Debra, These records are incredible. Thanks for sharing. Wouldn't it be great if all churches would keep records like this, or at least if they shared? Cammie (researching Morgans in New Castle)

X-Message: #5 Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 21:09:25 -0600 From: "The Prough's" <[email protected]> Subject: Merion Meeting Burial Records Incomplete Burial Record of Merion Meeting (Pa. ) Burial Records by Margaret Harvey, A.M. 1694 Ellin Hugh, buried 9 Mo. 25, 1694. Ellin Hugh, 25 of Neinth Mo. 1694. Margaret Thoms, buried 9 Mo. 2, 1694 David Thomas, buried 11 Mo. 16, 1694. The name of David Thomas appears on the first general tax list for the County of Philadelphia, made 1693. He resided in The Welsh Tract. The rate of taxation was "one penny per pound on the clear value of all real and personal estates. And six shillings per head upon such as are not otherwise rated by this Act". David Thomas paid 6 shillings and 1 penny, showing that he was a young man with a small estate. George Harries, 11 Mo. 16, 1694. Died 15th day of January in ye year 1694. (** The sentence "Evan Harris, 6 shillings, is on the List of Taxables for 1693." was crossed out apparently by the author. John Harries, of Goatacre, Wilts, Clothier, in 1681, purchased 1,500 acres, of which he sold 500 acres to Thomas Duckett (in the Liberty Lands, or Blockley). In 1701, John Harries, son and heir of the afors'd John Harris, and Edw'd Harris, having some claim to some part of said land, conveyed the remaining 1,000 acres to Philip Roman. A tract of 750 acres was laid out to John and Edward Harris, in Birmingham, Chester Co. See Penna. Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIX, p 299. John Harris was an "Original Purchaser" of 1,500 acres, "Notwithstanding he is not in the List, the said Dates bearing date in 7 br. 81". See p. 407/ The family name became Harris. Morgan David of Merion, Will signed 12 Mo. 15, 1694. His wife was Katharine. Speaks of his wife Catharine two eldest sons, John and Evan; son David; daughters Katharine and Elizabeth. Mentions "Chestnut-well" and "Beech-well". Overseers, William Howell, Morris Llewellyn, Francis Howell, David Lawrence. Witnesses, Robert Owen, Rowland Powell, John Humphreys. Proved 7 Mo. 18, 1695. Morgan David was an early purchaser in the Welsh Tract. Rich'd Davis sold him 100 a. Rich'd Davis, sold him land 6 Mo. 19, 1686. He was rated 100£ (8 s. 4 d.) on the list of Taxables, 1693. His widow, Kath. m. Evan Harry, 1697. David Davis and Katharine, his sister, and Mary Tidey her daughter and one serv't man named Charles Hues, arrived from Denbyshire, on the "Vine", 7, 17, 1684. the same ship with Robert Owen, his wife Jane and family. Mary Medlicot, 2 Mo. 5, 1695. Mary Medlicot, daughter of Daniel and Martha, was born 7 mo. 7, 1687. Birth recorded at Merion. Daniel Medlicott and Martha Sankey were married 10 Mo. 2, 1684. Elizabeth Evans, wife of Stephen, buried 2 Mo. 12, 1295. Stephen Evans, wife Elizabeth; children, John and Phebe, from Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, settled in Radnor, Pa. 1683. Children born here were Stephen Stephens, Evan Stephens: and Sarah, first female child born of European parents in Radnor. His wife died 1695. He himself lived to an advanced age. Sarah Evans, dau. of 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; that is, near what is now Bryn Mawr. Francis Howell, of Merion, was buried 2 Mo. 16, 1695. His will was signed 1 Mo. 1, 1695. Proved in Philadelphia Sept 12, 1695. He speaks of his wife Margaret, and his brother Thomas Howell. He was from Lancilio, Caermarthenshire, Wales. Francis Howell speaks of his wife Margaret. Brother Thomas. Sisters Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Susan. Leaves a legacy to James Morimer. Witnesses, John Bevan, William Howell, John Humphreys. See Will of Margaret Howell, 1696. William Howell emigrated in 1682. His wife Margaret died in 1685, and in 1687-8, he married Mary Thomas, widow. William Howell married Mary Thomas, widow of Evan Thomas, who purchased 250 acres of land of Lewis David, in Haverford, 1682. The children of Evan and Mary Thomas were Daniel, Evan, Mary. See page 10, Vol I. Penna. Archives, 3d Series. 11, 5, 1687. William Howell of Haverford, at John Bevan's Haverford. Wit: Francis, Thomas and Margaret Howell; John Bevan; John Hayton; Thomas Ellis. The name of William Howell is on the List of Taxables for Haverford, 1693. Francis Howell had a son Thomas Howell (Vol. XIX, p. 545). William Howell was from Castle-bigt, Pembrokeshire. His wife Margaret died 1685. The name of William Howell is on Dr. George Smith's "Map of Early Settlements in Delaware Co.". William Howell was located in Haverford, near Friend's Meeting. Fran: Howell, on List of Taxables 1693. His estate was assessed and worth 80£. The name of Margaret Howell is in the List of residents of Merion, who subscribed for the purchase of lands on the Susquehanna, 1696. Richard Robert, son of John, 8 Mo. 1, 1695. Richard Roberts, son of John and Gainor, was born at Merion, 10 Mo. 18, 1687. Recorded. William Howell and his second wife Mary had a dau. Hannah (b. 5, 17, 1689; d. 5, 6, 1758.) She m. (1) Robert Roberts; (2) Thomas Carleton (m. 3, 20, 1730.) Hannah lived in Kennett; was an active Minister. Ch. of Thos. Carleton and Hannah: Susanna, Thomas.

