A Guide to the Arnold Account Books, 1903-1937 Arnold Account Books BV 008

A Guide to the Arnold Account Books, 1903-1937

A Collection in the
Thomas Balch Library
Collection Number BV 008

Thomas Balch Library

Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
USA
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Email: balchlib@leesburgva.gov
URL: http://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/thomas-balch-library/

Processed by: Elizabeth Preston

Repository

Thomas Balch Library

Collection number

BV 008

Title

Arnold Account Books 1930-1937

Physical Characteristics

Creator

Estate of John Arnold

Language

English

Abstract

This collection consists of two account books, both 13 x 8 cloth bound volumes. They contain the records of the administration of the estate of John Arnold.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection open for research.

Use Restrictions

No physical characteristics affect use of this material.

Preferred Citation

Arnold Account Books, 1903-1937 (BV 008), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Acquisition Information

Mary Fishback, Loudoun County, VA.

Alternative Form Available

None

Accruals

1989.0002

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Preston, 18 October 2010.

Formerly shelved as NUCMC 3

John Arnold (1826-1900) owned a small farm in Loudoun County, Virginia, near Leesburg. Born in Maryland in 1826, though some census records list his birthplace as Virginia, he moved to Loudoun County shortly after the Civil War. Arnold appears to have married twice. The name of his first wife is uncertain, but the union produced at least three children: Loretta Arnold, sometimes seen as Lorella or Lovella, born in 1853; Mahlon David Arnold, 1855-1944; and Matilda or Mattie Arnold, 1865-1951. On 15 March 1870 Arnold married Sarah Jane Williams in Loudoun County. They had at least four children: John Williams Arnold, 1871-1940; James Arnold, 1872-1893; Joseph F. Arnold, 1879-1946; and Jason Arnold, 1876-1940. John, Sarah, Mahlon, John W., James, and Jason are all buried in Leesburg Union Cemetery.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of two account books, both 13 x 8 cloth bound volumes. They contain the records of the administration of the estate of John Arnold. The volumes date from 1903-1937, and detail the investments and accounts of Arnold's wife and daughters. Volume 1 covers the years 1903-1913, and contains records of the accounts of S. J. (Sarah Jane) Arnold, Mattie Arnold, L. E. (Loretta) Hightman, and a cash account. Volume 2 covers the years 1913-1937 and contains records of the accounts of Mattie Arnold and L. E. Hightman. Trustees include Jason Arnold, Joseph Arnold, M.D. (Mahlon David) Arnold, and J. W. (John Williams) Arnold.

Loudoun Cemetery Database, www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=940

Other Finding Aid

None

Technical Requirements

None

Other Finding Aid

None

Bibliography

Ancestry Library Edition, United States census, marriage records, www.ancestrylibrary.com

Duncan, Patricia B. Loudoun County, Virginia Will Book Index, 1757-1946 . Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books, 2001.

Loudoun Cemetery Database, www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=940

Contents List

BV 008

Volume 1, 1903-1913
Volume 2, 1913-1937