This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jasmag Surnames: Dakin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.addison/2912/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Entry in book referenced below: DAKIN Page 147 John Dakin Dr Oct 10 1832 To A pairing knife .10 12 To mend Shovel .17 26 To Shoeing horse .33 Nov 28 Do Do .25 Dec 14 Do Shoeing for F Miller .80 Jan 21 to mend chain .10 Feb 2 to pair Andirons 28 lbs 10 oz at 14 cts 4.00 April 9 to 2 Crane eyes .50 17 to Shoing .13 Page 233 Under account for Simeon Miller is the entry: May 6 1833 to Sharp plow for Dakin .25 NOTES "Do" indicates "Ditto" Resource: James Barton, Blacksmith 1828-1832 Ledger Ferrisburg Hollow, Addison County, Vermont Kept by my great-great grandfather and brought to Crawford County, Pennsylvania about 1843, when the family settled in Beaver Township. Other account books may exist, but this was the only known one at the time I photocopied it for my own use in the 1970's. The current location of the original book is unknown. Excerpt transcribed by Judith Smith Magons Wadsworth OH ivjuma@aol.com 13 July 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.