Subject: Genealogy / Place: Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Montgomery County (Pa.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Genealogy Place Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) Place Montgomery County (Pa.)

Extent:: 3.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Anne Hannum Cresson was born around 1847 to Walter Cresson and Alice Hannum. The Cresson family of Philadelphia is descended from Pierre Cresson, a French Huguenot, born in 1609 or 1610. The Anne H. Cresson family papers, 1820-1900, contain the genealogical research of Anne H. Cresson, along with original papers from various family members.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

Extent:: 4.33 linear feet
Abstract:: Edward W. Hocker (1872-1962) was a librarian at the Germantown Historical Society, a local historian, and a journalist who wrote the popular column "Up and Down Montgomery County." The Edward W. Hocker papers, 1886-1959, include manuscripts for Hocker's books and articles, his correspondence as librarian for the Germantown Historical Society, genealogical research on the Hartman family, scrapbooks, and correspondence.

Held at: Germantown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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