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Title
Adam Toler's Ledger Book (1782-1790)
Subject
Early Education in Louisa County
Description
Adam Toler, born in 1766, took detailed notes in a ledger book throughout his education. In a linen-covered notebook, there are comments regarding measurements in many different subjects, including time, the division of money and crops, simple interest, barter, and decimals. On the first page, several years are listed, though all within the years of 1782 to 1790, and Adam Toler’s name is written in various places throughout the book. The document provides information regarding early education in Louisa County.
Adam Toler, a Louisa County resident, married a Mary Pottie in 1789, formerly Mary Jerdone, as her first husband died in 1786. Together they had four children, excluding the one Mary had with her previous husband.
Adam Toler, a Louisa County resident, married a Mary Pottie in 1789, formerly Mary Jerdone, as her first husband died in 1786. Together they had four children, excluding the one Mary had with her previous husband.
Source
Louisa County Historical Society Archives
Publisher
Louisa County Historical Society Archives
Date
1780's
Rights
All items in our archives have been donated to The Louisa County Historical Society with express permission to use them only for not-for-profit purposes of education and individual research. We make them available online to further those ends. Anyone wishing to use images online or in printed publications must obtain express written permission to do so from the Louisa County Historical Society and the legal copyright holder. Users assume full responsibility for disputes arising from copyright violations or invasions of privacy.
Format
Ledger Book
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