First Generation

1. Thomas Fitzwater,,, was born on 3 Mar 1652/3 in Hanworth, England. He immigrated in Oct 1682 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about 4 Aug 1699 at the age of 46 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Thomas was buried on 6 Aug 1699 in Old Friends' Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 2 Nov 1699 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number SMR09411. England's King Charles II owed considerable money to Admiral Penn of the Royal Navy. When the Admiral died, his son William Penn inherited the debt. Instead of paying the debt in money, the King gave William Penn a large section of land in the New World, between the New York and Maryland colonies. In 1681, William Penn sent to his colony several ship-loads of colonists, mostly Quakers. It was not until the following year that he set sail himself. Thomas Fitzwater came from the village of Hanworth, about 12 miles southwest of the city of London. On July 27, 1682, Thomas Fitzwater loaded iron and nails onboard the ship "Welcome" in the port of London. Shortly after the 21st, the Fitzwater family was onboard and the ship was ready to leave the Thames. The ship sailed around the North Foreland and along the Kent coast to its anchorage in the Downs. This was a quiet roadstead before the ancient towns of Sandwich and Deal, where they waited for fair winds. Thomas Fitzwater and his family had embarked with William Penn and 116 other passengers, enough to fill a ship twice its size. They sailed on the ship "Welcome," Robert Greenaway, master, sailing from Deal on August 30, 1682. William Penn wrote that it was two weeks before they saw the last of England, six more before they sighted land in America. The ship made the capes of Delaware on October 22, after a voyage of 52 days, and came up to Philadelphia soon thereafter. William Penn, with Thomas Fitzwater and the others, landed at "Upland," now called the city of Chester, on October 27, 1682. During the passage, small-pox broke out on the vessel and over 30 of the passengers died of small pox, among them, Thomas' wife and two children, Josiah and Mary. A detailed description of the Fitzwater family's journey to Pennsylvania is given in Sheppard's "Passengers and Ships Prior to 1684." The "Holme's Map of the Province of Pennsylvania," 1681, shows Thomas Fitzwater as an original purchaser of land in an area of what is now Fitzwatertown. This is confirmed by Sheppard who continues that "In about 1686, Thomas Fitzwater was granted by William Penn a tract of 1,000 acres. The Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Vol. IX, pages 714, 714 and 752 note that Thomas Fitzwater was a Member of the Assembly of Bucks County, 1682-1683, and of Philadelphia County, 1688-1690. Chapter IV of The History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, notes that Thomas Fitzwater was co-author of the first charter of Pennsylvania (see website under Sources). Egle's Early Pennsylvania Land Records notes that at a meeting of the Commissioners the first day of January1689-90, "Thomas Fitzwater requesting that he might purchase the 150 acres of land he took upon Rent (24 April 1687) in the Mannor of Springetts Berry with an addition to it of fifty acres; Resolved that the said Thomas Fitzwater paying to Israel Hobbs twenty pounds (to whom the Proprietary is in debt) they will make him a purchase title to the 200 acres." At a meeting on 17 March 1690, the Commissioners granted that he "take up about sixteen hundred acres of land." Thomas Fitzwater settled Fitzwatertown, near what is now Oreland in Montgomery County. Soon afterwards he made an extremely important discovery - a deposit of lime on his land. At that time, bricks needed for building of homes were brought from England, due to lack of lime in Colonial America. They were used as ballast in the sailing ships crossing the Atlantic, a trip that then took six weeks or longer. Fitzwater's discovery led to the building in 1693 of the first road into the wilderness. Its construction was ordered by Penn. The road began at the Port of Philadelpia and terminated at a lime kiln that Fitzwater had erected. Then, as now, the road was known as the Limekiln Pike (Route 152). Building of the road brought about the erection of the first inn in the area, the Fitzwatertown Inn, which stood at the present day junction of Jenkintown Road and the Limekiln Pike. It served the needs of mule cart drivers carrying the lime from Fitzwater's kiln to Philadelphia fro the making of bricks eagerly sought by the Colonists for the building of dwellings. Lime for these local kilns was used in the building of Independence Hall." The above is from the history of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, PA, contained in the pamphlet "The

Heritage of Fort Washington." An article in the July 21, 1927, Ambler Gazette details the graves in the Fitzwater family burial plot and provides some history of the family. The burial plot is located on what is now Twining Road, about half way between Susquehanna Road and Route 152. Fitzwatertown Road is just to the southeast.

