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

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Maria’s constitution is strong and hopes she will recover from her illness. Worried that current events will bring up bad memories of other family illnesses. Wager recounts how he had the August fever for 18 months intermittently before being cured and believes wearing flannel was what finally healed him