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Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | Samuel Reynolds was born 31 Jan 1735, Chester County, Pennsylvania (son of Francis Reynolds and Elizabeth Acton); died 26 Feb 1786, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Samuel married Jane Jones Abt 1758. Jane was born Abt. 1736, Delaware; died 17 Nov 1779, New Castle County, Delaware; was buried , White Clay Creek Church Cemetery, New Castle County, Delaware. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Jane Jones was born Abt. 1736, Delaware; died 17 Nov 1779, New Castle County, Delaware; was buried , White Clay Creek Church Cemetery, New Castle County, Delaware. Children:
- Thomas Reynolds was born 2 Jan 1759; died 7 Jul 1837, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Margaret Reynolds was born 9 Sep 1760, Wilmington, Delaware.
- Abraham Reynolds was born 4 Sep 1762, New Castle County, Delaware; died Yes, date unknown.
- 1. Samuel Reynolds was born 23 Apr 1769, New Castle County, Delaware.
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4. | Francis Reynolds was born 15 Aug 1684, Chester, Pennsylvania (son of Henry Reynolds and Prudence Clayton); died 1760, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Notes:
http://www.historicpa.net/bio/2TThomas-Reynolds-Sr.html
Thomas Reynolds' line out of Henry Reynolds' 3rd son, Francis
Francis' birth and the births of his 6 oldest children are recorded in Quaker records of Chichester MM, Pa.
A hand made, white bone-handled razor with its history carved on both sides was in the possession of Miss Sarah B. Reynolds in 1916. On one side was carved: "1779. Abrm. Reynolds Got this raor from his father, Samuel) who said it 'shaved his grandfather' (Henry). On the reverse side, "who came in the first vessel in the DELAWARE IN THE YEAR 1661. This would make Henry six years old when he came to America. Possibly an error was made recording the date in the Bible and this error was continued when the razor handle was engraved in 1779. The location of this razor, or the Bible, is unknown.
History of William Reynolds by Carol Love Gipson; GippyHouse@aol.com
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Francis Reynolds, Chichester; Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834: January 3 1760 January 19, 1760 Provides for wife Elizabeth. To son Henry 1/2 of plantation of which I now live in Chichester containing about 198 acres. To son Francis the other 1/2 of said plantation with mansion house. To sons John and Samuel tract of land in Chichester containing 8 acres bought of Joseph Booth. Remainder to be sold and divided among all children, viz., Henry, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Francis, Lydia, Christina and daughter Prudence Dutton's children. Executors: Wife and sons Henry and Francis. Witnesses: Hugh Linn, David Clayton, John Harding. Reynolds Family Association Centennial Collection. Francis' birth and the births of his 6 oldest children are recorded in Quaker records of Chichester MM, PA. He inherited 290 acres in Chichester Twp., Chester Co., PA from his father, and resided there. Francis' will dated 1760-Jan-3, bequeathed to his loving wife Elizabeth, one third his personal estate, profits of one third of his real estate, on room in the mansion house, 2 feather beds and furniture, all the kitchen furniture, a horse and a cow. He left half of his plantation 290 acres, to his son Henry and the other half, along with the mansion house, to his son Francis. His sons John and Samuel received 8 acres of land in Chichester Twp. The rest of his real and personal estate was to be sold in divided among his 7 children and his dt. Prudence's children.
Francis Reynolds, Chichester; Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834: January 3 1760 January 19, 1760 Provides for wife Elizabeth. To son Henry 1/2 of plantation of which I now live in Chichester containing about 198 acres. To son Francis the other 1/2 of said plantation with mansion house. To sons John and Samuel tract of land in Chichester containing 8 acres bought of Joseph Booth. Remainder to be sold and divided among all children, viz., Henry, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Francis, Lydia, Christina and daughter Prudence Dutton's children. Executors: Wife and sons Henry and Francis. Witnesses: Hugh Linn, David Clayton, John Harding. Reynolds Family Association Centennial Collection. Francis' birth and the births of his 6 oldest children are recorded in Quaker records of Chichester MM, PA. He inherited 290 acres in Chichester Twp., Chester Co., PA from his father, and resided there. Francis' will dated 1760-Jan-3, bequeathed to his loving wife Elizabeth, one third his personal estate, profits of one third of his real estate, on room in the mansion house, 2 feather beds and furniture, all the kitchen furniture, a horse and a cow. He left half of his plantation 290 acres, to his son Henry and the other half, along with the mansion house, to his son Francis. His sons John and Samuel received 8 acres of land in Chichester Twp. The rest of his real and personal estate was to be sold in divided among his 7 children and his daughter, Prudence's children.
