Richard Webb of Gloucester, England and Descendants in Chester County, Pennsylvania

This genealogy presents a brief and incomplete examination of the descendants of Richard and Mary Webb who immigrated to Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, in 1700/01 from Gloucester, England.  I am quite sure there are many more records and sources pertaining to this family than I have included here but hopefully what is presented is sufficient for these purposes.  My purpose is threefold:

• To show the the information and sources for John and Ann Webb of Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, who many claim is the father of John Webb of Exeter Township, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, who married Mary Boone.  This appears highly improbable to this author for reasons that are explained below under John Webb.

• To show the lineage of George Webb and Ann Swayne who has often been mistakenly identified as the son of John Webb and Mary Boone.  Also to show George Webb and Ann Swyane's son George Webb, b. 1758, who married Hannah Farr and is often confused with George Webb, Jr. who died 1836 in Sullivan Co., TN.

• To try and better understand the other Webb families in southeastern Pennsylvania in order to try and understand and identify some Webb families whose parents are not yet known.

Generation No. 1

1. RICHARD WEBB “dyed the 19^th day 7^th Mo 1683”¹ Gloucester, England.  “His wife was probably married Mary Hayward, nee Hollday of Painswick, Gloucester shire, whom he married 29 August 1655 at Rodborough, Gloucester shire”².  The births of all their children appear in the Gloucester, England Monthly Meeting of Friends records.

In late 1700 or early 1701, several children of Richard and Mary Webb immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Their children Richard Webb, John Webb, and their sister-in-law Hannah Lea, widow of their brother Joseph, who had since married John Lea, removed from England to Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

Citing from Three Hundred Years of Quakerism at Brmingham 1690 – 1990³ we find for 27 Aug 1700 O.S.:

Richard and Elizabeth “Richard Webb, John Lea and John Webb all asked Quarterly Meeting at Nailsworth 6th Month 27, 1700 for "certificates to friends in America they having an intent to transport themselves and families thither where upon this meeting gave them certificates." John Lea's wife, Hannah, was the widow of Joseph Webb.

And then from Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting⁴ we then find that on 28th day, 12th month, 1700 (28 Feb 1701 O.S.): "A certificate from Mailsworth Quarterly meeting on behalf of Richard Webb, his wife & family, was read & approved...".  And similary from the same source: 31d, 11m, 1700 (31 Jan 1701 O.S.), "A certificate from Gloucester in Old England on the behalf of John Lee & his family.  Likewise one from the Quarterly Meeting of the said County of Gloucester on the behalf of John Webb & his family were read & approved."

John Webb's will, which identifies some of his siblings, was dated 21 August 1711 and proved 15 March 1715 (Philadelphia Co., PA, Will Book D, p. 44^5,6) in which he names his wife Ann, daughter Susannah the wife of William Monington, brother Richard, sister Mary, sister Sarah the wife of Nathaniel Perrin, sister Rachell Webb, and brother Daniel Webb in Great Britain.  Not named is his brother James, who may have already died, and Joseph who died before 1697 when his widow Hannah Webb married John Lea.

Elizabeth, wife of Richard Webb, and a noted Quaker minister has been well documented in a number of sources and no attempt is made her to document their early movements.

Elizabeth, wife of Richard Webb and Hannah wife of John Lee are named in the Chester Co., Pennsylvania Will of the widow Elizabeth Fishbourn dated October 25, 1709, proved November 28, 1709, Will Book C-178.  And Elizabeth Webb and Hannah Ley are also named in the Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania will of John Otter dated March 6, 1709, proved December 5, 1709, Will Book C-180 and in which John Webb is named one of the executors

Generation No. 2

2. RICHARD WEBB (RICHARD¹) was born 19 Mar 1655/56 O.S. (19d 1mo 1656¹) in Gloucester, England, and died 1719 in Birmingham Twp, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.  He married Elizabeth a noted Quaker minister.

Richard Webb of Birmingham, yeoman. March 2, 1719, 14 March 1719/20. A. 82.  To wife Elizabeth all estate real and personal, to sell the same and pay debts and legacies as follows: To son William, daughter Mary wife of George Brown, daughter Sarah wife of William Delwarth, dau. Esther wife of Jacob Bennett, son Joseph, son Benjamin, son Daniel, son John and son James, £1 each.  Executors: wife Elizabeth.  Witnesses: Henry Nayle, John Bennett, Joseph Brinton. [Chester Co., PA Will Book, 1-82⁷]

3. JOHN WEBB, (RICHARD¹) was born 23 Aug 1661 O.S. in Glousester, England (23d 6m 1661^1,10) and died 13 Dec 1711¹² Philadelphia Co., PA.  He married Ann HORROD 18 Aug 1691 O.S. (recorded as 18d 6m 1691¹) of Gloucester, England.

