The Henry Slaymaker collection, 1790-1835.

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The Henry Slaymaker collection, 1790-1835.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/530524263

Includes waste books and account book from Salisbury Store, Justice of the Peace dockets, child's school exercise books, receipts, summons, letters, etc.

.75 cubic ft.

Lancaster County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664056

Lancaster County Historical Society

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Slaymaker, Henry F. (Henry Fleming), 1789-1860

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Henry F. Slaymaker operated an inn, a general store, and was postmaster of Salisbury, Lancaster, Co., Pa. His father, Amos Slaymaker, operated a tavern, a store, and was prominent in local politics. Amos opened his store on May 18, 1783 and operated it in conjunction with his tavern, Sign of John Adams. He became postmaster and a turnpike supervisor, which helped his business grow. As turnpike traffic increased, Amos established his own line of stage coaches. In 1809, Henry finished his educatio...