George F. Fort papers, 1830-1863.

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George F. Fort papers, 1830-1863.

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The collection, spanning the years 1830-1863, documents the career of George F. Franklin, first as Governor of New Jersey and then after having resumed his medical practice, as a an active citizen in his local community. The collection consists primarily of certificates and commissions, including his certificate of election as Governor of New Jersey and the commissions he received after serving in that office. Also included in the collection are his diplomas from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and from the Medical Society of New Jersey. Documents in this collection were signed by Thomas S. Allison, William M. Force, Whitfield S. Johnson, William A. Newell, Charles S. Olden, and Joel Parker.

0.10 linear ft.

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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New Jersey. Court of Errors and Appeals

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Force, William M.

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University of Pennsylvania. School of Medicine

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Many students of the Class of 1943 of the School of Medicine participated in the war efforts, either serving in the Navy on the hospital ship or at Hospital Base 20, both operated by the University. From the description of Class of 1943 papers, 1943-1972. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122528514 ...

Fort, Osmun,

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Johnson, Whitfield Schaeffer.

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Newell, William A. (William Augustus), 1817-1901

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Allison, Thomas, active 1697

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Allison (U.S.N., Ret.) served aboard the Hornet when propaganda leaflets were dropped in the Tokyo area on 17 February 1945. From the description of Papers, 1941-1983. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122493117 ...

Olden, Charles S. (Charles Smith), 1799-1876

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Governor of New Jersey. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Trenton, to Lieut. W.A. Robeling, 1862 Mar. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270611416 ...

Parker, Joel, 1816-1888

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Fort, George F. (George Franklin), 1809-1872

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George Franklin Fort was born in May 1809 in Pemberton, New Jersey. The eldest son of a wealthy farmer, Andrew Fort, he was educated in the common schools at Pemberton and at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He graduated in 1830 and became a successful practitioner first in the office of Dr. Jacob Enghert and soon thereafter in the office of Dr. Charles Patterson in New Egypt, Monmouth County. While actively engaged in his medical practice, Fort was elected to the New Jersey State ...