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CONTENTS

Editorial 3

John Honeyman—

Fact or Fancy? Hon. Robert W. Honejrmau 5

Harvest Home Meeting of Chester and MontgomeryCounties at the Valley Forge Encampment Grounds,edited by John F. Reed 22

A Curious County Deed 43

A County Revolutionary Letter 50

The United States Census of 1850Montgomery County Edited by Jane K. Burris

Borough of Conshohocken 55

Plymouth Township 69

Upper Salford Township 89

Reports 109

John F. Reed, Editor

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EDITORIAL

The temptation to extol the virtues of our County's historyis omnipresent in your Editor's mind; but the realization thatthe readers of this editorial are already happily infected witha fascination for that history induces the Editor to refrainfrom needlessly attempting to spread this pleasant virusamong them. In the interest of dispersing this pleasant infection further, however, your Editor suggests that the disease is one that may be desirably injected into the uninfected,since it is not a disease that threatens the health of its suf

ferers, and on which wealth and medical care need not be expended to eradicate it.

The cadre of a few hundred initiates who are at presentmembers of our Society is only in infinitely small proportionto the County's present "population explosion." Surely theremust be more prospective history buffs in the County thanour present comparatively diminutive membership would indicate. Indeed our "membership explosion" has had only a popgun sound compared to the cannonade of the County's increasing citizenry. Your Editor can only deduce that in thecase of our Society "silence is NOT golden" — that our present members may be gently chided because of their failureto "talk up" the Society whenever polite opportunity offers.Many Montgomery Countians, new and old, do not even knowof our existence. Are the Society and Society news not fitsubjects for ordinary social conversation? Your Editor thinksthey are.

John F, Reed, Editor,

JOHN HONEYMAN - FACT OR FANCY?

Address to the Montgomery County Historical Society on February 22, 1967

Hon. Robert W. Honeyman

Either by way of historical fact or legend, John Honeymanwas a spy in the service of the Commander-in-Chief of theContinental Army, George Washington, during the AmericanRevolution. The speaker is a lineal descendant of John Honeyman, who was the grandfather of my grandfather's grandfather. As a boy I heard the Honeyman epic narrated by mygrandfather, who had in turn, heard it in the same fashionfrom the grandson of John Honeyman. Unfortunately thereis little documentation or corroboration of the details of the

principal contribution by John Honeyman toward the cause ofAmerican Independence. The basic story of his life and accomplishments has descended through family channels. The firstknown published account was written by John Van Dyke, agrandson of John Honeyman and a Justice of the SupremeCourt of New Jersey. This account appeared in Volume I ofa magazine first published in 1873 called Our Home: A Moro-thly Magazine of Original Titles and edited by A. Van DorenHoneyman, Attorney-at-Iaw, who was also a lineal descendantof John Honeyman. The story has been told and retold in manymagazines and newspaper articles. It has been the basis forat least two books of fiction and was dramatized in 1961 in

one of a series of historical dramas on television entitled

"Our American Heritage". After this preface, I shall proceedto narrate the life of John Honeyman in as factual a manneras possible and thereafter strive to prove that he is entitledto be enshrined with all the other Revolutionary patriots. Ican only request that you listen to John Honejmian's story andthen reach your own conclusions concerning the authenticityof his exploits.

John Honeyman was bom in 1729 in the town of Armagh,

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County of Armagh, Nprtteh Irelandi He was of .Scottish ancestry and of the Convenanter faith, which was a forerunnerof the Presbyterian Church as we know it today. As a youth,he received some formal education, but throughout his life hehad a pronounced Irish brogue. He was possessed of a strongand athletic physique, and was tall and agile. As a young manin Ireland, he bore no friendly feelings towards the British.However, when the War Minister, the Earl of Chatham (better known as the Elder William Pitt) pressed him into theservice of the Crown in 1758, he was too sagacious to betrayhis unwillingness to serve and so performed his duties in theBritish Army with efficiency and alacrity. He was transportedto the American continent on the English Frigate Boyrie andsailed up the St. Lawrence River at a time when the Frenchand Indian War was raging in all its fury. During the crossing, John Honeyman was on guard duty on dedc when ColonelJames Wolfe tripped or stumbled while descending a stairwayand would have plunged to the deck below if he had. not beencaught and saved by the strong arm of a young conscriptnamed Honeyman. Colonel Wolfe was most gracious andthankful for young Honeyman's saving his life, and noted thesoldier's name in his memorandum book and promised to remember him.

Upon their arrival on this continent, the first battle inwhich Honeyman's detachment was engaged was the attack onLouisburg which had been the scene of a previous, bitter andbloody battle earlier in the ^century. The Commander-in-Chiefof the British forces in America was Lord Jeffrey Amherstand Colonel Wolfe was second in command. Amherst wasstolid and unemotional and these traits offset the impetuosityof the younger Wolfe as these officers combined in brilliantmaneuvers and strategy to reduce the well fortified andbravely defended positions of the French in July, 1758. Thereafter Wolfe was promoted to Major-General and placed incommand of the force intended to attack Quebec. He madeHoneyman one of his bodyguards and a member of his militaryfamily, and required Honeyman to be near him at all times.

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Three times previously the British had been unsuccessfulin wresting Quebec from the grasp of the French. Exclusiveof sailors and marines, Wolfe's command only consisted of4,000 officers and men, whereas the French Commander, theMarquis de Montcalm, had been able to concentrate 14,000French troops and militia in and around Quebec. Time willonly permit a short review of the brilliant strategy of GeneralWolfe. In essence, he resolved to order his troops to scale theHeights of Abraham to the plains which were on a level withthe walls of tiie city. His initial maneuver was to land hisforces at Port Levis on the south shore of the St. Lawrence

River and 1,000 yards across from the lightly defended Riverfront of Quebec. From that point, Wolfe could bombard thecity, which bombardment he coupled with a series of feintingattacks and deceptive maneuvers until the moment was ripefor his strategic crossing to a narrow defile leading up to thePlains of Abraham. At this point permit Judge Van Dyketo continue the narrative:

"In crossing the stream to reach the side on which Quebecstands, Honeyman was one of the oarsmen in the boat that borethe General and some of his officers to the scene. While rowing,an officer, sitting behind and a little above him, was struck by acannon ball, which carried away the upper part of his head. Ashe fell forward, his brain was deposited over the head and clothesof our hero. This led him often to remark that 'a man had more

brains than an ox'. The army, however, was landed, and Honey-man, in the deep gloom of the night, with cat-like tread, by theside of his General, whom he had learned to love, groped his wayup the perilous ascent, till they reached the plains above. Here inthe purple dawn of a September morning, was seen the BritishArmy already arrived in safety. Thousands of red-coats soonflashed in the rays of the ascending sun, while the British Lion,in his silken folds, waved his threatening mane in the morningbreeze most defiantly. But Wolfe and his army did not have towait long,

"The French Commander soon offered them battle. Here our

youthful soldier joined in the frightful carnage that ensued. Hesaw his General fall, and aided in bearing the dying chieftainfrom the field, 'walking', as he often said, 'most of the way inblood'. These two scenes — the one at the boat, and the death of

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Wolfe — seemed to have affected him more than anytiiing elseduring his life. He often recalled and related them after he wasninety years of age, but always with faltering voice and tearfuleyes. The victory this time was with the English. The Frenchcommander was also killed, the city was at once surrendered, and,with the fall of Montreal the next year, the conflict ended. ThenHoneyman was honorably discharged from the service."

His discharge was dated sometime between 1760 and 1763,the latter date the year in which the Peace of Paris formallymarked the end of France as a North American power. JohnHoneyman, in the ensuing years, remained in America, goingto Philadelphia where he pursued the trade of a weaver whichhe had learned in Ireland, in addition to working as a butcherand cattle dealer. In all these endeavors he displayed greatindustry and thrift. He met a young Irish girl named MaryHenry who had been bom in the town of Colerain, Countyof Londonderry, Nortiiern Ireland. She was of his own faithand courage and was an intelligent and strong minded girl.Shortly afterwards they were married on a date that cannotnow be ascertained. Their marriage was blessed with fivedaughters and two sons, the first of whom was their daughterJane, bora in 1766. Jane was born a cripple and remainedclose to her parents, particularly to her father, who survivedMary by twenty years. Jane never married and after herfather's death lived out her remaining years as a member ofJudge Van Dyke's household.

When John Honeyman came to Philadelphia he broughtwith him his honorable discharge from the British Army aswell as the letter written by General Wolfe requesting himto become a member of his bodyguard. These documents, according to Judge Van Dyke, were preserved for years bythe family but their present whereabouts are unknown. Theyserved him in good stead, however, in 1775, after GeorgeWashington was made Commander-in-Ghief of the Army ofthe United States. Troubles with the mother country wererising to fever heat and the life-long love for freedom andindependence so natural to this rugged Scotch-Irishman led


him to an intense interest in the Patriot cause. One source

describes him as being exceedingly vocal in and around Philadelphia in support of the cause of American Independence.The two cherished documents in his possession served as credentials for obtaining an initial interview with General Washington, whose own exploits in the French and Indian War arewell known to all readers of American history. This initialmeeting, as well as at least one other between them, cementeda relationship which augered success in their mutual undertakings. The precise tenor and content of their conversationsnever were recorded, but it is reasonable to infer that Washington perceived greater benefit to be derived to the Americancause than from the 46 year old patriot Honeyman remainingin Philadelphia simply as a known patriot. Honeyman's zealfor the cause of independence would not permit him to peacefully pursue his normal occupations and family life. Early in1776, therefore, Honeyman and his family moved their home toGriggstown, Somerset County, New Jersey. In that village hepurposely made certain that he acquired the reputation of avery vocal Tory and a vociferous opponent of the rebel cause.Needless to say, he soon became very unpopular and despisedin this rural community. This sudden change in the expressionof his sentiments, following a rather abrupt relocation ofhis residence, can lead only to the logical conclusion that General Washington had planned the change.

Early in November, 1776, shortly before the retreat ofthe American forces across New Jersey into Pennsylvaniafollowing the serious and discouraging reverses on LongIsland and in New York, General Washington and John Honeyman met at Fort Lee, Hackensack, New Jersey, where theyformulated Honeyman's mission as a spy. Honeyman was tocontinue his public bombasts against the Continental causeand speak in favor of the British. The assumption of the roleof a Tory seemed natural for this relatively new arrival inAmerica, particularly since he was a former British soldier.Thereafter, he commenced to engage in business with theBritish forces and the German mercenaries as a butcher, and

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as a cattle and horse dealer. Soon he had won the enemy'sconfidence, which permitted him freedom to travel in and outof the British lines. In plying his trade he constantly observedand discovered the strength and deployment of the Britishforces, the identity of their officers, and their plans for actionand movement. General Washington instructed him to permit himself to be captured by the American forces wheneverHoneyman believed he had valuable information to transmit.The General said he would offer a reward for Honeyman'sarrest with instructions that Honeyman was to be taken aliveand brought to the General at once. Thereafter Washingtonwould devise some means for the spy to escape back to theBritish lines. The plan was known only to Washington, Honeyman, and Honeyman's wife. One fiction writer places LordStirling (William Alexander, the son of the New York lawyerwho helped defend John Peter Zenger) in their confidence, butI find no source whatsoever to establish this uncertain fact.Honejnnan immediately proceeded to carry out his assignments.

In the meantime Washington's dwindling forces ploddedwearily across the wintry countryside of New Jersey, fightinga series of strategic rear guard actions, the last of which wascommanded by Lord Stirling at Princeton where he obstructedthe British forces led by General Sir William Howe longenough for the main American force to collect every boatwithin twenty miles of Trenton. There were no bridges at thattime across the Delaware river. From December 7th to December 13th, 1776, all the American troops succeeded in crossing to the Pennsylvania side, taking all the boats with them.This retreat was completed just as a brigade of Hessian mercenaries under the command of Colonel Johann Rail enteredTrenton. Since the weather was becoming severe, the Britishcommander, General Howe, decided to cease campaigning forthe year. In the Eighteenth Century gentlemen did not wagewar in winter. Besides, Howe had a lovely mistress waitingin New York City. He therefore distributed his army in houses

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and cantonments as far south as Burlington and north toHackensack, New Jersey.

On the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware, Washington deployed his thin line of men as strategically as possible alongthe banks of the river, where they apparently prepared to remain until spring or until their enlistments ran out. Many enlistments were scheduled to end by New Year's Day. Moralewas low; food and decently warm clothing were in short supply. The patriots of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, however,opened their doors to the cold, hungry, ill-clad soldiers duringthese trying days. Very significantly, the virtual despair thatgripped the Americans in this atmosphere of defeat, poverty,hunger and cold, seemed to pervade even the mind and heartof General Washington. On December 18th, he wrote to hisbrother, John Augustine: "I think the game is pretty near up.... No man, I believe, ever had a greater choice of difficultiesand less means to extricate himself from them."

On the New Jersey side of the Delaware, John Honeymanhad accompanied the British as they pursued the Americans.After December 13th he moved in and about Trenton, proceeding on his butcher business as he pleased, but always keepinghis eyes and ears open. He readily learned the location, personnel and strength of the British and Hessian outposts, observedthat the discipline of the Hessians was very lax, acquired complete familiarity with all roads, and finally discovered theHessian plans for a gala Christmas celebration. Believing hisinformation complete and of great significance he decided tocontrive his capture by the Americans. On December 22nd, cladin a greasy coat, and with a cart whip and a rope in hand, hewent along the shores of the Delaware where he saw two dismounted American horsemen. A farmer's cow made its appearance and Honeyman, with a crack of his whip, drove the cowpast the Americans. The horsemen instantly pursued him anda fierce struggle ensued. Honeyman wrestled himself free butin his flight fell on the ice and was again overtaken and ultimately overcome. At pistol point he surrendered with vehe-

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ment protestations that he was but a poor butcher trying tomake a living. The horsemen bound him with his own rope,mounted him on a horse, and took him across the river toWashington's headquarters. His identity becoming known, hewas summarily presented to the General who upbraided himin the presence of the guards and his staff. Washington thenordered everyone to leave the room, but to surround and guardhis quarters with directions to shoot the infamous prisoner ifhe attempted to escape. When the room was cleared, Washington privately greeted Honeymaai, and for about one half hourthe pseudo-Tory butcher reported to his General that he hadobserved no signs of boat building on the Jersey side, nor ofany boats being brought overland; that Colonel Rail had theutmost contempt for Washington's "Army of farmers" andhad not even bothered to erect any fortifications in or aboutTrenton; that Cornwallis had ordered breastworks at the headof the two principal streets in Trenton, King and QueenStreets, but these had not been erected; and that the homesickGermans planned an extensive Christmas celebration. Heconcluded by outlining to Washington the complete road network and the locations of the enemy outposts.

Thereafter at about sunset, Washington recalled the guardsand directed them to feed the prisoner, put him in a log prisonwhich had no windows except one small aperture in the backand one heavy door. The guards incarcerated Honeyman asordered, locked the door, and guarded the building front andrear. Washington directed that Honeyman should be court-martialed the following morning. Late that night a fire brokeout in a haystack which imperiled the American camp. Theguards rushed to the fire, aided in extinguishing it, and thenreturned to their posts. In the morning, when the prison doorwas unlocked, John Honeyman was found to have escaped, butno one could deduce how. One soldier remarked, "He must be aburglar as well as a traitor and was doubtless armed withfalse keys." General Washington displayed considerable angerwhen notified of the supposed Tory's escape.

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Honeyman's escape, of course, had been secretly contrivedby Washington. Honeyman eluded pursuit and reached theriver in safety, crossed it partly on the ice and partly in thecold water, and reached the British pickets on the New Jerseyside, where he surrendered to them, and narrated the storyof his arrest and escape. He was taken to the headquarters ofColonel Rail, to whom Honeyman proceeded to relate the deplorable condition of the Americans, that they were hopelesslydisorganized, and that th^ were on the brink of mutiny. Railreplied that in his opinion "No danger was to be apprehendedfrom that quarter for some time to come." Colonel Rail thendismissed Honeyman, who, on the pretext of going In searchof some choice beef for the Colonel's table, beat a hasty retreatto New Brunswick. Obviously, Trenton would not be a verycomfortable place for Honeyman.

The news of John HoneymMi's capture and escape reachedGriggstown, Honeyman's home town, rapidly. Previously hehad always been referred to simply as "Tory John Honejmian",but now the villagers added the epithets, "British spy, traitor,cut-throat". His home was surrounded at midnight by a crowdof neighbors who came from different directions, thinkingthat Honeyman was inside. In angry tones they demanded hissurrender, and threatened to search the house and bum it.Mary Honeyman protested to them that she did not knowher husband's whereabouts, and displayed obvious grief at hisapparent misconduct. The crowd becoming more demandingand tumultous, she unlocked the door and asked the crowdto be quiet, and then inquired who was their leader. Theanswer was "Abraham Baird", an 18 year old neighbor whowas a stalwart champion of the Patriot cause (he later joinedthe service and attained the rank of Major). Mary Honeymanhanded Baird a paper and requested him to read it aloud.Baird read:

American CampNew Jersey, Nov. A.D. 1776

To the good people of New Jersey, and all o&ers whom it mayconcern:


It is hereby ordered that the wife and children of JohnHoneyman, of Griggstown, the notorious Tory, now within theBritish lines and probably acting the part of a spy, shall be andhereby are protected from all harm and annoyance from everyquarter, until further orders. But this furnishes no protection toHoneyman himself.

Geo. Washington

Commander in Chief

Mary Honeyman then invited the crowd to inspect thepremises but no one responded. After a short silence, all herneighbors dispersed. The paper, the neighbors had ascertained,had been written and personally signed by Washington. Afterthat incident, Griggstown was quiet and exhibited great kindness towards Mary Honeyman and her children, who by thattime were six in number. However, until after the conclusionof the war John Honeyman could not safely return to Griggstown.

Three days after Honeyman's capture and escape, andonly seven days after General Washington penned his forlornletter expressing defeat and despair to his brother on Christmas Day, 1776, the courageous and resourceful AmericanCommander-in-Chief decided on a daring offensive maneuver.The force directly under his command numbered only 2,400, buthe led them to McKonkey's Ferry crossing (located today atWashington's Crossing State Park) where he had ordered allthe available boats assembled. As landing craft Washingtonhad a fleet of Durham boats, 30 to 40 feet long, the peacetime employment of which was to carry freight on the Delaware. Each boat was manned by four or five of the soldiersof the regiment from Marblehead, Massachusetts, commandedby Colonel John Glover. All these men were excellent sailors.

The crossing of the river started at 7:00 P.M. on Christmas day. By 8:00 A.M. the following morning all the men and18 fieldpieces had been transported across. It took anotherhour to form the regiments on the New Jersey bank. At 4:00A.M. the nine mile advance on Trenton through snow and biting wind began in two columns. At sunrise, the American

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troops were still a mile from the town in which Colonel Railand his Hessian mercenaries were sleeping off the effects oftheir bacchanalian Christmas celebration. Pursuant to Wash

ington's carefully planned strategy, the American troops tookpositions which virtually ringed the town, and the crews ofthe fieldpieces emplaced them in commanding positions so as tosweep the principal streets with their devastating fire. TheHessians were totally surprised, their retreat cut off, andwhen caught in the withering cross fire of the American muskets and the accurate artillery fire of Colonel Knox's gunners,the German officers decided to surrender. At a cost of none

killed, four wounded, but two men frozen to death, the Americans killed and wounded 106 of the German mercenaries,and captured over 900 prisoners, 1,200 small arms, 6 brasscannon, and the colors of the Hessian brigade. Colonel Railwas mortally wounded, and when his uniform was searched,a note was discovered in his pocket that contained a warningto him that the Americans were preparing to cross the riverand march on Trenton. A local Tory farmer, whose sympathieslay with the British cause, had observed the movements ofthe Americans and had discovered Washington's plan. Thefarmer had hastened to Rail's headquarters, but had been rebuffed by a servant. When denied an audience "with theColonel, the messenger wrote the note and asked the servantto deliver it. When the servant handed it to Rail, however, theHessian leader did not interrupt his card plajring and winedrinking, but simply stuffed the note in his pocket and it wasnever read by anyone until after Rail's death.

This heartening victory, followed in quick succession byanother success at Princeton, had an electrifying effect on thesagging morale of Washington's troops and on the waningzeal of all American patriots. Lord George Germain, the British Secretary for the Colonies wrote: "All our hopes wereblasted by the unhappy affair at Trenton".

As stated before, John Honeyman was forced to remainaway from his home and family for the duration of the war.


In December, 1777, the patriot government of New Jerseycaused his arrest and indictment for high treason, punishableby death. He was locked in the Trenton Jail, but strangelyfifteen days later he was released in 300 pounds bail which wassupplied by the bond of Jacob Hyer, a Colonel in the New Jersey militia. At Honeyman's trial he was quietly exonerated.Again on June 9, 1778, Honeyman's Griggstown neighborstestified against him and he was indicted for giving aid andcomfort to the enemy between October 5,1776, and June, 1777.He pleaded not guilty and the record shows no further proceedings or prosecution of the case. Obviously the airing ofeither matter in a court trial would have vitiated his further

usefulness to Washington.

In this same period, two attempts were made to seize orconfiscate Honejnnan's property. On July 10, 1777, HendrickWilson, commissioner of Somerset County, New Jersey, wasappointed to seize the property of the County's disaffectedcitizens. Included in this directive was an inventory of thelands, goods and chattels of John Honeyman as a man disaffected to the State. The seizure, however, was never effected.Later, the Revolutionary government of New Jersey beganselling off the possessions of known Tories. On March 10,1779, an advertisement appeared in the N&io Jersey Gazettepublished at Trenton announcing the sale of John Honeyman'seffects in Griggstown on April 8th, Nevertheless the salenever took place. John Honeyman was a man who put histrust in God, but the Almighty obviously had some human assistance, which can be fairly attributed to the direction of General Washington.

When the war was concluded, Washington lifted the veilshrouding Honeyman's activities and John Honeyman returned home to Griggstown as the village's popular hero.His neighbors were profuse in their apologies, and in theirthanks for his contribution towards the cause of liberty. Hisoldest child, Jane, by then about 17 years of age, was seatedon the porch of their home one day when a mounted party of


Continental officers led by George Washington rode up to thehouse and personally thanked John Honeyman for his serviceto the infant Nation.

In 1783, Honeyman, acting on a claim of loss sworn to byseveral of his fellow townsmen on November 26, 1782, collected sixty-five pounds for 3 horses and a mare that Continental Militiamen had taken from him. This reimbursement

was certainly a strange contrast to the legal troubles thatHoneyman had experienced only a few years previously.

About ten years later Honeyman bought a farm in theNorthwest portion of Somerset County on the LamingtonRiver, to which place he and his family moved. He later addedanother large farm to his holdings, payment for which resulted from his constant frugalily and industry. His sevenchildren all lived long lives, and all but Jane married and raised families in the vicinity of their father's farm. John Honeyman joined the Presbyterian Church at Lamington and liveduntil he was 93. He was buried in the churchyard at Lamington beside his wife, who had preceded him in death by 20years. His simple headstone merely reads: "Sacred to thememory of John Honeyman who departed this life August18th, 1822, in the 93rd year of his age". The small emblemreserved for veterans of the Revolution, however, now graceshis humble headstone.

The only other memorial to Honeyman is a fountain dedicated by the Patriotic Order Sons of America on December26th, 1930, at Washington's Crossing State Park on the NewJersey side of the Delaware River, and bearing the following

"Dedicated In Memory ofJohn Honeyman

Who Served Washington andThe Continental Army

As a Spy.Drink of the Fount of Liberty

Let Posterity Inherit Freedom"

Is the foregoing summary of the life of John Honeyman

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fact or fancy? To many historians he has proved to be anenigma. Doubtless this is due to the fact that the first recorded account of his exploits did not appear until almost a century had passed. By that time the thrilling and inspiring accomplishments of our famous founding fathers had beenindelibly etched in the minds and hearts of all patriotic Americans. Every schoolboy committed to memory the noble andheroic words of another American spy, Nathan Hale, whosefailure in his principal mission cost him his life. Judge VanDyke waited until he was 66 years of age to chronicle hisgrandfather's life, and only after a thorough and painstakingsearch and investigation into the truth of the story, since hehad first heard the tale long before as a mere youth listening tothe tales of an aged grandfather. He had only been fifteenwhen John Honeyman died. In his 1873 account, the Judgestates:

" . . . . The writer was well acquainted with him (referringto Abraham Baird) during his latter years, and he was one of thepersons from whom much of the information herein narrated wasreceived "

Furthermore, Judge Van Dyke had the additional benefitof hearing the foregoing events retold by his Aunt Jane whospent her life after her father's death in the Van Dyke household. She is reported to have been a bright, intelligent lady.Another source of verification to which the Judge had accesswas a Griggstown veteran of the Revolution who, while retelling John Honejnnan's story, volunteered to Van Dyke:"Johnny Honeyman did not have to go to Nova Scotia." Thesignificance of this remark is clear when it is recalled thatmany Tory sympathizers in America moved with their belongings to the more congenial surroundings of Nova Scotia afterthe Revolution ended.

