Burial Record of Merion Meeting Graveyard (1782-1801), 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. *********** 1782 John Amos's wife, died 2 Mo. 25, 1782. John Amos and Rachel Benjamin were married Oct. 2, 1775. Marriage recorded at Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. John Amos and Elizabeth Levering were married May 14, 1783. This marriage is also recorded at the Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. The name of John Amos appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1780, 1779. The Elizabeth Levering was the daughter of Anthony Levering and Agnes Tunis, his wife. The will of Anthony Levering (Sr.) is recorded at Norristown. Proved March 26, 1788. He mentions his wife Agnes. Son-in-law, John Amos. Five daughters, Hannah, Elizabeth, Margrate, Abigail, Sarah. Son Anthony. Executor, son Anthony. Signed Feb. 25, 1787. Witnesses, Paul Jones, Algernon Roberts. John Amos and Jacob Amos signed the Test Oath in Philadelphia, January 28, 1779. This was an Oath of Allegiance. Joseph Coulton, Blockley. Will proved March 13, 1782. He speaks of his father-in-law Edward Williams; and his brother-in-law, Isaac Warner. Wife Mary. Children, Hannah, Sarah, William, Lydia. Executors, father-in-law and brother- in-law. Will signed Feb. 4, 1781. Lydia Coulton, daughter of William Coulton, married Isaac Warner. Margaret Coulton, dau. of William, married (1) Thomas Wynne of Blockley; (2) Samuel Claphanson, from London, England. Mary, daughter of Edward and Hannah Williams of Blockley married Joseph Coulton. The name of Joseph Coulton is on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1769, 1774, 1780. The name Coulton is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750, and Faden's Map, 1777. William Warner, 4 Mo. 9, 1782. (The following paragraph has an X across it) William Warner, Merion. Will signed Oct. 11, 1774. Proved Dec. 8, 1784. Mentions wife Catherine. Children Jonathan, Sarah, Margaret, Mary, Joseph, Executors, John Thomas, eldest son of Lewis and Mary, his wife, died the 12 th day of April, 1782. This John Thomas was born Nov. 27, 1739. Other children of Lewis and Mary Thomas were Nathan (b. Sept. 4, 1742); Lewis (b. Nov. 17, 1745); Isaac (b. Feb. 8, 1748); Mary (b. July 19, New Stile, 1752); John Thomas (b. 1739) married Mary Hansel April 13, 1763. Their children were Lydia (b. Aug. 17, 1764); Mary (b. April 28, 1766); Isaac (b. Oct. 3, 1768); Susannah (b. June 8, 1774); Hannah (b. Feb. 4, 1778). The marriage of John Thomas and Mary Hansel is recorded at St. Paul's P. E. Church, Phila. Rudolph Latch, 5 Mo. 13, * (* 1782 crossed out apparently by the author) See 1785. The name of Rudolph Latch appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1783. On the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1769. Rudolph Latch was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. John Young's Co., Phila. County Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I. p. 726. Rudolph Latch signed the Test Oath in Philadelphis, March 31, 1779. Rudolph Latch was married to Mary Bealert, March 5, 1755. Recorded in Latch family Bible. Mary Bealert was the first daughter of Jacob and Dority Bealer. Children of Rudolph and Mary (Bealer) Latch were: Nansy (b. Feb. 1, 1756); Mary (b. March 24, 1757); Jacob (b. Oct. 31, 1758); John (b. Aug. 1, 1760); David (b. July 25, 1762); Elizabeth (b. Dec. 15, 1764); Susannah (b. Feb. 11, 1767); Joseph (b. May 30, 1769); Samuel (b. Feb. 2, 1772); Hannah (b. Aug. 29, 1773); George (b. March 16, 1776). Of these children, Jacob and John served as Revolutionary Soldiers. Jacob was called "Washington's Runner". Mary married, March 24, 1775, Jonathan James of Louden (or London) Co. Va. Jacob Latch and Jane Rose were married Dec. 24, 1782. John Latch and Elizabeth Miley were married Dec. 25, 1788. George Latch and Lydia Thomas were married May 9, 1799. Elizabeth Latch m. Titus Roberts, Aug. 12, 1782. David Latch and Susanna West were married Oct. 25, 1790. Marriage recorded at the Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Palmer, and daughter of John and Rebecca Roberts, was born Aug. 18, 1740, and died Oct. 24, 1782. Elizabeth was the fourth child of John Roberts, in her will signed May 1, 1778, mentions grandchildren, Ashua Palmer, Rebecca and Elizabeth Palmer. Also, grandson Charles, son of John and Tacy Palmer. Elizabeth's sister Tacy Roberts, married John Palmer June 14, 1766 Thomas Wynne, died Sept. 1782. He was born Nov. 21, 1733, and was the son of Thomas Wynne and Mary Warner, his wife. Estate administered, Oct. 5, 1782. This was Lieut. Thomas Wynne of the Revolution. He married, 1, 22, 1757, Margaret Coulton. Their children were Thomas (b. 1762, d. 1810); Phebe. Thomas (b. 1762) married Elizabeth Rees. Phebe married John Adams, a snuff-maker of Philadelphia. Thos. Wynne, in his lifetime, conveyed 15 acres of the Wynnstay property to his son-in-law, John Adams. John Adams and Phebe Winn were married March 9, 1776. Marriage recorded in Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 13. Anne Price, Daughter of Jno. Price, 10 Mo. 29, 1782. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1783 Ann Streaper, Child of Abraham Streeper, drowned at the bridge, 4 Mo. 17, 1783. The Streapers of Lower Merion were descended from the Streapers of Germantown. On March 10, 1682, Penn conveyed to Jacob Telner of Crefeld, doing business as a merchant in Amsterdam; Jan Streypers, a merchant of Kaldkirchen; and Dirck Sipman of Crefeld, each 5,000 acres of land. William Streypers was one of the 33 German settlers, who arrived on the "Concord", Oct. 6, 1683. See "Memorial History of Philadelphia", by Howard M. Jenkins. The name of William Streypers is on the List of Taxables for Germantown, 1693. John Striepers received a warr't for a City Lott, 15 th, 1 st Mo. 1688- 9. His name is given in the List of "Old Rights". He also received 50 acres of Liberty Land 15, 12, 1688-90; and 50 acres more, 23, 2, 1692. William Streiper received 100 a. 25 th, 4 Mo. 1714. See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vol. III, pp. 29, 17, 14. The names Wilhelm Strepers and Johannes Streper, Sen., are in Rupp's "List of Early Settlers in Germantown". See "Thirty Thousand Names." The name of Johan Strieper is on the List of those who paid Quit-rents at Cresheim, Phila. Co. prior to 1734. Ann Streeper is buried in Row C, grave No. 29. On tombstone is, "A. S." Aaron Hibberd, Blockley, Will proved July 26, 1783. The name of Aaron Hibberd is on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774, 1779, 1780, 1782, 1783. Will signed 10 Mo. 7, 1782. He mentions his wife Elizabeth. Sister, Lydia Musgrove. Friends, Wm. Coulton, son of Joseph Coulton, deceased; three sisters of William Coulton. Wife's sister, Mary Smith, and her son Abraham Smith. Nieces, Masse Matthews (daughter of Lydia Musgrove); Lydia Warner; Rachel Randle; Margaret Pearson; Mary Marshall and her children. Wife's nieces, Sarah Cammel, Abigail Smith. Nephews, Aaron Hall, Isiah Lees, Joseph Hibberd. Wife's nephew, Isaac Warner, John Horne. Witnesses: Edward Williams, Matthew Mc Crate. Two brothers Josiah and Daniel Hibberd, were early residents of Darby. Josiah m. Nov. 9, 1698, Ann Bonsall. Their descendants settled mostly in Chester Co. Pa. Daniel Hibberd m. Rachel, dau. of Richard and Mary Bonsall, in 1697. Their children were Mary, Aaron, Moses, Phebe, Hannah and others. The lived in and about Darby. Josiah Hibberd, the emigrant purchased a tract of land from William Penn, April 5, 1782, while still in England. Joseph Lees, Blockley. Will proved Aug. 8, 1783. The names of Joseph Lees and Joseph Lees, Jun'r. are on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1769, 1774, 1779, 1780. Joseph Lees was collector for the year 1780. Joseph Lees and Joseph Lees, Jun'r. are mentioned on List of Taxables, 1683. Joseph Lees, Jr. was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. William Rose's Co., Philadelphia County Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 733. The name Lee is on Faden's Map, 1777. The house is located near Cobb's Creek. Gwen Lloyd, Spinster. Buried 11 Mo. 10, 1783. Will proved Nov. 29, 1783. Signed April 7, 1782. Mentions her brother Robert. Nieces: Margaret Hart (daughter of Brother Robert); Sarah Lloyd (daughter of Brother Robert); Hannah Sellers and Joanna Davis (daughters of William Paschall, dec'd); Ellin Lewis (daughter of Gerrard Jones); Hannah Jones (daughter of nephew Silas Jones); * (* Changed apparently by the author from Paul Jones to Silas Jones. ) Gwen Lloyd was born 8 Mo. 20, 1701, and was a daughter of Robert Lloyd and Lowry Jones, his wife (daughter of Rees John William of Merion). Robert Lloyd, son of Robert and Lowry, married Catharine Humphrey and had Margaret Lloyd, who married Seymour Hart, and had Rebecca Hart, who married Stephen Simmons and had Elizabeth G. Simmons who married Joseph Price. 6, 6, 1760. Seymour Hart, of Phila. son of John, dec'd. - and Margaret Lloyd, dau. Robert of Blockley, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert, Catharine, Levi, Sarah and Gwen Lloyd; Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Jane Hart. 5, 21, 1778. Isaac Lewis, of Lower Merion, so of Thomas, dec'd., and Jane, and Ellin Roberts, of the same place, widow, dau. of Gerrard Jones, dec'd., at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Silas, Esther, Paul, Phebe and Margaret Jones; Rachel Lewis; David, Robert and Robt. Roberts. Of the children of Robert and Lowry Lloyd: I. Hannah, married 1 st. John Roberts; 2 d. William Paschall; 3 d Peter Osborne. III. Sarah m. Gerrard Jones. IV. Gaynor m. Mordecai James. V. David m. Anna, and removed to North Carolina. VI. Rees married Sarah Cox. VII. Robert marrried Catharine Humphrey (at Gwynnedd, 10, 13, 1782.) VIII. Richard m. Hannah Sellers of Darby. Hannah Robinson, 11 Mo. 11, 1783. Of the Mill Creek family. She was the wife of Jonathan Robeson, and daughter of Edward and Hannah (Garrett) Williams of Blockley township (Overbrook). The Garrett family of Darby are descended from William Garrett (son of John Garat) and his wife Ann Kirke, who were married in England, 1668, and emigrated with several children, in 1684, and settled in Darby, Chester Co. Their son, William Garrett married, 1709, Mary Smith, daughter of John and Eleanor (Dolby) Smith, who emigrated in 1684. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1784 David Evans, 4 th Mo. 19, 1784. Elizabeth George, wife of George George, born 3 rd Mo. 14, 1701, died 6 th Mo. 21, 1784. Buried on the 23 d. She was the daughter of David and Ann Lewis of Haverford, and was married 1730. Her children were Enoch, b. 1731; Edward, b. 1734; Ann, b. 1734; Isaac, b. 1736; David, b. 1738; Thomas, b. 1740; Amos, b. 1747; Edward, b. 1745; 9, 3, 1730. George George of Blockley, - and Elizabeth Lewis, dau. of David, late of Haverford, dec'd, at Haverford Meeting House. Wit: Jane, Edward, David, Evan, Richard, Jane, Jr., Thomas, Margaret and Jane George; Ann, William, James, Ann, Jr., and William Lewis. The names of D. George, E. George and R. George are on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750; also, on Faden's Map, 1777. Ann Jones, wife to James Jones, 7 Mo. 25, 1784. She was Ann Jones, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Jones * (* Changed apparently by the author form Ellin to Margaret), of Merion (Gulf). James Jones, son of James Jones of Blockley, and Ann Jones were married 1763. They had a son Samuel, born 1766. 11, 3, 1763. James Jones of Blockley, son of James of Merion - and Ann Jones, dau. of Robert of the latter twp. at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: James, Mary, Robert, Margaret, Richard, Gerrard, Francis, Isaac, Elisha, Gwen, Nathan and Jehu Jones. The name Jones (of the Blockley family) is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750; and Faden's Map, 1777. Edward Roberts, Carpenter, Lower Merion. Buried 10 Mo. 28, 1784. Will proved Nov. 24, 1784. Signed, July 28, 1784. Mentions sisters Ann Robeson, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Hannah. Nephews, David, Lloyd, Thomas and Jonathan Robeson (sons of Ann Robeson). Executor, Jonathan Robeson. Witnesses, Thomas Roberts, Ab'm. Foreman, Michael Leatherman. This Edwards Roberts owned property at Mill Creek.* (* Crossed our apparently by the author "The name of Edward Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion 1779, 1769."). In 1780, the name Edward Roberts appears in the List of Single Freemen. In 1769 and 1774, appear the names of Edward Roberts, and another Edward Roberts, the former a property holder, the latter paying simply poll-tax. In 1779, "Edward Robert's Estate" and Edward Roberts. Walter Walter, Merion. Buried 11 Mo. 5. Will proved Dec. 8, 1784. Signed Oct. 11, 1774. Mentions wife Catharine. Childdren, Jonathan, Sarah, Margaret, Mary, Joseph. Executors, Catharine Walter, David Jones, David Llewellyn. Witnesses, Martin Miller, William Downey. The name of Walter Walter appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1769, 1783. Abel Moore, 11 Mo. 15, 1784. Abel Moore, Blockley. Will signed July 22, 1777. Proved Nov. 18, 1784. Wife and executor, Hannah Moore. Witnesses, J. Sellers, Edward William, N'n. Sellers. Abel Moore and Hannah Hibberd were married Jan. 21, 1756. This marriage is recorded at Christ Church, Philadelphia. The name of Abel Moore is on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774, 1779, 1780, 1782, 1783. The name of Moore is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750, and Faden's Map, 1777. Eleanor Robinson, 12, Mo. 3, 1784. Of the Mill Creek family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1785 H. S. 1785. In Row C, grave No. 30, Streeper's Row. Jehu Jones, Lower Merion, 1785. Will proved at Norristown, Sept. 27, 1785. Mentions his wife Catharine. Speaks of the Gulf Mill, bougjt in partnership with his brother, John Jones. Three minor daughters, Margaret, Rebecca, Catharine. Nephew, Nathan Jones, son of brother Nathan. Brothers Norris Jones and James Jones, Trustees. Signed 9 Mo. 1, 1785. Witnesses, Lindsay Coats, Benjamin Brooke, Peter Rambo. "Brother James Jones". was a brother-in-law. James Jones was a son of James Jones of Blockley, and married (1763) Ann Jones, daughter of Robert Jones of the Gulf, and sister of Jehu Jones. Jehu Jones was a Revolutionary Soldier. Her served in Capt. Amos Sturgis's Co. Philadelphia County Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I. p. 728. The names of Jehu Jones and John Jones, millwright, appear on the List of Taxables for Upper Merion, 1774. On List of 1779, Jehu Jones. On List of 1781, Jehu Jones, John Jones's est., James Jones & Co. On List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1780, "estate of N. Jones", John Jones, 1774, Nathan Jones. Rudolph Latch, 1785 (see 1782) The will of Rudolph Latch of Lower Merion was proved at Noristown, Nov. 12, 1785. Mentions his sons John and David, and their grandmother, Dorothy Bailort. Wife, Mary Latch. Children, Hannah and George Latch. Daughter Ann Snider; daughter Mary James; son Jacob Latch; daughter Elizabeth Roberts; daughter Hannah Latch; grandson, William Nase; grand-daughter, Mary Nosses. * (* Penciled in here in printing above the name Nase is HARE and above the name Nosses is Hofses. It is not known if the author made the notations.) Executors, Wife Mary and sons John and David Latch. Signed Sept. 20, 1785. Witnesses, Phineas Roberts, John Jones, Isaac Roberts, Algernon Roberts. Rudolph Latch was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. John Young's Co., Phila. Co. Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 726. In the same company was his son Jacob Latch, and in the following year, 1781, another son, John Latch served in Capt. John Young's Co. See page 730. Nancy Latch and Matthias Schnider were married May 15, 1780. Marriage recorded at the German Reformed Church, Phila. Rudolph Latch purchased land of Robert Roberts prior to 1764. This is mentioned in the will of Robert Roberts dated 7 Mo. 4, 1764. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1786 John Llewellyn, 3 Mo. 8, 1786. The name of John Llewellyn appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1769, 1783. Estate administered at Norristown, Pa. March, 1786. Administrators, Morris Llewellyn, Llewellyn Young. John Llewellyn took the Test Oath in Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1778. The name Llewellyn (Levellin) is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. The house is located near the Haverford Road. The name Llewellyn is on Faden's May, 1777. Mary Stadleman, 12 Mo. 30, 1786. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1787 Able Thomas Child 9 Mo. 29, 1787. A child of Abel Thomas and Elizabeth Roberts, his wife. Edward Jones, 1787. Will Signed April 14, 1787. Proved Oct. 26, 1787. Mentions sisters Mary Hayes, Martha, Charity, Hannah Williams, Elizabeth George. Brothers Jacob, Owen. Nieces and nephews: Gainor (daughter of brother Jonathan, dec'd); the children of niece, Elizabeth Palmer (dec'd.); Tacy, daughter of sister Rebeckah Roberts (dec'd). Mentions Friends' Burying ground at Merion. Sister-in-law, Susannah Jones (wife of brother Owen.) Edward Jones had, as a gift from his father, a farm which the later had purchased from Amos Roberts. This Edward Jones (born 1708) was the son of Jonathan Jones of Wynnewood and Gainor Owen, his wife. Edward died unmarried. This same Edward Jones was Captain, afterwards Colonel, of the "Associated Regiment in the County of Philadelphia, 1748". See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 431. The regiment was raised with the expectation of invading Canada. In 1756, Edward Jones was Captain of the "Independent Troop of Horse, Philadelphia", raised for service in the French and Indian War. Same Vol. p. 1756. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1788 Anthony Levering, 1788. The will of Anthony Levering (Sr.) is recorded at Norristown. Proved March 26, 1788. Mentions wife Agnes. Son-in-law, John Amos. Five daughters, Hannah, Elizabeth, Margaret, Abigail, Sarah. Executor, Son Anthony. Signed Feb. 26, 1787. Witnesses, Paul Jones, Algernon Roberts. On the List of Taxables for 1783 appear the names of Anthony Levering, 114 acres, and Anthony Levering. In 1782, Anthony Levering, property valued at £1,000, In 1780, Anthony Levering, 1779, 1774, 1769, Richard Sill, Powder Mill Blode up 8 Mo. 2, 1788. The name of Richard Sill appears on the "List of White Male Inhabitants between the Ages of 18 and 53, capable of bearing arms, Lower Merion, 1786". Eleanor Bond died 8 Mo. 5, 1788. She was the daughter of Joseph Williams of Blockley, and Hannah Jones, his wife (married 1749-50) and the wife of Joseph Bond, son of Samuel Bond, of West Whiteland, Chester Co. Pa. Her daughter, Rachel Bond, married John Leedom, son of Samuel Leedom of Haverford. Children of John and Rachel (Bond) Leedom were Charles, b. 1793; Hannah, b. 1795; Samuel, b. 1797; Joseph, b. 1796; Ruthanna, b. 1808, married John Carncross. Samuel Bond (son of Joseph, of Bristol) m. Thomazine Downing, 4, 29, 1749. Children of Samuel Bond of West Whiteland (son of Joseph Bond of Bristol, Bucks Co. Pa) were Ann (m. 5, 27, 1773, Robert Valentine); Jane (m. 1, 13, 1785, Thomas Stalker, Jr.); Thomazine (b. 1755; d. 7, 29, 1782; m. 5, 11, 1775, George Spackman); Hannah (m. 5, 16, 1776, John McPherson of Virginia); Joseph (m. Eleanor Williams); Sarah (m. 5, 16, 1793, at Hopewell Va. to Asa Moore). 11, 21, 1776. Joseph Bond, son of Samuel of West Whiteland and, Eleanor Williams, daughter of Joseph, dec'd, and Hannah Williams of Blockley, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Samuel and Jane Bond; Hannah, Sarah and Edward Williams. Children of Joseph and Eleanor Bond were, Samuel; Robert; Rachel (who married John Leedom); Hannah (who married Aaron Hackney.) 12, 2, 1791. John Leedom, son of Samuel and Hannah of Haverford, and Rachel Bond, dau. of Joseph and Eleanor of Lower Merion, Mont. Co. at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Samuel, Hannah and Daniel Leedom; Joseph, Eleanor, Joseph, Jr., Anne, Mary and Eleanor Bond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1789 Nehemiah Evans Child, Feb. 24, 1789. Nehemiah Evans Do. The name Evans is on Scull & Heap's May, 1750. This family was located near the road leading to Righter's Ferry. The same name, Evans, is also on Faden's Map, 1777. Nehemiah Evans married Susannah Dumall. Abraham Streaper's Child, 4 Mo. 3, 1789. Buried in Row C, grave No. 31. Inscription rough tombstone is "Josp. St. 1789". Philip Hufman, died 7 Mo. 17, 1789, aged 60. He resided near Marion Square. His family was identified with Germantown. Inscription copied from the tombstone. No. 11 in Row Z. The name of Philip Hufman appears in the U. S. Census of 1790 as that of the head of a family in Lower Merion - 1 male over 16; 4 females. William Watson, Blockley. Will proved Aug, 8, 1789. Signed Aug. 25, 1777. Desires to be buried at Merion Meeting. Mentions mother, Martha Watson (kingdom of Ireland.) Relations, Thomas and Joseph Campbell (sons of Relation, Elizabeth Campbell), Friends, Edward, David, Ann and Thomas George. Nephew, William Watson (son of brother Robert, Co. Tyrone, Ireland). Mentions Old graveyard at Merion Meeting, where he desires to be buried. Executor, Thomas George. Witnesses, Jesse George, Algernon Roberts. Sarah, Jacob Matson daughter, 8 Mo. 29, 1789. ____ Matson, sister to the above, 9 Mo. 4, 1789. Jacob Matson of Lower Merion was a son of Peter Matson of Upper Merion. See Bean's "History of Montgomery County", in Chapter on Upper Merion. The name of Jacob Matson appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1783, 1782, 1779, 1780. In the Cenusu of 1790, the name of Jacob Matson appears as that of the head of a family in Blockley. In this family were 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females. Elizabeth Price, daughter of Jno. Price, Oct 21, 1789. Edmund George, son of Edward and Sarah, born 1789, died prior to 1795. Other children of Edward and Sarah George were: David, b. 1798; Edmund, b. 1795; Hannah, b. 1787; Jesse, b. 1785; Rebecca, b. 1791; Sarah, b. 1793; Thomas b. 1784. The name of Edward George appears in the First U. S. Census (1790) as that of the head of a family in Blockley Township, Philadelphia Co. There were in his family, in that year, 2 males over 16 (including head of family); 4 males under 16; 4 females. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1790 Amos George, born 9 Mo. 10, 1747; died 2d Mo. 26, 1790. Buried the 27 th. He was the son of George and Elizabeth George. His wife was Rebecca, daughter of Joseph Williams of Blockley. (Rebecca's sister Sarah married Edward George, brother of Amos.) The children of Amos and Rebecca George were Joseph, Richard, Ann, Hannah, John, Elizabeth, Jane (1786), William, Amos (b. 1790). Elizabeth, b. 1775, d. in infancy. Joseph, b. 1773; Ann, 1779; Hannah, 1781; Elizabeth, 1783; John; Jane (b. 1786); William Edward, 1788; Richard, b. 1777. Estate administered, 1790. Letters of Administration on the estate of Amos George were granted to Rebecca George and Thomas George, Dec. 8, 1790. 3, 26, 1772. Amos George, son of George George, dec'd, and Elizabeth of Blockley, and Rebecca Williams, dau. of Joseph, dec'd and Hannah of the same twp., at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Elizabeth, David, Ann, Thomas, Edward and Jesse George; Hannah, Eleanor, Sarah, Edward and Hannah Williams. The name of Amos George is on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774, 1779, 1780, 1782, 1783. Amos George was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. William Rose's Co. Phila. Co. Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I. p. 733. The name of Rebecca George appears in the First U. S. Census (1790) as that of the head of a family in Blockley township. There were, in that year, in her family, 1 male over 16; 4 males under 16; 6 females. Abraham Streaper's Child, 3 Mo. 18, 1790. The name of Abraham Streeper appears in the First Census of the United States (1790) as that of the head of a family in Montgomery County, Pa. There were, in that year, resident in his family, 2 males, over 16 years of age (including head of family); 3 females; 1 other free white person. This child is buried in Row C, grave No. 32. Joseph Sill, 8 th Mo. 11, 1790. Joseph Sill and Martha Elliott were married Nov. 24, 1744. Marriage recorded at Christ Church, Philadelphia. The name of Joseph Sill appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1783. John Jones Child, 9 Mo. 29, 1790. John Jones and Elizabeth Weitman were married Sept. 2, 1784. Marriage recorded at the German Reformed Church, Philadelphia. The name of John Jones appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780. There were two of the name. One was mentioned in the List of "Single Freemen", 1780. Three of the name are on the list, 1783. John Jones (saw mill) and John Jones. In the U. S. Census, 1790, the name of John Jones appears as that of the head of a family in Lower Merion - 3 males over 16; 5 males under 16; 6 females. Jane Thomas, 12 Mo. 3, 1790. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1791 Mary Pugh, 1 Mo. 31, 1791. Jesse George, Blockley. Son of David. Buried 3 Mo. 3, 1791. Will proved April 7, 1791. Signed, Sept. 13, 1785. Mentions wife Elizabeth. Cousins, Edward George (Philadelphia), Amos George. Witnesses, Jonah Supplee, Jonathan Supplee, Abraham Widows. 3, 3, 1785. Jesse George, son of David of Blockley, and Elizabeth Jones, dau. of Jonathan of Merion, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: David, Margaret, Richard, Esther, David, Jr., Richard, Jr., and Ann George; Jonathan, Edward, Sarah, Evan, Owen, Jr., and Jane Jones. Jesse George was Assessor for Blockley Township, 1773. His name appears on the List of Taxables, 1774, 1779, 1780, 1782, 1783. Jesse George was a Revolutionary patriot. He served in Capt. Richard Roberts's * (* Changed apparently by the author form Isaac to Richard Roberts) Company, Third Battalion, Phila. County Militia, 1780, 81. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I. pp. 722, 736. He had previously been a member of the Committee of Correspondence. The name of Jesse George, in U. S. Census (1790), appears as that of the head of a family in Blockley township. There were in his family, 3 males over 16; 3 females. James Jones of Blockley, died 1791, aged 90. Buried 4 Mo. 30, 1791. Will proved April 16, 1791. James was the son of the adventurer David Jones and his wife Katharine, who came to Pennsylvania on the "Ship Lyon", 1682. James Jones, of Blockley, according to U. S. Census 1790, had in his family 4 males over 16; 3 males under 16; 4 females. James Jones married first Hannah Hayes (m. 1727). His second wife was Mary Wynne, widow (m. 1762), (b. Warner, widow of Thomas). The children of James and Hannah (Hayes) Jones were, Jesse, b. 1728; Richard Jones of Lower Merion b. 1730 (d. 1814); James; Hannah, b. 1738; Isaac, b. 1743. Hannah Hayes, wife of James Jones, was the daughter of Richard Hayes, Jr. of Haverford, and Elizabeth Lewis, (dau. of Henry Lewis and Mary Taylor, his wife). ** ( ** Crossed our apparently by the author "dau. Richard and Mary (Hayes)."). Of the children of James and Hannah (Hayes) Jones: - (a) Richard Jones (1730-1814) married 1769, Rebecca, daughter of Joshua Thomson, Salem, N. J. Had two children, James and Hannah. (b) James Jones, Jr. married (1.) 1763, Ann Jones, daughter of Robert Jones and Margaret * (* Changed apparently by the author from Ellin Jones to Margaret Jones.) Jones, his wife. (Gulf). (2.) 1792, Gainor Jones, daughter of Jonathan Jones and Sarah Jones, his wife. By his first wife, Ann, James Jones, Jr. had a son Samuel b. 1766. Will signed Aril 29, 1782. James Jones, Sr. died in Lower Merion. In his will he mentions his wife, Mary. Sons, Richard, James, Isaac. Executor, James Jones. Witnesses, Thomas George, David Zell, Elizabeth Zell. James Jones of Blockley m. Hannah Hayes of Haverford, 8 Mo. 10, 1727. Witnesses: Katharine, John, Robert, Ellin, Jonn, Jr., Lewis, Susanna, David, Isaac and Gerrard Jones; Richard, Elizabeth, Joseph and Hannah Hayes. 4, 7, 1762. James Jones of Blockley, yeoman, and Mary Wynne, of the same twp., widow, at Merion M. H. Wit: John, Lewis, Isaac and Richard Jones: Sarah, Mary and Ann Wynne. By deed 4 Mo. 30, 1795, Isaac Jones and wife conveyed to Richard Jones, the moiety of 39 1/2 acres of a tract in Lower Merion, afterwards the property of the Harvey family. This Richard Jones died 1814, leaving an only son James Jones, who died 1816. Deborah Perkins, 5 Mo. 4, 1791. Nehemiah Evans Child, 6 Mo. 3, 1791. The name of Nehemiah Evans appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Montgomery County. In that year, there were in his family, 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; 2 females. Edward Price, aged 84. June 3, 1791. He was the 1 st son of Rees Price, and his first wife Sarah Meredith, married at Radnor, 10, 6, 1705. Other children of Rees Price were, John, * ( * crossed our apparently by the author the name Edward), Mary, Ellis, Margaret, Jane, Elias. Rees Price was the son of Edward Rees, the adventurer on the "Ship Lyon" and his first wife, Mably. The name of Edward Price appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1769. Will recorded at Norristown, Pa. Signed March 1, 1791. Mentions wife Mary. Son Rees Price. Daughters Sarah Dyer and Ruth Thompson. Speaks of a house rented to Philip Hoffman. Executor, Son Rees Price. Witnesses, Lewis Scothorn, Robert Holland, Edward Price, Jr. Edward Price signed the Test-Oath in Philadelphia, March 31, 1779. Margaret Price, daughter of Rees and Sarah, m. (1.) S. Benjamin Paschall; (2.) William Montgomerie, of New Jersey. Mary Price, dau. of Rees and Sarah, married Rees Harry, son of David of Plymouth. Rachel Miley, Han's wife, in Strangers yd - 7 Mo. 7, 1891. John Miley was a Soldier of the War of 1812. The name of John Miley appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a fmaily in Montgomery Count. There were, in his family, 1 male over 16 (including head of family) and 1 female. Ann Rakestraw, 7 Mo. 14, 1791. Bevan Rakestraw and Susanna Paul were married March 7, 1776. Marriage recorded in Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. 8, 31, 1744. William Rakestraw, of Philadelphia, son of William and Ann Rakestraw, dec'd, and Jane Bevan, of Upper Merion, at Radnor Meeting House. Witnesses, Richard and Martha Bevan; Peter and Jane Jones ando others. Ann Rakestraw is mentioned in the will of Samuel Emlen, Phila. - signed 5 Mo. 2, 1782; proved March 24, 1783. He leaves bequests to a number of friends and acquaintances. Tacy Roberts, daughter of John and Rebecca Roberts, born Sep. 2, 1744; died Aug. 3, 1791. The name Roberts ( of the Pencoyd family) is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750, and Faden's Map, 1777. Tacy was the sixth child of John Roberts of Pencoyd and Rebecca Jones, his wife. She was Tacy Palmer, and is so called in her father's will - mentioned as "Tacy, wife of John Palmer". Tacy Roberts and John Palmer were married June 14, 1766. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 211. Tacy's sister Elizabeth married Thomas Palmer. Tacy is mentioned in the will of her mother, Rebecca Roberts, who died 1779. Rebecca mentions her grand son Charles, son of John and Tacy Palmer. In the will of Tacy's grand-aunt, Charity Jonew (will signed 2 Mo. 28, 1792) the names of Tacy Palmer's children are given as follows: Charles, Joseph, William, Washington, Mary, Tacy and Rebecca Palmer. In the same will are given the names of the children of Tacy's sister Elizabeth Palmer, viz: Amelia, Asher, William, John, Elizabeth. Esther Roberts married Jonathan Palmer, Dec. 26, 1770. Esther was the daughter of Phineas Roberts, who was the son of Robert and Sidney Roberts of Pencoyd. Esther was thus a first cousin of Tacy and Elizabeth. Able Moore, 8 Mo. 9, 1791. Jacob Morris's Bound Girl, Jane. 9 Mo. 8, 1791. The name of Jacob Morris appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Montgomery Co. Pa. There were in his family, 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; 2 females; and 1 other free white person. (Lower Merion). Skinner Webster Child, 9 Mo. 28, 1791. This was John Webster, born 1790, the son of Skinner Webster and Jane Hamilton, his wife.