The birth of only one child of John Webb and Ann Horrod is found in the Gloucester Monthly Meeting records. Daughter Susannah was recorded there on 9d, 8m, 1692 (Gloucester MM records^1,13).  The research of Kathryn Payne and others shows that John and Ann were active in the Quaker community of Gloucester as were Richard Webb and others.  The last record of John Webb in Gloucester, England, found by Kathryn Payne, in A Calendar of the Registers of Apprentices of the City of Gloucester 1595-1700 “11 Sept 1700: turned over by John Webb by consent to Thomas Cooper alias Allen, tailor - Before John Hyett, Alderman”¹⁴.  The following year, now in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania having arrived by Feb 1701¹⁵, the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting records a certificate for John Webb and family:

31d, 11m, 1700, "A certificate from Gloucester in Old England on the behalf of John Lee & his family. Likewise one from the Quarterly Meeting of the said County of Gloucester on the behalf of John Webb & his family were read & approved." [The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol. VI, p. 72; Early Minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting¹⁶,¹⁷]

On the 18d, 4m, 1701 (18 Jun 1701 O.S.), John and Ann Webb are witnesses to the marriage of John Warder and Lydia Goodsonn at Philadelphia, PA as recorded in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting records and they remained active in this Quaker community^18,19:

25d, 5m, 1701, "Edward Shippen reports that he hath sold the Silk sent from Thomas Bond to George Gray and John Webb for £7:10" [Source: The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol. VI, p. 78]

28d, 6m, 1702 Elizabeth and Ann Webb accompany Joseph Hembry and Eleanor Jackman who announce their intention to marry. {Philadelphia MM minutes, The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol. VI, p. 88]

9d, 7m, 1708, Ann Webb, Susanna Webb, & Hannah Webb are witnesses to the marriage of Abraham (Keight) Keite, son of James of Blockly Township Philadelphia Co., PA, and Mary Peters daughter of Thomas of Philadelphia [Philadelphia MM, The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol. II, p. 65]

On February 28, 1708, John Webb is a witness to the will of John Jones a merchant of Philadelphia.  On October 18, 1708, John Webb of Philadelphia, tailor, is named executor in the will of Mary DEAN of Philadelphia and it was witnessed by John Webb's by Susanna Webb and William Monington. In October 1709, "Admin. on the est. of Roger Townsend of (blank) decd. granted 6 Oct. 1709 to John Webb of Phila., taylor [The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vol XX, p. 48; Philadelphia Administration Book "B"'; 1702-1720].

Shortly thereafter the marriage of his daughter Susannah is recorded:

“William Monigton of the City of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania Mrcht and Susanah Webb daughter of John Webb of the said City Taylor” married the 13th day, 8th month, 1709 at the Philadelphia MM²⁰.

On June 12, 1711, Dr. John Goodsonn and John Webb, tailor, are named executors of the will of William DELWYN of Philadelphia [WB C-264].

John Webb died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania leaving a will dated 21 August 1711 and proved 15 March 1715 (Philadelphia Co., PA, Will Book D, p. 44²¹,²²) in which he names his wife Ann, daughter Susannah the wife of William Monington, brother Richard, sister Mary, sister Sarah the wife of Nathaniel Perrin, sister Rachell Webb, and brother Daniel Webb in Great Britain.  The names of John Webb's siblings given in his will, along with his birth, the births of his siblings, his marriage, and the birth of his daughter recorded in the Gloucester, England MM records seem to indicated this is the same John Webb, son of Richard.

In The Journal of the Friends Historical Society, Vol. XI ,1914, p. 133-134²³, is an article “from one of America’s foremost genealogists, Gilbert Cope, of West Chester, PA”, the author of a great many books (at least two of which are referenced below), who records the same regarding John Webb:

“John Webb died in Philadelphia about the year 1711, leaving a widow, Ann, who subsequently became the wife of Nicholas Pyle, and an only child, Susanna, wife of William Monington.  He appears to have been in pretty good circumstances, and by his will gave £20 to each of his brothers and sisters, Richard Webb, Mary Webb, Sarah, wife of Nathaniel Perrin, Rachel Webb and Daniel Webb – the last being in Great Britain.  He also gave his wearing apparel to his kinsman, Joseph Webb, son of Hannah Lea, of Chester County.”

It seems reasonable to conclude that if John Webb and Ann Horrod had children, other than Susannah, that they would have been recorded in the Gloucester or Philadelphia Monthly Meeting records.  Furthermore, John Webb's will makes extensive provisions for his wife Ann, and their daughter Susannah, but gives no indication of any other children.  Quite the opposite in fact, he makes the following provision, in the event his wife died after his daughter and her husband, that leaves little doubt that he had no other children:

“And in case my wife survives my daughter Susannah Monington and her heirs aforesaid and William Monington aforesaid then after my wifes decease I give and bequeath all my real estate to be equally divided between my brothers and sisters now living or those that shall lawfully represent them.”

If John Webb and Susannah had any other children then at least some of them would have been minors at the time of his death.  The effect of the provisions of his will would have effectively disowned any other children and thus it seems unlikely there were other children.

