Fraen, John
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pennsylvania Wool Industry Ledger
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0217
Abstract
This early 19th century ledger displays a
number of Lehigh Valley family surnames which can offer an interesting insight for local
genealogy. The main entries illustrate the business of wool textiles in the extended Lehigh
Valley region regarding the costs paid and the amounts of wool processed in the carding and
fulling mill business as well as other agricultural products such as grains and livestock.
Also interesting notations were made regarding the difference in wages paid to men and...
Dates:
1820-1863
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections