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Du Pont, Charles I. (Charles Irénée), 1797-1869

Existence: 1797 - 1869
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1797 - 1869

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Gabrielle Josephine du Pont household account book

 Collection
Accession: 0431
Abstract:

Gabrielle Josephine de La Fite de Pelleport (1770-1837) was the wife of Victor du Pont (1767-1827), a French American diplomat, politician, and businessman. He was the brother of Éleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), the founder of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. The account book is supposedly the household account book of du Pont and contains handwriting of various people, including her son Charles I. du Pont (1797-1869). Entries include purchases of coal, whiskey, soap, candles, and other items, as well as construction materials and tools.

Dates: 1828-1835