Gwynedd Friends Meeting Women's Minutes 1730s

Gwynedd MM Women's Minutes 1730 - 1740 with abstracts of the Men's minutes 1739-40.

transcribed from the microfilm hosted at the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College by James A. Quinn, Historian, Gwynedd Friends Meeting. Some punctuation was added for readibility (there is virtually none in the original). Words in brackets [] are additions by the transcriber. Created August 2009.

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Att our monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 31 of the 1st mo 1730.

Isaac Jones and Elisabeth Lewis Declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time nothing appears to obstruct are left to their Liberty to proceed in their said intention. Jane Jones and Elizabeth Roberts are appointed to attend their marriage and bring account to the next Meeting.

Edward ffoulk and Gainor Roberts Declared their intentions of Marriage with each other the first time. Alice Griffith and Martha Jones are appointed to make due inspection into her Life and conversation and make report thereof att our next Monthly Meeting.

That weighty service of visiting families having under the consideration of severall meetings and now we find that Gwynedd Preparative have nominated Ann Roberts, Alice Griffith, Margaret Jones, Cathrine William and Elizabeth Morgan to goe in company with the men friends as they find freedom in the Love of truth.

Plymouth preparative appointed Ellin David and Grace Esbourn [Eastborne] to visit frds families within the compass of their Meeting also Hannah Reese, Elizabeth Ellis to be Overseers of their Meeting.

The Swamp Preparative appoints Hannah Griffith and Cathrine Ball to visit families within the compass of their meeting.

Margaret Price Produced a certificate from Haverford Monthly Meeting which was read and well received.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 2 mo 1730

Collected by Gwynedd and Plymouth frds the sum of 1 lbs, 7s, 5d

Laid out to the use of the poor the sum of 1lbs, 2 s.

Edward ffoulk and Gainor Robert Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time nothing appearing to obstruct they are left to their Liberty to proceed in said intention. Alice Griffith and Martha Jones are appointed to attend the Marriage and bring account to the next Meeting.

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 3 mo 1730.

The women friends appointed to attend the marriage reported that it was orderly accomplished.

The women friends that were appointed to visitt families att Plymouth and the swamp having not accomplished their service the last Meeting so did not give in their account but now doe signifie much satisfaction in their said visitt Likewise severall of the frds that visitted Declare they found great comfort and satisfaction in this service.

Deborra Phillips having produced a certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting which was read and received.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 21 of the fifth mo 1730

Meeting being called over as usuall and have to signifie that the things among us are much as usuall - Meetings Pretty well attended - Love and unity is in a good degree preserved among us and a care still remains upon the minds of some friends for the maintaining of good order and discipline.

Elizabeth Richardson and Ruth Evans are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia.

Laid out to the yearly stock the sum of 2 lbs, 10 s

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of the 6 mo 1730

Ruth Evans produced a Certificate from Haverford Monthly Meeting was read and received by this meeting.

Disburst att this meeting the sum of 1 = 16

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of the 7 mo 1730

The overseers of the severall meetings are called over and them that appeared signifie that friends are in a generall way in Love and unity but have nothing in charge to this meeting.

A paper from Mary Webb hath been read signifying the sin and shame she brought upon her self which was read after some consideration hath been received.

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of the 8 mo 1730

The severall Meetings belonging here being called have doe signifie that Love and unity is in a good degree preserved amongst us, and where the contrary appears friends are concerned to righten and rectifie that, as well as other disorder. Meetings also is kept up and care from time to time is taken of the poor.

brought in by Plymouth friends the sum of 0=7=4

Collected by this Meeting the sum of 0=15=6

This Meeting appoints Margaret Jones and Eliza Morgan to attend the Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 22 of 10 mo 1730

Thomas Heads [a member of Buckingham MM] and Diana Hulenin [Huling, Hewlings, she is the widow of Abraham Hewlings - JQ] Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Cathrine Ball and Ann ffoulk are appointed to make inspection into her Conversation and Clearness from all others and bring an aacount as they find things to the next meeting.

Benjamin Vastine and Mary Griffith Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Mary Roberts and Ann ffoulk are appointed to inspect into her conversation and Clearness and bring report thereof to Next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 10 mo 1730

Thomas Heeds and Diana Huling Declared their intentions of marriage with each other the second time and are left to their Liberty to proceed in their said intention - Ann ffoulk and Cathrine Ball are desired to attend their marriage and see it orderly accomplished.

Benjamin Vastine and Mary Griffith Declared their intention of marriage the second time being left to their liberty to proceed in their said intention this meeting appoints Cathrine Ball and Ann ffoulk to see the marriage orderly accomplished and make report thereof next meeting.

Disbursed att this meeting the sum of 1=0=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 24 of the 10 mo 1730

The women friends appointed Last meeting to attend the marriage of Thomas Heed and Diana Huling report it was orderly accomplished.

The friends appointed to attend the other marriage report it was pretty orderly accomplished.

Collected by Gwynedd and Plymouth friends the sum of 1=9=10

Sarah Dawes and Mary ffoulk are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting in Philadelphia

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 22 of the 12 month 1730

It being recommended by the Last Meeting the weighty service of visitting families to each preparative meeting and Gwynedd friends having made choice of Alice Griffith, Ruth Evans, Gwen Foulke, Ellin Evans they being here and assenting thereto are desired to goe on in the said service as they find their way shall open.

Plymouth friends report they had the same in consideraton but having not nominated any to goe on in the said service. It is recommended to their preparative and the swamp also

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of 1 month 1731

Plymouth friends Report that Ellin Meredith, Sarah Shiers are appointed to goe on in the weighty service of visiting families.

Gwen foulk and Eliza Evans are appointed to inquire into the Life and Conversation of Elizabeth William and an account to the men in order to draw a Certificate against next Meeting

The swamp frds report that they have that weighty concern of visiting families in consideration - now recommend to the preparative

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of the 2 mo 1731

Collected by Gwynedd frds the sum of =1=2=

The swamp friends have made choice of Cathrine Ball and Elizabeth Jones to goe on the service of visiting families.

friends in Oley have also appointed Jane Ellis and Deborah Boon to goe on in the said service of visiting families.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of the 3 mo 1731

swamp friends rport they have made a thorough visitt to their good satisfaction severall frds visitted Declare their good unity with their visitt

a certificate being requested Last Meeting for Eliza William being brought to this meeting was read and signed.

Ellis Robert and Mary Jones Declared their intention of marriage the first time - Rebecca Roger and Jane Roberts are appointed to make inspection into her Clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 4 mo 1731

Ellis Roberts and Mary Jones Declared their intention of marriage the second time are left to their Liberty to proceed in their said intention - Jane Roberts and Rebecca Roger are appointed to see the marriage orderly accomplished and bring report thereof next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of 5 mo 1731

George Burson and Sarah Cocks Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Elizabeth Jacob and Rachel Star are appointed to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

by Account received from the severall branches belonging to this Meeting we have to report that Love and unity is in a generall way preserved among frds Meeting are kept up and a concern remains upon the minds of frds to maintain and put the Christian Discipline in practice and due care is taken of the poor.

Rebecca Roger and Rachel Pott, Eliza Ellis are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 31 of 6 mo 1731

George Burson and Sarah Cocke Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time and being left to their Liberty to proceed in their intention - Eliza Richardson and Mary Jacobs are appointed to attend the marriage and see it be orderly accomplished.

