Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends

EARLY MINUTES OP PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING OP FRIENDS * (Continued from Vol. VII, page 87.) 29th of 5th. Month, 1715. Anthony Morris is desired to write to the Monthly Meeting of Neshaminy on behalf of Joshua Gill. Thomas Shoemaker and Mary Powell declared intentions of marriage, the young man’s parents being present, and the relations of the young woman also gave their consent, and a Certificate from Abington concern¬ ing the young man being produced, it being the first time. Certificate for William Harvey and Judith his wife. A Certificate from the two weeks meeting at London on behalf of Joshua Gill was read and approved. John Richmond from Jamaica being bound to Great Britain desires a Certificate. In order thereto John Goodsonn and John Warder are ap¬ pointed to make Enquiry concerning him. ... 26th. of 6th. Month, 1715. Thomas Rakestraw now intending to marry again, desires he may pro¬ ceed according to the way practised amongst us, requesting that friends would grant him a few lines by way of Certificate to Abington. Joseph Rednap and Elisabeth Germain declared their intention of marriage, it being the first time, and the said Elisabeth Germain being a widow, John Goodsonn and Enion Williams are appointed to assist her in settling what may be a due proportion for the service of her former husband’s children. Nathaniel Griffiths and Elisabeth Badeock declared their intentions of marriage, it being the first time, and he producing a Certificate and Consent of parents. Daniel England jun’r & Elisabeth Coleman declared their intentions of marriage, it being the first time. It is expected that both their fathers either come or send their consents in writing to the next monthly meeting. Clement Plumstead laid before this meeting that his occasions re¬ quired his going for England, and desired a Certificate. Anthony Morris laid before this meeting that a concern hath been upon his mind for divers years to visit friends in England and desired a Certificate. Two Certificates, one on behalf of John Lloyd and .Sarah his wife, * Fuller abstracts of these Minutes are to he found in the Manuscript Col¬ lections of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. ( 179) 180 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . and another on behalf of William Bissell and four children, from St or bridge monthly meeting in Worcestershire were both read. Francis Erritt having brought a Certificate to this meeting and being about to remove to Chester, desiring he may have something written upon the back thereof to Certify his behavior since his abode amongst U3. 30th. of Seventh month, 1715. Cephas Child requested a Certificate in order to marriage. Joseph Rednap & Elizabeth Germain declared intentions of marriage, it being the second time, and the young man producing a Certificate from Providence monthly meeting. George James requests a Certificate, being removed to inhabit in the County of Bucks. James Wood & Mary Pillar declared their intentions of marriage, it being their second publication, and Consent of parents obtained. Isaac Norris & Thomas Masters complain that they have money due them from a person deceased, Elias Hugg being the surviving Executor they have given him gospel order. Randall Janey proposed that he hath intentions to remove himself to Bermudas, and desired a Certificate. There being a Legacy left to John Goodson and Anthony Morris for the use of this meeting by John Barnes being fifty pounds old money, which is liked to be received in a little time. Caleb Jacobs intends for Barbadoes and desires a Certificate. 28th of Eighth month 1715. George Claypoole & Deborah Hardiman declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Jonathan Cochshall and Martha Kight declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, Jonathan produced a Certificate of his clearness in relation to marriage & orderly conversation from Haverford monthly meeting, Francis Daniel Pastorus and Peter Shoemaker complained against Susannah Cassel that she refuseth to pay them a debt due the Estate of Paul Woolf deceased. 25th. of Ninth month 1715. Joseph Knight and Abigail Antin declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time, Joseph produced a satisfactory Cer¬ tificate of his conversation & clearness from Abington meeting, his father being present, declared his consent. Thomas Miller and Hannah Emerson declared their intention of mar¬ riage, this being the first time. Thomas Peters jun’r and Mary Empson declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time. Our friend George Gray requested (that forasmuch as that he was grown very ancient and unfit for business) some friends to assist him in the settlement of the Estate of Alexander Beardsley with the Executor. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 181 30th of tenth month 1715. Upon enquiry into Thomas Miller ’s clearness, there not appearing such a certainty of his wife’s death in England, as in the Judgment of this meeting is requisite: Tis the sence of the meeting that Thomas before he can pass and marry amongst friends must procure an undoubted testimony of his wife’s death. One of the friends appointed to Enquire into Thomas Peter’s jun’r conversation & clearness informs that lie understands Thomas is under some engagements to a woman in Boston, this meeting thereupon adviseth is contrary to the Established discipline amongst us. that ... 