Thomas Fitzwater and Mary Cheney were married on 8 Jun 1672 in London, Middlesex, England. The marriage was attended by John and George Fitzwater. The formerprobably the father and George a brother. Also attending were Anthonyand John Cheney, possibly brothers of the bride. The Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School, 30 School Lane, Willow Grove, PA, was named after Thomas. Mary Cheney was born about 1650 in Truro, Cornwall, England. She died in Sep 1682 at the age of 32 in at sea. She has reference number 8786.

Thomas Fitzwater and Mary Cheney had the following children:

2 i. Thomas Fitzwater Jr., born 3 May 1673, Hanworth, Middlesex Co., England; married Mary Foster, abt 1695, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Mary Potts, abt 25 Oct 1732, Philadelphia Co., PA; died Mar 1747/8, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

3 ii. George Fitzwater, born 28 Aug 1674, Kingston-on-Thames, England; married Mary Hardiman, 10 Oct 1707, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 19 Mar 1749/50, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

iii. Josiah Fitzwater was born on 28 Nov 1676 in Kingston-on-Thames, England. He died in Sep 1682 at the age of 5 in at sea. He has reference number 11170.

iv. Mary Fitzwater was born on 6 Nov 1678 in Kingston-on-Thames, England. She died in Sep 1682 at the age of 3 in at sea. She has reference number 11169.

v. Child Fitzwater was born in Feb 1680/1 in Hanworth, England. He died in Feb 1680/1 at the age of 0 in infancy.

Thomas Fitzwater and Elizabeth Whiton were married on 3 Apr 1684 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Their marriage certificate was signed by John cheny, JohnFittzwalter, George Fittzwalter, Rich. Bland, John Hath, RobertChankley and Lucrettia Cooke. Elizabeth Whiton was born about 1640 in Truro, Cornwall, England. She immigrated in Apr 1682 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 24 Oct 1720 at the age of 80 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Elizabeth was buried about 27 Oct 1720 in Old Friends' Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11427. Although some records show her death as 30 June 1720, the Palmerfamily bible contains the entry "October ye 24th Ano Dom 1720,Elizabeth Fitchwater Departed this Life and was buried in Philadelphiain Friends Burying Ground."Elizabeth's first husband, George Palmer, purchased 5,000 acres inPennsylvania from William Penn in February 1682. Holme's 1681 map ofthe Province of Pennsylvania shows the name Elizabeth Palmer next tothat of Thomas Fitzwater. It would appear that Thomas Fitzwater andGeorge Palmer purchased adjacent land from William Penn and that sinceboth Thomas and Elizabeth lost their spouse while crossing theAtlantic, their subesquent union in marriage was prompted by theproximity of their land. Sheppard comments that the second wife ofThomas Fitzwater created a scandle among the Friends by leaving him,nor could several committees from the Meeting argue her intoreturning.

