Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends

EARLY MINUTES OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING OF FRIENDS * ( Continued from Vol. VII, page 191.) S9th, of Eleventh months 1719. Edward Brooke & Elisabeth Sneed declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication; Edward brought a Certificate from Abington monthly meeting. •Rachel Brooksby, a young woman among friends, applied for a Certi¬ ficate she being removed to Nottingham. Aaron Goforth jun’r laid before this meeting a Concern that was upon his mind to visit friends in some parts of Maryland. 26th of the twelfth month, 1719. William Hudson informed this meeting that Thomas Wharton had left a Legacy of five pounds to be distributed amongst the poor of the people called Quakers Randal Spikeman complained against John Knight. 25th of first month, 1720. George Shiers applied for a Certificate to the monthly meeting of Middletown, or Neshaminy in Bucks County, with respect to his clear¬ ness in marriage. Benjamin Wait applied for a Certificate to Newtown monthly meeting. 29th of the second month, 1720. John Smith & Marget Penrose declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time; the young man brought a Certificate from Darby meeting. A Certificate from the two weekB meeting of friends in London for Thomas Whitehead was read. Robert Penrose applied for a Certificate he intending to remove him¬ self 4c family to Darby. This meeting desires Nicholas Wain & Isaac Norris to write to Abington meeting on behalf of William Mitchenor, son of John Mitchenor, that he being under age, was removed as one of the family. . Enion Williams produced a Certificate from friends in Barbadoes, and another from the meeting of friends of Tredhaven in Maryland. Lloyd Zachary applied for a Certificate, he intending to settle him in Maryland for sometime. . . 27th of the third month, 1720. A Certificate from Barking monthly meeting of friends of Gr ’t Brittain for John Brown & his wife was read. Thomas Chalkley brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends of Horslydown in Southwark, London. * Puller abstracts of these Minutes are to be found In the Collections of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. (251) 252 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 84th. of the fourth month, 1780. John Durborow & Rebeckah Haywood declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. A Certificate from Hammersmith in Middlesex in Great Brittain on behalf of Benjamin Ellis was read. Also a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends at Sandwich in New England for Mary Wing, and her application for a Certificate, she being on her return homeward. A Certificate for Mary Guest was brought into this meeting. John Goodson applied to this meeting for a Certificate, on behalf of his Grandson Samuel Cart who intends a voyage for Great Brittain. William Saunders also applied for a Certificate, he intending to Great Brittain. John Lock of this city disowned. 89th of the fifth month, 1780. Thomas Carleton applied for a Certificate, he intending to remove to Kennett township in Chester County. John Knowles applies for a Certificate, he being removed to Abington Meeting. 86th of the Sixth -month, 1780. . A Certificate . . for Mary Smith, the daughter of Casper Hoodt was read. Samuel Overton brought a Certificate from friends of Warwick borough monthly meeting in Great Brittain. 80th of the seventh month, 1780. Elisabeth Teague, intends a visit with our friend Marget Paine to Maryland & adjacent parts, accordingly a Certificate was read. A Certificate from the monthly meeting of Market Street in the County of Hartford in Great Brittain, and one from the Quarterly meeting of Pulloxhall in the County of Bedford, also one from the ministering meet¬ ing in London for Marget Paine was read. Joseph Edgar brought Certificate from the monthly meeting in Polkstone in the County of Kent in Great Brittain for himself & wife. Benjamin Ellis Applied for Certificate to Chesterfield meeting in West Jersey touching his clearness in relation to marriage. Hugh Clifton applied for a Certificate, he intending to remove to Newtown in West Jersey. 88th of the Eighth month, 1.780. Isaac Lenoire & Mary Cordery appeared at this meeting and declared intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the young woman’s parents being present consenting. William Adams applied for Certificate, he being on a return to Barbadoes from whence he brought one. Jane Ireland & Hannah Albison applied for Certificates, also Mary Coates. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 253 This meeting being informed that one John Farmer holds meetings ... It is therefore published that the said John Farmer stands disowned by friends in our Quarterly Meeting, confirmed by our Yearly Meeting. in several places; 25th of the Ninth month, 1720. ■William Dunn having intended for Great Brittain, produced Certificate from Burlington monthly meeting directed to friends in Bristol, in Brittain; but said Wm. Dunn declining his intentions of Great Brittain, and determining to settle here, his Certificate was ordered recorded. Isaac Marriott applied for a Certificate, he intending for Great Brittain, and desired that his wife may be included therein, she being in England. Jacob Dubree applied on behalf of his son James Dubree who in¬ tends to remove with his wife to Abington, for a Certificate for him & his wife joyntly. SOth. of the Tenth month, 1720. Thomas Chalkley informed us that our friend John Brown had left by will a legacy of Ten pounds which he, on behalf of the widow, asks the meeting’s acceptance. The friends appointed to let Bichard Bobinson know the resentment of this meeting, on the report of his speaking slightingly of the king. Informs the meeting that Bichard acknowledged himself sorry for what he had said, Daniel Hodgson, applied for a Certificate, he intending to Barbadoes on some business. .... 27th of the 'Eleventh month, 1720. William Dunn & Sarah Garrett declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Thomas Miller applied for a Certificate to Chester Monthly Meeting touching his clearness in regard to marriage. 24th of the twelfth month 1720. Samuel Fisher [desired] a Certificate to the monthly meeting of Bur¬ lington, touching his conversation and clearness with respect to marriage. 31st of the first month 1721. James Parrock & Hannah England declared their intentions of mar¬ riage this being the second time. William Blackburn & Eleanor Wood declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time; the parents and relations con¬ cerned consenting. John Bettle & Lydia Bolton declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the relations & friends concerned consenting. Application being made on behalf of Bobert Bounell & his wife for a certificate for them who are removing into West Jersey. 254 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 28th of the Second Month 1711. Joseph Paschal & Elisabeth Coates declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time, The Parents & relations con¬ ... cerned consenting. The friends appointed to dispose of the Lot belonging t« friends next to Evan Owens, report that they have Let it to Thomas Cannon at the rate of nine pounds a year for three lives, viz, his life, his wife’s and his son Williams, and if they all should not live 21 years, then nevertheless, he his heirs &c shall hold it that time, under the restrictions & limitations that he do not follow the Chandlers business of making soap & candles — on that Lot 26th of the third month, 1721. Joseph Lownes & Sarah Tidmarsh declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, the parents being present & consenting thereto. ... 80th. of the fourth month, 1721. Thomas Pennington & Martha Steel declared their intentions of mar¬ Thomas brought a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meet¬ riage. ing, also a certificate of his father's consent. William Shute & Elisabeth Steel declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the parents being present & consenting thereto. ... 28th. of the fifth month, 1721. Thomas Oldman produced a Certificate from Chester meeting, he in¬ tending to remove here. William Carter & Mary Sutton declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time; the friends appointed to Enquire into Wm’s clearness report that they do not find any cause of objection, saving that his wife has not been dead a twelvemonth. John Stacy & Mary Haywood declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. * Mary Tomkins for herself & son John Tomkins produced a Certificate from the two weeks meeting of friends in London. 25th. of Sixth month, 1721. Thomas Denham desired a Certificate to friends in Bristol or elsewhere in Great Brittain, he intending there on business. Jacob Coffin Jun’r applied for a Certificate to friends of Newtown concerning his clearness with respect to marriage. 