John Comly papers
Abstract
This collection includes printed and manuscript materials concerning the publication and sale of Comly's books, his probate records, and other papers relating to John Comly and his family. Also includes records of the Byberry & Andalusia (Turnpike) Road Company.
Dates
- Creation: 1830-1884
Creator
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
A birthright Friend, John Comly was the son of Isaac and Asenath Hampton Comly of Byberry. In 1803, John married Rebecca Budd of Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Over the course of his lifetime, John Comly worked as a farmer, an educator, a surveyor, a conveyancer, and published a number of books, including a grammar, spelling book, primer, and reader. He was also an acknowledged Quaker minister.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (9 folders (22 items)))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Byberry Library through Sec. Beatrice Walton. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1971/1/13.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Walton, Beatrice. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1967/12.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Janney, Frances Stokes. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1955.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Smith, Newlin R. and Marion B. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1971.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Roberts, Adeline. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1941/3/12.
Location of Originals Note
Indicator 1 Holder of originals: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, John Comly Papers, 1830-1884.
Subject
- Byberry & Andalusia Turnpike Road Company (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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