Edwards family genealogical research papers, [ca. 1900-1960]

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Edwards family genealogical research papers, [ca. 1900-1960]

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Pershing's genealogical notes, completed questionnaires, and clippings, ca. 1950s, from his genealogical research on the Edwards family. Also, typescript copies and photocopies of 17th - 20th century Edwards family wills and other legal documents, inventories of household possessions, and correspondence. Of note are correspondence and clippings, ca. 1900-1950s relating to a dispute between the Edwards family and Trinity Church (N.Y.) over the ownership of land in lower Manhattan currently owned by Trinity Church.

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Trinity Church (New York, N.Y.)

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First Church of England parish established in New York City. From the description of Trinity Church records, 1697-1837. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58782915 The first Trinity Church was chartered by King William III of England in 1697; the first church opened in 1698. From the description of Rector, Church Warden, and Vestrymen records, 1696-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155528655 From the mid-19th cent...

Pershing, George Orr.

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Genealogist. From the description of Edwards family genealogical research papers, [ca. 1900-1960] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155497295 From the description of George Orr Pershing genealogical research files on the Edwards family, 1951-1961. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 663999288 ...