Richard Mercer

M, b. 26 May 1657
Father*Edward Mercer b. 3 Jun 1626, d. 27 Jan 1697
Mother*Elizabeth Whitcher b. 1630, d. 12 Dec 1694
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 May 1657Richard Mercer was born on 26 May 1657 at Thorpe Mandeville, Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, also reported as 03 May 1657.1
He was the son of Edward Mercer and Elizabeth Whitcher.
Baptism31 May 1657Richard Mercer was baptized on 31 May 1657 at Thorpe Mandeville, Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, Father: Edward Mercer
Mother: Elizabeth.1
Baptism record of Richard Mercer 31 May 1657 Thorpe Mandeville, Northamptonshire, England

Citations

  1. [S410] Church of English church records parish registers, by Ancestry.com, Thorpe Mandeville Parish Registers 1559-1720.

Richard Mercer

M, b. 1 August 1688, d. before 1710
Father*Thomas Mercer b. Dec 1655, d. 13 Sep 1716
Mother*Mary Greenaway b. 20 Jan 1665, d. 3 Jun 1723
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 August 1688Richard Mercer was born at Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, on 1 August 1688.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway.
Deathbefore 1710Richard Mercer died before 1710.

Mary Mercer

F, b. 1689, d. 1768
Father*Thomas Mercer b. Dec 1655, d. 13 Sep 1716
Mother*Mary Greenaway b. 20 Jan 1665, d. 3 Jun 1723
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 August 1710As of 26 August 1710,her married name was Pennell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1689Mary Mercer was born at Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, in 1689.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway.
Marriage26 August 1710Mary Mercer married William Pennell, son of Robert Pennell and Hannah Johnson, on 26 August 1710 at Concord Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death1768Mary Mercer died in 1768.

Children of Mary Mercer and William Pennell

William Pennell

M, b. 11 August 1681, d. 1757
Father*Robert Pennell d. c 1728
Mother*Hannah Johnson b. 1640, d. 4 Dec 1711
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1681William Pennell was born on 11 August 1681 at Middleton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, Eighth month 11, 1681.
He was the son of Robert Pennell and Hannah Johnson.
Marriage26 August 1710William Pennell married Mary Mercer, daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, on 26 August 1710 at Concord Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death1757William Pennell died in 1757 at Middleton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

Children of William Pennell and Mary Mercer

Elizabeth Mercer

F, b. 14 August 1692, d. 1751
Father*Thomas Mercer b. Dec 1655, d. 13 Sep 1716
Mother*Mary Greenaway b. 20 Jan 1665, d. 3 Jun 1723
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 September 1712As of 12 September 1712,her married name was Woodward.
Married Name9 September 1716As of 9 September 1716,her married name was Vestal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 August 1692Elizabeth Mercer was born at Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, on 14 August 1692.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway.
Marriage12 September 1712Elizabeth Mercer married Joseph Woodward, son of Richard Woodward and Jane (?), on 12 September 1712 at Concord Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Marriage9 September 1716Elizabeth Mercer married William Vestal, son of William Vestall Sr. and Alice Glover, on 9 September 1716 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death1751Elizabeth Mercer died in 1751 at Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina.
DateLocationDescription
QuakerElizabeth Mercer was (an unknown value.)
1942Cane Creek, Orange, North CarolinaIn 1942 at Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, William and Elizabeth (Mercer) Vestal biography published "From Whence We Came: Cane Creek Meeting sesquibicentennial."
William and Elizabeth (Mercer) Vestal biography published 1942 From Whence We Came - Cane Creek Meeting sesquibicentennial

Child of Elizabeth Mercer and Joseph Woodward

Children of Elizabeth Mercer and William Vestal

Joseph Woodward

M, d. 28 September 1715
Father*Richard Woodward
Mother*Jane (?)
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJoseph Woodward was born at Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Richard Woodward and Jane (?)
Marriage12 September 1712Joseph Woodward married Elizabeth Mercer, daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, on 12 September 1712 at Concord Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death28 September 1715Joseph Woodward died on 28 September 1715 at Chester, Pennsylvania.

