Contents
Descriptive Summary
BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL
SCOPE AND CONTENT
Arrangement
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
Materials catalogued separately
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS
Ser. 1. Biographical and genealogical, 1698-1978
Ser. 2. Correspondence, 1817-1952 and n.d.
3. Drawings, mostly undated
4. Diaries, 1817-1860
5. Writings and Poetry, 1797-1941, n.d.
Ser. 6. Albums and Account Books, 1750-1899
7. Photographs:
Ser. 8. Miscellaneous, 1847-1961, n.d.
Ser. 9. Relics, 1838-1902
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An Inventory of the Lewis-Fussell Family Papers, 1698-1978
Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff
Encoding made possible by a grant by the Gladys Kriebel Delmas Foundation to the Philadelphia Consortium of Special Collections Libraries
1980
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Title
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Lewis-Fussell Family Papers, |
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1698-1978 |
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Abstract:
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Bartholomew Fussell was a Quaker minister who married Rebecca Bond at Abington Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania in 1781. He was a member of Uwchlan Monthly Meeting of Friends at his death in 1838. The couple had eight children, viz. Esther, William, Sarah, Joseph, Jacob, Bartholomew, Rebecca, and Solomon. Esther married John Lewis in 1818, and they had four children, among whom was Graceanna Lewis, Quaker scientist and humanitarian. Joseph Fussell married Elizabeth Moore in 1814, and their eldest son, Henry Bartholomew, married Maria Lewis. Rebecca Fussell married Joseph Trimble in 1837, and their only daughter, Esther Jane, married Isaac Lippincott. The collection contains correspondence, journals, other writings, account books, albums, photographs, and miscellaneous notes of members of the Lewis and Fussell families of Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. Includes the papers and drawings of Graceanna Lewis, prominent Quaker natural scientist and social reformer. Educated at the Kimberton Boarding School, she also taught at a number of female seminaries, including a boarding school managed by her uncle, Bartholomew Fussell, and the Foster School for Girls at Clifton Springs, N.Y. Of particular interest is her correspondence with a cousin concerning phrenology and a school for black children in which he was teaching, and her manuscript memoirs of the Underground Railroad. The collection also includes the correspondence (1836-90) of Henry B. Fussell, with his observations on politics and the Civil War, and that of Linnaeus Fussell, with descriptions of his travels in China and in other parts of Asia from 1867-69 while aboard the U.S.S. Unadilla. The early life of the artist, Charles Lewis Fussell is mentioned in the correspondence of his mother, Rebecca Lewis Fussell; the letters of the former are also part of this collection. Other correspondents include Rebecca F. Trimble, Esther Jane Trimble, Esther Lewis, Henry M. Fussell, Rebecca L. Fussell, and many other family members.
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Extent:
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12 boxes; 6 linear ft. |
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Identification:
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RG 5/087 |
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Location:
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For current information on the location of materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. |
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Bartholomew Fussell was a Quaker minister who married Rebecca Bond at Abington Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania in 1781. He was a member of Uwchlan Monthly Meeting of Friends at his death in 1838. The couple had eight children, viz. Esther, William, Sarah, Joseph, Jacob, Bartholomew, Rebecca, and Solomon. Esther married John Lewis in 1818, and they had four children, among whom was Graceanna Lewis, Quaker scientist and humanitarian. Joseph Fussell married Elizabeth Moore in 1814, and their eldest son, Henry Bartholomew, married Maria Lewis. Rebecca Fussell married Joseph Trimble in 1837, and their only daughter, Esther Jane, married Isaac Lippincott.
