Muncy Women Monthly Meeting 1799 - 1819

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Quakers migrated to Upper Canada (now Ontario) starting in the mid 1790’s. They principally came from two main areas. Those settling around Prince Edward County in the Bay of Quinte area generally came via Nine Partners Meeting in Dutchess County, NY. Those settling under the Pelham Meeting in the Niagara area and including the Yonge St Meeting around Newmarket mostly came via New Jersey and Pennsylvania meetings. Muncy was one of those meetings. Muncy Monthly Meeting was established in 1799 by Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting out of Catawissa Monthly Meeting. At the time of the Hicksite Separation - which in this area of Pennsylvania did not occur until 1829/30 - the meeting was divided into Hicksite and Orthodox branches.

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Image 1 R3.2Q1 MICROFILM 5/12/1966 3 with each other - his parent being present consent???[corner obscured] there to, and her parents approbation was produced in writing - Martha Parker and Eliza Brown are appointed to make the Necessary enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to next meeting this meeting is informed that the monthly and ??? [quarterly?] meeting of men friends have concuded to alter the time for holdeing our weeke day meeting - and that it be held in futer held on the fourth - instead of the fifth day of the week - with which this meeting Concurs

a Certificate was produced here from the mens meeting for Ann Dales which was Read and accepted The time of our Quarterly meeting being near the Quireys were Read and answers for the first Second and ninth agree’d to as nearly representing the State of this monthly meeting Viz all our meeting for worship and Dicipline are attended by aconsiderable number of friend the hour nearly observed by most of our members wee beleive there is a labour maintained by a number a mongst us to guard against Sleeping tho Some instances of Drowseyness have appeared no. other unbecoming behaviour to remark 2 answer Love and unity is maintained by a number a mongst us - we hope according to the import of this queiry - Tale Bearing Back biteing and Evil reports are Discouraged by some - no differences amongst us that we know of

Image 2 4 answer a concern resets on the minds of friends engaged in the exercise of the Dicipline to treat with offenders in a measure of that Spirit alluded to in the Quirey yet a more vigelent attention in some instances would we think be profittable - Martha Parker and Phebe Randall are appointed to attend the Ensueing Quarterly meeting to be held at Philadelphia as our representatives with the foregoing reporte [no further minutes on this page]

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Image 4 At a Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 20 of the 11 - 1799 The representatives from the preparative Meetings being called were present. it appears by a minuet of last month that Eliza Brown was proposed as Clerk for this Meeting but she apprehending it a matter she could not at present Submit to - she is therefore exceused - and Abigaile Willson appointed to the service for time to which she at present Submits Mark Widefeild and Susanah Hogeland appeared here the Second time expressed that they continued their intentions of mariage with each other - and no obstruction appearing = they are at liberty to accomplish the said Mariage - Martha Parker and Elizabeth Brown are appointed to have the oversight there of - and report of their care to next monthly meeting Jonathan Willson and his wife requests our Certificate for their Daughter Abigale - who is in her minority - to be Joyned to Richland Monthly Meeting Rachel Ellis and Margret Tucker are appointed unite with men friends in prepareing one for her the friends appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting inform they Both attend - and that it was earnestly recommended by the said meeting that friends be deligent in an especial manner in the attendance of week day meetings - and when there that they labour for a wakefull watchfull frame of minde

a Minuet was also produced from the Quarterly Meeting confirming the establishment of this Meeting

Image 5 a Certificate was produced here, by the Mens Meeting for Sarah Whiteecar and her son John which was read and received

At a Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 18 of the 12 month 1799 the representatives from the preparative Meetings being called were all present, But one for whose absence a reason was given the friends appointed to have the over sight of the Mariage of Mark Widefeild and Susanah Hogeland inform this Meeting they preformed that Service and Saw nothing but what was orderly the friend appointed to unite with Men friends in prepareing a certificate for Abigale Willson produced one to this Meeting - which was read and signed by the Clerk of Mens Meeting and this Meeting also at this Meeting there was a certificate produced for Cathrine King wife of Frances King from Budport and Sherborn Monthly Meeting in the County of Dorset old England held at Budport recommending herself and five Minor Children as members to this Monthly Meeting - whose Names are John - Ann - Mary - Martha and James - there are tow [sic] others also who have a right amongst us - Born Since their arrival in America we are informed by their Father - whose Names are Jane and Anna Bella A Minuet was produced here by the Mens Meeting from our former Monthly Meeting held at Catawissa recommending Martha Parker to the station of an

Image 6 3 Elder which proposial coming Sollidly under the considerration of this Meeting is concured with A request being make to our mens Meeting by the Members of pine grove - to have the prevelidg Continued of holding their Meeting = which request is jointly concurd with by men and womens Meeting and also that a committy be reappointed to have the over sight there of - inconsequence whereof the following Named friends are appointed to that service viz Elizabeth Kitely, Sarah Carpenter, Elizabeth Brown, Martha Widdefeild, Martha Parker, Mercy Ellis

At a Monthly meeting of Women friends held at Muncy the 22nd of the 1st mo. 1800 the representatives was called apeard the queries ware all read and solidly considered and answerd in writing in order to be forwarded to our next quarterly meeting held a philadelphia which we apoint Lidia Mathers, Precilia Eves to attend the same William Watson son of Amos Watson and Hannah Walton daughter of Isaac Walton apeard At this meeting and exprest there intentions of marriage With each other Sarah Carpenter and Elizabeth Mccarty are apointed to make the necessary inquiry respecting the young woman and make report to our next Monthly Meeting

John Kester and Martha Hartly apeard this meeting and exprest there intentions of marriage with each other Esther Lundy and Sarah Battin are apointed Necessary inquiry respecting the young woman and make report to our next monthly meeting

Image 7 4 A report brought in from preparitive meeting that Rachel Johnson late green hath so far transgrest the rule of disipline as to join in marriage With a man not of our Society and also her Sister Alce green attended Said marriage Anne Willson and Elizabeth Brown, Lidia Mathers are apointed to unite with in visiting them and report there Sence of there sincerity to our next Monthly meeting A cirtificate was handed to this meeting for Ann Mitchel from Buckingham monthly meeting and sent to the mens meeting men friends thought proper to apoint a comitty on the ocation which this meeting unites with and apoints Sarah Carpenter and Martha Parker to that Service A cirtificate was produst to this Meeting from Kingwood monthly meeting for Elizabeth Lundy recomending her as a member which was read and with the aprobation of mens meeting receivd - Also one for mary Colines from Kingwood monthly Meeting recomending her as a member which was read and with the aprobation of mens meeting receivd

At a Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 19th of the 2nd. mo. 1800 - The representatives being called and three apeard reason given for the absence of the other - William Watson son of Amos Watson and Hannah Walton daughter of Isaac Walton apeard the second time and expresed they continued there intentions of marriage With each other and no obstructions apearing they are at liberty to acomplish said marriage according to disipline Sarah Carpenter and Elizabeth Mc.carty are apointed to have the oversight thereof and report their care to next Monthly meeting -

Image 8 5 John Kester junr and Martha Hartly apeard the second time and expresed they continued there intentions of marriage With each other and no obstructions apearing they are at liberty to accomblish Said marriage according to disipline Lidia Mathers and Sarah Battin are apointed to have the oversight thereof and report their care to next monthly meeting - Aaron Roberts and Elizabeth Lundy apeard this Meeting and exprest there intentions of marriage with each other Lidia Mathers and Ann Kester are apointed to make the necessary inquiry respecting the young Woman and make report to our next monthly meeting - The friends apointed to visit Rachel Johnson late green and Alce green reported they met agreable to apointment but not haveing a suitable opertunity by reason of the indispositon of Rachel Johnson and Alce greens absence friends thinks proper to continue the same friends to that Service -

The friends apointed to attend the quarterly meeting informed they both attended and that it was Earnestly recomended by that meeting that friends be garded against whispering in meeting to the Clerk or or [sic] otherwise and that all friends that hath any thing Say should rise on their feet and speak audiable so so [sic] as to be heard by the meeting A cirtificate was produst to this meeting from deer creek monthly meeting for Ann Prevail? who with the consent of her parents removd in her minority within the verge of this meeting which was read and aprovd of ments meeting was receivd

Image 9 6 Elizabeth Lundy produst a paper of acknowledgement to this Meeting condeming her misconduct in attending her Sisters marriage accomplished contrary to the order of friends which being laid before mens meeting men friends thought proper to apoint a comity which this meeting concurs with and apoints Elizabeth Kitely, Anne Willson and Martha Widdifield to unite with men friends and report there Sence of her sincerity to next monthly meeting - The friends apointed to unite with men friends concerning Ann Mitchel informd this Meeting that they preformed that Service and found her incapable of suporting her self with out the assistance of friends this meeting thinks proper to apoint Sarah Carpenter and Martha Parker to unite with men friends in assisting her till such times friends can inform Buckingham monthly meeting of her case - This meeting being informd from mens meeting that Belinda Willson wife of Aaron Willson request our Cirtificate in order to Join Hardwick monthly Meeting with her husband this meeting thinks proper to apoint Elizabeth Brown and Abigail Willson to unite with men friends to inquire into her life and conversation and asist in preparing an Esay of cirtificate against next monthly meeting - A report brought up preparitive meeting concerning Mary Randal formerly Colines being found guilty of unchastity with him whom she afterwards married before one called a Justice of peace and being laid before men friends thought proper to apoint some to visit her which this meeting concurs with and apoints Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Widdifield and Elizabeth Mc.carty to unite with men friends in visiting her and report there sence of her situation to our next Monthly meeting

Image 10 7 At a Monthly Meeting of Women friends held at muncy the 19th day of the 3rd mo. 1800 - the representatives being caled one apeard reason given for the absence of the other - the friends apointed to have the oversight of the marriage of William Watson and Hannah Walton reported that they preformd that service and saw nothing but what was orderly - one of the friends apointed to atend the marriage of John Kester jur. and Martha Hartly reported they both attended and saw nothing but what was orderly - Aaron Roberts and Elizabeth Lundy apeard the the [sic] second time and exprest they continued their intentions of marriage with each other he producing a certificate from catewesa monthly meeting expresing there concurence therewith and no obstructions apearing they are at

liberty to acomplish said marriage acording to disipline Lydia Mathers and sarah Carpenter are apointed to have the oversight thereof and report there care to next Monthly Meeting - The friends that have the care of Rachel Jonson and Alce green informd this meeting that they had not had an opertunity with them this meeting continues them to that Service - Elizabeth Kitely and Martha Widdifield accompanied by Henry Widdifield reported that they had an opertunity with Elizabeth Lundy to a good Degree of satisfaction this meeting continues the same comity to continue there care concerning her - Elizabeth Kitely and Martha Widdifield accompanied with men friends reported that they visited Mary Randal and not finding her in a disposition of making satisfaction this meeting with mens meeting thinks proper to continue the same comity to unite with men friends in preparing a testafication against her for next monthly meeting - this meeting continues the same friend concerning Belinda Willsons certificate -

Image 11 8 A report from preparitive meeting of fishing creek that Edith Philips requests our certificate with her husband and children Namely Samuel, Mary, William, Elizabeth, Sarah and ann in in [sic] order to join the monthly meeting of upper canada this meeting apoints Lydia Mathers and Mercy Ellis to make the needfull inquirey concerning her and unite with men friends in preparing an Essay of certificate for next monthly meeting Brought in from mens meeting that Jonathan Willson Junr requests our certificate for himself and Anna his wife with there child Cadwalader Evans in order to join Hardwick monthly meeting this meeting apoints Anne Willson and Martha Parker to make the needfull inquiry concerning her and unite with men friends in preparing an Essay of cerificate for next monthly meeting - Abigail Willson desirious of being releast of being clerk this meeting apoints Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Parker, Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Mc.carty, Sarah Carpenter, Rachel Ellis to unite to gather and bring forward aname for that service for the aprobation of next monthly meeting - at A Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 23 of ye 4 month 1800 the representatives being called were present - The Queries were Read in this meeting and answers to the first, second and ninth agree’d to in writing in order to be forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting held at Philad to attend there with, we appoint Elizabeth Brown as our representative this meeting is informed that one of the friends appointed to have the over sight of Aaron Roberts and Elizabeth Lundy Mariage - attended and that She Saw nothing but what was orderly - the other friend informs She was prevented by high Waters from attending

Image 12 9 A Certificate was handed here from Mens Meeting for Aaron Willson and Belinda his wife - recommending them as members to hardwick monthly - which was read approved and Signed-

this Meeting is informed by men friends that their meeting hath come to a conclusition to prepare papers of Tetification against Rachel Johnson for her outgoing in mariage and likewise against Alice Talbut for her out oing in mariage and also other misconduct - which this meeting concurs with - and appoints Anne Willson and Sarah Carpenter to unite with men friends in prepareing Testification against them Elizabeth Lundy case being again revived in this meeting her paper of acknowledgment was read and received with the approbation of mens meeting - she being present - Fishing Creek preparative meeting informs that Elizabeth Roberts request our Certificate of removeal to Catawisa in order to be Come a member of that monthly meeting Rachel Eves and Hannah Kester are appointed to make the needful enquirey respecting her and unite with men friend in preapareing one for the approbation of next monthly meeting at this meeting A Certificate was produced from mens meeting - for Jonathan Willson and Ann his wife with their minor Child Cadwaladar Evans Willson recommending them as member to hardwick, monthly meetin which was read approved and signed Robert Wood and Mary his wife requests our certificate of removeal for themselves and Children = Namely Joseph, Sarah and Abigale - in order to Join pelham monthly meeting in uper Canady - Hannah Kester and Rachel Eves are appointed to make the needful enquirey respecting her and unite with men friends in prepareing one for next monthly meeting

Image 13 10 This meeting is informed by men friends that there was a paper of testification against Mary Randal prepared and Signed by their Clk with which this meeting Concurs a Certificate was produce’d to this meeting for Isaac Philips and Edith his wife with their six Children Namely Samuel, Mary, William, Elizabeth, Sarah and Ann recommending them as members to pellham Monthly Meeting in uper Canada - which was read approved and Signed the friends appointed last Monthly Meeting in the Choice of a Clerk to propose and bring forward a Name to the Monthly Meeting - have agreeded to propose Mercy Ellis for that Service which the Meeting uniteing with and she accepting of, in the rome of Abigale Willson, who is Desireous of a releasement from the Service

At a Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 21 of 5 month 1800 the friends appointed to attend our last quarterly meeting haveing not yet returned - is is expected by this meeting that any advices she may have in charge from the quarterly Meetg may be Delivered to our next monthly Meeting a Certificate was produced here for Elizabeth Roberts recommending her as a member to Catawissa Monthly Meeting which was read and Signed A Certificate was handed to this meeting by the Mens for Robert and Mary Wood with their three Minor children to with Josep, Sarah and Abigale recommending them as members to Pelham Monthly Meeting in uper Canada - which was read and Signed at this Meeting was received and read the general and perticular Epistle from the yearly Meeting of men friends held in London also the extracts of the yearly Meeting of men friend in philada may the Solid advices therein contained have its Due place in each of our minds

Image 14 11 the Testification prepared by mens Meeting against Rachel Johnson - and Alice Talbut was read in this Meeting and acceeded too the Same committy or as many of them as can - are requested to attend with men friends and furnish them with a Copy there of and inform them of their right of appeal at a Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 18 of 6 mo = 1800 the representatives from fishing Creek preparative meeting being Called ware present - the friend appointed to attend the quarterly meeting as our representative, informs She had nothing in charge to communicate to us this meeting is informed that Some of the friends appointed in Rachel Johnson and Alce Talbut case attended as directed by to read the monthly meeting testimony against their Disorderly conduct and also furnish them with a coppy thereof and inform them of their right of appeal a minuet of the yearly Meeting was transmitted to us Stateing the weightly exercise that had attended the minds of friends then assembled respecting the Situation of friends in streightened circumstances - and earnestly recommended that in each monthly meeting a Sutable number of freinds are appointed to inspect into and releive their Necessityes - which this meeting approves of and is in some Degree in the practice of - Nevertheless it is thought expedient to add some more to the Comitty - Rachel Lundy and Sarah Warner Junr are aded for muncy perticular meeting and Esther Lundy and Hannah Kester for fishing Creek Meeting

Image 15 12 a Certificate was produced here from Exeter Monthly Meeting for Samuel Potts and Mary his wife with their two Children to wit Ruth anna and Edward Garrigues Potts recommending them as members - which was read and received an Epistle from the yearly meeting of our beloved Sisters in London was at this time received and read = which we think may be Said was truely Satisfactory to many minds encourageing to fill up our allotments in what appears to be the business of our day - A Book of Dicipline was Deliverd to us as the property of this monthly meeting - and is to be kept by the Clk with the monthly meeting Book -

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 23 of 7 month 1800 the representatives from fishing Creek Meeting being Called were present the Queries were read in this meeting and answers to the first, Second, and ninth agreed upon as nearly representing the state of things amongst us - to be Sent to the Quarterly meeting and to attend there with we appoint Elizabeth Kitely and Rachel Ellis as our representatives first ansr all our meetings for worship and Dicipline are attended by a number of freinds - the hour nearly observed - we beleive there is a concern felt at times in freinds minds to guard against Sleeping no other unbecoming behaviour to remark. 2th Love and unity is apprehanded to be preserved in the general - tale bearing back biteing and Evil reports in a good degree Discouraged © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 16 13 9th answer we beleive freinds engaged in the exercise of the dicipline are careful to deal with offenders in a measure of the Spirit of meekness and Christian forbearance a Degree of care is extended in raising a Small stock for the releife of poor freinds in complyance with the advice of our last yearly meeting A Certificate was produced here from Richland monthly meeting for Catharine Craft formerly green - but She haveing gone out in her mariage with a man not of our Society - and appearing here with a paper condeming her Said mariage this meeting agrees to appoint in conjunction with men freinds Sarah Carpenter, Anna Willson and Mercy Ellis to visite her and report of her Disposition to next monthly meeting this Meeting is informed that friends of fishing Creek requests the priviledg of Droping their week day meeting that is in the Same week with the monthly meeting - whereby those that attend the one are streightend from time to reach the other which request is to be forwarded to the quarterly Meeting for their approbation - [two lines of text stroked out in such a way to make them difficult to read]

Image 17 14 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women freinds held the 20 of the 8 mo 1800 the representatives from fishing Creek Preparative meeting being called were present one of the friends appointed to attend the quarterly meeting attended the other did not for which a reason was given - this meeting is informed there was nothing given in charge to communicate to this meeting the friends appointed in Catharine Craft case report they had a favourable opportunity with her, and were of the minde it would be right to accept her offering this meeting upon weighing the Subject, unites therewith and accepts her offering and certificate, in concurance with mens meeting the Case of Ann Mitchel being again revived by men friends it is by them concluded that She become the care of women friends untill the matter which is now a subject of enquriey in her former monthly meeting, and this meeting shall be desided She is therefore recommended to the care of the committy established for Such cases Namely Abigale Willson, Martha Parker, Rachel Lundy and Sarah Warner Jur it is expected by this meeting that they attend to the Service and report of their care to next or a futer monthly meeting the request of friends of fishing creek respecting the droping of their week day meeting, being presented to the quarterly meeting is by them granted and allowed

Image 18 15 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women freinds held the 17 of the 9 month 1800 the representatives from fishing Creek preparative Meeting being called were present

Mary Lathy appeard at this meeting and produced a paper Signifying She had accomplished her mariage contrary to the good order established amongst friends and was fully convinced of her Deviation and Sincearly desired to be continued a member in consequence where of this meeting appoints Martha Widdefeild, Abigale Willson and Martha Parker to unite with men freinds in a visite to her and report her Disposition to next monthly meeting A Certificate was produced here from Southern District of Philadelphia for Martha Ecroyd? wife of James Ecroyd? She haveing removed with her husband to Settle within the verge of this meeting - which was read and accepted the Commity appointed in the case of poor freinds report that the case at present that demands their care is attend to it is continued under the Same friends care

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 22 of 10 mo 1800 the Representatives from fishing Creek preparative meeting being called were present at this meeting the Queries were read and answers to the first, Second and ninth agreed upon, to be sent to our ensueing Quarterly meeting as nearly representing our state at present - to attend therewith we appoint Anna Willson, Elizabeth Eves and Sarah Warner as our representatives

Image 19 16 fishing Creek preparative Meeting informs of the request of Nemiah and Mary Keas [Reas?] for their Daughter Edith - who is in her minority - that She may be Joyned in membership with freinds which this meeting Considering of agreesth to accept her as a member in concurrance with mens Meeting - a Concern was Spread in this meeting by men freinds for the recommending of our Esteemed friend Mercy Ellis as an approved Minester which being Solidly Consider was unanimously united with the committy appointed to visit Mary Lathy reported that they had preformed that Service and had a favourable opportunity with her - in consequence of Said report this this [sic] meeting in concurance with mens Meeting agreeath to accept her offering and the commity are requested to continue their care of her and inform her of her liberty of attending next or a futer monthly meeting with her offering this Meeting is informed by the men freinds that Joseph Tucker and Margret his wife requests our certificate for themselves and their three Minor Children to wit Mary, Martha and Thomas to Joyn the monthly in philadelphia they haveing removed to that City Elizabeth Brown and Mary Potts are appointed to unite with men freinds in preparing one for them

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women freinds held the 19 of the 11 mo 1800 the Representatives from fishing Creek preparative meeting being called were present - Our Beloved Freinds Anna Mifflin and Ruth Richardson produceing a Minuet of concurance from their Monthly Meeting in philadelphia - it was very acceptabley read a mongst us and

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17 truely Consolateing hath their labours of love been to many amongst us one of the freinds appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting attended - and informs She had nothing in Charge to communicate to us from thence - the other freind reached the City indevouring to attend but was their prevented by indisposition Mary Lathy paper of acknowledgment to this Meeting being read - and it appearing rather insufficient the reception thereof is Suspended at present and the committy are requested to continue their care of her and make her another visite the Propriety of releasing our friend Mercy Ellis from the Station of Clerk being weightily Spread before this Meeting after Sollid deliberation there on = it is thought right to appoint a committy to bring forward a Name for that Service and Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Widdefeild, Sarah Carpenter, Anna Willson, Abigale Willson, Rachel Hains, Lydia Mathers, Martha Parker and Mercy Ellis are appointed for that purpose - A Certificate being prepared for was produced here for Joseph Tucker and Margret his wife - with their three Minor Children to wit Mary, Martha and Thomas recommending them as members to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting which was read and Signed

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Freinds held the 24 of 12 month 1801 [sic] [1800] the representative from fishing Preparative Meeting beeing called were present the freinds appointed in Mary Lathys Case report that they had not preform’d that Service - therfore this meetg Continued the case under the Same freinds care -

Image 21 18 the freinds appointed to consider of and propose a Person to the Meeting to act in the Station of Clerk report that Some of them attend to the Service tho Several were absent - and there fore they were not prepare’d to make a full report at this time the Case is continued under the Same friends care A certificate was produced here from Bradford Monthly Meeting for William Fisher and Hannah his wife with their Children Namely Mary, Lydia, Hannah, Elizabeth, William, Beaulah, Sarah and Thomas - recommending them as members of our religeous Society which read and accepted A certificate also from uchland [Uwchlan] Monthly Meeting for Rose Packer wife of James Packer recommending her as a member of our religeous Society which was read and accepted Like wise one for James and Zillah Packer Children of James and Rose Packer from uchland [Uwchlan] Monthly Meeting - they haveing removed within the verge of this Monthly Meeting which was read and accepted

Muncy Monthly Meting of woman friends held 21 1st Mo 1801 one of the representatives from Fishing creek attended the other was absent at this Meting

the Queryes ware red and answers produced from boath the Preparative Metings the nine annual Queries and the following agreed upon as nearly representing our state at present we send a small collection of ten Shillings towards the yearly meting stock to attend therewith we appoint Tamer Kitely and Anna Eves as our Representatives to the ensuing Quarterly meting

Image 22 19 1st All our Metings are kept up and generally well attended on first day other days of the week often small the Hour nearly observed by most we believe friends are in a good degree preserved from sleeping or other unbecoming behavour in Meting. 2nd Love and unity is generally preserved amongst us tale bareing back biting and evil reports in a good degree discouraged there appears no differences amongst us 3rd We believe that many amongst us are carefull in endeavouring to discharge there duty in these respects not withstanding we ??? [off page] a more general attention is nessesary thereunto 4th Carefull in these Respects 5th A degree of Care is extended to the necesratys of poor Friends some attention is likewise paid to there School Education none placed from amongst friends that we know of 6th We believe Friends are generally carefull in the observance of this Query 7th There are no Slaves amongst us but the free Black people and Children we believe Friends are generally carefull in endeavouring to treat them as recommended in this Query 8th We believe Friends are generaly carefull in these respects 9th A good degree degree of care is exersised to put the Disipline in practise in the manner recommended The friends appointed in the case of a Clerk inform the meeting that they met agreeable to appoitment and after Solid deliberation thereon have agreed to propose Mary Potts to the meting for that Service which this meeting generally unites with and she accepting of is therefore appointed to that Station The friends appointed in the case of Mary Lathy inform the meting that they had an opportunity of confering with her and she appearing in disposition Desireous

Image 23 of reconciliation with her friends and making also an amendment in her offering it having been read and approved in this meeting is therefore accepted in concurence with mens meting the

Commity are Desired to continue there care of her so far as to inform her of the acceptance of her paper

At a Monthly Meeting of Women friends held at Muncy the 18th of 2nd Moth 1801 The representatives from Fishing Creek preparative meeting being caled were present The friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting attended and inform that it is recommended to this meeting to send up in writing there willingness to contribute to the Yearly Meeting Stock One of the friends appointed in the case of Mary Lathy informs that she endeavoured to comply therewith but have not a personal intervieu with her but gave it in charge to her Sister who promised to inform her which this meeting appears staisfyed with and releases the commity Sammuel Carpenter and Sarah Lundy appeared at this meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with each other their prarents beeing present are consenting thereto Eleoner Kester and Hannah Clayton are appointed to make the necessary enquirey respecting the yong woman and make report to our next Monthly meeting Martha Parker’s desire of beeing released from the Station of Oversear being weightyly spread before this meeting and after solidly deliberating thereon it is thought right to appoint a Committy to bring forward a Name for that Service and Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Sarah Wilson, Elizabeth Brown, Martha Widdifield, Abigal Wilson, Sarah Carpenter, Mary Potts are appointed for that purpose

Image 24 21 A report from the Preparative meeting concerning Hannah Watson she beeing found guilty of unchastity with the Man whome she afterwards married and beeing laid before men friends it is though proper to appoint a Committy to visit her and Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Abigal Wilson, Martha Widdefield to unite with men friends in visiting her and report there sence of her situation to our next monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 18th of the 3d Mo 1801 The representatives from Fishing creek preparative meeting beeing caled were present Samuel Carpenter and Sarah Lundy appeared the second time and expressed they continued there intention of marriage with each other and no obstructions appearing they are at liberty to accomplish said marriage according to dissiplin Rachel Hanes and Hannah Clayton are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report there care to the next Monthly meeting The friends appointed in the case of Hannah Watson inform this meeting that they have not had an opportunity with her on account of her Husbands absence therefore this meeting continue the same Committee to that service The friends appointed last Monthly meeting to bring forward a Name of overseaer propose Sarah Warner for that service in the room of Martha Parker who is desiereous of beeing released which this meeting unites with and she accepts Cassandra Wallis having so far deviated from the good order of the society of which she is a member as to attend the marriage of her Sister accomplished before a Majestrate and the case being weightely spread before this meeting and likewise laid before men friends it is © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

therefore though proper to appoint Elizabeth Kitely, Lidia Mather, Rachel Hanes, Ann Wilson and Abigel Wilson to unite with men friends in visiting her and make report to a future Monthly meeting

Image 25 22 William Phillips requests our certificate of removal for himself Hannah his Wife and there three Children namely Achrah, Rebecca and Owen to bee joined to Pelham monthly meeting in upper Canneday this meeting appoints Rachel Hanes and Lidia Mather to make the needfull enquiery respecting her and unite with Men friends in prepareing one for next monthley meeting

At our Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncey the 22d of the 4th Mo 1801 The representatives from fishing creek ware caled and one appeared no sufficient reason for the absence of the other The queries were read and considered and three answered to in writing the 1st..2nd…& 9th in order to bee forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting held at Philadelphia to attend which we appoint Jane Paxton as our Representative A friend informed this meeting that one of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Samuel Carpenter and Sarah Lundy desired her to inform that she performed that service and saw nothing but what was orderly The meeting continues the case of Hannah Watson under the care of the same committee --- Two of the Committee appointed to visit Cassandra Wallis informe that they had an opportunity with her she not being disposed to make any offering to friends informed she had no desire that the meeting should wate with her any longer therefore this meeting appoints Martha Parker and Sarah Warner to unite with men friends in extending further labour towards her Samuel Lundy and Sarah Wilson appeared at this Meeting and expressed there intentions of marriage with each other Martha Widefield and Martha Parker are appointed to make the necessary enquirey respecting the woman friend and make report to our next Monthly meeting. A Certificate was handed to this meeting from mens meeting for William Phillips and Hannah his Wife with there three Children Achsa, Rebecca and Owen in order to join Pelham Monthly meeting in upper Canada recommending them as members of our religeous society which was read and Signed A report from the preparative meeting concerning Huldah Randle requesting to be joined in Membership with friends ??? [turned page corner] meeting appoints Ann Wilson and Martha Widefield and Elizabeth? Carpenter to unite with men friends in visiting her

Image 26 23 on the ocasion and report to next Monthly meeting Collected at this Meeting ten Shillings

Muncey Monthley meeting of Women friends held the 20th. 5th. Mo 1801. The Representatives from Fishing Creek being caled ware present? One of the representatives to our Quarterly Meeting not having returned at this time - and for the non attendance of the other a reason was given Notwithstanding this meeting is informed by a friend that they boath attended the Quarter and that much Solid advice was communicated - Part of which was to inculcate? a benevolent disposition to the Children of poor friends and that it should be our concern whenever a breach of Love comes to our knowledge we Should in the spirit of meekeness endeavour to repare it and also endeavour to keep to plainess of Speech n?? [not?] giveing way to needles compliments An Epistle from the Yearly meeting of our Beloved Sisters in London was Satisfactorily read at this time may its Sole’d and eddifying contents prove profitable to us The Committee inform in the case of Cassandra Wallis that they have payed sum attention but are not yet ready to report Samuel Lundy and Sarah Wilson appeared the second time and expresed they continued there intentions of marriage with each other and no obstruction appearing they are at Liberty to accomplish said marriage according to disiplin Martha Widefield and Martha Parker are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report their care to the next Monthly meeting The friends appointed to unite with men friends in visiting Hannah Watson reported that they performed that service to a good degree of Satisfaction and she appearing at this meeting produced a paper of acknowledgement wherein she condems her misconduct which this meeting with the approbation of mens meeting recieves The friends appointed to visit Huldah Randle report that they had an opportunity with her accompanyed by men friends to a good degree of Satisfaction which this meeting unites with and having the approbation of mens meeting recieves her into membership with friends Fishing Creek preparative meeting informs that Rachel Hanes? One of there Oversears having removed from amongst them Sarah Eves’s name has been brought forward to this meeting to which she submiting is accordingly appointed to that Station

Image 27 24 At this Meeting was recieved and read the general Epistle from the Yearly Meeting of men friends held in London also an extract from the minutes of our Yearly meeting of Woman friends held in Philadelphia seting forth the distresing situation of the poor in England and Ireland and recommending to us to contribute as much as may bee in our power to the relief of there necessityes [no further minutes on this page]

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Image 29 26 At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncey 17th 6th Mo. 1801 The representatives from Fishing Creek beeing caled were present. © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The friends appointed in the case of Cassandra Wallis report they have not since had an opportunity with her Elizabeth Kiteley’s name is aded to the Committee and Rachel Hanes in the place of Martha Parker who wished to bee released. The friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Samuel Lundy and Sarah Wilson inform they attended and Saw nothing but what was ordeerly A Certificate was handed to this meeting from Uwchlan monthly meeting for Elizabeth the Wife of Eli Packer with her five minor children namely Eli, Aaron, Amos, Amy and John, recommending them as members of our religeous Society which was read and accepted in concurance with mens meeting they having thought right to appoint a committee thereon embraceing also a request made by a friend of that place to this meeting to Consider of the propriety of there beeing previllidged to hold a meeting on first days which this meeting unites with and appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Widdefield, Mercy Ellis, Rachel Eves, and Martha Parker, to accompany men friends in visiting them [The above appears to have been overlaid on another page with most of that page being obscured see Image 31 for the full page] inform they have not complyd there with - they are continued for that Service the freinds appointed in the case of Phbe Tigart inform that they had an opportunity with her and She not being in a Sutable disposition to condemn her misconduct a paper of denial was therefor produced against her to this meeting which was read and allowed of - the committy are continued to inform her of the judgment of the meeting - to furnish her with a coppy thereof and inform her of her right of appeal this Meeting is informd that Huldah Randal wife of Joseph Randal requests our certificate to be Joynd to Pelham monthly meeting in uper Canada - the meeting therefore appoints

Image 30 27 A Certificate from Sadsbury Monthly Meeting for Elizabeth Levason? Wife of James Levason recommending her as a member of our relegious Society was read at this time and with the appro of the mens meeting recieved. A report from Fishing Creek Preparative meeting concerning Phebe Tigart formerly Wilson she beeing found guilty of unchaste?? with a Man whome she afterwards by the assistance of a Justice of the? peace Married which misconduct she does not deny and beeing la[id?] before mens meeting it is thought proper to appoint a Esther Lundy and Hannah Kester to unite with men friends in visiting her and report there sence of her situation to a future monthly meeting [no further minutes on this page]

Image 31 28 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women freinds held the 22 of 7 month 1801 the representatives from fishing Creek preparative Meeting being called were present at this meeting the Queries ware read and considered and answers for the first Second and ninth prepar’d to be sent forward to our ensueing Quarterly Meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

we may inform the Quarterly meeting that it doth not appear that any representatives will attend at this time from our monthly meeting - partly on account of the Distance being great and the weather warme at present the committy appointed in the case of Cassandra Wallis informe that part of them visited her and that a Degree of Satisfaction was apprehended to be felt - She expressing a desire to be reconciled to her freinds - and produceing a paper acknowledging that without duly considering the Subject She had attended the mariage of her - accomplished out of the order of our Dicipline - which She was then Sencible was wrong - and the committy on her behalf thought right to produce the said acknowledgment to the meeting and after Daleberateing thereon it is agreed to accept it in concurance with men Meeting - the freinds appointed on the request from bald Eagle and also to visit the wife of Eli Packer with her children inform they have not complyd there with - they are continued for that Service the freinds appointed in the case of Phebe Tigart informs that they had an opportunity with her and She not being in a Sutable disposition to condemn her misconduct a paper of denial was therefor produced against her to this meeting which was read and allowed of - the committy are continued to inform her of the judgment of the meeting - to furnish her with a coppy thereof and inform her of her right of appeal this Meeting is informd that Hulda Randal wife of Joseph Randal requests our certificate to be Joynd to Pelham monthly meeting in uper Canada - the meeting therefore appoints

Image 32 29 Martha Parker and Mercy Ellis to joyn men freinds in prepareing one for her with her Husband to Said Meeting this meeting is infomed by a freind of men meeting that a concern had Spread in their meeting to appoint a committy for the purpose of Sollidly deliberateing on and no minateing Sutable freinds for the Station of Elders - which this meeting unites with - and appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Rachel Hains, Lydia Mather and Martha Widdefeild for the Service

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 12 of the 8 mo 1801 - the representatives from fishing Creek preparative meeting being call’d were present on reading the report of last month to the Quarterly Meeg we are inform’d by a friend - that that Meeting express’d a Dissatisfaction with the reasons we gave for none attending as representatives the freinds appointed on bald Eagle request informs they have not complyd therewith - tho they have not been unmindful of it - and are desireous of attending to it whe[n] way may open for it - they are continued for that Service the freinds appointed to prepare an Essay of Certificate for Joseph Randal and Hulda his wife produced one accordingly which was read and Signed the freinds appointed in case of Elders inform they have not complyd therewith they are therefore continued for that Service Samuel Eves and Tamer Kitely appear’d at this meetg and express their intentions of mariage with each other their parents being all present were consenting there to excepting his © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

father whose consent the Meeting is informed of Amy Paxton and Mercy Ellis are appointed to make the Necessary enquiry respecting the young Woman Celarness from other Such like engagements and make report to our next monthly meeting at this Meeting a letter was receiv’d from Kingwood Monthly meeting respecting Mary Winner? wife of James Winner? She haveing deviated from the rule of our

Image 33 30 Dicipline in marriing her first cousin and haveing offered a paper of condemnation for her transgression to Said monthly meeting is by them refered to this monthly meeting as her Husband and Children have obtain Certificates from Hardwick and mendham Monthly meeting to be joyn’d in membership with us - her case therefore coming under the care of this meeting Ann Willson, Ann Pearson, Martha Widdefeild and Mercy Ellis are appointed to Joyn men freinds in visiting her and report of their care to next monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women freind held the 23 of the 9 month 1801 the representatives from fishing creek preparative meeting being call’d were present. Samuel Eves and Tamer Kitely appeared here the Second time and expressd that they continued their intentions of mariage with each other and no obstructions appearing they are at liberty to accomplish Said marriage according to our Dicipline Amy Paxton and Mercy Ellis are appointed to have the over sight there of and report of their care to our next monthly meeting the freinds appointed on the request from bald Eagle inform they had not preform’d that Service on account of the indisposition of several of their famileys - they are continued for that Service the freinds appointed in the case of Elders inform they have not complyd there with - they are continued for that Service the freinds appointed in the case of Mary Winner informs that they in company with men freinds had an opportunity with her - and were of the mind that her case claims the favourable attention of her freinds and that takeing all circumstances into veiwe it would be best that her acknowledgement should be receiv’d the Same committy there fore are continued

Image 34 31 to unite with men freinds in Sending a writen account of our care and Judgment herein to those freinds who have writen on behalf of their monthly meeting to this this Meeting being informed by report from preparative meeting that Mary Kitely being about to remove into uper Canada with her Husband requests our Certificate to be Joyn’d in membership to Pellham monthly meeting - Elizabeth Carpenter and Martha Parker are appointed to make the necessary enquery respecting her life and conversation and if nothing appear to hinder - prepare an Essay of Certificate for the approbation of next monthly meeting one of the committy appointed to have the over Sight of pine grove meeting informs that Several of them attended Since last month - and had a conferance with the members respecting the propriety of nominateing Sutable freinds for the Station of over Seers - which they fully united with and proposd Abigale Willson and Martha Starr for that Service this meeting also © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Cordially expressing their concurance there with they are therefore appointed to the Station - they also inform that Ann Pearson made request to be released from the station of overseer She haveing been long in that Service this meeting therefore grants her releasment David Thomas and Hannah his wife attended this meeting with their Certificate from Guyned [Gwynedd?] mo Meeting recommending them as members of our religeous Society - with their tow [sic] minor Children William and Mary - which was read and accepted A Certificate was produced here from Richland monthly Meeting for the Children of Thomas and Hannah Edwards Namely David