29th of the seventh month, 1721. The friends appointed to advise with William and Esther Clear about her intended visit to friends in Great Brittain [have] prepared a Certi¬ ficate for her. A Certificate for our friend Margaret Paine was moved for, she intending to return by John Ainnis to Great Brittain. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 255 Samuel Preston moved for a Certificate for Enuion Williams with re¬ quest to marriage, . . and to send it to him to Maryland. Thomas Oldman applied for a Certificate to the monthly meeting at Darby in Chester County, touching his clearness with respect to marriage. . 27th of the Eighth month, 1721. Our friend Anthony Morris, deceased. Edward Brooks made application for a Certificate to Abington meet¬ ing for him & his wife, they intending to remove to Prankford. 21th, of Ninth month, 1721. Nicholas Wain applied on behalf of his son William Wain for a Certi¬ ficate for him to Chester monthly meeting, with respect to marriage. Application was made for a Certificate for Samuel Mifflin who intends on a voyage to the West Indies. 29th. of the Tenth month, 1721. . The friends appointed in the business of Ebenezer Large, Jon. Leech, & John Jones, report its Ended. John Fisher & Catharine Brooksby declared their intentions of marriage a second time. Edward Weston & Hannah Hambly declared their intentions of mar¬ riage a second time. Nicholas Tucker moved for a Certificate to Byberry meeting, he in¬ tending to settle within the limits of that meeting. Joseph Edger applied to this meeting for a Certificate to Oxford M eeting. 26th. of the Eleventh month, 1721. Joseph England & Elisabeth Brown declared a second time their in¬ Joseph produced from Salisbury monthly tentions of marriage, meeting a Certificate. A Certificate for Mary Boulding to Abington meeting was read. Elizabeth Cockfield who married some years ago from among friends, sent in a paper, & approving the discipline of friends. Nicholas Wain on behalf of his son Nicholas Wain applied for a Certificate for him to Chester meeting touching his clearness with respect to marriage. Richard Martin applied for a Certificate to Great Brittain he intending there on business. ... ... 23rd. of the Twelfth month, 1721. Joseph Thornton produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Sherington in Bucks in Great Brittain, the said Joseph intending to return again to Great Brittain, desires a Certificate. Isaac Norris on behalf of his son Isaac, moved for a Certificate for him, he intending on business to Great Brittain. ... 256 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. SOth of first month, 1722. John Smith Jun’r & Rebeckah Blackbourn appeared second time and declared their intentions of marriage, John Smith produced a Certificate from Salem meeting. Samuel Ogden for himself & Esther his wife produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Chester. William Saunders & Esther Skinsley appeared a second time and de¬ clared their intentions of marriage. Joseph Barger applied for a Certificate of his clearness with respect to marriage. 27th, of the Second month, 1722. The friends appointed on Tho ’s Makins application for Friends ’ school, report, . . . but Richard Brockden not being willing to leave the school, desires friends favour in continuing him therein, which this meeting consent to. George House & Esther Warner appeared a second time, and declared their intentions of marriage. Jacob Metcalf & Hannah Hudson, jun’r appeared, a second time, & declared their intentions of marriage. Jacob produced a Certificate from Newtown monthly meeting. 25th. of the third month, 1722. Thomas Cobourn & Elisabeth Cockfield appeared a second time, and declared their intentions of marriage, Thomas brought a Certificate from Chester monthly meeting, and the parents on both sides consenting there¬ to, the meeting Enquires what provision the widow has made for her child before marriage, and if nothing be done, and she be of condition for it, that something be done before the solemnization of their marriage. Thomas Hart & Mary Combs declared their intentions of marriage this being the second time, his parents consenting thereto. John Maule ’s Certificate was read, and Thomas Chalkley is appointed to prepare one for him to Salem meeting in New England. Samuel Bolton produced Certificate for himself & wife from Abington meeting. A Certificate for Esther Tomlinson was read. Application was made for a Certificate on behalf of Richard Moore & his wife wrho are removed to Maryland. 