Burial Record of Merion Meeting Graveyard (1707-1724), 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. *********** 1707 Lewis David, "A First Purchaser", from Llandewy, Pembrokeshire, Wales, departed this life 1 Mo. 2, 1707-8. Suffered religious persecution in Wales. He settled in Haverford, 1690. Left a son, James Lewis, a dau. Mary. Lewis David had a daughter Hannah, who married Joseph Hayes, son of Richard Hayes, Jr., of Haverford -and a daughter Sarah, who married Richard Hayes, 3 d, son of Richard Jr., (Joseph and Richard Hayes had a sister Mary who m. John Jacobs, son of John Jacobs of Perkiomen; a sister Hannah, who married James Jones of Blockley; and a brother Benjamin who married Mary Jones, daughter of Jonathan Jones of Merion.) * (* Scratched our apparently by the author was the phrase, "a dau. Mary, m. William, son of Robert Eyre.") Lewis David of Haverford and Florence Jones of Haverford were married at Haverford, 1 Mo. 20, 1690. Richard Hayes of Haverford and Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Margaret Lewis of Haverford, were married at Haverford, 3, Mo. 4, 1697. John Jacobs, Jr., son of John Jacobs of Perkiomen and Mary Hayes, daughter of Richard Hayes, of Haverford, at Haverford, 9 Mo. 2, 1721. Henry Lewis of Haverford, yeoman, and Mary Taylor, daughter of Richard of Springfield twp. At the house of Bartholomew Coppock in Springfield, 10 Mo. 20, 1695. John Jacobs, Jr., of Perkiomen and Mary Hayes, his wife had children: - Elizabeth, who m. Co. Caleb Parry (d. 1776); Hannah, who m. David Rittenhouse the famous astronomer (2d wife); John (b. 1753) who m. Elizabeth, dau John Haverd, of Tredyffrin, Speaker of Assembly, member of Constitutional Convention. Wit. To Marriage of Lewis David and Florence Jones; Lewis, Evan and Kath. David; Howell, William and James James. To marriage of Richard Hayes and Eliz. Lewis: ____________ To marriage of John Jacobs, Jr. and Mary Hayes: - John and Richard Jacobs; Richard, Eliz., Joseph and Hannah Hayes. Will of Lewis David, proved, Phila. Jan. 22, 1708. Mentions son James Lewis. Son-in-law, Peregrine Musgrave, of Haverford West, dyer and his 3 children. Witnesses, Abraham Hardiman, David Lawrence, David Lloyd. Hannah and Sarah David, daughters of Lewis David were married, respectively to Joseph and Richard Hayes, who were the sons of Richard Hayes, Jr., and his wife, Elizabeth Lewis. (b. 1677) This Elizabeth Lewis was the daughter of Henry Lewis, who was the foreman of the first Grand Jury held in Penna. Henry Lewis, Jr., married (1695) Mary Taylor, the daughter of Richard Taylor and Mary Hayes, his wife (sister of Jonathan Hayes.) Richard Hayes, with wife Isatt and sons Richard and John, from Wales came to Haverford, 1687. Richard died 1697. Richard Hayes, Jr. married Elizabeth, dau. Henry Lewis, 1697. They resided at "Leedom's Mill" on Darby Creek, 1707-1738. Richard Hayes was member of the Assembly, 1689. The name of Lewis David is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." Lewis David was located in Haverford township, on Darby Creek, near the borders of Marple and Darby. Lewis David had a daughter Mary who married William, son of Robert Eyre, living in Bethel, 1722. The grantees under Lewis Davids patent were, William Howell, of Castlebigch, Pembrokeshire, Yeoman, 500 a.; Henry Lewis, Parish of Narberth, Pembrokeshire, 1000 a.; Rees Rothero, Parish of Lanwenog, Cardiganshire, yeoman, 500 a.; Evan Thomas, Parish of Lanykeaven, Pembrokeshire, 250 a. The name of Lewis David is on the List of residents of Haverford and Radonr, who subscribed for Susquehanna lands 1696. Lewis and Florence David also had a son William Davis, who had a son, Asa David (b. 8, 8, 1743). Asa m. Elizabeth Humphreys in 1769, and came from Haverford to East Bradford township, Chester Co., about 1780. Children of Asa Davis and Elizabeth his wife were: - Elizabeth (m. Jesse Reece); William (m. Mary Hibberd); Jane; James. 11 Mo. 2, 1723-4. William Eyer, of Chester, Co. and Mary Davis, dau. of Lewis Davis, of Darby, at Haverford Meeting. Witnesses: - Lewis, John, Wm., Benj., Lewis, Jr., Joseph, Ann and Hannah Davies. 10, 8, 1724. Joseph Hayes, of Haverford, - and Hannah Davies of Darby, at Haverford, aforesaid. Witnesses: - Elizabeth, John, Benj., and Hannah Hayes; Lewis, John, William, Lewis, Jr., and Ann Davies. 10, 8, 1741. Richard Hayes, of Philadelphia; - and Sarah Davies of Haverford, at Haverford. Witnesses: - Elizabeth, Joseph, Benjamin, Hannah and Elizabeth, Jr., Hayes; John, William, Lewis, Jr., anne and Hannah, Jr., Davies. The children of Lewis David, or Davis, of Darby and Haverford (d. 1707-8) were James Lewis; Lewis Davis, Jr.; William, John, Joseph, Hannah, Mary, Sarah. In 1681, Lewis David sold 260 a. to Peregrine Musgrove "who, in 1699 sold the same to David Rees"(property) lies in Haverford. Mary Evans, daughter of David, buried 1 Mo. 5, 1707. David Evans and Mary Jones, married 8 Mo. 23, 1690. Thomas Evan, buried 1 Mo. 14, 1707. Jane Bevan, daughter of Evan Bevan, died 1 Mo. 27, 1707. Buried the 29th. Evan Bevan, batchelor, of Haverford: - and Elinor Wood, of Darby, were married at Darby, 1693, 1 Mo. 9. Witnesses: John, John, Jr., Ann and Elizabeth Bevan; George and John Wood. The names of T. Bevan in Merion; John Beaven and Charles Beaven in the neighborhood of what was later called Marple, are on Holme's May, 1681-3. John Wood of Darby married Mary Bartram, daughter of John Bartram of Derbyshire, 1683. The following items relating to the Bevan family, are found in the office of the Recorder of Wills, Philadelphia. Letters of Administration of the estate of John Bevan were granted Aug. 12, 1713. Adminstrators, Juliann Bevan, David Harry. Estate of Mary Bevan, Dec 2, 1714. Ad. William Carter. Estate of Evan Bevan, Aug. 13, 1720. Ad. Eleanor Bevan. Estate of Evan Bevan, Aug. 20, 1746. Ad. Mary Bevan, Widow. Estate of John Bevan, Merion, April 24, 1747. Ad. His mother, Mary Bevan. Estate of David Bevan, May 2, 1766. Ad. Thos. Clifford, during minority of Wm. Bevan, son of David. Estate of Mary Bevan, Oct. 25, 1771. Ad. Evan and Ann Bevan. John Evans, son of Edward (bedward), buried 12, 3, 1707-8 (Feb.3, 1708). * (*Dates changed apparently by the author from 3 Mo. 18, 1707-8. Jan. 3, 1708) Will proved June 19, 1708. Wife Mary. Mentions Evan Johnes, Edward Johnes, Mary Johnes, Sarah Jones. Brother Edward Evans. Guardians, John Robert, William ap Edward, Edward Rees, Hugh William. Witnesses, William ap Edward, Hugh William. Will of John Evans, Radnor. Will signed 11 Mo. 19, 1707-8 (Jan.) Buried Feb. 3, 1708. ** (**Date changed from May 18, 1707-8) 1, 16, 1686. John Evans of Merion, - and Mary Hughes of Merion, at Hugh Roberts Merion. Wit. Wm. Edward; Evan Harry; John Roberts; Robert David; Reese Jones. This John Evans was a son of Evan ap Edward, and a nephew of William ap Edward of Blockley and of John ap Edward (Bedward). John Evans of Merion obtained a Warrant of re-survey, 200 a. in 1701 (Vol. II, p. 700.) The name of John Evan Edward is on the List of those residents of Haverford and Radonr who subscribed for lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Mary Evan, daughter of John and Mary, was born 8 Mo. 13, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. John Evans, buried 7 Mo. (Sept.) 21, 1707. John Evans, Radnor (John ap Evan). Will signed 6 Mo. 17, 1703. Proved in Phila. Nov. 22, 1707. Mentions wife Delilahl. Daughter, Mary, wife of David Evan. Daughter Sarah, wife of John Morgan, and their children Sarah and James Morgan. Daughter Jane. Daughter Maragaret, wife of Hugh Samuel. Daughter Phebe, wife of Edward David and her three children. Sons Rees Jones and Thomas Jones. Brother Edward Evans and his daughter Elizabeth. Executors, David Evan and John Morgan. Witnesses, Abel Roberts, John Jarman, Evan Rees, David Lloyd, William Howell. John Evans was "A First Purchaser". This John Evans was from Nantmeal, in Radnorshire. Hugh Samuel and Margaret Jones, dau. of John Evans were married at Radnor, 2, 29, 1700. 8, 23, 1690. David Evan, widower, of Radnor, and Mary Jones, spinster, of Radnor, at John Evans, Radnor. Wit: Philip, John, Joseph, Mary and Elizabeth Evans; Rees Jones; Richard Miles; David Meredith. Witnesses to the marriage of Hugh Samuel and Margaret Jones were Reese and Thomas Jones; John and David Evans. The above mentioned David Evan and his brother Philip Evan were the sons of Evan ap William, who purchased land in the Welsh Tract, 1682. but dying at sea, left it to his son Philip, who left it to David. Owen, the son of Owen Roberts, departed 7th Mo. 25, 1707. An infant. Owen Roberts of Merion and Ann Bevan of the same twp. At Merion Meeting House 1 Mo. 23, 1796-7. Witnesses. Robert Roberts; John, Evan, Ellinor and Barbara Bevan. This Owen Roberts was the son of Hugh and Jonne Robert. Owen Roberts was a merchant in Philadelphia; High Sheriff of Phila. Co. Treasurer, Member of Common Council. Member of Provincial Assembly 1711, Collector of Imposts, 1716- 23. His wife was living, 1723. Children of Owen Roberts and Ann Bevan, his wife were: Hugh (b. 5 Mo. 30, 1699); John (b. 8 Mo. 12, 1701; m. Mary Jones); Jane (b. 4 Mo. 2, 1703; d. 4 Mo. 2, 1703); Awbrey ( b. 4 Mo. 24, 1705); Owen (b. 7 Mo. 18, 1707; d. inf.); Owen (b. 8 Mo. 23, 1711.) Humhrey Robert, buried 9 Mo. 17, 1707. Susannah, wife of Edward Roberts, departed 11 Mo. 3, 1707. She was his first wife. Her maiden name was Susanna Painter. 9, 3, 1703. Edward Roberts of Blockley and Susannah Painter of Haverford, at Haverford Meeting. Witnesses, Robert, Owen, John, Elizabeth, Gainor and Ann Roberts; George and Deborah Painter and others. This Edward Roberts (b. 1680) was a son of Hugh and Jonne Roberts. He married (1.) Susannah Painter; (2.) Martha Hoskins; (3.) Martha Cox. George Painter was an early settler of Haverford. His wife was Eleanor. They died leaving two young children. Daniel and Deborah. Daniel died 1689. Deborah was the first child of European parents in Haverford. George Painter and Ellinor his wife late of Pembrokeshire in South Wales, Husbandman, came in ye "Unicorne" of Bristow, Tho: Cooper, Mr.; arrived here ye 31, 8 Mo. 1683: Children, Suaan and Geo: Painter. : Servt Lewis_____4 years ____Cloathes 2 years & wages ye last two years; Jannet Umphries, 4 years. Other children of George and Eleanor Painter, were Daniel, born 10 Mo. 2, 1685; Deborah, b. 7 Mo. 1, 1687. Births recorded at Merion. This Edward Roberts was born in the township of Kiltalgarth, in the parish of Llanvawr, Merionethshire, April 4, 1680. He was admitted a freeman of the City of Philadelphia, 1717; was elected Councilman, same year; Alderman, 1734; Mayor, 1739. Died 1741.* (*Crossed out apparently by the author He was High Sheriff of Phila. Co. Treasurer, Member of the Penna. Assembly, 1711. Collector of Imposts, 1716-23) Children of Edward Roberts were 1. Hugh Roberts; 2. Jane (who m. Wm. Fishburn, Mayor of Phila.) 