Brinton Family Collection, 1630-1946
Call number: MG-38
4 boxes 40 folders 2 cubic ft.
Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)
Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 1
Description: Collection contains genealogy, estate records, receipts, school workbooks, correspondence, farm records, tax records, bank records, wedding and funeral announcements, invitations, visiting cards, and postcards of the Brinton and Whitson families.
Creators: Collins, Betsey; Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Conditions for Access: No restrictions.
Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Language: English
Source of Acquisition: Folder 40: Gift of Betsey Collins, 5 March 1993.
Biographical Information 1
The Brintons were a prosperous family, owned farms and mills, and participated in other business ventures. They were of English heritage and members of the Quakers, or Society of Friends. In order to escape religious persecution in England, William Brinton purchased 200 acres in Birmingham Twp., Pennsylvania in 1684. His descendants eventually moved further west to eastern Lancaster County.
Cyrus Brinton (1830-1917), the fourth of six children, was the son of Samuel and Lydia P. Jackson Brinton. In 1813, Samuel purchased 200 acres of land in Christiana (land that was later bounded by the Christiana Machine Shop on the south, Pine St. on the west, Sadsbury Ave. on the north, and Rte. 41 on the east). The land was not ideal for farming, but the property was picturesque and the farm was successful. Cyrus married Rebecca Whitson and they farmed on his father’s property for about ten years. At that time they purchased a farm and mill on the road from Cooperville to the Noble Road. The original woolen mill was later turned into a grist mill, then a creamery. Cyrus and Rebecca had five children: Francis, Thomas Luther, William Haslam, Anne Haslam, and Martha Alice.
1 Garrett, Mary. 1979. “Brintons of Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County: Where they originated, what they accomplished, and where they have gone.” Octorara Area Historical Society 1:13.
Box 1
Folder 1 Brinton and Rigbie Genealogy
Insert 1 Brinton genealogy. 1 page. No date.
The birthdates of James Rigbie’s children. 1808. Recorded by A. Massey.
Insert 2 Genealogy of the Brinton family of Lancaster County. Includes dates for birth, marriage, and death; residence; and birth and death dates and name of spouse. Genealogy is recorded in the Spencerian System of Practical Penmanship notebook. Book printed by Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman and Co. New York and Chicago. 1868.
Folder 2 Marriage Certificate and Phrenological Report
Insert 1 Quaker marriage certificate of Cyrus Brinton and Rebecca Whitson, both of Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County. Signed by wedding attendees. Birth dates of children on reverse. 2nd month 12th day 1857.
Insert 2 Phrenological report on Rebecca Whitson given at Fowlers and Well’s Phrenological Cabinet, Philadelphia. 14 May 1855. Nelson Sizer, Professor of Phrenology. Report by P. Redfield. Includes observations on Rebecca Whitson’s disposition, learning abilities, and religious beliefs.
Folder 3 Receipt and Legal Papers
Insert 1 Samuel Brinton’s part taken at the appraisement. 5th month 29th day 1809.
Insert 2 Moses Whitson received payment from Samuel Brinton for Mary B. Coale for writing a deed. Sadsbury. 3rd month 23rd day 1826. On reverse: account of [farm work] for Lewis Denny, Benjamin Whipper, William Mathews, Carpenter Smith, and Henry. No date.
Insert 3 Article of agreement between Dr. Augustus Cain and the heirs of Samuel Brinton of Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County. Handwritten copy. 29 August 1857.
Article of agreement between William P. Brinton and the heirs of Samuel Brinton of Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County. Handwritten copy. 1 September 1857.
Article of agreement between Cyrus Brinton and the heirs of Samuel Brinton of Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County. Handwritten copy. 1 September 1857.
Power of attorney for Lewis Brinton of Johnson County, Iowa. 1857.
Insert 4 Letters of administration to Cyrus Brinton of Sadsbury Twp. for the estate of T. Luther Brinton, deceased. 26 October 1886.
Folder 4 Estates of Rebecca and Cyrus Brinton
Insert 1 Handwritten copy of account of Rebecca W. Brinton. Notes regarding values of estate and shares. No date.
Insert 2 Letters of administration to William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton for the estate of Cyrus Brinton, deceased. 8 March 1917.
Insert 3 Lease between William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton, administrators of the estate of Cyrus Brinton, and Francis W. Brinton for the farm and mill property of the estate of Cyrus Brinton. 11 May 1917.
Insert 4 Advertising cards for the public sale of real estate of Cyrus Brinton. William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton, administrators. 4 October 1917.
Insert 5 Adjudication of the estate of Cyrus Brinton, Sadsbury Twp., filed in the Orphans’ Court of Lancaster County. March Term 1917, no. 64. Audit called and completed on 20 May 1918.
Letter to Miss Brinton from I. C. Arnold regarding the adjudication and release. 27 June 1918.
Insert 6 Administrators’ account for Cyrus Brinton. William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton, administrators. [1918].
Folder 5 Receipt Books, Estate Settlement Records
Insert 1 Receipt book of Samuel Whitson, assignee of Cyrus Brinton. 1877-1878.
Loose papers from receipt book:
Receipts of Lydia Brinton, administratrix of Samuel Brinton. 1857.
