Lukens in the records of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
From the records at the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College. With additional notes by James A. Quinn, Historian, Gwynedd Friends Meeting. Revision of May 23, 2012. Please do not copy this whole page to your site (which will perpetuate errors forever.) You may link this page to your site. You may freely copy bits and pieces to your site or document (cite our web page link please, so others can find their way here.)
About Lukens of Pennsylvania
The original Luken in America was Jan Lucken. His two youngest sons, Abraham and Joseph, took up Jan Lucken's lands in Towamencin township and became members of Gwynedd Meeting. Howard Jenkins had this to say about this family (from Genealogical Sketch of the Descendants of Samuel Spencer of Philadelphia):
The first Germantown company, Mennonites and Friends, came in 1683, from the city of Crefeld, in Rhenish Prussia, near the line of Holland, and a short distance west of the Rhine. Omitting Francis Daniel Pastorius, and one or two others, who came separately a few weeks earlier, these settlers included thirty-three persons, — thirteen men with their famihes. Three of these were the Op. den Graeffs, Abraham, Dirck, and Hermann ; and among the others were Willem Streypers, Thones Kunders, Reynier Tyson, and Jan Lucken, the ancestors of the Streeper, Conrad, Tyson, and Lukens families. They were nearly all related by blood or marriage to one another. They had purchased land of William Penn before leaving home, and, sailing from Rotterdam to London, they left the latter city in the ship Concord, William Jeffries master, July 24, 1683, and reached Philadelphia on the 6th of October. Lands were then promptly surveyed for them at Germantown, and in its neighborhood.
The wife of Jan Lucken was named Mary. As the first of their children was born Seventh month (September, O. S.) 1684, it is probable that he was married about the time of his arrival here. The list of their children, with his own and wife's deaths is recorded in an old family Bible," printed in Platt-Deutsch (North German), by Peter Sebastian, in 1595, and brought over, no doubt, in the Concord. The record is as follows :
1684 the 28th day of ye 7th month Elizebeth Lucken was born
1686 the loth of ye 5th month Elase [Alice] Lucken was born
1688 the 22th of ye 12th month William Lucken was born. [Note (JQ) - he is a direct ancestor of Theodore Roosevelt and also of Theodore's niece Eleanor who married FDR.]
1689 the 19th of ye 7th month Sarah Lucken was born
1691 the 27th of ye 9th month John Lucken was born
1693 the 1 8th of ye 9th month Mary Lucken was born
1696 the 30th of ye 1st month Peter Lucken was born
1698 the 25th of ye 5th month Hannah Lucken was born
1700 the 13th of ye 8th month Mathias Lucken was born
1703 the 16th of ye 7th month Abraham Lucken was born.
1705 the 3th of ye 9th month Joseph Lucken was born
1742 Mary Lucken dyed in ye Lord
1744 John Lucken dyed in ye Lord
1771 27th day of March Susanna Lucken ye Wife of Joseph Lucken departed this Life a half an Hour past tenn in the fournoon
Of these eleven children six were deceased at the time their father made his will, in the Eighth month, 1741. These six were Elase (Alice, or Alitia), who married John Conrad ; William, who had married, settled in Upper Dublin, and left children ; John, who had married, but left no issue ; Peter, who had married, settled in Horsham, and left several children, one of whom subsequently married Elizabeth Spencer, sister of Joseph ; and Elizabeth and Sarah, who being unmentioned in their father's will, were probably deceased without issue, at the time it was made.
The will of Jan Lucken describes him as "of Germantown, weaver," he " being antient. " If was dated Eighth month 9, 1741, and proved January 24, 1744. It names as Executors his sons Mathias and Abraham, and provides that in case of the death of either, his son Joseph shall act instead. (Mathias did die a few months after the will was made, and about three years before his father's decease.) To his son Abraham he leaves 300 acres of land whereon he (Abraham) now dwells, being part of 500 bought of Benj. Furley's attorneys, " above North Wales," [in Towamensing Township, Montgomery county] adjoining Wm. Tunnis, land now or formerly George Claypoole's, and Jacob Gotschalk, — the tract " to be laid out so as to include the Spring called the Pan. '
All his other property to be kept whole during the lifetime of his wife Mary, and she to use the house and lot in Germantown, where they now live. To his granddaughter Sarah Conrads £6. His 200 acres (remainder of the 500 in Towamensing), and the house and lot, to be sold by his Executors, at his wife's death, and the fund to be divided in eight portions :
To grandchildren, children of son William, deceased, one portion.
To grandchildren, children of son Peter, deceased, one portion.
The remaining five portions to children Mathias, Abraham, Joseph, Mary, and Hannah.
To grandchildren, children of daughter Alit:e Cunrads, dec'd, one portion.
As already stated, John Lukens, son of Jan, (and uncle of Joseph Spencer's wife), died before his father. His (John's) will is on record. It describes him as of Bristol township, Philadelphia county, yeoman, is dated October 24,- 1732, and was proved April 13, 1737. Its chief details are as follows :
He provides for his wife Marget, and for her mother, Elizabeth Kuster. He appoints his wife and his " trusty friend " Heniy Pastorius, of Germantown, executors, whom he directs to sell his farm in Bristol, 136 acres, purchased of Nicholas Hellings. The proceeds of the sale to be distributed, part to Elizabeth Cunrads, " daughter of John Cunrads and his first wife, my sister Alitia," she to have it when she is 19 years old, or married. To his wife, for her lifetime, he leaves the 201 acre farm in Bristol township where they now dwell, bought of Thomas Godfrey, at her death to be divided equally among "all and every of my Brethren's children which are named John Lucken." (end of Howard Jenkins quote)
"ABRAHAM LUCKEN, or LUKENS, as his children spelled the name, was the tenth child and fifth son of Jan Lucken, the emigrant, and was born in or near Germantown, September 16, 1703. Reared in the faith of the Society of Friends and a birthright member of Abington Monthly Meeting, he proposed intentions of marriage before that meeting in March, 1727, with Mary, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Maurle, of Bristol township, Philadelphia county, and on April 27, 1727, the proposal was favorably acted upon by the Meeting.
They at once took up their residence on the 500 acres of land purchased by his father in 1709, in Towamencin township, Philadelphia, now Montgomery county, 300 acres of which Abraham inherited at his father's death in 1741. A certificate was granted by Abington Monthly Meeting, April 30, 1728, transferring the membership of Abraham Lucken and wife to Gwynedd Monthly Meeting..." (from Jordan, John W. Colonial Families of Philadelphia. New York: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1911. )
The Gwynedd Records (abstracted)
Note on the following records: In 1828 Gwynedd Meeting split into Hicksite and Orthodox factions. The Meeting House and most of the members became Hicksite and the Orthodox Meeting died out after a generation or so. After 1828, if the book number is 6 or greater it is the Orthodox book. If book 1 or 2 after 1828 it is the Hicksite book. The records here are largely as they were abstracted onto file cards by William W. Hinshaw, and the cards are in file cabinets at the Friends Historical Library, as are microfilm copies of the original records. We have enlarged the data found on the Hinshaw file cards using the original records, and will continue to do so as we develop this web page.
Names are alphabetical by first name. Indented are some records from sources outside the Meeting. Not all persons with the same name are the same person and persons with the same name are listed chronologically and are all mixed together as they apear in the records.
page 142- book 2 1824-4-13, Aaron Lukens of Plymouth, son of David and Mary, dec'd, married Anna M. Foulke, d/o William and Margaret, dec'd of Gwynedd, at Gwynedd MH, 4th mo 13, 1824.
55-1, Aaron Lukens, son of David, wife Anna (daughter of William Foulke) Children: Wm F. b. 4-7-1825; Elizabeth S. b. 4-9-1827, d. 8-5-1843; David 12-24-1828; Margaret Anna b. 5-6-1831; Mary b. 1-22-1833; Edward 3-16-1835; Ellen Maria b. 2-25-1837; Richard H. b. 6-8-1839;
32-6 1828-10-2 Aaron Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
130-6 1831-11-3, Abel Lukens married out of unity and joined the Hicksites. Disowned. Note (JQ): son of George and Esther Lukens; Abel married Naomi Jenkins.
54-1 Abraham Lukens, wife Mary (Marle), Children: John b. 10-17-1729, d. 4-16-1813; Margaret b. 2-12-1727; Mathias b. 9-18-1731; Abraham b. 11-21-1734; David b. 2-27-1737; Joseph b. 5-4-1739, d. 11-17-1814; Mary b. 3-22-1741; Job b. 7-28-1743; Note: This is Abraham Lukens Sr., son of emigrant Jan Lucken.
108-1, 1728-2-30, Abram Lukens and wife received on certificate
229-2, 1758-8-28, Abraham Lukins Jr. married out of unity and offered an account.
Note: Abraham Lukens Jr. is on the 1769 Gwynedd twp. tax list (70 acres, 2 horses, 4 cows) next to Joseph Lukens.
Note: Abraham Lukens Sr. is on the 1769 Towamencin twp. tax list (265 acres, 3 horse, 3 cows) and son John is next door.
121-3, 1771-11-26 Abraham Lukens Sr. offered an account for a marriage out of unity. Note: This is his second marriage to Elizabeth Walker.
Note: Abraham Lukens Sr., yeoman, left a will in Towamencin township dated March 31, 1776. Proved June 11, 1776. Wife: Elizabeth. Children: John, Mathias, Job, William, Abraham, Joseph, Mary, Margaret, Jonathan and Enos. Execs.: Elizabeth Lukens, sons John and Mathias. Wit: Melchior Wagener and Peter Godschalk. Philadelphia County will book Q.299.
220-3, 1776-6-25 Abraham Lukens Jr. disowned for a marriage out of unity. See the Gwynedd Meeting minutes...
188-4, 1784-3-23 Abraham Lukens (son of Joseph) received in membership on request.
190-4, 1784-4-27 Abraham Lukens, granted certificate to Horsham MM to marry.
Note: This Abraham Lukens (son of Joseph and Margaret [Dixey] Lukens) married a distant cousin named Martha Lukens, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Pennington) Lukens of Horsham. He left a will written inWhitemarsh township and dated November 22, 1818, proved March 31, 1819. Montgomery County will book 5.125. To wife Martha, household goods, and $200 yearly. Sons to pay the Exrs. a reasonable among of money for rent of farms. To sons, wearing apparel, equally. To son Joseph, working horse, etc. To sons Charles, and Joseph, $1000 each. Execs: Son Joseph, and son-in-law Jacob Fitzwater. Wit: Philip Sellers, Thomas Lukens.
54-1, Abraham Lukens, son of Mathias, wife Esther, daughter of David Norman. Children: Mahlon, b. 11-12-1790, Chilion (should have read Chilton I think - JQ) b. 9-11-1800.
128-5, 1791-2-22, Abraham Lukens and wife Esther received on certificate from Haverford MM, dated 9-9-1790.
235-4, 1786-1-31, Abram Lukens disowned.
1788-11-25, Abram Lukens and Esther Norman reported married.
Note: see also 1850 Towamencin twp. census (Abraham Lukens, age 40 m. Esther, living with his father Enos age 75 and Ann age 60. This is a different Abraham than the 1788 marriage and this Abraham T. Lukens (b. about 1810) married Esther Williams.)
254-2, 1861-4-10, Abram Lukens (son of Jonathan and Ann) of Abington, married Mary Gaskill at the house of John G. Williams. Note: This Abraham is from the line of William Lukens m. Elizabeth Tyson.
272-7, 1854-2-2, Algernon Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites. Note: Algernon S. Lukens, born March 28, 1821, was the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Wilson) Lukens.
77-6, 1829-12-3, Alice Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
54-1, Ann Lukens, daughter of John and Jane born 10-27-1799. Note: Her father was the son of John and Rachel (Jones) Lukens and her mother was Jane Adamson. She later married Jesse Hamer.
88-2, 1811-12-3, Ann Lukens, daughter of Jesse and Susanna of Gwynedd married Jacob Styer, of Whitpain s/o John and Tacy, at Gwynedd MH
45-6, 1829-1-29, Ann Lukens (wife of Enos) disowned for joining the Hicksites. She is buried at Gwynedd Meeting (d. 27 July 1865, age 86. Her maiden name was Tennis)
32-6, 1828-10-2, Anna Lukens (wife of Aaron) disowned for joining the Hicksites
45-6, 1829-1-29, Ann Lukens (daughter of John) disowned for joining the Hicksites
Arthur Lewis Lukens is buried at Gwynedd Meeting (stone says b. 27 Oct 1892, d. 29 Dec 1942, 2nd Lieut., Air Corps, husband of Mabel Pollard Lukens.) Note: He was the son of Samuel C. and Adela (Ely) Lukens.
237-4, 1786-2-28, Cadwallader Lukens granted certificate to Kennett MM. Note: son of John and Rachel (Jones) Lukens.
24-7, 1840-4-2, Carolina, Wilhelmina and Courtland Lukens (minor children of Thomas) granted certificate to Philadelphia MM, Northern Dist. Note: Philadelphia MM ND minutes: Minor children of Thomas received at Phila MM ND from Gwynedd MM in 1840; Minor children of Thomas granted certificate from Phila MM ND to Abington MM in 1841; Wilhelmina returned to Phila MM ND from Abington in 1846 and died (records of Philadelphia MM, ND) 28 Nov. 1849, age 20. These are children of Thomas and Elizabeth (Wilson) Lukens, and Thomas is listed on the 1850 Philadelphia Northern Liberties census with son Courtland age 17 and wife Elisa. This Thomas is from the William Lukens m. Elizabeth Tyson line and is from Upper Dublin twp.
