Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends

EARLY MINUTES OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING OF FRIENDS * ( Continued from Fol. Till, page 189.) 26tli of third month, 1788. The Friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against John Parrock (for his outgoing in Marriage) brought it to this Meeting which was .... read, A Testimony against Mary Nice, widow, was read. Isaac Browne sent in a paper condemning his disorderly procedure in Marriage. William Griscomb sent a few lines requesting a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. 30th of four month> 1738. Ruth Courtney and Susannah Hudson from Ireland set forward on their Visit to the Eastward, and, after they have preformed it, intend to take shipping at Boston to return home, Norton Pryor sent in a Paper of condemnation. Samuel Preston applied on behalf of George Wilson for 40/ which was due to him for making a Coffin for Daniel Evans, ... ... 28th of fifth month, 1788. A Certificate for Jos. England to Friends at Cecil Monthly Meeting in Maryland was read. John Glaney applied for a Certificate to North Wales Monthly Meeting. John Langdale and Sarah Langdale sent in a Paper of Condemnation. Cadwallader Foulke applied in behalf of John Beeves for a Certificate to Friends in London. John Martindall sent in a Paper of condemnation. 25th of sixth month, 1788. A Certificate for Robert Jordan was read. A Certificate from Richmond Monthly Meeting in Yorkshire,1 for Martha Walker and her Daughter Rebecca Walker was accepted. Leonard Snowden apply ’d for a Certificate to Guisborough Monthly Meeting in Yorkshire, Great Brittain. William Callender on behalf of his Brother Joseph Callender applied for a Certificate to Friends in Barbados. * Fuller abstracts of 'these Minutes are to be found In the Collections of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. 262 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 29th of seventh month, 1738. A Certificate for Richard Tomlinson from Burlington Monthly Meet¬ ing dated the 5th of Seventh Month 1737, was received. Jeremiah Elfreth applied on behalf of David Ellwell for a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. There hath been a charge accrued on the burial of John Staines, the Meeting directs John Jones to pay the money due. Ben j : Trotter complains against Jacob Shute, . . Isaac Andrews and Elizabeth Elfreth appeared a second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. Isaac produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting, . . Joseph Armitt and Elizabeth Lisle appeared a second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. He produced a Paper signed by his Mother in Law and her Husband Christopher Hunter signifying their Consent. George Howell sent in a Paper condemning his disorderly Procedure . . in Marriage. John Hank applied for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Burlington, being removed within the verge of that Meeting. 24th of ninth month, 1738. Lydia Cathcart sent in a Paper condemning the manner of he# Marriage. Isaiah Mackie applied for a Certificate to Goshen Monthly Meeting. 29th of Tenth Month, 1738. Benj. Eastburn sent in a Paper condemning his unguarded Conduct. William Fisher & Sarah Coleman appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. A Testimony against Hannah Boyd, late Bond, being prepared was read. (Outgoing in Marriage.) James Steele produced a Certificate from Friends at Little Creek Monthly Meeting which was well received. A Certificate for James Hill and his Wife from a Preparative Meet¬ ing held near Ballanderry in the County Antrim dated the 21st of fifth Month 1728 was received, they being lately removed to settle at Williamstown, in New Castle County, application was made to this meeting on their behalf for a certificate to Friends at Newark Mo. Meeting. Our Worthy Friend John Hunt from London produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Horselydown in South¬ .... wark, . .. 26th of eleventh month, 1738. Our Friend Richard Wain acquainted this Meeting with his Intentions of Marriage with a friend belonging to Goshen Monthly Meeting and requested a certificate on that account. A Certificate for John Luke, dated at a Monthly Meeting in Bridge Town in Barbados the 19th of 8th month last was received. .... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 263 A Certificate for James Estaugh and his Wife from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting dated 11th of the tenth Month 1738 .... was re¬ ceived. Jonathan Cockshaw applied on behalf of Jacob Durborrow and his Wife for a Certificate to Chester Monthly Meeting. Cadwallader Foulke applied on behalf of William Welton for a; Certificate to Newark Monthly Meeting. 