No less an authority than William S. Stryker, the historian of the American Revolution in New Jersey wrote: "It is awell-established tradition that the most reliable account of

Colonel Rail's post at Trenton was given by Washington's spy.

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John Honeyman, of Griggstown, Somerset County. There appears to be no doubt that the information given by him thatwinter night was the direct cause of the movement on Trentonthree days afterwards."

Numerous contributors to magazines, as well as featurewriters in many newspapers, have published accounts of JohnHoneyman containing much of the material used in this address. These references are contained in the bibliography prepared in conjunction with the necessary research and travelsin preparation for this talk.

A professor of French literature at Princeton Universiiyand his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Armand Hoog, recently purchasedthe Honeyman home in Griggstown and are now restoring itto its original Colonial style. The present speaker was mostgraciously received by them on a recent visit to their home,and they have become staunch advocates of the Honeymancause. Professor Hoog even proudly exhibits an old etching ofthe death of General Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, and hassentimentally selected a tall soldier standing by the dyingGeneral as John Honeyman.

Virtually every work on American history however,remains totally silent with respect to John Honeyman as weapproach the bicentennial celebration of our nation's independence. The speaker strongly suspects Honeyman's story willalways remain obscure. That great dramatist and biographerof Washington, Rupert Hughes, indeed remarked in his bookGeorge Washington, Savior of the States:

"A splendid monument glorifies Nathan Hale and his nameis a household word in American, though he failed in his shortmission; but for John Honeyman who made the first great victorypossible, there is oblivion."

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND OTHER SOURCES

1. "An Unwritten Account of a Spy of "Washington"by John Van Dyke

Our Home: A Monthly Magazine of Original ArticlesVolume I —1873, edited by A. Van Doren Honeyman.

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2. History of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, New Jersey,compiled by James P. Snell, Fhiladelpbia,'Everts & Peck, 1881

"John Honeyman," pages 811-812.

3. Somerset County Historical QuarterlyVolume II—Oct. 1913 No. 4, Pg. 315—grave of John Honeyman.Volume IV — Apr. 1915 No. 2, Pg. 132—^proof of loss by John

Honeyman of horses to Continental Troops.

4. The Honeyman Family, 1912, A.V.D. Honeyman.

5. American Heritage—The Magazine of History,August, 1957, pg. 58: "A Spy for Washington."

6. George Washington Crossed Here — Christmas Night, 1776,by Ann Hawkes Hutton, Publisher: Dorrance & Co., Inc. 1948.

7. Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society,July 1966, pg. 174"The Case of John Honeyman: Mute Evidence"

by Anna O'Dea & Samuel A. Pleasants

8. FICTION: Lights Across the Delaware,by David Taylor, J. B. Lippincott Co.,Philadelphia & New York, 1954.

9. FICTION: The Spy and General Washington,by VTlliam Wise, E. P. Button & Co., Inc., New York,Copyright 1965.

10. Clippings from files of the Somerset Messenger Gazette,Somerville, New Jersey,

11. Stories of New Jersey, by Frank R. Stockton, Rutgers UniversityPress, New Brunswick, N. J., Copyright 1961.

12. Argosy Magazine, March, 1965 Issue, Vol. 36 No. 3,Article on John Honeyman.

13. Pamphlet from "McKonkey Ferry Museum,"Washington Crossing State Park, New Jersey.

14. Newspai)er Accounts:

(a) Newark Sunday Call, June 2, 1946,"Most Famous New Jersey Spy."

(b) Newark Sunday News, July 20,1947,"Let's Explore — Upper Hunterdon."


(c) This Week Magazine, Nov. 1, 1964,with Philadelphia Sunday BuUetin,"George Washington — Master Spy."

(d) The Evening Times, Trenton, New Jersey,Friday, December 24, 1965,"John Honeyman, Washington's Spy

Made Victory at Trenton Possible."

15. National Broadcasting Company—American Heritage SeriesMarch 12,1961—"The Secret Rebel"Author: Mann Rubin—lead role: Hugh O'Brian

HARVEST HOME

MEETING

of

Chester and Montgomery Counties

at the

Valley Forge Encampment Ground

JULY 26, 1828.Edited by John F. Reed

(As the nation approaches the 200th anniversary of itsbirth, and with so many Revolutionary events having electedMontgomery County as the scene of their enactment, citizensof the County may turn with interest to the earliest recordedanniversary ceremonies commemorating the encampment atValley Forge—the semi-centennial celebration of 1828.Although this celebration purported to be a combined com-memoration of the evacuation of Valley Forge and the Fourthof July, the ceremonies were postponed to a date more convenient to the local rural citizenry. Actually the ceremoniesturned out to be less of a commemoration of Valley Forgeand the National Birthday than a local political caucus infavor of John Quincy Adams against the pretensions, whichproved successful, of Andrew Jackson to the presidency of theUnited States. Nevertheless the ceremonies at least commencedas a commemoration of the heroism of the Continental Armyin 1777-8.

Except for a few notes, the text of the following description of the ceremonies has been taken verbatim from anexceedingly rare pamphlet in the editor's collection. The pamphlet was published in 1828. Copies of this pamphlet are alsoto be found in the Valley Forge Historical Society, the Histor-

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ical Society of Pennsylvania and the Library Comyany ofPhiladelphia. The pamphlet was republished in part in theProceedings of the Centennial Celebration of the Occupationof Valley Forge by the Continental Army, 1878, Philadelphia,1879.)

A Report of the

HARVEST HOME

July 2^th, 1828,

at

Valley Forge Encampment Ground.

Committee of Arrangement

David Townshend,Nathaniel Brooke,Maurice Richardson,Townshend Haines,David Wilson, Jr.,Daniel Abrahams,Mathew Roberts,Abraham Brower,Philip Kendall,Thomas Reed.

Note.—The actual number of persons that took tickets forthe dinner was 2300. Mr. Woodman, the contractor, furnished,besides, dinners for upwards of 700; and a large number dinedelsewhere.

The farmers of Pennsylvania are so much occupied withtheir harvesting on and about the 4th of July, that they cannot, conveniently, give to the National Festival that attentionwhich it may claim from every citizen, and especially thoseso truly patriotic as the yeomanry of Pennsylvania. It has,therefore, become a custom, in some parts of this State, for thegood people to select some day near the close of July in whichto celebrate their nation's independence and their "HARVESTHOME."


In accordance with this custom, a large number of thepeople of Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties assembled on Saturday, the 26th of July, 1828, at Valley Forge—the ground rendered sacred by the sufferings of the Americanarmy under Washington—^with a view to celebrate their greatfestivals, and strengthen each other in the love of their country.

The ground on which they assembled is covered with wood;but still bears traces of having been a military position. Theremains of a breastwork are to be seen running along the browof the hill towards the river,—^thrown up in the severity ofthe winter half a century ago, as a protection against suddenattack, and raised by the labour of a patriotic band of freemen,of whom very few now survive.

On this ground, and in the neighbourhood, the Americanarmy passed the winter after the battle of Brandjwine,—andliving in huts hastily put up,—amid snow and ice, and scarcity,and the apprehension of attack from a vastly superior Britishforce which was all the while enjoying the comforts of dryquarters, hickory fires, and abundant rations in the city (of)Philadelphia.

The Valley Forge encampment ground now commands aprospect in every direction of a prosperous, fertile, healthy,and plentiful country—^but it once witnessed a far differentscene, and echoed with far different sounds from those whichare heard at a mirthful HARVEST HOME.

"At no period of the war," says the historian, "had theAmerican army been reduced to a situation of greater perilthan during the winter at Valley Forge. It has been alreadystated, that more than once they were absolutely without food.Even while their condition was less desperate in this respect,their stock of provisions was so scanty that there was seldomat any time in the stores a quantity sufficient for the use of thetroops for one week. Consequently, had the enemy moved outin force the American army could not have continued in camp.


.The want of provisions would have forced them out of it; andtheir deplorable condition with respect to clothes disabledthem from keeping the field in winter. The returns of February exhibit the astonishing number of three thousand ninehundred and eighty-nine men in camp unfit for duty for wantof clothes. Of this number scarcely a man had a pair of shoes.Even among those returned capable of doing duty, very manywere so badly clad, that exposure to the colds of the seasonmust have destroyed them. Although the total of the armyexceeded seventeen thousand men, the present effective rankand file amounted to only five thousand and twelve. The returns throughout the winter do not essentially vary from thatwhich has just been particularly stated.

While the sufferings of the soldiers, first, during a wintercampaign, and afterwards in what were termed winter quarters, filled the hospitals, a dreadful mortality still continuedto prevail in those miserable receptacles of the sick wheredeath was often found by those who entered them in quest ofhealth. The provision made for them, which was at best inadequate to their wants, was said to be misapplied. They werecrowded in small apartments, and a violent putrid fever ragedamong them, which carried off much greater numbers than allthe diseases of the camp."

The meeting held at this interesting spot, on Saturday the26th of July, 1828, was the largest that has yet assembled onsuch an occasion. The day was, though very warm, beautifullyclear and tranquil. The morning was ushered in by the firingof cannon, and by 8 o'clock, the free and independent citizensof the adjoining counties had already begun to assemble; andby 12 o'clock their numbers had increased to at least FOURTHOUSAND, and continued greatly to increase during thewhole of the afternoon, until the assemblage exceeded the mostsanguine calculation. It was indeed a cheering spectacle, aproper tribute to the memories of our fathers, and of the"great and glorious day" established by their virtue and confirmed by their blood.

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At noon the Declaration of Independence was read by Dr.Wm. Harris, of Chester county in a manner worthy of the document itself, of the occasion, and of the delightful assembly offreemen by whom he was surrounded.

On the stage erected for the occasion were seated some ofthe most venerable and distinguished surviving heroes of therevolution, all of whom had participated on the very sameground in all the distresses and sufferings of our army in '77-'78.

When the Declaration was ended, the noble band of music,consisting of 25 respectable citizens from Bethlehem, Northampton county, who had generously volunteered their servicesfor the occasion, struck up a national air; its fine tones, however, were soon lost amid the thundering of cannon, and theacclamations of the crowd.

Then was pronounced an eloquent and masterly oration byCol. John G. Watmough. In this the orator successfully shewedthe pre-eminence of civil virtue, and how its principles hadconstituted the very living principle of our existence as a nation, from the firat landing of the pilgrim fathers, through thewhole of our revolution, and up to tiie present crisis in ournational affairs.

Immediately after the oration the company moved to theshades of the adjoining woods, to partake of an excellent coldcollation, prepared for the occasion by Mr. Abisha T. Woodman, of the Valley Forge, to whom every degree of praise isdue for his skill and perseverance in providing for so large amultitude. For this purpose thirteen tables had been laid, 164feet long each, containing 1620 plates, and all radiating fromthe outer ring of a small circle, within which was the band.

The following named respectable citizens acted as officersof the day, by the request of the Committee of Arrangement,

President — Jonathan Roberts.

Vice Presidents — Townshend Haines, Nathan Penny-


packer, William Williamson, Col. David Dickey, David Potts,Thomas Smith, Edward Darlington, George Sheaff, Richard B.Jones, John Schlater, Dr. Jacob Dewees, Charles S. Iredell,Jacob Hagy, and Philip Kendall.

The seats at the table were speedily occupied, and the beef,ham, potatoes and bread disappeared rapidly before the keenappetites of the company. The larger proportion, however,had dined elsewhere, or partaken of refreshments which wereabundantly offered by numerous suttlers [sic] in the woods.

A few invited guests were seated at the table where Jonathan Roberts, Esq. \jormer JJ. S. Senator from Pennsylvaniaand an inhabitant of Tipper Merion Township'] presided; anda succession of apt and patriotic sentiments, in the form oftoasts, were proclaimed and met the universal approbation ofthe meeting, testified by loud and repeated cheers, viz:

First Toast.

THE FOURTH OF JULY, 1776, and the memory of thesages who made it "a great and glorious day."

(EditoFs note: each toast, as published in the pamphlet, isfollowed by long explanatory "remarks'* of a political nature,but since these "remarks'* are not particularly pertinent to theactual ceremonies on the occasion, they have been deleted.)

Second Toast.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, John Q.Adams — bred up at the feet of the sages of the revolution,his whole life has been a brilliant illustration of their virtuesand their precepts.

Third Toast.

The Administration of the General Government, — Patriotic, wise, economical, and efficient, regarding only thewelfare of their country, they have dared the utmost fury offaction, and defied all combinations. [EditoFs note: an attackon Andrew Jackson.]

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Fourth Toast,

THE UNION OF THE STATES — A file to the vipers,imported or indigenous, who would poison our political andsocial happiness.

Fifth Toast.

WASHINGTON — A constellation himself: weak eyescannot perceive that in the blended lustre of his talents andhis virtues, every star was of the first magnitude.

Sixth Toast.

HENRY CLAY — The intrepid champion of his country'srights, and advocate of American industry; his patriotism andhis talents have been sufficient to insure the envy of thosewhom his splendour has eclipsed, and the hatred of all whohate the American system.

Seventh Toast.

AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURES, and COMMERCE— and all who are engaged in them: equal protection to each,the fair basis of the American system.

Eighth Toast.

Internal improvement — May every labourer in this greatsystem, imitate the example of the President of the UnitedStates, and when he meets with an obstacle, take off his coatand go to work.

Ninth Toast.

RICHARD RUSH — A patriot and a Pennsylvanian, andthe son of a patriot and a Pennsylvanian. Shall he be put downbecause he was not bom south of the Potomac? No. [Editor'snote: Rush was Secretary of the Treasury and the Whigcandidate for Vice President on the Adams ticket; he wasthe son of the Signer, Benjamin Rush.'\

Tenth Toast.

THE TARIFF BILL and its real advocates recently burntin effigy in South Carolina — May these bonfires of the South

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be beacon lights to the friends of American Industry andnational union. So shall "these blazes give more light thanheat."

[Editor's note: the South was opposed to the high tariffs thatprotected Northern industries, thereby raising foreign tariffson imports that the South desired to buy.'\

Eleventh Toast.

THE PEOPLE OF PENNSYLVANIA — It is a reproachto their understandings that the Livingstons of Louisiana,the Stevensons of Virginia, and the Eatons of Tennessee, shouldmake an extensive pilgrimage in the hope of betraying theminto the support of a southern policy.[Editor's note: lAvingston, Stevenson and Eaton were Jack-sonian Democrats."]

Twelfth Toast.

THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA li.e. Shulze]— He has twice, in his annual messages, in disregard offactious violence, avowed his confidence in the capacity andvirtue of those who now administer the government of theUnion. The people applaud his sound discrimination.

Thirteenth Toast.

THE MINORITY of the Pennsylvania delegation in the20th Congress — Their policy — fidelity to the interests oftheir constituents: Their reward — the approbation of theirfellow-citizens.

[Editor's note: the majority of the Pennsylvania delegateswere Jacksonian Democrats.]

Besides the foregoing regular toasts, there were many volunteer sentiments offered by different citizens, and receivedwith equal good feeling and enthusiasm. Before the regulartoasts had all been announced Townshend Haines, Esq., ofChester County, rose and offered the following —

The health of our distinguished guest and fellow citizen,JOHN SERGEANT — He has so lived as to merit his

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country's highest confidence: His talents, acquirements andexperience eminently qualify him for her service.

[Editor's note: Sergeant was a representative of Philadelphiain Congress."]

In reply to the compliment contained in the above toast,Mr. Sergeant arose and addressed the meeting in a speech thatwas received with great enthusiasm, and frequently interrupted by hearty cheers.

At the close of his address he offered the following sentiment —

CIVIL MAGISTRATES — The servants, not the mastersof the constitution; may they be selected for their dispositionto obey, and not for their talent for command.

The following toast was also offered by Townshend Haines,Esq., viz.

COLONEL JOHN G. WATMOUGH, Orator of the Day —The honourable wounds which he received at Erie, have nowhealed to scars. These attest his valour, as the sentimentswhich he has this day pronounced, prove that military ardor,chastened by education and reflection, is not incompatiblewith a profound reverence for the constitution and laws of thecountry.

[Editor's note: "Watmough, as lieutenant of artillery, wasseverely wounded in the defense of Fort Erie against theBritish, Aug, 15, ISlJf.]

Col. Watmough afterwards arose, and after apologizingfor again intruding himself upon the notice of his fellowcitizens, begged leave to introduce to their acquaintance oneof those admirable worthies with whom were associated allthe glories and recollections of our revolutionary war — a manwho, on this very ground, now the seat of so much hilarityand joy, had shared all the perils and disasters of the gloomywinter of '77-78 — the companion of Washington, Green(e),


and Lafayette — the friend of the venerated Steuben, andsince the stern, undeviating republican, and the advocate ofcivil liberty. — I introduce to your acquaintance, then, fellowcitizens, the Colonel added, our distinguished guest —

PETER S. DUPONCEAU, one of the soldiers of the ValleyForge encampment, extensively known for his talents andacquirements, and esteemed for his virtues; he deserves thethanks of that country whose liberties he assisted to achieveby his sword, and whose reputation he has raised by hislearned labours.

[Editor's note: Duponceau came from France as Baron vonSteuhen's aide in 1778.'\

Mr. Duponceau rose, and returned thanks to the meeting,for the honour done him. Nothing he said could be moregratifying to an old soldier of the revolution than the invitation he had received to join with them in the commemoration,on this sacred spot, of the declaration of our nation's independence; and the too flattering manner by which he wasnow presented to their notice, by far exceeded his deserts. Hewas happy to say, however, that he cordially participated inthe sentiments that animated them on this occasion. For

several years he had entirely abstained from mixing in activepolitics, but he could not resist the opportunity offered himof revisiting these scenes, which fifty years ago exhibited aspectacle so different from the one now presented to his view.

But the satisfaction he felt was much damped by observingthat, of his brother officers who had shared with him thedangers and the privations of the winter of 1778, he had metonly one, (Capt. Alexander Moore) in so numerous an assembly ; which showed what ravages death had made in that finearmy which once filled this encampment with animation andlife.

In a few years not one of them would remain; and all thathe, and a few surviving soldiers had witnessed and still couldrelate, would live only in tradition and the volumes of history.


But quitting, for a moment, the contemplation of thesescenes, Mr. Duponceau proceeded to say, that although he hadwithdrawn from active political life, he was not indifferent tothe welfare of his country; nor was he one of those who, whendifferences of opinion existed among his fellow citizens, couldremain neutral—taking part neither with one nor the other.

On the great question which now agitated the public mindthe election of 1828'] he had no hesitation to say that he

was a friend to the present administration of the general government. As this was the first time that he had publiclyavowed these sentiments, though he had frequently done it inprivate, he thought himself bound briefly to state his reasonsfor the opinion he entertained.

He would say nothing derogatory to the character of Gen.Jackson; he was a great warrior, and posterity would do himjustice. But he preferred to him our present tried and worthyPresident, John Q. Adams. Perhaps there was some feelingmixed with the sentiments he thus entertained; he loved everything connected with our glorious revolution; he loved revolutionary scenes, revolutionary recollections, revolutionary men,revolutionary names.

At that period to which he had before alluded, fifty yearsago, three illustrious names stood pre-eminent above the rest—they were Hancock, Adams and Washington. It need not bewondered at that Washington is named the last; in those dayshe was only known as a warrior-chief, and in those days themilitary was in strict subordination to the civil power, andtook rank after it. He was happy that it was still so at present; and hoped it would so continue while our republic existed.

But, independent of this feeling, one serious considerationhad mainly contributed to fix his opinion. He had heard manyobjections against the election of General Jackson; he couldnot examine whether they were well founded or not; he hadheard hut one against the choice of Mr. Adams, and that heconsidered as an insult to this great and virtuous nation. It wassaid that he obtained his last election by means of intrigue and


corruption.—Corruption of whom? he would ask: Why, of therepresentatives of the United States. IN.B., the Adîms-Jack-son election of 182^ was thrown into the House of Representatives; Adams was elected"], of the successors of that immortalCongress of 1776, who, little more than half a century ago,pledged their sacred honour for the maintenance of the national rights and liberties: And is that sacred pledge forfeited?forfeited in so short a time? And has it so soon given place tocorruption and vice? Has our nation, once so renowned for itsrepublican virtues, so degenerated in the short space of fiftyyears ? For be not mistaken,—if your representatives are corrupt, you are corrupt likewise; for they are chosen, freelychosen, by you; they are a fair extract from the national mass.If from a cask of liquor you take out a cup full and that cupful is corrupt, the whole contents of the vessel are corrupt also.

And where are the signs of that corruption which has sorapidly taken place without any apparent cause? Which ofyour delegated authorities has ever made his fortune by meansof the powers you have entrusted him with? Surely, not yourPresidents—Washington, Adams and Madison retired, if notpoorer, at least not richer than they were when they came intooffice.—Jefferson died insolvent, and his honourable debts areyet unpaid by the country. Monroe retired poor, and has notreason to boast of republican gratitude. If you look to your inferior officers, you will find the same results. No; you are nota corrupt people; but if you were, as is vilely insinuated, it isof no consequence who you choose for your chief magistrate.Choose then General Jackson, or any other man whom youplease; not, however, for President of these United States—make him King, Emperor, Dictator, Sultan—any thing but thechief magistrate of a free people: for if you are such as youare represented, you are not worthy of the name of freemen.

But, setting all these considerations aside, John QuincyAdams has been tried and not found wanting. Under his administration our country has prospered, and continues to prosper in a manner that exceeds our most sanguine expectation. I


would expatiate on these wonders if I were not afraid of taking up too much of your time. But what need of explaining toyou the causes of that prosperity which you all feel, particularly when those causes lie open before your eyes?

But though you feel and know the high state of happinessand prosperity to which our country has advanced under theauspices of our virtuous rulers, you cannot be made sensibleof their full extent unless you compare our present situationwith what it was at the time when Washington's brave armyoccupied this spot in the memorable winter of 1778; in thetimes, as a great writer of the day \i.e. Thomas Paine]expressed himself, that tried men's sovXs,

Then you would not have seen the thousands assembled inthis sequestered spot partaking of the good cheer of plentifultables, and rending the air with shouts of happiness and joy;but in the miserable huts on the site on which these tables nowstand you would have seen naked and famished soldiers, in thedepth of a most inclement winter, separated only by this littleriver {the SchuyUdU) and the small space of 21 miles from anumerous, well fed, well clothed and well disciplined hostilearmy, which a single day's march might have brought downupon us.

At that time no nation in Europe had acknowledged our independence except a few insufficient succours secretly sent tous from France; we were left entirely to our own resources,which were alas! all centered in the courage and patriotism ofour rulers and of our brave soldiers.

Despondency reigned every where except in the hearts ofthose who watched and suffered for our safety. I cannot wellrepresent to you with what fortitude, resignation and patiencethese severe trials were borne by the soldiers of the revolution.They never broke into loud murmurs, much less into mutiny ordisobedience. [Editors note: there was a brief mutiny at Valley Forge on Dec. 22, 1777, prior to Duponceau's arrival inFebruary, 1778.'] I have seen them when pressed by hunger


sometimes pop their heads out of their poor huts, and call outin an under tone "no bread, no soldier!" but a single, kindword from an officer would still their complaints, and theywere willing to bear every thing for the sake of liberty and oftheir country.

They even submitted under these hardships to the strictdiscipline lately introduced among them by Baron Steuben, towhich they had not been before accustomed.—And where wasat that time your great Washington? Here (pointing to theheadquarters at some distance); in that humble dwelling, partaking of the hardships and privations of his brave followers. Shall I describe to you his table on which was daily served(when it could be had) a scanty piece of meat, with some hard

bread and a few potatoes, where the health and prosperity ofthe nation was drank [sic] in humble toddy, and the luxuriousdesert [sic] consisted of a plate of hickory nuts?

Yet what are the sumptuous tables of the kings and princesof Europe compared with the modest board of that illustriousman? Had you seen with what dignity he presided at thesepoor repasts, and at the same time how he encouraged thoseof his officers whom he admitted to the honour of partakingof them, you would have witnessed a scene worthy of the pencil of Homer and of the greatest poets of ancient or modemtimes.

