John R. Pearson receipt book, 1822-1851.

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John R. Pearson receipt book, 1822-1851.

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This volume is a receipt book used by John R. Pearson of Trenton, New Jersey from 1822-1851, to document both business and personal transactions. Typical receipts include those for rent, taxes, shoes, flour, pork, butter, pew rent, and construction costs.

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Pearson, John R., active 1822-1851

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John R. Pearson (1766-1848) and his wife Catharine (1799-1832) lived in Trenton, New Jersey and had at least five children: Cornelius (1823-1832), Louisa, Catharine, Joseph C., and Sarah. From the receipts in this volume it appears that Pearson owned a grocery, and in 1822, the family rented a house in Cox's Alley. After Catharine's death, John married Louisa W. Kiernan (1769-1838). The family built a house in 1842, probably located on Quarry Street, and a second home was built in 1847. John R. ...