John Richardson Latimer was the grandson of American milling and shipping businessman James Latimer, who had emigrated from Ireland in 1736. John’s uncle George Latimer ran a counting house in Philadelphia, and it was here that John received his early training. George arranged for him to e ...
Forbes House Museum welcomed a very special guest on Monday, as the Museum's founder, Dr. H. A. Crosby Forbes made a visit to historic site. Crosby joined the staff for tea and lunch, spending some time viewing the galleries and recounting his family history as well as his long museum career. ...