Record

of

Orphans Court

for

Chester County, Pennsylvania

1774 - 1781

Transcribed by Chester County Archives

Chester County Historical Society 1995 ORPHANS COURT DOCKET Dec. 20, 1774 to the Revolution

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester, for the County of Chester the Twentieth Day of December in the Fifteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, Annoque Domini 1774, Before Henry Hale Graham, Richard Riley and William Swaffer Esquires, Justices Present.

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Upon the Petition of Ann Littler, the Court appoints William Clingan Esqr to be Guardian for Rachel and Elizabeth Littler, infants under the Age of Fourteen Years, the Children of Thomas Littler, late of East Caln, deceased.

Upon the Petition of George Sharp, the Court appoints Samuel Sharp to be Guardian for Thomas Sharp an Infant under the Age of Fourteen years, the Son of Thomas Sharp, deceased.

Upon the Petition of Sarah Gregg, the Court appoints Isaac Richards & William Miller to be Guardian for George, Mary, Isaac and Aaron Gregg, Infants under the Age of Fourteen Years, Children of Benjamin Gregg, deceased.

Upon the Petition of John Gest, a Minor under the Age of twenty Years, Son of Simon Gest late of Concord deceased, the Court Admits Joseph Larkin to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Susanna and Rachel Collett, Minors under the Age of Twenty one Years, Children of James Collett, deceased, the Court admits of Richard Riley Esqr to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Margaret Collett, the Court appoints Richard Riley Esqr to be Guardian for Hannah & James Collett, Infants under the Age of Fourteen Years, Children of James Collett, deceased.

Upon the Petition of Mary, Abigail and Hannah Johnson, Minors under the Age of Twenty one Years, Children of Abraham Johnson, late of Darby deceased, the Court admits of William Garrett to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Martha Johnson the Court Appoints William Garrett to be Guardian for John, Abraham & Martha Johnson Infants under the Age of Fourteen Years, Children of Abraham Johnson, late of Darby deceased.

Upon the Petition of Walter Davis, the Court appoints Walter Finney to be Guardian for John and Jane Davis, Infants under the Age of Fourteen Years, Legatees of John & Susanna Minor deceased.

William [] 11 [ ] Samuel Culin [tom] Guardianship which being Examined, are by this Court [ ] Confirmed. William Lewis Guardian for Peter Thomas, Son of [] Thomas, late of Radnor deceas'd, having Exhibitted the accompts of his Guardianship, which being Examined, are by this Court allowed of.

Sarah McDowell Administratrix of the Goods and chattles of Joshua McDowell, late of London Britain deceased, who died Intestate made a return that in Pursuance of an Order of this Court of the Twentieth day of September last, she had on the Eleventh day of November following, Sold the Messuage or Tenement and two Tracts or parcels of Land in the same Order mentioned and Described, unto John Whan for the Sum of Two Hundred & Thirty seven Pounds; Praying a Confirmation thereof; Whereupon the said Sale so made, is by this Court Allowed, Approved & Confirmed.

Caleb James Eldest Son and Heir at Law of Joseph James of West-Town deceased, Petitioned this Court setting forth that the said Joseph James sometime in or about the Year of our Lord ONe Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy two, died Intestate, leaving a Widow named Hannah, and Issue Ten Children and one Grand Child, Viz. Caleb, Mary, Ann, Joseph, Sarah, Elizabeth, Susanna, Moses, Jesse and Esther and Mary Marshall to survive him that Letters of Admon on his Estate were committed to the said Hannah who hath finally settled the Accompts of Administration; that the said Intestate was in his Life Time and at the Time of his Decease Seized Possessed of a certain Messuage, Grist Mill and Tract of Land in Middletown and Providence, Containing Seventy Acres; One other Messuage and Tract of Two Hundred acres of Land in West Town, one other Messuage and Tract of One Hundred and Sixty Acres of Land in West Town aforesaid, which he is Advised belongs to the said Widow and Heirs according to the Act of Assembly for the better settling lntestate's Estate: Praying that an Inquest may be A [ ] Divided or value the same according to Law. Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this County, requiring and Commanding him that taking with him Twelve free and lawful Men of his Bailiwick in his proper Person he go to all and singular the said Messuages, Grist Mill and Tracts of Land whereof the said Joseph James the Intestate died Seized, and there in the Presence of the Parties by him to be warned by the Respective Oaths and solemn Affirmations of the Free and lawful Men aforesaid, he shall cause the said MEssuages, Grist Mill and Tracts of Land, having respect to the true Value thereof to be parted and Divided as followeth, vizt: ONe [torn] and the remaining Two third parts thereof as followeth, viz. Two Twelfth parts thereof to and for the said Intestate's Son Caleb, one Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate' s Daughter Mary, another Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Ann, another Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Son Joseph, another Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Sarah, another Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Elizabeth one other Twelfth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's Son Moses, [ insert B? where is it?] another Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Son Jesse, another twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate' s Daughter Esther, and the other Twelfth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Grand Daughter MAry Marshall. But if the said Messuages, Mill and Tracts of Land cannot be divided in Manner and form aforesaid, without Prejudice to or spoiling the whole, that then he cause the same to be Valued and appraised by the Inquest aforesaid, and how he shall execute the said WRit he cause to be returned forthwith under his and their Hands and

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Samuel Crosby eldest Son and Heir at Law of Richard Crosby late of Ridley deceased, Petitioned this Court, setting forth That the said Richard Crosby some Time in or about the Year of our Lord, One Thousand SEven Hundred and Seventy, died Intestate, leaving a Widow named Alice since Intermarried to George Spear and Issue Five Children, namely Samuel, Susanne, Joshua, Elisha and Alice, to survive him that letters of Admon on his Children were granted to William Worral who hath finally settled the Accompts of Admon; that the said Intestate was in his Life-Time and at the Time of his Decease Seized and possessed of a Certain Messuage or Tenement, Plantation and Tract of Land, Situate in Ridley aforesaid Containing about ONe Hundred and Thirty Acres. And also of a Certain Piece of Marsh Meadow Ground, Situate i Ridley aforesaid, Containing about Six Acres, Which he is advised belongs to the said Widow and Children, according to the Act of Assembly for the better settling Intestate's Children; Praying that an Inquest may be Awarded to divide or Value the same, according to Law. Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this County requiring and Commanding him that taking with him Twelve free and lawful Men of his Bailiwick, in his Proper Person he got o the said Messuage Lands and Premises whereof the said Richard Crosby the Intestate died Seized; and there by the Respective Oath & solemn Affirmation of the free and lawful Men aforesaid (in the Presence of the Parties by him to be warned) he cause the same to be parted and divided (having respect to the true Value thereof) in manner following to wit, One third part thereof to and for Alice the said Intestate's Widow, & the Remaining two Third parts thereof, as followeth, viz, two Sixth parts thereof to and for the said lntestate's Son Samuel, One Sixth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Susanna, one other Sixth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's Son Joshua, another Sixth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Son Elisha, and the other Sixth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Alice; but if the said Messuage, Lands and Premises cannot be divided in Manner aforesaid, without Prejudice to or spoiling the Whole, that then he cause the same to be Valued and Appraised by the Inquest aforesaid and how he shall Execute the said Writ, he cause to be returned to this Court forthwith under his and their Hands and Seals.

Upon the Application and Request of Mary Cox and John Lewis, Administrators of the Goods and Chattles, Rights and Credits which were of John Cox, late of Chester deceased, who died Intestate, it is Considered by this Court that they the said Mary Cox and John Lewis Administrators aforesaid, shall and may Sell and Convey, a CErtain Messuage or Tenement, Water Corn Mill or Grist Mill, Boulting Mill and Saw Mill and three Pieces of Land, one of them on which the said Messuage is Erected is Situate in the Township of Chester, and Begins at a Black Walnut Tree standing on the North side of a small run, being a Corner of James Day's Land, thence North Fifty Degrees East along the said James Day's Line, Twenty eight Perches to a Black Oak, thence South Forty six Degrees East by Land of Jonas Preston, One Hundred and Twenty three perches to a Stone standing in a small Run in the Line of Caleb Cobourn's Land, thence down the same several Courses thereof; about Forty two perches to a poplar Tree standing on the South side of the said Run by Chester Creek, thence up the said Chester Creek Traversing the several Courses thereof about One Hundred and Twenty five perches to a small White Oak, thence North Seventeen Degrees West by the Mill Land, thirty

3 five perches to the place of Beginning, Containing Forty eight acres and an half. Another of the said Pieces on which the said Mills are Erected is Situate in Chester aforesaid & Begins at a Black Walnut Tree standing in the Meadow, thence extending South thirty five Degrees West, Twelve perches to a marked Hickery by the Mill race, thence up the aforesaid Race Seventy nine perches to Chester Creek, thence down the same on the several Courses of the said Creek One Hundred and six perches to an Oak stump by a high rock, thence North Fifteen Degrees West, Forty perches to the place of Begining, Containing Four acres. And the other of the said Pieces is Situate in Aston township and Begins at a Beach Tree standing by Chester Creek, thence by the remainder of certain One Hundred Acres ( of which this is part) South Sixty four Degrees and a half West Six perches to a stone, thence South Sixty four Degrees and a half West Six perches to a Stone, thence South Fifty Degrees East, Ten perches to another post, thence North Sixty six Degrees and an half East, Six perches to a Gum Tree standing by the side of the said Creek, thence up the same [ ]the Fifty Degrees West, Ten perches to the place of Begining, Containing Fifty six Perches or One Quarter of an Acre and Sixteen perches. And also a Certain MEssuage or Tenement and Wharf or Lot of Ground Situate in the Borough of Chester, Bounded by Ground of Joseph Ashbridge & by Front Street and Chester Creek. Being the Real Children of the said Intestate for and towards Satisfying the Sum of Five Hundred and Thirty five Pounds and Upwards, which his personal Estate will not extend to pay.

Nathaniel Vernon Esqr High Sheriff of this County returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Partition and Division of the Messuages, Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments which John Rudolph late of Darby deceased; who died Intestate was Seized and possessed of at the Time of his Decease among his Widow and Children, taken and made in Pursuance of a Writ Issued out of this Court the Twentieth day of September last past which being read and heard the same is by this Court, at the request of the Parties concerned, Allowed, Approved and Confirmed; and it is further Considered, Decreed & Adjudged by this Court that the Partition and Division thereby made, remain firm and Stable forever. Which Inquisition follows in these Words, Viz. I Nathaniel Vernon Esquire High Sheriff of the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, To the Justices in the Writ to this Schedule annexed specified, do humbly make known and Certifie, that by Virtue of that Writ in my Proper Person on the Ninth day of November in the Year of our Lord ONe Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy four, I went to the Tenements with the Appurtenances in the annexed Writ mentioned and there having warned the Parties in the said Writ named to be present according to the Command of the said Writ, by the respective solemn Affirmations of Isaac Pearson, John Hunt, John Sellers, John Pearson and Joseph Gibbons Jun the Persons named in the said ,...Writ, having respect tot he true Value of the same Tenements, have parted and divided the same according to the Command of the said Writ. And all that Messuage and three Lots of Ground Situate in the Town of Darby, in the County of Chester aforesaid, severally Bounded as followeth, to wit, the first Lot whereon the said Messuage stands, Begins at a Stone by Darby Creek on the South West side of Springfield Road by an old Bridge over the said Creek, thence along the said Road Westerly four perches and six Foot to a Stone, thence about three perches to a run of Water, thence up the said Run about Fifteen perches and six Foot to a Stone, thence by a private Road leading from William Parker's to the King's Road leading from Darby to Chester about Eight perches and Twelve Foot to a Stone, thence by the King's Road aforesaid, about Twenty perches to the place of

4 Begining Containing about Three Quarters of an ACre. The second Lot Begins at a Stone by the side of Springfield Road; thence by Land of William Parker, South Thirteen Degrees West, Fifty two Foot six Inches to a Stone by the aforesaid Run of Water, thence down the said Run Tow perches to a Stone, thence by the before described Lot, North Five Degrees East, Forty one Foot three Inches to Springfield Road aforesaid, and thence by the said Road to the place of Beginning, Containing four Square Perches and eight Tenths of a perch. The third Lot Begins at a Stone at the Comer of a Lot formerly Job Harvey's on the West side of High Street thence North Eighteen Degrees West, along the said Street, Sixty four Foot to a Comer, thence by Land of Samuel Bunting South Fifty eight Degrees West, Twenty two perches tot he Mill race, t(ence down the said Race Sixty four Foot to a Stone, thence by the Lot of Ground formerly Job Harvey's North Fifty Eight D%grees East, Nineteen perches to the place of Beginning, Containing Eighty four perches. All which Messuage and three Described Lots of Ground, being part of the Tenements in the said Writ mentioned with the Appurtenances, to MAry Rudolph in the said Writ named, being the full Share, proportion and Purparty in the said Writ mentioned, of the said MAry Rudolph of and in all the Tenements with the Appurtenances in the said Writ Specified, according tot he True Value thereof, to be held by her in Severalty, I have caused to be Assigned and Delivered. And all those four Lots of Ground Situate in the Township of Darby aforesaid, Two of which (n° 1, 2) being Clear' d Land and lying Adjoyning are both comprehended within the Bounds following to wit. Beginning at a Stone by the side of Darby Creek, at a Comer of a Lot of William Parker's thence down the said Creek by the Courses thereof, to a Stake at a Comer of Lot n° 3, thence by the said Lot, North Sixty eight Degrees West, Ninety two perches to a stake by the side of the King's Road, thence by the said Road, North Eight Degrees and three Quarters East, Twelve perches and three Tenths of a perch, thence North Eleven Degrees East,three perches and an half perch, thence North Fifty Degrees East, Twelve perches and an half perch, thence North SEventy five Degrees and an half East, Eleven perches, thence by a Lot of Ground of William Parker's South Fifty seven Degrees and an half East, Twelve perches to the place of Beginning Containing together fifteen Acres and twenty eight perches. The other two Lots being Woodland (n° 1,2) and lying together, are Bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a Stake by the side of the King's Road at a Comer of William Parker's land, thence by the same North Twenty seven Degrees and an half West, Ninety two perches and an half to a Comer, thence by Land of William Parker South Sixty two Degrees an[ ] an half West, Thirty one perches and two Foot six Inches to a Stake at a Comer of Lot n° 3, thence by the same South Twenty seven degrees and an half East Ninety four perches and nine Tenths of a perch to a Stake by the King's road aforesaid, and thence by the same North Fifty eight Degrees East, Thirty one perches and four Foot to the place of Beginning, Containing Eighteen acres and thirty eight perches. Part of the Tenement in the said Writ mentioned, with the Appurtenances, to Joseph Rudolph int he said Writ named, being the full Share, Proportion and Purparty in the said Writ mentioned, of the said Joseph Rudolph, of and in all the said Tenements with the Appurtenances, in the said Writ Specified, according to the true Value thereof, to be held by him in severalty, I have caused to be Assigned and Delivered. And all those Two Lots of Ground, Situate in the township of Darby aforesaid, One of which (n° 3) being Clear'd Land Begins at a Stake at a Comer of Lot n° 2, thence by the same South Sixty eight Degrees East, Ninety two perches to a STake by the side of Darby Creek, thence down the said Creek to a small Passimon Tree

5 marked, thence by Lot n° 4, North Sixty eight Degrees West, Eighty five perches and four Tenths of a perch to a Stake by the King's Road, thence by the same North Fourteen Degrees and an half East, Ten perches and Eight Tenths of a perch thence North Eight Degrees and three Quarters East, Tow perches and four tenths of a perch to the place of Beginning, Containing Seven Acres and Thirty two perches. The other Lot (n° 3) being Woodland Begins at a STake by the side of the King's Road, at a Comer of Lot n° 2, thence by the same North Twenty seven Degrees and an half West, Ninety four perches and nine Tenths of a perch to a Comer, thence by William Parker's Land South Sixty two Degrees and an half West, Fourteen perches and nineteen Inches to a STake at a Comer of Lot n° 4, thence by the same South Twenty seven Degrees and an half East Ninety six perches and one Tenth of a perch to the King's road aforesaid and thereby the same North Fifty eight Degrees East, Fourteen perches and two Foot three Inches to the place of Begining, Containing Eight Acres, one Quarter of an Acre and Twenty five perches, part of the Tenements in the said Writ mentioned, with the Appurtenance, to Jacob Rudolph in the said Writ named being the full Share, Proportion and purparty in the said Writ mentioned, of the said Jacob Rudolph, of and in all the said Tenements with the Appurtenances in the said Writ specified, according to the True Value thereof, to be held by him in severalty, I have caused to be Assigned and Delivered. And all those two Lots of Ground, Situate in Darby aforesaid, One of which (n° 4) being clear' d Land Begins at a Stake at a comer of Lot n° 3, thence by the same South Sixty eight Degrees East, Eighty five perches and four Tenths of a perch to a small Passimon Tree marked, thence down Darby Creek Fourteen Perches to a STake at a Comer of Lot n° 5, thence by the same North Sixty eight Degrees West, Eighty four perches to a Stake by the King's Road, thence by the said Road, North Fourteen Degrees and an half East, Fourteen perches and one Tenth of a Perch to the place of Beginning, Containing SEven Acres and thirty two perches. The other Lot (n° 4) being Woodland Begins at a STake by the King's Road, at a Comer of Lot n° 3, thence by the same North Twenty seven Degrees and an half West, Ninety six perches and one Tenth of a perch to a Comer, thence by William Parker's Land South Sixty two Degrees & an half West, thirteen perches and fourteen foot, Ten Inches to a Comer of Lot n° 5, thence by the same South Twenty seven Degrees and an half East, Ninety seven perches and three Tenths of a perch to a Stake by the King's Road aforesaid and thence by the same North Fifty eight Degrees East Thirteen perches and fifteen Foot 10 Inches to the place of Begining, Containing Eight Acres, one Quarter of an Acre and Twenty five Perches. Part of the Tenements in the said Writ mentioned, with the Appurtenances, to Benjamin Paschall and Ann his Wife, in right of the said Ann in the said Writ named, being the full Share, Proportion and Purparty in the said Writ mentioned, of them the said Benjamin Paschall and Ann his Wife, of and in all the said Tenements with the Appurtenances in the said Writ specified, according to the true Value thereof, to be held by them in severalty, I have caused to be Assigned and Delivered. And all those Two Lots of Ground, Situate in Darby aforesaid, one of which (n° 5) being Clear' d Land, Begins at a Stake at a Corner of Lot n° 4, thence by the same South Sixty eight Degrees East, Eighty four perches to a STake by the side of Darby Creek, thence down the said Creek Fourteen perches to a Stake at a Comer of Lot n° 6, thence by the same North Sixty eight Degrees West, Eighty five Perches to a STake by the King's Road, thence by the Said Road North fourteen Degrees and an half East, Thirteen perches and seven tenths of a perch to the Place of Beginning, Containing Six Acres, three Quarters of an Acre and Twenty perches. The other Lot (n° 5) being Woodland

6 Begins at a Stake by the King's Road, at a Comer of Lot n° 4, thence by the same North Twenty seven Degrees and an half West, Ninety seven perches and three tenths of a perch to a Comer, thence by Land of William Parker South Sixty two Degrees and an half West, thirteen perches and Twelve Foot, to a stake at a Comer of Lot n° 6, thence by the same Lot South Twenty seven Degrees and an half East Ninety eight perches and six Tenths of a perch to a Stake, thence by the King's Road North Fifty eight Degrees East, Thirteen perches and Twelve Foot 6 Inches to the place of Beginning, Containing Eight Acres, on Quarter of an Acre and Twenty four perches. Part of the Tenements in the said Writ mentioned, with the Appurtenances to John Rudolph in the said Writ named, being the full Share, Proportion and Purparty in the said Writ mentioned, of the said John Rudolph of and in the Tenements, with the Appurtenances in the said Writ specified according to the true Value thereof, to be held by him in severalty, I have caused to be assigned and Delivered. And all those two Lots of Ground, Situate in Darby aforesaid, One of which (n° 6) being Clear'd Land Begins at a STake at a Comer of Lot n° 5, thence by the same South Sixty-eight Degrees east, Eight five perches to a [insert C - where is it?] stone, thence by Land of John Pearson North Sixty eight Degrees West Eighty seven perches to a Stone by the King's Road aforesaid, thence by the said Road North Fourteen degrees and an half East, Thirteen perches and fifteen Inches to the place of Beginning Containing Six Acres and three Quarters of an Acre. The other Lot (n° 6) being Woodland begins at a STake by the Kings road, at a Comer of Lot n° 5, thence by the same North Twenty seven Degrees and an half West, Ninety eight Perches and Six Tenths to a Comer, thence by Land of William Parker, South Sixty two Degrees and na half West, Thirteen perches and fifteen Foot six Inches to a Comer of Daniel Humphrey's Land, thence by the same South Twenty seven Degrees and an half East, One hundred perches to a Stone by the side of the King's road aforesaid, and thence by the said Road North Fifty eight Degrees East, Thirteen Perches and Sixteen Foot four Inches to the place of Beginning, Containing Eight ACres and an half Acre and TWenty three perches. Part of the Tenement in the said Writ mentioned with the Appurtenances to John Mitchell and Hannah his Wife, in right of the said Hannah, in the said Writ named being the full Share, Proportion and Purparty in the said Writ mentioned of the said John Mitchell and Hannah his Wife, of and in all the Tenement with the Appurtenances in the said Writ specified, according to the true Value thereof, to be held by them in Severalty, I have caused to be Assigned and Delivered. So that the said MAry Rudolph of her purparty aforesaid and the said Joseph Rudolph of his purparty aforesaid, and the said Jacob Rudolph of his purparty aforesaid, and the said Benjamin Paschall and Ann his Wife of their purparty aforesaid, and the said John Rudolph of his purparty aforesaid, and the said John Mitchell and Hannah his Wife of their purparty aforesaid, severally may Appropriate themselves; as by the said Writ to me directed, is Commanded. In Witness whereof as well I the said Sheriff, as the aforesaid Isaac pearson, John Hunt, John Sellers, John Pearson and Joseph Gibbons Junr have set our Seals to this present Schedule, Containing in it the Partition aforesaid, Dated the Day and Year aforesaid. Nath1 Vernon Sheriff L. S. Isaac Pearson L. S. John Hunt L. S. John Sellers L. S. Jn° Pearson L. S. Jos. Gibbons Jur L. S.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the Twenty eighth day of February in the Fifteenth Year of the Reign of King George the Third Annoque Domini 1775, Before William Parker, Richard Baker & Warrick Miller Esq Justices Prent.

