Burial Record of Merion Meeting Graveyard (1821-1833), 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. *********** 1821 William Hagy, Jr. died April 15, 1821. Died in Lower Merion Township, on Sunday, the 15 inst., Mr. William Hagy, Jun., son of Mr. William Hagy, Sen., in the 32 d year of his age, after a short but severe illness. Norristown Register, April 25, 1821. Mary Garrett Clark died 3 Mo. 6, 1821. Died, April 8 th, 1821, Jonathan Jones. Buried at Merion Meeting, April 10, 1821. Poulson's. Jonathan Jones died 4 th Mo. 8 th, 1821. (Crossed out here the following paragraph. Aged 90. (100) He was the grandson of Edward Jones of Wynnewood. Jonathan, Jr. married Sarah Jones, daughter of Thomas Jones (son of John ap Thomas.) Jonathan Jones (b. 1731, d. 1821.) was the son of ___ End of crossed out section.) 11, 8, 1741-2. Jonathan Jones, son of Jonathan and Gainor Jones of Merion - and Sarah * (* crossed out apparently by the author Ann and changed to Sarah) Jones, dau. of Thomas and Ann, dec'd, of the same twp., at Merion Meetion House. Wit: Jonathan, Edward, Owen, Jacob, Evan, Ezekiel, Elizabeth, Katharine and Hannah Jones. Jonathan Jones m. Mary (nee Thomas). Jonathan Jones, Lower Merion. Will recorded at Norristown. Mentions wife Mary. Son Owen (under 21). Executors, wife Mary and friend Joseph Warner. Signed March 15, 1821. Witnesses, Owen Jones, Joseph Brookfield. Proved April 24, 1821. This Jonathan Jones was the youngest child of Owen and Susanna Jones. See under 1822. Jonathan Jones is buried No. 14, in Row E., the Jones Row, of Wynnewood. His wife Mary is buried in No. 15. Died at his residence in Lower Merion, on the 8th inst., Jonathan Jones, formerly a respectable merchant of this city. Aurora, Tuesday, April 10, 1821. James Jones died in Blockley township, Aug. 19 1821, in the 88 th year of his age. Poulson's. He was the son of James Jones of Blockley and Hannah Hayes, his first wife. James Jones, son of James Jones of Blockley, married (1.) Ann Jones, daughter of Robert Jones of (Gulf) Merion, at Radnor, 1763. James Jones, son of James and Hannah Jones of Blockley, married (2.) Gainor Jones, daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Jones, at Merion, 1792. By his first wife Ann, he had a son, Samuel Jones, born in 1766 - and a daughter, Elizabeth Jones, b. 1764. He also had a son Thomas Jones. 11, 3, 1763. James Jones of Blockley, son of James of Merion - and Ann Jones, dau. of Robert of the latter twp, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: James, Mary, Robert, Margaret, Richard, Gerrard, Francis, Isaac, Elisha, Gwen, Nathan and Jehu Jones. 9, 18, 1792. James Jones of Blockley, son of James and Hannah both dec'd. - and Gainor Jones, dau. of Jonathan and Sarah, both dec'd. of the same twp, at Merion Meeting House. Witnesses: Samuel, Elizabeth, Margaret, Richard, Isaac, Sarah, Mary, Sarah, Paul, Ann, Jane, Jacob, Nathan and Hannah Jones. James Jones was a Revolutionary Patriot. He served in Captain Wm. Rose's Co., Phila. County Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 742. Paul Jones died 9 Mo. 16, 1821, aged 84 years. Buried 18 th. He was a son of Gerrard Jones, of Glanrason and Sarah Lloyd, his first wife; and grandson of Robert and Ellin Jones, Paul thus being a great-grandson of John ap Thomas. The name of Paul Jones is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1783. Buried No. 1, Row E, Paul Jones Row. He married Phebe Roberts. The marriage of Paul Jonaes and Phabeah Robins is recorded at the Swedes' Church, Phila. Sept. 24, 1764. The children of Paul and Phebe were, Paul, Phebe, Ellin, susanna, Lloyd, Rees, Enoch, Sarah and Jane. Of these, Paul, Jr., married (1.) Tacy Davis of Radnor (2.) Lydia Pratt Roberts, widow of John Roberts, of Lower Merion. Phebe married Jacob Hoffman, son of Jacob Hoffmann of Germantown. Lloyd married Esther. Sarah married George Smith of Rabbit Lane, West Philadelphia. Rees (b. 1772), died in Ohio, 1849, He married (1), in 1793, Hannah Powell and had 4 children; he married (2) Catharine Humbret Von Stadenfeld. The will of Paul Jones is recorded at Norristown. Proved Feb. 19, 1822. Mentions son Enoch, Paul, Loyd. Daughter Ellin. Daughters Sarah Smith, Susanna Davis, Phebe Hoffman, Jain Parker. Son Rees. Grand daughter Phebe Jones, dau. of Loyd Jones; grand daughter Phebe Smith. Grandsons, Paul G. Jones and Wm. D. Jones. Executors, Son Paul, dau. Ellin. Wit: Chas. Jones, John Levering, Silas Jones. Signed 9 Mo. 20, 1820. Paul Jones, Census, 1790, Lower Merion (3, 1, 7, 1) Paul Jones was a Revolutionary Soldier. Served in Capt. John Young's Co., Militia, 1780. See Vol. I, p. 726, Sixth Series. Rees Jones (son of Paul and Phebe) was born in Merion 1 Mo. 14, 1772; died in Ohio, 5 Mo. 13, 1849. He m. 1 st. in 1793, Hannah Posell, and had, I. Rebecca Ann ( m. Francis Laesher); II. Hannah (m. Charles Sontag); III. Benjamin ( d. inf.); IV. Rees Roberts (m. Lydia F. Sheppherd.) Rees Jones m. 2 d. Catharine Humbert Von Stadenfield, and has: 1. Paul (d. unm.); 2. Ellen (m. Rev. John McIlhenny); 3. Catharine (m. William Thorne); 4. David (m. Emeline Jones); 5. Lydia (m. Ralph Means); 6. William Lloyd (m. Mary Laing); 7. Marcus Aurelius (m. Salina Snowden); 8. Caroline Alden (m. David Aiken, Jr. of Pittsburg, Pa.); 9. George; 10. Mary (m. George W. Morris). Hannah, wife of Rees Price, died 12 Mo. 5, 1821, aged 73. Will recorded at Norristown. Mentions her daughter Sarah Brookfield. Sons Enoch, Edward, Isaac, Thomas and Charles. Executors, Son Isaac Price and Friend Joseph Price. Signed, Feb. 12, 1818. Witnesses, Titus Yerkes, Mary Yerkes, Ann Moore, Benjamin Price, Rees Price. Proved Dec. 134, 1821. Roger Bowman died 1821, He was born March 10, 1732, in Derbyshire, England. Leaving the established church and seeking religious freedom, he came to Penna. 1754, and became a member of the Society of Friends. He married 1765, Margaret, daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson. Settled in Lower Merion at "Juniper Bank". Henry Bowman, only son of Roger, was born June 10, 1767. (changed from 1764) He married Tabitha, daughter of John Rowland of Delaware. Henry died in the cholera epidemic of 1832. His son John ( who married Annie, daughter of John Comley, Quaker preacher and author) succeeded to the mansion, the younger brother, Henry, Jr. residing with him. This latter married Grace, daughter of Judge David w. Bartine of Bucks Co. Pa. Memorial History of Philadelphia. 10, 18, 1799. Jacob Zell, of Lower Merion, Montgomery Co. son of John and Margaret, both dec'd, - and Hannah Bowman, of the same twp, dau. of Rober and Margaret, dec'd. at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Margaret and David Zell; Roger, Jane and Henry Bowman. Roger Bowman and Margaret Johnson were married May 21, 1766. Marriage recorded at the Swedes' Church, Philadelphia. The will of Roger Bowman is recorded at Norristown. Mentions wife. Son Henry. Daughter Hannah Zell. Grand daughter Amy Zell. Grand daughter, Jane B. Burgess, daughter of Robert and Abigail Burgess. Grandsons, Joshua and John Bowman. Executor, Son Henry. Signed 5 Mo. 25, 1807. Witnesses, Gideon Malin, Benedict Malin. Probed Dec. 17, 1821. Married, at Friends' Meeting, Bybury, on fifth day, the 15th ult., John Bowman, lat of Lower Merion, at Annb., daughter of John Comley, all of Bybury. Norristown Free Press, Feb. 4, 1835. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1822 Enoch Thomson died 7 Mo. 19, 1822. Enoch Thomson departed this life 19th of July, 1822, aged 51 years. Inscriptions copied from the tombstones. No. 28 in Row H, the Rees Price Row. Several Thomsons are buried at the lower ends of Rows G and H, both Old Price Rows. Reese Thomson, No. 28 in Row G, nearly opposite No. 28 in Row H. On several tombstones, the inscriptions can scarcely be deciphered. Enoch Thomson was the son of George Thomson and Ruth Price, his wife, (m. 1767). Enoch was named for his cousin, Enoch Price (d. 1768). Jonathan Jones, youngest child of Owen and Susanna Jones, born in Lower Merion, 7 Mo. 15, 1762, died 1822. Jonathan Jones married, first, Mary Potts of Plymouth, Pa. who died about a year after her marriage. He married second, Mary McClenaghan, widow, daughter of William Thomas, of Lower Merion, and had Col. Owen Jones of Wynnewood (who m. Mary, dau. of Isaac W. Roberts.) 5th day, Feb. 25, 1819, by Job Roberts, Esq. Mr. Jonathan Jones to Mrs. Mary McClenaghan, daughter of William Thomas, all of Lower Merion. Poulson's Advertiser. This William Thomas resided on his ancestral property near Rostmont. He was the son of William Thomas (b. 1701) had Jonathan; Rees; Martha (m. 1752, John Llewellyn); Lydia (m. Peter Evans); Hannah ( m. Jonathan Powell); David; Richard; Mary; Jonathan, Eliz. Rees Thomas, 2 d son of William (?) (son of Rees and Martha) m. Rebecca Brooke, and had several children, of whom Martha Thomas b. 8, 7, 1770); m. John Yocum, __ whose dau. m. and had Hamilton Egbert, of the Black Rocks, Lower Merion. Wm. Thomas (b. 1701) m. Eliz. Harry, 1724. They had Rees (m. 1758), Priscilla Jerman; Elizabeth (m. Abraham Evans.) Rees Thomas, the grandson of William, the great-grandson of Rees and Martha Aubrey, his wife. 4, 5, 1786. William Thomas of Lower Merion - and Naomi Walker of Tredyffrin, at Tredyffrin Meeting House. Wit: Sarah, Zillah, John, Hannah and Rees Thomas; Joseph, Sarah, Isaac, Mary and Thomas Walker. 11, 3, 1758. Rees Thomas of Merion, son of William - and Priscilla Jerman, dau. of John of Radnor, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: Wm., Wm. (2), Mary, Hannah and Richard Thomas; John and Lewis Jerman. 3, 12, 1724. Wm. Thomas of Merion, yeoman, - and Elizabeth Harry, dau. of David of Radnor, at Radnor M. Wit: Rees, Martha, Rees, Jr., Herbert, Richard, Wm., David, John and Mary Thomas. Samuel Garrett, Blockley. Will proved Nov. 13, 1822. Signed January 31, 1821. Mentions wife Rebecca. Sons Andrew, John and Samuel. Daughter Sarah. Mentions his own property in Blockley. Mentions, also property in Penn township left by cousin Andrew Garrett to said sons Andrew and John. Executors, sons Samuel and Andrew. Witnesses, Joseph Garrett, John Garrett. Samuel Garrett and Rebecca Davis were married July 4, 1798. Marriage recorded at the First Baptist Church Phila. The name Samuel Garrett appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1783. Samuel Garrett was a Revolutionary Soldier. Served in Capt. Isaac Robert's Co. Phila. Co. Militia, 1780. See Penna. Aarchives, Sixth Series Vol. I, p. 722. In the U.S. Census, 1790, appears the name of Samuel Garrett as that of the head of a family in Blockley. In that family were 1 male over 16; 2 males under 16; 2 females. Esther Jones, wife of Lloyd Jones, died about 1822 ( 1822 crossed out apparently by author changed to 1820) 1820. She died Sept. 13, 1819, aged 53 years, 11 months, 5 days. 10 Mo. 16, 1823. Abraham G. Hunt, son of John and Rachel of Darby, - and Massey Jones daughter of Lloyd and Esther, dec'd, of Lower Merion, at Lower Merion Meeting, Wit: John, Rachel and Gibbons Hunt; Lloyd, Paul and Charles Jones. 