27th of Eleventh month 1715. The friends appointed to Enquire into the complaint of Isaac Norris and Thomas Masters against Elias Hugg Exec’r of Abigail Stanton, Report that from the inspection they have made there appears Effects or Estate of said Stanton to answer the Creditors were the debts only collected, and that Elias makes no objection to the Justness of the Complainants demands, but alledgeth that the Effects is not in his hands, the meeting thereupon adviseth Elias Hugg to assign such debts to Isaac Norris and Thomas Masters as they shall approve for satisfaction of their demand otherwise the Complainants are left to their liberty to take their action against him at law. William Kelly & Johannah Mead declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication. Thomas Chalkley made application to this meeting for a Certificate, he intending to Bermuda upon business. Christopher Blackburn signified to this meeting a Concern that had been upon his mind to visit friends on Long Island and New England, and desired a Certificate from this meeting. ... 24th of twelfth month, 1715. Samuel Hudson and Mary Holton declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the relations on both sides concerned concurring. Isaac Warner and Veronica Cassel declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the relations concerned concurring. Elisabeth Whartnaby, who finds some drawings upon her spirit to visit friends on Long Island, Bhoad Island and the adjacent parts, desireth a Certificate. John Hart who designs to settle at Salem [desires] a Certificate. 30th. of first month, 1710: George Shiers & Deborah Painter declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication. Joseph Taylor and Sarah Fisher declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second publication, the young woman ’s parents consenting. 182 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Jonathan Dickinson mad© application, on behalf of his son Jonathan for a Certificate touching his clearness with respect to marriage. This meeting acknowledgeth the receipt of fourteen years annuity of Legacy given by Samuel Seadon for the use of the poor & fatherless children, widows and others among friends. • Christopher Topham complained against Robert Bonell that he was in his debt. Abraham Bickley complains against Thomas Wilson and David Powell, that they are indebted to him. 27th, of the Second month, 1716. Francis Richardson made application for a Certificate touching his clearness in relation to marriage. Hugh Durborow complained against William Coates that he is justly indebted to him, . .. 25th. of the third month 1716. Jermiah Elfreth and Sarah Oldman declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time. 29th of the fourth month, 1716. having thoughts of re¬ Thomas Thomson and Josiah Langdale turning homeward, via West Indies, desired a Certificate, their Certi¬ ficates from the Monthly Meeting they belonged to Viz: Thomas Thom¬ son’s from Hitching in the County of Harford in Great Brittain of the 28th 12th mo. 1714, and Josiah Langford from Skipsea in the Eastern part of Yorkshire of the 28th 1st mo: 1714, were read to the comfort and great satisfaction of this meeting. Joseph Buckley brought a Certificate, from the two weeks meeting Devonshire house, London, Dated the 16th. 2nd: 1716, which was read. Henry Parsons brought a Certificate, which was read. John Lock and Mary Rutson declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication. George Shoemaker for himself and wife, brought a Certificate from Abington monthly meeting. Caleb Jacobs who had been at Barbadoes on business, brought a Certi¬ ficate from thence. . .. 27th of the fifth month, 1716. Our friend Walter Newberry, having thoughts of returning home¬ wards desired a Certificate from this meeting: he produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Salem In New England, and from the Ministering Meeting of friends in Portsmouth on Rhoad Island which was read. Thomas Miller and Hannah Emerson declared their intentions of . There not being at their first publication, marriage, that clear¬ ness of Thomas’s wife’s death in England, as the meeting thought re¬ quisite, their proceeding was obstructed, but Thomas now producing such ... .. ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 183 Testimony of the certainty of his wife’s Death as this meeting is satis¬ fied with, They are left to their liberty to consummate their marriage. William Hudson and Isaac Norris are appointed to get David Lloyd to their assistance, and to take the proi>erest measures they can to re¬ cover the Legacy given by Robert Wade to the free School. 31st. of the Sixth month, 1716. John Cooper for himself & wife Rachel brought a Certificate, Dated , 25th. 2 mo. 1716 from the monthly meeting of Swanzey in Wales. Thomas Eldridge who is removed from hence with his family into Chester County [desiresja Certificate. 