Abraham Dawes and Mary Harry declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - this Meeting appoints Ellin Meredith and Rachel Potts to inspect into her Clearness and conversation and bring report thereof next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 22 of 7 mo 1731

The frds appointed Last Meeting to attend the marriage of George Burson and Sarah Cocks reported it was orderly accomplished.

Abraham Daws and Mary Harry Declared their intention of Marriage the second time - Ellin David and Rachel Potts are appointed to attend the Marriage and bring account to the Next meeting.

Benjamin Dickieson and Eliza Hamer Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first - Sarah Daws and Jane Roberts are appointed to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

Plymouth and Oley frds having made a thorough visitt gave an account thereof att this meeting which was very acceptable.

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25 of the 8 mo 1731

Benjamin Dickinson and Elizabeth Hamer declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time are left to their Liberty to proceed in their said intention - Sarah Daws and Jane Robert are appointed to attend the Marriage and bring report to the next Meeting.

Jane Lewis, Elizabeth Evans and Ann Robert are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting in Philadelphia and to signifie that by account given att this meeting we find things among us much as usuall - Meeting pretty well attended - Love and unity is in a good degree maintained - Endeavours used to put good order and Discipline in practice - care is taken of the poor

Collected by this Meeting Gwynedd, Plymouth and the swamp the sum of 1L=7s=9d

Dispursed att this Meeting the sum of L=1=9-0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of 9 mo 1730 [sic, should read 1731]

Its reported att this Meeting by one that attended the Marriage things are carried on pretty well such large conuneuay(?) considered

our frd Jane Seaton having produced a certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting containing a good account of her Life and Conversation which was read and received

Disbursed att this meeting the sum of L=1=0=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of 10 mo 1730 [sic, should read 1731]

Application being made on behalf of Jane Edward for a Certificate to Haverford Monthly Meeting which was drawn, read and signed att this Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of 11 mo 1731

Collected the sum of L0=8s=3d

Ann Roberts and Sarah Daws are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia and to signifie by account brought to this Meeting we find things as usuall - Meetings are kept up - Love and unity maintained - the poor taken care of - there remains a concern on the faithfull to maintain the Discipline.

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 29 of 12 mo 1731

William Maulsby and Rose Rees Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Phebe Pugh and Elizabeth Ellis are appointed to make due inquire into her Life Conversation and Clearness from all others and bring report to the next Meeting

Disbursed att this meeting the sum of L0=3=7

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of 1 mo 1732

William Maulsby and Rose Rees Declared their intention of Marriage the first time [sic, this is the second time] - Phebe Pugh and Jane Roberts are appointed to attend their Marriage and see it be orderly accomplished.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of 5 mo 1732

The severall meetings are called and doe signifie that in a good degree Love and Unity is maintained preserved among us Meetings well attended and frds aim and Labour is to maintain and put the Discipline in practice as they see cause.

We further acquaint you that we have gone through with that weighty service of visitting families to the great satisfaction both of the visitters and the frds visitted.

att our Meeting held att gwynedd the 26 of the 6 mo 1732

Margaret Jones and Alice Griffith are appointed to make Necessary Inquire into the Life and Conversation and Clearness of Hannah Siddon in order to get a few lines to our frds in Philadelphia.

Ann Roberts and Ellin Evans are appointed to make inquirey into the life and conversation of Jane Seaton and bring their account to the men friends.

Ann Roberts and Ellin Evans are appointed to make inquirey into the Life and Conversation of Jane Pugh and bring account to the men frds

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 7 mo 1732

The women friends appointed last Meeting to Make inspection into the Conversation of Hannah Siddon they have accordingly done and a few lines by way of certificate is read and signed by this meeting

A Certificate for Ellis Pugh and Jane his wife which was read and signed by this meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 22 of the 8 mo 1732

Joseph Davis and Mary Evans Declared their intention of Marriage the first time are referred to the men - Grace Thomas and Jane Lewis are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring account to the next Meeting

Rachel Potts, Ruth Evans and Elizabeth Ellis are appointed to attend the next Quarterly meeting att Philadelphia and to report that according to account received from the severall branches belonging to this meeting that in a generall way Love and unity is maintained - Meeting attended and altho things are not in all respect as well as could be desired yet frds are concerned to Visitt those that doe amiss and to Labour with such in Love and tenderness in order to bring them to a true sense of their error and outgoing.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 9 mo 1732

Joseph Davis and Mary Evans Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time and are left to their Liberty to proceed in their said intention - Jane Lewis and Grace Thomas are appointed to attend the marriage and see it be orderly accomplished.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of 10 mo 1732

This Meeting being under a concern respecting some young women that were friends who have not only acted contrary to the rules of our society but have by their scandolous actions brought shame upon themselves and sorrow upon friends

This meeting once more appoints Cathrine William and Gwen Davis to visitt these (to witt) Eliza Jones, Eliza Morgan, Hannah William and Jane Edward.

John Lester and Dorothey Gresley having Declared their intention of Marriage the first time - Ann ffoulk and Ann Lewis are appointed to make inspection into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report thereof next Meeting.

att our Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of the 11 mo 1732

John Lester and Dorothy Greasly Declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Ann Foulk and Ann Lewis are appointed to attend the Marriage and bring report to the next Meeting.

Thomas William and Sarah Hank Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - this Meeting appoints Jane Jones and Jane Lewis to inspect into her Life, Conversation and Clearness and bring report next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 22 of 12 mo 1732

Rowland Hugh and Ellinor Robert Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Alice Griffith and Jane Jones are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report next Meeting.

Anthony Conrad and Sarah Hatfield Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Jane Robert and Elizabeth Ellis are appointed to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report thereof next meeting.

Moses Peters and Martha Thomas Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Jane Lewis and Jane Nailor are appointed to inspect into her Life and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

William Spencer and Elisabeth Lewis Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Jane Lewis and Cathrine William are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 26 of the 2 mo 1733

Rowland Hugh and Ellin Robert Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Lewis and Alce Griffith are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their account to the next Meeting.

Anthony Connard and Sarah Hatfield Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Robert and Elizabeth Ellis are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their account to the Next Meeting.

Moses Peters and Martha Thomas Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Lewis and Jane Nailor are desired to attend the marriage and bring their account next Meeting.

William Spencer and Elizabeth Lewis Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Cathrine William and Jane Lewis are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their report next Meeting.

John Jones and Gainor Humbery [sic, should read Humphrey] Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Ann Roberts and Jane Jones are appointed to inspect into her clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next meeting.

John Griffith and Ann Jones Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Anne Foulk and Mary Roberts are Desired to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

The women frds appointed Last Meeting to attend the Last Marriage report it was orderly accomplished.

The severall preparatives belonging to this Meeting haveing the weighty servise of visitting families under consideration have for Gwynedd chose Alce Griffith, Gwen Morris, Anne Roberts, Ellin Evans - for Plymouth Ellin Meredith and Rachel Potts - for the swamp Ann Foulk and Cathrine Ball - for Oley Jane Ellis and Abigail Wiley.

