1878 Farmingdale NY - M. A. Griffin Est. Receipt for Labor for a Year
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1878 Farmingdale NY - M. A. Griffin Est. Receipt for Labor for a Year. “Farmingdale Feb. 4 1878 Estate of M. A. Griffin Dec’d John O. Powell For the amount of work 1872 May 1 up to May 1 1873. In the 1870s, Farmingdale remained a predominantly rural Long Island community where estates frequently relied on local residents for farm labor, caretaking, bookkeeping, or property oversight. No major issues to note. B old attractive legible writing. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos - please have a good look at the photos to access condition. It measures approx. 4 1/4" x 6 3/4" A best-effort 📜 Transcription & summary: “Farmingdale Feb. 4 1878 Estate of M. A. Griffin Dec’d John O. Powell For the amount of work 1872 May 1 up to May 1 1873. 8 months at 18.00 a month 4 ‘’ ‘’ ‘’ 14.00 ‘’ ‘’ 144.00 56.00 $200.00 Received Payment John O. Powell” Summary / Context: This 1878 receipt from Farmingdale, Long Island records a $200 payment from the estate of M. A. Griffin, deceased, to John O. Powell for labor or services performed between May 1872 and May 1873. The notation indicates compensation calculated over a twelve-month period at differing monthly rates, suggesting either long-term hired labor, estate management, or agricultural work. In the 1870s, Farmingdale remained a predominantly rural Long Island community where estates frequently relied on local residents for farm labor, caretaking, bookkeeping, or property oversight. Documents like this reflect the practical administration of estates in late 19th-century Queens County (before Nassau County was formed in 1899), where debts, wages, and service claims were often settled years after the original work had been completed. ================================================================ During the 1850s and 1860s, Farmingdale was a small but steadily growing Long Island community situated along important transportation routes between New York City and eastern Long Island. Originally known as part of the broader farming districts of Oyster Bay and later South Farmingdale, the area was primarily agricultural, with local families engaged in crop farming, livestock raising, and small-scale trade. The arrival and expansion of the Long Island Rail Road during the mid-19th century played a major role in Farmingdale’s development. Rail connections improved access to New York City markets, allowing local farmers and merchants to transport produce, dairy products, and goods more efficiently. The railroad also encouraged modest commercial growth around the depot area, helping transform the village from a rural crossroads into a recognizable business center. During the Civil War era (1861–1865), Farmingdale remained largely agricultural, though many residents were affected by wartime economic changes and military service. Like many Long Island communities, local men served in New York volunteer regiments, while the home front experienced rising prices and increased demand for agricultural production. Small businesses, blacksmith shops, general stores, and local tradesmen supported both residents and the surrounding farming economy. By the late 1860s, Farmingdale was beginning to evolve into a more organized village community with churches, schools, hotels, and small commercial enterprises clustered near the railroad. Though still rural in character, the transportation advantages established during this period laid the groundwork for the substantial suburban and industrial growth the area would experience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. **Shipped securely in a new poly bag, sandwiched in chipboard, inside a new rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking** Click HERE to see matchbooks I have available. Click HERE to see transit and trade tokens I have available. Click HERE to see billheads I have available. Click HERE to see letterheads I have available. 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