Sarah McIlvaine Muench Family Papers
MS 44

Scope and Content

The Muench collection documents the ancestors and family of Sarah Ellmaker [McIlvaine] Muench of Lancaster County PA. Several prominent families in Lancaster County history are represented in the collection including: the Ellmaker, McIlvaine, Hubley, Fordney, Cox, Jenkins, and Michael families, . The collection consists of correspondence, notes, legal documents, newspaper clippings, articles, programs, postcards and photographs dating from the mid-18th through the 20th century. The earliest item in the collection dates from 1734 with the bulk of the material covering the period from 1870 to 1939.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into the following seventy-seven (79) series primarily arranged by date and by the relation of the person to Sarah McIlvaine Muench.

A. Paternal Side

I. Ellmaker, Elias
I. Ellmaker, Anna Margaret
II. Ellmaker, Leonard
V. Ellmaker, Nathaniel
V. Lightner, Nathaniel
VI. Ellmaker, Catherine
VII. Ellmaker, Esaias Enfield
VIII. Ellmaker, Sarah Watson
X. Watson, James Clemson Dr. (1804-1880)
X. Hatfield, Benjamin
XI. McIlvaine, George Duffield (1811 - 1857
XII. Ellmaker, Margaret Clemson (1829-1889)
XIII. Ellmaker, Amos (1838-1875)
XIV. McIlvaine, Robert Porter (1839-1918)
XV. Ellmaker, John Watson (1840-1921)
XVI. Ellmaker, Leonard
XVII. Ellmaker, Harlan D.
XVIII. Ellmaker, Christopher
XIX. Ellmaker, [ ]
XX. McIlvaine, George Duffield (1867-1918)
XXI. McIlvaine, George and Sara Cox Fordney
XXII. McIlvaine, Caroline Watson (1870-1890)
XXIII. Freeman, Morris deCamp
XXIV. Freeman, Morris deCamp and Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine
XXV. Muench, Alfred George and Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine
XXVII. Muench, Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine (b. 1909)
XXVIII. Gibbons, Alice Fordney McIlvaine (b. 1910-d. 1990)
XXIX. McIlvaine, John Benjamin (b. 1916)


B. Maternal Side

XXX. Jenkins, David (1731-1797)
XXXI. Hubley, Adam (1752-1798)
XXXII. Michael, John and Elizabeth Dietrich
XXXIII. Michael, John
XXXIV. Michael, Elizabeth Dietrich (1764-1889)
XXXV. Jenkins, Robert (1769-1848) and Catherine Carmichael
XXXVI. Jenkins, William (1779-1853)
XXXVII. Jenkins, Mary Field Hubley
XXXVIII. Fordney, William Bush (1807-1889)
XXXIX. Fordney, Ellen Julia Jenkins (b. 1813)
XL. Cox, Friend P. (d. 1874)
XLI. Cox, Sara Michael (d. 1915)
XLII. Howell, Elizabeth Michael
XLIII. Reynolds, Samuel H. (d. 1889)
XLIV. Potter, William H.
XLV. Cox, Walter Friend
XLVI. LeFevre, Sallie Howell
XLVII. Potter, William Hubley
XLVIII. Potter, Beverly Robinson
XLIX. Fordney, Thomas Potter and Ida Mary Cox
L. Fordney, Thomas Potter
LI. Fordney, Ida Mary Cox (1854-1932)
LII. Fordney, William Jenkins
LIII. Reynolds, Frederick
LIV. Reynolds, Samuel H. Jr.
LV. Reynolds, Sue
LVI. Montgomery, Mary Reynolds
LVII. Waterman, Maude Reynolds
LVIII. Potter, Ellen Julia Fordney (b. 1865)
LIX. Potter, Alice (b. 1869)
LX. Bennett (deReuter), Maude Potter
LXI. Franklin, William Buell
LXII. Franklin, Ellen Julia Fordney (1875-1963)
LXIII. Fordney, Thomas Potter Jr.
LXIV. Malone, Mary Reynolds Fordney
LXV. McIlvaine, Sara Cox Fordney (1884-1920)
LXVI. Fordney, Alice Potter (1887-1973)
LXVII. Fordney, William Bush Jr. (d. 1948)
LXVIII. Franklin, Sarah and Sydney
LXIX. Bohlen, Francis Hermann Bohlen
LXX. Bohlen, Sydney Franklin
LXXI. Riggs, Sarah Steinman Franklin
LXXII. Franklin, William Buell Jr.
LXXIII. Bohlen, Francis III and William
LXXIV. Byrnes, Mary Malone
LXXV. Spahr, Sidney Franklin Bohlen
LXXVI. Miscellaneous
LXXVII. Miscellaneous Photographs
LXXVIII. Photo Albums
LXXIX. Sarah McIlvaine Muench Family Library

Provenance

This collection was in the possession of Sarah McIlvaine Muench prior to its transfer to the Archives and Special Collections Department in December 1997. Several accretions have been added since then, the last in 2004.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the use of the collection by researchers. It is, however, the responsibility of the researcher to notify the Archives & Special Collections Department of any intent to publish the contents of the manuscript material and/or other items in the collection.

Inventory

Box/Folder

A. Paternal Side
I. Ellmaker, Elias
1/1 Settlement of Estate. 12 Oct 1770.
Notes: Judgment by Joseph Galloway.

II. Ellmaker, Anna Margaret
1/2 Marriage license (copy) to Philip Frick. 3 Nov 1764.

III. Ellmaker, Leonard
1/3 Indenture of Maria Philipann. 1763 or 1768. Notes: Damaged, in many pieces.
OSDR Deed- Land in Earle Twp, Lancaster County- 28 February 1734.
1/4 Documentation of German Bible.

IV. Ellmaker, Nathaniel
1/5 Correspondence from Patterson Bell. 27 Feb [17 ].
1/6 Correspondence from C. Bradley. nd. Notes: only part of letter, top missing.
1/7 Correspondence from Joseph Clarkson. 17 Oct 1801. Notes: re. starting a German school near White Horse.
1/8 Correspondence from Jared Cowan. 29 Jul 1789.
1/9 Correspondence from Solomon Dietz. 1 Mar 1790. Notes: damaged.
1/10 Correspondence/ Note from John Worth to Nathaniel Ellmaker, April 30, 1790.
1/11 Correspondence from [Wilt Webb?]. 5 Jun 1792.
Notes: re. Lincoln Highway (turnpike) near Lancaster.
1/12 Correspondence from [ ] Ellmaker. 29 Feb 1796.
1/13 Correspondence from Elias Ellmaker. 9 Nov [1795], 23 May 1801. Notes: Son. Written from Princeton College- damaged.
1/14 Correspondence from M. Slaymaker. 11 May 1826. Notes: Damaged, in pieces.
1/15 Memo re. moving seat of government. nd.
1/16 Biographical materials.
1/17 Receipt. 22 Nov 1788. Notes: re. Leonard Ellmaker Estate. Paid to John Rutter.
1/18 Subpoena to appear before Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 17 Sep 1796.
1/19 Indenture. 20 Oct 1803.
1/20 Agreement with Jacob Baker. 10 Dec 1811. Notes: damaged, in pieces.
1/21 Receipt from William M. Slaymaker. 10 Apr 1812.
1/22 Receipt. 10 Jun 1817.
1/23 Article of Agreement with Samuel Sheaffer. 21 Nov 1817.
1/24 Marriage certificate Nathaniel Ellmaker to Elizabeth Fellebaum, 23 August 1778.

V. Lightner, Nathaniel
1/25 Will. 12 Oct 1782. Notes: Father-in-law of Anthony Ellmaker.

VI. Ellmaker, Catherine
1/26 Marriage announcement to John Leaman. 10 Jan 1805.

VII. Ellmaker, Esaias Enfield
1/27 Correspondence from Matilda [ ]. 4 Apr [ ].
1/28 Correspondence from Louisa E. [ ]. 9 Oct 1838.
1/29 Draught of plantation in Earl and Leacock Townships. 18 Jun 1838. Notes: Surveyed by Roland Diller.
1/30 Surveying notebook, Norristown Academy, 1819.
1/31 Receipt. 2 Apr 1846. Notes:Order of clothes.
1/32 Charcoal Portrait Esaias E. Ellmaker, born June 19, 1802, dated 1840.
OSDR Broadside- Public sale of Ellmaker Homestead on Thursday September 15, 1887.( Estate of Esaias Ellmaker) J. Watson Ellmaker, administrator.

