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Taylor Family papers, 1737-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

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

Hugh Borton papers, 1965

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of typed notes on Howland genealogy, and photocopied pages from a book entitled, "New Bedford of the Past."

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

Soloman Cresson papers, Undated.

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the photocopy of a marriage certificate of Soloman Cresson and Anna Watson, and a photocopied descendants table.

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

Howard family papers, 1838

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of the Howard family, as well as a printed genealogy of the Howard family.

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

Garrett, McCollin, and Vail family papers, 1820-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence of the Garrett, McCollin, and Vail families.

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

Webb and Price family papers, 1703-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: The collection contains photos and genealogical information on the Webb and Price families.

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

Lippincott family tree, Undated.

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (5 items)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the five pieces of the large illustrated Lippincott family tree, which at one time belonged to Charles Lippincott.

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

Brantingham-Stratton Family Papers, 1817-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (1 box (ca.60 items))
Abstract:: This collection contains papers, in part typed transcriptions, concerning the Brantingham and Stratton families, Quaker families of England and Ohio. Includes correspondence and a transcript of sea journal (1798-1799) of George Brantingham (1770-1845), an English Quaker who emigrated to Philadelphia and by 1821 had settled in Salem, Ohio. Most of the correspondence is directed to George Brantingham or his daughter Hannah from members of Brantingham's family in England, including brothers, John Brantingham (1768-1823), Joseph Brantingham (1754-1832), and William Brantingham (1756-1840). Also included is a typed transcript of an autobiography of Daniel Stratton (1737-1872) of Ohio. The papers, including correspondence, biographies, and genealogical data, were compiled by Edith Stratton Platt, a descendant.

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

Margaret Roberts Eastburn Papers, 1786-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.63 linear ft. (2 boxes ( approx. 200 items))
Abstract:: Margaret Roberts Eastburn (1880-1964) was a Quaker elementary school teacher and principal. The collection contains primarily correspondence relating to Eastburn's career as an educator in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and especially her activities (1905-1921) as teacher and principal at Aimwell school, Philadelphia, Pa., a Quaker school for poor girls. Also included are biographical and genealogical materials, and business, financial, and legal papers of the Eastburn family of Bucks County, Pa.

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

Robert Heydon Gayner Papers, 1927-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:: Chiefly family papers of tye Gayner family, Quakers, of Sunderland, England. Especially includes John Gayner (1824-1911), and his brother, Robert Heydon Gayner (1831-1916). Topics include family affairs, various Quaker interests, including the religious welfare of sailors and evening schools for young men, American Civil War, and trips to Europe and Egypt.

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

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