Series 5: Genealogy and Family History, 1796-1939
Series
Scope and Contents
Minshall Painter had a deep interest in family history. Late in life he pursued genealogical research, working with Gilbert Cope (1840-1928), local Quaker author and genealogist. The Series contains primarily Minshall's research. Also of interest are letters, one from John J. Tyler (1896) with a biography of his Uncle Minshall, and two from Samuel Trimble (1896) describing his friendship with the Painter brothers.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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