Mummey commonplace books, 1825-1828

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Mummey commonplace books, 1825-1828

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Two handwritten journals spanning the years 1825 to 1828. The journals belonged to Guinilda Ethelia Mummey, who later gave birth to Edward Spencer. Within these journals are a significant number of poems with some essays and a few lovely drawings, some containing hand colors. All writings are signed by the authors or those who wished to pull from Shakespeare or others. The contents are either spiritual, thoughtful, or entertaining. Of note is the literary talent of both young Spencer's parents, Guinilda and Edward. Significant geneaology is available within the journals. Many members of the Wright family, Spencer family, and Mummey family are represented.

2 volumes

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7792239

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Spencer, Edward, 1834-1883

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Edward Spencer was the son of Baltimore merchant Edward Spencer (1800-40) and his wife Guinelda Ethelia [Mummey] Spencer (d. 1881?). Spencer attended the Trinity School in Baltimore and Princeton University from 1853-58 when he was awarded an A.M. degree. Spencer returned home to run the family farm "Martin's Nest" in Randallstown from 185? to 1876. In 1876 Spencer moved from Randallstown to Baltimore to become the editorial writer for the Baltimore Evening Bulletin. He moved to the editorial st...

Spencer, Edward, b. ca. 1800.

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Spencer family.

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Mummey family.

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Wright family.

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Spencer, Guinilda Ethelia.

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The creator of the journals was Guinilda Ethelia Mummey. Ms. Mummey was from a prominant Baltimore family. Her journal contains many contributions from family, clergy and prominent merchants suggesting that members of her family were also merchants. Most interesting are the contributions from a young man then 25 years old named Edward Spencer. Spencer was a merchant and, in 1833, was married to Guinilda. In 1834 Guinilda gave birth to Edward Spencer who would grow up to ...