Hi Linda D. and all Wasey/Vasey fans; Thanks for your efforts. I've always thought Joseph Wasey/Vasey looked very interesting, too Here is some more on him from Pennsylvania Genealogy Magazine Volume 24 1965-66: p. 75 While London port books list Joseph Wasey as the Master of the Greyhound, he did not captain that ship, since he brought over the America, arriving in August 1683, for which see the text infra. It would appear that he was owner or part owner of the Greyhound, since the customs officers often put down the owner instead of the actual captain or master in charge of a particular voyage. For the Barbadoes entries, see C. O. 33/14/24, 28. p. 77 On 10 5m 1685, Joseph Massey, then master of the ship Greyhound (Joseph Wasey’s ship noted above?), and owner of 1/6 part of said ship, sold for 25 pounds his share in the vessel., then “riding at anchor in the Deleware River.” Deed Book E-1-5, 90: Joseph Massey to William Belcher. p. 78 Joseph Wasey, master of the America, obtained a warrant for a city lot 1 7m 1683, and a second warrant on 12 7m 1683, for 250 acres of land out in Dublin Township, Philadelphia County, 19 1m 1683/84. Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd series, III 48,50; ibid., 2nd series XIX, 450. Loadings for the America are from the London port books E 190/115/1, and E 190/125/3, PRO. He also appears on the Blackwell Rent Roll, 1689-1690: p. 732 Wassey, Joseph Phila. P (means purchaser, with no indication of whether old or new) 250 (acres) 83s (1683 survey) 0-2-6 (annual rent) It seems unlikely, however, that this Wasey ever lived in this country. He was a Quaker, born ca 1642, d. 28 Nov 1705 in Surrey, England, as did his wife, Elizabeth Ward, m. 22 Jun 1669. They were members of the London and Middlesex Meeting at the time of their marriage and the birth of several of their children. He had two sons and three daughters, all of whom lived and died in Surrey. Thus, in addition to the fact that he did not appear to take up residence here, he was English, not French, unless he was an ex- patriot, such as a Huguenot. I need to work back from where I am: Samuel Wasey/Vasey who lived most of his life in Bensalem, born ca 1808-1815. He appears to have been an illiterate farm laborer and a devout Methodist. His wife is unknown to me, but she was said to have been French, as reported on the 1880 census. Samuel may have had a brother named William, a couple years younger than Samuel. Samuel claims he was born in PA and both his parents were born in France. The family in the area in 1820 census that looks most likely to be his is: Vasey, John PA BUCKS CO. SOUTHAMPTON TWP 263 1820 He has two sons the right age, and Southampton is just over the line from Oakford, where Samuel spent most of his life. So, if anyone out there has a claim on this John, please let me know, as well as state the reasoning behind it. Samuel had at least two sons: 1) Isaac James (undoubtedly named for the Methodist preacher from Bustleton) b. 1835 = 1) Mary Jane Walker 2) Caroline Plingstag. Children from 1st marriage: George Benjamin McClellan, Samuel Bartine, Ella Rean 2) Joseph b. 1833 = Louisa ? Children: Jacob, Jonathan, William, Mary E. Additionally, it is reported in Isaac's pension that the 1812 family bible also contained the name of a son John. Isaac and Joseph both went to school and both worked in the quarry. Isaac was a stone mason and is said to be listed among those who worked on City Hall in Philadelphia. The family was allied with the Willetts, particularly Charles Willett, descendant of Augustine. If anyone has knowledge that might lead me to spouse, descendants, or parents of Samuel Vasey, please let me know. Thanks, Carol T. On Mar 28, 2008, at 3:01 AM, pabucks-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Hi all, > > I found the list of immigrants who arrived at Chester, PA. > > WASEY, Joseph, is on the list!!! > > http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/immig/ships-indx.txt > > Linda Davenport