George Family Papers, 1705-1959
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George Family Papers, 1705-18871705-1959
John M. (John Malin) George (1802-1887)
Biographical History for: George Family Papers, 1705-18871705-1959
BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL The following is a brief history of noteworthy members of the George family, as well as other early Welsh Quakers that settled in America. Richard George, d. 1708 Richard George, his wife Jane, and their family left Wales on board the ship "Salisbury" and arrived in Upland, Pennsylvania, in 1708. They came from [Llangyrig?] in Montgomeryshire Wales. Richard died a few days after landing; the family was dispersed among relatives and friends situated in the area surrounding Blockley Township. Jesse George, 1785-1873 Jesse George, son of Edward George and first cousin of Joseph George, was born in 1785 and also lived in Blockley Township. He received an education in the local school and continued in the farming tradition. He was very active in the Society of Friends in the Blockley area. In his will, he and his sister, Rebecca George, donated to the city of Philadelphia a tract of approximately 80 acres, which became known as George's Hill. He died in 1873. Joseph George, 1773-1845 Joseph George was born in 1773, the eldest son of Amos George and Rebecca Williams, and the first cousin of Jesse George. He studied Mathematics, Reading and Writing in the local school. The death of Amos in 1790 left Joseph to manage the farm and tanyard with his mother. He married Alice Malin, daughter of John Malin and Sophia Dilworth, on September 21, 1801. He died in 1845. John Malin George, 1802-1887 John Malin George was born on October 16, 1802, the son of Joseph George and Alice Malin. He was the eldest of six brothers and sisters; their well-to-do Hicksite family lived on a farm in Overbrook, Blockley Township, Pennsylvania. John M. George received his education in the "common country schools of the neighborhood and beyond Reading, Writing and Arithmetic was limited perhaps to grammar, Geography and Surveying." The George family was particularly devoted to the life of the Quaker meeting. John was an Elder of Radnor Monthly and Merion Preparative Meetings. None of the George children ever married, and John M. George, the sole survivor, died without an heir on February 11, 1887. He was buried at Merion Meeting. Randall Malin, 1728, and family Randall Malin was one of the first settlers in the Upper Providence area of Pennsylvania, emigrating from Great Barrum, Cheshire, England, with his wife Elizabeth. Both had suffered in England for their Quaker beliefs, at one point being charged 20.5 pounds for having prayed aloud with Friends. They settled on 250 acres near Ridley Creek in March 1681. They had two children. Isaac Malin, born in 1681, and another son, Jacob. Elizabeth Malin died in 1687, and Randall then married Mary Hollingsworth, daughter of Valentine Hollingsworth of New Castle, Delaware. With Mary, Randall had two daughters, Hannah and Rachel. He died in 1728. Thomas Ellis, d. 1688 Thomas Ellis was among the First Purchasers in Pennsylvania, owning land in the Mill Creek valley. He was a Quaker minister from Dolserre, Merionethshire, Wales. Arriving in Philadelphia in 1683, he did not establish permanent roots in the valley, but rather engaged in land speculation and participated in the affairs of the colony." He died in 1688, in great debt to the Proprietary. Thomas Ellis married twice, having children Ellis Ellis and Eleanor Ellis with his first wife, and daughter Rachel with his second wife, Ellin. Eleanor Ellis married David Lawrence. (Lewis) David and Eleanor Lawrence were married in Wales. Once in Pennsylvania, they settled in Haverford Township and were said to be "devout and exemplary members of the Society of Friends." Thomas Wynne, d. 1737 Doctor Thomas Wynne emigrated from Flintshire in North Wales, arriving in Pennsylvania with William Penn in 1682 on the ship Welcome. In Wales he had been trained as a cooper and a surgeon, presumably continuing as a physician in Pennsylvania. He suffered for almost six years in prison for his religious testimony and wrote a book in 1677 called The Antiquity of the Quakers, Proved Out of the Scriptures of Truth. Once in Pennsylvania, he served as a Justice of the Peace and later as Speaker for the first Provincial Assembly in Pennsylvania. Wynne eventually sold off most of the land or rights that he had originally purchased. He resided in Philadelphia and was an early member of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends. Involved in many debates about the sale of alcohol, he was considered by some to be an "Ale-Man." Wynne left for England after two years in Pennsylvania, returning to Delaware in 1686. Mary, his daughter, married Dr. Edward Jones in Wales, and settled on a large tract of land in Merion Township, Pennsylvania, with their family. Their son, Jonathon Jones, married Gainor Owens (daughter of Robert Owen) in 1706. Dr. Thomas Wynne died in 1737. They were all among the Welsh immigrants known as the Cymric Friends. Edward Jones Dr. Edward Jones, of Bala, Merionethshire, acted as a trustee with John Thomas for about seventeen families that intended to emigrate from Wales to Pennsylvania. Jones was one of the first to leave, arriving with a small group called the "Merioneth Adventurers" in August 1682 on the Lyon, two months before Penn. He and the group he led settled in present-day Bala Cynwyd, which was to be part of "The Great Welsh Tract." Robert Owen Robert Owen and his wife left Merionethshire, Wales, in 1690 for Pennsylvania and settled in Lower Merion upon arrival. He was chosen as the local representative for the Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania and also served as a Justice of the Peace. He was very active as a Quaker, travelling often while in Wales, and he and his wife were lauded in many memorials as "very serviceable in their places, and very much beloved in their native land,..an ancient couple of distinction." William Edward William Edward, son of Edward ap John of Cynlas in North Wales, arrived in Philadelphia in 1682, prior to William Penn's arrival. In Wales, he had been married to Katherine, daughter of Robert ap Hugh and a Quaker. After her death, he married Jane, daughter of John ap Edward, also a Quaker. He and wife Jane and children from previous marriages came on the ship "Lyon, John Compton Master" and settled in a cave near the Schuylkill River, opposite the present area of Mannyunk). They suffered many hardships in their first season, but received help from Native Americans and neighbors. He later purchased a tract of land in Blockley Township.
