Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends

EARLY MINUTES OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING OF FRIENDS.* ( Continued from Vol. VII, page 263.) 30th of fifth month, 1725. Cornelius Denise & Mary Durborow declared their continued intentions of marriage, the parents on both sides being present and consenting thereto. John Kinsey jun’r & Mary Kearney declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the first time, John brought a Certificate from Woodbridge monthly meeting in East Jersey, . . . also some lines from John Kinsey and his wife, wherein they consent to his proposed marriage, also her mother being present consented. Jacob Shute & Mary Boydon declared their intentions of marriage, . Thomas Shute, Jacob’s father being present, consents to his son’s proposed marriage. Application on behalf of Thomas Wharton for a Certificate for him touching his clearness with respect to marriage, to be directed to tho monthly meeting of friends in London. . . 27. of the sixth month, 1725. James Brethwaite brought a Certificate from Newgarden monthly meeting, he intending to settle within the verge of this meeting. Joseph Hughes Brought a Certificate from Horseleydown meeting London. 24th. of the Seventh month, 1725. Caleb Elphry & Mary Roberts appeared a second time, and declared their intentions of marriage the parents & relations properly concerned consenting thereunto. Edward Horne sent a paper acknowledging himself sorry for his offence against the Church in printing that paper called a Letter to Joseph England. 29th. of the Eighth Month, 1725. Isaac Pillar & Sarah Wood declared their continued intentions of marriage, the mother of the young woman being present, consenting. A Certificate from the monthly meeting at the falls in the County of Bucks on behalf of Aaron Beeswick was brought in by him. George Claypoole on behalf of his sister Mary Cook complains against . that he doth not pay her a just debt. . . Evan Roberts, .. * Fuller abstracts of these Minutes are to be found In the Collections of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. (73) Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 77 26th of the Ninth month, 1725. The friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for Benj ’n Burley [he intending to move to New Castle], Report that they do not find he brought one to this meeting, and therefore have not prepared one for him. The same friends say they had not prepared one for Samuel Jobson, for that he brought none with him from Europe nor is he intended on a voyage thither until next summer. A Certificate from New Garden monthly meeting for Thomas Wollas¬ ton, his wife Eleanor & family was read. Also a Certificate for John Benson & Mary his wife from Cheshire in Great Brittain, was read. Mary Widdowfield . intermarried with one John Moore not of our society. .. Slst. of the Tenth Month, 1725. The friends appointed to speak with Francis Richardson for appear¬ ing and proposing marriage with Abigail Golding & not proceeding according to our rule, and he placeth the disorder wholly on the woman, that she declined him and thereupon they had discharged each other. A Certificate from Chester monthly meeting for John Remminton & his wife was read. 28th. of Eleventh month, 1725. Thomas Masters & Hannah Dickinson declared their continued inten¬ tions of marriage other, and hath the concurrence of Guardians & relations. Casper Wistar applied for a Certificate to Abington monthly meeting touching his clearness with respect to marriage. ... 25 of the Twelfth month, 1725. The friends appointed to assist William Hudson in getting Abraham Beckley’s bond to Susan ’h Worrilaw paid in are continued. Application made on behalf of Robert Hopkins for a Certificate for him to Burlington monthly meeting touching his clearness with respect to marriage. A Certificate from Middletown monthly meeting in Bucks County for Ralph Hoy was read. 25ih. of the first month, 1726. The friends appointed to the subscription for John Hanson of New report that they had collected forty one pounds. England, James Claypoole & Mary Hood declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time. The parents of the young woman being present. Consents. The young man’s are not living. Our friend Margaret Preston laid a concern that was upon her to visit friends in Long Island, Rhode Island & New England, & desired the con¬ Samuel Preston proposed to accompany currence of friends, ... ... ... his wife. ... 78 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. John Richardson brought a Certificate from the monthly meeting held in Burlington in West Jersey he intending to settle in this city. Nicholas Cassel applied for a Certificate to Burlington monthly meet¬ ing with respect to his clearness from any engagements here in marriage. 89th. of the Second month, 1786. Samuel Nichol & Mary Coates declared they continued their intentions of marriage, -the parents living on each side being present consents to their marriage. Joseph Oldman & Sarah Massey a second time appeared and declared their intentions of marriage, the parents living being present consents. Samuel Jobson being about to return to London requests a few lines as a Certificate of his clearness on acco ’t of marriage. A Certificate from Chester monthly meeting for John Idon and Hannah. has wife was read. Aaron Goforth applied for a Certificate to friends in London he intend¬ ing to remove to Great Brittain. Martin Jervas applied for a Certificate to friends in Ireland, he in¬ tending there on trade. John Elfreth and Elisabeth Haywood, declared their intentions of marriage the first time, the- mothers of each side being present con¬ sents to their intended marriage, their fathers are not living. John Stranger sent in a paper condemning his marrying from among ... ... friends. . . ... . 