"Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams"
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of Joseph C. Carter, entitled "Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams." The manuscript provides a brief biography of, and genealogical information for, Ann Trimble Williams and George Williams, and their involvement in early Philadelphia philanthropic societies, including the Magdalen Society.
Dates
- Creation: 1976
Creator
- Carter, Joseph C. (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
George Williams (1766-1852) was born February 24, 1766, the son of Hezekiah and Grace (Biles) Williams. Williams was a Philadelphia merchant. George williams married Ann Trimble on 4th month, 10, 1811. Williams was one of the founders of the Magdalen Society in 1800, and acted as the chairman of the board of managers for many years. Williams died in 1852.
Ann Trimble Williams (1771-1857) was born on July 16, 1771, in Concordville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Samuel and Esther (Brinton) Trimble. Ann Williams died October 16, 1857, at the age of 86.
Extent
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Joseph C. Carter's manuscript, entitled "Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams," provides a brief biography of, and genealogical information for, Ann Trimble Williams and George Williams, and their involvement in early Philadelphia philanthropic societies, including the Magdalen Society.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed September, 2015.
- Title
- "Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams," 1976
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- September, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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