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Nathan Matlack, a Welsh immigrant, Quaker, and blacksmith, bought 148 acres here in 1760 for 580 pounds. In 1782, his son Simeon married Elizabeth Yarnall, also a Birthright Friend. Simeon purchased this property from his father in 1788. Simeon and Elizabeth operated a tannery and raised twelve children in the original four room structure.
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