Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Benjamin Harris Powell Daybook, 1852-1854. 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.

Historical Information

Benjamin H. Powell owned a general store that conducted business in Cartersville, Virginia.

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

Benjamin Harris Powell Daybook, 1852-1854, records transactions as they occurred on a daily basis from December 1852-February 1854. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, items purchased, and the amount owed. Merchandise sold include bacon, knives, turkey, dry goods, clothing, pen holders, nails, and shoes. Volume is in poor condition due to damaged spine.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Powell, Benjamin Harris. 1792-1861.

Subjects:

• General stores -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Business records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
• Daybooks -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.