Second Generation

2. Thomas Fitzwater Jr. (Thomas-1) was born on 3 May 1673 in Hanworth, Middlesex Co., England. He immigrated in Oct 1682 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in Mar 1747/8 at the age of 74 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas had his estate probated on 9 Apr 1748 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 8787. The following from the HISTORY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTYPENNSYLVANIA, ILLUSTRATED, 1884; EDITED BY THEODORE W. BEAN: It is known that Thomas Fitzwater owned real estate and carried on lime-burning at the present village of Fitzwatertown before June, 1705, when he had sent in a petition for a road from his kilns to Pennypack Mills; but it was not attended to until 1725. His father, Thomas Fitzwater, with sons, Thomas and George, came from Middlesex, England, and arrived in the ship "Welcome," with William Penn, in November 1682. His wife, Mary, and children, Josiah and Mary, died on the passage. He originally settled in Bucks County, which he represented in the Assembly in 1683. He afterwards removed to Philadelphia, and was again in the Assembly in 1690. He was a preacher among Friends, and died October 6, 1699. In the assessment of Upper Dublin in 1776, John Fitzwater is rated for three hundred acres of land and a grist-mill. Mathew and John Fitzwater, probably sons, are mentioned thereon. John Fitzwater, a descendant of this family and an extensive lime-burner and real estate owner, died at Fitzwatertown, May 13, 1857, in his eighty-fourth year, and was buried in the family burying-ground near by. He was owner of a portion of the Emlin estate, on which is the large mansion used by Washington as his headquarters, while the army lay in the vicinity of Whitemarsh. Fitzwater as a surname has now become extinct in Upper Dublin. Thomas had 150 acres in Whitpain Township, Philadelphia County, in 1734. The following appeared in the Ambler Gazette, page 2, on 14 July 1898: "THE FITZWATER GRAVEYARD. This old family burial place is about one-third of a mile northeast of the tollgate at Fitzwatertown, on the east side of the road running to Horsham. It is on the north side of a steep declivity, the surface of the country here being quite rugged. Here is a walled space, within which are many graves and a less number of tombstones. The area enclosed is 20 perches. It is a very small part of 222 acres, conveyed by John Penn, Thomas Penn and Richard Penn in 1740 to Thomas Fitzwater and which by his will of 1742 was given to his son, John Fitzwater. In 1780 John Fitzwater conveyed 118 acres of it to his brother, Matthew Fitzwater, for £400. Just when this spot began to be used by the family for a burying ground is not apparent, but it was before the Revolution. The oldest stone with an inscription is to the memory of Thomas Fitzwater, who died in 1771. In 1799 there was a formal conveyance of 20 perches from Matthew Fitzwater to John and George Fitzwater. In 1847 it was conveyed by John Fitzwater as trustee to Jacob Fitzwater. Besides the tomb of Thomas Fitzwater, mentioned above are the following: 1795, John Fitzwater; 1889, Jan. 26, Robert E. Potter, born Aug. 25, 1834; 1877, March 25, Jacob Fitzwater, born Jan. 4, 1830; 1879, Feb 7, George W. Fitzwater, born April 3, 1823; 1876, April 3, Jacob Fitzwater, born Sept. 19, 1789; 1876, March 22, Tacy, his wife, born Feb. 22, 1795; 1842, July 2, Robert McCurdy, son of Robert and Hannah McCurdy, born Nov. 15, 1748, reaching his 94th year; 1857, May 10, John Fitzwater, born July 12, 1776; 1877, March 16, Mary Fitzwater, born May 27, 1802." Then followed the following: "FITZWATERTOWN.This old hamlet took its name from the Fitzwater family and has been known as such for more than 100 years. Here is Niblock's hotel, a store, the old mill, limekilns and a dozen or more dwellings, situated in the deep depression through which passes one of the branches of Sandy Run. There has been no appreciable growth of the village for a long while. Its connection with the outside world is at Edge Hill or Oreland, only a mile away, however, and the turnpike, as of yore, furnishes the avenue of communication north and south." "The Fitzwater mill was one of the earliest in Montgomery county. It is propelled by the waters of Sandy run, here flowing from the eastward and crossing the pike. The mill, now belonging to Samuel Conrad, is on the east side of the highway and near the north bank of the stream. As elsewhere mentioned, William J. Buck speaks of this mill as existing in 1705, and then owned by Thomas Fitzwater. Of course the present structure was built at a much later period. The plantation upon which was the mill was inherited by John Fitzwater in 1742, who in turn conveyed part of it to Mathew Fitzwater in 1780, comprising 118 acres." "The same estate came into possession of George Fitzwater and which was sold after his death in 1826 by Sheriff Christian Snyder to William Jarrett. Only the next year, 1827, the will of William Jarrett conveyed the property to his children, who were Ann Jarrett, Mary, wife of William Hallowell; Jane, wife of Thomas Thompson; Hannah, wife of William Penrose; Tacy, wife of Charles Lippencott. Later the property came into possession of Mrs. Isaac Hallowell and Mrs. Jane Lippencott. It was bought by John W. Price of Israel Hallowell in 1852. The next conveyance was in 1863 from John W. Price to Catharine, wife of William W. Price. Lastly it was sold by William W. Price in 1869 to Samuel Conrad, who by the date of 1898 has become an aged man of over 80 years.

