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George Dillwyn financial records

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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041

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George Dillwyn (1738-1820) was born April 26, 1738, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Hill in 1759. Dillwyn was unsuccessful in business, but was recognized as a minister in 1766. In 1784, he and his wife traveled to England and the continent of Europe on a religious visit, along with Sarah Grubb, Mary Dudley, and Robert Grubb. In 1793, Dillwyn and his wife again visited England, where they stayed for nine years. George Dillwyn died June 23, 1820, in Burlington, New Jersey.

This collection is comprised of the two volumes of financial records of George Dillwyn, including a receipt book and an account book.

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Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.

Publisher
Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
Finding Aid Author
Kara Flynn
Finding Aid Date
November, 2015
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Collection Inventory

Receipt book, 1761-1820.
Volume 1
Scope and Content note

This volume records amounts received for goods and services from various individuals.

Account book, 1764-1793.
Volume 2
Scope and Content note

This volume records general expenses, expenses related to his house and land in Burlington, N.J., and payments made for goods and services.

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