28th. of 7th month 1716. John Tomlinson for himself and wife, brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting at the Moat in Ireland which was received. Samuel Hillary desired a Certificate, he the said Hillary intending for Ireland by the first opportunity. Hugh Lowdon of the city of Philadelphia, disowned. Thomas Nixon applied for a Certificate he being upon urgent business necessitated to make what dispatch he can to Great Brittain. Caleb Jacobs acquainted this meeting that he intended to Barbadoes on business, and had some thoughts of going thence to Europe before he re¬ turned and requested a Certificate. ... 26th of the Eighth month 1716. The Complaint of Thomas Potts against Thomas Shute is fully ended. Anthony Morris .made application on behalf of his son William Morris who is intended to Barbadoes and desires a Certificate. Enion Williams laid before this meeting his inclinations to visit friends in Barbadoes, and desired a Certificate. 30th of the Ninth month 1716. William Tidmarsli and Hannah Emlen declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, and nothing appearing to obstruct their intentions, but the settlement of such part of the widow’s Estate upon the Children as she proposed, and William agreed to. John Carver & Isabel Welding declared their intention of marriage, this being the second time. John belonging to Abington meeting pro¬ duced a Certificate from that Monthly meeting. Samuel Lewis and Elizabeth Morris jun’r, declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Samuel produced a Certificate His father con¬ from the monthly meeting of friends in Barbadoes. sents in writing to his proceeding. ... . 28th. of Tenth month, 1716. Samuel Mickle and Thomasine Marshall declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Robert Owen and Susannah Hudson declared their intentions of mar- 184 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. riage, this being the second time, and the relations concerned thereunto consenting. George Emlen made application for a Certificate to the friends of Abington Monthly Meeting, in relation to marriage. ... 25th. of the Eleventh month 1716. Grifith Owen laid before this meeting his intentions of visiting friends on Long Island, Bhoad Island, and some parts of New England, and desired a Certificate. He also made application on behalf of his son Edward who is under necessity of going to Great Brittain upon business, and requests a certificate for him. Samuel Lewis applied for a Certificate, he intending to Barbadoes upon business. Friends appointed to Enquire into the condition of John Sopas. Isaac Norris requests some friends to advise with him on Margaret Beardsley’s will. 22nd of the Twelfth month, 1716. John Mifflin made application for a Certificate marriage, to be directed to friends at Buck Creek. . . . with respect to 29th of the first month, 1717. The friends appointed to settle the Legacy of Samuel Seadon not having settled that business are continued, and if they find it convenient to buy the house lately bought by Geo. Painter of Magnus Plowman they may for the use of this meeting. Thomas Griffith and Mary Norris jun’r declared their intentions of marriage this being the second time of publication, , Thomas also produced a certificate from the three weeks meeting of friends in Ireland, and a Certificate from friends in Jamaica, the parents on both sides consenting thereto. . . ... Twenty-sixth of the Second Month, 1717. John Brientnall and Susannah Shoemaker declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication, the parents on both sides consenting. The friends appointed upon the Complaint of Joshua Lawrence to deal with William Fishbourne, Report that William Fishbourne alledged he sued Joshua by consent, and therefore he conceived Joshua had no cause of complaint. Notwithstanding William’s allegation, ’Tis the sence of this meeting, that his proceedings are contrary to the estab¬ lished Discipline of friends, and that he ought to withdraw his action, and pay the Cost to the first Court; what fees has since accrued, Joshua is accessary thereto, who might have been earlier with his complaint, and stands chargeable with the just debt due Will’m Fishbourne, which he ought to pay. Ended. John Wilson made application for a Certificate, he intending by the first opportunity on some business for Great Brittain. ! Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 185 Thirty first day of the third month, 1717. Bichard Harrison and Hannah Norris appeared and declared inten¬ tions of marriage, it being the second time, and he bringing a Certificate . from West Biver in Maryland, and the parents of the young woman .. giving their consent. William Armstrong and James Graham, Expressing their intentions of returning to Great Brittain desiring a Certificate. Bobinson who intends to take a voyage to Great Brittain, desires a Certificate. William Ffishbourne one of Thomas Story's attorneys complains against Nathan Stanbury, that he doth not pay the money in his hands due the grand children of Jonas Langford one of whose husbands comes upon them as representing Tho’s Story. Henry Child complains against the widow Mary Howard for want of money that she oweth, having given her Gospel order. 