John Webb's will is significant because several authors have stated that John Webb of Oley township and later Exeter township in Berks county, born c1794, who married Mary Boone, was a son of John Webb and Ann Horrod.  In particular, Dr. Donald E. Webb²⁴ identifies this same John Webb who died in 1711 as the father of John Webb of Exeter.  Although Dr. Webb identifies him as the son of Robert Webb of Tetberry rather than the son of Richard born 1661 as noted in the Gloucester Monthly Meeting records.  Quoting from Dr. Donald E. Webb:

“John Webb Sr. died in 1711 according to Quaker records.  He apparently remained in the bounds of Pennsylvania until his death since he retained his Quaker membership in the monthly meeting there.  However, his sons, James Webb, Joseph Webb, Benjamin Webb, Samuel Webb, and John Webb Jr. are said to have settled in Allison Township, what is now called Berks County, Pennsylvania but that part of Berks County was in Philadelphia County in 1720.”

Clearly Dr. Webb is referring to the same John Webb who died in 1711 although he makes no mention of a daughter Susannah nor does he refer to the will of John Webb.  Author P. Dows, Sr²⁵ also makes mention of this family:

“With this couple on the same ship came the brother of Richard, John Webb, father of at least six sons and one daughter, one a son James, a Samuel, a John Jr. this last one Married mary Boone and many of his children moved to North Carolina.”

It is not clear if Dr. Donald Webb relied on the work of Dows or if Dows based his information on the work of Dr. Webb as neither indicate on what athority they based their claims.  Dr. Webb and Dows were both incorrect as noted by the emminant genealogists and authors Gilbert Cope, as noted above, and by William Brooks Fetters in his book Six Columbiana County, Ohio, Pioneer Families, Volume 2.  Fetters, in a footnote referencing the work of Dows, states that Dows apparently confused the children of John Webb of Oley and Exeter with those of John Webb who died in 1711 and refers to the will of John Webb dated 21 August 1711 in Philadelphia.  This author concurs with Cope and Fetters that there is no available evidence, direct or circumstantial, to suggest that John and Ann Webb had any children other than daughter Susannah named in his will.  There is, however, some circumstantial evidence to suggest that John Webb who married Mary Boone was not the son of John and Ann Webb. (See also John Webb and Mary Boone for additional information.)

One Jane YELDALL, widow of Philadelphia, left a will dated March 6, 1726/7, leaving a bequest to servant Anne WEBB; named William MONNINGTON as executor; and was witnessed by Joseph WEBB.  Possibly the Ann Webb, widow of John Webb.

4. JOSEPH WEBB, (RICHARD¹) was born 17 Jan 1663/64 in (O.S.; 17d 11m 1663^1,10) Glousester, England, and died Bef. 1697.  He married 21 Feb 1684²⁷ Hannah HOPTON¹⁰, daughter of Samuel and Mary (WHITCOMBE) HOPTON of Painswick, Gloucester²⁸.  She was born Abt. 1665 and died Darby, PA where she resided with her son-in-law Joseph Bonsall²⁸.  Hannah married (2) 01 Feb 1697/98²⁸ at Gloucester, John Lea of Christian Malford, Wiltshire, England²⁸, John and Joane Lea, with whom she came to America with the children by her first marriage to Joseph Webb.  John Lea was born abt 1661 and baptised 12 Jul 1674²⁸ and died 27 Dec 1726²⁸ Springfield, Chester Co., PA.

This family is very well documented and published in The Ancestry and Posterity of John Lea.  It includes an entire transcription of Hannah's will but an abstract is included here.

Lea, Hannah. Darby. November 16, 1734. October 17, 1735. A.436.  To daughter Hannah Bonsall wearing apparel and household goods.  To son John household goods.  To daughter Hannah Allen £20.  To daughter Mary Pilkington £2.  To son Isaac Lea £40.  To daughter Hannah Bonsall £40.  To son John £40.  To grandchildren by my son Joseph Webb deceased and Mary his wife, Hannah, Joseph and Sarah £20 when 21.  To my 6 grandchildren by Edward Pilkington and my daughter Mary, viz Thomas, Mary, Hannah, Sarah, Ann and Edward £20 when 21.  Remainder to son in law Joseph Bonsall and son John also executors. [Chester Co., PA WB A-436³⁷]

Generation No. 3

5. WILLIAM WEBB (RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born Abt. 1688 in Gloucester, England^8,9, and died 1753 in Kennett Twp, Chester, PA⁹.  He married Rebecca HARLAN 22 Mar 1709/10^9,34daughter of George HARLAN and Elizabeth DUCK.  She was born 17 Oct 1688⁹ in New Castle Co., PA (now Delaware), and died 17 Aug 1775⁹ in Kennett Twp, Chester, PA.

George Harland "Upon the first day of March, 1713, he deeded 203 acres to his son-in-law, William Webb, for a consideration of 30 pounds. " (Harlan Genealogy⁹)

25 Apr 1727, William Webb witness to deed by Michael Harlan, Michael Harlan "of London Grove in ye County of Chester" to Michael Harlan, Jr., (Harlan Genealogy⁹)

14 Nov 1730, William Webb witness to will of Ezekiel Harlan of the County of Chester (Harlan Genealogy⁹)

October 11, 1741, named in the will of his brother Daniel of Kennett.

