Biographical Sketch of Samuel Paschall WEBB (1904); Chester County, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by John Morris . *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** "Historical Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania", Vol. 2, edited by Gil- bert Cope and Henry Graham Ashmead, Lewis Publishing Company, New York, 1904, pp. 318-9. "SAMUEL PASCHALL WEBB. The earliest ancestor of the Webb family of whom there is any authentic record was Richard Webb, who came from the city of Gloucester to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1700, and four years later became one of the pioneer settlers of the township of Birmingham. His wife, Elizabeth, a noted minister, had visited this country in 1697 and 1698, and in the year 1710 paid a religious visit to her native land. Richard Webb was an active, public-spirited citizen, served as justice of the peace, and his death occurred in 1719. Their children were: William, Mary, Esther, Sarah, Daniel, Benjamin, Elizabeth and James Webb. "William Webb, great-grandfather of Samuel P. Webb, was born December 23, 1738, obtained a common school education, and later became interested in the various pursuits of his native township. He was united in marriage to Hannah Harlan, who was born January 1, 1747, the daughter of Isaac and Hannah Harlan. "Stephen Webb, grandfather of Samuel P. Webb, was born November 29, 1776, and after acquiring a practical education at the village school, devoted his attention to industrial pursuits. He married Mary Harvey, born Sept- ember 12, 1779, a daughter of Amos and Hannah Harvey, and among their children was a son, Stephen Webb, Jr. "Stephen A. Webb, father of Samuel P. Webb, was born June 18, 1815, edu- cated at the common schools of Westtown, and his business career was de- voted to agricultural pursuits. He was one of the prominent and respected citizens of the township, was frequently chosen to serve as executor and administrator of estates, and guardian for minor children, performing these trusts with scrupulous fidelity. He was united in marriage to Margaretta P. Worth, daughter of Samuel Worth, on September 20, 1838, and his death occurred April 6, 1884. His wife, Margaretta P. (Worth) Webb, died March 14, 1881. "Samuel P. Webb, son of Stephen and Margaretta (Worth) Webb, was born July 18, 1839, reared on a farm near Parkersville, Chester county, Penn- sylvania, and his education was acquired at the Westtown school. In 1860 Mr. Webb went west, settled in the state of Michigan, and up to the year 1876 was engaged in the lumber business. After the expiration of this period of time, he returned to the Webb home farm, in Pennsbury township, Chester county, Pennsylvania, and the remainder of his life was devoted to the cultivation and improvement of the same. "On October 20, 1863, Mr. Webb married Cornelia A. Kent, a daughter of Julius and Martha (Bentley) Kent, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Their children are: 1. Bentley Kent, born January 26, 1866 in Chester county, Pennsyl- vania, acquired his education at the Normal School, Hillsdale College, which he attended for one year, and Overland College. He is now engaged in the wholesale commission business in the city of Philadelphia, where he resides with his wife, Ada P. (Sager) Webb, a daughter of John and Kasiah Sager. Their children are: Harry S., born December 21, 1889; Bertha K., born February 1, 1893; Winifred B., born April 11, 1899; Samuel B., born March 11, 1901. 2. Harry Stephen, born December 25, 1868, died August 6, 1871; 3. A son, who died in infancy; 4. A daughter, who died in infancy; 5. Samuel Archie, born August 20, 1875, obtained an excellent education at the Friends' high school, and at the present time (1903) is engaged in the occupation of farming. 6. Charles Bentley, born August 14, 1879, acquired his preliminary education at the Friends' high school, and this was supplemented by a course at a business college in Philadelphia. He is now engaged in the commission business with his brother, Bentley Kent Webb. "The father of these children died December 4, 1895, leaving surviving his widow and three sons. Mr. Webb was a progressive and enterprising citizen; he took an active interest in educational affairs and served on the school board of Pennsbury township. He was a just and conscientious man in all his business transactions, was a good citizen, an indulgent father and loving husband, and a consistent Christian. He was a member of the Pres- byterian church, as is also his wife. He was a birthright member of the Society of Friends." Photos of Samuel Paschall Webb and Cornelia A. Kent accompany this sketch.