Rittenhouse Family.

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Ancestors of the Rittenhouse family were paper-makers, and William Rittenhouse built the first papermill in America in 1690 on the Wissahickon Creek in Roxborough (Pa.). William's grandson, David Rittenhouse, was a famous astronomer.

From the description of Papers, 1774-1932. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122474091

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creatorOf Rittenhouse Family. Papers, 1774-1932. American Philosophical Society Library
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associatedWith Abbott, Fanny D. person
associatedWith Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815. person
associatedWith Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869. person
associatedWith Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796. person
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Barton family
Papermakers
Rittenhouse family
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Active 1774

Active 1932

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