SCOPE AND CONTENT The George Family Papers include correspondence (1705-1864), other personal papers (1681-1887), business and financial accounts (1734-1887), and estate papers (1714-1883). Of particular note are the estate accounts of many family members and other individuals for whom John M. and Joseph W. George acted as conveyancers and administrators, including Joseph George (1773- 1846?), Jesse George (b. 1785), James Malin (d. ca 1859), John Malin Jr. (ca. 1778-1868?), and other members of the Malin family, Miller family, Price family and many others who lived in the Blockley area. The personal papers include journals and day books of Edward George and John M. George as well as marriage certificates, removals, and genealogical notes. Business and financial records include farm and dairy accounts, business accounts, property transactions, receipts, etc. of the George, Malin, and other related families. The collection also includes the plan of East Whiteland Friends Burial Ground, miscellaneous records of Radnor Monthly and Merion Preparative Meetings, and Blockley Township records. The family history is significant, as it traces the first two centuries of the history of Welsh Quakers that settled in the "Welsh Tract" of the Lower Merion area.
Quakers - Pennsylvania -- Blockley Township
Quakers -- Social life and customs
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County.
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Radnor Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite: 1827-1951) -- Archives.
Merion Preparative Meeting of Friends (Hicksite: 1827-1951) -- Archives.
Blockley (Pa.: Township) -- History
Pennsylvania -- Quakers
George, Edward, 1743-1846.
Whiteland Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends: Hicksite: 1827-1843)
Plan of East Whiteland Friends Burial Ground, n.d.
Blockley (Pa.: Township). Records, 1752-1826.
George, Joseph W., 1804-1885.
George, Joseph, b.1773.
George, Jesse, 1785-1873.
Malin, James, 1774-1859.
Malin, John, 1787-1868.
George family.
Malin family.
Miller family.
Price family.
series
Ser. 1. Correspondence received, 1705-1864, n.d.
Largely containing news of friends and family.
Thomas Ellwood with John Field
Creation of Thomas Ellwood with John Field
Time of Creation of Thomas Ellwood with John Field
re: marriage between kin.
Edward George from George David (in Welsh)
Creation of Edward George from George David (in Welsh)
Time of Creation of Edward George from George David (in Welsh)
Edward George from Thomas George
"Sister" Jane George from Margaret [Whilding?].
Creation of "Sister" Jane George from Margaret [Whilding?].
Time of Creation of "Sister" Jane George from Margaret [Whilding?].
Creation of Edward George from Thomas George
Time of Creation of Edward George from Thomas George
Mailed to "Richard George and others."
Edward George from Thomas Williams, addressed "Dear Cousin."
Creation of Edward George from Thomas Williams, addressed "Dear Cousin."
Time of Creation of Edward George from Thomas Williams, addressed "Dear Cousin."
Jane George from her "brother and sister Edward Lucas and Elianor Lucas"
Creation of Jane George from her "brother and sister Edward Lucas and Elianor Lucas"
Time of Creation of Jane George from her "brother and sister Edward Lucas and Elianor Lucas"
"Jaine George" from her "friend and nephew" Thomas [?].
Jesse George from Jonathan [?].
Creation of Jesse George from Jonathan [?].
Time of Creation of Jesse George from Jonathan [?].
Jesse George from John David
Creation of Jesse George from John David
Time of Creation of Jesse George from John David
"Cousin Jesse George," signature illegible
Creation of "Cousin Jesse George," signature illegible
Time of Creation of "Cousin Jesse George," signature illegible
David George from Joseph Mather
Creation of David George from Joseph Mather
Time of Creation of David George from Joseph Mather
David George from John Pugh
Creation of David George from John Pugh
Time of Creation of David George from John Pugh
Danniel Burke, addressed "D. Cousin" and signed Richard Smith
Creation of Danniel Burke, addressed "D. Cousin" and signed Richard Smith
Time of Creation of Danniel Burke, addressed "D. Cousin" and signed Richard Smith
from Daniel Burk, Ireland, regarding his son Daniel Burk.
Thomas George from William [Harmon?]
Creation of Thomas George from William [Harmon?]
Time of Creation of Thomas George from William [Harmon?]
Michael Gunkle from James Malin
re: M. Gunkle's estate.
1821, 1837 James Malin from W. H. Dillingham and William Darlington, respectively
re: the settlement of Michael Gunkle's estate.
James Malin from E. S. Burd 1824
Creation of James Malin from E. S. Burd 1824
Time of Creation of James Malin from E. S. Burd 1824
re: the mortgage due Burd from Michael Gunkle's estate
Sophia George from brother John M. and cousin Elizabeth George
Creation of Sophia George from brother John M. and cousin Elizabeth George
Time of Creation of Sophia George from brother John M. and cousin Elizabeth George
Alice George and family from John Malin
Creation of Alice George and family from John Malin
Time of Creation of Alice George and family from John Malin
James Malin from [W. J. Wilson?] of the Chester Valley Rail Road Company
Creation of James Malin from [W. J. Wilson?] of the Chester Valley Rail Road Company
Time of Creation of James Malin from [W. J. Wilson?] of the Chester Valley Rail Road Company
re: James Malin's petition to the Board of Directors for transportation for his lime and coal business.
John M. George from T. Plumby
Creation of John M. George from T. Plumby
Time of Creation of John M. George from T. Plumby
re: a subscription to North American magazine (pulled from 249).
John M. George from Jacob Roberts and Isaac Hall
Creation of John M. George from Jacob Roberts and Isaac Hall
Time of Creation of John M. George from Jacob Roberts and Isaac Hall
re: the car given by Joseph Lear to JMG's uncle.
John M. George from Susan Malin
Creation of John M. George from Susan Malin
Time of Creation of John M. George from Susan Malin
Joseph A. Malin from Joseph F. Hill; Joseph Hill from John M. George
Creation of Joseph A. Malin from Joseph F. Hill; Joseph Hill from John M. George
Time of Creation of Joseph A. Malin from Joseph F. Hill; Joseph Hill from John M. George
from T. Ellwood Zell regarding "Sister Jane"
John M. George from Sarah Lewis
Creation of John M. George from Sarah Lewis
Time of Creation of John M. George from Sarah Lewis
re: genealogy research on the Lewis family.