But I have not told you all; it is but little known, and itought to be known every where, that his incomparable wife,Mrs. Washington, shared with him in all the dangers andhardships of this never to be forgotten winter. Yes, Mrs.Washington encamped at Valley Forge in the winter of1778, undauntedly following the fortunes of her husband andof her country. I still see her at the head of that table, withher mild, but dignified countenance. Grave yet cheerful, hercountenance and her manner reflected the feelings of the herowhose name she gloried to bear. Her presence inspired fortitude, and those who came to her with almost despondinghearts retired full of hope and confidence in the wisdom of

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their rulers, in the talents of their chief, and in the high destinies of their country.

Now, my fellow citizens, compare those dreary scenes withwhat you now witness, look at the degree of prosperity whichour country has attained under the guidance of the wise administrations who have succeeded each other to the presentmoment, and do not abandon the positive good which you nowenjoy for the vague and foolish expectation of something better. Let very well alone. You cannot be better than you are;you may he worse.

Mr. Duponceau concluded with again returning thanks forthe honour done him on this occasion, and offered the following toast.

"Old Chester and Montgomery counties, the former ofwhich was honoured with the first footsteps of the great founder of Pennsylvania, and the presence of Washington and hisbrave army in the most trying times of the Republic, and bothdistinquished by the virtue and patriotism of their citizens.—Happiness and prosperity to them." [Editors note: apparentlyDuponceau did not associate Washington, the Continental Army and Valley Forge with Montgomery County which, until178/}, was part of old Philadelphia County.']

This address was received with great satisfaction and applause by all who were near enough to hear it distinctly; andloudly cheered.

A large number more of volunteer toasts were offered bydifferent individuals, expressive of the feelings which animated them on this occasion.—^for example,

By David Townshend.—Jonathan Roberts. In the publiccouncils for nearly a quarter of a century, he devoted his talents to his country's dearest interests, and now in the actualcultivation of his farm,, he is engaged in the same laudable purpose, regardless of the vituperation of factious demagogues.

Mr. Roberts returned his thanks, after much cheering, for

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this compliment, and made an interesting and instructive address to the meeting.

Matthew Roberts then gave the following:—Dr. SamuelAnderson—în the Legislature of the State his voice was raisedto extend the blessings of education to our Youth; In that ofthe Nation, no less powerfully exerted in favor of Americanindustry.

To which Dr. Anderson replied in a very neat and appropriate speech, and concluded by offering the following;—TheFarmers of Pennsylvania—Industrious, enterprising and intelligent: They understand their interests too well to aid inputting down an Administration whose measures are so manifestly indentified with the settled policy of the State.

By Jonathan Roberts—Commodore William Bainbridge:An ornament to his profession and his country, and on no occasion was that country more pleased with her defenders thanwhen the halo of victory encircled his standard.

By John Philip Mayer—The United States; The only happy country on the globe.

By Mr. WetherilU-0\^ Hickory: Valuable for its commonuses, but now perverted to kindle the flame of insurrection.

[Editor's note: a sardonic play on Jackson's nickname ofcourse.']

By Jacob Fitzwater—^The administration party in Pennsylvania : Their cause is holy—^there needs but a vigorous effort to render their success certain.

By James Maddock—Labour, honorable and useful labour:The source of all our wealth and prosperity, a nation cannotbe independent while she withholds the need of preference tothe labour of her own people.

By B. Reiff—Party spirit: May its violence at all times beheld in strict subordination to the dictates of truth, moral rectitude and genuine patriotism.


By Joshua Porter, of Chester County—The Valley Forgeencampment. The footsteps of our fathers marked it witiiblood: from the soil thus fertilized have sprung the fruits ofIndependence and peace.

By Adam Siter—Internal Improvement and Domestic Manufactures : Pennsylvania can never be so infatuated as to support men who are hostile to the measures on which her ownprosperity depends.

By Philip Kendall—^Mathew Carey. Although the friendsof Jackson have burnt his effigy, his works have survived theconflagration, and will transmit his name to posterity as thatof a public benefactor. [Editor's note: Carey was a famouspublisher and economist, and a bitter anti-Jacksonite.l

By the Committee of Arrangement—Our venerable guest,Captain Alexander Moore, one of the "living records of theRevolution," who endured the hardships of our countrymenupon this hallowed ground with the army of Washington.

By Charles J. Davis — Roberts and Lacock — fearless political mariners who are manfully stemming the torrent of popular error.

By James Brady—Our Manufactures—let them receive amaternal protection in their infancy, and in mature age theywill take care of themselves.

By William P. Hibberd — The surviving Patriots of theAmerican Revolution.

By M. Richardson — Henry Clay — the fearless Defenderof the rights of man.

By Col. Benj. Smith—May the good sense of the people ofthe United States of America at our October election for theirChief Magistrate fairly and honestly discriminate between thetalents of an acknowledged Statesman of the first class ii.e.,Adams'\ and a mere military man lJackson'\ to discharge theduties of that office with honour to himself and credit to hiscountry.


By Thomas Wersler—The American System—^We approveand advocate it as the great engine of our future prosperity.

By Peter H. Yamall — CHARLES MINER and DR. SAMUEL ANDERSON —Our Representatives in Congress —theirentire devotion to the dearest interests of Pennsylvanians entitle them to the lasting confidence and gratitude of their constituents.

By B. Rowland, Jr.—CHARLES MINER—a faithful andefficient advocate in Congress, and through the press of thebest intereste of his country. [Editor's note: Miner was a WestChester newspaperman and publisher.']

By Adam Siter—The Governor of Pennsylvania—So longas he supports the true principles of political economy thefriends of the American System will support him.

By Abisha T. Woodman—Domestic Industry—under thefostering care of our present chief magistrate it will flourishand extend its branches like the cedars of Lebanon.

By Wm. Riland—Gen. Andrew Jackson—^May he pass theevening of his days in peaceful retirement at the Hermitage,and be blessed with genuine repentence for his numerous follies. \N.B., the Hermitage of course was Jackson's home inTennessee.]

By John Quay—The American Revolution—A scene of appalling trials and difficulties, but the standard of liberty, erected upon a virtuous foundation, is immovable!

By Dr. Joseph Cloud, Jr.—ÂBNER LACOCK. Far distantbe the day when we shall again be doomed to behold a representative of a free people compelled to arm himself against acandidate for the Presidency. [Editor's note: Jackson hadthreatened to attack Lacock physically on the Senate floor.]

By John Rinewalt—The President of the United States—may he be well rewarded for his glorious, economical Administration.

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By George Sheaff—ÎCentucky. She will show herself amongthe first to crush the aspiring hopes of the calumniator [Jacfc-sori] of her favorite son [Ctoy].

By Peter Conrad—^The memory of the Six Militia Men—Sacrificed without law and without offence, after havingfaithfully served their country; their unjust fate will be recorded in history to warn their countrjunen in all succeedingtimes against the pretensions of military tyrants to civil rule.[Editor's note: this toast refers to six soldiers executed onJackson's order for mutiny; there was a question of their guilt]

By Benjamin Jones—The memory of General Washingtonwho conducted a great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of civil power throughall disasters and changes. [N.B., another oblique attack onJackson.]

By Judge Ferguson, of Philadelphia (a liberal contributorin support of the Declaration of '76, now at the advanced ageof eighty.) Pennsylvania—^when roused to her interest willdefend it upon American principles—^the principles of reason,sound policy and free election.

By John G. Bull—May no slave-dealer or slave-driver everbe elected President of the United States. iJackson was a slaveoioner.]

By Dr. Jacob Dewees—The people of Pennsylvania, trueto the interests of the Union. In 1814 united with the South

against the Hartford Convention—they will now unite with theEast against the traitorous proceedings of the rebellious spirits of the South. [Editor's note: at the Hartford Conventionthe New England states threatened to secede from the Unionbecause of their opposition to the War of 1812; in 18S2 SouthCarolina loould assert that she had the right to nullify her par-ticipation in the Union. Jackson's threat to invade the state,however, ended the South Carolinian's threat to secede,]

By A. Garrett—Burr and Jackson—^friends and intimates

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—shall treason be a passport to the Presidency? [Editor'snote: Jackson had known Burr, and the Whigs therefore falsely accused Jackson of being privy to Burros conspiracy.

By Col. Dickey—The memory of Anthony Wayne, the Revolutionary hero of Chester County.

By J. M. Davis—Universal Sufferage and equal rights. Thevotes of freemen should never be given to a candidate who hassupported aristocratic distinctions between the rich and poor.[Ati odd accusation, since Jackson was anything but aristocratic, and was supported for the most part by non-aristocratic support&rs. Whigs, however, may have considered thatthe fact that Jackson was a slave-owner gave him "airs."]

By Dr. Harris—JOHN SERGEANT. We rejoice to findhim in the midst of us, and that we have had an opportunityto express our high respect for so distinguished a citizen: Distinguished for the republican simplicity of his manners; distinguished for his patriotism, for his wisdom, and above allfor his high moral and political honesty.

In the cardinal points of his character we trace a strongresemblance to the present presidential incumbent. May wenot indulge the hope that Pennsylvania will soon assume herproper rank, and give to the nation a chief magistrate whosemoral and intellectual fitness will not suffer in comparisonwith any of his predecessors.

By Benjamin Evans—CHARLES MINER—^Faithful, ableand patriotic—^the friends of civil government will cordiallyco-operate to secure his re-election.

By Col. Wilson—MILITARY CHIEFTAINS, Ministers ofthe Gospel, and Statesmen, entitled to the gratitude of theirfellow citizens, so long as they confine themselves to the duties of their respective professions. [Editor's note: no comment.']

Besides the volunteer toasts or sentiments here recorded, agreat number were handed in by different individuals expres-


sive of their feelings and opinions. They all shewed the samespirit—attachment to our country, to republican principles,and satisfaction with the present Administration of the General Government, marked them all.

The Meeting broke up at an early hour and separated without one single accident or unpleasant occurrence to mar thegeneral satisfaction.

(Editor's closing note: considering the number of toasts thatwere imbibed, even if the beverage was only vinous it is to bewondered that there were no "unpleasant occurrences," andon %ohat plane of sobriety or semi-intoxication the affair wasconcluded. As for the fact that no accidents were recorded,fortunately the horse-drawn vehicles of yesteryear were farsafer conveyances than the deadly machines of modern man.Whatever the alcoholic euphoria of these ancestral minds onthat day, however, patriotism was still an abiding faith even ifclouded with political animosity, and was in itself a constantstate of euphoria that was induced by the exalted souls andminds of freemen who really needed no vinous stimulous tomake them express their love of country.)

A CURIOUS COUNTY DEED

Recorded in This Indenture, Made the second day of Feh-Deed Book 402, ruary A.D. one thousand eight-hundred andPaffG 377® ninety-five 1895 Between Solomon K. Grimlyof the Township of Upper Salford, in the County of Montgomery and State of Pennsylvania, Notary Public, of the onepart, and James Z. Koons, his Son-in-law, of the Township ofUpper Salford, in the County and State aforesaid, of the otherpart.

Whereas, the Creator of the Earth by Parole and liveryof seizen, did enfeoff the parents of mankind to wit; Adamand Eve, of All that certain tract of land called and known inthe Planetary system by the name of the Earth, together withall and singular the advantages, woods, waters, water courses,easements, liberties, privileges and all others the appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, To have and to hold to them the said Adam and Eve andtheir heirs of their bodies lawfully to begotten, in feetailGeneral for ever, as by the said feoffment recorded by Mosesin the first Chapter of the first Book of his Records Commonly called Genesis, by reference being thereunto had will morefully and at large appear.

And Whereas, the said Adam and Eve died seized of thepremises aforesaid in feetail General, leaving issue, heirs,(children) born of their bodies to wit, sons and daughters,who entered in the same premises and became thereof seizedas tenants in common by virtue of the donation aforesaid,and multiplied their seed upon the Earth.

And Whereas, in process of time the heirs of the saidAdam and Eve, having become very numerous and finding itinconvenient to remain in common as aforesaid besoughtthemselves to make partition of the lands and tenements aforesaid, to and among themselves, and they did accordingly make

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such partition. AND WHEREAS by virtue of the said partition made by the heirs of said Adam and Eve, All that certaintract of land called and knovm on the general plan of the saidEarth by the name of North America, parcel of the said largeTract "was allotted and set over unto certain of the heirs afore

said to them, and their heirs General in fee simple, who entered into the same and became thereof seized as aforesaid in

their demesne as of fee, and peopled the same alloted lands inseveralty, and made partition thereof to and amongst theirdescendants.

AND WHEREASf afterwards, now deemed in time Immemorial, a Certain United People called Indians of NorthAmerica, heirs and descendants of the said grantees of America, became seized, and for a long time thereof the memoryof Man runneth to the contrary having been seized in theirdemesne as of fee of and (amongst other lands) In the Northdivision of America, in a certain tract of Country and landthen called Perkiomy and Goshehoppa, in then called Philadelphia County and State of Pennsylvania.

AND WHEREAS, the said Grantees as aforesaid attheir Great Council in General Assembly met, and by the adviceand consent of said Grantees, Great Chiefs, namely Shakhop-pa, Secane, Malebore, and Sangora, by their certain Deed offeoffment with livery of seizen did on the 30th day of JulyA.D. 1685. grant, bargain, sell, release and enfeoff, alien andconfirm unto William Penn, Governor, otherwise called soleproprietor of Pennsylvania amongst other land situated between (now Chester and Pennepack Creek) and extendingup into the Country, in a North West direction from the sourceof the Streams, Two full days Journey, that parcel of Countrycalled Perkiomy, and Goshehoppa was included in said purchase, situated on the North East side of the River Schuylkill,then called Philadelphia County and State of Pennsylvania,To have and to hold unto him the said William Penn aforesaidhis heirs and assigns in fee simple, as by the same feoffmententered amongst other records at Harrisburg in the State of

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Pennsylvania, recourse being thereunto had will more fully appear.

AND WHEREAS the said William Penn, Governor andProprietor as aforesaid became so thereof seized, on or aboutthe 20th day of July A.D. 1718. died intestate, leaving surviving his widow, Hannah Penn, and Sons Thomas Penn andRichard Penn, then generally called Proprietors of Pennsylvania, to whom the greatest part of the aforesaid Tract ofland descended in fee simple.

AND WHEREAS, the said Thomas Penn and RichardPenn, late Proprietors as aforesaid, and being so thereof seized, did by Patent or Grant under the Great Seal, bearing datethe 17th day of April, A.D. One thousand seven hundredfifty one (1751) for the consideration therein mentioned didgrant, bargain, sell, release and confirm unto Solomon Grimly (who then being a squatter) a certain Tract of Landsituated in then partly Upper Salford Township, formerlycalled Goshehoppa and partly in Skippack and PerkiomenTownship formerly called Perkiomy, in formerly Philadelphia County, now Montgomery County, State of Pennsylvania then bounded by land called Jacob Stet and other vacant land, Containing Ninety nine Acres and one hundredthirty four perches, and Allowances of Six acres to the hundred acres. It being a part of the large tract aforesaid, withthe appurtenances unto the said Solomon Grimly, To haveand to hold the same, his heirs and assigns forever, as in andby the said in part recited Indenture, recorded in then Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in Patent Book A. Vol. 4, Page591, &c. recourse being thereunto had will more fully and atlarge appear.

AND WHEREAS the said Solomon Grimly and Elizabeth his wife by Indenture bearing date the second day ofMay in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred four(1804) for the consideration therein mentioned did (amongstother land) Grant and confirm unto their Son Solomon Grimly a Parcel of said aforementioned Tract, situated partly


in Upper Salford Township and partly in Skippack, Perki-omen and Lower Salford Townships, Containing, NinetySeven acres and one hundred perches of land more or less,To have and hold the same unto him the said Solomon Grimly(the son) his heirs and assigns forever, as in and by the saidin part recited Indenture, recorded in the office for recordingof Deeds at Norristown in the County of Montgomery andState of Pennsylvania, in Deed Book No. 19, Page 4, &c. onthe 16th day of August 1804, recourse being thereunto hadwill more fully and at large appear. And Whereas the saidSolomon Grimly, the Son aforesaid and Hannah his wife bytheir Indenture bearing date the twenty seventh day of MarchA.D. 1837, for the consideration therein mentioned did grantand confirm unto Isaac Grimly (School Teacher) Their son(amongst other land) a parcel of the aforesaid Tract, Containing thirty one acres of land. More or less. To have andto hold unto him the. The said Isaac Grimly (School Teacher,their Son) as aforesaid, his heirs and assigns forever, as inand by the said in part recited Indenture recorded at Norristown aforesaid, in Deed Book, No. 54, Page 419 &c. February19th 1838, and the Release of Dower of John Grimly heir ofsaid Hannah Grimly, Widow, dated the 29th day of NovemberA.D. 1860, and the endorsed Release, Recorded in DeedBook No. 158, Page 150 &c. recourse being thereunto had willmore fully appear.

And Whereas Isaac Grimly, (Teacher as aforesaid) andMary his Wife by Indenture bearing date the Twenty second day of December A.D. 1870, for the consideration moneytherein mentioned did grant and confirm unto Solomon K.Grimly, then Justice of the Peace, (their) oldest Son, nowNotary Public, (party hereto) amongst other land a parcelof the aforesaid Tract of land, Containing thirty one acresof land More or less, To have and to hold the same unto himthe said Solomon K. Grimly his heirs and assigns forever,as in and by the said in part recited Indenture, recorded AtNorristown in Deed Book No. 401, page 404 &c. Recoursebeing thereunto had will more fully appear. Now this Indent


ture Witnesseth, That the said Solomon K. Grimly, {NotaryPublic as aforesaid) for and in consideration of the sum oftwo thousand Two hundred Dollars, lawful money of theUnited States of America, unto him well and truly paid by thesaid James Z. Koons, (his son-in-law) at and before the en-sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereofis hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and confirmed, and by these presentsdoth grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirmunto the said James Z. Koons, and to his heirs and assigns.All that certain Messuage or Tenement and Tract of landSituated partly in the Townships of Upper Salford, LowerSalford, Skippack and Perkiomen Township, bounded anddescribed as follows, viz: Beginning at a stone a corner onthe bank of a Public road leading from Salfordville toSchwenks Ville, thence by land of Alexander R. Tyson andpartly by land of now or late William Bergey deceased, Southforty eight degrees and a half East Seventy two perches andfour tenths to a stone a corner of Jacob K. Bergey's land,thence by the same and land of John D. Alderfer, South fortyone and a quarter degrees West Eighty six perches and eighttenths to a stake a comer near the North East Branch of thePerkiomen Creek, thence down the margin of said BranchCreek South Eighty two degrees West, Eleven perches andtwo tenths to a stake, formerly a Black Oak Tree, thence byland of John W. Markley the four following courses and distances, viz: North Sixteen and a half degrees West, thirtytwo perches and fifteen one hundredths of a perch to a stonea corner. North eighteen and a quarter degrees East, thirtyone perches and eighty one-one hundredths to a stone a comer,North thirty six and three quarter degrees West, Twenty sixperches and nine tenths to a stone a corner, thence by thesame and partly by land of Dillman Stauffer now land ofSusanna Bergey, (widow) North forty two and a quarterdegrees East, forty two perches and fifty five one hundredthsto the place of beginning. Containing thirty one acres ofland he it the same more or less. It bring the greater part


of the same premises already mentioned and recited in thisIndenture, Together with all and singular, the improvements, woods, ways, waters, water courses, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoeverthereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversions and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof;And all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim anddemand whatsoever of him the said Solomon K. Grimly, inlaw, equity or otherwise howsoever of in and to the sameand every part thereof. To have and to hold, the said Messuage and thirty one acres of land, hereditaments and premises hereby granted, or mentioned and intended so to bewith the appurtenances unto the said James Z. Koons, hisheirs and assigns, to and for the only proper use and behoof ofthe said James Z. Koons, his heirs and assigns forever.

And the said Solomon K. Grimly, for himself, his heirs,executors and administrators, Doth by these presents covenant, grant and agree to and with the said James Z. Koons,his heirs and assigns, that he the said Solomon K. Grimly,and his heirs and assigns, all and singular the hereditamentsand premises hereinabove described and granted, or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances untothe said James Z. Koons his heirs and assigns, against himthe said Solomon K. Grimly and his heirs and against all andevery other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof, by from or under him, them or any of them, shall and will well and trulyWarrant and forever defend.

In Witness Whereof, the said parties to these presentshave hereunto interchangeable set their hands and seal, Datedthe day and year first above written.

Sealed and delivered in the presence of us.

Daniel L. Miller ; Solomon K. GrimlyJacob Y. Garges :

Received, the day of the date of the above Indenture of


the above named James Z. Koons the sum of Two thousand

two hundred dollars, lawful money, it being the considerationmoney in full. Witness present at signing.

Daniel L. Miller : Solomon K. GrimlyJacob Y. Garges ;

Montgomery County SS:

On the Second day of February, A.D. 1895, before me thesubscriber a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County,personally appeared the above named Solomon K. Grimly,{Notary Public) and in due form of law acknowledged theabove Indenture to be his act and deed, and desired the samemight be recorded as such.

Witness my hand and Official seal the day and year aforesaid, Mar. 6, 1895.Recorded April 5, 1895.

Daniel Lewis Miller,

Justice of the Peace.

A COUNTY REVOLUTIONARY LETTERThe following letter of Lleut.-General Sir William Howe,

Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in America beforeand during the local campaign of 1777-8, is of distinct interestto Montgomery Countians. Although the letter, which has apparently not been republished in full since 1778, is dated fromPhiladelphia, December 13, 1777, it discusses, from a Britishviewpoint of course, the military actions at Whitemarsh andnear The Gulph. The letter, written during the British occupation of Philadelphia, is the official report of these actionsto Lord George Germain, the British Secretary of State forthe Colonies. Germain, of course, was the alter ego to Frederick Lord North, the British Prime Minister, in the notoriousNorth-Germain Ministry that so unsuccessfully attempted tosubdue the dissident American States.

The letter was first published for the consumption of theBritish public in the London Gazette of January 20, 1778, andwas subsequently reprinted in The Universal Magazine ofKnowledge and Pleasure (London) in the same month andyear. It is from a copy of the latter publication now in thecollections of the Historical Society that the text is here re-published for the delectation of the Society's readers. Thesole alteration in the text is the addition of brief explanatorynotes interpolated within brackets by the Editor. Incidentally,Howe's estimates of American reinforcements and losses areentirely too high.

My Lord,

Lord Cornwallis having applied for leave of absence toattend his private business in Europe, I take this opportunityof sending my dispatches by his Lordship in the Brilliantarmed ship.

Since my last [letter] the enemy, being joined by upwardsof four thousand men, with cannon, from the Northern army

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[which had recently defeated Burgoyne], assembled theirwhole force in a strong camp at White Marsh, covered in partby Sandy Run, fourteen miles distant from hence, with theirright wing on Wissahickon Creek.

Upon a presumption that a forward move might temptthe enemy, after receiving such reinforcement, to give battlefor the recovery of this place Philadelphia], or that avulnerable part might be found to admit of an attack upontheir camp, the army marched on the night of the 4th instant

December], the van commanded by Lieut. Gen. EarlCornwallis, the main body by Lieut. Gen. Knyphausen, and onthe next morning took post upon Chestnut hill in front of theenemy's right. The enemy soon after detached a corps of onethousand men to attack the light infantry, posted in front,under the command of Lieut. Col. Abercromby; the consequence of which was that upon the first onset of the 2d battalion of light infantry, and part of the 1st, [the Americans]were instantly defeated, with the loss of between thirty andforty men killed and wounded, and a Brigadier [James Irvineof the Pennsylvania militia, who was wounded] made prisoner.

Not judging it advisable to attack the enemy's right, thearmy, having remained in the same position during the 6th,marched at one o'clock in the morning of the 7th, the van andmain body commanded as before, to take post on Edge hill,one mile distant from the enemy's left. A corps of one thousand men, composed of [Daniel Morgan's] rifle-men andother troops from the enemy's Northern army, were foundby the van-guard posted on this hill with cannon. Lord Cornwallis immediately attadced with the 1st light infantry, supported by the 33d regiment, and defeated this body, with aconsiderable loss of Officers and men, their cannon narrowly escaping. The thickness of the wood, where the rebels wereposted, concealing them from the view of the light infantry,occasioned the loss of one Officer killed, three wounded, andbetween 20 and 30 men killed and wounded, from their firstfire.