29th of fourth month, 1722. John Tomson applied for a Certificate he being removed to Chester. produced his Certificate from the Robert Jordan of Virginia, monthly meeting of Chuckatuck, [Nansemondf] in Virginia which was read. ... 27th of fifth month, 1722. John Linton & Joan Watlin appeared a second time and declared their intentions of marriage. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 257 A certificate for John Tomkins & his mother was read. William Garrett produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Darby. 81st of Sixth month, 1722. William Kelly & Elisabeth Person declared their intentions of mar¬ riage a second time. William Clear complains against John Cadwallader that there is a matter of difference between them, Testimony against one John Dawson who came over into these parts .. . from Great Brittain, . . . A Certificate for George & Elisabeth Deeble from the monthly meeting of friends in Cork in Ireland. James Cooper applied for a Certificate of his clearness with respect to marriage, to Palls meeting in the County of Bucks. 28th. of the Seventh month, 1722. Joshua Lawrence & Amy Liberty declared their intentions of marriage a second time. 80th of the Ninth month, 1722. A Certificate from Flushing monthly meeting in behalf of Arnold Castle. 28th of the Tenth month, 1722. Thomas Wynn & Mary Warner a second time declared their intentions of marriage. Thomas brought a Certificate from Haverford monthly meeting which was read, the parents & relations concerned consenting thereto. Samuel Gilpin and Jane Parker, daughter of John Parker dec’d de¬ clared their intentions of marriage with each other, this being the first time. The meeting appoints Israel Pemberton & Thomas Griffiths to deal with Clement Plumstead for his late marriage from among friends, which ... is a breach of discipline, A Certificate for Owen Owen and his wife from Darby monthly meet¬ ing was read & ordered to be recorded. Richard Lundy of Bucks County complains against Christopher Topham for that he has contrary to our discipline sued him. 25th of the Eleventh month, 1722. Samue Gilpin & Jane Parker appeared a second time, and declared their intentions of marriage. Samuel belonging to Concord meeting brought a Certificate of his clearness from any precontract of marriage. John Oxley produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends in Barbadoes. and he intending to return homewards to Barbadoee in a little time requested a Certificate from this meeting. Solomon Rockford & Alice James, daughter of Edward James, deceased declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time. ... 258 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Nicholas Rogers produced a Certificate from Chester monthly meeting for himself and Mary his wife. 28’d of the Twelfth month, 1722. William Hudson applied for a Certificate, he with his wife intending to Great Brittain upon a visit to his folks & business. Griffith Owen applied to this meeting for a Certificate to friends in Great Brittain .... 29th of the first month, 172S. John Hood & Mary Sneed declared their intentions of marriage a second time. A Certificate from the monthly meeting of Goshen for William Cundell and his wife Elisa who were removed to this place was read. A Certificate for Samuel Gray to Chester meeting was read. Richard Warder & Rebeckah Pool appeared a second time and declared their intentions of marriage. Samuel Austin & Mary German appeared a second time, and declared their intentions of marriage. Application was made by John Appleton, intending to return home to great Brittain, for a Certificate. William Passmore appeared, and acknowledged the breach of discipline he made many years past in marriage, . which acknowledgement friends accept well of William, and are glad that he has reconciled him¬ self to friends in England. ... .. 26th. of the second month, 1723. John Ogden & Mary Davise appeared a second time, and declared their intentions of marriage. Enoch Coates & Rose Tidmarsh declared their intentions of marriage a second time. Jonathan Mifflin & Sarah Robinson a second time declared their in¬ tentions of marriage, the relations concerned consenting. The friends appointed upon the Complaint of John Durborow Ag’t the Exee’rs or Trustees of James Atkinson report in writing to this pur¬ pose, that Ralph Jackson pursuant to a minute of this meeting in 1714 did not proceed with Randal Spikeman in law against John Durborow & Edward Pleadwell, but that Randall notwithstanding the sense and direction of this meeting in 1714 Carried on the action commenced at law against the said Durborow & Pleadwell, and justifies his proceedings therein in opposition to the rule and discipline of friends, upon which this meeting testifies against him, and disowns him to be in unity with friends, .... Slat of the third month, 1723. was read The paper of Clement Plumstead desiring this meeting to pass by the offence and breach of discipline which he had made in his marriage from among friends. Hugh Durborow & Hannah Allison * declared their intentions of mar- ... ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 259 riage, this being the first time, John Warder & Ebenezer Large are ap¬ pointed to Enquire into the widow’s circumstances, and what she has done for her children if any. Robert Daws from Barbadoes produced a Certificate from Bridgetown and he proposing to return in a little time, desired monthly meeting a Certificate from friends here. Joseph Barger applied for a Certificate to Duck Creek monthly meeting, he intending to settle in those parts. ... ... 28th. of the fourth month 1723. Benjamin Kid who is upon a visit of Love among us produced a cer¬ tificate from the monthly meeting of Settle in Yorkshire, Great Brittain, and one from the meeting in York City, both of which were read. Samuel Dicker from the monthly meeting in Bristol brought a Certi¬ ficate. Likewise John Stamper brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Pardsay Cragg, Cumberland in Great Brittain. A Certificate form Bridlington monthly meeting at Skypsea in Great Brittain, and one from the Quarterly Meeting held in the City of York for our friend Josiah Langdale, Margaret his wife and two children, who were upon removing to America with intention to settle among us was read and well accepted, and tho’ our dear friend Josiah did not live to reach us, yet his widow and children being here its ordered to be recorded. 26th of the fifth month, 1723. A Certificate from Westbury monthly meeting on Long Is-and, for Robert Dunkan was read 30th of the Sixth month, 1723. Thomas Masters on behalf of his son Thomas applied to this meeting for a Certificate for him to the monthly meeting at flushing on Long Island, with respect to his clearness in marriage. Thomas Graisley for himself, wife & two children, with his aged father and mother, produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Rudgley in Stafford in Great Brittain, which was read & well approved, and given up to him again, he intending to the Jerseys for settlement. James Logan made application for a certificate to friends in Great Brittain, he intending there in the Ship London hope: John Annis commander now near sailing. 27th of the Seventh month, 1723. A Certificate for Joseph Holms wrote on the back side of that he brought from London. One for Jonathan Biles to Crosswicks. One for John Roberts to Merrion, One for Caleb Ranstead to Abington and one for Philip James to Great Brittain were read. A Certificate from the monthly meeting at Westriver in Maryland for Lloyd Zachiary was read, and he, with the approbation of his Uncle Hill, intending on a Voyage to London, this meeting Certifies on his Mary¬ land Certificate their concurrence therewith. •Name given as Albinson at second declaration. 260 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 25th of the Eighth month, 1723. George Claypoole one of the Exec ’rs of Jonathan Dickinson com¬ plained against Daniel Standish, that he is in debt to the Estate of Jona. Dickinson. Robert Fletcher on behalf of Abington applied to this meeting for their part of Hannah Salters Legacy, which upon settlement of that Legacy there was £6: 13: 2J4 apart of John Budd’s bond allotted them, to pay Abington meet¬ which this meeting desires Israel Pemberton, ing out of the first money that comes into his hand from this meeting. ... 29th of the Ninth month, 1723. Whereas one Samuel Keimer hath printed and published divers papers particularly one Entitled a parable &c, in some parts of which he as¬ sumes to use such a style of language as that perhaps he may lie deemed where he is not known to be one of the people called Quakers, its there¬ fore the direction of this meeting that there be an advertisement in the Weekly Mercury to Certify such as are unacquainted with the man that he is not of us the people called Quakers. 