Image 35 32 Able, Edward, Everard and Margret - and as none of them are present - and this meeting haveing but little knowledg of them - it is apprehended proper to make an appointment on the case - Rachel Hains and Martha Parker are therefor appointed to accompany men freinds in a visit to them this Meeting being informed that our freinds Moses Willson and Anne his wife requests our Certificate for themselves and their three minor Children Namely Moses, Isreal and Mordica in order to Joyn Pellham Monthly Meeting in uper canada Sarah Carpenter and Mercy Ellis are appointed to make the needful enquirery respecting them and unite with men freinds prepareing an Essay of recommendation for the approbation of next monthly meeting - Sarah Warner and Rachel Hains are added to the committy in order to have a religeous opportunity in the family of Said freinds previous to their removeal the Subject of a quarterly meeting again revived in this meeting - and generally united with and mens Meeting haveing made an appointment to Spread the Subject before Catawissa and Exerter monthly meeting - this meeting also concuring there with appoints Rachel Hains and Rachel Eves to accompany men freinds in the Service

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 21st 10th Mo _ 1801 The representatives being caled ware present At this meeting the Queries ware read and considered and the following answers to the first Second and ninth prepared to be sent forward to our ensuing Quarterly meeting as nearly representing our state at present to attend which we appoint Martha Widdefield, Rachel Hanes and Pheobe Randle as our representatives

Image 36 33 First - All our Meetings are kept up and generally well attended on first days - Week days not so large - the hour not so well observed as is desireable - no Unbecoming behaviour to remark except some instances of drowsiness at times -- Second - Love and Unity measurably maintained amongst us Talebearing & spreading Evil Reports in a good degree guarded against - No Differences amongst us that appear -- Ninth - A good Degree of care is taken to deal with offenders we hope without partiality or unnscessary delay --

Those Friends engaged to attend and inspect into the necessities of poor friends inform That a degree of care is extended on this Subject - One of the Overseers appointed to attend the marriage of Samuel Eves and Tamer Kitely informe that they attended and saw nothing but what was orderly The friends appointed on the request from Bald Eagle not having performed the Service are continued The friends appointed in the care of Elders inform they have not as yet attended thereto they are continued to that service The friends appointed in the case of Mary Winners inform that the appointment is complyed with and a Letter written on behalf of this monthley meeting to Kingwood monthly meeting The committee appointed in the case of Thomas Edwards’s Children haveing complyed therewith the certificate is in consequence thereof received in concurance with Mens meeting The Friends appointed on the request of Moses and Ann Wilson for a Certificate of Removal to Upper Canada inform they attended to the Service - but as the said Friends have declined removing this Fall the Committee are therefore Released -- One of the Friends appointed on the Subject of the Quarterly Meeting informs That she attended Catawissa Monthly Meeting with Men Friends - A reason was given for Raches Eves not attending -- A Request from Fishing Creek preparative Meeting concerning Susannah Russell who expresses a desire to be joined in Membership with Friends - Ann Wilson, Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to unite with men Friends in a visit to her and report their sense of her disposition to our next Meeting --

Image 37 34 At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 15th. of the 11th. 1801 -- The Representatives being present - One of the Representatives to attend the Quarterly Meeting reported that they all attended and a concern spread in that Meeting concerning the neglect in the attendance of Week day meetings which we hope may have a tendancy to excite to more diligence - The Friends appointed on the request from Bald Eagle not having performed that Service are continued and Lydia Mather is added to unite with them in that Service - The Friends appointed in the case of Elders inform they have not as yet attended to it - they are continued - The Friends appointed to unite with Men Friends in a visit to Susannah Russell concerning her being joined in Membership - Report - That they performed that service to a good degree of Satisfaction and in concurrence with Men Friends - The Committee is desired to inform her to attend at next Monthly Meeting A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Deer Creek Monthly Meeting for Moses Lukens? and Sarah his Wife with their Minor Children Lydia, Benjamin, Rachel, Phoebe and Hannah recommending them as Members in good esteem which was read & received -

A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Bradford Monthly Meeting for John Irwin and Sarah his wife with their two Children Isabel and Martha recommending them as Members in good esteem which was read and received - Also a Certificate produced to this Meeting from Kennett Monthly Meeting for Job Packer and Hannah his Wife with their nine Children namely William, Hannah, Lydia, Job, Levy, Ann, Gulielona, Hulda and Lewis recommending them as Members in good reputation which was read and received -

Image 38 35 A letter was received from a Number of Friends of Buckingham Monthly Meeting they being the Committee in Anna Mitchels case Acknowledging her Right of Membership to be with them and assuming to be at the expences arising on her account - They request Friends of this Meeting to give them Such Information respecting her case as may be needfull and in the mean time to extend such kind and Christian care to her as she may require which this Meeting concurs with and requests the Committee to unite with Men Friends herein --

At Muncy Monthly Meeting held the 23d day of the 12th Month 1801 - The Representatives being called were present - The Friends appointed in the case of Elders - Report that they met and agreed on another meeting to bring forward a name which not being yet performed they are continued - One of the Committee in the case of Ann Mitchel report they have not extended any care as yet they are continued - A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Deer Creek Monthly Meeting for Amos Evans and Rachel his Wife with there Minor Children namely Tacy, Cadwallader, Benjamin and John recommending them as Members in good esteem which was read and received - The Committee appointed on the request from Bald Eagle report in writing that part of them attended and visited the families composed either wholly or in part of Members - had also an opportunity with the families of William Fisher and John Irwin at the usual time of meeting on first day and apprehend that in the devut? opportunities with

Image 39 36 them a degree of solid weight was felt and a disporition of sympathising with friends there to their remote situation - yet were of the Mind that the time for opening a Meeting amongst them was not yet come this Meeting therefore in concurrence with Mens Meeting agrees to release the Committee The Friends appointed in the case of Susannah Russel Report They performed that service to inform her to attend this meeting and she being present -This Meeting with the concurrence of Men’s Meeting receives her into membership with friends A Report from Preparative Meeting concerning Christiana Wilson requesting our Certificate in order to join Pelham Monthly Meeting in Upper Canada - this Meeting appoints Sarah Carpenter and Martha Parker to make the needful enquiry and if nothing appears to obstruct prepare an essay and produce it to our next meeting - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

A Report from Preparative Meeting by one of the Committee that visited Friends at the Bald Eagle that Tillah Cuyler formerly Packer hath so far deviated from the rules of Society as to marry a man not in membership with Friends - Also Hannah Packer of the same place hath so far gone contrary to the rules of Discipline as to marry her first Cousin which was thought proper to be laid before this Meeting - Elizabeth Kiteley, Martha Widdifeild and Priscilla Eves are appointed to visit them as way may open and unite with a Committee of Men Friends and make report to some future Monthly Meeting - A proposal was made to this meeting from Men’s Meeting to unite in appointing Committee to have the oversight of the School - Elizabeth Kiteley, Ann Wilson, Martha Widdefeild, Sarah Carpenter and Rachel Haines are named to that Service which this Meeting unites with - [The minutes for the 1st. month of 1802 is at image 41]]

Image 40 37 At A Monthly Meeting of Women friends held at Muncy the 17 day of the 2nd month 1802 the representatives of fishing Creek preparative meeting being cald ware present one of the friends appointed to attend the quarterly Meeting informd she attended the other given A satisfactory reason for not attending and friends of the quarter exprest a near sympathy with friends in this remote part and a concern spread in that meeting that friend should be carefull on the bringing up of there children in the frequent practice of reading the schiptures to restrain from reading such book as may tend to corupt the minds of our youth which we hope may have the desird efect Ann Mitchel case is still continued under the Same friends care one of the comity apointed in the two cases at the bald Eagle report that they have not preform that service they are continued Thomas Willson and susannah Russel appeard in this meeting and Exprest there intentions of marriage with each other it being the first time Lydea Mather, Anna Kester are apointed to make the needfull inquirey concerning the young woman and make report to our next Monthly Meeting The Second Month (by Mistake) was here entered -

Image 41 38 At A monthly meeting of women friends held at muncy the 12.0th of ye 1st month 1802 At this meeting the nine Queries was read Considered and answered in riteing in order to be transmited to our next Quarterly meeting to be held in philedelphia to attend therewith we do appoint rachel Eves and Lydia mathers Lydia mathers reported to this meeting that two of the women friends appointed in A former monthly meeting to Consider and Unite with men friends in proposeing A name to fill the Station of an Elder agree to present Esther Lundys name for that Service which this meeting in Concurence with mens meeting Unite with Sending her name forward to the Quarterly meeting for there approbtion

one of the Committee Concerning Ann michel reported to this meeting there had been Some attention Extended Since last monthly meeting this meeting continues them Still to that Service A Certificate was produced for Chrishanna Willson recommending her as A member to pelham monthly which was read and Signed with the Concurence of mens meeting The Committee appointed to the Case of the two Cases at the bald Eagle are continued A[t] this meeting a weighty Concern was Spread from the mens meeting in regard of recomending our friend Lydia mathers to the Quarterly meeting for there Concurence in approveing her as a minister which this meeting unites with

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Image 43 40 At a monthly meeting of Women friends held at Muncy the 25th of the 3rd month 1802. the representatives being called were present Thomas Wilson and Susanna Russel appeared in this meeting a second time and expressed they continued their intentions of marriage, no objections appearing - Anna Kester and Sarah Batten are appointed to attend said Marriage and report to our next monthly meeting Ann Mitchels case is still continued under the Same fiends care - The committee appointed in the two Cases at the Bald Eagle report that they have not performed that service. they are continued. A report from the men’s meeting to this, requesting a Certificate of our meeting for William Lundy, Agnes hs Wife, and four minor Children, namely Martha, Samuel, Sarah, and William, in order to join Pelham monthly meeting upper Canada, this Meeting appoints Martha Parker and Elizabeth Brown to join men friends in making the needful enquiry and prepare an essay and produce it to our next monthly meeting. Part of the Committee appointed in the case of Elders met, and agreed that they should be released from that service - this meeting concurs therewith -

Image 44 41 Muncy Monthly meeting of Women Friends held the 21st of 4th Mo 1802 At this meeting the Queries were read and considered and answers to the 1st 2nd 9th produced in writing to bee forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia to attend there with we appoint as our representatives Rachel Eves & Elizabeth Eves (answers on the follg page The Friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Thomas Wilson and Susanna Russel attended one of them informes this Meeting by a friend that it was conducted with order Ann Mitchels case is still continued under the Same friends care

The Friends appointed on the two cases at the Bald Eagle not having performed that service are continued A report from the mens meeting to this requesting a Certificate for Nathaniel Pearson and Ann his Wife with there five minor Children to with James, John, Susanna, Ester and Samuel to pelham Monthly Meeting in upper Canady this meeting appoints Abigal Wilson, M Parker to join with men friends in making the needfull enquiry and prepare an essay to bee produced to our next monthly meeting A report from the mens meeting to this requesting a Certificate for Samuel Lundy and Sarah his Wife with there two minor Children Eleazer Lundy & James Wilson to pelham in upper Canady this meeting appointes Jane Paxton and Mary Potts to join with men friend in makeing the necessay enquiry and prepare an essay to produce to our next monthly meeting Essay of Certificate for Wm. Lundy & family to Pelham Mo Meeting being produced as directed - the same being read and with some small alterations approved of - directed to be signed & sent forward -

Image 45 42 1st Our Meetings for Worship & Discipline are attended by many Friends tho’ not so generally as heretofore, occasioned by a late trying Dispensation of Sickness of a servious kind the Hour nearly observed, in a good degree preserved from Sleeping or other unbecoming behaviour in Meetings 2nd Love and Unity is in a good degree maintained amongst us - talebearing and spreading Evil Reports generally guarded against - no Apparent Differences amongst us 9th We Believe Friends engaged in the exercise of the discipline are in good measure careful to treat with Offenders according to the import of this Query

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy theis 19th. day of the 5th Month 1802 - The representatives on being called - one of them appeard to be present - No reason was given for the absence of the other One of the Friends appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting informed - that they both attended - The Cause of the Poor appeared to spread weightily before the Meeting with desires that their Necessities might be enquired into and they relieved - and that such as are capable of labouring for their support should be employed - likewise that Friends should be careful to endeavour to suppress Evil Reports when they hear them - The advantages arising from the frequent reading of the Holy Scriptures in our families seemed also to impress the Minds of the Concernd at this time - That the wholesome counsel handed to us may be attended to by every Individual is much to be desired - The Necessity of Muncy Preparative appointing representatives to the Monthly Meeting was at this time spread before us from Mens Meeting and upon considering the Subject it is united with by this Meeting Friends still extend a Care towards Ann Mitchel One of the Friends on the Bald Eagle Appointment informs - they have not yet attended to that service - they are continued - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 46 43 No Essay of Certificate for Nathl. Pearson and family being brought forward at this time - the Same Friends are continued to that service - The Friends appointed to prepare an essay of Certificate for Saml. Lundy & family not being ready to report are continued - At this Meeting was received the General Epistle from the Yearly Meeting of Men Friends held in London also one from the yearly Meeting of our Beloved Sisters held in London - both which were satisfactorily read at this time - May their solid and edifying contents prove profitable to us -

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 23d, day of the 6th Mo. 1802 - The Representatives being present - One of the Friends - who had the care of Ann Mitchel under care informs - That an opportunity was lately taken with her and to very little satisfaction - she does not appear desirous to the Monthly Meeting of which she is a Member - and the Committee are desired to take another opportunity in the company of her parents The Friends outhe Bald Eagle Committee are continued Our Beloved Sarah Watson producing a Minute of Concurence from Chester Monthly Meeting of which she is a Member informing of her prospect of visiting the families of Catawissa Monthly Meeting Muncy & devirs others - which was acceptably read amongst us & her labours of love have been truly comfortable - she being a Minister in good esteem - And her Companion Sharah Sharpless also produced a Minute from the Same meeting - whose solid & exemplary Deportment hast been instructive she being an Elder in good esteem.

Image 47 44 The Friends appointed to prepare an Essay of Certificate for Samuel Lundy & family not being ready to report are continued - Essay of Certificate for Nathl. Pearson & family to Pelham Mo. Meeting in Upper Canada being read & approved of was directed to be Signed & sent forward - Rachel Collins request a Certificate in order to be joined to Pelham Mo. Meeting in Upper Canada Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker & Sarah Carpenter are appointed to make the needfull enquiry & prepare an essay to be produced to our next mo. Meeting - Fishing Creek Preparative Meeting Informs That Anne Kester is appointed an Overseer in the place of Esther Lundy who is desireous of being released - which this Meeting unites with and she accepts -

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 21st of the 7th Mo 1802 - The Representatives were all present except one - for whose absence no reason was assigned -

At this Meeting the Queries were read and considered and Answers to the 1st. 2nd. & 9th. prepared in writing to be forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philada. to attend with which as our Representatives Sarah Foulke and Martha Parker are appointed - Answer 1st. Our Meetings for Worship and Discipline are attended by a considerable number of Friends but our Week day Meetings are Sometimes Small - the hour nearly observed by most - and friends in a good degree preserved from Sleeping or other unbecoming behaviour in Meetings - 2nd Love and Unity is in a good degree maintained amongst us - talebearing back biting and spreading Evil Reports discouraged - no apparent differences amongst us -

Image 48 45 9th. Care is taken to deal with offenders in a measure (we hope) of that Spirit alluded to in this Query - We continued to make a Collection for the Releif of Friends in Straitened Circumstances- The Committee in Ann Mitchels case Inform they have had an opportunity with her and her Parents and that she refused to comply with their advice in returning to Buckingham the place of her Nativity - The Committee are therefore directed Jointly to inform Said Monthly Meeting of her Conclusions - The Bald Eagle Committee are continued and requested to attend to that Service with Men Friends as way may open - Henry Widdifield requests Certificate to Pelham Monthly Meeting Upper Canada for himself, Martha his Wife and their six Minor Children namely Mordecai, Robert, William Joseph, Benjamin and Mary Mercy Ellis & Sarah Carpenter are appointed to unite with Men Friends in making the needful enquiry and prepare an essay to be produced to our next Monthly Meeting A Certificate was produced from Catawissa Monthly Meeting for Aaron Roberts his wife Elizabeth with their son Jesse recommending them as Members which was read & received - Also a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Philada. for the Northern District - for Jon. Tucker Margt. his Wife and their three Minor Children Mary, Martha & Thomas recommending them as Members which was read & received - The Friends appointed on Saml.. Lundy’s request for Certificate are not ready to report - The Friends of Pine Grove request a Continuation of their Meeting it is granted them by this Meeting in concurrence with Men Friends and a committee is reappointed to have the oversight thereof - namely Rachel Eves, Mary Potts, Sarah Carpenter & Martha Parker -

Image 49 46 Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 18th of the 8th Moth 1802 The Representatives beeing caled were all present The friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting were boath prevented from attending for which satisfactory reasons were given One of the friends in Ann Mitchels case inform this meeting that they have not yet complyed with the appointment it is Still continued under the same friends care

An Epistle of tender love and Councel from our beloved friend Mehettable Jenkins was read at this time may the salutary councel contained in it have its due weight on all minds The Bald Eagle Committee are still continued Henry Widdefield has withdrawn his request for Certificate The Committee who were appointed to have the Oversight of Pine Grove meeting inform they have not attended to the appointment Samuel Lundy has withdrawn his request for Certificate A mineut of the Joint Committee of Muncy, Catawissa & exeter being laid before us from mens meeting informing that they had divers times met on the Subject of the appointment to take into consideration the very remote Situation of friends constituting the two first mentioned monthly meetings - the great difficulty they have Such of them as do attend the Quarter as well as the loss Sustained by the Yong people and others under these Circumstances they express a Sympathy for us and recommend to friends of the two aforesaid meetings to continue the Subject under their deliberate attention and a way may open Spread it before the Quarterly meeting for relief in such way as they may Judge best for us which don[c]lusion are acceded to by this meeting in concurance with mens meeting and we appoint Rachel Eves and Martha Parker to attend Catawissa Monthly Meeting in company with men friends and Confer on the Subject with Said meeting

Image 50 47 Rachel Lundy Wife of Israel Lundy attended at this meeting with her Certificate which was read and received

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 22nd. of the 9th. Mo. 1802 - The Representatives were all present - A letter was received from Mens Meeting for our perusal to Bu[ck]ingham Monthly Meeting respecting Ann Mitchel which was read and approved - she is continued under same friends care - The Friends on the Bald Eagle Appointment are continued - The Friends appointed to the Oversight of Pine Grove Meeting Report That they have not yet attended to the Service - One of the Friends appointed to attend Catawissa Monthly Meeting to confer with them on the Subject of a Quarterly Meeting Report The[y] attended in company of Men Friends and informs - There was a Report drawn up - which was handed to this Meeting Imparting That it was their Sense - that it would be right to carry the subject forward to next Quarter for their Consideration and advice - which is agreed to be left for that purpose untill next Month - Abigail Wilson Junior appeared at this Meeting with her Certificate from Richland Monthly Meeting dated the 2d Mo. 10th 1802 which is read and received ~ Andrew Eves and Martha Masters appeared at this Meeting and expressed their Intentions of Marriage with each other - Hannah Clayton and Rachel Eves are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the Young Woman and report to next Meeting -

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 20th day of the 10th Mo 1802 - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The Representatives were present excepting one - a reason for whose absence - was given - John Jddings? [Geddings?]and Ann his Wife appeared at this Meeting with a Certificate for themselves & their four Minor Children namely Esther, Joseph, James and William which was read and received A Certificate was handed from Mens Meeting from Monthly Meeting dated the - for Jonathan Evans and Priscilla his Wife with their four Children namely Josiah, Moses Coats, Sarah and Jonathan which was read and received ~

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Image 72 48 One of the Friends appointed to the oversight of Pine Grove Meeting informs - She attended - they are continued ~ At this Meeting the Queries were read and considered and Answers to the 1th. 2nd. & 9th prepard in Writing - to be forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philada. - Answer 1th. All our Meetings for Worship and Discipline have been kept up and attended on first days by a considerable number - other days of the Week not so well attended - the Hour nearly observed by most - Some deficiencies in drowsiness - but of other unbecoming Behaviour generally clear - 2nd Love and Unity subsists in a good degree amongst us - Tale-bearing back biting & discouraged - A Care rests on the Minds of Friends to end Differences when they appear - 9th There are a number amongst us we beleive whose Minds are Impressed with the Importance of this Query Whereby an Exercise is Witnessed to labour for the true spirit of Judgement - A Minute was produced to this Meeting - in conjunction with Catawissa Monthly Meeting - Stating the Difficulties we labour under with respect to our remote situation from our Quarterly Meeting and a consequent deprivation of the Benefits resulting therefrom - the Subject hereof is fully united with by this Meeting and the Clerk is directed to sign it - Andrew Eves and Martha Masters Appeard the Second time and expresses the continuation of their Intentions of Marriage with each other - No obstructions appearing - and their parents consenting - they are at liberty to accomplish said Marriage according to Discipline - Anne Kester and Hannah Clayton are appointed to the Oversight thereof and report to our next Meeting ~ John Irwin and Mary Fisher appeared at this Meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with each other Ann Gddings? is appointed to make the necessary enquiry and report to our next Meeting - A paper was forwarded to this Meeting from Tillah Kyler who had deviated from the good order established amongst us in the Accomplishment of her Marriage - for which Disorderly conduct she expresses a Sincere Sorrow and Such of the Friends as had visited her reporting favorably concerning her - her paper of acknowledgement was accepted by this Meeting - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The Preparative Meeting Informs - That Mary Clark has So far deviated from the paths of Rectitude and Virtue as to become the

Image 71 49 The Mother of a Child - in an unmarried state - This Meeting appoints Elizabeth Kiteley, Mercy Ellis and Elizabeth Lundy to visit her and report of her disposition to a future Meeting Fishing Creek Preparative Meeting Informs That Catharine Smith requests to become a Member of our Society - it being laid before Men’s Meeting - It is thought proper to appoint a Committee to unite with the Men Friends in visiting her Anna Kester and Rachel Eves are named to that Service and desired to report to next Meeting -

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 17th. of the 11th. Mo. 1802 - The Representatives were all present - A Certificate from Hardwick Monthly Meeting was handed from Mens Meeting for James Winner and his six Minor Children Namely Abraham, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, James and Sarah - which was read and received - Mary Winner Wife of James Winner appeared at this Meeting with her Certificate from Kingwood Monthly Meeting which was read and received ~ Friends still extend a Care towa[r]ds Ann Mitchell - The Friends appointed to the care of Pine Grove Meeting have nothing further to report since last Month - they are continued - Friends appointed to the Oversight of the Marriage of Andrew Eves and Martha Masters inform - that the Saw nothing but what was orderly - Hannah Packer appeard at this Meeting and presented a paper condemning her Conduct in accomplishing her Marriage with her first Cousin contrary to the good order of Society - it is thought proper The Committee should take an opportunity with her and judge of the Sincerity of her offering Preparative Meeting Informs That Rachel Parker is desirous of becoming a Member of our religious Society - the same being laid before Mens Meeting it is thought proper to appoint a Committee to unite with Men Friends in visiting her and report of her disposition to a future

Image 70 49 ½ This Minute belongs to the 11th Mo 1802 - The Friends appointed to unite with Men Friends in a Visit to Catharine Smith concerning her being joined in Membership - Reports that they performed that Service to a good degree of Satisfaction - The Committee is desired to inform her to attend at next Monthly Meeting (one on the other side)

Image 69 49 ¾ This Minute belongs to the 11th Mo. 1802

The Friends appointed in the case of Mary Clark inform - That they attended to the appointment and were unitedly of the mind it would not tend to the advantage of the individual or the Meeting to continue her a member - And Mens Meeting concurring therein they have concluded to prepare a paper of Denial against her and inform her of it - and also to release the Committee of Women Friends

Image 68 50 [continuing from the meeting in the 11th Month 1802] Monthly Meeting - Elizabeth Lundy - Elizabeth Roberts and Sarah Carpenter Senior - are appointed to that Service - John Irwin and Mary Fisher appeared the Second time and expressed they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other - no Obstructions appearing they are at liberty to accomplish Said Marriage according to Discipline Elizabeth Kiteley and Abigail Wilson are appointed to have the oversight thereof & report to next Monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 22nd. of the 12th Mo. 1802 ~ A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Bradford Monthly Meeting dated the [blank space] for Robert Hawley and Patience his Wife and their five Children namely Gideon, Ann, Robert, Enos & Nathan recommending them as Members which was read and received - One of the Friends appointed to the Oversight of Pine Grove Meeting informs she attended, the same Committee are continued This Meeting is informed by a Friend on behalf of the Committee appointed in the case of Hannah Packer that they had taken an opportunity with her, and express they had felt a tenderness for her. But did not beleive it would be profitable for her - to accept her paper at present it is therefore thought proper by Mens Meeting to prepare apaper of Testification against her and inform her of it The Friends appointed to visit Rachel Parker, inform this Meeting that they performed that Service and felt a good degree of Unity with her Request and in concurrence with men Friends think it right to receive her as a Member The Committee is desired to inform her to attend at next Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed to the oversight of the Marriage of John Irwin and Mary Fisher informs that it was conducted with becoming order - The Friends appointed to unite with Men Friends in a visit

Image 67 51 in a visit to Catharine Smith concerning her being joined in membership Report This Meeting is informed that Catharine Smith was prevented from attending by Indisposition In the Case of Ann Mitchell this Meeting is informed she has returned to Buckingham with her Brother The Committee is continued ‘till an Endorsement is made on her Certificate

Muncy Monthly Meeting Held the 19th. of 1th. Mo. 1803 © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

At this Meeting The Queries were all read and considered and the following Answers prepared in writing in order to be transmitted to our next Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia 1st. Our Meetings on First days are generally well attended as also those for Discipline - but on other days of the Week they are smaller - The hour mostly observed nothing to remark respecting Sleeping or other unbecoming behaviour in Meeting ~ 2nd - Love and Unity is maintained in a good degree amongst us - Talebearing backbiting and spreading Evil Reports generally guarded against - No apparent differences amongst us - 3d - There are a Number amongst us whose Minds are anciously Labouring to discharge the trust reposed in them in these respects 4th Friends are carefull we beleive in the observance of this Qurey - 5th Those among us in streightened circumstances have been releived and an extension of care is also revived for the School Education of Friends Children - none placed from amongst Friends with us - 6th Clear as far as appears of the Particulars of this Query - 7th There are no Slaves amongst us and for the Free Black People and Children we beleive Friends are in a good degree carefull to treat them as recommended - 8th Carefull we believe in the particulars of this Qurey

Image 66 52 9th - Friends engaged in the Exercise of the Discipline are measurably carefull to discharge their Duty in the manner recommended - The Friends appointed to the Oversight of Pine Grove Meeting are continued - A Certificate from Catawissa Monthly Meeting dated the 25th of the 12th Mo. 1802 for Abner Mendenhale and Lydia his Wife with their four Minor Children namely Joshua, Thomas, Mary and Ely - which was read and received ~ Ann Mitchels Certificate was handed from Mens Meeting with an Endorsement theron for our perusal - directed to Buckingham Monthly Meeting where she returned - in consequence hereof the Committee in her case are released Catharine Smith now attending - This Meeting with the approbation of Mens Meeting agrees to recieve her into Membership with us - Agreeably to the Report at the last Month in the case of Rachel Parker - she had now attended - This Meeting with the approbation of Mens Meeting agrees to receive her into membership with us -- A letter was handed from Mens Meeting Dated Richland the 16th. of 12 Mo 1802 respecting Saml. McCarty? and Margaret his Wife - they having accomplished their Marriage out of the unity of Friends and at the request of Said Meeting a Committee is appointed in concurrence with Men Friends to visit them and to enquire into their case - Sarah Carpenter, Martha Parker & Elizabeth Kiteley are appointed to that Service - A Paper of Denial in the case of Hannah Packer was handed to this Meeting from Mens Meeting which was read and signed - A paper of Denial against Mary Clark was produced having the Concurrence of Mens Meeting was read & signed - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Fifteen Shillings towards the Yearly Meeting Stock was now Collected and agreed to be forwarded -

Image 65 53 Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held the 16th of the 2nd Mo 1803 The Friends appointed to the Oversight of Pine Grove meeting are continued Part of the Committee appointed to visit Samuel MCarty and Wife attended to the appointment but had not an opportunity with them the Man friends being absent Judah Folk requests a Certificate to Richland Monthly Meeting for himself Sarah his Wife and their Eight Minor Children namely Samuel, Eleoner, Mary, Ann, Thomas, Elizabeth, Jane, Amelia Amy Paxon and Sarah Warner junr. are appointed to unite with men friends in makeing the needfull enquiery and prepare an essay to bee produced to our next Monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 23d. day of the 3d. Mo. 1803~ A Certificate from Catawissa Monthly Meeting dated the 22nd of the 1st Mo. 1803 - for Abel Roberts his Wife Elenor with their Son Moses and also two of Robert Fields Minor Children namely Pennina & Phoebe who are placed with them which was read and accepted The Friends appointed to the Oversight of Pine Grove Meeting are continued ~ The Committee in the Case of Saml. McCarty & Wife attended to the Appointment - they inform this Meeting they could not encourage them to bring forward an Offering at present ~ Martha Widdifeilds name is added to the Committee & they are requested to extend a further care towards them and to report thereon to a future Meeting - The Preparative Meeting Informs - That Susannah Hoagland formerly Batton has so far deviated from

Image 64 54 the good order of Society as to accomplish her Marriage before a Justice of the Peace with a Man not of our Religious Society - it being laid before Men Friends - it is thought proper to appoint a Committee to visit her which this Meeting concurs with and Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker and Patience Hawley are named to unite with Men friends and report their sense of her disposition to a future Meeting John Whitaker and Abigail Carpenter appeared at this Meeting and expressed their Intentions of Marriage with each other - Martha Parker and Deborah Warner are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the Young Woman and to report to our next Monthly Meeting ~ This Meeting is informed of an Omission in the Reports to the last Quarterly Meeting before the Yearly Meeting in not mentioning whether we received the London Yearly Meeting Epistle and likewise whether we were willing to contribute to the yearly Meeting Stock - it is therefore minuted at this time that it may be remembered when the case occurs again ~ Benjn. Parson requests a Certificate to Sadsbury Monthly Meeting for himself Jane his Wife and their Eight Minor Children namely Isaiah, William, Benjamin, Sarah, Jane, Joseph, George and Hestor - Amy Parson and Sarah Carpenter are appointed to unite with Men friends © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

in making the needfull enquiry and prepare an essay to be produced to our next Monthly Meeting -

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 20th. of the 4th Month 1803 The Representatives being called were all present, except One ~ At this Meeting the Queries were read and the following answers judged nearly to comprize our present State and appoints Martha Caoyd? as Representative to attend the ensuing Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philada therewith

Image 63 55 1st. All our Meetings both for Worship and Discipline have been kept up and attended by a considerable number of Friends - The Hour nearly observed, Friends are we beleive in a good degree preserved from sleeping or other unbecoming Behaviour in Meetings ~ 2nd Love and Unity is in the general maintained amongst us Tale Bearing, Back Biting and evil Reports in a good degree guarded against us - we know of no differences amongst us - 9th. A Care rests on the Minds of many Friends - That Offenders - may be dealt with as this Query directs - Care is extended towards the poor amongst us The Friends appointed to the Care of Pine Grove Meeting are still Continued ~ The Committee in the Case of Samuel McCarty and Wife have not had an opportunity with them - it is Therefore continued under their care ~ The Friends appointed last Month to visit Susanna Hoagland report - That they had an Opportunity with her and that she appeared to be in a tender disposition and very desirous of being retained in membership - but it is judged best to continue her case under the care of the same Committee John Whitaker and Abigail Carpenter appeared the second time at this Meeting, and expressed the Continuance of their Intentions of Marriage with each other - no obstructions appearing - they are at liberty to accomplish their said Intentions according to the good order established amongst us - Sarah Warner and Martha Parker are appointed to attend the Marriage and report thereon to the next Monthly Meeting ~ A Certificate for Benjamin Parson Jane his Wife and their eight Minor Children Isaiah, William, Benjamin, Sarah, Jane, Joseph, George and Hestor, was brought in from Men friends read here and Signed ~ Muncy Preparative Informs - That Susanna McCasland late Lundy - hath so far deviated from the good order of our Society - as to accomplish her Marriage by the assistance

Image 62 56 of a Justice of Peace - with a Man not of our Religious Society Martha Widdifield, Elizabeth Lundy and Martha Parker - are appointed to unite with Men Friends - in paying her a Visit and report their sense concerning her - to a future meeting - They likewise inform That Cassandra Smith late Walliss hath in like manner deviated, her Case is left ‘till another Monthly Meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Request was made for a Certificate for Martha Widdifield Junior - to Pelham Monthly Meeting Upper Canada - Elizabeth Carpenter and Rachel Ellis - was appointed to make the needfull enquiry - and prepare an Essay against our next Monthly Meeting Henry Widdifield requests a Certificate for himself, Martha his wife, with their Minor Children - Mordecai, Robert, William, Joseph - Benjamin and Mary - to the Monthly Meeting of Pelham in Upper Canada - Rachel Ellis and Elizabeth Carpenter are appointed to unite with Men Friends in making the needfull enquiry - in order that one may be prepared - The Collection for the Poor at this time amounts to five shillings and six pence half-penny -

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held 18 of the 5 mo 1803 This meeting is informed by one of our members who attanded the quarterly meeting - that the friend appointed as our representative attended but has not yet returned = and also infomd that complaint was made by Several monthly meeting that there was a Deficency in many in attending their weekday meeting - which was cause of of [sic] assembling themselves with those whose ministry cometh not through a free channel all which tendeth to weaken and wear the minds from the true gosple the friends apointed to pine grove meeting is continued

Image 61 57 the friends apointed in the case of Samuel Mc.carty and wife report they have not had an opertunity with them Martha Widdifield being one of that number desired a releasment therefrom Which this meeting granting susannah Hogland is continued under the same committy to report when ready the friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of John Whitiear and Abigail Carpenter report that they attended and saw nothing but what was orderly Susanah Mccasling case is continued under the care of the same friends and Mercy Ellis is added thereto Our Beloved friend Jesey Hains spread before this meeting a concern that had rested on his mind to make a religious visit to the families of this monthly meeting which was cordialy united with and the following friends are apointed to acompany our said friend his undertaking to wit - Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Rachel Eves and Abigail Wilson Brought up from our preparitive meeting the case of Sarah Randol formerly Colines she having trans grest the rules of our disipline in marring with one not in membership with friends before a magistrate this meeting apoints Martha Star and Abigail Willson to unite with men friends in visiting her and make report to next Monthly Meeting - A certificate for sarah yarnal from catewisia was handed to this Meeting recomending her as a member which was read and received there was a certificate produst to this meeting for Martha Widdifield jr recomending her as amember of our religeous Socity to pelham monthly Meeting which was read and Signd Likewise one for Henry Widdifield and Martha his wife in order to join pelham Monthly meeting in uper cannada recommending them as ministers in good Esteem, and six minor Children Namely Mordica, Robert, William, Joseph, Benjamin and Mary which was read and sign © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 60 58 Fishing creek preparitive Meeting in forms that Mary Philips requests our certificate in order to join pelham Monthly meeting in uper cannada Rachel Eves, Hannah Claton and Elizabeth Eves are apointed to prepare an essay for the aprobation of next Monthly Meeting - the case of Casandra smith coming under consideration in regard to her marring a man not in membership with friends this meeting desires the comity apointed in afamily visit to unite with our friend Jesey hains to attend to that service Namely Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 22 of the 6 month 1803 - The friends apointed to have the oversight of pine grove meeting are continued several haveing attended since last month Sarah Warner and Mercy Ellis are added to that commity The friends apointed in the case of Samuel Mccarty and wife report they have not had an opertunity with them they ar[e] continued The friends that have the care of susanah Hogland case report they have not complyd thererwith she being removed some distance Rachel Hanes is added thereto The friends apointed in the case of susanah Mccasling report that they have not visited her on account of her desireing a little time to concider thereon they are continued The commity apointed to acompany our friend Jesse Hains in a visit to the family of this monthly Meeting informs that as far as it has been complyd with was in a good degree satisfactory and in many instances instrutive boath to the visited and visitor The comity in the case of Casandra Smith report they have not complyd therewith Rachel Hains and Martha Parker is added A certificate for Mary Philips was handed to this meeting from men friends which was read and Signd recommending her as amember to pelham Monthly Meeting in uper cannada Informd from mens meeting that Samuel Pots and Mary his wife requests our certificate with there three minor Children Namely Ruth anna, Edward gariguss and Deborah in order to join catewisa

Image 59 59 Monthly Meeting Rachel Ellis and Amy Paxton and Sarah Warner are apointed to make the needfull inquirie and unite with men friends in preparing an Esay for the aprobation of next monthly Meeting our friend Mary Pots having filld the station of Clerk at this Meeting some time to good Satisfaction as far as apears having removd to live within the verge of another meeting friends thought fit to apoint a commity to bring forward a name for that Service Esther Lundy, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Precila Eves, Abigail Willson, Rachel Ellis, Elizabeth Kitely are apointed to unite on that ocation The friends apointed to unite with men friends in a visit to Sarah Randol report they preformd that service to agood Degree of satisfaction they are continued to that service

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 20th of the 7 month 1803 - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The comity appointed last month to bring forward a sutable name for the station of Clerk to this meeting met accordingly and ware unitedly of the mind to purpose Abigail Willson for that station which this meeting cordially unites with and she acepts The queries was read and 3 answerd to in writing in order to be forwarded to our next quarterly meeting held in Philadelphia as nearly representing our state at present Precila Eves is apointed to attend with the reports one of the commity apointed to have the oversight of Pine grove meeting report that she attended since last month they are continued The case of Susannah Hogland is continued under the care of the same friends The friends apointed in the case of samule Mccarty and wife report they have not complyd with they are continued The friends apointed to unite with men friends in a visit to Susanah Mccasling report that they visited her she not apearing in in [sic] any biterness against friends but had a change to be disunited from the religious felowship with them on acount her husband not being amember of that Society freinds think proper to leave her case to men friends to proceed as they think proper fit The case of casandra smith is continued under the same friends

Image 58 60 A certificate for Samuel Pots and Mary his wife with their three minor Children Namely Ruthanna, Edward garigus and deborah was read and signd recomending them as members to catewisa monthly meeting Sarah Randols case is continued under the care of the Same friends

Muncy Monthly Meeting held the 24th of the 8th month 1803 The representative apointed to atend the quarterly Meeting informd this meeting that through indisposition was not able to attend The friends that are apointed to have the oversight of pine grove meeting is continued The friends apointed in the case of susanah hogland report they have not complyd therewith they are continued Sarah Randols case is continued under the care of the same friends The friends apointed in the case of samuel Mccarty and wife report that they have complyd therewith to Some degree of satisfaction they are continued to that service to report to some future meeting The friends apointed to visit Casandra smith informd they preformd that visit to some degree of Satisfaction they are continued to that service to report to some future meeting A testimony of disownment was handed to this meeting from men friends for susanah Mccasling which was read and signd

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends Held the 20th of the 9 mo. 1803 - the friends apointed to have the oversight of Pine grove meeting report they have not attended Since last month they are continued

Image 57 61 our Beloved friends Mary gilbert and Anna Mislin attended this meeting and produst certificates from their Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia expresive of their unity and tender sympathy with them - this Meeting is also desireous of manifesting their concurence with them herein there gospel labours amongst us being truly acceptable and cordial to many friends The comity apointed in the case of susanah Hogland report that they have not had an opertunity with her on acount of her distant removal they are continued the case of Sarah randol coming under A Weighty consideration She offring a Paper of acknowledgement to this meeting but it being not so satisfactory as could be desired she is continued under the care of the same friends Elizabeth Kitely is added thereto to visit her the case of Casandra Smith is continued under the care of the same friends fishing creek preparitive meeting informs this meeting that sarah Eves having fill the station of over seer and being desirious of being releast from that service Elenor Roberts is namd for that place which this meeting with the aprobation of men friends unites with and She accepts the case of samuel Mccarty and wife is continued under the care of the same friends

