Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends

EARLY MINUTES OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING OF FRIENDS* ( Continued from Vol. VIII, page 94.) 25th of sixth month, 1732. Hannah Dent from Great Brittain on a religious visit to these parts, sent to this meeting her Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Richmond in Yorkshire. Samuel Seabrel from Virginia ion a religious Visit to these parts produced a Certificate from Nansimund Monthly Meeting. . . Lawrence Growden produced a Certificate from the Mens Meeting in the City of Bristol dated the 14th. twelfth Month 1731 which was read and well accepted. Samuel Floyd from Barbados produced to this meeting a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting in Barbados dated 30th. fourth Month 1732. ... . 29th seventh month 1732. Samuel Powell Jun'r & Mary Morris, declared their intention of Marriage being the first time, their Parents being present are consenting. Stephen Armitt & Sarah Whitpaine declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the first time, their parents being present declared their Consent. William Parker & Elizabeth Gilbert declared their Intentions of Marriage being the first time, he produced a few lines from his Mother signifying her Assent, and the Young Woman's Mother being present declared her Husband and she were Consenting. Thomas Gardiner produced a Certificate for himself, Wife and Children from Gwynned Monthly Meeting dated the 25th fifth Month1 1732. A Certificate from the Mens Meeting held in Dublin the 9th first , and the Month 1730, in behalf of William Nicholson was read, meeting being acquainted that he is gone for Dublin. Jane Cumen, who was Fordham, sent in a paper condemning her outgoing in marriage. Womens Meeting acquainted this Meeting that Mary Cheatham intended to marry one Crook not of our Society but since that, they understand she is married. . Jonathan Cockshaw applied in behalf of Joseph Davis for a Certi¬ ficate for him to Gwyned Monthly Meeting. .. .... — .... .. .... 27th. Eighth Month 1732. Stephen Armitt & Sarah Wipain appeared a Second time and declared' their Intentions of Marriage. * Fuller abstracts of these Minutes are to be found in the Collections of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meetmg. 175 ft 4th, of Ninth Month 1782. Application made on behalf of Nathaniel Jenkins & his Wife for a Certificate to New Garden Monthly Meeting. 29th of Tenth Month 1782. Daniel Thomas & Aletta Piggot appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. Daniel produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting dated the 25th of this present Month. The Friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Ann Kirk, late Oldman for her outgoing in Marriage brought what they had pre¬ pared, . . . A testimony .... against William Lingard was read. . . A Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting for James Wilson and his wife dated the 27th Ninth Month 17B2 was read. And they being removed within the Verge of Buckingham Monthly Meeting. Bequest was made for a Certificate to that Meeting. Nathan Cowman and Mary Shute declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, he produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Par dhow hall in Cumberland dated the 20th Eighth Month 1730. . . 26th of Eleventh Month 1782 Nathan Cowman and Mary Shute appeared a Second time and declared, their Intentions of Marriage, and met not with any Obstruction, but from Ann Clifton of this place but she hath since by a Paper under her hand acquited him. And William Attwood, Uncle to the Young Woman being present acquainted the Meeting that her Father had committed her to his care. Samuel Sansom produced a Certificate from the two weeks Meeting in London dated the 14th Sixth Month 1732. .... .... 23*d Twelfth Month 1782. William Plumeted & Kebecca Kearney Jun'r declared their Inten¬ tions of Marriage. Daniel Stanton & Sarah Lloyd Jun yr declared their Intentions off Marriage. 80th of First Month 1783. Thomas Parry produced a Certificate from the two weeks Meeting at Colchester dated the 19th Third Month 1729, and he acquainted thid Meeting that he designed for Great Brittain in a short time and re¬ quested a Certificate. Application was made in behalf of Bobert East bourn Jun'r for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting. 27th. of Second Month 1783. [No entries.] 25th. Third Month 1783. Mordecai Lloyd & Hannah Fishbourn declared their Intentions of Marriage. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 177 30th of Ninth Month 1733. Testimonies against Phebe Plaskett, late Phebe Biles & Sarah. Aldrich, late Sarah England of this City, widow, (for outgoings in marriage) were read. Samuel Hastings sent into this Meeting a Paper Condemning his out¬ going in Marriage. Edward Warner & Ann Coleman declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. TheiT Parents being present were Consenting. Isaac Lane & Sarah Elfrcth declared their Intentions of Marriage. Their Parents being present were consenting. Mary Usher sent into this Meeting a Paper Condemning her Impru¬ dent Conduct. 28th of Tenth Month 1733. John Bilwin & Susanah Painter declared their Intentions of Marriage. 25th of Eleventh Month 1733. John Dilwin & Susanna Painter appeared a Second time and de¬ John Smith & Israel Pem¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage berton being Guardians to the Young Woman. the Womens Meeting report that Sarah Ashton late Sarah: Pordham is married to a Person not of our Society, .... .... ... .. . 22nd of Twelfth Month 1733-4 Isaac Garrigue & Christian Broadgate Jun’r appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage. His Mother sent a Paper Signifying her Consent and the Young Women’s Parents being present? declared their Assent. A Certificate for Samuel Hastings, to Crosswicks Monthly Meeting was read. John Morris & Mary Sutton declared their Intentions of Marriage their Parents being present were consenting. William Moode & Hannahi Cockfield declared their Intentions of Mar¬ William Hudson the Young Womans Grandfather being riage. present declared his Consent. John Richardson produced a Certificate from Pardshow hall in Cum¬ berland dated the 21st of Sixth Month 1733 which was read. Israel Pemberton applied in behalf of Lawrence Growdon for a Certificate to Friends in Bristol, he intending to return to Great Brittain this Spring. .... ... 29th of First Month 1734. John Morris & Marry Sutton appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage. John produced a Certificate from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. Joseph Hopewell being removed from the Jerseys to Setle in this City produced a Certificate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, dated the 11th of twelfth Month 1733/4. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 178 Benjamin Lay aquainted this Meeting that he with his Family was removed to settle at Abington and requested a Certificate. John Burr & Susannah Owen declared their Intentions of Marriage. . Susannah’s Barents being present were consenting. Nicholas Wain & Mary Shoemaker, declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage; their parents being present were Consenting. Abraham Mitchell & Sa&rah Robins declared their Intentions of Marriage; her parents being present were Consenting. Benjamin Madox & Elizabeth Heart, declared their Intentions of Marriage. The Young Man produced a Certificate from Providence Monthly Meeting their Parents being present were consenting. Samuel Coates & Mary Langdale declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Their Parents being present were consenting. .. . .... 26th of Second Month 1734. John Burr & Susannah Owen appeared a Second time and declared; they continued their Intentions of Marriage. John produced a Certi¬ ficate from Burlington Monthly Meeting, also his Parents Consent in writing. Nicholas Wain & Mary Shoemaker appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, but, it appearing they are Second Cousins (the Grandfather of the Young Man & the Grandmotben of the Young Woman having been Brother & Sister) care was taken accordingly to discourage them from engaging themselves, but that not prevailing they are allowed to Consummate their said j Intentions. Abraham Mitchell & Sarah Robinson appeared a Second time & de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, his Parents being present are Con¬ senting. Jonathan Wright & Elizabeth Preston declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage Elizabeth being a widow, John Kinsey & Job Goodson are appointed to assist her in the settlement of her affairs with respect to her Children. Benjamin Trotter & Mary Corker declared their Intentions of Marriage> Anthony Morris & John Bringhurst are appointed to see the Widow’s Child prodived for, and if not, then to assist her in the Settlement of her Affairs. Robert Read & Sarah his Wife being removed from Chester County in order to settle in this city, produced a Certificate from Newark Monthly Meeting held at Center in Chester County the 6th Second Month 1734, which was read. Elizabeth Widdowfield acquainted this Meeting with her Intention of accompanying our Friend Hannah Dent to Long Island and re¬ quested a Certificate. ... .... .... .... . .. 