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Gilpin and Peirce families, 1934-1971

 File — Box: 10

Scope and Contents

Gideon Gilpin owned house used by General Lafayette during Battle of Brandywine. Patterson was descended from his son, Joseph, who married Sarah Peirce in 1802. Genealogical correspondence with Mabel Creth Sullivan D'Olier and Mary Patterson. Mary Patterson's notes on Matilda Gilpin diary that she gave to Friends Historical Library.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934-1971

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Physical Facet

1 folder

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