Rupert & Philips from Joseph W. George (3 letters) and J. W. George from Rupert & Philips (1 letter)
Creation of Rupert & Philips from Joseph W. George (3 letters) and J. W. George from Rupert & Philips (1 letter)
Time of Creation of Rupert & Philips from Joseph W. George (3 letters) and J. W. George from Rupert & Philips (1 letter)
John M. George from Alfred Reed
Creation of John M. George from Alfred Reed
Time of Creation of John M. George from Alfred Reed
John M. George from Rupert & Philips
Creation of John M. George from Rupert & Philips
Time of Creation of John M. George from Rupert & Philips
re: a loan for Jane George.
Joseph W. George from Ellen L. Thomas
Creation of Joseph W. George from Ellen L. Thomas
Time of Creation of Joseph W. George from Ellen L. Thomas
re: Meeting records.
John M. George with M. McFarland
Creation of John M. George with M. McFarland
Time of Creation of John M. George with M. McFarland
re: investment on a mortgage.
Rebecca George from [Thomas?]
Sophia M. George from her sister Jane George (removed from file 239)
from Sophia M. George (removed from 227)
Addressed "My Dear young friends" and signed "Your real Friend," urging education.
Edward and David George, from?, addressed "Dear Cousin."
Illegible letter.
Ser. 2. Estate Accounts, 1714-1883
John M. George and his brother, Joseph W. George, acted as conveyancers and administered estates of family members and other individuals from 1842 to 1881. Other wills and estate papers in this series relate primarily to family members in earlier generations.
Bedward, Jane, Will 1737
Edward, William, Inventory 1714
Gardner, Peter. Will 1784
Garret, Morton. Will 1774
George, Thomas. Will 1739
George, Edward. Will 1747
George, Edward, Inventory 1749
George, Amy (d. ca.1755?), distribution receipt from John George to Richard George, executor 1755
George, Evan. Will 1756
George, Evan, Inventory 1757
George, George (d. ca.1769?), distribution receipt from family members 1769
George, George (d. ca.1769?), Orphan's Court resolution for the distribution of his property 1760
George, George (d. ca.1769?), Administrator's accounts 1763
George, Richard (d. ca.1772?), Inventory will and letter of administration for his estate 1772
George, Elizabeth (d. ca.1778?), Certificate of her rights to the estate of her deceased husband George George 1749
George, Elizabeth (d. ca.1778?), Will and letter of administration for her estate, 1778, 1769
George, David (1738-1797)Will, letter of administration and inventories 1759, 1783
George, Amos (d. 1790), Will and inventories 1790
George, Thomas (1740-1808) Account books 1808-1811
George, Thomas, (1740-1808), various accounts
Creation of George, Thomas, (1740-1808), various accounts
Time of Creation of George, Thomas, (1740-1808), various accounts
Includes: Will (2 copies), 1808; Memorandum of bonds, notes, etc, 1807-1808; administrator's accounts for his estate, 1808-1826; bond certificate from Esther George, 1775-77; sale accounts, n.d., letter of administration for his estate, 1808; account of sales at Vendue, 1811; account of real and personal estate notes, mortgages, etc, for Thomas and Edward George, n.d.; and list of the division of bonds and notes of Thomas George, 1809.
George, Edward. Will 1825
George, Sarah, Administrator's accounts for her estate 1840-49
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Accounts of his estate 1846-49 (see 251)
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Account book for his estate 1849-53
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Account book for his estate 1857-61
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Account book for his estate 1861-67
Also includes recipes for medical treatments for animals, 1861 and n.d.; the deed transfer from Joseph George to Richard George (with map), 1843; and a receipt for medical treatment of his horse, 1867.
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Letter of administration 1847
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Administrator's accounts 1848
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Distribution account for his estate 1854
George, Thomas Letter of administration 1862
George, Alice (d. 1863), Letters of administration and inventory 1864
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca Account of his estate n.d. (see 221)
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, His will 1785
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, Book of distribution accounts for his estate n.d.
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, Addendums and accounts relating to his will, 1871-73
Includes a stock certificate in his name.
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, Newspaper clippings 1873
Includes a memorial of Jesse George and copies of his wills.
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, various estate papers
Creation of George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, various estate papers
Time of Creation of George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, various estate papers
Includes will (copy), 1861; letter of administration, 1873; and administrator's accounts (copy) for her estate, 1874.
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, Book of receipts of the distribution of his will 1873-81
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, Elizabeth George's receipt to Edward George for distribution of Jesse George's will 1791
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca. Will 1785
George, Sophia M. (1813-81), Administrator's accounts for her estate 1881 and n.d.and letter of administration 1881
George, John M. (1802-1887), W. M. Swayne's receipt from his estate 1869
Griffith, Griffith Administrator's accounts 1743-61(see 229)
Gunkle, Michael (d. ca.1816?), various papers
Includes administrator's accounts, 1816-17; Correspondence regarding accounts, signed by James Malin (see 63), 1816 and 1818; Correspondence and accounts relating to the settlement of his estate, addressed to James Malin from William Darlington and W. H. Dillingham, 1837 and 1821 (see 64); Correspondence to James Malin relating to the mortgage due E. S. Burd from Michael Gunkle's estate, 1824 (see 65).
Jones, David, Settlement of his will 1803
Lewis, Enoch, Will 1763
Malin, Randel, Inventory 1793
Malin, Randel, Will 1787, 1793 (respectively)and letter of administration
Malin, John (d. 1800?) Accounts of his estate 1801 (see 259)
Malin, John (d. 1800?), various papers
Includes inventory and letter of administration, 1800; Accounts of his estate, 1803 (see 244); Power of attorney for his estate (see 133)
Malin, Isaac, Inventory 1784
Also includes an anonymous poem on the back page, undated.
Malin, Isaac, Condition of sale for his land 1823
Malin, William, Letter of administration 1824
Malin, James (d. ca. 1859?), Inventory 1859
Includes the inventories of the estates of Sarah Malin, 1860, and Elizabeth Malin, 1867.
