David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County, and of Plymouth, Philadelphia County, Penna., and His Step-Children Surnamed Moore

DAVID MEREDITH OF RADNOR, CHESTER COUNTY, AND OF PLYMOUTH, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNA. AND HIS STEP-CHILDREN SURNAMED MOORE By LEWIS D. Coors, F.A.S.G., F.G.S.P. An unsuspecting reading of the words "David Meredith of ye parish of Llanbister in the county of Radnorshire, weaver, and Kathrine his wife with their five children namely Richard, Mary, John, Meredith, and Sarah," in the certificate of removal received and recorded by Radnor Monthly Meeting, Chester County, Penna., has provided the following two erroneous notices. That the first three listed children were in fact the emigrant David Meredith's stepchildren, surnamed Moore, is obvious from other relevant records cited hereinafter. MERIDITH, DAVID, came from the parish of Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, in 1683 or 1684, and settled in Radnor township. .. . He was accompanied to this country by his wife Katharine and their five children—Richard, Mary, John, Meridith and Sarah. Katharine died in 1688 and in 1690 he was married to Mary Jones, a widow, of Upper Providence, as his second wife, by whom he probably bud no children.... The time of Isis decease is not known; but from the circumstance of his name disappearing from the minutes of his meeting in 1695 (sic), it is supposed that it occurred about that period. He had sufferred imprisonment in Wales on account of his religious principles.—George B. Smith, History of Delaware County, Penna., 1862, p 485. DAVID MEREDITH, of the parish of Llanbister, county of Radnor, removed to Radnor, Penna., 1683. A Friend. Freeholder of 250 acres of land in Radnor, and elsewhere. "Wife, Katherine. Children (surnamed Meredith): I. Richard; 2. Mary; 3. John; 4. Meredith; 5. Sarah (born in Wales.)—Thomas A. Glenn, Welsh Founders of Penna., 1911, vol. 1, 193. DAVID MEREDITH, of the parish of Llanbister, in Radnorshire, Wales, weaver, purchased from Richard Davies of Welchpoole, in Montgomeryshire, gent., by Deed of 20 June 1682, a tract of 100 acres to be laid out in the Province of Pennsylvania. He was described as having been a member of the religious Society of Friends for the last twenty years and more in the certificate given him on 20th of 5th month ( July) 1683 by Radnorshire Friends for his removal to Pennsylvania. He was probably the David Meredith of Radnorshire who, with one Richard Moore and eight other Friends, was fined in 1659 for "absence from the National Worship; " and the same two who were listed among 23 Friends corn- 217 218 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine mitted to prison in 1664 "until they should take the oath of allegiance." It is impossible here to report definitely that David Meredith's wife KATHERINE MOORE, who arrived in Radnor Township, Chester County, Penna., with him, formerly a widow Moore as hereinafter appears, had been the widow of Richard Moore abovesaid. 8 By Deed of 20 June 1682, Richard Davies of Welchpoole, Co. Montgomery, (Wales), Gent., conveyed to David Meredith of the pansh of Llanbister, Co. Radnor, (Wales), weaver, for 2 Pounds sterling, and an annual quitrent of 1 shilling to be paid to William Penn, the Proprietary, a tract of 100 acres to be laid out in the Province of Pennsylvania. Recorded 16-12-1683/4 in Phila. Deed Book C - 1, page 73, whence this abstract. Radnor Shir. At or mens meeting ye 20th of ye 5th month 1683. Whereas or deare f rind & brother David Meredith of ye parish of Llanbister in the affordsd. County, weaver, and Kathrine his wife with their five children namely Richard, Mary, John, Meredith, &. Sarah, are disposed to remove themselves from their present dwelling to Pensilvania m America, These are therefore to cernfie all whom whom it may conceme yt he is a man yt hath owned trueth these twenty years agoe & upwards; his life & conversation being well approved of, not only amongest hinds but alsoe amongst his neighboures & acquaintance, and see have a good report. He was very loving to frinds and charitable amongest his neibours & see leaves a good savour =longest us; & his dear wife cloth own the same trueth & walkes accordmgly thereunto; and we further cernfie ye or sd frind David Meredith doth not transport himself e & family to the place aforsd by reason of any dept or depts to any pson or psons wtsoever; neither by wrongful act by him, or any of his children, done or comitted agst any psori wtsoever: and sue we comitt him to the ptection of the almighty god of power; and to this testemony we put or names as followeth. Owen Humphrey, John Jarman, Daniel Lewis, Nathan Woodlife, David Griffith, John Lloyd, Edward Moore, Edward Jones, Richard Cooke, Roger Hughes, Jon Robert, Jon Watson, Rees ap Rees, Rich. Watkins, Thomas Parry---From the register of certificates, Radnor Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., Penna. 4 David Meredith and family must have arrived in Pennsylvania by 16th of 12th month (Feb.) 1683/4, the date of recording at Philadelphia his Deed abovementionecl, just under seven months after the Radnorshire Friends signed the certificate for his removal to Pennsylvania. In the existing minutes of Radnor, Penna., Monthly Meeting, which begin with 10th of 2nd. month (Apr) 1684, David Meredith is first named in those of 14th of 11th month (Jan.) 1685/6, appointed to receive Friends quarterly collection in Radnor.* Katherine Meredith the wife of David Meredith died, and was buried on 26th of 7th month (Sept.) 1688 in Friends burying place in Radnor.' David Meredith married secondly, on 21st of 3rd month (May) 1690, at the house of Thomas Minshall in Upper Providence Township, Chester • Radnor Monthly Meeting for Friends business and discipline was composed of representatives from the local Preparative Meetings of Schuylkill, Merlon, Haverford, Radnor , Newtown, and Plymouth. David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 219 County, Penna., by Friends ceremony, MARY JONES, of that township, widow. Evidently she predeceased him, as she is not named or mentioned in his Will of 28th of 10th month 1723. Having purchased a tract of 980 acres in Plymouth Township, Philadelphia County, from Philip Price, which was confirmed to him by Deed of 4th March 1701/2, David Meredith and family removed from Radnor Township between 1704 and 1708 eastward and across Schuylkill River and settled thereon. The minutes of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting, [created in 1714 from Radnor Monthly Meeting, and composed of representatives from Plymouth and Gwynedd local Preparative Meetings], name David Meredith and John Shiers as the Overseers of Plymouth on 31st of 1st month 1719. The minutes of 31st of 11th month 1720 state that the Elders, "Robert Jones, John Humphrey, David Meredith, William Coulstone, and John Jacobs, are appointed to sit with our Ministers in their Meeting." David Meredith, aged about 90 years,' died at his home in Plymouth, a half mile eastward of the present borough of Norristown and south of Germantown Pike, between 10th of 1st month (March) 1726/7 and 13th of 3rd month (May) 1727 following,—the date of probate of his Will. Antenuptial agreement dated 24-2-1690 between David . Meredith of Radnor, Chester Co., Penna., widower, and Mary Jones of Upper Providence Twp., said Co., widow, of the one part, and Thomas and Peter Jones of the other part, both of said Twp.7 Digest of Certificate of Marriage of David Meredith of Radnor Twp. in the Welsh Tract, Chester Co., Penna., widower, and Mary Jones of Upper Providence Twp., said Co., widow, on 21-3-1690 at the house of Thomas Minshall in said Co., signed by Witnesses: Thomas Jones, Peter Jones (her sons), Richard Moore (his stepson), Stephen Evans, Ann Powell, Phebe Taylor, Mary Taylor, Elizabeth Plott, Mary Moore (his stepdaughter), as neat of kin, and others.—Register of Radnor Mo. Mtg.' By Deed of 31-5-1694, David Meredith and wife Mary conveyed to Thomas Jones of Upper Providence Twp., Chester Co., Penna., in consideration of certain sums of money paid by said Jones to discharge the debts due by said Mary before her marriage to said David Meredith, 150 acres na said Twp. which had been conveyed to said Mary by Robert Robinson by his Deed of 3-4mo-1689. Agreement that if said Mary survives her husband David Meredith, she should enjoy the use of half the cleared land on said tract during her lifetime. Recorded in Chester Co. Deed Book E-2, page 316. Roger Hughes acquired 250 acres by Deeds of 19 and 20 June 1682, and sold 125 acres thereof to David Meredith by Deed of 11 Sept 1691, who sold it to Richard Moore but not conveyed. The other moiety said Hughes sold to Thomas Parry, decd., who sold to Richard Moore but not conveyed, who is now possessed of the whole.—Minutes of the Welsh Purchasers, Board of Property of the Province of Penna., published in Pennon Archives, 3rd series, vol. 1, page 14. 220 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine David Meredith acquired 100 acres by Deeds of 19 and 20 June 1682 in his possession in Radnor. He also purchased of the Commissioners 250 acres, and paid the money to James Harrison. The whole 350 acres were laid out by virtue of two warrants, one from the Proprietor 19th of 1st mo. 1683, the other from the Commissioners, 17th of 3rd mo. 1687, and laid out 24th of said 3rd mo., and confirmed to him by Patent 26th 3rd mo. 1689. Of this he sold to Stephen Evans 150 acres by Deed dated 20th of 5th mo. 1691; the rest David Meredith holds.—Minutes, ibid. By Deed of 4 March 1701/2 Francis Rawle of Phila. Co., mercht., and Elizabeth Fox, of Phila., widow of James Fox, confirmed to David Meredith of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna., yeoman, for 5 shillings, the 980 acres tract in Plymouth Twp., Phila. Co., which they had conveyed to Philip Price by Deed of 6-8mo-1697 and said Price to said Meredith, being part of the 2500 acres which were granted to said Rawle and Fox by William Penn by Deed of lease and release dated 12 and 13 March 1685. Recorded 21 Aug. 1745 in Phila. Deed Book G - 6, page 291, whence this abstract. The Will of David Meredith of the Twp. of Plymouth, Phila. Co., Penna., dated 28th of 10th mo. 1723 and proved 13 May 1727, devises to my daughter Sarah's children, Edward Price, Mary Price, and Margaret Price, 30 Pds., viz, a bond on Thomas Ellis for 20 Pds. and a bond on John Shires for 10 Pds., to be equally divided among them, besides a bond of 29 Pds. which is in Rees Price's hand for Mary and Margaret, all to be put out to interest by ye executors and trustees or . ye survivors of them till they are 21 years of age, but in case the children all die, it is to return to my son Meredith David's children; also I give to my son Meredith David all the rest of my estate both real and temporal, and do make h -un my son Meredith David my sole executor; lastly, I nominate Peter Jones, John Moore, David Jones, and Rees Preys to see this my last will and testament fulfilled. Witnesses: William Coniston, Thomas Ellis, John Rees.—Recorded in Phila. Admin. Book C, page 79, whence this abstract. " Whereas Meredith David, the executor nominated in ye foregoing Will, died before ye probate of ye same testament was had, whereby ye right of admo. with ye Testament aforesaid annexed, became vested in Ellis Meredith, grandson and next of kin of ye said testator David Meredith, therefore admo. with ye testament annexed was granted to him ye sd. Ellis Meredith." Given under seal of office ye 13th day of May A.D. 1727.—Ibid., page 80. Children of David and Katherine ( -Moore) Meredith: 2 i. MEREDITH DAVID b 6-3mo-1675; d between 4 Feb. and 10 May 1727. 3 ii. SARAH DAVID married 6-10mo1705 REES PREES. 2. MEREDITH DAVID, born 6th of 3rd month (May) 1675 according to family record,* son of the emigrant David Meredith then of Radnorshire, Wales, died testate in Plymouth Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., between 4th of 12th month (Feb.) 17 2 6/7 and 10 May 1727, the dates of his Will and its probate. Meredith David (as he was named in the Welsh system of patronymics instead of fixed surnames), of Rad" Record of the Meredith Family, copied 20 July 1884 by Sarah Pennell, wife of Joseph, is in the Gilbert Cope Collection of The Genealoimal Society of Penna. David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 221 nor in the Welsh Tract, Chester County, Penna., " batchiller ", and ELLIN ELLis (PuoN) of said Tract, "Spinster ", were married on 22nd of 11th month 1699/1700 at Radnor Meeting House, with David Meredith (his father), Ellis Pugh (her father), Richard Moore (his stepbrother), John Moore (ditto), Mary Meredith (his stepmother), Sinai Pugh (her mother), and others signing the certificate as witnesses.' The widow EllM (Pugh) David died testate in Philadelphia County between 10th of 8th month 1733 and 3 January 1734. The Will of Meredith David of Plymouth Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., dated 4-12mo1726/7 and proved 10 May 1727, names wife Ellin and children: David, Ellis, Richard, John, Moses, Aaron, Sarah, Catherine, and Mary. Recorded in Phila. Will Book E, page 47, whence this abstract. The Will of Ellin David of Phila. Co., Penna., widow, dated 10-8mo-1733 and proved 3 Jan. 1734, names brother Job Pugh, children, Moses, Aaron, Mary, Sarah, and Catherine; brother-in-law Ellis Roberts, etc. Recorded in Phila. Will Book E, page 279, whence this abstract. Children of Meredith and Ellin (Pugh) David: From the register and minutes of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. DAVID MEREDITH b 9-9-1700; d unmar betw 10 March and 13 May 1727." JOHN MEREDITH b 21-1-1703; d in 1727-28, unman iii. ELLIS MEREDITH b 6-12mo-1704; <1 unmar betw 20 June and 27 Sep. 1728. 0 " 12-11mo-1726/77 David Meredith the younger and Susanna Jones declared their intentions of marriage. It is expected that he produce a catificam of his clearness against neat meeting.—Minssies of Radnor Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., Penna. 10-12mo-1726/7: David Meredith the younger and Susannah Jones declared their intentions of mar' riage the second time, and nothing appearing to obstruct, he producing a certificate from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting which is ordered to be recorded, are left to their liberty.—Ibid. Certificate dated "lass day of 15th month 1726 from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting to Radnor Monthly Meeting for David Meredith to proceed in marriage with Susannah Jones belonging to your meeting.. 9-1mo (March) 1726/7: "Account is brought that the marriage of David Meredith and Susannah Jones is not accomplished, both familia being sickley."—Minutes, =gra. The nuncupative Will of David Meredith of Plymouth Top., Phila. Co., dated 10-1mo-1726/7 and proved 13 May 1727, devises 40 Pounds to Susannah Jones. At the probate it was testified that" V7hereas David Meredith, deceased grandson of Dmd Meredith also deced., in the time of last sickness did make the nuncupa6ve Will above written but named no executors thereof, whereby ye right of admon. with the said nuncupacive 'Will annexed became vested in Ellis Meredith, next of kin to ye sd. David Meredith ye grandson deced. Therefore Admon. with ye nunc. Will aforesd. annexed was gramed to him ye sd. Ellis Meredith."—Recorded in Phila. Admin. Book C, page 80. The Will of Ellis Meredith of Plymouth Twp., Phila. Co., dated 20-4-1728 and proved 27 Sept 1728, names mother Ellin; brothers Moses. Aaron, and Davi& sisters Sarah, Katharine, Mary; uncle Job Pugh; and appoints his mother Ellin Meredith exec, and Job Pugh, John Evans, Rowland Ellis, Cadwalader Evans, Evan Evans, Thomas Ellis overseers. Witnesses. William Davis, Hugh Jones, Joseph Jones. Recorded in Phila. Will Book E, page 87, whence this abstract. 222 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine iv. RICHARD MEREDITH b 4-12mo-1706; d in 1727-28, unman v. SARAH MEREDITH b 8-8-1708; mar in 4mo 1741 DANIEL -WILLIAMS. vi. MARY MEREDITH b 29-2-1711; d in infancy. vii. KATHERINE MEREDITH b 22-9-1712; mar in 8mo 1733 MORDECAI YARNALL of Springfield Twp., Chester Co., Penna., who was b 11-7mo1705, son of Francis and Hannah (Baker) Yamall. He mar 2ndly 86mo-1745 Mary Roberts, and 3rdly 3 March 1768 Ann Mans, widow of Joseph Maris, and died 17 May 1772, a minister in the Society of Friends. See Yarnall Family in the North American, Phila., 9 March 1913. viii. MOSES MEREDITH b 30-9- 1714; mar 11-2mo-1739 at Middletown Meeting Home, Chester Co., Penna., MARY PENNELL, dau of Joseph Pennell of Edgmont Twp., said C.—Register of Chester Mo. Mtg. ix. MARY MEREDITH b 30-9-1714, twin with Moses; mar 22-10-1738 at Gwynedd Meeting House, OWEN WILLIAMS, son of John Williams of Gwynedd Twp., Phila. Co., Penna. x. AARON MEREDITH b 7-3mo-1716; mar in 12mo 1745/6 ELIZABETH EVANS. 3. SARAH DAVID, born in or shortly before 1683, daughter of the emigrant David Meredith, then of Radnorshire, Wales, came with her parents to Radnor Township, Chester County, Penna., and died between 1710 and 1718, first wife of REES PREES (PRICE) of Merion Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., whom she had married on 6th of 10th month (Dec.) 1705 at Radnor Meeting House. Rees Prees was born 11th of 11th month 1678 in Penllyn, Wales, and came to Merion Township abovesaid with his father Edward Rees and the latter's family in 1682. He died testate in Merion, and was buried 11th of 5th month (May) 1760 " aged about 84 years ", in Merion Friends burying place at the Meeting House. Rees Prees (Price) married secondly, on 9th of 10th month (Dec.) 1718 at Haverford Meeting House, ELIZABETH atm, spinster. She died, and was buried on 5th of 12th month (Feb.) 1733/4 at Haverford Friends burying place. Rees Prees (Price) then married thirdly on 10th of 3rd month (May) 1737 at Haverford Meeting House, ANN (DAvis) SCOTHORN, widow of Samuel Scothorn of Darby, Chester County, Penna., who had died there 13th of 1st month 1730/1. By Deed of 19 Feb. 17.38, Mordecai Yarnall of Chester Co., Penna., and wife Catherine, Owen Williams of Northwales, Phila. Co., and wife Mary, and Sarah Meredith of Plymouth Trap., said Co., spinster, released to Moses Meredith and Aaron Meredith, both of said Twp., yeomen, for 160 Pd,., all their Mures, in the 862 acres there which were devised by David Meredith (i.e. Meredith David) to his four sons David, John, Ellis, and Richard, by his Will of Mn 1727. Recital that said sons John, David, and Richard died intestate and without issue, and that said son Ellis Meredith, surviving reversionary legatee, devised the tract to his brothers Moses and Aaron Meredith, parties hereto, they to pay to their sisters Catherine, Mary, and Sarah, parties hereto, the sum of 100 Pd,. equally divided among thorn, by his Will of 20 June 1 728. Recorded in Phila. Deed Book G-6, page 293, whence this abstract. David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 223 Digest of Certificate of Marriage of Rees Pr;ce of Merlon Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., and Sarah Meredith of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna., at Radnor Mtg. Hse. on 610mo-1705. Witnesses: Edward Frees (his father), David Meredith (her father), Meredith David (her brother), Richard Moore (her stepbrother), John Moore (ditto), Samuel Nicholas, Anthony Moore, John Moore, David Jones, Rebecca Moore, and 79 others.