. (Small notes) Rent Agreement. Patrick Hayes pays Val Peers 55 dollars to be paid quarterly. Signed by Patrick Hayes. (Note has been crossed out) Settled Oct 20th 1828 (on back of note) Val Peers acknowledges the rent is received. Signed by Val. Peers

12.(folded Sheet) Val Peers purchased articles of furniture, property of Patrick Hayes, at a constables sale. Paid bond of 53 dollars and 25 cents to Robert Ficklin. Articles places in housed owned by Peers occupied by Hayes. Hayes is to pay 5 dollars for the use of the articles, provided he redeems half of t

 

 

heir value and pays this to Ficklin or Peers. List of furniture is given. Total value listed as $53.75
(Address) V. Peers to Hayes. Lease to redeem furniture.

Request to attend funeral of Maj. Valentine Peers at the dwelling of Lewis Collins. June 6, 1830.
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Miss Harriette Wheeler Collins.
DAR ID Number: 12290
Born in Kentucky.
Descendant of Maj. Valentine Peers, of Virginia.
Daughter of Valentine Peers Collins and Harrict Gates, his wife.
Granddaughter of Judge Lewis Collins and Mary Eleanor Peers, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Valentine Peers and Eleanor Orr, his wife.
Valentine Peers, who was born in Ireland, entered the Virginia militia, 1776, and was on the staff of Gen. George Weedon at the battle of Brandywine, where the officers and soldiers were complimented by Washington. He was officer of the day, 1777, when the Commander-in-Chief congratulated the army in the Jerseys on the good news from Gates, who had won the battle of Stillwater. For his service in the Revolution he received from Virginia a grant of land. He died at Maysville, Ky., 1830, aged seventy-four.
Also No. 6319.
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Mrs. Eleanor Orr Collins Blatterman.
DAR ID Number: 12296
Born in Kentucky.
Wife of George W. Blatterman.
Descendant of Maj. Valentine Peers, of Kentucky.
Daughter of Lewis Collins and Mary Eleanor Peers, his wife.
Granddaughter of Valentine Peers and Eleanor Orr, his wife.
See No. 12290.
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