Account book of Slater Brown, Little Britain Township, Fulton Township
Description
Account book of Slater Brown, Little Britain Township, Fulton Township.
Contains 197 paginated pages with vertical column lines, plus a 22 page front index and a 22 page up-side-down back index (blank), the tabs of both indexes were cut from the book pages. Also, 3 unpaginated leaves in front of the back index have account information from 1818, 1819 and 1821, plus 9 blank unpaginated in front of the back index.
Front Cover - Inside: "EARLY 19TH CENTURY; GRIST MILL LEDGER OF; SLAYTER BROWN, SON OF;THE QUAKER LEADER; JEREMIAH BROWN OF; PEACH BOTTOM" is written on bottom half.
Front Leaves: Are a 21 tabbed page index. The back sides of each tab are blank.
End Leaves: Are a 20 page tabbed index, The tabs are upside down and the pages are blank.
Back Cover - "Ledger A" is written on the outside of the back cover, back contains an index of clients and what pages they appear on.
Book references an itemized list of client profits and expenses, and the employees of the mill and what they were being compensated for. The profits list ranges from selling and grinding corn, wheat, clover seed, and rye as well as sawing boards. The recorded expenses for the mill include employee wages, transportation costs, and rent. The last page of the account book lists the work done at the schoolhouse in 1818 by helpers Peter and James. Three pressed ferns were also found within the account book (Pages. 1, 19, & 130).
Insert 1 - 4 loose items:
Item 1 - Blue donor card
Item 2 to 4 - 3 Brown family biographical pages, James Brown, William Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Patience Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Joshua Brown, Isaac Brown, Elisha Brown, Hannah Gatchell, Marry Brown, Mary King, Vincent King, Jeremiah Brown, Isaiah Brown, Joshus Brown, Joshua Brown, Sarah Brown, Levi Brown, Hannah Brown, Deborah Brown, Slater Brown, Timothy Haines, Isaac Stubbs, Dr. J. B. Stubbs, Ann Kirk, Roger Kirk, Rachel Kirk, George B. Porter, Francis James, John Edwards, Levi Kirk Brown, Rev, John M. Dickey, Lewis Brown, Henry Carter, Lewis Haines, Hannah C. Moore, William H. Moore, Jacob K. Moore, Charles E. Moore, Theodore F. Moore, Mary L. Havaland, Annie S. Havaland, Jacob Brown, Sarah Lamborn, Mary Edna Brown, Chester L. Brown, Edith Brown.
Insert 2 - 10 loose items:
Item 1 Account note, 1813-1814, John Hase, Slater Brown, John Burns, John Brown, John Suton, John Sprout, Timothy Haines.
Item 2 Account note, 1814, John Sprout, Slater Brown.
Item 3 Account note, 10 April 1823, Slater Brown, Joseph Brown, John Sprout.
Item 4 Account note, undated, Joshua Brown.
Item 5 Account note, 16 April 1823, John Sprout, Samuel Johnson, Slater Brown.
Item 6 Account note, 1820-1825, Jeremiah Brown, T. Haines, John Kirk, John Ballanee, Andy Monky, John Ivey, Samuel Hess, Qrindsey Hawling, Joseph Penny, Robert Pennell, John Watson.
Item 7 Account note, 1819 and 1828, Andrew Marten, John Muoat, Francis Pearsan, Slater Brown, David Montgomery, John Sproat.
Item 8 Account note, 1823, John Sprout, John Ballance, Sybles Estate, J. Haines.
Item 9 Peach Bottom account note, 8 November 1822, Peter Jackson, Brown, J. Haines.
Item 10 Account of work don at School House, undated, Peter and James, J. MIller, Hugh Buck, Georg Velest
Insert 3 - 7 loose items:
Item 1 Account note undated.
Item 2 Account note, 2 April 1823, from D. Montgomery to Slater Brown.
Item 3 Account note, undated, Jas King Book.
Item 4 Account note, undated, John Watson.
Item 5 Account note, 1820, John Watson, Jeremiah Brown.
Item 6 Account note, 8 February 1820, Jeremiah Brown, Haines and Kirk.
Item 7 Account note, Lewis Reynolds, James King, Isaac Wetesten.
Insert 4 - 2 items:
Items 1 and 2 Transparent pages containing 3 fern stems.
Admin/Biographical History
From: Donor Card
Son of Jeremiah Brown and brother of Judge Jeremiah Brown, Slater Brown was born in 1787 and inherited his father's mill in 1820. After continuing to grow the family mill and business, Slater died in 1855, leaving the mill to his son, Jeremiah Brown Jr.
