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Estate of Anna Aitken Audit Statement , 1892

 Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Legal document settling the controversy over Anna Aitken’s bequeathment of $1000 to “the New Church of Pittsburgh.” In 1892, the General Church of Pennsylvania, represented by Geo. A. Macbeth, attempted to prevent the secession of the First New Jerusalem Society of Pittsburgh and lay claim to its property. This resulted in two bodies claiming to represent the New Church of Pittsburgh. The Court finds in favor of the First New Jerusalem Society of Pittsburgh, represented by Rev. John Whitehead, Albert H. Childs, et al. Names mentioned: Mrs. Anna Aitken, First New Jerusalem Society of Pittsburgh, General Swedenborgian Church of Pennsylvania, General Convention of the United States, George A. Macbeth, Church of the Advent, Pittsburgh, Rev. John Whitehead, Albert H. Childs

Dates

  • 1892

Conditions Governing Access

Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection

Extent

From the Collection: 15.00 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository

Contact:
PO Box 757
Bryn Athyn PA 19009-0757 Country Code 0