9, 26, 1811. Charles Jones of Upper Merion, son of John and Mary Johns - and Phebe Jones, daughter of Lloyd and Esther Jones of Lower Merion, at Lower Merion Meeting House. Wit: John, Mary, Lloyd, Esther, Paul, Phebe, Mary, Sarah, Cadwallader and Martha Jones. Sarah Jones daughter of Lloyd and Esther Jones, married John Roberts, son of Algernon and Tacy Roberts. Lloyd Jones married for his second wife Lydia Cress (born Warner.) Married in Frankford, on Thursday, April 11, 1822, before John Worrell, Esq., Lloyd Jones of Lower Merion, to Mrs. Lydia Cress, Philadelphia. Poulson's Advertiser. In the U. S. Census, 1790, appears the name of Loyd Jones as head of a family in Lower Merion - 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 4 females. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1823 Jacob Trasel, Blockley. Will proved Jan. 11, 1823. Mentions his wife Hannah; son, Joseph; daughters Hannah Trasel and Martha Levering (wife of John Levering.) Sister Rachel Taylor. Grandson Jonathan T. Jones. Executors, son Joseph Jones and son-in-law, John Levering. Witnesses, William E. George and Amos George. The Trasel homestead was "Black Lodge." Now belonging to the Gerhard family. Two old stone mansions, with barn and smaller buildings, still stand, on the Old Lancaster Road, below City Avenue, in what was Blockley township. One of the stone mansions was, many years ago, know as the "Lamb Tavern". 11, 25, 1790. Jacob Trasel of Phila., son of Abraham and Katharine, dec'd, - and Hannah Matlack, dau. of Nathan and Mary Matlack, of Radnor twp. Del. Co. at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: Nathan, Mary, Wm., Deborah, Simeon, Elizabeth, Joseph, Tacy, Nathan, Jr., George and Jesse Matlack. 10, 22, 1818. Benjamin T. Jones, son of Lloyd and Esther Jones of Lower Merion, and Mary Trasel, dau. of Jacob and Hannah Trasel of Blockley, at Lower Merion Meeting. Wit: Lloyd, Esther, Mary Ann and Charles Jones; Jacob, Hannah, and Joseph Trasel. 11, 2, 1820. Joseph Trasel of Blockley, son of Jacob and Hannah, and Hannah Zell of Lower Merion, daughter of Jacob and Hannah, dec'd, at Lower Merion Meeting. Wit: Jacob and Hannah Trasel, Jr., Hannah, Anthony, Susan, Thomas and Hannah T. Zell. The Trasel family Row is located at the beginning of Row U. Joseph Trasel, who died in 1854, is buried No. 6 in this Row; and Hannah Trasel, who died 1862, is No. 5. These dates are copied from their tombstones. The marriage of Thomas Taylor and Rachel Trasel is recorded at the Swedes' Church, Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1777. Sarah Roberts, wife of John, d. May 4, 1823, aged 31 years, 8 Mos. 13 days. No. 4, in Row C, a Roberts Row. Sarah Roberts, wife of John Roberts, was born Aug. 21, 1791. Family Bible. John Roberts and Sarah Jones were married March 12, 1812. The children of John and Sarah Roberts were. Mary Jones Roberts (b. Jan. 26, 1813). Wm. Warner Roberts (b. Mar. 4, 1815) m. (1) Emily Jones; (2) Caroline Schlater. Esther Jones Roberts (b. June 14, 1817) m. Wm. Howell (b. Jan. 18, 1816). Tacy Roberts (b. Aug. 23, 1820) m. Samuel H. Matson (b. Nov. 10, 1814). Sarah Roberts (b. April 12, 1823) m. Nathan T. Clapp (b. June 27, 1819). Mary Thomas, 1823. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mary Thomas, Lower Merion, were granted at Norristown, Aug. 13, 1823. Administrator, Jacob Bealer, the son Amos Thomas, having renounced. Sureties, John Sisler, George M. Potts. Isaac Kite died Sept. 21, 1823, aged 70. Buried from the residence of his son Isaac Kite, Sept. 23. Poulson's. The name Isaac Kite appears on the List of Taxables for Blockley, 1783, 100 acres. Also the names of Jonathan Kite, William Kite and Anthony Kite, no amount of Tax specified. In 1782, Isaac Kite, Jonathan Kite, William Kite. In 1780, Isaac Kite, estate valued at 4,000 £; and Isaac Kite, Jun'r. taxed 22 s. 6 d.; and William Kite taxed 25 s. In 1779. Isaac Kite, Sin'r, taxed 3 £ 5 s.; Isaac Kite, Ju'r, taxed 1 £ 10 s. ; John Kite, no amount specified; William Kite, taxed 1£ 10 s. In another list for 1779, Isaac Kite, Sen'r, is taxed 13 s. ; Isaac Kite, Jr. no amt. specified; John Kite, 1 s.; Jonathan Kite, no amt. specified; William Kite, no amount specified. In 1769, Isaac Kite, 100 acres. It will thus be seen that the Isaac Kite who died 1823, aged 70, was 30 years old in 1783, and had inherited 100 acres, in 1780, he was Isaac Kite, Junior. Isaac Kite of Blockley, died 3 Mo. 7, 1781. He married, 1749, Catharine, dau. of Anthony and Mary Tunis of Lower Merion. Isaac Kite, Jr. ( in 1780), Anthony, William and Jonathan were all Revolutionary Soldiers. Isaac was Ensign in Capt. Joseph Jones's Co., Seventh Batt. Phila. Co. Militia 1777. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol XIII, p. 592. Lieut. 8 th Co. Third Batt. 1780. Anthony Kite was Ensign in same Co. See sam.e Vol. p. 755. William Kite was Ensign, Capt. Richard Roberts Co. same Battalion. See same Vol. p. 754. Jonathan Kite was a private in Capt. Richard Roberts's Co. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, kp. 736. According to Heston's "Return", 1783, Jonathan, William and Anthony Kite, Single Freemen, were then residing with Isaac Kite. This Isaac Kite, who died Sept. 21, 1823, was the son of Isaac and Katharine Kite. Isaac, Jr. m. 1784, Sarah Sellars (b. 1760, the dau. of Joseph Sellers, son of Samuel.) Children of Isaac and Sarah (Sellers) Kite were: I. Hannah (b. 1785; m. Benjamain Hobson); II. Mary Pierce (b. 1787, m. Wm. E. Wright); III. Isaac (b. 1789, m. Rachel Jarden); IV. Joseph Sellers (b. 1792, m. 1. Julian Jarden; 2. Jane Morgan); V. Wm. (b. 1797); VI. Benjamin (b. 1799); VII. Paschall (b. 1803). Sarah Sellers (b. Feb. 28, 1760) wife of Isaac Kite, was the dau. of Joseph Sellers (son of Samuel, b. April 5, 1726, d. Dec. 12, 1790 ) by Hannah, his wife, dau. of Wm. Paschall (b. July 22, 1693) by Hannah, his wife, dau. of Robert Lloyd, of Merion and Lowry, his wife, dau. of Rees John William. Phila. Directory. 1818. Isaac Kite, carpenter, 12 th. ab. Race. Isaac Kite, Jr., carpenter, 98 No. 11th. 1823. Isaac Kite, carpenter, 108 N. 11 th. Isaac Kite, looking glass frame maker, 24 Branch. Died, On Sunday evening, after a severe illness, Mr. Isaac Kite, aged 70. Saturday Evening Post, Sept. 27, 1823. Mary A. Smith died 1823, aged 23 years.* (*Crossed out apparently by the auther is Buried in a George Row.) Paul Jones row, Row E, in Grave No. 3. She was the daughter of George Smith and Sarah Jones, his wife (daughter of Paul and Phebe Roberts Jones.) Mary Smith was born 4 Mo. 1, 1800. Died 8 Mo. 12, 1823. Maria Lockwood, died 1823. Joshua Bowman, died 1823. Abel Amos, Lower Merion. 1823. Will recorded at Norristown. Mentions wife Margaret. Mother Elizabeth Amos. Brother Abraham and his wife. Brother Walter. Sister Hannah, wife of Andrew Fry. Sister Agnes, wife of George Razor. Executor, wife Margaret and John Parker. Signed Nov. 2, 1823. Witnesses, John Sinket, Francis Murphy. Proved Dec. 6, 1823. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1824 John Righter, 1824. Will proved at Norristown, Jan. 23, 1824. Mentions wife Jane. Sons John, William and Charles Righter. Children, Anthony; Hannah, wife of Malcolm Quinn; Sarah, wife of Joseph Bicking; Jane, wife of Frederick Bicking. Son-in-law, Martin Proctor. Grandchildren, heirs of Amelia Proctor. Executors, wife Jane, and friends Joseph Price and John Elliott. Signed Aug. 11, 1808. Witnesses, Jonathan Miller, William Hoskins, Hannah Rhoads. Agnes Deaves, a respected member of the Society of Friends, died in 1824 (Feb.) aged 78. She resided in the family of Edward Harvey, Esq. of Lower Merion. Will proved Feb. 4, 1824, in Philadelphia. G. Dau. of Isaac Deaves. Agnes Deaves was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Deaves of Germantown. The will of Elizabeth Deaves, widow of Joseph, was signed 3 Mo. 1, 1784, and proved Oct. 29, 1794. She mentions her daughters, Margaret and Agness. Witnesses, Abraham Deavs and Abraham Deavs. Jr. One Abraham Deaves died in Germantown, 1807, aged 90. He was born in Germantown, 1717 and had lived there all his life. (Poulson's Advertiser.) Son of Isaac. Agnes Deaves. Will proved Feb. 12, 1824. Recorded in Will Book No. 8, p. 64, Philadelphia. Mentions Margaret Harvey, wife of Edward Harvey, and their daughter Margaret Ann Harvey and son Richard Harvey and "Other children". Mentions Martha Lynch, wife of Edward Lynch and their son, Edward Pearson Lynch. Leaves $100 to Wester Meeting of Friends and $100 to Green St. Meeting to help young women to trades or otherwise assist them. Mentions Margaret Newbold, wife of Michael Newbold of Frankford; Mary Lukens, wife of Daniel Lukens of East Fallowfield, Chester Co. Mentions her cousin Elizabeth Deaves, wife of Samuel. Mentions her friend Abraham Lower of Phila. Mentions Peter and Daniel Shoemaker, her first cousins. Mentions Hannah Carmott, wife of Jonathan. Susannah Carmott and Mary Ann Carmott, children of Jonathan and Hannah. Mentions Hannah Simmons, wife of John. Mentions children of her first cousin Samuel Deaves. Mentions her deceased sister Margaret - Caleb Carmott. Residue of estate to children of Margaret Harvey. Executors, Jane Jones and Joseph Warner. Died, on the Night of the 25th inst., Agness Deaves, a respectable member of the Society of Friends, aged 78. Saturday Evening Post, Jan. 31, 1824. Died, On the 25 th inst. Agness Deaves, a respectable member of the Society of Friends, aged 78. Poulson's Advertiser. John Jones, one of the Associate Judges of the County Courts, died Dec. 26, 1824, aged 80 years. Died at Brookfield, Lower Merion. Buried Jan. 1, 1825. Appointed Judge of the County Courts, Nov. 15, 1787. See Penna. Archives, 2 nd Series, Vol. III, p. 690. Justice of the Peace, Nov. 15, 1787. Same Vol. p. 691. Emily T. Roberts, born 12 th Mo.29, 1795; died 3 Mo. 4, 1825. Buried in Grave No. 5, Row C. This was Emily Thomas, first wife of Isaac Roberts of Pencoyd. She was the daughter of William Thomas and Naomi Walker of Tredyffrin Meeting House. Wit: Sarah, Zillah, John, Hannah and Rees Thomas; Joseph, Sarah, Isaac, Mary and Thomas Walker. This William Thomas was the son of Rees Thomas and Priscilla Jarmon, his wife (married 1758), Naomi Walker was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah of Tredyffrin. The children of William and Naomi Thomas were, Mary, Rees, Sarah, Joseph, Emily, Priscilla, Louisa, William, Jane W. Of these, Mary married (1.) Charles Mc Clenahan; (2.) Jonathan Jones of Wynnewood. Rees m. Rebecca Brooke. Sarah m. Dr. James Anderson of Ardmore. Joseph, unmarried. Emily m. Isaac Roberts of Pencoyd. Priscilla, m. George Stuccert. No Children. Louisa A. m. John Cadwallader Evans. Wm. Penn Thomas, m. Tacy Roberts. Jane W. m. William Cleaver. Emily Roberts, died November 25, 1824. She was born July 5, 1823, and was the daughter of Isaac Warner Roberts and his first wife Emily Thomas (b. Dec. 29., 1795; March 4, 1825.) Isaac Warner Roberts and Emily Thomas were married March 20, 1817. Other children of Isaac Warner Roberts and his first wife, Emily Thomas, were: 1. Rebecca ( b. Dec. 15, 1817; d. Jan. 27. 