William L. Venable Account book, 1840 - 1870

Item — Box: 3

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

1840 - 1870

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

William L. Venable was born in 1780 and died in 1824. He was the son of Nathaniel Venable Sr. of the Slate Hill Plantation, brother to Richard N. Venable (from the prior account book), a planter, a merchant, and a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College. The entries in the account book begin after the 1840s so it is believed to have been used by William’s son, Thomas Franklin Venable (1812-1881) who was also a merchant and planter. He attended Hampden-Sydney College and lived on the College grounds for some time in what eventually became known as the “Thornton House.”

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Additional Background

Leather covered account book, measures 8 x 12.5 inches, purchased at Quinn and Farmer Auction, Charlottesville, VA, July 28, 2015 by Charles E. Pearson. The name "William L. Venable" is on the cover of the book. Account book is in poor condition with many missing pages.

Provenance

Gift of Charles E. Pearson, December 09, 2021.

Physical Status

Poor condition with many pages torn out and missing. The first several pages have various newspaper clippings glued to them and the actual account book starts at page 116.