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1840s-1860s |
Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912) is the most prominent of the members of the Lewis and Fussell families included in this collection. Her mother, Esther Fussell Lewis (1782-1848), and later for a time Graceanna herself managed the family farm near Kimberton, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Educated at Kimberton Boarding School, Graceanna at various times supported herself as a schoolteacher, beginning in York, Pa., from 1842-1844 where she taught at a boarding school for girls managed by her uncle, Bartholomew Fussell. |
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1869-1970 |
While she was devoted to social reform, working for abolition of slavery, temperance, and women's rights, by the 1860s her efforts were directed mostly to the sciences, especially ornithology and botany. After intensive studies in the sciences in the 1860s in Philadelphia, Graceanna Lewis was elected to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in 1870. |
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1868, 1877, 1883-1885 |
She applied unsuccessfully for teaching posts in 1868 and 1877 at Vassar College after which she resumed teaching at preparatory schools, including the Foster School for Girls at Clifton Springs, N.Y. from 1883-85. |
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In 1885 Graceanna Lewis retired to Media, Pa., where she spent her remaining years. She applied her artistic talents to her study of science, and the Lewis Papers contain many of her drawings of plants and birds. |
Not all members of the Fussell and Lewis families were so devoted to science and social reform. Henry Bartholomew Fussell (1815-1890) was keenly interested in politics, and his letters contain observations on the Civil War and later on support for Republican leaders. Linnaeus Fussell (1842-1907) joined the Union army but soon became a Navy doctor. Many of his letters describe his travels while in the Navy, especially in China and other parts of Asia, 1867-69, while aboard the U.S.S. Unadilla. A few letters mention the Darien expedition (near Panama) in 1871. The early pioneer life of the artist Charles Lewis Fussell (1840-1909) is mentioned in the correspondence of his mother, Rebecca Lewis Fussell (1820-1893). Charles Lewis Fussell joined the Union Colony in Greeley, Colorado in 1870.
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The collection contains correspondence, journals, other writings, account books, albums, photographs, and miscellaneous notes of members of the Lewis and Fussell families of Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. Includes the papers and drawings of Graceanna Lewis, prominent Quaker natural scientist and social reformer. Educated at the Kimberton Boarding School, she also taught at a number of female seminaries, including a boarding school managed by her uncle,
Bartholomew Fussell, and the Foster School for Girls at Clifton Springs, N.Y. Of particular interest is her correspondence with a cousin concerning phrenology and a school for black children in which he was teaching, and her manuscript memoirs of the Underground Railroad. The collection also includes the correspondence (1836-90) of Henry B. Fussell, with his observations on politics and the Civil War, and that of Linnaeus Fussell, with descriptions of his travels in China and in other parts of Asia from 1867-69 while aboard the U.S.S. Unadilla. The early life of the artist, Charles Lewis Fussell is mentioned in the correspondence of his mother, Rebecca Lewis Fussell; the letters of the former are also part of this collection. Other correspondents include Rebecca F. Trimble, Esther Jane Trimble, Esther Lewis, Henry M. Fussell, Rebecca L. Fussell, and many other family members.
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Friends Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings: Researchers are advised to search by subject and author, when applicable.
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The collection is divided into nine series:
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Ser. 1. Biographical and genealogical, 1698-1978
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Genealogical material, 1863-1905, n.d.
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Fan chart of the Lewis and Fussell families
1863
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Genealogy of the Fussell Family by Edwin Neal Fussell
1891
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Genealogical notes by Graceanna Lewis
[1905] ms. book
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Genealogical notes by Esther Fussell Lewis
n.d.
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Genealogical notes by Graceanna Lewis
n.d.
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Genealogical notes concerning Welsh and Irish descent of the Fussell family by Graceanna Lewis
n.d.
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Genealogical notes by Henry Moore Fussell Jr.
n.d.
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Genealogical material on the Foulke family
1898 and n.d.
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Genealogical notes, author unknown
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Biographical material, 1698-1978 and n.d.
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Bartholomew Longstreth: Certificate of character
1698/99
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Jacob Fussell: Memorial
1791
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Edward Longstreth: Memorial
1831
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Graceanna Lewis, 1875-1952, n.d.
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Biographical material
1875-1976 and n.d.
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Underground Railroad memoirs
1912?
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the Lewis and Vincent Township farms
1952 and n.d.
