Francis SMITH
Abt 1637 - Abt 1710 (~ 73 years)1. Francis SMITH was born about 1637 in Probably Wiltshire, England; died about 1710 in Kennett, PA. Notes:
Maybe?? IGI at http://www.familysearch.com the LDS site
Francisse SMYTH
Sex: M
Event(s):
Christening: 25 Nov 1641 Saint Mary, Wilton By Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Parents:
Father: Thom. SMYTH
Mother: Mary
Source Information:
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type
C073321 1626-1812 NONE NONE
Sheet:Francis married Anne before 1659. Anne was buried on 13 Jul 1704 in St Paul's PE Church, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Francis SMITH was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; died after 1719 in Knowlewood, Maryland, USA.
- 3. Ann SMITH was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; died before 21 Nov 1726 in Pennsylvania, USA.
- 4. Alice SMITH was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; died about 1732 in Christiana Hundred, DE.
- 5. Sarah SMITH was born in in Most likely Wiltshire, England; was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; and died.
- 6. Jane SMITH was born in in Most likely Wiltshire, England; died on 26 Apr 1710.
Generation: 2
2. Francis SMITH (1.Francis1) was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; died after 1719 in Knowlewood, Maryland, USA. Notes:
LDS IGI: Chirton, Wiltshire Parish Register
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type
C044111 1579-1682 6026091 Film 0933398 Film
Sheet3. Ann SMITH (1.Francis1) was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; died before 21 Nov 1726 in Pennsylvania, USA. Notes:
LDS IGI: Chirton, Wiltshire Parish Register
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. TypeAnn married Robert EYRE after 1 Aug 1684 in Pennsylvania. Robert was born between 30 Jan 1648 and 30 Jan 1649 in Possibly Wiltshire, England; died between 21 Jan 1707 and 21 Jan 1708 in Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Francis EYRE was born about 1685; died after 1732.
- 8. Robert EYRE was born about 1686; died between 1729 and 1732 in New Castle, Delaware.
- 9. Ann EYRE
- 10. Jane EYRE was born about 1692 in Bethel Twp, PA; died between 1717 and 1720.
- 11. William EYRE was born on 5 Dec 1698 in Bethel Twp, Pennsylvania; died between 1763 and 1764.
4. Alice SMITH (1.Francis1) was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; died about 1732 in Christiana Hundred, DE. Notes:
LDS: Baptism
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type
C044111 1579-1682 6026091 Film 0933398 Film
Sheet:Family/Spouse: William VANDEVERE. William was born about 1656 in New Castle Cnty, Delaware; died in 1718 in Brandywine Ferry, Delaware; was buried on 11 Oct 1718. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Alice married Samuel KIRK after 26 Aug 1769 in Holy Trinity, Wilmington, DE. Samuel was born about 1689; died after 26 Aug 1769. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Sarah SMITH (1.Francis1) was born in in Most likely Wiltshire, England; was christened in in Possibly Chirton, Wiltshire; and died. Notes:
LDS: Baptism: to Francisse and Anne SMITH
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type
C044111 1579-1682 6026091 Film 0933398 Film
Sheet:Sarah married Henry PEARCE after 1692 in Pennsylvania. Henry was born about 1673 in Calne, Wiltshire; died in 1744 in Chester cnty, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Catherine PEIRCE
- 13. Henry PEIRCE, II was born about 1698; died in 1756.
- 14. Ann PEIRCE
- 15. Sarah PEIRCE was born about 1702; died after Mar 1742/43.
- 16. James PEIRCE
- 17. JoanJeanJane PEIRCE
- 18. Elizabeth PEIRCE
6. Jane SMITH (1.Francis1) was born in in Most likely Wiltshire, England; died on 26 Apr 1710.
Generation: 3
7. Francis EYRE (3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1685; died after 1732. Notes:
EYRE HISTORY.
8. Robert EYRE (3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1686; died between 1729 and 1732 in New Castle, Delaware. Notes:
Robert[2] EYRE d: between 23 Mar 1729/30 [New Castle cnty Deed J-1:92-93] and 30 Oct 1732 [New Castle cnty Deed M-1:335] in New Castle cnty, DE. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth.