3. Mary. 4. Elizabeth, (who m. _____ Bond) Ed. Roberts, Alderman and J. P. 1725-1741. Justice of Orphans' Court, 1724. The marriage of Jane Roberts and William Fishbourne is recorded at the Philadelphia Meeting of Friends, 6 Mo. 29, 1729. Griffith John of Merion, died 1707. Will signed 4 Mo. 26, 1707. He was a brother of William John of Gwynnedd, and these were the sons of John ap Evan of Wales (who was the son of Ievan or Evan Robert Lewis of Fron Goch, Denbighshire). Evan ap Evan, a brother of John ap Evan, was the father of the four Evans brothers, settlers of Gwynnedd. This Griffith Jones of Merion had a son, John Griffith and two other children, born in Wales. A daughter Anne married Thomas Jones, son of John ap Thomas. Griffith Jones, on list. 1693. 1696. Griffith John (also called Jones) was Puisne Judge, 1690-93. The homestead afterwards became the property of the Harvey family. 1702. Anne Griffith (daughter of Griffith John) married Thomas Jones (son of John ap Thomas) and had two daughters, Sarah and Katharine Jones. Katharine married Lewis Jones (1732) of Blockley (son of David Jones who came over on the "Ship Lyon"), and had several children. Sarah married Jonathan Jones, Jr. of Wynnewood, in 1742. The children of Lewis and Katharine Jones of Blockley were David b. 1733; Thomas b. 1739. The children of Jonathan Jones, Jr. and Sarah Jones were Mary, Gainor, Ann. Will proved Jan. 31, 1707-8. Sons John and Evan, Son-in-lae, Thomas Jones. Witnesses, John Roberts, Robert Jones. The name, Griffith Jones is on Reed's "Map of First Purchasers." Thomas John Evan (also called Thomas Jones) died 1707. He was from Dolobron, Montgomeryshire -settled in Radnor, Pa. 1683. In 1686, he married Lowery Johnes of Merion. Their children were John Thomas, Rowland Thomas, Joseph Jones and Elizabeth Jones. Thos. Johns, Radnor, 1693. He was a First Purchaser. Thomas Johns of Radnor and Lowry Johns of Merion, widow, were married 1 Mo. 13, 1686, at the public meeting place at Hugh Roberts house, Merion. Wit: Rees and Hugh John; Edward, Thomas and Robert Jones; Griffith Owen; John Humphrey. Will signed 1 Mo. 31, 1707. Proved Sept. 23, 1707. Wife, Lowry John Evan. Children, John, Joseph, Elizabeth. Friends, Rowland Ellis, Sr., Joshua Owen, Rowland Evans, Jr. Witnesses, Rowland Ellis, Joshua Owen. Thomas Sion Evan, from Comot of Penllyn, near Bala, arrived in Penna. April, 1682. He married the widow of Thomas Llwyd. He had 8 children, 5 died young. One Rowland Johns, son of Thomas John Evan, died 1698. One son was Joseph, born 2 Mo. 28, 1695. A daughter was Elizabeth, born 11 Mo. 8, 1691. She married Rishiart ab Thomas ab Rhys. Thos. Jones Sen. On List, 1696, (Susque.) 8, 6, 1720. Richard Thomas of Merion, and Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Thomas of Radnor, decd, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: - Abel, Elizabeth and Sarah Thomas; Lowry, John, Joseph and Richard Jones; Rowland Ellis, Rowland Ellis, Jr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1708 Evan Jonoes, son of Rees John William, was born in Wales 1682, and was buried at Merion 7th day of 2 d Mo., 1708, aged about 25. He was not married. Left a small legacy to Merion Meeting. Will proved in Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1708. Mentions his mother, brothers and sisters, Lowry Lloyd, Richard, John, Edward, Jane, Sarah, and Margaret Jones. Executors, brother Richard Jones and brother-in-lae, Robert Lloyd. Overseers, Cadwallader Morgan, Abel Thomas. Witnesses, Rowland Ellis, Richard Jones, Robert Lloyd. Son of Rees and Hannah. John Evans, died Feb. 1708. * (*Changed apparently by the author from May to read Feb. 1708.) See Ante (see page 38[see the John Evans information contained in the year 1707.]) Will signed Jan. 19, 1707-8. Proved June 19, 1708. The name of this John Evans is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." Johnn Evans was located in Radnor township near Villa Nova. David Evan near Radnor Friends' Meeting. John Morgan, near what is now Radnor Station, called until recently, (1909) "Morgan"s Corner." Edward Davies, near Radnor Friends' Meeting. The two men named John Evans are on the List of Taxables for Radnor, 1693. Catharine Morgan Evans, daughter of Cadwallader Morgan of Merion, and wife of Hugh Evans of Gwynnedd, later of Merion, died 6 Mo. 11, 1708. She was married 8th Mo. 4, 1706. Catharine had brothers who assumed the surname, Cadwallader. Catharine was born at Merion, 3 Mo. 3, 1685. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Hugh Evans of Gwynnedd, and Catharine Morgan, daughter of Cadwallader Morgan of Merion, at Merion, 8 Mo. 4, 1706. Wit: Thomas, Robert, Evan, Owen, Robert, Evan, Owen, Cadeallader and John Evans; Cadeallader and Jane Morgan and others. Child of Edward Thomas died 7th of 8th Mo., 1708-9. Edward Thomas's child died on arrival from Wales. Edward Thomas was a "First Purchaser" in the Welsh Tract, nad was from the County of Montgomery, in Wales. He embarked with the company of Owen Roberts. Their ship was "taken by the French", 12th day, of the 5th Month, when near the Capes of the Delaware. Some of the company were caried to Martinico, some to Guardalupa islands belonging to the French. "And so from thence to Monsterat and Antigo, islands belonging to the English, and so from thence here, where they arrived at Philadelphia, about ye 7 th of 8 th Month last, excepting nine of the servants" "There were several of them weakly on their arrival, and Edward Thomas' child dyed at the time." See letter from Thomas Jones of Merion to his "loving cousin Robert Vaughn. Thomas Owen (lived with Edward Roberts) died 20th of 8 Mo. 1708-9. One of Owen Roberts's Co. Samuel Miles, buried at Merion, 1708. Samuel Miles, with his wife Margaret, emigrated from Radnorshire 1683, and settled in Radnor, Pa. 1686. His children were Tamar and Phebe and Ruth. Tamar married Thomas Thomas, son of William Thomas of Radnor. Phebe married Evan, son of Owen Evans of Gwynnedd. Samuel Miles had a brother, Griffith Miles, who was active among the Friends in Radnor. Also, a brother Richard Miles, who left the Friends, and became oneof the constituent members of Great Valley Baptist Church. Richard Miles, from Radnorshire, Wales, was one of the first purchasers from R. Davies in Radnor, 1682. In 1688, he married Sarah, daughter of John Evan. Children, Richard, James, Evan, John, Jane, Sarah, Abigail. Another brother was James Miles, from the Parish of Llainhangel, Radonshire. The wife of Sameul Miles was Margaret James (m. in Wales, 4, 25, 1682.) Thamar Miles, (daughter of Samuel and Margaret) was b. 8 Mo. 21, 1687. Thamar's dau. Margaret m. Nathan Lewis. Griffith Miles, of Radnor, Chester Co. and Bridget Edwards, at David Price's house in Radnor, 8 Mo. 20, 1692. She was the dau. of Alexander Edwards of Radnor and Montgomery township (1699). Evan Evans, son of Owen Evans of Gwynnedd, and Phoebe Miles, daughter of Samuel Miles of Radnor,at Radnor, 2 Mo. 13, 1715. Richard Miles of Radnor, Taylor, and Sarah Evans of the same place, at the house of John Evans of the sa. twp. 4 Mo. 28, 1688. Will of Samuel Miles, proved April 28, 1708. Mentions wife, children, Phebe, Tamar, Ruth. Overseers, brother Richard Miles, Stephen Bevan, Edward Reece. Witnesses, Edward Rees, Richard Miles, David Thomas, William Davies, John Reece. Samuel Miles "A First Purchaser". On Sus. List 1696. Owen Evan, son of Thomas Evan of Gwynnedd, and Ruth Miles, daughter of Samuel Miles of Radnor, at Radnor, 11 Mo. 3, 1715. Wit. Thomas, Robert, Hugh, Evan, Owen and Cadwallader Evan; Margaret and Griffith Miles. Alexander Edwards of Radnor settler in Montgomery township Philadelphia Co. (now Montgomery Co.) in 1699. His daughter Bridget married Griffith Miles of Radnor; and his daughter Jane married James James of Radnor. Owen Evan of Gwynnedd and Ruth Miles, his wife, had a son Amos Evans of Merion (b. 4, Mo. 18, 1746); Ruth (b. 10 Mo. 28, 1749); Ann (b. 2 Mo. 2, 1752; m. Dr. John Davis); Lydia (b. 10 Mo. 23, 1754); Rebekah (b. 6 Mo. 4 1757); Hannah; Rose (d. before 1794; m. Charles Willing, son of Thomas.); Mary b. 10 Mo. 28, 1747) Hannah (b. 8 Mo. 29, 1759 ) m. George Brooke of Limerick, and had a son Owen Brooke of Radnor. Richard Miles on Smith's Map, located near Samuel Miles. Richard d. 1713. Witnesses to the marriage of Richard Miles and Sarah Evans, 4, 28, 1688: James, Samuel, Griffith, David and Margaret Miles; John, Stephen, Joseph, Philip and Mary Evans. Witnesses to the marriage of Griffith Miles and Bridget Edwards, 8, 20, 1692; James, Samuel, Richard and Margaret Miles; Alexander, Margaret, James, Margaret and Martha Edwards. The name of Samuel Miles is on Dr. George Smith's Map. Samuel Miles was located in Radnor, near the Goshen Road, on border of Newtown. Robert Ellis of Merion, died about 1708. He was the son of Rowland Ellis, of Bryn Mawr in Merionethshire, who was the son of Ellis Price (ap Rees) and Anne Humphrey, his wife. Rowland married (1) Margaret, dau. of Ellis Morris of Dolgun, and had two daughters, viz: Ann (m. Rev. Richard Johnson of Dolgelly); Jane. Rowland m. (2.) his cousin, Margaret, dau. of Robert ap Owen of Dyffrydann, and had 5 children, viz: Elizabeth (d. unm.); Rowland; Robert; Ellin (m. John Evans of Gwynnedd, Pa.); Catharine (d.unm.) Rowland Ellis, about 1704, built the Bryn Mawr mansion, afterwards knownas "Harriton", later the residence of Charles Thomson, Secretary of Continental Congress. Rowland Ellis was born in Wales, 1650; d. Gwynnedd, Pa. 1731. Buried at Plymouth Meeting. Margaret, the wife of Robert Ellis, was the daughter of William John of Gwynnedd, she married Robert in 1705. She married David Llewellyn of Haverford, widower, in 1709. Robert was a son of Rowland Ellis. Morris Llewellyn, botn at Castlebith, Pembrokeshire, 1645, and his wife Ann (maiden name Young) born 1647, came to Haverford, 1686. Their children were, David, Mary, Morris and Griffith, all born in Wales except the last. David married, 1706, Margaret Lawrence of Haverfdord; and after her decease, Margaret Ellis, widow, of Gwynnedd. Morris Llewellyn married Elizabeth Thomas of Merion. David Llewellyn was member of the Assembly, 1689. Robert Ellis of Merion and Margaret Jones of Gwynnedd, at Gwynnedd, 9 Mo. 3, 1705. Wit: Rowland, Rowland, Jr., Catherine and Eliz. Ellis; Wm., John, Thos., Jane and Richard Jones. The Llewellyn homestead is still standing (1908) near the grounds of Haverford College. One son settled in the neighborhood of Merion Square. 