%eadnotat; ]> 5099maal An Inventory of the Maulsby-Albertson Family Papers, 1763-1884 Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff Encoding made possible by a grant by the Gladys Kriebel Delmas Foundation to the Philadelphia Consortium of Special Collections Libraries Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. 1966 Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, December 2000. ENG Maulsby-Albertson Family Papers, 1763-1884 FHL staff Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. 1966 Descriptive Summary Papers, 1763-1884 RG 5/099 Maulsby-Albertson Family 2 boxes; 1 linear ft. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081-1399 U.S.A.
For current information on the location of materials, please consult the Library's online catalog The Maulsby and Albertson families were Pennsylvania Quakers. The collections includes genealogical material, family correspondence (1804-1846),, financial and legal papers. Some of the papers concern Jonathan Maulsby's term as postmaster at Plymouth Meeting House in the 1820's. The Maulsby family were also active in Norristown as merchants of lumber, coal, and iron.

Repository:

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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 BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL

The Maulsby and Albertson families were Pennsylvania Quakers. Samuel Maulsby (1768-1838) married Susan Thomas. They had seven children. Their son Jonathan (1801-1845) was a merchant in Plymouth Meeting, PA, and served as postmaster at Plymouth Meeting House in the 1820's. A daughter, Alice T. (1803-1876) married Josiah Albertson (1803-1876). The Albertson family operated lime kilns and sold lime, and Josiah Albertson seems to have joined the Maulbys in their business after his marriage.

 SCOPE AND CONTENT

The collections includes genealogical material, family correspondence (1804-1846),, financial and legal papers. Some of the papers concern Jonathan Maulsby's term as postmaster at Plymouth Meeting House in the 1820's. The Albertson family operated lime kiIns and sold lime in Plymouth Township. Samuel Maulsby was a Commissioner of the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown RaiIroad Company. The Maulsby family were also active in Norristown as merchants of lumber, coal, and iron. Josiah Albertson seems to have joined the Maulbys in their business after his marriage to Alice T. Maulsby.

 Arrangement

The collection is divided into seven series:

Biographical and genealogical Correspondence of the Maulsby and Albertson families Journal Financial papers Legal papers Meeting papers Miscellaneous papers ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Accession information

Donor: Mrs. Arthur Robinson, 1966

Donor: Elizabeth Price Robinson, 1966

 Provenance

The donor, Elizabeth Price Robinson. was the great -granddaughter of Thornton Walton whose marriage certificate is included in the collection. The Maulsby-Albertson families and Walton family were linked by marriage.

 Access

Collection is open for research.

 Use Restrictions

Copyright has not been assigned to Friends Historical Library All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in to the Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Friends Historical Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by reader.

 Preferred Citation

[Indicate the cited item or series here], Maulsby-Albertson Family Papers, 1763-1884, RG5/099, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

The following material, originally part of the collection, has been recatalogued:

Book of Sufferings- Gwynedd Monthly Meeting Committee on Sufferings, 1808-1825. Transferred to RG 2 Gwynedd Monthly Meeting Records. SELECTED SEARCH TERMS Materials catalogued separately

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Friends Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings: Researchers are advised to search by subject and author, when applicable.

Maulsby family Albertson family Quakers - Pennsylvania - Montgomery County Plymouth Township (Pa.) Plymouth Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1803-1827) Plymouth Preparative Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1907) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS

Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note both the location and box numbers shown below:

 Ser. 1. Biographical and genealogical material, 1782-1857, n.d. Genealogical chart 1

Made after reading correspondence to discover relationships, and consulting the records of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting.

 Marriage certificates, 1782-1857 Chart Case Josiah Albertson to Alice T. Maulsby 1828 3mo 12at house of Thomas C. James, Whitpain Township, Montgomery County Marr ++A 1 item Jacob Albertson to Mary Roberts 1782 11mo 21 at Abington Marr ++A 1 item Thornton Walton to Rachel Beans 1857 10mo 27 at house of Sarah Beans, mother of Rachel, in Philadelphia Marr ++W 1 item Ser. 2. Correspondence of Maulsby and Albertson families, 1804-1846

Primarily correspondence received by George Maulsby in Bucks County from family members. Arranged chronologically.

