Hi Cathy, I read with interest about your Reese family. I guess the two of you have been communicating back and forth about this family. I am writing to the list in hopes that somebody can shed some light on questions about my Evans family. They were in Chester Co. as early as early 1800's to the best of my knowledge. Have ggggrandfather and his wife and family. One of the boys was named: Reese. This is the family: Abraham or Abram Evans- born 15 August 1786 Delaware married (Veteran of war of 1812) Rebecca ? born Pa 1793. They had ten children. One was named Reese Martin Evans. He was born 1837. His older brother was my ggrandfather William Miller Evans. He served as a Pvt. in the civil war. Just wondering how this Reese name ties in. A bit unusual for a first name. I have the names of all the children and some of the marriages. There are some popular Chester Co. names in this family. Two of the children married into the Yarnall family. Hope somebody out there will regonize one or more of these names. Thanks, Sue in Florida

Hi, Other than screaming when you sent me the proof of Delia's parents, I haven't done anything else on the Reeces until today. Well, I did read each email you sent me, but didn't try to put anything together. Today I finally got down to where I could see the desktop and I pulled all my Reece emails out to study. Then I came over here to the computer to put Lewis Reece's children into my PAF - and saw that I had already added Lewis and Catherine as parents and John as grandfather. So I started going through your emails to find out how you know that Lewis was the son of John. Was he also the Lewis who was brother of Reece? I haven't yet pulled out my large Reece file, but rather worked on what was not yet filed. Tomorrow I can dig deeper. But maybe you can fill me in on John. He wasn't the John and Jane was he? I find that I have Lewis everywhere as the son of everybody!!! That St Georges property is probably the clue I'm overlooking, for I remember someone leaving a property there to someone's son. I am looking at this as Lewis, a blacksmith, had property in both St Georges and in Christiana or White Clay HD. Now to find out who the wife Catherine belonged to. Shame she was'n t one of the Lewises. She must have b een related, or maybe Lewis' mother was related for the girls to choose him as guardian. Or am I confused again? We have been home for a week and still have four more days - except for church of course. And Marion did her volunteer job today as usual at the hospital. I haven't gotten stir crazy yet, and over the last two days I've really gotten a lot of genealogy filing done. I'm proud of myself. Of course I've been ignoring all the papers I'm supposed to work up for the historical society. I've been both the auditing committee and the budget committee chairperson, plus doing my usual volunteer work, and it's had me swamped. And my "to do" "to answer" pile here at the computer is about 2 inches thick. I've always prayed that I'd always have too much to do and not be able to get bored. I dread sitting in a nursing home staring at the walls. Hope you haven't been hit by all that bad winter weather. We have been so lucky so far. Down to below zero a time or two but no snow nor ice to speak of. Today all that becomes insignificant when we hear of 40,000+ lost in tidal wave and more than that not yet accounted for. I read a novel not long ago of a tidal wave hitting California and have lived with that dread ever since. I usually stay away from scary novels. A Happy New Year to you and yours. Can you believe that Y2K wasn't just yesterday?j Cathy

