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B 1738-1786
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held 1 mo at Chesterfield : the 6th: 1 mo: 1774. The Treasurer reports the several collectors appointed to collect Money towards the yearly Meeting stock have accomplished their said collections
Abraham Shirm Sometime past was appointed to publish Mary Pearsons Acknowledgment pursuant to direction of the Monthly Meeting but by reason of some scruples in his own mind could not comply therewith therefore the Meeting appoints Stacy Potts to do it in his stead The request of John Stillwell again coming under consideration of this Meeting and from the Testimony of several Friends he appears to be worthy of notice therefore this Meeting receive him into Membership with us Samuel Beck son of Roath Beck by Benjamin Field requests to be taken under care of this Monthly Meeting the Meeting appoints Joseph Willits and Samuel Satterthwait to treat with him on his request and also to inquire into his Life and conversation and make report therefore to our next meeting The friends appointed to that service produced to this Meeting a Testimony against Asa Holloway who is accused of Fornication which was read and sign'd and the Meeting appoints Anthony Sykes to take care to get it read to him give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal, if he don't appeal to publish it at the close of some first Day Meeting at the place near where he resides and make report thereof. The Extracts from the last yearly meeting was read and taken into consideration Barzillai Foreman produced to this Meeting a certificate of removal from the falls Monthly Meeting in Bucks County which was read and received At the Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 2 mo: 1774 John Stilwell and Sarah Rogers appear'd the first time and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of parents the Meeting appoints Nathan Wright
and Joseph Wilits to inquire into the young mans clearnes in respect of Marriage and make report to our next Meeting Benjamin Field informs this Meeting that Israel Butler is accused with playing at cards or gaming and refuses to make satisfaction the Meeting appoints Isaac Cogil and William White to let him know if he doth not make satisfaction he will be testifyd against and make report to next meeting Fretwell Wright in behalf of Edward Whitcraft reports, he comply'd with friends request respecting Empson Wright who hath marry'd a woman not of our society and that by an hireling priest which is contrary to our Discipline and neglects to make satisfaction therefore this Meeting disowns him the said Empson Wright from being a Member of our religious society and appoints Joseph Duer to read it to him give him a copy if requir'd, let him know his right of appeal, if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of some first Day Meeting at Bordentown and make report to next Monthly meeting Stacy Potts reports he hath published Mary Pearsons Acknowledgments pursuant to direction of last meeting Jedediah Tillton had a certificate of removal granted to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting Richard Gibbs requests a certificate of removal to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting for himself his Wife and four Children, Hannah, Solomon Enoch & Phebe Jarves Tharow & Samuel Satterthwait is appointed to make the necessary inquiry & if they find nothing to hinder, to prepare one for the approbation of next monthly meeting From our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 2 mo: 1774. To the next Quarterly Meeting Dear Friends The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid
Meeting are Fretwell Wright Amos Middleton Nathan Wright Joseph Horner Benjamin Clark Stacy Potts, Isaiah Robins Thomas Thorn, Marmaduke Watson Caleb Shrieve, Samuel Satterthwait, William Wood Clayton Newbold & Robert Kirby with the following reports. The Queries were read and Consider'd & answer'd as follows. 1. Meetings for worship & Discipline is pretty generally attended Except on week Days though amendment in some places therein indecencies mostly avoided 2. Love and unity subsists in a good Degree amongst us. evil reports discouraged and endeavours are used to end Differences though a more speedy care might be useful 3. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope without partiallity and desire to be dictated by Truth in judging therein Jonathan Wright requests a Certificate on account of marriage to shrewsbury monthly meeting the meeting appoints Benjamin Gibbs and Marmaduke Watson to make inquiry into his clearness in respect of Marriage and prepare one for the approbation of next monthly Meeting William Field by his Father requests a Certificate of removal to Buckingham monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania, Joseph Duer and Fretwell Wright is appointed to make inquiry agreeable to Discipline & prepare one of the approbation of next monthly Meeting At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 3 mo: 1774 John Stilwell and Sarah Rogers appear'd the second time and he declar'd their intentions of Marriage continu'd with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty
to accomplish their said intentions according to good order. Joseph Willits and Nathan Wright is appointed to attend the marriage and make report to next Monthly Meeting Gamaliel Warrin and Meribah Taylor appeared the first time & Declar'd their intentions to Marriage with each other with consent of parents the meeting appoints Robert Kirby and William Stevenson to inquiry into his clearness in respect of Marriage and make report to next Monthly Meeting The Friends appointed to treat with Israel Butler reports they have comply'd therewith and doth not find him in a Disposition to condemn his misconduct agreeable to Discipline therefore this meeting appoints Edward Rockhill and Samuel Satterthwait to prepare a Testimony against him for the approbation of next monthly Meeting Joseph Duer reports he hath comply'd with the Meetings request respecting Empson Wright and not satisfying of him whether he would appeal or not said Duer is desired to continue his care in publishing the meetings Testimony as Discipline directs and make report when done Jonathan Wright had a certificate on account of Marriage to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting William Field had a certificate of removal granted to Buckingham Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania Amos Middleton acquaints this Meeting that Richard Horsefield hath marry'd his first cousin she not being of our religious Society and that by a priest all which is contrary to our Discipline notwithstanding his being precaution'd and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings the Meeting
appoints John Wetherill & Nathan Robins to let him know if he doth not make suitable satisfaction he will be Testify'd against. Amos Middleton acquaints this Meeting that Samuel Redford hath marrry'd contrary to our Discipline & one not of our religious society and omits the attendance of our religious meetings. Daniel Tillton & Thomas Thorn is appointed to let him know if he doth not make satisfaction he will be Testify'd against. Henry Allen by Amos Middleton requests a certificate to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting on account of Marriage the Meeting appoints James Lawrie & Michael Rogers to inquire into his clearness in respect of Marriage & prepare one for the approbation of the Committee appointed to that service which is Joseph Duer, Nathan Wright, Edward Rockhill, Benjamin Field & Thomas Middleton and the Clerk is desired to sign it in Behalf of the monthly Meeting Mary Woodmancy produced to this Meeting a certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read & receivd. Guly Potter produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting for herself & 5 Children namely Samuel, Thomas, Sarah, Joseph & James which was read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: 4 mo: 1774.
Gamaliel Warren and Meribah Taylor appear'd the second time and he declar'd they continu�d their intention of Marriage with each other, nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order; Robert Kirby and Jarves Pharo is appointed to attend the marriage and report next meeting. Joseph Willits and Nathan Wright report they attended the Marriage of John Stilwell with Sarah Rogers and it was in a measure orderly accomplished. The friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Isreal Butler produced one to this Meeting which was read and order'd to be sign'd Samuel Satterthwait and Edward Rockhill is appointed to read it to him give him a copy if requir'd and let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of some first Day meeting at Mansfield and make report to next Meeting' Caleb Clark had a certificate of removal granted to the Monthly Meeting of friends of Flushing on Long Island' Richard Gibbs his wife and Children Hannah, Solomon, Enoch & Phebe had certificates of removal granted to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. One of the friends appointed to treat with Richard Horseful reports they comply'd therewith and he refuseth to make satisfaction therefore the Meeting appoints John Wetherill and James Lawrie to prepare a Testimony for the approbation of next meeting. Henry Allen had a certificate granted to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting on account of Marriage. Mark Sykes (Widow) and her son Joseph had Certificates of removal granted to the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia Ann Curliss produced to the Meeting a paper condemning her marrying contrary to good order and one not of our Religious society which was read and receiv'd
Isaac Field produced a paper condemning his Marrying contrary to good order and one not of our society which was read and receiv'd. Gideon Middleton produced to this Meeting a certificate from Shrewsbury Which was read & receivd. Ann Robinson produced a paper condemning her Marrying contrary to good order & by an hireling Minister which was read and receivd & John Bullock is appointed to publish it at the close of some first Day Meeting at upper freehold Meeting. [Crossed out: Amos Middleton informs this Meeting he is acquainted there is a publick appearance at Mansfield Meeting which is not satisfactory to that Meeting in general this Meeting taking the same into consideration appoints Anthony Sykes, John Bullock, Joseph Duer, Joseph Horner, Samuel Worth, Stacy Potts, Amos Middleton and Benjamin Field.] Rhoda Rogers some time past requested to come under the care of this Monthly Meeting and on inquiry a good report is given of her therefore friends agrees to take her under their care. Hannah Ridgway wife of Joseph Ridgway requested sometime past to be taken under care of this Meeting and on inquiry she appears to be worthy of notice, therefore this Meeting receives her into Membership with them. Rachel Hunt of Stony Brook by her request is also receiv'd into membership with this meeting. Joseph Duer requests a certificate for William Pancoast son of caleb Pancoast Deceasd, who is an apprentice with Joseph Rakestraw within the northern district of Philadelphia. John Bullock & Amos Wright is appointed to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 5 mo: 1774. Jarves Pharo & Robert Kirby reports they attended the marriage of Gamaliel Warrin with Meribah Taylor and thought it was orderly accomplished. One of the friends appointed to read the meetings Testimony against Israel Butler reports they comply'd therewith but he not resolving of them whether he would appeal or not the friends is desired to continue their care to publish it as discipline directs and make report when done. The request of Samuel Beck coming again under consideration and a favourable report being given of him this meeting receives him into Membership with it. The friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Richard Horsefull produced one to this meeting which was read and signd by the clerk the meeting appoints James Lawrie and Thomas Thorn to read it to him give him a copy if requir'd let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at a Close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield Meeting and make report to next Meeting. John Bullock reports he hath comply'd with friends request in publishing Ann Robinsons Acknowledgement. William Pancoast son of Caleb Pancoast had a certificate of removal to the Monthly Meeting of the northern District of Philadelphia. Elizabeth Hains and her Daughter Hannah had certificates of removal granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting Benjamin Linton and Wife with their Nephew James Linton & niece Hannah Gaunt produced to this Meeting Certificates from the Monthly Meeting at the falls in Bucks County Pennsylvania which was read and receivd.
William Harris produced to this Meeting a paper condemning his marrying contrary to the rules of our religious society which was read and receiv'd. This Meeting appoints Anthony Sykes, Joseph Bullock, Stacy Potts & Jarves Pharo to inspect into the situation of the Deeds relating to Lands Belonging to this Monthly Meeting and do what they think Necessary for the security of the aforesaid Meeting and make report thereof when done. This Meeting appoints the Trustees of this Meeting on account of a Lott of Land that was Charles M'clanes to execute a Deed of Conveyance to James White agreeable to a contract Between said White & a committee of this monthly Meeting appointed for that purpose. Benjamin Field one of the committee appointed to dispose of the House & Lott that was Charles M'clanes reports he hath receiv'd part of the consideration for said House & Lott which he is desired to pay to the Treasurer of this Monthly Meeting for the support of the poor. From our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 5 mo: 1774. To the next Quarterly Meeting. Dear Friends- The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Joseph Duer, Benjamin Field, Amos Middleton, Stacy Potts, John Gardner, Samuel Wright, John Wetherill, Benjamin Clark, James Lawrie, Caleb Shrieve, Edward Rockhill, James Olden, John Bullock and Nathan Wright with the following reports 1. Meetings for worship and Discipline is pretty well attended except on week days though amendments in some places on that account. Indecencies mostly avoided. 2. Love and unity subsists in a good Degree amongst us evil Reports discouraged and endeavours are used to end Differences though a more speedy care might be useful
Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope impartially & desire to be dictated by truth in judging therein. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 6 mo: 1774. James Lawrie reports he and the other friends appointed to read the meetings Testimony against Richard Horsefull have comply'd therewith. One of the committee report they have met since last Monthly Meeting with the overseers and several other friends on the affair between Joseph Thorn and Samuel Allen agreeable to the desire of a former Meeting and doth not find that they can settle it to the honour of Truth therefore conclude for the overseers to lay it before the Monthly Meeting to proceed in as Discipline directs. Rachel Tillton produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. Amos Middleton one of the overseers of Chesterfield particular Meeting informs this Meeting that Samuel Allen complains of Joseph Thorn son of William Thorn for accusing of him of having carnal Knowledge of his Neighbours Wife & Assaulting of him on the Highway and on inspection of the affair it appears said Allen hath been guilty of assaulting said Joseph Thorn at a certain time therefore the overseers not finding it in their power to settle the aforesaid affair doth leave it with the Monthly Meeting John Bullock, William White, Samuel Satterthwait, Samuel Worth and Aaron Ivins is appointed to indeavour to settle the affair & make report to the next Monthly Meeting. This Meeting taking into consideration the necessity of an overseer at Mansfield doth appoint Samuel Satterthwait overseer for the aforsaid place. Eleven Advertisements was receiv'd at this Meeting from the Meeting for sufferings for promoting Subscription for John Woolmans journal one of each being sent to each particular meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: 7 mo: 1774. Joshua Gibbs produced to this Meeting a certificate for himself, Wife & Seven Children Abel, Reuben, Joshua, Miles, Isaac, Sarah and Rebekah from Burlington Monthly Meeting which was read & receiv'd. John Elliss produced to this Meeting from Burlington Monthly Meeting a Certificate for himself wife & Five Children, Joseph, Phebe, Samuel, William and Peter which was read and receiv'd. Samuel Bunting produced to this meeting a Certificate from the monthly Meeting at the Falls in Bucks County Pennsylvania for himself & wife which was read and receiv'd. Benjamin Field informs this Meeting that money is wanted for the support of the poor the meeting taking the same into consideration agrees to collect the sum of Thirty Pounds for the aforesaid use Joseph Forsyth & Thomas Thorn is appointed collectors for Croswicks Caleb Shrieve for upperspringfield, William Satterthwait for Mansfield Jonathan Wright for Bordentown. Isaac Clerk for Stony Brook, Stacy Potts for Trenton Nathan Wright for upperfreehold & Aaron Ivins for the meeting near Joseph Robins's and also to collect money for defraying our part of the yearly Meeting stock and also to settle with the Treasurer of this Meeting and make report thereof when done. Our Friend Elizabeth Southwick produced to this Meeting a Certificate from the monthly Meeting of Smithfield in New England which was read to satisfaction. Anthony Sykes, Benjamin Field, William White, John Bullock, Stacy Potts & Amos Wright are appointed to prepare memorials for our Deceased friends & Elders Samuel Satterthwait & William Lawrie & produce them to next monthly Meeting for the approbation thereof
At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 8 mo: 1774. Several of the aforesaid friends report they have agreeable to appointment settled with the Treasurer of this Meeting and find a Balance due in his hands exclusive of our present collection of six pounds Eleven Shillings & nine 1/2 pence. The Friends appointed to that service produced to this meeting memorials for our deceased friends & Elders Samuel Satterthwait & William Lawrie which was read and order'd to be Transcrib'd & Each of them to be sign'd by the Clerk of the monthly Meeting. From our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 8 mo: 1774. To the next Quarterly Meeting. Dear Friends The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Daniel Doughty, Benjamin Field, Samuel Worth, Benjamin Clark, Anthony Sykes, Joseph Bullock, John Elliss, Samuel Wright, Caleb Shrieve Jur., Edwar'd Rockhill, Samuel Satterthwait, Benjamin Linton, Jonathan Wright and Isaac Cogill with the following reports that the queries were read and solidly consider'd and answer'd as follows. 1. Meetings are generally Kept up not so well attended by some on the week day as could be desired. indecencies mostly avoided except Drowsiness which is too prevalent in some places 2. Love & unity is preserved in a good degree in the other part of that Query care is mostly taken 3. There is a care remains in some respecting the particulars of that Query the customs & fashions of the world prevails too much among us, moderation & Temperance is wanting tho' care is taken 4. Not all so clear of the Excessive use of spirituous Liquors & other parts of this Query as could be desired tho some care is taken on the occasion 5. Poor friends necessities generally relieved but not quite clear of the latter part of that Query 6. Not all clear of Administring of Oaths but care is taken we fear not quite clear respecting the latter part of that Query
7. Clear from any of late the latter part of that query measurably comply'd with 8. We doubt all are not clear of the particulars of this query 9. Offenders in a good degree is dealt with in the spirit of meekness but a more speedy care might be useful 1. To those deceas'd viz our friends Samuel Satterthwait & William Lawrie for whom memorials is prepar'd 2. No new Meeting Houses built nor Meetings Settled 3. Several receiv'd as Members tho' no remarkable convincements 4. The Queries are read & Consider'd and the answers are founded thereon. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 10th: 9 mo: 1774. One of the Trustees report that a Deed is executed to James White agreeable to direction of this Meeting. The Memorials of this Meeting concerning our deceas'd friends Samuel Satterthwatt and William Lawrie were Transcribed and sent to the quarterly Meeting agreeable to order of last Meeting. Ann Robeson had a certificate to the Monthly Meeting at Wilmington in Pennsylvania. Joseph Mitton produced from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting to this Meeting Certificates for his two children to wit Israel & Margaret Milton which was read and receiv�d Jedediah Tillton produced to the Meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting a certificate which was read and receiv'd This meeting being informed that Abel Middleton requests to be released from
being Treasurer which the Meeting taking into consideration requests Benjamin Linton to accept that Trust & appoints Benjamin Field, Anthony Sykes, Nathan Wright and Samuel Black to settle accompts with the late Treasurer and make report to next Meeting. The friends appointed to settle accompts with the late Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to receive all moneys, Books, papers, or other matters which are in his hands belonging to this Meeting and give discharges for the same and deliver them to Benj'n Linton who is appointed Treasurer. The Treasurer is directed to pay to Jarves Pharo the sum of Forty shillings when the money is in his hands to pay for Acknowledging Deeds Belonging to this Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 10 mo: 1774. Isaac Bullock and Elizabeth Rockhill appear'd the first time and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents being present the Meeting appoints Nathan Wright & Robert Kirby to make inquiry concerning the young mans clearness respecting marriage and make report to our next monthly Meeting. Richard Waln his wife and their six children Joseph, Nicholas, Mary, Elizabeth, Richard and Rebekah produced Certificates from the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia which was read and receiv'd. Richard Wayforman and Wife produced Certificates from the Monthly Meeting at the falls in Bucks County Pennsylvania which was read and receiv'd. The friend appointed to publish the Meetings Testimony against Israel Butler reports it hath been done agreeable to appointment. Abigail Lippincott produced to this meeting from the Monthly Meeting of Middletown in Bucks County Pennsylvania a Certificate which was read & receiv'd.
Elizabeth Wright also produced one from the Monthly Meeting of shrewsbury which was read & receiv'd. The Meetings Testimony against Asa Holloway appearing not to be published as our Discipline directs the Meeting appoints Joseph Duer to publish it at Bordentown at the close of some first Day Meeting & make report to our next Meeting. Joseph Duer informs this meeting that Rebekah Wheatcraft requests a certificate to the Monthly Meeting of Pikecreek in Maryland the meeting appoints Joseph Dure, Fretwell Wright, Isaac Cogill & Benjamin Gibbs with several Women Friends to make inquiry & prepare one & sign it in behalf of this meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 11 mo: 1774. Isaac Bullock & Elizabeth Rockhill the second time appear'd & he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to consummate their said intentions according to good order, Samuel Black and Samuel Satterthwait is appointed to attend the Marriage & make report to our next Meeting. Joseph Dure reports he hath published the Meetings Testimony against Asa Holloway agreeable to direction of last meeting. One of the committee reports they gave Rebekah Wheatcraft a Certificate greeable to appointment of last meeting. Lydia Allen wife of Henry Allen produced to this Meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting a Certificate which was read & receiv'd. Pursuant to the order of the meeting we the Subscriben Committee have this day settled with Abel Middleton late Treasurer for the moneys that was in his hands belonging to the Meeting and find a Balance due to the meeting the Sum of Twenty one Pounds Eighteen
Shillings and five pence half penny of which Sum we have received the sum of Fifteeen Pounds, Six Shillings & Eight Pence a Balance remaining in said Middletons hands the sum of Six Pounds Eleven Shillings and nine pence half penny we have also received the Deeds for Lands & other papers that concerns the meeting the said Abel Middleton had in care as Treasurer and have delivered the same to Benjamin Linton the present Treasurer with the Money received the 3rd: 9 mo: 1774 Anthony Sykes, Samuel Black, Benjamin Field, Nathan Wright. A List of the Books & Minutes belonging to Chesterfield Monthly Meeting deliver'd to Amos Middleton Clerk to this Meeting by Abel Middleton, one Book of records of Marriage Certificates, Births & Burials one Ditto, Two Books Bound containing Minutes of the aforesaid Meeting, Also Twelve paper minute Books one Ditto. Bound & a number of other papers relating to the proceedings of said Meeting Acknowledgments &c. with one Box containing papers. Joseph Forsyth Executor to susannah Satterthwait informs this meeting there is a Legacy Left by said Satterthwait to his Brother Jesse the Meeting appoints Samuel Satterthwait to receive said Legacy & pay it to Benjamin Linton Treasur & make report to next meeting John Bullock informs this Meeting there is a necessity of an overseer to be appointed at upper freehold the Meeting considering of the affair appoints John Elliss overseer for the above said meeting Isaac Antrum produced to this meeting from Burlington Monthly Meeting a certificate of removal which was read and receiv'd. Mary Walker produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. From our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 30th: 11 mo: 1774. To the next Quarterly Meeting. Dear friends The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid
said Meeting are Daniel Doughty, Thomas Middleton, Joseph Dure, John Bullock, Amos Middleton, Benjamin Linton, Benjamin Field, James Lawrie, John Wetheril, Clayton Newbold, Benjamin Clark, Edward Rockhill with the following report that the Queries were read and solidly consider'd and answer'd as follows. At the Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st: 12 mo: 1774. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Isaac Bullock & Elizabeth Rockhill report they attended & think it was in a good Degree orderly. Clayton Newbold reports that Samuel Shrieves Acknowledgment has been published agreeable to direction of last meeting. Samuel Satterthwait reports that he has paid to Benjamin Linton the Sum of Ten Pound nine Shillings being the Legacy left by Susannah Satterthwait to Jesse Forsyth agreeable to direction of last meeting. Hannah Hooten wife of John Hooten produced a certificate from the monthly Meeting of Friends at Philadelphia for herself and three Children Mary, Sarah & Samuel which was read & receiv'd. Our friend Benjamin Linton Expressing a Desire to visit some Meetings within the compass of Bucks Quarter in Pennsylvania this Meeting taking the same into consideration approves of his proposal and desire his visit may tend to the advantage of Truth and satisfaction of himself & friends. Twenty nine Epistles from the yearly Meeting in London and also 67 from the yearly meeting of Philadelphia for Pennsylvania and new Jersey after one of Each being read to good satisfaction in the forepart of the meeting they were Divided in the usual manner. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 1 mo: 1775.
Daniel Taylor and Hannah Steward the first time appear'd & Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of parents except her Mother whose is expected next Monthly Meeting Joseph Schooley & Isaiah Robins is appointed to make inquiry into his clearness in respect of Marriage with any others and make report to next Monthly Meeting. The friends appointed to receive the Ballance in the Hands of Abel Middleton Late Treasurer report they have received it by way of Discount in what appears to be due to him as manager for the new Meeting house at Croswicks and the Treasurer for said House is desired to pay it. The sum of Six pounds Eleven shillings & nine pence to the Treasurer of the Monthly Meeting and likewise the Ballance due to said Middleton as Manager which is Sixteen Pounds Eight shillings and a penny to him. One of the friends appointed to read friends Testimony against Samuel Allen report they have read it to him and he intends to appeal if he doth not appeal they are desired to publish it as our discipline directs & make report when done. Whereas Mary Wardel wife of Solomon Wardel having marry'd contrary to the rules of our society & a man not belonging thereto and hath been guilty of unchast freedom with him before Marriage and not making Satisfaction for the same as our discipline directs we disown her from being a Member of our religious society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns it as our Discipline directs and the Clerk is desired to serve her with a copy of this minute and let her know her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of some first day Meeting at upperfreehold and make report when done to the monthly Meeting. Edward Brooks Jur. produced a Certificate of removal to this Meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd.
Henry Lippingcott also produced one from the Monthly Meeting of Burlington which was read and receiv'd. Jane Harris sometime past requested to Join with us in Membership friends after inquiry think her worthy and receive her as member of this meeting & also her son Joseph. Lucia Lawrie is also received as a Member of this Meeting. This Meeting being informed that Peter Potter one formerly belonging to this Meeting had a certificate granted to Kingwood Monthly Meeting neglects to deliver the same to said meeting to where it is directed the clerk is desired to send a copy of this Meetings Minute whereby it was granted to the Monthly Meeting aforesaid signed by him & make report thereof when done. Joseph Dure informs this Meeting that William Ivins Jur. Lewis Taylor & Joseph Milner hath married contrary to the rules of Friends and neglects to make satisfaction therefore Benjamin Gibbs and Fretwell Wright is desired to let them that if they doth not make Satisfaction as our Discipline directs they will be Testify'd against. Stacy Potts reports that William Plascot hath also marry'd and neglects to make satisfaction Stacy Potts and Abraham Skirm is desired to inform him if he doth not make satisfaction as aforesaid he will be Testify'd against. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 2 mo: 1775. Daniel Taylor and Hannah Steward appear'd the secon'd time and he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with
Each other and the consent of her Mother was had at this time nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to consumate their intentions according to good order used amongst friends the meeting appoints John Bullock & Nathan Wright to attend the Marriage & report to next Monthly Meeting. Samuel Abbot and Lucy Lawrie the first time appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Isaiah Robins and Joseph Schooley is appointed to inquire into his clearness in respect of Marriage with any other and report to our next Meeting. John Warrin and Rachel Harrison the first time appear'd and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Amos Wright & Robert Kirby is appointed to inquire into his clearness respecting marriage with any other and report to our next Meeting. The Treasurer for the new Meeting House at Croswicks report he hath paid the money he was directed by this Meeting to pay to the Treasurer thereof but he hath not paid it as directed to Abel Middleton his care is continued therein and report to next meeting. One of the friends appointed to read the Meetings Testimony against Samuel Allen reported last meeting they had read it to him and he thought of appealing to the Quarterly Meeting the meeting not being fully satisfy'd desired to know his mind further in the case and understanding at this time he continued in the same mind William White, Aaron Ivins, Amos Middleton & Joseph Duer is appointed to attend the appeal with the proceedings of this Monthly Meeting in the case.
One of the committee appointed to treat with William Ivins Jur., Lewis Taylor & Joseph Milner report they have visited them, and Ivins & Taylor appear'd not in a disposition of making satisfaction therefore the meeting disowns the said Ivins & Taylor from being members of our Religious society untill they come to a sense of their misconduct and condemn the same as Discipline directs and seek to be reconciled to friends again Marmaduke Watson and Benjamin Gibbs is desired to serve them with a copy of this minute & let them know their right of appeal and report to next meeting One of the committee who had the Deeds belonging to this Monthly Meeting under their care report they of the committee which met thought it best not to record them with which this meeting concurs but the acknowledging of them they are desired to get done & report to our next meeting. A Certificate from the falls monthly Meeting was produced to this meeting in behalf of Martha Linto which was read and receiv'd. Also a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Shrewsbury in behalf of Ruth Woolley which was read and receiv'd. Ann Coalman produced an Acknowledgment condemning her being guilty of Fornication with him that is her husband and marrying contrary to the rules of our society which was read and receiv'd and Stacy Potts is desired to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Trenton and report to the next meeting. John Combs produced an Acknowledgment condemning his being guilty of unchaste freedom with her that is his wife and marrying contrary to the rules of our society and a woman not belonging thereto which was read and receiv'd.
Joseph Fowler Jur. is complain'd of by Samuel Black for taking strong drink to Excess, gaming & neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. Edward Rockhill & Caleb Shrieve is desired to treat with him on the complaint and let him know if he doth not forsake and make satisfaction he will be disown'd. This Meeting recommends Benjamin Linton as a Minister to the meeting of Ministers and Elders which the Clerk is desired to send up in the reports. [Crossed out: This Meeting appoints Thomas Thorn, Isaiah Robins & Samuel Bunting Jur. to have the oversight of the Burying Ground at Chesterfield to keep it in decent order and repair and to direct what part those shall bury in who is not of our society and enjoyn them to a compliance with our rules in that respect otherwise not to suffer them to bury therein and also to take care that no incroachment be made on the Land belonging to this particular meeting.] From our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 2 mo: 1775. To the next quarterly Meeting. Dear friends The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Benjamin Field, Thomas Thorn, Nathan Wright, John Elliss, Benjamin Clark, Joseph Horner, Jonathan Wright, Benjamin Gibbs, Caleb Shrieve, Edward Rockhill, Stacy Potts, Abraham Skirm and William Satterthwait with the following reports that the Queries were read & consider'd and answer'd as follows We further add that Abel Middleton appeals from the judgment of our Monthly Meeting to this Quarter and John Bullock, James Lawrie, John Wetherell & Amos Wright is appointed to attend said appeal in behalf of our said Meeting. And Likewise Samuel Allen and William White, Aaron Ivins, Amos Middleton and Joseph Dure is appointed to attend his appeal as abovesaid.
At the Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 3 mo: 1775. Samuel Abbot & Lucy Lawrie the second time appear'd & he declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage to Each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Isaiah Robins and Joseph Schooley is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to our next meeting. John Warrin and Rachel Harrison the second time appear'd and he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to consummate their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Amos Wright and Robert Kirby is appointed to attend the marriage & make report to our next meeting Job Butcher and Ann Wright the first time appear'd & Declar'd their intentions of marriage with each other with consent of Parents the young man is desired to produce a Certificate as is usual in such Cases. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Daniel Taylor with Hannah Steward reports it appeard to them to be in a good degree orderly accomplished. One of the Committee appointed to Treat with such who is in the practice of such things pointed out in our last years Extracts report that they met according to appointment last month but hath not made much progress therein since they desired to proceed through as soon as may be
Marmaduke Watson one who was appointed to serve William Ivins Jur. & lewis Taylor with a copy of the minutes of this Monthly Meeting against them reports it is done agreeable to order of said meeting. Abraham Skirm reports that Ann Colemans Acknowledgment hath been published according to directions of last meeting. James Lawrie reports John Combs Acknowledgment hath been published agreeable to direction of last meeting. Amos Middleton informes this meeting that Zebulon Robins is accused of Fornication, by a women he hath not married and hath twice married contrary to the rules of our society and women not belonging thereto striking a man in anger using unbecoming Language and neglects attending our religious meetings for which he refuseth to make satisfaction Thomas Thorn & James Lawrie is appointed to let him know if he doth not condemn the disorders aforesaid as our Discipline directs he will be Testify'd against and report to next meeting. Moses Robins hath once likewise married and neglects to make satisfaction. Randolph Robins hath likewise married as above & neglects the attendance of our religious meeting. James Combs hath likewise married and neglects to make satisfaction the same friends abovementioned is desired to let the aforesaid persons know of the complaints against them and report to next meeting. William Dean produced a Certificate of removal from the Monthly Meeting of Wilmington which was read and receiv'd. Benjamin Linton informes this Meeting that he hath performed his visit as proposed to the
Monthly Meeting & return'd the minute he had on that account. Joseph Curtiss by Joseph Duer requests a Certificate of removal to Kingwood monthly Meeting Benjamin Gibbs & Abraham Skirm is desired to inquire into his Life & Conversation and prepare a Certificate for the approbation of next meeting. [Crossed out: This Meeting resuming the consideration of Establishing Preparative Meetings it is referr'd to consideration of next meeting & the Clerk is desired to produce the former minute on that occasion.] There appearing a necessity to this Meeting for inspecting into the Lands leased out by order of said meeting at Chesterfield it is desired that the committee who leased them will take it under consideration & report the circumstance of them to our next meeting. Benjamin Linton informes this meeting he is desirous of leave from said meeting to inclose a piece of Land belonging thereto which is left to consideration of a former committee appointed on account of incroachments on Lands belonging to said meeting to proceed in as they think proper. William Stevenson requests a Certificate of Removal for his son Samuel to the monthly meeting of the Northern district of Philadelphia John Bullock & Robert Kirby is desired to make inquiry and prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th, 4 mo, 1775. Job Butcher & Ann Wright the second time appeard & he declard their intentions of Marriage continu'd with Each other and he produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of the northern district of Philadelphia setting forth his clearness in account of marriage with any other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to consummate their said intentions according
to good order used among friends. Anthony Sykes and William Stevenson is appointed to attend the marriage and report to next meeting. Empson Kirby & Mary Forsyth the first time appeard and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Joseph Bullock & Amos Wright is desir'd to inquire into his clearness in respect of Marriage with any other and make report to next Meeting. Isaiah Robins for himself & the other friend appointed to that service Report the Marriage of Samuel Abbot with Lucy Lawry was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of John Warrin with Rachel Harrison report it was in a good degree orderly accomplished. Benjamin Lawrence had a Certificate of Removal granted to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting for himself Wife & three Children Rachel, Mary, & Rhoda. The friends who have the care of the deed Belonging to this monthly Meeting is desired to get them Acknowledged agreeable to direction of the monthly Meeting and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to visit Zebulon Robins report they have performed it as directed & found him not in a disposition to make satisfaction. Thomas Thorn and James Lawrie is desir'd to prepare a Testimony against him for the approbation of next monthly meeting. The same friends report they visited Moses and Randolph Robins & informed them of the complaint against them for marrying contrary to the rules of our society & women not of or not belonging thereto and they appear'd not in a Disposition of making Satisfaction Therefore this meeting disowns them the said moses & Randolph Robins from being members of our religious society untill they come to a sense of their misconduct & condemns the same as our Discipline directs Thomas Thorn & James Lawrie is appointed
to serve them with a Copy of this minute and let them know their right of appeal. Joseph Curtiss had a Certificate of removal granted to kingwood monthly meeting. Samuel Stevenson son of William had a Certificate of removal granted to the Northern Destrict of Philadelphia. Sarah Warrel produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of the northern Destrict of Philadelphia which was read and receiv'd. Our friend Rebekah Wright informed this Meeting of her proposing to visit the Meetings belonging to the western Quarter pursuant to an appointment of the womens last yearly Meeting at Philadelphia and some meetings adjacent which this Meeting on consideration concurs with having good Unity with her in her undertaking & ministry and recommends her to divine protection therein. Isaac Pearson Rodman[?] by Stacy Potts requests a Certificate of removal to Burlington monthly Meeting for himself, Wife and Children. Josiah Furman & Stacy Potts are appointed to make the necessary inquiry if nothing obstruct to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting Stephen Field by Benjamin Field requests a Certificate of removal to Wrights Town monthly meeting Josiah Furman and Stacy Potts are appointed to make the necessary inquiry if nothing obstruct to prepare one for the approbation of our next meeting. The Womens meeting informs that Susannah Field has declin'd attending meetings and hath had a Child without marriage. Samuel Worth and Benjamin Clark are appointed to prepare Testimony against her for the approbation of our next meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th, 5 mo, 1775. Empson Kirby & Mary Forsyth the second time appear'd & he delar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends. John Bullock & Amos Wright is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to our next meeting. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Job Butcher with Ann Wright report it appeard to them to be in a good Degree orderly accomplish'd. The friends appointed to inspect the Records of chesterfield monthly Meeting respecting Joseph Radford report they have perform'd that service and doth not find him to have any right in membership with us. The Committee appointed to treat with such who is in the practice of such things pointed out in last years Extracts report they have performed the appointment almost general but its apprehended further labour is needful therefore their care is continu'd therein. And as it is reported said Beck left the parts in a disreputable manner Robert Kirby & Judah Williams Jur. is appointed to let him know that if he doth not clear himself of said report the meeting will be obliged to deal further with him. The friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Susannah Field produced one agreeable which was read and signed by the Clerk James Olden and Robert White is appointed to read it to her give her a Copy if requir'd let her know her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of some first Day Meeting at Stony Brook and report to next meeting. Susannah Ewins & her two Children Viz Elizabeth and Ann Burtiss had certificates granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Hope Copperthwait produced to this meeting a paper Condemning her marrying contrary to
good order established amongst Friends which was read and receiv'd. Catharine White likewise produced one for marrying in the like manner and a man not in Membership with us which was read and receiv'd. The friends appointed to read the meetings Testimony against Abel Middleton report it is done agreeable to appointment. The Clerk reports he hath performed the meetings appointment in serving mary Wardel with a copy of the meetings minute and publishing it as discipline directs. From our Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 5 mo: 1775. To the next Quarterly Meeting Dear Friends. Dear Friends. The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Thomas Middleton, Benjamin Field, Benjamin Linton, Isaiah Robins, John Bullock, Nathan Wright, Daniel Doughty, Clayton Newbold, Samuel Satterthwait, William Satterthwait Joseph English, Joseph Duer, Jonathan Wright, James Olden, Benjn. Clark, Josiah Furman, Stacy Potts and Aaron Ivins With the following reports that the Queries was read and consider'd & answ'd as follows. We add the request of last yearly meeting in visiting such who hold Negroes in Bondage and those who is under the Different Sircumstance pointed out in that paragraph hath been performed almost general but we apprehend further labour is needful. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st: 6 mo. 1775. One of the friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Empson Kirby with Mary Forsyth report it appear'd to him to be in a good Degree orderly accomplished.
Samuel Radford sometime past produced a paper condemning his marrying one not of our society by virtue of a Licence which hath lain under consideration on account of his uncle and being now read & consider'd was received. James Combs produced to this meeting a paper condemning his marrying contrary to the rules of our society & one not belonging thereto which was read & receivd. The case of Joseph Fowler Jur. is referr'd to consideration of next meeting. The affair of William Plascott again coming under consideration and the Meeting is inform'd that his present conduct doth not tend to the reputation of our society therefore Stacy Potts and Abraham Skirm is desir'd to return his paper that he produced to the Monthly Meeting and let him know we cannot receive it and treat with him for his present misconduct and all others they find in the like Circumstance. The friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Zebulon Robins, produced one agreeable thereto which was read & sign'd Thomas Thorn & James Lawrie is appointed to read it to him give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting near James Robins and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to serve Moses and Randolph Robins with a copy of this meetings minute report they have comply'd with the appointment. [Crossed out: The consideration of holding preparative meetings being again resumed the following friends are appointed to prepare an Assay for the settlement thereof for the approbation of next meeting Amos Middleton Benjamin Linton John Bullock John Elliss Nathan Wright, Samuel Wright Daniel Doughty Samuel Satterthwait Caleb Shrieve Joseph Duer Fretwell Wright Jonathan Wright Stacy Potts Barzillai Furman Samuel Worth Benjamin Clark & Aaron Ivins to meet at Croswicks meeting house on this day week to consider the aforesaid affair at 11 Oclock.] Sarah Gilbert produced to this meeting an Acknowledgment for her marrying by a Licence and a man not of our society which was read and referr'd to further consideration.
Aaron Bunting produced to this meeting an Acknowledgement condemning his being guilty of Fornication with one he did not marry and marryd by Licence one not in membership with us which was read and Nathan Wright and John Bullock is appointed to inquire whether he hath satisfy'd the woman he committed fornication with it is a query here whether he had a Certificate to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting or not the Clark is desired to inspect the former Minutes of this monthly meeting on that account. Joseph Horner informs this meeting it is reported that John Clark hath been guilty of Fornication with a woman he hath married and hath married his first cousin and had unchaste freedom with her before marriage and neglects making satisfaction Joseph Horner & Samuel Worth is desired to acquaint him of the Complaint and let him know if he doth condemn the aforesaid disorders he will be Testify'd against. Thomas Olden & Matthew Clark is complained of by the same friend for marrying contrary to the rules of our society and neglects making Satisfaction the abovesaid friends is appointed to acquaint them of the complaints Exhibited against them and report to next meeting. Benjamin Field informes this Meeting that money is wanted for the support of the Poor which the meeting taking into consideration agrees to raise the sum of Thirty Pounds and appoints the following friends to collect that sum in the usual manner Joseph Borden & Joshua Bunting for Chesterfield Isaac Bullock for upper freehold Samuel Wright for upper springfield Caleb Shrieve for Mansfield Jonathan Wright for Borden town Benjamin Clark for Stony Brook, Barzillai Furman for Trenton and Aaron Ivins for Robins�s Meeting who are desired to get it done by our next Meeting and also to Collect for the yearly meeting stock the Sum of Twenty pounds Twelve shillings which is the quote of this meeting toward the Sum directed to be raised. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at chesterfield the 6th: 7 mo: 1775. The Treasurer for the new meeting house reports he hath paid Abel Middleton the Sum the meeting Directed him to pay said middleton.
