Account starting May 1844 Stephen H Bull to D Gaunt

Delaplaine Gaunt estate account

Delaplaine Gaunt estate account

Name/Title

Account starting May 1844 Stephen H Bull to D Gaunt

Entry/Object ID

001146

Tags

Stephen H Bull, Delaplaine Gaunt

Scope and Content

These records consist of a detailed ledger and a supporting affidavit (dated 1866) regarding the estate of Stephen H. Bull. The ledger tracks transactions from 1844 through 1864. Delaplaine Gaunt, likely a specialized carpenter or wheelwright in Orange County, provided extensive services including building and repairing wagons, sleds, and sleighs, as well as smaller household tasks like making a coffin, painting window blinds, and varnishing furniture. The account shows a total debt of $818.69 against credits of $545.43, leaving a final balance of $273.26 due to Gaunt from Bull’s estate.