Dillwyn Parrish

Dillwyn Parrish

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Grandfather of artist Maxfield Parrish.

Dillwyn Parrish (1809-1886) graduated from the College of Pharmacy in Philadelphia and operated a pharmacy with his brother Edward. The Parrishes were a prominent Quaker family in the Philadelphia area, noted for their philanthropy.

An active member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, he served as Overseer, Clerk and Elder. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and Improving the Condition of the African Race from 1832-1886, serving as its President in 1851.
Grandfather of artist Maxfield Parrish.

Dillwyn Parrish (1809-1886) graduated from the College of Pharmacy in Philadelphia and operated a pharmacy with his brother Edward. The Parrishes were a prominent Quaker family in the Philadelphia area, noted for their philanthropy.

An active member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, he served as Overseer, Clerk, and Elder. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and Improving the Condition of the African Race from 1832-1886, serving as its President in 1851.

The image posted is alleged to be a picture of George Dillwyn Parrish of Colorado Springs, Colorado.(1984-1941). Please see: https://www.google.com/search?q=dillwyn+Parrish&biw=1920&bih=955&so... Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Dec 11 2021, 22:40:38 UTC