° The Will of Reese Price of Merion Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., dated 29 Feb. 1760 and proved 12 May 1760, devises to wife Ann certain pieces of furniture, a horse and saddle, a cow, the brass kettle, the rents of 60 acres In Haverford, a negro wench " Sall ", the use of my desk, 50 Pds. and the interest of 60 Pds. annually, she to live with my son John Price; to eldest son Edward Price my large Bible; to each of my daughter Mary Harry's children (not named) 5 sh.; to each of my daughter Margaret Paschall's children (not named) 5 sh.; to son Ellis Price 10 Pds.; to son John Price two negro boys Tom and Ville, a horse, cart, plow, etc.; to daughter Jane my negro girl Daphne, certain pieces of furniture, and 100 Pds.; to daughter-in-law Maly Price, the wife of my son John Price, a mulatto wench; residue of estate to sons Ellis and John Price equally; and appoints sons Ellis Price and John Price and friend John Roberts, miller, execrs. Recorded In Phila. Will Book L, page 443, whence this abstract. Children of Rees Price and 1st Wife Sarah David: Names and dates from the register of Radnor Mo. Mtg.. 7. MARY PRICE b 1-7mo-1706, who mar 12-10mo-1727 REES HARRY. ii. EDWARD PRICE b 14-11-1707/8; who was buried 3 June 1791 aged 84 in Merion Friends burying place. MARGARET PRICE b 28-3-1710; d intestate 6-12mo-1755 in Phi13. 8 She mar 1st., out of Friends Mtg., BENJAMIN PASCHALL, who d intestate 12-12mo-1744/5 in Phila. She mar 2nd. 19-5-1750 in Phila. Mtg. Hse., as his 2nd. wife, WILLIAM MONTGOMERY of Phila., znercht.. Issue • Administration upon the estate of Benjamin Paschall of Phila., lately deced., was granted 29 March 1745 to his widow Margaret Paschall.—Phila. Admin. Book E, page 60. Digest of Certificate received by Phila. Mo. Mtg. of 27-2-1755 from Haverford (Radnor) Mo. Mtg., dated 10-2mo-1750 , Margaret Paschall lived inoffensive until the breach she made in consumating marriage not in Friends way, which offence she has of late acknowledged in writ -mg and was received by our Meeting, and as she has hem a liver in the city from the time of her marriage, we refer her conduct for chat time to your inspection, and we recommend her to your Christian care.—From transcript of Certificates recorded by Phila. Mo. Mtg., in collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna. Digest of Cert ficete of Marriage of William Montgomery of Phila., merchant, and Margaret Paschall of said city, widow, at Phila. Mtg. Hse. on 19-5-1710. Witness.: John, Joseph, Mary, Mary, Elizabeth, Thomas, and Ann Paschall, Reese Price (ber father), Ann Price (be, stepmother), and 24 others.—Collecdons, srePra. Administration upon the estate of Margaret Montgomery deced., formerly Margaret Paschall, was granted 6 July 1756 to William Montgomery of Phila., her husband.—Phda. Admin. Book G, page 58. By Deed of 25 July 1781, William Montgomery of Crmswicks, Burlington Co., N. J., Gent., end wife Mary, conveyed to William Clifton of the District of Southwark, Phila. Co., Penna., blacksmith. Recital that Mary Knowles of said District, widow, by Deed of 9 Nov. 1745 conveyed to Margaret Paschall, widow, a lot on the can side of Front St. there, 65 by 277 feet, and said Margaret Paschall afterwards intermarried with a certain William Montgomery of West N. J., and afterwards died intestate, leaving issue by her first husband three sons to wit John, Joseph, and Benjamin Paschall, and by her second husband the abovenarned Wilfam Montgomery, party hereto, and that afterwards the said Benjamin Paschall died under age and without issue, and the lot descended to the said John Paschall, Joseph Paschall, and Wk.. ■ 224 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine by 1st. husband: (1) John Paschall; (2) Joseph Paschall; and (3) Benjamin Paschall who d a minor; and by 2nd husband: (4) William Montgomery. Children of Rees Price and 2nd Wife Elizabeth Ellis: 6 iv. ELLIS PRICE b 14-7-1719. v. JOHN PRICE b 27-6-1721. vi. JANE PRICE b 6-9mo-1729. THE STEPCHILDREN OF DAVID MEREDITH: Children of N. N. and Katherine ( ) Moore: 1 i. RICHARD MOORE b circa: 1674; d 1715. 2 ii. MARY MOORE b circa 1676; d 1762; mar ROBERT POUND. 3 El. JOHN MOORE b circa 1678; d 1719. 1. RICHARD MOORE, elder son of the widow Katherine Moore, came with her and his stepfather David Meredith from the parish of Llanbister, in Radnorshire, South Wales, to Radnor Township, Chester County, Penna., and died there testate shortly before 16 October 1715. He married on 17th of 3rd month (May) 1701, by Friends ceremony at Radnor Meeting House, PHEBE (EVANS) PHILLIPS, widow of Phillip Phillips of Radnor, and daughter of Stephen Evans of same township, formerly of Radnorshire, South Wales, abovesaid.' She survived Richard Moore and married thirdly, 27th of 8th month 1715, at Radnor Meeting House, HOWELL JAMES of New Castle County, Delaware, widower, and survived him. She was living in 1748 in Radnor. Richard Moore of Radnor in the Welsh Tract, Province of Penna., carpenter, and Phebe Phillips of the same place, widow, married at Randor Mtg. Hse. 17-3-1701, with witnesses signing: David Meredith (his stepfather), Stephen Evan (her father), John Moore (his brother), David Jones, Meredith David (his stepbrother), John Stephen (her brother), Sinai Pugh, James Moore, and others—Digest of certificate recorded by Radnor Monthly Meeting.° Montgomery, and the sod Joseph Paschall by Ded of 21 Sept. 1761 conveyed to Wilharn Montgomery, the father his interest. And the said William Montgomery afterwards erected in the northwardly part of the lot a small brick messuage at his own cost and held the same with the whole lot during his life, but no peed from the said John Paschall can Ix found, although them is strong presumption that he conveyed his anterest to the said William Montgomery, the father. The said W'ilharn Montgomery, by his Will of 24 Nov. 1769, devised the messuage and la to his son, the said William Montgomery, party hereto. Recorded in Phila. Deed Book D-6, page 334, whence this abstract. The said Will was proved 20 Sept. 1771. Compare Price Family, in Thos. A. Glenn, Merton in the Welsh Tract, page 96, and This H. Montgomery, History of the Family of Montgomery, Phila. 1863, pages 103-104- David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 225 Phillip Phillip of Radnor, Chester Co., Penna., bachelor, and Phebe Evans of same place (referred to twice as " Phebe Stephens "), married at Radnor Mtg. Hse. 1st of 4mo 1693, with witnesses signnig: John Evans, David Meredith, Ellis Pugh, and others. —Digest, supra. Phillip Phillips was buried 25-11-(Jan.)-1697 in Friends burying place in Radnor. —Register of Radnor Mo. Mtg.' His daughter Mary Phillips, born 3-1st mo-1694, married at Radnor Mtg. Hee 5-9mo-1719 David Morris of Marple Twp., Chester Co., Prima., son of David Morris.° Howell James of New Castle Co., Del., widower, and Phebe Moore of Radnor, Chester Co., Penna., widow, married at Radnor Mtg. Ilse. on 27-8..1715. Witnesses signing, Stephen Bevan, Jno Stephens, David Meredith, James James, and others. Digest. supra." Certificate dated 20-5-1683 for Stephen Evans of the parish of Llanbister, Radnorshire, Wales, wife Elizabeth and two children: John and Phebe, "disposed to remove themselves to Pensilvania in America ", given by Radnorshire Friends, received and recorded by Radnor Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., Penna.° The verbal Will of Richard Moore of the township of Radnor in ye County of Chester, delivered or declared in the hearing of Steven Evans, David Harrey & Rees Thomas as followeth: First he declared that it was his will that all his depts and funeral expences should be payd & discharged. 2dly he declared his will was ye ye profits of his land and plantation be wholely towards the maintenant of his wife and children untill his son John attains the age of 21 years, and immediately after his will was that his son should possess himself of his ad land and plantation, excepting his mother's right during her natural life, upon condition his son should pay 15 pound to each of his sisters. 3dly It was his will that his children be at his wife's disposal. 4thly He named his father David Meredith, brother John Moore, his cosen John Moore, & his cosen David Jones, to be trustees & overseers for his wife & children. Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1715: Personally appeared Re. Thomas and David Harry, two of the witnesses within named, and on solemn affirmation declared (etc), and administration was granted to Phebe Moore relict defuncti (etc) —Frosts photostatic copy of the original Will, in collections of the Genealogical Society of Penna. The Will was recorded in Phila. Will Book D, page 38. Bond of Howell James of New Castle Co., Del., yeoman, William Harry of Phila., innkeeper, and John Doe, bound to Peter Evans, Register Genl. for the Province of Penna., in the sum of 200 Pounds, dated 2 Nov. 1715, conditioned that if the said Phebe James late Phebe Moore, widow relict and adminx. of the nuncupative Will annexed of Richard Moore deced., makes Inventory and Appraisment of the estate of said deced. to be exhibited into the Register General's office at Phila. on or before 16 Nov. next—Digest of photostatic copy of the Bond, in collections supra. Inventory of the goods and chattels of Richard Moore late of Radnor, in Co. Chester, Penna., yeoman, deced. (no date), appraised by David Harry and Rees Thomas at a total 42-6-5.—Ibid. Account of Phebe James now ye wife of Howell James of New Castle County upon Delaware, yeoman, adminx. of all and singular the goods & chattels of Richard Moore 226 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine late of Radnor Twp., Co. of Chester, Penna., her late husband deced., dated 8 Nov. 1716, includes debts paid to Mary Phillips, Howell James, David Meredith, Owen Nicholas, Jno Pearsall, etc.—Ibid. Release dated 30 Apr 1731: Henry Hartley of Upper Marion Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., and wife Phebe, daughter of Richard Moore late of Radnor, deced., releasing to John Moore, son and heir of said Richard Moore, all claim to the estate of said Richard Moore. Acknowledged 14 Apr 1753.—Phda. Deed Book H-S, 839. Release dated 30 Apr 1731: Jonathan Morris of Marple Twp., Chester Co., Penna., and wife Catherine, daughter of Richard Moore of Radnor, deced., release to John Moore, son and heir of said Richard Moore, all claim to the estate of said Richard Moore. Acknowledged 14 Apr 1753.—Ibid., page 160. Release dated e2mo-1739: Joseph Pugh and wife Rebecca . to John Moore, son and heir of Richard Moore and brother to the said Rebecca, releasing all claim to the estate of said Richard Moore, all late of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna. Signatures attested 14 Apr 1753 by Henry Hartley of the city of Phila., mariner.