Judy: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/4038/ Welcome to our Woodward Genealogy Home Page Heald --Martha Heald Woodward (If you go in through the above URL , then Martha Heald Woodward is a LINK! (It was hard to get everything in Plain Text to post to Q-R). http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/4038/Richardjr.html Richard Woodward, Jr Page Richard Woodward, Jr., was the oldest son of Richard and Jane Woodward probably of Cheshire, England, and of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Richard Woodward, Jr. married four times: (1) Esther Davis; (2) Deborah Stanfield; (3) widow Susanna Cureton; and (4) widow Mary Heald. All were proper Quaker marriages documented in Chester County Quaker meeting records. Richard Woodard, Jr. born About 1673 in England died bet 11/7 & 11/17/1752 Chester Co, Pa Esther Davis born unknown died bef 1701 Chester Co, Pa Married: After 3-13-1695 at Concord Monthly Meeting, Chester County, Pa. Their first intention of marriage was proposed at Concord Meeting on the 11th day of 1st month 1695. Their second notice of intent was at Concord on the 13th day of the 3rd month 1695 and "nothing found to obstruct with admonition this meeting left them to proceed in good order of truth." They were probably married shortly thereafter. Children: Esther Woodward born about 1696 Chester County, Pa; married (1)Christopher Wilson, (2)Thomas Wilson Sarah Woodward born about 1698 Chester County, Pa; married Evan Jones Jane Woodward born about 1700 Chester County, Pa; married (1)Joseph Hayes (2)William Wickersham We do not know for sure when Esther Davis Woodward died but Richard would have been expected to wait at least a year before marrying again, so she probably died sometime in 1700, perhaps even as a result of childbirth. The family of Richard Woodward's second wife Deborah Stanfield is documented in Chester County land records in a deed dated 22 June 1713 to Robert Pierson. The land is mentioned as sold "4 February 1703 by Francis Chads & Grace his wife, William Huntley & Mary his wife, Edward Bennett & Sarah his wife, Thomas Hope & Eliza his wife, Isaac Few & Hannah his wife & Richard Woodworth & Deborah his wife to one Thomas Pierson. The land was formerly in the tenure of Francis Stanfield. Grace, Mary, Sarah, Eliza, Hannah & Deborah were sisters & heirs of James Stanfield, dec., who was son & heir of Francis Stanfield, dec." (See Chester 1683 Survey for location of land on Crum Creek.) The ship Endeavor of London, master George Thorpe, arrived 7th month, 29th day, 1683, at Pennsylvania. Among passengers listed were Fran Stanfield and Graas his wife, late of Garton in Cheshire, husbandman, and children, Jam, Mary, Sarah, Eliz, Gras and Hannah (which tells us Deborah was born in Pennsylvania). They also had servants Dan Browne, Thos Marsey, Isa Brookersby, Rob & Thos SidBotham, John Smith, Robt Bryan, and William Redway. (Families who Arrived at Philadelphia, 1682-1687, Penns. Mag., V. 8) The servants listed might be indentured people whose passage was guaranteed by Stansfield, but it indicated the family had money. Some of the Pierson family came on the same vessel. Married: The actual marriage record of Richard & Deborah Stanfield Woodward is missing but at a monthly meeting at the home of Nathanial Parks (Concord meeting) on the 13th day of ye 11th month 1701 "Richard Woodward and Deborah Stanfield appeared at this meeting it being ye second time; and nothing appearing that might obstruct their aforementioned intention - Therefore this meeting have gave them their allowance to proceed according to the good order of truth - This meeting order George Pearce to attend the marriage to see if it be accomplished seemly according to truth and make return thereof to ye next monthly meeting." We can assume then that Richard and Deborah were married sometime between 13 day 11th month 1701 and the 12th month meeting date. Children: William Woodwardborn Chester County, Pa; married Eliza Marshall Elizabeth Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married (1)Thomas Thornbrough (2)Joseph Young Hannah Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married (1)James Shortledge (2)Joseph Underwood Mary Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married George Entriken James Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married Ann Pyle Grace Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married James Millison John Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married Sarah Barnard Richard Woodward III born Chester County, Pa; married Abigail Hayes Deborah Woodward born Chester County, Pa; married (1)William Strode (2)Stephen Harlan When Richard's father died in 1706 he did not leave his land to his eldest son as was the custom, instead leaving it jointly to his wife and his youngest son, probably so that his wife would be cared for. Richard Woodward acquired his own land, a tract of 1000 acres in 1724. He may have owned land before that as he is assessed in 1715 in Bradford Township. There were two Richard Woodward's, cousins, of about the same age so it is difficult to sort out the land.