Collection: Walker General Store Ledger | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

The Walker General Store ledgers span the dates of 1857-1903. The store itself was located in Kirksville, Kentucky. The original owner was Wade Hampton Walker. After his death, one of his sons, James B. Walker took over the family business. The ledgers record not only the goods purchased on credit but also payments made to settle the debts. Notable customers include Judge Daniel Breck, Singlteon P. Walters, William M. Irvine, William Chenault, Dr. H. Bennett, John G. Fee (founder of Berea College), and a few Union infantry units from the Civil War.