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Appendix – Documents and Notes
****************** Notes for Thomas Fisher ***********************
** Quaker Records, Concord & Kennett **
Concord Monthly Meeting. See LDS Films 0020386, 441354, 0565685.
At Concord 9, 1m 1712/13 Thomas Fisher & Elizabeth Huntley 1st time.
At Chichester Mtg. House 13, 2 mo. 1712/13 2nd time. Jacob Vernon and
William Pyle to oversee.
At Concord Mtg. House 6, 3m 1713 marriage of Thomas Fisher and Elizabeth
Huntley reported accomplished.
At Concord 11 of 11 mo. 1713/14 Thomas Fisher desires certificate for
himself & wife to Newark.
At Chichester 8, 12, 1713/14 defer Thomas Fisher’s certificate to
next meeting.
At Concord 8,1,1713/14 Certificate of removal approved (for Thomas Fisher
& wife.)
11 of 11 mo 1713 Thomas Fisher & wife request certificate to Newark
MM, approved 8 of 1 mo 1713/14.
At Concord women’s meeting 2 of 8 mo 1714 Elizabeth Fisher request
certificate to Newark MM.
LDS Film 0562981 Quaker Records of Chester County.
12 of 2m 1714 Durham Quarterly Meeting?? - 13 of 2 mo 1713 Thomas Fisher
& Elizabeth Huntly propose marriage. Thomas Fisher & wife removed
to New Wark MM 12 of 2 mo 1714.
LDS Film 0565685 Misc. Records of Chester Co. Pa. Historical Society,
“F”
Women’s Mtg At our Monthly Meeting at Center 12 of 2 mo 1713/14
Elizabeth Fisher produced a certificate to this mtg. From Concord Monthly
Meeting. LDS Film0389399 says 8 of 2 mo 1713/14.
LDS Film 0389407 Kennett (Newark) Monthly Meeting
1 mo 11 1713/14 Att our Monthly Meeting held att the Centre Thomas ffisher
produced a certificate from Concord Monthly Meeting which was read here
and accepted.
3 of 6 mo 1728 Kennett preparative Meeting have brought an account to
this meeting concerning Thomas ffisher and James ffew both of them fetching
warrants for such that are in Brotherhood with them and they both appearing
here in a condescending frame but not comeing up fully to the satisfaction
of this meeting therefore we leaves it to their consideration until next
mo. Meeting.
7 of 7 mo 17128 Thomas ffisher not appearing at this meeting as expected
therefore we appoints Wm. Harvey and Daniel Webb to desire him to be at
the next mo. Meeting to give his reasons for not appearing at this. (Note
- James Few appeared but was still not up to satisfaction.)
8 mo. 1728 Monthly Meeting of Newark held at ye Center. Thomas ffisher
nor James ffew, neither of them appearing at this meeting therefore we
appoints Ellis Lewis and Joseph Mendenhall to goe and confer with them
and desire them to be at the next mo. Meeting to give their reasons for
their neglect and make report of your care in that affair.
7 of 10 mo 1728 at Kennett. The ffriends appoint to go & confer with
Tho. Ffisher and James ffew report they went according to appointment
and the above said Thomas and James were both at this meeting and Thomas
have produced a testimony against his ons goeings which is taken for Satisfaction.
Therefore we appoints William (Seavis or Levis?) To read in Kennett first
day meeting and make report thereof and return the same to the next monthly
meeting. … James Few not yet … care of his father.
6 Of 1 Mo 1735/36 James ffisher and Allice Standfield appears here and
Declared their intention of marriage with each other which is passed for
the first time therefore we appoint John and Jacob Way to inquire into
his conversation and Clearness on the account of marriage and make report
to the next monthly meeting. Note: LDS Film 0389404, Newark MM says Alice,
dau. of Samuel Standfield of Kennett, married Jame Fisher on 14 of 2 mo
1735/6.
1 of 3 mo 1736 The ffrds above appointed to see the orderly accomplishment
of the marriage of James ffisher and Allice Standfield, Joseph Davis and
Harmat Cloud makes report.
LDS Film 0389404 Newark (Kennett) Monthly Meeting
James Fisher, son of Thomas of Kennett, marr. Alice Standfield 14 of 2
mo 1736.
Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of Thomas, marr. Joseph Wilkinson of E. Caln
31 of 10 mo 1740.
William Fisher, son of Thomas & Elizabeth, born 8 of 3 mo 1714, d.
22 of 6 mo 1748.
Deborah Fisher, dau. of Robert & Hannah Roberts, b. 24 of 4 mo 1719,
d. 11 of 2 mo 1754.
Hannah Fisher, dau. of William & Deborah, b. 30 of 3 mo 1741.
Robert Fisher, son of Wm. & Deborah, b. 27 0f 10 mo 1742, d. 30 of
6 mo 1774.
George Fisher, son of Wm. & Deborah, b. 22 of 7 mo 1745, d. 30 of
6 mo 1748.
Eli Fisher, son of Wm. & Deborah, b. 18 of 8 mo 1747, d. 6 of 7 mo
1748.
Hannah Fisher, dau. of Robert & Martha, b. 2 of 4 mo 1770.
William Fisher, son of Robert & Martha, b. 21 of 4 mo 1773, d. 16
of 2 mo 1774.
LDS Film 0389399 Kennett Monthly Meeting
7 of 1 mo 1739 William Fisher, intent to marry Deborah Bruce.
1 of 9 mo 1740 Elizabeth Fisher & Joseph Wilkinson 1st time, he to
bring certificate & his mother’s consent or appearance. Produced
consent 6 of 10 mo.
4 of 2 mo 1741 Certificate requested for James Fisher & wife to Bradford.
Wm. Levis & Thos. Carlton to enquire. (Women’s mtg. Reports
this, Mary Lewis & Hannah Carleton to enquire. Film 0389339)
1 of 3 mo 1742 Certificate requested for Thomas Fisher & family to
Bradford. Jacob Way & John Marshall to enquire.
1 of 3 mo 1742 Certificate requested for Elizabeth Fisher & husband
to Bradford, Rachel Pearce & Ruth Mendenhall to enquire. (Women’s
meeting, film 0389339)
2 of 5 mo 1743 Certificate requested for Samuel Fisher to Bradford. Wm.
Harvey & Jacob Way to enquire.
11 of 2 mo 1790 Samuel Fisher requests certificate to Newgarden.
LDS Film 1389339 Quaker Records of Chester County.
26 of 10 mo 1752 Tho. Fisher, son of Tho. dec. of E. Caln marr. Eliz.
Lamborn, dau. of Robert Lamborn of Londongrove.
25 of 1 mo 1753 Francis Fisher son of Thomas dec. of E. Caln marr. Rachel
Wickersham
LDS Film 1006503 Pa Warrants D82
D82-238 Thomas Robinson & Thomas Fisher 1701 warrant for 300A, Kennet,
Chester Co. 300 a.
LDS Film 0986897 Pa. Old Rights Index
Robinson, Thomas & Co. Warrant 300 A Jan 6 (sic, should be 1 mo which
is March) 1700/01 Return of
Survey D88 124; Warrant D82 238. (warrant says Thomas Robinson & Thomas
Fisher near Brandywine. This was the Fisher tract in Kennett, in the east
part now called Pennsbury.)
LDS Film 0020901 Chester Co. Pa. Tax Transcripts; and Transcript at West
Chester Archives
There are slight differences in the two sources. Kennett Except Where
Noted
1715 0/1/10
1716,17 Missing
1718 Francis Huntley 0/12/0
Thomas Fisher 10(16?) 0/4/0
Richard Fletcher 12 0/3/0
1719 Thomas Fisher 16 0/5/4
1720 Thomas Fisher 30 0/7/6
1721 Thomas Fisher 25 0/6/3
Richard Fletcher
Francis Huntley
1722 Thomas Fisher 0/7/6 (Not found on this film, but is in records at
West Chester.)
1724 Thomas Fisher 0/8/0
1725 Thomas Fisher 0/6/0
1726 Thomas Fisher 0/6/0
1729 Thomas Fisher 0/5/0
George Fisher (Nottingham) 0/7/0
1730 Thomas Fisher 0/7/6
John Fisher at London Grove 0/6/0 (may be error for Fincher)
1732 Thomas Fisher 4S 0/3/0 (See West Chester Archives)
(Thomas Fisher at Haverford) 0/2/6 The LDS transcript says 1734. See Archives.
1734 Thomas Fisher 0/3/0
1735 Thomas Fisher 0/3/0
1737 Thomas Fisher 0/3/0
James Fisher 0/1/3
1739 Thomas Fisher 0/1/0
William Fisher 0/2/0
James Fisher 0/2/0
1740 Thomas Fisher 0/1/0
James Fisher 0/2/6
William Fisher 0/2/3
**
Pennsylvania Patent Book A, Vol. 10, Pages 43,44,45. Chester County,
Kennett Township.
John Penn, Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esq., sons of William Penn,
to Thomas Fisher.
Granted 16 January 1739, Recorded 16 March 1739/40. 199 ½ acres
plus 6% allowance for roads.
87 Pounds 13 Shillings plus Quit Rent 2 Silver Shillings per year each
March 1.
This is on LDS Film 1028831 but is largely unreadable. A clearer copy
is available from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission,
Division of Land Records, Harrisburg PA 17108-1026.
Transcript:
PATENT TO JOHN PENN, THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN ESQUIRES, Lone
THOMAS and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of
FISHER the Province of Pennsilvania and Counties of New
Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. TO ALL unto
whome these presents shall come send Greetings.
WHEREAS in pursuance and by virtue of a Warrant issued by our late father,
William Penn, Esq., since deceased, bearing date the sixth day of the
first month (March) in the Year of our Lord 1700/1, there was Surveyed
on the tenth Day of December, then next ensuing, unto Thomas Fisher of
the County of Chester a certain Tract of Land Situated in Kennett Township
in the said County.
BEGINNING at a post at a corner of William Webb’s land and extending
thence by the same Northwest one hundred and nineteen perches to a white
oak, thence by the said William Webb’s land and land of Zorabbabel
Thatcher, Northeast by North two hundred forty-two perches to a post thence
by lands of Ezekiel Harlan and Abraham Parker, Southeast one hundred sixty-six
perches and a half to a post thence by Sarah Harlan, Southwest two hundred
thirty-seven perches to the place of Beginning, Containing one hundred
and ninety-nine Acres and a half and the Allowance of Six Acres per Cent
for Roads & Highways, as in (and) by the Survey thereof remaining
in our Surveyor General’s Office and from thence certified into
our Secretary’s Office may appear NOW at the Instance and request
of the said Thomas Fisher that We would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation
of the said tract of land according to the situation and survey aforesaid
that as well in consideration of the Sum of eighty pounds thirteen shillings
of lawfull Money of Pennsilvania to our Use paid by the said Thomas Fisher
(the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and for
Ever Discharge the said Thomas Fisher his Heirs & Assigns by these
Presents) and of the yearly Quit Rent hereinafter mentioned & reserved
WE HAVE given granted released and confirmed and by these forms, our Heirs
& Successors DO give grant release and confirm Unto the said Thomas
Fisher & to his Heirs and Assigns The said One Hundred & Ninety-nine
Acres and a half of Land and the same are now Set forth Bounded &
Limited as aforesaid with all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes,
Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Tree Ways,
Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments,
and Appurtenances whatsoever, to the said one hundred ninety-nine acres
and a half belonging or in any wise appertaining and lying within the
Bounds & Limits aforesaid. (Three full and clear fifth Parts of all
Royall Mines free from all deductions & reprisals for digging &
refinning the same only excepted and hereby reserved and also free leave,
right and liberty to and for the said Thomas Fisher, his Heirs & Assigns
to Hawk, Hunt, Fisher, and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land &
Premises or upon any part thereof.
TO HAVE & TO HOLD the said One Hundred and Ninety-nine and a half
Acres of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted)
with their appurtenances unto the said Thomas Fisher, his Heirs &
Assigns To the only Use and Behoof of the said Thomas Fisher, his Heirs
& Assigns Forever TO BE HOLDEN of us, of our Heirs & Successors
Proprietaries of Pennsilvania as of our Mannor of Springton in the County
aforesaid of Chester in free & Common Socage by Fealty only in lieu
of all other Services.
YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly to Us, our Heirs and Successors
at the Town of Chester in the said county at or upon the first Day of
March in every Year – from the first Day of March next ensuing the
of two English Silver Shillings for the whole or value thereof in Coin
Currant according as the Exchange shall then be between our said Province
& the City of London to such Person or Persons as shall from time
to time be appointed to Receive the same AND in Case of Nonpayment thereof
within Ninety Days next after the same, shall become due that then it
shall and may be lawful for Us, our Heirs & Successors, our and their
Receiver or Receivers into & upon the hereby granted Land and Premises
to Reenter & the same to hold and possess untill the said Quit Rent
& all arrears thereof together with the Charges accruing by means
of such nonpayment and Reentry be fully paid & discharged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Thomas Penn by virtue of the power and Authorities
to him granted by the said John and Richard Penn and of his own right
hath caused the great seal of the said province to be hereunto affixed
at Philadelphia this sixteenth Day of January in the Year of our Lord
One thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-Nine, the thirteenth Year of the
Reign of King George the Second over Great Britain, etc. And the Twenty
Second Year of our government – Tho. Penn (seal) accorded the 16th
day of March Anno Domini 1739/40.
Return of Survey # 49. The following summary came from the Pennsylvania
Historical & Museum Commission, Division of Land Records, Harrisburg
PA 17108-1026. “Copied Into the Greenbook.” It does not seem
to be on LDS microfilm, although the 1739 survey drawing is on LDS Film
1005553, Book D-88.
Thos. Robinson & Thos. Fisher 199 ½ a. Chester Co’ty.
Penns’afs? By Vertue of a Warr’t from the late Proprietary
dated the 6th day of the 1st Month in the Year 1700/1, There was surveyed
on the 10th day of Dec’r then next following unto Thomas Robinson
& Thomas Fisher a Tract of Land situate in the Township of Kennet
in the County of Chester, which said Tract is now situate as followeth,
that is to say, Begin’g at a post at a Corner of Wm Webb’s
Land & extending thence by the same NW 119 pchs to a White Oak, thence
by the said Wm Webb’s Land & Land Zorubb’l Thatcher NE
by N 243 Pchs to a post thence by Land of Ezekiel Harland and Ab’m
Parker SE 166 ½ Pchs to a post, thence by Sarah Harland’s
Land SW 237 Pchs to the place of Begin’g Contain’g one hundred
ninety six Acres & a half & the Allow’ce of Six Acres Per
Cent for Roads & HighWays. Return’d into ye Sec’ys Office
the 15th day of January AD 1739 - F. B Eastburn SG (Surveyor General)
The 1739 survey drawing has this note: The above described Tract of Land
Situate in Kennett Township in the County of Chester was Surveyed in pursuance
of a Warrant from the late Proprietary dated the Sixth day of March 1700/1,
by Henry Hollingsworth on the 10th day of December then Next ensuing and
called about three Hundred Acres. But being Since Resurveyed according
to the ancient lines and bounds thereof is found to contain two Hundred
Acres and the Allowance of Six per Cent. Jan’y 15th 1739. Jno Taylor.
**
Marriage Certificate for William Fisher & Deborah Roberts (August
24, 1739)
Whereas William Fisher, son of Tho: ffisher of the Township of Kennett,
in ye County of Chester and province of pensilvania yoem & Deborah
Roberts daughter of Robert Roberts Deceased of Kennett in ye County &
province afforeSd having Declared their intention of marriage wth Each
other before severall moly meetings of ye people Called Quakers at Kennett
& Center in ye County of Newcastle upon Delaware according to the
good order used amongst them and Having Consent of parents and parties
Concerned their Said proposials of marriage was allowed of by the Sd meetings.
#
Now these are to Certifie all whome it may Concern that for the full
accomplishing their Sd Intentions this Twenty fourth day of ye eighth
moth in year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred & Thirty nine
they the Sd William ffisher & Deborah Roberts appeared in a publik
meeting of the aforeSd people at Kennett meeting House in ye County &
province afforesaid And the Said Wm ffisher takeing the Sd Deborah Roberts
by the Hand did in Solemn manner openly Declare that he took her to be
his Wife, promiseing with the Lord’s assistance to be unto her a
ffaithfull and Loveing Husband untill death Shall Separate them (or words
to ye same effect) And then & thence there in ye Same assembly ye
Sd Deborah Roberts did in Like manner Declare that she took the Said William
ffisher to be her Husband promiseing to be in ye Lord’s assistance
to be unto him a ffaithfull & Loveing wife untill death shall separate
them (or words to the same purpose) And moreover they ye Sd Wm ffisher
& Deborah Roberts, (She according to the Custom of Marriage assuming
the name of her Husband) as a farther Confirmation thereof did then &
there to these presents Sett their Hands ~~~~ William ffisher
And We whose names are here allso subscribed Deborah ffisher
being present at the Solomnization of the Sd marriage Tho: ffisher
and subscription do as witnesses thereunto sett their Elizth ffisher
hands The day & year above written ~~ Tho: Carleton
Saml Hollingsworth Hannah Carleton
Ellis Lewis Wm Harvey Mary Peirce Mary ffletcher
Benja Mendenhall Tho: Heald Judith Harvey LydiaMendenhall
Wm Pim Richard parks Margaret Miller Mary Roberts
Joseph Mendenhall John Healdjnr Ruth Mendenhall Mary Lewis
Wm Levis Joseph Harlan Allice Mendenhall Elizth Hopes
Jere Cloud Daniel Lenard Mary Lewisjun Elizth White
Daniel Baily Wm Harveyjun Susannah Prier Elizth Harlan
John Cay Benja Harlan Joanna Heald James ffisher
Robert Lewis Martha Heald James ffew
John Way Susanna ffincher Susannah ffisher
Susanna parkes Lydia Roberts
**
Marriage Certificate for James Fisher & Alice Standfield (February
14, 1736)
Whereas James Fisher, son of Tho: ffisher of the Township of Kennett,
in ye County of Chester and province of pensilvania yoem & Alice Standfield
Daughter of Samuel Standfield of the same place having Declared their
Intentions of Marriage wth each other before several monthly meetings
of the people Caled Quakers including Kennett aforesd and at Center in
ye County of Newcastle on Delawar, according to the good order used amongst
yom, and having Consent of parents, and parties concerned their said proposials
of marriage was allowed of by ye Sd meetings.
Now these are to certifie all whome it may concern that for the full
accomplishing their Sd intentions this fourteenth day of ye second moth
in ye year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred & thirty six, they
the Sd James Fisher and Alice Standfield appeared in a public meeting
of ye aforesaid people at Kennett afforesaid And the Said James ffisher
takeing ye Sd Alice Standfield by ye hand did in Solemn manner openly
Declare that he took her ye Sd Alice Stanfield to be his Wife, promising
with the Lord’s assistance to be unto her a Loveing and faithfull
husband until death separate them, And then & there in ye same assembly
ye Sd Alice Standfield did in like manner declare that she took ye Sd
James ffisher to be her husband promissing to be in ye Lord’s assistance
to be unto her a ffaithfull & Loveing wife untill death shall separate
them, And moreover they the Sd James ffisher & Alice Standfield, (She
according to ye Custom of Marriage assuming the name of her Husband as
a further Confirmation thereof) did then and there to these presents Sett
their hands
James fisher
And We whose names are here allso subscribed Alice ffisher
being present at the Solomnization of the Sd marriage
and subscription do as witnesses thereunto sett their Tho: ffisher
hands The day & year above written ## SamuelStandfield
Eliz: ffisher
Edward Thompson Daniel Few Margret Miller Jeane Standfield
Ellis Lewis Robert Millr Mary Lewis Mary Fletcher
Guyon Miller Zarocr thatcher Judith Hawes Deborah Bruce
Wm Harvey Owen Evans Ruth Mendenhall John Standfield
Wm Lewisr John Hope Sarah Thatcher Eliz: ffisher
Tho: Carlson Saml ffisher Joannah Heald Wm ffisher
Joseph Mendenhall Tho: Evans Mary Roberts
Saml Hollingsworth Jos: Harlan Lydia Roberts
Enoch Hollingsworth Jacob Heald Deborah Roberts
Wm Noble Mary Evans
Joseph Dixson Eliz: Read
John Stanton Susanah ffisher
Wm ---
Peter Whitaker
Joseph Heald
Benj: Jackson
**
Marriage Certificate for Elizabeth Fisher & Joseph Wilkinson (October
31, 1740)
Whereas Joseph Wilkinson of East Calne in the County of Chester in ye
province of pensilvania & Elizth fffisherjun of Kennett in ye County
and province afforSd Having Declared their intentions of Marriage before
Severall Monthly Meetings of ye people Called Quakers one of wch was held
at Kennett afforsd and the other at Centure in theCounty of Newcastle
on Delaware according to the good order used amongst them And Having Consent
of parents and parties Concerned their Sd proposials of marriag was allowed
of by ye Sd meetings. ~
Now these are to Certifie all whome it may Concern that for ye full
accomplishing their Said intentions this 31st day of ye 10th moth 1740
they the Said Joseph Wilkinson & Elizth ffisher appeared in a publik
meeting of the aforeSd people at Kennett meeting House ,and the Said Joseph
Wilkinson takeing the Said Elizth ffisher by the Hand did in Solemn manner
openly Declare that he took Elizth ffisher to be his Wife, promiseing
with the Lord’s assistance to be unto her a Loveing and ffaithfull
Husband untill death Shall Separate them (or words to ye same purpose)
And then & there there in ye Same assembly the Sd Elizth ffisher did
in Like manner Declare that She took the Sd Joseph Wilkinson to be her
Husband promiseing with ye Lord’s assistance to be unto him a Loveing
and ffaithfull wife untill death shall separate them (or words to ye Same
effect) And moreover they ye Sd Joseph Wilkinson & Elizth ffisher
(She according to the Custom of Marriage assuming the name of her Husband)
as a ffarther Confirmation thereof did then & there to these presents
Sett their Hands ~~~~ Joseph Wilkinson
Elizth Wilkinson
And We being present at the Solemnization of their Said marriage and subscription
do as witness thereto allso Subscribe our names, the day and Year above
written Tho: ffisher
and subscription do as witnesses thereunto sett their Elizth ffisher
hands The day & year above written ~~ James Wilkinson
Evan Wilkinson
Joseph Mendenhall Josieh Taylor Elizth Levis Ann Prahaus
John Hope Wm Cooper Ann Cloud Nathan Sharples
Patrik Miller Zarobabel Thatcher Hannah Carleton Deborah ffisher
Wm Purdey Saml Sellers Ann Way Jams Fisher
Tho: Carleton Joseph Harlan Rachel Peirce Jane Sellers
Wm Levis Betty Caldwell Hannah Harlan
Jacob Way Anne Caldwell Phebe pricherd
Daniel Bailey Elizth Read Wm ffisher
John Way Mary Roberts Mary Whitacer
Robert Lewis Abigail Roberts John Main
Wm Harvey Peeter Whitacer Saml ffisher
Richerd Blacksher
Wm pennock
**
Marriage Certificate for Samuel Fisher, Son of Thomas and Elizabeth
Quaker Marriage Certificates, New Garden Monthly Meeting, Chester County,
Pennsylvania 1704-1799, Bjorkman
Samuel Fisher, son of Thomas Fisher late of East Caln in ye County of
Chester & Province of Pensilvania Decd. And Ann Lamborn Daughter of
Robert Lamborn of Londongrove in ye sd. County & province aforesd.
… 22, 12m, 1749/50 … at their Publick Meeting house in Londongrove
…
Samuel Fisher
Ann Fisher
Joshua Johnson John Hamilton Elizabeth Coop
Willm. Webster Isaac McKiney Robt. Lamborn
T. Woodward Caleb Swayne Sarah Lamborn
Jer: Starr Edwd. Swayne James Fisher
Esther Edwards Francis Lamborn Alice Fisher
Jane Fincher John Lamborn Jos: Wilkinson
Lydia Johnson James Pusey Eliz: Wilkinson
John Webster John Lamborn Thos. Fisher
Jane Hayes Jonathan Swain Francis Fisher
Isaac Hayes Jas. Albin Petter Whittacr
Saml. Sheward Jane Albin Mary Whittacr
Joshua Pusey Wm. Chandler Deborah Thornbury
Moses Edwards Jer: Starr Sarah Stantoon
Joseph Taylor Dinis Bryce Francis Swen?
Mary Pusey Robt. Lamborn Junr
Thos. Pusey Wm. Lamborn
Margret Starr Eliz: Lamborn
Sarah Pennick Wm. Swayne
Benjn. Miller Francis Swayne
Thos. Miller Ann Swayne
Moses Star Lydia Swayne
Thos. Swayne
Simeon Woodrow Joshua Johnson Mary Pusey
William Baily Caleb Hayes Deborah Taylor
Isaac Woodrow Richard Jones Eliza. Ring
Samuel Hurford John Allen Katherine Pusey
William Allen John Hurford Mary Wright
Sarah Allen Ann Jones Rachel Darlington
Ann Hayes Mary Taylor Mary Baily
Joseph Hurford Sarah McConel Mary Hayes
William Dixon Mordecai Hayes Deborah Scarlet
James Trimble Jur John Baker Lydia Baily
John Webster Isaac Hurford Eliza. Woodward Jur
James Milhous Joshua Baily Rebekah Woodward
Marriage Certificate for Thomas Fisher, Son of Thomas and Elizabeth
Quaker Marriage Certificates, New Garden Monthly Meeting, Chester County,
Pennsylvania 1704-1799, Bjorkman
Thomas Fisher Son of Thos. Fisher Late of ye Township of East Caln in
the County of Chester & Province of Pensylvania Decsd. & Elizabeth
Lamborn Daughter of Robt. Lamborn of ye Township of Londongrove …
26, 10m, 1752 … at their Publick Meeting place at Londongrove …
Thomas Fisher
Joshua Johnson Moses Edwards Ann Swayne Elizath. Fisher
Joshua Pusey Jasper Sibolt Betty Swayne Robt. Lamborn
Nathl. Scarlo Mary Baker Wm. Swayne Sarah lamborn
Wm. Webster Mary Fincher Eliza. Johnson Jas. Fisher
Jos. Taylor Sarah Cox Jane Fincher Frans. Fisher
Jno. Pusey Martha Baker Lydia Baldwin Allis Fisher
Stephen Ayles Mary Pusey Hannah Scarlot Jos. Wilkinson
Wm. Thomson Hannah Johnson Jno. Lamborn Eliza. Wilkinson
Jno. Thomson Sarah Bourne Jno. Swayne Wm. Lamborn
Ellis Pusey Jonathan Fincher Robt. Lamborn Jur
Wm. Pusey Thos. Lamborn Jno. Stanton
Jas. Pusey Josiah Lamborn Deborah Bruce
Aaron Baker Saml. Pusey Sarah Lamborn
Jno. Cooke Jur Robt. Johnson Edwd. Swayne
Rebekah Cooke Nathl. Pennock Frans. Lamborn
Mary Pusey
Rachel Wickersham
Jane Swayne
Jonathan Swayne
Catherine Haydon
Tacy Thomson
Marriage Certificate for Francis Fisher, Son of Thomas and Elizabeth
Quaker Marriage Certificates, New Garden Monthly Meeting, Chester County,
Pennsylvania 1704-1799, Bjorkman
Francis Fisher Son of Thos. Fisher late of ye Township of East Caln in
ye County of Chester & Province of Pensylvania (Decsd.) & Rachel
Wickersham Daughter of Wm. Wickersham of Newlin in ye County & Province
aforsd … 25, 1m, 1753 … in a Publick Meeting at Londongrove
…
Robert Eachus Jos. Meressar? Thos. Jackson Francis Fisher
Danl. Eachus Evan Harry Jno. Smith Rachel Fisher
Jas. Nickils Lettice Welch Jane Albin
Wm. Baily Ann Wickersham Allice Gibson Wm. Wickersham
Jonathn. Jackson Jonathn. Vallentine Dorothy Smith Jane Wickersham
Mary Jackson Hannah Hayes Jos. Gibson Jas. Fisher
Caleb Hayes Jas. Wickersham Saml. Fisher
Jno. Jackson David Hayes Thos. Fisher
Danl. Every Robet. Welch Eliz. Wilkinson
George Jackson Jno. Baily Junr Jos. Wilkinson
Jas. Fleming Eliz. Wilkinson
Hannah Wickersham
Isaac Hayes
Jos. Hayes
Henery Hayes
Abigail Hayes
Lyddia Wickersham
Ruth Hayes
Ann Hayes
Sarah Hayes
**
Chester County, Pennsylvania Deed Books
1735 F3-53 Ruth Harland to Thomas Fisher 15 acres. LDS film 055252.
1739 F3-55 Thomas Fisher et ux to William Fisher 15 + 118 acres. LDS film
055252.
1764 T-245 Hannah Fisher to Robert Fisher; 1811 15 + 118 acres to John
Pim., then to Jacob Bailey.
1741 H-236 Thomas Fisher et ux to William Webb Jr. 81 acres; possession
previous year.
LDS Film 1006498 Warrants and Surveys of Pennsylvania
Pg. 21, Chester Co. William Fisher warrant 200 acres 1 Mar 1742, West
Caln near Peter Whitaker.
Pg. 25 Fisher, James Survey 200 acres 16 May 1743, patent to James Fisher
9 Dec 1743 184 acres. Vol. A12 Pg. 69; C48, Pg. 93, East Caln.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Pg. 192 Fisher, Thomas of Brandywine 6-2-1791, Aug 30 1791. Son Wm. tract
now lives (described), 104A 60 Pchs + allowance; Sisters Eliz. & Sarah.
Son Tho. Now lives 27A 20 pchs. Son John remainder 108A 86 pchs + Allow.
Pg. 294 Fisher, Samuel W. Caln, Cooper 5-4-1759 Apr 29 1800. Grandau.
Hannah Williams, Dau Eliz. Fisher. 4 daus Sarah Brian, Eliz Fisher, Susannah
Quaintance & Ann Ash. Extr Neph. Wm. Fisher of Brandywine; dau Eliz.
Pg. 81 Griffith, John, East Nantmeal Sep 25 1774, Oct 17 1774. Wf. Mary,
son Wm, son Samuel. Dau. Anna Wickersham. Son in law Samuel Fisher 1 Shilling.
Son John.
Tax List of Chester Co. Pa. 1768 974.8 T 235.
Pg. 79 Samuel Fisher 150A E. Caln. Thomas Fisher, Cooper, 100A in E. Caln.
LDS Film 0028712 Chester County Warrants C-91 to M-15
Warrant William Fisher, West Caln 200A 1 Mar 1742.
Warrant Michael Fisher 1743 Sadsbury.
Warrant James Fisher 200 acres E Caln next to William Littler.
Warrant Peter Fisher W Nantmeal 1734 near John Zuck, Peter Hunter.
Division of Wm Henderson & Samuel Black 1741, sold to Thomas Fisher.
Pennsylvania Warrants & Surveys
Thomas Penn 500 Acres Warrant to Resurvey to Henderson & Black 10
April 1741
Upon an agreement Sometime Since made with William Henderson and Samuel
Black of the County of Chester for a Tract of about five Hundred acres
of Land formerly Surveyed to our Use in Caln Township in the said County
for which they were to pay at the rate or price of forty five pounds money
of Pennsylva for eac Hundred acres & the Yearly Quitrent of one halfpenny
Sterling for every acre of the same and whereupon the said Tract was Resurveyed
and Divided between them in equal share or right These are to Authorize
and Require thee to Accept and Receive the Resurvey and Division made
on the said Tract of Land and make Separate Return thereof for the Use
of the said William Henderson and Samuel Black intoOur Surveyors Office
in order for confirmation and in So doing this Shall be thy Sufficient
Warrant Given under my hand and the seal of our Land Office in Philada
this 10th day of April Anno Dom 1741. Tho. Penn To Benj Eastburn Surveyr
Genl.
