Saturday, November 29, 2014

Little, Mrs [Williams] - 1782

1782, 10 February
First day, H.D., Sally, Nancy and Billy went to ye Burial of Grace Galloway, [aged about 70 years], who died last fourth day-on which day John Morris Sr was buried.  This day ye wife of one Little, daughter of Thos Williams, was drowned crossing ye River.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs [Williams] Little.

Morris, John Sr - 1782

1782, 10 February
First day, H.D., Sally, Nancy and Billy went to ye Burial of Grace Galloway, [aged about 70 years], who died last fourth day-on which day John Morris Sr was buried.  This day ye wife of one Little, daughter of Thos Williams, was drowned crossing ye River.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Morris, Sr.

Galloway, Grace - 1782

1782, 10 February
First day, H.D., Sally, Nancy and Billy went to ye Burial of Grace Galloway, [aged about 70 years], who died last fourth day-on which day John Morris Sr was buried.  This day ye wife of one Little, daughter of Thos Williams, was drowned crossing ye River.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Grace Galloway.

Scott, Joseph - 1781

1781, 27 November
Our old Friend, Jos. Scott departed this life [aged about 74 years] at Patty Roberts; was a judicious, sensible old gentleman.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Scott.

Bacon & West - 1781

1781, 30 October
H.D. attended ye marriage of Jos. Bacon and Sarah West.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Crammond, James - 1781

1781, 28 October
Heard from New York of ye death of our old acquaintance and near Friend Nelly Moode; also of ye death of Js Crammond, a young officer who had lived six months with us, while ye British troops were in this City.  He died after eight days illness.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for James Crammond.

Moode, Nelly - 1781

1781, 28 October
Heard from New York of ye death of our old acquaintance and near Friend Nelly Moode; also of ye death of Js Crammond, a young officer who had lived six months with us, while ye British troops were in this City.  He died after eight days illness.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Nelly Moode.

Hopkins, Joshua - 1781

1781, 25 July
Ye children went this afternoon to ye burial of little Joshua Hopkins. [aged 2 years, 9 months, son of Johns H.]

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joshua Hopkins.

Hall, Mary - 1781

1781, 9 June
I went this afternoon to ye burial of Mary Hall, widow of David Hall.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Hall.

Salter, Dolly - 1781

1781, 28 April
H.D. [Henry Drinker] went this morning to Magnolia; returned about 10 o'clock with Dr. Edwards, and ye Body of our deceased Friend Dolly Salter.  She was interred in ye Church burying ground, at 6 in ye evening.  It was a sort of Friendly burying, tho' ye Parson attended, and ye Bell rang.  Two of our Publick Friends assisted to carry her to ye Grave, and two thirds of the company, I believe, were of that People.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Dolly Salter.

Salter, Mrs. John - 1781

1781, 27 April
Received a letter from J. Salter informing of ye death of his wife; her corpse is now at John Salter's, Magnolia, to be brought here tomorrow morning, and to be buried from our House in ye afternoon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs John Salter.

Meng & Shipley - 1781

1781, 1 April
On 3rd day last 27th ulto. Becky Shipley declared her intentions of marriage with John Ming. [Northern District Monthly Meeting-Rebecca Shipley & John Meng].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.


1781, 29 May
John Ming and Becky Shipley were this morning married.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 597 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Armitt, Sarah - 1781

1781, 19 February
Went in the afternoon to the funeral of Sarah Armitt, Sally Logan's mother.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Sarah Armitt.

Wharton, Josey - 1781

1781, 17 February
Seventh day, Samuel Wharton returned to his Family after upwards of 12 years absence.  He lost his eldest son Joseph on ye passage, by a melancholy accident.  Josey Wharton's Pistol, 'tis said, went off by accident, and shot him through ye Head, of which wound he immediately expired.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Wharton, Joseph - 1781

1781, 17 February
Seventh day, Samuel Wharton returned to his Family after upwards of 12 years absence.  He lost his eldest son Joseph on ye passage, by a melancholy accident.  Josey Wharton's Pistol, 'tis said, went off by accident, and shot him through ye Head, of which wound he immediately expired.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Wharton.