Anthony Wilkinson received payment from Lydia P. Brinton for carpeting. 24 April 1860.
Insert 2 Receipt book of Cyrus Brinton. “Vouchers in the settlement of the estate of T. Luther Brinton.” 1886-1887.
Loose papers from receipt book:
B. Leaman received payment from Cyrus Brinton for the estate of Luther Brinton for surgical attendance. Billhead of Dr. B. Leaman, Leaman Place. 1 April 1887.
John Borland received payment from Cyrus Brinton for undertaker’s services in the funeral of Luther Brinton. 13 May 1887.
Insert 3 Receipt book of William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton for the estate of Cyrus Brinton. 1917-1918.
Loose papers from receipt book:
Alfred Brinton, collector, received payment from Cyrus Brinton for taxes. Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County. 18 May 1916.
W. W. Linvill, collector, received payment from Cyrus Brinton for taxes. Sadsbury Twp. 14 August 1916.
J. R. Martin received payment from Cyrus Brinton for professional services. Billhead of Dr. John R. Martin, Christiana. 28 March 1917.
Account to the estate of Cyrus Brinton from Francis Brinton. 30 March 1917.
Alfred Brinton, collector, received payment from the estate of Cyrus Brinton for taxes. Christiana. 5 May 1917.
Mrs. W. M. Walker received payment from William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton for advertising. Billhead of the Daily Local News Company, Pomeroy, Pennsylvania. 27 August 1917.
A. J. Melcher received payment from [Anne] Brinton and William Brinton for printing cards. Billhead of The Local Ledger, Christiana. 29 August 1917.
E. S. received payment from William H. Brinton for advertising. Billhead of the Coatesville Record, Coatesville. 1 September 1917.
C. G. Strickler received payment from William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton for the fee for a sale proceeding. Billhead of The Clerk of Orphans’ Court of Lancaster County. 7 September 1917.
W. W. Linvill, collector, received payment from the estate of Cyrus Brinton for taxes. Sadsbury Twp. 27 September 1917.
Verna L. W. Walker received payment from Anne H. Brinton for advertising. Pomeroy, Pennsylvania. 1 November 1917.
E. S. received payment from William H. Brinton for advertising. Billhead of the Coatesville Record, Coatesville. 1 November 1917.
Payment received from the estate of Cyrus Brinton for advertising. Billhead of The New Era Printing Company, Lancaster. 3 December 1917.
L. S. Husson received payment from the estate of Cyrus Brinton for advertising. Billhead of The Examiner Printing House, Lancaster. 21 December 1917.
Francis Brinton received payment from William H. Brinton and Anne H. Brinton for judgments, promissory note, and a balance due which were the obligations held against the estate of Cyrus Brinton. No date.
Insert 4 A summary of accounts for the estates of Brinton family members. Samuel Brinton; Lydia P. Brinton; Rebecca W. Brinton. 1858-1904.
Statement of taxes paid and annual account of receipts and expenses on Pine Run Farm. 1855-1870.
Annual statement of receipts and expenses of Cooper Farm. 1872-1887.
Loose paper with information from the account of Rebecca W. Brinton. No date.
Folder 6 Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 Samuel Brinton’s personal memo book. Earliest date 1816 and latest date 1823. Includes his thoughts on friendship and love, as well as notes on business transactions and receipts.
Insert 2 Samuel Brinton’s Book of Thoughts. It includes riddles and math word problems called “ A Collection of Promiscuous Questions.” There are also poems and thoughts on how to chose a husband, grief, and evening walks; and brief business records dated 1816.
Folder 7 Essays, Invitations, Letter
Insert 1 Essay on drinking and drunkenness as a major problem in the civilized world. The essay is not dated or signed. The essay also talks about intoxicating drinks in the past and their effect on men.
Insert 2 Essay entitled “The Saving Power of Society.” The essay is about morals and ethics and their affect on society, and how just governments should protect society and its members. Not signed. No date.
Insert 3 Invitation for Samuel Brinton from Simon Pownall and Maria Henderson for dinner at Thomas Henderson’s in 1817.
Invitation from Sarah H. Henderson and Levi Pownall, for Samuel Brinton to dine at Thomas Henderson’s in 1819.
Insert 4 A letter from Sadsbury Meeting to Samuel Brinton, disuniting him from membership. The letter was written at a monthly meeting in 1829. It says Samuel Brinton was holding meetings subordinate to the Sadsbury Meeting.
Folder 8 Brinton Family Collection
Insert 1 Payment and receipt book from 1819-1853. The beginning of the book is accounts at a general store in 1819. The middle of the book, from 1829-1853, is receipts of payments. The book was sold by Kimber & Sharpless, 93 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Insert 2 Three receipts.
Samuel Brinton received payment of eleven hundred dollars from William Brinton in 1810, as a dividend for William Brinton’s father’s estate.
Receipt from Samuel Brinton to Robert Agnew for medicine and attendance of family. 11 April 1834.
Receipt from William Noble & Co. to Samuel Brinton for 16 barrels of flour. 7 November 1844.
