Papers, 1708-1860, bulk 1790-1804.

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Papers, 1708-1860, bulk 1790-1804.

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The collection documents the activities of the Ashton brothers, particularly Samuel, and other family members from 1708 to 1860. The business papers consist of account books, accounts, bills, receipts, and orders providing information on the relationship between journeymen and masters. They include boarding records and information on what was produced by whom, wages earned and spent, furniture forms, clientele, woods used, and sources of supplies. Among the legal documents are indentures for apprentices, papers regarding lawssuits that involved Isaac and John Ashton, building contracts, promissory notes, and records of bankruptcy proceedings. The estate records feature inventories of the estate of Joseph Ashton (1708) and Isaac Ashton (1818) and administrative papers for the estate of Samuel Ashton (1849) and Catherine Kuhn (1831). Papers relating to real estate include receipts for payment of ground rent, mortgages, deeds, and leases. Household accounts mention taxes paid, measurements for carpentry work, and purchases of shoes, boots, food, and sundry items. Finally, the letters concern improvements to property owned by the Ashtons, real estate transactions, and family matters for the Ashton, Kuhn, and Reynolds families.

ca. 400 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325596

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Reynolds family.

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Kuhn family.

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Ashton, Isaac, d. 1809.

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Reynolds, J. N. (John N.)

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Ashton, Phebe.

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Ashton, Catherine L. Reynolds.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61v7476 (person)

Ashton, Joseph, d. 1808.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mp6rq3 (person)

Ashton, John, 1931-....

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Ashton family.

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The Ashtons represented in these papers appear to be from the family lineage that began with Isaac Ashton (d. 1809) and Elizabeth Reynolds. Two of their sons, Isaac (d. 1818) and Samuel (d. 1837) were both cabinetmakers in Philadelphia, Pa. The peak of their furniture business was from 1790 to 1800. Another son, John, seems to have been a tailor. The three brothers were involved in maintaining and operating two farms, joint real estate ventures, and retailing. From the description of...

Ashton, Samuel, d. 1837.

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