VIII. Ellmaker, Sarah Watson
1/33 Correspondence to Mrs. Sarah Ellmaker, Lancaster, from Anna Mary Patterson, later the wife of Robert S. McIlvaine, Greenwood. Feb. 2, 1841.
1/34 Correspondence from Nathaniel Watson, M.D. 29 Nov 1872. Notes: Brother.
1/35 Envelopes addressed to (empty)
1/36 Photographs. (1 photo)

IX. Watson, James Clemson Dr. (1804-1880)
1/37 Photographs. (1 photo)

X. Hatfield, Benjamin
1/38 Photographs. (1 photo)

XI. McIlvaine, George Duffield (1811 - 1857)
1/39 Diary (receipt book), 1834
1/40 Daybook detailing accounts of McIlvaine Limestone Quarry, 1833-34.
1/41 Account book [Farm] 1833-1846
1/42 Account Book for McIlvaine Limestone Quarry, 1846-50.
2/1 Daybook belonging to George D. McIlvaine. -Memorandum of work by Henry Markley, Samuel Armour, John Callegen, William Given. April 1, 1846 to March 31, 1849.
2/2 History of McIlvain's kilns

XII. Ellmaker, Margaret Clemson (1829-1889)
2/3 Diary. 1842.
2/4 Autograph book 1846-1847.

XIII. Ellmaker, Amos (1838-1875)
2/5 Biography. nd.
2/6 News clippings. 4 Nov 1980.

XIV. McIlvaine, Robert Porter (1839-1918)
2/7 Correspondence to Margaret Slaymaker McIlvaine. 28 Aug 1867. Notes: Mother.
2/8 Diary, 1855.
2/9 Trigonometry notebook, October 8th 1856
2/10 Alexandria Boarding School autograph book January 17th 1857 and 1858 Journal of Travels in the West.
2/11 Note from Samuel Heagy. 25 Nov 1873.
2/12 Receipts from lime business. 1861-1873.
2/13 Receipts for taxes.
2/14 Photographs. (3 photos)
2/15 Marriage certificate Robert P. McIlvaine and Sarah J. Ellmaker, 25 October 1866
OSDR Brass Name stencil- R.P. McIlvain,.

XV. Ellmaker, John Watson (1840-1921)
3/1 Correspondence from Barbara Ellmaker. 14 May 1856. Notes: Sister.
3/2 Correspondence from John Ford. 20 Mar 1860.
3/3 Correspondence from Martha Henderson. 5 Nov 1899.
3/4 Correspondence from James A. Herr. 16 Sep, 19 Dec 1890.
3/5 Postcard to Sara Fordney McIlvaine. 6 Jul 1908.
3/6 Correspondence from Henry Pettit. 2 Mar 1896. Notes: re. scandal.
3/7 Correspondence from George H. Ranck, 21 August 1913.
3/8 Correspondence from G.D. Slaymaker. 11 Aug 1880. Notes: re. death of cousin Lizzie.
3/9 Letter to Mr. J. Watson Ellmaker from P.E. Slaymaker. April 21, 1920.
3/10 Correspondence from Edith Wagner. 1898-1919. Notes: 1898 - note on front from Louis C. Liberman.
3/11 Postcards from [ ? ]. nd. ,1893 Notes: postcard of dam erected by Samuel Hatfield, Sr. ­postcard from World's Columbian Exhibition, 1893.
3/12 Description of gold piece given him by Dr. John Watson (grandfather). nd. Notes: gold piece sold by Mrs. Muench.
3/13 Memory book of school mates. 1858.
3/14 Promissory note to Edith Wagoner. 1 Apr 1893.
3/15 Receipts. Edith Wagner to John Watson Ellmaker. 1889-1917.
3/16 Bequest of gold glasses to Caroline Watson McIlvaine. 13 Sep 1890.
3/17 Funeral notice. 2 May 1921.
3/18 Inventory of safe deposit box September 1, 1937
3/19 News clippings. 7 Nov 1980. Notes: re. rare fraktur he translated.
3/20 Envelopes. 1896-1921. Notes: no correspondence to go with envelopes.
3/21 Agricultural Almanac for the year 1904. Given to John Watson Ellmaker for 64th birthday by George McIlvaine.
3/22 Photographs. (10 photos)
3/23 Photographs. Mormon Church at Buck Valley. Notes: blown up 21 Jan 1916.

XVI. Ellmaker, Leonard
3/24 Draught. 26 Sep 1852.

XVII. Ellmaker, Harlan D.
3/25 News clipping re. Ellmaker Park, Oregon. nd.

XVIII. Ellmaker, Christopher
3/26 Photographs. (1 photo)

XIX. Ellmaker, [ ]
3/27 Correspondence from John D. McFarlan. 15 Apr 1860.

XX. McIlvaine, George Duffield (1867-1918)
3/28 Account Book, McIlvaine Limestone Quarry, 1895-96.
3/29 Will. 1908.
3/30 Estate. 1917.
3/31 Envelopes addressed to (empty)
3/32 Photographs. (5 photos)
OSDR Brass name stencil- G.D. McIlvaine.

XXI. McIlvaine, George and Sara Cox Fordney
3/33 Wedding announcement. Jun 1908.
3/34 Photographs. (3 photos)
3/35 Family photographs. (12 photos)
OSDR Photograph of children- Ben, Sarah, and Alice
3/36 Photographs. Home at 1064 Wheatland Avenue, Lancaster. (2 photos)

XXII. McIlvaine, Caroline Watson (1870-1890)
3/37 Correspondence from Marge [?]. 31 Aug 1889. (SMM says Bellmonte is the Post Office for the McIlvaine farm.)
3/38 Correspondence from H.A. Brickenstein, President of Linden Hall
3 Apr, 8 Aug 1887. Notes: Apr 3 - full communion/confirmation notification Aug 8 - letter of transfer
3/39 Correspondence from Mollie Ellmaker. 28 Apr 1889.
3/40 Correspondence from Helena Koch. 10 Dec 1889. Notes: from Linden Hall.
3/41 Correspondence from Effie Thornton. 3 Mar 1889. Notes: from Linden Hall.
3/42 Correspondence from Elizabeth Eckert Woods. nd., 1888-1889. Notes: most written from Wilson College.
3/43 Correspondence from Mary A. Woods. 18 Apr 1889.
3/44 Correspondence from Lucie [ ]. 16 Apr 1889. Notes: from Linden Hall.
3/45 Calling cards of visitors. nd.
3/46 Invitation. 1889. Notes: Graduation at Linden Hall.
3/47 Envelope addressed to (empty)
3/48 Photographs. (10 photos)
OSDR Colorized Photograph of Caroline Watson McIlvaine

XXIII. Freeman, Morris deCamp
4/1 Biographical materials. nd.
4/2 Photographs. (2 photos)
Photograph of niece Ann Renniger; Photographs of William and Ethel Freeman (parents).
OSDR Photograph Portrait

XXIV. Freeman, Morris deCamp and Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine
4/3 Photographs. (3 photos)
OSDR Photograph (2 copies)
4/4 Marriage announcements of Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine and Morris de Camp Freeman., 1935.
4/5 Calling card.
4/6 Divorce agreement between Morris deCamp Freeman and Sarah Ilvaine Freeman, 1946.

XXV. Muench, Alfred George and Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine
4/7 Marriage Certificate of Alfred G. Muench and Sarah M. Freeman, August 27, 1960, Philadelphia. Photocopy.
4/8 Calling card. nd.
4/9 Photographs (4 photos)

XXVI. Muench, Alfred George (d. 1971)
4/10 Obituary. 10 Mar 1971.
4/11 Photographs. (4 photos)
4/12 Photographs. Grandchildren.

XXVII. Muench, Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine (b. 1909)
4/13 Biographical materials. Newsclippings, etc.

Correspondence to Sarah McllVaine Freeman/Sarah McIlvaine Muench from ---
4/14 From John A. Abernethy. May 20, 1969.
4/15 from American Women's Committee for Mercy Ships for European Children. 23 Aug 1940.
4/16 from Arthur E. Baylis. 2 June 1947.
4/17 from Katherine Both. 20 Dec 1990; 11 Jan. 1991; 27 Feb 1991. Notes: Includes photocopies of letters written to the Michaels in the 1830s and 1840s.
4/18 from Leah McIlvaine Dobyns (Mrs. H. D. Dobyns). Jan. 6 1939.
4/19 from Charles S. Eckenroth. 31 Dec 1986. Notes: re. Ellmaker family Bible.
4/20 from Harlan D. Ellmaker. 6 April 1940.
4/21 from Wayne Ellmaker, Sterling, Illinois, concerning the Ellmaker family, April 11, 1988. Contains photos of homes, etc.
4/22 from W. Buell Franklin, Jr. Oct 1924.
4/23 from Mary Freeman. 10 Feb 1946. Notes: re. divorce from Morris Freeman
4/24 from Kenneth T. Fortney, 1989, 1995, 1997.
4/25 from Louisa Foulke. Notes: Christmas Card
4/26 from Mrs. E.F. Furtney. 16 May 1981.
4/27 from C.B. Geldart, Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Company. Oct. 11, 1950; Oct 26, 1950; May 27, 1957.
4/28 from Alice M. Gibbons, 130th Station Hospital, APO 403, New York, NY. 9 October 1962.
4/29 from John McCullough Gibson. 31 Jan 1996.
4/30 from Veronica Gladstone. Notes: formerly married to Walter Annenberg.
4/31 from Midge Goodell. 27 Jun 1990. Notes: re. death of Alice Gibbons
4/32 From T.B. Gotham. August 15, 1948.
4/33 from Clyde Groff. 5 Oct 1992. Notes: re. genealogy
4/34 from Sarah R. Halperin- 24 May 1971.
4/35 From William F. Herr. May 15, 1986.
4/36 from R.M. Hollingsworth, Jr. 27 Sep 1946.
4/37 from Patricia J. Keller, Connor. 25 Jan 1988.
Notes: Director/Curator, Heritage Center of Lancaster County.
4/38 from Clare Kidd. nd.
4/39 from Frank M. Kuhns. 18 Feb 1970. Notes: re. Slaymaker deed.
4/40 from Margie Landis. 13 Feb 1991. Notes: re. history of copper lustre pitcher
4/41 from Genevieve D. Libhart. 17 May 1971. Notes: Director of Lancaster Community Gallery
4/42 from Ella McIlvaine. 16 Jan 1939.
4/43 from Ann Marsh. nd. Notes: Christmas card
4/44 from Sydney E. Martin. 13 Feb 1951. Notes: President, Fairmount Park Art Association
4/45 from Elizabeth Meshon. 15 May 1961.
4/46 from Horace Pettit. 16 May 1972.
4/47 from M. Dolores Quinn, Drexel Institute of Technology. Nov. 8, 1960.
4/48 from Henrietta Quinn. 29 Nov 1968.
4/49 from Red Cross War Fund. Apr 1942.
4/50 from Mabel Schneider. 27 Jun 1990. Notes: re. death of Alice Gibbons
4/51 from Marian Seltzer forwarded by [ ] Huston. 17 Jan 1970. Notes: re. Sophia McIlvaine tea set.
4/52 from Peter Siebert 9 February 1995.
4/53 from C.L. Shearer. 20 Mar 1989. Notes:Cousin re. accident Sarah had
4/54 from Bruce G. Shoemaker. 26 Mar 1979. Notes: Director/Curator, Heritage Center of Lancaster County
4/55 from John J. Snyder, Jr. 16 Sept 1973.
4/56 from Murray Spahr Jr. (attorney) 29 July 1937.
4/57 Christmas cards from various persons. nd.
4/58 from Betsy Throckmorton. 30 Jul 1990.
4/59 from Edward Weintal. nd. Notes: from Polish Embassy, Washington, D.C., editor of Newsweek.
4/60 from Helen [ ]. nd.
4/61 from Wendy [ ]. nd.
4/62 from [ ]. 19 Sep 1926.
4/63 from Teddy [ ] (telegram) 21 March 1930.

