A Guide to the William Nickels Ledgers, 1850-1853
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
William Nickels Ledgers, 1850-1853. Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Scott County under the accession number 50205.
Historical Information
William Nickels operated a mercantile business in Pattonsville, Scott County, Virginia during the early 1850's.
These volumes were used as exhibits in the chancery cause Walter H. Nickels versus William Nickels, heard in the Circuit Court of Scott County.
Scope and Content
William Nickels Ledgers, 1850-1853, record the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Information found in ledgers include date of transaction, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, form of payment, amount owed, and amount paid. Items sold include dry-goods, tools, food, shoes, tobacco, coffee, and clothing. Forms of payments include cash, credit, labor, and barter.
Related Material
For additional information see Scott County Chancery Cause 1859-014, Walter H. Nickels versus William Nickels. It can be found in the Chancery Records Index .