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From: "Bill Collins" <>
Subject: RE: [PABUCKS-L] Need info on Robert Morris' Summerseat house, Morrisville, PA
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 20:23:53 -0400


Bertha

This may help you a little:

For a nice picture of Summerseat, go to
http://www.covesoft.com/Bucks_County/summer.html

You might try calling
Summerseat (215)295-7339

>From http://www.livingplaces.com/COMMUNITIES/MorrisvilleBoro.html
The present boro is named for Robert Morris, a financier of the American
Revolution who, at one time, owned more than 2,500 acres in the immediate
area. During the early oart of the 18th century, three ferry crossings
served Morrisville and Trenton. The first bridge opened for travel in 1812.

The town is home to some historically significant sites. "Summerseat", a
Georgian Mansion, served as George Washington's headquarters prior to the
Battle of Trenton. It was at different times owned by two signers of the
Declaration of Independence.

An article at http://www.lexrex.com/bios/gclymer.htm
speaks of George Clymer, member of Continental Congress.

At the age of 73, in 1813, he died at Summerseat, an estate a few miles
outside Philadelphia at Morrisville that he had purchased and moved to in
1806.

Another nice article on Clymer is at
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/charters/constitution/penn.html

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Bertha May Hall [mailto:]
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 1999 1:08 PM
To:
Subject: [PABUCKS-L] Need info on Robert Morris' Summerseat house,
Morrisville, PA

I want very much to obtain some info on the house called Summerseat.
I believe it was first built in 1773 by Robert Morris. My father, as
a young child, lived in this house in 1920-21 as his parents were
caretakers. The building belonged to the American Legion and was
being renovated. My Father said they were installing electric wiring
into the house in 1921, and that the fire would fly from the
unfinished outlets during Thunderstorms. My Grandmother died in this
house on June 19, 1921. The family sold their belongs at auction,
because my grandfather was going to be hopitalized at Mount Alto
Soldiers Home because of TB. I have two very poor quality photos of
the building that were taking during 1920-21 and the building is in
very sad shape. I would greatly appreciate any assistance anyone can
give me about this historical house.
Bertha Hall
Plainfield, CT.

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