Correspondence from Sarah McllVaine Freeman/Sarah McIlvaine Muench to---
4/64 To Katharine [Both] n.d
4/65 to John Watson Ellmaker. 1921. Notes: Great Uncle
4/66 to John J. Fitzpatrick. 24 Sep 1965. Notes: re. real estate purchase.
4/67 to Alice Potter Fordney. nd., 1920-1957. Notes: Aunt written when Sarah was a student at St. John Episcopal School in Ralston, NJ.
4/68 to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. 3 April 1922; 1926, 1927. n.d. Notes: Grandmother nd. - to Ida and Alice Fordney. 1927 - written while in Europe.
4/69 to William Bush Fordney, Jr. 28 Oct 1917. Notes: Uncle
4/70 to Alice Fordney McIlvaine Gibbons. 13 Feb 1964. Notes: Sister
4/71 to Ellen Julia Fordney Franklin. 28 Jul 1935. Notes: Aunt re. honeymoon in Bermuda with Morris Freeman
4/72 to Stanley Imboden. 9 May 1992.
4/73 to Michael Ranck concerning a tea set. Photocopy.

Ephemera/Personal papers
5/1 Fete des Vignerons, 1927- flyers from European trip.
5/2 American Women's Voluntary Service. nd., 1945-1947.
5/3 Application for membership to the Pennsylvania Society of the Colonial Dames of America, by Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine Freeman. Admitted Dec. 11, 1953.
5/4 Bride's gift book. nd. Notes: When she married Alfred George Muench.
5/5 Calling card for first job. nd.
5/6 Christmas cards. nd.
5/7 Gift from Lucile. 1922. Notes: "The two disciples at Emmaus'
5/8 Invitations. -7 Jun 1970. National Society of Colonial Dames; 8 Jul 1995. wedding of Heather Muench.
5/9 Lancaster County Historical Society- Demuth Foundation- Heritage Center Newsletters, correspondence, etc.
5/10 Last will and testament Sarah McIlvaine Freeman September 30, 1953.
5/11 Magazines/Newsletters etc.- including Newsletter for Franklin Shop, "Yarns." 1927.
5/12 Mortgage Sarah McIlvaine Freeman, $24,000 August 16, 1962.

Newsclippings. nd., 1950-
5/13 American History
5/14 Antiques
5/15 Articles/Materials on Muench exhibitions.
Heritage Center. Lancaster Town Fair, 1969, Antique Toy Display. Memorabilia of old Lancaster famillies, featuring Mrs. Alfred G. Muench and Miss Alice Potter Fordney. Franklin and Marshall
5/16 John F. Kennedy
5/17 Lancaster Cemeteries
6/1 Lancaster History
6/2 Rock Ford articles- Rock Ford Gala, 1961.
6/3 Rock Ford Gala- 1971- Mamie Eisenhower's visit to Lancaster and dinner at Rock Ford co-chaired by Mrs. Alfred G. Muench.
6/4 Photo/scrapbook Album - Patriotic Benefit Dinner Held for the Rockford Plantation June 9, 1971.
6/5 Strawbridge and Clothier/Fashion/Bridal/Society articles.
6/6 General Daniel Strickler
6/7 Realtor membership/license certificate for Sarah McIlvaine Muench, 1972 and "I Am A Realtor" pledge. 19 Jan. 1972.
6/8 St. James Episcopal Church
6/9 St. John Baptist School commencement.
6/10 Notebook from St. John's Baptist School 1922/1923.
7/1 Scrapbook album

- Philadelphia Navy Yard admittance cards for Sarah McIlvaine Freeman.
- Fashion Show Committee clipping, featuring Mrs. McIlvaine Freeman.
- The Gimbelite Dec. 1945. Featuring Sarah Freeman's promotion on the back cover.
- Letter from Ashley Halsey Jr. to Mrs. Freeman and a photo of her at a party thrown by R.M. Hollingshead. January 2, 1946.
- Birth announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick von S. Muench of their twins Kristine Elaine and Heather Karin, Nov. 19, 1970.
- Announcement for preview opening of the restaurant Windows on Steinman Park, Lancaster. July 10, 19??. Mrs. Alfred G. Muench on Emeritus Board.
- Fashion show at Strawberry Mansion program. Mrs. McIlvaine Freeman on committee.
7/2 Scrapbook album 2
-pencil sketch Sarah McIlvaine Freeman
-Newspaper clippings Sarah McIlvaine Freeman, Morris Freeman., WWII, Career, Social events
-Photographs Sarah McIlvaine Freeman/Muench
-Family photographs
-Ephemera
-Family correspondence- Alice Potter to Alice Potter Fordney, Sarah McIlvaine to Ida Mary Cox Fordney, Sarah Mcilvaine to Alice Potter Fordney, Ellen Franklin to Sarah Muench, Sara [ ] to Alice Potter Fordney
-William Busch Fordney discharge certificate, 1919.
-Photo Benjamin and Mary Hatfield
-Photo Fordney Road
-Sarah Muench Real estate brokerís license
7/3 Photographs. (45 photos)
Notes: includes photos with Alice Potter Fordney, Alice McIlvaine and Leon Sprout at Gettysburg.
7/4 Photographs. Vacation and holiday photographs Muench family and friends ca. 1965-1975.
7/5 Photographs. Home at 2305 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster. (8 photos)
7/6 Photographs. Dog, Fritzie. (2 photos).
OSDR Genealogical ìAncestral Fan chartî ancestors of SMM
OSDR Framed genealogical chart ìThe descent of George Duffield McIlvaine and his daughter Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine from James Stephenson..î compiled by J. Watson Ellmaker.

Postcard Collection (various family member addressees include Alice Potter Fordney, Sarah McIlvaine/Freeman/Muench, etc.
7/7 1881 -- 1 card.
7/8 1900-1909 -- 32 cards.
7/9 1910-1919 -- 49 cards.
7/10 1920-1929 -- 20 cards.
7/11 1930-1939 -- 20 cards.
7/12 1940-1949 -- 25 cards.
8/1 1950-1959 -- 14 cards.
8/2 1960-1969 -- 36 cards.
8/3 1970-1979 -- 9 cards.
8/4 1980-1989 -- 11 cards.
8/5 1990-1996 -- 10 cards.
8/6 Miscellaneous folder (blank, n.d., etc.) -- 154 cards?

XXVIII. Gibbons, Alice Fordney McIlvaine (1910 - 1990)
8/7 Correspondence from Catherine Batchelder. 19 Jul 1941.
8/8 Correspondence to John Watson Ellmaker. nd., 1921.
8/9 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. nd. Notes: Grandmother
8/10 Correspondence to William Bush Fordney, Jr. nd. Notes: Uncle Written from St. John Episcopal School
8/11 Correspondence to Alice Potter Fordney nd., 1920-1961. Notes: aunt
8/12 Correspondence from Morris deCamp and Sarah Freeman. 25 Jul 1935.
8/13 Correspondence from S.M. Hauck, M.D. 24 Jun 1959. Notes: re. Alice Potter Fordney
8/14 Correspondence to Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine Muench. n.d.; 1970-1990. Notes: Sister
8/15 Correspondence from Sister Barbara Jean. 6 Mar 1990.
8/16 Correspondence from Sister Katherine. 22 Mar 1988.
8/17 Correspondence from Eleonore M. Weathers. 22 Sep 1944. Notes: Friend from school
8/18 Correspondence from [Scharf?] [ ]. nd.
8/19 Correspondence from Laura and Charles Heffner [nd].
8/20 Correspondence from Lous Pot? [ca. 1927]
8/21 Correspondence from "Sprouty" [Leon Sprout?][undated, ca. WWII]
8/22 Biographical materials.
8/23 News clippings. nd., 1950.
8/24 Marriage Certificate to Walter Gibbons (copy). 1957.
8/25 Memorial gift. 1990. Notes: St. James Church, Lancaster
8/26 Envelope. 1959. Notes: no correspondence to go with envelope.
8/27 Photographs. (80 photos, 4 slides) Notes: Slides of Niagara Falls, WWII Japan;Bob Hope, Wedding to Walter Gibbons. 1957.
8/28 Photograph- Company 10, 3rd Regiment, Ist WAC Training Center Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, 15 May 1945. (Alice McIlvaine pictured)
8/29 Christmas card drawn by Alice McIlvaine.