William Webb died in 1753 leaving a will recorded in Chester Co., PA:

WEBB, WILLIAM. Kennett. Esquire. Dated Aug 26, 1749, proved May 28, 1753. C. 418.  Provides for wife Rebecca including plantation whereon I live during life and £500, she to provide for grandson William Webb until he is 21.  To son William the plantation whereon he dwells which I bought of Samuel Pyle.  To grandson William, son of William the plantation whereon I dwell and other life estate of wife at her decease, also to said grandson £200.  To grandson Stephen Webb £20.  To granddaughter Rebecca Webb £100 at 21 or marriage.  To grandson Ezekiel Webb £10 at 21.  To sister Esther Bennett of Kennett £5.  To friend Dr. Samuel Pyle my best suit of clothes.  Executor: Son William Webb.  Wit: William Cooper, George Miller, Thomas Harlan, Samuel Pyle, Samuel Grubb, Mary Grubb.

* Mentions brother Daniel Webb deceased, also land rental to Elizabeth McNeil. (Wright³⁵)

Rebecca's father died in 1732 naming her and her husband as executor:

HARLAN, GEORGE. Bradford, Co. of Chester, Pennsylvania. Yeoman. 11 mo. 23, 1732/3. May 31, 1732. E.188.  Wife: Mary.  Children: John, Joell, Michael, George, Rebeckah, Dinah, Hannah.  Exec: Wm. Webb (of Kennet).  Wit: Josiah Taylor, Richa. Buffington, Richard Buffington Junr.

Rebecca died in 1775 leaving a will of that is very helpful in identifing members of her family:

Rebecca Webb. Widow of Wm. Kennett. Dated Sep 25, 1764, proved Aug. 29, 1775.  To grandson Wm. Webb £75.  To grandson Stephen Webb £30.  To granddaughter Rebecca Taylor £30.  To grandson Ezekiel Webb £50.  To granddaughter Jane Webb £35.  To grandson Wm. Webb's daughter named Rebecca £20 at 18.  To Benj. Taylor, Jr. son Joseph £15 at 21 and to his son Wm. £15 at 21.  To granddaughter-in-law Wm. Webb's wife Sarah £8.  To cousin Jane, wife of Robt. Brown, to cousin Rebecca Blackburn £5.  To servant girl Mary Carson case of drawers.  To grandson-in-law Benj. Taylor, Jr., to daughter-in-law Wm. Webb's widow Elizabeth walnut table.  To grandson Wm. Webb all remainder of estate, also Executor.  Letters c.t.a to Stephen Webb. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

6. JOSEPH WEBB, (RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born Abt. 1697 in Glouscestshire, England⁸.  He married Ann WILLIS 13 Sep 1722^8,36 daughter of John WILLIS and Esther BRINTON.

John Willis of Thornbury, yeoman. March 28, 1745. August 16, 1745. B. 186.  Provides for wife Esther including plantation I now live on containing about 270 acres during life.  To son Benjamin the plantation at his mothers death.  To son Henry 1 shilling.  To daughter Mary wife of John Wall 1 shilling.  To Jos. Webb, husband of daughter Ann in her lifetime 1 shilling.  To son John's son John 1 shilling.  To daughter Esther wife of Stephen Foulk 1 shilling.  To the surviving children of son Edward 3 shilling.  To daughter Sarah wife of Thomas Ward 1 shilling.  Executrix: wife Esther.  Witnesses: Samuel Bettle, Joseph Brinton Jr. [Chester Co., PA WB B-186³⁷]

7. BENJAMIN WEBB (RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born Abt. 1700 in Of Kennett Twp, Chester, PA, and died 1723.  He married Rachel NICHOLIN Bef. 1723, daughter of Joseph NICHOLIN and Susanna.  Rachel married (2) William CROSS bef 1758

NICHOLIN, JOSEPH. Concord. October 5, 1758. March 9, 1765.  To wife Susanna plantation whereon I now dwell in Concord bought of Morgan Jones deceased during life and to be disposed of by will as she shall think proper.  Also my plantation in Concord bought of Elizabeth Parks, widow.  To daughter Mary, wife of John Davis of Birmingham 5 shillings.  To daughter Patience, wife of Edward Bennett of Thornbury 5 shillings.  To wife Susanna all remainder of estate during life and at her death to be divided between my daughter Rachel, wife of William Cross of Concord and Susanna Webb, my granddaughter, daughter of Benjamin Webb of Kennett.  Executors: Wife and son in law William Cross.  Letters to Cross, the other being deceased.  Witnesses: Joseph Chamberlin, John Hall, Samuel Rutter. [Chester Co., PA, WB not stated³⁷]

8. DANIEL WEBB, (RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born Bet. 1704 - 1705³⁹ of Kennett Twp, Chester, PA, and died Oct 1741⁴⁰ in Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA.  He married Mary HARLAN 28 Nov 1727 O.S. (28d, 9mo, 1727⁴¹)in Kennett Square MM, Chester Co., PA , daughter of Ezekiel HARLAN and Ruth BUFFINTON.  She was born 12 Jun 1709 O.S. in Kennett Square MM, Chester Co., PA (12d, 4mo, 1709^40,42), and died 07 Jun 1750⁴⁰.O.S., (4d, 7mo, 1750); bur. Friends' Burying Grounds, "Old" Kennet Meeting House.

