Williams family papers
Abstract
Contains family correspondence and some other papers of the extended Williams family, primarily from Esther and Benjamin Williams who were Philadelphia Quakers and from their nephew, Charles B. Williams, the son of Thomas Williams. Correspondents include Lippincotts, Warner, Roberts, and Dubre family members. Of special interest is a letter from Charles B. Williams, 1853, describing the vacationing habits of Philadelphians at mid-century. Also, a 1856 letter from Isaac Williams concerning the prevailing interest in spiritualism.
Dates
- Creation: 1804-1863
Creator
- Williams, Esther, -1828 (Contributor, Person)
- Williams, Benjamin, 1774- (Contributor, Person)
- Williams, Charles B., 1803- (Contributor, Person)
- Williams family (Williams, Benjamin, 1774-) (Family)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Benjamin Williams, son of Thomas and Rachel (Warner) Williams of Philadelphia, married Esther Dubre, daughter of James and Sarah (Lacey) Dubre of Wrightstown, Pa., in 1808. They corresponded with Esther's sisters, Mary and Martha Dubre of Wrightstown, Bucks Co., Pa., and with her sister and brother in law, Armelle and Charles E. Lippincott of New York City. Their nephews, Isaac and Charles B. Williams of Philadelphia, wrote to their Roberts cousin and aunt of Bucks County, Pa.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Language
English
Arrangement
Arranged in folders: 1. Miscellaneous family papers.; 2. Correspondence, 1804-1841; 3. Correspondence, 1822-1841; 4. Correspondence,1849-1863.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Tolles Fund. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1999.
Subject
- Williams, Esther, -1828 (Person)
- Williams, Benjamin, 1774- (Person)
- Williams family (Family)
- Dubre family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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