Gwynedd MM Minutes, February 1714/5 to April 1718
Transcribed by James Quinn from Microfilm at the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College
Note 1- the scribe did not use periods. Run on sentences are normal. In some places the editor has added "-" to make the following more readable.
Note 2 - the business of the Monthly Meeting as set down here appears to have been confined to membership, marriage, choosing people to attend Quarterly Meeting, discipline of wayward members (those whose children marry non-Quakers mostly) and settling personal disputes amongst members. Not one word was found in the minutes about the Indian troubles that occurred within the borders served by Gwynedd in 1728 - apparently this was outside the bounds set for the business meeting, even though it led to the trial and execution of people related to members of the meeting.
Note 3 - Gwynedd Monthly Meeting at this time was the meeting of the northwest Pennsylvania frontier and included the people who live in the territory served by Gwynedd, Plymouth, Perquioman (Providence), Oley(became Exeter MM, separated from Gwynedd 1737), Maiden Creek and Richland (Swamp) Prepartive Meetings in today's Montgomery, Bucks and Berks Counties.
Note 4 - Dates are old style. First month is March, Twelth month is February.
Note 5 - Appears to be minutes of the men's meeting for business only. There may be separate minutes for the women's meeting.
At our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd Meeting House the 22nd 12th month 1714/5 Being the first Monthly Meeting held here appointed by and with the consent and advice of the Quarterly Meeting of Philadelphia and likewise the Monthly Meeting of Haverford unto which we have heretofore belong as appeareth hereafter…
1st There was read in this Meeting a Short Acct of the first Settlement of this place and of the rise and Progress of Truth until the establishment of this Meeting which account this Meeting orders to be entered in the beginning of this Meeting Book, likewise when Plymouth Frds bring in their account of the like Nature This Meeting may Do as they See Convenient and make a Minute thereof.
2nd The Several Minutes and Proposals relating to the Settlement of this Meeting here in this place Are for the better understanding - the Same hereafter Inserted viz the first from Merion to Philada Quarterly M:ing. Bros. we have to acquaint you that Gwynedd and Plymouth Meetings have proposed for a Monthly Meeting of Business to be Settled Amongst themselves giving the reasons Inducing them hereunto Their proposals and reasons being Considered by Several Meetings, finding their Inclination still to Continue and we hoping their proposed and may tend to the General Service of Truth have Condescended and Agreed to lay the Same before the Quarterly Meeting for further Consideration of Concurrence. This we have to Say, from our Monthly Meeting of Haverford held at Merion The Second an Answer to the Same, Quarterly Meeting at Philad the 6th of the 10th month 1714. A proposition from the Monthly Meeting of Haverford was made signifying that the Friends of North Wales and Plymouth and that way Desiring that they might have a Monthly Meeting established among themselvesw with their Meeting Condescended to an to and lays the Same before this Quarterly Meeting for their Consideration and Concurrence which we Readily Agree to and Approves of hoping it may be for the Service of Truth and leaves it to the Monthly Meeting of Haverford To appoint a day and name for the said Meeting when with Conveniency it may be held and make report thereof to the next Quarterly Meeting. A Copy of the said minute is with Anthony Morris
The 3rd result of Haverford Monthly Meeting for Settling of Same, According to the Direction of the last Quarterly Meeting it is agreed That the Monthly Meeting for Gwynedd and Plymouth Meetings is to be called by the name of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting to be held the last third day in every month unless Occasion Appear for another day to begin the last Third day in the 12th month next 1714 at Gwynedd Meeting House from Haverford Mo:ly Meeting 14th 11th
3rd ly This Meeting Disireth That Plymouth Do not neglect the General Meeting for Worship at this place that they may more Intirely be visited as Members of one body Whilst the Meeting be held as at present it is in this place, Perquioman Friends are likewise desired to Joyn to and frequent the said Meeting as much as they can it being the Second Third Day in every Month.-----
4th ly Thomas Evans and Robert Humphrey Overseers for Gwynedd and John Roads and William Coulston Overseers for Plymouth are Continued in their places and Service until Friends are pleased to relieve them by the appointment of others in their room.-----
5th ly The Overseers being Called appeared have Nothing at present to propose to this Meeting
6th ly Ellis Pugh, Cadwallader Evans and Robert Jones are appointed to attend the Service of the Next Quarterly Meeting at Philad and that they Carry with them the Minute of Haverford monthly Meeting relating to the Settlement of this Meeting to Signify our Authority for holding the Same. Likewise they are Ordered to propose to Quarterly meeting Concerning a Grave Stone already set up in our Graveyard by those who hath only liberty Granted to bury there and their advice on how to proceed with Such….