The friends appointed to inspect into Joseph Milnors conduct report they have performed the appointment and find his present conduct not consistant with the reputation of our Society Therefore Joseph Duer and Fretwell Wright is desired to treat with him and let him know if he doth not condemn it he will be Testify'd against. Stacy Potts on behalf of himself and the other friend appointed to treat with William Plascott Report they have comply'd with the appointment and he justify'd himself in his conduct which is for Training and bearing Arms and as he hath heretofore been guilty of several breaches of our discipline in Marrying contrary thereto and one not of our society for which he brought a paper to the Meeting condemning the same but as his present conduct doth not manifest that he is one in principle with us we cannot receive it therefore we for the clearing of Truth do disown him the said Plascott from being a member of our Religious Society untill he comes to a sence of his misconduct manifesting the same in his life and conversation & publick Acknowledgment Stacy Potts is appointed to serve him with a copy of this minute and let him know his right of appeal and reports to next meeting. Our Friend Rebekah Wright returned this Meetings minute which was granted her on a religious visit to friends in Pennsylvania and reports she hath performed the same. [Crossed out: Most of the committee appointed to consider the mode of settling of Preparative meetings within the verge of this monthly Meeting and to prepare an assay for the approbation thereof produced one which is confirmed and some of those preparative meetings will interfere with our Monthly Select meeting this meeting agrees to alter the Select meeting to be held in future on the second fifth Day following our Monthly Meeting preceding the Quarter.] [Croseed out: Most of the committee appointed to consider the mode of settling preparative meetings have several times met and do agree to report that preparative meetings be established as follows at Chesterfield and upperfreehold to be held the last fifth day preceeding the Monthly Meeting and Springfield Mansfield Bordentown Trenton and Stonybrook]
[Crossed out: to be the last fourth Day preceding the Monthly Meeting and the meeting held near Joseph Robins�s to belong to Chesterfield preparative meeting and we further agree to propose to the Monthly Meeting that as one or two of those preparative meetings will interfere with our Monthly select meeting we propose altering the time of said select meeting to some other time all which is submitted to the Monthly Meeting sign�d in behalf of the abovesaid committee the 29th. 6 mo. 1775 By Amos Middleton.] Mary Bishop and her son Job produced Certificates of removal from Burlington Monthly Meeting which was read and received. Ann Butcher had a Certificate granted to the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia. Whereas there is some Business that concerns this Meeting which is likely to take much of the remainder part[?] of the day this Meeting continues all the following minutes under the care of the several friends appointed to the several services therein Exprest untill our next Meeting. The committee appointed by the Quarterly Meeting to Assist the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield on account of the appeal of Samuel Allen from the Judgment of said meeting mostly attended agreeable to appointment and after sometime spent thereon an assay of a Testimony was proposed which appear'd satisfactory to the Monthly Meeting and if the said Samuel Allen appears in a disposition to condemn his conduct so far as is therein Expresst agreeable to our Discipline the Monthly Meeting thinks proper accept of the same for a further tryal of his conduct and the Sincerity of his Acknowledgment and Benjamin Linton & Isaiah Robins is desir'd in company with such a part of the committee of the Quarterly as finds a freedom to visit said Samuel Allen and let him know what is proposed for a settlement of the uneasiness subsisting between the said monthly Meeting and him and report to next monthly Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 8 mo: 1775. Barzillai Furman & Elizabeth Middleton appear�d the first time and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of parents Stacy Potts & Abraham Skirm is appointed to inquire into his clearness of Marriage with
with any other and report to next Meeting. Fretwell Wright one of the friends appointed to treat with Joseph Millner reports that he had an opportunity with him and he did not appear in a disposition of condemning his misconduct which is for training or Bearing of Arms and as he hath heretofore been guilty of several Breaches of our Discipline in marrying contrary thereto and one not of our society for which he produced to the meeting a paper condemning the same but as his present conduct doth not manifest him to be one in principle with us we cannot receive it therefore we for the clearing of truth disown him the said Millnor from being a member of our Religious society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct manifesting the same by his Life & conversation & publick Acknowledgment Marmaduke Watson & Jonathan Wright is appointed to serve him with a copy of this minute and let him know his right of appeal & report to next meeting. The friends appointed to treat with Samuel Beck respecting his leaving the parts in a disreputable manner report they have comply'd therewith the appointment and he doth not deny the accusation which is of being guilty of Fornication and it also appears to them that he is guilty of Training or bearing of arms and Justified himself therein Benjamin Field & Robert Kirby is appointed to prepare a Testimony against him for the approbation of our next meeting. One of the friends appointed to inquire of the woman Aaron Bunting committed Fornication with whether he had satisfy'd her or not report they had performed the appointment and she acknowledges she is satisfy'd and the clerk informs he hath inspected the former minute of this monthly Meeting respecting his having a Certificate to Philadelphia and doth not find that he hath had one therefore this Meeting receives his paper for further proof of his conduct and the clerk is appointed to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and upperfreehold & report to next meeting. One of the friends appointed to treat with John Clark on the complaint Exhibited against him report they have no encouragement of his making
Satisfaction, James olden & Joseph Horner is appointed to prepare a Testimony against him for the approbation of next meeting. The friends appointed to treat with Matthew Clark & Thomas Olden report they have comply'd therewith and they decline making satisfaction therefore this Meeting disowns them the said Clark and Olden from being Members of our religious society untill they come to a sense of their misconduct and condemns the same to the satisfaction of the meeting Joseph Horner and Samuel Worth is appointed to serve them with a copy of this minute and let him know their Right of appeal and report to next meeting Most of the committee appointed to visit such who is in the practice of such particulars pointed out in last years Extracts produced a report in writing as follows which was read and the clerk is directed to send a copy of it in our reports to the next Quarterly meeting [Crossed out: We the committee appointed to visit those who keep slaves in Bondage such who neglects attending our religious meetings or are subject to a Drowsy spirit therein and such who violate our Christian Testimony against oaths have generally performed that service and find several friends disposed to set their Negroes free but most of those are discouraged from the apprehension of incumbance which it might occasion to their outward Estates and some few refuse at present most of those who neglects attending our religious meeting or are subject to a drowsy spirit therein received our visit kindly and gave encouragement to hope for more diligence and circumspection in future and the few friends who violate our Testimony respecting oaths incline to justify their conduct. Signed by order of the Committee who were present by Stacy Potts 3rd. 8 mo. 1775.] The friends appointed in Company with the Committee of the Quarterly meeting to visit Samuel Allen report they performed the same but he appeared not in a disposition of complying with the
proposal of said committee but produced a paper which this Meeting doth not see cause to accept of which was returnd to him again but he requested friends forbearance another Month therefore it is continued under the care of Benjamin Linton and Isaiah Robins to our next meeting. The women informs this meeting that Rebekah Forsyth is very infirm and reduced in her Circumstances this meeting considering the report appoints Edward Rockhill Benjamin Field and Jarves Pharo. with several Women appointed by their meeting to inspect her Circumstance and necessity and proceed as they think proper for her relief & the reputation of society. A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Burlington on Behalf of William West who is apprentice with Joshua Gibbs which was read and receiv'd. Ann English by the recommendation of the Womens Meeting is received into Membership with us and also Deborah Newbold, Daughter of Hannah Newbold at her mothers request. Hannah Gibbs and Increase Woodward Wives of Joshua Gibbs and Anthony Woodward Jur. are appointed overseers of upperfreehold Meeting. One of the Committee appointed to get the Deeds belonging to the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield Acknowledged informs this meeting that it appears to be necessary to revive the Deeds of the two Lotts of Land in Bordentown belonging to said meeting and on consideration for the matter this meeting appoints Marmaduke Watson, Isaac Cowgil, Jonathan Wright, Nathan Middleton, Benjamin Field Jur. and John Thorn as Trustees for said Lotts of Land do appoint Jarves Pharo to draw the Deeds for said Lotts. Joseph Lippincott by Amos Middleton requests a Certificate of removal to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting John Bullock and Joshua Gibbs is appointed to make inquiry and prepare one for the approbation of our next meeting.
[Crossed out: The following friends are appointed to Collect for the sufferers of mssechusetts government agreeable to direction of the meeting for sufferings Amos Middleton and Jarves Pharo. For Chesterfield Amos Wright & Nathan Wright for upperfreehold Clayton Newbold and Anthony Sykes for upperspringfield, Isaac Cowgil for Bordentown, Samuel Satterthwait and Caleb Shrieve for Mansfield, Aaron Ivins for Robinss�s] From Our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 8 mo. 1775. To the next Quarterly Meeting. Dear friends. The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Benjamin Field Benjamin Linton Amos Middleton Isaiah Robins Amos Wright Nathan Wright John Elliss Samuel Wright Jur. Daniel Doughty. Anthony Sykes, David Scattergood, Samuel & William Satterthwait, Benjm. Gibbs Joseph Duer Stacy Potts Barzillai Furman Samuel Work and Benjamin Clark with the following reports that the Queries were read and consider'd and answd. as follows. 1. Meetings for worship on first Days and those for Discipline are pretty well attended but week Days they are small the hour is nearly observed by most all are not clear of sleepiness therein no other remark on this Query. 2. Love and unity is in a good Degree Maintained amongst most of our members and care is taken to end Differences when they appear and also to discourage Tattling, Backbiting and evil reports when obvious. 3. Some are careful on these accounts but there appears too great a slackness in others. 4. Some are careful on these accounts but too many are remiss therein. 5. We know of no Deficiances in the forepart of this Query friends Children are not all placed amongst friends. 6. not all clear of Administring oaths nor all Clear of Military services of which some care is taken Clear in
respect to the rest of this Querie as far as appears. 7. Clear of importing or Buying negroes but we think a more Christian care towards those amongst us needfull. 8. It doth not appear but indeavours are mostly used to comply with this Querie. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope impartially though more timely care might be useful. Answers to the 4 Annual Queries. 1. No Ministers & Elders Deceased since last report. 2. No new Meeting Houses Built nor new meeting Settled. 3. No Remarkable convincements but some sober friends joined in membership with us. 4. The Queries are read in each meeting as directed and answers founded thereon. We add most of the committee appointed to visit such who is in the practice of such particulars pointed out in last years Extracts produced a Report in Writing as follows which was read and the Clerk is desir'd to send a Copy of it with our reports to the next Quarterly Meeting. Signed by order of the abovesaid meeting by Amos Middleton Clerk. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: 9 mo: 1775. Barzillai Furman & Elizabeth Middleton the second time appear'd and he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with Each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Anthony Sykes and Samuel Wright is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to our next meeting Samuel Huff and Susannah Newbold the first time appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with Each other with consent of parents and the young man is requested to produce a Certificate to our next meeting.
One of the friends appointed to serve Joseph Milnor with a copy of this meetings minute reports it is done agreeable to direction of said meeting and he doth not intend to appeal. Stacy Potts informs he hath served William Plascott with a copy of this meetings minute reports it is done & he doth not intend to appeal. One of the friends appointed to publish the meetings Testimony against Zebulon Robins report it is done agreeable to appointment. The Clerk informs he hath published Aaron Buntings Acknowledgement agreeable to appointment. The friends appointed to serve Matthew Clark and Thomas Olden with a copy of this Meetings minute report it is done and they doth not intend to appeal. The friends whose care the continuance of the affair respecting Samuel Allen was committed report he refuseth to condemn his conduct agreeable to the conclusion of the committee of the Quarterly meeting and this Monthly Meeting therefore this meeting appoints Stacy Potts to Copy the assay of a Testimony produced to our Monthly Meeting by the committee of the Quarterly meeting to be sign'd against him. Sarah Biddle wife of Joseph Biddle Jur. had a certificate granted to Burlington Monthly meeting. William Copperthwait produced a Certificate from Evesham Monthly Meeting which was read & referr'd to consideration of next meeting. John Taylor son of John Taylor produced a certificate of removal from Burlington Monthly which which was read & receiv'd.
Joseph Thorn son of William Thorn produced to this Meeting a paper Condemning his conduct relating to the affair between him and Samuel Allen which was read & referr'd to our next meeting. A Letter was receiv'd at his Meeting with a Certificate granted by the same to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting respecting Benjamin Lawrence and family which was read and the following friends is appointed to send back the said Certificate to witt Amos Middleton & Thomas Thorn and inform the said meeting of shrewsbury we see no cause for their refusing the same. Report in Writing and other verbally was made from our preparative Meeting upperfreehold reports Joseph Emley is gone out in Marriage with one not of our society & refuseth to make Satisfaction which is referr'd to next Meeting. Bordentown reports Ebenezer Wright son of Fretwell Wright requests to come under the care of Friends Joseph Duer & Marmaduke Watson are appointed to visit him on his request and report to next meeting. Moses Nut by Anthony Sykes requests to come under care of friends Samuel Wright and Anthony Sykes are appointed to visit him on said request and report to next Meeting. One of the committee appointed to Leases of those who have encroached on the Lands belonging to Chesterfield particular Meeting inform it is not fully compleated and they think it needful some friends be Added to their assistance, Jarves Pharo, Thomas Thorn and Amos Middleton is desired to assest them therein and report to next meeting. One of the friends appointed to prepare a Testimony for the approbation of this meeting against Samuel Beck, produced one which was read & Sign'd by the Clerk Isaiah Robins & Thomas Thorn is appointed to read it to him give him a Copy if requir'd let him
know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. Isaac Pearson Rodman his Wife and five Children to wit Thomas, Sarah, Elizbeth, Samuel & Ann had Certificates of removal granted to the monthly Meeting of Burlington. Stephen Field had a certificate of removal to the Monthly Meeting of Wrights Town Bucks County Pennsylvania. Joseph Lippincott had a certificate of removal granted to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 10 mo: 1775. Samuel Huff & Susannah Newbold the second time appear'd and he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Anthony Sykes & Richard Weyforman is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next Meeting. John Antrum and Jane Shrieve the first time appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other her parents present and he is desired to produce his mothers consent and also a Certificate to our next meeting. Edward Rockhill Jur. and Grace Foster the first time appeard and Declar'd their intentions of marriage with each other their parents present Except her mother whose consent is expected next Meeting. Samuel & William Satterthwait is appointed to inquire into his clearness from others on that account & report to next meeting.
Joseph Field & Rebekah Shrieve the first time appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Edward Rockhill and David Scattergood is appointed to inquire into his clearness from others on that account and report to next meeting. Jedediah Tillton & Hannah Allen the first time appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Thomas Thorn and Isaiah Robins is appointed to inquire into his clearness in that respect with any other and report to our next meeting. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Barzillai Furman & Elizabeth Middleton report they think it was orderly accomplished. Marmaduke Watson report the Deeds is reviv'd respecting two Lotts of Land belonging to this Meeting in Bordentown agreeable to direction of said Meeting. William Copperthwait produced a Certificate to our last meeting from Evesham Monthly Meeting which was referr'd to this meeting and being now consider'd is received. Sarah Scattergood produced to this meeting a paper condemning her marrying contrary to good order Established amongst friends and one related to her which was read and receiv'd. Stacy Potts agreeable to appointment produced to the Meeting a copy of an Assay of a Testimony against Samuel Allen which he was appointed to copy which was read & compair'd and signed by the Clark by order of this Meeting John Wetherill and James Lawrie is appointed to read it to him give him a copy if requir'd let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of some first Day meeting at Croswicks. Amos Middleton informs he and the other friends appointed to that service hath sent back this Meetings Certificate respecting Benjamin Lawrence and family as directed.
This Meeting is informed by the Preparative meeting of upperfreehold that Joseph Emley is gone out in marriage with one not of our society & refuseth to make satisfaction therefore this meeting disowns him from being a member of our Religious society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct and condemns the same as our Discipline directs. Joshua Gibbs and William Stevenson is desired to serve him with a copy of this minute and let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. One of the friends appointed to publish the meetings Testimony against Samuel Beck report it is done agreeable to appointment and he did not appeal. Samuel Holloway produced to this meeting a Certificate from the Monthly meeting of Hopewell in Virginia which was read and receiv'd. [Crossed out: Complaint being made that several debts due from this meeting for materials & for the new meeting House is much wanted therefore this meeting Authorises the managers to take up money on Interest to discharge said tand the several collectors are desired to finish their collections if possible and meet the said managers to morrow week at this House at nine O'clock to conclude what is necessary to be done.] At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 11 mo: 1775. Edward Rockhill Jur. and Grace Foster the second time appear'd & he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Samuel & William Satterthwait is appointed to attend the marriage and report to next meeting. Joseph Field and Rebekah Shrieve the second time appear'd & he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Samuel Black & David Scattergood is appointed to attend the marriage & report to next meeting.
Jedediah Tillton and Hannah Allen the second time appear'd and he declar'd they continu'd their intentions of marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Isaiah Robins and Benjamin Linton is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next meeting. Aaron Bunting and Elizabeth Wright the first time appear'd and declar'd their intentions of marriage with each with consent of her Father. John Bullock & William Copperthwait is appointed to make inquiry into his clearness with any other on that account and report to next meeting. Anthony Sykes reports he attended the marriage of Samuel Huff with Susannah Newbold and he thought it was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. the other friend who was appointed was not able to attend. The friend who was appointed to inquire into Sarah Gilberts conduct reports he hath performed it and thinks well of receiving her Acknowledgment and the meeting comply's therewith. One of the friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against John Clark produced one which was read and sign'd by the Clark by order of the Meeting Stacy Potts and Barzillai Furman is desired to read it to him give him a copy if requir'd let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at stony Brook & report to next meeting. Our Friend Ann Jessep on a religious Visit to these parts produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends held at New Gardain in North Carolina accompanied by our Friend Esther Hunt who also produced one which being both read were to satisfaction. Faith Butler & her three Children viz Achsah, Charlottee & Mary had Certificates granted to the Monthly Meeting of Burlington. One of the friends appointed to serve Samuel Allen with a Testimony of this Monthly Meeting prepared by most of the committee appointed by the Quarterly
Meeting to assist the said monthly Meeting therein report they have done it and he inclines to appeal Therefore Joseph Duer Aaron Ivins, Benjamin Field Stacy Potts, Amos Middleton is appointed to attend the appeal with the proceedings of this monthly meeting therein and the Clark is desir'd to send up the appeal to the next Quarterly meeting in the reports. One of the Friends appointed to serve Joseph Emley with a copy of his meetings minute against him report it is done and he doth not intend to appeal. That respecting the publick appearance at Mansfield coming under consideration of this Meeting and being inform'd that the friends belonging to that meeting is Willing to bare with the appearance longer therefore Samuel Satterthwait Saml. Black Anthony Sykes & Benjamin Field is appointed to have the care of the friend respecting his conduct as far as relates to the reputatioin of our society and report thereof as occasion may require. The following friends are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting with the report of this meeting viz Anthony Sykes Amos Middleton John Bullock Edward Rockhill Samuel Satterthwait Joseph Duer Jonathan Wright Benjamin Clark James Lawrie Stacy Potts Barzillai Furman Samuel Wright John Elliss Robert Kirby Thomas Thorn & Joseph Forsythe and the Clark is appointed to comprise answers to for the approbation of our next adjournment. Our friend Rebekah Wright informs us she hath drawings in her mind to accompany our friend Ann Jessop in her Religious Visit to friends in some parts of Pennsylvania with which this meeting concurs the Clark is desir'd to prepare the approbation of this meeting for the aforesaid purpose and sign it in behalf of said meeting. Samuel Parker produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of shrewsbury which was read & receivd. This Meeting adjourns to meet here again this Day week.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 9th: 11 mo: 1775 by Adjournment from the 2nd of the same. John Antrum and Jane Shrieve the second time appear'd and he declar'd they continu'd their intention of Marriage with each other and produced his mothers consent in writing and likewise a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting. nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends. David Scattergood and Fretwell Wright is appointed to attend the marriage and report to next meeting. One of the friends appointed on the affair of Rebekah Forsyth inform it is settled by her Relations Discharging all Demands upon her that appears out of the Effects that she left at her Decease. The Committee appointed to inspect into the former Subscriptions for money to Build our new meeting house and also to consider what more will be necessary for compleating the same report they met and considered the Circumstances thereof and think it needfull to make a further subscription of Three Hundred and seventy four pounds which is referr'd to consideration of next meeting. Our Womens Meeting informs us that Margaret Ivins sometime past Requested to join in membership with us and after Deliberating thereon they think her worthy to be receiv'd with which we concur. Also Mary Curtiss Wife of Peter Curtiss which is received under care. From our Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 11 mo: 1775. To the next Quarterly Meeting. Dear friends The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Anthony Sykes Amos Middleton John Bullock Edward Rockhill Samuel Satterthwait Joseph Duer Jonathan Wright Benjamin Clark James Lawrie Stacy Potts Barzillai Furman Samuel Wright John Elliss Robert Kirby Thomas Thorn
Thorn and Joseph Forsyth with the following reports the Queries were read and the answers Collected from the reports of our several preparative meetings which agree in Substance. We further add that Samuel Allen appeals from the Judgment of our Monthly Meeting and we have appointed Joseph Duer Aaron Ivins Benjamin Field Stacy Potts & Amos Middleton to attend the said appeal with the proceedings of said meeting therein. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: 12 mo: 1775. Aaron Bunting & Elizabeth Wright appear'd the second time and he Declar'd their intentions of Marriage Continu'd with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Nathan Wright and William Copperthwait is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to our next meeting. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Edward Rockhill with Grace Foster inform they thought it was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joseph Field with Rebekah Shrieve & also John Antrum with Jane Shrieve report they thought considering the concourse of People they was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Jedediah Tillton with Hannah Allen report they attended and thought it was in a good Degree orderly Except two of the overseers not being inform'd when the Marriage was to be accomplished the Meeting taking it under consideration appoints Timothy Abbot & Joseph Shooley to inquire into the reasons of their not being inform'd thereof and report to next meeting. One of the friends appointed to serve John Clark with a copy of this Meetings minute reports it is perform'd agreeable to appointment and he doth not intend to appeal.
The requests of Ebenezer Wright coming under consideration and friends Expressing their sentiments on account of him the meeting receives him as a member of our religious society. The Clark informs he comply'd with the meetings Direction in signing the concurrance of the same for our friend Rebekah Wright on a Religious Visit in some parts of Pennsylvania in company with our friend Ann Jessop. The consideration of raising more money for the accomplishing our new Meeting House at Croswicks is referr'd to next meeting. Ann Nutt produced a Certificate from Burlington Moonthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. Jarves Pharo one of the committee on the affair of Rebekah Forsyth produced to this Meeting three Receipts, & one at our last meeting Expressing the discharge of several accounts relating to said Forsyth which was read and Lodged with the Clark. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 1 mo: 1776. George Bullock & Edith Wood the first time appear'd and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Except her Father whose consent will be expected next meeting William Stevenson and Nathan Wright is appointed to inquire into his Clearness with any other on that account and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Aaron Bunting with Elizabeth Wright report they thought it was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. That of Joseph Fowler Jur. taking strong Liquor to Excess coming under consideration and the meeting being inform'd that he continues in the practice therefore John Bullock and Nathan Wright is appointed to prepare a Testimony against him for the approbation of next meeting.
The Meeting taking into consideration the raising money to compleat the new Meeting House conclude to appoint the former Collectors to endeavour to raise the Sum of Three Hundred & seventy four Pounds for that purpose as soon as they can with convenience and as one of the Collectors at Stony Brook declines that service Isaac Clark is requested to Assist Benjamin Clark in Collecting at that meeting. Lucretia Forsyth produced to this meeting a paper Condemning her marrying contrary to good order used amongst friends & by a Licence which was read and receivd. Ruth Branson having married contrary to good order Established amongst friends and to one of another profession and thereby broke through a Contract she had made of another nature and being treated with on the occasion she did not appear in a suitable disposition to condemn the same. Therefore we for the clearing of Truth disown her being a Member of our Religious society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct & condemns the same as our Discipline directs and Stacy Potts is desir'd to serve her with a copy of this Minute and let her know her right of appeal & report to next meeting. This Meeting received a letter from the Monthly Meeting of Shrewsbury respecting Benjamin Lawrence & family who had a Certificate granted by us to the aforesaid meeting which they refuse to accept of John Bullock Anthony Sykes Amos Middleton & Amos Wright is appointed to consider the affair and report their sense thereon to next meeting John Decow produced a paper condemning his being guilty of bearing of arms in a military manner which was read and receiv'd. Our women friends inform us that Martha Miller requested to joyn in membership with us on inquiry we find her to be worthy of our care therefore we receive her as a member of our society.
Ann Burtiss Certificate was produced to this meeting from the monthly Meeting at Burlington which was read and receiv'd. Martha Morris Certificate was produced to this Meeting from the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia which was read & receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st: 2 mo; 1776. George Bullock and Edith Wood the second time appear'd & he declar'd they continu'd their intention of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Joseph Pancoast & Richard Weyforman is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next meeting. Peter White & Patience Allen the first time appear'd & declared their intentions of Marriage with each other her parents being present he produced a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting and the consent of his Mother will be Expected at our next meeting. The Friends appointed to treat with Jedediah Tillton respecting his neglect in not noticing the overseers appointed to attend the Marriage when it was to be accomplished Report they have had an opportunity with him and he Acknowledged he did not know what was in the letter otherwise he would have acquainted them and he was sorry it happen'd as it did. Stacy Potts informs that he saved Ruth Branson with a copy of this meetings minute agreeable to appointment & she inform'd him she intended to appeal to the Quarterly Meeting but could not attend this Quarter Therefore it is continu�d under his care. Our Minutes being gone through and a considerable further Business appearing the Meeting Adjourns to meet again tomorrow at the usual time.
At an adjournment of the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield the 2nd: 2 mo: 1776. This Meeting is informed by the Preparative Meeting of upperfreehold that Thomas Woodward and Susannah his wife neglects attending our religious meeting and hath bought a Negroe slave that he too frequently attends Taverns and his Wife in Dress and Conversation is not agreeable to the profession of friends Benjamin Field and Nathan Wright are appointed to let them know that unless they comply with the Rules of our Discipline they will be Testify'd against. The preparative Meeting at Bordentown informs that James Lawrie son of Thomas Lawrie has enter'd into Military Services by taking a Captains Commission and enlisting of men for the purpose of bearing arms Josiah Furman and Stacy Potts are appointed to visit him and inform him thereof as they find their minds engaged and report to next meeting. The Queries were Read and the reports from our Preparative Meetings consisting of answers to the first, second, & ninth Queries imply. The following friends are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting with the answers to the Queries to wit Daniel Doughty Amos Middleton Benjamin Field James Lawrie Nathan Wright Isaiah Robins Jarves Pharo. Samuel Satterthwait Benjamin Clark Josiah Furman William Satterthwait Joseph Horner Stacy Potts Alexander Howard Fretwell Wright Jonathan Wright & James Lawrie and Thomas Thorn are appointed to assist the Clerk in Drawing up the reports to the Quarterly meeting. Barzillai Furman Requested the Book of Discipline for the Ensuing Month From our Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield by an adjournment the 2nd: 2 mo: 1776. To the next Quarterly Meeting
Dear friends The friends appointed to attend the abovesaid Meeting are Daniel Doughty Amos Middleton Benjamin Field James Lawrie Nathan Wright Isaiah Robins Jarves Pharo Samuel Satterthwait Benjamin Clark Josiah Furman William Satterthwait Joseph Horner Stacy Potts Alexander Howard Fretwell Wright Jonathan Wright with the following answers to the Queries. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: 3 mo: 1776. Peter White and Patience Allen the second time appear'd and he declar'd they continued their intention of Marriage with each other and he produced his Mothers Consent in writing nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends James Lawrie and John Wetheriill is appointed to attend the Marriage and report to our next Monthly Meeting. Isaac Ivins Jur. and Hannah Tillton the first time appear'd & Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents present Except his Father whose consent will be expected next Meeting. Fretwell Wright and Isaac Cogil is appointed to make inquiry into his Clearness with others on that account and report to our next Meeting. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of George Bullock with Edith Wood report it was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. The friends appointed to prepare a Testimony against Joseph Fowler Jur. produced one which was read and orderd to be sign'd by the Clark and Nathan Wright is appointed to read it to him give him a copy if requir'd let him know his rights of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the Close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and Mansfield and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to settle the Treasurer's accounts produced a report in writing which informd they they attended to the appointment and find a Ballance in his hands of [Pounds] 11-3: 4 1/2 including susannah Satterthwait Legacy left to a poor of this Meeting which is to be applyd for support of said Legatee or other poor of this meeting
Stacy Potts reports he visited James Lawrie Jur. agreeable to appointment and he Justified his conduct in acting in Military services therefore for the clearing of Truth and friends we disown him from being a member of our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his Errors manifesting the same in Life & conversation and condemns it as our Discipline directs and further the friend reports that he informed him it was likely he would be removed out of the parts and we should not have an opportunity to inform him of the further proceedings of the meeting therefore he now notised him of his right of appeal and he replyd he should not appeal. The Friends appointed to treat with Thomas Woodward and Wife report the most of them had taken an opportunity with them and they did not appear in a disposition of condemning their misconduct which is the neglect of attending meetings and purchasing a Negroe slave and he in frequenting of Taverns too Frequently and she in her dress and Address not agreeable to our profession therefore we for the clearing of Truth and friends disown them from being members of our Religious society untill they come to a sense of their misconduct manifesting the same in Life and conversation and condemns it as our Discipline directs Nathan Wright & John Bullock is appointed to serve them with a Copy of this minute give them a copy if requir'd & let them know their right of appeal and report to next meeting. John Black return'd a Certificate granted by this meeting to cecil Monthly Meeting with an indorsement thereon from the same meeting which was read & receiv'd and also an Acknowledgment condemning his neglect in not producing it agreeable to good order Likewise his marrying one not of our society and Bearing of Arms in a Military way or manner which was read and receiv'd. Mary Middleton Jur. had a Certificate granted to Haddenfield Monthly Meeting.
Deborah & Hannah Hill had Certificates produced from the Monthly Meeting of Buckingham which was read & receiv'd. Asa Beck produced an Acknowledgment condemning his conduct in Marrying contrary to our Discipline which was read and receiv'd. Henry Page requests a certificate of removal to Burlington Monthly Meeting Fretwell Wright & Joseph Dure is appointed to make inquiry into his Life & conversation and prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. Mary Stevenson & Hannah Gibbs had the approbation of this Meeting to perform the appointment of the yearly Meeting to Warrington Quarterly Meeting. The Complaint of John Newel against Joshua Bunting respecting Title of Land handed from the preparative meeting of Chesterfield is referr'd to consideration of our next meeting by the request of said Bunting as he had an unexpected occasion to go from home. The Preparative Meeting of Mansfield informs that Joseph Pancost Jur. is guilty of acting in Military services and justifies himself therein William Satterthwait and David Scattergood is appointed to inform him that if he doth not forsake and condemn his conduct as our Discipline directs he will be Testify'd against. That of revisiting of such who hold slaves in Bondage and such who is in the practice of Administring of oaths & such who neglect the attendance of our religious meetings agreeable to direction of the yearly meeting in 1774. coming again under consideration the friends who was formerly appointed on that service are desired by this meeting to Revisit such who live in the practice of the abovementioned particulars as they may see their way open and make report of their proceeding therein before our next Quarterly Meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 4 mo: 1776. Isaac Ivins Jur. & Hannah Tillton appeard the second time and he declar'd they continud their intentions of marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used amongst friends Fretwell Wright and Isaac Cogil is appointed to attend the marriage & report to our next Meeting. Joshua Forsyth & Phebe Shrieve the first time appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents present John Elliss & Nathan Wright is appointed to inquire into his clearness with others on that account and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Peter White with Patience Allen report it was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. The friends appointed to publish the meetings Testimony against Joseph Fowler Jur. report it is performed agreeable to direction of the meeting. Joseph Thorn produced a paper condemning his publishing what he hath since affirmed to concerning Samuel Allens unbecoming conduct respecting his neighbours Wife before he had been dealt with agreeable to our Discipline which was read and receivd. One of the friends appointed to serve Thomas Woodward & Wife with a copy of this meetings minute against them report he had performd it agreeable to appointment. Henry Page had a Certificate of removal granted to Burlington monthly meeting.
The friends appointed to visit Joseph Pancoast Jur. on the complaint of the preparative meeting of Mansfield respecting his being active in Military services report they had performed that appointment and he refuseth to condemn his conduct aforesaid therefore this meeting disowns him from being a member of our Religious society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct manifesting the same in life and conversation and condemns it as our Discipline directs Edward Rockhill and Samuel Satterthwait is appointed to serve him with a copy of this minute and let him know his right of appeal and report to our next meeting. The complaint of John Newel against Joshua Bunting coming under consideration the Meeting appoints the following friends to conferr advise and endeavour for a settlement of the Dispute subsisting between them Joseph Bullock Anthony Sykes Stacy Potts & Joseph Horner & report to next meeting. Mary Sykes Daughter of Samuel Sykes had a Certificate granted to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Catharine Styles produced a paper condemning her marrying contrary to good order used amongst friends and a man not of our society with which she had been guilty of unchaste freedom which was read and left to further proof of her conduct and the Clark is desired to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Croswicks and Report to next meeting. Our Friend Rebekah Wright signifyed to this meeting that she had Drawings on her mind to visit friends to the eastward as far as new England. John Bullock and John Elliss is appointed to prepare a Certificate for that purpose for the approbation of our next Monthly Meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd of the 5th Mo. 1776. Joshua Forsyth and Phebe Shreeve appeared the second time and he declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are at liberty to accomplish their said Intentions according to good order Samuel Satterthwaite and Clayton Newbold are appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next Meeting. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Isaac Ivins Junr. and Hannah Tilton report they were there and think it was in a good degree orderly accomplished. One of the Friends appointed to serve Joseph Pancoast Junr. with a Copy of the Minute of the Meeting against him report it has been done. James Lawrie reports Catharine Stiles Acknowledgment has been published as directed. Our Friend Rebekah Wright had a Certificate to Friends in New York and New England signed by a number of Friends of this Meeting. The request of the Clerk of this Meeting to be released from that service being considered the Meeting appoints Stacy Potts for Clerk who being present agrees to take that place at present for tryal.
Benjamin Kirby and his Wife produced an acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning their being guilty unchaste freedom before Marriage and Marrying contrary to good order being first Cousins which is left under the care of John Bullock and John Ellis who are requested to report their sense thereon to next Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from the Monthly Meeting at Shrewsbury on behalf of James and Rebekah Hance who are placed with Jos. Steward. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting Informs William Lewis and William Montgomery have been concerned in Bearing Arms in a Military way have been treated with and doth not appear in a disposition of Condemning the same at the request of Joseph Schooley and James Lawrie their case is continued to next Meeting. Anthony Sykes informs the Meeting that William Shreeve and Barzillai Newbold have been concerned in Military services that they have been Treated with and are not disposed to condemn the same Samuel Black and Samuel Satterthwaite are appointed to let them know that unless they condemn their said Transgression to the satisfaction of the Meeting they will be disowned agreeable to Discipline. Bordentown Preparative Meeting informs Jonathan Wright requests a Certificate for himself and Wife to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting Joseph Duer and Benjamin Gibbs are appointed to make the usual enquiry if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the approbation of next Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Susanna Schooley is in want of immediate assistance and that she is guilty of making too free with spirituous Liquor
Liquor and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings Samuel Black and Edward Rockhill are appointed to enquire into her situation and report to next Meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs that Uriah Pittman is reduced in his Circumstances and requests the assistance of Friends Samuel Wright and Amos Wright are appointed to enquire into the case and report to next Meeting. On the recommendation of the Women's Meeting Mary Haines is received into Membership with us. The Queries were Read and answered agreeable to direction. Ruth Branson having signified her Intention of Appealing from the Judgment of this Meeting against her John Bullock Anthony Sykes and Stacy Potts are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting with the proceedings of the Meeting in her Case. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held in Chesterfield the 6th of 6 Mo. 1776. One of the Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joshua Forsyth with Phebe Shreeve reports he attended and thought it was in a good degree orderly. The friends appointed to acquaint William Shreeve and Barzillai Newbold of the complaint against them for acting in Military Services
services report they have had an opportunity with them and they did not appear in a disposition of condemning their conduct therein Therefore this Meeting disowns the said William Shreeve and Barzillai Newbold from being members of our Religious Society until they come to a sense of their misconduct and forsake it and condemn the same as our Discipline directs Richard Way Furman and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to serve them with a copy of this Minute let them know their right of appeal and report to next Meeting. Benjamin Kirby and Wife sometime past produced to our Meeting an Acknowledgment condemning their unchaste freedom with each other before Marriage and likewise joined in Marriage being first Cousins contrary to Discipline but for want of being laid before our Womens Meeting it hath been referred to this Meeting and now received for further proof of their conduct and the sincerity of the acknowledgment Amos Wright is appointedto publish it at the close of a first day Meeting at Upperfreehold and report to next Meeting. Jonathan Wright and Elizabeth his Wife had a Certificate granted to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. Samuel Woolley produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and received. William Cook produced to this Meeting a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and received. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs that Samuel Wright Hartshorne hath been active in Military services and refuses to make satisfaction Joshua Gibbs and Samuel Wright Junr. are appointed to inform him that if he doth not make satisfaction as discipline directs he will be Testified against.
The Womens Meeting informs that Mary Anderson Wife of Joseph Anderson of Stony Brook hath Married a Man not of our Society contrary to our Discipline and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings and appears not in a disposition of making satisfaction therefore for the clearing of Truth we disown her from being a Member of our Religious Society until she comes to a sense of her errors and condemns them as our Discipline directs Joseph Horner is appointed to serve her with a Copy of this Minute let her know her right of appeal and report to next Meeting. Said Meeting also informs that Rhoda Ratto requested sometime past to be admitted into membership with friends they think her worthy to be received to which this Meeting agrees. Benjamin Field informs that he hath received a Sum of Money to the amount of Seven Pounds nine Shillings which arose from the sale of the House and Lott which this Meeting purchased from Charles McCane which he is directed to pay to the Treasurer of this Meeting to be appropriated to the use of the Poor. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th of 7th Mo. 1776. The friend who had the care of William Montgomery�s case informs that he doth not appear in a disposition to make satisfaction but justifies his conduct in Military services therefore this Meeting disowns him the said William Montgomery from being a Member of our Religious society until he comes to a sense of his misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs John Weathrel and Isaiah Robins are appointed to serve him with a copy of this Minute let him know his right of Appeal and report to next Meeting. Jacob Garwood produce a Certificate to this Meeting from Burlington Mo. Meetg. which was read and received.
One of the friends appointed to serve William Shreeve and Barzillai Newbold with a copy of the Minute of the Meeting against them report it has been done and they did not either of them intend to appeal. Amos Wright reports that the Acknowledgment of Benjamin Kirby and his Wife hath been published as directed. The friends appointed to the care of Uriah Pittman report that he is in necessitous Circumstances but has a Wife and several Children who do not belong to friends which makes his case difficult therefore the friends appointed are desired to confer with the Overseers of the Poor and grant such relief as may appear to them the most proper and least burdensome to friends and report to next Meeting. Benjamin Field produced a receipt from the Treasurer of this Meeting for the Money directed to be paid him for the use of the Poor. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Sarah Linton Daughter of John Linton who has Lived some Years with William Satterthwaite from the Falls Monthly Meeting which was read and received. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Burlington Monthly Meeting on behalf of Mary Robins Wife of Aaron Robins which was read and received. Bordentown Preparative Meeting informs that William Dean and Shadloke Butler hath entered into Military services and doth not condemn their conduct Benjamin Gibbs and Marmaduke Watson are appointed to let them know if they do not make satisfaction they will be Testified against. It being sometime since the Minutes of this Meeting have been Revised and Recorded the following friends
Friends are appointed to revise and get them recorded as soon as possible and report when done to wit Amos Middleton, John Bullock, Thomas Middleton, Anthony Sykes, Benjamin Clarke, Benjamin Linton, Frettwell Wright, and Benjamin Field. The Collection for the ensuing Yearly Meeting coming under the consideration of the Meeting and being informed that the Stock for the use of the Poor is nearly exhausted the following Friends are appointed to Collect our Quota toward the Yearly Meeting Stock which is [Pounds] 20.12.6 and also the Sum of [Pounds] 30. for the use of the Poor viz. Joseph Forsyth, Gideon Middleton, Richard Way Furman, Samuel Wright Junr. Samuel Satterthwaite, Frettwell Wright, Isaac Clark, Stacy Potts, and John Combs, who are desired to Collect a sufficiency and pay into the Hands of the Treasurer for the Yearly Meeting Quota by our next Meeting. At a Monthly of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st. of the 8th. Mo. 1776. Whereas William Lewis has been concerned in Bearing Arms in the Military way contrary to our Antient [Ancient?] Testimony has been repeatedly treated with and doth not appear in a disposition to condemn the same therefore this Meeting disowns him the said William Lewis from being a member of our Religious Society until he comes to a sense of his Error manifesting the same in Life and Conversation and by acknowledgment as our discipline directs John Weathrill and Isaiah Robins are appointed to serve him with a Copy of this Minute let him know his right of appeal and report to next Meeting.
John Weathrell reports friends Testimony has been read to William Montgomery and he did not intend to Appeal. Gervas Pharo produced his Account for the expence of acknowledging and recording some Deeds belonging to this Meeting whereby there appears a balance of Six Shillings and Ten Pence due to him which the Treasurer is directed to pay. Joseph Horner reports that he has served Mary Anderson with a Copy of the Minute of the Meeting against her and she did not intend to Appeal. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs that John West is charged with commiting Fornication and being active in Military services and neglects to make satisfaction William Stevenson and Robert Kirby are appointed to let him know that if he doth not condemn the above disorders he will be Testified against. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Abigail Swift from Burlington Monthly Meeting which was read and received. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Catharine Titus from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and received. Mary Field Wife of Isaac Field is recommended by the Womens Meeting and received into Membership with us. The Womens Meeting informs that Sarah King Wife of Daniel King has gone out in Marriage to a Man not in membership with us that she has been visited on the occasion and declines making satisfaction therefore this Meeting disowns her from being a Member of our Religious Society until she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same to the satisfaction of friends Benjamin Linton is appointed to serve her with a Copy of this Minute let her know her right of appeal and report to next Meeting.
[Crossed out: The Meeting House in Trenton belonging to friends having been used by the Convention or Congress of this Province to meet in and also the Soldiers in passing through from Pennsylvania to Amboy and Woodbridge have been Quartered therein therefore this Meeting appoints Isaiah Robins, Amos Middleton, John Bullock, Benjamin Clarke, and Benjamin Linton to inspect into the case and see how far our Antient Testimony against Wars hath been maintained and supported and report to next Meeting.] Friends were appointed to attend the ensuing Quarterly Meeting with the answers to the Queries being as follows. 1. Meetings for Worship on first Days are pretty well attended, the Hour nearly observed, but too much slackness on Week-days and some appearance of Drowsiness is mentioned in some Meetings. 2. Love and Unity is maintained in a good degree in most places, evil reports discouraged and care taken to end differences. 3. Some care is taken with the Youth but too much neglect is obvious. 4. Not all clear of taking Spirituous Liquor in some places, at others careful in those respects. 5. Most Meetings report pretty clear of the particulars in this Querie, one Meeting mentions a deficiency in placeing out the Children of friends. 6. Generally clear respecting this Querie except in Training and Military services most of which are under care. 7. Clear of Buying or Importing Negroes except two bought which are under notice but their Religious Education too much neglected. 8. Most of our Meetings answer clear respecting this Qury.
Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope impartially but some delays are acknowledged. And in Answer to the four Annual Queries 1. One Minister Deceased to wit our friend Jacob Andrews of Upperfreehold for whom no Memorial is yet prepared. 2. One new Meeting House built at Croswicks in Chesterfield near the old one but no new Meetings settled. 3. No remarkable convincement but some sober Persons joined in Membership with us since last Year. 4. The Queries were Read in each Meeting as directed and Answers founded thereon. [Crossed out: We further Add that the Committee last Year appointed and this Year reappointed to the weighty service of visiting those who keep Negroes in Bondage report they have made some progress therein since last Year and altho� their appears too great a disregard to common Justice and disposition to reject the Christian labour of their Brethren in favour of that oppressed People in some whom they have not yet sufficiently discharged their duty to, and in others a small degree of compliance has appeared which gives encouragement to hope that further Labour will be useful and a more satisfactory report be made to a future Meeting.] At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th. of the 9 Mo. 1776. Benjamin Horner and Sarah Potts appeared and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other and he was informed a Certificate would be expected at our next Meeting.
John Ellis and Elizabeth Fowler appeared and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents being Present Samuel Wright Junr. and Joshua Gibbs are appointed to make the usual enquiry and report to next Meeting. Jacob Garwood and Rhoda Ratto appeared and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other and he produced the consent of his Parents in Writing Marmaduke Watson and Benjamin Gibbs are appointed to make the usual enquiry and report to next meeting. Friends appointed to settle the encroachments on Land belonging to this Meeting report that several of them attended ran out the Lines next adjoining the said incroachment, and the person who has it in possession appears desirous of purchasing that piece which by a draft thereof laid before the Meeting by Garvis Pharo appears to be near three Perch of Land, wherefore this Meeting directs the committee on the occasion to sell and order the Conveyance thereof as they shall judge most proper and the Trustees ofo the Land are directed by this Meeting to execute the Conveyance thereof. One of the friends appointed to serve William Lewis with a Copy of the Minute of the Meeting against him report it has been done and he did not intend to appeal. One of the friends appointed to treat with William Dean report that he doth not appear in a disposition of condemning his Conduct in Training and Bearing of Arms therefore this Meeting disowns him the said William Dean from being a Member of our Religioius Society untill he comes to a sense of his Misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Marmaduke Watson is appointed to serve him with a Copy of this Minute let him know his right of Appeal and report to next Meeting.
Benjamin Linton reports that he gave Sarah King a Copy of the Minute of the Meeting against her that she did not intend to Appeal. [Crossed out: The Committee appointed to enquire into the use lately made of friends Meeting House at Trenton and how far the Testimony of friends against War has been supported now reported that they find the said Meeting House has been used by the Provincial Convention to sit in and also by the Soldiers stationed or passing through Trenton as a Barrack that in the first instance the Key was delievered to those who desired it in the second that friends submited to its being taken to prevent the breaking of the Doors which was threatened and tho� friends there remonstrated against such an use of their Meeting House as inconsistent with our Religious Principles against Wars and Fightings, this committee is of the judgment that the Key should have been denied and not delivered altho� the consequence might have been the Violation of the House as the Testimony of friends would in the judgment of this committee have been thereby more fully maintained which is submited to the meeting by Amos Middleton, John Bullock, Benjamin Clarke, Isaiah Robins and Benjamin Linton. which being considered the Meeting recommends it to friends in future to be very careful in the support of our Religious right and Privileges and to assist and maintain them on all occasions with a decent firmness without fear of danger there from remembering that sufferings is when they are permited to come upon us in the discharge of a good conscience towards him whom we wish to serve preferable to favour and indulgence at the exsepence of our Stability and growth in the truth.] The womens Meeting informs that Lydia Fowler has gone out in Marriage with a Man not in Membership with us was Married by a Priest and neglects attending our Religious Meeting has been visited on the occasion but doth not appear in a disposition to condemn the same therefore this Meeting disowns her from
from being a Member of our Religious Society until through convincement she condemns the same as Discipline directs Samuel Wright junr. is appointed to give her a Copy of this Minute let her know her right of Appeal if she doth not Appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Upperfreehold and report to next Meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs that Gabriel Allen has been concern'd in Military services and neglects making satisfaction Gevas Pharo and James Lawrie are appointed to Treat with him on the occasion and let him know that unless he condemns the same as Discipline directs he will be Testified against. Isaac Horner informs the Meeting that Joseph Curtis has not produced our Certificate to the Monthly Meeting of Kingwood that he has gone out in Marriage with a person not belonging to friends and has been engaged in promoteing Military Measures the Clerk is appointed to Treat with him on the occasion. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd of the 10 Mo. 1776. Benjamin Horner and Sarah Potts appeared and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other he produced a Certificate of his clearness on that Account from the Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said Intentions according to good order Josiah Furman and Marmaduke Watson are appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next Meeting.