27th of the Tenth month, 1723. Joseph Brientnall & Esther Parker appeared a second time, and de¬ clared their intentions of marriage, their parents being present, & con¬ senting thereunto. Isaac Bolton produced a -Certificate from Abington monthly meeting to this meeting, he intending to settle within the district of this meeting. 31 of the Eleventh month, 1723. John Nichols & Jane Roberts declared their intentions of marriage their parents consenting thereto. a second time, Esther Clear produced the Certificate she took from this meeting when she went on her visit to Great Brittain. . Application was made on behalf of George Dible for a Certificate for him to providence meeting, in Chester County he proposing to settle ... . . thereabouts. 28th. of the Twelfth month, 1723. Caleb Jacobs & Mary Widdowfield declared a second time, their inten¬ & that due care tions of marriage, the friends appointed to Enquire, was taken for the widow’s children report they know of no objection to obstruct their passing this meeting. The friends concerned in the Complaint of Hugh Cordery against the Exec’rs of John Widdowfield, report it is ended. This meeting appoints John Cadwallader to write the marriage Certi¬ Samuel Ogden applied to this meeting for a Certificate to ficates. Chester monthly meeting, he intending to remove with his wife and family into Chester County. ... ... 27th of the first month, 1724. Richard Hill, William Hudson & Israel Pemberton are appointed to _ Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 261 get the great meeting house & ground in second street, the Title of which was vested in Samuel Carpenter, Anthony Morris the Elder & Richard Hill, conveyed or the Title transferred to Anthony Morris, son of Anthony Morris deceased, Evan Owen, Israel Pemberton & John Jones in Trust for friends In like manner the burying ground that was vested in Samuel Carpenter & Edward Shippen to be conveyed to William Rshbourn, Samuel Powell & Paul Preston in trust as afore 'd. Also the 20 acres of Liberty land & 25 foot front Lott & 25 Bank and Water Lotts which was in Samuel Carpenter, Anthony Morris & Richard Hill Conveyed unto Isaac Norris, Richard Wain, Edw’d Owen, & John Warder for the use of friends Likewise Fairhill meeting house & ground, the title vested in Nicholas Wain, & John Goodson. Get transferred to Isaac Norris, Rich’d Wain, Edward Owen, & John Warder in trust for this meeting, and when they have got it done, . . . bring the deeds and charge accruing that they may be lodged as the meeting shall direct. Benjamin Clark applied for a Certificate touching his clearness with respect to marriage to Haddonfield monthly meeting in West Jersey. Isaac Bolton applied for a Certificate . . to Abington monthly meeting of marriage. with respect to clearness. The women friends acquainted this meeting that Ann Bellows, .... has married contrary to our rules of discipline. . . . — ... 24th of the Second month, 1124. Jacob Shoemaker & Elizabeth Roberts appeared a second time & declared their continued intentions of marriage, their parents consenting thereto. This meeting appoints William Lawrence & Jonathan Cockshall to deliver Humphrey Norris a Copy of the minute against him. Sitth of the third month 1724. John Hastings & Hannah Townsend declared a second time their in¬ tentions of marriage. Consent of parents being produced. Abel Pordham & Jane Ireson appeared the second time & declared their intentions of marriage, the meeting being satisfied in the consent of parents John Salkeld having declared he was intrusted by the young man’s father in the case and did consent. Benjamin Shoemaker & Sarah Coates, declared a second time their in¬ tentions of marriage, Parents on both sides consenting. A Certificate from the monthly meeting of Abington on behalf of Daniel & Emm Evans was brought in. — ... 26th. of the fourth month, 1724. Thomas Oliver produced a Certificate from friends of the monthly meeting at Dolobran in North Wales dated 25th of 12th mo. 1723/4. Joseph Richardson, husbandman, lately arrived in this province pro¬ duced a Certificate from a monthly meeting of friends held at Chantry in the County of York, Great Brittain, on behalf of himself, his brother Joshua Richardson & their sisters Ann & Rachel Richardsons. 