Pennsylvania Warrants & Surveys
D86-188, “The Proprietor 500 Acres in Calne”, survey 1708,
Resurvey 1740/41. Per Penn’s warrant Sep 1 1700. Beginning at a
Corner Marked Black oak at a Corner of James Spencer’s Land thence
west by ye Same Land 125 perches to a post thence north by ye Sd Spencer’s
Land 160 perches to a Hickrey Tree thence west by George Claypoles Land
125 perches to another hickrey thence South by vacant Land 400 perches
to a Post thence East by ye Land of William Branson 240 perches to ye
place of Beginning Containing 500 acres.
By Vertue of a General Warrt for laying out for the use of the propriets
the 10th part of all land etc dated ye 1st of 7br 1700 according to the
primitive regulation for laying out of lands in this Province. Surveyd
the 4th of 9br 1708 by Isaac Taylor. This land Confirmed to Thomas Fisher
and Peter Whitacre who bought of Wm Henderson & Saml Black per the
particular Draughts. (Note: This document was written in 1741. A drawing
of the survey adds names in the bounds. On the west side, Vacant, is added
“Since Joseph Darlington.” At SW corner is added “Ann
Welch”. At SE corner is added “Edwd Irwin.”
Pennsylvania Survey Book D87-110
Survey in Caln to Thomas Fisher May 15 1741. Beginning at a post at a
corner of James Spencer et Theophilus Erwin, S by the same 159 ½;
132 to a post; S50 by Samuel McKinley to a Hickory; S 77 ½ deg
W 265 by Peter Whitaker to a post in line of John Wall; N 166 by John
Wall and Joseph Darlington to a hickory; E 128 by land of George Claypoole
to beginning.
Pennsylvania Patent A-10-352, LDS Film 1028831.
Wm. Littler, East Calne, Chester County, 1742 adjoining James Fisher’s
west boundary. Beginning at a post in a line of Gawin Moore’s Land,
Extending by Jacob Zooc’s Land East 100 to a marked Hickory, N 4o
to a post, East 198 by the same & Andrew Coxes Land to a marked black
oak, by James Fisher’s Land N Seven ½ Deg W 140 to a stone,
By vacant land W 215 to a post in a line of said Gawen Moore; By the same
SW 183 to place of beginning.
Warrant to James Fisher May 16 1743, Chester Co. Pa. for 200 acres in
East Caln adjoining Wm. Littler’s land. Survey 9 Dec 1743. Fifteen
Pounds Ten Shillings current Money of this Province for each 100A and
lawful Interest for the same, yearly QuitRent of One Half-penny Sterling
for every Acre thereof, both to commence from the 1st day of March1740.
Chester County Deeds Book R, p. 422, 1770.
Indenture Samuel Fisher & Wife Ann to Thomas Fisher Jr. 150 acres
left to Samuel in will of Thomas Fisher Sr. Beginning at a post; S 145
perches by land of Joseph Darlington dec’d; N 77 ½ deg E
266 perches by Peter Whitaker dec’d to a hickory tree; N 50 Perches
to a post; W 132 Perches by land of Thomas Fisher Jr. to a post, N 18
perches to a post; W 68 Perches by said Thomas Fisher to a post; N20 Perches
to a post; W 60 Perches by said Thomas Fisher to place of beginning.
Patent to Thomas Fisher 250A 20 May 1741 in Caln. Pa. Patent Book A Vol
9 Pg 459-61.
John Penn, Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Esquires, True and Absolute Proprietaries
and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of
New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. To all unto whom these presents
shall come send Greetings.
Whereas and by virtue of a Warrant from our late father, William Penn,
Esq., since deceased under the Lesser Seal of our Province, There was
Surveyed on the first day of Septemberr, Anno Dom. 1700. There was Surveyed
on the fourth Day of November, Anno Dom. 1708 for his and our Use and
behoof a certain Tract of Land Situated in Calne Township in the County
of Chester Computed to Contain Five hundred Acres. AND WHEREAS upon an
agreement sometime since made on our behalf with William Henderson and
Samuel Black of the County of Chester aforesaid for the said Tract of
Land the Same in pursuance of our Warrant of the Tenth of April Last past
hath been resurveyed and divided in Equal parts between them and the said
William Henderson having by Indenture of the Sixteenth day of this Instant
/May/ - Bargained and sold his Right of and in the part Share or Moiety
of the aforesaid Tract of Land unto Thomas Fisher of the County of Chester
aforesaid. The situation Lines and bounds thereof are as follows:
BEGINNING at a Hickory Tree at a corner of a Tract of Land, Late of George
Claypoole and extending thence by the Same East One Hundred twenty-eight
perches to a Hickery Tree thence by land now or late of James Spencer
South One hundred fifty-nine perches to a post and East one hundred thirty-two
perches to a post thence by Samuel McKinley’s land - South fifty
perches to a Hickery tree thence by the said Samuel Black, Part of the
said Tract South seventy-seven degrees and a half, West two hundred and
sixty-six perches to the place of Beginning, containing two hundred and
forty Acres and fifty-five perches and the allowance of six acres on each
hundred for roads and highways as in and by the Resurvey and Division
thereof remaining in our Surveyor Generals Office and from thence Certified
into our Secretary’s Office may appear NOW at the Instance and request
of the said Thomas Fisher that We would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation
of the said two hundred and forty acres and fifty-four perches of land
according to the situation resurvey and Division aforesaid. KNOW YE that
in consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eight Pounds, Eighteen
Shillings and two pence lawfull Money of Pennsylvania to our Use paid
in part by the said William Henderson and the residue by the said Thomas
Fisher, their heirs and Assigns. By these presents and of the Yearly Quit
Rent hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE HAVE given granted released
and confirmed and by these presents for as our Heirs & Successors
DO grant release and confirm Unto the said Thomas Fisher & to his
Heirs The said Two Hundred & Forty Acres and fifty-four perches of
Land and the same are now Set forth Bounded & Limited as aforesaid
with all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps,
Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Tree Ways, Waters, Water Courses,
Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments, and Appurtenances
whatsoever, to the said two hundred and forty acres and fifty-four perches
belonging or in any wise appertaining and lying within the Bounds &
Limits aforesaid. (Three full and clear fifth Parts of all Royall Mines
free from all deductions & reprisals for digging & refining the
same and one-fifth part of all other Mines or Oar delivered at the Pitsmeath
only excepted and hereby reserved/ and also free leave, right and liberty
to and for the said Thomas Fisher, his Heirs & Assigns to Hawk, Hunt,
Fisher, and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land & Premises or
upon any part thereof.
TO HAVE & TO HOLD the said Two Hundred and Forty Acres and fifty-four
perches of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted)
with their appurtenances unto the said Thomas Fisher, his Heirs &
Assigns Forever TO BE HOLDEN of us, of our Heirs & Successors Proprietaries
of Pennsylvania as of our Mannor of Springton in the County aforesaid
of Chester in free & Common Socage by Fealty only in lieu of all other
Services.
YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly to Us, our Heirs and Successors at
the Town of Chester at or upon the first Day of March in every Year –
from the first Day of March last past one half penny for every Acre of
the Same or value thereof in Coin Currant according as the Exchange shall
then be between our said Province and the City of London to such person
or persons as shall from time to time be appointed to Receive the same
AND in Case of Nonpayment thereof within Ninety Days after the same, shall
become due that then it shall and may be lawful for Us, our Heirs &
Successors, ou and their Receiver or Receivers into & upon the hereby
granted Land and Premised to Reenter & the same to hold and possess
untill the said Quit Rent & all arrears thereof together with the
Charges accruing by means of such nonpayment and Reentry be fully paid
& discharged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Thomas Penn by virtue of the power and Authorities
to him granted by the said John and Richard Penn and of his own right
hath caused the great seal of the said province to be hereunto affixed
at Philadelphia this twentieth Day of May in the Yar of our Lord One thousand
Seven Hundred and forty-one, the fourteenth Year of the Reign of King
George the Second over Great Britain, etc. And the Twenty third Year of
our government – the Penn (seal) accorded the 8th day of October
Anno Domini 1741.
**
Will of Thomas Fisher Probated August 27, 1747
The within writing was signed sealed & published & declared by
the said Thomas Fisher as and for his Last Will & testament in the
presence of us/the words one, & pay, being first interlined.
his
Wm: Pim Thomas X Ffisher
Thos: Downing mark
Thomas Paine
Chester Aug 27 1747
Then personally appeared Willm Pim and Thomas Paine, two of ye Witnesses
to ye above Will Who on the Second of Aug. Did Declare tht they those
present and Samul ye Testater Therein Named Sign Seal Publish Pronounce
and Declare ye above Will to be his Last Will and testament and tht at
ye Day thereof he was of Sound mind and memory to ye Best of their understanding.
- -
I Thomas Fisher of East Caln in the County of Chester in the Province
of Pennsylvania Yoeman, being in health of body & of sound mind &
memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make this
my last will and testament as follows, that is to say, first, my will
is that all my Just debts & funeral charges be paid by my Executors
as soon as may be after my decease. Item, I Give and devise to my Son
Samuel Fisher one Hundred & fifty acres of Land & to his Heirs
& assigns for ever it being the South Side of the tract of Land whereas
I now work upon Condition that he shall pay the sum One Hundred &
Sixty one pounds (without worry of province on or before the Sixteenth
of November next by paying what is due on my Said tract of Land in the
General Land Office & the remainder to be apply’d toward discharging
my other debts. Item I give & devise to my Son Thomas and to his Heirs
& assigns for ever the remaining part of my said track of Land being
about one hundred acres with the buildings & improvements thereon
provided that he shall pay to my dear Wife Elizabeth Fisher the sum of
four pounds a year every year during her life and the sum of four pounds
to my son Francis to be paid to him within four years after my death,
and the sum of two pounds to my daughter Mary when she shall arrive to
twenty years of age, Item - I give & bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth
the wife of Joseph Wilkenson our one year old bay pacing mare colt. Item
- I give & bequeath to my dear wife Elizabeth Fisher all my household
furniture and warrings. Item - I give & bequeath all the rest of my
Estate whatsoever to my son Thomas provided always and my will is that
if my son Thomas shall happen to dye before he attains to the age of twenty
one years that be I give and devise the hundred acres of Land already
deeded to him, to my son Francis & to his Heirs and assigns for ever.
Subject nevertheless to the payment of the several legacies which I have
herein ordered my son Thomas to pay. and that he is to pay the further
sum of fifteen pounds to my daughter Mary when she has arrived to twenty
three years of age & the sum of five pounds to my son William &
five pounds to my son James & five pounds to my son Samuel & five
pounds a year beginning one year next after the said fifteen pounds I
paid to my Daughter Mary, first to my son William, then James, then Elizabeth,
then Samuel. Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my dear wife Elizabeth
Fisher & my son Samuel Fisher Executors of this my last Will &
testament hereby revoking & making void all other wills & testaments
by me made, and in case either my wife or son Samuel shall happen to dye
before their Executorship is fule completed I do hereby nominate and appoint
my son Thomas in the room instead of he or she so dying, Ju. Witness whereof
I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal this third day of the fourth month
in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred & forty Seven 1747.
**
Property Inventory for Probate of Thomas Fisher Will, August 1747
The Inventory and aPrisement of the Estate Reall and Personall of Thomas
Fisher Assesed, apprised By Samuell McKinley and John Wall By the Disposition
and will of Ellizth and Samuell Fisher Extrs to the Deceased
To: 100 Accors of Real Estate with the Improvements L 161-00-00
Debt Dew by Samuell Fisher for the land he Bought 161-00-00
To: 400 Dussen of Wheat at 2L-3p Pr Dusan 045-00-00
To: 250 Dussen of Ry at 2L-0 Pr Dussen 005-00-00
To: 10 Dussen of Barley at 1L - 6d 00-15-00
To: 3 Stacks of Hay 005-00-00
To: oatts 25 dussans at 1-6 001-17-00
To: Plow 001-10-00
To: Hors Peears and Yoke 003-00-00
Sprouting hoos and 20 mall and wedges 000-12-00
To: Plow Irons and harrow 002-10-00
Dung fork, Pitchfork and Spaid and frow 000-05-00
The Young Bay Mair 014-00-00
The Sorrel Colt 017-00-00
The Little Bay Mair 003-10-00
To: 14 Sheepe 003-10-00
To: a Cart 005-00-00
To: a Last & Small Buggy 004-10-00
To: a Culling nife and hod ? - ? - ?
To: an Account in the Books against Sal Fisher 008-07-11
To: Cooppers Stuff 001-10-00
James Fisher Dt in the Booke 003-07-00
Bennat Ingland Dt 000-08-01
James McCrasherry Dt 001-03-10
Nathaniel Freeman Dt 000-12-03
4 Milke Cows 010-00-00
4 Green 013-00-00
On Dry Cow 003-00-00
To: 3 2 year old heffers 004-10-00
3 heffars 3 yers ould Each 006-15-00
To: 3 yerlins 003-00-00
To: on Steere 002-00-00
To: 2 Calves 001-00-00
To: a Grinstoon a pair of fetters and Lock 000-06-00
To: the Breking Up & raking of fallows at 6s 6d Pr aker 005-17-00
To: the Breaking Up of New Ground of aker and a half 000-10-00
In Wittnes of Wherof We Sett our hand this 19th day of Agust 1747
Samuel McKinley
John Wall
**
** Quaker Records – East Caln**
LDS 562980 Misc. Church Records of Chester County Pa.
Att Caln 12-16-1737. Joseph Wilkinson produced a certificate to this meeting
from the Monthly
Meeting of Ballynachree in the North of Ireland which was accepted.
At Caln 7-27-1739. Joseph Wilkinson made aknowledgement for “being
overcome with passion &
uttering unbecoming expressions.”
Att Bradford 8-18-1739. Evan Wilkinson complained of for not paying a
debt due to Peter Babb.
Att Caln 8-16-1740. Request made for certificate for Joseph Wilkinson
to Newark Monthly Meeting in
order to marraiage with Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Fisher. Granted 9-20-1740.
At Caln 10-18-1740. Debt to Ann Wilkinson (Graham).
At Caln 10-17-1741. Complaint made against Evan Wilkinson for “absconding
privately from his
creditors, which is reproachful to the truth.” 11-21-1741 testimony
against Evan Wilkinson “to be
published.”
Bradford 1-19-1740/01. Evan Wilkinson complained of for not paying debt
to Wm. Tinklar. 3-21-1741
Allow Wm Tinklar to recover it in legal way.
At Caln 4-18-1741. James Fisher produced certificate from Newark Monthly
Meeting for himself and
wife.
At Caln 2-15-1742. Samuel Wilkinson certificate from Sadsbury Monthly
Meeting.
At Bradford & Newark Meetings. Certificate of Removal dated 1742-4-5
from Newark to Bradford.
To Bradford Monthly Meeting - These Dear Friends- Whereas application
hath been made to us in the
behalf of Thomas ffisher and Elizabeth his wife for a few lines by way
of Certificate ….
At Caln 6-19-1742. Thomas Fisher produced certificate from Newark Monthly
Meeting for himself &
wife & three younger children.
At Caln 6-16-1743. Testimony against Margaret Wilkinson. Acknowledged
to be published at W. Caln.
1743.6.18 At Caln. Samuel Fisher produced cert. from Newark Mm
1743.7.15 Att Bradford. Thomas Fisher to be overseer of Caln Mtg.
Att Bradford 7-15-1743. Thomas Fisher to be overseer of Caln Meeting.
At Bradford 9-15-1743. Thomas Paine from Montmellick Meeting, Ireland.
(Later was a witness to
Thomas Fisher’s will.)
1746.8.16 Att Caln. James Mendenhall added to Thomas Fisher as an overseer
of Caln meeting.
Friends are advised to get the time of their children’s births recorded
in the other end of the book
prepared for recording marriage certificates in.
1747.10.17 Att Bradford. John Hall appointed overseer in Caln in place
of Thos. Fisher dec’d.
1748.7.19. Att Bradford. John Coope & Elizabeth Fishera widow, declared
intent first time.
1748.10.15 Att Caln. John Coope not appearing here (which is thought to
be occasioned by the great
floods) the matter is continued
1748.11.14. Att Bradford. John Coope appeared but Elizabeth Fisher being
unwell is not come so the
matter concerning their intention of marriage is continued
1748.12.16. Att Caln. John Coope & Elizabeth Fisher delcared intent
second time.
1749.3.18. At Bradford. Peter Whitaker, Amos Booke, James Fisher, etc.
to hear & reconcile...
1749.9.16. At Bradford. John Coope named overseer for Bradford.
1749.10.21. Att Caln. Samuel Fisherappeared and requested a certificate
to New Garden Mm in order
to marriage with Ann Lambert.
1750. Att Caln. Isaac Few to Caln from Newark.
1750.1.21. Att Bradford. Complaint made of Joseph Wilkinsonfor not satisfying
Aaron Mendenhall a
demand for a debt. 2-18-1751 Joseph Wilkinsonappeared & stated matter
referred to 3 men. (Settled
10-19-1751)
1751.8.17 Att Caln John CopeJr. complained of for having carnal knowledge
before marriage & being
married by a priest
1752. Att Caln. Thos. Fisher asked for certificate in order to marry with
Elizabeth Lamborna member
of New Garden Mm
1752.11.16. Att Bradford. Bradford complains of the Exrs of Thos. Fisher
for not satisfying Sara Pyle
Ex. of Saml. Pyle in a debt which said Exr’s disputes.
1752.11.16. Att Bradford. Francis Fisher request cert. in order to marrry
with Rachel Wickersham a
member of N. Garden Meeting
1752.12.21 Att Caln In case of Fisher & Pyle the friends decided the
debt should be paid which was
accordingly done.
1753.2.15. Complaint of Jos. Wilkinson for not satisfying Robt. Miller’s
demand.
(Satisfied 3-15-1753.)
1753.7.26 Joseph Wilkinson& wife having removed to within Goshen Meeting
w/o a cert. “therefore
this mtg. thinks fit to send one after him
1754.8.15. Att Caln. ...send to John Coope at Bradford
at Caln 10-17-1754 Saml Stanfield produced Cert. from Abington Mm.
1754.10.17. Att Caln. Samuel Stanfieldproduced cert. from Abington Mm
1755.4.17. Att Caln. Cert. granted to Mary Fisher to Goshen Meeting
att Caln 4-15-1756 Wm Stanfield produced cert (...)?
1756.4.15. Att Caln. Wm. Stanfield produced cert. (does not say from where.)
1756.6.17. Att Caln. Evan Wilkinson appeared & made ack. for misconduct
in time past & desired to
be reconciled to Friends which is agreed to.
1756.8.19. Att Caln. Wm. Stanfield appeared & made another ack. “which
doth not seem altogether
proper to be received
1756.5.20. Att Bradford. Deborah Bruce disowned for not keeping to an
agreement w. Dinah
Whitaker.
1756.8.19. Att Caln. Testimony against Deborah Bruce now Stanfield ordered
pub. in Bradford.
att Caln 8-19-1756 Wm Stanfield appeared & made another ack. “which
doth not seem altogether
proper to be received.”
Testimony agst Deborah Bruce now Stanfield ordered pub in Bradford.
1756.10.21. Att Caln. Saml. Stanfield req.cert. to North Wales in order
to marry w/ Mary Martin.
At Bradford 1757 Dorcas Few m. one not a member
1757.3.17. At Bradford. Eliz. Fisher to be overseer of Caln Mtg. in room
of Phebe Wall.
At Bradford 5-19-1757 Wm Stanfield Cert signed
At Caln 12-15-1757 Mary Stanfield cert from Gwenned
1757 At Bradford. Dorcas Few m. one not a member.
1757.5.19. At Bradford. Wm. Stanfield Cert. signed
1757.12.15. At Caln. Mary Stanfield cer. from Gwenned
1758.6.15. At Caln. Complains of Evan Wilkinson not paying debt due Saml.
Stanfield.
1758.9.21. At Bradford. Tho. Fisher overseer for Caln with 2 others
At Caln 7-17-1761 Samuel Stanfield & wife Mary req cert to Goshen
1761.10.16. At Bradford. Francis Fisher requests certificate for himself
, wife & children to New
Garden
1761.11.13. At Bradford. Cert. for Francis Fisher & Rachel his wife
& children Hannah, Jane, Job &
Elizabeth
1762.1.15. At Caln. Caln complains of Thomas Fisher Jr. “for taking
strong liquor in excess in a public
place.”
1762.1.15. At Caln. Evan Wilkinson complained of for raising false and
scandalous reports of a
neighbor of his.
1762.2.12. At Bradford. Tho. Fisher Jr. appeared & offered ack. which
after solid consideration was
1762.4.16. Att Bradford. James Fisher requested Cert. for himself, wife
& 5 youngest children to
Warrington. Cert. granted.
1762.5.14. At Caln. Tho. Wilkinson brought cert. from Warrington for himself
& sister Ruth Wilkinson.
1762.7.16. At Caln. Cert for Tho. Fisher Jr. , he not requesting one
1762.9.17. At Caln. Cert. signed for James Fisher, wife Alice & children
James, Isaac, Amos, Meriam
& Elizabeth to Warrington. axcepted
1763.2.18. At Bradford. Tho. Fisher having gone away w/o paying his debts
whereby several of his
creditors are uneasy.
1763.3.18. At Caln. Testimony against Tho. Fisher is read
LDS Film 0562981 Bradford/Caln Monthly Meeting
pg 4 At Bradford Samuel Stanfield of N. Wales m. Mary Martin10-21-1756
1757 At a meeting of Bradford Mm at Caln Mary Stanfield produced a cert.
from Newark Mm
1761 Mary Standfield req cert to Goshen
“Notes on early Concord Mm history” 1694 Francis Chadsey &
Grace Standfield appear
9 7 mo 1695 - declare intentions
1701 Richard Woodward & Deborah Stanfield
Bradford Monthly Meeting - Thomas Fisher departed this life 7 of 8 mo
1791. Elizabeth Fisher wife of Thomas 16 of ? 1790.
Will of Samuel Fisher of West Caln, Cooper 5-4-1799, Apr 29, 1800. Granddau.
Hannah Williams, dau. Eliz. Fisher. 4 daus. Sarah Brian, Eliz. Fisher,
Susanna Quaintance, Ann Ash. Nephew Wm. Fisher of Brandywine & daus.
Eliz. Fisher Evers. Wit. Wm. Shoemaker & Ephram Russell.
Tax List of Chester County Pa., 1768 974.8 T 235
Pg. 33 Thomas Fisher Single Man of W. Marlborough
Pg. 32 Francis Fisher, Cooper of W. Marlborough 60A
Pg. 21 Robert Fisher Freeman of Kennett Twp.
Pg. 79 Samuel Fisher 150A E. Caln
Pg. 79 Thomas Fisher Cooper 100A E. caln
Futhery/Cope History of Chester County Pa..
Pg. 169 E. Caln taxables 1753 Inmate Francis Fisher, landowners Samuel
& Thomas Fisher.
Pg. 243/4 1779 Quaker Committee on war … Samuel Fisher of Bradford
one of signers.
Pg. 625 Bio of the Lamborn family, Samuel Fisher married Ann Lamborn,
dau. of Robert & Ann of Berkshire who settled in LondonGrove township,
Chester County.
Pg. 520 William Fisher of Lancaster County
Pg. 68 George Fisher W. Bradford
Pg. 53 David Fisher Marple Freeman
**
Philadelphia Wills 1682-1726 974.811 P2a
Pg. 181 Thomas Prichard, Cordwainer. Wife Barbara 1698.
Abstracts of Land Records of Chester County Pa., Bryant Vol. 1
Pg. 136 Grant to Barnabas Wilcox 1685 Westtown Twp 500A, now 1708 Gibbons
of Bethel to son Gibbons. Wit. Edward Bezer & Thomas Prishee &
Joseph Edwards. Bounded by Richard Markles & Chester Creek. C3:177.
Pg. 83 Deed 1704 John Bevans of Merion to Joseph Richardson of Haverford
… 304A in Haverford bounded by Darby Creek, Evan Williams &
land John Bevans lately purchased of William Howell, Daniel Evans &
Thomas Thornby, part of 450A which Lewis richards & Katherine Pritchard
sold to John Bevan. B2:5.
Pg. 84 1705 Joseph Richardson of Haverford & wife Elizabeth, John
Roberts of Merion, Evan Bevans of Merion, John Wood of Darby to John Pugh
of Marple, mill wirht. … John Bevans of Treverugg in parish of Lantrysaint
in Glamorgan, Wales … John Richardson of Lantrysaint … 1682
Bevans to Elizabeth & Katherine Pritchard both of Teliha, Lantrysaint,
spinters, 250A in Haverford. Eliz. Pritchard deceased … 1697 250A
in Haverford from Katherine Pritchard to John Bevan … B2:9
Pg. 73 22 May 1708 William Smith of Darby, Elizabeth his wife, relict
of Edward Pritchet late of Ridley, cordwainer dec.& Edward Pritchet
the son, to David Loyd. Patent 1670 from Duke of York to Neals Matson
on Delaware & Crum Creek & land late of Claus Andreas but now
widow Neals alias Friend, 100A. Edward & Philip Pritchet … A1:B293
Pg. 211 1724 David & Grace Loyd, land formerly 1670 Matson grant on
Delaware & Crum Creek bounded by Claus Andries, duplicate grant from
Penn to Edward Pritchard 1684 patent.
Pg. 199 1719 land in Edgmont bounded by late Edward Pricket …
Abstracts of Land Records of Chester County Pa., Bryant Vol. 2
Pg. 28 1732 Samuel Pritchet blacksmith shop and lot in Darby seized for
debt … E5:149
Pg. 92 1737 Rees Pritchard of Whiteland & wf. Hannah (Anna) land in
Whiteland bounded by Evan Bowen & old Welsh line. E5:486
Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County Pa.
Pg. 34 Edward Prichett in 1693 taxables, Ridley.. Pg. 38 Edward Prichard
Welsh Tract Purchaser, 1701 list 2500A.
Pg. 740/41 Richard ap Thomas of Wales marr. 1712/13 in Whiteland marr.
Grace Atherton. Wit. Rees Prichard…
Wills of Chester Co. Pa. 1713-1748 974.8 W949 CHEST.
Sarah Thatcher will 1750, widow of Zarababel Thatcher; she was a “cousin
of Phebe Pritchett.”
Pg. 18 Richard Arnold, Thornbury 1/7/1720, 10/30/1720. A-105. To wife
Sarah my plantation in Thornbury containing 140 acres during life and
after her decease that part of the same which lies east of the road adjoining
Benjamin Mendenhall and Jacob –non, supposed to contain 115 acres.
To son Anthony, he paying to son William L10. To daughter Sarah remainder
of land, about 25 acres. To sons Thomas, Joseph and Richard 5 shillings
each. To daughters Grace wife of Ralph Eavenson and Elizabeth wife of
Richard Pritchard 5 shilling each. Remainder to wife Sarah also executrix.
Witnesses: Ann Vernon, Wm. Cluse, John Taylor. Abstract includes note
[Did widow marry Zerubabel Thatcher?, more probably the daughter Sarah].
Newark (Kennett)Monthly Meeting Marriages
31st day of ye 10th moth 1740 Joseph Wilkinson & Elizth ffisher married
at Kennett. Phebe Pritchett signed in the “family” column.
**
Bucks Co. Deed Records 1684-1763, Davies, John David Gen D262 Bucks Co.
Clayton Lib Houston
Pg. 379 (144) 22 May 1760, Tho. & Hannah Worthington, yeoman, of Southampton,
Bucks co. Pa. mortgage to John Fisher, merchant, of Phil., Phil. Co. Pa.,
owes L150, 102 acres … Southampton Twp. … line of George Shaw,
Richard Leadom & James Prichard. Signed Tho. Worthington & Hannah
Worthington. Wit. Jonathan Walton & Joseph Worthington.
Land Records of Dorchester Co. Maryland
Mary Pritchett, who married Henry Fisher of Dorchester County Md. before
1712, was born about 1683.
Notes for Thomas Fisher’s Neighbors in Calne
*Black*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 124 Samuel Black, General Stewart’s Company, 1813, 97th Regiment,
“wars & rumors of wars” …Sent to Elkton, Maryland
for a year.
Pg. 253 Reverand Samuel Black, first pastor of Brandywine Manor Presbyterian
Church (also called Upper Octaria), Nov 10 1736 to May 1741. Patent for
church property to Matthew Robinson & John Smith 1786, then conveyed
to Samuel McKinley among others.
LDS IGI File
Samuel Black, spouse Elizabeth. Marr. Abt. 1719, of Upper Providence,
Chester Co. Pa.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Pg. 41 Black, Samuel Jul 27 1752, Middletown. Adm to Eliz & James
Black & James Lindsey.
*Branson*
LDS Film 0986897 Pa. Old Rights Index to Land Warrants & Surveys
Warrant Sep 17 1688 1225?A, D66 201. (Record not examined.)
LDS Film 1035090 Pa. Rent Rolls
Roll #9 Pg. 60 William Branson Patent 10 Nov 1708 1225A. Parts sold to
Robert Irwin (200A), Samuel McKinley (200A), Susannah Pyle (100A), Joseph
Wilkinson (100).
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 167 On the north line of the two townships (East and West Brandywine,
formed in 1790 from East Caln) a survey was made in 1714, for George Claypoole,
of 1820 acres. South of this William Branson, of Philadelphia, held 1275
acres.
Pg. 344 “Early Iron Manufacture” … Mrs. James, in her
memorial of the Potts family, gives the language of an agreement, dated
March 15, 1736, between Samuel Nutt and William Branson of the first part
and John Potts of the second part, in which the latter agrees to carry
on a furnace called “Redding,” recently built near Coventry,
for the former, who were styled “joint owners.” The partnership
of Nutt and Branson dates bact to March 29, 1728 … Feb. 24, 1729-30,
Samuel Nutt at the works, and William Branson in Philadelphia …
their works on French Creek. … each partner made preparations to
erect a new furnace of his own… death of Nutt about the close of
the year 1737…
Pg. 345,6 … partnership with Branson was continued by Nutt’s
widow … August court, 1741, suit was brought against William Branson,
“late of Reading in the County of Chester, Iron’Master …
a second furnace was erected in what is now Warwick township, one and
a half miles above Warwick Furnace, by William Branson … the name
of Thomas Green .. Branson appears to have been a relative … He
was the son of a shoemaker, Nathaniel Branson, who resided in the parish
of Soning, in Berkshire, England, a purchaser of 1250 acres of land from
William Penn, though he never came to reside in this country. By deed
of Aug. 28, 1707, he conveyed this land to his son William, who came to
Pennsylvania in the early part of the next year, a passenger on the “Golden
Lion,” and obtained two separate warrants for the locating of the
land, which was laid out in one tract in Caln township. It is now the
central part of the combined townships of East and West Brandywine. In
1709, William Branson resided in Philadelphia, on the east side of Second
Street, and was then and at other times styled a joiner. In 1720 he was
a “shop-keeper,: and in 1726 termed a merchant. … 1736 another
1500 acres in Nantmeal, French Creek … 13 surveys by 1740/1 …
first wife was Mary, daughter of Robert Tate, of Philadelphia …
refers to his cousin Thomas Green … in 1731 a wife Elizabeth in
Caln … 3 daughters … William Branson died in 1760 …
Pg. 752 Van Leer, Dr. Bernhardus …settled in Marple... Marriage
Feb. 25 1734 with Mary Branson, the daughter of William Branson, a wealthy
merchant of Philadelphia…
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Vol. 2, Bryant
Pg. 1. 19 & 20 May 1730 Wm. Branson of Phil. & Eliz. his wife
to Francis Ferris of Caln, weaver, 122 acres (part of 1225A). Bounded
by Nichlas Smith. E5:1
Pg. 100 May 1736 William Miller of New Garden & Ann his wife to John
Morgan of Caln. Tract in Caln by William Branson, Thomas Green, land late
of Francis Evetts 150A.