31st of third Month 1734. Thomas Lloyd and Susannah Owen appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, his Mother being present & hers by a Certificate signified their Consent. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 179 A Certificate for Alice Alderson, one for Margaret Coupland, and' one for Thomas Chalkley where brought in approved and signed. 28th of fourth Month 1784. Thomas Peters Jun’r & Hannah Newman declared their Intentions of Marriage his Father being present was Consenting. Joseph Sanders produced a Certificate from the two weeks Meeting in London dated the 12th of Twelfth Month 1732. Joseph Callender sent into this meeting a Certificate from Barbados and Anthony Morris on his behalf dated the Second Month 1734 applied for a Certificate to Barbadoes. Elizabeth Hill & Bulah Coates acquainted this Meeting that notwith¬ standing Christian Robinson had been before Marriage precautioned, yet, contrary to our discipline, she was married to one John Brown not in fellowship with us. Thomas Taylor brought into this Meeting a paper Condemning his Disorderly Conduct, until Friends are satisfied of his Sincerity by his future Conduct. .... .... ... ... 26th of fifth Month 1784. William Atkinson JunT & Sarah Pawlin declared their Intentions of Marriage, his Father being present was consenting, but she hath neither Parents or Guardians. John Marie & Elizabeth Elfreth declared their Intentions of Mar¬ their Parents being present were consenting. riage A Certificate for Jonathan Evans from Gwyned Monthly Meeting dated 30th Second Month 1734 was read. John Bringhurst applyed in behalf of Thomas Pryor & his wife for a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting, they being removed toi settle within the Yerge of that Meeting. .... 80th of Sixth Month 1784 . John Marie & Elizabeth Elfreth appeared a second time and de¬ clared they continued their Intentions of Marriage. The Young Man produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting A Certificate for John Hanks1 from Derby Monthly Meeting he being removed to this City to settle was read. .... .... Seventh Month 1734. Hugh Thomas & Sarah East bourn declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, . her Parents being present were consenting. Samuel Boon & Elizabeth Castle, declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. The Young Man belonging to Gwyned Monthly Meeting pro¬ duced a Certificate from there. .. 25th of Eighth Month 1784 . Hugh Thomas & Sarah Eastbourn appeared a Second time & declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, Hugh produced a Certificate from Hertford Monthly Meeting .... 180 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . Samuel Boon & Elizabeth Castle appeared a Second time a declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, his Father & Mother* having signified their Consent in writing. A Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting in behalf of Thomasi Marie & his Wife was read, (they having come to reside in this City.) Jeremiah Elfreth & Elizabeth Massey declared their Intentions of; Marriage. A Certificate from the Mens Meeting at Bristol, dated the 24th of Seventh Month 1733, on behalf or Giles Brimble who is settled in this City was read. The 29th of Ninth Month 1784. John Walby reports he read the Testimony against Thomas Broad- gate. Jeremiah Elfreth & Elizabeth Massey appeared a Second time & declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage (her Mother being present declared her Consent). Anthony Nicholls & Rebecca Shute, declared their Intentions of Mar¬ his Mother being present declared her Consent. riage Application made in behalf of John Lewis for a Certificate to Chester Monthly Meeting, on account of Marriage, Patrick Ogilsby being come to settle in this City produced a Certi¬ ficate from West bury Monthly Meeting on Long Island dated the 28th Sixth Month 1734 which was read. John Salkeld acquainted this Meeting that he being Impowered by a Person in England to receive from Martha Trueman a debt due on bond, which she refuses to pay. . . . 27th of Tenth Month 1784. Anthony Nicholls & Rebeccah Shute appeared a Second time & de¬ clared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, the Young Womans Parents being present were consenting. A Certificate for Benjamin Eastbourn & his Wife from Heartford Monthly Meeting, dated the 12th Tenth Month last was read. ... 31st of Eleventh Month 1734. [No entries.] 28th of Twelfth Month 1784. The Widow Lingard requested of this Meeting some assistance and advice respecting a debt due her from the Estate of Jonathan Dickenson Jun'r. Edward Tatnall requested a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting at New Garden. 