Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Robert W. Ashlin and Company Ledger, 1870-1874. Local government records collection, Fluvanna County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

Robert W. Ashlin and Company Ledger, 1870-1874. Local government records collection, Fluvanna County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Historical Information

Robert W. Ashlin and Company was a general store that conducted business in Fluvanna County during the late 19th century.

Fluvanna County takes its name from an eighteenth-century designation of the upper James River. The name, meaning river of Anne, was originally bestowed in honor of Queen Anne of England. The county was formed from Albemarle County in 1777. The county seat is Palmyra.

Scope and Content

Robert W. Ashlin and Company Ledger, 1870-1874, records the accounts of individual customers. Each account lists transactions (purchase of merchandise, payment of debt, etc.,) in chronological order and the amount owed and paid. Ledger does not list the names of items purchased, rather it uses the general term, "merchandise." Ledger also records the company's controlling accounts such as merchandise account, charges account, and cash account. Volume is in poor condition due to water damage.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Ashlin, Robert White. 1804-1874.

Corporate Names:

• Robert W. Ashlin and Company (Fluvanna County, Va.).

Subjects:

• General stores -- Virginia -- Fluvanna County.

Geographical Names:

• Fluvanna Counuty (Va.) -- History -- 19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

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