FROM RECORDS OF GOSHEN MONTHLY MEETING. (extracted by Gilbert Cope) David Ashbridge, complained of by Newtown Meeting 11-10-1775, for joining in the military association and signing their articles. 2-9-1776: Declines meeting with those who have taken up arms, Disowned 7-3-1776. Joshua Malin, complained of by Goshen 8-8-1776, for enlisting and going with the soldiers. Disowned …
FROM RECORDS OF CONCORD MONTHLY MEETING. (extracted by Gilbert Cope) George Gilpin, complained of by Concord Meeting 7-5-1775, for removing without a certificate and taking up arms. Disowned 10-4-1775. (He was afterward Colonel of the Fairfax militia, Va.) Charles Dilworth. of Birmingham Meeting, makes acknowledgment. 10-4-1775, tor being concerned in military actions. Isaac Gilpin, complained …
FROM RECORDS OF BRADFORD MONTHLY MEETING. (extracted by Gilbert Cope) Joshua Buffington complained of by Bradford Meeting, 5-17-1776, for entering into military exercise. 6-14-1776, hath declined the practice but offers no satisfaction. Disowned 7-12-1776. Samuel Clark complained of by Bradford, 5-17-1776, for signing an association agreement for military exercise and acting for some time therein. …
Listings by Business Type Bakers ATGLEN – Hogg, R.J. BERWYN – Hoffman, Harry BIRHRUNVILLE – Pehlert, G. Emil CHATHAM – Galloway, Geo. H. COATESVILLE – Bantel, August; Breuninger, Herman G.; Burza, L.; Jaffe, Louis; Schrack, J. Walter; Wagner Baking Co.; Wagner, Philip H.; Zipse, Carl COLLAMER – McCrery, W.W. DOWNINGTOWN – Barrett, W.M.; Ciarlone, Geo.; …
Merchants Listed London Britian (their misspelling as written, though it was spelled right on the larger title) Burns J. D., Farmer, Blacksmith and Commission Merchant Carlile T., Farmer and Dairyman, Strickerville P.O. Chambers D. M., late Merchant in Phila. “ Corlies S. F., Landsown Farm and No 1717 Arch st. Phila. Fisher H. C., Supt. …
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East Coventry Township Baugh Jno., Farmer, Dairyman and Grazier, formerly Back Director at Pottstown, Seltzer’s Store P.O. Brower Ic U., Farmer and Teacher, Seltzer’s Store P.O. Brownback Jesse, Retired Farmer, Vincent P.O. Brownback Peter, Retired Farmer, Bank Director National Bank of Pottstown, Vincent P.O. Bush Dr. Andw., Farmer and Nurseeryman, formerly Physician and Surgeon, Seltzer’s …
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Because of the rich variety of clay soils found in Chester County, the area became well-known for the variety of its pottery, much of which is highly collectible today. Name Location Time Frame Adams, John H. Brandywine twp. 1796-1802 Ash, Louis I Phoenixville 1901-1903 Ashbaugh, John H. Phoenixville 1902-1903 Austin, Bertha E. Phoenixville 1902-1903 Austin, …
Knowing when and in what location a particular photographer was working can lead to useful information about our ancestors. In most cases, pictures would be taken by a local photographer rather than traveling very far. Anderson, A. A.: West Chester 1860’sBailey, Ann Pennock: Marlborough Twp. 1850’sBarrett, H. G.: West Chester 1890’sBarry, John T.: Oxford 1870-1910’sBattin …
The following are clockmakers who are known to have lived in Chester County at some point during their careers.
Robert Young, the grandson of Ninian Young, one of East Fallowfield’s early settlers, had this Inn built in 1816. For over forty years, Robert oversaw operations at the inn, never having his license denied. Well known as a philanthropist, Robert Young was instrumental in the development of the Youngsburg area. The property was added to …