Nathaniel Allen ledger book
Content Description
This collection consists of a single ledger book used by Nathaniel Allen of Enfield, Tompkins County, New York to record his activities as a justice of the peace for the year 1828. The ledger includes notes on his activities, recods of judgements, and financial accounts related to each case. Numerous loose items (such as warrants, summonses, and numerous notes) were tipped into the book.
Dates
- Creation: January 2, 1828 - Janaury 29, 1829
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.
Biographical / Historical
Little information could be found regarding Nathaniel Allen. What is known is that he served as a Justice of the Peace for the town of Enfield, Tompkins County, New York in 1828. Hs son Weston moved to Ogden, Monroe County, New York, where he passed away in 1889.
Full Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet (1 volume. 7 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of 1 volume and X folders.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Seymour Library, Brockport, New York, 2025.
Condition Description
Good.
Processing Information
Numerous tipped-in papers needed to be removed from the ledger book. These papers were concentrated at a few points in the book, and have been filed in folders that state where in the book they were located.
Cultural context
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Title
- A Guide to the Nathaniel Allen ledger book
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brandon Fess
- Date
- 2025-08-08
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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