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Major-general Grey, with his brigade, light infantry ofthe guards, Queen's rangers, Hessian and Anspach chasseurs,took post upon the left, in front of the enemy's center. Adetachment [of Maryland militia] to harrass this corps wasimmediately routed by the General's advanced guard, composed of his light troops, with a loss to the enemy of fiftymen killed and wounded.

Your Lordship will see, by the inclosed return, the losssustained by the King's troops in the above-mentioned attacks.

The enemy's camp being as strong on their center andleft as upon their right; their seeming determination to holdthis position; and unwilling to expose the troops longer tothe weather, in this inclement season, without tents or baggage of any kind for Officers or men; I returned on the 8thto this place [Philadelphia]—The rear guard, under thecommand of Lord Comwallis, quitted Edge hill, on the right,about four o'clock in the afternoon, without the smallestappearance of the enemy; and Major-general Grey retiringfrom his post at the same time, without the least molestation, the army arrived at this camp at nine o'clock in theevening. [Note: a few American troops did follow the retreating British and skirmished lightly with the enemy atOgontz.]

On the 11th, at day-break, Lord Comwallis, with Major-general Grant under his command, passed the Schuylkill[at the Middle Ferry, now the Market Street bridge in Philadelphia] with a strong corps, and the waggons of the army,to collect forage for the winter supply, which- his Lordshipaccomplished, and returned yesterday evening.

The enemy having quitted their camp at White Marshsome hours before Lord Comwallis marched from hence, hisLordship met the head of their army at a bridge they hadthrown over the Schuylkill, near Matson's Ford [Consho-hocken], about three miles below Swedes Ford [Norris-

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town], and fifteen miles distant from hence. Over this bridgethe enemy had passed 800 men, who were immediately dispersed by his Lordship's advanced troops, obliging part ofthem to recross it, which occasioned such an alarm to theirarmy that they broke the bridge; and his Lordship proceeded to forage without meeting with any interruption. [Note:Cornwallis only skirmished with Potter's Pennsylvania militia (see Mr. Reed's article in the Spring, 1966, issue of theBidletin); Sullivan, leading Washington's van, upon perceiving the British at The Gulph, ordered an orderly retreatacross the Schuylkill.]

The enemj^s intention seems to take their winter quarters at Carlisle, York and Lancaster, and probably they mayhave a corps at Reading, and another at Burlington in Jersey. [Note: Washington had considered these positions, but,of course, wintered at Valley Forge. Howe was speculatingof course, for despite his adequate spy system among theTories he could scarcely have had entree into Washington'sinmost councils.]

The 71st regiment and regiment of Mirbach are immediately to embark to re-inforce Sir Henry Clinton at NewYork, upon his representation of a want of troops for thedefence of that post; and I propose to put the army immediately into winter quarters in this town, where there issufficient room.

Major-general Daniel Jones is arrived at New York, andorders will be sent to him to join this part of the army.

With the most perfect respect I have the honour to be, &c.W. HOWE

Return of the killed, wounded and missing in the differentskirmishes from the 4th to the 8th of December, 1777.

Total

1 Lieutenant, 2 Serjeants, 16 rank and file killed; 3 Lieu-


tenants, 4 Serjeants, 53 rank and file wounded; 33 rank andfile missing. [The last had undoubtedly deserted.]

Names of Officers killed and wounded.1st Light Infantry, Lieutenant Pennyfeather, 15th regi

ment, killed; Lieutenant French, 22nd regiment. LieutenantAnkettell, 17th regiment, wounded.

4th regiment, Lieut. West wounded.W. HOWE

The abortive action at Whitemarsh was Howe's last endeavor to bring the American Army to battle—^he had already asked to be relieved of his command, to which requestthe Ministry acceded in the following spring. Howe's reportof the actions at Whitemarsh was obviously an endeavor toexpand these minor skirmishes into victories in an effort topreclude the criticisms of his lack of success that he knewwould face him when he returned to England.

Free Inhabitants in the

Borough of Conshohocken

in the County of Montgomery

State of Pennsylvania

According to the Census of 1850Penrose Warner, Ass't. Marshal

Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, 1850R.E. — value of real estate owned.

NAILE: Frederick 36 (storekeeper), Julia 32, William 12,Frederick 8, Henry P. 5, Ernest 2, Madalin Moonson 28,James H. Miller 18 (clerk). R.E, $600.

FISHER; Leonard 32 (Hotel keeper), Charlotte 26, Lauretta 1, Naomi 3/12, Malinda Bowman 14, Catharine O'Don-el 18, Edward Wilson 24 (moulder), Thomas Brown 26(moulder), Thomas Blaney 35 (laborer), Frederick Kaile[Kyle] 35 (moulder), Mark Knarl (?) 80 (moulder),Jacob Orsel 30 (shoemaker), Richard Atkinson 25 (laborer), Charles Rees 24 (shoemaker), Cirus Detwiler23 (saddler), James Robinson 35 (moulder).

LAWRENCE: Albert 31 (bartender), Matilda 23, CatharineM. 6, James H. 5, Albert 3, William 1, John Green 65(laborer), Julia Sayler 10.

MOWLE [MOLE]: Jacob 38 (carter), Ann 28, George 13,Sarah 10, Cordolin 8, William 7, Mary E. 8/12, Davis2, John Townsend 65 (carter), Barbra Townsend 63,John Townsend 21 (stone sawyer), Samuel Townsend16 (laborer), Lydia Hefinger 23, John Hefinger 3, Hannah Hefinger 1, John Nichols 12.

CROMY: John 24 (laborer), Mary 23, John Coil 25 (laborer), Margaret Smith 24, William Smith 24 (laborer),James Coil 23 (laborer), James Smith 15 (laborer).

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HEADY: John 24 (moulder), Catharine 30, James Dunlap62 (laborer), Margaret Dunlap 57, Eliza Dunlap 8, William Dunlap 20 (laborer).

VAN STODD: James 28 (moulder), Margaret 31, Mary A.4, Robert 11/12, Benjamin Humphrys 12.

JAGOBY: William 27 (lumber merchant), Susan 62, Catharine 34, Anna 29, Isabel 20, James Corimey 35 (laborer), John Corimey 82 (laborer). R.E. $2000.

MC CANN: Philip 81 (carpenter), Elizabeth 22, Anna L. 2,Helen 1.

MOONEY: James 87 (laborer), Martha 87, Hannah 7, Martha 2, Anna L. 16, James Hanley 40 (laborer), DavidSmith 24 (laborer), Joan Fallon 28 (laborer).

HUTESON: Edward 27 (laborer), Harriet 28 (laborer),Edward 11, Eliza 6, Helen 5, Fribly 2.

NELSON: John 26 (laborer), Eliza 24, Anna 2, William 21(laborer).

MC KANNA: John 35 (laborer), Sarah 33, Rosanna 7, Mary4, Elizabeth 3.

POLLARD [POLLOCK] : William 24 (moulder), Sarah 25,Mary 5, Sarah 2.

PONTZLER: Jonathan 41 (tailor), Maria 40, Harriet F. 11.

ROYER: Elizabeth 42, Sarah A. 10, Margaret Cox 18, Hannah Beal 40, Emeline Beal 11, Robert Beal 9, John Beal30 (butcher).

STEMPEL: David 35 (carter), Mary E. 25, John H. 2, R.E.$2000.

MYERS: John 26 (blacksmith), Barbra 36, Eli 9, Matthia7, John 9/12.

DOLAN: Edward 21 (laborer), Mary 20.MORTON: Thomas 30 (laborer), Mary 28, Thomas 10, An

drew 3, Elizabeth Doney 50, Thomas Doney 20 (laborer),Edward 11, Catharine 9.

BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN 57

MC GAULiIGER: Patrick 25 (laborer), Margaret 23, JamesDivine 30 (moulder), John Gagin 35 (laborer), Anna 38,Michael 9, Ann 4, Helen 5/12, Benjamin Boyd 51 (laborer) , Patrick O'Donel 27 (laborer).

MAGEE [MC GEE]: Thomas 30 (laborer), Elizabeth 30,Sarah 6.

SMITH: Sarah 26, John Locken 60 (laborer).

MATSON: Margaret 17, Charles Lacey 28 (moulder), JohnLacey 3, Sarah Lacey 11/12.

SCANTLING: Peter 25 (laborer). Rose 26, Mary 8/12.

SMITH: Moore 50 (laborer), Mary 49, Jacob 24 (laborer),John 18 (laborer) Sarah 16, James M. 14, Daniel 10.

JONES: Susan 60, Elizabeth 20, Franklin 21 (moulder).

WERTS: Peter 44 (blacksmith), Margaret 41, Margaret 14,William 13, George 10, Mary 10, William Wilson 22(blacksmith). R.E. $3000.

DRAKE: William 31 (blacksmith), Jane 31, George 7, West9, Hester 2.

CLARE [CLAIR]: Samuel N. 28 (wheelwright), Maria 27.

MC CALLUM: Hugh 32 (engine maker), Matilda 25, Mary1.

SWENK: Samuel 44 (millwright), Rebecca 44, Mary A. 14,Susan R. 10. R.E. $6500.

GONWAY: John 41 (laborer), Edith 40, Helen 10, Francis13, Dennis 35 (laborer), Michael Commer 22 (laborer).

SCANTLING: James 38 (laborer), Catharine 36, Owen 25.

MC FADDEN: James 26, Elizabeth 25, George W. 3/12,Thomas 14.

BOOM: Matthew 28 (laborer), Catharine 22, Ann 4, MaryE. 2/12.

ALLEN: Mathew 26 (engineer), Sarah 20, John 9/12.SCANTLING: Lawrence 27 (laborer), Catharine 26, Mar

garet 6, Mary A. 1, Thomas Lavin 26, Mary Lavin 27.

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HARRIN [HERRON] : Charles 34 (laborer), Helen 33, EU-zabeth 12, Robert 10, Helen 1, William McBatte 25 (laborer), James Wilson 19 (laborer).

KNOX: Andrew 26 (laborer), Ann 25, John 6, Mary J, 2.CAMEL [CAMPBELL]: James 30 (laborer), Jane 26, Eli

zabeth 11, Margaret 8, Susan 6, William 9/12.WILBERTS [WOLVERTON] : Moses 53 (pattern maker),

Mary 50, Mary 18, Joseph 20 (patternmaker), WilliamMoore 32 (laborer), Jane Moore 30, John Moore 9, Robert Moore 7, Mary Moore 2.

MOGEE [MAGEE] : John 38 (moulder), Mary 31, Emeline13, Sarah E. 5, Mary H. 3.

DAVIS: William 53 (forman of furnace), Elizabeth 51, James14, Catharine 12, John 10, Hannah 8, William 4, MargaretE. 3, Mary A. 1.

MC KERDY: Nicholas 40 (moulder), Elizabeth Kerdy 40,Mary Kerdy 18, Robert Kerdy 17 (moulder), Anna Kerdy12, Emeline Kerdy 9, Elizabeth Kerdy 70.

MC COY: John 31 (forman of foundry), Mary 28, Henry 1,John Roberts 24 (clerk).

BISBING: Henry 27 (forman of furnace), Mary 27, Mary 1,Elizabeth Davis 12.

COPLEY: Pierce 33 (R.R. Agent), Margaret 30.

GLENZINGER: Frederick 32 (baker), Ferrisa 33, Mary 3,Matilda 1, Barbra 74. R.E. $500.

CORNICK: David 31 (stonecutter), Jane 29, Jane E. 25, William 4, Robert 2, Margaret 5/12, Sarah Doud 17.

HUDSON: William 25, (stonecutter), Eliza 20, Sarah H,7/12. R.E. $1000.

BAKER: Sylvester 49 (stonecutter), Anna 35, Anna 1, Elizabeth Parra 14 (B).

BOWLES: James 50 (stonecutter), Sarah 53, John 15 (laborer), Charles 12, Margaret Tibels 25, Elizabeth Tibels1, Margaret Carton 11, George H. Waters 29 (physician).


KENWORTHY: Joseph 30 (engineer), Mary A. 27, Elizabeth 8, Sarah A. 7, James 4, Mary 3, Joseph 2/12.

WRIGLEY: James 29 (stonecutter), Mary 27, Alfred 1.

COMLEY: Isaiah 34 (blacksmith), Mary 25, Davis 6, Rebecca 5, Mary 1.

HALLOWELL; William 31 (carpenter), Matilda 32, Charles5, John Preston 56 (carpenter), Hannah 55, Catharine23, Edward Nuss 22 (carpenter), Alexander Hannak 20(carpenter), Lewis Warner 18 (carpenter). R.E. $2500.

RINKERT [RINKER]: Henry 48 (laborer), Susan 40, Joseph 18 (laborer), Catharine 17, Rebecca 45.

COMLEY: Thomas 48 (blacksmith), Mary 46, Maryetta 9,Jesse Wilson 57 (butcher), Rachel Wilson 57. R.E. $800.

TOWNSEND: Joseph 26 (boatman), Hannah 23, Thomas 5,Samuel 1, John 4/12, Holland Nixaon 22 (iron roller),George Townsend 4.

CLARE: Patrick 27 (moulder), Elizabeth 23, Michael 2.

SMITH: John 30 (stonecutter), Barbara 24.

WINTING: Jacob 41 (moulder), Rebecca 88, Augustus 13,Nicholas 8, Charles 5, Rachel Crane 50.

MC CURDY: Jacob 30 (moulder), Emeline 25, Martha 4,Mary 1/12.

JOHNSON: Thomas 27 (puddler), Hannah 23.

JOHNSON: Jeremiah 35 (stonecutter), Susan 30, Sarah 15,George Gibson 27 (R.R. Agent), Benjamin Tedra 27(storekeeper), James Cmnel 24 (moulder). John Johnson30 (moulder). R.E. $1500.

HAN—•: Zeke 25 (carpenter), Ellen 21, Mary 4/12.CLING: Walter 45 (laborer), Catharine 40, John 10, James 8,

Joseph 6, Catharine 3, Margaret 1, Farell Mavery 30 (laborer), Michael Keef 40 (laborer), William Haming 27(laborer), William Thomas 35 (laborer). R.E. $1000.

GLEASON: Clay 29 (physician), Margaret 30, Ruann 22,Debora 88, Ruth 34, Sarah 9, John 10, William 5, Mary


H. 1, John Davis 30 (moulder), Julian Steinhous 22 (machinist), Ellen M. Gathney 22. R.E. $2000.

MC GONIGAL: George 33 (laborer), Margaret 30, James4, Elizabeth 2, Polly 65. R.E. $800.

SEXTON: Fin 38 (laborer), Mary 30, Mary 6, Margaret 2.

MATHEWS: James 34 (machinist), Anna 30, William 12,Anna 11, Emma 9, Margaret 7, Samuel 4, Mary 2. R.E.$1200.

ULRIGK: Charles A. 26 (iron roller), Sarah 24, Anna 3.

ATKINSON: Francis 24 (iron roller), Esther 21, Mary 11/12. Thomas Davis 31 (iron roller), Elizabeth 26.

HUMMEL: Henry 65 (blacksmith), Nancy 60, Henry 20,(bricklayer), John 23 (bricklayer).

LEE: Thomas 47 (iron roller), Sarah 38, Mary 15, Elijah 12.

LEE: John 40 (iron roller), Charlotte 11, Elizabeth 10/12,Mary 53, Mary Bicklow 25, Walter Bicklow 7.

MC CLAIN: Andrew 31 (machinist), Catharine 31, Anna7/12, Catharine McGollen 48, John 26 (laborer), JamesO'Donnel 35 (laborer).

LAW; Charles 26 (blacksmith), Catharine 20, Margaret 4,Thomas A. 2.

BUTLER: Henry 27 (iron roller), Lovenia 24, Harrison 3,Anna E. 2, William H. 1/12.

"VAUGHN; Isaac D. 35 (shoemaker), Rebecca 34, Rugh H.• 11, George H. 10, Benjamin 8, Clarann 1.HALLOWELL: James 27 (tailor), Fanny 25, Rebecca E. 1.

TATE: Joshua 24 (laborer), Martha 18.MOLLICON (?): James 45 (puddler), Hannah 40, Mary 10,

Jackson Bowles 46 (laborer), Augustus Saylor 80 (storekeeper) , William Summers 16 (clerk), John Summers 40(laborer), Joseph Sisler 35 (laborer), Catharine Duffee18.

BURK: Augustus 31 (laborer), Mary 30, Joseph 12, Catharine 9.

BOROUGH OP CONSHOHOCKEN gj

ROBINSON: James 32 (mining), Elizabeth 29, John 4, Robert 2, John 24 (mining), Francis Hagerten 25 (mining), James Oakley 24 (mining), Mathew Wilson 46(mining), Robert Wiley 29 (mining), Margaret Maloney22, James Maley 25 (mining). R.E. $2000.

JONES: Jonathan D. 41 (papermaker), Martha 43, Elizabeth19, John 18 (laborer), William 16 (laborer), George 14,Emily 12, Joseph 10, Margaret 8, Martha 6, Amanda 3,Jonathan 4/12, Robert H. Binney 3, William H, Shaffer 2.

MC CLAIN: Alexander 27 (machinist), Catharine 26, Allen 2, Howard 1/12.

OUTTEN: John 25 (millwright), Catharine 27, John 3, William 1, Isaac Pontzler 30 (shoemaker), Hannah 25.

HORTON: Baker 45 (carpenter), Maria 19, Catharine 44,John 16 (laborer), Joseph 14, Wesley 9, Benjamin 7,Samuel Buckenson 27 (blacksmith), Robert Burley 40(machinist), Philip Griffey 31 (laborer), Jacob Fisher26 (R.R. contractor).

SMITH: Daniel 35 (R.R. contractor), Harriet 39, Eliza 14,Lewis 13, Mary 11, Helen 9, William 6, Morris 4, Elwood1. R.E. $1000.

KENNEDY: William 28 (brickmaker), Sarah 24, Emily 5,Mary 3, Josiah 1, William E. 1/12. R.E. $600.

NOBLE: John 41 (moulder), Rebecca 50, Charles 19 ( laborer), Mary 14, William Thompson 11, Samuel Blackwood22 (laborer), Samuel McGee 23 (laborer), George Taylor21 (laborer), Ann McGee 55, Charles McGee 15 (laborer), Mary McGee 12.

FIEL [TIEL]: William 21 (patternmaker), Caroline 21.BOAT: William 25 (carpenter), Ann 20, Elmira 11/12.

MC KENNEY: John 27 (laborer), Martha 23, William 4,Samuel 2, Jane 2/12. R.E. $400.

MORGAN: William 56 (laborer), Martha 62, Charles 25(laborer).

02 THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OP 1850, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

CHEEVERS: Peter 40 (blacksmith), Catharine 40, Mary 18,Samuel 6, John 8.

KENNEDY; Samuel 28 (brlckmaker), Isabel 29, AndrewLogan 25 (laborer). R.E. $100.

WAGER: Levi 27 (laborer), Alfred 27 (laborer), Hiram 18(laborer), Sarah 25, Martha 52, Mary 11.

RINKER: John 52 (laborer), Mary 70. R.E. $500.

SEXTON: Thomas 28 (laborer), Julia 29, Michael McGrath32 (laborer), Mary 24, George Fenedy 30 (machinist),Michael Kennedy 28 (moulder).

WILLIAMS: Roland 52 (machinist), Mary 40, Ann 18, John13, George 10, Jesse 8, Shelby 6, Hannah 7/12.

OULRIGK [ULRICK]: Jacob 63 (laborer), Susan 61, William E. 24 (iron roller), Jacob N. 22 (iron roller). Hum-prey Ramey 23 (iron roller), Joseph Sisler 24 (iron roller), William Brown 22 (laborer), Levi Layman 23 (laborer), John Layman 18 (laborer). R.E. $1000.

BORMAN: Mathew 28 (Baker), Elizabeth 25, George 1.

HOLLAND: James 31 (iron roller), Elizabeth 35, James 8/12. R.E. $1000.

WOOD: John 33 (iron manufactor), Elizabeth K. 27, Helen9, James 7, Clara 5, William 4, John 3, John 55, Ann Doek-erty 21.

WOOD: James 79, Ann 54, Caroline 16, James 53. R.E. $64,-000.

WOOD: David L. 30 (iron manufactor), Mary C. 28, Hannah C. 4.

HARRY: Benjamin 40 (brickmaker), Lydia 35, David 13,Anna 10, James W. 9, Mary 7, Winfield 5, John 4, AnnYerkes 12, Margaret Donley 22, John MacKelhaney 25(laborer). R.E. $17,000.

COLLINS: Christopher 30 (millwright), Susan 32, John 12,Jane 9, Emily 1. R.E. $1500.


LOCKEREE [LOCKERTY] : John 24 (laborer), Sarah 23,Mary 1, James 28 (laborer), John McGonigal 28 (laborer) , Patrick Lockerty 29 (laborer).

FOULKE: Cadwalader 71 (farmer), David 37 (farmer),Hannah A. 35, Hannah 60, Enoch Parvin 17 (laborer),John W. Webster 27 (storekeeper), William 24 (storekeeper) , Anna Bechtel 25, Sarah A. Matlock. R.E. $8400.

FIELDS: John 33 (locktender), Angeline 35, James 14,George 12, Margaret 9, Thomas 7, Ricdiard 3, Anna 10,Alexander 25 (laborer).

CRAWFORD: John 40 (laborer), Margaret 17, James S. 13,William 9, Eliza J. 6.

JONES: Isaac 78 (farmer), Martha 56, Rachel 22, Anna 45.R.E. $40,000.

JONES: John 55 (farmer), Martha 53, Elizabeth 20, Mary18, Edwin 16 (farmer), George 14, Sarah 12, Charlotte9, Henry McGeed— 23 (laborer), Mathew McGeed—• 21(laborer), George Forse 19 (laborer), Susan McKay 19.

CARR: William 28 (laborer), Maria 19, Elizabeth 27, William 61 (farmer), Sarah 60.

FLECK: Christopher 36 (laborer), Margaret 30, Freeman5, Wilmima 1.

JACOBY: George W. 23 (marble manufactor), Margaret 25,Susanna 3, Julia 1, Julia K. Stout 20, Jacob Leber 26 (laborer), Bridget Dockerty 25, Susanna Dockerty 10. R.E.$8500.

WOOD: Charles 35 (farmer), Ann 34, Emma 13, Horace 10,Albert 8, Michael 6, Henry 4, Hannah 3, Laura 6/12,Michael McGlouch 21 (laborer).

EMERSON: John 26 (B) (laborer), Angeline (B) 24, Mary(B) 2, Anna (B) 1, Ann Smith 18.

JONES: Charles 37 (farmer), Sarah 30, Helen 10, Joseph8, Martha 6, Jonathan 4, Charles 2, Mary McKay 24,Perry Brown 25 (B) (laborer), John Evans 15 (laborer),Michael Finney 13. R.E. $13,300.

64 THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1850. MONTGOMERY COUNTY

JONES: Isaac 47 (farmer), Ann C. 42, Josaiah 22 (farmer),Susan F. 19, Jeremiah C. 15 (farmer), Ann C. 11, William P. 8, Thomas Kelley 35 (laborer), William Bomhill27 (laborer), George Melenworth 21 (B) (laborer),Catharine Corinieal 29, R.E. $6000.

CORUM: Ann 26, John 27 (laborer).Whole Number of Population — 727

(Male 392, Female 335)Attended school within the year —127

All persons born in Pennsylvania with the following excep.tions:

Born in GERMANY

NAILE, Frederick

ORSEL, Jacob

CORIMEY, John

MYERS, JohnBarbra

GLENZINGER, FrederickFerrisa

Barbra

STEINHAUS, JulianBORMAN, Mathew

Elizabeth

GeorgeCOLLINS, Christopher P.LEBER, Jacob

Born in IREIAND

O'DONEL, CatharineBLANEY, ThomasNICHOLS, JohnCROMY, John

Mary

COIL, John

SMITH, MargaretWilliam

COIL, James

SMITH, James

HEADY, JohnCatharine

DUNLAP, JamesMargaretEliza

William

CORIMEY, James

MOONEY, JamesMartha

MOONEY. Anna L.

HANLEY, JamesSMITH, DavidFALLON, JohnNELSON, John

Eliza

William

MC KANNA, JohnSarah

BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN

Bom in IRELAND (Cont.)