8, 10, 1709. David Llewellyn of Haverford, widower, and Margaret Ellis of Gwynnedd, widow, at Gwynned Meeting, Wit. Morris and Mary Llewellyn; Rowland Ellis; wm. and Jane John. The name of Morris Llewellyn is on Dr. George Smith's, "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." Rees Meredith, buried at Merion, 1708 Estate administered in Philadelphia, 1708. Letters of Administration on the estate of Rees Meredith, of Chester Co. were granted to John Meredith, Sept. 4, 1708, the widow Jane Meredith having renounced administration. 8, 9, 1711. Thomas Lewis, son of Ralph of Haverford and Jane Meredith, dau. of Rees Meredith of Radnor, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit. Ralph, Abraham, Samuel and Evan Lewis; John William and Meredith Meredith. Thos. b. 1 Mo. 11, 1687. Rec. at Merion. The name of Rees Meredith is on Dr. George Smith's "map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." Rees Meredith is located in Radnor, on the Darby Creek, near the Goshen Road and the border of Newtown, adjoining Samuel Miles. Of the Lewis families, the following members are named on Dr. George Smith's Map:__ Henry Lewis, in Haverford, on Cobb Creek, near the borders of Darby and Lower Merion: Samuel Lewis, adjoining him: Ralph Lewis, in Haverford, on Darby Creek, near the borders of Darby and Marple. John Lewis, in Haverford, near Cobb's Creek and the Friends' Meethig House. William, David and another Ralph Lewis near the present location of Haverford College. Lewis, Evan and another Wm. Lewis, in Newtown near the Goshen Road. Harry Lewis near Wayne. Hugh Samuel, buried at Merion, 1708. Estate administeres in Philadelphia, 1708. On Susquehanna List, 1696. Letters of administration were granted to the widow, Margaret Samuel, June 19, 1708. She was the daughter of John and Dalila Evans of Radnor. 2, 29, 1700. Hugh Samuel of Radnor, and Margaret Jones of the same twp. at Radnor Meeting House, Wit: Reese and Thomas Jones; John and David Evans. Hugh Samuel was an early settler in Radnor. His name is on Dr. Smith's Map, near "Street Road", on border of Tredyffrin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1709 David Hugh, an early settler in Merion, died 1709. He was on the List of Taxables for 1693. a young man. Susq. 1696. In 1696, he married Martha, daughter of Ralph Lewis. Children, David, Ruth, John, Mary, Samuel, Caleb. This Ralph Lewis was a brother of William Lewis, who with his wife Ann came from the parish of Illan, Glamorganshire, Wales, and settled in Haverford, 1686. William's son David married Ann Jones of Merion, 1695. Other sons Lewis, Evan, Wm., dau. Seaborn. Ralph Lewis and wife Mary, from Illan, Glamorganshire, came to Haverford with John Bevan, 1694. Ralph and Mary Lewis had children: - Mary, who married James Sharpless; Lydia, who m. Joseph Sharpless; Abraham, who m. Mary, daughter of Anthony Morgan; Thomas, who m. Jane, daughter of Rees Meredith of Radnor; Sarah, who m. William, son of Richard Walter of Merion; Samuel, who m. Phebe, daughter of Josiah Taylor of Marple. Ralph Lewis died about 1711; his wife, 1704. David Hugh of Merion and Martha Lewis of Haverford, at the Meeting Place of Haverford, 4 Mo. 9, 1696. David Lewis of Haverford, Chester Co. batchelor, and Ann Jones of Merion, spinster, "at the meeting house in Merion", 10 Mo. 7, 1695. James Sharples, of Nether Providence, Chester Co. and Mary Lewis of Darby, dau. of Ralph of the same Co. at Haverford Meeting House, 12 Mo. 20, 1699 -1700. Wit: John, John (2), Jane and Hannah Sharples; Ralph, Wm., David, Abraham, Evan, Lewis, Evan, Wm., and Ann Lewis. David Lewis was a member of the Assembly, 1689. He had bros. Lewis, Evan, Wm. 8, 9, 1711. Thomas Lewis, son of Ralph of Haverford, dec'd and Jane Meredith, dau. of Rees Meredith of Radnor, at Radnor Meeting H. Wit: Ralph, Abraham, Samujel and Evan Lewis; John, William and Meredith Meredith. 3, 30, 2704. Joseph Sharples of Nether Providence, yeoman, and Lydia Lewis of Haverford, spinster, at Haverford Meeting. Wit: John, James, Caleb, Joseph and Hannah Sharpless; Ralph, Abraham, Samuel, Evan, Wm., David and Wm. Lewis. Will of David Hugh, proved June 9, 1709. Mentions wife Martha. Children, David, Ruth, Mary, Jonathan, Samuel, Caleb. Overseers, father-in-law, Ralph Lewis; Cousins David Lewis, William Lewis and Lewis David. Witnesses, David Lawrence, Thos. James, Robt. Jones, Henry Lawrence. Wm. Lewis (bro. of Ralph) had a son Lewis, who m. Mary Powell of Bristol; and a son Evan, who m. Mary, dau. of Jonathan Hayes. Wm. 3r son, m. Gwen Jones of Gwynnedd. 4, 9, 1686. Witnesses to the marriage of David Hugh of Merion, and Margaret Lewis of Haverfo0rd: Ralph, Abraham, Samuel, Evan, William, David, John, Mary, Lydia and Ann Lewis; Richard Walter. Witnesses to the marriage of David Lewis and Ann Jones. 10, 7, 1695. Wm., Lewis, Evan, Abram, Mary and Martha Lewis; Edward, Edward (2), and Thomas Jones. The name of David Hugh is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County". David Hugh is located in Haverford,on Cobb Creek, near the borders of Lower Merion and Darby townships. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1710 Jane, Daughter of John Griffith, 9 Mo. 18, 1710 Margery Thomas, wife of John Thomas, died 2 Mo. 10th, 1710. Buried the 12th. Her husband died 1727. Their children were John, Lewis, Eleanor, Susannah. Eleanor Thomas m. (April 28, 1726) Nathan Shenton, and had Hannah Shenton (b. Oct. 25, 1726); and Rachel shenton (b. Jan. 17, 1727.) Jane, the wife of Cadwallader Morgan, buried 7 Mo. 19, 1710. She was Jane Price, or Prees, or Rees, sister of Edward Rees; and of Hannah 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. Jane arrived on the ship "Lyon"/ Richard Price, father of Jane, speaks in his will of his grandchildren, William John and Catharine John, children of John William. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1711 Nathan Thomas, of Merion. Will proved August 4, 1711. Mentions his mother Margaret Thomas. Brother Owen Thomas. Sister Katharine Pearson. Sister Elizabeth. Cousins, Thomas and Jane Pearson. Cousin, John Thomas and his grandmother Thomas. Cousin Nathan Thomas. Witnesses, Thomas Howell, David Evan. Jane Jones, wife of Richard, died 2d Mo. 27, 1711, at Merion. She was born Evans. Her husband was the son of Rees John William, and was called Richard Jones, Richard Rees and Richard Rees Jones. He married for his second wife Rebecca Garrett, and settled in Goshen township, Chester County, where he died 1771, aged 92. Rees Jones and his wife Hannah and their sones Rich. & Evan and one Doughter named Lowry, from Merionethshire, arrived on the "Vine", 7, 17, 1684, the same ship with Robert and Jane Owen. Richard Jones of Merion, yeoman, and Jane Evans of Gwynnedd on the Welch Tract, at Gwynnedd Meeting Place, 4, 6, 1705. Wit: Evan, John Gainor and Sarah Jones; Thomas, Anne Lowry, Robert, Hugh, Evan and Lowry Evan. The children of Richard Jones and Jane Evans, his first wife, were: Rees (b. 2 Mo. 4, 1706; m. 1 Mo. 23, 1731-2, Amy Cook, daughter of Henry and Mary Cock, of Long Island.); Ann (b. 11 Mo. 11, 1707; m. ______ Goodwin); Hannah (b. 11 Mo. 8, 1709-10). Richard Jones married (1718) Rebecca Vernon, widow of Thomas Garrett. Children: Rebecca (b. 7 Mo. 11, 1719; m. Wm. Rettew); Deborah (b. 7 Mo. 13, 1721; m. John Cheyney); Nehemiah (b. 7 Mo. 21, 1723; m. _______ and had Robert and Rebecca.) Rees John and his wife Amy Cook, had a son Benjamin Jones, who married Rebecca Eavenson and settled in Westtown. They had several children. Richard Walter, or Walters, of Merion, died 1711. His will was proved in Philadelphia, Oct. 6, 1711. He had a son Walter Walters. Son William. Brother-in-law, David Mirick. Friend Christopher Pennock. Servant, James Winter. Overseers John Roberts and Edward Rees. Witnesses, William Edward, Abel Thomas, Richard Jones. The Walter Homestead, Lower Merion, was near what is now Bala, on the Philadelphia County line. 11, 18, 1719-20. Walter Walters, son of Richard, dec'd, of Merion, batchelor, and Mary Winter, daughter of Winter Jones of said twp., spinster, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: William Walter: Walter, John and James Winter; Edward Jones. 3, 26, 1720. William Walter, son of Richard of Merion, yeoman, and Sarah Lewis, of Darby, Chester Co., spinster, at Haverford Meeting House. Wit: Walter and Mary Walters; Abraham, Samuel, Thomas, David, Lewis and Evan Lewis. An early settler in Merion was John Walter. The name of Richard Walter is on the List of Taxables, 1693. Cadwallader, or Cadder Morgan of Merion. Cadwallader Morgan married Jane Price. Will proved in Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1711. He mentions his brother Lewis Morgan; brother John Morgan; Edward Evan "son of my son-in-law, Robert Evan"; and Elizabeth Thomas, "daughter of my son-in-law Abel Thomas." Mentions son-in-law, robert Evan and son-in-law Abel Thomas. son-in-law Hugh Evan - Cadwallader, "second son of my son-in-law Robert Evan." Sarah, wife of said Robert Evan; sister-in-law, Elizabeth, wife of brother Lewis Morgan, and children. Overseers, Edward Jones, John Roberts, Moses Roberts, Thos. Jones. Robert Evan married (1) Jane Morgan. I believe she was a dau. of Cadwallader and Jane. Yes. Jane, a daughter of Cadeallader and Jane Morgan, married Robert Evan. (Jane died about 1704 ). Cadwallader Morgan was and "Adventurer on the Ship Lyon". His name is on the List of Taxables, 1693. 1696. The Morgan property was on Mill Creek, not far from what is now Narberth. Hugh Evans of Gwynnedd, and Catharine Morgan, dau. of Cadwallader morgan of Merion, at Merion Meeting Place, 4, 8, 1706. Wit: Thomas, Robert, Evan, Owen, Robert, Owen, Cadwallader and John Evans; Cadwallader and Jane Morgan. 4, 4, 1705. Robert Evan, of Gwynnedd, yeoman, and Sarah Evans of Merion, at Merion Meeting: Wit: Thomas Cadwallader, Robert, Owen, Hugh, Evan, Owen, John, Jane, Sarah, Gwen and Margaret Evans; Cadwallader and Jane Morgan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1712 Catharine (Humphrey) Hugh of Merion, wife of Rowland Hugh of Gwynnedd (married 8th Mo. 8, 1708) died about 1711-12. Rowland Hugh of Gwynnedd and Catharine Humphrey of Merion, at Merion, 8 Mo. 8, 1708. Witnesses, Ellin, and Jane Hugh; John, Robert and Gainor Humphrey and others. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1713 Matthew, son of John Roberts Matthew, Buried 9 Mo. 6, 1713. Of the Mill Creek family. Matthew was the infant son of John Roberts and Jane David, his wife, who were married 1710. Another child named Matthew was buried 1725. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1714 Robert Lloyd, born 1669 in Wales, died at Merion, 3 d Mo. 29, 1714. Will proved in Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1714. His widow Lowry, daughter of Rees John William, married Hugh Evans of Gwynnedd, at Merion Meeting House, 12th Mo. 13, 1716-17. Robert Lloyd was a brother of Thomas Lloyd of Merion, and a nephew of Thomas Lloyd, Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania. This last had a brother, Charles Lloyd. Also, a brother John Lloyd. Rees John William and Hannah Price his wife had a dau. Lowry (b. 1680; d. 11, 25, 1762, in Phila, aged over 80.) Lowry married (1) Oct 1, 1698, Robert Lloyd; (2) Hugh Evans. Children of Robert and Lowry: Hannah (b. 1699); Gwen (b. 1701); Sarah (b. 1703); Gaynor (b. 1705); David (b. 1707); Rees (b. 1709); Robert (b. 1711); Richard (b. 1713). The name of Robert Lloyd is on the List of Taxables for 1693 - A young man. Susquehanna List, 1696. Robert Lloyd and Lowry Jones at Merion Meeting House 8 Mo. 11, 1698. Witnesses at the marriage of Robert Lloyd and Lowry Jones, 8, 11, 1698. Thomas Lloyd; Richard, Edward, Hannah and Ellin Jones. Hugh Evans, widower, of Gwynnedd, and Lowry Loyd (widow of Robert Loyd of Merion) at Merion, 12 Mo. 13, 1716. Witnesses at the marriage of Hugh Evans, widower and Lowry Lloyd, widow, 12, 13, 1716. Thomas, Robert, Evan and Owen Evans; Hannah, Gwen, Sarah, Gainor, David and Thomas Lloyd. Robert Lloyd was born in Merionethshire, and came to Pa. about 1683. His plantation was northward of that of Rowland Ellis of Bryn Mawr. By deed, Sept. 5, 1698, he purchased from Wm. Howell, Edward Jones, John Roberts, Griffith Owen and Daniel Humphrey, 409 acres of land that had been part of the Thomas Ellis tract. In Feb. 1709, Robert Lloyd and Lowry his wife, conveyed 154 1/2 a. to Thos. bro. of Robert. Robert Lloyd (d. 1714) and Lowry Jones, his wife had, I. Hannah (b. 9, 21, 1699; d. 1, 15, 1763) She m. (1.) (1720) John Roberts (d. 1721); (2.) in 1722, Wm. Paschall (d. 1732); (3.) in 1734, Peter Osborne (d. 1765.) II. Gwen (b. 8, 20, 1701; d. 1783, unm.) III. Sarah (b. 5, 19, 1703; d. 7, 5, 1739); m. (1729) at Merion, Gerrard Jones. IV. Gaynor (b. 2, 5, 1705; d. 9, 3, 1728); at Merion, Mordecai James (d. 1776.) V. David (b. 4, 27, 1707); m. Anna ____, removed to North Carolina. VI. Rees (b. 4, 25, 1709, d. 2, 5, 1743) m. (1735) at Phila. Sarah Cox (d. 1775). VII. Robert (b. 8, 25, 1711; d. 8, 27, 1786) m. (1735) at Gwynnedd, Catharine Humphrey (d. 10, 13, 1782.) VIII. Richard (b. 1, 15, 1713-14; d. 1755); m. (1736) at Darby, Hannah Sellers (d. 4, 12, 1810 - had Samuel, Isaac, Hugh.) Robert Lloyd and his brother Thomas Lloyd were nephews of Thomas Lloyd, the Deputy Governor under William Penn. Deputy Governor Thomas Lloyd had a son, Thomas Lloyd of Philadelphia; a daughter, Rachel Lloyd who m. Samuel Preston; a daughter, Mary Lloyd, who m. Isaac Norris; a daughter, Hannah, who m. (1) John Delavall, (2) Richard Hill; a daughter, Elizabeth, who m. Daniel Zachary; and a dau. Deborah, who m. Mordecai Moore. The wife of Governor Thomas Lloyd was Mary, daughter of Gilbert Jones of Welchpool. They had 9 children in all - 3 sons died without issue. Robert Lloyd, in Will, mentions wife Lowry; children, David, Robert, Rees, Richard, Hannah, Gwen, Sarah, Gainor. Mentions Edward Thomas and Owen Roberts. Bro. Thos. Lloyd. Trustees, Robert Jones, Richard Jones, Thomas Lloyd, Jr., Friends Robert Evan, Rowland Ellis, Robert Jones of Merion. Witnesses, Edward Foulke, William Robits, Thomas Albir. Felix Jones, son of Edward Jones of Mt. Anarat, buried 8 Mo. 9, 1714. The name of Edward Jones, "Glover", is on the List of residents of Merion, who subscribed toward the purchase of Susquehanna lands, 1696. David Lewis, Servant of Morris Llewellin, buried 8 Mo. 9, 1714. "Servand" here means a holder of "head Land". A purchaser of a large tract of land was allowed a certain number of acres as "head land", for members of his family and "servant". Every large proprietor brought over a number of single young men, mostly his nephews and cousins, as "servants" so that they might get the land rather than strangers. On Susquehanna list, 1696. Will proved Jan. 28, 1715. Mentions wife Katharine - Children, Joseph, Susannah, Hannah, James and Sarah Lewis. Trustees, Lewis David of Darby; Richard Hayes, Henry Lawrence, Henry Lewis of Haverford. Witnesses, Lewis David, Henry Lewis, Richard Hayes, Henry Lawrence. According to the "Minute Book of Property," David Lewis received 120 acres by deed of gift from his father, William Lewis, said deed dated January 6, 1700-1, in addition to 100 acres sold him by Morris Llewellyn, no deed made. Morris Llewellyn purchased 500 acres in Haverford, Jan. 1681. See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vol. I. p. 11. Wm. Lewis, with his wife Ann, from the parish of Illan, Glamorganshire, Wales, settled in Haverford, in 1686. Wm. was a brother of Ralph Lewis. Children of Wm. and Ann Lewis were David, Lewis, Evan, William and a dau. Seaborn, b. 1686. Sons settled in Newtown. Wm. and wife d. in Newtown, 1708. Henry Lewis settled in Haverford, 1682, and transferred a piece of land to John Lewis, 1684. Henry Lewis, son of Henry, sold a tract of land to John Lewis, Jr. 1694. Samuel Lewis was a landholder, 1699. 9, 20, 1693. John Maris of Springfield, batchelor, and Susannah Lewis of Haverford, at Haverford Meeting House. Wit: George, George, Jr., Richard, Alice, Jane, and Mary Maris; Henry, John, William, David, Samuel, John, Margaret and Elizabeth Lewis. 4, 9, 1696. David Hugh of Merion - and Martha Lewis of Haverford, at the Meeting House at Haverford. Wit: Ralph, Abraham, Samuel, Evan, William, David, John, Mary, Lydia and Ann Lewis; Richard Walter. 12, 20, 1699-1700. James Sharples of Nether Providence, Chester Co. and Mary Lewis of Darby, dau. Ralph of the same Co. at Haverford Meeting House. Wit: John, John, Jane and Hannah Sharpless; Ralph, William, David, Abraham, Evan, Lewis, Evan, William and Ann Lewis. James Wynne, son of Jonathan Wynne, 8 Mo. 24, 1714. Jonathan Wynne, only son of Dr. Thomas Wynne, resided at "Wynnstay", in Blockley township, Philadelphia County. The homestead is still standing. The Wynne property is now partly included in the new suburb of "Wynnefield." Jonathan Wynne built the stone mansion at "Wynnstay", about 1700, on the site of a still older log building. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Wynne and Mary Buttall, his first wife. (married 1656.) Dr. Thomas Wynne was the son of Peter Wynne, of Caerwys, who was the son of Sir John Wynne of Gwydie House, and Sydney Gerard, his wife. Sir John Wynne was the son of Morris Wynne, of Gwydie House, who was the son of John Wynne, of Gwydie House Caernarvonshire, who married Ellen Lloyd, dau. of Morris ap John ap Meredith of Ruedoc. John Wynne of Gwydie House was the son of Meredydd ap Ievan ap Rhys of Gwydie. (This pedigree is given on the authority of Dr. James J. Levick. It will be noticed that Jonathan Wynne named one daughter Sydney, evidently after his own great-grandmother; also, that the name, Gerard, or Gerrard was repeated in the family of Jonathan's sister Mary, who married Dr. Edward Jones.) Morgan Thomas, Servant to Robert Evans, buried 10 Mo. 8, 1714. John George, buried 10 Mo. 31, 1714. Alice Lewis Evans, daughter of James Lewis of Pembrokeshire, Wales, and second wife of Hugh Evans, died about 1714. She was married at Merion, 6th Mo. 25, 1710. Hugh Evans of Gwynnedd, yeoman, and Alice Lewis, daughter of James Lewis of Pembrokeshire, G. Britain, at Merion, 6 Mo. 25, 1710. Witnesses, Thomas, Robert, Evan, Owen, Jr., and John Evans; David Jones; Cadwallader Morgan. The first wife of Hugh Evans of Gwynnedd was Catharine Morgan, dau. of Cadwallader Morgan of Merion, married at Merion Meeting, 8, 4, 1706. His third wife was Lowry Lloyd, married 1716. William ap Edward died Jan, 3, 1714. Will proved in Philadelphia, Jan. 29, 1714. He was an "Adventurer" in the "Ship Lyon". Died in Blockley township, Philadelphia Co. He was variously called William ap Edward, William Edward and William Bedward. He left one son, Edward William, born in Blockley, 6 Mo. 7, 1689; and several daughters. The first wife of William ap Edward was Katherine, daughter of Robert ap Hugh, and sister of Hugh Roberts. His second wife was Jane ap Edward (maiden name.) The children of William ap Edward assumed the surname of William or Williams. William ap Edward had two brothers, John ap Edward and Evan ap Edward, early settlers in Penna. And these were the sons of Edward ap John, of Landerval, near Bala, or Penllyn, Merionethshire, in North Wales. Another brother, Thomas ap Edward remained in Wales. William ap Edward had by his first wife Katharine, two daughters, Katharine (b. 1676) and Elizabeth (b. 1672). Elizabeth m. Thomas Lloyd of Merion and had children. Katharine m. __________ of Salem, N. J. and had no children. By his second wife Jane, William ap Edward had one son, Edward William (b. 7 Mo. 2, 1689); a daughter Sarah (b. 8 Mo. 29, 1685) who m. Thomas Lawrence of Haverford; a daughter Ellen (b. 4 Mo. 19, 1691) who m. Henry Lawrence, brother of Thomas of Haverford; and a daughter Jane, who m. Evan Thomas, of Merion. * (* Crossed our apparently by the auther (son of Edward Thomas).) Edward William (b. 1689) son of William ap Edward , m. Eleanor Lawrence, sister of Thomas and Henry of Haverford. William ap Edward also had a daughter Mary (b. 1694) who m. R. Preston, of Phila. 1722. ** (** Added apparenetly by the author to read Richard Preston.) Children of Evan Thomas and Jane William, his wife were, Edward, Eleanor, Joseph, Jonathan. The William ap Edward homestead stood, until recent years immediately back of Overbrook station, Penna. R. R. fronting on City Avenue, on the Philadelphia side of the line. The ap Edward (Bedward) property was "Overbrook Farms", later belonging to the George family. The name of Wm. Bedward is on Reed's Map. William Bedward is on the List of Taxables, "Beyond Schoolkill," 1693. A "First Purchaser". Sus. 1696. Wn. Edward mentions wife Jane; son Edward, daughter Mary. Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thos. Lloyd; daughters Katharine, Sarah, Ellen. Leaves legacy to Merion Meeting. Sons Edward William, Thos. Lawrence, Henry Lawrende, Thos. Lloyd. friends, David Jones, Thos. Jones. Witnesses, James Hinton, Jenkin David, Abel Thomas. Robert Vincent, Servant to Jonathan Jones, 11 M0. 16, 1714-15. Abraham Musgrave, 11 o. (Jan.) 18, 1714-15. 