Mary Schenley Croghan papers 1883-1886.

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Mary Schenley Croghan papers 1883-1886.

Correspondence of Mary Croghan Schenley, 1883-1886, primarily concerns her lawyer Mr. Francis Torrance. Also included is a letter from James Fleming concerning the Fort Pitt Blockhouse and the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

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The fire that destroyed over one-third of Pittsburgh, Pa. began on April 10, 1845. The fire destroyed over twelve hundred buildings and caused $25 million worth of damage. From the description of Centennial of the Pittsburgh fire of 1845 materials 1945 [papers]. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 50291660 ...

Schenley, Mary Croghan, 1826-1903.

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Fleming, James Duncan

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Schenley, Mary Croghan.

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Mary Croghan Schenley was born in 1826. She was the granddaughter of General James O'Hara. Mary met Captain E.W.H. Schenley when she was fifteen and he was forty-three. The two were married despite the objections of the father. They travelled for a few years before settling in London. Mary returned to Pittsburgh occasionally, donating land for recreational purposes. She died in 1903 and was buried in London. From the description of Mary Schenley Croghan papers 1883-1886. (Historical ...

Torrance, Frances.

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Block House (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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