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Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware County

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Abraham Bonsall family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-167
Identifier: SFHL-SC-167
Abstract

Miscellaneous papers of Abraham Bonsall and his family, 1682-1918. Of note are the marriage intentions of Job Sinkler and Elizabeth Musgrave, 1771, colonial currency, 1756-1777, and a Bonsall family tree, no date.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1682-1918-1699-1793
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Samuel J. Bunting, Jr., Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-021
Abstract Samuel J. Bunting, Jr., (1889-1966) was a birthright Hicksite Friend descended from a family that was associated for many generations with the Society of Friends in Pennsylvania and, in particular, with the Darby Monthly Meeting. A graduate of Swarthmore College and banker by profession, he was interested in genealogy and worked over a long period of time to compile family records. Included is material on the Bunting, Ridgways, Andrews, and Lloyd families as well as original documents, such...
Dates: 1789-1959
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Townsend Cooper family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-025
Identifier: SFHL-SC-025
Abstract

Includes Townsend Cooper's receipt book, 1870-74, and miscellaneous receipts, the disownments of Elizabeth and Mary Cooper, a printed invitation to a quilting party, 1831, and other miscellaneous materials. Also includes genealogical notes on the Cooper and Hibberd families.

Dates: 1796-1954
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Howell family correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-059
Identifier: SFHL-SC-059
Abstract This collection is composed of correspondence of Elizabeth Howell and her family, Philadelphia-area Quakers. Most of the letters were received by Elizabeth Howell, many are condolence latters on the death of her mother in 1866. In addition to family news, there is a receipt for tuition at Friends Select School, a letter of acknowledgement from Israel Howell to Chester Monthly Meeting, and a short note relating the reaction of the author to the assasination of Abraham Lincoln. Correspondents...
Dates: 1841-1885, bulk 1841-1876
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Ann Paschall Jackson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-186
Abstract The collection contains diaries, ledgers, and albums of Ann Price Gibson Paschall Jackson (1792-1874) and her family. Related to many Pennsylvania Quaker families including Price, Sharples/Sharpless, Paschall, and Townsend, Ann P. Paschall (later Ann P. Jackson) was recorded as a minister of Darby Monthly Meeting (Hicksite) in 1831. Series 1 is composed of her diaries, 1814 to 1874. The detailed entries concern religious and practical matters. Series 2 contains diaries, ledgers, and...
Dates: 1709 - 1936; Majority of material found within 1810 - 1874
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Lansdowne Monthly Meeting photographs

 Collection — Othertype PA-171
Identifier: SFHL-PA-171
Abstract

These pictures are of meeting activities, past and present members, and meeting houses, along with some others, for Lansdowne Monthly Meeting in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1953 - 2000
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Lewis-Pratt Family Papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-244
Identifier: SFHL-SC-244
Abstract

Collection of manuscripts of the Lewis and Pratt families of Delaware County in Pennsylvania. Includes bible pages with births, marriages, and deaths, as well as Quaker documents. Of particular interest is a letter from Thomas H. Speakman to his sister, M.M. Jenkinson on an inheritance which also includes a reference to Rowland Johnson, Lucretia Mott, Clement Biddle, and James Martin at the Cherry Street meeting house.

Dates: ca.1790-1851 & n.d
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Media Friends' Association minutes

 Collection — Othertype RG4-085
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-085
Abstract

Media Friends Association, a Quaker study and social group, was established in 1894 in Media, Pennsylvania, by members of Providence Preparative Meeting (Hicksite). The goal of the Association was to further discussion and knowledge of the history and testimonies of Friends, and the meetings, which included reports, papers, and readings, were open to all who were interested. The collection contains one volume of minutes, with constitution and by-laws included.

Dates: 1894-1925
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Abel Minshall family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-155
Identifier: SFHL-SC-155
Abstract

This collection includes photocopies of the legal and financial papers of Abel Minshall and his father Thomas. Included are land surveys, wills, and genealogical information.

Dates: 1797-1826
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Edith Verlenden Paschall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-117
Abstract Edith Verlenden Paschall (1881-1961) was a Quaker genealogist and historian from Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The collection contains correspondence, legal papers and marriage certificates (chiefly photocopies), wills, notes, miscellaneous memorabilia, and pictures, collected by Paschall and relating to the Paschall family and other Quaker families. Includes material relating to the history and settlement of Darby, Pa., the development of Darby Monthly Meeting, and historic houses and...
Dates: 1736-1962; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1962
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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