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Robert EYERS2 requests (by David HERMAN) the Grant of a small parcell of Land near Pecquea. He is a Cooper. 2-14-1725.
Penn. Arc, Series 2, Vol. 19, page 729
Book of Property, Min. Book 8
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SECONDARY: Abstracts of Chester County Pennsylvania Land Records, Vol 1, 1681-1730 by Carol Bryant,
p.142
Release. On 12 May 1710. The Subscriber hereby impowers Jasper YEATES, Esq. & Alice wife of William VANDEVERE, executors of my father's last will, to dispense with the said land at Brandywine &
resign all my interest in the land specified in the will. Signed Francis SMITH. Delivered in the presence of Robert EYRE & Jacob VANDEVERE. Recorded 03 Dec 1711 (C3:226)
p.228
"Mortgage. On 24 Sep 1728 Edward BEZER of Bethel, gentleman, & Margaret his wife, to John HOPTON of Bethel, yeoman. Edward BEZER for L50 grants to John HOPTON a tract in Bethel bounded by land
of William EYERS, land of Edward BEZER, Edward PENNOCK, of the late Francis MECHUM, of the late Walter MARTIN & Charles DINGEE & William EYRES, containing 121 acres, which was granted to Edward
BEZER by deed dated 15 Feb 1726 by Robert EYRE & Elizabeth his wife, & William EYRE and Mary his wife. Provided that Edward BEZER shall pay John HOPTON the L50 & interest. Signed Edward BEZER &
Margaret BEZER. Delivered in the presence of John TAYLOR & Mary TAYLOR. Recorded 04 Oct 1728. (D4:396).Family/Spouse: Elizabeth E. Elizabeth died after 1732. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Ann EYRE (3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) 10. Jane EYRE (3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1692 in Bethel Twp, PA; died between 1717 and 1720. Jane married Baldwin JOHNSON on 25 Oct 1716 in Immanuel Church, DE. Baldwin was born in in Laycock, Wiltshire; died before 26 Mar 1721 in Appoquiniminck, Delaware, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Mary JOHNSON
- 20. Edward JOHNSON was born before 1720; died before 1740 in o issue.
Family/Spouse: William DYER. William was born about 1665 in Boston, MA; died after 29 Sep 1714 in New Castle, DE; was buried between 1714 and 1716. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Nathaniel DYER
- 22. William DYER
11. William EYRE (3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born on 5 Dec 1698 in Bethel Twp, Pennsylvania; died between 1763 and 1764. Other Events:
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
From: FREDVAIL@aol.com [11 Oct 1998
Will written 24 Aug 1763, probated 06 Apr 1764; one of his daughters (Ann??) married Joseph Askew
American Families, pg.2677: William Eyre, of Bethel Twp, b: 05 Dec 1698; md:Mary, daughter of Lewis David, and granddaughter of Lewis David of Llandewi Velfre Pembrokeshire Wales; head of the
5th Co of the Welsh Tract in PA, and d: 1736 leaving a son, Isaac Eyre of Chester, PA, Justice of Middletown twp 1798.
Will provides for wife, Mary. To son, Lewis, plantation purchased of Joseph Wood in Upper Chichester containing about 45 aces, also 100 pounds. To son, William, plantation where I now live in
Bethel containing about 200 acres. To son, Robert, plantation in Chichester purchased of John Fairlamb, Esq., containing 100 acres. To son, John messuage and lot of ground in Boro of Chester
purchased of John Fairlamb, Esq., also 20 pounds. To daughter, Jane, wife of Robert Wilson, 10 pounds. To son, Isaac, 200 pounds. To daughter, Ann Eyre, 100 pounds. To son-in-law, Joseph Askew,
5 shillings. To grandchildren, viz., John, William and Parker Askew, 5 pounds each at 21. Executors: Wife, Mary, and sons, Lewis and William. Witnesses: Adam Clayton, Joseph Buffington, John
Power.Family/Spouse: Mary DAVID. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Lewis EYRE was born about 1726; died before 16 Dec 1771 in Unmarried.
