Norris and Sons account book

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Norris and Sons account book

1856-1866

http://www.leesburgva.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=2364

Ledger recording the customers, prices, and services rendered by the company. The account book begins with an alphabetical listing of the company's customers and the money they owe. After the alphabetical listing, the ledger contains detailed information of each customer's account. Names are recorded at the top of the page, as well as the work the company has done and the amount it will cost. Jobs include putting in shelves, floor repair, shingling roofs, door hinging and replacement, and porch repair. Total costs range from $200 to $600. Names of recurrent customers include Charles A. Johnston (1806-1877), Bank of the Valley, Corporation of Leesburg, and the 4th South Carolina Infantry Regiment

1 volume.

eng, Latn

Thomas Balch Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11619607

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Norris and Sons (Leesburg, Va.)

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The Norris and Sons carpentry business was established during the 1840s by John Grey Norris (1812-1907), who had married the daughter of Thomas Birkby (1778-1851). In 1850 he renamed the company Norris and Sons, and moved its location nearer to the railroad. He was assisted in the business by sons Samuel (1848-1933) and Joseph Lafayette Norris (1834-1908), both of whom worked in the office and oversaw the company after their father's death. Another son, Lemuel Norris (1848-1930), wa...