—Ibid., page 161. Children of Richard and Phebe (Evans) Moore: i. PHEBE MOORE b 4-12mo-1701/2; marred between 9-10mo-1723 and 1311-1725/6 HENRY HARTLEY, who "was but lately come amongst Friends," and we "ha -ring made enquiry not only here but also with such Friends as knew him in his own Country, and also with his brother, find no objection."—Minutes of Radnor Mo. Mtg. This couple was living in Upper Merion, Phila., in 1731, and apparently he was the one of this name, of the city of Phila., a mariner, in 1753. 4 ii. JOHN MOORE b 24-9-1705; d 5-7mo-1750. CATHERINE MOORE married 11-3mo-1726 at Radnor Mtg. Hse., JONATHAN MORRIS of Marple Twp., Chester Co., Penna.' iv. REBECCA MOORE married 3-1 Imo-1733/4 at Radnor Mtg. Hse., JOSEPH PUGH, son of David Pugh of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna.' They were living in Uwchlan, Chester Co., Penna., 1739. 2. MARY MOORE, born in 1676, daughter of the widow Katherine Moore, came with her and her stepfather David Meredith from the parish of Llanbister, in Radnorshire, South Wales, to Radnor Township, Chester County, Penna., and she died testate in Philadelphia 21st of 6th month (June) 1762 aged 86 years,8 widow of ROBERT POUND of Philadelphia, butcher, who died there testate on 2nd of 4th month (June) The minutes of Radnor Monthly Meeting for the years 16871710. 1692 and 1703-1711 being missing, the evidence of the marriage of this couple cannot be verified. But "Mary Pound" signed immediately after John Moore and Jane Moore in the near relatives column of the certificate of marriage of their daughter Jane Moore to Alexander Bane on 5th of 4th month 1713 at Marion Meeting House. And said John Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., in his Will David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 227 of 21 September 1719, devised "to my sister Mary Pound" twenty shillings. The Will of Robert Pound of Phila., butcher, dated 19 May 1710 and proved 27 June 1710, names wife Mary execx. and devises to her and to sister Ann. Recorded in Phila. Will Book C, page 211, whence this abstract. The Will of Mary Pound of Phila., widow, dated 16 April 1754 and proved 20 June 1762, with Codicil dated "about eight weeks" before probate, appoints Thomas Say of Phila., mercht., the execr. and guardian; devises estate to daughter Mary wife of Joseph Wood and to grandchildren Sarah, Elizabeth, Ann, Joseph, Robert, Thomas, and Josiah Wood, and to great-grandchild Mary Doyle. Recorded in Phila. Will Book M, page 317, whence this abstract. Children of Robert and Mary (Moore) Pound: From the Register of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting.° i. JOHN POUND, son of Robert, buried 24-5.1699. ii. SARAH POUND, daughter of Robert, buried 16-5-1702. ANN POUND, daughter of Robert and Mary, died 14-4-1709. iv. CHRISTOPHER POUND, son of Robert and Mary, died 6-3-1705. v. ROBERT POUND, son of Robert and Mary, died 26-9-1721. vi. MARY POUND, married shortly before 29-7-1729, JOSEPH WOOD. 3. JOHN MOORE, younger son of the widow Katherine Moore, came with her and his stepfather David Meredith from the parish of Llanbister, in Radnorshire, South Wales, to Radnor Township, Chester County, Penna. By the 1st of 2nd month (April) 1702 he was a blacksmith by profession, resident in the adjacent Merion Township, Philadelphia County, on which date he acquired by Deed Poll from Hugh Roberts the 100 acres tract bounded by Indian and Mill Creeks in Blockley Township, said County, and moved thereon. John Moore died there testate two or three days before 2nd of 8th month (Oct.) 1719, on which date his remains were buried in Friends burying place at Merion Meeting House. The marriage of John Moore and JANE CUERTON in 1689 cannot be verified in the minutes of Radnor Monthly Meeting, as those for the years 1687 - 1692 are missing, and the certificate is not found on record in the register.' But her mother Margaret Cuerton and niece Sarah Cuerton signed in near relatives' column the marriage certificate of John and Jane Moore's daughter Jane Moore to Alexander Bane, dated 5th of 4th month 1713. Also, John and Jane Moore's son John Moore Jr. was declared, by Duck Creek Monthly Meeting of 11th of 7th month 1721 to be too near a relation to proceed in marriage with Elizabeth Cuerton, who was a niece of said Jane (Cuerton) Moore. JANE 228 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine CUERTON with her parents Richard and Margaret Cuerton came in the ship Rebecca from Liverpool, England, arrived at Philadelphia on 31st of 8th month (Oct.) 1685, and they settled in Merion Township, Philadelphia County, Penna.' She survived her husband John Moore and was still a resident of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, on 25 September 1721, on which date she and their son James Moore conveyed the 100 acres homestead by Deed to David Jones. He conveyed it to the son James Moore by Deed of 19th of 8th month 1721. The Will of John Moore of the township of Blockley, County of Phila., Penna., blacksmith, dated 21 Sept. 1719 and proved 4 Nov. 1719: 1st. All my debts etc. to be paid and discharged; Also " My dwelling house and plantation to be sold and my executors hereafter named are hereby impowered to make an unquestionable title in law to any person and his heirs forever that shall purchase the same "; Also, to wife Jane Moore one-third of all the estate after debts paid; Also, " Unto my dear mother the sum of ten pounds to be paid to her as she shall have need for the same towards her maintenance "; Also, to my son Richard 5 Pds.; Also, to my daughter Jane S Pds.; Also, to my sister Mary Pound 20 shillings; the residue of my estate to my sons James, John, and Mordecai and my daughters Rose, Margaret, Mary, and Martha, equally divided, my son James to have two shares thereof and my daughter Rose 6 Pds. beside an equal share; Appoints wife Jane Moore and son James Moore execrs.; Desires friends David Jones, Thomas Jones, Edward Williams, and Robert Jones to be Trustees. Witnesses: David Jones, Sarah Cuerton, Edward Williams, Robert Jones.—Digest from photostatic copy of the original Will, in collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna. The Will was recorded in Phila. Will Book D, page 140. The "Inventory of the goods, cattle, chattels, household-stuff, implements of husbandry and plantation of John Moore of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia, late deceased" was taken and appraised on 29th of 11th mo. (Jan.) 1719/20 by Edward Rees, Ed. Williams, and Robt. Jones, at 316-9-1, the list including a riding horse, 2 other horses, 2 mares, 1 colt, 8 swine, 6 cows, 4 heifers, 2 calves, 2 steers, 17 sheep, blacksmith tools, iron, and "old Bible and some other old books ", household furniture. —Digest from photostatic copy of the original Inventory, in collections supra. By Deed of 25 Sept. 1721, Jane Moore, widow of John Moore of Blockley, Co. Phila., blacksmith, deced, and James Moore, son and heir of said John Moore, conveyed to David Jones of Blockley, for 100 Pd,., the 100 acres tract there. Recital that the said John Moore possessed in his lifetime a tract in the City Liberties of Phila., bought of Hugh Roberts by Deed of 1st of 2nd month 1702, being 100 acres and 136 perches located on Mill Creek, and by his Will of 21 Sept. 1719 devised My dwelling house and plantation to be sold, and appointed his wife Jane Moore and his son James Moore execrs. Witnesses: Edward Williams, Robert Jones, Richard Moore, Robert Pound. Acknowledged 21 April 178 5.--Phila. Deed Book D-12, 337. 'Reference out be to his widowed mother-in-law Margaret Cuerton, since his mother Katherine Moore ded in I6RI. David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 229 Children of John and Jane (Cuerton) Moore: Names and dates from the register of Radnor Monthly Meeting.' L MARY MOORE buried 20-7-1690 in Merion Friends ground. ii. ROSE MOORE born 12-12-1693; living 1719, unmar. i. JANE MOORE born 13-12.1693; married 5-4mo-1713 at Merlon Meeting House, Phila. Co., Penna., ALEXANDER BANE of Goshen Twp., Chester Co., Penna. $ iv. JAMES MOORE born 8-10mo-1695; was buried 13-3-1781. v. RICHARD MOORE born 22-12-1697. 6 vi. JOHN MOORE born ; living 1722. vii. MORDECAI MOORE born 13-12-1702; living 1719.* viii. MARGARET MOORE born 1-10mo-1704; living 1719. ix. MARY MOORE born 24-2-1706; living 1719. x. MARTHA MOORE born 1-2mo-1708; buried 9-8mo-1719 its Merlon Frds. grd. 4. JOHN MooKE, born 24th of 9th month (Nov.) 1705, only son of no. 1 Richard and Phebe (Evans-Phillips) Moore of Radnor Township, Chester County, Penna., died intestate in Philadelphia on 5th of 7th month 1750. 8 John Moore of Radnor and RACHEL COPPOCK, daughter of Jonathan Coppock deced. and wife Jane (Owen) Coppock of Springfield Township, Chester County, Penna., were married at Springfield Meeting House by Friends ceremony on 22nd of 7th month (Sept.) 1737,t and she, as Rachel Moore, requested Chester Monthly Meeting of 29th of 10th month 1744 for a certificate to Radnor Monthly Meeting. John Moore and wife Rachel requested Radnor Monthly Meeting of 12th of 6th month 1748 for a certificate to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, and it was signed at the Meeting of 8th of 7th month next. The certificate was presented to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of 27th of 11th month (Jan.) 1748/9 and it was recorded.' Jane (Coppock) Moore, who was 14 years her husband's junior, having been born 13th of 1st month (March) 1719, survived him, and she married secondly on 11 April 1754, according to the register of Christ Church, Philadelphia, DAVID REES. For this breach of Friends discipline she made acknowlOne Mordecai Moore produced his certificate from Radnor Mo. Mtg. at Chester Mo. Mtg. of 30-Y 1728. But complaint of him 1.9 made at the Mo. Mtg. of 31-1-1729, by Chester Preparative Meeting, for having absconded from his creditors, and he was accordingly disowned by the Mo. Mtg. of 28-2-1729. No further account found. One John Moore belonging to Radnor Preparative Meeting requested Radnor Monthly Meeting of 14-9. 