7 Jesse Jordan Eldest Son and Heir at Law of John Jordan, late of Oxford deceased, Petitioned this Court setting forth, that the said John Jordan some Time in or about the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty seven, died Intestate leaving a Widow named Rachel & four Children namely Jesse, Mary, Alice and Patience to Survive him; that Letters of Administration on his Estate was Granted to the said Intestate's Widow, who hath finally settled the Accompts of Administration; that the said Intestate was in his Life-Time and at the Time of his Decease, Seized and Possessed of a certain Messuage or Tenement, Plantation and Tract or parcel of Land thereunto belonging Situate in Oxford aforesaid, Containing Two Hundred and Twenty Acres which he is advised belongs to the said Widow and Children, according to the ACt of ASsembly for he better settling lntestate's Estates; and Praying that na Inquest may be awarded to divide or Value the same according to Law. Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a WRit Issue to the Sheriff of this County requiring and Commanding him that taking with him Twelve free and lawful Men of his Bailiwick, in hi proper Person he go to the said Messuage, Land and Premises and there by the respective Oath and solemn Affirmation of the free and lawful Men aforesaid (in the Presence of the parties by him to be warned of) he cause the said Messuage Land & Premises (having due respect to the true Value thereof) to be parted and Divided as followeth, viz. One Third part thereof to and for the said lntestate's Widow Rachel, Two fifth parts of two third parts thereof, to and for the said Intestate's Son Jesse, one Fifth part of Two-third parts thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Mary, one other fifth part of two Third parts thereof, to and for the said lntestate's Daughter Alice, and the other Fifth part of Two third parts thereof to and for the said Intestate's Daughter Patience. but if the said Messuage Land and Premises cannot be divided in Manner and form aforesaid without Prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then he cause the same to be Valued and Appraised by the Inquest aforesaid, and the Inquisition which he shall take therein, he shall return to next Court, under his & their Hands and Seals.

Upon the Petition of Edward Henderson, Walter Finney and John Hall, It's Considered by this Court, that William Montgomery, Thomas Strawbridge, Andrew Boyd, Morris Thomas and George Correy, do hear the Proofs and Allegations of All the parties & report to next Court how much each of the Children of John Henderson late of New London deceased have been severally Advanced by the said Intestate in his Life-Time, either in Lands, Goods, Effects or Money, or in any other Manner, and what were the Value of those several Advancements so made by the said Intestate to his said Children respectively, at the Time they were so severally advanced.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the First day of March in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King George the Third Annoque Domini 1775. Before William Parker, Richard Baker, Evan Evans, James Moore and Warrick Miller Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the application and Petition of Veronica Zuck Administratrix of all and Singular the Goods and Chattles Rights and Credits which were of Rudolph Zuck, late of East Caln deceased who died Intestate, It's Considered by this Court that the said Veronica Zuck administratrix aforesaid, Shall and may Sell and Convey a Ceratin Messuage or Tenement, Plantation and Tract

8 of Land Situate lying & Being in East Caln aforesaid, Begining at a post in the line of Joseph Pike's Land, and Extending by the same South Two Hundred and Fifty perches to a Chesnut Tree, thence by land lately Surveyed to Moses Coates, West one hundred and Sixty seven perches to a Black oak, thence by land lately Surveyed to Edward Thompson, North Two Hundred and Fifty perches to a post, thence by Benjamin Mendenhall's Land, East one Hundred and Sixty seven perches to the place of Begining, Containing Two Hundred and Forty six acres and Twenty seven perches and the allowance of Six p'Cent for Roads and Highways, being the Real Estate of the said Intestate for and towards Satisfying the sum of Five Hundred and Six pounds and upwards which his personal Estate will not extend to pay.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Twenty first day of March in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King George the Third Annoque Domini 1775. Before William Parker, Richard Riley, William Swaffer, Richard Baker and Warrick Miller Esqrs Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Isaac Morgan the Court appoints Benjamin Thomas to be Guardian for Mary Davis an Infant under the age of Fourteen Years, the Daughter of Jonathan Davis, late of Charlestown deceased.

Upon the Petition of Joanna Caldwell a Minor under the age of Twenty one years the daughter of John Caldwell late of Chester deceased, the Court admitts of Isaac Weaver to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Sebastion Keely and John McFarlan the Court appoints Jonathan Coates Guardian for all the Children of George McFarlan, late of Vincent deceased, in the Room of George Fitzsimmons who Refuses to act.

Upon the Petition of Sarah and Abigail Dicks Minors under the age of TWenty one years, Children of Nathan dicks, late of Chester deceased, the Court admits of Joseph Gibbons Junr to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of William Noble the Court appoints William Mcllhenney to be Guardian for Mary Noble an infant under the age of Fourteen years, one of the Legatees of Joseph Ross, late of Oxford deceased.

Upon the Petition of Joseph Kirk a Minor under the age of Twenty one years one of the Grandsons and a Legatee of Joseph Kirk, late of Darby deceased, the Court admits of William Garrett to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of John Davis a Minor under the age of Twenty one years Son of Jonathan Davis, late of Charlestown deceased, the Court admits of Richard Richardson to be his Guardian.

John Morton Esqr Guardian for Israel Taylor Son of Thomas Taylor, late of Ridley deceased,

9 Exhibitted his accompt of Guardianship, which being Examined is allowed of by this Court.

Reese Peters Guardian for John Gest Son of Simon Gest, late of Concord deceased, having exhibitted the accompt of his Guardianship, which being examined is allowed of by this Court.

Elisha Jones and Gideon Malin Guardians for the Children of Nathan Dicks, late of Chester deceased, Exhibitted their accompts of Guardianship, which being Examined are allowed of by this Court.

John Calvert Guardian for the Children of Joseph Mercer late of East Marlborough deceased, having Exhibitted the accompts of his Guardianship, which being Examined are allowed of by this Court.

The persons appointed by order of this Court of the Twenty eight day of February last past, to value the advancements made by John Henderson, late of New London deceased, to his Children Respectively, having made their Report in writing which being read and heard the same is allowed approved and Confirmed, and Follows in these words, viz, In Pursuance of your order of the 28th day of February last we have called the parties heard their proofs and allegations and are of Opinion and do give our Judgement that the Intestate John Henderson, late of New London, did in his Lifetime advance to his oldest Son Andrew, to the value of one hundred and Eighty five pounds, To his Son Edward to the value of one Hundred and Ninety pounds. To his Son John to the value of Four Hundred and thirty eight pounds Twelve Shillings and Ten pence. To his daughter Elizabeth Hall to the value of Twenty nine pounds ten Shillings and to his Daughter Margaret Crawford the Sum of Ninety six pounds. All which we submit to your Honors, Given under our Hands March 8th 1775. wm Montgomery, Thomas Strawbridge, Andrew Boyd, Morris Thomas, George Correy

Mary Cox and John Lewis administrators of all and Singular the Goods and Chattles, Rights and Credits which were of John Cox, late of Chester deceased, who died Intestate, made a return that in pursuance of an order of this Court of the Twentieth day of December last, they had on the twenty fourth day of February following Sold the Messuage or Tenement, Grist Mill, Boulting Mill, Saw Mill and three pieces of Land (in the same order mentioned and described) unto Nicholas Fairlamb, for the Sum of one thousand two hundred and Eighty five pounds, Praying a Confirmation thereof, Whereupon the said Sale so made is by this Court allowed approved and Confirmed.

William Arment Petitioned this Court Setting forth that Thomas Yearsley of the Township of WestTown died in June 177[] Intestate, leaving his Widow Hannah since also deceased, and nine Children now Surviving, viz, Lydia, Sarah, Robert his Eldest Son, Isaac, Ann, Thomas, Hannah, Patience and Nathan, the first whereof are now full age, viz, Lydia the wife of Joshua Smith and Sarah the Petitioner's wife, and Robert Heir at Law as aforesd that James Gibbons was appointed Guardian in March last to the Six youngest Children aforesaid, they being Minors, that the deceased left a Considerable Personal Estate more than paid his debts, that he also died Seized in Fee of a certain Tract of Land Situate in the Township and County

10 aforesaid, Praying that an inquest may be awarded to divide or value the same according to Law, Whereupon it's Considered by this Court, that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this County, Requiring and commanding him that taking with him Twelve Free and lawful men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the said Tract of Land whereof the said Intestate died Seized, and there by the Respective oaths and Solemn affirmations of the Free and lawful men aforesaid (in the presence of the parties by him to be warned) he Cause the said Tract of Land to be parted and divided, (having due Respect to the True Value thereof) in manner and form Following, viz. Two tenth parts thereof to and for Robert the Intestate's eldest Son, one Tenth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Lydia, one other Tenth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Sarah, another tenth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's Son Isaac, another tenth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's daughter Ann, another tenth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Son thomas, another Tenth part thereof to and for the sd Intestate's daughter Hannah, another tenth part thereof to & for the said Intestate's daughter Patience, and the other tenth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's son Nathan, But if the said Tract of Land Cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid, without prejudice to or spoiling the whole, that then he cause the same to be valued and appraised by the Inquest aforesaid, and the Inquisition which he shall take therein he shall Return to next Court under his and their Hands and Seals.

William Russell Eldest Son and Heir at Law of William Russell, late of Edgmont Township deceased, Petitioned this Court Setting forth that the said William Russell the deceased, Some time in or about the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Four, died Intestate, leaving a Widow named Jane and Issue eight Children, Namely Mary, William, Thomas, Jane, James, Edward, Patience and Joseph to survive him, that Letters of Administration on his Estate were Committed to his Son William, who hath finally SEttled the accompts of administration; that the said Intestate was in his lifetime and at the time of his decease, Seized and Possessed of a Certain Messuage or Tenement, Plantation and Tract or parcel of Land there into belonging, Situate lying and being in the said Township of Edgmont, Containing Two Hundred and Sixteen acres, which he is advised belongs to the said Widow and Children according to the act of Assembly for the better SEttling lntestate's Estates; Praying that an Inquest may be awarded to divide or value the same; Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a WRit Issue to the Sheriff of this County, Requiring and Commanding him that taking with him Twelve Free and lawful men of his Bailiwick, in his Proper Person he go to the said Messuage Land and Premises whereof the said Intestate died Seized, and there by the Respective Oaths and Solemn Affirmations of the Free and Lawful me aforesaid, (with the presence of the parties by him to be warned) he Cause the said Messuage Land and premises (having due Respect to the True value thereof), to be parted and divided as Followeth, viz, one third part thereof for the said lntestate's Widow, and the Remaining two third parts thereof as follows, Two Ninth parts thereof for the said Intestate's Son William, one ninth part thereof for the said Intestate's daughter Mary, [ insert D] Another ninth part thereof for the said lntestate's daughter Jane, another ninth part thereof for the said Intestate's Son James, another ninth part thereof for the said lntestate's Son Edward, another Ninth part thereof for the said Intestate's daughter Patience, and the other Ninth part thereof for the said lntestate's Son Joseph, But if the said Messuage Land and Premises cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid without

11 Prejudice to or spoiling the whole,t hat then he cause the same to be valued and appraised by the Inquest aforesaid, and the Inquisition which he shall take therein he cause to be Returned to next Court under his and their hands and Seals.

Nathaniel Vernon Esquire Sheriff of this County, Returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Valuation of the Messuages Grist Mill and Tracts of Land, which Joseph James, late of West Town deceased, who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease, Taken before him the said Sheriff in pursuance and by virtue of a Writ Issued out of this Court the Twentieth day of December last, which Inquisition being read Follows in these words, viz. "Nathaniel Vernon Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Chester, To the Justices in the Writ hereunto Annexed mentioned, do Humbly make known & Certify that by virtue of that Writ on the SEventeenth day of February in the year of Lord, one thousand SEven Hundred and SEventy five, I took with me Rees Peters, Gideon Malin, James Crozier, Robert Pennell, Abraham Martin, Frederick Fairlamb, Samuel Trimble, Edward Woodward and Mark Willcox, Twelve free and lawful men of my Bailiwick, and in my proper p'son went to all and Singular the Tenements wit the appurtenances in the said Writ Specified whereof Joseph James in the same writ named died Seized, and there (having warned the parties to be present according to the command of the said Writ) by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, I cannot Cause the said tenements with the appurtenances to be parted and divided in Such Shares and proportions & in such manner and form as by the said Writ to me directed is Commanded without Prejudice to or Spoiling the whole. Therefore by virtue of the Second Command in the said writ contained. I have by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, Caused the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be valued and appraised as followeth, vizt, the Messuage, Grist Mill & Tract of Land in Middletown & Providence, mentioned in the said Annexed Writ, at the Sum of Nine Hundred Sixty three pounds, & the Two Messuages Tracts & Parcels of Land Situate in West Town mentioned in the same Writ at the Sum of Two Thousand thirty seven pounds, In Testimony whereof, as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid have hereunto SEt our hand and Seals the day Month and year aforesaid. Rees Peters seal Gideon Malin seal James Crozer seal Robt Pennell seal Abraham Martin seal Frederick Engle seal Jos. Gibbons seal Michs Fairlamb seal Fredk Fairlamb seal Sam1 Trimble seal Edward Woodward seal Mark Willcox seal Nathaniel Vernon Sheriff seal"

And now on motion and at the Request of Caleb James eldest Son and Heir at Law of the said Intestate, the same is allowed approved and confirmed, and it is further Considered decreed and adjudged by this Court, that the said Caleb James Shall hold and enjoy the said MEssuages, Mills Lands and premises as fully and freely as the said Intestate held and Enjoyed the same, on Condition he give Security for the payments of the younger Children's Shares of the said Valuation money in three months.

Nathaniel Vernon Esquire Sheriff of this County Returns here into Court an Inquisitionof the Valuation of the Messuage or Tenement and two Tracts or pieces of Land, which Richard Crosby late of Ridley deceased, who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease, taken before him the said Sheriff in Pursuance and by virtue of a Writ Issued out of this Court the Twentieth day of December last, which Inquisition being Read follows in these words, viz,

12 "I Nathaniel Vernon Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Chester, to the Justices in the Writ hereunto annexed mentioned, do Humbly make known and Certify, that by virtue of that Writ on the Twentieth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy five, I took with me John Hart, James Crozer, Thomas Smith, Isaac Davis, Caleb James, Nicholas Fairlamb, Hugh Lloyd, Joseph Gibbons, Sketchly Morton, Harvey Lewis, Caleb Davis and Jonathan Vernon Junr, Twelve free and lawful men of my Bailiwick and in my proper person went to all and Singular the Tenements with the appurtenances in the said writ Specified, whereof Richard Crosby in the same writ named died Seized, and there (having warned the parties to be present according to the Command of the said writ) by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, I Cannot Cause the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be parted and divided in Such Shares and proportions & in Such manner and form as by the said Writ to me directed is Commanded without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole, Therefore by virtue of the Second Command in the said writ Contained, I have by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, Caused the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be valued and appraised as followeth, vizt, the Messuage, Tenement, And Tract of Land mentioned in the said annexed Writ, containing by a late Survey one Hundred & Sixty three acres, one half & thirty four perches at the sum of Eight Hundred & Fifteen Pounds and the piece of Marsh Meadow Ground mentioned in the same writ, containing by a late survey as aforesd Eight acres one quarter & two perches at the Sum of one Hundred & Sixty eight Pounds. In Testimony whereof, as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid have hereunto Set our hands and Seals the day Month and year aforesaid. John Hart seal James Crozer seal Thomas Smith seal Isaac Davis seal Caleb James seal Nicholas Fairlamb seal Hugh Lloyd seal Jos. Gibbons Junr seal Sketchley Morton seal Harvey Lewis seal Caleb Davis seal Jonathan Vernon Jr. seal Nathaniel Vernon Sheriff seal." And now on motion and at the Request of Samuel Crosby eldest Son and heir at Law of the said Intestate, the same is allowed approved and Confirmed, and it is further Considered decreed and adjudged by this Court that the said Samuel Crosby shall hold and Enjoy the said Messuage Lands and premises as fully and freely as the said Intestate held and Enjoyed the same, on Condition he gives Security for the payment of the younger Children's Shares of the said Valuation money in three Months.

