Blackwell, Robert, 1748-1831

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Robert Blackwell was the minister of Saint Peters Church (Episcopal), Philadelphia.

From the description of Estate papers, 1791-1853. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122589766

Reverend Robert Blackwell was ordained in England in 1772 and served in a missionary capacity in Gloucester, NJ from 1773 to 1777. Blackwell was chaplain to the 1st Pennsylvania Brigade in the Revolutionary War and surgeon at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. In 1781, he became rector of St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia which united with Christ Church, where he also preached.

From the description of Register, 1782-1819. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151381833

Robert Blackwell was a Philadelphia Episcopal clergyman.

From the description of Receipt book, 1783-1821. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 86165608

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creatorOf Blackwell, Robert, 1748-1831. Register, 1782-1819. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Wallace, John William, 1815-1884,. Collection, 1725-1854. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Blackwell, Robert, 1748-1831. Estate papers, 1791-1853. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Bingham, William, 1752-1804. Papers, 1741-1884, 1791-1794 (bulk dates). Winterthur Library
creatorOf Blackwell, Robert, 1748-1831. Receipt book, 1783-1821. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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associatedWith Bingham, William, 1752-1804. person
associatedWith Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Hollingsworth, Henry. person
associatedWith Smith, James S. person
associatedWith St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Wallace, John William, 1815-1884, person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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Church records and registers
Decedents' estates
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Birth 1748

Death 1831

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