Rebecca Reynolds

Henry married Sarah Davis 25 Sep 1751, Chester County Quaker Marriage Records. Sarah (daughter of John Davis and Rebekah/Rebecca Smith) was born 14 Apr 1734, Maryland; died Yes, date unknown, Prob. Chester Co., Maryland. [Group Sheet]

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Other Davis' attending Wedding of Henry Reynolds and Sarah Davis are Elizabeth, Mary, John, Lewis, B. Davis, William, Rose Davis. Other attendees listed are Reece Price, Phillip Price, Phillip Price, Ann Price. Hannah Smith, Sarah Howell, Anna Moore, Elizabeth Moore, May Hubberd, Reese Peters, John and Esther Larken, Richard Parker, John Dutton, Ann Parker....

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Married:
25th Day of the 7th Month (Sep) 1751

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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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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

John married Rebekah/Rebecca Smith. Rebekah/Rebecca was born Est 1700; died Aft Sep 1751, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

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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]

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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 -

Benjamin married Christina England. Christina was born Est 1760, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]