XXIX. McIlvaine, John Benjamin (b. 1916)
9/1 Correspondence to Alice McIlvaine [Gibbons]. 3 Sep 1943. Notes: Sister
9/2 Correspondence to Sarah Ellmaker McIlvaine [Muench]. 8 Feb 1928. Notes: Sister
9/3 Biographical materials.
9/4 Photographs. (11 photos)


B. Maternal Side
XXX. Jenkins, David (1731-1797)
9/5 David Jenkins inventory of estate. 1797. Photocopy.

XXXI. Hubley, Adam (1752-1798)
9/6 Biographical materials.
OSDR Congressional appointment- Lt. Colonel’s commission, York, November 12, 1777

XXXII. Michael, John and Elizabeth Dietrich
9/7 Calling Card from Fannie Howard. nd.

XXXIII. Michael, John
9/8 Correspondence from [ ]. 15 Nov 1862. Notes: re. death of Elisabeth Reichenbach.
9/9 Biographical materials.
9/10 Legal Documents.
9/11 Account books for Grape Tavern. 1819, 1819-1820.
9/12 Tavern license. 12 Jan 1826. Notes: issued by the City of Lancaster for the Grape Tavern
9/13 Grape Tavern. Notes: Historical background information
9/14 Grape Tavern news clippings. nd., 1956, 1984. Notes: 1984 - background info on taverns in general.
OSDR Michael, John. Deed to Lancaster Cemetery lots 102, 119. - 5 May 1849.

XXXIV. Michael, Elizabeth Dietrich (1764-1889)
9/15 Correspondence from Elizabeth H. Simmerman. nd. Notes: damaged.
9/16 Agreement with Philip D. Baker. 16 Feb 1878. Notes: borrowing $2100 from Mr. Baker.
9/17 Obituary. [1889]
9/18 Photographs. (1 photo)

XXXV. Jenkins, Robert (1769-1848) and Catherine Carmichael
9/19 Photographs. (1 photo) Notes: photocopy

XXXVI. Jenkins, William (1779-1853)
9/20 Wheatland information. nd.
9/21 Photographs. (2 photos)

XXXVII. Jenkins, Mary Field Hubley
9/22 Diary, 1862
9/23 Photographs. (1 photo) Notes: of Jacob Eicholtz painting

XXXVIII. Fordney, William Bush (1807-1889)
9/24 Correspondence from George W. Brummell. 30 Jun 1843.
9/25 Correspondence to sister Alice P. Fordney, n.d.
9/26 Biographical materials.
9/27 Obituaries. 1889.
9/28 Draught on Fordney House property. 17 May 1837.
OSDR Fordney, William Bush. Deeds. 1837-1867.
9/29 Deed to Fordney House property, 1900
9/30 Info concerning the Fordney house.
9/31 News clippings. nd. Notes: re. buying Rossmere.
9/32 Photographs. (3 photos)
OSDR Photograph William Bush Fordney with group.

XXXIX. Fordney, Ellen Julia Jenkins (b. 1813)
10/1 Calling card. nd.
10/2 Account book 1891-1894
10/3 Diary, 1890
10/4 Photographs. (8 photos)
OSDR Charcoal Portrait of Ellen Jenkins Fordney

XL. Cox, Friend P. (d. 1874)
10/5 Correspondence from E.C. Conn. nd., 1859. Notes: from Keokuk, Iowa
10/6 Correspondence to Sara Michael Cox. 24 Jun [ ]. Notes: Wife. From New York.
10/7 Correspondence to [ ] Cox. 18 Apr 1849. Notes: Mother.
10/8 Two calling cards addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Cox (Mr. and Mrs. Issac W. Ellmaker and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Phelps)
10/9 Information gleaned after his death. nd.

XLI. Cox, Sara Michael (d. 1915)
10/10 Correspondence from Mary Bryan. nd.
10/11 Correspondence from C.E. Conn. nd.
10/12 Note to Frank M. Cox on his seventeenth birthday. 17 Jan 1857. Notes: signed Mrs. F. Cox, under signature is written "Christmas 1856" and "Ida Cox"
10/13 Correspondence from Friend C. . 13 Nov, 27 Nov 1874. Notes: from East St. Louis both re. death of her husband Friend P. Cox.
10/14 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox. 3 Dec 1904. Notes: re. St. James Episcopal Church.
10/15 Correspondence from A.M. DaCosta. 8 Feb 1902. Notes: from Brooklyn, NY mentions Judah P. Benjamin
10/16 Correspondence from James C. Davis. 14 Aug 1884. Notes: Executor of James Cox's estate.
10/17 Correspondence to Mrs. T. Fitch. 18 Apr 1878.
10/18 Correspondence to [ ]. 17 Oct 1852. Notes: cousin from Keokuk, Iowa
10/19 Correspondence to Sara Cox Fordney McIlvaine. 18 Aug 1911, 15 December 1911 10 Jun 1913. Notes: 1913 - on anniversary.
10/20 Correspondence from Daniel D. Gitt. 10 Jul 1886. Notes: Cousin.
10/21 Correspondence from Anna E. Hartman. 20 Feb 1909. Notes: re. House for Friendless Children of Lancaster City and County.
10/22 Correspondence to Elizabeth Michael Howell. 4 Feb 1851. Notes: Sister. written from Keokuk, Iowa
10/23 Correspondence to Sallie LeFevre. 1903-1909. Notes: niece, daughter of Elizabeth Howell. 1903 - re. Mary Fordney Malone's wedding.
10/24 Correspondence to Elizabeth Dietrich Michael. nd., 1 Dec 1850. Notes: 1850 - from Keokuk, Iowa nd. - from Steamer, Ohio River mentions Michael family cradle
10/25 Correspondence to Ann [ ]. 1850-1854. Notes: all either from Keokuk or St. Louis 1852 Aug 15 - mentions Frank being ill 1852 Dec 12 - mentions Nevin/Reformed Church in Fulton Hall
10/26 Correspondence to ? January 3, 1878 re: Lilly_____ and Elizabeth Michael's deaths
10/27 Envelopes addressed to (empty)
10/28 Diary from 1865 .
10/29 Bill. 24 Oct 1849.
10/30 Receipt. 11 Aug 1857.
10/31 Receipt from C. Keller. 18 Aug 1860.
10/32 Receipt for Mrs. S. Cox for Ida's tuition from Emma Musser, April 27, 1866.
10/33 Bank draft to Frank Howell signed by Sara Cox, Feb. 27, 1890.
10/34 St. James Church Sunday School Attendance Record, 1870-74.
10/35 Sunday School ledger, nd.
11/1 St. James Infant School Register, 1880, S. Cox teacher.
11/2 Daily Class roll/register/grade book, dated 1892. (owned by Sara Cox?)
11/3 Obituary notice. 1915.
11/4 Photographs. (2 photo)

XLII. Howell, Elizabeth Michael
11/5 Obituary. nd.
11/6 Photographs. (1 photo)

XLIII. Reynolds, Samuel H. (d. 1889)
11/7 Obituary. 10 Sep 1889. Notes: partial.
11/8 Photographs. (4 photos)

XLIV. Potter, William H.
11/9 Will. 21 Feb 1898.
11/10 Stereoscope view signed on back W.H. Potter.

XLV. Cox, Walter Friend
11/11 Correspondence to Joe Grissell. nd., 1873. Notes: nd. - re. Greely vs. Grant election. 1873 Jan 23 - Michael House/Grape Tavern stationery 1873 Mar 17 - mentions Mr. Atlee and Free Church (St. John's Episcopal)
11/12 Photographs. (2 photos)

XLVI. LeFevre, Sallie Howell
11/13 Correspondence to Kate [sister] 8 June, 1861.
11/14 Correspondence to Sara Michael Cox. 10 Sep 1886.
11/15 Correspondence from Margaret Cummings. 28 Jan 1861. Notes: cousin written while visiting a cousin in Pittsburgh mentions soon returning to Nebraska
11/16 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney- 17 Nov.1926, 17 Nov 1927, 20 Nov 1929. Notes: cousin

XLVII. Potter, William Hubley
11/17 Photographs. (7 photos)

XLVIII. Potter, Beverly Robinson
11/18 Correspondence from George [Hubley?]. 31 Jan 1902. Notes: cousin written from Hotel St. Nicholas, San Francisco
11/19 Obituaries for Beverly Robinson Potter and Mary Graham Potter. Newsclippings. n.d.
11/20 Last will and testament of Beverly R. Potter, September 4, 1947.
11/21 Court of Common Pleas, County of Philadelphia,-Decree for competency hearing on Beverly R. Potter, February 1950.
11/22 Photographs. (10 photos)

