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Rebecca W. Lightfoot family papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-126
Identifier: SFHL-SC-126

Abstract

This collection includes family invitations, a letter from Amos S. Jackson, and several letters from Mary Cadwallader Lightfoot to her daughter-in-law Rebecca, regarding family news. Also included is a small book of Hannah Wood's, containing personal notes.

Dates

  • 1817-1902

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Rebecca W. Lightfoot was born around 1851, the daughter of Amos S. and Hannah (Wood) Jackson of Warminster, Pa. In 1878, she married Lee Garrigues Lightfoot, the son of Thomas and Mary Bonner Cadwallader Lightfoot (1820-1907) of Upper Dublin, Pa. Rebecca W. Lightfoot died in 1934.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Charles Suplee. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1965.

Description rules
Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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