POLLARD, William

DOLAN, EdwardMary

MORTON, ThomasMaryThomas

Andrew

DONEY, ElizabethThomas

Edward

Catharine

MC GALLIGER, PatrickMargaret

DIVINE, James

GAGIN, JohnAnna

Michael

Ann

BOYD, Benjamin

O'DONEL, Patrick

MAGEE, Thomas

SMITH, SarahLOGKEN, John

SCANTLING, PeterRose

GONWAY, JohnEdith

Helen

Francis

Dennis

COMMER, Michael

SCANTLING, JamesCatharine

Owen

MC FADDEN, JamesElizabeth

Thomas

BOON, MathewCatharine

ALLEN, MathewSarah

SCANTLING, LawrenceCatharine

LAVIN, ThomasMary

HARRIN, CharlesHelen

MCBATTE, WilliamWILSON, JamesKNOX, Andrew

Ann

CAMEL, JamesJane

Elizabeth

MOORE, WilliamJane

COPLEY, PierceMargaret

CORNICK, DavidHUDSON, WiUiam

Eliza

CARTON, MargaretCAMEL, JamesJOHNSON, JohnHAN—, Zeke

Ellen

CLING, WalterCatharine

65


Born in IRELAND (Cent.)

MAVERY, FarellKEEF, Michael

HARNING, WilliamTHOMAS, WilliamGATHNEY, EllenMG GONICAL, George

MargaretPolly

SEXTON, FinMaryMaryMargaret

MC GOLLEN, CatharineJohn

O'DONNEL, JamesTATE, Joshua

MarthaDUFFEE, CatharineBURK, Augustus

MaryJosephCatharine

ROBINSON, JamesEizabethJohn

HAGERTEN, FrancisWILSON, MathewWILEY, RobertMALONEY, MargaretMALEY, JamesNOBLE, JohnBLACKWOOD, SamuelMC GEE, Ann

CharlesMary

FIEL, WilliamCaroline

BOAT, AnnMC KENNEY, JohnSEXTON, Thomas

Julia

MC GRATH, MichaelMary

FENEDY, GeorgeKENNEDY, MichaelDOCKERTY, AnnDONLEY, MargaretMACKELHANY, JohnLOCKEREE, John

Sarah

James

MC GONIGAL, JohnDOCKERTY, PatrickFIELDS, John

AngelinaAlexander

CRAWFORD, JohnMC GEED—, HenryMC KAY, SusanDOCKERTY, BridgetMC GLOUCH, MichaelFINNEY, MichaelKELLEY, ThomasBORNHILL, WilliamCORINIEAL, CatharineCORUM, Ann

John

Born in ENGLAND

GREEN, JohnVAN STODD, James

CONSHOHOCKEN

Born in VERMONT

GLEASON, ClayDebora

Ruth

Sarah

John

67BOROUGH OF

Bom in ENGLAND (Cont)

KENWORTHY, JosephWRIGLEY, MaryMATHEW, AnnaMOLLICON, James

Hannah

MarySUMERS, JohnMORGAN. William

Martha

Charles

HOLLAND, James

Born in MASSACHUSETTS

- WATERS, George H.

Born in NEW JERSEY

POLLARD, Sarah

WILBERTS, MaryMaryJoseph

MOGEE, JohnMaryEmeline

Sarah E.

Mary H.

MC KERDY, Nicholas

KERDY, ElizabethMaryRobert

Anna

Emeline

Elizabeth

MC COY, JohnMaryHenry

WINTING, JacobRebecca

MC CURDY, JacobEmeline

Born in WALES

BROWN, ThomasVAN STODD, MargaretMG GALLUM, HughDAVIS, William

Elizabeth

WILLIAMS, Roland

Born in FRANCE

SMITH, JohnBarbara

Born in SCOTLAND

MC CLAIN, AndrewMG GLAIN, AlexanderKENNEDY, IsabelLOGAN, Andrew

Bom in VIRGINIA

CRANE, Rachael

igg THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1860, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Bom in NEW JERSEY

(Cont.)

MC KENNEY, MarthaWilliam

Born in DEIAWARE

WRIGLEY, JamesTEDRA, BenjaminGLEASON, Margaret

Ruann

MATHEW, JamesWOOD, Helen

Jmnes

EMERSON, John

Born in MARYLAND

WINTING, Augustus

Nicholas

Charles

MELBNWORTH, George

Free Inhabitants in Plymouth

Township in the County of Montgomery


According to the Census of 1850Penrose Warner—Ass't, Marshal

July 21 to Aug. 9, 1850

R.E.—rvalue of Real Estate owned.

STEMPLE: William 36 (farmer), Elizabeth 38, John 14,Sarah 12, Joanna 10, Henry H. 8, George 6, Martha 4,Miles M. 6/12, Thomas Black 24 (B) (laborer), JamesTrasey 18 (laborer). R.E. $1500.

SHOEMAKER: Peter 31 (farmer), Jane 30, John 4, Rachel2, George 9/12, Daniel O'Donnel 56 (laborer), HesterDavis 61, Hester Yerkes 17, Lydia McGlathery 19. R.E.(PS) $10,000 (HD) $2500.

CARR: William 24 (shoemaker), Mary A. 21, Sarah J. 4/12.ORTLIP: George 40 (farmer), Maria 31, Maria 13, George

10, Angeline 7, Sarah 5, Frances 84, Maria 41.

LIGHT: Frederick 27 (farmer), Sarah 30, Christiann 5, Lydia 3, Charles 1, Lydia Bright 28, Theodore Garrigan 16.

HARMAN: Sarah 61, Sarah Harman 28, William Harman 27(carpenter), Hannah Potts 10. R.E. (SH) $1500 (WH)$600.

LEVERING: Samuel 36 (clerk), Mary A. 30, Sarah J. 7.MARKLEY: Christopher 56 (farmer), Elizabeth 49, John S.

24 (carpenter), Samuel 21 (farmer), George P. 15, William Staley 52 (teacher), Catharine Lightkep 15, R.E.$5000.

HOUGH: Sylvester 41 (laborer), Mary A. 39, Alice 14, John12, William 10, Mary A. 7, Jeremiah 1, William McNeall31, Margaret McNeall 25, Elwood McNeall 1. R.E. $600.

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PHAROH: Jesse 32 (laborer), Elizabeth 26, Henry 5, Charity 4, Joseph 2, Sarah J. 9/12, Vincent Bugless (?) 16.

FERINGER [FERRIER] : Mary 75, Thomas 36, (farmer),William 31 (papermaker), Margaret Hamesback 64, JohnCreamer 41 (laborer), David Derio 26 (laborer), Jeremiah Hass 15. R.E. $3000.

STEVENSON: David 39 (laborer), Hannah 38, Mary 15,William Hannah 30 (laborer), Violet Stephenson 13, John11, Martha 8.

CARR: Streper, 85 (farmer), Caroline 30, Samuel 13, Mary11, Peter 9, Henrietta 7, John 5, Louisa 2.

DEEDS: Samuel 56 (blacksmith), Margaret 57, Susan 23,Samuel 19 (carpenter), Hiram 19 (carpenter), James 10,Elizabeth 23. R.E. $1000.

SAYLOR: Abraham 33 (farmer), Mary 22, Elizabeth D. 3,Samuel P. 1, Evan Mathias 19 (laborer), Hariett 22.

WALTON: Mary 60, Samuel 20 (chairmaker).

TIPPEN: Alexander 35 (laborer), Jane 33, George 13, SarahA. 11, Mahlon 6, James 2, Mary A. 2/12.

TOWLAND: Charles 45 (laborer), Elizabeth 39, John 20(laborer), William 18 (laborer), Joseph 16 (laborer),Sarah 14, Milton Pravpl 23 (laborer), Sarah A. Dott 10,Thomas Pugh 35 (laborer), Charles Towland 12, Hester 10, Angelina 5, Mary A. 1, Mary Janet 36, Lewis 8,Heater 7, Eliza 3, Washington 2, Charles 1/12.

WHiT: George 27 (laborer), Elemina 26, William 4, George1.

PEARCE: James 44 (shoemaker), Mary 40, Elizabeth 14,Maria 9, Hiram .4, Ephraim 2.

PIPPETT: Samuel 35 (farmer & hostler), Barbara 33, Isaiah10,—(?)—Haley 30 (laborer), Joshua Brooks 36 (blacksmith) , Eliza Cavender 22, R.E. $6250.

DAVIS: Reuben W. 31 (farmer), Anna 30, Mary 8, JamesSmith 18 (laborer), Mary Bryan 20, William Thompson23 (laborer). R.E. $10,000.

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP 7X

MC KENNA: Patrick 32 (lime burner), Mary 34, Mary 7,James 6, John 4, Francis 1.

WILLS: William 44 (farmer), Elizabeth 41, Allen 16, Clarence 12, William 10, Andrew 9, Lewis C. 8, Anna G. 1,Elizabeth Spear 28, Elizabeth Jackson 22 (B), JamesJames 25 (B) (laborer), George Garager 40 (laborer).R.E. $27,500.

STEEPER: [STREEPER] : Margaret 59, Levi 33 (farmer),Augustine 26, Mary 24. R.E. $7500.

ROBERTS: John 36 (farmer), Hannah 38, William 5, El-wood 2, Holmes Dean 34 (laborer), Anna Doan? 14,Henry Jones 11 (B).

LEWIS: John 50 (farmer), Mary A. 42, Elizabeth 18, Richard C. 17 (farmer), Hannah S. 13, Rosanna 12, ReeceC, 10, Catharine 8, Martha W. 5.

FANCER: Henry 25 (miner), Catharine 23.MAFFIT: James 35 (blacksmith), Mary 36, George 2, James

9/12, Joseph 8.

THOMAS: Ann 98, Martha 44, Martha 17, Seth 15 (farmer),R.E. $2000.

STEMPLE: John 58 (farmer), Julia 49, Amanda 18, Garret12, Sara Kramer 8. R.E. $12,000.

DRAKE: Andrew 40 (lawyer), Margaret 35, Margaret 17,Andrew 10.

MC GRAF: Thomas 25 (laborer), Mary 23, Catharine 1/12,Michael Hansley 28 (laborer), Catharine 26, Mary 1.

MAUGER: Samuel 35 (farmer), Mary A. 30 Elizabeth 8,Mary 6, Hester 1/12, Susan Buckley 18, James Anderson11.

HALLMAN: William 50 (farmer), Mary 36, Anna 3, Catharine 1, James Whelen 42 (laborer). R.E. $3000.

SWANSCOTT [SWAINCOT]: Richard 33 (laborer), Catharine 34, William 4/12, Jane Thomson 6.

CRAWFORD: Isabel 26, Anna Rees 40, Charles Hampton12. R.E. $80,000.

72 the united states census op 18B0, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

CRAWFORD: William 39 (farmer), Samuel Detwiler 18,(farmer), Isabel 26, Amanda 20, Allen Gilbert 15, Eliza13. R.E. $40,000.

WHITE: George 32 (limeburner), Anna 30, John 11, CharlesB. 8, Ann 3, John Winner 22 (laborer), Charles Meyers23 (laborer), James Johnson 30 (laborer). R.E. $1500.

KURTZ: Jacob 39 (laborer), Margaret 33, Anderson 12,Margaret 81. R.E. $1200.

WHITE: William 40 (limeburner), Mary A. 36, John. 1,Martha 5, Mary A. 3, Isabel Fary 25, John Dorgan 29(laborer), John Benner 23 (laborer), Daniel Gallager22 (laborer), John Cahill 25 (laborer), John Birch 21(laborer), John Daly 24 (laborer). R.E. $4000.

TIPPEN: Samuel 44 (limeburner), Catharine 33, Elizabeth14, Isabel 9, Hannah 7, Samuel 3.

HALLMAN: Thomas 24 (limeburner), Ellen 23, George 3,Jacob 1.

CHARLES: Daniel 28 (laborer), Christina 26, William 9,Mary J. 7, James 5, Hannah 4, Ellen 2, Samuel 9/12.

RITTER: Jacob 35 (laborer), Mary 36, Ella Gibson 10, AnnaRitter 2, Mary J. 1/12, Aaron Brown 20 (laborer).

BAKER: Sean [John] 39 (wheelwright), Sarah 29, Margaret12, Catharine 10, Harriet 9, Sarah 5, Samuel H. 4/12.

STREEPER: John 47 (farmer), Ann 50, Mary 18, George18 (farmer), John 14, Daniel 12, William 10, John Davis41 (miller), Isaac 19 (laborer), Charles Hart 34 (laborer), John K. Hart 9, R.E. $6400.

KOLB: Daniel 47 (farmer & Hotel), Jane 31, David 16,George 12, Mary 10, Mary Long 30, George White 61(laborer), Henry Kiniez 25 (blacksmith).

DERHAM: Moses 49 (cooper), Catharine 44, Eliza 18,Charles 10.

MATHIAS: George 31 (farmer), Mary M. 23, Margaret 5,Charles 4, George 2, Hannah 19.

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP 73

SHRONK: Lewis 29, Eliza 24, Mathew 4, Isabel! 2, Anderson Kinsel 34 (laborer), John O'Brian 22 (laborer).

STEEL: James 62 (farmer), Mary 65, Charles 25 (farmer),Hannah 23, Ezekiel Floyd 60 (laborer).

MC KIVEN: Michael 48 (laborer), Susan 41, John 10, Patrick 9, Joshua 7, Catharine 5, William 1, John Carlin 55(laborer).

CRATEN: Catharine 56, James 17 (laborer), George 14,Allen 12, Thomas 23, (laborer).

SULLIVAN: Patrick 35, Bridget 24, Catherine 12, James 5,Mary 3, Thomas 11/12.

NUNGESER [NUNGESSOR]: Peter 43 (laborer), Catharine 37, William 17 (shoemaker), Margaret 16, Anna 10,Eliza 9, Henry 3, Mary 15. R.E. $1000.

MC BRIDE: Manus 27, Rosanna 24, Anna 2, John 3/12.

COOKE: David 69 (farmer), Mary 38, Walter 19, Catharine16, Bertha 14, Mary Cashman 69, Helen 18, Elizabeth17, Eliza Anderson 20, Thomas McGuire 35 (laborer),George Matthias 37 (laborer), Rodger Kane 25 (laborer),John 30 (laborer), Ann 22, Bridget Kane 22. R.E. $282,-500.

WAGER: Jacob 43 (farmer), Ann H. 40, Mary 18, William17 (farmer), Ramsey 5, Anna H. 4/12, Rosanna Brue 14(B), R.E. $13,800.

ERNEST [EARNEST]: William 48 (farmer), Susan 47,Sarah 24, John 23 (farmer), Charles 21 (farmer), Catharine 19, Rebecca 17, James 13, Hannah 9, John Murphy17 (laborer). R.E. $17,000.

MC GLATHERY: Elizabeth 42, Franklin 5. R.E. $600.MONTGOMERY: William 35 (laborer), Elizabeth 40, Tho

mas 4.

HART: John 55 (farmer), Elizabeth 46, Jacob 25 (stonemason) , Mary A. 21, Daniel 15 (farmer), Amanda 13, John11, Isabel 9, Jacob Staley 59 (shoemaker), Thomas May-hew 21 (laborer). R.E. $10,000.


YERKES: Isaac 49 (farmer), Isabel 30, Mary A, 11, Silas5, Amanda 1, Isaac Clare 44 (laborer), Sarah Merig 24.R.E. $5200.

FITZPATRIGK: Cornelius 34 (laborer), Ann 35, Rosanna 2,Mary 3/12, Daniel Yerkes 9.

TRACEY: John 50 (farmer), Julia Ann 45, James 28 (laborer), Patrick 16, John 14, Catharine 12, Mary 10, George8, David 6, Peter 5, Walter Witch 30 (laborer), —(?)—•Fracey 33 (laborer). Garret Reilly 30 (laborer), Thomas Frasier 40 (laborer), Elizabeth Hovey 12 (laborer),John Riley 26 (laborer). R.E. $20,000.

SEGER: John 88 (laborer), Helen 40, Elizabeth 12, John 10,Jane 6, William 3, Anna 50.

MC KENNA: Andrew 28 (laborer), Peter 25 (laborer), Helen 26, Mary Kelley 56, Joseph Hartenson 45 (shoemaker),Elizabeth 55.

HALLMAN: John 69 (farmer), Ann 65, William 22 (farmer), Mary 35, Matthias 28 (carpenter), Ezekiel 9. R.E.$10,000.

JONES: Samuel 35 (B) (laborer), Esther 36 (B), Rebecca10 (B), Mary 6 (B), Catharine 4 (B), George 2 (B).

SMITH: Dina 27 (B), John 28 (B) (laborer).

CORLEY: Solomon 59 (M) (laborer), Elizabeth 40 (M).

TASEY [TACEY]; George 44 (ore mining), Ann 43, James19 (ore mining), Isaac Hollis 22, Frances Tracey 44 (oremining). R.E. $500.

HALLMAN: George 28 (ore mining), Margaret 24, Anna 2,John Townson 20 (laborer). R.E. $1500.

MC GIDIGAN: James 31 (laborer), Ann 28, John 2, James1/12, Helen 10. R.E. $1000.

HALLMAN: Jacob 37 (farmer), Lydia 23.

LAREY: William 40 (laborer), Susanna 30, Daniel 10, John9, William 7, Davie 3, Margaret 11/12, James Cregley38 (ore mining).


FLETCHER: Edward 33 (coachmaker), Martha 25, Edward8, Mary 5, Landis 1, John Atool 17 (coachmaker).

WILSON: James 31 (M) (laborer), Maria 49 (B), Margaret(B) 15.

GRANT: Thomas 25 (laborer), Susan 30, Harriet 6, Thomas3, Ezra Rodebaugh 21 (laborer). R.E. $300.

ALBERTSON: Jacob 59 (farmer), Martha 53, Mary 26,Samuel 24 (farmer), Morton 22 (conveyancer), Ruth 17,Rachel 20, Lewis 15 (farmer), Elizabeth 15, Henry 13,James Watson 25 (laborer), Hannah 44 (B). R.E.$13,200.

LEEDOM: Edward C. 44 (physician), Susan 26, Howard10/12, Robert Blake 26 (laborer), Susan Ray 9. R.E.$10,000.

NORNEY: Elwood R. 27 (limeburner), Andrew 32 (lime-burner) , John McQuaid 35 (laborer), James 40, HenryDaniels 20 (laborer), Samuel Barel 22 (laborer), Elizabeth Rex 59. R.E. $1550.

TYSON: William 54 (laborer), Mary 47, Job K. 16, (carpenter) , Mary A. 10, Chester 3.

BOIL: Hugh 39 (laborer), Jane 33, Thomas 5, Mary A. 2,Jane 2/12, William McMillin 24 (laborer).

MC CLANE: William 29 (laborer), Rachel 20, Samuel 3,Nancy 10/12, James Doeherty 20 (laborer), AndrewMcKean 22 (laborer), James Lawless 24 (laborer), Patrick Crout 33 (laborer), James Camron 30 (laborer),Bridget 16.

WOOD: Jonathan 36 (clerk), Helen 33, William 4, Anna 2,Howard 1, Willis Burn 11.

LIVEZEY: Thomas 41 (farmer), Rachel 42, Edward 16(clerk), Samuel 15 (farmer), Joseph 11, John 8, Henry3, Elwood 1, Elizabeth 10, John Madden 55 (laborer),Michael Cotty 27 (laborer), Elizabeth McHoy 23, MaryDarnet 24. R.E. $20,000.

DAVIS: Daniel 25 (carpenter), Catharine 22.

76 the united states census op 1850, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

EGBERT: Jesse R. 31 (blacksmith), Anna 28, John C. Kirk22 (blacksmith).

*MG VAW [MC VAUGH]: Joseph 26 (limeburner), Elizabeth 59, Rachel 27, Mary 11, Isaac 45 (limeburner),Patrick 17 (limeburner), Lary Dorsey 49 (laborer),Morris McGraw 10. R.E. $3000.

SECHLER: Henry 35 (farmer), Elizabeth 28, Samuel 12,Edward 5, Mary 1, R.E. $1000.

SHAW: Amos 29 (farmer), Lydia 25, Joseph 2.

DOAN: Eliza 31, Enos Smith 10, Catharine 9, Elizabeth 6,John 3, Samuel Doan 10/12.

BADER: John 40 (laborer), Nancy 36, Daniel 19 (laborer).

MAROY: John 36, Elizabeth 33, Mary 9, Elizabeth 7, Pat-trick 5, James 1, 0. Lukens 42 (laborer), Martha 22, William 9.

KERN: Sarah 82, Daniel 36 (laborer). R.E. $1600.

MC CLASKEY: Michael 37, Mary 34, Michael 2, John Hays33 (limeburner).

MULVANEY: George 39 (limeburner), Phebe 33, Mary 9,John 7, Daniel 4, George 1, Harriet Hagy 36.

KIRKNER: Stephen 45 (laborer), Mabel 32.

RODEBAUGH: John 70 (limeburner), Ann 53, Hannah 28,Edward Crork 23, Amanda Smith 3.

COAL: James 32 (laborer), Eliza 23, John 7, Margaret 5,Hannah 3, Isabel 1.

FISHER: Samuel 47 (limeburner), Hannah 39, Sarah 16,Harriet 10, Edward 8, Samuel 1, Simon 33. R.E. $1000.

YETTER: Abraham 84 (limeburner), Martha 33, Emeline9, Lewis 8, William H. 7, Mary 5, John 2, Anna 2/12.

KIRK: Jesse 23 (limeburner), Margaret 28, Emma 5/12.

DAVIS: Marple 39 (limeburner), Harriet 39.

MARPLE: David 25 (limeburner), Mary 24, George 2,Charles H. 2/12.


STONEBACK: Sarah 40, George 6.

ALBERTSON: Alice 47, Hannah 20, William 16 (farmer),Joseph 15, Abigal 9, Brisle Lixon 59 (B) (laborer). R.E.$20,000.

MC COOL: Charles 29, Margaret 21, Hannah 4, Hester 2.

KERBAUGH: Benjamin 29 (farmer), Mary 30, Charles 5,Jane 3, John 1, Samuel 24 (farmer), Sarah Claby 20.

CAMEL [CAMPELL]: William 38 (laborer), Mary 36,Mary J. 16, Anna 12, Clermont 10.

NEVIN: John 29 (laborer), Martha 20.

BROW: Peter 29, Mary 28, John 1.

ORTLIP: Samuel 30 (farmer), Sarah 25, Isabel 8, Elizabeth2.

MC GRAFT: Michael 36 (laborer), Catharine 30, John 35(laborer).

POWELL: Philip 30, Bridget 36, Edward 12, James 9, Philip4, Richard 2, Margaret 2.

JONES: Jonathan 50 (farmer), Eliza 50, Evan 22 (farmer),Hester 18, Elizabeth 16, John D. 13, John Duffy 19(laborer), Josephene 27. R.E. $12,000.

WILLIAMS: Joseph 26 (limeburner), Eliza 29, Mary 3,Samuel 7/10, Catharine 12.

GARDNER: William 32 (limeburner), Percilla 21, Pheby6, Helen 2.

WINKLE: John 48 (laborer), Hannah 33, Anna 9, Emeline7.

FRIES: Samuel 64 (none), Mary 65, Mary 30, Samuel Walters 35 (limeburner), Christianna 28, Anderson 2. R.E.$4000.

HART: James 60 (shoemaker), Elizabeth 58, Moses 18. R.E.$3000.

RODEBAUGH: Thomas 24 (laborer), Sarah 25, Lenoard 4,RODEBAUGH: Jacob 43 (laborer), Esther 39, Charles 19

(laborer), John 11, James 2. R.E. $500.

7g THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1850, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

MC GOWEN: John 59 (limeburner), Susan 58, Julia A. 25.

STALEY; George 44 (laborer), Hester 55, Hiram 19, (laborer), Eliza 17, Hester 16, Henry 13. R.E. $1000.

HAGY: Samuel 46 (farmer), Martha 40, Amanda 14, Sarah12, Lewis 9, George 6, Clarence 4, John 2, Theodore Rex20 (laborer), Allen Lukens 25 (teacher), Mary P. 23,Howard 1. R.E. $11,000.

MC GLATHERY: Charles 69 (laborer), Elizabeth 68, Elizabeth McCommes 4.

PETERS; Thomas 45 (farmer), Elizabeth 40, Margaret 19,Ann 13, Jane 5, Joseph 2, Mary 6/12, Hiram Vanhom15 (farmer). R.E. $4400.

HEYSHAM: Robert 26 (farmer), James Mclntire 40 (laborer), Margaret 35, James 6, Margaret Heysham 12,Theodore 14. R.E. $7400.

DAVIS: Francis 89 (farmer), Catharine 32, Mary 13, Samuel10, Susan 7, Margaret 3, Jesse 5/12. R.E. $2000.

