John Thomas Ellis Daybooks and Ledgers, 1881-1888

Access and use

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
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

John Thomas Ellis Daybooks and Ledgers, 1881-1888. Local government records collection, Amherst County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Joseph Thomas Ellis
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Thomas Ellis Daybooks and Ledgers, 1881-1888. Local government records collection, Amherst County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

John Thomas Ellis Daybooks, 1885-1887, of a general store operated by John Thomas Ellis record in chronological order merchandise purchased by individual customers. Entries list name of customer, items purchased, amount owed, and amount paid. Items purchased include soap, clothing, knives, coffee, and various types of food.

John Thomas Ellis Ledgers, 1881-1888, of a general store operated by John Thomas Ellis record the debts and payments of individual customers.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Thomas Ellis owned a general store that conducted business in Amherst County during the late nineteenth century.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amherst County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia, State Records Center - Archives Annex
Physical description:
5 v.