1725. for a certificate in order to proceed in marriage with one belonging to Gwynedd Monthly Meeting, and a was brought accordingly to the Meeting of 12-10mo-1723 and signed. Subsequently, at Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of 31'10-1723 John Moore and Ann Jones declared them intentions of marriage, and he producing his certificate, they were permitted to proceed in marriage, which was reported to the Monthly Meeting of 22-11-1721 as having been orderly accomplished. The certcate of marriage is not found of record in the registers of Radnor or Gwynedd, and the parties remain unidentified here. If this bridegroom was the John Moore born 24-9-1705, this marriage at age of 18 was one previous to his marriage at age 32 in 1737' The matter is unresolved here. 230 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine edgment to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of 29th of 4th month (April) 1757, which was accepted, and the Meeting of 27th of 5th month 1757 granted her, as "Rachel wife of David Reese ", a certificate to Radnor Monthly Meeting, where it was duly received and recorded.' David and Rachel (Coppock-Moore) Rees were living in Radnor Township in 1766. Children of John Moore, if any there were, have escaped detection for this report. By Deed of 11 Aug. 1733 John Moore and Phebe James, mother of said John and formerly wife of Richard Moore and now widow of Howell James, conveyed to Owen Nicholas a 50 acres tract in Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna., reciting that by agreement of Thomas Parry of 14 Feb. 1701/2 to convey 124 acres to Richard Moore who died before said conveyance was made, and said Thomas Parry by Deed of 29 Oct. 1715 conveyed to David Meredith, John Moore, David James, and John Moore of Radnor, the overseers of the Will of said Richard Moore deced., of the second part, and Howell and ache James and John Moore, son and heir of said Richard Moore, of the third part, to hold to said Phebe until the said John Moore, son and heir of Richard, arrived at age 21 years and then to his use. Recorded in Delamore County Deed Book T - 4, page 558. Certificate of marriage of John Moore, son of Richard Moore decal., of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna., and Rachel Coppock, daughter of Jonathan Coppock deced., of Springfield Twp., said Co., on 22 Sept. 1737 at Springfield Meeting House, with witnesses signing: Phebe James (his mother), Robert Taylor (her stepfather), Mary Yamall, Jonathan Morris (his brother- in - low), Catherine Morris (his sister), Henry Hartley (his brother-in-law), Phebe Hartley (his sister), and others.—Digest of certificate recorded by Chester Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., Penna. Mortgage of 7 Apr. 1748: John Moore of Radnor, Chester Co., Penna., blacksmith, and wife Rachel and Phebe James of Radnor, mother of said John Moore, convey to Joseph Williams of Lower Merion Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., for 200 Pds., a messuage and 200 acres in Radnor. Mortgage satisfied 16 Nov. 1749. Administration upon the estate of John Moore deced. was granted 13 Oct. 1750 to John Hughes of Phila., baker, the widow Rachel Moore having renounced her right.— Phila. Admin. Book F, page 334. Mortgage of 23 Oct. 1766: David Rees of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna., innholder, and wife Rachel, conveyed to Joseph Norris of Plymouth Twp., Phila. Co., yeoman, for 484 Pds., the John Moore tract of 200 acres in Radnor. Mortgage satisfied 30 Nov. 1769.—Chester Co. Mortgage Book P, page 43. 5, JAMES MOORE, eldest son of no. 3 John and Jane (Cuerton) Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., was born 8th of 10th month (Dec.) 1695, and he died there testate a day or two before 13th of 3rd month (March) 1781, on which day his remains were buried in Friends burying place at Merion Meeting House. He was married on 3rd of 9th month (Nov.) 1720, at Merion Meeting House, to SARAH THOMAS, who was born 16th of 11th month (Jan.) 1699/1700, David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 231 daughter of Abel Thomas and wife Elizabeth Humphreys of Merion Township, Philadelphia County. "Sarah the wife to James Moore " was buried on 29th of 2nd month (Feb.) 1760 in Merion Friends burying place abovesaid.' The paternal 100 acres homestead plantation on Mill Creek was conveyed to James Moore by Deed of 19th of 8th month (Oct.) 1721. Abel Thomas and Elizabeth Humphreys were married 19-3-1693 in Merion Mtg. Hse., and they had issue: (1) Richard Thomas born 1192mo-1693; (2) Sarah Thomas born 1-9mo-1697, who was burie.d 7-9mo-1698; (3) Sarah Thomas born 16-11-1699, who married 3-91720 James Moore; and (4) Elizabeth Thomas born 16-3-1702; according to the register of Radnor Mo. Mtg.. See also T. A. Glenn, Merlon in the Welsh Tract, for Humphrty ancestry, but correcting the name "Thomas Abel" on page 250 to be Abel Thomas as abovesaid. Certificate of marriage of James Moore, son of John Moore of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., smith, deced., and Sarah Thomas, daughter of Abel Thomas of Merion, said Co., also smith, on 3'9mo-1720, with witnesses: Abel Thomas (her father), Eliza Thomas her mother), Jane Moore (his mother), Richard Moore (his brother), Joe. Moore (Ins brother), Mordecai Moore (his brother), Richd. Thomas (her brother), Jno. Moore (his nephew), Alex. Bane (his brother-in-law), Rose Moore (his sister), Eliza Cuerton, and others.—Digest from the register of Radnor Monthly Meeting, The Will of James Moore of Twp. of Blockley, Phila. Co., Penna., yeoman, "being far advanced in years and weak in body ", dated 30th Oct. 1780 and proved . 17th March 1781, devises to son Abel my plantation whereon I now live, part of which is situate as Darby, Chester Co., during his natural life, and afterwards I devise all my land in Blockley aforesd. to my grandsons James and John Moore, their hers etc. in severalty forever, provided each of them, the said James and John Moore, within 12 months after the decease of my said son Abel pay unto my son Amos Moore, his heirs etc., 10 Pounds, onto my daughter Martha or her heirs 10 Pounds; and unto my daughter Mary or her heirs 10 Pounds in gold or silver, and after the decease of my said son Abel I give unto my grandson Abner Evans, his heirs etc., all my land in Darby Twp.; to Sarah Palmer my chest of drawers; to John Lambert 20 shillings; to Margaret Bennett 20 shillings; to said son Abel all the rest of the estate; and appoints son Abel sole execr. Witnesses: John Sellers, David Brooks, Samuel Gibson. Letters testamentary were granted 17 March 1781 to Abel Moore the sneer. Reoesded in Phila. Will Book R, page 391, whence this abstract. Children of James and Sarah (Thomas) Moore: Names and dates of births from the register of Radnor Monthly Meeting. 7 i. JOHN MOORE b 7-6mo-1722; d 19-7-1778. 8 ii. ABEL MOORE b 9-8mo-1723; d in I 1mo-1784. 9 iii. AMOS MOORE b 11-8mo-1725; d 25 - 11-1815. 10 iv. MARTHA MOORE b 25-3-1728; mar 24 Dec 1747 SAMUEL CHAPMAN. v. ELIJAH MOORE b 26-9-1731; d before 1780. vi. MARY MOORE b 23-1-1732; living 1780; married one EVANS and had son Abner Evans living 1800. 232 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 6. JOHN MOORE, third son of no. 3 John and Jane (Cuerton) Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., born in 1699-1700, was named a devisee in his father's Will of September 1719, but final account of him after 1722 has escaped detection for this report. He transferred his membership from Radnor Monthly Meeting to Abington Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia County, Penna., by certificate dated 11th of 12th month (Feb.) 1719/20, and from Abington to Duck Creek Monthly Meeting, New Castle County, Delaware, by one of 31st of f th month (July) 1721. At the Meeting of the last named on 11th of 7th month 1721, he and his first cousin ELIZABETH CUERTON, declared their intentions of marriage. She was born 11th of 7th month 1697, in Merion Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., daughter of William and Mary (Coborn) Cuerton, and she had removed within the verge of Duck Creek Monthly Meeting with her father, stepmother and family in 1715.0 Friends discipline could not allow the marriage within such close degree of kinship, and the couple were married by a Justice of the Peace at her father's house in George's Creek. Accordingly, their names are not found further in the minutes and register of Duck Creek Monthly Meeting. 14 - 11 - 1719 at Haverford: John Moore having proposed for a certificate to this meeting, he intended removing towards Abington Meeting house, David Jones and Edward Williams are appointed to inspect into his clearness and conversation and to draw him a certificate in the behalf of the Monthly Meeting.—Minutes of Radnor Mo. Mtg. 11 - 12mo - 1719 at Merion: The friends appointed to draw John Moore's certificate have brought it to this meeting, which was approved of and signed at the meeting by friends.—Ibid. 28 - 1 - 1720: John Moore produced a certificate from Merion (sic) Mo. Meeting which was read and accepted.—Minutes of Abington Mo. Mtg., in collections Gen. Soc. Pa. 51 - 5 - 1721: A certificate was granted to John Moore in order to settle in ye verge of Duck Creek Mo. Meeting.—Ibid. 11 - 7mo - 1721: John Moore, son of John Moore late of Blockley, County of Philadelphia, deceased, and Elizabeth Cureton, daughter of William Cureton of St. Georges Creek, published their intentions of marriage. But the nearness of the relationship between them and the smallness of this meeting, they are only permitted, and requested to appear at our next monthly meeting. And Joseph England is desired to make enquiry of ancient friends belonging to some other meeting, whether such marriage be allowed of. — Minutes of Duck Creek Monthly Meeting, New Castle Co., Delaware, in collections Gen. Soc. PS. David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 233 22-8-1721: John Moore and Elizabeth Cureton who appeared at our last monthly meeting and signified their intentions of marriage with each other not appearing at this meeting, the aforesaid minute is discontinued.