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Wordsworth, Dorothy, 1771 - 1855 (diarist and sister of William Wordsworth)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1771 - 1855

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Notes and extracts re Ralph family, 1809 - 1900

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/KEN2/16/5
Scope and Contents

Poems by J.R.R. [John Rhodes Ralph (1786-1862, grandfather of Courtney Stanhope Kenny)] 1809 and 1810; genealogy notes on Raffe / Ralph family, and copy of inscriptions on Rhodes family gravestones in the parish church, Halifax; extract from call to Rev W. Wood to Stamford 1797, including note re gentleman (Mr Ralph) who has just left; extracts from early letters of William and Dorothy Wordsworth mentioning the Ralph family, 1790 and 1795.

Dates: 1809 - 1900
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