Henry Hayes Esqr late High Sheriff of this County, Returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Partition and division of the Messuages, Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments which Thomas Wills late of Middletown deceased, who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease, among his Widow and Children, ta[k]en and made in Pursuance of a Writ Issued out of this Court the Twenty first day of June last, which being read and heard the same is by this Court allowed approved and Confirmed and it is further Considered decreed and adjudged by this Court that the Partition and division thereby made, Remain firm and Stable forever, which Inquisition follows in these words, viz, "I Henry Hayes Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Chester, in the province of Pennsylvania, To the Justices in the Writ hereunto annexed mentioned, do Humbly make known and Certifie, that by virtue of that writ, in my proper person, on the SEventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy four, I went to the Tenements in the said writ mentioned, with the appurtenances and there (having warned the parties in the said writ named to be present

13 according to the command of the said writ) by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of Robert Mendenhall, Joseph Talbott, Thomas Minshall, Caleb Harrison, Abel Green, Richards Parks, Henry Guest, Persifor Frazer, Samuel Sharpless, Thomas Bishop, Thomas Evans and Nicholas Fairlamb, Twelve free and lawful men of my Bailiwick, Have divided the same according to the Command of the said writ. And all those two pieces or parcels of Land, one of them Begining at a Stone a comer of Nathan Yarnall's & Peter Worral deed's and [insert E?] thence along the Road to Taylor's Forge, South Sixty four degrees West, one hundred and Eighty perches to a Stone a comer of Land assigned to James Hemphill and Elizabeth his wife, thence in the Lines of the same North Twenty six degrees West, Four perches to a Stone, North Forty degrees East, Sixty nine perches to a Stone, and North Fourteen degrees West, thirty five perches to a Stone in the line of Nathan Yarnall's Land, thence in the lines of the same North sixty-three degrees East, thirty six perches to a Black oak, North Twenty nine degrees East, Fifty six perches and a half to a Stone, and North Sixty two degrees and a half East, twenty two perches and a half to the place of Begining, Containing Sixty one acres,a nd the other of them being Meadow Ground Begining at a Spanish oak, a comer of Land allotted to Jacob Richards & Susanna his wife, thence South thirty five degrees East, by said Richards's Land Twelve perches and Eight tenths of a perch to a stone, South thirty five degrees West, Seventeen perches to a Stone, and South Fifty degrees East, twenty four perches to a Hickery in the Road leading to Taylor's Forge, a comer of Land assigned to Richard Baker and Christiana his wife, thence along the said Road South Sixty four degrees West, one perch to a Stone, thence North Fifty degrees West by Land allotted to said Richard's Wife, Twenty three perches and Seven tenths to a Stone a comer of said Richards's Land, thence South thirty five degrees West, twenty three degrees west Twenty five perches to a Stone on the Western or upper side of the ditch or Watercourse, thence up the said upper side of the Watercourse about thirty perches to a Stone a comer of Land allotted to James Hemphill & Elizabeth his wife, thence int he lines of the same North Sixty seven degrees East, thirteen perches and an half to the place of Begining, Containing Five acres & twenty two perches (including the widow's thirds,) Together with the use and Privilege of the water of a certain ditch or Watercourse (heretofore dug) on the Tuesday and Wednesday of every week forever hereafter; part of the Tenements in the said writ mentioned, to James Black and Mary his wife, in the said writ named, being the full Share Proportion and Purparty in the said writ mentioned, of the same James Black & Mary his wife, of and [illegible] with the appurtenances in the said writ Specified, according to the true value thereof to be held by them in severalty; I have caused to be assigned and delivered - and all that piece or parcel of Land, Begining at a Stone a comer of Land Assigned to James Black & his wife, thence in the line of the same, South Fourteen degrees East, thirty five perches to a Stone and South Twenty six degrees East, four perches to a Stone in the road leading to Taylor's Forge, thence in the said road South Sixty four degrees West, thirty four perches to a Stone in the said road, a comer of Land assigned to Jacob Richards and Susanna his wife, thence in the Line of the same, North Sixty degrees West, thirty two perches to a Stone, North Ten degrees East, Eight perches to a Stone, South Eighty degrees East, one perch to a Stone, North ten degrees East, thirty seven perches to a Stone, North Twenty seven degrees West, Eighteen perches to a Stone, South Sixty seven degrees West, Sixty eight perches to a Stone, South Fifty two degrees West, TWelve perches and a quarter to a Stone, South six degrees West, thirty four perches to a Stone, South Sixteen degrees West, twenty three perches to a Spanish oak a comer

14 of Land or meadow Assigned to James Black & his wife, thence in said line South Sixty seven degrees West, thirteen perches and a half to a Stone in the link of Land Assigned to Joseph Hemphill & his wife, on the Western or upper side of the ditch or Watercourse, thence up the said Watercourse on the Western side thereof, the SEveral Courses thereof about Sixty three perches to a poplar an old marked Tree in the line of Broomall's Land, thence in said Broomall's Line, North Sixty three degrees East, one hundred and Sixteen perches to a Hickery a corner of Nathan Yarnall's Land, thence in said Yarnall's Line, South Twenty nine degrees East, thirty one perches and a half to a Stone, and North Sixty three degrees East Sixty seven perches to the place of Begining, Containing Forty Eight acres and an half, (including the Widow's Thirds,) Together with the use and Privilege of the Water of the Ditch or Watercourse aforesaid, on the Monday of every week, forever hereafter, part of the Tenements in the said writ mentioned to James Hemphill and Elizabeth his wife, of and in all the Tenements with the appurtenances in the said Writ Specified, according to the True value thereof, to be held by them in Severalty, I have caused to be assigned and delivered. And all those two pieces or parcels of Land one of them Begining at a Hickory in the road leading to Taylor's Forge, thence along the said Road, North Sixty four degrees East, Fifty perches to a Stone in said Road near a small White oak, a Corner of John Baker's Land, thence in said Baker's Line, South thirty degrees and an half East, one hundred and Five perches to a Stone in Sharpless's Line, thence in said line South Forty one degrees West, Sixty two perches to a stone, and North Twenty seven degrees West, one hundred and Twenty eight perches to the place of Begining, Containing thirty nine acres and three quarters, and the other of them being Meadow Ground, Begining at a Stone in the aforesaid Road, near a large White oak a corner of Land allotted to Jacob Richards and Susanna his wife, thence in said Richards's Line, North Sixty one degrees West, Nine perches and three quarters to a Stone, North thirty five degrees East, SEven perches to a Stone a corner of Meadow allotted to James Black and Mary his wife, thence North Forty three degrees West, Twenty three perches and an half to a Stone on the upper side of the Watercourse, thence along the said upper side of the Watercourse, Eighteen perches to a Stone a corner of Land allotted to Joseph Hemphill & wife, thence in said Line South twenty three degrees East, Twenty five perches and a half to a STone, South Forty six degrees East, thirteen perches and a half to a Stone in Sharpless's Line, thence in said line, North Sixty four degrees East, Twenty perches to the place of Begining, Containing Five acres (Including the Widow's thirds) together with the use and Privilege of the Ditch or Watercourse aforesaid, on the Thursday and Friday of every week forever hereafter, part of the Tenements in the said Writ mentioned, with the appurtenances to Richard Baker and Christiana his wife in the said writ named, being the full Share Proportion and Purparty of the said Richard Baker and Christiana his wife, of and in all the Tenements with the appurtenances in the said writ Specified, according to the True value thereof to be held by them in Severalty; I have caused to be assigned and delivered. And all those two pieces or parcels of Land, one of them Begining at a Stone in the Road leading to Taylor's Forge, a corner of Land allotted to James Hemphill & Elizabeth his wife, thence in the line of the same, North Sixty degrees West, thirty two perches to a STone, North Ten degrees East, Eight perches to a Stone, South Eighty degrees East, one perch to a STone, North Ten degrees East, thirty seven perches to a Stone, North Twenty seven degrees West, Eighteen perches to a STone, South Sixty seven degrees West, Sixty eight perches to a Stone, South Fifty two degrees West, Twelve perches and a quarter to a Stone by a W[ ] Walnut, South Six

15 degrees West, thirty four perches to a Stone, South Sixteen degrees West, Twenty three perches to a Spanish oak, a Corner of Land allotted to James Black & wife, thence int he Lines of the same, South thirty five degrees EAst, Twelve perches & eight Tenths to a Stone, South thirty five degrees West, Seventeen perches to a Stone, a corner of Land & Meadow alloted to James Black & Mary his wife, thence in the lines of the same South Fifty degrees East, Twenty four perches to a Hickory in the road leading to Taylor's Forge, a corner of Land allotted to Richard Baker and Christiana his wife, thence up the said Road North Sixty four degrees East, one Hundred and Seven perches to the place of Begining, Containing Forty six acres and an half. And the other of them Begining at a Stone in the aforesaid Road, a corner of Land allotted to James Black & wife, thence int he lines of the same, North Fifty degrees West, Twenty three perches and SEven tenths to a Stone, South thirty five degrees West, thirty perches to a Stone a corner of Land allotted to Richard Baker & wife, thence in said line South Sixty one degrees EAst, nine perches and three quarters to a Stone near a White oak, in the aforesaid Road, thence along the said Road, North Sixty four degrees East, thirty three perches and an half tot he place of Begining, Containing three acres and a quarter (Including the widow's thirds) part of the tenements in the said writ mentioned, with the appurtenances, to Jacob Richards and Susanna his wife, in the said writ named, being the full Share, Proportion and Purparty of the said Jacob Richards and Susanna his wife, of and in all the Tenements with the appurtenances in the said Writ Specified, according to the True value thereof, to be held by them in Severalty; I have caused to be assigned and delivered. And all that piece or parcel of Land, Begining at a White oak on Chester Creek a corner of Broomall's Land, thence in the line of the same, North Sixty three degrees East, one Hundred and Seventy four perches to an old Marked Poplar, a corner of Land assigned to James Hemphill & Elizabeth his wife, near the Watercourse or Ditch, thence along the Western or upper side of said Ditch or Watercourse the Several Courses thereof, about Sixty three perches to a Stone a corner of Land allotted to said James hemphill & Elizabeth his wife, and Meadow allotted to James Black and Mary his wife, thence continuing along the Western or upper side of the said Ditch or Watercourse Forty seven perches to a Stone a corner of Meadow Assigned to Richard Baker & Christiana his wife, thence in the lines of the same South Twenty three degrees East, Twenty five perches and an half to a small Dogwood bush, and South Forty six degrees East, thirteen perches and an half to a Stone in Sharpless's Line, thence in said line, South Sixty four degrees West, Two perches to a White oak, on Chester Creek, thence up said Creek, the Several Courses thereof, about one Hundred and thirty five perches to the place of Begining, Containing Forty eight acres, (Including the Widow's thirds and about three quarters of an acre of Land heretofore Conveyed by Thomas Wills to Doctor John Taylor) Together with the use and Privilege of the Water of the Ditch or watercourse aforesaid, on every Saturday forever hereafter, part of the Tenements in the said writ mentioned with the appurtenances, to Joseph Hemphill and Ann his wife, in the said writ named, being the full Share, Proportion and Purparty of the said Joseph Hemphill and Ann his wife, of and in all the Tenements with the appurtenances, in the said writ Specified, according to the True value thereof to be held by them in Severalty; I have caused to be assigned and delivered. So That the said James Black and MAry his wife, of their Purparty Aforesaid, and the said James Hemphill and Elizabeth his wife, of their Purparty aforesaid, and the said Richard Baker and Christiana his wife, of their Purparty aforesaid, and the said Jacob Richards and Susanna his wife, of their Purparty aforesaid, and the said Joseph Hemphill and

16 Ann his wife, of their Purparty aforesaid, SEverally may appropriate themselves, as by the said Writ to me directed is Commanded. In Witness whereof, as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid, have Set our Hands and Seals to this present Schedule, Containing the Partition aforesaid; dated the day and year aforesaid. Robt Mendenhall seal Joseph Talbot seal Thomas Minshall seal Caleb Harrison seal Abel Green seal Richard Parks seal Henry Gest seal Persr Frazer seal Samuel Sharples seal Thos Bishop seal Thos Evans seal Michs Fairlamb seal henry Hayes Sheriff seal. "

Mary [ ] Executrix of John [ ] late of Pennsbury [ ] to appear to shew cause why she ought not to give Security for the performance of the Trust reposed in her as Executrix aforesaid, &c, and She now appearing and being fully heard, It is Considered that She the said Mary [ ] do with Six Weeks give Security by Bond or Money [ ] Performance of the Trust Reposed in her as Executrix of the Testament aforesaid, and for the True payment and deliver to and for the use and Behoof of the Orphan Children of the said deceased, (or Such as Represent them) the Legacies Portions Shares and dividends of Estate Real and Personal belonging to the said Orphans' so far as She hath Assetts, and also for their Maintenance and Education.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester the Twenty Fifth day of March in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King George the third Annoque Domini 1775. Before William Parker, Richard Riley and William Swaffer Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Mary Hatton and Hannah Hatton minors under the age of Twenty one years Children of John Hatton deceased, the Court admits of Nathan Yarnall Junr to be their Guardian.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Fourteenth day of April in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King George the Third Annoque Domini 1775. Before henry Hale Graham, Richard Riley and William Swaffer Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of William Cathcart the Court appoints Alexander Johnston Esquires Guardian for John & Elizabeth Potter Infants under the age of Fourteen years Grand Children of Robert Cathcart late of Birmingham deceased.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester, for the County of Chester, the Twentieth day of June in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King george the Third Annoque Domini 1775. Before William Parker, Richard Riley and William Swaffer Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Anne Mccaddon a Minor under the age of Twenty one years, one of the Legatees of Thomas White late of Londonderry deceased, the Court admits of William Heslett to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Elizabeth [ ] [ ] Court appoints William Heslett to be Guar[ ] [ ] Mccaddon an Infant under the age of Fourteen years one of the Legatees of Thomas White late of Londonderry deceased.

17 Upon the Petition of Mary Hadden the Court appoints [ ] Baker Esqr to be Guardian for Elizabeth Clarke & William Clark Infants under the age of Fourteen years, Children of John Clark late of Pennsbury deceased.

Upon the Petition of Joseph Gest a Minor under the age of Twenty one years the Son of Daniel Gest late of East Bradford deceased, the Court admits of William Gest and Isaac Mendenhall to be his Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Benjamin Mendenhall the Court appoints William Gest and Jane Gest Infants under the age of Fourteen years, Children of Daniel Gest late of East Bradford deceased.

Upon the Petition of Sarah Guthery the Court appoints John Stewart to be Guardian for Ann Guthery an infant under the age of Fourteen years, the daughter of James Guthery late of Oxford deceased.

Upon the Petition of Hannah Baker and Aaron Baker the Court appoints Joseph Pennock and Aaron Baker Junr to be Guardian for Joseph Baker, Joshua Baker and Mary Baker Infants under the age of Fourteen years, Children of John Baker late of West Marlborough deceased.

Upon the Petition of Susanna Swayne the Court appoints William Swayne and David Pusey to be Guardians for Sarah Swayne and Rachel Swayne Infants under the age of Fourteen years, the Children of Isaac Swayne late of East Marlborough deceased.

Upon the Petition of Alice Spear, It's Considered by this Court that Isaac Weaver Guardian for Elisha Crosby and Alice Crosby two of the Children of Richard Crosby late of Ridley deceased, do Give Security within one Week for the Faithful Execution of the said Trust according to the act of General Assembly.

Nathaniel Vernon Esquire Sheriff of this County, Returns here into Court, an Inquisition of the valuation of the Messuages Lands and premises which William Russell late of Edgmont deceased, who died Intestate, was Seized of at the time of his death, Taken Before him the said Sheriff In Pursuance and by virtue of a WRit Issued out of this Court the Twenty first day of March last past, which being read and heard follows in these words, viz, "I Nathaniel Vernon Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Chester in the province of Pennsylvania, To the Justices in the writ hereunto annexed mentioned, do Humbly make known and Certify, that by virtue of that writ on the Twenty first day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Seventy five, I took with me Thomas Nuzzum, Gideon Malin, John Hart, Isaac Eyre, William Worrall, Caleb Phipps, John Crosby Junior, John Lewis, Jonathan Vernon Junr, Isaac Levis, William Hom and George Bishop, Twelve free and lawful men of my Bailiwick, and in my proper Person went to all and Singular the Tenements with the appurtenances, which William Russell in the said writ named, who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease, and there (having warned the parties to be present according to the Command of the said writ,) by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, I Cannot Cause the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be parted and divided in Such

18 Shares and proportions, and in Such manner and form as by the said WRit to me directed is commanded, without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole, Therefore by virtue of the Second Command in the said Writ Contained, I have by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, Caused the sd Tenements with the appurtenances to be valued and appraised as Followeth, vit, The Messuage or Tenement Plantation and Tract or Parcel of Land, in the said Writ mentioned, Containing by a late Survey Two Hundred & Twenty three acres & three quarters, at the sum of one thousand one Hundred and Fifty two Pounds, IN Testimony whereof, as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesd, have hereunto SEt our Hands and SEals, dated the day Month and year aforesaid, Thomas Nuzum seal Gideon Malin seal John Hart seal Isaac Eyre seal William Worrall seal Caleb Phipps seal John Crosby Jrr seal John Lewis seal Jonathan Vernon Jur seal Isaac Levis seal William Horne seal George Bishop seal Nathaniel Vernon Sheriff seal." And now on motion and at the Request of William Russell eldest son and Heir at Law of the said Intestate, the same is allowed approved and Confirmed, and it is further Considered decreed and adjudged by this Court, that the said William Russell Shall hold and Enjoy the said Messuage Lands and premises as fully and freely as the said Intestate held and Enjoyed the same, on Condition that he gives Security for the payment of the younger Children's Share of the said Valuation money in three Months.

Nathaniel Vernon Esquire, Sheriff of this County, Returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Valuation of the Messuage Lands and Premises which Thomas Yearsley late of West Town deceased, who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his death, taken before him the said Sheriff in pursuance and by virtue of a WRit issued out of this Court the twenty first day of March last, which being read follows in these words, to wit, "I Nathaniel Vernon Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Chester, in the province of Pennsylvania, To the Justices in the writ hereunto annexed mentioned, Do Humbly make known and Certify, that by virtue of that writ on the Twenty ninth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Five, In my proper person I went to all and Singular the Tenements in the said writ mentioned, with the appurtenances, which Thomas Yearsley in the said writ named, who died Intestate, was Seized of at the time of his decease, and there (having warned the parties in the said writ named to be present according to the Command of the said writ, by the Respective Oath and Solemn affirmation of Mordecai Cloud, Moses Palmer, William Pennell, James Glenn, John Hill, George Peirce, Abraham Martin, Thomas Evans, Samuel Trimble, Joseph Larkin, Joseph Pennell and Mark Willcox, Twelve free and lawful men of my Bailiwick, I cannot Cause the said Tenements to be parted and divided in Such Shares and Proportions, and in Such Manner and form as by the said Writ to me directed is Commanded, without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole. Therefore by virtue of the Second Command in the said Writ Contained I have by the Respective oath and Solemn affirmation of the free and lawful men aforesaid, Caused the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be valued and appraised as Followeth, vizt, the MEssuage Plantation and Tract or parcel of Land i the said writ mentioned Containing by a late Survey one Hundred Fifty three acres and Ten perches at the Sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty one Pounds; In Testimony whereof, as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid, Have Hereunto Set our Hands & SEals; Dated the day Month and year aforesaid: Mordecai Cloud seal Moses Palmer seal William Pennell seal James Glenn seal John Hill seal George Peirce seal Abraham Martin seal Thomas Evans seal Sam1 Trimble seal Joseph Larkin seal

19 Joseph Pennell seal Mark Willcox seal Nathaniel Vernon Sheriff seal." And now on Motion and at the Request of Robert Yearsley eldest Son and Heir at Law, of the said Intestate, the same is allowed approved and Confirmed, and it is further Considered decreed and adjudged by this Court, that the said Robert Yearsley Shall hold and Enjoy the said Messuage Lands and premises as fully and freely as the said Intestate held and Enjoyed the same, on Condition he gives Security for the true payment of the younger Childrens Shares of the said valuation Money in Three Months.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Thirtieth day of August in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of King George the Third ANnoque Domini 1775. Before William Parker, Richard Riley and Evan Evans Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Joseph Gladley, the Court appoints John Fleming to be Guardian for Mary Gladley an Infant under the age of Fourteen years, one of the Legatees named in the last Will and Testament of Mary Grubb late of East Bradford deceased.

Upon the Petition of Mary Hartt, the Court appoints Warrick Miller Esquires, to be Guardian for Mary Hartt an Infant under the age of Fourteen years, the daughter of Thomas Hartt, late of East Caln deceased.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Nineteenth day of SEptember in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the third annoque Domini 1775. Before william Parker, Richard Riley and William Swaffer Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Ann Fike and Margaret Fike the Court appoints John Kinnagee and Adam Rickabough to be Guardians for Catharine Fike and Jacob Fike Infants under the Fourteen years, Children of Christian Fike late of East Whiteland deceased [insert fl the Court admitts of John Kinnagee to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary Reece, the Court appoints Enoch Yarnall and Nathan Baker to be Guardians for Lydia, Hannah, Nehemiah & William Reece, Infants under the age of Fourteen Years, Children of William Reece late of Willistown deceased.

Upon the Petition of Priscilla Morrison a minor under the age of Twenty one years, the daughter of James Morrison deceased, the Court admitts of Nathaniel Newlin to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Ann Williams, the Court appoints thomas Evans of Uwchland to be Guardian for Susanna, James, Margaret, Ann and Ebenezer Williams, Infants under the age of Fourteen years, Children of David Williams deceased.

