Delaware County, PA Residents in Burial Record of Merion Meeting Graveyard Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Eliz Hanebury with permission from transcriber. *********************************************** 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 Incomopleted 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 by Yvonne Prough. Indexed 1983 by Yvonne Prough. Following is an exerpt from a paper, written by Miss Harvey, entitled "Lower Merion Friends Meeting house. The History of Lower Merion Friends Meeting house." Published in the "American Monthly Magazine". Washington, D.C. 1895. "The History of Merion Friends Meetinghouse is the history of the Welsh in Pennsylvania. The history of the Welsh in Pennsylvanis 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 Swedish town on the Delaware, (now know as Chester), in August of the same year. The original records are deposited with the Montgomery County 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 two oldest are 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 __ 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 chargeable 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. ---------------- 1686 Gwenllian James, wife of Howell, 11 Mo. 1686, buried last day. Howell James was from Pontmoel, Monmouthshire. His certificate is dated 5 Mo. (July) 1684. Settled in Radnor. He was highly esteemed among the Friends. In 1690, Howell James married Maudlin Kinsey, widow. He had a son by his first wife, Gwenllian - a son named William James and a dau. Howell James, a widower and Maudlin Kinsey, widow, both of Radnor in the Welch Tract, at David Price's house in said twp, 9 Mo. 20, 1690. Gwen James, daughter of Howell and Gwen, was b. 9 Mo. 30, 1686. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. The witnesses to the marriage of Howell James, widower, and Maudlin Kinsey, widow, were James, William, Thomas and Philip James; John Kinsey, John Bevan and others. Maudlin, or Magdalen Kinsey, was the widow of David Kinsey of Radnor, and early purchaser. Their son, John Kinsey, in 1690, sold 300 acres of his father's purchase, to James James of Radnor. See Penna. Archives, Second Series Vol. XIX p 406. The name of Howell James appears on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlelments in Delaware County". Howell James was located in Radnor toownship, near a branch of Darby Creek, and between Radnor Friends' Meeting and St. Davids episcopal Church. On the same map are the names of James James and David Kinsey, located in Radnor, on branches of Darby Creek, near the "street Road"; David James near what is now Villa Nova. Howell James afterwards removed to New Castle Co. (Now in Delaware.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1687 Thomas John, buried 1 Mo. 22, 1687. This was probably the infant son of Thomas Johns of Radnor and Lowry Johns, who were married 1 Mo. 13, 1686. They had 8 children, 5 of whom died young. Ann Jones, wife of Matthew, buried 8 Mo. 27, 1687. Matthew Jones was an early settler in Radnor. He purchased, Aug 1, 1682, a tract of land from John Bevan. Matthew and David Jones purchased 250 acres, but David never came to this country. David Jones had a daughter who married S. Buckley. See Penna Archives, Third Series, Vol I p.6. The name of Matthew Jones appears on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County". Matthew Jones was located in Radnor township near what is now Wayne. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1688 Catharine Meredith, wife of David, buried 7 Mo. 26, 1688. David Meredith, from Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, came to Radnor, Pa. 1683, with wife Katharine; children, Richard, Mary, John, Meredith, Sarah. Katharine died 1688. In 1690, David married Mary Jones, widow, of Upper Providence. They probably had no children. David suffered religious persecution in Wales. "A First Purchaser". David meredith of Radnor in the Welch Tract, widower, and mary Jones of Upper Providence Chester Co. at the house of Thomas Minshall, said Co. 3 Mo. 21, 1690. Upper Providence, Chester Co. is now in Delaware Co. Witnesses, Thomas and Peter Jones, Richard Moore, Stephen Evans, David Morris and others. The name of David Meredith is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." David Meredith was located near what is now Villa Nova. Jane Jones, buried 8 Mo. 24, 1688. Jane John Morgan, alias Jane Roberts of Haverford, Leaves her whole estate to friend John Roberts of Marrion. Witnesses, William Howell and Blanche Sharpus. Declared 7 Mo. 25, 1688. Non-Cupative will. The name of William Sharpus is on Dr. George Smith's Map. william Sharpus was located in Haverford, on the borders of Lower Merion, near what is now Ardmore. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1689 William Thomas of Radnor, buried at Merion, 7 Mo. 28, 1689. He had no children, and bequeathed his estate to his nephew, William Thomas of Wales. The nephew came to Pennsylvania with his family. Thomas Thomas, son of the nephew William Thomas, married Tamar, daughter of Samuel Miles. Another son John married Mary, daughter of Richard Ormes. Both Uncle and nephew had suffered religious persecution in Wales. The William Thomas living in Radnor, 1702, had a brother Rees Thomas, and a brother David. William Thomas's will was proved in Philadelphia. 9 Mo. 4, 1689. Mentions his wife Anne, nephew William Thomas, "eldest son of my brother John Thomas, if he will come to this country". a sister not named Legacies to Cozen Rees Petter, Ellis Ellis, Hunphrey Ellis, David Lawrence, Katharine Morgan, Ellis Pugh, Evan Harry, Hugh Harry, and Daniel Harry, Owen Morgan Brother-in-law David Davies and sister-in-law Katharine Davies. Overseers, David Lawrence, Rees Petter, David Evan, John Humphrey. Witnesses, Philip Evan, John Humphrey. 12, 8, 1715. John Thomas, son of William Thomas of Radnor, yeoman and Mary Orme, daughter of Richard Orme of the same place, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: William, Margaret, Davis, Rees, Martha and Eliza Thomas; Richard and Mary Orme. The names of William Thomas and John Thomas are both on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County." They were located in Radnor township, near what is now Wayne. From the same Map it will be seen that Richard Ormes was located in Radnor near what is now Radnor Station, Penna. R.R. Ellis Ellis, in Haverford, on Cobb Creek, near Haverford College grounds. David Lawrence, near the centre of Haverford township, on the "Street Road". Daniel Harry, in Radnor, near the head-waters of Darby Creek, not far from St. David's Church. David David, in Radnor, near what is now Wayne. David Evans, in the central part of Radnor, near the Friends' Meeting. Philip Evan, near St. David's. Daniel Harry, in Radnor, near the head-waters of Darby Creek, and near Philip Evan. The name of William Thomas is on the list of residents of Haverford and Radnor who subscribed towards the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna River, 1696. Thamar Miles, dau. of Samuel and Margaret, was b. 8 Mo. 21, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1690 Robert William, buried at Merion,9 Mo. 2, 1690. Edward Griffith of Radnor, brother-in-law of Robert Williams of Radnor, was granted letters of administration on the latter's estate, Philadelphia, 7th day 9th Mo. 1690. Edward Griffith, batchelor, of Merion, to Katharine William, spinster, Merion, at Hugh Robert's, Merion, 8,18, 1689. Witnesses, Thomas Griffits; Robert, Robert (2), Elizabeth and Katharine Williams, and others. Robert William was a "first purchaser" in the Welsh Tract, prior to 1684. One of the above named Roberts afterwards lived in Chester County. 