9, 4, 1714. Abraham Musgrave, son of Thomas, late of Halifax, in Yorkshire, Great Britain, yeoman, dec'd; and Gainor Jones, dau. of William, late of Gwynnedd, dec'd, at Gwynnedd Meeting House. Wit: William Musgrave, Jon. Cockshaw, and Anna Jones. (I believe the name "John Christian" is due to an error in Copying. I think it should be " Jon. or Jonathan Cockshaw," who was an uncle of Abraham Musgrave.) Correct. * (* In the list of witnesses another name had obviously been erased and the name of Jon. Cockshaw entered. Following the word 'correct', the following was scrstched out apparently by the author "The Abraham Musgrave who died 11 Mo. 18, 1714-15 is not the one who married 9, 4, 1714. He was witness to the marriage of Wm. Musgrave and Barbara Bevan, 10, 28, 1721. Don't know." Thomas Musgrave, of Halifax, Yorkshire, England was an early purchaser. He died 1700, leaving wife Hannah; children Thomas, Abraham, Elizabeth, William. His widow, 1701 married David Price. Of the children of Thomas and Hannah, Elizabeth married 1713, Evan Evans, son of Thomas Evan of Gwynnedd; William married, in 1721, Barbara Bevan, daughter of Evan, of Merion; Abraham married, in 1714, Gainor Jones, daughter of Wm. of Gwynnedd. In the Abel Thomas family Bible, in possession of Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Hoffman of Lower Merion, appears the following record: --- Abraham Musgrave, Jr. No date, but on the same page is the following: Jacob, son of John and Catharine Matson, born Feb. 5, 1742. This was Katharine Gregory, whose marriage to John Matson is recorded at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 11 Mo. 5, 1740. Letters of Administration on the estate of Abraham Musgrave of Haverford were granted 11 Mo. (Jan) 27, 1714. Administrators, Gainor Musgrave, William Lewis. Securities, Jonathan Cockshow, David Llewellyn. See Administrator's Docket, West Chester Pa. 1, p. 34. Another Abraham Musgrave died in Darby, 1787. Will recorded at West Chester. Signed 4 Mo. 25, 1785. Proved in Thornbury, Jan 29, 1787. Mentions wife Esther. Daughters Mary and Esther. Son-in-law, Thomas Owen. Children of Daughter Jane, dec'd, namely, Abraham, Sarah, Mary. Son-in-law, Jacob Sinkler. Children of dec'd daughter Elizabeth, namely, John, Hannah, Keziah, Abram. Children of Daughter Jane were children of Thomas Owen. Daughter-in-law, Sarah Musgrave, now Taylor. Executors, Jonas Supplee, Kezekiah Hibberd. 7, 3, 1713. Evan Evans, yeoman, son of Thos. Evans of Gwynnedd. - and Elizabeth Musgrave, dau. of Thos. Musgrave, dec'd, of Yorkshire, Great Britain, at Haverford. Witnesses, Thomas, Robert, Hugh, Owen, Robert and Owen Evans; Abram and William Musgrave. 10, 28, 1721. William Musgrave, of Merion, cooper; and Barbara Bevan, dau. of Evan Bevan, dec'd, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: - Abraham Musgrave; David and Hannah Price; Evan, Jane and Eleanor Bevan. The marriage of Jane Musgrove and Thomas Owen, Nov. 25, 1769, is recorded in Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II p. 183. Bumbo, a young Negro, buried 12 Mo. 27, 1714-15. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1715 Anne Walter, buried 3 Mo. 27, 1715 Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Robert Jones, Merion, buried 4 Mo. 16, 1715. Anne, daughter of John Griffith, buried 6 Mo. 1715. Gwenllian, the wife of David Price, buried 6 Mo. 20, 1715. David Price was an early settler in Radnor. James Price purchased 300 acres in 1682; by a Deed of Lease and Covenant dated 16 July, 1684, Lett the same to David Price for 5 years, and in case Ja. Price did not come over in that time, the said David was to hold it forever; he never came. See p. 13 The name of David Price is on the List of Taxables for the "Welch Tract", 1693. Edward Sion, Living Last at Mount Arrah, 8 Mo. 3, 1715. This was Edward John or Edward Jones, living at Mt. Araret. Two men, named Edward Jones, are mentioned in the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693. they were "Edward Jones of Merion", with property assessed at 80£; and Edward Jones wit property assessed at 40£. Edward Jones "of Merion" was Dr. Edward Jones of Wynnewood. Mt. Araret was on the high hills overlooking the Schuylkill, near what is now Manayunk. Edward Jones of "West Side Schuylkill", is mentioned in the List of "Old Rights" - in the "Minute Book of Property". "Edward Jones, Gentleman, late of London", purchased land 1687. The "Falls of Mt. Araret" were the ripples above Manayunk. The name of Edward Jones, "Glover" is on the List of those Merion who subscribed towards the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Robert Jones, son of John ap Thomas, purchased "Mount Arrarat" from David Hugh. Robert died 1746. John Bevan, bach, buried 11 Mo. 13, 1715. The welsh word "bach", means, "little" or "young". William William, buried 11 Mo. 20, 1715 - 16. Son of Edward William. Aged less than one year. 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 and 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1716 Catherine Griffith, Servant to Evan Harry, 4 Mo. 5, 1716. Daniel Harry came from Wales - from Machanlloth, near Dolgelly, Merionethshire, 1687 to Radnor. In 1691, he married Sybill, daughter of David Price of Radnor. 12, 4, 1690. Daniel Harry, batchelor, of Radnor and Sibyll Price, spinster, late of Wann, at Haverford. Witnesses, Evan Harry; David, Joan, Joan(2), and Katharine Price. Evan Harry was in Merion as early as 1686. He was witness at a wedding. 1, 16, 1686. John Evans of Merion and Mary Hughes of Merion, at Hugh Robert's, Merion. Witnesses, William Edward, Evan Harry, John Roberts, Robert David, Rees Jones. Daniel Harry was witness at a wedding 1692. 4, 23, 1692. James Pugh of Radnor, batchelor and Joan Price, late of Haverford, spinster, both in Chester Co. at John Jarmon's house in Radnor. Witness, Ellis Pugh; David, Katharine, Mary and Elizabeth Price; Daniel Harry. Evan Harry married the widow of Morgan David, who died 1694. 3, 11, 1697. Evan Harry, of Merion, carpenter, and Katherin David, widow, of the same twp., at the Meeting House in Merion. Witnesses, John, Evan and Robert David; John, Jr. and Evan Bevan. The name of Evan Harry is on the List of Taxables for Welch Tract, 1693. "Harry" is the Welsh form of Henry. Catharine Griffith, called "Servant" was most likely a relative. Evan Harry on Susquehanna List, 1696. Catherine, wife to David Thomas, Mason, 8 Mo. 4, 1716. Catherine, wife of Edward Thomas, 10 Mo. 21, 1716. Elianor Mifflin buried at the ould Grave Yard Owen Roberts, 11 Mo. 4, 1716-17. She was the wife of John Mifflin, Senior, of Blockley. The will of John Mifflin Senior, was proved in Phila. Sept. 20, 1716. He mentions his wife Elenor. His daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, wife of John Mifflin, Jr. Trustees, John Roberts of Merion, Malster; William Lorance, Philadelphia. Witnesses, Thomas Shute, Jacob Dubree, John Mifflin, Juner. John Mifflin early located in the "Northern Liberties" (1684), that tract of land north of Vine Street (the northern boundary of the old City of Philadelphia) and east of the Schuylkill River. The greater part of his property is now included in East Fairmount Park. His dwelling house stood about a mile and a half above "Faire Mount", and Springettsbury Manor. There was also a Jonathan Mifflin, who lived a mile and and a half above Fairmount. John Mifflin was a "First Purchaser". John Mifflin and Elizabeth Hardy were married 2 Mo. 1, 1684. The name of John Mifflin is on Reed's Map. This Map was published in 1774, but it was intended to show the location of the "First Purchasers". John Mifflin settled east of the Schuylkill. John Mifflin, Sr. and John Mifflin, Jr. father and son, came from Warminster, Wiltshire, England, prior to 1679. They were in Burlington, N. J. on June 20 th of that year. On 8th Mo. 13, 1680, each of them was granted 10 acres on the Delaware, by Governor Andros. They located east of the Schuylkill. The homestead was at "Fountain Green" in the East Park. The property remained in the family until 1806. John Mifflin, Jr., "Immigrant", married, 2 Mo. 1, 1683-4, at the house of Henry Lewis, near Philadelphia, Elizabeth Hardy, from Derbyshire, England. There were 9 children: Edward, George, Jane, John, Elizabeth, Patience, Samuel, Jonathan (1), Jonathan (2) all born at Fountain Green. Of these children, George (b. 1688 - d. 4 Mo. 13, 1758), m. 11 Mo. 29, 1713-14, Esther Cordery, daughter of Hugh and Deborah Cordery. Had 6 children, of whom John, the eldest was the "Councillor", born 1715. The marriage of George Mifflin and Esther Cordery is recorded at the Philadelphia Meeting of Friends, 11 Mo. 29, 1713. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1717 John Watkins died 1717. Estate administered in Philadelphia, 1717. Letters of Administration granted to Henry Jones, taylor, Aug. 5, 1717. He was a first purchaser and adventurer on the "Ship Lyon". Mentioned in the "Minute Book of Property". See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vol. I. pp. 3, 5. John Watkin, by deed dated April 1, 1682, sold a piece of land to Hugh Roberts. By deed dated April 1, 1682, he (John Watkins) bought 156 1/2 aacres of John ap Thomas and Edward Jones, of which 3 acres is Lib'ty Land (in Blockley Township) the rest he sold to Hugh Roberts by deed dated 4 Mo. 13, 1684. John Watkins &Co. City Lots, 2 Mo. 19, 1683. John Watkins, 7 Mo. 13, 1686, a Warrant of Re-Survey. "Old Rights". In list Gwernefel, "Batchiler". 1682. John Hughes. Buried. He died at John Ball, 10 Mo. 16, 1717. John Ball was an early purchaser in the Liberty Lands (Blockley Township). About 1682, he bought 20 acres from Henry Lewis. John Ball was a "First Purchaser". John Ball came from Derbyshire, England, and settled in Upper Darby, 1689. He was married in England. His son Roger married Mary Scothorn, 1709. The name of John Ball is shown on Reed's Map. He was, about 1700, owner of a tract in the "Liberty Lands", near Cobb (Mill) Creek. John Ball of Blockley had a sister Elizabeth Nickerson of Nottingham, England. Several families named Hughes were early residents of Merion, Blockley and vicinity. The will of Charles Hughs was proved in Philadelphia, May 8, 1812. He mentions his wife Rebecca. Children, Francis, John, Rebecca, Ann. Executors, Wife and Rees ap Edward. Witnesses, Rees ap Edward and Edward Rees. William Hughs, July 11, 1684; David Hugh, 12 Mo. 16, 1701; Hugh Hughs, Nov. 1, 1718; are named under head of "Old Rights". The dates are those of their Land-Warrants. David Hugh of Merion and Wm. Hues, Sr. of Chester Co. are named among those who subscribed towards lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. George Eves, Burnt at Edward Jones, 10 Mo. 30th, 1717. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1718 Hugh George Buried 1 Mo. 26, 1718. Richard and Jane George, ancestors of the "George's Hill" family, came to Pennsylvania in 1708. They brought with them, ten children, viz: Edward, David, Katherine, George, Evan, John, Jane, Thomas, Hugh and Richard. * (*Crossed out apparently by the author "Of these children Edward the eldest, settled in Radnor, 1718.) Hugh George was witness at a wedding, 2, 10, 1717. Joseph Eavenson, son of Thomas Eavenson, of Thornbury, Chester Co. Pa. and Catharine George, daughter of Richard George, of Montgomeryshire, North Wales, at Merion, Wit: Thomas and Richard Eavenson; Edward, David, George, Evan, Richard, Hugh, Edward and Amy George. The Edward and Amy George, mentioned last, belonged to the Radnor branch of the family. This Edward George settled in Radnor township, Chester Co. (now Delaware Co.) Pa. in1718. Sarah William was born and died in 1718. She was a daughter of Edward William of Blockley and Eleanor Lawrence, his wife. 10 Mo. 10, 1713-14. Edward William, son of William Edward of Blockley; and Eleanor Lawrence, daughter of David, lat of Haverford, dec'd, at Haverford Meeting. Witnesses, Jane and Johnn Edward; Eleanor, Daniel, Henry, Thomad, Sarah and Ellin Lawrence; Mary William. Eleanor Lawrence, daughter of David and Eleanor, was born 5 Mo. 1686. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. Eleanor was the daughter of David Lawrence and Eleanor Ellis, his wife (daughter of Thomas Ellis, Registrar General). David and Eleanor Lawrence had a son Henry Lawrence, who married (8 Mo. 29, 1713) Ellin William (daughter of Wm. ap Edward of Blockley). John Morgan a poor man. A charge to ye township. 7 Mo. 10, 1718. Rowland Ellis's Tennant, 10 Mo. 14th, 1718. "Rowland Ellis & Co.", may be found on Holme's Map, 1681-3. The tract so marked adjoins the tracts of Chris. Pennock, John Holland and John Penington & Co. These tracts include the upper part of Lower Merion, extending nearly from what is now Bryn Mawr to Conshohocken. Rowland Ellis was a native of Bryn Mawr, near Dolgelley, Merionethshire, Wales. He arrived in 1686, bringing with him his eldest son, Rowland Ellis, Jr., then a boy. Rowland, Sr., was Justice of the Peace for Merion, 1707. Rowland Ellis also had a dau. Eleanor Ellis (b. 1685; d. 1765) who married at Merion, 4 Mo. 8, 1715, John Evans of Gwynnedd (son of Cadwallader Evan, who with his brothers Thomas, Robert and Owen settled in Gwynnedd, 1698.) John Evans was born in Denbighshire, Wales, 1689. He was a preacher among the Friends. He died in 1757; mentions in his will his daughters Jane Hubbs, Margaret, Ellen, Elizabeth; sons Rowland, John, Cadwallader. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1719 Margaret Thomas, of Merion, widow. Will signed April 23, 1719. Mentions her son Owen Thomas. Grandson, John, son of James Thomas, and his Uncle Nathan Thomas. Daughter, Catharine, wife of Robert Pearson. Thomas and Mary, children of Robert Pearson, Grand children, William and Hester, children of son Owen Thomas. Friend, Morris Llewellyn. Witnesses, James John, Griffith Llewellyn, Mary Llewellyn. Margaret was the widow of James Thomas, of Merion, from Llanboyden, Caermarthenshire, Wales. she was a sister-in-law of Margaret Howell (wife of Francis Howell) who speaks of her in will dated - - - - - as "sister Margaret Thomas". 3, 29, 1706. Robert Pearson, son of Thomas of Marple twp. and Katharine Thomas, dau. of James Thomas of Merion, at Merion Meeting. Wit: Thomas, Margery, Lawrence, Enoch and John Pearson; Margaret, James, Nathan and Anne Thomas. Tho. Pierson & Marg't his wife, late of Pownell in Cheshire, mason, and John, his brother, and Mary Smith, his sister, came in the "Endeav'r" of London; arrived here 7 Mo. 29, 1683. John and Thos. Pearson, on Tax list for Marple 1693. William Robert Ellis, buried 7 Mo. 18, 1719. This was William Roberts of Blockley. Will proved in Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1719. Mentions wife Affy - sons John and William. Witnesses, Henry Lewis, John Thomas, John Hughes. The second son, William, was born in Merion 1697, and lived to be nearly 100. He purchased a tract of land in Blockley. His first wife was Elizabeth Warner; his second, Ann Roberts. By first wife Elizabeth Warner, Wm. had Thos. (m. Jane Pyott); Mordecai; a dau. (m. ___ Evans). By second wife, had a son Joseph. One family named Roberts descend from Robert Ellis and his wife Ellin Ellis, "preachers of Righteousness" from Tyddyn y Garrig, who came to Pennsylvania, 1690. Their letter of removal is dated 5 Mo. 28, of that year. They came with Hugh Roberts, then returning from a religious visit to Wales. The same Quarterly Meeting gave him a letter, at the same time. It is believed by some that the Roberts family (descended from Robert Ellis) and the Roberts family (descended from Wm. of Blockley) were related to Hugh Roberts, the preacher of Merion. Thomas Evans living at David Mirick's place, 7 Mo. 14, 1719. The will of William Mirick, Blockley, is recorded in Philadelphia. He mentions his son William; Daughter Hannah. Brothers Roger and David Mirick, executors. Signed July 20, 1717. Witnesses, Thomas Lewis, Thomas William. Proved Sept. 6, 1717. William Mirick an Mary Williams were married 10, 7, 1714. Marriage recorded at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. John Moore, smith, 8 Mo. 2 d, 1719. John Moore, Blockley. Mentions wife Jane, Mother, not named, sister, Mary Pound. Children, Richard, James, John, Mordecai, Jane, Rose, Margaret, Mary, Martha. Trustees, friends David Thomas, Robert Jones, Edward Williams. Witnesses, David Jones, Sarah Cuerton, Edward Williams, Robert Jones. Will proved Phila. Nov. 4, 1719. Richard Moore purchased a tract of land in Radnor, 1692. 3, 17, 1701. Richard Moore of Radnor in the Welch Tract, carpenter and Phebe Philips of the same place, widow, at Radnor Meeting. Wit: John and Jane Moore; David Meredith; Stephen Evan. 4, 5, 1713. Alexander Bane of Goshen and Jane Moore, dau. of John Moore of Blockley, (Blacksmith) at Merion Meeting. Wit: John, Jane, Mary, James, Richard, Rowland and John Moore, Jr., Mary and Margaret Cuerton. Mary Cuerton, sister of William Cuerton and dau. of Richard, was the wife of John Moore, prior to 1699. See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vol. I. p. 22. 9, 3, 1720. James Moore, son of John of Blockley, Phila. Co., smith, and Sarah Thomas, dau. of Abel Thomas of Merion, also smith, at Merion Meeting. Wit: Jane, Richard, John, Mordecai, John and Rose Moore; Abel, Elizabeth, John and Eliz. Thomas. The name of Richard Moore is on the List of those residents of Haverford and Radnor who subscribed for the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Richard Moore, brickmaker, and Mary his wife, and children Mary and John arrived on "The ship 'Delaware' from Bristoll in Old England, John Moore, commander, Arrived here the 11th of the 5 th month, 1686." Alexander Bane of Merion purchased 200 acres in Goshen in 1711, and settled thereon. In 1713, he married Jane Moore, by whom he had children - Jane, Mary, William, Catharien, Alexander and Daniel. Of these: William married about 1746, Margaret, daughter of Thomas Evans, and had children - Alexander, Thomas, Elizabeth (m. Jonathan Hoopes), William, Jesse, Nathan, Abner, Jane and James. Mordecai Bane, brother of Alexander, purchased, 1716, 200 acres of land in Goshen, where he died 1747. Mordecai m. (1) Naomi Medley, at St. Paul's Church, Chester, Dec. 20, 1705; (2) Mary Teague, at Christ Church, Philadelphia, June 8, 1731. Children of Mordecai Bane were Mordecai; Nathan (m. Mary Cook, of Long Island); James, Joseph, Mary, Samuel, Isaac, Sarah, Hannah, Rachel, Barbara, Jane. Martha Moore, Daughter to John Moore, 8 Mo. 9, 1719. Anne, Daughter to John Griffith 10 Mo. 27th 1719. Phips, Henry Pugh's Negro, 10 Mo. 27, 1719. Sarah William, daughter of Edward Williams, 10 Mo. 18, 1719. Aged less than 1 year. Dau. of Edward William and Eleanor Lawrence. his wife. Willaim Shenkin, aged about 92 years, buried 11 Mo. 12, 1719-20. William Jenkin, from Tenby Pembrokeshire, Wales, settled in Haverford, 1686. He was an original purchaser of 1000 acres. In 1691, a Justice of the Courts of Chester County. He was also a member of the Penna. Assembly, 1689. He lived for a time in Abington township, where he bought land. 9, 15, 1692. Thomas Paschall, Jr. of Phila. Co., batchelor, and Margaret Jenkins of Haverford, spinster, at Haverford Meeting House. Wit: Thomas, William and Mary Paschall; William and Elizabeth Jenkins; Morris and David Llewellyn. The Paschall family are descended from Thomas Paschall of Bristol, England, who purchased extensive tracts of land in Kingsessing, and Blockley. He married Joanna Sloper. Thomas died 1718, leaving children: William; Thomas, Jr. (of Blockley); Mary. Of the children of Thomas Paschall, Jr., and Margaret Jenkins, his wife: 1. Thomas (b. 1693; d. 1728), m. 1716 Margaret Jones, dau. of Rees and Hannah. 2. Joanna (b. 1695) m. 1716. John Marshall, son of John and Sarah. 3. William (b. 1697) m. 1729 (1) Grace Hoopes, dau. of Daniel and Jane of Westtown; (2) Hannah Roberts of Merion, widow. 4. Joseph (b. 1699) m. 1721, Elizabeth Coates, dau. of Thomas and Beulah Jacquett (his wife, dau. of Thomas Jacquett, from France.) 5. Elizabeth (b. 1701) m. 1730, Jacob Jones of Buckingham. 6. Benjamin (b. 1703; d. 1707) 7. John (b. 1706) m. Frances Hodge, dau. of Henry and Hannah (Knight) Hodge. 8. S. Benjamin (b. 1709 - 1745) m. Margaret Price, dau. of Rees and Sarah (Meredith) Price of Merion. Margaret m. (2), 1750, William Montgomerie, and had 1 son, Major Wm. Montgomery. 9. Samuel (b. 1711- d. 1728. 10. Stephen (b. 1714 - d. 1800) m. 2, 24, 1738, Martha Humphreys (d. 1774, age 62) dau. of Daniel Humphreys and Hannah Wynne, his wife. Children of Stephen and Martha, were Thomas; Samuel; Hannah (m. Levi Hollingsworth); Rebecca; Margaret (m. John Hughes); Rebecca (2); Stephen. 11. Jonathan. Thomas Paschall of Blockley (son of Thomas Paschall and Joanna Sloper, his wife) married, 9 Mo. 15, 1692, Margaret Jenkins (b. 3 Mo. 3, 1674; died Jan. k17, 1728-9) daughter of William Jenkins of Tenby and Elizabeth Griffith, his wife (d. 1 Mo. 18, 1725, aged 92). Thomas and Margaret Jenkins Paschall had 11 children, namely; Thomas, Joanna; William; Joseph (m. Elizabeth Coates); Elizabeth; Benjamin; John; Benjamin (2); Samuel; Stephen (m. Martha Humphreys); Jonathan. Thomas Paschall married for his second wife Abigail Fowler Golding, widow of Joseph Golding - at Haverford, 1729. Abigail died 1736. There were no children by the second wife. Thomas died 1743 (April). The name, William Jenkins, is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements." Wm. Jenkins is located in Haverford township, on the Darby Creek, near the border of Marple. On Susquehanna List, 1696. In 1698, William Jenkins conveyed 30 acres in Haverford to Wm. Rows (Rowe). In 1700, the said Wm. Rows' executors, Rowland Ellis and Thomas Paschall, conveyed the same 30 acres, with 30 more, to dan't Humphrey. Wm. Jenkins also purchased 20 acres in the Liberty Lands, and 250 acres in Duffryn Mawr (the Great Valley). Vol. XIX, p. 441. "Agreed formerly with Tho. Paschal, Jun'r, for £7. 