Burial Record of Merion Meeting Graveyard (1747-1765), Montgomery County, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Eliz Hanebury with permission from transcriber - Yvonne . *********************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ********************************************** The Incompleted Burial Records of Merion (PA) Meeting Grave-yard by Margaret B. Harvey, A.M. Since I started entering the data from this work, I have had several emails about the source. Here is the introduction from the Transcribed copy of the hand written books. Personally I do not have any ancestors who were Welsh and no particular knowledge of them. I merely transcribed Miss Harvey's work from her handwritten composition books to a typed copy and indexed the typed copy. The punctuation, parenthesis etc. are Miss Harvey's. All conclusions are hers. My hope was that this work could guide others to their roots. As with all data it must be proven to your own satisfaction. Here is the introduction. The Incompleted Burial Records of Merion Meeting Grave-yard 1682-1848, as compiled by Margaret B. Harvey, A.M. distinguished Genealogist and Writer, born 1855 died 1912. Transcribed from Miss Harvey's Original Records in the year 1982, Indexed 1983. Following is an exerpt from a paper, written by Miss Harvey, entitled "Lower Merion Friends Meetinghouse. The History of Lower Merion Friends Meetinghouse" Published in the "American Monthly Magazine". Washington D.C. 1895. "The history of Merion Friends Meeting house is the history of the Welsh in Pennsylvania. The history of th Welsh in Pennsylvania is the history of Pennsylvania and of the United States." Dr. Edward Jones, son-in-law of Dr. Thomas Wynne, kinsman and partner of John ap Thomas, set out with his company from Bala early in the summer of 1682, embarking from Liverpool in the ship "Lyon", John Compton "Master." After a voyage of several weeks the vessel arrived at Upland, a Sweedish town on the Delaware, (now known as Chester,) in August of the same year. The original records are deposited with the Montgomery Historical Society, Norristown, PA. These records are in long hand, and wanted information must be ferreted out. By actual count of the Merion Meeting Graveyard 1935, there were 253 graves stones, mostly of Marble and of a later period than Miss Harvey's records cover. There are about 25 old field stones without names or date. The famous John Dickinson, who on or about 1785 owned a large tract of ground just East of Merion Meeting deeded to the society at that time some acres of ground to take care of future needs. Owing to the indifference of the various Boards of Trustees this ground has not been used for burial purposes but the "Merry Old Custom" of burying bodies on top of bodies has been kept up to this date. Perhaps the following extract is explanatory. "It is the sense of this meeting, that no monuments, either of wood or stone be affixed to graves in any of our burial grounds; and if any yet remain therein, that these be forthwith removed - so that no cause of uneasiness on this account may exist, or partiality by justly chargeavle upon us." 1706, 1733. From Rules of Disipline of the Yearly Meeting of Friends, for Penna. New Jersey, Delaware, and the Eastern parts of Maryland. *********** 1747 Griffith Griffith, 1 Mo. 2, 1747-8. March 2 d. A Company of Associators was formed in February, 1747. Captain, Edward Jones; 1st Lieutenant, Griffith Griffith. See Bean's "History of Montgomery County". See also, Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II. p. 432. In 1748, Capt. Edward Jones became Colonel. Griffith Griffith was the son of John Griffith and Grace Foulke, his wife, (Married 1707). The will of Griffith Griffith, of Philadelphia County, is recorded in Philadelphia. He mentions his wife Hannah. Children, Lewis and Sarah. Executrix, Hannah Griffiths. Trustees, James and Evan Jones, Richard George. Signed 12 Mo. 13, 1747-8. Witnesses, Evan Griffith, Edward Price. Proved April 1, 1748. Mary Walter, 1 Mo. 20, 1747-8. Jacob Sunday's wife, 2 Mo __ 1747. Jacob Sontag and Catharina Ankwiler were married Oct. 11, 1747. Jacob Sontag and Christina Mueller were married March 24, 1749. These marriages are recorded at St. Michael and Zion's Church, Philadelphia. A young child of William Roman, 6 Mo.15, 1747. The Roman family were early residents of Delaware County. Philip Roman, a widower, came to reside in Chester as early as 1684. In 1685, he married Sarah, widow of William Bezer. In 1690, he married Amy, widow of John Hardin. Philip Roman was a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly. two sons by his first wife were Robert and Philip. A daughter married Isaac Taylor, the Surveyor, 1694. See Dr. George Smith's "History of Delaware County". Philip Roman received a land warrant, 12 Mo. 9, 1682. See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vol. III. p. 163. Also "City Lotts", 11 Mo. 13, 1703- 4. See same Vol. p. 6. Also 170 acres of land, 4 Mo. 30, 1702. Same Vol p. 7. Philip and Wm. Roman received 2 City Lotts, 1703. See same Vol. p. 13. John Harding, with wife Amy settled in Chichester. He died in 1688, without children, and in 1690 his widow married Philip Roman. Robert Roman and Hannah Poe were married 8, 31, 1716. Marriage recorded at First Presbyterian Church Philadelphia. Sarah Roman and Richard Brannel, 3, Mo. 1, 1737. Recorded at same church. Jacob Roman married Mary, a daughter of Richard Barnard from Sheffield, England. Jacob was a Grand Juror, 1685. Died in Middletown, prior to 1704. A Stranger that Dyed at Richard Hughes, 6 Mo. 21, 1747. The name Hughes appears on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. A child of John Palmer, 6 Mo. 30, 1747. John Palmer and Deborah Bankson were married at Christ Church, Philadelphia, May 7, 1743. The Palmer family early settled on the Wissahickon. John Thomas, 3 d, departed this Life 6 th day, 7 th Mo. (called September), 1747. Letters of administration on the Estate of John Thomas of Blockley were granted in Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1747. Administrators, Hannah and Joseph Thomas. Joseph Thomas, eldest son of John and Hannah, was born 21, 3 Mo., in the reign of King George, 1720. Family Bible. Other children of John and Hannah Thomas, were John, Sarah, Susannah, mentioned in the will of their grandfather, John Thomas, who died 1727. John the grandson was then under 10 years of age. John the son of Thomas Pollin, 7 Mo. 8, 1747. Henry Pawlin, or Pawling, was a "First Purchaser" in Blockley. Mary Wilkinson, servant to John Roberts, 7 Mo. 20, 1747. Peter Jones, Merion. Will proved Sept. 23, 1747. Signed April 26, 1747. Mentions wife Catharine. Father, Peter Jones. Son, Samuel Jones. Trustees and guardians, brother Robert Jones and Uncle Joseph Williams. Witnesses, G. Llewellyn, William Thomas, Thomas Dennis. Catharine, wife of Peter Jones, Jr., of Merion, was the daughter of Robert Evans fo Gwynnedd, and his first wife Ellen Griffith (daughter of Edward of Upper Merion.) Catharine Evans was born 1 Mo. 9, 1718; and was married to Peter Jones, Jr. at Gwynnedd Meeting House, 3 Mo. 15, 1740. 3 Mo. 30, 1717. Robert Evan, son of Owen and Ellin Griffith, dau. of Edward of Upper Merion, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: Owen, Evan, John, Thomas and Robert Evan; Edward, Katharine and Thomas Griffith. This Robert Evans was the son of Owen, one of the 4 brothers Evan. Jonathan Jones, Jr. Buried 7 Mo. 24, 1747. Will proved Nov. 2, 1747. He was the son of Jonathan and Gainor (Owen) Jones, and was born 1715. Left daughters Gainor, Mary, Ann. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Thomas Jones (son of John ap Thomas). Will signed 5 Mo. 11, 1747. Mentions wife Sarah, executrix. Children, Gainor, Mary. Trustees, his father Jonathan Jones; brothers Edward and Owen Jones; brother-in-law, Evan Jones. Witnesses, David George, James Jones. A Child of Phineas Roberts, 7 Mo. 31, 1747. Phineas Roberts and Ann Wynn were married June 27, 1743. Marriage recorded at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Phineas Roberts was the son of Robert Roberts of Pencoyd and Sidney Rees, his wife. Phineas lived on a plantation in Blockley Township, bordering on the Schuylkill River and City Avenue, and now included in the West Park. Lewis, son of Lewis Jones, 8th Mo. 9th, 1747. Peter Jones, Sr. Merion. Will proved Oct. 24, 1747. Signed Sept. 1, 1747. Wife Jane, executrix. Mentions children, Peter, Robert and Martha Bevan. Grandchildren, Jesse and Elizabeth (son and daughter of Peter), and Samuel (*). Son-in-law, Thomas Davis. Trustees, son-in-law, Richard Bevan; Joseph Williams and son Robert. Witnesses, Griffith Llewellyn and Mary Llewellyn. 10, 10, 1695. Peter Jones of the Welch Tract, batchelor, - and Jane Wartin, of Merion, spinster, at the Meeting place in Merion. Wit: Thomas, John and Martha Jones; David Meredith. 4, 18, 1725. Richard Bevan of Upper Merion - and Martha Jones, dau. of Peter Jones of Merion, spinster, at Radnor. Wit: Julian, Mary and Ann Bevan; Peter, Jane, Ann, John, Robert, Mary, David and Peter Jones, Jr. 10, 8, 1725. Robert Jones, son of Peter of Merion, - and Catharine Griffith, dau. of Edward, dec'd, spinster, same twp. at Radnor Meeting. Wit: Peter, Jane, David, John, Peter, Jr., Mary, Gainor and Thos. Jones; Cath. and Thos. Griffith. Thomas David and Katharine Jones were married 9 Mo. 1, 1725. Marriage recorded at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. The name of Peter Jones appears on List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1734. John Roberts. Will proved Nov. 3, 1747. Signed Sept. 1, 1747. John Roberts, yeoman, Merion. Mentions niece Elizabeth (daughter of brother Robert Roberts). Wife Margaret, executrix. Son Hugh. Trustees, brothers Joseph and Edward Roberts. Witnesses, Joseph Roberts, Richard Hughes, Griffith Llewellyn. The name of John Roberts appears on the List of Taxables, 1734. This John Roberts belonged to the Mill Creek family. Owen Jones, Merion. Will proved Jan. 28, 1747. Mentions wife Ann and Mary Meredith, executors. Daughters-in-law, Mary Meredith, Margaret Casilbury, Priscillow Howell, Abigail Davis, Elizabeth Petty. Mentions Thomas Thomas (Servant). Trustees, Stephen Evans, Henry Pawling, Witnesses, John Calahan, Eve Beinor. The marriage of Owen Jones and Ann Davis is recorded at Christ Church, Philadelphia, June 28, 1727. Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Hoffman of Academy P.O. Lower Merion, has in her possession a Welsh Bible, published in 1588. Among other records, it contains the following; "The Marraydge of Henry Bell and Sarah Rumford was ye ___ day 1720-1." The same marriage is recorded at Radnor Monthly Meeting: 10, 30, 1720- 1 - Henry Bell, son of Henry Bell of Monokasy, Phila. Co. and Sarah Rumford, daughter of John, of Malotan, said Co., at Merion Meeting House. Witnesses: John Rumford; Edward and Mary Jones; Evan and Abel Thomas. Malotan was a Swedish settlement near Pottstown. Morlatton. Abel Thomas, 12 Mo. 1, 1747. Merion. Will proved April 1, 1749. Signed, 11 Mo. 19, 174_. Mentions childrden John, Richard, Sarah Moore, Moses, Jane, Owen, Margaret Rhoades, Ellen Shoemaker. Grandchildren, John and Elizabeth Thomas. Trustees, Robert Evans, Hugh Evans, Robert Roberts, Edward Williams. Witnesses, John Kite, John Roberts, Edward Williams. Abel Thomas was an early purchaser in Merion and Blockley. "First Purchaser". 7, 30, 1737. Samuel Roberts, son of Adam of Darby - and Margaret Thomas, daughter of Abel of Merion, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Adam Rhoads; Abel, Richard, John, Moses, Elizabeth, Ellin, John and Hannah Thomas. 8, 6, 1743. John Thomas, son of Abel of Merion, - and Jane Roberts, dau. of John of the same place, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Abel and Moses Thomas; John, Susannah, Sydney and Ann Roberts. 1, 6, 1746-7. Jonathan Shoemaker, of Phila. - and Ellin Thomas, dau. of Abel of Merion, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Jacob, Thomas, Eliza., Rebeckah, Thomas and Jonathan Shoemaker; Abel and John Thomas. The name of Abel Thomas appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1734. For the Welch Tract, 1693. Also, on Reed's Map, illustrating, "First Purchasers". The will of Michael Wills of Lower Merion was signed Nov. 28, 1747-8. Proved Dec. 13, 1748. Mentions children Michael, Stephen, Rebecca, Thomas, Mary, Enomon, Joanna, Sarah, Sophia. Grand-child, Joanna Caldwell. Cousin John Cuthbert. Son-in-law, Owen Thomas. Executors, John Cuthbert, Michael Wills. Witnesses, John Jordan, Nathan Thomas, James Much. A child of Jeslar Giger, 12, Mo. 14, 1747-8. The Guyger family were residents of Delaware County. Jesse Guyger was naturalized in Merrion, Philadelphia County, Sep. 1765. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II. p. 392. The law required a residence in the Colony of seven years and upwards. See page 295, same Vol, The name of Jesley Guyger is on the List of Taxables for Haverford township, 1758. A daughter of Hugh Thomas, 12 Mo. 14, 1747-8. A daughter of Hugh Thomas, 12 Mo. 14, 1747-8. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1748 Morgan David, Blockley, buried 1 Mo. 4, 1748-9. Will proved March 25, 1749. Signed Feb. 26, 1748. Mentions wife Anne. Friends James, John, Isaac and Jacob Jones; Ellin Roberts; Lewis Jones; - children, David, Anne, Joseph. James Jones's children, Jesse, Richard, James, Isaac, Hannah. William Lewis's children, Gideon, Gwen, William, Susannah. - William Roberts; John Martin; David Davis's (Skinner) four children; Martha Chapman; Mary Moore; Evan James's four children. Leaves a bequest to Merion Meeting. Executor, James Jones. Witnesses, John Brooks, Mary Clark. A Child of Andrew McKewson, called John, 4 th Mo. 6, 1748. Susannah, dau. of John Robts. Matthew, was drowned 4 Mo. 6, 1748. Evan Jones, Lower Merion. Buried 5 th Mo. 30, 1748. Will proved Aug. 13, 1748. Signed 4 Mo. 12, 1748. Mentions child Ruth. Sisters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Catharine, Ann. - Step-daughter, Ann Osborne. Brothers-in-law, Jervis and Jepthath Lewis, * ( * The name Jones crossed out changed to read Lewis apparently by the author.) Sister-in-law, Hannah Lewis, Friends, Robert Roberts, Edward William. Negro - Peter. Executor, Lewis Jones. Trustees, John, Lewis and Evan Jones. Witnesses, Edward Price, Jacob Jones. William Lewis, son of William of Newtown, Chester Co. dec'd, - and Ruth Jones, dau. of Evan Jones of Merion, dec'd, were married at Gwynnedd Meeting, 11 MO. 20, 1764. This Evan Jones was a son of Thomas Jones and Anne Griffith, his wife (m. ____) Evan had a sister Katharine ( m. Lewis Jones of Blockley); a sister Sarah (m. Jonathan Jones of Wynnewood); a sister Ann (m. Jeptha Lewis of Newtown); a brother Robert Jones of the Gulf (m. Margaret Knowles); Evan Jones m. (1) Elizabeth Knowles Osborne, widow; (2) Priscilla Jones dau. John Jones, "carpenter", of Gwynnedd. Thomas King, 7 Mo. 29, 1748. Samuel Chapman, 8 Mo. 25, 1748. Samuel Chapman and Martha Moore were married Dec. 24, 1747. Marriage recorded at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Martha Chapman and Mary Moore are mentioned in the will of Morgan David of Blockley; signed Feb. 26, 1748 and proved March 25, 1749. William Manuel, an East Indian Man, 8 th Mo. 26, 1748. Black Peter, 8 Mo. 29, 1748. Abraham Kite, 9th Mo. 9, 1748. He was the son of James Keite or Kite, of England an early settler in Blockley, and his wife Mary Warner, daughter of William and Ann Warner. Abraham was born Oct. 19, 1685. He married Mary, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Peters. Other children of James and Ann (Warner) Kite were James, Jr. b. Oct 10, 1682; John, b. ___ d. May 25, `70`; Grizel, m. Samuel Lewis, Feb. 26, 1706. The marriages of Abraham Kite and Mary Peters, 6, 27, 1708; Grissell Kite and Samuel Lewis, 2, 26, 1706; and Martha Kite and Jonathan Cockshall, 8, 28, 1725, are recorded at the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends. Children of Abraham and Mary Kite were James; Isaac, John; Thomas; Elizabeth. Isaac Kite, son of Abraham, married April 2, 1749, Katharine, daughter of Anthony and Mary Tunis. James Kite married Nov. 10, 17445, Mary, dau. John Roberts. Thomas Kite married Dec. 10, 1742, Mary, dau. John and Susanna Brentnal. Elizabeth Kite married Thos. Bowen, Nov. 16, 1737. 