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Blacksmithing -- Michigan

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Gosh & Rockwell collection

 Collection
Identifier: c-00138
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the account books of the Gosh & Rockwell blacksmith shop located in Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan. The books record transactions with customers and taxes received.

Dates: 1863 - 1883

Jacob Gerrish papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00273
Scope and Contents The Jacob Gerrish papers consist of diaries, deeds, correspondence, and receipts. Gerrish, who lived in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, kept five diaries during the years 1836-1850. He used the diaries to record his work as a carpenter and blacksmith, his dealings with lumber and land, daily expenses, religious and social activities, and weather conditions. The collection also contains a transcription of the diaries, made by E. S. Sherwood in 1916.In addition, the...
Dates: 1836 - 1867

McIntosh Blacksmith Shop records

 Collection
Identifier: 00099
Scope and Contents

This collection contains financial records (ledgers, journals, and account books) of the McIntosh Blacksmith Shop in Vernon, Michigan.

Dates: 1883 - 1917