Collected by the severall Meetings the sum of L0=19=6

Jane Lewis and Margaret Humphrey are appointed to attend the Next Quarterly Meeting att Phladelphia

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of 6 mo 1733

According to account received in this meeting things among us are much as usuall Meeting are attended Love and unity in a good degree preserved and altho we cannot say that things in all respects are not as well as we could desire yet frds aim and Labour is to put our Christian Discipline in practice and extend their charity as they see cause.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of the 9 mo [should be 7, the clerk uses new style here] 1733

The Overseers being called have nothing to lay before this Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of 10 mo [should be 8] 1733

Sarah Knight was approved of and signed by this Meeting

Gwen Morris and Jane Robert are appointed to provide a Certificate for Cathrine Yarnall against next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att gwynedd the 29 of the 11 mo [should be 9] 1733

Abraham Roads and Ellin Rees Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Phebe Pugh and Elizabeth Ellis to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

to the yearly Meeting stock the sum of L2=0=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of ? mo 1733

Abraham Roads and Ellin Rees Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time things are Clear are left to their Liberty - Phebe Pugh and Elizabeth Ellis are desired to attend the marriage and bring their account to next Meeting.

Mordica Yarnall and Cathrine Meredith Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Rebeca Roger and Elizabeth Ellis are desired to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

Elisabeth Richardson and Rachel Potts are chosen overseers by Providence preparative and are approved of by this Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 7 mo [sic] 1733

Mordica Yernall [sic Mordecai Yarnall is meant] and Cathrine Meredith Declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Gwen Morris and Jane Roberts are desired to attend the marriage and bring their report to the next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 11 mo 1733

Catharine Yernall's Certificate was read and signed by this meeting and directed to Goshen Monthly Meeting.

Collected by this meeting the sum of L1:1:2

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 12 mo 1733

This Meeting requests Elizabeth Richardson and Hannah Rositer to inspect into the Clearness and Conversation of Hannah Martin who Declared her intention of Marriage with John Webb att this Meeting.

Plymouth Preparative haveing made choice of Grace Esborn [Eastborne] and Elizabeth William as Overseers for the Ensueing year which this meeting approves of.

Phebe Pugh and Elizabeth Ellis are desired to make some Enquiry into the Life and Conversation of Sarah William and Ellin Petter [Peters] in order to have a certificate drawn

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of first month 1734

John Webb and Hannah Martin Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Elizabeth Richardson and Hannah Rositer are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their report the next Meeting

Thomas Lewis and Hannah Morgan Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Alice Griffith and Cathrine Jones are desired to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring their account to the Next Meeting.

Ellin Evans and Elizabeth Evans are appointed to draw a Certificate for Margaret Collins against next Meeting.

Alce Griffith, Cathrine William and Elizabeth Morgan are appointed to visitt frds families

Sarah Daws and Rachel Potts are appointed to visit frds families att Plymouth

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 30 of the 2 mo 1733 [sic, should be 1734]

Thomas Lewis and Hannah Morgan declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time and are left to their Liberty to proceed - Alce Griffith and Cathrine Jones are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their report to the Next Meeting.

the severall branches belonging to this Meeting being called over do signifie that Love and unity in a good degree preserved among us - Meeting attended first day and week day and where disorder appears frds are concernd to reprove and caution as case requires - care is taken of the poor

Margaret Jones and Phebe Pugh are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia

att our monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of 3 mo 1734

Hannah Griffith and Mary Robert are chosen by the swamp frds to visitt families and are approved of by this meeting

this Meeting Desires Plymouth Perquyomany and Oely [sic] frds still continue under the same concern about visitt families and when they have performed any Part of that service they would bring their account to this monthly Meeting

the case of Morris Robert and his wife acquainted frds here of his inclination of removeing himself wife and familie to Carolina - this Meeting thinks proper to appoint Ann Robert and Alce Griffith further to consult their case together with the men frds

the case of Mary Jones being once More under consideration this meeting appoints Rachel Potts and Ellin Evans to speak to her concerning her going out in marriage contrary to the rules of our society and bring account as they find matters next meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of th 4 mo 1734

the swamp frds having performed the service of visiting families both visitters and visitted brought good account to this meeting

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att our monthly meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of 2 mo 1733 [sic, should read 1735]

Edward Evans and Eliza Griffith Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Marg?? [could be Mary or Margaret] Jones and Gainor Jones are appointed to see their Marriage orderly accomplished.

James Boon and Mary Foulk Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Mary Robert and Hannah Griffith are appointed to attend the Marriage orderly accomplish

Joseph Penrose and Sarah Willy [Wiley] Declared their intentions of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Ellis and Jane Hugh are appointed to attend the Marriage and see it be orderly accomplished and bring their report the next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of the 3 mo 1735

The marriages approved of last Meeting being consumated and accounted brought in that they were orderly accomplished

our frd Mary Morris having produced a certificate from Philadelphia containing a good account of her Life and Conversation which was read and well received

att our Monthly Meeting held att gwynedd the 24 of 4 mo 1735

Robert Loyd and Cathrine Humphrey Declared their intentions of marriage the first time - Jane Lewis and Ellin Hugh are desired to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring their report the next meeting

Rebecca Roger and Elizabeth Ellis are chosen overseers by Plymouth Preparative and are approved of by this meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of 5 mo 1735

Robert Loyd and Catherine Humphrey Declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Ellin Hugh and Jane Lewis are appointed to attend the marriage and bring report to the next Meeting.

Griffith Ellis and Jane Lewis Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Elizabeth Morgan and Jane Jones are desired to make inspection into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report as they find things next Meeting

Elizabeth Boon having produced a certificate from Philadelphia respecting her Life and Conversation which was read and received by this Meeting.

The severall Meeting being called have to signifie that in a generall way Love and unity is in a good degree maintained - Meetings attended - endeavors used to rectifie disorders where they appear and friends are concerned to put the Discipline in practice as cause requires

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of the 6 mo 1735

Griffith Ellis and Jane Lewis Declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Jane Jones and Elizabeth Morgan are desired to attend the marriage and bring account as they find things next Meeting

John Foreman and Elizabeth Nailor Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Hannah William and Grace Thomas are appointed to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring their report to the next Meeting

Sarah Bell produced a few lines from Haverford Monthly Meeting in order to be under the notice of frds here was read and received

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of 7 mo 1735

John Foreman and Elizabeth Nailor Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Hannah William and Grace Thomas are desired to attend their marriage and bring report as they find things next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 8 mo 1735

Thomas Parvin and Cathrine Jones Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Ann Foulk and Hannah Griffith are desired to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report thereof next meeting

Meeting being called over have to signifie that Love and unity is maintained in a good degree. Endeavours used to put the Discipline in practice care is taken of the poor.

Collected by this Meeting the sum of L1=4=0

also this Meeting appoints Hannah Griffith and Ann Foulk to speak to Hannah Warman concerning her outgoing in marriage

Dispurst att this Meeting the sum of L1:4s:6d

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of the 9 month 1735

Thomas Parvin and Cathrine Jones Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Ann Foulk and Hannah Griffith are desired to attend the marriage and bring their report the next meeting.

