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John Comly papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-SC-023
Abstract
This collection includes printed and manuscript materials concerning the publication and sale of Comly's books, his probate records, and other papers relating to John Comly and his family. Also includes records of the Byberry & Andalusia (Turnpike) Road Company.
Dates:
1830-1884
Comly-White Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-030
Overview
John Comly, a Quaker minister and school master, was born in 1773. He married Rebecca Budd, a fellow teacher at the Westtown School, in 1803. They operated the Pleasant Hill Boarding School on their Byberry farm from 1804-1815. The collection includes family correspondence, the journal of John Comly's brother, Isaac, other manuscript writings, financial and legal papers, and miscellaneous papers. Also includes the ledger and memorabilia of Pleasant Hill Boarding School and papers of Helen Comly...
Dates:
1771-1961
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 material,...
Dates:
1732-1938
David Seaman correspondence
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-SC-114
Abstract
This collection includes the correspondence of David Seaman, primarily relating to the Hicksite controversy. Correspondents include Edward Hicks, Samuel Mott, Halliday Jackson, and John Comly.
Dates:
1808-1843
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- Quakers -- Pennsylvania 3
- Quakers -- Social life and customs 2
- diaries 2
- Byberry (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1
- Canada -- Description and Travel 1
- Hicksites 1
- Moreland (Montgomery County, Pa. : Township) 1
- Quakers -- 19th century -- Diaries 1
- Quakers -- Education 1
- Quakers -- Genealogy 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) -- Poughkeepsie 1
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Québec (Province) 1
- Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 1
- Voyages and travels -- 19th century 1 ∧ less
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- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 2
- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 2
- Byberry & Andalusia Turnpike Road Company 1
- Comly family 1
- Comly, Charles B. (Charles Budd), 1808-1894 1
- Comly, Debby Ann, 1812-1882 1
- Comly, Isaac, 1779-1847 1
- Comly, Rebecca, 1773-1832 1
- Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 1
- Francke, Marie Ogden, 1878-1955 1
- Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 1
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 1
- Mott, Samuel, b. 1766 1
- Ogden family 1
- Ogden, Charles Smith, 1822- 1
- Ogden, Emma Corbit, 1827-1874 1
- Pleasant Hill Boarding School (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1
- Seaman, David, 1791-1844 1
- Swarthmore College 1
- White, Helen Comly, 1854-1938 1
- White, Howard, 1844-1916 1 ∧ less
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