Burial Record of Merion Meeting Graveyard (1682-1706), 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. *********** 1682 Catharine Rees, child of Edward and Mabby* Rees of Wales, died Oct. 23, 1682. (8th Mo. 23, 1682) and was buried at merion. This is the first recorded burial. Edward Rees (ap Rhys, Preese or Price) one of the “adventurers” on the “Ship Lyon” gave the ground for a burial place before the erection of the first meeting house. Catharine Rees, daughter of Edward and Mabby, was born in Wales, 1680. Other children of Edward and Mabby Rees were Rees Rees, born in Wales, 1678; and Jane Prees, born in Merion, 1682. Jane Rees, daughter of Edward and Mabby, born 9 Mo. 11, 1682. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. The Rees homestead (later Price) stood near what is now (1907) the Brookhurst Inn. The Rees (Price) property included land now belonging to the families of McDowell, Mynick, Thomas and others. Also the Belmont Driving Park. The original Rees homestead stood near Merion Meeting John Watkins, 9, 16, 1682, buried at Merion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1683 Son of Edward ap John of Cynlas. Adventurer on the "Ship Lyon". John ap Edward died at Merion, 1683. His will was proved 2d Mo. 8, 1683 (April). He was the brother of William ap Edward and Evan ap Edward, born in Wales. He had sons Evan and Edward and daughters Elizabeth and Sarah who assumed the surname Edwards (later Jones). The children of John ap Edward were, Elizabeth Edward, born 1671; Sarah Edward, born 1673; Evan Edward, born 1677; Edward Edward, born 1681, all born in Wales. In his will, he sjpeaks of his children, Evan, Edward, Elizabeth (Jones); Nephew, John Evans. Brothers, Evan and William ap Edward. Friends, Hugh Roberts, David Davies, John Roberts and Hugh John Thomas. Servant, Mary Hughes. Witnesses, Gabriel Jones, Wm. Morgan. Signed 8 Mo. 16, 1683. (Oct) Sidney Jones, died 7th Mo. 29, 1683. Daughter of John ap Thomas and Katharine, his wife. Sidney was born in Wales, 1682. In Thomas Allen Glenn's "Merion in the Welch Tract", it is recorded that Sidney Jones died "at sea". Never the less, her name with date of death, appears in the origional "Burial Record of Merion". The same may be said of her sister, Mary. Catharine David, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth David, died 8th Mo. 12, 1683. Robert David was a first purchaser, and an adventurer on the "Ship Lyon". In the original deed, he is called Robert David, of Gwern Evel Ismynydd, Yeoman. Mary Jones, died 8th Mo. 18, 1683. Daughter of John ap Thomas and Katharine, his wife. Mary was born in Wales, 1677. Said to have died "at sea" but her name is recorded in the "Burial Record of Merion." Proved Phila. 3 Mo. 10, 1688. The will of John ap Thomas is recorded in Philadelphia. John ap Thomas of Llathgwrn Commott of Pennllunn, Merioneth Co. gentleman. Mentions wife Katharine. Children, Thomas Jones, Robert John, Evan John, Cadwallader John, Katharine John, Mary John, Sidney John, and eldest daugher Elizabeth, wife of Rees Evan of Penmaen, Merioneth Co. Nephew, John the younger son of his brother Cadwallader Thomas, late of Kittelgarth, dec'd. Overseers, John ap John of the parish of Phueban, Denbigh Co.; Thomas Wynne, late of Brouvadog, near Caerwys Co. of Flint; Robert David, of Gwynned, Marioneth Co.; Edward Jones, late of Bala also surgeon of same Co.; Robert Vaughn, of Gwenevel, Merioneth Co.; Edward Morris of Havodgwynfawr, Denbigh Co.; Robert Owen, late of Frongoch; and son-in-law, Rees Evans of Penmaen, both near Bala, Merionyth. Signed Feb 9, 1682. Witnesses, Robert Vaughn, Rowland Owen, Thomas Vaughn. Elizabeth David, daughter of Robert, died 9th Mo. 5, 1683. William Jones, died 9th Mo. 20, 1683. This was the William John, or Jones, of the company of adventurers on the "Ship Lyon". He is said to have died soon after arrival in Merion. His non-cupative will was proved in Philadelphia, 1 Mo. 1, 1865. Evan and Rees John William were sons of John William, son of William ap Humphrey of Wales. This John William was born about 1590, and was living 1661. He had three children, Evan John, Rees John and Margareth John William. Margaret's certificate of removal, dated 5 Mo. 27, 1683, is recorded at Radnor. Evan John William, son of John William of Wales, died 11th Mo. 10, 1683. He was the father of Robert John of Gwynnedd and brother of Rees John William (Rees Jones) of Merion. Evan John William was buried abt. the 1oth of the Eleventh Month in the year 1683. Evan John's wife was a sister of the four Evans brothers, (Thomas Ap Evan, Robert ap Evan, Owen ap Evan, and Cadwallader Evan) who settled in Gwynnedd township (now in Montgomery County) in 1689. Another sister, Sarah, married Robert Pugh. Robert John of Gwynnedd (son of Evan John William) married in 1706, Gainor Lloyd of Merion, widow; and at his death, 1732, left two children, John (born 1707); Ellin (born 1709). Evan Edward, died 1683. Edward Edwards purchased of William Penn in England, 200 acres of land, afterwards located in Lower Merion, near Mill Creek. This Edward Edwards was living in 1734. Rees ap Edwards Ford, on the Schuylkill, was near the mouth of Mill Creek, 1766. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1684 William John, alias Jones, died at Merion, 1684. His will was proved in Philadelphia 1st Mo. 1, 1685 (1st Month was then March.) * Deid Feb 1684 is scratched out apparently by the Author. He was from Merinethshire, North Wales, and was on of the adventurers on the "Ship Lyon". He mentions in his will his son John Williams - his daughters, Alice, Katharine and Gwen - and his deceased wife Ann Reynolds. In 1698, and in 1700, one John William was settled in Merion on land adjoining that of Thomas Ellis. (2091/2 a.) In 1701, John Williams of Merion conveyed 409 1/2 a. to Robert Lloyd. John Williams also owned a tract in Upper Merion. In 1718, John William of merion, held 400 a., Margaret John,, 400a.; and Lewis David, 100 a. all on a branch of French Creek. See JPenna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIX. p 643. Se also pp. Penna. Archives, 3rd Series, Vol. I. The name of John Williams appears under the head of "Old Rights", for 209 1/2 acres, Warrant of Re-Survey, 12 Mo 18, 1701. William John, of Bettws, yeoman, is in the List of First - Purchasers, 1682. Witness to deeds of transfer from Wm. Penn to John ap Thomas and Edward Jones. Samuel Lloyd, son of Thomas Lloyd of Dolobran and Mary Jones, his wife, was born 1684 and died in infancy. (This entry was crossed out, apparently by the author). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1685 Robert Owen and Jane his wife, late of Dobyfevre, near Dolgelly, in Merionethshire, died at an advanced age in Merion, Pa. and were interred within a few days of each other in 5th Mo. 1685. Jane Owen was the daughter of the celebrated antiquary, Robert Vaughn, of Hengwrt, in Wales. Robert and Jane Owen had nine sons: 1. Robert, who remained in Wales. 2. Dr. Griffith Owen, of Philadelphia. 3. Rowland. 4. Edward, of New Castle Co. Del. 5. Lewis, of New Castle Co. Del. 6. Humphrey. 7. Owen - and two others - one was Evan; * (* Gere scratched out, apparently by the author were the words "the other John".) They were direct descendants of Lewis Owen, of North Wales. Dr. Griffith Owen was a member of Provincial Council, Commissioner of Property, and Mayor of Philadelphia. One of the earliest Medical Practitioners. He married Sarah. Rebekah Owen, daughter of Griffith and Sarah, was born at Merion, 2 Mo. 19, 1687.Birth recorded. She Married Isaac Minshall, son of Thomas Minshall and his wife Margatet, from Stoke, County Palatine, England, who settled in Nether Providence, Chester Co. 1682. (Now Del. Co.) Sarah Owen, another daughter of Dr. Griffith Owen, married Jacob Minshall, another son of Thomas and Margaret Minshall. Dr. Griffith Owen died 1717. He had a son Evan, and early medical practitioner in Philadelphia. Sons John and Edward; dau. Jane who married Jonathan Coppock. The will of Griffith Owen, Physician, is recorded in Philadelphia. Signed Jan. 3, 1717, Proved Jan. 6, 1717. Mentions wife Sarah. Children Edward; Griffith; John; Sarah, (wife of Jacob Jonathan Coppock); Ann (wife of John Whitpaine.). Son-in-law, William Sanders. Daughter-in-law, Mary (wife of Samuel Marriot.) Executor, son John. Witnesses, Robert Roberts, George shirro, Thomas Jones. Arrived in the "Vine" of Liverpoole, 7 Mo. 17, 1684, at Philadelphia, from Doly Sere near Dolgules in Merionethshire: Robert Owen, Jeane, his wife, and Lewis, their sone; one Serv't Boy named Edward Edwards and 4 Serv't maids, named Lowry Edwards, Margaret Edwards, Ann Owen and Hannah Watt. Elizabeth Owen (daughter of Robert and Rebecca**) (**The name Jane scratched out, changed to Rebecca, apparently by the author.) (See under Rebecca.) married David Evans, of Philadelphia, "gentleman", who made his will, Sept. 27, 1745. Mentions his wife Elizabeth; brother-in-law, John Owen of Chester Co.; daughters Susanna and Margaret, "whom I had by a former wife", and their six children; four children by his present wife: Evan, Rebecca, Sidney, Sarah. Overseers and guardians, Evan Jones of Merion, son of Thos. dec'd; Owen Jones, of Phila. and John Owen. Evan Evans (son of Elizabeth, mentioned above) was the father of David Evans "joiner" who lived on Arch Street, bet. 6th and 7th. Sarah Evans (dau. of David and Elizabeth) made her will July 14, 1762. Calls herself, "spinster". Proved De. 21, 1762. Mentions sister Sydney Howell, wife of Joseph; children of brother Evan, dec'd Sidney and Rebecca. Joseph Howell, Philadelphia "tanner", son of Jacob and Sarah, of New Garden, Chester Co. and Sydney Evans, daughter of David were married 4 Mo. 26, 1759. Robert and Jane Owen came on the "Ship Vine", which reached Philadelphia, 7 Mo. 17, 1684. David David, son of Robert, died 5 Mo. 3, 1685 (born 3 Mo. 4, 1685.) Son of Robert and Elizabeth. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Elizabeth David, wife of Thomas, died 8 Mo. 12, 1685. Thomas David was an early purchaser. About 1682-3, he located in Upper Merion. A "First Purchaser". Ann Rinalt, died 8 Mo. 15, 1685. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1686 Margaret David of Merion was married to Hugh John Thomas of Mill Creek, 5th Mo. 16, 1686, and died soon after. She was his second wife. Hugh John Thomas of Merion and Margaret Davis of the same town at their public meeting place in said township of Merion, 5th Mo. 16, 1686. Witnesses, Robert and Elizabeth David, William Edwards, Rowland Richards, Hugh Robert, Cadwallader Morgan and others. Hugh John was an "Adventurer on the Ship Lyon", and a "First Purchaser." He is described as "of Nantleidiog, Penlyn, yeoman." Jonne, or Jane Roberts, wife of Hugh Roberts, died at Merion, 7 Mo. 1, 1686, and was buried the 3 d. (Grand-dau. of Evan Robert Lewis.) She was the daughter of Owen ap Evan and Gainor of Wales, and was born 1653-4. Was married to Hugh Roberts 1672-3. She was before marriage, called Joan or Jane Owen. From Fron Goch. Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of Hugh and Jane, was born 12 Mo. 24, 1683. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Children of Hugh and Jonne Roberts were I. Robert (b.1673) m. (1.) Catharine Jones, (2.) Priscilla Johnes; II. Ellin (b.1675); III. Owen (b. 1677) m. Ann Bevan; IV. Edward (b. 1680) m. (1.) Susannah Painter, (2.) Martha Hoskins, (3.) Martha Cox; V. Wm. (b. 3 Mo. 26, 1682) d. 1697 in Pa.; VI. Elizabeth (b. 12 Mo. 24, 1683. Arrived on the "Ship Lyon". Gwenllian James, wife of Howell, 11 Mo. 1686, buried last day. Howell James was from Pontmoel, Monmouthshire. His certificate is dated 5 Mo. (July) 1684. Settled in Radnor. He was highly esteemed among the Friends. In 1690, Howell James married Maudlin Kinsey, widow. He had a son by his first wife, Gwenllian - a son named William James and a dau. Howell James, a widower and Maudlin Kinsey, widow, both of Radnor in the Welch Tract, at David Price's house in said twp, 9 Mo. 20, 1690. Gwen James, daughter of Howell and Gwen, was b. 9 Mo. 30, 1686. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. The witnesses to the marriage of Howell James, widower, and Maudlin Kinsey, widow, were James, William, Thomas and Philip James; John Kinsey, John Bevan and others. Maudlin, or Magdalen Kinsey, was the widow of David Kinsey of Radnor, and early purchaser. Their son, John Kinsey, in 1690, sold 300 acres of his father's purchase, to James James of Radnor. See Penna. Archives, Second Series Vol. XIX p 406. The name of Howell James appears on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlelments in Delaware County". Howell James was located in Radnor toownship, near a branch of Darby Creek, and between Radnor Friends' Meeting and St. Davids episcopal Church. On the same map are the names of James James and David Kinsey, located in Radnor, on branches of Darby Creek, near the "street Road"; David James near what is now Villa Nova. Howell James afterwards removed to New Castle Co. (Now in Delaware.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1687 Thomas John, buried 1 Mo. 22, 1687. This was probably the infant son of Thomas Johns of Radnor and Lowry Johns, who were married 1 Mo. 13, 1686. They had 8 children, 5 of whom died young. Ann Jones, wife of Matthew, buried 8 Mo. 27, 1687. Matthew Jones was an early settler in Radnor. He purchased, Aug 1, 1682, a tract of land from John Bevan. Matthew and David Jones purchased 250 acres, but David never came to this country. David Jones had a daughter who married S. Buckley. See Penna Archives, Third Series, Vol I p.6. The name of Matthew Jones appears on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County". Matthew Jones was located in Radnor township near what is now Wayne. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1688 John Jones and Katharine Jones, twin children of Rees John William, were born at Merion, 4 Mo. 6, 1688. Katharine died in infancy. John Owen, buried 6 Mo. 27, 1688. John Owen, blacksmith. Letters of adminstration granted to Owen Jones and Edward Jones, 6 day 11 Mo. 1688. (Jan. 6. 1689.) Catharine Meredith, wife of David, buried 7 Mo. 26, 1688. David Meredith, from Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, came to Radnor, Pa. 1683, with wife Katharine; children, Richard, Mary, John, Meredith, Sarah. Katharine died 1688. In 1690, David married Mary Jones, widow, of Upper Providence. They probably had no children. David suffered religious persecution in Wales. "A First Purchaser". David meredith of Radnor in the Welch Tract, widower, and mary Jones of Upper Providence Chester Co. at the house of Thomas Minshall, said Co. 3 Mo. 21, 1690. Upper Providence, Chester Co. is now in Delaware Co. Witnesses, Thomas and Peter Jones, Richard Moore, Stephen Evans, David Morris and others. The name of David Meredith is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." David Meredith was located near what is now Villa Nova. Jane Jones, buried 8 Mo. 24, 1688. Jane John Morgan, alias Jane Roberts of Haverford, Leaves her whole estate to friend John Roberts of Marrion. Witnesses, William Howell and Blanche Sharpus. Declared 7 Mo. 25, 1688. Non-Cupative will. The name of William Sharpus is on Dr. George Smith's Map. william Sharpus was located in Haverford, on the borders of Lower Merion, near what is now Ardmore. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1689 William Thomas of Radnor, buried at Merion, 7 Mo. 28, 1689. He had no children, and bequeathed his estate to his nephew, William Thomas of Wales. The nephew came to Pennsylvania with his family. Thomas Thomas, son of the nephew William Thomas, married Tamar, daughter of Samuel Miles. Another son John married Mary, daughter of Richard Ormes. Both Uncle and nephew had suffered religious persecution in Wales. The William Thomas living in Radnor, 1702, had a brother Rees Thomas, and a brother David. William Thomas's will was proved in Philadelphia. 9 Mo. 4, 1689. Mentions his wife Anne, nephew William Thomas, "eldest son of my brother John Thomas, if he will come to this country". a sister not named Legacies to Cozen Rees Petter, Ellis Ellis, Hunphrey Ellis, David Lawrence, Katharine Morgan, Ellis Pugh, Evan Harry, Hugh Harry, and Daniel Harry, Owen Morgan Brother-in-law David Davies and sister-in-law Katharine Davies. Overseers, David Lawrence, Rees Petter, David Evan, John Humphrey. Witnesses, Philip Evan, John Humphrey. 12, 8, 1715. John Thomas, son of William Thomas of Radnor, yeoman and Mary Orme, daughter of Richard Orme of the same place, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: William, Margaret, Davis, Rees, Martha and Eliza Thomas; Richard and Mary Orme. The names of William Thomas and John Thomas are both on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." They were located in Radnor township, near what is now Wayne. From the same Map it will be seen that Richard Ormes was located in Radnor near what is now Radnor Station, Penna. R.R. Ellis Ellis, in Haverford, on Cobb Creek, near Haverford College grounds. David Lawrence, near the centre of Haverford township, on the "Street Road". Daniel Harry, in Radnor, near the head-waters of Darby Creek, not far from St. David's Church. David David, in Radnor, near what is now Wayne. David Evans, in the central part of Radnor, near the Friends' Meeting. Philip Evan, near St. David's. Daniel Harry, in Radnor, near the head-waters of Darby Creek, and near Philip Evan. The name of William Thomas is on the list of residents of Haverford and Radnor who subscribed towards the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna River, 1696. Thamar Miles, dau. of Samuel and Margaret, was b. 8 Mo. 21, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1690 Catharine David, daughter of Robert, buried 6 Mo. 10, 1690. Katharine David, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth, was born at Merion, 1 Mo. 4, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Mary Moore, buried 7 Mo. 20, 1690. (7 ber) Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of John and Gainor, was born in 1690. Buried 8 Mo. 19, 1690, b. 5 Mo. 28, 1690. And another Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of John and Gainor, was born 1 Mo. 31, 1692. Other children of John and Gainor were Richard (b. 1687); and Robert (b.1685) Births recorded at Merion. Robert William, buried at Merion,9 Mo. 2, 1690. Edward Griffith of Radnor, brother-in-law of Robert Williams of Radnor, was granted letters of administration on the latter's estate, Philadelphia, 7th day 9th Mo. 1690. Edward Griffith, batchelor, of Merion, to Katharine William, spinster, Merion, at Hugh Robert's, Merion, 8,18, 1689. Witnesses, Thomas Griffits; Robert, Robert (2), Elizabeth and Katharine Williams, and others. Robert William was a "first purchaser" in the Welsh Tract, prior to 1684. One of the above named Roberts afterwards lived in Chester County. 4, 19, 1691. Robert William, of Merion, Phila. Co., and Gwen Cadwallader, late of Radnor, Chester Co., spinster, at Hugh Robert's house in Merion, aforesaid. Witnesses, John and Gainor Roberts; Cadwallader Morgan; Robert and Joshua Owen. This Robert William was the first settler in Goshen township, where he was living in 1700. He was called the "King of Goshen". In 1715, he removed to Uwchlan, and conveyed the Goshen homestead to his son Ellis. Robert died in 1734, aged 87. Children of Robert and Gwen William were Elizabeth, (b.___; m. Wm Philips, 1708); Ellis (m. 1712, Mary _____); Lewis (m. 1720, Ann, dau. of James Thomas); John (m. Jane, dau. of Rees Jones); Ann (b. 1700: m. Griffith John); William (m. 1723, Joan Pugh); Grace (b. 1707: m. John Meredith); Hannah (m. 1723, John Morgan); Sarah (b. 1712; m. Timothy Kirk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1691 Elizabeth Roberts, wife of Hugh, was buried 7 Mo. 10, 1691. She was his second wife. Her maiden name was Elizabeth John. She was married to Hugh Roberts, 31st of 5th Mo. 1689. at Llwyn y Braner Meeting, Penllyn, Merionethshire, Wales. Hugh was then on a visit to his native land, having first come to Pennsylvania in 1683. He made another visit to Wales in 1696-7. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1692 Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of John and Gainor, born 1691, died prior to March 31, 1692. The first Elizabeth Roberts was born 5 Mo. 28, 1790-91. The second Elizabeth Roberts was born 1 Mo. (March), 31, 1692. Births recorded at Merion Meeting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1693 Cadder or Cadwallader Morgan, buried 10 Mo. 8, 1693. Born 6 Mo. 23, 1679. He came to Pennsylvania in the "Ship Lyon", and was son of a preacher among the Friends. His mother was Jane Price, or Prees, sister of Edward Rees and of Hannah Rees (Prees) who married Rees John William, and of another sister who married John Williams. They were the children of Richard Price of Merionethshire, Wales, who died 1685-6. * See 1698 (*This paragraph crossed out apparently by the author. Se entry under 1698. Cadwallader and Jane Morgan had a daughter Catharine Morgan, b. 3 Mo. 3, 1685. Note. This is not the Cadwallader Morgan who m. Jane Price. He died 1711. ** (Here crossed out, apparently by the author were the words 'very likely this was Cadwallader Lewis, son of Lewis Morgan'). Cadder or Cadwallader Morgan was the eldest son of Cadwallader Morgan and Jane Price, his wife was born in Wales, 6 Mo. 23, 1679. Other children were, Edward, born in Wales, 6 Mo. 22, 1682; died before his father; Jane (m. Robert Evans); Catharine (m. Hugh Evans of Merion, brother of Robert.) Edward Cadwallader was living in 1705, and was an early subscriber to Merion Meeting. Catharine Morgan daughter of Cadwallader and Jane, was born 3 Mo. 3, 1685. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Letters of Administration of the estate of Edward Cadwallader were granted in Philadelphia April 1, 1715. Ad. David Evans. Daniel Medlicot, buried 9 Mo. 1, 1693. Mary Medlicot, daughter of Daniel and Martha, was born 7 Mo. 7, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Daniel Medlicot and Martha Sankee were married 10 Mo. 2 1684. Marriage recorded in Philadelphia Meeting of Friends. Daniel died 1697, leaving widow, Martha, and one child, Mary. Other children may have died before their father. Margaret Lloyd, daughter of Thomas Lloyd of Dolobran and Mary Jones, his wife, was born 1685, died 1693. The last entry in 1693 should read as follows: Margaret Lloyd, daughter of Thomas Lloyd of Dolobran and Mary Jones, his wife, was born 1685, died 1693. * (*This entry was crossed out apparently by the author.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1694 Ellin Hugh, buried 9 Mo. 25, 1694. Ellin Hugh, 25 of Neinth Mo. 1694. Margaret Thoms, buried 9 Mo. 2, 1694 David Thomas, buried 11 Mo. 16, 1694. The name of David Thomas appears on the first general tax list for the County of Philadelphia, made 1693. He resided in “The Welch Tract”. The rate of taxation was ‘one penny per pound on the clear value of all real and personal estates. And six shillings per head upon such as are not otherwise rated by this Act”. David Thomas paid 6 shillings and 1 penny, showing that he was a young man with a small estate. George Harries, 11 Mo. 16, 1694. Died 15th day of January in ye year 1694. ** (** The sentence “Evan Harris, 6 shillings, is on the List of Taxables for 1693.” Was crossed out apparently by the author. John Harries, of Goatacre, Wilts, Clothier, in 1681, purchased 1,500 acres, of which he sold 500 acres to Thomas Duckett (in the Liberty Lands, or Blockley). In 1701, John Harries, son and heir of the afors’d John Harris, and Edw’d Harris, having some claim to some part of s’d land, conveyed the remaining 1,000 acres to Philip Roman. A tract of 750 acres was laid out to John and Edward Harris, in Birmingham, Chester Co. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIX, p 299. John Harris was an “Original Purchaser” of 1,500 acres, “Notwithstanding he is not in the List, the said Dates bearing date in 7 br. ‘81”. See p. 407/ The family name became Harris. Morgan David of Merion, Will signed 12 Mo. 15, 1694. His wife was Katharine. Speaks of his wife Catharine two eldest sons, John and Evan; son David; daughters Katharine and Elizabeth. Mentions “Chestnut-well” and Beech-well.” Overseers, William Howell, Morris Llewellyn, Francis Howell, David Lawrence. Witnesses, Robert Owen, Rowland Powell, John Humphreys. Proved 7 Mo. 18, 1695. Morgan David was an early purchaser in the Welch Tract. Rich’d Davis sold him 100 a. Rich’d Davis, sold him land 6 Mo. 19, 1686. He was rated 100£ (8 s. 4 d.) on the list of Taxables, 1693. His widow, Kath. M. Evan Harry, 1697.David Davis and Katharine, his sister and Mary Tidey her daughter and one serv’t man named Charles Hues, arrived from Denbyshire, on the “Vine”, 7, 17, 1684. the same ship with Robert Owen, his wife Jane and family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1695 Mary Medlicot, 2 Mo. 5, 1695. Mary Medlicot, daughter of Daniel and Martha, was born 7 mo. 7, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion. Daniel Medlicott and Martha Sankey were married 10 Mo. 2, 1684. Elizabeth Evans, wife of Stephen, buried 2 Mo. 12, 1295. Stephen Evans, wife Elizabeth; children, John and Phebe, from Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, settled in Radnor, Pa. 1683. Children born here were Stephen Stephens, Evan Stephens: and Sarah, first female child born of European parents in Radnor. His wife died 1695. He himself lived to an advanced age. Sarah Evans, dau. Stephen and Elizabeth, b. 5 Mo. 25, 1686. Stephen Evans son of Stephen and Elizabeth, b. 12 Mo. 24, 1687. Births recorded at Merion Meeting. The name of Stephen ap Evans is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County”. Stephen ap Evans was located in Radnor township, near the borders of Haverford and Lower Merion. tht is , near what is now Bryn Mawr. Francis Howell, of Merion, was buried 2 Mo. 16, 1695. His will was signed 1 Mo. 1, 1695. Proved in Philadelphia Sept 12, 1695. He speaks of his wife Margaret, and his brother Thomas Howell. He was from Lancilio, Caermarthenshire, Wales. Francis Howell speaks of his wife Margaret. Brother Thomas. Sisters Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Susan. Leaves a legacy to James Morimer. Witnesses, John Bevan, William Howell, John Humphreys. See Will of Margaret Howell, 1696. William Howell emigrated in 1682. His wife Margaret died in 1685, and in 1687-8, he married Mary Thomas, widow. William Howell married Mary Thomas, widow of Evan Thomas, who purchased 250 acres of land of Lewis David, in Haverford, 1682. The children of Evan and Mary Thomas were Daniel, Evan, Mary. See page 10, Vol I. Penna. Archives, 3d Series. 11, 5, 1687. William Howell of Haverford, at John Bevan’s Haverford. Wit: Francis, Thomas and Margaret Howell; John Bevan; John Hayton; Thomas Ellis. The name of William Howell is on the List of Taxables for Haverford, 1693. Francis Howell had a son Thomas Howell (Vol. XIX, p. 545) William Howell was from Castle-bigt, Pembrokeshire. His wife Margaret died 1685. The name of William Howell is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware Co.” William Howell was located in Haverford, near Friend’s Meeting. Fran: Howell, on List of Taxables 1693. His estate was assessed and worth 80£. The name of Margaret Howell is in the List of residents of Merion, who subscribed for the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Richard Robert, son of John, 8 Mo. 1, 1695. Richard Roberts, son of John and Gainor, was born at Merion, 10 Mo. 18, 1687. Recorded. William Howell and his second wife Mary had a dau. Hannah (b. 5, 17, 1689; d. 5, 6, 1758.) She m. (1) Robert Roberts; (2) Thomas Carleton (m. 3, 20, 1730.) Hannah lived in Kennett; was an active Minister. Ch. Of Thos. Carleton and Hannah: Susanna, Thomas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1696 11, 12, 1696. John Powell, son of Williiam, cooper; and Ann Havard, dau. of David, glover, both of Phila. Co. "in Merion Meeting House," Wit: William, William (2) and Ann Powell; David and John Havard. The name of John Havard is on Dr. Smith's Map located in Haverford, near Ardmore. Lewis Walker is located in Radnor, near the borders of Newtown, Haverford and Marple. David Pugh, in Radnor, near the borders of Tredyffrin and Easttown. 7, 16, 1707. David Powell, of Phila. Surveyor; - and Mary Havard, of Merion, widow, at Haverford Meeting. Wit: David Jr. and Ann Powell; John, William and Margaret Havard. Mary Havard was the "widow of David Haverd," in 1696 (p, 17) David Haverd purchased 210 acres of land in 1696, and died intestate, leaving wife Mary, and John his heir. (Vol. XIX, p. 205) David purchased land 5 Mo. 4, 1696. James Mortamore purchased a Lott on the third Street (Phila.) 1690 p. 38. Thomas Symens, in 1681, purchased 500 acres in Haverford and the Great Valley. His son and heir was John was John Symens. Vol. XIX, p. 734. G'son, Thos. Benj. Humphrey m. Mary Llewellyn, 19, 4, 1694 Margaret Howell, widow of Francis, buried 7 Mo. 14, 1696. Will proved Sept, 12, 1696. Margaret Howell of Merion, widow. Mentions her brother, James Mortimer. Her nephew, James Mortimer. Her sister, Margaret Thomas. Cousin, Betty Thomas. Brothers-in-law David Jones and David Habart; Cousin, James Mortimer, Lewis David, John Hastings. Katharine Pris, her maid. Lewis Walker; John Simons; Nathan Thomas; Owen Thomas; John, William and Ann Habart; Elizabeth and Katharine Thomas; Betty and Margaret Lewis; David Pugh; Mary Walker; Joan Pris; Mary, wife of Ben. Humphrey; and her son, Jonathan Humphrey. John Humphrey, Sr. and John Humphrey, Jr. Legacies to the Meeting Houses, Merion and Haverford. Executors, Morris Llewellyn and James Thomas, Jr. witnesses, Edward Jones, David Habard, John Humphreys. Proved Phila. Sept. 25, 1696. Lewis Walker and Mary Moris were married at Haverford Meeting House, 2, 22, 1693. They settled in Tredyffrin, Chester, Co. Nathan, Owen, Elizabeth and Katharine Thomas were children of James Thomas, Sr. of Merion. Lewis David was a first purchaser in Haverford. He married Florence Jones, at Haverford, 1, 20, 1690. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1697 Daniel Medlicott of Merion. Will proved in Philadelphia, March (1st Month) 20th, 1697. Daniel Medlicott, from Shropshire, came to Philadelphia, 1684. Married Martha Sankey, and settled in Haverford, where he died 1697, leaving one child, Mary. His wife also brought a certificate from Salop Meeting, Shropshire. Mary Medlicott, daughter of Daniel and Martha, was b. 7 Mo. 7, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Martha Medlicot married James Kite, widower, of Blockley, at the public meeting place in Merion 3 Mo. 13, 1698. Daniel Medlicott, of near Haverford. Will proved March 20, 1697. Mentions wife Martha and daughter, Mary. He held an estate “near the Skoolkill beyond the Gulf.” Overseers, Edward Jones, Francis Howell. Witnesses, Stephen Evans, John Roberts, Daniel Meredith. Witnesses to the marriage of James Kite, widower, and Martha Medlicott, of Merion, 3, 13, 1698, were, John Simonds, John Barnes, Isaac Warner. The ;marriage of Daniel Medlicott and Martha Sankee is recorded in the Philadelphia Meeting of Friends, 10 Mo. 2, 1684. Daniel Medlecott, a “first-purchaser”. The name of Daniel Medlicot appears on Holme’s Map, 1681-3. Joshua Owen, son of Joshua and Martha, last of 1 Mo. (March) 1697-8. Joshua Owen of Merion, batchelor and Martha Shinn, daughter of John Shinn of Springfield, West Jersey, spinster, at the dwelling house of John Shinn at Springfield, 1 Mo. 19, 1696-7. Joshua Owen, of Merion, “batchelor”, was the son of Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn-du, Merionethshire. Wittnesses to the marriage of Joshua Owen and Martha Shinn were John Owen; John, John, Jr., James, Francis and Mary Shinn. The name of Joshua Owen is on the List of Taxables for 1693. His tax was 6 s., 1 d. showing that he was then a young man. The name Jn. Owen is on Dr. Geroge Smith’s Map. Jn. Owen is located in Radnor near St. David’s Church. Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn-du, had seven children, viz: 1. Humphrey Owen Humphrey (who remained in Wales); 2. John Owen (removed to Pa. 1683); 3. Rowland Owen; 4. Joshua Owen (removed to Pa., married Martha Shinn, and settled in Burlington, N. J. where he was living 1739); 5. Owen Owen (remained in Wales); 6. Rebecca Owen (m. 1678, Robert Owen of Fron Goch and removed to Penna.); 7. Elizabeth Owen (removed to Pa. With her brother John Owe, and m. in Penna. John Roberts of Pen y Chwd, Denbighshire.)Owen Humphrey of Llwyn-du was a brother of John Humphrey, who d. in Pa. 1701. Catharine Robert, wife of Robert, buried 5 Mo. 13, 1697. Robert Roberts of Merion and Katharine Jones of the same twp. At Merion Meeting, 3 Mo. 5, 1696. Margaret Roberts, daughter of Richard and Katharine, was born 1698.* (*This sentence was crossed out apparently by the author.) Witnesses to the marriage of Robert Roberts and Katharine Jones were, Hugh, John, Owen, Edward, Robert and John Roberts; Thomas, Robert, Evan, Cadwallader, Hugh, Edward. Ellin and Mary Jones. Hugh, son of Robert, born 1696. This Robert Roberts was the son of Hugh Roberts of Merion, and his first wive Jonne, or Jane, and was born 11 Mo. 7, 1673. Robert married, as his second wife, Priscilla Johnes. He is said to have removed to Maryland and died there, leaving a son, Richard Roberts. The latter’s son Robert Roberts, settled in Philadelphia, and married Catharine, dau. of David Deshler. Katharine Jones, who married Robert Roberts (son of Hugh) was a daughter of John ap Thomas and Katharine, his wife. Tider Robert. Son of Hugh, buried 5th Mo. 1697. Tydyer Robert was a witness to the will of Richard Humphrey of Radnor, which was proved in Philadelphia 12 Mo. 18, 1692-3. In his will, Richard Humphrey speaks of his brother-in-law, John Humphrey; brothers John and Owen Humphrey; sister Katharine and her children; cousin John Owen; Lydia Ellis, Rebecca, Ann, Daniel, Benjamin and Joseph Humphrey. Witnesses, Tydyer Robert, Benjamin Humphrey, Rowland Ellis. Theodore Robert, undoubtedly the same person, was witness to the will of Ellein Ellis, of Haverford, proved in Philadelphia, the same day, 12 Mo. 18, 1692-3. Ellein Ellis, Haverford, relict of Thomas Ellis. Mentions her daughter Rachel Ellis. Six children of her (Ellin’s) sister Lowry, and Gwen. Executor, nephew, Daniel Humphrey. Trustees, Griffith Owen, William Howell, Edward Jones, John Roberts, Robert Owen, and John Humphrey. Witnesses, David Llewellyn, Benjamin Humphreys, Theodore Robert, John Humphreys. The above-named Richard Humphrey was a brother of Jane Humphrey, who married her cousin John Humphreys, son of Humphrey ap Hugh of Llwyn-du. Richard Humphrey, in his will, alsom mentions his cousin Alika Humphrey. William, son of Hugh and Jane Roberts, born in Wales 3 Mo. 26, 1682, died in Merion, 1697. Ellin Ellis, wife of Robert, buried 6 Mo. 15, 1697. From Merionethshire. Robert Ellis, 6 Mo. 17, 1697, buried. Ellin Ellis and her husband Robert Ellis, were “Preachers of Righteousness.” They were convinced of the truth prior to 1690. They were from Tyddyn y Garreg, Wales. Both died in Merion, Ellin two days before her husband. Letter dated 5, 28, 1690. The had several sons, among them, Abel Roberts. His name is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County.” Abel Roberts is located in Radnor township near what is now Wayne. Witnesses to the marriage of Abel Roberts and Mary Price, 11, 21, 1701, were Moses, Ellis, Evan, Aaron and Hugh Roberts. Aaron Roberts was born 1682. 11, 19, 1722-23. Evan Evans, son of David Evans of Radnor, and Rachel Roberts, daughter of Abel Roberts of Radnor, at Radnor. Wit: Caleb, David, John, Philip Evans; Mary, Ellis, Aaron, Jane, Anne Roberts. 11, 6, 1725. John Lewis of Haverford, Mason; and Katharine Roberts, dau. of Abel Roberts, dec’d. of Radnor, spinster, at Radnor Meeting. Wit: Henry, Samuel, Isaac, Ann, Mordecai and Henry Lewis; Mary, Ellis and Aaron Roberts. 8, 6, 1727. Aaron Roberts of Plymouth and Sarah Longworthy of Radnor, at the dwellinghouse of Meredith David, late dec’d., in Plymouth. Wit: ellis and Elizabeth Roberts; Benjamin and Jane Longworthy; William Williams. (Had a son Joseph, who m. Hannah Rees, 1757.) Robert Ellis had a son Abel Robert who purchased land in 1693. Also sons Moses, Ellis, Evan, Aaron and Hugh Roberts; daughters, Rachel, Jane, Mary. Abel Roberts, of Radnor in the Welsh Tract, and Mary Price of the same were married at Radnor Meeting House 11, 21, 1701. Jane Roberts, daughter of Robert Ellis, married Griffith Hugh, son of Hugh of Gwynnedd, at Gwynnedd Meeting, 10, 2, 1718. Wit: Hugh Griffith; David, Evan and Robert Hugh; Ellis, Aaron, Evan, Mary, Catharine and Rachel Roberts. 5, 1, 1715. Roger Roberts, of Merion, widower, and Mary Roberts, of Radnor, widow, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: Katharine, Rachel, Moses, Ellis, Aaron and Jane Roberts; Robert Rebeckah, John and Owen Roger. 2, 6, 1716. Rees David, of Farmer’s Hill in Whitemarsh, widower, and Rachel Roberts of Merion, spinster, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert David; Ellis Aaron, Evan, Roger, Mary, John, Katharine and Rachel Roberts. 11, 9, 1716. Evan Roberts, son of Robert Ellis of Radnor, yeoman, dec’d, and Anne Thomas, daughter of William of the same place, yeoman, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: ellis, Aaron, Jane, Mary, Catharine and Rachel Roberts; William, Mary, Thomas, John, William, Rees and Martha Thomas. John Jones, son of Robert, buried 7 Mo. 2, 1697. Infant son of Robert and Ellin Jones, of Glanrason. Robert Jones, of Merion, batchelor and Ellin Jones of the same twp., spinster, at Katherin Roberts’s house, 11, 3, 1693. Witnesses, Thomas, John, Ellen, Catharine and Ann Jones; Griffith John; Edward Price and others. Robert Jones was a son of John ap Thomas; Ellin Jones was a sister of David Jones of Blockley. She had other brothers John and Robert Jones, mentioned in the will of David, who died 1725. Another John Jones, son of Robert and Ellin, was buried 11 mo. 12, 1701-2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1698 Mary Jones dau. of Perer, was buried 2 d Mo. 17, 1698. The name of Peter Jones is on the List of those residents of Merion who subscribed towards the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna River, 1696. Married, 10 m. 10, 1695, Peter Jones of the Welch Tract, batchelor; - and Jane Wartin of Merion, spinster, at the Meeting-place in Merion. Witnesses: - Thomas, John and Martha Jones; David Meredith. Rowland John Evans, son of Thomas John Evan, buried 5th Mo. 31, 1698. (Thomas Sion Evan.) He was the son of Thomas Jones of Radnor and Lowry Johns of Merion, widow, who married 1, 13, 1686. Witnesses, Rees and Hugh John; Edward, Thomas and Robert Jones; Griffith Owen; John Humphrey and others. The name of Thomas John Evan is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements” Thomas John Evan is located in Radnor, near the borders of Newtown and Marpoole (Marlpe). 10, 3. 1731. John Thomas of Merion son of Thomas of Glamorganshire, Wales; - and Esther Pugh, dau. of John of White Marsh, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Elizabeth and Abel Thomas; Margaret, Elizabeth and Mary Pugh; Jonathan and Joseph Jones. 1, 21, 1690. Philip Evan, batchelor, of Radnor, - and Sarah Thomas, spinster, of Merion, at Hugh Robert’s, Merion. Wit: David Evan; Abel Thomas; John and Benjamin Humphrey; Cadwallader Morgan. 2, 23, 1712. Simon Thomas of Blockley, - and Cicely Thomas of Merion, Phila. Co. at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Abel Thomas; Evan Bevan; Ellis Pugh; Edward Rees. Sarah Thomas, daughter of Abel and Elizabeth Thomas, born 8 Mo. 1, 1697, was buried 9 Mo. 7, 1698. Another Sarah Thomas, daughter of Abel and Elizabeth, was born 4 Mo. 1699. Births recorded at Merion Meeting. Abel Thomas of Merion, Batchelor, and Elizabeth Humphreys, of the same twp., spinster, at the public meeting place at Merion, 3 Mo. 19, 1693. witnesses, Rees and Katharine Thomas; David and John Humphreys. On List for 1693. (Tax list) Susq. List 1696. Abel Thomas was an early purchaser in Merion. His purchase included part of the tract of John ap Thomas and Edward Jones, near the present “City Avenue.” Also part of the purchase of John Watkins (1682) in the Liberty Land (Blockley Township) See Penna. Archives, 3 r Series, Vol I p. 3. Abel Thomas evidently belonged to the same family as Rishiart ab Thomas ab Rhys, as he, Abel, was the first-named witness at Richard’s wedding: 8, 6, 1720. Richard Thomas of Merion and Elizabeth Jones, dau. of Thomas of Radnor, dec’d, at Radnor Meeting House; Wit: Abel, Elizabeth and Sarah Thomas; Lowry, Jonn, Joseph and Richard Jones; Rowland Ellis and Rowland Ellis, Jr. Further relationship is shown by Abel’s acting as witness to other weddings. Edward Nicholas, buried 10 Mo. 4, 1698. Edward Nicholas of Cynlas (b. 1647) was probably a first cousin of William ap Edward’s father son of Nicholas ap Edward and a descendant of Rhirid Flaidd, Lord of Penllyn. Edward Nicholas who was a relative of Richard Price, and a resident of the township of Cynlas, Parish of Llanderfel, was born in 1647, and baptized Sept 28th of that year. He was son of Nicholas ap Edward, who was assessed as a landholder of the Parish of Llanycil, Bala, 1636. The descent of Edward Nicholas is thus deduced: Nicholas ab Edward ab Watkin of Garth Llwyd in Llanderval (Watkin buried 1610-11 at Llanderval) ab Edward ab John Wynn of Dôl Derlwyn in the same parish, ab Ienan ab Meredydd, fifth son of Tudor ab Garonwy ab Howell y Gadair of Cadair Benllyn ab Bruffydd ab Madog ab Iorwerth ab Madog ap Ririd Valaidd (Flaidd) Lord of Penllyn. The will of Amos Nicholas of Ridley, was signed April 3, 1724. Proved Jan. 6, 1725. Desires to be buried in Friends’ ground Chester. Mentions sons Edward Nicholas, and John Nicholas (last under age); daughter Ann. Speaks of owning land in Ridley and West Jersey (latter now in possession of John Friend). Mentions Robert Love in Maryland. Executors, Son Edward; daughter Ann. Witness John Crosby. Morgan Cadwallader, buried 10 Mo. 8, 1698. Born in Wales, 6 Mo. 23, 1679. The eldest son of Cadwallader Morgan and Jame Price, his wife. Another son, Edward Cadwallader, born in Wales, 6 Mo. 22, 1682, died young. The latter’s estate administered 1715. Morgan Cadwallader, a young Minister, being a confirmed invalid, died unmarried. Mrs. John Humphrey died at Merion, 1698. She was born at Llwundo, Merionethshire, Wales. Her first name was Joan. She left no children. Joan, or Jane Humphrey was a sister of Richard Humphrey, who died in Radnor, 1692-3. She married her cousin, John Humphrey, son of Humphrey ap Hugh of Wales and Elizabeth Powell, his wife. Children of Humphrey ap Hugh and Elizabeth were (1) Owen Humphrey (who remained in Wales); (2) John Humphrey (m. Jane Humphrey); (3) Samuel Humphrey (m. Elizabeth Reese, who came to Pa.)’ (4) Ann Humphrey (m. Ellis Price, 1649, and had Rowland Ellis who lived at Bryn Mawr, Pa.) The Humphrey family of Haverford are descended from Daniel Humphrey (son of Samuel and Elizabeth.) The Humphrey family of Merion, from Benjamin Humphrey (son of Samuel and Elizabeth.) The Owen family, allied to the Humphreys, from Owen Humphrey, brother of Samuel. John Humphrey and his wive Joan brought a certificate from the Quarterly Meeting of Merionethshire, attesting that John had been a Friend for 23 years (since about 1660); that he was faithful in times of great suffering; that he was “a minister of few words, according to his measure”, and that “his house was a free receptacle for Friends.” John Humphrey’s “Narrative of the Sufferings of the Christian People called Quakers”, may be found in the “Historical Collections of Gwynnedd”, by Howard M. Jenkins. In this “Narrative”, John Humphrey speaks of John Williams of Merionethshire, “the Father of Evan John and Rees John, who laid down their Bodies in Pennsylvania”. Also, of his own brother “Samuel Humphrey ( who Ran his race and finished his course in the land of his Nativity) but his wife and seven children, in the year of 1683 transported themselves to Pennsylvania”. The wife was Elizabeth Humphrey, who settled in Haverford, and the children were, Lydia, Daniel, Benjamin, Joseph, Rebecca, Ann, Gobitha. Samuel Humphrey and Elizabeth Reese were married before two Justices of the Peace, named Morris Wynn and Robert Owen of Dolessery on ye 20th day of April 1658. Samuel died 9 Mo. 17, 1677, at Bryn-tallwyn. John Jones, the second of the name, son of Robert and Ellin Jones of Merion, was born 11th Mo. 20, 1698, and died in infancy. The second John was born the year following the birth of the first. David David, son of Rowland David and Gainor Lloyd, his wife, was buried 12th Mo. 16, 1698. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1699 Mrs. Robert Hugh (ap Hugh) Mother of Hugh Roberts, died 1699. Buried 1 Mo. 20, 1699. She was Elizabeth, daughter of William Owen of Penllyn, of Wales. Before marriage, she was known as Elizabeth Williams. She had a daughter Gainor Robert, who married John Roberts from Caernarvonshire, 1 Mo. 20 , 1684. Also a daughter Katharine Robert, who was the first wife of William ap Edward, adventurer on the “Ship Lyon”, and first settler of Overbrook. Mabby Rees had a sister Elizabeth who married, at Philadelphia Meetind, 8, 25, 1689, Thomas Andrews of Phila., widower. By his first wife, he had a son, Simon Andrews. Thomas Andrews died 1698. Elizabeth died 1718-19. The will of Elizabeth Andrews of Philadelphia is dated Oct 4, 1718. Proved Jan. 7, 1718-19. Mentions two daughters of her sister Ellin Owen. Cousin Robert Vaughn of Hendre Mawr, near Bala. Cousin Robert, son of sister 9 in-law) Gwen. His brothers Hugh and Thomas, and sisters Elizabeth and Grace. Cousin Robert, son of my brother (in-law) Hugh, and his sisters. Edward Rees (Price) son of my nephew Rees, “my sister Mabby’s son”. Elizabeth, daughter of cousin Thomas Jones of Merion. Ann, daughter of his brother, Robert Jones. Thomas Cadwallader, son of Cousin John Cadwallader. Mary and Rebecca, daughters of Cousin John Cadwallader. Martha, daughter of Rebecca Cadwallader. Executors, newpews Rees Prees, and cousins Robert Jones and John Cadwallader, trustees. Mabby Rees, wife of Edward Rees of Wales, died 2d Mo. 19, 1699. She was one of the passengers on the “Ship Lyon”. Mabby Rees was the daughter of Owen ap Hugh. She was buried at Merion on the 23d , 1699. Mabby Rees was the daughter of Owen ap Hugh, brother of Thomas ap Hugh, Gentleman, of Wern Tawr, Merionethshire, son of Hugh ap Ievan ap Rhys Goch (ap Tudor ap Rhys ap Ievan Goch) of Cwm Pen Aner in the Parish of Cerrig y druidion, Denbighshire, lineally descended from Marchweithian, Lord of Isaled. Mabby Rees had children: - Katharine (b. in Wales, 1680; d. in Lower Merion, Oct. 23, 1682); Rees Rees (Prees or Price b. in Wales, 1678); Jane (b. in Lower Merion, 1682.) Edward and Mabby Rees had a daughter Jane Rees, born 9 Mo. 11, 1682. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. This Jane Rees married (1.) Jonathan Hayes (2.) george Marris* (*changed from Moore to Marris apparently by the author.) Jonathan Hayes, son of Jonathan Hays of of Parple, (this may be a typo may be Marple. YP) and Jane Rees, daughter of Edward Rees of Merion, at Merion, 9 Mo. 23, 1709. Jonathan Hayes was a member of the Assembly, 1689. Witnesses to the marriage of Jonathan Hayes and Jane Rees, 9, 23, 1709: - Jonathan and Anne Hayes; Edward Rees; Rees Price. 6, 7, 1718. George Maris of Springfield, Chester Co. and Jane Hayes of Merion., at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Mordecai, Hannah, John, Susan, Richard and Elizabeth Maris; Edward Rees; Rees Price. The name of Jonathan Hayes is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County.” Jonathan Hayes was located in Marple, near Crum Creek and the border of Newtown township. He was cruelly murdered in 1715. The alleged murderers were captured, but eventually admitted to bail. James Thomas of Merion. From Llandboyden, Caermarthenshire. Will proved in Philadelphia, August 10, 1699. He mentions his sons Nathan Thomas and James Thomas, Jr. Mentions wife Margaret sons Thomas and Owen Daughters Elizabeth and Catharien grandchildren, Nathan and Ann. Brother-in-law, David Jones; brother-in-law, Thomas Howell. Legacies to Meeting Houses, Merion, Haverford and Radnor. Mentions Duffryn Mawr. Executors, wife Margaret, son Nathan. Witnesses, Lewis David and Rowland Ellis. James Thomas, Jr. and Owen Thomas, sons of James Thomas of Merion, settled in Whiteland, Chester Co. Pa. They became Baptists, members of Great Valley Baptist Church. Owen was a Preacher. 4, 1, 1695. James Thomas of Merion, yeoman and Ann Warner of Schoolkillbrook, in said Co. of Philadelphia, spinster, at Meeting House of Schoolkillbrook. Wit: James, Nathan and Owen Thomas; John, Isaac and Isaac Warner. The name of James Thomas is on the List of Taxables 1693. James Thomas, Sen. And James Thomas, Jun. 1696. Grace Thomas, widow, Phila. Will proved June 1, 1695. Mentions brother-in-law, James Thomas. Sons Mycah, Gabriel, James, the last executor. Daughters, Elizabeth Thomas, Mary Snead, Rachel Warton, 2 other children not named. Mentions Jane, wife of Evan Oliver; Morgan Jones, Mary Hilliard. Signed 7, 25, 1694-5. Wit: Henry Clifton, Robt. Burrow, Mary Hilliard. Gabriel Thomad, Phila. Yeoman. Will proved Dec. 22, 1714. Mentions Elizabeth, eldest, and Grace, youngest daughters of sister Mary Snead. Wit. John Cadwallader, Phila. Gent., John Warden, Phila. Hatter. Wm. Snead, Mary Thomas, married 10, 28, 1688. Marriage recorded at Philadelphia Friends’ Meeting. John Humphrey, of Llwundu, in Merionethshire, died at Merion, Pa. 7 Mo. 28, 1699, aged 66 years. He and his wife Joan came to Merion, in 1683. They left no children. John Humphrey was a Minister among the Friends, a scholar and a translator of Welsh. His brother Samuel had numerous descendants. Another brother Owen Humphry. John Humphrey was the son of Humphrey ap Hugh of Llwyndu, ap David ap Howell ap Gronwy ap Einion. John Humphrys and benj’n. Humphrys, on Susquehanna List 1696. Merion. Dan’l. Humphrey, Haverford and Radnor. Will proved Aug. 31, 1700. Mentions his nephew, Benjamin Humphrey and his wife Mary and son John. Friends, Rowland Ellis, Sr. and his daughter Jane; - Joshua Owen; John Owen; John Robert’s children; Robert Owen’s son John and other children; cousin Tabitha, Ann and Joseph Humphrey. Mentions James Taate. Witnesses, John Roberts, David Llewellyn. The Humphrey properties were in and near what is now Bryn Mawr. The older portion of this suburban village, that in the corner of Lower Merion approaching the Delaware County line (Radnor Township) was long knows as Humphreystown. Bryn Mawr College and Bryn Mawr Hotel stand on part of the original Humphrey tract. Several homesteads are still standing. The name of John Humphrys is on the List of Taxables, 1693. “John Humphrey &Co.” on Holme’s Map, 1681-3. On Dr. George Smith’s Map are the names of Richard Humphrey, in Radnor, near what is now Wayne; Daniel Humphrey, in Haverford, near Friends Meeting; Jos. Humphrey, in Newtown, near St. Davids. Joan Price, buried 7 Mo. 20, 1699. David Price, with his wife Joan came from Brecknockshire in Wales, 1690, and settled in Radnor. He was a Friend, and meetings were held at his house. David and Joan Price had six children, all born in Wales. The name of David Prees is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County.” David Prees was located in Radnor township, near what is now Rosemont. Elizabeth Robert, wife of Joh, was buried 8 Mo. 31, 1699. Aged 32. John Roberts of Wayn, Phila. Co., batchelor and Elizabeth Owen (late of Ridley, Chester County) spinster, at Haverford Meeting House, 11 Mo. 2, 1690. Ridley township is now in Delaware Co. John Roberts was of Pen y Chwd, Denbighshire. This was John Roberts, “Millwright”, who was born in Wales, and who emigrated to Lower Merion in 1682. “From records in Posession of his descendants it is learned that he was 60 years old at the time of his marriage, while Elizabeth Owen was 18. She died leaving 2 sons and 1 daughter.” John Roberts, son of John and Elizabeth, born 1695. Matthew, son of John, b. 1698. Rebecca, daughter of John and Elizabeth, b. 169_. Births recorded at Merion Meeting. Elizabeth was a sister of Joshua Owen, and daughter of Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn-du, in Llwyn-Gwrill, Merionethshire. Witnesses to the marriage of John Roberts and