Some how the URL got split between me and the posting to the list ..... http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/january2003.htm I'm sorry some of you had problems, it really is a neat story, I hope you'll try again. If that ever happens again, you can go to the main www.bitsofblueandgray.com page and there is always a like to the monthy column right there. If anyone can tell me why the split happened or why the coding is there, I'd appreciate it. Jayne McCormick [email protected] http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com ========Original Message======== <A HREF="'3D">http://www.b= itsofblueandgray.com/january2003.htm</A> The story of Matthew Fontaine Maury

Also see U. of Delaware's web page on Dr. Alison: https://www.mis4.udel.edu/askfa/whois.html From: [email protected] Date: Wed Jan 01, 2003 10:44:01 PM US/Eastern To: [email protected] Subject: [PaOldC] Rev. Francis ALISON D.D. (Bio submitted to Cyndie by separate e-mail - URL when available) Francis Alison was an early Presbyterian minister in Chester county (and Philadelphia), and the founder of the academy that became the University of Delaware and another academy that became the University of Pennsylvania! His son, Dr. Francis Alison was "The senior surgeon of the Army's Middle Department..." according to "Battle of Paoli", by Thomas J. McGuire, Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA, 2000, p. 155: This Dr. Francis Alison had two sons. Robert Alison was also a doctor, practicing in Jennersville, and husband to Elizabeth J. Aitken, daughter of John Aitken (of Philadelphia) and Jane McDowell, daughter of Capt. James McDowell and Elizabeth Loughead of Upper Oxford township. Both of the Dr. Alisons are buried in the old section of the New London Presbyterian Church cemetery. Not sure where the Rev. is buried but he died while pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. John ----- Source: Futhey & Cope's 'History of Chester Co., Pennsylvania', pp. 462-3: Francis Alison, D.D. "...was born in the county of Donegal, Ireland, in the year 1705, and completed his studies at the University of Glasgow. He came to America in 1735, and was for awhile engaged as tutor in the family of the father of John DICKINSON, of Delaware. He was licensed as a Presbyterian minister in 1736 or 1737, and on May 25th of the latter year was installed pastor of the New London Presbyterian congregation in Chester Co., Pa., where he continued fifteen years. "In 1743 he opened an academy at New London, which became a justly celebrated institution, and served to aid in furnishing the Presbyterian Church with well-qualified ministers and the State with able civilians. "In 1752 he removed to Philadelphia, and took charge of the Philadelphia Academy. In 1755, upon the establishment of the University of Pennsylvania, he was appointed vice-provost and professor of moral philosophy. He was also assistant minister of the First Presbyterian Church. "The degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon him by Yale College in 1755, and by the College of New Jersey (Princeton) in 1756; and the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, in 1758. This last distinction, now so common, was then rare, and was only conferred upon men of the most distinguished abilities and learning. "Dr. Alison was a man of high character as a Christian, a scholar, and a preacher. He had an unusually accurate and profound acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics, and was well informed in philosophy, history, and general literature. To his zeal for the diffusion of knowledge Pennsylvania owes much of that taste for solid learning and classical literature for which many of her principal characters have been distinguished. "He opposed the throwing off of the proprietary government, and as a reward for his services Richard Penn, it is said, gave him a fine tract of land at the confluence of the Bald Eagle with the west branch of the Susquehana. "He was the founder of the 'Presbyterian Society for the Relief of Ministers and their Widows,' and the first named of its trustees. Although his family could ill afford it he made provision in his will for giving his slaves their liberty. "He had considerable influence in the ecclestiastical judicatories, and in the controversy which agitated the Presbyterian Church in his day he adhered to what was termed the 'Old Side.' "He died Nov. 29, 1779, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. The maiden name of his wife was Armitage. Among other children, he left a son, Dr. Francis Alison, who became a physician of eminence, and who was the father of the late Dr. Robert Alison of Jennersville, and of Oliver Alison, at one time sheriff of Chester County." ----- In the December, 1951 Journal of the Presbyterian Historical Society an article by Thomas C. Pears, Jr. contains information about Francis Alison: "In the minutes of the Presbytery of Donegal for Sept 18, 1733 it is recorded that in response to a supplication from the folks of Brandywine, the Presbytery 'concurred with them in endeavoring to obtain a visit from some of those young Gentlemen who are lately arrived from Ireland and we are informed are now joined to the Presbytery of NEW CASTLE' (DE). A Dr. Matthew WILSON of LEWES, DELAWARE, was born in New London, 1-15-1731. He was brought up under Dr. Alison's pastoral care and became one of the Academy's earliest pupils. Upon the removal of the school to Newark, DE, after it had been placed under the direction of Alexander McDowell... ---------- Source: "Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, comprising a historical sketch of the county", by Samuel T. Wiley and edited by Winfield Scott Garner, Gresham Publishing Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1893, page 617. "FRANCIS ALLISON (sic), D.D., a fine classical scholar and noted Presbyterian divine of Chester County, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1705, and in 1735 came to this county, where he was pastor of New London Presbyterian church for fifteen years, and principal of New London academy from 1743 to 1752. He then removed to Philadelphia, where he had charge of Philadelphia academy until 1755, in which year he was appointed professor of moral philosophy in the university of Pennsylvania, and became assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian church of that city. He died November 29, 1779, and of him it is said that 'to his zeal for the diffusion of knowledge Pennsylvania owes much of that taste for solid learning and classical literature for which many of her principal characters have been distinguished.' " ---------- From http://www.ncpresbytery.org/history.htm "The Synod of Philadelphia agreed to establish a school for those planning to go into the ministry and Newark Academy in New London, Pennsylvania, was started in 1741 by the Rev. Mr. Francis Allison (sic). In 1745 the school moved to Elkton, Maryland, and then, in 1769, to Newark, Delaware. This was the beginning of the University of Delaware. Dr. John McKinly, the first President of the University of Delaware and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in WILMINGTON, paid the salaries of the teachers in the school and sponsored many students in their education there."

