Source Papers of the Cresap/Bruce Family
Coverage
Place Maryland, United States
Year range 1860 - 1987
Surname Bruce, Cresap, Neff
Subject Manuscripts/Documents
Publication information
Type Miscellaneous
Publisher University of Maryland, Special Collections
Citation
Papers of the Cresap/Bruce Family. (University of Maryland, Special Collections).
Repositories
Special Collections, University of Maryland Librarieshttp://www.lib.umd.edu/archivesum/actions.Displa..Other

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.

This collection is held by the University of Maryland.