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Genealogy

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Cathy and Nicholas Dovidio Research On Their House in Westfield, New Jersey

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0219
Abstract

Documents and photographs of a house in Westfield, New Jersey, and copies of genealogical records of people who lived there up to 2000s. The residents included Lillian McIntosh the daughter of Charles Taylor, Lehigh Class of 1876.

Dates: 1857 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1857 - 1930

Genealogical Documents Related to Lehigh University President Charles Russ Richards

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0267
Abstract

Interesting display of genealogical research establishing Lehigh University President, Charles Russ Richards, related to noteworthy inventor and engineer, James Watt.

Dates: 1833 - 1941; Majority of material found within 1833 - 1941

Girdler Family Records

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0247
Abstract An extensive collection of correspondence, information and genealogical searches made by current family members to trace ancestors into the Seventeenth Century when it is believed the first of the Girdlers came to the American colonies. The early ancestors settled in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts and were involved in the mariner trade as sailors, masters and captains of merchant ships. Perhaps the most famous was Lewis Girdler, master of the “Betsy” who was a licensed privateer...
Dates: 1783 to 1995; Majority of material found within 1802 to 1915

John Weldy Wasco Documents

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0148
Scope and Contents The years covered are from 1901 to 1968. The collection contains personal identity documents such a baptism certificate, military papers, family photographs, property leases, property taxes, income and business sale taxes. There is much printed and published material related to the druggist trade, religious booklets, as well as personal notations about a variety of things written on cigarette cartons – many of the notations have been photocopied and indicate a wide range of interests. The...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1965

Linderman Family Genealogy Documents (Including Brodhead, Packer, Sayre, Frick Families)

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0271
Abstract

An attempt is made to trace the Linderman Family as it is directly associated with Lehigh University. The Lindermans in the United States seemingly trace their ancestry to Jacob von Linderman who came to New York in 1710. He is believed to be a relative of the brother of Margarette Linderman Luther, the mother of the German Reformation religious leader, Martin Luther.

Dates: 1710 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1856 - 1995