1895, unm.); 2. Mary (b. April 2, 1819; m. Col. Owen Jones of Wynnewood); 3. Gainor (b. March 18, 1821.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1825 John Jones of Lower Merion, Jan. 1, 1825, at an advanced age. Buried Jan. 1, 1825. John Jones, one of the Associate Judges of the County Courts, died Dec. 26, 1824, aged 80 years. Died at "Brookfield", Lower Merion. Will recorded at Norristown. Mentions wife Rebecca. Son Richard B. Jones. Bequeaths land in North Carolina to son Hugh Jones; and plantation "Brookfield", to son Richard Blackledge Jones. Signed June 15, 1824. Witnesses, John Elliott, Joseph C. Morgan, David Young. Proved Feb. 7, 1825. His wife was Rebecca, daughter of Owen and Susanna Jones of Wynnewood. The name of John Jones appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1782; also, that of another John Jones, "Guff", meaning, "of the Gulph". John Jones (of the Brookfield family), afterwards Judge Jones, was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served in Capt. Israel Jones's Co., Philadelphia Co. Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 724. U. S. Census, 1790, John Jones, Esq. 2 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 4 females; 1 other free white person; 5 slaves. R.P. died 1825. Buried in old ground. No. 11, Row V. A rough tombstone, with inscription nearly obliterated. Perhaps the tompstone of Rees Price, who died 1826. Jonathan Robeson died Feb. 22, 1825. born 4 Mo. 9, 1745. He was the son of John and Ann Robeson, of Mill Creek, Lower Merion. Will of Jonathan Robeson, Lower Merion, recorded at Norristown. Mentions sons Edward and Samuel. Daughter Ann Griffith, wife of Richard Griffith. Daughter Elizabeth Warnick (widow). Son Joseph. Daughter Mary Fisher, wife of George Fisher. Daughter Hannah Hagy (wife of Jacob Hagy). Son, Samuel L. Robeson, Executor. Witnesses, Benj. Humphrey, John Elliott. Signed Dec. 31, 1823. Proved March 5, 1825. John Robeson bought 152 acres from Edward and John Roberts, executors of the estate of Robert Roberts. John Robeson, by deed of 1791, conveyed the property to his son, Jonathan Robeson. Jonathan married Hannah and had a son Samuel Levis Robeson, born 1789. Also other children. He was a Revolutionary soldier. The name of John Robeson, with 150 a., and Jonathan Robeson, appear on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1769. On the List of Taxables for 1780, are Thomas Robeson, John Robeson, Sen'r., John Robeson, Jun'r., and Jonathan Robeson. List of 1782-3, John Robeson, John Robeson (2), Thomas Robeson, Jonathan Robeson. In 1780, John Robeson, clergyman. 8, 27, 1721. Jonathan Robeson, of Amity twp., Phila. Co. son of Andrew, dec'd, and Elizabeth Morris, dau. of David Morris of Marple, at Haverford Meeting. Wit: Andrew and David Robeson; David, Isaac, Jonathan and Mordecai Morris. Jonathan Robeson married a daughter of Edward Williams of Blockley, and had children, Edward, Ann, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary, all living in 1804. 5, 13, 1744. John Robeson of Merion, widower, and Anne Roberts, dau. of Robert of the same twp. at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert, Alice, Edward, Ellin, Jane, Ann, Hannah and Jane Roberts. 11, 18, 1812. Samuel Levis Roberts of Lower Merion, son of Jonathan and Hannah, latter dec'd., and Elizabeth Cleaver, dau. of Jonathan and Rebecca, of Upper Merion, at Tredyffrin Meeting House. Wit: Jonathan Robeson; Jonathan, Rebecca, William, Jr., Charlotte, Rebecca, Jr., Sarah, Theodosia, Lydia and Anne Cleaver. Census, 1790. John Robeson, Sr. (2,_,1); John Robinson (2,2,3); Joseph Robinson (4, _,2,1); Jonathan Robinson (3,3,5). Emily T. Roberts, born 12 th Mo. 29 th, 1795; died 3 rd Mo. 4th, 1825, No. 5, in Row C. See Ante. The following paragraph has been crossed out apparently by the author. (Daughter of Paul and Tacy (Davis) Jones, and wife of William Warner Roberts. She left a son, John, still living (1909).) Susannah Thomas, relict of Lewis Thomas, died March 20, 1825, aged about 75. Interred at Merion Meeting on the 22 d, from the residence of her son-in- law, Thomas Pratt. Poulson's Advertiser. Her maiden name was Roberts. Lewis Thomas and Susannah Roberts were married March 16, 1775. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 244. Thos. Pratt and Hannah Thomas, m. Dec. 26, 1793. The Pratt family residence was situate on the Old Lancaster Road, above "Harvey's Lane" (now Highland Avenue.) The property was afterwards purchased by William Simpson from Susanna Pratt, dau. of Thomas. Owen Jones, d. 11, 1825, aged 81. Died May 11, 1825. Will proved in Philadelphia, May 16, 1825. Mentions wife Hannah. Speaks of property in Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Lower Dublin. Mentions nieces Hannah and Jane Foulke, daughters of sister Jane Foulke dec'd. Daughters of nephew Caleb Foulke. Charles Wister and Susanna Price, "children of my sister Lowry Wister". Sisters Hannah Foulke, Sarah Rutter, Susannah Nancarrow, Ann Jones, Rebecca Jones. Nephew John Wister and his son, Jones Wister. Nephew Edward Foulke, "son of my sister Hannah Foulke". Niece Susannah Foulke. Nephew, George Foulke. Executors, Friends Joseph Warner, James Sellers and Samuel Sellers. Signed June 15, 1822. Witnesses, Andrew D. Cash, T. J. Smith, John R. Pearson, Stevenson Smith. Owen Jones died May 11, 1825, aged 81. Poulson's Advertiser. Died, On Tuesday morning, aged 81. Owen Jones, for many years a respectable merchant of this city. Saturday Evening Post. May 14, 1825. Owen Jones married, 1 st. Mary Wharton; 2 d. Hannah Smith, No issue survive. Departed this life on the 13 th of July 1825, at Winwood, Lower Merion, Ann Jones, sister of the late Owen and Jonathan Jones. Poulson's Advertiser. They were the children of Owen Jones of Wynne wood, Provincial Treasurer, and Susanna Evans his wife (dau. of Hugh and Lowry). Owen and Susanna had a daughter Sarah Jones, (who married Samuel Rutter and had Thomas Rutter; Martha (who m. Howell Hopkins); Rebecca.) Sarah Jones Rutter died 1832. Other children of Owen and Susanna Jones, besides Ann, Owen, Jonathan and Sarah, were Jane, who m. Caleb Foulke; Lowry, who m. Daniel Wister; Susannah, who m. John Nancarrow; Hannah, who m. Amos Foulke; Martha (d. unm.); Rebecca (m. J. Jones.) Died, On the 13 th inst. in Lower Merion. Ann Jones, sister of the late Owen and Jonathan Jones. Saturday Evening Post, July 16, 1825. Phila. Directory, 1825. Owen Jones, gent. N. W. corner S. 2 d. and Spruce. Witnesses to Codicil, Richard B. Jones, Rebecca Jones, Enoch Walker, Jr. The will of Ann Jones, Lower Merion, is recorded at Norristown. Proved July 19, 1825. She mentions her bro. Jonathan Jones. Niece, Susanna Foulke, dau. of sister Hannah Foulke. Nieces, Martha Rutter and Rebecca Jones Rutter, daughters of sister Sarah Rutter. Executor, brother Owen Jones. Signed Aug. 12, 1821. Witnesses, Cornelius S. Smith, and Thomas W. Smith. Later Mentions (appoints) her sister-in-law, Mary Jones, widow of brother Owen, (executrix.). Mentions friend Hannah Stewart. Niece, Susanna Foulke. Ex. Friend Joseph Warner. Died on 4 th day 13 th inst., 1825 Edward Roberts, in the 71st year of his age. Funeral from the house of Wm. Rose, on the West Chester road, beyond Hamiltonville, this morning, (15 th) at 9 o'clock. Poulson's Advertiser. Died April 13, 1825. Died at the residence of Richard B. Jones, Esq. Montgomery County on the 5 th (August) 1825, Thomas Rutter of Phila. in the 35 th year of his age. Poulson's At "Brookfield", Aurora. "Brookfield", Lower Merion, is on the road to Conshohocken. It is now the property of Wayne Mac Veagh. Thomas Rutter is buried in No. 20,m Row E, the Jonathan Jones Row, of Wynnewood. With him are interred his mother Sarah Rutter and his sister Rebecca Rutter. On the 5 th inst., at the residence of Richard B. Jones, Esq., Montgomery Co., Mr. Thomas Rutter, of this city, aged 35 years. Saturday Evening Post, Aug. 13, 1825. Mary P. Walters, 1825. The will of Mary P. Walters, Lower Merion, is recorded at Norristown. Proved Nov. 22, 1825. Mentions her mother, Jane Walters. Executors, Mother and Uncle Samuel Gibson. Signed 10 Mo. 29, 1825. Witnesses, Catharine Daugherty, Authur Mc Ginnes. 5, 23, 1788. Samuel Gibson, son of David and Mary of Kingsessing; - and Mary Price, Jr., daughter of John and Mary of Lower Merion, at Merion Meeting, Witnesses; David, Nathan and Mary Gibson; John, Mary, Joseph, Hannah, Rebecca, Edward and John Price, Jr. Sophia Price and Charles Daugherty were married Oct. 30, 1760. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. II, p. 201. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1826 Hannah Roberts, wife of William, died February 26, 1826, aged 87 years, 15 days. William Roberts and Hannah Delavan were married July 23, 1760. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol II, p. 211. Children. Samuel; Joseph; Rachel (b. 1763, m. Mr. Mc Clintock); Elizabeth (b. 1765, m. Mr. Adcock); Anne (b. 1767, m. William Warner of Blockley.); William; Isaac. Married at the Swedes' Church, Phila. Wm. Adcock, res. in Phila., son of Wm. and Eliz. Adcock, heretofore in England, past 55, widower; - and Eliz. Smith, in Phila. Co., dau. of Wm. and ___ Roberts, past 32, widow, May 5, 1798. Edward George, son of George and Elizabeth, was born 3, 1, 1743; died 9, 10, 1826. Born 3 d Mo. 1, 1743; died 9 Mo. 1, 1826. Edward George married Sarah Williams, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Jones) Williams, of Blockley. Edward's brother, Amos George, married Sarah's sister, Rebecca. The children of Edward and Sarah (Williams) George were Thomas, b. 1784; Jesse, b. 1785; Hannah, b. 1787; Edmund, b. 1789; Rebecca, b. 1791; Sarah, b. 1793; Edmund (2), b. 1795; David, b. 1798. Buried No. 31 in Row K. Estate administered, 1826. Letters of Administration were granted to Thomas George and Jesse George, with will annexed, Sept. 29, 1826. Sureties, Edmund George and David George. Will dated 23 d day, 8 Mo. 1825. Speaks of sons Thomas, Jesse, Edmund and David. Witnesses, Joseph Trasel, George W. Roberts. 