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Perot Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1147

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

  • 1684-1939

Creator

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 Feet (4 boxes)

Language

English

Overview

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.

Related Materials

For a booklet on the Perots, see A Historical Sketch of the Oldest Business House in America: the Francis Perot's Sons Malting Co. Philadelphia, [n.y.]

Processing Information

Original processing information unknown. Reboxed and finding aid updated in November 2022 by Andrea Brokate Castillo.

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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