Malin, James (d. ca.1859?), Administrator's accounts 1859-60 recorded by John M. George
Includes accounts of the estate of Sarah Malin, 1860, and the distribution of their wills.
Malin, James (d. ca.1859?), Receipts of distribution 1860
Malin, James (d. ca.1859?), various papers
Includes inventory, 1859; will (copy, 1857, and originals, 1843 and 1859); administrator's accounts (copy), 1860; and real estate appraisement of his estate, 1859.
Malin, Sarah (d. ca.1860?) Inventory (see 73), 1860 Administrator's accounts and distribution (see 74)
Includes deliverance of will to Rachel McClain, 1873-83, (see 223)
Malin, Sarah, Administrator's accounts and inventory [1860?]
Malin, Sarah, Letter of administration 1860
Malin, Elizabeth (d. ca.1867?) Inventory 1867(see 73)
Deliverance of will to Mary E. Glasco, 1868-79 (see 223).
Malin, Elizabeth, Will 1865 and 1867
Also including an inventory (copy), 1867, and receipts from distribution, 1868.
Malin, John (Jr., ca.1778-1868?), various papers
Account book, 1867-68; John M. George's hay account, 1859; the deliverance of his will to Rachel McClain, 1869-83; the estate of Susanna Malin, 1868-72; the deliverance of the will of Elizabeth Malin to Rachel McClain, 1868-83; the deliverance of the will of Elizabeth Malin to Mary E. Glasco, 1868-79; the deliverance of the will of Sarah Malin to Rachel McClain, 1873-1883; the account of John Williams as an employee of John M. George, 1867-1874.
Malin, John (Jr., ca.1778-1868?), Account book 1868-69
Malin, John (Jr., ca.1778-1868?), John M. George's receipt from Rachel McClain and W. Townsend for the distribution of the estate of John Malin 1869 and 1874
Malin, John (Jr., ca.1778-1868?), Inventory, will, and letter of administration 1868
Also includes a copy of the 1861 will.
Malin, John (Jr., ca. 1778-1868?), Distribution receipts for his estate 1869
Malin, Susanna (Susan), Will, receipts of distribution, inventory, settlement accounts, and special requests, 1858-74 1860, (see 223)
Includes accounts, 1868-72, including copy of will
Malin, Susanna, Book of accounts with William B. Irvine and Andrew Carty for the sale and removal of limestone from her property in East Whiteland 1871-1873
Malin, Susanna, Account book, 1873-74 and distribution records; titled "Settlement of the estates of James Malin, John Malin and sisters"
Malin family, Accounts of the distribution of the Malin family real estate n.d.
Miller family, Joseph W. George's receipts for the distribution of the wills of Jonathan (1842), Sarah (1844), Elizabeth (1844), and Mary Miller (1846).
Creation of Miller family, Joseph W. George's receipts for the distribution of the wills of Jonathan (1842), Sarah (1844), Elizabeth (1844), and Mary Miller (1846).
Time of Creation of Miller family, Joseph W. George's receipts for the distribution of the wills of Jonathan (1842), Sarah (1844), Elizabeth (1844), and Mary Miller (1846).
Miller family, Joseph George's receipt from William H. Wilson for distribution of Mary Miller's estate 1846
Miller family, Letter of administration and accounts of distribution for the estate of Jonathan Miller 1842
Miller family, Will and letter of administration for the estate of Sarah Miller 1842-43
Owen/Owens, David see: Jane Owen
Owen/Owens, Jane, Copy and probate of her will 1773-1784
Also includes her accounts regarding David Owen's estate, 1769; David Owen's will, 1769; a memorandum by Jesse George regarding the accounts of William and Jane Owen, 1773; and accounts of the distribution of her estate, 1785.
Owen/Owens, Jane, Distribution receipts from her estate 1785
Phillips, John Accounts of his estate 1834 (see 242)
Price, Elizabeth, Will 1734.
Price, Hannah, Receipt of distribution from her will 1797
Price, John (d. 1792) Book of accounts for his estate 1792-1801
Price, John (d. 1792), various papers
Creation of Price, John (d. 1792), various papers
Time of Creation of Price, John (d. 1792), various papers
Includes accounts of the sale of his property, 1799-1801; inventories of his estate, 1792 and 1802; his accounts with [Jehu?] Jones, n.d. and 1788; receipts of distribution, 1794, 1797 and 1800; minutes of the settlement, 1797; bond certificate, 1798; and court order regarding his estate, 1800.
Price, John (d. 1792), Inventory 1792
Price, Joseph, Will 1828, 1796 (respectively)and receipt of distribution
Pugh, John, Deed of property inherited by son Jonathan and Naomi Pugh 1768
Reece, Mary, Accounts 1797 recorded by Thomas George
Reece, Sydney Accounts 1792 (see 229)
Accounts 1793-99 recorded by Thomas George
Reece, William and Mordecai Accounts 1792 (see 229)
Sook, Christian Accounts of his estate 1833(see 242)
Thomas, Morris, Will 1726
Warner, William, Account of the public sale of his estate 1845
Watson, William, Will 1777, 1789and letter of administration for his estate
Williams, Edward, Administrator's accounts [1749-52?]
Williams, Hannah, Will 1803
Anonymous, Will of [torn, including name; child of Lydia Ellis] 1734
Anonymous, Account of anonymous estate 1854
Ser. 3. Personal papers, 1713-1959
Includes various legal and personal documents, genealogical information, textbooks, memo books, medical receipts, etc., concerning the George and related families.
Burk, Edward and Daniel, Removal certificate from Wexford, Ireland 1785
Evans, Mulgrave, Marriage certificate, with Lydia Harry 1753
George, George, Marriage certificate, with Elizabeth Lewis 1730
George, Jane, Marriage certificate, with David Owens 1746
George, David (1738-1797), Release of responsibility to David George for the care and expenses of Isaac Edwards 1774
George, David (1738-1797), Release of responsibility to David George for the care and expenses of William Edwards 1780
George, Amos, Marriage certificate, with Rebecca Williams 1772
George, Ann Note of her marriage to George R. Smith and death (see 252) 1806, 1833
George, Thomas (1740-1808). List of marriage certificates prepared by Thomas George, n.d. (see 230)
George, Thomas (1740-1808) Memo of his death and the death of Hannah Williams, written by Joseph George 1808
George, Thomas (1740-1808) Memorandum Book 1784-1806
Also including Daily Accounts, 1776-1809.