XLIX. Fordney, Thomas Potter and Ida Mary Cox
11/23 Invitation. 1913. Notes: to wedding of Jessie Woodrow to Francis Bowes Sayre, daughter of Pres. Wilson
11/24 Marriage certificate Thomas Potter Fordney and Ida Mary Cox. 12 May 1875.
11/25 Photograph of children- Mary Reynolds, Alice Potter, Sara Cox, William Bush and Ellen Julia Fordney

L. Fordney, Thomas Potter (1840-1933)
11/26 Correspondence to Ellen Julia Jenkins Fordney. 17 Feb, 19 Feb 1896. Notes: mother
11/27 Correspondence from A. Riggs. 3 Nov [1919].
11/28 Postcards from [ ]. nd. Notes: Sunny South Souvenir Folder.
11/29 Postcard. 1907. Notes: shows original Lancaster Country Club.
11/30 Biographical materials. nd. Notes: Obituary, news clippings, paper certifying he was a sergeant in PA volunteer militia
11/31 Legal Documents. 1922, 1933. Contract by Armstrong and Keller to repair and paint all exterior woodwork, tin work, and roofs for Mr. Thomas Fordney. N.d.
11/32 Calling card. nd.
11/33 International Exhibit ticket. 1876. Notes: won award for hunting dog.
11/34 Photographs. (11 photos) Notes: Includes photo with William Bush Fordney, Jr.

LI. Fordney, Ida Mary Cox (1854-1932)
11/35 Correspondence from "Valentine." 1866. Notes: a poem
11/36 Invitation from Miss Kelley. April 3, 1911.
11/37 Correspondence from Mary Malone Hays. March 25, 1907, July 6, 1927.
11/38 Correspondence from Mamie Robinson. January 11, ___?
11/39 Correspondence to [ ]. nd. Notes: first part of letter missing.
11/40 Correspondence to Sara Cox Fordney. 27 Jun 1900; n.d.
11/41 Correspondence to Mary Reynolds Fordney nd., 14 Nov 1900. Notes: daughter
11/42 Correspondence to Alice Potter Fordney. nd., 1905-1924 Notes: daughter 20 Apr 1905 - incomplete
11/43 Correspondence to William Bush Fordney, Jr. nd., 1918-1919. Notes: son written while he is serving overseas during WWI
11/44 Correspondence to Walter Cox. March 27, 1869. Notes: brother
11/45 Correspondence to Sarah McIlvaine (granddaughter) May 8, 1927.
11/46 Will. 6 Jan 1927.
11/47 Diary, 1870.
12/1 Household grocery expense/recipe ledger, 1877.
12/2 Recipe book, 1882.
12/3 Diary and account book. 1891-1899.
12/4 Diary. 1908. Notes: mentions engagement of Sara to George McIlvaine.
12/5 The Wanamaker Diary 1909. Owned by Ida M. C. Fordney. Gift Christmas 1908 from Nellie. The Wanamaker Diary 1910. Owned by I. M. Fordney.
12/6 Tuition payment receipts. 1864, 1866.
12/7 Copy of poems. 15 Mar 1871.
12/8 Envelopes. 1900-1920. Notes: no correspondence to go with envelopes.
12/9 Scrapbook of Ida M. Fordney, Nov 19, 1893. Contains assorted newsclippings, postcards.
12/10 Booklet- The Invitation. Owned by Ida Cox, 1863.
12/11 Photographs. (5 photos)
OSDR Photograph.

LII. Fordney, William Jenkins
13/1 Correspondence from Hubley Potter. 2 Feb 1931. Notes: from Washington, D.C.
13/2 News clippings. nd., 1910. Notes: on talks and travels- Obituary
13/3 Ticket to Manchuria. 27 May 1900. Notes: aboard Pacific Mail Steamship Co. boat
13/4 Program. 50th anniversary of Masonic Lodge. 1924.
13/5 Poem "Love." nd. Notes: printed
13/6"Picture Touring Lectures." nd. Notes: ad and lecture cards
13/7 Booklet with Slide descriptions.
13/8 Bank draft signed by William J. Fordney. Dec. 13, 1900.
13/9 Geography book owned by W.J. Fordney (Mitchellís New Primary Geography) with newpaper clipping paste ins.
13/10 Photographs. (5 photos)

LIII. Reynolds, Frederick
13/11 Photographs. (1 photo)

LIV. Reynolds, Samuel H. Jr.
13/12 Photographs. ( 2 photos)

LV. Reynolds, Sue
13/13 Photographs. (1 photo) Notes: wife of Samuel

LVI. Montgomery, Mary Reynolds
13/14 Photographs. (5 photos)

LVII. Waterman, Maude Reynolds
13/15 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. [23 May 1898] Notes: Maude's aunt.
13/16 Photographs. (7 photos)

LVIII. Potter, Ellen Julia Fordney (b. 1865)
13/17 Photographs. (2 photos)

LIX. Potter, Alice (b. 1869)
13/18 Correspondence to Alice Potter Fordney. nd., 1917.
Notes: Dec 1 and Jan 20 - from Wiesbaden Jul 20 - from Bryn Mawr Hotel July 31- from Hamburg Sept 22, 1917 - from Zurich, Switzerland. Oct 27, Dec 9- from Florence.
13/19 Correspondence to Ellen Julia Jenkins Fordney. nd., 9 Dec 1895. Notes: nd. - only part of letter 1895 - from Paris, damaged.
13/20 Correspondence to Sara Cox Fordney. 14 May 1902.
13/21 Correspondence from Dundas Lippincott September 30, 1899
13/22 Travel Diary, 1896.
13/23 Photographs. (26 photos)

LX. Bennett (deReuter), Maude Potter
13/24 Miscellaneous. nd. Notes: picture from Newspaper with children wedding announcement to James Gordon Bennett
13/25 Photographs. (1 photo) Notes: with Oliver (son)

LXI. Franklin, William Buell
13/26 Correspondence to Ellen Julia Fordney Franklin. nd., 17 Sep 1902.
Notes: wife nd. - mentions seeing Hubley & Carlotta Potter mentions death of Alice Potter in Switzerland 1902 - written from Philadelphia mentions Hubley Potter; mentions birth of child and Sidney
13/27 Photographs. (2 photos)
13/28 Photographs of home. (3 photos)

LXII. Franklin, Ellen Julia Fordney (1875-1963)
13/29 Correspondence to J. Watson Ellmaker from Ellen J. Franklin, Jan. 28, 1921.
13/30 Correspondence to Alice Potter Fordney. nd. Notes: sister written from Summerville, SC
13/31 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. nd., 2 March 1901, 25 Jul 1927. Notes: mother 25 Jul 1927 - from Bar Harbor, Maine
13/32 Correspondence to Alice McIlvaine [Gibbons]. Aug 1935. Notes: niece written from Maine
13/33 Correspondence to Sarah McIlvaine Freeman /Muench. 24 July 1956.
14/1 "Sweaters for correct sports wear." designed by Ellen J. Franklin. (Mrs. Franklin Shops). 1920.
14/2 Biographical materials.
14/3 Christmas Cards from the Franklins. nd., 1947, 1958, 1951.
14/4 Obituary. 1963.
14/5 Envelope. 1895. Notes: no correspondence to go with envelope.
14/6 Photographs. (11 photos)
14/7 Memory book/scrapbook October 27, 1892-ca. 1896 (Scrapbook made from old account
ledger book of Jacob Zercher 1832-1836. Also previously used as a journal, 1868.)
OSDR Photograph.

LXIII. Fordney, Thomas Potter Jr.
14/8 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. nd., 1896, 1897, 1900. Notes: mother 1900 - written from Atlanta, GA
14/9 Correspondence to Sara Cox Fordney. 26 Jun 1900. Notes: sister
14/10 Correspondence/postcard to Alice Potter Fordney with sketch.1905.
14/11 Correspondence from Harry H. Albright. May 25, 1897
14/12 Business card for Thomas Potter Fordney, sketch artist.
14/13 Confirmation memorial album, 1892.
14/14 Obituaries/biographical material

Sketches/drawings-
14/15"Othello and Desdemona," sketch by Thomas Potter Fordney, 1891.
14/16"No wonder the sea-serpent frequents our coast." Sketch by Thomas Potter Fordney.
14/17 Caricature sketch
14/18 Misc sketches.
OSDR Charcoal portrait
14/19 Photographs. (4 photos)

LXIV. Malone, Mary Reynolds Fordney
15/1 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. 1927 - 1929. Notes: mother from New York, NY
15/2 Correspondence to Sara Cox Fordney. 1902. Notes: sister written from Nashville, Tennessee
15/3 Envelope addressed to (empty)
15/4 Notebook, 1915
15/5 Photographs. (10 photos)

