Cresson, Sarah, 1771-1829
Sarah Cresson (1771-1829) was born January 27, 1771, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joshua and Mary (Hopkins) Cresson. Cresson was a Quaker minister beginning in 1791, and was “much esteemed.” She traveled frequently, and moved to Haddonfield, New Jersey, in 1807. She died September 23, 1829, in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
From the description of the Sarah Cresson diary, 1789-1829. (Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections). http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/hcmc-975-01-015
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| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Sarah Cresson diary, 1789-1829 | Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections | |
| creatorOf | Haddon-Estaugh-Hopkins family papers, 1676-1841 (bulk 1676-1800). | Haverford College Library | |
| referencedIn | Hoskins family letterbook, 1729-1863 | Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections | |
| referencedIn | Hunt, John, 1740-1824. Papers, 1770-1828. | Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College |
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| nieceOrNephewOf | Cresson, Caleb, 1742-1816 | person |
| childOf | Cresson, Joshua, 1744-1793 | person |
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| acquaintanceOf | Hunt, John, 1740-1824 | person |
| acquaintanceOf | Wigham, John, 1749-1839 | person |
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Birth 1771-01-27
Death 1829-09-23
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