* (* Changed from Hannah to Jane Hamilton apparently by the author.) Another son, John was born in 1796 - 1 Mo. 11. This John died in Blockley township, 1842. Other children of Skinner and Jane (Hambleton) Webster were William, Stephen, Rachel, Mary, Hannah, Benjamin, Aaron. Skinner Webster and Jane Hambleton were married 5 Mo. 23, 1781. Marriage recorded at the Buckingham Monthly Meeting of Friends, Bucks Co. Pa. Skinner Webster served in Capt. John Lindsay's Co. Chester Co. Militia (Haverford). 1783. See Penna. Archives, Fifth Series, Vol. V, p. 677. In the same Co. was Joseph Webster. The name Skinner Webster appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. Therer were in his family 1 male over 16; 4 males under 16; 4 females. Abigail Lloyd, 11 Mo. 3, 1791. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1792 Katharine Kite (Catharine) 1 Mo. 20, 1792. Daughter of Anthony Tunis, of Lower Merion, and Mary Williams, his wife (m. The name of Katharien (Catharine) Kite appears in the U. S. Census, 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. There were, in her family, 3 females. Married, at Swedes' Church, Phila. - Robert Henvis, of Blockley, son of the late Rovert Henvis and his relict, Nancy, in Chester, past 24 - and Debora Kite of the same place, dau of the dec'd Isaac and Catharine Kite, past 29, Evidence, David Thomas of the same place, 24, July, 1793. Jno. Price, aged 72. June 1, 1792. The name of John Price appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1779, 1774, 1769, 1783. John Price, yeoman. Will proved at Norristown, Oct. 9, 1792. Signed May 16, 1792. Mentions three daughters, Hannah, Rebecca, Jane. Daughter Mary Gibson; grand-daughter Lydia (under 20); grandson, John Gibson. Son Joseph. Brother-in-law Robert Holland and Jane, his wife. Sister Jane. Son Edward. Son John. Old Servants, Sall, Tom and Will. Gives black boy, Scipia, his freedom when he arrives at the age of 20. Executors. Sons Joseph, Edward and John. Witnesses, Richard Tunis, Jona. Thomas. John Price was Assessor for Lower Merion Township, 1769. Jane Price and Robert Holland were married March 26, 1761. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vo. II, p. 200. The name of John Price appears in the U. S. Census of 1790 as that of the head of a family in Montgomery County. There were, in his family, 3 males over 16; 6 females; 1 other free white person. (Lower Merion). Abraham Streaper, 8 Mo. 25, 1792. Buried in Row C * (*Crossed our apparently by the author "grave No. 29".) The Streaper famioly were early settlers in Germantown and Roxborough. Abraham Streeper was Collector of Taxes, 1779. His name appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1779, 1780, 1782. Blockley, 1783. The estate of Abraham Streeper was administered at Norristown, Oct. 9, 1792. Administrators, wife Mary Streeper and Joseph Price. Sureties, Richard Tunis, Edward Price. Abraham Strieper was a Revolutionary Soldier. He was First Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company, Seventh Battalion, Phila. County Militis, 1777. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIII, p. 592. He was Captain of the Fourth Co., Fifth Battalion, 1783. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 861. The name of Abraham Streeper appears in the First U. S. Census (1790), as head of a family in Montgomery Co. Pa. In his family were 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; 3 females; 1 other free white person. Married, at the Swedes' Church, Phila. Wm. Streeper, son of the dec'd. Abraham and Ann Streeper, heret. of Montgomery Co. past 21 - and Martha Helms, residing in Del. Co. Pa., dau. of dec'd. William Helms, and his relict, Catharine, same place, past 19. Ev. p. James Harvey, Phila. & Damaris Lewis, res. Del. Co. Pa. Sept. 10, 1795. John Robeson Sen'r. - 8 mo. 27, 1792. He resided on Mill Creek, Lower Merion. His wife was Ann Roberts, sister of Edward Roberts. In 1791, he conveyed 152 acres of land to his son Jonathan. This land he purchased in 1769, from Edward and John Roberts, executors of the estate of Robert Roberts. The name of John Robinson, Sen'r. appears in U. S. Census of 1790, as head of a family in Montgomery Co. In his family were 2 males over 16; 1 female. (Lower Merion). Children of John and Ann Roberts Robeson were Jonathan, Thomas, John. 5, 13, 1744. John Robeson, of Merion, widower, and Anne Roberts, dau. of Robert of the same twp., at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert, Alice, Edward, Ellin, Jane, Ann, Hannah, and John Roberts. The name of John robeson appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Meriom, 1782, 1780, 1783. Will of John Robeson, Sn. recorded at Norristown. Signed 7 Mo. 10, 1792. Speaks of son Thomas Robeson. Mentions a shad fishery in the Schuylkill. Son Jonathan and son John. Sons of son Thomas. Grand-daughter Abigail, "daughter of my son John". Executors, sons Thomas and John. Mentions grandsons John and Joseph. Witnesses. Joseph Price, Richard Tunis, Frederick Scheetz, Barbara Scheetz. Susannah Roberts, widow of John Roberts Matthew, 10 Mo. 26, 1792. ( John died 3, 19, 1767.) She was his second wife. John Roberts and Susannah Edwards were married November 18, 1734. Recorded at Christ Church. John Roberts was the son of Matthew Roberts; ( * ) (* Crossed our apparently by the author (d. 1768).) was the son of John ** (**Changed apparently by the author from Robert to John) Roberts, and Eliz. Owen, his wife. This family belonged to Mill Creek, Lower Merion. John Roberts of Merion, miller, died 1703-4. His wife was Elizabeth Owen, dau. of Owen Humphrey. Children, John, Matthew, and Rebecca, and Joseph. In his will (signed 12 Mo. 18, 1703-4) John Roberts speaks also, of his nephews, Robert, Joseph and Edward Roberts. His brothers, Edward Roberts and Matthew Roberts. 10, 2, 1737. Benjamin Hayes, son of Richard of Haverford, and Mary Jones, dau. of Jonathan of Merion, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Richard, Elizabeth, Joseph and Hannah Hayes; Jonathan, Gainor, Edward, Owen and Jacob Jones. Martha's sister Elizabeth Jones married Jesse George, 3, 3, 1758. Her sister, Hannah Jones married Joseph William, 1, 1, 1749-50. 6, 28, 1764. George Smith of Phila. son of Thomas of Ilkley, in Great Britain, - and Elizabeth Hayes, dau. of Benjamin of Haverford, dec'd., at Haverford Meeting H. Wit: Mary and Joseph Hayes; Jonathan and Owen Jones; Jesse George. A son of this latter pair was Benjamin Hayes Smith Esq. of Haverford, who died April 24, 1806, aged 42. Martha Jones. Will proved Dec. 11, 1792. Speaks of sisters Charity: Hannah William; Will signed Jan. 4, 1786. Mentions Lower Friends' Burying Ground. Sisters Charity, Mary Hays, Elizabeth George, Hannah Williams. Brothers Edward, Jacob, Owen. Grand-niece Mary, grand-daughter of sister Mary Hays. Nieces and nephews, Jane Foulke, Lowry Wister, Susannah Nancarrow, Hannah Foulke; Ann, Martha, Rebeckah and Sarah Jones (all children of brother Owen), Eleanor Bond, Rebekah George and Sarah George (daughters of sister Hannah Williams), Benjamin Robert, Algernon and Edward Roberts and Elizabeth Palmer (children of Elizabeth Palmer, niede, dec'd); Tacy Palmer (daughter of sister Rebeckah Roberts, dec's); Gainor Jones (daughter of brother Jonathan, dec'd); Mary and Benjamin Smith (grandchildren of sister Mary Hays); Brother-in-law, Jesse George; sister-in-law, Susannah Jones. Executors, brothers, Edward, Owen and Jacob Jones, and Owen Jones, Junior. Witnesses, Owen Foulke, Reuben Haines, Jr. Samuel Smith and Magdalen Hayes were married June 1, 1776. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1793 John Jones Child 1 Mo. 23, 1793. Samuel Hufman, died 3 Mo. 1, 1793, aged 7 months. Inscription on tombstone. No. 14 in Row A. This child belonged to the Merion Square family. He was the son of Philip Hufman. The name Philip Hufman appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, aas that of the head of a family in Montgomery Co. Pa. there were, in his family, 1 male over 16, and 4 females. John Robeson, Jun'r. son of John Robeson, Sen'r. 4 Mo. 23, 1793. John Robeson bought 150 acres of land along Mill Creek, from Edward and John Roberts, prior to 1769. In that year the name of John Robeson, with 150 acres, and Jonathan Robeson appear on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion. On the List of Taxables for 1780 are Thomas Robeson, John Robeson, Sen'r., John Robeson, Jun'r., and Jonathan Robeson; John Robeson, clergyman. 1782-3, John Robeson, John Robeson (2), Thomas Robeson, Jonathan Robeson. John Robeson, Thomas Robeson and Jonathan Robeson all served as Revolutionary Soldiers. Their names are on the Muster Roll of Capt. Ludwick Knoll's Company, Phila. Co. Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol., I, p 732. The name of John Robeson appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Montgomery Co. There were, in his family, 1 male over 16, and 2 females. Ellen Lewis, died 10 Mo. 28, 1793. She was born 10, 28, 1735, and was the daughter of Gerrard Jones and Sarah Lloyd, his first wife. Ellen married (1.) Robert Roberts, son of John Roberts Matthew, of Merion. Robert roberts died in 1770, and Ellin married (2.) Isaac Lewis. William Warner, Pump Maker, 5 Mo. 7, 1793. Letters of Administration on the estate of William Warner were granted to John Pearson, June 22, 1793. Sureties, Hugh Lloyd of Darby and Jesse Sharpless, of Philadelphia. The name of William Warner appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley. 1779, 1780, 1782. Two of the same name William Warner, 1783 - William Warner (50 acres) and William Warner. The first "Return of Taxables for Blockley Township", after peace was declared, was made by Col. Edward Heston and Thomas George, in 1783. the original list, in Edward Heston's own handwriting, was long in possession of his grandson, Mr. Edward Heston of Cynwyd, who died _______, The list is now in the possession of the latter's widow, Mrs Ella Lodge Heston. (1909). In Col. Heston's "Return", after the name of "William Warner", with "50 acres", his occupation is given as "Soldier." This shows that this William Warner must have entered the regular Continental service, as nearly every other able bodied man in the township served in the Militia; yet, not another one is called "Soldier". In the same "Return", the other William Warner is named as a "Single Freeman", residing with Isaac Warner, farmer. Wm. Warner served in Second Penna. Regt. Cont. Line, 1777-1781. See Vol. X, p. 449. In the U. S. Census for 1790, appear the names of Wm. Warner, Sr.; Wm. Warner, Jr.; and Wm. Warner, 3 d. as heads of families in Blockley. The 1st. (2, 2, 3, 2); the 2d (1-1, ); the 3d. (1, 2, 2, ). Owen Jones, Sr., Provincial Councillor, born Nov. 13, 1711, died at Merion, Oct. 9, 1793. Will proved Dec. 5, 1793. He was the son of Jonathan and Gainor Jones of Wynnewood. He served as Colonial Treasurer in 1732. His wife was Susanna Evans, daughter of Hugh and Lowry Evans, (Lowry was the 3 d wife.) Will signed 10 Mo. 11, 1781. Mentions his wife Susannah and Children, Owen, Jonathan, Jane Foulke, Lowry Wister, Susannah Nancarrow, Hannah Foulke; Ann, Martha, Rebecca, Sarah Rutter. Grandchildren, the children of daughters Lowry Wister and Susanna Nancarroe. Ex. Wife Susannah; daughter Ann Jones; sons Owen and Jonathan. Witnesses, Daniel Drinker, John Poultney, Alex. Wilson. Mentions a daughter of Hannah Foulke. 