Folder 9 Agreement between Samuel Brinton and John Barber, the Superintendent of the Columbia and Philadelphia Railway, to build a fence along the railway. 5 November 1831.
A fire insurance policy for Samuel Brinton from the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Chester County. It covers a stone dwelling home, its contents, and a barn with its contents. Also included are the by-laws and premiums. 14 May 1845.
Folder 10 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A letter from Olivia [C__lton] to family (Joseph Brinton). Letter talks about how she sent someone to their house for a night while he was recovering from an illness. Also about her doing some manual labor and feeling good about it. 7th month 25th day 1802.
Insert 2 A letter from Hannah Brinton to her cousin Samuel Brinton while he was at New Garden Boarding School. Letter talks about his family’s trip to Philadelphia and that they are in good health. [1810].
Insert 3 A letter from Mary Brinton to brother Samuel Brinton while he is at boarding school. Letter contains family member and friend updates. 4th month 17th day 1810.
Insert 4 Letter from William Brinton Jr. to brother Samuel Brinton while he was at boarding school. Letter talks about how Samuel should focus on learning and asks if he is coming home for the harvest. 5th month 10th day 1810.
Insert 5 Letter from Mary Brinton to brother Samuel Brinton while he was at boarding school. Letter tells about her trip to Philadelphia, where she went and with whom. 6th month 8th day 1810.
Insert 6 Letter from Robert Moore Jr. to cousin Samuel Brinton while he is at New Garden Boarding School. Letter is about family trip updates. 9th day 10th month 1810.
Insert 7 Letter from Samuel KIennard to friend Samuel Brinton at New Garden. Letter contains updates about friends from school, how and what they are doing. 4 January 1811.
Insert 8 A letter from Samuel Kennard to Samuel Brinton. Letter talks about the school (New Garden) being empty and about several students who left school. 25 April 1811.
Insert 9 A letter from William Coale Jr. to his cousin Samuel Brinton. Letter talks about Coale’s unhappy life and how he should live it. 12th month 29th day 1813.
Insert 10 A letter from Mary Coale to her brother Samuel Brinton. Letter tells about how sick Joseph (husband) is. Next part of letter says he is much better. 2nd day 10th month 1818.
Folder 11 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A letter from Joseph Coale to his brother Samuel Brinton. Letter tells of Joseph’s health getting better. It also includes a health update of the Coales. Joseph tells Samuel that a nearby farm is for sale and includes the price. 1st month 20th day 1819.
Insert 2 A letter from Lewis Coale to his friend Samuel Brinton. The letter reminisces about their past friendships and other updates. 5th month 11th day 1819.
Insert 3 A letter from Mary Coale to brother Samuel Brinton. The letter asks for money to be sent with the letter bearer. It also tells of an aunt who is ill and that she wants to see Samuel’s mother. 10th month 6th day 1827.
Insert 4 A letter from Mary Townsend to brother Samuel Brinton. Letter tells of her trip up the Allegany to Pittsburgh and on the Ohio River. Also includes a family health update and news of her family’s new house in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. 1st day 4th month 1830.
Insert 5 A letter from D. Townsend and Mary Townsend to her brother Samuel Brinton. D. Townsend’s letter is about money Samuel is holding for them and how he can get it to them. Mary Townsend’s letter is about her staying at her new place (not returning to Sadsbury), her new house, Nathan’s marriage to Sarah Merier, and asking Samuel to inquire to people about selling her farm in Sadsbury. 6th month 15th day 1830.
Insert 6 A letter from John Allen to friend Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about John wanting to receive a Friends newspaper. He also inquires about farms in Samuel’s area that he could rent. 10th month 7th day 1832.
Insert 7 A letter from Mary Townsend to brother Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about the health of friends and family, her children’s health and happenings, and that friends are visiting. The letter concludes with Mary asking for money. 10th month 12th day 1832.
Insert 8 A letter from Mary Townsend to her brother Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about spending the winter in Philadelphia. She says she has a bad time getting along. 10th month 14th day 1833.
Insert 9 A letter from Samuel Proper to Samuel Brinton. Mr. Proper is asking Brinton to help him recover a debt from a William Cato (an African American) who is living with Samuel Brinton. The debt amount is $15.72 and the account is written on the back of letter. 22 November 1834.
Insert 10 A letter from J. Carpenter to Samuel Brinton. It talks about his absence from an assessors meeting where they fixed at $50 first rate land. It also says that he must be present at the next meeting on the 16th or get an assistant. 6 December 1834.
Folder 12 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A letter from Joseph B. Coale to his Uncle Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about land prices rising, mentions a canal being in operation, and about learning the milling business. 4th month 3rd day 1835.
Insert 2 A letter from Mary Townsend to her brother Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about the unfortunate health of the family over the winter, but that all is well now. The letter mentions the canal and canal boats. 3rd month 27th day 1835.
Insert 3 Letter from Amos Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton. Amos tells Samuel to come to Lancaster on Tuesday the 25th of August in relation to a road case that Samuel is interested in. 12 August 1835.
Insert 4 A letter from Mary Townsend to her brother, Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about a will dispute and an unpaid debt of the deceased. There is also a job offer for their brother James and invitation to live with Mary’s family. 9th month 15th day 1835.