87th. of the Third Month, 1786. Francis Richardson & Lettice Swift, . . declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time. A Certificate from Endfield monthly meeting in Middlesex concerning Lettice Swift was read. A Certificate from Radclift monthly meeting London concerning Rebeckah Gray was read. James Logan brought in a paper . . condemning his breach of dis¬ cipline in printing his paper called the Antedate .... . ... . 84th. of the 4th. month, 1786. Our friend William Piggott produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of friends held in Ratcliff, London, Certify their unity and' concurrence with our friend William’s concern and intended visit to ... America. Our friend Ralph Jackson deceased by his will gives to the poor of this meeting Two pounds Ten shillings. Application was made on behalf of Joshua Baker for a Certificate for him, his wife & family to Concord monthly meeting in Chester County. ... 89th. of the fifth month, 1786. Application made on behalf of Joseph Hewes for a Certificate to friends in London. Likewise Thomas Barger applied for a Certificate to Concord monthly meeting for himself & wife who are removed into Chester County. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 79 Also application made on behalf of Benjamin Burleigh for a Certificate. Ralph Hoy & Rebeekah Cooper declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first appearance. James Cooper her father consents. 26th. of the Sixth month, 1726. Samuel Powell applied on behalf of his son Samuel for a Certificate for him, he being bound on a voyage to London. William Masson applied for a Certificate to Center Monthly meeting, touching his clearness with respect to marriage. Richard Hill produced a letter from Dublin monthly meeting in Ireland . desiring friends to Collect an account of the service our dear deceased friend Thomas Willson had in these American parte. .. ... SOth. of the seventh month, 1726. William Davis brought in a Certificate from Providence monthly meet¬ ing in Chester County. Application made on behalf of Abraham Kite for a Certificate for himself & wife, being removed to Haverf ord meeting. Robert Duncan applied for a Certificate to Barbadoes being bound thither. 88th. of Eighth month, 1726. John Gilbert & Mary Pryor declared their intentions of marriage a second time, the young man belonging to Burlington monthly meeting brought a Certificate of his clearness. . Samuel Powell & Mary Raper declared their continued intentions of marriage, . . . his father being present consents. Joshua Emlen & Mary Hudson declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time . . . and to see that care is taken before mar¬ riage, that the widow’s children be secured in what there is left for . them. .. .. 25th. of the Ninth month, 1726. Thomas Nickson & Rachel Blackbourn declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time, & assist the widow in settlement of her affairs before marriage if she sees fit. Moses Hews & Sarah Blith declared their intentions of marriage, this being the first time, . . and to assist the woman in the settlement of her affairs, especially which respects her children. Application was made for a Certificate for Joseph Gilpin’s son. ... . SOth. of the Tenth month, 1726. Edward Brooke brought a Certificate from Abington monthly meeting for himself and wife, who are removed to this City & settled among us. Also Reyner Lowden brought in a Certificate from the Monthly meeting of Salem for himself & wife. John Oassel applied for a Certificate to Abington monthly meeting touching his clearness with respect to marriage. Thomas Newland brought in a Certificate from the monthly meeting of M ’t troth in Ireland, dated the 28th 6 mo. 1726. 80 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 27th of the Eleventh month, 1786. William Griffeth & Susannah Cassell declared their intentions of mar¬ riage, this being the first time. William produced a Certificate from his mother being present declares her Concord monthly meeting ... consent. A Certificate for our friend Abigail Bowles (who is intended home for Ireland per the first opportunity), was read. James Miller applied for a Certificate to the monthly meeting of friends in Carlisle in Great Brittain the place of his former abode. John Richardson applied for a Certificate by way of the West Indies to friends in England. John Iden desires a Certificate for himself & Wife to Chester, he in¬ tending to remove thither. Noble Butler requested a Certificate to Concord monthly meeting in Chester County. 24th. of Twelfth month, 1726. Benjamin Humphris & Esther Warner declared their continued in¬ tentions of marriage. Benj. brought a Certificate from Merion monthly meeting of his clearness, and also his mother’s consent, his father being absent. 31st. of the First Month, 1727. Jacob Cofling Jun’r & Rachel Rackstraw declared a Second time they marriage with each other. Jacob Coffing’s [father] not intended being present sent his Consent in writing. William Rackstraw the Womans Father is present & Consents. John Cross Applied for a Certificate to the Falls Meeting touching his clearness with Respect to Marriage. ... 28th. of the Second Month, 1727. William Callender Jun’r of Barbadoes brought a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Heathcotte Bayin Barbados. Our Friend Ebenezer Large requested a Certificate of his clearness with respect to Marriage to the Monthly Meeting of Burlington. 26th. of Third Month, 1727. Henry Clifton and Sarah Dunn declared they continued their Inten¬ tions of Marriage. 30th. of Fourth Month, 1727. Application was made to this Meeting for a Certificate for him as touching his Conversation & Clearness with respect to Marriage, to the Monthly Meeting of Friends at West Chester in New York Government. Israel Pemberton and Francis Knowles are appointed to make the needfull Enqury and prepare one. [name omitted] A Certificate from the Falls Monthly Meeting for Joseph Wood was brought in. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 81 Rachel Richardson a Young Woman that came over some years ago from Great Brittain, brought a Certificate from Friends, hath Married from among us. ... 28th. of the Fifth Month 1727. Jacob Homer and Mary Corbet declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage. Jacob brought a Certificate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting in New Jersey whereunto he belongs. Martin Gervis [Jarvis] brought a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends in Edenberry in Ireland, and Also one from the Mens Meeting in Dublin. 25th. of Sixth Month 1727. Joseph Wood and Mary Pound declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, he having produced from under his Mothers hand her Consent. John Fallowfield produced a Certificate from the Two Weeks Meeting of Friends at London in Great Brittain. The Executer of Mary Cook (George Claypoole) brought in a Paper sign M by her wherein it appears that she hath in her last Will Given to Elizabeth Hill and Elizabeth Teague A Legacy of Six pounds for the use of Friends. . Joshua Johnson apply ’d on behalf of his Son Isaac Johnson for a Certificate for him, touching his Clearness with respect to Marriage, to the Monthly Meeting at Burlington. ... .. 59th. of the Seventh Month 1727. The Friends appointed to deal with Isaac Pillar, Report that they have dealt with him, and are in hopes that both he and his Wife will give Friends satisfaction. Our Friend Joshua Fielding brought a Certificate dated the 8th. of 7th. Mo. 1725 from the Bull & Mouth Monthly Meeting London. Thomas Pryor in behalf of his son Thomas appl ’d for a Certificate for him, touching his Clearness in respect to Marriage, to Burlington ... ... Monthly Meeting. A Certificate for our Friend Esther Clare one for Elizabeth Bumpstead & one for Mary Smith and her Daughter were brought in. Ebenezer Large applied for a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meet¬ ing being removed thither. William Piggott who hath been some time amongst us on a Religious Visit. Intending to return home to London in Great Brittain Moves for a Certificate. John Wanton of Rhode Island, who is now on a Visit to Friends pro¬ duced his Certificate from the Monthly Meeting held at Newport. . Daniel Worthington produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting held in Leeds in Great Brittain. Daniel Cassell desires a Certificate to Center Monthly Meeting in Chester County, he intending to Settle within the Verge of that Meeting. — . . ... 82 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 27 th. of the Eighth Month 1727. Jacob Durborow and Ann Albison declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, this being the Second Time, . and he producing a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting of his Clearness there, the Parents on both sides now living being present & Consenting. A Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting dated 2’d of 8th Month 1727 for our Friend Isaac Williams his Wife and Children now setled among us was read. William Sandwith produced a Certificate from the Mens Meeting in Dublin in Ireland dated the 4th. of 5th Month 1727. Richard Ormes applied for a Certificate to Harford Meeting he being removed within the Verge of that Meeting. .. 24th of 9th Month 1727. James Lewis apply ’d for a Certificate to the Island of Barbadoes. 29th: of Tenth Month 1727. Josiah Gates produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting at Poole in Great Brittain dated the 16th of 6th Month 1727, and the said John acquainted this Meeting of his Intention of going hence to Jamaica. . Josiah Gates since the above application has altered his Intention, and now intends to setle in this City, there-fore John Jones is order’d to record his Certificate. Thomas Chalkley applied for a Certificate to Friends at Barbadoes. James Wilkins apply ’d for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting of Friends in London Great Brittain. Casper Hoodt applied on behalf of Regniere Lowdon for him and his Wife of Salem Monthly Meeting, he intending to settle there. .. 26th. of Eleventh Month 1727/8. The Friends appointed to enquire into William Fishers Conversation & Clearness respecting Marriage Report that he declines proceeding any . further in respect to Marriage with Mary Pace. Our Friend Samuel Bownas on a visit from Great Brittain produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Bridgeport, in Dorsetshire dated the 18th of tenth Month 1726. John Casey who is on a visit from New England to these parts pro¬ duced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Newport on Rhode Island. .. 2Sd of Twelfth Month 1727/8. Peter Lloyd and Mercy Masters declared they continued their Inten¬ tions of Marriage, Peter ’s Mother being present declared her Assent. 29th. of First Month 1728. Reese Peters & Elizabeth Clark declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, being the second time. John Paschall & Frances Hodge declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the second time, John produced a Certificate from Derby Monthly Meeting. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 83 John Fish«r and Mary Hodge, declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the first time. Parents on both sides being present declared their Assent. Abraham Carlisle Jun ’r & Mary Key declared their Intention of Mar¬ riage, this being the first time, Parents on both sides being present were Consenting. Edward Owen & Samuel Powell are appointed to examine the Minutes of this Meeting relateing to a £100 Legacy left by Samuel Siddon. ... ... 