Passmore family papers
Abstract
This collection includes papers of the Passmore family. Of particular interest are letters to Mary Passmore from her siblings George S. Pennock, Margaret and Rachel, relating family and local news. Also included are various invitations and collected poems.
Dates
- Creation: 1810-1866
Creator
- Passmore, Mary, 1795-1869 (Person)
- Passmore, Pennock, 1790-1857 (Contributor, Person)
- Passmore, Margaret, 1778-1874 (Contributor, Person)
- Passmore, George S. (George Stroud), 1788-1876 (Contributor, Person)
- Passmore, Rachel, 1785-1831 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Mary Passmore, a Quaker from London Grove, Pennsylvania, was born in 1795, the daughter of George and Mary (Pennock) Passmore. She was one of twelve children, including George Pennock, Margaret, and Rachel. In 1830 she married Jesse Hughes, and she died in 1869.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (7 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Dorothy Biddle James. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1973.
Subject
- Passmore family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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