23 fd twelfth mouthy 1738/9. George Shires and Hannah Durborrow appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other. Sarah Hoodt, the Grandmother to the young woman sent her Consent in writing, . . Charles Jenkins and Mary Gray, declared their intentions of mar¬ riage his Father being present declared his consent. Phineas Bond produced a Certificate from a Quarterly Meeting at Herring Creek in Maryland the 7th inst: which was well received. . .... 30th of first month, 1739. Charles Jenkins and Mary Gray appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage, the Young Woman’s Mother declared her Consent and that her husband was likewise consenting. John Roberts produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting at the Cliffs in Maryland, dated 7th Second Month 1738. 27th of second month, 1739. Isaac Norris and Sarah Logan, Jun’r declared their intentions of Mar¬ riage Isaac’s Mother being present, declared her Consent, and'. the Young Womans Mother being present declared her Consent and her Father sent his in writing. Jacob Townsend and Mary Harper declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage the Young Womans Mother being present declared hex* Consent. Application was made on behalf of Anthony Benezet and his Wife for a Certificate to Newark Monthly Meeting. Application was made on behalf of Thomas Strickland for a Certi¬ ficate to Wrightstown Monthly Meeting. Application was made on behalf of Isaac Warren for a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting respecting Marriage. .... .... , 25th of third month 1739 . Joseph Chattam and Elizabeth Roberts declared their Intentions of . Marriage. . . A Certificate for Paul Chanders from a Monthly Meeting at Hedshaw in Lancashire, dated 19th Seventh Month 1738, was accepted. A Certificate for our Friend Elyihal Harper (who landed here on he* return from her visit to Great Brittain) to Friends at Sandwich in New England was read. Cadwallader Foulke acquainted this meeting that Nathaniel Edgcombe had been dealt with for his outgoing in marriage. ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 264 29th of fourth mouth, 17S9 . Daniel Worthington and Mary Wood appeared a Second time and, declared their Intentions of Marriage. Daniel produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting, and the friends appointed to seef that Mary's Children were provided for, report that Provision is made for them. A Certificate for Samuel Hurford and his Wife from Abington Monthly Meeting was well accepted. A Certificate from Friends of Bridge Town in Barbados on behalf of Benjamen Callendar was well received. ... ... 27th of fifth month, 17S9 . Adam Rhodes sent in a paper condemning his Conduct in Marriage. Benjamin Shoemaker and Elizabeth Morris, Daughter of Anthony the Young Womans Morris, declared their Intentions of Marriage, Parents being present declared their Consent. A Certificate for our Friends John Howell and Catharine his Wife/ from Haddonfield was well accepted. Jonathan Rumford produced a Certificte from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting, dated 26th Seventh Month 1738, which was well received. Thomas Middleton applied for a Certificate to Friends at Chest erfield, Monthly Meeting at Crosswicks. Thomas Cadwallader applied for a Certificate to Chesterfield Monthlyÿ ... . ... Meeting at Croswicks. 31st sixth month 1739 . Benjamin Shoemaker and Elizabeth Morris appeared a second time & declared Intentions of Marriage. Benjamin's Mother being present declared her Consent. Daniel Cooper and Mary West declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, being the first time, their Parents being present declared their consent. Thomas Robinson and Mary Brown declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, being the first time, A Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting, dated 24. Second Month 1738, on behalf of Isaac Dawson was received, but the Meeting being apprized he hath married from amongst Friends, the Overseers are desired to deal with him for the breach of our Discipline. William Fisbourne sent in a paper condemning his scandalous prac¬ ... ... . tises, . . A Certificate from Oly Monthly Meeting, dated 28 Fourth month* last, on behalf of John Houlton his Wife and Family, who are now settled within the verge of this Meeting was well received. 28th of seventh month, 1789. A Certificate for John Pole and Rachiel his Wife, dated 5'd of fifth Month last, from Burlington Monthly Meeting was well received. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 265 A Certificate for George James and his Wife and Children from Abington Monthly Meeting, dated 30th of fifth month last, was well received. A Certificate for John Hilbourne and Rachel his Wife from Wrights Town in Bucks County, dated 3d fifth month last, was well received. , 26th of eighth month 17S9 . A Certificate for Ezeck Fitzrandolph to Woodbfidge Monthly Meet¬ ing was read. A Certificate for Isaac Lodben to Friends at Newark Monthly Meeting in New Castle Co., was read. Joseph Lewis and Susannah Wain, declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, being the first time, their Parents being present declared their consent. Thomas Hallowell and Ann Thompson declared their Intentions of Marriage, both their mother being present declared their consent, and Likewise that their husbands were consenting. ... ... , 80th of ninth month 1789. Joseph Lewis and Susannah Wain appeared a second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. Joseph produced a Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting held at Providence the 26th inst. . Anthony Nichols and Mary Cowman declared their Intentions of . Mary being a Widow Friends are appointed td Marriage. see that suitable Provision be made for her child, William Atwood, her Uncle, being present declared his Consent. A Certificate for our Friend Rebecca Menshall from Chester Monthly* Meeting, dated 26th Inst., was well accepted. Jeremiah Elfreth acquainted this Meeting that there were two children in their neighborhood whose parents were dead and the Children Young, one of them being a son of Aaron Goforth, Jr., the other a son of Robert Abbot, this meeting appointed Jeremiah Elforth and John Bringto find suitable places for their boarding and likewise that hurst care be taken for their schooling. .. .. .... .... 28th of tenth month, 1789. Anthony Nichols and Mary Cowman appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. Anthony's Mother being presentt declared her Consent. A Certificate for Mary Wain from Goshen Monthly Meeting, dated 17th Inst, was well received. 25th eleventh month, 1789 . A Certificate for Wm. Fishburn, Jun. (To Friends in London respect¬ was signed. ing his clearness in Marriage) A Certificate for Edward Wells & Wife from Abington Monthly Meet¬ ing was well received. .... 266 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 29th of twelfth month, 1789. A Certificate for Benjamin Callender (to Friends in Barbados) was read. A Certificate for George Emlin, Jun, (to Friends in London) was read, William Lawrence & Martha Head declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, the Young Womans Mother being present declared her ... Consent. 28th of first month, 1740. William Lawrence & Martha Head appeared a second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, the Young Man produced his Parents Consent in writing. John Jones and Elizabeth Hudson declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, their Parents being present declared their Consent. Sarah Evans sent in a Paper to Condemn her Outgoing in Marriage contrary to the Discipline of Friends. A Certificate for Daniel Bateman to Friends in Rhode Island was read. A Certificate for Jacob Townsend to Friends at Salem was read. 25th of second month, 1740. A Certificate for Robert Hartshorne to Friends at Burlington was read. Jeremiah Elfreth and Mary Wells declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, Mary Wells being a Widow, Friends to see that Provision be made for her Children. Jonathan Evans and Hannah Walton declared their Intentions of ... Marriage. Benjamin Mifflin complains against his Uncle George Mifflin who refuseth to refer. John Head made application for a Certificate for William Lawrence to Friends at Shrewsbury. ... 80th of third month, 1740. The Friends apponted to speak to Sarah Durborrow (late Freeman) (formerly of England) report they had delivered her the sense of the Meeting respecting her Ministery, and she acquainted them she was in hopes she would not give Friends any trouble in that respect. Hannah Finney (late Brown) sent in a paper condemning her out¬ going in Marriage. A Certificate for Caleb Burchall and his Wife from Concord Monthly* Meeting was well received. A Certificate for Samuel Norris from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; dated 29th of last month, was well accepted. A Certificate for Samuel Bell and his Wife from Chester Monthlyÿ Meeting dated 31st of first Month last was read. A Certificate for Samuel Jackson from Abington Monthly Meeting dated the 28th of Eleventh Month last was read, ... ... Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 267 Application was made on behalf of Abraham Jones for a Certificate! to Friends at the Cliffs in Maryland 27th of fourth month, 1740. A Certificate for Evan Evans & his Wife from a Monthly Meeting at Merrion, dated the 8th of third Month last, was read. George Howell, made application for a Certificate to Friends in Newark Monthly Meeting. ... 25th of fifth month, 1740. James Davis & Rachel Roberts declared their intentions of Marriage. Jacob Goodson is desired to prepare a Testimony against Elizabeth Essex for her disorderly proceedings in Marriage. A Certificate for Jacob Durborrow from Chester Monthly Meeting, dated the 26th of the third Month 1740, was read. A Certificate for our Friend Hannah Jenkinson from the Monthly Meeting at West River, dated the 21st. of Seventh Month 1739, was read. A Certificate for Isaac Davenport & his son Benjamin from Abington Monthly Meeting was read, they being removed within the Verge of this Meeting. John Pearce applied for a Certificate to Friends at (London). 29th sixth month, 1740. Stephen Jenkins & Hannah Widdowfield declared their Intentions of Marriage. The Young Man belonging to another Meeting produced a Certificate of his clearness, also his parents being present gava their consent, A Certificate for Joseph Peters to Friends at Newark Monthly Meet¬ ing was brought in and signed. ... ... 26th of seventh month 1740. John Ogden & Hannah Owen appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage. William Tidmarsh acquainted this Meet¬ ing of her Grandfather's Consent, & her Parents sent their Consent in writing. James Stephens & Mary Widdowfield declared their Intentions of Marriage, he produced a Certificate from Haddonfieid Monthly Meeting & her Mother being present declared her Consent. A Certificate for John Carver & Isabella his Wife from Friends at Abington Monthly Meeting, was read. Samuel Preston brought into the last Meeting a Letter from Jacob Maule (late of this place) now of Salem in N. England, wherein ho condemns his leaving this Place in debt and requests that Friends' would receive the same as satisfaction & grant him a few lines to Certify his Clearness in relation to Marriage, John Bringham & Jonathan Cockshaw are appointed to make enquiry & likewise what care he hath taken to discharge his debts. .... ... .... ... 268 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Slst of eighth month, 1740. ! A Certificate for Philip Marrot to Friends at Crosswieks in the Jerseys was read & signed. George Emlen Jun’r applied for a Certificate, respecting his clearness in relation to Marriage, to Friends at Crosswicks. 18th of ninth month, 1740. . against Sampson Davis, was read, A Testimony, Joseph Saunder & Hannah Beeves declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. He produced a Certificate from the two weeks Meeting in Lon¬ the Young Woman’s don, dated the 8th of first Month, 1735/6, Father being present declared his Consent to their Proceedings. A Certificate from Concord Monthly Meeting dated the 3d. of the Ninth Month 1740, on behalf of Thomas Gilpin & his Wife was read. A Certificate for Thomas Lightfoot from Friends in New Garden, . was read. .... .. ... . . £6th of tenth month, 1740. The Friends appointed to prepare Certificate for Lawrence Growden brought one into this Meeting, directed to the Monthly Meeting at, Falls, being only in relation to Marriage. William Buckley applied for a Certificate to Friends at New Port in Bhode Island respecting his clearness in relation to Marriage. Sarah Hawkins sent in a paper condemning her outgoing in Marriage. A Certificate for John Bringhurst Jun’r to Friends in Barbados was read. John Ambler delivered a Certificate on his behalf from York Monthly Meeting in Great Britain dated the 30th Second Month, 1736, which was well received. SOth of eleventh month, 1740. Eichard Blaekburn & Bebecca Minshall, Jun:r declared their Inten¬ tions of Marriage, he produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting, and his Mothr’g Consent in writing; the Young Woman’s Mother being present declared her Consent. William Logan & Hannah Emlen declared their Intention of Mar¬ riage, the Young Womans Parents being present declared their. ... i Consent. Samuel Preston acquainted this Meeting that John Linton had been dealt with for disorderly proceedure in Marriage, ... £7th of twelfth month, 1740/1. William Logan and Hannah Emlen appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, William produced his Father’s Con¬ sent in Writing, & his Mother being present declared hers. Charles Jones Produced a Certificate for himself & Wife from Chester Monthly Meeting dated 23d. Inst: which was well reeeived. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 269 27th of first month, 1741. Joseph Dubre & Hannah Bissell declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, . the Young Womans Parents being present declared their Consent. Thomas Tilbury and Ann Warner declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage; the Young Man belonging to another Monthly Meeting was ap¬ prised that a Certificate would be expected; . . the Young Womans Parents being present declared their Consent. Joseph Howell & Hannah Hudson, (Daughter of Samuel Hudson, de¬ ceased) declared their Intentions of Marriage, Joseph belonging to another monthly meeting was apprized a Certificate would be expected; the Young Mans Parents being present declared their Consent, as did the Young Womans Grandmother & Guardian. George Gray (son of Joseph Gray) and Mary Warner, declared their Intentions of Marriage, Thomas & Joseph Readman Complain against Abraham Bickley, set¬ ting forth that he being indebted to them refuseth to pay, A Certificate for John Jones and his Wife and two Daughters from Radnor Monthly Meeting dated 11th of Seventh Month last, was* .. . ... .... ... read. A Certificate from Chesterfield Monthly Meeting in the County of Burlington dated the 5th of last month was produced to this meeting on behalf of Samuel Abbott who is an Apprentice in this City was * read. John Reeve acquainted this Meeting that he Intended shortly to re¬ move from this place to settle in Burlingon, and requested a Certificate. Application being made by William Bull, Governor of South Carolina, to Thomas Penn Esq. our Proprietor & to George Thomas, Esq. our Gov¬ ernor, respecting the great distress of many of the Inhabitants of that Colony occasioned by a Fire which lately happened in Charlestown, re¬ questing the Charitable Contributions of such as are well disposed in. this province and our said Governor having recommended the affair to the several Religious Societys, and our Proprietor to us have cheerfully gone into a subscription for that purpose, ... ... . 24th of second month, 1741, Thomas James Jun:r & Hannah Webb appeared a Second time and declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage; the Young Man produced his Father’s Consent in writing, his Mother & the Young Womans Mother being present declared their Consent. Joseph Howell & Hannah Hudson appeared a second time & declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, Joseph produced a Certi¬ ficate from Chester Monthly Meeting respecting his clearness as also to settle amongst us. Isaac Roberts and Hannah Paschall declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. ... 270 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Robert Worrall & Elizabeth Wain declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, . . John Wain sent a Paper signifying hi3 Consent to his Daughters Marriage. Joseph Saunders applied to this Meeting for a Certificate to Friends in London, he being on a Voyage for Britain. Thomas Sysom (being very ancient) acquainted this Meeting he was desirous to go up to his Son Thomas in Bucks County. . . . . 23rd of third month, 1741. A Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting on behalf of Hannah Worral, dated 27th of the Second Month was read. Joseph Thornton applied to this Meeting for a Certificate to Friends at Middletown, Bucks County. Joseph Saul produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Pardshowhall in Cumberland, Great Britain, dated 20th of Eleventh Month, 1740/1, which was read. Abel Chamberlain brought in a Certificate from the three weeks Mens Meeting in Cork dated 26th of Eleventh Month, 1740/1 which was read. 26th of fourth month, 1741. Richard Carver brought into this Meeting a paper condemning his disorderly proceedure in marriage, Samuel Jackson brought in a Paper Confessing and Condemning his disorderly Conduct in accompanying a disorderly Company of People along the Streets, James Moore brought into this Meeting a Certificate from Mens Meeting in Waterford dated the 6th First Month, 1740/1, which was well received. John Baker applied for a Certificate for him to Friends at Abington on Account of Marriage. ... ... Slst of fifth month, 1741. Joseph Richardson & Hannah Worral appeared a second time & de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage, the Young Womans Parents being present declared their Consent. Isaac Whitelock produced to this Meeting a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Brighouse, held at Leeds 18th of Twelfth Month, 1740/1 which was well received. A Certificate for John Hallowell Jun:r & Hannah his Wife from. was well received. Darby Monthly Meeting John Bringhurst, Jun:r produced a Certificate from Friends in Barbados dated 18th of last Month which was well received. It appearing by a letter from Joseph Shute that he hath been a con¬ siderable sufferer by the fire at Charlestown, S. Carolina, . this Meet¬ ing, to send Joseph Shute One Hundred directs the Friends, Pounds, .... ... ... ... .. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 271 28th of sixth month, 1741. William England & Sarah Durborrow appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. The Young Man produced his Mothers Consent in writing, the Young Womans Parents being present declared their Consent. A Certificate for our Ancient Friend Thomas Chalkley directed to Friends in the Islands of Tortola & Anguilla (on religious service) being prepared pursuant to the direction of the last Meeting was read & signed. A letter being prepared in answer to one received from John Pickering, Governor of Tortola, was read, approved & signed. Joseph James applied for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting respecting Marriage. ... 14ÿ1. 25th of seventh month, Isaac Shoemaker and Hannah Boberts appeared a Second time and de¬ clared their Intentions of Marriage. Isaac produce a Certificate from1 Abington, respecting his clearness in relation to Marriage; their Parents being present declared their Consent. A Certificate for Joseph Dean from the Mens Meeting at Antrim in Ireland, dated 14th of fifth Month 1740, was well received. SOth of eighth month> 1741. Mary Lingard sent in her account for Mary Warner’s accommoda¬ tion. 27th of ninth month, 1741. John Robins produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Friends of the two Weeks Meeting in London which was read & well received. Joseph Noble applied in behalf of his Son Samuel for a Certificate to Friends in Barbados. .... 25th of tenth month, 1741. I Isaac Oarrigue & Sarah Powell declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage with each other, Joseph Morris & Martha Fitzwater declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage with each other their Parents being present declared their ... .... Consent. Our Ancient Friend Samuel Hopwood from Great Brittain being on a religious visit to these parts produced a Certificate which was read to the satisfaction & Comfort of the Meeting. Robert Strettle applied in behalf of his Son Amos for a Certificate to Friends in London. Joseph Stills produced to this Meeting a Certificate from a Monthly .... Meeting held at Newberry in the County of Berks dated 21st of fifth Month last which was read, Application being made for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting for Benjamin Mason respecting Marriage. ... 272 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Samuel Sansom eomplains against Robert Strettle that he hath sued him contrary to our Discipline, . .. 29th of eleventh month, 1741/2. A Certificate for John Warner to Providence Monthly Meeting in Chester County was read. Alexander Dean acquainted this Meeting that he hath a matter of Complaint against John Parrock, Cadwallader Foulke acquainted this Meeting that Robert Eastburn, Jun:r hath been dealt with for his absenting himself from our Re¬ ligious Assemblies, ... ... . 26th of twelfth month, 1741/2 The Friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Mary Hudson, (for outgoing in Marriage) report, The Friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against William Canon, (Clockmaker) brought one in which was read and approved, Sarah Durborrow, Tabitha Drinker & Ann Stevenson hath been dealt ■with for their declining to attend our Religious Meetings of Worship, The Widow Lambert, Mother of Ann Stephenson had some hopes of her Daughter returning to Friends again Samuel Preston & Jeremiah Elfreth acquainted this Meeting that; they had in love dealt with William Plumsted & for his disorderly ... ... ... .... .... .. . Conduct, Israel Pemberton & John Dillwyn acquainted this Meeting that theÿ had in Love, dealt with Edward Evans for his declining to attend our Meetings, . .. . 