From: [email protected] Date: Wed Jan 01, 2003 09:30:39 PM US/Eastern To: [email protected] Subject: [PaOldC] (PaOldC) Jesse Cope GREEN Submitted to Cyndie in separate e-mail - I'll share the URL when available John Source: "Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, comprising a historical sketch of the county", by Samuel T. Wiley and edited by Winfield Scott Garner, Gresham Publishing Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1893, pp. 575-577. "JESSE COPE GREEN was born December 13, 1817, in Birmingham township, Delaware county, Pennsylvania, about six miles from Wilmington, Delaware, and resided there until he removed to West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1841. His early education was received at the schools of his neighborhood. He subsequently attended the boarding schools of Joshua HOOPES, in West Chester, and SAMUEL SMITH, in WILMINGTON, Delaware. The vigorous discipline of farm life, in boyhood, was no drawback to mental cultivation. The leisure moment was not abandoned to leisure. The noon sun and the tallow dip lit the pages of such literature as was within reach. Knowledge was hard-earned, but it was striven for because the young lad knew that knowledge is power and is worth its price. "For more than two hundred years the paternal and maternal ancestors of our subject have been members of the Society of Friends; some of them suffered persecution for conscience' sake. This is a record of character. Could this youthful descendant rest on that? The only way in which we can prove a family name to be an honor to us is by proving ourselves worthy of its honors. "Immediately on leaving school the young man set out to earn a livelihood, and to interest himself actively in the cause of education. He was one of the first to teach school under the 'Common School Law' of Pennsylvania, and taught in Concord, Delaware county, 1836-41. He afterward taught for about a year in the Friends' school in West Chester. "Under the professional tutelage of a prominent dentist in West Chester, in 1842-3, he turned his attention to the study of dentistry. He began to practice in April, 1843, and in August established himself professionally in West Chester, where he has remained continuously in practice ever since. He received the degree, subsequently, of D.D.S., from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, of Philadelphia. In the prosecution of his life profession, Dr. Green has been markedly successful, and this success has arisen mainly from four causes. First, a rare aptness in mechanics; second, a studious habit, keeping him abreast of the times; third, an unflagging energy; fourth, an aim to succeed in life without parleying with evil or making compromises with the spirit of unfairness, deceit or untruth in any guise. "The first of these qualities has shown itself not merely in his success in mechanical and other departments of dentistry, but in his attainments in many forms of applied mechanics, whether in wood or metal work. His microscopes received the praise of the world-renowned Zentmayer, and his slide mounts have been pronounced by experts singularly beautiful in their finish. Much of his meterological apparatus is the product of his mechanical laboratory, and includes the first electrical registering anemonemeter of its kind that was ever made, as well as a very fine mercurial barometer. "On the second point it may be said that Dr. Green was elected a member of the Pennsylvania association of dental surgeons in 1855; he took an active part in effecting the organization of the State dental society, in 1868, of which he was treasurer in 1880 and president in 1883; he held a membership in the American dental association. He was active in the formation of the first National convention of dentists, which began its existence in Philadelphia in 1855. "In 1876, upon the passage of a law requiring the organization of a Pennsylvania State dental examining board, he was elected to serve upon that board, and was made its secretary. He has continued to serve the profession and the public in this responsible and somewhat arduous position without emoluments, from the first meeting of this board up to the present time. "His third mentioned characteristic is sufficiently demonstrated in the life work pictured all through this sketch. "Upon the fourth of the foregoing points, the moral standard, it is a