Thomas Fitzwater Jr. and Mary Foster were married about 1695 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary Foster, daughter of Allen Foster and Mary Duffield, was born in 1682 in Lower Dublin, Philadelphia Co., PA. She died about 1730 at the age of 48 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She was buried about 1730 in Pennepack Baptist Churchyard. Mary has reference number 8788.

Thomas Fitzwater and Mary Foster had the following children:

4 i. Thomas Foster Fitzwater III, born 1701, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Martha Fitzjarral, abt 1726, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Rosannah Reed, abt 1753, Philadelphia Co., PA; died abt 5 Oct 1761, Whitpain, Philadelphia Co., PA.

5 ii. Martha Fitzwater, born abt 1705; married John Davis, 29 Dec 1729, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6 iii. Sarah Fitzwater, born abt 1705, Philadelphia Co., PA; married William Robinson, 23 Dec 1718, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; died Oct 1761, Philadelphia Co., PA.

7 iv. Deborah Fitzwater, born abt 1710, Montgomery Co., PA; married John Lukens, 26 Jun 1734, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 5 Oct 1755, Montgomery Co., PA.

8 v. George Fitzwater, born 1 Jul 1713, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Mary Walker, 6 Oct 1739, First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA; died abt Nov 1760, Philadelphia Co., PA.

9 vi. John Fitzwater, born 29 Jan 1714/5, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Elizabeth Tyson, 24 Apr 1742, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 28 Mar 1794, Montgomery Co., PA.

10 vii. Hannah Fitzwater, born 17 Apr 1718, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Robert McCurdy, 16 Jun 1740, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; died Montgomery Co., PA.

viii. Mary Fitzwater was born about 1730. She has reference number 12419.

Thomas Fitzwater Jr. and Mary Potts were married about 25 Oct 1732 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary Potts, daughter of David Potts and Alice Croasdale, was born about 1693 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died after 16 Nov 1742 at the age of 49 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11172.

3. George Fitzwater, (Thomas-1) was born on 28 Aug 1674 in Kingston-on-Thames, England. He died on 19 Mar 1749/50 at the age of 75 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 15 Jun 1750 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA., George has reference number 11171. The Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Vol. IX, page 731, notes that George Fitzwater was a Member of the Common Council in 1717. George Fitzwater was a prominent merchant in Philadelphia and the grandfather of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. His biography is limited because none of his sons survived him and his descendants all came from daughters. The nearest of kin who signed the marriage certificate of George and Mary Fitzwater were Thomas Fitzwater, his brother, John Palmer, his half-brother, Samuel and Hannah Carpenter, Samuel and John, their sons, Hannah, their daughter, and her husband William Fishbourne, Hannah Hardiman, the bride's sister, Thomas Mitchell, Thomas Iredell and Rebecca his wife, Sarah Story, Catherine Jones, and Susanna Woodworth. Thomas Mitchell married Sarah, daughter of John and Sarah Denny. Samuel Carpenter and Hannah his wife signed the marriage certificate as "nearest relatives after the bride's mother" (from the book Samuel Carpenter and his Descendants). George Fitzwater, a man of large wealth, died in 1750.