Name: Francis Reynolds
Gender: Male
Birth Place: PA
Birth Year: 1684
Spouse Name: Elizabeth Acton
Marriage Year: 1712
Marriage State: PA
Number Pages: 1
Name: Francis Reynolds
Spouse: Elizabeth Acton
Parents: Henry Reynolds, Prudence Clayton
Birth Place: Chester, Goshen, PA
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1684
Marriage Place: Chester, PA
Marriage Date: 29 Oct 1712
Death Place: Chichester, Chester, PA
Death Date: 1760
Francis married Elizabeth Acton 10 Sep 1712, Pennsylvania . Elizabeth (daughter of Benjamin Acton and Christina England) was born 26 Apr 1690, Salem MM, Salem County, New Jersey; died Abt 1760, Chester County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Elizabeth Acton was born 26 Apr 1690, Salem MM, Salem County, New Jersey (daughter of Benjamin Acton and Christina England); died Abt 1760, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Notes:
http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/stagser/s1400/s1437/html/1437ch.html
Maryland State Archives
Charles Co., Maryland
1783 Land Deeds
Further Research Underway:
Henry Acton, Sr. 100 acres. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
Henry Acton, Jr. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
Henry Acton. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
John Acton. 374 acres. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
John Acton, Jr. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
John Roby Acton. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
Osborn Acton. 100 acres. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
Smallwood Acton. CH 4th District, General p. 1. MSA S 1161-4-12 1/4/5/47
Children:
- 2. Samuel Reynolds was born 31 Jan 1735, Chester County, Pennsylvania; died 26 Feb 1786, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Prudence Reynolds was born 16 Jan 1713; died Yes, date unknown.
- Lydia Reynolds was born 24 Feb 1716, Chichester, Chester Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
- Christian Reynolds was born 22 Apr 1718, Chichester, Chester Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
- Henry Reynolds, Jr. was born 12 Jun 1720, Delaware Co., PA; died 17 Nov 1765, Chichester, Chester County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Friends Burial Ground, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
- Benjamin Reynolds was born 26 Aug 1722, Chichester, Chester Co., PA; died 26 Jul 1798, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Chichester Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- John Reynolds was born 13 Dec 1725, Chichester, Chester Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
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8. | Henry Reynolds was born 23 Sep 1655, Chichester, Sussex, England (son of William Reynolds and Margaret Exton); died 7 Aug 1724, Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania; was buried , Burlington Co., New Jersey. Notes:
There existed an ancient pitcher, known as the Reynolds Pitcher. It was in the possession of a Miss Weir in 1901. It was supposed to be bequeathed to J. T. Reynolds, of Media PA. One one side of the pitcher was a portrait and the words "Reynolds, the Philanthropist" . The reverse side bore the legend";
"Not in the fiery hurricane of strife,
Midst slaughtered legions, he resign'd his life;
Reynolds expires, a nobler chief than these;
But Widow's tears, in sad bereavement fall,
And foundling voices on their father call'
But sweet repose his slumbering ashes find,
As if in Salem's sepulcher enshrined;
And watching angels waited for the day,
When Christ should bid them roll the stone away."
Mr. J. T. Reynolds believed the portrait was that ofWilliam Reynolds, father of Henry Reynolds of Chichester,PA. The present location of the pitcher is unknown.