10, 10, 1745-46. John Keite, son of Abraham of Blockley, cordwainer, - and Mary Roberts, dau. of John of Merion, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Abraham, Isaac and Jane Keite; John, Susannah, Robert and John Roberts. Thomas Lloyd, Merion. Buried 9 Mo. 18, 1748. Adventurer on Ship Lyon, He was born in Merionethshire, Wales, about 1699; died in Merion, Pa. 1748. He was a brother of Robert Lloyd, and a relative * (* Changed apparently by the author from nephew) of Thomas Lloyd, Deputy governor under William Penn. Thomas Lloyd (died 1748) married Elizabeth, daughter of William ap Edward of Blockley. This Thomas Lloyd had a cousin * (* Changed apparently by the author from nephew) "Rees Peter's wife's son", John Roberts, Cordwainer. Thomas Lloyd's will was proved Feb. 6, 1748. Signed 5 Mo. 26, 1741-2. ** (** Crossed out apparently by the author "In the 'Minute Bood of Property', this Thomas Lloyd is called 'Tho. Lloyd, yeoman, of Merioneth (not the Presid't'). Thos. Lloyd, the President, had a brother Charles who was a purchaser in Merion and sold his property to Richard Cuarton. Cha. Lloyd and Tho. Lloyd, on Holme's Map. Thomas Lloyd, the Pres't, was an early medical practitioner. He was born in Dolobran, Montgomeryshire, 1640. Educated at Oxford University. Died in Penna. 1694. He had nine children; a son, Thomas of Philadelphia, who had numerous descendants; three other sons, who died without issue; a dau. Hannah, who married John Delavall and Richard Hill; a dau. Rachel who m. Samuel Preston; a dau. Mary who m. Isaac Norris; a dau. Elizabeth who m. Daniel Zachary; and a dau. Deborah, who m. Mordecai Moore. Thos. Lloyd, Merion, mentions wife Elizabeth. Children, Thos., John, Evan, Sarah, Jane, Elizabeth Lloyd. Trustees, Griffith Llewellyn, Richard Lloyd. Wit: David Davids, Jr., Richard Lloyd. John Warner by the Road, Buried 9 th Mo. 19, 1748. Estate administered in Philadelphia. 1748. Letters of Administration granted to Sarah Warner, widow and Relict of John Warner, Nov. 21, 1748. Letters of Administration granted to Veronica Warner, widow and Relict of Isaac Warner, Nov 21, 1748. Letters of Administration on the estate of John Warner granted to Mary Warner, widow, and Jacob Heston, Nov. 26, 1748. 10, 7, 1748. Joseph Lacey, of Buchingham, Bucks Co. - and Esther Warner, daughter of John Warner of Blockley, dec'd, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: John, Jr., Gemima and Jane Lacey; Mary, Hannah, and Catharine Warner. 10, 14, 1750. Thomas Williams, of Philadelphia, cordwainer, son of Thomas of said city, dec'd - and Rachel Warner, daughter of John of Blockley, dec'd, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Mary, Joseph and Samuel Williams; Mary, Benjamin, Isaac, Hannah and Barbara Warner. 11, 11, 1739-40. Jacob Heston, of Wrightstown, Bucks Co. - and Mary Warner, dau. of John of Blockley, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Zebulon and Thos. Heston; John, Mary, Joseph, Isaac, Eliz., Esther, Susanna, Edward, John and Arnold Warner. Elizabeth Lloyd, wife of Thomas, and daughter of William ap Edward, died December, 1748. Buried 10 Mo. 11, 1748. Will proved Feb. 6, 1749. Her husband, Thomas Lloyd was the son of John Lloyd. Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Lloyd were, 1. Thomas, b. 7 Mo. 1699. Revmoved to Bucks Co. Pa. 2. Sarah, b. 7 Mo. 14, 1701. Married at Merion, 9 Mo 8, 1721. John Morgan, son of Edward Morgan of Gwynnedd. 3. Jane, b. 6 Mo. 11, 1703 - m. at Merion, 8 Mo. 8, 1725, Lewis Williams, of Gwynnedd. Her second Husband was a Mr. Darkins. 4. John, b. 10 Mo. 19, 1704, m. at Merion, 10 Mo. 31, 1731, Eleanor Pugh, dau. Henry and Catharine. 5. Elizabeth, b. 8, Mo. 29, 1706. m. at Merion, 10 Mo. 8, 1728, Joseph Morgan, son of Edward of Gwynnedd. 6. William b. 10 Mo. 4, 1708. Died young. 7. Evan, b. 1713. married, Dec. 20, 1748, Abigail Davis. Executor to the wills of his father and mother, 1748. The marriage of Evan Lloyd and Abigail Davis, Dec. 20, 1748, is recorded at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Evan Reese Affie, 10 Mo. 23, 1748. Estate administered in Philadelphia, 1748. Letters of Administration granted to Jane Reese, widow and Relict of Evan Reese, yeoman, Jan. 28, 1748. Evan Rees and Jane Thomas were married Sept. 4, 1746. Marriage recorded at Christ Church, Philadelphia. The name of Evan Rees appears on List of Taxables, 1734. A Child of Conrad Shutz. 12 Mo. 22, 1748-9. The Sheetz family resided on Mill Creek. They were papermakers. On the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1769, is the name "Conrad Shultz", 2 paper mills. The name was originally Schuts, (Hunter), and was modernized, "Sheetz". On the List of Taxables for 1774, is Catharine Shutz for the estate", 100 acres. Also, Benjamin Scheetz (Shutz). On the List for 1779, Cath'e Shultz. On the List of 1782, Catharine Scheets, Benjamin Scheetz. On List of 1783, Catharine Sheetz, 2 paper - mills, and 100 acres; Benjamin Sheetz. Another list of 1779, Catharine Schultz, widow; and Benjamin Schultz. List of 1780, Catharine Scheetz, Benjamin Scheetz. Among the marriage recorded are, Friedrich Schuz (papermaker) and Mary Barbara Bates, April 8, 1784. William Sheetz, Hannah Underwood, April 28, 1779. Francis Sheetz, Catharine Sibley, Oct. 18, 1796. The above marriages are recorded at St. Michael and Zion's Church, Philadelphia. Francis Scheetz, just named, was the son of Benjamin Scheetz; and Catharine Sibley was the daughter of Rudolph Sibley. Eliz. wife of Wm. Roberts of Blockley, 12 Mo. 25, 1748-9. Her maiden name was Warner. This William Roberts was the second son of William Roberts, and owned a large tract of land on the Haverford Road. William Roberts, the widower, married (2) Ann Roberts. William Roberts and Ann Roberts, were married Feb. 21, 1751. This marriage is recorded at St. Michael and Zion's Church Phila. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1749 Mary, daughter of Daniel and Jane Williams, born 11 Mo. 11, 1747; died 2 Mo. 6, 1749. Daniel Williams was born 12 Mo. 2, 1717, and was the son of Edward William of Blockley and Eleanor Lawrence, his wife. Daniel married Jane Oldman and had numerous children, most of whom died young. He was the founder of Williamsport, Pa. having erected a saw-mill there at an early date. He was a signer of the Non-Importation Act, 1765, and a Revolutionary patriot. Daniel Williams is mentioned in the will of his uncle Daniel Lawrence of Haverford, who died 1719. The will of Daniel Lawrence, recorded at West Chester. Mentions his mother, "Brother Thomas and his son David." "My brother Henry, and sister Rachel and brother William", (under 24). "My sister Eleanor's son Daniel Williams, and her daughter Sarah Williams". Servant David Jones. Executors, Henry and Thomas Lawrence. Signed Ap. 1, 1719. Wit: Richard Hayes, David Lewis, Henry Lewis. Proved May 5, 1719. The will of Henry Lawrence of Haverford is recorded at West Chester. Mentions son Henry. Grandsons, Abner and Henry Lewis. "My daughter, Jane Lewis and my dau. Mary Jones". "My 5 Grandchildren, Mordica, Joseph, Joshua, Samuel