(See the "other" Richard's page.) By the 1753 taxable list one is taxed in East Bradford and one in West Bradford. Our Richard on this page was of Thornbury which was in West Bradford, and he is referred to that way in most records. (Chester County Map) When Bradford Monthly Meeting was set off from Concord Monthly Meeting in 1737, Richard Woodward was designated Elder of the Meeting. Quakers had no paid clergy for their meetings. Their "ministers" or "preachers" were called by God to testify about their faith and often traveled to far places to carry the word. The Elders were in charge of the meetings for worship and watched over the ministers that they did not abuse their calling. The Elders also represented their meeting at Quarterly and Yearly Meetings. Deborah Stanfield Woodward died sometime before 1739. On the 6th day 8th month 1739 Richard Woodward & Susanna Cureton appeared for the first time to request permission to marry before Newark Monthly Meeting. Richard was directed to bring a certificate from Bradford that he was clear to marry, and Jacob Chandler and Samuel Grave were appointed to "inspect the widow's affairs as regards her husband's will." On the 3rd day 9th month they appeared before the meeting again. They were married on the 29th day of 9th month 1739 and it was reported as orderly to Newark Monthly Meeting. Susanna then received a certificate to Bradford Monthly Meeting. The wedding took place at Bradford Monthly Meeting. Family signing the certificate included Thomas & Rachel Martin Woodward, brother and sister-in-law; John Newlin, husband of sister Mary Woodward; Evan & Sarah Woodward Jones, daughter and son-in-law; daughter Elizabeth Woodward Thornbury, Joseph Underwood, husband of daughter Hannah, George Entrikin, husband of daughter Mary, and Thomas Cureton, possibly son of Susanna. Abraham & Mary Marshall, parents of daughter-in-law Eliza Marshall Woodward were among the guests. Daughter and son-in-law Esther & Christopher Wilson were among the guests but did not sign as family. Susanna Cureton Woodward died before 1743 and on the 30th day 7th month 1743 Richard Woodward & Martha Heald appeared before Newark Monthly Meeting. Richard was directed to bring a certificate from Bradford and Thomas & Jacob Chandler were appointed to see "that the will of her former husband be complyed with." This was not a problem as the will of John Heald had been probated on 11/13/1740, enough time passing that its provisions had no doubt been carried out. On the 5th day 9th month Richard & Martha appeared for the second time and were given permission to marry. They were married on the 30th day 9th month 1743 and it was reported orderly to Newark. Martha received a certificate to Bradford Meeting. Martha is named as wife in Richard's will. As was customary he made detailed provisions for his "now" wife. This was usually necessary, since step-children could not be counted on to take care of a stepmother unless so directed in a will and watched over by the courts. This kind of provision made sure that no one wound up indigent and a ward of the court. Richard had evidently prospered as, in his will, his house is called a "mansion" and his acreage a "plantation." There are again some curious things about his bequests. Oldest son William is left only five shillings and no land. Sons John & Richard are left land. Richard had conveyed 253 acres of the southeast corner of his original one thousand acres to William on 6/16/1734, shortly after William married, so this is probably the reason none is left in the will. Son James had died 5th month 1748 so is not mentioned. It may have been James's death that made him aware of his own mortality so he started writing his will in 1748 though he did not sign it until 1752. *Updates 6/22/2001 Added daughter Jane Woodward's second marriage to Wm. Wickersham **************************************************************** Judy: This is one my Mendenhall & Allied Family Webpages.: James Mendenhall was son of Aaron & Rose Pierson Mendenhall. His brother Aaron Mendenhall, Jr. was brother-in-law of Abraham Woodward . James Mendenhall md 2ndly, Hannah Thomas -- my 5G-Grandparents! Violet Moore Guy vmguy@gmpexpress.net 03/25/2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: "jheald" <jheald@pennswoods.net> To: <QUAKER-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 6:33 PM Subject: [Q-R] Martha Foden Heald Woodward > Saw this comment: "WOODWARD, Richard 1743.7.30 requested permission to > marry Martha Heald, widow" > > Martha Foden (b. abt 1684 Morley, Cheshire, England, d. May 1755 in > Bradford > Twp, Chester Co, PA. ) married first 5 Nov 170,1in Cheshire England, to > John > Heald, son of William and Jane Dunbabin Heald. I have in my notes that > she > did marry Richard Woodward (John Heald died 1740). WHICH Richard > Woodward!!!! > > Judy > > > > > > ==== QUAKER-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS LIST: Send an email to: > QUAKER-ROOTS-L-REQUEST@RootsWeb.com > The ONLY word in your message should be UNSUBSCRIBE. > >