10s, for the Overp. of William Jenkins's Father-in-law's land being 43 acres; his right is 250, allow'ce 25 acres for his Deficiency in Haverfo 'd." (1704) 10, 25, 1705. Lewis Rees, of Newtown, Chester Co, so of David, dec'd - and Grace Row, dau of William of Haverford, dec'd, at the house of David Rees. Wit: John, Thomas and Ellis Rees; Stephen Jenkins; Evan Lewis. Sarah Shutz, Connard Shutz' Daugh - 11 Mo. 12, 1719-20. The Scheetz family of Papermakers early settled, on Mill Creek, Lower Merion. Their property included the wooded hills around the "Dove Mill Dam". "Shultz Paper Mill" is marded on Scull & Heap's May, 1750; "Scheetz Paper Mill", on Faden's Map, 1777. The numerous Scheetz families of Pennsylvania are descended from a common ancestor living at or near Frankfort-on-the-Main, in the 17th Century or earlier. John Jacob Scheetz, a minister, of Crefeld on the Rhine, purchased in 1683, of William Penn, 4050 acres of land, to be laid out in various parts of Pennsylvania. Scheetz died in Crefeld, 1701, and his widow, Catharine, took up the land in Pennsylvania. Her son Conrad Scheetz settled early on Mill Creek, Lower Merion. It has long been a question as to wether he or Rittenhouse was the first to bring the are of paper-making to America. Conrad Scheetz married Catharine _____, and had several children, among them a son Henry Scheeta, who married Catharine Rubinkam, daughter of Justus Rubinkam, and Susanna Rittenhouse, his wife. This son Henry Scheets, a paper-maker, settled on Sandy Run, in White March township, Philadelphia (now Montgomery) Co. and was the father of Gen. Henry Scheetz of the War of 1812. Conrad Scheetz, of Lower Merion, had another son, Conrad, a paper-maker, who settled in Germantown. Other children of Conrad and Catharine Scheetz remained in Lower Merion. Conrad Scheetz, Sr. died 1771. On List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1769 is "Conrad Shultz", 2 paper mills, and 100 acres. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1720 William Worms, servant to Hugh Evans, 1 Mo. 5, 1720-21. Catharine Miles, 1 Mo. 10, 1720-21. Hannah Miles, 1 Mo. 17, 1720-21. John, son of William Robert Ellis. Buried 3 Mo. 11, 1720. This was the eldest son. The second son, William Roberts inherited property in Blockley. By deed, 10 Dec 1788, William Roberts and Ann, his wife, to William Smith. Recorded in Philadelphia, 1789, in Deed Book D 20, page 481, for 89 1/2 acres, it being a part of the 100 acres left by William Roberts of Blockley to his son John, having departed this life, the said premises descended to William, the second son. See Orphan's Court Book, Philadelphia, No. 24, 78, 89 and 113. Evan Bevan, Buried 5 Mo. 15, 1720. Evan Bevan was born in Wales,1674; died at Merion, 1720 (one record says, in Aug.) He married at Darby Meeting, 1693, Eleanor, sister of John Wood. His estate was administered by his widow, Eleanor. Letters dated Aug. 13, 1720. Evan Bevan was the son of John Bevan and Barbara Aubrey, his wife. Their children were, John, b. 1666; Jane, b. 1667; Evan, b. 1674; Katharine, b. 1675; Ann, b. 1676; Elizabeth, b. 1678; Barbara b. 1682. At Merion Meeting House, Elizabeth Bevan (b. 1678) married 1696, Joseph Richardson of the Perkiomen family. 4 Mo. 30. Jane Bevan (b. 1667) marrried 1687, John Wood of Darby, brother of Eleanor. (at the house of William Howell, Haverford, 10 Mo. 1, 1687.) The youngest daughter, Barbara, was a preacher among Friends. She married William Musgrave. John Bevan, born in Glamorganshire, Wales, in 1646, was the eldest of five children. He inherited a large property, but being deeply religious, he was conscientiously opposed to retaining it all, and divided it with the others. In 1683, with his wife and family he came to Penna. and settled in Merion and Haverford. His youngest daughter, Barbara, became a preacher. With his wife and daughter he revisited wales, where he died 1704. Four children remained in Penna. John Bevan had a brother Charles and cousins Katharine and Elizabeth Prichett. Elizabeth died before 1697. Their property lay in Haverford. John Bevan, on Susquehanna List, 1696. Owen Roberts of Merion and Ann Bevan of the same twp. at Merion Meeting House, 1 Mo. 23, 1696-7. Wit: robert Roberts; John, Evan, Ellinor and Barbara Bevan. John Bevan's cousins were Catherine and Elizabeth Prichard, daughters of Thomas Prichard ap Richard ap Evan, of Tylche, Wales. He was a brother to Jane, mother of John Bevan. Thos. Prichard was descended from the Duke of Beauford. Witnesses to the marriage of Jane Bevan and John Wood, 10, 1, 1687, George Wood; John, John, Jr., Barbara, Anne and Elizabeth Bevan; Thomas Ellis. The name of John Bevan is on the List of First Purchasers in the Welch Tract. The names of John Bevan and Charles Bevan on Holme's May, 1681-3. Philip Price of Merion. Will proved Nov. 22, 1720. Mentions wife Margaret; daughter Sarah Lewis. Grandchildren Isaac Price; Samuel, Daniel, Sarah, Mary, David, Isaac, Philip, Meriam and John, the children of Thomas Rees, late of Haverford. Also, the grandchildren, the children of John Lewis, of New Castle, Delaware, as follows; Elizabeth Stout, Philip, Stephen, Isiah, Sarah, Mary and Ann Lewis: - Joan, wife of Hugh David, - Lettice, wife of Samuel Rees: - Rebecca, wife of Thomas Rees. Overseers, Rees Thomas, Morris Llewellyn, Robert Jones. Witnesses, Rees Thomas, Owen Roberts, Richard Thomas. Margaret Price, widow of Philip Price of Lower Merion (who died 1720) afterwards married Mr. Williams. She was a widow in 1767. In 1767, her great-grandson, Philip Price of Kingsess and Hannah, his wife, sold to Margaret Williams a piece of land in Lower Merion, in which she already had a dower, and bounded by the lands of John Eckley, John Humphrey and Rowland Ellis, containing 100 acres. Which tract was part of 2,500 acres granted by William Penn to Edward Richards; which the same Edward Pritchard conveyed to John Eckley of Phila.; who, in 1685 conveyed the same to Lancelot Lloyd; who in 1691, conveyed the same to Philip Price, who died 1720. His great-grandson, Philip Price, of Kingsess was the last surviving male heir, in 1767. See Penna. Archives, Third Series, Vo. X. p. 283. 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. 2, 27, 1692. Thomas Rees of Haverford, Chester Co. carpenter, batchelor, and Francis Price, of the same twp., spinster, at Haverford M. H. Wit: Philip, Isaac and Eliz. Price; Lewis David; Wm. and Francis Howell. The name of Philip Price is on the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693. On Susq. List 1696. Edward Griffith of Merion died about 1720. Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of Edward of Merion, was married at Radnor, 4th Mo. 30, 1720 to Thomas evans of Gwynnedd. Wit. Owen, Evan, Robert, John, Cadwallader, Thomas and Robert Evan; Catharine and Thomas Griffith. Note. He died 1719. His estate was administered in Philadelphia, 1719. Thomas Evans, son of Owen Evans of Gwynnedd, and Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of Edward Griffith of Merion, at Radnor, 4 Mo. 30, 1720. Edward Griffith, batchelor, of Merion, and Katharine William, spinster, Merion, at Hugh Robert's, Merion, 8 Mo. 18, 1689. Wit: Thomas Griffitts; Robert, Robert (2), Elizabeth and Katharine Williams. Letters of administration on the estate of Edward Griffith of Merion were granted to the widow, Catherine Griffith, July 13, 1719. Edward Griffith, on Susq. List, 1696. Children of Thomas Evans of Gwynnedd, and Elizabeth Griffith his wife (dau. of Edward): Jane (b. 11 Mo. 15, 1723); Owen; Edward (d. 1728); Griffith (b. 5 Mo. 29, 1735); John (b.. 10 Mo. 1, 1737); Thomas (b. 1 Mo. 24, 1733; m. Elizabeth Roberts); Mary (b. 1728; d. unm.); Edward (b. 9 Mo. 4, 1730); Elizabeth (d. 5 Mo. 5, 1745). Roger Roberts of Merion died 1720. In his will he mentions his son John Rogers, who married Ellen Pugh, daughter of Robert of Gwynnedd, 4th Mo. 21, 1717. Roger Robert from Hendre Mawr, Penllyn, Merionethshire, came to Merion, 1699. His wife Elizabeth died 1700. In 1715, he married Mary Roberts, widow, of Radnor. He died in Radnor in 1720. He had two sons, John Rogers and Robert Rogers. Will proved, Phila. Aug. 16, 1720. Mentions sons Robert, John, Owen. Daughter Jane. Grandsons, Roger Robert, Roger Pugh. Daughters Katharine, Rachel. Wife Mary. Witnesses, Robert Jones, Rees Thomas, Wm. Thomas, Robert. Evans. 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 Rogers. Matthew Roberts, Buried 11 Mo. 15, 1720-21. Of the Mill Creek family. Price - Daniel Rees, s. of Thos. and Frances (b. 1696); David Rees, s. Thos. & Frances (b. 1700); Isaac, s. Thos. & Frances (b. 1702); Mary, dau. Thos. & Frances (b. 1698); Sarah, dau. Thos. & Frances (b. 1694); Samuel, s. Thos. & Frances (b. 1693). Births recorded at Merion. Thomas, s. of Thos. & Rebecca (b. 1695). Birth recorded at Merion. Price. - Philip Price (d. 1720) had a son Isaac; who had a son Isaac; who had a son Philip. the first Isaac Price m. Susanna Shoemaker. The second Isaac married Margaret, dau. of the second Henry Lewis (m. 1702). the last Philip married (10 Mo. 20, 1784, Rachel, dau. of Wm. and Sibilla Kirk, and settled near West Chester, Pa. One of their sons was Eli K. Price (b. 1797). John, son of Thos. David of the Gulf, 11 Mo, 22, 1720-21. Thomas David purchased a tract of 100 acres in Upper Merion, in 1682. His first wife, Catharine, died 1685. He married Katharine Morgan, widow, 1693. 11, 19, 1693. Thomas David widower, of Merion, and Katharine Morgan, widow, of radnor, at Thomas David's Merion. Wit: George and David Thomas; Griffith John; John Robert. The name of Thomas Davis is on the List of Taxables for the Welch Tract, 1693. The names of John David and Benjamin Davis are on List of Taxables for Upper Merion, 1734. A young Negro of Edward Reese, 11 Mo. 26, 1720-1. Old Bassel, Negro of Edward Reese, 11 Mo. 26, 1720-1. A son of James John, 11 Mo. 29, 1720-21. Jonathan Wynne of Blockley, buried 12 Mo. 28, 1720-21. (Feb). He was the only son of Dr. Thomas Wynne, friend and physician of William Penn. Jonathan Wynne married in 1694, Sarah Greaves. Their children were Thomas, John, Jonathan, Hannah, Mary, Sidney, Martha, Elizabeth, James. Will proved in Philadelphia, May 17, 1721. Jonathan Wynne was a "First Purchaser". On Reed's Map. Dr. Thomas Wynne, of Caerwys, in Wales, came t Penna. on the "Ship Welcome", with William Penn. He was a "First Purchaser", and a large part of his property lay in the "Liberty Lands" afterwards Blockley township, Philadelphia County. His only son Jonathan settled on the Blockley tract, and laid out the "Wynnstay" plantation, building the stone mansion house, 1700. Dr. Thomas Wynne m. (1.), about 1655, Martha Buttall, of Wrexham; (2.) Elizabeth Rowden, widow; (3.) in 1676, Elizabeth Maud, widow (born Parr). The children of Thomas and Martha Wynne were: Mary (b. 1659; m. Dr. Edward Jones of Wynnewood); Tabitha (remained in England); Rebecca (b. 1662; m. 1st. in 1685, at Thirdhaven Meeting, Talbot Co. Md. Solomon Thomas; 2d in 1692, John Dickinson, of Talbot Co.); Sidney (m. in 1690, Wm. Chew, son of Samuel and Ann Chew, of Anne Arundel Co., Md.); Hannah (m. at Merion, 1695, Daniel Humphrey, son of Samuel and Elizabeth); Jonathan (m. 1694, Sarah Greaves.) Sydney Wynne and Samuel Graves were married 4 Mo. 1, 1732. Marriage recorded at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Eliz. m. Ralph Lewis, 7 Mo. 2, 1737. 