108-2, 1815-5-9, Catharine Lukens (daughter of Abraham and Martha of Whitemarsh) married Amos Wilson, s/o John and Elizabeth dec'd, at Gwynedd MH.
Note: Clayton Lukens (m. Esther P.) is on the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census. Clayton is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Harry) Lukens.
235-2, 1853-2-16, Comly Lukens (son of George, deceased and Esther) of Montgomery Co., PA married Lydia Acuff at the house of Jonathan Ellis. Lydia was the widow of William Acuff and the daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Ellis.) See also 1850 Towamencin twp. census.
Cyne Lukens is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (d. 12 Jan 1835, stone now missing read age 2 mo. 25 days)
279-2, 1867-11-14, Daniel Lukens (son of Daniel and Rachel) of Chester Co., PA married Charlotte Jones (daughter of John and Martha of Conshohocken) at the house of John Jones.
55-1, David Lukens, wife Mary Shaffer [JQ - I have seen this as Sheperd, and have seen her listed as the daughter of William Sheperd of Plymouth twp. and his wife Elizabeth Fronica Ott) Mary was born 11-16-1770, Children: Elizabeth b. 9-17-1795; Aaron b. 3-14-1798; Maria b. 6-3-1801; Rachel b. 7-26-1804; Lewis A. b. 4-8-1807; Mark A. b. 1-24-1810; Edward b. 4-24-1812.
147-5, 1791-11-29, David Lukens offered an account for marriage out of unity. Note: the one who married Mary Sheperd. He is the son of John and Rachel (Robinson) Lukens.
56-1, David Lukens d. 4-16-1828, age 67; wife Mary died 9-14-1818, age 41.
David P. Lukens is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting. The stone says 74 yrs 1 mo 20 days, I read stone as 1887, but he is supposed to have died in January of 1889. Note: He is buried next to Martha P. (Lukens) Cleaver, which I would assume to be his sister. This would make him a son of Peter and Mary Lukens of Towamencin.
1789-5-26, Edith Lukens and Rossiter Scott reported married. Note: This Edith is the daughter of Peter and Martha (Jones) Lukens.
104-2, 1814-11-15, Edith Lukens (daughter of Jesse and Susanna) of Gwynedd MM married Israel Scott of Worcester, s/o Alexander and Jane at Gwynedd MH.
188-6, 1834-8-28, Edith Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
187-2, 1834-12-9, Edith Lukin (daughter of George and Esther), Montgomery Co., PA married William Lukens at Gwynedd MH.
184-6, 1834-5-29, Edward Lukens granted certificate to Philadelphia MM.
56-1, Edwin N. Lukens, died 1-6-1863, age 19.
Note: Elizabeth Lukens (nee Walker), second wife of Abraham Lukens Sr. married second John Jenkins. When she married John Jenkin, she had three small children: Jonathan, Margaret and Enos Lukens, and also had a number of step children by Abraham Lukens' first wife who were all grown up and about Elizabeth Walker Lukens' own age.
131-2, 1821-9-13, Elizabeth Luken (daughter of David and Mary) of Plymouth married George Shoemaker at Plymouth MH.
152-2, 1826-12-12,, Elizabeth Lukens, daughter of Enos and Ann of Towamencin married Israel L. Tennis of Towamencin, s/o Samuel and Mary, at a public meeting in Gwynedd, 12th mo 12, 1826.32-6, 1828-10-2, Eliza Lukens (wife of Peter) disowned for joining the Hicksites
61-6, 1829-7-30, Elizabeth Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
171-6, 1833-10-31, Elizabeth Lukens (wife of William) disowned for joining the Hicksites
208-6, 1836-1-28, Elizabeth Lukens, minor daughter of William, granted certificate to Philadelphia MM, Northern Dist.
31-7, 1840-7-30, Eliza Lukens (wife of Thomas) disowned for joining the Hicksites
Elizabeth (nee Righter) Lukens, wife of Jonathan is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (d. Feb. 11 1873, aged 77 years)
78-6, 1829-12-3, Enos Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
56-1, Enos W. Lukens d. 2-14-1848, age 22 yrs 5 mo. 1 day.
Enos Lukens (son of Abraham, married Ann Tennis) is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (b. 1775, d. 11 Sept. 1860.) In the 1850 Towamencin twp. census he is 75 years old living on his farm with son Abraham.
76-5, 1789-4-28, Esther Lukens (wife of Abram) granted certificate to Haverford MM.
45-6, 1829-1-29, Esther Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
Esther Lukens (nee Jeanes) is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (b. 20 Aug 1787, d. 11 Feb 1871)
Garrett Lukens is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (d. 28 June 1839, age 31)
Note: see also Garret Lukens, age 30 in the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census.
193-5, 1793-8-27, George Lukens granted certificate to Haverford MM.
261-5, 1796-3-22, George Lukens received on certificate from Haverford MM dated 3-10-1796.
57-2, 1805-12-12, George Lukin, son of John and Rachel of Towamencin twp., married Esther Jeans at Plymouth MH. See also this page. His diary still exists. For details go HERE. If you really want to know how people lived in the first half of the nineteenth century, this is for you.
45-6, 1829-1-29, George Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
55-1, George Lukens and wife Esther (d. 2-11-1871, age 84) had children: Abel b. 8-9-1807; Edith b. 7-16-1809; Mary b. 5-7-1811; Beulah b. 1-1-1813, d. 1-13-1813; Seth b. 3-20-1814; Sarah b. 8-10-1816; Hannah b. 9-8-1818; Stroud b. 5-28-1826, d. 5-13-1838.
George and Esther Lukens are buried under the beech tree near the Meeting House. George died 11 March 1849.
183-5, 1793-3-26, Hannah Lukens, wife of Isaac, received on certificate from Abington MM.
58-7, 1841-12-2, Hannah Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
Note: Lewis Jones Memorandum book: Lukens, Harriet, died 11, 22, 1819.
Harvey Lukens, son of Comly and Lydia is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (b. 12 Dec. 1855, d. 21 Dec. 1856)
166-6, 1833-8-28, Hugh Lukens disowned for marriage out of unity and disowned for joining the Hicksites
168-5, 1792-9-18, Isaac Lukins granted certificate to Abington MM to marry.55-1, Isaac Lukens and wife Hannah. Children: John b. 4-3-1794; Joseph b. 4-3-1796; Margaret b. 11-21-1798, d. 4-5-1800; Marshel b. 12-12-1800; Rachel b. 8-4-1803, d. 4-11-1804; Levi b. 1-31-1805;
Isaiah Lukens, physician, m. Rachel is on the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census, next door to Joseph S. Lukens.
Israel Lukens m. Susan Jones (b. 10-28-1810, daughter of Charles and Ann)
260-5, 1796-3-22, Jacob Lukens and wife Sarah offered an account for a marriage contrary to discipline.
54-1, Jacob Lukens and wife Sarah, daughter of John Harry had children: Benjamin b. 3-9-1795; Clayton b. 2-10-1797; Harry b. 11-29-1800; Alice b. 10-16-1802.