3, 27, 1783. Edward George, son of George George, dec'd., and Elizabeth; - and Sarah Williams, dau. of Joseph, dec'd., and Hannah, of the same place, (Blockley) at Merion Meeting House. Wit: David Thomas, Amos, Rebecca, Jesse, Joseph, Richard and Nancy George; Hannah and Edward Williams. Edward George was a Revolutionary soldier. See pp. 736, 722, Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol I. Died on the 22 inst (Sept, 1826) aged 45 years, Dr. Hugh Jones (late of North Carolina) at the residence of his brother in Lower Merion, Montgomery Co. Funeral 24 th, at 9 o'clock. Poulson's Advertiser. At the residence of his brother, Richard B. Jones. Aurora. Susannah Evans, widow of Nehemiah, died June 17, 1826. Mrs. Evans was Susannah Dumell. She had a son, Joseph Evans (b. 1778). Rees Price, 1826. Will of Rees Price, Lower Merion, proved at Norristown, April 13, 1826. Speaks of his mother Jane Price. Brother, Benjamin H. Price. Executors, Mother and brother, Jane and Benjamin H. Price. Will signed Nov. 11, 1825. Codicil signed March 29, 1826. Witnesses, Thomas Price and Isaac Price of Lower Merion. From the Norristown Register, April 19 th, 1826. Perhaps buried in Row V, No. 11. This was a Price Row. No. 24 in the same row has a stone marked M. P. Anthony Levering, 1826. Will proved at Norristown, April 19, 1826. Mentions daughter Hannah Anderson. son-in-law, Andrew Anderson. Daughter Mary, wife of Silas Jones. Son-in-law, Silas Jones. Daughter, Elizabeth Lewis. Son-in-law, Nathan Lewis. Grandson, Anthony Anderson. Grand-daughter, Sarah Anderson. Grand-daughter, Sarah Ann Jones. Grand-children, Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth Jones, Jonathan Jones, John Lewis, Isaac Lewis, William Levering, Edman Levering, John Levering. Sister Elizabeth Amos. Executor, John Levering. Signed Dec. 30, 1826. Witnesses, Paul Jones, John Roberts. This Anthony Levering was the son of Anthony and Agnes Levering. Anthony, Sr. died 1788. Anthony Levering, Jr. was a Revolutionary Soldier. He served in Capt. John Young's Company Phila. C. Militia, 1781. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol I, p. 729. Census, 1790 (3,2,5) Isaac Lewis is still living (1909) aged 90. Mrs. Hannah Pratt, wife of Mr. Thomas Pratt, died December 20, 1826, at her residence, Old Lancaster Road, Lower Merion. Poulson's Advertiser. She was the daughter of Lewis Thomas and Susannah Roberts, his wife. Thomas Pratt and Hannah Thomas were married Dec. 26, 1793. This marriage is recorded at St. Paul's P. E. Church, Phila. Died on the 20 th inst. Mrs. Hannah Pratt, wife of Mr. Thomas Pratt. Saturday Evening Post, Dec. 23, 1826. Thomas Pratt was a soldier of the War of 1812. He belonged to the "Union Blues of Montgomery", under Captain Jacob Stadelman. The original Muster Roll is in possession of Com. Edward Latch, Lower Merion, Pa. (1910), U.S.N. The following names are included in the Roll: Capt. Jacob Stadelman; 1 st. Lieut. Georg Gesner; 2 d Lieut. Charles Gill; 1 st Sgt. Peter Rose Latch; Jacob Latch, Jr.; Benjamin Lobb; Samuel Mc Garvey; Matthew Mc Kinnley; George W. Hansell; C. B. Deal; Andrew Mc Kinley; Isaac Warner; John Sheldrake; James Miller; Rudolph Latch; John Harvey; John Warner; Henery Kearney; Charles Matson; Thomas Pratt; Frederick Grow; and Christopher Smith. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1827 Jane George, daughter of Richard, died 8 Mo. 15, 1827. in the 13 th year of her age. No. 29 in Row K. Died, On Wednesday morning the 15 th inst., Jane H., daughter of Richard George, aged 13 years. Saturday Evening Post, aug. 25, 1827. Married, On Thursday evening (at the dwelling house of her father) by Richard Renshaw, J. P., Richard George, hatter, of this city, to Mary Humphreys, daughter of Daniel Humphreys, printer of Southwark. Aurora, Saturday, April 8, 1809. Rebecca George, born 3 Mo. 7, 1751; died 10 Mo. 13, 1827. Buried No. 30 in Row K. Estate Administered, 1828. On the 13 th ultimo, 1827, at her son's residence in Blockley, Rebecca George, widow of Amos George, in her 76 th year. She was Rebecca Williams, grand-daughter of Edward and Eleanor William, of Blockley. And daughter of Joseph and Hannah Williams. Letters of Administration on the estate of Rebecca George were granted to Amos George, Jan. 23, 1828. sureties, George R. Smith, Phila., Accountant, and Richard George, Phila. Hatter. The children of Amos and Rebecca George were, Joseph (b. 1773); Amos; Elizabeth (b. 1775); Ann (b. 1779); Hannah (b. 1781); Elizabeth (b. 1783); John (b. ); Jane (b. ); William Edward (b. 1788); Richard. Joseph (b. 1773) married Alice Malin. Their children were John M. (b. 1802); Joseph W. (b. 1804); Jane (b. 1806); Thomas (b. 1810); Sophia (b. 1813). Married, On Thursday, at Friends' Meeting in Arch Street, Mr. George Smith, to Miss Ann George, both of this city. Dec. 6, 1806. On Fifth day, 23d inst. at Friends' Meeting, Wilmington, Del. William E. George, of Blockley township, Phila. Co. to Hannah, daughter of Wm. Poole, late of the former place. U. S. Gazette, Sat. May 25, 1833. On Wednesday, 13 th inst. by John Swift, Esq. Mayor, Mr. Amos George of Blockley, Phila. Co., to Miss Mary, daughter of the late John Hoskins, of Burlington, N. J. U. S. Gazette, Friday, Nov. 15, 1833. Died, On the 13 th ult. at her son's residence in Blockley, Rebecca George, widow of the late Amos George of the same township, in the 76 th year of her age. An exemplary life marked by many and severe afflictions, terminated in a peaceful death - the happy prelude to a joyful immortality. The Friend, Vol. I, No. 3, 11 Mo. 3, 1827. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1828 Died on the 5th inst. (Feb. 1828) at the dwelling of her late brother, Jonathan Jones, Wynne Wood, Montgomery County, Mrs. Susanna Nancarrow, in the 81 st year of her age. Poulson's. The will of Susanna Nancarrow, Lower Merion, proved in Philadelphia, March, 14, 1828. Widow of John Nancarrow. Mentions daughter-in-law, Charlotte Quarles, widow of my late son, John Nancarrow. Hannah Foulke, daughter of my sister Jane Foulke. Susan Wister, daughter of John Wister. Susan Foulke, daughter of sister Hannah Foulke. Mentions a legacy left her by Penlop Jones. Mentions brother Jonathan and Owen Jones. Executors, Samuel Emlen of Burlington, N. J. and nephew John Wister of Germantown. Signed Oct. 3, 1825. Witnesses, Isaac W. Roberts, Margaretta Jacobs. In a Codicil, Mrs. Nancarrow mentions Elizabeth H. Wister, wife of Nephew John Wister. Sister-in-law, Mary Jones. On the 5 th inst. at the residence of her late brother, Jonathan Jones, Wynne Wood, Montgomery County, Susanna Nancarrow, in the 81st year of her age. The Friend, 2 Mo. 16, 1828. Children of Owen and Susanna (Evans) Jones were: I. Jane (b. 1 Mo. 5, 1740-1; m. Caleb Foulke); II. Lowry (b. 10 Mo. 30, 1742; m. Daniel Wister); III. Owen (b. 1 Mo. 15, 1744-5; m. 1st. Mary Wharton; 2d. Hannah Smith); IV. Susann (b. 7 Mo. 4, 1747; m. John Nancarrow); V. Hannah (b. 10 Mo. 28, 1749; m. Amos Foulke); VI. Ann (b. 3 Mo. 13, 1752; d. unm.); VII. Martha (b. 3 Mo. 10, 1754; d. unm.); VIII. Rebecca (b. 7 Mo. 3, 1757; m. John Jones, of "Brookfield"); X. Jonathan (b. 7 Mo. 15, 1760; m. 1st. Mary Potts; 2d. Mary McClenahan, widow, dau. of Wm. Thomas.) Tacy Roberts, wife of Algernon Roberts, and daughter of Isaac Warner, was born 10 th Mo. 11 th 1761; died 5 th Mo. 9 th, 1828. Died 6th day morning. Buried No. 2 in Row C. Will proved in Philadelphia May 24th, 1828. Speaks of her sons George W. Roberts, Algernon S. Roberts, Edward Roberts, John Roberts, Isaac W. Roberts; daughters, Lydia Roberts, Gainor Roberts, Ann Roberts, Tacy Roberts and Elizabeth Carpenter. Brother, William Warner and his wife Ann. John Roberts, son of Tacy, married Sarah Jones, daughter of Lloyd Jones, of Lower Merion. They had a son, William Warner Roberts (1815-1889) who married Emily Jones, daughter of Paul and Tacy Jones, of the West Manayunk family. (Wm. Warner Roberts and Emily J. had a son John, and a daughter Sallie.) Late in life Wm. Warner Roberts married a young woman, Caroline, dau. of Jesse Schlater of Lower Merion. The same John Roberts (son of Tacy) married, for his second wife Lydia Pratt, dau. of David Pratt of Marple, Del. Co., Pa. (married 1830). Isaac W. Roberts (son of Tacy) married (1.) Emily Thomas; (2.) Rosalinda Brooke. By the first wife he had daughters, Mary (m. Col. Owen Jones of Wynnewood); Rebecca; Gainor; Emily. By the second wife, he had George Brroke Roberts, President of the Penna. R. R. Rosalinda Brooke (b. 1800; d. 1873) was a dau. of George and Hannah Brooke. John Roberts and Sarah Jones, his wife, had a daughter Sarah, who married Nathan Tyson Clapp. Algernon Sydney Roberts, (son of Tacy) married Elizabeth Cuthbert, dau. of Anthony Cuthbert and Mary Ogden (m. 1799). Had Mary; Anthony C.; Algernon S.; Percival; Eliz.; Frances. Married. On 22d ult., by Daniel Abraham, Esq. Isaac W. Roberts and Rosalinda Brooke, daughter of George Brooke, Esq. of Radnor. Norristown Register, March 14, 1827. Sat. Eve. Post, March 3, 1827. Married, Oct. 17, 1821, Mr. Miles N. Carpenter, and Miss Eliza, daughter of Algernon Roberts. Poulson's Advertiser. Married, April 10, 1828, Algernon S. Roberts, and Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony Cuthbert. Poulson's Advertiser. Eliza Carpenter, daughter of Algernon and Tacy Roberts, died 1829. Died, on Monday, 6th inst., Mrs. Eliza Carpenter, wife of Miles N. Carpenter. Funeral from her residence, 81 Wood St., this afternoon at 2 o'clock. United States Gazette, April 8, 1829. Died on 6th day morning, 9th inst., (1828) Tacy Roberts, widow of the late Algernon Roberts, aged 67 years. Poulson's/ On Sixth Day morning, the 9th inst., Tacy Roberts, widow of the late Algernon Roberts, aged 67 years. Saturday Evening Post, May 17, 1828. Algernon Roberts was b. 24, 1751. Tacy Roberts, wife of Algernon, was b. Oct. 11, 1761. From the Roberts Family Bible. Algernon Roberts and Tacy daughter of Isaac Warner, were married by a Swedish minister in Philadelphia, January 18, 1781. Children of Algernon Roberts and Tacy his wife: Rebecca Roberts, b. Jan. 26, 1782. Lydia Roberts, b. Dec. 3, 1783. John Roberts, b. March 5, 1787. Isaac W. Roberts, b. March 15, 1789. Gainor Roberts, b. Jan. 23, 1791. Ann Roberts, b. May 19, 1793. Elizabeth Roberts, b. Aug. 9, 1795. Algernon Sydney Roberts, b. March 29, 1798. Edward Roberts, b. Jan. 29, 1801. George Washington Roberts, b. June 10, 1802. Tacy Roberts, b. Feb. 9, 1805. Joseph Thomas, 1828. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Jospeh Thomas, Lower Merion, were granted at Norristown, Nov. 7, 1828. Administrators, Lewis Thomas and John Thomas. Sureties, Jacob Bealer and John Leedom. The name of Jospeh Thomas appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828, Jacob Sibley, Assessor. On the same list are the names of Ann Thomas, Jesse Thomas, Abel Thomas, John Thomas, James Thomas, Joseph Thomas, (2), William Thomas, William Thomas (2), William Thomas, Jr., David Thomas. Gibson Jones, died Dec. 27, 1828, aged 2 years, 6 mos., 1 day. Gibson Jones was born June 26, 1826. He was the son of Samuel Jones and Rachel Baker, his wife. This Samuel Jones was born Aug. 19, 1789. He was the son of Nathan Jones of Blockley and Sarah Gibson, his wife. Rachel Baker of Ohio was born July 24, 1791. The children of Samuel and Rachel (Baker) Jones were: - Sarah, born April 24, 1817 (m. Steven Leger, Nov. 15, 1841). Nathan, b. Sept. 12, 1818 (m. Mary Humphreys). Lydia, b. Nov. 15, 1820 (m. John Frame, April 8, 1841). Ann, b. April 15, 1822 (m. James Allen, of Bristol, Pa.). Thos. Baker, b. Oct. 29, 1824 (m. Jane Elizabeth Williams). Gibson, b. June 26, 1826. BrintonW., b. Feb. 24, 1828. Mary L., b. April 2, 1830. Catharine, b. July 12, 1832. Lewis, b. May 6, 1835 (m.