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James and T. N. Paden family store account books

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0083M

Scope and Contents

Record of sales of general merchandise by members of the Paden family of Decatur, citing date, name of account, type of merchandise, and cost. The 1832 - 1868 volume also records some books purchased by the Union Sunday School, 1846. The 1859 - 1878 volume also contains handwritten entries concerning weights and measures, arithmetic exercises, and several compositions by James R. Paden.

Dates

  • 1832 - 1878

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The Paden family of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia, was involved in the sale of general merchandise. They were apparently connected by marriage to the B. W. Black family who gave these books to the donor.

Extent

2 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged by type of record. Organized in two volumes: (1) account books and Sunday School purchases, 1832 - 1868 and (2) account book and James R. Paden school work, 1859 - 1878.

Custodial History

The books were given to the donor by Maggie Phelps Black, wife of B. W. Black, an employee of the Trust Co. of Georgia. The Blacks were related to the Padens through Mr. Black's mother.

Title
James and T. N. Paden family store account books
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States