William D. Parrish to wife Elizabeth Miller Parrish, 1851
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
William D. Parrish (1815-1863) and his older brother Dillwyn Parrish (1809-1866) were among the ten Philadelphians who established the small community of Riverton, Burlington County, New Jersey, in 1851. Located on the Delaware River just north of Philadelphia, it was created as a summer resort. Most of the founders were Quakers.
Dates
- Creation: 1851
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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