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John Hough estate account book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-036

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume estate book of John Hough. The volume provides an inventory of Hough’s “goods and chattels” and the individuals who inherited portions of the estate. The items included in the inventory range were home goods, like furniture and cookware; farm equipment, like plows; and livestock.

Dates

  • Creation: 1807

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Unknown.

Extent

0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The estate book of John Hough provides an inventory of Hough’s “goods and chattels” and the individuals who inherited portions of the estate. The items included in the inventory range were home goods, like furniture and cookware; farm equipment, like plows; and livestock.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.

Title
John Hough estate account book, 1807
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
November, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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