26th: of Second Month 1728. James and Mary Cooper sent a Paper Condemning their Behaviour in differing with each other. Mary Bones a Person lately come from England is in a weahly Condition. Slst. of Third Month, 1728. Abraham England & Jane Rawle declared their Intentions of Marriage, it being the second time Abraham produced a Certificate from Duck Creek Meeting respecting his Clearness in relation to Marriage, and the Parents on both sides being present declared their Assent. Knight Hodge & Susannah Bickley declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, being the first time, his Father & her Guardians being present declared their Assent. John Fallowfield applied for a Certificate to be directed to the Monthly Meeting in London or elsewhere. ■William Rabley produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Plymouth dated 4th. of fifth Month 1727. ... 28th. of fourth Month 1728. Robert Eastboum brought a Certificate for himself and Wife from Abington Monthly Meeting. Jonathan Leanes & Mary Shenton declared they continued their In¬ tentions of Marriage, his Mother and her Guardian being present Con¬ senting. A Certificate for Edward Robinson & his Wife from Radnor Monthly Meeting dated the 13th of fourth Month 1728 was Read. 26th. of fifth Month 1728. Michael Poince & Elizabeth Nicholson declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, and he produced from Abington Monthly Meet¬ ing a Certificate respecting his Clearness in relation to Marriage, and her Mother being present declared her Assent. Thomas Gilpin and Hannah Knowles declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other being the first time, he produced a Certificate from Chichester Monthly Meeting in Chester County dated the 28th. of fifth Month 1728, and his Parents being present were Consenting. William Rawle and Margaret Hodge declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage the Parents on both sides being Consenting. 84r Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 30th. of Sixth Month 1788. Henry Thompson brought a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meet¬ ing dated the 26th. of twelfth Month 1727, Also one for his Wife dated the 27th. of third Month 1728 which were read. Hannah Carver likewise produceed a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting dated the 29th. of fifth Month 1728. Job Goodson designs shortly for London, and desired a Certificate. 27th. of Seventh Month 1728. John Armitt and Mary Emblin declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage, and their Parents being present were Consenting. John Jones Jun’r sent in a paper concerning his breach of our Dis¬ cipline in marrying from among Friends. John Walby produced a Certificate dated at Moat in Ireland the 10th. of second Month 1728 in behalf of himself & Wife who are removed from thenee to setle in this City. Daniel Worthington applied for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting. ... 25th. of Eighth Month 1728. Richard Hill apply ’d for a Certificate in behalf of Joseph Taylor, to Raby Monthly Meeting in the County of Durham he designing to return home in a short time. Richard Hill and Mary Stanbury declared they continued their Inten¬ tions of Marriage. 29th. of Ninth Month 1728. William Morris produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Heatkeoat ’a Bay in Barbados dated the 5. of Seventh Month 1728. Joshua Emblen & Deborah Powell declared they continued their In¬ tentions of Marriage, their Parents being present Consenting. Samuel Preston applied in behalf of Joseph Norris for a Certificate to Friends in Barbados he designing for that place in a short time. Edward Owen applies in behalf of Joseph French for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting in Barbados. 27th. of Tenth Month 1728. The Friends appointed to take care of William Sander’s Wife & Chil¬ dren Report, she is now with her husband and the children likewise. Application on behalf of Isaac Brown for a Certificate to Friends in Barbados, he intending on a Voyage to that place. Thomas Brodgate sent a Paper of Condemnation. Slst. of Eleventh Month 1728. John Welton produced a Certificate for himself and Wife dated in Bristol the 28th. of tenth Month 1724 also one from a Monthly Meeting (dated) at Radnor the 12th of tenth Month 1728 Indorsed on the baek of the other. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 85 Bobert Robinson produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Kelso dated the 26th. of Sixth Month 1727. A letter from the Quarterly Meeting at Oakham to the Meeting for Sufferings in London dated 28th fourth Month 1728 . . were read setting forth the Conduct of Edward Mugglestone before he left England whereupon this Meeting appoints Samuel Preston & William Hudson to acquaint said Mugglestone that Friends cannot receive his Testimony and to advise him to a speedy return home to his Family. William Morris, Luke Morris and Anthony Morris Jun’r apply ’d for Certificates to the Monthly Meeting in Barbados. . 28th. of Twelfth Month 1728/9. Our Friend Rowland Wilson who hath been for some time in these parts on a Religious Visit (from Great Brittain) and designing in a short time to return home again, desired a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting at great Strikland in Westmoreland. Sarah Bartlett who was late Sarah Sanders of this City, . . Wo there¬ fore for her breach of Discipline and declare her not to be in Unity and Fellowship with us. Lydia the Daughter of Richard Robinson of this City, . hath con¬ trary to our known Discipline married from amongst us one Oswald Peele. Elizabeth Clarkson, who was late Elizabeth Kelly of this City, hath contrary to our known Discipline married from amongst us one James Clarkson. hath Esther Dansey the Daughter of John Dansey of this City contrary to our known Discipline married from amongst us one Alexander ... .. . . .. ... Grant. ... The Friends appointed to draw up a testimony (of disownment) against Thomas Mitchell brought one in to this Meeting which was read. A Certificate for Jacob Vernon & Eleanor his wife from a Monthly Meeting at Providence dated the 27th Eleventh Month 1728/9 was read. . . . Thomas Shute apply ’d in behalf of his son Joseph Shute for a Certi¬ ficate for him to the Monthly Meeting of Friends in Bridgetown, Barbados. 