John Ellis and Elizabeth Fowler appeared and declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are liberty to accomplish their said Intentions according to good order Joseph Bullock and Alexander Howard are appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next Meeting. Jacob Garwood and Rhoda Ratto appeared and declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at liberty to accomplish their Marriage according to good order Thomas Thorn and Daniel Tilton are appointed to attend said marriage and report to next Meeting. Benjamin Haines and Sarah Butcher appeared and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other and the Young Woman produced her Mother�s consent in Writing and he was inform'd a Certificate would be expected at our next Meeting. Benedict Dorsey and Martha Miller appeared and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other and he was informed that a Certificate would be expected at our next Meeting. John Ridgway and Elizabeth Wright appeared and declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents being present and he was informed that a Certificate would be expected at our next Meeting. The Treasurer reports he has paid off Gervas Pharo�s Account agreeable to the direction of the Meeting. Samuel Wright Hartshorne having been concern'd in Military services and divers times Laboured with on that account but still persists to justify himself therein therefore this Meeting disowns him from being a Member of our Religious Society until he comes to a sense of his Error and condemns the same as Discipline directs Isaiah Robins is appointed to serve him with a Copy of this Minute let him know his right of appeal and report to next Meeting.
Friends of Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting produced the report of the Committee appointed to assist the Overseers of that Meeting which was Read and considered together with John Shinn's acknowledgment and after sometime spent in a weighty deliberation thereon the Meeting concluded to receive the said acknowledgment the consideration of the publishing thereof is refer'd to next Meeting. Samuel Wright junr. reports he offered Lydia Fowler a Copy of the Minute of the Meeting against her and that she did not intend to appeal and it was published agreeable to the direction of our last Meeting. Gabriel Allen having been concern'd in promoting Military Measures contrary to our Antient Testimony and discipline has been Treated with but doth not incline to make satisfaction therefore this Meeting disowns him from being a Member of our Religious Society until he comes to a sense of his Error and condemns the same as Disciplines directs Isaiah Robins and Benjamin Field are appointed to serve him with a Copy of this Minute let him know his right of Appeal and report to next Meeting. Mansfield Preparative Meeting informs that Solomon Ivins is Accused of using unbecoming Language and neglects to satisfaction Benjamin Field and Frettwell Wright are appointed to Treat with him on the occasion and report to next Meeting. Our friend Rebekah Wright having return'd from her religious Visit to Friends of New York and New England Governments gives us the agreeable information that she was favoured to perform that service to good satisfaction together with her Companion and through Divine Blessing was returned with the evidence of Peace in their own Bosoms having produced a Certificate from the Yearly Meeting of Friends
of Newport on Rhode Island and also one from the Monthly Meeting of Friends on Nantucket giving accounts of the satisfaction of Friends of these Parts in her conduct as well as Ministry and the certificate granted by this Meeting was return'd to be deposited with the Papers belonging to the Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th of the 11 mo. 1776. Benjamin Hains and Sarah Butcher appeared and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other he produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Evesham setting forth his clearness from others on that account and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order. Joseph Bencost and Clayton Newbold are appointed to attend the Marriage & report to next Meeting. Benedict Dorsey and Martha Miller appeared and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other he produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia setting forth his clearness on that account and having his Fathers consent and nothing appearing to obstruct, they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order. Nathan Wright & John Elliss are appointed to attend the Marriage and make report to next Meeting John Ridgway and Elizabeth Wright appeared and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other he produced a certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Egharber setting forth his clearness on that account and nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order John Bullock & Joseph Bullock are appointed to attend the Marriage & report to next meeting.
James Woolley & Huldah Skirm appeared and Published their intentions of Marriage with each other having consent of Parents, Joseph Schooley and Isaiah Robins are appointed to make the necessary Enquiry concerning his clearness on that account & report to next Meeting. Abner Wright and Sarah Harrison appear'd and Published their intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents being present William Copperthwait and William Stevenson are appointed to make the necessary Enquiry concerning his clearness on that account and report to next Meeting. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Benjamin Horner and Sarah Potts report they attended and saw nothing but what was orderly. The Friends appointed to attend the marriage of John Elliss and Elizabeth Fowler report they attended and think it was in a good degree orderly accomplished. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Jacob Garwood and Rhoda Ratto report they attended and thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished. The Womens Meeting informs that Susannah Schooley hath been guilty of taking strong drink to Excess and neglecting to attend our religious meeting and though an indolent disposition declines taking proper care of her person has been treated with on the occasion but still continues in the same disposition Therefore this meeting disowns her from being a member of our Religious society untill through a Reformation in her conduct she manifests herself worthy and makes Acknowledgment agreeable to our Discipline Edward Rockhill & William Satterthwait are appointed to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her right of appeal, and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at mansfield
and report to our next Meeting. Marmaduke Watson reports he has served William Dean with a copy of the Testimony of this Meeting against him and he did not intend to appeal. William French had a certificate of removal to the Falls Monthly Meeting. The Preparative Meeting of Mansfield informs that Aaron Beck is guilty of having had unchaste freedom before Marriage with her that was afterward his wife -- Marrying in a manner contrary to the good order established among Friends and has also been concerned in Military services for which he has been labour'd with but neglects to make satisfaction. Benjamin Field and Edward Rockhill are appointed to treat with him on the occasion and report to next Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Sarah Parker from the Monthly Meeting of friends at Haddonfield which was read and receiv'd. Frances Leonard produced an Acknowledgment condemning her outgoing in Marriage with a man not in membership with Friends and likewise neglecting to attend our Religious Meetings which was read & receiv'd. Mary Devanport produced an Acknowledgment condemning her outgoing in Marriage to a man not a member of our Religious Society which was read and receiv'd. Sarah How having transgress'd the Rules of our Christian Discipline in marrying in a manner contrary thereto and to a man of another religious persuasion friends visited her and she expressed no desire to be a member of our religious society nor could expect it therefore this meeting disowns her from being a member until through convincement she condemns these breaches and desires to be reconciled to friends again the Clerk is desired to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her right of appeal and report to next meeting At the request of Mary Field wife of Isaac Field her Daughter Mary being an infant is receivd into membership.
We likewise report that by the recommendation of the Preparative Meeting at Mansfield our Friend Samuel Satterthwait is appointed an Elder in society. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends Held at Chesterfield the 5th: 12 mo: 1776. James Woolley and Huldah Skirm appeard and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order at the House of Abraham Skirm Isaiah Robins & Joseph Schooley are appointed to attend the Marriage & report to next meeting. Abner Wright & Sarah Harrison appear'd and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order William Copperthwait & Robert Kirby are appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed to attend the marriage of Benjamin Hains and Sarah Butcher report they attended and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished. One of the Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Benedict Dorsey & Martha Miller report the attended & that it was orderly and the other friend appointed informed him he had the like report to make. One of the Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of John Ridgway & Elizabeth Wright report he attended & thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished. Moses Nutt is Received into Membership with us. The Friends appointed to serve Susannah Schooley with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against her report it has been done and she did not intend
to appeal and that it was Published agreeable to direction of the Meeting. Isaiah Robins reports that he has served Samuel Wright Hartshorn and Gabriel Allen with the copies to the Testimonies of this Meeting against them and that neither of them inteded to appeal. Our Esteemed Friends Daniel Doughty and Edith his Wife had a Certificate to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Sarah Horner Wife of Benjamin Horner had a Certificate to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Jane Antrim Wife of John Antrim had a Certificate to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. The reports from the Preparative Meeting of upperfreehold charges John Andrews with having gone out in Marriage being active in Military services and taking spirituous Liquor to Excess and does not make satisfaction Joseph Bullock and William Copperthwait are appointed to treat with him concerning the said Disorders and make report to our next Meeting. Mahlon Wright is likewise accused of taking Spirituous Liquor to Excess and opposing a ministring Friend in time of Prayer. Benjamin Field and Samuel Satterthwait are appointed to treat with him on the occasion and make report to next Meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting reports that Joel Middleton has been concern'd in Military services and is charged with being guilty of Fornication, Isaiah Robins & Joseph Schooley are appointed to treat with him on the occasion and report to our next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 1 mo: 1777. Martha Dorsey late Miller had a Certificate signed by order of this Meeting by Benjamin Linton clerk this time to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield by Adjournment the 9th. 1 mo. 1777. Samuel Stockdon had a Certificate on account of Marriage granted to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 2 mo: 1777. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of James Woolley and Huldah Skirm report they attended and thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished. One of the Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Abner Wright and Sarah Harrison report he attended and thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished and that the other friend informed him he had the like report to make. At the request of Joseph Ridgway by the Preparative Meeting of Mansfield his son Thomas being in his minority is taken under the care of Friends. Ruth Woolley had a Certificate to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Sarah Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, hath gone out in marriage to a Person not in Membership with us having been precautioned by friends before marriage. therefore this Meeting disowns her from being a member of our Religious Society untill she comes to a sense of her Error and condemns the same as our discipline directs Samuel Wright Junr. is appointed to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her right of appeal and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th. 3 mo. 1777. Mary Woodmansey had a Certificate of removal to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting.
The Preparative Meeting of upperspringfield report that Caleb Shreve, John Wood John Black, Joshua Shreve William Newbold, Joseph Newbold John Middleton & William Wood Junr. had been visited on account of being concern'd in Military services and that they seemed to Justify their conduct therefore Joshua Gibbs, Alexander Howard, William Copperthwait & Garvas Pharo are appointed to endeavour by further Christian Labour if possible to bring them to a Just sense of their Transgression and report to next Meeting. Samuel Wright Junr. Reports that he served Sarah Smith with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against her and that she intended to appeal. The Preparative Meeting of Chesterfield reports that Abel Hopkins son of George Hopkins hath marry'd contrary to our Religious Profession and had a child sooner than is Reputable and that friends of that meeting had Treated with him on that account and he neglects making satisfaction Therefore William Stevenson and Nathan Wright are appointed to treat with him on behalf of this meeting and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 4 mo. 1777. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Joel Middleton for bearing of Arms in a military way & charged with Fornication, Isaiah Robins is appointed to read it to him give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. Sarah Hains had a Certificate of removal to Evesham Monthly Meeting Elizabeth Ridgway had a Certificate of removal to Little Eggharber Monthly Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that whereas Miriam Ogley hath married contrary to the good order established among friends unto a man not in membership
with us and was Pregnant before Marriage, friends visited her in Love and she doth not give them satisfaction therefore this meeting disowns her the said Miriam Ogley from being a member of our Religious Society untill thro' convincement she condemns her misconduct to the satisfaction of Friends. Samuel Wright is appointed to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her Right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to Publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting from the Quarterly Meeting of Friends of Sandwich held at Pembroke the 5th. 10 mo: 1776. Also one from the Quarterly Meeting held at salem in New England the 23rd: 9 mo: 1776 giving accounts of the service of our Friend Rebekah Wright in her Religiouis visit to the Meetings of Friends in those parts as well as her exemplary conduct which was read to good Satisfaction. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st. 5th mo: 1777. The Friends appointed to that service produced a Testification against Solomon Ivins for treating a friend with unbecoming Language which was read and approved Fretwell Wright and Benjamin Field are appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. Whereas complaint has been made to this Meeting against William Newbold, Joseph Newbold, Joshua Shreve John Black jr. & William Wood Junr. for being actors in or promoting military Measures which is contrary to our Profession
and Discipline and been treated with in a friendly manner in order to convince them of their missteps notwithstanding all our labour of love they justify themselves therein and decline making satisfaction therefore for the clearing of Truth and friends we do disown them from being members of our Religious Society untill they come to a sense of their Errors aforesaid manifesting the same in Life and conversation and Acknowledgment as our Discipline directs Joseph Pancoast and Richard Weyfurman are appointed to serve each of them with a copy of this minute let them know their Right of Appeal and report to next meeting. Benjamin Field produced a Testification against Aaron Beck for being guilty of unchaste familiarity with her that was afterward his wife marrying contrary to friends rules and Likewise being concern'd in military services which was approved Samuel Black is appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to Publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Mansfield and report to next meeting. Isaiah Robins reports that he served Joel Middleton with the Testification of this meeting against him that he did not intend to appeal and that it was Published agreeable to direction of the meeting. Susannah Hough Wife of Samuel Hough had a Certificate to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. John Gardner had a Certificate for himself and Six Children to wit Catharine, Esther, John, Amy, Susannah, and Elizabeth, to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was Produced to this meeting from Philadelphia Monthly Meeting on behalf of Eleanor Field which was Read & Receiv'd. Samuel Wright reports he read the Testification of this Meeting to Miriam Ogley that she did not intend to Appeal and had Published it as directed. The Treasurer for Building the new Meeting House is appointed to receive the Bequeast of Jonathan Cheshire which is in the following words, viz: I give and Bequeath unto Friends belonging to the Monthly
Meeting of Chesterfield the Sum of Twenty Pounds for the service of Building the new Meeting House and apply it accordingly. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 6 mo: 1777. Two of the Friends appointed to visit John West produced the following report viz. we of the comitte appointed to visit John West performed that Service in company with two other Friends and think he received our visit kindly and gave some reasons for his slackness in attending meetings likewise expressd an earnest desire to be continued among friends and we did not learn that his conduct among men had been Reproachfully of late nevertheless we think there is need for him to be more spiritually minded all which we submit to the Meeting wherefore this meeting receives the Acknowledgment he produced in the ninth Month last and appoints Isaac Bullock to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting. One of the Friends appointed to that service report they have served William Newbold, Joshua Shrieve, John Black junr. and William Wood junr. with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against them and that neither of them intended to appeal they are desired to continue their care and serve Joseph Newbold with a copy Likewise. The Friends appointed to that service Produced a Testification against John Andrews for being guilty of taking strong Liquor to Excess marrying in a way contrary to our Discipline to a Relation between first and second cousins and also being concern'd in Military services which was read and approv'd and Ralph Allen is appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal
and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at upperfreehold and report to next Meeting. Joseph Ridgway produced an Acknowledgment condemning his having inadvertently paid a Fine in Lieu of personal Services in the Militia which was read and receiv'd. The Preparative Meeting of Stony Brook informs that Joseph Olden hath Administred the Oath in the Course of his office as Coroner under the former Government and also been so far concern'd in promoting Military Measures as to be a Committee man in the present time of Commotions. Nathan Wright and Stacy Potts are appointed to let him know what he is Charged with to treat with him on the occasion and report to next Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that whereas Mary Schyler late Mary Crips has Marry'd contrary to friends Rules by a Priest and to a man not in Membership with us Friends discharged their duty towards her and she still neglects to make satisfaction therefore this Meeting Disowns her from being a Member of our Religious Society until by convincement she condemns her said disorders agreeable to our Discipline, Caleb Shrieve is appointed to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her right of Appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at upperfreehold and report to next Meeting. The Preparative Meeting of upperfreehold Reports that Anthony Woodward son of Anthony, Jesse [?] Woodward and his son John Woodward have appeared under Arms in a Hostile manner were active in Military Services and being some distance from home cannot
be spoke with without difficulty Samuel Wright Junr. and William Stevenson are appointed to let them know the charges against them if they have an opportunity and if they have not, to Prepare a Testification against them for the inspection of our next meeting. At the Request of Aaron Bunting before his decease signified by the Preparative Meeting of upperfreehold his son John Bunting being about five years of age is taken under the care of Friends. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd Day of the 7 mo. 1777. Fretwell Wright reports that he served Solomon Ivins with a copy of the Testification of this Meeting against him and he signified he intended to appeal to the Quarterly Meeting wherefore Benjamin Field, Fretwell Wright, Samuel Black and Jonathan Barton are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting with the Proceedings of this Meeting in his case. One of the Friends appointed to that service reports that Joseph Newbold has been served with a copy of the Testification of this Meeting against him and he did not intend to appeal, Anthony Sykes and Fretwell Wright are desired to Assist them in performing the necessary labour and care of the cases of Caleb Shrieve, John Wood & John Middleton and report to next Meeting. Joseph Ridgway had a Certificate for himself & family to Burlington Monthly Meeting.
Abigail Swift had a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Joseph Forsyth Reports that Joseph Holloway acknowledges his neglect of attending our Religious Meetings and appears to have amended his conduct in that respect Wherefore this Meeting receives his Acknowledgment produced to last Meeting. Nathaniel Carter produced an Acknowledgment condemning his having been active in Military services which was read and receivd. Jeremiah Pickering returned a Certificate he had in the year 1770 directed to friends of the Monthly Meeting of Thirsk in Yorkshire and he informed the Meeting that his being for sometime unsettled and expecting to return to England occasioned his delaying to return it but acknowledges a great neglect and carelessness in keeping it untill this time. Samuel Woolley had a Certificate of removal to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. Jacob Cook produced an acknowledgment condemning his having met with the Militia at their Monthly Training in order to save his Fine which was read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: of the 8 mo. 1777. The Friends appointed to convey the piece of Land belonging to this Meeting report it is compleated the Purchase money amounting to Ten Pounds is receiv'd into the hands of the Treasurer of this meeting and that renewal of the Title is done agreeable to direction of a former Meeting.
[Crossed out: We of the committe agreeable to our appointment have most of us attended Trenton Preparative meeting and all of us have attended Bordentown Preparative meeting and offered such assistance to said meetings as we were enabled to do and have taken into consideration the Propriety of Joining said meetings together or joining them to Chesterfield preparative meeting and are of opinion that under the present weak Situation of Trenton Preparative Meeting it would be best to be joined to Chesterfield preparative meeting, and as most of the friends of Bordentown meeting desires further trial for the holding their Preparative meeting under consideration of the matter we think that the granting a time of further trial to them seems easy to our minds which we nevertheless submit to the meeting the 6th: 8 mo. 1777. Benjamin Field Fretwell Wright, Aaron Ivins Anthony Sykes Joshua Gibbs, William Satterthwait, Joseph Forsyth Benjamin Linton, which was read and Friends of Trenton annexed to Chesterfield preparative meeting and the request of Bordentown Friends continued under the consideration of this meetings.] A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Mountholly Monthly Meeting Dated the 4th: 6 mo last recommending Caleb Shin and Mary his Wife with their three Children, Thomas, Kedar & Sarah who are in their minority to the care of this meeting which was read & receivd. A Certificate was produced from Burlington Dated the 2nd of the 6 month last recommending James Shin and Levina his Wife with their child Miriam to the care of this meeting which was read and receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs that Jane Wright Wife of Joseph Wright neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings and when treated with inform'd friends that she inclined to
the Baptists and thinks Water Baptism necessary and therefore as she is not one in principal with us we do hereby disown her from being a member of our Religious society untill by convincement she becomes one of us and Acknowledges our religious principles Marmaduke Watson & Benjamin Gibbs are appointed to serve her with a copy of this Minute let her know her right of appeal and report to next Meeting. Theodocia Forman by the womens meeting requests to come under the care of friends with her three children William, John, and Isaac. Fretwell Wright and Nathan Wright are desired to visit her on her request and report to next Meeting. The preparative Meeting of Mansfield report that John Decow has been so far concerned in Military services as to answer to his name when called at the place of Training to save his fine and has since payed a fine in lieu of personal services and that Joseph English junr. has likewise answer'd to his name when calld at the place of Training to save his fine, Benjamin Field Barzillai Forman & Fretwell Wright are appointed to Treat with them and report to next meeting. The preparative meeting of Bordentown reports that Timothy Bunting has Transgressed the rules of our Discipline in paying a fine in lieu of his Training with the Milita and accepting the trust of a committee man in support of or incouraging military measures and justifies his conduct, and that Charles Tayor has Transgress'd by paying a fine on the same account and justifies his conduct. John Wetheril & Isaiah Robins are appointed to Treat with them and report to next meeting. The preparative meeting of Trenton reports that Jesse Waln some years past Transgressed the rules of our Discipline in marriage and has not made satisfaction, hath since administred Oaths and been concernd
in promoting military measures and being now with the English Army cannot readily be spoke with on the occasion Joseph Horner and Stacy Potts are appointed to let him know what he is charged with if they have an opportunity and report to next meeting. Trenton preparative meeting also recommends Abraham Skirm and his Wife to be appointed overseers which is left to the consideration of next meeting. 1st. All the Reports signify that First Day meetings are kept up and mostly pretty well attended those on other Days of the week are mostly small tho' one meeting expresses some amendment therein another says mostly neglected the Hour nearly observed several of the reports signify some appearance of Drowsiness and one report that care is taken for amendment other indecencies mostly avoided. 2nd. It appears by most of the reports that Love and unity is mostly preserved, Talebearing Backbiting and evil reports discouraged and a care subsists to end differences. 3rd. Some Friends are careful in these respects but there is great need for a more general care. 4th. Some Friends are careful on these accounts but others not so careful as could be desired. 5th. The Reports express a general care in regard to this Querie. 6th. Clear of the forepart of this Query except in one case under care some instances of military services appears which is under care we are straightned respecting most of the other particulars of this query. 7th. These are some friends that yet hold mankind as slaves whose cases are under care we believe some care is taken respecting the other parts of this query, but a more general care might be useful.
8th. It doth not appear but endeavours are mostly used to comply with this query. 9th. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope impartially but we believe a more timely care would be often useful. The four Annual Queries were answered as follows 1st. One Elder to wit our Ancient Friend William Morris of whom no Memorial yet Repared and one Minister our Friend Edward Whiteraft for whom no Memorial yet prepared. 2nd. One new Meetinghouse Built near the Old one in Chesterfield, no new Meetings Settled. 3rd. No Remarkable convincements though some sober persons by application have been joined to friends. 4th. they are -- At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th. 9 mo. 1777. Andrew Craig produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Philadelphia Dated the 25th: 7 mo. 1777 for himself and his Wife which was read & receiv'd. The Friends appointed to that service produced a Testification against Anthony Woodward son of Anthony and John Woodward son of Jesse and Jesse Woodward for appearing under arms in a warlike or Hostile manner and the said Anthony and John being as we apprehend with the British Forces and the said Jesse being now at a considerable distance from home they cannot readily be spoke with and therefore the wholesom rules of our discipline in treating with them on the occasion cannot be performed and the reputation of society appears to suffer by their conduct the said Testification was read and approved and Nathan Wright and Caleb Ogburn are appointed to serve them with a copy and
let them know their right of appeal when it can be done and report to a future meeting. Benjamin Gibbs reports that he served Jane Wright with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against her and she did not intend to appeal. The Friends appointed to visit Theodocia Furman report they have had an opportunity with her and find nothing to hinder her request being granted therefore this meeting receives her with her three Children into Membership with us. Caleb Ogburn junr. produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of little Egharber dated the 14th: 8 mo: 1777 which was read & receiv'd. Eber Decow produced an Acknowledgment condemning his hiring a person to bear arms which was read and receivd. At the request of & recommendation of the Womens Meeting Hannah Clark Wife of Benjamin Clark is appointed an overseer of Stony Brook Meeting. The Preparative Meeting of Chesterfield report that Henry Lippincott hath been concern'd with the Militia and Signed their Association for defence, Isaiah Robins and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to treat with him on the occasion and report to next Meeting. At the recommendation of the preparative Meeting of Chesterfield Aaron Ivins is appointed an overseer of Robins's Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 10 mo. 1777. Mahlon Taylor and Mary Horner appeard and declar'd their intentions of marriage with each other the young womans Parents consenting. Joseph Shrieve and Sarah Taylor appear'd and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their parents being present William Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to inquire into the young mans clearness on that account and report to our next Meeting.
William Ridgway and Elizabeth Olden appeard and declar'd their in intentions of Marriage with each other their parents not living. George Justice and Phebe Middleton appeared & delcar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other the young womans parent present. Edward Rockhill junr. Acknowledgment is received by the Meeting. Joseph Bullock and Benjamin Linton are desired to procure a Book at the Expence of this Meeting and therein record the manumissions of such Negroes as have been Manumitted within the verge of this meeting and give out copies thereof to the parties concerned on application when it appears to them necessary. The friends appointed to that service produced a Testification against John Decow and also against Joseph English junr. which were read approv'd & Sign'd and William Satterthwait & Barzillai Furman are appointed to read them to them let them know their right of Appeal and report to next meeting. Ruth Johnson had a certificate of removal to Kingwood Monthly Meeting for herself and three Children to wit Sarah, Samuel & Ruth The friends appointed to that service produced a Testification against Timothy Bunting and Charlie Taylor which were read approv'd and Sign'd and the said Friends desired to read them to the said friends respectively let them know their right of Appeal and report to next Meeting. The Clerk produced the following Testification against Jesse Waln. Whereas Jesse Waln hath sometime past Transgressed the rules Established among friends in Marriage and has since violated our ancient Testimony by Administring Oaths and thereby promoted military measures in some degree and being now within the lines of the English Army the usual practice of friends in treating with him cannot be complyd with therefore for the clearing
of Truth the reputation whereof is likely to suffer through his conduct we do hereby disown him the said Jesse Waln from being a member of our Religious society untill he condemns his said Disorders agreeable to our Discipline which was read and approv'd and the Clerk is appointed to read it to him and let him know his right of appeal when he can have an opportunity and report to the meeting following. Benjamin Linton, Anthony Sykes, Benjamin Clark, Joseph Bullock, Amos Middleton, William Satterthwait Isaiah Robins, William Stevenson and Stacy Potts are appointed to Administer such Assistance as may be necessary and they are capable of to all such friends as may be confined on account of our religious Testimony within the compass of this monthly meeting or belonging thereto. The Womens Meeting informs that whereas Amy Budd hath Transgress'd the rules of our Discipline in Marriage with a man who is not a member of our Religious society and the visited on the occasion Still neglects making satisfaction therefore this meeting disowns her from being a member of our Religioius society untill through convincement she comes to a sense of her Error and condemns the same agreeable to our Discipline and Samuel Wright and Amos Wright are appointed to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her right of appeal and report to our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 11 mo: 1777. Mahlon Taylor and Mary Horner appear'd and declared they continued their Intentions of Marriage with each other and he produced a Certificate from Kingwood monthly Meeting held at Hardwick the 9th: 10 mo 1777, and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order and Benjamin Clark and William Clark are appointed to attend the Marriage and make report to our next meeting.
Joseph Shreve and Sarah Taylor appear'd and declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order and William Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to attend the marrirage and report to next meeting. William Ridgway and Elizabeth Olden appear'd and declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other he produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting held at Burlington the 3d of this month and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order, Abraham Skirm and Isaac Clark are appointed to attend the marriage and report to next meeting. George Justice and Phebe Middleton appear'd and declar'd they continu'd their intentions of marriage with each other he produced a certificate from Mount Holly Monthly Meeting held the 8th: 10 mo. 1777, and also the consent of his Parents in writing and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Isaiah Robins and Thomas Thorn are appointed to attend the marriage and report to our next meeting. Samuel Holloway and Miriam Ware appeard and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents being present Joseph Forsyth and Samuel Satterthwait are appointed to make the necessary inquiry concerning the young mans clearness on that account and report to our next meeting. The Friends appointed to that service produced a Testification against Caleb Shreve junr. for acting in or promoting military measures which was read approv'd and Sign'd and the same Friends are appointed to Read it to him give him a copy if requir'd let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. Benjamin Clark reports that the committee who had the care of Mahlon Wrights case were easy that his Acknowledgment be received therefore the meeting receives the said Acknowledgment and Samuel Wright junr. is appointed to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting.
John Elliss making a favourable report of Abel hopkins therefore his Acknowledgment is receiv'd and Samuel Wright junr. is desird to publish it at a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. William Satterthwait report that the Testification of this meeting has been read to John Decow & Joseph English junr. and that neither of them intended to appeal. Isaiah Robins reports that friends Testification has been read to Timothy Bunting & Charles Taylor & they were informed of their right of appeal. Thomas Thorn and Benjamin Linton report they have had an opportunity with Thoda Robins and thought her worthy of the notice of Friends therefore her Acknowledgment is receiv'd & Thomas Thorn is appointed to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield & report to next meeting. Benjamin Linton & Nathan Middleton are appointed to take the care of the Books belonging to this meeting and Lend them out on application where Likely to be useful. John Furman produced an Acknowledgment condemning his Transgression in Marriage with a woman not in membership which was read and receiv'd. The Preparative meeting of Chesterfield Reports that Elizabeth Woodward Wife of Thomas Woodward requests to be joined to friends with her seven children to wit Jacob meribah, Esek Sarah Anthony, Increase and Deborah, Joshua Gibbs and Nathan Wright are appointed to visit her on the occasion and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 4th: 12 mo: 1777.
Samuel Holloway and Miriam Ware appeard & declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order and Samuel Satterthwait & Joseph Forsyth are appointed to attend the marriage and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Mahlon Taylor and Mary Horner Report they attended and Saw nothing but what was in a good degree orderly. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joseph Shreve and Sarah Taylor Report they attended & thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of William Ridgway and Elizabeth Olden Report they attended and it appear'd to be in a good Degree orderly accomplished. One of the Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of George Justice and Phebe Middleton Report they attended and he thought it was in a good Degree orderly accomplished. John Wood produced an Acknowledgment condemnin his engaging so far in the present commotion as to be chosen to services tending to promote those measures and accepted a commission under the present government which was Read and Receiv'd. Joseph Forsyth reports he has read friends Testification against Caleb Shreve to him let him know his right of appeal. Joseph Mitten produced a Testification against John Middleton for acting in and promoting Military Measures, which was read and approv'd he is desired to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Certificate was granted to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting for Mary Oldden Daughter of James Oldden Deceased being in her minority. John Antrim produced a Certificate for himself and Wife from Burlington Monthly Meeting
dated the 1st: 12 mo: 1777. which was read and receivd. Joseph Ridgway had a certificate for himself wife and three Children to wit Thomas Lucy and mary to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Amos Wright reports that Amy Budd has been offer'd a copy of Friends Testimony against her and she did not incline to appeal. A Testimony was produced to this meeting against Phebe Molsbury for marrying by an hireling Minister to a man not in membership and being guilty of unchaste freedom with him before marriage Joseph Pancoast is appointed to serve her with a copy let her know her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to Publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed to the care of Ezekiel Clark's case report they believe him sincere in his acknowledgment from which the meeting receives it. Thomas Middleton desiring to be discharg'd from further care of the Books belonging to this meeting returned two of the first volume & one of the second volume of the sufferings of Friends with an account that the other second volume is in the hands of Meribah Fowler and that Anthony Sykes and Jacob Middleton had each one of the rise and progress of Friends in Ireland all which Books are put under the care of Benjamin Linton and Nathan Middleton with the other Books of the meetings. Abraham Skirm is appointed an overseer of Trenton Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the first day of the first Month 1778. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Samuel Holloway and Miriam Ware report they attended and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished.
Joseph Mitten reports he has served John Middleton junr. with a copy of this meetings Testimony against him and he did not intend to appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Henry Lippincott for being so far concerned with the Militia as to sign their Association, appear at their Trainings and going out in a Warlike manner which was read and approved and Joseph Forsyth and Garvas Pharo are appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed to visit Elizabeth Woodward on her request made a favourable report and the Womens Meeting being satisfy'd with her and her Children this Meeting receives them the said Elizabeth Woodward and her seven Children to wit Jacob Meribah, Eseck, Sarah, Anthony, Increase and Deborah into Membership with us and Joshua Gibbs is desired to inform them thereof. Anthony Woodward son of William produced an Acknowledgment condemning his being so far in the spirit of War as to carry Arms in shew of defence which was read & receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 2 mo: 1778. The Preparative meeting of upperfreehold reports that Joel Wright has gone out in Marriage with a woman not of our religious profession was married by a Priest and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings Joseph Forsyth, Samuel Wright junr. and Garvas Pharo are appointed to let him know that unless he condemns Those Transgressions to the satisfaction of friends he will be Testify'd against. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: of the 3 mo: 1778. Thomas Earl junr. and Edith Sykes appear'd and Declar'd their Intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents consenting and he produced a
Certificate of his Clearness on that account from Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Sarah Wardels Acknowledgment produced some meetings past condemning her neglect of attending our religious meetings having unchaste freedom before marriage and marrying by a Priest to a man not in membership with friends was read & receiv'd. Samuel Wright junr. is appointed to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to that service report they have served Henry Lippincott with a copy of friends Testification against him and let him know his right of appeal. Amos Wright reports that Phebe Molsberrys Death put a stop to any further proceeding on her account. The friends appointed to the care of Thomas Harrisons junr. case report they have had an opportunity with him and think his acknowledgment may be receiv'd which the meeting concurs with and receives it accordingly. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd. 4 mo: 1778. [Crossed out: Thomas Earl junr. and Edith Sykes appear�d and declar�d they continu�d their intention of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Joseph Pancoast and Richard Furman are appointed to attend the marriage and produce the Certificate thereof to be recorded and report to next meeting.] A Certificate in behalf of Elizabeth Ridgway wife of William Ridgway was granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 5 mo: 1778. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Thomas Earl junr. and Edith Sykes report they attended and thought it in a good degree and likewise produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Judah Williams produced an Acknowledgment condemning his conduct respecting the proposed marriage with Martha Linton which was returned untill a more satisfactory report is made by the committee. The Treasurer requesting to be released from that service Samuel Middleton is appointed Treasurer of this Meeting. Jonathan Branson produced a Certificate from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting dated the 10th: 4 mo: last for himself Wife & four children to wit Asa, Sarah, Jonathan and Achsa, which was read and receiv'd. The Preparative meeting of Chesterfield reports that Job Pearson neglects to produce a certificate from Philadelphia which he has had sometime and has lately Transgressed the rules of our discipline so far as to sell a negroeman John Furman and Stacy Potts are appointed to let him know the Charges and that unless he condemns them to the satisfaction of Friends the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him. Mary Newbold Wife of Clayton Newbold being recommended by the Preparative meeting of upperspringfield and the womens monthly Meeting after consideration of this Meeting is appointed and recommended as an Elder to the select meeting. The Womens meeting informs that Ann Holms has gone out in Marriage and though treated with doth not appear in a disposition to make satisfaction therefore this meeting disowns her from being a member of our Religious society until she becomes sensible of her Error and condemns the same to the satisfaction of Friends Barzillai Furman and William Satterthwait are appointed to serve her with a copy of this minute let her know her right of appeal and report to our next meeting
At a monthly meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 6 mo: 1778. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Joseph Olden for Administring oaths and being a committee man in the late commotions which was approv'd and sign'd Josiah Furman and Stacy Potts are appointed to serve him with a copy, let him know his right of appeal and report to our next meeting. Judah Williams's Acknowledgment produced last meeting was read and receiv'd. The friends appointed to visit sarah Smith report they have had an opportunity with her and she appeared in a suitable disposition to make satisfaction to the meeting therefore her Acknowledgment is received and she again taken into membership with us. At the recommendation of the womens Meeting, Sarah Robins is appointed an overseer of Chesterfield meeting. The Preparative meeting of Chesterfield having proposed Isaiah Robins and Nathan Middleton for overseers of that meeting after consideration there of this Meeting appoints them overseers accordingly. The proposal from the preparative meeting at Bordentown of Isaac Wright for an overseer was consider'd and approved and this meeting appoints him an overseer of Bordentown meeting accordingly. One of the friends appointed to serve Ann Holmes with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against her reports it has been done and she did not intend to appeal. The preparative meeting of Chesterfield informs that Francis Borden Junr. has been guilty of striking a man in anger and has paid a fine in lieu of personal servises in the war and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings Isaiah Robins and Thomas
Thorn are appointed to visit him and let him know the charge exhibited against him and that unless he makes satisfaction agreeable to Discipline the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him. The said meeting likewise informs that James Combs has paid fines in lieu of personal service in the war and has hired a man to go to war in his room and neglects attending our religious meetings, Isaiah Robins and Thomas Thorn are appointed to visit him and let him know the charges exhibited against him and that unless he condemns the same to the satisfaction of friends the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him. The said meeting also reports that Daniel Thorn has gone out in marriage with a woman not of our society and has been concerned in bearing of Arms in a Warlike manner pressing of waggons and hiring a man in lieu of personal service James Lawrie and Thomas Thorn are appointed to visit him, let him know the Charges exhibited against him and that unless he makes satisfaction agreeable to Discipline the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him. Caleb Ogborn and Nathan Wright report that Jesse Woodward has been served with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against him and notify'd of his right of appeal. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd. 7 mo. 1778. Deborah Harrison had a Certificate to Salem Monthly Meeting Ann Allen had a Certificate for her two Daughters Miriam and Phebe Allen to Rahway Monthly Meeting they being placed with Friends of that meeting and in their minority. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Joel Wright for marrying by a Priest to a Woman not of our religious profession and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings. William Stevenson is appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting. Doughty Stockton had a Certificate of removal to Kingwood monthly meeting. Caleb Shreves Acknowledgment condemning his repaying the money to those who had bought his goods taken for military fines was read and receivd.
One of the managers of the Building the new meeting House now report they have made the necessary Houses as directed some meetings past the Expence whereof the Treasurer of the new meeting House is directed to pay. This meeting being informed that Joseph Curtiss who had a certificate from this meeting some years past still neglects to deliver it as directed to Kingwood monthly Meeting and that his conduct is inconsistant with and reproachful to our Religious Profession the Clerk is desired to serve that meeting with a copy of this minute and request them to take the necessary care which his case requires. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 8 mo 1778. Joseph Mitton and Lucretia Forsyth appear'd and declard their intentions of Marriage with each other her Parents present Samuel Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to make the necessary inquiry concerning his clearness on that account and that the rights of the Children of the woman friend by her former Husband be secur'd according to Discipline. John Abbot junr. and Susannah Bullock appear'd and declard their intentions of marriage with each other her parents consenting Isaiah Robins and John Wetherill are appointed to make the necessary enquiry concerning his clearness on that account and report to our next meeting. Joseph Horner reports that Joseph Olden has been served with a copy of the Testimony of this meeting against him and informed of his right of appeal. The committee appointed to settle the late Treasurers accounts reports that they found in his hands a Ballance of Two Pounds, Nineteen shillings and Seven pence which with the writings agreeable to the following list and report was deliverd to Samuel
Middleton the present Treasurer of this meeting to wit A List of Deeds &c. Deliverd to the committee by Benjamin Linton late Treasurer to the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield the 4th: 7 mo: 1778. Chesterfield whereon the Meetinghouse stands. I. One Deed of Conveyance from Samuel & John Bunting to Robert Murfin, John Abbot and others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Deed of Conveyance from John Rockhill and John Abbott to Anthony Sykes, Abel Middleton and others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Quit Claim from William Cook. The Lot of Land Adjoining to Benjamin Linton. I. Deed of Conveyance from Thomas Folks to Marmaduke Watson and others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Deed of Conveyance from Aaron Watson to Anthony Sykes & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. The Lot of Land Containing the Burying Gound at Croswick. I. Deed of Conveyance from Thomas Folks to Thomas Newbold & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Deed of Conveyance from Samuel Satterthwait to Nathan Middleton & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. Arneys Town Meeting. I. Deed of Conveyance from Joseph Arney to Peter Harrison & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Draft. Robins�s Meeting. I. Deed of Conveyance from Robert Lawrence to Joseph Kelly & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. Stony Brook Meeting. I. Deed of conveyance from Isaac Horner & Samuel Willson to Samuel Worth, Joseph Horner & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same.
Bordentown Meeting. I. Deed of Conveyance from Joseph Borden to Samuel Satterthwait & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Deed of Conveyance from Ananiah Gant to John Thorn & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. Trenton Meeting. I. Deed of conveyance from William Morris to Benjamin Smith & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. Lamberts Burying Ground. I. Deed of Conveyance from Mahlon Stacy and others to John Lambert and others. I. Declaration of Trust from Elizabeth Biles & others. I. Deed of Converyance from Thomas Cadwalader to Amos Middleton & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Draft. Lott near Judah Williams�s. I. Deed of Conveyance from Benjamin Wright to Joseph Steward & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. I. Draft. Lott sold to James White I. Deed of Conveyance from Joseph Gardner to Robert Ashton &. I. D. from Robert Ashton to Joseph Rogers. I. D. from Joseph Rogers to Charles M�clane. I. D. from Charles M�Clane to William Lawrie & others. I. Declaration of Trust from the same. Mansfield Meeting. I. Declaration of Trust from Thomas Pancoast Joseph Curtiss & others. making 36 Deeds & Declarations of Trust, one Quit claim & three Drafts. Also two Articles of agreement respecting the Effects of Charles M�clane Deceased.
We of the Committee being appointed by the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield to inspect & receive the Deeds and Papers belonging thereto of Benjamin Linton the Late Treasurer having met according to the appointment and having inspected and received the same which we deliver together with the within List to the present Treasurer Samuel Middleton the 4th: 7 mo. 1778. James Lawrie Joseph Pancoast Benjamin Clark Abraham Skirm. Received of the above Friends the Deeds & papers contained in the within List by me Samuel Middleton Treasurer. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Robert Evilman for being concern'd in Military services and other ways appearing unbecoming a friend which was approved and Signed Jacob Garwood and Aaron Ivins are appointed to read it to him let him know his right of appeal and report to our next meeting. William Stevenson reports he has served Joel Wright with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against him let him know his right of appeal and published it agreeable to direction of last meeting but the friend being present and signifying his intention of appealing to the Quarterly meeting the following friends are appointed to attend the Quarter with the precedings of this meeting against him to wit Samuel Wright junr. Garvas, Pharo. John Bullock and John Elliss. A Certificate was granted for Jedadiah Allen being in his minority to salem Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produced against Francis Borden junr. for striking a man in anger and being concerned in military services Nathan Robins and Thomas Thorn is appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting near Joseph Robins's and report to our next meeting. A Testification was also produced against James Combs for neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings and being concerned in promoting military measures by paying a fine and hiring a man to go to war in his room Thomas Thorn and Nathan Robins are appointed to serve
him with a copy and inform him of his right of appeal and report to our next meeting. Margaret Bispham by the womens meeting produced an Acknowledgment condemning her marrying to a man not in unity with friends and contrary to their advice which is left under the care of William Stevenson and Nathan Wright to a future meeting. Tomasine Shourds produced by the womens Meeting a Certificate Dated the 26th. 5 mo. 1777. from Salem Monthly Meeting for her self and two Children to wit Christopher and Mary which as far as concerns the said Tomasine and her Daughter Mary is received but the meeting being informed that Christopher has been guilty of a Breach of good order therefore the overseers of the meeting where he resides are desired to deal with him agreeable to our Discipline. The womens Meeting informs that Guly Potter has been guilty of Fornication and refuses to make satisfaction James Lawrie and Amos Wright are appointed to prepare a Tetstification against her for the inspection of our next meeting. George Justice produced to this meeting a Certificate from Mountholly Monthly Meeting dated the 8th: 7 mo: 1778. which was read and receiv'd. A Certificate was also produced for Joseph Johnson from the Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia Dated the 27th: 3 mo: 1778 which was read and receiv'd. Joseph Ogborn produced an Acknowledgement condemning his having unchaste freedom before Marriage with her that he married who was not in membership was married by a Priest and without the consent of his parents Samuel Wright Junr. John Bullock and William Stevenson are appointed to visit him and report their sense of his cincerity to our next meeting. Edward Black informd the meeting that the Sum of Twenty Pound is Bequeathed by the last Will
and Testament of Samuel Black deceased for the use of the poor of this Meeting which the Treasurer is desired to call for and apply as occasion may require. [Crossed out: The friends belonging to the meeting near Robins�s requesting a continuation of their week Day meeting it is allowed by this meeting for further tryal untill the Monthly Meeting before our Quarterly Meeting in the 11mo. next under the care of William Stevenson John Elliss and Aaron Ivins.] To attend the Ensuing Quarterly Meeting the following named friends are appointed to wit James Lawrie, Isaiah Robins, Joshua Gibbs, Samuel Wright junr. Caleb Shreve, Barzillai Furman, Isaac Wright, Alexander Howard, Joseph Pancoast, Isaac Clark, William Clark, Josiah Furman, Stacy Potts, Jacob Garwood and Aaron Ivins and to report that Benjamin Clark is recommended by this meeting as an approved Minister to the select Meeting and that Joel Wright appeals from the Judgment of this Meeting against him in which case Samuel Wright junr. Garvas Pharo, John Bullock and John Elliss are appointed to attend the Quarter with a copy of the proceedings of this meeting against him. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 9mo: 1778. Joseph Mitten and Lucretia Forsyth appeard the second time and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used among us Samuel Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to attend the Marriage produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to our next meeting. John Abbott junr. and Susannah Bullock appeared the second time and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order used among us William Stevenson and Joseph Steward are appointed to attend the Marriage and produce the marriage Certificate to be Recorded, and report to next meeting.