Margaret Penrose and Elizabeth Lundy are chosen overseers by Maiden Creek and are approved of by this Meeting

William Arwin and Rebecca Roberts Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Jane Lewis and Margaret Humphrey are desired to inspect into her Clearness and conversation and bring their report to the next Meeting

Disburst att this meeting the sum of L1:10:0 the succeeding year

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of 10 mo 1735

William Arwen and Rebecca Robert declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Lewis and Margaret Humphrey are desired to attend the marriage and bring their report to the next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of 11 mo 1735

Meetings being called over do signifie that Love and unity as in a good Degree Maintained - Endeavours used to put the Discipline in practice - care is taken of the poor

Collected by this Meeting the sum of L1:16:6

Alce Griffith and Ann Robert and Gwen Foulk are chosen by this meeting to Accompany the Men frds to visitt frds families

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 24 12 mo 1735

Overseers being called over do signifie that Love and unity is maintained among meeting attend care taken of the poor

The frds appointed Last meeting to visitt families are desired to continue the same concern that as soon as they shall find their way to open to make some progress in the said service

Gainor Jones and Mary Pugh are desired to speak to Cathrine Hughs concerning her outgoing in marriage contrary to the wholsome rules Established among frds [JQ - this is Catherine Roberts who married Edward Hughes of Towamencin, a non-Quaker]

Elizabeth Morgan and Sarah Kinderdine is also appointed to speak to Ellin Griffith touching the great offence she has committed

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of the 1 mo 1736

John Robert and Jane Hank declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Jane Lewis and Margaret Evans are desired to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next meeting

Thomas Lee and Ellinor Ellis declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Debora Boon and Margaret Star are desired to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

Samuel Davis and Jane Rees declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time. Phebe Pugh and Elizabeth Ellis are desired to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next meeting

Abigail Willy and Mary Lee are chosen to visitt families within the compass of Oley and Maiden Creek Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 2 mo 1736

John Robert and Jane Hank declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Jane Lewis and Margaret Evans are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their account to the next Meeting

Samuel Davis and Jane Rees Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time

Thomas Lee and Ellinor Ellis declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Margaret Star and Deborra Boon is appointed to attend the Marriage and bring report the next Meeting

Enos Lewis and Jane Lewis declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Gwen Foulk and Ellin Hugh are desired to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report the next meeting

John Ball and Rebecca Huling declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Ann Foulk and Mary Robert are desired to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

Ann Robert, Elizabeth Ellis, Gainor Jones and Jane Johnes are appointed to attend the service of the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia.

Collected at this meeting the sum of L1:15:0

Disburst the sum of L1=5=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of 3 mo 1736

account of the severall marriages consumated since the Last Meeting is reported by the frds appointed for that purpose to be orderly accomplished

Evan Lewis and Janes Lewis declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Gwen Foulk and Ellin Hugh are desired to attend their marriage and bring their report to the next meeting

John Ball and Rebecca Huling declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Mary Robert and Ann Foulk are desired to attend the Marriage and bring thier report to the next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of 4 mo 1736

Account is brought to this meeting that the Last marriage is orderly accomplished

Joseph Jones and Sarah Morris declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Elizabeth William and Rachel Potts are appinted to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 5 mo 1736

Joseph Jones and Sarah Morris declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Elisabeth William and Rachel Potts are desired to attend the marriage and bring report to the next Meeting

Richard Richardson and Mary Star declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Mary Jacob and Susannah Coats and desired to attend the marriage and bring report to the next meeting

Edward Daws and Mary Rumford declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Jane Hamer and Rebecca Roger are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

Anne Robert and Jane Jones, Mary Morris, Elizabeth Ellis, Elizabeth Evans are appointed to attend the service of the Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia and to report as usual

Collection brought to this Meeting the sum of L2:10:0

To the yearly meeting stock the sum of L2:10:0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 31 of the 6 mo 1736

Edward Daws and Mary Rumford declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Hamer and Rebecca Roger are desired to attend the marriage and bring report to the next meeting

our frd Mary Evans having produced a Certificate from Philadelphia Containing her sincere ministry and conversation was read and well received

Hannah Evans having brought a good account from Abington Monthly Meeting it being to the good satisfaction of this meeting was well received

The last marriages is reported here to be decently accomplished.

Disburst the sum of L1=0=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of 8 (should be 7) mo 1736

William Robert and Mary Pugh declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Gwen Foulk and Cathrine William are appointed to insepct into her clearness and conversation and bring report the the next meeting

Evan Griffith and Margaret Owen Declared their intention of marriage with each other the frist time - Catherine William and Gainor Jones are appointed to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report the next meeting

A proposall having been made to this meeting some months past by Elizabeth Coulstone signifie a desire had for a considerable time to be under frds care and notice - this meeting after some considerable time with the accordance of the men frds doe take her as a member

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd 26 of 8 mo 1736

William Robert and Mary Pugh declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Cathrine William and Gwen Foulk are appointed to see the marriage orderly accomplished

Evan Griffith and Margaret owen declared their intention of Marriage the sedcond time - Gainor Jones and Anne Robert are desired to attend the the Marriage

John Hamer and Rebecca Jones declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time. Ellisath Ellis and Margaret Price are appointed to inquire into her clearness and conversation and bring report to the next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of 9 mo 1736

The frds appointed Last marriages report they was orderly accomplished

John Harmer and Rebecca Jones declared their intention of marriage the second time - Rebecca Roger and Margaret Price are desired to attend the marriage and bring report to the next meeting

Sent a widdow woman in necessity the sum of L0:15:0

This Meeting appoints Alce Griffith, Eliza Morgan to speak with Mary Craminer concerning her uncivil course of life.

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of 10 mo 1736

The Last Marriage was orderly accomplished

Ann Foulk brought in a paper disowning her going out in marriage contrary to our Christian Discipline and repeated advice of frds which being read att this meeting

severall caution and advice were dropt in order to encourage her to come more and more under a sense of her error and mistep

Rachel Potts and Phebe Pugh, Sarah Kinderdine, Eliza Evans are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia and to report That Love and Unity is continued etc.

Collected att this Meeting the sum of L1:2:4

Disburst here the sum of L0=12=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 22 of 12 mo 1736

John Hank and Margaret William declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Jane Lewis and Jane Jones are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

Sarah William brought a paper condemning her misbehaviour in haveing to graet a familiarity with her present Husband before Marriage which she was drawn to by giving way to the temptation of the enemy and so committed the gross sin in the sight of God and brought reproach upon truth and also married contrary to our Christian Discipline both which she repents of and desired to be deemed worthy of their notice and to come in unity with frds again

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of 1 mo 1737

John Hank and Margaret William declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Lewis, Jane Jones are desired to attend the marriage and bring report to the next Meeting

Morris Ellis and Sarah Coulstone declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time. Debora Boon, Debora Star are appointed to inspect into Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the next Meeting.

Thomas Hope and Mary Boon declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time 0 Abigail Wily and Rachel Willits are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and bring report to the Next Meeting

Rachel Willits produced a certificate from Westbury Monthly Meeting which was read and well received

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of 2 mo 1737

Morris Ellis and Sarah Coulstone declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Debora Boon and Debora Star are desired to attend the marriage and bring their account to the Next meeting.

Thomas Hope and Mary Boon declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Jane Hugh and Rachal Willits are desired to attend the marriage and bring their account to the next Meeting

Gainor Jones and Cathrine William, Jane Lewis are chosen Overseers by Gwynedd Preparative and are approved of by this Meeting

Frds having visiting families in consideration now for some time past and being now come to this result that rather then the work should stand its put to 5 women frds who condesends to the meetings request soe far as to be set down as they shall find freedom in the Love of truth to make some progress in the service before the meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 31 of the 3 mo 1737

Rebecca Burn having produced an account from the Meeting she formerly belonged to in the kingdom of Ireland containing an account of her outgoing in Marriage Contrary to the advice of our frds for which action she brought in a paper disowning the same which is received.