28th First Month 1785. The Friends nominated to end the Difference depending between Sarah, Lancaster & her Brother John Brientnall report they have made some Essays therein, but it is not yet ended. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 181 Joseph Cooper & Hannah Dent declared their Intentions of Marriage .... his Mother being present declared her consent, and Hannah Dent produced to this Meeting a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Richmond at Chentry in Old England, dated the 7th fourth Month 1734 with her Parents Consent. Hugh Roberts & Mary Calvert Jun’r declared their Intentions of Marriage, their Parents being present are Consenting. Margarett Preston & Bulah Coates acquainted Friends that Sarah Siddal was married to one Samuel Haile a Person not of our Society. Hannah Hudson & Mary Emlen likewise acquainted this Meeting that Deborah Hood had been dealt with for her outgoing in Marriage with one John Johnson not of our Society, as also Sarah Hood for marrying one Robert Archpool not a Friend. ... — 25th of Second Month 1735. Joseph Cooper & Hannah Dent appeared a Second time and declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage. Joseph produced a Certi¬ ficate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. Benjamin Mason & his wife being come to settle within the Verge of this Meeting produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting dated the 31st of last month. Roger Brook & Sarah Boyer declared their Intentions of Marriage, the Young Woman’s Mother being present declared her Consent. 30th of Third Month 1735. Roger Brook & Sarah Boyer appeared a Second time and declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, he produced his Mother's Consent in writing. A Certificate for our Friend Hannah Dent to Friends at Wensidel Monthly Meeting in Yorkshire, was read. A Certificate for Sarah Lay from Friends two weeks meeting at Colchester dated the 21st Eight Month 1734 was read. John Richardson desagnes to Brittain in short time, and requested. a Certificate to Friends at Kendall Monthly Meeting, in Westmoreland. ... 27th of fourth Month 1735. Friends appointed to prepare Testimonys against Elizabeth Massey, late Elizabeth England, Rebecca Scull, formerly Rebecca Thompson, Dinah Stamper late Dinah Jackson, for their outgoing in marriage brought them into this Meeting which being read and approved were sent to the Women Friends to appoint Friends to deliver them copies. A Certificate for James Estaugh & his Wife to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting was read. A Certificate for Joseph Sanders to Friends in London was read. John Jones being removed from Salem to settle in this City produced Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 182 a Certificate from Salem Monthly Meeting for himself & Wife dated the 26th of third Month last was well received. Thomas Bond produced a Certificate in his behalf from the week-day Meeting Herring Creek, Maryland dated the 11th of third Month, last. Edward Pladwell sent into this meeting a Paper condemning his dis¬ orderly proceeding in Marriage. ... 25th of Fifth Month 17 S5. Elisha Gatchell & Simon Edgle both appearing, acquainted this Meet¬ ing that they were in hopes the matter in difference would be acccommodated between themselves. . . The Testimony against Ruth Thompson, (daughter of James Steele of this City) having been prepared one, was read. The Testimoneys against Deborah Clymer, late Deborah Fitzwat.ei; & Rebecca Hogg, late Rebecca Fitzwater (for their outgoing in mar¬ riage) were read. A Testimony against William Masters, was read, and approved, and Samuel Preston & John Jones are appointed to deliver him a copy. . Thomas Bond & Susannah Roberts declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, her Father being present declared his Consent. Daniel Beeby produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Holm Monthly Meeting, held at Louby that 14th Twelfth Month 1734. . . . 29th of Sixth Month 17 S5. David Farris & Mary Massey declared their Intentions of Marriage he produced a Certificate from his Parents showing their Conthe Young Womans Mother being present declared her Bent, .... ... Consent. John Gillingham and Ann Jacobs declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Certificates for Robert Read & his Wife & Abraham Parker tq Concord Monthly Meeting [are appointed to be prepared]. Edward Thompson produced a Certificate from Concord Monthly Meeting dated 2’d of fourth Month 1735 for himself, Wife & daughter Jane. 26th of Seventh Month 17S5. A Testimony against Sarah Price, (late Thompson of this City) for her disorderly Marriage. Our Friend Joseph Gill designing to return home in a short time a Certificate was prepared for him to Friends in Dublin. Slst of Eighth Month 1735. A Certificate for Patrick Ogleby to Abington Monthly Meeting ini relation to Marriage was Read. James Sperry being lately settled in this City produced a Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting dated the 27th of Eighth Month, 1735. ■ Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 183 John Armitt acquainted this Meeting that he intended shortly for a Voyage to Brittain and requested a Certificate to Friends In London. 