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Philadelphia County

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Dr. Rush’s Ledger A., pp. 76-90

January 6, 2011 by Carol Eddleman

p. 76: 1770 Thomas Haslewood — Wood Corder in Race Street; 1770 John Lisle — Breeches Maker in 3rd Street; 1778 George Bright married Capt. Moulders Daughter; 1774 Mr. John Frise (Fries?) — Merchant — Race Street p. 77: 1770 John Stille — Taylor in Front Street; 1770 John McCalla — Taylor in 2nd Street; … Read more

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R. Rush’s Ledger A., pp. 61-75

January 5, 2011 by Carol Eddleman

The ledgers and journals of some merchants and physicians of this period sometimes had notations of location and relationships alongside the entry of their client’s name. The dates are the year the patient was first treated by the doctor. Original spellings are used and abbreviated names are spelled out when possible. p. 61: 1770 Edward … Read more

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Dr. Rush’s Ledger A., pp. 46-60

January 5, 2011 by Carol Eddleman

 The ledgers and journals of some merchants and physicians of this period sometimes had notations of location and relationships alongside the entry of their client’s name. The dates are the year the patient was first treated by the doctor. Original spellings are used and abbreviated names are spelled out when possible. p. 47: 1770 Jacob … Read more

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Dr. Rush’s Ledger A, pp. 31-45

January 5, 2011 by Carol Eddleman

p. 31: 1769 Robert Smith, Hatter in Market Street; 1770 Capt. Sowder in Water Street; 1770 Mr. Laycock — lives at Capt. Carlisles (David Hall’s brother-in-law) p. 33: 1775 John Fearis (Ferris?) — Painter — ye Corner of 2nd and South Streets; 1771 Widow Morgan — up 2nd Street; 1775 Mr. Smith at Lougheads; 1779 … Read more

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Dr. Rush’s Ledger A, 1769-1782 (pp. 1-15)

January 5, 2011 by Carol Eddleman

The ledgers and journals of some merchants and physicians of this period sometimes had notations of location and relationships alongside the entry of their client’s name. The dates are the year the patient was first treated by the doctor. Original spellings are used and abbreviated names are spelled out when possible. p. 1: 1774 Joseph … Read more

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Dr. Rush’s Ledger A, 1769-1782 (pp. 16-30)

January 5, 2011 by Carol Eddleman

(p. 16) 1769 Capt. William Carlisle in Arch street; 1771 Widow Wilkinson — Moravian Alley (p. 17) 1769 Mr. Maxfield — writes in Mr. Chews Office; 1773 Mr. Wagner — Barber — LeBlancs Partner; 1771 Mr. Carty Labourer in 3rd street; 1775 Lewis Guion (by ye China Manufactory) (p. 18) 1769 Mr. Anfrew Oliver — … Read more

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Columbian Star and Christian Index – 1830 Issues

November 7, 2009 by admin

Articles from the Columbian Star, and Christian IndexBy W. T. Brantly; Philadelphia, Printed by Martin & Boden, No. 204 Market Street; 1830 Vol. II January 23, 1830   Died on Sunday morning, 17th inst., in the 87th year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Powel, relict of Samuel Powel, Esq., of Philadelphia. February 20, 1830 Died … Read more

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Columbian Star and Christian Index – 1829 Issues

April 15, 2009 by admin

Articles from The Columbian Star and Christian Index by W. T. Brantly.Philadelphia, Printed by Martin & Boden, No. 204 Market Street; 1829 Vol. ISaturday, July 4, 1829 A fire broke out on Friday morning, June 26, a little after eleven o’clock, in a brick building in South alley, near the printing office of the Columbian … Read more

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