*Bruce*
Gilbert Cope Collection, LDS Microfilm 0517034
James Bruce and Deborah Huntly declared their intentions of marriage at
Newark Mo. Mtg., 7 mo. 8, 1720, and were married before 9 mo. 5, 1720.
Deborah Bruce married a second husband, Thomas Thornbury or Thornbrough,
in 1744, at the Swedes’ Church, Wilmington.
LDS Film 0020901 Chester Co. Pa. Tax Transcripts
1732, 1735, 1736 East Caln James Bruce.
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 167 James Bruce, landowner in West Bradford 1774.
Pg. 168 James Bruce, petition to divide Caln 1728.
Pg. 733 Caleb Swayne, son of Francis Swayne was b. abt. The year 1727,
marr. 12 mo. 1, 1749 Lydia Bruce, dau. of James of E. Caln.
*Claypoole*
Some Records of Sussex County Delaware compiled by C.H. B. Turner 1989
Swarthmore F172 S8T7
pg. 111 Robert the son of Norton & Rachell Claypoole borne the 26th
day of the 11th Month 1683 aboute the 11th houre at night in the presence
of Elizabeth the wife of Symon Pawlin the midwife Susanna the wife of
Dennis ffisher & Elizabeth Thompson oure maid servant.
LDS Film 1035090 Pa. Rent Rolls
Roll #9 Pg. 50 James Claypool 1000A in Willis Town to Joseph Harvey etc.
Roll #9 Pg. 60 Joseph Buckley (900A) & James Claypool (1820A). Claypoole
patent? 13-3-1713 @ 1S Pct. To George Claypoole (9-1713?). Rent paid 9S/2d.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V. 3 1745-1753
Pg. 151 23 Jul 1715 Joseph Buckley now of Phil. Mcht. Eldest son &
heir of Joseph Buckley late of London, Calendar decsd. To George Claypoole
of Phil. Mcht. Wm Penn deed 3&4 Apr 1695 to Joseph Buckley the father
900A. 1 Apr 1714 tract laid out in Caln to Joseph Buckley the son, by
land of George Claypoole. H8:342.
Pg. 162 Deed 25 Mar 1700 Francis Cook Admtr of James Claypoole late of
Phil. ; land from 1681, 1684; Wife Helena Claypoole, sons Nathaniel, George,
Joseph. Newtown. H8:405. Rec Nov 1752.
Pg. 179 Mortgage 20 Nov 1752 Joseph Eldridge of E. Caln & Rose his
wife to Edward Brinton of Birmingham. Deed 10 Mar 1715/16 to Thomas Eldridge,
father of Joseph. 500A in Caln A5-435. 8 Mar 1739 266A to Edward Brinton
in E. Caln by James Eldridge, George Claypoole & Wm. Branson. H8:505.
Pg. 147 5 May 1737 John Salkeld of Chester & Agnes his wife, to John
Jack of Providence. Wm Penn 1681 to Isaac Self of Market Lavington, Wilts,
malster 500A. 1681 to Edward Gye of Mkt Lavington. Son John Gye 28&29
Jul 1727 to John Salkeld. Now to John Jack by Geor. Claypoole, Andrew
Rogers & other land of John Salkeld. H8:320.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V. 4 1753-1758
Pg. 30 Sheriff Isaac Pearson to Robt. Miller of E. Caln …from Joseph
Eldridge, … Nathan Matlock, Jane Bezer & Tho. Cummings, Isaac
Person; to Robert Miller tract in E. Caln by James Eldridge, Geo. Claypoole,
Wm. Branson 266A. IJ9:176
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 220 Josiah Hibberd, of Darby, purchased from Martha Barker, of London,
and Joseph Buckley, of Philadelphia, 250 acres of the Barker & Co.’s
tract …
Pg. 22 Leonard Aratts & Agniscan his wife, late of Cresset (?) near
Rotterdam, in Holland, came in the --- of Lond. Wm Jeffries, comdr arrived
here the 6 of 8 mo. 1683. … James Claypoole, merchant & Helenah
his wife, with 7 children and 5 servants, viz., High Masland and his wife,
to serve 4 years, Sissilla Wolley, 4 year and Edward Cole Junr to serve
7 year.
Pg. 167 … the furthest Settlers back from the Great Road leading
to Philadelphia, living so Remote from the Said Road Seldom have notice
to come down to repair it, which often wants by reason its so abused and
cut with the Dutch Waggons which daily pass and Repass along the Said
Road. (Caln Township, 1728)
Pg. 174 James Claypoole 1st purchaser from Wm. Penn in 1681 in England.
Land in EastTown.
Pg. 189 James Claypoole member of Free Society of Traders, 1681.
Pg. 147 In 1684 James Claypoole was appointed a Commissioner of Property
by Wm. Penn.
Pg. 370 James Claypoole, judge of provincial court, 1685.
Pg. 363 Register General 1686 James Claypoole Sr., dec’d 1687.
Pg. 412 James Claypool interpreter at Margaret Matson’s witch trial.
(Another interpreter seems to have been there for Swedish. Claypool may
have been interpreting Dutch.)
Pg. 167 On the north line of (Caln, now E. & W. Brandywine) a survey
was made in 1714, for George Claypoole, of 1820 acres. South of this William
Branson, os Philadelphia, held 1275 acres.
Pg. 168 1739 bounds of Caln … west branch of Brandywine Creek then
up the same on the several Courses thereof about fifteen hundred Pches
to a black oak at the north west corner of Joseph Darlinton’s land
then west one hundred and Eighty nine Pches to the southwest Corner of
George Claypooles land thence north three hundred and forty three Pches
to a black oak being ye northwest Corner of the said Claypoolses land
thence east by Springtown Manor …
Pg. 211 James Eldridge requests the Grant of 100 a. of Land within the
Proprs Manor of Springton adjoining to his Land and the Land of George
Claypoole. …
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 1 1681-1730
Pg. 32 Letter of Attorney. On 16 Sep 1691 William Shardlow of London,
merchant, makes John Blunston my lawful attorney to sue & demand of
the executors of James Claypole late of Philadelphia …
Pg. 110 1684 James Claypoole land in NW corner of Newtown.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 149 1743 mortgage of Peter Babb … by land late of George Claypoole,
James Love, John Whites, James Taylor, John Love & John Salkeld (does
not say where).
*Cox*
Pennsylvania Patent A-10-352, LDS Film 1028831.
Wm. Littler, East Calne, Chester County, 1742 adjoining James Fisher’s
west boundary. Beginning at a post in a line of Gawin Moore’s Land,
Extending by Jacob Zooc’s Land East 100 to a marked Hickory, N 4o
to a post, East 198 by the same & ANDREW COXes Land to a marked black
oak, by James Fisher’s Land N Seven ½ Deg W 140 to a stone,
By vacant land W 215 to a post in a line of said Gawen Moore; By the same
SW 183 to place of beginning.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Cox, Andrew, E. Caln. Jun 12 1760, Aug 26 1760. Ch. Andrew, John, Peter,
Rebecca, Mary, Martha & Eliz. Wf. Mary. Cousin Joseph Bishop. Wit.
Jos. Bishop, Mary Stanfield, Geo. Larow. Andrew Cox m. Mary Bishop Jan
25 1729/30, St. Pauls, Chester.
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 55 Andrew Cox contributed supplies for Forbe’s Expedition to
Fort DuQuesne, 1759 for Bradford & East Caln. Pg. 158 Andrew Cox in
1753 taxables for East Caln.
Tax List of Chester Co. Pa. 1768 974.8 T 235.
Pg. 78 Andrew Cox 20A E. Caln. Lawrence Cox 150A.
*Cunningham*
Abstracts of Land Records of Chester Co. Pa., Bryant, V. 3.
Pg. 70 Mortgage, East Caln 13 Apr 1749, James Cunningham of E. Caln &
Jane his wife to John Bell of Philadelphia infant son of Wm. Bell late
of Phil. Mcht. Decsd. By his guardian Richard Peters of Phil. Esq. Bounds
Gawen Moore, Edward Erwin, John Waln & Magnus Linn 228A. G7:456. Deed
bounds given in LDS Film 20855, Pa. Land Records.
*Darlington*
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 63 1714 Abraham Darlington of Aston …
Chester County Deed Book R-442. 1770 East Caln Samuel Fisher survey to
Tho. Fisher Jr. Bounds mention Joseph Darlington dec’d.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 3 1745-1753
Pg. 141 Mortgage 21 Nov 1752 John Gilleylin of Phil. Mcht. & Hester
his wife to Wm. Coleman & James Pemberton both of Phil. Mchts &
extrs of Samuel Powell Jr. late of Phil. Mcht. Tract in E. Caln bounded
by Joseph Darlington, land late of Abraham Claypoole, Joseph Long, James
Jack & THOMAS FISHER 500A. H8:287.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 4 1753-1758
Pg. 173 1757 Wm. Darlington & others, pews in St. John’s Church,
West Caln, Pecqual Creek, part in Lancaster Co. K10:518.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Pg. 12 Darlington, Joseph Feb 28, 1748/9, Adm to Mary Darlington.
Pg. 74 Darlington, Wm. of West Nantmeal Sep 7, 1757, Oct 6 1757, D94.
Futhey & Cope, History of Chester County Pa.
Pg. 509 Bio. Job Darlington of Darnhall, Cheshire, England, with Mary,
his wife, had children Abraham, John, Joseph, Matthew, Jane, Mary, and
perhaps others. The mother died Dec. 18, 1728, and the records of the
parish of Whitegate show that Job was buried Aug. 11, 1731. Of the children,
Abraham and John came to Pennsylvania, and tradition says it was through
the inducement of John Neild, an uncle by marriage, who lived in Aston
Township. NOTE: Joseph Darlington of Nantmeal with land in East Calne
is believed to be son of William, likely a descendant of the Cheshire
Darlingtons.)
Pg. 162 Abraham and Joseph Darlington, taxables in Aston, 1715. Abraham
Darlington, taxables in Birmingham Twp. 1774.
Pg. 168 Joseph Darlington signed petition to divide Caln, 1728.
Pg. 50 Lieutenant Wm. Darlington 1747-8, Chester Co. (mostly officers
from Nantmeal & nearby twps.
Pg. 169 Robert Darlington, E. Caln taxables, 1753, Wm. Darlington West
Nantmeal.
Pg. 187 Joseph Darlington, West Nantmeal taxables 1774.
Pg. 424 Joseph Darlington, West Nantmeal , 1780.
Pg. 515 William Darlington, a settler in West Nantmeal about 1730, came
perhaps from Ireland, judging from his associations. He died in the fall
of 1757, leaving a wife, Mary, and children Joseph, Robert, John, and
Meredith. Joseph Darlington was a single man in Aston in 1715, and in
1718-19, of Goshen, but in 1721 was a married man in Caln township, where
he probably resided until his death.
LDS IGI File
William Darlington born abt. 1690, of West Nanmeal, Chester Co. Pa. Died
10 Sep 1757 Chester Co. Pa. Wife Mary, Margaret. Joseph Darlington, b.
abt. 1738 Honeybrook Twp Chester Co. Pa. Marr.Mary Graham 22 Sep 1761.
Died 22 Feb 1805, Honeybrook. Buried St. John’s, Compasville. Parents
William Darlington, Mary.
Tax List of Chester Co. Pa. 1768 974.8 T 235.
Robert Darlington 200A.
*Irwin/Erwin*
Aaaabstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Rent Rolls, LDS Film 1035090
#9 Index Pg. 60 Caln 200A to Robert Irwin from William Branson 1708 Patent.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 130 David Irwin 1741 wit. to Mary Norris, widow of Isaac Norris of
Phil., merchant; land in Springfield Twp, Chester Co.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 3 1745-1753
Pg. 137 Mortgage 10 Jan 1752 Tho. Green of E. Caln to Wm. Branson of Phil.
Iron monger. Bounds Wm. Harris, Tho. Eldridge & Wm. Branson 300A (Tho.
Green A6 238). Also 69A remaining to Tho. Green unsold unto John Mann
(his part 180A) E. Caln by Robert Irwin & Wm. Branson being said land
Nicholas Smith & wife granted 28 Mar 1746 to Tho. Green. H8:263.
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 168 1728 Edward Erwin signed petition in Caln.
LDS IGI File
George Irwin b. 1685, Ireland, son of Jared Irwin. Died 29 Nov 1748 Brandywine
Manor, West Nantmeal, Chester Co. Pa. Marr. 1721 Burlington, NJ. Wife
Jane Matlack, b. 1692, Mt. Holly, Burlington NJ, d. Chester Co. Pa. Father
of Jane was William Matlack, mother Mary Hancock. Ch. Sarah, Mercy, Alexandria,
Jared, Archibald, John N. , ROBERT, Alexander, Mary, Letitia, George,
William.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Irwin, Robert, E. Caln Oct 9 1771, Feb 27 1772. Wf. Isabel, only son George.
200A E. Caln. Dau. Margaret at 18, dau. Mary at 18, dau. Isobella at 18.
Dau. Rebecca blind.
Pg. 249 Irwin, Theophilus, E. Caln Jun 21 1786, Dec 11 1795. Wf. Rosanna.
Eldest Son Theophilus plantation now possessed 125A in E. Caln. Eliz Wf
of John Darlington. To Dau Jane … son Robert, son John, son Samuel.
Youngest dau. Margaret. Wit. George Irwin, Wm FISHER.
Vol. 1778-1800 Jack, James Sr. Jul 4 1787 Jun 28 1790. Wf. Mary, land
near Manor Mtg. House in E. Caln. Wit. … Wm. Fisher, Theophilus
Irwin Jr.
Tax List of Chester Co. Pa. 1768 974.8 T 235.
Pg. 78 Theophilus Erwin 100A, Robert Erwin 200A.
*Henderson*
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 102 1737 refers to 1676 grant to John Henderson & others at Chichester.
(Note: Could have been originally Hendrickson from the early Swedes there.)
Pg. 46, 1733 Samuel Gelston, minister of the gospel to John Henderson
of New London.
LDS Film 1003198 Pa. Warrant Registers Vol. 17-20
William Henderson Resurvey 240.5 acres, 10 Apr 1741. Return of Survey
20 May 1741, patent to Thomas Fisher. Recorded Vol. A, No. 9, Pg. 459.
Survey copied Bk C48, Pg. 86; Bk C76 15? . (Note: This was in East Caln,
Chester Co. Index says W Caln.)
LDS IGI File
William Henderson, spouse Katherine. Marr. Abt 1694, of Kennett, Chester
Co. Pa.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Andrew Henderson 1762 New London. Sons John, Wm., Tho., Andrew; dau Eliz.,
Bro John Henderson, & Joseph Moore. Wit. Edward Henderson.
*Horn*
Abstracts of the Land Records of Chester County, Pa. Vol. 2 1729-1745,
Bryant
Pg. 46 17 Apr 1734 Edward Horne of Phil., merchant, mort. 13 May 1730
to Edward Bradley of Phil, glazier a tract in Caln … Bk D Vol. A
455 … Pg. 17 18 Mar 1731 mortgage Minovah Carter of Chester, weaver
to Edward Horn of the Northern Liberties of Phil., merchant … to
Edward Horn a tract in Caln bounded by land of Thomas Moore, Jason Cloud,
north branch of Brandywine & George Aston, 225A. (E5:99)
*Littler*
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 1 1681 - 1730
1713 Phillip Taylor of Thornbury, yeoman, & Ann his wife, Samuel Littler
of Nottingham, yeoman, & Rachel his wife, the widow of Thomas Taylor,
dec., … land in Middletown …
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 192 William Littler in 1739 taxables, Newlin Township.
Pg. 168 William Littler in 1753 taxables for East Caln.
LDS Film 1028831 Chester Co. Pa. Land Records
Patent A10-352 Wm. Littler E. Caln 1740/1742, contains bounds for 218A
adjoining James Fisher.
*McKinley/Mckinny*
Chester County Pa. Wills & Administrations
1747 Thomas Fisher, will mentions Samuel McKinley/McKinney.
Pg. 273 William Mckinley of W. Nantmeal Sep 11 1798. Adm. John Todd.
Tax List of Chester Co. Pa. 1768 974.8 T 235.
Pg. 79 Wm. McKinley 200A E. Caln.
*Mendenhall*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 635 John & Benjamin Mendenhall came from Wiltshire before 1685
and settled in Concord & Kennett. Brothers John & Aaron, sons
of the immigrant John went to East Caln.
Pg. 167 Aaron Mendenhall, nephew of the immigrant Benjamin Mendenhall,
signed a petition in 1728 in East Caln.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant, Vol. 2
Pg. 6 1728 deed, 2 tracts in Caln to John Mendenhall Jr. 200A by Phillip
Roman; 50A by Joseph Pykes & Phillip Roman. (E5:32)
Pg. 55 9&10 Sep 1723, John Smith of London in Old England, merchant,
& Thomas Chalkley of Phil. Blacksmith. A tract in Caln by land of
Lewis Lewis, George Aston & Aaron Mendenhall, 500A. (E5:293)
Pg. 60 4 Dec 1734 Thomas Parke, Jr., of East Caln to Joseph Parker of
Chester, gentleman. 276A by Thomas Parke, Phinehas Lewis, Aaron Mendenhall,
George Aston, Beaver Run & land of Robert Parke …
Pg. 119. 24 Mar 1739/40 Aaron Mendenhall of East Caln, Rose his wife to
son George Mendenhall of Caln … by Joseph Pike, William Penn, land
late of Randle Spakeman & late of David Powell & Phillip Roman,
Mill Creek … 500A. F6:94
*Moore*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 50 Gawen Moore, Lieutenant, 1747/8 in volunteer “Associators”
formed due to French-English war in Europe.
Pg. 168 Gawen Moore in East Caln taxables, 1753.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant, Vol. 2
Pg. 113. 3&4 Apr 1721 285A in Caln Isaac Vernon & Hannah his wife
to Thomas Moore, several tracts in Caln, total 975A. Bounds mention John
Moore, Thomas Moore, Mary Moore & others. F6:50
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Brant, Vol. 3 1745-1753.
Pg. 92 Gawen Moore of East Caln yeoman to James Moore of E. Caln son of
Gawen. Penn 29 Aug 1711 grant Henry James of City of Bristol tailor tract
in E. Caln 492A. (A4 246). Henry James decd 23 May 1724 492A to Job Goodson
& John Warder of Phil. Mchts Bk. 6 Vol. 2 Pg. 303. Job Goodson &
John Warder 30/31 May 1731 to Gawen Moore 492A. To son James Moore tract
in E. Caln by Richard Hughs, W. Branch Brandywine, James Love, Wm. Littler,
Gawen Moore & Wm. Wright 100A. Wit. Wm. Littler & Thomas Woodward.
G7:615. Bounds given in deed, LDS Film 20855.
Pg. 144/115 Gawen Moore of Caln to Wm. Moore of W. Nantmeal son of Gawen,
land in Nantmeal.
Mortgage East Caln 13 Apr 1749. James Cunningham of E. Caln & Jane
his wife to John Bell of Phil. Infant son of Wm. Bell late of Phil mcht
decsd by his guardian Richard Peters of Phil. Esq. Bounds Gawen Moore,
Edward Ervin, John Waln & Magnuss Linn 228A. G7:456.
Pg. 142 Mortgage 26 Nov 1751 James Cunningham of E. Caln & Jane his
wife; to Wm. Coleman & James Pemberton both of Phil. Mchts. &
extrs of Samuel Powell Jr. late of Phil. Mcht. Tract in E. Caln by Gawen
Moore, Edward Erwin’s Settlement, Peter Whitacre, John Waln &
late Magnus Simonson 228A. H8:289.
*James Spencer*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 183 John Spencer, Londongrove taxables 1724
*Stanton*
LDS Film 0020901 Transcripts of Chester County Pa. Tax Lists
1732 John Stanton East Caln.
Gilbert Cope Collection, LDS Microfilm 0517034
Newark Monthly Mtg. John Stanton and Sarah Huntly declare intentions of
marriage 9 mo. 5, 1726, but there being some objection in the men’s
meeting as to his character they were not permitted to proceed. They married
out of meeting before 1 mo. 5, 1727, and ordered to be read in Bradford
Meeting. John Stanton does not appear to have been a member at that time,
but several years after he was received into membership by Bradford Monthly
Meeting.
*Thomson*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 168 1728 Edward Thomson (Thompson) signed a petition to divide Caln.
Pg. 174 Edward Thomson in Edgmont taxables, 1715.
*Wall*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 177 John Wall, 1715 taxables in Goshen.
Pg. 169 John Wall, 1753 taxables in East Caln.
Pg. 301 John Wall, Pastor of St. Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester,
1853.
LDS IGI File
John Wall b. abt. 1710, Chester Co. Pa. Marr. Phebe Buffington 19 Nov
1740, Chester Co. Pa.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V. 4 1753-1758
Pg. 101 John Wall named in bounds of John Hoopes 1755 in Goshen. K10:149.
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
Wall, John of Goshen 3/14/1764, Mar 15 1765.
*Welch*
Philadelphia Wills 1682-1726 974.811 p2a.
Pg. 218 Will of Sarah Welch Jan 1703/4.
LDS Film 0986897 Pa. Old Rights Index to Land Warrants & Surveys
#164 Welch, Ann. Warrant 220A Sep 5, 1714. D 36 196, D 69 276-277. Survey
return 220A Apr 30 1718, D 69 275.
LDS Film 1003198 Warrant Registers, Chester Co. Pa. V. 17-20
104. Welch, Sarah resurvey 220A Dec 1718?; 228A 26 Dec 1748.
LDS Film 0020901 Transcripts of Chester County Pa. Tax Lists
1721 East Caln. Ann Welch, non-resident landowner.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 131/132 1733 Ann Welche of Newtown…
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 181 Henry & Walter Welch in Kennett taxables, 1753.
Pg. 262 1810 Ann and Sarah Welsh, Baptists in East Fallowfield.
*Whitaker*
LDS Film 1035090 Pa. Rent Rolls
Roll # 9 “Lands above Marlborough” Peter Whitaker 400A 30-9-1714,
13-x-1714, 8-11-1723/4, 1S/Pct.
Rent paid 11-x-1739, Peter Whitaker 23A, Richard Buffington 170A.
LDS Film 517034, Gilbert Cope Collection
Newark Monthly Meeting. Peter Whitaker of Kennet, and Mary Huntley, daughter
of William Huntley deceased, of Kennet, were married 12 mo. 17, 1724-25,
at Kennet Meeting.
LDS Film 0020901 Chester Co. Pa. Tax Transcripts
1732 East Caln Peter Whitaker 1732, 1735,1736, 1749, 1750,1751, 1753.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 1 1681 - 1730
Pg. 18 Peter Whitaker land before 1734.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 67 1734 Peter Whitaker & Mary his wife 170A in East Caln to Wm.
Taylor & Mary his wife. E5 352.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 3 1745-1753
Pg. 40 E. Caln Marr. Cert. John Downing & Eliz. Hunt, 1747. Wit. …
Joseph & Mary Few … Peter & Mary Whitaker, Lawrence Cox
… G7:269.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V. 4 1753-1758
Pg. 101 Mortgage 10 Nov 1755 Peter Whitaker of E. Caln to Samuel Muckleduff
of W. Nantmeal. By Wm. Branson, Richard Buffington & other land of
Peter Whitaker 230A. K10:145.
*Wilkinson*
LDS Film 1003198 Warrant Registers, Chester Co. Pa. V. 17-20
54. Joseph Wilkinson 150A Survey E. Caln, 1738.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V. 4 1753-1758
Pg. 82 Mort. 23 Aug 1755 Jonathan Vaughn of Windsor in Co. of Lancaster
to Dennis Whelon of W. Nantmeal inn holder. … all the brick tenement
where Joseph Wilkinson inn holder now dwells in Uwchlan by John Vaughn,
Welsh Line & Morris Ress 106A. K10:53.
*Wilson*
LDS Film 1035090 Pa. Rent Rolls
Roll #9 Chester County Pg. 13 John ap John & Thomas Wynn land in Birmingham
to John Wilson.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 192 1742 County of Interim (sic Antrim?) & City of Belfast. On
26 May 1742 John Patten & William Willson both of Gray Abbey in the
County of Downe & made an oath that Anne Rowan, Srl, alias Patten,
the late wife of Cornelius Rowan, formerly of Ireland & lately of
New London in the County of Chester, dec., died in Ireland in the year
1739 …
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 170 1743 John Wilson of Fallowfield …
Wills of Chester Co. Pa., Martin,Jacob 974.8 W949
John Wilson, Cumberland Co. Jul 1757, Sep 30 1757. Tract in Middletown.
Extr Daniel Henderson of Sadsbury. Wit. Wm. Henderson.
*Zook/Zooc/Zug*
Futhey & Cope History of Chester County
Pg. 169, 781 In 1719 Ulrich & Peter Zug (Zook) came from Switzerland,
had land in Germantown, Lancaster Co., West Whiteland etc. Francis Zook,
a member of this family, was in E. Caln Taxables in 1774. James Love,
named in bounds of Caln surveys, probable mistake for James Zuck.
** Notes for Other Fishers of Chester County **
George Fisher
(History of Chester County, Pa., Futhey/Cope, pg. 23.)
The “Bristol Merchant,” John Stephens comander, arived here
the 10th of the 9th month, 1685. The passengers names are as followeth,
vizt:
Jaspar Farmer, senior, his family –
Mary Farmer, widow. Edward Farmer, Edward Batsford, Sarah Farmer, John
Farmer, Robert Farmer, Katherine Farmer, Charles Farmer.
Jasper Farmer, Junior’s family – Thomas Farmer, Katherine
Farmer, widow, Elizabeth Farmer, Katherine Farmer, Junior.
Their servants are as followeth:
Joane Daly, Philip Mayow and Helen, his wife, John Mayow, John Whitloe,
Nicholas Whitloe, Thomas Young & his wife, William Winter, GEORGE
FISHER, Arthur Smith, Thomas Alferry, Henry Wells, Robert Wilkison, Elizabeth
Mayow, Martha Mayow, Sarah Binke, Shele Ocevan, Andrew Walbridge, all
from Ireland.
Thomas Webb & Daniel Webb his son. Thomas Webb’s servants are
as followeth:
John Beltshire, John Robinson, Richard fford, James Banbury, Thomas Case,
Henry fford, John ffox, Derby Haley, Joseph Case, Thomas Burke, John Garrell,
John Mehone, David Quinn, Mary Widdam, Prudence Stuart, Katharine Robinson,
Richard Muske.
Nicholas Scull; his servants – Samuel Hall, Cornelius Davye, George
Gooding, Miles Morin, Daniell Morin, John Ward, Mary Cantwell.
Thomas Carter’s family – Thomas Carter, senior, Frances, his
wife, Thomas, his sonn, Henry, his sonn, John his sonn, Ann, his daughter.
Jonathan Thatcher.
LDS IGI An entry says Thomas Webb’s wife was nee Farmer, which would
be another link between the families of George Fisher of Ireland and Joseph
Fisher of Ireland, both immigrants to Philadelphia.
LDS Film 0021722, Phil. Wills. LDS Film 0571398, Irish Quaker Records
Jaspar Farmer Jr. of Garane Keanafeake, Co. Cork, Ireland, gent. deceased.
(Note: On Cork Bay, S. Ireland.) Administration granted to Katharine Farmer,
his widow, 19 11th Mo. 1685 at Philadelphia. Family Thomas, Katharine
his widow, Elizabeth, Katharine Jr. arrived on “Bristol Merchant”
10 - 9 Mo -1685. Elizabeth Farmer of Youghal, dau. of Jasper Farmer of
Youghal, marr. James Dowlen of Youghal, 1669.
GEORGE FISHER, Brewer, wife Mary, Bristol England. Fined 60 pounds, 1683
for “absence from National Worship.”
LDS Film 0599671 Besse, “Sufferings of a People Called Quakers,”
v.1, pg 68.
Woodland Property of Justice (Eustis) Anderson, Upland Township (Chester),
PA: War. 200A, Apr 30 1685 D66 267; Return D66 280. Also 1682, D66 264.
Note: This is Anderson’s “woodland lot” on Ridley Creek
in Upland (Chester) Township Liberty Lands, not Anderson’s town
property sold in part to GEORGE FISHER in 1687. (LDS Film 0986897, Old
Rights Index, Bucks/Chester County, Pa.; LDS 1006487 Pa. Warrants/Surveys)
Justice Anderson acknowledged a Deed of enfeoffment ffor his Kitchen &
halfe of the Lott to George ffisher as by the Deed bearing the date the
30th of August 1688. (87?) (Pg. 186)
Same case as Pg. 186, “House & Lott.” Witness John Smith
& Hugh Mackgregory Dec 1687 88? (Pg. 191)
Rec. 17th Jan 1688 L19, being in full satisfaction. (Pg. 194)
Records of the Court of Newcastle on Delaware v2 975.1 N532.
Justus Anderson had bought the house & property, located in Upland
(Chester), Chester County, from Lasse Carolus, a Swedish priest, prior
to 1685. (History of Chester County, Futhey/Cope pg 27)
At the court held 11th month 6, 1684 (January 1685), an action appears,
Justa Anderson vs. Laurentius Carolus and James Saunderlaine, “for
weakning and disparaging his Title of Land.” The plaintiff had purchased
of the said Lasse Carolus his house and land at Upland several years before.
Brantie Everts, aged five-and-fifty years, deposed at New Castle, September
5th, that he was present when the sale was made. Evert Alderts testified
before Thomas Usher, October 2d, that he was present when Lasse Carolus
sold to Justice Anderson “all his Land and Houses on Upland, both
whome (home) lotts and woodland,” and that Anderson was to give
eight hundred guilders for the same. He further stated before Robert Wade,
October 8th, that on Monday, the “6th Instant, Lasse Carolus the
Prist, Come to his house In West Jersey” and tried to persuade him
“to give him in writting that he had sold unto Justa Anderson butt
his house and Hog Stye with the Erse belonging to ye same In Upland.”
Edmund Cantwell testified at New Castle, October 18th, that several years
before, when he was collector of the duke’s quit-rents, he was at
Upland and demanded the rent from Lasse Carolus for his land where he
lived, and for his house and land in Upland Towne, when he informed the
deponent that he had sold the latter to Anderson. “John Grubb, about
thirty two years of Age deposes that about four years agoe he had a minde
to buy the Woodland lott that Lasse Carolus had in Vpland, being Two hundred
Acres of the aforesd Lasse, the Sweeds Prist.” George Moore deposed,
December 23d, that “he heard James Saunderlaine did say, coming
into ye house of Justa Anderson, yt what thinke you! Lasse Carolus would
have sold your land to John Grub had it not been for me.”
The verdict was in favor of the plaintiff, whith cost of suit and twelve
pounds damage; “upon which ye Defendants make their Appeale to the
next Cort of Assize held for this County.” Records of the Courts
of Chester Co., Pa., also Futhey/Cope History of Chester Co. Pa., pg.
27.
Lawrence (Lasse) Carolus had been charged with marrying George Thompson
& Merriam Short contrary to Laws, 1682.
(History of Chester County, Futhey/Cope pg 24)
Joel Baily m. Ann Short 1687.