Daniel Webb of Kennet, yeoman. October 11, 1741. October 20, 1741. B. 99.  Provides for wife Mary inc profits of real estate until son Daniel is of age, for breeding up and schooling of children.  To son Daniel my plantation with the land bought of John Hopes paying legacies as follows.  To his sister Elizabeth £20 when 21.  To sons George, Ezekiel, Joshua and daughter Mary £20 each.  Executors: wife Mary, friend Thomas Harlan and brother in law Ezekiel Harlan.  Letters to widow and Ezekiel Harlan.  Witnesses: Wm. Webb, James Few, Jacob Bennett. [Mentions that his brother William had erected a dam on a corner of his land.] [Chester Co., PA WB B-99³⁷]

Mary Harlan's father, Ezekiel, died leaving a will dated 14 Nov 1730, proved 14 Dec 1731: "to my Daughter Mary the wife of Daniel Webb the sum of Five Shillings" [Chester Co., PA WB A-341].

Mary Harlan's mother, the widow Ruth Harlan of Kennett, died leaving a will dated Jan 10, 1743/4, proved Feb 12, 1743/4:

To sons Ezekiel, Joseph and Benjamin Harlan 5 shillings each.  To daughter Mary widow of Daniel Webb £5.  To daughter Elizabeth White and daughter Ruth wife of Daniel Leonard wearing apparel also to daughter Ruth the house and 14 acres of land where I now dwell during life and afterward to son Benjamin.  Son Benjamin to be put apprentice to brother in law Charles Turner of Birmingham to learn to trade of Cordwainer.  Executor: son Ezekiel and son in law Wm. Harlan of W. Mar, overseers.  Witnesses: Jos. Taylor, John Walker, Thos. Worrall. [Chester Co., PA WB B-153]

Mary died in 1750 and on Jun 18, 1750 administration was granted to her son Daniel Webb.

Daniel Webb and Mary Harlan children's are recorded in the Kennett Monthly Meeting records⁴³:

Daniel Webb son of Daniel and Mary Webb was borne ye 26th of ye 5th moth 1726 on the 6th day of ye week at 9 at night

Elizabeth Webb Daughter of Daniel and mary Webb was borne ye 23rd of ye 6th moth 1730 on the first day of the week at 2 in moring

George Webb son of Daniel and Mary Webb was born ye 15th of ye 6th moth 1732 on the 3rd day of ye week at one in the morning.

Ezekel Webb son of Daniel and mary Webb was Born the 9th of ye 3 or 5th 1734 on the first day of the week at one in ye monrning [probably born the 5th month since “th” is used instead of “rd”]

Joshua Webb son of Daniel Webb and mary his Wife was Born ye 12th of ye 4 or 7 ?? 2nd of ye week aboght Eight at night in ye year 1737

Mary Webb Daughter of Daniel & Mary Webb was Bron the 25th of 11th mo 1739 about nine oclock in ye morning ye 6th day of the week

9. JAMES WEBB, (RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 19 Jan 1708/09, O.S. (11, 19, 1708^8,9)and died 26 Oct 1785⁹ in Lancaster Twp, Lancaster, PA.  He married (1) Martha FLEMMING 15 Apr 1731³⁶.  He married (2) Hannah EVANS 15 Dec 1742^49,50 daughter of William and Hannah EVANS.  She died probably died before 1757 as she is not named in her father's will although her husband and children are named.  He married (3) MRS. Jane (EDGE) PARKE 10 Aug 1763^36,51 widow of Thomas PARKE, and daughter of Jacob EDGE and Sarah JONES.  She was born Nov 3, 1715⁵² recorded in Chester MM and died 1784 Lancaster Co., PA.

According to Biographical History of Lancaster County 1872 by Alex. Harris, page 616, James Webb was a member of the Legislature almost every year from 1747 through 1777.

Hannah Evans father William Evans, of Lampeter Twp, died leaving a will dated Oct 13, 1757, proved May 2, 1758 naming Son-in-law: James Webb (wife's name not stated) and grandchildren: John, Jane and Joseph Webb [Lancaster Co., PA Will Abstracts].

Jane Edge, third wife of James Webb, is named in the will of her father Jacob Edge, of Nether Providence, Chester Co., PA dated 3 Feb 1720, proved 25 Feb 1720 [Chester Co., PA WB A-97⁵³].  After Jacob's death his widow Sarah married Caleb Cowpland and Jane is named in the will of her mother Sarah Cowpland of Chester Borough, dated 11 Feb 1758, proved 29 Apr 1758, which names her as daughter Jane, wife of Thomas Parke [Chester Co., PA WB B-112⁵³].  Jane Edge married her first husband Thomas Parke on Feb 26, 1739⁵⁴ and he died in East Caln, Chester Co., PA leaving a will dated 15 Oct 1758, proved 28 Nov 1758 naming his wife Jane and children Robert, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Hannah, and Thomas⁵³.

