Account ledger of Rebecca J. Smedley trust fund 1899-1936 , 1899 - 1936
File — Box: 7
Scope and Contents
Rebecca Jones Smedley (1786-1859) was the widow of Jacob Smedley (1789-1937) who had inherited a tract of Smedley land in Willistown Township, Pennsylvania. In her Will executed in 1854, she created a fund to grant funds to young Quakers starting in life. Her brother-in-law William Smedley was one of the trustees, succeeded by Edward G. Smedley, then Walter Smedley
Dates
- Creation: 1899 - 1936
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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