Image 56 62 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 18th. day of the 10th Month 1803 All the Representatives appeared, but one - for whose absence a reason was given - A Letter was presented by men friends from George Churchman a friend of Nottingham Monthly Meeting informing that himself and a friend of said Meeting together with some Friends of Deer Creek - expected to be at our Monthly Meeting but misunderstanding the time of holding it were too late and requesting if it was agreeable to Friends that the Monthly Meeting might be adjourned to the 26th. of the Month and fourth of the Week which being spread and deliberated on in this meeting it is in concurrence with men Friends agreed to accede to our Friends prospect and in consequence thereof the Meeting is adjourned -

26th. of the Month and 4th. of the Week Friends met The Friends appointed to have the oversight of Pine Grove Meeting report they have not attended since last month they are continued - The Friends appointed in the case of Susannah Hoagland report they have not had an opportunity with her - they are contd - The Friends appointed in Cassandra Smith’s case Report they have not had an opportunity with her they are contd - This Meeting taking into consideration the propriety of having the Queries copied over in our Meeting Book - Phoebe Randall and Rachel Ellis the younger are appointed to that Service also to record the minutes of our Monthly Meeting from time to time as occasion may require Abigail Wilson, Sarah Warner and Mercy Ellis are appointed to assist in correcting and revising them - After a Weighty deliberation and free concurrence this Meeting appoints Elizabeth McCarty assistant Clerk - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The Queries were read and considered and answers to the 1st. 2nd. & 9th. prepared in writing in order to be forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philada. to attend with which Deborah Warner and Jane McCarty are appointed

Image 55 63 Answer 1st. There are a number amongst us careful in the attendance of Meetings for Worship and Discipline - Not-withstanding there is a slackness in some others in the attendance of Week day meetings - the Hour not always So nearly observed as could be desired - no unbecoming behaviour to remak except a few Instance of Drowsiness at times - 2nd There are Seasons wherein a Measure of that precious cementing influence is felt that unites us one unto another and herein a labour is maintained to guard a spirit of Detraction in its various modes and forms and also to reconcile differences if any appear - 9th We believe Friends who are actively engaged with exercise of the Discipline are labouring according to ability received to treat with offenders agreeably to the recommendation of this Query- A Collection for the relief of poor friends is continued with us - Sarah Randals paper of acknowledgement was read and deliberated on and unitedly agreed to lay it before Mens Meeting for their sense thereof - Men friends think proper to leave it another Month under the care of the same Friends to inform her to be present - The Committee appointed in the case of Saml McCarty and wife having payd them another visit were of the mind it would be best to leave it for some time with themselves and Mercy Ellis is added to them

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 23d of the 11th Mo. 1803 - The Friends appointed to the care of Pine Grove Meeting not having attended since last month are continued - The Friends appointed in the case of Cassandra Smith inform they have not had an opportunity of visiting her since last Month - they are continued - One of the Friends appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting was prevented attending by Indisposition of her Mother - the other attended - but had nothing given her in charge to communicate to this Meeting - A Certificate was produced for Southland Monthly

Image 54 64 Meeting in Virginia for Esther Starr recommending her as a member in good esteem amongst them - which was read and accepted - Sarah Randall being present at this Meeting her paper of acknowledgement was read and received - The Friends appointed in the case of Susannah Hoagland inform That they visited her in a degree of satisfaction - and she appearing here with a paper - condemning her Deviation in marriage - it was read and accepted -

Thomas Mather and Elizabeth Eves appeared at this Meeting and expressed their intended marriage with each other - the consent of Parents is expected at our next Monthly Meeting - Hannah Kester and Anna Kester are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the Young Woman - A Letter was produced from Mens Meeting from two friends of Sadsburey Monthly Meeting respecting Jane Daltons deviation in Marriage she being their member - but having removed within the limits of this meeting - Men friends having considered the case agree to appoint thereon - in consequence whereof Women friends unite in the appointment and the following friends are named to attend to the case in company with men friends - to wit Elizabeth Kitely, Sarah Warner senior and Sarah Lukens

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 21st. of the 12th. Mo. 1803 - One of the Friends appointed to the Care of Pine Grove Meeting attended since last Month - Thomas Mather and Elizabeth Eves appeared at this Meeting a second time and having consent of parents - expressed they continued their Intentions of Marriage with each other - No objection appearing - Anna Kester and Hannah Clayton are appointed to attend said Marriage and report to next Monthly Meeting Friends appointed in the Case of Jane Walton inform - They have not performed that service - they are continued - Part of the Committee appointed in the case of Cassandra Smith

Image 53 65 having paid her a Visit - unitedly agree - That they thought it might be best to inform her to come forward with an offering - which this Meeting concurs with and the Committee is desired to inform her - she having expressed a desire of retaining her right of Membership - the Committee apprehending there was a good degree of honesty of intentions in her Mind - Fishing Creek Informs - That Ann Wilson has become the Mother of a Child in an unmarried state - this Meeting therefore appoints Esther Lundy, Anna Kester and Sarah Masters to unite with men Friends in visiting her and inform this Meeting in what disposition they find her -

At a Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held at Muncy the 18th. of the 1st. Mo. 1804 - The Queries were all read and solidly considered and answered in writing in order to be forwarded to our next Quarterly of Women Friends held in Philada. and a Collection for the Yearly Meeting stock (two dollars) having been forwarded - Friends appointed to the Oversight of Pine Grove Meeting are continued - Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Thomas Mather and Elizabeth Eves report they attended - and that it was orderly conducted - The Case of Jane Walton is continued under care of same Friends The Committee is desired to extend their care concerning Cassandra Smith in notifying her the result of the Monthly Meeting

The Friends appointed in the case of Ann Wilson report they have not had an opportunity with her - are continued Ann Farr produced a Certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting dated the 12th. Month 1803 recommending her as a Member which was read and with the approbation of Mens Meeting - received - Answer 1th - All our Meetings for Worship and Discipline have been attended since last Quarter by a considerable Number of Friends - tho’ some are deficient with respect to this duty on Week days - The Hour as nearly observed as the distant situation of Friends will admit - in a good degree preserved from sleeping or other unbecoming

Image 52 66 2nd Love and Unity is in a good degree maintained amongst us - talebearing backbiting and Evil reports discouraged - no differences amongst us - 3d The minds of many Friends amongst us are anxiously exercised to bring up those under direction in that plainness and simplicity that Truth leads into, and to keep them from those corrupting things which this safe Director leads out of - 4th We Believe Friends are in general preserved from passing the Bounds of Moderation in any of the particulars of this Query 5th The Necessities of poor Friends have been relieved from time to time as they occur - School Education is attended to as far as our remote Situation has admitted - 6th Carefull as far as appears in the Observance of this Query 7th There are no Slaves amongst us and the few Black people that are in Friends families in some instances a good degree of care is extended to - 8th Carefull we beleive in these respects - 9th Care is taken to deal with Offendors we Beleive in measure according to the recommendation of this Query

At a Monthly Meeting of women friends Held at Muncy 22nd of 2nd mo. 1804 the representatives was cald and apeard the friends apointed to the oversight of pine grove meeting report they hav not attended since Last month they are continued A certificate was handed to this meeting from mens meeting for Jonah Hambleton and Anna his wife with there children Namely Susanah, Jane, Samuel, Hannah, John, Moses, Aaron, stephen, William, Elizabeth and anna from Buckingham Monthly Meeting recomending them as members of our religious Society which was read and receivd The friends apointed in the case of Jane Talton report they have not had an opertunity with her they are continued

Image 51 67 The friends apointed in the case of Casandra Smith report they have not had an opertunity of informing her they are continued

The comity apointed in the case of Ann Wilson produst a written report to this meeting that they had visited her in company with men friends and finding her natural capasity so weak they are of the mind that no notice be taken concerning her transgresion which this meeting with the aprobation of mens Meeting unites with nevertheless we are of the mind that a motherly care ought to be extended from time to time as ocation may offer William Fishers certificate being indorst upon in order to Join centre monthly Meeting with Hannah his wife and there children namely Lydia, Hannah, Elizabeth, William, Beulah, Sarah and Thomas (Mary having married since being recomended to this meeting) the endorsment was read and aproved and Signd in behalf of this meeting A report brought in from preparitive meeting concerning Hannah Hogland requesting to be join[ed] in membership with friends Elizabeth Kitely, Sarah Warner, Rachel Hains, Mercy Ellis are apointed to unite with men friends in a visit to her on the ocation and report to our next monthly meeting

At monthly meeting of women friends held at muncy the 21st of the 3rd mo. 1804 The representatives being cald was present - Two of the comity that have the oversight of p[ine] grove meeting report they attended since Last month The case of Jane walton is continued under the care of the same friends

Image 73 68 Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held 13 of the 4 mo 1804 - the representatives being called were present at this Meeting the queries were all read and answers to the first Second and ninth produced from the Different preparative meetings a Summary where of is agree’d upon to be sent to the Ensueing Quarterly Meeting as nearly Descriptive of our present State to attend there with as our Representative we appoint Esther Lundy The Friends appointed in Jane Waltons Case are Continued Casandra Smiths Case is Continued under the Same friends Care the minuet respecting Hannah Hogeland was read in this meeting - and friends expressing their concurance with her being received into membership the case is refered to mens Meeting for their concurance - She being present An endorsment on Rose Packer Certificate was produced to this meeting which was Satisfactory and a Certificate for Zillah Koiler? [Kyler?] was produced which was approved of the Friend appointed in the case of Magdalane Murry are Continued This Meeting is informed that John Jddings request our certificate for himself wife and four Children to Centre Monthly meeting Martha Parker and Anne Paxton are appointed to unite with men friend to prepare one Elizabeth McCarty informs this meeting that She purposed to leave this place = and is therefore Desireous of a releasment from being assistant Clerk - which this meetg grants in consequence of her request

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69 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 23 of 5 mo 1804 the representatives being called were present the friend appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting informed that She attended and that a concern was Spread in that meeting in regard to our young People geting into the vain fashions of the world - and it is recommended to Parents to watch over this important part of their Charge with Circum Spective care the friends appointed in Jane Waltons Case inform they have not preformed that Service - they are Continued and Mercy Ellis is added to the Commity one of the friends appointed in the case of Cassandra Smith informed that She had Sent her work requesting her attendance at this meeting Magdalane Murrey Case is continued under the Same friends care A recommendation of the yearly meeting was reciev[ed] respecting the expediency of Some concerned friends Both Male and females removeing to the Indian Settlement to instruct them in useful Business als[o] an Epistle from the yearly meeting of Women friends held in London - which was acceptably read amongst us - The friends resideing at Elks lands proposed to the Simpathatic consideration of this meeting to Judg of the propriety of their holding a meeting for Worship on first days - the place proposed for holding it is the House of Jesse Hains - which request is concur’d with - and the following friends are appointed to unite with men friends in attending at the opening and to extend further care as way may appear - Namely Elizabeth Kitely, Esther Lundy, Priscilla Eves, Sarah Warner Junr and Mercy Ellis The Friends appointed to prepare an essay of Certificate

Image 75 70 for John Jdding and Ann his wife with thier four Children To wit Esther, Joseph, Jane and William - produced one which was approved and Signed - a complaint brought in from preparative meeting concerning Hannah Heston becoming the mother of a Child in an unmaried State - and this meeting appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Sarah Warner Senor and Mercy Ellis to visit and report of their care herein The Friends of Pine Grove Meeting renew their request for holding their meeting on firs days till next yearly Meetg which this Meeting approves of - the Same committy are appointed to have the over Sight as heretofore

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held the 20 of 6 mo 1804 the representatives mostly present Sarah Musgrave appeard at this meeting and produced a Certificate from Londongrove Monthly Meeting recommending her as a member which was read and receved the friends appointed in the case of Jane Walton informs that they have had an opportunity with her yet they have a Desire to See again before they make a conclusive report The friends appointed in the case Hannah Heston informs that part of them attended to the the Commity attended to the appointment but are not ready to make a full report

The friends appointed to attend the opening of the meeting at Elks lands inform that part of the commity attended in company with men friends the Meeting was held in a good Degree of Satisfaction the Same committy are continued to to [sic] have the over sight of it The Case of Samuel McCarty and wife being again revived in this meeting - the committy haveing paid them another visit informs that it is their sense that takeing all circumstances into viewe it would be best to accept their offering - the committy are continued to

Image 76 71 unite with men friends in writing to the monthly meeting of Richland on the Subject one of the friends appointed to unite in a visit to Hannah Hogeland report that they attended to the Service and are of the mind - that it may be Safe to receive her into membership with friends which we Submit to mens Meeting A friend informed this meeting that Rose Packer and Zillah Koyler requests our Certificate in order to Joyn Center Monthly meeting Martha Parker and Mercy Ellis are appointed to unite with men friends to make the necessary enquirey and if nothing appears hinder prepare an Esay for the approbation of next monthly meeting John Irwin and Sarah his wife their Certificate being endorse to recommend them as members to Center monthly meeting with thier two Children Isabel and Martha was read and Signed also a certificate for John Irwin Junr and Mary his wife with Hannah their Daughter recommending them as members to Center Monthly Meeting which was read and Signed A report was brought to this Meeting from the preparative Stateing that Magdalane Murra formerly Levingston hath gone out in marriage with a man not professing with friends - this meeting appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Sarah Warner Senior and Mercy Ellis to unite with men friends in a visit to her and report of their care herein to next or a futer monthly meeting -

Image 77 72 the friends appointed on a family Visit, Some time back, are discontinued the Service being preform’d

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 18th of 7 month 1804 The representatives being called, all appeared but one, reason’s given for her absence. The queries were all read considered and three answered to in writing the first second and ninth in order to be forwarded to our next quarterly meeting to be held in Philada the representatives to attend the same are Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Priclla Eves with the reports. The case of Jane Walton is continued under the care of the same friends. The friends appointed to bring forward a name for overseer inform they are not ready to report. A report brought from preparative meeting that Elizabeth Mccarty Junr requests our certificate in order to join Richland Monthly meeting. Sarah Warner senr. and Amy Paxton are appointed to make the necessary inquiry and if nothing appear to hinder, prepare an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The friends appointed in the case of Jane Walton report that part of the committee have had an opportunity with her to a good degree of satisfaction and are of the minde it may be safe to recommend her case to the acceptance of her monthly meeting a[t] sadsbury, it is continued under the same friends care

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 22 of the 8th. mo. 1804 The representatives being call’d were all present. One of the friends appointed to attend the quarterly meeting attended but has not returned a reason given for the others not attending. The case of Jane Walton is still continued. The friend appointed to bring forward a friend to fill the station of overseer (in place of Sarah Carpenter she being desireous of being releaset from that service) proposed Ann Hamilton which this meeting concurs with and she accepts.

Image 78 73 A certificate was produced to this meeting for Elizabeth Mcarty Junr. which was read and signed recommending her as a member to Richland Monthly meeting. A paper of disownment was produced to this meeting concerning Magdalin Murray for her out going in marriage which was read and signed the committee is to unite with men friends in reading it to her and let her know her right of appeal. Hannah Hestons case is continued to further consideration.

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 19 of the 9 mo. 1804 The representatives being called were all present The friend that attended the quarterly meeting has returned but has nothing in charge to communicate. The committee in the case of Jane Walton report that they thought prop[er] to give her liberty to make an offering to the meeting which they submit to friends. The case of Hannah Heston is continued under the care of the same friends. A request was brought in from the preparative meeting for a certificate for Anne Levingston in order to join centre monthly meeting Elizabeth Wallis and Ann Hamilton are appointed to make the needfull enquiry and if nothing appear to obstruct prepare an essay for the examination of our next monthly meeting Our beloved friends Ann Alexander of Great-Britain hath in the course of her visit in gospel labour to this land has been also amongst us, much to our comfort and at this meeting producing certificates from the monthly quarterly and yearly meeting of which she is a member bearing date 1st. of 3rd mo. 1803 13 of 3rd mo. 1803 and 27 of 5 mo. 1803 expressive of tender affectionate unity and sympathy with her; and herein we feelingly concur with them, and crave for her that peace and preservation may be her continual attendants in her arduous engagements.

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Image 81 74 Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 22 of the 10 month 1804. the representatives were all present The Queries were all read and considered and three answered in writing to wit the first Second and ninth in order to be forwarded to our ensueing Quarterly meeting to be held at Philadelphia we appoint Presula Eves and Mary Hains to attend as our representatives The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Anna Levingston produced one to this meeting recommending her as a member of our Society to Centre monthly meeting, which was read and Signed - at this meeting a weighty concern was spread from the mens meeting respecting - recommending our friend Rachel Eves to the Quarterly meeting as an approved minister amongst us - and for their concurance in admiting her as a member of the Select meeting This Meeting being informed by mens meeting of a concern that had been Spread amongst them in regard of appointing Some number of Sollid friends to the Station of Elders - and this meeting concuring herein with them appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker and Esther Lundy to unite with them in the Service a paper of Disownment was produced to this meeting by men friends against Hannah Heston - which was read and approved - the same commity are continued to attend with men friends and furnish her with a coppy of it and let her know her right of appeal

Image 82 75 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 21 of the 11 mo 1804 one of the friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting informs that they attended and had nothing in charge to communicate to this meeting The Committy appointed in the Case of Elders informs that our Friend Abigale Willson is approved of by the Committy - and this meeting fully concuring herein and she subsents to A Certificate was produced to this meeting for John Widifield and Mary his wife with their four minor Children Namely Mary, Phebe, Martha and Henry recommending them as members to Pelham monthly meeting in upper canada which was read and signed and also one for David Thomas and Hannah his wife with their four Children recommending as members to farmington monthly meeting in the State of New york which was read and Signed this Meeting is informed that Samuel Lundy requests our Certificate for himself and Sarah his wife - to Pelham monthly meeting in uper Canada - Mercy Ellis, Amy Paxton and Abigale Willson ae appointed to unite with men friend in prepareing an Essay for the approbation of next monthly meeting -

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76 Muncy Monthly meeting of friends held the 19 of the 12 mo 1804 the representatives are all present Henry Widdifield and Phebe Randal appeared at this meeting and expressed their intentions of marriage with each other Amy Paxton and martha Parker are appointed to make the usial enquirey respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements and report to next monthly meeting This meeting being informed that Mary Randal requests our Certificate in order to Join Pelham monthly meeting in upper Canada Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to make the nesecary inquirey concerning her and if nothing appears to hinder prepare an Essay of Certificate for the approbation of next monthly meetg Our Esteemed Friend Mercy Ellis opened a concern to this meeting which had for some time rested on her mind - of visiting the monthly meeting of Catawisa and also the famileys thereof as way may open and likewise our Esteemed Friend Elizabeth Kitely expressed a concern to join our said friend in the visit which this meeting unitedly Concurs with A Certificat was produced to this meeting from Hardwick and Mendon monthly meeting for Mary Parker wife of Machlon Parker - She being since the date of it Deceaced it was read and received bearing date the 2 of 6 mo 1803

Image 84 77 Muncy Monthly meeting of Women Friends held the 23 of the 1st mo 1805 the Representatives are all present at this Meeting the Queries were read - and answers produced from the Different preparative meeting to the 1st Second and ninth to be forwarded to the approaching Quarterly meeting and such of them are Sellected as are Judged most Sutable to our Setuation Henry Widdifield and Phebe Randal appeared the Second time and expressed they Continued their intentions of marriage with each other and no obstruction appearing they are at liberty to accomplich their Said marriage according to Discipline Amy Paxton and Marth[a] Parker are appointed to have the over sight thereof and report of thier care to next monthly Meetg The friends appointed in the case of of Hannah Heston inform that the appointment is Complyed with our esteemed Friends Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis haveing returned from visiting friends of Cattawisa and inform that the visit to Roaring Creek and catawisa is complyd with But there remains a few familey at Berwick and there a way which have not yet been visited and they request to have the priviledg of visiting them if way opens in their minds which is granted a Certificate was produced to this meeting for Mary Randal recommending her a member to Pelham monthly meeting in upper Canada which was read and signed

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one of the Friends appointed to have the over sight of the marriage of Henry Widdifeild informs they Both attended - and Saw nothing but that it was conducted orderly Susannah Marriott produced a Certificate from friend of Philada Directed to Hudson monthly meeting and from thence endorsed to this meeting - recommending her as a friend of Steady Deportment and Diligent in attending meetings it was read and accepted the preparative meeting informs this that Abigale Willson Junr requests our Certificate in order to join Richland monthly meeting Mercy Ellis and Sarah Lukins are appointed to make the needful enquirie and if nothing appears to hinder - prepare an Esay for the approbation of next monthly meeting - A Certificat was handed to this meeting from men’s meeting for Amos Parker and Mary his wife with their Six children Namely Tamer, Sarah, Rebecah, Mehetable, Isaiah and Elizabeth from Hardwick and Mendon Monthly Meeting recommending them as members of our religeous society it was read and accepted a Certificate was produced to this meeting for Samuel Lundy and Sarah his wife recommending them as members in Esteem, with us to Pelham monthly meeting which was read and Signed Henry Widdifield request our certificate for himsel and Phebe his wife in order to Join Pelham monthly meeting in uper canada Elizabeth Kitely and Sarah Warner Senor are appointed to unite with men friends in makeing the needful inquiries and if nothing appears to hinder - prepare an Essay for the approbation of next monthly meeting

Image 86 79 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 20 of the 3 mo 1805 the representatives were all present the friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for Abigale Willson - produced one which was read and Signed recommending her as a member to Richland monthly meeting A letter was produced to this meeting from Gun Powder monthly meeting - respecting Eloner Holland She haveing removed within the limits of this meetg and haveing some time back accomplished her marriage contrary to the rules of our society and now haveing made application to that meetg by a few lines to be reinstated - this meeting at their request takes up the subject and appoints Sarah Warner, Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis and Anna Hambleton to unite with men friends visiting her A certificate was produced to this meeting for Henry Widd[i]field and Phebe his wife recommending them as members to pelham monthly meeting which was read & signed The Minute that our friends Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis were furnished with for their visit to the famileys of Catawisa monthly meeting it being returned with an endorsement from that meeting expressive of their Satisfaction with their religeous labours amongst them A complaint brought in from preparative meeting that Margret Green formerly Battin hath so far gone a stray as to Marry a nother womans Husband therefor this meeting appoints Ann Farr?, Elizabeth Kitely and Martha Parker to unite with men friends in visiting her

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the case of Casandra Smith being again revived in this meeting it is thought proper to appoint Elizabeth Kitely, Abigale Willson and Martha Parker to visit her and inform her that unless She attends this meeting with a sutable offering a paper of Disownment will of course take place

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends hedl the 17 of the 4 mo 1805 the representatives were all present at this meeting the Queries were read, and answer produced from the Several preparative meetings to the first second and ninth _ to be forwarded to our ensueing Quarterly meeting - and Such of them are therefore Selected as are Judged sutable to our present Setuation the friends appointed to visit Elenor Hollan informs that they had an opportunity with her to a good Degree of Satisfaction - but think that another visit might be profitable to her - they are continued the friend appointed in the case of Margret Green formerly Battin - report they have not preformed that Service, they are continued the Friends appointed in the case of Cassandras Smith inform they have not had an opportunity with her - they are continued This meeting is informed - by a letter from Deer Creek Monthly meeting - that Mary Dungon who was formerly their member - but was Disowned for Marrying her first Cousin - and she haveing made application to that meeting to be reinstated in membership - and they refering the case to us - this meeting appoints Sarah Warner, Elizabeth Kitely and Martha Parker to unite with men friends in a visit to her and and [sic] report to our next monthly meeting

Image 88 81 Enos Lundy request our Certificate for himself and Rachel his wife with their Children Namely Isaac, Ruth, Sarah, Enos and Rachel in order to Join Pelham Monthly meeting Rachel Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to make the Necessary enquerey and unite with men friends in prepareing an Essay for the approveance of next monthly meeting Elijah Collins also requests our Certificate for himself and Elizabeth his wife - with their two Children Joseph and Rachel - in order to Join Pelham monthly meeting - Amy Paxton and Elizabeth Wallis are appointed to make the needful enquiry - and unite with men friends in prepareing an esay for the approveance of next monthly meeting Isreal Lundy request our certificate for himself and Rachel his wife - with thier two Children Ellen and Sarah in order to Join Pelham Monthly meeting Abigale Willson and Elizab[e]th Willson are appointed to make the Necessary enquirey and unite with men friends in prepareing an Esay for the approveance of next monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 22 of 5 mo 1805 the representatives were present The friends appointed in Elenor Hollan case inform they made her a nother visit - and were easey that her acknowledgment might go forward to her former monthly meeting - which they Submit to this meeting - and also to the Judgment of men meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The friends appointed in the case of Margret Green otherwise battin - inform they have had an opportunity with her - and that She did not appear in a Disposition capable of makeing satisfaction - and they beleived she did not desire it - her case is submited to mens meeting the committy are notwithstanding requested to attend with men freinds at the reading the paper of Disownment to her

Image 89 82 the case of casandra Smith is continued the friends appointed in the case of Mary Dungan inform they have attended to the appointment - and were favourd therein - nevertheless they think that more time given to the individual might be profitable - Ann Farr is added to the Committy the friends appointed to prepare an esay of Certificate for Enos Lundy and Rachel his wife and Children accordingly produced one which was read and Signed the friends appointed to prepare an Esay of certificate for Elijah Collins and Elizabeth his wife and their children have also produced one which was read and signed likewise the friends appointed to prepare an Esay for Isreal Lundy and Rachel his wife with their Children have produced one which was read and Signed recomending them all with their Several Children to Pelham monthly meeting in upper Canada

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 19 of the 6 mo 1805 the representatives were all present Mary Dungan Case is continued under the care of the Same friends The Epistle from the yearly meeting of Women friends held in london was received and very acceptable read amongst the Committy of men and women friends that was appointed in the case of Maergret Butten produced a testemony against her which was read and approved

Image 90 83 the Committy appointed in the case of Samuel McCarty and wife haveing extended much Care towards them withou[t] the Desired effect it appears to be the mind of the mens meet and this also - that more labour on the subject is useless the committy are requested to write to the monthly meetg of richland and inform them of their care herein The case of Cassandra Smith being fully revived. Both in mens meeting and this meeting also and they are united in believeing it will not tend to the advantage of the indevidual to have the Subject So long before men and us - in consequence where of the committy jointly men and women are requested to write to her - and inform her that if She Doth not attend at next monthly meeting a paper of Disownment is concluded? to go against her application being made by John and Mary Bell to have their Children Mary Bee and others brought more immeadlately under the care of friends by being admited into membership in consequence where of this meeting appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Abigale Willson, Martha Parker and Mercy Ellis to attend to Service in company with men friends

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 24 of the 7 mo 1805 the representatives were present at this meeting the Quries were read and answers to the first Second and ninth prepared in order to be forwarded to our ensueing Quarterly meeting in Philada it appears not likely that any of our members can attend at this time

Image 91 84 a Certificate for James Jddings and Mary his wife with their two Sons Joseph and Caleb from third Haven monthly meeting which was read and accepted Mary Dungan cas[e] is continued the friends appointed to unite with men friends in visiting the School are Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker and Sarah Carpenter This Meeting thinks proper to appoint a committy to have the oversight of pine grove meeting and Elizabeth Kitely, Ann Farr, Mercy Ellis and Sarah Warner Junr are named to that Service The committy appointed on the request of John and Mary Bell - in behalf of their Children being admitted into membership - have complyed with their appointment to a good Degree of Satisfaction - and are of the mind it may be right to allow their request - and this meeting Jointly with mens Meeting concurs herein Robert Gilbert and Mary Bee appeared at this meeting and expressed their intentions of marriage with each other Elizabeth Kitely and Abigale Willson are appointed to make the needful enquiry respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements and report to our next monthly meeting The case of Cassandra Smith being again revived and no account from her Since the result - which has been has been [sic] writen to her - the Business respecting her is therefor finished

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 21 of the 8 mo 1805 the representatives were all present The Case of Mary Dungan is continued under the care of the Same friends

Image 92 85 This Meeting is informed by a report from fishing Creek preparative meeting that Cathrine Mather? formerly Smith has so far Deviated from the rules of good order as to accomplish her marriage with a man not in membership with friends before a magestrate Esther Lundy, Mary Parker and Priscila Eves are appointed to visit her upon the occasition and report to next monthly meeting Robert Gilbert and Mary Bee appeared here the second time and expressed they continued their intentions of marriage with each other and no obstruction appearing they are at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to Discipline - Elizabeth Kitely and Abigale Willson are appointed to have the over sight thereof and report of their care to next monthly meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

the friend appointed in the case of Elenor Hollan produced to this meeting a letter writen to Gun powder monthly meeting - in favour of her the said Elenor which was read and approved and the offering which she Sends to that meeting was also read and was Sati[s]factory the Case of Samuel McCarty and wife is concluded in this meeting - by writing to their former monthly meeting informing them that there appears no Sufficent ground for further labour with them

Muncy monthly meeting of Women friends held the 18 of the 9 mo 1805 the representatives were present The friends appointed in the case of Mary Dungan report that they have had an opportunity with her to a good Degree of Satisfaction - yet they beleive it would be best to let the matter rest on the mind of the friend - and Mercy Ellis is added to the committy to visit her again

Image 93 86 The friends appointed in the case of Cathrine Mather report that they made her a visit to a good Degree of Satisfaction She expressed a desire that friends might wait longer with her - which this meeting grants - and continues her under the care of the Same friends the friends appointed to attend the marriage of Robert Gilbert and Mary Bee informed that they attended and Saw nothing but what was orderly Aaron Paxson and Susannah Hambleton appeared at this Meeting and expressed their intentions of marriage with each other = Sarah Warner and Amy Paxson are appointed to make the needful enquirey respecting the young Woman clearness from such like engagements - and make report to next monthly meeting A certificate was produced to this meeting from Sadsbury monthly meeting for Jane Walton recommending her as a member which was read and receive[d]

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 23 of the 10 mo 1805 the representatives all answerd to their names the Queries were read and deliberated on - and answers produced in writing from the Several preparative meetings - to the 1st Second and ninth and such of them addapted as were thought Discriptive of our present Setuation - in order to be forwarded to to [sic] our ensueing Quarterly meeting in Philada and Mercy Ellis is appointed to attend there with as our representative Aaron Paxson and Susannah Hambleton appeared the Second time at this meeting and expressed that

Image 94 87 they continued their intentions of marriage with each other and no obstruction appearing they are liberty to accomplish their Said marriage according to our Discipline Amy Paxson and Deborah Warner are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report of their care to our next monthly meetg the case of Mary Dungan is continued under the care of the Same friends © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

two Certificates produced to this meeting from the monthly meeting of Philade[l]phia for the southern District one for Benjamin Morris Mary his wife and Rebecca their Daughter and one for Rachel Hill Wells recommending them as members which were read and received A Certificate from Catawissa monthly meeting for Grace Smith Daughter of Daniel Smith was handed to this meeting recommending her as a member which was read received also one from goshen monthly meeting for Esra Hains and Ann his wife with their son John - recommending them as members was read and received the case of Catharine Mather coming again before this meeting and She appearing with an offering which was read, and laid before mens meeting it is agreed to accept it and receive her again into membership

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 20 of the 11 mo 1805 the representatives were all present the representatives to our last Quarterly meeting informs that She attended one of the friends appointed to attend the marriage of Aaron Paxson and Susannah Hambleton informs they both attended and saw nothing but what was orderly

Image 95 88 the case of Mary Dungan is continued under the Same friends care this Meeting is informed that Esther Starr requests our Certificate in order to Joyn exeter monthly meeting - Abigail Willson and Martha Parker are appointed to make the Necessary enquerey and if nothing appear to hinder prepare an Essay for approbation of next monthly meeting Caleb Bayley haveing removed within the verge of Centre Monthly meeting - requests our Certificate in order to become a member there of - with his wife and children - Abigail Willson and Mercy Ellis are appointed to unite with men friends in prepareing one for the approbation of next monthly meeting Samuel Eves requests our certificate for himself and Tamer his wife with their three Children Namely Priscila, James Kitely and Isaac in order to Join Pelham mo meeting in upper Canady Eloner Kester, Ann Hambleton are appoinded to unite with men friends in prepareing an Esay of Certificate for the approbation of next monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held the 18 of the 12 mo 1805 two of the representatives present - the other two Sent reasons for thier not attending this meeting is informed of the removeal by death of our beloved friend Sarah Warner - She haveing filled the Station of over seer for some years with acceptance to us - and as it is expedient there Should be another appointed in her place the following friends are appointed viz Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Martha parker, Ann Hambleton, Sarah Carpenter

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a Certificate was produced to this meeting for Esther Starr recommending her as a member in good esteem to Exeter monthly meeting which was read and Signed the Committy on the case of Mary Dungan produced a writen report to this meeting expressive of their concurance with her paper of acknowledgment going forward to Deer creek monthly meeting the committy are continued to unite with men friends in writing to Said monthly meeting This Meeting is informed by a committee of Centre Monthly Meeting of a concern that had spread amongst them respecting a joint application with this Meeting for holding a Quarterly Meeting - and this Meeting concurring herein appoints Ann Farr, Abigail Willson, Sarah Carpenter, Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Parker, Amy Paxson and Mercy Ellis to confer with men friends on the Subject & report - A certificate was produced this Meeting for Caleb Baily and Elizabeth his Wife and their children Eliza, Margaret, Ann, Daniel, Caleb, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Titus, recommending them as members to Center Monthly Meeting which was read and Signed - Also one for Sameul Eve and Tamer his wife and three children Priscilla, James Kitely, and Isaac which was read and signed recommending them to pelham Monthly Meeting in Upper Canada. This Meeting being informed that John and Abigail Whitacre requesting our Certificate in order to join Farmington Monthly Meeting - This Meeting appoints Ann Hamilton, Sarah Warner to unite with Men friends in preparing one -

Image 97 90 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 22nd of 1st mo 1806 The representatives being called were all present the friends appointed in the case of overseer inform that they have it under considerration and have a friend in prospect who Desired to have time for further consideration, which is granted the friends appointed to unite with the committee of Centre monthly meeting respecting Joyning them in a request for a Quarterly meeting haveing Sollidly confered with Said committee agree’d to unite with them in their prospect and appoint two friends Namely Anna Kester and Eloner Roberts to attend Catawissa Monthly meeting with men friends upon the occasition at this meeting the Queries were all read - and answers produced in writing from the Several preparative meeting - and Such of them Selected as were Judged Discriptive of our present Setuation - to be forwarded to our ensueing Quarterly meeting to be held in Philada to attend there with Susan Marriott is appointed as our representative - 2 Dollars is collected and Sent forward as our shair of the yearly meeting stock A Certificate was produced to this meeting for John and Abigail Whitekar recommending them as member to farmington monthly meeting which was read and Signed Benjamin Kester and Ruth Carpenter appeard at this meeting and Signified their intentions of marriage with each other Amy Paxson and Martha Parker are appointed to make the needful enquerey respecting the young Woman clearness from such like engagements and report to next monthly meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

the friends appointed in the case of mary Dungan produced a letter to accompany her paper of acknowledgment to Deer Creek monthly meeting - they were both united with - and the letter signed by the Clerk

Image 98 91 our Esteemed friends Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis expressed a concern they had of visiting fishing Creek Meeting and the famileys of friends constueing it as far as they may see their way here in - this meeting expressing their concurance with them - they are liberty to pursue their prospect

Muncey Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 19th. 2nd. mo. 1806- The representatives were all present but one who was prevented by indisposition - The friend that was proposed by the committee, for the Station of overseer, has the subject under her consideration another month - the friends appointed to attend Catawissa Monthly Meeting on the request of friends from Centre Monthly Meeting - inform that one of them attended in company with men friends - the Monthly Meeting of Catawissy having appointed a committee - it was concluded that a committee of Men friends from each Monthly viz. Catawissa and Muncy be appointed to visit Centre Monthly Meeting, and if any Women friend feel a desire to attend with men friends their company will be acceptable, or otherwise they will be excused - on account of the distance - Benjamin Kester and Ruth Carpenter appeared at this meeting the Second time - and expressed the continueance of their intentions of marriage with each other and no obstruction appearing - they are at liberty to accomplish their Said marriage - according to our descipline - Martha Parker and Ann Paxson - are appointed to have the oversight of the marriage, and report of their care to next monthly meeting - Mary Dungan’s paper of acknowledge-

Image 99 92 ment is sent forward to Deer Creek Monthly Meeting and also a letter of Recommendation from this Meeting - Our friends Elizabeth Kitely and and Mercy Ellis having performed the Visit they had in prospect - we hope to the Satisfaction of those visited - and to the peace of their own minds~

Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 20th of the 3rd mo. 1806 - the representatives all present - the friends apointed to bring forward a friend to fill the place of overseer some time back purposd Amy Paxton which after consideration she accepting thereof and the meeting uniting therewith - the friends apointed to attend the marriage of Benjamin Kester and Ruth Carpenter informd they attended and saw nothing but that it was conducted orderly Being informd from mens meeting that a comitty was apointed to unite with Catewise [Catawissa] and Centre Monthly Meeting comity in regard of requesting a Quarterly meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

this meeting uniting therewith apoints Ann Farr, Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Abigail Willson, Martha Parker and Rachel Eves to meet with men friends the day preceeding the fifth mo monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 23d. of the fourth Month 1806 - The Representitives were all present, but one, for whose absence a reason was given ~ The Queries were all read, the first, second, & ninth answered in writeing, in order to be forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia.

Image 100 93 The Friends appointed at the request of Centre monthly Meeting are continued.

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 21th of 5mo 1806 The Representitives were present, The friends that attended the Quarterly Meeting informed us, that a concern was spread in that Meeting, that Friends be careful not to lay visits on the first days of the week in afternoons, but spend that time, in reading the holy scriptures, and other religious authors, also that when they go to their meals, that they make a solid pause, and turn their minds to him, who is the giver, of every perfect Gift. And it is also recommended that women friends encourage their husbands to keep from paying such Taxes as contribute to war. - and it is farther recommended that our young women be careful, not to keep unsuitable Company, or unseasonable hours.