4, 19, 1691. Robert William, of Merion, Phila. Co., and Gwen Cadwallader, late of Radnor, Chester Co., spinster, at Hugh Robert's house in Merion, aforesaid. Witnesses, John and Gainor Roberts; Cadwallader Morgan; Robert and Joshua Owen. This Robert William was the first settler in Goshen township, where he was living in 1700. He was called the "King of Goshen". In 1715, he removed to Uwchlan, and conveyed the Goshen homestead to his son Ellis. Robert died in 1734, aged 87. Children of Robert and Gwen William were Elizabeth, (b.___; m. Wm Philips, 1708); Ellis (m. 1712, Mary _____); Lewis (m. 1720, Ann, dau. of James Thomas); John (m. Jane, dau. of Rees Jones); Ann (b. 1700: m. Griffith John); William (m. 1723, Joan Pugh); Grace (b. 1707: m. John Meredith); Hannah (m. 1723, John Morgan); Sarah (b. 1712; m. Timothy Kirk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1695 Elizabeth Evans, wife of Stephen, buried 2 Mo. 12, 1295. Stephen Evans, wife Elizabeth; children, John and Phebe, from Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, settled in Radnor, Pa. 1683. Children born here were Stephen Stephens, Evan Stephens: and Sarah, first female child born of European parents in Radnor. His wife died 1695. He himself lived to an advanced age. Sarah Evans, dau. Stephen and Elizabeth, b. 5 Mo. 25, 1686. Stephen Evans son of Stephen and Elizabeth, b. 12 Mo. 24, 1687. Births recorded at Merion Meeting. The name of Stephen ap Evans is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County”. Stephen ap Evans was located in Radnor township, near the borders of Haverford and Lower Merion. tht is , near what is now Bryn Mawr. Francis Howell, of Merion, was buried 2 Mo. 16, 1695. His will was signed 1 Mo. 1, 1695. Proved in Philadelphia Sept 12, 1695. He speaks of his wife Margaret, and his brother Thomas Howell. He was from Lancilio, Caermarthenshire, Wales. Francis Howell speaks of his wife Margaret. Brother Thomas. Sisters Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Susan. Leaves a legacy to James Morimer. Witnesses, John Bevan, William Howell, John Humphreys. See Will of Margaret Howell, 1696. William Howell emigrated in 1682. His wife Margaret died in 1685, and in 1687-8, he married Mary Thomas, widow. William Howell married Mary Thomas, widow of Evan Thomas, who purchased 250 acres of land of Lewis David, in Haverford, 1682. The children of Evan and Mary Thomas were Daniel, Evan, Mary. See page 10, Vol I. Penna. Archives, 3d Series. 11, 5, 1687. William Howell of Haverford, at John Bevan’s Haverford. Wit: Francis, Thomas and Margaret Howell; John Bevan; John Hayton; Thomas Ellis. The name of William Howell is on the List of Taxables for Haverford, 1693. Francis Howell had a son Thomas Howell (Vol. XIX, p. 545) William Howell was from Castle-bigt, Pembrokeshire. His wife Margaret died 1685. The name of William Howell is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware Co.” William Howell was located in Haverford, near Friend’s Meeting. Fran: Howell, on List of Taxables 1693. His estate was assessed and worth 80£. The name of Margaret Howell is in the List of residents of Merion, who subscribed for the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1696 11, 12, 1696. John Powell, son of Williiam, cooper; and Ann Havard, dau. of David, glover, both of Phila. Co. "in Merion Meeting House," Wit: William, William (2) and Ann Powell; David and John Havard. The name of John Havard is on Dr. Smith's Map located in Haverford, near Ardmore. Lewis Walker is located in Radnor, near the borders of Newtown, Haverford and Marple. David Pugh, in Radnor, near the borders of Tredyffrin and Easttown. 7, 16, 1707. David Powell, of Phila. Surveyor; - and Mary Havard, of Merion, widow, at Haverford Meeting. Wit: David Jr. and Ann Powell; John, William and Margaret Havard. Mary Havard was the "widow of David Haverd," in 1696 (p, 17) David Haverd purchased 210 acres of land in 1696, and died intestate, leaving wife Mary, and John his heir. (Vol. XIX, p. 205) David purchased land 5 Mo. 4, 1696. James Mortamore purchased a Lott on the third Street (Phila.) 1690 p. 38. Thomas Symens, in 1681, purchased 500 acres in Haverford and the Great Valley. His son and heir was John was John Symens. Vol. XIX, p. 734. G'son, Thos. Benj. Humphrey m. Mary Llewellyn, 19, 4, 1694 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1697 Tider Robert. Son of Hugh, buried 5th Mo. 1697. Tydyer Robert was a witness to the will of Richard Humphrey of Radnor, which was proved in Philadelphia 12 Mo. 18, 1692-3. In his will, Richard Humphrey speaks of his brother-in-law, John Humphrey; brothers John and Owen Humphrey; sister Katharine and her children; cousin John Owen; Lydia Ellis, Rebecca, Ann, Daniel, Benjamin and Joseph Humphrey. Witnesses, Tydyer Robert, Benjamin Humphrey, Rowland Ellis. Theodore Robert, undoubtedly the same person, was witness to the will of Ellein Ellis, of Haverford, proved in Philadelphia, the same day, 12 Mo. 18, 1692-3. Ellein Ellis, Haverford, relict of Thomas Ellis. Mentions her daughter Rachel Ellis. Six children of her (Ellin’s) sister Lowry, and Gwen. Executor, nephew, Daniel Humphrey. Trustees, Griffith Owen, William Howell, Edward Jones, John Roberts, Robert Owen, and John Humphrey. Witnesses, David Llewellyn, Benjamin Humphreys, Theodore Robert, John Humphreys. The above-named Richard Humphrey was a brother of Jane Humphrey, who married her cousin John Humphreys, son of Humphrey ap Hugh of Llwyn-du. Richard Humphrey, in his will, alsom mentions his cousin Alika Humphrey. Ellin Ellis, wife of Robert, buried 6 Mo. 15, 1697. From Merionethshire. Robert Ellis, 6 Mo. 17, 1697, buried. Ellin Ellis and her husband Robert Ellis, were “Preachers of Righteousness.” They were convinced of the truth prior to 1690. They were from Tyddyn y Garreg, Wales. Both died in Merion, Ellin two days before her husband. Letter dated 5, 28, 1690. The had several sons, among them, Abel Roberts. His name is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County.” Abel Roberts is located in Radnor township near what is now Wayne. Witnesses to the marriage of Abel Roberts and Mary Price, 11, 21, 1701, were Moses, Ellis, Evan, Aaron and Hugh Roberts. Aaron Roberts was born 1682. 11, 19, 1722-23. Evan Evans, son of David Evans of Radnor, and Rachel Roberts, daughter of Abel Roberts of Radnor, at Radnor. Wit: Caleb, David, John, Philip Evans; Mary, Ellis, Aaron, Jane, Anne Roberts. 11, 6, 1725. John Lewis of Haverford, Mason; and Katharine Roberts, dau. of Abel Roberts, dec’d. of Radnor, spinster, at Radnor Meeting. Wit: Henry, Samuel, Isaac, Ann, Mordecai and Henry Lewis; Mary, Ellis and Aaron Roberts. 8, 6, 1727. Aaron Roberts of Plymouth and Sarah Longworthy of Radnor, at the dwellinghouse of Meredith David, late dec’d., in Plymouth. Wit: ellis and Elizabeth Roberts; Benjamin and Jane Longworthy; William Williams. (Had a son Joseph, who m. Hannah Rees, 1757.) Robert Ellis had a son Abel Robert who purchased land in 1693. Also sons Moses, Ellis, Evan, Aaron and Hugh Roberts; daughters, Rachel, Jane, Mary. Abel Roberts, of Radnor in the Welsh Tract, and Mary Price of the same were married at Radnor Meeting House 11, 21, 1701. Jane Roberts, daughter of Robert Ellis, married Griffith Hugh, son of Hugh of Gwynnedd, at Gwynnedd Meeting, 10, 2, 1718. Wit: Hugh Griffith; David, Evan and Robert Hugh; Ellis, Aaron, Evan, Mary, Catharine and Rachel Roberts. 5, 1, 1715. Roger Roberts, of Merion, widower, and Mary Roberts, of Radnor, widow, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: Katharine, Rachel, Moses, Ellis, Aaron and Jane Roberts; Robert Rebeckah, John and Owen Roger. 2, 6, 1716. Rees David, of Farmer’s Hill in Whitemarsh, widower, and Rachel Roberts of Merion, spinster, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Robert David; Ellis Aaron, Evan, Roger, Mary, John, Katharine and Rachel Roberts. 11, 9, 1716. Evan Roberts, son of Robert Ellis of Radnor, yeoman, dec’d, and Anne Thomas, daughter of William of the same place, yeoman, at Radnor Meeting House. Wit: ellis, Aaron, Jane, Mary, Catharine and Rachel Roberts; William, Mary, Thomas, John, William, Rees and Martha Thomas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1698 Rowland John Evans, son of Thomas John Evan, buried 5th Mo. 31, 1698. (Thomas Sion Evan.) He was the son of Thomas Jones of Radnor and Lowry Johns of Merion, widow, who married 1, 13, 1686. Witnesses, Rees and Hugh John; Edward, Thomas and Robert Jones; Griffith Owen; John Humphrey and others. The name of Thomas John Evan is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements” Thomas John Evan is located in Radnor, near the borders of Newtown and Marpoole (Marlpe). 10, 3. 1731. John Thomas of Merion son of Thomas of Glamorganshire, Wales; - and Esther Pugh, dau. of John of White Marsh, at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Elizabeth and Abel Thomas; Margaret, Elizabeth and Mary Pugh; Jonathan and Joseph Jones. 1, 21, 1690. Philip Evan, batchelor, of Radnor, - and Sarah Thomas, spinster, of Merion, at Hugh Robert’s, Merion. Wit: David Evan; Abel Thomas; John and Benjamin Humphrey; Cadwallader Morgan. 2, 23, 1712. Simon Thomas of Blockley, - and Cicely Thomas of Merion, Phila. Co. at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Abel Thomas; Evan Bevan; Ellis Pugh; Edward Rees. Edward Nicholas, buried 10 Mo. 4, 1698. Edward Nicholas of Cynlas (b. 1647) was probably a first cousin of William ap Edward’s father son of Nicholas ap Edward and a descendant of Rhirid Flaidd, Lord of Penllyn. Edward Nicholas who was a relative of Richard Price, and a resident of the township of Cynlas, Parish of Llanderfel, was born in 1647, and baptized Sept 28th of that year. He was son of Nicholas ap Edward, who was assessed as a landholder of the Parish of Llanycil, Bala, 1636. The descent of Edward Nicholas is thus deduced: Nicholas ab Edward ab Watkin of Garth Llwyd in Llanderval (Watkin buried 1610-11 at Llanderval) ab Edward ab John Wynn of Dôl Derlwyn in the same parish, ab Ienan ab Meredydd, fifth son of Tudor ab Garonwy ab Howell y Gadair of Cadair Benllyn ab Bruffydd ab Madog ab Iorwerth ab Madog ap Ririd Valaidd (Flaidd) Lord of Penllyn. The will of Amos Nicholas of Ridley, was signed April 3, 1724. Proved Jan. 6, 1725. Desires to be buried in Friends’ ground Chester. Mentions sons Edward Nicholas, and John Nicholas (last under age); daughter Ann. Speaks of owning land in Ridley and West Jersey (latter now in possession of John Friend). Mentions Robert Love in Maryland. Executors, Son Edward; daughter Ann. Witness John Crosby. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1699 Mabby Rees, wife of Edward Rees of Wales, died 2d Mo. 19, 1699. She was one of the passengers on the “Ship Lyon”. Mabby Rees was the daughter of Owen ap Hugh. She was buried at Merion on the 23d , 1699. Mabby Rees was the daughter of Owen ap Hugh, brother of Thomas ap Hugh, Gentleman, of Wern Tawr, Merionethshire, son of Hugh ap Ievan ap Rhys Goch (ap Tudor ap Rhys ap Ievan Goch) of Cwm Pen Aner in the Parish of Cerrig y druidion, Denbighshire, lineally descended from Marchweithian, Lord of Isaled. Mabby Rees had children: - Katharine (b. in Wales, 1680; d. in Lower Merion, Oct. 23, 1682); Rees Rees (Prees or Price b. in Wales, 1678); Jane (b. in Lower Merion, 1682.) Edward and Mabby Rees had a daughter Jane Rees, born 9 Mo. 11, 1682. Birth recorded at Merion Meeting. This Jane Rees married (1.) Jonathan Hayes (2.) george Marris* (*changed from Moore to Marris apparently by the author.) Jonathan Hayes, son of Jonathan Hays of of Parple, (this may be a typo may be Marple. YP) and Jane Rees, daughter of Edward Rees of Merion, at Merion, 9 Mo. 23, 1709. Jonathan Hayes was a member of the Assembly, 1689. Witnesses to the marriage of Jonathan Hayes and Jane Rees, 9, 23, 1709: - Jonathan and Anne Hayes; Edward Rees; Rees Price. 