Does anyone have any information on Lydia Canby (born
October 25, 1720, died November 23, 1819) who married
Christopher Atkinson in 1763? This was apparently
Lydia Canby's second marriage. Her first marriage was
to John Johnson (abt 1720 - 1754)
One of my family treasures is Canby and Atkinson's
original marriage certificate written on sheepskin
parchment and signed by all the observers at the
wedding. It comes from the Buckingham Meeting of the
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) from Upper
Makefield in Bucks County, PA. It is in quite good
shape considering its 240 year age.
I'm not sure how this treasure came through my family
to me. My father's side has Atkinsons but I don't
have them traced back as far as the Canby-Atkinson
marriage. I'd very much like to make the link,
though. If anyone has anything on them, I'd
appreciate hearing from you.
Lawrence Mason, Jr.
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