Name/Title
Account Book of William H. SnedakerEntry/Object ID
2024.01.013Scope and Content
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".Context
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.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumLexicon
Search Terms
Account book, William H. Snedaker, Smith Thorne, LedgerArchive Details
Creator
William H. SnedakerDate(s) of Creation
1863 - 1867Archive Size/Extent
One ledgerPrimary Language
EnglishDimensions
Width
6-3/4 inLength
7-7/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William H. Snedaker, Smith ThorneRelated Places
Place
County
Seneca CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