Child of Joseph Woodward and Elizabeth Mercer

William Vestal

M, b. 16 September 1692, d. 1746
Father*William Vestall Sr. b. 1667, d. 1701
Mother*Alice Glover b. c 1672, d. a 1700
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 September 1692William Vestal was born at Birmingham Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1692.
He was the son of William Vestall Sr. and Alice Glover.
Marriage9 September 1716William Vestal married Elizabeth Mercer, daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, on 9 September 1716 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death1746William Vestal died in 1746 at Winchester, Frederick, Virginia.
DateLocationDescription
1942Cane Creek, Orange, North CarolinaIn 1942 at Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, William and Elizabeth (Mercer) Vestal biography published "From Whence We Came: Cane Creek Meeting sesquibicentennial."
William and Elizabeth (Mercer) Vestal biography published 1942 From Whence We Came - Cane Creek Meeting sesquibicentennial

Children of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer

Mary Vestal

F, b. 1725, d. 1818
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1725Mary Vestal was born at Pennsylvania in 1725.
She was the daughter of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.
Marriage1743William Jay married Mary Vestal at Winchester, Fredrick Co., VA, in 1743.
Death1818She died in 1818 at New Burlington, Fulton Co., OH.

Child of Mary Vestal and William Jay

John Vestal

M, b. 1717
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Vestal married Ann Potts.
Birth1717John Vestal was born in 1717.
He was the son of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.

David Vestal

M, b. 16 August 1736
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1736David Vestal was born on 16 August 1736.
He was the son of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.

Thomas Vestal

M, b. 8 November 1727
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageThomas Vestal married Elizabeth Davis.
Birth8 November 1727Thomas Vestal was born on 8 November 1727.
He was the son of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.

William Vestal

M, b. 1720
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1720William Vestal was born in 1720.
He was the son of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.

James Vestal

M, b. circa 1730
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1730James Vestal was born circa 1730.
He was the son of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.

Jemima Vestal

F, b. 1737
Father*William Vestal b. 16 Sep 1692, d. 1746
Mother*Elizabeth Mercer b. 14 Aug 1692, d. 1751
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1737Jemima Vestal was born in 1737.
She was the daughter of William Vestal and Elizabeth Mercer.

Ann Mercer

F, b. 1693, d. before 15 September 1722
Father*Thomas Mercer b. Dec 1655, d. 13 Sep 1716
Mother*Mary Greenaway b. 20 Jan 1665, d. 3 Jun 1723
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 October 1713As of 28 October 1713,her married name was Pierce.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1693Ann Mercer was born at Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, in 1693.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway.
Marriage28 August 1713Ann Mercer married Joshua Pierce, son of George Pierce and Ann Gainer, on 28 August 1713 at Concord Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.1
Deathbefore 15 September 1722Ann Mercer died before 15 September 1722.

Children of Ann Mercer and Joshua Pierce

Citations

  1. [S254] Colonial Families in the U.S. unknown record type, by unknown photographer.

Joshua Pierce

M, b. 5 January 1684, d. 15 September 1752
Father*George Pierce
Mother*Ann Gainer
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 January 1684Joshua Pierce was born at Gloucestershire, England, on 5 January 1684.
He was the son of George Pierce and Ann Gainer.
Marriage28 August 1713Joshua Pierce married Ann Mercer, daughter of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, on 28 August 1713 at Concord Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.1
Marriage15 September 1722Joshua Pierce married Rachel Gilpin, daughter of Joseph Gilpin and Hannah Glover, on 15 September 1722.1
Death15 September 1752Joshua Pierce died on 15 September 1752 at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 68; Prove Date from will 23 Sep 1752.
DateLocationDescription
Joshua Peirce, b. 5th January, 1684; d. 15th September, 1752; m. (firstly) 28th August, 1713, Anna MERCER, dau. of Thomas and Mary MERCER of Westtown, Pa; m. (secondly) 15th September, 1722, Rachel GILPIN of Birmingham, Ga., dau. of Joseph and Hannah (GLOVER) GILPIN of Birmingham, Ga.
1. GEORGE, b. 5th May, 1714; d. 2d October, 1775; m. Lydia ROBERTS.
2. Mary, b. 3d March, 1717; m. William CLOUD.
3. Ann, b. 20th October, 1718; m. (firstly) Caleb MENDENHALL; m. (secondly) Adam REDD.1
23 August 1752Joshua Pierce left a will on 23 August 1752 Joshua Peirce. East Marlborough. 8/23/1752. September 23, 1752. C. 365. Provides for wife Rachel. To son George 5 shillings. To son Joshua the plantation I purchased of Daniel Harry, containing 177 acres. To son Joseph, a lot in Wilmington containing 31 perches, also 5 shillings. To son Caleb that part of my plantation I now live on containing 189 acres. To son Isaac at 21, the remainder of plantation containing 122 acres being the north part thereof. To daughters Mary Cloud and Ann Mendenhall £40 each. Executor: Son Caleb.2

