Henry 'Preacher' Reynolds, Jr.

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Henry Jr. was known as "Preacher Henry" He was a preacher of some note in the Society of Friends, and his name appears many times in the records of Nottingham Meeting of Friends. He is listed on the West Nottingham tax list 1718-1778. He inherited the north lot, #5 in the Nottingham Lots, 490 acres, from his father. The tract of land was called Henry's Deer Park. By 1939 the property consisted of 122 acres and was called 'Greystone". The name came from the massive gate posts at the entrance to the lane leading to the house. The property today is 80 acres with the 'new house' which was built in 1791 and is still owned by Reynolds.

Henry Reynolds married Ann Howell, Hannah Brown abt 1717 and Mary Coles 25 May 1743; both were born in Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania Mary Coles is the daughter of William Coles and Mary Royle and was born about 1708

Henry Rennols and Andrew Moreman, late of Goochland Co., to Anthony Pouncy of same for 50 pounds, 200 acres on north side of Rivanna, which is the upper part of 400 granted Henry Rennols 11 Apr 1732 and was conveyed to said Moreman by deed 15 Jun 1742. Page 77 Goochland Deeds and Wills

Inventory of John Cocke, value ~35/13, by James Taylor, Henry (M) Runalds, Robert Davis Recorded 17 May 1737. [ Goochand Wills & Deeds 1735-1742.

Died:
Which now may be Chester County, Pennsylvania

Henry married Hannah Brown 1717. Hannah (daughter of William Brown and Catherine Williams) was born 29 Apr 1706, East Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 12 Feb 1731, West Nottingham, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

1. Rachel Jane Reynolds was born 6 Nov 1718, West Nottingham, Pennsylvania; died 31 Mar 1756, Chester County, Pennsylvania; was buried , East Nottingham Meeting House, Calvert, Cecil County, Maryland.
2. William Reynolds was born 22 Mar 1722, West Nottingham, Nottingham Twp., Chester Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Samuel Reynolds was born 26 Oct 1723, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jun 1799, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
4. Henry Reynolds was born 1 Apr 1725, West Nottingham, Nottingham Twp., Chester Co., PA; died 7 Feb 1809, Little Britain, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Eastland Friends, Lancaster Co., PA.
5. Jacob Reynolds was born 14 Nov 1728, Lancaster Co. or Cecil, Maryland; died 6 Apr 1799, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
6. Joseph Reynolds was born 31 Aug 1730, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Jul 1760, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; was buried , Friends Graveyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Henry married Ann Worley 23 May 1733, West Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland. Ann (daughter of Henry Worley and Mary Vernon) was born Est 1712; died 11 Sep 1741, West Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Mary Coles 23 Jun 1743, Maryland. Mary (daughter of William Coles and Mary Royale/Royall) was born 4 Mar 1708, Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 27 Feb 1777, West Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

1. Benjamin Reynolds was born 30 Feb 1743, Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 1774, Chester, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
2. Jesse Reynolds was born 22 Oct 1747, Pennsylvania; died 2 Jun 1804, West Nottingham, Cecil County, Maryland.
3. David Reynolds was born 27 Mar 1750, West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Isaac Reynolds was born 20 Jul 1745, West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 8 Apr 1838.
5. John Reynolds was born 20 Jul 1745, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died Aug 1782, Cecil County, Maryland.
6. Elijah Reynolds was born 2 Feb 1753, Cecil County, Maryland.

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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]

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.

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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,
1994 -

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Died:
William is recorded as the paymaster to the Garrison of Chichester. The will of William Reynolds of St. Pancras without the East Gate, Chichester, Sussex, 'gent,' dated 1660-Feb-18 was probated 1664-Apr-9 in Prerogative court of Canterbury, London.

William married Margaret Exton 6 Mar 1644, Pancras, Chichester, Sussex, England. Margaret (daughter of John Exton and Alice Fivins) was born 5 Feb 1623, Chichester, Sussex, England; died Bef 15 Oct 1688, England. [Group Sheet]

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History of William Reynolds by Carol Love Gipson;
GippyHouse@aol.com
Margaret Exton Reynolds' second husband was John Carter. Margaret's will, dated 1684-Dec-8, was probated 1688-Oct-15. No primary sources have been located to indicate William came to America. Since his children's births from 1645-1655 are recorded at Chichester, England and his will, dated 1660, lists his residence as Chichester, England it is very unlikely he immigrated to America.



Name:
Margaret Exton
Baptism: 5 Feb 1624/5, St. Pancras Parish

Died:
Probate Date

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Married:
Rev. Speede

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YORK COUNTY VIRGINIA RECORDS [WILLS]

William Pryor 21 Jan 1646-30 Jan 1646: Oldest Daughter Margaret; daughter Mary; eldest son of my brother in law Joseph Clayton; wife of Richard Kemp, Esq; Capt. Thomas Harrison of the ship "Hannor" Capt. Thomas Harwood; to Mrs. Mary Kerton; two daughters to be executrixes; friends Joseph Clayton, Capt. Thomas Harrison and Capt. Thomas Harwood to be overseers; witnesses John Rose, William Hockaday. (See Histories)

This book is Early Virginia Records; Will of Wm. Pryor mentions Claytons and others associated with the Reynolds of Lancaster and Cecil and Lansfords. I expect William Pryor is an ancestor of of the Susanna Lansford and Reynolds group who had son, Pryor Reynolds. -mfe

William married Prudence Lansford 7 Nov 1653, Pancras Parish, Chichester, Sussex, England. Prudence was born Abt 1636. [Group Sheet]

John married Alice Fivins Bef 1620. Alice was born Abt 1620, England; died Yes, date unknown, England. [Group Sheet]

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Birth:
Age estimated from DOB of 1st child