Jane Owen produced a certificate from Haverford Monthly Meeting being read was received by this Meeting

Account is brought to this Meeting by Visitters and Visited of the good satisfaction received in that service this time as well as in times past.

Att our Monthly Meeting held att gwynedd the 26 of 5 mo 1737

Meetings are called over doe signifie that Love and unity is in the main preserved Meeting attended and a care remains upon the minds of frds to put the discipline of truth in practice as they see cause the necessity of the poor supplyed

Mary Evans, Margaret Jones, Mary Robert, Ann Foulk are appointed to attend the service of the Next Quarterly Meeting and to report that Love and Unity is Maintained amongst us etc.

Collected att this Meeting the sum of L=2=1=8

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 30 of 6 mo 1737

frds att the swamp report they have gone through [visiting] with their few families and found good satisfaction

Sarah William signified her desire of drawing near to frds in order to be under their notice. this Meeing think fit to take her proposall into consideration

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of 7 mo 1737

Owen Roberts and Jane William declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Ann Robert and Mary Evans are appointed to inspect into her clearness and Conversation and bring report to the Next Meeting

Ann Robert and Mary Evans are appointed to accompany the men frds to visitt families within the compass of New Providence Meeting.

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwinedd the 24=9 mo 1737

Owen Robert and Jane William Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Mary Evans and Ann Robert are desired to attend the marriage and bring report to the next Meeting

Samuel Shaw and Mary Nixon Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Ann Foulk and Mary Edward are appointed to inspect into her clearness and Conversation and bring report to the Next Meeting

Frds appointed last meeting to visitt families att Providence have accordingly performed and brought in their account which was sweet and satisfactory.

Elizabeth Richardson and Mary Jacob are appointed to attend the next Quarterly meeting att Philadelphia

Collected att this Meeting the sum of L1=5=0

Disbursd the sum of L1=5=0

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 10 mo 1737

Phebe Pugh and Sarah Richard are chosen Overseers by Plymouth Preparative and are approved of by this Meeting

Samuel Shaw and Mary Nixon declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Mary Edward and Ann Foulk are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their account to the Next Meeting.

att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 27 of 10 mo 1737

Evan Thomas and Ann Savage Declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Elizabeth Ellis and Sarah Richard are desired to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and make report thereof next Meeting

Our frd Ann Lewis brought a certificate from Merion Monthly Meeting which was read and well received

Elizabeth Morgan brought a certificate from Haverford Monthly Meeting which was read and received

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 20=11 mo 1737

Evan Thomas and Ann Savage declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Elizabeth Ellis and Sarah Richard are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their account to the Next Meeting

Meeting being called over doe signifie that in the main Love and unity is preserved among us Meetings pretty well attended and concern remains upon the minds of the faithfull to put the discipline of truth in practice - The nessesity of the poor is supplyd

Brought in of collection the sum of L1=9=8

Mary Evans, Ellin Hugh, Jane Robert are appointed to attend the next Quarterly meeting att Philadelphia

Disburst here the sum of 1:01:0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26=12mo 1737

Hannah Warmans going out in marriage contrary to the Discipline of truth and good order Established among frds some years past now frd in tenderness appoints Margaret Jones, Rachel Potts to give her a visitt as these endeavours to bring her to a due sence of her erorr and mistep

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26=2mo 1737

Sarah William some month past acquainted this Meeting of her desire of being under frds notice now we are sorry that her conduct since hath denoted her to be unworthy of the continuation of frds care therefore this meeting thinks proper to appoint Phebe Pugh and Rachel Potts to give her a visitt and let her see a coppy of this minit

William Martin and Meriam Morgan Declared their intention of Marriage with each the first time - Ann Robert and Jane lewis are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation and report the same Next Meeting

Meeting being called over doe signifie that in the main Love subsist among us Meeting attended and an honest concern appears upon the minds of the faithfull frds to use what means they can to put the discipline of truth in practice as also the nessesity of the poor is suplydd

William Martin and Meriam Morgan Declared their intention of Mrriage with each other the second time - Jane Lewis and Mary Daws are desired to attend the marriage and bring their report to the next meeting

John Jones and Cathrine William Declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Sarah Daws and Elizabeth Ellis are appointed to inspect into her Life and Conversation and bring report to the Next Meeting.

Mary Wood by being upon moving within the verge of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting Requested a few lines of frds here - Mary Jacobs and Hannah Rosither is appointed to make due Enquiry and to provide a certificate against Next Meeting

Elizabeth Ellis, Sarah Kinderdine and Mary Davis are appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia

Collected att this Meeting the sum of L=1=12=0

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 4 mo 1737 (should read 1738)

Mary Robert and Ellin Evans are appointed to make inspection into the Life and Conversation of Sarah Miles and accordingly draw a few lines against next meeting

Disbursed the sum of L4=0=0

Phebe Pugh and Rebecca Roger are desired to provide a few lines for Elizabeth Williams against next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of the 5 mo 1737 (should read 1738)

Our frd Mary Evans being returned from her visitt to frds on Long Island brought a few lines from frds there containing a good account of her service whilst there which account frds are glad to receive

The two certificates Last Meeting ordered to be accordingly drawn read and signed

Mary Wooly is referred to further consdieration

Ellin Evans, Margaret Jones, Elizabeth Morgan, Gwen Foulk, Rachel Potts and Ellin Hugh are appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting in Philadelphia

Collected att this Meeting the sum of L1=2=11

To the use of the Yearly Meeting the sum of L2=11

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 6 mo 1737 (should read 1738)

William Edwards and Martha Foulk declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time. Mary Robert and Hannah Griffith are appointed to inspect into Conversation, Clearness and bring report to the next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 27 of the 7 month 1737 (should read 1738)

William Edward and Martha Foulk declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Mary Edward [sic] and Hannah Griffith are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their report to the Next Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 31 of 8 mo 1737 (should read 1738)

Owen William and Mary Meredith declared their intention of marriage with each other the first time - Jane Harmer and Elizabeth Franks are appointed to inspect into her clearness and conversation and bring report thereof to the next Meeting.

Elizabeth Ellis, Cathrine William, Rachel Pott are appointed to attend the Next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia

Reported that the last Marriage was orderly accomplished

Collected att this Meeting the sum of L1=7=8

Disbursed here the sum of L=1=0=5

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of the 9 mo 1737 (should read 1738)

Owen William and Mary Meredith declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Gainor Jones and Gwen Foulk are desired to attend the Marriage and bring the report to the Next Meeting.

Our frds at Plymouth perfomed a pretty thorough visitt of the families belonging to that Meeting the account that has been brought here was sweet and tending to encourage that good service

Att our monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26=10 mo 1738

Edward Morris and Ellin Griffith declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Gainor Jones and Margaret Jones are appointed to inspect into her Life and Conversation and bring report to the Next Meeting.

It is thought necessary that all the former minitt of the Meeting be corrected and transcribed over for which purpose frds see meet ot lay out of the stock the sum of L0=13=0 to purchase a book wherein the same may be recorded

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 12 mo 1738

Edward Morris and Ellin Griffith declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Gainor Jones, Margaret Jones are desired to attend the marriage and bring their report to the next Meeting.

