Wister, James W.,
Biographical notes:
The Wisters and related Miercken and Whitesides kin resided in Germantown and Philadelphia. Sarah Whitesides married Charles J. Wister, a Philadelphia merchant and amateur scientist; one of the children Charles J. Wister, Jr., also had scientific interests.
From the description of Family papers, 1777-1890 (inclusive), 1777, 1800-1870, 1890 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122489800
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Subjects:
- Astronomical instruments
- Astronomy
- Pews and pew rights
- Rent subsidies
Occupations:
- Executors and administrators
- Collector
- Merchants
- Tutors and tutoring
Places:
- Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
- Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)
