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Caspar Wistar estate book

1752-1765
 Collection
Accession: 2146

Abstract

Caspar Wistar (1696–1752) was a German-born Philadelphia merchant and brass button maker. He also founded the first glassworks in America near Salem, New Jersey, in 1739. The single volume contains a cash book of receipts of Wistar's estate (1752-1765).

Dates

  • 1752-1765

Creator

Extent

1 volume(s)

Biographical Note

Caspar Wistar (1696–1752) was a German-born Philadelphia merchant and brass button maker. He also founded the first glassworks in America near Salem, New Jersey, in 1739. Born, Caspar Wuster in Hilsbach, near Heidelberg, Germany, on February 3, 1696, and died in Philadelphia on March 21, 1752. The Anglicized form "Wistar" was recorded on his naturalization papers and adopted by his descendants. Wistar arrived in Philadelphia on September 16, 1717, and eventually became a successful merchant and glassmaker.

Scope and Content

The single volume contains a cash book of receipts of Wistar's estate (1752-1765), including transactions with his son and principal heir, Richard Wistar (1727-1781). There is a separate list of bonds belonging to his widow, Catherine Jansen Wistar (1703-1786).

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research. Litigators may not view the collection without approval.

Related Archival Materials

Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Language of Materials

English


Additional Information

Additional Description

Provenance

On Deposit.

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Caspar Wistar estate book
Status:
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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