Description
This collection contains the papers of the
family of Baptist minister John Stutterd (1750-1818) of England, dating from 1768 to 1823.
The collection chiefly contains Studderd family correspondence and is a rich
source of information about the social, economic, and religious worlds of a lower middle class extended
family in the Midlands and North of England in the later 18th and early 19th centuries.
Background
Jabez and Margaret Stutterd came to England from Perth, Scotland, to settle in
Lancashire, sometime before 1748; they had three sons and one daughter: John
Stutterd (1750-1818), Thomas Stutterd (1752-1815), Mary (b. 1753), Jabez Stutterd
(1762-1827).
Extent
857 pieces in 20 boxes
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to
quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such
activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is
one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.