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 Series

Financial Documents,, 1870-1919

Dates

  • 1870-1919

Scope and Contents

Summary: Various receipts (1870-1917) with the majority dating from 1914-1917, income tax (1913-1917) and property tax (1878-1919 with large gaps) documents. Includes 1871 a receipt from John A. Roebling's gravestone and bronze plaque; receipts for the funeral of Ferdinand W. 's wife (1914) and memorials at the Ewing cemetery (1915); and numerous receipts related to Oaklands Farm, Ferdinand A.'s poultry and cattle enterprise in West Trenton.

Includes a ledger which appears to have been maintained by Ferdinand W. Roebling for his female relatives Margaret Roebling Perrine, Augusta Henrietta Roebling White, and Ruth Metcalf Roebling, recording trust, securities, insurance and accounts information, circa 1913-17.

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English