This antique ledger and accounting book was written by Revilo L. Hare following the death of his father Abraham Hare who died July 30th 1865. The book covers the period from 1865 to 1889. Revilo, the eldest son, was the trustee of his fathers estate, and was given the task of managing his brother Worthington's share.
Notations and lists of subjects include "personal property appraised of the estate of Abraham Hare", expenses while settling the estate, Worthington Hare's cash account, and Worthington Hare - articles of appraised property taken by him after the appraisal. All items paid for by Revilo on behalf of Worthington is listed, including stock for his store, personal expenses such as room and board, also expenses for his wife's funeral. Also included are descriptions of why so much money was spent during a particular period of time, and a detailed description of Worthington's drinking problem.
Revilo writes "The reason why Worthington's share of the property was left in my hands to be used as I thought best for his comfort and support was because he had been subject to periodical spells of drunkenness from the time he was a boy and his Father could do nothing with him, and Father knew if Worthington had the control of his property when he was on his sprees he would very soon squander it away".. Revilo then goes on to describe Worthington's pattern of drunkenness, who supplied him with liquor, etc. and the difficulties of managing of his business (the store) during his drunken periods.
According to my research, this Hare family lived in Lexington New York and is listed in the Lexington NY County Greene census in August of 1850.
(in 1850) Abraham Hare, age 52 / Farmer / Value of real estate owned $3,000.00. Married in Lexington, NY to Mary Loomis, who was born 1803 Windham NY, daughter of Oliver Loomis and Sarah Upson. Children of Abraham and Mary in 1850 were Harriet age 28, Revilo age 24, Mary age 16 and Worthington age 7.
This book is offered for sale here at the Antique Odyssey at $110. It is fascinating reading and gives an intimate glimpse into the lives and details of this family so long ago. (SOLD AS OF 5/4/2011)
Notations and lists of subjects include "personal property appraised of the estate of Abraham Hare", expenses while settling the estate, Worthington Hare's cash account, and Worthington Hare - articles of appraised property taken by him after the appraisal. All items paid for by Revilo on behalf of Worthington is listed, including stock for his store, personal expenses such as room and board, also expenses for his wife's funeral. Also included are descriptions of why so much money was spent during a particular period of time, and a detailed description of Worthington's drinking problem.
Revilo writes "The reason why Worthington's share of the property was left in my hands to be used as I thought best for his comfort and support was because he had been subject to periodical spells of drunkenness from the time he was a boy and his Father could do nothing with him, and Father knew if Worthington had the control of his property when he was on his sprees he would very soon squander it away".. Revilo then goes on to describe Worthington's pattern of drunkenness, who supplied him with liquor, etc. and the difficulties of managing of his business (the store) during his drunken periods.
According to my research, this Hare family lived in Lexington New York and is listed in the Lexington NY County Greene census in August of 1850.
(in 1850) Abraham Hare, age 52 / Farmer / Value of real estate owned $3,000.00. Married in Lexington, NY to Mary Loomis, who was born 1803 Windham NY, daughter of Oliver Loomis and Sarah Upson. Children of Abraham and Mary in 1850 were Harriet age 28, Revilo age 24, Mary age 16 and Worthington age 7.
This book is offered for sale here at the Antique Odyssey at $110. It is fascinating reading and gives an intimate glimpse into the lives and details of this family so long ago. (SOLD AS OF 5/4/2011)
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