Children of Joshua Pierce and Ann Mercer

Citations

  1. [S254] Colonial Families in the U.S. unknown record type, by unknown photographer.
  2. [S229] Pennsylvania Wills Chester County Wills, by Pennsylvania, Book Page: C:365.

Thomas Mercer Jr.

M, b. 29 August 1690, d. 28 January 1758
Father*Thomas Mercer b. Dec 1655, d. 13 Sep 1716
Mother*Mary Greenaway b. 20 Jan 1665, d. 3 Jun 1723
Thomas Mercer signature 1733
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 August 1690Thomas Mercer Jr. was born at Aynho-on-the-Hill, Northampton, England, on 29 August 1690.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway.
Engagement26 February 1710Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor were engaged on 26 February 1710 at Chester Monthly Meeting, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Engagement announcement of Thomas Mercer Jr and Hannah Taylor 26 Feb 1710 Chester Monthly Meeting, Delaware, PA
Marriage26 January 1711Thomas Mercer Jr. married Hannah Taylor, daughter of Josiah Taylor and Elizabeth Pennell, on 26 January 1711 at Springfield Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death28 January 1758Thomas Mercer Jr. died on 28 January 1758 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 67.
Burialafter 28 January 1758He was buried after 28 January 1758 at Old Caln Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Probate19 June 1759His estate was probated on 19 June 1759 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
Probate account of estate for Thomas Mercer died 28 Jan 1758 Chester PA
DateLocationDescription
QuakerThomas Mercer Jr. was (an unknown value.)
11 February 1733Orphan's Court, Chester, PennsylvaniaOn 11 February 1733 at Orphan's Court, Chester, Pennsylvania, Request for guardianship for children of Joseph Mercer by uncles Thomas Mercer and John Wickersham; also listed as 1734.
11 Feb 1733 Chester County, PA Orphans Court for children of Joseph Mercer - uncles Thomas Mercer and John Wickersham as guardians
before 28 January 1758Chester, PennsylvaniaHe left a will before 28 January 1758 at Chester, Pennsylvania, Thomas Mercer of Westtown. January 28, 1758. Adm. to Thos and Dan'l Mercer.1

Children of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor

Citations

  1. [S229] Pennsylvania Wills Chester County Wills, by Pennsylvania.

Hannah Taylor

F, b. 1692, d. 1758
Father*Josiah Taylor b. 11 Mar 1668, d. 19 Mar 1765
Mother*Elizabeth Pennell b. 26 Nov 1670
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1710As of 1710,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1692Hannah Taylor was born at Pennsylvania in 1692.
She was the daughter of Josiah Taylor and Elizabeth Pennell.
Engagement26 February 1710Hannah Taylor and Thomas Mercer Jr. were engaged on 26 February 1710 at Chester Monthly Meeting, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Engagement announcement of Thomas Mercer Jr and Hannah Taylor 26 Feb 1710 Chester Monthly Meeting, Delaware, PA
Marriage26 January 1711Hannah Taylor married Thomas Mercer Jr., son of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, on 26 January 1711 at Springfield Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death1758Hannah Taylor died in 1758.
Burial1758She was buried in 1758 at Old Caln Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.
DateLocationDescription

Children of Hannah Taylor and Thomas Mercer Jr.

Rachel Mercer

F, b. 2 June 1712
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 December 1728As of 23 December 1728,her married name was Davis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 June 1712Rachel Mercer was born at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 2 June 1712.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage23 December 1728Evan Davis married Rachel Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 23 December 1728.