26th of first month, 1742 A Certificate for Hannah Jenkinson (to Long Island & New England) was read. The Friends appointed to prepare Testimonies (for outgoing in Mar¬ riage) against Martha Williams (late Boyer) Elizabeth Ashton, (late Boyer) Elizabeth Cusak, (late Robins) Mary White (late Ransted) were brought in & read, A Certificate for Joseph Carlisle to Friends in Burlington was read. Hannah Hurford acquainted this Meeting that she had drawings in her mind to Visit Friends in New England with her sister Susannah Morris, & requested a Certificate. A Certificate for Jacob Lewis & his Wife Hannah from Darby Monthly Meeting was well received. John Mifflin Son of John Mifflin, deceased, applied by a few lines to this Meeting for a Certificate to Friends at Little Creek. ... .... 80th of second month, 1742. A Certificate from Gwyned Monthly Meeting, dated 30th of last Month on behalf ef Cadwallader Evans was read. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 273 Benjamin Mifflin brought in a paper condemning his breach of Dis¬ cipline respecting Marriage which was read to the satisfaction of this Meeting. Joseph Wood complains against Elizabeth Griffiths that she being in his debt refuseth to pay him .... 28th of third month, 1742. Edward James applied to this Meeting for a Certificate to Friends at Salem on Account of Marriage. Samuel Jackson applied to this Meeting for a Certificate to thei Monthly Meeting at Concord in Chester County on account of Marriage. A Certificate on behalf of Martha James from Abington Monthly Meeting was well received. 25th of fourth month, 1742. The Friends appointed to amend Joseph Sauls Certificate (to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting) brought it to this Meeting which was signed. Ann Shute (late Pendley) had been divers times before Mar¬ riage precautioned against her procedure in Marriage, yet nothwith¬ standing she is since married to her Cousin Attwood Shute, & she not having condemned her disorderly Marriage this Meeting directs Job Goodwin to prepare a Testmony against her. Samuel Noble produced a Certificate from Friends of the Monthly Meeting held at Bridgetown in Barbados the 18th of first Month, 1742 which was well received. John Dawson produced a Certificate for himself & his Wife Dorothy and daughter Deborah from Abington Monthly Meeting dated 31st third Month, 1742 which was well received. .... SOth of fifth month, 1742. Thomas Shoemaker & Sarah Bead declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage His Father & her Mother in Law being present declaredi their Consent. Elizabeth Evans & Elizabeth Shoemaker acquainted this Meeting that Rachel Hudson had married John lory a person not of our Society, . . A Certificate for Jonathan Camult & his Wife dated at Abington 28th of fourth Month, 1742 was well received. OUT Friend William Thomas on a religious "Visit to these parts pro¬ duced a Certificate to this Meeting dated at the Island of Tortola 23d third Month, 1742 Bichard Wain Jun:r brought in a paper signed by himself & Wife condemning their disorderly proceedure in Marriage, . Deborah Butler sent in a paper condemning her disorderly conduct, Nathan TrotteT brought in a paper condemning his disorderly pro¬ ceedure in Marriage, . Benjamin Trotter applied in behalf of John Harmen for a Certificate to Friends at Abington in relation to Marriage, .... . ... .. . . ... ... 274 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. George Shoemaker applied on behalf of himself, Wife & family for a . Certificate to Friends at Abington, Samuel Morris produced a Certificate from Friends at Gwynedd, dated 29th fourth Month, which was well received. Isaac Davenport having been dealt with for his disorderly proceedurei in Marriage & not having condemned it to the satisfaction of Friends, John Dilwyn & John Eeynell are appointed to prepare a Testi¬ mony against him. Thomas Bond hath been dealt with for his disorderly Conduct & particularly his taking the Oath. .. ... 27 th of sixth month, 1742. Abraham Griffith & Elizabeth Lynn declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage. Their Parents being present declared their Consent. Thomas Vite & Mary Brientnall declared their Intentions of Mar¬ their parents being present declared their Consent. riage, . Amos Lewis produced a Certificate for himself & Wife from Merrion Monthly Meeting dated the 13th inst. which was read. Jonathan Cockshaw acquainted this Meeting of his Intentions to .. move to Gwynedd. ... Jonathan Mifflin complains against David Clark that there is a mat¬ ter of Difference between them. . .. 24th of seventh month, 1742. Abraham Griffiths & Elizabeth Lynn appeared the second time & declared their Intentions of Marriage, Abraham producing a Certificate ... from Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. Joshua Pearson & Elizabeth Biddle declared their Intentions of Marriage. . . . Their Parents being present declared their Consent. (To he continued.)