delicate matter to dilate with reference to a living subject. But as an example to young men it may be pardonable to point with one hand to Dr. Green's attainments in his profession, as well as in his studies and acquirements aside, and with the other hand to his reputation for a high sense of honor in all his dealings. It is not out of place to illustrate this point by recalling his rigorous adherence to his principle never to deceive an innocent patient, and particularly a little child. "Notwithstanding his first devotion to business - his determination to drive it, rather than to let it drive him - Dr. Green long ago found and still finds time to serve the community in many forms of gratuitous activity. "He was a member of the West Chester school board for many years, and some time its treasurer and president. In 1857 he originated a movement to establish district school libraries for which the State law made no provision. To this end he devoted, for three years, a part of his personal commissions as district treasurer for the purchase of books for the public welfare. "He has been a volunteer observer for the Smithsonian Institution and the weather bureau at Washington since 1855, and also for the Pennsylvania State weather service since its organization. He was deeply and actively interested in the anti-slavery movement from 1841. He is president of the Trust and Relief society of West Chester, holds the responsible position of overseer in Friends meeting, and treasurer of the latter since 1864. His connection with the Oakland Cemetery Company, of which he has been a manager for many years, dates from its organization, in 1852. He was one of the organizers of the West Chester Microscopical society, and has served both as its treasurer and president. For forty-four years he has been an active member and treasurer of the First West Chester Fire Company. "Dr. Green's interests have been broad catholic, as well as special and particular. He has a fine miscellaneous library, including a number of 'large paper' and 'de-luxe' editions; and an extensive collection of autograph letters, containing a number of rarities. Probably the finest collection of Continental, Colonial, Confederate and other rare paper money in Chester county is in his possession, as a result of long and intelligent gathering. Not the least interesting antiquarian feature of his library is the fine collection of almanacs, some of them dating back to the beginning of the sixteenth century. For more than a score of years, Dr. Green has been making a collection of walking sticks, which now number over one hundred and thirty pieces. Some of these are made from historic timber, some are rare woods from distant parts of the earth, some are made of various woods exquisitely fitted and finely finished. Altogether the collection is valuable from whatever point of view it may be considered. "Dr. Green is the only son of William Green, who was born in Birmingham, Delaware county, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1791, removed to West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1845, and lived there until his death, April 19, 1881. William married, March 5, 1817, Phebe Hatton, who was born in Birmingham, Delaware county, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1797, and at this writing is still living in full possession of her faculties, active in mind and body. Dr. Green's paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather was Thomas Green, a native of England, who emigrated in 1686, settled at Concord, Delaware county, Pennsylvania, and died there about 1713. His maternal ancestry also is English, the first emigrant coming to this country about 1682 and settling in Providence, Delaware county, Pennsylvania. The genealogy in several branches has been published with some fulness of detail in Munsell's American Ancestry, Vol. VI. "Dr. Green was married September 30, 1845, to Alice W., daughter of Edward and Tabitha Shields, of West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have four children, Clara, Mary, Edith, and William Hatton. Edith died in her fourth year, February 8, 1859. Mary died in her thirty-fourth year, October 1, 1886. The other two are still living. Clara, the eldest, was married October 28, 1875, to Patterson DuBois, of Philadelphia. They have had four children, the youngest of whom, Constance, alone survives."