294-5, 1798-4-24, Jacob Lukens and wife Sarah and 2 minor children Benjamin and Clayton granted certificate to Abington MM.
3-2, 1832-12-18, Jacob T. Lukens, son of William and Martha of Montgomery County, PA m. Jane Roberts, d/o George and Phoebe of Worcester twp., at Gwynedd MH.
Note: see also Jacob Lukens m. Mary in 1850 Whitpain census.
249-2, 1858-3-1, James T. Lukens (son of Amos and Sarah, deceased) of Philadelphia, PA married Elizabeth Jones (daughter of John and Martha of Conshohocken) at the house of John Jones.
132-4. 1782-4-30, Jane Lukens disowned for marriage contrary to discipline.
167-6, 1833-8-29, Jane Lukens (wife of Jacob T.) granted certificate to Abington MM.
Note: Jawood Lukens, born March 8, 1843, son of Lewis A. Lukens and Mary (Wood) Lukens married Susan Foulke Corson, daughter of Dr. Hiram Corson and Ann Jones Foulke.
Note: Lewis Jones' Memorandum book: Lukens, Jesse, d. 6, 2, 1822, 38th yr., bd. At Upper Dublin
61-6, 1829-7-30, Jesse Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
Jesse Lukens, died at age 90, is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting.
Jesse Lukens (b. 20 Jan 1829, d. 6 Oct 1836) is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting near Jesse who died at age 90.
Note: 1769 Gwynedd twp. tax list: Job Lukens is listed as a single man without land or horse. By 1776 he is taxed as a land owner.
159-3, 1773-8-31, Job Lukins married out of unity and offered an account.262-3, 1778-3-31, Job Lukens disowned for serving as constable and serving warrants on Friends for not associating to learn war. See the Gwynedd Meeting minutes.
56-1, ? Lukens, wife of Job, d. 2-4-1781.
194-5, 1793-9-17, Joel Lukens disowned for marriage contrary to discipline.
1753-5-29, John Lukens and Rachel Robeson (Robinson) reported married.
Note: This John Lukens lived where Christopher Dock Mennonite High School now stands and he left a will in Montgomery Co., PA: Towamencin township. June 19, 1811. Proved September 18, 1813. 3.517 To wife, horse and feather bed, and interest of 1500 pds. To 2 grandchildren, John and Edith, 100 pds. when 22. To son George, farm, where I now dwell, containing 100 acres subject to the payment of 1500 pds. Rem. of estate to 3 sons: David, George, and Joel equally. Execs: Sons David, George, and Joel. Wit: Cadwalder Evans, Jr., Charles Jenkins.
"JOHN LUKENS, eldest son of Abraham and Mary (Maurle) Lukens, born in Towamencin township, Philadelphia, now Montgomery county, December 17, 1729, inherited a portion of the plantation on which he was born and spent his life thereon, dying 1814. He was a surveyor, and did much work in that line in his locality, and for this reason has often been confounded with his first cousin, John Lukens, Surveyor-General of Pennsylvania, who was a son of Peter and Gainor (Evans) Lukens, before mentioned. John Lukens married about 1753, Rachel, born April 22, 1727, daughter of James and Elizabeth Robinson of Franconia township. " from Jordan, John W., Colonial Families of Philadelphia. New York: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1911.
54-1, John Lukens and wife Rachel (Robinson) had children: Abraham b. 7-16-1754, d. 9-16-1755; James b. 4-25-1756, d. 2-15-1759; Job b. 3-17-1759; David b. 10-18-1761; Elisha b. 1-13-1763, d. 11-20-1763; Edith b. 10-9-1765; George b. 11-4-1768, d. 3-11-1849; Joel b. 9-23-1770.
Note: John Lukens is on the 1769 Towamencin twp. tax list (115 acres, 4 horse, 5 cows) next door to his father Abraham.
1754-10-29, John Lukens and Rachel Jones reported married.
54-1, John Lukens and wife Rachel (nee Jones) had children: Susanna, b. 11-16-1755, d. 11-26-1786; Joseph b. 8-15-1757, d. 3-15-1786; Cadwallader b. 12-25-1759, d. 4-1-1786; Martha b. 12-25-1759; John b. 4-5-1762; Isaac b. 8-11-1764; Levi b. 6-24-1767.
13-2, 1797-11-14, John Lukens of Towamencin twp., son of John and Rachel of Towamencin twp., married Jane Adamson, daughter of John an Ann of Horsham at Gwynedd MH.
Note; This John Lukens (son of John and Rachel (Jones) Lukens) should not be confused with John Lukens (son of John and Rachel (Robeson) Lukens. The latter married Catherine Tennis, and had children Abraham, Levina, Francis and Samuel, all mentioned in the Montgomery County will of Samuel Tennis of Towamencin (Montgomery County will book 2 - 303), their grandfather (who married Catherine Morgan, daughter of William Morgan.) The John Lukens who married Catherine Tennis left a will in Lower Providence township written October 12, 1812, proved November 3, 1812. Montgomery Co., PA will book 3.430. To daughter Mary, saddle, feather bed, etc. To daughter Catharine, saddle, $28 and feather bed. Exrs. to sell both real and personal estate at public sale. Rem. of estate divided among children: Abraham, Francis Gurney, Samuel, Lavina, wife of Jesse Brocke, Maria, wife of Peter Pricerer, and Catharine, Catharine and Mary to receive their shares when 21. Execs: Francis Gurney Lukens, and son-in-law Jesse Brooke. Wit: Joseph Henry, and William Casselbury.
John Lukens (m. Jane Adamson) had a daughter Ann who married Jesse Hamer.
Note: John Lukens, Joseph's son, is on the 1769 Towamencin twp. tax list (109 acres, 3 horse, 4 cattle)
45-6, 1829-1-29, John Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
56-1, John Lukens d. 2-25-1806, age 75. (this is the one who married Rachel Jones, and is the son of Joseph and Susannah Lukens.)
Note: This John left a will: JOHN LUKENS. Towamencin. September 10, 1805. March 11, 1806. Montgomery Co., PA, book 2.520 To son John, farm, 110 acres. To son Isaac, farm, in Gwynedd 90 acres. Each son to pay 300 pds. to estate. To son Levi, 200 pds. and bond of 400 pds. To daughter Martha 200 pds. To grandson John Pawling, 5 s. Sons John and Isaac to pay 50 pds. yearly to son Levi of Virginia, and 50 pds. to daughter Martha. Rem. of personalty to be sold and money divided among sons: John, Isaac and Levi and daughter Martha. To son John, horse, etc. Execs: Son John and Abraham Dresher. Wit: Henry Smith, Sr., Henry Sweitzer.
56-1. Jonathan Lukens son of Jesse and Susanna b. 7-28-1801, wife Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth Righter, b. 12-19-1797 had children: Jesse, Jr. b. 1-20-1829, d. 4-6-1836; Martha Ann b. 2-27-1830; Mary F. b. 2-12-1837; Lydia b. 6-5-1842. Jonathan and Susanna (Righter) Lukens are buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting.