George, Edward, Marriage certificate, with Sarah Williams 1783 (1773-1846?)
Summary of his disownment from Radnor Monthly Meeting, 1828 1mo. 10, (see 216); Medical receipts, see 249; Memo books (mostly brief jottings in his almanacs that relate to family events and the running of his farm).
George, Edward, 1798 American Repository and Annual Register of the U.S.
George, Edward, 1804 American Repository and Annual Register of the U.S.
George, Edward, Pocket Rememberancers, 1813-1820
George, Edward, 1813 The Gentlemen's Annual Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1814 The Gentlemen's Annual Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1815 The Gentlemen's Annual Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1818The Gentlemen's Annual Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1816 Bioren's Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1820 Bioren's Pocket Remembrancer
With memos and notes on the 1817 Elections in Pennsylvania.
George, Edward, Poor Will's Pocker Almanack, 1821-1834
George, Edward, 1821 Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1822 Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1824 Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1830 Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1831Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1832 Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1833Poor Will's Pocket Almanack
George, Edward, 1834Merchant's Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1835 Merchant's Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1836 Merchant's Pocket Remembrancer
George, Edward, 1837 Friends' Pocket Almanac
George, Edward, Mathematics Textbook 1784
George, Edward, Plane Geometry Textbook 1784-86
George, Edward, Mathematics Textbook 1786
George, Edward, The New Trade Directory for Philadelphia 1800
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, George's Hill, book
Creation of George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, George's Hill, book
Time of Creation of George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, George's Hill, book
Presented to Jesse and Rebecca George by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park in 1869 for their dedication of George's Hill to Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
George, Jesse (b. 1785) and Rebecca, Note commemorating Jesse George n.d. (pulled from 237)
George, John M. (1802-1887) Will and codicil (photocopy_ 1886
George, John M. (1802-1887) Portrait sketch n.d.
George, John M. (1802-1887) Mathematics textbook n.d., used as a poetry scrapbook
Including newspaper clippings and original poetry, n.d and his poetry, n.d. (see 215).
George, John M. (1802-1887) Exercise books 1814-1816
3 books, used at Burlington School. Penmanship, surveying, geometry.
George, John M. (1802-1887), Stencils (removed from Day book 239)
George, John M. (1802-1887), News clippings concerning various Supreme Court cases, 1882(see folder 239)
George, John M. (1802-1887), Day book and journal 1820-1828
Journal covers four months in spring of 1828, including a mention of Elias Hicks at Yearly Meeting
George, John M. (1802-1887), pocket almanacs
1832, 1855 and 1862. The latter are Friends' Pocket Almanacs, Philadelphia
George, Joseph W. (1804-1885) Memo books, 1821-1859
George, Joseph W., 1837-39 Diary
George, Joseph W., 1839-1841 Diary.
George, Joseph W., 1841-1843 Diary
George, Joseph W., 1845-1859 Memo and Account book.
George, Joseph W., 1851 DeSilver's Pocket Diary and Almanac.
George, Joseph W., Plane Geometry Textbook, 1821
Also includes an undated poem.
George, Joseph W., Notes for his book on the family history n.d.
George, Sophia M. (1813-1881) and Jane
George, Sophia M. (1813-1881) and Jane, Mathematics textbook n.d.
George, Sophia M. (1813-1881) Album 1832-1845.
Autograph book with verse, signers' names annotated. Note enclosed signed A. D. Sharples, 1907, provides information about Sophia, youngest sister of John M. George, and Price's Boarding School in West Chester, Pa.
George family. Genealogical information on the George, Malin, and related families
Collected primarily by Joseph and Joseph W. George?, also including an inventory of the property of John and James Malin.
George family, Mems George family, c. 1
2 ms copies in bound volumes, genealogical information on the George, Malin, and related families. Copies in two different handwritings.
George family, Mems George family, c. 2
George family. Book with list of births of George family and related families
George family. Copy of birth and death records from Radnor Meeting 1813-1868 and 1822-1871 respectively
Recorded by Joseph W. George. Also, an extract from the Minutes of Radnor Monthly Meeting, 1828 2mo. 12, regarding the disownment of Samuel Garrigues.
George family. A. D. [Alfred D.] Sharples, "Our Ancestors and their Descendants." 1901
Bound, formal version in the hand of Alfred D. Sharples of West Chester, Pa., an early member of the George School Committee and a distant relation of John M. George. Volume is stored with other oversized (++) items in FHL chart case.
George family. A. D. [Alfred D.] Sharpless, "Our Ancestors and their Descendants." 1901
Ms copy by Katherine B. Harris. Also two typed copies (carbons) made for William P. Bancroft, 1902, from manuscript book loaned to him by Sharples. Includes brief history of the family and related lines, copy of the Will of John M. George, inventory of the estate, and early history of the establishment of the George School. Also, a letter to A.D. Sharples, 1907, concerning a peg listed in the George estate which tradition said was the same on which William Penn hung his hat when he visited the Merion meeting house.
George family. A. D. [Alfred D.] Sharpless, "George School" 1901
History of how the School came to be established with a compilation of family histories
George family. A. D. [Alfred D.] Sharpless correspondence 1901-1907
Correspondence concerning remaining items from estate, genealogical work by Joseph George. Alfred D. Sharples was an early member of the George School Committee.
George family. Notes and related genealogical work by Alfred D. Sharples 1901-1907
Family trees for Malin and George descendants living at time of John M. George's death. Sharples notes that John M. George was the last survivor of his grandparents John Malin and Sophia Dilworth and had no first cousins on his Malin side at the time of his death.
George family and the Homestead Farm at Overbrook.n.d.