262 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Ralph Hay weaver also lately arrived produced a Certificate from the same monthly meeting of Chantry dated 7th of 12th. mo. 1723/4. Thomas Griffith acquainted this meeting that he intended shortly to take a voyage for Ireland, and desired a Certificate. William Passmore acquainted this meeting with his intention of going to England and desired a few lines by way of Certificate. . . . Samuel Preston & Margaret Langdale declared this second time their continued intentions of intermarriage. The friends appointed to make inquiry, report that they find nothing to obstruct his proceedings, and that a settlement on her children is agreed to by the widow, & will be done before marriage. Edmund Beaks & Elisabeth Large declared their continued intentions of intermarriage. Edmund produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Chesterfield in Jersey. Arnold Cassel & Lydia Ford ham declared their continued intention of marriage. The young man having only his mother living, has her consent, & the Guardians of the young woman giving theirs. ... 31st. of the fifth month 1784. Daniel Thomas & Marget Zeely declared their continued intentions of marriage, Daniel produced a Certificate from Abington meeting of his clearness Edward Horn produced a Certificate from the Quarterly Meeting held at Horsham in the County of Sussex Great Brittain for himself and wife. Richard Clayton applied for a Certificate to Concord monthly meeting in Chester County. John Brientnall applied for a Certificate to Burlington monthly meet¬ ing touching his clearness with respect to marriage. .... 88th of the sixth month, 1784. Evan Jones brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends Great Choptank river Maryland, Directed to Merion monthly meeting or Elsewhere which was read & he being now a resident in this City: tis lodged with Thomas Griffith. 85th of the Seventh month 1784. George Wilson & Mary Oldman declared their intentions of marriage a second time, the parents concerned consenting thereto. Application was made on behalf of Clement Plumstead for a Certificate to friends in London in Gr. Brittain. ... 87th of the Ninth month. 1784. A Certificate from the monthly meeting of Carisle in Cumberland Great Brittain for Mary Miller & her son James Miller was read. Robert Penrose applied for a Certificate for himself wife & family to Darby monthly meeting he removing thither. 85th of the Tenth month 1724. Thomas Miller complained against Thomas Pryor. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 26B 29th. of the Eleventh month 1724. Myles Strickland brought a Certificate from Abington monthly meeting, for himself wife & daughter Rachel. William Hudson on behalf of his son John applied for a Certificate for him respecting and clearness in respect to marriage, to be directed to Newtown in West Jersey. Application made by William Hudson on behalf of his son Samuel for a Certificate for him, he intending on business & for his health to Great Brittain. ... 26th. of the Twelfth month, 1724. The friends appointed to deliver William Kelly the proceedings of last meeting against him, brought in a paper from him. John Warder applied on behalf of John Williams, son of Enion Williams for a Certificate for him to Nottingham monthly meeting where he is removed. Job Goodson & Jane Marriet declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time. John Goodson, Job’s father being present approves his son ’s proceedings. ... 26th. of the first month, 1725. Richard Smith & Elisabeth Powell declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the first time. Richard Smith produced a Certificate from Burlington meeting to which he belongs. David Powell, Elisabeth ’s father being present consent to his daughter’s marriage. Richard Oram produced a Certificate from Radnor monthly meeting he intending to settle within the verge of this meeting. John Warder applied on behalf of one Richard Sunly who many years since removed hence into Bucks County for a Certificate for him. SOth. of the Second month, 1725. A paper from Nehemiah Allen the Elder, wherein he acknowledged his last marriage from among friends. 28th. of the Third Month, 1725. Peter Lloyd requested a Certificate, intending a voyage to London. This meeting being informed that the relations of the widow Mary Real decline to support her, Richard Hill & Ebenezer Large & John Jones are desired to Enquire whether she has right to anything left by her father, John Redman or her brother Joseph. ... 25th of the fourth month, 1725. Nehemiah Allen and Rebeckah Blaekfan appeared a second time de¬ clared their intentions of marriage. A Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting for Joshua Emlen, who settles among us, was read. A Certificate from Abington monthly meeting on behalf of Joseph Edgar & his wife Mary was read. (To be continued.)