Elizabeth Owen, 11, 2, 1690: Robert, John, and Joshua Owen; John, Daniel, Benjamin, Rebeckah and Elizabeth Humphreys. “Wayn” is on Mill Creek, north of Ardmore. The name of John Roberts is on the List of Taxables, 1693. There were two of the name on the same list, and each had property worth 100 £. The other was John Roberts of Pencoyd. Richard Cuarton, a purchaser in Merion, died 1699. He had a son William, who was a widower in 1708. (R.C. on List 1693) William Cuarton, widower, of Merion, narried Susannah Price, widow of Plymouth, at Plymouth, 3 Mo, 27, 1708. Wit. Mary Cuerton; Philip Price; Jacob and George Shoemaker. The estate of Richard Cuarton, or Curton, was administered in Philadelphia, 1699. In the “Minute Book of Property”, the name is abbreviated Corn. Mention is made of Richard and William Corn. Later Cuarton, p. 21,22. Richard Corne, from Llangunllo Parish, Rad., purchased under R. Davies, 1682. Wm. Cuarton purchased 8 acres of Liberty Land, 1702. See Penna Archives, 3d Series, Vol. II, p 683. “First Purchaser”. The estate of Richard Cuerton, of Merion, husbandman, was administered by his son, William Cuerton, to whom letters were granted in Philadelphia July 20, 1699. Mary Cuarton, sister of William, married John Moore. Witnesses to the marriage of William Cuerton and Susanna Price, 3, 27, 1708. (Mary and Sarah Fletcher; Griffith John; William and Jane Edwards*) (* This was crossed out, apparently by the author. Also here the date and the date on the previous page was changed from 10,26, 1699 to read 3, 27, 1708.) I believe this name afterwards became Wharton. 8, 21, 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. Sarah Cuerton was witness to the will of John Moore, of Blockley, proved Nov. 4, 1719. (Other witnesses were David Jones, Edward Williams, Robt. Jones. Richard Cureton and Margaret, his wife, William Cureton his sone, &Jane Cureton, his daughter, free persons, arrived on the “Rebecca”, of Liverpoole, 8 Mo. 31, 1685. Robert Wharton came from Cumberland Co. England, 1697, and was unmarried. His certificate was from Pardsley Monthly Meeting. He settled in Merion and in 1701 married Rachel, daughter of Thomas Ellis of Haverford. Rachel died and in 1707, Robert was engaged to Jane Hent, but they released each other. Se Smith’s “History of Delaware County.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1700 Hugh David, 4th Mo. 6, 1700, buried. Catharine David, wife of Thomas, buried 5th Mo. 27, 1700. Thomas David, Widower, of Merion, and Katherine Morgan, widow, of Radnor, at Thos. David's, Merion, 11 Mo 19, 1693. Witnesses; George and David Thomas; Griffith John; John Robert. Thomas David, in 1682, purchased 100 acres in Upper Merion, joining on the land of Edward Griffith. See page 7, Vol. I, Penna. Archives, Third Series. His first wife was Elizabeth, who died 1685. The name of Thomas Davis is on the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693. The David family were represented in Upper Merion at a later date. On the List of Taxables for Upper Merion, 1734, are the names of John David, Benjamin Davis. The name of Thomas David is on the List of residents of Merion, who subscribed toward the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Also, the name of Katharine David. Ann Thomas, daughter of Abel and Elizabeth, buried 5th Mo. 29, 1700. Abel Thomas and Elizabeth Humphreys were married at Merion, 3 Mo. 19, 1693. The name of Abel Thomas is on the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693. Abel Thomas was the son of Thomas ap Richard, of Wales. He had brothers Richare, Evan, Ellis and Moses Thomas. Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Hoffman of Academy P. O. Lower Merin has in ther possession (1909) a Welsh Bible printed in 1588. It contains the Records, "Thomas ap Richard, His Book, 1673. Abel Thomas, His Book, 1717. John Thomas, His Book, 1727. John Thomas, His Book, 1756." Also the following "Thomas ap Richard, 1673. His beloved Son, Richard Thomas ap Thomas ap Richard. The same, Evan Thomas ap Thomas ap Richard. The same, Ellis Thomas ap Thomas ap Richard. The same, Moses Thomas ap Thomas ap Richard. The same, Abel Thomas ap Thomas ap Richard" The name of Abell Thomas is on the Susquehanna List of Subscriberrs, 1696. Witnesses to the marriage of Abel Thomas and Elizabeth Humphreys were Rees and Katharine Thomas; Daniel and John Humphreys. Elizabeth Robert, wife of Roger Robert, of Hendre Mawr, Penllyn, Merionethshire, Wales, was buried at Merion, 6th Mo. 2, 1700. She came with her husband to Merion in 1699. Roger Robert, of Merion, widower, married 5, 1, 1715, Mary Roberts of Radnor, widow. Witnesses to the marriage of Roger Roberts, widower and Mary Roberts, widow, 5, 1, 1715: Katharine, Rachel, Moses, Ellis, Aaron and Jane Roberts; Robert, Rebeckah, John and Owen Roger. By his first wife Elizabeth he had three sons, Robert, John, and Owen Rogers. John Rogers married Ellen Pugh, daughter of Robert of Gwynnedd, 4, 21, 1717. 3, 30, 1712. Robert Rogers, son of Roger Roberts of Merion; and Rebeckah Thomas, dau. of Lewis if the same Co., dec'd; at Plymouth Meething House. Wit: Roger Roberts; John and Owen Rogers; Anne, Isaac, Sarah and Anne Thomas. The Mary Roberts, widow, who married Roger Roberts, 1715, was born Price. She died in Radnor, 1750. Her will is recorded in West Chester. Mentions grand-daughters Ruth Taylor; Hannah, Mary, Rachel and Leah Evans; grandsons, John and Amos Evans; grand-daughters, Rachel and Eliz. Lewis, and Mary Lewis (als David); grandsons Abel, Samuel, John and Evan Lewis. Cousin Joan, wife of Wm. Williams of Uwchlan; 2 daus. Kath. Lewis, Rachel Evans (Ex.) Wit. Thos. Thomas, Thamar Thomas, Margt. Ellis. 11, 21, 1701. Abel Roberts of Radnor in the Welsh Tract, and Mary Price of the same, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: Moses, Ellis, Evan, Aaron and Hugh Roberts. Rees Morris, buried 6 Mo. 3, 1700, at Merion. Ellis Morris was an early settler in the Welsh Tract. In 1687, he purchased 78 acres, which he sold to Thomas Ellis, prior to 1700. David Morris settled in (1687) Marple township prior to 1694. See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vol. I. Pp. 12, 15. Thomas Morris an early settler in the Lelsh Tract (1683) p. 23. Israel Morris was an early settler in Blockley. David Morris was a very early immigrant, and Probably came from Wales. He resided for a time in Philadelphia, and was married to Mary Phillipin, 3 Mo. 4, `685, according to the usages of Friends. In 1690, he removed to Marple. He was one of the projectors and owners of "Haverford New Mill". His children were David, Isaac, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Mordecai, David, the elder, died 1720. His son, Jonaathan Morris married Catharine Moore, dau. of Richard Moore of Radnor. They had a son, Dr. Jonathan Morris, born in Marple, 3 Mo. 17, 1729. He m. 12 Mo. 15, 1757, Alice, daughter of Cadwallader Evans of Edgemont. (He was Cadwallader ap Evan, son of Evan ap Robert, son of Robert ap Lewis, of Wales.) Dr. Jonathan Morris lived in Marple, but towards th end of his life removed to Darby. His wife died there, 1818, aged 83. Dr. Morris died April 7, 1818, aged 1 month less than 90. at the residence of his son in London Grove. Job Hugh, buried 8 Mo. 7, 1700. Humphrey Morgan, buried 11 Mo. 26, 1700. Robert David, buried 12 Mo. 4, 1700. Robert David, 12 Mo. 14, 1700. Ann Williams Thomas, third wife of Hugh John Thomas of Mill Creek, Lower Merion, died 1700. She was the daughter of _______ Williams, of Radnor. (Hugh John Thomas was also called John Thomas and Hugh Jones.) John Thomas of Merion, widow, and Ann Williams of Radnor, Chester Co., spinster, at Radnor Meeting House, 11 Mo. 18, 1693. They had a son Joseph Jones, born 4th Mo. 12, 1697. Hugh's dau. Cath. M. Rowland Richard. Hugh John Thomas married for his 4th wife Margaret Edwards of Merion (9th Mo. 22, 1703.) and removed to Plymouth. A son, Hugh Jones, died in Plymouth, 1739, unmarried. Hugh Jones, on Listo of Taxables, 1693. Susquehanna List 1696. Witnesses to the marriage of John Thomas fo Merion, widow, and Ann Williams, of Radnor, spinster, 11 Mo. 18, 1693, were Hugh Williams, William Pugh, Rowland Richards, William Edward.9 Mo. 22, 1703. Hugh Jones, of Plymouth, Phila. Co. widower, and Margaret Edward of Merion, widow, at Merion Meethig House. Wit: Edward, David, Cadwallader, Thomas and Mary Jones; Ann Edward; Hugh Williaim. 5 Mo. 16, 1686. Hugh John Thomas of Merion and Margaret Davis of the same town at their public meeting place in said township of Merion. Wit; Robert and Elizabeth David; William Edward; Rowland Richards; Hugh Robert; Cadwallader Morgan. Hugh Jones and his son held land in Merion about 1700, or later. Thomas Musgrave, buried at Merion, 1700, (late of Halifax.) Will proved July 25, 1701. Thomas Musgrave, late of Yorkshire, England. (Halifax) Mentions wife Hannah children, Thomas, Abraham, Elizabeth and William. Overseers, Joseph Growden, David Lloyd, Phineas Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter. Witnesses, John Hughes, Samuel Eton, Richard Wright. Hannah Musgrave, a 1st Purchaser. Thomas Musgrave, of Halifax, in Yourshire, is mentioned in the Penna. Archibes, 2d Series, Vol. XIX, p. 306. He purchased a tract of 750 acres of land in 1698. He, deceasing, Jonathan Cockshaw stands bound to see said land confirmed to T. Musgrave's children, Thomas, Abraham, and Elizabeth, "said Jonathan's Nephews." From page 331, same Vol., it is learned that Hannah Musgrove, Administratrix of Thos. Musgrave, was named Price in 1702. In 1703, Jonathan Cockshaw produced a return of 500 acres surveyed to Thomas Musgrave's children, in Caln Township, Chester Co. 1702, and another return of 400 acres laid out to the same children, in 1701, joining on the corner of the other. Page 381. Hannah Musgrave, Relict and Ex'x, married David Price. (See p. 473.) Widow Musgrave, Hanna Musgrave, Land Warrants 1701. 7, 3, 1713. Evan Evans, yeoman, son of Thos. Evans of Gwynned and Elizabeth Musgrave, dau of Thos. Musgrave, dec'd, of Yorkshire, Great Britain, near Halifax, at Haverford. Wit: Thomas, Robert, Hugh, Owen, Robert and Owen Evans; Abraham and Wm. Musgrave. 10, 28, 1721. William Musgrave, of Merion, cooper, and Barbara Bevan, daughter of Evan Bevan, dec'd, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Abraham Musgrave; David and Hannah Price; Evan, Jane and Eleanor Bevan. Johathan Cockshall and Martha Kite m. 8, 28, 1715, Phila. Meeting of Friends. Oswyn Musgrave, Feb 4, 1683; Thos, Chi'r., 1703: John, 1713; Osmon, 1683; Han. 1701; Moses, 1713, are named under head of "Old Rights." Widow Musgrove, 1702. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1701 Second of the name. John Jones, son of Robert and Ellin buried 11 Mo. 12, 1701 2. (Present Style, Jan.. 12m 1702.) Robert and Elin, m. 11 Mo. 3, 1693. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1702 Henry Lewis, buried 1 Mo. 31, 1702. Harry Lewis, Radnor. Will proved, Phila. April 13, 1702. Mentions sisters Mary Worrell and Eleanor Lewis. Servant Richard Faddery. Brother-in-law, John Worrell. Witnesses: Peter Worrell, Edward Thomas, David Evan. On Dr. George Smith's Map. Henry Lewis, in 1682, purchased of Lewis David, 1000 acres: of which Henry, in 1684, sold 250 acres in Haverford to John Lewis. In 1694 5, His, (Henry's) son Henry Lewis, sold 100 acres to John Lewis, Jun'r. See p. 10 Penna Arch. 3r S. Vol. I. 80 acres in Radnor, belonging to Henry Lewis, were, about 1702, the property of John Worrell. (p.13) Ralph Lewis, William Lewis, David Lewis and Samuel Lewis also held land in Haverford, 1682 1699. Ch. Of Henry, Jr. were Isaac, Mary, Mary, John, Sarah, Margaret, Hannah. 10, 20, 1695. Henry Lewis of Haverford, yeoman and Mary Taylor, dau of Richard Taylor of Springfield twp. At the house of Bartholomew Coppock in Springfield. Wit: John, Elizabeth and Susannah Lewis; Robert, Isaac, Josiah and Elizabeth Taylor. 1, 11, 1696. John Lewis of Haverford, batchelor, and Sarah Price of Merion, spinster, at Haverford Meeting place. Wit: John, David and Margaret Lewis; Philip, Isaac and Susanna Price. Henry Lewis who married Mary Taylor (1695) was a member of the Colonial Assembly. He was a son of Henry Lewis (d. 1688) who was Foreman of the First Grand Jury, Pa. Henry Lewis emigrated from Narberth, in Pembrokeshire, 1682, with his father Evan Lewis, then an old man, who died soon after arrival. Henry built a house in Philadelphia, and had a farm in Haverford. He was foreman of the first Grand Jury. He died in Haverford, 1688. This Henry Lewis married 1 Mo. 12, 1670, Margaret Philpin, alias Proutherin, and had: I. Henry (b. 10 Mo. 26, 1671; II. Sarah (b. 5, 2, 1673; buried 12, 8, 1674); III. Samuel (b. 8, 1, 1676); IV. Elizabeth (b. 12, 14, 1677; m. Richard Hayes.) Of these Children, Henry (b. 1671) m. in 1692, Mary Taylor. This Henry was a member of the Colonial Assembly. Among the children of Henry Lewis, Jr. and Mary Taylor, his wife, were: I. Isaac (b. 3 Mo. 5, 1694); II. Mary (b. 2 Mo. 5, 1696; died young); III. John (b. 3 Mo. 23, 1697; m. Catharine Roberts, in 1725, dau. of Abel and Mary Roberts); IV. Sarah (b. 10, 11, 1698); V. Margaret (b. 9, 17, 1700; m. Isaac Price, son of Isaac Price of Merion and Susannah Shoemaker, his wife); VI. Mary (b. 10, 16, 1702; m. Thomas Philips.) John Lewis, of Haverford (son of Henry, Jr. and Mary Taylor, his wife) m. 1725, Katharine Roberts (b. 8, 28, 1702). Children, I. Abel (b. 8, 12, 1726; d. 1766); II. Mary (b. 11, 1, 1728; m. Benjamin Davis); III. Samuel; IV. Rachel (b. 12, 19, 1734; m.______ McCulloch:; V. John (b. 5, 31, 1737); VI. Evan (b. 4, 13, 1740; he m. 1st, 1770, Mary Thomas; and 2d. April 1775, Jane Meredith, and had Enoch Lewis, the famous Mathematician, b. in Radnor, Jan 20, 1776.); VII. Elizabeth (v. 7 Mo. 9, 1743; m. ______ Tucker, a member of the family long as makers of fine china.) Abel Lewis (b. 1726; son of John and Katharine Roberts, his wife) had children, among them, Joseph, Abel, John. Samuel Lewis (son of John and Katharine) m. 1759, Catharine, dau. of Samuel Richards fo Tredyffrin. Ch. Samuel, Henry, Jacob, Isaac, John, Jehu, Cath., Mary, Eliz., Beulah. Members of the Lewis family whose marriages are recorded at Radnor Monthly Meeting: John Maris of Springfield and Susannah Lewis of Haverford, at Haverford Meeting, 9, 20, 1693. Henry Lewis of Haverford and Mary Taylor, of Springfield, 10,20, 1695. John Lewis of Haverford and Sarah Price of Merion, 1, 11, 1696. David Hugh of merion and Martha Lewis of Haverford, 4, 9, 1696. James Sharples of Nether Providence and Mary Lewis of Darby, 12, 20, 1699-1700. James Williams of Darby and Ann Lewis of Haverford, 12, 22, 1699. John Reece of Newtown and Elizabeth Lewis of Haverford, 9, 26, 1700. Lewis Lewis of Newtown, and Mary Powell of Bristol, Phila. Co. 10, 13, 1700. Wm. Walter of Merion and Sarah Lewis of Darby, at Haverford, 3, 26, 1720. Ch. Of Henry, Sr. were Henry, Sarah, Samuel, Elizabeth. Ellis Meredith, buried 3 Mo. 19, 1702. David Meredith purchased a tract of land in Radnor, 1682. 3,21,1690. David Meredith of Radnor in the Welch Tract, widower, and Mary Jones of Upper Providence, Chester Co. at the house of Thomas Minshall, said Co. Witnesses, Thomas and Peter Jones; Richard Moore; Stephen Evans; David Morris. 11, 22, 1699. David Meredith, batchelor, of Radnor and Ellin Ellis, spinster, of the Welch Tract, at Radnor. Wit: David, Mary and Sarah Meredith; Rowland, Margaret and Rachel Ellis. The name of David Meredith is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of early Settlements in Delaware County." David Meredith was located in Radnor township, near Rosemont or Villa Nova. The name of David Meredith is on List of residents of Haverford and Radnor, who subscribed to the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Hugh Roberts, born in Wales, 1644, died at Merion, 6 Mo. 18, 1702. Interred at Merion Meeting House on the 20th. He was a minister among Friends and an member of the Provincial Assembly. He was a brother in law of Robert Owen. The Children of Hugh Roberts and his first wife Jonne were, Robery, born 1673; Ellin, born 1675; Edward, 1680; William 1682, all born in Wales, Elizabeth, born 1683, in Merion and Owen. Hugh's second wife was Elizabeth John, whom he married in Merionethshire, while on a visit to Wales. In 1692, Hugh Roberts was a member of the Governor's Council. * (*here crossed our apparently by the author "and Secretary of the Land Office.") The name of Hugh Roberts is on List of Taxables 1693, Sus. 1696. Robert Roberts, son of Hugh, removed to Maryland. Descendants came to Pa. ** (** word 'returned' crossed out and changed to came.) Robert Roberts, son of Hugh, was born in Wales 1672-3. Robert went to Maryland, where he had a son Richard Roberts; who had a son Robert Roberts, who came to Philadelphia and married Catharine, daughter of David Deshler. Edwards Roberts, son of Hugh was born in Wales, 1680, d. in Phila. 1741. He was Councilman, 1717; Alderman, 1734, and Mayor, 1739. Hugh Roberts, Merion. Will proved Dec. 9, 1702. Mentions Children Robert, Owen, Elizabeth, Edward Servants, Morris Robert, John Robert. Overseers, John Robert, Cadwallader Morgan, Griffith John, Griffith Owen. Witnesses, Samuel Browne, Griffith Owen, Samuel Jennings. Hugh Roberts, a "First Purchaser" and "Adventurer on the Ship Lyon". His name is on Reed's Map. Children of Hugh Roberts and his first wife Jane were Robert (b. 11 Mo. 7, 1673); Ellin (b. 10 Mo. 4, 1675); Owen (b. 10 Mo. 7, 1673); Edward (b. 2 Mo. 4, 1680); William (b. 3 Mo. 26, 1682; d. 1697); Elizabeth (b. 12 Mo. 24, 1683). Of these children, Robert m. (1) Catharine Jones; (2) Priscilla Johns. Owen m. Ann Bevan. (Children, Hugh, John, Jane, Awbrey, Owen, Owen.) Edward m. (1) susanna Painter; (2) Martha Hoskins; (3) Martha Cox. _______ Edward of Merion, died about 1702. His widow Margaret married Hugh Jones, of Plymouth, at Merion, 1703. This Hugh Jones was Hugh John Thomas, who resided on Mill Creek, Lower Merion, before removing to Plymouth. Margaret was his fourth wife. (married 9, 22, 1703.) Hugh Jones d. in Plymouth, 1727-8. Perhaps this was Evan Edward, who died - - - Jane, Richard Walter's wife, buried ye - - - 1702. Her maiden name was Mirick. Her brother David Mirick,was an early settler in the Welch Tract. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1703 Robert David, buried 11 Mo. 22, 1703. Margaret Robert, wife of William, buried 12 Mo. 15, 1703. William Probert (ap Robert) is named on the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693.* (* Crossed out apparently by the author "As he paid 6 s. tax, it is evident that he was a young man.") Owen Morgan of Merion. Will proved Feb. 26, 1703-4. Owen Morgan and wife Jannie, from the parish of Machalleth in Montgomeryshire, came to Haverford, 1684. His wife died and he married Blanche, widow of William Sharpus, 1694. He died in Newtown, 1704. Blanche died 1717. Owen Morgan of Haverfore, widower, and Blainich Sharpus ** of the same township, widow, at Haverford, 11 Mo. 23, 1694 (** Last name spelling changed from Sharpless to Sharpus.) Will signed 9 Mo. 23, 1703. Speaks of wife Blanche. Son Humpnrey; daughter Katharine. Daughter, Mary Carpey. Friends, Edward Morgan and John Lloyd. Overseers, William Lewis, Ralph Lewis, Ellis Ellis and John Bevan. Winesses; David Thomas, John Moore, John Bevan. Witnesses to the marriage of Owen Morgan and Blainich Sharpus, 11, 23, 1694. Ellis and Humphrey Ellis; Daniel Humphrey; William Jenkins. The will of Blanch Morgan, widow, of Newtown, is recorded at West Chester, Pa. Signed 18th day, 11th Mo. 1717-18. Proved May ye 28th , 1718. Mentions grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ann, Mordecay, Benjamin. Leaves 20 shillings toward repairing the graveyard at Newtown Meeting House. Executors, Son-in-law, John Griffith; Friends, Lewis Lewis and Evan Lewis. Witnesses, Rees Howell, William Lewis. Mary, daughter of William and Blanch Sharpus, was married to William Bevan, of Newtown, 1705. 3, 8, 1705. William Bevan, of Newtown, Chester Co. and Mary Sharpus, spinster, of Haverford, at Haverford Meeting in the Welch Tract. Witnesses, John and Evan Bevan; William and Ralph Lewis. 