Margaret Jones and Grace Thomas are desired to speak to Alexander Foremans wife who desired to joyn to friends and bring report to Next Meeting as they find things with her

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 26 of the 1 mo 1738/9

Its reported here by the frds appointed the last Marriage was orderly accomplished

Dennis Cunnard and Lydia Potts declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Jane Hamer and Phebe Pugh are appointed to inspect into her clearness and Conversation and Report the same next Meeting

the weighty service of visitting frds families being under consideration for some time past we now appoint Ann Robert, Alce Griffith, Mary Evans, Jane Jones and Ellin Evans in case one should fail to go in company with the men frds to visitt families within the compass of Gwynedd Preparative as they shall in the Love of truth find their way to open.

Abstract of the men's minutes from the same month:

Edward Morris marriage orderly accomplished
Gwynedd (Thomas Evans, Jr.), Plymouth (Hugh Jones), Swamp (John Bond) and Providence (James Star) are asked to keep records of births and deaths and turn them into the MM yearly (the Meeting have not been good at keeping birth and death records prior to this).

Att our monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 24 of 2 mo 1738 (should read 1739)

Dennis Connard and Lidia Potts declared their intention of marriage with each other the second time - Jane Hamar and Phebe Pugh are desired to attend the marriage and report as they find things next meeting

Margaret Newman signified to the swamp Preparative her desire of joyning herself to frds nothing appearing to obstruct her proposall

Cathrine Jones proposed to Gwynedd Preparative of joyning herself in membership with us

Alec Griffith, Elizabeth Morgan, Elizabeth Franks, Hannah Evans and Mary Evans is appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia

Collected the sum of L1=12=0

Disbursed also the sum of L1=5=0

Elizabeth Evans and Sarah Kinderdine are chosen Overseers by Gwynedd Preparative this Meeting approves thereof

Abstract of the men's minutes from the same month:

Dennis Cunrad and Lydia Potts - 2nd intentions - David Harry and Abram Daws are appointed overseers of the marriage
Wm Braggs and family granted a certificate
Richard Thomas spoken to and report his efforts at satisfying his creditors are ineffectual - Geo Lewis, Owen Evans and Thos Evans are again appointed to speak with him
"The frds appointed to carry the minute to Rees Williams report they have and confered much on the Affair. He replyd he thought time would Enlighten the Case. This Meeting Consdescends to wait a Little Longer by him"
Mary Taylor produced a paper condemning her outgoings in marriage and commiting uncleaness which was read and received on tryall
John Hammer Sr and Jr apply for cert to Abington for themselves and their families
Robert Jones, Geo Lewis, Row Hughs, Job Pugh and Michael Thomas appointed to attend Quarterly Meeting

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 3 mo 1739

the frds appointed to attend the Last Marriage report it was decently accomplished

Abstract of Men's minutes from the same month:

Dennis Cunrad marriage orderly accomplished
Quarterly Meeting instructs Friends to pay their just debts
Richard Thomas deficient in his proposals to pay his creditors
Wm Watson and family received on certificate from Middletown MM
Catharine Maycock produced a condemnation for proceeding marriage contrary to discipline which was read and received
Rees Williams Affair debated
John Hammer Sr. certificate was read, approved and signed. as was that of Thos Parvins etc.
Thos Rumford applied for certificate to Newark MM

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 4 mo 1739

John Hamar and wifes certificate being read signed and directed to Abington

Mary Meredith produced a certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting containing a good account of her Life Conversation which was read and well received

Hannah Rees having for severall years gone out in marriage contrary to the rules of our society and now made a verbal acknowledgement of her error and out going which in some degree was the satisfaction of this Meeting

Elizabeth Franks and Elizabeth Ellis are appointed to get a few lines for Martha Romford [Rumford] by next Meeting

Ellin Evans and Elizabeth Evans are appointed to get a few lines for Margaret Davis and Ann in order to recomend them to the care of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting

Collected the sum of L2=2=9s

Laid out to yearly stock the sum of L1=2=0

Abstract of Men's minutes from the same month:

Richard Thomas agrees to pay his creditors
"Rees Williams being present at this Meeting Alledges that one of the persons of his Accusors has been Guilty before of falsity and untruths which he can prove Therefore this Meeting being Desirous to find the truth Does Appoint Wm Robeson Joseph Dickinson and John Jones to Examine further into the Grounds and foundation of the Affair"
No encouragement from John Jones - he must mend his ways
Little hope of amendment of the ways of Humphrey Jones
David Harry and Joseph Jones are appointed to treat on account of John Griffith with his Daughter in law for his Accomodation

Abstract of Men's minutes from the 5th month, 1739 (women's minutes missing)

Mary Meredith received on certificae from Chester MM
John Jones, weaver spoken with
Humphrey Jones spoken with
John Jones and Edward Foulk appointed overseers of Gwynedd
John Jones, Evan Evans, Owen Evans, Abram Daws and Hugh Jones to attend Quarterly Meeting

Att our monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 6 mo 1739

Jacob Jones and Ellin Humphrey declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Gainor Jones and Mary Evans are appointed to inspect into her clearness and Conversation and bring report to the Next Meeting

Joseph Cadwalader and Mary Williams declared their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Phebe Pugh and Elizabeth Franks are appointed to inspect into her Clearness and Conversation

Disburst att this meeting the sum of L1=0=0

Abstract of the men's minutes from the same month:

Jacob Jones and Ellin Humphrey, 1st intentions
Joseph Cadwalader and Mary Williams - 1st intentions
William Williams and Hugh Griffith are appointed to enquire how John Jones, weaver has behaved since last meeting
George Lewis and Cadwalader Evans are appointed to visit Humphrey Jones
John Griffith to be supported by meeting in home of his daughter in law - the committee delays their report for a month
Alexander Foreman and wife expressed a desire to join the Friends which was granted.
Benjamin Vasdine was also received in membership on request

Att our Monthly Meeting held att gwynedd the 25 of 7 mo 1739

Jacob Jones and Ellin Humphrey declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Gainor Jones and Mary Evans are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their report the Next Meeting

Joseph Cadwalader and Mary William declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Phebe Pugh and Rachel Potts are desire to attend the Marriage and bring report the next Meeting

Abraham Daws and Meriam Rumford declare their intention of Marriage with each other the first time - Elizabeth Ellis and Elizabeth Franks are appointed to inspect into her Life and Conversation and bring report the Next Meeting

our frd Mary Clark produced a certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting Containing an account of her orderly Life and Conversation which was read and approved of by this Meeting

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same Meeting:

"The frds Appointed Last Meeting to speak with Humphrey Jones have no better Accounts, he still Desires friends would wait a Little Longer, John Jones and George Lewis are Desired to observe how he behaves and whither there is any probability of his reformation."
Samuel Clark and wife received on certificate
Samuel Shaw and wife granted a certificate

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 31 of 8 mo 1739

Abraham Daws and Meriam Rumford declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time. Elizabeth Ellis, Elizabeth Franks are desired to attend the Marriage and bring their account to the next Meeting.