—Ibid. 19-1-1722: Information being given to this Meeting that William Cureton, a Friend belonging to Georges Creek Meeting, bath countenanced an indiscreet or disorderly marriage between his daughter Elizabeth and Joins Moore, this Meeting thinks it need' fed to stir up the minds of the Overseers of that Meeting that if anything be omitted in duly treating with the said Cureton concerning the said marriage, that they will be diligent in treating with him, and whereas the said William Cureton was appointed one of the Overseers of that Meeting, with John McCool, this Meeting appoints John Ashton to assist John McCool in the said affair and signify his answer or satisfaction given to our next monthly meeting. — Ibid. 18-4-1722: William Cureton brought to this meeting a written paper signifying his sorrow for his unadvisedly letting his daughter marry in his house by a Justice, but the Meetmg being small and the paper being short in some things, it is left to the con sideration of Friends.—Ibid. 7. JOHN MOORE, born 7th of 6th month (Aug.) 1722, eldest son of no. 5 James and Sarah (Thomas) Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., died 19th of 7th month ( July) 1778, and was buried in Darby Friends Meeting burying place, Chester County, Penna. Merion Meeting, to which he belonged, requested Radnor Monthly Meeting of 29th of 2nd month (April) 1745 for a certificate for John Moore addressed to Darby Monthly Meeting in order for him to marry Rachel Poe, a "young woman ", and the certificate was read and signed at the Monthly Meeting of 10th of 3rd month 1745. Accordingly, John Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, and RACHEL POE of Darby Township, Chester County, were married on 26th of 4th month 1745, their certificate of marriage being recorded by said Darby Monthly Meeting. Rachel (Poe) Moore died 19th of 2nd month 1788, according to the register of said Monthly Meeting, and was buried in Friends burying ground in Darby. The estates of this John and Rachel Moore are not found of record in either Chester County or Philadelphia County probates. Children of John and Rachel (Poe) Moore: Names and dates of births from the register of Darby Mo. Mtg. i. HANNAH MORE b 4-3mo-1746; mar 20 Aug 1792 FATTENS SAVAGE, according to the register of Gloria Dei Ch., Phila. One Hannah Savage d 21-2-1826 aged 80, according to the register of Phila. Northern District Mo. Mtg. 11 ii. JAMES MOORE b 24-7-1747; d after 1822. In. AMY MOORE b 6- 3mo-1750; d 2910-1821 in the Northern Liberties of the City of Phila., unmarried, aged 65 according to the register of Green 234 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Street Monthly Meeting. She had been received by Phila. Northern District Monthly Meeting on certificate from Darby Monthly Meeting in Nov. 1812. Her elder sister Hannah Savage having renounced her right, Admin. on the estate of Amy Moore, singlewoman deced. incest. was granted 4 Feb. 1822 to Jonathan Roberts of the Northern Liberties, Collector of Taxes, who gave Bond of same date with James Moore of Block ley Twp., Phila. Co., farmer, and Richard Roe as securities.—Phila. Admix. Book M, page 311. The Adminr.'s Account, dated 12-7mo-1822, listed payments to William and Ruth Hamilton, Hannah Savage, Nathan Jones for the minor children of John Moore, by consent of James Moore, brother of the intestate, $75.00 each.—Digest of the original estate papers no. 35 for the year 1822 in office of the Register of Wills, Phila. iv. RUTH MOORE b 25-1-1752; mar WILLIAM HAMILTON and both were living in 1822. Ruth Moore was released by Darby Mo. Mtg. in 1788 for lack of unity. 12 v. JOHN MOORE b 6-8mo-1755; d 20-8-1817. 8. ABEL MOORE, born 9th of 8th month (Oct.) 1723, second son of no. 5 James and Sarah (Thomas) Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., died there testate two or three days before 15th of 11th month (Nov.) 1784, on which date his remains were buried Merion Friends burying place.' Abel Moore and HANNAH HIBBERD, birthright members of Friends, were married out of Meeting, on 21st January 1756 according to the register of Christ Church, Philadelphia, and he made acknowledgement of this infraction of Friends discipline to Radnor Monthly Meeting of 12th of 10th month 1756 which was accepted and his membership continued. Hannah (Hibberd) Moore likewise made acknowledgement, to Darby Monthly Meetings of 1st of 9th month and 1st of 12th month 1756, of her marriage by a priest. It was accepted by the Meeting of 2nd of 3rd month 1757, and a certificate for her addressed to Radnor Monthly Meeting was signed by Darby Monthly Meeting of 5th of 10th month 1757• Hannah (Hibberd) Moore was born 3rd of 4th month (June) 1733, daughter of Moses and Sarah (Bradshaw) Hibberd who resided within the verge of Darby Monthly Meeting. She survived her husband Abel Moore, and as his sole executrix and legatee conveyed his half of the paternal homestead in Blockley by her Deed of 14 April 1785 to (his nephews) James and John Moore of Darby Township, Chester County, Penna. She died testate in Blockley in 1801, without issue. HIBBERD of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna. DANIEL HIBBERD came in 168283 as an employee (" servant ") to obtain the 50 acres offered by William Penn to induce emigration to the Province of Penna. He married in 8th mo. 1697 RACHEL BONSALL, dau. of Richard and Mary Bonsall of Darby, Chester Co., Penna., and resided on a 100 acres tract across Cobbs Creek, in Blockley Twp., Ehsla. Co., Penna. He David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 235 died there testate 24-2-1740. The Will of Daniel Hibberd of Phila. Co., dated 23 Apr 1740 and proved 10 May 1740, names wife Rachel, children Daniel (execr.), Moses, Aaron, and Mary (Davis), sons-in-law Thomas Hall, John Pearson, and George Sanders. —Recorded in Phila. Will Book F, page 193. Children: (1) Mary Hibberd b 22-51690, married in 1718 John David of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Penna.; (2) Aaron Hibberd b 1-2mo-1700, married Elizabeth , (3) Moses Hibberd b 14-2-1702, q.v. postea; (4) Phebe Hibberd b 28-12-1703; (5) Hannah Hibberd married in 1729 Thomas Hall of Phila.; (6) Martha Hibberd married by license of 19 March 1730 Joseph Lees of Darby; (7) Rachel Hibberd married by license of 30 July 1735 John Pearson of Darby. MOSES HIBBERD abovesaid, b 14-2-1702, d intestate in Darby Twp., Chester Co., Penna., 10-7mo-1762. and the admin. on his estate was granted 20 July 1762 to Sarah Hibberd, widow. He married 10-7mo-1732 SARAH BRADSHAW, also of Darby, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Levis) Bradshaw She died 71 lrno-1777. Their children were: (1) Hannah Hibberd b 3-4mo-1733, married 21 Jan. 1756 Abel Moore of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co.; (2) John Hibberd b 6-10mo-1734 and d in 12mo-1734; (3) Mary Hibberd who married in 1758 John Palmer.—Cope mss and digest of the Register of Darby Mo. Mtg., in collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna. The Will of Abel Moore of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., dated 22 July 1777 and proved 18 Nov. 1784, names wife Hannah Moore sole execx. and legatee. Witnesses: J. Sellers, Edwd. Williams, N. Sellers. Recorded in Phila. Will Book S, page 502. By Deed of 14 April 1785, Hannah Moore of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., widow and sole legatee of Abel Moore late of same place, cooper, deced., who was the son, a grantee and also a devisee named in the Will of James Moore late of same place, yeoman, deced., conveyed to James Moore and John Moore of Darby Twp., Chester Co., Penna., wheelwnghts, for 400 Pounds gold and silver money, the one-half of the plantation containing 100 acres on Indian and Mill Creeks in said Blockley Twp., same which William Penn by patent of 3 Dec. 1701 granted to Hugh Roberts, who by poll endorsed on the back of said patent on 1st of 2nd mo. 1702 granted same to John Moore, the father of the first-named James Moore, who devised by Will of 21 Sept. 1719 that the said premises be sold and appointed his wife Jane Moore and son the first named James Moore execrs. The said Jane Moore and James Moore by Deed of 25 Sept. 1721 conveyed said tract to David Jones of Blockley Twp., who by Deed of 19 of 8mo 1721 conveyed the same to the first named James Moore, and said James Moore by an agreement of 26 of lit mo. Jan. 1756 with his son the mid Abel Moore conveyed to him one-half the said plantation. And said James Moore died seized of the other half of the plantation and devised it by his Will of 30 Oct. 1780 to his son Abel Moore during his lifetime and afterwards to said James Moore's grandsons the said James and John Moore parties hereto. And said Abel Moore by Will of 22 July 1777 devised his estate in said plantation, on which he dwelt, and all other his estate, to his wife Hannah Moore, party hereto, who hereby conveys the like undivided half part of said plantation's buildings, improvements, etc. Acknowledged 16 April 1785 by said Hannah Moore before William Adcock Esq., one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Phila., and recorded 4 May 1785 in Phila. Deed Book D - 12, page 332, When ce this abstract. The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 236 The Will of Hannah Moore of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., dated 14 Jan. 1800 and proved 21 Oct. 1801, devises to my sister-in-law Martha Chapman 100 Pds., but if she dies before me, then to her son John Chapman; to Abner Evans 20 Pds.; to William Moore Senr. 75 Pds.; to Phebe Supple, daughter of John and Sarah Supple, 20 Pds.; to the four children of my niece Sarah Thomas, wife of John Thomas, namely Hannah, Mary, Susannah, and Johanna, 20 Pds. each; the residue of my estate to said Sarah Thomas wife of John Thomas, her heirs etc.; and appoints John Thomas of Blockley the eater. Witnesses: John Sellers, John Dunlap, Thomas Cummans. Recorded in Phila. Will Book Y, page 601, whence this abstract. 