- 24. William EYRE was born about 1729; died on 18 Nov 1814 in Unmarried.
- 25. Rebecca EYRE
- 26. John EYRE was born about 1736; died on 4 Jun 1812 in Upper Chichester, PA.
- 27. Jane EYRE
- 28. Isaac EYRE was born in 1740; died on 23 Oct 1825 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
- 29. Ann EYRE was born about 1739; died on 3 Dec 1812 in Unmarried.
- 30. Robert EYRE was born about 1742 in Bethel Twp, PA; died on 20 Jun 1823 in Harrison cnty, OH; was buried in West Grove.
12. Catherine PEIRCE (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: Edward MILLSON. Edward died before 24 Jan 1731/32. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. John MILLSON
- 32. Mary MILLSON
- 33. Thomas MILLSON
Family/Spouse: Benjamin CULLIVER. Benjamin died before 17 Jul 1749. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Henry PEIRCE, II (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1698; died in 1756. Notes:
EARLY CHURCH RECORDS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Vol 1. by John Pitts Launey & F Edward Wright
p.250 St Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church:Chester
Marriages
Henry PIERCE and Sarah HUNTER m: 24 Apr 1729. (This would be Henry[2] PEIRCE - jka)Henry married Sarah HUNTER on 24 Apr 1729 in St Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church: Chester, PA. Sarah died about 1776. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Henry PEIRCE, III was born about 1730; died in 1769.
- 35. Rachel PEIRCE
- 36. William PEIRCE was born about 1734; died in 1813 in Concord, PA.
- 37. John PEIRCE was born about 1736; died after 20 Mar 1827 in Concord, PA.
- 38. Hannah PEIRCE
14. Ann PEIRCE (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: Tyly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Sarah PEIRCE (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1702; died after Mar 1742/43. Notes:
Richard REINHOLD
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Sara PIERCE
Marriage: 5 Jun 1729 Holy Trinity Or (old Swedes) Church, Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
Source Information:
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type Sheet:
M505861 1713-1799 0908217 IT 1 Film 0883757 FilmSarah married Richard REYNOLDS on 5 Jun 1729 in Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, DE. Richard was born about 1700; died after Mar 1742/43. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. James PEIRCE (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) 17. JoanJeanJane PEIRCE (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: Richard HOE. Richard died between 1732 and 1743 in Probably d: bef 1743. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Anna HOE
18. Elizabeth PEIRCE (5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: John HALL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
19. Mary JOHNSON (10.Jane3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: Thomas HOPKINSON. Thomas was born on 6 Apr 1709 in London; died on 5 Nov 1751. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Francis HOPKINSON
- 41. Ann HOPKINSON
20. Edward JOHNSON (10.Jane3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born before 1720; died before 1740 in o issue. Notes:
New Castle Co. Land Records - 1738-1743. Carol J. Garrett, 2002, DelMarVa Roots, Lewes, DE
Died:
w21. Nathaniel DYER (10.Jane3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) 22. William DYER (10.Jane3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) 23. Lewis EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1726; died before 16 Dec 1771 in Unmarried. Notes:
1765 Chester Archives
Eyrs, Lewis Bethel Freeman24. William EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1729; died on 18 Nov 1814 in Unmarried. Other Events:
- Occupation: Cooper
Notes:
Abstracts of Chester Cnty, PA Land Records, Vol 3, 1745-1753, Carol Bryant, 1997, FamilyLine Publications (now WillowBend Books), Westminster, MD
p. 175
Mortgage. On 12 Aug 1752 Samuel REYNOLDS of Chichester, joyner, to William EYRE of Bethell, cooper. Samuel REYNOLDS for25. Rebecca EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: Joseph ASKEW. Joseph was born about 1725; died before 17 Oct 1803 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. John ASKEW
- 43. William ASKEW was born about 1753 in Chester cnty, Pennsylvania; died about 1827 in Belmont cnty, OH.
- 44. Parker ASKEW was born about 1756; died after 1850.