Caleb James the Eldest Son and Heir at Law of Joseph James, late of Westtown deceased, having Represented and made appear to this Court, that the said Intestate' s Real Estate lately

20 valued and appraised by an Inquest awarded by this Court, and fiereupon Confirmed to him the said Caleb, Was at the time of the said Valuation indebted to Sundry Persons in Several Sums of Money, amounting in the Whole to the sum of Six Hundred and Sixty six Pounds Four Shillings and four pence more than his personal Estate would extend to pay, Which he the said Caleb James had Satisfied and discharged out of the Sales and Conveyance of the said deceased's Mills and land thereto belonging in Middletown and Providence Townships, which said Sum of Six Hundred and Sixty six Pounds Four Shillings and four pence, being deducted out of the Sum of Three Thousand Pounds, the value at which the deceased's Estate was appraised leaves a Ballance of Two Thousand three Hundred and thirty three pounds, Fifteen Shillings and eight pence, and praying that the Sum of the Seven Hundred and Seventy seven pounds Eighteen Shillings and six pence, being one Third part of the said Ballance may remain Chargeable on the deceased's Plantation in West Town, Subject to the payment of the Annual Interest thereof to the said deceased's Widow Hannah during her Life, agreeable to the act of Assembly; Whereupon It is Consider'd by this Court, that the said Sum of SEven Hundred and SEventy seven Pounds Eighteen Shillings and six pence, be and remain charged & chargeable on the said deceased's Plantation in West-town Subject to the payment of the Interest thereof to the said Hannah during her natural Life, and at her decease to a distribution of the Principal Sum, to and among the said lntestate's Children and their Legal Representatives according to Law, And whereas it being made appear to this Court, that the said Intestate' s daughter Mary ... who Intermarried with Philip Mendenhall ... is since dead, and left Two ... Children It's therefore Considered by this Court, that one Twelfth part of two thirds of the ballance aforesaid, shall remain Charged on the Plantation in West-town aforesaid, Subject to the payment of the Interest thereof annually to the said Philip Mendenhall during his Life, and at this decease to the payment of the said Principal sum to his Two ... Children by the said Mary ... according to Law

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Nineteenth day of December in th eSixteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Third Annoque domini 1775. Before William Parker, Richard Riley, Richard Baker, William Swaffer and Warrick Miller Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Susannah Hunt, Elizabeth Sharpless and Jacob Yearsley, the Court appoints William Hunt to be Guardian for Sarah Yearsley, an infant under the age of Fourteen years, the daughter of Nathan Yearsley late of Thornbury deceased.

Upon the Petition of Esther Kirk, the Court appoints Peter Taylor and Isaac Levis to be Guardians for Abel and Martha Worrall, Infants under the age of Fourteen yers, the Children of Edward Worrall late of Upper Providence deceased.

At the Request of anna Williams and Mary Williams, minors under the age of Twenty one years Children of David Wililams deceased, the Court admits of Thomas Evans of Uwchalnd to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of James Pyle, the Court appoints James Pyle to be Guardian for John Pyle

21 an Infant under the age of Fourteen years, the son of John Pyle late of Kennett deceased.

On Motion and by Consent of parties, It's ordered that Jesse Miller, James Bennett and Joseph Peirce, do settle and adjust the Accompts of William Harvey and Francis Swayne's Guardianship of the Estate of the Children of Thomas Harlan late of Kennett deceased, and Report the same to next Court.

Robert Mcillhose who Intermarried with the Widow and administratrix of William Smith late of Birmingham deceased, Exhibitted to this Court an accompt for Cloathing, dieting and Schooling the deceased's two Children George and Catherine, Which after Examination and Alteration is allowed by this Court.

Mary Cox and John Lewis Administrators of John Cox late of Chester deceased, Exhibitted to this Court an accompt of the Rents of the Real Estate, with the repairs done thereon, and the Maintenance and schooling of the said deceased's Children, and the payment of certain Interest money due from the said Estate, Which being Examined and some addition being made is allowed by this Court.

Upon the Petition of John Harvard Eldest Son and Heir at Law of John Havard late of Tredyffrin deceased who died Intestate, It's Considered by this Court that John Hart, Hugh Lloyd, Anthony Wayne, Joseph Gibbons Junr and Jesse Maris, do settle and adjust the accompts of John Jacobs and Samuel Havard's Administration on the Estate of the said Intestate, and that they also do Inquire into, Assertain and Fix, that the several advancements made by the said Intestate in his Lifetime to his Children respectively in Lands, money Goods or Effects, and what were the value of those advancements so made at the Respective times of the making thereof and Report the same to the next Court, in order that they may be carried into Hotch pot and that a distribution of the said lntestate's Estate may be made according to Law.

Upon the Petition of Alice Spear, the Court appoints Adam Grubb Guardian for Elisha and Alice Crosby Infants under the age of Fourteen years, Children of Ricahrd Crosby late of Ridley deceased.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Twenty eight day of February in the Sixteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, King &c Annoque Domini 1776. Before William Parker, William Swaffer and Warrick Miller Esquires Justices Present.

John Ashton eldest son and Heir at Law of William Ashton late of West Nantmell deceased, who died Intestate, having Represented and made appeared to this Court, that the said Intestate's Real Estate valued and appraised by an Inquest awarded by this Court, and thereupon Confirmed to him the said John, was at the time of the said Valuation indebted to sundry Persons in several sums of money, amounting in the whole to the sum of four Hundred and thirteen Pounds Thirteen Shillings more than his Personal Estate would extend to pya, Which he the said John had Satisfied and paid out of the sale and Conveyance of the said Intestate' s Land in East Caln;

22 Which said sum being deductedout of the sum of One Thousand Seven Hudnred & Fifty eight Pounds Seven Shillings & nine Pence the value at which the said Intestate' s Estate was appraised, leaves a Ballance of One thousand Three hudnred & Forty four Pounds Fourteen Shillings and nine Pence, and praying that the usm of Four Hudnred and Forty eight Pounds Four Shillings and Eleven pence, being one third part of the said Ballance may remain chargeable on the said lntestate's Lands in West Nantmell, Subject to the payment of the Annual Interest thereof to the said lntestate's Widow Margaret during her natural Life, agreeable to the act of Assembly; Whereupon it is Considered by this Court, that the said sum of Four Hudnred and Forty eight POunds Four Shillings & Eleven pence, be and remain Charged and Chargeable on the said lntestate's Messuage and Plantation in West Nantmell, Subject to the payment of the Interest thereof to the said Margaret during her natural Life, and at her decease to a distribution of the Principal sum to and among the said Intestate's Children and their legal Representative accordin to Law.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Nineteenth day of March, in the Sixteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, King &c. Annoque Domini 1776. Before Richard Riley, William Swaffer, James Moore and Nicholas Fairlamb Esqrs Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Casandra, William Elizabeth and Margaret Wood, minors under the age of Twenty one years Children of William Wood late of London-Grove, deceased, the Court admits of David Harlan and Samuel Sharp to be their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Thoams Wood, the Court appoints David Harlan and Samuel Sharp to be Guardians for Joshua and Ruth Wood, Infants under the age of Fourteen eyars, Children of William Wood late of London-Grove deceased.

Upon the Petition of Frederica Graft, the Court appoints Sketchley Morton to be Guardian for Elizabeth & Lydia Taylor, infants under the age of Fourteen years, Children of Joseph Taylor late of Ridley deceased.

Upon the Petition of Abigail yarnall, a minor under the age of Twenty one years, the daughter of Isaac Yarnall late of Edgmontd, deceased, the Court admits of James Hunter to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Phebe Mendenhall, a minor under the age of Twenty one years, one of the Grand Children of Joseph James late of West-Town, deceased, the Court admits of Robert Mendenhall and Caleb Peirce to be her Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Ricahrd Dutton and Sarah Dutton minors under the age of Twenty one yers, Children of Thomas dutton late of Aston deceased, the Court admits of Richard Dutton to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Hannah Dutton, the Court appoints Reese Peters to be Guardian for

23 Thomas, Hannah and Susanna Dutton, infants under the age of Foruteen yeras Children of Thomas Dutton late of Aston deceased.

Elizabeth Thompson the Widow and Relict of John Thompson late of West-Nantmell, deceased, Exhibited to this Court an Accompt for Maintenance and Cloathing the deceased's Children, Which being Examined is Allwoed of.

Elizabeth Thompson and James Moore Administrators of John Thompson late of West­ Nantmell deceased, Who died Intestate, made a Return that in Pursuance of an order of this Court of the Eigteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord, One thosuand Seven Hudnred & Seventy they had on the Twelfth day of February, in the year of our Lord, One thousand Seven Hudnred and Seventy one, sold the Messuage, Lands and Presmises in the said order mentioned and described, unto James Waddle for the sum of Egith Hudnred and Twenty six Pounds Twelve Shillings and three pence, Praying a Confirmation thereof, Whereupon the said Sale so made, is by this Court allowed of and Confirmed.

Thomas Wood the Eldest son and Joseph Wood anoher of the sons of William Wood late of London-Grove deceased, Petitioned this Court setting forth that the said William Wood some time agoe died Intestate leaving Nine Children to survive him, viz. Thomas, Mary, Joseph, Casandra, William, Elizabeth, Margaret, Joshua and Ruth, that after the said Intestate's decease, administration of his goods and Chattles was Committed to his Widow Margaret (who is since deceased) and his son Thomas, That the Personal Estate of the said deceased is more than Sufficient to pay all his just debts and Funeral Expences, that the said Intestate at the time of his death was Seized and Possessed of a Cerain Messuage or Tenement and Tract or parcel of Land Situate in London-Grove Township, Containing by Estimation One Hundred & Fourteen Acres, more or less, That the said Intestate's Ecllest Son thomas being fully advanced by the said Intestate in his Lifetime, hath released and Quit Claimed any Right or Title to the said Land, Pryaing that the said Land may be di vied or valued according to Law. Whereupon it is Considered by this Court, that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this County Requiring and Commanding him that taking with him Twelve free and Lawful men of his Bailiwick, in his proper person he go to the said Messuage Lands and Presmises, and there by the Respective oath and solemn Affirmation of the free and Lawful men aforesaid, (in the Presence of the parties by him to be warned) he cause the said Messuage Land and Presmises (Having due respect to the true value thereof) to be parted and divided as followeth viz, One Eight part theeof to and for the said Intestate' s daughter Mary, another Eighth part thereof to and for the said Intestate' s son Joseph, another Eight part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Casandra, another Eighth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's son William, another Eight part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Elizabeth, another Eighth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Margaret, another Eighth part thereof to and for the said lntestate's son Joshua, and the other Eighth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Ruth, But if the said Tenements with the Appurtenances Cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid, without Prejudice to or spoiling the whole, that then he cause the same to be valued and appraised by the Inquest aforesaid, and the Inquisition which he shall take therein he shall Return to next Court under his and their Hands and Seals.

24 Abraham Beatty the eldest son, and Robert Beatty another of the sons of David Beatty late of Uwchlan Township deceased, Petitioned this Court, setting forth that the said David Beatty some time agoe died Intestate, leaving a Widow named Elizabeth and seven Children, viz. Rachel, Abraham, Esther, Agnes, William, Robert and Elizabeth to Survive him, that after his decease administration of his Goods and Chattles was Committed to his Widow and son Robert Who find that the Personal Estate of the said deceased is more than Sufficient to pay all his Just debts and Funeral Charges, that the said Intestate at the time of his death was Inquisition and Possessed of a Ceratin Messuage, Plantation and Tract or parcel of Land, Situate in Uwchlan Township, Containing by Estimation One Hundred and Seventy acres; Praying that the same may be divided or valued according to Law. Whereupon it is Considered by this Court, that a WRit Issue to the Sheriff of this County, requiring and Commanding him, that taking with him Twelve free and lawful men of his Bailiwick, in his proper person he go to all and Singular the Tenements with the Appurtenances, and there by their Respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation (in the presence of the parties by him to be warned) he cause the said Tenements with the Appurtenances to be parted and divided as followeth (having due respect to the true value thereof) in manner and form following, viz. One third part thereof to and for the said Intestate's Widow Elizabeth, during her natural Life, and the remaining two third parts thereof in manner and form following, viz. Two Eighth parts thereof to and for the said Intestate's eldest son Abraham, one Eight part thereof to and for the said lntestate's daughter Rachel, another eight part thereof to and for the said Intestates daughter Esther, another Eight part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Agnes, another eight part thereof to and for the said Intestate's son William, another eighth part thereof to and for the said Intestate's son Robert, And the other Eight part thereof to and for the said Intestate's daughter Elizabeth, But if the said Tenements with the Appurtenances Cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid without Prejudice to or spoiling the whole, that then he cause the same to be valued and appraised by the Inquest aforesd and the Inquisition which he shall take therein he shall cause to be returned to next Court, under his and their Hands and seals.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Twenty fifth day of March, in the Sixteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George The Third, King &c Annoque Domini 1776. Before Henry Hale Graham, Richard Riley and William Swaffer Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Eleanor Huey a minor under the age of Twenty one Years, one of the Legatees of Jennett huey late of West-Town deceased, the Court admits of William Hunt to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary Huey a minor under the age of Twenty one years, another of the Legatees of Jennett Huey deceased, the Court Admits of Peter Osborne to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary Huey, the Court appoints Peter Osborne to be Guardian for William Huey an Infant under the age of Fourteen years, another Legatee of Jennett Huey deceased.

Upon the Petition of George, Rebecca and Samuel Entriken, minors under the age of Twenty

25 one years, Legatees of Jennett Joey deceased, the Court Admits of Samuel Entriken to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Samuel Entriken the Court appoints him to be Guardian for Jane and Samuel Entriken, infants under the age of Fourteen years, Legatees of Jennett Huey deceased.

Isaac Weaver Guardian for Elisha and Alice Crosby Children of Richard Crosby deceased, Exhibited his accompts of Guardianship, which being Examined are allowed by this Court.

Nathaniel Vernon Esquire Sheriff of this County Returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Valuation of the Messuage, Lands and Premises which William Wood late of London-Grove deceased who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease, taken before him in Pursuance of a Writ Issued out of this Court the Nineteenth day of this Instant, which Inquisition follows in these words: "I Nathaniel Vernon Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Chester, To the Justices in the WRit hereunto annexed mentioned do humbly make known and Certify, that by virtue of that Writ on the Twenty third day of the third Month, in the year of our Lord, One thousand Seven Hundred and SEventy six, I took with me Levis Pennock, Richard Flower, Isaac Pyle, John Miller, Jesse Miller, Stephen Cook, Joel Baily, George Sharp, Ellis Pusey, Alexander Lewis, Isaac Richards and William Allen, Twelve free and Lawful men of my Bailiwick, and in my proper person went to all and Singular the Tenements with the appurtenances in the said Writ mentioned, whereof William Wood in the same writ named who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease and there (having warned the Parties to be present according to the Command of the said WRit) by the respective oath and Solemn Affirmation of the free and Lawful men aforesaid, I cannot cause the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be parted and divided in such shares and Proportions and in such manner and form as by the said writ to me directed is Commanded, without prejudice to or spoiling the whole. Wherefore by virtue of the second Command in the said writ contained, I have by the respective Oath and solemn affirmation of the free and Lawful men aforesaid, Caused the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be valued and appraised as followeth, viz. The Messuage, Tenement Plantation and Tract of Land, whereon the said Intestate dwelt, Containing one Hundred and thirty two Acres, with a Fulling Mill thereon, with the utensils thereto belonging, we have valued to the sum of Six Hundred and Fifty five Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania. In Testimony whereof, as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid, have hereunto set our hands and Seals, dated the day, Month and year aforesaid. Nathaniel Vernon seal Levi Pennock seal Richard Flower seal Isaac Pyle seal John Miller seal Jesse Miller seal Stephen Cook seal Joel Baily seal George Sharp seal Ellis Pusey seal Alexd Lewis seal Isaac Richards seal William Allen seal." And Where As Thomas Wood eldest son and Heir at Law of the said Intestate, having refused to take hold and Enjoy the said Messuage, Land and Premises at the valuation, but wholly resigned the same, up to his next eldest brother, Therefore on Motion and at the request of Joseph Wood second son of the said Intestate, It is Considered, decreed and adjudged by this Court, that the said Joseph Wood shall hold and enjoy the said Messuage, Lands and Premises as fully and freely as the said Intestate held and Enjoyed the same, On Condition he give Security for the true payment of the said Valuation money in three Months according to Law.

26 At an Orphans Court held and Kept at Chester for the County of Chester, the Twenty ninth day of May in the Sixteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third King &c Annoque Domini 1776. Before Henry Hale Graham, Richard Baker and Warrick Miller Esqr Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Rachel Lamplugh in Behalf of William, Jacob and Daniel Lamplugh late of Chichester deceased, the Court admits & appoints Sketchley Morton to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary, Amos and Nathan Sharpless minors under the age of Twenty one years, Children of Joseph Sharpless late of Middletown deceased, the Court Admits of robert Mendenhall to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary Sharpless, the Court appoints Robert Mendenhall to be Guardian for Benjamin and Jonathan Sharpless infants under the age of fourteen years, Children of Joseph Sharpless late of Middletown deceased.

Rachel Ives and William Ives Administrators of Thomas Ives late of West-Whiteland, deceased, who died Intestate, made a Return that in Pursuance of an order of this Court of the Twenty second day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand SEven Hundred & SEventy three, they had on the Eighth day of November A0 Di 1774 sold the Messuage, Land and Premises in the said order mentioned and described, unto Joseph Bolton, for the sum of Nine Hundred and Sixty eight Pounds Ten shillings, Praying a Confirmation thereof, Whereupon the said sale so made, is by this Court allowed of and Confirmed.

Veronica Zuck, Administratrix of Rudolph Zuck, late of East Caln deceased, who died Intestate, made a Return that in Pursuance of an order of this Court, of the First day of March A0 Di 1775, she had on the Twenty third day of the same Month sold the Messuage, Lands and premises in the said order mentioned and described, unto Thomas Vichris for the sum of Eight Hundred and seven Pounds, Praying a Confirmation thereof, Whereupon the said sale so made is by this Court allowed of & Confirmed.

At an Orphans Court held and Kept at the House of James McClellan in the Township of Sadsbury for the County of Chester the sixteenth Day of June In the Year of Our Lord One thousand SEven Hundred and seventy eight Before Evan Evans James Moore Thomas Taylor and Thomas Boyd Esqrs Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Robert Withrow and Hannah Hope in Behalf of Thomas Robert William Richard and Mary Hope Infants under the Age of Fourteen years Children of Robert HOpe late of Sadsbury deceased the Court Admits and Appoints Joseph Parke and William Withrow to be their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Mary Hart the Court Appoints John Fleming to be Guardian for Mary Hart Jur Infant under the Age of fourteen Years only Child of Thomas Hart late of East Caln deceased.

27 Upon the Petition of Jane Wallace the Court Appoints Arthur Parke to be Guardian for Thomas Wallace late of West Fallowfield deceased.

Upon the Petition of Thomas Haslip requesting a discharge of his Guardianship over the persons and Estates of John Fleming & Alice Fleming Children of Henry Fleming Dec' d late of East Fallowfield He the said Thomas Haslip is by this Court discharged.

Upon the Petition of John Fleming and Alice Fleming minors under the Age of Twenty One Years Children of Henry Fleming late of East Fallowfield deceased the Court Admits of Joseph Fleming to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of John Wallace the Court Appoints Robert Hamil and Joseph Kyle to be Guardian for Mary and Sarah Wallace Infants under the Age of fourteen Years Children of Thomas Wallace late of East Fallowfield deceased.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the fifteenth Day of September In the Year of Our Lord One Thousand SEven Hundred and SEventy eight before Evan Evans James Moore Patterson Bell Thomas Cheyney Thomas Taylor John Hannum Philip Scott and Thomas Levis Esqrs Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Mary Davis the Court appoints John Hannum and Thomas Cheyney Esqrs Guardians over the persons and Estates of Lydia Mary Ann Aaron and James Davis Infants under the Age of fourteen Years Children of James Davis late of East Bradford deceased.

Upon the Petition of Charles Grantham Legatee of Charles and William Grantham late of Ridley deceased being a Minor Under the Age of twenty One Years the Court Admits of John Crosby Jur to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of ABigail Engle on behalf of Abigail Isaac Joseph and Edward Engle Children of Frederick Engle late of Chester deceased the Court Appoints Nicholas Fairlamb to be their Guardian they being INfants under the Age of fourteen Years.

