Place: Cecil County (Md.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 12.0 linear feet
Abstract:: New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania was chartered in 1723 and originally included the areas that now comprise adjacent Franklin Township and nearby London Britain Township. The New London Academy opened in 1743 and was responsible for educating a number of prominent colonial, revolutionary, and early American-era politicians, historians, clergy, and educators, including three signers of the Declaration of Independence. The New London Area Historical Society local history collection, 1711-2000 (bulk 1970-2000), consists of a mix of primary and secondary-source material relating to the history and residents of New London Township and nearby areas. Materials include manuscripts, property files, photographs, slides, newspaper clippings, subject files, and a small amount of records from various New London historical organizations.

Held at: New London Area Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 92 item
Abstract:: Photocopies of handwritten and typed transcripts of ninety-one 17th and 18th century wills from Cecil County, Maryland. Though the photocopies were made circa 1980, the date span of the original wills ranges from 1675-1720. The collection also includes a 20-page photocopied index that corresponds with many of the names of individuals found on wills.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.33 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of four volumes containing tax assessments, mathematical exercises, accounts, memoranda, and school compositions created by Mahlon and James Batten of Pencader Hundred, Delaware, between 1832 and 1874.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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