Smyth family papers
Abstract
This collection includes letters between David Smyth and his brothers Thomas and John, regarding business and family news. Also included are notes on the Smyth family genealogy and on the Welsh tract.
Dates
- Creation: 1810-1819
Creator
- Smyth, David, 1783-1866 (Person)
- Smyth, John, 1775-1820 (Contributor, Person)
- Smyth, Thomas, 1773- (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
David Smyth was a Quaker merchant of Wilmington, Delaware. He was born in 1783, the son of Thomas and Mary Smyth. Among his seven siblings were Thomas, born in 1773, and John, born in 1775. David Smyth died in 1866.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Emily Cooper Johnson. Method of acquisition--Gift of.
Subject
- Smith family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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