Robert Fulton Birthplace, built 1740. Note on back of photograph relating to ownership by Swift family since 1772. Persons identified are F. B. N. Hoffer, Joseph Swift and Madison Clendining
"Peach Bottom, Pa. 5-26-1943 Dr. H. H. Beck, Many, many thanks for the Rock Springs data. It is very complete. I shall frame the enlargement. Two names are incorrect Joan Gray should be Joseph Gray and Ellen Townsend should be Ella V. Townsend. This section is honor - to be so well written up. I wish it might be published in the Quarryville Sun. Most sincerely, Cora Wood."
Birthplace of Robert Fulton, Lancaster Co. Pa. Invented First Steamboat, Aug. 17, 1807. Born November 14, 1765 - Died, New York City, February 24, 1815. Centennial Celebration, Sept. 21, 1909, Lanc. Co., Pa. New York, Sept. 25-Oct.9, 1909. Real photo postcard.