Lynch Family Bible

BIBLE RECORDS LYNCH FAMILY BIBLE contributed by Dr. Ronald M. Finch The Holy Bible Containing the Authorized and Revised Versions of the Old and New Testament Arranged in Parallel Columns (Boston: Henry Wark, 1886). The “Pictorial Family Bible,” highly gilt-decorated, leather-bound, 12½"×10½"×5" is in the possession of Dr. R. M. Finch. Marriages Louis P. Lynch and Susan Otley Oct. 28, 1863. John Sherwood Jones and Cordelia Lynch Nov. 16, 1887. William F. Lynch and Elizabeth Jamison Sept. 19, 1894. Births Louis P. Lynch Born Aug. 11, 1839. Susan Lynch Born Jan. 26, 1844. William F. Lynch " March 27, 1865. Cordelia Lynch " Nov. 12, 1866. Louis Philip Lynch " April 19, 1869. John Sherwood Jones, Jr. " March 28, 1889. Leon Allen Jones " Nov. 2, 1893. William F. Lynch, Jr. " Nov. 21, 1895. Elizabeth Jamison Lynch " July 6, 1899. John Sherwood Jones " Feb. 11, 1862. Deaths Louis P. Lynch Aug. 22, 1904. Louis P. Lynch Jr., Oct. 15, 1898. William F. Lynch Jr. Elizabeth Jamison Lynch John Sherwood Jones Feb. 16, 1909. Leon Allen Jones Sept. 21, 1914. Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Vol. 42 (2001) Final copy 31 January, 2010 41 42 Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [Vol. 42 LYNCH-OTLEY FAMILY BIBLE contributed by Dr. Ronald M. Finch The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments (New York: American Bible Society, 1852). The Bible, leather bound, 7"×5"×1¾" is in the possession of Dr. R. M. Finch. Front flyleaf Sue’s father Edwin Otley Born March 16th 1816 Edwin Otley was seventy nine years of age on the sixteenth (16) day of March eighteen hundred and (1895) ninety five. Sue’s father Captain Edwin Otley died at one o’clock Tuesday afternoon February thirteenth (13th) 1900 was buried Friday afternoon Feb. 16th at one o’clock–he would have been eighty four (84) years of age the sixteenth (16th) of next March year–1900. Family Record Louis P. Lynch Born August 11th 1839 in Phila., Pa. Susan Lynch Born January 26th 1844 in Chester County, Pa. 7 p.m. William son of Louis and Susan Lynch Born March 27th 1865 in West Chester, Pa. 4 a.m. Cordelia Lynch Daughter of Louis and Susan Lynch Born November 12th 1866 Wilmington, Delaware 6 ½ p.m. Louis Philip son of Louis P. and Susan Lynch Born Aprial [sic] 19th 1869 at 8 ½ o’clock p.m. in Wilmington, Del. Elizabeth Lynch mother of Louis P. Lynch born February 7th 1807 Phil., Pa. John Sherwood Jones Born Thursday evening March 28th 1889 at 5 o’clock and forty five minutes Wilmington, Del. Leon Allen Jones Born Thursday November second 1893 at quarter to six o’clock in the morning in the City of Wilmington, Del. William son of William & Elizabeth Lynch Born Thursday November twenty first (21st) at quarter to nine o’clock in the evening (8:40 o’clock p.m.) in the City of Wilmington, Delaware, 1895. Born No. 7 South Broom Street. Louis P. Lynch of Phila., Pa. and Miss Susan Otley of West Chester, Pa. where [sic] united in the bonds of matrimony on Wednesday the twenty eighth day of October 1863 in conformity with the ordinance of God and the laws of this commonwealth by Jno A. McKean, Baptist minister of the Gospel. Witnesses: Jas. C. Lynch E. Lynch Final copy 31 January, 2010 2001] Bible Records 43 Married on November 16th 1881 by the Rev. J. E. Bryan, Pastor of Asbury M. E. Church Wilmington Delaware. John Sherwood Jones and Cordelia Lynch they where [sic] married at the parsonage. Married at No. 7 South Broome Street Wilmington Delaware by the Rev. W. A. Wise pastor of Silverbrook M. E. Church September nineteenth (l9th 1894) eight hundred ninety four. William Lynch and Elizabeth Jamison. Died Louis P. Lynch Jr. aged 29 Died at eighteen minutes after eleven o’clock Saturday morning October fifteenth (15th–1898) eighteen hundred and ninety eight. Elizabeth Lynch died at 20 minutes after eleven o’clock Wednesday October 10th, 1900–aged 94 years. CHALFANT-HANNUM FAMILY BIBLE contributed by Dr. Ronald M. Finch* The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Together with the Apocrypha: Concordance and Psalms in Metre (Philadelphia: Whilt and Yost, 1857). The Bible, leather bound, 12"×10"×13" is in the possession of Dr. R. M. Finch. Family Record Charles Chalfant Jamison, son of Viola Chalfant and Alexander Jamison, was born July 17, 1905. Mary Priscilla Jamison, daughter of Viola Chalfant and Alexander Jamison, was born September 10, 1908. Marriages George Hannum and Susan Hillyard both of Delaware County, Pa. were legally married at the residence of James Hannum on Tuesday, the twenty second day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen by the reverend Charles Moore. Witness my hand this 22nd day of March 1813. Charles Moore minister of the gospel. * Strand Millas, Montchanin, Delaware 19710. Dr. Finch earlier contributed “Unpublished Family Bible Records of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania,” Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 31 (1980): 336—72. Final copy 31 January, 2010 44 Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [Vol. 42 Births Rebecca Hannum Daughter of George and Susan Hannum was born April 23rd 1814. Eliza Hannum Daughter of George and Susan Hannum was born April 18th, 1817. Mary A. Hannum Daughter of George and Susan Hannum was born July 13th, 1819. John B. Hannum son of George and Susan Hannum was born May 6 th, 1827. Deaths Rebecca A. Hannum departed this life February 22, 1837 in the 23 rd year of her age. John B. Hannum departed this life June 22nd, 1848 in the 21st year of his age. Remarks George Hannum was born February 6th A.D. 1783 and died June 5th, 1854 in the 72nd year of his age. Susan Hillyard was born July 31st A.D. 1795 and died February 24, 1881. [Vital statistics recorded on attached sheets] William Elmer Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born Nov. 24, 1863. Frank Edgar Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born Aug. 24, 1865. Mattie Anna daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born March 12, 1867. Viola Estella daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born Nov. 8, 1868. Hannum Mayne Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born April 17, 1870. Clarence Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born Feb. 8, 1872. Preston Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born Feb. 25, 1874. Harry Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born on Jan. 3, 1876. Albert Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born Oct. 14, 1877. Mamie Chalfant daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born June 23rd, 1880. Meta Lamont daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant was born March 5, 1886. Clarence Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died Aug. 20, 1872. Mamie Chalfant daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died July 11, 1880. Final copy 31 January, 2010 2001] Bible Records 45 Meta Lamont Chalfant daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died July 13, 1886. Priscilla Chalfant born May 2, 1842 died Jan. 16, 1890. Ellis G. Chalfant born August 20, 1842 died Feb. 2, 1894. Preston Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died Jan. 23, 1901. Frank Edgar Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died January 24, 1937. Harry Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died April 17, 1940. Hannum Mayne Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died March 2, 1941. Viola Estella Chalfant daughter of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died July 6, 1941. William Elmer Chalfant son of Ellis and Priscilla Chalfant died January 26, 1942. CORRECTIONS–CARLISLE AND JAMISON contributed by Dr. Ronald M. Finch Please make the following corrections in “Unpublished Family Bible Records of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania,” Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 31 (1980): 336—72. page 368. Change “Daniel A. Jamison was born August 12th, 1868” to “David A. Jamison was born August 12th, 1868.” page 370. Change “John Milton Carlisle died October 5th, 1919” to “John Milton Carlisle died January 28th, 1919.” SPENCER-WAGNER FAMILY BIBLE contributed by David Adams The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Newly translated out of the Original Tongues; And with the former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, By His Majesty’s Special Command. Appointed to be Read in Churches (Edinburgh: Alexander King__, 1787). The Bible is in the possession of David Adams. Daniel Spencer was the son of John and Rebecca Spencer. He married Mery Wagner, daughter of Elias and Mery Wagner. The family lived in Chester County and Berks County. Notice the careful recording of the planet of birth. [Written in a large, pseudo-typeset print, sideways on both sides of a leaf. The words “after noon,” “for noon,” and “in the year 1783” are added in cursive, “k” in print.] Final copy 31 January, 2010 46 Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [Vol. 42 Daniel Spencer a son of John and Rebecca Spence [sic] was born in east Nantmill town ship chester county state of pensylveany born July 21st 2 oclock ^after noon^ 1776 [cursive X drawn here] his wife Mery a daughter of Elias & mery wagner Born in exeter township, Bar^k^s county state pensylveany, wase Born January the 2d @ ^for noon^ 5 oclock mo [printed text stops here] in the year 1783. [All written in cursive, sideways on the leaf.] John Spencer a son of Daniel & Mery Spencer he wase Born in Exeter town ship Berks County State of Pensilvany born the 19th Day of May 10 Minits past 11 oClock after noon in the year 1803 & his sister Mery wase Born in the same Township and place aforesaid Born July the 20th @ 50 M past 2—oClock afternoon in the year 1805. His sister Susannah wase born in Curnarvern township Berks county State above Mentiand Born September the 17th @ 30 M after 2 oClock PM in the year 1809 under the planet Aqurius. Elias Spencer a son of Daniel & Mery Spencer he wase Born in Cunarven Township berks County State of Pensilvania Born July the 2 @ 3 oClock after noon 1812 Born under the planet Aries Jerimiah Spencer a son of Daniel & Mery Spencer he wase Born in Robeson Township Berks County State of Pensilvena Born January 21 1815 10 Minets after 8 in the Morning & Born under the plannet Gemeni Died August the 26 1825 12 oClock Day Eliza Spencer a daughter of Daniel & Mery Spencer She wase Born in Robeson Township berks County State of Pensilvana Born April the 18 1817 at 11 oClock & 15 M fore Noon Samuel Spencer died the 3rd of July 1843 in Robeson Township Berks County Aged sixty six years eleven Months & Eighteen Days Susannah Beard Wife of Henery Bead [sic] Died the Eight day of June 1852 in Chester County her age was 43 years and 8 Months & Twenty tow days Richard Lockartt a son of John Lockartt was born & Jean his wife wase born in Chester County Pa Born febuary 25 1812 Died June the 27 1842 Being 30 years 4 Month 2 Days old Sarah Crick wife of John Spencer and Daughter of George and July ann Crick was born in Brecknoch Township Berks County state o Pensylvania in year of our Lord 1832 September 18th Final copy 31 January, 2010 2001] Bible Records 47 Nathan Spencer son of John and Sarah his wife was born in Cearnarvon Township Bercks County and State of Pennsylvania December 28th at Seven Oclock in the Morning AD 1851 NB he was born in the sign of the fish Nathan Spencer son of John Spencer and ^sarah^ his wife was Born December the 28th AD. 1851 and Died August the 25th A.D 1853 at 7 O Clock In the Morning Aged one year seven Month & Twenty five Days he was Baptised at 8 Months old his sponcors weare his Father & Mother he was taken sick on Sunday the 14th of August his Death was the Inword fits with fever his sickness lasted 10 Days and 12 Hours. Elias Spencer son of Jhon [sic] Spencer & Sarah Spencer his Wife was Born February 28th 1854 at seven O.Clock In the Evening In the sign of the Fish In Robeson Township Berks County Mary Spencer Died February 14th 1857 at 15 minutes Before 2 O.Clock in the Morning she laid 9 Days sick her Descease was the Typhus Fever her age was 74 years 1 Month and 11 Days when she died in the Morning December 30 September 30th 1859 Elizabeth Spencer Daughter of John Spencer and Sarah Spencer his wife was Born the 30th day of September AD. 1859 In Robson Township Berks County Pennsylvania she was Born in the Sign of the Bowman Between the hours of 9 & 10 OClock in the Evening [Parts of the following entry are neatly printed, but in a different hand than the first entry above.] Elias Spencer a son of john spencer & his wife sarah he was born february 28th 1854 in robenson township berks cownty he was baptiste wen he was six month old his sponsors were the parent [The following in cursive] He took sick on september 30th 1863 and Died october 4th 1863 His age was 9 years Eight month and four Days Final copy 31 January, 2010 48 Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [Vol. 42 JOHN F. HERB FAMILY BIBLE contributed by David Adams* The first 61 pages are missing, so no date or place of publication can be established. The Bible is in the possession of David Adams. John F. Herb was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Herb and married first Emma Louisa Ster, daughter of Jacob and Catherine; married second Anna H. Endy, who married second Augustus Miller. The families resided in Berks County. Familien-Register Todesfälle. Gestorben am 1 ten Tag October im Jahr unsers Herrn 1868 Emma Louisa Herb Ehegattin von John F. Herb und Tochter von Jacob Ster und dessen frau Catherine Anna Minorve Herb ist gestorben Den 11 ten Tag December im Jahr unsers Herrn 1888 im Alter von 1 Jahr 7 Monath und 13 Tage John F. Herb ist gestorben den 10 ten Tag December im Jahr unsers Herrn 1892 im Alter von 51 Jahre 10 Monath und 2 Tage Family Register Deaths Died on the 1st day October in the year of our Lord 1868 Emma Louisa Herb, wife of John F. Herb and daughter of Jacob Ster and his wife Catharine. Geburten. John F Herb wurde geboren 8 ten February im Jahr unsers Herrn 1841 Sohn von Daniel Herb und seiner Ehelichen Haus frau Elisabeth Emm Louisa Ster Herb wurde geboren den 31 ten May im Jahr 1840 Effenger Elsworts Herb wurde geboren den 29 ten Sebtember im Jahr 1868 Births John F Herb was born 8th February in the year of our Lord 1841 Son of Daniel Herb and his legitimate house wife Elisabeth Emm Louisa [Ster crossed out] Herb was born the 31st May in the year 1840 Effenger Elsworts Herb was born the 29th September in the year 1868 Anna Minorve [Minerva?] died the 11th day December in the year of our Lord 1888, at the age of 1 year, 7 months, and 13 days. John F. Herb died the 10th day December in the year of our Lord 1892 at the age of 51 years, 10 months, and 2 days. * German transcription by Elaine D. Schwar, June 2000. Translation by James M. Beidler, July 2001. Final copy 31 January, 2010 2001] Bible Records Emma Elisabeth Herb wurde geboren den 17 ten Jenner im Jahr unsers Herrn 1870 Alivia E Herb wurd geboren am 11 ten October im Jahr unsers Herrn 1872 geboren in Herford Taunschip Berks Couty [sic] Pa 49 Emma Elisabeth Herb was born the 17th January [Jenner is an archaic or dialect form] in the year of our Lord 1870 Alivia [Olivia?] E Herb was born on the 11th October in the year of our Lord 1872, born in Hereford Township, Berks County, PA Geburten. Births Anndora Sinyah E Herb ist geboren Anndora Sinyah E Herb was born den 6 ten Tag April im Jahr the 6th day April in the year unsers Herrn 1876 in of our Lord 1876 in Hertford Taunschip Berks Hereford Township, Berks County Pennsylvania getauft County, PA, baptized on the am 21 ten Tag May im Jahr 21st day May in the year 1876 by dem Ehr wr David 1876 by the Rev. David K K Humbert Taufzeugen Humbert, baptismal waren die Eltern witnesses were the parents Anna Minorva Herb Tochter von Anna Minorva [Minerva?] Herb, John F. Herb und frau Anna daughter of John F. Herb and wife Anna nee Endy was geborne Endy ist geboren born the 28th day April in den 28 ten Tag April im Jahr the year of our Lord 1887, unsers Herrn 1887 District District Township, Berks Tounschip Berks Co. Pa County, PA, baptized the 5th getauft Den 5 ten June im June in the year 1887 by the Jahr 1887 By Dem Ehr D K Rev. D K Humbert, the Humbert die Taufzeugen baptismal witnesses were waren die Eltern the parents Eva Nora Tochter von John F. Herb Eva Nora daughter of John F Herb and wife Anna nee Endy was und frau Anna geborne born the 27th day October Endy ist geboren den 27 ten in the year of our Lord 1890 Tag October im Jahr unsers in Washington Township, Herrn 1890 in Waschington Berks County, PA, baptized Taunschip Berks County Pa the 3rd day January in the getauft Den 3 ten Tag Jenner im Jahr 1891 By Rev year 1891 by the Rev. J J J J Kline die Taufzeugen Kline, the baptismal waren die Eltern Selbst witnesses were the parents themselves Final copy 31 January, 2010 50 Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Heirathen. Verheirathet By dem Ehr wrn Henry Mende am 1 ten Tag Marz im Jahr unsers Herrn 1862 John F Herb Mit Mis Emma Louisa Ster Verheirathet By dem Ehr wrn P. P. Hoffman am 19 ten Tag June im Jahr unsers Herrn 1869 John F Herb Mit Mis Anna H. Endy Verheirathet By dem Ehr wr Henry Warmkessel am 20 ten Tag October im Jahr unsers Herrn 1894 Augustus Miller Mit Mrs Anna Herb [Vol. 42 Marriages Married by the Rev. Henry Mende on the 1st day March in year of our Lord 1862 John F Herb with Miss Emma Louisa Ster Married by the Rev. P.P. Hoffman on the 19th day June in the year of our Lord 1869 John F Herb with Miss Anna H. Endy Married by the Rev. Henry Warmkessel on the 20th day October in the year of our Lord 1894 Augustus Miller with Mrs. Anna Herb Loose in Bible [small scrap of paper] Text of Nathan Seeser. 2 Timothy 2 chapter 3 verse. Hymns Abide with Me, Asleep in Jesus. Died Monday July 26 was buried July 31 1909 Age 64 yrs 4 mo. 22 days. [card] Catherine B. Eshbach MCNEILL-HANNIS FAMILY BIBLE contributed by David Adams The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Together with the Apocrypha: Translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. To Which is Appended, A Concordance, the Psalms of David in Metre, and Index, Tables, and Other Useful Matters (Philadelphia: Edward W. Miller, no date). The Bible is in the possession of David Adams. George G. McNeill was the son of Hiram and Elizabeth (–?–) McNeill. He married Margaret Louisa Hannis, daughter of William and Rosina (Kochersperger) Hannis. The family lived in North Wales, Montgomery County. Births [Birth entries in same hand and ink; possibly written at same time.] George G. McNeill son of Hiram and Elizabeth McNeill was born Dec 26th 1834. Died June 6th 1908 Louisa, daughter of William and Rosina Hannis was born June 18th 1838. Died February 7th 1900 William Hannis son of George G and Louisa McNeill was born February 10th 1863. Died Dec. 21st 1916 Final copy 31 January, 2010 2001] Bible Records 51 George Andrew son of George G and Louisa McNeill was born October 10th 1865. Marriages On the Sixth day of February 1862 George G McNeill of Springfield Township, and Louisa Hannis of Barren hill, were united in the bonds of Marriage, at Chestnut Hill by the Rev. H. M. Bickel Pastor of Christs Luth. Church Chestnut Hill Phila Pa On the Eighth day of December 1910, Winfield W. Munshower and Annie M. McNeill of North Wales Pa. were united in the bonds of Marriage, at Philadelphia by the Rev W. I. Bennett Pastor. 43rd St. Church Births Morris Deshong son of George G and Louisa McNeill was born August 22nd 1867; Died May 30th 1925 Rosina H. Daughter of Geo G and Louisa McNeill, was born, March 29 th 1873 Hannie M McNeill Daughter of Geo G and Louisa McNeill was born November 10th 1875. [The following entries are in two different hands.] Rosina M. daughter of Winfield W and Annie Munshower was born August 12th 1911 Catherine F. Munshower was born Oct 3th [sic] 1916 Deaths George Andrew son of Geo G. and Louisa McNeill, departed this life April 28th 1866. aged 6 months and 18 days. [The following entries are in two different hands.] Margaret Louisa McNeill departed this life February 7th 1900. aged 61 years 8 months and 11 days. George G McNeill departed this life June 6th 1908 aged 73 years 6 month and 11 days. Newspaper clippings Four clippings were found in the McNeill-Hannis Bible. Two deal with the death of Louisa (Hannis) McNeill, one with the death of her brother William Cuthbert Hannis, and the fourth was surely saved as a “curiosity.” None of the clippings is identified with the newspaper or date of publication, but internal evidence provides approximate dates. Final copy 31 January, 2010 52 Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine [Vol. 42 Mrs. G. G. McNeill. M. Louisa, wife of George G. McNeill, Esq., died Wednesday evening at the residence of the family on East Montgomery Avenue, North Wales, after an illness of one week. She had a complication of diseases, superinduced by a heavy cold. Deceased was the daughter of Rosina and William Hannis, and was born in the “Neck,” Philadelphia, sixty-one years ago. Her mother was a Miss Kochersperger, and was related to the Doylestown family of that name. John Wanamaker, the merchant prince, was a first cousin, and in his youthful days always spent his summer vacations with the family, who then resided in Whitemarsh, this county. He was always a favorite with them. They delighted to have him spend his leisure time on the farm, and John greatly enjoyed the visits. Deceased is survived by her husband and four children–William, of Lansdale, and Morris, Rose and Annie residing at home. Two sisters and one brother also survive–William C., a well-known lawyer of Philadelphia; Mrs. Leonard Culp, of Centre Square, and Miss Annie M. Hannis, of Philadelphia. Mrs. McNeill was of amiable disposition, and thoroughly devoted to the family circle. The funeral services will take place Monday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, from her husband’s residence. Interment private in the Lutheran cemetery. Funeral of Mrs. McNeill. The funeral of M. Louisa, wife of G. G. McNeill, Esq., of North Wales, took place on Monday afternoon, from the residence of the family, on East Montgomery avenue. Notwithstanding the stormy and disagreeable weather, a large gathering of sympathizing friends paid their last respects to one who, but a few days before, was about mingling with them as well as usual. W. Q. Bennett, of Honeybrook, a former pastor of Sanctuary M. E. Church, North Wales preached the funeral sermon, followed by a prayer from Rev. Robert Hetherington. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery grounds. OBITUARY William Cuthbert Hannis, a widely known lawyer, died yesterday at his home in Bala. He was eighty-one years old. Born March 4, 1835, he read law in the office of Edward Hopper and was admitted to the bar in 1858. He practiced law alone for a number of years until the firm of Hannis, Parrish and Williams was formed in 1880. Upon the death of Mr. Parrish in 1893, the present firm of Hannis, Williams and Bunting was organized. Mr. Hannis is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Hannis Perot, with whom he resided, and Miss Mary Hannis. Final copy 31 January, 2010 2001] Bible Records 53 IT’S HIS CONSCIENCE Why Judge Hare Excused an Old Gentleman from Serving on the Jury An old white-haired Scotch-Irish gentleman, who had been summoned to serve on the petit jury for the November term in the Quarter Sessions, was yesterday excused by Judge Hare. The Judge’s action was based upon a paper which the juror’s counsel, John S. McKinlay, brought to the attention of the Court, and which was not made public until after adjournment. Judge Hare said he would excuse the old gentleman from serving, but he hardly thought excuses upon such grounds could be made in many cases. Following is the paper perused by the Court: “Having been summoned to act as a juror on the 4th of the present month, I humbly assign the following reasons why I cannot serve in such capacity with a safe conscience: 1. Civil government being the ordinance of God, His Holy Word ought to be the rule of its Constitution and administration. 2. I find that God and Christ and the Bible are all excluded from the national Constitution. 3. I believe that the juror’s office, like every other civil office, is created by that Constitution; and that I, as a juror, would be chargeable with denying Christ before men; and He says He will deny all such before His Father.– Matt. x, 33. 4. I do not believe that in a country favored with the Holy Scriptures, Jews, Mahometans, heathens, etc., should be fellow citizens with Christians, and Christians be compelled to identify with such persons. It would be tyranny to constrain them to such measures. 5. Reformed Presbyterians have dissented from the government of its origin, and for such reasons as above indicated. They approve many of the laws as equitable between man and man, but in civil relations they cannot disown God, His Son and His law, as I in this position of a juror would be obliged to do. 6. The Quaker’s conscience is respected in military affairs, and I think the same exemption should be accorded to me in civil affairs, especially when I cheerfully contribute my proportion of the common taxation for the protection of my personal liberty and security of my property. 7. Finally I find that constitution guarantees ‘liberty of conscience,’ and I only claim the just application of this provision of the fundamental law. “ROBERT ALEXANDER.” November 1 1889 Final copy 31 January, 2010