Cresson, Caleb, 1742-1816

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Caleb Cresson was a Philadelphia merchant and a Quaker.

From the description of Diary, 1791-1792. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122347700

Quaker merchant of Philadelphia.

From the description of Cresson poetry, manuscript, 1783-1792. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58663010

Mary Armitt was born Mary Emlen in Philadelphia, Pa., on Nov. 1, 1707, the daughter of George and Hannah Emlen. She married John Armitt in 1728 and was widowed in 1762. The couple had no children. Mrs. Armitt died on Feb. 18, 1791.

From the description of Dying sayings of Mary Armitt who deceased at Philadelphia, 18. 2 month, 1791, aged 83 years, 1791 Jan. 29-1791 Feb. 21. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 76695481

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associatedWith Adelman, Seymour, person
associatedWith Armitt, Mary, 1707-1791 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Subject
American poetry
Quakers
Quakers
Occupation
Merchants
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Birth 1742

Death 1816

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