Upon the Petition of Benjamin McClure a Minor Under the Age of Twenty one Years son of [ ] McClure late of the Township of Uwchlan deceased the Court Admits of John Lewis to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of James Rowan Eldest son & heir at Law of Michael Rowan late of Londonderry Deceas 'd setting fourth that the sd Michael Rowan some years ago died Intestate leaving a Widow Named Agnes and Issue Nine Children viz James, Jane, David, Mary, Agness, Sarah, Samuel, Mary-ann and Dorcas, to survive him that letters of Admn on his Estate were Granted to his said Widow & James Rorvan who have finally Settled the Accompts of Admin° that the said Intestate was in his Life time & at the time of his Decease Seiz' d & Possess'd of a Certain Messuage or Tenement & Plantation or Tract of Land Situate in Londonderry aforesaid Containing about One Hundred & Sixty Acres --which he is advised

28 belongs to the sd Widow & Children according tot he Act of Assembly for the Better Settling of Intestate's Estates. Praying that an Inquest may be awarded to divide or Value the same According to Law.

Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a Writ Issue to the Sherriff of this County requiring and Commanding him that taking with him Twelve free & Lawful men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the sd Messuage Lands & Premises whereof the said Michael Rowan the Intestate died Seiz'd and there by the respective Oath & Solemn Affirmation of the free & Lawfull men aforesaid (in the presence of the parties by him to be warn'd) he cause the same to be parted & divided (having respect to the True Value thereof) in manner following. To wit, one Third parts thereof as followeth (Viz.) Two Tenth parts thereof to & for the Intestate's son James, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's daughter Jane, one Tenth part to and for the lntestate's son David one Tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's Daughter Mary, one Tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's Daughter Agnes, one Tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's Daughter Sarah, one Tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's son Samuel, one Tenth part thereof to & for the lntestate's Daughter Mary-Ann, one Tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's Daughter Dorcas; but if the said Messuage Lands & Premises Cannot be divided in manner aforesaid, without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole, that then he Cause the Same to be Valued & apprais'd by the Inquest aforesaid, & how he shall Execute this Writ he Cause to be return'd to next Court [ ] under [ ] their hands & Seals.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the fifteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Eight, before Evan Evans Thomas Taylor & Thomas Lewis Esquires Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Edward Vaughan son of Thomas Vaughan late of Darby Deceas'd the Court admits of Anthony Morris to be Guardian over his person & Estate he being a Minor under the Age of TWenty one years.

Upon the Petition of Samuel Jeffries & John Hunt, Samuel Jeffries is appointd Guardian for Elizabeth & Erner Jeffries Children of Nathan Jeffries late of East Bradford Deceas'd, who are Infants under the age of Fourteen years.

Upon Motion order' d a Citation to be Issued for Jonathan Coates & Robert Ralston, Executors of Phillip Thomas (late of Vincent Deceas'd) to appear at next Court in order to Settle the Administration of said Thomas' Estate.

Upon the Petition of Sarah Thomas & Rachel Thomas Daughters of James Thomas (late of the 500 Acre Tract) Deed, John Jacobs is appointed to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Joshua Evans (in behalf of Isaac Thomas) son of the aforesaid James thomas an Infant under the age of 14 years. John Jacobs is appointed to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Adam Styger, Peter Styger & Henry Styger Children of Peter Styger late

29 of Township of Vincent Peter Defran is admited to be their Guardian being minors under the Age of Twenty one years.

Upon the Petition of Mary Styger Daughter of the aforesaid Peter Styger, Phillip Stephens is appointed to be her Guardian being a Minor under the age of Twenty one years.

Upon the Petition of Hannah Styger in behalf of Margaret & Phillip Styger Children of Peter Styger aforesaid, Phillip Stephen is appointed to be their Guardian being Infants under the age of Fourteen Years.

Upon the Petition of Rebekah Boon Widow & Relict of William Boon late of the Township of Ridley Deceas 'd in behalf of Lydia Elizabeth & William Boon Children of the said Deceas 'd Sketchley Morton is appointed Guardian over their persons & Estates being Infants under the Age of fourteen Years.

Upon the Petition of Alice Trevillo in behalf of Richard Trevillo only son of Price Trevillo late of the Township of EAst Fallowfield Deed Thomas Hezlip is appointed to be Guardian over his person & Estate being an Infant under the age of fourteen years.

Upon the Petition of John Crosby Jur Administrator to the Estate of Swan Culin of the Township of Ridley Deceas'd in behalf of George, Mary, & Margaret Culin, Children of the sd Deceas 'd a Minors under the age of fourteen years Sketchley Morton is appointed to be guarded over their persons & Estates.

Robert Smith Esqr High Sherriff of this County Reported that in pursuance of a Writ of Inquisition bearing test last Orphans Court & to him directed for dividing or Valuing the Real Estate of Michael Rowan late of Londonderry Deceas'd, he went tot he premises in order to Execute said Writ and being Inform'd that the parties Con'd not attend, therefore returns the Writ without Service.

On Motion of James Rowan son & heir at Law of Michael Rowan late of Londonderry Deceas'd it is ordered by this Court that an alias be awarded Returnable to our next Court.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twenty fourth day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy nine before Evan Evans, John Hannum, Daniel Griffith, Thomas Taylor, Phillip Scott, Robert Smith, Thomas Cheyney & Thomas Levis Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Jonathan Strode son of George Strode late of the Township of East Bradford Deed Benjamin Powel is admited to be his Guardian being a Minor & under the age of twenty one Years.

Upon the Petition of Ellis Davies Eldest son & Heir at law of Ellis Davies late of the Township of Goshen Deceas 'd seting forth that the Said Ellis Davies some time ago died Intestate leaving

30 a Widow nam'd Lydia & Issue Nine Children Viz, Sarah, Mary, Jane, Lydia, Elizabeth, Ellis, George, Israel & David to Survive him that letters of Admon were granted to sd Widow of Richard Thomas who have finally Settled the Accompts of Admon, that the sd Intestate was in his life time & at the time of his Decease Seiz'd and possess'd of a Certain Messuage or Tenement & Plantation or Tract of Land Situate in Goshen aforesd Containing about 350 Acres, which he is advis'd belongs to the sd Widow & Children, According to the Act of Assembly for the better Setting of Intestates Estates, praying that an Inquest may be awarded to Divide or Value the same According to Law.

Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a Writ Issue to the Sherriff of this County requiring & Commanding him that taking with him twelve free & Lawfull men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the sd Messuage Lands & premises whereof the sd Ellis Davies the Intestate died Seiz'd & there by the respective Oath & Solemn Affirmation of the Free & Lawfull men aforesaid (in the presence of the parties by him to be warn' d) he Cause the same to be parted & divided (having respect tot he true value thereof) in manner following (Viz.) One Third part thereof to & for Lydia the Intestate's Widow & the remaining two thirds parts thereof as followeth (Viz.) two Tenth parts thereof to & for the Intestate's son Ellis, One tenth part thereof to and for the Intestates Daughter Sarah, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestates Daughter Mary, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's Daughter Jane, one Tenth part thereof to & for the Intestates Daughter Lydia, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate's Daughter Elizabeth, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestates son George, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestates son Israel, one tenth part thereof to & for the Intestate son David, but if the sd Messuage Lands & Premises Cannot be divided in manner aforesaid without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole, that then he cause the same to be Valued & apprais'd by the Inquest aforesd & how he shall Execute the sd Writ he cause to be return'd to next Court under their hands & Seals.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the sixteenth Day of March In the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy nine Before Patterson Bell Thomas Levis & Thomas Taylor Esqrs Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Ruth Lewis Daughter of William Lewis late of the Township of Verford deceased William Brooks is Admited to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Joseph & John Lewis Children of Abel Lewis late of Radnor Township deceased John Jones and Joshua Evans is Admited & Appointed their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Nathan Thomas son of James Thomas late of the five hundred Acre Tract Richard Richardson is Admited and Appointed his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Peter Smith son of [ ] Smith late of the Township of [ ] deceased Josiah Hains is by this Court Admited and Appointed his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary James Widow and relict of Joseph James late of the Township of

31 Upper Providence dec'd In Behalf of Samuel Frederick Abigail & Hannah James Children of the said deceased Jonathan Morris and Edward Hunter are Appointed Guardians over their persons & Estates they being Infants Under the Age of fourteen years.

Upon the Petition of George Ashbridge Jur Legatee of Aaron Ashbridge late of the Township of Goshen Deceased Nicholas Fairlamb is Admited and Appointed his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Agnes Filson Widow & Relict of Davison Filson late of the Township of East Fallowfield deceased in Behalf of Agnes Jane Elizabeth & Rebecka Filson Infants Under the age of fourteen Year Children of the said deceased Samuel Armstrong & Joseph Fleming is Appointed Guardians over their persons & Estates.

Upon the Petition of Richard and James Miles Sons of Joseph Miles late of the Township of RAdnor deceased Mordecai Morgan is Admited Guardian for Richard Miles and William Lewis is Admited Guardian for James Miles.

Upon the Petition and Application of Rebecca Adams Widow & Relict of William Adams late of the Township of West Fallowfield deceased Administratrix of all and Singular the Goods & Chattles rights & Credits of the said Deceased who died Intestate It's Considered by this Court that the said Rebecca Adams Adminita aforesaid shall and may Sell and Convey a Certain Messuage or tenement Plantation and Tract of Land Situate lying & Being in West Fallowfield aforesaid Begining at a [ ]

Robert Smith Esqr Sheriff of this County returns here into Court an Intestate of the Valuation of the Messuage Lands and premises which Michael Rowan late of Londonderry deceased who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease taken before him in pursuance of a WRit Issued Out of this Court the fifteenth Day of December last which Inquisition follows in these Words I Robert Smith Esqr High Sheriff of the County of Chester to the Justices in the Writ hereunto Annexed mention' d at the place therein Contained do Humbly make known and Certify that by Virtue of that Writ on the twenty second day of December in the Year of OUr Lord ONe thousand seven Hundred and SEventy eight I took with me Montgomery Kenedy, John Kinkead, James Boyd, Joseph Strawbridge, Hugh McCullough, Samuel Ramsey, John Finney, David Hutchinson, Alexander Fulton, Robert Slone, James Graham and James McCormick twelve free & lawfull men of my Bailiwick and in my proper person went to All & Singular the Tenements with the appurtenances in the said Writ mentioned and there (having warned the parties in the said Writ named to be present according to the Command of said Writ) by the respective Oath & Solemn Affirmation of the said free & lawfull men of my Bailiwick I Cannot cause the said Tenements with the appurtenances to be divided in such shares and purparts and in such manner and form as by the said Writ is Commanded without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole Therefore by Virtue of the second Command in the said Writ Contained I have by the respective Oath & Solemn Affirmation of the said free & lawfull men of my Bailiwick caused the said Tenements with the Appurtenances to be Valued & Appraised as followeth that is to say the Tenement & Plantation Tract or parcel of land thereunto belonging with the appurtenances Situate in the Township of Londonderry Containing One Hundred & Sixty Acres at the Sum of

32 Eight Hundr'd pounds Lawfull Money of Pennsylvania to be divided Between the said Intestate's Children in such share & proportions as in the Annexed Writ is perticularly mentioned In Witness whereof as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid have hereunto set our Hands & Seals the Day Month & Year aforesaid Robert Smith Sheriff seal Montgomery Kenedy seal Jn° Kinkead seal Jams Body seal Joseph Strawbridge seal Hugh Mcculloch seal Samuel Ramsey seal John Finney seal David Hutchinson seal Alexdr Fulton seal Robert Slone seal James Graham seal James McCormick

And now on motion and at the request of James Rowan Eldest son and Heir at law of the said Intestate the same is allowed approved and Confirmed. And it is further Consider'd decreed and Adjudged by this Court that the said James Rowan shall hold & Enjoy the said Messuage lands & premise as fully & freely as the said Intestate held & Enjoyed the same on Condition he gives Security for the payment of the Other Childrens Shares of the said Valuation Money in three Months.

Robert Smith Esqr Sheriff of this County returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Valuation of the Messuage Lands and premises which Thomas Gipson late of West Fallowfield deceased who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease taken before him in pursuance of a Writ Issued OUt of this Court the fifteenth day of December last which Inquisition follows in these Words I Robert Smith Esqr High Sheriff of the County of Chester to the Justices in the Writ hereunto Annexed mention'd at the place therein Contained do Humbly make known and Certify that by Virtue of that Writ on the twenty fourth Day of December in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and seventy eight I took with me Francis Motheral, Eliphelet Whitaker, Samuel McNeal, David Hayes, William Armstrong, John Pinkerton, Joseph Strawbridge, James Steel, William Dysart, Robert Kerneham, Robert Smith, & John Smith Jur twelve free & Lawfull men of my Bailiwick and in my proper person went to all and Singular the Tenements with the Appurtenances in the said Writ mentioned. And there having warned the parties in the same Writ named to be present According to the Command of said Writ by the respective oath and solemn Affirmation of the said Free & Lawfull Men of my Bailiwick And cannot cause the said Tenement with the Appurtenances to be divided in such shares & purparts and in such manner & form as by the said Writ is Commanded without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole Therefore by Virtue of the second command in the said Writ Contained I have by the respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the said free & lawful men of my Bailiwick caused the said Tenements with the Appurtenances to be Valued & Appraised as folloeth that is to way The Tenement and Plantation Tract or parcel of Land thereunto belonging with the Appurtenances Situate in the Township of Oxford Containing forty two Acres be the same more or less at the sum of two pounds pr Acre And in the Township of West Fallowfield thirteen Acres be the same more or less at two pounds t Acre Lawfull Money of Pennsylvania to be divided between the said Intestates Children in such shares & proportions as in the Annexed Writ is perticularly mentioned In Witness whereof as well I the said Sheriff as the Inquest Aforesaid have hereunto set Our Hands & Seals the Day Month & Year Aforesaid Robert Smith Sheriff seal Francis Motherarl seal Eliphelet Whitaker seal Samuel McNeal seal David Hayes seal Robert Kernegan seal William Armstrong seal John Pinkerton seal Joseph Strawbridge seal James Steel seal William Dysart seal R. Smith seal John Smith seal

33 And now on motion and at the request of Samuel Gipson Eldest Son & heir at Law of the said Intestate the same is Allowed Approved and Confirmed. And it is further Considered decreed and adjudged by this Court that the said Samuel Gipson shall hold & Enjoy the said Messuage lands & premises as fully & freely as the said Intestate held & Enjoyed the same on Condition he gives Security for the payments of the other Childrens shares of the said Valuation Money in three months.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twenty Ninth Day of April Anno Domini 1779. Before Thomas Taylor, Thomas Cheyney, Thomas Levis and David Cowpland Esqrs Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Thomas Rushton Kennedy son of Doctor Samuel Kenedy late of East Whiteland Deceased a minor Under the AGe of twenty One Years Sarah Kenedy his Mother and Benjamin Bartholomew Esqr is by this Court admited his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Sarah Kenedy in behaif of l\'Iary, Sarah and John Kenedy Infants Under the Age of fourteen Years Children of Doctor Samuel Kenedy late of East Whiteland Township Deceased the Court Appoints Benjamin Bartholomew Esqr to be their Guardians.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the fifteenth Day of June Anno Domini 1779. Before Thomas Taylor, Thomas Levis and David Cowpland Esqrs Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Abraham Hughs in behalf of Miles & Jane Lewis Children of William Lewis late of Haverford Deceased Minors Under the Age of Fourteen Years John Lindsey is Appointed their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Robert Filson on Behalf of Jane, Elizabeth & Rebecca Filson Children of Davison Filson late of East Fallowfield Township Deceased Minors under the Age of fourteen Years Thomas Haslip is Appointed their Guardian.

Upon Motion Ordered a Citation to Issue for Thomas Br[i]ggs to Appear at next Court to Account for the Administration of [] Briggs late of Upper Providence Deceased.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Widow Keeleys in Vincent before Thomas Taylor, Dan Griffith and William Evans Esqrs Justices present ye 13 th August 1779.

Upon the Petition of Jacob, Andrew & Sebastian Keeley Children of Sebastian Keeley late of Vincent Deceased Minors under the Age of twenty One Years John Young and Henry Christman is Admited to be their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Keeley in behalf of her Children Joseph and Elizabeth Keeley Children of Sebastian Keeley late of Vincent Deceased John Young and Henry Christman is Appointed Guardians over the persons and property of said Children Infants Under fourteen

34 Years old.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twenty first Day of September Anno Domini 1779. Before Benjamin Bartholomew, Thomas Levis, Robert Smith and David Cowpland Esqrs Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Abraham Holms One of the Overseers of the Poor of the Township of Darby seting forth that John Kelley late of Darby Deceased left three Children which are now Minors Under the age of fourteen Years and the said Deceasd died Intestate Seized of Goods & Chattles. John Pearson is Appointed Guardian over the persons and Estates of the said Infants.

Upon the Petition of Thomas Elton in behalf of his Brother Joseph Elton a Minor Under fourteen Years of Age Son of John Elton late of Sadsbury deceased Joseph Park & Robert Elton is Appointed Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Susannah, Mary & Samuel Elton Children of John Elton late of Sadsbury deceased Minors Under the Age of Twenty One Years Joseph Park and Robert Elton is Admited by the Court to be their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of James and Mary Gibson Minors above the AGe of fourteen Years Children of John Gibson late of Oxford Deceased Joseph Strawbridge and James McDowell is Admited to be their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Isabel Gibson Widow & relict of John Gibson late of Oxford deceased in behalf of Alexander, John, Isabel & Cornelius Infants Under the Age of fourteen Years Children of the said deceased Joseph Strawbridge and James McDowel is Appointed their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Thomas Elton Eldest son and Heir at Law of John Elton late of the Township of Sadsbury deceased seting forth that the said John Elton some time ago died Intestate leaving Issue ten Children viz1 Thomas, Martha, Anthony, John, Bathseba, William, Susanah, Mary, Samuel & Joseph to Survive him that letters of Administration were Granted to said Thomas & Robert Elton who have finally Settled the Accounts of Administration that the said Intestate was in his lifetime and at the time of his Decease Seized and possessed of a Certain Messuage or Tenement and Plantation or Tract of Land Situate in the Township of Sadsbury Aforesaid Containing Upwards of two Hundred Acres which he is Advised belongs and descends to him and his said Brothers an[d] Sisters According tot he Act of Assembly for the Better Settling of Intestates Estates praying that an Inquest may be Awarded to divide or Value the Same According to Law.

Whereupon it is Considered by this Court that a Writ Issue tot he Sheriff of this Court requiring and Commanding him that taking with him twelve free and lawfull men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the said Messuage Lands and premises hereof the said John Elton the Intestate died seized and there by the respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the free and

35 lawfull Men Aforesaid (in the presence of the parties by him to be warned) he cause the same to be parted and divided (having respect tot he true Value thereof) in Manner following Viz two Eleventh parts thereof to and for the Intestates son Thomas, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates Daughter Martha, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates Son Anthony, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates son John, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates daughter Bathsheba, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates son William, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates Daughter Susanah, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates Daughter Mary, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates son Samuel, And the other Eleventh part thereof to and for the Intestates son Joseph. But if the said Messuage Land & Premises Cannot be divided in manner Aforesaid without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then He cause the same to [be] Valued and Appraised by the Inquest Aforesd. And how he shall Execute the said Writ he cause to be returned to Next Court Under his Hand and their Hands and Seals.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the Second Day of March Anno Domini 1780 before Evan Evans, Benjamin Bartholomew, Thomas Taylor, Thomas Levis & William Evans Esqrs Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Joseph Pemberton Merchant, Samuel Pleasants merchant and Mary his Wife, Samuel Roads Jur and Sarah his Wife, And Mary Pemberton Infant by her Guardian Thomas Parke Practitioner in physic all of the City of Philadelphia Seting for that Israel Pemberton late of the said City Gentleman who was the father of Your petitioner the said Joseph Pemberton, Mary Pleasants and Sarah Rhoads and Grandfather of Your Petitioner the Said Mary Pemberton lately departed this life Intestate Seized at the Time of his Death of and in divers Messuages Tenements Plantations and Tracts of Land Hereditaments and real Estate Situate lying and being in the County of Chester which have descended to Your petitioners. That your petitioners being desirous that partition should be made between them of the said Messuages tenements plantations and tracts of Land Hereditaments & Real Estate late of the said Israel Pemberton deceased according to their Several and respective Shares therein have Agreed Together that Joseph Shippen, George Sharp, Samuel Miller and Robert Cooper Shall make such Partition between them praying the Court to Appoint the said four person to make Partition between the Petitioners of the said Messuages Tenements Plantations and Tracts of Land Hereditaments and real Estate late of the said Israel deceased According to the Several Acts of Assembly of Pennsylvania relating to the partition and Distribution of Intestates Estates.

