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Paddock, Zach (1824 - 1895). Ledger, 1872

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1201

Abstract

This collection is made up of a ledger kept by Zach Paddock, who was a Mankato, Minnesota businessman and politician. The ledger, dated 1872, contains transactions from Paddock’s grain business. It contains notes on dealings with other grain companies from Winona, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.

Dates

  • 1872

Biographical / Historical

Zach Paddock came to Mankato, Minnesota in 1858. He operated a grocery store and was a contractor and grain dealer during his time in Mankato. He also served as clerk of the Blue Earth County District Court (1860 – 1869), county coroner for three terms, and mayor of Mankato for one term. Paddock died in 1895.

Biographical information from Semi-Centennial of Mankato, (1902).

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Mr. Tom Volk donated this collection in February 1975.

Title
Paddock, Zach (1824 - 1895). Ledger, 1872
Status
Completed
Author
This collection was processed
Date
1977
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029