Robeson family (Farmville, Va.)
Family
Family History
The Robeson family lived in Farmville, Virginia, from at least 1894-1908. The owner of this ledger might be related to Virginia Polytechnic Institute professor Frank L. Robeson, who was also from Farmville, Virginia. No other information could be found.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Robeson Family Ledger
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-090
Abstract
The Robeson Family Ledger contains various expenses and earnings of the family in Farmville, Virginia, from 1894-1908. The ledger includes records of several tenants and renters and documents payments to various companies. Payments were also made to a fraternal order called the Progressive Endowment Guild of America. Of interest is a mention of one servant, a woman named Lizzie Ligon, who was discharged in 1894. There is also a loose receipt from the Farmville Steam Laundry in 1908.
Dates:
1894 - 1908