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Account Book of William H. Snedaker

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Bound account book with marbled paper covers belonging to William H. Snedaker (1838-1908). William H. Snedaker was a farmer in Junius, Seneca County, New York. His father died when he was young and he lived in the household of Smith Thorne as a boy. He married his daughter Sarah Thorne. Account book dates between 1863 and 1867. The book keeps the accounts for his farm and transactions with the Smith Thorne farm. There are expenditures such as "Grocery Store" and "Blacksmith" as well as income such as "Corn Field" and "Eggs Sold".

2024.01.013

Farm books give an interesting and in depth look at how farms functioned in the 19th century. The GCV&M has many farm books from Western New York in its collection.

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Account book

William H. Snedaker

Smith Thorne

Ledger

William H. Snedaker

1863 - 1867

One ledger

English

6-3/4 in

7-7/8 in

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William H. Snedaker

Smith Thorne

Seneca County

New York

United States of America

North America

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