Titre
Farm diaries of the Beale family, Biddenden, Kent
Référence
FR DX2147
Date
1791-1834
Créateur
Richard Beale (1744-1814) of River Hall farm, Biddenden is from a long line of Beales living in this area from at least the 1650s - there was a Richard in each generation. This Richard was unmarried and left his estate to his nephew.Richard Beale (1744-1814) of River Hall farm, Biddenden is from a long line of Beales living in this area from at least the 1650s - there was a Richard in each generation. This Richard was unmarried and left his estate to his nephew.
Etendue et contenu
Diaries kept by Richard Beale and subsequently his nephew, also Richard Beale which contain details of the daily work involved in running a farm. The diaries include loose bills, accounts, correspondence, and tax assessments which sometimes provide more detail for particular entries in the diaries.
See also D DX2268 for the mathematical workbook of Richard Beale junior.
Etendue
3 boxes (38 volumes, 19 envelopes, 1 folders)
Description physique
Some of the diaries show damage from historical insect activity
Niveau de description
fonds
Nom scientifique
D DX2268