RARE LANCASTER, PA FAMILY FRAKTUR, DATES & NAMES

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Wonderful example of a Lancaster, PA family record Fraktur. It is for the Woolsey family on the East Lancaster County PA area. It starts with Noah & Ruth Woolsey’s birth and marriage (April 1780; both born in 1751) and ends with some dependents births and deaths in the mid 1800’s. Profile drawings of Noah & Ruth with adjoining hearts. Condition is excellent with no visible abuse. There are some minor losses at the border edge. Drawn on hand laid paper of the period and is now on acid free paper backing. This fraktur was made ca.1780 and the last entry was made in Feb. 1861. There are several different handwritings, just what you want to see on these. The fraktur measures 10” x 14 1/4”. There are some colorful birds at the top and a willow tree. Guaranteed to be period and as described. Provenance included.