LXV. McIlvaine, Sara Cox Fordney (1884-1920)
15/6 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. June-July 1908. Notes: mother Honeymoon in Europe letters
15/7 Correspondence to William Bush Fordney, Jr. 1917 - 19[18]. Notes: brother 19[18] - mentions Alice's 8th birthday incomplete
15/8 Correspondence to George Duffield McIlvaine. nd., 1908 - 1909. Notes: husband letters
15/9 Correspondence to John Watson Ellmaker. 1909-1921. Notes: ca. 18 letters and 2 envelopes without letters
15/10 Correspondence to Mary Reynolds Fordney Malone. April 12, 1918.
15/11 Correspondence to [ ]. nd. Notes: 3 incomplete letters in one she mentions death of her husband and that it is her 10th anniversary
15/12 Correspondence to Dr. Hamilton. n.d.
15/13 Correspondence from Herbert H. Beck. nd.
15/14 Correspondence from Harry A Bell, 2 February 1903.
15/15 Correspondence from John A. Coyle. 4 Mar 1918.
15/16 Correspondence from Frank Fitzsimmons. 13 Dec 1905.
15/17 Correspondence from John S. Hasterman. n.d.
15/18 Correspondence from Mary [Hayes?]. 16 Jan 1902. Notes: niece, from Pinkney, Tennessee
15/19 Correspondence from Jim Locher 28 August 1907.
15/20 Correspondence from Howard J. Lowell. 12 Nov 1905.
15/21 Correspondence from Amy McGrann. 30 Dec 1906.
15/22 Correspondence from Edna Malone. 11 November 1905.
15/23 Correspondence from Mira Lloyd Musser. 18 August 1903.
15/24 Correspondence from Mrs. William Edwin Rathson. nd. Notes: short note on calling card
15/25 Correspondence from James Rietz. 4 Apr 1906.
15/26 Correspondence from H. Elyot Scott. 9 Nov 1905.
15/27 Correspondence from "Willie" Curtis Truxal. 12 May 1902, 26 June 1902, 14 August 1902
15/28 Correspondence from John H. Wetrich. 16 May 1903.
15/29 Correspondence from Samuel Dean Caldwell, Jr. 24 Dec. 1903.
15/30 Correspondence from Buster [ ]. 18 Sep 1907.
15/31 Correspondence from Lucretia [ ]. 1902.
15/32 Correspondence from Maim [ ]. 9 Nov 1904.
15/33 Correspondence from Mussy [ ]. 2 Jan 1902. Notes: from Paris staying with Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Sullivan (Uncle Jimmie & Aunt Viv)
15/34 Correspondence from [ ]. nd., 25 Jun 1903. Notes: nd. - incomplete 25 Jun 1903 - on House of Representatives, Harrisburg stationery
16/1 Composition notebook, 1898.
16/2 Latin Notebook, 1898.
16/3 Diary, 1897.
16/4 Diary, 1904
16/5 The Wanamaker Diary 1905. Owned by Sara Cox Fordney. The Wanamaker Diary 1906. No i.d. Owned by Sarah?
16/6 Housekeeping Account of Sara Cox Fordney McIlvaine, 1917.
16/7 RMS "Lusitania" blank stationery. 1908. Note: from honeymoon
16/8 Invitation to Germans series and Calling card of Mrs Walter Breed
16/9 Photographs. (8 photos) Notes: see also family photos under George McIlvaine

LXVI. Fordney, Alice Potter (1887-1973)
16/10 Correspondence to William Bush Fordney, Jr. 8 Sep [1918]. July 12, 1923 Notes: brother
16/11 Correspondence to Alice Fordney McIlvaine Gibbons. 1946-1963. Notes: niece
16/12 Correspondence from Frances Bairs Atlee. 24 Nov 1920.
16/13 Correspondence from Robert and Catherine Batchelder. 1962, 1963. Notes: Christmas cards
16/14 Correspondence from Carol [ ? ], Bergenfield, NJ, Feb 4, 1961.
16/15 Correspondence from Peggy Blind. 9 Feb 1925.
16/16 Correspondence from Alice Caroline [Cox?]. nd. Notes: mentions Walter F.
16/17 Correspondence from Jan Czermanski. 19 Jul 1933. Notes: re. painting portrait of her house
16/18 Correspondence from H.F. duPont. 27 Nov 1934, 25 May 1935.
16/19 Correspondence from Bu[ell Franklin ]. 20 Aug 1968. Notes: nephew Postcard from Victoria, British Columbia.
16/20 Correspondence from C.B.F [ìPiggyî Franklin].at Yeates School, January 10, 1907.
16/21 Correspondence from Morris Freeman. 5 Feb 1948. Notes: re. death of William Bush Fordney, Jr.
16/22 Correspondence from Kathryn E. Gamble, The Montclair Art Museum. December 11, 1951.
16/23 Correspondence from [E. Hill? in Japan] September 9, November 28 19??.
16/24 Correspondence from Ida L.K. Hostetter. 25 Sep 1944. Notes: news clipping attached on the Fencibles mentions Col. Fordney
16/25 Correspondence from Margaret Lincoln Hunt, Feb. 18, 1948.
16/26 Correspondence from William Winthrop Kent. 11 Feb 1947.
16/27 Correspondence from Mary L. K. Leister, Feb. 12, 1949.
16/28 Correspondence from John [McIlvaine]. 6 Jul 1959. Notes: nephew
16/29 Correspondence from Nora A. Quigley 25 March 1949.
16/30 Correspondence from Fred Story. 13 Feb [1912].
16/31 Correspondence from Stockton Strawbridge. 11 Dec 1952.
16/32 Correspondence from Mary S. Warfel. 7 Apr 1903.
16/33 Correspondence from Marguerite Yunt. 21 May 1905.
16/34 Correspondence from Amy [ ]. 19 Dec [ ].
16/35 Correspondence from [?] Mrs. Doveís School, Briarcliff Manor, NY.- 18 May 1907.
16/36 Correspondence from [ ]. 1915.
16/37 Correspondence from [ ] . March 18, 1923.
16/38 Postcard from [ ]. nd. Notes: of library at Haverford College
16/39 Christmas postcard to Miss Alice Fordney from Evelyn and Suzy, Dec. 24, ?? Christmas postcard from Celeste S. December 24, 1912.
16/40 Writing on James Buchanan. nd.
16/41 Invitation from Mrs. Andrew J. Steinman. nd. Notes: invited to Lancaster Country Club to meet Mr. & Mrs. James Hale Steinman
16/42 Invitation to dance class at the Iris Club. 1913.
16/43 Invitations. Wedding of Louise Elizabeth Haas and Otho Ernest Michaelis - Wedding of Alfred George Muench and Sarah McIlvaine Freeman, August 6, 1960
16/44 Invitation. 30 Jan 1957. Notes: birthday party for Brenda Ann Hongentogler.
16/45 Drawing of Alice. nd.
17/1 Diary. 1901-1905.
17/2 Diary/sketchbook/scrapbook. 1908-? (old Ledger/account book). N.d. Contains miscellaneous cards, photos, etc.
17/3-4 Scrapbook of Alice Potter Fordney, 1913-35. Originals and photocopies.
17/5 Diary/French exercise book of Alice Potter Fordney. N.d.
18/1 Antique account for Alice P. Fordney, 1929.
18/2 Antique account notebook 1938-1942.
18/3 Antique account notebook 1943-1944.
18/4 Autograph book dated 1895, entries to 1923.
18/5 "Character Book" nd.
18/6 Composition Book. nd.
18/7 Composition. nd. Notes: Title: "How the world looked after the snow-storm"
18/8 Latin notebook
18/9 Dance class journal 1918-1922 with sweater/wool samples/patterns and 1900 household ledger. (Apparently used by several individuals.)
18/10 Dance Class. 1924-25.
18/11 Rug Patterns. nd.
18/12 Business card for Alice Potter Fordney, Antiques and Hooked Rugs. and Other antique dealer business cards
18/13 Miss Blackwell's School. nd. Notes: Invitation.
18/14 Biographical materials
18/15 Last will and testament, February 1955.
19/1 Obituary. nd.
19/2 Estate Sale. 22 Sep 1973.
19/3 New clippings. 28 Oct 1968. Notes: Town Fair Exhibit
19/4 Envelopes. 1905, 1931, 1945. n.d. Notes: no correspondence to go with envelopes.
19/5 Receipt for Garden Spot Motor Co., Lancaster. July 31, 1941. For a new 1941 Ford Dlx Coupe and parts sold to Alice P. Fordney.
Receipt for membership dues P.W.D.N.P.- 1917.
19/6 Photographs. (17 photos) Notes: Clarence Malone in one of the photos
19/7 Photographs. Dance Class. nd., 1924, 1925. (2 photos)

LXVII. Fordney, William Bush Jr. (d. 1948)
19/8 Correspondence to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. 1896, 1917-1919. Notes: mother Most written while serving overseas during WWI
19/9 Enlistment record WWI. (copy)
19/10 Identification-Air Raid Warden July 20, 1942.
19/11 Sketch by William Bush Fordney.
OSDR Panoramic photo by AB. Weintraub of a division of the U.S. Army during World War I. Featuring William Busch Fordney.
19/12 Correspondence from Samuel W. LeiPhart. 5 Feb 1942. Notes: written from boot camp, Parris Island, SC
19/13 Yeates School. 1904-1926.
19/14 Bill. St. Joseph Hospital. 9 Mar 1946.
19/15 Obituary. 1948.
19/16 Estate. 1947-1948.
19/17 Envelope. 1916. Notes: no correspondence to go with envelope.
19/18 Photographs. (15 photos)