and Mary Lawrence". "My 7 grandchildren, Abner, Rachel, Henry, Mary, Enos, Lewis & Hannah Lewis". "My daus. Margt., Ellin & Hannah Lawrence, (Ex.) Trustees, Son Henry, son-in-law, David Lewis. Cousins, Daniel Williams & Wm. Lawrence, friend Saml. Humphreys. Pr. Feb. 24, 1766. S. 8, 23, 1762. Wit: Saml. Humphreys, Wm. Lawrence, Ed. Humphreys. Jane Owen of Uwchlan, died 1779. Will proved in Chester Co. 1779. Mentions her niece, Ann George. Niece, Elizabeth Poter (Potter). Mentions also, Elizabeth Owen, wife of David Owen. Nephew, Jesse George; nephew, Thomas George: nephew, Edward George. Relation, Mary Walker. Friend, Margaret Evans. Children of niece, Elizabeth Porter. Friend Richard Downing. Leaves a bequest to Merion Meeting. Mentions her friend John Roberts, miller. Nephews, Jesse George, David George, Thomas George, Edward George, Amos George, the Georges of Blockley - Ann George, sister of 4 brothers, David, Thomas, Edward, and Amos. Nephews, George Eavenson and Seth Eavenson. Children of nephew, Amos George: - Joseph, Richard, Ann. Witnesses, Lewis Jones and James Jones. Signed 1773. Edward George, of Blockley. Buried 2 Mo. 24, 1749. Will proved May 17, 1749. Edward George, an early purchaser in Blockley, was the son of Richard George and his wife, who came from Llangerig, Wales, with numerous children, in 1708. Arriving at Chester, Pa., the father died there. His sons settled in Blockley township, Philadelphia. Pa. The children of Richard George were, George George, who married Elizabeth Lewis (dau. of David and Ann Lewis of Haverofrd) 1730; Richard, m. Esther (Warner) Humphrey, 1740; David m. Margaret Edwards, 1719-20; Jane, m. David Owens of Uwchlan, 1741; Catherine, m. Joseph Eavenson of Thornbury, Chester, Co. 1717; Evan_______; Amy (crossed out); Rachel, b. 1728; Edward. David George of Blockley and Margaret Edwards of Merion, at Merion, 1 Mo. 4, 1719-20. Joseph Eavenson, son of Thomas Eavenson of Thornbury, Chester Co., - to Catharine George, daughter of Richard George, of Montgomeryshire, N. Wales, at Merion, 2 Mo. 10, 1717. Wit: Thomas and Richard Eavenson; Edward, David, George, Evan, Richard, Hugh, Edward and Amy George. Will proved May 17, 1749. Signed 3 Mo. 5, 1747. Mentions his mother. Brothers David, George, Richard, Evan. Sisters, Jane Owen, Katharine Eveson. Cousin Mary Hutton. Executors. David, George and Richard George. Witnesses Thomas Winne, Edward William. Twins of John Matson, 4 Mo. 17, 1749. John Matson and Katharine Gregory were married 11 Mo. 5, 1740. Marriage recorded in the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Jacob, the son of John and Catharine Matson, was born Feb. 5, 1743. Recorded in the Abel Thomas Family Bible, in possession of Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Hoffman, Academy, Lower Merion. The Matson family of Upper Merion (Matson's Ford, or Conshohocken) are descended from the Swede, Nils Matson. His son John, in 1693, had 11 in his family. John's son John was living in Upper Merion, in 1712. In the same Bible appears the following, "Abraham Musgrove, Jr." No date. Daniel and Jane (twins) children of Daniel and Jane Williams, were born 7 Mo. 9, 1748. Daniel died 5 Mo. 12, 1749. Jane died 5 Mo. 14, 1749. Daniel Davies, 6 Mo. 8, 1749. Estate administered in Philadelphia, 1749. Letters of Administration on the estate of Daniel Davis, late of Blockley, were granted to his brother Samuel Davis fo Plymouth (the widow, Mary having renounced) Aug. 12, 1749. A Dutch woman from Evan Jones's place, 6 mo. 28, 1749. Nicholas Russell, Buried 7 Mo. 4, 1749. Nicholas Russell and Mary Jones were married 7 Mo. 25, 1737. Nicholas Russell and Katharine Loreman were married 1 Mo. 2, 1740. These marriages are recorded at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Nicholas Russell was witness to a will 1743-4. The will of Thomas Hill, of the City of Philadelphia, is recorded in Philadelphia. Devisees, Wm. Cox, Mary Russell, Thomas Connor, Thos. Donohue, John Veail, John Cooper, Wm. Jones, John Chapman. Executors, John Chapman. Signed April 20, 1743-4. Witnesses, Thomas Bolland, Nicholas Russell, Mary Russell. Proved June 25, 1743. Anne Davies, widow to Morgan Davies, Blockley, 7 Mo. 26, 1749. George George, born in Wales, 9 th day of ye 2 nd Mo. 1690; died 29 of 7, 1749. Son of Richard and husband of Elizabeth. Buried 8 Mo. 1, 1749. George George purchased a tract of land in Blockley from Edward Roberts in 1708. George George married in 1730, Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of David and Ann Lewis of Haverford, Pa. The children of George and Elizabeth George were, Ann, b. 1734; Isaac, b. 1736; Enoch, b. 1731; David, b. 1738; Thomas, b. 1740; Edward, b. 1745; Amos, b. 1747. His estate was administered in Philadelphia, 1749. George George, son of Richard George of Llangerig, N. Wales, - and Elizabeth Lewis, dau. David and Ann Lewis, at Haverford, 1730. Of the children of George and Elizabeth George, Edward (b. 1745) married Sarah Williams, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Jones) Williams. Amos George (b. 1747) married Rebecca Williams, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Jones) Williams. Child of Andrew McKewson, 8 Mo. 25, 1749. A child of Jacob Beninger, 9 Mo. 9, 1749. A Jacob Benninger and Anna Margaretha Belslile were married Aug. 31, 1747. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion's Church, Philadelphia. Old Cesar, Reese Reese Negro, 10 Mo. 1749. Reese Price. Isaac Wynne, 11 Mo. 4, 1749. He was born Nov. 22, 1736, and was the son of Thomas Wynne, of Wynnstay", in Blockley, and Mary Warner, his wife. One Donelson, killed by the fall of a tree at John Robert Matthew Plantation, 11 Mo. 4, 1749. James John, Merion. Will proved Feb. 14, 1749. Signed March 7, 1747- 8. Mentions children Joyce Jones, Mary Harris, Thomas. Grandchild, Jabez Jones. Daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Jones. Friend, Elizabeth, wife of John David. Executors, John David, Griffith Llewellyn. The name of James John appears on teh List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1734. Edward William, only son of William ap Edward, b. 6 mo. 7, 1689; d. 1749. Will proved Feb. 21, 1749. His wife was Eleanor, daughter of David Lawrence of Haverford. Edward William and Eleanor Lawrence were married in 1714. Their children were, William, b. 1715; Sarah, b. and d. in 1718; Daniel, b. 1717; Sarah, b, 1720; Jospeh, b. 1722; Edward, b. 1724; Jane, b. 1732. 10, 10, 1713-14. Edward William, son of William Edward of Blockley, - and Eleanor Lawrence, dau. of David, late of Haverford, dec'd, at Haverford Meeting. Wit: Jane and John Edward; Eleanor, Daniel, Henry, Thomas, Sarah and Ellin Lawrence; Mary William. 