TD by Katherine B. Harris, based on information provided by Miss Weakley who lived in the house 1888 to 1893.
George family and the Homestead Farm at Overbrook.1936
As told by a man, Mr. Cretty (?), who lived at the farm in 1868-1869. Also brief biography of John M. George, photostat of his Will, plan of John M. George birthplace.
George family homestead1958-1959
Notes, correspondence, and research on the homestead by George M. Hart. Short article published in Friends Journal, Jan. 17, 1959. Also photographs of the house (2) taken 1932 by Robert Brown and a negative of the house taken 1951 by Tyler Fogg at the rquest of Mary Patterson.
George School. "Sharon" or Worth Farm near Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa. 1890
Printed proposal to George School Committee concerning a suitable location for the school. Penciled notes and calculation by Clement M. Biddle. Removed from bound "Our Ancestors and their Descendants."
Griffith, Sarah and Joseph Sorrill. Marriage certificate 1766(see 229)
Harry, Lydia, see Mulgrave Evans
Lewis, Elizabeth, see George George and Elizabeth George
Malin, James (d. ca. 1859?). Orphan's Court resolution granting him guardianship over Sarah and George Roberts 1814(see 262)
Also includes a memo concerning the death of two workers, n.d.
Malin, Joshua. His enlistment and discharge from the Continental Army 1776
Malin family. List of deaths of family members 1828-73
In book of memos abstracted from family Almanacs, 1800-59.
Malin family. Memorandums on the Malin family n.d.
A book of genealogical information collected by Joseph W. George pertaining to the Malin and related families.
Owens, Jane and David see Jane George
Price, [Eli M.] His opinions concerning the roads in Blockley Township 1846, 1853 and the Charter in Belmont
Price, Joseph. Orphan's Court resolution appointing him as the guardian of Mary Walter 1817 (see 122)
Pugh, Ellis. Copy of his removal certificate dated 1686
Roberts, John. Note from A. D. Sharples about John Roberts' execution n.d.
Roberts family. Index of marriages in the Roberts family, 1684-1764 n.d.
Walter, Mary. Orphan's Court resolution appointing Joseph Price as the guardian of Mary Walter 1817
Williams, Hannah. Memo of her death, written by Joseph George 1808 (see 106)
Williams, Rebecca, see Amos George
Williams, Sarah, see Edward George
Miscellaneous Plan of East Whiteland Friends Burial Ground, n.d.
The graves of Dilworth and Malin families noted.
Abstracts and copies of birth, death, marriage and removal records relating to the Evans, Lewis, Humphrey, Havard, Roberts families, etc.
From Haverford Meeting and other local meetings, as compiled by John M. George for genealogical purposes.
Miscellaneous funeral notices and obituaries 1818-1887 and n.d.
Miscellaneous invitations to social engagements 1799-1886 and n.d.
Birth records of the Thomas and Margaret Marl/Marle family, Abraham and Edith [Davis?] family, William and Sara Dickinson family, William and Elizabeth Coulston family, ___ Davies family, Samuel and Mary Williams family, Isaac and Susan Price family, as well as a list of Burials in Plymouth Monthly Meeting, 1703-08 n.d.
Memo from the Minutes of Radnor Monthly Meeting allocating the care of Merion Meeting Minute Books to Robert Owen 1840.
Copied by John M. George.
Charter of the George Institute (2 copies) and Catalogue for the Library and Reading Rooms 1872-1873
Includes membership card of John M. George (1802-1887), 1873. The George Institute was a neighborhood library, charted 1872 and located at 51st and Lancaster Aves.
Supplement to the Incorporation Act of the Blockley and Merion Plank Road Company 1853
West Philadelphia Rail Road Company notes 1832-38 and n.d.
News clippings concerning certain Hicksite - Orthodox disputes 1833 and n.d.
Copies of the letters between Caleb Pearce and Elias Hicks, and copy of a certificate written by Joseph Turner and Joseph Rowland in disagreement with Hicks
Leather file, empty n.d.
Travels in Some Parts of North America 1812
Rebound copy owned by John M. George. Engraving of Helvetius opposite Preface, title page missing. Published Philadelphia, Kite. 2 copies catalogued in FHL books.
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display'd. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history, as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French, by Mr. Humphreys 1753
3rd Edition. Inside cover: "Joseph George's Book 1808"
Sequel to the English reader : or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry. Designed to improve the highest class of learners, in reading; to establish a taste for just and accurate composition; and to promote the interests of piety and virtue / By Lindley Murray . 1812
5th Edition, Bennett and Walton, Philadelphia. Inside cover: "John M. George Blockley." Typed note that this book was used by John M. George at the Burlington Academy and by his sister, Sophia, probably at Price's Boarding School.
Speech of Thaddeus Stevens, Esq. in favor of the bill to establish a school of Arts in the City of Philadelplhia 1838
2 copies. One is noted "Thomas Hitchner to Joseph George" and includes some accounting on inside back cover.
Leather wallet, property of John M. George n.d.
A note indicates that given to Alice T. Pyle by Alfred D. Sharples of West Chester. She gave it to George School in 1957.
Ser. 4. Business & Financial Accounts, 1734-1887
Includes farm and daily accounts, business accounts, property transactions, bonds, receipts and checks, etc. of the George and related families. Thomas George acted as Librarian for Merion Preparative Meeting [from 1777-1792?].
Allen, William. Lease for a year to David George 1739
Cope, Caroline Power of attorney to Jane M. Cope for the estate of John Malin 1869
Couch, William, Deed of property purchased 1737 (see 265)
David, Catherine Deed of property sold to Thomas Lloyd, 1734
Includes deed of property purchased, 1731, (see 268).
David, David Deeds (2) of property purchased 1728 (see 267)
David, David Deed of property sold to Catherine David 1731
David, Thomas Deeds (2) of property sold to David David 1728
Includes deed of property purchased 1726 (see 272)
Edward, William Deed of property received from William Penn 1713 (see 271)
Edwards, Lewis Thomas and Elizabeth. Deed of property 1715, 1759
Evans, David Deed of property sold to Robert Powell 1740
Evans, David. Deed of property to Thomas Lloyd 1735
Evans, David. Deed of property sold to Thomas David 1726
Feik, John and Barbary. Deed of property sold to John Gnagy 1783
George, Richard (d. ca.1772?) Court order regarding the debt owed Richard George by Anthony Jones 1758
Includes account of deed transfer from Joseph George to Richard George (with map), 1843 (see 249); Mortgage of Anthony Jones' property due to debt (see 294).