Daniel Mercer

M, b. 14 September 1714, d. 25 June 1807
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1714Daniel Mercer was born at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 14 September 1714.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage20 November 1735Rebecca Townsend married Daniel Mercer at Birmingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 November 1735.
Death25 June 1807He died on 25 June 1807 at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennslyvania, at age 92.
Burialafter 25 June 1807He was buried after 25 June 1807 at Kennett Friends Burial Ground, Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania.
DateLocationDescription
Chester, PennsylvaniaAt Chester, Pennsylvania, History of Chester County, Pennsylvania biography of Thomas Mercer including wife Mary and son Joseph and grandson Daniel (son of Thomas.)
19 June 1759Chester, PennsylvaniaDaniel Mercer was the administrator of Thomas Mercer Jr.'s estate on 19 June 1759 at Chester, Pennsylvania.

Children of Daniel Mercer and Rebecca Townsend

Robert Mercer

M, b. 26 September 1716, d. 3 February 1785
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1716Robert Mercer was born at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 26 September 1716.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage1 September 1734Olive Pyle married Robert Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1734.
Death3 February 1785He died on 3 February 1785 at Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, at age 68.

Children of Robert Mercer and Olive Pyle

Evan Davis

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage23 December 1728Evan Davis married Rachel Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 23 December 1728.

Rebecca Townsend

F, b. 1710, d. 13 October 1792
Father*John Townsend
Mother*Catherine (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 November 1735As of 20 November 1735,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1710Rebecca Townsend was born at Long Island, New York, in 1710.
She was the daughter of John Townsend and Catherine (?)
Marriage20 November 1735Rebecca Townsend married Daniel Mercer at Birmingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 November 1735.
Death13 October 1792Rebecca Townsend died on 13 October 1792 at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Burialafter 13 October 1792She was buried after 13 October 1792 at Kennett Friends Burial Ground, Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania.

Children of Rebecca Townsend and Daniel Mercer

Olive Pyle

F, b. 1714, d. 1780
Father*William Pyle d. 12 Jan 1789
Mother*Olive Bennett b. 1690, d. 1732
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 September 1734As of 1 September 1734,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1714Olive Pyle was born at Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1714.
She was the daughter of William Pyle and Olive Bennett.
Marriage1 September 1734Olive Pyle married Robert Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1734.
Death1780Olive Pyle died in 1780.

Children of Olive Pyle and Robert Mercer

Thomas Mercer

M, b. 26 August 1718
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1718Thomas Mercer was born on 26 August 1718 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
DateLocationDescription
19 June 1759Chester, PennsylvaniaThomas Mercer was the administrator of Thomas Mercer Jr.'s estate on 19 June 1759 at Chester, Pennsylvania.

Ann Mercer

F, b. 8 August 1720, d. 16 January 1786
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 April 1763As of 20 April 1763,her married name was Seal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 August 1720Ann Mercer was born on 8 August 1720 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage20 April 1763John Polis Seal married Ann Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 April 1763.
Death16 January 1786She died on 16 January 1786 at age 65 Prove date from will.
DateLocationDescription
8 September 1785Chester, PennsylvaniaAnn Mercer left a will on 8 September 1785 at Chester, Pennsylvania, Seal, Ann Polis. Westtown. Sept. 8, 1785. Jan. 16, 1786. To my husband John Polis Seal £13.4 per annum during life. To my brother Daniel Mercer 20 shillings. To brother Robert Mercer £20. To my late sister Hannah Yearsley's children £50, that is £6.5 to each of them, Lydia Smith, Robert, Isaac and Thomas Yearsley, Ann Eavenson, Hannah, Patience and Nathan Yearsley, to be paid them at decease of my husband. To sisters Mary Matlack and Patience Smedley and brother Thomas Mercer, £50 each. To negro Hannah £9. Executor: Brother Thomas Mercer. John Polis Seal's power to his wife dated Sept. 8, 1785, recorded.1

Citations

  1. [S229] Pennsylvania Wills Chester County Wills, by Pennsylvania.

John Polis Seal

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage20 April 1763John Polis Seal married Ann Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 April 1763.

Hannah Mercer

F, b. 28 March 1724, d. 27 December 1770
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameSeptember 1746As of September 1746,her married name was Yearsley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1724Hannah Mercer was born on 28 March 1724 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
MarriageSeptember 1746Thomas Yearsley married Hannah Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, in September 1746.
Death27 December 1770She died on 27 December 1770 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 46.