Joseph Decow and Achsah Taylor appeared the first time and declared their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of Parents. Samuel Satterthwait and William Satterthwait are appionted to enquire into the young mans clearness from others on that account and report to next meeting. David Wright junr. produced to this meeting an Acknowledgement condemning his marrying contrary to good order established among us and with a relation between first and second cousins which was read and left under the care of Joseph Forsyth Benjamin Linton and Barzillai Furman to visit him on the occasion and report to next meeting. The Preparative Meeting of Chesterfield reports that John Robins hath deviated from the rules of our Discipline in being guilty of Training and paying of Fines in lieu of personal service in the war and doth not appear in a disposition of condemning the same Thomas Thorn and James Lawrie are appointed to visit him on the occasion and let him know that if he doth not condemn it to the satisfaction of the monthly Meeting he will be Testify�d against and make report to our next meeting. The Preparative meeting of upperfreehold informs this meeting that Jacob Brown has been active in Military service, has gone out in Marriage was married by a Priest and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings Nathan Wright and Alexander Howard are appointed to visit him on the occasion and let him know that if he doth not condemn it to the satisfaction of the Monthly Meeting he will be Testifyd against. Also Asher Brown has been active in military service has gone out in Marriage and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings. Likewise Abraham Brown has gone
out in marriage and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings all which the friends abovesaid are desired to visit in like manner as the friend first mentioned and report to our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends at Chesterfield held by adjournment the 10th: 9 mo: 1778. the Committee appointed to the Care of those who hold Negroes in Bondage report that Apollo Woodward refuses to comply with the advice of the yearly Meeting by manumitting the Negroes under his care and by the report of the Preparative meeting of upperfreehold it appears that he is accused of being the Father of a Bastard Child and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings Nathan Wright and Samuel Wright junr. are appointed to visit him let him know the Charges exhibited against him and that unless he makes satisfaction agreeable to our Discipline he will be Testifyd against and report to next meeting. The said Committee Likewise report that Thomas Furman also refuses to comply with the advice of our yearly meeting by manumitting the Negroe under his care and the said Preparative meeting informs that he neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings the aforesaid friends are desired to visit him let him know the Charges against him and that unless he makes Satisfaction agreeable to our Discipline he will be Testifyd against and report to our next meeting. The Said committee also report that Joseph Tallman and Deborah Penock refuses to comply with the yearly meetings advice by manumitting the Negroes under their care Barzillai Furman, Moses Williams and Samuel Satterthwait are appointed to visit them and let them know that unless they Comply with the advice of our said meeting they will be Testify'd against and report to our next meeting. The said committee also reports that Thomas Watson likewise refuses to comply with the advice of the yearly meeting by manumitting the Negroes under his care the further consideration whereof is referr'd to our next meeting
The said committee likewise informs that Achsah Lambert and Josiah Appleton refuses to comply with the advice of the yearly meeting by manumitting the Negroes under their care stacy Potts and Isaiah Robins are appointed to visit them and let them know that unless they comply with the advice of the said meeting they will be Testify'd against and report to our next meeting. The friends appointed to that service produced a Testification against Thomas Bullock for having unchaste freedom with her that he afterwards married contrary to our Decipline and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which was directed to be signed Caleb Ogbun and William Stevenson are appointed to serve him with a Copy, inform him of his right of appeal, and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. The said friend likewise reports that he has inform'd James Combs of his right of appeal from the judgment of this meeting against him. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Daniel Thorn for going out in Marriage with a woman not of our religious society being concerned in bearing of arms in a military manner. Pressing of waggons and hiring a man in lieu of personal service which was read and directed to be sign'd. Thomas Thorn and James Lawrie are appointed to serve him with a copy let him know his right of appeal and report to our next meeting. From the reports of the friend appointed to visit Margaret Bispham her Acknowledgment is receiv'd. A Testification was produced against Guly Potter for Fornication which was read and directed to be sign'd James Lawrie and Amos Wright are desired to give her a copy inform her of her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to our next meeting
The Treasurer reports that he has received Samuel Blacks Bequest to the poor of this meeting. Benjamin White produced an Acknowledgment condemning his deviating from the rules of Friends by being a Waggon Master in carrying on war which is referr'd to the care of Joseph Horner, Caleb Ogban and Samuel Wright junr. to our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st. 10 mo: 1778. Joseph Decow and Achsah Taylor appeared and declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct, they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order. Thomas Lawrie and John Wetheril are appointed to attend the Marriage produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to next Meeting. Joseph Steward reports that William Stevenson and himself attended the marriage of John Abbot junr. with Susannah Bullock and saw nothing but what was orderly and produced the marriage Certificate to be recorded. Edith Earl Wife of Thomas Earl junr. had a Certificate to the monthly meeting of Mount Holly. A Certificate was granted to Philadelphia monthly meeting on behalf of Esther Middleton Daughter of Mary Middleton in her Minority. Stacy Potts reports that Josiah Appleton to Deceased. Jonathan Rulon produced an Acknowledgment condemning his having unchaste freedom with her that he afterward married by a hired minister Joseph Forsyth and Thomas Thorn are appointed to visit him and report their sense of his sincerity to our next meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 11 mo: 1778. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joseph Decow and Achsah Taylor report they attended and saw nothing but what was orderly and produced the marriage Certificate to be recorded. One of the friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Mitten with Lucretia Forsyth report he saw them married but did not attend any further the other friend reports he attended and that it was not orderly accomplished and the marriage Certificate produced to this meeting being without any subscribing Witnesses therefore the meeting appoints Joseph Horner John Bullock, Amos Middleton, Fretwell Wright, John Elliss Samuel Wright junr. Samuel Worth and Anthony Sykes to Enquire into the case who after some conferrence on the occasion produced the following report to wit we the committee appointed to hear the reasons of Joseph Mitten and the overseers appointed to attend [his] marriage are of opinion that the marriage was not altogether orderly accomplished occasioned by the misconduct of the persons before Marriage and the Certificate not being so properly drawn as Discipline directs -- signed this 5th: 11 mo: 1778 on behalf of all the committee by Samuel Wright junr. which being read the marriage Certificate is directed to be returned to him. John Robins produced an Acknowledgment condemning his going to Training and paying a fine in lieu of personal services which was read and receiv'd. Our Esteemed friends Mary Stevenson and Rebekah Wright signifying their concern to visit several meetings in Pensylvania this meeting Testified their unity with the said concern and approbation of their publick Testimony
and recommends them to the direction of pure wisdom with desires for their preservation and return with the answer of peace. The Womens Meeting informs that Lucretia Mitten hath been guilty of Fornication with the man she hath since married and the Preparative Meeting of Mansfield report that Joseph Mitten hath been guilty of Fornication with the woman he has since married and he being present and much said to him on the occasion Nathan Wright and William Stevenson are appointed to Prepare a Testification against them for the inspection of our next meeting. The Friends appointed to Assist the women report they have had an opportunity with them in visiting Joice Burnet on her request to come under the care of friends and they approving of her request she is taken into membership with us. One of the friends appointed to assist the women in a visit to Benjamin Buntings Wife report they have had an opportunity with her and thought well of receiving her Acknowledgment which the meeting accordingly receives. [Crossed out: The Friends appointed to visit the preparative meeting at Bordentown made the following report to wit we the committee appointed by the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield to visit the Preparative meeting of Bordentown and consider the propriety of joining it to the Preparative meeting of Chesterfield have several times visited said meeting and deliberately considered the propriety thereof and are free to propose that the preparative meeting of Bordentown may be joined to the preparative meeting of Chesterfield which we nevertheless submit to the Monthly Meeting 4th: 11 mo: 1778 Signed by Fretwell Wright, Benjamin Linton William Satterthwait, Joseph Forsyth, Mary Newbold Mary Stevenson Mary Satterthwait which being read and approved that Meeting is joined to Chesterfield Preparative meeting.] The Friends appointed to repair the Meeting House & Stables report they are done the expence amounting to [Pounds] 5.2.2 the Treasurer is directed to pay
James Lawrie reports he has shewn the Testification of this meeting against Daniel Thorn and Guly Potter to them and that neither of them inclined to appeal and that Guly Potters was published agreeable to direction of the meeting. The friends appointed to the care of Joseph Ogbuns case report they have had an opportunity with him and think well of receiving his Acknowledgment wherefore this meeting receives it and appoints Samuel Wright junr. to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. Nathan Wright reports that two of the friends appointed have disposed of Sundry Articles belonging to Hannah Schooley to the amount of Seven Pounds Sixteen Schillings and produced an account thereof to this meeting and the money paid toward her support. [Crossed out: The Week Day meeting at the meeting House near Robins�s is allowed to be continued for three months longer under the care of the friends appointed three months past.] The friends appointed to read Robert Evilmans Testification to him report it has been done and he did not intend to appeal. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd. 12 mo: 1778. Benjamin Cathrell and Sarah Parker appear'd and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other produced the consent of Parents in writing and he was informed that a Certificate would be expected at our next meeting. Testifications was produced to this meeting against Asher Brown, Jacob Brown and Abraham Brown for going out in Marriage and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings Asher and Jacob being concern'd in military services and Abraham being married by a priest which were
read approv'd and sign'd Nathan Wright is appointed to give them Copies and inform them of their right of appeal to publish Abraham Browns if he doth not appeal at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Christopher Witt Shourds for going out and bearing arms with the Milita for carrying on War which was read approvd and sign'd Isaac Wright is appointed to give him a copy let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Thomas Forman for holding Negroes in Bondage and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. Fretwell Wright, Caleb Ogborn & Isaiah Robins are appointed to treat with his wife on the occasion and report to our next meeting. A Testification was also produced to this Meeting against Apollo Woodward for holding Negroes in Bondage neglecting the attendance of our Religious Meetings and being reputed the father of a Bastard Child Isaac Bullock is appointed to give him a copy let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Joseph Talman and Deborah Pinock for holding Negroes in slavery which was read approv'd and sign'd Edward Rockhill is appointed to give them copies and inform them of their right of appeal and report to our next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Achsah Lambert for holding Negroes in Bondage Stacy Potts is appointed to give her a copy inform her of her right of appeal and report to our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held by adjournment the 17th: 12 mo: 1778.
Benjamin Whites Acknowledgment is receiv'd by the meeting and Amos Middleton is desired to remind him of his duty to apply for a Certificate to Shrewsbury where he now resides. John Shinn had a certificate of removal to mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Ann Ivins is appointed an Overseer of the meeting near Robins's by the recommendation of the Womens Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 1 mo: 1779. Benjamin Catharell and Sarah Parker appear'd and declar'd they continued their Intentions of Marriage with each other he produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good Order, William Stevenson & Robert Kirby are appointed to attend the Marriage produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to our next meeting. Jacob Middleton and Hannah Tillton appear'd and declar'd their Intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents being present consenting Isaiah Robins & Amos Wright are appointed to make inquiry concerning the young mans clearness on that account and also that the Rights of the Womans Child by her former Husband are Secured according to Discipline and report to our next meeting. John Haworth produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia Dated the 24th: 11 mo. last for himself, Mary his wife and their two Children to wit Martha and Hannah which was read and receiv'd. Nathan Wright reports he has informed Asher Brown and Jacob Brown of the Judgment of this Meeting against them and their Right of appeal he is desired to
continue his care of Abraham Browns Case as directed and report to next meeting. Isaac Wright reports that Christopher Witt Shourds has been informed of the judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal. The Testification of this meeting against Joseph Mitten and Lucretia his wife was read approv'd and Sign'd Isaac Bullock and Barzillai Forman are desired to give them a Copy and inform them of their right of appeal and if they do not appeal to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at upperfreehold and Mansfield and report to our next meeting. Isaac Bullock reports that apollo Woodward has been informed of the Judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal and published the Testification agreeable to direction of last meeting. Edward Rockhill reports that Joseph Tallman and Deborah Penock has been informed of the Judgment of this meeting against them and their right of appeal. Stacy Potts reports that Achsah Lambert has been informed of the Judgment of this meeting against her and her right of appeal. Isaac Antrum produced an Acknowledgement condemning his having paid a fine for refusing to bear arms which was read and receiv'd. The Preparative meeting of upperfreehold reports that William West hath been guilty of Taking spirituous Liquor to excess, using unbecoming Language and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings. Benjamin Field and Isaac Wright are appointed to let him know the changes against him and that unless he condemns those disorders to the satisfaction of the meeting friends will be under the necessity to Testify against him and report to our next meeting. Joshua Newbold produced an Acknowledgment condemning his having paid a fine in lieu of personal service in the military way which was read and receiv'd. Ann Morriss had a Certificate to Merion or Haverford monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Martha Morriss had a Certificate to Gwyned Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania. The Preparative Meeting of Stony Brook informs that James Olden has Transgressed the Rules of our Discipline by being concerned in Military services and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings, William Clark and Isaac Clark are appointed to let him know the Charges against him and that unless he condemns the said Transgressions to the satisfaction of Friends the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him and report to our next meeting. The Preparative meeting of Chesterfield report that Joseph Taylor hath paid a fine in lieu of personal services in the war attended Trainings and been concern�d in Horse Racing, Fretwell Wright and Amos Middleton are appointed to let him know the Charges against him and that unless he condemns the said Transgressions to the satisfaction of Friends the meeting will be under a necessity to Testify against him and report to our next meeting. Joseph Horner proposed the recommending Mary Clark and Hannah Clark Wife of Benjamin Clark as Elders in society to the select meeting which this meeting concurs with and recommends them accordingly. Solomon Ivins having appealed from the Judgment of this meeting confirmed by the Quarterly Meeting and not having attended the Yearly Meeting to prosecute the said appeal or sent satisfactory reasons for his absence the said yearly meeting gives Liberty and the Quarterly Meeting directs this meeting to proceed and publish the Testificatioin against him agreeable to Discipline wherefore Jonathan Barton and John Combs are appointed to publish it at the Close of a First Day meeting at Mansfield and the meeting near Robins's and report to our next meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield 4th: 2 mo: 1779. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Benjamin Catharell and Sarah Parker report they attended and thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished William Stevenson having forgot to bring the Certificate he is desired to produce it to our next meeting to be recorded. Jacob Middleton and Hannah Tillton appeared and declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order and Isaiah Robins and Benjamin Linton are appointed to attend the Marriage produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to our next meeting. Mary Bishop had a Certificate for herself and son Job Bishop in his Minority to Mountholly Monthly meeting. Sarah Wright (widow) had a Certificate for her Daughter Tomasine to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Mary Middleton junr. produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting at Haddonfield Dated the 9th: 11 mo: last which was read and receiv'd. Anna Foster produced an Acknowledgement condemning her giving way to unchaste freedom before Marriage, marrying in a manner contrary to good order and to a man not in membership which was read and referr'd to the further consideration of our next meeting. Barzillai Furman and Isaac Bullock reports that Joseph Mitten and Lucretia his Wife has been acquaint with the Testification of this meeting against them and they did not intend to appeal and that it has been Published at Mansfield and upperfreehold meetings. A Testification was produced against Thomas Bullock (in the place of the former one which was or is not to be found) which was read approv'd and sign'd his case is continued under the care of William Stevenson and Robert Kirby.
This Meeting taking into consideration the proposal of Mansfields preparative meeting concurrs therewith and appoints Barzillai Furman an overseer of that meeting. The preparative Meeting of Chesterfield reports that Joseph King who resides within the compass of Kingwood Monthly meeting has been guilty of unchaste freedom with a woman he afterward married in a manner contrary to our Discipline and neglects applying for a Certificate from this meeting has been treated with but doth not make satisfaction Isaiah Robins and Stacy Potts are appointed to inform him of the Charges against him endeavour to bring him to a sense of his Transgression and let him know that unless he condemns them to the satisfaction of Friends the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him. The Preparative Meeting of upperfreehold reports that Isaiah Hopkins and Edward Hopkins have gone out in Marriage been active in Military services and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings Alexander Howard and Isaac Bullock are desired to acquaint them with the Charges against them, and that unless they condemn the said Transgressions to the Satisfaction of Friends the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against them. The Week day meeting near Robins's is allowed to be held till our Monthly Meeting in the 8th month next under the care of William Stevenson, John Elliss and Aaron Ivins. At a Monthly Meeting of Friend held at Chesterfield the 4th: 3 mo: 1779. Jacob Stokes and Hannah Hains appeard and declar'd their Intentions of Marriage with each other he was informed that a Certificate would be expected next meeting and Joseph Pancoast and William Satterthwait are appointed to enquire whether the rights of the Children of the woman friend by her former Husband are secured according to our Discipline and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of Jacob Middleton and Hannah Tillton report they attended and thought it orderly accomplished.
Caleb Ogbun reports that Thomas Furman is not disposed to comply with the advice of Friends. Therefore this meeting disowns him the said Thomas Furman from being a member of our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his Error and complies therewith William Stevenson is appointed to give him a copy of this minute let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. One of the Friends appointed to the care of Thomas Watson�s Case reports that he is not disposed to comply with the advice of Friends therefore this meeting disowns him the said Thomas Watson from being a member of our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his error and complies therewith Fretwell Wright is appointed to give him a copy of this minute let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. William Stevenson reports he has acquainted Thomas Bullock with the Testification of this meeting against him informed him of his right of appeal and published the Testification agreeable to direction of the meeting. The Meeting taking into consideration Anna Fosters Acknowledgement and being informed the Women�s Meeting are satisfied conclude to receive it and appoints Isaac Wright to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Bordentown and report to our next meeting. Abner Stewards Acknowledgment coming under the consideration of the Meeting was agreed to be received. The friends appointed to that service report they have Published friends Testification against Solomon Ivins agreeable to direction of the meeting Caleb Shins case coming under consideration of the meeting, his Acknowledgment is agreed to be receiv'd and Isaiah Robins is appointed to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. The Preparative Meeting of upperspringfield reports that Daniel Newbold is the reputed Father of an unlawful begotten Child has been guilty of unbecoming Language and striking a man in Anger, Joseph Pancoast and Richard Furman are appointed to let him know the Charges and that unless he reforms and condemns those disorders to the satisfaction of friends he will be Testify'd against.
The Preparative Meeting of Mansfield reports that William Lippincott has bore Arms as a Soldier been guilty of unchase freedom with a woman he has since married and neglects the attendance of our Religious meeting Caleb Shreve and William Satterthwait are appointed to let him know the Charges and that unless he condemns them to the satisfaction of Friends he will be Testify'd against. The Women meeting reports that Ann Hopkins Wife of Joseph Hopkins hath a long time neglected the attendance of our religious Meetings and have discharged their duty toward her, therefore this meeting disowns her from being a Member of our religious society untill she becomes sensible of her Error and condemns it to the Satisfaction of Friends. Alexander Howard and Nathan Wright are appointed to inform her thereof and of her right of appeal and report to our next meeting. The Womens meeting likewise report that Rebekah Slack hath gone out in Marriage and is joined to another society, therefore this meeting disowns her from being a member of our religious society untill she becomes sensible of her Error and and condemns it to the satisfaction of Friends John Combs is appointed to inform her thereof and of her right of appeal and report to next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 1st: 4 mo: 1779. Jacob Stokes and Hannah Hains appear'd and Declar'd they continued their Intention of Marriage with each other he produced a Certificate from the monthly meeting of Haddonfield. William Satterthwait and Joseph Pancoast report they have made enquiry and did not find but that the rights of the Children of the woman friend by her former Husband were secured and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order. William Satterthwait and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to attend the Marriage
produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to next meeting. Nathan Robins and Joyce Burnet appear'd and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other, Thomas Thorn and James Lawrie are appointed to enquire into his clearness from others and whether the rights of her children by a former Husband are secured according to Discipline and report to our next meeting. Sarah Smith Wife of Joseph Smith had a Certificate to Concord monthly meeting in Pennsylvania. Sarah Catharell Wife of Benjamin Cathrell had a Certificate to Burlington monthly meeting. Nathan Wright reports that Abraham Brown has been informed of the Testification of this meeting against him and his right of appeal and that the Testification has been published agreeable to direction of the Meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against William West for taking Spirituous Liquor to excess using unbecoming Language and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which was read, approv'd & sign'd Isaac Wright and Isaac Bullock are appointed to give him a Copy. let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold & Bordentown and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Joseph Taylor for paying a fine in lieu of personal Service in the war, answering at a place of Training and Horse Racing which was read approv'd and sign'd Nathan Middleton is appointed to give him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to our next meeting. The request of Mary Steward coming under the consideration of the meeting after due deliberation was granted and she is taken under the care of Friends. Testification was produced to this meeting against Isaiah Hopkins and Edward Hopkins for
Marrying to those who are not in membership, being active in military services and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which were read approvd and sign'd, Alexander Howard and Isaac Bullock are appointed to acquaint them therewith and of their right of appeal and as Isaiah Hopkins was married by a Priest if he doth not appeal to Publish the Testification against him at the close of a first day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. John Combs reports that Rebekah slack has been inform'd of the Judgment of this meeting against her and of her right of appeal. Barzillai Furman and Isaac Wright report they have settled with Joseph Ridgway for keeping Hannah Schooley and find the sum of Sixty Five Pounds Twelve Shillings and six pence due to him reckoned to the third of this month which the Treasurer is directed to pay, and as Joseph is desirous of her being removed the said friends are desired to procure some other place as much as they can to her satisfaction and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield by adjournment the 15th: 4 mo: 1779. Caleb Wright son of Samuel Wright had a Certificate on account of marriage to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 5 mo: 1779. Nathan Robins and Joyce Burnet appeared and declared they continued their Intention of marriage with each other and the friend appointed to make enquiry report the rights of her Children are secured and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Thomas Thorn and James Lawrie are appointed
to attend the marriage produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to our next meeting. John Ware junr. and Catharine Titus appeared and published their intentions of Marriage with Each other John produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting and Catharine her Parents consent in writing and they were informed that his Fathers consent would be expected at our next Meeting. William Satterthwait and Joseph Pancoast report they attended the Marriage of Jacob Stokes and Hannah Hains and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. William Stevenson reports he has informed Thomas Forman of the Judgement of this meeting against him and his right of appeal. Fretwell Wright reports that he has informed Thomas Watson of the Judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Job Pearson for neglecting to produce a Certificate to this meeting selling a man for a slave and refusing to comply with the advice of Friends by manumitting one he has under his care which was read, approv'd and Sign'd Stacy Potts is appointed to give him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Joseph King of Kingwood for being guilty of unchaste freedom with a woman he afterward married in a manner contrary to our Discipline and neglecting to apply for a Certificate from this meeting, which was read approved & Sign'd Stacy Potts is appointed to give him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Kingwood and report to our next meeting. Isaac Bullock reports that Isaiah Hopkins and Edward Hopkins has been informed of the Judgment.
of this meeting against them and their right of appeal and the Testification against Isaiah has been published agreeable to direction of last meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Daniel Newbold for becoming the reputed father of an unlawful begotten Child, being guilty of striking a man in anger and using unbecoming Language, which was read approv'd and sign'd Joseph Pancoast, Richard Furman and Isaiah Robins are appointed to give him a copy let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperspringfield, Mansfield, and Chesterfield and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against William Lippincott for being guilty of unchaste freedom with a Woman he has since gone out in Marriage with, bearing of Arms in a Warlike manner and neglecting the attendance of our religious meeting, which was read and approv'd and sign'd Edward Rockhill is appointed to give him a copy let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Mansfield and report to next meeting. Alexander Howard reports that Ann Hopkins has been informed of the Judgment of this meeting against her and of her right of appeal. Mary Taylor Wife of Mahlon Taylor had a Certificate to King Wood Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting on behalf of Susannah Rockhill from Egg Harbor Monthly Meeting dated the 11th: 2nd: 1779 which was read and receiv'd. The Womens Meeting laid before this meeting a complaint against sarah Bunting wife of Jesse Bunting for having gone out in Marriage and neglecting the attendance of our religious meeting.
Also Lucy Blake late Brown for marrying contrary to good order of Friends to one not in membership, having unchaste freedom before marriage and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. Likewise Margaret Brown and Elizabeth her Daughter for neglecting the attendance of our Religious Meetings. And Elizabeth French for having an illegitimate Child and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings Alexander Howard and Nathan Middleton are appointed to let them know the Charges and that unless they make satisfaction the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against them. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting reports that John Robins is charged with being the father of an unlawfull begotten child and going out in Marriage James Lawrie is appointed to let him know the changes and that unless he makes satisfaction the meeting will be under the necessity to Testify against him. Said Meeting Likewise reports that Isaac Reckless is charged with being guilty of Fornication striking a man in Anger using profane Language, Drinking Strong Liquor to excess. and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings and the Committee on Negroe affairs reports that he refuses to comply with the advice of friends by manumitting those negroes on whom he has power to make claim, Joseph Bullock and Fretwell Wright are appointed to let him know the Charges and that unless he complies with the advice of Friends and makes Satisfaction he will be Testify'd against. Said Meeting also informs that James Borden has gone out in Marriage with a woman not in membership had a Child sooner after marriage than reputable and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings Thomas Thorn and Samuel Middleton are appointed to let him know the Charges and that unless he condemns them to the satisfaction of Friends he will be Testifyd against.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd. 6 mo: 1779. John Ware junr. and Catharine Titus appear'd and Declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other he produced his Fathers Consent in Writing and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Robert Emley and Richard Furman are appointed to attend the Marriage produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Nathan Robins and Joyce Burnet, report they attended and thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Clerk reports that Job Pearson has been acquainted with the Judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal. The Friends appointed to the care of William Wests Case report he has been informed of the Judgment of this meeting against him and that he did not intend to appeal and the Testification has been published at upperfreehold and Bordentown agreeable to direction of the meeting. Caleb Ogbun reports he has acquainted Anthony Woodward son of Anthony with the Judgment of this meeting against him some time ago. and that he did not intend to appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against James Olden for personal service in the Militia Training and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which was read, approv'd and Sign'd William Clark is appointed to give him a copy if requird inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to the care of Daniel Newbolds Case report he has been acquainted with the Judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal and it has been published at upperspringfield they are desired to continue their care and publish it at Chesterfield
and Mansfield agreeable to direction of last Meeting. Edward Rockhill reports that William Lippincott has been acquianted with the Judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal and it has been published agreeable to direction of the Meeting. John Elliss is recommended by this Meeting as an Elder to the select Meeting. The preparative Meeting of upperfreehold reports that John Brown neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings John Elliss and Alexander Howard are appointed to let him know the charge and that unless he reforms and makes satisfaction he will be Testified against. A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Abington Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania on behalf of William Simpson which was read and receiv'd. A Certificate was likewise produced from Kingwood Monthly Meeting on behalf of Doughty Stockton which was read and receiv'd. Aaron Wright produced an Acknowledgement condemning his marrying by a Majestrate to a woman related between first and Second Cousins which is referred to our next meeting under the care of Joseph Bullock. The Womens meeting informs that Sarah Trecher hath sometime since laid an Acknowledgement before that meeting for marrying contrary to Discipline being guilty of unchaste freedom before marriage with a man not of our society and that they think her not in a suitable disposition of mind to make Acknowledgment. Also that Achsah Bullock the wife of Thomas Bullock having married contrary to Discipline has been guilty of unchaste freedom before marriage that she produced an Acknowledgement but on being visited appears neither desirous nor in a disposition to make satisfaction. Likewise that Sarah Ivins laid an Acknowledgment before that meeting condemning her marrying by a Priest to a man not in membership and neglects the attendance of our
Religious meetings which they were not free to except. And also that sarah Beck late Scattergood is marry'd contrary to Discipline and to a man not in membership having been precautiond. Alexander Howard John Elliss Nathan Wright and Samuel Wright junr. are appointed to prepare Testifications against them for the inspection of our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 1st: 7 mo: 1779. One of the friends appointed to attend the marriage of John War junr. and Catharine Titus report they attended and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the marriage Certificate to be recorded. Nathan Middleton reports that Joseph Taylor hath been informed of the judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal and that the Testification has been published as directed. The Clark reports that Joseph King of King Wood hath been informed of the Judgment of this meeting against him that he did not intend to appeal and the Testification has been published as Directed. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Sarah Bunting wife of Jesse Bunting for marrying contrary to good order to one not in membership and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd & Sign'd and Joseph Forsyth is appointed to give her a copy if required let her know her right of appeal and report to our next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Lucy Blake for outgoing in marriage with a man not in membership with us having unchaste freedom before marriage with him and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. Also a
Testification against Elizabeth French for having an Illegitimate Child and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. And likewise a Testification against Margaret Brown for neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which were read approvd & sign'd. John Elliss and Alexander Howard are appointed to give them copies if required let them know their right of appeal and if they do not appeal to publish these against Lucy Black and Elizabeth French at the close of a First Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against John Robins for being reputed the Father of an unlawful begotten Child and going out in Marriage which was read, approvd and sign'd and William Stevenson and John Elliss is appointed to give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at the meeting near Robins�s and report to our next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Isaac Reckless for becoming the reputed Father of an Illegitimate Child being guilty of Drinking strong Liquor to Excess, striking a man in anger, using profane Language, neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings, and refusing to comply with the advice of Friends in manumitting those negroes on whom he has power to make claim which was read, approv'd and Signd and Joseph Forsyth and Isaac Wright are appointed to give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and Bordentown and report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Wrights Town Monthly Meeting on behalf of Susannah Stokes Dated the first of the 6 mo. 1779. Also a Certificate from the Northern District of philadelphia on behalf of Sarah Lewis Dated the 27th: 4 mo: 1779
Likewise a Certificate from shrewsbury on behalf of Lydia Corless in her minority Dated the 1st: 3 mo: 1779 which were all read and receivd. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Sarah Tucker for going out in Marriage with a man not in membership with us and having unchaste freedom with him before Marriage which was read approv'd and Sign'd and Isaiah Robins is appointed to give her a copy if required let her know her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Achsah Bullock for having unchaste freedom before marriage with a man she has since married contrary to Discipline which was read, approv'd and sign'd and Barzillai Furman is appointed to give her a copy if required let her know her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Mansfield and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against sarah Ivins for going out in marriage with a man not in membership with us by a priest and neglecting the attendance of our relgious meetings which was read, approv'd and Sign'd and William Stevenson is appinted to give her a copy if required let her know her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to our next meeting.
A Testification was produced to this meeting against Sarah Beck for going out in Marriage with a man not in membership with us contrary to the advice of friends which was read approv'd and Sign'd and Barzillai Furman is appointed to give her a Copy if requir'd and let her know her right of appeal and report to our next meeting. Benjamin White had a Certificate of removal to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. The appointment of a future Clark coming under the consideration of this meeting Samuel Wright junr. being present and willing to serve is appointed Clerk for this monthly meeting and Stacy Potts produced the papers in his Hands belonging to the meeting which were Deliver'd to Samuel Wrights Care and Benjamin Linton Amos Middleton and Isaiah Robins are appointed to examine the said papers with the minutes and the Books and papers in Amos Middletons Hands and report to our next meeting. The Preparative Meeting of Chesterfield report that Daniel Taylor has paid Fines to exempt him from personal service in the militia, Isaac Wright and John Taylor of Bordentown are appointed to treat with him on the occasion and report to our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th: 8 mo: 1779. The Memorials were produced to this meeting concerning Edward Whitcraft, William Morris, Samuel Black Benjamin Field, and Patience Middleton Deceased which were Read, approved and Sign'd. John Elliss and Samuel Wright junr. are desired to Transcribe and forward them to the next Quarterly Meeting.
The Queries were read and consider'd and answer'd as follows. 1st. Meetings are all kept and generally well attended on First Days, on other days of the week not so well, by all as could be desired, save Trenton. one week day meeting omitted, though some amendment we think in some places, the Hour observed by most, a Drowsy Spirit prevails in some at times mostly clear of other indecencies. 2nd. Love and unity doth not subsist so fully in some Places as could be Desired. Tale bearing back biting, and evil reports Discouraged and when Differences arise, endeavours are used to end them. 3rd. Care is taken by some to bring up those under their care in plainness, in others it is too much neglected, the reading of pernicious Books discouraged but the corrupt conversation of the world is too prevalent. 4th. There is too great a neglect amongst us in most of the particulars of this Querie altho care is taken. 5th. We believe this Querie is mostly comply'd with. 6th. We know not of any takes or Administers Oaths as to priests wages and Church sales. clear as far as appears, not all clear of military Services we are Straightned respecting most of the remainder of this Query. 7th. Clear of Importing purchasing, Disposing of or Holding slaves except a few instances which is under care we believe the other part clear except too much remissness in respect to their religious Education. 8th. We believe mostly clear of the forepart of this Querie, but we fear not all so punctual to their promises, and just in the payment of their debts as is desired. 9th. We hope offenders are dealt with in meekness though some delays appears. Answer to the four annual Queries. 1st. None deceased since last year, but 5 memorials are Sent up which were reported to before.
2nd. None. 3rd. Some sober People have been joined to Friends since last year by request. 4th. The Queries were read in this meeting with the Answers from our several preparative meetings and the foregoing answers founded thereon. The Committee appointed by the monthly Meeting to advise and assist those Negroes and their Children who have been restored to Freedom particularly in the Instruction of the Christian Religion and the pious Education of their offspring have attended to that service and visited all such within the compass of this monthly Meeting and advised them therein as way opened and we find there is but few of those people who attend our meetings having but little savour of true Religion they are generally ignorant as to reading and writing both old and young yet we hope there is an increasing care among friends to advise and encourage such of our members who have the care of their young ones, to be more attentive towards them in these necessary points and that on all occasions we shew forth a Christian and Benevolent spirit towards them, signed on behalf of all the committee by Benj�n. Clarke. A Testification was produced to this meeting against David Wright junr. for marrying contrary to Discipline to a relation between first and second cousin and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd and Sign'd he being present informed the meeting he intended to appeal to the Quarter and desired a copy of the Testification against him which John Elliss is appointed to give him the following friends are appointed to attend the Quarter with the proceedings of the meeting in his case to witt John Elliss Caleb Ogbun Barzillai Furman and Joseph Forsyth.
Jonathan Rulon produced an Acknowledgement to this meeting condemning his having unchase freedom with her that is his Wife and being married by a hired Minister to a Woman not in membership which was read and receiv'd. Joseph Forsyth is appointed to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. William Clark reports he has gave James Olden a copy of the Testification against him and informed him of his right of appeal. Joseph Forsyth reports he has informed Sarah Bunting of her right of appeal. The Testification against Isaac Reckless has been published as Directed. A Testification was produced to this meeting against James Borden for going out in marriage with a Woman not in Membership with us and having a Child sooner after marriage than was reputable and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd and sign'd and Thomas Thorn is desired to give him a copy thereof if required let him know his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield. Hannah Stokes had a Certificate of removal to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Aaron Wright for marrying contrary to the good order established amongst as to a relation between first and second cousins which was read approv'd and sign'd and John Elliss and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting.
Certificates were produced to this meeting from Haddon-Field Monthly Meeting on behalf of susannah Branson and Marcy Branson..... From Egg Harbour Monthly Meeting of behalf of Elizabeth Parker and two children, Elizabeth and Edward From Burlington Monthly Meeting on behalf of Rachel Collins and her Children, Rebekah, Charles, Sarah, Elizabeth and Thomas which were read and receiv'd. Henry page produced a certificate to this meeting for himself susannah his wife & their child John from Burlington monthly meeting which was read & rec'd. Barzillai Furman reports he has informed Sarah Beck of the judgment of this meeting against her, and of her right of appeal. Isaiah Robins reports he has informed Sarah Tucker of her right of appeal has sent her a copy of the Testification against her & published it as Directed. (omitted earning in before that minute of Barzillais.) The Friends appointed to Examine the Books Minutes and papers in the hands of Samuel Wright junr. and Amos Middleton produced the following report to wit we the committee appointed to examine the papers Delivered by Stacy Potts into the hands of Samuel Wright, and minutes Books and papers in the Hands of Amos Middleton; First in the hands of Amos Middleton. Two Bound Books with Minutes recorded therein and Sixteen Books of rough Minutes, also a large Quantity of Extracts, Epistles, Certificates, Acknowledgments and other papers belonging to the Meeting, Also a Book called a General Testimony, Likewise an old Book with Births and Marriage Certificates Recorded therein, Also a Box to keep the abovesaid Books and papers in; Secondly in the Hands of Samuel Wright Two Books of Rough Minutes also several Extracts, Certificates Acknowledgments and other loose papers Likewise a Bound Book with Marriage Certificates and Births and Burials Recorded therein. 24th: 7 mo: 1779 . Amos Middleton Benjamin Linton Isaiah Robins. Amos Middleton is desired to Deliver the Books papers and Minutes in his hands to Samuel Wright junr. who is desired to take care of them on Behalf of the meeting. Barzillai Furman reports he has informed Achsah Bullock of her night of appeal that the Testification against her has been published as directed (this minute should be next that report of Isaiah Robins).
The committee on the establishment of Schools report some care is taken agreeable to the advice of the yearly meeting and some progress made in some places they are desired to continue their care The Preparative Meeting of Chesterfield report Jacob Ridgway is guilty of Taking strong Drink to Excess and has been active in military services and neglects attending our religious meetings Benjamin Field and William Abbot are appointed to let him know the Charges against him that if he doth not condemn the same he will be Testify'd against and report to next meeting. The said Preparative meeting likewise report John Appleton refuses to manumit a Negroe he has under his care has been concern'd in military services or measures and neglects attending our religious meetings Abraham Appleton and Josiah Appleton has been concern'd in Military Measures and neglects attending our religious Meetings. Josiah Furman and Abraham Skirim are appointed to let them know the Charges against them that if they do not make satisfaction they will be Testifyd against and report to next meeting. John Elliss reports that he has informed Elizabeth Brown of the Judgment of this meeting that she doth not appear disposed to make satisfaction therefore this meeting Disowns her the said Elizabeth Brown from being any longer a member of our religious society untill she comes to a sense of her Error condemning the same as Discipline Directs and John Elliss is appointed to give her a copy of this Minute and let her know her right of appeal and report to next meeting. Chesterfield preparative meeting reports Samuel Bunting has taken the Test Isaiah Robins and Isaac Wright are appointed to treat with him and report to next meeting.
The Committee who were appointed to enquire how far Friends have through fear, or from lucrative motives Baulked our religious Testimony against war report, John Thorn has taken the Test, paid fines, and hired a man to go out in the Militia. Isaac Field has paid a fine for his servant in lieu of personal service holds an office of Trust in the present unsettled state of publick affairs, and is supposed to have taken the Test. Isaac Kowgill has taken the Test and holds offices of Trust in the present unsettled state of publick affairs; Edward Brooks junr. has taken the Test; Marmaduke Watson has taken the Test; James Taylor has taken the Test; John Wetherill has paid a fine for his boy in lieu of personal service in the Militia and after his Goods were sold he paid the Money and look them again. Fretwell Wright, Caleb Ogborn, John Elliss and Barzillai Furman are appointed to Treat with them and report to next meeting. The said committee likewise report that Nathan Beakes junr. has paid fines for military Services, Josiah Furman and John Haworth are appointed to treat with him and inform him that if he doth not make satisfaction he will be Testifyd against and report to next meeting The said committee also reports that Mary Pope refuses to comply with friends advice in manumitting a Negroe agreeable to the Direction of the yearly meeting and disposed of another upon uncertain Terms of Freedom Barzillai Furman and Samuel Satterthwait are appointed to treat with her and inform her if she doth not comply with the advice of the yearly meeting and condemn the same she will be Testifyd against and report to next meeting. Isaac Ivins junr. produced an Acknowledgment to this meeting condemning his having signed the Association and paying fines in lieu of personal service in the war which was read and referr'd for the consideration of next meeting. Amos Middleton reports that the minutes which were sometime back ordered to be revised and recorded are Done. Amos Middleton and Benjamin Linton are appointed to settle with the friend who recorded them and report to next meeting
A Testification was produced to our last meeting against Sarah Ivins which was then read and approvd and ordered to be signd which was omitted by the Clark a copy of which was given her the said Testification was produced to this meeting after being transcribed was approvd and sign'd. William Stevenson and John Elliss are appointed to give her a copy and let her know her right of appeal and report to next meeting. [margin beside above:] this minute ought to be the 3rd minute back in the Adjornment. The weeks Day meeting near Robins's is allow'd to be held till the Monthly Meeting in the second month next under the care of William Stevenson, John Elliss Joshua Gibbs, Nathan Wright and Benjamin Linton. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 9 mo: 1779. Joseph Forsyth reports he has published Jonathan Rulon�s Acknowledgement as directed. John Elliss reports he has given Lucy Blake Elizabeth French & Margaret Brown copies of the Testifications of the Meeting against them and inform'd them of their right of appeal that the Testifications against Lucy Blake and Elizabeth French has been published as directed. William Stevenson reports John Robins has been inform'd of the Judgment of the meeting against him and his right of appeal that the Testification against him has been published as directed. Thomas Thorn reports he has informed James Borden of the Judgment of the meeting against him and his right of appeal, that the Testification has been published as directed. Joseph Forsyth reports Aaron Wright has been served with a copy of the Testification of the meeting
against him that he intends to appeal to the Quarterly meeting from the Judgment of this meeting against him, Barzillai Furman, Nathan Wright, Aaron Ivins and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to attend the Quarter with the proceedings of the meeting in his case. John Elliss reports Sarah Ivins has been served with a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her, that she intends to appeal to the Quarterly Meeting from the Judgment of this meeting against her, James Lawrie Richard Wey Furman, Benjamin Field and John Elliss are appointed to attend the Quarter with the proceedings of the Meetings in her case. Benjamin Clark report the friends appointed, have met with the Friends of Kingwood and Settled the Quota between that Monthly Meeting and this for the present at Twenty five shillings in [Pounds] 100. for the yearly Meeting Stock with which this meeting concurs. John Elliss reports he gave Elizabeth Brown a copy of a minute of the last meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal. Margaret Bispham had a Certificate of removal to Evesham Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Elizabeth Donalson from the Monthly Meeting of the Southern District of Philadelphia which was read & Receiv�d The Preparative Meeting of Chesterfield informs that Samuel Robins has gone out in Marriage with a woman not of our Religioius Society and that by a Hireling Minister and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings Aaron Ivins and John Combs are appointed to inform him of the Charges against him and that if he doth not condemn the Same he will be Testify'd against. (The friends appointed to settle with the friend who Recorded the minutes produced the following report to wit we have settled with Edmond Bower according to appointment of the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield and agree to allow him 24 1/2 Bushels of Wheat for recording 286 Pages of said meetings minutes. 1st. 9 mo. Amos Middleton Benj�n. Linton
which this meeting approves of) and Nathan Robins, William Wilson Joseph Forsyth Isaac Bullock, Richard Wey furman Samuel Satterthwait, Thomas More, Abraham Skirm, Isaac Clark and Aaron Ivins, are appointed to collect the said 24 1/2 Bushels of Wheat, and 30 Bushels for Emanuel Davenport for keeping Jesse Forsyth and [Pounds] 10 in hard money for the use of the poor. John West produced an Acknowledgment to this meeting wherein he condemns his having paid a man the money that he had before paid to save his creature from being sold to pay a fine Demanded of him for his apprentice not going out in the Militia. the consideration of which is referr'd to next meeting. An Acknowledgment of Meribah Fowlers was produced to this meeting from the Womens Meeting wherein she condemns her having whipt sarah Bunting with a rod which was read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the seventh of the Tenth month 1779. Caleb Shinn had a Certificate of removal for himself, his Wife and their Children, Thomas, Kedar, and Sarah to the Monthly Meeting of Mount Holly. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Daniel Taylor for paying fines to exempt him from personal Service in War which was read, approv'd and sign'd Isaiah Robins & Isaac Wright are appointed to give him a copy if requir'd let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. John Wetherill produced an Acknowledgment to this meeting condemning his having paid a Military fine Demanded on account of his Lad and for buying his Waggon after it was Destrain'd & sold which was read and receivd. Andrew Craig had a Certificate of removal for himself and Wife to Burlington Monthly meeting. William Simpson had a Certificate of removal to Abington Monthly Meeting.
