Peterson Dorsey Ledger (1921)
Archival ID: omhi-tal-1921-peterson-dorsey-01
Date: 1921 | Subject: Peterson Dorsey | Location: Black Mingo District
Why This Document Matters
This 1921 entry for Peterson Dorsey is a crucial genealogical link. When we find multiple people with the same surname in a single ledger (like Peterson and Sam Dorsey), it often indicates an extended family unit working neighboring plots of land. This document tracks the debits for essential household goods and the credits for agricultural labor. For researchers, Peterson Dorsey’s entry proves that the family was not just surviving, but actively contributing to the local economy during the early 1920s.
Archival Citation
“Transaction Ledger: Peterson Dorsey, 1921.” Williamsburg County Archive. Digitized by OMHI, ID: omhi-tal-1921-peterson-dorsey-01.
