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Genealogical and family records, 1840-1910 and undated

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Scope and Contents

Includes: Manuscript genealogical record of the children of Charles and Mary Dilworth containing numerous entries relating to family members, circa 1765-1885; Manuscript memorial biography of William Townsend (1711-1792) who resided in Chester County, Pennsylvania.12 mo. Inscribed on the front blank “To Joanna Sharpless - From her brother Joseph Townsend - Baltimore 6.th mo. 6th. 1840."; Manuscript family register. Lists the full names and birthdays of 23 children born between 1783 and 1821 to Joseph Townsend and each of his three wives (Hannah, Mary, Esther). Inscribed on the verso of the front wrap "Joseph Townsend of Baltimore with his respects to his niece Mira Sharpless of Philadelphia."; Manuscript genealogy of the Townsend Family, containing entries relating to members who lived circa 1680-1840. In the hand of Isaac Townsend (1774-1865), father-in-law of Mira Sharpless Townsend; Assorted manuscript and printed items relating to genealogy of the Sharpless and Townsend families, circa 1860-1910.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-1910 and undated

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Collection is open for research.

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