On Mar 23, 1763⁵⁰ James Webb requests a certificate from the Sadsbury MM to the Bradford MM to marry Jane Park.  And on Jan 1, 1764⁵⁵ Jane Webb produces a certificate from Bradford Monthly to the Sadsbury Monthly Meeting for herself, and four children: Rebecca, Hanna, Thomas and Jacob Park.  On Aug 21, 1765⁵⁵, James Webb requests a certificate from the Sadsbury MM to the Bradford MM for his stepchildren Thomas and Rebecca Parke to remove to his brother Robert and notes that their mother, Jane Webb also lives with Robert.  On Oct 18, 1769⁵⁵, James Webb requests a certificate from the Sadsbury MM for stepson Jacob Park (son of Thomas Park deceased) being an apprentice to William Dawson, to Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Jame Webb died in 1784 leaving a will:

WEBB, JANE Lancaster Twp. February 27, 1781 April 5, 1784: Wife of James Webb (her second husband.  The name of first being --- Park).  Children: Robert Park, Thomas Park, Jacob Park, Rebecca Park, Sarah wife of Owen Biddle and Hannah wife of Benj. Poultney.  Grandchildren: Thomas and Jane Park (children of Robert).  Ex.: Jacob Park and Benjamin Poultney. [Lancaster Co., PA Will Abstracts⁵⁶]

James Webb, of Lancaster Twp, died leaving a will dated Dec18, 1784, proved March 1, 1785 naming children: James, Elizabeth wife of Isaac Webb and William.  Ex.: William Webb. [Lancaster Co., PA Will Abstracts⁵⁷].  Interestingly, none of the children by his second marriage are named.

10. JOSEPH WEBB, (JOSEPH², RICHARD¹) was born in Gloucester, England, and died 18 Nov 1731⁵⁸ O.S.; buried the 19th⁵⁹.  He married Mary ALLEN Apr 28, 1718^58,60 O.S. (28d 2mo 1718), daughter of Nehemiah ALLEN and Mary EARLMAN.  She was born May 19, 1718 O.S. (19d 3rd Month 1697⁵⁸). and died 20 Sep 1740⁶¹ O.S. recorded in Philadelphia MM records.

Nehemiah Allen, of Philadelphia City, will dated February 28, 1735/6, proved July 28, 1736, names daughter Mary Webb [Philadelphia Co., PA WB E-376]

See also: Comissioner Nathaniel Allen, Citizen of Two Worlds by Aubrey Haines Baldwin.

Generation No. 4

11. WILLIAM WEBB, (WILLIAM³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 13 Jan 1710/11 O.S. (13d 11m 1710^65,66) in Kennett Twp, Chester, PA , and died Abt. Jul 1764 in Kennett, Chester, PA.  He married Elizabeth HOOPES 23 Nov 1732, O.S. (23d 9m 1732^65,66), daughter of Daniel HOOPES and Jane WORRILOW and the sister of Christina HOOPES who married Daniel WEBB below.  Elizabeth (HOOPES) WEBB married (2) 21 May 1767⁶⁷, at the Kennett Meeting House, Thomas WELCH of Kennett Twp.  She was born 13 Mar 1715/16 O.S. (13d 1m 1716^65,66) in of West Town, and died 09 Dec 1803⁶⁸ in Kennett Twp, Chester, PA.  Elizabeth, “daughter-in-law” is named in the will of her husband's mother Rebecca Webb.

WEBB, WILLIAM. Kennett. Dated Aug 22, 1763, proved Aug 6, 1764.  Provides for wife Elizabeth.  To son William £5.  To son Stephen plantation whereon I now dwell with land adjoining purchased of Thomas Fisher containing in the whole 327 acres, giving to granddaughter Rebecca, daughter of son William, a heifer at 10 years of age.  To son Ezekiel plantation in East Marlborough purchased of Abraham Parker's Executor containing about 75 acres at 21, also £200.  To daughter Rebecca, wife of Benjamin Taylor, Jr. £5.  To daughter Jane Webb £100 at 18.  To grandson Joseph Taylor £5 at 14.  To grandson William Taylor £10 at 14.  Executors: Wife and son Stephen.  Witnesses: John Hoopes, Phebe Carter, Joseph Pierce. [Chester Co., PA, WB not stated³⁷]

On 11 Sep 1780 the Kennett MM issued a certificate for Thomas Welch & Elizabeth to the New Garden MM and on 4 Feb 1786 the New Garden MM issued a certificate to the Kennett MM for Thomas Welch & Elizabeth his wife.

Welch, Elizabeth, Kennett.  Feb. 27, 1790: Jan. 7, 1804.  To daughter Jane White all wearing apparel.  To son Ezekiel Webb £75 in trust for use of daughter Jane White, and what remains after her decease to 4 grandchildren Ezekiel, Rebecca, Hannah and Sarah White; also to said grandchildren articles of household furniture.  To grandsons William and Stephen Webb silver tablespoons.  To grandson Harlan Webb $1.  To granddaughter Rebecca Webb, daughter of son Stephen, a small Bible.  To granddaughters Ann and Hannah Webb articles named.  Residue to son Stephen, who is Executor [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

12. DANIEL WEBB, (DANIEL³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 26 Jul 1728^69,70, O.S. Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA, died there 07 Jun 1773⁷¹.  He married Christina HOOPES, 24 May 1749⁷², at Kennet Meeting, daughter of Daniel HOOPES and Jane WORRILOW.  She was born 30 Oct 1723⁷¹ O.S. and died 31 Dec 1815⁶⁹.  Christina was the sister of Elizabeth Hoopes who married William Webb above.

