Isaac was born c1680 in Killaloe, County Clare, Munster, Ireland, the son of Christopher & Dorothy Barton and married Sarah Vesey on 6 Oct 1705 [New Style date] in Munster, Ireland. He was a blacksmith by trade.
Killcomonbegg Meeting, county Tipperary, Munster Providence Ireland. Tipperary Meeting of Friends:
"Isaac Barton of Killaloe, son of Christopher and Dorothy Barton of Killaloe married Sarah Vesey daughter of Tobias and Ann Vesey of Limerick 6th day 10th month 1705."
Note: Month is now December, which was the 10th month in Quaker years in 1705.
Children with Sarah:
1) Abraham Barton (b: 1706), m: Lydia Simpson.
2) Isaac Barton Jr (1708-1746)
3) Elizabeth Barton (b: 1710), m: John Harling.
4) Mary Barton (b: c1714)
5) Jacob Barton (1716-1762), m: Henrietta Biggs.
6) Joshua Barton Sr (1718-1779), m1: Jean Dubart, m2: Widow Susannah (Griffith) Dodd.
6) Benjamin Barton (b: c1720)
16 Mar 1714 - Received certificate to transfer from Ireland to America.
29 Aug 1714 - Chester MM received certificate from Ireland on behalf of Isaac & family.
Dec 1714 - Isaac & family arrive in Philadelphia.
25 Jan 1715 - Chester MM received Isaac & family.
29 Feb 1715 - Philadelphia MM received Isaac & family.
27 Jun 1715 - formal acceptance at Chester MM of Isaac & family.
US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994:
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Arch Street
Certificates of Removal, 1681-1758, Pg 92:
"At our six weeks mens meeting at Killcomonbegg ye 16th of ye 3d mo: 1714 Whereas Isaac Barton of Clonmell Cutler & bearer hereof live concluded to Transport himself and family into ye province of pensilvania in america, and friends here being not willing he should goe from them used some endeavors to diswade them to ye contrary but he and his wife being pretty much resolved for is thiere minds and desiring a Certificate from friends along with them[.]
This is therefore to Certifie whom it may Concerne that ye sayd Isaac Barton have been of our mens meeting for severall years pass and allso his wife of ye womens meeting and as far as we know have behaved themselves honestly and is in unity with friends so desiring theire welfare and that friends may be kinde to them conclude with dear love to friends signed in behalfe of ye abovesayd meeting by Stephen Collett Joseph Collett Sollomon Watson Samuel White Thomas Chanllee Olliver Symonds Jonathan Chanlee and other."
Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1994, Chester Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes, 1704-1734:
"From our Monthly Meeting held att Philad'a: the 20'th of 2 month 1715/--- To friends after the Salutation of our Dear love to You in the Blessed truth wherein our fellowship stands we give you to understand that the within mentioned friend Isaac Barton and his wife came over now from Ireland and produced the within Certificate and Stayed a Short time, But are now as we Understand come Down in order to Settle amongst You and Desirs a few Lines from us to you with Respect to their Conversation whilst here amongst us therefore these may Certifie You after Enquiry made that we doe not find but the Said Isaac and his wifes Conversation During the Short time of their Residence here amongst us hath been orderly & we Desire their prosperity and welfairs Every way Conclude & Remain your friends and Brethren, Signed at & on behalf of our Said meeting by
Eliza'th Griffith, Thomas Griffith, Nicholas Waln, Hannah Hill, Christo'rp Blackbourn, Griffith Owen, Mary Camm, Hannah Carpenter, Anthony Morris, Prisila Bardford, Jone Fforrest, Samuel Richardson, Nathan Stanbury"
1719-1720 tax index lists Isaac Barton as a landholder in Chester Co PA. Isaac is listed again in the 1720-1721 tax index in Chester Twp, Chester Co PA, also as a landholder.
"Isaac Barton's Will, which lists his children in the same order as they're listed in a letter from Reverend Isaac Barton (s/o Joshua Barton b. 1718), was discovered in PA. This was documented in a large, 2-volume set of genealogical data titled "Descendants of Isaac Barton Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland" by Margaret "Peggy" Barton Marsh Carter and published by the Barton Family Association in 1988."
Isaac's Will - my own transcription, so I welcome any corrections to errors made. I took the liberty to update grammar and spelling for easier reading. If someone wants the original version, I will be happy to send it to them.
"May the 18th 1721
In the name of God amen, I Isaac Barton of the township of Sadsbury in the County of Chester and province of Pennsylvania, Smith, being Sick & Weak in body, but of Sound and perfect Memory thanks be given to almighty God, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and testament in all manner and form following ~ That is to Say ~
first and principally I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it, and my body to be Decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and mentioned, and as touching such Worldly Estate Wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with all in this life, I give, bequeath and Dispose of the Same in manner and form following ~~
Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Barton my well beloved wife One Majority or half of my Estate both real and personal, all my Debts being first paid,
Item I give and bequeath unto my Seven Children Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua & Benjamin Barton the Sum of five Shillings apiece to be paid to them When they Shall arrive to their respective ages or at the days of Marriages which shall first happen and he or she that Shall happen to dye before ye arrival to ye said age or day of Marriage his, hers or their part that was bequeathed Shall be Equally divided between the Survivor or Survivors of them;
And all the Rest and residue of the over plus I give and bequeath unto Jacob Wolding the [illegible words] my well Beloved wife Whom I Wholly Constitute and appoint to be Executors of this my Last Will and testament,
And my Will and desire is, the above named Jacob Wolding Will and may Assist and help my well beloved wife Sarah Barton in all the affairs of this my will, and testament, And my will and meaning is that my Children be took care of and that as many of them be put out at the discretion of my wife and my trusty friend Jacob Wolding Shall or may best direct them both for the good of my Children, and that they to Whose care I [illegible] them may discharge A good Conscience therein (Viz) the said Jacob Wolding and Sarah my wife Whom I have appointed Sole Executors of this my will & testament,
And I do by those profess utterly Disannul revoke and make void all Other Wills Legacies bequests formerly by me made Given or bequest Whatsoever And Declare this truly and no other to be my Last Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and year Above Written. ~ ~ ~ ~
the mark of Isaac 'X' Barton
Signed Sealed Published and Declared as the Last Will and testament of the Said Isaak Barton in the presence of us the Subscribers. ~ ~ ~ ~
the Mark of Arthur 'A' White
the mark of William 'X' Marsh
the mark of Robert 'R' Sanford
Joseph Griffiths"
Chester 31st 3rd mo. 1721
Then personally appeared Robert Sanford and William Marsh, two of the Witnesses to the above written will who on their solemn affirmations did Declare they were present and saw the Testator above named Sign Seal publish pronounce and Declare the above writing to be his last will and testament and that at ye Doing he was of sound mind and memory to the best of their Understanding. Coram
Jo Parker DRCD"
Isaac's wife Sarah remarried soon after his death and moved to Frederick Co MD, leaving the Quaker faith.
Note:
In 1721, the area in which Isaac lived was part of a vast wilderness, constantly travelled by Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. One story is that Isaac was killed by Indians, which cannot be confirmed.
Other Notes of Interest:
The first burial ground for Quakers in Philadelphia was located on the east side of 4th Street, south of Arch Street. This land was deeded to Friends by William Penn in 1701 "for a burying place." However, it had already been used as a burial ground for several years prior to that date. John F Watson reported that the first burial there was that of Thomas Lloyd's wife, Mary, in 1683. Over the years there have been varying estimates of the total number of interments, some as high as 20,000. By the time of the great Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 there was very little room left and burials were two or three deep. As the available space was taken up, more and more restrictions were imposed on non-Quaker burials. The original burial ground on Arch Street -- earlier called Mulberry Street -- was L-shaped, containing about 2-1/3 acres. There were at least 2 small private burial grounds adjoining -- the Say Burial Ground located in the angle of the L, about 40 feet square and surrounded by a high brick wall, and the Fox or Jones Graveyard, to the east of Say, but not adjacent, about 17 feet square and also walled. Access to both was by an alley from Third Street. The Friends' property at Arch Street was subdivided in 1817, with the back end of the L retained by the Joint Committee of the Philadelphia monthly meetings for a common burial site, and the small area to the east of the meeting house reserved for future joint use.
The Quaker burying ground on Edgmont Ave in Chester was associated with the Chester Preparative Meeting of Friends. It was located on the west side of Edgmont Ave, north of 6th St, directly across from the Sun Ray drug store on Edgmont Ave. The picture was taken c1938. In 1946 the court refused approval to sell the site for mercantile purposes. At that time the bodies were to have been removed to Cumberland Cemetery in Middletown. By Oct 1959 arrangements had been made to sell the land for new retail construction and at that time the remains were removed to various cemeteries, including Chester Rural. The listing of Chester Friends Cemetery burials is taken from a report found in the files at Delaware County Historical Society. The author was not identified.
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/cemeteries_quaker_edgmont.htm
History of Sadsbury Friends Meeting:
Sadsbury was once part of a vast wilderness traversed by the Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. Original settlers in Sadsbury Township were Scotch Irish Presbyterians and Friends. Friends attended the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Chester Quarterly Meeting. The original meeting house was built in 1725.
Quakers used the Old Style, Julian calendar, thus beginning their year on March 25. If anyone needs this conversion chart, please let me know.
Killcomonbegg Meeting, county Tipperary, Munster Providence Ireland. Tipperary Meeting of Friends:
"Isaac Barton of Killaloe, son of Christopher and Dorothy Barton of Killaloe married Sarah Vesey daughter of Tobias and Ann Vesey of Limerick 6th day 10th month 1705."
Note: Month is now December, which was the 10th month in Quaker years in 1705.
Children with Sarah:
1) Abraham Barton (b: 1706), m: Lydia Simpson.
2) Isaac Barton Jr (1708-1746)
3) Elizabeth Barton (b: 1710), m: John Harling.
4) Mary Barton (b: c1714)
5) Jacob Barton (1716-1762), m: Henrietta Biggs.
6) Joshua Barton Sr (1718-1779), m1: Jean Dubart, m2: Widow Susannah (Griffith) Dodd.
6) Benjamin Barton (b: c1720)
16 Mar 1714 - Received certificate to transfer from Ireland to America.
29 Aug 1714 - Chester MM received certificate from Ireland on behalf of Isaac & family.
Dec 1714 - Isaac & family arrive in Philadelphia.
25 Jan 1715 - Chester MM received Isaac & family.
29 Feb 1715 - Philadelphia MM received Isaac & family.
27 Jun 1715 - formal acceptance at Chester MM of Isaac & family.
US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994:
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Arch Street
Certificates of Removal, 1681-1758, Pg 92:
"At our six weeks mens meeting at Killcomonbegg ye 16th of ye 3d mo: 1714 Whereas Isaac Barton of Clonmell Cutler & bearer hereof live concluded to Transport himself and family into ye province of pensilvania in america, and friends here being not willing he should goe from them used some endeavors to diswade them to ye contrary but he and his wife being pretty much resolved for is thiere minds and desiring a Certificate from friends along with them[.]
This is therefore to Certifie whom it may Concerne that ye sayd Isaac Barton have been of our mens meeting for severall years pass and allso his wife of ye womens meeting and as far as we know have behaved themselves honestly and is in unity with friends so desiring theire welfare and that friends may be kinde to them conclude with dear love to friends signed in behalfe of ye abovesayd meeting by Stephen Collett Joseph Collett Sollomon Watson Samuel White Thomas Chanllee Olliver Symonds Jonathan Chanlee and other."
Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1994, Chester Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes, 1704-1734:
"From our Monthly Meeting held att Philad'a: the 20'th of 2 month 1715/--- To friends after the Salutation of our Dear love to You in the Blessed truth wherein our fellowship stands we give you to understand that the within mentioned friend Isaac Barton and his wife came over now from Ireland and produced the within Certificate and Stayed a Short time, But are now as we Understand come Down in order to Settle amongst You and Desirs a few Lines from us to you with Respect to their Conversation whilst here amongst us therefore these may Certifie You after Enquiry made that we doe not find but the Said Isaac and his wifes Conversation During the Short time of their Residence here amongst us hath been orderly & we Desire their prosperity and welfairs Every way Conclude & Remain your friends and Brethren, Signed at & on behalf of our Said meeting by
Eliza'th Griffith, Thomas Griffith, Nicholas Waln, Hannah Hill, Christo'rp Blackbourn, Griffith Owen, Mary Camm, Hannah Carpenter, Anthony Morris, Prisila Bardford, Jone Fforrest, Samuel Richardson, Nathan Stanbury"
1719-1720 tax index lists Isaac Barton as a landholder in Chester Co PA. Isaac is listed again in the 1720-1721 tax index in Chester Twp, Chester Co PA, also as a landholder.
"Isaac Barton's Will, which lists his children in the same order as they're listed in a letter from Reverend Isaac Barton (s/o Joshua Barton b. 1718), was discovered in PA. This was documented in a large, 2-volume set of genealogical data titled "Descendants of Isaac Barton Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland" by Margaret "Peggy" Barton Marsh Carter and published by the Barton Family Association in 1988."
Isaac's Will - my own transcription, so I welcome any corrections to errors made. I took the liberty to update grammar and spelling for easier reading. If someone wants the original version, I will be happy to send it to them.
"May the 18th 1721
In the name of God amen, I Isaac Barton of the township of Sadsbury in the County of Chester and province of Pennsylvania, Smith, being Sick & Weak in body, but of Sound and perfect Memory thanks be given to almighty God, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and testament in all manner and form following ~ That is to Say ~
first and principally I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it, and my body to be Decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and mentioned, and as touching such Worldly Estate Wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with all in this life, I give, bequeath and Dispose of the Same in manner and form following ~~
Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Barton my well beloved wife One Majority or half of my Estate both real and personal, all my Debts being first paid,
Item I give and bequeath unto my Seven Children Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua & Benjamin Barton the Sum of five Shillings apiece to be paid to them When they Shall arrive to their respective ages or at the days of Marriages which shall first happen and he or she that Shall happen to dye before ye arrival to ye said age or day of Marriage his, hers or their part that was bequeathed Shall be Equally divided between the Survivor or Survivors of them;
And all the Rest and residue of the over plus I give and bequeath unto Jacob Wolding the [illegible words] my well Beloved wife Whom I Wholly Constitute and appoint to be Executors of this my Last Will and testament,
And my Will and desire is, the above named Jacob Wolding Will and may Assist and help my well beloved wife Sarah Barton in all the affairs of this my will, and testament, And my will and meaning is that my Children be took care of and that as many of them be put out at the discretion of my wife and my trusty friend Jacob Wolding Shall or may best direct them both for the good of my Children, and that they to Whose care I [illegible] them may discharge A good Conscience therein (Viz) the said Jacob Wolding and Sarah my wife Whom I have appointed Sole Executors of this my will & testament,
And I do by those profess utterly Disannul revoke and make void all Other Wills Legacies bequests formerly by me made Given or bequest Whatsoever And Declare this truly and no other to be my Last Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and year Above Written. ~ ~ ~ ~
the mark of Isaac 'X' Barton
Signed Sealed Published and Declared as the Last Will and testament of the Said Isaak Barton in the presence of us the Subscribers. ~ ~ ~ ~
the Mark of Arthur 'A' White
the mark of William 'X' Marsh
the mark of Robert 'R' Sanford
Joseph Griffiths"
Chester 31st 3rd mo. 1721
Then personally appeared Robert Sanford and William Marsh, two of the Witnesses to the above written will who on their solemn affirmations did Declare they were present and saw the Testator above named Sign Seal publish pronounce and Declare the above writing to be his last will and testament and that at ye Doing he was of sound mind and memory to the best of their Understanding. Coram
Jo Parker DRCD"
Isaac's wife Sarah remarried soon after his death and moved to Frederick Co MD, leaving the Quaker faith.
Note:
In 1721, the area in which Isaac lived was part of a vast wilderness, constantly travelled by Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. One story is that Isaac was killed by Indians, which cannot be confirmed.
Other Notes of Interest:
The first burial ground for Quakers in Philadelphia was located on the east side of 4th Street, south of Arch Street. This land was deeded to Friends by William Penn in 1701 "for a burying place." However, it had already been used as a burial ground for several years prior to that date. John F Watson reported that the first burial there was that of Thomas Lloyd's wife, Mary, in 1683. Over the years there have been varying estimates of the total number of interments, some as high as 20,000. By the time of the great Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 there was very little room left and burials were two or three deep. As the available space was taken up, more and more restrictions were imposed on non-Quaker burials. The original burial ground on Arch Street -- earlier called Mulberry Street -- was L-shaped, containing about 2-1/3 acres. There were at least 2 small private burial grounds adjoining -- the Say Burial Ground located in the angle of the L, about 40 feet square and surrounded by a high brick wall, and the Fox or Jones Graveyard, to the east of Say, but not adjacent, about 17 feet square and also walled. Access to both was by an alley from Third Street. The Friends' property at Arch Street was subdivided in 1817, with the back end of the L retained by the Joint Committee of the Philadelphia monthly meetings for a common burial site, and the small area to the east of the meeting house reserved for future joint use.
The Quaker burying ground on Edgmont Ave in Chester was associated with the Chester Preparative Meeting of Friends. It was located on the west side of Edgmont Ave, north of 6th St, directly across from the Sun Ray drug store on Edgmont Ave. The picture was taken c1938. In 1946 the court refused approval to sell the site for mercantile purposes. At that time the bodies were to have been removed to Cumberland Cemetery in Middletown. By Oct 1959 arrangements had been made to sell the land for new retail construction and at that time the remains were removed to various cemeteries, including Chester Rural. The listing of Chester Friends Cemetery burials is taken from a report found in the files at Delaware County Historical Society. The author was not identified.
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/cemeteries_quaker_edgmont.htm
History of Sadsbury Friends Meeting:
Sadsbury was once part of a vast wilderness traversed by the Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. Original settlers in Sadsbury Township were Scotch Irish Presbyterians and Friends. Friends attended the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Chester Quarterly Meeting. The original meeting house was built in 1725.
Quakers used the Old Style, Julian calendar, thus beginning their year on March 25. If anyone needs this conversion chart, please let me know.
Isaac was born c1680 in Killaloe, County Clare, Munster, Ireland, the son of Christopher & Dorothy Barton and married Sarah Vesey on 6 Oct 1705 [New Style date] in Munster, Ireland. He was a blacksmith by trade.
Killcomonbegg Meeting, county Tipperary, Munster Providence Ireland. Tipperary Meeting of Friends:
"Isaac Barton of Killaloe, son of Christopher and Dorothy Barton of Killaloe married Sarah Vesey daughter of Tobias and Ann Vesey of Limerick 6th day 10th month 1705."
Note: Month is now December, which was the 10th month in Quaker years in 1705.
Children with Sarah:
1) Abraham Barton (b: 1706), m: Lydia Simpson.
2) Isaac Barton Jr (1708-1746)
3) Elizabeth Barton (b: 1710), m: John Harling.
4) Mary Barton (b: c1714)
5) Jacob Barton (1716-1762), m: Henrietta Biggs.
6) Joshua Barton Sr (1718-1779), m1: Jean Dubart, m2: Widow Susannah (Griffith) Dodd.
6) Benjamin Barton (b: c1720)
16 Mar 1714 - Received certificate to transfer from Ireland to America.
29 Aug 1714 - Chester MM received certificate from Ireland on behalf of Isaac & family.
Dec 1714 - Isaac & family arrive in Philadelphia.
25 Jan 1715 - Chester MM received Isaac & family.
29 Feb 1715 - Philadelphia MM received Isaac & family.
27 Jun 1715 - formal acceptance at Chester MM of Isaac & family.
US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994:
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Arch Street
Certificates of Removal, 1681-1758, Pg 92:
"At our six weeks mens meeting at Killcomonbegg ye 16th of ye 3d mo: 1714 Whereas Isaac Barton of Clonmell Cutler & bearer hereof live concluded to Transport himself and family into ye province of pensilvania in america, and friends here being not willing he should goe from them used some endeavors to diswade them to ye contrary but he and his wife being pretty much resolved for is thiere minds and desiring a Certificate from friends along with them[.]
This is therefore to Certifie whom it may Concerne that ye sayd Isaac Barton have been of our mens meeting for severall years pass and allso his wife of ye womens meeting and as far as we know have behaved themselves honestly and is in unity with friends so desiring theire welfare and that friends may be kinde to them conclude with dear love to friends signed in behalfe of ye abovesayd meeting by Stephen Collett Joseph Collett Sollomon Watson Samuel White Thomas Chanllee Olliver Symonds Jonathan Chanlee and other."
Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1994, Chester Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes, 1704-1734:
"From our Monthly Meeting held att Philad'a: the 20'th of 2 month 1715/--- To friends after the Salutation of our Dear love to You in the Blessed truth wherein our fellowship stands we give you to understand that the within mentioned friend Isaac Barton and his wife came over now from Ireland and produced the within Certificate and Stayed a Short time, But are now as we Understand come Down in order to Settle amongst You and Desirs a few Lines from us to you with Respect to their Conversation whilst here amongst us therefore these may Certifie You after Enquiry made that we doe not find but the Said Isaac and his wifes Conversation During the Short time of their Residence here amongst us hath been orderly & we Desire their prosperity and welfairs Every way Conclude & Remain your friends and Brethren, Signed at & on behalf of our Said meeting by
Eliza'th Griffith, Thomas Griffith, Nicholas Waln, Hannah Hill, Christo'rp Blackbourn, Griffith Owen, Mary Camm, Hannah Carpenter, Anthony Morris, Prisila Bardford, Jone Fforrest, Samuel Richardson, Nathan Stanbury"
1719-1720 tax index lists Isaac Barton as a landholder in Chester Co PA. Isaac is listed again in the 1720-1721 tax index in Chester Twp, Chester Co PA, also as a landholder.
"Isaac Barton's Will, which lists his children in the same order as they're listed in a letter from Reverend Isaac Barton (s/o Joshua Barton b. 1718), was discovered in PA. This was documented in a large, 2-volume set of genealogical data titled "Descendants of Isaac Barton Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland" by Margaret "Peggy" Barton Marsh Carter and published by the Barton Family Association in 1988."
Isaac's Will - my own transcription, so I welcome any corrections to errors made. I took the liberty to update grammar and spelling for easier reading. If someone wants the original version, I will be happy to send it to them.
"May the 18th 1721
In the name of God amen, I Isaac Barton of the township of Sadsbury in the County of Chester and province of Pennsylvania, Smith, being Sick & Weak in body, but of Sound and perfect Memory thanks be given to almighty God, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and testament in all manner and form following ~ That is to Say ~
first and principally I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it, and my body to be Decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and mentioned, and as touching such Worldly Estate Wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with all in this life, I give, bequeath and Dispose of the Same in manner and form following ~~
Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Barton my well beloved wife One Majority or half of my Estate both real and personal, all my Debts being first paid,
Item I give and bequeath unto my Seven Children Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua & Benjamin Barton the Sum of five Shillings apiece to be paid to them When they Shall arrive to their respective ages or at the days of Marriages which shall first happen and he or she that Shall happen to dye before ye arrival to ye said age or day of Marriage his, hers or their part that was bequeathed Shall be Equally divided between the Survivor or Survivors of them;
And all the Rest and residue of the over plus I give and bequeath unto Jacob Wolding the [illegible words] my well Beloved wife Whom I Wholly Constitute and appoint to be Executors of this my Last Will and testament,
And my Will and desire is, the above named Jacob Wolding Will and may Assist and help my well beloved wife Sarah Barton in all the affairs of this my will, and testament, And my will and meaning is that my Children be took care of and that as many of them be put out at the discretion of my wife and my trusty friend Jacob Wolding Shall or may best direct them both for the good of my Children, and that they to Whose care I [illegible] them may discharge A good Conscience therein (Viz) the said Jacob Wolding and Sarah my wife Whom I have appointed Sole Executors of this my will & testament,
And I do by those profess utterly Disannul revoke and make void all Other Wills Legacies bequests formerly by me made Given or bequest Whatsoever And Declare this truly and no other to be my Last Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and year Above Written. ~ ~ ~ ~
the mark of Isaac 'X' Barton
Signed Sealed Published and Declared as the Last Will and testament of the Said Isaak Barton in the presence of us the Subscribers. ~ ~ ~ ~
the Mark of Arthur 'A' White
the mark of William 'X' Marsh
the mark of Robert 'R' Sanford
Joseph Griffiths"
Chester 31st 3rd mo. 1721
Then personally appeared Robert Sanford and William Marsh, two of the Witnesses to the above written will who on their solemn affirmations did Declare they were present and saw the Testator above named Sign Seal publish pronounce and Declare the above writing to be his last will and testament and that at ye Doing he was of sound mind and memory to the best of their Understanding. Coram
Jo Parker DRCD"
Isaac's wife Sarah remarried soon after his death and moved to Frederick Co MD, leaving the Quaker faith.
Note:
In 1721, the area in which Isaac lived was part of a vast wilderness, constantly travelled by Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. One story is that Isaac was killed by Indians, which cannot be confirmed.
Other Notes of Interest:
The first burial ground for Quakers in Philadelphia was located on the east side of 4th Street, south of Arch Street. This land was deeded to Friends by William Penn in 1701 "for a burying place." However, it had already been used as a burial ground for several years prior to that date. John F Watson reported that the first burial there was that of Thomas Lloyd's wife, Mary, in 1683. Over the years there have been varying estimates of the total number of interments, some as high as 20,000. By the time of the great Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 there was very little room left and burials were two or three deep. As the available space was taken up, more and more restrictions were imposed on non-Quaker burials. The original burial ground on Arch Street -- earlier called Mulberry Street -- was L-shaped, containing about 2-1/3 acres. There were at least 2 small private burial grounds adjoining -- the Say Burial Ground located in the angle of the L, about 40 feet square and surrounded by a high brick wall, and the Fox or Jones Graveyard, to the east of Say, but not adjacent, about 17 feet square and also walled. Access to both was by an alley from Third Street. The Friends' property at Arch Street was subdivided in 1817, with the back end of the L retained by the Joint Committee of the Philadelphia monthly meetings for a common burial site, and the small area to the east of the meeting house reserved for future joint use.
The Quaker burying ground on Edgmont Ave in Chester was associated with the Chester Preparative Meeting of Friends. It was located on the west side of Edgmont Ave, north of 6th St, directly across from the Sun Ray drug store on Edgmont Ave. The picture was taken c1938. In 1946 the court refused approval to sell the site for mercantile purposes. At that time the bodies were to have been removed to Cumberland Cemetery in Middletown. By Oct 1959 arrangements had been made to sell the land for new retail construction and at that time the remains were removed to various cemeteries, including Chester Rural. The listing of Chester Friends Cemetery burials is taken from a report found in the files at Delaware County Historical Society. The author was not identified.
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/cemeteries_quaker_edgmont.htm
History of Sadsbury Friends Meeting:
Sadsbury was once part of a vast wilderness traversed by the Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. Original settlers in Sadsbury Township were Scotch Irish Presbyterians and Friends. Friends attended the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Chester Quarterly Meeting. The original meeting house was built in 1725.