George Fitzwater and Mary Hardiman were married on 10 Oct 1707 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Their marriage certificate reads in part: "Whereas George Fitzwater ofthe city of Philadelphia in y Province of Pensylvania Merchant andMary Hardiman Daughter of Abraham Hardiman late of the said CityMerchant deceased Having declared their Intentions of marriage witheach other before several Monthly Meetings of the people of God calledQuakers in Philadelphiasaid according to the good order used amongthem Whose proceedings therein after a deliberate considerationthereof and having consent of parties & relations concerned nothingappearing to obstruct were approved of by the said Meetings Now theseare to Certify ..." Among those signing the certificate were HannahHardiman and Thomas Fitzwater. Mary Hardiman, daughter of Abraham Hardiman and Dyana, was born about 1675. She

died about 16 Sep 1731 at the age of 56 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She was buried on 19 Sep 1731 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary has reference number 11193.

George Fitzwater and Mary Hardiman had the following children:

11 i. Deborah Fitzwater, born abt 1710, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Christopher Clymer, 3 Feb 1733/4, Philadelphia Co., PA; died abt 3 May 1740, Philadelphia Co., PA.

12 ii. Rebecca Fitzwater, born abt 1710, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Thomas Hogg, 6 Feb 1733/4, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 22 Jul 1744, Philadelphia Co., PA.

iii. Abraham Fitzwater was born about 1710. He died on 12 Jan 1722/3 at the age of 13 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 13217.

iv. George Fitzwater was born about 1710. He died on 1 Jul 1718 at the age of 8 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 13218.

v. Thomas Fitzwater was born about 1710. He died on 22 Oct 1725 at the age of 15 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 13219.

13 vi. Hannah Fitzwater, born abt 1715, Philadelphia Co., PA; married William Coleman, 26 Nov 1737, Philadelphia Co., PA; died aft 1769, Philadelphia Co., PA.

14 vii. Mary Fitzwater, born abt 1715, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Peregrine Hogg, abt 1735; married Francis Richardson, 30 Oct 1742, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 30 Sep 1771, Philadelphia Co., PA.

15 viii. Martha Fitzwater, born abt 1715, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Joseph Morris, 12 Feb 1740/1, Philadelphia Co., PA.

16 ix. Sarah Fitzwater, born abt 1715, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Isaac Griffiths, 25 May 1745, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 19 Jul 1764.

17 x. Elizabeth Fitzwater, born abt 1715, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Joseph House, abt Mar 1745/6, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 7 Jan 1748/9.

Third Generation

4. Thomas Foster Fitzwater III (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1701 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about 5 Oct 1761 at the age of 60 in Whitpain, Philadelphia Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 14 Oct 1761 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Thomas has reference number 11174.

Thomas Foster Fitzwater III and Martha Fitzjarral were married about 1726 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Martha Fitzjarral was born about 1710. She died about 1750 at the age of 40 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11247.

Thomas Foster Fitzwater and Martha Fitzjarral had the following children:

18 i. Martha Fitzwater, born 19 Dec 1726, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Abijah Wright, abt 1760, Philadelphia Co., PA; died aft 1766.

19 ii. John Fitzwater, born 29 Jan 1726/7, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Judith West, abt 1755, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 1786, Rockingham Co., VA.

20 iii. Thomas Fitzwater, born 1729, Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Sarah Logan, abt 1758, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 9 Dec 1797, Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

21 iv. Mary Fitzwater, born 24 Dec 1733, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Matthias Tyson, 1 May 1753, Philadelphia Co., PA.

22 v. William Fitzwater, born abt 1735, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Ann McCaslen, abt 1760, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Catherine , abt 1770, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 1824, Rockingham Co., VA.

Thomas Foster Fitzwater III and Rosannah Reed were married about 1753 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Rosannah Reed was born about 1715. She has reference number 11853.

