IMMIGRANT Henry Reynolds

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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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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 -

1. Henry 'Preacher' Reynolds, Jr. was born 16 Aug 1693, Chester County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Dec 1779, Township of West Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
2. Margaret Reynolds was born 25 May 1680, Chester, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
3. 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.
5. Prudence Reynolds was born 20 Mar 1686, Chester, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Deborah Reynolds was born 16 Apr 1689, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 1747.
7. William Reynolds was born 30 May 1691, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 29 Jun 1693, Chester, Pennsylvania.
8. Hannah Reynolds was born 11 Nov 1697, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 1726, Chester, Pennsylvania; was buried , Pennsylvania.
9. William of Randolph Co. Reynolds was born 5 Jul 1701, Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 29 Jan 1773, Randolph Co., North Carolina.
10. John Reynolds was born 13 Sep 1695, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 1728, Chichester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.

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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.



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

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Probate Date

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

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Age estimated from DOB of 1st child