William J. Barnard account books
Creation: 1895-1907Abstract
William J. Barnard (1867-1957) was a merchant and general storekeeper of Westtown, Pennsylvania, and later of Newark, Delaware. The collection contains four account books that describe his dealings in produce, sponges, and lumber at various points in the Midwest and Delaware Valley.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1907
Creator
- Barnard, William J., 1867-1957 (Person)
Extent
4 volume(s)
Biographical Note
William J. Barnard (1867-1957) was a merchant and general storekeeper of Westtown, Pennsylvania, and later of Newark, Delaware. He was born April 30, 1867, to Enos Barnard (1840-1935) and Catherine Jackson (1837-1877). He married Susan T. Barnard (1869-1966) in 1897. They had three daughters.
From about 1896 to 1898, Barnard was the partner of O.A.Sandusky in Sandusky & Co. Barnard dealt mainly in apples, potatoes, butter, eggs, and other farm produce. In July 1898, Barnard established the Barnard Company at Westtown, manufacturing something called "The Magic Sponge." This venture appears to have been short-lived, and he returned to dealing in produce. About 1905, Barnard moved to Newark, Delaware, and switched to develop a lumber business, which he operated for nearly fifty years.
Barnard died September 7, 1957, in Newark, Delaware.
Scope and Contents
Four account books of William J. Barnard (1867-1957). They describe his dealings in produce, sponges, and lumber at various points in the Midwest and Delaware Valley. The earliest entries are listed as being made at Chicago and Pipestone, Minnesota, and later from Philadelphia. Each account book contains a variety of records; the relationship between the various types is not fully understood.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- William J. Barnard account books
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: Ashley Williams
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