(History of Chester County, Futhey/Cope pg 467)
Merriam Short, daughter of Thomas & Katharine Howell was sister to
Katharine Howell Jr. who mar. James Robinson.
(Phil Wills, A-133, Will of Katharine Howell)
GEORGE FISHER witness (with mark) to will of Thomas Tearewood in Philadelphia,
Jan 12, 1696/7. Tearewood estate to friend Joseph Fisher Jr. & Mary
& Martha Fisher. Witness Edward Farmer & GEORGE FISHER. Extr Joseph
Fisher Sr.
(Phil Co Wills A-146)
GEORGE FISHER, plt; Edward Shaw deft in a suit for debt, 1699. No further
details.
(Rcrds, Courts of Qrtr Sessions & Common Pleas of Bucks Co Pa 1684-1700
pg 415)
Fisher entries in records of Pardshaw Crag MM, Cumberland, Northwest
England:
Samuel Fisher b. 1650 5M 0 Son of Thomas & Dorothy of Lowenside
Ann Fisher b. 1655 3M 1 Son of Thomas & Dorothy of Lowenside
GEORGE FISHER b. 1666 5M 18 Son of Thomas & Dorothy of Lowenside
Mary Fisher b. 1668 1M 3 Son of John, Old Park
Joseph Fisher b. 1665 7M 26 Son of John, Ewesbridge
Sarah Fisher b. 1705 4M 3 Dau of Thomas & Sarah at Graysothen
Eleanor Fisher bur.1702 4M 7 at Graysothen, dau of Thomas Fisher
James Fisher d. 1719 7M 16 at Pardshaw.
In the records of Monthly Meetings at Bristol, England:
Dorothy Fisher m. Thomas Weale at Bristol 1672-2-28
Mary Fisher b. 1672-8-18 Redclift Street, Bristol
GEORGE FISHER b. 1673-11-15 Redclift Street, Bristol
Mary Fisher b. 1675-9-8 Redclift Street, Bristol, dau of George &
Mary
GEORGE FISHER b. 1676-10-8 Redclift Street, Bristol
Sarah Fisher b. 1681-11-1 Redclift Parish, Bristol, dau of Francis &
Sarah
Sarah Fisher b. 1681-5-9 Redclift Parish, Bristol, dau of George &
Mary
GEORGE FISHER, Brewer, 1673
Henry Fisher b. 1692-2-23 Redclift Prsh, Bristol, son of Francis/Sarah,
Bristol MM
GEORGE FISHER b. 1696-4-19 Redcliff Prsh, Bristol, son of ( ), Bristol
MM
GEORGE FISHER b. 1717-6-15 Castle Green, Bristol, son of Francis &
Mary
Hannah Fisher b. 1719-8-8 Castle Green, Bristol, son of Francis &
Mary
Sarah Fisher b .1721-3-18 Castle Green, Bristol, son of Francis &
Mary
Wm Fisher d. Downing, Bristol abt 1708-1711
Rebecca Fisher d. 1711-8-4, Clifton, Bristol, wife of James Fisher
Child of Francis Fisher d. 1711-1715
(LDS Film 441405, English Quaker Rcrds, Bristol etc.)
Joseph son of George bur. 2-20-1707.
(Hinshaw, Enc of Amer Quaker Genealogy, Phil MM pg 443)
LDS Film 0384851 Philadelphia MM Minutes Vol. 3 1730-1785
Pg. 225 Application was made for the following certificates: George Fisher
to Warrington Monthly Meeting in York County. 28 of 3rd mo. 1755.
Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, Philadelphia MM
Pg. 362 Fisher, George, son of John & Katharine, bur. 2-24-1731.
Joseph, son of John & Sarah d. 5-12-1724.
Joseph, son of Jonathan & Mary d 5-12-1724.
At Philadelphia MM 28 of 3rd Mo 1755: Application was made for the following
certificates: …, GEORGE FISHER to Warrington Monthly Meeting in
York County.
(LDS Film 0384851, Phil. MM Vol 3 1730-1785 Pg 225)
Warrington MM Records, York County Pa., LDS Film 0387937
Pg. 67. At Warrington 2-10-1759: Certificate received for George Fisher
from Philadelphia dated 4-25-1755.
Pg. 80 At Huntington 9-3-1760: George Fisher requests certificate to Sadsbury
to marry.
Pg. 169 George Fisher, certificate from Philadelphia 2-10-1759, dated
4-25-1755. Requests certificate to Sadsbury 9-13-1760, in order for marriage.
Signed 10-11-1760.
Pg. 171 John, George, Hannah Fisher, children of George & Hannah,
deceased, requested certificate to Sadsbury 4-12; signed 5-10-1777.
Two grandsons of Thomas Fisher, of Chester County, Pennsylvania were
named George.
GEORGE FISHER, son of William and Deborah (Roberts) Fisher, b. 22 Sep
1745, d. 30 Aug 1748 at Kennett, Chester Co. Pa. (Newark MM Records)
GEORGE FISHER, son of Thomas Fisher Jr. and Elizabeth ( Lamborn) Fisher,
b. 5 Jan 1762 at East Caln, Chester Co. Pa., d. 27 May 1769 (Bradford
MM Records)
**
Notes for John and Barbara Fisher of Chichester
Abstracts and Administrations of Chester County, Pa. Vol. I. 1714-1758,
Martin, Index by Gilbert Cope
John Fisher, Chichester, Hatter. Letters to Barbara Fisher, widow, 1-10-1700-1.
(March 10 1701) A 338.
Isaac Jessop, Chichester, Mar 25, 1702, Letters to Barbara Fisher, principal
creditor.
Records of Kent County, Delaware B847, Clayton Lib., Houston, Tx.
Pg. 75 Jasper Jessup of Kent Co. Pa. Purchased horse from Katharine Fielding
of Dorchester Co. Md.
Notes for Elizabeth Andross and her Agent William Fisher:
Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County Pa.
Pg. 26 Court 5th month 1st 1684 Richard Crosby made his Complaint for
want of his Execution against the Estate of GEORGE ANDREWS upon …
Abstracts of Chester County Pa. Land Records Vol. 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Pg. 61 Deed 12 Mar 1699/1700 George Pearce of Thornbury to Thomas Mercer
of Thornbury bounded by Richard Marsh, James Gibbons, Thomas Bradford,
widow ANDRAS & George Pearce … Pg. 210 Deed 12 Oct 1717. Whereas
William Deverill of Wilts in England, brazier 19 May 1685 to Thomas Bradford
of Phil. 300A in Thornbury. Whereas John Simcock late of Ridley, gentleman,
deed 6 Feb 1687 to Thomas Bradford of Phil carpenter, 120A in Thornbury.
Now 12 Oct 1717 Thomas Evanson of Thornbury & Eliz. his wife …
120A in Thornbury bounded by Isaac Taylor, William Pyle, Richard Woodward,
Richard Evanson, branch of Chester Creek, land of Thomas Mercer &
MATHER ANDREWS, 296A. Pg. 211 Lease/Release 18 Nov 1724 David Loyd of
chester & Grace his wife …(Note Vol. 2 Pg. 8 says the Loyd land
was from Eustis Anderson. George Fisher, passenger on the “Bristol
Merchant” in 1685, also purchased part of Anderson’s land.)
Whereas Francis Lovelace, Esq., governor of the Province of New York,
10 Mar 1670, granted to Neals Matson a tract on the Delaware River, bounded
by Crum Creek, land of CLAUS ANDRIES but since in the tenure of widow
Neals now dec., 100A. Pg. 60 Deed 12 Mar 1699/1700 Lawrence Rawson to
Jasper Yeates 100A part of tract granted to Wooley Rawson & Charles
Janson by EDMOND ANDRIES the then governor 28 Mar 1696. Vol. 2 Pg. 169
17 Mar 1728/9 Benjamin Moulder of Chichester, mariner to Thomas Howell
of Chichester. Whereas by deed 8 Dec 1684 granted to Robert Moulder a
lot in Chichester bounded by Delaware River, land formerly of GEORGE ANDROSS
& King’s Highway.
Record of the Courts of Chester County, Pennsylvania
George Pearse Acknowledged A Deed to WILLIAM FFISHER Attorny ffor Elizebeth
ANDROS ffor one hundred and ffivety Acres of land lying In the Township
of thornbury the Deed beareing Date the Eleventh Day of June 1695.
Notes for William Fisher, Administrator for Jonathan Bradley
Abstracts and Administrations of Chester County, Pa. Vol. I. 1714-1758,
Martin, Index by Gilbert Cope
Jonathan Bradley, Nov 7, 1730. Letters to William Fisher. C 162.
Abstracts of the Land Records of Chester County, Pa. Vol. 2 1729-1745,
Bryant
Pg. 46 17 Apr 1734 Edward Horne of Phil., merchant, mort. 13 May 1730
to Edward Bradley of Phil, glazier a tract in Caln … Bk D Vol. A
455 … Pg. 17 18 Mar 1731 mortgage Minovah Carter of Chester, weaver
to Edward Horn of the Northern Liberties of Phil., merchant … to
Edward Horn a tract in Caln bounded by land of Thomas Moore, Jason Cloud,
north branch of Brandywine & George Aston, 225A. (E5:99)
Pg. 48-49 Deed. On 30 Nov 1731 John Owen, sheriff of Chester County, to
Edward Woodward of the County of Chester, yeoman. Whereas Samuel Mickles
in the Court of Common Pleas on 27 Aug 1730 recovered against William
Fisher, the admin. Of the goods & chattels of Jonathon Bradley, who
died intestate, for the debt … goods & chattels of Jonathon
Bradley in the hands of William Fisher. Seized a tract containing 200
acres which had been surveyed to Jonathon Bradley 17 June 1729 situated
on the branches of Brandywine Creek. …
Notes for Joseph Fisher of Calne and Uwchlan
A researcher sent me a map of Uwchlan and part of the east end of Calne,
probably mid to late 1700’s, showing a Joseph Fisher house a few
miles south of Red Lion. He is being researched by Sophie Fisher of Flint,
Michigan and will be providing her research to the LDS library at Salt
Lake.
Notes for Henry Fisher
Abstracts and Administrations of Chester County, Pa. Vol. I. 1714-1758,
Martin, Index by Gilbert Cope
Moses Rambo, Darby. Aug 2 1757. Administration to Wm. Donaldson &
Henry Fisher.
Notes for Philip and Peter Fisher etc.
LDS Film 0021848 (Philadelphia County Wills)
Will 50 Philip Fisher 1795 Germantown, Phil. Co..
Warrants & Surveys of Chester Co. Pa.
No. 59 Peter Fisher Survey 50A in Nantmeal Township. Dec 2 1784, 23 Dec
1785. Joining lands in possession of John Zuk, Peter Hunter and others
in West Nantmell Township, Chester Co.
Futhey/Cope History of Chester Co. Pa.
Pg. 405 Philip Fisher director of Chester County Poor House, West Bradford,
1805.
LDS Film 1028831 Pa. Patent Books
Pg. 345 Herman Fisher, Jacob Fisher 1737/8 Phil. County.
Tax List of Chester County Pa., 1768 974.8 T 235
Pg. 69 W. Nantmeal Twp. Custin Fisher 150A (See Futhey/Cope History of
Chester County, Pg. 206/7 Poston Fisher, 1725 tax list for “Turpehockin”
which became part of Lancaster Co. 1729, Berks Co. 1752, apparently near
West Nantmeal. Poston and Custin may have been transcriptions of the same
name.)
LDS Film 1003198 Pa. Warrant Registers. Michael Fisher warrant 1749, Christian
Fisher warrant 1751.
**
Notes for Neighboring Landowners of Eastern Kennett
Bradley
Abstracts and Administrations of Chester County, Pa. Vol. I. 1714-1758,
Martin, Index by Gilbert Cope
Jonathan Bradley, Nov 7, 1730. Letters to William Fisher. C 162.
Abstracts of the Land Records of Chester County, Pa. Vol. 2 1729-1745
Pg. 46 17 Apr 1734 Edward Horne of Phil., merchant, mort. 13 May 1730
to Edward Bradley of Phil, glazier a tract in Caln … Bk D Vol. A
455 … Pg. 17 18 Mar 1731 mortgage Minovah Carter of Chester, weaver
to Edward Horn of the Northern Liberties of Phil., merchant … to
Edward Horn a tract in Caln bounded by land of Thomas Moore, Jason Cloud,
north branch of Brandywine & George Aston, 225A. (E5:99) Pg. 48-49
Deed. On 30 Nov 1731 John Owen, sheriff of Chester County, to Edward Woodward
of the County of Chester, yeoman. Whereas Samuel Mickles in the Court
of Common Pleas on 27 Aug 1730 recovered against William Fisher, the admin.
Of the goods & chattels of Jonathon Bradley, who died intestate, for
the debt … goods & chattels of Jonathon Bradley in the hands
of William Fisher. Seized a tract containing 200 acres which had been
surveyed to Jonathon Bradley 17 June 1729 situated on the branches of
Brandywine Creek. …
Budd
LDS IGI File
(Unverified) Thomas Budd b. 10 Nov 1610 Kingsbury, Somerset, England,
d. 22 Jun 1670 Ilchester Jail, Somerset. Father Thomas Budd, mother alice
Milner. Spouse Susannah Prigge, marr. 1 Apr 1635 Kingsbury, Somerset,
England.
(Unverified) John Budd b. 22 Feb 1646/0 Kingsbury, England, d. Nov 1704
Burlington New Jersey. Father Thomas Budd, mother Susannah Prigge.
(Unverified) John Budd b. about 1682 Philadelphia, Pa. Parents Thomas
Budd, Susannah Robinson.
(Unverified) Thomas Budd b. 1708 Philadelphia Pa, d. 1708 Philadelphia
Pa., father John Budd, mother Rebecca Boynton.
LDS Film 0441405 English Friends Records Supplemental Registers Vol 1
c. 1650-1729
Susannah Budd of Butleigh marr 1676 to ? (Note: South of Bristol)
Sufferings of the People Called Quakers, Besse
Vol. 1, Persons who died under sufferings. Thomas Budd, …
LDS Reel 0020455 Burlington (New Jersey) MM Records
Births/Deaths Pg. 4 Mary Budd, dau of Thomas & Susannah Budd born
1679. Dose?, dau of Thomas & Susannah Budd, born 1683. Thomas Jr.,
son of Thomas & Susannah Budd born 1686.
Dinah, dau of Samuel & Elizabeth Borden of Burlington was Borne ye
ninth of ye ninth month in year 1681. Witness these Present Eliz Gardner
Widd, Suzanah Budd, Grace Hollings, -- Read…
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa 1681-1697 974.8 C525 Chest Pa
Pg. 14 At the Co’rt at Upland Mar 14th 1681/2 Tho: Wallis Gave in
his Evidence before ye said Thomas Budd, & testifyed under ye hand
of ye said Thomas Budd, of ye same import with ye aforesd Judith Nobles
Testimony. (In a case Richard Noble accused John Anderson about stolen
Pork.)
New Jersey Archives Series 1 Vol 1 Wills 1670-1730 974.9 N532
Feb 8 1692-3 Thomas & John Budd bondsmen for Samuel Borden.
1688 Dec 14 James Budd administrator, John Budd of Burlington bondsman
for Adlord Bowde of Burlington. Susannah ye wife of Thomas Budd administrator
of James Budd decd.
1697-8 Feb 9 Thomas Budd of Phil merchant. Wife Susannah.
1707-8 March 1 William Budd of Northamton Town, Burlington Co. gent, wife
ann. Kinsman John Budd of Philadelphia.
1685 May 15 Will of John Gosling mentions Sususanna Budd, James &
Wm & Tho & John Budd.
1693 Notebook 12
LDS Film 0016512, Salem Minutes
29 2nd Mo 1693 Salem Yearly Meeting
Held by George Keith & Thomas Budd & others… Those of both
sides agree – need more than inner light, eg Jesus Christ …
Signed Jeremiah Collet, John pancost, Nath Sickes, Anthony Taylor, James
Cooper, Isaac Jacobs, James Shatack, Seamercy Addams; George Keith, Thomas
Bud, Henry Furnace, Nicholas Peirce, Robert grafna/graham?, Wm Bud, Benj
morgan, Tho Withers, Andrew griscom.
History of Chester County Pa, Futhey & Cope
At a court for Upland County 14 March 1681/2 at Upland. … John Hollinshead
gave in his evidence before Thomas Budd, a magistrate at Burlington, …
Thomas Wallace gave in his evidence before Thomas Budd..
History of Chester County, Futhey & Cope
Keithian Baptists Oct 12, 1697 19 persons incorporated, nominated 3 persons
for minister – William Beckingham, Thomas Budd, Thomas Martin, chose
Martin. Met at various places, then formed Baptist Church in Birmingham
Township. Baptisms 1697, 7m 27 Thomas Budd.
1715 Whiteland Tax Rate John Budd, non-resident land.
Abstracts of Philadelphia County Wills 1682-1726 974.8 A164
Pg. 37 Thomas Budd Philadelphia merchant 1697/8. Wit John Langstaff, Thomas
Atkinson, Sarah Atkinson, William Budd.
Philadelphia Wills 1682-1726 974.811 P2a
Pg. 169 Apr 15 1698 John King of Nohomensing, Phil Co. Mariner. Wife Mary,
Children John & Love. Kinsman Thomas King. Wit. Thomas Budd.
Will of James Standfield, Philadelphia 1699
John Budd Jr., loving friend, to assist executor … In the account,
John Budd owed L5 S11., L15:2:10 & S37:1d. L10 to two children of
Thomas Budd. L30 to John Budd Jr. for account services.
1699 Notebook 14
LDS Film 0986599 Pa Land Office Caveats
1699 Francis Chadsey complaint concerning Thomas Bud, Chester County …
Minute Book G, Pennsylvania Land Records
24 9 mo 1701. Per patent 12 4 mo 1684 to Anthony Weston a lot in Chestnut
Street (Phil) on N side between 3rd and 4th streets. Bounded E John Austin,
W Vacant, N with High Street. Judgment against Weston, sheriff sale 24
Oct 1701 to John Budd, Up…. (did not get next page.)
LDS Film 1028673, Patent Index, Pennsylvania
John Budd 4 Jun 1701 Bk A,60 500+A. By warrant to John Budd Jr. 11 Feb
1700 Chester Co.
John Budd 4 May 1702 Bk A,320 320A. By warrant to John Budd 11 Feb 1700
Chester Co.
John Budd 4 Oct 1703 Bk A-580 500A. By warrant to John Budd 23 Feb 1702
Chester Co.
John Budd 30 Nov 1703 Bk A-631 1000A. By warrant to John Budd 4 Aug 1702
Chester Co.
John Budd Apr 1705 Bk A3-34 625A
John Budd 17 Feb 1704 132A
John Budd 500A
Minute Book G, Land Records of Pennsylvania
John Budd by his Attorneys John hoskins & Henry Hollingsworth delivered
a deed to Abram Emit for 625 acres of land dated 26 April 1705.
LDS Film 1006487 Pa Land Warrants
D-66-253 John Budd 500A next to Judge Guest, Letitia Penns Manor, Rawlings.
Survey 25 10m 1703.
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 30 Aug 1705 John Guest, Esq., of Philadelphia, to Henry Hollingsworth
of Chester, surveyor. John Guest for L20 grants to Henry Hollingsworth
a tract on the west side of Brandwine Creek, bounded by land Henry purchased
of John Budd containing 100 acres. John Guest made John Hoskins his attorney
to deliver in court. Signed John Guest. Delivered in the presence of George
Louther & John Hoskins. Recorded 3 June 1705. (A1:B278). Recorded
again same date, Signed John Budd. Delivered in the presence of Francis
Cook, Randal James & A. Scott.
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 10 Oct 1706 John Guest Guest of Philadelphia, Esq., to Daniel
Mackfarson of Birmingham, laborer. Whereas John Barber of Shipley in the
county of Sussex, yeoman, purchased of William Penn 2500 acres by deed
dated 12 & 13 July 1681. John Barber by his will dated 20 Sep 1682
did bequeath to his loving wife Elizabeth, eldest daughter of John Longhurst,
the 2500 acres & appointed her executrix. Whereas Elizabeth now Elizabeth
Webb of the City Philadelphia, widow, by deed dated 4 May 1703, did grant
to John Guest a tract bounded by the land of John Budd, Letitia Penn,
containing 666 2/3 acres, part of the 2500 acres. Now John Guest for L60
grants to Daniel Mackfarson a tract in Kennit bounded by land of Letitia
Penn, Alexander Frizins(sic Frazier) & John Guest, containing 300
acres, part of the 666 2/3 acres. Signed John Guest. Delivered in the
presence of Caleb Pusey, John Willis & Alexander Stewart. Recorded
26 Feb 1706. (B2:66)
1707 Notebook 8
LDS Film 0020853
Deed Book D-70 George Harlan to Moses Harlan 1714, Kennett. 1713 280 Acres.
East side Tho Withers, John Budd, corner of Lititias manor. Joseph Pennock
on SW side. Parallelogram.
Deed D-100 John Budd of Philadelphia, brewer, to Nicholas Pyle of Concord
200A 26 Oct 1706. Francis Chadsey extr? Letitias Manor, Shippen
Deed D-191 1707 James Atkinson of Phil, shopkeeper to Hugh Harris of Brumingham.
Tract in Marlborough. Line of John Budd, Burgess, Weston, James Wallace,
George Pearce land.
LDS Film 1028830 Pa Patent Books
A7-14 28 Oct 1730(4)? Richard & Mary Fletcher in right of Robert Oldham
warrant of 10 Apr 1707. 1707 survey N side Isaac Few (formerly Wm Huntley),
E & part of south Tho Hope land, S and W John Budd.
LDS Film 00202436 Baptist Church Records
Baptist Church of Lower Dublin Twp, Pa. Member list George Budd 1721.
A History of Delaware County Pa & Its People 974.8 H673
706/7? Atkinson Genealogy. Rebecca Atkinson, dau? of Samuel & Ruth,
married 1st Thomas Budd, son of Thomas & Deborah (Langstaff) Budd.
LDS Film 0384850
Index to Misc Papers 1682-1737 Collections of the Gen Soc of Pa –
Thomas Budd 12, 149; Samuel Budd 73.
Philadelphia MM 1682-1707 from Book Collection of Gen Soc of Pa Minutes
V. 1. Vol 308 1915.
Index to abstract of minutes. Budd 21 entries.
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 1 Apr 1713 Nicholas Pyle of Chester, yeoman, to John Cox of Kennet,
yeoman. Whereas original patent for 500 acres granted to John Budd of
the City Philadelphia, brewer by deed dated 17 Feb 1704, recorded Philadelphia,
Book A, Vol 2, page 228 & John Budd by deed dated 26 Oct 1706 granted
to Nicholas Pyle a tract of land bounded by Letitias Manor containing
200 acres, recorded Chester Book C, page 102. Now Nicholas Pyle for L50
grants to John Cox 200 acres. Signed Nicholas Pyle. Delivered in the presence
of Wood Farr. Recorded 9 Oct 1716. (A1:B21).
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 19 Nov 1707 James Atkinson of the City of Philadelphia, shopkeeper,
to Hugh Harras of Birmingham, weaver. Now James Atkinson for L70 grants
to Hugh Harras a tract in Marlborough bounded by land of John Budd, Burgess
Weston, James Willis (sic Wallis) & George Pearce, containing 430
acres, being all of the tract granted to James Atkinson by deed dated
7 June 1706 from the commissioners of William Penn, recorded Philadelphia,
Book A, Vol 3, page 288. Signed James Atkinson. Delivered in the presence
of Thomas Story & Caleb Pusey. Recorded 19 Nov 1707. (B2:131).
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 26 Oct 1709 John Budd of Philadelphia, brewer, to Nicholas Pyle
of Chester, yeoman, for L40, a tract bounded by Letitia’s Manor,
containing 200 acres, being part of 500 acres granted to John Budd 17
Feb 1704, recorded Philadelphia County, Patent book A, Vol 2, page 228.
Signed John Budd. Delivered in the presence David Lloyd, Samuel Dark,
Francis Chads & Richard Heath. Recorded 26 May 1709. (C3:102).
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 6 Mar 1713 George Harlan of Kennit, yeoman, to Moses Harlan of
Kennit, yeoman. Whereas original patent 12 Jan 1713 granted George Harlan
a tract in Kennit bounded by land of John Budd, Joseph Pennocks, Michael
Harlan & Thomas Withers, containing 280 acres. Now for L10 George
Harlan grants to Moses Harlan a tract containing 280 acres. Signed George
Harlan. Delivered in the presence Joshua Calvert, Deborah Clark &
Thomas Pierson. Recorded 14 Aug 1717. (D4:70)
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Deed. On 25 Mar 1724 Humphrey Morey of Philadelphia, distiller, &
John Budd of Philadelphia, gentleman, to David Gibby of county of Chester,
husbandman. Now for L39 Humphrey Morey & John Budd grant to David
Gibby a tract in the Great Valley, part of 243 acres surveyed to Morey
& Budd, which was part of 5000 acres purchased of William Bacon of
the Inter Temple, gentleman, the original purchaser, bounded by land of
Pikes & John Budd. Also 1/3 of all mines or minerals found on land
provided that Gibby pay 1/3 part of charge for working the mines &
Morey & Budd reserving the other 2/3 part of the mine. The land by
under William Bacon above named. Signed Humprey Morey & John Budd.
Delivered in the presence of Phillip Jones & Michael Kyle. Recorded
8 Apr 1724. (D4:209)
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 1 1681-1730, Bryant
Lease/Release. On 10 & 11 Nov 1710 John Budd of City of Philadelphia,
brewer, & Sarah Morrey of City of Philadelphia, widow, to William
Hoge of County of Monmonth of eastern division of New Jersey, tailor.
Whereas original patent dated 3 & 4 July 1699 granted to John Wilmor
of London, silkman, 3000 acres. John Wilmor by deed dated 1 & 2 Feb
1702 granted to Randle Janny 3000 acres & whereas Randle Janny by
his deed dated 18 Nov 1708, recorded Philadelphia, Book E5, Vol 7, page
166, granted to John Budd & Sarah Morrey 3000 acres. Now John Budd
& Sarah Morrey for L127.10 grant to William Hoge a tract in Notingham
bounded by land of James Johnston, Elk River, Robert Ashton & Andrew
Jobs containing 1000 acres. Signed John Budd & Sarah Morrey. Delivered
in the presence of Daniel Radly, James Morris & Andrew Sim. Recorded
13 Aug 1725. (D4:312).
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 2 1729-1745, Bryant
Lease & Release. On 29 Dec 1719 John Cox of Kennet, yeoman, &
Rachel his wife to Robert Carter of Marlborough, yeoman. Whereas the commissioners
of William Penn by deed dated 7 Feb 1704 granted to John Budd of Philadelphia,
brewer, a tract in Kennet containing 500 acres, recorded Philadelphia,
Book A, Vol 2, Page 228. John Budd by deed dated 26 Oct 1706 granted to
Nicholas Pyle then of Concord, yeoman, 200 acres, part of the 500 acres,
recorded Chester, Book C, Vol 3, Page 102. Nicholas Pyle by deed dated
1 Apr 1713 granted to John cox the 200 acres. Now John Cox & Rachel
his wife for L130 grant to Robert Carter a tract in Kennet bounded by
Letetcia’s Manor containing 200 acres. Signed John Cox & Rachel
Cox. Delivered in the presence of Vincent Calell, Henry Nayle, John Talkinton
& Betty Caldwell. Recorded 9 Nov 1733. (E5:202).
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 2 1729-1745, Bryant
Deed. On 25 Aug 1722 Abraham Emmit of Chester County, yeoman, to Abraham
Emmit, Jr., of Chester County, yeoman. Whereas William by deed dated 26
& 27 July 1681 granted to Nathaniel Allen, late of the City of Bristol
in Old England, cooper, dec., 2,000 acres. Whereas Nehemiah Allen, eldest
son & heir of Nathaniel Allen, by deed dated 19 Feb 1702 granted to
John Budd of the City of Philadelphia, brewer, 626 acres being part of
the 2,000 acres. Whereas William Penn by deed dated 2 Apr 1705 granted
to John Budd a tract in Chester containing 620 acres being full compliment
of the said 2,000 acres taken up. Whereas John Budd by deed dated 6 Apr
1705 granted to Abraham Emmit, Sr., a tract containing 125 acres. Now
Abraham Emmit, Sr., for L37.10 grant to Abraham Emmit, Jr., a tract in
Chester County being part of the tract of 615 acres on the west side of
Elk River containing 112 acres. Signed Abraham Emmit. Delivered in the
presence of David Emmit & Elston Wallis. Recorded 4 Mar 1733/4 (E5:235).
Abstracts of Chester county, Pa Land Records Vol 2 1729-1745, Bryant
Release. On 5 Jan 1736 Rees David of Charles Town, yeoman, & Evan
David of Charles Town, yeoman, to Thomas John of Tredufryn, laborer. Whereas
John Budd of Hanover Township in the County of Hunterdon in the province
of West New Jersey, gentleman, & Sarah his wife by deed dated 5 June
1728 granted to Rees David & Evan David a tract in Charles Town containing
242 acres. Rees & Evan agreed to divide said tract, the tract here
after mentioned is Rees Davis’s part. Now Rees David for L63 &
Evan David for 5 Shillings grant to Thomas John a tract bounded by Pikes
land, land of Rees John, Evan David & Rees Dvid containing 105 ¼
acres. Signed Rees David & Evan David. Delivered in the presence of
James David, David Emanuel, Isaac David & Emanuel Jones. Recorded
2 Oct 1738. (E5:520).
**
Chambers
History of Chester County, Pa., Futhey & Cope
Pg. 21 Passengers on the “Welcome,” 1682, Benjamin Chambers
was sheriff of Philadelphia in 1683, the year after his arrival, and his
name frequently appears as a participant in public affairs.
Pg. 145 Land Titles from the Indians, letter from Thomas Holmes to Indians,
informs them that he has appointed Benjamin Chambers, of Philadelphia,
to mark out a westerly line from Philadelphia to Susquehannah …
Pg. 189 20 of 7 mo September 1688 warrant … 1 of 4 mo June 1688
survey unto Benjamin Chambers, president of Free Society of Traders for
society 7100A in Chester Co., … beginning at a corner post of Benjamin
Chambers land. 1724, to Nathaniel Newlin, became Newlin Twp.
Pg. 203 In the early days of the province, Benjamin Chambers of Philadelphia
took up a large quantity of land on the Brandywine, which he sold to settlers.
Joseph Taylor purchased several hundred acres from him in 1711, and afterwards
built a mill on Pocopson Creek. …
Pg. 363 1689/90 Benjamin Chambers Deputy Receiver-General for Proprietaries.
Employed by William Penn in 1685 to settle estates and build up lands
for absentee landholders in England. Ferry franchise on the lower Schuylkil
River.
Abstracts of the Land Records of Chester Co. Pa., Bryant, Vol. 1 1681-1730
Pg. 94 Deed. On 2 Jun 1707 Benjamin Chambers of Kinsessen of the lower
most ferry on Schoolkill River in the county of Philadelphia, yeoman,
to Obidiah Bonsall of Ridley … Wm. Penn granted to Benj. Chambers
1000 acres by deed dated 24 & 25 Jan 1684 … Now Benj. Chambers
… to Obidiah Bonsall a tract in Bensalem bounded by Brandywine Creek,
land of Benjamin Chambers, Peter Bland, William Bartrum & Jeremiah
Langhorn, containing 875A. B2:93. (Note: Kingsess, Phil. Co., was about
where the Phil. Airport now lies. John & Sarah Fisher lived there
also, and their daughter Martha married Benjamin Bonsall. The land in
this deed was in Bensalem, which became part of Bradford, now Pocopsin
Township and was about a mile north and northeast of Thomas Fisher’s
1701 land.