Insert 5 A letter from Joseph B. Coale and Mary Townsend to his uncle (her brother), Samuel Brinton. His letter tells of his father’s death on the sixth of the 12th month 1835. His father accidentally drank some medicine instead of a spirit. Mary’s letter tells of her grief over the loss of her husband. 14th day 12th month 1835.
Insert 6 A letter from Mary Townsend to her brother, Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about a dispute over her husband’s will. She tells of disputes against the will and what her lawyer said. Joseph B. Coale, her son, finishes the letter for her. 5th month 7th day 1836.
Insert 7 A letter from Joseph Coale to his uncle, Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about a debt owed to Samuel that is being taken care of by Levi Pickering. Another letter from Mary Townsend telling Samuel about her taking care of a three-week-old baby named Mary Townsend. 9th month 9th day 1836.
Insert 8 A letter from Mary Townsend to her brother, Samuel Brinton. Letter talks of getting payment from the Hughes estate on a debt that is owed to them. Mary wants to accept payment of the principle. 1st month 10th day 1837.
Insert 9 A letter from Mary Townsend to her brother, Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about the debt recovery and that Joseph and her husband’s brother, Talbbert Townsend, are building a grist mill. [7th] month 12th day 1837.
Insert 10 A letter from Joseph Coale to his uncle Samuel Brinton. Joseph requests the money that Samuel is holding until he comes of age. There is also a letter from the settlement of her husband’s will. 5 January 1838.
Folder 13 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A letter from Joseph Coale to Samuel Brinton. The letter talks about Joseph’s recent trip to visit Samuel and how he was conducting business upon his return. There is also a letter to Joseph’s aunt about how pleasant his trip was and that he would like to repay the kindness of everyone. 5th month 6th day 1838.
Insert 2 A letter from James Kilton to Samuel Brinton informing Brinton that the Gap-Newport Turnpike Conference has scheduled a meeting for 30 July 1838. 18 July 1838.
Insert 3 A letter from Arthur Jefferson to Samuel Brinton telling how he is and sending respects to Samuel’s family. 1 May 1839.
Insert 4 A letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Samuel Brinton about the New England Non-Resistance Society in Boston. Garrison talks about the society and what they believe. He believes Brinton is a like-minded man and asks him to subscribe to the society. 29 July 1839.
Insert 5 A letter from James M. Jackson to Samuel Brinton about a debt involving Lydia, Lewis Cooper, and Jackson; and that everyone is well and busy doing Spring work. 3rd month 9th day 1840.
Insert 6 A letter from Mary B. Townsend to her brother, Samuel Brinton, about her daughters and that her former help is going to teach school. 6th month 2nd day 1840.
Insert 7 A letter from Charles Coale to his uncle, Samuel Brinton regarding family affairs; that Joseph Coale married Sarah Townsend; asks Samuel to pay a debt for his mother to Daniel Gibbons; and mentions the possible death of Uncle Thomas on the railroad. 3rd month 13th day 1841.
Insert 8 Letter from Charles Coale and Mary Townsend. Charles’ letter demands that Samuel pay his mother’s debt to D. Gibbons with Charles’ money; apparently Samuel had refused to pay. The letter from Mary Townsend states that all is well and everyone is in good health. 2nd month 20th day 1842.
Insert 9 A letter from C. P. Brinton regarding Lewis’ illness and symptoms, but she is optimistic about his recovery. Mailed the 10th month 11th day 1847.
Insert 10 A letter from Cyrus Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton regarding upcoming lectures; a possible visit from Samuel; and learning a new trade or becoming handy with tools. 27 December 1848.
Folder 14 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A letter from Cyrus Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton. The letter says that he is getting over a cold (with much of the family); and that the school will be extended two weeks so everything can be finished. He asks permission to stay. 31st of the 1st month 1849.
Insert 2 A letter from Samuel Martin to Samuel Brinton informing Brinton that Martin’s school is full and will not be able to accommodate his daughter. Martin suggests that he try for the next summer session. 10th month 25th day 1849.
Insert 3 A letter from John Reynolds to Samuel Brinton. The letter is an attempt to settle the estate of Ann Jackson. Reynolds wants Brinton’s help, so those in the will may come to an agreement. He also wants Brinton to come see him. 1st month 31st day 1850.
Insert 4 A letter from John B. Gests to Samuel Brinton about a chair that Samuel ordered and was lost in the mail. 6th month 26th day 1850.
Insert 5 A letter from Charles Coale to his uncle, Samuel Brinton. Charles says that his mother returned safely; and mentions his factory, new machines, and taking on a partner. 13 October 1850.
Insert 6 A letter from Cyrus Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton. The letter discusses Cyrus’s study of geology. His school session is almost at an end and he invites Samuel and some family to visit. He mentions travel arrangements. 18th day 2nd month 1851.
Insert 7 A letter from John Reynolds to Samuel Brinton stating that Reynolds had just received an account and is ready to pay the heirs. It gives an update on Samuel’s relatives and mentions that John A. Reynolds got married to the daughter of Peton Ashew. With envelope. 2nd month 26th day 1851.
