George Dillwyn financial records
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the two volumes of financial records of George Dillwyn, including a receipt book and an account book.
Dates
- Creation: 1761-1820
Creator
- Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
George Dillwyn (1738-1820) was born April 26, 1738, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Hill in 1759. Dillwyn was unsuccessful in business, but was recognized as a minister in 1766. In 1784, he and his wife traveled to England and the continent of Europe on a religious visit, along with Sarah Grubb, Mary Dudley, and Robert Grubb. In 1793, Dillwyn and his wife again visited England, where they stayed for nine years. George Dillwyn died June 23, 1820, in Burlington, New Jersey.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (2 volumes)
Language
English
Overview
This collection is comprised of the two volumes of financial records of George Dillwyn, including a receipt book and an account book.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.
- Title
- George Dillwyn financial records, 1761-1820
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- November, 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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