28th of fourth month, 1717. The friends appointed to get in the money Lent Paul Saunders, Beport that his widow cannot pay in the money Lent her husband. William Smith complains to this meeting against Stephen Jackson, as the said Stephen 's [is] concerned with the Estate of Ben] 'm Chaynbers dec’d. Walter Long made application for a Certificate, he intending to remove and settle in Great Brittain. 26th of the fifth month, 1717. Daniel Durborow & Sarah Coleman declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the relations on both sides being present, and consenting thereto. Samson Davis & Christian Shute declared their intentions of mar¬ , the relations con¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, curring therewith. Elisabeth Whartnaby made application for a Certificate, she having had a Concern upon her mind to visit friends in Maryland or elsewhere. Jonathan Dickinson made application for a Certificate on behalf of his son Joseph, he intending with his Parents consent to go to Great ... Brittain. John Durborow intending a voyage to Jamaica on Trade, applied for a Certificate. 30th of the Sixth month, 1717. William Bissel & Hannah Warrington declared their intentions of marriage, it being the second time. Henry Hodge & Hannah Scott declared their intentions of marriage, it being the Second time. John Walln & Jane Mifflin declared their intentions of marriage, it being the second time, and having parents consent. 186 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Nathaniel Edgcomb requested a Certificate, and likewise William Hudson on behalf of his son William in order to marriage. The business between Nathan Stanbury and Thomas Story’s attorneys haying been largely discoursed of at this meeting. It is their sence that Nathan ought to pay the Eldest Daughter part of the money that was left by Jonas Lanfords will, and desires that he may get it done. '. . John Shiers brought a Certificate from the meeting of Marsden in Lancashire and desired a few lines from this meeting. . 07th. of Seventh month, 1717. Jacob Usher & Mary Bacon declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Richard Hough & Deborah Gumley declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time, Richard produced a Certificate from the falls meeting, the widow making such settlement for her [twoj children before her marriage, as friends appointed approved. The friends appointed to Enquire into the Complaint of Isaac Shoe¬ maker against the Widow Austin, report that the difference at present cannot be settled, there being an Orphan concerned, it must lye till he come of age. William Lawrence applies for a Certificate for James Wilkenson, who .. . intends for Great Brittain. 05th., of Eighth month, 1717. Certificates on behalf of Robert Penrose and Mary his wife, & their two daughters Margaret and Ann Penrose of Ballykenny in the County of Wickloff in Ireland was accepted. A Certificate also from Dublin on behalf of Christopher Penrose the son of the s’d Rob’t & Mary was likewise accepted. Aaron Goforth Jun’r & Mary Pool declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, it being the second time, the parents being present, consenting. John KoBter & Elisabeth Hood declared their intentions of marriage, it being the seeond time. Joseph Gray & Mary Hastings declared their intentions of marriage it being the second time, and the said Joseph producing a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting. A Certificate on behalf of Thomas Barger and his wife & family from the meeting of Clommell in the kingdom of Ireland was accepted. A Certificate on behalf of John Head, his wife, and four children from a monthly meeting in Mildenhall in the County of Suffolk in Great Brittain was accepted. Thomas Chalkley lays before this meeting that he intends to take a voyage to Barbadoes upon business. Joseph Brieutnall makes application for a Certificate in order to his intended voyage to Barbadoes on account of trade. S9th of Ninth month, 1717. Joseph Buckley & Sarah Masters declared their intentions of marriage, Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 187 .. this being the second time of publication, . the parents and relations concerned consenting thereto. Benjamin Waite & Jane Nickson declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the parents consenting thereto. Enion Williams applied for a Certificate, he being under a concern of mind to visit friends in Maryland & the adjacent parts. Althou’ William Southby -was formerly dealt with for printing andN spreading papers contrary to the rules and discipline of friends (which method of printing he was ordered to, and did condemn), . yet he having lately printed a paper without the approbation of friends. . . 