Children of Hannah Mercer and Thomas Yearsley

Thomas Yearsley

M, b. 19 November 1723, d. 17 June 1770
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 November 1723Thomas Yearsley was born on 19 November 1723 at Thornbury, Chester, Pennsylvania.
MarriageSeptember 1746Thomas Yearsley married Hannah Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, in September 1746.
Death17 June 1770Thomas Yearsley died on 17 June 1770 at Thornbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 46.

Children of Thomas Yearsley and Hannah Mercer

Phebe Mercer

F, b. 20 May 1726
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 August 1743As of 20 August 1743,her married name was Martin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 May 1726Phebe Mercer was born on 20 May 1726 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage20 August 1743John Martin married Phebe Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 August 1743.

John Martin

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage20 August 1743John Martin married Phebe Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 August 1743.

Mary Mercer

F, b. 16 April 1728
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 February 1747 or 1748As of 14 February 1747 or 1748,her married name was Matlack.
Married Name14 February 1747 or 1748As of 14 February 1747 or 1748,her married name was Matlock.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1728Mary Mercer was born on 16 April 1728 at Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage14 February 1747 or 1748Mary Mercer married Nathan Matlack on 14 February 1747 or 1748.

Child of Mary Mercer and Nathan Matlack

Nathan Matlack

M, b. 16 May 1727
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNathan Matlack was also known as Matlock.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1727Nathan Matlack was born on 16 May 1727.
Marriage14 February 1747 or 1748He married Mary Mercer, daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor, on 14 February 1747 or 1748.

Child of Nathan Matlack and Mary Mercer

Patience Mercer

F, b. 31 January 1730 or 1731, d. 1812
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 September 1750As of 1 September 1750,her married name was Smedley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1730 or 1731Patience Mercer was born on 31 January 1730 or 1731 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage1 September 1750George Smedley married Patience Mercer at Concord meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1750.
Death1812She died in 1812.

George Smedley

M, b. circa 1726, d. 4 August 1783
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1726George Smedley was born circa 1726 at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Marriage1 September 1750George Smedley married Patience Mercer at Concord meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1750.
Death4 August 1783George Smedley died on 4 August 1783 at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.

Thomas Mercer

M, b. 18 January 1733, d. 18 March 1816
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1733Thomas Mercer was born on 18 January 1733 at Chester, Pennsylvania, Or 1734.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.
Marriage20 February 1761Jane Hunt married Thomas Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 February 1761.
Marriage3 June 1802He married Lydia Harlan on 3 June 1802 at 2nd marriage for him, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death18 March 1816Thomas Mercer died on 18 March 1816 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 83.
Probate4 April 1816His estate was probated on 4 April 1816 at Chester, Pennsylvania, Will Books K-M, Vol 10-12, 1797-1817.
DateLocationDescription
8 September 1785Chester, PennsylvaniaThomas Mercer witnessed the will of Ann Mercer on 8 September 1785 at Chester, Pennsylvania; Seal, Ann Polis. Westtown. Sept. 8, 1785. Jan. 16, 1786. To my husband John Polis Seal £13.4 per annum during life. To my brother Daniel Mercer 20 shillings. To brother Robert Mercer £20. To my late sister Hannah Yearsley's children £50, that is £6.5 to each of them, Lydia Smith, Robert, Isaac and Thomas Yearsley, Ann Eavenson, Hannah, Patience and Nathan Yearsley, to be paid them at decease of my husband. To sisters Mary Matlack and Patience Smedley and brother Thomas Mercer, £50 each. To negro Hannah £9. Executor: Brother Thomas Mercer. John Polis Seal's power to his wife dated Sept. 8, 1785, recorded.1

Citations

  1. [S229] Pennsylvania Wills Chester County Wills, by Pennsylvania.

Jane Hunt

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 February 1761As of 20 February 1761,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage20 February 1761Jane Hunt married Thomas Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 February 1761.

Lydia Harlan

F, b. 13 July 1766, d. 25 May 1849
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 June 1802As of 3 June 1802,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1766Lydia Harlan was born on 13 July 1766 at West Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Marriage3 June 1802She married Thomas Mercer, son of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor, on 3 June 1802 at 2nd marriage for him, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Death25 May 1849Lydia Harlan died on 25 May 1849 at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 82.

