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Pemberton, John, 1727-1795

 Person

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Balderston Collected Manuscripts

 Collection — Othertype SC-006
Identifier: SFHL-SC-006
Abstract Most of the correspondence in this collection is addressed to Henry Drinker concerning trivial and more substantive matters of his business and that of the Society of Friends, including a letter from William Savery in 1794 from Canadagua describing a visit to the Oneidas. Also included are a document from the Philadelphia Committee to Joseph Elkinton in Tunesassah (1822) and a subscription list (1831) for J.J. Foster's publication on the New Jersey Crosswicks trial, signed by Roberts Vaux...
Dates: 1735-1822

Richard T. Cadbury collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-954
Abstract

Letters of English and American Friends written at the end of the 18th century on topics relating to travel in the ministry in England and the northeastern United States, Friends, and health. Almost all the letters are directed to Quaker minister, James Thornton.

Dates: 1780 - 1878

Henry Drinker papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-061
Abstract

Correspondence relating to Henry Drinker (1734-1809).

Dates: 1785-1808

"The Life and Travels in the Ministry of the Gospel of John Pemberton"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-045
Abstract

William Hodgson Jr. (1804-1878) published a number of pieces related to the Society of Friends. This collection is composed of the single volume manuscript, "The Life and Travels in the Ministry of the Gospel of John Pemberton," written by William Hodgson, Jr.The manuscript recounts his early life, first journey in Europe with John Churchman, excerpts of diary kept during revolutionary war, his second visit to Europe, and his travel in England and Scotland.

Dates: 1842

Gulielma M. Howland Collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1000
Abstract

In these papers collected by Gulielma Howland are letters or other writings of such notable Quakers as George Dillwyn, Susanna Dillwyn, Samuel Emlen, John Fothergill,, Rebecca Grellet, Hannah Griffitts, Sarah Moore Grimke, Hill family, Margaret H. Hilles, James Logan, Margaret Hill Morris, Milcah Martha Moore, James and John Pemberton,, Daniel B. Smith, John Smith, Margaret H. Smith, Roberts Vaux, Daniel Wheeler and Thomas Wistar.

Dates: ca. 1700-1867

Jackson-Conard Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-217
Abstract

The Jackson-Conard Family Papers include correspondence and other manuscripts of the Jackson and Conard families of London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The primary recipients are William Jackson (1746-1834), a Quaker minister, and his nephew, William Jackson (1789-1864), who served a single term in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was active in the anti-slavery movement.

Dates: 1748-1910

Pemberton Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1036
Abstract

Correspondence (personal and business) and other papers of Israel Pemberton (1715-1779), James Pemberton (1723-1809) and John Pemberton (1727-1795), the sons of Israel Pemberton (1684-1754) and Rachel Read Pemberton of Philadelphia.

Dates: 1741-1789

John Pemberton diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-055
Abstract

John Pemberton was a Quaker minister who was involved in Native American issues. The first volume describes Pemberton's visit to England from 1750 to 1754, the second volume is composed of daily entries dated from 1778. The majority of entries in both volumes describe Quaker meetings attended and social visits with Friends and family.

Dates: 1750-1778

John Pemberton manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-121
Abstract

This manuscript provides a brief biographical sketch of John Pemberton, and contains excerpts from his journals and letters from his religious visit in England in 1750.

Dates: Undated.

Pemberton Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-039
Abstract The collection contains primarily family correspondence of the three Pemberton brothers -- Israel, James, and John, prominent members of the Society of Friends in Philadelphia who were exiled to Virginia during the Revolutionary War for their pacifism. It also includes a small number of correspondence from Edward Stabler and Alexander White, an account on the life of James Pemberton, and the will of his wife, Phebe Lewis Pemberton. Topics include the Pembertons' exile to Winchester, Va.,...
Dates: 1756-1812

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Quakers -- History 4
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Botany 1
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Health 1
Lay ministry -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County 1
Legislators -- Pennsylvania 1
Oneida Indians 1
Pennsylvania -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Conscientious objectors 1
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Conscientious objectors 1
Quaker businesspeople 1
Quaker conscientious objectors -- Pennsylvania 1
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Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
Quakers -- Persecutions 1
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Quakers -- Social life and customs 1
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Society of Friends -- Social life and customs 1
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 1
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