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William Penn patent to William Markham, Robert Turner, John Goodson, and Samuel Carpenter
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William Penn was a Quaker leader and founded the Province of Pennsylvania. William Markham was Acting Governor of Pennsylvania 1681-1682 and 1693-1699, and William Penn's cousin. Robert Turner was a Philadelphia merchant and Penn's colleague in planning Philadelphia. John Goodson was the first English physician to arrive under Penn's charter. Samuel Carpenter was Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania 1694-1698. Griffith Owen was a physician and is credited with performing the first surgical operation in Pennsylvania. All of these men were wealthy Quakers who ran in similar circles. This document highlights the connections between prominent physicians, statesment, and Quaker community leaders.
This patent authorizes a grant of seven acres to Griffith Owen. It is signed by John Goodson, Robert Turner, and William Markham and has a wax seal attached.
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- Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
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- Rayna Andrews
- Finding Aid Date
- 2024 April 23
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