 Correspondence 1804-1829 1 1 folder Correspondence 1832-1834 1 1 folder Correspondence 1835-1846 & n.d. 1 1 folder Ser. 3. Journal, 1827 Journal and map of a trip from Montgomery Co. to Washington, D..C.December 26, 1827 writer unknown 1 1 folder

Includes a brief visit to the Capitol and attendence at the president's "levve" and introduction to John Quincy Adams.

 Ser. 4. Financial papers, 1805-1874

Includes a letter from Josiah White with a detailed description of the lime kiln at Mauch Chunk to Jacob Albertson, 1825. Arranged chronologically.

 Financial papers 1805-1832 2 1 folder Financial papers 1833-1836 2 1 folder Financial papers 1837-1874 & n.d. 2 1 folder Ser. 5. Legal papers, 1779-1884 & n.d.

Arranged chronologically.

 Legal Papers 1763-1827 2 Apprenticeship agreement, April 7, 1779 Sarah Berril, daughter of the late Henry Berril of Abington, of her own free will bound herself apprentice to Anthony Williams of Bristol Township and Margaret, his wife, to be taught the occupation of housewifery 1 item Citizenship paperOct. 6, 1808 for Robert Connor, native of Ireland. 1 item Apprenticeship agreement, Oct. 22, 1808 Samuel Hall, son of Isabella Hall, of his own free will bound himself apprentice to John WiIson of Whitemarsh Township, to be taught the trade of a farmer. 1 item Draft notice 1814 1 item Enstatement of new Post Master in Plymouth Meeting House 1822 1 item Receipt and response 1825 1 item Letter from John M’Lean stating that accounts have yet to be rendered 1826 1 item Letter of discontinuation of Plymouth Meeting post office and various requests of Post Master 1827 1 item Legal Papers 1830-1849 2 Copy of patent given to Samuel Lane from Andrew Jackson 1830 1 item Appointment of Samuel Maulsby as Attorney 1831 1 item Last Will + Testament of Jacob Albertson 1832 1 item Appointment of Josiah Albertson as attorney 1833 1 item Patent given to Samuel Lane from Andrew Jackson 1833 1 item Legal document 1834 1 item Josiah Albertson’s land (drawing) 1840 1 item Last Will + Testament of Josiah Albertson 1846 1 item Request for receipt of the deceased Josiah Albertson’s goods 1847 1 item Mortgage document between the executors of the will of Josiah Albertson to Ann Williams and Martha Williams 1848 1 item Mortgage document between the executors of the Will of Josiah Albertson to Elizabeth Mather 1848 1 item Legal Papers 1851-1884 & n.d. 2 legal document written in Spanish 1851 1 item List of names and addresses (Philadelphia 1856 1 item Dec. 27, 1860, Deed Poll. Sheriff's Sale of property of Robert Comly add William H. Maurice for non-payment of debt. Sold to Edwin Forrest, Tragedian. 1 item Mortgage of Alice Albertson 1861 1 item Deed, April 4, 1867, between Edwin Forrest, Tragedian, and John F. Oram. 1 item Mortgage and bond, April 4, 1867 between Edwin Forrest and Girard Life Insurance, Annuity and Trust Co. 1 item Assignment of mortgage 1868 1 item Deed for area of sever 1869 1 item Estate of Hannah Jones deed, authority to sell real estate, 1871 1871 1 item Deed for the Grove Cemetery 1884 1 item Legal document n.d. 2 items Deed for property of William Albertson (?), n.d. n.d. 1 item Legal document from George Prince, n.d. n.d. 1 item Template for debt form n.d. 1 item Copy of template for debt form n.d. 1 item Other Deeds and Property Records, 1728-1857 Chart Case June 24, 1728between Joseph Jones of Plymouth Township and Katherin Richerds