Wharton, Samuel - 1781

1781, 17 February
Seventh day, Samuel Wharton returned to his Family after upwards of 12 years absence.  He lost his eldest son Joseph on ye passage, by a melancholy accident.  Josey Wharton's Pistol, 'tis said, went off by accident, and shot him through ye Head, of which wound he immediately expired.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Scattergood, Betsy - 1780

1780, 12 October
Fifth day, Sister went this afternoon to ye burial of Betsy Scattergood [age 28], wife of T. Scattergood.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Betsy Scattergood.

Frank, Mrs. David - 1780

1780, 2 October
This afternoon was buried Anthony Morris Sr. and Patty Hudson [Martha wife of Samuel Hudson, aged 39 years].  Same day last week was buried our little neighbor John Folwell, and David Frank's wife, - a very sickly time.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs David Frank.

Folwell, John - 1780

1780, 2 October
This afternoon was buried Anthony Morris Sr. and Patty Hudson [Martha wife of Samuel Hudson, aged 39 years].  Same day last week was buried our little neighbor John Folwell, and David Frank's wife, - a very sickly time.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Folwell.

Hudson, Martha "Patty" - 1780

1780, 2 October
This afternoon was buried Anthony Morris Sr. and Patty Hudson [Martha wife of Samuel Hudson, aged 39 years].  Same day last week was buried our little neighbor John Folwell, and David Frank's wife, - a very sickly time

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Martha "Patty" Hudson.

Morris, Anthony Sr - 1780

1780, 2 October
This afternoon was buried Anthony Morris Sr. and Patty Hudson [Martha wife of Samuel Hudson, aged 39 years].  Same day last week was buried our little neighbor John Folwell, and David Frank's wife, - a very sickly time.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Anthony Morris, Sr.

Howel, Samuel - 1780

1780, 18 September
H. D. went to ye burial of Saml Howel, Joshua's brother.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel Howel.

Zane, Sarah -1780

1780, 16 September
H. D. and ye children went this morning to the funeral of Sarah Zane, Sr.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Sarah Zane.

Fisher, child of Thomas - 1780

1780, 11 September
Went this afternoon to ye burial of a child of Thos Fisher's.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Child of Thomas Fisher.

Allen, William - 1780

1780, 7 September
This afternoon was buried William Allen, formerly Chief Justice of this Province.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 596 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for William Allen.

Fisher, child of Miers - 1780

1780, 9 July
Went this afternoon to ye burial of a child of Miers Fisher.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Child of Miers Fisher.

Donne, Capt. - 1780

1780, 7 July
Capt. Donne was buried this afternoon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Capt Donne.

Morgan, Mr - 1780

1780, 6 June
A young man of ye name of Morgan has since drowned in Schuylkill.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mr Morgan.

Roker, Mary - 1780

1780, 6 June
Lately Josey Morgan's wife, of ye Jerseys, Mary Roker, and another young woman were drowned by oversetting of ye Boat.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

This is very possibly the memorial page for Mary Roker.

Morgan, Mrs Josey - 1780

1780, 6 June
Lately Josey Morgan's wife, of ye Jerseys, Mary Roker, and another young woman were drowned by oversetting of ye Boat.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs Josey Morgan.

Duncan & Shipley - 1780

1780, 11 April
John Duncan and Betsy Shipley {Elizabeth daughter of William Shipley] married this morning.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Fox, Joseph - 1779

1779, 12 December
Joseph Fox buried [age 70].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Fox.

Bartram & (Renshaw) Steel - 1779

1779, 30 November
H. D. attended as Overseer, the marriage of Isaac Bartram and Mary Steel [daughter of Richard Renshaw, and widow of ? Steel].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page of Isaac Bartram.

Franks, Mr - 1779

1779, 26 September
Our neighbor, Franks, ye Baker, died this morning of a Fever, which at present prevails much in ye City and Country, and many are taken off.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mr Franks.

Redman, Joseph - 1779

1779, 20 September
Jos. Redman buried.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Redman.

