Farm life -- Virginia -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bushong Family ledger
Collection
Identifier: MS-0329
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the Bushong Family ledger (daybook) that contains entries by Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) farmers Jacob and William Bushong. The entries made by Jacob d(dated 1843-1853) include lists of accounts with debits and credits for staples, sundries, crops, services, and other purchases.The account book was subsequently used by Jacob's grandson, William, whose similar account entries date from 1879-1902. The volume also contains directions for home...
Chew Family account book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0359
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one account book of an unidentified member of the Chew Family from the Shenandoah Valley region in Virginia. Entries (1834-1883) include itemized accounts of customers for a variety of goods and services, a list of expenses, notes about crops and cattle, clippings, and a recipe.
Price Family account book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0342
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the ledger and account book for the Price Family. This book originated with Jacob Price and was also used by his son, Berryman. The volume contains three distinct sections, including:
Business accounts kept by Jacob (1845-1858)
A roster of Berryman Z. Price's Artillery Company (circa 1864)
Post Civil War accounts maintained by Jacob and/or Berryman
The book contains details of supplies, goods, and services purchased and sold by...
