Family Documents for Quincy, Wendell, Holmes, and Upham Lineages
In a fascinating exploration of New England history, a microfilm edition has been unveiled, containing a wealth of letters and papers written by or to members of several prominent families. Among these families are the Quincy, Wendell, Holmes, and Upham families, each with their own significant contributions to American history.
One intriguing figure who features in this collection is Margaret Morton Quincy Greene (1806-1882). Daughter of Josiah Quincy (1772-1864) and Eliza Susan Morton Quincy (1773-1850), Margaret Quincy Greene is known for her journals, which are part of the Quincy family papers. Her life is further illuminated by a portrait painted by Chester Harding, housed at the Harvard Art Museums.
Margaret Quincy Greene married Benjamin Daniel Greene (1793-1862; Harvard 1812) in 1826. The couple's life together is chronicled in part by this extensive collection of documents.
The microfilm edition, spanning 67 reels and boasting a comprehensive guide of 123 pages, offers a glimpse into the lives of these families. However, it is important to note that the Massachusetts Historical Society does not house papers specifically related to Margaret Morton Quincy Greene.
The Quincy family papers, separate from those related to Margaret Quincy Greene, consist of correspondence, diaries, commonplace books, notes on sermons, lectures, debates, essays, drawings, and other papers. The Wendell family papers, too, contain material related to the Wendell family of Boston and Portsmouth, N.H., primarily the papers of Jacob Wendell, a prominent Boston merchant. These papers also include documents related to the development of Pittsfield, Mass.
The Abiel Holmes papers consist of the papers of Congregational minister and historian Abiel Holmes. These papers include correspondence, sermons, writings, lectures, and notes on the ecclesiastical history of New England and the U.S. The Mary Avery (Baldwin) Upham diaries (6 vols.) contain descriptions of her daily activities and family events.
While the provided documents offer valuable insights into these families, they do not provide comprehensive biographical or genealogical information about Margaret Morton Quincy Greene or these families. To fully understand her life, lineage, and specific role within these families, specialized genealogical or historical records would be required.
Despite this gap in information, the collection serves as a testament to the interconnectedness of these prominent New England families, each with their own significant contributions to American history. The Quincy family, for example, includes figures like Josiah Quincy, while the Wendell family includes scholars and writers; the Holmes family has notable members including Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Jr.; the Upham family also has several historical figures.
Margaret Morton Quincy Greene would thus be connected by blood or marriage ties among these families, forming part of a well-established network of New England elites. This collection offers a fascinating opportunity to delve into the lives of these families and the interwoven tapestry of American history they represent.
- The microfilm edition, delving into the lives of New England elites, provides a glimpse into the lifestyle, relationships, and family dynamics of the Quincy, Wendell, Holmes, and Upham families.
- Each family's papers, such as the Quincy family's extensive correspondence, diaries, and notes on sermons, offer insights into home-and-garden, as well as their significant contributions to American history.