28th of Ninth Month 17S5. John Hastings & Sarah his Wife sent in a paper Condemning their outgoing in Marriage. 26th of Tenth Month 1735. A certificate for William Callender to Friends in Barbados was read. A Testimony against Elizabeth Poince, (Wife of Michael Poince). Reese Lloyd & Sarah Cox declared their Intentions of Marriage, thoir Parents being present were consenting. Ralph Loftus produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at) Stockton to Friends in London. ... 30th of Eleventh Month 1735. A Certificate for Samuel Hutton, addresed to Friends at Centre Monthly Meeting in Chester County was read. John Iden & his Wife [desire] a Certificate to Cheater Monthly Meet¬ ing. Elizabeth Dibble, now Servise, dealt with for her breach of our Dis¬ cipline in respect of Marriage, ... 27th Twelfth Month 1735. Christopher Marshall & Sarah Thompson appeared a Second time & declared their Intentions of Marriage; the Young Man produced a Certificate from Middletown Monthly Meeting, in Bucks County. Owen Evan & Mary Nieholls declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Owen produced a certificate from Gwyneed Monthly Meeting. John Reynolls & Mary Nicholas, declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Joseph Bothell applyed for a Certificate to Derby Monthly Meeting. .... 26th of First Month 1736. Obadiah Eldridge & Mary Oldman appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage; the Friends appointed to see that provision be made for Mary’s children, report that their Father had provided for them by Will. Obadiah produced his Fathers Consent in writing. Jeremiah Warder & Mary Head appeared a Second time & declared their Intentions of Marriage. Anthony Benezet & Joyce Merriott declared their Intentions of Marriage, their Parents being present declared their Consent as, alsot did Thomas Merriott Joyce’s Guardian. Hannah Rhodes sent in a paper condemning her outgoing in Mar¬ riage. .... ... 30tli of Second Month 1736. [No entries.] 176 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . Our Friend Mary Nicholas acquainted this Meeting that she was, under a Religious Concern to visit Friends in Maryland, Virginia & She intended to go in Company with our Friend North Carolina Hannah Dent. .... 29th of Fourth Month 17 S3. The Friends appointed to view Fair Hill Lands Report they have viewed said Lands and Considered the Propoealls made by Isaac Norris of Exchanging a piece of Friends Lands (there) with him, for the like quantity of his, which they Conceive will not be of Advantage to the Meeting. Our Friend Thomas Kemberly being on a Religious Visit to these parts produced to this Meeting a Certificate signed by several Friends in South Carolina dated the 3 ’& of fourth Month 1733. William Callender produced a Certificate for himself & Wife from Burlington Monthly Meeting dated the 4th fourth Month 1733, he being come to settle in this City. 27th of Fifth Month 1733. This Meeting being apprised that George Miller an Orphan Lad of about 15 Years of Age (whose Parents were Friends) came last Fall from London in the Ship John, which Ship was Lost in our Bay, and his Father having lost what Effects he had on board, was soon after drowned in Christeen River, and said Lad being left destitute of Re¬ lations, hath with the approbation of Friends agreed to put himself an apprentice to Edward Cathrall until he attains to the Age of twenty one years. . .. Samuel Sansom acquainted this Meeting with his Intention of re¬ turning for London in a short time and Requested a Certificate. 31 of Sixth Month 1733. A Testimony against Sarah Curry late Sarah Mariott (for her out¬ going in marriage). Benjamin Tomlinson produced to this Meeting a Certificate for him¬ self & his Wife from Horsleydown Monthly Meeting dated the 28th Twelfth Month 1732. Isaac Norris acquainted this Meeting that his Son Charles intended in a short time f or London and requested a Certificate. 28th of Seventh Month 1733. Henry Clifton & Sarah Maul declared their Intentions of Marriage. William Hudson applyed in behalf of Richard Renshaw for a Certi¬ ficate to Friends In Barbados, being going thither on Account of Trade. 