Josiah DuBois Family Papers, 1689-1864 0.75 cubic feet
Dubois family
The large majority of the collection documents the real estate holdings and financial activities of Josiah DuBois during the early nineteenth century. The account books and loose receipts provide documentation of the management of the store located in the Jean Hasbrouck House on Huguenot Street by both DuBois and his father-in-law, Josiah Hasbrouck. Other financial activities covered include newspaper subscriptions, taxes, court fees and judgments, expenses concerning, advertising, livestock, transportation, and farm and construction work, and DuBois’ work as Overseer of the Poor.