General Notes

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Richard Woodward on March 6th, 1687 purchased land from John Simcoc k. 230
acres in Thornbury Twp. Chester Co. PA. This land had been purchased b y
Simcock from William Penn. He served on a jury June 5, 1688 to September
11, 1688. Supervisor of Highways for Thornbury Twp. 1688. He was
appointed co nstable twice for Thornbury in 1693 and for Upper Providence
in 1694. Purchas ed an additional 250 acres of land form John Worral, Feb
15, 1695 in Middleto wn, Chester Co., PA. On December 10, 1698 he deed 130
acres of his Thornbury land to his son Richard and another 100 acres to
his son Edward.
Richard and Jane were early settlersin Middletown, PA. He served on a
jury in 1688, was a supervisor in 1689 and constable in 1693.
Chester Co Wills: "Richard Woodwar d of Middletown, Chester Co, yeoman.
Signed with his mark Sept 6, 1706; roved Jan 8, 1706/7. Wife Jane and
son, Joseph, Executors. Overseers, sons, Richard and Edward. Other
children, Thomas and Jane."
From on-line listing for Desc endants of Richard Woodward, George
Langston, Jr, Casper Wy and Dorothy & Geo rge Burt, dgburt@@pioneer.net:
The Woodwards are an ancient English familiy and in early days came to
American colonies, settling in New England, New Jersey and Virginia. This
branch descends from Richard Woodward. Richard bought a t ract of two
hundred thirty acres in Thornbury Township, Chester Co, PA, March 6,
1687, from John Sinnock, same being a part of fifteen hundred and fifty
acres the latter had been purchased from William Penn before leaving
England (many Quakers purchased land from William Penn). On part of this
purchase Ri chard Woodward settled and there some of his children were
born. He served as constable, juror, grand juror, supervisor of highways
and seem to have been quite prominent. The records of Chester monthly
meeting of Friends states tha t "Richard Woodward, senior, died on the 7th
day of the 10th month, 1706, age d about seventy years.." His will was
proved January 8, 1706. In that documen t he names "My well beloved wife,
Jane Woodward," sons Richard, Joseph, Thoma s and Edward, and daughters
Martha, Jane, Mary and Sarah.
From on-line listi ng for Descendants of Richard Woodward, George
Langston, Jr, Casper Wy and Do rothy & George Burt, dgburt@@pioneer.net:
The Woodwards are an ancient English familiy and in early days came to
American colonies, settling in New England, New Jersey and Virginia. This
branch descends from Richard Woodward. Richard bought a tract of two
hundred thirty acres in Thornbury Township, Chester Co , PA, March 6,
1687, from John Sinnock, same being a part of fifteen hundred and fifty
acres the latter had been purchased from William Penn before leavin g
England (many Quakers purchased land from William Penn). On part of this
purchase Richard Woodward settled and there some of his children were
born. H e served as constable, juror, grand juror, supervisor of highways
and seem to have been quite prominent. The records of Chester monthly
meeting of Friends states that "Richard Woodward, senior, died on the 7th
day of the 10th month , 1706, aged about seventy years.." His will was
proved January 8, 1706. In t hat document he names "My well beloved wife,
Jane Woodward," sons Richard, Jo seph, Thomas and Edward, and daughters
Martha, Jane, Mary and Sarah.
WILL OF RICHARD WOODWARD, 1706
In the Name of God, Amen: the Sixth of September Ano. Do. 1706, in ye
fifth year of the Reign of Queen Anne over England &ct. I Ric hard
Woodward of Middletown in the County of Chester & Province of Pensilvani a
yeom. being sick & weak of body but of sound and perfect memory; praise
b e unto God of ye same and knowing the uncertainty of this life &
Desireous to settle things in order do make this my last Will & Testament
in manner & for m following viz. Imp'rs. First I commend my Soul to
Almighty God believing th at I shall receive remission of all my sins & be