I'd like to share with all of you the Bits of Blue and Gray January Column, Matthew Fontaine Maury - Scientist, Curmudgeon, Confederate by Ted Fisher <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/january2003.htm">http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/january2003.htm</A> The story of Matthew Fontaine Maury from his roots back to the 1500's.  You will read about his family amd military career thru the pre Civil War and during the war.  You will also read post Civil War times. I hope you enjoy.  I apologize if you should receive duplicate copies of this. Jayne McCormick [email protected] or [email protected] <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/">Bits of Blue and Gray</A>

Dear List, I am new to this & have some puzzles to solve. Seeking your help. My husband's family came from Wilmington, DE. Since his parents are divorced & grandparents deceased it's nearly impossible to get family info. here goes, FRANCIS PATRICK FITZPATRICK, died March 22, 1991, at the age of 81 & his wife Hanna T. Fitzpatrick, died Dec. 24, 1985 at the age of 74. Both are buried at the Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington. My question is: Who are the parents of Francis P. Fitzpatrick & the parents of Hanna T. Fitzpatrick? We have heard that Hanna's maiden name was Murphy. Also that their grandparents hailed from Cork Co.,Ireland. Would appreciate any tips and/or answers. I do have the names of the siblings of Francis & Hanna. Willing to share what info I do have. Please contact me if you are from this line. thanks in advance. Sincerely, Kandy Fitzpatrick

A Calendar of DE Wills, New Castle Cnty, 1682-1800, Colonial Dames of DE, 1911, reprint 2000, Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, MD John PHILLIPS, Sr. Yeoman. Mill Creek Hundred. 11th d, 2nd m, 1771. 23 Apr 1772. K:21 Three grndchldrn namely my son William's son James PHILLIPS; my dtr Esther's son James DIXSON; my dtr Sarah's son James YOUNG; dtr Elizabeth PRYOR; grndchld Hannah PRYOR. Exec: Son William PHILLIPS. Jacob BELEW. Red Lion Hundred. 11 Mar 1780. 21 Dec 1781. L:253 Wife Sarah; son Thomas; dtrs Sarah, Fanny PRYER & Elizabeth; Thomas REECE, widow KILPATRICK; JOhn PRYER. Exec: wfie Sarah BELEW, John HYET (HYATT). Thomas BELLEW. Pencader Hundred. 10 Aug 1790. Filed. Wife Elizabeth; cousins Elizabeth & Sarah PRYOR, Patty & Sarah GEST, John DOUGHERTY. Exec: wife Elizabeth & William HENDERSON, Jr John PRYOR. Red Lion Hundred. 01 Nov 1791. 15 Nov 1791. N:223 Four chldrn Sarah, Elizabeth, Thomas Ellot & Margaret PRYOR. Exec: James DELAP. William WILSON. Yeoman. White Clay Creek Hundred. 26 Mar 1778. 16 Sep 1778. L:71 Wife Jean; Jean PUGH, dtr of 3rd wife; dtr Mary REYNOLDS wife of John; chldrn William & Ann. Exec: friend James WILSON. Daniel NICKOLS. Mill Creek Hundred. 07 Apr 1795. 20 Jun 1798. O:350. Nephew Thomas DIXSON son of Isaac, dec'd; grndsn Daniel GREEG son of William, dec'd; grt nephews Thomas, Jesse & Isaac DIXSON sons of Thomas; late wife's children Charles & Grace GAUSE; Samuel DIXSON's 3 dtrs Mary, Jane & Martha; David PUSEY's 4 chldrn Ann, David, John & Lydia; James & Annie WILSON; Robert & Ann PHILLIPS; nephews Isaac, Silas & Jehu DIXSON sons of Isaac, dec'd; Sister Ann's 4 other chldrn Dinah JACKSON, Levi & William TATE & Martha PAINTER; nephews Jacob & Thomas NICKOLS sons of John; Charity CHERRY wife of William CHERRY and Hannah BROWN, dec'd, dtrs of brthr John; William BROWN son of sd Hannah; brthr John's grndsn Robert CLENDENON; brthr Isaac; brthr Thomas' widow & son Daniel NICKOLS; brthr Joseph's son Samuel & his sister Hannah wife of Stephen LOGUE; brthr Samuel's widow & children Ellis NICKOLS, Susannah -------& Edith SHARPLESS; Isaac DIXSON son of nephew John dec'd; late wife's grndsn Daniel GREGG; Stephen WILSON; Ann GREAVE; Margaret LOCKARD; Phebe CHERRY dtr of William & Charity. Exec: sons in law James WILSON & Robert PHILLIPS. The above are all of the PRYORs, any spelling, but only the James WILSON mentions, due to a large number of WILSON mentions.

