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Preferred Citation

Thornburg and Shafer Daybook, 1877-1879. 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

Thornburg and Shafer was a livery and exchange stable located on New Street in Staunton, Virginia. The partnership originated between Thomas A. Shafer and Samuel T. Thornburg, the managing partner. On 15 July 1878, Levi Shafer purchased Thomas A. Shafer's share in the partnership. At the height of their business, the livery stable owned twenty horses, five carriages, ten buggies, and a number of wagons. The partnership was officially dissolved in 1883 by a decree rendered in the Augusta County chancery court.

Scope and Content

Thornburg and Shafer Daybook, 1877-1879, records the daily activities of the Augusta County livery stable with transactions recorded on a chronological basis as they occurred. The daybook was used primarily to document customer transactions but a few company expenses were also recorded. Information found in each entry include the date, customer name, service purchased, and the monies debited or credited to their accounts. Customers made payments for the hire of saddle horses, wagons, and buggies. Livery fees were also recorded and include payments for board, feed, and shoeing. Company expenses recorded include rent and purchases of feed, coal, and wood.

Related Material

For additional information see the Augusta County Chancery Cause, Levi Shafer and Thomas A. Shafer versus S. T. Thornburg. It can be found in the Local Records Collection at the Library of Virginia. The index number is 1883-132.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Thornburg and Shafer (Augusta County, Va.).

Subjects:

• Stables--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Transportation--Virginia--Augusta County.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Business Records--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Daybooks--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Augusta County.

Added Entry - Personal Name:

• Shafer, Levi.
• Shafer, Thomas A.
• Thornburg, Samuel T.

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