26. John EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1736; died on 4 Jun 1812 in Upper Chichester, PA. Other Events:
- Death: 4 Jun 1812, Upper Chichester, PA
Notes:
Early Church Records of Delaware Cnty, PA, Vol II by Henry C Peden Jr & John Pitts Launey, p.200.
John EYRE and Isabella CAMPBELL of Chicheser md: 29th of 4th mo 1799. John EYRE d: 4th of 6th mo 1812. Isabella md: 2nd Robert INNIS.
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Delaware cnty, PA Will # 364
EYRE, John. Upper Chichester
20 Oct 1811 - 12 Jun 1812
To wife Isabella home and property conveyed by Caleb EYRE, etc. Daughter Maryann, heirship to all real estate if she survives her mother, otherwise to heirs of wife, Isabella.
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History of Chester county, PA; under Sharpless a reference to a Rebecca Sharpless who married John Eyre.Married 1st in Chester Meeting 13 Dec 1759
Prominent member of Chichester Meeting of which he was appointed an Elder in 1776.
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1904 Descendant chart by W B Broomall of Chester, PA credits John EYRE & Rebecca SHARPLESS w/a dtr, Jane EYRE, and credits Jane as having md:George Palmer. John Hill Martin in his Chester (and
its vicinity) Delaware County In Pennsylvania 1877, p.59 credits John EYRE & Rebecca SHARPLES w/children:William b:1763, Caleb b:1767, Sarah b:1772, Rebecca b:1778, and Beulah b:1806 a twin
sister. Martin makes no mention of a Jane born to John and Rebecca. Could Sarah who md: George Palmer be Sarah Jane EYRE? Who was Beulah a twin to? Did Beulah's twin die at birth or shortly
thereafter?
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ABSTRACTS OF CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA LAND RECORDS, Vol 4, 1753-1758 by Carol Bryant, 1998, FamilyLine Publications (now WillowBend Books)
pp.10-11
Deed. On 14 Aug 1753 Benjamn MADDOCK of Springfield, cordwainer, & Elizabeth his wife to John GALBREATH of Springfield, shopkeeper. Benjamin MADDOCK & Elizabeth his wife forJohn married Rebecca SHARPLESS on 13 Dec 1759. Rebecca was born on 22 Oct 1740; died on 3 Feb 1796. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. William EYRE was born on 22 Feb 1763; died about 1782.
- 46. Caleb EYRE was born on 7 Sep 1767; died on 11 Jun 1805 in Unmarried.
- 47. Sarah EYRE was born on 19 Apr 1772; died on 10 Aug 1861 in Childless.
- 48. Jane EYRE
- 49. Beulah EYRE was born on 13 Nov 1778; died on 26 Apr 1861 in Upper Chichester twp, PA.
- 50. Rebecca EYRE was born on 13 Nov 1778; died on 30 Sep 1826 in Unmarried, Aston, PA.
John married Isabella CAMPBELL on 29 Apr 1799 in Chester Meeting, Pennsylvania. Isabella died on 17 Dec 1841 in Fumes of a coal fire in bedroom, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Mary Ann EYRE was born on 29 Jan 1800 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania; died on 6 May 1884.
27. Jane EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) Family/Spouse: Robert WILSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Isaac EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born in 1740; died on 23 Oct 1825 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Notes:
American Families, p.2677: Isaac Eyre of Chester, PA, Justice of Middletown twp 1798, served in Rev War under Capt George McCully; b:1740, md: 1st 26 Jun Ann, dtr of Jonas Preston (descended
from Charles Plumley, of Wells, Somerset, emigrated 1682) and d:23 Oct 1825. His son, Jonas Eyre of Chester, b:38 Apr 1767 ...
Because of his Revolutionary War participation Isaac lost his membership amongst the Friends in 1774 but in 1783 he made an acknowledgement to the membership and again became a member. His
second marriage was before a magistrate and he again lost his membership in the Society of Friends.Isaac married Ann PRESTON on 26 Jun 1766 in The Chester Meeting, PA. Ann was born on 15 Dec 1745; died on 3 Dec 1812. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. EYRE
- 53. Jonas EYRE was born on 28 Apr 1767; died on 21 Mar 1836 in Chester, PA; was buried in Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
- 54. Lewis EYRE
- 55. William EYRE was born on 22 Mar 1771; died on 29 May 1859.