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends, held the 18th. of the 6 mo 1806. the Representitives were present. A Certificate was produced to this meeting, from Kennet Monthly Meeting, for Mary Sugert, Wife of Joseph Sugert, which was read, and received. A Certificate from Richland Monthly Meeting, was handed to this Meeting from the Men’s Meeting, for Joel Edwards & Ann his Wife, with their minor Child James which was read & received. A request was brought up from the Preparative meeting for a Certificate for Susannah Paxson - in order to join Sadsbury Monthly Meeting - Rachel Ellis and Amy Paxson are appointed to prepare one - if upon enquiry nothing appears to obstruct - the London Epistle of Women Friends was read in this Meeting to our Comfort and Satisfaction ~

Image 101 94 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends the 23d of the 7th. Month 1806 - Representatives present - The Queries were read and the first second and eighth answered to in writing in order to be forwarded to the next Quarterly held in Philada to attend which as Represents we appoint

Rachel Hains and Priscilla Eves - who are directed to inform the Qrellg ? that the London Epistle was read to our Satisfaction ~ Copy of a Minute from Centre Mo. Mg of Women Friends was produced _ wherein they expressed their Unity to forward a Request for a Quarterly Meeting - Certificate for Susannah Paxson wife of Aaron Paxson in order to join Sadsbury Mo. Mg was produced read and signed - Certificate form third Haven Mo Mg for Hannah Jddings was produced - recommending her as a Member which was read and received The United Report of the Committees of Centre, Catawissa & Muncy Mg’s - in regard to a Quarterly Meeting was read and it appeared to be the united sense of the Friends that the Report should be forwarded ~

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends the 20th. of the 8th Mo. 1806 - The Representatives present - One of the Representatives to the Quarterly Mg informed this Mg they both attended the Quarter and had nothing in charge to communicate - Thomas Green and Alice Walton appeared at this Meeting and expressed their Intentions of Marriage with each other - her parents being present - Anna Hamilton and Ruth Kester are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the young woman and report A Certificate from Gunpowder Mo Mg - for Elenor Holland - was produced -

Image 102 95 John Watson and Ann Eves appeared at this Meeting and expressed their Intention of Marriage with each other - Ann Kester and Elenor Roberts are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the Young Woman and report next Mg -

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends the 17th. of the 9th. Month 1806 - Representatives present - Alice Walton - Report - That nothing appears to obstruct - The Young people are left at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to discipline - a paper of consent from the young man’s parents was produced - Ann Hamilton and Ruth Kester are appointed to the Oversight thereof - One of the Friends appointed to make enquiry in the case of Ann Eves reports - That nothing appeared to obstruct her proceeding in marriage with John Watson - They are therefore - at liberty to accomplish the Same according to Discipline - Ann’s Mother having sent her Consent in writing - Her Father being deceased - Ann Kester and Hannah Kester are appointed to the oversight thereof and to report to our next - Our Esteemed Friend Eunice Starr visited this Mg - and produced a Certificate from Exeter Mo Mg - expressive of their condurrence in the weighty undertaking of visiting the families of Friends of the Mg and with which this Meeting unites -

preparative Mg informs that Elizabeth Harris request our Certificate in order to join Darby Mo Mg Rachel Ellis and Deborah Warner are appointed to make the needfull enquirey - and if nothing obstructs - prepare an essay & produce to next Mg -

Image 103 96 Mary Gilbert wife of Robert Gilbert - requests our Certificate in order to join Philada. Mo Mg the Northern District Martha Parker and Sarah Carpenter are appointed to prepare one and produce to next Mg if nothing obstructs Sarah Yarnale requests our Certificate with her Husband Mordecai Yarnale in order to join Catawissa Mo Mg - Patience Hawley and Susannah Mariot are appointed to unite with men Friends - in makeing enquiry - and produce an essay to our next - if nothing appears to obstruct A request from the Prep: Mg That some Friends should be added to fill the place of Overseer - This Meeting appoints Mercy Ellis, Sarah Carpenter, Martha Parker, Ann Hamilton and Abigail Wilson to unite together and bring forward a name for that service

Muncy Mo Mg of Women Friends the 22nd. of the 10th. Mo. 1806 - Representatives present - one excepted - for whose absence a reason was assigned The three queries which calls for answers - were read and answered in writing - in order to be forwarded to the Quarterly Meeting - One of the Friends appointed to the oversight of the Marriage of Thomas Green and Alice Walton informs that she attended and that it was orderly conducted - A Friend informed the Meeting - That the Friends appointed to the oversight of the Marriage of John Watson and Ann Eves attended and that it was orderly conducted - Friends appointed in the case of Mary Gilbert’s Certificate are continued Certificate for Mordecai Yarmale and Sarah his Wife and son Peter was produced and signed - recommending them a Members to Catawissa Mo Mg -

Friends appointed to the Service - Report - That they unitedly agreed to propose Martha Parker as Overseer - withwhich the Meeting concurs and she accepting is accordingly appointed to that station -

Image 104 97 A certificate from Deer Creek Mo Mg was produced for Mary Dungan recommending her as a Member which was read and Received A Certificate for Elizabeth Harris was produced read and signed recommending her as a Member to Darby Mo Mg. Our beloved Friend Eunice Starr having preformed her visit to most of the families of this Mo Meeting - we beleive to the comfort of many minds and we doubt not to her own Solid peace -

Muncy Mo. Mg of Women Friends the 19th of the 11th Mo 1806 Representatives present - except one - for whose absence a reason was given - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Same Friends continued in the case of Mary Gilbert’s Certificate - Being informed by the mens Meeting That they have agreed to return Elenor Hollands’ Certificate - This Meeting upon considereing the Case - fully unite therewith -

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends the 24th. of the 12th. Month 1806 - Representatives present - except one - A Certificate for Mary Gilbert - was produced recommending her as a Member - to the Monthly Meeting for the Northern District of Philada. - was read and signed - George Wilson Son of George and Esther Wilson and Lydia Packer daughter of Job and Hannah Packer appeared at this Meeting and expressed their Intentions of Marriage with each other, Martha Parker and Hannah Webb are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the young woman and report to our next - two of the Parents consent was expressed in person - the other two - sent their consent in writing

Image 105 98 Muncy Preparative Informs That Rachel Lundy formerly Carpenter - hath so far deviated as to marry a man not in Membership with Friends - This Meeting therefore appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Sarah Batton and Sarah Lukens to unite with men friends in visiting her - Same Meeting also informs - That Elizabeth Lundy has so far deviated as to become the Mother of a Child in an unmarried state - This meeting appoints Elizabeth Kiteley, Sarah Batton and Sarah Lukens to unite with men friends in a visit to her

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 21 of the 1st mo 1807 the representatives were calld and two were absent - reasons given for them not attending the Queries were all read and considered and writen answers produced from the preparative Meetings - the Summary of which the Clerk is Directed to transcribe and forward to our ensueing Quarterly Meeting the friend appointed in the cases of Rachel Lundy and Elizabeth Lundy are continued the friends appointed to make the usial respecting Lydia Packer informed this Meeting that they found nothing to hinder proceeding in marriage with George Willson he produceing a certificate of his clearness likewise from center Monthly meeting they are therefore at liberty to accomplish Said Marriage according to Discipline this meeting appoints Hannah Webb and Sarah Carpenter to have the over sight therof at a meeting apointed for it at Jobe Packers

Image 106 99 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 13 of the 2 mo 1807 the representatives being called two were present reasons given for the absence of the other two the friends appointed to have the over sight of the marriage of George Willson and Lydia Packer informs that they attended and saw nothing but what was orderly

a report brought in from preparative meeting that Mary Regester? formerly Carpenter hath so far deviated from the good order of society as to accomplish her Marriage with a man not in membership with friends by the assistance of a Justice of the peace - Elizabeth Kitely and Abigail Willson are appointed to unite with men friends in visitng her and report to Next Monthly Meeting the friends appointed in the case of Rachel Lundy informs this Meeting that they had an opportunity with her and that she did not appear in a Disposition of makeing satisfaction - Elizabeth Kitely and Sarah Lukings are therefore appointed to unite with men friend in prepareing a paper of Disownment against her Elizabeth Lundys case is continued under the same friends care a friend informes this meeting that Ann Dale requests our Certificate in order to become a member of Centre Monthly meetg Abigail Willson and Martha Parker are appointed to make the Needful enqueiry and if nothing appear to hinder prepare an Essay for the approveance of next month meeting

Image 107 100 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held the 13 of 3 mo 1807 the representatives are all present the Committy in Mary Rigesters case is continued and Ann Farr added to it the case of Elizabeth Lundy is continued under the care of the Same friends the Preparative Meeting informs this that Lydia Willson requests our Certificate in order to becom a Member of Centre Monthly - Ann Hambleton and Martha Parker are appointed to make the needful enquirey concerning her and if nothing appear to hinder prepare an Essay of certificate for the consideration of next Monthly meeting a paper of Disownment was handed from the Mens Meeting to this Meeting for Rachel Lundy which was read and Signed the committy are continued to furnish her with a coppy thereof and let her know her right of appeal the friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Ann Dale produced one to this Meeting recommending her as a member to center Monthly Meeting which was read and Signed Mercy Bodine produced a paper of acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning her Misconduct in Mariing a Man not in membership with friends by the assistance of a Magestrait this Meeting therefore appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker to unite with Men friends in visiting her and report to our next Monthly Meeting being inform’d from mens meeting that Mark Widdifield requested our certificat for himself and wife Susanna with thier three children Hannah, Henry and Elizabeth in order to join Young street monthly meeting in uper Canada. Amy Paxson and Ann Hambleton are appointed to make the needful enquiry and to unite with men friends in preparing one for the aprobation of next monthly Meeting

Image 108 101 at A Monthly Meeting of Women Friends held the 22 of the 4 mo 1807 the representatives are all present © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

the friends appointed in Mary Regsters case informs they were prevented from attending by high water they are continued the case of Elizabeth Lundy is continued under the same friends care the friends appointed in the case of Rachel Lundy inform they have not had an opportunity of shewing her the paper of Disownment prepared against her they are continued to the Service the friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for Lydia Willson produced one to this meeting which was read and signed the friends appointed to visit Mercy Bodine inform they attended to the appointment and thought they should be easy to accept her offering Mens Meeting also concuring herein it is accepted the friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Mark Widdifeild produced one to this Meeting recommending him as a member to young street monthly meeting in upper Canada which was read and signed this Meeting is informed that Daniel Bayley requests our certificate for himself and Ann his wife to be Joyned as members to Centre Monthly meeting - Martha Parker and Sarah Lukings are appointed to make the needful enquerery respecting them and unite with men friends in prepareing one for the approbation of next monthly meeting at a Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 20 of the 5 mo 1807 the representatives are present the case of Mary Regestar is continued under the care of the same friends the case of Elizabeth Lundy is continued

Image 109 102 the friends appointed in the case of Rachel Lundy report they have preformed they Service they are continued Gunpowder Monthly meeting by a letter date 25 3rd mo 1807 request this Meeting to treat with Elenor Warner agreeable to our Discipline She being found guilty of Disorderly company keeping and accomplishing her marriage contrary to the order of Society Elizabeth Kitely, Abigail Willson and Rachel Hains are appointed to unite with men friend in visiting her and report of their care to our next Monthly meeting A Certificate from Catawissa Monthly meeting for Thomas Thomas and Rachel his wife with their five Children Namely Thomas, Samuel, Edward Josep and Evan - and also one from the same meeting for their Daughter Sarah Thomas recommending them as members which were read and received a Certificate was produced to this meeting for Daniel Bayley and Ann his wife recommending them as members to Centre monthly meeting which was read and signed

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friend held the 17 of the 6th mo 1807 the representatives being called were present

one of the friends appointed to visit Mary Regester reports that two of them in company with men friends visited her to a good degree of Satisfaction and found her in a tender Disposition towards friend her case is is [sic] continued under the Same friends care the case of Elizabeth Lundy is continued Rachel Lundys case is likewise continued one of the friends appointed in the case of Elenor Warner report they have not had an opportunity of attending to the appointment they are continued

Image 110 103 at this meeting was received an Epistle from the yearly meeting of women friends held in London Containing Solid instruction which was read to our edefication and comfort A certificate was produced to this meeting from Darby Monthly meeting for Mary Boyd and her Children Namely George, Charlse, Pearson, Susanah, Thomas and Samuel recommending them as members which was read and received - A certificate was handed from mens meeting for John Widdifeild and Mary his wife with their four children Namely Mary, Phebe, Martha and Henry recommending them as member to young street monthly meeting in upper Canada at A Monthly Meeting of Women friends held at Munch the 22 of the 7 mo 1807 the representatives are present at this meeting the Queries were read and writen answers produced to the 1st 2d and 8th in order to be forwarded to our ensueing Quarterly meeting to be held at Philada which we wish also to inform of the reception of the yearly meeting Epistel from our sisters of the yearly meeting in London - which was acceptably read amongst us Hannah Jackson formerly Jddings offered a paper of acknowledgment to this meeting condemning her going out in marriage with a man not in membership with friends - Rachel Hains, Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Kitely and Abigail Willson are appointed to visit her on the occasition and report of their care to our next monthly meeting A Certificate for Rebeca Cooper from Sadsbury monthly meeting was produced to this recommending her as a member which was read and recieved A certificate for Elizabeth Green from Richland

Image 111 104 Monthly Meeting was handed to this recommending her as a member which was read and received the friends appointed in the case of Mary Regester report that they made her another a visit and that She appeared desireous of being reconciled to her friends she is continued under the same friends care the case of Elizabeth Lundy is continued Rachel Lundys case is likewise continued Mercy Ellis and Marth[a] Parker are appointed to make a visit to Rebeca Cooper and Elizabeth Green agreeable to Discipline on the subject of their Certificates © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

the friends appointed in the case of Elenor Warner report in writing that they visited her and not finding her is a Disposition of makeing Satifaction they are continued to unite with men friends in writing to Gunpowder monthly meeting on her account our friend Mercy Ellis spread before this meeting a Desire She had of visiting Catawissa monthly meeting and some families Belonging thereto - which being likewise spread before men meeting and they with this meeting concuring with her herein She is at liberty to pursue her said prospect

Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 19 of 8th mo 1807 the representatives being called were present Thomas Paxson and Elizabeth Green appeared at this meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with each other - his parents being present and hers expressed their consent in writing Ann Hambleton and Deborah Warner are appointed to make the needful enquerey respecting the young woman the friends appointed to visit they young women who produced Certificates report they have not preformed the Service they are Continued

Image 112 105 one of the friend appointed in Rachel Lundys case informs the meeting that She was furnished with a coppy of her paper of Disownment and informed of her right of appeal Mary Regester produced a paper to this meeting whereas she condemns her misconduct for marying out of society - which being laid before mens meeting - and with their approbation receive’d her into membership again being informed by mens meeting that they had agreed to accept Hannah Jacksons paper of acknowledgment for her going out in marriage which this meeting concurs with and receives her into membership again the committy appointed in the case of Elenor Warner produced a letter in order to be sent to Gun Powder monthly meeting which read approved and signed by the Clerks

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 23 of the 9 mo 1807 the representatives being called were present the friends appointed to make enquery respecting Elizabeth Green report that nothing appears to hinder their proceeding they are therefore left at liberty to accomplish their Said Marriage according to Discipline Anne Hambleton and Deborah Warner are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report of their care to our next monthly meeting A paper of Disownment was produced to this meeting for Elizabeth Lundy which was read and agreed too - the Committy are continued to furnish her with a coppy thereof and let her know her right of appeal and report of their care herein the friends appointed to visit the young women

Image 113 106 on the subject of their certificate report that they have attended to that Service © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Our Esteemed friends Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis expressed a Desire to attend the yearly Meeting of Maryland which being spread before this meeting received their approbation mens meeting also being informed of the Same and likewise concuring with this herein they are at liberty to pursue their prospect

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women Friends, held 10 mo 21st. 1807 - All the Representitives, except one, were present. The three Queries were read, considered & answered to in writing, in order to their being forwarded to our next Quarterly Meeting, to be held in Philada to attend which we appoint Priscilla Eves, and Ruth Kester to carry the Reports, as our Representitives One of the Friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Thos. Paxson, and Elizabeth Green report they both attended, and saw nothing but it was conducted orderly - Our esteemed Friend Rachael Eves expressed a concern she had to visit Centre Mo Meeting, & some families of friends in the Journey, as way may open, which this Meeting unites with, and being laid before Men Friends, they concured therein, she being a Minister of the Gospel) in good esteem, the Clerk is directed to furnish her with a Copy of this minute - A Report was brought in from Muncy preparative Meeting concerning Sarah Brady, formerly Wallis, she haveing married a man, not in membership with us, contrary to the good order of friends. Elizabeth Kitely and Amy Paxson are appointed to unite with Men Friends in writing to her, to let her know her case is under consideration.

Image 114 107 Muncy Monthly Meeting held the 18th. of the 11 Mo 1807 - The Representitives being caled, one was absent - One of the friends appointed last Month to attend the Quarterly Meeting reports, that she attended the Quarterly Meeting and had in charge the following recommendation, that we in future, may be in the practice of answering the query respecting the necessities of poor friends. It being spread before this meeting by men friends, that some of them, had been under a concern of visiting a number of those who have been disunited from membership with us, also some who live in remote situations, which being united with, this meeting appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Parker, Mercy Ellis, and Anna Hamilton to accompany men friends in that service, as way may open. The Case of Sarah Brady continued. Our esteemed Friend Mercy Ellis informed this Meeting that she has performed a visit to Baltimore Yearly Meeting, as also to a number of Meetings on her way to a good degree of satisfaction.

Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 23d. of 12mo. 1807 - The Representitives were called, and one was absent - At this Meeting John Clark and Rachael Parker appeared, and expressed their intention of takeing each other in mariage, his father, and her Guardians being present. Abigail Wilson and Sarah Carpenter, are appointed to make the needful enquiry, concerning the young woman, and make report to our nxt Mo. Meeting. © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 115 108 The friends appointed to unite with Men friends, in visiting those who have been disunited, and who live remote, report, that they have not finished that service. They are continued. The case of Sarah Brady is continued - Our esteemed Friend Rachael Eves informed this meeting, that she had performed a visit to Centre Monthly Meeting agreeable to her prospect, also to some families on Bald Eagle Creek.

Muncy Moly Meetg. of Women Friends held the 20th. of 1 mo. 1808. The Representatives being called were present At this Meetg the Queries were all Read and written Answers produc’d from the several Preparative Meetgs. which being read and compar’d, such of them as was selected as is judg’d descriptive of our situation at present. Eliza Martin formerly Brown, produc’d a paper to this Meeting acknowledging and condemning her deviation in Marriage which was Read, and the following friends appointed to Visit her, in company with men friends to Wit Rachel Eves, Anna Kester, Esther Lundy and Mercy Ellis and Report of their sense of her State of Mind to the next or a future Meetg. A Certificate was produc’d to this Meeting for Jonathan Wilson Junr. and Ann his Wife with their minor son Caswallader, from Hardwick Moly meetg. recommending them as Members, which was read & recd. The Friends appointed as enquirers in the case of the Marriage of John Clark and Rachel Parker inform, that they made enquiry and found nothing to obstruct their proceeding. They are therefore left at liberty to accomplish the said Marriage according to the Order of Society. Sarah Carpenter Senr. and Sarah Carpenter Junr. are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to next Meetg.

Image 116 109 The Friends who stand under appointment to Visit disown’d Members report that the appointment is not fully comply’d with, they are continu’d.

Muncy Moly Meetg. of Women Friends held the 17th. of 2nd. Mo. 1808 one of the Friends appointed in a Visit to Eliza Martin reports, that they have had an opportunity with her, and believe it best not to accept her acknowledgement at present, but continue her under the care of the same Friends, with which this Meeting unites. One of the Friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of John Clark and Rachel Parker Report, that She attended, and saw nothing but what was Orderly. The Friends who stand under appointment to visit disown’d Members, not having perform’d that service are continu’d. The Case of Sarah Brady is still continu’d.

Muncy Moly Meeting of Women Friends held the 23rd. 3mo. 1808. the Representatives being call’d one was absent. The Case of Eliza Martin is still continu’d under the care of the same Committee Ann Farr and Elizabeth Kitely are added. The Friends who stand under appointment in the case of disown’d Members report, that Service hath been attended to, but is not fully comply’d with. The case of Sarah Brady is still continu’d under the care of the same Friends.

Image 117 110 Muncy Moly Meeting of Women Friends held the 20th. of 4 mo. 1808. The Friends appointed in the Case of Eliza Martin report that they have not had an Opportunity with her since last Month, they are continu’d. The Friends who stand under appointment to visit disown’d Members report, that service hath been attended to since last Month, but is not yet finish’d The case of Sarah Brady has been attended to and the Committee is left to report when ready. A paper was produced to this meeting by Hannah McCarty condemning her deviation from the rules of good order in attending her brothers Marriage Contrary to the order of society which was read and accepted

Muncy Moly Meeting of Women Friends held the 18th. day of the 5th. Mo. 1808 The representatives being call’d were present. Eliza Martin’s case is continu’d under the care of the same Friends. An Epistle from the Womens Yearly Meetg of Longon dated 1807 was produc’d here and read to our satisfaction and comfort. Hannah Shugart produc’d a Certificate from Concord Moly Meetg. recommending her as a Member of our religious Society to this Meetg. which was read & recd A Certificate for Amos Chilcott and Ann his Wife was produc’d to this Meeting from Richalnd Moly Meetg. with their minor Children namely John Wm., Sarah, Abigail, Amos, Evan and Elizabeth recommending them as Members of our religious Society which was read & recd. - Also one for Mary Chilcott from Richland Moly Meetg.recommending her as a Member, which was read & recd. - also one from Philadelphia for Mary Gilbert and her Son Thomas Bee Gilbert recommending them as Members of our religious

Image 118 111 Society which was read & recd. This Meetg. appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis & Martha Parker to pay a religious visit to those who have produc’d the above nam’d Certificates. Men’s Meetg inform this that Pine Grove Friends request a continuance of their Meetg. which is granted Mercy Ellis, Rachel Evans, Ann Farr, Martha Parker and Sarah Carpenter Junr. are appointed to unite with men Frds. in having the oversight thereof.

Muncy Moly Meetg of Women Frds. held the 22nd. of the 6 mo. 1808. the representatives being call’d were present. The case of Eliza Martin is still continu’d. The Committee appointed to visit those who produc’d Certificates inform they have not had an opportunity; they are continu’d This Meetg. being inform’d that Abigail Wilson desires to be releas’d from being Clerk She having fill’d that Station for some time Esther Lundy, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Rachel Thomas, Abigail Wilson and Sarah Carpenter are appointed to unite together to bring forward a name for that service for the approbation of next or a future Meetg.

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held the 20 of the 7 mo 1808 at this meeting the Queries were read and answers from the several preparative meetings produced and such of them Selected as appreared discriptive of our present setuation - we appoint Anne Hambleton and Jane Walton as representatives to the ensueing Quarterly Meeting - the Collection for the releif of poor friends is Continued - the Committy in Eliza Martin case is continued - the Committy cases of Certificates are continued

Image 119 112 the friends appointed on the Subject of Bringing forward A Name for the Station of Clerk informs they attended to their appointment - but are not ready to make a full report at present A Certificate was produced from Richland Monthly Meeting for Peninah Chilcott recommending her as a member which was read and accepted at this meeting was collected 6/6 and handed to the treasurer

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 24 of the 8th mo 1808 the representatives were called and one was present a reason given for the absence of the other Eliza Martins case is continued under the care of the Same commity the friends appointed on the Subject of Nominateing a friend for the Station Clerk, report that they unitedly agree’d to propose Sarah Carpenter Junr for that station which the meeting Concuring with and She accepts the preparative meeting informs this that Hannah McCarty requests our Certificate in order to Join Horsham monthly Mercy Ellis and Anne Hambleton are appointed to make the Needful inquire and if nothing appear to hinder prepare an essay of one for the approveance of next monthly meeting We are informed by a friend from Mens Meeting that they have come to a Judgment respecting Sarah Brady and directed that a paper of disownment Should be preposed against her with which this Meeting concurs our Esteemed Friends James Jddings and Mary his wife requests our Certificate in order to Join Wayn Oak Monthly meeting Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to unite with

men friends in Makeing the needful inquire respecting them and nothing appear to hinder - prepare an Essay of one for the approbation of next Monthly Meeting

Image 120 113 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 21st of the 9th moth. 1808 the representatives being Calld were present Job McCarty and Jane Walton appeard at this meeting and expressed their intentions of marriage with eachother her Mothers Consent being expresst by a friend and the other Parents being present Mercy Ellis and Ann Hamilton are appointed to make the nedfull enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to next meeting -\ A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Concord monthly meeting for John Sagars and Hannah his wife recommending them as members with their son Zacariah which was read and accepted Elisa Martins Case is Continued under the Care of the same friends - The friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for Hannah McCarty produced one to this meeting recommending her a member of our Society to Horsham monthly meeting which was read and signd Muncy preparative meeting informs this that Ann Adre late Prevale has accomplished her Marriage Contrary to good order and with a man not in membership with friends we therefore appoint Ann Farr, Martha Parker and Ann Hamilton to visit her and make r[e]port of their Care therein And Likewise Sarah Chandley late Harris has accomplished her marriage Contrary to good order and with a man not in membership with friends we therefore appoint Ann Farr, Martha Parker =

Image 121 114 = and Ann Hamilton to visit her and make report to next meeting -

Muncy monthly meeting of women friends held the 19th. of the 10th. moth. 1808 - the representatives being Calld were presant at this meeting the three queries were read first Second and Eighth and the writeing answers agreed on to be forwarded to our next quarterly meeting to be held in Philadelphia as our representatives we appoint Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker and Elizabeth Hartley to attend therewith The Friends appointed for enquirers into the Case of the marriage of Job McCarty and Jane Walton informs that they have made enquiry and found nothing to obstruct their preceeding they are therefore left at liberty to accomplish the said marrige according to the good order of Society Ann Hamilton and Sarah Warner are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to next meeting Elisa Martins Case is Continued under the Care of the same Committee and Ann Hamilton is added

The Comittee appointed in the Cases of Ann ader and Sarah Chandley informs that they have attended to the appointment to a degree of satisfaction but did not Judge them to be sensible of their error the same Committee is therefore Continued to visit them again A Certificate was produced to this meeting from mens meeting for James Jddings and Mary his wife recomending them as members to Waynoak monthly meeting in the state of verginia which was read and Signd

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Image 124 115 Our Beloved friend Mercy Ellis in a weighty manner Spread before this meeting a desire of preforming a religious visit to apart of the families belonging to the No[r]thern Destrict in Phild. which being Likewise spread before mens meeting and they with this meeting uniting with her herein she being a minister in good esteem she is left at liberty to persue her prospect as way may appear Our Esteemed friend Martha Parker expressed a freedom to accompany Mercy Ellis in her proposed visit which being Likewise spread before mens meeting and they with this meeting uniting therewith she being an Elder in good Esteem she is left at liberty to persue her prospect as way may open - Clifton Willson and Aimy Willson appeard at this meeting and expressed their intentions of marriage with each other Parents Consent being produced Ann Hammilton and Sarah Carpenter are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to next monthly meeting - Muncy preparative meeting informs this that Levina Marshill late willson has accomplished her marriag Contrary to the good order of society and with a man not in membership with friends we therefore appoint Ann Farr and Rachel Thomas to unite with men friends in visiting her and report their sence of her situation to next or a future montty meeting

Image 125 116 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 23d. of the 11th. moth. 1808 the representatives being Calld were present The representatives from our last quarterly meeting has not yet returned A Minute from the Quarterly Meeting of Phildelphia was Received at this Meeting requesting this meeting to adjourn their next Monthly Meeting until the last fourth day in the 12th. month next in order to accomodate their Committee in a visit to this and Catawasa Monthly Meetings this meeting Concurs with the request and adjourns accordingly The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Job McCarty and Jane Walton report that they attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The Case of elisa Martin is Continued and the Committee is desired to visit her again - The Committee appointed in the Cases of Ann Adder and Sarah Chandley informs this meeting they have not yet attended to the apointment they are Continued and Rachel Thomas is added - The friends appointed for enquirers into the Case of the Marriage of Clifton Willson and Aimy Willson informs that they have made enquiry and found nothing to obstruct their further Proceeding they are therefore left at liberty to Accomplish the said marriage according to the good order of Society Ann Hamilton and Rachel Thomas are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to next monthly meeting

Image 126 117 The Committee appointed to visit Levina Marshal informs this meeting that they have not yet had an opportunity with her they are Continued our Beloved Friend Rachel Eves in a Solid manner spread before this meeting A Concern that had for some time passt rested on her mind of performing A visit to Exeter Monthly Meeting and the familys thereto belonging which being likewise spread before mens meeting and they with this meeting uniting with her herein she being a Minister in good Esteem the Clerk is directed to furnish her with a Coppy of this Minite and sign it on behalf of this meeting Our Beloved Friend Esther Lundy expressed A Freedom to accompany Rachel Eves in her proposd Visit to Exeter monthly meeting and the families thereto belonging which Likewise spread before mens meeting and they with this meeting uniting therewith she being an Elder in good Esteem the Clerk is directed to furnish her with a coppy of this minite and sign it on behalf of this meeting - image 127 118 Muncy monthly meeting of Women Friends held by adjournment the 28th of 12th mo 1808 one of the Representatives is present The Minute of our Last Quarterly meeting being Now Read and the Book of Minutes of the late Monthly meeting of Cattawissa being produced and their Committee alsso attending the Preparitive Meeting of Cattawissa and Roaring Creek is now accordingly a Branch of this Monthly Meeting the friends appointed to attend our last Quarterly meeting report that they attended and likewise that the ansr to the querie respecting the attendance of our weekday meetings was Cause of Sorrow to our beloved sisters there The Committee in eliza Martins Case have not been unmi[n]ful of her but are not yet ready to report they are Continued The Committe appointed to visit Ann Ader report that they have had an oppertunity with her to a degree of Satisfaction but that it was their Mind another Visit would be proffitable they are Continued The Committee appointed to Visit Sarah Chandley inform that they are not yet ready to report The marriage of Clifton Willson and Amy Willson has been orderly accomplished © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The Committee in Lavina Marshall’s Case report that they have had an oppertunity with her to a degree of Satisfaction they are Continued to visit her again & Martha Parker is added This Meeting appoints Mercy Ellis, Rachel Hains, Priscilla Eves & Rachel Ellis junr to revise and Correct all the minutes of this Meeting and also to provide Some way to have them recorded in a Bound Book The following minutes being transcribed from the Book of Minutes of the last Monthly Meeting of Catta[wissa?]

Image 128 119 Cattawissa it is desired that the friends who were severally appointed thereto by that Meeting would give attention to the Service and report accordingly to our next Monthly Meeting and it is agreed that friends of Catawissa and Roaring Creek hold their next Preparitive Meeting at Cattawissa and the one - Succeeding at Roaring Creek - That it be Called and distinguished by the name of Catawissa Preparitive Meeting - As Several friends have been appointed by the late Monthly meeting of Cattawissa to the Station of Overseers it is desired that they would endeavour to fulfill the duties thereof untill this Meeting Judges it requesit to make a new nomination consistantly with the mode prescribed by the Discipline Extracts from the minutes of Cattawissa Monthly meeting held the 24th of 12th mo 1809 [this date appears off by one year?] The Case of Rachel McKneel Continued

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 18th of the 1. mo 1809. the representatives being Calld were presant exept one who was prevented by indisposition At this Meeting the queries were all read and written answers from the several preparative meetings being produced such of them was agred on to be sent to our next quarterly Meeting as was Judged to be descriptive of our situation at this time no friend appeared willing to give up their name as representative we shall send our report by Friends with two dollars as our Collection for the yearly meeting stock The Committee in Eliza Martins Case are Continued

Image 129 120 The Committe in the Case of Ann ader not having had an opportunity with her Ann Hamilton is released and the rest of the Committee are Continued The Committee in Sarah Chandleys Case are Continued and Ann Hammilton is released The Committe in Levina Marshalls Case are Continued The Case of Rachel Mcneel is Continued Elizabeth Harris having returnd her Certificate with an indorsment from Darby monthly meeting to this meeting which this meeting accepts This meeting is informd from fishing Creek preparative meeting that Sarah Fantson formerly Thomas has accomplished her marriage Contrary to the good order of Society and with

a man not in membership with friends we therefore appoint Anna Hester, Lydia Mendenhall and Elizabeth Walker to visit her and make report to next or a future monthly meeting -

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 15th. of the 2d. mo 1809 the representatives were present excpt one who was prevented by the indisposition of her Mother The friends appointed in the Case of Eliza Martin not having had an opportunity with her they are Continued The Case of Rachel McNeel is Continued under the Care of the same friends

Image 130 121 A Subject was proposed to this Meeting by men friends respecting the Continuation of the friends standing under the appointment as Elders in Cattewasa preparative meeting and also to nominate Both in that and other Branches of this meeting if the way appear’s prepard for it in their minds with which this meeting unites and appoints Mary Field, Martha Parker, Esther Lundy and Mercy Ellis to Join Men friends herein A minite was produced to this meeting from the monthly Meeting of the northern Destrict in Philadelphia expressive of their satisfaction of the visits of our friends. Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker which was satisfactory to this meeting The Friends appointed in the Case of Ann Ader informs this meeting that they have had an opportunity with her to a degree of satisfaction and that it was their minds it might be right to encourage her to bring forward an offering which this meeting after solidly Deliberating thereon unites with and the Committe is desired to inform her thereof The Committee in Sarah Candleys Case informs this meeting that they have had an opportunity with her to a degree of satisfaction and that it was their minds it might be right to encourage her to bring forward an offering which this meeting after Solidly Deliberating thereon unites with and the Committee is desired to inform her thereof

Image 131 122 The Committee in Levina Marshalls Case informs that they have had opportinity with her to a degree of satisfaction and that it was their minds it might be right to encourage her to bring forward an offering which this meeting (after Solidly Deliberating thereon) unites with and the Committee is desired to inform her thereof The friend appointed in Sarah Funtson Case report that they visited her to a good degre of satisfaction and that it was their minds it might be right to encourage her to bring forward an offering to which this meeting after solidly Deliberating thereon unites with and the Committe is desired to inform thereof - This meeting is informd from mens meeting that Joseph Millard and Phebe his wife requests to become members of Friends Society we therefore appoint Mary Field, Mercy Ellis, Esther Lundy and Susanna Hahurst to unite with men friends in visiting them and make report to next or a future monthly meeting -

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 22d of the 3d mo 1809 The representatives from fishing Creek and Cattewasa preparative meetings were prevented from attending this meeting by high waters The Case of Eliza Martin is Continued under the Care of the same Comittee The Case of Rachel McNeal is Continued The Case of Ann Adder is Continued - Likewise the Case of Sarah Chundley is Continued Levina Marshall Case is also Continued Sarah Funtsons Case is Continued

Image 132 123 The Case of the request of Joseph Millard and wife is Continued The Committee appointed in the Case of Elders agree to propose to this meeting the Continuation of Mary Field and this meeting Expressing their unity therewith she is appointed to that servise - the Committee is Continued to that servise again in Company with men friends --

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 19th of the 4th mo 1809 at this meeting the representatives were presant exept one The Case of Rachel Mcneal is Contind untill another Month The Committe in the Case of Ann Ader report that they have informed her that she is at liberty to Come forward with an offering -- And also Sarah Chandley is informd that she is at liberty to produce an offering Likewise Levina Marshall is at liberty to bring an offering Sarah Funtson is also at liberty to bring forward an offering -- The Committe appointed to visit Joseph Millard and Phebe his wife on the subject of their requst report (in writing) that they have had an opportunity with them

Image 133 124 and believe them to be in a suitable disposition to be received into membership with friends with which this Meeting unites and they are received as members The Committe in Eliza Martins Case report that they have had an opportunity with her and that it was their minds that it would be best to encourage her to Come forward with an offering which this meeting unites with and the Committe is desired to inform her thereof -- A Minite was produced to this meeting from Exeter Monthly Meeting expressive of their satisfaction of the visits of our friend Rachel Eves and Esther Lundy which was to us Satisfactory This Meeting is informd from mens meeting that friends of Berwick requsts the Continuation of their priveledge of holding their meeting as heretofore which is granted until the monthly Meeting in the 11th moth. next this Meeting appoints Mary Field, Rachel Eves, Esther Lundy and Priscilla Eves to unite with men friends in the Care thereof At this Collected five shillings and 10..½ © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 134 125 This Meeting is informd from Muncy preparative Meeting that Martha Mcmichel late McCarty has accomplished her marriage Contrary to the order of society and with a man not in membership with friends we therefore appoint Rachel Eves and Esther Lundy to unite with men friends in visiting her and report accordingly

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 24th. of 5th. mo 1809 at this Meeting the representatives were all presant Rachel Mcneals Case is Continued untill another month Ann Aders Case is Continued - Levina Marshalls Case is Continued - Sarah Funtsons Case is Continued - also Eliza Martins Case is Continued The Committee appointed to visit Martha McMichel report in writing that they have had an opportunity with her and that it was their minds that it would be best to testify against her she expressing that she did not see her way to Condemn her Charge at presant and this meeting uniting therewith appoints Martha Parker and Sarah Carpenter senr are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing a testrification against her

Image 135 126 A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Richland Monthly Meeting Recommending Jesse Foulk and Sarah his wife with their four minor Children namely Ellen, Hannah, Rachel and William recommending them as members in good Esteem which was read and received - also one from Exeter Monthly Meeting for Esther Starr recommending her a member in good in good [sic] Esteem which was read and recved - Also one for Jane Roberts from Richland Monthly Meeting recommending her a member in good Esteem which was read and received - Sarah Chandler produced an offering to this meeting Condemning her Deviation in marriage which was read and accpted Lydia McCarty produced an offering to this meeting Condemning her Deviation from the order of society in attending her sister's marriage which was read and received Muncy preparative meeting informs that request is made for a Certificate for Mary Tucker to be joined to Center Munthly Meeting Rachel Hains and Martha Parker are appointed to prepare an essay for the approbation moth. meeg Request is made for our Certificate for Ezra Hains and Ann his wife with their four minor Children in order to be joind to Goshen Monthly Meeting Elizabeth Hartley and Mercy Ellis are appointed to unite with men friends and prepare an Essay of one for the approbation of next Monthly Meeting

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127 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 21 of 6th mo.. 1809 At this Meeting the representatives ware all presant Sarah Funtsons Case is Continued - Ann Adders produced an offering to this meeting to this Meeting [sic] wherein She Condemns her misconduct in marrying contrary to the good order of Society which was read and with the approbation of mens meeting Received -- Also Levina Marshall offered appaper of acknowledgment Condemning her outgoings in marriage which was read and with the approbation of mens meting received -- Likewise Eliza Martin produced a paper of acknowledgement to this meeting Condemning her out going in marriage which was read and with the approbation of mens meeting received A Certificate was produced to this meeting for Mary Tucker recommending her as a member to Center Monthly Meeting which was read and signd - Thomas Ellis and Ruth Hibbs appeard at this meeting and expresst their intentions of marriage with each other her parents Concent being produced in writing Mary Field and Susanna Hayhurs? are appointed to make the Nessessary inquiry respecting the woman frind and make report to next monthly Meeting

Image 137 128 A testification was handed from men friends against Martha McMichel which was read and united with by womens meeting - Being informd from mens meeting that Clifton Willson and Aimy his wife requests our Certificate in order to join Hardwick Monthly Meeting this meeting appoints Esther Starr and Martha Parker to unite with men friends in makeing the needfull enquiry and if nothing appear to hinder prepare an essay for the approbation of next Monthly Meeting Mary Field and Elizabeth Hughs are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing a testification against Rachel Mcneal of the approbation of next Monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 19th of 7th. mo, 1809 At this Meeting none of the representatives were presant To the quarterly Meeting of friends to be held in Philadelphia at this meeting the first Second and Eighth queries were read and also answers from the Different preparative Meeting such of them was agreed on to be sent forward as Judged to be Descriptive of our situation at this time there appears to be no friend that Could give up their name for representative at this time we shall send our report by men friend our Collection for poor friends is kept up

Image 138 129 The London Epistle have not been received here this year Sarah Funtsons Case is Continued

The friends appointed for Enquirers into Ruth Hibbs Clearness of marriage engagment report in writing that they have preformd the service and found nothing to hinder their further proceeding they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriag according to the order of Society Mercy Elis and Rachel Hains are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to next meeting The friends appointed to prepare an Essay of Certificate for Clifton and Aimy Willson are Continued to that service in Company with men friends Fishing Creek preparative Meeting informs this meeting that Ann Smith and Margaret Smith requests to Come under the Notise of friends we therefore appoint Mercy Elis and Rachel Hains to unite with men frinds in visiting them and make report to next monthly Meeting. A testification was handed to this meeting against Rachel McNeal which was read and with the approbation of mens meeting approved

Image 139 130 Muncy preparative Meeting informs this that Ann Hamilton requests to be released from being overseer we therefore appoint Mercy Ellis, Rachel Hains, Rachel Thomas, Aimy Paxton and Martha Parker to bring forward another name to fill that station A Certificate was handed to this meeting for Ezra Hains and Anna his wife with their four Minor Children Namely John, Maria, Davis and Reuben recommending them as members to Goshen month[ly] Meeting which was read and signd - A paper was received from Elizabeth Tracy formerly Sinton Setting forth that she had Broken a rule of Sosciety in marrying a man not in membership with friends and she ackoledges she Could not Condemn the step she has taken and Desires to be Disownd without giveing friends further trouble this meeting therefore in Conjunction with Mens meeting Disowns her the said Elizabeth Tracy from being any longer a Member with us

Image 140 130 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 23 of the 8th. mo ~ 1809 the representatives being Calld were presant The Friends appointed to have the oversiaht of the marriage of Thomas Ellis and Ruth Hibbs Report that they attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished -- The Committee appointed to visit Ann Smith and Margaret Smith on the subject of their request report that they attended in Company with men friends and that it was their minds that it would be right to receive them into membership with friends and this Meeting in Conjunction with mens Meeting uniting therewith - Esther Lundy is appointed to inform them thereof and requst their attendance at another Monthly Meeting Sarah Funtson produced appaper of acknowledgment to this Meeting Condemning her deviation in Marrying a man Contrary to the order of Society which was read and with the approbation of mens meeting received The Friend appointed to bring forward a name to fill the Station of overseer inform that they are not yet ready to report they are Continued

Image 141 131 This meeting is informd from mens Meeting that Jonas Hamilton and Ann his wife requests our Certificate for themselves and seven minor Children in order to Join Young street monthly Meeting in Upper Cannada Aimy Paxton and Sarah Lukins are appointed to make the needfull enquiry and if nothing appear to hinder to unite with men friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of Monthly Meeting - Likewise Jane Hamilton and Hannah Hamilton requests our Certificate in order to Join young Street monthly meeting in upper Canaday Rachel Thomas and Rachel Hains are appointed to make the Needfull enquiry Respecting them and if nothing appear to hinder to prepare essays for the approbation of next monthly meeting = A Certificate was handed to this meeting recommending Clifton Willson and Aimy his wife to Hardwick and Mendom Monthly Meeting which was read and signed

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friend held the 20th. of the 9th mon. 1809 132 Andrew Cooper and Ann Walton appeard at this meeting and expresst their intentions of Marriage with eachother Rachel Hains and Sarah Carpenter Senior are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to next Monthly Meeting Ahas Paxton and Peninah Chillcott appeard at this Meeting and expresst their intentions of Marriage with eachother the parents being presant expresst their Concent Martha Parker and Jane Mcarty are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to next Monthly Meeg. David Masters and Mary Eves appeard at this meeting and expresst their intentions of Marriage with eachother their parents being presant expresst their concent Ruth Ellis and Priscilla Eves are appointed to make the Needfull enquiry respecting the young woman and report to next monthly meeting This Meeting is informd from Muncy preparative meeting that Catharine Whitecre requests to be joined in membership with friends Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Ann Farr, Rachel Hains and Martha Parker are appointed to unite with men friends in visiting her and make report to next Monthly Meeting

Image 143 133 Likewise Catharine Cooper requests to be joined in membership with friends Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Ann Farr, Rachel Hains and Martha parker are appointed to unite with men friends in visiting her and make report to next Monthly Meeting The friends appointed to prepare Certificates for Jane Hamilton and Hannah Hamilton produced them recomending them to young street Monthly Meeting in upper Cannady which was read approved and signd A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Darby Monthly Meeting recomending Frances Hollingsworth a member of our society which was read and with the approbation of mens meeting received © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Muncy preparative meeting informs this meetig that Hannah Clever formerly Clark hath so far deviated as to Marry a man not in membership with friends by the assistance of a Justice of the peace Aimy Paxton, Rachel Thomas and Martha Parker are appointed to visit her and make report when ready - This meeting is informd that Moses Willson and Ann his wife requests our Certificate in order to Join Farmington Monthly Meeting Mercy Ellis and Rachel Hains are appointed to make the needfull enquiry and if nothing appear to hinder to unite with men friends in preparing an essay for the approbation of next Moth. Meeting

Image 144 134 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 18th of the 10th month 1809 At this meeting the representatives were presant exept one At this Meeting the first Second and Eighth queries were read and written answers produced from the different preparative Meetings the substance of which are as followeth which is believed to be descriptive of our Situation at this time to attend our Next quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia Mary Field and Rachel Hains are appointed The Committe in the service of Choosing Elders having attended thereto they are released The Committee appointed in the Service of Chosing Elders informs this Meeting that Sarah Foulk is approved of by the Comittee for the station of an Elder which this Meeting fully unites with and She submits thereto The Friends appointed to make enquiry respecting Ann Wallton report that nothing appears to hinder their proceeding they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their said mariage according to discipline Sarah Carpenter senr and Patience Hawley are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to next Monthly Meeting

Image 145 135 The Friends appointed to make enquiry respecting Peninah Chilcott report there appears nothing to hinder their proceeding they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to Discipline Sarah Lukins and Rachel Thomas are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report next monthly meeting One of the friends appointed to make enquire respecting Mary Eves report she made enquire and found nothing to hinder their further proceeding they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according discipline Anna Hester and Esther Lundy are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to next Monthly Meeting The Committee appointed to visit Catharine Whitecre on the subject of her request report that some of them attended in Company with men friends and that it was their united Judgment that it would be right to receive her into membership and this meeting in Conjunction with mens meeting uniting therewith receivs her into membership with us and also her seven minor Children

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136 The friends appointed on the request of Catharine Cooper report that Some of them attended to a degree of Satisfaction the Committee are Continued to Visit her again A Certificate was produced to this meeting for Jonas Hambleton and Ann his wife with their seven minor Children (namely) John, Moses, Aaron, Stephen, William, Elizabeth & Ann recommending them to young street monthly meeting in upper Canada which was read & Signed Our beloved Friend Mercy Ellis in a Solid manner laid before this meeting a Concern that had for some time rested on her mind of performing a visit to the Monthly meeting of the Southern District of Philadelphia and the families thereof as far as way may open which being likewise Spread before mens meeting and they with this meeting uniteing with her herein She being a minister in good Esteem Our beloved Friend Rachel Haines Expressd a Freedom to accompany Mercy Ellis in her Visit which being Likewise spread before mens meeting and they with this meeting uniteing there with She being an Elder in good Esteem They are left at Liberty to proceed as way may open A Proposal was laid before this Meeting which was Brought up form Fishing Creek preparitive Meeting respecting the holding the Monthly Meeting Circular at Muncy

Image 147 137 Muncy and Fishing creek and this Meeting appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Parker, Rachel Thomas, Sarah Foulk, Esther Lundy, Mary Field, Susanna Hayhurst, Mary Winner, Anna Kester & Prisscilla Eves to unite with Men Friends in Considering the Propriety thereof and report to Next meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 22d of the 11th mo 1809 at this meeting the representatives from fishing Creek attended The friends appointed to attended the quarter Meeting inform in writing they attended and had Nothing in Charge to this meeting one of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Ann Walton informs they attended and saw nothing but it was orderly accomplished - The Friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Peninah Chillcot informs they attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished Likewise those appointed to attend the marriage of Mary Eves inform that they attended and saw nothing but what was orderly accomplished The friends appointed to visit Catharine Cooper not having had an opportunity with her since last month they are Continued

Image 148 138 The Friends appointed to unite with men friend in Considering the propriety of holding the Monthly Meeting Circular at Muncy and fishing Creek not having attended thereto they are Continued -- © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 20th of the 12th mo 1809 At this Meeting one of the representatives was presant from Fishing Creek - The friends appointed to visit Catharine Cooper not haveing had an opertunity with her since last month they are still Continued - The Committee appointed to unite with men friends in Considering the alteration of holding of the Monthly Meeting not having attended to the Service they are Continued and Mercy Ellis and Rachel Haines are added The Comittee appointed in Hannah Clevers Case are desired to Unite with Men friends in Writeing to Centre Monthly meeting in regard to her

Image 149 139 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 24th of the 1st mo ~ 1810 At this Meeting one of the representatives from Fishing Creek attended Catawasys representatives not being able to attend on account of the river not being Crossible At this Meeting the queries were read and written answers from two of the preparative Meetings was produced and such answers was agreed on to be forwarded to next quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia as was Judged to be descriptive of our situation at this time two Dollars Collected towards the yearly Meeting Stock Priscilla Eves and Jane McCarty is appointed to attend as our representatives - Alce Green produced appaper to this Meeting acknoledgeing and Condemning her deviation in Marriage also in attending her sisters Marriage which was read and the following friends appointed to visit her in Company with men friends (to wit) Rachel Hains and Martha Parker and report of their sence of her State of Mind to the next or a future Monthly Meeting

Image 150 140 The Committee in Catharine Coopers Case have paid some attention to that servise but are not yet ready to report they are Continued The Committee appointed to Consider the propriety of altering the holding of the Monthly Meeting have part of them attended to that service but are not yet ready to report they are Continud The Committee appointed in Hannah Clervers Case informs that Care has been taken in regard to writing to Centre Monthly Meeting - The Case of Sarah Braidy being again revived and men friend Consulted on it it is agreed that Elizabeth Kitely and Ann Farr pay some attention to the needfull information in her Case and make report to next Monthly Meeting -

Image 151 141 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 21 of the 2d month 1810 At this Meeting the representatives from Fishing Creek attended

The Friends appointed to attend the quarterly Meeting inform that they attended and had nothing in Charge to this Meeting The Committee appointed in Alce Greens Case inform that they attended to that service in Company with men friends to a degree of satisfaction but that it was their minds it would be best to Continue her Case still further Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis is added to the Committee The Committee appointed to visit Catharine Cooper on the subject of her request report that they all attended exept one in Company with men friends to a good degree of Satisfaction and that it was their minds it would be right to grant her (her request and this Meeting in Conjunction with mens Meeting Uniting therewith receivs her into Membership and the Committee is desired to inform her thereof

Image 152 142 Our Friends Mercy Elis and Rachel Hains Returnd to this Meeting their Minuts expressive of their visits to the families of the Monthly Meeting of the sothern destrict in Philadelphi[a] with an indorsment expressive of their full unity therewith which was to us satisfactory A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Marlborough Monthly Meeting for Frances Edkins and Joanna his wife which was read and left till another Mohy Meeting This Meeting is informd from Muncy preparative Meeting that Lydia McCarty requests our Certificate in order to join the Monthly Meeting of the Northern destrrict in Philadelphia Rachel Hains and Sarah Lukins are appointed to make the needfull Enquiry respecting her and if Nothing appear to hinder to prepare an Essay for the approbation of next Monthly Meeting - The Case of Sarah Braidy being again spread before this Meeting it is thought best to Continue it another month The Committee appointed to Consider the propriety of altering the holding of the Monthly Meeting have part of them met and have appointed the day preceeding the Monthly Meeting in the fifth month next for that Committee to meet again

Image 153 143 Muncy Monthly meeting of Women Friends held the 21st of 3rd mo 1810 at this meeting the representatives from Fishing Creek Were present Abraham Winner and Rachel Warner appeard at this Meeting and expresst their intentions of Marriag with eachother Parents being Concenting thereto Rachel Hains and Jane McCarty are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the young Womans and make report to next Monthly meeting The Case of Sarah Brady being again revived in this Meeting Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Rachel Eves & Martha Parker are appointed to visit her and make report to Next or a future Monthly meeting The Committee appointed in Alice Greens Case inform that they attended to that Service in Company with men Friends to a good degree of Satisfaction and this meeting in Conjunction

with mens Meeting accepts her offering and receives her into Membership again and the Committee are directed to inform her thereof A Certificate was presented to this meeting recommending Lydia McCarty as a member of our Sosciety to the Monthly meeting of Philadelphia for the Northern District which was approved and directed to be signed Our beloved Friend Elizabeth Kitely Spread before this Meeting a Concern that had for some time past rested on her mind of Visiting the familys belonging to Catawissa Preparitive meeting which this meeting has full unity with and leaves her at liberty to pursue her prospect as way may open She is also left at liberty to Call on any friend that She Shall Judge to be suitable & that Can give up to accompany her

Image 154 144 Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 18th of 4th month 1810 Two of the Representatives were Present The friends appointed to make the usual Enquiry on account of the Proposd marriage of Rachel Warner With Abraham Winner report they find nothing to obstruct her proceeding therein they are left at liberty to accomplish the Same according to the good order Established amongst us Rachel Haines & Jane McCarty are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to next meeting The Committee in Sarah Bradys Case Continued not haveing performd the Service Our beloved Friend Mercy Ellis expressd in this meeting a freedom to accompany Elizabeth Kitely in her Visit proposd last month to the familys of Cattawissa Preparitive meeting Likewise they Expressd a prospect of visiting Some families at Fishing Creek which being fully united with in this and mens Meeting they are therefore left at liberty to pursue their prospect as way may open This meeting is informd from Cattawissa Preparitive Meeting that Mary Brown requests to be Joind in membership with friends mary Field and Esther Lundy are appointed to unite with men Friends in visting her and report their sense of their suitableness to become a member to the Next or a future Monthly meeting [the above paragraph was X’d out]

Image 155 145 Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 23d of the 5th month 1810 at this Meeting one of the representatives were presant William Cox Elis and Rebecah Morris appeard at this Meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with eachother parents being presant Rachel Hains and Martha Parker are appointed to make make [sic] the usual enquiry respecting the young Woman and make report to next Monthly Meeting The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Rachel Warner with Abraham Winner Report that they attended and that it was orderly accomplished The Case of Sarah Braidy Continued under the Care of the same friends -

This Meeting is informd from fishing Creek preparative Meeting that Aseneth Eves has been Guilty of unchastity manifested by her haveing an illegetimate Child this appoints Ann Farr, Rachel Hains, Sarah Warner and Anna Hester to visit her and make report to next or afuture Monthly Meeting

Image 156 146 A Certificate was produced to this Meeting for Frances Edkins and Joanna his wife from Marlborough Monthly Meeting in the State of New york which was read and received An Essay of Certificate was handed to this Meeting recommending Moses Willson and Ann his wife to Farmington Monthly Meeting in the State of Newyork which was read approved and Signd -- The London Epistle from Women friends was received and read here Containing much Council and salutary advice which was to us satisfactory - Mens Meeting informs that that Pinegrove Friends requests the Continuance of their Meeting which is granted Ann Farr, Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Elis, Rachel Hains, Martha Parker and Sarah Carpenter junior are appointed to unite with men friends in having the oversight thereof Berwick Meeting is Continued under the Care of the Comittee formerly appointed to that servise

Image 157 147 The Committee appointed on the request brought up from Fishing Creek preparative Meeting having several times met and weightily Considered the subject Report that they believe that an advantage may arise by holding the Monthly Meeting in future alternately at Muncy and Fishing Creek which being united with in this and Mens Meeting the time proposed for first holding it at Fishing Creek to be in the Ninth Month next The Clerk,s is directed to forward an account thereof to the approaching Quarterly Meeting for their Concurance

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 20th of 6th month 1810 At this meeting the Representatives were present the friends appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the proposed marriage of Rebecca Morris & Wm C Ellis inform they found nothing to prevent they are therefore left at liberty to accomplish it according to the good order of sosciety Rachel Haines and Martha Parker are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to Next Monthly Meeting The Extracts from our late yearly meeting was Comfortably read amongst us likewise a Committ[ee] being appointed at the Quarterly Meeting on the enterresting subjects therein mentioned have attended this Meeting whose Company and Gospel labours

Image 158 148 amongst us have been acceptable and eddifying The Case of Sarah Brady is continued under the Care of Same friends © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

One of the Committee in the Case of Aseneth Eves inform that she with some others visited her that her Disposition was tender and that she Submitted her case to friends - they however were of the mind that no advantage at present would arise to her by continueing her a member - it is therefore Submitted to Men friends At this Meeting was Received some lines from friends appointed by Centre Monthly meeting at our request to deal with Hannah Clever which informs us that they have Visited her several times to a degree of Satisfaction and an Offering from her was also produced which was read and Received in Concurrence with mens Meeting A Certificate was received from Richland Monthly Meeting on behalf of Martha Walton recommending her as a Member which was Read and received

Muncy Monthly Meeting of Women friends held the 18th of 7th month 1810 At this Meeting two of the Represintatives were present At this Meeting the first second and Eighth Queries were read and Written answers produced from the different preparitives Meetings and such answers was Selected therefrom as was Judged to be descriptive of our Situation at this time and they directed to be forwarded to our next Quarterly meeting to be held in Philadelphia and as no woman friend amongst us appears willing to give up to attend the same we shall send our reports by Men friends Care is taken in regard of poor friends necessities The

Image 159 149 The London Epistle hath been received here this year and was Comfortably read amongst us A Certificate was handed to this meeting from Hardwick And Mendom Monthly Meeting recommending Ephraim Parker with his four minor Children (namely) Amos, Elizabeth, Jesse and Rebeccah to this meeting which was Read and Received Also one for Anna Parker from the same meeting recommending her a member which was read and Received The Case of Sarah Brady is still Continued under the Care of the Same friends one of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Rebeccah Morris with William Cox Ellis informs that she attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished A paper of Disownment was handed to this by mens Meeting against Aseneth Eves which was read and agreed to and this meeting apoints Esther Lundy to furnish her with a Coppy thereof and inform her of her right of appeal This Meeting is informd that Sarah Carpenter requests to be released from being Clerk Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Elis, Rachel Hains, Esther Lundy, Martha Parker & Aimy Paxton are appointed to unite and bring forward A name to fill Station to afuture Monthly Meeting

Image 160 150 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 23d. of the 8th moth. 1810 © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

at this meeting the representatives were presant John Webster and Elizabeth Paxton appeard at this Meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with eachother Rachel Hains and Martha Parker are appointed to Make the usual enquirie respecting the young womans Clearness from such like engagements and make report to next Monthly Meeting A Minute was handed to this Meeting by Men friends from our Qurterly Meeting concuring with the request of holding this meeting Alternately at Fishing Creek and Muncy the Monthly meeting therefore to be held in the 9 mo Next at Fishing Creek The Friends appointed on the request of Sarah Carpenter not being ready to report are Continued This meeting is informd that Thomas Ellis requests a Certificate for his Two minor Children (Viz) Sarah and Thomas to Exeter Monthly meeting This Meeting appoints Mary Fields to unite with men friends in prepareing an Essa for our next monthly meeting An Essa of a Certificate was produced to this meeting for Jonas Hambleton & Ann his wife with their Seven minor Children recommending them to Pellham Monthly meeting in upper Canada which was agreed to and Signed

Image 161 151 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Fishing Creek the 19th. of the 9mo. 1810 The representative being calld were all Present The Friends appointed as enquirers Respecting the marriage of John webster and Elizabeth Paxton inform that they attended to the appointment and found nothing to hinder, the parents consent also being produced in writing the Same friends are appointed to attend the marriage and make report to next Monthly meeting The friends on the appointment of chuseing a clarke not having fully complyed with the appointment are continued The friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for Sarah Ellis - Produced one, recomending her as a member to Exeter Monthly Meeting which was read and Signd The Friends appointed to Prepare Certificates for Jane and Hannah Hambleton accordingly Produced them, recommending them as members to Pelham Monthly meeting in upper Canda which was read and Signd

Monthly Meeting of women friends held in Muncy the 24th. of the 10th. mo 18010 [sic] At this meeting all the represenatives were Present Samuel Morris and Anne Ellis appear’d at this meeting and Expressd their intentions of marriage with each other This meeting appoints Ellizabeth Kitely and Rachel Thomas to make the useal enquiry respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements and make report to our next monthly meeting at this meeting the parents consent was produce’d in writing

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At this meeting the first Second and Eight Queries were read and written answers produce from the different preparative Meetings and Such answer was Selected there from as was Judged to be descriptive of our Situation at this time, we appoint Elizabeth Hartley and Alice green as representative’s to attend our ensueing quarterly Meeting held in Philadelphia The friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of John webster and Elizabeth paxson, reporting they attend to the appointment and Saw nothing, but it was orderly accomplished. The Friends appointed on the request of the clerk to bring forward a Suitable Name for that station have Proposed Jane MCarty which the melting unites with and She Submits too or accepts Elizabeth webster requests our certificate of removeal to be join. to Kingwood monthly meeting this meeting appoints Rachel Hanes and Rachel Thomas to unite with men friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of next Monthly meeting the minutes of our preparative meeting inform this meeting that mary Lathey has Seperated herself from our Society by becoming a member of another Socitey Catawisa preparative meeting informs this meeting that Phele coles has Join’d herself in membership with another Society - the appointments rest till another month Hannah clerver request our certificate to be Join’d to centre Monthly meeting - this meeting appoints Mercy Ellis, Rachel Hanes and Rachel Thomas to unite with men frinds in prepareing an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

Image 163 153 with the request of this meeting Rachel Thomas Submits to Serve as assistant Clerk for our monthly meeting -

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 21st. of the 11th. mo 18010 [sic] at this meeting Several of the representatives was present and reasons given for the absence of the others The friends appointed as enquireers respecting the Propos’d marriage of Samuel Morris and Anne Ellis was not present at this meeting, but Sent by a friend that they had made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their proceedings They are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good order of Society Rachel Hanes and Esther Lundy are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to our next monthly Meeting a certificate was produce in this for Elizabeth Webster recommending her as a member to Kingwood Monthly meeting in New Jersey which was read approv’d and Signd a Certificate was produce in this Meeting for Hannah clever recommending her as a member, to centre Monthly Meeting which was read and Sign’d Muncy preparative informs this Meeting that Susanna Marriott request our Certificate in order to be joind in membership with the Monthly meeting of New york - in consequence whereof this meeting appoints Mercy Ellis and Rachel Hanes to unite with men friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

Isaac Masters and Sarah Randal appeared in this meeting and Express,d their intentions of marriage with each other this meeting appoints Elenor Roberts and Elizabeth Mathers, to make the necessary enquiry respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements and make report to our next monthly Meeting

Image 164 154 The case of Mary Lathey is continued in the care of the Same Committee The case of Phebe Coles comeing again before this Meeting and She having been visited by Men friends, She inform.d them that She had neither pro[s]pect nor desire to be continued a member with us. Mens meeting concludes therefore to Discontinue her from being a member, By minute with which this meeting Concurs

Monthly Meeting of woman Friends held in Muncy the 19th. of the 12th. mo. 18010 At this meeting the representatives being call were all present Isaac Winner and Elizabeth Carpenter Appear in this meeting and Express’d their intentions of marriage with each other their parents were all present. This meeting appoints Amy Paxson and Hannah Shugart as enquirers respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements, and report to our next monthly meeting One of the Friends appointed to attend our last Quarterly meeting attend and informd this meeting with the advice respecting our Care of the poor The Friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Samuel Morris and Anne Ellis, one of them reported that they attend to the appointment and Saw nothing but that it was Orderly accomplish’d a certificate was produce in this meeting for Susanna Merriott recommending her as a member to new york Monthly meeting which was read and Sign;d The Friends appointed as enquirers respecting the marriage of Isaac Master and Sarah randal, One of them reported that they made enquiry, and found nothing to hinder their proceedings they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to good order of Society, This meeting appoints Elizabeth Mathers and Lydia Mendanhall to have the oversight thereof, and report to our next Monthly meeting

Image 165 155 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 23rd. of 1st. month 1811 The representatives were call,d, Several were present Amos parker and Hannah Parmer apprear,d in this meeting and Espress,d their intentions of marriage with each other, Their parents Expres’d their consent, Lydia Mendenhall and Es[t]her Lundy are appointed to make the useal enquiry respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements and report to our next monthly meeting At this meeting the queries were read, and written answers produce from the Several preparative meetings which being read and Such of them Selected as is Judged descriptive of our Situation at present © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Two dollars collected towards the yearly meeting Stock. No friend of this meeting Seem,d willing to give up their names as representatives. we Send the reports by men friends, to the womens quarterly meeting in Philadelphia - The friends appointed as enquirers respecting the marriage of Isaac winner and Elizabeth Carpenter attended to the appointment and found nothing to hinder their preoceeding, They are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good order of Society, Hannah Shugarts and Rachel Thomas are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to our next monthly meeting The friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Isaac master and Sarah Randal reported they attend and Saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished - Catawisa preparative meeting informs this meeting that Mary Hampton request to be releas,d from the Station of an overseer and Susannah Hayhurst being propose’d to Succeed her in that Station, Is united with in this meeting A concern in writing was handed to this meeting from men friends that our brethren of the quarterly meeting has often been Exercised with, on account of the deficiencies continued to be report, with respect to the neglect of the attendence of our religious meetings, particular our week day meeting. its thought right in mens meeting to appoint a committee, which this meeting unites with this appointment with men friends in visiting of those who are negligent therein --- and

Image 166 156 And appoints Sarah Foulk, Mercy Ellis, Esher Lundy, Martha Parker, Rachel Thomas, Rachel Eves, to that Service

Monthly Meeting of women friends held in Muncy the 20th. of the 2nd. month 1811 at this meeting Several of the representatives were present The friends appointed as enquires respecting the marriage of Amos Parker and Hannah Parmer, reported they had made the necessary enquiry, and found nothing to hinder their further proceedings, They are there fore at Liberty to accomplish their marriage, According to the good order of Society, Sarah Battin and Esher Lundy are appointed to have the oversight thereof, And report to our next monthly meeting The friends appointed to have the oversight of the mariage of Isaac Winner and Elizabeth Carpenter, reported they attended and Saw nothing, But that it was orderly accomplished Fishing-creek preparative meeting informs this meeting that Anne Kester request to be release’d from being overseer, which being united with in this meeting, and in consequence thereof, this meeting appoints Esher Lundy, Elizabeth Mather, Elizabeth Roberts, Hannah Kester and Sarah Eves, to bring forward a Suitable name to fill that Station, For the approbation of our next or future monthly meeting The committee appointed in Visiting those that are Negligent in attending our Religious meetings are continue’d to that Service, And Mary Field, Elizabeth Kitely, Rachel Hanes, Martha Starr are Likewise added to the appointment

Image 167 157 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at fishing-Creek the 20th. of the 3rd month 1811 At this meeting Several of the representatives were present The Friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Amos parker and Hannah Parmer, one of them reported that they attended to that Service, and Saw nothing But that it was Orderly accomplished The Friends appointed to bring forward a name to fill the Station of an overseer, One of them infom.d this meeting that they attended to the appointment, And propose Martha Eves to that Service, which this meeting unites with, The Committee appointed to visit those who are negligent in the attendance of our religious meetings is Still Continued to that Service A Paper of Disownment was produce.d in this meeting from men friends, For Sarah Brady, Discontinueing her from being a member of our Society, with which this meeting Concurrs

Monthly Meeting of women Friends held in Muncy the 17th. of the 4th. month 1811 At this Meeting all the representatives were present There appears no Friends of this meeting that can give up their Names as representatives to attend the approaching Quarterly Meeting we shall therefore Send this Minute By men Friends A Minuet from mens preparative Meeting informs this Meeting that Elihu wilson request our certificate, for his two minor children - Ann & James in order to be Join.d to Richland Monthly Meeting in Bucks County -

Image 168 158 This Meeting appoints Martha Parker & Amy Paxson to unite with men Friends in Preparing an Essay for the approbation of our Next Monthly Meeting Jonathan Wilson also request our Certificate for his Daughter Mercy Schuley wilson to the Same place, Martha Parker & Amy Paxson is Likewise appointed to unite with men Friends in prepareing one, for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting John Carpenter request our Certificate for himself and Elizabeth his wife and their three Minor children Namely John, Elizabeth & Deborah, in order to be Join,d to Farmington Monthly Meeting State of New york, Mercy Ellis and Rachel Thomas are appointed to unite with men Friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held at Fishing creek the 22nd. of the 5th Month 1811 At this meeting all the representatives were present The yearly Meeting Epistle from our Belove’d Sisters in London, Was handed to this meeting, with the Extracts from the yearly and quarterly meeting held in Philadelphia, Which was read with a degree of Satisfaction © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

A certificate was produc’d in this Meeting for Mary Kester recommending her a member to this Monthly Meeting which was read and received.

Image 169 159 Hannah Jackson request our certificate to be Join,d to Goshen Monthly Meeting held at Willetstown, In consequence Thereof, this Meeting appoints Mercy Ellis & Martha Parker to unite with men Friends in prepareing an Essay for the approbation of our Next Monthly M..ting A Certificate was produce.d in this Meeting for Hannah Carter, recommending her to our care and regard, which was read and received Priscilla Eves, Susannah Wilson, Mary Field, Ruth Ellis & Mercy Ellis, Rachel Thomas are appointed as a committee, to unite with men Friends in visiting of her. The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate For Ann & James wilson has produce one recommending them as members to Richland Monthly meeting in Bucks county, which was read and Signed The Friends appointed in prepareing an Essay for Mercy Scooley Wilson has likewiss produce’d one recommending her a member to Richland Monthly which was read and Sign.d A certificate was produce in this Meeting for John Carpenter & Elizabeth his wife, with their three Minor children to wit, John, Elizabeth & Deborah recommending them as members to Farmington Monthly Meeting State of Newyork which was read, and Sign.d

Image 170 160 Monthly Meeting of women Friends, Held at Muncy the 19th. of the 6th. month 1811 At this Meeting the representatives Being call.d, were present The friends appointed to Prepare an Essay of Certificate for Hannah Jackson hath not yet comply.d with the appointment are Still continued to that Service Muncy preparative meeting informs this Meeting that Mary Shugart request our certificate in order to be Join.d to centre Monthly. This meeting appoints Amey Paxson and Deborah Warner, to unite with men Friends in Prapareing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting Likewise request was made by Jane MCarty for her two Minor children Namely Maryann & Martha Lewis Walton that they come under the care of Friends Elizabeth Kitely And Mercy Ellis are appointed in Visiting them Jane MCartys Request was granted in respect of her children being rec..d Our Beloved Friend Elizabeth Kitely in a Solid Manner Express.d a concern, which has of Late impress her mind of visiting Centre Monthly Meeting, And as way may open, visit Some families Between Here and there, Which being likewise Spread Before mens Meeting, And they with this meeting freely uniting with her herein She Being a minister in good Esteem Our Beloved Friend Rachel Haines, Express.d a willingness to accompany our dear Friend Elizabeth Kitely in her propos.d Visit to centre Monthly Meeting with which this meeting likewise unites with She being an Elder in good ESteem

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161 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held at Fishingcreek the 24th. of the 7th. mo.th 1811 At this meeting Several of the representatives were present At this Meeting the First Second & Eighth Queries were read, And the following answers From the Several preparative Meetings agreed as we believe nearly representing our Situation And appoints Mercy Ellis, Esther Lundy And Phebe Millard as our representatives to attend the approaching Quarterly Meeting held in Philadelphia Care is taken respecting the collection for Poor Friends The London Epistle was received here this year - The Friends appointed to prepare an Essay of Certificate for Hannah Jackson hath produced one recommending her a Member to goshen Monthly Meeting held at willetstown Which was read and Sign’d The case of Hannah Carter being reviv,d in this meeting Some of the committee were present and reported they had not yet an opportunity of visiting of her, They are Still continu’d to that Service, Lydia Mendenhall is added to the appointment This Meeting is inform’d by a minute from catawissa preparative Meeting, That Elizabeth Williams late Hughs hath accomplished her marriage out of the unity of Friends with a man not in membership with us, by the assistance of a Justice of the Peace, Likewise hath been guilty of unchastyty which appearing by her having a child too early after marriage. In consequence thereof this Meeting appoints Anne Kester, Elizabeth Mathers and Ellenor Roberts to unite with men Friends in visiting of her and report her Situation to our next monthly meeting This Meeting is informd Likewise from catawissa that Ruth Lee

Image 172 162 Daughter of Daniel Lee, request our certificate to be Join.d to Rightstown Monthly Meeting in Bucks County Anne Kester, Elizabeth Mathers, Ellenor Roberts are appointed to make the necessary enquiry respecting the young woman and if nothing appears to hinder to unite with Men Friends in prepareing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed to prepare an Essay of certificate for Mary Shugart hath not yet complied with the appointment are Still Continued to that Service

Monthly Meeting of women Friends Held at Muncy the 21st. of the 8th Month 1811 Several of the representative were present at this Meeting One of the representatives that was appointed to attend our last Quarterly Meeting reported that they attended, And had in charge to this Meeting a more Stricker attenti[on] respecting the necessities of the Poor, Which is thought right in this meeting to appoint a committee Namely Martha Parker, Amy Paxson and Rachel Haines, Mary Field, Ruth Ellis, Anne Kester, Priscilla Eves, Rachel Eves are appointed to that Service The Friends appointed in the case of Elizabeth Williams late Hughs, Hath not yet complied with the appointment are Still continued to that Service, And Mary Field is likewise added to the appointment

This Meeting is inform’d by a minute from Muncy Preparative Meeting that Martha Parker having

Image 173 163 Served in the Station of overseer for a considerable time, To a good degree of Satisfaction, Desires to be release’d from that Service its thought right in this meeting to appoint a Committee, Namely Hanna Shugart, Mercy Ellis, Rachel Haines, Martha Parker, Rachel Thomas, Elizabeth Hartley are appointed to bring forward a Suitable name to fill that Station, for the approbation of our next or future Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Mary Shugart is Still continue’d The Friends appointed to Prepare an Essay of certificate for Ruth Lee are Likewise continued

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held at Fishing creek the 18th. of the 9th. month 1811 At this Meeting all the representatives were Present Our Dear Friend Clemtina Keaton produce a minute from Marleborough Monthly, Freely Expressing their Symphathy and concurrence with her in a concern of Visiting Richland and this Monthly Meeting - Whose gospel labours were Eddifying and Exceptbly received by us, Likewise another minute was produce from the Same Meeting for Hannah Young Expressing their unity with her as a companion with Clemtina in her Service The Friends appointed in case of Elizabeth Williams Late Hughs hath perform’d that Service and inform.d this meeting

Image 174 164 that She appear.d very Sencible and Sorry for her Misconduct, and wishing to retain her right of membership its the Judgement of this Meeting for the Same committee to be Still continue.d The friends appointed to choose an overseer one of them Expressd they were not ready to make report to this Meeting are Still continued The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Mary Shugart hath produc’d one recommending her a member to Centre Monthly Meeting which was read and Sign’d The Friends appointed to Prepare an Essay of Certificate for Ruth Lee hath Likewise producd one recomending her a member to Rightstown Monthly Meeting in Bucks County which was read and Sign’d This Meeting is inform.d by a minute from Catawissa Preparative Meeting, That Sarah Stodert Late Ellis Hath Accomplished her marriage out of the unity of Friends. Her case is refer.d to the Judgement of the Mens Meeting James Eckroyd request our certificate for himself and Martha his wife, with their five minor children Namely Henry, Mary, John, Deborah, Sarah Norton to be Join.d to the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District held in Philadelphia Catherine wittaker and Sarah Warner are appointed to unite with men friends in Prepareing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 175 165 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held the 23rd. of the 10th Month 1811 The representatives being call’d were all Present At this Meeting the First Second & Eighth queries were read, And answers from the Several preparative Meetings Produced, And agreed on as we believe Nearly representing our Situation And this meeting appoints Phebe Millard & Priscilla Eves as our representative to attend the approaching Quarterly Meeting therewith to be held in Philadelphia The Friends appointed to bring forward a name for an Overseer have not yet Complied with the appointment they are continued The committee in Elizabeth Williams case are continued This Meeting is inform’d from Muncy preparative meeting that Alec Wilson formerly green hath Accomplished her Marriage out of the order of Society with the assistance of a Justice of the Peace Mercy Ellis, Rachel Haines & Elizabeth Hartley are appointed to visit her and make report to a future Monthly Meeting This Meeting is inform from fishing creek preparative meeting that Edith Kitchen formerly Eves hath accomplished her Marriage out of the order of Society, and by the assistance of the Justice of the pearce Mercy Ellis, Anna Kester & Mehitable Oliver are appointed to visit her and make report to a future Monthly meeting This meeting is inform.d from Catawissa preparative meeting that Catherine Wright wife of Caleb Wright requests

Image 176 166 Our Certificate for herself and Daughter to chesterfield Monthly meeting in the State of New Jersey Elizabeth Mathers & Phebe millard? are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting Isaac Ogden and Jane McCarty Appeared at this meeting and Express.d their intentions of Marriage with each other Aimy Paxson, Elizabeth Hartley are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to next monthly meeting Ezra Eves and Susannah Kester appeared at this meeting and Expressd their intentions of marriage with each other Mahetible Oliver & Elizabeth Mather are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to our next Monthly meeting The Friends appointed to Prepare an Essay of Certificate for James Eckroyd produced one recommending him with Martha his wife and their Six minor children Namely Henry, Mary, John, Howworth?, Hannah, Deborah, Sarah Norton To the Monthly Meeting for the Northern District in Philadelphia which was read and Signed

Image 177 167 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 20th of 11th month 1811

At this meeting the Representatives being calld ware all presant Except one, for whose absence a reason was produced One of the friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meting informed this meting that they boath attended the Same And had nothing in particular in charge to this Meeting The friends appointed to bring forward a name to fill the station of overseer, informed this meeting, that they attended to the service and think propper to propose the name of Rachel Haines for that Station. Which this meeting unites with The committee appointed in the case of Elizabeth Williams are continued. Alice Wilson,s case is continued. Edith Kitchen,s case is continued The friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Caleb Wright and Catharine his wife and their daughter Esther. Produced one recommending them to Chesterfield Monthly meeting in the state of new Jersey Which was read and signed One of the friends appointed to make enquiry respected the proposed marriage of Isaac Ogden and Jane McCarty informed this meting that they found nothing to hinder their procedings they are therefore at liberty, to accomplish said marriage according to the good order of Society. Rachel Haines and Elizabeth Hartley are appointed to have the oversight there of and report their care to our next monthly meeting One of the friends appointed to make the inquiry respecting the proposed marriage of Ezra Eves and Susannah Kester informed this meeting that on inquiry nothing appears

Image 178 168 appears to obstruct their accomplishing said marriage according to the good order of society Esther Lundy and Elizabeth Mather are appointed to have the oversight there of And make report to our Monthly Meeting Ephram Parker and Ruth Kester appeared at this meting and expressed their intentions of marriage with each other Esther Lundy and Elizabeth Mather are appointed to make the necessary inquiry respecting the young womens and make report to our next monthly meeting The case of Sarah Stodert late Ellis being again revived in this meeting and Esther Lundy and Rachel Eves are appointed to unite with men friends in visiting of her and report their sense of her Situation to a future Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 18th. of the 12th. month 1811 The Reprepresentatives [sic] being call, ware all present except one for whose absence a particular reason was given The case of Elizabeth Williams is stil continued under the same friends The committee appointed in the case of Alice Wilson have not yet had an opportunity with her they are still continued The friends appointed in the case of Edith Kitchen ared not ready to make report are still continued

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169 The friends appointed as overseers respecting the Marriage of Isaac Ogden and Jane M.Carty informed the meeting that they attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished - One of the friends appointed as overseers respecting the marriage of Ezra Eves and Susannah Kester desired this meeting to be informed that she attended the appointment and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished - One of the friends appointed as enquirers respecting the proposed marriage of Ephram Parker and Ruth Kester informed this meeting that they attended to the appointment, and found nothing to hinder their preoceeding They are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good order of Society. Elliner Kester and Esther Lundy are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to our next Monthly Meeting A cirtificate was produced to this meeting for James Levingston and Elizabeth his wife and their five Minor children Viz. Aron, Isaiah, James, Thomas and Tamer recommending them as members to center Monthly Meeting which was read and Signed

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 22nd. of the 1st. month 1812 The representatives being called ware all presant At this meeting the Queries ware read and written answers Produced from the preparative meetings which being selected Such of them as was judged descriptive of our presant Situation. Two dollars collected towards the yearly meting Stock. No friend in this meeting appears willing to give up their names as representatives to the quarterly meting we are therefore under the necesity of Sending the

Image 180 170 the Reports by men friends The committee in the case of Elizbeth Williams are not yet ready to make report they are all continued - One of the friends that ware appointed in the case of Alice Wilson reported they had an opportunity with her and found her in a tender Disposition it is thought right in this meeting that her case should be continued under the care of the same committee The friends appointed in the case of Edith Kitchen informed this meeting that they have had an opportunity with her and she appeared in a tender disposition with desires to maintain her right of membership. The committee is desired to inform her that she is at liberty to bring forward an offering to a future Monthly Meeting - One of the friends appointed as overseers respecting the marriage of Ephram Parker and Ruth Kester, informed this meeting that she attended and Saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished This meeting is informed by a minuet from Fishing Creek Preparative meeting that Susannah Cornelison late Battin has so far deviated from the path of virtue as to become the mother of an Eligitimate child and has since been married to the man Anne Palmer, Mahettable © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Oliver and Esther Lundy are appointed in conjunction with men friends to visit her and report their sense of her situation to our next or future monthly meeting And Like wise Rachel Rose late Battin hath accomplished her marriage out of the order of society by the assistance of a magistrsate with a man not in membership with friends Anne Palmer, Mahettable Oliver and Esther Lundy is Likewise to unite with men friends in visiting her and report her situation to a future monthly Meeting

Image 181 171 Aaron Kester and Tamer Parker appeared in this meeting and expressed their intentions of marriage with each other his parents consent was produced in writing Ellinor Roberts and Esther Lundy are appointed to make the necessary enquiry respecting the young womens clearness from such like ingagements and make report to our next monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 19th. of 2 month 1812 At this meeting the representatives being called ware presant The friends appointed in Elizabeth Williams case have not yet attended to the appointment are still continued Alice Willson,s case is still continued under the care of the same committee One of the friends appointed in the case of Susanna Cornelisson late Battin i[n]formed this meeting that they had an opportunity with her She appearrring not to have any desire to be joined in membership with friends this meeting therefore appoints Esther Lundy and Elliner Roberts to unite with men friends in preparing a testification against her for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting One of the friends appointed in the case of Rachel Rose late Battin informed this meeting that they visitted her and found her in a tender Disposition But She left friends at liberty to disunite her from her right of membership Esther Lundy and Ellinor Roberts are appointed to unite with men friends in prepareing a testification against her for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting The friends appointed as inquirers respecting the marriage of Aaron Kester & Tamer Parker informed this meeting that they made enquiry and found nothing to Obstruct their proceding They are therefore at liberty

Image 182 172 to accomplish their proposed marriag according to the good order of society Elenor Roberts & Esther Lundy are appointed to have the oversight there of and make report to our next monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 18th of 3rd month 1812 At this meeting the reppresentatives ware presant The committee appointed in the case of Alice Wilson have had an opportunity with her to a degree of satisfaction She expressing a desire to make satisfaction The committee is desired to inform her that she is at liberty to bring forward an offering to a future Monthly Meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Edith Kitchen produced a paper of Acknowledement to this meeting condemning her outgoing of marriage which was read and with the approbation of men friends it was accepted A Paper of disownment was handed to this meeting against Susannah Cornelisson which was read Esther Lundy and Mahettable Oliver are appointed to furnish her with a copy thereof and let her know her right of appeal A Paper of disownment was handed to the meeting against Rachel Rose which was read Esther Lundy & Mahettable Oliver are appointed to furnish her with a copy thereof and let Her know her right of appeal The friends appointed to visit Sarah Stodart late Ellis inform this meeting that they have preformed that Service and report that she could not see her way clear to make satisfaction and left friends at Liberty to disunite her from her right of membership Esther Lundy and Mahettable Oliver are appointed to unite with

Image 183 173 with men friends in prepareing a testification against her for the approbation of our future monthly Meeting One of the friends appointed as overseers respecting the marriag of Aaron Kester & Tamer Parker informed this meeting that she attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished Our friend Jesse Haines having spread before this meeting a prospect he had of visitting the familyes of Some of Some [sic] Branches of this monthly Meeting in a committee capasity in consequence whereof this meeting appoints Mercy Ellis and Priscilla Eves to unite herein Jane Roberts requests our sertificate in order to be joined to plainfield monthly meeting in the state of Ohio Mary Reece and Elizabeth Mather are appointed to prepare an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting Abel Roberts also requests our cirtificat for himself And Elenor his wif and their son Moses to be joind to plainfield monthly meeting state of Ohio Martha Eves and Esther Lundy are appointed to unite with men friends in prepareing an essay for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting And Likewise Jesse Foulke requests our sertificate for himself and Sarah his wife with their children to the same monthly meeting Martha Eves and Esther Lundy are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 22nd of the 4 month 1812 At this meeting the representatives being calld no are presant A Paper of acknowledgment was produced to this meeting by

Image 184 174 by Alice Wilson condemning her outgoing in marrige which was read and withe the approbation of men friends her was receved A Testification was produced to this meeting against Sarah Stodart for her outgoings in marriag which was read and Submmitted to the care of men friend © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

A certificate was produced to this meeting for Jane Roberts recommending her a member to plainfield monthly meeting in State of Ohio which was read and Signed The friends appointed to prepare a cirtificate for Abel Roberts and Elinor his wife and their son Moses Produced one recommending them as members to plainfield Monthly Meeting State of Ohio which was read and with the approbation of men friends Signed A cirtificate was handed to this meeting for Jesse Foulke & Sarah is wife with their five minor children Viz Elenor, Hannah, Rachel, William and Jesse Recommending them as members to Plainfield monthly meeting in the State of Ohio Which was read and Signed This Meeting is informed by a minuet from fishing Creek preparative meeting That Edith Fairman late Battin hath accomplished her marriag contrary to the order of Society By the assistance of a magistrate With a man not in membership with friends this meeting appoints Martha Parker and Rachel Thomas to unite with men friends in visiting of her and report their sense of her Situation to future meeting This meeting is informed by a minuet from fishing Creek Preparative meeting that Elenor Roberts requests to be released

Image 185 175 from the Station of overseer. She being about to remove her request was granted - Rachel Haines made request in this meeting to be released From the Station of overseer. She being about to remove her request was granted a Certificate was handed to this meeting for Arnold Kester and Mary his wife, recommending them as members to Pelham monthly meeting in upper Canada which was read and Sign.d - Jesse Haines hath made request in this meeting for himself and Rachel his wife and their children in order to be Join.d to Concord monthly meeting County of Delaware This meeting appoints Martha Parker and Rachel Thomas to unite with men friends in prepareing an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting And Likewise Mary Haines reques[ts] our certificate to be join.d to the Same Monthly meeting Martha Parker and Rachel Thomas are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

Muncy monthly meeting of women Friends held at fishing Creek the 20th. of the 5th month 1812 at this meeting the representatives were all present Except one whose absence a reason was given The Friends appointed in the case of Edith Fairman, hath not yet had an Opportunity with her, the Friends are released from the appointment, Anne Kester and Esther Lundy are appointed to visit her, and report their Sence of her Situation to a future monthly meeting

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The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Jesse Haines and Rachel his wife with their two minor Children Namely William and Thomas, produce one recommending them as members to Concord Monthly meeting County of Delaware, which was read and Sign.d Likewise a certificate was produced in this meeting for Mary Haines recommending her a member to the Same Monthly meeting which was read and Sign’d A certificate was handed to this meeting Directed from Exeter monthly for Mary Boone which was read and Excepted Its thought right in this meeting to appoint a committee to bring forward Suitable names to fill the Station of overseer,s this meeting appoints Namely Elizabeth Roberts, Lydia Mendenhall, Elenor Kester, Rachel Eves, Esther Lundy, Anne Kester, Elizabeth Hartley, Rachel Thomas, Mercy Ellis are appointed to bring forward Some Names for the approbation of a future monthly meeting

Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 17th. of the 6th. month 1812 at this meeting Several of the representatives were present Our beloved Friend Martha Simson attended this meeting whose company and labours of Love were acceptable The yearly meeting Epistle from our beloved friends in London was handed to this meeting with the Extracts from the yearly and quarterly meeting held in Philadelphia, which was read with a degree of Satisfaction Edith Fairmans is continued under the care of the Same Committee

Image 187 177 The committee that were appointed to choose overSeers, are not yet ready to make report are continued and martha Parkers name is added to the appointment The Friends appointed in the case of Elizabeth Williams inform.d this meeting that they’ve had an Opportunity with her, and She appearing in a tender Disposition with desires to retain her right of membership the committee is desired to inform her that She is at Liberty to bring forward an offering to a future monthly meeting In conjunction with men friends this meeting appoints a Committee to have the care of pine grove meeting Namely Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Rachel Thomas, Deborah warner, Martha walton are appointed to that Service

Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held at Fishing Creek the 22nd. of the 7th. month. 1812 At this meeting the representatives being called were all present Elizabeth Williams produce a paper of acknowledgement in this meeting condemning her outgoings in marriage and likewise her becomeing the mother of a Child too early after marriage which was read and with the approbation of men friends accepted To the Quarterly meeting of women Friends to be held at Philadelphia at this Meeting the First Second and Eight queries were read, and the following answers agreed to nearly

Image 188 178 representing our Situation, We not being able to procure representatives to the Quarter we are under the necessity of Sending our reports by the representatives of the mens Meeting the case of Edith fairman being again revived in this meeting, and its the mind of the meeting to add to the appointment Mehetable Oliver and Mercy Ellis, names to visit her and report her Situation to a future monthly meeting the Committee appointed respecting choosing overseers are not ready to make report, are continued a certificate was handed to this meeting directed from middletown monthly meeting in Bucks County for Seth Chapman and Martha his wife recommending them as members with their Seven Minor children, Namely Sarah, John Mercyann, Mary, Josiah, Jane, Elizabeth & Ann which was read and accepted it is the conclusion of men Friends to make an alteration of the hour appointed for meeting, in order for holding our Select meeting, which is refer.d to the hour of two in the afternoon, which is freely united with in this meeting

Image 189 179 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 19th of the 8 month 1812 the representatives being called were present, Except one Stacy Paxton and Elizabeth Hartley appeared at Meeting and Express’d their intention of marriage with each other their parents being deceas.d Rachel Thomas & Martha Parker are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the women friend and make report to our next Monthly Job Packer and Elizabeth Harris appeared at this meeting and Exrpess.d their intentions of marriage with each other her parents being present Mercy Ellis & Rachel Thomas are appointed to make the usual enquiry respecting the women friend and make report to our next monthly Meeting Edith Fairmans Case is continued under the care of the Same Committee The Committee appointed to choose overseers not having perform’d that Service are continued A certificate was handed to this meeting directed from abington Monthly Meeting for Joseph Kester and Mary his wife with their Daughter Mary a Minor recommending them as Members, which was read and withe the approbation of mens Meeting recived.

Image 190 180 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held at Fishing Creek the 22nd of the 9 month 1812 At this Meeting all the representatives were present The friends appointed as enquirers respecting the proposed Marriage of Stacy paxson and Elizabeth Hartley report theyve made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their proceeding they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the good order of © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Society. Martha Parker and Rachel Evens are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to our next Monthly Meeting. The Friends appointed as enquirers respecting the marriage of Job Packer and Elizabeth Harris, report, they made enquiry and found nothing to obstruct their proceeding they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good Order of Society. Mercy Ellis and Rachel Thomas are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to next Monthly meeting Edith Fairmans case is Still continued. The Friends appointed from Muncy as a Committee respecting choosing an Overseer are not ready to make report are contin[u]ed. the Friends appointed from Fishing creek to bring forward a name to fill the Station of overseer have perform that Service, and proposed Lydia Mendnhall, which is united with in this meeting

Image 191 181 This Meeting is inform.d by a minute from Catawissa preparative meeting, that Ellen Foster late Ellis hath accomplish.d her marriage out of the unity of friends with a man not in membership with us by the assistance of a Justice of the peace. Mary Field, Esther Lundy and Elizabeth Mathers are appointed to visit her and report their Sense of her Situation to a future Monthly meeting Likewise Mary John late Thomas hath accomplish.d her marriage out of the unity of Friends with a man not in membership with us by the assistance of a Justice of the peace Phebe Millard, Ruth Ellis, Elizabeth Hughs and Mary Field are likewise appointed to visit and report their Sense of her Situation to a future Monthly Meeting Joseph Kester and Elizabeth Ogden appear.d in this meeting and express.d their intentions of marriage with each other they having consent of parents Elizabetrh Mathers and Martha eves are appointed as enquirers respecting the young womans clearness from Such like engagements and make report to our next Monthly meeting a letter was handed to this meeting, Expressing the Desire of a Visit from a Committee appointed at the Quarterly meeting held in Phila to visit our preparative and Monthly Meetings which this meeting has unity with

Image 192 182 Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 21st. of the 10th. month 1812 the representatives being Call.d were all present At this Meeting the first Second and Eight Queries were read and written answers Producd from the preparative Meetings which being Selected Such of them as was Judged Descriptive of our present Situation Mercy Ellis, Rachel Thomas and Martha Parker are appointed as our RepreSentatives to attend the approaching Quarterly meeting to be held in Philadelphia At this Meeting our beloved Friend Susannah Horn from Old England presented us with her certificate from her Friends of her Native Land, of the Monthly meeting of Tottenham Dated © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

the 8th. of the 3rd month 1810 And from the yearly meeting of Ministers and Elders Dated the 1st. of the 6th. month 1810 which was comfortably read amongst us, and a degree of tender Sympathy with her in her weighty Excercise was experienced [the following paragraph was X’d out] the friends appointed as overseers respecting the marriage of Stacy Paxson and Elizabeth Hartley inform’d the meeting that they attended and Saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished. Our beloved Friend Mary Allison companion of Susannah from Burlington also produce’d a certificate dated the 1st of 11th month 1810 which was read very acceptably

Image 193 183 the Friends appointed as overseers respecting the marriage of Stacy Paxson and Elizabeth Hartley inform.d the meeting that they attended and Saw nothing but it was orderly accomplish.d The friends appointed as overseers respecting the Marriage of Job Packer and Elizabeth Harris reported they attended and Saw nothing but it was orderly accomplished The Friends appointed to Visit Ellen Foster informed the meeting that She Express a willingness to be reconciled to her Friends its the mind of the meeting that her case Should be continue.d And Mercy Elliss Name is added to the appointmente Edith Fairman case is continue.d under the care of the Same Committee The Friends appointed in the case of Mary John inform.d the meeting that theyve not yet had an opportunity [with] her are continued. The friends appointed as enquierer respecting the marriage of Joseph Koster [Kester?] and Elizabeth Ogden inform.d the meeting that they made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their proceedings they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their marriage accomplish their Marriage [sic] according to the good Order of Society Elizabeth Mathers and Martha Eves are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to our next monthly meeting A concern was Spread in mens meeting of Visiting the friends of wilksbourough and hath made a appointment this meeting also unites with them therein and appoints Mercy Ellis and Mary Field, to that Service

Image 194 184 Sarah Penrose request our certificate to be Join.d with her husband and children to Short creek monthly meeting Mary Field and Priscilla Eves are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting This meeting is inform.d by a minute from Catawissa Preparative Meeting that Esther Coles request to be released from the Station of overseer her request was granted

Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held at Fishing Creed the 18th. of the 11th. month 1812 At this meeting the representatives being call.d were present © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The Committee appointed in the case of Ellen Foster one of them inform.d the meeting that theyve had an Opportunity with her and thought best that her case Should be continued Edith Fairmans case is Still continued The case of Mary John is continued The Friends appointed as overseers respecting the Marriage of Joseph Kester and Elizabeth Ogden, inform.d the Meeting that they attended and Saw nothing

Image 195 185 But that it was Orderly accomplished The Friends appointed to visit the Friends of Wilksbourough hath not Perform.d that Service are Continued and Esther Lundys name is added to the appointment A concern was Spread before this meeting from men Friends, respecting the reports of friends being negligent in the attendance of our week day meetings and have made an appointment to encourage those who are negligent therein and this meeting also unites withe them in the appointment, Namely Rachel Eves, Esther Lundy, Elizabeth Mathers, Lydia Mendenhall, Anna Kester, Mercy Ellis, Cathering Wittracre to that Service The case of Hannah Carter being revived in this meeting and its the mind of the meeting that the Same committee Should be continued and Sarah Kester, Esther Lundy, Rachel Eves names are added to the appointment

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held the 23rd. of the 12th. 1812 At this meeting Several of the representatives were Present Elenor Fosters Case Continued under the care of the Same friends Mary Johns Case continued

Image 196 186 Two of the friends appointed to visit the friends at Wilksborough inform.d that they have attended to that Service The Friends appointed to encourage those who are negligent in the attendance of weekday meetings report that Some of them have attended to the appointment and Elizabeth Kiteleys name is added to the committee The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Thomas Penrose and Sarah his wife produced, one recommending them to Short creek Monthly Meeting in the State of Ohio with their Seven Minor Children Namely Hannah, Maklon, Richard, James, Thomas, John Hughs and Jason Hibbs which was read and Sign.d This Meeting is informd from fishing creek preparative Meeting, That Henry Shively requests for himself and their three Minor children to be join.d in membership with friends, Namely) Elizabeth, Henry and George - Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Rachel Thomas and Esther Lundy and appointed to unite with men friends in visiting them Edith fairmans case is continues under the care of the Same friends

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187 The Committee appointed to bring forward a name to fill the Station of overseer propose Martha Parker’s name to this Meeting which this Meeting fully unites with, She is appointed to that Service

Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held at Fishing Creek the 20th of the 1st. month 1813 At this meeting Some of the representatives were present, the others Prevented from attending, through indisposition At this Meeting the Queries were read and written answers produc,d from the Preparative Meetings which being Selected Such of them as was Judged Descriptive of our Present Situation, No Friends of this Meeting Seems willing to give up their names as representatives, we are under the necessity of Sending our reports by men Friends to the womens Quarterly Meeting held in Philadelphia. Two dollars collected towards the yearly Meeting Ellen Fosters case is Still Continue Mary Johns case is Continued the committee appointed in visiting Henry Shivelys family is Continued the committee appointed in the case of Edith fairman inform.d the meeting that theyve. had an Opportunity with her to a Degree of Satisfaction and thought right to encourage her to bring forward her offering to a future Monthly meeting which this meeting Unites with, and the committee is desired to inform her thereof

Image 198 188 This Meeting is inform.d by a minute from fishing Creek preparative Meeting, that Rebeca davise late Parker, hath accomplish her Marriage out of the unity of Friends with a man not in Membership with us by the assistance of a majestrate Rachel Eves, Elizabeth Mathers, Esther Lundy are appointed to Visit her, And report their Sense of her Situation to a future Monthly Meeting This Meeting is inform.d from men friends that theyve. made an appointment for chooseing Elders, which this Meeting Concurrs with and appoints Anna Kester, Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Kiteley, Martha Parker, Amy Paxson, Rachel Thomas, Esther Lundy, Rachel Eves, Elizabeth Mathers, Mahetable Oliver, to bring forward a Suitable name to fill that Station, for the approbation of a future Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting of women Friends held at Muncy the 17th. of the 2nd. month 1813 at this Meeting all the representatives were present, Except one which was prevented through indisposition The Friends appointed in Ellenor Fosters case, report they attended to that Service - And that She did not appear in a Suitable Disposition to make Satisfaction. This meeting appoints the Same Committee to Unite with men friends in Prepareing a paper of Disownment against her

Image 199 189 mary Johns case is continued under the care of the Same Friends And Rachel Eves name and Anna Kesters is added thereto Rebeca Davises case is continued Elizabeth Shilveleys Case is continued with her fathers Edith Fairman produced a paper of acknowledgement in this meeting condemning her outgoing in marriage which was read and received with the approbation of men Friends the Committee in case of chooseing Elders is Continued

Muncy Monthly Meeting of of [sic] women friends held at Fishing Creek the 24th of 3rd. month 1813 The representatives being call were all present Except One who was prevented by indisposition Rebeca Daviss Case is continued The Friends appointed to unite with men friends in Preparing at testification against Ellenor Foster produced one which being read is Submitted to the care of men friends The committee in Mary John case inform.d this Meeting the[y] have not had an Opportunity with her but Robert Field desired this meeting to be inform.d that he accompany.d the mens committee in visiting of her on behalf of his wife; And that they found her in a tender Disposition. But on considering her remote Situation, could not See her way clear to come

Image 200 190 forward with an offering at this time, her case is therefore Continued under the care of the Same Committee - who are left at liberty to unite with men friends in prepareing a testification against her for the approbation of next Monthly meeting Except they See cause to forbear The case of Elizabeth Shively being again revive.d, And this meeting uniting with men friends ther[e]in She is received into membership with us The committee in the case of chooseing Elders are continued This meeting is inform.d that Mary Sinton request our Certificate to be join.d with her husband and two Minor children namely John and Phebe RB to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting Esther Lundy and Lydia Mendenahll are to apointed unite with men friends in Preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly Meeting Reuben Hains and Anna Holly Apeared at this Meeting and expresed their intention of Marriage with each others Consent of parents Being produced; Esther Lundy and Anna Kester are apointed to make inquiry respecting the young Womans Clearness of other mariage ingagements and make report to next monthly meeting Stacy Lundy and Rebeca Winner appeard in this meeting and Express.d their intention of Marriage with each other Consent of Parents being Produc.d we appoint Elizabeth Mather and Patience Holly to make enquiry respecting the young woman and make report to our next Monthly Meeting

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191 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friend held the 21st. of the 4th. month 1813 At this Meeting the representatives from two of the Preparative meetings were present Rebeca Daviss case is continued under the care of the Same committee the Committee in the case of chooseing Elders are continued The Friends appointed as enquirers respecting the propos.d Marriage of Reuben Hanes and Anna Hawley report the]y] have made enquiry and found Nothing to hinder their Proceeding, they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good order of Society Catherine Witacre and Sarah Warner are appointed to have the overSight thereof and make report to next Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed as enquirers respecting the marriage of Stacy Lundy and Rebeca Winner report they have made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their proceeding they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good order of Society Abigail Wilson and Martha Parker are appointed to have the oversight thereof and make report to our next Monthly Meeting

Image 202 192 This Meeting is inform.d from Muncy preparative Meeting that Joanna Lundy is found guilty of unchast Conduct by becoming the mother of a child in an unmarried State this Meeting appoints Elizabeth Kiteley, Martha Parker, Abigail Wilson and Sarah Warner, Deborah warner to unite with men friends in visiting her and make report to a future Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed to prepare an Essay of Certificate for Jacob Sinton and Mary his wife, produced one recommending them with their two Minor children Namely John and Phebe to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting which was read and Sign.d the committee appointed in Mary Johns case producd a testification to this meeting which was read and approv’d This meeting is inform.d that Isaac Masters requests our Certificate for himself and Sarah his wife and their Six Minor children Namely Joseph Willam, Anna Margaret, David and Sarah to be Join.d to Short creek Monthly meeting in the State of Ohio Esther Lundy and priscila Eves are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting To the Quarterly Meeting of women Friends to be held in Philadelphia Dear Friends we are desireous to inform you that our monthly meeting was held at Muncy the 21st of the 4th. month 1813 But it did not appear that any friend could give up their name to attend herewith we are under the necessity of Sending our reports by men friends

Image 203 193 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held at fishing Creek the 19th. of the 5th. month 1813 The representatives being call.d two were present Rebeca Davices case is Continued under the care of the Same Committee

The Committee appointed on the Subject of bring forward names to fill the Station of Elders, informs that they have attended to ther appointment and this meeting releases them from that Service One of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Reaubean Haines and Ann Hawley attende to the appointment and Saw nothing but that it was Orderly accomplished at this meeting the Epistle from our beloved friends in london was received and very exceptably read also the Extracts from the yearly Meeting held in Philadelphia The Friends appointed to prepare a certificate for Isaac Masters and Sareh his wife produce.d one, recommending them with their Six Minor children Namely Joseph, William, Anna, Margaret, David and Sarah to Short creek Monthly Meeting in the State Ohio which was read Sign.d One of the committee appointed to visit Joanna Lundy inform this meeting that She has attended to the appointment in company with men friends and that she appeared in a Disposition to Submit to the Judgement of the Meeting this case is continued under the care of the Same Committee who are at liberty to bring forward a testification if they See no cause to forbear One of The friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Stacy Lundy and Rebecah Winner report that she attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished

Image 204 194 This Meeting unites with mens Meeting in appointing a committee to take under consideration the propriety of Catawissa preparative requesting to Priviledge of holding a Monthly meeting Elizabeth Kiteley, Mercy Ellis, Rachel Eves, Martha Parker & Esther Lundy are appointed to that Service The Meeting is inform.d that Reuben Haines request our certificate for himself and Ann his wife to be Join.d to farmington Monthly meeting Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to unite with men friends to prepare an Essay for the approbation of next Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting of women friend held at Muncy the 23rd. of the 6 month 1813 At this meeting the representatives being call.d one was absent The committee appointed to treat with Rebeca Davise inform.d Meeting by a few lines that they have had an opportunity with her to a degree of Satisfaction, She being Still desirous of Maintaining her right of membership amongst friends the committee is desired to inform her that She is at liberty to bring forward an offering to a future Monthly Meeting

Image 205 195 a certificate was produce in this meeting for Martha Dolba directed from Richland Monthly meeting which was read and received The case of Joanna Lundy is Still continued under the Care of the Same Committee

the Epistle from the womens yearly Meeting held in London was very exceptably read amongst us The certificate that was granted to Jacob Sinton and Mary his wife was return.d to this meeting with the information from the clerke of the Monthly meeting in Philadelphia, That they not living within the limits their meeting was not Excepted The committee appointed on the request brought up by Catawissa Preparative Meeting report that they generally attended - and had a conference with that meeting and after a degree of Solid Deliberation with them thereon were of the mind that it would Tend to the benefit of Society to Establish a Monthly Meeting within the limits of that Preparative meeting to be held at Roaring Creek which is united with by this Meeting

Image 206 196 a certificate was handed to this Meeting for Reuben Haines and Ann his wife recommending them as members to farmington Monthly meeting which read and Sign.d

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 21st. of the 7th. month 1813. At this meeting the representatives being call.d were all Present At this Meeting the Queries were read, and the following answers agreed to, Nearly representing our Situation we appoint Prisscilla Eves as our representative to the approaching Quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia a certificate was handed to this Meeting for Hannah Mc.Kigsan Directed from Warrington Monthly Meeting which was read received Martha Parker & Mercy Ellis are appointed to visit her and inform her thereof Jane Dennis handed her certificate to this Meeting which read and recie?? a certificate was produce in this Meeting for Nathan Heacock and Dinah his wife with their three Minor children, ( Namely Amos, Edwin and Jane Directed from Richland Monthly Meeting which was read and receive.d a paper of acknowledge was produce in this Meeting for Eliza Jackson condemning her outgoings in Marriage with a man not membership with friends

Image 207 197 And this Meeting appoints Mary field, Esther Lundy, Lydia Mendenhall and Rachel Eves to unite with men friends in visiting of her and report their Sense of her Situation to a future Monthly Meeting Joanna Lundys case is Still Continued

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 18th. of the 8th. Month 1813 At this Meeting the representatives being call.d were present One of the friends that were appointed in the case of Eliza Jackson inform.d the Meeting that they visited her to a Degree of Satisfaction. But thought it right that her case Should be continued © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Joanna Lundys case is Still continued this Meeting is inform.d by a minute from Catawissa Preparative Meeting that Elenor Williams late Hughs hath accomplish.d her Marriage out of the unity of friends with a man not in memberShip with us, this Meeting appoints Mary Field, Lydia Mendenhall and Elizabeth Mathers to visit her and report their Sense of her Situation to a future Monthly Meeting This Meeting likewise inform.d that Esher Williams late Lee hath accomplish.d her marriage out of the unity of friends, with a man not in membership with us both by the assistance of a Justice of the Peace and Mary Field, Lydia Mendenhall and Elizabeth Mathers is likewise appoint to visit and report her Situation to a future Monthly Meeting

Image 208 198 William Mathers and Prisscilla Eves appear.d at this Meeting and Express.d their intention of Marriage with each other Consent of parents was produce in writing to this meeting Lydia Menden hall and Anna Kester are appointed to make enquiry respecting the young womans clearness from Such Like engagements and make report to our next Monthly meeting Mary Hartley the wife of Jesse Hartley handed her Certificate to this Meeting Dircted from concord Monthly meeting which was read and received

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Fishing Creek the 23rd. of the 9th. Month 1813 At this Meeting the representatives being call.d were present Except one, whose absense a reason was given The committee that were appointed in the case of Eliza Jackson are continue.d, and Phebe Millards Name is added to the appointment Joanna Lundys Case is Still continued The committee that were appointed to visit Elenor Williams late Hughs, inform’d the Meeting that they had very Satisfactory opportunity with her and thought it right to encourage her to bring forward an offering to a future Monthly meeting, which this Meeting unites with and the committee is desired to inform her thereof

Image 209 199 The Same committee likewise inform.d the Meeting that they Visited Esther Williams late lee and had a Satisfactory with her and likewise thought it right to encourage her to bring forward her offering to a future Monthly Meeting and the committee is desired to give her information thereof The friends that were appointed as enquirers respecting the propose Marriage of William Mather and Priscilla Eves inform.d the Meeting that they had made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their Proceedings they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the good order of Society, Lydia Mendendenhall and Anna Kester are appointed to have the over Sight thereof and report to our next Monthly Meeting Rebeca Davise produce a paper of acknowledgement in this Meeting Condeming her out goings in Marriage which was read and with the approbation of men friends Excepted © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 20th. of the tenth month 1813 At this Meeting the representatives were present To the quarterly Meeting of womens friends to be held at Philadelphia Dear friends the Queries were read and the following answer agreed to to nearly representing our Situation, we not being able to procure representatives, are under the necessity of Sending our reports by the representatives of the mens Meeting

Image 210 200 The case of Eliza Jackson is continued under the care of the Same Committee Elizabeth Kiteley desires to be released from the appointment of Visiting Joanna Lundy and Martha Starrs name is added to the Committee The friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of William Mathers and Prisscilla Eves desired this meeting to be inform.d that they attended and Saw nothing but it was orderly accomplished

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Fishing creek the 17th. of the 11th month 1813 at this Meeting all the representatives were present Except one who was prevent from attdinding through indisposition The friends appointed in the case of Eliza JackSon are not yet ready to make report are Continued The case of Joanna Lundy is continued a paper of acknowledgement was produc,d in this Meeting from Asa Randal and Mary his wife confessing their being So unguarded as to Violate the good order Established among friends, which was read, and this Meeting With the approbation of men friends freely Excepts their Offering

Image 211 201 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 22nd of the 12th. mo. 1813 The friends appointed in the case of Eliza Jackson have reported that they thought it would be right for her to be encouraged to come forward with an acknowledgment, and one being presented to this meeting from her, women friends unite with men friends in accepting it, and she is received into membership again. One of the friends appointed in the case of Joanna Lundy reports that she had an opportunity with her and thought she was in a tender frame of mind, but not manifesting a desire to be continued a member this meeting is united in thinking it right that a tesification against her should be prepared, and Martha Parker and Sarah Warner are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing one. A certificate was produced to this meeting for Asa Randal and Mary his wife recommending them as members to Young Street monthly meeting which was read and sign’d

A certificate was produced to this meeting, from Farmington monthly meeting for John Whitacre and Abigail his wife with their three minor children, William, Eliza and John recommending them as members to our christian care which was read and receiv’d. Application being made to this meeting for a certificate for Jonathan Evans his wife and children to Centre monthly meeting. Martha Parker and Sarah Warner are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting.

Image 212 202 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 19th. of the 1st. Month 1814 At this meeting the representatives being call.d were all Present To the Quarterly Meeting of women friends to be held at Philadelphia - Dear friends at this meeting the Queries were read and the following answers are adopted as appearing to our view Descriptive of our present Situation two dollars collected towards the yearly meeting Stock we not being able to procure representatives at this time are under the necessity of Sending our reports by the representatives of the mens Meeting a paper of Disownment was produce.d in this meeting from men friends against Joanna Lundy Expressive of her Deviation from Christian precepts as to become the the [sic] mother of an Illegetimate child, this meeting in conjunction with men friends Disunites her from her right of membership, the committee is desired to furnish her with a copy thereof and let her know her right of appeal A certificate was handed to this Meeting for Jonathan Evans and Priscillsa his wife and their five Minor children Namely Moses, Sarah, Jonathan, Elizabeth & Priscilla recommending them as members to centre Monthly Meeting which was read sand Sign.d

Image 213 203 William Bell and Martha King appeared in this Meeting and Express their intention of Marriage with each other, their parents consent was produced in writing to this Meeting, and likewise their clearness from all other Such like engagements they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the good Order of Society Martha Parker, Catherine Witacre, Elizabeth Mather & Lydia Mendenhall are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report their Care to our next Monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 16th. of the 2nd month 1814 The representatives being call,d were all present Joanna Lundys case is Continued under the care of the Same Committee One of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of William Bell and Martha King inform.d this Meeting that two of them attended and that they Saw Nothing But that it was orderly accomplished This Meeting is inform.d from Muncy preparative Meeting that Mercy McClintock late Heston has accomplish.d

Image 214 204 her Marriage with a man not in membership with friends this Meeting appoints Mercy Ellis, Esther Lundy and Martha Parker to unite with men friends in visiting her and report their care to a future Monthly Our friend Rachel Thomas Express.d a desire to be released from being assistant Clerk which this meeting taking under consideration relacses Rachel Thomas and appoints, Lydia Mendenhall to that Service

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women held at fishing Creek the 23rd. of the 3rd. month 1814 The representatives being call.d were present Joanna Lundys Case is continued under the Care of the Same Committee A certificate was handed to this meeting, Directed from Richland Monthly meeting for Sarah Haycock recommending her a member of our religious Society which was read and Excepted Likewise a certificate from the Same Monthly meeting for Jane Haycock which was also received A Minute was handed to this meeting by men friends Directed from Philadelphia quarterly meeting Expressive of their unity of a monthly meeting being opened and held Seperated from this, For the members of Catawissa and Roaring creek with which this meeting concurs

Image 215 205 and this meeting appoints Rachel Eves, Esther Lundy, Elizabeth Mathers, Lydia Mendenhall to unite with men friends in fixing on the time of holding the monthly meeting and report the time appointed to our next Monthly meeting The Committee appointed in the case of Mercy McClintock have not yet visited her are continued There being a proposal laid before this meeting by men friends with Respect to the impropriety of appointing Representatives from the Preparative to the Monthly meeting unless there be further business which is left for the consideration of our next Monthly Meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 28th. of the fourth month 1814 Some of the representatives were present no reason given for the absence of the others Mercy McClintock’s case is still continued Anne Atkins requests a certificate for herself and three minor children namely Catherine, Jane and Deborah to be joined to Richland Monthly meeting Jane McCarty, Catharine Whitacre and Sarah Warner are appointed to join with men friends in preparing an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting The proposal that was laid before the meeting last month respecting the propriety of appointing representatives from the preparative to the monthly meeting is left under consideration an other month

Ann King requests a certificate to New York monthly meeting Amy Paxson and Sarah Warner are appointed to prepare one An extract from the minutes of Catawissa preparative meeting was handed to this informing that the friends

Image 216 206 there concurred in thinking it right to have two preparative meetings to constitute the monthly meeting which is to be opened at Roaring Creek, which this meeting unites with. The Friends at Berwick request the continuance of the care of friends over their meeting and also request the privilege of holding a week day meeting to be held on the fifth day of the week.

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at fishing-Creek the 18th. of the 5th. Month 1814 At this Meeting two of the representatives were Present The case of Mercy McClintock being revived in this meeting And its the mind of the meeting that her case Should be continued The representatives from the Preparative to the Monthly Meeting are to be discontinued unless there is business to be minuted a Certificate was produced in this meeting for Ann King Recommending her a member to Newyork Monthly meeting which was read and Sign.d a minute from Catawissa preparative Meeting informing this meeting that Susannah hayhurst requested to be released from the Station of overseer, Rebecah Hughs name is appointed to Serve in that Station a Minute from fishing creek preparative meeting informing this meeting that Martha Eves requests to be released from the Station of overseer, this meeting hath granted her request and appoints a Committee; Namely, Elizabeth Roberts, Anna Kester, Mahetable Oliver, Esther Lundy, Rachel Eves, Elizabeth Mathers to bring forward Suitable Name to fill that Station for the approbation of a future monthly meeting

Image 217 207 Elenor Williams handed a paper of acknowledgement to this Meeting condemning her outgoing in marriage with a man not in Membership with friends, which read and received Esther Williams handed her paper of acknowledgement to this meeting Expressing her deviation from the rules of Society as to marry a man not in memberShip with us which was read and received the Extracts from the minutes of the yearly of men friends were read amongst us a certificate was produce in this meeting for Francis Edkins and and [sic] Joanna his wife and their three Minor children Namely Catherine, Jane and Deborah recommending them as members to Richland Monthly in Buck county which read and Sign.d

the Extracts from the minutes of the womens yearly meeting in Philadelphia and likewise an Epistle from the womens yearly meeting held in london was very acceptably read amongst us

Muncy Monthly meeting of women Frd held at muncy the 22nd of the 6th 1814 - This meeting is informed from muncy preparative meeting that Sarah Snell is Desirous of becomeing a Member of our Society Elizebeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to unite with men frds. in Visiting her and to make Report to our next mo.y meeting. Mercy McClintoks case is till continued The Friends appointed to bring forward A name to fill the station of overseer are not ready to report are continued

Image 218 208 Joel Swayne and Mary King appear.d in this meeting and Express’d their intention of marriag with each other the Consent of Mary’s parents being produced Priscilla Mather and Martha Parker are appointed to Enquire make Enquiry respecting her clearness of other marriage Similar engagements and make report to our next mo.y meeting The propriety of reconsidering the subject of appointing representatives from the preparitive meeting to the mo.y meeting was suggested by men Fr,ds and this meeting think it right to take it under consideration untill next mo.y meeting

Muncy Mo.ly meeting of women friends held at Fishing creek 20 of the 7th mo 1814 - At this meeting the representatives being called ware all present - To the Quarterly meeting of of [sic] women friends to be held at Phila,a Dear Fr.ds the Queries ware all read and the following answers agreed to nearly representing our Situation, We not being able to procure representatives, are under the necessety of sending our report by the representatives of the mens meeting - The Committee appointed to Visit Sarah Snell informed this meeting that the[y] attended to the appointment with a Degree of Satisfaction and unites with her becomeing A member amongst Frds. with which this meeting unites and the Committee is Desired to inform her thereof

Image 219 209 Mercy McClintuks case is still continued The Committee appointed to bring forward A name to fill the Station of overseer have attend to the appointment and propose Sarah Carpenter to that Service with which this meeting unites They frds. Appointed to enquire respecting the proposed Marriage of Joel Swayne and Mary King informed the Meeting that they made the necessary Enquiry and found nothing to hinder their procedings they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the Good order of society Martha Parker and Sarah Warner are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report of their Care to our next m.oy mee.g

This meeting Expressed A full unity with the Continuation of the appointment of representatives from the preparetive to the monthly meetings One of the Committee that was Appointed in the case of Joanna Lundy informed this meeting that they attended to the service the Committee is therefore released

Image 220 210 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Munch the 24th. of the 8 mo. 1814 The representatives being call.d were all present Excepting one The friends appointed to inform Sarah Snell of her being a member of our Society attended to the appointment Mercy MClintocks case is Still continued The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Joel Swayne and Mary King report that they Saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished William Hayhurst and Jane Mathers appear.d in this Meeting and express.d their intentions of marriage With each other their parents being present Mercy Ellis and Amy Paxson are appointed to make enquiry Respecting Janes clearness of other semilar engagements and report to our next Month meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 21st. of the 9th month 1814 the representatives being call.d were all present The committee appointed respecting the case of Mercy McClintock in part have visited her and report that its their minds that a paper of disownment be prepared against her which this meeting has unity with and the Committy are continued to prepare a testification against her for the approbation of a future Monthly meeting

Image 221 211 The friends appointed as enquirers respecting the propose Marriage of William hayhurst and Jane Mathers report they made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their Proceedings, they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the good Order of Society Anna Kester and Lydia Menenhall are appointed to have the over sight thereof and report their care to our next monthly meeting Lydia and Rachel Lookings request our certificate to be join.d to flushing Monthly Meeting State of Ohio; And Likewise Moses Lookings request our certificate for himself and Sarah his wife with their Eight Minor children Namely) Benjamin, Phebe, Hannah, Moses, Mary, Sarah, William Ann to be join.d to the Same Monthly Meeting. Mercy Ellis & Mary Swayne are appointed to unite with men friends in prepareing Essays for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 19th. of the 10th. month 1814 the representatives being calld were all present

To the quarterly Meeting of women friends to be held at Philadelphia, Dear friends the queries were read and the following answers agreed to as nearly representing our Situation We appoint Mercy Ellis, Sarah Battin and Elizabeth Mathers as our representatives to attend the approaching quarterly Meeting with our report The friends appointed to attend the marriage of William hayhurst and Jane Mathers, report they attended and Saw nothing but what it was orderly accomplished Jane Hayhurst request our certificate to be join’d to

Image 222 212 Roaring-creek Meeting Sarah Battin and dinah Haycock are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting The friends appointed in the case of Mercy M.cClintock prepared a testification against her which was read and approv.d Mary Dungan request our certificate to Plainfield Monthly Meeting Sarah warner and Deborah warner are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting The friends appointed to prepare certificates for Lydia and Rachel Lukans handed them to this Meeting they were read and Sign.d A certificate was produce to this Meeting for Moses lukens and Sarah his wife with their Eight Minor children which was read and Sign.d

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing-creek the 25th. of the 11th. 1814 At this Meeting the representatives being call.d were all present The friends appointed to attend our quarterly meeting report they attended and had nothing in charge to communicate to this meeting The friends appointed to prepare an Essay for Jane Hayhurst Produce one recommending her a member to Roarking creek Monthly meeting which was read and Signd

Image 223 213 The friends appointed to prepare an Essay of certificate for Mary Dungan produce one recommending her a member to Plainfield Monthly Meeting State of Ohio which was read and Sign.d This Meeting is inform from Muncy preparative meeting that Hannah Wallis has become a member of the Presbyterian Society, this meeting with the approbation of men friends appoints a committee Namely) Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker to visit her and report their care to a future Monthly meeting Jonathan wilson and Mary chilcott appeared at this meeting and Express their intentions of marriage with each other Consent of parent being produce in writing to this meeting Sarah warner & Martha Parker are appointed to make enquiry respecting the young woman clearness from all Such Similar engagements and make report to next Monthly meeting

Monthly Meeting of women Friends held at Muncy the 21st. of the 12th. Month 1814 © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The representatives being call were all present excepting one who was prevented by indisposition The Friends appointed to make a visit to Hannah Wallis report they have not yet attended, Elixzabeth Kitely is add to the appointment The Friends appointed to make enquiry respecting the Proposed Marriage of Jonathan wilson and Mary chilcott report that they found nothing to prevent their Proceedings they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to good order

Image 224 214 of our Society Sarah warner and Martha Parker are appointed to have the over Sight thereof and report their care to our next Monthly Meeting Jesse Haines and Sarah Snell appeared at this Meeting and express their intentions of Marriage with each other, their parents consent being produced in writing Mercy Ellis and Martha Parker are appointed to make enquiry respecting Sarahs clearness from other Similar engagements and report to our next Monthly Meeting A certificate was handed this meeting from Philadelphia Monthly Meeting for the Southern District for Elizabeth Jackson wife of Samuel Jackson recommending her as a member of our religious Society, which was read and recieved. Our beloved friends Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis have Spread before this Meeting a concern that has for some time rested on their minds to pay a religious visit to the friends of our Monthly meeting with which this meeting unites and Amy Paxson is appointed to accompany them

Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at fishing-creek the 18th. of the 1st. month 1815 At this Meeting the representatives being call.d were all present except one whose absence a reason was given To the Quarterly Meeting of women friends to be held at Philadelphia Dear friends the Queries were read and the following answers adopted as appearing to our view Descriptive of our present Situation, we appoint Mary Kester and Anna Parker as our representatives two dollars collected towards the yearly meeting Stock

Image 225 215 The committee appointed in the case of Hannah wallis report in writing to this Meeting that they in part attended to the appointment, She appearing to be in an affectionate Disposition towards friends, But Signified that She thought it right to be disunited from our Society as She had joind another the Same committee is continued to unite with men friends to prepare a paper of disownment against her for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Jonathan Wilson and Mary chilcott, Desired this Meeting to be inform.d that they both attended and Saw no disorderly conduct to remark

The friends appointed respecting the Proposd Marriage of Jesse Haines and Sarah Snell, report they found nothing to hinder their Proceedings they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the good order of Society Mercy Ellis and Esther Lundy are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report their care to our next Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 15th of the 2nd. 1815 the representatives were all present at this Meeting One of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Jesse Haines and Sarah Snell infom.d the Meeting that She attended and Saw nothing, but what was orderly

Image 226 216 This Meeting is inform.d that Sarah Rhine late Parker had accomplish her Marriage Contrary to the rules of our Discipline with a man not in Membership with us this Meeting appoints Esther Lundy, Rachel Eves, Jane Ogden to visit her and report their Sense of her Situation to our next Monthly meeting This Meeting is likewise inform.d from fishing creek Preparative Meeting that Mahetable Hartley late Parker, hath accomplish her Marriage contrary to the good order of our Society with a man in Membership with us and likewise has become the Mother of a child too early after Marriage, This Meeting appoints Esther Lundy, Rachel Eves and Jane Ogden to visit her and report her Situation to our next Month Meeting the case of Hannah wallis is Still continued under the care of the Same friends Sarah Haines wife of Jesse Haines request our certificate to be Join.d to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting This Meeting taking under consideration the request made by Martha Starr of her being release.d from the Station of overseer this meeting appoints a committee Namely, Martha Starr, Sarah Warner, Martha Parker to choose another to fill that Station

Image 227 217 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 22nd of the 3rd Month 1815 The representatives being call,d but one was present The committee appointed to visit Sarah Rhine report that they have attend to the appointment and that She appear.d very desireous to make Satisfaction the Committee is continued The committee appointed to visit Mehitable Hartly report that they have attend to the appointed and She express.d a desire to make Satisfaction, but left friends at Liberty to do what they might think best, the committee is continued to visit her again and report to a future Monthly meeting Anna Kesters name is added to the appointment The case of hannah wallis is Still continued

the committee appointed to bring forward a name for an overseer in the place of martha Starr they not being present are continued This Meeting is inform from fishing creek preparative Meeting that Sarah Shively late Eves has accomplished her marriage before a Justice of the peace with a man in membership with friends this meeting appoints Jane Dennis, Anna Kester, Lydia Mendenhall, to visit her and make report to a future monthly meeting The friends appointed to prepare an Essay for Sarah Haines produce one which was read and Sign.d

Image 228 218 Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 19th. of the 4th. month 1815 The representatives were all present at this Meeting The case of Sarah Rhine is Still continued The friends appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartley are Likewise continued The case of Hannah wallis is Still under the care of the Committee The friends appointed to bring forward a name, to fill the Station of overseer inform.d the meeting that they have attended to the appointment and porpose Margaret wilsons name to that Service in the place of abigail wilson, And Martha Starr is continued to fill that Station awhile longer which this meeting has unity with One of the friends appointed in the case of Sarah Shively inform.d the meeting they have not yet had an opportunity with her are continued Our beloved friend Mercy Ellis Spread before this meeting a Prospect She had of attending the yearly meeting of Newyork if way Should open which this meeting has unity with This meeting appoints Mercy Ellis as our representative to attend the approaching quarterly meeting to be held at Philadelphia

Image 229 219 Munch Monthly Meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 24th. of the 5th month 1815 The representatives were all present at this meeting The Committee appointed to visit Sarah Rhine late Parker in part attended to the appointment with a degree of Satisfaction. She expressing a desire to make Satisfaction which this meeting has unity. And though[t] it right to encourage her to bring forward an offering to our next or future Monthly meeting, and the committee is desired to inform her thereof The friends appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartley in part attended to the appointment and informd the meeting that it was their minds that her case Should be continued on minute And Priscilla Mathers name is added to the committee Hannah Wallis’s case is continued Sarah Shivelys case is continued Our friend that was appointed to attend the quarterly meeting has not yet return with report to this meeting

Image 230 220 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 21st of the sixth month 1815 The representatives were call’d and two were present Our beloved friends Abigail Barker and Mary Allison attended this meeting and produced a minute of concurrence from their monthly meeting which together with their company and religious labours was very acceptable This meeting is informed that the committee appointed to visit Sarah Rhine have made her acquainted with the priviledge to bring forward an acknowledgment to this monthly meeting One of the committee appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartly informed this meeting that they hav[e] not had an opportunity with her since our last monthly meeting they are continued Sarah Shively's case is continued - The friend appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting having returned several weighty subjects were spread before this meeting which had engaged the attention of friends there The case of Hannah Wallis is still under the care of men friends -

Image 231 221 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Fishing creek the 19th. of the 7 month 1815 The representatives being call.d were all present except one who was prevented from attending thro indisposition At this meeting the Queries were read and a[n]swers adopted we believe Expressive of our Present Situation, We appoint Pricilla Mathers as our representative to attend the approaching Quarterly meeting held at Philadelphia Sarah Rhine produce her paper of acknowledgement to this meeting condemning her outgoings in marriage, which was read and with the approbation of men friends Excepted The case of Mahetable Hartley is Still continued under the care of the Same Committee the friends appointed to visit Sarah Shively report they have had an opportunity with her to a degree of satisfaction, She appearing desireous of being united to friends. But left friend at Liberty this meeting unite that her case Should be continue and Ellenor Kesters name is added to the committee Jacob Haines and Rachel Ellis appeared at this meeting and Express their intention of Marriage with each other His parents consent was produce in writing to this meeting This Meeting appoints Sarah warner and Martha Parker as enquirers respecting the young womans clearness from Similar engagements and report their care to our next monthly meeting

Image 232 222 This Meeting is inform.d that Jane Dennis request our certificate to be join.d to Salem monthly meeting in the State of Ohio Prisscilla Mathers and Lydia mendenhall are appointed to Prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting

Nathan Haycock request our certificate for himself and Dinah his wife with their children to be join.d to Salem Monthly Meeting State of Ohio Priscilla Mathers and Lidya Mendenhall are appointed to unite with men friends in prepareing an Essay of certificate for the approbation of our next Monthly

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 23rd. of the 8th. month 1815 the representatives being call.d were all present One of the friend appointed in Mahetable Hartleys case inform.d the Meeting, that of the the committee attended - That She epxress.d Some Desire of retaining her right of membership - tho not with that clearness which is Desireable - it is therefore thought best for her to be Discontinued as a member Sarah Shivelys case is continued The friends appointed respecting the proposed marriage of Jacob Haines and Rachel Ellis report th[e]y found nothing to hinder their procedings they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the =

Image 233 223 good Order of Society Martha Parker and Sarah warner are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report their care to our next Monthly meeting - Essay of certificate for Jane Dennis was prepared But not produce to this meeting, as reported by one of Committee Eliza Martin requests our certificate in order to be join.d to Sadsbury Monthly meeting Mercy Ellis and Amy Paxton are appointed to prepare an Essay of certificate for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting Fishing creek Preparative meeting inform this meeting that Mary Musgrove late Kester has accomplish, her her [sic] Marriage by the assistance of a Justice of the Peace with a man not in membership with us, contrary to the of our Discipline Sarah Battin and Priscilla Mathers are appointed to visit her on the Subject and report to next or future Monthly meeting Mens meeting informs this, that a meeting is appointed at the eleventh hour to morrow to be held at this house for the accomplishing of the Marriage of Jacob Haines and Rachel Ellis to attend the opening of which Elizabeth Kitely and Amy Paxton are appointed and report to next monthly meeting

Image 234 224 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 20th. of the 9th. month 1815 At this Meeting the representatives being called were all present Except one who was prevented by indisposition The case of Mahettable Hartley being laid again before this Meeting it is believed it might be proper the committee Should pay her another visit on the occation and Lydia Mendenhall and Martha Eves names is added to the committee © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The committee in Sarah Shivelys Case inform.d this Meeting they had an Opportunity with her that She inform’d friends She had no desire of retaining her right of membership and left friends at Liberty to proceed against her as they Should think proper therefore this Meeting appoints Lydia Mendenhall and Anna Kester to prepare a paper of disownment against her and forward the Same to a future Monthly meeting One of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Jacob Haines and Rachel Ellis inform.d this meeting that they attended and Saw no other but that it was orderly accomplished Jane Denniss certificate not being forwarded to this Meeting is Still continued under the care of the Same friends A certificate was produc.d to this meeting for Eliza Martin Recommending her as a member to Sadsbury Monthly meeting which was read and Sign.d The committee appointed to visit Mary Musgrove inform.d this Meeting they had not had an Opportunity with her, Lydia Mendenhall and Mahetable Olivers names is added to the Committee

Image 235 225 Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 18th of the 10th. month 1815 The representatives being call.d were all present At this Meeting the Queries were read and answers prepared Expressive of our Situation and being able to get any one to attend as representatives we are under the Necessity of Sending the reports otherways the case of Mahetable Hartley is continued Joshua clayton and Ann Eves appeared at this Meeting and Express.d their intention of Marriage with each other this appoints Anna Kester and Martha Eves as enquirer respecting the young womens clearness from Similer engagements and report their care to our next Monthly meeting their were all consenting to the Said Marriage The Committee appointed to visit Mary Musgrove produce in writing to this meeting her desire of making Satisfaction with her friends, the Same Committee are continued and encourage her So to do Rachel Haines request a certificate to concord Monthly meeting Elizabeth Kiteley and Martha Parker and Mary Swain are appointed to prepare an Essay of certificate for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting an Offering was produce to this meeting from Rachel Gold in young Street upper canada condemning her Misconduct, and Desireing to become a member again this Meeting appoints Mary Swain and Mary Hartley to unite with men friends in writing to young Street Monthly meeting respecting her case

Image 236 226 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 22nd of the 11th. month 1815 The representatives appointed, attended this Meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The committee appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartley informd this meeting that Several of them visited her and She Seem.d very desireous of retaining her right of memberShip And its the mind of the meeting that her case Should be continued on account of their being in the way of disposing Spirituous Liquers and the comittee is desired to labour with them on the occasion The friends appointed as enquirers respecting the proposed Marriage of Joshua Clayton and Ann Eves informd the Meeting they made the needfull inquiry and found Nothing to hinder their Proceedings they are therefore at Liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the good order of Society Margaret master and Martha Eves are appointed to have the over sight thereof and report their care to our next monthly Meeting Mary Musgrove produce a paper of acknowledgement to this meeting Condemning her outgoings in marriage which was read and with the approbation of men friends acepted a certificate was handed to this meeting for Rachel Haines recommending her a member to concord Monthly meeting chester county with was read and Sign’d The friends appointed to write young Street Monthly meeting concerning Rachel Gold, they have not perform that Service are continued Mercy Ellis, is added to the Committee

Image 237 227 A Minute of the Monthly meeting of Philadelphia held for the Northern District, was produce in this Meeting respecting the treating with Tacy Moody late comly who has accomplish her marriage contrary to the good order of Society which the meeting unites with men friends in the appointment of a committee Namely Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker to visit her and report to our next or future Monthly meeting the case of Sarah Shively is Still continued under the care of the Same committee

Muncy Monthly meeting held the 19th. of the 12th. month 1815 the representatives being call.d were all present except one The case of Mahetable Hartley is continued under the care of the Same Friends The Friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Joshua Clayton and Ann Eves informs this Meeting they attended and Saw Nothing but what was orderly The Friends appointed to write to young Street Monthly meeting Concerning Rachel gold informs this meeting they have prepare a letter on that account tho not yet forwarded The friends appointed to Visit Tacy Moody informs this meeting they have not yet been able to attend on account of indisposition in their families her case is therefore continued under the care of the Same Committee - Sarah Shively case is continued under the care of the Same committee - Our beloved friend Mercy Ellis being Desireous to attend the Quarterly Meeting at farmington which this Meeting has full unity with. She Being a minister in good Esteem Our beloved friend Martha Parker expressed a willingness to accompany her. Which this meeting unites with, She is an Elder in good Esteem

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing-creek the 24th. of the 1st. month 1816 The representatives appointed attended Except one, whose absence a reason was given To the Quarterly meeting of women friends held in Philadelphia Dear friends At this meeting the Queries were read and answers adopted we believe Expressive of our present Situation it appears at the present Meeting that no friend can give up their names as representatives, we are under the Necessity of Sending our report by men friends Two dollars collected towards the yearly meet Stock Mahetable Hartleys case is Still Continued the friend appointed to visit Tacy Moody were not present at this meeting her case Still rests under their care Sarah Shivelys case continued Mary Lundy handed her paper of acknowledgement to this meeting Condemning her haveing Violated the rules of Society, which this meeting unites of haveing a committee appointed to visit her (Namely) Sarah warner and Hannah Watson and report their care to our next Monthly meeting The friends that Expressd their desire of attending the Quarterly meeting at farmington hath not return to this meeting -

Image 239 229 Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held the 21st of the 2nd mo 1816 At This meeting the representatives appointed were all present At this Meeting we had the company of our beloved friends Rachel Sharply and Lydia Philips which was very acceptable with their minutes of Concurrence from their respective meetings - The friends appointed to visit Mahetable Hartley were not present Mary Ellis and Elizabeth Kiteleys Names are added to that committee The friends appointed in Tacy Moody case, inform this meeting they have attend thereto, but not yet ready to make report Sarah Shively case continued The friends appointed to visit Mary Lundy report they have not yet attended Martha Parkers name is added to the committee A letter was received from Rachel Vincent Stateing that She had accomplished her marriage out of the good order of Society with a man not in member with us And that She apprehended no Benefit would at present arise Either to herself or the meeting to Continue her in member Ship the meeting however feeling a tenderness towards her appoints Some friends to visit her on the Occasion, (Namely) Elizabeth Kiteley and Mercy Ellis and report to our next or future monthly meeting This meeting was informd that Joel Swaine request our certificate for himself and Mary his wife to be Joind to chester Monthly meeting Amy Paxson, Deborah warner and Mary Hartley are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing an Essay of certificate for the approbation of our next monthly meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 240 230 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 20th. of the 3rd. month 1816 two of the representatives appointed attended this Meeting The case of Mahetable Hartley is Still continued The case of Tacy Moody is likewise continued One of the committee in the case of Sarah Shively inform the meeting that they gave her a copy of her testification the Committee is released The committee appointed to visit Mary Lundy inform this meeting they.d Performd that Service and She being Very desireous of retaining her right of membership and its Judgement of the committee that her Offering Should be accepted. Which is united with in this meeting and She is received into membership again with the approbation of men friends The committee in the case of Rachel Vincant report they have not attended thereto are continued Dinah Haycock request our certificate for herself and family to be join’d to Salem Monthly meeting State of Ohio Elizabeth Mather and Martha Eves are appointed to unite with men friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting Mary Register request our certificate to be joind to Eden Monthly Meeting in Holland Purchase Martha Parker and Mercy Ellis are appointed to Prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Month Meeting This Meeting is inform from fishing creek Preparative Meeting, that Sarah Mathers request to become a member of our Society Mercy Ellis, Anna Kester, Esther Lundy, Mahetable Oliver are appointed to visit on the Occasion and report their care to our next Monthly meeting

Image 241 231 And also William Mathers request for his two Minor children (Namely) Hannah and Margaret to be joind in membership with friends and the Same Committee is likewise appointed to visit them also. This meeting is inform in writing from Some of the friends in the Elklands that they request the priviledge of holding a meeting for worship on first days which this meeting has unity with & appoints Some friends to attend Namely Mercy Ellis, Sarah warner, Elizabeth Mathers, Martha Parker, Sarah Battin; The opening to commence the first day Preceeding the Monthly meeting in the fifth month a certificate was prepared for Joel Swaine and Mary his wife recommending them as members to chester Monthly meeting which was read and Sign.d

Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 17 of the 4th. month 1816 two of the representatives appointed attended this meeting in conjunction with men friends this meeting is adjourn.d to be held at the usual hour the 26th. of the month at fishing creek © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

An adjourn’d Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 26th. of the 4th. month 1816 The committee appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartly in part attended to appointement and inform this meeting that She had a great desire to be reconciled to her friends, and men friends have enterd into an appointment to unite with women friends in visiting her again and report to our next Monthly Meeting The case of Tacy Moody is Still continued The case of Rachel Vincant is likewise continued This Meeting having unity with william Mathers request respecting his two Minor children becomeing members which with the approbation of men friends they are received

Image 242 232 To the Quarterly Meeting of women friends to be held in Philadelphia Dear friend it appear no friends Present at this meeting can give up their names as representatives we send this minute by men friends a certificate was handed to this meeting for Mary Register recommending her a member to Eden Monthly meeting State of New york which was read and Sign.d a certificate for nathan Haycock and family not being Prepare for the approbation of this meeting. the same friends are still on the appointment for that Servise The committee appointed in the case of Sarah Mathers have in part attended and reported favourably of her Disposition is is [sic] however concluded to Visit her again - Men friends are added to the appointment

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 22nd. of the 5 month 1816 all the representatives appointed attended this meeting except one who was prevented through indisposition The committee appointed in the case of Sarah Mathers informs this meeting that they.ve had an Opportunity With her in company with men friends and they united with her being admited into membership with friends which this meeting has unity with and with the approbation of men friends She is received as a member Joseph Haycock and Margaret Kester appeared in this meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with each other, they having consent of parents Es[t]her Lundy, Elizabeth Mathers are appointed as enquirers respecting the young womens clearness from Similar engagements and report their to our next monthly meeting

Image 243 233 one of the friends appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartley inform.d the meeting they have not attend so that Service are continued The case of Tacy Moody is not been attended to is continued The case of Rachel Vincant is likewise continued © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Jane Haycock request our certificate to be join.d to Salem monthly meeting State of Ohio Lydia Mendenhall, Elizabeth Mather are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting This Meeting is inform from Muncy prepareative meeting that Hannah Hogeland is desireous of comeing under the care of friend Mercy Ellis, Sarah warner, Martha Eves are appointed to unite with men friends to visit her on the Occation and report to our next or future Monthly The Extracts from our late yearly meeting handed to the womens quarterly and an Epistle from our Beloved sister in London was very exceptably read amongst us a certificate was prepare for nathan Haycock and family recommending them as members to Salem Monthly meeting State of Ohio which was read and Signd

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 19th. of the 6th. month 1816 At this meeting the representatives were all present The friends appointed as enquirers in the propose Marriage of Margaret Kester and Joseph Haycock inform they had made the useal enquiry and found nothing to hinder their proceedings according to the order of our Society Anna Kester and Martha Eves are appointed to attend the Marriage and report of their care to our next Monthly Meeting

Image 244 234 The committee appointed in the case of Mahetable Hartley informe this meeting in writing they had an Opportunity With her and She express a Desire of being reinstated in Society and also that they thought it would be right to grant her the Privaledge of bringing an acknowledgement condemning her outgoings.. which this meeting in concurrence with men friends agree to The case of Stacy Moody is continued; Likewise Rachel Vincant Isaac Clayton and Sarah Mathers appeared at this meeting and express.d their intention of Marriage with each other they having consent of parent Sarah Battin and Anna Kester are appointed to make the usial enquiry respecting young woman’s clearness from Such like engagements and report of their care to our next monthly meeting A certificate was produce for Jane Haycock recommending her a member to Salem Monthly meeting State of Ohio which was read and Sign.d the friends appointed on the request of Hannah Hogeland are continued Martha Parker is added to the Committee

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 24th. of the 7 month 1816 The representatives were all present at this meeting To the Quarterly meeting of women friends held in Philadelphia, Dear friends at this meeting the Queries were read and the following answers adopted nearly representing of our present Situation, Rachel Eves and Margaret Masters are appointed to attend with the reports

235 The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Margaret Kester and Joseph Haycock report they attended and Saw nothing But what was orderly The committee appointed in the case of Mahetabl Hartly inform the meeting that her offering being prepard But not received, unless her being present - The committee not haveing an Opportunity with Stacy Moody Nor Rachel Vincant neither are continued - The friends appointed a[s] enquirers respecting the propose Marriage of Sarah Mathers and Isaac clayton informd they made enqiry and found nothing to hinder their Proceedings according to the order of Society Sarah Battin, Anna Kester are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report of their care to our next Monthly meeting -- The appointment in respect to Hannah Hogelin case has not been attend too are continued -- The case of Rachel gold being revived in this meeting by a few lines from a committee of young Street Monthly meeting a certificate prepared for Rachel Randel recommending her a member to young Street Monthly Meeting in upper canada which was read and Sign.d --

Muncy monthly meeting of women friends held at muncy the 21st. of the 8th, month 1816 The representatives being call.d two were present - One of the friends appointed to attend the Quarterly meeting informs that they Both attended

Image 246 236 One of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Sarah mathers and Isaac Clayton inform.d they both attended and Saw nothing to remark - The friends appointed in Hannah Hogelin case inform they have not yet attended -- a certificate was handed to this meeting from Roaring cred Monthly meeting for william Hayhurst and Jane his wife with their Minor Daughter Lydia which was read and Received -- A paper of acknowledgement was handed to this meeting by Mahetable Hartley Condemning her misconduct which was read and with the approbation of mens meeting received James Cooper request our certificate for himself and Catherine his wife and their Children to white water monthly meeting Indianna territory Amey Paxson and Sarah warner are appointed to join men friends in Preparing an Essay of Certificate for them -- An acknowledgement from Rachel gold in young Street uper Canada was presented to this meeting accompany.d with Some lines from that Monthly meeting Stating that She had been visited By them at our request - and Nothing appearing in her Disposition to prevent the acceptance of her paper it is therefore accepted and Martha Parker and Sarah Ellis are appointed to prepare an Essay of Certificate for the approbation of next monthly meeting

The case of Tacy Moody and Rachel Vincant is concluded to come to an issue of Disownment - the Committee are requested to write to friends of Philadelphia who addressed This Monthly meeting on tacy account - and inform them that there do not appear a disposition of being reinstated with in her mind = Rachels case als[o] believed best to be terminated by disownment and the Committee are requested to unite with men friends in prepareing a paper of Disownment to be presented to our next monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 18th. of the 9th. month 1816 The representatives appointed attended this meeting the Committee appointed in the case of Hannah hogelin inform the meeting that they had an Opportunity with her, and the committee united for her case to be continue awhile longer - a Certificate being prepared for James cooper and catherine his wife and their Six Minor children )Namely) Joshua, Josiah, Rachel, John, arther & William recommending them as members to white water monthly meeting Indianna territory which was read and Sign.d a certificate for Rachel gold in upper canada being prepared and Sign.d by the friends of this meeting Tacy Moody and Rachel Vincants cases Continued

Image 248 238 Our beloved friend Mercy Ellis, Express a Desire of Visiting Some friends in their indisposition in the State of Maryland and likewise to attend the yearly meeting in Baltimore which this meeting his good unity with her religious Prospect as way may open -

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 23rd. of the 10th. month 1816 At this Meeting the representatives were Present At this Meeting the Queries were read and answers adopted we believe Nearly representing our Situation Alice wilson and Jane McCarty are appointed to attend the approaching Quarterly meeting to be held at Philadelphia a testification was handed to this Meeting against Rachel Vincant disuniting her as a member of our Society and the committee is Directed to furnish her with a copy thereof and let her know her right of appeal Our friends Mercy Ellis is not return to this Monthly meeting This Meeting is inform.d that the committee has performd that Service of writing to the committee of Philadelphia respecting the case of Tacy Moody Hannah Shugart Jnr request our Certificate for herself to be to centre Monthly meeting Amy Paxson and Martha Parker are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

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Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 20th. of the 11 month 1816 All the representatives appointed attended this meeting Our friend Mercy Ellis being Present and presented to this Meeting a minute expressive of her acceptable attendance of the yearly meeting of the yearly Meeting [sic] of Baltimore a certificate was prepared for Hannah Shugart which was read and Sign.d by Some of the friends of this meeting

Monthly meeting of women friends held at muncy the 18th. of the 12th. month 1816 The representatives we[re] all present, but one for whose absence a reason was given There appears to be no further Business for this monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing Creek the 22nd. of the first month 1817 the representatives appointed were all present at this meeting To the Quarterly meeting of women friends held in Philadelphia Dear Friends) At this meeting the Queries were read and answers adopted we believe Expressive of our present Situation Elizabeth Mathers is appointed as our representative two dollars Collected towards the yearly meeting Stock

Image 250 240 This meeting is inform.d from fishing creek Preparative meeting that Anna Eves has accomplish.d her Marriage by the assistance of a Justice of the peace with her first Cousin with a man in membership with us Esther Lundy, Lydia Mendenhall, Jane Ogden are appointed to visit her and report to our next or future Monthly meeting -- This meeting is likewise inform.d from fishing creek Preparative Meeting that Amy Oliver late parmer has accomplish her Marriage by the assistance of a Justice of the Peace with a man not in member Ship with us Sarah Battin and Elizabeth Mathers an[d] Esther lundy are appointed to visit her in company with men friends and report their Sense of her Situation to our next or future Monthly meeting James Paxson and Sarah chilcott appear.d at this meeting and Express their intentions of Marriage with each other they having consent of parents, Mercy Ellis and Hannah Clayton are appointed to make the Necessary enquiry respecting the young womans clearness from Similar engagements and report of their care to our next Monthly Meeting -

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 19th. of the 2nd. month 1817 at this meeting Several of the representative were present A paper of Disownment was handed to this meeting against Anna Eves, Expressing her deviation in Marriage with her first cousin the committee is desired to furnish her with a copy thereof and let her know her right of appeal

One of the Committee appointed to visit Amy Oliver late Parmer inform the meeting that they had an Opportunity with her and She desired friends to wait with her a while longer which is united with in this meeting - This Meeting is inform.d that the friend appointed respecting the propose Marriage of Sarah Chilcott and James Paxson have make enquiry and found nothing to hinder their Proceeding according to the order of Society Mercy Ellis and Hannah Clayton are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to our next Monthly meeting a certificate was handed to this meeting for william Hayhurst and Jane his wife and their Minor Daughter Lydia directed from roaring creek Monthly meeting dated 4th. month 10th. and, Excepted in the mens meeting and was neglected to be forwarded unTill this present meeting which was read and Excepted This Meeting is inform from Muncy Preparative Meeting that Hannah Tallman late clayton hath accomplishd her marriage by the assistance of a majestrate with a man not in membership with friend this meeting appoints Elizabeth Kiteley, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker to visit her in company with men friends and report to our next Monthly meeting

Image 252 242 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 19th. of the 3rd. month 1817 two of the representatives appointed attended this meeting This meeting is inform.d that Anna Eves is furnish.d with a copy of her testification The Committee appointed in the case of Amy Oliver are Continued and desired to visit her again in company with men friends -- The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Sarah Chilcott and James Paxson one of them reported they both attended and saw nothing but what was orderly -- The friends appointed in the case of Hannah Talman hath not had an Opportunity with are continued The committee appointed in the case of Hannah Hogeland reported they.ve had an Opportunity with her and it was the mind of the committee that she might be received, which was united with in this meeting. And with the approbation of men friends She is received as a member -- Henry Shiveley and Mary Reese appear.d at this meeting and Express.d their intentions of Marriage with each other her parent being consenting Esther Lundy, Lydia Mendenhall are appointed as enquirers respecting the woman friends clearness from Similar engagements and report to our next monthly meeting

Image 253 243 Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy 4th month the 23rd 1817 The representatives were all Present Except one The Committee appointed in Amy Olivers case inform.d they have Not hand an Opportunity with her and are continue - The Committee appointed in the case of Hannah Tallman are Continued - © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

This Meeting is inform that nothing appears to prevent the propose Marriage of Mary Reese She is therefore at Liberty to accomplish it according to the order of Society Margaret Masters and Jane McCarty are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to our next Monthly Meeting - A certificate was produce to this Meeting for Ahaz? Paxson and Pinnah? his wife with their three Minor children namely Amos, Seth and Thomas recommending them as members to Eden Monthly Meeting State of Newyork which was read and Sign.d A certificate was also produced for James Paxson Jnr. and Sarah his wife recommending them as members to the Same Monthly which was read and Sign.d - To the Quarterly meeting of women friends held in Philadelphia Dear friends we are unable to Send representatives at this time And therefore Oblige to forward this report by men friends

Image 254 244 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 21st. of the 5 month 1817 all the representatives appointed attended this meeting The committee appointed in the case of Amy Oliver are continued The case of Hannah Tallman is continued - One of the friends appointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Mary Reese and Henry Shively inform.d the meeting of her being Present and Saw nothing but what was orderly The Extracts from our yearly Meeting And an Epistle from our beloved Sisters in london was very Exceptably read

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 8th. of the 6th month 1817 the representatives appointed were present at this meeting Lydia Bullock presented to this Meeting a minute from Chesterfield Monthly meeting in New Jersey Expressive of a concern She felt to pay a religious visit to the meetings of friends within the compass of the Quarterly meeting of Philadelphia and Some families belonging to the monthly meeting of Philadelphia Likewise another Minute from the Same monthly meeting was produce Expressive of the willingness of

Image 255 245 Sarah Chapman to accompany Lydia Bullock in her religious prospect, Whose labour and Company was very acceptable amongst us -- The case of Amy Oliver is Still continued The committee appointed to visit hannah Tallman inform.d this meeting they had an Opportunity with her She Expressing a desire to retain her right of member Ship, the committee united that She might be encourage to be received which was united with in this meeting This Meeting is inform.d from Muncy preparative Meeting that Kesiah lewis request to under the Care of friends in order to become a member and likewise makes the like request for © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

her Son Jacob lewis Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Kiteley, Martha Parker are appointed to visit her on the occation and report to a future meeting Jane Ogden request to be release’ d from being clerke to the Monthly, and this meeting uniting with her request thus far as to appoint a committee Namely Priscilla Mathers, Martha Parker, Martha Kester, Elizabeth Roberts, Anna Kester, Mercy Ellis, Esther Lundy are appointed to bring forward a Suitable Name to perform that Service, when the present clerke was absent

Image 256 246 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing creek the 23rd. of the 7 month 1817 The representatives appointed attended this Meeting To the Quarterly meeting to be held at Philadelphia Dear Friends The Queries were read and the following answers adopted we believe nearly representing our Situation we appoint Elizabeth Mathers and Mary Eves as our representatives - Amy Olivers Case is continued - A paper of acknowledgement was read in this meeting from Hannah Talman condemning her outgoings in Marriage which was received - The committee appointed to visit Kesiah lewis, inform.d the they.ve had and Opportunity with her and unitedly agreed that She might be received which this meeting has unity with her being received and her Son likewise and with the approbation of men friends they are received as members - The Committee appointed in respect of chooseing a clerk report they met and purpose Sarah Ellis to Serve as clerk in the absence of the present Clerk which this meeting has unity with

Image 257 247 This meeting is inform.d by men friends that a concern had Spread in their meeting respecting the Propriety of appointing a Committee for to Consider of the need of appointing more Elders as Several formerly appointed by the monthly meeting are Deceased which is united with by this meeting and the following friends are appointed Namely Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, Priscilla Mathers, Elizabeth Mathers, Martha Eves, Elizabeth Kiteley, Esther Lundy and report to a future meeting - Anna Bella King requests our certificate to be join.d to nine partner Monthly meeting in the State of new york Sarah warner, Martha walton are appointed to prepare an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting A certificate was produced in this meeting Directed form Kennet Monthly meeting for Hannah King recommending her to our care and notice which was read and received This Meeting is inform’d from Muncy Preparative meeting that Margaret Neal late walton has so far deviated as to be guilty of unchastity as to become a mother of a child in an unmarried State and like wise marrying a man not in membership with us Esther lundy, Anna

Kester are appointed to unite with men friends in visiting of her and report to future Monthly meeting

Image 258 248 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women Friends held the 20 of 8mo 1817 At this meeting the representatives were all present One of the representatives appointed to attend the quarterly meeting informed this meeting that they both attended Amy Oliver’s case is continued under the care of the Same friends The committee appointed last month to consider the propriety of bringing forward names for the Station of Elders informed the meeting they had agreed to propose Martha Eves’ name to that service which this meeting unites with - and the committee are continued -- A certificate was produced to this meeting for Annabella King recommending her to Nine Partners monthly meeting in the State of New York which was approved and signed The friends appointed to visit Margaret Neal not having performed that Service are continue and Elizabeth Mather’s and Sarah Carpenter’s names are added to it

Muncy Monthly meeting of Women Friends held at Fishing creek The 17 of 9mo 1817 at this meeting the representatives were present except one Amy Oliver’s case is still continued under the care of the Same committee -- The committee appointed on the subject of choosing Elders are still continued -- This meeting is informed form Muncy Preparative Meeting that Mary Battin requests to become a member of our Society this meeting appoints Mercy Ellis, Esther Lundy - Jane M Carty and Elizabeth Roberts to unite with men Friends in visiting her and make report to a future Monthly Meeting This Meeting is informed that Gulielma Wilson formerly Packer has accomplished her marriage out of the order of Society with a man not in Membership with friends Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Mather and Esther Lundy - are appointed to unite with Men Friends in visiting her or writing to

Image 259 249 to Centre Monthly Meeting on the Subject Also Huldah Conden - wife of Isaac Conden - formerly Huldah Packer - has accomplished her marriage with a man not in membership with friends - The Same frds are appointed to unite with Men Friends in visiting or writing to her -- This meeting is informed that James Paxson requests our certificate - for himself and Amy his wife with their minor Son George - in order to be joined to Eden Monthly Meeting in the state of new York - Mercy Ellis and Jane M.Carty are appointed to unite with Men Friends in preparing an Essay for the approbation of next Monthly meeting -- Also, Abigail Chilcot requests our certificate to the same Monthly Meeting - and the same friends are appointed to prepare an essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting

Muncy monthly of Women Friends held the 22nd of 10mo 1817 - The representatives were present except one for whom an excuse was present -- To the ensuing quarterly meeting of Women Friends held in Philadelphia Dear Friends The queries were read in this meeting and the following answers were adopted - we believe nearly representing our Situation - we appoint Mercy Ellis and Sarah Battin our representatives - One of the Committee appointed in Amy Olivers case reports they have had an opportunity with her and that she was very desirous to be continued among friends - this Meeting unites with the committee in believing it might be proper for her to bring forward a paper of acknowledgement of which the committee is desired to inform her -- The committee appointed in the case of Mary Battin reports they have had a Satisfactory opportunity with her and believe her request to be on the right ground- The meeting in conjunction with Men Friends unites with them in desiring her encouragement - She with her husband

Image 260 250 Also request for their four Minor Children namely John, Joseph, Henry and Hannah - The case of Margaret Neal being again revived in this meeting it was the opinion of the meeting in unity with committee that further labour was unessary and that they were at Liberty to issue a paper of disownment against her of which the committee is desired to inform her The friends appointed in the case of Gulielma Wilson and Hulda Conden are continued The meeting is informed from Muncy preparative Meeting that Elizabeth Rooker - late Lundy has accomplished her marriage contrary to the good order used among friends with a man not in membership with us Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Parker, Sarah Warner & Mercy Ellis are apponted to visit her and to report a future monthly meeting - A certificate was produced to this meeting for James Paxson and Amy his wife with their minor son George recommending them as members to Eden Monthly Meeting state of New York, which was read and Signed Also a certificate for Abigail Chilcot was produced recommending her to the same monthly meeting which was read and signed - Amos Chilcott requests our certificate for his daughter Elizabeth to be joined to Eden Monthly Meeting Jane M Carty and Alice Wilson are appointed to unite with Men Friends in preparing an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting ----

Image 261 251 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishingcreek the 11 month 1817 [no day indicated] Some of the representatives attended this meeting The committee appointed in Margaret Neals case are Continued. The committee in guielma Wilson & Hulda Condens Cases are continued.

an Offering was produced to this meeting Sign by Amy Oliver Condemning her outgoings in marriage which this meeting receive as Satisfaction Samuel Warner & Abigail Roberts appear’d in this and Exprest their intention of marriage with Each other, consent of Parents being given the meeting appoints two friends their names are not here ascertain’d to make the needfull enquiry respecting the young woman clearness from Similar engagements and report to next Monthly meeting Moses Wilson & Mary Wilson appear.d at this meeting and Exprest their intention of Marriage with each other the meeting appoints two friends to make the Nessessary Enquiry respeting the young woman and report to next meeting His certificate of consent of parents will be Expected at next meeting [added to the bottom of the page is the following] was produced to this meeting - but as his certificate could not be obtained to hand to this monthly meeting Friends think best their marriage should be delayed another month

Image 262 252 the Case of Elizabeth Rooker Is continued The friends appointed to Prepare an Essay of certificate for Elizabeth chilcott Produced one recommending her a member to Eden Monthly meeting which was read and Sgin.d [no further minutes on this page]

Image 263 253 Muncy monthly meeting of women Friends held the 24th of the 12mo 1817 The representatives are all present. The committee appointed in Gulielma Wilson’s and Hulda Conden’s case are continued - The committee in Elizaberth Rooker's case are continued Margaret Neals case is continued and Elizabeth Kitely is added to the committee The friends appointed to make enquiry respecting the proposal of marriage of Samuel Warner and Abigail Roberts inform this meeting they find nothing to prevent the young woman’s proceeding - Marther Parker and Jane MCarty are appointed to have the oversight of their marriage and make report of their care to our next monthly meeting The friends appointed as enquiers respecting the proposal of marriage of Moses Wilson and Mary Wilson - inform they find nothing to prevent the woman friend’s proceeding Martha Starr and Martha Parker are appointed to the oversight of thier marriage and report thier care to a future monthly meeting A certificate was produced to this Meeting from Abington Monthly Meeting for Abigail Roberts recommending her as a member - which was read and accepted This meeting is informed form Muncy preparative Meeting that one of the overseers has removed - Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker, and Martha Walton are appointed as a committee to bring forward a name for that Service Our beloved friends Elizabeth Kitely and Mercy Ellis mentioned a concern they have had to visit the families of Friends belonging to this meeting - which concern this meeting fully unites with © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The consent of the parents of Moses Wilson and Mary Wilson was produced to this meeting - but as his certificate could not be obtained to hand to this monthly meeting Friends think it best thier marriage should be delayed another month

Image 264 254 Muncy Monthly Meeting of women fr[i]ends held at fishing Creek 22d of 1st mo 1818 at this Meeting the representatives were all presant From Muncy Monthly Meeting to the quarterly Meeting to be held in Philadelphia Dear Sisters the queries were read and written answers produced from the several preparative meetings descriptive of our situation at this time Anna Kester and Edith Eves are appointed our representatives by whome we send two dollars as our quoto to the yearly meeting stock ---- the report of the Committee in the Case of appointment of Elders and the minute made thereon at our monthly meeting held the 20th of the 8th mo 1817 being now revived and brought under solid consideration and the nomination of Martha Eves for the station of Elder being still united with by this and mens meeting the Clerk is directed to forward a Copy of this minute to the ensueing quarterly meeting of ministers and Elders The Cases of Gulielma Willson and Huldah Conden are Continued -- The Comittee on Elizabeth Rukers Case inform they have not yet had an opportunity with her they are Continued The Committee in Margaret Neals Case not having performd that service they are Continued and Martha Parkers name is added to the Comm[i]ttee

Image 265 255 The friends apointed to have the oversight of the Marriage of Samuel Warner and Abigail Robberts inform that they both attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished The Comittee appointed to bring forward a name to fill the station of overseer inform that they met and agreed to bring forward Martha Walton name which is Meeting unites with and she is appointed to that servise Jessey Kester and Elizabeth Parker appeared at this Meeting and expressed their intentions of Marriage with Each other the parents being presa[nt] Esther Lundy and Lydia Mendenhall are appointed to make the needfull enquiry respecting the young womans Clearness from similar engagements and make report to our next Monthly Meeting This Meeting is informd that Mary Willson has accomplished her Marriage Contrary to the order of Society the overseers are requested to extend Care on the occasion

Image 266 256 Muncy Monthly meeting held at Muncy the 18th of 2nd month 1818 All the representatives appointed attended this meeting, The friends appointed in the case of Elizabeth Rooker have not performed that service and are continued Margaret Neal’s case is continued © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

One of the friends appointed as enquirers respecting the proposed marriage of Jesse Kester and Elizabeth Parker informed the meeting that she had made enquiry and found nothing to prevent her from accomplishing her marriage according to the order of Society - Esther Lundy and Elizabeth Roberts are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report thier care to our next monthly meeting - This meeting is informed that Hannah Shugart Junr. requests our certificate in order to be joined to Centre Monthly meeting - Deborah Warner and Martha Kester are appointed to prepare an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women Friends held at Fishing Creek the 18th of 3rd month 1818 At this meeting the representatives are present except one The case of Elizabeth Rooker is still continued - Margaret Neals case is also continued The friends appointed to have the oversight of the marriage of Jesse Kester and Elizabeth Parker report they both attended and saw nothing but that it was orderly accomplished. The friends appointed to prepare an essay of a certificate for Hannah Shugart - produced one recommending her as a member to Centre monthly meeting which was read and Signed This meeting is informed from Fishing Creek preparative meeting that Jemima Eves requests to come under the care of Friends and she with her Husband make the same request for thier minor daughter Mary ---

Image 267 257 Jesse Hartley requests for a certificate for Himself, his wife Mary and their minor children Rachel and William to be joined to Deer Creek monthly meeting - Harford county State of Maryland - Mercy Ellis and Keziah Lewis are appointed to unite with Men Friends in preparing an essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting

Monthly Meeting of Women friends held at Muncy the 22nd of 4mo 1818 The Representatives being called were all present -- The Case of Elizabeth Rooker is still continued The friends appointed in the case of Margaret Neale inform they have performed that service - that she expressed a willingness to be discontinued as a member of our Religious Society - with which this meeting unites One of the friends appointed to the request of Jemima Eves informs that the visit was performed and that the committee apprehended it might be Safe to allow her request The friends appointed to prepare an essay of a certificate for Jesse Hartley and Mary his wife with thiere three minor children produced one which was read and signed A minute was produced from Muncy preparative meeting informing that Mary Parker was desirous of becoming a member of our Religious Society - Mercy Ellis, Martha Walton and

Elizabeth Kitely are appointed to visit her in company with men friends and report to our next monthly meeting Robert Hawley and Sarah Hartley appeared at this meeting and expressed thier intentions of marriage with each other the parents being present - Deborah Warner and Martha Parker are appointed to make enquiry of the young woman’s clearness from similar engagements and report thiere care to our next monthly meeting No appointment made at this meeting as representatives to attend the Ensuing quarterly meeting ow Women Friends to be held in Philadelphia

Image 268 258 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing-creek the 20th of th[e] 5th. month 1818 the representatives were all present Except one who was prevented from attending through indisposition Friends have not had an Opportunity with Elizabeth Rooker her Case Continued Margaret Neals case continued The committee appointed to visit Mary Parker on her request report they Visited her And were united that She might be received And with the approbation of men friends She is received into membership one of the friends appointed as enquirers respecting the Propose marriage of Robert Hawley and Sarah Hartley inform the meeting the [that?] She had made enquiry and found nothing to hinder their Proceedings they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their marriage according to the order of Society Martha Parker, Martha walton are appointed to have the oversight thereof, and report to our next monthly meeting This meeting is inform’d from fishing creek Preparative meeting that Edith Reese has so far diviated as to become a mother of a child in an unmarried State Esther Lundy, Anna Kester, Jane Ogden, Mercy Ellis are appointed to visit her in company with men friends and report to a future monthly meeting this meeting is likewise inform.d that Mary Lemen late Mendenhall has accomplish her marriage contrary to the order of friends Martha Eves, Elizabeth Mather, Ellenor Kester are appointed to visit on the occation and report to our next or future monthly meeting Jemima Eves with her minor daughter Mary are received into membership with the Concurrance of men friends and the committee is desired to give her information thereof

Image 269 259 Sarah Carpenter and Rachel Eves are appointed to prepare a certificate for Amy Oliver to be join.d to Roaring Creek Monthly meeting, Prepared for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting An Epistle from our beloved Sisters in london was very acceptably read amongst us the minute that was extracted and Sent to the Quarterly meeting respecting the nomination of an Elder was return to this meeting on account of its not being extracted from the minutes of the mens meeting © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Muncy monthly meeting of women friends held the 17th of 6mo 1818 The representatives are all present One of the friends appointed to have the over Sight of the marriage of Robert Hawley and Sarah Hartley reports they both attended and that is was conducted orderly A report was handed to this meeting from the committee appointed in the case of Edith Reese, stating they had visited her and that it was their jugement her conduct should be testified against - which this meeting in concurrence with men Friends unites with One of the friends appointed in the case of Mary Leman informs this meeting - the Committee visited her and that She expressed a desire to retain her right of membership They were united in the opinion it would be best to continue her case sometime longer under the care of Friends Elizabeth Rooker’s case is continued -

Image 270 260 Muncy monthly meeting of Women Friends held at Fishing Creek 7mo 22nd 1818 At this meeting the representatives were all present To a Quarterly Meeting of Women Friends to be held in Philadelphia Dear Friends At this meeting, the first, Second and eighth queries were read, and written answers from the preparative meetings produced and Such of them selected to be forwarded as were thought descriptive of our Situation at this time - Margaret Masters and Martha Eves are appointed as our representatives The committee appointed to visit Elizabeth Rooker inform they have had an opportunity with her and that they were of opinion it would not be of any advantage to her to continue her a member at this time - which this meeting unites with and the committee is continued to unite with men Friends in preparing a testification against her an essay of certificate was produced to this meeting for Amy Oliver recommending her a member to Roaring Creek monthly meeting The subject of friends in straightened or afflicted circumstances being revived and spread before this meeting -- and the meeting feeling a tenderness towards those so Situated appoints Priscilla Mather, Martha Eves, Rachel Eves, Sarah Carpenter, Elizabeth Mather, Sarah Kester & Sarah Battin to take the subject under care, and in concurrence with men Friends to inspect into suffering cases..and endeavour to relieve them A testification was produced to this meeting - against Margaret Neal disowning her from being any longer a member of our religious Society --of which the committee is desired to give her a copy and inform her of her right to appeal The case of Mary Lemmon is continued under the care of the Same friends

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The nomination of Martha Eves to the station of Elder being again revived and this meeting uniting with Men Friends in that appointment directs a minute thereof to be forwarded to the ensuing quarterly meeting

Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 19th of the 8 month 1818 The representives were all present at this meeting The committee appointed to inspect into afflicted cases are continue, And Esther lundy, Anna Kester, Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Kitely, Martha walton, catherine witacre, Margaret wilson, Martha Parker, Deborah warner, Sarah warner are added the Committee are desired to report their care to future meetings The committee appointed in the case of mary lemon report they have not had a opportunity with her are continued and Sarah Battins name is add to the appointment a testification was produced to this meeting against Elizabeth Rooker late lundy disowning her from being any longer a member of our religious Society of which the Committee is desired to furnish her with a copy and inform her of her right of appeal This Meeting is inform’d that Margaret Neal is furnished with a copy of of her testification and likewise inform of her right of appeal of which She has no desire for

Image 272 262 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing Creek the 23d. of the 9th month 1818 the representatives appointed were present the committee appointed in respect of afflicted cases report their Care in Some respects And Still continued to that service the case of Mary lemon is Still continued under the care of the Committee A Copy of a testification against Elizabeth Rooker hath been sent to her, but no answers return to this meeting a testification was produce to this meeting against Edith Reece disowning her from being any longer a member of our religious Society of which the committee is desired to furnish her with a copy there of and let her know her right of appeal Job MCarty request our certificate for himself and Jane his wife with their eight Minor children to be join.d to New garden Monthly meeting State of Ohio Mercy Ellis, Martha Parker are appointed to unite with men friends in prepareing an Essay of Certificate for the approbation of our next month meeting Our beloved friend Mercy Ellis having at the close of this monthly meeting, Spread a wheighty concern of visiting the meetings in a part of york state those constituting the quarterly meeting of farmington and also as far as way might open to visit Some meetings in the Province of upper canada, which was cordily united with in this meeting

Image 273 263 Muncy monthly meeting of women friends held the 21st of 10mo 1818 The representatives were present © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

To the quarterly meeting of women friends to be held in Philadelphia Dear friends the first second and eighth queries were read in this meeting and the following answers approved as being nearly descriptive of our present situation we appoint Mercy Ellis, Rachel Eves and Mary Musgrave to attend as our representatives The case of Mary Lemon is still continued and Sarah Carpenters name added to the committee The committee appointed in the case of Edith Reese inform this meeting that they furnished her with a copy of the testification against her and also informed her of her right to appeal which she expressed no desire to avail herself of Our beloved friend Martha Parker expressed a willingness to accompany Mercy Ellis in her proposed visit which was fully united with in this meeting A certificate was produced to this meeting for Job MCarty his wife Jane and thier eight minor children Viz - Mary Ann and Martha L Walton, Rachel, Thomas Heston, James W., Oliver C., Joseph Paxson and Sarah, recommending them as members to New Garden Monthly meeting state of Ohio which was read and signed This meeting was in formed from Mens meeting that the subject of Ellen MCarty appearance in the ministry was taken into consideration and they were united in thinking it best to forward a minute of concurrence with it, to the quarterly meeting - which this meeting fully unites with A Certificate was produced to this meeting for Hannah Vanhorn from Falls monthly meeting Bucks County .. recommending her as a member which was read and accepted

Image 274 264 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing-creek the 18th. of the 11th. month 1818 Two of the representatives attended this Meeting and a reason given for the absense of one of the others the case of Mary lemen is contin[u]ed under the care of the Same Committee Joshua linch produce.d a mintue from Salem Monthly Meeting State of Ohio Expressive of a weighty concern of visiting the monthly meetings of cattawissa and Muncy and also Some families thereunto belonging And likewise his companion Abraham warrington Produced a minute from the Same monthly meeting Expressive of his willingness to accompany Joshua linch in his religious Prospect whose company and Labouring of love was truly acceptable And their Prospect in view freely united with in this meeting and appoints Elizabeth mathers, Rachel Eves, Martha Eves, Anna Kester, Mercy Ellis to accompany men friends in So weighty and undertakeing

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held the 23rd of 12mo 1818 The representatives being called were all present This meeting was informed from Fishing Creek preparative meeting that Jane Haycock requests to become a member of our religious Society and also that She with her husband © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

make the same request for their eight minor children Viz Amos, Enos, Richard, Peninah, Hannah, Sarah, Mary and Rosamon The meeting appoints Martha Eves, Elizabeth Kitely, Rachel Eves and Sarah Battin to unite with men Friends in visiting them

Image 275 265 Mary Wilson produced to this meeting an acknowledgement of her deviation from the order of Society in accomplishing her marriage contrary thereto, Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Wlston and Martha Kester are appointed to unite with men Friends in visiting her Mary Lemans case is continued under the care of the committee and Elizabeth Kitely and Keziah Lewis are added to it An acknowledgement was produced to this meeting from Susannah MCausland of young Street upper Canada in which she condems her deviation and expreses a desire to be restored to membership - This meeting appoints Mercy Ellis, Sarah Warner and Deborah Warner to unite with men Friends in writing to young Street monthly meeting respecting her case

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishincreek the 20th of 1st mo 1819 The representatives being Calld were all presant To the Quarterly meeting of women friend to be held in philadelphia Dear friends the Queries were read in this meeting and the severall answers thereto produced from our preparative meetings from which the following summary was agreed upon and Dirictd to be forwarded to you to attend therewith as our representatives Martha Eves, Lydia Mendenhall and Phebe Eves are appointed by whom we send two Dollars as our Coto to the yearly meeting stock

Image 276 266 The Friends appointed to unite with men friends in a visit to Jane Heacock and Children inform this Meeting they have attended to the appointment and were united in believeing that it would be right to receive them into membership with us which this meeting uniting with and with the Concurrence of mens Meeting they are received into Membership with us and the Committee is desired to inform them thereof Mary Leomans Case Continued under the Care of the same friends The Committe appointed to unite with men friends in a visit to Mary Willson inform they attended to that service to a good degree of satisfaction with which this Meeting unites and with the Concurrence of mens meeting herein receives her acknoledgement

Muncy monthly meeting of women friends held the 17th of 2nd mo 1819 - The representatives were all present except one This meeting is informed that one of the friends appointed to attend as our representative to the quarterly meeting was prevented by indisposition - the other representative not yet returned © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Mary Leman’s case is continued under the care of the Same friends The preparative meeting informs this that Eliza Cox has made application to become a member of our Society - This meeting therefore appoints Elizabeth Kitely, Mercy Ellis, Keziah Lewis and Sarah Warner to visit her in company with men friends and report their care to our next monthly meeting

Image 277 267 A request was brought from the members of the eastern branch of fishing creek particular meeting stating that the difficulty they laboured under in the attendance of thier meetings, and particularly in getting thier children to it - had induced them to request the indulgence of one nearer to them - in compliance with which request, This meeting appoints Esther Lundy, Martha Eves - Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Kitely - Elizabeth Roberts, Priscilla Mather and Ann Watson to unite with men friends in Said appointment and report thier care to a future monthly meeting

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 24th. of the 3rd. month 1819 at this meeting Several of the representatives were present The Committee appointed in the case of Mary lemon are continued and martha Parkers name is added to the Committee The meeting is inform’d that the friend appointed in the case of Eliza Cox, have attended to the appointment with Satisfaction and wishing her case to be referr’d till another month which this meeting unites This Meeting is informd in writing, from the committee appointed on the request of an indulge meeting report, they generally met and on Solidly conferring on the Subject felt a good degree of unity with their request, The Said indulge meeting being purpose to be held at the house for the space of Six months on first days and also on fourth days of the week, Except in those weeks in which our meetings for Dicipline are

Image 278 268 =held which is united with in this meeting and nominates a committee Namely Esther Lundy, Martha Eves, Rachel Eves, Sarah Carpenter are appointed to attend the opening, which is to commence the first fourth day in the fourth month and also to have the oversight of Said indulge meeting and report of the care to the monthly meetings

At a monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 21 of 4 mo 1819 The representatives from the preparative meetings were all present The Committee appointed in the case of Eliza Cox produced a written report to this meeting, stating that they had attended to thier - and thought She might be encouraged in her request - but that it would be as well to let it rest under the care of the monthly meeting sometime longer - with which this meeting unites and directs the committee to visit her again

One of the committee appointed on the request of the members of the eastern branch of Fishing creek for the indulgence of holding a meeting first and week days --- report that the committee gennerally attended to thier appointment -- the are continued I appears that no representatives can conveniently attend the approaching Quarterly meeting at this time from this meeting - and Women Friends are therefore under the necessity of Sending this report by Men friends Muncy preparative meeting informs this that Mary Simpson requests to come under the care of friends in order to become a member in Society with them and also makes the like request for her Louisa Atkinson, she being in her minority with which this meeting unites and appoints

Image 279 269 Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Walson, Marther Kester and Mercy Ellis to unite with men friends in a visit to them and report thier care to the monthly meeting And the Said meeting also informs this that Phebe Warner late Starr has been guilty of unchastity which was manifested by the birth of a child too soon after marriage and the following named friends are appointed to unite with men friends in a visit to her -- To wit Elizabeth Kitely, Martha Kester, Keziah Lewis, Martha Eves and Lydia Mendenhall and Esther Lundy and report thier care to a future monthly meeting Fishing Creek preparative meeting informs this meeting that Elizabeth McMullen, late Shively hath So far deviated from the order of Society as to join in Marriage with a man not who is not a member - Rachel Eves, Martha Eves and Lydia Mendenhall -- are appointed to unite with Men Friends in a visit and report of thier care to future monthly meeting

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Image 283 270 Muncy monthly meeting of women friends held at fishing creek the 19th. of the 5th. month 1819 the representatives were all present at this meeting The friends appointed in the case of Eliza Cox report they visited her and its their Judgement that She might be received as a member which this meeting has unity with, and with the concurrence of men friends She is received into membership; the committee is desired to give her information thereof

This meeting is inform’d in writing from the committee appointed respecting Mary Simpson request, report that they attended to the appointment and had a very Satisfactory Opportunity with them. they Still Expressing a desire to be come members which this meeting has unity with and with concurrence of men friends they are received into membership with friends the committee is desired to give them information thereof The committee appointed in the case of Elizabeth McMullen Late Shiveley have not attended to the appointment are continued This meeting is inform.d in writing from the committee appointed in the case of Mary lemen report they had a Satisfactory Opportunity with her and are united in reporting that they believed it would be usefull to her to encourage her to come forward with an offering which is united with in this meeting the committee is desired to inform thereof image 284 271 This Meeting is informd in writing writing [sic] from the committee appointed in the case of Phebe warner Late Starr report they have had an Opportunity with her and on consideration of her Case believe it right that Some time longer Should be given her which is united with in this meeting and the committee Continued

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 23rd. of the 6th month 1819 The representatives were all present at this meeting The case of Phebe warner late Starr is Still under the care of the Same friends The Extracts of the minutes of the womens quarterly meeting of Philadelphia was Sent to this meeting with an Epistle from our Sister in London which was very acceptably read

Muncy monthly meeting of women friend held at fishingcreek the 21st. of the 7th month 1819 The representatives appointed were all present At this meeting the 1st. 2nd and 8th. queries were read and written answers from the Preparative meetings we believe Expressive of our present Situation - we appoint

Image 285 272 Anna Kester, Mary Musgrove & Edith fairman as our representatives to attend the approaching quarterly meeting to be held at Philadelphia The case of Phebe warner is continue An acknowledgement was produce in this meeting from Mary Lemen Expressive of her diviation from the order of Society, by her out goings in marriage and she attendance of a marriage; which this meeting has good unity with and with the concurrence of men friends her acknowledgement is accepted Our dear friend Mercy Ellis return.d her minute to this Monthly meeting. and inform the meeting that She was prevented from pursuing her Prospect by the indisposition of her family - And Martha Parker Likewise handed her minute to this meeting

This Meeting is inform.d By a few lines that Ellen McCarty is received as a member of the Select Meeting Lydia Mendenhall hath made request in this meeting to be releas from Serving the meeting as assistant clerk this meeting appoints Martha Eves, Rachel Eves, Priscilla Mathers and Esther lundy to bring forward a Suitable name to Serve in that Station the committee appointed in the case of Elizabeth McMullen inform.d this meeting that they.ve had

Image 286 273 a Satisfactory Opportunity and concluded that her case Should be continued Sometime longer under the care of the Same friends who are Directed to inform her that it is the mind of the meeting She may prepare an offering for their acceptance and may at that time take another Opportunity with her

Muncy Monthly meeting of Women friends held the 18th. of the 5th. month 1819. at this meeting the Representatives being Call’d were all present This meeting is informd the friends appointed to attend the quarterly meeting have not returnd. The Committee in Phebe Warners Carse report they had an opportunity with her to a degree of Sattisfaction her Case is still Continued under the Care of the Same Committee. one of the Committee apointed at last meeting to bring forward a name for assistant Clerk informd the meeting they were not ready to report. The Case of Elizabeth Mcmullen is Continued under the Care of the Same Committee.

Image 287 274 This meeting is informd from Fishing Creek preparative meeting that Margaret Smith hath so far deviated from the order of Society as to attend the marrage of one who is a member, accomplished by the assistance of a hireling minister this meeting apoints Martha Eves, Priscilla Mathers and Eliuzabeth Roberts to visit her on the occasion and report of their Care to a future meeting. Aron Hartley and Phebe Watson appeard at this meeting and expresd their intentions of marage with each other, her Parents being Consenting there to; Ann Edwards and Catherine Whitachre are appointed to make enquiry respecting the young womans Clearness of such like engements and make report of their Care to our next monthly meeting.

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at fishingcreek the the [sic] 23rd. of the 9 month 1819 the representatives being call.d were all present at this meeting This Meeting is inform.d in writing from the Committee appointed in the case of Phebe warner, report theyve had a Satisfactory Opportunity with her and She Still desires to make Satisfaction for her disorderly conduct and it was thought right by the committee that it might be Profitable to her, for the © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

Image 288 275 Meeting to encourage her to come forward with an offering Which is united with in this meeting, the Committee is desired to inform her A paper of acknowledgement was Produce in this meeting by Elizabeth McMillan condemning her out goings in marriage which was read and with the approbation of men friend her acknowledgement is accepted a Paper of acknowledgement was handed to this meeting from Phebe coale Expressive of her Diviation from the Principles of friends, By Joining to another Society, She being weary of her Situation desires to be united again This meeting is united to appoint a committee to concur with with [sic] men friends in writing to the monthly meeting She is about to reside respecting her case Martha Eves, Lydia Mendenhall, Esther Lundy are appointed to that Service This Meeting is inform’d in writing from the committee appointed in the case of Margaret Smith they having had an Opportunity with her to a degree of Satisfaction and it might be right to encourage her in bringing a offering, This Meeting is united with the Judgement of the committee And the committee is desired to give her information The Committee appointed to bring forward a Suitable name to Serve as assistant clerke have Perfom that Service and Purpose Anna Lundy to that Station which is united with in this Meeting The friends appointed as enquirers respecting the Propose Marriage of Aaron Hartley and Phebe watson informs the meeting that they made enquiry and found nothing

Image 289 276 to hinder their Proceedings they are therefore at liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to the order of Society catherine Witacre and Alc Wilson are appointed to have the oversight thereof and report to our next Monthly meeting The friends of the Eastern branch had made request for the continuation of their indulge.d Meeting, this Meeting unites with their request And with the concurrence of men friends its granted them Its thought right with men friends that this meeting Should concurr with them in appointing a committee in having the care of Pine grove Meeting which is united with in this Meeting and the friends namely Deborah Warner, Catherine Witacre, Kezziah Lewis are appointed to that Service

Monthly Meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 20th. of the 10th. month 1819 The representatives being call were all Present At this Meeting the first Second and Eight Queries were read and answers Produce from each Preparative Meeting we believe Nearly representing our Situation we appoint Edith Eves and Mary Shiveley as our representatives to attend the approaching Quarterly meeting withe these reports

277 A Paper of Acknowledgement was handed to this meeting from Phebe warner Expressive of her unchast conduct and likewise marrying contrary to the order of Society which was read and with the approbation of men friends her acknowledgement was accepted The friends appointed to write respecting the case of Phebe Stephen report they have attended to that Service The friends appointed to have the oversight of the Purpose marriage of Aaron Heartley and Phebe watson report they attend and Saw nothing. But that it was orderly accomplished James Hallock Produce a minute from Marleborough Monthly meeting Expressive of their unity and Sympathy with him in his religious Prospect of visiting friend within the limits of Philadelphia yearly meeting and Some friends within the limits of the Southern and Western yearly Meeting. And likewise Daniel Bull Produce another minute from Cornwall Monthly meeting Expressing a Prospect he had of accompanying James Hallock in his religious Prospect whose company and labours of love was truly Edifying and acceptable

Image 291 278 A certificate was handed to this meeting by Mary Iredel directed from Horseham Monthly meeting which was read and with the approbation of men friends her certificate was accepted A minute from young Street Monthly meeting report that they had appointed a committee to Visit Susannah Mccausland which Perform that Service and found nothing to hinder her being received again into Membership Which is united with in this meeting, and with the approbation of men friends She is received as a member William Hayhurst hath made a request for our certificate for himself and Jane his wife and three Minor children in order to be join to Roaring creek Monthly meeting This Meeting appoints Martha Eves, Sarah Carpenter to unite with men in Preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next monthly meeting Request has been make for a certificate for Susannah Mccausland in order to be join.d to young Street Monthly meeting Martha Parker and Deborah Warner is appointed to unite with men friends in Preparing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting

Image 292 279 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing creek the 11th. moth. 17th. 1819 The representatives being calld and were all Present Except one, who was Prevented from attending A certificate was Produced to this Meeting for William hay hurst and Jane his wife and their three Minor children Namely Lydia, Susannah & Bazalul recommending them as Members to Roaring creek Monthly meeting which was read and Signd Another certificate was Produced in this Meeting for Susannah Mccauslin Recommending her as a member to young Street Monthly meeting Upper canada, which was read and Signd

A Paper of Acknowledgement was handed to this meeting from Margaret Smith, Expressive of her diviation from the Order of Society By attending the Marriage of a friend. and this Meeting having unity with her offering and with the approbation of men friends her acknowledegement is accepted This Meeting is informd by a minute from fishing creek Preparative Meetings that Ann Tinsley late Smith hath So far deviated as to accomplish her marriage contrary to the order of Society By the assistanet of an hireling Minister

Image 293 280 This meeting appoints a committee Namely Elizabeth Roberts, Esther Lundy, Anna Kester to visit her on the occasion and report to our next or future Monthly meeting

Monthly meeting of women friends held at Muncy the 12th. month 22nd. 1819 The representatives appointed attended this meeting. Sarah Harvey late winner Produce a paper of Acknowledgement to this Meeting Expressive of her Deviation in Marriage Contrary to the order of our Society. This meeting unites with appointing a committee Namely Martha walton, Mercy Ellis, Elizabeth Roberts are to visit her on the occation and report to our next or future Monthly Meeting The committee appointed in the case of Ann Tinsley late Smith inform the meeting in writing, that they attended to their appointment and She express.d a choice in being Disunited from friends which was approvd by the Committee and this meeting unites with them therein - A minute of the 7th. and Eight month in the year 1818 being revived in this meeting in this meeting [sic] respecting the inspection of Poor friends in afflicted and Straitned Circumstances this meeting is inform.d that there has been Some attention paid, And it is Desired that the Committee Should have it in remembrance and report their Care

Image 294 281 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing-creek the 19th. of 1st. month 1820 The representatives being call.d were all Present At this meeting the Queries were read and answers from each Preparative Meeting were weightily Considered and Such of them adopted, we believe descriptive of our Present Situation This Meeting appoints Elizabeth Eves and Anna Lundy to attend the approaching Quarterly Meeting with these reports Two dollars collected towards our annual Stock The case of Sarah Hervey late winner is continued under the care of the Same Committee A Testification was handed to this meeting against Ann Tinsley late Smith, And with the approbation of men friends Disowning her from being any longer a member of our religious Society of which the committee is desired to furnish her with a copy thereof and let her know her right of appeal

A Subject being revived in this Meeting respecting the recording of the minutes of the womens monthly meeting which is united with in this meeting and some friends appointed Namely Sarah Carpenter, Anna Kester, Mercy Ellis To inspect and revise the minutes in order to be recorded which this meeting Nominates Anna Lundy and Lydia Lundy as recorders

Image 295 282 the Committee in the case of Huldah conden, Jointly report in writing to this meeting they have had an Opportunity with her. She inform them she had Join.d another Socity and appeared to have no desire of continuance in ours, This meeting in concurrence with men friends dis unites her from membership with us as a religious Society and the committee is desired to furnish her with a Copy of this minute and report of Such information The committee appointed to have the care of the Elkland meeting Judgeing it would be advantageous to them to appoint a woman overseer which is united with in this meeting and nominates Susannah Hogelan to serve in that Station

Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held 16th. of 2nd month 1820 The Representatives being call.d were all present The case of Sarah Harvy is continued under the care of the Same Committee (The committee in Ann Tynsley, case report they have furnished her with a copy of her testification & informed her of her right to appeal The Subject of inspecting & revising the minutes for recording not yet been attended too Elizabeth Kiteley & Martha Parker are added to the committee This Meeting is inform in writing from the committee appointed by Robeson Monthly meeting to treat with Phebe Stephens informing that they had a Satisfactory Opportunity with her and that thy were united in believeing

Image 296 283 that it would be best that her Acknowledgement be received, which was united with and with the approbation of men friends She is received Lydia Mendenhall & Ann watson are appointed to unite with men friends to Prepare an Essay for the approbation of a future Monthly meeting - A certificate was handed to this Meeting from green Street mo..ly Meeting Philadelphia, for James Eckroyd with Martha his wife and their children viz John Hawarth, Hannah, Sarah, Norton & Martha Smith Ecroyd, Which was read and with the approbation of men friends it was accepted Susanah Hogeland being appointed overseer of the Elkland Meeting Mercy Ellis & Martha Parker are appointed to inform her thereof - The committee in Huldah conder case not having attended to their appointment they are continued -

Muncy Monthly meeting of women from friends held at Fishing-creek th[e] 22nd. of the 3rd. month 1820 © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

The representatives being call.d were all present at this meeting The case of Sarah Harvy is Still continued

Image 297 284 The friends appointed to Prepare an Essay for Phebe Stephens Produce one recommending her a member of our Socity to Robeson Monthly monthly [sic] meeting which was read and Sign.d The committee appointed to inspect and revise the minutes of the Monthly meeting a[re] continued and Martha Eves, Anna watson and Martha Ecroyd their names are added to the appoint -- A paper of Acknowledgement from gulielma wilson was handed to this meeting, Expressive of her deviation from the rules of Society by her outgoing in marriage with a man not a member, with which this meeting has unity with her offering and with the concurrence of men friends her acknowledgement is accepted Edith Kitchen handed her paper of acknowledgement to this meeting Expressive of her Diviation from the order of Society by aiding and attending a Marriage of a friend which this meeting has unity to accept and with the approbation of men friend her acknowledgement is accepted Prudenc Stattin handed a paper of acknowledgement to this Meeting Expressive of her Diviation from the order of Society by Marrying a man not in membership =

Image 298 285 = in consequence thereof this meeting appoints a Committee, (name)ly Anna Kester, Sarah Carpenter, Jane Ogden to unite with men friends in visiting her on the Occasion and report their Sense of her Situation to a future Monthly meeting Request has been made for a certificate for gulielma wilson to be join.d to centre Monthly meeting Martha Ecroyd & Mercy Ellis are appointed to unite with men friends in Prepareing an Essay for the approbation of our next Monthly meeting - an application was made by the members constituteing the Meeting of Greenwood - to this meeting Stateing that it was their united Sense that it would be beneficial to them to have their Meeting Establishd and Privaledg.d to hold a Parparative Meeting and also with the advice of friends with respect to a Situation for a Meeting House - which claiming the Sollid Consideration of this Meeting Jointly with mens meeting the following friends are appointed to unite with the Committee of men in visiting of them Namely Rachel Eves, Anna Kester, Sarah Carpenter, Anna watson, Priscilla Mather, Martha Eves, Sarah Kester and report to our next Mo. Meeting

Image 299 286 Muncy monthly meeting of women friends hald 19 of 4th month 1820 At this Meeting the representatives ware all presant

One of the Committee in the case of Sarah Harvey report they have not yet had an opportunity with her they are continued The committee appointed to inspect and revise the minuets of the Monthly Meeting report They have not yet attended there to They are Continued The friends appointed to prepare an essay of sertificate for Gulielma Wilson Produced one recommending her a member of our Society to Center Mo Meeting which was read and signed Prudence Stattin,s case is continued under the care of the same In regard to the request of Green wood meeting the Committee report that they met and after a sollid Consideration agreed to give them their request Nevertheless it is thought best to leve it until another month Dear friends no women friends being found as representatives To the quarterly meeting at this time we are under the necesity of sending our reports by men friends

Image 300 287 Muncy Monthly meeting of women friends held at Fishing creek the 24th. of 5th. month 1820 The representatives being call were all present Sarah Harveys case is Still continued The committee appointed to inspect and revise the Minutes of the Monthly Meeting, inform the meeting they are not yet ready to make report are continued The committee appointed to visit Prudence Statin inform this meeting in writing that they generally have had an Opportunity with her and do give it as their sense, that She is not in a Suitable Situation of mind at Present, to Condemn her misconduct, her case is continued under the care of the Same friends with Esther Lundys Name added to the appointment a paper of acknowledgement was handed to this meeting from Anna Eves Expressive of her Deviation, by marrying Contrary to the rules of Society, with her first cousin, this meeting therefore appoints a committee to visit her (namely) Esther Lundy, Sarah Carpenter, Mercy Ellis, Martha Eckroyd to unite with men friends in a visit to her and report to a future meeting

Image 301 288 An Epistle from our beloved Sisters in London was received and very acceptably read amongst us This meeting was inform.d by men friends; that the committee thought best to Suspend the Establishment of green wood meeting, another month, which this meeting unites, the Committee are continued The Case of Priscilla watson late Eves was brought before the Meeting She being a member of a monthly meeting in canada its the Conclusion of this Meeting for to appoint two friends namely Sarah Carpenter & Anna Lundy to unite with men friends in writing to that meeting for her Certificate and report a future meeting This meeting is inform.d by a minute of centre Monthly meeting of a complaint against Hannah Buckly formerly Mansel, expressing her Deviation in Marriage. This meeting therefore © Canadian Friends Historical Association, 2020

appoints Mercy Ellis & Martha Eckroyd in company with men friends to give attention to the Subject and report their care

Image 302 [A sticker has been placed on this page] Muncy Mo. Mtg. Women’s Minutes. 1799-1820. 563.

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