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Rhoads, William Gibbons, Jr., 1838-1880

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Rhoads Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1033
Overview

Nineteenth century letters and papers primarily of the Quaker Gibbons and Rhoads families, often relating to abolition and the Free Produce Association.

Dates: 1822-1955

Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1211
Abstract The Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers indicate strong relationships and family ties that spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Sarah Wistar Rhoads (1839-1920) married William Gibbons Rhoads (1838-1880) on November 28, 1866. At that time, the Rhoads, Gibbons and Wistar families began corresponding, the result being an outstanding collection illustrating family support, friendship and love. These papers include correspondence, financial records, diaries and journals, memorabilia, classwork and...
Dates: Bulk, 1824-1930 1824-1963; Majority of material found within 1824 - 1930

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Abolitionists 1
Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century 1
Antislavery movements -- United States 1
Free produce movement 1
Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1