Henry Reynolds was granted lots 5 and 19, about 1000 acres, in the "Nottingham Lots" by William Penn in 1701. The Nottingham Lots were thought to be located in Chester Co., PA, but were found to be in Cecil Co., MD when the boundary between these states was settled in 1768. Henry Reynolds' will bequeathed 290 acres in Chichester Twp., PA, where he lived, to his son, Francis. His son, William was left 490 acres, the south lot, in Nottingham. His son, John, received 210 acres on the south west side of the middle branch of Naman's Creek in Chichester Twp., Chester Co., PA. His son, Henry, Jr., received 490 acres the north lot in Nottingham. Henry bequeathed each of his 4 daughters, one schilling. He left his personal estate to his loving wife, Prudence. He stipulated Francis and John to each pay 20 pounds to thier brother, William, when he reached the age of 21.
It is often stated Henry Reynolds came to America with William Penn. Henry came to America in 1676, and William Penn came to America in 1682. Henry Reynolds is also reputed to be the founder of the village of Rising Sun, MD by opening a Public House. Other sources say Henry never lived in Rising Sun. Henry was shown as a non-resident taxpayer for his property in the Nottingham Lots from March 1718 to 1722. Henry appeared before the Chester Co. Court 14 Mar 1681, for selling strong liquors by small measure in his house contrary to the Governor's and Council's order. His will, dated 1720 states he lives in Chichester and has no mention of a public house. The north lot near Rising Sun MD, bequeathed to Henry Jr. is described as a plantation. The south lot near Rising Sun Md., bequeathed to William is described as a tract of land. Henry Reynolds' Will (excerpt)To son Francis the plantation where I live in Chichester containing 290 acres, he paying his bother William when 21, 20 pounds. To son Henry tract of land in Nottingham containing 490 acres. To son William, tract in Nottingham [being a south lott] containing 490 acres. To each of my daughters, viz Margaret, Prudence, Doborah and Hannah 1 shilling each. To wife Prudence all personal estate, also executrix.
Witness: William Clayton, John Hanby.
Henry married Prudence Clayton 10 Nov 1678, Burlington MM, Burlington Co., New Jersey. Prudence (daughter of William Clayton and Prudence Lansford) was born , Rumbaldswick Parish, Sussex, England; was christened 20 Oct 1657, Lewes, Chichester Sussex, England; died 4 Feb 1727, Chester, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Prudence Clayton was born , Rumbaldswick Parish, Sussex, England; was christened 20 Oct 1657, Lewes, Chichester Sussex, England (daughter of William Clayton and Prudence Lansford); died 4 Feb 1727, Chester, Pennsylvania. Notes:
Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 Reynolds, Prudence
Chichester. November 17, 1726. April 15, 1728. A. 274.
To my daughters "as many as shall be in being" all
household goods. To son Francis, eldest son Henry Reynolds
one silver cup value 40 shillings. Remainder of estate to
all children in being, none named. Executor: son Henry
Reynolds. Witnesses: Robert Howard, Mathew Keasby, John
Lea.
Notes:
Married:
MARRIAGE:NJ Burlington Co.: Church Records Vol 1, Early
Church Records of Burlington County, NJ, Volume I, Meldrum,
Charlotte D., Westminster, MD: Family Lines Publications,
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Children:
- Henry 'Preacher' Reynolds, Jr. was born 16 Aug 1693, Chester County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Dec 1779, Township of West Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Margaret Reynolds was born 25 May 1680, Chester, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
- Mary Reynolds was born 13 Sep 1682, Chester, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Francis Reynolds was born 15 Aug 1684, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 1760, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
- Prudence Reynolds was born 20 Mar 1686, Chester, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
- Deborah Reynolds was born 16 Apr 1689, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 1747.
- William Reynolds was born 30 May 1691, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 29 Jun 1693, Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Hannah Reynolds was born 11 Nov 1697, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 1726, Chester, Pennsylvania; was buried , Pennsylvania.
- William of Randolph Co. Reynolds was born 5 Jul 1701, Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 29 Jan 1773, Randolph Co., North Carolina.
- John Reynolds was born 13 Sep 1695, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 1728, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
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10. | Benjamin Acton was born Est 1760, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Benjamin married Christina England. Christina was born Est 1760, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Christina England was born Est 1760, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Children:
- 5. Elizabeth Acton was born 26 Apr 1690, Salem MM, Salem County, New Jersey; died Abt 1760, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
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