Online Content: Not Available / Form: Correspondence / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1840">1840</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1844">1844</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Colonel Richard Thomas papers, 1741-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Richard Thomas (1744-1832) was a Revolutionary War colonel and a politician. He served in the Revolutionary War in the 5th Battalion Association despite his Quaker faith and served as an Assembly man from 1796 to 1790, as Pennsylvania Senator from 1790 to 1794, and as Congressman from 1794 to 1798. The collection dates from 1741 to 1919 with the bulk of materials dating from 1741 to 1857. The materials in the collection document the history of Chester County and the United States as well as the personal side of the Thomas family.

Held at: Chester County Historical Society [Contact Us]

Taylor, Harris, Roman, Frazer, and Smith families papers, 1683-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.0 boxes
Abstract:: The families in the Taylor, Harris, Roman, Frazer, and Smith family papers, 1633 to 1980 (bulk 1685 to 1851) are all related by the marriage of Marianne Smith to Dr. Stephen Harris on April 14, 1833. Both sides of the lineage represented in this collection immigrated to Pennsylvania because of religious persecution in England and Ireland. As Presbyterians and Quakers, they no longer wished to live under a series of laws which forced non-Anglicans out of public office, schools and the church as well as prohibiting meetings for non-Anglican worship. These newcomers contributed to the establishment of the government and religious expression in early Chester County. The documents, covering topics such as land surveying, Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, astronomy, publishing, the iron industry, and religious persecution, provide a broad picture of early Chester County and its residents as they interacted with each other at home and in Philadelphia through business, religious, and...(see more)

Held at: Chester County Historical Society [Contact Us]

Thomas Arnold correspondence, 1837-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Thomas Arnold.

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

Cromwell Family correspondence, 1832-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence of the Cromwell family, a 19th century Quaker family, believed to be the in-laws of Thomas Chase.

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

Cope family correspondence, 1833-1855

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Cope family.

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

Edwards Family correspondence, 1829-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence among members of the Edwards family.

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

Newlin family correspondence, 1839-1846 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Newlin family. The majority of letters are addressed to Rachel Newlin, written by her brothers, Nicholas and William, and her sister, Hannah Ann Walter. The letters discuss family news, social calls, and events attended, particularly marriages in the Quaker community.

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

Naomi and Rayner Kelsey papers, 1842, 1900-1952, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:: The papers include the correspondence of Rayner and Naomi Kelsey, a diary kept by Naomi Kelsey, sermons and talks of Rayner Kelsey, and a number of miscellaneous objects.

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

Satterthwaite family papers, 1735-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (7 folders)
Abstract:: Satterthwaite family materials are primarily letters of family members in the 18th century to William Satterthwaite, as well as genealogical information (deaths, marriages, children, mostly 19th century) on the Satterthwaite, Mitchell, Stackhouse, Palmer, Simpson, Tomlinson, Wood, Croasdale, and other families.

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

Scattergood family papers, circa 1800-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft.
Abstract:: Primarily the letters of the Quaker Scattergood family detailing daily life in the Philadelphia area and touching on issues of dress. There is a also a letter of Joseph Scattergood from Tunesassa, New York, telling of his work with Cornplanter's Native Americans. As well, there is a diary kept by Ann Sellers from 1853 to 1856 and a cookbook, circa 1800.

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

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