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William Reckitt papers

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
SC.105
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, William Reckitt Papers, 1756-1831.
Date:
1756-1831 (inclusive)
Creator:
Reckitt, William, 1706-1769 and Pemberton, John, 1727-1795
Abstract:
This collection includes photographic copies of letters regarding his travels in the ministry, family birth certificates, and a list of ship stores. Also included is a letter from John Pemberton, relating family news and giving an account of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.

William Reckitt was an English Quaker and travelling minister. Born in 1706, he was the son of Thomas Lea and Susannah Reckitt. He married Ellen Maw in 1731. His travels in ministry took him to Barbados and to America. He died in 1769.

Source of acquisition--Elizabeth Russell. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1977.

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