LXVIII. Franklin, Sarah and Sidney
19/19 Easter greeting to Ida Mary Cox Fordney. nd. Notes: to grandmother a cross with "A Joyful Eastertide" printed on it
19/20 Photographs (1 photo)

LXIX. Bohlen, Francis Hermann Bohlen
19/21 Obituary. nd.

LXX. Bohlen, Sidney Franklin
19/22 Biographical materials.
19/23 Photographs. (6 photos)

LXXI Riggs, Sarah Steinman Franklin
19/24 Correspondence to Alice Potter Fordney. nd.
19/25 Correspondence to Sarah Cox Fordney (Aunt) 25 April 1907.
19/26 Photographs. (13 photos)

LXXII. Franklin, William Buell Jr.
19/27 Photographs. (2 photos)

LXXIII. Bohlen, Francis III and William
19/28 Photographs. (3 photos) Notes: children of Sidney Franklin Bohlen

LXXIV. Byrnes, Mary Malone
19/29 Newsclippings.
19/30 Photographs. (1 photo)

LXXV. Spahr, Sidney Franklin Bohlen
19/31 Wedding announcement. 28 Feb 1971. Notes: daughter of Francis H. Bohlen III.

C. Miscellaneous Materials

LXXVI. Miscellaneous Papers
20/1 Annenberg, Veronica. Divorce announcement. nd.
20/2 Atlee, Mary. Correspondence to Mary [ ]. nd.
20/3 Bland Augusta Last Will and Testament, 15 November 1961.
OSDR Article of Agreement with draft of farm attached. nd.
OSDR Bond. John Barr to Michael Gross. 5 Jun 1766.
20/4 Miss Stahr's School. Invitation. nd.
20/5 Valentines and penny dreadfuls. nd. Notes: from Martha Gerhard and Sara
20/6 Christmas cards. nd.
20/7 Czermanski, Jan. news clippings. nd.
20/8 Easter cards. nd.
20/9 Ellmaker, T. Sign. nd. Notes: on sign: "Doctor T. Ellmaker"
OSDR Facsimile of Petition to Province of PA for a Hospital
20/10 Farm account book, 1874. Unidentified owner-
20/11 Fisher, Wallace. news clipping. nd. Notes: beau of Alice P. Fordney.
20/12 Hertzler, Mrs. John. Calling Card. nd.
20/13 Howell, Frank R. Advertisement. nd. Notes: for Howell & Gruger, Marble and Granite Works
20/14 Linen wallet/bifold with painted cat motif
20/15 Little Red Book for 1935 Pocket Diary, calendar, ready references- issued by New York Telephone Co. 1934.
20/16 McIlvaine, James Porter. Obituary, nd; McIlvaine, Minnie. Obituary, nd.
20/17 Malone, John E. Obituary. nd.; Malone, Letitia Herr. Obituary. nd.
20/18 Miscellaneous novelty cards.
20/19 Miscellaneous correspondence-unknown authors/recipients.
20/20 Needlepoint work on ribbon-House and initials S.S.
20/21 Nurse's prayer and letter from PA Hospital Women's Auxiliary
OSDR Prattor, Anthony & Mary. Indenture. Deed to Andrew Caldwell. 22 Jan 1739.
20/22 Prater, Anthony. Estate. 16 Nov 1747.
20/23 Prater, Mary. Estate. 13 Apr 1748. Notes: mention of Leonard Ellmaker.
20/24 Grubb, Henry. B. Correspondence from Joseph Bend(?). 5 Sep 1820.
20/25 Grubb, Henry B. Correspondence from John Shippen. 1 Dec 1820.
20/26 Map of Lancaster. 1850. Notes: highlighted are residences of William Jenkins, William Bush Fordney and J. Reynolds.
20/27 Hunter, Adelia G. Correspondence to [ ]. (cousin) 16 Sep 1853.
20/28 Long, Catherine, correspondence from John L. Attlee. 11 May 1855.
20/29 Long, Catherine, correspondence from Selina [ ] (aunt). 11 May 1855.
20/30 Long, Catherine, correspondence from Sallie H. L[ ]. 5 Jun 1861.
20/31 Long, Peter B., Correspondence to Kate [Long]. (daughter) 26 Aug 1858, 2 Sep 1858, 1 Dec 1858, 1 Mar 1859, 24 Mar 1859.
20/32 Long, Peter B., Correspondence to Mary and Kate [Long]. (daughters) 4 Oct 1858.
20/33 Harris, Ellen Reynolds. Wedding announcement. [15 Jul] 1884.
20/34 Feeser, Mary E. Correspondence to Emma [ ]. 1887.
20/35 American House, Lancaster, PA. Menu. 24 Nov 1904.
20/36 Hensel, Nellie E., postcard from L.H.W. 14 May 1907.
20/37 Emmet Family Art Exhibit. New York Herald Tribune. 8 Nov 1936.
20/38 Hays, Mary R. Note to Alice [ ]. 1 Dec 1936. Notes: on back of business card for Mrs. Franklin, Inc. speaks of someone being married in Cincinnati
20/39 Robinson, Beverly- Resolution on his death. 1 Jun 1885.
20/40 Steinman, Peggy. Correspondence to Mary Hays, 28 April 1949.
20/41 Scrapbook album and
20/42 Scrapbook album inserts- Unidentified owner
20/43 Clemson Genealogy.
OSDR Clemson Family Tree (chart)
20/44 Dietrich Genealogy.
20/45 Duffield Genealogy
20/46 Ellmaker Genealogy.
20/47 Ellmaker property.
20/48 Ellmaker store.- Accounts
20/49 Fordney Genealogy.
20/50 Miscelleneous genealogy
21/1 Hubley Genealogy.
21/2 Johannes Hubley Genealogy
21/3 Jenkins Genealogy.
21/4 LeFever Genealogy.
21/5 Lightner Genealogy.
21/6 McIlvaine Genealogy.
21/7 Malone Genealogy.
21/8 Michael Genealogy.
21/9 Pettit Genealogy.
21/10 Potter Genealogy.
21/11 Reynolds Genealogy
21/12 Slaymaker Genealogy.
21/13 Stephenson Genealogy
21/14 Stockton Genealogy.
21/15 Watson Genealogy.
21/16 Webb Genealogy.
21/17 Family properties / homes-McIlvaine, Michael, Ellmaker, Jenkins, Fordney, etc.
21/18 Family cemeteries / tombstones.

LXXVII. Miscellaneous Photographs
21/19 Ashhurst, Elizabeth. (1 photo)
21/20 Blatchford, [ ] (1 photo)
21/21 Chamberlain Family (1 photo)
21/22 Circus in Lancaster. (4 photos)
21/23 Conestoga River (1 photo)
21/24 Cox family (2 photos)
21/25 Davis, Robert Courtney. (2 photos)
21/26 Eckert home. (2 photos)
21/27 Ellmaker homestead. (2 photos)
21/28 Ellmaker Family burial ground- New Holland.
21/29 Eshleman, Mary Mercur. (2 photos)
21/30 Fordney, Friend Cox. [spouse of Sara Michael Cox] (1 photo)
21/31 Fordney, Melchoir. Gunsmith. Home on South Queen Street, Lancaster. (1 photo)
21/32 Fordney, Sarah Steinman. (1 photo)
21/33 Fordney home. (9 photos)
21/34 Fordney family. (9 photos)
Notes: includes photos of Sara Fordney McIlvaine
21/35 Fordney, [ ]. (1 photo)
22/1 Franklin family. (3 photos)
22/2 General Von Roon (1 photo)
22/3 German village band (1 cabinetcard photo)
22/4 Gitt, Daniel. (1 photo)
22/5 Harnish, Lilie. (2 photos) Notes: teacher of 1 room schoolhouse on Pleasure Road where the Fordneys attended.
22/6 Harris, Ellen. (1 photo)
22/7 Harris family. (1 photo)
22/8 Haughman, Estelle. (1 photo) Notes: signed on back To Sara Fordney. Estelle Haughmann, '99.
22/9 Hays, Mary Fordney Malone. (3 photos)
22/10 Heddlelom, Wilbert and Elsie Gilman. (1 photo)
22/11 Historic War Picture. (1 photo) Notes: possibly World War I
22/12 Jenkins, Rose. (2 photos) Note: Lived in Forney Tenant House
22/13 Jenkins at East Hampton. Sep 1880. (1 photo)
22/14 Kaufman, ______ April 15, 1890.
22/15 Kempf, Annie. (1 photo) Notes: she lived in the Fordney tenant house
22/16 Kempf, Lizzie. (1 photo)
22/17 Keasby, Julia (1 photo) Notes: classmate of Sarah Muench at St. John Baptist School (Episcopal).
22/18 Lippincott, J. Dundas. (2 photos)
22/19 Lippincott, Mrs. Dundas. (4 photos)
22/20 McGrann, Richard. (2 photos)
22/21 McKinley, William (I photo)
22/22 Malone, Clarence. (1 photo)
22/23 Mauer (Watt), Viola. (1 photo)
22/24 Miller, Pearl Grant. (1 photo)
22/25 Mrs. Blackwood's School for Girls. 1893. (1 photo)
22/26 Musser, Mira Lloyd. (3 photos)
OSDR Nelson, Julie Muench- wedding photo.
OSDR "Oh! How I Love an Elk"
22/27 Reinell, Gertrude Laughlin. (1 photo) Notes: friend of Sara Cox Fordney
22/28 Reynolds, Harry. (6 photos)
22/29 Richards, Bessie. (1 photo)
22/30 Robinson, Beverly. (1 photo)
22/31 Robinson, Phillip. (1 photo)
22/32 Robinson Children. (Beverly & Julie, Julie) (2 photos)
22/33 Rutter, Amos residence, New Holland. (1 photo)
22/34 Saltziver, Jay. (1 photo)
22/35 Sayre, R.H. (1 photo)
22/36 Scott, Mrs. Thomas. (1 photo)
22/37 Sides, Janet Coyle. (2 photos) Notes: friend of Alice P. Fordney
22/38 Sprout, Leon. (1 photo) Notes: friend of Alice Fordney
22/39 Steinman, Peggy (4 photos) with Alice Potter Fordney
22/40 Talbot, Bishop [ ]. (Diocese of Harrisburg). (1 photo)
22/41 Walker, J.C. (1 photo) Notes: married Lucy Ellmaker
22/42 Adirondack hunters (2 photos)
22/43 Foro Romano , Rome (1 photo)
22/44 Rector of St. James Episcopal Church.
22/45 St. James Church, Lancaster, PA. (1 photo, 2 postcards)
22/46 Stereoscope view of a French Cathedral
22/47 Town Fair. St. James Episcopal Church. (1 photo)
22/48 Train (photo of)
22/49 New York City. (2 photos)
22/50 Lusitania. (2 postcards) Notes: Sara Fordney McIlvaine sailed for England on this ship in 1908 on her honeymoon
22/51 Columbia Exposition, Chicago, IL. 1893. (2 photos)
22/52 Palmer Opera House. Harry Harbor. 4 Aug 1898. (1 photo)
22/53 View of European seaside town (1 photo)
22/54 View of beachside changing wagon (1 photo)
22/55 Bowman House-East Orange Street- Home of SMM grandmother ____?
22/56 Barney McGrann's House. New Holland Pike. (1 photo)
22/57 Creighton Homestead. (1 photo) Notes: genealogy of family on picture.
22/58 Old Leacock Church. Built 1754. (1 photo) Notes: McIlvaines and Ellmakers buried in grave yard
22/59 Watercolor of Leacock Presbyterian Church by H. Cleland.
22/60 Yeates School. nd., 1917. (4 photos) Notes: Alice Potter Fordney attended dances
23/1 Unknown women. (41 photos)
23/2 Unknown men. (24 photos)
23/3 Unknown children. (24 photos) Notes: includes tin types
23/4 Unknown groups. (27 photos)
23/5 Unknown residences. (5 photos)
23/6 Unknown miscellaneous. (5 photos)
OSDR Print- "The Lost Kingdom of the Susquehannocks" by John Jarvis, 1970.

