| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Samuel L. Egbert Account Book
| | | | Creator: | Egbert, Samuel L. | | | | Dates: | 1830-1850 | | | | Abstract: | Samuel L. Egbert (1801-1885) was an early resident of the Western Reserve of Ohio, arriving at Fairport, Geauga County, Ohio in 1828. By 1830 he was a resident of Chagrin Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (later Willoughby Township, Lake County, Ohio). Egbert married Frances Miller (1793-1880) and had several children. He worked as a carpenter and joiner. He also served as postmaster of Willoughby, ca. 1853-1861. The collection consists of one volume of business accounts concerning his carpentry and joiner business and general household accounts. The book was also used by his son, William Henry Egbert, as a copy and notebook. | | | | Call #: | MS 0454 | | | | Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 volume) | | | | Subjects: | Egbert, Samuel L., 1801-1885. | Account books -- Ohio -- Lake County. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Willoughby (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Carpenters -- Ohio -- Lake County.
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