Perot Family papers
Scope and Contents
An aggregation of primarily genealogical and biographical information on the Perot, Marshall, Morris, Gomey, Siter, Powell, Sansom, and Wilcox families. The collection includes deeds (1684-1881); Gomey family wills, testaments, and Perot family history and materials, specifically about Francis Perot (1796-1885) T. Morris Perot (1828-1902), T. Morris Perot, Jr. (1872-1945), and T. Morris Perot III; genealogical and family histories of the Siter, Perot, and Sansom families and Francis Perot's Sons Malting Co.; data on the Marshall, Powell, Wilcox, and Morris families; and miscellaneous information.
Dates
- Creation: 1684-1939
Creator
- Perot family (Family)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical / Historical
Anthony Morris (1654-1721) came to the British colonies in North America with William Penn in 1682, settling first in Burlington and later in Philadelphia. In 1687, he purchased a lot at Front Street below Walnut, where he erected a brewery. Subsequent generations continued in the business.
Francis Perot (1796-1885) was apprenticed in 1812 to the 5th and 6th generations of Morrises (Thomas and Joseph). In 1818, Perot started his own brewery and malt house on Vine Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, bringing other family members into the business and marrying Elizabeth Morris. The Morrises turned their business over to Francis Perot. T. Morris Perot and Elliston Perot represent the 7th and 8th generations in the business.
Biographical information from: "A Condensed History of the Oldest Business House in America - The Francis Perot's Sons Malting Co. of Philadelphia." 1890. In PG and QC.
Extent
2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A history across several generations of Quaker brewers beginning with Anthony Morris in the 17th century. As well, there is genealogical and biographical information on the Perot, Marshall, Morris, Gomey, Siter, Powell, and Wilcox families.
Processing Information
Original processing information unknown. Reboxed and finding aid updated in November 2022 by Andrea Brokate Castillo.
Subject
- Morris, Anthony, 1654-1721 (Person)
- Perot, Francis, 1796-1885 (Person)
- Gomey family (Family)
- Marshall family (Family)
- Morris family (Family)
- Perot family (Family)
- Powell family (Family)
- Sansom family (Family)
- Siter family (Family)
- Wilcox family (Family)
- Perot, Thomas Morris, 1828-1902 (Person)
- Perot, Thomas Morris, 1872-1945 (Person)
- Perot, T. Morris (Thomas Morris), 1906-1991 (Person)
Topical
- Title
- Perot Family papers, 1684-1939
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- November 2022: Reboxed and finding aid updated
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