Mary Allen had a Certificate of Removal to Raway Monthly Meeting being in her minority. John Wests Acknowledgment is receiv'd. Stacy Potts continuing his Request of being released from the appointment of an overseer. his request is complyd with and he is accordingly released from said appointment. Gamaliel Warren produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his having paid a fine in lieu of personal service in the military way which was read and receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs that Rhoda Osborn late Rogers has gone out in Marriage with a man not in membership and that by a priest being precautioned, Isaac Wright and John Taylor of Bordentown are appointed to prepare a Testification against her for the inspection of next meeting. [Crossed out: A Minute of the Quarterly Meeting respecting Trenton Meeting being read and the consideration thereof coming before the Meeting. Isaiah Robins, Benjamin Linton Joshua Gibbs, Nathan Wright, Benjamin Clark, Joseph Forsyth, William Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to take that Meeting under their care and to visit and enquire into the state of its members and endeavour to strengthen and encourage them to a Discharge of their Religious Duty of Keeping up their Meetings on First and other Days of the week with Reputation and report to next meeting.] At A Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 11 mo: 1779. Isaiah Robins reports he has informed Daniel Taylor of the Judgment of this meeting against him and his right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Jacob Ridgway for taking spirituous Liquor to Excess, being active in military services and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which was read approv'd and Sign'd Benjamin Field and William Abbot are appointed to give him a copy if required let him know his right of appeal & if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first D[ay]
Meeting at Bordentown and report to next meeting. Testifications were produced to this meeting against John Appleton for being active in military affairs neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings and holding a Negroe in Bondance and refusing to manumit the same agreeable to the advice of the yearly meeting. Likewise against Josiah Appleton for being active in military affairs and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. Also against Abraham Appleton for being active in military affairs and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings. he being absent in the army friends have not had an opportunity with him which were read, approv'd and Sign'd. Abraham Skirm and Josiah Furman are appointed to give them copies if required, let them know their right of appeal and report to next meeting. Isaiah Robins reports himself and the other Friend have had an opportunity with Samuel Bunting and that it appears the meeting has been wrong informd it not appearing he has taken the test. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Mary Pope for refusing to comply with the advice of Friends in manumitting a Negroe she has under her care & Disposing of another on uncertain Terms of Freedom which was read approv'd and Sign'd William Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to give her a copy if required let her know her right of appeal and report to next meeting. James Potter had a Certificate of Removal to Evesham monthly meeting being in his minority. Joseph Forsyth reports on behalf of the committee that most of them attended at Trenton and
[Crossed out: and find that the meeting there has been kept up ever since the time mentioned of its being Dropt they likewise gave such advice as they thought needfull on the occasion they are Desired to continue further care agreeable to the Direction of the Quarterly meeting and the last monthly Meeting and report to next meeting.] The Womens Meeting informs that Elizabeth Smith has married contrary to Discipline to a man not in membership and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings. Caleb Shreve and Edward Rockhill are appointed to Prepare a Testification against her for the inspection of next meeting and acquaint her therewith. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 12 mo: 1779. William Satterthwait reports Mary Pope has been served with a copy of the Testification of this meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal. An Acknowledgment of Rhoda Middletons was produced to this meeting by the womens meeting wherein she condemns slighting the advice of friends and breaking the rules of good order by keeping Company with a man not belonging to our religious Society on account of Marriage and likewise having committed Fornication with him the consideration of which is referr'd to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Rhoda Osborn (late Rogers) for going out in Marriage with a man not in membership with us being precautioned which was read approvd and sign'd Isaac Wright is appointed to give her a copy if required let her know her right of appeal and report to next meeting. Joseph Vanlaw produced a certificate from Little Egg Harbour monthly meeting to this meeting which was read and receiv'd.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 1 mo: 1780. Samuel Wright junr. inform'd the meeting he has receiv'd of Amos Middleton the Books, Minutes and papers Belonging to the meeting as Directed. Willim Abbot reports he has inform'd Jacob Ridgway of his right of appeal and offer'd him a copy of the Testification of this meeting against him. Stacy Potts reports that John Appleton and Josiah Appleton have been served with copies of the Testification of the meeting against them and informd them of their right of appeal the friends heretofore appointed are desired to continue their care of Abraham Appleton case and report when done. Samuel Bunting had a Certificate of removal for himself, Wife and four children to wit William Samuel, Daniel, and Margaret, being in their minority to the Falls Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania. Our Esteemed friends Mary Stevenson and Rebekah Wright signifying their concern of visiting some Meetings in Pennsylvania with which this meeting concurs and unite with their publick Testimony recommending them to the protection of pure wisdom with desires for their Preservation and safe return and the Clark is desired to give them a copy of this minute. Testifications were produced to this meeting against John Thorn who has so far deviated from our religious principles as to take the Test and pay fines in lieu of personal service in the militia and hiring a man to act therein. Also against James Taylor who hath taken the Test.
Likewise against Nathan Beakes junr. for paying fines in Lieu of personal service in the militia which were read, approv'd and sign�d. Stacy Potts, Isaac Wright, and William Satterthwait are appointed to give them copies if required and inform them of their right of appeal. At a Monthly Meeting held by adjournment at Chesterfield the 20th: 1 mo: 1780. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Samuel Robins for consumating his marriage with a woman not in membership with us and by a Priest and neglecting the attendance of our Religious Meetings which was read aprpov'd and Sign'd James Lawrie is appointed to give him a copy if required let him know his right of apeal, and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. Rhoda Middletons Acknowledgment was receiv'd and James Lawrie and Samuel Satterthwait are appointed to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield and upperspringfield and report to next meeting. A Receipt of Edmond Bowers was produced to this meeting for 24 1/2 Bushels of Wheat it being for Recording 286 Pages of this meetings minutes. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Elizabeth Smith, for going out in marriage with a man not in membership with us and not attending our religious meetings which was read, approv�d and sign�d and Barzillai Furman is appointed to give her a copy if required & inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meetings. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 2 mo: 1780.
Joseph Bullock junr. and Lydia Lawrie appear'd at this meeting and declared their intentions of marriage with each other their parents consenting. William Stevenson and Nathan Wright are appointed to enquire into his clearness with any other on that account and report to next meeting. Whereas Isaac Kowgill hath so far Deviated from our Religious principles as to hold offices of Trust in the present unsettled State of publick affairs and has taken the Test of Allegiance for which he has been laboured with and Declines making Satisfaction therefore this meeting Disowns him the said Isaac Kowgill from being any longer a member of our Religious Society untill he comes to a sense of his Error and condemns the same as Discipline directs and Isaac Wright is appointed to give him a copy of this minute let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. Stacy Potts reports he has informed Nathan Beaks junr. of his right of appeal and offered him a copy of the Testification of this meeting against him. Isaac Wright reports he has informed John Thorn of his right of appeal and gave him a copy of the Testification of this meeting against him. James Lawrie reports he has informed Samuel Robins of his right of appeal and offerd him a copy of the Testification of this meeting against him which has been published as directed. James Lawrie reports Rhoda Middletons Acknowledgment has been published at Chesterfield and Samuel Satterthwait is desired to publish it at upperspringfield as directed & report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting on behalf of Deborah Harrison from Salem Monthly meeting which was read and receiv'd.
The said Preparative Meeting likewise informs that William Epard has been active in military measures and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings and Isaac Yard neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings and Joseph Rickey has gone out in marriage with a woman that is not of our society and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings. Isaiah Robins, Joseph Forsyth and Barzillai Furman are appointed to treat with them and inform them of the Charges against them and report to next meeting. Several of the Friends who have the care of the Week Day meeting held near Joseph Robinss, made a favourable report therefore that meeting is allowed to be held 'till the monthly meeting in the Eighth month next under the care of the same friends. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 3 mo: 1780. Joseph Bullock junr. and Lydia Lawrie appear'd at this meeting and Declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at their liberty to proceed according to good order Amos Middleton and Benjamin Linton are appointed to attend the marriage see that it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the marriage certificate to be recorded. Barzillai Furman report he gave Elizabeth Smith a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal. The Meeting being inform'd that the committee on the Establishment of Schools are desirous of visiting the preparative meetings wherein they think they may be useful in respect to said establishment this meeting concurs therewith. Isaac Wright reports he gave Isaac Kowgill a copy of the minute of last meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal.
William Satterthwait reports he gave James Taylor a copy of the Testification of the meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. Samuel Satterthwait reports Rhoda Middletons Acknowledgment has been published as directed. The friends appointed by this meeting to treat with Joseph Rickey for his going out in Marriage and also the neglect of attending meetings which charges he Acknowledged and also William Yard for being concerned in military measures and also in the neglect of attending meetings which he also Acknowledges, all which charges against them they still neglect to make satisfaction therefor this meeting therefore Disowns them the said Joseph Rickey and William Yard from being any longer members of our religious Society untill they come to a sense of their Errors and condemn the same as Discipline directs and Abraham Skirm is appointed to give them copies of this minute inform them of their right of appeal and report to our next meeting. Mansfield Preparative meeting report that Ezra Black is charged with taking too much Strong Drink has paid a fine for the support of war and has been in the neglect of attending our Religious meetings, Nathan Middleton and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to treat with him inform him of the charges and report to next meeting. The said meeting also reports that Asa Page hath married contrary to the rules of our Religious Society to a woman not in membership with us and neglects attending our religious meetings William Satterthwait and Samuel Satterthwait are appointed to inform him of the charges and report to next meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative meeting report that John West is gone out in marriage with a woman not of Religious profession and was married by a priest William Stevenson and Ebenezer Wright are appointed to inform him of the charges and report to next meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 4 mo: 1780. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joseph Bullock junr. and Lydia Lawrie report they attended that it was accomplished nearly agreeable to the advice of the yearly meeting in such cases and produced the marriage certificate to be recorded. Isaac Field produced an Acknowledgment to this meeting condemning his having paid a fine in Lieu of personal service for the support of war, also to hold office in the present unsettled state of publick affairs requiring a Qualification the consideration of which is referred to our next meeting. Isaac Wright reports he gave Rhoda Osborn a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and informed her of her right of appeal. Abraham Skirm reports he gave Joseph Rickey and William Yard copies of the Minute of the Meeting against them and inform'd them of their right of appeal. John Haworth had a Certificate for himself, Wife and three Children to the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia. Edward Watson son of Thomas Watson had a Certificate to Kingwood Monthly Meeting being in his minority. A Certificate was produced to this meeting on behalf of Elizabeth Wright from Merion Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs that Sarah Gibbs late Shreve hath neglected the due attendance of our Religious Meetings and Married contrary to our Discipline to a man not in Membership for which she has been treated with and doth not appear in a Disposition to make satisfaction therefore this Meeting Disowns her the said Sarah Gibbs from being any
longer a member of our religious society untill she comes to a sense of her Errors and condemns the same as Discipline directs William Satterthwait is appointed to give her a copy of this minute and inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. Said Meeting also informs that William West son of Bartholomew has married a woman contrary to the rules of our Society that is not in membership with Friends and has paid fines to Exempt him from personal service in the Militia and Justifies his conduct therein John Abbot and James Schooley are appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Upperspringfield Preparative Meeting informs that it is reported James Harris is the Father of an unlawful begotten child and married contrary to Friends rules Samuel Wright and Richard Weyfurman are appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 5 mo: 1780. Ebenezer Wright and Elizabeth Steward appear'd and Declar'd their intentions of marriage with each other their Parents consenting William Stevenson and Isaac Bullock are appointed to enquire into his clearness with any other on that account and report to next meeting. The Meeting being informed that Asa Page hath married contrary to the rules of our Religious Society to a woman not in membership with us and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings therefore this meet Disowns him the said Asa Page from being any longer a member of our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his errors and condemns the same as Discipline Directs. William Satterthwait is appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting.
The Meeting being informed sometime back that Ann Shreve declined complying with the advice of the yearly meeting in manumitting a Negroe or Negroes she had under her care, and the Womens Meeting informs she hath so far Deviated from our Religious principles as to go out in marriage with a man not in unity with friends, she having been precaution'd therefore this meeting Disowns her the said Ann Shreve from being any longer a member of our religious society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline Directs, Samuel Satterthwait is appointed to give her a copy of this minute inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Hannah Kimble (late Wright) hath gone contrary to the Rules of our religious Society in marrying a man not in society with us and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings for which she hath been treated with and Doth not appear in a Disposition of making friends satisfaction, therefore this meeting disowns her the said Hannah Kimble from being any longer a member of our Religious society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline Directs Richard Wey Furman is appointed to give her a copy of this minute inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against John West for transgressing the rules of our Society by marrying a woman not in profession with us and that by a priest which being read was approv'd and Sign'd Thomas Wright is appointed to give him a Copy and inform him of his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting. The committee appointed to take the meeting at Trenton under their care and enquire into the state of its members produced the following report viz We the committee appointed to visit Trenton meeting and Enquire into the state of its members have sundry times attended and made enquiry by which it appear that since our appointment one meeting hath been Dropt (occasion'd
by soldiery) which was reported to in our answers to the Queries last Quarter, since our last quarter we learn one meeting was omitted being held in the meeting House occasioned by the throng of the Soldiery in that place but a few friends met and held it at the House of Stacy Potts; Excepting when interrupted by the Soldiers as above we do not learn but their meetings have all been kept up sometimes according to the number of their members pretty well attended sometimes (particularly on week Days) Small one time attended by one member only We have according to our several abilities endeavoured to incourage them in the attendance of their religious meetings. 4th: 5 mo: 1780 Benjamin Linton Isaiah Robins Benjamin Clark Wm. Satterthwait Jos. Forsyth Barzillai Furman Joshua Gibbs William Satterthwait reports he gave Sarah Gibbs a copy of the minute of the last meeting against her and informed her of her right of appeal. Isaac Horner produced a Certificate to this meeting from Kingwood Monthly Meeting for himself and four Children viz Isaac, Thomas, Stacy and Mary which was read and receiv'd. Joshua Satterthwait produced a Certificate to this meeting from Evesham Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs that Hannah Antrim Wife of Isaac Antrim requests to come under the care of friends that they are easy to receive her into membership with which this meeting concurs and she is accordingly receiv'd into membership with friends Aaron Ivins is appointed to inform her thereof.
Said Meeting likewise informs that Isaac Wright is about to move from Bordentown requests to be released from the station of an overseer of that meeting which request this meeting complies with. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 1st: 6 mo: 1780. Ebenezer Wright and Elizabeth Steward appear'd and Declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at Liberty to proceed according to good order William Stevenson and Isaac Bullock are appointed to attend the Marriage see that it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Richard Weyfurman reports he gave Hannah Kimble a copy of the minute of last meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against James Harris for becoming the reputed father of an unlawful begotten child and marrying contrary to the good order established amongst us which being read was approv'd and Sign'd Samuel Wright is appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. The meeting being informed that Hannah Woodward is not in a capacity to be spoke with her case is dropt for the present. The Meeting being informed sometime back that Shadrack Butter had been active in military services and was now inform'd that he hath married contrary to the rules of our Religious society by the
Assistance of an hireling priest Nathan Robins and Isaac Horner are appointed to visit him and if he doth not appear in a Disposition to make friends satisfaction to prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next meeting. Providence Hews had a Certificate of removal to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. Deborah Middleton had a Certificate of Haddonfield Monthly Meeting being in her minority. The following friends are appointed to consider the propriety of altering the time of holding our preparative meetings and propose one more suitable for the approbation of next meeting viz Isaiah Robins Benjamin Clark, Joshua Gibbs, Joseph Pancoast. Benjamin Linton and Barzillai Furman. William Satterthwait Reports he gave Asa Page a copy of the minute of last meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. The following Friends are appointed to Collect the Sufferings of friends for our Religious Testimony against War and produce them to the Monthly Meeting when Collected viz Amos Wright James Woolley William Stevenson, Nathan Wright, Samuel Satterthwait, Barzillai Furman, Nathan Middleton, Joseph Horner, Benjamin Calrk, Richard Weyfurman, Fretwell Wright and Aaron Ivins. At a Monthly meeting at Chesterfield held by adjournment the 15th: 6 mo: 1780. Samuel Satterthwait reports he gave Ann Shreve a copy of the minute of the last meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal.
Thomas Wright reports he offer'd John West a copy of the Testification of the meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal that the Testification has been published as directed. Thomas Thorn reports William West son of Bartholomew has been informed of the Charges against him he having married a Woman contrary to the rules of our Society that is not in membership with friends and has paid fines to exempt him from personal Service in the Militia therefore this meeting disowns him the said William West from being any longer a member of our religious Society until he comes to a sense of his misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Thomas Thorn is appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. Aaron Hews Middleton had a Certificate granted to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting being in his minority. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs that Thomas Borden has gone out in marriage with a woman that is not in membership with us and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings Amos Wright and Thomas Thorn is appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Mary Haines hath so far Deviated from the Dictates of Truth as to be the Mother of an Illegitimate Child, William Stevenson and Nathan Wright appointed to treat with her, inform her of the Charge, and that if she doth not condemn the same to the satisfaction of the meeting she will be Testify'd against and report to next meeting. Upperspringfield Preparative meeting proposes Joseph Pancoast as a suitable friend for an overseer of that meeting with which this meeting concurs.
Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting was produced to this Meeting Respecting the Cases of Aaron Wright and Sarah Ivins Leaving this Meeting at Liberty to proceed therein agreeable to Discipline, nothing further appears to be done in Aaron Wrights Case Samuel Wright junr. is appointed to Publish the Testification against Sarah Ivins at the close of a First Day meeting at upperfreehold & report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 7 mo: 1780. The friends appointed report they attended the Marriage of Ebenezer Wright with Elizabeth Steward they thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Thomas Johnston had a Certificate of removal to Kingwood Monthly meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Sarah Reynolds late Clayton has marry'd contrary to the rules of our religious society to a man not in Membership with us and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings Isaiah Robins & Isaac Horner are appointed to inform her of the Charges that if she does not condemn them to the satisfaction of the meeting she will be Testify'd against. The friends appointed to consider the propriety of altering the preparative meetings propose that upperfreehold be held two weeks before the monthly meeting and upperspringfield the third fourth Day in the month the other meetings as heretofore which proposal this meeting concurs with. Thomas Shinn produced a Certificate to this meeting from Mount Holly Monthly Meeting for
himself his Wife Sarah and their seven children viz Rachel Vinicum, Unity, Solomon, Elizabeth, Thomas and Sarah which was read and receiv'd. Thomas Thorn reports he offer'd William West son of Bartholomew a copy of the minute of the meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. Samuel Wright junr. reports the Testification against Sarah Ivins has been published as directed. Thomas Wilson produced a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly meeting which was read and receiv'd. Jeremiah Pickering produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his having indulged himself in the use of Spirituous Liquors to excess the consideration thereof is referr'd to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 8 mo: 1780. Samuel Wright reports he gave James Harris a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him informed him of his right of appeal that it has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. Shadelock Butter laid a paper before this meeting condemning his having been active in military service and marrying a Woman not in unity and by a Baptist Minister and neglected the attendance of meetings which is referr'd for consideration to next meeting. [Crossed out: Isaac Field produced a paper to this meeting condemning his having paid a fine in lieu of personal service in the War also to hold an office in the present unsettled State of Publick affairs requiring a common affirmation for the true performance thereof which is referr'd for the consideration of next meeting.]
A Testification was produced to this meeting against mary Hains for being the Mother of an illegitimate child which the clark is desired to transcribe & Sign on behalf of the meeting Barzillai Furman and William Satterthwait are appointed to give her a copy, inform her of her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to Publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at mansfield and report to next meeting. The friends appointed report they have informed Sarah Reynolds (late Clayton) of the Charges against her, she having married contrary to the rules of our religious Society to a man not in membership with us and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings therefore we disown her the said Sarah Reynolds from being any longer a member of our Religious Society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same as discipline directs Isaiah Robins is appointed to give her a copy of this minute inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Consideration of Thomas Bordens case coming again before the meeting he having gone out in marriage with a woman not in membership with us and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings and does not appear in a disposition to make satisfaction; therefore this meeting Disowns him the said Thomas Borden from being any longer a member of our Religious Society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Isaiah Robins is appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Rebekah Newbold Wife of Joshua Newbold from Evesham Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. The womens meeting informs that Sarah
Priest had a certificate granted from Philadelphia Monthly Meeting in the year 1765 which contrary to good order and the advice of Friends she keeps in her own hands a copy of which was produced to this meeting. that she also liv'd in the neglect of attending our Religious Meetings. Joseph Horner and Robert White are appointed to treat with her and inform her if she doth not condemn the same to the satisfaction of the Meeting she will be Testify'd against and report to next meeting. Samuel Lippincott Produced a Certificate to this meeting for himself his Wife Elizabeth and their two Children Rebekah and Joseph from Mount Holly monthly Meeting Dated 8th: 9 mo 1779. John Elliss and Nathan Wright are appointed to visit him Enquire into the cause of his not producing it sooner and report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting on behalf of Thomas Copperthwait being in his minority from Salem Monthly Meeting which is referr'd to next meeting he not being present. John Ware junr. produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly meeting which was read and receivd. The Week Day Meeting near Robins's is allowed to be held till the Monthly Meeting in the second Month next under the care of the friends last appointed. Chesterfield Preparative meeting informs Thomas Thorn junr. has been in the practice of paying Military Fines to Exempt him from the service thereof Benjamin Linton and Fretwell Wright are appointed to treat with him, inform him of the Charge and report to next meeting. The Queries were read in this meeting with the answers from our several preparative meetings to the following purport. 1st. Our Meetings are all kept up and generally well attended on first Days, other Days of the week not so
as could be desired the Hour nearly observed by most a drowsy spirit prevails in some at times mostly clear of other indecencies. 2nd. Love and unity mostly subsists amongst us endeavours are used to Discourage Backbiting and Evil Reports, and to end Differences, tho' more care is needful. 3rd. Care is taken by some to bring up those under their care in plainness, in others it is too much neglected, the Reading of pernicious Books discouraged but the corrupt conversation of the World is too prevalent, altho' some care is taken. 4th. All are not careful in those respects altho' care is taken. 5th. We believe this Querie is mostly comply'd with. 6th. We think mostly clear of the forepart of this Query as to military services not all clear although considerable care is taken, respecting the remainder of this query we are straitned. 7th. Clear of importing or Buying of Negroes as far as appears there is a few among us not manumitted we think their persons mostly well used, as to their Education in all respects we believe it is too much neglected. 8th. We hope there is a good Degree of care amongst us on these accounts. 9th. We labour to put the Discipline in practice without partiality tho' a more Timely care in some cases may be needfull. Answers to the four Annual Queries 1st. None, 2nd: None, 3. One on Application joined to friends since last year, 4. they are In respect to schools nothing very material appears to have been done since last year. There does not appear to be any amongst us who Distills spirits out of grain or make use of such spirits or keeps Taverns, &c.
At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 9 mo: 1780. John Staples Rogers and Mercy Taylor appear'd at this meeting and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents consenting the young man being a member of another meeting was informed a Certificate would be expected at our next meeting setting fourth his clearness with any other on that account. Isaac Thorn and Mary Schooley appeard at this Meeting and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other their Parents consenting except his Father who was not present whose consent will be expected next meeting Nathan Middleton and Isaiah Robins are appointed to make enquiry into the young mans clearness on that account with any other and report to next meeting. Our Friends Mary Stevenson and Rebekah Wright inform'd this Meeting they had perform'd their visit to Friends in Pennsylvania to satisfaction and produced the copy of a Minute they had for that purpose from the Monthly Meeting in the first month last. Barzillai Furman reports he gave Mary Haines a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal: that it has been published she not intending to appeal. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Ezra Black for Neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings, taking Spirituous Liquor to Excess and paying a fine for the support of War which was read, approv'd and Sign'd William Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal, if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at mansfield and report to next meeting.
Benjamin Gibbs produced a paper to this Meeting in order to Condemn hish aving taken the Test in the present unsettled state of publick affairs Amos Middleton Joseph Horner, Benjamin Linton & Benjamin Clark are desired to take the paper and visit him and report to next meeting. Isaiah Robins reports he gave Sarah Reynolds a copy of the Minute of the last Meeting against him [her] and inform'd her of her right of appeal. The friends appointed report they have visited Sarah Priest, that she doth not appear dispos'd to make friends satisfaction she still continuing in the neglect of attending our religious meetings and neglects to produce a Certificate she had granted from the Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia in the year 1765 Therefore this Meeting Disowns her the said Sarah Priest from being any longer a member of our Religious Society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline Directs Joseph Horner and Robert White are appointed to give her a copy of this Minute inform her of her Right of appeal and report to next meeting. A minute of the Quarterly Meeting was produced to this meeting respecting David Wright junr. case leaving this meeting at liberty to proceed there in agreeable to discipline after making the alteration in the Testification against him now pointed out by some of the Quarters Committee present which Alteration is accordingly made nothing further appears to be done therein. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield by adjournment 14th: 9 mo: 1780.
Isaiah Robins reports he visited Thomas Borden in order to give him a copy of the Minute of the last meeting against him and inform him of his right of appeal who when he understood his Business would not hear him. The Meeting was informed by Israel Morris some time back that a Legacy was left to this Meeting by his Father William Morris, William Stevenson and Isaiah Robins are appointed to receive said Legacy and a copy of the Paragraph of the Will the Clark is desired to give them a copy of this minute. Thomas Copperthwaits Certificate being read the meeting conclude to receive it. Amos Bullock had a certificate granted to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting on account of marriage. The friends appointed report they visited Thos. Thorn Junr. that he did not appear Disposed to make friends Satisfaction he having been in the practice of paying military fines to exempt him from the service thereof therefore this meeting Disowns him the said Thomas Thorn from being a Member of our Religious Society untill he comes to a sense of his Error and condemns the Same to the satisfaction of the Meeting. Amos Wright and Samuel Middleton are appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Mary Morris has accomplished her Marriage to a man not in membership with friends and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings and doth not appear in a Suitable Disposition to make satisfaction therefore this meeting Disowns her the said Mary Morris from being a member of our Religious Society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline Directs, Aaron Ivins and Nathan Wright are appointed to give her a copy of this minute, inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting.
The Womens Meeting informs Meribah Embly has accomplished her Marriage to a man not in Membership with us with the Assistance of a Priest and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings and doth appear in a suitable Disposition to make Satisfaction therefore this meeting Disowns her the said Meribah Embly from being a member of our Religious Society untill she comes to a sense of her misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Aaron Ivins and Nathan Wright are appointed to give her a copy of this minute inform her of her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at the meeting near Robins's and Report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting on behalf of Jane Lippincott from Evesham Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. Said Meeting also informs that John Robins son of William has mov'd and neglects to request a Certificate and has gone out in Marriage Isaac Horner is appointed to inform him of the Charges that if he dont make satisfaction agreeable to Discipline the meeting will be under the necessity of testifying against him & report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 5th: 10 mo: 1780. John Staples Rogers and Mercy Taylor appeared at this meeting and Declared they continued their intentions of marriage with each other and he produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Burlington setting forth his clearness with any other on that account they are therefore left at liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order established amongst us
Benjamin Linton and Nathan Middleton are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded. Isaac Thorn and Mary Schooley appear'd at this meeting and Declard they continu'd their intentions of marriage with each other his Father being present consenting nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at liberty to proceed according to the good order established amongst us, Thomas Lawrie and James Lawrie are appointed to attend the Marriage, see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Friends appointed report they visited John Reckless that he doth not appear dispos'd to comply with the advice of the yearly meeting in releasing all his right to a Negroe, or Negroes on whom he has power to make claim therefore this meeting disowns him the said John Reckless from being a member of our Religious Society untill he complies with the advice of the Yearly meeting therein and condemns his conduct to the satisfaction of Friends. Barzillai Furman and William Satterthwait are appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed report they gave Ezra Black a copy of the Testification of the meeting against him that he intended to appeal to the Quarterly Meeting from the Judgment of this meeting William Satterthwait Barzillai Furman, Nathan Middleton and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to attend said appeal with the proceedings of the Meeting in his Case. The Recommendation of Joshua Gibbs as a Minister and the proposal of Hannah Gibbs as an Elder is referr'd for consideration of next meeting.
James Gillingham produced a Certificate to this meeting from Buckingham Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania which was read and receivd. Samuel Lippincotts Certificate from Mount Holly Monthly meeting on behalf of himself his Wife Elizabeth and their two Children, Rebekah and Joseph being read after consideration was receiv'd. The Friends appointed report they gave Thomas Thorn Junr. a copy of the Minute of the meeting against him & inform'd him of his right of appeal. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Benjamin Gibbs junr. neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings and hath Married contrary to good order, to a Woman not of our religious Society Fretwell Wright and William Abbot are appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Mansfield Preparative Meeting informs Moses Nutt neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings struck a Woman in anger and abused a man with unbecoming Language, William Satterthwait and Richard Wey Furman are appointed to Treat with him and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 11 mo 1780. Thomas Middleton & Mercy Forsyth appeared at this Meeting and Declared their in intentions of Marriage with each other. Isaiah Robins & Thomas Thorn are appointed to
enquire into his clearness with any other on that account and whether the rights of the Children of the Woman friend by her former Husband are secured agreeable to Discipline and report to next meeting. Benjamin Linton reports he and the other Friend attended the Marriage of John Staples Rogers with Mercy Taylor they thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Friends appointed report they attended the Marriage of Isaac Thorn with Mary Schooley they thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished. Benjamin Sykes had a Certificate on account of Marriage to great Egg Harbour or Cape May Monthly Meeting. The friends appointed report they gave John Reckless a copy of the Minute of the last Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. Robert White reports Sarah Priest has been served with a copy of the Minute of the Meeting against her and informd of her right of appeal. Hannah Taylor Wife of Daniel Taylor had a Certificate of removal for herself and two Children to wit Mary and John, minors, to Burlington Monthly Meeting. The Friends appointed Reports Mary Morris and Meribah Embly hath been served with copies of the Minutes of the Meeting against them and been inform'd of their right of appeal they are desired to publish that against Meribah Embly as Directed. Job Shrieve had a Certificate on account of Marriage to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting.
James Olden Produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his having been concern'd in Military measures and went out as a Soldier in the Malitia which being read and the Meeting having a good account of him from some of his Neighbours agree to receive him into Membership again. The Friends appointed Report they have visited Benjamin Gibbs junr. that he doth not appear Disposed to make friends satisfaction for his misconduct he having neglected the attendance of our religious meetings and Married contrary to good order to a Woman not of our religious Society therefore this Meeting Disowns him the said Benjamin Gibbs from being a member of our Religious society untill he comes to a sense of his Misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Thomas Moore and William Abbot are appointed to give him a copy of this Minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Alice Pintsed has married contrary to the Rules Established amongst friends to a man not in Membership with us was guilty of unchase freedom before Marriage and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings. William Stevenson and Thomas Wright are appointed to inform her of the Charges & if she doth not appear in a suitable Disposition to condemn the same to prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. An Acknowledgment of Hannah Hankins was produced to this Meeting condemning her having unchaste freedom before Marriage with him that is her Husband and Marrying a man not in Membership with friends which is referr'd for the consideration of next meeting.
An Acknowledgment of Achsah Warrens was produced to this Meeting condemning her being the Mother of an illegitimate Child which is referr'd for the Consideration of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 12 mo: 1780. Thomas Middleton and Mercy Forsyth appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to the good order established amongst us he requests of the meeting to accomplish his Marriage at this House or if the weather should be stormy at his own Dwelling House which this Meeting complies with, Isaiah Robins and Thomas Thorn are appointed to attend the Marriage, see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next Meeting and produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded. Empson Kirby and Ann Allen appeared at this Meeting and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other, William Stevenson and Nathan Wright are appointed to enquire into his clearness with any other on that account and whether the rights of the Children of the Woman Friend by her former husband are secured agreeable to Discipline and report to next meeting. John Browns Case coming under consideration the Meeting concludes to Drop it for the present. Elizabeth Henry Daughter of Susannah Henry had a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting being in her minority. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield by adjournment the 15th: 12 mo: 1780.
A Testification was produced to this meeting against Jeremiah Pickering for taking Spirituous Liquor to Excess which being read was approvd and Sign'd. Joseph Pancoast, Isaiah Robins and Samuel Wright Junr. are appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at upperspring[field] Chesterfield and upperfreehold and report to next meeting. Aaron Ivins reports the Testification against Meribah Embly has been published as directed. William Abbot reports he gave Benjamin Gibbs junr. a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Alice Pintsed for going out in Marriage with a man not in membership with us and having unchaste freedom with him before Marriage and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd and Sign'd. Joseph Pancoast and Richard Wey Furman are appointed to give her a copy inform her of her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. An Acknowledgment of Achsah Fretons was produced to this meeting condemning her going out in Marriage with a man not in Membership with us and the Meeting was inform'd to a Relation between first and second Cousins the Meeting not being satisfy'd with it appoints Joseph Pancoast and Richard Wey Furman to return it to her and prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next Meeting. The preparative Meeting of Stony Brook informs that James Olden Requests a Certificate to Philadelphia
Monthly Meeting Isaiah Robins and Nathan Middleton are appointed to make the usual enquiry and if nothing obstructs to pre prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 4th: 1 mo: 1781. Empson Kirby and Ann Allen appear'd at this Meeting and Declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are left at their Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order established amongst friends William Stevenson and Nathan Wright are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Thomas Middleton with Mercy Forsyth report they attended & thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be Recorded. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Shadlock Butler for neglecting the attendance of our religious Meetings being active in Military Services and Marrying a Woman not in Membership with friends with the Assistance of a Baptist preacher which was Read, approv'd and Sign'd. Joseph Vanlaw and John Combs are appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal and report to next Meeting. The Proposal of Hannah Gibbs as an Elder coming under consideration the Meeting concurs therewith and appoints her as an Elder to sit in the Quarterly meeting of Ministers and Elders the Clark is desired to send a copy of this Minute to said Meeting... James Olden had a Certificate of Removal to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting.
Two of the friends appointed report that Jeremiah Pickering has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal they are Desired to continue this case in publishing it as directed. Caleb Wright produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his having unchaste freedom with a woman not now his wife and also striking a man in anger, which not being Satisfactory Barzillai Furman and William Satterthwait are appointed to visit him & enquire further into his conduct and know whether he has satisfied the Woman and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield by Adjournment the 11th: 1 mo: 1781. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Moses Nutt for Neglecting the attendance of our religious Meetings, striking a woman in anger and abusing a man with unbecoming Language which was read, aprpovd and Sign'd William Satterthwait and Richard Wey Furman are appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal and if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Mansfield and report to next Meeting. Richard Wey Furman reports Alice Pintsed has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her that it has been published as directed, she not intending to appeal. Thomas Middleton Potter had a Certificate of Removal to Haddonfield Monthly meeting being in his minority.
Said Meeting Proposes William Stevenson as a Suitable Friend for an overseer which this Meeting concurs with and appoints him to that stataion. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Achsah Ireton for going out in Marriage with a man not in Membership with friends being related between first and second cousins which was read, approv'd and Sign'd, Anthony Sykes and Richard Wey Furman are appointed to give her a copy, inform her of her right of appeal and report to next Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Phebe Taylor late Rogers, and Benjamin Cathrall produced a Certificate on behalf of himself and Sarah his Wife and their son Benjamin a minor all from Burlington Monthly meeting which were read and receiv'd. An Acknowledgment of Ann Buntings was Produced to this Meeting Condemning her Marrying contrary to good order to a man not in Membership and contrary to friends advice, the Meeting not being free to receive it, appoints William Abbot and Jacob Middleton to return it to her and Prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next Meeting and inform her thereof. An Acknowledgment of Mary Negus's was produced to this Meeting condemning her marrying contrary to friends rules and disobliging her Mother which not being Satisfactory, Richard Wey Furman and Isaac Wright are appointed to return it to her and prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next Meeting, and inform her thereof. The Womens meeting informs that Elizabeth Saxon late Robins hath Married contrary to friends rules to a man not in Membership with us and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings and in her appearance
Deviated from the Simplicity of the truth therefore we disown her the said Elizabeth Saxon from being a member of our Religious Society untill she comes to a sense of her Misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs and Alexander Howard and Isaac Wright are appointed to give her a copy of this minute inform her of her right of appeal and report to next Meeting. The Said meeting also informs that Ann Wetherill late English hath accomplished her marriage with the Assistance of a Priest to a man not in membership with friends who is her first Cousin and guilty of unchaste freedom with him before Marriage James Lawrie and James Woolley are appointed to prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 1st: 2 mo: 1781. Nathan Wright reports he attended the Marriage of Empson Kirby with Ann Allen and tho't it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Richard Wey Furman Reports Moses Nutt has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal that it has been published as Directed he not intending to appeal. John Robins�s Case coming under consideration he having removed from the verge of our meeting without a Certificate has since been guilty of Fornication with a woman he afterward Married with the Assistance of a Priest therefore this Meeting Disowns him the said John Robins from being a member of
our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Isaac Horner and Barzillai Furman are appointed to give him a copy of this Minute inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at Buckingham and report to next meeting. Anthony Sykes reports he visited Achsah Warren that she clears the society in respect to the Childs Father being in Membership with Friends her Acknowledgment being read the Meeting concludes to receive it. Joseph Pancoast is appointed to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. The Request of John Bullock to be released from the station of an overseer is complied with. Alexander Howard reports Elizabeth Saxton late Robins has been served with a copy of the Minute of this meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Ann Bunting wife of William Bunting for Marrying contrary to Friends Rules to a Man not in membership being precautioned which was read, approv'd and Sign'd. Jacob Middleton and William Abbot are appointed to give her a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Ann Wetherill late English for committing Fornication with him that is now her Husband marrying her first cousin a man not in membership with Friends and that with the Assistance of a Priest which was read approv'd and sign'd James Lawrie and James Woolley are appointed to give her a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal, if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting.
Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs George O�neal requests to come under the care of Friends. Fretwell Wright. Benjamin Clark. Benjamin Linton. Isaiah Robins are appointed to visit him and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield 1st: 3 mo: 1781. A Testification was Produced to this meeting against Caleb Wright for being guilty of Fornication with a Woman whom he did not marry taking Spirituous Liquor to Excess striking a man in anger and paying a fine in Lieu of Personal service in War which was read and approvd and the Clerk is desired to Transcribe and sign on behalf of the Meeting Richard Wey Furman and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal, if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed report John Robins has been served with a copy of the minute of the meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal that the Minute was left with friends at Buckingham. Richard Wey Furman reports Achsah Ireton has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of Appeal. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Mary Negus for Marrying contrary to Discipline to a man not in Membership with us and contrary to the advice of her Mother, which was read, approv'd and Signd. Richard Wey Furman and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to give her a copy
thereof, inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. Jacob Middleton reports Ann Bunting has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal. James Woolley reports Ann Wetherill late English has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal, that it has been Published as directed, she not intending to appeal. The Friends that were appointed to have the care of the Week Day Meeting near Robins�s making a Favourable report it is allowed to be held till the Monthly Meeting in the 8 mo. next. A Copy of the Minute of the last Quarterly Meeting in Ezra Blacks Case was produced to this Meeting being as follows viz. . The Committee appointed last Quarter on the appeal of Ezra Black made a report in writing as follows viz -- We the Committee appointed to hear and determine on the appeal of Ezra Black having met thereon have had the satisfaction to find the Appealant (we hope from a sensibility of his Deviation) disposed to withdraw (and he did accordingly withdraw) his appeal and appeared desirous of a union with his friends and in order that this may take place on the Foundation of cementing Love, we are desirous that he may be recommended to the affectionate notice and regard of the members of the Monthly Meeting that the seeds of good may be cherished and grow in his mind and lead him to the place of Usefulness and of peace which we Submit to the Meeting. Sign'd on behalf and at the request of all the committee by Samuel Allison Chesterfield 28th: 11 mo: 1780. which was read and considered and as the Judgment of Chesterfield Monthly Meeting by Ezra's withdrawing his appeal does of course remain against him that Meeting is left at Liberty to proceed further in his case according to Discipline and the Clerk is Directed to Transmit to the said Monthly Meeting a copy of this minute and also of the said
Committees report it is nevertheless the desire of this meeting that the good disposition which the comittee apprehended they observed in the appealant may continue and be treated with tenderness and have no reason to doubt but friends of the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield are desirous in like manner and will gladly receive him again into Membership when the right time for it appears. Extracted from the minutes of the Quarterly meeting held at Burlington 26th: 2 mo: 1781. Compar'd by Danl. Smith Clerk This meeting being therefore left at Liberty to proceed in his Case the friends who were thereto appointed are desired to publish the Testification against him as Directed and report to next meeting. Samuel Stevenson Produced a Certificate from the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia being in his minority which was read and receiv'd. A Certificate was granted at this meeting for Hannah Hooten and her two Children, Mary and Samuel Hooten minors to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Mercy Rogers had a Certificate of Removal to Burlington Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting on behalf of Margaret Bullock from Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Likewise one on behalf of Ann Smith from Burlington Monthly Meeting which were read and receiv'd. Jacob Lippincott produced an Acknowledgment to this meeting Condemning his having bore arms in the action of War and neglecting to request a Certificate desiring friends to Continue him under their care and grant him a Certificate to friends at
Shrewsbury where he now resides. William Stevenson and Isaac Wright are appointed to visit him and report to next meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Joel Taylor has married contrary to Discipline to a Woman not in Membership with us, Fretwell Wright and Isaac Horner are appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs Thomas Harrison hath accomplished his Marriage contrary to Friends rules with a woman not in Membership with us without his parents consent being precautioned, William Stevenson and Isaac Wright are appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting propose Mary Lawrie Wife of James Lawrie as a suitable person for an overseer which this meeting concurs with. Said Meeting informs that Ann Robins late Ivins hath accomplished her marriage with the assistance of a Priest and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings and Mary Fowler late Ogborn hath accomplished her marriage contrary to Discipline with a man not in membership with us being precautioned and Margaret Ivins late Woodward hath accomplished her marriage with a man not in membership with us contrary to Discipline and the advice of her Mother being precaution'd Clerk is appointed to prepare Testifications against them for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 5th: 4 mo: 1781. One of the friends appointed reports Joel Taylor has been informed of the Charges against him he having married contrary to Discipline to a Woman not in member
ship with us therefore this meeting disowns him the Said Joel Taylor from being a Member of our religious Society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct & condemns the same as Discipline directs. Isaiah Robins and James Woolley are appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. Caleb Ogborn Junr. had a Certificate of removal to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Aaron Hews Middleton had a copy of a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting granted the 15th: 6 mo. last the original being lost. The friends appointed report they informed George Woodward of the Charges against him he having Married contrary to Discipline to a Woman not in Membership with us the said friends inform he was married by a Priest therefore this Meeting disowns him the said George Woodward from being a member of our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his Errors and condemns the same as Discipline directs Nathan Middleton and Alexander Howard are appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Ann Robins Late Ivins for accomplishing her marriage contrary to Discipline with the Assistance of a Priest and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd and Sign'd. John Combs and Joseph Vanlaw are appointed to give her a copy inform her of her right of appeal and if she doth not appeal to publish it
at the close of a first Day meeting at the meeting near Robins�s and report to next meeting A Testification was produced to this meeting against Mary Fowler late Ogborn for marrying contrary to friends Rules to a man not in membership with us being precautiond which was read, approv'd and Sign'd Nathan Wright and Alexander Howard are appointed to give her a copy inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting again Margaret Ivins late Woodward for accomplishing her marriage with a man not in membership with us contrary to Discipline and the advice of her Mother being precaution'd which was read approv'd and Sign'd, John Elliss and Alexander Howard are appointed to give her a copy, inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. Abigail Dewer had a Certificate of Removal to the Monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Egg Harbour and Cape May Monthly Meeting on behalf of Hannah Sykes which was read and receiv'd. An Acknowledgment of Ann Smiths was produced to this Meeting condemning her going out in marriage with a man not in unity with Friends which was read Abraham Skirm and Isaiah Robins are appointed to Join with Women Friends in a visit to her and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Mercy Branson has become the Mother of an Illigitimate Child Anthony Sykes and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to Join with women friends in a visit to her and report to next meeting. Joseph Parker produced a Certificate to this meeting from Little Egg harbour Monthly Meeting which was read and receivd.
Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs that Beakly Howard hath Married contrary to the rules establish amongst friends with a woman not in membership with us by whom he had a Child after marriage sooner than was reputable also hath gone to Law with a friend, been guilty and convicted of Gaming. Isaiah Robins and James Woolley are appointed to inform him of the Charges if he don't appear in a suitable disposition to make friends satisfaction to prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next meeting and inform him thereof. Said Meeting informs that John Wilson hath been active in Military Service, Struck a man in anger, has bought Destrained goods taken strong Liquor to excess and hath been gaming. Amos Wright and Isaiah Robins are appointed to treat with him, inform him of the charges and report to next meeting. The recording of Certificates granted by this meeting coming under consideration Stacy Potts is desired to provide a bound Book for that purpose & produce it to our next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 5 mo. 1781. The friends appointed report Shadlock Butter has been served with a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal. The request of Stony Brook Preparative meeting for leave to build a House on the meetings Land at that place for the residence of a Schoolmaster coming under consideration and sometime being Spent there on this Meeting grants them their request of Building Said House for residence of a Schoolmaster who shall be
Employed agreeable to the Direction of the yearly meeting untill this Meeting shall direct it to be apply'd more particularly to the use intended by the Donor. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Marmaduke Watson being as follows. Whereas Marmaduke Watson being one who hath a right in society with friends but for want of adhering to the Dictates of Truth in his own mind hath so far deviated from the rules and ancient Testimony of Friends as to take the Test of Allegiance for Pulling down, or setting up Government, we visited him in Love in order to convince him of his Error but it proved ineffectual therefore for the clearing Truth and Friends we disown him from being a member of our religious society untill he comes to a sense of his error aforesaid and condemns the same to the satisfaction of the Monthly Meeting which being read was approvd & Sign'd Isaac Horner and Fretwell are appointed to give him a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal and reprort to next meeting. Deborah Hill had a Certificate of removal to Buckingham Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting on behalf of Sarah the Daughter of Samuel Lawrence who is an apprentice to John Curtis which was read & receiv'd. A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting on behalf of Meribah Curtiss a minor who is apprentice to Nathan Robins which was read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield by adjourment 10th: 5 mo: 1781. Joseph Pancoast reports Mary Negus has been served with a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and inform'd of her Right of appeal.
Isaiah Robins reports Joel Taylor has been served with a copy of the Minute of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal. Nathan Middleton reports George Woodward has been served with a copy of the minute of the meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal he not intending to appeal it has been published as Directed. The Friends appointed report Mary Fowler has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal. Joseph Vanlaw reports the Meeting was wrong inform'd in respect to Ann Robins being married by a Priest therefore the meeting concludes to leave that part out of the Testification the same friends are desired to give her a copy thereof and inform her of her right of appeal and report &c. The Friends appointed report Margaret Ivins has been offer'd a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her & inform'd of her right of appeal. The friends appointed report they had inform'd Beakly Steward of the Charges against him and that he had been active in Military services and produced a Testification against him for marrying contrary to the rules established among friends with a Woman not in Membership with us by whom he had a Child after Marriage sooner than was reputable had gone to Law with a friend and been guilty of & convicted of Gaming and been active in Military services which was read approv'd and Sign'd. Isaiah Robins and James Woolley are appointed to give him a copy thereof if required inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal
to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Mary Kerlin hath gone out in Marriage with a Man not in Membership with us and been guilty of Fornication with him before Marriage. Barzillai Furman is appointed to join Women Friends in a visit to her & report to next meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs John Lawrie got angry and abused a man by striking of him Anthony Sykes and William Satterthwait are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Stony Brook Preparative Meeting informs Samuel Worth requests to be released from the Station of an Overseer he being through Age and infirmity he thinks unable to discharge that trust the Meeting considering thereof complies with his request. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 6 mo: 1781. Fretwell Wright reports Marmaduke Watson has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal. The Friends appointed produced Joseph Ridgways accompt for keeping Hannah Schooly 46 Weeks amount to [Pounds]18:8:0 which this Meeting allows and the Treasurer is directed to pay. they Likewise inform they have agreed with Richard Weyfurman for her future support at 8/. Week which this Meeting approves the same friends are desired to take an Inventory of What Effects she has in her Possession and William Stevenson is desired to assist them. The Friends appointed reports Ann Robins has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and informd of her right of appeal. Isaiah Robins reports Beakley Steward has been served with a copy of Testification of the Meeting
against him and inform'd of his right of appeal, he not intending to appeal, it has been published as directed. Amos Bullock and Margaret his Wife had a Certificate of removal to Evesham Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Thomas Harrison for Marrying to a Woman not in Membership with us with the Assistance of a Hireling Minister which was read approv'd and Sign'd the same friends are desired to give him a Copy thereof let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal, to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Mercy Branson for being the mother of an Illegitimate Child which was read, approv'd and Sign'd the same friends are desired to give her a copy thereof Let her know her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at upperspringfield and report to next Meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against John Wilson for being guilty of taking Strong Liquor to excess, Gaming, Buying destrained Goods striking a man in anger, and being active in Military Services which was read, approv'd and Sign'd. Isaiah Robins is appointed to give him a copy let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs that Rebekah Harcourt late Furman has transgressed the rules of our Discipline in Marrying to a man not in membership with us and that by a Hireling Minister has been guilty of unchaste freedom before Marriage and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings there
fore this Meeting disowns her the said Rebekah Harcourt from being a Member of our religious Society untill she becomes sensible of her Error and condemns the same to the satisfaction of Friends Stacy Potts is appointed to give her a copy of this minute let her know her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at Trenton and report to next meetn. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Samuel Marsh a minor, Apprentice to or with Joseph Forsyth from Rahway Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs that Sarah Horner requests to be released from the Station of an overseer and propose Mary Clark Wife of Isaac Clark to be appointed in her place which request and proposal this Meeting concurs with. Stacy Potts Produced a Bound Blank Book to this Meeting to record Certificates in granted by this Meeting the Cost 22/6. which the Treasurer is directed to pay. Jacob Middleton is appointed to take the Charge of said Book and enter the Certificates therein granted by this Meeting. John Stockton produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting Condemning his going out in Marriage with a Woman not in Membership with friends with the assistance of a Baptist Minister and neglected the attendance of our Religious Meetings which was read and left for the consideration of next Meeting. Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs that Abraham Tillton has married contrary to the rules of our Discipline to a Woman not in Membership with friends with the Assistance of a Priest James Lawrie and Isaiah Robins are appointed to inform him of the Charges and prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next Meeting and inform him thereof. Said Meeting also informs that Asa Rogers is Marry�d contrary to our Discipline to a woman not in membership with friends William Stevenson and John Bullock are appointed
to inform him of the charges, and prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next meeting and inform him thereof. Said meeting also informs that Jacob Taylor hath taken Strong Liquor to excess paid money towards hiring a Substitute for war and neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings Fretwell Wright and Isaiah Robins are appointed to Treat with him on the occasion and report to next Meeting. Joseph Pancoast reports Caleb Wright has been served with a copy of the Testification fo the meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal he not intending to appeal it has been published as Directed. At a Monthly Meeting held at chesterfield the 5th: 7 mo: 1781. The Friends thereto appointed produced an instrument of Writing to this Meeting respecting a Negroe Woman now in the Possession of Israel Woodward and his Wife which after some alteration was approv'd which the same friends are desired to Transcribe and get it Executed and report to next meeting. An Acknowledgment of Hannah Hankins was produced to this Meeting condemning her having unchaste freedom before Marriage with him that is her Husband and Marrying a man not in membership with friends which was read & receiv'd Isaiah Robins is appointed to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. Stacy Potts reports Rebekah Harcourt has been serv'd with a copy of the minute of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal she not intending to appeal it has been published as directed.
Three of the Friends thereto appointed Report they have paid George O'neal a visit since last Meeting and they are free his request should be granted the meeting considering thereof agrees to receive him into membership with us, Aaron Ivins is Desired to inform him thereof. The Friends appointed produced an inventory of Hannah Schooleys Goods which was Lodged with the Clerk. William Stevenson Reports Thomas Harrison has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and informed of his right of Appeal he not intending to appeal it hath been published as directed. Anthony Sykes Reports Mercy Branson has been served with a Copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and informed of her right of appeal she not intending to appeal it hath been published as directed. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Mary Kirlin for being guilty of Fornication and Marrying a man not in membership with friends which was read, approv'd and Sign'd. Barzillai Furman and Nathan Robins are appointed to give her a copy if required, let her know her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Mansfield and Report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Abraham Tillton for Marrying a Woman not in Membership with Friends and that by a priest which was read, approv'd and Sign'd. James Lawrie and Isaiah Robins are appointed to give him a Copy thereof, inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield and reprort to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Asa Rogers for Marrying contrary to good order with a Woman not in Membership with friends which
was read, approv'd and Sign'd John Bullock and William Stevenson are appointed to give him a copy thereof let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs that William Copperthwait requests that his three Children to wit Mary, William, and Stacy, minors maybe Admitted into Membership with Friends the Meeting considering thereof grants his request and receives them into Membership with us. Mansfield Preparative Meeting informs that Nathaniel Carter hath gone out in Marriage with a Woman not in Membership with us and neglects the attendance of our Religious meetings Anthony Sykes and Jervas Pharo are appointed to inform him of those Charges and draw a Testification against him for the Approbation of next meeting and inform him thereof. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 8 mo: 1781. Ann Smiths Case coming under consideration and her papers being read the Meeting concludes to receive it. The committee appointed respecting a Negroe Woman now in the possession of Israel Woodward and his Wife report they have fulfill'd their appointment. A Certificate was granted at this meeting for Abel and Frances Pittman being in their Minority to Evesham Monthly Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Meribah Fowler requests to be released from the Station of an overseer which request this Meeting complies with
Said Meeting also informs Joice Robins requests her Daughter Mary Burnet a minor may be admitetd into Membership with Friends which request this Meeting grants and receives her into Membership with us. Barzillai Furman reports Mary Kerlin has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of Appeal she not intending to appeal it has been published as directed. James Lawrie Reports Abraham Tillton has been Served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal which has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. Isaiah Robins reports John Wilson has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of Appeal which has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. Job Shrieve had a Certificate of removal granted to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs David Rulon has Married contrary to Friends Rules to a Woman not in Membership with us and by a Priest and had a Child sooner after marriage than was reputable Isaiah Robins and James Woolley are appointed to inform him of the Charges and Prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next Meeting. In respect to Friends keeping of Taverns and Distilling spirits out of grain &c there doth not appear to be any amongst us. The Queries were read in this Meeting with the Answers from our several Preparative Meetings to the following purport 1. Our Meetings are kept up and attended by most on First Days except one meeting complains of slackness in time of Harvest on other Days of the week there is a
slackness continues in some, the Hour nearly observed, by most, not all clear of sleeping altho. care is taken, other indecencies mostly avoided. 2. There are a Number who endeavour to support Love and Unity amongst us and a care remains with some to discourage Backbiting and evil reports and to end Differences. 3. Some care is taken to bring up those under our care in plainness of Speech and Apparel and to reading the Holy Scriptures but the customs of the World is too prevalent with some respecting speech and Apparel. 4. Not all so clear of the particulars mentioned in this query as could be desired, some care is taken where it appears needful. 5. We believe this Query is mostly comply'd with. 6. We think clear of the forepart of this Query and Lotteries the Purchasing of Prize Goods mentioned in one Meeting which is under care as to the other parts thereof we are straightned. 7. Clear of importing, Buying, or holding Negroes as far as appears, except one Meeting mentions not all clear of holding them we think their persons mostly well used as to their Education in all respects we believe it is too much neglected. 8. There is no complaint on these accounts that we know of except one meeting which has it under care. 9. We hope in dealing with offenders it is done without Partiality yet delays happen among us. Answers to the four Annual Queries 1. None, 2. none. 3. Some receiv'd into membership with us, 4. They are, At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 9 mo: 1781. Martin Gibbs and Rebekah Forsyth appear'd at this Meeting and Declar'd their intentions of
Marriage with each other and produced their parents consent in writing. John Wister and Charlotte Newbold appear'd at this meeting and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other her Parents present consenting. An Acknowledgment of Israel Woodwards being produced to this Meeting sometime back condemning his going out in Marriage contrary to Friends Rules was now read and receiv'd. A Certificate was granted at this Meeting for Sarah Woolley (a minor) Daughter of James Woolley to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. Jacob Lippincotts case coming under consideration and his Acknowledgment being read the Meeting concludes to receive it. he requesting a Certificate to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting William Stevenson and Isaac Wright are appointed to make the usual enquiry if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting 6th. 9 mo: 1781. John Lawrie produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his striking a man through ungardedness in anger which was read and receivd William Stevenson is appointed to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting. John Bullock reports he offer'd Asa Rogers a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Nathaniel Carter for marrying contrary to friends rules and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meeting which was read approv'd and Sign'd Anthony Sykes and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to give him a copy inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against David Rulon for marrying contrary to friends
Rules to a Woman not in Membership with us and by a Priest had a child sooner after marriage than was reputable which was read approvd and sign'd James Lawrie and Jacob Middleton are appointed to give him a copy, inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. William Stevenson on behalf of the Committee who have the care of the Week Day Meeting near Robins making a favourable report therefore said meeting is allow'd to be held till the Monthly Meeting in the 4 mo: next under the care of the same friends. [Crossed out: Nathan Middleton Samuel Middleton James Shin Isaac Bullock Samuel Satterthwait Caleb Shreve Aaron Ivins, Samuel Sykes, Benjamin Sykes and Stacy Potts are appointed to join with the Committee of the Quarterly Meeting to see what may be needful to be done and how to proceed on the Establishment of a new Monthly Meeting at upperspringfield agreeable to the conclusion of the Quarterly meeting some of whose committee were now present.] Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs Isaac Ivins hath acted as a juryman on a jury appointed for the confiscation of Estates has paid an Exempt or Substitute tax for the support of war and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings John Bullock and Joseph Bullock are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Said Meeting informs Robert Woodward Bears Arms in a Military manner being so situated he can't be spoke with, therefore this Meeting disowns him the said Robert Woodward from being a Member of our Religious society untill he comes to a sense of his misconduct and condemns the same as
Discipline directs Nathan Wright and Samuel Wright are appointed to give him a Copy of this Minute and inform him of his right of appeal when they have an opportunity and report to the meeting following. [Crossed out: A Minute of the Quarterly Meeting advising against friends working on First Days in Time of Hay and Harvest was produced to this Meeting being as follows viz [Crossed out: "A Remark in the reports from two of the Monthly Meetings of a prevailing Custom of working on First Days in the Time of Hay & Harvest, was taken under the weighty consideration of the Meeting, and it appearing to deserve the notice of this Meeting in order that it may be in future discouraged Friends in the several Monthly Meetings where this practice has prevailed are desired to Labour to prevent it by advising such amongst us as have fallen into this Custon to be more careful how that necessary and long established order of setting a part one Day in seven for a Day of Rest from Bodily Labour and for Religious Thought and Recollection be broken in upon and that they be careful not to let a Worldly mind so prevail in this particular as to stain their own and the reputation of the society of which they profess themselves Members, in the Eyes of such as may behold them; or shew by that conduct their ingratitude for the Gifts and Blessing of a kind providence which have been from year to year so Liberally bestowed upon us and in order to enforce this advice and assist the said Meetings here in the following friends are appointed viz. Aaron Wells., Joseph Buzby, Daniel Smith, John Hoskins, John Comfort, Thomas Pancoast, William Jones, Joseph Horner, Benjamin Clark Aaron Smith Benjamin Linton, Barzillai Furman, Anthony Sykes Joseph Moore, Gabriel Wilson, Moses Wilson, Henry Clifton Thomas Belanger, and Job Ridgway of Barnegat the Clark is desired to send to the several Monthly Meetings a copy of this Minute extracted from the Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting at Burlington 8 mo: 1781. Compar�d by Daniel Smith Clark which being several times read and some advice given thereon the Clark is desired to send Copies thereof to the several preparative Meetings and that the same be Read at our several particular Meetings on a first Day.]
At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 4th: 10 mo: 1781. Martin Gibbs and Rebekah Forsyth appear'd at this Meeting and Declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other he produced a Certificate from Burlington Monthly Meeting and desired Liberty to accomplish their Marriage at Mansfield which was granted nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to proceed according to good order Nathan Robins and William Satterthwait are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. John Wister and Charlotte Newbold appear'd at this Meeting and Declared they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other, he produced a Certificate from Salem Monthly Meeting nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to proceed according to good order Benjamin Sykes and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting and produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Meeting being informed that Benjamin Gibbs went to a Majestrate in company with Fretwell Wright and John Taylor and inform'd said majestrate he was uneasy in his mind that he had taken the Test it being contrary to Friends Principles and was desirous to be reconciled to Friends again and produced an acknowledgment to the Meeting some months back condemning his having taken said Test which was read and receiv'd. The meeting being informed that Edward brooks Junr. went to a Magistrate in company with Fretwell Wright and John Taylor and Declared to said magistrate his uneasiness that he had taken the Test it being contrary to friends principles and desired to receive no benefit therefrom and produced an Ack
nowledgment to this meeting condemning his taking said Test and purchasing prize Goods knowing them to be such which was read and receiv'd. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Jacob Taylor for taking strong Liquor to Excess, paying money towards hiring a Substitute for the service of war and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd and Sign'd Fretwell Wright and David Kelly are appointed to give him a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal, if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Bordentown and report to next meeting. Joseph Pancoast reports he gave Nathaniel Carter a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. The Meeting being informed a Legacy was left to Jesse Forsyth by Matthew Forsyth, William Satterthwait and Isaiah Robins are appointed to get a Paragraph of the Will and produce to next meeting. Jacob Lippincott had a Certificate of Removal to Shrewsbury monthly meeting. Hannah Gaunt had a Certificate of Removal to Little Egg Harbour Monthly Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 1st: 11 mo: 1781. The Friends appointed report they attended the Marriage of Martin Gibbs with Rebekah Forsyth and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the marriage Certificate to be recorded. The friends appointed to attend the marriage of John Wister with Charlotte Newbold report they attended and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Meeting was informed John Lawries Acknowledgment was published as Directed
Jacob Middleton reports the Testification against David Rulon was read to him and he was informed of his right of appeal he not intending to appeal it was published as directed. A Paragraph of a Will Made by Matthew Forsyth was produced to this meeting whereby he gave to Jesse Forsyth a poor of this Meeting Ten Pounds which Samuel Middleton Treasurer is appointed to receive and apply accordingly. William Clark a minor son of William Clark had a Certificate of removal to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. An Acknowledgment of Rachel Newbolds was produced to this meeting condemning her disregarding the advice and counsel of her Parent and marrying contrary to the good order established amongst friends and to a man not in unity, which was read. William Satterthwait and Benjamin Clark are appointed to visit her in company with Women friends and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Mary Bunting Daughter of Phinehas Bunting requests to join in membership with Friends Benjamin Linton and Amos Wright are appointed to unite with Women Friends in a visit to her and report to next meeting. Asa Holloway produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his committing Fornication and going out in Marriage contrary to the good order of friends which was read Joshua Gibbs. John Elliss Alexander Howard and Samuel Wright are appointed to take an opportunity with him and report to next meeting. Said meeting also informs Thomas King is Charged with being the Father of a Bastard Child and has removed without a Certificate and has since married another
Woman contrary to our Discipline, Isaiah Robins and Benjn. Holloway are appointed to visit him inform him of the charges and report to next meeting. Upperfreehold preparative Meeting informs Samuel Parker junr. neglects to produce a Certificate he had from Little Eggharbour Monthly Meeting Bore Arms as a Guard to a place of Execution is accused with Gaming and taking Spirituous Liquor more than is necessary. Nathan Wright and Isaac Bullock are appointed to visit him, inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 12 mo: 1781. The Extracts from our last yearly meeting being read, the several weighty matters therein contained coming under consideration of the Meeting the following friends to wit Jacob Middleton Joseph Forsyth Nathan Robins Benjamin Clark and James Woolley are appointed as a committee to assist the overseers in endeavouring to remove the complaints of the neglect of attending our religious meetings and giving way to Drowsiness when Assembled and to encourage heads of Families in frequently collecting their families together as pointed out in the extracts and as they are piously circumspect herein themselves it may be a means of discouraging their Children from rambling about on First days and keeping unprofitable company unseemly and unseasonably. Joseph Forsyth released. The following friends to wit Jacob Middleton, George Justice, Robert White. Isaac Wright Joshua Satterthwait John Bullock Fretwell Wright and Samuel Abbot are appointed to endeavour for the releasement of the few Negroes remaining in Bondage amongst us and that full Justice be extended to those who have been set free and that they and their offspring be encouraged in Piety and virtue as well as School Learning.
At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield by Adjournment the 13th. 12 mo: 1781. The Friends appointed report Jacob Taylor has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal which was published as directed he not intending to appeal. Nathan Middleton on behalf of the Committee appointed on the Establishing a new monthly Meeting at upperspringfield reports there is not likely to be any thing done till after our next Quarterly meeting. A Certificate on behalf of Sarah Dougharty was produced to this meeting which was read & receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs that Tryphosa and Mary Wilson have been guilty of fornication. Thomas Wright and Empson Kirby are appointed to inform them of the Charges and prepare a Testification against them for the approbation of next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 1 mo: 1782. The Committee appointed to settle with the Managers and Treasurer for Building this House produced the following report to wit "We of the Committee appointed by the monthly Meeting to settle with the Managers and Treasurer for Building the new Meeting House met and according to the accompts as they now appear there remains due for said Building about [Pounds] 400 and inspecting Benjamin Sykes�s accompt it
[Crossed out: appears there was due to him $53..12..1 � and he Demands [Pounds] 13:2.3 3/4 Interest which said sums he has received as appears by his receipts as Likewise [Pounds] 8..10:6 3/4 over and above his Demand exclusive of Thirty Shillings which he says was agreed to be allow�d him for Cyder all which we submit to the monthly Meeting Signed the 10th: 11 mo: 1781. by Nathan Wright, Benjamin Clark. [Crossed out: The Accompts of Benjamin Sykes therein mentioned and Demand of Interest Mondy and Cyder is allowed and the Treasurer for said Building is directed to call on him for what was overpaid which appears to be [Pounds] 7:0.6 3/4 and as there appears to be about [Pounds] 400. due for Building said House the several Preparative Meetings are desired to raise their proportion toward the same as soon as can conveniently be done and report to this meeting when compleated.] The Friends appointed to visit Rachel Newbold in company with Women Friends reports they did not see the way clear to receive her Acknowledgment at this time the Meeting taking the same under consideration thinks best to Testify against her, she having disregarded the advice and counsel of her Parent and married contrary to the good order established amongst friends to a man not in membership with us therefore this meeting Disowns her the said Rachel Newbold from being a Member of our religious society untill she becomes sensible of her misconduct and condemns the same as Discipline directs Barzillai Furman and Benjamin Linton are appointed to give her a copy of this minute inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. The request of Mary Bunting Daughter of Phinehas coming under consideration the Meeting concludes to receive her into Membership with us Benjamin Linton is desired to inform her thereof. Rebekah Gibbs, Wife of Martin Gibbs had a Certificate of removal to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Susannah Rockhill, Wife of Solomon Rockhill had a Certificate of Removal to Little Eggharbour Monthly Meeting.
Richard Wey Furman and his Wife and their four Children, Ann, George, Josiah, and Ruth, being in their minority had a Certificate of removal to Burlington Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Samuel Parker junr. for not producing a Certificate he had from Little Eggharbour Monthly Meeting, bearing Arms as a Guard to a place of Execution, Gaming and taking Spirituous Liquor more than was necessary, which was read, approv'd and sign'd. Nathan Wright and Saml. Wright are appointed to give him a copy, let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at upperfreehold and report to next Meeting. Testifications were produced to this Meeting against Tryphosa and Mary Wilson for committing Fornication which were read, approv'd and Sign'd Isaiah Robins and Thomas Wright are appointed to give them copies thereof, let them know their right of appeal if they do not appeal to publish them at the close of a First Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next Meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Jacob Cook hath been in the practice of taking Strong Drink to Excess and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings. Isaiah Robins and James Woolley are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charges and report to next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 2 mo: 1782. Michael Rogers Junr. and Ann Shreve appeard and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other his parents present consenting James Lawrie and Thomas Thorn are appointed to make the
usual enquiry and report to next meeting. The Friends appointed report Rachel Newbold has been served with a copy of the Minute of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal. Samuel Middleton reports he has receive'd the Legacy left by Matthew Forsyth to Jesse Forsyth a poor of this Meeting. John Stockdon produced an Acknowledgment to the Meeting sometime back condemning his having deviated from friends rules by Marrying a Woman not in membership with us with the Assistance of a Baptist Minister and neglected the attendance of our Religious Meetings he not manifesting his sincerity to friends. Satisfaction this Meeting disowns him the said John Stockton from being a Member of our religious Society untill he becomes sensible of his Errors and condemns the same as Discipline directs Joseph Hornor and William Clark are appointed to give him a copy of this inform him of his right of appeal if they find he was married by a Hireling Minister and doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Stony Brook and report to next Meeting. The Friends appointed report Samuel Parker Junr. has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him which has been published as directed he not intending to appeal Jervas Pharo and Anthony Sykes are appointed to send a copy of Said Testification to Little Egg harbour Monthly Meeting. Isaiah Robins reports Tryphosa and Mary Wilson hath been served with copies of the Testifications of the meeting against them which have been published as directed they not intending to appeal. A Certificate was granted at this Meeting for Charlotte Wister, Wife of John Wister to Salem Monthly Meeting.
The Womens Meeting informs Mary Robins formerly Beck hath so far deviated from friends Rules as to accomplish her marriage with a man not in Membership with friends was guilty of Fornication and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings she having been visited but doth not appear in a disposition to make satisfaction, Thomas Thorn is appointed to draw a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting also informs Ann Hutchins Wife of Hugh Hutchins neglected the attendance of our religious Meetings and in some Measure Joined with another society. Joshua Gibbs and Nathan Wright are appointed to visit her in company with Women Friends and report to next meeting. James Robinson Junr. produced a Certificate to this meeting from Wilmington Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th: 3 mo: 1782. Michael Rogers Junr. and Ann Shreve appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other her Fathers consent being had in writing and Mother present nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their intentions according to good order Anthony Sykes and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next meeting, produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded.
William Clark reports John Stockton has been served with a copy of the minute of the meeting against him and inform'd of his right of apeal that it doth not appear he was marry'd by a Hireling Minister. Jervas Pharo reports he left a copy of the Testification of the meeting against Samuel Parker Junr. with the Clark of Little Egg harbour Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Thomas King for becoming the Father of a Bastard Child. Since Marrying contrary to friends rules and remov'd without a Certificate which was read approv'd and Sign'd Isaiah Robins and Jacob Middleton are appointed to serve him with a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield and apply to Kingwood Monthly Meeting to publish it there and report when done. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Mary Robins (late Beck) for committing Fornication with him that is since her Husband and Marrying a man not in Membership with us and neglecting the attendance of our religious Meetings which was read approv'd and Sign'd Thomas Thorn is appointed to give her a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next Meeting. Amos Middleton requesting to be released from being Treasurer for Building the new Meeting House is comply'd with and James Lawrie is appointed in his stead. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 4th: 4 mo: 1782.
Joseph Pancoast reports he attended the Marriage of Michael Rogers Junr. with Ann Shreve and thought it in a good degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage certificate to be recorded. the other friend reports he was so unwell he could not attend. Joshua Gibbs reports he and the other friend visited Ann Hutchins in company with Women Friends and found her in a good Disposition that she informed them she had no intent of Joining another Society though she had in some measure conformed but was satisfy'd with the principles of friends and gave some reasons for her neglect of attending Meetings, that they did not see it right to proceed against her at this time the Meeting taking the same into consideration concurs therewith. Thomas Thorn reports Mary Robins (late Beck) hath been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal which hath been published as directed she not intending to appeal Stony Brook Preparative Meeting informs James Clark neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings and it is reported that he hath been in the practice of taking spirituous Liquor to Excess James Lawrie and Isaiah Robins are appointed to visit him inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 5 mo: 1782. George Justice had a Certificate granted for himself and Phebe his Wife and their three children, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Rebekah being in their minority to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting.
A Certificate was granted for Joseph Ogborn to Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was granted for Elizabeth Donalson Wife of Arthur Donalson to Burlington Monthly Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Ann Haines (late Taylor) hath gone out in Marriage with a man not in membership with us and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings William Satterthwait and Nathan Robins are appointed to inform her of the charges and prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next Meeting. Said Meeting also informs Mary Wright (late Middleton) hath Married contrary to our discipline to a man not in Membership with us and was Guilty of Fornication before Marriage William Stevenson and Ebenezer Wright are appointed to inform her of the Charges and prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting Likewise informs that Pamela Con (formerly Carter) hath married contrary to Friends rules and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings. Benjamin Sykes and Robert Emley are appointed to inform her of the Charges and prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting also informs Sarah Middleton (late Middleton) has been guilty of Fornication and married contrary to friends rules to a man not in membership with us who was her first cousin and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings Amos Wright and Benjamin Linton are appointed to inform her of the Charges and prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting 2nd: 5 mo: 1782. Amos Middleton inform'd the Meeting that Samuel Parker hath removed without a certificate has been active in military services and married by a priest thought to be so situated he can't be spoke with agreeable
to Discipline therefore this meeting disowns him the said Samuel Parker from being a member of our religious Society untill he becomes sensible of his Errors and condemns them as Discipline directs. Amos Middleton and Isaac Wright are appointed to serve him with a copy of this minute if they have an opportunity and apply to friends of Shrewsbury to publish it there and publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Chesterfield and report when done. Our Esteemed friend Rebekah Wright signifying her concern to visit some meetings in this province with which this meeting concurs and have unity with her publick Testimony recommending her to the protection of pure wisdom with desires for her preservation and safe return the Clerk is desired to furnish her with a copy of this Minute. Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs Elijah Field and Mary his Wife request for themselves and five Children to come under the care of Friends which is referr'd for consideration of next meeting. Upperfreehold preparative meeting informs John Ellis requests to be released from the station of an overseer and propose Nathan Wright in his stead which request and proposal this meeting concurs with. Said Meeting also informs Jesse Woodward Junr. is accused with being the Father of a Bastard Child Alexander Howard and James Lawrie are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charge and report to next meeting. This Meeting taking into consideration the disorders too prevalent in young friends and others
of leaving our meetings in the time of Transacting the Business and getting together in companys about the meeting House and places adjacent it is to be feared unprofitably desires the Quarterly meeting would take the same into consideration that something may be done in order to remove those disorders the Clark is desired to send a copy of this minute to said meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 6 mo: 1782. Isaiah Robins reports Thomas King has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal which has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. A Certificate was granted for Joshua Newbold and Rebekah his Wife and their two Children, Ann and Samuel (minors) to Evesham Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against James Clark for taking strong Liquor to excess and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read, approvd and Sign'd Joseph Horner and Abraham Skirm are appointed to give him a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Stony Brook and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Ann Haines for neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings and marrying a man not in society with us which was read approv'd and Sign'd Jonathan Barton and Barzillai Furman are appointed to give her a copy thereof, inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Mary Wright for marrying contrary to our discipline to a man not in membership with us and being guilty of Fornication before marriage which
was read approv'd and Sign'd William Stevenson and Ebenezer Wright are appointed to give her a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Sarah Middleton for being guilty of Fornication and marrying contrary to friends rules to a man not in membership with us, who was her first cousin and neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read, approv'd and Sign'd. Amos Wright and Isaiah Robins are appointed to give her a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. A Certificate was granted for Elizabeth Watson and her Daughter Elizabeth being under age and Also for Mary Watson to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Chesterfield Preparative meeting informs Levi Gibbs has married contrary to friends rules to a Woman not in membership with us Amos Wright and James Woolley are appointed to inform him of the Charges and prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting also inform the lot of Land belonging to this Meeting is and likely to be more encroached on by roads running through it, Anthony Sykes, Joseph Bullock, Benjamin Clark Nathan Robins William Stevenson Abraham Skirm and James Lawrie are appointed to take it into consideration and what may be best to be done in the case and with the old
Meeting House and report to next meeting. William Stevenson Nathan Wright Abraham Skirm and Benjamin Clark are appointed to revise and get recorded the minutes of this Meeting that have not already been done. Certificates were produced to this meeting on behalf of Hannah Taylor Wife of Daniel Taylor and her three Children, Mary, John, and Nathan, and for Elizabeth Henry who is placed under her care and is in her minority as likewise her said Children from Burlington Monthly Meeting. And on Behalf of Susannah Rockhill from Little Eggharbrour Monthly Meeting. And on Behalf of Elizabeth Stratton from Evesham Monthly Meeting which were read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 4th: 7 mo: 1782. Isaiah Robins reports Sarah Middleton hath been served with a copy of the Testification against her and inform'd of her right of appeal which has been published as directed she not intending to appeal. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Pamela Con for marrying contrary to the rules Established amongst us and neglects the attendance of our religious meetings which was read and approv'd and Sign'd Anthony Sykes and Benjamin Sykes are appointed to give her a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal and report to next meeting. A Certificate was granted for Miriam Lawrie to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. The Recommendation of Joshua Gibbs and a Minister being reviv'd this Meeting concurs therewith and recommends him as a minister to the Quarterly meeting
of Ministers and Elders the Clerk is desired to send a copy of this Minute to said meeting. Our Friend Rebekah Wright return'd the copy of the minute she had from this meeting in the 5 mo. last in order to visit some meetings in this province & inform'd the Meeting she had perform'd the same to her satisfaction. The friends appointed on account of the encroachments and the old meeting house produced a report to this meeting which being read the meeting proposes that the preparative Meeting of Chesterfield inclose the proposed Lot for this House in the manner that may be most convenient for the Monthly Meeting and they have the Benefit arising therefrom till they be paid for the expence. Amos Middleton Isaiah Robins, William Stevenson George Bullock Jervas Pharo and Nathan Middleton are appointed to endeavour to Lease out the Old meeting House with as much Land as may be convenient for the same should any person offer to apply to this meeting for further approbation. Isaiah Robins and Nathan Middleton are appointed to Lease out the other Lots belonging to this meeting & apply for what is already due on them. The Committee appointed to revise and record the minutes of this Meeting are desired to attend to that service Amos Middleton and the Clerk are desired to assist them therein. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs that James Emley took up Arms and join'd some other men in entering forcibly into a mans House and taking of some of his goods John Bullock and Isaiah Robins are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 4: 8 mo: 1782.
[Written above minutes:] where I began The overseers and committee appointed to assist them in endeavouring to remove the complaints of the neglecting of attending our religious Meetings &c produced a report to this Meeting from which it appears they attended to that service & have visited all the families within the verge of this meeting and gave them such advice as they thought needfull on the occasion. Benjamin Linton reports on Behalf of the Friends appointed to accompany our friends Gabriel Wilson and Joseph Moore in a visit to the Families of this Meeting that they attended thereto and that the friends had perform'd the service to satisfaction. The committee appointed for Establishing of Schools produced a report from which it appears there are Six Schools within the verge of this meeting taught by friends. that at Mansfield and Stony Brook are under the care of their preparative Meetings the others are not. The overseers reports that in respect to Distilling Spirits out of Grain, keeping Taverns &c. there dont appear to be any amongst us. The Treasurer for Building the new Meeting House reports he has receivd the Ballance that was in Benjamin Sykes's hands. Jonathan Barton reports Ann Haines has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal. Ebenezer Wright reports Mary Wright has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal. Isaac Ivins produced a paper to this Meeting condemning his serving as a Jury man for the purpose of confiscating Estates & being in the practice of paying all the monies Demanded of him for carrying on the present unhappy contest without enquiring for what
use intended, from which he apprehends it reasonable to suppose he hath paid one or more substitute or exempt Taxes and neglecting the attending of our religious Meetings which was read & receiv'd. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Levi Gibbs for marrying contrary to Friends Rules to a Woman not in Membership with us which was read & signd Amos Wright & James Woolley are appointed to give him a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The request of Elijah Field Wife and Children coming under consideration is complied with & Aaron Ivins is desired to inform him thereof. Benjamin Sykes reports Pamelia Con has been served with a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and informed of her right of appeal. The Week Day Meeting near Robins's is allow'd to be held at tht usual place till the month next in the Eighth month next under the care of the same friends. Nathan Wright on behalf of the Friends who attended, reports the minutes are revised, they are desired to get them recorded & report when done. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Abel Hopkins neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings and is guilty of using profane Language William Stevenson and Moses Williams are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Said Meeting informs Anthony King and Anthony Reckless has engaged themselves in the Military service Nathan Middleton & Jervas Pharo are appointed to Treat with them if they have an opportunity if not, to prepare Testifications against them for approbation of next meeting
Said Meeting informs Joseph Busson has removed without a Certificate, William Stevenson & Ebenezer Wright are desired to draw a few Lines in order to inform the Monthly Meeting where he resides how he stands in Society & produce them to next meeting for approbation. Mansfield preparative Meeting informs their Quota towards [Pounds] 30.0.0. for the support of the poor is paid to the Treasurer. Upperspringfield Preparative Meeting informs Job Carter has been guilty of taking spirituous Liquor to excess & Bearing of Arms in a Military way & married contrary to the rules of friends which is referr'd for consideration to next meeting. Said Meeting informs that Jonathan Branson junr. is accused of being the Father of an Illigitimate Child has been spoke with and don't deny the Charge, which is referr'd to next meeting. Said Meeting also informs that Thomas Newbold has been guilty of Taking Spirituous Liquor to excess which is also referr'd. The Queries were read in this Meeting with the Answers from our several Preparative Meetings importing as follows 1. It appears by reports given to this Meeting from all our Meetings except Trenton from which we have no report, that our Meetings are kept up & pretty well attended on first Days but not so large on other days of the Week, the Hour mostly observ'd, not altogether clear of Drowsiness one meeting mentions some other indecencies which are under care
2. Love and Unity is maintained in a good degree, endeavours are used to discourage Backbiting and evil reports but not so generally as should be, there is a care to end Differences. 3. Some care is taken to bring up those under our care in plainness of speech & Apparel but the customs of the World are too prevalent with many in these respects the frequent reading the Scriptures & restraint of reading pernicious Books too much neglected. 4. All are not careful in these respects but some care is taken. 5. We know of no Breach of this querie, except one instance of a Childs being put to a person not in membership with us. 6. We think mostly clear of the forepart of this querie as to military services, not all clear, though considerable care is taken, in respect to purchasing Goods its rendered difficult thro' the unsettled state of publick affairs. 7. Clear of Importing or Buying Negroes as far as appears, there is some few not manumitted, we think their persons mostly well used, as to their Education in some respects we think it is too much neglected. 8. It doth not appear but endeavours are used to comply with this Querie, except one or two instances mentioned by one Meeting which is under care. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope measureably agreeable with this Querie though more necessary care is needful. The four Annual Queries answer'd as follows. 1. None.-- 2nd. None.-- 3rd. some sober people receiv'd into Membership since last year.-- 4th. They are At a Monthly Meeting held at a Chesterfield the 5th: 9 mo: 1782. Jacob Cook produced a paper to this meeting condemning his being overcome by Spirituous Liquor and neglecting the attendance of our Religious Meetings which was read and referrd for further consideration.
Abraham Skirm reports the Testification against James Clark has been published as directed. James Woolley reports Levi Gibbs has been served with a copy of the Testification of the meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Anthony Reckless for bearing Arms in Military services which was read and sign'd, Jervas Pharo and Alexander Howard are appointed to give him a copy thereof and inform him of his right of appeal when they have an opportunity and report to the Meeting following. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Anthony King for bearing Arms in Military services which was read and sign'd. Alexander Howard and Jervas Pharo are appointed to give him a copy thereof and inform him of his right of appeal when they have an opportunity and report to the meeting following. An Acknowledgment of Hannah Moss�s late Hutchinson was produced to this meeting condemning her Marrying by an Hireling priest to a Person not in membership with friends and a few lines by way of recommendation Sign'd by several friends of Philadelphia which are referr'd for further consideration, Benjamin Linton & Benjamin Clark are desired to take an opportunity with her and report to next meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs Jonathan Quicksal requests to be admitted into membership with Friends. Fretwell Wright, Benjamin Linton & Joseph Forsyth are appointed to visit him and report to next meeting. Said Meeting informs a Certificate is requested for Samuel Bullock (a minor) son of Thos. Bullock to Evesham Monthly Meeting. Joseph Bullock is appointed to draw one for approbation of next meeting.
The Womens Meeting informs Edith Lamb late Taylor hath gone out in marriage to a man not in membership with friends being precaution'd, Samuel Wright is desired to prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Sarah Brewer formerly Horsefull, hath gone out in Marriage to a man not of our society and by a Priest & don't attend our Religious Meetings James Lawrie & Alexander Howard are appointed to inform her of the Charges & prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. Edward Brooks Junr. requests a Certificate of removal to the monthly Meeting of the Northern District of Philadelphia, Fretwell Wright & John Taylor are appointed to make the usual inquiry, if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Sarah English requests to be releas'd from the station of an overseer which is comply'd with. Stony Brook Preparative Meeting informs, James Gillingham requests a Certificate of removal to Buckingham Monthly Meeting. Joseph Horner & Benjamin Clark are appointed to make the usual inquiry, if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the approbation fo next meeting. Said Meeting informs a Certificate is requested for Joseph Clark (a minor) son of William Clark to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Joseph Horner & Benjamin Clark are appointed to draw one, for the approbation of next Meeting. Said Meeting also informs their Quoto', towards [Pounds] 400 ordered to be raised to discharge a Debt due for Building the new Meeting House is paid to the Treasurer
William Satterthwait, Jonathan Barton, Isaac Bullock and Joseph English are appointed to settle with Richard Weyfurman for keeping Hannah Schooley and agree with some Person for her future support, and report to next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 10 mo: 1782. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Abel Hopkins for using Profane Language and the neglecting the attendance of our Religious Meetings which was read and Sign'd Joseph Bullock and Isaac Wright are appointed to serve him with a copy thereof inform him of his right of Appeal, if he don't appeal, to publick it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield. The Friends appointed respecting Hannah Moss late Hutchinson, report they visited her, & found her in a Tender frame of Mind therefore the Meeting receives her Acknowledgment. Edith Lamb late Taylors Case coming under Consideration the Meeting thinks best to disown her and appoints Barzillai Furman & William Satterthwait to serve her with a copy of this Minute & let her know her right of appeal. The Womens Meeting informs Achsah Olden late Middleton hath gone out in Marriage with a man not in Membership with friends being precautioned. Upperspringfield preparative Meeting informs their Quoto towards [Pounds] 30 ordered to be raised for the support of the poor & their Quoto toward the yearly meeting stock is paid to the Treasurer. Mansfield Preparative Meeting Informs their Quoto towards the yearly Meeting Stock is paid to the Treasurer. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 7th. 11 mo. 1782.
A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Job Carter for bearing Arms in a Military way Drniking spirituous Liquor to excess and Marrying contrary to our Discipline which was read and signd, Joseph Pancoast and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to serve him with a Copy thereof, inform him of his right of appeal, if he dont appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at upperspringfield. A Testification was produc�d to this Meeting against Thomas Newbold for being in the practice of drinking Spirituous Liquor to Excess which was read and signd William Satterthwait and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to serve him with a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal if he don't appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at upperspringfield and report to to next meeting. A Testification was produc'd to this meeting against Sarah Brewer for marrying contrary to friends rules to a man not in membership with us by a Priest and neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings which was Read & Sign'd James Lawrie & Alexander Howard are appointed to serve her with a copy thereof inform her of her right of appeal, if she dont appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield & report tonext meeting. The Meeting being informed Achsah Olden late Middleton hath gone out in Marriage with a man not in membership with friends, therefore this meeting disowns her from being a member of our Religious society untill she becomes sensible of her Errors and condemns the same as discipline directs Robert White is appointed to give her a copy of this minute and inform her of her right of appeal
The friends appointed to visit Jonathan Quicksal on his request to be admitted into Membership with friends report they have perform'd that service & think him worthy of friends care therefore he is admitted into Membership with us Isaac bullock is appointed to inform him thereof. The Friends appointed to settle with Richard Weyfurman for keeping Hannah Schooley produced the following report the 22nd: 10 mo: 1782. Then Settled with Richard Weyfurman for keeping Hannah Schooley 74 Weeks a 8/. p [8 shillings per] week which makes [Pounds] 29:12 s [29 pounds and 12 shillings] and we likewise agree with Richard Weyfurman to keep her at the rate of 10/. p [10 shillings per] week untill another place can be provided as she is in a poor state of health at present which we submit to the meeting. Joseph English Jonathan Barton which was approved & the Treasurer is directed to pay him the Ballance of his accot the same Friends are desired to continue their care in providing another place for her. Jervas Pharo. reports he has served Anthony Reckless with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. The Consideration of altering the time of Meeting on Monthly Meeting Days to the Tenth Hour coming before the Meeting is approv'd of, Amos Middleton is desired to mention it in the Quarterly Meeting, that it may be more generally known. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Samuel Downing requests to be admitted into Membership with friends. William Stevenson, Benjamin Linton Josiah Furman Barzillai Furman & Benjamin Clark are appointed to visit him and report to next Meeting. Said Meeting informs their Quoto towards the yearly Meeting is paid in
Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs their quoto towards [Pounds] 400 to discharge a Debt for building the new Meeting House in paid to the Treasurer. The Queries were read in this Meeting with the Answers from our several preparative Meetings to the 1, 2, and 9th. to the following purport. 1. Our Meetings are kept up & generally well attended on First Days, on other Days of the Week they continue Small, the Hour nearly observed by most, some appearance of Drowsiness, other indecencies mostly avoided. 2. Love & Unity is measurably maintained amongst us, and Endeavours used to discourage Backbiting and evil reports, & to end Differences. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope in meekness though Delays sometimes happens. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 5th: 12 mo: 1782. The Extracts from our last yearly Meeting was Read in this Meeting & the several weighty matters therein contained recommended to the attention of Friends. A Number of Epistles was produced to this Meeting being the general Epistle from the yearly Meeting held in London in the 5th. Month last and the Epistle from the same place to our last yearly Meeting, one of Each being read they were Divided & ordered to be read in the usual manner. The Friends appointed report, Abel Hopkins has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal that it has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Jonathan Branson junr. for committing Forni
cation which was read and Sign'd Joseph Pancoast and Robert Emley are appointed to serve him with a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal, if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First day meeting at upperspringfield and report to next meeting. Joseph Pancoast reports Job Carter has been served with a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal that it has been published as Directed he not intending to appeal. James Lawrie reports Sarah Brewer has been served with a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against her and inform'd of her right of appeal that it has been published as directed, she not intending to appeal. Robert White reports he gave Achsah Olden a Copy of the Minute of last Meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal. The Friends appointed to provide a place for Hannah Schooley report they have procured one at 12/. p [12 shillings per] Week which this meeting approves and as she has some Goods not likely to be of much use to her, they are desired to dispose of them and produce an accot thereof to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Sarah Smith (Wife of Timothy Smith) from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting on behalf of Miriam Allen from Rahway Monthly Meeting which was read & read and receiv'd. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs a Certificate is requested for Robert Middleton son of Amos Middleton to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, Isaiah Robins and Amos Wright are appointed to make the usual inquiry, if nothing obstructs, to prepare one for the Approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting informs a Certificate is requested for William Brooks son of Edward Brooks to Philadelphia
Monthly Meeting it appearing he is placed with a Person not in Membership with friends Isaiah robins and Benjamin Linton are appointed to treat with his Father on the account and report to next meeting. This Meeting recommends it to the several preparative Meetings to raise their proportion towards [Pounds] 50 for the use of the poor and report when done. Nathan Wright, James Lawrie & Joseph Forsyth are appointed to settle with the friends who purchased the stove, and report to next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 1 mo: 1783. Robert Wright & Ann Harrison appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other his Parents consent being had in writing & hers present Joshua Gibbs and Ebenezer Wright are appointed to make the usual inquiry and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Jesse Woodward junr. for being the Father of an unlawful begotten Child which was read and sign'd, James Lawrie and Alexander Howard are appointed to serve him with a Copy thereof and inform him of his right of appeal when they have an opportunity if he don't appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at upperfreehold & report when done. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against James Emley for taking up Arms & Joining a Company of Men entering forcibly into a mans House & taking away some Goods which was rea'd & Sign'd, Isaac Bullock and Ebenezer Wright are appointed to give him a copy thereof inform him of his right of appeal, if he don't appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at upperfreehold and report to next meeting
Anthony Sykes reports Jonathan Branson Junr. has been served with a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him & inform'd of his right of appeal which has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. Anthony Sykes reports the Testification against Thos. Newbold has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. The friends appointed report they have sold Effects of Hannah Schooley to the Amount of [Pounds] 4..2..5. & produced an account of Goods left in her possession, that she is since Deceased at Richard Weyfurmans which place she was not removed from they are desired to dispose of the remaining goods Settle with the Friend who kept her, Discharge the same & her funeral Charges, if there be any overplus pay it to the Treasurer & report &c. Benjamin Linton on behalf of the Friends appointed reports the matter respecting Asa Holloway is settled his Acknowledgment being now read and considered the meeting concludes to receive it, Isaiah Robins & Fretwell Wright are appointed to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at Chesterfield & Bordentown. The Committee appointed to settle with the friends who purchased the stoves report they find a Ballance due in the hands of Jacob Middleton one of the collectors for Croswicks particular Meeting of [Pounds] 4:16:6. & in the Hands of William Stevenson 1/9. The money in the hands of Jacob Middleton is allowed to be the property of Chesterfield particular Meeting that in the hands of William Stevenson to be paid to the Treasurer of the Monthly Meeting. A Copy of the paragraph of William Morris's Will was produced to this Meeting being as follows. Item.-- I Give unto my Executors the Sum of Twenty Pounds to be paid unto the overseers of the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield for the use of the poor of said Meeting I give unto the overseer of said Meeting to which
I subscribed the sum of Ten Pounds towards building the new Meeting House. Compar'd by Wm. Houston. which monies Isaiah Robins & Nathan Middleton two of the overseers of this Meeting are appointed to apply for & receive & their Receipt shall be a Discharge for the same the Clerk is desired to furnish them with a copy of this Minute. The Womens Meeting informs Mary Pancoast late Furman hath gone out in Marriage by a Priest to a man not in Membership with us also neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings, and in her Dress & Address inconsistent with our profession. Alexander Howard & Isaac Horner are appointed to inform her of the Charges and report to next Meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs Joseph Woodmansey neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings hath married contrary to the rules established amongst friends to a Woman not in Membership with us and hath taken the Test, Joseph Bullock & George Bullock is appointed to visit him inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Upperspringfiend Preparative Meeting informs Joseph Steward has repeatedly taken spirituous Liquor to Excess & Married contrary to Friends Rules and don't fulfil his contract, Joseph Bullock & Isaac bullock are appointed to treat with him and report to next meeting. Said Meeting also informs Benjamin Shreve has taken up Arms in a military way Joshua Gibbs and William Satterthwait are appointed to treat with him and report to next meeting.
Clayton Newbold produced to this Meeting a paper of Acknowledgment for taking the Test Joseph Horner and Benjamin Clark are appointed to visit him and report to next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 2 mo: 1783. Robert Wright and Ann Harrison appear'd at this Meeting & declar'd they continued their intentions of marriage with each other, nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish said intentions according to good order. William Stevenson and Ebenezer Wright are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished and report to next Meeting and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. William Abbot and Helena Lawrie Appear'd at this Meeting & declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of Parents Amos Wright & Isaiah Robins are appointed to make the usual inquiry and report to next Meeting. Extracts from the Minutes of the last quarterly Meeting was produced to this Meeting in respect to Collecting and making out accots of the sufferings of Friends for our Religious Testimony against War-- Advising the appoin[t]ing a Friend or two to enter such parts of the Extracts of the Yearly Meeting that may be needful in the Book of Discipline & concerning the remedying the disorders which have appear'd in our Meetings of Business which was read & Friends desired to pay due attention thereto. James Lawrie & the Clerk are appointed to enter such parts of the Extracts that may be thought needful in the book of Discipline. The Friends appointed report James Emley has been served with a copy of the Testification fo the Meeting against him & inform'd of his right of appeal which has been published as directed he not intending to appeal.
Benjamin Linton on behalf ot he Friends appointed report they paid Samuel Downing a visit & thought he appear'd in a pretty good Disposition & rather had a favourable sentiment towards him the Meeting considering thereof receives him into Membership with us & Abraham Skrim is appointed to inform him thereof. The Friends appointed report Asa Holloways Acknowledgement has been published as directed. The Friends appointed report they visited Benjamin Shreve in respect to his bearing of Arms in a Military way, he informed them he Expected to continue therein. therefore this Meeting disowns him the said Benjamin Shreve from being a Member of our religious Society untill he becomes sensible of his deviation and condemns the same as discipline directs. William Satterthwait and Barzillai Furman are appointed to give him a copy of this minute inform him of his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Martha Hunt formerly Horsefull hath gone out in Marriage to a man not in membership with friends & neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings. Josiah Furman and Isaac Horner are appointed to visit her, inform her of the Charges and report to next meeting. Nathan Wright: Samuel Middleton James Lawire Thos. Thorn. Anthony Sykes William Satterthwait and Joseph Pancoast are appointed to agree with Emanuel Davenport or some other person for the future Support of Jesse Forsyth & settle with Benjamin Sykes who has the care of Uriah Pittman. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Amos Middleton requests to be released from the station of an overseer, which this meeting complies with
Said Meeting informs John Rickey Junr. hath gone out in marriage with a Woman not in Membership with friend, Stacy Potts & Josiah Furman are appointed to inform him of the Charges and report to next meeting. Said Meeting also informs John Potts son of Richard Potts requests to be admitted into Membership with Friends Benjamin Clark, Benjamin Linton, Josiah Furman and Isaiah Robins are appointed to visit him & report to next Meeting. The Queries were read in this meeting with the Answers from our several preparative Meetings importing as follows. 1. Our Meetings are pretty well attended on First Days, on other days of the week appears considerable deficiency, the Hour mostly observed mostly clear of indecencies. Except Drowsiness. 2. Love & Unity is maintained amongst us in a good degree Endeavours are used to discourage Backbiting Evil reports & to end Differences. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope in meekness though delays sometimes happen. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 6th: 3 mo: 1783. William Abbot & Helena Lawrie appear'd at this Meeting & declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other, nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Benjamin Linton and William Wilson are appointed to attend the Marriage, produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded, & report to next meeting. Joseph English Junr. & Tryfena Wilson appear'd at this Meeting & Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of parents
Extracts from the Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting held at Burlington, was produced to this Meeting & Read being as follows. [Crossed out: The committee appointed to Assist in Establishing of a Monthly Meeting at Upperspringfield & the better regulation of some of our Preparative Meetings now produced a report &c which being deliberately and weightily consider�d is united with & the Treasurer is directed to pay to Anthony Sykes and Thomas Earl two of the Trustees for making the addition to the House as upper Springfield, the said Sum of One Hundred & Fifty Pounds, and that pursuant to the conclusion now come to, the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield be held on Third Day next following the first Second Day in each Month, that the Monthly Meeting of Mount Holly be held on Fifth Day next following the first second Day in each month these Alterations to take place in the fifth Month next.] That the general Meeting hitherto held at upper Springfield in the 6th. Month Annually, be discontinued and that the week Day Meeting of Mansfield, Springfield and the Mount be discontinued in those Weeks on which their Monthly Meeting respectively will fall be held. And it is desired that a full & Exact List, be Taken of the Members that are to constitute the Monthly Meeting at upper Springfield and that the Monthly Meetings of Burlington Chesterfield & Mount Holly direct an Account to be taken also of the Members of their respective Meetings and that those accounts be taken agreeable to the Arrangement made by the meetingin the 8th: month 1781. and laid before the Committee on Establishing a new Monthly Meeting which Committee is now continued, & desired carefully to inspect those Lists, & give such assistance therein as may appear necessary & also that they attend the Monthly Meeting at upperspringfield on the Day it will be opened-- And as we believe that the Establishment of a Monthly Meeting at upper Springfield is right, this Meeting is desirous that it may tend to the strength of the Body, as well as to the Religious Advantage of the Individuals more immediately concerned in order whereunto it is recommended to the members of that Meeting that a religious diligence, & Steady watchfulness be maintained for the preservation of comely order that every thing may be avoided that tends to Divide and unfit for the weighty service of the Church, & that Love & Concord may be Cherished & maintained. And it is directed that the said Monthly Meeting be held on 4th. Day following the first Second Day in each Month and that
it be opened in fifth Month next & the Clerk is directed to send to the Monthly Meeting of Burlington, Chesterfield, Mount Holly & upper Springfield now Established such an Abstract of this Minute as maay be proper for their information and Direction. Extracted from the Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting held at Burlington 24th: 2 mo: 1788. Compar'd by Daniel Smith Clark Which is recommended to friends Observance and the Quarterly Meeting directs a List of the Members of the respective Meetings to be made out & handed to the Committees of said Meetings for Establishing a new Monthly Meeting. this Meeting appoints Nathan Middleton, Benjamin Linton Samuel Abbot, Jacob Middleton Samuel Olden, Fretwell Wright. Abraham Skirm & John Combs to make out Lists accordingly and hand to said Committee. William Stevenson reports on Behalf of himself & Ebenezer Wright that they attended the Marriage of Robert Wright & Ann Harrison they thought it was Measurably orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Joseph Forsyth reports on behalf of the Committee for establishing schools that they generally met since last Meeting & are of opinion that going into a Subscription at each preparative Meeting for the purpose of Buying Land Building a School House &c. would be a means of Forwarding the work, which this Meeting approves & recommends to friends attention. Edward brooks by Benjamin Linton produced a paper to this Meeting (he being Ancient & not able to attend) in order to condemn his placing his son Apprentice to a Person not a member of our Religious Society which was read & receiv'd, a Certificate being requested for his son William, to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Fretwell Wright & Isaac Horner are appointed to make the usual inquiry & prepare one for the approbation of next meeting.
The Friends appointed report Joseph Woodmancy has been inform'd of the Judgment of this Meeting & produced a Testification against him for neglecting the attendance of our Religious Meetings. Marrying contrary to friends Rules to a Woman not in Membership with them and taking the Test which was read and sign'd the same friends are appointed to give him a copy thereof let him his right of appeal and report to next meeting. Benjamin Sykes reports Joseph Steward has been inform'd of the Judgment of this Meeting and produced a Testification against him for taking strong Drink to excess not fulfilling his Contract & Marrying contrary to friends rules which was read & sign'd the same friends are desired to give him a copy thereof let him know his right of Appeal & report to next meeting if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a First Day meeting at upper Springfield. The Womens Meeting informs that Meribah Satterthwait late Woodward hath gone out in Marriage to a man not in Membership with us and guilty of Fornication before Marriage James Lawrie & Jacob Middleton are appointed to inform her of the Charges & prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. The Friends appointed to settle with Benjamin Sykes for the care of Uriah Pittman produced the following report to wit the 13th: 2 mo: 1783 the Committee met according to appointment and settled accots with Benjamin Sykes & we find a Ballance due of [Pounds] 6:3:10 to said Sykes. Sign'd on behalf of the Committee Present by Samuel Middleton which Sum the Treasurer is directed to pay. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs -- Abraham Skirm requests to be released from the Station of an overseer which is referr'd for the Consideration of next Meeting.
Said Meeting also informs that Asa Holloway request A Certificate to Crooked run Monthly Meeting in Virginia. Joshua Gibbs & the Clerk, are appointed to prepare one for the Approbation of next Meeting. Benjamin Linton informs that Samuel Downing requests a Certificate on account of Marriage to the Falls Monthly Meeting, Josiah Furman & Abraham Skirm are appointed to make the usual Inquiry and prepare one for the Approbation of next Meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs William Copperthwait requests a Certificate for himself & Hope his Wife and Seven children. Mary, William, Stacy, Sarah, Hope, Shreve & John, to Burlington Monthly Meeting John Elliss & Isaac Bullock are appointed to make the usual inquiry if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the Approbation of next meeting. An accot of Robert Smiths was produced to this Meeting Dated 1778 to the amount of [Pounds] 1:17:4 for recording 112 Sheets in the Book of Discipline which the Treasurer is directed to pay. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 4 mo: 1783. Joseph English junr. & Tryfena Wilson appear'd at this Meeting & Declar'd they Continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said Intentions according to good order. William Satterthwait & Benjamin Linton are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplished & produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded and report to next Meeting. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of William Abbot & Helena Lawrie report they attended and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded.
Nathan Wright reports he offered Joseph Woodmancy a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. Benjamin Sykes reports Joseph Steward has been served with a copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of appeal that it has been published as directed he not intending to appeal. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Martha Hunt for Marrying contrary to the rules Established amongst us to a man not of our religious Society and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which was read and Sign'd Josiah Furman and Abraham Skirm are appointed to give her a copy thereof let her know her right of appeal & report to next Meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Meribah Satterthwait for commiting Fornication with a man that is since her Husband whom she Marryd contrary to the rules Established amongst us, he not being a member of our Religious Society which was read and Sign'd James Lawrie & Nathan Middleton are appointed to give her a copy thereof let her know her right of Appeal if she don't appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Mary Pancoast for neglecting the due attendance of our Religious Meetings & in her dress and Behaviour -- unbecoming our profession & married by a priest which was read and Signd Isaac Horner & Isaiah Robins are appointed to give her a copy thereof let her know her right of appeal, if she doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first Day meeting at upperfreehold and report to next Meeting. The friends appointed to settle for the support of Jesse forsyth produced the following report viz 13th: 3 mo: 1783 then Agreed with Emanuel Davenport for the Support of Jesse Forsyth one year for Twenty Pounds in produce Wheat at 6/. Rye [at] 3/6 & Corn [at] 3/. or for Twenty Pounds Ten Shillings in Hard money and it is left for the consideration of the Monthly Meeting to take their choice of Either price present Nathan Wright Samuel Middleton. the year began 4th: 1 mo: 1783 which the meeting agrees to [at] the money price of [Pounds] 22-10. Samuel Middleton is appointed to inform him thereof
A Testification was produced to this Meeting against John Rickey junr. for marrying contrary to the rules Established amongst us to a Woman not a member of our Religious society which was read and sign'd Josiah Furman & Abraham Skirm are appointed to give him a copy thereof let him know his right of appeal and report to next meeting. The Request of Abraham Skirm to be releas'd from the station of an overseer is comply'd with. Samuel Downing had a Certificate on account of Marriage to the Falls Monthly Meeting. The Friends appointed report Benjamin Shreve hath been served with a Copy of the Minute of the Meeting against him and inform'd of his right of Appeal. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 10th: 4 mo. 1783 by Adjournment. [Crossed out: The committee appointed to settle the accots of the Managers & Treasurer for the new Meeting House produced the following report viz We of the committee appointed to inspect the Accots of the Managers and Treasurer for the new Meeting House report-- That the Quoters of Chesterfield, Springfield & Robins�s Meeting are not yet fully paid into the Treasury & that over & above all the Money likely to be Collected there appears due for building the House the sum of [Pounds] 43:1.2 � Exclusive of the Interest of [Pounds] 45.5.11 which Thomas Thorn thinks he should be allow'd for about Six years All which we submit to the Meeting Sign�d by order of said committee this 11th: 3 mo: 1783 by Benjn. Clark.] By which there appears [Pounds] 43..1..2 1/4 due for said House & a Demand of Interest arising on [Pounds] 45..5..11 which Interest this Meeting allows as far back as the last settlement & it being supposed that [Pounds] 50 will be sufficient to compleat the Expence of Said Building this Meeting directs the several preparative meetings as they now stand to raise their proportion towards the same with the Interest thereof till paid to the Treasurer who is desired to report when done. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs their Quoto towards [Pounds] 30 in Money & [Pounds] 23:10:10 1/2 in produce for Support of the poor is paid. Said Meeting informs Anthony Taylor Junr. hath been guilty of using profane Language & neglects the attendance of our Religious Meetings Benjamin Linton
and Joseph Forsyth are appointed to treat with him and report to next meeting. Upperfreehold Preparative Meeting informs their Quoto towards [Pounds] 50 for the support of the poor is paid and the Treasurer informs said Meetings quoto towards [Pounds] 23..10..10 1/2 in produce is paid. Stony Brook Preparative Meeting informs their Quoto towards [Pounds] 50 for the Support of the poor is paid. Mansfield Preparative Meeting informs their Quoto towards [Pounds] 50 for the Support of the poor is paid. The Friends appointed in respect to Hannah Schooley produced the following report viz at a Settlement with Richard Weyfuman the 26th: 3 mo: 1783 for keeping Hannah Schooley. 10 Weeks at 10/. p [10 shillings per] week . . . . . . . . . . [Pounds] 5:0..0 Funeral Charges . . . . . . . . . 5..16.0 Due to Richard Weyfurman on a former settlemt 4..1..4 [Subtotal:] 14:17..4 Sold to said Furman of her Effects to the Amount of . . . . . . . . . 11..13..7 Due to Richard Weyfurman a Ballance of [Pounds] 3..3..9 Sold of Hannah Schooleys Goods to the amount of [Pounds] 4..9..4 which remains uncollected. Joseph English William Satterthwait Jonathon Barton By which there appears a Ballance of [Pounds] 3:3:9 due to Richard Weyfurman which the Treasurer informs is paid The friends who sold her Goods are desired to Collect the said Sum of [Pounds] 4:0:4 which appears to be due on the sale of them & pay to the Treasurer who is desired to report when done
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield. 6th: 5 mo: 1783. Thomas More and Lydia Taylor appeared at this meeting and declared their intentions of Marriage with each other with consent of Parents, Isaac Horner & Benjamin Linton are appointed to make the usual inquiry and report to next meeting. The former Clerk Samuel Wright requesting to be released from that service, William Abbot is appointed thereto. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joseph English and Trypheny Wilson Report they thought it in a degree orderly accomplished. Except in two Instances not so orderly as is desired, first in that of too large an Invitation of People, and too free Circulation of Spirituous Liquors which gives friends uneasiness and appoints Joseph Horner Fretwell Wright and Benjamin Linton to acquaint the friends who made the entertainment therewith and report to next meeting. The Committee for the releasement of Negroes report there is none now in Bondage among us except two whose Cases are not in our power at present to accomplish the appointment a committee respecting the further care of such who is manumitted is referr'd to next meeting. The committee to collect the accompts of sufferings are desired to lay the produc'd accompts before the quarterly meetings committee after putting them in proper order for for their inspection. William French and wife produced an acknowledgment Condemning their neglect in Delivering a Certificate granted by the falls Monthly Meeting in Bucks County Pennsylvania and their neglect in not attending our religious Meetings which was read and accept and also the Certificates which was read and receiv'd. William Copperthwait and Hope his Wife and Seven Children viz Mary, William, Stacy, Sarah, Hope Shreve and John, had a Certificate granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting.
Whereas there appears there is some money in the hands of the former treasurer for Building this House, he is directed to pay it to the present Treasurer and give him a receipt for the same. The friends appointed to treat with Anthony Taylor Junr. report they visited him, that he did not appear in a disposition to make friends satisfaction therefore this meeting concludes to disown him and appoints Isaac Horner and Joshua Bunting to acquaint him thereof and prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next Meeting. The friends appointed, report they settled with Benjamin Sykes in respect to Uriah Pitman & they find a Ballance due to Benjamin Sykes for funeral Charges of [Pounds] 3-16-6. which the Treasurer is directed to pay. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs David Middleton requests a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, James Lawrie & Benjamin Linton are appointed to make the usual inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the inspection of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting held at Chesterfield the 3rd: 6 mo: 1783. Thomas More and Lydia Taylor appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd they Continued their intentions of Marriage with each other, nothing appearing to obstruct, they are left at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order, Benjamin Linton & David Kelly are appointed to attend the marriage & report to next meeting and produce the marraige Certificate to be recorded. The Committee appointed for Establishing Schools agreeable to the direction of the yearly meeting are released from that service & the following friends are appointed thereto, Joshua Bunting, Jacob Middleton
David Kelly Isaac Horner, Fretwell Wright, Josiah Furman Samuel olden, Aaron Ivins, James Lawrie, Benjamin Clerk. The Committee appointed to endeavour for the releasement of the few Negroes in Bondage amongst us and that strict Justice be extended to them &c. requesting to be released from that service is complied with & the following friends are appointed as a committee to have the care of them who are manumitted and endeavour that full justice be extended to them &c. Joseph Forsyth, Isaac Horner, John Combs, Benjamin Clark, Samuel Olden, John Furman. The friends appointed report they served Martha Hunt with a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and informed her of her right of appeal. The friends appointed report Meribah Satterthwait has been served with a copy of the meetings Testification against her and informd of her right of appeal & has been published as directed, she not intending to appeal. Abraham Skirm reports he offer'd John Bicky Junr. a Copy of the Testification of the meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. A Tesification was produc'd to this meeting against Anthony Taylor Juner for using profane Language and neglecting the attendance of our Religious meetings which was read and signd, Isaac Horner and Joshua Bunting are appointed to give him a copy thereof let him know his right of appeal if he doth not appeal to publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Bordentown & report to next meeting. Isaac Horner reports he offer'd Mary Pancoast a copy of the Testification of the meeting against her and inform'd her of her right of appeal, it has been published as directed, she not intending to appeal. Lydia Middleton being propos'd as an Elder, coming under consideration, this meeting appoints her to that station the Clerk is appointed to send forward a Copy of this minute to the meeting of ministers and Elders. The friends appointed to settle the Treasurers accompts produced the following report 17th..4 mo: 1780. then settled the Treasurers accompts and find a Ballance due to the meeting
on accompt of the Poor [Pounds] 10..0..6. Exclusive of what he is ordered to pay which is [Pounds] 2..4..10. Also a Ballance of [Pounds] 15..10..8. on the yearly meetings Quota the old paper money remains as at the former settlement sign'd on behalf of all the Committee that met by Nathan Middleton. David Middleton had a Certificate of removal granted to Haddonfield monthly meeting. A Committee of the monthly meeting of upperspringfield attended this meeting and proposed that all such Cases as happend before the Division took place be Continued in this meeting till settled, which being considered Benjamin Linton, Joseph Forsyth, Nathan Middleton Joshua Bunting. Aaron Ivins, Fretwel Wright James Lawrie Samuel Olden, Samuel Middleton, Jacob Middleton, Amos Wright, Benjamin Holloway are appointed to confer with the said Committee thereon and report to next meeting. Chesterfield preparative meeting informs Thomas Watson Junr. has taken the test, this meeting appoints James Lawrie & Joseph Forsyth to treat with him and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 8th.: 7 mo: 1783. Benjamin Linton reports for himself and the other friend appointed that the marriage of Thomas More and Lydia Taylor, was in a good degree orderly accomplished and produced the marriage Certificate to be recorded. One of the friends appointed in Joseph Englishs Case reports he had an opportunity with him and his wife and they express'd a sorrow for the uneasiness given to friends on account of the marriage of Joseph English with Triphena Wilson which was held at their House. The friends appointed in Case of the Negroes who are manumitted &c are desired to continue their care and report to next meeting and Benjamin Clark
desiring to be released from that service. Robert White is appointed thereto. Joseph More produced a Certificate from Kingwood monthly meeting for himself & Christian his Wife and three Children viz Benjamin, Hannah & Mirende, which was read and receiv'd. Ann More produced a Certificate from Kingwood Monthly Meeting which was read and receivd. Benjamin Clark on Behalf of the Committee in suffering cases, report that in the Case of Samuel Worth Juner they had represented the circumstances of his Case to the Governor and Counsel who had taken it into consideration and releas'd him by remitting his fines, the Committee are desired to produce a Copy of said representation and order for his releasement to our next meeting. The Case of John Potts coming under Consideration the Committee reports they are easy that his request should be granted with which the meeting unites, Josiah Furman is appointed to inform him thereof. The Treasurer for the new meeting House reports he has receivd the money from the former Treasurer, agreeably to the direction of this meeting. The Case of Hannah Schooley is continued under the care of the friends appointed to that service. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield 5th: 8 mo: 1783. One of the friends appointed to apply for the legacy left by William Morris to this meeting report they have received that part for Building this House they are desired to pay it to the Treasurer for said Building and continue their care in applying for that left to the poor. The writings respecting the releasment of Saml. Worth Junr. and his mittimus were produced to this meeting and read and Lodged with the Clerk. Isaac Horner informs this meeting by a friend he has offer'd Anthony Taylor Junr. a Copy of the Testification
of the meeting against him and informd him of his right of appeal and it has been published as directed, he not intending to appeal. The Monthly Meeting of upperspringfield apprehending the Committee (appointed to attend the Monthly meeting of Chesterfield) extending the bounds of their appointment by a report brought to said meeting they are desired to attend the meeting again and explain to them the end of their appointment, which being done the meeting agrees to retain all Cases that was upon minute before the division took place till settled, with the Assistance of said Committee this meeting resumes the Case of Clayton Newbold appoints William Stevenson Peter Elliss & Benjamin Linton to visit him and report to next meeting. The Books and papers mentioned in the following report has been delivered as directed by last meeting. Joseph Field produced a Certificate of removal on behalf of himself and Achsah his Wife & their two Children, Robert & Elizabeth from Kingwood monthly meeting which was read and receiv'd. Chesterfield Preparative meeting informs, Jonathan Quicksal requests a Certificate to Burlington monthly meeting, Joseph Forsyth & Benjamin Holloway are appointed to make the usual Inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the inspection of next meeting. Said meeting informs James Antrim, son of Isaac requests to be joined into membership with Friends. Benjamin Linton & Aaron Ivins are appointed to visit him and report to next meeting. The Queries recommended by the yearly meeting were read & the following answers thereto concluded to be nearly the state of our meeting--
1. All our meetings are kept up and pretty well attended by most of our members on first days, but some are too indifferent about it particularly on working days, the Hour nearly observed, indecencies mostly avoided except a drowsy spirit which is too prevalent at times. 2. We hope Love and unity is measurably maintain'd amongst us. more care with respect to the other part of this querie we think might be useful. 3. There is a care on the minds of friends respecting the education of the youth and their apparel but we acknowledge a want in these respects believing much dependance on a steady and religious care over them. 4. More care might be profitable with regard to the Distillation and moderate use of Spirituous Liquors as Likewise more Temperance on account of Marriages. we hope no cause of complaint with respect to the other part of this querie. 5. We believe Friends are mostly Careful on these accounts. 6. There is no cause of complaints on these accounts that we know of, one preparative meeting mentions rather doubtful all are not clear. 7. One Instance where they are not manumitted which is not in our power at present to remedy by reason of the person who hold them being deprived of her reason, more care to Educate and incourage them in religion and virtue might be useful, Clear with respect to the other parts of this querie. 8. Some are not so Careful in paying their Just debts as could be desired, Care remains on the minds of friends on this account and the other parts of this querie. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope in meekness the delays sometimes happen in putting discipline in practice seasonably.
Annual Queries. 1. One Elder deceasd since last year to wit our friend Elizabeth Borden deceas'd in the 12th mo. last. 2. none. 3. some sober persons admitted into membership. 4. they are. We know of no friend Distilling Spirits out of grain or keeping Taverns. Except a woman whose husband is not a member. At a Monthly Meeting of friends at Chesterfield the 2nd. 9 mo. 1783. The Treasurer for Building this House report he has receiv'd the Legacy left by William Morris to this Meeting for said Building. The friends appointed in James Antrims case report they have had an opportunity with him and are easy his request should be granted with which this meeting concurs Benjamin Linton is appointed to inform him thereof and report to next meeting. Chesterfield preparative meeting informs Jacob and Esek Woodward are accused with striking men in anger and likewise with gaming and it is reported they are Charged with some other matters disreputable for which reason they have left the parts and neglected to Clear themselves of the accusations. James Lawrie, Joshua Bunting, Jacob Middleton & Nathan Middleton are appointed to make inquiry into their Case & treat with them if they have an opportunity & report to next meeting. Said meeting also informs Isaac Antrim requests his Children to be joined in membership with friends to wit Thomas, Isaac, Elizabeth and Pender which was born before their mother was received into membership being in their minority, Aaron Ivins and Benjamin Clark are appointed to visit them and report to next meeting.
A Certificate was produced to this meeting by Samuel Lawrence who is placed an apprentice to John Ware from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. 57 Books put out by Joseph Phips are distributed in the Compass of this Meeting in the usual manner. also 58 Pamphlets Collected by Anthony Benezitt. The Minute of the Quarterly Meeting was handed down to this Meeting and read being as follows. Extracts from the Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting held at Burlington 8 mo. 1783. The Committee on Establishing a Monthly Meeting at upperspringfield &c. made the following report. We the Committee on Establishing a Monthly Meeting at upperspringfield agree to report that we have examined the Lists of the members of the four Monthly Meetings except upperspringfield which was under our notice at our last sitting and returned for some Alterations which we expect were made but forgot to be brought, those now examined are delivered to be returned to their respective Monthly Meetings and as it is probable that notwithstanding the care now taken, some few may be omitted the Committee therefore propose to the Quarter whether it may not be proper for persons so omitted to be Esteemed members of those meetings within the Compass of which they did reside at the time of opening the Monthly Meeting at upperspringfield and the latter part respecting such who have been omitted in those lists was taken into Consideration and agreed to. Extracted by Daniel Smith Clerk. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th 10 mo. 1783. The friends appointed to Collect the sufferings of friends have put the accompts in order and producd them to this meeting they are desired to lay them before the Quarterly meetings committee.
Benjamin Linton reports he has informed James Antrim the meeting concurs with his reequest. Chesterfield Preparative meeting reports James Antrim a minor requests a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting Benjamin Linton & Nathan MIddleton are desired to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. As the time Robinss was allow'd to be held is expired this meeting grants liberty to hold it another month. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 11 mo. 1783. A Certificate was produced from Evesham Monthly Meeting for Ann alias Anna Lippincott widow which was read after consideration the meeting receives it. Thomas Wallin & Anna Lippincott appeard at this meeting & declard their intention of marriage with each other, Joshua Bunting & Amos Wright are appointed to inquire into his Clearness with any other and likewise to see that the rights of Children are secured. Clayton Newbolds case coming again under consideration and after sometime being spent thereon the meeting agrees to receive his acknowledgment. William Stevenson and Nathan Robins are appointed to acquaint him thereof. Testifications against Jacob & Eseck Woodward were produced agreeable to the direction of last meeting which being read was approbated and Sign'd James
Lawrie and Nathan Middleton are appointed to inform them thereof, if they are to be spoke with, if not, to publish them at Chesterfield and upperspringfield at the close of a publick Meeting. and report to next meeting. James Antrim, son of Isaac had a Certificate of removal to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Jonathan Quicksal had a Certificate of removal to Burlington Monthly Meeting. The consideration of holding a week day meeting at Robins's Meeting coming under consideration it is allow'd them to hold it as usual, (except the week of the preparative Meeting) till the 8th month next under the care of Benjamin Linton Joseph Forsyth, Amos Wright & Joshua Bunting. The Day being far spent and several matters remaining, the meeting agrees to adjourn till the second fifth Day in this month. Pursuant to the Adjournment friends again met the 13th. 11 mo: 1783. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs, Joseph Willits Requests a Certificate for his son James Willits to King Wood Monthly Meeting who is an apprentice with John Allen Joseph Forsyth & Nathan Middleton are appointed to make inquiry & prepare one (if nothing appears to hinder) for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting likewise informs the Trustees of Robins's Meeting House & Lott are all Deceas'd except one who is ancient, this meeting appoints, Samuel Middleton Benjamin Linton, Nathan Middleton & Aaron Ivins. Trustees, to inspect into the Circumstance & renew the Deeds, if the Case requires & report to next meeting. The Preparative meeting of Stony Brook informs, Hannah Clark, wife of John Clark requests a Certificate for her son Charles who is placed with a Friend in the compass of Burlington Monthly Meeting, Samuel Olden & Benjamin Clark are appointed to make inquiry & prepare one (if nothing appears to hinder) for the approbation of our next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends. held at Chesterfield the 2nd. 12 mo 1783.
Thomas Walling & Anna Lippincott appeard at this Meeting & Declar'd they Continued their Intentions of Marriage with each other, nothing appearing to obstruct, they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intention according to good order, Joshua Bunting & Amos Wright are appointed to attend the marriage, see how it be accomplished, and report to next meeting, produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded. James Lawrie reports he has published the Testifications against Jacob and Esek Woodward at Chesterfield, he not having an opportunity to speak with them by reason of their distant removal & the meeting is easy to suspend the further publication of them. Rachel Tillton had a Certificate or removal granted to shrewsbury Monthly Meeting. James Willits an apprentice had a Certificate granted to Kingwood Monthly Meeting. Benjamin Linton on behalf of the Committee reports, there has been a reconveyance of the Land, Robins Meeting House stands on James Lawrie is appointed to get the Deed Acknowledged and the Treasurer is directed to pay the Expence with whom the Deed is Lodg'd. Charles Clark a minor had a Certificate granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting. This Meeting directs the several preparative Meetings to raise the Sum of our quoto of [Pounds] 600 for the yearly Meeting, one half to be paid in by the spring Meeting. The following Friends are appointed to unite with a Committee of the Monthly Meeting of upperspringfield to settle and Divide the stock and likewise to adjust and determine what each Meeting should pay towards the expence of such friends as were the objects of this meetings care before it was separated. to wit Benjamin Linton, Joseph Forsyth Joshua Bunting, Aaron Ivins Fretwell Wright, Nathan Middleton, James Lawrie Jacob Middleton Amos Wright, Samuel Middleton and make report to next Meeting for approbation
The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this minute to upperspringfield. The meeting then adjourns to next fifth Day. Pursuant to the adjournment Friends met again 4th: 12 mo: 1783. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield 5th: 1 mo: 1784. The Extracts of our last yearly Meeting being come to hand, were read. The Clark is desired to furnish Stony Brook with a copy thereof. The friends appointed Report they attended the Marriage of Thomas Wallin with Anna Lippincott and Thought it orderly accomplished and produced the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The Committee appointed to unite with a Committee of the Monthly Meeting of upperspringfield made the following report to wit. We of the Committee of Chesterfield and Upperspringfield Monthly Meetings have met agreeable to our appointement & have considerd the Case of the poor & stock and agree to report as our sense, that Chesterfield and upperspringfield Monthly Meetings unitedly provide a place for & take care of Jesse Forsyth and that upperspringfield Monthly Meeting pay 8/7. to the pound towards the Expence of his maintenance Also we further agree that upperspringfield Monthly Meeting shall have Eight shillings and Seven pence to the pound of the stock belonging to Chesterfield Monthly meeting after deducting the Expenses that accrued before the Division took place & return to Upperspringfield Monthly Meeting, the money they raised for last yearly Meeting Stock, Fretwell Wright, Amos Wright, James Lawrie, William Stevenson Samuel Middleton, Clayton Newbold, Robert Imlay, Joshua Bunting, Nathan Middleton, Benjamin Linton, Barzillai Furman, William Satterthwait, John Elliss Aaron Ivins Isaac Bullock, Jacob Middleton, Joseph Forsyth 8th: 12 mo: 1783 which this meeting agrees to. As there are a Considerable number of Minutes minutes that are revised & unrecorded the meeting appoints Edmond Bower
to receive and record the same and report when done, the Clerk is desired to furnish him with the Book of Records & likewise the revised minutes. Our friend Benjamin Clark signifying his having a Concern on his mind to perform a Religious visit to friends in the upper part of the Jerseys these may Certify on his behalf, that he is a minister in good Esteem among us and has the approbation of this meeting for that service as way may open the Clerk is desired to furnish him with a copy of this minute Sign'd in behalf of this meeting by William Abbot Clerk. Our Friend Benjamin Linton signifying his having a Concern on his mind to perform a Religious visit to friends in the verge of Gloucester & Salem, Shrewsbury & Raway Quarters these may Certify on his behalf that he is a Minister in good esteem among us and has the Approbation of this Meeting for that service as way may open the Clerk is desired to furnish him with a Copy of this minute, sign'd in behalf of the meeting by William Abbot Clerk. The Womens Meeting informs Jane Tillton late Lippincott is gone out in Marriage with a man not in membership with friends and guilty of Fornication before marriage and married by a Priest, Jacob Middleton and Samuel Middleton are appointed to prepare a Testification against her of the approbation of next meeting, and inform her thereof. A Certificate was produced to this Meeting by Robert Middleton from Haddonfield Monthly meeting which was read & receiv'd. The preparative Meeting of Chesterfield is concluded to be held the last fifth Day in each month. The said meeting informs John Borden is gone out in Marriage with a woman not in Membership with friends and also being in company with another man and Concern'd in abusing a man, Jacob Middleton & Joshua Bunting are appointed to treat with him inform him of the Charges against him and report to next meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd 2 mo. 1784. Thomas Steward and Mary Allen junr. appear'd at this Meeting the first time an declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other her mother consenting. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Jane Tillton late Lippincott for being guilty of fornication before Marriage with a man not in membership who is since her Husband and Married by a Priest, which was read & Sign'd, Samuel Middleton & Jacob Middleton are appointed to offer her a Copy, let her know her right of appeal, if she does not appeal to publish it at the Close of a First Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. Whereas Jacob Cook sometime past produced an Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his taking Spirituous Liquors to excess, & neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was left for Consideration the friends who have it under their care report, they think it best to receive it, with which this meeting concurs. Isaiah Robins is appointed to inform him thereof & publish it at the close of a first day meeting at Chesterfield, and report to next meeting. Thomas Watson junr. sometime past produced an Acknowledgment to this meeting Condemning his taking a Test in the then unsettled state of Publick affairs which this Meeting concludes to receive. Fretwell Wright is appointed to inform him thereof & report when done. James Lawrie reports he has got the Deed of the Land. Robins's Meeting House stands on Acknowledged as directed. The Clerk reports he has deliver'd the Book of recorded minutes & also the revis'd minutes of this meeting to Edmond Bower for the purpose aforsaid. A Certificate of removal was produced to this meeting by Sarah Linton from Springfield Monthly Meeting which was read and receiv'd. Joseph More is appointed to enter the marked Minutes in the Extracts in the Book of Discipline. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 3 mo: 1784.