1st. Pres. Dr. Thomas Wynne d. in Phila. 1692, aged 62. Interred in Phila. Of Jonathan Wynne's children: - Thomas married Mary Warner (m. 10, 28, 1722, Fd"s. Mt.) and remained on the plantation "Wynnstay". John went to Germantown and becamethe ancestor of the Germantown family. He married Ann Pastorius. Jonathan settled in East Nantmeal township, Chester Co. Pa. His descendants spread westward and southward. Mary Wynn, dau. of Jonathan Wynne, m. Nov. 28, 1729, Noah Abraham, son of Sarah Abraham, widow, who came from Wales to Upper Merion, in 1713. Marriage recorded 1st. Pres. Ch. Phila. Overseers of will brothers-in-law, Edward Jones, Daniel Humphreys, or John Cadwallader, Jonathan Jones. Witnesses, Rowland Ellis, Thos. Jones and Edward Jones, Jr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1721 Anne Hughes, buried 2 Mo. 8, 1721 John Roberts, of the Mill, Buried 2 Mo. 27, 1721. John Roberts, son of John Roberts of Merion, died 1721. He married 9 Mo. 3, 1720, Hannah, daughter of Robert and Lowry (Jones) Lloyd, of Merion. The only child of John and Hannah Roberts (named also John) was born 8 Mo. 15, 1721. Hannah the widow (b. 9, 21, 1690; died 1, 15, 1763) married ( 9 Mo. 22, 1722, William Paschall of Whiteland, widower; and for her third husband, Peter Osborne, 4 Mo. 6, 1734. Will proved May 17, 1721. John Roberts of Merion, of the Mill. Wife Hannah. Aunt Ann and Couzin Robert Roberts. Sister Rebecca. Overseers, brothers Matthew and Joseph Roberts and step father, Hugh Evans, - mentions unborn child - Witnesses, John Vaughn, Owen Roberts Robert Jones. Matthew Roberts, son of John Roberts, one of the early settlers in Lower Merion, removed to the Swamp Vrass far, (near the present "King of Prussia" Inn, Upper Merion,) which had been bequeathed him by his father. A "Welsh School House" was built near the "King of Prussia", 1740. The names of Matthew Roberts and Edward Roberts are on the List of Taxables for Upper Merion, 1734. Matthew Roberts had a son Jonathan Roberts who was in the Colonial Assembly; and who was elected to Congress, 1790. 9, 3, 1720. John Roberts, son of John of Merion, dec'd, and Hannah Lloyd, dau. of Robert of the same twp. dec'd, at Merion Meeting. Wit: Matthew, Matthew, Jr., Owen, Joseph, William, John, Jane and Anne Roberts; Thos. Lloyd: Hugh and Lowry Evans. 9, 22, 1722. William Paschall, of Whiteland, Chester Co. widower, and Hannah Roberts, of Merion, widow, at Goshen Meeting House. Wit: Thomas, Margaret, Thomad, Jr., Joseph, John, Eliz., and Margaret Paschall; Lowry and Hugh Evans. The name of this Roberts family is shown on Holme's Map, 1681-3. Hannah Lloyd m. (1.) John Roberts, son of John Roberts and Elizabeth Owen his wife, (dau of Owen Humphrey). Hannah m. (2) Wm. Paschall, son of Thomas Paschall and Margaret Jenkins, his wife (dau. of Wm. Jenkins of Tenby). Hannah m. (3) Peter Osborne. By her first husband, Hannah had John Roberts (b. 6 Mo. 15, 1721.) By her second husband, Wm. Paschall, Hannah had five childreh: 1. Hannah; 2. Margaret; 3. Joaanna; 4. Elizabeth; 5. Sarah (m. Henry Troth). By her third husband, Peter Osborne, Hannah had 4 children: Lydia, Peter, Charles, Ann. *Crossed our here, apparently by the author, this entry "Robert Jones of Merion, Will proved May 17, 1721." A Son of James Moore, 3 Mo. 20, 1721. James Moore and Sarah Thomas were married 9, 3, 1720. James Moore, son of John of Blockley, Phila. Co., smith, and Sarah Thomas, dau. of Abel of Merion, also smith, at Merion Meeting. Wit: Jane, Richard, John, Mordecai, John and Rose Moore; Abel, Elizabeth, John and Elizabeth Thomas. Catharine Matson, 5 Mo. 1, 1721. The Matson family were among the earliest Swedish settlers in Upper Merion. The first of the name, who came from the lower Swedish settlements on the Schuylkill was Nils Matson. His son John was named in the List of Taxables fo 1693, with 11 in his family. John Matson, Jr. son of the aforesaid John, settled at "Matson's Ford", on the Schuylkill (now West Conshohocken) on the boundary line between Lower and Upper Merion. The name of John Matson appears on the List of Taxables for 1712. The wif Hance Hemelton, Buried 9 Mo. 29, 1721. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1722 David Jones, Jun'r. Blockley, 6 Mo. 22, 1722. David Jones, from Wales, was an adventurer on teh "Ship Lyon" and a "First Purchaser". He located in the Liberty Lands, afterwards called Blockley township, near the line dividing this tract from Merion. This line isn now (1910) called "City Avenue". The name of David Jones is on Reed's Map, published in 1774, to show the location of the early purchasers. Gainor Roberts, wife of John Roberts, Malster, of Pencoyd, died Feb. 20, 1722, aged 69. She was a sister of Hugh Roberts and was married to John Roberts soon after his arrival in 1683. John Robert of Merion and Gainor Robert of the same towne & Co., 1 Mo. 20, 1684, at their public meeting place. Robert Robert, son of John and Gainor, was born 12 Mo. 15, 1685. Richard Roberts, son of John and Gainor, b. 10 Mo. 18, 1687. Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of John and Gainor, b. 5 Mo. 28, 1691. Elizabeth 1691. Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of John and Gainor, b. 1 Mo. 31, 1692. The stone mansion built by John Roberts of Pencoyd, in 1683, is still standing, on the Lower Merion side of City Avenue, not far from the Schuylkill River. It was recently occupied by his descendant, George B. Roberts, President of the Penna. R. R. The witnesses at the marriage of John and Gainor Robert were Hugh Robert, Griffith Owen, John Humphrey, Rees Peters, Cadwallader Owen and Others. Gainor Roberts was a "First Purchaser", and "Adventurer on the Ship Lyon". The name of John Roberts is on Reed's Map. He is located beyound the line of Liberty Lands, in Merion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1723 Henry Williams, Blockley, died 1723. Will proved July 24, 1723. Mentions his wife Margaret. Sons David, William, John. Witnesses, Richard Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, George Morgan, William Davies. 12, 22, 1699. James williams of Darby, Chester Co., smith - and Ann Lewis, at Haverford Meeting House. Witnesses, Lumley Williams; John, Ann and Elizabeth Lewis. Lumley Williams removed to Plymouth, Phila. Co. From Radnorshire. 11, 13, 1707. John William of Blockley - and Catharine Morgan of the same township, dau. of Owen, dec'd; at Merion Meeting. Wit: Richard, Ellin and Sarah William; Humphrey and Cadwallader Morgan. 11, 29, 1712. Lumley Williams of Plymouth and Sarah Dickinson of the same place, widow, at Plymouth. Wit: David William; Wm., John, and Sarah Dickinson; David Meredith. David William was an early settler in Plymouth (1703). Had sons Joseph, Isaac, Rees. See Penna. Arch. 3d Series, Vol. I p. 197. David Williams, 780 a. of land, Nov. 24, 1703. "Old Rights". The name of David William is on List of residents of Merion who subscribed for Susquehannah lands, 1696. Thos Jones, otherwise Thos. John Thomas. A purchaser under Chas. Lloyd, died 1723. (Thos. Sen.) Will proved Sept. 16, 1723. On List of Taxables for 1693. - 1696. Will mentions Margaret, wife of James Mortimer. Nephews, Thomas Edwards, Morris Thomas, John Thomas. Couzin, Benjamin Humphrey of Merion. Witnesses, Henry Lewis, Jenkin David Llewellyn, Evan David. Will dated May 21, 1701. He was descended from John Powell, of Llandwddyn, and in this way was first cousin, once removed, of Samuel Humphrey of Llwyndw, who was father to the Benjamin Humphrey mentioned. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1724 Hannah, wife of Edward Jones ye younger, 1 Mo. 7, 1724-5. Edward Jones, son of Edward and Mary (Wynne), was burn in Merion, 8 Mo. 17, 1683. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. John Roberts, Malster, of Lynn, Caernarvonshire, Wales, born 1648, died at Merion, 4 Mo. 6, 1724. On List of Taxables 1693. A First Purchaser. Will proved Aug. 31, 1724. His wife was Gainor Robert, daughter of Robert Puth of Merionethshire. John Roberts was the son of Richard Robert, and the grandson of Robert Thomas Morris. He was a Justice of the Peace, and a Member of the Provincial Assembly. His will was proved in Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1724. The Children of John and Gainor were Robert, b. 1685; Richard, b. 1687; Elizabeth b. 1690. Gainor Robert was the sister of Hugh Robert, or Roberts. Robert Roberts, son of John and Gainor, married Sidney Rees, daughter of Rees Evan, in 1709. Robert was born 12 Mo. 15, 1685. Children of John and Gainor Robert. Elizabeth, b. 1, 6, 1690; Elizabeth, 1690-1; Elizabeth, 1691-2; Richard, 1697; Robert, 1685. Recorded at Merion. John Roberts of Pencoyd mentions in his will, his only son, Robert; his daughter, Elizabeth; his grandsons, John, Alban, Rees and Phineas; his brother, Richard and Richard's daughter, Margaret; his sister Anne and her daughter Margaret. Leaves a bequest for the poor of Merion Meeting. (His bro. Richard and sister Anne came with him to Penna.) Overseers, Robert Jones, Robert Evans, Thomas Jones. Mentions Owen Roberts. Witnesses, Edward George, Gainor Jones, Thos. Jones. John Roberts of Pencoyd was the son of Richard Roberts and Grandson of Robert Thomas Morris of Cowyns in the Parish of Llanergan, Co. Carnarvon. The mother of John Roberts was Margaret Evans, dau. of Richard Evans of the Parish of Llangwrn, same Co. On Susquehanna List, 1696. *As crossed out and corrected apparently by the author. (words cross out will be in italics ) "John Thomas (John) Thomas ( John Thomas) son of John ap Thomas, died 1723. (Thos. Sen.) John Thomas (John) Thomas - " Corrected to Thos. Jones, other wise Thomas John Thomas. David Davies, Buried 5 Mo. 31, 1724. Richard Davies, the "First Purchaser", 1682 had a "sonn" David Davies. Richard was a preacher among the Friends. He was of Clodion Cochion. Jane Roberts Matthew, 6 Mo. 5, 1724. This was Jane, wife of John Roberts (son of Matthew). She was the daughter of Robert David and Elizabeth, his wife. John Roberts and Jane David were married 1710. 10, 27, 1710. John Roberts, son of Matthew of Merion; and Jane David, daughter of Robert David of the same township, at a public meeting. Witnesses: Matthew, Owen, John and Robert Roberts; Robert, Elizabeth, David and Thomas David. David Henderson, 8 Mo. 29, 1724. Anne, Daughter to John Roberts - Edw'd. son - 12 Mon. 12, 1724