25th. Second Month 1729. Application being made in behalf of Samuel Biddle for a Certificate from this Meeting to the Monthly Meeting at Concord. SOth. of third Month 1729. The Friends appointed in the Complaint of Mary Lisle against John Heart report it is ended. Thomas Hall applyed for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting at Derby, he intending to Marry a Friend within the Verge of that Meeting. A Certificate for Thomas Barnes and his Wife Jennett from Middletown Monthly Meeting in Bucks County was read. Application made in behalf of Joshua Granger and his Wife for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Chester in Burling¬ ton County where they intend to reside. 86 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting . 25th. of Fifth Month 1729. A Certificate for Richard Burton, from the Monthly Meeting at Chester¬ field in New Jersey dated the Seventh Month 1728 was read. A Certificate for William Callendar Jun'r from a Monthly Meeting atHeathcoats Bay in Barbados dated the 21st third Month 1729 was read. 29th Sixth Month 1729. William Fishbourn and Jane Roberts appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage, and her Parents being present were Consenting. James Lewis & Sarah Wright appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage (her Guardian being consenting). A Certificate for Sarah Marshall from a Monthly Meeting at Edenderry in Ireland dated the 1st. fourth Month 1729 was read. A Certificate for George Frants & Elizabeth his Wife from Abington Monthly Meeting, dated 28th. fifth Month 1729 was read. Isaac Norris brought into this Meeting a Letter from . Friends in Dublin, dated the 22d Second Month 1728 Signed by George Rook, Joseph Gill & John Stoddard, Inclosing the Testimony of Friends there in order that Friends might not be against William Henderson, Imposed on by him. .. ... 26th. of Seventh Month 1729. The Friends appointed in the Complaint of Richard Hill against Joshua Lawrence, Report that Richard Hills Death prevented anything being done therein, therefore it is Discontinued. Whereas Sarah Aske, who was Sarah Siddens of this city, widow, . hath contrary to our known discipline marry rd from amongst us to one Samuel Aske. The Friends appointed at the last meeting to acquaint Martin Jervice & Jane Harper, that unless they gave friends satisfaction . . they would be under the necessity of disowning them, brought in a paper which were read. A Certificate for Rowland Small man from Waterford Monthly Meeting in Ireland dated the 5th fourth Month 1729 was read. .. . Slst. Eighth Month 1729. William Williams and Hannah Carver appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage, he producing a Certificate from Gwyned Monthly Meeting, they requested Liberty to Consummate their said Intentions at North Wales. The Friends appointed to deal with Margaret Jones Report she refuses to give Friends Satisfaction. A Certificate for Samuel Emblem for London was read & Signed. Edward Owen who formerly assisted Isaac Norris in drawing Certificates . . being dead John Cadwallader is appointed in his Stead. A Certificate from Horsleydown Monthly Meeting in Southwark for Job Goodson dated 2d Second Month 1729 was read. . Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 87 A Certificate for Richard Harrison from a Monthly Meeting at the Clifts in Maryland dated the 2d. Tenth Month 1726 was received. Joseph Eiger applyed for a Certificate to Nottingham Monthly Meet¬ ing within the Compass of which he is intending to remove with His family. John Cadwallader apply ’d in behalf of his Son Thomas Cadwallader for a Certificate to Friends in Barbados. 28th. Ninth Month 1729. Hannah Ashburnham sent in a Paper Condemning her Marrying from amongst Friends. 26th. of Tenth Month 1729. Israel Pemberton brought in a Testimony against Grace the Wife of David Brientnall Jun’r. A Certificate for William Sitgrave & Wife from Bull & Mouth Monthly Meeting dated London 13th Sixth Month 1729 was read. ... ... 30th. Eleventh Month 1729. Joseph England & Sarah Bailey declared their Intentions of Marriage, The Friends appointed to Enquire report, there being no ground to believe but that James Bailey (with all the Sloops Company) were lost, it being above Six Years since they were heard of, withall some Testi¬ monies were produced in Confirmation thereof. A Certificate for William Callender to Friends in Barbados was read. Joseph Wharton and Hannah Carpenter declared their Intentions of Mariage being the first time, his Mother and her Guardian being present were consenting thereto. 27th. of Twelfth Month 1729. Jane Harper sent in a paper Condemning her reproachful Conduct. John Morton and Abigail Watson declared they continued their In¬ tentions of Marriage. James Morris & Elizabeth Kearny declared they continued their Inten¬ tions of Marriage, his Parents being present were consenting & her Mother sent a few lines to this Meeting signifying her Assent thereto. Jeremiah Elfrith applied in behalf of John Elfrith for a Certificate for him & his wife to the Monthly Meeting of Friends at the Falls. Alexander Parker & Sarah Thompson, declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the first time; their Parents being present were con¬ senting. Benjamin Betterton and Mary Thompson declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the first time, her Parents being present were Consenting. . hath left . the Sum of One hundred & fifty Richard Hill pounds in trust for the use of Friends, the Free School, and Hospital in the Oify of Philadelphia. .. .. ... 