6, 7, 1718. George Maris of Springfield, Chester Co. and Jane Hayes of Merion., at Merion Meeting House. Wit: Mordecai, Hannah, John, Susan, Richard and Elizabeth Maris; Edward Rees; Rees Price. The name of Jonathan Hayes is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County.” Jonathan Hayes was located in Marple, near Crum Creek and the border of Newtown township. He was cruelly murdered in 1715. The alleged murderers were captured, but eventually admitted to bail. Joan Price, buried 7 Mo. 20, 1699. David Price, with his wife Joan came from Brecknockshire in Wales, 1690, and settled in Radnor. He was a Friend, and meetings were held at his house. David and Joan Price had six children, all born in Wales. The name of David Prees is on Dr. George Smith’s “Map of Early Settlements in Delaware County.” David Prees was located in Radnor township, near what is now Rosemont. Elizabeth Robert, wife of Joh, was buried 8 Mo. 31, 1699. Aged 32. John Roberts of Wayn, Phila. Co., batchelor and Elizabeth Owen (late of Ridley, Chester County) spinster, at Haverford Meeting House, 11 Mo. 2, 1690. Ridley township is now in Delaware Co. John Roberts was of Pen y Chwd, Denbighshire. This was John Roberts, “Millwright”, who was born in Wales, and who emigrated to Lower Merion in 1682. “From records in Posession of his descendants it is learned that he was 60 years old at the time of his marriage, while Elizabeth Owen was 18. She died leaving 2 sons and 1 daughter.” John Roberts, son of John and Elizabeth, born 1695. Matthew, son of John, b. 1698. Rebecca, daughter of John and Elizabeth, b. 169_. Births recorded at Merion Meeting. Elizabeth was a sister of Joshua Owen, and daughter of Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn-du, in Llwyn-Gwrill, Merionethshire. Witnesses to the marriage of John Roberts and Elizabeth Owen, 11, 2, 1690: Robert, John, and Joshua Owen; John, Daniel, Benjamin, Rebeckah and Elizabeth Humphreys. “Wayn” is on Mill Creek, north of Ardmore. The name of John Roberts is on the List of Taxables, 1693. There were two of the name on the same list, and each had property worth 100 £. The other was John Roberts of Pencoyd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1700 Ann Williams Thomas, third wife of Hugh John Thomas of Mill Creek, Lower Merion, died 1700. She was the daughter of _______ Williams, of Radnor. (Hugh John Thomas was also called John Thomas and Hugh Jones.) John Thomas of Merion, widow, and Ann Williams of Radnor, Chester Co., spinster, at Radnor Meeting House, 11 Mo. 18, 1693. They had a son Joseph Jones, born 4th Mo. 12, 1697. Hugh's dau. Cath. M. Rowland Richard. Hugh John Thomas married for his 4th wife Margaret Edwards of Merion (9th Mo. 22, 1703.) and removed to Plymouth. A son, Hugh Jones, died in Plymouth, 1739, unmarried. Hugh Jones, on Listo of Taxables, 1693. Susquehanna List 1696. Witnesses to the marriage of John Thomas fo Merion, widow, and Ann Williams, of Radnor, spinster, 11 Mo. 18, 1693, were Hugh Williams, William Pugh, Rowland Richards, William Edward. 9 Mo. 22, 1703. Hugh Jones, of Plymouth, Phila. Co. widower, and Margaret Edward of Merion, widow, at Merion Meethig House. Wit: Edward, David, Cadwallader, Thomas and Mary Jones; Ann Edward; Hugh Williaim. 5 Mo. 16, 1686. Hugh John Thomas of Merion and Margaret Davis of the same town at their public meeting place in said township of Merion. Wit; Robert and Elizabeth David; William Edward; Rowland Richards; Hugh Robert; Cadwallader Morgan. Hugh Jones and his son held land in Merion about 1700, or later. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1702 Henry Lewis, buried 1 Mo. 31, 1702. Harry Lewis, Radnor. Will proved, Phila. April 13, 1702. Mentions sisters Mary Worrell and Eleanor Lewis. Servant Richard Faddery. Brother-in-law, John Worrell. Witnesses: Peter Worrell, Edward Thomas, David Evan. On Dr. George Smith's Map. Henry Lewis, in 1682, purchased of Lewis David, 1000 acres: of which Henry, in 1684, sold 250 acres in Haverford to John Lewis. In 1694 5, His, (Henry's) son Henry Lewis, sold 100 acres to John Lewis, Jun'r. See p. 10 Penna Arch. 3r S. Vol. I. 80 acres in Radnor, belonging to Henry Lewis, were, about 1702, the property of John Worrell. (p.13) Ralph Lewis, William Lewis, David Lewis and Samuel Lewis also held land in Haverford, 1682 1699. Ch. Of Henry, Jr. were Isaac, Mary, Mary, John, Sarah, Margaret, Hannah. 10, 20, 1695. Henry Lewis of Haverford, yeoman and Mary Taylor, dau of Richard Taylor of Springfield twp. At the house of Bartholomew Coppock in Springfield. Wit: John, Elizabeth and Susannah Lewis; Robert, Isaac, Josiah and Elizabeth Taylor. 1, 11, 1696. John Lewis of Haverford, batchelor, and Sarah Price of Merion, spinster, at Haverford Meeting place. Wit: John, David and Margaret Lewis; Philip, Isaac and Susanna Price. Henry Lewis who married Mary Taylor (1695) was a member of the Colonial Assembly. He was a son of Henry Lewis (d. 1688) who was Foreman of the First Grand Jury, Pa. Henry Lewis emigrated from Narberth, in Pembrokeshire, 1682, with his father Evan Lewis, then an old man, who died soon after arrival. Henry built a house in Philadelphia, and had a farm in Haverford. He was foreman of the first Grand Jury. He died in Haverford, 1688. This Henry Lewis married 1 Mo. 12, 1670, Margaret Philpin, alias Proutherin, and had: I. Henry (b. 10 Mo. 26, 1671; II. Sarah (b. 5, 2, 1673; buried 12, 8, 1674); III. Samuel (b. 8, 1, 1676); IV. Elizabeth (b. 12, 14, 1677; m. Richard Hayes.) Of these Children, Henry (b. 1671) m. in 1692, Mary Taylor. This Henry was a member of the Colonial Assembly. Among the children of Henry Lewis, Jr. and Mary Taylor, his wife, were: I. Isaac (b. 3 Mo. 5, 1694); II. Mary (b. 2 Mo. 5, 1696; died young); III. John (b. 3 Mo. 23, 1697; m. Catharine Roberts, in 1725, dau. of Abel and Mary Roberts); IV. Sarah (b. 10, 11, 1698); V. Margaret (b. 9, 17, 1700; m. Isaac Price, son of Isaac Price of Merion and Susannah Shoemaker, his wife); VI. Mary (b. 10, 16, 1702; m. Thomas Philips.) John Lewis, of Haverford (son of Henry, Jr. and Mary Taylor, his wife) m. 1725, Katharine Roberts (b. 8, 28, 1702). Children, I. Abel (b. 8, 12, 1726; d. 1766); II. Mary (b. 11, 1, 1728; m. Benjamin Davis); III. Samuel; IV. Rachel (b. 12, 19, 1734; m.______ McCulloch:; V. John (b. 5, 31, 1737); VI. Evan (b. 4, 13, 1740; he m. 1st, 1770, Mary Thomas; and 2d. April 1775, Jane Meredith, and had Enoch Lewis, the famous Mathematician, b. in Radnor, Jan 20, 1776.); VII. Elizabeth (v. 7 Mo. 9, 1743; m. ______ Tucker, a member of the family long as makers of fine china.) Abel Lewis (b. 1726; son of John and Katharine Roberts, his wife) had children, among them, Joseph, Abel, John. Samuel Lewis (son of John and Katharine) m. 1759, Catharine, dau. of Samuel Richards fo Tredyffrin. Ch. Samuel, Henry, Jacob, Isaac, John, Jehu, Cath., Mary, Eliz., Beulah. Members of the Lewis family whose marriages are recorded at Radnor Monthly Meeting: John Maris of Springfield and Susannah Lewis of Haverford, at Haverford Meeting, 9, 20, 1693. Henry Lewis of Haverford and Mary Taylor, of Springfield, 10,20, 1695. John Lewis of Haverford and Sarah Price of Merion, 1, 11, 