Collection of Buckingham Monthly Meeting papers (copies)
Abstract
This collection consists of copies of papers relating to Buckingham Monthly Meeting, handed down through the Watson family. Included are accounts of the meeting by John Watson (1740-1817) and by Samuel Preston written to John Watson (1774-1864). Also included are memorials of prominent members of Buckingham Monthly Meeting, the most extensive of which refer to Jacob Holcombe, John Scarbrough, Oliver Paxson, and Phebe Ely.
Dates
- Creation: 1727-1829
Creator
- Watson, John, 1774-1864 (Person)
- Watson, John, 1746-1817 (Contributor, Person)
- Preston, Samuel, 1756-1834 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
John Watson (1774-1864) was a Quaker and a member of Buckingham Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania, along with his father, John Watson (1740-1817).
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Ownership and Custodial History
Original is property of Mrs. Julian Grady.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Method of acquisition--Lent for photocopy; Date of acquisition--1969.
Subject
- Ely, Phebe, 1699-1774 (Person)
- Holcombe, Jacob, d. 1748 (Person)
- Scarbrough, John, 1667?-1727 (Person)
- Paxson, Oliver, 1741-1818 (Person)
- Buckingham Monthly Meeting of Friends (Organization)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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