Bristol, Pa., records, 1697-1910.

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Bristol, Pa., records, 1697-1910.

Town council minutes (1800-1802); copy of early land draft (n.d.); photograph of Bristol Worsted Mills; copy of pew holders at St. James Church (1785); historical address (1910) of Joseph Swain; and other research.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8044497

Bucks County Historical Society

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Bristol Worsted Mills (Bristol, Pa.)

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Bristol (Pa.). Town Council

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St. James Church (Bristol, Pa.)

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Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...

Swain, Joseph, 1857-1927

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When Herbert Hoover took his entrance examinations at Stanford University, Dr. Joseph Swain, later the President of Swarthmore College, presided over these examinations. Dr. Swain took an interest in Hoover and helped him through his education. From the description of Correspondence, 1910-1934. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 32595511 Joseph Swain, the sixth President of Swarthmore College, was born into the Society of Friends on June 16, 1857 in Pendleton, Indiana...

Bristol Worsted Mills

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