Call Number:

MC.975.07.018

Repository:

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Extent:

0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

"Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams" (HC.MC.975.07.018), Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

Date:

1976

Creator:

Carter, Joseph C.

Form:

manuscripts (documents) and autobiographies (documents)

Abstract:

Joseph C. Carter's manuscript, entitled "Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams," provides a brief biography of, and genealogical information for, Ann Trimble Williams and George Williams, and their involvement in early Philadelphia philanthropic societies, including the Magdalen Society.

George Williams (1766-1852) was born February 24, 1766, the son of Hezekiah and Grace (Biles) Williams. Williams was a Philadelphia merchant. George williams married Ann Trimble on 4th month, 10, 1811. Williams was one of the founders of the Magdalen Society in 1800, and acted as the chairman of the board of managers for many years. Williams died in 1852.

Ann Trimble Williams (1771-1857) was born on July 16, 1771, in Concordville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Samuel and Esther (Brinton) Trimble. Ann Williams died October 16, 1857, at the age of 86.

This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of Joseph C. Carter, entitled "Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams." The manuscript provides a brief biography of, and genealogical information for, Ann Trimble Williams and George Williams, and their involvement in early Philadelphia philanthropic societies, including the Magdalen Society.