Pg. 151-2 8 Dec 1712 Benjamin Chambers of Lower (Shulkill?) of Co. of
Phil. To Mordecai Cloud of Marlborough … 527A formerly claimed by
(Kentish purchasers Peter Blank & John Grigson of Maidstone.) C3:307.
Pg. 225 10 Jun 1724 Charles Read, Job Goodson, Evan Own, George Fitzwater
& Joseph Pidgeon of Phil, mchts, to Nathaniel Newlin a tract in Chester
Co. bounded by land of Benjamin Chambers & Bland’s land, containing
7100A. D4:369.
Record of Pa. Marriages Prior to 1810 974.8 R311 Pa.
Pg. vi 1686 May 3 Benjamin Chambers, of Philadelphia, yeoman, and Hannah
Smith, of the same place.
Dix
Abstracts of Chester County, Pa Land Records Vol 1
Pg. 166 Deed. On 1 Oct 1713 John Mendenhall of Concord, yeoman, &
Ester his wife, widow of Peter Dix her former husband, Nathan Dix of Birmingham,
yeoman, son of Peter Dix, & Jonathan Thather of Birmingham, yeoman,
son of Peter Dix, & Jonathan Thatcher of Thornbury, yeoman, &
Hannah his wife, one of the daughters, Elizabeth Dix of Concord, spinster
another daughter, Sarah Dix of Concord, spinster another daughter, to
Joseph Gilpen of Birmingham, yeoman. Whereas original patent dated 24
May 1703 granted to Peter Dix a tract lying on west side of Brandywine
Creek, bounded by land of Robert Wayes, Henry Pierce, John Hopes, Thomas
Rowland & Thomas Hopes containing 554 acres recorded Philadelphia,
Book A, Vol 2, page 526, on 25 May 1703. Peter Dix made his will in writing
7 Feb 1703/4, where he devised in these words, item - I give & bequeath
to my three eldest daughters, that is to say Hannah Thatcher, Elizabeth
& Sarah Dix my 300 acres which is the remaining part of my 554 acres
to be equally divided. Peter Dix soon after died. Now John Mendenhall
& Esther his wife, Nathan Dix, Jonathan Thatcher & Hannah his
wife, Elizabeth Dix & Sarah Dix for L75 grant to Joseph Gilpen 300
acres lying in Kennet bounded by Brandywine Creek, land of Robert Ways,
Peter Dix & William Horn, containing 300 acres, part of 554 acres.
Signed John Mendenhall, Esther Mendenhall, Jonathan Thatcher, Hannah Thatcher,
Elizabeth Dix & Sarah Dix in the presence of Henry Nayle, Richard
Webb & John Simcock. Signed Nathan Dix in the presence of Nicholas
Pyle, John Mendenhall & Robert Jefferies. Recorded 9 Nov 1713. (C3:415)
LDS Film 002085 Chester co. Deed Books C-D, 1708-1718 (Notebook 8)
D-415 John Mendenhall to Joseph Gilpin 1713. Dix Heirs. Concord - John
Dix for John Mendenhall, wife Esther extr for Peter Dix former husband.
Nathan Dix, Birmingham. Peter Dix land west side of Brandywine. Side of
Brandywine Creek at a corner of Robert Way’s land, S 44 deg west
298, then continue by Way & Henry Pierce N(S?) 46 deg W 293. Then
by vacant land S 44 deg W 132. To John Hope S 46 deg E 224. N (89?) deg
E by reputed land of Thomas Rowland, land of Thomas Hope 510. Up the Creek
309 to beginning.
D-109 John Gilpin to Wm. Harvey 1715 Starting on Brandywine, southwesterly
260 perches by Robert Way, southeasterly 81 by Peter Dix, northerly 292
by William Horn, 307 up Brandywine. (I did not note exact headings).
Evans
LDS Film 1006498 Warrants and Surveys of Pennsylvania
Book D-77 Pg. 73 John Evans Warrant, Merion in the Welsh Tract, 1701.
Pg. 262, John & Edward Evans Warrant, Radnor in the Welsh Tract 1703.
Note: Edward Evans, son of John, neighbor of Thomas Fisher in Kennett,
Chester County, survey 1714.
Few
Thomas Maxwell Potts 1895. LDS Film 962253
Isaac Few, son of Richard and Jane Few, was born 4 mo. 6, 1664, in Wiltshire,
England. When about 18 years of age, he came to Pennsylvania with his
father. At a Monthly Meeting held at the house of Walter ffaucets, 2 mo
1, 1689, “Isaack ffew belonging to this meeting proposed his intenshion
of marrige with Jane Theacher Daughter of Richard Thecher belonging to
Chechester monthly meeting.” A committee was appointed, but no further
mention is made of the matter by either Meeting. * Note Jane Thacher married
William Brinton in 1690.
Isaac Few married Hannah Stanfield, a daughter of Francis and Grace Stanfield,
in 1699. The following are the Friends minutes relating thereto, “at
a monthly meeting held at John Edges one ye 27th of ye 12th month 1689-90.
Isaac few & hannah Standfielld belonging to this meeting propos’d
thayr Intention of taking Each other as husband and wife this being the
first time and randall vernon & Andrew Job is Appoynted for to make
Inauirey conserning his Clearness and for to make report thereof to the
nixt monthly meeting.”
“At a monthly meeting held at randall Vernons one ye 27th day of
ye 1th mo 1699. Isaac few and hanah Standfielld belonging this meeting
this being ye second time and Inauirey being made and nothing appering
for to obstruct them in thayr sd Intentions they are therefor left to
thyr liberty for to proceed acording to the good order of truth.”
Isaac Few inherited 220 acres in Chester Township, from his father, and
continued to reside there for several years, but in 1708 he had removed
to Kennett (now Pennsbury) Township. This being within the limits of Newark
Monthly Meeting, he and his wife transferred their membership to that
Meeting in 1709. The record of the births of their children, and other
mention, are found in the minutes of this Meeting.
Isaac Few died in 1734, aged about 70 years. Letters of administration
were granted to his son James, (Richard the elder son having renounced.)
October 23, 1734.
Children of Isaac and Hannah (Stanfield) Few.
1. Richard Few, b. 2 mo. 26, 1700; m. Betty Booth, a widow, 3 mo. 9,
1728. No issue.
2. Isaac Few, Jr., b. 5 m 20 1701; d. 1766; m. Jane Evans, 4 m. 28 1732,
and had children, 1 Richard, 2 Joseph, 3 Dorcas, 4 Isaac, 5 Benjamin,
6 James
3. James Few, b. 12 mo 28, 1703; d. --; m. Dorcas Matthews, 5 mo 14 1725.
4. Elizabeth Few, b. 12 mo 2 1705; m. William White, Dec 1 1727 (Holy
Trinity (Old Swedes) Church)
5. Daniel Few, b. 1 mo 25 1706; d. 1761; m. Esther Howell, 3 mo 23 1734.
Esther survived her husband, and died in 1768.
6. Joseph Few, b. 6 mo 20 1708; d. about 1761; m. Mary Aston, 2 mo 18
1733, and had children, 1 Mary, 2 Hannah, 3 Joseph.
7. William Few, b. 5 mo 16 1714. He or a nephew of the same name went
to Carolina.
8. Francis Few, b. 1 mo 25 1722. He went to parts unknown.
James Few, son of Isaac and Hannah (Stanfield) Few, was born 12 mo 28
1703, probably in Chester Township. James Few and Dorcas Matthews “Laid
their intentiens of marriage before “ the Monthly Meeting on 4 m
4 1725, and 4 mo 29 1725, and were left “to their Liberty to accomplish
the same.” The marriage was “Accomplished according to good
order,” at Kennett Meeting, 5 mo 14 1725. Those who signed the marriage
certificate as relatives were the following, Isaac ffew, Richd ffew, Mary
ffletcher, Eliz Horn, Eliz ffew, Ann Mathews, and Issac ffew Ju.
They settled in Kennett Township. From the report of the resurvey of
the road leading from Chads’ Ford through Kennett Square, made Feb
19, 1742/3, it appears that he lived about a mile and a half from the
Ford. It is shown that after leaving the creek, it passed through land
of Thomas Hope, about 266 perches; William Harvey, 115 perches, (passing
near the school house); then across James Few, N. 78 W., 18 perches to
a b. o.; N. 82 W., 40; S 88 W., 74, to a stump near his house; N. 85 W.,
74, to a stump near the old school house; then crossing John Hope, etc.
Further on they came to a black oak near Elizabeth McNeal’s Brew
house, (Anvil Tavern?), and then after crossing other properties struck
her land before reaching what is now Kennett Square.
James Few disappears from the tax-list of Kennett for 1747, and subsequently.
Perhaps he moved to New Castle County, Delaware, and died there at a period
for which the wills are lost.
Children of James and Dorcas (Matthews) Few.
1. Elizabeth Few, m. William Rankin, and had children, 1 Margaret, 2 Elizabeth.
2. Hannah Few, m. Isaac Harlan, 2 mo 25, 1744.
3. Ann Few, m. 1st Curtis Grubb, Apr 11 1754, and had one child, Peter.
She married second Archibald McNeil Jr.
LDS Film 0565685 Misc. Records of Chester Co. Pa. Historical Society,
“F”
Chester Co. Deeds – E74 30 April 1723 between Isaac ffew of Kennet
Yeoman and James Few, Cooper. 47 acres of the 200 bought of Mary Huntley
for L25 paid by James ffew. Signed Isaac ffew (seal). E-76-13 Apr 1726
James ffew & Dorcas his wife to William Harvey of Kennet Maulter L51
same 47 acres. Signed James ffew, Dorcas ffew.
1734 – Daniel Few mar. Esther Howell, son of Richard. 1761 Daniel
Few died in Philadelphia. 1699 Isaac Few & Hannah Standfield…
LDS Film 0028712 Chester County Warrants C-91 to M-15
Daniel Few Warrant Kennet 104 acres 1733. Whereas in about the yr 1714
Edward Evans of Kennet, survey abt 100 acres, thereupon settled. Granted
right of survey since to Daniel Few. 30 of 5(July) mo 1733. Tho. Penn
to Jacob Taylor Surveyor General.
Fletcher
Lancashire Parish Registers (LDS IGI, not verified)
Richard Fletcher born 17 Jan 1663, Withington, Lancashire (near Manchester).
Parents Thomas Fletcher and Mary Whitaker. Marr. Catharine Ramsbottom
31 Dec 1706, Bury, Lancashire. Richard Fletcher born 29 Feb 1683, Bury,
Lancashire, chr. 9 Mar 1683. Parents Richard and Joan Fletcher.
LDS Film 0020901 Chester County Tax Transcripts
Richard Fletcher 1715, 1718, 1721.
History of Chester County Pa., Futhey & Cope
pg. 180 Kennett tax 1715 0L 1S 8d Richard Fletcher.
LDS Film 0389407 Newark Monthly Meeting (Kennett)
1713 3rd of 8th mo 1713 At our Monthly Meeting held at John Rich’s
House. Richd Fletcher and Mary Huntly appearing at this meeting delcareing
their intentions of marriage it being ye first time this meeting orders
ye man produce a Certificate from ye Monthly Meeting at wch he belongs
to our next meeting. Reported accomplished before 2 of 11 mo 1713.
Harland
LDS Film 1006486 Pa. Warrants & Surveys
D-65-119, 126 Warrants and survey for 200 A to Ezekiel Harland, remainder
of quitted Anthony Weston 600 A. Sep 1714.
D-65-158 500 A on Marlborough line and land claimed by James Standfield.
4 of 12 mo 1701. George Harland for Michael & Ezekiel Harland, now
seated.
D-65-124, 146, 147, 148 Warrants for 3 tracts of 500 A each, purchase.
Ezekiel Harland in Kennett in right of larger purchase. 1707, 1707, 1715.
500 A survey map near Benjamin Chambers land.
D-65-147 Warrant. Ezekiel Harland 500 A in Kennett in right of larger
purchase. 1715.
No. 68 Warrant. Aaron and Sarah Harland, 1732 to infant son Samuel (143)
acres in Kennett.
LDS Film 1006487 Pa. Warrants & Surveys
D-66-191 Warrant to Ezekiel Harland 250 A in Brandywine forks Jul 1714.
D-66-222 Warrant to Ezekiel harland 500 A part of 1500 purchased from
Margaret Cook with Richard Buffington. Apr 1707.
Kennett MM Aaron Harlan & Sarah Heald 2nd time 2 11mo 1713 at Thomas
Hollingsworth’s.
See “History & Genealogy of the Harland Family” by Alpheus
Harlan.
Heald/Dunbabin
LDS Film 1006486 Pa Land Warrants
Samuel Heald 180A, D65-116, 8 day of 3 mo 1715, Surveyed 28 of 4 mo 1715.
Return filed 3 mo 1734. Adjoining John Hopes Land near Brandywine Creek.
(This was next to Robinson/Fisher in Kennet.)
LDS Film 0028712 Chester County Warrants C-91 to M-15
Warrant Samuel Heald 177 a Kennet next to Robinson/Fisher 18 May 1715.
Conditions not complied with, grant to Aaron Harland 1719. Aaron Harlan
will, 1732, to son Samuel, infant. Widow Sarah. To Samuel Harland 2 May
1752.
Kennett MM Aaron Harlan & Sarah Heald 2nd time 2 11mo 1713 at Thomas
Hollingsworth’s.
LDS Film 1006503 Pa Warrants D82
D82-22 Samuel Heald 177 a next to Tho Fisher 1715 survey.
Hope
LDS Film 1006486 Pa Warrants & Surveys
D65-104 24 9br 1702 At the Request of John Hope That We would Grant him
to take up two Hundred Acres of Land part of a larger Tract formerly Deserted
by James Standfield situate on the West side of Brandywine Creek and heading
the Land already granted to Peter Dix: These are to require thee to survey
… etc.
Will and Accounting of Thomas Hope, 1708:
To all Christian People to Whome these Presents shall come of Thomas
Hope of Kennett in the County of Chester in the Province of Pensylvania
Send Greeting. Know ye that I the Sd Thomas Hope being sick and weak of
body But of Sound and perfect mind and memory Thanks be to allmighty God
for the same and having some small worldly Estate whereas it hath pleased
God to Bless me. I do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament
in manner and forme following.
First and principley I Committ my Soule into the hand of God allmighty
hopeing by the never failing mercies of God and gratious merits of my
Ever Blessed Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ to Receive full Remission
of all my Sins and Everlasting life my Body to the Earth to be Buried
in such Christian and Decente Manner as to my Executrs here after named
shall deem meet and Convenient.
Item I give and bequeath unto My Dear and well beloved Wife Elizabeth
Hope My Plantation that I hereon now Live Containing four hundred acres
of Land with all like appurtenances to have hold possess and enjoy during
her natural Life and after her Death. I give, Devise and Bequeath my Sd
Plantation to my Well Beloved Brother John Hope To Have, Hold to ... and
his ... for Ever & he my Brother, that my Sd Brother John Hope Shall
pay To my Brother ffrancis Hope the Sum of Twenty Pounds and to my Sister
Susannah the Sum of Twenty pounds and to my Sister Silken the sum of Twenty
pounds when she should Receive and Take Possession of my Sd Plantation
after the death of my Wife.
Item I Give & bequeath to the use of the meeting house in kennett
the sum of five pounds to be used as ffriends of the Sd Meeting shall
think for & convenient.
Item I give my dear beloved Brother John Hope the sum of Twenty pounds.
Item I give to my paid Servant John Geoughries the sum of five pounds.
Item I give to my servant James King the sum of Five Pounds.
Item I give to my old friend Reubin Deakell of the County of Bucks the
sum of Two pounds & Ten Shillings.
Item I Do Make Constitute and ordaine my Dear and well Beloved Wife Elizabeth
Hope the Executress full & whole Executrix of this my Last Will and
Testament, and my Will is that after all my Debts and funerall Charges
are faithfully paid and Discharged that then my Legacys & Bequests
shall be truly paid by my Sd Executrix, and I do Make and ordain my Brother
in Law Edward Bennett & my esteemed ffriend George Harlan the overseers
of this my Last Will and Testament to assist my Sd Executrix in the performance
of my Last will and Testament & I do give to Each of them the sum
of five pounds for their Care and Trouble therein.
And Lastly I do Renounce Revoke & make Void all Wills and Testaments
by me heretofore made & Do make and ordain this my Last Will &
Testament.
In Witness hereof I have here unto left my hand & Seal the Twenty
fourth Day of March in the year one Thousand Seven hundred & Seven/Eight.
Signed Sealed Published & declared Thomas Hope
in the presence of
Richard More
Isaac Taylor Chester att 10th of Apl 1708
**
An Inventory and Appraisment of the personal Effects Goods and Chattles
of Thomas Hope late of the Township of Kinit in the County of Chester
in the province of pensylvania yeoman decsd Upon the Thirteenth day of
April Anno Dom 1708
Appraysed by us whose Names are found written viz following
In the Great Chamber
Cash 09-11-06
Wearing Apparrel 12-15-00
Bed Bedstead and ffurniture 18-00-00
A New Chest with lock & Key 03-00-00
Chest & End Box and Trunk & Desk 01-04-00
Thirty yds of Linnon & Cotton & Linnon Cloth 04-10-00
In the little Chamber 12-00-00
Bed Bedstead & ffurniture In the Garret
Two Beds & ffurnitures 06-00-00
Nine Ruggs 03-03-00
Lumber 01-00-00
In the Labor Room
Brass & Pewter 10-03-00
Iron pots pot Hooks Lanyerd & Tongs 02-18-00
An oval Table 03-00-00
A long Table & forms 01-05-00
Ruggs & Lumber 00-12-00
In the Cellar
A Brewing Tubb, powdering tubb, Barrell & Other small Oast 01-1?-00
Earthen Ware 01-00-00
Carpenter’s Tools & Other things
Carpenter & working tools 08-02-00
Nails & Cross garners 03-08-00
Old jars 00-10-00
ffour Working Horses 23-00-00
three mares 09-00-00
Cart & Wheels 09-00-00
Horse Harness & Plough 05-16-00
ffour cows 18-00-00
Two hefers & one Steer 09-00-00
Two year olds & ffour Yearlings 15-12-00
Eighteen Hoggs 10-00-00
One Grindstone 00-10-00
Ben Arundels two years & Two Months Service 15-00-00
28 acres of wheat & winter Barley 50-00-00
The Nursery 16-00-00
?... 04-00-00
?.... 01-00-00
5 Belts? 07-00-00
A Bridle & Saddle 01-04-06
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Carry Over 308-04-06
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Brought from the other Side 308-04-00
To the widow & Right in the plantation 105-00-00
The whole Summe 413-04-06
John Bennett
Nathaniel Newlin
Will 70
1708
Exhibited April 24, 1708
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Chester April 10, 1708
There personally appeared Richd Wall & Isaac Taylor the Witnesses
to the foregoing Will and on their Solemn affirment according to Law,
did declare they saw Thomas Hope the Testator Exmd
Seal public Declare the same to be his Last Will & Testament &
that at the doing thereof being of Sound mind memory & understanding
to the best of their knowledge.
Coram Penvall
Died 1-4-8
Huntley
LDS Film 009548 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Parish Records
William Huntley marr. Ann New 7 Dec 1654 at Carisbrook, Isle of Wight.
LDS Film 0986897 Pa. Old Rights Index
Huntley, William Warrant Reserve 200 a Feb 6 1703 D65 139 (Kennett)
Oldham
Pa. Archives Vol. XIX Thomas Oldham married Susannah Few, daughter of
Isaac Few in 1704. She died before 1728.
LDS Film 1028830 Pa Patent Books
A7-14 28 Oct 1730(4)? Richard & Mary Fletcher in right of Robert Oldham
warrant of 10 Apr 1707. 1707 survey, bounded on N side by Isaac Few (formerly
Wm Huntley), E & part of south by Tho Hope land, S and W by John Budd.
Pearce
See History of Chester County, Pa. by Futhey & Cope.
See Gilbert Cope land map of Kennett. George Pearce and Henry Pearce tracts
are shown.
See sketch for Elizabeth Andross.
Notes for Robinson
ABRAHAM ROBINSON
Abraham ROBINSON, son of THOMAS ROBINSON, m. 1767 Mary Penrose, daughter
of Bartholomew Penrose of Naaman’s Creek. Colonial Families of the
USA: Vol. 5, Ancestry.com.
7-5-1770 Certificate of removal for Abraham ROBINSON, Phil. To Dublin.
Arch St. Mtg., Phil., Certificates of Removal 1758-1772. LDS Film 0384852.
(Probably Dublin MM in Phil. Co.)
4-9-1771, Certificate of removal for Abraham ROBINSON, Dublin to Philadelphia.
Arch St. Mtg., Phil., Certificates of Removal 1758-1772. LDS Film 0384852.
ANDREW ROBINSON
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
G340 Andrew ROBINSON 5000A, Old Patent, Phil. Reference 1702 Andrew Robinson
next to Shippen.
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 46 Probate of Thomas Bull 1686 Dec 19. Among those mentioned, Andrew
Robinson, Wm Fisher, James and Chistian Harrison, Anthony Weston …
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
D-46 Andrew robinson 1690 5000 acres
28 of 8 Mo 1692 There being a difference presented to this meeting by
Edward Farmer between himself and John Goodson, the said Edward desiring
to have his choice of others as well as friends, the mtg. Consented thereto,
and he made choice of Andrew ROBINSON & Robert Turner, and John Goodson
referring the same to friends, they desire John Delavell and Saml Carpenter
to endeavor to End the difference betwixt them, and make report to the
next monthly mtg. Phil. MM, pg. 152, LDS Film 0384850.
Andrew Robeson, by Indorsement on the said Deed, date 20, 11 mo. 1691-92
… to Nath’l Lampleigh, Boat Builder, … to James Parrock,
Ship Carpenter (1699), other half to Jno Henrickson of Phil. Boat builder
… Early Pa. Land Records, Minute Bk G, pg. 425.
CHARLES ROBINSON
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa. 1697-1710 974.8 C525
135 Charles ROBINSON deed of Mortgage to Nicholas Ireland 500A 1704, 50
acres Darby 1705.
New Jersey Colonial Documents, Calendar of Wills
Charles Robinson inventory April 16, 1719. Widow Elizabeth.
CHRISTIAN ROBINSON
1709 Christian ROBINSON, certificate from Abington. Friends Certificates
1686-1807, Philadelphia MM, LDS Film 0020405.
Christian Robison, “did belong to this meeting Severall years.”
Husband’s name not mentioned. From Abington Mo. Mtg., Pa., dated
6 mo. 27, 1709.
DANIEL ROBINSON
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
H613 Daniel ROBINSON, 1708.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-675 P. Packer to Danl ROBINSON 1705-6, Southhampton Twp.
David ROBINSON
6-15-1737 David ROBINSON produced a certificate from Philadelphia.
1-10-1739/40 David ROBINSON disowned for absconding from his creditors
and marriage by a priest to one not a member. The testimony against him
to be read at Uwchlan Meeting.
EBENEAZOR ROBINSON
Ebeneazor ROBINSON, Jr., unmarried, brazier; and late apprentice to Thomas
Crawley; dated 2 mo. 28, 1718, from Two Weeks’ Meeting in London,
England. Received 6 mo. 29, 1718.
1718 Ebeneazor ROBINSON Jr., late apprentice to Thomas Crawley, certificate
from Philadelphia. Friends Certificates 1686-1807, Philadelphia MM, LDS
Film 0020405.
Edward ROBINSON
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
G497-98 D 20 1708 Welsh Tract. Edward ROBINSON asks resurvey of Cornelius
Empson land … Bread & Cheese Island. Richard Nichols 1668 to
Thomas Jackson etc.
Edward ROBINSON & w Hannah rocf Stafford MM Eng., dtd 1711,11,7 at
Burlington MM; also pref Middletown MM, Bucks Co. Pa dtd 1713,6,6. Enc.
of Quaker Gen. V. 2.
Early Church Records of Burlington County New Jersey 974.9 M518
Vol 1 6 of 6 mo 1713 (August) Edward Robinson late of England now of Middletown
in Bucks Co Pa &
wf to Burlington MM.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
H611 Lot , Walnut St., Philadelphia, sold to Edward ROBINSON 1716.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-718 Robert ROBINSON 200 acres at Duck Creek 1684. Edward ROBINSON, one
of ye 7 sons of Robert ROBINSON, deed 1718, 200 acres to Coll, John French.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-733 Edward ROBINSON & Charles Hedge on Elk River request for their
sons. 500 acres each.
Edward ROBINSON gct Chester MM, 1720,4,6 from Burlington MM. Enc. of
Quaker Gen. V. 2.
ROBINSON in Concord Monthly Mtg.
7-6-1720 Edward ROBINSON produced a certificate from Burlington.
8-8-1722 He is appointed overseer of Chichester Meeting in room of Thomas
Dutton; Succeeded by Nathan Wood 9-2-1724.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-723 1724 Edward ROBINSON.
ROBINSON in Goshen MM 12-3-1726 A certificate for Edward R0BISON, wife
and family, is produced by Uwchlan Meeting from Concord and Chichester,
he being prevented from attending by infirmity of body. The certificate
being recorded shows that his wife’s name was Hannah, and their
children, not named, were young.
10-18-1727 Edward ROBISON, of Uwchlan Meeting, sent a request for a certificate
to
Haverford.
12-19-1727/8 Certificate signed for Edward ROBINSON and wife Hannah, to
Haverford. (Children not named, one a daughter.)
ELEANOR ROBINSON
Enc. Quaker Gen. V. 2 Pa & NJ
Pg 95 Richard ROBINSON of Salem, rmt Elinor Preston, in Salem Meeting
House. 1678,7,9.
At Duck Creek MM, 12-19-1706. Elinor ROBINSON (Charter member), representative
from Mushmillion Creek
John Chads of Birmingham, in will 10-10-1760 gives to cousin Eleanor ROBINSON
L20.
Eleanor ROBINSON, dt Hannah d. 1-12-1760, Phil. MM. Enc. of Quaker Gen.
V2.
ELIZABETH ROBINSON
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
G441 Elizabeth ROBINSON, Deed, Jul 1703
Samuel Taylor, from Abington Mo. Mtg., Pa., dated 3 mo. 28, 1711. About
to marry Elizabeth ROBINSON. Original on file. At Phila. Mo. Mtg. 3 mo.
25, 1711.
1752 Elizabeth ROBINSON, Ballycane. Friends Certificates 1686-1807, Philadelphia
MM, LDS Film 0020405.
1752 Elizabeth ROBINSON, Duck Creek MM to Wilmington. Friends Certificates
1686-1807, Philadelphia MM, LDS Film 0020405.
FRANCIS ROBINSON
Francis Robson, son of John Robson, of Farebee, Yorkshire, England, and
wife Elizabeth, was born at Farebee (Faceby?), about 1607. When but young
he was brought into Ireland. About 1634 he was married to Isabelle, daughter
of John Anderson, of Tanniferabat, Parish of Sego, Co. Armagh, Ireland.
Children: John b. 1650, at Hillsborough, Co. Down; Catherine, b. 1651,
at Killwarlin, Co. Down; Joseph, b. 1656, at Tanniferabat; Joan, b. 1653,
at same place; Jacob, b. 1 Mo. 1 1663, at same place.—Lurgan Records.
1672 Francis ROBINSON, County Armagh, Segoe Parish, persecution. Goods
taken for tithes. Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pa., Albert Cook
Meyers. Pg. 390
FHL Irish Quaker Arrivals to Pennsylvania 1682-1750 974.811 K2ma
In 1672, Francis ROBINSON, County Armagh, had his goods seized for tithes
(Stockdale, 14). In 1676, in County Down Francis ROBINSON of Segoe Parish,
suffered persecution for non-payment of tithes.—Ibid, 64.
3-26-1757 John Hobson receives a certificate to Wilmington in order for
marriage with Rebekah ROBINSON, daughter of Francis ROBINSON, deceased.
GEORGE ROBINSON
Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, Albert Cook Myers
GEORGE ROBINSON b. abt 1666 in the north of Ireland. Came to Newcastle
County in 1687. d. 9-8-1738 Brandywine Hundred, bur. Newark Meeting. Marr.
Catharine Hollingsworth b. 5m. 1669 Bellenickcrannel Co. Armagh d. 6-24-1746
m. 11-2-1688 at her parent’s house in Newcastle County. Her parents
were natives of England (according to Futhey/Cope History of Chester County)
but went to Ireland. They were Valentine Hollingsworth of Belleniskcrannell,
Parish of Segoe, County Armagh, b. 1632 in England, and Ann Ree of Tanderagee,
County Armagh b. about 1628, d. 2 mo 1 1671. Futhey/Cope says the Hollingsworths
came to Pennsylvania in 1682. Their son Henry is listed aboard the “Lion”
of Liverpool in 1683 as a servant to Robert Turner late of Dublin (A fellow
passenger being Joseph Fisher of Stillorgan near Dublin but born in Elton
in Cheshire). George and Catharine Robinson resided Brandywine Hundred,
Newcastle County.
Children of GEORGE & Catharine Robinson
1. Mary d. 7m 17 1730 m. Thomas Jacobs 8 mo 13 1710 (Chester MM)
2. *Catharine m. Jeremiah Wollaston 9 mo 21 1716
3. Ann m. Jonathan Ogden 1720 (Chester MM)
4. George d. 1775 Cecil Co. Md m. Mary McCoy 2 mo14 1726 at Nottingham
MM
5. Valentine d. 1748 m. Elizabeth Booth
6. *Rebecca bur. 12-9-1765 m. Alexander Seaton 2-2-1740. He was bur. 8-22-1763
* = Not in A. C. Myers. Wilmington MM records & opinion of various
researchers.
George Robinson (Wilmington MM Records and a researcher’s surmise
about family grouping)
Children of GEORGE ROBINSON d. bef. 1691 at Mill Creek Hundred. Bur. New
Castle Co. Del. M. Ann. Ann m. Benjamin Gill of New Castle abt. 1694.
He died in Salem Co. 1695, ship carpenter, all estate to wife. She is
said to have died intestate.
1. George b. abt 1666 d. 9m 8th 1738 m. Catharine Hollingsworth 11-2-1688
2. James d. 1726 m. Catharine (Hankin?) Note: Should be Howell?.
3. John d. 1728/9 m. Mary
4. Ann m. Abraham Hollingsworth
5. Joseph m. Elizabeth Harlan
GEORGE ROBINSON grant, 1689, land in Newcastle Co. on Shallpot Creek,
Manor of Rocklands, 200A. Resurveyed, warrant 1734, between Shallpot &
Stone Creek. LDS film 000617, Index to Newcastle Co. Warrants./Surveys.
GEORGE ROBINSON attended a meeting at Francis Bowater’s house in
1699, involved in setting up Middletown meeting.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
G488 6 Mo 15 1707 Abiah Taylor etc. .. to Henry Hollingsworth, to George
ROBINSON of Newark, County Newcastle who requests Warrant. 250A
Abstracts of Chester County Land Records Vol. 1, Bryant
6 Dec 1707 George Robinson’s tract in Aston was bounded by Robert
Chamberlain of Concord (formerly Wm Lewis) tract, near Wm Rattew &
John Plamith.
Feb 1707/08, William ROBINSON, JOSEPH & Ann ROBINSON plaintiffs in
suit against High Sheriff John Hoskins of Chester Co., defendant. The
Dft appears and confesses judgment for 60 pounds with costs, execution
to stay 6 mo. William ROBINSON, JOSEPH & Ann ROBINSON by their attorney
George ROBINSON doth hereby acknowledge full satisfaction of the above
Judgment and Costs. Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa.