26th of Eighth Month 1733. Wight Massey & Elizabeth Jones declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. 184 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 29th of Third Month 1736. Thomas Strickland Produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting in Bucks County signifying his Intention of residing here. . .. 25th of Fourth Month 1736. Certificate for John Naylor to Abington Monthly Meeting respect¬ ing marriage was signed. Thomas Knight produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Abing¬ ton Monthly Meeting dated the 26th of Second Month last on behalf of himself & Wife. Acquainted this Meeting that Lydia Davis, late Lydia Spencer, had been dealt with for breach of our Discipline in Marrying with a Person not of our Society. .... ... 30th of Fifth Month 1736. A Certificate for Ann Hunter, who is removed to Abington Monthly Meeting was signed. A Certificate to Friends at North Wales for Mary Evans, formerly Nicholas, was read. A Certificate on behalf of Stephen Peyton from Friends of Worcester¬ shire, dated in the Twelfth Month last was well received. A Certificate from Friends in Bucks County, on behalf of. Christopher Marshall was well received. Christian Brown sent in a paper Condemning her Outgoing in Mar¬ riage. 27th of Sixth Month 1736. A Certificate to Friends at the Cliffs, in Maryland, on behalf of Samuel Chew respecting his Clearness in relation to Marriage was signed. A Certificate for Patrick Ogleby & Wife to Friends at Westbury on Long Island was read. A Certificate for Thomas Redman to Friends at Haddonfield was signed. Samuel Redman and Martha Woolleston declared their Intentions of Marriage, . . . their Parents being present declared their Consent. Thomas Hodgehins produced a Certificate dated at a Monthly Meeting in Salem the 26th of Fifth Month last, on behalf of himself and his wife. Daniel Dawson produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meet¬ ing dated the 26th of fifth Month last on behalf of himself and Wife. James Lownes, Jr. Sent in a paper condemning his Disorderly Pro¬ cedure in Marriage. acquainted this Meeting of the Death of John Jenkinson and his Wife & had left Eight children. . . are directed to get the Children placed out in Suitable Places amongst Friends. .... ... . Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 185 24 th of the Seventh Month 1736. Robert Duncan and Esther Marie declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. A Certificate from a Monthly Meeting held at Henly the 4th of 3d Month 1736 on behalf of John Glenney (who intends to settle in this City) was read. A Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Cool Hill in Ireland, dated the 21st Second Month 1736, on behalf of Isaac McNiece, who intends to settle in this City, was well received. A Certificate for David Clarke from a Monthly Meeting held at Paynswick in the County of Gloucester, in Great Brittain, dated the 10th Second Month 1735, was well received. A Certificate from Friends in Barbados on behalf of Ralph Loft us dated the 9th Sixth Month last was read. 29th of the Eighth Month 1736. A Certificate on behalf of our Friend Mary Hall, who is on a* East Greenwich in the Colony of Rhode Island Religious Visit was read. Also from William Hall (who accompanied his wife. • A Certificate for our Friend Hannah Jenkinson from West River in, Maryland was read. She intends to return home again. John Hank made application for a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting respecting Marriage. A Certificate from Friends at Dublin on behalf of John Patterson; dated the 25th of third Month last was read. ... .... .. 26th Ninth Month 1736. A Certificate for James Claypool to Friends in Sissill [sic] County, Maryland was read. 31st of the Tenth Month 1736. A Testimony against Hannah Gilpin, late Knight, for her outgoing in Marriage was read. A Certificate for Samuel C. Walker from the Monthly Meeting of Richmond held at Canterbury in Yorkshire dated 6th. fourth Monthj 1735 was read. A Certificate for James Lewis to Friends at Crosswicks was read. Enoch Flower and Ann Jones declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the Young Womans Parent being present declared their Consent. George Mifflin applied on behalf of his Son John Mifflin for a Cer¬ tificate to Boston Monthly Meeting respecting his conversation & Clear¬ ness in relation to Marriage. Israel Pemberton Jun 'r applied for a Certificate to the Falls Monthly Meeting respecting Marriage. John Jones Reports he paid William Hudson & John Bringhurstj Three pounds on account of John Jenkinsons Son, which they paid to .... 186 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Thomas Vernon towards schooling he is to give him, the Lad being put out to him untill he attains the Age of 14 years. Richard Renshaw and Ann his wife sent in a Paper Condemning their Disorderly Marriage. 