Insert 8 A letter from Edio Gay to Samuel Brinton. Gay tells Brinton that he gave part of his property between the old and new railroad at Christiana to W. Evans, and that Brinton would be reimbursed. With envelope. 26 July 1852.
Insert 9 A letter from Macene & Co. to Samuel Brinton. The letter is about Samuel’s flour; it is a cool place and there is no fear of souring. The letter also talks about current flour prices. With envelope. 30 July 1852.
Folder 15 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A letter from N. Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton. The letter is about a road order, those who need to review it, the land owners, and whose land the road will go through. 23 November 1852.
Insert 2 A letter from N. Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton about the road case, that there is no opposition thus far, and to speak little of the case, so they don’t attract attention. 31 January 1853.
Insert 3 A letter from Ellmaker to Samuel Brown stating that objections to the case were filed and arguments will be heard June 22. 7 May 1853.
Insert 4 A letter from Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton. Ellmaker says that the court heard the case and it shouldn’t affect their deal significantly. He also asks Brinton to come see him before he leaves on a trip. 25 June 1853.
Insert 5 A letter from N. Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton stating that the reviewers in the road case need to make corrections. Ellmaker is leaving town for a few weeks and will fix the case when he returns. 30 June 1853.
Insert 6 A letter from Lewis Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton regarding a trip to New Brighton. Lewis states that the trip was good, he slept most of the way, and his chest didn’t get changed at the station. He is staying with Aunt Mary and the mosquitoes were very bad. 8th month 8th day 1853.
Insert 7 A letter from J. B. Livingston, who works for N. Ellmaker, to Samuel Brinton stating that Ellmaker will return in a day or two and Brinton will be informed by mail of the case. With envelope. 26 September 1853.
Insert 8 A letter from Lewis Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton. The letter informs him that cousin Charles[Coale] will be visiting shortly and that he might wish to borrow money for investment. 10th month 10th day 1853.
Insert 9 A letter from N. Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton regarding Brintons’ upcoming road case. Ellmaker says the next argument court is December 21. 18 November 1853.
Insert 10 A letter from N. Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton informing Brinton about his road case. Ellmaker says they will not take a deposition of Brinton’s son and that some reviewers signed their report late. 5 December 1853.
Folder 16 Letters to Samuel Brinton
Insert 1 A list of exceptions from Schaeffer & Ford (probably for Samuel Brinton). The exceptions are for the report and the reviewers in the road case. They say the court had no power to recommit the report to the reviewers. 22 September 1853.
Insert 2 A letter from N. Ellmaker to Samuel Brinton stating that the court upheld the reviewer’s report, the amount Brinton owes for the case, and Ellmaker asks to be paid for his work. 22 December 1853.
Insert 3 A letter from Charles Coale to Samuel Brinton stating that he is going to Baltimore but will not visit; that he is getting married May 3 [1854]; he mentions the $500 that Samuel is giving him; and also mentions Joseph Smith and Lewis Brinton. With envelope. 5 April 1854.
Insert 4 A letter from Lewis Brinton to family at home (addressed to Samuel Brinton). The letter contains a tentative schedule of his Midwest trip: Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Mississippi River. He says not to write because he doesn’t know where he’ll be. 5th month 11th day 1854.
Insert 5 A letter from Lewis Brinton to Samuel Brinton and family. The letter tells of his trip; whom he met and made friends with; and that they met up with Edwin Jeffries from Parkesburg. With envelope. 5th month 17th day 1854.
Insert 6 A letter from Lewis Brinton to Samuel Brinton. The letter was sent to pay half of what Charles Coale owed; it contained twenty dollars. The rest will be sent when Brinton sends word that he received the first half. With envelope. 30 April 1855.
Insert 7 A letter from Lewis Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton regarding the rest of Charles Coales’ debt. Lewis is unclear what he will do. With envelope. 4 May 1855.
Insert 8 A letter from Mary Brinton to her brother, Samuel Brinton stating that people have been stuck at her house because of the roads. She also mentions a trip to Lancaster. No date.
Insert 9 Letter from Lewis Brinton to his father, Samuel Brinton regarding his new trade and an upcoming visit from Charles. No date.
Insert 10 Letter from Mary Brinton to her brother, Samuel Brinton regarding her journey home after a visit to Samuel, other visitors, and requesting that Samuel come home for a visit. No date.
Insert 11 Letter from Sarah H. Brinton to her brother, Samuel Brinton regarding their mother’s visit and her travel plans. She asks about his schooling and tells about hers. No date.
Insert 12 Letter from Sarah Brinton to her brother, Samuel Brinton regarding visitors, people from Lampeter, and other friends. No date.
Insert 13 Letter to “Child” regarding Alice and preparing a pumpkin pie. Seems to be incomplete. Not signed. No date.
Folder 17 Letters to William Brinton
Insert 1 Letter from Francis Wilkinson to William Brinton regarding the estate of Father Pusey, debt settlement, estate collecting, and real estate sale. 7th month 24th day 1809.
Insert 2 Letter from Hugh Judge to William Brinton regarding debts owed the Brintons and his hardships. 5th month 1810.
