John Levering (1789-1878)
The following images were photographed by me, at the Lower Merion Historical Society. This original manuscript contains John Levering's notes and sketches, which served as the basis for his 1851 map of Lower Merion Township. Gerald Francis, President of the Lower Merion Historical Society, was very helpful, friendly, and informative when I went to use the collections on a Saturday afternoon. He showed me this book, and explained that John Levering researched and copied land records and deeds at Norristown (Montgomery County seat) to create his map. I would love to look at this more, but here are a few random snapshots from the book: