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Two hundred fifty years of Quakerism at Birmingham, 1690-1940
The following is from contributor Loraine Lucas (#48176490)
March 1, 1837
VILLAGE RECORD
Death Notice In this borough on First day evening last. PHILIP PRICE, one of the Principals of the West Chester, Boarding School for Girls, in the 74th year of his age. The Funeral will take place on 4th. day the 1st of the 3d mo. to leave the house at 1 o, P.M. and proceed to Birmingham Meeting House...
June 1, 1861
VILLAGE RECORD
Biography PHILIP PRICE, Junior - descended from a worthy Welsh ancestry, who belonged to the Society of 'Friends,' and accompanied William Penn, when he came to take possession of his young Province in 1682 - was born near the margin of the Delaware, below the mouth of Schuylkill, on the 8th of January, 1764.
His father, who was a farmer and grazier, in Kingsessing, suffered materially by the loss of his stock, taken by the military, when Gen. Howe's army came along in 1777, on their way to Philadelphia. It was a time of serious privation, among the agriculturists of that region, - and they found it necessary to bring up their families with rigorous economy. Such was the training of Philip Price, on his father's farm.
On the 20th of October, 1784, he married Rachel, daughter of William Kirk, of East Nantmeal, Chester
Co.. They were a most congenial, exemplary couple, - and were happily spared to each other for more than half a century.
In 1791, Philip purchased a farm in East Bradford, lying above StrodeMill, between West Chester and the Brandywine, - where he passed the greater portion of his life, in the business of grazing, and an enlightened agriculture. He soon became distinguished, among his old fashioned plodding contemporaries, for his active intellect, and newly awakened views of the profession in which he was engaged. He was among the first in Chester Co., to regard Agriculture as a practical science, - to introduce and advocate the use of Lime and Plaster of Paris, in the culture of Clover and the Grasses; and Judge Peters - one of the earliest and ablest of our agricultural writers - always ranked Philip Price among his most esteemed and intelligent correspondents.- When the progress of clearing our woodlands, in the beginning of the present century, caused the farmers to think of some succedaneum for fence rails, Philip Price led the way, in calling meetings to promote the culture of quickset Hedges,
and the introduction of the Virginia Thorn (CRATAEGUS CORDATA, AST.) for that purpose. Although the attempt seems to have been rather premature (for enlightened men are apt to be ahead of their age, - and Philip Price was ever ready to show and to lead the way to good works- ), there can be no doubt that the
day is coming when some kind of substitute for old fashioned fences must be resorted to.
When the first Agricultural Society was formed in the Co., Philip Price was unanimously chosen as the President.
As a matter of course, he was friend of good schools, and good education. He was constantly among the most active and efficient members of the Committee who had charge of the Birmingham School, where John Forsythe was the able and faithful Teacher. When the Westtown School was authorized, Philip Price was one of the committee to whom was intrusted the erection and establishment of the Institution; and subsequently, he and his excellent wife were, for a number of years, the Superintendents resident in the Seminary. Their gentle guardianship is still affectionately remembered by the surviving Pupils of that period. When advancing age induced them to retire from that responsible station, their enlightened benevolence prompted them to institute a Female Boarding School in the Borough of West Chester, under the immediate direction and management of their estimable daughter, the late HANNAH P. DAVIS.- That Institution was a signal success; and that daughter was recognized by this entire Community, as one of the loveliest examples of a true Quaker Lady, and Christian woman, that ever adorned and
blessed our ancient Co..
Philip Price was a genuine disciple of the Founder of our commonwealth, mild, upright, intelligent and liberal; an earnest yet inoffensive advocate of human rights, and an unwavering opponent of human wrongs.
He departed this life the latter end of February, 1837, in the 74th year of his age.
Two hundred fifty years of Quakerism at Birmingham, 1690-1940
The following is from contributor Loraine Lucas (#48176490)
March 1, 1837
VILLAGE RECORD
Death Notice In this borough on First day evening last. PHILIP PRICE, one of the Principals of the West Chester, Boarding School for Girls, in the 74th year of his age. The Funeral will take place on 4th. day the 1st of the 3d mo. to leave the house at 1 o, P.M. and proceed to Birmingham Meeting House...
June 1, 1861
VILLAGE RECORD
Biography PHILIP PRICE, Junior - descended from a worthy Welsh ancestry, who belonged to the Society of 'Friends,' and accompanied William Penn, when he came to take possession of his young Province in 1682 - was born near the margin of the Delaware, below the mouth of Schuylkill, on the 8th of January, 1764.
His father, who was a farmer and grazier, in Kingsessing, suffered materially by the loss of his stock, taken by the military, when Gen. Howe's army came along in 1777, on their way to Philadelphia. It was a time of serious privation, among the agriculturists of that region, - and they found it necessary to bring up their families with rigorous economy. Such was the training of Philip Price, on his father's farm.
On the 20th of October, 1784, he married Rachel, daughter of William Kirk, of East Nantmeal, Chester
Co.. They were a most congenial, exemplary couple, - and were happily spared to each other for more than half a century.
In 1791, Philip purchased a farm in East Bradford, lying above StrodeMill, between West Chester and the Brandywine, - where he passed the greater portion of his life, in the business of grazing, and an enlightened agriculture. He soon became distinguished, among his old fashioned plodding contemporaries, for his active intellect, and newly awakened views of the profession in which he was engaged. He was among the first in Chester Co., to regard Agriculture as a practical science, - to introduce and advocate the use of Lime and Plaster of Paris, in the culture of Clover and the Grasses; and Judge Peters - one of the earliest and ablest of our agricultural writers - always ranked Philip Price among his most esteemed and intelligent correspondents.- When the progress of clearing our woodlands, in the beginning of the present century, caused the farmers to think of some succedaneum for fence rails, Philip Price led the way, in calling meetings to promote the culture of quickset Hedges,
and the introduction of the Virginia Thorn (CRATAEGUS CORDATA, AST.) for that purpose. Although the attempt seems to have been rather premature (for enlightened men are apt to be ahead of their age, - and Philip Price was ever ready to show and to lead the way to good works- ), there can be no doubt that the
day is coming when some kind of substitute for old fashioned fences must be resorted to.
When the first Agricultural Society was formed in the Co., Philip Price was unanimously chosen as the President.
As a matter of course, he was friend of good schools, and good education. He was constantly among the most active and efficient members of the Committee who had charge of the Birmingham School, where John Forsythe was the able and faithful Teacher. When the Westtown School was authorized, Philip Price was one of the committee to whom was intrusted the erection and establishment of the Institution; and subsequently, he and his excellent wife were, for a number of years, the Superintendents resident in the Seminary. Their gentle guardianship is still affectionately remembered by the surviving Pupils of that period. When advancing age induced them to retire from that responsible station, their enlightened benevolence prompted them to institute a Female Boarding School in the Borough of West Chester, under the immediate direction and management of their estimable daughter, the late HANNAH P. DAVIS.- That Institution was a signal success; and that daughter was recognized by this entire Community, as one of the loveliest examples of a true Quaker Lady, and Christian woman, that ever adorned and
blessed our ancient Co..
Philip Price was a genuine disciple of the Founder of our commonwealth, mild, upright, intelligent and liberal; an earnest yet inoffensive advocate of human rights, and an unwavering opponent of human wrongs.
He departed this life the latter end of February, 1837, in the 74th year of his age.
Information found in
Two hundred fifty years of Quakerism at Birmingham, 1690-1940
The following is from contributor Loraine Lucas (#48176490)
March 1, 1837
VILLAGE RECORD
Death Notice In this borough on First day evening last. PHILIP PRICE, one of the Principals of the West Chester, Boarding School for Girls, in the 74th year of his age. The Funeral will take place on 4th. day the 1st of the 3d mo. to leave the house at 1 o, P.M. and proceed to Birmingham Meeting House...
June 1, 1861
VILLAGE RECORD
Biography PHILIP PRICE, Junior - descended from a worthy Welsh ancestry, who belonged to the Society of 'Friends,' and accompanied William Penn, when he came to take possession of his young Province in 1682 - was born near the margin of the Delaware, below the mouth of Schuylkill, on the 8th of January, 1764.
His father, who was a farmer and grazier, in Kingsessing, suffered materially by the loss of his stock, taken by the military, when Gen. Howe's army came along in 1777, on their way to Philadelphia. It was a time of serious privation, among the agriculturists of that region, - and they found it necessary to bring up their families with rigorous economy. Such was the training of Philip Price, on his father's farm.
On the 20th of October, 1784, he married Rachel, daughter of William Kirk, of East Nantmeal, Chester
Co.. They were a most congenial, exemplary couple, - and were happily spared to each other for more than half a century.
In 1791, Philip purchased a farm in East Bradford, lying above StrodeMill, between West Chester and the Brandywine, - where he passed the greater portion of his life, in the business of grazing, and an enlightened agriculture. He soon became distinguished, among his old fashioned plodding contemporaries, for his active intellect, and newly awakened views of the profession in which he was engaged. He was among the first in Chester Co., to regard Agriculture as a practical science, - to introduce and advocate the use of Lime and Plaster of Paris, in the culture of Clover and the Grasses; and Judge Peters - one of the earliest and ablest of our agricultural writers - always ranked Philip Price among his most esteemed and intelligent correspondents.- When the progress of clearing our woodlands, in the beginning of the present century, caused the farmers to think of some succedaneum for fence rails, Philip Price led the way, in calling meetings to promote the culture of quickset Hedges,
and the introduction of the Virginia Thorn (CRATAEGUS CORDATA, AST.) for that purpose. Although the attempt seems to have been rather premature (for enlightened men are apt to be ahead of their age, - and Philip Price was ever ready to show and to lead the way to good works- ), there can be no doubt that the
day is coming when some kind of substitute for old fashioned fences must be resorted to.
When the first Agricultural Society was formed in the Co., Philip Price was unanimously chosen as the President.
As a matter of course, he was friend of good schools, and good education. He was constantly among the most active and efficient members of the Committee who had charge of the Birmingham School, where John Forsythe was the able and faithful Teacher. When the Westtown School was authorized, Philip Price was one of the committee to whom was intrusted the erection and establishment of the Institution; and subsequently, he and his excellent wife were, for a number of years, the Superintendents resident in the Seminary. Their gentle guardianship is still affectionately remembered by the surviving Pupils of that period. When advancing age induced them to retire from that responsible station, their enlightened benevolence prompted them to institute a Female Boarding School in the Borough of West Chester, under the immediate direction and management of their estimable daughter, the late HANNAH P. DAVIS.- That Institution was a signal success; and that daughter was recognized by this entire Community, as one of the loveliest examples of a true Quaker Lady, and Christian woman, that ever adorned and
blessed our ancient Co..
Philip Price was a genuine disciple of the Founder of our commonwealth, mild, upright, intelligent and liberal; an earnest yet inoffensive advocate of human rights, and an unwavering opponent of human wrongs.
He departed this life the latter end of February, 1837, in the 74th year of his age.
Two hundred fifty years of Quakerism at Birmingham, 1690-1940
The following is from contributor Loraine Lucas (#48176490)
March 1, 1837
VILLAGE RECORD
Death Notice In this borough on First day evening last. PHILIP PRICE, one of the Principals of the West Chester, Boarding School for Girls, in the 74th year of his age. The Funeral will take place on 4th. day the 1st of the 3d mo. to leave the house at 1 o, P.M. and proceed to Birmingham Meeting House...
June 1, 1861
VILLAGE RECORD
Biography PHILIP PRICE, Junior - descended from a worthy Welsh ancestry, who belonged to the Society of 'Friends,' and accompanied William Penn, when he came to take possession of his young Province in 1682 - was born near the margin of the Delaware, below the mouth of Schuylkill, on the 8th of January, 1764.
His father, who was a farmer and grazier, in Kingsessing, suffered materially by the loss of his stock, taken by the military, when Gen. Howe's army came along in 1777, on their way to Philadelphia. It was a time of serious privation, among the agriculturists of that region, - and they found it necessary to bring up their families with rigorous economy. Such was the training of Philip Price, on his father's farm.
On the 20th of October, 1784, he married Rachel, daughter of William Kirk, of East Nantmeal, Chester
Co.. They were a most congenial, exemplary couple, - and were happily spared to each other for more than half a century.
In 1791, Philip purchased a farm in East Bradford, lying above StrodeMill, between West Chester and the Brandywine, - where he passed the greater portion of his life, in the business of grazing, and an enlightened agriculture. He soon became distinguished, among his old fashioned plodding contemporaries, for his active intellect, and newly awakened views of the profession in which he was engaged. He was among the first in Chester Co., to regard Agriculture as a practical science, - to introduce and advocate the use of Lime and Plaster of Paris, in the culture of Clover and the Grasses; and Judge Peters - one of the earliest and ablest of our agricultural writers - always ranked Philip Price among his most esteemed and intelligent correspondents.- When the progress of clearing our woodlands, in the beginning of the present century, caused the farmers to think of some succedaneum for fence rails, Philip Price led the way, in calling meetings to promote the culture of quickset Hedges,
and the introduction of the Virginia Thorn (CRATAEGUS CORDATA, AST.) for that purpose. Although the attempt seems to have been rather premature (for enlightened men are apt to be ahead of their age, - and Philip Price was ever ready to show and to lead the way to good works- ), there can be no doubt that the
day is coming when some kind of substitute for old fashioned fences must be resorted to.
When the first Agricultural Society was formed in the Co., Philip Price was unanimously chosen as the President.
As a matter of course, he was friend of good schools, and good education. He was constantly among the most active and efficient members of the Committee who had charge of the Birmingham School, where John Forsythe was the able and faithful Teacher. When the Westtown School was authorized, Philip Price was one of the committee to whom was intrusted the erection and establishment of the Institution; and subsequently, he and his excellent wife were, for a number of years, the Superintendents resident in the Seminary. Their gentle guardianship is still affectionately remembered by the surviving Pupils of that period. When advancing age induced them to retire from that responsible station, their enlightened benevolence prompted them to institute a Female Boarding School in the Borough of West Chester, under the immediate direction and management of their estimable daughter, the late HANNAH P. DAVIS.- That Institution was a signal success; and that daughter was recognized by this entire Community, as one of the loveliest examples of a true Quaker Lady, and Christian woman, that ever adorned and
blessed our ancient Co..
Philip Price was a genuine disciple of the Founder of our commonwealth, mild, upright, intelligent and liberal; an earnest yet inoffensive advocate of human rights, and an unwavering opponent of human wrongs.
He departed this life the latter end of February, 1837, in the 74th year of his age.
Family Members
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Martha Price Sharples
1785–1852
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Hannah Price Davis
1787–1861
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Dr William Price
1788–1860
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Sibilla Kirk Price Townsend
1790–1853
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Margaret Price Paxson
1792–1880
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Benjamin Price
1793–1872
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Sarah Price Carmalt
1795–1873
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Eli Kirk Price Sr
1797–1884
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Isaac Price
1799–1825
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Philip M Price
1802–1870
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Rachel Price
1808–1808
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