215-4, 1785-4-28, Jonathan Lukens granted certificate to Wilmington MM.
61-6, 1829-7-30, Jonathan Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
156-2, 1828-4-15, Jonathan Lukens (son of Jesse and Susanna, dec'd) of Gwynedd married Elizabeth Righter Jr. (daughter of John dec'd and Elizabeth of Roxborough, Philadelphia Co.) at Gwynedd MH.
Note: see also Jonathan Lukens (m. Elizabeth) in the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census.
353-2, 1763-1-25, Joseph Lukens married out of unity and offered an account.
Note: Joseph Lukens, inn-holder is on the 1769 Towamencin twp. tax list with 98 acres, 4 horse and w cows. Peter Lukens is next door.
183-3, 1774-9-20, Joseph Lukins disowned for marriage contrary to discipline. Note: This is thought to be the marriage of 69 year old Joseph Lukens Sr. to Mary Weber. They had a son Jacob mentioned in his will.
56-1, Joseph Lukens d. 11-15-1777.
Note: Joseph Lukens left a will: Towamencin township, Co. of Phila. Yeoman. 11 mo. 5, 1777. Proved August 22, 1778. Philadelphia Co. will book R.91. Wife: Mary. Children: Jacob, John, Peter, Mary, Hannah. Son-in-Law: John Maybury. Exec: John and Peter Lukens, John Maybury. Wit: Samuel Tennis, Owen Hughes, Abraham Dresher. Joseph Lukens is on the 1769 Gwynedd twp. tax list (20 acres, 1 horse, 1 cow) next to Abraham Lukens Jr.
Note: This is the Joseph Lukens who married Susannah Marle in 1728 at Abington. Joseph and Susannah lost a child in the epidemic of 1745 on August 3. His second wife was named Mary. He is the youngest son of Jan Lucken, the emigrant.
177-4, 1783-11-25, Joseph Lukens Jr. granted certificate to Wilmington MM.
11-2, 1794-10-7, Joseph Lukens, widower, of Whitemarsh, married Mary Roberts daughter of Amos [JQ - and Sarah] of Gwynedd dec'd at Gwynedd MH.
Note: This is Joseph Lukens, son of Abraham and Mary (Marle) Lukens. His first wife was Margaret Dixey. He also married Catharina Weber, daughter of Christian Weber of Towamencin (Philadelphia County will book R. 88)
JOSEPH LUKENS of Whitemarsh left a will dated May 18, 1811, proved December 5, 1814. Montgomery County will book 4.53. Debts and funeral expenses to be paid. To wife Mary, beds, household goods, interest of 500 pds., during widowhood, all furniture, she chooses, to take and income of 500 pds. In case of her marriage, to son Lukens and daughter Tacy Weber, equally. To wife, also dwelling and maintenance. To brother Job Lukens, 20 pds. To son, wearing apparel, and farm, 198 acres. To son-in-law Jacob Weber, and wife Tacy Weber, farm, on which they reside, in Whitpain, 115 acres. To daughter Tacy Weber, 800 pds. Rem. of estate to son Lukens, and daughter Tacy Weber, equally divided. Execs: Son and son-in-law Jacob Weber. Wit: Thomas Livezey, and Philip Smith.
Joseph Lukens of Whitemarsh's last wife, Mary, also left a will dated June 29, 1819. November 9, 1821. Montgomery County will book, 5.353. To brother George, bond, $220. To brother Charles, 100 pds. To brother George Roberts, for benefit of brother Robert Roberts, 100 pds. To Sidney Roberts, 100 pds. To niece Sidney, $50, and feather bed, etc. To niece Sarah, $50. To niece Mary, silver table spoons. Execs: Brother George and William Foulke. Wit: Charles Lukens, Samuel Livezey.
Note: see also Joseph S. Lukens, m. Ann in the 1850 Whitpain census.
Note: see also Joseph S. Lukens (m. Susanna) in the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census. He is between Isaiah and Joshua Lukens.
Note: see also Joshua Lukens (m. Elizabeth) in the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census. He is next to Joseph S. Lukens.
29-5, 1787-5-29, Levi Lukens received on certificate from Wilmington MM, dated 4-11-1787.
166-4, 1783-6-24, Levi Lukens granted certificated to Chester MM.
189-4, 1784-4-27, Levi Lukens granted certificate to Wilmington MM.
143-5, 1791-9-20, Levi Lukens granted certificate to Goose Creek, Virginia, MM.
200-6, 1835-5-28, Lewis Lukens married out of unity and disowned for joining the Hicksites
74-2, 1809-10-12, Lydia Lukens, daughter of Nathan and Jane, dec'd, of Horsham, married Thomas Livezey at Plymouth MH.
Lydia C. Lukens (b. 6 May 1842, d. 20 May 1843) is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting.
1748/9-11-31, Margaret Lukens and Phineas Griffith reported married. Note: A month or so before his marriage the Gwynedd MM minutes show that his membership was under question and that he had been in Virginia for a while. A personal appearance and letters telling of his good character while out of state were enough for the meeting to keep him in membership. Phineas married a second time Elizabeth Rakestraw (reported at Gwynedd 1756-6-29.)
Margaret Lukens, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Walker) Lukens married Abraham Clayton of Hatfield, probably between 1790-1800.
52-6, 1829-4-30, Maria Lukens granted certificated to Philadelphia MM.
1788-4-29, Martha Lukens and Joseph Shoemaker reported married.
59-2, 1788-4-15, Martha Lukens, daughter of Peter Lukens of Towamencin twp., married Joseph Shoemaker, s/o Thomas of Gwynedd, at Gwynedd MH.
295-5, 1798-5-29, Martha Lukens (wife of Abraham) received on certificate from Horsham MM, dated 4-4-1798.
56-1, Martha Lukens, wife of Peter, d. 12-12-1803, age 77.
81-6, 1829-7-30, Martha Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
171-6, 1833-10-31, Martha Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
208-2, 1844-4-11, Martha P. Lukens (daughter of Peter and Mary) of Gwynedd, married Josiah Cleaver (s/o Salathiel and Mary) at the house of Evan Jones.
214-2, 1845-6-4, Martha Lukens (daughter of Jesse and Susanna, both dec'd) married Isaac Jones (son of Jonathan and Susanna, both dec'd of Whitemarsh) at the house of Samuel Lukens.
234-2, 1851-10-9, Martha Ann Lukens (daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth) of Gwynedd, married Elwood Cleaver (son of Ellis and Sarah L., dec'd) at the house of Jonathan Lukens.