88 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 24th. Second Month 1730. John Hilbourn & Rachel Strickland continued their Intentions of Marriage, and he producel a Certificate from Wrightstown MonthlyMeeting in Bucks County, . . . John Jervis & Rebecoah Walton declared they continued their Inten¬ tions of Marriage, their Parents being present were Consenting. Elizabeth Hill & Sarah Owen . . . Report that they understanding the following Young Women viz: Sarah Miller, Sarah Usher & Mary Spencer were like to be married to Persons not of our Society went to advise and caution them . . yet notwithstanding their Care, they Contrary to our Discipline . . have married from 'amongst Priends, Sarah Miller to James Cathcart, Sarah Usher to Joseph Fordham, and Mary Spencer to Benjamin Leigh. . . 26th. Fourth Month 1730. A Certificate for Joseph Jackman from a Monthly Meeting at Bridge¬ town, Barbados dated the 28th. Second Month 1730 was read, & he designing for Long Island the Certificate is required to him again. A Certificate for John Lewis from a Monthly Meeting at HeathcoatsBay in Barbados, dated the 22 ’d Second Month 1730 was road. A Certificate for John Dilwin from this Meeting to Friends in London was read. Rowland Smnllman apply ’d for a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting at Waterford. Elizabeth Hill . . reports that they understand Mary Preston is married to a person (by the name of Samuel Harrison) . . . the Meet¬ ing therefore appoints the Clerk to draw up a Testimony against her. ... . Slst. Fifth Month 1730. It being represented to this Meeting that Adam Lewis . . . 28th. Sixth Month 1730. Friends report concerning Edward Robinson. Reuben Paxton applied to this Meeting for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting, he intending to Marry a Friend belonging to that Meeting. Abraham Clibbourn produced a Certificate from Dublin dated the 2 ’d fourth Month 1730 which was read. 25th. Seventh Month 1730. Peter Sharp having been in these parts on a Religious Visit produced a Certificate from Tredhaven Creek in Maryland Monthly Meeting dated the 27th & 28th Third Month 1730 . And he being now upon his return home requested a few Lines from this Meeting. John Oxely Produced to this Meeting his Certificate from a Quarterly Meeting in Barbados, William Rably Acquainted this Meeting with his Intentions of going for Groat Brittain & desired a Certificate. .. ... Early Minnies of Philadelphia- Monthly Meeting. 89 Israel Pemberton applied in Behalf of Thomas Gilpin & Wife for a Certificate for them to Concord Monthly Meeting. Samuel Preston apply ’d in Behalf of Thomas Barnes & Wife for a Certificate to Neshaminy or the Falls Monthly Meeting. 30th. of Eighth Month 1730. ... A testimony against Thomas Broadgate was read. Samuel Powell So Sarah Roberts declared their Intentions of Marriage, the young Woman’s Parents being present were consenting. Application being made in behalf of Cadwallader Evan for a Certificate to Chester Monthly Meeting, William Hudson and Solomon Cresson are appointed to enquire into his Clearness respecting Marriage and pre¬ pare one. Abraham Clibbourn [applied] for a Certificate to Friends in Dublin. 87th. of Ninth Month 1730. Application made for a Certificate for John Alment & Wife to Friends at their Monthly Meeting at Ballycaine in Ireland, also one for Mark Eve, Jun ’r to the same place. Isaac Norris moved in behalf of his son Charles Norris for a Certificate to Friends in Barbados. 35th. of Tenth Month 1730. John Sparrow Produced a Certificate from the two weeks Meeting in London dated the 17th. Sixth Month 1730. 39th. of Eleventh Month 1730. Anthony Morris Jun’r and Sarah Powell, appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriageÿ their Barents being present were Consenting. Edward Cathrall & Rachel Harron appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage. Joshua Fielding Produced to -this Meeting a Certificate from the Two week’s Meeting of Friends in London dated the 28th. Seventh Month 1730. 36th. of Twelfth Month 1730. Application on behalf of Joseph Shute was made for a Certificate for him to South Carolina with respect to his clearness in marriage. ... 36th. of First Month 1731. persists in his refusal] Thomas Hatton & Wife . . from Ireland . of producing their Certificates, this Meeting therefore canot Esteem them to be Members. . . . Caleb Ransted & Rachell Pratt appeared a second time & declared their Intentions of Marriage. John Kensey produced a Certificate for him -and his Wife from Woodbridgo dated the 21st Eleventh Month 1730. Henry Frankland, . . . from Great Brittain produced A Certificate . from a Monthly Meeting held in York 5th. fourth Month 1730 . .. .. 90 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. John Cadwallader applied in behalf of Aubrey Roberts for a Certificate for him to Goshen Monthly Meeting. Isaac Piller applied for a Certificate to Wrightstown Monthly Meeting. 30th. Second Month 1731. A Certificate for Cadwallader Foulk and Mary his Wife from Gwyned Monthly Meeting, dated 30th first Month 1731 was road. Joseph England and Sarah his Wife sent in a paper Condemning the unhappy Discord that had happened between them. Robert Jordan and Mary Hill declared their Intentions of Marriage; he produced a Certificate . . from a Quarterly Meeting dated in the Isle of Wight County Virginia the 7th twelfth Month 1730. Hannah Lewis & Mary Lecolie Daughters of Adam Lewis had been dealt with. . . John Dilwin produced to this Meeting his Certificate from Horsleydown (London) Monthly Meeting dated 6th Eleventh Month 1730. Application was made in behalf of Daniel Stanton for a Certificate to Friends in Rhode Island, he designing there on business. . . 