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I just learned that a lady that is going to publish a book on my relatives has info on the Abrams for several generations. I will wait for the book to come out next year and learn who those people were. If you would like info from that book, contact me in probably Feb. and I will let you know which Abrams were in the lineage. Linda Cathy Berger wrote: > I'm interested in your Mary Abrams. Do you have anything on her family? I > have done a lot of research in PA and DE and MD. > > Cathy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Linda Harney" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 6:49 PM > Subject: Re: [NewCastle] Henry Garretson > > > To Joy and Jeannie - I too have Garretson's in my line from Delaware. I > am > > looking for anyone that can add to my lineage. In Delaware my > > gggggrandfather was James Garretson b 1745 and married Mary Abrams. They > > had 3 children that I know of. There is also a Henry Garretson down the > > line. Would like to correspond with both of you to compare notes. Thank > > you. > > Linda > > > > ~Jeannie Morris wrote: > > > > > ON > > > > > > Joy, > > > I don't have a listing of wills, but I do have Garretson's on my > > > husband's side. I have that Mary Elizabeth Garretson (b 1838, d 1939) > > > married Davis B. Meeser (b 1834, d 1914). They would be my husband's > > > great grandparents. Is this the same Mary Garretson that is your > > > gggrandmother? > > > > > > ~Jeannie > > > > > > -------------------------------------- > > > > > > Saw the above name mentioned on recent posting. If someone on the list > > > has a > > > listing of wills, I would appreciate a lookup of Henry Garretson. His > > > daughter, Mary Garretson is my gggrandmother. Also, I saw that an > > > Ambrose > > > Baker was a witness to a will, I amy have a connection to him. These > > > names > > > were in a reference and I am not sure who sent the original posting. > > > > > > Joy > > > > > >

A Calendar of DE Wills, New Castle Cnty, 1682-1800, Colonial Dames of DE, 1911, reprint 1989, 1996, 200 Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, MD. HYATTs w/wills or will mentions from the Index: Abraham, Alvin, Ann, Caleb, Catherine, David, Eleanor, Ephraim, Francis, Isaac, Isabel, Jacob, John, Joseph, Mary, Peter, Rachel, Rebecca, Sarah, Stephen, Susanna, Thomas, Valentine & William.

A Calendar of DE Wills, New Castle Cnty, 1682-1800, Colonial Dames of DE, 1911, reprint 1989, 1996, 200 Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, MD. Thomas HYATT. Yeoman. St Georges Hundred. 19 Apr 1742. 17 Sep 1744. Misc 1:195. Wife Rachel; sons Thomas, David, Jacob, Peter, Caleb & Joseph; grndsn Thomas PETERSON son of John PETERSON; dtr Cathren JOHNSON; dtr Mary HOLLAND wife of John. Exec: wife Rachel & son Caleb. Rachel HYATT. Widow of Thomas HYATT. (Nunc) 27 Sep 1749. Misc 1:201. Son Peter HYATT; sons's wives; sons in law wives; step son Thomas; his dtr Rachel; grnddtr Rachel dtr of David HYATT. Attest: Agnes HOOK, Mary VANDYKE.

would you know how far back one could obtain marriage bonds? My g-g-grandparents were married in Wilmington in 1854. Thanks, Elizabeth ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Date: Sunday, December 29, 2002 7:06 am Subject: [NewCastle] Marriage Bonds 1898-1901 > Hello, > I recently received 3 marriage records from New Castle County from > 1898 and > 1901. Sent with the certificates listing bride, groom, parents etc > were > marriage bonds. > I have not seen these at such a late date in other research I have > done.My question is, was the person signing the bond with the > groom usually > someone well known to him such as a family member? > Onthe bond for Lee B. FRENCH, his father Jonathan Leroy FRENCH > signed with > him. I have two CLARKE brothers who married in 1898, their father > had died > by 1890. Co-signing with Charles Frederick CLARKE was William > Miller MCCANN. > The bond for William Raymond CLARKE lists William S. CLOUD. These > people > were not listed as witnesses to the marriage except J.L. FRENCH. > Thank you for any suggestions. > Kathy Karn > >

Not much I could f ind on Hyatts in early 18th century: Records, Welsh Tract Baptist Meeting: Jane Hyatt and Mary Watson bapt. Aug. 2, 1735. NCC Land Records: Deed. On 01-OCT-1706. Andrew Peterson of Appoquinimink, yeoman, to Thomas Hyatt of the County of West Chester in the province of New York, yeoman, and Andrew VanDike of the same county, yeoman. ...A tract of land on the north side of Appoquinimink Creek bounded by the first point of land in a small creek called Drawyers Creek & the swamp containing 400 acres. Now Andrew Peterson for 90 pounds granted to Isaac Gooding, Thomas Hyatt & Andrew VanDike the said tract of land. Isaac Gooding is to hold two full fifths parts of said tract, Thomas Hyatt to have two full fifths parts of said tract & Andrew VanDike to have one full fifth part. NCC Wills: Hyatt, Thomas, yeoman, St. George's Hundred. April 19, 1742. Sept. 17, 1744. Wife Rachel; sons Thomas, David, Jacob, Peter, Caleb and Joseph; grandson Thomas Peterson, son of John Peterson; daughter Cathren Johnson; daughter Mary Holland, wife of John. Exc. wife, Rachel and son, Caleb. ------------------------------------------------------------- On Sunday, December 29, 2002, at 10:21 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Debbie......As your time permits, could you tell me whether any HYATT > folks > from Netherlands show up early 1700's in New Castle Co? Think > progenitor was > a Peter Hyatt. Thanks for sharing interesting materials. Charlie > Murphy > near Seattle. >

Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:06:48 -0600 From: "The Prough's" <[email protected]> Subject: Merion Meeting Burial Records. 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 puncuation, 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.

