Amos Davis account book

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1150

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Amos Davis account book (1839-1842) consists of a photocopy and transcription of account book, showing the transactions that took place in Amos Davis' store in Commerce (later Nauvoo), Illinois.

The following people can be found in the account ledger: Porter Rockwell, Joseph Smith, Jr., Hyrum Smith, Don Carlos Smith, Samuel Smith, Newell Knight, James Mulholland, Hiram Kimball, Sidney Rigdon, and William and Wilson Law. The record book was kept by two unknown individuals. The number in the front of an entry is the account number of that person. The account numbers change at times and at other times they are not use. Many abbreviations are used through the book, some include: Cr: Credit, Dr: Draft, Pd: Paid, Bd: Bed or Board, and Hdkf: Handkerchief.

Dates

1839-1842

Creator

Davis, Amos (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Amos Davis was born on 20 September 1813 at Hopkinton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He moved to Commerce, Illinois, in 1836. He married Mary Jane Scott on 1 January 1837. The Davis store and hotel was in operation when the LDS Saints arrived in the area. Davis was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in April 1840.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Amos Davis account book (1839-1842) consists of a photocopy and transcription of this book, showing the transactions that took place in Amos Davis' store in Commerce (later Nauvoo), Illinois.