Finney Orphans Accounts - 1773 - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk

Polly Phinney Orphan to John Darby her Guardian
To 1 pair Callimanco Shoes £00.07.6
To 4 3/4 yards Linen 12/3. 1 Check handf 2/. 00.14.3
To 1 pair Shoes 00.05.0
To 3 1/2 yards Cotten Stuff @ 3/6. 00.12.3
To 2 1/2 yards Lawn @ 10/6. 01.06.3
[Total] £03.12.3
Credit
By Hire of Negroe Simon £06.00.0
Geo. Finney Orphan to John Darby his Guardian
Debit
To 1 pair Shoes £00.03.6
To 1 pair Stockings 00.02.6
To 3 1/4 yards Linen @ 2/6. 00.08.1 1/2
To 3 1/2 yards ditto @ 2/6 00.08.9
To 8 Months Board from the first January to the
last Augt 04.00.0
To 3 yards Linen @ 2/6. 00.07.6
To 1 felt Hatt 00.02.3
Credit
By Hire of Rose £02.18.0
Abell Finney Orphan to Jno Darby his Guardian
Debit
To 1 pair Shoes 3/6. 2 pair Stockings 2/6. £00.06.0
To 5 1/2 yards Linen 13/9. 00.13.9
To 8 Months Board from the first January to the
last Augt 03.06.0
To 3 yards Linen 7/6. 1 Hatt 2/3. 00.09.9
[Total] £04.15.6
Credit
By Hire of a negroe Wench 01.05.0

At a Court held for Accomack County 31st Augt 1773. John Darby presented and made oath to the above Orphans Accts and admitted to Record.


Source:

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Orphans Accounts 1771-1780. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2000, p. 34.


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