J.H. Tisinger Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2023-0006

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The J.H. Tisinger Collection contains twelve legal size folders and one oversize folder of documents including financial papers, court documents, business records, and other materials from Tisinger and the estates he managed, including that of George Washington Walters.

The collection also includes surveys and court documents dated to before Tisinger's birth. These were most likely produced by Jacob Rinker, surveyor of Shenandoah County and collected by Tisinger who was also a surveyor. Several land transactions and indentures are also included.

Dates

Creation: 1786 - 1938

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Homer Tisinger was born February 28, 1853 in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. He obtained a Masters Degree from the New Market Polytechnic Institute and became a school teacher for several years. Later Tisinger worked as a clerk for the National Bank of Mt. Jackson and then operated a meat business with William Patterson. At the time of his 1938 death he lived and operated a farm which he had owned since 1905. He was married to Julia Henkel of New Market and had three sons and five daughters.

Joseph Tisinger served as executor to several estates, including one George Washington Walters (1812-1891).

Extent

4.5 Linear Feet (One 1/2 size legal box and one oversize folder box (approximately 4 linear feet). )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Documents produced or retained by Joseph Homer (J.H.) Tisinger of Mt. Jackson. Including surveys, financial, and legal records.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically based on date associated with documents. Undated material at the rear of the inventory.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Laughlin Auctions, January 11, 2020.

Bibliography

“Joseph Homer Tisinger,” Find a Grave. Accessed August 2, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63921509/joseph-homer-tisinger.
“George Washington Walters,” Find a Grave. Accessed August 2, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22934865/george-washington-walters

Processing Information

Documents were originally stored in commercial plastic sleeves. Some items were folded.

Documents were removed from the sleeves and foldered. Items were flattened and returned of their original state. Oversize materials were placed in custom size folders.

Various documents were paperclipped. All items clipped together or stored in different sheet protectors were filed as originally sorted.