11 Mo. 13, 1707. John William, of Blockley, and Catharine Morgan of the same twp. Dau of Owen, dec'd, at Merion Meeting Place. Witnesses: Richard, Ellin and Sarah William; Hunphrey and Cadwallader Morgan. The witnesses' names show relationship of John William to the family of Wm. Ap Edward; and of Catharine Morgan to Cadwallader Morgan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1704 John Roberts of Merion, miller. Will signed 12 Mo. 18, 1703-4. Speaks of his children, John, Matthew, and Rebecca. Nephews, Robert, Joseph and Edward Roberts. Brothers, Edward Roberts and Matthew Roberts. Esecutors, said brothers and John Owen. Overseers, brother Joshua Owen and Friends, Thomas John and Benjamin Humphreys. Witnesses, James Thomas, Nathan Thomas and John Roberts. "Brother Joshua Owen", was a brother-in-law of John Roberts, miller or "Mill Wright", the brother of his wife Elizabeth, who died 1699. Joshua and Eliz. Owen were children of Owen Humphrey. This was John Roberts of "Wann", or "Wayn", on Mill Creek. On Susquehanna List, 1696. Two men, named John Roberts, are mentioned on the List of Taxables for 1693. One was John Roberts of Pencoyd. The name of John Roberts, located on lands bounded by those of W. Sharlow, W. Wood, Edward Jones & Co., C. Lloyd, John Humphrey & Co., and Daniel Medlicot, appears on Holme's Map, 1681-3. Matthew Roberts, son of John, the early settler in Merion, removed to the Swamp Grass farm, Upper Merion, which had been bequeathed him by his father. Ot os mear the present King of Prussia tavern. Matthew's son, Jonathan was in the Colonial Assembly, and elected to Congress, 1790. Jane Evans, first wife of Robert Evans of Merion, died about 1704. >From the will of Cadwallader Morgan, proved in Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1711, it is evident that Jane was Cadwallader's daughter. Her sister Catharine Morgan married, in 1706, Hugh Evans, brother of Robert. Robert Evans and his wife Jane had a daughter Elizabeth (b. 9 Mo. 3, 1703); and a son Edward Evan, mentioned in the will of his grandfather, Cadwallader Morgan. Also, a son Cadwallader. Cadwallader and Jane Morgan were present at the second marriage pf Robert Evans, and signed the certificate as witnesses. He married Sarah Evans at Merion Meeting, 4 Mo. 4, 1705. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1705 Robert Owen. * (*Crossed our apparently by the author "Owen Roberts" and changed to Robert Owen) of Merion. Will proved May 16, 1705. This Robert Owen was on the List, 1693. (This was not the Owen who m. Ann Bevan.) (Children of Owen and Anne Roberts, born at Merion, were Hugh, 1699; John, 1701; Jane, 1703; Aubrey, 1705; Owen, d. in inf.; Owen, b. 8 Mp. 23, 1711.) Robert Owen* (*Crossed our apparently by the author "Owen Roberts" and changed to Robert Owen) of Merion. Will Signed 10 Mo. 2, 1697. Proved May 16, 1705. Mentions son Evan and other children. Cousin Griffith John. Trustees, John Humphrey, Hugh Roberts, Robert Roberts, John Roberts, Griffith John, Robert Jones, Robert Lloyd, Rowland Ellis. Witnesses, John Owen, Rowland Ellis, Robert Jones. The name of Robert Owen is on the List of those who subscribed towards the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. On the same list is the name of John Owen. Robert Owen was a founder of Merion Meeting and Justice of the Peace (1695). Owen Owen (son of Robert and Rebecca) d. in Phila. 1741. He m. 1714, Anne Wood, and had Children: 1. Robert; 2. Jane (m. Dr. Cadwallader Evans, d.s.p.); 3. Sarah (m. John Biddle); 4. Tacey (m. 1744, Daniel Morris of Upper Dublin, Pa.); 5. Rebecca (d. unm. Dec. 10, 1755). John Owen (son of Robert and Rebecca) was b. in Merion, 1692; d. in Chester Co. 1752. He was High Sheriff, 1729-31. Member of Provincial Assembly, 1733. He m. Hannah Maris had Jane, George, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Susanna. Caleb, the son of Rowland Richard, buried 5 Mo. 13, 1705. Rowland Richard was an early steeler in Tredyffrin township, Chester Co. His name appears on the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693. His children were Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah, Ruth, Samuel, Gainor and perhaps others. Margaret married John Longworthy, in 1711. Elizabeth married Jacob Thomas, in 1717. Sarah married Cadwallader Evans, in 1722.Rowland Richards, son of Samuel of Tredyffrin married, 5, 22, 1750, Mary Miles, daughter of Richard Miles of Radnor. The above-named Jacob Thomas (m. Elizabeth Richards, 1717) was the son of Peter Thomas fo "Springtown", and Sarah Stedman, his wife, (m. at John Simcock's house, Ridley, 2, 15, 1686.) Among the children of Peter and Sarah Thomas, were: 1. Lydia (m. 1710, John Pyle); 2. Peter (m. 1711, Sarah Goodwin); 3. Jacob (m. Elizabeth Richards); 4. Joseph (m. Jemima David). Peter and Sarah settled in Willistown, Chester Co. where Peter died, 1722. 9,6, 1717. Jacob Thomas, son of Peter of Wilistown, and Elizabeth Richards, daughter of Rowland Richard, of Tredyffrin, Chester Co., at the house of Rowland Richard. Witnesses, Peter, Peter, Jr., John, Samuel, Gainor and Sarah Richard Joseph, the son of Rowland Richard, buried 6 Mo. 1, 1705. Son of Rowland Richard and Catharine Jones. 8, 1,9 1721. Evan Bowen, of Whiteland, Chester Co. – and Gainor Richard, daughter of Rowland Richard, at the house of Rowland Richard, Tredyffrin. Witnesses, Rowland, John, Catharine, Samuel, Sarah, Ruth and Hannah Richard; John, Anne, Thomas and John Bowen. 8, 10, 1722. Cadwallader Evans, son of Evan Pugh of Gwynnedd; - and Sarah Richards, daughter of Rowland Richards of Tredyffrin, at Catharine Richard’s, Tredyffrin. Witnesses, Evan Pugh, his father, Hugh and Ellin Evan; Katharine, Rowland, John, Samuel and Ruth Richard. 3, 2, 1729. Robert Evans, son of Owen, late of Gwynnedd, dec’d; - and Ruth Richards, daughter of Rowland, late of Tredyffrin, Chester Co., at Gwynnedd Meeting House. Witnesses, Thomas, Robert, Cadwallader, Evan, Owen and Ann Evans; Katharine, Rowland, John, Samuel and Lowry Richards. 11, 8, 1711. John Longworthy, Jr. of Radnor. – and Margaret Richards, daughter of Rowland, at Radnor Meeting House. Witnesses: John, Joseph, Mary and Benjamin Longworthy; Rowland, Catharine, Rowland Jr., Gainor and John Richard. The births of the following named children of Rowland and Catharine Richard are recorded at Merion; - Rowland, 1690; Elizabeth, 169_0; Margt. 1692; Gainor, 1695; Samuel, 1700. Thomas Lloyd of Merion, died about 1700.* (*Date was changed apparently by the author to 1700 from 1705.) Gainor Lloyd, his widow, married Robert John of Gwynnedd (son of Evan John William of Merion) in 1706. Robert John was a nephew of Cadwallader Evans and Thomas Evans of Gwynnedd. His mother, wife of Evan John William, was a sister of the four Evans brothers (ap Evan.). 4, 3, 1706. Robert John of Gwynnedd, - and Gainor Lloyd, of Merion, widow, at Merion Meeting. Wit: William and Griffith John; Thomas, Robert, Eliza and Hannah Lloyd. Gainor’s first husband was ** (** Changed to ‘was’ from ‘may have been’ and name from John to Thomas Lloyd) Thomas Lloyd, who died before 1701. Thomas Lloyd, of Merion, by will, bequeathed 153 ½ a. of land in Merion, to his nephew, John Roberts. Said John Roberts, by deed did grant 37 ½ a. there of to Griffith John. Which tract was re-surveyed Dec 22, 1701. John ap Thomas and Edward Jones, by deed dated April 1, 1683, granted 156 ½ a. to Thos. Loyd, of Merion, yeoman. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1706 John, son of Thomas Jones. Buried 2 d Mo. 12, 1706. Catharine, daughter of Thomas Jones. Buried 4 Mo. 17, 1706. Children of Thomas and Lowry Jones, of Radnor, who were married at the house of Hugh Roberts, Merion, 1, 13, 1686. They had 8 children, 5 of whom died young. Witnesses to the marriage of Thomas Johns of Radnor, and Lowry Johns of Merion, were: - Rees and Hugh John; Edward, Thos. And Robt. Jones; Griffith Owen; John Humphrey. Moses Roberts, of Merion, Buried 12 Mo. 22, 1715 (Feb.) Will proved in Philadelphia, Feb 28, 1715-16. Mentions brother Ellis Roberts – friend Robert Roberts. Brothers, Aaron and Ellis Roberts. – Gainor Roberts; Sisters, Rachel, Jane and Mary Roberts. Nieces, Katharine and Rachel Roberts; Margaret Edwards; Elizabeth Roberts; Sarah Dickinson; Jane, daughter of Abel Thomas. – John Kelley; Thomas Bowen; John Roberts and his daughter Elizabeth; Robert Roberts. Witnesses, John Roberts, David George. 9, 5, 1712. Ellis Roberts of Radnor, blacksmith, son of Robert Ellis, dec’d, - and Elizabeth Pugh, dau. of Ellis Pugh of Plymouth, at Plymouth Meeting House. Wit: - Job, Jane, and Mary Pugh; Moses, Aaron, Evan, Rachel, Jane and Mary Roberts; Thomas and Jane Ellis. Ellis Pugh of Merion had a son, Ellis Pugh, Jr. of Plymouth, who married 3 Mo. 3, 1708, Mary Evans, daughter of Owen (3d of the 4 Evans brothers, settlers of Gwynnedd) and Elizabeth, his wife. Mary married (2.) Wm. Roberts, 9 Mo. 16, 1736. Mary Evan m. (1.) 3 Mo. 3, 1708, Ellis Pugh, Jr. of Plymouth, eldest son of Ellis Pugh of Merion: (2.) 9 Mo. 16, 1736, William Roberts. Mary survived her second husband. Her will was proved Aug. 1748. Mentions her grandsons Ellis and Elijah Pugh; her grand-daughter, Mary Pugh; her “only daughter Sinah Walker” - (Abel Walker of Tredyffrin married his cousin Sinah Pugh of Gwynned, 4 Mo. 13, 1727) – Her Grandson Isaac Walker. Daughters of her son Ellis Roberts. Brothers John, Cadwallader and Thomas Evans. Will signed 3 d Mo. (May) 1748. The will of Ellis Pugh, mason, is recorded in Philadelphia. Signed Nov. 29, 1718. Proved March 16, 1718-19. Mentions sons Thomas, Job and Ellis. Son- in-law Ellis Roberts. Grand-daughters, Katharine and Mary Meredith, Sinah Pugh. Grandson Ellis Pugh. Daughter Ellin Davis. Wife’s name not given. Executor, son Job. Overseers, son-in-law, Meredith Davids; David Meredith, John Moore, Robert Jones. Witnesses, John Moore, Wm. Griffith, Cadwallader Jones, Robert Jones. The will of Thomas Pugh of Philadelphia Co., Mason. Proved Oct 1, 1723. Recorded in Phila. Wife Jane, sole executrix. Brother Job Pugh also named, being absent. Sons Jesse and Roger. Trustees, Robert Jones of Merion, Meredith Davis, Job Pugh and Ellis Roberts. Signed 3d Mo. 3, 1723. Witnesses, John Roger, Thomas Ellis, Ellis Roberts, Meredith David. 3, 3, 1708. Ellis Pugh, Jr. of Plymouth, eldest son of Ellis Pugh of Merion – and Mary Evan, eldest dau. of Owen Evan of Gwynnedd, at a public meeting. Wit: - Thomas, John, Sinah and Job Pugh; Owen, Eliz., Evan, John, Robt. And Thos, Evans. Edward Robert of Merion died about 1715. William Robert son of Edward of Merion, dec’d – Anne, daughter of Robert Evans of Gwynnedd were married at Gwynnedd Meeting, 6 Mo. 25, 1715. Ann Evans was the daughter of Robert and Ellen Evans of Gwynnedd; and this Robert Evans was the second son of Evan ap Evan of Wales. Robert was one of the four brothers name Evans who came to Gwynnedd, Philadelphia County (now Montgomery County) 1698. William Roberts, “blacksmith”, and Ann Evans, his wife had two sons, Robert Roberts and Evan Roberts, both of whom died in North Wales about 1789 and 1790. Robert John of Merion, died about 1715. He had a son John Evans, born 1677. The name of Robert John is on the List of Taxables for 1693. Hugh Evan, eldest son of Evan Pugh of Gwynnedd, batchelor; - and Mary Robert, daughter of Robert John of Merion, deceased, were married at Gwynnedd, 3 Mo. 25, 1716. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------