9. AMOS MOORE, born 11th of 8th month (Oct.) 1725, third son of no. 5 James and Sarah (Thomas) Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., died there 25th of 11th month (Nov.) 1815 and was buried in Darby Friends burying place." He was married by Friends ceremony on 15th of 3rd month (May) 1751 to ELIZABETH SMITH, according to certificate recorded by Darby Monthly Meeting. She was born 19th of 5th month (July) 1725, daughter of William and Mary Smith of Darby Township, Chester County, Penna., and she died 22 July 1783." The estate of Amos Moore is not found of record in either Philadelphia or Chester County probates. Amos Moore requested Radnor Monthly Mtg. of 14-1-1750/51 for a certificate to Darby Mo. Mtg. in order to marry Elizabeth Smith.—Minutes of Radnor Mo. Mtg. Amos Moore produced a certificate to Goshen Mo. Mtg., Chester Co., Penna., of 218-1751 from Radnor Mo. Mtg. for himself, and his wife Elizabeth produced one from Darby Mo. Mtg.—Minutes of Goshen Mo. Mtg. Amos Moore and wife Elizabeth received certificate to Darby Mo. Mtg.—Ibid. of 17-8-1752. Amos Moore and wife took certificate dated 3-1st mo-1753 from Darby Mo. Mtg. to Goshen Mo. Mtg., and also one dated 7-6mo-1758 to Radnor Mo. Mtg.—Minutes of Darby Mo. Mtg. Children of Amos and Elizabeth (Smith) Moore: The first 5 and the 7th names and dates of birth are from the register of Radnor Monthly Meeting; 6 other data are from bible record.. i. WILLIAM MOORE b 15-2-1752; married 15 Oct 1775 (sic) unknown; had issue: (I) John Moore b 19 Feb 1775; (2) Samuel Moore b 27 Dec 1776; (3) Elizabeth Moore b 12 Jan 1779 and d 23 July 1783; (4) Ann Moore b 26 May 1781; (5) George Moore b 11 March 1783; and (6) James Moore b 27 Aug 1785. ii. ROSE MOORE b 17-2mo-1754; d young. iii. SAMUEL MOORE Is 29-3-1756; "broke his leg with a cart and wheel Sept. 21, 1764, and died Oct. 5, 1764." David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 237 iv. SARAH MOORE b 16-3-1758; mar 17 Dec 1774 DAVID SHARPLESS, ° ac(Pa. cording to the register of the German Reformed Church of Phila. Archives 2nd series VIII, 716.), and not 16 Dec 1775 as in Bible record; and had issue: Elizabeth Sharpless b 5 Dec 1776, and Benjamin Sharpless b 26 Oct 1777, q.v. in Gilbert Cope, Sharpless Family, page 236. v. JANE MOORE b 29-3-1760; buried 27-9-1762 in Friends burying place at Merion Mtg. Hse. vi. ABEL MOORE b 27 Dec 1761; mar 24 Feb 1785 Mary Hastings. v. ROSE MOORE b 29-9-1762. viii. MARY MOORE b 31 March 1764; d 13 March 1848; mar 5 Jan 1786 by John Pearson, J. P. of Chester Co., Penna., to JOB HELMS . of Darby, and had issue.. SMITH of Darby, Chester County, Penna. WILLIAM SMITH came from Croxton, Leicestershire, England, to Darby in 1684.—Penna. Mug. Hist. and Biogr., XXIV, 182. He died there testate 2-11mo-1727/8. His first wife, ELIZABETH SMITH, died 2710-1702, according to the register of Darby Mo. Mtg. He married 2ndly in 10mo1705 ELIZABETH PRITCHET, widow of Edward Pritchet of Darby; she died testate 13-12-1727/8. Issue by first wife: (1) Rose Smith b 14-12-1679/80, who mar 24-41701 John Bethell Jr.; (2) Sarah Smith b 10-10-1686, who mar 1st in 4mo-1706 her stepbrother Philip Pritchet, and 2ndly in 9mo-1713 David Thomas; (3) Elizabeth Smith b 17-1-1689/90, who mar let in 8mo-1707 William Bartram, and 2ndly in 9mo1715 John Smith; (4) William Smith b 28-8-1691, who d 21-9-1736; (5) John Smith, twin with William; (6) Samuel Smith b 6-4mo-1695; (7) Mary Smith b 8-4mo-1697; and (8) Edward Smith b 7-10mo-1699. The Will of William Smith of Darby, dated 9 Apr 1726 and proved 8 Jan. 1727/8, devises to wife Elizabeth; her son Philip Prichard deced.; to son Edward the plantation purchased of Thomas Brasey, Jacob Simcock, and John Hallowell, during his lifetime and afterwards to his children; to son William 5 shillings, he having had his share; to daughter Rose Bethell 40 Pds.; to grandson Samuel Pritchard 20 Pds. at age 21; to daughters Elizabeth and Mary 40 Pds. each; to grandchildren William and Elizabeth Bartram, Ellen Fretwell, Francis, William, Joseph, and Elizabeth Bethel', William and Benjamin Pearson, Martha, William, and Sarah Smith, Samuel Pearson, Joice, Simon, John, and William Smith, 10 Pds. each when of age; to sons-in-law David Thomas, John Smith, and Enoch Pearson, 5 shillings each; and appoints son Edward Smith and Samuel Lewis Jr. the execrs.—Recorded in Chester County 'Will Book A, page 260, whence this abstract. WILLIAM SMITH JR. b 28-8-1691, as abovesaid; d testate 21-9-1736 in Darby Twp. He mar in 1718 one MARY , who also d testate 13-3-1760. The Will of William Smith of Darby, dated 19 Nov 1736 and proved 21 Dec 1736, devises to son Samuel Smith my plantation in Darby when he is of age 21, with reversion to wife and my two daughters (not named); and appoints wife and friend John Davis the execrs.— • This date of marriage, from the Helms-Moore bible record as transcribed (see note no. 11), is obviously a year late, and the marriage on 15 Oct. 177406 one William Moor and Mary Crager, in the register of Sc. Paul's Church, Third Street below Walnut, Phila., probably applies here. Testimony against Wilfiam Moore, son of Amos Moore, for his marriage out of Friends Meting was made at Radnor Monthly Meeting of 9-2mo-1781. The same against Sarah Sh,rpless was made at the Meeting of 14-8-1777. Mary Moore, daughter of Amos Moore, was granted a certificate to Drby Mo. Mtg. by Radnor Mo. Mtg. of 92mo-1781. Mary Helms, late Moore, was disowned by Darby Mo. Mtg. of 27-4-1786 for her marriage out of Meeting. 238 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Chester Co. win Book B, page 16. The Will of Mary Smith of Darby, dated 20 June 1759, with codicil dated 26 Feb 1760, and proved 25 Mar 1760, names grandchildren: Mary Davis, deceased daughter Rose's children: Nathan, Mary, Benjamin, Ann, and Joseph, when of age, grand-daughters Rachel Smith and Mary Smith the daughters of my son Samuel Smith; grand-daughter Rose Moore; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Smith; daughter Elizabeth wife of Amos Moore 100 Pd,. and household goods; sons-in-law Lewis Davis and Amos Moore) and appoints son Samuel Smith and John Davis the execrs. William and Mary Smith Jr. had issue: (1) William Snuth b 10 - 11mo - 1719, who d 18 - 11 - 1722/3; (2) Rose Smith b 28 - 3 - 1722, d 17 Aug 1754, who mar Lewis Davis; (3) Elizabeth Smith b 19 - 5 - 1725, who mar 15 - 3 - 1751 Amos Moore; and (4) Samuel Smith b 19-8-1727.—Register of Darby Mo. Mtg. 10. MARTHA MOORE, born 25th of 3rd month (May) 1728, daughter of no. 5 James and Sarah (Thomas) Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., died testate in Philadelphia on 18th of 11th month (Nov.) 1815, aged 89 years, and was buried in Friends burying place in that city.' She married out of Friends Meeting, on 24 December 1747, according to the register of Christ Church, Philadelphia, SAMUEL CHAPMAN, and as Martha Chapman she made acknowledgement to Radnor Monthly Meeting of 11th of 2nd month (April) 1749 for that infraction of Friends discipline, and it was accepted. Samuel and Martha Chapman and their children, Sarah, James, Jane, and Ellin Chapman, took their certificate dated 12th of 4th month 1763 from Radnor Monthly Meeting to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. "Sister-in-law Martha Chapman" was devised 100 Pounds in the Will of Hannah Moore, widow of Abel Moore, of Blockley Township. Philadelphia County, q.v., dated 14 January 1800. The Will of Martha Chapman, widow, of Philadelphia, dated 12 June 1813 and proved 28 Nov. 1815, names son John Chapman sole execr.; devises to grand-daughters Martha Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Ann Chapman, and Mary Roberts; to niece Martha Johnson Chapman, grandson John Chapman, and Elizabeth Thomas.—Recorded in Phila. Will Book no. 6, page 183, whence this abstract. Children of Samuel and Martha (Moore) Chapman: L Sarah Chapman ii. James Chapman iii. Jane Chapman b 1759; d 1 - 1 - 1765 aged 6 yrs., Phila. iv. Ellin Chapman b 1760; d 13 - 1 - 1765 aged 5 yrs., Phila. v. Jonathan Chapman d 20 - 6 - 1765 aged 2 mos., Phila. vi. John Chapman, named execr. of mother's Will of 12 June 1813; was received, with wife Mary, by Phila. Mo. Mtg. of 24 - 12 - 1812 on certificate from Phila. Northern Distr. Mo. Mtg. dated 22 - 12'1812, David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 239 11. JAMES MOORE, born 24th of 7th month (Sept.) 1747, elder son of no. 7 John and Rachel (Poe) Moore of Darby Township, Chester County, Penna., was named a grandson and co-devisee with brother John Moore in the Will of no. 5 James Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, dated 30 October 1780, of all lands in said Township. And by Deed of 14 April 1785, their paternal aunt Hannah Moore of Blockley Township, widow of no. 8 Abel Moore, conveyed to them as " James and John Moore of Darby Township, Chester County, wheelwrights," for 400 Pounds the other one-half interest in the said 100 acres homestead plantation of their grandfather James Moore. The two brothers moved to the homestead, having thus come into possession of the whole tract, and were living there in 1793. The first Federal Census, 1790, in the return for Blockley Township, listed James Moore as head of a family of 1 male over 16 years and 2 females. James Moore, a birthright member of Friends, was active in Darby Meeting, as is indicated by his appointment as Overseer of Youth on 3rd of 2nd month 1785, but he resigned that position a year later. He was called up before the Overseers in 1798 for not attending Meeting and for other behavior not in keeping with Friends discipline, and so was released from membership on 30th of 5th month 1799 for "lack of unity." He was the "James Moore of Blockley, farmer," who went security for Jonathan Roberts of Philadelphia as the administrator upon the estate of Amy Moore deceased intestate, in 1822, q.v. supra. The estate of James Moore is not found of record in Philadelphia County probates. By Deed of 26 April 1793, James Moore, wheelwright, and John Moore, miller, both of Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., granted to Adam Rhoads of same place, yeoman, for 20 shillings, the privilege of taking water from Indian Creek for his meadow and mill for grinding bark, on the west side of said Creek and by a ditch then used for the purpose. Recorded in Phila. Deed Book M.R.