Payroll for R. Young, Machinist, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865

This machinist's payroll from August, 1865 lists the time—in days—that R. Young spent working on various engines and details the compensation he received.

R. Young
Machinist

August 11 on Car Repair1 day3.50
August 2˝ on Car Repair ˝ on Tools1 day3.50
August 31 on 861 day3.50
August 41 on W. & C. a/c1 day3.50
August 51 on 1501 day3.50
August 6Sunday
August 71 on W. & C. a/c1 day3.50
August 8
August 9
August 10
August 11
August 12
August 13
August 141 on General Work1 day3.50
August 15˝ on 144 ˝ on 1541 day3.50
August 16
August 171 on 128.1 day3.50
August 181 on Water Works.1 day3.50
August 19˝ on 40 ˝ on 2091 day3.50
August 20Sunday
August 211 on 1.861 day3.50
August 221 on 58.1 day..50
August 231 on N. & A. Engines1 day3.50
August 24None
August 25None
August 261 on 1951 day3.50
August 27Sunday
August 28˝ on 86˝ day1.75
August 29Sick
August 30Sick
August 311 on 86.1 day3.50

About this Document

  • Source: Payroll for R. Young, Machinist, Knoxville, TN, August, 1865
  • Extent: 1 page
  • Citation: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., Box: RG 92, 1548 Payroll Books, 1861-1865, Folder: "Accounts of Articles Received at Knoxville and Work Done by Different Individuals at Knoxville, TN"
  • Date: August 31, 1865