George, Elizabeth (d. ca.1778?) Indenture for Henry Trimble 1767
George, Jane Marriage agreement with David Owens 1746
George, David (1738-1797) Accounts of David and Thomas George with Thomas Wynne, 1762-73.
George, David (1738-1797) Release from Moses Hutton to David and Richard George for the distribution of John Hutton's will 1750
George, David (1738-1797) Book of farm accounts and memos 1754-1808
George, David (1738-1797) Deed of transfer of property due to debt 1772
George, Thomas (1740-1808) Account book 1792
Also includes the accounts of the estate of Griffith Griffith, 1743-1761;accounts of the estate of William and Mordecai Reece, 1792; and the marriage certificate of Joseph Sorrill and Sarah Griffith, 1766.
George, Thomas (1740-1808) Account Book
Creation of George, Thomas (1740-1808) Account Book
Time of Creation of George, Thomas (1740-1808) Account Book
Includes the records of the Merion Preparative Meeting Library, 1777-92; a list of marriage certificates prepared by Thomas George, n.d.; an account of sundries purchased for the construction of his house, 1779-80; an account of cattle bought, 1774-77; and general accounts, 1779-87.
George, Thomas (1740-1808) Book of "Marketing" accounts 1793-1808
Includes accounts, 1776-1809 (see 210) and accounts with Thomas Wynne, 1762-73 (see 136).
George, Edward Agreement of sale of property to Edward George 1816
As agreed upon by Joseph, Richard, Amos, and William E. George and George R. and Ann Smith.
George, Edward Draft of his land 1760
George, Joseph (1773-1846?) Account books, 1787-1868
George, Joseph, 1787 Ledger of accounts
George, Joseph, 1787 Cash book
George, Joseph, 1787 Journal of Trade
George, Joseph, Account book 1801-11
George, Joseph, Account book 1801-15
George, Joseph, Account book, including undated poems 1822-48
George, Joseph, Account book 1839-40
George, Joseph, Account book 1840-41
George, Joseph, Account book 1841-43
George, Joseph, Account book 1843-45
George, Joseph, Account book 1846-48
George, Joseph, Notes for Joseph and Joseph W. George's horse sales 1845-68 and n.d.
George, Joseph, Bill for Election Expenses to John Mearns, Innkeeper at the Center House, 1800signed by Joseph George
George, Alice (d. 1863) Accounts 1850
George, John M. (1802-1887) Most are farm accounts for the farm owned by John M. and Joseph W. George
Accounts of a general store, Burlington. Journal covers four months in spring of 1828, including a mention of Elias Hicks at Yearly Meeting
George, John M. (1802-1887), Farm account 1822-26
Also includes his undated poetry.
George, John M. (1802-1887), Farm account, 1826-31 also including a summary of Joseph George's disownment from Radnor Monthly Meeting, 1826-31, 1828 1mo. 10written by John M. George.
George, John M. (1802-1887), Farm account 1834-41
Also including the blank form for proxies and security holding statements.
George, John M. (1802-1887), Daily accounts 1844-46
George, John M. (1802-1887), Milk and cream sales 1833-57
George, John M. (1802-1887) 1853-56, with farm memo on first page, 1851, note of Ann George's marriage to George R. Smith, 1806, and death, 1833, and various other memos.
George, John M. (1802-1887), 1858-67Day Book
Also includes day labour accounts, 1861-64
George, John M. (1802-1887), 1867-1873Day Book
Inside back cover has recipes for medical treatments
George, John M. (1802-1887) 1873-1876
George, John M. (1802-1887) 1876-1879
Also includes receipt of gold watch purchase, 1877; "The First Prayer in Congress," n.d.; and various obituary memos.
George, John M. (1802-1887) 1879-83
Also includes obituary memos and news clippings concerning various Supreme Court cases, 1882.
Day Labour Accounts for the J.M. and J.W. George farm, 1844-1887
Day Labour Accounts 1844-51 [indexed]
Day Labour Accounts 1852-59
Also includes a recipe for tomato catsup, doctor bills/receipts, 1856-60, medical recipes, and a plan for a horse blanket.
Day Labour Accounts 1859-78, 1861-64(see 218)
Day Labour Accounts for the J. M. and J. W. George farm 1878-87
Hay and wheat harvest accounts, 1845 (pulled from 253) and an agreement for excavation near Schuylkill Road, n.d. n.d. (pulled from 253).
Includes hay account, 1859 (see 223). Also includes account of John Williams as an employee, 1867-74, (see 223), and doctor bills/receipts, 1856-60 (see 254).
George, Joseph W. (1804-85) Note of his horse sales, 1845-68 and n.d., (see 145).
Also includes account book, 1845-59, (see 207). See also John M. George, Farm accounts and Day labour accounts.
George, Sophia M. (1813-1881) Court ruling for the debt owed to the deceased Sophia M. George by George Reese 1881
George family, Book of securities held by the George family 1865-1881
Writter by John M. George and Joseph W. George, including newspaper clippings of poems and humor, n.d.
Account book for members of the George family, including ground rent, mortgages, loans, and certificates of stock, 1869-1875
Also includes an undated account of the estate of Jesse George
Medical bills for Jane, John, Joseph, and Thomas George 1858-1861
Agreements to rent property, George and Malin families 1807-77 and n.d.
Brief of Title for the George Estate, 1684-1860 1860
Briefs of the title for George property, et al., 1749-1868 1868 and n.d.
Bills and receipts for medical and undertaking services for the George and related families 1772-1886
Property agreement for the George property 1860
Map of property and surrounding land n.d.
Gnagy, John Deed for his property 1782
Incldues deed of property purchased 1783 (see 266).