ZELL: Jane 59, David 19 (laborer), Susan DeHaven 61.R.E. $1000.

LEWIS: Nathan 65 (stonemason), Rebecca 58, David R.Lewis 27 (stonemason), Catharine 23, Sarah A. 2. R.E.$1000.

HILTNER: George 44 (farmer), Mary A. 30, George 7,Theodore 9, Alexander 11, Rosanna 6. R.E. $2200.

REX: William J. 39 (blacksmith), Mary 32, Elmira 10,Nicholas 8, Susan 1, Charles Staley 15 (blacksmith).R.E. $3000.

RODEBAUGH: William 29 (laborer), Isabel 24, Ann M. 9,William H. 6, Evan 2, (ieorge 8/12.

FRIES: George 37 (farmer), Margaret 34, Samuel 14, Ma-linda 12, Margaret 7, John 5, Jonathan 1, George 1,Margaret Hillings 60. R.E. $3100.

REAS [REESE]: Mary 78, Samuel McGuan 25 (laborer),Elizabeth 23, Jacob Mattis 50 (laborer), Sarah 45, Isabel12, Aman 10, Mary 8.

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP Y9

WIMMER: Jacob 56 (farmer), Ann 45, Anna 18, Philip 22(laborer), Amanda 19, Joan 12. R.E. |3000.

YETTER; Lewis 45 (farmer), Nancy 89, George Berdof 16(farmer). R.E. $3000.

O'DANIEL: Michael 48 (laborer), Elizabeth 31, Mary 21,Henry 18 (laborer), Philip 9, Charles 6, Mabel 4, Elizabeth 1. R.E. $500.

OBLEOUS?: Jacob 37 (mason), Tacy 30, Joseph 1, May A.Shepherd 14. R.E. (MS) $1000.

MARPLE: Abraham 56 (farmer), Elizabeth 75, ChristiannaMcGlahey 18. R.E. $9000.

MARPLE: Elwood 28 (farmer), Anna 32, Hannah 8, Harriet6, Amanda 4, Abraham 3, Louisa 1/12.

SHIVE: Elias 32 (laborer), Sarah 41, William H. 4, JohnDoland 24 (laborer), Frederick Barnes 42 (farmer),Elizabeth 42, Mary 7.

REID: Andrew G. 46 (farmer), Jane 37, Helen 14, Susan12, Charles 9, John 2, Hamilton Bean 35 (laborer).

SHOEMAKER: John 76 (none), Jane 70, Hannah 39, SarahEdelman 19. R.E. $2750.

SHEPHERD: Charles 89 (farmer), Elizabeth 40, Susan 10,William 8, Mary 6, Emma 3, Isaac 4/12, Julia Colhan 17.R.E. $4500.

VANLERE: George 40 (laborer), Catharine Sr. 27, CatharineC. 8, Sarah 1.

THOMAS: Silas 39 (teacher), Harriet 37, John 9, Elizabeth 6.

MATTIS: Michael 44 (laborer), Eliza 41, Aaron 15 (laborer), Alan 14, Nelson 11, Deborah 2, Mary 86, MaryThomas 4. R.E. $600.

WILLIAMS: John G. 34 (farmer), Susan N. 31, Mary Gas-kell 12, Susan 5, Charles Ireland 12, Amos Roberts 39(laborer), Margaret Nungessor 17. R.E. $10,000.


LONGACRE: Isaac 31 (farmer), Caroline 27, Helen 8, Catharine 6, Samuel 4, Isaac 2, Francis 10/12, BenjaminWhite 17 (farmer). R.B. $5000.

MYERS: Gottlieb 39 (butcher), Mary 39, Edward 13, Louisa11, Maria 9, Eliza 7, Julia 7, Albert 4, Jacob 2, JacobPerson 21 (laborer).

KANE: Alexander 33 (farmer), Rebecca 26, Elizabeth 3,Eliza Garble 30, Charles Wagner 14.

FARMER: James 50 (farmer), James S. 23, Elizabeth 50,Mary 18, George W. Murphy 13. R.E. $3000.

GALLAGER: John 29 (farmer), Emma 26, Andrew 5, Samuel 2, William J. 4/12, Emma Burman 12. R.E. $1000.

BRICE; Charles 32 (B) (laborer), Anna M. 33 (B), Susan15 (B), Joshua 12 (B), Caleb 10 (B), Washington 8(B), Robert 6 (B), Caroline 4 (B), Mathew 3 (B),Charles 1 (B). R.E. $500.

GORDON: Job 30 (laborer), Maria 27, John W. 7, Isaac5, Sarah 3, Rebecca 1. R.E. $600.

GALLAGER: John 60 (farmer), Jane 69, John Henry 12,Jane Henry 10. R.E. $2500.

STOUT: Samuel K. 29 (farmer), Pheby 27, Mary 2, Julia50, Hannah Kaigt 52, Job Davis 12, Charles Stout 13,Lydia Baker 18. R.E. $11,000.

HART: Andrew 34 (farmer), Martha 32, Anna M. 5, Hannah3, Ann Cotts 21. R.E. $7500.

HUSTON: Charles 29 (farmer), Anna 23, Mary 3, FrancesHaring 14.

LYSINGER: Henry 41 (farmer), Hannah 40, David 20 (plaster), Mary A. 18, John 15 (farmer), Isaac 13, Joseph 9,Hannah 4. R.E. $2500.

BAKER: Jacob 31 (farmer), Margaret 33, William H. 8,Anna M. 6, Emma L. 3, Lewellen 1.

MEREDITH: Jesse 43 (farmer), Mary 32, Rebecca 17, JohnRatcliff 43 (laborer).

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP

MC QUIRNS: John 44 (farmer), Catharine 36, Elizabeth 18,Latisha 12, Charles 7, Sarah 4, John 2. R.E. $4700.

LOESER: James 44 (farmer), Sidney 34, Mary 8, George1, Christopher 74 (none), Joseph Mattis 20 (laborer),Joshua Stone 19 (laborer), John Shearer 45 (laborer),Catharine Berger 12, Mary Gearhart 38. R.E. (CL)$2100.

ROBERTS: Charles 48 (farmer), Catharine 44, Joseph 24(farmer), Hannah 21, Charles 6, Thomas Welsh 28 (laborer) , Ann Cresson 22. R.E. $4000.

JAMES: Seth 51 (shoemaker), Lydia 44, Sarah 13, Sophia5. Seth 8, Henry 1. R.E. $500.

GARLINGER: Henry 62 (farmer), Latishia 57, Susan C.20, Washington 17 (farmer), James Grame 18, AnnRodebough 9. R.E. $6400.

SHEARER: George 63 (farmer), Mary 57, William 31(farmer), David 18 (farmer), Susan 17, R.E. $2500.

LYSINGER: Andrew 71 (farmer), Henry 35 (farmer),Mary 27, Andrew 24 (farmer). R.E. $4500.

PAWLING: Reuben 60 (none), Henry 24 (farmer), Thomas23 (farmer), Allen 21 (farmer), Mary Mattis 28, Eme-line Jones 15. R.E. (HP) $2700 (TP) $6000.

JOHNSON: Charles 40 (farmer), Isaac 38 (farmer), RachelMeClane 35, Henry 5. R.E. $10,000.

WOOD: James 41 (storekeeper), Elizabeth 35, David 16(farmer), Israel 12, Harrison 11, Hiram 9, Mary Lukens24, Edward Kirk 22 (storekeeper), Mary 24. R.E. $4500.

ROBERTS: George 41 (laborer), Anna 53, David 18 (laborer), George 11, Orinda Smith 3/12, Isabel Baker 18.

HALLMAN: John C. 41 (farmer), Elizabeth 35, Lewis 14,Mary M. 10, Edward 7, Harriet 8/12, Sabila McGlathery16, Sarah Hallman 4, Lovinia Lukens 4. R.E. $3800.

WHITE: Samuel 76 (farmer), Harriet 26, Matilda 13, JosephKerper 12. R.E. $2500.

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MC MILLEN: Alexander 37 (laborer), Margaret 35, Ros-anna 10, William 7, John 6, Margaret 3, Eliza 1, Isai^Brant 62 (laborer).

DULL: Frederick 45 (farmer), Sarah 41, William B. 17,(farmer), George15 (fanner), Sarah 13, Mary 11, Susan8, Hiram 6, Ross 5, Margaret 3. R.E. $7000.

SHEPHERD: Jesse 37 (cabinet maker), Harriet 34, SarahA. 11, Anna A. 8, Henry 4, Charles 2, John Ely 21 (cabinet maker), David Jeans 18 (cabinet maker), Catharine Fisher. R.E. $5000.

SPELLHOVER [SPEELHOFFER]: Reuben 34 (limebum-er), Sarah 34, Maiy 12, Rudolph 10, William 6, Samuel3, Anna 8/12, William Bartolet [Bartleson] 32 (laborer), Catharine 51. R.E. (CB) $500.

PUGH; Eli 57 (limebumer), Mary 50.

DEWEES: William 49 (shoemaker), Margaret 39, Adeline12, Helen 10, Franklin 8, Luther 5, Jacob S. 1, ElwoodRodebough 21 (shoemaker), James Walsh 17 (shoemaker). R.E. $1500.

MARPLE: Enoch 40 (limeburner), Jane 37, Charlotte 14,Elizabeth 11, Sarah J. 6, Harriet 4, Benjamin 1.

WILLIAM: Jonathan 50 (farmer), George 23, Sarah 16,Emma 14, Sarah Rittenhouse 50, Amelia Pluck 23, PhilipFisher 12.

CLEVER [CLEAVER] : John 26 (cooper), Abby 23, Mary4, Ephraim 2. R.E. $3000.

DEHAVEN: Mordica 64 (farmer), Abigal 61. R.E. $1000.

BERKHAMMER: John 75 (farmer), Mary 69, Maria 38,Susan 35, Catharine 29, Elizabeth 21, William H. Staley13, William Mattis 25 (laborer), George Berkhammer41 (stonemason). R.E. (JB) $300 (GB) $2300.

RODEBOUGH: Garret 50 (limeburner), Joanne Hatton 24,Emeline Rodebough 23, Elwood 20 (limebumer), Harriet


18, Caroline 15, Samuel 11, George 9, Mary 6, Milton 4,Charles 2, Owen Hatton 29 (stonemason). R.E. (JH)$500.

CHILDS: Rosanna 48, Samuel P. 18 (farmer), Pheby A.Smith 19, Patrick Kennedy 23 (laborer), Alfred Goshen25 (laborer), Catharine Casey 10. R.E. $4800.

WINGATE: Edward 40 (laborer), Barbara 30, Caroline 10.

SCHLATER: William 36 (farmer), Sarah 31, Seth 30 (farmer), Sarah A. 20, Mary A. 16, Margaret 14, Eveline 7,Marple Davis 9, James Berry 28 (laborer), John Welsh36 (laborer). R.E. $8900.

DETTER: Elizabeth 30, Mary 12, Enoch Marple 56 (farmer),Elizabeth 42, Mary 18, John H. 16 (farmer), Jacob H.13, Reuben 8, Sarah E. 5, Peter 2, Martin Madden 35(laborer), David Fisher 20 (laborer). R.E. (EM)$10,000.

HALLMAN: George 35 (blacksmith), Mary A. 23, FrancisWendro [Vonderaw] 34 (tailor), Ann 39, Harriet 13,Louisa 10, Amanda 8, Mary A. 3.

RODEBOUGH: Henry 33 (limebumer), Eliza 29, Daniel4, David 9, Michael Rodebough 35 (limebumer), Alice28, Reuben 10, Mary 8, Thomas 6, Violet 4.

DAVIS: Barney 44 (laborer), Margaret 45, Susan 15, Henry12, Andrew 10, Elizabeth 6.

HALLMAN: Samuel 60 (blacksmith), Amanda 15, Hiram22 (plaster), Samuel 18, (bricklayer), R.E. $1500.

RITTER: Geo. R. 45 (hotel keeper), Sarah 43, Milton 22(farmer), Mary A. 19, Rosanna Ritter 16, John 14,Jacob 12, Elmira 6, Reuben 4, George 1, George Bacon 45(laborer), Peter Bonter 46 (laborer), William 49 (wheelwright), William Miller 18 (wheelwright). R.E. $18,000.

CORSON: Joseph 51 (farmer), Anna 48, Catharine 29, Hannah 24, Hiram 21 (reporter), William 18 (Sheet IronMaker), Isabel 15, Clarisa 12, Humphrey 8, Howard 4.

g4 THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1860, MONTGOMEEY COUNTY

COWDEN: John 35 (farmer), Charlotte 36, Mary J. 12,Charles 10, Samuel 2, Hannah 7. R.E. $2500.

HALLOWELL: William 66 (farmer), Jane 58, Catharine 21,Caleb 19 (farmer), Benjamin 16 (farmer), William Wilson 14, Helen Schofield 14. R.E. $4000.

HALLMAN: John K. 34 (limeburner), Ann 34, Joaephene13, Joseph 1, George M. 4. R.E. $1400.

RITTER: Job 59 (farmer), Rebecca 48, Elwood 23 (farmer), Mary 22, Jane 16, John K. Roope 35 (laborer),Catharine Ritter 65. R.E. $7200.

WALKER: Jacob 60 (farmer), Jacob 25 (thrasher), Aaron20 (fanner), Sarah A. 17, Margaret 18. R.E. $2500.

BANES: Thomas 42 (farmer), Mary 51, Elizabeth 13, Hannah 15, Mary Holt 60, Sarah Suplee 28, Harriet 4. R.E.$6000.

FRINGER [FARINGER]: George 41 (limeburner), Sophia25,"Mahlon 1, Jessie Koutz 23 (laborer), William Baker2 (laborer), Christopher Detera 22 (laborer), MichaelDocherty 16 (laborer), Caroline Hutt 21, Ezra Rode-bough 22 (laborer), Sarah Batchler 19. R.E. $25,000.

CONARB: Peter 40 (farmer), Sarah 34, Anna K. 12, DavidA. 11, Thomas P. 9, Emma A. 6, Morris P. 5, Mary 2,Phebe A. 2/12.

LIGHTKEP [LIGHTCAP]: Samuel 42 (blacksmith), Barbara 39, Martha 15, Elmira 14, Charles 11, Elizabeth 8,Rebecca 3, Mary 2, Edward Barnes 16 (blacksmith),Charles Froop 19 (blacksmith). R.E. $3000.

WILLIAMS: John 31 (weaver), Elizabeth 20.

FRIES [FREAS]: John 38 (wheelwright), Anna 32, MaryC. 11, Henry H. 9, George W. 6, Ab 4, Sarah 1. R.E.$1000.

KEYS: James 36 (laborer), Mary 29, Sarah A. 9, George 6,Mary 4, Emma 1, Anna Wallace 36 (School teacher).R.E. $1500.


BICKINGS: John 54 (carter), Hester 51, David 19 (laborer) , Charles 14, Ellen 11, Sarah 7, Catharine Roger3. R.E. $1000.

POTTS: William 62 (farmer), Ann 65, Ann 25, Tobitha 23,Susan 11. R.E. $20,000.

PUGH: Charles 43 (farmer), Mary 37, Rebecca 16, Helen14, Hannah 2, Charles 1, Hiram Rambo 12, William 10,John McNett 29 (laborer), Mary 14, Louisa 27.

WARNER: Penrose 38 (miller), Margaret 45, William C. 16(miller)', George W. 12.

Whole Number of Population — 1384(Male 729, Female 655)

Attended school within the year — 371

All persons born in Pennsylvania with the following exceptions.

Born in IRELAND

O'DONNEL, Daniel

HANNAH, WilliamCAVENDER, Eliza

SMITH, James

BRYAN, Mary

MC KENNA, PatrickMaryMary

DOAN, AnnaMC GRAF, Thomas

MaryHANSLEY, MichaelJOHNSON, JamesFARY, IsabelDORYAN, JohnGALLAGER, DanielCAHILL, John

BIRCH, JohnDALY, John

LONG, Mary

KINSEL, Anderson

O'BRIAN, John

STEEL, JamesMaryCharles

Hannah

FLOYD, EzekielMC KIVEN, MichaelCARLIN, JohnCRATEN, Catherine

James

GeorgeAllen

Thomas

SULIVAN, PatrickBridget

86 THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1860, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Born in IBELAKD (Cont.)

Catharine

James

MaryMO BRIDE, Manus

Rosanna

MC GUIRE, ThomasKANE, Rodger

John

Ann

MONTGOMERY, WiliiamFITZPATRIGK, Cornelius

Ann

TRACEY, JohnJulia Ann

WITCH, WalterFRACEY,REILLY, GarretFRASIER, ThomasRILEY, JohnTASEY, George

Ann

James

MC KENNA, AndrewPeter

Hden

KELLEY, Mary

HOLLIS, Isaac

TRACEY, Frances

MC GIDIGAN, JamesAnn

LAREY, WilliamSusanna

CREGLEY, James

MC QUAID, JohnJames

BOIL, Hugh

Jane

MC MILLEN, WilliamMC CLANE, William

Rachel

DOCHERTY, JamesMC KEAN, AndrewLAWLESS, JamesCROUT, Patrick

CAMRON, JamesBridget

MADDEN, JohnCOTTY, Michael

MC HOY, Elizabeth

DARNET, Mary

DORSEY, Lary

MAROY, JohnElizabeth

MC CLASKEY, MichaelMary

NEVIN, John

Martha

MC GRAFT, MichaelCatharine

John

POWEL, PhiUpBridgetEdward

James

DUFFY, JohnJosephene

MC INTIRE, JamesMargaretJames

HEYSHAM, Margaret

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP

Bom in IRELAND (Cent.)

DOLAND, JohnCOHAN, JuliaMATTIS, Michael

MaryMargaret

WELSH, ThomasMC MILLEN, Alexander

MargaretWALSH, JamesKENNEDY, PatrickBERRY, JamesWELSH, JohnMADDEN, MartinDOCHERTY, MichaelKEYS, JamesMC NETT, John

Mary

Born in GERMANY

DERIO, DavidPRAWL, MiltonFANGER, Henry

Catharine

HARTENSON, JosephElizabeth

BROW, PeterMary

WILLIAMS, JosephOBLEOUS, Jacob

TacyBARNES, Frederick

Elizabeth

MaryMYERS, Gottleib

Mary

HARING. FrancesBERGER, CatharineCRESSON, AnnPROOP, CharlesWILLIAMS, John

Born in ENGLAND

STEVENSON, DavidHannah

SEGER, JohnHelen

Elizabeth

John

Anna

PETERS, Thomas

Born in NEW YORK

MAYHEW, Thomas

Bom in WASHINGTON

WILLIAMS, Eliza

Born in TENNESSEE

JONES, HenryBora in DELAWARE

JAMES, JamesLEWIS, Mary A.SMITH, JohnCORLEY, Solomon

Born in WALES

LEWIS, JohnREID, Andrew G.

87

88 THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1860, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Born in NEW JERSEY

PEARCE, JamesMaryElizabeth

Maria

PIPPETT, SamuelFLETCHER, MartahWILSON, James

Maria

GARDNER, WilliamPercilla

Pheby

LUKENS, Mary P.

SHEPHERD, Charles

WILLIAMS, John G.

Susan N.

GASKEL, Mary

Susan

IRELAND, Charles

STONE, Joshua

SHEARER, John

BATCBCER, Sarah

Free Inhabitants in Upper Salford

Township in the County of Montgomery


According to the Census of 1850

Solomon Artman—Ass't Marshal

Aug. 10 to Sept. 20, 1850

R.E. — value of Real Estate owned

BOYER: Michael C. 29 (farmer), Sophia 66, Sarah Bidding22, Marion Boyer 20, Charles Mathious 13, Jesse Boyer5/12. R.E. $10,000.

WAMBOLD: James 32 (miller), Leah 23, Henry 1, SeptimusKrieble 24 (teamster), George Slotterer 19 (miller),Aaron Hendrix 18 (miller), Angeline Bidding 19.

ZIGLER [ZIEGLER]: Jesse 46 (farmer), Catharine 39,Catharine 16, Sarah 15, Jesse 12, John 9, Sassaman Wam-bold 25 (laborer), Andrew Ochs 25 (laborer). R.E.$22,600.

DAUB: George 62 (farmer), Elizabeth 57, Jeremiah 29 (laborer) , William 15 (laborer), Louisa 11, Sophia Slotterer16. R.E. $8800.

SLOTTERER: Jesse 28 (oil miller), William 23 (oil miller),Susanna 20, Samuel 16 (laborer).

HILTEBEITEL: Jonas R. 44 (innkeeper), Sarah 53, Catharine Hefletrager 19, Jacob Wagner 11, Samuel Kline 21(shoemaker), Reuben Houck 18 (whipmaker).

SMITH: Frederick K. 44 (shoemaker), Mary 41, William22 (shoemaker), Mary Louisa 2, David Katz 35, SamuelSmith 16 (shoemaker), Hannah Smith 18, Valentine 13,Catharine 9, George 6, John 3, Jesse Geisinger 23 (shoemaker) .

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SMITH: Jacob K. 47 (saddler & farmer), Margaret 42, Reuben 15 (saddler), Amanda 11, Mary Ann 8, Jacob 5,Hem.*y Lapp 36 (saddler), Henry Forcht 28 (currier),Daniel Pfleger 20 (saddler), Abraham Shipe 24 (laborer). R.E. $16,000.

SMITH: Samuel K. 36 (merchant & farmer), Maria 37,Ephraim 9, Nathaniel 4, George Weiss 29 (saddler),Jacob Groff 69 (laborer), Augustus Smith 13, R.E.$2600.

GARGES: William 30, Mary 56, Pricilla Harbster 36, SarahMusselman 10, Milton Harbster 2. R.E. $1500.

SMITH: Catharine 73, Elizabeth Brickley 65. R.E. (EB)$1400.

HASEY: Frederick 34 (wheelwright), Hannah 36, Jacob 5,Ferdinand 2, Leah 4/12, Abraham Kolb 11, BenjaminKolb 9, Charles Kawinkle 27 (wheelwright), FrederickShipe (blacksmith), Frederick Keppler 20 (blacksmith),Frederick Hoise 20 (blacksmith).

FREDERICK: Elizabeth 65, Franklin 42 (shoemaker). R.E.$1000.

ETTINGER: Jonas 47 (shoemaker), Cristina 46, Elizabeth17. R.E. $1100.

DAUB: Samuel 33 (carpenter), Elizabeth 33, Washington 9,Silvanous Haney 4. R.E. $600.

OCHS: John 37 (blacksmith), Elizabeth 37, Hettie 13, Jesse10, Cristina 8, Elizabeth 6, Hannah 4. R.E. $1600.

SHUECK: Mathias 49 (stonemason), Mary 49, Aaron 19(millwright), Elizabeth 18, Susanna 9, Malinda 9(twins).

SCHOOL [SHOLL] : Abraham 81. R.E. $1400.REED: George 36 (innkeeper), Sophia 37, Nathaniel 12,

Philip 10, Zacharias 8, Elemira 6, Sara 3, George Washington 1, Elizabeth Swager 22.

BILGER: Samuel 48 (laborer), Elizabeth 33, Elizabeth 9,Reuben 6.

UPPER SALFORD TOWNSHIP 91

ROSHONG: Jeremiah 50 (Brass founder), Mary 37, Maria14. R.E, $1700.

KNIPE: Jacob 58 (farmer), Catharine 59, Jacob 27 (wheelwright), Henry Roshong 19 (carpenter), Edward Snyder16 (laborer). R.E. $2000.

KNIPE: Simon 34 (coachmaker), Esther 30, Mary Catharine8, Samuel 10, James 5.

RUDY: Philip 67 (farmer), Elizabeth 65, Matilda 21. R.E.$5500.

RAUDENBUSH: Abraham 47 (farmer), Mary 45, James 22(farmer), Charles 20 (farmer), Elizabeth 17, Mary 15,Abraham 4. R.E. $7800.

FEGLEY: George 47 (farmer), Lidie 40, Rubin 20, (farmer),John 14.

CRESSMAN: Tobias 36 (farmer & tobacconist), Hannah 36,Nathainel 10, Elizabeth 8, Sara Louisa 6, Clara 4, Susan3, Ellamina 1, Nathaniel Wade 18 (tobacconist), Ele-mira Lyde 19 (tobacconist), Jesse May 18 (tobacconist),Charles Kramer 17 (tobacconist), Frederick Wilger 16(tobacconist), Josiah Moyer 20 (tobacconist). R.E. $3000.

