Ernest H. Bennis papers
Abstract
Genealogical and Historical manuscripts, clippings and photographs relating to Quaker families in Ireland, particularly in Limerick, Dublin and Waterford. One manuscript on the Malcomson family was co-written by Alexander Malcomson. Includes information on industries in which Quakers were involved as well as Quaker aid during the famine and the Fenian Rebellion. Also contains correspondence with Charles Francis Jenkins in which Bennis requests that his writings be passed on to the Friends Historical Library.
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1946
Creator
- Bennis, Ernest H. (Ernest Henry) (Person)
- Malcomson, Alexander (Contributor, Person)
- Jenkins, Charles Francis, 1865-1951 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Ernest H. Bennis, a birthright member of Limerick Monthly Meeting, was an amateur Irish Quaker historian. The eldest child of Joseph Fisher Bennis, a grocer, and Emilia Frances Carrol, he married Helen Margaret Pike, a member of Limerick Monthly Meeting, in 1901.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Charles Francis Jenkins. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1931, 1946.
Subject
- Malcomson family (Family)
- Baylee family (Family)
- Jacobs family (Family)
- Benn family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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