Gunkle, Michael (d. ca.1816?) Deed of land purchased from John J. Downing for the construction of the Little Conestoga Turnpike 1815
Jones, Anthony Mortgage of property to Richard George due to debt 1758.
Kelly, William Deed of property sold to Beeston Long Brook Watson and Robert Rashleigh according to his will 1784
Lewis, Enoch Account book 1833-1840
Lloyd, Thomas and Elizabeth. Deed of property sold to Robert Powell 1743
Includes deed of property purchased 1734 (see 295)
Malin, John (d. 1800?) Account book 1782-98
Also includes a bond, 1789; undated medical receipts; and news clipping of a medical receipt, 1787.
Malin, John (d. 1800?) Account book 1796-1801 (indexed),
Also includes accounts of his estate, 1801, and an account of Reaping and Harvesting, 1799-1800.
Malin, John (Jr., ca. 1778-1868?) Inventory of the property of John and James Malin n.d. (see 113)
Account Books, most of questionable authorship due to a lack of any signature, some for the joint farm of James and John Malin.
Account Books 1805-15 (indexed) [Questionable Authorship]
Account Books, 1816-30 James and John Malin.
Account Books 1831-40 (indexed)
Also includes accounts of the estates of Christian Sook, 1833, and John Phillips.
Account Books 1841-44 , with undated newspaper advertisement [Q. A.]
Account Books 1844-58 , with memo of the death of John Malin and Amy Malin, and various other memos [Q. A.]
Malin, James (d. ca.1859?) Inventory of the property of John and James Malin n.d. (see 113)
Malin, James, Account books, 1800-1844
Malin, James, Account books 1800-19
Also including the accounts of the settlement of the estate of John Malin (his father), 1803.
Malin, James, Account books 1820-28
Also includes memos concerning the death of two workers and a printed calendar for the year 1825 [no signature-questionable authorship-James and John Malin?].
Malin, James, Account books 1828-44
Also includes memos of local deaths, the calendar for 1840 and 1841, as well as the calendar of elections for 1840 for 26 Eastern U.S. states.
Malin, James, Agreement for the purchase of property 1816.
Malin family, Account book (particularly John and Joseph S. Malin) 1836-65 (indexed)
Also includes work contracts for William and Sesar Agustos Vanlear, 1842 and 1859, respectively, rental agreements and labor memos.
Malin family, Account book of the rental of the "Malin property," Chester County, signed Joseph W. and John M. George 1873-86
Includes agreements to rent property, 1807-77 and n.d., see 151; Bills and receipts for medical and undertaking services, 1772-1886 (see 154).
List of deeds owned by the Malin family in Chester County, PA 1708-85
Martin, James and wife. Deed of property granted to Caleb Parry 1762
Owen/Owens, David Marriage agreement with Jane George 1746 (see 282)
Penn, William Deed of property granted to William Edward 1713
Price, Joseph Lease of land to Richard Drake 1802
Powell, Robert Deed of property purchased 1740(see 269)
Includes deed of property purchased 1743 (see 273).
Robinson, Abraham Deed of property sold to Jacob Siegler 1785
Siegler, Jacob Deed of property purchased 1785 (see 270)
Thomas, Abel Tax records 1791 and 1798
Wynne, Thomas and Mary Deed of property sold to William Couch 1737
Valuations of the damages from the installation of the "turnpike road" through Blockley Township 1794
Stock share certificates for the George and related families, 1814-63
Also includes a newsclipping information for stockholders in the Bank of the United States,[1834?].
Bonds, George, David (see also 164), 1761-1790
unto Ann George 1761
unto John Robert Miller 1761
unto John Fell 1769
unto Rebeckah Van Aken 1769
unto Isaac Warner 1769
unto Margaret George 1770
unto Peter Hansell 1770
unto John Price 1770
unto John Suplee Joiner 1771
unto Ann George 1772
unto Christian Miller 1772
unto John Roberts 1772
unto Abraham Streaper 1772
unto William Stadelman 1790
Other bonds, 1734-1860:
George, Esther, unto Thomas George 1775-77(see 46)
George, Thomas, unto John Fell 1782
George, Jesse and Rebecca, as well as David George, unto the Beneficial Savings Fund Society of Philadelphia 1860
George, Joseph, unto George R. Smith, Rebecca Smith and Walter Smith 1843
Gunkle, William, John and Daniel, unto James Malin and Joseph Bartholomew (Executors of the Will of Michael Gunkle) 1821
Holland, Robert, unto Lewis Scothorn 1771
Holland, Robert, unto Jane Owen 1771
Kimber, Emmor, unto Thomas George 1817
Lewis, Jacob, unto James Malin 1820
Lewis, John, Jeremiah and George, 1734 unto George George.
Malin, Gideon, unto Joseph Pratt 1753
Owen, Edward, unto Jane Owen 1770
Price, John, unto Abraham Foreman 1784
Also includes bonds unto Robert Holland, 1785
Price, Joseph, unto Jacob Bare 1800
Scull, Joseph, unto Elizabeth George 1750
Steel, Andrew, unto Richard George 1766
Checks, 1750-1887
Checks, mostly written by John M. George 1794-1884
Receipts 1750-1815
Includes receipts, mostly for the farm and daily transactions of the George and related families, but also including receipts for taxes, estate distributions, bonds, doctor bills, etc. Receipt dated Feb. 19, 1778, for 8 lbs of salt pork from Amos George, "order of Col. Josepeh Vose Commander of The party at Radnor Meetinghouse."
Receipts 1816-1887
Blockley Township records, 1745-1776
Overseers for the Poor tax records and committee accounts 1752-1887
Includes minutes, 1773-75 and 1826, and an indenture, 1769. Note - Photocopies: Originals removed and sent to Philadelphia City Archives. Also receipt dated 1845 to Jesse George for auditing of books.
Book of accounts, including list of committee members for the Overseers of the Poor 1752
Includes tax rolls and accounts for the township, 1763-98 (all photocopies, originals removed and sent to Philadelphia City Archives).
Blockley School subscriptions 1745