Daniel Webb. Kennett. 6/17/1773. June 29, 1773.  Provides for wife Christiana.  To daughter Naomi Lamborn 5 shillings.  Executors to sell part of plantation in Kennett and proceeds to wife and 5 children, viz., Daniel, Ruth, Thomas, Orpha and Eli Webb to be divided when sons are 21 and daughters 18.  Remainder to be sold at death of wife and divided among surviving children, sons to have double portion.  Executors: Wife and son-in-law Jesse Harry. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

13. GEORGE WEBB (DANIEL³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 15 Aug 1732^11,75 (O.S) recorded in Kennett Square MM, Chester Co., PA and died before 22 Nov 1786 as on that date a complaint against his daughter Mary is recorded in the Sadsbury MM: “Mary, daughter of George Webb deceased, charged with fornication”.  As recorded in the New Garden MM records, “George Webb of ye Township of Kennit in ye County of Chester& Province of Pennsylvania son of Daniel Webb Decesd”, married Ann SWAYNE 10 Apr 1754^75,76 at the Londongrove Meeting, Chester Co., Pennsylvania,, daughter of William SWAYNE and Elizabeth DELL [View complete transcription of marriage record].  She was born May 1735⁷⁵ in East Marlborough Twp, Chester, PA, and died 24 Apr 1764^75,77.

Shortly after their marriage, a certificate of removal is recorded in the Newark/Kennett MM records dated 5^th day of the 4^th mo 1754 to the Sadsbury MM in Lancaster Co., PA where the births of their children are recorded.  On the 4^th day of the 11^th month, 1754⁷⁷ the Sadsbury MM recorded receipt of a certificate from the Newark Monthly Meeting for George Webb.  They apparently later returned to Chester County, as on 17 Jun 1772⁸⁰ a certificate was requested from the Sadbury MM for George Webb's children William, George, Elizabeth and Mary Webb to New Garden Monthly Meeting.

There is a marriage for a George Webb & Rebecca Stalker/Staeker in Lancaster Co., PA on Jul 25, 1766 at the St. James Episcopal Church but it is unclear if this is the same George Webb, son of Daniel.

Generation No. 5

14. WILLIAM WEBB, (WILLIAM⁴, WILLIAM³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 26 Nov 1736 (O.S., 26d, 9m, 1736⁸¹) Kennett Township, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, and died 07 Jun 1773⁸¹ in Kennett, Chester Co., PA at age 36 and is buried in the Kennett Burying ground.  He married Sarah SMITH 16 Nov 1758⁸², at London Grove, daughter of John and Dorothy SMITH of East Marlborough, Chester Co., PA.  Sarah WEBB, of Kennett Twp, widow of William WEBB, married 28 Dec 1775⁸³, at the Kennett MM, as the second wife of Christopher HOLLINGSWORTH of Christian Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.  Christopher HOLLINGSWORTH, son of Thomas, had previously married 24 Apr 1765⁸⁴, at the Centre MH, Elizabeth CHANDLER, daughter of Thomas CHANDLER (see also Ezekiel Webb below who married Christopher HOLLINGWORTHS' daughter Elizabeth).  Sarah (SMITH) HOLLINGSWORTH was born 17 Nov 1743⁸⁵ and died 28 Feb 1781⁸⁶.  Sarah is also named in the will of Rebecca Webb, her first husband's grandmother.

William Webb. Kennett. Dated Apr 7, 1773 proved June 14, 1773.  Provides for wife Sarah.  To daughter Rebecca Webb £200 at 18, also messuage and 20 acres at death of wife, furniture.  To Wm. Webb son of brother Stephen £3.  To Wm. Webb son of cousin Isaac 40 shillings at 21.  To my aunt Sarah Hall £2.  Remainder to wife and daughter subject to maintenance of grandmother Rebecca Webb.  Executors: Wife Sarah and brother Ezekiel. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

Sarah (Hoopes) Hall was the sister of William's mother Elizabeth.

15. STEPHEN WEBB, (WILLIAM⁴, WILLIAM³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 23 Feb 1738/39⁸⁷ O.S.in Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA and died there 08 Sep 1787^87,88; and is buried in Kennett Burying ground.  He married 17 Sep 1766⁸⁷ Hannah HARLAN, daughter of Isaac HARLAN and Hannah FEW who married 25d, 2mo, 1744⁸⁹.  She was born Jul 1, 1747⁸⁷ O.S. in Chester Co., PA and died 29 Sep 1825⁸⁸ in Kennett Twp and is buried in Kennett Burying ground.

Webb, Stephen. Pennsbury. Sept. 19, 1787. Adm. to Hannah Webb. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

16. REBECCA WEBB (WILLIAM⁴, WILLIAM³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 25 Jul 1741, and died 02 Jul 1775.  She married 01 Nov 1758⁹¹ at Kennett Meeting House, Benjamin TAYLOR, son of Benjamin TAYLOR and Sarah NOOKES of Kennett, Chester Co., PA.  He was born 11 APR 1737 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and died 18 OCT 1781 in East Caln, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  Rebecca and Benjamin Taylor, Jr. and their sons Joseph and William are named in the will of Rebecca's grandmother Rebecca Webb dated Sep 25, 1764.

