Funeral service -- Prices -- 19th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Kendall family receipt book
Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Col-1062
Content Description
Receipt book used by three generations of the Kendall family of New Castle County, Delaware, beginning in 1768. Transactions recorded include the purchase of a winding sheet, ice, and grave digging for the furneral of Jesse Kendall, medicine, various food and dry goods, and goods imported from Jamaica.
Dates:
1768-1853
Found in:
Winterthur Library
Silver family papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Col-1037
Content Description
The Silver family papers consists of two account books from the Red Lion Inn's store dated 1874-1876 and 1887-1891; a cash book dated 1879-1880 which include several trade cards set in to it, advertising various businesses and goods; and "statements of farm account" detailing expenses around a farm, including labor, funeral expenses, and supplies such as nails and glass. These farm accounts may be related to the estate of Samuel W. Stewart, a relative of Jane E. Stewart who married Henry M....
Dates:
1874-1891
Found in:
Winterthur Library