Hi Paula, The information I have is that the parents of John Ward Davis were probably William Davis and Margaret Ward. My information also says that his maternal grandfather was John Ward and that he inherited his property from that grandfather. Information from a family chart I found in the Historical Society of Cecil County says that his mother was Margaret Ward and that she died in 1825. Census information says that John Ward Davis's father and mother were both born in Delaware, my guess is around 1800. There must have been a will for John Ward to leave the property to his grandson - I just need to get it. I have the following: John Ward Davis was identified as the owner of "Ward's Knowledge" in the Lake, Griffing & Stevenson county atlas of 1877. Source: "At the Head of the Bay" p. 296. DEATH: John Ward Davis, Sr. John Ward Davis, Sr., died at his home near Cecilton on May 27, 1907,aged 83 years. Mr. Davis was a native of the First District, having been born on the Davis farm where he resided all his life. He followed farming successfully, and was interested in all public matters. In politics he was a Democrat, and in 1867 was elected to the House of Delegates. He was survived by three sons, to whom he made the following bequests: To John Ward Davis he bequeathed the Price farm of 307 acres; to Edgar J. Davis the Cash Corner farm; to William B. Davis the Pearce farm, and to Frances W. Davis and Mary Ellen Davis, daughters of William B. Davis, the Home farm, which was to be managed by their father until they reached the age of 21 years. Cecil County News 5/29/1907. Any information you might run across that would tie this William Davis in with one of the local Davis families from MD or DE would be very interesting. I have a hunch that he might be part of the Isaac Davis of Milford, DE descendants but haven't quite made the connection yet. Ellen Ward -----Original Message----- From: paul palmateer [mailto:plp128@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 11:11 PM To: DENEWCAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NewCastle] William Davis Hello Ellen, I am searching the Davis family of White Clay and Pencader Hundreds. they also lived in MD at times. I have William Davis b. abt 1795 in MD Mary b. abt 1804 in DE Children I know of Wesley 1845 in MD and Nathan b. ? I wonder if this is the same as your Davis family Wesley m. Margaret Mckinney I would like to more about your Davis family. Thanks Paula HMWEBBER@aol.com wrote: Hi Ellen, I found the following Administration: ADMINS: Last Name First Name Number Date Box # DAVIS William 717 6 Nov 1822 23 This index gives nothing more than the deceased person's name, the date the admin. was filed & the number of the admin. & what box it is stored in. You can now contact or go to the Registry of Wills Office at the Delaware Co. Court House in Media, PA. Ask to see or get a copy of this "Will or Administration," & give them the above info. I think the cost is about $2.00 per page. DELAWARE COUNTY COURT HOUSE Front & Orange Streets Media, PA http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ Register of Wills: Probate Records (610) 891-4400 Wills & Letters of Administration Happy Holiday's, Helen In a message dated 12/6/04 8:04:41 PM, ellen@bcpl.net writes: << Helen, Thank you so much for the offer! I'm looking for the will of a William Davis. Bad name to ask for, I know. BUT his wife's name would have been Margaret or Rebecca and his son's name was John Ward Davis. I suspect his wife was already gone before he died but am not positive. Thanks again, Ellen Ward >> --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun!

Hello Ellen, I am searching the Davis family of White Clay and Pencader Hundreds. they also lived in MD at times. I have William Davis b. abt 1795 in MD Mary b. abt 1804 in DE Children I know of Wesley 1845 in MD and Nathan b. ? I wonder if this is the same as your Davis family Wesley m. Margaret Mckinney I would like to more about your Davis family. Thanks Paula HMWEBBER@aol.com wrote: Hi Ellen, I found the following Administration: ADMINS: Last Name First Name Number Date Box # DAVIS William 717 6 Nov 1822 23 This index gives nothing more than the deceased person's name, the date the admin. was filed & the number of the admin. & what box it is stored in. You can now contact or go to the Registry of Wills Office at the Delaware Co. Court House in Media, PA. Ask to see or get a copy of this "Will or Administration," & give them the above info. I think the cost is about $2.00 per page. DELAWARE COUNTY COURT HOUSE Front & Orange Streets Media, PA http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ Register of Wills: Probate Records (610) 891-4400 Wills & Letters of Administration Happy Holiday's, Helen In a message dated 12/6/04 8:04:41 PM, ellen@bcpl.net writes: << Helen, Thank you so much for the offer! I'm looking for the will of a William Davis. Bad name to ask for, I know. BUT his wife's name would have been Margaret or Rebecca and his son's name was John Ward Davis. I suspect his wife was already gone before he died but am not positive. Thanks again, Ellen Ward >> --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun!

Happy Holidays Helen, Would appreciate a look-up on my GGG Grandfather Capt. Arthur Allston WELLS who was killed in Wilmington on 20 Jan., 1824. Wife's name Ann(e). Have been trying to find where they are buried since 1998. If there's a will perhaps this will lead me in the right direction. Thanks, William M. Wells Portland, Ore. William Wells wmwells@earthlink.net > Hi list, > > I just received info from Dr. Bob Plowman of the Delaware Co. Archives > & I will be glad to do lookups for "Wills from 1789-1853 & Admins. from > 1789-1850" in this new Index Lists. > > Please e-mail me the person's "given name" & "surname." > > Please do NOT ask for all the "JONES," etc. > > Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) > > Helen M. Imburgia > 396 Derry Drive > Aston, PA 19014 > (610) 358-1102 > HMWEBBER@aol.com > Local Historian - Family Genealogist > - Founder of the DCGS