Thereupon it is Ordered by the Court that the said Joseph Shippen, George Sharp, Samuel Miller & Robert Cooper they having first taken an Oath or Affirmation to make equal partition of the real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton deceased within the County aforesaid between the said petitioners According to the best of their judgment do go to all and every the Messuages Tenements & Plantations and tracts of Land Hereditaments and real Estate of the said [insert J] County of Chester and having put a Just Value Upon the same as in their judgment they shall think right they in the presence of the said parties by them to be warned if upon being warned they will be present. The same messuages tenements plantations and tracts of land Hereditaments and Real Estate with the Appurtenances, having respect tot he True Value thereof

36 into five Equal parts they cause to be parted and divided and two of the said five Equal parts they cause to the said Joseph Pemberton One of the said five equal parts to the said Samuel Pleasants and Mary his wife in right of the said Mary, One other of the said five equal parts to the said Samuel Rhoads and Sarah his Wife in Right of the said Sarah, And One other of the five equal parts to the said Mary Pemberton with the Appurtenances to hold to them in Severalty they Assign and deliver so that neither the said Joseph Pemberton nor the said Samuel Pleasants and Mary his Wife in right of the said Mary Nor the said Samuel Rhoads and Sarah his Wife in right of the said Sarah nor the said Mary Pemberton have more of the said Messuages tenements plantations & tracts of lands Hereditaments & real Estate with the Appurtenances than to them of right pertaineth to have And that the Aforesaid Joseph Pemberton of his two fifth parts thereof to him belonging The said Samuel Pleasants and Mary his wife in right of the said Mary of her One-fifth part thereof to her belonging The said Samuel Rhoads and Sarah his Wife in right of the said Sarah his Wife of her One fifth part thereof to her belonging And the said Mary Pemberton of her fifth part thereof to her belonging May be Able severally to possess themselves and that of their doings in the premises they openly and distinctly make return before the Justices of the next Orphans Court After Such Partition made.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twenty first Day of March Anno Domini 1780 before John Hannum, Thomas Taylor Thomas Levis and Elisha Price Esqrs Justices present.

Upon the Petition of William Stadleman a minor above fourteen Years of Age Son of Michael Stadleman late of Radnor deceased, Charles Humphreys & Algernon Roberts the Court Admits to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Ann M'Elduff in behalf of Samuel and Martha McElduff infants under the Age of fourteen Years, Children of James McElduff late of West Caln deceased the Court Appoints Richard Pearsel to be their Guardian. [Marginal note: "Minutes of this Court continued on the seventh page forward"]

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twentieth Day of June Anno Domini 1780. before Thomas Taylor, Thomas Levis, & Elisha Price Esqrs Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Stadleman a minor Under the Age of twenty One Years Daughter of Michael Stadleman late of Radnor Township deceased Edward Jones & Algernon Roberts is Admited her Guardians.

Upon the Petition of George Lownes Son of Benanuel Lownes and Legatee of Joseph Lownes both late of Springfield Deceased a Minor above fourteen Years of Age the Court Admits of Caleb Davis to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary McCoy Widow of Dennis McCoy, Abraham Davis, John Davies

37 in right of his Wife Honour, Daniel Davis, Josiah Davis, Isaac Davis & William Lowden in right of his Wife Charity Children of Isaac Davis late of the Township of Thornbury deceased Seting forth that the said Isaac Davis Died about five Years ago Intestate leaving a Widow named Catherine And Issue ten Children Namely Mary, Abraham, Honour the Wife of John Davis, Daniel, Josiah, Isaac, Charity the Wife of William Lowden, George, Samson and Susannah the Wife of Joseph Brown to Survive him that letters of Administration on his Estate were commited to the said Catherine his Widow and his son George Davis who hath finally Settled their Accounts of Administration that the said Intestate was in his lifetime and at the time of his decease Seized and possessed of a Certain Messuage and One Hundred and fifty Seven Acres of Land with the Appurtenances thereunto belonging which they Are Advised belongs to the said Widow and Children According to the ACt of Assembly for the Better Settling Intestates Estates Praying that an Inquest may be Awarded to divide or Value the same According to law. Whereupon Its Considered by this Court that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this County requiring and Commanding him that takeing with him twelve free and lawfull men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to all & Singular the said Messuage and Track of Land whereof the said Isaac Davis the Intestate died Seized and there (in the presence of the parties by him to be warned if they will be present) By the respective Oaths and Solemn Affirmations of the Free and lawfull men Aforesaid he shall cause the said Messuages and Tract of Land (having respect to the true Value thereof) to be parted and Divided as followeth Viz1 One third part thereof to and for Catherine the said Intestates Widow And the remaining two third parts thereof as followeth Viz1 two Eleventh parts thereof to and for the said Intestates son George, One Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates Daughter Mary, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates Daughter Honour, the Wife of John Davis, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Daniel, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Joseiah, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Isaac, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates Daughter Charity the Wife of William Lowden, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Abraham, Another Eleventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Samson, And the Other Eleventh part to and for the said Intestates Daughter Susanah the Wife of Joseph Brown. But if the said Messuage and Tract of Land with the Appurtenances cannot be divided in manner and form Aforesaid without Prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then he cause the same to be Valued and Appraised by the Inquest Aforesaid and how he shall Execute the said Writ he cause to be made known at Our Orphans Court to be held at Chester on the nineteenth Day of September next.

Upon the Petition of Ephraim Davis a minor above fourteen Years of Age legatee of John James late of Vincent deceased, James John and David Thomas Esqr is by this Court Admited to be his Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Susanah Worral in Behalf of Hannah, Susannah, Charles, Mary and John Infants Under fourteen Years of Age Children of John Worral late of Middletown deceased Isaac Levis & Frederick Fairlamb is by this Court Appointed their Guardians.

Joseph Shippenjunr, George Sharp, Samuel Miller, and Robert Cooper Returns here into Court

38 an Inquisition of the Partition and Division of the Messuages Lands Tenements and Hereditaments which Israel Pemberton late of the City of Philadelphia deceased who died Intestate was Seized and Possessed of at the time of his Decease among his Children and Grand Child taken and made in Pursuance of an Order Issued out of this Court the Second Day of March last past which being read and Heard the same is by this Court at the request of the Parties concerned allowed Approved and Confirmed. And it is further Considered Decreed and Adjudged by this Court that the Partition and Division thereby made remain firm and stable forever which Inquisition follows in these words Viz. We Joseph Shippenjunr, George Sharpe, Samuel Miller and Robert Cooper in the hereunto Annexed Order of Orphans Court named and thereby Appointed to make Partition of the Messuages Tenements Plantations and Tracts of Land Hereditaments and real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton late of the city of Philadelphia Gentleman deceased, Do Certify that in pursuance of the said Order WE the said Joseph Shippen Junr, George Sharp, Samuel Miller and Robert Cooper being first duly Severally sworn and Affirmed According to Law did go to the several Messuages Tenements Plantations and Tracts of Land Hereditaments and real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton within the said County of Chester and having put a Just Value thereon according to the best of Our Judgement and having also warned the parties in the said Order named by us to be warned to be present did make Partition of the said several Messuages Tenements Plantations and Tracts of land Hereditaments and real Estate in Manner following that is to say A Certain Tract or piece of Land Situate in the Township of Newgarden in the said County of Chester bounded According to a resurvey thereof made in the Year 1760 as follows Begining at an Old Corner Black Oak in a line of Thomas Webster's land and in the Division line Between the townships of East Marlborough and N ewgarden aforesaid thence West by the same line by the land of the said Thomas Webster, Edward Swayne and David Pusey One Hundred & Seventy two perches to a Corner Stone being a Corner of John Hurfords lad thence by the said John Hurfords land South One Hundred & Seventy perches to a Corner Marked spanish Oak in A line of John Carpenter's land thence by the said John Carpenters land East One Hundred and Seventy two perches to a Corner post in a line of Other land of the said Israel Pemberton herein After Alloted to Samuel and Mary Pleasants thence by the same North ONe Hundred & Seventy perches to the place of Begining Containing One Hundred and eighty two Acres and there Quarters of an Acre be the same more or less. Also one Other tract or piece of Land Situate in the Township of East Fallowfield in the said County of Chester bounded According to the Original Survey thereof made in the Year 1728 as follows Begining at a marked white oak standing by the West Branch of Brandywine Creek thence by Vacant Land South thirty five degrees West One Hundred and eighty perches to a post South twenty degrees West sixty perches to a post and Southeast twenty three perches to a Marked Spanish Oak thence by land of Thomas Dennis South East by south One Hundred and forty five perches to a post south five degrees West Seventy perches to a post and south West be West fifty six perches to a post thence by land of John Wilson south thirty degrees East Sixty five perches to a post thence by land of Albertus Leare and land Seated by One Clarke east two Hundred and eighty perches to a post thence by land of Jonathan Bradley Northeast eighty perches to a post thence by land SEated by John Filson north thirty two degrees EAst ONe Hundred and forty perches to a Marked Hickory thence by land of Henry Hayes West forty-eight perches to a Marked White Oak West Northwest SEventy perches to a Marked Black Oak North fifty perches to a post West One Hundred and fifty perches to a

39 Marked Black Oak North West by West forty four perches to a Marked White Oak and North by West One Hundred and thirty two perches to a marked White Oak on the West Branch of Brandywine AForesaid thence up the Said Creek the SEveral Courses thereof Sixty perches to the place of Begining Containing Six Hundred and SEventy five Acres and an Allowance of six per Cent for Roads (Out of Which Six Hundred & SEventy five Acres and Allowances are excepted Certain twenty three Acres and eighty five perches (part thereof) which the Aforesaid Israel Pemberton and Mary his wife by Indenture dated the tenth Day of November 1771 Conveyed to William Moode his Heirs and Assigns in fee simple described int he said Indenture as follows Begining at a White Oak a Corner of the said Moodes Other land thence extending by the Said Israel Pembertons Other land north SEventy degrees West Ninety perches to a Small Black Oak marked for a Corner North five degrees West fifty four perches to a marked White Oak a Corner of the Widow Hayes and Other land of the said William Moode near a large rock thence by the said land of the said William moode North eighty five degrees East fifty five perches to a post South five degrees East fifty nine perches and an half to a Corner where a Black Oak stood and South forty four degrees east forty two perches to the place of Begh1ing Containing twenty three acres and eighty five perches of Land. Also one Other tract or piece of Land Situate in the Township of East Fallowfield Aforesaid adjoining to and Northward of the hereinbefore described Six Hundred and Seventy five Acres bounded according to the Original Survey thereof Made in the Year 1749 as follows Begining at a White Oak Standing by Brandiwine Creek aforesaid being the Begining Comer of the Aforesaid Six Hundred and Seventy five acres thence by the Same South thirty five degrees West One hundred and eighty perches to a post South twenty degrees west thirty eight perches to a post thence by land seated by [ ] Young North by West Seventy three perches to a Black Oak thence by the last Mentioned land and by Vacant land North by east Sixty Nine perches to a Stone thence Continuing by the said Vacant Land West by South Sixty three perches to a Black Oak And North thirty degrees West thirty perches to a dead White Oak in a line of Henry Flemings Land thence by the last Mentioned land North Sixty degrees East eighty four perches to a White Oak east Northeast fifty perches to a Hickery in a line of James and Henry Fleming's land thence by the same East South East eighty seven perches to the place of Begining Containing Ninety four Acres and Seventy five perches of Land besides the Usual Allowance for roads. And Also On other Tract or piece of Land Situate in the Township of EAst Fallowfield Aforesaid Adjoining to and Southward of the Aforesaid Six Hundred and seventy five ACres bounded According to the Original Survey thereof made in the Year 1749 as follows Begining at a post a Corner of the said Six Hundred and Seventy five Acres thence by the same north thirty degrees east One Hundred and forty perches to a Hickery and North twenty degrees and an half east twenty perches to Brandywine Creek Aforesaid thence down the Creek three perches to a post a Corner of John or William Filsons land thence by the same south twenty degrees and a half west One Hundred and Sixty nine to a Chestnut tree thence by land of Edward Woodward North forty six degrees West twenty eight perches to the place of Begining containing twelve Acres and One Hundred and thirty six perches of Land besides the Usual Allowance for roads, Together with all the rights members improvements and appurtenances whatsoever unto the said several tracts or piece of land respectively belonging or in any wise Appertaining. We have Assigned Unto Joseph Pemberton eldest Son of the Aforesaid Israel Pemberton deceased To be Holden by him the said Joseph Pemberton his Heirs and Assigns in Severalty forever as his

40 two full fifth parts or shares of and in the Real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton deceased in the County of Chester Aforesaid.

A Certain Messuage or Tenement and Plantation Or Tract of Land Situate in the township of Newgarden Aforesaid Adjoining and on the east Side of the first described Tract herein before alotted to Joseph Pemberton bounded According to a resurvey thereof made in the Year 1760 as follows Begining at an Old Corner Marked Black Oak being a Corner of the said last mentioned Land, alotted to Joseph Pemberton thence by the same and by land of John Carpenter South two Hundred and three perches to a Corner post in a line of William Richards land Thence by the said William Richards land and land of Charles Hall East One Hundred and eighty four perches to a corner White Oak thence by land of Jesse Miller North One Hundred and eight perches to a post North twenty degrees Easterly Crossing red Clay Creek thirty five perches to a post by the said Jesse Millers race where a Spanish Oak sttok North thirty five degrees West twenty three perches to a post North fifteen degrees West twenty three perches to a post North twenty degrees West twenty perches to a small marked poplar North thirty five degrees West six perches to a stone West twenty perches crossing red Clay Creek aforesaid to a post and North One perch to a post standing in a line of John Websters land and in the line dividing the townships of East Marlborough and Newgarden Aforesaid thence along the said line by the aforesaid land of John Webster and line of Thomas Webster West One hundred and forty eight perches to the place of Begining Containing two Hundred and thirty three Acres and an half be the same more or less Together with all the Rights members improvements and Appurtenances whatsoever unto the said Messuages or Tenements and Plantation or Tract of Land belonging or in any wise Appertaining. We have assigned unto Samuel Pleasants and Mary his wife in right of the said Mary One of the Daughters of the said Israel Pemberton deceased to be holden by them the said Samuel Pleasants and Mary his Wife and the Heirs and Assigns of the said Mary in Severalty forever as her and their One full fifth part or Share of and in the real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton deceased in the County of Chester Aforesaid.

A Certain Tract or piece of land Situate in the Township of east and West Fallowfield in the County of Chester Aforesaid bounded According to the Original Survey thereof made int he Year 1728 as follows Begining at a marked White oak a corner of Thomas Coxes land thence by the same north north East One Hundred and forty perches to a marked Spanish Oak East forty perches to a marked White oak and south SEventy three degrees East crossing Buck run ten perches to a post thence by Vacant land North forty four perches to a post North Sixty four degrees East One Hundred and thirteen perches to a post and North North West One Hundred and ten perches to a post thence by land Seated by Mathew Dill North SEventy five degrees West SEventy perches to a post South West crossing Buck run Aforesaid One Hundred perches to a post and West by South eighty eight perches to a marked Chestnut tree thence by Land Seated by William Wilson South twenty eight degrees West One Hundred and forty perches to a post thence by Vacant Land South east One Hundred and eighty perches to the place of Begining Containing three Hundred & Nine Acres and the Usual Allowance for Roads And Also a Certain Other tract or piece of land Situate in the Township of East and West Fallowfield Aforesaid Adjoining to the last described tract and on the Southwest-West North West North and

41 North Easterly sides thereof bounded According to the Original Survey thereof made in the Year 1749 as follows Begining at a Marked White Oak being a Comer of the Aforesaid Thomas Coxes land and the Begining Comer of the said last described tract thence by Vacant land South by West One Hundred and thirteen perches to a marked White Oak thence first by the said Vacant Land next by land of John Hetherington called the Gum Tree Tract and then by Land formerly of Robert Poston West two Hundred and fifty six perches to a post thence by land formerly of James Carr North by east One hundred and fifty perches to a Comer White Oak thence by Other land of the said John Hetherinton East South east forty three perches to a marked white Oak North twenty five degrees East forty nine perches to a Hickery South eighty five degrees east fifty six perches to a White Oak North two degrees West One Hundred and two perches to a post North twenty five degrees East forty two perches to a post thence first Continuing by the said John Hetheringtons land then by Vacant land North twenty degrees West Sixty perches to a Marked White Oak thence by the said Vacant Land North thirty six Degrees east forty perches to a post thence by land of Archibald Wason North seventy degrees east One Hundred & twenty perches to a Marked Chestnut Tree thence by Land of [ ] Parkes South twenty degrees East Nine perches to a White Oak South Eighty degrees East forty six perches to a post North thirty seven degrees east Sixty One perches to a Marked White Oak East Sixty perches to a Marked Maple thence by land of Andrew Scott South fifty degrees West twelve perches to a post thence first continuing by the said Andrew Scotts land and then by Vacant Land South twenty five degrees east seventy perches to a marked White Oak thence Continuing by the said Vacant Land south thirty six degrees West eight perches to a post in a line of the last herein described tract thence by the same North North west ninety One perches to a post North seventy five degrees West Seventy perches to a post South west One Hundred to a post West by South Eighty eight perches to a Marked Chestnut tree South twenty eight degrees West ONe Hundred and forty perches to a post and South east Crossing Buck Run Aforesaid One Hundred and Eighty perches to the place of Begining. Containing three Hundred and fifty four Acres And the Usual Allowance for Roads Together with all the rights Members improvements and Appurtenances whatsoever unto the aid two tracts or pieces of Land respectively belonging or in any wise Appertaining. We have assigned unto Samuel Rhoads junior and Sarah his Wife Another Daughter of the said Israel Pemberton deceased To be holden by them the said Samuel Rhoads and Sarah his Wife and the Heirs and Assigns of the said Sarah in Severalty forever as her and their One full fifth part or Share of and in the real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton deceased in the County of Chester Aforesaid.