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same Meeting:

Thos Burgess received on certificate from Burlington MM
Abram Daws and Miriam Rumford 2nd declaration; David Harry and Joseph Jones to oversee
Evan Lloyd received on certificate from Haverford MM
John Jones, weaver, appeared to the dissatisfaction of Frds, "Little or no hope remaining of his Amendment." John Jones and Owen Evans appointed to write up a report about it.
Elizabeth and Cathrine Thomas propduced each papers of comdemnation for "uncleaness" which was received (they were received back into fellowship. Their papers were to be read by Cadwallader Evans and Hugh Fould at the close of a 1st day Meeting
Robert Jones, David Harry, Ellis Robert, Michael Thomas and Rees Nanney appointed to Quarterly Meeting
Joⁿ Jacobs and James Star appointed overseers of Providence

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 28 of the 10 mo 1739 [probably 9 mo.]

A Cerificate for Margaret and Ann Davis directed to Philadelphia which was read signed and approved of

Ann Roberts and Mary Evans are appointed to speak to Phebe Dickinson touching the sore offense she had commited and to use their endeavour to a sense of her sin and frds tenderness and condesention

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same Month [9 mo., 27, 1739]:

Daws marriage orderly accomplished
Arthur Jones returned from his native country and produced a certifcate from Barbadoes, Garthyndbor, menonist at Fredrickstat and from Bryn Lloyd in South Wales and from London.
Richard William's daughter is delivered of "a spurious child." Cadwallader Evans and George Lewis to talk to her and her parents.
Approved Robert Jones holding meeting at his home in the winter
Roger Haddock received on certificate from New Garden MM
Jos Edward granted certificate to Goshen MM - Rowl Hugh and Rbt Evans to draw it up

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 24 of the 10 mo 1739

Appeared Jane Griffith Condemning herself for conmitting the great sin of uncleaness with him who is now her Husband was read and considered and ordered to be kept for further proof of her future conduct and sincerity

The Overseers being called noe further business appeared

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same Month:

Richard William's daughter "persists in the same Course therefore Jno David and Robert Jones are appointed to draw a paper against her"
Wm Jones gc to Chester MM to marry (given to Chester next month)
Jane Griffith confessed commiting uncleaness which was "received on tryal"
John Dennis received in membership at the Swamp

att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 29 of the 11 mo 1739

By account brought from the several branches belonging to this Meeting we find that Love and Unity in a good degree subsist among friends: first day meetings are full and large week day meetings are kept up and there remains in concern upon the minds of honest friends to put the Discipline in practice also care is taken to administer to the necessity of the poor

Elizabeth Morgan, Rachel Potts and Elisabeth Frank are appointed to attend the service of the next Quarterly Meeting att Philadelphia and to report as above

Collected at this Meeting the sum of L1=6=0

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same Month:

The paper concerning John Jones, weaver was to be read after a 1st day meeting
A paper drawn against Sarah Willims was read and approved and directed to her
John Jones, George Lewis, Samuel Morris, John Morris, Abram Daws and Joseph Jones to attend Quarterly Meeting
Joⁿ Jones, Owen Evans, Thos Foulk, Jnⁿ Evans, Joshua Dickinson, Job Pugh, Arthur Jones and Edward Robert to determine the proportion of the Yearly Collection to Each particular Meeting

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 29 of 12 mo 1739

Sarah Burson joynd with her husband was read and signed

Elisabeth Richardson, Elisabeth Evans, Ann Foulk and Mary Daws area appointed to attend the next Quarterly Meeting at Philadelphia and to report that Love and Unity Continues amongst Meetings Attended care taken of the poor

Collected at this Meeting the sum of L1=81

Sent to the Yearly Meeting stock L1=00

Added to the Collection L:00-4 0-6

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same Meeting:

Swamp choses Edward Robert and Lewis Lewis overseers
Hugh Foulk and John Bond to draw a certificate for Joseph Burson

[Women's minutes missing a few months]

Abstract of Men's minutes, 25, 1st mo. 1740

Evan Jones and Priscilla Jones 1st intentions
Peter Jones and Catherine Evans 1st intentions
John Dennis and Kezia Ball 1st intentions
Paper against John Jones, weaver was read
Samuel Norris applied for certificate to Phila MM
Wm Trotter to visit frds at Perquiomen
Adren Daws and wife request certificate to Buckingham MM

Abstract of Men's minutes, 29 of 2 mo 1740

Evan Jones, Priscilla Jones, 2nd intention, Thos Foulk and George Lewis to oversee marriage
Peter Jones and Cath Evans, 2nd intentions, Rowland Hugh and Edward Robert to oversee marriage
Joⁿ Dennis and Kezia Ball, 2nd intentions, Arthur Jones and Edward Robert to oversee marriage
Paper against Sarah Williams was read
Mary Cadwalader granted certificate to Abington MM
Thomas Adams read a paper on his and wife's behalf condemning marriage contrary to discipline which was received
Jonas Preston from Buckingham and John Alloway from Haverford received on certificate
Hugh Foulk and Abram Daws to visit families
Collections from the Preparative due next meeting
Jonathan Ingham asked for a certificate to Buckingham MM - Edd Foulk and Rees Nanney to investigate and draw one
Abram Daws appointed overseer of Plymouth instead of Wm Robeson
Jonas Potts asked for certificate for himself and wife - Moses Coats and Edward Richardson to draw one
Owen Evans, Robert Jones, David Harry, Joseph Jones, Joseph Ambler and Edward Robert to attend Quarterly Meeting

Abstract of Men's minutes, 3 mo 1740

Evan Jones and Peter Jones marriages orderly accomplished
Friends who visited families at Swamp and Providence "gave a comfortable account of their service"
Jonathan Ingham certificate read and signed
Randel Inden [sic, Iden] received on certificate from Falls MM
Jonas Potts certificate denied as Friends "think he has not Sufficient right to Demand one"
George Burson requests a certificate - Joseph Richardson and James Star to draw one
Humphrey Jones asked to give Friends Satisfaction. Robert Jones and Owen Evans to speak with him.
Burials of non-Friends not to be made in future without the consent of the Overseers.

Abstracts of Men's minutes, 4 mo. 1740

Friends appointed to pay for John Griffith's accomodation produced a bill for 8:15:7. The Meeting thinks fitt and proper that the said John Griffiths whould be recommended to Goshen MM. John Jones and Evan Evans are appointed to enquire and settle his affairs ...
John Dennis marriage orderly accomplished
Humphrey Jones asked Friends to wait a little longer which was granted
Swamp Friends ask for a change in the time of MM

Abstract of Men's minutes, 5 mo. 1740

Certificate for John Griffith and Jos Burson were read, approved and signed
Rebecca, the wife of William Jones, produced a certificate from Chester MM
Friends observing Humphrey Jones report little encouragement to give save that he desires a little more time.
Changing the time of MM at the Swamp's request was debated and a committee appointed consisting of Thomas Foulk, John Jones, Evan Evans, John Evans, Job Pugh, Jos Jones, Arthur Jones.
John Evans granted certificate to Long Island
Cath Parvin received on certificate from Haddenfield MM
David Harry, Evan Evans, Hugh Foulk, Abram Daws, Samll Morris, Joseph Jones and john Morris to attend QM
Awbrey Roberts produced a paper condemning his irregular proceeding in Marriage and allso commiting uncleaness with her who is his wife was read and received
Job Pugh is appointed overseer of Plymouth

Att our Monthly Meeting held att Gwynedd the 25 of 6 mo 1740

John Williams and Jane Nailor declared their intentions of marriage with each other the first time - Ann Robert and Grace Thomas are appointed to Enquire into her Conversation and Clearness and bring account to the next Meeting

