Sellers, George Escol

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A descendant of Charles Willson Peale and the paper-maker Nathan Sellers, George Escol Sellers (1808-1899) was a mechanic and inventor who spent much of his life in the paper-making trade. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he also lived in Upper Darby Township, Pa., Cincinnati, southern Illinois, and Chattanooga.

From the guide to the George Escol Sellers papers, 1829-1898, 1829-1898, (American Philosophical Society)
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referencedIn Sellers family. Papers, 1675-1928 (inclusive). American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Ferguson, Eugene S. Eugene Shallcross Ferguson (1916-2004) papers, 1937-2001 [bulk, 1960-1995] Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf George Escol Sellers papers, 1829-1898, 1829-1898 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Peale-Sellers family collection, 1686-1963 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Sellers, Sophonisba Angusciola Peale, 1786-1859. Account books, 1834-1845. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Sophonisba Angusciola Peale Sellers account books, 1834-1845, 1834-1845 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Peale's Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.) minutes; accounts, 1820-1845, 1820-1845 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Sellers family papers, 1675-1928 (inclusive), 1675-1928 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Sellers Family Association. Genealogical material, [n.d.]. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Sellers family genealogical material, [n.d.], n.d. American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Sellers, George Escol, 1808-1899. Papers, 1829-1898. American Philosophical Society Library
creatorOf George Escol Sellers biography, n.d. American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Peale's Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.). Minutes ; accounts, 1820-1845. American Philosophical Society Library
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associatedWith Ferguson, Eugene S. person
associatedWith Owen, David Dale person
correspondedWith Patterson, Robert M. person
associatedWith Peale-Sellers families. person
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associatedWith Peale, Sophonisba Angusciola, 1786-1859 person
associatedWith Pennsylvania Railroad. corporateBody
associatedWith Sellers, Coleman, 1827-1907. person
associatedWith Sellers family. family
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associatedWith Sellers, Horace Wells, 1857-1933. person
associatedWith Sellers, Nathan, 1751-1830. person
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associatedWith United States. Mint. corporateBody
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Birth 1808-11-26

Death 1899-01-01

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