1762-9-21, Mary Lukens and Jonathan Clayton reported married. Jonathan Clayton, son of John of Hatfield (deceased) m. Mary Lukens, d/o of Abraham of Towamencin at Gwynedd mh, 9th mo.,16 day, 1762. Witnesses in right column: Abraham Lucken, Elizabeth Clayton (signs with an E, prob. Jonathan's mother), Joseph Lucken, Mary Jarret, Richard Clayton, Margaret Clayton, Abraham Luken Junior, Margaret Luken, Joseph Luken, Job Luken, Elizabeth Hammilton.
Note: Sometime in the 1755-1778 time frame Mary Lukens, daughter of Joseph and Susannah marries John Maybury.
394-3, 1779-6-29, Mary Lukens disowned for marriage out of unity.
Note: Mary Lukens (daughter of William and Catherine [Evans] Lukens) married William Llewellyn, probably in the 1790s. She was born 1764, and died February 4, 1849.
56-1, Mary Lukens, wife of Samuel, daughter of Atkinson Farra b. 10-6-1793, d. 10-25-1843. She is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting as M. F. Lukens next to Samuel.
Note: Mary Lukens married Evan Jones, born January 4, 1777, son of Evan and Hannah (Lawrence) Jones.
79-6, 1829-12-31, Mary Lukens (wife of Samuel) disowned for joining the Hicksites
79-6, 1829-12-31, Mary Lukens (widow of Parry) disowned for joining the Hicksites
188-6, 1834-8-28, Mary Lukens (daughter of George) disowned for joining the Hicksites
Note: Mary Lukens (b. April 27, 1847, daughter of Lewis and Mary Lukens) married Charles F. Corson, son of Dr. Hiram Corson and Ann Jones Foulke.
Mary Lukens is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (d. 6 Feb 1867, age 79) next to Garrett Lukens.
Mary M. Lukens (nee Hamer) (b. 28 Feb 1821, d. 7 April 1916) is buried at Gwynedd Meeting next to Seth Lukens, her husband.
1754-5-28, Mathias Lukens and Elizabeth Clayton reported married.
Note: Mathias Lukens is on the 1769 Gwynedd township tax list (saw mill, 80 acres, 2 horses, 4 cows) near Jonathan Clayton and John Jenkins.
18-4, 1780-2-29, Mathias Lukens disowned for paying a fine in lieu of military service and taking the oath of allegience.
Note: He left a will: LUKENS, MATHIAS. Gwynedd, Co. of Phila. Yeoman. March 6, 1783. March 25, 1783. S.379. Wife: Jane. Children: John, Abraham, Levi, Jacob, Mary. Exec: Brother Joseph Lukens and John Evans. Wit: Stephen Bloom, Jacob Albracht.
55-1, Perry Lukens and wife Mary had children: Jane b. 8-23-1807; Henry Moore Lukens b. 3-24-1809; Thomas b. 10-6-1810; Richard b. 8-29-1812; Harriet C. b. 8-29-1812; Priscilla Ann b. 11-27-1814; Perry, Jr. b. 10-18-1816.
117-2, 1754-5-28, Peter Lukens and wife Martha married contrary to discipline and offered an account.
Note: Peter Lukens is on the 1769 Towamencin twp. tax list (87 acres, 3 horse, 4 cows)
266-5, 1796-6-28, Peter Lukens Jr. disowned for marriage out of unity.
Note: PETER LUKENS left a will: Towamencin township, Montgomery Co., PA, February 22, 1811. Proved March 16, 1811. Montgomery Co., PA will book 3.296. To son Jesse, farm, in Gwynedd, clock, etc. To 3 sons: Jesse, Jonathan, and Peter, wearing apparel, equally. To 3 daughters: Susanna, Martha, and Edith, household goods, equally. To son Jonathan, 400 pds. 1/2 to be paid in one year. To son Peter, 400 pds. 1/2 to be paid in one year. To son Jesse, and daughters Susanna Iredell and Martha Shoemaker, and Edith Scott, farm, and lands in Towamencin. Execs: son Jesse Lukens, and son-in-law Robert Iredell. Wit: Cadwalder Evans, Andrew Kreibel.
32-6, 1828-10-2, Peter Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
50-6, 1829-4-2, Priscilla Lukens (a minor) granted certificate to Burlington MM.
42-7, 1841-4-1, Priscilla Ann Lukens received on certificated from Wilmington MM, dated 2-27-1841.
154-7, 1846-7-2, Priscilla Ann Lukens granted certificate to Frankford MM.
56-1, Rachel Lukens d. 6-13-1790, age 65.
228-6, 1837-3-2, Rachel Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
209-2, 1758-2-28, Rebecca Lukins (alias Coulston) disowned (cause not given.)
Sallie Alma Lukens (b. 29 1865, d. 6 Oct. 1876 or 8) is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting.
56-1, Samuel Lukens, son of Jesse and Susanna, born 2-14-1786. He is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting next to his wife.
96-2, 1812-11-19, Samuel Lukens, son of Jesse and Susanna of Gwynedd, married Mary Farra, daughter of Atkinson and Elizabeth of Norriton at a public meeting at Plymouth.
85-6, 1830-1-28, Samuel Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
Note: Samuel Lukens is in the 1850 Whitpain twp. census.
157-2, 1828-6-10, Sarah Lukens (daughter of Enos and Ann) of Towamencin twp. married Jesse Shoemaker, of Gwynedd, s/o Joseph dec'd and Martha at Gwynedd MH.
77-6, 1829-12-3, Sarah Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
205-2, 1843-2-16, Sarah Lukins (daughter of Nathan and Matilda, both dec'd) married Charles Hall (of Blockley, Phila. Co., s/o James and Hepzibah, dec'd) at the house of Ezekiel Cleaver in Gwynedd.
227-6, 1837-2-2, Seth Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites. He is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (b. 20 Mar. 1814, d. 17 Sep 1901) He is on the 1850 Towamencin twp. census as a farmer with wife Mary.
21-2, 1845-12-4, Solomon Lukens, son of David and Sarah, both dec'd, of Chester Co., PA, married Susan Wilson, daughter of John and Hannah Wilson at Plymouth MH. Note: Solomon was the brother of Charles Lloyd Lukens (married Rebecca Pennock), a founder of Lukens Steel in Coatesville, whose mills are still in operation today. Solomon Lukens was very active in the religious disputes of the Society of Friends during the 1860s.
Stroud Lukens is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting (b. 28 May 1826, d. 30 Aug 1838)
Note: Tacy Lukens m. Jonathan Jones (son of Charles and Ann) Gwynedd MM record: 50-1. Jonathan Jones, wife Tacy. Children: Charles Lukens Jones b. 12-25-1842; Martha Ann b. 11-30-1844.
149-7, 1846-1-29, Susan (Wilson) Lukens granted certificate to London Grove MM.
Note: "SUSAN Lukens daughter of John and Hannah Wilson was born in Whitemarsh Township Montgomery County Pa January 14 1797, and was educated at Westtown Friends School. She was a member of the Society of Friends. December 4 1845 she married Solomon Lukens and came to reside with her husband near Ercildoun. She died January 1 1873. In 1849 Solomon and Susan Lukens went to the establishment of the Friends at Tunessassah adjoining the reservation of the Seneca Indians on the Alleghany River Cattaraugus County NY with a view of promoting the concern of the yearly meeting of Friends for the civilization of the Indians. They returned to their home in 1852 where they resided during the remainder of their lives. Mrs Lukens wrote poetry at an early age some of which appeared in the magazines of that day. She also contributed to the columns of The Liberator and other anti-slavery journals. Though not a prolific, she was a pleasant writer. Her poem The Painter of Seville is very popular and justly entitles her to take high rank among the literati of America. Her writings were collected by herself and published by her friends after her death in a small volume entitled Gleanings at Seventy-five." from The poets and poetry of Chester County, Pennsylvania, edited by George Johnston (on-line at Google Books)
1781-12-25, Susanna Lukens and Robert Iredel reported married.
278-1, 1786-6-27, Susanna Lukens married contrary to discipline and offered an account.
Susanna Lukens (nee Ambler) is probably buried at Gwynedd Meeting (age 59 the record says) next to her husband Jesse.
Note: from Samuel and Cadwallader Foulke's Memorandum Books: 1823, Feb'y 26, died Susanna Lukens, wife of Jesse Lukens.
24-7, 1840-4-2, Thomas Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
see Thomas E. Lukens (m. Mary A.) in the 1850 Gwynedd twp. census.
332-2, 1762-2-22, William Lukens and wife received on certificate from Abington MM.
William Luken s/o Abraham of Towamencin m. Catharine Evans d/o Edward of same dec'd at Gwynedd mh, 10th mo 20, 1762. Right column under bride: Abraham Lukens, next column, Elisabeth Evans, Jos Lukens, Jno Lukens, Mathias Luken, next column: Abram Luken, Evan Edwards, Jane Edwards, Elis. Evans; left column: Ellin Evans, Elis. Morgan, Amos Griffith, ? Griffith. Note: Edward and Elizabeth (Griffith) Evans had a daughter, Catherine Evans, who married William Luken (b. 2 mo, 23, 1733/4) on 10 mo., 20, 1762 at Gwynedd and had Mary Lukens (b. 1764, m. Humphrey Ellis, s/o Isaac Ellis and Mary Norman), Elizabeth Luken (b. abt 1765, m. John Free), Amos Luken b. 1775 (m. Sarah Tyson, d/o James Tyson and Sarah Harper) and Joseph Luken b. abt 1779 who married Sarah Hoopes (b. 4 April 1780).
380-2, 1763-11-29, William Lukens and wife granted certificate to Abington MM.
Note: William Lukens is on the 1769 Gwynedd twp. tax list (no land, 2 horse, 6 cows) next to Edward Foulke.
136-4, 1782-5-28, William Lukens and wife Katharine and children Mary, Elizabeth, Amos and Joseph granted certificate to Haverford MM; also John Edward, a youth in their care.
171-6, 1833-10-31, William Lukens disowned for joining the Hicksites
187-2, 1834-12-9, William Lukens (son of Amos and Sarah) of Philadelphia PA married Edith Lukin , d/o George and Esther of Montgomery Co., at a public meeting in Gwynedd.
222-6, 1836-12-29, William Lukens (son of Enos) disowned for marriage out of unity.
William Lukens died 23 July 1838 and is buried at Gwynedd Friends Meeting.
83-7, 1842-11-3, William Lukens and Elizabeth Lukens (minor children of Aaron and Anna) granted certificate to Uwchlan MM.
Note: William Lukens (age 41, wife Maria) is on the 1850 Towamencin twp. census.
The Clayton and Norman families of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting intermarried a few times with Lukens. Since their genealogy at Gwynedd was not covered by Howard Jenkins, I will give a brief account here.
The first Clayton in Pennsylvania was Richard, who came from Montgomeryshire, Wales and settled at Moreland. His son Richard and daughter Susannah left wills naming most of their relatives:
CLAYTON, RICHARD. Moreland. Phila. Co. Yeoman. November 15, 1770. December 19, 1770.
Wife: Mary. Brother: John.
Sisters: Margret Jones, Susannah Edwards, Catherine Booth.
Nephews: Richard and Jonathan Clayton, John Booth, Blaithwaite Jones.
Sarah and Phebe Evans (grandchildren of Margret Jones).
Ann Williams. Baptist Meeting House.
Friends: Elizabeth Lukens, Jane and Ezekiel Clayton, Alice Edwards, Susannah Budd Jones, Susannah (wife of Ephraim Bonham), Edward Jones. Martha and Jane Austin. Hester (wife of James Erwin).
Execs.: Blaithwaite Jones, Thomas Austin.
Wit: Thomas Davis, John Wynkoop, Mils Strickland.
Codicil. November 16, 1770.
Negros: Sipio, Carlisle, Will.
Wit: John Wynkoop, John Eastburn, Stephen Watts. Philadelphia County will book P.31.
Bucks County will book 3.34. Susanna Edwards, of New Britain, Widow. August 22, 1758. Proved November 22, 1760.
Bro. Richard Clayton and Evan Jones, exrs.
Plantation of late husband, Robert Edwards in Lower Makefield Twp. to be sold.
Cousins John Booth. Edward Jones and Thomas Jones.
Children of Bro. John Clayton, viz, Richard, Stephen, Jonathan, Ezekiel, Elizabeth, and Jane Clayton and Alice, wife of Robert Edwards.
Children of cousin John Jones, viz., Elizabeth, Mary, Edward, John, and Susanna.
4 daus. of William Williams,viz., Esther, Elizabeth, Ann and Margaret.
Cousins William Williams, Junr., and Ann Williams.
Cousin Mary Closon, and her 2 children, William and Zachariah.
Cousin William Erwin and James Erwin, his father.
Cousin Margaret, wife of John Johnson and all her children, Susanna excepted.
Children of sister Jane Duncan. Children of cousin Elizabeth Evans.
£50 to Mahlon Kirkbride in Trust for Falls Monthly Meeting.
Wit: George Walker, Thomas Ashton, James Carter.
Codicil dated March 31, 1760.
Wit: Jaret Erwin, James Irwin.
Codicil dated September 20, 1760.
Cousin Anne, now wife of Wm. Williams, Senr.
Wit: Jos. Lunn and Erasmus Kelly.
The brother John mentioned in these wills removed to Hatfield township with his wife Elizabeth and his children. They are found in the records as follows:
Gwynedd MM record abstracts: for Clayton
Bef. May 28, 1751, Alice Clayton married Edward Roberts (reported by the Meeting, so it probably occurred elsewhere)
1754-5-28: Elizabeth Clayton and Mathias Lukens reported married
1755-3-25: Margaret Clayton received on certificate from Abington MM (Margaret Kenderdine married Richard Clayton November 21, 1754 at Abington Meeting)
1755-5-27. Jonathan Clayton granted certificate to Abington MM to become an apprentice
1758-6-27. Stephen Clayton disowned for disunity
1762-6-29. Jonathan Clayton received on certificate from Abington MM dated 5-31-1762
1762-9-21. Jonathan Clayton and Mary Lukens reported married.
