William L. Venable Account book

Containers:
Box 3
Abstract:
Leather covered account book, measures 8 x 12.5 inches, purchased at Quinn and Farmer Auction, Charlottesville, VA, July 28, 2015 by Charles E. Pearson. The name "William L. Venable" is on the cover of the book. Account book is in poor condition with many missing pages.
Acquisition information:
Gift of Charles E. Pearson, December 09, 2021.
Biographical / historical:

William L. Venable was born in 1780 and died in 1824. He was the son of Nathaniel Venable Sr. of the Slate Hill Plantation, brother to Richard N. Venable (from the prior account book), a planter, a merchant, and a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College. The entries in the account book begin after the 1840s so it is believed to have been used by William's son, Thomas Franklin Venable (1812-1881) who was also a merchant and planter. He attended Hampden-Sydney College and lived on the College grounds for some time in what eventually became known as the "Thornton House."

Physical description:
Poor condition with many pages torn out and missing. The first several pages have various newspaper clippings glued to them and the actual account book starts at page 116.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 223-6302
Phone: (434) 223-7225
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