Quakers used the Old Style, Julian calendar, thus beginning their year on March 25. If anyone needs this conversion chart, please let me know.
Killcomonbegg Meeting, county Tipperary, Munster Providence Ireland. Tipperary Meeting of Friends:
"Isaac Barton of Killaloe, son of Christopher and Dorothy Barton of Killaloe married Sarah Vesey daughter of Tobias and Ann Vesey of Limerick 6th day 10th month 1705."
Note: Month is now December, which was the 10th month in Quaker years in 1705.
Children with Sarah:
1) Abraham Barton (b: 1706), m: Lydia Simpson.
2) Isaac Barton Jr (1708-1746)
3) Elizabeth Barton (b: 1710), m: John Harling.
4) Mary Barton (b: c1714)
5) Jacob Barton (1716-1762), m: Henrietta Biggs.
6) Joshua Barton Sr (1718-1779), m1: Jean Dubart, m2: Widow Susannah (Griffith) Dodd.
6) Benjamin Barton (b: c1720)
16 Mar 1714 - Received certificate to transfer from Ireland to America.
29 Aug 1714 - Chester MM received certificate from Ireland on behalf of Isaac & family.
Dec 1714 - Isaac & family arrive in Philadelphia.
25 Jan 1715 - Chester MM received Isaac & family.
29 Feb 1715 - Philadelphia MM received Isaac & family.
27 Jun 1715 - formal acceptance at Chester MM of Isaac & family.
US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994:
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Arch Street
Certificates of Removal, 1681-1758, Pg 92:
"At our six weeks mens meeting at Killcomonbegg ye 16th of ye 3d mo: 1714 Whereas Isaac Barton of Clonmell Cutler & bearer hereof live concluded to Transport himself and family into ye province of pensilvania in america, and friends here being not willing he should goe from them used some endeavors to diswade them to ye contrary but he and his wife being pretty much resolved for is thiere minds and desiring a Certificate from friends along with them[.]
This is therefore to Certifie whom it may Concerne that ye sayd Isaac Barton have been of our mens meeting for severall years pass and allso his wife of ye womens meeting and as far as we know have behaved themselves honestly and is in unity with friends so desiring theire welfare and that friends may be kinde to them conclude with dear love to friends signed in behalfe of ye abovesayd meeting by Stephen Collett Joseph Collett Sollomon Watson Samuel White Thomas Chanllee Olliver Symonds Jonathan Chanlee and other."
Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1994, Chester Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes, 1704-1734:
"From our Monthly Meeting held att Philad'a: the 20'th of 2 month 1715/--- To friends after the Salutation of our Dear love to You in the Blessed truth wherein our fellowship stands we give you to understand that the within mentioned friend Isaac Barton and his wife came over now from Ireland and produced the within Certificate and Stayed a Short time, But are now as we Understand come Down in order to Settle amongst You and Desirs a few Lines from us to you with Respect to their Conversation whilst here amongst us therefore these may Certifie You after Enquiry made that we doe not find but the Said Isaac and his wifes Conversation During the Short time of their Residence here amongst us hath been orderly & we Desire their prosperity and welfairs Every way Conclude & Remain your friends and Brethren, Signed at & on behalf of our Said meeting by
Eliza'th Griffith, Thomas Griffith, Nicholas Waln, Hannah Hill, Christo'rp Blackbourn, Griffith Owen, Mary Camm, Hannah Carpenter, Anthony Morris, Prisila Bardford, Jone Fforrest, Samuel Richardson, Nathan Stanbury"
1719-1720 tax index lists Isaac Barton as a landholder in Chester Co PA. Isaac is listed again in the 1720-1721 tax index in Chester Twp, Chester Co PA, also as a landholder.
"Isaac Barton's Will, which lists his children in the same order as they're listed in a letter from Reverend Isaac Barton (s/o Joshua Barton b. 1718), was discovered in PA. This was documented in a large, 2-volume set of genealogical data titled "Descendants of Isaac Barton Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland" by Margaret "Peggy" Barton Marsh Carter and published by the Barton Family Association in 1988."
Isaac's Will - my own transcription, so I welcome any corrections to errors made. I took the liberty to update grammar and spelling for easier reading. If someone wants the original version, I will be happy to send it to them.
