Photograph- Susan Reigart Brinton, wife of William Penn Brinton, daughter of Emanuel C. Reigart and Barbara Swarr. Lived in the old Shippen House, later site of the YWCA, where their three daughters, Susan, Ann wife Mrs. Samuel H. Slaymaker, and Sarah Frances wife of Mrs. Henry Hall McLenegan, were all married in 1856. Th weddings wer attended by James Buchanan. Mrs. McLenegan and Mrs. Slaymaker moved to Beloit, Wisconsin on farms presented by their father.
Photograph- Susan Reigart Brinton, wife of William Penn Brinton, daughter of Emanuel C. Reigart and Barbara Swarr. Lived in the old Shippen House, later site of the YWCA, where their three daughters, Susan, Ann wife Mrs. Samuel H. Slaymaker, and Sarah Frances wife of Mrs. Henry Hall McLenegan, were all married in 1856. Th weddings wer attended by James Buchanan. Mrs. McLenegan and Mrs. Slaymaker moved to Beloit, Wisconsin on farms presented by their father.
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Susan Reigart Brinton, wife of William Penn Brinton, daughter of Emanuel C. Reigart and Barbara Swarr. Lived in the old Shippen House, later site of the YWCA, where their three daughters, Susan, Ann wife Mrs. Samuel H. Slaymaker, and Sarah Frances wife of Mrs. Henry Hall McLenegan, were all married in 1856. The weddings were attended by James Buchanan. Mrs. McLenegan and Mrs. Slaymaker moved to Beloit, Wisconsin on farms presented by their father.
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Additional Notes
African-American.
Examinations of Lydia Brinton, Lydia Davis.
Defendant charged with assault on the house of William Brinton.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
African-American.
Recognizance of William Gibbons to testify.
Recognizance of William Brinton to testify.
Recognizance of Joseph Brinton to testify.
Recognizance of Lydia Brinton to testify.
Defendant charged with assault and misdemeanor against Lydia Brinton.
4 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
