Benjamin Harris Powell Daybook, 1852-1854

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

800 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Archives Reference Services

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Summary

Creator:

Benjamin Harris Powell

Language:

English

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Cumberland County.

Physical location:

State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia

Physical description:

1 v. (778 p.)

Indexed terms

Subjects:

General stores -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
Business records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
Daybooks -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
Local government records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.