Hi, I have a copy of an article on the Newark Union Cemetery. Valentine Hollingsworth, who died 1711 is buried there. It says he came from Ireland with William Penn. In 1687, he donated a half-acre near his home for a cemetery, "being some already buried in ye spot". Another acre was added around 1846 when the church was built. It is a beautiful old cemetery where many people who lived in Brandywine 100 were buried including my family. Paula Jeff Palmer <jap@highstream.net> wrote: "Cornish", as the maiden name of Catherine Hollingsworth, has been discredited. Jeff Palmer - jap@highstream.net * * * Quote of the Week: “Washington is a city of southern efficiency and northern charm.” -- John F. Kennedy ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 5:08 PM Subject: [NewCastle] Hollingsworth > I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Valentine Hollingsworth. He was the > son of > Henry and Catherine (Cornish) Hollingsworth of Belleniskcrannell. He > came to Pa. 1682. He settled in a plantation of nearly 1000 acres on > Shellpot Creek in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle, Co. I am a > descendant of Valentine, as are so many others. Sue van Vonno > Melbourne, Florida -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com