38th. Third Month 1731. The Friends appointed to acquaint Adam Lewis & his Wife with the Advice of this Meeting respecting their Children Report they delivered them a Copy of the Minute, and they promise to Comply therewith. 25th. Fourth Month 1731. Jeremiah Elfrith & Letitia Richardson appeared a Second time & declared their Intentions of Marriage. Edward Banester produced to this Meeting a Certificate in his behalf from a Monthly Meeting at South Kingston in the Colony of Rhode Island. 30th. Fifth Month 1731. The Friends appointed to make Enquiry concerning Ann the Daughter of George Harmer are Continued. The Friends appointed to draw up Testimonys against Elizabeth Polgreen, Mary Tongue and Sarah Key are continued. Armiger & Thomas Trotter produced a Certificate from a Monthly Meeting at Checabuck, Virginia, . . and they designing back for Vir¬ ginia, requested a few lines from this Meeting. . William Sandwith produced two Certificates, one from the Monthly Meeting held at Coledine in Ireland, dated the 8th first Month 1730, tho other from the Mens Meeting held in Dublin the 24: first Month 1730. William Sandwith & Sarah Jervis declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage being the first time, her Parents being present were Consenting. John Jones & Rebecca Head declared their Intentions of Marriage, . the Young Man produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meet¬ ing, and the Young Womans Barents being present were Consenting. . .. ... . . Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 91 James Parrot Jun’r and Priscilla Coates declared their Intentions of Marriage, it being the first time, . . their Parents being present are Consenting. . . . Hannah Bickley was married to John Fordham a Person not of . our Society. Paul Johnson being on a Religious Visit to these parts, produced a Certificate from the Mens Meeting in Dublin dated the 6th Second Month 1731. Nathaniel Jenkins being come from Great Brittain with his Wife &c. to settle here, produced a Certificate in their behalf from the Mens Meeting at Bristol. John Staines produced a Certificate from the two Weeks Meeting in London, dated the first of First Month 1731. Thomas Clarke applied for a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meet¬ ing, he intending to marry a Friend within the Verge of that Meeting. . .. 27 th. Sixth Month 1731. . . . Mary Tongue, late Mary Bickley of this City, hath contrary to our known Discipline married from amongst us one John Tongue. hath con¬ Whereas Sarah Williams, late Sarah Keys of this city, trary to our known Discipline married from amongst us to one William Williams. . . . George Wilson & Mary Rakestraw declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, being the first time. Obadiah Eldredge & Phebe Guest declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, she produced a paper from her Parents shewing their Consent. Application made in behalf of Richard Robinson for a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting he being removed there to live. Bridget Buby sent in a paper Condemning her Disorderly Procedure in Marriage. Sarah Owen & Hannah Hudson report they have dealt with Sarah Williams late Sarah Radley. ... ... ... ... 24th. Seventh Month 1731. .. Ann Fisher, a daughter of George & Honour Harmer of this city, . we testify against the said with John Fisher, her present husband, Ann Fisher. . . Obadiah Eldridge & Phebe Guest appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage, he produced a Paper signed by his Father signifying his Consent. Samuel Dickenson & Mary Cadwallader declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the first time, he produced a Certificate from Tredhaven Monthly Meeting in Maryland, dated the 27th third Month 1731, and the Young Womans Parents being present were Consenting. Samuel Emblin & Rachel Hudson who declared their Intentions of Marriage, it being the first time. William Warner and Mary Wit-ton declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, . William produced a paper signed by his Mother signifying . . . ... 92 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. her Consent and the Young Womans Father being present declared his Assent. Application being made on behalf of John Day for a Certificate to Nottingham Monthly Meeting where he is gone to live. Joseph Noble & Thomas Oldman are appointed to make the needful Enquiry and pre¬ pare one. 29th. Eighth Month 1731. Bobert Jordan being returned from Maryland delivered into this Meeting the Certificate he had with him. The Friends appointed to prepare a Certificate for Simon Edgle, re¬ port he don’t proceed his intended journey. Joyce Marriott, who for sometime appeared in publick Testimony amongst us, might be admitted to sit in the Meeting of Ministers & Elders, the Meeting consents thereto. 26th. Ninth Month 1731. Stephen Peyton produced his Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Dudley in the County of Worcester dated the 19th. fifth Month 1731. Application made in behalf of Cadwallader Evans & his Wife for a Certificate to Chester Monthly Meeting. Edward Bannester applied for a Certificate to Haverford Monthly Meeting. Application was made in behalf of Thomas Cadwallader for a Certi¬ ficate to Friends in Eonaon, John Bringhurst & Samuel Powell are appointed to enquire concerning his clearness respecting Marriage and prepare one. 31st. Tenth Month 1731. Mary Bevan has . . . married a Person not in Fellowship with us. . . . John Hart, Jun’r., applied for a Certificate to Darby Monthly Meet¬ ing respecting his Clearness in relation to Marriage, he intending to Marry a Friend belonging to that Meeting. . . . Application being made in behalf of George Franks & his Wife for a Certificate to North Wales Monthly Meeting, Jonathan Cockshaw & Jacob Duberry are appointed to prepare one. John Jones is desired to provide two Cord of Wood for Catherine Borden & Mary Davis. Anthony Furnis & his Wife sent in a Paper acknowledging their out¬ going in Marriage. . . . 