3, 30, 1740. Owen Jones, son of Jonathan of Merion, and Susannah Evans, dau. of Hugh of the same twp. at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Jonathan, Gainor, Edward, Jacob, Jonathan, Jr., and Richard Jones; Hugh, Lowry and Anne Evans. Owen Jones, "plantation", is mentioned in the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1734. Children of Owen Jones and Susanna Evans, his wife, were: Jane (b. 1741; m. Caleb Foulke); Lowry (b. 11 Mo. 30, 1742; m. May 5, 1760, Daniel Wister of Phila., son of John and Anna Catharine Wister); Owen (b. 1 Mo. 15, 1745; m. 1st Mary Wharton; 2. Hannah Smith, widow); Susanna (b. Sept. 4, 1747; m. Sept. 2, 1779, John Nancarro); Hannah (b. 1749; m. Amos Foulke); Rebecca (m. John Jones, widower, of Lower Merion); Sarah (m. Samuel Rutter); Martha (d. unm.); Ann (d. unm.); Jonathan (m. 1. Mary Potts; 2. Mrs. Mcclenahan.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1794 Hannah George, daughter of Edward, 3 d Mo. 10, 1794. Hannah George was born 1787. Edman George, son of Edward, 3 d Mo. 12, 1794. Edmund George was born 1789. Sarah Dyer, widow of Capt. Alex. Dyer, 3 Mo. 23, 1794. Will signed April 13, 1793. Proved April 8, 1794. Mentions George D. Thompson. Nieces, Sarah Price, Mary Thompson, Sister Ruth Thompson. Executors, nephews, Enoch George, Edward Thompson. Witnesses, Samuel Bispham, James Cannan, Edward Price. Sarah Dyer was born a Price. She was married to Alexander Dyer, June 7, 1759. Marriage recorded at Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. Jacob Balorts Jun'r. Child, May 2, 1794. U. S. Census, 1790, Jacob Bealer, Jr. (1, 2, 3) (Blockley) The name of Jacob Bealert appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774. The name "Bailert" is on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750; "Bealert" on Faden's Map, 1777. Jacob Bealer, 1790, 1 __ 1). Jacob Bailor, ropemaker, 2769, Jacob Bailer, 1779. Jacob Balert, 1780, Jacob Ballert, 1782, Jacob Balort, 1783 on Tax List for Blockley. The Jacob Bailor, or Bealert, 1769, 1774, was Jacob Bealer, the Elder, who died January, 1776. His wife was Dorothy, and his children were Mary (m. Rudolph Latch); Jacob, David, Susannah, Elizabeth. Jacob Balort, or Bealer, Jr., whose name is on the List of Taxables for 1779, 1780, 1782, 1783, later became another Jacob Bealer, Sr. Jacob Bealert and Lydia Edwards were married Jan. 23, 1762. Jonathan Supplee's daughter, 6, Mo. 6, 1794. Jonathan Supplee & Eleanor Morris, m. March 4, 1769. The Suplee family resided in Blockley township, near what was called Hestonville, now a part of West Philadelphia. The name of Jonathan Supplee appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774, 1779, 1780, 1782, 1783 - 1790 Census ( 2, 2, 4). Prior to 1769, John Supplee purchased a tract of land in Blockley township, from Israel Morris. In that year, the name of John Supplee appears on the List of Taxables. In 1774, John Supplee, 100 acres; Jonas Supplee, 100 acres, and Jonathan Supplee, a "Single Freeman". In 1779, John Supplee and Jonathan Supplee, Nathan Supplee, and another John Supplee. On another list for 1779, John Supplee, Nathan Supplee, Jonas Supplee, another John Supplee, Jonathan Supplee. In 1780, Nathan Suplee, Jonas, John, John, Jr., Jonathan. Isaac Warner and James Jones sold a tract of land in Blockley township, May 1, 1758, to John Suplee. On April 2, 1768, Israel Morris and wife sold 16 acres and 140 perches of land in Blockley to John Suplee. In 1797, John Suplee held a tract called "Troy". The families of Suplee and Supplee of Blockley and Merion are descended from Andreas, or Andrew Souplis, a Huguenot who left France at the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He first came to the New Netherlands and was a Burgomaster in New Amsterdam. Andrew Souplis was a Col. in the French army and a native of Alsace-Lorraine. With 30 followers, he escaped towards Germany; all but 7 were killed before reaching the frontier. Andrew was b. 1642; d. in Philadelphia, 1726. Buried at the Old Swede' Church, Wicaco. The name Andrew Souplis is in Rupp's "List of Early Settlers in Germantownn". Andrew married Gertrude Strassburger (b. in Germany, 1642.) Their children were 1. Bartholomew (d. young); 2. Margaret (m. Peter Keyser of Germantown); 3. Andreas (b. 1688 - d. 1747); 4. Ann (m. Charles Yocum); 5. Jacob ( m. Eliza Enoch). Of these children, Andreas of Andrew, Jr. (1688-1747) m. 1. Anna Stackhouse; 2. Deborah Thomas. By his first wife Andrew, Jr., had one son, Hance Supplee (b. 1714; d. Dec. 16, 1770) Hance married Magdalena Deborah DeHaven. By his second wife, Andrew, Jr. had Jonah (b. 1721); Andrew (b. 1725 - d. 1806); John (d. 1804); Catharien; Sarha (b. 1727; m. Henry Mc Glathery); Susanna; Ann. The above named Jonah and John settled in Blockley. Hance Supplee (b. July 21, 1714; d. 8, 14, 1736) [note date of marriage below, death date is probably wrong] son of Andrew Supplee, Jr., and his first wife Anna Stackhouse, settled in Upper Merion. Hance married, 8, 14, 1736, Magdalena Dorothea DeHaven (dau. of Peter DeHaven and Sidonia Levering, his wife.) Magdalena was born 1716; died 1801. Had 14 children, viz; I. Andrew (b. Sept. 13, 1737; d. Oct. 22, 1806); m. (1.) Jan. 5, 1764, Mary Zimmerman (b. 1743; d. 1777); (2) Rachel Davis. II. Elizabeth (b. Nov. 20, 1738); m. Jacob Zimmerman; III. Sarah (b. 1740); m. George Zimmerman; IV. Deborah (b. 1741; d. 1822, buried at Bethel) m. Christopher Zimmerman (b. in Germany, 1735; d. 1782); V. Catharine, m. Thomas Zimmernam. VI. Peter, m. Susan Wagner. VII. Abraham, a Methodist preacher (b. 1748 - d. 1826); m. Margaretta ____; VIII. Rebecca (b. 1749 - d. 1794) m. Jacob Kern, Abram Heston. X. Rachel (b. 1753, d. unm.); XI. Isaac (b. 1754 - d. 1789) m. May 13, 1777, Elizabeth Ball. XII. Jacob (b. 1756) said to have died in Kentucky, unmarried.\ XIII. Jonn (b. 1758 - d. 1841, in New York) m. Achsah Botsford. XIV. Mary (b. 1761 - d. 1843) m. (1) John Bartleson; (2) Ezekiel Shearman (b. 1760 - d. 1824. Five of Hance Supplee's sons served as Revolutionary Soldiers. Catharine Jones, widow of Lewis, 7 th Mo. 11, 1794. 10, 29, 1732. Lewis Jones of Blockley, and Katharine Jones, dau. of Thomas of Merion, dec'd, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Katharine, John, Robert, James, John, Isaac, Evan, Susannah, Elizabeth, Jacob, Ann, Mary, Charles and Jonathan Jones. Katharine Jones, wife of Lewis, was the daughter of Thomas Jones, son of John ap Thomas. Her children were David, Ann, Joseph. David Zell, son of Jacob Zell, 8 Mo. 7, 1794. 10, 23, 1783. Jacob Zell, son of John and Margaret of Phila. Co. - and Hannah Levering, dau. of Anthony and Agnes of the same place, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: John and Jacob Zell; Anthony, Jr., Margaret, Abigail and Sarah Levering. The above named Anthony Levering married Agnes Tunis. The Zell Row is part of Row A. A tablet in the wall records that in dates from 1794. The names Heinrich Zell, Peter Zell and Jacob Zell are on the List of those who paid Quit-rents at Cresheim before 1734. Ann Zell, daughter of John Zell, 1794. The name of John Zell appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Montgomery Co. There were in his family, 1 male over 16, and 2 females. Lidia Holland, 1794. Isaac Warner, Buried 9 Mo. 20, 1794. Will proved Nov. 29, 1794. He was a Colonel of the Penna. Militia and Member of Provincial assembly. Member of the Penna, Legislature, 1791. His wife was Lydia Coulton, married in 1757. Will signed July 9, 1794. Mentions children, William, Joseph, John, Tacy Roberts, Lydia Cress; grandchildren, John Roberts, Isaac Roberts, John Cress. Executor, son William Warner, Son-in-law Algernon Roberts. Witnesses, John Hall and Abraham Heston. Col. Isaac Warner was the son of William Warner of Blockley, and Anne, his wife. John Cress, Lydia Warner m. 1793. The name of Isaac Warner appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782, 1780, 1783. Joseph, son of Isaac and Lydia Warner was born Nov. 15, 1767; he married April 16, 1796, Sarah Powell, and died Jan. 20, 1803, intestate. Joseph and Sarah had a daughter, Rebecca Ashton Warner, b. Sept. 14, 1800; m. Henry Erwin. Isaac Warner was Colonel of the Seventh Battalion, Philadelphia Co. Militia, 1777. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 292. The name of Isaac Warner appears on the Lists of Taxables for Blockley, 1783. In Heston's List, William Warner is named as a "Single Freeman", residing with Isaac Warner. The name Warner is, on Scull & Heap's map, 1750; Faden's, 1777. The name of Isaac Warner appears in the U.S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. There were, in his family, 3 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females, and 1 slave. Titus Roberts Child, 11 Mo. 3, 1794. Titus Roberts married Elizabeth Latch, Aug. 12, 1782. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion Church. The name of Titus Roberts appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. There were in his family, 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; and 5 females. Daniel Williams. Signer of the Non-Importation Act (1765) and founder of Williamsport Pa., died 1794, aged 74, and was buried at Merion, near his relatives, the Georges. He was a brother of Joseph and Edward Williams of Blockley, and father of Major Ennion Williams of the Continental Army. The wife of Daniel williams was Jane Oldman. Daniel Williams was the son of Edward and Eleanor (Lawrence) William of Blockley, and was born 12, 2, 1717; died Nov. 29, 1794. Daniel Williams, Northern Liberties, Phila. Co. Will signed 5 Mo. 22. Proved Dec. 10, 1894. Mentions brother Edward. Children, Edward, Sarah, Ennion, Deborah Field, Daniel. Grand daughter, Maria Williams. Leaves Bequests to Philadelphia Meeting and North Meeting of Friends. Mentions "Old Daffney," a Servant. Executors, daughters Deborah Field and Sarah, and son Daniel Williams. Trustees, son-in-law, John Field and Timothy Matlack. Witnesses, John Wharton, R. Whitehead, Robt. Whitehead. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1795 Jacob Amos - in Strangers yd 1795. Walter Amos interred in do. 1st Mo. 4, 1795. Jacob Amos and Elizabeth Perkins were married Dec. 28, 1779. Marriage recorded at Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. The name of Jacob Amos appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782, 1780. Blockley, 1783, Roxborough, 1783. Jacob Amos was a Revolutionary Soldier. He was 3d Sargeant in Capt. Ludwick Knoll's Co. Phila. Co. Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 725. Letters of Administration on the estate of Jacob Amos were granted in Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1796. Administrator, William Levering. Sureties, Thomas Levering of Philadelphia County, and Samuel Edwards. Cancelled, and new letters granted March 16, 1798. Administrator, Conrad Goodman. Sureties, Charles Kugler, of Philadelphia, Gent., and Walter Amos of Lower Merion, farmer. The name of Jacob Amos appears in the U.S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. There were, in his family, 2 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 7 females, and 1 other free white person. Phineas Davis, 2 Mo. 19, 1795. Letters of Administration on the estate of Phineas Davis were granted in Philadelphia, March 4, 1795. Administrator, Margaret Davis. Sureties, William Edwards of Northern Liberties, and John Davis of Chester County. The name of Phineas Davis appears in the U.S. Census, 1790 as head of a family in Montgomery Co. (Lower Merion). In his family were 1 male over 16, and 2 females. Hannah Zell, wife of Jacob Zell, March 19, 1795. She was Hannah Levering, daughter of Anthony and Agnes Levering, and was married to Jacob Zell at Merion Meeting House, 10, 23, 1783. Her husband, Jacob Zell, married 10, 11, 1799, Hannah Bowman, dau. of Roger and Margaret of "Juniper Bank", Lower Merion. (Bowman's Bridge, now Merionville.) Ann Roberts, wife of William. 4th Mo. 7, 1795. Letters of Administration on the estate of Ann Roberts were granted to Margaret Tomlinson, May 6, 1797. Second wife of Wm. of Blockley, who was the second son of William Roberts. William Roberts and Ann Roberts were married 1751. Feb. 21. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion. The name of William Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774, 1769, 1779, 1783. The name Roberts, appears on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750. This family were located near the Haverford Road, not far from Cobb's Creek. Another family, Roberts of Pencoyd were located above the Falls of Schuylkill. The location of both families is also shown on Faden's Map, 1777. The name of William Roberts, Jr., appears in the U. S. Census 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. There were, in his family, 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; and 2 females. William Stadelman, 4 Mo. 17, 1795. The name of William Stadelman appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782, 1780, 1783. Blockley, 1782. Wilhelm Stadelman, wid'r., and Catharine Frey, married Sept. 9, 1790. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion Church, Philadelphia. This Wm. Stadelman was not Wm. Stadelman, of the Black Horse. He was living in 1798-99, when he was executor to the will of his niece Elizabeth Wagner, Signed Feb. 30, 1798; proved, Phila. April 15, 1799. Elizabeth Wagner of Lower Merion, mentions her brothers William, John, Jacob; sisters Caroline (wife of Jacob Zell), Ann, Margaret. Executor, Uncle William Stadelman. Witnesses, Philip Huffman, Thomas George. This Elizabeth Wagner was the daughter of Jacob Wagner and Catharine Stadelman, his wife. (m. 1767); the grand daughter of William Stadelman, from Germany (naturalized 1762) and Catharine his wife. The will of George Losch, powder maker, of Germantown, is recorded in Phila. Mentions wife Dorothy. Children Elizabeth (wife of William Stadelman); Sibelah (wife of Christopher Buckius); Catharine, Son-in-law, Henry Keyser. Sister Judith. Executors, Dorothy Losch; Son-in-law, William Stadelman; John Fry. Signed July 19, 1784. Witnesses, Joseph Ferree, Henry Fraley, Christopher Wolf. Proved, July 4, 1789. The name of William Stadelman appears in U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Lower Merion. In his family were 2 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 4 females; 1 other free white person; 1 slave. Margaret Zell, wife of John Zell, June 19, 1795. Her son, Jacob, married (1.) Hannah Levering; (2.) Hannah Bowman. Her daughter Anne died 1794. Joseph Amos, interred in the Strangers yd, 7 Mo. 7, 1795. Jacob Balort buried at Merion, July 12, 1795. Jacob Bealert and Lydia Edwards were married Jan. 23, 1762. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 26. The name of Jacob Bailor, (Bailert) appears on the List of Taxables for Blockely township, 1769 1774. Jacob Bailer, 1779, Jacob Balert, 1780, Jacob Ballert, 1782. Jacob Bealer, Jr. was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. Richard Robert's Co. Phila. Co. Militia, 1782. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 736. Also, in Capt. Richard Robert's * (* The name Isaac was crossed out and changed to Richard apparently by the author.) Co. 1780. See p. 722. He signed the Test-Oath, July 30, 1778. Thomas Pratt's son, 7 Mo. 25, 1795. Thomas Pratt and Hannah Thomas were married Dec. 26, 1793. Marriage recorded at St. Paul's P.E. Church, Phila. Hannah Thomas was the daughter of Lewis Thomas and Susanna Roberts, his wife (married March 16, 1775). Isaac Bond's Child, 7 Mo. 26, 1795. The name of Isaac Bond appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion. 1783. 5, 18, 1786 - 1790 (1 - 1 ) U.S. Census. Isaac Bond, son of Joseph and Esther Bond of Lower Merion and Margaret Levering, dau. of Anthony and Agnes of the same place, at Merion Meeting Houjse. Wit: Anna, Rachel, Joseph, Jr. and Esther Bond; Anthony, Agnes, Abigail, Jr. and Wm. Levering. Joseph Bond and Esther Jenes were married Oct. 27, 1750. This marriage recorded at the German Reformed Church, Phila. There is another Joseph Bond (son of Samuel, of West Whiteland, Chester Co. ) who m. Eleanor Williams, 1776. Samuel Bond, son of Joseph Bond of Bristol, Bucks Co. Pa., married, 4 Mo. 29, 1749, Thomazine Downing, daughter of Thomas Downing of East Caln, and settled in West Whiteland. See Futhey and Cope's "History of Chester County", page 484. Childdren: Ann, Jane, Thomazine, Hannah, Joseph, Sarah. Esther Jeanes was the daughter of William Jeans and his wife Esther Brewer, and was one of the "first" white children born in Philadelphia. Esther married Joseph Bond, son of Richard and Charity Bond, and had a daughter, Rebecca Bond, who m. 6, 6, 1781, Dr. Bartholomew Fussell (b. 1754; d. 1838.) Rebecca d. 1851, near Kimberton, abt. 100. Jonathan Pearson's Child, 7 Mo. 29, 1795. Jonathan Pearson and Mary Jones were married March 13, 1790. Marriage recorded at the First Baptise Church, Philadelphia. The name of Jonathan JPearson appears in the U.S. Census of 1790, as head of a family in Lower Merion. There were, in his family, 1 male over 16, and 2 females. Hannah Amos, 8 Mo. 5, 1795. Ann Apty died 8 Mo. 19, 1795. Thomas Aptey and Martha Thomas were married 3 Mo. 7, 1725. This marriage is recorded at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. The name of Thomas Aptey appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1774. Lewis Scothorn, Carpenter, Aug. 23, 1795. The name of Lewis Scothorn is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782. In 1780, the name appears in the list of "Single Freemen". His name is on the List of Taxables for 1783. The Scothorn family were early residents of Darby. Robert Scothorn settled in Darby in 1684. He came from Oxton, in the County of Northumberland, England. In 1692, he married Mary, daughter of Henry Gibbons and settled in Upper Darby township. He died in 1708, leaving a wife and two sons, Samuel and Nathan. 1953 dates JKB Scothorn Pa. Arch. 3d S. Vol. 14 & 16 Lewis Scothorn Lower Merion Taxable 1769, 1774, 1782 Chester C Deed Bk. B 2, V 26 p 185 Lewis Scothorn, 15 May, 1786, House Carpenter of Lower Merion sold 2 acres of lant to Thomas Terry of Haverford Twp. Lewis Scothorn was a witness to the will of Edward Price, Providence, Montg Co (?) mar. 31, 1778. Quoted from letter of: Mrs. Lovett Trescoln ( or Frescaln) 500 Harvard Ave., Swarthmore wishes to know if L S has sons, Lewis Jr., and Joseph. She has a note "Lewis Scothorn, Jr. b. 1765 s of Lewis Scothorn Sr. who d 1795". A Lewis Scothorn is found in Monroe C. W Va. in 1797 purchaser of 200 acres of land from Joseph and Mary Higgenbotham on Little Devil Creek. He had married a Miss Bell and had a number of children. (This entry crossed out apparently by the author) Jane Roberts, wife of John Roberts , died 10 Mo. 29, 1795, aged 72. This Jane Roberts was the widow of John Roberts of Troy. David Lloyd fell off scaffel, 9 Mo. 2d, 1795. The name of David Lloyd is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782, 1780. In 1780, the name appears on the list of "Single Freemen." Mordica Davis child, 9 Mo. 17, 1795. Mordecai Davis and Eleanor Birdson were married Nov. 15, 1792. Marriage recorded at the Swedes' Church, Phila. Elizabeth Zell, wife of David Zell, Nov. 18, 1795. David Zell and Elizabeth Roberts were married July 4, 1776. This marriage is recorded at the First Baptist Church, Philadelphia. The name of David Zell appears in the U.S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Montgomery Co. (Lower Merion). there were in his family 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; and 1 female. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1796 Hannah Price, daughter of Jno. Price, January 15, 1796. Mary Pearce, daughter of Isaac Kite, 4 Mo. 4, 1796. Mary Kite and Richard Pearce were married Dec. 15, 1774. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II p. 143. Richard Pearce and Company were landholders in Blockley township. On January 14, 1752, a warrant was obtained by Joseph Saunders and Peter Reeve for surveying and laying out a tract in the Liberty Land. In pursuance of said warrant there was laid out to Joseph Saunders and Peter Reeve a parcel of Land called Farnham Royal, situate in the Western Liberties of the City of Philadelphia, on the north side of a road commonly called Marshall's Road, and bounded by the lands of Richard Pearce and Company, David Seldrick, and George Emiln; said Parcell of land containing 10 acres. See Pennsylvania Archives, Third Series, Vol. X, pp. 103, 104. Mary, daughter of Isaac and Katharine (Tunis) Kite, was born March, 22, 1757. William Roberts, aged about 96 - 7 Mo. 22, 1796. Letters of Administration on the estate of William Roberts were granted to Thomas and John Roberts Aug. 11, 1796. Sureties Adam Rhoads and Abel Jeanes, both of Blockley. The name of William Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782, 1780. For Blockley, 1769, 1774, 1780. William Roberts was born in Merion, 1697 - purchased land in Blockley. He married (1) Elizabeth Warner; (2) Ann Roberts. By the first wife, he had sons Thomas and Mordecai; by the second, a son Joseph. On Heston's "Return of Taxables", 1783, is the name of William Roberts, with 100 acres. Immediately beneath, that of Thomas Roberts, farmer, 10 acres. Residing with Thomas Roberts is mentioned Phenias Roberts, a "Single Freeman." There was another Phenias Roberts living in Blockley, 1783. The latter was a farmer, with 40 acres. He belonged to the Pencoyd family, and resided near the Schuylkill River, east of City Avenue. In 1769, appear the names of William Roberts, "innholder", and Mordecai Roberts. The marriage of William Roberts and Ann Roberts is recorded at St. Michael and Zion, Feb. 21, 1751. Phenias Roberts (son of Thomas) m. Ellen Ervein, and settled in Pike Co. Pa. Had John, Cadwallader, Ellen, Jane, Rebecca, Catharine, Thos., Sarah. Elixabeth Roberts, 8 Mo. 24, 1796. Elizabeth Roberts, spinster. Will recorded at Norristown, Pa. Mentions her sister Hannah Roberts; David Lloyd; Elizabeth Robeson, daughter of Jonathan Robeson. The children of my three nephews, Jonathan, Thomas and John Robeson. Executors, Thomas and John Robeson. Witnesses, Thomas Roberts, Frederick Scheetz. Testator adds a bequest to George Helmbold for use of her nephew David Lloyd. Witnesses, Edward Price, Rees Price. Will signed Sept. 6, 1790. Proved Oct. 11, 1796. In the U.S. Census of 1790 appears the name of Hannah Roberts as that of the head of a family in Montgomery Co. Lower Merion. In that family was 1 female (housekeeper, or head of family.) In the same Census is the name of Frederick Scheetz (in Lower Merion). In his family were 4 males over 16; 4 males under 16; 3 females. John Zell departed his life Oct. 2, 1796. His wife was Margaret. They had a son, Jacob Zell, who married, (1) Hannah Levering; (2) Hannah Bowman. A daughter Anne, who died 1794. The name of John Zell is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1780, 1783. The will of John Zell is recorded at Norristown, Pa. Signed 6 Mo. 25, 1795. Proved Oct. 5, 1797. Mentions Son David and son Jacob; Amy, daughter of son David. Mentions deceased wife. Makes a bequest to Merion Meeting. Executor, Son Jacob. Wit: Thomas George, Joseph George. Richard Roberts, 12 Mo. 22, 1796. The name of Richard Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion 1783. Richard Roberts was Captain of the Third Company, Third Battalion, Philadelphia County Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIII p. 756. See also, Sixth Series, Vol. I, pp. 127, 736. The marriage of Richard Roberts and Margaret Rhoads is recorded at St. Michael and Zion, Jan. 23, 1782. The name of Richard Roberts appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. In his family were 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 2 females. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1797 Charity Jones. Will proved Jan. 2, 1797. speaks of her sisters Hannah Williams, Mary Hayes, Elizabeth. Mentions Friends' Burial Ground, Lower Merion. Nieces and nephews, children of her brother Owen Jones, viz: Jame Foulke, Lowry Wister, Susannah Nancarrow, Hannah Foulke, Ann, Martha and Rebekah Jones and Sarah Rutter. Mentions Samuel, Hannah and Robert Bond (children of my niece Eleanor Bond, dec'd). Mary (daughter of my niece Tacy Palmer). Mentions children of Elizabeth Palmer, (dec'd). Amelia (?) (daughter of Sister Rebekah Roberts, dec'd), vizt. Asher, William, John and Elizabeth Palmer. Mentions the children of Tacy Palmer (dec'd) daughter of Sister Rebekah Roberts (dec'd) vizt. Charles, Joseph, William, Washington, Mary, Tacy and Rebekah Palmer. Sisters-in-law, Mary (wife of brother Owen Jonens). Mentions also Benjamin Smith and Mary Davis (grandchildren of sister Mary Hayes.) Executors, Brothers Owen and Jacob Jones and Nephew, Jonathan Jones. Witnesses, Daniel Drinker and Caleb Foulke, Jr. Will signed 2 Mo. 28, 1792. Lowry Jones and Daniel Wister, married May 5, 1760. Tacy Roberts and John Palmer, married June 14, 1766. Nehemiah Evans Child, 2 Mo. 21, 1797. John Jones Child, 2 Mo. 21, 1797. The name of John Jones appears in the U.S.Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Lower Merion. There were in his family, 3 males over 16; 5 males under 16; 6 females; and 1 other free white person. David George died 4 th Mo. 16 th day, 1797, aged 58 years, 9 Mo. 10 days. He was the son of George and Elizabeth George. He was born 4 Mo. 10, 1738. David George was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in the Third Battalion, Philadelphia County Militia, 1780. See Penna Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I. p. 719. The name of David George appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1769, 1774, 1779, 1782, 1783. Abraham Walter, 6 Mo. 1, 1797. The name of Abraham Walter appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1780. His will is recorded at Norristown. Signed 7 Mo. 6, 1789. Proved Aug. 14, 1797. Mentions kinsman Isaac Warner and his wife Hannah; Children of "my Cozen Walter Walter, deceased." Mentions also Sophia Amos. Executors, Isaac Warner and Abraham Lewis of Darby. Witnesses, Paul Jones, Loyd Jones, John Righter and Anthony Righter. Jacob Amos and Sophia Walter were married Dec. 1, 1747. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion's Church, Philadelphia. The name of Abraham Walter appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Lower Merion. There were, in his family, 2 males over 16. Margaret Jones, widow of Robert, 8 Mo. 7, 1797. She was the widow of Robert Jones of the Gulf, who died 1770. Mary, wife of John Thomas, died 1 Mo. 22d day, 1797. Her husband died April 12, 1782. The name, Thomas, appears on Scull & Heap's Map, 1750; and Faden's Map, 1777. Mrs. Thomas was Mary Hansel, and was married to John Thomas April 13, 1763. Marriage recorded at St. Paul's P. E. Church, Philadelphia. The children of John Thomas and Mary Hansel, his wife were: Lydia (b. 1764); Mary (b. 1766); Isaac (b. 1768); Susanna (b. 1774); Hannah (b. 1778). Daniel Williams, son of Daniel and Jane (Oldman) Williams, died 8 Mo. 18, 1797. He was born 9th Mo. 4, 1770. Will proved Aug. 22, 1797. Signed Aug. 22, 1797. Mentions his sister Deborah Field. Executors, Deborah Field and her husband John Field. Witnesses, Tho. C. James, Benj. F. West and C Wistar, Jr. Recorded in Philadelphia. Isaac Roberts Child, 10 Mo. 4, 1797. The name of Isaac Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1783. The name of Isaac Roberts appears in the U.S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family were 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female. Nehemiah Evans, applaplex, 2 Mo. 1797 (1799 crossed out) The name of Nehemiah Evans appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782, 1780, 1783. The estate of Nehemiah Evans of Lower Merion was administered at Norristown, June 15, 1797. Administrator, Susanna Evans. Sureties, Thomas Dumell, Jospeh Price, Guardian, Algernon Roberts. Nehemiah Evans was a Revolutionary Soldier. He was Ensign in Capt. John Young's Co. Third Battalion, Phila. Co. Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIII, p. 754. Lieutenant in Capt. Joseph Price's Co. Fifth Battalion, 1783. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I. p. 861. Nehemiah Evans was the son of John Evans and Elizabeth Roberts, his wife (m. 1731). Nehemiah Evans married Susannah Dumal. Their children were Joseph, John, Evan, Thomas, Elizabeth and Sarah. Joseph Evans, eldest son of Nehemiah Evans and Susannah his wife, was born 1778 - died Nov. 14, 1854. The name of Nehemiah Evans appears in the U. S. Census of 1790, as that of the head of a family in Lower Merion. In his family were 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; 2 females. Susannah Evans aged very old, 1797/ Hannah Jones, daughter of Richard and Rebecca, died about 1797, aged 25. Mary Smith, Child of George Smith, buried 11 Mo. 4, 1797. This Mary, or Mary Ann Smith, was born 7 Mo. 17, 1796. She was the daughter of George Smith and Sarah Jones, his wife. This Sarah Jones (b. 9 Mo. 21, 1767) was the daughter of Paul Jones of Lower Merion and Phebe Roberts, his wife (m. 1764) Children of George Smith and Sarah Jones, his wife, were: Mary Ann (b. 7 Mo. 17, 1796); Phebe R. (b. 3 Mo. 21, 1798); Mary (b. 4 Mo. 1, 1800); George W. ( b. 10 Mo. 27, 1802); Sarah J. (b. 9 Mo. 12, 1805); Joseph B. (b. 12 Mo. 21, 1807). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1798 Titus Roberts Child, 1 Mo. 22, 1798. Titus Roberts and Elizabeth Latch were married Aug. 12, 1782. Marriage recorded at St. Michael and Zion Church, Philadelphia. Titus Roberts was the son of Phineas Roberts and Anne Wynne, his wife. Mary Price, aged 91. 3 Mo. 3, 1798. She was the widow of Edward Prees, or Price, who was the son of Rees Prees and his first wife, Sarah Meredith (m. 1706). Edward was born in 1707; d. 1791 Edward Price and Mary Chambers were married 1736. Their children were Sarah (m. 1759, Alex. Dyer); Ruth (m. 1767, George Thomson); Rees (m. 1769, Hannah Roberts); Elizabeth (d. 1743). ________ Garrett, d. 7 Mo. 23, 1798. Lewis Thomas, 7 Mo. 27, 1798. The name of Lewis Thomas is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1783, 1782, 1780. Lewis Thomas was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. John Young's Co. Phila. County Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, pp. 729, 737. Note. There was another Lewis Thomas who died 1806. Estate administered Nov. 19, 1806. Inquire further. The name of Lewis Thomas appears in the U. S. Census of 1790 as the head of a family in Lower Merion. In his family were 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 5 females. James Lewis, 8 Mo. 16, 1798. Marshall Jones, 9 Mo. 8, 1798. James Holland, 9 Mo. 17, 1798. Paul Jones, son of Enoch Jones, 10 Mo. 9, 1798. Enoch Jones was a son of Paul and Phebe Jones (m. 1764). Enoch Jones was born Oct. 31, 1769;; died 1829. Children of Paul Jones and Phebe Roberts, his wife (m. 1764) were: I. Loyd (b. Aug. 30, 1765; d. Sept. 16, 1857); II. Sarah (b. Sept. 21, 1767; d. July, 1856); III. Enoch (b. Oct. 31, 1769); IV. Rees (b. Jan. 14, 1772; d. May 13, 1843); V. Susanna (b. June 27, 1776; d. Sept. 10, 1857); VI. Phebe (b. Oct. 7, 1778; d. Feb. 19, 1868); VII. Ellin (b. Nov. 30, 1780; d. Dec. 25, 1848); VIII. Jane (b. Aug. 25, 1784); IX. Paul (b. 6, 27, 1776).