Myers, Joseph - 1779

1779, 20 September
Heard this morning of the death of Joseph Myers, our Frankfort Tenant.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Myers.

Murdock, Nancy - 1779

1779, 7 September
I went with Sally this afternoon to ye Burial of Nancy Murdock, sister to Phoebe Pemberton.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Nancy Murdock.

Logan & Pleasants - 1779

1779, 8 July
Sally and Nancy went this morning to ye marriage of Charles Logan [son of William and Hannah Emlen Logan] and Molly Pleasants; spent rest of ye day at Saml Pleasants where ye wedding was kept.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Norris, Elizabeth - 1779

1779, 7 July
Sister and Nancy went this afternoon to the funeral of Elizabeth Morris [Norris?], who died yesterday [age 75].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Elizabeth Morris.

Franklin, Mr - 1779

1779, 3 May
Sister and Nancy went this afternoon to the burial of Mr. Franklin.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mr. Franklin.

Pemberton, Israel - 1779

1779, 22 April
Our friend Israel Pemberton departed this life early this morning [for many years an eminent member of the Society of Friends, aged 64 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Israel Pemberton.

Hopkins & Howell - 1779

1779, 19 February
Caty [Catherine] Howell is to pass meeting on third day next with Johns Hopkins from Maryland.

1779, 18 April
Ye 13th attended ye marriage of Johns Hopkins and Caty Howell, upwards of 60 persons at the wedding.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Carlisle, Abraham - 1778

1778, 4 November
They have actually put to Death, Hang'd on ye Commons, John Roberts and Abm Carlisle this morning, or about noon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Abraham Carlisle.

Roberts, John - 1778

1778, 4 November
They have actually put to Death, Hang'd on ye Commons, John Roberts and Abm Carlisle this morning, or about noon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 595 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Roberts.
For his complete bio, you can visit the The Lower Merion Historical Society web page.

Pemberton, Mary - 1778

1778, 28 October
H. D. and sister went yesterday afternoon to ye Funeral of our ancient friend Mary Pemberton, [age 73, wife of Israel] ye Corpse was carried to meeting, departed this Life on first day morning, ye 25th inst.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Pemberton.

Chavillear, Peter - 1778

1778, 24 October
Peter Chavillear was buried two or three days past.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Peter Chavillear.

Coomb, Mrs (wife of Thomas) - 1778

1778, 19 October
Went this afternoon with H. Sansom to funeral of Thos. Coomb's wife.  Ye Corpse was taken to Church and afterwards to the burying ground in Arch Street.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs Thomas Coomb.

Mason, Benjamin - 1778

1778, 26 September
Old Benjamin Mason was yesterday buried at Fair Hill.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Benjamin Mason.

Mifflin & Howell - 1778

1778, 25 August
Went to monthly meeting this morning; 3 couples passed, viz. Jonathan Knight and ye widow Baldwin [Margaret Harry, widow of William Baldwin], George Smith and Elizabeth Roberts, Danl Mifflin and Debby Howell.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Smith & Roberts - 1778

1778, 25 August
Went to monthly meeting this morning; 3 couples passed, viz. Jonathan Knight and ye widow Baldwin [Margaret Harry, widow of William Baldwin], George Smith and Elizabeth Roberts, Danl Mifflin and Debby Howell.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Knight & Baldwin - 1778

1778, 25 August
Went to monthly meeting this morning; 3 couples passed, viz. Jonathan Knight and ye widow Baldwin [Margaret Harry, widow of William Baldwin], George Smith and Elizabeth Roberts, Danl Mifflin and Debby Howell.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Spangler, George - 1778

1778, 14 August
One George Spangler was executed today for some assistance he had given to ye British army.  He has left a wife and seven children.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for George Spangler.


Fisher, Baby (child of Miers) - 1778

1778, 2 August
Billy helped to carry Miers Fisher's child [aged 5 months] to ye Burying Ground this afternoon, ye first time of his officiating in that manner.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Baby Fisher.