"May the 18th 1721
In the name of God amen, I Isaac Barton of the township of Sadsbury in the County of Chester and province of Pennsylvania, Smith, being Sick & Weak in body, but of Sound and perfect Memory thanks be given to almighty God, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and testament in all manner and form following ~ That is to Say ~
first and principally I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it, and my body to be Decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and mentioned, and as touching such Worldly Estate Wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with all in this life, I give, bequeath and Dispose of the Same in manner and form following ~~
Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Barton my well beloved wife One Majority or half of my Estate both real and personal, all my Debts being first paid,
Item I give and bequeath unto my Seven Children Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua & Benjamin Barton the Sum of five Shillings apiece to be paid to them When they Shall arrive to their respective ages or at the days of Marriages which shall first happen and he or she that Shall happen to dye before ye arrival to ye said age or day of Marriage his, hers or their part that was bequeathed Shall be Equally divided between the Survivor or Survivors of them;
And all the Rest and residue of the over plus I give and bequeath unto Jacob Wolding the [illegible words] my well Beloved wife Whom I Wholly Constitute and appoint to be Executors of this my Last Will and testament,
And my Will and desire is, the above named Jacob Wolding Will and may Assist and help my well beloved wife Sarah Barton in all the affairs of this my will, and testament, And my will and meaning is that my Children be took care of and that as many of them be put out at the discretion of my wife and my trusty friend Jacob Wolding Shall or may best direct them both for the good of my Children, and that they to Whose care I [illegible] them may discharge A good Conscience therein (Viz) the said Jacob Wolding and Sarah my wife Whom I have appointed Sole Executors of this my will & testament,
And I do by those profess utterly Disannul revoke and make void all Other Wills Legacies bequests formerly by me made Given or bequest Whatsoever And Declare this truly and no other to be my Last Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and year Above Written. ~ ~ ~ ~
the mark of Isaac 'X' Barton
Signed Sealed Published and Declared as the Last Will and testament of the Said Isaak Barton in the presence of us the Subscribers. ~ ~ ~ ~
the Mark of Arthur 'A' White
the mark of William 'X' Marsh
the mark of Robert 'R' Sanford
Joseph Griffiths"
Chester 31st 3rd mo. 1721
Then personally appeared Robert Sanford and William Marsh, two of the Witnesses to the above written will who on their solemn affirmations did Declare they were present and saw the Testator above named Sign Seal publish pronounce and Declare the above writing to be his last will and testament and that at ye Doing he was of sound mind and memory to the best of their Understanding. Coram
Jo Parker DRCD"
Isaac's wife Sarah remarried soon after his death and moved to Frederick Co MD, leaving the Quaker faith.
Note:
In 1721, the area in which Isaac lived was part of a vast wilderness, constantly travelled by Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. One story is that Isaac was killed by Indians, which cannot be confirmed.
Other Notes of Interest:
The first burial ground for Quakers in Philadelphia was located on the east side of 4th Street, south of Arch Street. This land was deeded to Friends by William Penn in 1701 "for a burying place." However, it had already been used as a burial ground for several years prior to that date. John F Watson reported that the first burial there was that of Thomas Lloyd's wife, Mary, in 1683. Over the years there have been varying estimates of the total number of interments, some as high as 20,000. By the time of the great Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 there was very little room left and burials were two or three deep. As the available space was taken up, more and more restrictions were imposed on non-Quaker burials. The original burial ground on Arch Street -- earlier called Mulberry Street -- was L-shaped, containing about 2-1/3 acres. There were at least 2 small private burial grounds adjoining -- the Say Burial Ground located in the angle of the L, about 40 feet square and surrounded by a high brick wall, and the Fox or Jones Graveyard, to the east of Say, but not adjacent, about 17 feet square and also walled. Access to both was by an alley from Third Street. The Friends' property at Arch Street was subdivided in 1817, with the back end of the L retained by the Joint Committee of the Philadelphia monthly meetings for a common burial site, and the small area to the east of the meeting house reserved for future joint use.
The Quaker burying ground on Edgmont Ave in Chester was associated with the Chester Preparative Meeting of Friends. It was located on the west side of Edgmont Ave, north of 6th St, directly across from the Sun Ray drug store on Edgmont Ave. The picture was taken c1938. In 1946 the court refused approval to sell the site for mercantile purposes. At that time the bodies were to have been removed to Cumberland Cemetery in Middletown. By Oct 1959 arrangements had been made to sell the land for new retail construction and at that time the remains were removed to various cemeteries, including Chester Rural. The listing of Chester Friends Cemetery burials is taken from a report found in the files at Delaware County Historical Society. The author was not identified.
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/cemeteries_quaker_edgmont.htm
History of Sadsbury Friends Meeting:
Sadsbury was once part of a vast wilderness traversed by the Shawnee and Susquehanna Indians. Original settlers in Sadsbury Township were Scotch Irish Presbyterians and Friends. Friends attended the New Garden Monthly Meeting of Chester Quarterly Meeting. The original meeting house was built in 1725.
Quakers used the Old Style, Julian calendar, thus beginning their year on March 25. If anyone needs this conversion chart, please let me know.
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