Ledger book [Rogers family, Robert W. Rogers], [1842-1871]
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an assortment of published and unpublished local history books on Bristol Borough and the surrounding area, some being spare copies of items in the open stacks of the Grundy Library, but deemed unique enough to keep. The collection also contains miscellaneous scrapbooks and business/community ledgers in varying physical conditions.
Dates
- [1842-1871]
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library (archive@grundylibrary.org) for information about accessing this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.71 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Inserted handwritten note: “Whereas at the last annual meeting of the Bucks County Bible Society, a resolution was passed to supply every destitute family in the County willing to receive it with a copy of the Sacred Scriptures, in the space of one year: and whereas this work calls for the primary aid + active cooperation of all who wish [?] to the [cause] therefore we the [?] agree to pay in behalf of this object the sum [annexed] to our respective names.”
General
Bristol patent Hay Scales slips included within, September 3, 1857, with “Rodgers” name on one slip.
General
At back of book: some diary-style entries—all related to farming for the most part, some details about the Civil War (1858-1881). Note on November 12, 1862: “My wife Rebecca died this Wednesday morning…”
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Tax notice slip, September 23, 1867, “Mr. Robert W. Rodgers you are hereby notified that the Treasurer of Bucks County has placed in my hands for collection the schedule of unpaid taxes…” signed Jesse L. Stackhouse.
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Information from archvie volunteer Carol Mitchener: [Bristol Farm Product Purchases. Prices, Weather, etc…] with estimated years of [1850-1880].
Repository Details
Part of the Grundy Archive Repository