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Bartholomew Fussell: Memorial
1871 and 1924
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Linnaeus Fussell: Memorial
[1907]
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Obituaries of various members of the Fussell family
1862-1978
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Pikeland Graveyard material
1878-1923 and n.d.
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Miscellaneous
1936 and n.d.
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Indentures and Wills, 1741-1947
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Solomon Fussell: Indenture
1741
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William Jeanes: Will and Appraisal of Goods
1747-1782
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John Lewis Sr.: Will
1823
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Elizabeth R. Lewis: Will
1856
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Graceanna Lewis: Will
1903
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Emily Roberts Fussell: Will
1946-1947
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Ser. 2. Correspondence, 1817-1952 and n.d.
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Esther Fussell Lewis
1817-1848 and n.d.
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Graceanna Lewis
1836-1915 and n.d.
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Fussell family, 1833-1952, n.d.
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Rebecca Fussell Trimble
1837-1881
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Esther Jane Trimble Lippincott
1856-1881
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Esther Ann Fussell Jacobs
1833-1900
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Henry Bartholomew Fussell
1836-1890 and n.d.
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Edwin Fussell
1833-1874 and n.d.
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Rebecca Fussell Lewis
1837-1892 and n.d.
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Emma Jane Fussell
1849-1862 and n.d.
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Charles Lewis Fussell
1860-1885
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Linnaeus Fussell
1858-1907 and n.d.
See also: Ser. 5: E.F. Cope, “Bits of Background”
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Edith Johnson Fussell
1868-1907 and n.d.
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Ellen Fussell Cope
1884-1952 and n.d.
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Anna Fussell
1856-1894 and n.d.
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Henry Moore Fussell
to 1917
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Mary Townsend Fussell
1860-1923
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Henry Moore Fussell Jr.
1893-1938 and n.d.
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Miscellaneous correspondence of the Lewis and Fussell families
1811-1900 and n.d.
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3. Drawings, mostly undated
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Watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings of birds, plants, flowers, and alphabet letters by Graceanna Lewis
mostly undated
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4. Diaries, 1817-1860
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Esther Lewis Fussell (1792-1848), 1817-1851
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Diaries
1-1-1830 to 12-31-1832; 1-1-1834 to 2-2-1848
Includes original manuscripts and extracts by Alice Fussell, 1830-1847, and Graceanna Lewis, 1830-1832.
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Book of specimens,
7-5-1817 to 8-5-1818. original ms.
Written as tributes of affection by her pupils at Forest School.
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Expense book concerning the construction of the house at Sunnyside
1846-1847 original ms.
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Receipt book
3-2-1834 to 1-1-1851 original ms.
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Book of appraisement in the settlement of the estate of Esther Lewis
1845 original ms.
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Rebecca Fussell Trimble (1796-1882), Diary
3-29-1854 to 2-10-1856 ms. copy only
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Rebecca Lewis Fussell (1820-1893), Diary concerning her wedding trip with Edwin Fussell
4-15-1838 to 12-2-1838 original ms. and copy
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Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), Record book,
3-24-1854 to 2-12-1856 original ms.
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Sarah Emily Roberts Fussell (1827-), Recollections of her life before her marriage in 1849
[1851] original ms.
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Esther Jane Trimble Lippincott (1838-1884), Diary
1-1-1859 to 7-30-1859 original ms.
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Emma Jane Fussell (1839-1862), Diaries (including fragments),
5-21-1855 to 7-4-1855; 1-1-1858 to 8-8-1859; 1-1-1860-12-24-1860 and n.d. original ms.
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Henry Moore Fussell (1845-1917), Account of a trip to Harvey's Lake, Luzerne Co., PA,
7-1867
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5. Writings and Poetry, 1797-1941, n.d.
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Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), 1896, n.d.
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Essays and poetry
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Miscellaneous material concerning Graceanna Lewis and her work in ornithology
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Charles Lewis Fussell (1840-1909), Book of fairytales
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Written for his niece and nephew, Alice and Robert Fussell.
