Creator: Bettle family / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1880">1880</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1884">1884</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains papers of the Bettle family, primarily Edward and Jane Temple Bettle.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal correspondence of Elizabeth, Mary, and Samuel Bettle.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The Bettle family were prominent 19th century Quaker merchants in Philadelphia. Samuel Bettle, Sr., was Clerk of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting at the time of the Separation in 1827. His son, Samuel Bettle, Jr., was also a Quaker minister. They had at least five children, among whom was Samuel, Jr.; the latter married Mary Ann Jones in 1831. The collection includes correspondence, biographical clippings, business records, and other papers of Samuel Bettle and his family. Correspondents include William Savery, Jesse Kersey, Stephen Grellet, and other prominent Friends.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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