--IS, page 302, on 24 April 1818, whence this abstract. 12. JOHN MOORE, born 6th of 8th month (Aug.) 1755, younger son of no. 7 John and Rachel (Poe) Moore of Darby Township, Chester County, Penna., was named a grandson and co-devisee with brother James Moore, supra, in the Will of no. 5 James Moore of Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, Penna., dated 30 October 1780. John Moore was described in 178 5 as a wheelwright of Darby Township, and in 1793 as a miller of Blockley Township, having inherited, with his brother James, the Moore homestead in the latter place and moved thereon. This John Moore died intestate on 20th of 8th month 1817, and was buried in Darby Friends Meeting burying place." He had been released from 240 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine membership among Friends on 29th of 11th month 1798 for "lack of unit." His wife Ann Moore survived him. Administration upon the estate of John Moore deceased intestate was granted 20 Sept. 1817 unto William Smith and Samuel Rhoads, with John Thomas of Blockley Twp., farmer, and Richard Roe, as securities.—Phila. Admin. Book M, page 48. Petition of William Smith, one of the adminrs. of the estate of John Moore deced., that said John Moore lately died intestate, leaving a widow Ann Moore and issue six children, all minors under the age of 21 years; that petitioner, with Samuel Rhoads, took out Letters of Admin. on the estate of said deced., and have made settlement of the admin, accounts in the Register's office for the City and County of Phila., of which copy is here exhibited, by which it appears that the personal property of said deced. is greatly insufficient for the payment of his debts and the maintenance and education of his said minor children; that the said deced. died intestate seized in fee of a certain tract of land water rights on which are erected a grist and saw mill and two log tenements, situated in Blockley Township, Phila. Co., adjoining lands of Samuel Rhoads, Thomas Goodwin, James Moore, Cobb Creek, and Joseph Rhoads, containing 50 acres. Requests the Court to order the sale of said premises. So Ordered.—From the Minutes of the Phila. Orphans Court, December 1817 term, in Docket no. 26, page 312. Report of sale of real estate of John Moore, deced., by Court Order: That the adminrs. did on 26 Jan. last expose the tenements, mills, etc. to public sale on the premises, and sold them to William Carter of Blockley Twp., farmer, for $146.00 an acre, he being the highest bidder. Confirmed by the Court — ibid., 20 Feb. 1818 Session, in Docket no. 27, page 10. On petition of Ann Moore, widow of John Moore deced., Nathan Jones was appointed guardian of the persons and estates of Rachel, George, Elijah, and Ruth Moore, minor children under the age of 14 years, of said John Moore. And on petition of John and James Moore, minor children above the age 14 years, of said John Moore deced., Samuel Goucher was appointed guardian of their persons and estates.—Thid , 17 April 1818 Session, in Docket tio. 27, page 44. Children of John and Ann ( ) Moore: i. JOHN MOORE b before 1804; d intestate in Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., and admin. on his estate was granted 21 Aug 1821 to Nathan Jones, Esq., of said Blockley.—Phila. Admin. Book M, page 286. ii. JAMES MOORE b before 1804; d intestate in Blockley Twp., Phila. Co., Penna., and admin. on his estate was granted 21 Aug 1821, same as in the above.—Thid. iii. RACHEL MOORE b after 1804. iv. GEORGE MOORE b after 1804. v. ELIJAH MOORE b after 1804. vi. RUTH MOORE b after 1804. ANTHONY MOORE of Philadelphia, locksmith, died there intestate and was buried in Friends burying place on the "last daY of 11th David Meredith of Radnor, Chester County 241 month" (Jan.) 1688.s He appears to have been an uncle to the three children of the widow Katherine Moore, nos. 1, 2, and 3, supra, as his daughter Margaret (Moore) Nicholas of Phila., in her Will of 27 April 1743, devised inter al. to her "cousin Mary Pound ", evidently referring to no. 2 Mary (Moore) Pound also of Philadelphia. And his son Anthony Moore, daughter Rebeckah Moore, and son-in-law Samuel Nicholas signed in the near relatives' column the certificate of marriage of the widow Katherine Moore's daughter Sarah Meredith at Radnor Meeting House on 6th of 10th month 1705, as also did John Moore. Likewise, his daughter Margaret (Moore) Nicholas signed the certificate of marriage of no. 1 John Moore's daughter Jane Moore at Merion Meeting House on 5th of 4th month 1713. Anthony Moore's widow JANE MOORE died 24th of 12th month (Feb.) 1711/12, and was buried in Philadelphia Friends burying place.' Anthony Moore received a Warrant for a City Lot on 3-11mo-1683.—Minuces of The Board of Property, Prov. of Penna., published in Penna. Archives, 3rd series, II, page 747. Jane Moore, widow, requests to take upon a rent three squares in the town of Philadelphia for 21 years at the usual rent of thirty years. It was granted provided she bring security to pay the rent for that time and to leave it in good condition &c.— Ibid. of 18-4-1692, Penna. Archives, 2nd series, XIX, page 88. Children of Anthony and Jane ( ) Moore: Names and dates from the register of Phila. Monthly Meeting. 8 i. ANTHONY MOORE d 28-2-1760 testate; mar one Mary who d 12 5-1753; had issue: (1) Rebecca Moore buried 21-10-1722; (2) Anthony Moore; (3) John Moore; (4) Jane Moore: (5) Rebecca Moore, and (6) Mary Moore, all named in his Will of 19 April 1754. ii. MARGARET MOORE d 11-3mo-1743 testate in Phila.; married SAMUEL NICHOLAS who d testate 19-4-1709; had issue: (1) Martha Nicholas mar one Roberts; (2) Mary Nicholas mar Owen Evans of Gwynedd, Phila. Co.; (3) John Nicholas of Phila., carpenter; and (4) Anthony Nicholas of Phila., mercht. as see Phila. Deed Book 1-12, page 477. a JOHN MOORE d 29-7-1700. iv. MARY MOORE d 15-4-1714. v. REBECKAH MOORE mar 24-8-1709 EDWARD CADWALADER of Merion, Phila. Co., son of Cadawalader Jones. vi. JANE MOORE d 5-8mo-1699. vii. KATHERINE MOORE buried 25-9-1694. 242 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine References: Fuller biographical notices of David Meredith, in which only the last two named children, Meredith and Sarah, are properly assigned to him, and without any mention of his three stepchildren Moore, appear in Ellwood Roberts, Plymouth Meeting, 1900, pages 27 et seq., and in The Friend, (1856), vol XXIX, page 148. Joseph Besse, Sufferrings of the People Called Quakers, London, 1753, vol. II, pages 742-743, 750, and 751. 3 The names of David Meredith and Moore are not found in the Radnorshire Monthy Meeting, Wales, items of marriage, birth, and death, incorporated into the Register of the General Meeting of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Wales, 16571725, a digest of which is in the collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna. In Ellwood Roberts, Plymouth Meeting, (Norristown, Pa., 1900), page 54, is mention, but unfortunately not a transcript, of a Deed of 1679 from one John up Meredith to David Meredith, conveying property in the parish of Llandoghy in Radnorshire, Wales, which Deed was brought to Plymouth by the grantee, and was in possession of Mr. Lewis Aaron of Rochelle Ave., Wissahickon, Phila., in 1900. a Transcript in collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna. This certificate for removal was one of four from "Radnorshire ", all of same date 20-5-1683. The other three were in behalf of: (2) John Jarman of the parish of Llangerig, County Montgomery, and wife Margaret with their children Elizabeth and Sarah; (3) Stephen Evans of the parish of Llanbister, Radnorshire, wife Elizabeth and children John and Phebe; and (4) David James, wife Margaret and his daughter Mary "who have for several years past inhabited amongst us," in the parishes of Llandegley and Glascum, Radnorshire, and having arrived in the Province of Pennsylvania in the 8th month 1682, require a certificate from us.—Register of Radnor Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., Pa. 5 The Journal of Thomas Chalkley, 1749, page 182: " 1726. In the Fourth Month I left my Family and went back in the Woods as far as Oley.... I called to see my old Friend David Meredith, who being about 89 years of Age, I thought it probable I might not have another Opportunity of seeing him. He met me with Gladness, and told me it was their Meeting day; so that I stay'd and was much comforted and tendered by the Power of Christ; after which I came home that night." 6 Transcript of the Register of Radnor Monthly Meeting is in collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna. 7 See photograph of house of David Meredith, with biographical notice of him, in Ellwood Roberts', Plymouth Meeting, 1900, 6 Digest of the Minutes and Registers of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, published in Hinshaw, Encycl. American Quaker Genealogy, II. °L. D. Cook, Cuerton of Merion Township, Phila. County, Penna., published in The American Genealogist, XXVII, 225 and 228. 1 ° Gilbert Cope, Sharpless Family, 1887, page 237; Hannah Davis' Record of Deaths in Delaware Co., Penna., of which a copy is in collections of The Genealogical Society of Penna.; Graveyard records of Darby Meeting, Mrs. Samuel M. Flaherty, Recorder, of Lansdowne, Pa. Helms-Moore Bible Records, shelf no. Ph-42.8, pages 89-91, in collections supra. "Charles Major's notes, including copy of records of Moore-Helrns-Pyewell from a Bible published 1739, in mss collections, Hist. Soc. Penna.