28th. Eleventh Month 1731/2. [No entries.] 25th. Twelfth Month 1731/2. The Friends appointed on the Complaint of John Key against Nathaniel Poole, report the Parties themselves are like to accommodate the matter in Controversy. A Certificate for Edmond Lewis from the Monthly Meeting of Friends on the main in the Government of New York was read. Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 93 Abel Preston & bis Wife sent in a Paper condemning their Disorderly Procedure in Marriage, and desire to be reconciled to Friends. Daniel Evans applied for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting in relation to Marriage. Slst. First Month 17SS. Joseph Cloud and Hannah Balding appeared a second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage, and he produced a Certificate from Concord Monthly Meeting, also his Parents Consent in writing, and the Friends appointed to Enquire if Provision were made for her Children, report, that was done. Ann Rakestraw Wife of William Rakestraw sent in a Paper Condemn¬ ing her disorderly procedure in marriage. Susannah Forrester sent in a Paper condemning her outgoing in Marriage. S8th. Second Month 17SS. The Friends who were appointed to make Enquiry what Effects there is to be found belonging to the Estate of Thomas Duckett . . . Report they are not certain of any, but about £30. in Grace Lloyd’s hands, for which . . . there was application made in behalf of Benjamin Tomlin¬ son ’s wife. Joseph Mather applied for a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, Hugh Durborrow & John Cadwallader are appointed to enquire into his clearness in regard to marriage and prepare one. William Miller and Ann Emblem declared their Intentions of Marriage, being the first time, and he belonging to New Garden Monthly Meeting produced a Certificate from thence dated the 25th Seventh Month 1731 . . . her Mother being present declared her Consent. ... S6th. Third Month 17SS. . . Mary Crapp who was late Mary Flower of this city . hath contrary to our known Discipline married from amongst us to one John Crapp. . . John Jones reports he supplied Adam Lewis with the necessarys or¬ dered for him at the last meeting. Samuel Powell applied in behalf of William Lawrence for a Certificate to Flushing Monthly Meeting. Samuel Powell and Peter Stretch are appointed to enquire into his Clearness in relation to Marriage & pre¬ . .. . pare one. Anthony Morris applied in behalf of his son John for a Certificate to Gwinand Monthly Meeting, John Bringhurst & John Warder are ap¬ pointed to inquire into his clearness in regard to Marriage and pre¬ pare one. Some Friends from the Womens Meeting acquainted this meeting that application was made . for a certificate for Mary Steele to Duck Creek Monthly Meeting. They are informed that she hath received the addresses of a Person with purpose of Marriage that is not of our Society therefore they had not got a Certificate prepared. . .. ... .. 94 Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. 30th. Fourth Month 1732. William Cooper and Mary Rawle declared their Intentions of Mar¬ riage, it being the second time ; he produced a Certificate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, dated the 12th of this present month, and her Mother being present is Consenting. A letter to this Meeting from Mary Hilliard, who was late Mary Steele, respecting her outgoing in Marriage was read. ... £8th. Fifth Month 1732. Joseph Stretch & Lydia Knight appeared a Second time and declared their Intentions of Marriage, his Parents & her Grandmother being pres¬ ent are Consenting. Benjamin Lay produced a Certificate for himself and Wife from Colchester Monthly Meeting dated the 4th twelfth Month 1731. William Hudson & Isaac Norris produced to this Meeting a Codoeil to William Forrests Will, by which he invests in them, for the use of this Monthly Meeting, Two Lotts and Tenements fronting Chestnut & Fourth Streets in Philadelphia, after his Widow's Death, and she being now dead, this Meeting appoints Samuel Powell together with the aforesaid Friends to take care of the premises . . . . . . Samuel Powell, Oordwainer & George Coates, Sadler, have been dealt with. 26th. Sixth Month 1732. Our Friend and Proprietor Thomas Penn produced to this Meeting a Certificate from the two weeks meeting in London dated the 8th s third Month 1732 which was read. Edward Wallbank produced a Certificate for himself and wife from Bull & Mouth Monthly Meeting London dated the 12th Second Month 1732, which was read. John Idon produced to this Meeting a Certificate for himself & Wife irom Chester Monthly Meeting dated at Providence the 31st. fifth Month 1732. Jacob Duberry applied in behalf of his Sons Jacob & John Duberry for Certificates to Abington Monthly Meeting. Mungo Bewley, who is on a religious Visit to these parts from Ire¬ land produced Certificates. Samuel Stephens from Ireland on a religious Visit to these parts, likewise produced a Certificate from Lambs Town Monthly Meeting dated the 28th. third Month 1732. Alice Alderson from Great Brittain on a religious Visit to these parts sent into this Meeting her Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Sedburgh held at Brigflatts in Yorkshire. . Margaret Ooupland from Breat Brittain on a religious visit to these parts, sent to this meeting her Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Kendall. ... . . ... (To he continued,.) j % ;;