The Minuits of the Yearly Meeting of Women friends at Philadelphia the 9th of the 7th mo 1750

Mary Cadwalader Certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting which was read adn signed well received

Rebecca Star brought a Certificate from Goshen Monthly Meeting in order to joyn herself to this meeting was read and received

Cathrine Jones desired a few lines to recommend herself to Herford Monthly Meeting - Elizabeth Evans and Gwen Foulk are appointed to make inquirey into her Conversation and bring account to the men

Gwen Foulk and Cathrine William are appointed to speak to Ann Carver concerning her going in marriage contrary to our Discipline

Ann Thomas Certificate was read signed and sent to Haverford Monthly Meeting

Abstract of men's minutes from 26, 6 mo. 1740:

Women frds ask advice concerning Phebe Dickinson who trangressed by uncleaness and declines to condemn the fault. She desires to receive her paper without her appearance at Meeting. Abram Daws and Joseph Jones are appointed to draw it against her.
John William and Jane Naylor 1st intentions
David Thomas and wife received on certificate from Darby MM
Rebecca Star received on certificate from Goshen MM
Mary Cadwalader received on certificate from Abington MM
Peter Lester applied for certificate to Abington MM in order to marry - Edward Robert and William Nixon to draw one

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 30 of the 7 mo 1740

John Williams and Jane Nailor declared their intentions of Marriage with each other the second time - Ann Roberts and Grace Thomas are appointed to see the Marriage orderly accomplished

David Larance and Jane Jones declared their intentions of marriage with each other the first time - Gwen Foulk and Ellin Hugh are desired to make enquiry into her conduct and Conversation and bring account to the Next Meeting.

Sarah Roberts and Sinah Roger both brought papers to this Meeting Concerning their irregular proceeding in Marriage Contrary to the rules of our Discipline

Abstract of the Men's minutes, 30, 7 mo. 1740

Jn^o William and Jane Naylor - 2nd intentions, John Jones and George Lewis to oversee
David Lawrence and Jane Jones - 1st intention
Catherine Jones granted certificate to Haverford MM
Proposal to change the time of MM to the last 6th day of every month to be proposed to Quarterly Meeting
Owen Roger and his wife produced a paper condemning their procedure in marriage contrary to the custom of friends and allso commiting uncleaness was read and received
Sarah Roberts produced a paper confessing her Sorrow for proceeding in marriage contrary to discipline which was read and received
John Evans produced a certificate from Long Island giving a satisfactory account
Peter Lester certificate was drawn

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 28 of the 8 mo 1740

David Larance [Lawrence] and Jane Jones declared their intentions of Marriage with each other the second time - Gwen Foulk and Ellin Hugh are appointed to attend the Marriage and see it be orderly accomplished.

Evan Thomas and Elisabeth Roberts declared their intentions of marriage with each other the first time - Alic Griffith and Gwen Foulk are appointed to Enquire into her conduct and Conversation and bring account to the next Meeting

Elisabeth Jones and Elisabeth Morgan and Ann Ambler are appointed to attend the next Quarterly meeting in Philadelphia

Collected at this Meeting the sum of L1:3:0

Laid out for the use of the poor L1:3:0

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same month:

Goshen MM refused the John Griffiths certificate
"The reading of Confessions for Publick Scandal is Thought necessary to be read in a first day Meeting" - Owen Evans appointed to read them.
Jno Jones, Robert Jones, Owen Evans, Thos Evans, Jos Jones, Job Pugh to attend Quarterly Meeting

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 25 of the 9 mo 1740

Evan Thomas and Elisbeth Robert declared their intention of Marriage with each other the second time - Alic Griffith and Gwen Foulk are appointed to attend the Marriage and bring account to the next Meeting

Sarah Pugh produced a Certificate from Chester Monthly Meeting was read and was well received

Ann Carver brought in a paper to this meeting Condemning her going out in marriage was read and received

Abstract of the Men's minutes from the same month:

Evan Thomas and Elizabeth Roberts - 1st intentions
Roger Pugh received on certificate from Goshen MM
Ann Carver produced a paper condemning her disorderly proceedings in marriage which was received
Sarah Pugh received on certificate from Chester MM
A meeting during the winter at Robert Jones' was again granted
Great need of money to relieve the poor noted

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 30th of the 10 mo 1740

The marriage of Evan Thomas was orderly accomplished as appears by the friends appointed to inspect into it

Mary Edward proposd to youn herself in communion with friends they find nothing to obstruct her desire

Jane Lawrance desires a few lines to recommend her to Haverford Monthly Meeting - Gwen Foulk and Ellin Hugh are appointed to enquire into her conduct and have them drawn by the Next Meeting

The Overseers being called no further business appears the Meeting Concludes

Abstract of the Men's minutes from 30, 10 mo., 1740:

Evan Thomas marriage orderly accomplished
Jn^o Griffith being deceased and its probable his funeral expenses will be demanded before it can be collected and afrd promises to lend the money Job Pugh and Joseph Jones are appointed to take the money and go and Discharge the funeral expenses and all other accounts belonging to him
There is an urgent necessity for 20 lbs to the use of this Meeting and in order to hasten the work. Row Hughs and Joseph Ambler are Appointed for Gwynedd, John Morris and Abram Daws for Plymouth, Edward Roberts and Sam: Thomas for the Swamp to inform the frds and receive the Money.
Towamencin frds proposed for a Meeting to be held amongst em During the winter which was allowed till April.

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 27 of 11 mo 1740

Margaret Shoemaker Certificate from Abington was brought to this Meeting joynd to with her husband was read and received

Jane Lawrance Certificate was read signed and sent to Haverford Monthly Meeting

Abstract of the Men's minutes from 27, 11 mo., 1740:

John Griffith bills ammounted to 8:2:0
Plymouth and Swamp brought in their collections but Gwynedd failed to do so.
Evan Evans, Thomas Foulk and Owen Evans to visit families at Gwynedd
Edward Daws and wife apply for certificate to Newark MM
Evans Evans, Thomas Foulk, George Lewis, John Morris, Abram Daws and John Jones appointed to attend Quarterly Meeting
Abram Griffiths and William Edwards appointed overseers of Swamp

Att our Monthly Meeting held at Gwynedd the 27 of 12 mo 1740

A motion was made to severall meetings (tho not minutted) concerning visitting frds in their families it might be considered in their particular meetings and to render account of their proceeding. Gwynedd frds reply that they have nominated Alice Griffith, Elisabeth Morgan, Ellin Evans. Mary Davies to whom it was mentioned before they not being at this meeting but signifie their willingness at the request of frds to make some progress therein

Edward Daws and wifes Certificate directed to Newark Monthly Meeting was read and signed at this Meeting

Abstract of the Men's minutes from 12 mo., 1740:

Friends appointed to collect the suscriptions report it is not fully compleated.
Edward Daws certificate was read, approved and signed
Humphrey Jones case continues, Rowland Hugh and Hugh Griffith are desired to inspect his conduct the while...
Thomas Coats applies for certificate to marry and another to settle within the verge of Caln MM
A complaint made against Benjamin Dickinson by Cadwalader Foulk for neglecting to pay a debt long owing. "Joseph Jones and Ellis Robert are appointed to inform him that he must pay the debt before next meeting if he regards his priviledges amongst friends"