And a certain messuage or Tenement and Plantation tract or piece of Land Situate int he Township of Kennett in the County of Chester Aforesaid Bounded according to a resurvey thereof made in the Year 1762 as follows Begining at a stone standing on the Southwesterly side of the road leading form Lancaster to Wilmington thence Along the said Road which divides this from land of John Heald South forty eight degrees East eighteen perches to a Black Oak South thirty six degrees East sixty four perches to a Stone standing by the Aforesaid Road thence by land of Aaron Evans South Seventy degrees West fifty one perches and an half to a dead Hickery South twelve degrees West eighty three perches and three Quarters to a White Oak South forty Nine degrees East three perches & three tenth parts of a perch to a White Oak North Seventy three Degrees East fifteen perches and three tenth parts of a perch to a stone thence by

42 land of Moses Frazer South two Degrees and an half east about thirty eight perches to a black Oak thence by land of Joshua Harlon south sixty five degrees West Sixty seven perches to a stone North two degrees and an half West eighty four perches and One tenth part of a perch to a stone and south eighty seven degrees and an half West sixty five perches and an half to a stone thence by land of Thomas Carleton North two degrees and an half West eighty three perches to a Black Oak thence by land of Enoch Passmore North sixty five degrees East One Hundred and thirty six perches to a post where a Black Oak lately stood and North two degrees and an half West five perches to the place of Begining containing One Hundred and twenty Acres by the same more or less And Also a CErtain Other Messuage or Tenement and Plantation or Tract of land situate in the Township of Birmingham in the County of Chester Aforesaid formerly described as follows Begining at a post a Corner of Francis Chad's Land thence by the same South twenty four degrees east Ninety eight perches to a post then North sixty six degrees east ... eighty seven perches to a post thence by Joseph Gilpin's Land North twenty four degrees West ninety eight perches to a post thence by George Lachleys land south sixty six degrees West eighty seven perches to the place of Begining Containing fifty three Acres be the same More or less or be the sa..'TI.e Meted Butted and Bounded as above described or howsoever the same now is or hereafter may be found to be meted Butted and bounded and Distinguished Together with all the rights members improvements and Appurtenances whatsoever to the said two several Messuages or Tenements Plantations or tracts of land respectively belonging or in Any wise Appertaining We Have Assigned unto Mary Pemberton Granddaughter of the said Israel Pemberton her Heirs nd Assigns in severalty forever as her ONe full fifth part or share of and in the real Estate of the said Israel Pemberton deceased in the County of Chester Aforesaid. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set Our hands this Nineteenth Day of June in the Year of OUr Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and eighty. Joseph Shippen Jr. Geo. Sharp Samuel Miller Robert Cooper

[margin note: "Minutes of the Court held the 21 Day of March 1780 Continued here"]

Upon the Petition of William Lewis, Abraham Hughes and Mary his wife, Ruth Lewis minor by William Brookes her Guardian, Miles Lewis and Jane Lewis minors by their Guardian John Lindsey all of the County of Chester Seting forth That about three Years ago William Lewis late of Haverford Township in the County of Chester aforesaid Deceased who was the father of Your Petitioners the said William Lewis, Mary Hughs, Ruth Lewis, Miles Lewis and Jane Lewis who died Intestate Seized at the time of his death of and in several Tenements and Tracts or Parcels of Land Situate in the Township of Haverford and Darby in the aforesaid County That Your Petitioners are desirous to have the said Tenements and Tracts of Land Divided amongst them According to their Several and respective Shares therein and Pursuant to the Acts of Assembly of Pennsylvania in such case made and provided if the same can be so parted and divided without prejudice to or spoiling the whole Otherwise to have the same Valued and Appraised And for that purpose have consented & agreed among themselves that John Sellers, Benjamin Brannan, John Pearson, Jacob Sorril, Thomas Cornogg and Hugh Jones all of the County aforesaid Shall make such Partition or Valuation They therefore pray the Court to Nominate and Appoint the said John Sellers, Benjamin Brannan, John Pearson, Jacob Sorril, Thomas Cornogg and Hugh Jones to make Partition among your Petitioners of the said

43 Tenements and Tracts of Land if the same can be divided without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole Otherwise to Value the same. WHEREUPON it is Ordered by the Court that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this county requiring and Commanding him that takeing with him the said John Sellers, Benjamin Brannan, John Pearson, Jacob Sorril, Thomas Cornogg and Hugh Jones in his proper person he go to the said Tenements Lands and Premises whereof the said William Lewis the Intestate died Seized and there by the respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the said John Sellers, Benjamin Brannan, John Pearson, Jacob Sorril, Thomas Cornogg and Hugh Jones in the presence of the parties by him to be warned he cause the same to be parted and divided (haveing respect to the true value thereof) in manner following to wit two full and Equal sixth parts thereof to and for William the said Intestates eldest son One full and Equal sixth part thereof To and for Mary the Wife of Abraham Hughs, One Other sixth part thereof To and for the said Intestates daughter Ruth, One Other sixth part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Miles, And the Other sixth part thereof to and for the said Intestates Daughter Jane But if the said Messuages Lands and premises cannot be divided in Manner and form aforesaid without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then he cause the same by the respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the Aforesaid John Sellers, Benjamin Brannan, John Pearson, Jacob Sorril, Thomas Cornogg and Hugh Jones he cause the said Tenements Lands and Premises to be Valued and Appraised And how he shall Execute the said Writ he cause to be returned to this Court forthwith under His and their Hands & Seals.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the nineteenth Day of September Anno Domini 1780 Before Thomas Taylor, Thomas Levis and Elisha Price Esqrs Justices present.

David Mackey Esquire Sheriff of this County returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Valuation of the Messuages and Tracts of Lands which William Lewis late of Haverford Township deceased who died Intestate was Seized of at the time of his decease Taken before him the said Sheriff in Pursuance and by Virtue of a Writ Issued out of this Court the twenty first Day of March which Inquisition being read follows in these words Viz BY VIRTUE of a Writ hereunto Annexed I went in my proper person takeing with me John Sellers, Benjamin Brannan, John Pearson, Jacob Sorril, Thomas Cornogg and Hugh Jones and they being Qualifyed according to Law having Viewed the Premises therein directed to be divided or Valued and being of Opinion the same would not admit of a division without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole proceeded to a Valuation and do Value and Appraise the premises therein mentioned at the sum of One thousand five Hundred and Eighty Eight pounds in Specie or Currency Equivalent Witness Our Hands and Seals this Seventh Day of September One thousand seven Hundred and Eighty. David Mackey Shff seal J. Sellers seal Benjm Brannan seal Jn° Pearson seal Jacob Serrill seal Thos Cornog seal Hugh Jones seal

AND NOW ON MOTION and at the request of William lewis eldest son and Heir at law of the said Intestate the same is Allowed approved and Confirmed and it is further Considered decreed and Adjudged by this Court that the said William Lewis shall hold and enjoy the said Messuages Lands and Premises as fully and freely as the said Intestate held and Enjoyed the same on Conditions he give Security for the payment of the Younger Childrens Shares of the sid

44 Valuation money in three Months.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at the Sign of the red Lyon in Uwchlan Township for the County of Chester the nineteenth Day of October Anno Domini 1780 Before Thomas Taylor, Dan Griffiths, and William Evans Esquires Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Charles Guess Junr Grandson of Conrad Shimer late of the township of Vincent deceased a Minor above fourteen Years of age John Moyer and Henry Acre is Admited to be his Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Catherine Crumback a minor above fourteen Years of age John Rhinehart, John Baugh and Thomas Potts is Admited to be her Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Sarah Sliver in behalf of her two Orphan Children under the Age of fourteen Years Martin Orner, John High and Thomas Potts is Appointed Guardians of the person and Estate of l\1ary & Elizabeth Cochenower.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twentieth Day of December Anno Domini 1780 before Thomas Cheyney, Thomas Levis and Elisha Price Esquires Justices present.

Upon the Petition of John Crawford in behalf of David, Margret & Mary Crawford Children of Alexander Crawford late of East Nottingham Deceased who are minors under fourteen Years of Age John McBeth is Appointed their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Esther West Daughter of Thomas West late of the Township of Ridley deceased Caleb Davis is Admited to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Sarah West Widow and Relict of Thomas West late of Township of Ridley Deed in behalf of Thomas, Rebecca and Joel West minors under fourteen years of Age Children of the said Deceased Caleb Davis is Appointed their Guardian.

ON MOTION, Richard Willing is Appointed Guardian of the person and Property of Thomas Philips son of Griffith Philips late of the Township of Darby Deceased being a minor Under fourteen Years of Age.

Upon the Petition of John Crawford Eldest son and Heir at Law of James Crawford late of East Nottingham deceased Seting for the That the said James Crawford sometime agoe died Intestate Seized and possessed of a Messuage Plantation and Tract of Land Situate in East Nottingham Township Chester County Containing two Hundred and fifty six Acres and the Usual Allowance for Roads & leaving a Widow named Mary and eight Children namely John, Josiah, James, margaret, Alexander, Andrew, Frances and Hannah to survive him That the said Intestates Widow is since deceased and the said Intestates Daughters Frances and Hannah are deceased without leaving any Lawfull Issue And the said Alexander one of the sons is

45 likewise deceased leaving Issue One son named David and two Daughters named Margaret and Mary (who are all minors under fourteen Years of Age) to survive him And praying that an Inquest may be Awarded to make a just and Equal Partition and division of the said Messuage Plantation and Tract of Land to and amongst the said Children and Representatives of the said Intestate Alexander Crawford according to Law but if the same cannot be divided without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then the said Inquest may Value the same agreeable to the directions of the Laws of this State now in force.

WHEREUPON it is Ordered by the Court that a Writ Issue to the Sheriff of this County requiring and Commanding him that takeing with him twelve free and lawfull men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the said Messuage Land and Premises whereof the said James Crawford the Intestate died Seized (and there and there in the presence of the parties by him to be warned) by the Respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the free and Lawfull men Aforesaid he shall cause the said Messuages Plantation and tract of Land (Haveing respect to the true Value thereof) to be parted and divided as followeth Viz: Two full and Equal seventh parts thereof to and for John the said Intestates Eldest son, One full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for Josiah another of the sons of the said Intestate, One other full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for James Another son of the said Intestate, another full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates Daughter Margaret, One Other full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Andrew and the Other full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates Grand Children the Children of the said deceased Alexander namely David, Margaret & Mary Crawford But if the said Messuages Land and Premises cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid without prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then he Cause its to be Valued and Appraised by the Inquest Aforesaid and how he shall Execute the said WRit he cause to be returned forthwith under his and their Hands and seals.

ON MOTION Ordered that Colonel Thomas Levis pay David Jackson a private Militia Soldier who lost his left Hand in the Service of the United States the second Day of January 1777 Half a private Soldiers Continental pay and Rations from February last to this time Agreeable to an Act of General Assembly in such case made and provided an Also that he pay the said Soldier from the time of his discharge the highest pay allowed by law till February last.

ON MOTION It is Considered by this Court that there is due to Andrew Turk a Matross late of Captain Alexander McCarahers Company of Artilary One Hundred & Twenty six pounds thirteen Shillings and sixpence for Docters Bill half pay & Rations And that Colonel Thomas Levis be Ordered to pay said sum.

ON MOTION Richard Willing of Haverford Township is Appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of Thomas Philips son of Griffith Philips late of Upper Darby Deceased an Infant under fourteen years of Age.

ON MOTION Ordered that Anthony Lewis & Isaac Kirk be Admitted and are Approved by this Court as Sureties for William Lewis son of William Lewis late of Haverford deceased

46 payment of his Brothers & Sisters dividend of their fathers real Estate.

Upon the Petition of Frederick Black Legatee of Mary Black (his sister) late of the Township of Uwchlan deceased a minor above fourteen Years of Age Christain Stetler and Lawrence Hipple Admited and Appointed his Guardians.

Joseph Gibbons of Springfield Township Exhibited an Accompt of his Guardianship for Sarah & Abigail Dicks Children of Nathan Dicks late of the Township of Chester dec'd And there Appeared a Ballance due from him of twenty seven pounds three Shillings and eight pence.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twenty eighth Day of February Anno Domini 1781 Before James Moore, John Hannum and Thomas Levis Esquires Justices Present.

Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Shoeman, Peter Miller and George Deiry in behalf of John Shoeman, Lodowick Shoeman, Jacob Shoeman and Peter Shoeman Children of Peter Shoeman late of Pikeland Township Deceased Minors under the Age of fourteen years George Emmery & Martin Shainholtz is Ap. their Guardians.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the twentieth Day of March Anno Domini 1781. Before Thomas Levis,Dan Griffith and Adam Grubb Esquires Justices present.

Upon the Petition of Precilla Worral and Phebe Moore in behalf of Sarah & Janis Davis Children of Samuel Davis late of East Town township deed minors Under fourteen Years Joshua Evans and Edward Jones is appointed their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Mary Hipple & George Deery, George Yeager is Appointed Guardian for John Hipple son of John Hipple late of Vincent Township deceased who is a Minor under fourteen years of Age.

Upon the Petition of Jean Lockard, Robert Lockard, William Darlington and John Darlington, George Irwin is Appointed Guardian for Jean Darlington Daughter of Robert Darlington late of East Caln deceased who is a minor under fourteen years of Age.

Upon the Petition of Isaac Thomas a minor Under twenty One years of Age the Court Admits John Jacobs to be his Guardian the said minor being a son of James Thomas late of the five Hundred Acre Tract.

Upon the Petition of Abraham Darlington and Mary Darlington Children of Robert Darlington late of East Caln deceased Minors above fourteen Years of Age the Court Admits & Appoints Robert Lockart and Samuel Pickens to be their Guardians.

Upon the Petition of Isaac Philips, James Dunwoody is Appointed Guardian for Robert Philips

47 a minor Under fourteen years of Age son of James Philips late of West Nantmeal deceased.

John Gardner Esquire High Sheriff of this County Returns here into Court an Inquisition of the Valuation of the Messuages Land and Premises which Isaac Davis late of Thornbury Township deceased who died Intestate was seized of at the time of his death taken before him the said Sheriff in Pursuance and by Virtue of a Writ Issued Out of this Court the Twentieth day of June last which being read follows in these words to wit I John Gardner Esquire High Sheriff of the County of Chester To the Justices in the Writ hereunto Annexed mentioned Do humbly make known and Certify that by Virtue of that Writ on the nineteenth Day of March in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and eighty one. I took with me Persifor Frazer, Jacob Vernon, John Reed, Hugh Reed, James Ramage, Thomas Taylor Jur, Charles Dilworth, Joseph Dilworth, Titus Taylor, James Dilworth, Joseph Gest and Edward Brinton and in my proper person went to al and Singular the Tenements with the Appurtenances in the said WRit Mentioned whereof Isaac Davis late of the Township of Thornbury in the same Writ named who died Intestate was Seized at the time of his decease and there (haveing warned the parties to be present according to the Command of the said Writ) by the Respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the said Persifor Frazer, Jacob Vernon, John Reed, Hugh Reed, James Ramage, Thomas Taylor Jur, Charles Dilworth, Joseph Dilworth, Titus Taylor, James Dilworth, Joseph Gest and Edward Brinton I cannot cause the said Tenements with the Appurtenances to be parted and Divided in such Share & proportions and in such manner and Form as by the said Writ to me directed is Commanded without prejudice to or spoiling the whole. THEREFORE by Virtue of the Second Command in the said Writ Contained I have by the Respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of Persifor Frazer, Jacob Vernon, John Reed, Hugh Reed, James Ramage, Thomas Taylor Jur, Charles Dilworth, Joseph Dilworth, Titus Taylor, James Dilworth, Joseph Gest and Edward Brinton caused the said Tenements with the Appurtenances to be Valued and Appraised as followeth Vizt A certain Plantation and Tract of Land with the Tenements and Appurtenance thereunto Belonging Containing One Hundred and sixty seven Acres Situate in said Township of Thornbury & Bounded by lands of John Woodward, William Hunt, William Jones and Jesse Graves at the sum of nine Hundred & thirty pounds in Specie. IN TESTIMONY whereof as well I the said Sheriff as the present Jurors above mentioned have hereunto set Our Hands and Seals dated the Day and Month and year aforesaid. John Gardner Sheff seal Pers Frazer seal Jacob Vernon seal John Reed seal Hugh Reed seal Ja5 Ramage seal Thomas Taylor Junr seal Charles Dilworth seal Joseph Dilworth seal Titus Taylor seal James Dilworth seal Joseph Gest seal Edward Brinton seal AND NOW the same is by this Court allowed approved and Confirmed.

John Gardner Esquire High Sheriff of this county Returns into Court a report in W riteing respecting a Writ of partition or Valuation of the Real Estate late of James Crawford of the township of East Nottingham Deceased to him directed Issued out of this Court the twentieth Day of December last which being read follows in these words to wit. To the Worshipfull Justices of the Orphans Court for the County of Chester Pursuant to a Writ directed to the High Sheriff of the County aforesaid we the Subscribers being duely Summoned and Qualified to divide or Value the Lands of James Crawford Deceased Not haveing any satisfactory warrants Drafts or Other Kind of Right to proceed by without Interfering with Lands Claimed by Others

48 Do return it as Our Unanimous Opinion according to the Draft shown us that the said James Crawford at his decease had not right to such a Quantity of Land as is Mentioned in said Writ. And we not being shewn the Buts and Bounds as Mentioned in the Draft shewn us do return it to the Worshipfull Court Witness Our Hands and Seals this thirteenth Day of March 1781. David Mackey seal Allen Cumingham seal Robert Wilkin seal Moses Correy seal Robt Wilson seal Palk Wilson seal John Ross seal David Wiley seal Robert Finney seal Elijah McClenachan seal James McDowel seal wmm Carlisle seal John Gardner Sheriff seal. And now on Motion and at the request of John Crawford Eldest son and Heir at Law of the said James Crawford Deceased It's Considered and Ordered by this Court that another Writ Issue to the Sheriff Commanding him that takeing with him twelve free and lawfull men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the Messuage Land and Premises whereof the said James Crawford the Intestate died Seized (and there in the presence of the parties by him to be warned) by the respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the free and lawfull men Aforesaid he shall cause the said Messuage Plantation and tract of land (haveing respect to the true value thereof) to be parted and divided as followeth Vizt two full and Equal seventh parts thereof to and for John the said Intestates Eldest son, One full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for Josiah another of the sons of the said Intestate, One other full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for James another son of the said Intestate, Another full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates daughter Margaret, One other full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates son Andrew, and the other full and Equal seventh part thereof to and for the said Intestates Grand Children the Children of Alexander Crawford Deceased another of the sons of the said Deceased James Crawford namely David, Margaret and Mary Crawford. But if the said Messuage Land and Premises cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid without Prejudice to or Spoiling of the whole that then he cause it to be Valued and Appraised by the Inquest Aforesaid and how he shall Execute the said Writ he cause to be returned forthwith under his and their Hands and seals.

Upon the Petition ofElisah Evans Grandson of William Thomas late of the Township of Lower Merrion in the County of Philadelphia Deceased Seting forth that the said William Thomas sometime ago died Intestate Seized and Possessed of a Considerable real Estate Two Messuages and One Hundred and forty Acres of Land whereof is Situate in the Township of Radnor and County of Chester leaving six Children Viz1 Richard, David, Jonathan, Martha the wife of John Llewellin, Mary the wife of Peter Evans and Hannah the Wife of Johnathan Powel and Grand Children, Children of Rees Thomas, deceased the Eldest son of the said Intestate namely William, Mary, John, hannah, Jonathan and Rees. And other Grand Children the Children of Lydia deed late the wife of Abraham Evans to wit Elisha Evans, Evan Evans, William Evans, Jonathan Evans, Edith Evans, Mary Evans and Abraham Evans. And one Great Grand Daughter the Daughter of Jesse Jones and Mary his wife who is deceased and was the Daughter of the said Intestate. And praying that an Inquest may be awarded to make a just and Equal Partition and division of the said MEssuages and Tracts of Land to and amongst the said Children and the representatives of the deceased Children, according to law. But if the same cannot be divided without prejudice to or spoiling the whole that then the said Inquest may Value the same agreeable to the directions of the Laws of this State now in force.

49 Whereupon it is considered and Ordered by this Court that a Writ issue to the Sheriff of this County requiring and Commanding him that takeing with him twelve free and lawfull men of his Bailiwick in his proper person he go to the said Messuages Lands and Premises whereof the said William Thomas the Intestate died seized (and there in the presence of the parties by him to be warned) by the Respective Oath and Solemn Affirmation of the free and lawfull men Aforesaid he shall cause the same Messuages Lands and Premises (haveing respect to the true Value thereof) to be parted and divided as followeth Vizt Two full and Equal ninth parts thereof To and for William, mary, John, Hannah, Jonathan and Rees Thomas Grand Children of the said Intestate and Children of Rees Thomas deceased who was the Eldest son of the said William Thomas Deed. One full and Equal ninth part thereof to and for Richard Thomas One of the sons of the said Intestate, Another full and Equal ninth part thereof to and for David Thomas Another of the said Intestates sons, One other full and Equal ninth part thereof to and for Jonathan Thomas Another of the said Intestates sons, One Other full and Equal ninth part thereof To and for John Llewellin and Martha his wife in right of the said Martha, One other full and Equal ninth part thereof To and for Peter Evans & Mary his Wife in right of the said Mary, and One Other full and Equal ninth part thereof to and for Jonathan Powel and Hannah his Wife in right of the said Hannah. And the Other full and Equal ninth part thereof to and for Elisha Evans, Evan Evans, William Evans, jonathan Evans, Edith Evans, Mary Evans & Abraham Evans Grand Children of the said Intestate and Lydia Jones a great Grand Child of said Intestate who are Children and Grand Child of said Intestates Deceased Daughter.

But if the said Messuages Land and Appurtenances cannot be divided in manner and form aforesaid without Prejudice to or Spoiling the whole that then he cause the same to be Valued and Appraised by the Inquest Aforesaid and how he shall Execute the said Writ he cause to be made known forthwith.

Abraham Hughs and Mary his wife, Miles Lewis and Jane Lewis by John Lindsey their Guardian, And Ruth Lewis by William Brooks her Guardian the said Mary, Miles, Jane and Ruth Being Children of William Lewis late of the Township of Haverford deceased who died Intestate presented a Petition to this Court Seting forth that the Real Estate of the said William Lewis deceased Situate in the County of Chester In Virtue of a Writ Issued out of this Court was Valued and Appraised at fifteen Hundred and eighty pounds in Specie or Currency Equivalent which Valuation was Confirmed and the said Real Estate was adjudged to William Lewis Eldest son of and Heir at Law of the said Intestate on Conditions that he give Security for the payment of the other Childrens Shares According to law. And that the said Heir at Law had made default in giving Security According to the Order of the Court in their discretion And that they were doubtfull some Advantage is intended by the Heir at Law and praying that the Court will dispose of the said Estate as the Law directs in case of the Heir at Laws neglecting or refusing to give Security Agreeable to the Order and Appointment of the Court in their discretion.

Each of the said Petitioners being Seperately Asked by the Court if the[y] would take the real Estate late of William Lewis deceased at the Valuation and give Security for the payment of the Other Childrens Shares and gave for Answer that they would not but requested that the Estate might be sold and desired the Court to direct an Order to be made out for the Sale of the same.

50 And now it is Considered by this Court that if the said William Lewis the Heir at Law does not enter Security for the payment of the Younger Childrens Shares an Order shall be awarded for the Sale of all the real Estate Situate in Chester County whereof the Aforesaid William Lewis died Seized of.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the nineteenth day of June Anno Domini 1781 before Thomas Levis, John Pearson and Adam Grubb Esquires Justices present.

Upon the Petition of William Bryan Son of John Bryan late of Ridley deceased who is a minor and past the age of fourteen years the Court admits of Sketchly Morton to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Joseph Darlington, John Gardner Esqr is appointed by the Court Guardian for Rachel McConoghy an Infant under the age of fourteen Years Illegitimate Child of James McConoghy late of West Nantmill Deceased.

Abel Hodson appeared and made Oath that he notifyed Mary Huggins, Sarah Flinn, William Long and Margaret his Wife to appear at this Court to shew cause if they or either of them have any thing against the Confirmation of the Settlement of the Administrators of James Glynn's Estate whereby it appears that the Admrs are indebted to the Heirs of the sd Glynn the sum of thirteen Hundred & thirteen Pounds two shilling & two pence agreeable to the Certificate of the Register filed.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the eighteenth day of September Anno Domini 1781 before Thomas Lewis, John Pearson & Adam Grubb Esqrs Justices present.

Upon the Petition of John Long & Jane Long Minors & past the age of fourteen years Children of Joseph Long late of West Nantmill deceas'd John Gardner Esqr is admitted to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Martin a minor and past the age of fourteen years daughter of Abraham Martin of Ahston Whereupon sd Abraham Marten her Father is admitted to be her Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Abraham Martin the Court appoints the Petitioner to be Guardian for his Daughter Phebe Martin Legattee of Benjamin Weldin her Grandfather late of upper Chichester deceased.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at the House of Joseph Gibbons in Springfield the twenty third day of October Anno Domini 1781 before Thomas Levis, Adam Grubb & John Pearson Esqrs Justices Present.

The Court having met to Settle the Executorship of John Knowles late of Ridley deceas'd and

51 also to settle the accompts of the Guardians of the said Deceasd's Children the Executors and Guardians being the same persons they exhibited their accompts complicated and blinded with each in which situation the Court declined settling them and gave orders to the sd Executors & Guardians to have their accompts drawn separate and present them to the Court to meet at Chester the fourteenth day November next at nine O'Clock in the morning.

At an Orphans Court held and kept at Chester for the County of Chester the eighteenth day of December Anno Domini 1781 before Benjamin Bartholomew, Thomas Levis, John Pearson and Adam Grubb Esquires Justices present.

Upon the application and Petition of Ann Blatchford mother and Administratrix of all and singular Goods & Chattels Rights & Credits where of James Hunter late of East Whiteland deceased who died intestate It's considered by this Court that the said Ann Blatchford Administratrix aforesaid shall and may Sell and Convey a Certain Plantation or Tract of Land situate lying and being in East Whiteland aforesaid Begining [blank]

Upon the Petition of Elisha Crosby a Minor under the Age of 21 years Son of Richard Crosby late of Ridley deceased John Crosby Junr is admitted to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Mary Brown Joseph McCall is by the Court appointed Guardian for John, Elizabeth and Jane Morrison Minors under the age of fourteen years Children of David Morrison and Legatees of Elizabeth McCall late of Concord deceased.

Upon the Petition of Benjamin Morrison a Minor and past the age of fourteen years son of David Morrison & Legattee of Elizabeth McCall late of Concord deceas'd Joseph MCall is admited to be his Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Philip Yarnall a Minor and past the age of fourteen years for himself and for David and Mary Yarnall minors under the age of fourteen years Children of David Yarnall late of Edgemont deceased whereupon Caleb James is by the Court appointed and admited to be their Guardian.

Upon the Petition of Margaret Meredith a Minor above the age of fourteen years for herself & for her two sisters Rebeckah & Hannah infants under the age of fourteen years Children of John Meredith late of East Whiteland deceased whereupon Daniel Cornogg is admitted to be Guardian for the Petitioner and John Jacobs is by the Court appointed Guardian for the two named Children Minors under the age of fourteen Years.

Upon the Petition of William Taylor a Minor above the Age of fourteen years in behalf of himself and his Brother Benjamin an Infant under fourteen Years Children of Benjamin Taylor late of East Caln deceas 'd whereupon Ezekiel Webb is admited and appointed by Court to be their Guardian.

Upon the application & Petition of Elijah Worral and Susanna his Wife Administratrix of all

52 and Singular the Goods & Chattles Rights & Credits which were of John Worrall late of the township of Middletown deceased who died Intestate It's considered by this Court that the said Elijah Worrall & Susanna his wife Administratrix aforesaid shall and may Sell and Convey a certain Messuage or Tenement & piece or parcel of Land Situate lying and being in Middletown aforesaid Begining at a large white Oak Tree in Providence Road thence by the Lands of Isaac Levis and James Budden South fifty two degrees West one hundred & fifty Perches to the line of John Pitt thence in the line of said Pitt North thirty eight degrees West seventy nine perches to said Line thence in the same North fifty two degrees East thirty five perches & half of a perch to Providence Road thence along the same South eighty seven degrees East eighty nine perches to a turn in the said Road thence along the same North sixty nine degrees and half East fifty six perches & eight tenths of a perch to the place of Begining Containing thirty nine Acres & ten perches being part of the Real Estate of the said Intestate and to be sold (subject in common with the rest of the said Intestates Real Estate to the right of Dower of Hannah Widow of John Worrall the elder & Mother of the aforesaid Intestate during her natural Life) for and towards satisfying the sum of One Hundred & fifty pounds seven shillings & three pence, and upwards which his personal Estate will not extend to pay.

On Motion and at request of Peter Salkeld one of the sons of John Salkeld late of Chester deceased [ ] Robinson in right of his wife [ ] a daughter of the said deceased and Joseph Larkin in right of his wife [ ] another Daughter of the said deceased who died Intestate John Pearson Esqr, Joseph Gibbons & Henry Hayes are by the Court appointed an Audite & ordered to settle and adjust the Estate of the said Intestate.

Upon the Petition and application of Prudence Wilcox and Mark Wilcox Administat5 of all and singular the Goods & Chattels rights and Credits which were of James Wilcox late of Providence deceased who died Intestate It's considered by this Court that the said Prudence Wilcox & Mark Wilcox Administrat5 aforesaid shall and may Sell and Convey a certain Messuage or Tenement & two pieces or Tracts of land with a paper Mill thereon erected, the one of them Begining at a Comer White Oak standing near Ridley Creek thence north thirty two degrees East along the Line of Land belonging to the Estate of Thomas Pennell deceased one Hundred & thirty-two perches to a Stake being a Comer of John Taylor's Land thence along the said Taylor's line south fifty nine degrees East twenty five perches to a stake standing near a Black Oak thence by Land of Matthew Forrest South forty five degrees West eighteen perches to a Spanish Oak then South four degrees West thirty seven perches to a small White Oak thence South forty one degrees West eighteen perches to a Hickory then South fifty nine degrees West thirteen perches to a Stake thence South forty three degrees West twenty six perches to a Gum thence south thirty seven and a half degrees East fifteen perches & a half to a stake thence South thirty degrees West six perches to a stake thence South fifty two degrees East twenty four Perches and a half to a Stake thence South thirty two degrees West forty six perches to a dead White Oak thence fifty two degrees West twenty four perches & a half to a Stake thence South thirty degrees West twenty eight perches to a Spanish Oak standing by Ridley Creek thence up the said Creek the SEveral courses thereof to the place of begining containing by estimation Forty one Acres of Land the other Piece or Tract of Land Begining at a Gum tree standing in the line of Peter Worralls land thence North twenty two degrees East by other Land Isaac

53 Taylor Sixty One perches & a half to a post being a comer of Joseph Pennells thence the three following Courses as the same are set forth in the said Isaac Taylor's deed Vizt North fifty eight degrees West by the said Joseph Pennell's land twenty eight perches to a post thence South thirty two degrees West sixty perches to a post standing in the line of the said Joseph Pennell's land and being a Comer of other land of the said James Willcox thence by the same and by Land of the said Peter Worrall South fifty eight degrees East thirty seven perches to the place of begining Containing twelve Acres & thirty perches Being the Real Estate of the said Intestate for and towards satisfying the sum of eight Hundred & thirty seven pounds four shillings six pence and upwards in which his personal Estate will not extend to Pay.

Upon the application & Petition of Sarah West & Benjamin Thomas Administrators of all and singular the Goods & Chattels Rights & Credits which were of Thomas West late of Ridley deceased who died Intestate It's considered by this Court that the said Sarah West & Benjamin Thomas Administrators aforesaid shall and may Sell and convey a certain Messuage or Tenement Plantation and Tract of Land Situate lying and being in the Township of Concord Bcgining at a Stone being a corner of William Tremble' s land thence South Sixty degrees West by Thomas Newlin's Land forty five perches to the edge of his Mill race thence along the South East side of the said Race Eight Courses vizt South forty degrees West Sixteen perches south fifty seven degrees West ten perches South forty four degrees West eleven perches South nine degrees West four perches South sixty eight degrees West Six perches North seventy one degrees West ten perches South sixty three degrees West six perches and a half and south twenty six degrees West eleven perches and eight tenth parts of a perch to a White Oak tree marked for a Comer thence North thirty degrees West crossing a Branch of Chester Creek above Newlin's Mill dam ten perches to a Stone on the Bank of a ditch and in his old Line thence South sixty degrees West by the said Thomas Newlin's land seventy perches to a Stone thence North thirty degrees West by the same land thirty five perches to a post thence South sixty degrees West by Mecaijah Speakman's Land one perch to a Comer of Samuel Tremble's Land thence South thirty degrees East twenty one perches to another Comer and South Sixty degrees West by the said Samuel Tremble's Land sixty eight perches to another Comer over Birmingham Road thence on or near the said Road and by the Land of John Humphrey's three Courses Vizt South fifty nine degrees East eighteen perches South forty eight degrees East thirty five percehs and South fifty five degrees East thirteen perches to a Stone Comer of Thomas Marshall's Land thence by the said Thomas Marshall's Land three Courses Vizl South sixty three degrees East thirty seven perches to a post North sixty four degrees East twenty perches to a post by a Branch of Chester Creek and south thirty degrees East thirty two perches to a stone thence by Mecaijah Speakman's formerly Joseph Nicklin's Land three Courses vizt North Sixty degrees East seventy four perches to a post North thirty degrees West thirty seven perches to a Post and North sixty one degrees East seventy four perches to a Comer of William Trimble's Land at Chichester Road thence along the said Road & by the said Trimble's Land North thirty degrees West twenty five perches and North seven degrees East sixty four perches to the place of begining Containing one hundred & fifteen Acres being part of the Real Estate of the said Intestate for and towards satisfying the sum of seven Hundred & Eighty two b specie & ro I lone which his Personal Estate will not extend to pay.

54 Arment Sarah ...... 10 William ...... 10 Ashbridge Joseph ...... 4 Ashton John ...... 22 William ...... 22 Baker Aaron ...... 18 Christiana ...... 14 Hannah ...... 18 John ...... 15, 18 Joseph ...... 18 Joshua ...... 18 Mary ...... 18 Nathan ...... 20 Richard ...... 14 Black James ...... 14 Mary ...... 14 Bunting Samuel ...... 5 Caldwell Joanna ...... 9 John ...... 9 Calvert John ...... 10 Cathcart Robert ...... 17 William ...... 17 Clark John ...... 18 William ...... 18 Clarke Elizabeth ...... 18 Clingan William ...... 1 Coates Jonathan ...... 9 Moses ...... 9 Cobourn Caleb ...... 3 Collett

55 James ...... 1 Margaret ...... 1 Rachel ...... 1 Susanna ...... 1 Cox John ...... 3, 10, 22 Mary ...... 3, 10, 22 Crawford Margaret ...... 10 Crosby Alice ...... 3, 18, 22 Elisha ...... 18, 22 Joshua ...... 3 Richard ...... 3, 12, 18, 22 Samuel ...... 3, 13 Susanne ...... 3 Culin Samuel ...... 1 Davis Jane ...... 1 John ...... 1, 9 Jonathan ...... 9 Mary ...... 9 Walter ...... 1 Day James ...... 3 Dicks Abigail ...... 9 Nathan ...... 9, 10 Sarah ...... 9 Dutton Hannah ...... 23 Richard ...... 23 Sarah ...... 23 Susanna ...... 24 Thomas ...... 23, 24 Elisha Elisha ...... 3 Evans Thomas ...... 20, 21 Fairlamb Nicholas ...... 10 Fike Ann ...... 20

56 Catharine ...... 20 Christian ...... 20 Jacob ...... 20 Margaret ...... 20 Finney Walter ...... 1, 8 Fitzsimmons George ...... 9 Fleming John ...... 20 Garrett William ...... 1, 9 Gest Daniel ...... 18 Jane ...... 18 John ...... 1, 10 Joseph ...... 18 Simon ...... 1, 10 William ...... 18 Gibbons James ...... 10 Joseph ...... 4, 7, 9 Gladley Joseph ...... 20 Mary ...... 20 Graft Frederica ...... 23 Gregg Aaron ...... 1 Benjamin ...... 1 George ...... 1 Isaac ...... 1 Mary ...... 1 Sarah ...... 1 Grubb Adam ...... 22 Mary ...... 20 Guthery Ann ...... 18 James 18 Sarah 18 Hadden Mary ...... 18 Hall

57 Elizabeth ...... 1O John ...... 8 Harlan David ...... 23 Thomas ...... 22 Hartt Mary ...... 20 Thomas ...... 20 Harvard John ...... 22 Harvey Job ...... 5 William ...... 22 Hatton Hannah ...... 17 John ...... 17 Mary ...... 17 Havard Samuel ...... 22 Hemphill Elizabeth ...... 14 James ...... 14 Joseph ...... 15 Henderson Andrew ...... 10 Edward ...... 8, 10 John ...... 8, 10 Heslett William ...... 17 Humphrey Daniel ...... 7 Hunt Susannah ...... 21 William ...... 21 Hunter James ...... 23 Jacobs John ...... 22 James Ann ...... 2 Caleb ...... 2, 12, 20 Elizabeth ...... 2 Esther ...... 2 Hannah ...... 2, 21

58 Jesse ...... 2 Joseph ...... 2, 12, 20, 23 Mary ...... 2, 21 Moses ...... 2 Sarah ...... 2 Susanna ...... 2 Johnson Abigail ...... 1 Abraham ...... 1 Hannah ...... 1 John ...... 1 Martha ...... 1 Mary ...... 1 Johnston Alexander ...... 17 Jones Elisha ...... 10 Jordan Alice ...... 8 Jesse ...... 8 John ...... 8 Mary ...... 8 Patience ...... 8 Rachel ...... 8 Keely Sebastion ...... 9 Kinnagee John ...... 20 Kirk Esther ...... 21 Joseph ...... 9 Larkin Joseph ...... 1 Levis Isaac ...... 21 Lewis John ...... 3, 10, 22 William ...... 2 Littler Ann ...... 1 Elizabeth ...... 1 Rachel ...... 1 Thomas ...... 1 Malin

59 Gideon ...... 10 Marshall Mary ...... 2 Mccaddon (infant) ...... 17 Anne ...... 17 McDowell Joshua ...... 2 Sarah ...... 2 McFarlan George ...... 9 John ...... 9 Mcllhenney William ...... 9 Mcillhose Robert . ·...... 22 Mendenhall Benjamin ...... 9, 18 Isaac ...... 18 Mary ...... 21 Phebe ...... 23 Philip ...... 21 Robert...... 23 Mercer Joseph ...... 10 Miller Warrick ...... 20 William ...... 1 Minor Susanna ...... 1 Mitchell Hannah ...... 7 John ...... 7 Moore James ...... 24 Morgan Isaac ...... 9 Morrison James ...... 20 Priscilla ...... 20 Morton John ...... 9 Sketchley ...... 23 Newlin

60 Nathaniel ...... 20 Noble Mary ...... 9 William ...... 9 Parker William ...... 4 Paschall Ann ...... 6 Benjamin ...... 6 Pearson John ...... 7 Peirce Caleb ...... 23 Pennock Joseph ...... 18 Peters Reese ...... 10, 23 Pike Joseph ...... 9 Potter Elizabeth ...... 17 John ...... 17 Preston Jonas ...... 3 Pusey David ...... 18 Pyle James ...... 21 John ...... 21 Reece Hannah ...... 20 Lydia ...... 20 Mary ...... 20 Nehemiah ...... 20 William ...... 20 Richards Isaac ...... 1 Jacob ...... 14 Susanna ...... 14 Richardson Richard ...... 9 Rickabough Adam ...... 20 Riley

61 Richard ...... 1 Ross Joseph ...... 9 Rudolph Jacob ...... 6 John ...... 4 Mary ...... 5 Russell Edward ...... ·...... 11 James ...... 11 Jane ...... 11 Joseph ...... 11 Mary ...... 11 Patience ...... 11 Thomas ...... 11 William ...... 11, 18 Sharp George ...... 1 Samuel ...... 1, 23 Thomas ...... 1 Sharpless Elizabeth ...... 21 Smith Catherine ...... 22 George ...... 22 Joshua ...... 10 Lydia ...... 10 William ...... 22 Spear Alice ...... 3, 18, 22 George ...... 3 Stewart John ...... 18 Swayne Francis ...... 22 Isaac ...... 18 Rachel ...... 18 Sarah ...... 18 Susanna ...... 18 William ...... 18 Taylor Elizabeth ...... 23 Israel ...... 9 John (Doctor) ...... 16

62 Joseph ...... 23 Lydia ...... 23 Peter ...... 21 Thomas ...... 9 Thomas Benjamin ...... 9 Peter ...... 2 Thompson Edward ...... 9 Elizabeth ...... 24 John ...... 24 Waddle James ...... 24 Weaver Isaac ...... 9, 18 Whan John ...... 2 White Thomas ...... 17 Wililams David ...... 21 Williams Ann ...... 20 Anna ...... 21 David ...... 20 Ebenezer ...... 20 James ...... 20 Mary ...... 21 Susanna ...... 20 Williams, Margaret ...... 20 Wills Thomas ...... 13 Wood Casandra ...... 23 Elizabeth ...... 23 Joshua ...... 23 Margaret ...... 23 Ruth ...... 23 Thomas ...... 23 William ...... 23 Worral Peter ...... 14 William ...... 3

63 Worrall Abel ...... 21 Edward 21 Martha 21 Yarnall Abigail ...... 23 Enoch ...... 20 Isaac ...... 23 Nathan ...... 14, 17 Yearsley Ann ...... 10 Hannah ...... 10 Isaac ...... 10 Jacob ...... 21 Lydia ...... 10 Nathan ...... 10, 21 Patience ...... 10 Robert ...... 10, 20 Sarah ...... 10, 21 Thomas ...... 10, 19 Zuck Rudolph ...... 8 Veronica ...... 8

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