of Great Valley, Chester Co. Deeds ++J 1 item Feb. 8, 1782 between Israel Dickinson of Upper Dublin Township and Jesse Rex of Plymouth Township Deeds ++D 1 item April 6, 1784 between John Stall of Plymouth Township and Fanny, his wife, and Joseph Potts. Deeds ++S 1 item April 1, 1800,between John Evans, George Maris and Jane, his wife, Jesse Foulke, Levi Foulke and Ann, his wife, Job Roberts and Mary, his wife, all of Montgomery Co., and Samuel Livezey of Plymouth Township Deeds ++E 1 item April 1, 1800between John Evans, George Maris and Jane, his wife, Jese Foulke, Levi Foulke and Ann, his wife, Job Roberts and Mary, his wife, all of Montgomery Co., and Seth Schneider. Deeds ++E 1 item Bonds (3) Sept. 15, 1800 between Jacob Albertson of Plymouth Township and Joseph Potts Deeds ++A 1 item Aug. 18, 1806 between William Ellis and Sarah, his wife, Amos Ellis and Hannah, his wife, David Connard and Elizabeth, his wife, Jonathan Connard and Mary, his wife, Streper Connard and Sarah, his wife, Benjamin Harry, Joseph Lewis, Israel Bringhurst and Mary, his wife, Enos Lewis, Joseph Reiff and Ann, his wife, all of Montgomery Co., and Samuel Livezey of Plymouth Township. Deeds ++E 1 item Aug. 16, 1825between Samuel Livezey of Plymouth Township and Mary, his wife, and Josiah Albertson Deeds ++L 1 item April 30, 1829 between Elizabeth Schneider, Administratrix of the estate of the late Henry Schneider, and Joseph Kirkner and Matthias Haas. Deeds ++S 1 item Oct. 4, 1832 between Seth Schneider of Plymouth Township and Josiah AIbertson. Deeds ++S 1 item Dec. 10, 1834between Jacob Albertson of Plymouth Township and Josiah Albertson (son). Deeds ++A 1 item Dec. 10, 1834between Jacob Albertson of Plymouth Township and Martha, his wife, and Benjamin Albertson. Deeds ++A 1 item Dec. 10, 1834between Samuel Livezey of Whitemarsh Township and Jacob Albertson of Plymouth Township. Deeds ++L 1 item 1838 between Thomas White of Plymouth Township and Josiah Albertson. Unsigned, not witnessed. Deeds ++W 1 item June 28, 1844 between John Freedley of Norristown and George Corson of Whitemarsh Township. Deeds ++F 1 item April 5, 184? [?] between Joseph Kirkner and Elizabeth, his wife, Matthias Haas and Melinda, his wife, and Alice Albertson Deeds ++K 1 item Sept. 14, 1857 between Amy Albertson and Charles Albertson, Executors of the Will of Benjamin Albertson, and Alice T. Albertson, widow of Josiah Albertson Deeds ++A 1 item Ser. 6. Meeting Records, 1801-1832 Epistles and Yearly Meeting Extracts 2 1 folder London Women Friends to Philadelphia Women Friends1801 1 item London Yearly Meeting to the Quarterly and Monthly Meeting of Friends in Great Britain, Ireland, and elsewhere1812 1 item Extracts from the Minutes of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1812, 1813, 1815, and 1818 1 item Receipts for the building of Plymouth Orthodox meeting house 1831, 1832 2 1 folder Ser. 7. Miscellaneous Papers, 1772-1907 & n.d. Civil War papers of John Ferris Price 1861-1864 2 1 folder Miscellaneous 1772-1907 & n.d. 2 Circular of American Temperance Society 1 item Invitations to Board of Managers Meetings of the Philadelphia, Germantown, and Norristown Railroad Company 2 1 item List of names of American Friends who visited England commencing 1772 2 1 item Subscription list for Promoting the Civilization of the Indian Nations 2 1 item Death notices 2 2 items Stampless cover catalogue 2 1 folder