9, 21, 1751. Evan Thomas of Lower Dublin, baker, son of Evan Thomas, dec'd, - and Jane Williams of Blockley, dau. of Edward, dec'd, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Hugh, Robert, Jonathan, David and Anne Thomas; Daniel, Joseph, Hannah and Edward Williams. Of the children of Edward and Eleanor William; - Daniel Williams married Jane Oldman, daughter of Thomas Oldman, Philadelphia. Sarah (b. 1720) married Joshua Humphreys, son of Daniel Humphreys and his wife Hannah (daughter of Dr. Thomas Wynne.) Joseph Williams (b. 1722) married Hannah Jones, daughter of Jonathan Jones of Wynnewood and his wife Gainor Owen (daughter of Robert Owen) - in 1749- 50. Edward Williams (b. 1724) married hannah Garrett of Darby, dau. Wm. Garrett. Jane Williams (b. 1732) married at Merion, 1751, Evan Thomas (son of Evan Thomas of Lower Dublin, Pa.) The children of Evan and Jane (Williams) Thomas, were Joseph, Edward, Jonathan and Eleanor Thomas. Will signed Sept. 3, 1749. Mentions wife Eleanor. Children Joseph, Edward, William, Jane, Sarah, Daniel. Grand children, Clement, Ellin. Friends, Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Morgan; Evan Lloys. Executors, Daniel and Joseph Williams. Witnesses, Hugh Evans, James Jones, Richard George. Eleanor William, wife of Edward William, also died in 1749. Aged 60. She was the daughter of David Lawrence of Haverford and his wife Eleanor Ellis (dau. of Thomas Ellis, Registrar General under William Penn). Will proved Oct. 1, 1751. Eleanor Williams, widow, Blockley. Children, Sarah, Jane, Daniel. g. child, Ellen Humphrey. David Lawrence, wife Elinor and two or three children from Pencheston, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with his father-in-law, Thomas Ellis, settled in Haverford. Children, Daniel, Henry, Thomas, Margaret, Ellinor, Rachael. - Thomas Lawrence married Sarah Williams and Henry married Ellen Williams, daughters of William ap Edward of Blockley. Eleanor Lawrence married David Llewellyn. David Lawrence died 1699. His wife survived him many years. Thomas Ellis, Registrar General, had daughters Eleanor, Rachel and Bridget. Sons, Ellis Ellis and Humphrey Ellis. Ellils Ellis married Lydia, daughter of Elizabeth Humphrey, in 1685 - had 10 children. Humphrey Ellis married Gwen Rees, 1684. Gwen died 1686, leaving 2 children, Thomas and Lydia (twins). On Jan. 19, 1687, Humphrey married Jane David of Haverford (Relict of Treherne David). Children, Margaret, Jane, Rachel, Ellin, Humphrey, Sublimus, Jeremiah. Humphrey died 1741 - his wife, 1745. Eleanor Ellis married David Lawrence. Rachel Ellis married Robert Wharton at Merion, 1701. Thomas Ellis had, by his * ( *the word first crossed out apparently by the author) wife, - Ellin Ellis, Humphrey Ellis, Bridget, Eleanor. By his ** (**the word second crossed out apparently by the author) wife, Ellin Rees, had *** (***the word one was crossed out apparently by the author) a dau. Rachel Ellis. Ellis Ellis m. Lydia, dau. of Samuel and Eliz. Humphrey. Had 10 children - the 3 eldest died unmarried. Benjamin, the 5 th child, married Ann Swaffer, a Netherlander by birth - had 4 daughters, 7 sons. The name of Swaffer appears quite early: - James Swaffer owned a lot on the South side of Walnut Street, Philadelphia, the "3 rd Lott W. w'd of the third Street", 1703. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIX, p. 386. William Swaffer purchased 150 acres of land in the Welch Tract, prior to 1703. See same Vol. p. 387. The 150 acres was granted 2 Mo. 4, 1683, to Robert Caldwell, and his Daugh'r Mary "now wife to said Swaffer". The mother dying, it all camt to the daughter, and a Patent was made to the "Husb'd and Daugh'r, 1704. See same Vol. p. 443. The mothers name was Rebecca. See pages 446-7/ Wm. Swaffer, in partnership with Bowater and Croxson, purchased a tract in the Great Valley, Chester Co. 1717. See same Vol. p. 621. 3 Mo. 10, 1748. Daniel Humphrey of Merion - and Hannah Swaffer of the same township, spinster, at Haverford Meeting House. Witnesses, John, Samuel and Edward Humphreys; Joseph, William and Sarah Swaffer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1750 Margaret Harry, wife of David Harry, 1 Mo. 31, 1750. David Harry was the son of Harry Rees of Radnor, whose will was proved June 30, 1705. Harry Rees mentions his son David Harry; 2 d daughter Gwenllian; youngest dau. Margaret. Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses, Richard Moore, David Evan. Lydia Harry dau. of David Powell, Dept. Sur. Gen. of Prov. Ap. by Penn, 1682. Hannah, daughter of Jonathan Humphreys, 4 th, Mo. 6, 1750. Jonathan m. Sarah. The name Humphries, ajppears on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. This is a "Map of Philadelphia and Adjacent Territory", by N. Scull and G. Heap. "Merion Meeting", is shown by a very small picutre of a house; and the residences of principal land holders around the old city of Philadelphia are also denoted by small houses pictured. Among the distances marked in the margin are, "Begin'g at the Court House, to Merion Meeting, 7 miles, 5 fur." A Humphrey residence is shown on the Map near "Merion Meeting". Anne Maria, Robt. Jones' Maid, 4 Mo. 7th, 1750. Katharine Girffith, widow, Merion, Will proved July 19, 1750. Mentions children, Elizabeth, Sarah, Margaret Evans, Thomas. Grandchildren, children of Elizabeth and Margaret Evans. Children of Katharine Jones, deceased. Owen and Peter Evans, Katharine Jones, Katharine Williaims. Children of Sarah Wiliams. Executors, Elizabeth Evans, Sarah Williams. Witnesses, Thamar Thomas, Thomas Thomas, Rebecca George. Katharine was the widow of Edward Griffith. 8, 18, 1689. Edward Griffith, batchelor, of Merion, - and Katharine William, spinster, Merion, at Hugh Robert's, Merion. Wit: Thomas Griffitts; Robert, Robert (2), Elizabeth and Katharine Williams. One Robert William was Katharine"s brother. The name, Griffiths appears on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. The house is near "Merion Meeting>" Two twin children to Uriah White, 5 Mo. 28, 1750. Uriah White and Elizabeth Griffith were married 10 Mo. 10, 1742. Elizabeth (b. 1720) was the daughter of Benoni Griffith of Willistown township, Chester Co. Pa. and Catharine Owen, his wife. Margaret Dodomite, wife to James Dodomite, 7 Mo. 30 th, 1750. Sarah, daughter of Enoch Davies, 7 Mo. 30 th, 1750. Sarah, daughter of John Vandern, 8 Mo. 3, 1750. The Vanderin family lived at the mouth of the Wissahickon. An old mill once belonging to John Vandering, stood near the R. R. bridge in recent years. The name of John Vandering is on the List of Taxables for Roxborough Township, 1769. He had a grist-mill, 175 acres of land, 10 horses, 8 cattle, and 1 servant. Hannah Crockson, 8 Mo. 6, 1750. The name Crockson appears early. Randolph Croxton is mentioned under the head of "Old Rights". 1 Mo. 29, 1701; 2 Mo. 9, 1701; 5 Mo. 17, 1701 - dates of Land-warrants. See Penna. Archives, Vol. III, Third Series. John Craxon purchased 100 acres in the Welsh Tract prior to 1703. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIX, p 387. On the same page it is recorded that Thomas Bowater purchased 69 acres, and Wm. Swaffer, 150 acres. Bowater, Swaffer and Croxson took up a tract in the Great Valley, Chester Co. prior to 1717. See same Vol. p. 621. Letters of Administration on the estate of Samuel Croxson of Willistown were granted May 19, 1753. Mary Croxson and Francis Smedley, Administrators. Ann Knowles, widow, Merion. Buried 8 Mo. 16, 1750. Will proved Nov. 5, 1750. Mentions brother James Paul. Children, Margaret Jones, Hannah Lewis, John. Son-in-law, Robert Jones. Grandchildren, Ann and Jane Garrett; Ann Jones; John and Elizabeth Lewis; Rachel and Martha Livezley; Hannah and Sarah Buckingham; Ann Osbourne. Executors, James Paul, Robert Jones. Witnesses, Edward Price, Lewis Jones. The will of Joseph Paul, of Oxford township, Philadelphia County, is recorded in Philadelphia. He mentions his wife Margaret. Daughter Ann Knowles, wife of John Knowles, and her children Sarah, Elizabeth, Ann, Margaret and Hannah Knowles. Son John Paul and his children, Joseph, Jonathan, John. Son John Paul. Son James and his children, James and Elizabeth. Executors, wife and son Joseph. Signed 4 Mo. 1717. Witnesses, Hugh Wilcocks, Eleanor Osbisber, Thos. Canby. Proved Sept. 3, 1717. Elizabeth Knowles (dau. of John Knowles and Ann Paul, his wife) married William Oborn (son of Henry) and had a daughter, Ann Oborn, who married, 1751, William Garrett (3 d ) son of William and Mary (Smith) Garrett, of Darby. John Knowles, Jr. and Mary Wilkinson were married Sept. 13, 1744, at Trinity P. E. Church, Oxford. A young Child of George Coultar, 10 Mo. 1750. The Coulter family resided in Lower Merion, near what is now Ardmore. The homestead was still standing, in recent years. Married, at the Swedes' Church, Philadelphia, George Coulter, son of dec'd George and Rosannah Coulter, heret. in Montgomery Co., past 39, widower; - and Ann Dewberry, dau. of Conrad and Zipha Roderbach, in Philadelphia, past 30, widow, both of Montgomery County, Oct. 11, 1801. Esther Conlin, 1750. A Dutchman from the Plantation of Thos. David, 1750. John David, Merion. Will proved Feb. 10, 1750. Mentions wife Elizabeth. Children, Mary, Enoch, John, Ann, Nathan. Executors, Elizabeth and Nathan David. Witnesses, John Cnoch, G. Llewellyn. John David and Elizabeth David were married 7 Mo. 27, 1727. Marriage recorded at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. The name of John David appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1734. A child of John Snitzer, 12 Mo. 10, 1750. A Johannes Schnitzer and Barbara Greiner were married Feb. 22, 1750. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion Church, Philadelphia. Quite a number of Germans settled in Lower Merion at an early period. In 1765-7, the founded St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church ("The Old Dutch Church") near what is now Ardmore. This church was under the care of St. Michael's, Philadelphia, where numerous Merion marriages are recorded. Mary Kite, 12 Mo. 12, 1750. Lidiah Walter, 12 Mo. 16, 1750 (cross our notation See 1758) The will of Lydia Walter of Darby is recorded at West Chester. Mentions sisters Sarah and Esther; brother, Abraham Walter. Signed Nov. 20, 1758. Witnesses, Abraham Lewis, Jr., James Maris. Proved at Chester, Dec. 21, 1758. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1751 John Price, the son of Rees Price, Aged 11 months - 1 Mo. 11, 1751. Morton Garrett, Blockley. Will proved March 23, 1751. Mentions wife Bridget. Children, John, Jacob, Magdalene, Christian. Executors, John and Jacob Garrett. Witnesses, Joseph Williams, Edward Williams. The Garrett plantation, in old Blockley township, was on the Schuylkill River, extending from the Ford, to the top of Cedar Hill. One homestead, now called the "Lilacs" is still standing. The property is now included in West Fairmount Park. The name "Garrig" is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. The house is pictured as on the west bank of the Schuylkill, near a "Ferry" and "a Ford". George the son of William Roberts, 3 Mo. 5, 1751. David Price, aged about four skore, 4 Mo. 13, 1751. The name of David Price appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1734. Also the names of Issacher Price and David Price, Jr. David Price and his wife Grace conveyed to Isacher Price, son of said David, a tract of land prior to 1745. In this year , Isacher Price conveyed the same tract to John Hughes. On June 27, 1770, John Hughes, Sr. and wife conveyed the same to their son John Hughes, Jr. The property was known as "Green Hill Farm", and is located partly in Lower Merion and partly in Blockley township near what is now Overbrook. The mansion house is in Merion. David Price is mentioned in the will of Jonathan Cockshaw, recorded in Philadelphia. Jonathan Cockshaw, City of Philadelphia, weaver. Mentions Cousins Evan Evans and wife Elizabeth. Brother-in-law, David Price. Nephews, Izacher and David Price, Jonathan Evans. Friend, Barbara Cong. Trustees, Evan Evans, Cadwallader Foulke. Signed 4 Mo. 20, 1740-1. Witnesses, William Ashton, Samuel Coates. Proved May 8, 1744. David Price's wife was Hannah (d. 1727), sister of Jonathan Cockshaw, and widow of Thos. Musgrave, of Yorkshire, England (d. in Merion, 1700). John Hughes, Jun. married on June 11, 1767, Margaret Paschall (dau. of Stephen Paschall and Martha Humphreys, his wife.) Another daughter, Hannah Paschall, m. March 9, 1768, Levi Hollingsworth. Martha Hughes, only surviving daughter of John Hughes of Lower Merion, by will left the "Green Hill" plantation to her cousin Mary Hollingsworth, daughter of testator's aunt, Hannah Hollingsworth. Mary Hollingsworth married 6 Mo. 12, 1799, Isreal W. Morris (son of the Revolutionary Capt. Samuel Morris and Rebacca Wistar, his wife.) Thus the Price and Hughes property came into possession of the Morris family of Overbrook. Children of Israel W. Morris and Mary Hollingsworth, his wife: 1. Stephen Paschall Morris (b. 6 Mo. 3, 1800 - d. 8 Mo. 13, 1865) m. (1) 1827, Rachel Johnson; (2) 1854, Mary A.C. Cope. 2. Henry Morris (b. 1 mo. 27, 1802; d. 12 Mo. 20, 1881.) m. Caroline Old. This was Henry Morris of Wynnewood. 3. Samuel Morris (b. 11 Mo. 25, 1803 - d. 6 Mo. 18, 1804. 4. Casper Morris, M. D. (b. May 2, 1805; d. March 17, 1884) m. 1829, Anne Cheston. 5. Levi Morris (b. 4 Mo. 24, 1807; d. 2 Mo. 26, 1884) m. 1830, Naomi McClenahan. Lived at Harriton, near Bryn Mawr. 6. Hannah Morris (b. 3 Mo. 20, 1809; d. 1 Mo. 3, 1892.) 7. Israel (b. 10 Mo. 2, 1811) m. 1839, Elizabeth Longstreth. Living 1889. 8. Jane (b. 8 Mo. 13, 1813; d. 3 Mo. 12, 1897.) Lived at Green Hill Farm. 9. Wistar Morris (b. 9 Mo. 6, 1815; d. 3 Mo. 23, 1891) m. 1863, Mary Harris. The John Hughes, Jr. mentioned above (who married Margaret Paschall, 1767) was the son of John Hughes of "Walnut Grove", Upper Merion, and Sarah Jones, his wife (m. 1738). The children of John Hughes, Sr. and his wife Sarah, I. Prudence * (* notation "Catharine?" above name Prudence.) (b. June 15, 1741); II. Hugh (b. Sept. 7, 1742; m. very young, and settled in N. J.); III. Ruth (b. Nov. 16, 1743; m. Lindsay Coates, May 1, 1765); IV. John, Jr. (b. Dec. 14, 1745; m. Margaret Paschall, june 11, 1767); V. Isaac (b. Dec. 1, 1747); m. Hannah Holstein. This was the Revolutionary Officer Isaac Hughes. John Hughes, Sr. was the officer appointed by the British government to collect, in Pennsylvania, the revenue arising from the sale of stamps issued under the "Stamp Act", 1765. He resigned before the stamps could reach him. He was a brother of Col. Hugh Hughes. These were the sons of Hugh Hughes, of Upper Merion, and his wife, Martha, only child of Hugh and Martha Jones, of Lower Merion. A third son was named William. Col. Hugh Hughes (b. in Upper Merion April 20, 1727) married Charity Smith, nee Proter, in New York, July 14, 1748. Hugh Hughes (who married Martha Jones) was born in Wales, 1671, and came to Pennsylvania, in 1680. He was the son of John Hughes, of Merionethshire, and Jane Evans, his wife. John Hughes purchased 1,000 acres of land, in Upper Merion. Hugh his only child, lived for a time in Philadelphia, but retained possession of the homestead, "Walnut Grove", which is still in the family. A son of Jonathan Edwards, 5 Mo. 24, 1751. This was Thomas Edwards, born 1749-50. He was the son of Jonathan Edwards and Lydia Wynne, his wife. Jane Price, daughter of Reese Price, 7 Mo. 11, 1751. Ellin the daughter of John Thomas Pegy, 7 Mo. 22, 1751. John Thomas Pegy was John Thomas, son of Margaret. Nathan, son of John Thomas, Smith, 9 Mo. 1, 1751. Son of John Thomas and Jane Roberts, his wife, who were married ___________ . Susanna, Daughter to Robert Lloyd, 10 Mo. 20, 1751. ******************************************************************************** ********NOTE: HEREAFTER DATES ARE NEW STYLE - 1 ST MO IS NOW JANUARY*********** ******************************************************************************** 1752 A child of Job Walter - 1 Mo. 29, 1752, New Stile. (1st Mo. hereafter is January.) Job Walter and Elizabeth Warner were married June 9, 1750. This marriage is recorded at the German Reformed Church, Philadelphia. John Chamberlin's Child. 6 mo. 6th, 1752. Evan Rees, Merion. Buried 6 Mo. 30, 1752. Will proved July 25, 1752. Signed, June 24, 1752. Mentions wife Gwen. Daughter Mary. Leaves a bequest to the poor of Merion Meeting. Executors, Wife Gwen, Joshua Humphreys, Samuel Williams. Mentions; Daniel Williams of Philadelphia, "Baker". Witnesses, John Smith, Allen Poke. A Dutch woman from Evan Jones' place -n 10 Mo. 10, 1752. Daniel Davies's widow, 11 MO. 7th, 1752. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1753 John Hemberger, 2 Mo. 24, 1753. John Matson, 7 Mo. 15, 1753. A Child of Robert Whitloe, 8 Mo. 11, 1753. This name is also spelled Whittle. John Hill, a very Trusty Servant to James Jones, 8 Mo. 16, 1753. John, Son of John Thomas, Smith, 11 Mo. 4, 1753-54. Jane George, aged 88 years or there abouts, 11 Mo. 12, 1753. Widow of Richard of Wales. Richard George, with wife and numerous children from Wales, arrived at Chester Pa. in 1708. He died there soon after arrival. George George, his son, purchased a tract of land in Blockley from Edwards Roberts, 1708. Another son, Edward George, also purchased land. The George property included part of the old Wynne tract in Blockley. George George, son of Richard George of Llangerig, North Wales, married Elizabeth Lewis, dau. of David and Ann Lewis, at Haverford, 1730. Richard George, son of Richard George, married Esther Humphrey, 1740. Her maiden name was Warner - her first husband was Benj. Humphrey. One branch of this same George family went to Chester Co. Several of the name were prominent members of the Great Valley Baptist Church. Edward George was an early purchaser in Radnor. The names of D. George, E. George and R. George appear on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. D. George on Reed's Map. Anne Jones, widow, daughter of David Lewis, Haverford 11 Mo. 23, 1753-4. Widow of Peter Jones. 10, 4, 1730. Peter, son of Thomas of Upper Providence, Chester Co. dec'd, - and Ann Lewis, dau. David of Haverford, dec'd, at Newtown Meeting House. Wit: Peter, Mary, Jane, John, Ellin, Susannah and Katharine Jones; Ann, Lewis, Evan, Mary, Mary, Jr., and Wm. Lewis. David Lewis married Ann Jones of Merion, in 1695, and settled in Haverford. He was the son of William Lewis and his wife Ann, from the parish of Illan, Glamorganshire, Wales, who settled in Haverford, 1686. William Lewis was a brother of Ralph Lewis. William Lewis and his wife died in Newtown, 1708. Besides David, other sons were Lewis, Evan and William who settled in Newtown. There was one daughter, Seaborn, who died 1686. Of these sons, Lewis Lewis married Mary Howell of Bristol; Evan Lewis married Mary, dau. of Jonathan and Ann Hayes of Marple; William married Gwen Jones of Gwynnedd. William, Jr. d. 1731; Evan d. 1735. David Lewis, of Haverford, Chester Co. and Ann Jones of Merion, spinster, "at the meeting House in Merion", 10 Mo. 5, 1695. Their daughter, Elizabeth Lewis, married in 1730, George George, son of Richard George. of Llangerig, North Wales. Witnesses to marriage of David Lewis and Ann Jones: William, Lewis, Evan, Abram, Mary and Martha Lewis; Edward, Edward (2) and Thos. Jones. To the marriage of George George and Elizagbeth Lewis: --------- Robert, son of Garrard Jones, 12, Mo. 5, 1753 - 4. Robert was born 1731, and was a son of Gerrard Jones and his first wife Sarah, daughter of Robert Lloyd. Robert Evans of Merion, died there 1753-4, aged about 80. Buried 12 Mo. 23, 1753. Will proved Jan. 22, 1754. He was the "eldest son and heir" of Thomas Evans of Gwynnedd, Pa. and was born in Wales. Robert Evans resided for some time in Gwynnedd, and moved to Merion about 1705. (His brother, Hugh Evans of Merion, died 1771, aged 92.) Robert's first wife was Jane Morgan, married about 1702, at Gwynnedd. His second was Sarah Evans of Merion, married 4 th Mo. 4, 1705, at Merion. he mentions his children, Catherine; Ann Tilbury; Jane Roberts; Cadwallader and Thomas. Grandchildren, Robert Evans, Amos Roberts, Sarah and Catharine Evans (daughter of Thomas Evans). Executor son Thomas. Overseers, brothers Hugh and Owen, and Robert Roberts. Witnesses, John Evans, Jr., Margaret and John Evans. On List of Taxables, 1734. The Evans property was in the neighborhood of Cymwyd or Merionville. One Evans homestead (still standing near St. John's P.E. Church) recently belonged to the Hoppin family. Another Evans homestead on the Ford Road (Montgomery Pike) was occupied by the late Edward Heston. Another, "Cherry Grove" at one time belonging to Robert David, later came to the Lodge family. Edward Roberts of Gwynnedd, died 1748-9, "being old and advanced in years". His son Robert Roberts m. Jane Evans, dau. of Robert Evans of Merion; and their son was Amos Roberts father of George.) Edward's wife was Ann, who was living Oct. 3, 1748, the date of Edward's will. A daughter, Margaret Roberts m. Hugh Evans and afterwards Robert Jones of Merion. Another daughter, Gainor Roberts was the first wife of Edward Foulke. 4, 4, 1705. Robert Evan of Gwynnedd, yeoman, - and Sarah Evans of Merion, at Merion Meeting. Wit: Thomas, Cadwallader, Robert, Owen, Hugh, Evan, Owen, John, Jane, Ellin, Mary, Jane, Sarah, Gwenn and Margaret Evans; Cadwallader and Jane Morgan. 8, 30, 1730. Thomas Evans, son of Robert of Merion, - and Katharine Jones, dau. of Robert of the same place, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert, Sarah, Thomas, Hugh, Evan and Owen Evans; Robert, Ellin, Elizabeth, Katharine and Ann Jones. 8, 31, 1723. Robert Roberts, son of Edward of Gwynnedd, yeoman, - and Jane Evans, dau. Robert of Merion at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Edward, Anne and Eleanor Roberts. 1, 2, 1749-50. Thomas Tilbury of Philadelphia, baker, - and Anne Evans, dau. of Robert Evans of Merion, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert, Thomas, Hannah, Cadwallader, Catharine and Lowry Evans; Veronica Warner. Robert Evans and Hugh Evans of Merion, had brothers Evan and Owen, who lived and died in Gwynnedd. Of these, Evan (b. 1684, d. 1747) was a preacher. Owen died 1757. Owen married (1) Ruth Miles, (2) Mary Nicholas. Evan married Elizabeth Musgrave. Other children of Thomas and Ann Evans of Gwynnedd, were, Ann; Lowry (married Evan Jones, son of John Evans of Radnor, at Gwynnedd, 4 th Mo. 8, 1711; Ellin (m. Rowland Hugh, yeoman of Gwynnedd, widower, 5 Mo. 31, 1712. Rowland's first wife was Catharine Humphrey of Merion whom he m. 8 Mo. 8, 1708); Sarah (m. Edward Jones, son of John of Radnor, dec'd, at Gwynnedd Meeting, 6 Mo. 25, 1715.) Robert Evans and his first wife Jane had a daughter Elizabeth (b. 9 Mo. 3, 1703). Robert and his second wife Sarah had Jane (b. 1 Mo. 20, 1706); Thomas (b. 1707); Cadwallader (b. 4 Mo. 7, 1709; d. about 1770; m. Ann, dau. Joseph and Alice Pennell); Catharine (b. 11 mo. 28, 1710; d. unm. in Philadelphia, 1758); Hugh (b. 3 Mo. 6, 1715); Anne (b. 1 Mo. 23, 1717). Thomas Evans of Gwynnedd, was the eldest of the 4 sons of Evan ap Evan - who was the son of Robert ap Lewis ap Griffith ap Howell Goch ap Einion ap Deikws ddu ap Madoc ap Ievan Goch ap David Goch ap Trahnarn Goch ap Madoc ap Rhys Gloff ap Rhys Vaughn ap Rhys Mechyllt ap Rhys Grug ap Rhys, ap Griffith ap Rhys ap Tewddur Mawr ap Einion ap Owen ap Howell ddu ap Cadeh ap Rodri Mawr ap Mervyn Vrych (whose mother was Nest, grand daughter of Brockwell Yscithiog, Prince of Powis, who defeated Ethelred, King of Northumberland on the banks of the Dee near Bangor, 607 A.D. One of Brockwell's sons was Bishop Tyssillis, the opponent of St. Augustine. Thomas Evans of Gwynnedd (son of Robert of Merion and Sarah Evans, his 2 d wife) was born 4 Mo. 22, 1707. He m. 8 Mo. 30, 1730, Katharine Jones, dau. Robert Jones of Merion. Katharine died 11 Mo. 21, 1732. Thomas married (2) Hannah Morris (d. 6 Mo. 22, 1760); and (3) Mary Brooke of Limerick (m. 10 Mo. 9, 1764). Mary died 7 Mo. 14, 1805, aged 84. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1754 Elizabeth Schible Old Maid to Robt. Jones, 9 Mo. 5, 1754. Hannah, the wife of Edward Williams, Jun r. 10 Mo. 15, 1754. She was Hannah Garrett, daughter of William Garrett of Darby, and was b. 12, 31, 1722-3. The name Williams appears of Scull & Heap's Map, 1750, The family were located near the Haverford Road. Hannah Garrett (m. Edward Williams, 2 Mo. 17, 1751) was the d. of William Garrett, who was born in Leicestershire, England, 2 Mo. 4, 1679; died in Darby, Pa. 1 Mo. 5, 1726-7. This William Garrett married, 9 Mo. 1709, at Darby Meeting, Mary Smith (b. at Darby, 9 Mo. 1, 1686l d, there 12 Mo. 11, 1742-3) dau. of John and Elinor (Dolby) Smith. Children of Wm. Garrett and Mary Smith, his wife, were: John, Elizabeth, Isaac, Martha, Joshua, Mary, Hannah (m. Edward Williams, 1751), Wm. (m. Ann Oborn, 1751). Wm. Garrett (b. 1679; d. 1726-7; m. Mary Smith) was the son of Wm. Garrett and Ann Kirke, his wife. This William Garrett lived at Harby, Leicestershire. He married Ann Kirke, 2 Mo. 19, 1668. Member of the Pa. Assembly, 1706, 1707. His wife Ann died 1721. Wm. died in Phila. 1724. Ann Garratt, wife of William Garrett, was born 1642. From the Garrett Family Bible, printed 1634: - John garat borne the second day of Februari 1635 and baptised the seventh. Elizabeth garat borne the tenth day of Januari and baptised the fourteenth, 1637. Dorothe garat borne the 30 Aprill, 1640, baptised 3 May. Mari garat borne the fiftenth day of May 1642. William garat borne 21 day of August and baptised the third of september 1643. Catren garat Baptised May 26 in the yeare of our lord god 1646. Thomas Garratt the sonne of John Garratt and Mary his wife was baptised in May the 17, 1649. John Garrat his booke god give him grace there on to look. Ann Garratt wife of William Garat * (* Changed apparently by the author from Jonn to William Garat.) was born the 19 of March in the yeare 1642. The first William Garrett (b. 1643) was the son of John Garrett of Leicestershire, and Mary, his wife. A Stranger, 10 Mo. 15, 1754. A Dutch Girl from Philip Creakbaum, 10 Mo. 22, 1754. Philip Creakbaum's wife, 10 Mo. 28, 1754. The will of Elizabeth Krickpaumb, Lower Merion, was proved at Norristown, April 14, 1806. Mentions her eldest son Philip; daughters Elizabeth and Nancy; daughters Mary Conrad and Barbary; Son Conrad. Son-in-law, Seth Schnider, Executor. Signed Jan. 5, 1804. Witnesses, William Heritage, Malcum Gwin. The name of Philip Critchburn is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1769 - 100 acres. Elizabeth Crickbeam, 1774 - 100 acres. Eliza. Crickbaum, 1779. Elizabeth Crickbaum, 1780. Elizabeth and Philip Creckbaum, 1782. Elizabeth Crickboum 1783. Philip Crickbaum, 1783. This latter Philip Crickbaum was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. Israel Jone's Co., Phila. County Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 728. His brother Conrad was Lieut. Col. in the War of 1812. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. VII, p. 142. Nicholas Cricbum and Philip Crickbaum are named in the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1785. Philip Crickbaum, 1786. In the Census of 1790, Conrad Kirkbaum is named as the head of a family in Montgomery Co. There were, in his family, 3 males over 16, and 1 female. A Dutchman a Stranger from Anthony Tunis 11 Mo. 20, 1754. The name Tunis appears twice on Scull and Heap's Map, 1750. There are represented two houses, so marked, both near Merion Meeting. A Dutchman, a Stranger from Anthony Tunis, 11 Mo. 20, 1754. Joanna, a Stranger from William Roberts, 12 Mo. 12, 1754. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1755 Jonathan Edwards Mother, 1 Mo. 15, 1755. Jonathan Edward's mother was Elizabeth, wife of Griffith Edward of Merion and daughter of Richard and Mary (Tyder) Ormes, of Radnor. Griffith Edward and Elizabeth Orme were married at Radnor, 11, 13, 1711. 2, 3, 1686. Richard Ormes of Philadelphia; - and Mary Tyder of Radnor, of ye same place, at the house of John Evans, of Radnor. Wit: Thomas Ormes; Wm. Thomas; Griffith and Sarah Owen; Henry Lewis. 3, 9, 1711. John Worth, of Darby, yeoman, - and Catharine Ormes, dau. of Richard of Radnor, at Radnor M. H. Wit: Thomas and Thomas, Jr. Worth; Richard, Mary, Mary (2) and Eliz. Ormes. 11, 13, 1711. Griffith Edwards of Merion; - and Elizabeth Ormes, dau. of Richard Ormes of Radnor, at Radnor M. H. Wit: Richard, Mary and Mary Ormes, Jr.; Hugh, David, Evan, Robert, Robert and Griffith Griffith; John and Jane Jones. John Worth who married Katharine Orme, 1711, died prior to 1720, and in that year, the widow, Katharine, married Robert Turner of Abington. John Worth and Katharine his wife, had 3 daughters: I. Sarah (b. 1712; m. Joseph Shallcross, of Lower Dublin); II. Hannah (b. 1713; m. Jonathan Carnalt, of the Northern Liberties); III. Mary (b. 1712; m, James Paul, of Warrington, Bucks Co. Pa.) A Child of Jonathan Edwards Sister, 7 Mo. 8, 1755. Uronica Warner's grandchild, 10 Mo. 15, 1755. Isaac Warner and Veronica Cassell were married 12 Mo. 24, 1715. Marriage recorded at the Philadelphia Friends Meeting. The will of Ann Warner was signed 11 Mo. 23, 1746-7; proved Oct. 17, 1754, Phila. Speaks of her children, William, John, Isaac, Ann (Wynne), Esther, Hannah and Anne. Executor, son-in-law, Richard George. Witnesses, Hugh Thomas, Edward William. The name Warner is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. Located in Blockley, W. Warner and J. Warner on Ree's Map. The will of John Cassell. Blockley was signed Nov. 8, 1727-8. Proved Jan. 10, 1727-8. Mentions wife Sarah. Brothers Nicholas and Daniel. Sisters, Fronikee Warner; Elizabeth; Susannah Griffiths. Nephew, James Cassell. Executors, Mary and Nicholas Cassell. Witnesses, Abraham Kite, John Warner, Benjamin Eastburn. Johannes Cassell, a German; his children, Arnold, Peter, Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah, arrived on the "Jeffries", Thomas Arnold Mr., from London, 1, 20, 1686. On the same vessel were Sarah Shoemaker and her children. Reese Roberts, son of Robert and Sidney Roberts, born 6 Mo. 17, 1715; died Oct. 24, 1755. Buried the 26 th. The name Roberts appears on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. This family was located on the Schuylkill River above the "Falls". Robert Roberts (son of John and Gainor of Pencoyd) - and Sidney Reese (daughter of Rees Evan of Penmaen, Merionethshire, Wales) were married at Merion Meeting, 4 Mo. 17, 1709. A young Child of Jonathan Edwards, 11 Mo. 28, 1755. The children of Jonathan Edwards and Lydia Wynne, his wife were: - Margaret (b. 1747); Thomas (b. 1749-50); Isaac (b. 1752); Thomas (b. 1754); Mary (b. 1756); William (b. 1758). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1756 William Walter, Juner. 2 Mo. 27, 1756. (Feb) (New Stile) Estate administered in Philadelphia, 1755-56. Letters of administration were granted to Abraham Walter, brother of William Walter, April 5, 1756. Jane Walter, sister to ye above William Walter, 3 Mo. 18, 1756. A Dutch woman from William Stadelman. Supposed to be poisoned by a Dutch man from Lancester who was Tryed and Convicted but Reprieved. Buried 4 Mo. 13, 1756. The name "Stradelman" is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. The house is located near the junction of the Lancaster and Ford Roads. Joseph, son of Joseph Conlin, who Left their plantation for fear of the Indians. 5 Mo. 4, 1756. George Williams, son of Daniel and Jane Williams, died May 10, 1756. He was born March 16, 1756. Anne Frame was a Charge to Blockley Township 5 Mo. 16, 1756. A Dutchman from Joseph Lees, 5 Mo. 17, 1756. Esther, the daughter of Thos. Pollin, 5 Mo. 27, 1756. James the son of Adam Smith, Tennant to Joseph Williams, 6 Mo. 14, 1756. John Robenson's young child called Robert, 6 Mo. 20, 1756. Matthew Son to Adam Smith afore said, - 6 Mo. 22, 1756. Deborah Bossard, 11 Mo. 8, 1756. This was Deborah Yocum, wife of Casper Bossard. The Yocum family are of Swedish origin. Peter Yocum was on a jury at Upland (Chester) in December, 1681. In March 1682, overseer of highways from Karker's Mill to the Falls of Schuylkill. He removed to Upper Merion prior to 1712. His name appears on the List of Taxables, 1734. The name of Peter Yoakum is on the List of Taxables for the "Welch Tract", 1693. He is named under "Old Rights". 5