7th ly John Evans is Appointed by this Meeting to be Clerk for the Same
At our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 29th 1 month 1715
1st Plymouth Friends having brought to this Meeting an Account of the first settlement of that Township and Some hints of the Progress of Truth among them to the Establishment of this Meeting the which was read and Ordered to be affixed in the beginning of this Book as Gwynedd Friends account was brought in last Meeting
2nd The Friends Appointed last Meeting to attend the last Quarterly Meeting report that they have Consulted respecting the Grave Stone as Directed and the advice was that we endeavor to prevent any more to be set up and also shew our dislike to that already set up. [note (JQ): This is the child, Hannah Bates' grave stone, which still exists at Gwynedd MH]
3rd John Evans proposed for a certificate to Haverford Monthly Meeting in Order to proceed in Marriage with Ellin Ellis, This Meeting appoint Ellis Pugh and Hugh Griffith to Inspect into his Conversation and Clearness and to write one against next Meeting.
4th Gwynedd Overseers Appeared and Signified that Edward Foulk and Robert Jones are nominated Overseers of their Meeting and we Approve thereof.
5th Perquioman Friends proposed for liberty to hold a Meeting once in every two months viz the first first day of every other month – liberty is granted them for the next first day and we take the same into further Consideration til next Meeting
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 26th 2nd month 1715
1st The Friends appointed last Meeting to Draw a Certificate for John Evans have Accordingly Done the which was read Signed and Directed to Haverford Monthly Meeting.
2nd ly As to the Proposal of Perquioman Friends to the last Meeting a Meeting is Granted them on the first first day of Every other month until the ninth month next.
3rd Robert Jones and Meredith Davies are Appointed to Inquire into the Necessity of Andrew Cramer and if Occasion require to Adminster Something to his present Necessity and to report as they find to the Next Meeting
4th The Overseers being Called there appears No further Business
At our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd 29th 3rd month 1715
1st The Necessity of Andrew Cramer hath been considered by this meeting, but he hath not yet Produced any Certificate, he is Desired to Produce one; his Circumstance left to further Consideration.
2nd Application made in behalf of William Williams for a Certificate to proceed in Marriage with Margaret Longworthy belonging to Haverford Monthly Meeting. Robert Jones and Thomas Foulke are appointed to Inspect Into his Clearness and Conversation and to write one against Next Meeting
3rd John Evans is appointed to prepare a Book to Enter all Certificates Granted by this Meeting.
4th ly David Meredith, Thomas Evans and George Lewis are appointed to Attend the Service of the next Quarterly Meeting and to report the Love and Unity is Maintained among our Meetings (kept) up and Friends Concerned to put the Discipline into Practice.
At our Meeting held at Gwynedd the 28th 4th month 1715
1st Andres Cramer Produced his Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting the which was read and received.
2nd The Friends Appointed Last Meeting to prepare a Certificate for William Williams have accordingly Done the which was read approved and Signed and Directed to Haverford Meeting.
3rd ly Edward Jones and Sarah Evans declared their intentions of Marriage with each other the first time – he is desired to produce a Certificate of his Clearness and Conversation to make way for his further proceeding at Next Meeting.
4th ly William Roberts and Anne Evans Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the first time, Robert Jones and John Humphrey are Appointed to Make Necessary Inquiry Into his Clearness and Conversation and to make report thereof to Next M:ing
5th ly Isaac Williams and Elizabeth Marle Declared their Intention of Marriage with each other the first time – David Meredith and William Coulston are appointed to Inspect into his Clearness and Conversation and make report thereof the Next M:ing
At our Meeting held at Gwynedd the 26th 5 month 1715
1st Edward Jones and Sarah Evans declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the Second time his Certificate from Haverford Monthly Meeting being read have a Good account of his Conversation and Clearness from all others also Consent of parents being obtained they are left to their liberty to Consumate their said Intentions. Edward Foulk and John Humphrey are Appointed to See their Marriage Orderly Accomplished.
2nd ly Williiam Roberts and Anne Evans declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the second time, Consent of parents being obtained and by the Inquirers Report are Clear from all others Are left to their liberty to Consumate their said Intentions According to Good Order; John William and Robert Humphrey are Appointed to Attend their Marriage.
