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Roberts Vaux, the eldest son of Richard and Ann (Roberts) Vaux, was born in Philadelphia in 1786. A descendant of English Quakers, he was among the first generation of his family to be born on American soil. Roberts's father, Richard (1751-1790), had arrived in Philadelphia in 1768 as an apprentice and later established a successful mercantile business. Roberts followed in his father's footsteps as a merchant for a short time, but soon pursued a career in philanthropy. His name is associated with many of Philadelphia's early charitable institutions and organizations, with most of his efforts focused on education and penal reform. Following his death in 1836, his son, Richard (1816-1895), served the public as well, in his one term as mayor of Philadelphia from 1856 to 1858, and later through his association with the Democratic Party.
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