Identity area
Reference code
CA ON00156 TR/3314
Title
Robert Shann account book
Date(s)
- 1827-1839 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 volume (11cm x 16cm)
Context area
Name of creator
(fl. 1822-1839)
Biographical history
Robert Shann was a flax spinner who lived and worked in Knaresborough, Yorkshire between 1822 and 1839.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Parchment-covered paper book containing accounts of Robert Shann, flax dresser of Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, from 1836 to 1838. The volume also contains the will of Robert Shann, in which he leaves his estate to be divided equally between his borther and sister, Christopher and Jane Shann. The executor was George Elwood, shoemaker and the will was dated 2 June 1827. The will was witnessed by William Jennings, John Turnbull and Rob Butterfield. There are also some botanical and biological notes, a poem, and sketches of buildings and boats.