David Mercer

M, b. 3 March 1736 or 1737
Father*Thomas Mercer Jr. b. 29 Aug 1690, d. 28 Jan 1758
Mother*Hannah Taylor b. 1692, d. 1758
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDavid Mercer married Elizabeth Hatton at Chester, Pennsylvania.
Birth3 March 1736 or 1737David Mercer was born on 3 March 1736 or 1737 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Thomas Mercer Jr. and Hannah Taylor.

Ann Wickersham

F, b. 27 April 1696, d. circa 1764
Father*Thomas Wickersham b. 27 Apr 1668, d. 4 Jun 1730
Mother*Ann Grover b. 27 Jun 1668, d. 24 Oct 1697
Ann Wickersham Mercer Coil (Coyle) mark 1735
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnn Wickersham was also known as Wichersham.
Married NameApril 1719As of April 1719,her married name was Mercer.
Married Name1733As of 1733,her married name was Coyle.
Married Name1733As of 1733,her married name was Coile.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 April 1696Ann Wickersham was born on 27 April 1696 at Bolney, Sussex, England, Listed as 2,27, 1696 in Old Style records (actually 27 Apr 1696);
Father: Thomas Wickersham
Mother: Ann.
Quaker birth announcement of Ann Wickersham born 27 Apr 1696 Bolney, Sussex, England
She was the daughter of Thomas Wickersham and Ann Grover.
Christening10 June 1697Ann Wickersham was christened on 10 June 1697 at St Mildred Parish, Poultry, London, England; George Martin was Rector.
MarriageApril 1719She married Joseph Mercer Sr, son of Thomas Mercer and Mary Greenaway, in April 1719 at Kennett Meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Marriage1733Ann Wickersham married Daniel Coyle in 1733 at Pennsylvania.
Deathcirca 1764Ann Wickersham died circa 1764 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
Probate19 June 1764Her estate was probated on 19 June 1764 at Chester, Pennsylvania, Probate petition papers and order papers.
Probate petition papers for Anne (Wickersham) Mercer Coile 19 Jun 1764 Chester, PA
Probate order papers for Anne (Wickersham) Mercer Coile 19 Jun 1764 Chester, PA
DateLocationDescription
after 1706Chester, PennsylvaniaAfter 1706 at Chester, Pennsylvania, Thomas Wickersham children birth dates Kennett Quaker Monthly Meeting.
4 March 1719Recommendation from Quaker Kennett Monthly Meeting for Joseph Mercer, Chester, PennsylvaniaOn 4 March 1719 at Recommendation from Quaker Kennett Monthly Meeting for Joseph Mercer, Chester, Pennsylvania.
before 5 May 1732Chester, PennsylvaniaAnn Wickersham witnessed the will of Joseph Mercer Sr before 5 May 1732 at Chester, Pennsylvania; Mercer, Joseph. May 5, 1732. Adm. to Ann Mercer.1
24 February 1735Ann Wickersham witnessed the probate of the estate of an unknown person and Joseph Mercer Sr on 24 February 1735; Probate by Daniel Coil (Coyle) of accounts from Joseph Mercer estate.

Children of Ann Wickersham and Joseph Mercer Sr

Citations

  1. [S229] Pennsylvania Wills Chester County Wills, by Pennsylvania.

Major John Greene Jr.

M, b. 15 August 1620, d. 27 November 1708
Father*Doctor John Greene b. 9 Feb 1597, d. 7 Jan 1659
Mother*Joanne Tattershall b. 1598, d. 1635
Family history of John Greene Jr (1620 England - 1708 Rhode Island)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMajor John Greene Jr. was also known as Captain John Greene.
Name Variation1648As of 1648, Major John Greene Jr. was also known as Greene.
Name Variation1648As of 1648, Major John Greene Jr. was also known as Greenaway.
Life EventDateDescription
Christening15 August 1620Major John Greene Jr. was christened on 15 August 1620 at St. Thomas, Church of England, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1
Christening record of John Greene 15 Aug 1620 Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
He was the son of Doctor John Greene and Joanne Tattershall.
Marriage1648Major John Greene Jr. married Anne Agnes Almy, daughter of William Almy and Elizabeth Audrey Barlowe, in 1648 at Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island.
Death27 November 1708Major John Greene Jr. died on 27 November 1708 at Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, at age 88.
Burialafter 27 November 1708He was buried after 27 November 1708 at Spring Greene Burial Ground, Rhode Island.
Tombstone of John Greene 1620-1708 Spring Greene Burial Ground, Rhode Island
DateLocationDescription
Major John Greene 1620-1708 was Commisioner to the General Court 1652-3; he was Attorney General 1657-1660; Assistant 1660-90; Colonial Agent to England 1670; member of Gov. Andros Council 1686; Deputy 1664-80; "Major of Main" 1696; Deputy Governer, 1690-1700; Captain, 1676; Major 1685, Colony of Rhode Island. He married Ann Almy 1627-1709.
3 June 1635Boston, MassachussetsMajor John Greene Jr. immigrated with Doctor John Greene on 3 June 1635 at Boston, Massachussets; sailing on the ship "James" 5 April 1635.