27th of the tenth month, 1717. Randal Spikeman & Ann Nicholson declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication. James Estaugli & Hannah Mereday declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the woman pro¬ ducing m writing her fathers consent. Edward Jones jun’r late of Merion township produced a Certificate from Haverford monthly meeting. John Farmer has wrote & publickly read papers contrary to the discipline of friends, which has tended to division. ... Slst. of Eleventh month 1717. Edward Owen on his return from Europe brought a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Hartshaw in Lancashire which accepted. Jonathan Dickenson applied on behalf of his kinsman Jonathan Gale for a Certificate touching his clearness & conversation while among us. William Paschall made application in writing, and desired that he might be permitted to take Sarah England, daughter of Thomas England deceased in marriage among friends. But inasmuch as that he the said William Paschall is neither by education or profession among friends, 'Tis the sense of this meeting that they cannot permit his marriage as being a breach of discipline. he proposeth, ... 28th of Twelfth month, 1717. Hugh Clifton made application to this meeting for a Certificate. 28th of first month, 1718. Joseph Webb and Mary Allen declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication. Joseph Trotter & Dinah Shelton declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication. Arthur Starr intending to remove to Great Brittain, applied for a Certificate. 25th of second month, 1718. William Gromett brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends held at Wrangle in Lincolnshire, Great Brittain. 188 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 30th, of third month, 1718. A Certificate on behalf of Benjamine Dickenson from the monthly meeting at Staintondale in Yorkshire was accepted. Thomas Rakestraw signifying he hath intentions of altering his con¬ dition in relation to marriage, requested a Certificate. 27th. of the fourth month, 1718. James Whitton & Katharine Bedworth, declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication, the said James produced a Certificate from Salem Meeting. Joseph Wood brought a Certificate from Mountmelick meeting, for himself, wife and two daughters. Humphry Norris produced a Certificate from Bristol monthly meeting of his clearness from marriage with any amongst them. Richard Martin brought a Certificate into this meeting from Holme monthly meeting in Cumberland, England. Richard Allen & Mary Goforth declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the relations concerned consenting. William Kendal applied for a Certificate, he being removed to Chester County. Daniel Blower complains against Abraham Bickley that he refused to pay him a debt due from the Bolding ’s Estate. 25th of the fifth month, 1718. John Gale applied for a Certificate, he being with the consent & direction of his father intended to Great Brittain. A Certificate from the mens meeting of friends in Clonwell in Ireland for William Taylor was read. Nicholas Hitchcock applied for a certificate. Nicholas Walln applied for a Certificate for his son John who is re¬ moved into Chester County. 29th of the sixth month, 1718. Matthew Birchfield & Alice Goforth declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication. William Hinton and Jane Knubly declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, it being the second time of publication, he having the pro¬ bationary consent in a letter from his father. Humphry Norris & Rachel Williams declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication. Richard Saunders & Sarah Steel declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication. Ebenezer Robinson produced a Certificate from the two weeks meeting of friends in Eondon. Miles Strickland produced a Certificate from the mens meeting in Dublin. Sampson Cary applied for a Certificate, also for James Higgs who ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 189 came into these parts with him, he being removed to Bristol in Bucks County. William Taylor applied for a Certificate to friends of Chester meeting of his clearness with respect to marriage. 86th of the seventh month, 1718. Nehemiah Allen jun’r & Hannah Lownes declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the parents concerned consenting. Enion Williams made application for a Certificate acquainting the meeting of his intentions to go to the West Indies upon business of trade & merchandize. ... 81st. of the Eighth month, 1718. John Davison produced a Certificate from Swarthmore monthly meet¬ ing and Isaac Hadwin produced one from Sedbergh monthly meeting in Yorkshire. Application made by Anthony Morris for a Certificate for his son William Morris in Barbadoes, touching his conversation & clearness. Daniel Flexney, son of Daniel Flexney, produced a Certificate from monthly meeting in Oxfordshire. Isaac Shoemaker informing this meeting that Jane Austin did not hold to the former order of this monthly meeting touching the land that lies in dispute between him and her & her children. John Goodson & Thomas Chalkley are appointed to let Jane Austin know its the order of this meeting that she desist from cutting the timber, or using the land, till the orphans come to age that the same be fully settled. Sampson Davis and wife, applied for a Certificate to Abington monthly meeting. 