Mason, Smith, Ewing family papers
Scope and Contents
The collection presents a detailed picture of several generations of Smiths, Masons and Ewings, Philadelphia families, at least some of whom were Quakers, portraying their daily lives and concerns. The primary authors are Edith Mason Smith (1857-1944) and her husband, Joshua Cowgill Smith (1857-1911), their children Elizabeth Newlin Smith (1884-1977) and her husband J.M. Sharpless Ewing ( - 1960), Mildred Smith (1888-1973) and Jean Smith (1883-1966). The concentration of the collection is the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, although the earliest document is dated 1809 and the latest in 1970. Included are a travel diary kept by Elizabeth Newlin Smith in the 20th century; a folder of marriage certificates, including Joshua Cowgill and Martha Newlin, 1809; Gideon Smith and Elizabeth Cowgill, 1834; Rebecca Smith and Thomas Gould, 1867 and others. Additionally, there are photographs of members of the Smith and Ewing families, and one of James Whitall, husband of Mildred Smith and some photographs of family homes. Most of the items are in poor condition.
Dates
- Creation: 1809-1970
Creator
- Whitall, James (Person)
- Whitall, Mildred Smith (Person)
- Smith, Jean M., 1883-1966 (Person)
- Mason, Samuel (Person)
- Smith, Edith Mason (Person)
- Smith, Joshua Cowgill (Person)
- Ewing, J.M. Sharpless (Person)
- Ewing, Elizabeth Newlin Smith (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Extent
4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection presents a detailed picture of several generations of Smiths, Masons and Ewings -Philadelphia families, at least some of whom were Quakers, portraying their daily lives and concerns. The primary authors are Edith Mason Smith (1857-1944) and her husband, Joshua Cowgill Smith (1857-1911), their children Elizabeth Newlin Smith (1884-1977) and her husband J.M. Sharpless Ewing ( - 1960), Mildred Smith (1888-1973) and Jean Smith (1883-1966). The concentration of the collection is the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century.
General
A genealogical tree for the descendants of Samuel Mason is available.
Processing Information
Processing history is unknown.
Source
- Mason, Samuel, IV (Person)
Subject
- Smith family (Family)
- Mason family (Family)
- Ewing family (Family)
- Conowingo & Stafford Flint and Feldspar Mills and Quarries (Organization)
- Mason, Samuel, IV (Person)
- Smith, Edith Mason (Person)
- Smith, Joshua Cowgill (Person)
- Ewing, Elizabeth Newlin Smith (Person)
- Ewing, J.M. Sharpless (Person)
- Whitall, Mildred Smith (Person)
- Smith, Jean M., 1883-1966 (Person)
- Title
- Mason, Smith, Ewing Family Papers, 1809-1970
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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