Bringhurst & Peters - 1778

1778, 30 June
James Bringhurst and Hannah Peters were married [in meeting].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Pemberton, Phineas - 1778

1778, 21 May
H. D. (Henry Drinker) went this afternoon to ye Burial of Phineas Pemberton [son of James and Hannah Lloyd Pemberton, aged 25].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Phineas Pemberton.

Hunt, John - 1778

1778, 2 April
Patty Hudson told me that John Hunt was no more; that ye account of his death has just come to Town.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Gilpin, Thomas - 1778

1778, 21 March
It is whispered about that Thos Gilpin is dead. [He died 2 March at Winchester, Virginia].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Thomas Gilpin.

Allen, John - 1778

1778, 3 February
John Allen, son of Wm Allen was buried this morning.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Allen.

Catheral, Mr. (father of Isaac) - 1778

1778, 29 January
Isaac Catheral went over ye River this afternoon but was not suffered to go to his father's burial.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mr Catheral.

Pemberton, John - 1778

1778, 19 January
Peter Thomas has received a letter from Reading informing of the death of our beloved Friend John Pemberton.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Pemberton.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

White, Esther - 1777

1777, 28 December
Our ancient Friend Esther White died lately at Wilmington.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Esther White.

Kearsley, Dr - 1777

1777, 23 November
Have just heard that poor Dr Kearsley died lately in Carlisle Jail.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Dr Kearsley.

Lamar, Major Mareen {Marion} - 1777

1777, 27 September
We heard today of the death of poor Miriam Lamar [Major Marion Lamar, 4th Penna. Batt. killed at Paoli on the 20th], who lost his life, with many others of Genl Wayne's Brigade, over ye Schuylkill.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

His name is almost always spelled incorrectly - his name is Mareen.  I'm keeping {Marion} for research purposes; so family historians can find him.

You can visit the memorial page for Maj Mareen Lamar.

Emlen, Mary - 1777

1777, 3 June
Went to Burial of our ancient friend Mary Emlen [widow of George Emlen, many years a minister among Friends, aged near 86 years].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Emlen.

Molesworth, John - 1777

1777, ? March
A young man of ye name of [John] Molesworth was hanged on ye Commons, by order of our present ruling Gentry.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Molesworth.

Debadee, Brint - 1777

1777, 8 March
Brint Debadee, an American soldier, was shot upon ye Commons of this City- a City heretofore clear of such business.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Brint Debadee.

Mifflin & Waln - 1777

1777, 11 February
Charles Mifflin and Polly [Mary] Waln were this day married.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Logan, Hannah - 1777

1777, 1 February
H. D. [Henry Drinker] went this afternoon to the funeral of Hannah Logan [wife of William Logan].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Hannah Logan.

Spain, Capt. Edward - 1777

1777, 31 January
Capt. Volans came to inform us of ye death of Capt. [Edward] Spain.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Edward Spain.

Hartshorn & Waln - 1776

1776, 10 December
This day at ye wedding of P. [Patison] Hartshorn and S. [Susanna] Waln.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Emlen, Joshua - 1776

1776, 21 May
Our old friend Joshua Emlen departed this life [aged 75].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joshua Emlen.

Smith & James - 1775

1775, 6 June
Jos. Smith was married this forenoon at ye Bank meeting house to Patty (Martha) James.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Trapnell, Benny - 1774

1774, 10 July
B. Trapnell departed this life about 4 o'clock in the morning-First day- and was so much changed by 9 o'clock, that ye Doctors advise by all means to bury him that day, which was accordingly done, between 7 and 8 o'clock in ye evening.  Benny was in his 27th or 28th year- much lamented by all of us.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Benny Trapnell.

