Trail Archive of Receipts from Aberdeen Retailers
AssociatedAssociated with
Reverend Dr Samuel Trail
(Udny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1806 - 1887)
Object NameReceipt
ClassificationsApplied Art
AcquisitionPresented in 1981 by Mrs Murray-Smith.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS053435.5
About MeThe Reverend Dr. Samuel Trail was born on 31 May 1806. The son of John Trail and Ann Ritchie, he was the oldest of five siblings. He was educated at King's College, Aberden, and later became Professor of Systematic Theology there. In 1841 he married Helen Scott with whom he had five children. The youngest son, James William Trail became professor of Botany at Kings College from 1875-1919. Throughout his life, Dr. Trail kept a meticulous record of all his purchases and business transactions. These receipts provide a fascinating insight into the costs of living in the 19th century as well as important information about local businesses in Aberdeen.
Walker and Duncan
c.1825
Department of Scientific & Industrial Research
c.1963
James William Helenus Trail
James William Helenus Trail
James William Helenus Trail
