Ellis Family papers
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters, deeds, surveyors' maps, wills, accounts, other; mainly the papers of William Cox Ellis (1787-1871) and Charles Ellis (1800-1874), pertaining to administration of family affairs.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1798-1884
Creator
- Ellis family (Author, Family)
- Ellis, William Cox (Author, Person)
- Ellis, Charles (Author, Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
William Cox Ellis (May 5, 1787 - December 13, 1871) was born in Fort Muncy, Pennsylvania. He was a lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1823 to March 3, 1825. Charles Ellis (1800-1874) was a founding member of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and served as its fourth president.
Extent
0.44 linear ft.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection includes letters, deeds, surveyors' maps, wills, accounts, other; mainly the papers of William Cox Ellis (1787-1871) and Charles Ellis (1800-1874), pertaining to administration of family affairs.
Acquisition
The Ellis Family papers were donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in May, 1965 by Nancy Morris Wood.
Processing Information
Processed by Mary A. Crauderueff; completed February, 2016.
Genre / Form
- Title
- Ellis Family papers, circa 1798-1884
- Author
- Mary A. Crauderueff
- Date
- February, 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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