Bill of Sale for a farm and land sold by Alvin Jones and Ira Jones to Ashael Jones, excepting a tavern stand on the turnpike, 1836

File — Box: MSS Box 350

Identifier: Folder 10

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Collection comprises a selection of materials which have historically resided in the historic home of Anson Strong in Cornwallville, a hamlet in the Town of Durham. Of particular note are some early materials relating to land ownership which convey the location of early businesses in the vicinity of Cornwallville, as well as materials related to the boarding of Nancy Merwin who was likely a ward of the overseers of the poor. Also included is an indenture between a farmer in Durham and the Greene County Poor House to apprentice a child who was a charge of the Poor House.