Reed General Store (Taylor County, W.Va.) Ledgers

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Reed General Store (Taylor County, W.Va.) Ledgers, A&M 1550, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
5.5 Linear Feet Summary: 5 1/2 ft. (24 wrapped volumes)
Creator:
Reed General Store (Boothsville, W.Va.)
Abstract:
Twenty-four ledgers document the operations of the Reed General Store in Boothsville, Taylor County, West Virginia, from 1851 to 1893. These account books contain an inventory of items sold, mainly food products, to identified customers and a record of credit extended to those who were given loans to purchase at the store. The books reflect the organization of the store by Joseph Reed, who along with his uncle, Robert Reed, helped to found and develop this town, in which the family also owned and operated a tannery, mill, and tavern. Also included is a description of the family and a list of descendants.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Reed General Store (Taylor County, W.Va.) Ledgers, A&M 1550, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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