Need someone that has Delaware Gen Soc Journals to lookup for me: James & John Morrison Vol. 10 No. 2, page 42, Oct 1999 - Admin Abstracts of New Castle County. What is it, any dates?? Robert Morrison Vol. 7 No. 4 page 95, Oct 1994 - New Castle Marriage Bonds. Who did he marry, dates and any other data given. I plan to order the Journals if the Morrison's are who I think they are. I'm looking for three Morrison brothers, John, James and Robert who came form Scotland in 1750. Thanks, Bill Hayes

Need someone that has Delaware Gen Soc Journals to lookup for me: James & John Morrison Vol. 10 No. 2, page 42, Oct 1999 - Admin Abstracts of New Castle County. What is it, any dates?? Robert Morrison Vol. 7 No. 4 page 95, Oct 1994 - New Castle Marriage Bonds. Who did he marry, dates and any other data given. I plan to order the Journals if the Morrison's are who I think they are. I'm looking for three Morrison brothers, John. James and Robert who came form Scotland in 1750. Thanks, Bill Hayes

Could you please find a Subject that does not include the name Ridgway when that name does not appear anywhere in the text? It is misleading for those of us researching that surname, especially when we can ill-afford taking time to search all through the message for Ridgway data. Thank you, Isabel

How interesting! Thank you for the clarification on Ephriam and Theodesia. William Biles b.1644 who held Meetings in his home in Falls Twp. was my 8th great grand father. I also have a William Biles married to Hannah Kirkbride, he is a loose/nonrelated entry on my tree until I can connect him. I found him in the Pa. Archives series 2 volume II, Marriage licenses Issued in the province of Pennsylvania. William Biles and Hannah Kirkbride, June 21, 1766 Another connection is Elizabeth Hutchins married to William Biles Thorn (3rd cousin) Theodosia Hewlings brother Joseph Hewlings and his wife Hannah Wood's daughter Rebecca Hewlings married Paul Crispin who is the grandson of Silas Crispin and Mary Stockton my 7th greats. Hmm.. sounds like we are distantly connect as well, this world gets smaller and smaller! Pam In a message dated 12/15/2004 2:23:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, HFAGLEY@aol.com writes: Pam,my wife,and I,both have Falls Meeting,Bucks ancestors. .Our people pioneered the 1st county east of Cincinnati,and were no longer Quakers. Her Pheobe Hutchison was expelled from Falls meeting i 1757,and married ,1761,Christ Church,Phila,to Wm Ashton.They had Samuel Ashton at Bristol in 1771..My own widow of Randal Iden,and children,lived with my wife's Joseph Kirkbride on arrival on the Delaware. Pamela Wright Bucks County, PA. Researching Surnames: Ashcraft / Ashcroft, Ashfield, Biles, Bullock, Canby, Goldstone, Hauf / Hanf, Hewlings/Huelings, Hornby, Hunt, Kelty, Levering, Macknet / Mackinet, Makela, Marshall, Morris, Nori, Ogborne, Robinson, Rose, Shoemaker, Stucke, Thorn(e), Wambold / Wampole, Weikel, Wetherill, Williamson, Wisham. View my genealogy queries: http://cousinconnect.com/p/a/0/u/70526/

Did I miss something. I'm looking for a Mary Carr. Never thought to look for her in Delaware. Thought they were in Delaware Co. This would probably be her maiden name though. This Mary, married a Smiley and her first son was named James Carr Smiley. This is a tough one. Can any of you help? Thanks, Sue in Florida

Your welcome Vickie. :) Happy Holiday's, Helen

Pam,my wife,and I,both have Falls Meeting,Bucks ancestors. .Our people pioneered the 1st county east of Cincinnati,and were no longer Quakers. Her Pheobe Hutchison was expelled from Falls meeting i 1757,and married ,1761,Christ Church,Phila,to Wm Ashton.They had Samuel Ashton at Bristol in 1771..My own widow of Randal Iden,and children,lived with my wife's Joseph Kirkbride on arrival on the Delaware.