Folder 18 Letters to Martha Hobson
Insert 1 Letter from Cousin E. to Martha Hobson with a list of what various family members are doing and a general health update. 6th month 28th day 1824.
Insert 2 Letter from Cousin E. to Martha Hobson regarding Cousin E. being bled for a cold, a family update, and inviting Martha and her family to visit. 11th month 24th day 1826.
Insert 3 Letter from Hannah Lamborn to her cousin, Martha Hobson regarding school, family members and their activities, who has visited, and asking Martha to visit Elizabeth. 1st month 12th day 1827.
Insert 4 Letter from Beulah [niece] to Martha Hobson regarding Beulah’s health, Brother Burroughs, and a general family health update. 6th month, no year given.
Insert 5 Letter from Hannah Lamborn to Martha Hobson about Martha’s upcoming marriage and seeing her intended cousin. 4th month 1827.
Insert 6 Letter from Joseph Hobson to Martha Hobson stating that he made it home safely and that Benjamin Hobson was alive and doing better. 11 February 1827.
Letter from Cousin Mary to Martha Hobson regarding illnesses, Sister Martha and Sister E., and that Cousin R. is getting married. 11 February 1827.
Insert 7 Letter from Hannah Lamborn to Martha Hobson regarding a three-month visit with Martha and how she likes West Town, and with a poem written by Hannah. 4th month 4th day 1827.
Insert 8 Letter from Cousin E. H. to Martha Hobson regarding an upcoming visit, the health and travel plans of various family members, and that Rebecca Smedley’s daughter passed away. 4th month 29th day [1827].
Folder 19 Letters to Martha Hobson
Insert 1 Letter from Anne H. Brinton to her sister, Martha Hobson stating that she received her umbrella, that her vacation was very pleasant, and that she is back to work. 16 July 1895.
Insert 2 Letter from Becky to her cousin, Martha Hobson regarding her pleasant trip to see Martha and that George, a former suitor, has found a new love. No date.
Insert 3 Letter from Lydia B. to her uncle, but addressed to Martha Hobson regarding the scholars at school and how a few of her aunts are doing. 6th month, no year given.
Insert 4 Letter from Mary Anna Stein to her friend, Martha Hobson stating that she is willing to comply with what they had spoken about previously. No date.
Insert 5 Letter from Mary to her cousin, [Martha Hobson] regarding family, friends, health, travel plans, and that Mary and other family are at home. No date.
Insert 6 Letter to Martha Hobson regarding a looking glass and water that were sent to Martha and an update on several aunts. No date.
Insert 7 Letter from Rebecca Brinton to [Martha Hobson] giving advice following the loss of her husband and telling her that she has reason to live. No date.
Folder 20 Letters to Thomas Whitson
Insert 1 Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Thomas Whitson regarding Garrison’s philosophy toward man and his enemies, and thanking Whitson for finding subscribers to his newspaper, The Liberator. 21 July 1832.
Insert 2 Letter from E. M. to Cousin Thomas Whitson [and Martha] regarding the health of E. M.’s sister and that she enjoyed the literature that Thomas gave her. 9th month 10th day 1832.
Insert 3 Letter from John [McLaughlin] to Thomas Whitson stating that Whitson had not given him enough flour for the bushels of wheat that he had ground, and requesting more bran. 27 November 1832.
Insert 4 Letter from Adriana to her friend, Thomas Whitson regarding their need for the carriage that Whitson borrowed and the funeral of Ellen Dickenson’s mother, Hannah Hammer. With envelope. 4th month 15th day 1855.
Insert 5 Letter from Ann to her parents, addressed to Thomas Whitson, complaining that they never write to her; asking for updates on all the family affairs; regarding the bitter cold and its effect; and stating that she saw a sewing machine in operation. With envelope. 1st month 27th day 1856.
Insert 6 Letter from R. J. Mason to Thomas Whitson recounting his trip home to Indiana and the yearly meeting, and mentions seeing relatives for the last time. 14 October 1871.
Folder 21 Letters to Martha Whitson
Insert 1 Letter from Cousin E. M. to Martha Whitson regarding her trip home and to the country, her sister’s health, and the travel plans of various relatives. 6th month 16th day 1827.
Insert 2 Letter from Jane Johnson to Martha Whitson regarding Martha’s cousin’s last days and her death. 6th month 28th day 1827.
Insert 3 Letter from Cousin E. M. to Martha Whitson with a family health update and travel plans of relatives. With an invoice for goods that E. M. purchased for Martha. 12th month 25th day 1831.
Insert 4 Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whiton regarding his health and spinal disease; his wife’s (Olive) advanced mental deterioration; and the disbanding jubilee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. 4 July 1873.
Insert 5 Letter from Benjamin Bacon to the members and friends of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. Sent to Martha Whitson. The document describes the formation and beliefs of the New England Anti-Slavery Society on 6 January 1832. William Lloyd Garrison and The Liberator are also mentioned. 1 May 1870.
Insert 6 Letter from Joseph Gibbons to Martha Whiton asking for information about her late husband, Thomas Whitson, such as whether he attended religious meetings, his parents’ names, and his place of birth. 2nd month, 28th day 1873.