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Robert Fussell (1875-1943), School essays
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Ellen Fussell Cope (1878), Unpublished autobiographical manuscript, “Bits of Background”
ca. 1860s-1880s 4 folders
Includes copies of correspondence and writings of earlier family members 1860s-1880s.
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Poetry and writings by or about various members of the Lewis and Fussell families
1797-1941.
Note: A large amount of poetry, particularly by Graceanna Lewis may be found scattered throughout Series 2.
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Ser. 6. Albums and Account Books, 1750-1899
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John Lewis (1781-1824) and Esther Fussell Lewis (1782-1848), Album
1814-1859
Album contains recipes, clippings, poetry, and accounts.
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Esther Fussell Lewis (1782-1848), Album
[1828].
Album contains poetry, original and copied
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William Fussell (1783-1856), Account book
1750-1758 original ms. and copy
Copy by Henry Moore Fussell Jr., and an extract by Graceanna Lewis.
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Mary Ann Lewis (1819-1866), Book of poetry from her pupils at Pikeland School
10-14-1833.
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Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), Album
n.d.
Album contains recipes, clippings, and poetry. Also included is an address book, 1875.
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Henry Moore Fussell (1845-1917), Household expenses
1879-1899
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7. Photographs: 10 folders
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Esther Fussell Lewis (1742-1848)
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Mary Ann Lewis (1819-1866)
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Elizabeth Lewis (1824-1863)
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Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912)
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Charles Lewis Fussell (1849-1909)
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Emma Jane Fussell (1839-1862)
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Mary Townsend Fussell (1849-1935)
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Edwin Fussell (1813-1882)
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Anna E. Fussell (1847-1937)
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Susan Fussell (1832-1889)
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Edward Churchman Fussell (1845-1865)
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Esther Jane Trimble Lippincott (1838-1884)
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Morris Hardy (1840-1915)
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Maude M. Lewis (1859-1944)
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Evangeline E. Lewis (1865-1950)
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Emily Hardy Lewis (1845-1891)
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Emily Grace Lewis (1881-1907)
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Albert G. Lewis (1848-1910)
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Joseph B. Lewis (1830-1907)
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Elizabeth M. Lewis (1827-1903)
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Sarah D. Rogers Lewis (1851-1917)
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Henry Bartholomew Fussell (1815-1890)
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Maria Douglas Fussell (1822-1897)
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Maria Douglas Fussell (1822-1897)
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Henry Moore Fussell (1845-1917)
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Henry Moore Fussell and Mary Townsend Fussell
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Fussell family photograph
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Henry Moore Fussell Jr., (1886-1951)
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Alice Fussell (1871-1955)
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Robert Fussell (1875-1943)
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Lewis and Henry M. Fussell Jr.
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Lewis Fussell (1882-1935)
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Robert Fussell (1875-1943)
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Harriet Jane Fussell (1865-1943)
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Emily Roberts Fussell (1859-1949)
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Folder 10, houses and graveyards:
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402 Oakley Street, Media, PA
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Pikeland and Fall Creek graveyards
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Ser. 8. Miscellaneous, 1847-1961, n.d.
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Perkins Almanac
1847
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Friends Anti-slavery statement
1-28-1847
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Receipts for subscriptions to the “Pennsylvania Freeman”
1848
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Notice of the sale of Sunnyside
[1878]
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Letters from John Greenleaf Whittier to: copies only
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Graceanna Lewis
1-12-1888
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History of Ice Cream
[1911]
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“A Letter Written by Early Settlers in 1832” by Milcah Martha Fussell
[1923]
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List of articles published in the Delaware County Institute of Science Proceedings
[1947]
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Article concerning James Fussell
1961
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“History of Grandfather's Spoon” by Graceanna Lewis
n.d.
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Notice of an Abolitionist meeting
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Ser. 9. Relics, 1838-1902
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Wafer used by Edwin and Rebecca L. Fussell on their wedding invitations
[1838]
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Card of Cyrus M. Burleigh
[1851]
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Family place cards by Charles Lewis Fussell
12/25/1902
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