3rd ly Isaac William and Elizabeth Marle Declared their Intentions of marriage with each other the second time and by Inquiry are found Clear from all others and having Consent of Parents are left to their liberty to Consumate their sd Intentions according to Good Order; David Meredith and William Coulston are appointed to Attend their Marriage.
4th Application was made in behalf of Thomas Marle his wife and two sons for a Certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting – David Meredith and Ellis Pugh are Appointed to make Necessary Inquiry and write one Against Next Meeting
5th ly Thomas Edwards and Mary Price Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the first time. Owen Evans and George Lewis are Appointed to Inspect Into his Clearness and Conversation and make report thereof to the next Meeting
6th ly Perquioman Friends proposed for Liberty to Build a Meeting House and Settle a Burying Ground; the Matter is referred to further Consideration
At our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 30th 6th month 1715
1st Edward Jones and Sarah Jones and Certificates of Marriage being brought and Ordered to be recorded and Account Given that their marriage was orderly accomplished.
2nd ly The Friends appointed to draw a Certificate for Thomas Marle have accordingly done which was read Approved and Signed and Directed to Abington Monthly Meeting.
3rd ly Thomas Edward and Mary Price declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the second time and by Account received, things being found Clear they are left to their liberty to Consumate their sd Intentions – Robert Jones and John Williams are Appointed to Attend their Marriage and to See the Same Orderly Accomplished.
4th ly Respecting the Proposal of Perquioman Friends to last Meeting for Liberty to Build a Meeting House; Liberty to settle a burying place at present is only Granted
5th ly Ellis Pugh, Robert Jones, John Humphrey and Evan Evans are Appointed to Attend the Service of the Next Quarterly Meeting at Philada and report that Love and Unity Subsists among us; Meetings kept up and Endeavors used to put the Discipline in Practice.
The Overseers being Called there appears no further Business
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 27th 7th 1715
1st The Friends Appointed last meeting to Attend the Marriage of Thomas Edward report that the same was orderly accomplished
2nd The Friends Appointed to Attend the last Quarterly report that it was there Agreed that the said Meeting for the future to be held the first Second Day in the Third, Sixth, Ninth and Twelth month
3rd ly David Meredith and Ellis Pugh are Appointed to speak with John Roads respecting that he is charged with – and why he did not more frequently attend meeting.
4th ly The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Isaac William report that the same was Orderly Consumated their Certificate is ordered to be recorded
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25th 8th month 1715
1st John Roads being present to Answer what he is charged with but this Meeting not being fully Satisfied with the proceedings of Plymouth Meeting in this Affair returns it to their preparative Meeting again to Endeavor and Accommodate the Same Among themselves and to make report thereof next meeting
2nd ly Application made in behalf of Owen Evans for a Certificate to Haverford Monthly Meeting in Order to proceed in marriage with Ruth Miles; John Humphrey and Tho Foulke are appointed to make Necessary Inquiry and Draw one against Next Meeting.
3rd ly Joseph Jones proposed for a Certificate to Newark Monthly Meeting where he is removed to in Chester County; This meeting appoints David Meredith and Abraham Dawes to make necessary Inquiry and to write a Certificate against Next Meeting
4th Cadwallader Evans, Abraham Dawes and Evan Evans are Appointed to attend the Service of the Next Quarterly Meeting and to report that Love and Unity is maintained, our Meetings Attended and Concerned to put the Discipline into Practice.