Insert 7 Letter from Jane Cole to Martha Whitson regarding Jane’s trip home on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, where they saw a near train wreck; describing their travels to various family members; and giving updates on those family members. With envelope. 22 October 1876.
Insert 8 Letter from Francis W. Brinton to his grandmother, Martha Whitson stating that he missed her at Christmas and regarding Millersville, New Year’s Eve, and a snow storm. With envelope. 5 January 1877.
Insert 9 Letter from Francis W. Brinton to his grandmother, Martha Whitson regarding Millersville and the Normal School; that the students were visited by the Brazillian Commissioner of Education; and announcing school closing the following month. With envelope. 22 February 1877.
Box 2
Folder 22 Family Expenses. Cyrus Brinton, 1869-1909
Five Grocery charge books
1. 1897-1898
2. 1904
3. 1906
4. 1907
5. 1909
6. Family Expense Records, 1869-1885
Folder 23 Farm Expenses. Cyrus Brinton, 1885-1909
1. Yearly summary of expenses, 1895-1909
2. Farm expenses, 1885
Folder 24 Road Tax Records. Cyrus Brinton, 1874-1875
1. Notebook of road tax collected, 1875, of Sadsbury Township
2. Notebook of expense receipts, 1875
3. Notebook of road tax duplicate, 1874
4. Miscellaneous receipts
Folder 25 Land Surveys. Cyrus Brinton, 1814-1867
1. Land surveys and farm crops, 1914-1867
Folder 26 Market Records. Cyrus Brinton, 1837-1870
1. Market Book, 1852-1839
2. Philadelphia Market, 1847-1882
3. Marketing and produce, 1837-1870
Folder 27 Eggs and Poultry. Cyrus Brinton, 1899-1909
1. Record of egg and poultry sales, and family expenses.
Folder 28 Milling and Creamery Expenses. Cyrus Brinton, 1885-1909
1. Milling Account Book, 1906-1909
2. Creamery Account Book, 1885-1903
Folder 29 Labor Expenses. Cyrus Brinton, 1832-1909
1. Labor and expense records, 1832-1852
2. Farm expenses, 1888-1892
3. Labor book, 1854-1856
4. Farm laborers account, 1906-1909
Box 3
Folder 30 Assessor of Land, Sadsbury Township, Cyrus Brinton, 1901-1903
1. Book. Record of farm sales in Lancaster County, 1878-1904
2. Book. Valuation of land, Sadsbury Township, 1903
3. Canvassing book. Sadsbury Township. Names of freeholders, tenants, single men, and school children. 1901
4. Book. List of voters, Sadsbury Township. Names with occupation, employer, and location. 1902-1903
5. Book. Freeholders valuation. Names of freeholders, tenants and single men. 1903
6. Instructions for Assessors, 1901-1903
7. 3-page account of assessors’ fees, 1901-1903
8. 1-page valuation of land in Lancaster County, 1901
9. Book. Personal property taxables of Sadsbury Township. Names of freeholders, tenants and single men. 1903
Folder 31 T. Luther Brinton, 1884-1886
1. Bank Book. Christiana National Bank, Christiana
2. Date book diary for 1886
3. Essay. “A Trip to the Mines” (Gap Nickel Mines)
Folder 32 Letters. Francis Brinton, Lydia Brinton, Susan Brinton, Ann Hobson, Elizabeth Sharpe, Hannah Whitson, 1812-1924
1. Hannah Whitson, from Rebecca Downing, 1 October 1812.
2. Lydia Brinton, from J. Jr., no date.
3. Lydia Brinton, from Ann Jackson, no date.
4. Ann Hobson, from Elizabeth Johnson, no date.
5. Elizabeth Sharp, from Rebecca Wholson, August 21.
6. Susan Brinton, from Lydia P. Brinton, October 11.
7. Lydia P. Brinton, from James M. Jackson, 7 March 1833.
8. Lydia P. Brinton, from Alice W. Jackson, 18 October 1835.
9. Lydia P. Brinton, from M. H. G., 4 June 1862.
10. Grandma, from Francis W. Brinton, 28 January 1877.
11. Anne H. Brinton, from Martha, 20 May 1890.
12. Anne H. Brinton, from Martha, 28 September 1890.
13. Mother, from Anne H. Brinton, 22 April 1913.
14. Mother, Anne H. Brinton, 26 April 1913.
15. Anne H. Brinton, from Marion H. Ewing, 14 February 1917.
16. Francis Brinton, from C. Burleigh Hambleton, 16 February 1917.
17. Francis Brinton, from Elizabeth S. Brinton, 13 February 1917.
18. Anne Brinton, from Mary B. Hopkins, 6 March 1917.
19. Anne H. Brinton, from William H. Brinton, 30 July 1917.
20. Francis Brinton, from Elizabeth R. Whitson, 14 February 1917.
21. Anne Brinton, from Emma F. H. Dowe, 5 March 1917.
22. Anne Brinton, from Josie, 6 January 1924.
23. Several obituaries from newspapers.
Folder 33 Postcards and Visiting Cards, 1912-1920
1. Postcards.
2. Visiting Cards: Rebecca Whitson, Cyrus Brinton, Mollie Hibberde, Mabel Haines, Elisa Jane Lamborn, Phebe Holland, Mary Hutton, Annie E. Neall, Jennie Peirce, Rhoda Ann Walton, Martha Lippincott, Jennie Hopkins, Deborah Middlebone, [ ] Foulke, Hallie Ellis, Mary Brinton, Mollie Willet, Maggie H. Bunting, Susana Spence, Rhe Collins, Annie Foulke, Salie A. Davis, Achsah Peterson, John Cooper, Anne H. Brinton, Thomas Whitson.