88th, of the Ninth month 1718. One of the friends appointed to speak with Jane Austin, reported they had spoken with her, and her brother came this morning and ac¬ quainted them that she exprest her Conformity to the order of the meeting. 86th of the Tenth month, 1718. John Knight & Hannah Badeock declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication, the parents concerned consenting thereto. James Robinson applied for a Certificate, he intending to settle in Nottingham. John Cann, who is removed into Chester County applied fora Certificate. William Hudson applied for a Certificate for Benjamin Holmes. John Owen applied for a Certificate. Caleb Jacob applied for a Certificate, he intending for Bristol in Great Brittain with his wife to settle there. ... 190 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 30th of the Eleventh month, 1718. Ebenezer Robinson & Mary Hugg declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the parents of the young woman being present. Joseph Martin applied for a Certificate to friends in Ireland, he in¬ tends to return thither to settle. Christopher Penrose applied for a Certificate to Middletown meeting of friends touching his clearness with respect to marriage. Rebeekah Eichardson complained to this meeting against Clement Plumstead that he withheld from her some writings that she, on her going to Barbadoes left in his hands, to her great damage. Richard Smith brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends of Xewgarden touching his conversation & clearness. Joseph Martin produced a Certificate from the mens meeting held at Old Castle in the County of Meath in Ireland, and on the back, a Certificate from New Garden his last abode. ... i £7th of the twelfth month, 1718. Thomas Skelton & Hannah Sallaway declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication. Edward Blake applied to this meeting for a Certificate, he intending towards York and Boston. Joseph Noble applied to this meeting for a Certificate to Burlington monthly meeting touching his clearness and conversation with respect to marriage. £7th of the first month, 1719. Isaac Norris on behalf of his son Joseph applied to this meeting for a Certificate for him, he with his parents consent intending for Great Brittain. Francis Eichardson applied to this meeting for a Certificate. 21th of the second month, 1719. Daniel Hoodt & Esther Oldman declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the parents concerned consenting. A Certificate on behalf of Hugh Clifton from Abington monthly meet¬ ing was read. James Dubery & Elizabeth Wain declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time of publication, the parents on both sides be¬ ing present and consenting thereto. Abraham Bickley applied for a Certificate to Burlington monthly meeting, touching his clearness with respect to marriage. William Eobins applied for a Certificate, he intending to remove with his family to settle in Maryland. 30th of the third month, 1719. Application of Bichard Hill, on behalf of Evan Thomas & his wife, who are lately come from Europe. i Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 191 26th. of the fourth month, 1719. James Lloyd brought a Certificate from Dudley monthly meeting of friends for himself and wife. 31st. of the fifth month, 1719. John Wilson brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends at Hartshaw in Lancaster. Daniel Flexney jun’r produced a Certificate from the monthly meet¬ ing of friends of Witney in the County of Oxon which was read . Also the said Daniel intending for Gr’T Brittain again applied to this meeting for a Certificate. . . 28th. of the sixth month, 1719. John Tomlinson & his wife who are removed to Kennet in Chester County made application for a Certificate. 24th. of the Seventh month, 1719. A Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends in Dublin in Ireland certifying Thomas Lindley’s clearness with respect to marriage was read. 30th. of Eighth month, 1719. The friends appointed to speak with John Kinsey and get him to leave the bonds friends had past for the legacy left by Samuel Seaton, (Siddon) for the use of the poor among friends. Richard Smith & Sarah Wait declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Thomas Knight & Sarah Clifton declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication, the young man belong¬ ing to Abington meeting brought a Certificate from thence. David Hews & Dorothy Bomstead declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the second time of publication. Isaac Hadwin applied for a Certificate, he intending to return to Europe by the first opportunity. John Oxley brought a Certificate from the two weeks meeting of friends in London, which was read. And he intending on a trading voyage to the West Indies, he applied to this meeting for a Certificate. ■ 27th of the Ninth month, 1719. A Certificate for Jane Harper was brought into this meeting. Thomas Lindley & Hannah Durborow declared their intentions of marriage, this being the second time. Application being made to this meeting on behalf of Ann Oxley for a Certificate, she being removed to Burlington. Daniel Smith jun’r & Mary Hoodt declared intentions of marriage, this being the second time, the young man belonging to Burlington meeting., {To he continued.)