Chester MM Records
6-28-1710 Thomas Jacob of Providence Meeting requests a certificate to
Newark Monthly Meeting in order to marry Mary ROBINSON, daughter of GEORGE
ROBINSON; Granted 7-25-10.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
3-13-1713 “Joseph ROBINSON, brother of GEORGE and James ROBINSON
near Brandywine, having agreed with the Secretary for 150 acres of vacant
land in Rocklands, for which he is to pay L40, part thereof in Hand and
the remainder in Three Months, with 1 shillg p.C. Quitrent. A warrt is
ordered.
Will of GEORGE ROBINSON of Concord, yeoman, dated Aug. 19, 1717, proved
6-31 1717 (Aug 31). To son-in-law (sic stepson) John Hall, after death
of wife, the plantation I own in Aston, containing about 60 acres. To
wife Sarah all personal estate during life, and after her death to be
equally divided between her three youngest children, Sarah all personal
estate during life, and after her death to be equally divided between
her three youngest children, John, Sicilly, and Margaret Hall. To Thomas
Amans one mare. Wife executrix. Witnesses: Francis Pullen, Ann Clark.
(His wife was the widow of Thomas Hall of Concord.) Inventory by Robert
Chamberlin, John Palmer. Will No. 59.
Abstracts of Wills of Chester County Pa. 1714-1750 v. 1, Katherine Reynolds
974.8 P463
pg. 11 (58) Will of George ROBINSON Dated 19 Aug, 1717, Probated 19 Aug
1717.John, Cicily & margaret Hall etc. wife Sarah.
8-31-1720 Jonathan Ogden of Chester Meeting requests a certificate in
order for marriage with Ann, daughter of GEORGE and Katherine ROBINSON,
of Newark Mo. Mtg.; Granted 9-28 Chester MM Records
8-10-1724 GEORGE ROBINSON produced a certificate from Newark. Chester
MM Records
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-725 George ROBINSON requests the Grant of abt 150 acres of Land in Rocklands
for his son Valentine, adjacent to Thomas Babb. One Wm. Forehead settled
w/o license, 1724
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I -729 George ROBINSON requests grant of abt 20A originally laid out for
mtg. House but never built. 1724
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I -738 1725 James Wood, recommended by Ebeneazor Emreson requests land
in Rocklands towards George ROBINSON.
1-12-1725/6 GEORGE ROBINSON, son of George, of Newark in New Castle County,
and Mary Mackey, daughter of Robert, both of Nottingham Meeting, declare
intentions of marriage. Second time, 2-10-1726 (Women say McCoy) Chester
MM Records
GEORGE ROBINSON and Mary Mackay, both of Cecil Co., Maryland, were married
2-14-1726, at Nottingham Mtg. Chester MM Records
Abstracts of Wills of Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pg. 43 (249) Jonathan Ogden of Chester, Innholder, in will 6-17-1727 (Aug),
appoints his father-in-law, GEORGE ROBINSON, and cousin Jacob Howell his
executors.
Joseph ROBINSON and GEORGE ROBINSON signed a petition at Concord in 1735,
regarding settlement of the boundary dispute between the proprietors of
Pennsylvania & Md. (Futhey & Cope, History of Chester Co.)
FHL Film 517059 Cope Collection, Orphans’ Court Records
17 3d Mo. (May) 1740: Acknowledgement of Jacob Howell, surviving executor
of Jonathan Ogden, that Joseph ROBINSON, executor of GEORGE ROBINSON of
New Castle County, who was joyn executor (with Jacob Howell) of Jonathan
Ogden, that on the 5th of 1st Month 1738-9 Joseph ROBINSON, after the
death of the said GEORGE ROBINSON, settled with me the account of all
the personal estate of Jonathan Ogden and that I received a balance of
(pound sign) 37-11-6, of what was due the estate of J. Ogden from the
estate of GEORGE ROBINSON.- the house and lot of Jonathan Ogden still
being unsold by desire of GEORGE ROBINSON, grandfather of the children,
who thought the house and lot would rise considerable in value before
the children were of age.
GEORGE ROBINSON, freeman, East Caln tax 1751. LDS film 0020901, Chester
Co., Pa. Tax transcripts.
ISRAEL ROBINSON
Chester Co. Tax
Israel ROBINSON, Schulkyl “Highest District” 1718,21, East
Nottingham 1725. …el ROBINSON French Creek /Branches of Brandywine
1720 (Israel or Samuel?). …eal ROBINSON New Garden 1720 (Isreal?).
Israel ROBINSON assessment of 1718, Coventry (“Highest District
from Skoolkill to Brandywine” L0 S6 3d. Futhey & Cope pg 172.
JAMES ROBINSON
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 197 Probate of James Grover Sr. 1685 Dec 1. Of Middletown (Monmouth
Wills). 1686 June 14 Account mentions James Robinson …
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 390 1687 Oct 28 Probate of James Robinson of Middletown.
JAMES ROBINSON named in will of Katharine Howell:
Howell, Katherine of Philadelphia widow of Thomas Howell lately deceased
of West New Jersey. Estate to youngest daughter Katherine wife of JAMES
ROBINSON, the latter of whom is executor. Legacies to eldest son Daniel
Howell, second son Mordecay Howell, Eldest daughter Meriam wife of Henry
Johnson; grand daughter Katherin Short. Son Daniel’s daughter Hannah
Howell. Witnesses: Joshua Tittery, Millicent Hodgkins, Prudence West.
Signed with her mark August 17, 1695. Proved, October 4, 1695. Recorded,
page 324. Abstracts of Philadelphia County Wills 1682-1726, 974.811 P2a
at Salt Lake, LDS FHL. Will 133, Book A.
Will of Thomas Howell of New Jersey. NJ Archives Series 1 Vol 1. Pg. 213.
Proved Mar 9 1686-7. Of Gloucester Co. NJ. Wf not living with testator,
who does not know whether she is alive or dead … ch Daniel, Mordecai
and 3 daus unnamed. Farm of 100A, another of 250A. Son Mordecai sole extr.
Wit Moses Lakin, Wm Willis & Steph. Penston. Inv by Geo Gouldsmith.
Bonds Mordecai Howell, Stephen Penstone of Gloucester Co and James Hill
of Burlington. Mortgage of Mordecai Howell of Copper’s Creek, Gloucester
Cou to bondsmen Penstone & Hill on 250A inherited fr father.
JAMES ROBINSON land in Newcastle Co., return of survey 10, 921A,1702,
between Mill Creek and Calf Run. LDS film 000617, Index, Warr./Surveys,
Newcastle Co.
3-13-1713 “Joseph ROBINSON, brother of George and JAMES ROBINSON
near Brandywine, having agreed with the Secretary for 150 acres of vacant
land in Rocklands, for which he is to pay L40, part thereof in Hand and
the remainder in Three Months, with 1 shillg p.C. Quitrent. A warrt is
ordered.
Early Church Records of New Castle County Delaware V. 1 975.1 E12.
JAMES ROBINSON Warden of Immanuel Church, 1710.
Early Church Records of Newcastle County Delaware V. 1 975.1 E12.
Children of JAMES & ELINOR ROBINSON, Wilmington MM. Mary 1743, Francis
1746, Rachel 1754, James 1757, Thomas 16/12/1759.
2-11-1719 JAMES ROBINSON hath produced a Certificate from Philadelphia
MM, which was read here & accepted. New Garden Monthly Meeting, 1718—1800
1720,21 tax, West Nottingham, JAMES ROBINSON. LDS film 0020901, Chester
Co., Pa. Tax transcripts.
2-8-1721 JAMES ROBINSON and Elizabeth Davis, both of Nottingham, declare
intentions of marriage. JAMES ROBINSON of Nottingham, carpenter, son of
John ROBINSON of Cumberland, parish of Dearham, England, and Elizabeth
Davis of Nottingham, daughter of David, of Montgomeryshire, Wales, were
married 3-18-1721, at Nottingham Meeting.
1732,33 tax, Kennet, JAMES ROBINSON. LDS film 0020901, Chester Co. Pa.
Tax Transcripts.
12-25-1726/7 JAMES and Elizabeth ROBINSON request a certificate to North
Wales (Gwnedd), then intending to settle within the limits thereof: Granted
1-25-1727. (MM???)
1751 tax, Haverford, JAMES ROBINSON. LDS film 0020901, Chester Co. Pa.
Tax Transcripts Pa.
28,11m,1759, marriage certificate for Thomas West Jr. of Concord Township
to Esther Newlin, daughter of Nathaniel of Concord. Guests – JAMES
& Mary ROBINSON, Thomas Fisher (not in family column), Abigail Fisher
(family column). Concord MM Marriage Certificates, Gwen Boyer Bjorkman.
(Note: This is Thomas Fisher, son of William Fisher of Philadelphia, of
the family who immigrated in 1684 from Ross in Co. of Herefordshire in
England, & wife Tabitha Janney).
JOHN ROBINSON
John ROBINSON was born near Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, 1575,
d. at Leyden, Netherlands, Mar 1, 1636. His grandson, John ROBINSON, settled
at Marcus Hook near Chester, Pa., and became father of another John who
married Miram Wade, grand-niece of Robert Wade. Came from New England
about the time of the Quaker persecutions. The census of Leyden, 1622,
shows that the Rev. John ROBINSON had at least three sons, John, Isaac
and Jacob. (Babson’s History of Gloucester, Mass.)
In possession of this family for at least four generations, and probably
more, was a seal ring with a coat of arms; - Three stags and a chevron,
with three quatre-foils upon a shield of green and gold, and crest, a
stag. The Heralds College in London, Eng., states that a family of ROBINSONs
bear these arms. Magazine of American History, vol. Xv., p. 511-512.
John ROBINSON at Falls MM, Bucks Co. Pa. rocf MM in Gainsborough Eng.
Dtd 1683,3,4. Enc. of Quaker Gen. V2.
John and Katharine ROBINSON, servants to Thomas Webb (father of Daniel
Webb), arrived 10th of 9th month 1685 aboard the "Bristol Merchant"
from Ireland. George Fisher came on the same ship, as a servant to Jasper
Farmer of Garrankeannisfeake, on the bay of Cork, Ireland. Jonathan Thatcher
came on same ship and settled in Chester County, Birmingham Township and
Thornbury Township. . Futhey & Cope pg 23 etc. Probably a brother
of Zerobabel Thatcher who was an abutting neighbor to Thomas Fisher in
Kennet Township. Nicholas Scull (later connected to John Fisher of Springfield
Township) came on same ship. See Phil & Chester Co. wills, Chester
Co. Deeds.
LDS Film 000617 Newcastle Co. Warrants & Surveys
John ROBINSON, warrant for land in Kent County 28 Apr 1694, 100 acres.
Pennsylvania Warrants & Surveys
John Robinson warrant for land in Kent County 28 Apr 1694, 100A.
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa. 1697-1710 974.8 C525
Pg 64 John ROBINSON, Charles Cocks & Peter Cocks called to next Court.
Quarter Sessions, 10 day of 7 mo 1700.
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa. 1697-1710 974.8 C525
138 7 Nov 1705 Mary Thorly – Declares John ROBINSON her fellow svt
to be father of her child. John ROBINSON to prison. His master, Thomas
Rowland, added 2 1/5 years to his indebted time. Child Hannah Thorly to
serve Thomas Rowland.
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg. 391 John Robinson probate 1705 Apr 25 of Middlesex co. NJ.
LDS Film 000617 Newcastle Co. Warrants & Surveys
John ROBINSON, Warrant 4 Mar 1716/17, Christina Hundred. Mentions purchase
by “widow Fray.”
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-702 John ROBINSON purchased a sort of Right to 200 acres of Land which
lies in Thomas Pierson’s draft in the name of John Champion, but
no warrt nor Return can be found. 200 acres. Send him word by way of his
father in law John Bickley, brother James or George. 9 of 4 mo 1720.
Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, Myers
Pg 323 Lurgan meeting at John Robinson’s house, 1688.
Chester County Probate Records
John ROBINSON died intestate. Letters granted May 30, 1732, to Mathew
Robison.
1-31-1739 Newgarden Prep. M. informs that John ROBINSON requests a certificate
to Abington for self and wife, Eunice, being about to remove.
2-28-1739 A certificate signed.
Will of John ROBINSON of East Nottingham, dated April 15, 1744: proved
Oct. 29, 1744.
To wife Martha the full right of my land during life and remainder of
goods to be at her discretion. To children, John, Aaron, Mary, Ruth, Martha,
and Miriam 5 shillings each. Executrix wife Martha, dau. of Aaron and
Miriam Coppock. Witnesses, William Bean, Alexander Yung.
John ROBINSON, Killageonahan, Co. West Meath m. Jane Lecky of Kilmeony
1733. Carlow MM.
Abstracts of Wills of Chester County Pa. 1714-1750 v. 1, Katherine Reynolds
974.8 P463
Pg. 62(348) Nathaniel Newlin of Concord 1731/2 Wit John Robertson, Jos
Pyle, Rob Green.
Chester County Wills
Will of John ROBINSON of Conestogue (Conestoga), farmer, dated March 7,
1721-21 proved 9-29-1722. To my sister Elizabeth five shillings. To friend
James Patterson all remainder of estate, real and personal: Executor.
Witnesses, George Oatway, Edward Douherty, John Morris.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I- 719 John ROBINSON, old Plantation of Stockdale 1722-23
Chester Co. Tax Records
John ROBINSON, New Garden 1719,21,1734,1751 Concord 1729, West Caln 1748,1751,1749
Freeman
John ROBINSON, will, East Nottingham, 1754
John Robertson, will, New London, 1750
Chester Co. Tax
John Robeson West Caln 1734
1-26-1734 John ROBINSON, of Abington MM, and Eunice Conelly of Newgarden
M, declare intentions.
11-25-1734 They appear the second time and he produced a certificate of
clearness and for settlement.
JOSEPH ROBINSON
Francis ROBSON, son of John ROBSON, of Farebee, Yorkshire, England, and
wife Elizabeth, was born at Farebee, about 1607. When but young he was
brought into Ireland. About 1634 he was married to Isabelle, daughter
of John Anderson, of Tanniferabat, Parish of Sego, Co. Armagh, Ireland.
Children: John b. 1650, at Hillsborough, Co. Down; Catherine, b. 1651,
at Killwarlin, Co. Down; JOSEPH, b. 1656, at Tanniferabat; Joan, b. 1653,
at same place; Jacob, b. 1 Mo. 1 1663, at same place.—Lurgan Records.
Feb 1707/08, William ROBINSON, JOSEPH & Ann ROBINSON plaintiffs in
suit against High Sheriff John Hoskins of Chester Co., defendant. The
Dft appears and confesses judgment for 60 pounds with costs, execution
to stay 6 mo. William ROBINSON, JOSEPH & Ann ROBINSON by their attorney
George ROBINSON doth hereby acknowledge full satisfaction of the above
Judgment and Costs. Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa.
JOSEPH ROBINSON, warrant, 150A, 3-14-1713, D-82-229, A-17-274. LDS film
0986897, Index to Pa. Old Rights Warrants/Surveys.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
Minutes of Commissioners of Property
3-13-1713 “JOSEPH ROBINSON, brother of Geo. And James ROBINSON near
Brandywine, having agreed with the Secretary for 150 acres of vacant land
in Rocklands, for which he is to pay L40, part thereof in Hand and the
remainder in Three Months, with 1 shillg p.C. Quitrent. A warrt is ordered.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
H559 At a mtg of commissioners at Philadelphia 13, 3 mo 1713 Joseph ROBINSON,
Brother of George & James near Brandywine, having agreed with the
secretary for 150 acres of vacant land in Rocklands, L40, Warrant ordered.
A warrant to Joseph ROBINSON 150A. LDS Film 1006503 warrant 150 A part
of vacancy in Manor of Rocklands between London Company and Brandywine
where Joseph has built a mill, 14 of 3 mo 1713.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
H572 Patent to Joseph ROBINSON in Rockland 13, 3m 1713.
JOSEPH ROBINSON married Elizabeth Harlan, 1713. Elizabeth Harlan b. 8,9,1694,
dau. of George Harlan. Futhey & Cope, History of Chester County.
JOSEPH ROBINSON tax, LDS film 0020901, Chester Co. tax transcripts.
Birmingham, 1715, 1718, 1719, 1720, 1721, 1722, 1724
Chester Co. Pa. Administrations, no. 161.Cash payment of L0:4:6 to JOSEPH
ROBINSON in Francis Huntley’s administration settlement, 1723.
JOSEPH ROBINSON and George ROBINSON signed a petition at Concord in 1735,
regarding settlement of the boundary dispute between the proprietors of
Pennsylvania & Md. (Futhey & Cope, History of Chester Co.)
Orphans’ Court Records
17 3d Mo. (May) 1740: Acknowledgement of Jacob Howell, surviving executor
of Jonathan Ogden, that JOSEPH ROBINSON, executor of George ROBINSON of
New Castle County, who was joyn executor (with Jacob Howell) of Jonathan
Ogden, that on the 5th of 1st Month 1738-9 JOSEPH ROBINSON, after the
death of the said George ROBINSON, settled with me the account of all
the personal estate of Jonathan Ogden and that I received a balance of
(pound sign) 37-11-6, of what was due the estate of J. Ogden from the
estate of George ROBINSON.- the house and lot of Jonathan Ogden still
being unsold by desire of George ROBINSON, grandfather of the children,
who thought the house and lot would rise considerable in value before
the children were of age.
FHL Film 517059 Cope Collection
Children of JOSEPH & Elizabeth Harlan ROBINSON:
1. George, b. 3-6-1715, m. about 1742 “by a priest”; to Hannah
Gregg, acknowledgment 3-7-1743.
2. Ann, b. 4-20-1717, m. 2 mo. 1737, Samuel Gregg, son of John and Elizabeth
Gregg, of Christiana Hundred
3. Rebecca, b. 5-28-1719, m. about 1742-3 --- Bays, by a priest and without
her parents’ consent, he not being a member. Disowned 1-3-1744.
4. Rachel, b. 9-12-1721, m. 3-21-1747, at Wilmington MM to Joseph Mendenhall,
b. 3-16-1724, son of Joseph and Ruth of Kennet. He d. in C. H. and she
was m. again, 7-25-1754, at Wilmington MM to Thomas Underhill, son of
John Underhill of Cecil Co. Md.
5. Mary, b. 12-5-1723, m. 10-19-1745, at Wilmington MM to William Kirk.
6. Martha, b. 22-28-1725, d. 5-21-1766; m. 8-31-1745 at Wilmington MM
to Isaac Mendenhall, b. 8-13-1719, d. 8-18-1803; son of Joseph and Ruth
of Kennet. They settled in Kennet (now Pennsbury) twp.
Ruth, b. 11-29-1727; appears to have been unmarried in 1754.
Martha ROBINSON
Chester County Tax
Martha ROBINSON Concord 1732
Widow ROBINSON Thornbury 1732
Aaron Coppock of Nottingham, in will, 10-3-1726, gives to dau. Martha
ROBINSON five shillings.
Nottingham MM established 1730
Peter Rich, son of Joseph Rich of West Nottingham, and Martha ROBINSON,
daughter of John ROBINSON of East Nottingham, were married 4-24-1742,
at East Nottingham Meeting.
Futhey & Cope, History of Chester County.
Isaac Mendenhal (b. 1719) m. Martha ROBINSON.
Mary ROBINSON
Bradford Monthly Meeting, established 1737
2-20-1749 Mary ROBINSON offers an acknowledgment for marrying out of unity,
knowing herself to belong to Friends. It appears she was recommended when
but an infant in a certificate from one Ann Cunningham, an aunt, lodged
in Philadelphia (dated 10-26-1729, from Dublin, Ireland) Her acknowledgment
is accepted.
MATTHEW ROBINSON
29th of 8th Month 1697 Deborah Burroughs & Jane Brientnell presented
to this meeting Matthew ROBINSON & Sarah Powell, who declared their
intentions of marriage, It being the first time. Phil. MM, pg. 211, LDS
Film 0384850.
PATRICK ROBINSON
In 1668, in County Armagh Patrick ROBINSON for tythes had taken from
him “a Tub, a Pot, a Frying-Pan, and a Parcel of Yarn, being most
of what was in the House worth L1.6S.”—A Compendious View,
78.
Abstracts of Philadelphia County Wills
281 Will of John Fuller of Phila. 1690, 1692. Extr Robert Turner, Patrick
ROBINSON & Saml Carpenter assts to Robert Turner younger & his
dau. Mary Turner. Wit. Andrew Robeson.
Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy V. 2 Pa & NJ
Pg 447 Phil MM PATRICK ROBINSON bur 8-22-1701.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
Book D-33 Patrick ROBINSON, Katharine Farmer widow of Jaspar Farmer, 5000
acres now K. Billop 1690
D-55 Patrick ROBINSON, Delaware Front Street, 1690
E-73 Patrick ROBINSON, 1691 Bank Lot
F-93 Commission of Patrick ROBINSON
F-117-8,9 Wit. Patrick ROBINSON, Wm. ROBINSON 1693
G 317 1702 - Patrick ROBINSON deceased.
G321 1688-9 Patrick ROBINSON Phila. Lot
G 343 1690 Patrick ROBINSON land in Tacony 70+4 acres.
H609 Patrick ROBINSON & widow Elizabeth, Philadelphia, former lots
of, 1716.
RICHARD ROBINSON
Encyclopedia Brittanica
A group of 230 Quakers embarked from Yorkshire (Scarborough) and London,
arrived in West Jersey 1677.
Encylopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. 2 Pennsylvania & New
Jersey
Pg. 17 Salem MM history. … John Fenwick of Northumberland and Edward
Byllynge purchased West Jersey from Lord Berkely …Fenwick receiving
present Salem and Cumberland Counties. In 1675 he and a group of settlers
sailed for New Jersey in the ship Griffin, and founded their colony on
the Assamhocking (now Salem) River. … Ship “Kent,” “Willing
Mind, ” “Mary of Dublin” arrived 1677 … Quaker
records start in 1676. Richard Robinson witnessed the first recorded marriage
25 of 9 mo. 1677, Abraham Strand to Rachel Nicholson.
Richard ROBINSON, of Salem, rmt Elinor Preston 1678, Salem MM. Enc. of
Quaker Gen. V. 2.
LDS Film 000617 Newcastle Co. Warrants & Surveys
Richard ROBERTSON Survey 3 Apr 1685, mentions brother Robert.
Dublin Monthly Meeting, Friends Historical Library, Dublin, Ireland
1686, 20 2mo. Richard Robinson being of a scandalous conversation…
friends to speak to him. They did speak to him and he confessed that he
was guilty of evil doing and the friends had dealt Christian like with
him and that if he not amend he deserves to be ejected…
Early Church Records of Burlington County New Jersey 974.9 M518
Vol 1 29 8 mo 1703 (October) Richard Robinson of Philadelphia to Burlington
MM.
Quaker Arrivals at Philadelphia 1682-1750 974.811 K2m 1957, FHL
Richard ROBINSON, unmarried, leather dresser, “hath been a Captive
in barbary four years and convinced of truth thear about fourteen months
before he was redeemed thence by friends: and since his Redemption when
in England had his residence in and about this City.” From Two Weeks’
Mtg. At Bull and Mouth, London, England, dated 1 mo. 22, 1702-3. Received
9 mo. 26, 1703.
LDS Film 000617 Newcastle Co. Warrants & Surveys
Richard ROBINSON resurvey 2 Feb 1702. Near Red Clay Creek.
22 of 1st mo. 1702/3 Richard ROBINSON, certificate from Bull & Mouth
Mtg., London. Friends Certificates 1686-1807, Philadelphia MM, LDS Film
0020405.
28 of 9 mo. 1703 Richard ROBINSON’s Certificate from the Bull &
Mouth meeting in London was read ordered to be recorded. Phil. MM, pg.
387, LDS Film 0384850.
27 of 8 mo. 1704 Richard ROBINSON & Sarah Jeffries were accompanied
by Jean Forrest & Elizabeth Morris & declared their intentions
of marriage the first time, he having formerly delivered a Certificate
unto this meeting. Phil. MM, pg. 426, LDS Film 0384850.
28 of 4 mo. 1706 …. Complaint by Gainer Owen, that Richard &
Sarah ROBINSON refuses to pay ….. Phil. MM, pg. 487, LDS Film 0384850.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
Minute Book H Pg. 604. 1716-17: An Indenture 2 & 3 days of Xbr 1681
to John King of Hadbury in Co. of Bucks Great Britain 1000A. Joshua Hart
of Toncastor, Northhamps & wf Alice, dau of John King. Atty RICHARD
ROBINSON of Philadelphia.
Chester Co. Tax
Richard ROBINSON Caln 1721, West Caln Freeman, 1748
Richard ROBINSON, nonresident Sadbury 1722, E. Caln 1735
Richard ROBINSON at Burlington MM, rocf Phil MM 1731,10,6 dtd 1731,8,6.
Enc. of Quaker Gen. V. 2.
Richard ROBINSON at Burlington MM disowned 1734.
Will of Richard ROBINSON of West Bradford, farmer, dated 2d Mo. April
16, 1746; proved May 27, 1746. To son Ralph L5; also provides for child
unborn. Residue to wife Mary, who is also executrix. Witnesses, John Buffington,
Samuel Savill. Chester Co. Pa. Wills, No. 979.
ROBERT ROBINSON
Warrants & Surveys of Pennsylvania LDS Film 1006503.
Warrant D-82-202; D-65-253. 300 acres on Crum Creek to Robert Robinson
of Newbie Stones, Westmorland in Old England 19 12 mo 1682. 250 acres
in Middletown to son John, then to Sarah Fallowfield in 1713. (Ridley
Creek tract.)
ROBINSON, Robert Warrant 300A Dec 9, 1682 D-82-202, Warrant Dec 5, 1682
D-82-218, Return 150A Mar 10, 1683 D-77-170. On Crum Creek, Providence
Township. Lot abuts west side of creek.
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa 1681-97 974.8 C525.
1683 ROBERT ROBINSON, Wm Woodmanson, Richard Few and others on Grand Jury.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V.1
Deed 24 & 25 May 1683 Wm Penn granted 250 acres to Lancelot Fallowfield
then of Great Strickland in the County of Westmoreland. 1733, Lancelot
Fallowfield of Grayrigg in Parish of Kirby Kendall in Co. of Westmoreland
… Grandson Lancelot Fallowfield, To Joseph Parker, 1744.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
G455 Grant, Robert ROBINSON, Rent 150A In Providence Twp, Chester Co.
Patent 1684. Note: On Crum Creek.
LDS Film 000617 Newcastle Co. Warrants & Surveys
Richard ROBINSON Survey 3 Apr 1685, mentions brother Robert.
Robert ROBINSON Warrant 3 Apr 1685 300 acres North side of Christina Creek.
Seems to say Survey 27 May 1685 200 A, part to Thomas Robinson 26A 1788.
408 Marsh Family, Armagh, northern Ireland. 1688 will of John Marsh.
ROBERT ROBINSON of Ballyhagen in parish of Killmore & Co. of Armagh,
administrator.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
H568 The Proprietor, by Deeds of Lease & Release dated 24 & 25
days of May 1683 granted to Robert ROBINSON, of Newby Stones, in County
Westmoreland Yeoman, 250A of Land in this Province his heirs etc. …
- John ROBINSON, Son & Heir to Robert. Assigned 19 of 1m 1712 to Sarah
Hallofield (sic Fallowfield) of Great Stockland in Parish of Morland Co.
afsd Sarah Hallofield (Fallowfield) by Caleb Pusey, request Warrant for
taking up land. (Note: on Ridley Creek.)
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I-718 Robert ROBINSON 200 acres at Duck Creek 1684, joining on Jos. England’s,
once Justa Andrees. Edward ROBINSON, one of ye 7 sons of Robert ROBINSON,
deed 7 Jan 1718, 200 acres to Col. John French.
RUTH ROBINSON
366 1703 Ruth ROBINSON m. John Whitsett of Grange near Charlemont.
SAMUEL ROBINSON
Abstracts of Wills of Chester County Pa. 1714-1750 v. 1, Katherine Reynolds
974.8 P463
pg 53 Will of John Spencer of London Grove. Father in law Thomas Black.
Wit Moses Harlan, Samuel ROBINSON. 1729
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
I -743 Samuel ROBINSON 1726 Requests 200 acres abt a mile from Pecque.
Samuel ROBINSON, will, 1749, No. 1247. Chester Co. Filed 30 May 1749,
Inv. April 11, 1749 by Gilbert Buchanen, Robert Erwin. Estate Book C,
P. 41 or 141? E. Nottingham. Sister Jane, sister Genet Robeson, sister
Mary. Samuel ROBINSON his mark. Finley McGrew, Gilbert Buchanan.
THOMAS ROBINSON
The Complete Book of Immigrants, Coldham 1661-1699 325.242 C688 USA
1 July (1687) Midland Circuit prisoners reprieved for transport to America.
Northampts: Tho. Robinson of Peterborough (Cambridgeshire).
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa. 1681-1697 974.8 C525
Att a Court held att Chester for ye County of Chester the 3d day in ye
1st Weeke of ye 4th moth 1688. THOMAS ROBINSON one of 12 on Petty Jury.
Att a Court held att Chester for ye County of Chester ye 3d day in ye
2d Weeke of ye 7th moth 1688. THOMAS ROBINS and Thomas Woodmans being
Convickted before John Bristow for Drunkennes breach of Peace breakin
ye great Cabin doore and ye head of Samuel Harison mate on board of ye
Ship Tryall was for ye Same Called to ye Barr Butt upon their submission
to ye Court was ordered to pay 5s/ with all Court Charges.
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 339 Probate of George Nicholson 1689 July 16. Of Chesterfield, Burlington
Co. Inventory mentions THOMAS ROBINSON.
Ancestry.Com THOMAS ROBINSON m. Susanna Witham 1 Mar 1690, Chesterfield,
NJ. American Marriage Records Before 1699 (This seems to be a mistake
for Susannah Wilson. Date was 3rd month = May, not March) There was a
Susannah Witham, dau of Robert & Anne Witham, b 29 9 mo 1668, Burlington
MM.
Early Church Records of Burlington County New Jersey 974.9 M518
Vol 2 1 of 3 mo (May) 1690 Thomas Robinson & Susannah Wilson accomplished,
even though he had no certificate from England. (Burlington MM Marriages,
Quaker)
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 391 Probate of Thomas Robinson 1690 April 23. Of Crosswick Creek; wife
Susannah. Expected child. Kinsman John Robinson of Epworth, Co. of Lincoln,
England. Bondsmen Robert Wilson, Tho Folke jr of Burlington Co, and Susanna
Robinson exctrx.
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg. 391 John Robinson probate 1705 Apr 25 of Middlesex co. NJ.
Early Church Records of Burlington County New Jersey 974.9 M518
5 of 8 mo 1691 Richard Stockton and Susannah Robinson declare intentions
of marriage …
5 of 9 mo 1691 Richard Stockton & Susannah Robinson, unseemly and
foolish carriage, marr not approved.
Att A Court held Att Chester ffor The County The Tenth Day of The Tenth
month and by Ajornment the Eleventh and Twelft Days of ye same 1695. There
was a boy that was brought in by Maurice Trent whose name Is John ROBINSON
brought To This Court to be A Judged: The Court orders that he shall serve
seven years and a halfe from this Court: The said boy was ordered to serve
his Time To Thomas Cartwright being his now master or his Asigns.
Att A Court held Att Chester ffor the County of Chester the nineth &
10th dayes of the fourth month 1696.