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 29th 9th month 1715
1st Plymouth Friends report that John Road is found Guilty of what he was charged – This meeting directs to Appoint another Friend Overseer in his stead unless he Gives Satisfaction – And to encourage him thereunto this Meeting appoints Ellis Pugh and Hugh Griffith
2nd The Friends appointed last Meeting to Draw a Certificate for Owen Evans have accordingly Done which was read Approved and Signed
3rd The Friends appointed to Attend the last Quarterly Meeting report that they have not any thing in Charge to this Meeting
4th ly The Friends Appointed to Draw a Certificate for Joseph jones have accordingly done which hath been read, received and amended – It is left to a certain number of Friends to transcribe it and Sign the Same in behalf of our Meeting
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 27th of 10th mo 1715
1st The Friends Appointed last meeting to Speak with John Roads report that he Doth not acknowledge that he hath not done amiss – This meeting not being Satisfied therewith doth dismiss him from being an Overseer and Appoints our Friend Abraham Dawes to be Overseer in his room
2nd ly Our Friend Hugh Evans who lately took a trading voyage to Great Britain being returned brought a Certificate from Haverford-West which was read and Gave a Good account of his life and Conversation while in them parts was well read
The Overseers of the respective Meetings being called there Appears no further Business
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 31st 11th mo 1715/6
1st John Road, having Sent to this Meeting a paper Something of a Confession to what he did amiss in Relation to his Daughter’s Marriage but the sd John not being present It is Agreed to leave the Same to the result of the next Meeting and he is Desired to be here then present
2nd ly John Lester and Catherine Griffith Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the first time And he is Desired to produce a Certificate of his Clearness and Conversation from the Monthly Meeting he belongs to at our Next Meeting
3rd ly John Humphrey, Hugh Evans and Rowland Hugh are Appointed to Attend the Service of the Next Quarterly Meeting at Philadelphia and to report that Love and Unity subsists among Friends our Meetings both first days and other days are attended and a Religious Concern on the minds of faithful friends, to maintain the Discipline of Truth and to put the Same in Practice
4th ly The Overseers of the Several meetings being called there appears no further business
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25th 12th month 1715/6
1st John Roads Paper being to further Consideration Left, the sd John not being present as was Desired his paper is still layd aside until he attends – Abraham Dawes and John Cadwallader is Desired to Endeavor to prevail with him to be at the next meeting
2nd John Lester and Katherine Griffith Declared their Intentions of marriage with each for the second time. This Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting being read Gave account of his Clearness and Conversation; they are left to their liberty to Consumate their Intentions – John William and George Lewis are Appointed to see the Same accomplishe according to Good Order
3rd The Friends appointed to Attend the Quarterly Meeting report that they have not anything in Charge
4th The Overseers of the respective Meetings being called there appears no further Business
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 27th of 1st mo 1716
1st The Friends appointed to attend the Marriage of John Lester and his wife report it was Decently Accomplished
2nd John Roads being present at this meeting and Agreed to Such amendments of his paper as made it Satisfactory to this Meeting – It is ordered to be kept for the Clearing of Truth and further proof of his conduct
3rd Hugh Evans and Mary Roberts Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other for the first time – John William and Ellis Robert are appointed to inspect into his Clearness and Conversation and make report thereof to the next meeting
4th John and David Davies Certificate from (Chester) Monthly Meeting Containing an account of their Life, Conversation and Clearness was read and received
5th Cadwallader Evans and John Humphrey are appointed overseers of Gwynedd Meeting
6th Perquioman Friends propose to have a Meeting for worship established amongst themselves once a month on the first day of the week to begin the Next first Day bing the first day of the month – Their request is Granted for that day and the further Settlement is left to further consideration
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 24 of 2nd mo 1716
1st Hugh Evans and Mary Roberts Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other for the second time being found Clear of all others and having Consent of Parties and Relations Concerned are left to their liberties to Consumate their Intentions – Hugh Griffith and John Humphrey are appointed to see the same orderly accomplished
2nd Respecting the Proposal of Perquioman Friends to last Meeting concerning establishment of a Meeting of worship amongst themselves once a month the same is agreed to be held at Joseph Richeson House the 1st first in every month to Continue until the ninth month next
3rd Rowland Richard and Sarah Thomas Declared their Intentions of marriage with each other the first time and he is Desired to produce a Certificate of his Clearness and Conversation from the Meeting he belongs to To our next meeting
