Danby family papers, 1706-1968.

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Danby family papers, 1706-1968.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71059800

Chiefly papers of members of the Danby family (1823-1968) along with papers of some other families. Includes papers of John Danby (1788-1857), cooper, personal and business papers, deeds from properties in Wilmington (1825-1857), account book from settling his estate (1866-1867); correspondence (2 folders, 1845-1883) of Robert Danby and papers from the settlement of his estate (3 folders, 1857-1900); personal and financial papers and account books (19 folders, 10 v., 1883-1921) of John H. Danby, including minutes of board of directors (1903-1907) of Wilmington Candy Company, records of Wilmington Furniture Company (1908-1910), and Penns Grove National Bank (1905-1921); cash book (1890-1891) of Diamond State Leather Company (John H. Danby was not involved in this business but used blank pages in book for some of his own accounts); papers of Henry Gregg Danby (1883-1968), chiefly personal papers (1893-1968), some reflecting his interest in yachting and many relating to his management of Hilandale Farm; and family photographs.

7 linear ft.

Historical Society of Delaware

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Butler family.

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Danby, Robert, 1821-1886

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Naval officer and engineer. From the description of Robert Danby journal, 1852-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982704 ...

Stern family.

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Diamond State Leather Company

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Penns Grove National Bank

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Danby, John Henry, 1853-1921

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Cherry Island Marsh Company.

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Wilmington Candy Company

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Danby family.

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Family of John Danby who came to the U.S., from England in 1819. He settled in Wilmintdon, Del., and the family remained there for several generations. John and his wife Ann (1791-1866) had seven children: Sarah Morris (1806-1862), James (1811-1870), Henry (1818-1882), Robert (b. 1821), John, and Byron (1827-1886). From the description of Danby family papers, 1706-1968. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 71059800 ...

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Wilmington Furniture Company

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Porter family.

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Tussey family.

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Danby, Henry Gregg, 1883-1968

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Danby, John, 1788-1857

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Danby, Henry, 1848-1968.

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