Administrative Information

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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

Subjects:

• Consumer goods -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
• General stores -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

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