A Guide to the John Wayt Invoice Book, 1828-1831
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Preferred Citation
John Wayt Invoice Book, 1828-1831. Local government records collection, Augusta County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia in transfers of court papers from Augusta County under the accession number 43658.
Historical Information
John Wayt, a son of William Wayt born about 1799, moved to Augusta County, Va., in 1811 where he became a prominent merchant and banker. Wayt was married first to Margaret A. Bell and then to Sarah A. Bell. Wayt died in 1877 leaving behind three children -- Dr. Newton Wayt, J. Howard Wayt, and Mattie Wayt Bledsoe.
Scope and Content
John Wayt Invoice Book, 1828-1831, chronicles Wayt's purchases that he made most likely for his store. Entries are listed chronologically, and each entry includes date, company and location of purchase, items purchased, and amounts paid. Items purchased included clothing items such as thread, yarn, buttons, silk, flannel, muslin, and lace; food items such as cheese, sugar, coffee, and chocolate; and household items such as knives, bowls, decanters, candlesticks, and soap. Wayt also made several book purchases of dictionaries, almanacs, and primers. Most purchases were made from companies located in either Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Richmond.
Index Terms
- Wayt, John (1799-1877).
- Consumer goods-- Virginia--Augusta County.
- Merchants--Virginia--Augusta County.
- Augusta County (Va.)--Commerce--19th century.
- Augusta County (Va.)--History--19th century.
- Invoices--Virginia--Augusta County.
- Ledgers (account books)--Virginia--Augusta County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Augusta County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Augusta County (Va.)--Commerce--19th century.
- Augusta County (Va.)--History--19th century.