Cobb, Joseph

Person

Dates

Usage: 1755 - 1756

Biography

Joseph Cobb lived in Falmouth, Maine in the 1750s. He engaged in a variety of farm labor for hire and sold products such as turnips. In exchange, Cobb received rum, corn, molasses or farm labor.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Joseph Cobb/George Deake account book

FOUND IN: Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School

Collection Identifier: Mss:1755-1756, 1779-1788 C653

Overview:

The Joseph Cobb/George Deake account book, dated 1755 to 1756 and 1779-1788, contain the records of two farmers in Maine, a school teacher, and other individuals in their community.