____ Rachel R., b. June 29, 1838. Records copied from the Jones Family Bible. On the 8th inst. at the residence of Samuel Jones, by Norris J. Hoffman, Esq. after the manner of the Friends, John G. Frame to Lydia Jones, all of Blockley. United States Gazette, April 12, 1841. On the 11th inst. by Henry Leech, Esq. of West Philadelphia, Mr. Stevan Leger to Miss Sarah Ann Jones, both of Blockley township, Philadelphia Co. Public Ledger, Monday, Nov. 15, 1841. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1829 Sarah Garrett Butler died 1 Mo. 23, 1829, aged 45. Enoch Jones, 1829. Estate administered at Norristown, June 9, 1829. Administrator, Paul G. Jones. Sureties, Paul Jones, Lloyd Jones. The name of Enoch Jones appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion. 1828. On the same list appear the names of Jesse, Charles, David, Paul, Charles (2), Cadwallader, Silas, Lloyd, Horaito G., Mary, Owen, Evan, Thomas, Richard B., Susanna, James H., Samuel L., Eleanor, Tacy, John, Griffith, David (2), Israel and Benjamin Jones. The above named Enoch Jones was the son of Paul Jones and Phebe Roberts, his wife. Enoch Jones was buried in the "old Ground". In the burial record appears the following: - "1832, August 10. Noblet's child Thomas D. Noblet. No. 14 - Old ground nest to Enoch Jones (at his feet.)" Enoch Jones was born Oct. 31, 1769. John Garrett, b. 8 Mo. 24, 1827; d. 6 Mo. 17, 1829. Son of William and Elizabeth Garrett, (19 in Strangers' Row). Buried in Grave No. 16, in Row M, in Strangers' Row, New Ground. John Hoffmann, 1829. Estate administered at Norristown, Aug. 28, 1829. (Letters granted). Administrator, Hannah Hoffmann. Sureties, David Roberts, Jacob Bealer. The name of John Hoffman appears on the list of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. Thomas Price, 1829. will proved at Norristown, Aug. 20, 1829. Mentions son Edward R. Price. Brother Isaac Price. Daughters, Esther I. Price, and Hannah R. Price. Executor, Edward R. Price. Signed Nov. 9, 1829. Witnesses, Enoch Price and Silas Jones. 10, 16, 1834. Benjamin Hunt of Philadelphia, son of Gibbons and Hannah of Darby - and Esther Price, daughter of Thomas and Hannah, dec'd. of Lower Merion, at Merion Meeting, Witnesses, John, Gibbons, Abraham G., Massey, John, Jr. and Maria Hunt; Hannah, Edward R. and Rees E. Price. The name of Thomas Price appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. On the same list are the names of Joseph Price (1); Joseph Price (2); John Price; Jane Price; Benjamin Price; Isaac Price; Enoch Price. Married, On the 19th inst., by John Swift, Esq. Mayor, Davis Jones to Hannah R. Price, all of the Lower Merion township, Montgomery Co. United States Gazette, March 23, 1835. Thomas Price and Hannah, his wife, died prior to 1829. * 'Thos Price and ' was crossed out apparently by the author. Mary Wetherill Jones, died 11 MO. 12, 1829. Letters of Administration on the estate of Mary Jones were granted in Philadelphia to Samuel W. Jones and Chew Levick, Dec. 31, 1829. Letter addressed to her children was admitted as a will. Mentions Samuel Jones, Molly Smith, Betsey Levick, Floreth Smith. Also Sarah Jones and James (no surname given.) Also, Eleanor Levick. Witnesses, Samuel R. Wetherill of New Jersey, and Mrs Sarah E. Rhoads, Philadelphia. On the same date, Dec. 31, 1829, and to the same persons, Letters of Administration were granted on the estate of Isaac Jones, dec'd. This Isaac was a bro. of Richard (d. 1814). Jesse Childs died Dec. 5, 1829. No. 1, Old Ground. Married on the 23d inst. by Elder Frederick Plummer, Mr. Jesse Childs to Miss Rebecca Harding, all of Philadelphia. Saturday Evening Post, November 1, 1828. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1830 Ezra Smith buried Jan. 14, 1830. No. 2, Old Ground Joseph Hansel, Jan. 16, 1830. No. 1, New Ground. Child of Jesse Pawling. Buried 1 Mo. 17, 1830. Children's Row, Old Groung. No. 1. John Wells, Feb. 18, 1830. No. 2, New Ground. The name of John Wells is on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. Amos Thomas, April 15, 1830. No. 3, New Ground. The will of Amos Thomas recorded in Philadelphia. Proved April 22, 1830. Mentions wife Sarah. Three children, Mary, Lewis and Amos Thomas. Executor John Dugee. Signed Jan. 28, 1830. Witnesses, John Thomas and Joseph Bond. On Thursday morning, 15th inst., Mr. Amos Thomas in the 42d year of his age, after a long and lingering illness, which he bore with truly Christian patience and pious resignation. The Editors of the New York papers will please copy the above. United States Gazette. April 21, 1830. Died on Thursday, 15th inst., Mr. Amos Thomas, in the 42d year of his age, after a long and lingering illness which he bore with truly Christian patience and pious resignation. The Editors of the New York papers will oblige the relatives of the deceased by copying the above notice. Poulson's Advertiser, Wednesday, April 21, 1830. In the Philadelphia Directory, 1830, appears the name of Amos Thomas, wheelwright, Schuylkill 7th n. Spruce. Henry Newlin, June 13, 1830. No. 1 in Colored Ground. William Chadwick's child. July 19, 1830. No. 2, Children's Row, Old Ground. The Chadwick family reside near the mouth of Mill Creek. William Chadwick died 1862. His will was proved at Norristown Aug. 29, 1862. His will was proved at Norristown Aug. 29, 1862. He desired to be buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mentions wife and family. Speaks of his cotton mill on Mill Creek. Executors, Friends John Wainwright of Lower Merion and John White, attorney, of Philadelphia. Signed Oct. 4, 1859. Witnesses, John Wainwright, John White. William Chadwick and Lucy Thompson his wife, had 11 children, of whom only four reached maturity. These were, Robert (b. 1823); Sarah (m. Christian Sharp, inventor of the Sharp rifle, Vineland, N. J.); Mary Ann (m. Wm. Ring of Roxborough); George. William Chadwick was born at Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, 1796. Came to America 1817, and worked in the cotton mills of Mass. and R.I. Married Lucy Thompson (b. 1800 - d. 1822), daughter of a Revolutionary soldier of Lancaster, Mass. Soon after, Mr. Chadwick came to Del. Co. Pa. and started a cotton-mill on Cobb Creek. In 1830, leased the McClenahan Mills on Mill Creek, Lower Merion.. In 1836, purchased water privileges and land from Jacob Hagy, and built mills for the manufacture of cotton yarns, lamp-wicks, etc. Robert Grundy died July 23, 1830. No. 4, New Ground. Child of Edward Heston, Jr. buried 7 Mo. 27, 1830. No. 3, Children's Row, Old Ground. Edward Heston, Jr. and Mary Pugh of Radnor, were married Feb. 26, 1823. Mary was the daughter of Elijah Pugh. Edward Heston, Jr. was a Soldier of the War of 1812. He was a Bugler in Capt. Jacob Hoffman's Co., Blockley Riflemen. See Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Vol. XII, kpage 213. The name of Edward Heston appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. Married, On Thursday last, by Andrew Pettitt, Esq. Edward Heston, Jun. of Blockley township, to Mary Pugh, of Radnor township, Delaware co. Saturday Evening Post, Feb. 8, 1823. Sarah Rutter, died Aug. 7, 1830. No. 3, Old Ground. Buried in Jones's Row of Wynnewood. Grave No. 20, in Row E. Name on tombstone. Sarah Rutter was the wife of Samuel Rutter and sister of Jonathan Jones. She was the daughter of Owen Jones, Provincial Treasurer, and Susanna Evans, his wife. Children of Samuel and Sarah Rutter were Thomas (died Aug. 5, 1825, aged 35); Martha (who married Howell Hopkins); Rebecca Jones Rutter. The will of Sarah Rutter, of Lower Merion, was proved in Philadelphia, September 10, 1830. Mentions her two children, Martha and Rebecca. Executors, Daughter Rebecca J. Rutter and Friend Howell Hopkins. Signed March 14, 1826. Witnesses, Samuel H. Perkins, William Badger. Died on the 6th inst. in the 70th year of her age, Sarah Rutter, widow of Samuel Rutter, late of this city, Merchant. Poulson's Advertiser, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1830. Married on the 18th inst. by the Right Rev. Bishop White, Howell Hopkins, Esq. to Miss Martha Rutter, both of this city. Poulson's Advertiser, Thursday, November 20, 1834. Sarah Rutter was born 5 Mo. 30, 1760. Margaret Carlisle's Child. Aug. 19, 1830. No. 4, Children's Row, Old Ground. The will of Sarah Humphreys, Lower Merion, is recorded at Norristown. She mentions her brother-in-law, Richard George, and his wife, Mary H. George, "my sister." Nephews, Daniel H. George and Amos George, and nieces, Elizabeth and Mary George, all children of "my sister, Mary H. George." Mentions "my sister, Margaret Carlisle, and her son, John Carlisle" (under age)". Mentions cousins Hannah Morris and Jane Morris. Mentions also, Elizabeth Edwards, "my ___". Leaves a bequest to Radnor Meeting of Friends. Mentions "my friend," Rachel Morris, and her husband, my cousin, Samuel P. Morris, Executors, Levi Morris, Iron Founder, and nephew, Daniel H. George. Signed 4 Mo. 11, 1839. This Sarah Humphreys and her sisters were daughters of Daniel Humphreys, printer, of Southward, Philadelphia. Richard George and Mary Humphreys, the daughter of Daniel were married in April, 1809. John Fielding's Child. Sept. 20, 1830. No. 5. Children's Row. Old Ground. John Price, Sept. 20, 1830. No. 4, Old Ground. Letters of Administration on the Estate of John A. Price, Lower Merion, were granted at Norristown, December 14, 1830. Administrator, Ann E. Price. Securities, Paul Jones, John Levering. The name of John Price appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. John Adams, died Oct. 27, 1830. No. 5, Old Ground, in Wynn's Row. Wynne's Row, is Row M, extending across the whole graveyard, from wall to wall, as do the George and other rows. Burien in, or near Grave No. 31. This John Adams was the son of John Adams and Phebe Wynn, who were married March 9, 1776. John Adams, who died Oct. 27, 1830, married Rachel Rohrman, Dec. 20, 1798. Letters of Administration on the Estate of John Adams were granted in Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1830. Administratrix, Rachel Adams. Securities, Samuel Steel and John Davis. Married, On the 3d inst, by the Rev. Joseph H. Kennard, Mr. Samuel Steel to Miss Elizabeth Adams, all of Blockley. Saturday Evening Pose, March 10, 1827. Maria Helmbold, Oct. 27, 1830. No. 6, Old Ground in P Jones Row. Buried in Grave No. 4, in Row E, the Paul Jones Row. On Thursday evening last by the Rev. George Smith of Roxborough, Mr. Henry Helmbold of Manayunk, to Miss Maria A., daughter of Lloyd Jones, Esq. of Montogomery County. United States Gazette, April 18, 1829. (Saturday). A notice of the same marriage appears in Poulson's Advertiser of the same date. The name of Henry Helmbold appears ont he List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. Also, the name of George Helmbold. Dr. Brookfield's child, Nov. 1, 1830. * ( * Crossed out apparently by author the name "Mary Price Brookfield".) No. 6 in Price's Row, Old Ground. (This was another child.) ** ( ** Crossed out apparently by author "Buried in Grave No. 17 in Row F. Name on tombstone.") (Mary Price Brookfield died 1835). Married, on Thursday, Jan. 8th by the Rev. William E. Ashton, Dr. J. Brookfield of Philadelphia, to Miss Sarah Price, daughter of Mr. Rees Price, late of Lower Merion. Norristown Register, Jan. 14, 1818. The Brookfield property was later acquired by Dr. Jonathan Clark. The homestead is still standing on the Old Lancaster Road, opposite the Simpson place, below Merionville. Now (1909) occupied by Mr. Jones Clark, son of Dr. Clark. The name of Joseph Brookfield appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. The name of Charles Brookfield, on the List, 1834. Price's Row, Old Ground, is Row G. Four children of Dr. Brookfield were, William, J. Hunter Erwin, Charles Ellis and Joseph Brookfield. These were interred, in order, in Graves No. 13, 14, 15, 16. Jonathan Bond's child -- November 5, 1830. No. 7, in Children's Row, Old ground. On the 12th inst., by Elder Frederick Plummer, Mr. Jonathan Bond to Miss Lydia Saunders. United States Gazette, Nov. 13, 1828. Child of George Gill, died 11 Mo. 8, 1830, aged 8 months. The name of George Gill appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. Lydia Johnson, Dec. 6, 1830. No. 2, in Colored Ground. Jacob Hoffman, born 1770, died December 10, 1830. No. 7, Old Ground, in P. Jones Row. Buried in Grave No. 5, in Row E, Paul Jones Row. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Jocob Hoffmann were granted in Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1831. Admimistrators, Phebe Hoffmann and Norris J. Hoffmann. Securities, Lloyd Jones and Isaac Heston. Jacob Hoffman married Phebe Jones, daughter of Paul Jones and Phebe Roberts, his wife, (a daughter of John and Susanna Roberts.) Jacob Hoffmann was a Soldier of the War of 1812. See Penna. Archives, Second Seried, Vol. XII, p. 213. On List of Taxables, 1828. Died, very suddenly, on the 8th inst. at his residence in Blockley township, Philadelphia Co., Mr. Jacob Hoffmann, aged 61 years. Germantown Telegraph. Wednesday, December 29, 1830. Jacob Hoffmann (b. 1770) was the son of a Revolutionary Soldier, Jacob Hoffman of Germantown. Jacob Hoffman, Sr. had seven sons. Jacob Hoffman (b. 1770) married Phebe Jones, (1803) and had two sons, Norris J. Hoffman (b. 1807) and Paul J. Hoffman (b. 1814). Norris J. Hoffman married Rachel Swayne, daughter of Moses Swayne and Rachel Heston, his wife. Paul J. Hoffman married (1.) Matilda Swayne, daughter of Moses and Rachel; (2.) Louisa Swayne, daughter of Moses and Rachel; (3.) Emma Zell (1847). Jacob Hoffman (1770-1830) lived on the Old Lancaster Road, below City Avenue, near the Black Horse Inn. His house is still standing (1909). Jacob Hoffman was the son of Jacob Hoffman of Germantown (1739-1826) and Sophia Litecap, his wife (1741-1828). Jacob Hoffman, Sr. (b. 1739) was the son of William and Anna Maria Hoffman. Sophia Hoffman (b. 1741), wife of Jacob Hoffman, Sr. was the daughter of Godfrey and Christianan Litecap. John A. Price, 1830. Letters of Administration on teh Estate of John A. Price, of Lower Merion, were granted at Norristown, Dec. 14, See Ante. Amos Hansel, Dec. 17, 1830. No. 5, New Ground. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Amos Hansel, of Upper Darby township, Delaware Co., were granted to Samuel Davis, Esq. Feb. 13, 1832. Sureties, Thomas Robinson et al. Administrator's Docket, 1, 203, No.of Papers, 986, Media, Pa. Child of J. Hoppes, 1830. Joshua Hoppes was Principal of Lower Merion Academy. He was born in Westtown, Chester Co. Pa., 2 Mo. 12, 1788, and was the son of Joshua Hoppes and Hannah Martin, his wife. Joshua, Jr. married (1) Mary, daughter of Edward Garrigues of Kengsessing; (2) Rachel Bassett, of Wilmington, Del. By his first wife, Joshua, Jr. had six children, all of whom died young. He taught in Merion, Darby, Downingtown and West Chester. As a teacher, he was highly successful; besides which, he was one of the most eminent botanists our country has ever produced. He died in West Chester, May 11, 1874. Joseph W. Price, 1830. Letters of Administration on the estate of Joseph W. Price were granted at Norristown, Dec. 14, 1830. Administratrix, Ann E. Price. Securities, Paul Jones and John Levering. The name of Joseph Price appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1831 Hannah Jones, Jan. 29, 1831. No. 8, Old Ground. tombstone inscribed with the letters, H. J. Grave No. 27, in Row U. Joseph Roberts, Feb. 7, 1831. No. 6, New Ground. A Revolutionary Pensioner, Montgomery County. Died Feb. 5, 1831, aged 86. Private in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. Pensioned Nov. 24, 1821. See Pension Rolls. Served in the Second Penna. Regiment, Under Col. Walter Stewart. See Penna. Archives Second Series, Vol. X, p. 444. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Joseph Roberts were granted in Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1831. Administrator, Leonard Frailey. Securities, John Elliott of Philadelphia County and Charles Leedom. Obadiah Willdey's child. Feb. 15, 1831. No. 8, in Children's Row, Old Ground. The name of Obadiah Wildey appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. The Wildey family were early residents of Haverford. The will of one Obediah Widley is recorded at West Chester. Proved June 15, 1777. He mentions his wife Elizabeth. Eldest son Edward; 2d son Thomas; 3d son John. Daughters Sarah and Phebe. Executor, son Obadiah. Signed Nov. 13, 1769. Witnesses Evan Davis, Closs Johnson, Isaac Davis. Edward P. Walters, Feb. 20, 1831. No. 9, Old Ground. Letters of Administration on the estate of Edward Walters were granted at Norristown, March 10, 1831. Administrator, Jospeh Brookfield. Securities, David Roberts, Isaac W. Roberts. The name of Edward P. Walters appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. On the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, Mr. Edward P. Walter, of Lower Merion township, Montgomery County, to Miss Catharine Erwin Brookfield, of this city. Saturday Evening Post, May 13, 1826. Abram Ratcliff, April 20, 1831. No. 10, Old Ground. Mary C. Roberts, died June 1, 1831. On Wednesday morning 1st. inst., Mary C. daughter of Algernon S. Roberts, aged 7 years. United States Gazette, Saturday, June 4, 1831. Married, April 10, 1823, Algernon S. Roberts and Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony Cuthbert. Poulson's Advertiser. On Wednesday morning last, Mary C., daughter of Algernon Roberts, aged 7 years. Saturday Evening Post, June 11, 1831. Other children of Algernon and Elizabeth were, Anthony C.; Algernon S.; Percival; Elizabeth C.; Jospehine; Frances Anna; George Theodore. Catharine Dogherty, June 23, 1831. No. 11, Old Groung. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Catharine Dougherty were granted in Philadelphia, June 27, 1831. Administrator, George Lobb. Securities, William Heston and Thomas J. Heston of Philadelphia. Jacob Lobb and Mary Daugherty were married Jan. 20, 1767. Marriage recorded at Swedes' Church, Phila. Mary Lobb died 1 Mo. 11, 1803. William Garrett, Jr., died 7 Mo. 13, 1831, aged 12. Son of William and Elizabeth Garrett. Buried in Grave No. 1, Row I, New Row for Children, New Ground. Joseph Conrad's child, July 14, 1831. No. 9, in Children's row, Old Ground. Charles Leedon's son Robert, July 23, 1831. No. 12, Old Ground. R. Leedom, 7, 23, 1831. Inscription copied from the tombstone, No. 27 in Row V. Grave No. 28, in the same row, directly next to No. 27, has a tombstone inscribed John Leedom, aged 74. 12, 2, 1791. John Leedom, son of Samuel and Hannah of Haverford; and Rachel Bond, daughter of Joseph and Eleanor of Lower Merion, Montgomery Co., at Merion Meeting House. Witnesses, Samuel, Hannah and Daniel Leedom; Joseph, Eleanor, Joseph, Jr., Anna, Mary and Esther Bond. The children of John and Rachel Leedom were Charles Leedom (born 1793); Hannah (b. 1795); Joseph (b. 1796); Samuel (b. 1797); Ruthanna ( b. 1808. Married John Carncross.) the names of John Leedom, Elijah Leedom, John Leedom, Jr., appear on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. On the List of 1834, John Leedom (1), John Leedom (2). The name of Charles Leedom is on the List of 1836. Albert Holgate, Sept. 4, 1831. No. 7, New Ground. William Hallowell, died 10 Mo. 7, 1831. Letters of Administration on the Estate of William R. Hallowell were granted at Norristown, Oct. 13, 1831. Administrator, John Hallowell. Securities, John Taylor, William Hallowell. 3. 20. 1828. William Hallowell, Jr. of Lower Merion, son of William and Mary, dec'd, of Horsham; and Jane Richards, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Walker) of Tredyffrin, in Schuylkill township, Chester County. Witnesses, Mary, Susan, William R. and William R. Hallowell; Susanna, John and Isaac W. Richards. 1, 15, 1835. Robert Mullin, of Horsham, son of William and Edith Mullin; and Mary Hallowell, daughter of William of Lower Merion, and Catharine, dec'd, at Lower Merion Meeting. Witnesses, William, David, Edith and Clarissa Mullin; William, Jane, Susan, William R., Jane L., Jr., and Caleb R. Hallowell. Married, at Friends Meeting Lower Merion, on Fifth day, 15th ult., Robert Mullen of Horsham to Mary Hallowell, of Lower Merion. Norristown Free Press, Feb. 4, 1835. 2, 16, 1837. Daniel Hallowell of Radnor, son of John and Alice; and Jane Lewis, daughter of Abner and Susanna of the same township, at Radnor Meeting. Witnesses john, and Alice, Nathan, Joshua, Martha P., Deborah S., Sarah, William R., Charles and John Hallowell; Abner, Susanna, Samuel, Henry, John and Evan Lewis. William Hallowell (d. 10, 7, 1831) was the son of William Hallowell and Mary Roberts, his wife, who were married 6 Mo. 17, 1777/ William Sr. was the son of Joseph Hallowell of White Marsh. Children of William Hallowell, Sr., and Mary Roberts, his wife; John (m. Alice Potts); Job (m. Hannah Thomas); Sarah (m. Samuel Conrad); William (m. Cathairne Shoemaker; and Jane Richards, born Walker); and 1 child d. an infant. Mary Roberts, wife of William Hallowell, Sr. was b. 11 Mo. 5, 1753, d. 9 Mo. 23, 1786. She was a daughter of John Roberts of Whitpain (b. 1714- d. 1801) and Jane Hank, his wife (dau. of John and Sarah Hank.) This John Roberts of Whitpain was a son of John Roberts of Montgomery and Elizabeth Edward, his wife, (dau. of John ap Edward of Merion, who died 1683.) The Hallowell family are descended from John and Mary (Sharp) Hallowell. Mary was the daughter of John Sharp of Hucksow, Parish of Sutton, Nottinghamshire, England. John and Mary Hallowell brought a certificate to Darby Meetind, dated 12 Mo. 19, 1862. Later they settled in Abington township, Montgomery County (then Phila. Co.) They had several children, among them Thomas Hallowell of Darby (b. 1679, d. 1731) who married 1 Mo. 12, 1701-2, Rosamond Till, of Philadelphia, and settled in Abington; John; Elizabeth; Hannah; Samuel; Benjamin; Jane. The name of William Hallowell is on List of Taxables, Lower Merion 1828. Also Cadwallader Hallowell. Jane Garrett, died 10 Mo. 9, 1831. Daughter of William and Elizabeth Garrett. ____ Wynne, child of Thomas Wynne, died 12 Mo. 17, 1831. No. 25, in family Row. (Row L.) This was John Rees Wynne, son of Thomas Wynne and Hannah Sharp, his wife. John Rees Wynne was born August 8, 1828. Thomas Wynne, of Wynnstay and Hannah Sharp, daughter of Delaney Sharp of Salem, N.J. were married March 23, 1812. Hannah Sharp was the daughter of Delaney Sharp and Sally Gilman, his first wife. Delaney's second wife was Lydia Stretch, of Salem (married 1799.