Shippen family. - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)

Members of the Shippen family were prominent in Pennsylvania during the 18th century. Most resided in Philadelphia. The patriarch, Edward (1639-1712), served as the first mayor of Philadelphia; his grandson, Edward III (1703-1781), also was mayor. Edward III's daughter, Sarah, married Col. James Burd. Other members of the family included Margaret Frances and Edward IV (1729-1806). Margaret (Peggy) Shippen married Benedict Arnold.

From the description of Papers 1757-1961, bulk 1760-1800. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 83067246

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