1764-7-31. Ezekiel Clayton disowned for disunity
1769-5-30. Richard Clayton disowned.
1771-6-25. Jonathan Clayton, wife Mary and 2 children, John and Elizabeth granted certificate to Abington MM. It is suspected that he was disowned by Abington MM (Horsham Prep asked them to disown him) for selling 2 slaves.
1774-5-31: Margaret Clayton and 5 children, Jane, Elizabeth, John, Dorothy and Rachel granted certificate to Abington MM
1782-9-17: Margaret Clayton and minor daughter Rachel received on certificate from Abington MM
1791-12-27: Margaret Clayton granted certificate to Horsham MM.
Will abstract: MARGARET CLAYTON. Horsham. May 4, 1793. October 29, 1795. 1.474
To son John, 20 s. Rem. divided into 4 equal parts. To daughter Jane Childs, 1 part.
To son John, 1 part. To daughters Dorothy Hallowell and Hannah Jones, 1 part each.
Execs: Son John, son in law George Childs.
Wit: Abraham Lukens, Robert Lukens.
Marriages of children of Richard and Margaret (Kenderdine) Clayton:
John married Mary Hallowell, November 18, 1784, daughter of Rynear and Margaret (Phipps) Hallowell.
Jane married George Childs
Dorothy married Thomas Hallowell on June 15, 1786, son of Rynear and Margaret (Phipps) Hallowell.
Hannah, born July 23, 1760, married Samuel Jones on October 11, 1792 (son of Samuel and Jane [Kenderdine] Jones)
Will abstract: Montgomery Co., PA will book 5. JONATHAN CLAYTON. July 14, 1817. Proved May 29, 1820. 5.216
To wife Mary, $266.67, and farm, and household goods. To son Jonathan, after death of mother, $270. To son John, tract of land in South Hampton, and $2272. To son Joseph, $2272. To son Jonathan, $2272. To daughter Mary Knight, farm, where I now dwell, containing 26 acres, 36 perches, and $2222. To son Abraham, rem. of estate.
Execs: Sons: John, Abraham, and Jonathan.
Wit: George Pawling, Joshua Comly, Franklin Comly.
Marriages of children of Jonathan and Mary (Lukens) Clayton (not exhaustive - see will above):
John Clayton married Elizabeth Norman (daughter of David Norman and Mary Stephenson)
Jonathan Clayton (born January 15, 1772) married Elizabeth Evens (born September 14, 1770), daughter of James and Sarah (Evans) Evens of Southampton twp., Bucks Co., PA.
Abraham Clayton married Margaret Lukens (born May 24, 1772), daughter of Abraham Lukens and Elizabeth Walker.
David Norman (son of Robert Norman) and descendants account for the Normans in the records of Gwynedd Friends Meeting. David Norman married Mary Stephenson on May 24, 1764 at Plymouth Meeting (then part of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting.)
Gwynedd MM, 5th-mo. 24, 1764. David Norman, son of Robert, of Whitpain, Philadelphia county, and Mary Stevenson, daughter of John, late of Norriton (deceased). At Plymouth meeting-house. Witnesses, Robert and Elizabeth Norman, John, Grace and Robert Eastburn, Samuel Davies and 11 others.
Mary Stephenson's parents were John Stephenson and Grace Eastborne. The Eastbornes are a numerous Quaker family with branches in Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia County. Mary Stephenson's grandfather, John Eastborne (married Grace Coulston), names her in his will and makes David Norman an executor:
JOHN EASTBURN. Upper Merion. Phila. Co. July 28, 1772. Proved September 19, 1772.
Wife: Grace.
Children: Samuel, Robert, Joseph, Benjamin, Mary Brooks, Sarah Miller, Rachel Coats.
Grandchildren: Benjamin, John, Jonathan, and Samuel Eastburn, Mary Norman, Sarah Ellis, Hannah Shoemaker, Jesse and Samuel Roberts, Nathan Brooks, Elizabeth Eastburn, Benjamin Coates, John and Robinson Eastburn.
Friend: Sarah Wyvell.
Execs.: David Norman, Benjamin Eastburn, Jesse Roberts.
Trustees: Israel Jacobs, Jonathan Roberts.
Wit: Jonathan Roberts, Lindsay Coats. Philadelphia County will book P.302.
Grace Coulston, the grandmother of Mary Stephenson was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Coulston, founding members of Plymouth Meeting, with a numerous family. John Eastburn, her grandfather was the son of Robert Eastburn who emigrated from Yorkshire to Philadelphia with his wife Sarah (Preston) Eastburn.
John and Grace Stephenson had one other daughter besides Mary: Hannah Stephenson who married Peter Shoemaker: Gwynedd MM, 10th-mo. 20, 1768. Peter Shoemaker, son of Isaac, of Upper Dublin township, Philadelphia county, and Hannah Stephenson, daughter of John, of Upper Merion. At a public meeting in Plymouth. Witnesses, Isaac and Hannah Shoemaker, John, Grace and Esther Eastburn, David Norman and 18 others.
David Norman left a will naming his children:
DAVID NORMAN, Norriton. March 21, 1796. Proved April 4, 1796. Montgomery County will book 1.501
To wife Mary, rooms, maintenance, &c. Saw-mill and buildings and 115 acres to be sold and money applied to estate. To son Samuel, 100 pds.; he paying interest to wife. Rem. to be put on interest and wife to have income; at her death equally divided among 3 sons: Jonathan, George and Ezekiel. To son Samuel, rem. of farm; he furnishing maintenance to wife. Son Samuel to pay to each of his sisters: Sarah, Esther, Mary and Elizabeth, 50 pds. Personalty to be sold and money divided among children.
Execs: Wife Mary, son Samuel, William Ellis.
Wit: Joseph Roberts, John Meredith, William Potts.
Marriages of the children of David Norman (not exhaustive - see will):
Sarah Norman (born April 13, 1765) married Lawrence Egbert. Their children were (1) Mary Egbert m. Alan W. Corson, son of Joseph and Hannah (Dickinson) Corson; (2) Sarah N. Egbert m. Charles Corson [Lived at the fork of the Skippack and Perkiomen Creeks. His home was an important stop on the underground railroad. The main hiding place was under a potato storage area in the barn and access was through secret doors hidden in the well.]; (3) George Egbert m. Hannah Kerkner; (4) Susan Egbert m. James Rogers; (5) Thomas; (6) David.
Esther Norman married Abraham Lukens, son of Mattias Lukens and Elizabeth Clayton. (Children = Mahlon and Chilton Lukens)
Elizabeth Norman married John Clayton, son of Jonathan and Mary (Lukens) Clayton. (Child David Clayton who married Mary Randall)