Documents of the Ichimura Family

The Ichimura family in Sakahama has preserved many old documents and historical materials from the Edo period to the Meiji period. The Ichimura family served as village officials in Sakahama village during the Edo period, and most of the documents were created as a result of their work as village officials. The contents of the documents are Land survey book ( ) , Tax ( ) Related documents, Village official ( ) of Appointment ( ) The documents are from the Edo period and cover a wide range of subjects, including documents related to Shinto and Buddhist temples, and the museum has 1,066 documents from the Edo period, the largest collection in the city, making it one of the city's finest historical documents in terms of both quality and quantity. Kanei ( ) From 6th year (1629) Keio ( ) It covers a period of 239 years, up to 1868, and contains materials that give insight into the state of Sakahama village at that time and the lives of the farmers who lived there.

Musashi Province Tama County Sakahama Village Takata Shui-cho ( ) (Ichimura Family Documents 36)

Horeki era ( ) The map of Sakahama village created in 1753 Land survey book ( ) is. Land survey book ( ) The land survey book is an official record of the results of a land survey carried out in each village. Places of interest ( ) (location), Rank ( ) Ke (grade), acreage ( ) (area), petitioner ( ) (Farmer) and other details are recorded, and by confirming this, taxes are collected every year. Tax ( ) The purpose of the project was to secure a certain amount of rice. Horeki era ( ) 3 years and Tenpo ( ) A total of ten land survey books from the year 1839 are preserved.

Sakahama Village Tax allotment letter ( ) (Ichimura Family Documents 1)

Tax allotment letter ( ) should be paid in that year Tax ( ) This is a billing document that lists the locations of the items. Shogunate magistrate ( ) of Nakano ( ) From Mr. Village official ( ) It was issued to the Ichimura family and is the oldest in the city. Kanei ( ) Created in 1629 Tax allotment letter ( ) In addition, Tax allotment letter ( ) In contrast, Tax ( ) This is a certificate issued when Tax payment bill ( ) There are also many documents remaining.

Appointment of leading role ( )・Family name and sword ( ) Permit Letter of Declaration ( ) (Ichimura Family Documents 290)

Ansei ( ) In the fourth year (1857) Headman ( ) Issued at the time of replacement Jito ( ) from Letter of Declaration ( ) This year in Sakahama Village, Headman ( ) but Izaemon Tominaga ( ) He is the son of Ginpei ( ) It has been replaced by the new Headman ( ) For Ginpei, Miao Yu's sword ( ) However, since Ginpei was in poor health, going to the capital ( ) etc. Business ( ) about Group leader ( ) was appointed to serve in his place. Group leader ( ) This document gives insight into the life of the Ichimura family who served as the head priest.

Tenmangu Shrine Festival ( ) Lion's head ( ) one piece ( ) Discussion ( ) For every Certificate ( ) (Ichimura Family Documents 108)

About the festival of Tenmangu Shrine in Sakahama Bunsei ( ) This document was written in 1823. At that time, the Tenmangu Shrine festival was held every year on August 25th. Lion's head ( ) but Head ( ) The document records how a dispute arose over this matter over something trivial, leading to a settlement.

Memo of the Kayagare Group ( ) (Ichimura Family Documents 89)

In the Edo period, the roofs of houses Roofing ( ) The roof replacement was a joint effort by the villagers. This was because the work of replacing the roof required a lot of manpower and money. culture ( ) It was created in 1814 and features a Roofing ( ) The construction was carried out in Sakahama Village for the replacement of the Endless ( ) (The villagers contribute to each other's investments to carry out the business.) Money ( ) 200 Sentence ( ) , 5 tassels of rope, firewood ( ) Bring two together and put them on the roof. Roofing ( ) It was decided that we would help with the replacement for three days each.
References: "Inagi City's Historical Documents (1)", "Inagi City History Volume", "Inagi City History Materials Volume 2"