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Self-Tests

Sir William Keith

  1. When did Keith become Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania?
  2. What was one of the major stumbling blocks to Keith's career as a politician?
  3. When did Keith establish "Fountain Low" in Horsham?
  4. What was his principle business there?
  5. How many acres did Keith own in 1722?
  6. What other businesses did Keith attempt?
  7. What effect did Keith's paper money bill have on the Pennsylvania economy?
  8. Why did Keith feel that Pennsylvania would soon be a Royal, rather than a proprietary colony?
  9. What did Keith do after leaving America?
  10. What policy did Keith champion in regards to the Indians?

Doctor Thomas Graeme

  1. Where did Dr. Graeme receive his medical education?
  2. When did Dr. Graeme arrive in Philadelphia?
  3. What was the relationship between Dr. Graeme's wife, Anne Diggs, and Lt. Governor William Keith?
  4. What was Dr. Graeme's most important contribution to the public health in Philadelphia?
  5. Name two of Dr. Graeme's public positions.
  6. When did Dr. Graeme purchase the property he named "Graeme Park"?
  7. Name two of the improvements which Dr. Graeme installed at Graeme Park.
  8. After retiring to Graeme Park, Dr. Graeme was still active in Philadelphia Society. List two of his social involvements.

Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson

  1. What subjects were Elizabeth Graeme most interested in?
  2. What Quaker educator may have taught Elizabeth when she was in Philadelphia?
  3. At what activity did Elizabeth meet William Franklin?
  4. What was the source of tension between Dr. Graeme and Benjamin Franklin?
  5. When Elizabeth returned from her trip to England, what type of gatherings did she start in Philadelphia?
  6. Name two prominent guests at those gatherings.
  7. When and where did Elizabeth meet her husband Henry Hugh Fergusson?
  8. During the Revolutionary War, Elizabeth acted as messenger in two questionable circumstances. Pick one and name the principal people involved.
  9. Why was Graeme Park confiscated by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania?
  10. When did Elizabeth last live at Graeme Park?

GRAEME PARK HOMEPAGE

KEITH HOUSE THE PEOPLE THE GROUNDS DIRECTIONS CALENDAR

THE FRIENDS EDUCATION SITE RENTAL LINKS CONTACT US


GRAEME PARK
859 County Line Road
Horsham, PA 19044
215-343-0965
Open Fri. and Sat. 10a-4p • Sun. noon-4pm • Last tour starts at 3p
Free to visit the grounds. Fee charged for tour of Keith House.

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