1696. David Hugh of merion and Martha Lewis of Haverford, 4, 9, 1696. James Sharples of Nether Providence and Mary Lewis of Darby, 12, 20, 1699-1700. James Williams of Darby and Ann Lewis of Haverford, 12, 22, 1699. John Reece of Newtown and Elizabeth Lewis of Haverford, 9, 26, 1700. Lewis Lewis of Newtown, and Mary Powell of Bristol, Phila. Co. 10, 13, 1700. Wm. Walter of Merion and Sarah Lewis of Darby, at Haverford, 3, 26, 1720. Ch. Of Henry, Sr. were Henry, Sarah, Samuel, Elizabeth. Ellis Meredith, buried 3 Mo. 19, 1702. David Meredith purchased a tract of land in Radnor, 1682. 3,21,1690. David Meredith of Radnor in the Welch Tract, widower, and Mary Jones of Upper Providence, Chester Co. at the house of Thomas Minshall, said Co. Witnesses, Thomas and Peter Jones; Richard Moore; Stephen Evans; David Morris. 11, 22, 1699. David Meredith, batchelor, of Radnor and Ellin Ellis, spinster, of the Welch Tract, at Radnor. Wit: David, Mary and Sarah Meredith; Rowland, Margaret and Rachel Ellis. The name of David Meredith is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of early Settlements in Delaware County." David Meredith was located in Radnor township, near Rosemont or Villa Nova. The name of David Meredith is on List of residents of Haverford and Radnor, who subscribed to the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1703 Owen Morgan of Merion. Will proved Feb. 26, 1703-4. Owen Morgan and wife Jannie, from the parish of Machalleth in Montgomeryshire, came to Haverford, 1684. His wife died and he married Blanche, widow of William Sharpus, 1694. He died in Newtown, 1704. Blanche died 1717. Owen Morgan of Haverfore, widower, and Blainich Sharpus ** of the same township, widow, at Haverford, 11 Mo. 23, 1694 (** Last name spelling changed from Sharpless to Sharpus.) Will signed 9 Mo. 23, 1703. Speaks of wife Blanche. Son Humpnrey; daughter Katharine. Daughter, Mary Carpey. Friends, Edward Morgan and John Lloyd. Overseers, William Lewis, Ralph Lewis, Ellis Ellis and John Bevan. Winesses; David Thomas, John Moore, John Bevan. Witnesses to the marriage of Owen Morgan and Blainich Sharpus, 11, 23, 1694. Ellis and Humphrey Ellis; Daniel Humphrey; William Jenkins. The will of Blanch Morgan, widow, of Newtown, is recorded at West Chester, Pa. Signed 18th day, 11th Mo. 1717-18. Proved May ye 28th , 1718. Mentions grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ann, Mordecay, Benjamin. Leaves 20 shillings toward repairing the graveyard at Newtown Meeting House. Executors, Son-in-law, John Griffith; Friends, Lewis Lewis and Evan Lewis. Witnesses, Rees Howell, William Lewis. Mary, daughter of William and Blanch Sharpus, was married to William Bevan, of Newtown, 1705. 3, 8, 1705. William Bevan, of Newtown, Chester Co. and Mary Sharpus, spinster, of Haverford, at Haverford Meeting in the Welch Tract. Witnesses, John and Evan Bevan; William and Ralph Lewis. 11 Mo. 13, 1707. John William, of Blockley, and Catharine Morgan of the same twp. Dau of Owen, dec'd, at Merion Meeting Place. Witnesses: Richard, Ellin and Sarah William; Hunphrey and Cadwallader Morgan. The witnesses' names show relationship of John William to the family of Wm. Ap Edward; and of Catharine Morgan to Cadwallader Morgan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1706 Children of Thomas and Lowry Jones, of Radnor, who were married at the house of Hugh Roberts, Merion, 1, 13, 1686. They had 8 children, 5 of whom died young. Witnesses to the marriage of Thomas Johns of Radnor, and Lowry Johns of Merion, were: - Rees and Hugh John; Edward, Thos. And Robt. Jones; Griffith Owen; John Humphrey. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1714 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1719 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. 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.