A Guide to the Unidentified general store account book, 1840-1843
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the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
Unidentified general store account book, 1840-1843. Local government records collection, Cumberland 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 Cumberland County.
Biographical Information
The general store conducted business in Cumberland County.
Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of King George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. The county seat is Cumberland.
Scope and Content
Unidentified general store account book, 1840-1843, records transactions as they occurred on an almost daily basis from March 2, 1840-October 30, 1843. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, items purchased, and the amount owed and paid. Merchandise sold include sugar, scissors, brandy, clothing, dishes, and coffee.
Index Terms
- Consumer goods -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
- General stores -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
- Cumberland County -- History -- 19th century.
- Account books -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
- Business records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
- Daybooks -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
- Local government records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Cumberland County -- History -- 19th century.