Wistar Family
Scope and Contents
Genealogical information primarily about the Wistar family; legal information, including a receipt from B. Wistar Morris, Bishop of Oregon, for his share of the estate of Sally M. Waln, inventory of items in the estate of Thomas (1826-1862) and Priscilla F. Wistar by daughter, Elizabeth B. Wistar in 1863 and a living will executed by Edward M. Morris in 1937. Biographical information about Thomas Wistar (1798-1876), biographical accounts of the Wistar family by Esther F. Wistar, 1888. Anne M. Wistar's album of the sentiments of Wistar family members and other Quakers, 1870s-1880s; Thomas Wistar's Latin homework, 1921; hand-drawn coats of arms; proposed answers to queries, 1912; facsimile of the Germantown Protest against Slavery, 1688; signatures of some Cope, Haines and King family members.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use
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