Receipt Book of W.A. Sanders of Chester, S.C.

“Book of payments to individuals following court hearings.”

City Directories and History: This receipt book, dated 1875 – 1876, consists of a number or payments to misc. individuals and concerns in Chester County. It appears, Mr. W.A. Sanders was the “Trial Justice”, with the court system, most likely probate court. Many of the receipts for payment are settlements due individuals claiming money owned for services such as painting houses or jewelry purchased. There is no explanation as to why this document was found in a private family collection.

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The Yorkville Enquirer on April 25, 1878 reported – “Mr. W.H. Nix had a fire at his store on Depot Street and it was entirely consumed. The family escaped harm. The residence of Mr. S.B. Massey was in danger but was saved. Both the white and colored fire departments responded. Mr. Nix will have a loss of about $2,000., his store on the same spot burned about two years ago.”

The Yorkville Enquirer reported on May 27, 1880 – “The front of Mr. S.B. Massey’s store on Depot Street is being repainted.”

The Yorkville Enquirer reported on March 25, 1891 -“Mrs. M.E. McKoy has purchased the Jordan Bennett property lately owned by W.A. Sanders, Esq.”

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GALLERY OF RECEIPT PAGES – Courtesy of the Hardin – Oates – McMaster Collection, 2016