visited Thomas Dutton, a venerable centenarian of his neighborhood (see No. 1788), and in answer to the question whether he knew John Palmer (referring to this man), his immediate and animated reply was, "Yes, indeed: I went fishing with him many a time." John is said to have attained to the great weight of four hundred pounds, and is historically known as "fat John Palmer." It is probable that his disposition to obesity tended to shorten his life. He made no will, and letters of administration were taken out on his estate 5 mo. 4, 1793. They were both buried at Concord.

FOURTH GENERATION.

Ch. of Moses Palmer (No. 11) and Abigail Newlin, born in Concord.

33. John, b. 11 mo. 4, 1745; d. 9 mo. 18, 1801; m. Hannah Martin 4 mo. 26, 1769, in Concord Meeting-house, dau. of Abraham Martin and Lydia Weldon, b. 2 mo. 18, 1753; d. 4 mo. 11, 1842, and sister to Benjamin (see No. 56. They were considered a "sprightly young couple." John erected buildings on the eastern part of the original Palmer tract, which his father gave him by will, and in connection with farming carried on the business of saddlery. His death appears to have been rather sudden, as he made his will 9 mo. 17, 1801, the day previous to his death. His widow survived him over forty years, continuing at the same place with her son John, who obtained the farm by his father's will.

By Second Wife, Abigail (Sharp) Sharpless.

34. Martha, b. 9 mo. 7, 1753; d. 2 mo. 18, 1831; m. Joseph Chamberlain 4 mo. 24, 1772, in Concord M.-H., son of Robert Chamberlain, Jr., and Ann Painter of Birmingham (who were m. 3 mo. 28, 1747).

Joseph was by trade a blacksmith, and removed with his family to Newark, Del. His death, it is said, occurred in the following manner: He was working in his garden, and being taken suddenly ill went into the house to procure some medicine; in a mistake he partook of something poisonous, which caused his death in a short time.

Robert, Jr., son of Robert Chamberlain, also Jr., who was a

brother to John (see No. 14). Ann, dau. of Samuel Painter and Elizabeth Buxcey, who were immigrants.

35. Moses, b. 4 mo. 12, 1757; d. 8 mo. 29, 1840; m. Sarah Phillips 5 mo. 1, 1782, at Hockessin, Del., dau. of William and Mary of Mill Creek Hundred, Del. She d. 5 mo. 27, 1789, in her twenty-ninth year.

M. second wife, Hannah Pennell, 2 mo. 2, 1792, in Concord M.-H., dau. of Joseph Pennell and Sarah Meredith of Aston (who were married 3 mo. 5, 1770), b. 12 mo. 17, 1770; d. 8 mo. 3, 1801.

Moses Falmer

M. third wife, Hannah Gilpin, 10 mo. 10, 1804, in Concord Meeting-house, dau. of Gideon Gilpin and Sarah Gregg of Birmingham, b. 3 mo. 20, 1770; d. 11 mo. 25, 1858.

Gideon, son of Joseph Gilpin, Jr., and Mary Caldwell (who were m. 10 mo. 17, 1729). The elder Joseph Gilpin (son of Thomas and Joan of Warborough) was m. to Hannah Glover at Baghurst in Southamptonshire, England, 2 mo. 23, 1691; they emigrated to Birmingham, Chester (now Delaware) co., and lived for some time in a cave. "It is said that thirteen of fifteen children, with which they were blessed, were born in this cave, and that their parents lived to see them all grown up, and all but two married, and married to their mind." (Smith's "Hist. Del. Co.")

Moses and Sarah settled at the old Palmer homestead, where he continued all his life. He carried on the hatting business, and was also extensively engaged in farming, becoming, as he advanced in years, possessed of extensive land possessions. He was a man of sterling integrity, and occupied a prominent position in the Society of Friends. He represented the county in the State Legislature for four years, from 1798 to 1802, and at home was much engaged in the enterprises of the neighborhood or settling difficulties. After his death Hannah removed to Cincinnati, O.

