Lillian FUSS went to live in Philadelphia
[9588] employed at the Bethlehem Steel Co he remarried after Ada's death
[9589] [S14] "History and Genealogy of the Stonesifer Family of MD and PA"
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_Joshua JEFFERSON _______|
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_Samuel JEFFERSON ___|
| (1797 - 1872) m 1827|
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| |_Eunice TINDALL _________|
| (1772 - 1846) m 1789 |
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|--Lydia Ann JEFFERSON never married
| (1834 - 1923)
| _John CRAVEN ___________________________________+
| | (1741 - 1829) m 1766
| _Thomas CRAVEN Carpenter_|
| | (1767 - 1814) m 1794 |
| | |_Ann STEWART ___________________________________+
| | (1738 - 1776) m 1766
|_Ann CRAVEN _________|
(1794 - 1883) m 1827|
| _Joseph ASPRIL attorney --Deed NC Co DE W2 P110_+
| | (.... - 1802) m 1775
|_Mary ASPRIL ____________|
(1775 - ....) m 1794 |
|_Mary SKEER (SKEAR) ____________________________+
(1755 - ....) m 1775
[2715] Died from shock of a broken hip. Right behind her tombstone is John son of William and Lydia Ball d 2/21/66 age 18. There is a Capt William S Ball also and a Martha Ball age 2 yr 10 months.
[2716] [S147] DE Archives Bible Records File Folders
[2714] "dau of Samuel Jefferson"
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_Wiley D MATHENS _________|
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|--Ray Emmitt MATHENS
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| _Isaac H VANDEGRIFT _+
| | (1797 - 1877) m 1822
| _Alfred VANDEGRIFT La Harp Kansas_|
| | (1830 - 1918) m 1858 |
| | |_Martha VANDEGRIFT __+
| | (1803 - 1878) m 1822
|_Mattie Allen VANDEGRIFT _|
(1866 - ....) |
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|_Mariana PALMER __________________|
(1841 - ....) m 1858 |
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[7190] [S24] Journal of Susannah Elizabeth Vandegrift
[15269]
Wheeler deed, Cecil DB1,p495
1 Col William PEARCE b.c. 1646 d 1720 m. Isabell HOPKINS Isabell's will dated 21 Feb 1728 of Kent Co. probated 22 Apr 1729 vol 1 p 332 William was the son of the High Sheriff of Cecil. He represented Cecil in the Legislature of Maryland in the sessions of 1694, 1706 and 1707. In 1714 and 1715 he was the presiding judge of Kent County Court. Cecil Co. Md deeds bk 2 p 159 says William Pearce of Kent Co., Gentleman to Benjamin Pearce his son for 5 pounds, south side of Bohemia River in Cecil Co. 14 Mar 1710. His will 1720 Kent Co. wills liber 16 folio 333 Annapolis MD His will also in Kent Co. MD vol 1 pg 207ated 9 Feb 1720 probated 5 Mar 1720 His Inventory of Accounts Kent Co. Film 14165 bk 1720-41 p 38 dated 29 Jan 1721 value £1023.7 His will mentions g.son Philemon CHURCH and g. dau. Catherine BLAY Her will mentions (1728) g.dau. Anne BOWERS wife of Thomas BOWERS, g.dau Isabella BECK wife of William BECK and g.dau. Elizabeth TERRY wife of Augistine TERRY Her inventory in Kent Co. MD p 242 film #14165 valued at 429.13.2 3/4 pounds dated 20 Aug 1729 mentions Mary Pearce widow of Daniel ch. Gideon, Benjamin, Daniel, Elizabeth, Isabella, Sarah 1.2 Gideon PEARCE gentleman d Aug 1751 m. Anne WHEELER dau of John WHEELER and sister to Sarah WHEELER wife of Thomas CHRISTIAN and Mary WHEELER wife of Richard PENNINGTON. These sisters are mentioned in a deed dated 9 Mar 1713/4 bk 2 p 256 Cecil Co. Md. John WHEELER being deceased. This deed states John bought land in 1659 on East side of Chesepeke Bay Gideon was mentioned in father's, Col. William Pearce, will 1720. Gideon's will dated 25 Sep 1749 probated 13 Aug 1751 in Kent Co. Md. bk 3 pg 155 mentions wife Ann and children James, George, Daniel, Nathaniel, Isabella, Mary, Andrew, Sarah KENNARD, Elizabeth SCOTT, and Rachel. Gideon's Inventory in Kent Co. MD film # 14166 p 172 valued at 573.13.0 pounds ch. William, James, George, Daniel, Andrew, Nathaniel, Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Isabella, Rachel, Gideon 1.2.2 James PEARCE d 1802 m. 17 Aug 1771 Catharine Susanna SHANNON in Kent Co. Shrewsbury Parish. He and his brother George were willed the plantation "Colechester" by their father 1749 He was also willed a lot in Georgetown "where the school is kept" James was a Vestryman of Shrewsbury Parish. His will dated 21 Aug 1801 Kent Co. Md bk 8 pg 125 probated 22 Mar 1802. In the will be mentions a marriage contract between him and Catharine Susannah SHANNON where she was to receive some lots of land in Georgetown He willed his wife lot # 62 in Georgetown ch. Isabella, James, Gideon, William, Elizabeth, Ann, Catharine 1.2.2.3 Gideon PEARCE m. Julia DICK on 20 Feb 1805 per IGI 88 batch 8336302 She was the dau of Dr. Elisha Cullen DICK of Alexandria, Va. Dr. Elisha DICK was one of the physicians summoned to the bedside of George WASHINGTON during his fatal illness. Gideon was mentioned in father James' will 1802 to get a negro boy named Levi. Gideon lived in Louisiana ch. James Alfred, Ann Ophelia
William 1 came to America in 1660 from England - he was the High Sheriff of Cecil County in 1687.
William II Pearce born circa 1646 - died March 1720 - married Isabella Hopkins (died Feb. 1728).
William was the son of the High Sheriff of Cecil county, MD (William 1). He represented Cecil in the Legislature of Maryland in the sessions of 1694, 1706, and 1707. In 1714 and 1715 he was the Presiding Judge of Kent County court. In his will (1720, Kent Co., 16 folio 333 Annappolis, MD). His will also in Kent Co. MD, Vol 1 page 207, dated Feb. 9, 1720, probated March 5, 1720). His inventory of Accounts (Kent Co., Film No. 14165 book 1720-1741, page 38 dated Jan 29, 1721 valued at 1023.7 pounds. In the Deeds book it list a sale of land to his son Benjamin for 5 pounds a tract on the South side of the Bohemia River in Cecil County. (March 14, 1710, Deeds Bk. 2 page 159). Isabelles will dated Feb. 21, 1728 of Kent County, probated April 22, 1729 (V1 page 332). Her inventory in Kent Co., MD (P242, film #14165 valued at 429.12.2 3/4 pounds, dated Aug. 20, 1729 mentions Mary Pearce widow of her son Daniel.children: CHILDREN: 1. Gideon 2. Benjamin died April 4, 1734 - Married (1) Mary (2) Margaret Ward - July 3, 1734 ª ª ª Children: ª ª ª 1. Mary 2. Daniel born Jan 25, 1729 - wed (1) Sarah Alman 3. Daniel 4. Elizabeth Ward 5. Isabella Johnson (2) wed Col. William Blay of Blay's Range 6. Sarah Hopkins (2nd Husband) - Rogers
3. Gideon Pierce wed Anne Wheeler (daughter of John Wheeler) (2nd wed) June 6, 1734 to Beatrice Codd - St. Pauls Parish (3 KE-312). Beatrice Codd was the daughter of Saint Leger Codd and Mary Francis, who were wed on Oct. 8, 1700 at St. Paul's Parish. (3-KE-251). Gideons will dated Sept. 25, 1749, probabted Aug 13, 1751 in Kent Co. MD (bk 3 page 155). Mentions wife Ann. His inventory (Kent Co. MD Film # 14166, page 172 valued at 573.13.0 pounds. Gideon was High Sheriff of Kent County in 1721. On Oct. 19, 1733, Rosetta Pearce bought from Gideon and Anne Pearce Lot #46 in the town of Georgetown, on the Sassafras River, at Ferry Point (Kent Co. Deeds JS: 419). ª ª ª Children: ª ª ª 1. James born March 22, 1802 in Kent Co. MD 2. George 3. David 4. Andrew 5. Nathaniel wed Sarah >>> Oct. 20, 1715 6. Mary 7. Isabella Freeman died July 27, 1772 8. Sarah Kennard 9. Elizabeth Scott 10. Rachel 1 grandson William 4. James Pearce - born in Kent County, 1730, a son of Gideon and Ann Pierce - James married Catherine Susanna Shannon on Aug. 7, 1771 and they had 7 children: James, Gideon, William, Ann, Catherine and Isabella. James was Court Justice from 1760 to 1764, and 1774, Commision of Tax 1777-1781, and served in the Lower House of the State Legislature, 1782-1785. He died testate in Kent County by March 22, 1802 (Ref: A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1635-1789, page 640). Provided wheat to he military on Jan. 29, 1780. (Ref: Papenfuse's Inventory of Maryland State Papers, Volume 1, No. 11093). In 1774 he served on the Committee of Correspondence (Ref: Scharf's History of Maryland, Volume II). They were married at the Shrewsbury Parish (2 KE-310). He and his brother George were willed the "Colechester" Plantation by their father in 1749. He was also willed a lot in Georgetown "where the school is kept". James was a Vestryman of Shrewsbury Parish from 1756-1793. His will dated August 21, 1801 (Kent. Co., MD, book 8, Page 125, probated March 22, 1802. He left to his wife some lots of land in Georgetown. Lot #62. ª ª ª Children: ª ª ª 1. James born 1787 2. Gideon 3. William born after 1781 4. Elizabeth born 1783 5. Ann 6. Catherine born July 1772 7. Isabella born July 27, 1771 (St. Paul's Parish Vol II) died Dec. 1824, Baltimore MD. Wed Edward Freeman born Oct. 15, 1758 died May 15, 1794 in Kent County MD.
5.Gideon Pearce wed Julia Dick on Feb 20,1805 (IGA 88 batch 8336302).She was the daughter of Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick of Alexandria, VA. Dr. Elisha Dick was one of the physicians summoned to the bedside of George Washington during his fatal illness. Gideon was mentioned in his father James will to get a negro slave boy named Levi. His children were :
James Alfred-b1805 d,Dec 30, 1862***wed Mathilde C. Ringold, wed 2nd wife, Martha J. Lane Laird. Oct 6,1829 in Dorchester County, MD.
Ann Ophelia. wed D. M. Wharton of Botetourt County, VA.
[15270] [S268] American Crossroads
Robert PENNINGTON
Marian PENNINGTON
Edmund Burke PENNINGTON
Mary Tucker PENNINGTON
Elizabeth PENNINGTON
_James PENINGTON named in father's will_+
| (1723 - 1767) m 1742
_Atkey R PENNINGTON ________________________|
| (1759 - 1800) m 1781 |
| |_Elizabeth BEASTON _____________________+
| (1742 - ....) m 1742
_Fredus Ryland PENNINGTON _|
| (1793 - 1856) m 1819 |
| | _Fredus RYLAND _________________________+
| | | (1730 - 1803) m 1755
| |_Martha RYLAND remarries Leonard Vandergift_|
| (1759 - 1821) m 1781 |
| |_Sarah (or Mary) SUTTON ________________+
| (1738 - 1790) m 1755
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|--Edmund Burke PENNINGTON
| (1837 - 1916)
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|_Elizabeth B VANHEKLE _____|
(1800 - 1847) m 1819 |
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[4551]
Merle R Price notes he married Mary Tucker abt 1870
also notes he was born in MD
the Sarah on the census be his sister and not a wife
[4552] [S151] DE Archives Orphan Court Case Files
[4548] [S160] Personal notes Merle R Price PRA
[4549] [S160] Personal notes Merle R Price PRA
[4550] [S160] Personal notes Merle R Price PRA
[15605] [S160] Personal notes Merle R Price PRA
_Johannes STONESIFER _+
| (1794 - 1881)
_Reuben STONESIFER __|
| (1824 - 1876) |
| |_Ann Mary WINE _______
| (1795 - 1875)
_Mahlon STONESIFER ___|
| (1866 - 1947) m 1896 |
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| |_Anna Mary SENTZ ____|
| (1829 - 1918) |
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|--Marian STONESIFER
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|_Annie Virginia FUSS _|
(1874 - 1950) m 1896 |
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[8538] [S14] "History and Genealogy of the Stonesifer Family of MD and PA"
_Christopher VANDEGRIFT marries a KING__________+
| (1732 - 1816)
_Leonard VANDEGRIFT Revolutionary War Accountant_|
| (1756 - 1821) m 1778 |
| |_Rebecca KING __________________________________
| (1738 - 1803)
_William VANDEGRIFT _|
| (1792 - 1829) m 1813|
| | _Thomas SANKEY _________________________________
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| |_Ruth SANKEY ____________________________________|
| (1759 - 1801) m 1778 |
| |_Hannah ________________________________________
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|--William M VANDEGRIFT
| (1820 - 1889)
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| _Elias WALRAVEN _________________________________|
| | (1753 - 1803) |
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|_Mary WALRAVEN ______|
(1796 - 1862) m 1813|
| _Joseph ASPRIL attorney --Deed NC Co DE W2 P110_+
| | (.... - 1802) m 1775
|_Lydia ASPRIL widow of Elias Walraven____________|
(1778 - 1845) |
|_Mary SKEER (SKEAR) ____________________________+
(1755 - ....) m 1775
[6021] [S24] Journal of Susannah Elizabeth Vandegrift
[6019] [S5] Tatnal Tombstone microfilm records 1930
[6020] [S17] "Old Drawyers, The First Presbyterian Church In St. George's Hundred"
[15768] [S24] Journal of Susannah Elizabeth Vandegrift
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