Papers of the Grew, Andrews, Norton, and Wigglesworth families, 1738-1884.

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Papers of the Grew, Andrews, Norton, and Wigglesworth families, 1738-1884.

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Chiefly family correspondence; also diaries, travel journals, commonplace books, manuscripts of writings, and personal business papers of the related Grew, Andrews, Norton, and Wigglesworth families of Massachusetts. Correspondents include mother, daughter, and granddaughter: Jane (Andrews) Norton (1755-1840), Jane (Norton) Wigglesworth (1774-1856), and Jane (Wigglesworth) Grew (1805-1869). Manuscripts include Edward Wigglesworth's Harvard College themes from the 1820s, Greene and Wigglesworth family genealogy notes, and poems. Business papers include receipts for household expenses and children's education, promissory notes, and memoranda. Also wills and other documents pertaining to estate matters.

6 boxes (2 linear ft.)

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