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VII. Miscellaneous Northey Family Papers, 1688-1834, 1883-1901, undated

 Series
Identifier: SERIES VII.

Scope and Contents

Series VII. Miscellaneous Northey Family Papers is comprised of the papers of William Northey's father David (died circa 1788), wife Rebekah (1740-1826), brother Abijah (1741-1816), son William Jr. (1767-1788), and other miscellaneous family members. David Northey's papers contain financial and legal papers relating to his goldsmithing and shipping businesses, including bills of sale for the sloop Two Friends (1737) and the schooner Traveller (1759). Rebekah Northey's papers include religious and personal correspondence from Mary Adams Spofford of Boxford (1814-1816) and Rebekah's Collins and Shove relatives. The papers of goldsmith Abijah Northey consist primarily of personal correspondence with family and friends. Miscellaneous papers contain printed material, financial and legal documents of John Sr., John Jr., Nehemiah, Israel, Herbert, and Annie Northey, including a 1759 assessment list of Quakers in Salem and many undated maps.

Dates

  • Creation: 1688-1834, 1883-1901, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.75 linear feet (13 boxes; 1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA