Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Creator Rotch, William, 1759-1850

New York Yearly Meeting collection of militia regulations, 1812, 1821 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains Quaker correspondence concerning various states' regulations on military conscription and conscientious objection in the early 19th century.

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

Jackson-Conard Family Papers, 1748-1910 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.2 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: The Jackson-Conard Family Papers include correspondence and other manuscripts of the Jackson and Conard families of London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The primary recipients are William Jackson (1746-1834), a Quaker minister, and his nephew, William Jackson (1789-1864), who served a single term in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was active in the anti-slavery movement.

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