Dave, Is this John A. Wharton married to Elizabeth Freeman the son of Carpenter Wharton? I have an Amanda Wharton marry into my Smith family in 1863, and I've been trying to connect her to other Whartons. Her parents were Joshua Wharton and Elizabeth Baylis. Sure lots of Elizabeths around, weren't there? Thanks, Joni Calgary, AB -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dave & Jane Kearney Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 11:56 AM To: westresort@roadrunner.com; lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] Kendle West and the Whartons and Freemans Walt writes: >>>In reading the will of Kendle West (d1822), my 4th great grandfather, ... <<< __________________ Walt, Please see my recent LDR post/transcription of the 1820 marriage bond that Kindle West entered with John A. Whorton [Wharton], for the marriage of John A. Whorton and Elazebeth [presumably Elizabeth] Freeman. John and Kindle are listed as being "of Sussix County and [the] state of Delaware." Do you think this Kindle West could be your Kendle West? If so, do you know if he entered bonds like this as a regular matter, perhaps because of his business or his position in the community? Or, does his appearance in the bond more likely suggest a more personal relationship of community, friendship, or family? John A. Wharton and Elizabeth Freeman are my ggg-grandparents, and the bond appears to reflect their pending marriage. Dave K *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Joni wrote: >>> Is this John A. Wharton married to Elizabeth Freeman the son of Carpenter Wharton? I have an Amanda Wharton marry into my Smith family in 1863, and I've been trying to connect her to other Whartons. Her parents were Joshua Wharton and Elizabeth Baylis. Sure lots of Elizabeths around, weren't there?<<< _________________ Joni ~ The short answer to your question concerning whether John is the son of Carpenter Wharton is, "I don't know." John Wharton remains the earliest known (to me) ancestor in my Wharton line. He supposedly is one of four brothers in America, or the son of one of four brothers ... and THAT sounds similar to common family folklore. There certainly seem to be many Whartons/Whortons in the Delaware-Maryland area in the late 1700s and early 1800s and I remain hopeful of establishing some further family from the area. (According to later census reports including his sons' households, John Wharton was born in Delaware.) I believe he was born in about 1799, but possibly it was earlier. I unfortunately don't know of any siblings or same-generations cousins to John, but that certainly is not to say that none exist. And, yes, the Shore had far too many Elizabeths in the period ... and maybe even too many Elizabeth Freemans, it seems. I (think I) know a little more about my ancestor Elizabeth Freeman. I believe she was born in about 1802, and that her parents were William Freeman and Ann Powell, although I don't consider this relationship to be absolutely certain. Can you tell me any more about Carpenter and Amanda Wharton? Thanks! Dave