John Beatty family collection, 1768-1804.

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John Beatty family collection, 1768-1804.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61668777

Consists of letters and documents relating to the Beatty family, John's father, the Rev. Charles Beatty, his brothers Erkuries, Charles Clinton, and Richard, and their sister Elizabeth. Also included is correspondence with Enoch Green, Princeton Class of 1760, who was a cousin of John Beatty; Gov. Richard Howell; James McHenry; Benjamin Guild; 13 letters from Charles Clinton Beatty to his sister, Elizabeth; and others.

.20 linear feet (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7807224

Princeton University Library

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Beatty, John, 1749-1826

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John Beatty (December 10, 1749 – May 30, 1826) was an American slave owner, physician, and statesman from Princeton, New Jersey. Born in Neshaminy in the Province of Pennsylvania (now part of Warrington Township), Beatty graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), studied medicine in Philadelphia under Founding Father Benjamin Rush, and practiced in Hartsville, Pennsylania. He rose to the rank of major in the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Army during th...

College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.). Class of 1775.

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College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.)

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Guild family.

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Bixler, Florence Beatty,

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Elwell, Ralston Fithian, Dr,

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Princeton University

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The collection documents the physical expansion of the University from its earliest period through the acquisition of large tracts of land in the 20th century, including the properties around Carnegie Lake and numerous farms. Early records document transactions with such Princeton University notables as Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, John Witherspoon, Walter Minto, John and Richard Stockton, and John Maclean. For the most part, the papers consist of standard legal documents with detailed descriptions ...

College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.). Class of 1769.

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Beatty, Erkuries, 1759-1823

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Beatty was paymaster of the Western Army. From the description of Diary of Major Erkuries Beatty : manuscript copy, 1786 May 15-1787 June 5. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52246766 Erkuries Beatty, 1759-1823, army officer, New Jersey farmer. From the description of Diaries, 1779-1800. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58659051 ...

Green, Enoch, approximately 1734-1776

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Beatty, Charles Clinton, 1712?-1772

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Clergyman and missionary. From the description of Charles Clinton Beatty journal, 1762. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451579 ...

Beatty family.

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Green family.

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