4th ly David Hugh being present in this meeting verbally confessed his failure and Condemned himself. But this meeting no being fully Satisfied therewith Lest it should not be Sufficient for the Clearing of Truth, he is Desired to Give the Same in writing from under his hand and bring the Same to the next Meeting
5th ly Ellis Pugh, Owen Evans and John Jones are Appointed to attend the Next Quarterly Meeting at Philadelphia and to report that Love and Unity (in a General Way) is Continued Amongst us Our Meetings Attended and Friends Concerned to put the Discipline of truth in Practice
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 29th 3rd mo 1716
1st This Meeting being informed of Some personal Difference Depending between Joseph Richeson and Jonas Potts And in Order to remove the Same This Meeting Appoints Rowland Ellis, Ellis Pugh, John Cadwallader, Cadwallader Evans, Jno Humphrey, Robert Jones and Hugh Evans to Endeavor to reconcile the said Friends and make report thereof to the next meeting
2nd Hugh Evans and his Certificate of Marriage was brought to this Meeting in Order to be entered and account given that their marriage was consummated orderly
3rd The Friends appointed to Attend the last Quarterly Meeting have not any thing in Charge to Meeting
4th ly The Overseers being Called have nothing to offer only a paper of John Jones condemning his out going in Marriage Contrary to our Discipline which was read and Ordered to be kept for further Satisfaction and proof of his Conduct
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 26th 4th mo 1716
1st The Friends Appointed last Meeting to reconcile the differences between Jos Richison and Jonas Potts reported that they Endeavored but could not Accommodate the same – This Meeting Again Urges them Speedily to Determine the Same by a friendly reference or Some other Way or Else the Meeting must be removed from Joseph’s House
2nd Rowland Richard and Sarah Thomas declared their Intention of Marriage with each other the second time – his Certificate from Haverford Monthly Meeting was read Giving account of his Clearness from all others and Conversation – They are left to their Liberty to Consumate their said intentions – William Coulston and Thomas Pugh are Appointed to See their Marriage Decently Accomplished
The Overseers of the respective Meetings being Called there appears no further Business
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 31st 5th mo 1716
1st None from perquioman being present as Expected – This Meeting appoints Robert jones and Meredith David to befit them to See and Inquire whether the Difference Depending is Determined
The Friends appointed reports that the marriage of Rowland Richard…[missing]
[one year of minutes are missing...]
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25th 6th mo 1717
1st Owen Owens proposed for a Certificate for him and his wife to Darby Monthly Meeting where they are going to remove - Thomas Foulk and Rowland Hugh are Appointed to make Necessary Inquiry and to Draw a few lines against next Meeting
2nd ly Richard William and Margaret Eaton declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the second time and by accounts read matters are found Clear they are left to their liberty to Consumate their sd Intentions – Owen Evans and Robert Evans are appointed to See their marriage Orderly Accomplished
3rd Henry Conrad and his wifes Certificate from Abington monthly Meeting recommending them to the Notice of this Meeting was read and well received
4th ly Robert Jones and Anne Coulstone Declared their intentions of Marriage with each other the first time, Cadwalader Evans and Thomas Foulke are to Inspect into his Clearness and Conversation and report thereof to the next Meeting
Hugh Griffith produced a paper Condemning his missteps which was read and received Desiring his future Conduct may Concur therewith
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 24th 7th mo 1717
1st Application made for a Certificate for Owen Owens and his wife to Darby monthly meeting at our last Meeting one being now prepared was read approved and signed
2nd Applicaation made in behalf of Robert Roberts to Newark Monthly Meeting – John Humphrey and Thomas Foulk are Appointed to make Necessary Inquiry and to write one against next meeting
3rd ly Robert Jones and Anne Coulstone Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the Second time and finding nothing to Obstuct they are left to their Liberty to Consumate their sd Intentions – Abraham Dawes and Thomas Pugh are Appointed to See their marriage Decently Accomplished
4th William Harmer and Ellinor Richison Declared their Intention of Marriage with each other the first time, He is Desired to Produce a Certificate of his Clearness and Conversation from the Meeting he belongs to To our Next meeting
5th ly John Shiers and Sarah Williams Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the first time – he is Desired to produce a Certificate of his Clearness and Conversations from the Monthly Meeting he belongs to – To our Next Meeting
6th ly The Friends appointed to Attend the marriage of Richard William and his wife report that it was decently accomplished
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 29th 8th mo 1717
1st The Friends Appointed Last meeting to prepare a Certificate for Robert Roberts have accordingly Done which was read approved and signed
2nd The Friends Appointed to Attend the Marriage of Robert Jones Gave account that the same was Decently Accomplished
3rd John Shiers and Sarah Williams Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the Second time; his Certificate from Philadelphia Monthly Meeting giving account of his Clearness and Conversation was read – They are left at their Liberty to Accomplish their Marriage, Wm Coulstone and Meredith David are Appointed to See that it is Decently done
