Barker, William
Person
Biography
William Barker was a merchant and general store owner active in Pittston, Maine, between the 1760s and 1780s. Among the items he sold were housewares and groceries.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William Barker ledger
Collection Identifier: Mss:770 1776-1786 B255Scope and Contents:
Ledger maintained by general store owner William Barker, of Pittston, Maine, recording sales of products including cloth, earthenware, groceries, and liquor, from 1765 to 1786. He was paid in cash and bank bills, and accepted promissory notes. William Barker also lent money to his customers, for which he would accept payment-in-kind; for example, Mrs. Stapleton repaid her loan partially in cash, and by providing washing. Other customers included an indigenous man named Philip, who bought rum...