Sansom, Samuel Sr - 1774

1774, 23 February
Our old friend Saml Sansom Senr, departed this life this morning [aged 66 years].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 593 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel Sansom, Sr.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Jordan, Josey - 1760

1760, 22 September
Poor unhappy Josey Jordan has this afternoon stabbed Tommy Kirkbride in ye Belly, of which wound he almost immediately died.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

White, Rachael - 1898

Mrs. Rachael White

Mrs. Rachael White, widow of Charles White, late of Canoe township, Indiana county, died last Wednesday morning, January 19, aged seventy-eight years.  Her husband died two years ago.  The old couple had lived on the farm where they died for sixty years during all of which time they were active members of the C. P. church.  Mrs. White was a fine old lady, and had hosts of friends by whom she will be sorely missed.  Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Covode, on Friday, Rev. T. M. Hartman officiating.
~ Punxsutawney Spirit, 26 Jan 1898, Page 5, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for Rachael [Thompson] White.


Rinn, Samuel A - 1898

A Fine Residence
Superintendent S. A. Rinn, of Walston and Adrian, has moved into his new house on West Mahoning street.  It is one of the finest and most commodious dwellings in this part of the State.  It contains twelve rooms beside a well finished attic and basement.  The elegantly carved mantels, the beautifully polished woodwork and mosaic floors, make a very artistic interior.  The house is equipped with all modern conveniences, including a fine conservatory.  It is built of buff brick, and is surrounded by beautiful grounds.  The house is an ornament to the town, and is certainly a very comfortable place in which to reside.
 ~ Punxsutawney Spirit, 26 Jan 1898, Page 5 Column 2

 You can visit the memorial page for Samuel A Rinn.


Zeitler, Jacob - 1898

Jacob Zeitler, of this place, has an interesting coin.  It is an American silver dollar, coined in 1798, and is not a particle worn.  It looks as though it might have come from the mint last year.  Mr. Zeitler says he has had the coin twenty five years, and wants to keep it fifty years longer.
~ Punxsutawney Spirit, 26 Jan 1898, Page 5 Col 1

You can visit the memorial page for Jacob Zeitler.


Thursday, November 20, 2014

Fackiner & Stear - 1898

William C. Fackiner, the enterprising young undertaker of this place, and Miss Daisy L. Stear were married on Wednesday evening, January 19, by Rev. J. K. McKallip, at his residence.

~ Punxsutawney Spirit, 26 Jan 1898, Page 5, Column 1

You can visit the memorial page for William C. Fackiner
You can visit the memorial page for Daisy L. [Stear] Fackiner

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Penn, John - 1773

1773, 29 August
John Penn proclaimed Governor.  He came to town yesterday from New York, where he arrived with his wife from London.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Penn.

Evans, Cadwaller (Dr) - 1773

1773, 30 June
Doct. Cadwal'r Evans departed this life at A. James's, Frankfort, after a lingering illness, aged 58 years.  He is to be interred tomorrow morning at North Wales.
 
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.


You can visit the memorial page for Dr Cadwaller Evans.

Morton, Samuel "Sammy" - 1773

1773, 16 February
Sammy Morton died.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel "Sammy" Morton.

Wharton, Susanna "Sucky" - 1772

1772, 23 October
Sucky [Susanna wife of Thomas] Wharton died this morning [age 34].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Susanna "Sucky" Wharton.

Fothergill, Samuel - 1772

1772, 3 July
Sam'l Fothergill departed this life 15 June 1772.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel Fothergill.

Penn & Masters - 1772

1772, 21 May
Richard Penn, Governor, was married to Polly Masters.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Brown, Molly - 1772

1772, 3 March
Molly Brown, our neighbor Waln's sister, died suddenly.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Molly Brown.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Kearsley, John - 1772

1772, 14 January
Doct. John Kearsley, the Elder, was buried, aged 88 years.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Dr John Kearsley.


Fisher, Mrs (wife of Joshua) - 1772

1772, 7 January
Joshua Fisher's wife was buried this afternoon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs Joshua Fisher.

Falkner, Capt. - 1771

1771, 22 December
Richard Penn, Governor, arrived 16 October 1771, in ye Britanica, Capt. Falkner.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Penn, Richard - 1771

1771, 22 December
Richard Penn, Governor, arrived 16 October 1771, in ye Britanica, Capt. Falkner.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Hoop, Adam - 1771

1771, 4 July
Adam Hoop's Corpse taken from Trenton to Philad'a today.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Adam Hoop.

