Farm life -- Virginia -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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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...