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1832 Charles Brookfield, died 1 Mo. 20, 1832, aged 10 years. Son of Dr. Joseph Brookfield and Sarah Price, his wife. Buried in Old Price Row, old ground. Grave No. 15, Row, G. In Grave No. 13, are William Brookfield; and 14, J. Hunter Etwin Brookfield. In No. 16, Joseph Brookfiels. Names on the tombstones. All children of Dr. Joseph Brookfield, and grandchildren of Rees Price. Elizabeth Garrett, died 2 Mo. 9, 1832, aged 37. Wife of William Garrett. Their children were John (born 1827, died 1829); Jane (d. 1831); William (d. 1831); Margaret (b. 1 Mo. 25, 1815; d. 8 Mo. 19, 1835); Morton (b. 1813). Elizabeth Garrett is buried in Grave No. 2, Row M. Stranger's Row, New Ground. Her son William is buried near her feet, in preceding Row (L) Rows L and M are beyond the crosswise path, and from this line, the feet of the graves are turned toward the path. In the older ground, the feed are also turned toward the path. In the older ground, the feet are also turned toward the path, but this, of course, brings the heads in the opposite direction from those in the newer ground. Margaret Boyle Harvey, died February 5, 1832. She was the wife of Edward Harvey, Esq. of Lower Merion, and daughter of James and Martha (Williams) Boyle, of Charlestown township, Chester County, Pa. Margaret Boyle was born in Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1786 - died in Lower Merion. Buried in "Old Saw P t", Old Ground. Married, on Thursday morning, at Friends' Meeting in Merrion, Mr. Edward Harvey of this city to Miss Margaret Boyle of that place. Poulson's Advertiser. Saturday, June 18, 1808. 6, 16, 1808. Edward Harvey, son of William and Margaret Harvey, of County Carlow, Ireland, both dec'd; and Margaret Boyle, daughter of James and Martha Boyle, of Pennsylvania, at Merion Meeting House. Witnesses; Martha Boyle; John and Abigail Wright; Richard Jones. (From the Records of Radnor Monthly Meeting of Friends.) John and Abigail Wright were relatives of Edward Harvey. He, Edward (born 1783) was the son of William Harvey, of the Co. Carlow, Ireland, and Margaret Stephens, his wife; and Margaret was the daughter of Edward Stephens and Margaret Wright, his wife. (William Harvey and Margaret Stephens were married 1775 - marriage recorded at Dublin Friends Meeting. Edward Stephens, of Ballinclay, Co. Wexford and Margaret Wright were married 1747. This marriage also recorded in Dublin.) James Boyle, a lineal descendant of the Great Earl of Cork, was born in Ireland about 1753. Came to Chester County prior to 1774, in which year his name appears on the List of Taxables among those of the "Single Freemen." Taught at the "Old Eagle", and other schools. He was a Revolutionary Soldier, serving as Captain in the Chester County Militia. He married Martha Williams, daughter of David Williams of Charlestown. David Williams of Charlestown died intestate, and letters of administration on his estate were granted to James Williams, Oct. 2, 1813. At Orphans' Court (West Chester) May, 1815, the petition of James Williams represents that his father, David Williams of Charlestown died about the year 1812, seized of 70 acres of land in Charlestown, and leaving four children, fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild, viz; 1. Mordecai, who died before his father, leaving children; David Williams; Sarah (married to William Shriver); Rebecca (married to Moses Longstreth); George Williams. 2. James Williams. 3. Martha, deceased, who married James Boyle and left children: Martha Boyle; Mary Boyle; Hester Boyle; Margaret Boyle (married to Edward Harvey); John Boyle, deceased, leaving a son James Boyle and a daughter supposed to be living. 4. Daniel, deceased, leaving children; James, Ann, Mordecai, Eliza, John, Davis, Julian. 5. Vaughan Williams. 6. Mary Williams. 7. Ann (married to Jesse Scholfield.) The children of Edward and Margaret Boyle Harvey were; 1. William (b. and d. 1810). 2. Richard Jones (b. 1811). 3. William (. 1, ___). 4. James Boyle (b. 1816). 5. Margaret Anne (b. 1818). 6. Edward Church (b. 1820). 7. Caroline Deaves (b. 1824). 8. Mary Dudley (b. 1829, d. 1876). 9. Beulah Sansom (b. 1831, d. 1904). Martha Williams, mother of Margaret Boyle, was the daughter of David Williams and Anne Williams (whose marriage is recorded in Christ Church, Philadelphia, 1755.); and David Williams was the son of John and Mary Williams, and John being a deacon of Great Valley Baptist Church, in 1770. Both David and John Williams were Revolutionary Soldiers, serving in th Chester County Militia.. John Williams, the deacon, was the son of Lewis Williams and Lettice Parry, his wife. Lewis Williams was an early member of Great Valley Baptist Church. He was among those who emigrated from Rhydwillim Baptist Church, Caermarthenshire, Wales, 1701. He was an early preacher, and one of the founders of the Seventh Day Baptist Church East Nantmeal township. An early founder of Whiteland township, Lewis Williams settled there in 1704, and named the township after Whiteland Abbey, near his old home in Caermarthenshire. His wife, Lettice Parry was the daughter of James Parry of Tredyffrin, one of the founders of Great Valley Presbyterian Church (and Anne, his wife.) James Parry was a brother of Rowland Parry (who died 1737) one of the first settlers of Haverford. Died on the 5th inst., in Lower Merion, Montgomery Co., Margaret, wife of Edward Harvey. Poulson's Advertiser, Feb. 18, 1832. From Germantown Tel. Feb. 22, 1832. On the 5th inst., in Lower Merion, Montgomery County, Margaret, wife of Edward Harvey. Also in Saturday Evening Post, Feb. 18, 1832. James Cowper's child, March 13, 1832. No. 7 in Colored Ground. Grace Hall, March 21, 1832. No. 8 in Colored Ground. Isaac Davis, March 22, 1832. No. 8, New Ground. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Isaac Davis were granted in Philadelphia, March, 26, 1832. Administrator, Leonard Frailey. Securities, John David and Charles Gamber, of Phila. Co. Mrs. Anderson, April 23, 1832. No. 3, in New Ground, next to No. 2, in Children's Row. Thomas Aspinal's child, Aug. 24, 1832. No. 5, New Children's Row. New Ground. Philip Flowers, d. 4 Mo. 28, 1832. John Flowers, d. 1832. Anne Hall, born 1814, died 1832. Dates on tombstone. A daughter of John Hall of Blockley township. Grave No. 8, in Members' New Row. John Ward's child. Aug. 5, 1832. No. 4, in Children's Row, in new ground, next to Mrs. Anderson. Joseph Trasel's child, Aug. 10, 1832. No. 13, Old Ground in family Row. The Trasel Row is near the begining of Row U. 11, 2, 1820. Joseph Trasel, son of Jacob and Hannah; and Hannah Zell, dec'd at Lower Merion Meeting. Witnesses Jacob and Hannah Trasel, Jr.; Hannah, Anthony, Susan, Thomas and Hannah T. Zell. Noblet's child. Thomas D. Noblet, Aug. 10, 1832. No. 14. Old Ground next to Enoch Jones (at his feet). The name of James Noblit appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. John Roberts, Aug. 15, 1832. No. 10, New Grounds. William Blackburn, Aug. 13, 1832. No. 9, New Ground. Henry Greene's Child, Aug. 31, 1832. No. 6, Child's Row New Ground. Mrs. Wirshing - Sept. 2, 1832. No. 16, Old Ground, lower end of children. Evan J. Thomas (son of Thomas Thomas of Blockley township and Sarah Suplee, his first wife) and Ellen Washer of Lower Merion were married 1835. Ellen had brothers Felix and Joseph. The children of Evan J. and Ellen Washer Thomas were, William W., Joseph, James R., Mary Ann, Evan Wilkinson, Samuel P. Evan Wilkinson Thomas was a prominent citizen of Schuylkill Co. Pa. The Wirshings resided near Ashland Hill, or West Manayunk, in the mansion-house recently (1909) occupied by Benedict Leedom. William Roberts, Sept. 6, 1832. No. 11, New ground. Brother of Mrs. Rachel Mc Clintock, and of Joseph Roberts (cashier in Stephen Girard's Bank), Samuel Roberts, and Mrs. Anne Warner, and Mrs. Elizabeth Adcock. This William Roberts had a son, William D. Roberts. William (died 1832) was a son of William Roberts and Hannah Delavan, his wife (married July 23, 1760). Married, at Swedes' Church Philadelphia - Isaac Roberts, son of William and Hannah Roberts, Philadelphia. past 22; and Frances Stone, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Ann Stone, in Conn. past 18. Evidence per Wm. Adcock and Elizabeth, his wife. All in Philadelphia, April 21, 1800. Sarah Berry, Sept. 8, 1832. No. 7, New Ground, Children's Row. Aspinal's Child. Sept. 10, 1832. No. 8 in New Ground. New (children's row) beside No. 4, or G. Wood's child. Henry Bowman, Sept, 13, 1832. No. 17, Old Ground in family row. He was the son of Roger Bowman and Margaret Johnson, his wife (married 1766). Henry Bowman (born 1767) married Tabitha Rowland. Their children were John (who married Annie Comley); Henry (who married Grace Bartine); Hannah (who married Emmor Comley); Joshua; Margaret; Sarah; Abigail; Deborah; Mary. 1, 22, 1835. Emmor Comley, of Byberry, son of John and Rebecca, latter dec'd. and Hannah Bowman, daughter of Henry and Tabitha, late of Lower Merion, both dec'd. at Merion Meeting House. Witnesses, John, Charles and Sarah Comley; Joshua R., John, Ann C., Sarah R., and Henry Bowman. Married, at Friends' Meeting, Lower Merion, Emmor Comley, son of John Comley of Bybury, to Hannah Bowman, daughter of Henry and Tabitha Bowman, deceased, late of Lower Merion. Norristown Free Press, Feb. 4, 1835. Married at Friends' Meeting, Bybury, on Fifth Day, the 15th ult., John Bowman, late of Merion, to Ann B., daughter of John Comley, all of Bybury. Norristown Free Press, Feb. 4, 1835. The will of Henry Bowman is recorded at Norristown. Proved Nov. 9, 1832. Mentions his son Henry. Nine children, Joshua, John, Margaret, Sarah, Abigaile, Deborah, Hannah, Henry and Mary. Guardians, kinsman William Johnson and friend William Stevenson. Executors, Sons John Bowman and Joshua R. Bowman. Signed 1 Mo. 10, 1830. Witness, Joseph Gatchell. The Bowman family row is in the last row in the Old Ground, that is row f. Henry Bowman is buried in Grave No. 6, and his wife Tabitha in No. 7, counting the grave next the wall as No. 1. The Sexton in his burial record refers to Henry Bowman as No. 17, but this number does not refer to any order of graves in rows. The Sexton's numbers refer to the order in which interments were made in different parts of the ground. Tabitha Bowman, Sept. 22, 1832. No. 18, Old ground in family row. Buried in Grave No. 7, Row f. From 1829 and upwards, the Sextonnn's system of numbers is confusing, and can only be understood when the grounds themselves and the tombstones have been carefully examined. Tabitha Bowman was the wife of Henry Bowman and daughter of John Rowland of Delaware. The names of Henry and Joshua Bowman are on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. Margaret Bowman, Sept. 24, 1832. No. 19. Old ground in family row. Interred in Grave No. 8, Row f. Daughter of Henry and Tabitha Bowman. Black Abraham, Oct. 2, 1832. No. 9. in Colored ground. He belonged to the Bowman family and died with them in the Cholera epidemic. It was a long tradition in the neighborhood that he was buried at the feet of his master, Henry Bowman. As a matter of fact, Black Abraham was not buried directly at his master's feet, but opposite them, or nearly so in the "Colored Ground". This section is in the rear of the graveyard, in the New Ground, beyond Row q. Here the colored people are buried crosswise, in accordance with the ancient custom of burying slaves at their masters feet. John E _____ Child, Oct. 13, 1832. R. P. on tombstone. No. 1 in new row - next to Bowman's. This grave No. 10, Row f. Robert Paiste was teh father of James L. Paiste, who died in 1895, aged 89. 