Coleman, Rebecca - 1770

1770, 12 September
Rebecca Coleman departed this life, aged 92 years or upwards.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Rebecca Coleman.

Stanton, Daniel - 1770

1770, 29 June
Daniel Stanton [a minister near 40 years, aged ca. 62] was buried.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Daniel Stanton.

Emlen & Mott - 1770

1770, 1 February
Sammy Emlen and Sally Mott were married.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Waln, Hannah - 1770

1770, 18 January
Hannah Waln [daughter of Robert Waln] died [aged ca. 14].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Hannah Waln.

Finney, Hannah - 1770

1770, 4 January
Hannah Finney died [aged ca. 60 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Hannah Finney.

Moore, Henry - 1769

1769, 12 September
This evening was interred [in New York] the remains of Sir Henry Moore, late Gov'r of New York, and much regretted by the Inhabitants generally thro't the Province.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Henry Moore.

Trotter, Dinah - 1769

1769, 11 May
Dinah Trotter [wife of Joseph] departed this life [age 75].
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 592 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Dinah Trotter.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Sanson, Sarah - 1768

1768, 17 November
Our good friend Sarah Sanson [wife of Samuel] departed this life [aged ca. 62 years].

1768, 20 November
Sarah Sanson's Corpse was taken to ye Bank meeting house this afternoon, and from thence to ye Burying ground.  Snow all day.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Sarah Sanson.

Drinker, Betsy - 1768

1768, 13 November
Went to ye Burial of Dan'l Drinker's little daughter, Betsy [aged 4 months].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Betsy Drinker.

Trotter, Benjamin - 1768

1768, 24 March
Benj. Trotter was buried [aged ca. 70 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Benjamin Trotter.

Morris, Phebe - 1768

1768, March
Phebe Morris, widow to A. [Anthony] Morris, died [age 83].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Phebe Morris.
You can visit the memorial page for Anthony Morris.

Shoemaker & Rawle - 1767

1767, 10 November
Becky Rawle married [to Samuel Shoemaker].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Emlen, Betsy - 1767

1767, no date
My very dear friend Betsy Emlen, departed this life, Jan'y ye-1767, in Bristol, old England, leaving behind her 2 little sons.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Betsy Emlen.

Shoemaker, Benjamin - 1767

1767, 29 June
Benj Shoemaker died last week [aged 63 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Benjamin Shoemaker.

Norris, Isaac - 1766

1766, 14 July
Isaac Norris buried [aged ca. 65 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Isaac Norris.
The information above has been sent to the memorial page creator on 14-Nov-2014.

Penn & Allen - 1766

1766, 31 May
Governor Penn and Nancy Allen married.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Penn.

Shoemaker, Hannah - 1766

1766, 2 May
Hannah Shoemaker [wife of Samuel], our neighbor, was buried.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Hannah Shoemaker.

Drinker, Sally - 1765

1765, 27 August
Daniel Drinker buried his little daughter Sally, this afternoon.  She died of the Small-Pox.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Sally Drinker.

Plumsted, William - 1765

1765, 13 August
Wm Plumsted was buried yesterday; he died the day before.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for William Plumsted.

Rhoads & Pemberton - 1765

1765, 27 June
Sally Pemberton married [to Samuel Rhoads, Jr.].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Pemberton, Rachael - 1765

1765, 24 February
Rachael Pemberton departed this life [aged 73 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Rachael Pemberton.

Mickel, Samuel - 1765

1765, 22 February
Saml Mickel buried [aged 18 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel Mickel.

Sanson, Josey - 1764

1764, 16 August
Went to ye Burial of Josey Sanson [aged 17 years].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Josey Sanson.

Drinker, Mary - 1764

1764, 18 March
Mary Drinker, my Henry's Grandmother, departed this life March 17th 1764 in ye 84th year of her age.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Drinker.

Morris, Anthony - 1763

1763, 24 September
Anthony Morris Sen[t], [Senator?, or Sen'r for Senior?],  buried this afternoon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Anthony Morris.

Callender, William - 1763

1763, 1 May
Wm Callender departed this life after a lingering illness; ye 2nd inst. accompanied his Corpse to ye waterside.  He is to be buried tomorrow at Burlington.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for William Callender.

The information above has been sent to the memorial page creator on 18-Oct-2014, but it has not yet been added to his bio, so I added it via virtual flower.

The cemetery where he is interred is currently unknown at the time of this post.

Birchall, Rebecca - 1763

1763, 2 March
Rebecca Birchall, my schoolmistress, was buried.

 ~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 591 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Rebecca Birchall.

Searson, Mary - 1762

1762, 26 October
Molly Searson departed this life ye 23rd,of a consumption.  Her body carried to Church.

 ~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Searson.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Chancellor, Willliam "Billy" - 1762

1762, 11 October
Billy Chancellor died of ye Yellow Fever - was buried in Friends burying ground.

 ~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for William "Billy" Chancellor.  A photo of his headstone has been requested.


Haydock & Moode - 1762

1762, 24 September
Hannah Moode passed meeting with Henry Haydock.

 ~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Hannah Moode.
You can visit the memorial page for Henry Haydock.

Griffiths, William - 1762

1762, 26 August
Wm Griffiths buried this afternoon.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for William Griffiths.

Rawle, Francis - 1761

1761, no date
Our Friend Francis Rawle departed this life June ye 7th 1761, and was buried ye 8th.  He received a Gunshot wound at Point in his left arm, which was ye cause of his death.  [Duel?].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Francis Rawle.

Moland, John - 1761

1761, 2 January
[John] Moland, ye Lawyer buried.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Moland.

King George II - 1760

1760, 26 December
H.D. informs us this evening of the Death of our good old King, George the 2nd, who departed this life October ye 25th 1760 - his grandson George ye 3rd was proclaimed at Bristol ye 27th.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Morris & Brown - 1760

1760, 26 December
Israel Morris and Phoebe Brown passed their first meeting today.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Collins & Parish - 1760

1760, 28 November
Stephen Collins and Polly Parish passed meeting.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Drinker & Sandwith - 1760

1760, 28 November
Declared my intentions of marriage with my Friend H.D. [Henry Drinker], this morning at monthly meeting.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.


1778, 13 January
It is 17 years this day, and ye same day of the week since my marriage with my dear Henry.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 594 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Elizabeth [Sandwith] Drinker.
You can visit the memorial page for Henry Drinker.

Wallace & Steel - 1760

1760, 4 November
Betsy Steel married on seventh day last to James Wallace, a Scotchman.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Moore, Mary - 1760

1760, 4 November
Ye Corpse of Mary Moore, sister to D Moore, was brought to meeting [this morning].

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Moore.

Bruleman, John - 1760

1760, 8 October
John Bruleman, an Officer, was this morning executed for the murder of Robt Scull.
~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for John Bruleman.

Atwood, Mary - 1760

1760, 22 September
The widow [Mary] Atwood was this afternoon buried.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary Atwood.

Kirkbride, Tommy - 1760

1760, 22 September

Poor unhappy Josey Jordan has this afternoon stabbed Tommy Kirkbride in ye Belly, of which wound he almost immediately died.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Thomas Kirkbride.

Scull, Robert - 1760

1760, 31 August
This morning was buried Robt Scull, a young man who on Fourth day last was shot through ye Body by a Officer at ye Centre [Tavern].

1760, 8 October
John Bruleman, an Officer, was this morning executed for the murder of Robt Scull.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

Robert has been found!

You can visit the memorial page for Robert Scull.
(A photo of Robert's headstone has been requested.)

Morris, Dick - 1760

1760, 30 August
Polly went this afternoon to ye Burial of Dicky Morris-one of Billy's Twins [son of William Morris, Junr]

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Dick Morris.

Raper, Joshua - 1760

1760, 16 August
H. D. [Henry Drinker] to Burlington to ye Funeral of Joshua Raper.

~ Genealogical Gleanings from the Journal of Elizabeth Drinker, 1759 to 1807, Page 590 in Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Incorporated in 1983.

You can visit the memorial page for Joshua Raper.