The Ephriam Vauses married at Phila 1ST Presbyterian,but the wife was raised in Evesham Quakers in Burlington,NJ. tHEODESIA'S MOTHER'S Burlington ,NJ will was written after the Indians had over-run the Vause's Va home in 1756.. "If my daughter returns" or similar wording.Anyway,the Hulings-Hewlings and Inskeeps lived not far apart,on Pennsaulken sp? creek that divides Burlington from old Gloucester Co,NJ. Jcob Sodowski m 1st a Vause,and 2nd an Evans. His brother,Jonathan,killed during the Rev War,may have married an Inskeep. Some resesearchers say it was their father,Andrew,who married the Inskeep. _Sandusky-L-request@rootsweb.com_ (mailto:Sandusky-L-request@rootsweb.com) SUBSCRIBE Ask old Ed Pink there about RIDGEWAY.-OLDEN.

Thanks Helen, Take care, Vickie

Thanks Helen

Hi, I'm a little confused .... "Phila PrresbyterianmEvesham Quaker of Burlington Co,NJ" what does this mean? I know that Evesham MM was under Philadelphia Yearly meeting, but the Presbyterian part is a little out of my league. Where did this story come from? it is very interesting, was it from an early paper or a history of the area? Do you know Ephriam's sisters name? Pamela Wright Bucks County, PA. Researching Surnames: Ashcraft / Ashcroft, Ashfield, Biles, Bullock, Canby, Goldstone, Hauf / Hanf, Hewlings/Huelings, Hornby, Hunt, Kelty, Levering, Macknet / Mackinet, Makela, Marshall, Morris, Nori, Ogborne, Robinson, Rose, Shoemaker, Stucke, Thorn(e), Wambold / Wampole, Weikel, Wetherill, Williamson, Wisham. View my genealogy queries: http://cousinconnect.com/p/a/0/u/70526/

Ephriam Inskeep Capt Ephriam Vause m at Phila PrresbyterianmEvesham Quaker of Burlington Co,NJ tHEODESIA HEWLINGS. Indians killed,or captured Theodesia and daughters at Salem, Va in the mid Great Valley of Va,1756 era. Inskeep's ;ived just south of Evesham,Burlington Co,NJ. IN THE AREA TODAY OF Haddonfield ,CAMDEN CO,NJ,but then old Gloucester Co,NJ. Jacob Sodowski, 1773 Ky surveyor,married Capt Wm Vause's sister,likely just across the South Branch of the Potomac from Moorefield,WV. Abraham Iskeep's line had a cemetary of the farm of the Sodowski's and Johnson's.

Hi, folks. I came across this story about an 18th Century resident named Clem Hathaway. If anyone knows more about Clem or this incident, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks Mark E. Dixon Wayne, PA > During the Revolutionary War, my great grandfather Richard (Clayton), was > the keeper and proprietor of the hotel at the head of the pier at Port > Penn, Delaware. He had a hostler named Clem Hathaway. When the British > Fleet sailed up the river, a few enthusiastic patriots secured an old > cannon which they planted upon the pier and opened fire upon the passing > fleet, which immediately poured a broadside into the town. > > Clem was half asleep, with his head resting between his hands, and his > elbows on his knees, sitting in front of the old-time fireplace, when he > was suddenly aroused by a cannon ball which pierced the wall about six > inches above his head, imbedding itself in the brick chimney and covering > him with red dust. Without a word he arose and walking deliberately out to > the end of the pier, he turned his back to the enemy, bending himself > forward so as to present a target for the British sharp-shooters on the > ships. He remained in this defiant position for about ten minutes. The > musket balls fell like hail around him but did not as much as scratch his > skin. He then straightened himself up, adjusted his clothing and > deliberately returned to the hotel. It is needless to add that from that > time till his death, a few months after, he was the hero of the town. His > daring defiance of the British Fleet gave him a free "admittance to the > bar," and too much indulgence in his new privilege soon ended his days.

Sorry, nothing. :( Happy hunting, Helen In a message dated 12/9/04 7:32:38 AM, Cooking0404@aol.com writes: << Helen, Would you have CARR, Daniel wife of Mary (Springfield, PA)? Thanks, Take care. Vickie >>

Helen, Would you have CARR, Daniel wife of Mary (Springfield, PA)? Thanks, Take care. Vickie