Thomas Foster Fitzwater and Rosannah Reed had the following children:

i. Catherine Fitzwater was born about 1755 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11854.23 ii. Deborah Fitzwater, born abt 1757, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Moyer, abt 1780, Philadelphia Co.,

PA; died aft 1794.24 iii. Joseph Fitzwater, born abt 1759, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Catharine , abt 1780; died abt 1823,

Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY.iv. Jeremiah Fitzwater was born about 1761 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 11857.

5. Martha Fitzwater (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1705. She has reference number 11175.

Martha Fitzwater and John Davis were married on 29 Dec 1729 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. John Davis was born about 1700. He has reference number 11849.

6. Sarah Fitzwater (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1705 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died in Oct 1761 at the age of 56 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11173. Her father's will left 5 shillings to "Sarah Robeson."

Sarah Fitzwater and William Robinson were married on 23 Dec 1718 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. William Robinson was born about 1700. He has reference number 11848.

William Robinson and Sarah Fitzwater had the following child:

i. Joel Robinson was born in 1740. He has reference number 20189.

7. Deborah Fitzwater (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1710 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 5 Oct 1755 at the age of 45 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 7 Oct 1755 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Deborah has reference number 11176.

Deborah Fitzwater and John Lukens were married on 26 Jun 1734 in Philadelphia Co., PA. John Lukens, son of William Lucken and Elizabeth Tyson, was born in 1715 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 18 Mar 1788 at the age of 73 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 20 Mar 1788 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. John has reference number 11788. LUKENS, JOHN. Horsham. March 9, 1788. March 25, 1788. 1.138 To wife Dorothy, 25 pds. yearly. To grandson Azor, farm of 150 acres. He to pay 25 pds. yearly to wife. For repairing walls of burying grounds on Fitzwater land in Upper Dublin, 10 pds. in care of daughter in law Hannah. To Ann Davis, brought up by testator, 10 pds. To granddaughter Susanna, 1/3 rem. To granddaughter Deborah, 1/3 rem. To daughter in law Hannah, income of remaining 1/3. At her death to be divided among her 3 children: Azor, Susannah and Deborah. Execs: Daughter in law Hannah Lukens, and grandson, Azor Lukens. Wit: James Spencer, Abraham Lukens.

John Lukens and Deborah Fitzwater had the following children:

i. William Lukens was born on 15 Oct 1736 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 15 Jul 1737 at the age of 0 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 11789.

25 ii. William Lukens, born 12 Oct 1738, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Hannah Tyson, 26 Jan 1760, Montgomery Co., PA.

iii. Thomas Lukens was born on 7 Jul 1740 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 4 Mar 1741/2 at the age of 1. He was buried about 7 Mar 1741/2 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas has reference number 11791.

iv. Mary Lukens was born on 5 Oct 1746 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 6 May 1754 at the age of 7 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 9 May 1754 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Mary has reference number 11792.

8. George Fitzwater (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 1 Jul 1713 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about Nov 1760 at the age of 47 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 3 Dec 1760 in Philadelphia Co., PA. George has reference number SMR09415. George's will can be found in Philadelphia Co., Will Book M, page 6, and additional information in Philadelphia 1769, Philadelphia Co., Deed Book I 10, page 463. He resided in Upper Dublin Township, Philadelphia/Montgomery County. He was bequeathed in his father's will the large sum of £120, whereas the others had to be content with five shillings. It can be assumed that the others had already received their share.

George Fitzwater and Mary Walker were married on 6 Oct 1739 in First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA. Another reference on the internet indicates they were married on 10 September 1739 at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Mary Walker, daughter of Elizabeth , was born about 1720 in Pottsbrove, Bucks Co., PA. She died about 1758 at the age of 38 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 8790.

George Fitzwater and Mary Walker had the following children:

26 i. Joseph Fitzwater, born abt 1739, Montgomery Co., PA; married Hannah Stahl, abt 1760, Philadelphia Co., PA; died aft Sep 1835, Montgomery Co., PA.

