Shipley, Joseph (Liverpool to Ferris, Benjamin, 1848
Scope and Contents
ALS to "Dear Cousin" concerning a plot of land. Also, draft of Ferris's letter to his cousin Thomas S. Newlin concerning same plot; Ferris was the Arbitrator of the Will of Thomas Shipley. Joseph Shipley (1795-167) was a banker who made his fortune in London. He returned to Delaware in retirement and built Rockwood, a mansion in Newark. His niece, Sarah (1812-186) married Edward Bringhurst, the son of Dr. Joseph and Deborah (Ferris) Bringhurst..
Dates
- Creation: 1848
Conditions Governing Access
Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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