LXXVIII. Photo Albums
Bx.24
Album # 2 (Fordney Family)
Album # 3 (Fordney Family)

Bx. 25
Album # 4 (Fordney Family)
Album # 5 (Fordney Family)
Album # 7 (Fordney Family)
Album # 8 (Fordney Family)

Bx. 26/1
Album #9 (Fordney Family)

LXXIX. Family Library
26/2 Magazine- Home Needlework Magazine.- Vol III., No. 4 -October 1901
26/3 Magazine- Vicks Illustrated Monthly Magazine. - February 1878, February 1879.
26/4 Magazine- Agricultural Almanac for the Year our Lord... John Baer's Sons- 1868,1931.
20/5 Magazine- Griffitts' Monthly Journal of Music and General Miscellany. Published by F.P. Griffitts, Lancaster, PA -Vol. I, 1876.
26/6 Magazine- Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine. Vol 63, No. 11 November 1929.
26/7 Magazine- The American-German Review- April 1941 (issue dedicated to the Landis Valley Museum) Published by Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.
26/8 Assorted religious pamphlets in English (published by the American Tract Society) and German.
-- No. 3--Des Schworer's Gebet
-- No. 4--Ueber Trunfenheit
-- No. 30--A Strange Thing!
-- No. 32--lost page
-- No. 40--Six Considerations...
-- No. 78--Der chriftliche Reifende (2 copies)
-- No. 92--Ich bin ein Freidenfer.
-- No. 100--Kurzer Unterricht...
-- No. 157--To the Parents of Sabbath School Children
-- No. 189--A Word in the Ear of the Professed Christian
-- No. 383--Conversion of an Aged Deist
-- No. 43--The Life Preserver
-- No. 426--The Yorkshire Weaver
-- No. 446--The Stricken Bride

OSDR Newspaper- Public Ledger (Philadelphia) Thursday, February 27, 1840.
26/9 Chinese Puzzle McLoughlin Brothers Publishers, NY.

Books

Ayars, Walter F. Lancaster diary, 1776 : excerpts from diaries, day-books, journals, newspapers, and court records of the daily life of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1776 F157.L2 A9 1976

Banquet given by the learned societies of Philadelphia at the American Academy of Music, September 17, 1887, closing the ceremonies in commemoration of the framing and signing of the Constitution of the United States KB23 .P53 1888

[Blake, Alexander V.] My son's book; or, Young man's guide to honor and happiness Author of My daughter's manual. BJ1671.B53 1847 Owned by Robert P. McIlvaine, January 31, 1852.

Cahalan, Sally Smith. James Buchanan and his family at Wheatland F159.L2 C34 1988

Edwards, Richard. Industries of Pennsylvania; cities of Lancaster, Columbia and Mount Joy. Historical and descriptive review F159.L2 E35 1880

Excelsior Publishing House. [Cook-book] TX715 .E93 1890

Fish, Daniel W., 1820-1899. The complete arithmetic : oral and written QA103 .F526 1874B Owned by George D. McIlvaine.

Frank, H., pub. Views of places of interest in the city of Philadelphia ca. 1876. F158.5 .F73 1876

Heisey, M. Luther, 1881-1964. The borough fathers F159.L2 H45 1942

Hensel, W. U. (William Uhler), 1851-1915. Jacob Eichholtz, painter; some "loose leaves" from the ledger of an early Lancaster artist. An address delivered at the opening of an exposition of "the evolution of portraiture in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania," under the auspices of the Lancaster County historical society and the Iris club F159.L2 E34 1912 Owned by Sarah McIlvaine Muench.

Klein, H. M. J. (Harry Martin John), b. 1873. Illustrations from the history of St. James' church (Protestant Episcopal) Lancaster, Pennsylvania BX5980.L2 S35 1944

Klein, Philip Shriver, 1909- The story of Wheatland E437 .K54 1936 Owned by Mary R Hays and Alice McIlvaine. July 1936. Inside front contains written information on Adam Hubley.

Kriebel, H. W. (Howard Wiegner), 1859-1936. Seeing Lancaster county from a trolley window F157.L2 K9 1910 Published by Lititz Express.

Kriebel, H. W. (Howard Wiegner), 1859-1936.. Seeing Lancaster county from a trolley window F157 .L2 K9 1910 Published by Conestoga Traction Company. Lancaster county, Pennsylvania F157.L2 L22 1969
Leaman, John. A tribute to the memory of Mrs. Catharine M. Jenkins : of Windsor Place, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania CT275 .J464 L425 1857

Lyman Brown [Co.] Seven Barks. RM671 .L8757 S494 1883

Majestic Theatre (New York, N.Y.) The Playbill for the Majestic Theatre: Fanny ML50.R7517 F3 1955

Miles, George M. The Junior League revue of 1926, April 12th, 13th, 14th Fulton Opera House Lancaster, Penna PN6120.R5 M55 1926

Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826. English grammar : adapted to the different classes of learners, with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy PE1109.M92 1824 Owned by George D. McIlvaine, 1826, January 14.

Packages for Britain Inc. Gracie Fields all star benefit for Packages for Britain Inc.: Arena Philadelphia, May 11, 1948/ under the auspices of Philadelphia Inquirer Charities, Inc. [Philadelphia: Packages for Britain Inc., 1948.] F158.5 .P33

Pirate Club (Lancaster, Pa.) 1990 Pirates directory: Lancaster, Pennsylvania. F159.L2 P57 1990

Rawn, Isabel Nauman, ed. The ebony: nineteen hundred 1900

Reference Map Co. A reference map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : showing the location and distances of the city, townships, boroughs, post-offices, and villages, together with the main roads (turnpike), railroads, and railroad stations, also the population of the city and of each township and borough as per census of 1890. G3823 .L3 1890 .R4

Rodgers, Richard, 1902- The Theatre Guild presents Carousel: a new musical play ML50.R67 C3 1945

Souvenir of Lancaster. Portland, Maine : L. H. Nelson co. n.d. [ca. 1900] F159.L2 S68

Swaim, William T. (William Thomas), 1906- Facts are strangers in the histories of the early years of Paxton and Derry Presbyterian Churches BX8953 .P4 S9 1989

Thorbahn, H. Clifton, ed. Lancaster [magazine] Published by Ad-Craft , 1951 F157.L2 A1 1950

Trinity Lutheran Church (New Holland, Pa.) Trinity in the revolutionary years: the German Lutheran church New Holland, Pennsylvania - Founded 1730 BX8076.N322 T748 1976

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