Anglo-Irish priest and author (1777-1861) who was the father of the writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte. Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Bronte,” one page, 9.25 x 3.75, September 18, 1856. Document headed "Register of Burials in the Church of Haworth, near Bradford Yorkshire," listing the burial of Martha Constantine. In fine condition. Accompanied by modern postcard photos of Bronte and his daughters. Patrick Bronte survived all of his children—Maria, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne. After Charlotte’s death he wrote her biography with the help of Elizabeth Gaskell. He was also responsible for the posthumous publication of Charlotte’s first novel, The Professor.
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