Ann (Ridgely) du Pont papers, 1841-1881
Part of collection: Victor Marie du Pont's children's papers (WMSS-V)
Dates
- Creation: 1841-1881
Creator
- Du Pont, Ann Ridgely, 1815-1898 (Person)
Biographical Note
Ann Ridgely (1815-1898), the daughter of Henry Moore Ridgely (1779-1847) and Sarah Banning Ridgely (1787-1837) of Delaware, married Charles I. du Pont in 1841, and was his second wife. They had two children.
Scope and Contents
The Ann Ridgley du Pont papers consist of outgoing correspondence to family members, the majority to her sister-in-law, Sophie M. du Pont. There are also letters to Pauline Foster du Pont, Samuel Francis Du Pont, and Eleuthera du Pont Smith. The letters discuss family activities, health, and the deaths of family members.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository