Genealogical Gleanings from the Pennsylvania Evening Post: 1775

Genealogical Gleanings from the Pennsylvania Evening Post: 1775 Extracted by ELIZABETH PARKER FITLER oT1 HE first issue of Benjamin Towne's Pennsylvania Evening Post appeared on Thursday, 23 March 1775, and was Philadelphia's first evening newspaper. Publication days were Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The following extracts are all datelined Philadelphia, but items carrying other localities were "lifted" by Towne from exchange newspapers. Thursday, 6 April: On Thursday last, a child of MR. JOHN RICE, of this city, shipbuilder, playing about where a workman was hewing a log, unfortunately fell under the broad ax just as he was making a stroke, and not perceiving the child, the broad ax entered its scull and laid it open, of which it died some hours later. Thursday, 13 April: Married, MR. ROBERT ROBERTS to MISS KATY DESHLER, daughter of Mr. David Deshler, merchant of this city. Married, JOHN ALLEN, ESQ., of this city, to Miss JOHNSTON, daughter of David Johnston, Esq. of the city of New York, a young lady of great merit and beauty. Married, The REV. SAMUEL MCGRAW, Of Dover, to MISS LUCY BELL, of Kent County. Tuesday, 18 April: Married, at Burlington, MR. RICHARD S. SMITH, JUNIOR, to MISS BURLING. Married, DR. THOMAS PARKE to MISS RACHEL PEMBERTON, daughter of James Pemberton, Esq., of this city. Saturday, 22 April: On the 28th of March was married, at the White Plains, Westchester CO., MR. GABRIEL PURDY, the youngest son of Mr. Samuel Purdy, to the agreeable Miss CHARITY PURDY, daughter of Mr. Joseph Purdy, both of that loyal town. What particularly is remarkable 230 Genealogical Gleanings 231 in the affair is this; the guests consisted of 47 persons; 37 of whom were PURDYS, and not a Whig among them. Tuesday, 9 May: CAPTAIN WRIGHT, Of the brig Charlestown Packet, died the 21st of April, off Cape Fear, on his passage to Charlestown. Thursday, 11 May: GENERAL LEYBURN died at St. Vincent's a few days before Captain Craig left the island. Saturday, 13 May: New York, 11 May. The Earl of Bristol (who died at Bath on the 18th of March, in the 33rd year of his age) is succeeded in his titles and estate by his brother, the HONORABLE AUGUSTUS HENRY, who has vacated his seat at the Admiralty Board, and is succeeded by Lord Guernsey. By the last ships from London we have an account that on the 21st of March last, died the HONORABLE THOMAS PENN, ESQ., one of the Proprietaries of this province, and last survivor of all the children of its illustrious founder William Penn, whose virtues as well as abilities he inherited in an eminent degree. He was born March 8, 1701/2. Thursday, 18 May: Darby Township, Chester Co., 16 May. All persons are forbid to trust my wife MARGARET, as I will pay no Debts of her contraction. Is/ DAVID TWELLS She is supposed to be harboured about Barnhill. To whom it may concern. Whereas ANN DOUGLASS, to whom I was lawfully married, bath, without any fault of mine, eloped from my bed, and been taken in crim. Con, with others, this is therefore to desire all Persons not to countenance her, I being determined not to pay any Debts she may contract. /s/ WILLIAM DOUGLASS Saturday, 20 May: On the 10th instant departed this life at Newark, Newcastle County, DR. JOSEPH EATON, in the 26th year of his age, son of the late Reverend Isaac Eaton of Hopewell, New Jersey; he was esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, as a gentleman, scholar, and physician. Saturday, 27 May: Cambridge, Mass., 18 May. On Wednesday morning, the 10th instant, died at Newtown, near Newbury, JEREMIAH LEE, ESQ., of Marblehead, a member of the Honorable Committee of Safety, one of the most eminent merchants on this continent, and a distinguished, resolute, and assertor and defender of the liberties of his oppressed and much injured country. We hear he has left the province a legacy of £2000 sterling. On Thursday last a Gold Medal adjudged by the Professor of Chemistry in the College of Philadelphia, was awarded to MR. WILLIAM 232 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine REED, of Georgia, for his extensive and accurate knowledge of that branch of medicine. Tuesday, 6 June: On Thursday last was married MR. WILLIAM WEBB, merchant, to MISS PATTY ORD, both of this city. Thursday, 8 June: On Tuesday last was married JOSEPH Swim, ESQ., of Burlington, Treasurer of West New Jersey, to MISS JAMES, the amiable and agreeable daughter of Abel James, Esq., of this city. Saturday, 10 June: From an extract of a letter from Newcastle, June 6. Last week Captain Alexander of Colonel Cantwell's battalion, was exercising his company; one of the pieces happening to be loaded, discharged, when some of the shot unhappily passed through the body of MR. GEORGE CARR, and killed him on the spot. MR. WILLIAM CARSON, who was behind the deceased, was dangerously wounded in the thigh. Tuesday, 13 June: New York, 12 June. Wednesday morning died PATRICK STRACHAN, ESQ., senior Lieutenant of his Majesty's Ship Asia. Saturday, 17 June: On Thursday evening last, MR. GIBBS JONES was married to MISS PEGGY MOORE, both of this city. Basseterre (St. Christopher's), 22 April. By advice from Dominica we hear of the death of GOVERNOR SHIRLEY who was killed in a duel by LT. GOVERNOR STEWART. The dispute was the Lt. Governor having purchased a bureau of the Governor, on examining it he found a copy of a letter containing many things to the prejudice of his character. Thursday, 22 June: On Thursday, the 15th instant, was married the REV. MR. GEORGE CRAIG of Chester, CO MRS. MARGARET CURRIE of the same place. Whereas my wife, MARY, having behaved to me, her Husband, the Subscriber, in a very artful and indecent manner, not becoming a wife, I therefore do hereby publicly desire that no Person or Persons whatsoever trust her on my account from the date hereof, as I will not pay any debts she may contract. Is/ GEORGE SIVEWRIGHT Saturday, 8 July: Watertown, 24 June. MR. ROBERT AVERY, of Norwich, in Connecticut, who was a prisoner aboard a tender, was unhappily killed. New York, 6 July. On the 27th ult., departed this life, ROBERT L. LIVINGSTON, ESQ., at Claremont, in the manor of Livingston, in the 88th year of his age, after a short illness, attended with little pain. If steady virtue, unsullied honor, the highest sense of religion, and the warmest attachment to his country, merit esteem, it is due to his memory. Genealogical Gleanings 233 Thursday, 13 July: Southwark, 8 July. All persons are forbid to trust my wife, SARAH, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. /s/ JOHN REYNOLDS Saturday, 15 July: New York, 13 July. On Tuesday died, after two hours illness, of a bilious disorder, at his house on Long Island, SIMON BOERUM, ESQ., one of the Representatives in the General Assembly for Kings County, and one of the Delegates to the Continental Congress at Philadelphia. Since Monday last, JOHN DUNKINS and THOMAS COOPER, labourers; and PETER McCARLY, blacksmith, have died suddenly, through their imprudence of drinking cold water while they were very warm. Cambridge, Mass., 6 July. Last Monday night died, of the wounds he received in the battle of the 17th ult., the amiable and gallant COLONEL THOMAS GARDNER, Of this place. On Wednesday last was married JAMES PEMBERTON, ESQ., to MRS. PHOEBE MORTON, both of this city. Friday, 21 July: Watertown, Mass., 3 July. We hear from Marlborough, that one day last week the wife of MR JABEZ RICE, JUNIOR, was safely delivered of two children, a son and a daughter, who were baptized the Sabbath following by the names of JOHN HANCOCK and DOROTHY QUINCY. Saturday, 22 July: Cambridge, Mass., 13 July. MAJOR SPENDLOVE, and LIEUTENANT jARDIN, Secretary to General Howe, with many others, we hear have already died of their wounds, and that a great part of those who are yet alive, are mortally wounded. Hartford, Conn., 17 July. Last Friday died at Boston, of the wounds he received at the battle of Charlestown, the brave COLONEL PARKER of Chelmsford. Tuesday, 8 August: New York, 7 August. Last Monday died at an advanced age, at his seat at Amboy, PHILIP KEARNEY, ESQ., many years an eminent lawyer at that place. His death is universally lamented. Thursday, 17 August: Newport, R. I., 7 August. Yesterday se'nnight died, and the next day were interred the remains of MRS. DAWLEY, of this town. This lady was so frightened on the night of the 18th of July, when the men of war threatened to fire on the town, that she went into strong convulsions and continued in violent fits, and very delirious, till she died. Saturday, 19 August: On Saturday, the 12th instant, the eldest son of the HONORABLE FRANCIS HOPKINSON, ESQ., died at Bordentown, in New Jersey. The beauty of his person, the sweemess of his disposi- LIEUTENANT VERNER, 234 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine don, and his promising abilities, endeared this amiable child to all who knew him. On Monday evening last, DR. WILLIAM DREWIT SMITH was married to MISS PEGGY STEDMAN, daughter of Alexander Stedman, Esq., of this city. New York, 14 August. On Tuesday the 8th instant, departed this life, on his journey from Philadelphia to this city, at a place called Rhode Halls, at the house of Mr. David Williamson, on the Burlington road, 15 miles from South Amboy, COLONEL JOHANNIS GODFRIED KRAUSE of the island of St. Croix. He was a gentleman eminent in his profession; amiable in his private as well as public character; and it may with truth be said, that he lived universally respected, so he died universally beloved. Tuesday, 22 August: We hear from Cecil County, in the province of Maryland, that MR. ELIHU HALL, JUNIOR, a young gentleman of family, fortune, and character in said county, last Saturday had his first born son baptized JOHN HANCOCK, as well to express his esteem of the New England bravery in general, as in particular honor of the great American Patriot of this name, who now, under God, presides in the Honorable Continental Congress. Thursday, 24 August: On Sunday morning last, after a lingering and painful indisposition, which he supported with great equanimity, died JoHN INGLIS, ESQ., of this city, in the 68th year of his age; a gentleman who early acquired, and maintained to the last, the character of a truly honest man. Possessing a liberal and independent spirit, despising everything which he thought unbecoming a gentleman, attentive to business, and frugal but yet elegant in his economy, he lived superior to the world, beloved and respected as an useful citizen, an agreeable companion, a sincere friend, and an excellent father of a family. Saturday, 2 September: Fairfield, Conn., 29 August. Last evening was married, at the seat of Thaddeus Burr, Esq., by the Reverend Mr. Elliott, the HONORABLE JOHN HANCOCK, ESQ., President of the Continental Congress, to MISS DOROTHY QUINCY, daughter of Edmond Quincy, Esq., of Boston. Tuesday, 5 September: Watertown, 28 August. At Plough-hill within point-blank shot of the enemy, and not withstanding a continual fire from them almost all yesterday, we had only two killed and 2 wounded, viz: ADJUTANT MUMFORD of Rhode Island, and another man killed (name not given). MR. WILLIAM SIMPSON, a volunteer from Genealogical Gleanings 235 Pennsylvania, lost a leg, and another man wounded (name not given). Saturday, 30 September: Cambridge, Mass., 21 September. Married at Pepperill, MR. SAMUEL Ftsx, aged 73 years, to MISS EUNIS GRISLON, aged 21. She is now the mother of 10 children, 31 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Boston, Mass., 24 August. Died, Miss BOYER, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Boyer, merchant; MR. CAMPBELL, labourer; MRS. COBBET; MR. LUCAS COOPER; MISS RACHEL DE SHAZRo; MR. JAMES GARDNER, truckman; MR. JOHN GILEs, barber; also his son (name not given) ; MR. JOHN GRANT, formerly a collector of taxes in this town; SUREY GRAY, daughter of Mr. Lewis Gray, merchant; MR. HUNNIVVELL, ropemaker; MR. JOHN SCOLLAY, JUNIOR, eldest son of John Scollay, Esq.; MR. SHUTE, baker; MR. WILLIAM SLOpER, shipwright; MRS. WIBERT. Last Friday, departed this life, JosIAH STURTEVANT, ESQ., mate of Halifax, in Plymouth Colony; and next day his remains were respectfully interred. Tuesday, 10 October: New York, 9 October. On Monday evening last were married at Union-hill, in the Borough of Westchester, THOMAS H. BARCLY, ESQ., to MISS SUSANNA DELANCEY, daughter of the late Peter DeLancey, Esq.; also at the same time and place, were married JOHN WATTS, JUNIOR, ESQ., Recorder of this city, to Miss JANE DELANCEY, daughter of the late Peter DeLancey, Esq. On Thursday, the 26th ult., departed this life at his seat in Dutchess county, DIRCR BRINCKHOFF, ESQ., late Alderman and merchant of this city. Tuesday, 17 October: Williamsburg, Va., 17 October. Last Saturday a son of MR. GABRIEL MAUPIN, of this city, was baptized by the name of GEORGE WASHINGTON. Saturday, 21 October: New York, 19 October. Yesterday morning, died at his lodgings in this city, MICHAEL CRESSOP, ESQ., of the colony of Virginia, a first Captain in the corps of riflemen, a gentleman of great reputation as a soldier and highly esteemed as a citizen. I-lis remains will be interred tomorrow evening with honors of war, attended by all the militia of the city. Last week, died at his seat in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in an advanced age, DAVID JONES, ESQ. He was Speaker of the General Assembly, and one of the judges of the Supreme Court of this province many years; and in both stations acquitted himself with much honour and integrity. Tuesday, 24 October: Last Sunday, died of an apoplectic stroke, in the 53rd year of his age, the HONORABLE PEyTON RANDOLPH, ESQ., of Virginia, late President of the Continental Congress; a gentleman who 236 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine possessed the virtues of humanity in an eminent degree, and joining with them the soundest judgement was the delight of his friends in private life, and a most valuable member of society, having long filled, and with great ability and integrity discharged, the most honorable public trusts. To the truth of this, his family, his friends, and his country, bear mournful testimony. Thursday, 26 October: Saturday, 21 October. On Friday last, in the 33rd year of her age, MRS. AGNESS BAYARD, widow of the late DR. BAYARD of this city; and on Sunday she was buried in the Second Presbyterian Church burying ground, attended by a respectful body of her fellow citizens, who knew the faithful attention she had given to the young family left to her care, as well as the more general duties of social life. Having long struggled with her disorder, she died in peace, and left her friends to mourn only the loss which they sustained by her death. Saturday, 28 October: On the morning of the 24th instant, departed this life in the 72nd year of her age, in certain hope of joyful resurrection, SARAH MORRIS, an eminent minister among the people called Quakers. Saturday, 4 November: On the 15th ult., MR. Z. V. LEUVENIGH, at Newcastle on Delaware, had a child baptized by the name of GEORGE WASHINGTON. On Thursday evening last, MR. HENRY MAAG Of Passayunk Township was married to MRS. SARAH PLUNKET of this city. Last Tuesday evening, CLEMENT SEWELL, ESQ., of Maryland, was married to Miss Icirrr Smtni of this city. Thursday, 9 November: Dublin, Ireland, 28 August. On Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, died GEORGE FAULKNER, ESQ., one of the Aldermen of this city, and upwards of 50 years printer of the Dublin Journal. He was a gentleman much esteemed by the world in general, and had many virtues which endeared him to society. Saturday, 18 November: Married, last Thursday evening, MR. THOMAS BRAMALL IO MISS POLLY MILLER, both of this city. Married, last Thursday evening, MR. ROBERT HARE to MISS PEGGY WILLING, both of this city. Tuesday, 19 December: On Friday morning last, suddenly departed this life, in the 23rd year of her age, MRS. ANN MARSHALL, the amiable consort of MR. CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL, JUNIOR, of this city; and on Sunday her remains were carried to the meeting-house of Friends, where sothe suitable discourses were delivered, and from thence to the Genealogical Gleanings 237 burial ground, attended by a great number of sorrowful relations and friends. New York, 11 December. Died on the 9th instant, the HON. Mx. JUSTICE LrvINGsTow, at Claremont, in the manor of Livingston. The event was so sudden, that he retired from company to his bed, and in a few minutes after expired by an apoplectic fit. The colony has lost one of its most distinguished inhabitants, not only on the score of his elevated station, vast opulence, and extensive family connections, but his eminent abilities and virtues. He was in the 58th year of his age, and has left a numerous family. His eldest son is a member of the present Continental Congress; General Montgomery's lady is his eldest daughter; and his second son is now serving in the rank of Major in Canada. Information Wanted Miss Charney King, 9810 Circle Drive, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, seeks information on a MICHAEL KING, SR., and SUSANNA (Schelgal-Schlegel?) KING, natives of York County, Pa. Mrs. Paul Mossman, 1713 Lafayette Drive, N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, seeks information on JAMES POTTER KELLY, b. Philadelphia, 1825; d. 17 September 1863; m. May 1852, to MARY REEVES, and their children: MATHILDA (Tillie) KELLY m. GEORGE LIPPINCOTT; EDWIN MARSHALL KELLY M. JENNIE ARNOLD (was Gordon Arnold Kelly their son?) ; WILLIAM HARPER KELLY who went west. All information on Mary Reeves, Tillie and Edwin is sought.