Joseph Bringhurst, a Quaker, was born in Philadelphia and moved to Wilmington, Del., where he established a medical practice and drugstore in 1793; active in public affairs and served as Wilmington's postmaster between 1802 and 1820; a close friend of John Dickinson; m. Deborah Ferris (1773-1844) in 1799. Frederick Bringhurst was an industrialist and banker in Wilmington; became vice president of Wilmington Savings Fund Society. E. Bringhurst & Co., was a drugstore in Wilmington, owned by Edward Bringhurst, Jr., Ferris Bringhurst, and James Belt. Operated under this name from 1857 to 1877 when Belt became the sole owner.
From the description of Bringhurst family papers, 1782-1913. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 83600866
