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William Penn patent to William Markham, Robert Turner, John Goodson, and Samuel Carpenter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 453

Scope and Contents

This patent authorizes a grant of seven acres to Griffith Owen. It is signed by John Goodson, Robert Turner, and William Markham and has a wax seal attached.

Dates

  • 1693 April 6

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This item is temporarily closed for research while it undergoes conservation and digitization. This project is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Historical Archives and Records Care Grant, a program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Biographical / Historical

William Penn was a Quaker leader and founded the Province of Pennsylvania. William Markham was Acting Governor of Pennsylvania 1681-1682 and 1693-1699, and William Penn's cousin. Robert Turner was a Philadelphia merchant and Penn's colleague in planning Philadelphia. John Goodson was the first English physician to arrive under Penn's charter. Samuel Carpenter was Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania 1694-1698. Griffith Owen was a physician and is credited with performing the first surgical operation in Pennsylvania.

All of these men were wealthy Quakers who ran in similar circles. This document highlights the connections between prominent physicians, statesment, and Quaker community leaders.

Extent

1 folder (1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
William Penn patent to William Markham, Robert Turner, John Goodson, and Samuel Carpenter
Author
Rayna Andrews
Date
2024 April 23
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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