Account books, 1790-1889 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:The Forwood family account books spanning the century between 1790 and 1889 were kept by Jehu, John, Valentine and other family members. Entries include notes on plantings, harvests, rain, sale and purchase of livestock and farm produce (cider, buckwheat, corn, oats, wheat, parsnips, cattle, horses, and sheep). There are also notes about wages, school expenses, and other items relating to family members. Work at a swamp on Marsh Road is noted as is work on a nearby road