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Ogden, Charles Smith, 1822-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1822 - 1904

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Smith Ogden family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-108
Overview Charles Smith Ogden (1822-1904) was a Quaker businessman, genealogist, and civic leader. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, educated in Friends' schools, and married Emma Corbit in 1848. He worked as a wholesale druggist before the Civil War, was active on the committee to elect Abraham Lincoln, and served as Consul to Quebec, Canada, 1860-1864. In 1886, he began a tour around the world, which is recounted in his travel letters, 1886-1891. This collection contains genealogical...
Dates: 1732-1938

Collection of John Melchior Ogden papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-171
Identifier: SFHL-SC-171
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of John Melchior Ogden, including newspaper clippings, letters and receipts, as well as notices from charitable associations such as the Carpenters' Company and the House of Refuge. Also included are letters to Charles Smith Ogden regarding the book, In Memoriam John Melchior Ogden, as well as reminiscences of Philadelphia in 1800 by Jesse Ogden, and an engraving of Fairhill Meeting House by Joseph Pennell.

Dates: 1825-1885

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Canada -- Description and Travel 1
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Description and travel 1
Quakers -- 19th century -- Diaries 1
Quakers -- Genealogy 1
Quakers -- Social life and customs 1