11, 29, 1832. James L. Paiste of Blockley, son of Robert, dec'd, and Mercy, and Rebecca Roberts, daughter of David and Sarah of Lower Merion, at Merion Meeting, Witnesses, Mercy, Rachel, Mercy, Jr., Martha and Phineas Paiste; David, Sarah, Matthew, Elizabeth P., and Lydia Roberts. 2, 19, 1835. Phineas Paiste, of Blockley, son of Robert dec'd. and Mercy; - and Elizabeth P. Roberts, daughter of David and Sarah of Lower Merion, at Lower Merion Meeting. Witnesses, Mercy, James L., Rebecca R., Rachel, Mercy, Martha and Robert Paiste; David, Sarah, William and Rachel Roberts. 3, 16, 1843. Robert Paiste of Lower Merion, son of Robert dec'd., and Mercy of Blockley, and Mary M. Leedom, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca of Delaware County, at Radnor Meeting House. Witnesses, Mercy, James L., and Rebecca R. Paiste; Isaac, Rebecca, John and Susanna M. Leedom. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Robert Paiste were granted in Philadelphia, Nov. 19, 1832. Administrators, James Paiste and Phineas Paiste. Securities, Isaac W. Roberts and David Roberts of Montgomery County. The above mentioned Phineas Paiste was born 1811, died 183_. The children of Phineas Paiste and Elizabeth Roberts, his wife were: Mercy (married James Pyott); Robert J. ( m. 1. Sallie Rhoads, - 2. Jane Rhoads); George (m. Margaret Dempsey); William Henry (d. 1863, from a wound received at the Battle of Antietam); Edward (married 1. Emma Mackey, 2. Anna Brook, 3. Kate Harris, 4. Sallie Parottet.); Caroline; Elwood, d. inf.; Phineas (b. 1850, d. 1856); B. Franklin; Charles, (m. Emma Davis); James L. (m. Louetta Weaver.) Rebecca Roberts m. James Paiste, and had 3 children, viz: David (m. Rebecca Thomas); Eliza (m. John Wetherill); and Dilwyn, m. _____. Some of the Paiste family lived in Easttown township, Chester Co. Charles Jones son Joseph L. Jones, Nov. 7, 1832. On the south side of his mother. Jane Walters, Dec. 29, 1832. No. 2 in new row. Grave 11, in Row f. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1833 Joseph Trasel's child Jan. 9, 1833. In family row, old ground, Row U. 11, 2, 1820. Joseph Trasel of Blockley, son of Jacob and Hannah; and Hannah Zell, of Lower Merion, daughter of Jacob and Hannah, dec'd, at Lower Merion Meeting. Witnesses, Jacob and Hannah Trasel, Jr.; Hannah, Anthony, Susan, Thomas and Hannah Zell. William Garrett, Jan. 12, 1833. Died on the 10th, aged 44 years. No. 10 in new ground, next to the children's Row, Grave No. 10 in Row L. William was the husband of Elizabeth. Son of Morton Garrett of Blockley and Susanna Penegar, his wife. The name of William Garrett appears on the List of Taxables for Lower Merion, 1828. George Latch's boy. Feb. 7, 1833. No. 12, new ground. This was a bound boy, or hired boy. Sarah Ann Price, 1833. The will of Sarah Ann Price, Milliner, was proved in Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1833. Mentions Sarah Ann Boyer; Mrs. Susanna Page; Miss Sarah Morris; William Brady; Nephew, Robert Morris. Executrix, Mrs. Susanna Page. Signed Feb. 22, 1833. Witnesses, Sarah Ann Boyer, William Brady. Buried in Grave No. 7, Row e, The "Paul Jones Row," or "Members' Row". Philadelphia Directory, 1833. Sarah Price, milliner, 57 1/2 Mulberry. Hannah Higgins, Feb. 22, 1833. No. , in the old gateway, in L. Jones Row. Grave No. 42 in Row b. This locates the Lewis Jones Row, that is, the Jones Row of the Blockley family. The marriage of Francis Higgins and Hannah Roberts, April 7, 1787, is recorded at the Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Francis Higgins was a Revolutionary soldier. Her served in Capt. Richard Roberts's Co. Blockley Militia, 1780. See Penna. Archives, Sixth Series, Vol. I, p. 727. On Fourth - Day morning, 20th inst., Hannah Higgins, relict of the late Francis Higgins, in the 91st year of her age. Her friends are respectfully invited to meet at her late residence, No. 149 S. 9th St., on sixth day morning, 22d. inst., at 10 o'clock, to proceed with the funeral to Friends' Burial Ground, Merrion. United States Gazette, Feb. 22, 1833. This notice also appears in Poulson's Advertiser, Feb. 22, 1833. Also, Penna. Inquirer, same date. Philadelphia Directory, 1830, Hannah Higgins, widow, 149 S. 9th. Rebecca J. Price, March 10, 1833. No. 3 in new row. Grave No. 12 in Row f. Margaret Shaw, March 17, 1833. No. 11 in new Ground. John B. Fry, died April , 1833. At the residence of his father-in- law, Paul Jones, near Manayunk, John B. Fry. His friends and acquaintances are particularly invited to attend his funeral this morning at 10 o'clock. U. S. Gazette, April 9, 1833. John B. Fry married Susanna Jones, daughter of Paul and Tacy Jones. Susanna was born 3 Mo. 31, 1804. Children of John B. and Susan Fry were Theodore; Paul Jones; Emily (marrried Joshua Baily). Theodore Fry married Anna Watson, and had daughters, Mary, Susan, Emily. Married, On Tuesday, the 2d inst., at Lower Merion, Montgomery Co. by the Rev. John C. Baker, Mr. John B. Fry, of Germantown, to Miss Susanna D., daughter of Paul Jones of the former place. Saturday Evening Post, Nov. 11, 1826. At the residence of his father-in-law, Paul Jones, near Manayunk, John B. Fry. Pennsylvania Inquirer, April 10, 1833. Ann Bickerton's child, May 13, 1833. In old ground in children's row, next to Mrs. Wirshing. The Bickerton family were connected with the Johnsons and Garretts, of Blockley township, near Falls of Schuylkill. See under record of Susan Garrett, buried April 10, 1836. Rachel McClintock died June 3, 1833, aged 70 years, 5 Mo. 29 days. Buried at Merion. She was a daughter of William and Hannah Roberts (m. 1760.) Robert McClintock and Rachel Roberts were married June 30, 1795. On Monday morning, Rachel McClintock, widow of Robert McClintock, in her 71st year. Her friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her brother, Joseph Roberts, no. 66 S. 3d Street. Pennsylvania Inquirer, June 5, 1833. The will of Rachel McClintock, widow, is recorded in Philadelphia. She mentions her niece, Maria W. Murphy; nephew, William D. Roberts, son of my brother William Roberts, deceased. Executor, nephew Wm. D. Roberts. Signed Dec. 1, 1832. Witnesses William Dickinson, Edward H. Dickinson. Proved June 13, 1833. Isaac Bond child, June 12, 1833. Beside the above, old ground. ("The above" means Ann Bickerton's child.) John Fielding's child, June 12, 1833. Beside of Bond's child, old ground. Jonathan Chatterton, Aug 10, 1833. No. 12, in children's row, new ground. John Aspinal, August 15, 1833. No. 1, new row, new ground for children. Conrad Ever, Sept. 1833. No. 13, in new ground. In the U. S. Census of 1790 appears the name of Conrad Ever as the head of a family in Blockley. In this family were 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; and 3 females. *The following entries on the Wilson family were crossed out apparently by the author. (Mrs. Sarah Wilson, 1833, Lower Merion. Letters of Administration on the estate of Sarah Wilson were granted in Norristown, Oct. 15, 1833. Administrator, Dr. James Anderson. Sureties Thomas Read of Plymouth and Daniel Shupert of Lower Merion. Mrs. Wilson was the widow of Joseph Wilson of Lower Merion, who died 1808. His will was proved at Norristown, Aug. 23, 1808. He speaks of his wife Sarah and her father George Wilkinson. "My children." not otherwise named. Executors, "My brother", John Wilson and friend John Curwen. Signed July 11, 1808. Witnesses, William Thomas, John Graham. The will of John Wilson, "late of Philadelphia, now of Lower Merion," was proved at Norristown, July 11, 1825. He mentions his nephew, Wm. Wilson; sister-in-law, Sarah Wilson; "six children of my late brother Joseph Wilson, that is, Sarah Saulnier, Joseph, George, Ann, Mary and William Wilson. Niece Ann Walker and "my late brother William Wilson". Executors, nephews Joseph and George Wilson, and niece Ann Wilson. Signed May 7, 1825. Witnesses, Thomas Amies, Joseph Robeson. The will of George Wilson of Green Bank, Lower Merion, was proved at Norristown, Oct. 27, 1835. Mentions wife Mary Anna and father-in-law, Thomas Stewart, and brother-in-law, Thomas Humphreys. Mentions his own "child", not otherwise named. Executor, wife Mary Anna. Signed Sept. 17, 1834. Witnesses, Samuel Atkinson, Robert Atkinson, George F. Curwen. The names of Sarah, Joseph, James (1), James (2), Joseph (2), John (1), John (2), George, William and Lawrence Wilson are on List of Taxables, 1828. John Wilson 1833. Joseph, John and William Wilson were the sons of Jesse Wilson. A daughter Mary Wilson married Peter Hansell of Hestonville (son of Peter David Hansell of Kingsessing.) Peter Hansel of Hestonville died in 1875, aged 86.) Jesse Evan's child, Sept. 28, 1833. No. 2, in new ground in new row for children, next Aspinal. Thomas Shaw's child (a.) Nov. 13, 1833. No. 14, north side of No. 11, in new ground. Joseph Hare's child, Oct. 9, 1833. No. 13 in new ground next No. 12. Hannah Ott. Oct. 23, 1833. No. 4 in new row old grounds, (side of Rebecca I. Price). Grave No. 12 or 13 Row f. The graves here are crowded. It should be explained that the graves in rows do not always come exactly opposite each other. No. 20 in one row may be opposite No. 22 or 24 in the next. Elizabeth Thomas who died in 1886, has been interred between graves No. 11 and 13. Hannah Ott was the daughter of Joseph Evans and Mary Thomas, his wife, and was born Jan. 10, 1807. Hannah had one sister Susanna (b. Aug. 4, 1810) who married Thomas G. Lodge. Married, 23d December, 1830, John Ott, son of Peter and Margaret Ott, and Hannah Pratt Evans, daughter of Joseph and Mary Thomas Evans. Evans family Bible. Married, On the 23d ult. by Elder Joseph H. Kennard, Mr. John Ott to Miss Hannah Evans. Saturday Evening Post, Jan. 1, 1831. On the 23d ult. by Elder Joseph H. Kennard, Mr. Norris Hansel to Miss Sarah ott, all of Lower Merion, Montgomery Co.Saturday Evening Post, same date. John and Hannah Ott had two daughters, Hannah E. (d. ) and Mary Jane (m. Marquedant Jones.) John Ott m. (2) Susan Lowry - had a son John Lowry Ott (living 1910). Hannah P. Ott departed this life Oct. 22, 1833, aged 27. Family Bible. Mary Jane Ott, b. Aug. 30, 1831; Hannah E. Ott, b. Oct. 17, 1833. Thomas Shaw's child (a) Nov. 13, 1833. No. 14 - north side of No. 11, in new ground.