Barrell-Webb papers, 1891-1893.

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Barrell-Webb papers, 1891-1893.

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Correspondence and photographs relating to the publication of The Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, edited by Worthington C. Ford (1893). The correspondence concerns Ford's efforts to locate and gain access to letters written by Webb and his brother-in-law Joseph Barrell. Some of the letters are from Mary and Charles Barrell, grandchildren of Joseph Barrell, concerning the Barrell-Webb family and the attitude of J. Watson Webb toward his Barrell cousins.

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Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

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Samuel Blachley Webb was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut on December 15, 1753. His mother later married Silas Deane, whom Webb served as private secretary. In 1775 Webb was appointed aide to General Israel Putnam and in 1776 was made aide-de-camp to General George Washington, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He wrote the order making public the Declaration of Independence, was a prisoner of the British for three years (1777-1781), served as grand marshall at Washington's inauguration, and ...

Webb, William Seward

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Ford, Worthington Chauncey, 1858-1941

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Librarian and historian. From the description of Papers of Worthington Chauncey Ford, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068790 American historical editor, bibliographer, and statistician. From the description of Letters of Worthington Chauncey Ford [manuscript], 1886-1900. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806452 Worthington Chauncey Ford (1858-1941), the eldest son of Gordon Lester Ford and Emily Fowler Ford, first worked as a cas...

Webb family.

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Barrell, Charles Wisner

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Charles Barrell was the son of Joseph Barrell of Boston, Ma. From the description of This miscellaneous works of Charles Barrell aetatis 13 : performed at Mr. Wymans Boarding School in Medford, 1797. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84666506 ...

Webb, J. Watson (James Watson), 1802-1884

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James Watson Webb was born in Claverack, New York on February 8, 1802. Webb's military career included service in Illinois during the 1820s. In 1827 his journalistic career began with the acquisition of the New York Morning Courier. In 1829 he acquired and merged the New York Enquirer with the Courier. In 1861 he sold his newspaper interest to the New York World. Webb was a nationally prominent journalist and editor whose writings sometimes resulted in libel suits and duels. During the Civil War...

Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804

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Joseph Barrell was a successful merchant. Born in Boston, Ma. in 1739, his father was a merchant and shipbuilder. He, like his brother, became involved in mercantile operations. In 1764, he married Ann Pierce. He was listed as a member of the Sons of Liberty in 1769. Barrell's first wife died and in 1771, he married Hannah Fitch. Although the business was moved to Waltham, he maintained a residence on Summer St. in Boston. Barrell remained active in public affairs and even ran unsuccessfully for...

Barrell, Mary.

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