Mary Shields last will and testament, 1878-1880

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Date created 1878-11-23 - 1880-11-11
Creator Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia
Description

The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were plaintiffs in a case concerning the estate of Mary Shields and its partition amongst a slew of charitable organizations in Philadelphia. The copy of her will states that one-sixth, about $35,000, of the residuary of her personal estate should go to the Society.

Size 30 pages
Type text
Subjects Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia (Pa.) | Philadelphia (Pa.) | Ralston, Sarah | Charities--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia | Institutional care | Older people--Housing | Older people--Institutional care | Women--Institutional care | Charitable bequests
Geographical location Philadelphia (Pa.) | 18th St and Cherry St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Language English
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Local identifier 16564
Collection

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society/Ralston House Records (3099) (explore contents)

Contributing institution Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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