In a message dated 12/29/02 10:22:26 AM EST, [email protected] writes: > [email protected] Kathy, I have several marriage bonds too. The understanding I have about these bonds and their signers is that it could be anyone who knew the groom well enough to know that he was free to marry the bride. Free from already being married, or having any other reasons preventing him from honoring the bonds of marriage. I have a great grandfather who became widowed, his oldest son signed the bond for his second marriage. I have inlaws ancestors who have signers with no apparent relationship. The signer had to guarantee the bond and pay the cost stated in the bond if for any reason the groom could not or did not marry the intended bride. This how it was explained to me at the Archives in Dover when I first found my first bonds of marriage. I hope this helps. Take care. Vickie

Debbie......As your time permits, could you tell me whether any HYATT folks from Netherlands show up early 1700's in New Castle Co? Think progenitor was a Peter Hyatt. Thanks for sharing interesting materials. Charlie Murphy near Seattle.

Hello, I recently received 3 marriage records from New Castle County from 1898 and 1901. Sent with the certificates listing bride, groom, parents etc were marriage bonds. I have not seen these at such a late date in other research I have done. My question is, was the person signing the bond with the groom usually someone well known to him such as a family member? Onthe bond for Lee B. FRENCH, his father Jonathan Leroy FRENCH signed with him. I have two CLARKE brothers who married in 1898, their father had died by 1890. Co-signing with Charles Frederick CLARKE was William Miller MCCANN. The bond for William Raymond CLARKE lists William S. CLOUD. These people were not listed as witnesses to the marriage except J.L. FRENCH. Thank you for any suggestions. Kathy Karn

The Brandywine Battlefield Park is lovely and a nice place to visit, see the houses and picnic. But actually the park is not on the land where the battle was fought. It was north of the park. It has not been preserved and is in grave danger of being lost. The park was set up when the whole area was farms. I'm way behind about what's going on with the battlefield area but as far as I know it is unfortunately being developed, fast. There was a big push several years ago to let the politicians and public know about this and to try to set up a program to save as much as possible. Marge Green > P.s. The Brandywine Battlefield has been preserved and is a lovely > place to > visit! Anyone who treks to Chester Co. should take an afternoon to > stroll > the Battlefield and visit the headquarters there - a lovely old stone > house. > The Battlefield is a great place for an afternoon picnic.

