Papers, [18--] (bulk 1826).

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Papers, [18--] (bulk 1826).

Legal papers, chiefly relating to Barnitz's activities as attorney for the heirs of William Penn, president of York Bank, and local politics.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8059732

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Penn, William, 1644-1718

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The British colony of Pennsylvania was given to William Penn (1644-1718) in 1681 by Charles II of England in repayment of a debt owed his father, Sir Admiral William Penn (1621-1670). Under Penn's directive, Pennsylvania was settled by Quakers escaping religious torment in England and other European nations. Three generations of Penn descendents held proprietorship of the colony until the American Revolution, when the family was stripped of all but its privately held shares of land...

Barnitz, Charles Augustus, 1780-1850

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Lawyer and banker, of York and York Borough, Pa. From the description of Papers, [18--] (bulk 1826). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70970253 ...

York Bank (York, Pa.)

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The York Bank was established in York, Pa., in 1814 and was operated under that name until 1864 when it was renamed the York National Bank. From the description of List of U.S. gov't. securities, 1861. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 50263331 ...