28th of Eleventh Month 1736/7. The Friends appointed on Joshua Granger’s Certificate (who wished) to remove with his family to North Carolina) report that he is not entitled to any. Friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for John Jones, (to Salem). John Hank delivered into this Meeting a Paper acknowledging him¬ self to blame in relation to his Propossall of Marriage (which he after¬ wards declined) and desires Friends would excuse his doing so without tendering the particular reasons for his not proceeding further therein, and he promises to be more Careful of giving offence for the future, which Paper was accepted. John Biddle & Sarah Owen declared their Intentions of Marriage. Jacob Jones brought a Certificate from Wrightstown dated the 7th, Eleventh Month 1734/5 which was read. Rebecca Steele sent in a paper condemning her disorderly Proeeedure in Marriage. 25th of the Twelfth Month 1736/7. A Certificate for John Speary, (to Friends at Newmarket Monthly Meeting) being amended was read. The consideration of James Lownes, Jun’r Paper, (of Condemnation) was read. John Biddle & Sarah Owen appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage. The Young Man producing a Letter signifying his Fathers Consent and the Young Womans Parents being present, they are therefore left to Consummate their said Intentions. ... 25th of the First Month 1736/7. Our Friend John Oxley produced a Certificate from Friends in Barbadoes, which was accepted. And he intending in a short time to return home again, this meeting approves a Certificate for him, to Friends in Barbadoes. William Morrison produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting dated the 28th of the last Month, which was read, he Intending to settle in this City. Sampson Davis, lately settled in this City, sent in a Certificate on behalf of himself and Wife, dated at Abington Monthly Meeting, the 28th of last month. Samuel Sansom and Sarah Johnson declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, the Young Womans Parents being present declared their Consent. Edward Evans & Rebecca Clark declared their Intentions of Mar¬ he produced his Parents Consent in Writing, and her riage, Mother being present declared her Consent. ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 187 Samuel Rhoades & Elizabeth Chandler declared their Intentions of Marriage, . . . her Mother being present declared her Consent. Sam;l Morris & Hannah Oadwallader declared their Intentions of Marriage, . their Parents being present declared their Consent. Tobias Griscomb & Grace Rakestraw, declared their Intentions of Marriage, . . the Young Womans Mother being present declared her Consent. . . . 29th of the Second Month 1737. The Friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Moses Hughes. was read. A Testimony against Sarah Tuckett being prepared A Certificate for John Walby and his Wife to Friends in Great Brittain, or elsewhere, was read. John Guest and Susanna Truman declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage He produced a Certificate from Burling¬ ton Monthly Meeting, and also produced his Mothers Consent. Joseph Shoemaker, Jun'r sent in a Paper condemning his disorderly Conduct and breach of Discipline in marrying contrary to the good order Established amongst Friends. .... .... .... 27th of Third Month 1737. A Certificate for David Robinson to Friends at Goshen Monthly Meet¬ ing was read. Samuel Penock & Elizabeth Widdowfield declared their Intentions of Marriage; his Father and her Mother being present declared their Consent. David Clark & Elizabeth Eastborne declared their Intentions of Mar¬ the Young Womans Parents being present declared their riage, Consent. Robert Strettle produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Herselydown in Southwark the 26'th Eleventh Month last on behalf of himself, Wife, Son & two Daughters. Edward Thompson and his Wife applied for a Certificate to Friends at Concord Monthly Meeting in Chester Co. Reese Roberts produced a Certificate signed at a Monthly Meeting at Radnor on his behalf dated the 10th of first Month last. John Cresson and Rebecca Cresson sent in a Paper Condemning their outgoing in Marriage. John Bushel produced a Certificate from Friends in Barbados dated the 12th of third Month last. Elizabeth & Catharine Ellis sent in a paper setting forth their great Trouble in Nursing of Mary Owen and her Daughter in their Illness they being ill as they set forth 33 weeks. the meeting there¬ fore direct John Jones to pay them £4. ... ... ... .... ... 