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We combine shipping on multiple purchases.Perry Township 1865 Handwritten Jury List 20 Men Occupations Carpenter Farmer Blacksmith Antique Document
8\" by 12.5\".
You are offerding on an original antique handwritten document dated December 8, 1865, from Perry Township — a two-page jury list submitted by W.H. Hopkins listing 20 male residents with their names, occupations, and assigned numbers.
Names and Occupations Listed:
- Thomas G. Herwick – Carpenter
- Thomas Christ – Stone Mason
- Henry G. Huenbaugh – Wagon Maker
- Charles McDonald – Teacher
- Alexander Young – Blacksmith
- Thomas Burton – Laborer
- Harry Luce – Laborer
- John Baugh – Farmer
- Watson Brown – Carpenter
- John A. Hopkins – Clerk
- Asa Chambers – Farmer
- Henry Mossburgh – Grocer
- Samuel Smith – Miller
- Jacob S. Elwell – Farmer
- Abraham Layton – Carpenter
- Jacob Harris – Farmer
- David Nickel – Liveryman
- Job Brown – Laborer
- John Skidmore – Stone Cutter
- David Carson – Stone Mason
The accompanying note references a list of those \"returned last year\" so the recipient would know who served previously. Signed \"Respectfully Yours, W.H. Hopkins.\"
Excellent primary source document for genealogical research, Pennsylvania/Ohio local history, or Civil War-era Americana collecting. Document shows age-appropriate toning and wear consistent with 160 years of age.
