Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm, Augusta County (Va.) Reel 247.

Preferred Citation

John Armstrong, Sr. Ledger, 1827-1842. 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 Armstrong, Sr. was a farmer in Augusta County, Virginia. He had a son, John Armstrong, Jr., who owned a neighboring farm. He died in 1842.

Scope and Content

John Armstrong, Sr. Ledger, 1827-1842, records Armstrong's personal finances along with the business activities of his farm. Each account records the transactions with individuals that Armstrong either hired or with whom he conducted business. Information found in each entry include the date, type of transaction, and monies debited or credited to the account. Armstrong recorded purchases for such items as wheat, bacon, brandy, tallow, butter, dry apples, and flour. There are also larger purchases such as livestock and furniture. In addition, Armstrong recorded the work done by white laborers which included such tasks as sawing wood, mowing, etc.

Related Material

For additional information see the Augusta County Chancery Cause, Admr. of John Armstrong, Sr. versus Admr. of John Armstrong, Jr. and others. It can be found in the Local Records Collection at the Library of Virginia. The index number is 1860-074.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Armstrong, John.

Subjects:

• Consumer goods--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Farmers--Virginia--Augusta Count.
• Farms--Virginia--Augusta County.

Geographical Names:

• Augusta County (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Business records--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Ledgers (account books)--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Augusta County.

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