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ORIGINAL 1940s WEST VIRGINIA PROPERTY TAX RECEIPT COLLECTION
GRAFTON — TAYLOR COUNTY — WORLD WAR II ERA
An interesting collection of original 1940s property tax receipts from Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia.
These documents were issued by the Grafton District, East Side, and preserve a historical record of real estate assessments, personal property taxation, and payments during the World War II period.
The receipts are printed on attractive assorted colored paper, including pink, blue, yellow, and cream, with original handwritten entries and official payment cancellations.
DOCUMENT DETAILS
Original 1940s property tax receipts
Grafton District — East Side
Taylor County, West Virginia
Visible tax years include 1941, 1942, and 1943
Associated with D. L. Carpenter
Address: 28 Bluemont Street, Grafton
Real estate and personal property assessments
Handwritten calculations and tax amounts
Original PAID stamps and official signatures
Various numbered receipt forms
One prominent yellow receipt records taxes assessed for the second half of 1943 and bears a PAID cancellation dated February 2, 1944, together with the name of Sheriff Lee E. Bennett.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
These documents provide an authentic glimpse into property ownership and taxation in a small American community during the Second World War.
The receipts document the assessment of real estate and personal property, with handwritten valuations, tax charges, and payments.
They also offer useful historical information for researchers investigating Grafton, Taylor County, local property ownership, and family history.
COLLECTOR INTEREST
This group would appeal to collectors of:
West Virginia historical ephemera
Grafton and Taylor County memorabilia
WWII-era American home-front documents
Antique property and real estate records
Vintage tax receipts
Local government and financial history
Genealogical research materials
Historical handwritten documents
The colorful original forms and recurring property-owner information make this an attractive collection for historical preservation, archival research, or display.
All documents shown are included and will be sold together as one lot.
Exact quantity has not been individually counted.
Please review all photographs carefully for condition, dates, and details.
