Series VI: Alanson Harris Blacksmith Ledgers and Daybook, 1839-1867

Extent:
5 volumes
Scope and content:

Historical Information: Alanson Harris, born in 1812, owned a blacksmith business in Augusta County (Va.). Harris often performed carpentry work with the assistance of carpenter E. B. Simpson. Simpson, born in 1832, lived in Augusta County (Va.) until he relocated to Colorado in the 1870s.

Scope and Content: Alanson Harris Blacksmith business records, 1839-1867, consist of three ledgers, one blacksmith and carpentry work ledger, and one daybook.

Also see: Augusta County Chancery Cause, Creditors of Alanson Harris vs Administrator of Alanson Harris, 1890-060. Avaible Digitially through the Chancery Records Index.

Physical location:
State Records Center

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

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