17. EZEKIAL WEBB (WILLIAM⁴, WILLIAM³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born Aug 1747 in Kennett Square MM, Chester Co., PA^78,49, and died 26 May 1828^92,93.  He married (1) Cordelia JONES 07 Jan 1773 in Birmingham MM, Chester, PA^78,49, daughter of John JONES and Sarah TAYLOR.  She died 27 Jun 1785^92,94.  He married (2) Elizabeth HOLLINGSWORTH 25 Oct 1787⁹⁵ at Kennett MM, daughter of Christopher HOLLINGSWORTH and his first wife Elizabeth CHANDLER.  She was born 02 Jan 1766⁹⁶ in Kennett Twp, Chester, PA, and died 07 Sep 1825⁹⁴.  Her father, Christopher HOLLINGSWORTH, married second Sarah Smith, widow of Ezekiel's brother William WEBB above.

Cordelia's mother Sarah Jones, a widow of East Bradford, died leaving a will dated January 13, 1775, proved June 10, 1775, naming among others her daughter “Cordilla Webb”. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

18. MARY WEBB, (DANIEL⁴, DANIEL³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 02 May 1750⁶⁹ Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA and died 10 Jan 1818.  He married 27 Oct 1768¹⁰¹ at Kennett MM Jesse HARRY, son of Hugh & Elizabeth HARRY.

Hugh Harry of Kennett. 3/29/1760. June 24, 1760.  Provides for wife Elizabeth.  To son James 10 acres of land to be surveyed off plantation where I now dwell.  To daughter Elizabeth Harry £20 ""at her first marriage"".  To son Stephen £5.  To son Jesse £5.  To son Benjamin £5.  To son Nathan £5.  To son Thomas £5.  My 3 younger children, Jesse, Benjamin and Nathan to be put to trades at 16.  All remainder of estate real and personal to son Evan, also Executor. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

19. NAOMI WEBB, (DANIEL⁴, DANIEL³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 24 Jan 1752⁶⁹ Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA and died 16 Jun 1801¹⁰³.  She married 22 Nov 1770¹⁰⁴, at Kennett MH, John LAMBORN of Kennett, as his second wife, son of Robert LAMBORN and Sarah SWAYNE.  He was born 15 Feb 1733/34 O.S., (15d, 12m, 1733¹⁰³)in London Grove, Chester Co., PA and died 2 Dec 1800¹⁰³.  He had married (1) Lydia LEWIS, daughter of William and Elizabeth LEWIS, and she died 3 Jul 1768¹⁰³.

Robert Lamborn. Londongrove. 11/3/1775. Nov. 27, 1775.  To youngest son Thomas a tract of land being part of the plantation I now live on at the north end thereof containing about 16 acres.  All remaining real and personal to wife Sarah during life.  To son Wm. and 3 daughters, viz., Ann Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher and Sarah Mendenhall 20 shillings each.  Remainder at death of wife to 5 sons, viz., Robert, Francis, John, Thomas and Josiah.  Executors: Wife Sarah and son Robert. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

Lamborn, John. Kennett. 11-30-1800. Dec. 9, 1800.  Provides for wife Naomi.  To son Lewis household goods.  To son Thomas all remainder of estate, real and personal, paying legacies.  To daughter Susanna Pyle, to sons Daniel and Aquilla £5 each.  To son Cyrus £10. To son Eli £15.  To youngest son William £20.  Executor: Son Thomas. [Chester Co., PA WB not stated³⁷]

20. THOMAS WEBB, (DANIEL⁴, DANIEL³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 28 Feb 1758⁶⁹ Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA and died 25 Jan 1822¹⁰⁵, in Kennett at age 63, buried in the Kennett burying ground.  He married (1) 31 Dec 1778¹⁰⁶ at Kennett MM, Betty SWAYNE, daughter of Francis SWAYNE and Betty BAILY.  She was born 1 Aug 1758⁶⁹ and died 18 Dec 1790¹⁰⁵ Kennett, Chester Co., PA at age 32 and is buried in the Kennett buring ground.  He married (2) Bef. 1796 Mary WAY, daughter of Abel WAY¹⁰⁵.

The Kennett Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., PA, on 12 Jan 1786¹⁰⁷ issued a certificate of removal for James Webb, wife Betty, and children Phebe & Naomi, to the Crooked Run Monthly Meeting in Virginia which was received there on 31 May 1786¹⁰⁸.  Thomas' brother Eli had also removed to the Crooked Run MM the year prior.

21. ORPAH WEBB, (DANIEL⁴, DANIEL³, RICHARD², RICHARD¹) was born 25 Apr 1760^69,109 Kennett Twp, Chester Co., PA and died 05 Feb 1786¹¹⁰ Chester Co., PA buried Kennett Burying Ground.  She married Samuel HARLAN, born 3 Apr 1756¹⁰⁹; died 26 Jul 1818¹¹⁰, buried Kennett Burying Ground, son of Joseph and Edith HARLAN,.  He married (2) Elizabeth PASSMORE daughter of Enoch PASSMORE¹¹⁰.