John Bennitt Brought A sarvant Boy to this Court to be A Judged what time
he should serve who was A Judged by this Court To serve his master or
Assignes the full terme of five years from this Court the boys name is
George ROBINSON. Nathaniel Newland Brought A sarvant boy whose name is
THOMAS ROBBINSON To be A Judged by this Court who was by the Court A Judged
to serve his sd Master or his Assignes the full terme of Eight yeares
from the 20th Day of May last.
Note: "John Bennitt" would be John Bennett, brother of Edward
Bennett, who was Elizabeth Huntley Fisher’s uncle. John was son-in-law
to William Brinton of Birmingham. This is in Futhey/Cope under "Bennett."
John Bennett was in Birmingham taxables, 1715 and THOMAS ROBINSON was
in Kennett, 1715. John & Edward Bennett came from Overly, Worcestershire
in 1684. George ROBINSON and Nathaniel Newlin were both in Concord taxables,
1715. Nathaniel Newlin, son of Nicholas, came from Mountmellick, Queens
County, Ireland, in 1683. (Futhey/Cope apparent error, says Co. Tyrone.)
** People in the “Tryall” Incident **
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V.1
6 Mar 1688/9 Francis Harrison of Chichester, yeoman to Thomas Usher of
Chichester, bond toThomas Usher … Wit. Phillip roman & Francis
Chadsey. Francis Harrison bought from Thomas Usher, house & plantation,
to be paid in London.
History of Chester Co. Pa., Futhey & Cope.
Nathan Harrison, servant on the “Welcome,” 1682.
16 Sep 1691 & 1 Apr 1692 Samuel Harrison witnessed letter of attorney
from Wm. Shardlow of London, merchant, to John Blunston of Darby. Suit
against executors of James Claypoole of Philadelphia.
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 190 Probate of Isaac Goodwin 1700 Aug 5 of Gloucester Co., son John
left to care of Samuel Harrison. See Lib 1 pg 109 Samuel Harrison.
Abstracts of Chester Co. Pa. Land Records, Bryant V.1
1 Mar 1688 Urin Keen of Chester to John Sanger, Thomas Bright, John Briton,
Caleb Pussey, Randall Vernon, Thomas Vernon, Joshua Hastings, Mordecai
Maddock, Thomas Morton, Richard Few, Walter Faucett & Edward Carter,
lot in Middletown. …
10 Jun 1691 Joshua Hastings of Nether Providence a tract on Ridley Creek
to John Sharples. …
7 Jan 1713 Joshua Hastings of Philadelphia, yeoman & wf Eliz. to John
Musgrave of Middletown … whereas in Oct 1681 Wm Penn granted to
Joshua Hastings 1000 acres … part in Middletown …
21 Feb 1697/8 Wm. Woodmansee of Chester, yeoman, to Caleb Pussey of Chester,
yeoman. … tract in Chester bounded by Chester Creek, n. side Aston
Road. …
New Jersey Archives Series 1 Vol 1 Calendar of Wills 1670-1730 974.9 N532.
Pg. 213 Will of Samuel Harrison 1703-4 Feb 9. Of Gloucester Township,
mariner. Inventory by Wm Warner et al. Adm granted to Sarah, widow of
deceased. Bond of Sarah Harrison, Wm Warner & Wm Clarke fellow bondsmen.
*******
THOMAS ROBINSON & Co., 300A, 6 of 1 Mo. 1700/01, warrant D-82-238,
return D-88-124. LDS film 0986897, Pa. Old Rights index.
THOMAS ROBINSON & Thomas Fisher original warrant from William Penn
for 300 acres “near the Brandywine,” 6 of 1 Mo. 1700/01. LDS
film 1006503, Pa. Warrrants/Surveys, Book D-82,238.
THOMAS ROBINSON, Plaintiff, John Neald Deft., at a Court of Quarter Sessions
at Chester, 11 of fourth mo. 1700. No further details. John Neild, of
Aston Twp., m. Elizabeth Ring. Dau. Jane (Hannum). John Neild came on
the “Endeavor,” 1683 as a servant to Thomas Janney of Cheshire.
Records of the Courts of Chester Co., Pa.; Futhey/Cope History of Chester
Co. Pa.
THOMAS ROBINSON and Thomas Fisher quitrent record, THOMAS ROBINSON name
lined out. Shows date of warrant 6 of 1 Mo. 1700/01, includes Observation,
“conditions to be agreed upon,” survey date given as 4 of
10 Mo. 1701, Pat. 200A to T. Fisher 1739, 118A to Wm. Fisher. Quitrents
in Arrears paid in full 1739. LDS film 0986869, Pa. Rent Rolls.
Barbados Records, Wills and Administrations Vol III 1701-1725 972.98
S215 Barbad.
Will of Thomas Cason 10 Sep 1700 “friends Thomas Robinson &
Christofer Webb.” Wit. Thomas Robinson, John Robinson, Benjamin
Rawlins.
Thomas Locksmith will 5 Sep 1701 Wit. Thomas Robinson.
Sarah Lynley administration 10 Nov 1705 Money due from Thomas Robinson.
Benjamin Robinson will 1715. Relatives in Ireland.
David Robinson (1715?) Brother Richard … sons of brother Joseph
in New York …
Coldham, Complete Book of Immigrants
The port books of Liverpool and Bristol show voyages to Virginia by the
merchant Thomas Robinson, between 1704 and 1715. He was on the "Lever"
from Liverpool to Virginia, Mr. Bryan Blundell, Master, in 1704, with
William Basnett, shipper; the "Endeavor," Mr. Edward Tarleton,
Master, bound from Liverpool to Virginia, in 1705; the "Lawrell,”
Liverpool to Virginia, in 1709; "Dolphin", Liverpool to Virginia
in 1710 with John Pemberton; "Seaflower," 1711 Liverpool to
Va.; 1711 "Amity," Liverpool to Virginia; 1712 "Rose,"
Bristol to Virginia; 1712 "Rose," Bristol to Virginia; 1713
"Dolphin," Liverpool to Va.; 1714 "Caesar,” Liverpool
to Va.; 1715 “Caesar;” Liverpool to Virginia; and 1715 "Mermaid"
Liverpool to Virginia.
THOMAS ROBINSON was a landowner in Kennet in 1715. His tax (L0 S2 d09
)was almost double that of THOMAS Fisher in the same list (L0 S1 d10)
(Futhey & Cope p. 180)
THOMAS ROBINSON, son of John ROBINSON & wife Alice. Wife Ann Walker,
m. 6 Jul 1708 at Bulwell, Nottingham, Eng. Ch. John, THOMAS, George, Mary,
James, Samuel, THOMAS, Ann. John, husband of Alice, was son of THOMAS
ROBINSON & Elizabeth Gunnel. Ancestry.com, World Family Tree, not
verified.
THOMAS ROBINSON tax, LDS film 0020901, Chester Co. tax transcripts.
Kennet, 1715, Marple, 1718, New Garden (Adjacent lands) Poor, tax waived,
1719,
Marple, 1720 (poor, tax waived), Marple, 1721
Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. 1 North & South Carolina
289.6 H665 USA
Pasquotank Monthly Meeting (Symons Creek) in North Carolina. The meeting
started in 1698.
Pg. 116 THOMAS ROBINSON, 1tm to marry Mary, 1711,9,15.. 93/116
THOMAS ROBINSON d. 1-31-1719. Wf Sarah d. 8-28-1717. Ch. Joseph b. 7-14-1712,
Ann b. 9-1-1714, John b. 10-26-1716. Thomas and Joseph Robinson were among
the first members of this meeting,
Hooper, Stephen – Philadelphia will. Wife Elizabeth. Son Stephen,
sole executor. Friend Daniel Pegg executor in trust. Witnesses THOMAS
ROBINS, Charles Spurway. Signed with his mark December 2nd 1721, proved
June 4th 1722. Recorded page 315. Abstracts of Philadelphia County Wills
1682-1726, 974.811 P2a at Salt Lake, LDS FHL. Will 249, Book D.
THOMAS ROBINSON of Ridley Twp., Chester Co., died intestate: Letters
of adm. Were granted Jan. 11, 1727/8 to Catharine ROBINSON. Inventory
by Morris Llewelen & James Savage. David Davies, John Parker. Adm.
No. 290, Wills & Admstns of Chester Co., Pa.
THOMAS ROBINSON is mentioned in Thomas Fisher’s return of survey
(re-survey)1739, 200 acres in Kennet, as co-grantee on original warrant
of 1700/01 for the tract. Abutting neighbors in 1739 re-survey: Zerobabel
Thatcher, Wm. Webb, Sarah Harlan, Abraham Parker, Ruth Harlan. LDS film
1005553, Pa. Warrants/Surveys, Bk. D-88,124.
THOMAS ROBINSON mentioned in Thomas Fisher’s patent,1739, 200 acres
in Kennet, as co-grantor on original warrant of 1700/01 for the tract.
(Patent Bk. A, Vol. 10, pp. 43,44,45, Pa. Hist. & Museum Comm., Div.
Of Land Recs.)
THOMAS ROBINSON, son of Abraham ROBINSON & Jane Green, m. Sarah Sharpe
at Claymont, DE, 1738. Ch. Jane, Abraham, Margaret, Jane, Mary, Thomas,
Sarah (Sallie), Rachel. Ancestry.com, World Family Tree, not verified.
THOMAS ROBINSON, unmarried, of Dublin, dated 2 mo. 11, 1738, from Mtg
in Dublin, Ireland. Original on file. Not recorded. At Phila., 6 mo.,
1739.
THOMAS ROBINSON, 107 acres in Chichester, from Thomas Moore 1745. Land
was Wm Rawson, Cha. Joseph, Olle Nielson, Hans Joseph, John Hendrickson,
Hans Olleson purchase, then Jonah Sandeland, then Jasper Yeates, then
Thomas Moore.
THOMAS ROBINSON tax, LDS film 0020901, Chester Co. tax transcripts.
Londonderry, 1751
THOMAS ROBINSON, son of THOMAS ROBINSON & Sarah Sharpe, b. 30 Sep
1759 at Naaman’s on Delaware, d. 21 Nov 1819 at Claymont, DE. Ancestry.com,
World Family Tree, not verified.
Abraham ROBINSON, son of THOMAS ROBINSON, m. 1767 Mary Penrose, daughter
of Bartholomew Penrose of Naaman’s Creek. Colonial Families of the
USA: Vol. 5, Ancestry.com.
Mcilvaine, Hon. Abraham R. bio. -- James McIlvaine immigrated from County
of Antrim, Ireland, about 1740, Scotch-Irish Presbyterian & Coventer’s
stock. John, eldest son of James, was twice married. 2nd Lydia dau. of
Richard Barnard. James, father of Abraham R., 5th issue of 2nd marriage.
He married Mary, dau. of Abraham ROBINSON, of Naamans Creek Del. &
settled on father’s estate on Crum Creek, Chester Co. Abraham ROBINSON
was the son of THOMAS ROBINSON, who emigrated from Ireland & married
Sarah, daughter of Bartholomew Penrose. Futhey/Cope, History of Chester
Co. Pa.
(Note: Other sources say it was Abraham ROBINSON who m. Sarah Penrose,
1767.)
THOMAS ROBINSON land on N. side of Christina Creek, Newcastle Co., return
of survey no. 9, 1788, 26A. LDS film 000617, index, Newcastle Co. Warr./Surveys.
4-6-1760 Certificate of removal for Thomas ROBINSON, son of Valentine,
decsd, Wilmington. Arch St. Mtg., Phil., Certificates of Removal 1758-1772.
LDS Film 0384852.
Walter Robinson
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 391 Walter Robinson probate 1698 Aug 6. Of Piscataway.
WILLIAM ROBINSON
New Jersey Archive Series 1 Vol 1, Wills 1670-1730. 974.9 N532
Pg 391 Doctor Wm Robison of Middlesex co. 1693 Jul 20. Bond of Margaret
Robison.
Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy V. 2 Pa & NJ
Pg. 414 Phil MM Dr. Robinson of East Jersey d. 3-19-1693.
Early Pennsylvania Land Records 974.8 P415
F-96-7 Will of Wm. ROBINSON 30,3M 1693. Elizabeth Town, Wood Bridge, Co.
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa. 1697-1710 974.8 C525
pg 11 Wm ROBINSON, Ann ROBINSON against Peter Blaxfield 1697.
Quaker Arrivals at Philadelphia 1682-1750 974.811 K2m 1957, FHL
WILLIAM ROBINSON, a young man, unmarried, of Rounton, from Mo. Mtg. At
Thirsk, Yorkshire, England, dated 10 mo. 8, 1702. Among signers are: Jo.
ROBINSON, Samuel ROBINSON, Tho. ROBINSON and Nich. ROBINSON. Original
certificate. Received 2 mo. 30, 1703.
WILLIAM Robison, unmarried, received 3 Mo. 25, 1724, dated 7 mo. 12, 1752,
from Ballycane Meeting, County Wicklow, Ireland, to Wilmington Monthly
Meeting, Delaware; they had removed some years before (see p. 93).
Records of the Courts of Chester Co. Pa.
Feb 1707/08, WILLIAM ROBINSON, Joseph & Ann ROBINSON plaintiffs in
suit against High Sheriff John Hoskins of Chester Co., defendant. The
Dft appears and confesses judgment for 60 pounds with costs, execution
to stay 6 mo. WILLIAM ROBINSON, Joseph & Ann ROBINSON by their attorney
George ROBINSON doth hereby acknowledge full satisfaction of the above
Judgment and Costs.
13 of 2 mo 1703 William ROBINSON’s Certificate from Thursk monthly
meeting in Yorkshire was read & ordered to be recorded. Phil. MM,
pg. 366, LDS Film 0384850.
28 of 6 mo. 1703 William ROBINSON References his certificate from Thursk,
Yorkshire dated 8 of 10 mo. 1702, desires a return certificate. Wm. Hudson,
George Gray & Anthony Morris enquire & write certificate. Phil.
MM, pg. 376, LDS Film 0384850.
1722 William ROBINSON Ballycane Mtg., Co. Wicklow
Nottingham Monthly Meeting
230 1724 Certificate for Lowden, signed by Wm. ROBINSON & ffrancis
Wilkinson. From Mtg at James Moore’s, Co. of Antrim.
7-11-1725 A certificate produced from Friends in Ireland respecting the
date of birth of William Lowden, formerly of Grange Meeting, Co. Antrim,
signed by WILLIAM ROBINSON and others, 9-21-1724.
Chester Monthly Meeting
3-25-1724 “WILLIAM ROBINSON appeared here and produced a Certificate
from Ballycaine Mens Meeting in the Nation of Ireland, which being Read
is to the Satisfaction of this meeting and is ordered to be recorded.”
This was dated 16th of 7th month in 1722, and states “that he is
the son of an honest friend; his father died when he was young, he lived
in our Neighborhood all his time and behaved himself Indiferent well and
Goes hence Cleare of Debts. We have made Inquiry about his Clearness upon
the account of marriage and Dont find but that he is Cleare.”
4-24-1728 He is disowned. He married out the daughter of Thomas Parke
contrary to her parents minds.
1749 tax, WILLIAM ROBINSON, New Garden. LDS film 0020901, Chester Co.
Pa. Tax Transcripts.
1751 tax, WILLIAM ROBINSON, London Britain. LDS film 0020901, Chester
Co. Pa. Tax Transcripts.
1751 tax, WILLIAM ROBINSON, Londonderry. LDS film 0020901, Chester Co.
Pa. Tax Transcripts.
1754 Mary ROBINSON dau. of William ROBINSON, certificate from Chesterfield
at Providence Meeting House. Friends Certificates 1686-1807, Philadelphia
MM, LDS Film 0020405.
MISCELLANEOUS ROBINSON, ROBESON, ROBERTSON NOTES
At Duck Creek MM, 5-19-1708. Richard Richardson of Newark & Anna
ROBINSON intent to marry.
324 Rebecca ROBINSON of Lisburn Mtg. M. 1716 at Hillsborough, Ulster
Provincial Mtg.
12-13-1759 Certificate of removal for Rebekah ROBINSON to Wilmington.
Arch St. Mtg., Phil., Certificates of Removal 1758-1772. LDS Film 0384852.
7-25-1736 Lydia ROBINSON requests a certificate.
8-10-1736 Certificate signed for Lydia ROBINSON. (Doesn’t say to
what meeting)
Joseph Tabot of Middletown, Chester Co. & Lydia Townsend, widow of
Joseph dec’d, of East Bradford, m. at Mtg House in Middletown 8,5Mm,1761.
Concord MM Marriage Certificates, Gwen Boyer Bjorkman. Witness Margaret
ROBINSON.
12-28-1761 Certificate of removal for Sarah Robeson, Salem, had married
out. Arch St. Mtg., Phil., Certificates of Removal 1758-1772. LDS Film
0384852.
Uwchlan Monthly Meeting formed 1763, by division of Goshen. (No births,
deaths or marriages of ROBINSONs recorded)
5-26-1766 Certificate of removal for Sarah Robeson, Chester, had married
out. Arch St. Mtg., Phil., Certificates of Removal 1758-1772. LDS Film
0384852.
6-6-1770 Hannah Robison received a certificate to Exeter, Berks County.
THOMAS ROBINSON OF MARYLAND
The Robinsons and Fishers of Maryland were studied in detail to determine
if either of them may have had connections to Pennsylvania. It was discovered
that several Fisher families were in Maryland earlier than the Pennsylvania
Fishers, and numerous Robinsons were also there from an early date. The
results of that study were documented in a separate book, “The First
Fishers of Chesapeake Bay,” which is in work as of this writing.
For a time I was hopeful that Thomas Robinson of Cecil County, Maryland
was connected to the Fishers of Chester County. The following summary
contains references to possible connections to Fisher families, but none
proved to be meaningful.
Robinson is one of the most commonly occurring surnames in the British
Isles and the English colonies. It is very difficult to separate the Robinson
families. Thomas Robinson of Cecil County (Maryland) became a merchant
shipper, making many trips between Liverpool, Maryland and Pennsylvania
from 1704 to 1715. In the early 1700’s Thomas Robinson, merchant
and sea captain of Cecil County, Maryland, a few miles from the border
with Chester County, Pennsylvania, belonged to St. Stephen’s Anglican
Church in Sassafrass Parish. William and Mary Fisher and son Joseph belonged
to the same church at the same time.
In 1697 Captain Thomas Robinson, merchant, ship commander and shipper
of Cecil County in Maryland, former assembly man for Talbot County, married
Sarah Frisby of Cecil County, daughter of the merchant James Frisby, formerly
of London. Thomas and Sarah went to London for a number of years to conduct
the company business, taking with them the younger Frisby children to
be educated. Part of Sarah’s dowry was land in Cecil County which
was assigned to Thomas Robinson by Peregrine Brown, merchant of London.
The London Frisbys and Browns were located in the parish of St. Dunstan,
Stepney. Their church was St. Dunstan’s West, on Fleet Street not
far from Blackfriar bridge, a Christopher Wren building which remains
intact.
A Thomas Robinson of Cecil County, Maryland died in 1686, and was probably
related to the younger Captain Thomas Robinson. In 1693, Thomas Robinson
was elected assembly man for Talbot County. In July of 1697, Mr. Thomas
Robinson Esquire married Miss Sarah Frisby, daughter of James Frisby Esq.
and wife Sarah, in St. Stephens Anglican church, North Sassafras Parish,
Cecil County. The Frisby property was mostly on the north side of the
Sassafras River, near the church.
Sarah Frisby Sr., mother-in-law of Thomas Robinson, was the former Sarah
Abraham, daughter of Isaac Abraham of Talbot County. She was related somehow
to the London Peregrine Brown family. In June of 1699, Peregrine Brown
of the City of London conveyed 500 acres to Thomas Robinson, merchant
of London, being half of “Turkey Point” in Cecil County, on
the Sassafras River. The remainder of this property eventually went to
the Frisby sons. Since Sarah (Frisby) Robinson had a brother named Peregrine,
it is assumed that Peregrine Brown was a relative. Soon after his marriage
to Sarah, Thomas Robinson appears to have become a partner of the Browns
and Frisbys in their London merchant marine company. Thomas and Sarah
Robinson took up residence in London for a time, probably in connection
with the family business. A study of the records indicates that Thomas
Robinson, Peregrine Brown and James Frisby were all in the business of
marketing and transporting tobacco from the Maryland plantations.
In 1706, the records of St. Stephens church in Cecil County show the
birth of a son Joseph to William and Mary Fisher. In November of 1712,
the records of the same church show the death of John Robinson, a young
son of Thomas and Sarah Robinson. This may mean that Thomas and Sarah
Robinson had moved back from London to Cecil County.
In 1701, Thomas Robinson arranged a Cecil County land transfer for James
Robinson Sr. and Ralph Rutter on Muddy Creek. James Robinson Jr., apparent
brother of Thomas Robinson, is probably the one who soon moved to Chester
County, Pennsylvania.
For several years beginning in 1700, the Maryland Assembly was concerned
with rumors of an impending European war. In 1702, when the tobacco shipping
masters were allocated gunpowder rations for defense, Captain Thomas Robinson
of Cecil County received 4 quarter barrels.
Thomas Robinson or “Captain Thomas Robinson” was mentioned
in administrations for John Eldridge (Cecil County, 1701), Robert Gouldsberry
(Ann Arundel County, 1701, also mentions Henry Fish(er) and George Robinson),
Henry Riggs (Cecil County, 1702), and Henry Pennington (1702, Cecil County,
also mentions Mr. James Frisby).
James Frisby left a Cecil County will in 1702, proved in London, leaving
the company sloop to his son-in-law Thomas Robinson. He offered his deceased
wife’s ring case to his daughter Sarah Robinson if she should “come
to inhabit this country.” Since Thomas was a “merchant of
London” in 1699, it seems clear that Thomas and Sarah were in London,
at least from 1699 to 1702. Sarah’s relatives, including the Peregrine
Brown family, were in London, and Sarah’s brothers were being sent
to England to be educated. Thomas and Sarah returned before the end of
1712, when the death of their young son John was recorded in the St. Stephens
parish records in North Sassafras Parish.
Thomas Robinson of Maryland and London was probably the shipper who made
runs between Liverpool and Bristol and the Atlantic provinces, lading
at the Chesapeake and Delaware ports. He shipped on the "Lever"
from Liverpool to Virginia, Mr. Bryan Blundell, Master, in 1704, with
William Basnett, shipper. Thomas Robinson was also a shipper aboard the
"Endeavor," Mr. Edward Tarleton, Master, bound from Liverpool
to Virginia,in 1705. He shipped in 1707 on the "Thomas and Elizabeth,”
Mr. Joseph Clayton, Liverpool to Philadelphia in 1709; "Lawrell”
Liverpool to Virginia; 1709; "Dolphin", Liverpool to Virginia
1710 with John Pemberton; "Seaflower," 1711 Liverpool to Va.;
1711 "Amity," Liverpool to Virginia; 1712 "Rose,"
Bristol to Virginia; 1712 "Rose," Bristol to Virginia; 1713
"Dolphin," Liverpool to Va.; 1714 "Caesar,” Liverpool
to Va.; 1715 “Caesar;” Liverpool to Virginia; 1715 "Mermaid"
Liverpool to Virginia.
Thomas Robinson of Cecil County may have been one of six brothers who
appear in the records of Cecil, Talbot, Dorchester and Somerset counties
(William, Charles, George, John, Thomas, James and Richard). There were
two known sisters (Mary and Margaret).
Thomas Robinson probably shipped tobacco for the Fishers of Maryland.
A Francis Fisher was an active shipper and sometimes ship master between
1685 and 1701, who worked the same routes as the shipper Thomas Robinson.
This Francis Fisher may have been a descendant of Francis Fisher who came
to Virginia with wife Elizabeth (Underwood) in 1652, settling on the Rappahannock
River and becoming a county justice before his death in 1656. In 1685,
Francis Fisher and James Wallis were both aboard the “Alexander,”
bound from Bristol to Virginia.
Thomas Robinson of Cecil County, Maryland was resident in London at the
time of William Penn’s land grant in Kennett, Chester County Pennsylvania,
to a Thomas Robinson and Thomas Fisher. It is possible, but not likely,
that the Maryland shipper was on a Maryland visit and went to Philadelphia
to apply for the Fisher land warrant. William Penn was in Philadelphia
when he signed the warrant, preparing to return to England on the “Endeavor.”
Both Thomas Robinson and Thomas Fisher were assessed taxes in Kennet in
1715 (the first year of surviving tax records) but only Thomas Fisher
appears in the Kennet tax lists thereafter. The tract in Kennet was not
more than 30 miles from the Elk River and Sassafras River sites in Cecil
County, Maryland where the Fisher and Robinson families were active. Thomas
Robinson and his wife Sarah (Frisby) Robinson, the Frisbys and the Browns
(in-laws of Sarah) all had land in Cecil County, near the Sassafras River.
William Fisher and his wife Mary and son Joseph, and Thomas Robinson and
his wife’s Frisby relatives were all members of the same church,
St. Stephens of North Sassafras Parish. Thomas Robinson of Cecil County
and Thomas Fisher of Talbot County (d. 1720) were both captains in the
Maryland militia and both were trading merchants. But none of this fits
well with Thomas Fisher of Chester County.
**
James Stanfield, uncle of Elizabeth Huntley Fisher of Chester County,
Pennsylvania, is mentioned in the Maryland inventory of James Dunkan in
Somerset County in 1698. Joseph Dunkan is mentioned in the inventory of
John Fisher, of Calvert County, in 1704. James Stanfield was a Philadelphia
merchant and shipper who owned the brigantine “Betsy.” His
estate administration after his death in 1699 mentions business in Baltimore,
and cattle on Gibson’s Island, near the Baltimore harbor. James
Standfield and Charles Pickering, merchants of Pennsylvania, were witnesses
when John Richardson Sr. of Kent County in Pennsylvania conveyed all his
property in Maryland to John Edmonson Sr. of Talbot County, County, Maryland.
In 1706, the probate of Henry Bishop in Maryland mentioned a payment to
the estate of James Standfield, merchant. Francis Chadsey, another uncle
of Elizabeth Huntley Fisher, did not complete the accounting of James
Standfield’s estate until 1707.
**
Thomas Fisher of Tuckahoe River, in Talbot County (Maryland), emigrated
at about the same time as the Bakers and Thomas Fisher of Pennsylvania.
His son Thomas can be traced in the Maryland records and did not go to
Pennsylvania, but it is interesting that both Thomas Robinson (of Cecil
County) and Thomas Fisher (of Tuckahoe) were captains in the Maryland
Militia. Another Thomas Fisher of Talbot County died intestate in 1698,
leaving an administrator Anne Fisher and an unnamed minor heir. The origins
of the Tuckahoe Fishers have not been traced. The evidence is not convincing
that the Talbot County Fishers had anything to do with the Fishers of
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
**
Ralph Fishbourne, a Quaker, moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 1698.
His son of the same name settled in Chester County and was a member of
Concord Monthly Meeting when Thomas Fisher married Elizabeth Huntley at
that meeting in 1713. He was a prominent early Quaker who moved to the
town of Chester, on the Delaware River, in 1699. His father-in-law was
John Simcock. In Chester, the property where Ralph Fishbourne and wife
Elizabeth lived abutted that of Isaac Few, an uncle of Elizabeth (Huntley)
Fisher (wife of Thomas Fisher of Kennet). In Maryland, Ralph Fishbourne
had property on the Choptank River near Bollingbroke Creek, where William
Robinson and William Fisher had been among the earliest property owners.
**
The Frazer family of Maryland had ties with families in Pennsylvania and
Delaware. Several Frazers by the name of Alexander are found in the records,
and it is not possible to separate them with certainty. In 1706, Alexander
Frazer bought land in Kennett, Chester County near the William Huntley
tract, and in 1717 was named Constable for Kennett Township. In 1713 Alexander
Frazer sold, to Nathan Baker, a water mill spanning Back Creek, a tributary
of Elk River in Cecil County adjoining the land of Dr. William Fisher.
Dr. William Fisher, one of the earliest landowners in Cecil County, held
the same or nearby property during the 1660’s. The creek runs into
Newcastle County, Delaware, where Alexander Frazer moved from Cecil County.
William Flower was of Chichester, Chester County, and was a member of
the Concord Monthly Meeting where Thomas Fisher married in 1713.
In 1722, the heirs of Alexander Fraser, deceased, sold 20 acres of land
and a water mill, on both sides of Back Creek in Cecil County, to Nathan
Baker. The land was at the head of the northeast branch of Elk River.
In the same year, Nathan Baker of Cecil County, merchant, and his wife
Sarah sold the property to Joshua Gee and others, with a note that he
would defend against any claim by Hester Brown (sister of Nathan Baker.)
Also in that year Henry Worley of Cecil County, miller and his wife Mary
sold land at the same place to the same group, noting defense of any claim
of the heirs of Alexander Fraser, deceased and/or his widow Elizabeth
Frazer.
Alexander Frazer of Cecil County was a member of the same church, St.
Stephens (Anglican) in Cecil County where Thomas Robinson and William
Fisher were also members.
Alexander Frasier of Maryland apparently was associated in some way with
Thomas Robinson. He is mentioned along with Thomas Robinson in the Maryland
inventory of Michael Tawney in 1692, and it was probably a relative of
the same name who appears in the 1715 Kennet tax list, in Chester County,
Pennsylvania, with Thomas Fisher and Thomas Robinson. The Dorchester County
administration of Alexander Frazer Sr. in 1709 mentions Mr. Thomas Robins
and Francis Frazer. Alexander Jr. moved northward, to Cecil County and
remained there, but his father disappeared from the records until 1723.
In 1716 Alexander Frazer Jr. of Cecil County, planter, conveyed to William
Perry of Dorchester County, planter, part of “Edmondsons Desire,”
being that part of said land which was left to said Frazer by will of
Denis Dwane, containing 100 acres, being the upper part of the land bought
by Dwane from John Atkey for 200 acres. In 1718, Alexander Fraser of Cecil
County, planter, conveyed property to Andrew Price of Queen Anne’s
County.
Benoni Philips appears to be a brother-in-law of Charles Robinson, named
in the 1713 will of Roger Clark of Dorchester County, Maryland. A Benoni
Frazer died in Dorchester County in 1773. George Robinson of Chester County,
Pennsylvania named Cicily Robinson in his will of 1717. Cicily Frazer
died in 1776 in Caroline County, Maryland.
Prior to 1706 Alexander Frazer, gentleman of Calvert County, apparently
went to Chester County, Pennsylvania under puzzling circumstances. In
the fall of 1706, Alexander Frazer, “laborer of West Town”
(Chester County, Pennsylvania), and Daniel Mackfarson, laborer of Birmingham,
in the same county, bought adjoining lots in Kennet, Chester County, from
John Guest Esquire of Philadelphia. Frances Chads, an uncle of Elizabeth
Huntley (who married Thomas Fisher of Kennet in 1713, in Concord Monthly
Meeting), witnessed Alexander Frazer’s deed.
Alexander Frazer returned to Maryland by 1723. In early 1723, a court
case in Calvert County gives a clue which may relate to Alexander Frazer’s
presence in Chester County, Pennsylvania. William Deale testified that
Alexander Frazer, gentleman, had earlier left the province for a considerable
number of years, abandoning his wife and children, and upon returning
accused his wife of eloping with Deale, who claimed to have only loaned
her money.
West Town, Chester County, where Alexander Frazer (believed to be of
Maryland) lived in 1706, was in the verge of Concord Monthly Meeting where
Thomas Fisher was a member in 1713. He then settled on his property in
Kennett and became a member of Kennett (Newark) monthly meeting where
the Fishers were members. Could there be a connection?
