Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

The volume is fragile and should be handled with care.

Preferred Citation

Benford and Wilson Account Ledger B, 1866-1867. Local government records collection, Botetourt County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Botetourt County.

Historical Information

Benford and Wilson was a mercantile business that conducted business in Botetourt County during the mid-nineteenth century.

Scope and Content

Benford and Wilson Account Ledger B, 1866-1867, contains information related to a mercantile business selling spices, dishes, cloth, clothing, sewing accessories, and other household items. It records the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order, items purchased, and the amount owed and paid. Items purchased include calico, nutmeg, glasses, etc. Includes index.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Benford and Wilson (Botetourt County, Va.)

Subjects:

• Consumer goods--Virginia--Botetourt County.
• Merchants--Virginia--Botetourt County.

Geographical Names:

• Botetourt County--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

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