Binding is damaged, top of back cover is not attached and top of spine has worn to the pages, cover has red rot; the last 33 pages are not attached at the top half of the pages.
Page in front of the back index is missing the bottom ~1".
Object ID
MG0963_F012
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Habeas Corpus paper of Letitia Kenady (Habeas 1814 F025)
Notes
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Slater Brown has a writ of habeas corpus against him from Letitia Kennedy.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved person listed.
1 item, 2 pieces
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved persons listed.
Also administrators' bond.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Jail fees and expenses for prisoners
A stranger. [Name not recorded.]
Allen, Timothy. African American.
Alves, Samuel. African American.
Austen, James.
Barber, Robert. Jailor.
Barge, George.
Benter, John.
Biddle, Benjamin. Vagrant.
Black, Ephraim. African American.
Bloomlen, Charles. Vagrant.
Boon, John.
Bryan, George.
Bullman, James. African American.
Butler, Henry.
Cannon, John.
Carns, Robert.
Carns, Robert. Vagrant.
Carter, Charles. African American.
Charles, Jacob.
Charles, Joseph.
Christy, John. African American.
Coe, Martha.
Conner, Samuel.
Cose, James. African American.
Deel, Conrad.
Dellarn, Orange. African American.
Dobler, Joseph. Vagrant.
Dorsh, Frederick. Vagrant.
Dribenstodt, Frederick.
Edward. African American.
Eichholtz, George. Vagrant.
Ellinger, David.
Fowler, Peter. Vagrant.
Frances, Fanny.
Fritz, John Jr.
Fulk, Mary. Vagrant.
Fulk, Mary.
Gallaher, Michael.
Gossick, Joseph. Vagrant.
Grant, Sampson. African American.
Gray, John. African American. Vagrant.
Green, Charles. African American.
Greer, Charles. African American. Vagrant.
Green, George.
Grubb, Frances. African American. Vagrant.
Hall, George. Vagrant.
Hamelton, William.
Hildebrand, John.
Howard, Elizabeth. African American. Vagrant.
Hunter, Sarah.
Hutcheson, James.
Hyden, George.
Jackson, John.
Johnson, Abraham. African American.
Johnson, Thomas.
Jones, John.
Kauffman, Adam. Vagrant.
Kean, James.
Keiler, John. Vagrant.
Kitch, Michael.
Kuntz, Michael.
Laferdy, Louisa.
Leek, Margaret.
Levan, Alexander. African American. Vagrant.
Levan, Maria.
Levey, Ann. African American. Vagrant.
Lewis, Caleb. African American.
Lindy, Sarah. African American. Vagrant.
Lynch, Hannah.
Lynch, Hannah. Vagrant.
Manhollen, William. Vagrant.
Maria. African American.
Martin, Joseph. African American. Vagrant.
McCoole, Elizabeth.
McGiven, Patrick.
McGrann, Patrick.
McLaughlen, Jesse. Vagrant.
Mclellen, Mary.
McLene, Benjamin. African American. Vagrant.
Miller, George.
Milworth, Samuel.
Mooney, William.
Nagle, Frederick.
Radocher, John.
Parker, Joseph. African American.
Parker, Joseph. African American. Vagrant.
Peterman, Jacob.
Prutzman, John.
Rhinehart, Michael.
Robinson, Robert. Vagrant.
Robinson, Ann. Vagrant.
Rosanna.
Seipe, Frederick. Vagrant.
Swann, Saul. African American.
Smith, John.
Smith, Sophia. African American.
Stains, Thomas. African American.
Stewart, George.
Stoaks, Daniel.
Stout, Daniel. African American.
Thomas, John Jr.
Vandike, Jacob. African American.
Wade, Samuel.
Walker, Joseph.
Walker, William.
Ward, Michael. African American.
Williams, Ann.
Williams, John.
Williams, Mary. African American. Vagrant.
Williams, Peter.
Williams, William. Vagrant.
Wilson, James. African American. Vagrant.
Wilson, Thomas. African American.
Yarletts, Mary.
Yarletts, Mary.
Yarlettz, Mary. Vagrant.
Youst, James. African American. Vagrant.
Payments.
Trissler, Emmanuel. For repairing a fire bucket.
Charles, Joseph. For firewood.
Charles, Jacob. For firewood.
Haneth, William. For repairing a lock.
Powel, Edward. For repairing a fireplace.
Feasig, William. For repairing a pair of shoes.
Johnson, Benjamin. For sweeping chimneys.
Bryan, George. For one bucket.
1 item, 1 piece.
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