CRESSMAN: Abraham 69 (farmer), Susanna 69, Fysetta 15,Henry 14. R.E. $3000.

CRESSMAN: Benjamin 30, Margaret 23, Abraham 1.

SHOLL: Thomas 43 (farmer), Elizabeth 32, Isaac Haring 12.R.E. $3000.

CROLL: Michael 26 (saddler), Marian 23, Amelia 8, R.E.$1400.

HARTRANFT: John 40 (laborer), Anna 39, Maria 11, William 9, John 6, Jacob 3.

MATTIS: John 32 (farmer), Elizabeth 38, Henry 9, William4, Catharine Carver 19, Noel Beimer 20 (saddler), Harvey Bloom 24 (currier), Anna Fillman 25.

GAISSENGER [GEISINGER]: Samuel 52 (farmer), Hannah 43, Catharine 19, Hannah 15, Susanna 13, Caroline7, Manda 2, Charles Roshong 53 (laborer) .R.E. $4000.

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HILDENBYDAL [HILDEBIDLE] : Daniel 77, Elizabeth 66.

KRATZ: Jacob 57 (fanner), Mary 43, Eli 23, Mary 14, David9, Hannah 5, John 2. K.E. $7000.

KARVER: Jacob 50 (farmer), Elizabeth 47, William 20,(laborer), Elisa 18, Esther 16, Leda 13, Jacob 8, Hannah 5. R.E. $2000.

KOLP: John 46 (farmer), Maria 43, Isaac 21 (farmer),Sarah 16, Jacob 14, Daniel 12, Hannah 9, Mary 6, Hettie4, Hannah Kolp 72 (widow). R.E. $2200.

SOLT: Michael 34 (farmer), Sarah 29, Angeline 5. R.E.$3000.

HARRING [HERRING]: John 41 (farmer), Sara 23, Louisa6, Catharine 4. R.E. $2000.

BARNET [BARNDT]: Henry 54 (farmer), Catharine 49,Allen 24 (millwright), Noah 20 (carpenter), Elizabeth17, Sammy 15 (laborer), Henry 14, Hetteann 10, LevyBarnet 28 (shoemaker). R.E. $2000.

BARNET: Aaron 26 (laborer), Leah 24, Sareann 1.

MOYER; Abraham 0. 54 (farmer), Joseph Stover 27 (farmer) , Catharine 27, Elizabeth 4. R.E. $5000.

HARRING: Conrad 69 (farmer), Lida 58, Daniel 25 (carpenter), Lana Gaman 28. R.E. $2000.

MOYER: Jacob C. 58 (farmer), Nancy 56, Franny Hack-man 35, Mary Moyer 24, Henry Moyer 19 (laborer).R.E. $4000.

MOYER: Jacob F. 28 (tobacconist), Sara 26.

WASHEY [WEISHEY] : Henry 52'(farmer), Sara 49, Anna22, Ephraim 16 (laborer). R.E. $2500.

KREEBLE: Henry 32 (farmer), Sara 29, David 9, Isaac 5,Septimus 1, Lisa Freed 22. R.E. $4000.

HARLEY: Samuel 54 (farmer), Elizabeth 54. R.E. $3300.

HARLEY: Jonas 32 (farmer), Elizabeth 26, Nathaniel 11/12,Leah Freas 9.

WEILGER [WILKER] : Andrew 59 (laborer), Maryann 56.

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NACE: Philip 56 (fanner), Hannah 61, Michael 30 (carpenter), Philip Jun'r 25 (fanner), Nancy 23, Paul 20,Sara 19, Jacob Klemmer 50 (laborer). R.E. $10,000.

MOYER: Henry C. 64 (fanner), Nancy 64. R.E. $2600.

WILHELM: Andrew 36 (farmer), Catharine 49, AdamNechta [Neidig] 25, Matilda 24.

LANDES: John 27 (farmer), Sara 28, Mary 5, Kitty 4, William 1, Alisa Martin 15. R.E. $2400.

SCHEID: William 41 (stonemason), Barbara 40, Rebecca 13,Jacob 11, Henry 8, Samuel 5, Elizabeth 2.

KRATZ; Michael 26 (farmer), Rebecca 20, Anna 1, MichaelWeil 12.

KOLP: Jacob 68 (farmer), Rebecca 68, Henry 87 (farmer),Elizabeth 30, Mary 9, Elizabeth 7, Jacob Deal 17 (laborer), John Klein 25 (shoemaker). R.E. $5000.

KAMER: Jacob 59 (stonemason). R.E. $1000.

ETTINGER: Jacob 50 (farmer), Mary 44, Jacob 20 (carpenter) , Nathan 17 (laborer), Caroline 15, David 13, Mahlon10, Mary 7. R.E. $2000.

HILTENBAYDEL [HILDEBIDLE] : Jesse 28 (farmer),Sophia 28, Ephaim Shaid, [Shide] 23 (laborer), WilliamShaid 16 (laborer).

WEAVER: Jacob 44 (farmer), Elizabeth 28, Franny 4, R.E.$1600.

KRATZ: Abraham 63 (farmer), Elizabeth 57, Mary 34,Abraham Jun'r 24 (farmer), Elizabeth 18, Joseph Det-tera 14. R.E. $5000.

WENHOLT: Abraham 26 (farmer), Elizabeth 27, Alisa 4,Hetteann 2, Michael 6/12. R.E. $1100.

WILLAUER: Charles 36 (farmer), Nancy 31, Maryann 6,Susanna 4, Annalaina 2, Catharine 1.

SHOEMAKER: Jonas 33 (farmer), Carolina 37, Elizabeth7, Anna 6, Jacob Walleg 26 (laborer).

94 the united states census of 1850. MONTGOMERY COUNTY

WALT: Henry 47 (fanner), Elizabeth 46, Mary 17, Jones16, Mary Harbester 10, William Harbster 4, Mary Walt72 (widow).

HARTZEL: Jacob 48 (farmer), Catharine 42, Henry 20 (carpenter) , Maryann 17, Rebecca 15, Jacob 11, Kitty 5. R.E.$3000.

HARTZEL: John 50 (farmer), Hannah 46, Kitty 19, John17, Hannah 13, David 8, Mary Hartzel 75 (widow). R.E.$2500.

HARTZEL: Daniel 46, Mary 38, Robert 11, Daniel 10, Jesse7, James 5, Ephraim 3, Jacob 1.

ROSHONG: Enoch 50 (laborer), Mary 50. R.E. $1000.SCHLOTTER [SLOTTERER]: William 50 (laborer), Tacy

39, Jonas 18 (laborer), William 8. R.E. $1000.

HENDRIX [HENDRICKS]: John 52 (farmer), Elizabeth49, Louise 25, Mary 20, Elizabeth 19, Franklin 18 (carpenter), James 16 (farmer), William 15 (laborer),Ephraim Detterer 6. R.E. $4000.

BOWMAN: Peter 35 (blacksmith), Elizabeth 34, Kitty 9,Alice 7, Aaron 3, Hannah 2. R.E. $1000.

FOUST: Joseph 68 (stonemason), Mary 78.

MARTIN: Jacob 54 (weaver), Catharine 49, Samuel 8. R.E.$600.

WAMBOLD: John 33 (stonemason), Julia 30, Charles 11,Margaret 6, Benjamin 4, Noah 3, Hannah 1. R.E. $600.

WAMBOLD: Daniel 39 (stonemason), Salina 36, Branard 3.R.E. $500.

WAMBOLD: Daniel 62 (carpenter), Adeline 55, Lisa 4.

MOYER: Jacob 53 (cooper), Catharine 51, Maria 15, William 13. R.E. $675.

HEFFENTRAGER: John 43 (powdermaker), Catharine 37,Daniel 14, John 11, Sarah 10, Mary 7, Elizabeth 4, Catharine 2. R.E. $200.

HOOT: David 45 (laborer), Sara 40, Rubin 11, Aaron 8,Daniel 6, Nathaniel 4, Manda 2, Sara 5/12. R.E. $700.


GROFF: Joseph 71, Catharine 69, Elizabeth 47. R.E. $8000.

GROFF: Jacob 33 (farmer), Catharine 23, Abraham 2, Mary-ann 1, Davis Auchey 12, Abraham Auchey 22 (laborer),Elizabeth Underkofler 22.

GARING [GERRING] : John 61, Mary 42, Susanna 7. R.E.$400.

JOHNSON: Martin 21 (laborer), Letita 24, Sara 1.

HOOT: Jacob 52 (farmer), Maria 47, Margaret 12, Jacob 11Mary 9, Kittyann 2. R.E. $3000.

NACE: Henry 69 (farmer), Cristina 50, Hannah 18, William 7, James Daub 17 (cooper), Lewis Nace 24 (cooper).R.E. $1600.

KRAFT: Michael 49 (farmer & weaver), Martha 52, Jacob20, Louisa 16, Henry 11, Adam Michley 24, Matilda May19. R.E. $1200.

ZIEGLER: Samuel 28 (farmer), Rachel 21, John 2, Nathaniel7/12.

HUNTZSICKER [HUNSICKER] : Abraham 49 (farmer),Elizabeth 49, John 23 (laborer), Catherine 21, Elizabeth17, Margaret 13, Alisa 8, Maria 2. R.E. $1500.

KLEIN: John 58 (farmer), Jesse 24 (saddler), Catharine24, Susanna 2, Marion 1, Catharine 2/12. R.E. $2000.

GODSHALK [GODSHALL]: 81 (farmer), Elizabeth 28,Elizabeth 11, Samuel 5, Maria 4, David 3, Sara 1. R.E.$2800.

KARKES [GARGES] : John 28 (farmer), Sara 25, Amanda5, Harry 1.

KLEIN: Jonas 42 (farmer), Hannah 36, Mahlon 10, Kitteann7, Maryann 5, Ephraim 3, Milton 2, John Dotterer 18(laborer), Lida Fread 12. R.E. $3000.

STONER [STEINER] : Samuel 34, Lea 27, Louisa 4, Daniel3, John 1.

GRIMLEY: Isaac 55 (farmer), Maryann 50, Solomon 26(shoemaker), Benjamin 24 (carpenter), Ephraim Ro-shong 9. R.E. $2200.


DEATWAGLER [DETWILER] : Joseph 30 (fanner), Ra-chael 30, Susanna Schultz 18, Godfried Arb 11, JacobDetwiler 5, Catharine Detwiler 2, Joseph Huber 23 (carpenter), Mary Huber 28.

SCHWEITZER: Frantz Michael 58 (paddler), Catharine 60,Adeline 3.

BERGEY: William 34 (farmer), Susanna 29, Kitty 1, CharlesShoemaker 16 (laborer), Mary Pennepacker 15, JacobHoltenman 6. R.E. $4000.

CASSEL: Jacob 58, Willimina 50, Samuel 23 (laborer), Jacob 15 (laborer). R.E. $3000.

CASSEL: Abraham 28 (farmer), Mary 22, William 1.WALT: Franklin 38 (farmer), Lida 36, Manda 9, Henry 5,

Susanna 3, Hannah 1/12, Charles Barger 18 (laborer).R.E. $2400.

GAUBLE [GABLE]: Charles 51 (farmer), Catharine 21,Louisa 18, Sarah 15, Henry 12, Charles 10, Jesse 4, MaryRatzel (widow) 76. R.E. $6000.

SNYDER: Henry 25 (millwright), Mary 23.MOYER: Henry L. 45 (farmer), Elizabeth 41, Mary 13,

Hannah 11, Jacob 8, Nancy 6, George Delp 14, MariaMoyer 80, Susanna Woodward 66, Elizabeth Moyer 48.R.E. $5000.

MOYER: Abraham L. 41 (farmer), Hannah 35, Anna 13,Christian 11, Samuel 9, Elizabeth 4, Mary 3, Joseph 1.R.E. $3500.

MOYER: Jacob L. 38 (farmer), Maria 39, Barbara 10,Ephrahram 8. R.E. $3500.

SCHATZ: Jacob 51 (farmer), Henry 21 (carpenter), Nancy14, Michael 12, Elizabeth 10, George Schatz 23 (laborer),Matilda 23. R.E. $4000.

KLEIN: Jacob 71 (farmer), Susanna 65, Esther 23, RachelDicks 14. R.E. $5000.

TOMPSON: Charles 26 (farmer), Elizabeth 24, William2, Mary 1/12, Andrew McCollester 35 (laborer).

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SCHAEF: John 56 (laborer), Philabena 62. R.E. $600,HARLE [HARLEY]: Benjamin 48 (farmer), Mary 54,

Abraham 20 (laborer), Nancy 17, Jacob Freed 6. R.E.$2000.

HARLEY: John 57 (farmer), Catharine 56, Sarah 27, Jonas18 (saddler), Llde 15. R.E. $4000.

HARLEY: Samuel K. 26 (farmer), Susanna 30, ReubenSwager 19 (laborer), Cotella Haas (?).

JOHNSON: Jacob 48 (farmer & miller), Anna 34, Michael13, Anna 10, Charles 6, Catharine 1/12, Ruben Yerger20 (miller), Elizabeth Yerger 23, Henry Bergey 30 (oil-miller). R.E. $11,000.

GROFF: Joseph 52 (farmer & millwright), Sarah 40, Benjamin 10, Louisa 8, Manda 6, Richard 4. R.E. $1200.

HOLTENMAN [HOLTEMAN] : Isaac 64 (farmer), Esther63, Joseph 24 (laborer), Benjamin 21 Uaborer), EstherWensel 10. R.E. $5000.

HOLTEMAN: Hannah 30 (widow), John 3.

GROFF: John 54 (farmer), Catharine 39, Henry 20 (laborer), Jesse 17 (laborer), John 11, Angeline 9, SarahFreed 15. R.E. $9000.

SALOR [SAYLOR]: Abraham 37 (farmer), Margaret 36Hiram 12, Samuel 10, John 7, Catharine 3.

STIVER: Michael 65 (farmer), Barbara 61, Christian 19(tobacconist), Sarah 31, Jacob Hock 5, Daniel Fort 2.

ROSHONG: Daniel 36 (laborer), Sarahann 23, Mary 5, Madeline Roshong 76, John Roshong 48.

NEWCOMERER [NEWCUMER]: Abraham 65 (pump-maker), Elizabeth 60.

WALT (?) : Hannah 59, Rueben 14.SCHLOTTERER: Jacob 46 (farmer), Catharine 45, Cath

erine 8, Hannah 4, Jonas Schlotterer 20 (laborer), PollyStout 15. R.E. $4000.

YOUNG: Jacob D. 39 (farmer), Susanna 32, Mary 13, Kitty11, Henry 7, Debora 3. R.E. $1800.

gg THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1850, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

HORN: Henry 34 (oilmaker), Louisa 29, Christian 7, Louisa5, Henry 1, George 1 (twins),

HORN: George 27, Mary 26, Lewis 7, Elizabeth 5, George3, Henry 1.

REED; Jesse 30 (farmer), Maria 27, Milton 4, Aaron 3,Mary 1, Rachel Jones 11.

GERHOPE: Coleman 51 (farmer), Catharine 46, John 16(laborer), Jacob 11, Coleman 8, Louisa 5. R.E. $1800.

BATZEL: Yost 50 (laborer), Christina 18. R.E. $400.JOHNSON: Joshua 30 (farmer & powdermaker), Catharine

28, William Penn 5, Sarah 4, Daniel 2, Enos Schell 27(laborer), Mary Ann Miller 21.

JACOBS: William 40 (farmer & miller), Magdelina 41, John14, Catharine 6, Frederick Harman 22 (miller), MariaFrederick 20, Philip Old 26 (cooper). R.E. $10,000.

JACOBS: Jeremiah 70 (stonemason), Magdeline 58.

CASSEL: John 41 (farmer), Catharine 38, Samuel 15(laborer), Abraham 14, Joseph 12, John 11, Charles 9,Mary 7, Jacob 1. R.E. $2000.

NICE: Abraham 37 (sawmiller), Mary 34, Susanna 10,Barbara 8, Gideon 6, Hannah 3, William 1, ChristianHahn 22 (laborer). R.E. $5000.

KAULL: John 28 (innkeeper), Caroline 25, Mary 3, Alisa 2,Mattias Kern 34 (baker), Flory Schriver 18, •—•(?)—Mark Smith 21 (druggist), R.E. $2500.

KLINE: Enos 26, Lysetta 26, Franklin 1.

SELLERS: Jacob 40 (cabinetmaker), Sarah 36, William 14,Aaron 9, Isaac Horn 19 (cabinetmaker), John Snyder 18(cabinetmaker), Dadmark Hoot 9, Catharine Sellers(widow) 70. R.E. $2000.

RAUDENBUSH: Jacob C. 47 (farmer), Hannah 42, CharlesDeal 12. R.E. $1700.

SHELLENBERGER: John 63 (farmer), Catherine 62. R.E.$1600.


RAUDENBUSH; Samuel 37 (farmer), Hannah 34, Jeremiah4, Samuel Koffel 16 (laborer). R.E. $3200.

MOYER: Catharine G. 47 (widow) Rachel 16, Lea 14,Abraham 12, Jonas 10, John Overdorf 22 (laborer). R.E.$3800.

NICE: William 66 (weaver), Madelen 55. R.E. $5000.

NICE: John M. 29 (farmer), Nancy Meyer 36, GeorgeKramer 23 (laborer), Jonas Beyer 10.

WAGNER: David 35 (laborer), Susanna 32, Mary 3, Elizabeth Markley 45, Mary Markley 20. R.E. $800.

LANDES: Jacob 42 (farmer), Mary 40, Catharine 12, Elizabeth 10, Noah 7, Lide 4, Benjamin 2, John Delp 12. R.E.$8000.

AUGHEY [AUCHEY]: John 79 (farmer), Barbara 81. R.E.$1800.

YOUNG: Jonathan 65 (farmer), Elizabeth 54, Isaiah 22,Lusetta 25, George Beyer 11.

RAUDENBUSH; Jacob G. 55 (farmer), Madeline 55,Matilda 18, William 13, R.E. $2200.

CRESSMAN: William 59 (farmer), Madeline 53, Isabella 20,

Madeline 18, Jeremiah Thomas 18 (tobacconist), EllasThomas 16 (tobacconist), Daniel Wambold 11. R.E.$2700.

CRESSMAN: Reuben 24 (tobacconist), Sophia 26, Madelen1, Silvester Snyder 19 (tobacconist), Silvaneous Snyder18 (tobacconist), Samuel Wambold 18, Lester Bilger 11.

CRESSMAN: Antone 62 (farmer), Marian 82, Elizabeth 18.R.E. $3500.

FLICK: Lewis 36 (farmer), Christian 38, Elizabeth 14,Christina 12, Lida 10, James 9, Maryann 8, Lewis Martin6, Monty 3, Juliann 1/12.

HANEY: Ephraim 42 (farmer), Elise 37, Mahlon 15William 13, Adam 9. R.E. $2000.

CRESSMAN: Isaac 66 (farmer), Charlotte 62, Lewis Bilger13, Jonas Cressman 20 (tobacconist). R.E. $3000.

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KING: Samuel 24 (cabinetmaker), Hannah 23.CLYMER: John W. 28 (saddler), Matilda 30, Mary 6, Samuel

Yoder 18 (saddler). R.E. $1800.

MEITZLER: George 35 (merchant), Judy 27, Mary 6, Manda4, Emma 3, Obedlah 1, George Holfrlek 18 (merchant),Mary Travel 21, Solomon Richards 53 (laborer), R.E.$3500.

GERHART: Enos 24 (teacher), Matilda 20, Milton 1.YOST: John 48 (tobacconist), Margaret 48, Mary 20, Sarah

18, Abigal 15, Catherine 13, Rebecca 11, Samuel Leister23 (tobacconist), Albert Kepner 14. R.E. $4000.

HUT [HUTT]: John 68 (farmer), Madeline 66, Malinda16. R.E. $2200.

NICE: Jeremiah 29 (tobacconist), Catherine 29, Susann 9,Elizabeth 4, Mahlon 2, George Nice 21 (tobacconist),Francis Daub 18 (tobacconist), Caroline Detwiler 16,Laura Francis 45, Catherine Francis 19. R.E. $1300.

RUDE: [RUDY]: Frederick 28 (blacksmith), Martha 26,John 5, William 3, Isaiah 1, Jacob Gable 23 (blacksmith),Peter Richard 19 (blacksmith).

SCHOLL: Michael 47 (farmer), Ude 42, Maria 8. R.E.2300.

HANGE [HENGEN]: John 72 (farmer), John 39, Nancy38, Rubin 12, Henry 8, Jonas 2. R.E. $2500.

LANDES: Abraham 67 (farmer), Mary 65, Leah 27. R.E.$6000.

LANDES: Jacob M. 30, William Landes 7, Christian Deaner25 (laborer), Margaret Kendig 26.

MOYER: Abraham C. 52 (farmer), Mary 54, John 26(farmer), Barbara 20, Ester Martin 14. R.E. $5000.

WEIRMAN: James 30 (blacksmith) , Catharine 28, Isaac7, Tobias 5, Mary 4. R.E. $900.

GODSHALK: Herman 30 (farmer), Catherine 26, Susan 6,William Godshalk 46 (miller), Samuel Godshalk 35 (miller), Nancy Alderfer 32; R.E. $9000.

UPPER SALFORD TOWNSHIP XOl

MOYER: Josiah 26 (miller), Maryann 24, John 3/12.

LANDES: Jacob 74 (farmer), Hannah 65, Hannah 25. R.E.$1200.

DELB [DELP] : Leade (f.) 37, Abraham 4, Elizabeth 2,Henry Delp 11.

STOVER: John 36 (farmer), Elizabeth 48, Levi Hoffentra-ger 14. R.E. $6000.

ALDERFER: Henry 0. 39 (farmer), Nancy 39, Isaac 16(laborer), Abraham 10, Fanny 7. R.E. $2500.

BILGER: Abraham 64 (laborer), Mary 38, Elias 35, Fyette15, George Stelwagen 5. R.E. $1000.

DEAL: David 48 (shoemaker), Sophia 49, Colean Cotter 21.R.E. $1000.

SCHOLL: Francis 34 (farmer), Mary 26, Catherine 6, Benjamin 4, John Keller 16 (laborer), Maryann Smith 14.R.E. $4000.

SCHOLL: Samuel 39 (farmer), Maryann 36, George Rees15. R.E. $4000.

GERHART: Jacob 63 (laborer), Catherine 60.

BARNDT: Jacob 30 (farmer), Mary 28, Alfred 5, Milton 2.R.E. $2500.

BARNDT: Isaac 31 (farmer), Margaret 27, Maryann 1,Thomas Neegray 11. R.E. $3000.

SCHOLL: Jacob 68 (independent), Jacob Ratzel 40 (farmer),Elizabeth 42 Welaba [Willabough] 5, Thomas Scholl 27Laborer), Susan Gaughble [Gable] 19. R.E. $19,000.

SCHOLL: Tobias 43 (farmer), Margaret 41, Catharine 14,Jacob 12, Tobias 6, Samuel Keller 20 (laborer). R.E.$5000.

BARNDT: Jacob 57 (farmer), Mary 56, Daniel 20 (laborer),Benjamin 15 (laborer), John 10, Matilda 17, LydiaCressman 13, Ezra Gerhart 19 (laborer), Susan Haring40. R.E. $8900.

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HANEY: Abraham 72 (miller), Hannah 71, Samuel Haney38 (farmer), Lidy 31, Jacob 8, Noah 6, Abraham 4, Elizabeth 3/12, R.E. $6000.

GERHART: Hillary 36 (farmer), Hannah 36, Hannah 8/12,Isaac Bilger 18 (laborer), Anna Help 19. R.E. $3500.

SWENK: Charles 36 (farmer), Susan 12, Jacob Fosbenner23, Lida Fosbenner 20. R.E. $3600.

NACE: George 67 (farmer), Sarah 63, George 25, Sarah23, Lida 21, Louisa 17, Henry 17 (laborer), Samuel 7.R.E. $4600.

WEASLER [WISLER]: John 53 (farmer), Catharine 50,Rachel 22, John 16 (farmer), Jacob 14, Susan 14 (twins),Noah 11, Joseph 8, Rachel Delp 71. R.E. $6500.

KNERR: John 34 (tailor), Elizabeth 33, Adrian 7, Rachel4, Katherine 2. R.E. $500.

ZEPP: Charles 44 (laborer), Margaret 42.

NACE: Abraham 37, Sarah 37, Daniel 11, Elizabeth Bamdt65.

NACE: John Sr. 65 (potter), Barbara 24. R.E. $1000.