29th of Fifth Month 1737. James Claypoole & Rachel Shenton appeared a Second time and De¬ clared they Continued their Intentions of Marriage. James produced a Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting in Maryland. 188 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Samuel Pennock & Elizabeth Widdowfield appeared a Second Time and declared their Intentions of Marriage Samuel Produced a Certi¬ he intending to settle ficate from New Garden Monthly Meeting .... amongst us. . . A Testimony was brought into this meeting against Benj. Lay . . . which was read, Lewis Weston produced a Certificate from the two Weeks Meeting held in London the 7th twelfth Month last. A Certificate for our Friend Eleanor Bevan was produced from Har¬ ford Monthly Meeting dated 14th of last Month in relation to her ministry. Application was made on behalf of William WarneT for a Certificate to Friends at Newark Monthly Meeting for himself & Wife. David Ferris and Wife applied for a Certificate to Newark Monthly Meeting, they being gone to settle at Willingstown in New Castle County. .. 26th of Sixth Month 1737. William Horne & Elizabeth Davis appeared a Second time and de¬ his Mother being present de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, clared her Consent, and he producing a Certificate from Darby Monthly Meeting, A Certificate for John Hank to Friends at Burlington respecting his clearness in relation to marriage was signed. William Bennet & Mary Dvais declared their Intentions of Marriage. Samuel Powell applied on behalf of Isaac Lobbden for a Certi¬ ficate to Friends at Boston. ... ... 30th Seventh Month 1737. Job Yarnall & Rebecca Lounes appeared a Second time & declared their Intentions of Marriage, he producing a Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting, Elijah Collins produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Friends at Boston, . . . and he designing to return shortly requested a few lines. Thomas Hodgsliin applied for a Certificate for him and his Wife to Salem Monthly Meeting. ... 28th of Eighth Month 1737. Giles Brimble & Cicelly Lewellon declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Hugh Durborrow & Sarah Freeman (Widow) declared their Intentions she produced a Certificate from Santford Monthly of Marriage, . Meeting, ... to see that Care is taken that Provision is made for Sarah’s Children. (Two sons.) .. 25th of Ninth Month 1737. William Coleman & Hannah Fitzwater declared their Intentions of. Marriage, their Parents being present declared their Consent. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 189 30th : of 10th Month 17 S7. ( Joseph Marshall and Rachel Marie declared their Intentions of Marriage, he produced a Letter from his Father and Mother dated at Mansfield the 25th fifth Month 1737. . Joseph Hopewell sent in a Paper condemning his disorderly Proceedure in Marriage contrary to our Discipline. Elizabeth Hawkins sent in a paper condemning her conduct. . . 27th of Eleventh Month 1737. Samuel Powell & John Bringhurst acquainted this meeting they had bound out John Jenkinson, Son of John Jenkinson deceased, to John, Murray of Marlboro, Chester County until he attains to the Age of 21 years. ... 24th of Twelfth Month 1737/8. A Testimony against Elizabeth Brockden, late Elizabeth England, (for breach of Discipline in Marriage). Edward Boberts and Martha Cox declared their intentions of Mar¬ riage, and Friends are appointed to see that Provision be made for Martha’s Children. Application was made on behalf of Adam Rhodes for a Certificate to Goshen Monthly Meeting. Jeremiah Elfreth applied for a Certificate to Westbury Monthly ... Meeting on Long Island on account of Marriage. Joseph Hitchcock sent in a paper condemning his disorderly proceedure in Marriage. 31st of first Month 1738. Edward Boberts and Martha Cox appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage. Martha’s Mother declared her consent, being present. Reese Meredith & Martha Carpenter declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, ... he produced a Certificate from Leominster in the County of Hereford in Great Brittain. James Cresson and Sarah Emblen declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, their Parents being present gave their consent. 28th of Second Month 1738. A Testimony of disownment against Ann Lloy [d?] was read. Balph Loftus and Jano Cart declared their Intentions of Marriage, her Mother being present declared her Consent. William Preston & Sarah Preston sent in a Paper, declaring their disorderly Procedure in Marriage. Benj ’ Callender produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Friends at Bridgetown in Barbados, which was read & well accepted. ... ... ... (To he continued ) ...