Vanuxem family.

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The Vanuxem family was a prominent Pennsylvania family of French origin. James Vanuxem (or Jacques Van Uxem, 1746-1824) immigrated from France in 1760 and became a wealthy merchant in Philadelphia and Bristol. His son Lardner Vanuxem (1792-1848) was an eminent geologist.

From the description of Vanuxem family ledgers and letterbooks, 1776-1832. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155901587

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creatorOf Vanuxem family. Vanuxem family ledgers and letterbooks, 1776-1832. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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associatedWith Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839. person
associatedWith Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886. person
associatedWith Peirce, Charles W. person
associatedWith Peirce, Ruth Sargent person
associatedWith Pierce family. family
associatedWith Van Uxem, Francis, 1845-1940. person
associatedWith Vanuxem, James. person
associatedWith Vanuxem, James, 1746-1824. person
associatedWith Vanuxem, Lardner, 1792-1848. person
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Active 1776

Active 1832

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