- 56. Preston EYRE was born on 17 Feb 1774 in PA; died on 18 Apr 1859 in Dubuque, IA.
- 57. Mary EYRE was born on 17 Feb 1774; died on 3 Feb 1870.
- 58. Isaac EYRE was born on 19 Apr 1778; died on 26 Jan 1843.
Isaac married Abigail DICKS after 1812 in Out of Unity. Abigail was born in 1759; died on 23 May 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 59. James EYRE
- 60. Sarah EYRE
- 61. Ann EYRE
- 62. Jane EYRE
- 63. Elizabeth EYRE
- 64. Abigail EYRE was born on 23 Apr 1802; died on 23 Oct 1877.
29. Ann EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1739; died on 3 Dec 1812 in Unmarried. 30. Robert EYRE (11.William3, 3.Ann2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1742 in Bethel Twp, PA; died on 20 Jun 1823 in Harrison cnty, OH; was buried in West Grove. Notes:
Robert EYRE
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Anne PREIS
Marriage: 23 Dec 1764 Holy Trinity Or (old Swedes) Church, Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
Source Information:
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type Sheet:
M505861 1713-1799 0908217 IT 1 Film 0883757 FilmRobert married Ann PRICE on 23 Dec 1764 in Old Swedes, Delaware. Ann was born about 1744 in PA; died on 7 Feb 1817 in Harrison cnty, OH; was buried in West Grove. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. John EYRE was born on 4 Jun 1765 in PA; died on 16 Dec 1803 in Paxton twp, Ohio.
- 66. Hannah EYRE was born about 1767; died before 1829 in Harrison cnty, OH.
- 67. Robert EYRE was born about 1769; died before 1828 in Harrison cnty, OH.
- 68. Adam EYRE was born about 1771 in New Castle cnty, DE? Bethel twp, PA; died about 1849 in Harrison cnty, OH; was buried in West Grove Quaker Cemetery.
- 69. Mary EYRE
- 70. Samuel EYRE was born before 1775; died in in Never Married.
- 71. William EYRE
31. John MILLSON (12.Catherine3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) 32. Mary MILLSON (12.Catherine3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) 33. Thomas MILLSON (12.Catherine3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) 34. Henry PEIRCE, III (13.Henry3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1730; died in 1769. Notes:
WILLS OF CHESTER CNTY, PA 1766-1778 by F Edward Wright, 1995, reprint 1999 by WillowBend Books
p.33
PEIRCE, Henry. Concord.
21 Jan 1769. 16 Dec 1679.
Provides for wife Mary. To son Henry all my tract of land in Concord at 21 paying to his brother, William,Family/Spouse: MARY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 72. Henry PIERCE, IV was born after 1754; died in 1801.
- 73. William PEIRCE
35. Rachel PEIRCE (13.Henry3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) 36. William PEIRCE (13.Henry3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1734; died in 1813 in Concord, PA. 37. John PEIRCE (13.Henry3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1736; died after 20 Mar 1827 in Concord, PA. Notes:
PEIRCE, JOHN, Concord Twp.
June 11, 1795 - April 27, 1796.
Son John the home plantation also that formerly John WALTER'S, also
gold watch, silver spurs &c., plantation subject to 2/5 interest to
daughter Mary wife of John JAMES, yearly during life, she to have use
of plantation purchased of Ezekiel LEONARD and also that formerly
Israel PYLE'S purchased of Sheriff GARDNER, also house and land farmed
by her husband, old house rented to James CROSLEY and fence timber from
near Joseph PENNALLS triangular field. To sons of Mary, namely John and
Joseph plantation on the Delaware purchased of David BEVEN subject to
payment ofFamily/Spouse: MARGRET. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 74. Sarah PEARCE
- 75. John PEARCE
- 76. Henry PEARCE
38. Hannah PEIRCE (13.Henry3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1) 39. Anna HOE (17.JoanJeanJane3, 5.Sarah2, 1.Francis1)