36. Joseph, b. 4 mo. 21, 1759; d. 7 mo. 30, 1838; m. Hannah Peters 5 mo. 18, 1785, in Concord Meeting-house, dau. of Rees Peters and Catherine Wilson of Aston (who were m. 6 mo. 13, 1764), b. 1767; d. 2 mo. 28, 1842. Rees, a son of William Peters and Catherine, dau. of Robert Wilson.

Joseph by trade was a shoemaker; he sold the farm willed him by his father to his brother Moses, and purchased another on the southern edge of Concord, where, with his family, he continued to reside through life.

37. Abigail, b. 8 mo. 26, 1762; d. 2 mo. —

1841; unm.

38. Aaron, b. 7 mo. 17, 1765; d. 3 mo. 10, 1842; m. Sarah Wilton 6 mo. 3, 1790, dau. of William and Jane of North Carolina, b. 2 mo. 18, 1767; d. 11 mo. 22, 1834.

Aaron and Sarah resided near Strickerville, Chester co., Pa., very nearly at the point of junction of the three States, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. By trade he was a hatter.

39. Mary, b. 1 mo. 24, 1768; d. (no record). The only information respecting her which I have been able to find is, that she m. a man named Lockhart, with whom she removed to the West.

40. Ann, b. 1 mo. 9, 1771; d. about 1820; m. Benjamin Starr 3 mo. 10, 1802, in Concord Meeting-house, son of Joseph and Elizabeth of Charlestown, Chester co., Pa., to which place Benjamin and Ann removed. No ch.

Ch. of Elizabeth Palmer (No. 12) and Nathaniel Eavenson.

41. Martha, b.; d. before 3 mo. 14, 1783; m. Benjamin Johnson about 1769, as she was dealt with by Concord Monthly Meeting for marrying contrary to its rules, 1 mo. 3, 1770. No account of their children found, but they had at least one child.

42. Hannah, b. - ; d.

; m. Moses Cock, 12 mo.

? Moses was disowned by

10, 1766, of Thornbury, son of Benjamin Cock and Ann Brinton, b. 8 mo. 20, 1742; d.

Concord Monthly Meeting, for intemperance, in 1775; no record of their having children can be found, but there is a tradition that they had a son who went to New Orleans.

43. Rebecca, b. 2 mo. 1, 1754; d. 9 mo. 23, 1829; m. Benjamin Jones 1773? She made an acknowledgment for

marrying out of Meeting in 1774.

Benjamin, son of Reece Jones and Amy Cock, b. 9 mo. 24, 1741; d. 11 mo. 10, 1823. His occupation was blacksmithing, which he followed in Thornbury, Chester (now Delaware) co., until the division of his father-in-law's estate. The portion falling to Rebecca was situated in Westown, Chester co., north of the Street-road, and adjoining what is now the Street-road Station on the West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad. They erected buildings on this land, and removed to it soon after. A view of the situation is herewith presented. See page 60.

Rees Jones, son of Richard Jones and Jane Evans; Richard, son of Rees and Hannah Jones of Merion; Amy Cock, a sister to Benjamin (see last No.), children of Henry and Mary of Long Island, N. Y.

44. Jemima, b.

; d. -; m. Benjamin Kirgan, 1782, son of Hugh Kirgan and Mary Hawley. No further information respecting them obtained.

-; m. Anthony

45. Elizabeth, b. 8 mo. 15, 1759; d. Morris 12 mo. 4, 1784. He was b. 8 mo. 25, 1747, and was the son of Anthony, who emigrated from Wales and settled in Bucks co., Pa., where some of his descendants yet reside. Elizabeth was m. soon after the division of her father's estate. Her portion was south of the Street-road in Thornbury, Chester co., and it is probable that she and Anthony resided thereon during their lives.

The farm is now owned by Samuel J. Sharpless of Philadelphia, who has made extensive and beautiful modern improvements on the property.