Richard N. Venable Account book , 1799 - 1810

Item — Box: 2

Staff Only

Abstract

From the Collection: The Account Books, SC-000200, contains 13 account books or ledgers written by various people. Some of the items track family accounts while others track business accounts. Not included in this collection are any daybooks or diaries pertaining to the daily lives of the individuals. Each account book spans a couple of years while some cover a larger amount of time but altogether, the account books were created in the 19th century.

Dates

1799 - 1810

Access

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.

Biographical History

Richard N. Venable was born in 1763 and died in 1838. He is the son of Nathaniel Venable Sr., who was one of the founding fathers of Hampden-Sydney College. After Nathaniel died, Richard inherited the main house on the Slate Hill Plantation, which was later demolished in 1971. He was on the Hampden-Sidney College Board of Trustees for many years after he was elected in 1792. He was the treasurer of the college from May 1813 to April 1832. In his 20s, he fought in the Revolutionary war, rising to the rank of Lieutenant, but as an adult he was a lawyer and politician, serving as a Virginia State Senator.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Provenance

The provenance of the item is officially unknown but it is believed to have been transferred from the Eggleston Library at Hampden-Sydney College.

Physical Status

Fair condition, several pages were torn out in the beginning and throughout, the front cover is not attached, and there is some staining throughout the book. There are also doodles/drawings throughout, covering some pages completely.