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Ledgers of William F. Robinson

1 overize box (2.5 linear feet)

(1847 – 1872)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2015.029
Creator(s) Robinson, William
Acquisition

The Ledgers of William F. Robinson were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Suzanna Bramhall, February 2015. 
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Hallie Kroll, February 2015.
Related Materials None
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Abstract

Two ledgers documenting the transactions between William F. Robinson, a bootmaker and his customers. The first ledger documents transactions during Robinson's time in Dorchester County, Maryland, 1847-1854 and the second also documents business transactions in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, 1868-1872. The transcribed version of the ledgers is attached.

Biographical History

William F. Robinson (1809-1901) was the great-grandfather of the donor, Suzanna Bramhall. According to Bramhall, Mr. Robinson was a well-to-do bootmaker who worked his craft across the Eastern Shore. 

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Business
    • Ledger
    • Accounting Records
  • Location Terms
    • Dorchester County (Md.)
    • Sussex County (De.)

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