\ Phebe Jones, Daughter of Enoch Jones, 10 Mo. 28, 1798. This entry crossed our apparently by the author. Thomas Wynne of Wynnstay, died 1798. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1799 Phil. Jones's two children buried at Merion, 1 Mo. 15, 1799. Philip Jones and Grace Elizabeth Smith were married Nov. 5, 1796. This marriage is recorded at the First Baptist Church, Philadelphia. Thomas Roberts, son of John Roberts M. __ 5 Mo. 26, 1799. (The next two paragraphs crossed out apparently by the author. John Roberts M. means John Roberts Matthew; that is "John Roberts, the son of Matthew". This Thomas Roberts was the son of John Roberts and Susannah, his wife. John Roberts (son of Matthew Roberts) died 3 Mo. 19, 1767. His 2 d wife Susannah died 1792. His first wife Jane (David) died 1724.) This paragraph was not crossed out This was Thomas Roberts, son of John Roberts "Miller" and Jane, his wife. Thomas was born 12 Mo. 7, 1743. Rees Thomson, 8 Mo. 10, 1799. No. 28, in Row C. Inscription copied from the tombstone. He was the son of George Thomson and Ruth Price, his wife, who were married 1767. Rees was named for his uncle, Rees Price. Rees and Ruth were the children of Edward Price of Lower Merion and Mary Chambers, his wife (m. 1736). Rebeckah Roberts, 9 Mo. 16, 1799. Margaret Bowman, wife of Roger, died prior to 1799. Mary Smith, Child of George Smith, 11 Mo. 4, 1799. See under 1797. (The next two paragraphs were crossed out apparently by the author. George Smith and Jane Osborne were married April 5, 1785. Marriage recorded at St. Paul's P. E. Church, Philadelphia. I believe this is wrong. The George Smith, mentioned above is (was) more likely to be the George Smith, of "Rabbit Lane", now 53d and Arch Streets, West Philadelphia, who married Sarah (or Susan) Jones, daughter of Paul and Phebe Jones of Lower Merion.) This paragraph was not crossed our, nor the ones following. Mary Smith, Blockley, Widow and Relict of George Smith. Will signed Jan. 14, 1793; proved Nov. 1, 1794. Mentions children, John, Abraham, Joseph, George, Ann Sarah. Executor, son John Smith. Witnesses, Joseph Lees, John Horne, Matthew Mc Crate. The name of Mary Smith, widow, appears on Heston's "Return of Taxables for Blockley", 1783. With her then resided Abraham Smith, a "Single Freeman." To the same family belonged Lydia Smith, of Blockley, who died 1845, and was buried in Blockley Baptist Cemetery. Her will was proved in Phila. Feb. 7, 1846. She calls herself a "widow, advanced in years". Mentions her 7 children, Sarah Smith, Mary Lyster, Coulton Smith, Phebe Shoester, Delaplaine Smith, Susan Hoffman, William Smith; Mary Lyster, wife of James Lyster. Executors, Benjamin Jones, Jr., of Phila. and Nathan Supplee of Blockley. Signed Oct. 14, 1845. Wit. Jesse Hayes, Leonard Hayes. Wm. Smith and Lydia Coulton, married April, 17. 1798. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1800 Joseph Roberts, 2 Mo. 19, 1800. The will of Joseph Roberts, Lower Merion, is recorded at Norristown. Signed Nov. 29, 1799. Proved April 9, 1800. Mentions Joseph Wells, Mary Cotten, Rebecca Ward and Henry Wells. Mentions also, brother John Roberts. Niece, Tacy Jones (wife of Benjamin Jones of Tredyffrin township, Chester Co.) Executors, John Roberts, Tacy Jones. Witnesses, John Young, Isaac Warner. Benjamin Jones and Tacy Roberts were married July 24, 1769. See Penna. Archives, 2d Series, Vol. p. 134. The name of Joseph Roberts is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1783. In the U. S. Census, 1790, is the name of Joseph Robards, head of a family in Lower Merion. In that family were 3 males over 16, and 3 females. In the same Census is the name of Henry Wells, Lower Merion, 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 1 female. Also William Ward, Lower Merion - 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females. Lydia Warner, Blockley, Widow. Will proved Jan. 18, 1800. Signed March 10, 1798. Mentions children, William, Joseph, John, Lydia (wife of John Cress); Tacy Roberts. Executor, William Warner and Son-in-law, Algernon Roberts. Witnesses, John Colbert and George Coulton. Lydia's maiden name was Coulton, and she was the daughter of William Coulton of Blockley. She married Isaac Warner, 1757. Joseph C. Warner (son of Isaac and Lydia) was born Nov. 15, 1767. He married April 16, 1796, Sarah Powell and died Jan. 20, 1803, leaving a daughter, Rebecca Ashton Warner (born Sept. 14, 1800) who m. Henry Erwin. Elizabeth Evans, 1800. Estate of Elizabeth Evans, Lower Merion, administered Sept. 13, 1800. Administrator, David Evans, Sureties, Thomas Thomas, John Frailey. Joseph Bedford, Child of Joseph Bedford. Joseph Bedford and Ann Cuiler were married June 10, 1784. Marriage recorded at the Second Presbyterian Church, Phila. Sarah Davis, 10 Mo. 16, 1800. Owen Roberts, 11 Mo. 20, 1800. The will of Owen Roberts, Lower Merion, is recorded at Norristown. Signed Nov. 29, 1799. Proved Nov. 27, 1800. Mentions niece Rebecca Ward; Mentions, also, Henry Wells. Brother John; Mary Cotton; Joseph Wells. Niece, Tacy Jones, wife of Benjamin Jones of Tredyffrin. Executors, John Roberts and Tacy Jones. Witnesses, John Young and Isaac Warner. The name of Owen Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1780. The Owen Roberts whose will was proved Nov. 27, 1800, belonged to the Mill Creek family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1801 Phineas Roberts was born the 13th day of the third month on the first day of the week, 1722, and Departed this life 11 th of March, 1801, aged 78 years 11 month and twenty-eight days. He was the fourth son of Robert and Sidney Roberts. Phineas Roberts and Ann Winn were married June 27, 1743. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II. p. 288. Phineas Roberts, Blockley. Will signed Dec. 24, 1798. Proved March 28, 1801. Wife Ann. Ch. Esther Palmer, Sidney Jones, Titus. Gr. Ch.; Ch. of son Isaac, dec'd, (Mary, Wm., Isaac, Rebecca, George); - ch. of dec'd daughter Hannah Streeper. Trustee: nephew Algernon Roberts (for ch. of dec'd son Isaac); Esec. nephew, John Roberts. Witnesses, Peter Ott, Jr., Algernon Roberts. The Phineas Roberts homestead was in Blockley township, near the Schuylkill river, and below City Avenue. It was later the property of the Rubicon family, and is now included in West Fairmount Park. Esther Roberts and Jonathan Palmer, Dec. 26, 1770. Vol. II The name of Phineas Roberts appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1780, 1782, 1783. Phineas Roberts was a Revolutionary Patriot. He was a member of a Committee to Collect Supplies for Revolutionary Soldiers. Mary Price, widow of John Price. 3 Mo. 18, 1801. John Price died 1792, aged 72. He was the son of Rees Prees (b. 1678; d. 1760), and his second wife, Elizabeth Ellis (m. 1718). Malcum Quinn's Child. 5 Mo. 1, 1801. Malcum Quinn's Child 1801. (Another child) Malcum Quinn married Hannah, daughter of John Righter. Malcom Quin, U. S. Census, 1790, in Lower Merion, 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 4 females. Susannah Evans Jones, wife of Owen Jones, Sen. born 11 Mo.25, 1719-20; died May 4, 1801. She was the daughter of Hugh and Lowry Evans. The children of Owen and Susanna Jones were, Jonathan;; Owen; Sarah, who m. Samuel * Rutter; (* Name changed from Thomas to Samuel apparently by the author.); Jane, m. Caleb Foulke; Lowry, m. Daniel Wister; Susanna, m. J. Nancarrow; Hannah, m. ______ Foulke; Ann, Martha, Rebeckah. Susannah Evans buried 5 Mo. 6, 1801. Susanna Evans and Owen Jones were married 3 Mo. 30, 1740. 3, 3, 1740. Owen Jones, son of Jonathan of Merion, and Susannah Evans, dau. of Hugh of the same twp., at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Jonathan, Gainor, Edward, Jacob, Jonathan, Jr., and Richard Jones; Hugh, Lowry and Anne Evans. Jonathan Robinson, Junr. 6 Mo. 23, 1801. Of the Mill Creek family. The name of Jonathan Robinson appears on the U. S. Census fo 1790, as head of a family in Lower Merion. In his family were 3 males over 16; 3 males under 16, 5 females. Abraham Levering, 9 Mo. 24, 1804. The name of Abraham Levering appears on the List of Taxables for Roxborough Township, 1783. The will of Abraham Levering of Roxborough was proved in Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1804. Mentions his wife. Son Jacob, and the latter's three daughters, Sarah, Hannah, Mary. His own daughters Margaret and Mary. His sons John, Samuel, Anthony. Mentions Benjamin and William Levering. Executors, sons John and Anthony. Signed Aug. 20, 1798. Witnesses, George Sinn, Lewis Smick, Algernon Roberts. In the U.S. Census, 1790, appears the name of Abraham Leverin (Levering) as that of the head of a family in Roxborough township, Philadelphia Co. In this family were 3 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 6 females. Joseph Cammell, Lower Merion, 1801. Estate administered at Norristown, Oct. 13, 1801. Administrator, wife Barbara Campbell. sureties, Lloyd Jones, Algernon Roberts. Joseph Campbell was a son of James and Elizabeth Campbell of Blockley township, and a brother of Thomas Campbell. Joseph Campbell was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. Richard Roberts's (Isaac crossed out apparently by the author) Co. Third Battalion, Phila. Co. Militia, 1780. See Penna Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 722. According to Heston's "Return of Taxables for Blockley." 1783, Joseph Campbell, Thomas Campbell and Arch. Watson were then "Single Freemen," residing with Joseph Watson. In the U. S. Census, 1790, appears the name of Joseph Campble, as that of the head of a family in Blockley. In that family were 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 3 females. John Price son of John Price aged _____ 11 Mo. 1, 1801. Estate of John Price of Lower Merion was administered at Norristown, Feb. 8, 1802. Administrators, Jane Price, Joseph Price. Sureties, Rees Price and Jonathan Walter.