From New Castle County, Delaware Land Records: Declaration: On 28-NOV-1702 James Logan, Receiver General of the Province of Pennsylvania by virtue of a commission from William Penn, Governor, to George Deakyne of the County of New Castle. Whereas the Governor by commission dated 29 Oct. last appointed me his Receiver General of all his rent due him out of the said province with full power to appoint deputies to demand the same becoming due. Due to the Proprietary within the County of New Castle, I have debuted & appointed George Deakyne to be the collector in said county. Signed James Logan. Recorded 08-MAY-1705. Deed. 01-JAN-1703. Richard Halliwell of the Town of New Castle, Merchat to George Deakyne of the Town of New Castle, Surveyor. Whereas William Penn by patent dated 22-JUL-1684 recorded in New Castle Book A, Page 22 granted to Hendrick Vandenburgh, late of New Castle, merchant, a tract of land called Poplar Neck situated on the North Side of Red Lyon branch bounded by land of Olla Paulson containing 200 acres...Now Richard Halliwell for 40 pounds granted to George Deakyne the said tract of 200 acres. Signed Richard Halliwell. Delivered in the presence of Richard Cantwell & William Tonge. Recorded May, 1705. (B2:322) Deed. On 17-AUG-1705 Hannah Ellis of the town of New Castle, widow to George Deakyne of the said county, Surveyor. Hannah Ellis for 12 pounds grant to George Deakyne (this must be Jr.) a house and lot being on the southwest end of the town of New Castle adjoining the lots of George Deakyne containing 30 foot and 300 foot in length, which said lot is part of a tract of land granted by patent from Francis Lovelace, late Governor General, dated 01-OCT-1699 to Seargent John Askew. Said Askew sold this house and lot to Henry Vandenbrugh & Vandenbrugh sold same to Cornelius Post. Post conveyed it to John Ellis by deed dated 22-JUL-1695 & John Ellis by his last will and testament gives Hannah his wife full power to sell & dispose of said house & lot for the good of her & the children. Hannah Ellis appointed her beloved friend William Tonge to be her lawful attorney to make over the said lot to George Deakyne. Signed Hannah Ellis. Delivered in the presence of Edward Thomas Nowell, Robert Marley & Robert Dyre. Recorded 05-FEB-1706. (B2:411) Deed. On 19-DEC-1706. John Mundroe & John Russell both of the county of New Castle, planters to George Deakyne of the county of New Castle, planter. John Mundroe & John Russell for 25 pounds granted to George Deakyne a tract of land situated near the branches of Blackbird Creek bounded by the land of Nicholas Smith containing 308 acres formerly granted to John Mundroe by a warrant dated 25-JUN-1705 which said warrant was assigned over by said Mundroe to John Russell on 29-MAY-1706. Signed John Russell Delivered in the presence of Elizabeth Bade, Nathaniel Russell, Thomas Deakyne & Nicholas Smith. Acknowledged in court 20-AUG-1708 by William Tonge by letter. of attorney lawfully followed, the said Richard Reynolds being dead. (C1:115) Deed. On 10-MAY-1707. Hans Marcusson of Ceilll [sic] County in the province of Maryland, planter to George Deakyne of the County of New Castle, surveyor. Hans Marcusson for 28 pounds granted to George Deakyne a tract of land situated on the south side of the main branch of St. George's Creek adjoining the land of John & Robert Darby containing 228 acres. Hans Marcusson appointed Richard Reynolds to be his attorney and deliver this in open court. Signed Hans Marcusson. Delivered in the presence of John Ogle & Joseph Clayton. Acknowledged in court 01-NOV-1707.. (C1:104) Deed. On 26-MAR-1707. George Deakyne of the county of New Castle, surveyor to Thomas Deakyne, son & heir of George Deakyne. George Deakyne for the father love he bears his son Thomas Deakyne and granted & confirmed to Thomas Deakyne all that tract of land on the north side of Red Lyon Creek, bounded by Pigeons Run, other land of George Deakyne, Red Lyon Creek, land of Peter Anderson, the King's Road, Poplar Neck, the main branch of Red Lyon Creek, Red Lyon Creek Bridge & land of Christopher Shegell containing near 600 acres, also 1 acre on the south side of Red Lyon Creek where Thomas Deakyne shall take occasion to build a mill. Thomas Deakyne shall reserve a maintenance of George Deakyne, shall find for his father sufficient meat, drink washing & lodging during his natural life & 1 small lodging room & his office for the afore said terms & liberty to keep 1 horse or more in the pasture and shall yearly pay his father 10 bushels of oats or Indian corn & 8 bushels of wheat for Nowells plantation, but if George Deakyne shall have occasion to leave his son, then the said Thomas Deakyne shall yearly pay to his said father only 10 pounds with 8 bushels of wheat for Edward Thomas Nowells plantation & for want of Thomas Deakyne not performing & paying his said father as per agreement, that it shall be lawful for George Deakyne to reenter the afore said premises by distress until sufficient satisfaction be had. Signed George Deakyne. Delivered in the presence of Edward Thomas Nowell & Obidiah Houll. Recorded 3-DEC-1709. (C1:130) Letter of Attorney. On 19-JUL-1708. John Russell of the county of New Castle, yeoman, appointed my trusty friend William Tonge, gentleman of New Castle, to acknowledge a deed made by me the the said John Russell to George Deakyne for 300 acres of land. Signed John Russell. Delivered in the presence of John Heally & Samuel Vance. Proved in curt 20-AUG-1708. (C1:118) Deed. On 12-MAY-1708. George Deakyne of the county of New Castle, surveyor to Philip Truax of East Jersey in the township of Freehold, yeoman. George Deakyne for 52 pounds 10 shillings granted to Philip Truax a tract of land bounded by St. George's Creek & land of Robert Darby containing 228 acrea. Which said tract was granted by the Court at New Castle to Hans Marcuson by deed dated 10-MAY-1707 sold to George Deakyne. George Deakyne shall protect said deed from claims from Richart Garrot (Garrett) & his heirs & against Hans Marcuson & his heirs. Signed George Deakyne. Delivered in the presence of Jonas Arskins, John Ogle & Elston Wallis. Acknowledged in court 20-MAY-1708. (B2:482) Agreement. On 05-DEC-1709. Whereas George Dakeyne has repeatedly requested of me a small tract of land containing about 1/2 doz. acres near the town of New Castle in consideraton of his services not yet fully satisfied, I do hereby certify that the said George Dakeyne shall have the said land confirmed unto him on a reasonable rent as soon as he has cleared off his bond to his proprietary and shall in the meantime continue in quiet posession thereof. Signed James Logan. Recorded 04-MAR-1709/10. (Book 2:page 226).