Children of Major John Greene Jr. and Anne Agnes Almy

Citations

  1. [S411] Church of English church records parish registers, by Ancestry.com, Salisbury, St Thomas Parish Registers 1570-1653.

William Vestall Sr.

M, b. 1667, d. 1701
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1667William Vestall Sr. was born in 1667 at London, England.
Marriage1692Alice Glover married William Vestall Sr. at London, England, in 1692.
Death1701He died in 1701 at Chester, Pennslyvania.

Children of William Vestall Sr. and Alice Glover

Alice Glover

F, b. circa 1672, d. after 1700
Father*George Glover
Mother*Alice Launfall
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1692As of 1692,her married name was Vestall.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1672Alice Glover was born circa 1672 at London, England.
She was the daughter of George Glover and Alice Launfall.
Marriage1692Alice Glover married William Vestall Sr. at London, England, in 1692.
Deathafter 1700Alice Glover died after 1700 at Pennsylvania.

Children of Alice Glover and William Vestall Sr.

William Jay

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1743William Jay married Mary Vestal at Winchester, Fredrick Co., VA, in 1743.

Child of William Jay and Mary Vestal

Mordecai Mercer

M, b. 20 June 1736, d. after 1790
Father*Robert Mercer b. 26 Sep 1716, d. 3 Feb 1785
Mother*Olive Pyle b. 1714, d. 1780
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1736Mordecai Mercer was born at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1736.
He was the son of Robert Mercer and Olive Pyle.
MarriageAugust 1756Abigail Eachus married Mordecai Mercer, in August 1756.
Deathafter 1790He died after 1790.

Abigail Eachus

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAbigail Eachus was also known as Eachey.
Married NameAugust 1756As of August 1756,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAugust 1756Abigail Eachus married Mordecai Mercer, in August 1756.

William Mercer

M, b. 10 December 1738, d. 3 December 1831
Father*Robert Mercer b. 26 Sep 1716, d. 3 Feb 1785
Mother*Olive Pyle b. 1714, d. 1780
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Ingram married William Mercer.
Birth10 December 1738He was born at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 10 December 1738.
He was the son of Robert Mercer and Olive Pyle.
Death3 December 1831William Mercer died on 3 December 1831 at East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 92.

Child of William Mercer and Mary Ingram

Mary Ingram

F
Father*John Ingram
Mother*Susanna Lathrum
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Ingram was the daughter of John Ingram and Susanna Lathrum.
MarriageMary Ingram married William Mercer.

Child of Mary Ingram and William Mercer

Joseph Mercer

M, b. 11 September 1739, d. 1828
Father*Robert Mercer b. 26 Sep 1716, d. 3 Feb 1785
Mother*Olive Pyle b. 1714, d. 1780
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 September 1739Joseph Mercer was born at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1739.
He was the son of Robert Mercer and Olive Pyle.
Death1828Joseph Mercer died in 1828 at Jackson, Ohio.

Robert Mercer

M, b. 19 July 1741, d. 13 May 1820
Father*Robert Mercer b. 26 Sep 1716, d. 3 Feb 1785
Mother*Olive Pyle b. 1714, d. 1780
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 July 1741Robert Mercer was born at Westtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 19 July 1741.
He was the son of Robert Mercer and Olive Pyle.
Marriage16 November 1766Elizabeth Brown married Robert Mercer at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 16 November 1766.
Death13 May 1820He died on 13 May 1820 at Morgantown, Monongalia, Virginia (now W. VA), at age 78.

Children of Robert Mercer and Elizabeth Brown