4th James Burson Produced a Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting which being read Gave a Good Account of his Conduct of Clearness was well received
5th William Harmer and Ellinor Richison Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the Second time his Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting Giving Account of his Clearness from all others and Conversation was read and they Left to their Liberty to Consumate their Marriage, Thomas Evans and Ellis Pugh Appointed to See it be orderly Accomplished
6th John Humphrey, William Coulstone, Thomas Pugh and George Lewis are Appointed to Attend the Service of the Next Quarterly Meeting in Philadelphia – And to report that Love and Unity is Continued amongst Friends. Meeting Attended and Discipline put into Practice
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 26th 9th mo 1717
1st The Friends Appointed last Meeting to Attend the Marriage of John Shiers and his wife William harmer and his wife report that they were orderly accomplished, their Certificates are ordered to be entered
2nd The Friends Appointed to Attend the last Quarterly Meeting at Philadelphia had nothing to Charge to this Meeting but produced the extract of the Yearly Meeting Minutes which was read
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25th 10th mo 1717
1st Robert Hugh and Catherine Evans Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the first time – Cadwallader Evans and John Humphrey are appointed to inspect into his Clearness and Conversation and to make report thereof to the next Meeting
2nd George Boone Senior Produced a Certificate of his Good Life and Conversation from the Monthly at Callumpton in Great Britain which was read and well received
3rd The Overseers of the respective meeting being Called there appears no further business
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 28th 11 mo 1717
• 1st Robert Hugh and Catherine Evans declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the second time, Matters being found Clear they are Left to their Liberty to Consumate their said Intent – Cadwalader Evans and John Humphrey are Appointed to Attend the Marriage and to See the Same Orderly Accomplished
• 2nd William Lewis and Lowrey Jones Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other the first time – he is Desired to produce a Certificate of his Clearness and Conversation from the Meeting he belongs to To our Next Meeting
• 3rd Robert Jones, Meredith David, Rowland Hugh, Thomas Foulke and Evan Evans are Appointed to Attend the Next Quarterly meeting at Philadelphia and to report that Love and Unity is Continued amongst Friends Meetings kept up and Friends Concerned to put the Discipline in practice.
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25th 12 mo 1717
• The Friends appointed to attend the marriage of Robert Hugh report that the Same is orderly Consumated
• The Friends appointed to attend the last Quarterly Meeting had nothing in Charge only brought a Copy of the sd Meetings Minutes against John Farmer (Harmer?) which was read here
• William Lewis and Lowrey Jones Declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other for the second time – his Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting Giving a good account of Conversation and Clearness also affairs relating to her Child by a former Husband being Settled to Satisfaction they are Left to their Liberty to accomplish their Intentions – Edward Foulk and John Hugh are appointed to Attend their Marriage
• Application made in behalf of John Jones for a Certificate in Order to proceed in Marriage with Margaret Hillbour one belonging to Chester Meeting – This Meeting appoints John Jones carpenter and Thomas Pugh to make Due Inquiry into his Life Conversation and Clearness and to write one against Next Meeting
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25th 1st mo 1718
1st The Friends Appointed Last Meeting to Attend the Marriage of Wm Lewis report it was Decently Accomplished – his Certificate also ordered to be entered
2nd The Friends appointed last meeting to prepare a Certificate for john Jones have accordingly done which was read approved and signed
3rd Application made in behalf of Morris Robert for a Certificate in Order to proceed in Marriage with Elizabeth Robeson on belonging to Abington Monthly Meeting who requesting it might be prepared and signed by the Appointment of this Meeting: Giving his reasons viz that two Monthly Meetings fall out at Abington before our Next, this Meeting after Consideration condescends, and Appoints Evan Evans and Hugh Foulk to make Necessary Inquiry and write one the Same to be signed by the order of this Meeting by Owen Evans, Cadwalader Evans, Robert Jones, John Humphrey, Abram Dawes and Meredith David and the Friends Appointed to Draw the Same
4th Robert Evans and Robert Humphrey are Appointed Overseers of Gwynedd Meeting
At Our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 24th of 2nd mo 1718
1st Application made in behalf of Isaac Williams for a Certificate to recommend him to the care of Abington Monthly Meeting – Abraham Dawes and Meredith Davies are Appointed to inspect into his life and Conversation and as they find against next Meeting
2nd Owen Evans, Robert Humphrey, William Coulston, Thomas Pugh, George Lewis and Evan Evans are Appointed to Attend the service of the Next Quarterly Meeting at Philadelphia and to report that Friends are Concerned to Maintain Love and Unity to keep up our Meeting and to put the Discipline of Truth in practice
The Overseers of the several Meetings being Called there appears no further business