**
In 1744, a Maryland court record refers to a Thomas Fisher leaving Maryland.
When John Hooper “flung up the lease” on a tract of land and
wanted to transfer it to Thomas Fisher, the court said Thomas Fisher had
“absconded” and could not be found. There was no mention of
how long Hooper had kept the lease or where it was, and it is not known
which Thomas Fisher is being referred to. But it is possible that it was
a long-term lease, and Thomas Fisher had left long ago for Pennsylvania.
If it was Thomas Fisher of Kennet, he had by that time moved to East Caln,
further north in Chester County.
**
The Fishers of Dorchester County (Maryland), on the Nanticoke River, had
connections to Smith and Thatcher families who may have been the same
as families in Chester County, Pennsylvania. William Smith and Thomas
Thacher were named overseers in the will of William Fisher, of Dorchester
County in Maryland, written in 1698 and probated in 1702. Part of the
Wallis tract in Kennet, next to Robinson and Fisher, descended from John
Smith to Zorababel Thatcher, whose wife was a cousin to Phebe Pritchett,
a possible relative of the Maryland Pritchetts. Mary Pritchett, who married
Henry Fisher of Dorchester County before 1712, was born about 1683. These
names are probably mere coincidences.
**
In 1700, Edward Fisher of Dorchester County, Maryland and his wife Francis
sold their 1000-acre tract in southwestern Sussex County, Delaware to
William Clark. Agent for the sale in Sussex County was Thomas Fisher,
son of John and Margaret Fisher from Lancashire. This was probably only
a coincidence.
In 1700, Edward Fisher of Dorchester County, brother of William, referred
in his will to his sister-in-law Thomasin Fisher. Thomasin Rideaux (probably
a misreading of Prideaux) is known to have married John Robinson in 1676,
in Somerset County. In 1714, a son Samuel was born to William and Thomasin
Boulding, recorded at St. Stephens Anglican Church in North Sassafras
Parish, Cecil County, where members included Thomas Robinson and William
and Mary Fisher.
**
Thomas Robinson could have been a son of John and Thomasin (Rideaux/Prideaux)
Robinson. Thomasin may have been the sister-in-law mentioned in the 1700
will of Edward Fisher, of Dorchester County. It is not known if she was
related to Thomasin, wife of William Boulton of Cecil County, who appears
in the records of St. Stephens.
**
In conclusion, the Maryland study did not produce convincing evidence
that the early Robinsons and Fishers of Chester County were connected
to the early Robinsons and Fishers of Maryland:
(1) Thomas Robinson of Cecil County (Maryland) and London was almost
certainly the merchant/seaman who appears in shipping records until 1715,
and was possibly (but not likely) the one who obtained land with Thomas
Fisher in Chester County, Pennsylvania next to another merchant/seaman,
James Wallis.
(2) Nathan Baker, passenger on the “Vine” from Lancashire,
settled first in Concord, Chester County, Pennsylvania where Thomas Fisher
was married in 1713, then settled by 1722 at a water mill at the mouth
of Back Creek on Elk River, Cecil County, Maryland, on or near land originally
owned in 1662 by Dr. William Fisher of Maryland and Virginia. Alexander
Frazer of Cecil County, Maryland bought land in Kennett, Chester County
Pennsylvania in 1706 and settled there. He or a relative of the same name
sold the Cecil County property to Nathan Baker in 1722. These correlations
are probably mere coincidences.
Notes for Standfield
See books by J. L. Fisher listed at the beginning of this volume for
detailed Standfield notes. Some new findings:
LDS Film 0441397 English Friends Records of Worcestershire etc.
General meeting of Herts, Worcester & Wales, marriages. Mary Achelly
marr. Francis Fincher 1678, 4m 3 of City of Worcester. Worcester MM. (The
Gilbert Cope collection in Pa. says Grace Achelly married Francis Standfield
at this meeting, but not found here. Grace and Mary presumed to be sisters.)
Ruth Achelly born 1682, 2m 25, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth, Worcester
MM. Mary Fincher, daughter of Francis & Mary, born 1680,1,28, Worcester
MM. Samuel Fincher born 1682, 11, 30, same place. Deaths Elizabeth Fincher,
wife of Frances (date?). Mary Fincher, dau. of Francis & Mary d. 1680,
6,18. Samuel Fincher, son of Francis & Mary d. 1688,1,2.
Maryland Land Records
4 OLD 188 John Richardson of Kent Co. Pa. to John Emondson Senr. Of Talbot
Co., Merchant: all his property in Maryland, Mar 28 1686. Witnesses Charles
Pickering, Thomas Wilson, and James Standfield.
Record of the Courts of Chester County, Pennsylvania
1691/2 we of ye Grand Inquest present Charles Pickering and James Standfield
for that since ye Last Cort the did hunt take up and detaine for about
Twenty four hours the swine of Daniell Humphreys and Humphrey Ellis to
ye number about seven or eight: …
8 3 mo 1696 James Standfield Acknowledged A Deed to Thomas Hope ffor one
hundred Acres of land lying in the Township of marpoole … Same day,
James Standfield to Henry Hames 100 acres.
Minute Book F, Pennsylvania Land Records
1 July 1693 Griffith Jones to James Stanfield, both merchants of Philadelphia.
Part of Delaware bank lot between High & Mulberry streets. Breadth
22 ft, length 250 ft extending into river. Bounded on north by William
Salway’s lot, South with John Buzbie’s lot, West with Delaware
front street, and East with the river Delaware.
16 of 7 mo 1693 289 acres in Sussex County between the Broad-kill and
Prime hook. Wm Dyer sold to James Standfield. Francis Chadd, extr of James
Standfield sold it to William and Thomas Fisher.
1 7 mo 1697 Wm Jenner sold Philadelphia front lot to James Stanfield.
Francis Chadd, extr of James Standfield, sold it. 20 feet on the front
of Delaware bounded N with Tho Callowhill, S by Griffith Jones. Land was
Wm Beaks, then Tho Jenner. Above Griffith Jones about 200 ft above High
Street.
1702 John Hope, of Chester County, purchases 200 a’s of that Land
which was Ja’s Stanfield’s heading Peter Dix’s, at L15
p’r 100 and a Bushell of wheat; to have it at one end.
1 9 mo 1694 Ebeneazor Langford of Antigua empowered Edward Hunlock of
W New Jersey to sell a tract in Marple to James Stanfield. To Thomas Hope
8 3 mo 1696 a tract on Darby Creek. James Stanfield also sold 100 acres
of the tract to John Fincher, who sold to Henry Hams of Chester County
…
Records of the Courts of Chester County, Pennsylvania
8 Sep 1696 Jonathan Hayes Attorney for James Standfield Acknowledged A
deed To Thomas Massey ffor three hundred Acres of land lying in the Towneship
of marple …
Taylor
Futhey/Cope History of Chester County, Pa.
Pg. 738 Joseph Taylor, son of Abiah of Didcott in Berkshire, bound himself
to a carpenter for seven years from the 1st of May, 1699 but was married
March 16, 1700, to Elizabeth Haines of Harwell, in the same county. They
came to Pennsylvania in 1708, and in 1711 purchased 705 acres of land
on the west side of Brandywine, at and below the forks. In 1724 he bought
103 acres adjacent on Pocopsin Creek, where he built a mill, and there
died, 3,30,1744. His wife, Elizabeth, died 6,21,1743. Their children were
as follows: 1. Joseph, b. 10,7,1701; d. 6,2,1740; m. Catharine Baxter,
a widow. He was a wheelwright & blacksmith… (genealogy is then
given for all 7 children).
Thatcher
Richard THATCHER & Brother, Extrs, order for warrant, 250 acres,
Bucks Co. Pa., Aug 9, 1682, D67 171.
Richard THATCHER Warrant 400 Acres, Bucks Co., Aug 8, 1683, D67 165, D44
54.
Joseph THATCHER, Warrant, 350 acres, Bucks Co., Dec 1, 1701, D67 164.
LDS Film 986897, Warrant Registers
Richard THATCHER b. abt. 1645 or 1676, Uffington, Berkshire, England,
d. 1722 Chester Co. Pa. Ancestry World Tree, Ancestry.com, not verified.
Arrivals on “Bristol Merchant,” 1685, Jonathan THATCHER.
Futhey/Cope History of Chester County, Pa. Pg. 23
Richard THATCHER, 1687, one of those laying out road from Birmingham
to Concord. Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County Pa., Pg. 357
Richard THATCHER, Constable for Birmingham, Chester Co. Pa. 1687-88.
Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County, Pg. 31
Members of Concord MM, 1687-88, Richard THATCHER of Birmingham.
Members of Concord MM, 1690, Jane (THATCHER) Brinton. Concord 1st 250
Yrs.
At Birmingham 9, 10m, 1690 – Wm. Brinton Jr. mar. Jane THATCHER
Jr. Wit. Richard & Jonathan THATCHER, Mary Standfield. Concord MM
Records
Jane THATCHER, dau of Richard & Jane m. Wm. Brinton Jr. 10,9,1690.
Futhey/Cope History of Chester County, Pa. Pg 487
At George Pearson’s in Thornbury 1692-1-14 – Richard THATCHER
present. Concord MM Records
Taxables, 1693, Birmingham, Richard & Jonathan THATCHER.
Taxables, 1696, Thornbury, Jonathan THATCHER.
Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County, Pg. 33,36
Richard THATCHER of Birmingham, suit against William Huntley, entered
25 of 3m 1699, arrest granted same day. In continued action, plaintiff
failed to appear. Court granted defendant a non-suit. Bucks Co., Pa. Court
of Quarter Sessions.
At Concord 18, 12m, 1701 – Moses Key m. Elizabeth Yearsley. Wit
Jonathan & Hannah THATCHER. Concord MM Records
Road Crossing Wm. Brinton’s land, then between Jonathan THATCHER
& John Brunson, 1704/5. Futhey/Cope History of Chester County, Pa.
Pg. 352
Jonathan THATCHER to John Piggot, 100 acres, Birmingham 1705; back to
THATCHER 1705. Recs. Of the Courts of Chester Co. Pg. 133
At Concord 6, 10m, 1711 – Joseph Brinton of Thornbury m. Mary Pierce
of Chester. Wit. Hannah & Jonathan THATCHER. Concord MM Records
Jonathan THATCHER m. Hannah, dau. of Peter Dix, Birmingham (before 1714?).
Peter Dix, son of James, from city of Chester, England. Futhey/Cope, History
of Chester County, Pg. 523
Taxables, Thornbury 1715 Jonathan THATCHER. Futhey/Cope, History of Chester
County Pa., Pg. 205
At Concord 15, 2m, 1724 – Caleb Pearce of Thornbury m. Mary Walter
of Concord. Wit Jonathan & Hannah THATCHER.
At Concord 31, 10m, 1724 – Joseph Miller of Newgarden m. Anne Gilpin.
Wit Jonathan & Hannah THATCHER.
At Concord 10, 3m, 1727 – Jonathan THATCHER, son of Jonathan of
Thornbury, m. Mary Wyeth, dau. Of John, late of Birmingham. Wit. Jonathan,
Hannah, Richard, Sarah THATCHER, Jean Brinton.
At Concord 30, 8, 1728, Jacob Taylor m. Grace Worrilow. Wit Hannah THATCHER.
At Concord 17, 2m, 1729 – Nathaniel Newlin m. Mary Fincher. Wit
Jonathan THATCHER.
At Concord 22, 1m 1731 – Thomas James m. Hannah Pyle. Wit. Sarah
THATCHER.
At Chichester 23, 11m 1734 -- Richard THATCHER, son of Jonathan of Thornbury,
m. Edith Grubb, dau of Emanuel of Brandywine Hundred in Newcastle County,
Pa. Wit. Elizabeth, Martha, Jonathan Sr. & Jonathan Jr. THATCHER.
Concord MM Records
John Buffington, son of Richard Jr. & wife Phebe (Grubb), m. Elizabeth
Way & Jane THATCHER. Richard Buffington Jr. d. 1741. Futhey &
Cope, History of Chester County, Pg. 489
At Birmingham 25, 2m 1744 – Ellis Lewis Jr., son of Ellis Lewis
of Kennett, m. Ruth Wilson. Wit. Jonathan THATCHER. Concord MM Records
Taxables 1753, Birmingham, Jonathan, John THATCHER (Inmate).
Taxables 1753, Kennett, Richard THATCHER.
Taxables, 1753, Thornbury, Richard THATCHER. Pg. 205 Futhey/Cope, History
of Chester Co. Pa., Pps 162, 180, 205
At Concord 26, 5m, 1757 – Isaac Pyle, son of Joseph & Sarah,
m. Jane Newlin. Wit. Sarah, Wm., Thos. THATCHER, Abigail Fisher.
At Concord 26, 5m, 1757 – Gaius Dickenson m. Mary Newlin. Wit Wm,
Thos., Ann, Sarah THATCHER, Abigail Fisher.
At Concord 9,11m, 1757 – Joshua Hanes m. Hannah THATCHER, dau. Of
Richard of Thornbury. Wit. John & Richard THATCHER. Concord MM Records
The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 10, 1763. Chester, March 5, 1763. BY
Virtue of a Writ to me directed, will be exposed to Sale, by way of public
Vendue, about 12 o’Clock, on the 3d Day of April next, on the Premises,
a certain Messuage, Plantation and Tract of Land, situate in the Township
of Kennet, in Chester County, bounded by Lands late of Thomas Fisher,
Samuel Pyle, Abraham Parker, William Andrews, Ezekiel Harlon, and Zerobable
THATCHER, containing by Computation about 139 Acres, late the Property
of Richard THATCHER, seized and taken Execution by John Fairlamb, Sheriff.
Taxables 1774, Birmingham, John THATCHER
Jane Buffington, widow of John, dau. of Jonathan & Mary THATCHER,
m. (2) Samuel Worth, 1778. Futhey/Cope, History of Chester Co. Pa., Pg.
163,776.
Administration of Zerubable THATCHER, intestate, 1749. Sarah THATCHER
administrator.
Administration of Jonathan THATCHER, intestate, Thornbury, 1750.
Will of Sara THATCHER, widow, Kennett, 1750. Son Richard. Cousin Phebe
Pritchet.
Summary of Tax Transcripts of Chester County, Pa., 1715-1740, some years
missing;
LDS Film 0020901
Jonathan THATCHER, Thornbury, 1696, 1715,1718,1719,1727,1730,1733,1734,1735.
Jonathan THATCHER, Birmingham, 1693,1696,732,1734,1735,1736,1751,1753
John THATCHER, Birmingham, 1753(Inmate),1774
Richard THATCHER, Birmingham, 1693,1696,1750,1753
Richard THATCHER, New Garden, 1750
Richard THATCHER, Thornbury, 1753
Zorubabble THATCHER, Thornbury, 1727
Zorubabble THATCHER, Kennett, 1729,1730,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739
Jesse Green m. Edith THATCHER, dau. of Wm. & Sarah of Thornbury,
1789. Pg. 575
Birmingham Library directors, 1795, Jonathan THATCHER & Wm. THATCHER
Jr. Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County Pa., Pg. 309
Betsy J. THATCHER, dau. of Wm. & Betsy of Thornbury m. 1835, James
Painter. Futhey/Cope, History of Chester County Pa., Pg. 672
**
Wallis
Genealogical Gleanings in Eng 942 W329 GR BRT. In 1684, Charles Jones
mercht extr for Thomas Pope of Bristol.
Administration of Richard Crosby dec’d 22 May 1718, to John Crosby.
36 acres in Chichester. Notebook 17.
LDS Film 1006486 Pa Land Warrants D65
D65 208 James Wallis Survey 27-1-1701 Kennet, Chester Co. next to Thomas
Robinson (& Thomas Fisher.)
LDS Film 1006503 Pa Warrants D82
D80-78 Warrant James Wallis of Bristol, merchant 500 a. Agent Thomas Withers.
(Land next to Robinson/Fisher in Kennett). 1700.
Warrant for City Lots in Right of James Wallace Purchase 1 May 1999
John Moore & William Frampton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
26th of 5th Month 1686
Warrant D-80-106, LDS Film 1006501
By The Com’ers Impowred to Grant Lotts & Land in The province
of Pennsilvania and Territorys Thereunto belonging. At The request of
John Moore and Wm fframpton in Right of James Wallis’ Purchase that
Wee would Grant them to take up the Citty Lotts (crossed out: Liberty
Land) belonging to the Same. These are therefor in the Proprietarys Name
to will and require thee fforthwith to Survey or Cause to be Surveyed
unto them the Said Lott (?--------?) where it fell and make return thereof
to the Survey Office Dated at Philadelphia The 26th of 5th Moth 1686.
To Capt Thomas Holme Surveyr Genl James Claypoole Robert Turner
James Wallace Warrant for 1st 500 Acres of his purchase of 1000 Acres
28th of 10th Month 1700
Pennsylvania Warrants & Surveys D-80-91, LDS Film 1006501
(See Survey D-65-208, 27 of 1 Month 1701, Kennett Township, Chester County,
Pa., LDS Film 1006486)
At the Request of Thomas Withers Agent for James Wallace of Bristol Mercht
That
I would grant him to take up five Hundred Acres of Land in right of an
old Purchase of one
thousand Acres made by the Said James Wallace in England These are to
require thee forthwith
to Survey or cause to be survey’d unto him ye Said J: Wallace the
Said Number of five hundred Acres
of Land in this Province not already Survey’d taken up nor concealed
to be Laid out after the Method
of Townships by me appointed, and make Returns thereof unto my Secretaries
Office. Given under my
Hand and Seal at Philadelphia the 28th day of the 10th Mo’th 1700.
To Edward Penington Surveyor General William Penn
of the Province of Pennsylvania and Territories
**
Return of Survey for James Wallis Transcription by J. L. Fisher
27th of the 1st Month 1701 7 April 1999
D-65-208, LDS Film 1006486
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Kennet Township
(See Warrant D-80-91, 28th of 10th Month 1700, LDS Film 1006501)
Pursuant to a Warrant under the hand and seal of the Proprietarie and
Govr bearing date the 29th of xbr 1700 Granting unto James Wallis of Bristol
Mcht (at the Request of his Agent Thom: Withers) to take up five hundred
acres of Land in Right of an old purchase of One Thousand acres made by
the Said James Wallis in England There is Survey’d to the Said James
Wallis a Tract of Land in the County of Chester Beginning at a white oak
standing at the Corner of George Pierce his Land from thence extending
by the Said Land South 264 perches to a post at the Corner of Ezekiel
Harlands Land from thence east north east 266 perches to a Second post
from thence North east thirty perches to a third post at the Corner of
Tho: Robinson’s Land thence by the Said land North west 116 perches
to a Corner Hickory tree From Thence by the Said Robinson’s land
Northeast by North 315 perches to a Fourth post from thence West northwest
half a poynt west 85 perches to a fifth post from thence South fifty degrees
west three hundred and Sixty perches to place of beginning containing
five hundred and fifteen acres Survey’d and Layd Out by Henry Hollingsworth
the 27th of the first month 1701. Revised in the General Surveyor’s
Office.
Jacob Taylor
**
James Wallace Survey for 500 Acres J. L. Fisher
North side of Brandywine Creek 1 May 1999
Chester County, Pa.
14th day of 2nd Month 1702
Chester County Warrants & Surveys, D-65-209
LDS Film 1006486
Pursuant to a Warrant under the hands of the Commissioners of property
and the Seal of the province bearing date the 14th day of the 2d month
1702 Granting unto James Wallis (at the Request of his Attorney Thomas
Withers) a Survey vis five hundred acres of land in Right of the said
Wallis his purchase of one thousand acres.
There is Survey’d and Laid out unto James Wallis five hundred acres
of Land situate on the north side of Brandiwine Creek Beginning at a hickory
tree at the Corner of John Baldwins Land from thence Extending by the
said Land South five hundred twenty seven perches to a corner post Thence
west by vacant Land Two hundred eighty nine perches to Corner black oak
from thence north by the Land of Joseph Kirl Jeremiah Collet and Robert
Vernon two hundred seventy seven perches to a hickory tree from thence
East by peter Taylors Land Two hundred eighty nine perches to the place
of the beginning Survey’d by Isaac Taylor the 7th day of 9br 1702.
Revised in the Genl Surveyrs office
Jacb Taylor
**
Chester County Land Records V1 1681 - 1730, Bryant
** Vol. 3 **
Pg. 131 Deed. On 30 May 1751 William Webb of Kennett, Esq., & Rebecca
his wife, to William Webb, Jr. of Kennett, yeoman. Whereas the commissioners
of William Penn by deed dated 12 Oct 1702 granted to James Wallace of
Bristoll a tract in Kennett containing 515 acres, being part of 1000 acres
which William Penn granted to James Wallace in the year 1681, recorded
in Philadelphia, Book A., vol 2, Page 381. Whereas James Wallace by Letter
of Attorney dated 22 Sep 1688, recorded in Philadelphia, Book D2, vol
5, Page 24, appointed Thomas Withers his attorney to sell said lands.
Whereas Thomas Withers by deed dated 24 Nov 1702 granted to John Smith
of Chester County, clock maker the said 515 acres. John Smith made his
will dated 30 Dec 1706 & devised to his wife Mary, the said 515 acres.
Whereas Mary has since married John Borough, yeoman, who by their deed
dated 22 & 23 June 1712 granted the 515 acres to Nicholas Pyle. Nicholas
Pyle made his will dated 6 Oct 1715 & amongst other things devised
to his son Samuel a tract containing 257 ½ acres, located on the
southern end of the said tract in Kennett, also giving Samuel L27 when
he turns 21 years & devised to his other son Joseph, the other moiety
of the said 515 acres, being 257 ½ acres & L27 when he turns
21 years. If either son shall die before the age of 21 the survivor shall
have the whole 515 acres. The said Nickolas Pyle soon after died. Whereas
Joseph Pyle died underage, and the whole estate came to Samuel Pyle. Whereas
Samuel Pyle granted 301 acres of the 515 acres to William Webb. Now William
Webb, Sr. & Rebecca his wife for the natural love they bear their
son, grant to William Webb, Jr. a tract in Kennett bounded by land of
William Harry, land of Zerobable Thatcher, other land of William Webb,
Daniel Webb & Joshua Pierce, containing 246 acres. Signed William
Webb & Rebecca Webb. Delivered in the presence of Daniel Webb, Jacob
Tagart & Jeremiah Cloud. Recorded 6 Nov 1751. (H8:231)
Way
Futhey & Cope, History of Chester County
Pg. 756 Robert Way appeared as a witness at Chester Court 10th mo., 1686.
In 1691 he purchased 150 acres on the Brandywine, in Kennet, now Pennsbury
township, where he died in 1725. His wife, Hannah, was the daughter of
Francis and Elizabeth Hickman, and their children were John, Robert, Joseph,
Jacob, Elizabeth, Francis, Caleb, Joshua, James, and Benjamin.
Pg. 600 the Hickmans came from Marlborough in Wiltshire.
Pg. 756 John Way was born 9, 15, 1694, and died 8, 21, 1777, married Ann,
daughter of John and Margery Hannum, of Concord, and settled near his
father.
Jacob Way married Sarah Hannum, sister to his brother’s wife, and
after her death married Hannah, daughter of William Harvey, 4,10,1741.
He married 3rd Lydia Sharples Vernon.
Joseph Way married Sarah Pyle.
James Way was a blacksmith, and lived in Thornbury at the time of his
marriage 4,8,1738 to Mary Kerlin, daughter of Matthias, of Concord. They
afterwards settled in West Caln, and had a tavern at Wagontown.
Withers
LDS Film 1006501 Pa. Warrants & Surveys
D-80-117 1683(1688?) Thomas Withers in right of father William Withers,
part of 500A Warrant, Phil. City Lot.
Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania Land Records Vol. 1 1681-1730,
Bryant
Pg. 149 Deed. On 11 Qug 1712 Thomas Withers of Chichester, yeoman, &
Jane his wife, to John Packer of Birmingham, yeoman. Whereas original
patent dated 28 Dec 1700 granted to Thomas Withers a tract Kennett bounded
by land of heirs of Francis Standfield & land of William Huntley,
containing 100 acres. (C3:284)
LDS Film 1028673 Pa. Patent Index
A-8 293 20 Jun 1712 Thomas Withers 100A Chester County, Warrant of William
Withers 28 Oct 1700.
LDS Film 0441397 English Friends, Glocestershire/Wiltshire & Other
Thomas Withers of Aust Coy, Glocestershire, son of William Withers of
Cannings marr. Jane Smith of Gredidge, 1661. (Olveston Monthly Meeting)
Quitrent Records of Chester County
Receivers JL = James Logan, 1701 - 1714
JS = James Steel, 1714 - 1741
LL = Lynford Lardner, 1741 - 1753
Kennett Township
Acres
Purchaser or Grantee Qty Laid Out
Warrant
Survey
Quantity
Rent
Possessors
Amount
Now Paid to Whom & When
Observations
Renter Israel Helm
300 31.4.1684 16.4.1685 of this 100in ye
4 7 1709 to Tho Ch.
For 100
50
124 Thomas Chandler
more 50
more 104 100
50
104 Paid to H Worley 1709 …
(Payments to JS 1709-1715 etc)
Renter Ditto Pat to Tho Chandler
24:12m: 1742? Israel Holme
Swithin Chandler
now Tho Chandler
200 … (Mentions wheat in Naamans Creek Mill etc.)
Ditto Pat to G Harlan
11:Novembr 1709 ? George Harland
Vacant
marsaces? 141 Acres 400 470
60 J. Richardson cleared this to1693 in J. Logans acco. in Newcastle
County taken at J Richardson’s & then paid by his bill 12 bushls
of Wheat for ye Arrears to 1693.
Sold to I. Few
600 19-1-1702/3 15 4 1703 to BM & RP a bush
PC B. Mendenhall
Joseph Mendenhall
Robt. Pennel 500 23 1 mo 1709 by B Mend. For 250 in full for 15 bushls
at 4/6? L3.7.6
23 1 mo 1709 by R Read? For 250
L3.7.6
Old Rt
Old Rt Part of above
Wm Brown
bush&pennyPc 1 penny P Acre Tho: Hope
Ditto 100
300 400 27 12 1702
cleared to 1703 to JS
(payments to JS listed 1709 to 1741)
Lately Sold 6.7.1703 16.7.1703 1Sh
PC William Huntly
James ffew of ye above 153
and of the following 104
Wm Harvey of ye above 47
200
16:9:1729 to js in full for both L 4:13:4
18:4:1741 to js 2 yrs in full ditto L 5:2
11:10:1745 to LL 4 Yrs in full ditt L10:4
23:4Mo1726 to js by Wm H in full
L:0:11:9
Ditto as above 4.12.1701 9.10.1702 1Sh
PC Peter Dix
William Harvey
of ye above 554
300 23.1.1722 to JS 30 yrs in full L4:10:-
18.8.1734 to JS 6 yrs for 347 in full
L1:1:0
5000 Jno Tatham
5000 25.10.1703
Owen Evans see ye payment
11.4.1746 6.2.1740 to JS 37 yrs in fullof John Smith for 200 1 Sh PC John
Budd
John Smith 200
Jer. Cloud 232
500 16..3.1740 to JS 39 yrs in full L4:18:-
13.2.1742 2 yrs in full L0:4:-
11.4.1746 4 yrs in full L0:8:0
part of the foregoing & following Ditto Hen: Hollingsworth
200
2000 Barber
666 25.10.1703 Judge Guest
Daniel McFarson 300 of Judge Guest
32 of LLoyd
Alexdr Fraser 200
566
Now John McFarson
9.1.1741 to JS 37 yrs in full L3:14:- 10 Feb 1736 Rec 5 yrs in full for
332A
Wm Withers 70
Given by ye prop. 30 2 mo 1701 Thomas Withers
& Now Jn Packer
100 26.1.1714 to JS 3 lots in full
0:10:1½
17.3.1720 to JS in full 0:5:10½
25.1.1731 to JS in full 0:10:3
22.3.1740 to JS 7 yrs in full
-:9:0
24.9.1702 10.10.02 1bush wheat
PC John Hope
200 26.1.1709 to JS at Chest Mill 12 Bushls
& ? ½ bushl
x.3mo 1736 to JS L 7:14:6
1.2.1740 to JS in lieu of 11 bushls
1:15:0
ffra: Rogers of ye
Chs Pennock
500 4.12.1702 14.2.1702 1bush wheat
PC George Harland
Son Ezekiel & now Daniel Webb of Ezekiel .
Wm Fisher
300
15 16.8.1739 to JS L5:-:- 32 bushl wheat (lined out)
13.2.1742 of Wm Fisher x yrs 0:1:2 in lieu of wheat
18.9.1747 to LL the Arrears in full for 200A Ezekiel Fishers 15A is not
part of the 200A (Note mistake for Ez. Harlan)
part of ye above Ditto 1bush wheat
PC Michael Harland
now
Thomas Harlan
now Thomas Harlan his Son
300 19:1.1704 to JS by Discount for Quitrents
5:0:0
15:8.1739 to JS L2:12:- pounds to be further settled
18:.9.1747 to LL the arrears in full for 300A
Pensilv money
Rent Old Rent from 1684
by agreement
4:11:1701 To GH
20:11:1713 1bush wheat
PC George Harland
John Parker? of ye above
Wm Webb of the above 500
300
200 GH paid before 1701,52 bush of wheat for rent of 100. To that accounting
1701 for ye other there remains and Mistaken by JS.
27.11.1701 to H. Worley 1mo1709 to JS at Chester Mill 45 bush
22.2.1740 to JS in Full in lieu of wheat
1.3.1739 to JS in lieu of x bush L9:3:-
1000 James Wallace
500 2 mo 1701 12:8:1702 to
J Wallis
1Sh
PC John Smith
Wm Webb of ye above 200
Joshua Pierce 100,115
Zerobabel Thatcher 100
515
1729 to JS in full 25.4.1705 to JL in full to 1705 L1:10:10
27:8:1735 to JS 30 yrs in full L4:11:9
6.1mo.1700/1
10.X.1701
Note: Dec 10, 1701. Pat to T Fisher
16.11.1739
Note:
Jan 16, 1739 1Sh
PC Thomas Robinson (lined out)
&
Thomas ffisher
Wm Fisher
200
118 17.11.1739 to JS 38 yrs in full L3:16:0
13.2.1742 to LL 2 yrs in full 0.2.4
Granted on such terms as shall be agreed on.
Bensalem Township
Acres
Purchaser or Grantee Qty Laid Out
Warrant
Survey
Quantity
Rent
Possessors
Amount
Now Paid to Whom & When
Observations
1500
500
1000 B Chambers
Hen Green
James Hunt
J Portis & Eliz Sykes
Purchase? 274
492
980
100
450 1-4-88
31-10-1708 1688
12-7-1704
6 9mo 1704
1 sh PC Benja Chambers
Joel Bailey
John Matthews
2170 (payments described)
Resurv
12-7-1702
first survey 1688 Peter Bland/Blank
Jeremiah Cloud 344
500 (payments described)
11-7-1705 Saml Miles , sold to B Chambers see below 50 (payments described)
11-7-1705 ditto Richd Pierce, sold to B Chambers see below 100 (payments
described)
Society 5000
John Povey be?
By Abiah Taylor
24-3-1705 John Bennett
350 (payments described)
Joseph few
62 perchs,
57 perchs
170
21.1 1741 B Chambers see above
now
Abra Marshall
of B Chambers
150 5-1-1708/9 to JS in full …
acct to E Shippen to 1711 …
9-2-1712 to JS
mentions Tho Helm
22-1-1722 to JS …
Vincent Caldwell
451 pd above by B Chambers
14-3-1711 to B Chambers..Bartram 0.9.0
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