John Graham record book, 1800-1820

Descriptive Summary

Title
John Graham record book, 1800-1820
Creator
Graham, John, 1765-1835.
Extent
1 reel of microfilm (partial)
Subjects
Graham, John, 1765-1835.
General stores--Kentucky.
Business records--Kentucky--Prestonsburg.
Prestonsburg (Ky.)--History
Arrangement
Arrangement not apparent.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
John Graham laid out Prestonsburg, Ky. for Colonel John Preston in 1797 and ran a general store, presumably in the same area.
Scope and Content
This is a microfilm copy of a record book kept by John Graham for his general store from 1800 to 1820. It contains customer accounts and wages paid to Graham's laborers.
Herndon, Lucille Mayo. Prestonsburg, Ky.

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