MySource |
Papers of the Cresap/Bruce Family, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries. |
Author |
Cresap/Bruce Family |
Coverage
Place |
Maryland, United States|Maryland |
Year range |
1890 - 1950 |
Surname |
Cresap Bruce Neff |
Publication information
Publication |
Collection number:2003-141 |
Citation
Cresap/Bruce Family. Papers of the Cresap/Bruce Family, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.. (Collection number:2003-141). |
Repository
Abstract:Thomas Cresap (c. 1692-1790) was a Maryland pioneer, patriot and frontiersman. He surveyed Maryland's western frontier for what is known today as the National Road and fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. His son, Michael, led Cresap's Riflemen during the American Revolution. Later generations include the family names Bruce and Neff. In 1916, Cresap descendants formed the Cresap Society. The collection dates from 1860 to 1987 and consists mainly of correspondence of family members, their genealogical research, Cresap Society newsletters, and newspaper clippings highlighting Cresap history. Also included are Cresap family charts, documents, and photographs.
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