Folder 34 Wedding, Funeral, and Graduation Invitations and Announcements, 1870-1923
Weddings
1. Catharine Haslam to William Parry, Jr., 4 March 1880.
2. Judson B. King to Ella Borsins, 17 June 1884.
3. J. Ross Ewint to Marion Hambleton, 27 April 1892.
4. Marion Rakestraw to David Todd Jones, 15 September 1898.
5. Evelyn Haskell to Warren Kinsman Dowe, 15 June 1899.
6. Emma Zilla Maule to John Chamberlain, 15 March 1900.
7. Anna Sydney Brinton to Normal Reese Entrekin, 1 November 1900.
8. Lydia Rakestraw to Marvin Eavenson Bushong, 10 September 1903.
9. Edith Denney Heston to Russel Lyle Brinton, 21 September 1915.
10. Elizabeth Hobson to Arnold P. Vogel, 21 June 1916.
11. Teressa Phillippy to Maurice Jackson Brinton, 21 September 1920.
Funerals
12. Hannah Pyle, 14 August 1881.
13. Libbie P. Bushong, 4 July 1890.
14. James H. Jackson, 5 February 1891.
15. Alice Whitson, 25 March 1891.
16. Charles Hambleton, 4 March 1891.
17. Isaac Broomell, 18 October 1891.
18. Joseph P. Chambers, 21 May 1892.
19. Thomas Whitson Hambleton, 13 May 1893.
20. J. Harding Gilbert, 22 October 1893.
21. Alice Hambleton, 19 November 1894.
22. Amy P. Whitson, 22 October 1895.
23. Thomas Stubbs, 6 April 1896.
24. Sarah L. Walter, 3 February 1898.
25. Rachel H. Broomell, 27 April 1898.
26. Elizabeth Gause, 5 December 1898.
27. Elizabeth S. Whitson, 15 July 1900.
28. M. Jennie Way, 20 December 1900.
29. Sarah W. Linvill, 30 August 1901.
30. Howard Brinton, 7 April 1902.
31. Esther R. Bushong, 23 January 1903.
32. Josephine H. Way (written on back: Rebecca W. Brinton, wife of Cyrus Brinton, funeral 11-1-1903), 29 May 1903.
33. Mary E. Brinton, 14 October 1903.
34. Eliza J. Irwin, 20 June 1904.
35. Cyrus Brinton, 13 February 1917.
36. Elizabeth E. Moore, 24 October 1917.
37. Alfred Brinton, 9 May 1921.
38. Lewis Brinton, 3 July 1923.
39. Margaret Bushong, July 13.
40. Chandler R. Way, December 13.
41. R. Mifflin Warner, handwritten note, 26 July 1902.
42. Dorah A. B. Ubil, postcard, 16 July 1904.
43. Mary A. Stubbs, 1 June 1916.
44. Samuel Whitson, 9 June 1916.
45. Leah A. Brinton, 26 July 1916.
46. Sympathy card. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hobson to Francis Brinton, 13 February 1917.
47. Twenty Fifth Anniversary. Theodor and Eliza R. Whitson, 25 January 1890.
48. Graduation, Swarthmore College, Lizzie Haslam, June 20.
Folder 35 Education. Samuel Brinton, 1810
1. Samuel Brinton’s algebra journal, 1810
2. 3 handwriting sample books
Folder 36 Education. Thomas Whitson and Rebecca Whitson, 1814-1852
1. Thomas Whitson’s ciphering journal, 1814
2. Rebecca Whitson, Progress in study, Sharon Boarding School Philadelphia
3. Rebecca Whitson, Progress in study, Sharon Boarding School Philadelphia
Folder 37 Education. Cyrus Brinton, 1844
1. Cyrus Brinton’s mathematics journal, 1844
Folder 38 Education. Sadsbury Township, 1892-1903
1. List of School Children, Sadsbury Township, 1903.
2. Three Annual Statements of the Sadsbury School District, 1892, 1893, 1901.
Folder 39 Publications, 1851-1892
1. Improved Lightning Rods, E. K. Hum & Co., 1851
2. Annual Report Mercantile Library Association of Cincinnati, January 6, 1852
3. The Cosmopolitan Art Association Illustrated Catalog, 1854
4. Book, no title page. Subject is the Steam Engine and Political Economy
5. Housekeepers Weekly. Vol. II, no. 41, 1891
6. Housekeepers Weekly. Vol. III, no. 42, 1892
Folder 40 Invitations, [188_ ] -1946
21 Invitation cards and envelopes of the Brinton family to graduations, weddings and funeral services.