NACE: John Jr. 28 (farmer), Hannah 26, Lovina 4, Cassian-nie 1, Elizabeth Deetz 14.

CRESSMAN: Abner 26 (farmer), Hannah 24, Emmeline 2,Emmeline 20. R.E. $1500.

BARNDT: Andrew 54 (farmer), Leda 49, Abraham 25(wheelwright), William 15 (laborer), Andrew 9, Solomon 7, Elizabeth 17, Hannah 15, Mary 12, Lida 6, Manda3. R.E. $6000.

SCHAUB: Josiah 25 (laborer), Nancy 27, John 3, Abraham1, Catharine Schaub 54.

BARNDT: Thomas 28 (blacksmith), Sarah 26, Catharine 1,Henry Treisbach 19 (blacksmith).

ZEIGLER: Abraham 53 (farmer), Sarah 50, Samuel 25,Mary 23, Jacob Smith 10, Louisann 2. R.E. $5000.

TREISBACH: William 52 (farmer & tobacconist), Elizabeth52, Hillary 25, Sophia 21, Henry Grosmam 9. R.E. $2000.

UPPER SALPORD TOWNSHIP 1Q3

NACE: Peter 71 (butcher), Rachel 27, Barney 25 (teacher).R.E. $2500,

NAGE: Lewis 36 (farmer), Louisa 85, Hannah 12.

BARNDT: Abraham 47 (farmer), Margaret 45, Obaid 20(laborer), Lewis 18, Lydia 17, Louisa 7. R.E. $5000,

SOUDER: Abraham 38 (farmer), Leah 31, William 11, Elizabeth 10, Alton 8, Maryann 5, Amanda 3, Mahlon 11/12,Jacob Nace 26 (shoemaker), R.E. $1200.

KEELER: William 32 (farmer) & wheelwright), Rachel 28,Henry 9, Emmeline 7, Amanda 4, Maryann 2, Lewis Har-weck 45 (laborer), Mahlon Souder 22 (wheelwright),Charles Millhouser 24 (painter), Jonas Weinholt 19(Wheelwright) Mahlon Rudy 17 (wheelwright), Elizabeth Bealer 20, Sophia Hummel 19. R.E. $2500.

SCHATZ: George 62 (oilmiller), Sarah 50, Henry 23 (laborer), Gery 15 (laborer), Mary 13, Aaron 8.

SMITH: Charles 30 (stonemason), Margaret 23, William 3,Bennadict 1. R.E. $400.

HERRING: John 60 (stonemason), Anna48, Louisa 19, Jesse18, Susanna 16, Elias 6.

HENRY: Peter 22 (laborer), Catherine 21, Henry 8/12.

RICHARDS: John 58 (wheelwright), Mary 55, Franklin 20(wheelwright), Sarah 16, Henry 11, Mary 18. R.E. $2000.

LONG: Jacob 53 (shoemaker), Elizabeth 52, Enos 20 (shoemaker), Christina 17, Jacob 14, Elizabeth 12. R.E. $700.

SOUDER: Abraham 47 (farmer), Margaret 49, Noah 23(blacksmith), George Rob 24 (cooper), —(?)— Smith90. R.E. $900.

HARRING: Tobias 32 (farmer), Louisa 26, Anna —(?)—22. R.E. $4000.

FLEGER [PFLEGER] : John 43 (farmer), Lydia 36, Lu-cinda 13, Carolina 11, William 9, John 7, Thomas 5,Franklin 2. R.E. $1200.


UNDERKOFFLER: Henry 37 (laborer), Margaret 37, EUe-mina 18, Abner 12, Angelina 8. R.E. ?600.

ROYER: Philip 42 (miller), Elizabeth 43, Fyetta 17, Caroline15, Susanne 12, Elizabeth 6, George 9, Maryann 3, JohnTreisbach 83. R.E. $1200.

WALTENMYER: John 80 (farmer), Margaret 66, MaryEsterlina 50. R.E. $1800.

DAUB: Henry 46 (cooper), Mary 41, Samuel 13, Margaret10, Jesse 7, Rebecca 1. R.E. $700.

GROFF: Joseph 28 (oilmiller), Hannah 23, Helen 1, HannahLeidy 12.

HEFFENTRAGER: Daniel 40 (farmer), Hannah 39, Sophia11, Oswin (?) 9, Hannah 7, Lydia 5, Laura 3, R.E. $1500.

HEFFENTRAGER: Jacob 36 (laborer), Louisa 38, John13, Caroline 1. R.E. $200.

HEIMBACK: Harriet 29 (widow), John 9, Samuel 7, Mary6, Harriet 2.

SCHULER: William 60 (farmer), Barbara 58, Sophia Wam-bold 17. R.E. $2200.

KENSEY: John 41 (farmer), Catharine 40, Elmira 9, Hannah 6, Hettyann 4, Sarahann 1. R.E. $2000.

KOLB: Jacob 59 (laborer), Elizabeth 50, Esmeranda 9.BOYER: Jonas 45 (farmer), Judy 44, Josiah 13, Jonas 11,

Catherine 9, Mary Boyer 95 (widow). R.E. $1400.NUNAMAKER: Jacob 81 (farmer), Lydia 27, Matilda 9,

Carolina 7, Emmaline 5. R.E. $1500.SWENK: Abraham 63 (carpenter), Barbara 65.FREED: Jacob 39 (farmer), Madeline 39, Elizabeth 9,

Amanda 4. R.E. $1000.

DAUB: Charles 41 (carpenter), Barbara 36, Catherine 12,Maryann 10, Washington 1, Fyetta 1 (twins), JamesReed 16 (carpenter).

REED: George 57 (farmer), Rachael 56, Isaac 29 (millwright), Jonas 20. (millwright), Aaron 18 (millwright),William 16 (laborer), Abraham 14. R.E. $2500.

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REED: Samuel 25 (millwright), Juliana 23, Amelia 11/12,Henry Daub 77, Elizabeth 73, Catharine 50.

GERHART: Michael 42 (farmer), Catharine 38, Alfred 16(laborer), Emmeline 14, Maryann 12, Henry 11, Jesse 9,Catherine 7, George 4. R.E. $2600.

NICE: John 83 (tailor), Debora 75, Elizabeth Ettinger 78(widow).

NEIDIG: Adam 41 (farmer), Catherine 36, Sarahann 14,Ephraim 8, R.E. $2000.

ISENBROWN: Frederick 46 (laborer), Rosena 50.

HILDEBRANT: Frederick 52 (potter), Catherine 51, El-mira 18, Frederick 13, Henry 7. R.E. $500.

WENSEL: John 32 (farmer), Rebecca 32, Ervin 5, Josiah11/12, Christian Wensel 81. R.E. $1000.

FREDERICK: Jacob 38 (farmer), Sarah 34, Elizabeth 13,Charles 11, Sarah 9, Hannah 7, Daniel 5, Mary 4, Susanna 2, Jacob 11/12, Catherine Frederick 66. R.E. $1200.

CHARLES: Samuel M. 34 (miller), Louisa 36, William 6,Henry 10, Angeline 4, Samuel Fillman 44 (cooper). R.E.$800.

YOUCOME [YOCUM]: Ezra 42 (farmer), Margaret 36,Mary 12, William 10, Jonathan 7, Alisa 11/12.

DEETZ: Jesse 38 (farmer & miller), Madeline Deetz 70 (widow), Francis Hartzel 25 (miller), Jesse Moyer 23 (miller), Sarah Young 49. R.E. $12,000.

ULLMAN: Henry 61 (farmer), Mary 54, Sarah 22, Them-Fillman 28 (laborer), Elemina 20. R.E. $1100.

HUVER [HUBER]: Isaac 48 (weaver), Elizabeth 47, Josiah14, Joseph 12, Lide Koppelberger 37. R.E. $1800.

BILGER: Jacob 57 (carpenter), Elizabeth 48, Catherine 16,Hannah 10. R.E. $500.

DEETZ: Henry 49 (farmer), Leade 44, William 18 (laborer),Jesse 16 (laborer), John 9, Hannah 6, Abraham 1. R.E.$2000.


DEETZ: Jacob 42 (farmer), Mary 34, Charles 8, Sophia 12,Ezra Hildenbrand 26 (shoemaker). R.E. $3000.

MAY; Jacob 65 (fanner), Elizabeth 45, William 26 (tobacconist) , Caroline 18, Elemina 11, Levi 7, George May 70(laborer), William C. Kanne 35 (Doctor of Medicine),R.E. $2000.

MAY; Jacob 25 (tobacconist), Sarah 26, Peter Gussman 17(tobacconist), Walter Gussman 12 (tobacconist).

RICHARD: Henry 53 (farmer), Susanna 47, Susanna 17,Rachael 15, Louisa 9, Sarah 23, Philip 13, Jesse 11. R.E.$1200.

ROLER: Jesse 35 (farmer &miller), Mary 31, Catherine 14,Amelia 9, William Dannehower 12, Sarah Roler 68.

ROLER [ROELLER] iTobias 36 (cooper), Hannah 41, Sara-hann^ 15, Margaret 13, George 11, Elizabeth 9, John 8,Edwin 5, Amelia 4/14, Jacob Fillman 21 (cooper).R.E. $900.

CRESSMAN: Estal 24 (farmer), Elizabeth 25, Alemanda 4,Henry 3, Elizabetii Low 56 (widow), Fannie Low 27,Mahlon Klein 14 (cooper). R.E. $2500.

PEIXOTTO: Englebert 48 (Minister of the Gospel [Reformed]), Theresa 42, Josamanda 15, Reinhold 12, Canning11, Emily 9, Bertha 6, Emma 6, Chloe 3, Camilla 1/12.

SWENK: Jacob 53 (farmer), Mary 51, Noah 15. R.E. $2200.LANDES: Jacob 37 (farmer), Mary 37, Matilda 15. R.E.

$2200.

GOLDSMITH: Samuel 35 (baker), Rosanna 32, Henrietta 2,Matilda 6/12.

LOCH: Andrew 44 (farmer), Sarah 38, Maria 2. R.E. $1000.NACE: Samuel 42 (farmer), Sarah 37, Lana 14, Henry 12,

Saranne 10, Louisa 8, Noah 6, Delila 3. R.E. $2000.ROYER: Jonas 29 (carpenter), Maria 29, Elizabeth 3, Am

brose 6/12, George Royer 21 (carpenter), HumphreyHildebrand 22, Elizabeth Bilger 15.


REED: Jacob 37 (laborer), Sarah 32, Josiah 10, Catherine 8,Elizabeth 6, Abraham 3, Mars^nn 1.

NECHLA: Frederick 62 (laborer), Catherine 56, Louisanna14. R.E. $700.

BIVIGHOUS: Jacob 49 (teacher & stonecutter), Deborah 38,Almarinda 12, Henrietta 8, Joseph 4, Jacob 1, Jesse Lei-dig 17 (stonecutter).

FREAS: Daniel 47 (laborer), Mary 36, Samuel 14, John 9,Jesse 4, Joseph 2.

ARTMAN: Solomon 60 (farmer), Magdelena 60, Jesse 29(farmer), Andrew 26 (farmer), John Keller 17 (farmer) , Lydia Gerhart 14, Sarah Kelly 14, Ashton Clemmons12, Saraanna Artman 84. R.E. $6000.

Whole Number of Population — 1440

(Male 749, Female 691)Attended school within the year — 288

All persons born in Pennsylvania with the following ^cep-tions:

Born in GERMANY NEIDIG, AdamWEAVER, Jacob

LAPP, Henry WALLEG, JacobFORCHT, Henry HOOT, DavidSHIPE, Abraham HOOT, JacobSMITH, Maria KRAFT, MichaelHASEY; Frederick Martha

KAWINKLE, Charles JacobSHIPE, Frederick LouisaKEPPLER, Frederick MICHLEY, AdamHOISE, Frederick SCHWEITZER, CatharineWILKER, Andrew BARGER, Charles

Maryann SCHAEF, JohnWILHELM, Andrew HORN, Henry

Catharine Louisa

103 THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OP 1850, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Born in GERMANY (Cent.)

HORN, GeorgeMary

GERHOPE, ColemanCatharine

BATZEL, YostChristina

OLD, Philip

HAHN, Christian

KERN, MattiasSMITH, — (?)—DEANER, ChristianKNERR, JohnMILLHOUSER: Charles

ROB, GeorgePFLEGER, John

ISENBROWN, FrederickRosena

PEIXOTTO, EnglebertTheresa

GOLDSMITH, SamuelRoseanna

NECHLA, CatharineliOuisanna

Bom in IRELAND

MC COLLESTER, Andrew

Born in RUSSIA

NECHLA, FrederickBorn in MARYLAND

KAMER, Jacob

The November MeetingNovember 19, 1966

The regular meeting of the Historical Society of Montgomery Coxmtywas convened at 2:00 P.M. at the building of the Society, with PresidentGroshens presiding.

The minutes of the meeting of April 23, 1966 were read and approved.

President Groshens introduced William R. Gordon of Paoli, the Curator of Arms of the Valley Forge Historical Society, who talked on FIREARMS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD. Firearms from thecollection of Mr. Gordon and the Society were on display.

At the close of the meeting the Hospitality Committee served punchand cakes.

EVA G. DAVIESRecordmg Secretary

The February MeetingFebruary 22, 1967

The annual meeting of the Historical Society of Montgomery Countywas convened at 2:00 P.M. at the building of the Sodety, with PresidentGroshens presiding.

The minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1966 were read andapproved.

Robert L. Kratz read the Treasurer's Report for the year 1966. Thisshowed an annual income of $13,398.89 and annual expenditures of$12,601.38, leaving a balance of $797.51. The report had been duly auditedby Earl R. Roth and Dorothy R. Frick, and upon a motion duly secondedand passed it was received and ordered filed.

Mrs. Johnson read the report of the Nominating Committee with thefollowing nominations;

President Cwrespondvng SecretaryHon. David E. Groshens Mrs. Earl W. Johnson

Vice-Presidents FinancialSecretaryHon. Alfred L. Taxis Mrs. LeRoy BurrisRobert B. Brunner, Esq. TreasurerJ. A. Peter Strassburger Robert L. Kratz

Recording SecretaryEva G. Davis

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110 bulletin of historical society of MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Trustees

Merril A. Bean Kenneth H. Hallman

Kirke Bryan, Esq. Artiinr H. JenkinsBobert C. Bucher Robert L. Krate

Mrs. Andrew Y. Drysdale William S. FettitDonald A. Gallager, Esq. John F. ReedHon. David E. Groêns Robert R. TitusHoward W. Gross Mrs. P. B. Wildman

At the request of President Groshens, Donald A. Gallagher took the chairdaring the election of officers. There being no further nominations fromthe floor, it was moved and seconded that the report of the NominatingCommittee be adopted, and the nominations were declared closed. Upon amotion duly seconded and passed the Secretary was directed to cast acollective ballot for the nominees. This being done the nominees were declared duly elected for the ensuing year.

President Groshens introduced Judge Robert W. Honeyman of theCourt of Common Pleas of 'Montgomei^' County who read a most interesting paper, JOHN HONEYMAN—WASHINGTON'S SPY.

In honor of the birthday anniversary President Groshens read portionsof several letters which General Washington had written asking for verymuch needed supplies.

At the dose of the meeting tiie Hospitality Committee served tea andcakes.

EVA G. DAVIS

Recording Secretary

Report on MembershipNEW MEMBERS (Elected November 19, 1966)

Clarence C. Bean Charles R. Jobson

Hugh R. Carlon John R. KlotzMr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Cosda William C. KohlerMrs. J. C. Edelston Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert McMullin

Rev. Kline d'A Engle Mrs. Charles ShooterFrank A. Friedman Joseph H. SpenceMrs. Truman L. Gould Mr. & Mrs. P. Antiiony M. StuckertHarzy D. Hansdl Mrs. Albert W. Walker

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Town and Country Questers

REPORTS 111

DEATHS

Mrs. Eussell L. CampmanMiss Anna W. Chambers

Raymond PitcairnThomas W. Sears

Karl F. Scheldt

George H. Anderson

NEW MEMBERS (Elected February 22, 1967)

Russell L. Campman, Jr. Charles H. HooverMrs. Robert C. Dewey Mrs. David A. HornJohn H. Grant Mrs. Graham HumesBenjamin F. Gotwals Mrs. Adolph 0. SchaeferEdgar B. Grubb Mrs. Aaron S. Swartz, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Roger T. Wyatt

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Militia Hill Questers

DEATHS

Frank B. Ambler

Mrs. Joseph M. HlUes

PRESENT STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP

Life 56

Annual 610

Affiliates 7

Subscriptions 41

Total 714

HELEN W. M. JOHNSON

Corresponding Secretary

AcquisitionsMrs. Philip M. Allen; Dutch Emigration to North America, 1624-1860, by

Bertus Harry Wabeke; The Founders of New England, by Samuel G.Drake, Boston, 1860; The Woodling Family, pamphlet, by Dr. CharlesA. Fisher. Other publications and items.

Nelson W. Baird, Jr.; Estate papers of Amos Evans, Limerick township,1850-1915; Rules and Regulations for the Constitution of Limerick;Rules for Government of Schools of Limeridc.

Norman W. Bealer, for the Estate of Charles "W. Bealer: Civil War Drum,marked Ordinance Corps.

Merrill A. Bean: History of St. James', Perkiomen, by Dr. John W.Clawson.

Hugh R. Carlon: 1860 Census of Montgomery County, partly photocopy,partiy microiUm.

Howard W. Gross: A pair of handsome black and brass desk lamps.Kenneth H. Hallraan: History of Christ Reformed Church at Indian

Creek, by Charles H. Price, Jr., Telford, Pa. 1966.Hazel Nice Hassan: The Nice Family History, 1822-1892 by Mrs. Hassan.Mrs. Ida G. Heitzman: "Garges Family Records," in manuscript, compiled

by the donor.

Calvin Herring: The Harmg-Herring-Hearing Family of Pennsylvania,Part F, by the donor.

Mrs. Charles H. Hoover; Concerning Collegeville, by Margaret HockerHoover, 1966.

James deM. Hunsicker: Cover for the American flag used in the auditorium.

Mrs. Andrew L. Lewis; In Washington, The National Society, Daughtersof the American Revolution—Diamond Jubilee, 1890-1965, given inmemory of Mrs. Dorothy Evans Copp.

Fred P. Martin: Original manuscript diary of George Sowers, son ofDavid, 1840-41, in Norristown.

Mrs. Lewis H. Parsons: Norris Family, reprinted from Provincial Councillors of Pennsylvania, 1882; Memoir of Isaac Norris by George W.Norris, M.D., extracted from the Pennsylvania Magazine, 1877,Framed water color of the Norris home in Philadelphia.

Mrs. H. Edwin Poley; *'Oberholtzer Family Records", typescript, compiled by the donor.

Miss Lois Rapp: Interesting collection of publications and papers; including genealogical material on Anderson, Kirk, Philips, and Rappfamilies. Other items.

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ACQUISITIONS 113

John Ford Reed: Four china plates -with Revolutionary figures in color,created especially for The Historical Society of Montgomery County.

Estate of Frank W. Shalkop: Tall clock made by John Hagey of German-town, circa 1820.

Estate of Richard Welsh: Collection of old scenes in Bridgeport andNorristown.

Conrad Wilson: Oakland Female Institute Catalogue of the FirstTwenty-five years, naming officers, teachers, and pupils, Norristown,1870.

Other donors to whom we are grateful: Mrs. Leon W. Baker, Howard C.Bean, Mrs. E. Leidy Brendlinger, Clayton L. Brown, Inc., Estate ofAnna W. Chambers, William F. Collins, Harvey E. Cook, Daniel J.Cottilla, Eugene A. Cox, George C. Crossette, Mrs. Mary B. C. Crozier,F. Paul Davies, Mrs. Catherine DeJaema, S. Ouster Detwiler, Mrs.Jamesetta Dudley, Mrs. M. Chambers Fawcett, Joseph A. Fitzwater,Willis G. Frick, Jr., Morton Godshall, Hon. David E. Groshens,Herbert Harley, Miss Bertha S. Harry, Arthur M. Harrington, ErnestE. Heim, Grace Erwin Jenkins, Robert L. Kratz, Rev. William N.Lanigan, Dr. Joseph F. Leary, Manufacturers Association of Montgomery County, Montgomery County Commissioners, MontgomeryCounty Planning Commission, John K. Neely, Miss Anna Reigner,Mrs. George Ritzinger, Robert C. Robinson, Irwin S. Rubin, Mrs.Frederick G. Sefing, Walter S. Sonen, Stanley C. Thomas, RobertTitus.

Contributors to microfilming of newspapers: Charles R. Barker Estate,John A. Bower, Mrs. R. W. Brinson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Brunner,Kirke Bryan, Esq., Hugh R. Carlon, Mrs. A. Y. Drysdale, HarryFoesig, Mrs. W. G. Prick, Hon. David E. Groshens, Gordon L. Gros-sup, Mrs. Charles H, Hoover, Militia Hill Questers, Mrs. Clarence N.Myers, Dr. Kenneth E. Neiman, Mrs. H. Edwin Poley, Calvin Ruth,H. Durston Saylor, II,

Books acquired by purchase: Cadbury Pedigree by Henry J. Cadbury; TheGerman Origin of the Weisers, by Frederick S. Weiser; Conrad Weiser,Man of Affairs by Arthur Graeff; With Dearest Love To All, by MaryReed Bobbit; American Maps and Mapmdkers of the Revolution, byPeter J. Guthorn; The Battle of Monmouth by Samuel Stelle Smith;The Battle of Trenton by Samuel Stelle Smith.

JANE KEPLINGER BURRIS

Treasurer's Report

January 1, 1966 to December 31, 1966

RECEIPTS

County Commissioners

Membership Dues

Trust Funds & Interest:

Jacob E. Cope 903.37W. H. Reed (2) 656.97S.F.Jarrett 1,905.11Building Fund 400.68Permanent

Fund 551.54

Sales & Subscription toOur Publications

Service Fees

Microfilm Donations

Miscellaneous Receipts:Outing 570.50Books, Maps,

etc. 743.68

3,000.00

2,437.00

4,417.67

441.75

167.00

215.00

1,314.18

$11,992.60Balance January 1,1966(Bank $1395.07;

cash $11.22) 1,406.29

$13,398.89

EXPENDITURES

Salaries, Wages, Tax $ 5,033.50

Maintenance:

Building 126.34Grounds 1,020.93 1,147.27

General Administration:

Insurance

Stationery,postage

Utilities:

TelephoneGas, ElectricWater, SewerFire Prevention

Bulletin:

Printing &Index

EnvelopesPostageCopyright

Activities & Projects:Hancock Tomb 130.00

Outing 490.89Hospitality 51.50Books bought &

bound 142.94

Microfilm

Newspaper 2,028.46

Bank Service & debt

579.04

168.66

130.53

857.95

29.46

7.60

1,600.2091.00

57.00

6.00

747.66

1,025.44

1,754.20

2,843.79

49.52

$12,601.38

Balance December 31,1966(Bank $797.51) 797.51

$13,398.89Audited and found correct

February 1,1967

Earl R. Roth

Dorothy F. Frick

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The Historical Society of Montgomery County has for itsobject the preservation of the civil, political and religious'history of the county, as well as the promotion of the studyof history. The building up of a library for historical researchhas been materially aided in the past by donations of family,dmrch and graveyard records; letters diaries and other manuscript material. Valuable files of newspapers have also beencontributed. This public-spirited support has been highlyappreciated and is earnestly desired for the future.

Membership in the Societyis open to all interested persons,whether residents of the county or not, and all such personsare invited to have their names proposed at any meeting. Theannual dues are $5.00; life membership, $100.00. Every member is entitled to a copy of each issue of The Bulletin, free.Additional copies, $1.50 each.

Historical Building, 1654 DeKalb Street, Norristown, withits library and museum, is open for visitors each week dayfrom 10 A.M. to 12 M. and 1 to 4 P.M., except Saturday afternoon. The material in the library may be freely consulted during these hours, but no book maybe taken from the building.

To Out FriendsOur Society needs funds for the furthering of its work, its expansion,

its growth and development. This can very nicely be done through bequests from members and friends in the disposition of their estate.The Society needs more funds in investments placed at interest; theincome arising therefrom would give the Society an annual return tomeet its needs. Following is a form that could be used in the maWTigof wills:

I HEREBY GIVE AND BEQUEATH TO THE

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OP MONTGOMERY COUNTY,

PENNSYLVANIA, THE SUM OF

DOLLARS ($ )

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