Thomas Steward and Mary Allen junr. appeard at this meeting and declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other he produc'd a certificate from Springfield Monthly Meeting and nothing appearing to obstruct, they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order, Amos Wright and Isaiah Robins are appointed to attend the Marriage see how it be accomplished & report to next meeting and produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded. The friends appointed report Jane Tillton has been served with a copy of the Testification against her and informed her of her right of Appeal & has been published as directed, she not inclining to appeal. Isaiah Robins reports Jacob Cooks acknowledgment has been published as directed. Fretwell Wright reports he has comply'd with the appointment of last Monthly meeting in Thos. Watson Junr.s Case. A Testification was produced to this meeting against John Borden for Marrying contrary to the rules established amongst us and being concern'd in abusing a man which is order'd to be transcribed and sign'd Joseph Forsyth & William Wilson are appointed to offer him a Copy thereof, let him know his right of appeal, if he does not appeal, to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. The appointment of an Elder coming under Consideration, and Mary Lawrie being propos'd the meeting agrees to and appoints her to that service the
the Clerk is desired to send a Copy of this minute to the Quarterly Meeting of Ministers and Elders. Joel Cheshire produced a Certificate to this Meeting from the Monthly Meeting of Hopewell in Virginia which was read and receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 4 mo: 1784. Amos Wright on behalf of himself & Isaiah Robins reports they attended the Marriage of Thomas Steward with Mary Allen and thought it orderly accomplished and return'd the Marriage Certificate as Directed. Joseph Busson sometime past remov'd without our Certificate, but since hath requested one, but neglects to comply with discipline therein as also some other part of his Conduct, in keeping a Woman in his house which gives friends uneasiness respecting the reputation of our society & neglects to take their advice therein and neglected the attendance of our religious Meetings. the Meeting appoints Joseph Forsyth and Thomas Thorn to let him know the Charges against him & also to prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next meeting. The friends appointed in John Bordens Case report they have Comply'd with the direction of last Meeting. Chesterfield preparative meeting informs Joseph Borden hath gone out in Marriage with a woman not in membership with friends, Amos Wright & Thomas Thorn are appointed to inform him of the Judgment of the Meeting, and prepare a Testification against him for the inspection of next meeting. Said meeting informs Thomas Watson junr. requests a Certificate to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting Fretwell Wright & Joshua Bunting are appointed to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting also informs, William Wilson requests a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting for himself Wife and five Children, to wit Abraham, Christian Abigail, William, and Benjamin, Joshua Bunting and Amos Wright are appointed to make the usual inquiry if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next Meeting.
At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 4th. 5 mo. 1784. The request of Isaac Antrim coming again under consideration respecting his Children being taken into membership is comply'd with. A Testification was produced to this Meeting against Joseph Borden for Marrying contrary to the rules established among us & to a Woman not in Membership with friends which is approv'd & sign'd Amos Wright & Nathan Middleton are appointed to offer him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal & report to next meeting. Thomas Watson Junr. had a Certificate granted to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs Jacob Cook requests a Certificate for himself, Wife and Children to Kingwood Monthly Meeting, Samuel Middleton and James Lawrie are appointed to make the usual inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. Said Meeting also informs, the Trustees of the Lott belonging to friends at Trenton are all deceas'd except one & it is thought it may be a convenient time to renew the Conveyance, Benjamin Linton & the Clark are appointed to examine the Monthly Meetings minutes respecting that matter & produce them to next meeting. Said Meeting Likewise informs Samuel Taylor son of Charles hath gone out in Marriage with a woman not in membership with friends, Jacob Middleton & William Abbott are appointed to inform him of the Judgment of the Meeting & prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of next meeting. Stony Brook preparative Meeting informs Joseph More requests a Certificate for himself, Wife & three Children to wit Benjamin, Hannah & Miranda to Kingwood monthly Meeting Joseph Horner & Samuel Olden are appointed to make the necessary inquiry & if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one, for the approbation of next meeting
Said Meeting also informs Joseph Cook Requests a Certificate to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, James Lawrie & Samuel Middleton are appointed to make the necessary inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct to prepare one for the approbation of next Meeting. Our friend Benjamin Clark had a minute of this meeting directed to the yearly Meeting at Westberry on Long Island. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 8th. 6 mo. 1784. One of the friends appointed report they have comply'd with the Direction of the Meeting in the case of Joseph Bussom and he neglects to make friends satisfaction & produc'd a Testification which was read & sign'd Amos Wright is appointed to offer him a Copy thereof, let him know his right of appeal and report when done. Joseph More had a Certificate for himself & Wife Christian, with their three Children to wit Benjamin, Hannah & Miranda, granted to Kingwood Monthly Meeting. Ann More had a Certificate of removal granted to Kingwood Monthly Meeting. Mary Steward, wife of Thomas Steward had a Certificate of removal granted to springfield Monthly Meeting. William Wilson had a Certificate of removal with his Wife Abigail and their Children to wit Abraham, Christian Abigail, William & Benjamin granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Jacob Cook with his Wife Johannah & children to wit Elizabeth, William, Hannah, John, Rachel, Lydia Obadiah & Anna had a Certificate of removal granted to Kingwood Monthly Meeting the Children being in their Minority. Joseph Cook had a Certificate granted to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting.
Samuel Middleton informs the Minutes of this Meeting are Recorded as directed, James Lawrie, Samuel Middleton & Jacob Middleton are appointed to inspect the same & settle with the friend who did it, & report to next meeting. William Barber produced a Certificate of removal from Salem Monthly Meeting to this Meeting which was read and receiv'd. The friends appointed in the case of Joseph Borden report they have comply'd with their appointment. Benjamin Clark return'd the minute he had last Month, directed to Westberry on Long Island, with an indorsement therefrom that his Labours & services were very acceptable in the several sittings of their Annual Assembly & sign'd by the Clark of that meeting. This Meeting is inform'd, the Lot of Land given to friends by Thomas Lambert & others lies open, Stacy Potts Abraham Skirm & Samuel Abbott are apponted to get the Burying Ground inclos'd & if necessary to give a Lease on that part which is vacant, accomplish the same and report when done. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting reports the Collection for the poor is paid in. Said Meeting reports George Playtor requests a Certificate for himself & his Wife Elizabeth, with their Children, to wit Watson, Elizabeth, John, James, Ely Sarah & Mary. to Horseham Monthly Meeting in, Pennsylvania Benjamin Linton & Nathan Middleton, are appointed to make the necessary inquiry if nothing appears to obstruct to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at chesterfield the 6th: 7 mo: 1784. Mary shords, Daughter of Samuel Shords had a Certificate of removal granted to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting
A Testification was produc'd to this Meeting against Samuel Taylor, son of Charles Taylor, for Marrying a woman not in Membership with friends & by a priest which is approv'd & Sign'd Abraham Skirm & Josiah Furman are appointed to offer him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal, if he does not appeal to publish it at the Close of a first Day Meeting at Trenton and report to next Meeting. The Womens Meeting informs Hannah Vanskike, late Horsefield hath gone out in Marriage with a man not in membership with friends and neglecteth the attendance of our Religious Meetings, and was marryd by a priest and that she hath been visited [&] doth not appear desirous to make friends satisfaction, James Lawrie & Nathan Middleton are appointed to inform her of the Judgment of the meeting which is to prepare a Testification against her for the approbation of next meeting. Chesterfield preparative Meeting reports a Certificate is requested for Timothy Abbott to springfield Monthly Meeting who is put an Apprentice to Ebenezer Wright, Amos Wright & Benjamin Linton are appointed to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3d: 8 mo: 1784. The friends appointed Report, they have examined the Monthly Meetings Minutes lately recorded and produced the friends account for recording 142 pages at d 6. p [6 pence per] page amounting to Three Pounds, Eleven Shillin the Treasurer is directed to pay our proportion of said Sum Amos Middleton, Benjamin Clark & Nathan
Middleton are appointed to revise the remainder of the Minutes to the time the Division of the Monthly Meeting took place, and hand the same to Edmond Bower to record, and the friends heretofore appointed are desired to inspect the same and settle with the friend for doing it and report when done. the Case of George Playtor coming under consideration the Meeting thinks best to return him his paper of Acknowledgment, Nathan Middleton and Isaac Horner are appointed to draw a Testification against him and produce it to next meeting and inform him thereof and the friends heretofore appointed are desired to prepare a Certificate for his Wife and Children and produce it to next Meeting. John Wright produced a Certificate of removal from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting with his Wife Hannah and their Children to wit Isaac Joseph, Mary, Hannah & Henry which was read & receiv'd. The friends appointed report they have informed Hannah Vanskike the Judgment of the meeting & produc'd a paper of Testification against her which was read, approv'd & Sign'd, the same friends are appointed to offer her a Copy, let her know her right of appeal, if she does not appeal, to publish it at the Close of a first day Meeting at Chesterfield and report next Meeting. The Treasurer informs there is money wanted, for the support of the poor & other Cases, the Meeting directs the sum of Twenty Pounds to be raisd
by the preparative Meetings in the usual way for that purpose. The friends appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting at Burlington are Isaiah Robins Samuel Middleton, John Lippincott, Benjamin Clark, Joshua Bunting James Lawrie, Aaron Ivins, Samuel Olden, Isaac Horner Josiah Furman. The Queries were read and the following Answers Concluded to be nearly the state of this Meeting. 1. All our Meetings are kept up but not so duly attended by some as Could be desired, the Hour nearly observed not all clear of sleeping, of which some care has been taken other indecencies mostly avoided. 2. We hope Love and unity is measurably maintained amongst us, more care with respect to the remainder part of this querie we think might be useful. 3. We believe there is some care in these respects yet the importance of this query Demands an increase of Care & attention. 4. Altho'. some are careful on these accounts others are not sufficiently guarded against the unnecessary use of Spirituous Liquors, frequenting of Taverns, and places of diversions. 5. there is a care on the minds of friends in respect to this query. 6. All are not Clear of Military services, which is under care, the other parts of this query clear as far as appears. 7. Clear as far as appears of being concern'd in slaves and some care with respect to their Education, yet more we think is necessary.
8. Some are not so careful in paying their just debts as is desired, care remains on the minds of friends on this account and the other parts of this query. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders we hope in meekness, though delays sometimes happen. Annual Queries. 1. None, 2. None. 3. none that appears. 4. they are At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th 9 mo. 1784. William Barber and Ann Burtiss appear'd at this Meeting and declared their intention of marriage with each other they are informed their Parents consent is expected next meeting. Nathan Middleton & James Wooley are appointed to inquire into his Clearness on that account with any other and report to next meeting. A Testification was produc�d to this meeting against George Playtor for appearing in a military dress and in a Warlike manner by way of Deception and also hath remov'd without a Certificate which was read approv'd & sign'd Isaac Horner, & Joshua Satterthwait are appointed to offer him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal & report to next meeting. Josiah Furman reports he has publish'd the Testification against Samuel Taylor as directed, he not intending to appeal. A Certificate was granted for Elizabeth Playtor with her Children to wit. Watson, Elizabeth John, James, Sarah, Ely & Mary to Horsham Monthly
Meeting in Pennsylvania. A Certificate was produc�d from the falls Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania on behalf of Martha Downing Wife of Samuel. Also one from Buckingham for Deborah Hill which was read and receiv'd. A Certificate was granted for Timothy Abbott a Minor to springfield Monthly Meeting. The friends appointed Report they have serv'd Joseph Bussom with a Copy of the Testification of the Meeting against him and inform'd him of his right of appeal. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th. 10 mo: 1784. The friends appointed report they find nothing to hinder the proceedings of William Barber with Ann Burtiss. William Barber & Ann Burtiss appear'd at this Meeting & declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other, their parents consenting and nothing appearing to obstruct, they are at liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Amos Middleton & James Wolley are appointed to attend the Marriage & report next meeting and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The friends appointed report they have revs'd the minutes of the monthly Meeting as directed and handed the same to Edmond Bower to record. The friends appointed report they have comply'd with the direction of last Meeting in Hannah vanskikes Case, she not intending to appeal. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd. 11 mo. 1784.
Amos Middleton reports he thought the marriage of William Barber & Ann Burtiss was accomplished much in moderation & produc'd the marriage Certificate to be recorded. the other friend was occasionly prevented from attending. The meeting is inform'd the Deeds of the Lot of Trenton are executed as directed by this meeting. the Treasurer is directected to pay the expence thereof. The friends appointed to the Case of George Playtor repot they have comply�d with their appointment. Aaron Wright produced a paper of Acknowledgment to this meeting, Condemning his marrying a Relation between first and second Cousin & that by a Majestrate which is left for further consideration Jos. Horner & Benjamin Clark are appointed to visit him and report to next meeting. A Certificate was produced to this meeting from Burlington Monthly Meeting on behalf of Abel Gibbs which was read & Excepted. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs John Earl, and his Wife Esther requests for themselves & Children to wit Gilberthorp Sarah, Esther & Frances to be join'd in membership with friends, Fretwell Wright Joseph Forsyth & Benjamin Linton are appointed to visit them in conjunction with Women friends & report next meeting. Said Meeting likewise informs, John Ware requests a Certificate to the Monthly Meeting in the Northern Destricts of Philadelphia for himself & Wife Catharine & Children, Samuel and Sarah, and an apprentice lad Samuel Lawrence, Isaiah Robins & William Abbott are appointed to make the necessary inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting.
A Certificate was produc'd from Evesham Monthly Meeting to this Meeting on behalf of Elizabeth Wright, Wife of Aaron Wright which was read and receivd. A Certificate was granted for Abigail Lippincott (late Wife of Henry Lippincott Deceasd) with her Children, Allen and Mary Minors to the Monthly Meeting held at Middletown Bucks County. This Meeting allows the Meeting calld Robins's to hold their Meeting as usual another Month under the Care of the friends who have been last appointed to the care of said Meeting. This Meeting is informed the Monthly Meeting Minutes are recorded which is 24 pages at the d 6 p [6 pence per] page the Treasurer is directed to pay our proportion of said Sum. A Number of Books being produc'd to this Meeting which are 35. of Penn, Barclay, & Pike 31. of Penn & Pennington 38. of Fullers Catechism & distributed in the usual manner except smaller Meetings a Larger share. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th. 12 mo. 1784. Thomas Lightfoot & Rachel Hunt appear'd at this Meeting & declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other, a Certificate is expected next Meeting. The Committee appointed to the care of the Meeting call'd Robins's report they are easy to have a Meeting Established at said place on the fourth Day of the week, this Meeting taking it into Consideration & agree therewith which is referr'd to the Quarterly Meeting for their concurrence. The Treasurer reports that our part of recording Chesterfield Monthly Meeting Minutes before said Meeting was Divided is all paid. A Certificate was produc'd to this Meeting on Behalf of Thomas Lawrence a minor from Springfield Monthly Meeting which was read & receiv'd.
Also one from said Meeting for William Cook his Wife Diadama & Rebekah Harrison a minor Living with them which is left for their attendance. Stony Brook Preparative Meeting informs Jacob Noble hath for sometime neglected the attendance of our religious meetings, refrians the use of the plain Language and hath left the Neighbourhood in a disreputable manner. Joseph Horner, William Clark, James Lawrie, & Robert White are appointed to treat with him, and report next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th. 1 mo. 1785. Thomas Lightfoot & Rachel Hunt appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd they Continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other, he produced a Certificate setting forth friends unity and his Clearness of Marriage with any other they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intention according to good order Samuel Olden & Robert White are appointed to attend the Marriage & report to nex Meeting & produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. The particular Epistle from the last yearly Meeting held in London being come to hand, was read and also the Extracts from the last Yearly Meeting held at Philadelphia and the weighty matters therein Contained recommended to friends attention & to be read in the preparative Meetings. The Case of Aaron Wright. coming again before the Meeting & after a Deliberation thereon the Meeting accepts his paper of Acknowledgment & receives
him gain into Membership, Aaron Ivins is appointed to inform him thereof. A Certificate was granted for John Ware his Wife Catharine & Children, Samuel & Sarah, and an apprentice lad Samuel Lawrence, to the Northern Districts of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was granted for Mary Montgomery to Kingwood Monthly Meeting. The Certificate produc'd to last Meeting on behalf of William Cook, his Wife Diadama, & Rebekah Harrison from Springfield Monthly meeting is now receiv'd. [Crossed out: Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs John Combs. requests for three of his children to be join'd in Membership with friends to wit (John, Benjamin and Ezekiel) Benjamin Linton, & James Lawrie are appointed to visit them & report to next meeting.] Also Joel Chesshire requests a Certificate to Evesham Monthly Meeting, Samuel Middleton and Jacob Middleton are appointed to make the necessary inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. Also Abel Middleton is accus'd with Fornication, James Lawrie & Fretwell Wright are appointed to treat with him & report to next meeting. Also Thomas Coperthwait requests a Certificate to Evesham Monthly Meeting, Joseph Forsyth and Joseph Lawrie are appointed to make the necessary inquiry if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting.
This Meeting directs the preparative meeting to raise their quotos towards the yearly meeting stock agreeable to the advice of the yearly meeting and report when done. The Treasurer for the new meeting House requests a Settlement, Joshua Bunting Joshua Satterthwait, Samuel Middleton, Benjamin Linton, Aaron Ivins, Nathan Middleton, & Fretwell Wright are appointed accordingly & report next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 8th: 2 mo: 1785. John Curtiss Junr. and Sarah Taylor Junr. appea at this Meeting and declard their intentions of marriage with each other, their parents consent were Sent in writing. Fretwell Wright & Thomas More are appointed to inquire into his clearness on tha account with any other and report to next meeting. Joshua Satterthwait and Ann Middleton Ju. appear'd at this Meeting & declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other & parents consenting Amos Wright & Benjamin Linton are appointed to inquire into his clearness on that account with any other & report to next meeting. One of the overseers informs this meeting he has received the Sum of Ten Pounds in part of
the Legacy left by William Morris to this Meeting for the use of the poor, he is directed to pay it to the Treasurer, for that purpose, & the friends heretofore appointed are desired to continue their care to apply for the remainder. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Thomas Lightfoot with Rachel Hunt, report they attended & thought it orderly accomplished, & produc'd the Certificate as directed. Aaron Ivins reports he has inform'd Aaron Wright of the Judgment of the Meeting in his case. The Case of John Earl, Wife & aforesaid Children on their request coming again before the Meeting it is thought best to grant their request and receive them into membership Joseph Woodward & Benjamin Linton are appointed to inform them thereof & report to next meeting. Joel Cheshire had a Certificate of removal granted to Evesham Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produc'd to this meeting on behalf of Thomas Copperthwait which was read approv'd & order'd to be Transcrib'd, & sign'd by the Clark. A Certificate was produced for Timothy Hance a minor was directed to springfield Monthly Meeting, which with their endorsment was read and receiv'd. A Certificate was produc�d to this Meeting on behalf of Moses vail son of Stephen, a minor, from Raway Monthly Meeting was read & receiv'd. Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs John Bunting (Junr.) requests a Certificate for himself, Wife Patience and Children (to wit) Mary, Sarah, Lucy, Daniel, Patience & John to Little Eggharbour Monthly Meeting, John Wright and Fretwell Wright are appointed to make the necessary inquiry, if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 8th: 3 mo: 1785.
John Curtis (Junr) & Sarah Taylor Junr. appeard at this Meeting and declar'd they continu'd their intention of Marriage with each other and nothing appearing to obstruct, they are at liberty to accomplish their said intention, according to good order, Isaiah Robins & Jacob Middleton are appointed to attend the Marriage & report to next Meeting, & produce the amrraige Certificate to be recorded. Joshua Satterthwait & Ann Middleton junr. appear'd at this Meeting, and declar'd they continued their intentions of Marriage with each other, and nothing appearing to obstruct, they are left to their liberty to accomplish their said intentions agreeable to good order Amos Wright and Benjamin Linton are appointed to attend the Marriage see whether it be orderly accomplish and report to next Meeting & produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Samuel Allen and Margaret Borden appe at this Meeting and declar'd their intentions of Marriag with each other, with consent of Parents, Samuel Middleton and Benjamin Linton are appointed to inquire into his clearness with any other on that account and and report to next meeting. The friends appointed to apply for the Legacy left by William Morris to this Meeting report th have paid that part that came into their hands to the Treasurer as directed, they are desired to continue their care to the remainder. The friends appointed in the case of John Earl Wife & Children report, they have comply'd with the direction of last meeting therein. John Bunting (Junr.) & his Wife Patience with their Children (to wit) Mary, Sarah, Lucy, Daniel Patience & John had a Certificate granted to Little Egg harbour Monthly Meeting. Stony Brook preparative Meeting informs that William Clark requests a Certificate for his son Elijah a minor to Burlington Monthly Meeting. Robert
White & Benjamin Clark are appointed to make the necessary inquiry and if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the inspection of next Meeting. Said Meeting also informs their quoto for the yearly Meeting Stock is paid to the Treasurer. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th. 4 mo. 1785. Samuel Allen & Margaret Borden appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd they continu'd their intentions of Marriage with each other & nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intention according to good order Aaron Ivins & Benjamin Clark are appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next meeting, & produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Jacob Middleton reports he and Isaiah Robins attended the Marriage of John Curtiss Junr. with Sarah Taylor junr. and thought it was in a good degree orderly accomplished and produc'd the Certificate as directed. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joshua Satterthwait with Ann Middleton Junr. report they attended & thought it was in a good degree orderly accomplished & produc'd the Certificate as directed. Elijah Clark a Minor son of William had a Certificate granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produc'd to this Meeting on behalf of John Wetherill (junr.) his Wife Sarah & their Children Mary & William from the falls Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania, which was read & receiv'd. The Womens Meeting informs Ann Taylor (junr.) sometime past privately absented herself out of the neighbourhood for some months in which time there is reason to suspect that she was the mother of an Illegetimate Child and she being visited by women friends refuses to Clear herself thereof to friends satisfaction, Fretwell Wright & Joseph Forsyth are appointed to visit her on
the occasion inform her of the Charges against her also unless she clears herself to the satisfaction of Friends we shall be under the necessity to testify against her & report to next meeting. Chesterfield Preparative Meeting informs William Barber requests a Certificate for himself & Wife Ann; to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, Joshua Bunting and Nathan Middleton are appointed to make the needful inquiry, if nothing obstructs to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. As there is two minutes marked in the Extracts from the last yearly Meeting, the Clark & Benjamin Linton are appointed to enter them in the book of Discipline and report when done. Gervas Pharo reports he has served Anthony Reckless with a Copy of this Meetings Minute in his Case as directed sometime past. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 3rd. 5 mo. 1785. The Friends appointed report, that they attended the Marriage of Samuel Allen with Margaret Borden and think it was accomplish'd in a good degree of moderation, they are desired to produce the Marriage Certificate as directed. Abel Middleton produc'd a paper of Acknowledgment to this Meeting condemning his being guilty of Fornication, which is left for consideration & the friends heretofore appointed to inquire if satisfaction is made to the woman. William Barber and his Wife Ann, had a Certificate granted to Haddonfield Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was produc'd to this Meeting on Behalf of Atlantic Lippincott a minor from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting which was read & receiv'd.
Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs that Benjamin Vanderbeck requests to be join'd in membership with Friends, Fretwell Wright, Joseph Horner & Benjamin Clark, are appointed to visit him, and report to next Meeting. Said Meeting also informs John Curtis junr. requests a Certificate to Burlington Monthly Meeting Isaac Horner & John Taylor are appointed to make the needful inquiry & if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next Meeting. Likewise that Thomas Taylor is married to a Woman not of our society and that by an hireling minister, and also met at a Training and answerd to his name, as one of the Militia, Joseph Forsyth & John Wright are appointed to visit him, let him know the Charges against him, & report to next meeting. And also that Vanroom Robins is marry'd contrary to the rules Establish'd amongst us and the Womens Meeting informs that his Wife Tabitha is guilty of the same Breach, Samuel Middleton and James Wolley are appointed to let them know the Charges against them and report to next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 7th: 6 mo: 1785. The Friends appointed produc'd the Certificate of the Marriage of Samuel Allen with Margaret Borden as directed. The friends appointed report they gave a Lease on the Lott of Land given to friends by Thomas
Lambert and others to be inclosed & producd his Lease to this Meeting which is directed to be Lodged with the treasurer. One of the friends appointed in Jacob Nobles Case report he went to his house, but he was not to be found and they think it is not likely he can be spoke with, therefore they are desired, to prepare a Testification against him for the inspection of next Meeting. John Curtiss (junr.) had a Certificate for himself and Wife Sarah granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting. The friends appointed to acquaint Vanroom Robins and his Wife Tabitha of the Charges against them report they have comply'd therewith & they acknowledged being Married contrary to the rules Established among friends, for which this meeting disowns them from being any longer members of our religious society untill they come to a sense of their Error and condemn the same as Discipline directs, Samuel Middleton and Amos Wright are appointed to give them a Copy of this Minute, let them know their right of appeal & report to next meeting. Joel Cheshire produced the Certificate he had from us, with an indorsement thereon from the Monthly Meeting of Evesham, which was read and receiv'd. The friends appointed to the request of John Combs for his Children report they have visited them in Conjunction with Women Friends who were appointed by their Monthly Meeting to visit his Wife Rebekah and said Meeting informing that they have had her case under their consideration are easy to receive her into
Membership, this Meeting taking the same into consideration concludes to receive her with her three children (to wit) John, Benjamin, & Ezekiel, into membership with us. Aaron Ivins is desired to acquaint them thereof. The present Clerk requesting to be releas'd from that service it is left under Consideration to next monthly Meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 5th. 7 mo. 1785. one of the friends appointed report he has had an opportunity with Thomas Taylor & he acknowledges the Charges & doth not incline to make friends satisfaction they are desired to prepare a Testification against him for the inspection of next Meeting & inform him thereof. The Friends appointed report they gave Vanroom Robins & his Wife Tabitha a Copy of this Meetings Testification against them as directed by last meeting, and let them know their right of appeal. Also Elizabeth Collins requests to be joined in membership with Friends, Isaiah Robins, Benjamin Linton, & Samuel Middleton are appointed to visit her on the occasion, and report to next meeting. Aaron Ivins is desired to Continue his care to inform Rebekah Combs (Wife of John) & their children of the Judgment of this meeting in their Case. A Certificate was produs'd to this meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting on behalf of Lydia Lippincott which was read & receiv'd. Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs Jonathan Rulong hath taken Strong Drink to excess neglects paying his Debts & also neglects the attendance of our religious Meetings, Joseph Forsyth, Samuel Abbot, & Samuel Middleton, are appointed to visit him on the occasion & report to next meeting
Also Isaac Antrum requests a Certificate for his son Thomas, to Burlington Monthly Meeting, Joel Cheshire and James Lawrie are appointed to make the necessary inquiry and if nothing obstructs, to prepare one for the inspection of next meeting. Likewise Thomas Wallen on behalf of his son Joseph, requests a Certificate, to Evesham Monthly Meeting Joshua Bunting & Joshua Satterthwait are appointed to make the necessary inquiry, and if nothing obstructs, to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 2nd: 8 mo 1785. The friends appointed produc'd a Testification against Thomas Taylor, which was read, approv'd & signd; Joseph Forsyth & Joshua Bunting are appointed to give him a Copy, let him know his right of appeal and if he does not appeal, to publish it at the close of a First day Meeting at Chesterfield & report to next meeting. A Certificate was produc'd to this Meeting on behalf of Hannah Loy�d Wife of Levy from upperspringfield Monthly Meeting, which was read & receiv'd. Judediah Hance who is an apprentice to William Cook, produc'd a Certificate to this Meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting, which was read and receiv'd. William Abbott reports the Minutes markd in the Extracts, is entered in the book of Discipline as directed by this meeting sometime past. The friends appointed in Jacob Nobles Case produc'd a paper of Testification against him which is left for further Consideration.
Aaron Ivins informs this Meeting he has inform'd Rebekah Combs (Wife of John) & their Children of the Judgment of the Meeting in their case. A Certificate was produc'd to this Meeting from Raway Monthly Meeting, for William Hampton, son of William Hampton Deceas'd who is placed an apprentice with Robert White, which was read & receiv'd. This Meeting is inform'd that there is a Legacy left by John Quicksil to this Meeting James Lawrie & Thomas Thorn are appointed to procure the paragraff of his Will relating thereto to our next Meeting & also to receive the Legacy & give a discharge on behalf of this Meeting. Stony Brook preparative Meeting informs that Doughty Stockton requests a Certificate to Deep river Monthly Meeting North Carolina, Samuel Olden & Thomas Clark are appointed to make the needful inquiry and if they find nothing to hinder to prepare one for the inspection of next Meeting. The Queries were read in this Meeting & answer'd as follows. 1. Our Meetings on the first day of the week attended by most of our Members, but on other days and for Discipline not so well attended; the Hour mostly observed by those who do attend, some appearance of Drowsiness at times, Clear with respect to the remainder part of this query. 2. Love & Unity subsists in a good measure amongst us but one Meeting notes that Talebearing, backbiting & Spreading Evil reports not so much discouraged as would be profitable, some care is taken to end differences. 3. There is some care taken in these respects, yet is manifest there is too great a departure in speech & apparel
from the simplicity of our profession. 4. More care with regard to the moderate use of Spirituous Liquors is needful, we hope mostly clear with respect to the remainder part of this query. 5. This Query we believe generally comply'd with, except one instance of placing a Child not with a friend, some care is taken on this account. 6. This Query is nearly complyd with as far as appears. 7. More Care to incourage them in Religion & virtue is desirable, we think the other part of this query generally Comply'd with. 8. One Meeting notes that all are not so careful, to avoid Lanching into Business, as is desired, and more care with regard to punctuality is needful. 9. Care is taken to deal with offenders in a Degree of meekness. & we hope impartially altho. more timely care might be useful, Annual Queries 1st. None, 2nd. None. 3. Several sober persons, received into membership, since last year. 4th. They are. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th. 9 mo: 1785. Samuel Marsh & Ann Middleton appear'd at this Meeting and Declar'd their intentions of Marriage with each other, his parents consent is expected to be had in writing next meeting & her Father Consenting. Benjamin Holloway & Benjamin Linton are appointed to inquire into his Clearness on that account with any other, and report to next meeting. Joshua Bunting reports the Testification against Thomas Taylor has been published as directed by this meeting. Joseph Wallin had a Certificate of removal granted to Evesham Monthly Meeting. A Testification was produc'd to this meeting
against Jacob Noble for neglecting the attendance of our religious Meetings, refraining the use of the plain Language and leaving the Neighbourhood in a disreputable manner, which was read, approv'd & sign'd, Robert White & Joseph Horner are appointed to give him a Copy, if an opportunity presents let him know his right of appeal and report when done. The request of Elizabeth Collins coming again before the Meeting, & after a deliberation thereon, the Meeting concludes to receive her into Membership, John Furman is appointed to inform her thereof. The Case of Jonathan Rulong coming again before the Meeting and after consideration thereof the Meeting appoints Samuel Abbot & Samuel Middleton to prepare a Testification against him for the approbation of our next Meeting & inform him thereof. Thomas Antrum a minor, son of Isaac had a Certificate granted to Burlington Monthly Meeting. James Lawrie produc'd the paragraff of John Quick Will as directed by last Meeting in which he has bequeathed Thrree Pounds to the overseers of the Monthly Meeting of Chesterfield for its use towards the support thereof of the poor which said overseers, or any two of them are desired to receive the same and give a discharge therefor & pay it to the Treasurer and report when done. The Consideration of releasing the present Clark and appointing another, coming again before the Meeting Benjamin Linton, Aaron Ivins, Amos Wright, Amos Middleton & Nathan Middleton are appointed to consult together and propose a friend for that service to the Monthly Meeting for its approbation. Doughty Stockton had a Certificate of removal granted to Deep River Monthly Meeting in North Carolina. Sarah Debow produc'd a Certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting which was read & receiv'd.
Joseph Kirkbride junr. produc'd a Certificate from Guinead Monthly Meeting which was read & receiv'd. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 4th: 10 mo. 1785. Samuel Marsh & Ann Middleton appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd they continu'd their intention of Marriage with each other, his parent consenting and nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intentions according to good order Benjamin Linton & Amos Wright are appointed to attend the Marriage & report next meeting & produce the marriage Certificate to be recorded. Joshua Bunting & Mary Large appear'd at this Meeting and declar'd their intention of Marriage with each other, Nathan Middleton & Joseph Forsyth are appointed to inquire into his clearness on that account with any other and report to next meeting. John Furman reports he has inform'd Elizabeth Collins of the Conclusion of the meeting in her case. A Certificate was granted for Dinah Middleton & her Daughter Patience (a minor) to upper Springfield Monthly Meeting. A Certificate was granted for Miriam Middleton to upper Springfield Monthly Meeting. The friends appointed to that service report they have agreed to propose Joshua Bunting for Clerk which this Meeting concurs with & William Abbot is released from that service Benjamin Linton & Benjamin Holloway are appointed with the Clerk to receive the Books, minutes & papers in the former Clerks hands belonging to this Meeting & report to next meeting. The friends appointed in Ann Taylors case report they have received an answer from her in writing
by which it appears that she shews no Disposition to condemn the misconduct she is charged with or to endeavour to Clear herself thereof to the satisfaction of friends which this meeting taking into Consideration and appoints Amos Middleton and Benjamin Linton to prepare a Testification against her for our approbation and inform her thereof & report to next meeting. The friends appointed report they have inform'd Jonathan Rulong of the judgment of the meeting in his Case and produced a testification against him for taking strong Drink to excess, neglecting paying his Debts & also neglecting the attendance of our religious meetings which was read approv'd & sign'd, Samuel Middleton & Samuel Abbot are appointed to give him a Copy, let him know his right of Appeal, if he does not appeal, to publish it at the Close of a First Day Meeting at chesterfield & report to next meeting. Joseph Curtiss, produc'd a Certificate to this meeting from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting, which was read and receivd. At a Monthly Meeting of friends held at Chesterfield the 8th: 11 mo: 1785. Joshua Bunting and Mary Large appeared at this Meeting and declar'd they Continu'd their intention of Marriage with Each other & nothing appearing to obstruct they are at Liberty to accomplish their said intention according to good order Nathan Middleton & James Wolley are appointed to attend the Marriage and report to next meeting, and produce the Marriage Certificate to be recorded. Benjamin Linton reports he and Amos Wright was at the Marriage of Samuel Marsh with Ann Middleton and thought it was in a good degree, orderly accomplished, and produced the Certificate as directed.
The friends appointed in Benjamin Venderbeck�s Case, report they are easy to grant his request, but they submit to the meeting, which this meeting taking into Consideration and receives him into membership, Samuel Middleton is appointed to inform him thereof & report to next Meeting. The Friend appointed with the Clerk to receive the Books, Minutes, & papers in the former Clerks hand belonging to this Meeting, produced the following report (to wit) We the Subscribers being appointed to examine the minutes, papers & Book belonging to the monthly Meeting of Chesterfield deliver'd by William Abbott to Joshua Bunting, report, that the said William Abbott Delivered to Joshua bunting aforesaid, three Bound Books with minutes recorded therein, the last not yet filled up, and Twenty two Books of rough Minutes, also a large quantity of extracts, Epistles, Certificates, Acknowledgments, & other papers, belonging to the Meeting, also a Book Called a general Testimony, Likewise two Books with Births & Marriage Certificates recorded therein the last a large Bound Book also the old Book of Discipline as Likewise the Alphabetical Book of Discipline, & Box to keep such of the above Book & papers in as it will contain. Benjamin Linton Benjamin Holloway 15th: 10 mo: 1785. The Clerk is desired to procure a Chest suitable to keep the abovesaid Books & papers in, and dispose of the old one, and produce his accompt to the meeting when done. A Testification was produced to this meeting against Ann Taylor Junr. who privately moving out of the neighbourhood for some months in which time there is reason to suspect she became the mother of an Eligitimate Child and she being treated with
refuses to Clear herself thereof to the satisfaction of friends which was read, approv'd & sign'd, Isaiah Robins & Joseph Forsyth are appointed to give her a Copy if required let her know her right of appeal, if she doth not appeal, to publish it at the close of a first Day Meeting at Chesterfield and report to next meeting. The friend appointed to the Case of Jonathan Rulong report they have Complied with the direction of the meeting in his Case he not intending to appeal. John Firth produced a Certificate of removal to this meeting from Salem monthly Meeting, which was read & receiv'd. Chesterfield preparative Meeting informs William Stevenson complains of Isaac Ivins Junr. neglecting paying a debt due to him, Samuel Abbott and Samuel Middleton are appointed to treat with said Ivins and report to next meeting. Chesterfield Meeting also informs Samuel Marsh requests a Certificate for himself and Wife Ann to Raway Monthly Meeting Benjamin Holloway and Jacob Middleton are appointed to make the meedful inquiry and if nothing obstructs, to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. Stony Brook informs Joseph Field requests a Certificate of removal, for himself & Wife Achsha and their Children, Robert & Elizabeth to the Monthly Meeting of Northern Destrict of Philadelphia, Also Isaac Clark requests a Certificate of removal for his son Aaron to the Same Meeting, Samuel Olden & Robert White are appointed to make the needful inquiry, if nothing obstructs to prepare them for the approbation of next meeting. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield the 6th: 12 mo: 1785.
The friends appointed report they attended the Marriage of Joshua Bunting with Mary Large and thought it in a good Degree orderly accomplished they are desired to produce the Certificate as directed last meeting. Samuel Middleton reports Benjamin Venderbeck has been informed of the result of the meeting in his Case as Directed last meeting. A Certificate was granted for Samuel Marsh and Ann his Wife to Raway Monthly Meeting. Joseph Field and Achsah his Wife, with their two Children, Robert and Elizabeth had a Certificate granted to the Monthly Meeting of Philadlephia for the Northern District. Aaron Clark son of Isaac had a Certificate granted to the monthly Meeting of Philadelphia for the Northern District. The Treasurer for this Meeting requests a Settlement, therefore James Lawrie, Nathan Middleton Isaiah Robins, William Abbot & Robert White are appointed to settle with him and produce the accompt to next meeting. Likewise the Extracts of our last yearly Meeting was produced and read, the Contents thereof are recommended to the Care and observance of friends in general and to be read in each of our preparative meeting. Chesterfield preparative meeting informs Benjamin Gibbs requests a Certificate for himself & Wife Rebekah & their Daughter Rebekah to upper
Springfield Monthly Meeting, Fretwell Wright and Isaiah Robins are appointed to make inquiry on his accompt and if nothing appears to obstruct, to prepare one for the approbation of next meeting. Benjamin Linton & Jacob Middleton are directed to assist the Clerk in entering such parts of the extract as are marked, in the book of Discipline. At a Monthly Meeting of Friends Held at Chesterfield the 3rd. 1 mo. 1786. The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Joshua Bunting & Mary Large, produced the Certificate as directed last Meeting. The Friends appointed to settle with the Treasurer for this meeting produced the following report, which is as follows, to wit We of the Committee met, have examined the Treasurers accompt, as also the receipts, do find a Ballance in his hand, for the use of the poor the Sum of [Pounds] 18..0 4 1/4. Also for the yearly meeting Stock [Pounds] 2.12.9 3/4 Likewise remains in his hand the sum of [Pounds] 1..16..9 due to the Monthly Meeting of upper springfield upon the yearly meeting Collection which was Collected before the Division. 12 mo: 17th: 1785 James Lawrie Nathan Middleton William Abbot
8 mo 1755 -- A man cannot m[arry] his deceased wifes first cousin. 2 mo 1756 -- Preparative meeting of M & Elders establish at Chesterfield - general queries ought to have been answ[ered]. 5 [mo] 1756 -- A week day meeting established at Trenton. 12 [mo] 1756 -- Disowned for not getting a certificate of removal. 2 mo 1757 -- answers to queries for the first time, not being prepared to answer them 2 mo 1756. 5 mo. 1757 -- Robins (E Branch) meeting very weak - held once a month. 8 [mo] 1757 Monthly Meeting of M & Elders gives dissatisfact[ion]. 12 [mo] 1757 -- Meeting once a month at Robins (EB) to be continu[ed]. 4 [mo] 1758 -- Disowned for marrying a first cousin; and not making an acknowledgment. 6 [mo] 1758 -- A clerk appointed without a commattee. 11 [mo] 1758 -- cimplaint that overseer neglect business meeting. 1 [mo] 1759 -- Bordentown week day meeting established for the winter season. 8 [mo] 1759 -- some dissatisfaction respecting select meetings. 12 [mo] 1759 -- acknowledgment for marrying first cousin recv[d]. 1 [mo] 1760 -- Pay for recording meetings minutes. 2 [mo] 1760 -- recommending a minister (short) 7 [mo] 1760 -- A list of members 8 mo 1760 -- A proposition to the YM that the MM may appoint a few solid friends, to sit with the M & E. 5 [mo] 1761 -- Robins (East Branch) meeting to be continued once a month, during the summer. 5 [mo] 1762 -- Proposal to hold a preparative meeting at Chest. The friends of upperfreehold request to hold a week day. 6 [mo] 1762 -- offenders making acknowledgment are continued on probation - finished a list of members 11 Mo 1762. 8 [mo] 1763 -- Preparative meeting permitted but not established for 12 years - An offence, not to put children out to service - Money hired to pay YM Quoto. 7 [mo] 1764 -- Disowned a man for not producing his certificate. 10 [mo] 1765 -- A friend under dealing before his certificate is recieved. 2 [mo] 1767 -- one meeting [???] other sometimes neglected. 5 [mo] 1767 -- The meeting [???] Robbins (EB). 3 [mo] 1768 -- An acknowledgment recvd. for marrying a brother in law. 1 [mo] 1773 -- do do [An acknowledgment recvd. for marrying a] first cousin. 3 [mo] 1773 -- Proposition to enlarge the M House to accomodate the 2 Mee[tings]. 4 mo do [1773] -- 7 mo[?] to examine Buckingham House - 8 mo cost of do [Pounds] $750. 1 mo 1774 -- scruple about publishing acknowledgments. 2 [mo] 1775 -- [???] place in our burying ground for those not members. 3 [mo] -- preparative meetings [?] M [do?] - 7 mo established. 8 [mo] -- Freeing[?] Haves[?] - Raised money for the sufferers under Massachusetts g[ov]ernment.
Chesterfield Monthly Meeting, Men's Minutes, 1774-1786
This volume includes the minutes from the men's meeting, 1738-1786. The years 1774-1786 have been scanned and transcribed.
Chesterfield Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
1774 - 1786
286 p. ; 33 cm.
reformatted digital
RG2/Ph/C47
Chesterfield Monthly Meeting Records--http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/phchestfldmm
Chesterfield Monthly Meeting was organized in 1684 by Burlington Quarterly Meeting. A full inventory of the Chesterfield Monthly Meeting Records held by the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College and the Haverford College Quaker Collection is available at http://trilogy.brynmawr.edu/speccoll/mm/chestfldmm.xml
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