27 ii. Martha Fitzwater, born abt 1745, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Thomas Stockdale, abt 1780, Montgomery Co., PA.

28 iii. Thomas Fitzwater, born abt 1745, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Sarah , abt 1765; died 1797.29 iv. Abel Fitzwater, born abt 1745, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Hannah Stockdale, 7 Apr 1775, Bucks

Co., PA; married Esther Foster, 24 Dec 1801, Hartsville, Bucks Co., PA; died abt 10 Feb 1830, Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

30 v. Mary Fitzwater, born abt 1745; married Jeremiah Wills, abt 1770, Philadelphia Co., PA.vi. Ruth Fitzwater was born about 1750. She has reference number 11183.

vii. Elizabeth Fitzwater was born about 1750 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11184.

9. John Fitzwater (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 29 Jan 1714/5 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 28 Mar 1794 at the age of 79 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 30 Mar 1794 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. John had his estate probated on 6 Apr 1794 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He served in the military during the Revolutionary War John was enrolled in Capt. John Mann's 8th Company, Fourth Battalion of the Pennsylvania Militia, serving at Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown and other places during the Revolutionary War. The following appeared in the Ambler Gazette, page 2, on 14 July 1898: "The Fitzwater mill was one of the earliest in Montgomery county. It is propelled by the waters of Sandy run, here flowing from the eastward and crossing the pike. The mill, now belonging to Samuel Conrad, is on the east side of the highway and near the north bank of the stream. As elsewhere mentioned, William J. Buck speaks of this mill as existing in 1705, and then owned by Thomas Fitzwater. Of course the present structure was built at a much later period. The plantation upon which was the mill was inherited by John Fitzwater in 1742, who in turn conveyed part of it to Mathew Fitzwater in 1780, comprising 118 acres." "The same estate came into possession of George Fitzwater and which was sold after his death in 1826 by Sheriff Christian Snyder to William Jarrett. Only the next year, 1827, the will of William Jarrett conveyed the property to his children, who were Ann Jarrett, Mary, wife of William Hallowell; Jane, wife of Thomas Thompson; Hannah, wife of William Penrose; Tacy, wife of Charles Lippencott. Later the property came into possession of Mrs. Isaac Hallowell and Mrs. Jane Lippencott. It was bought by John

W. Price of Israel Hallowell in 1852. The next conveyance was in 1863 from John W. Price to Catharine, wife of William W. Price. Lastly it was sold by William W. Price in 1869 to Samuel Conrad, who by the date of 1898 has become an aged man of over 80 years. FITZWATER, JOHN. Upper Dublin. March 14, 1791. April 8, 1794. 1.392 To son John, 40 acres. He to pay to daughter Mary Spencer, 35 pds. To daughter Sarah Lukens, bond and mortgage, given to Matthew Tyson. Matthew Tyson and wife to live in house on said land and have firewood during life. Rem. of estate equally to daughters Mary Spencer and Sarah Lukens, except bonds given by sons Matthew and John. Execs: Sons Matthew and John. Wit: Isaac Knight, John Cleaver.

John Fitzwater and Elizabeth Tyson were married on 24 Apr 1742 in Philadelphia Co., PA. The marriage certificate was in the possession of the Misses Fitzwaterof West Philadelphia. Elizabeth Tyson, daughter of Matthias Tyson and Mary Potts, was born on 15 Oct 1723 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 26 Jan 1771 at the age of 47 in Fitzwatertown, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 29 Jan 1771 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Elizabeth has reference number 11192.

John Fitzwater and Elizabeth Tyson had the following children:

i. Thomas Fitzwater was born on 10 Apr 1743 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 7 Jan 1771 at the age of 27 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 9 Jan 1771 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas has reference number 11194. The family of Thomas Fitzwater is detailed in the records of theAbington Monthly Meeting, although S. T. Tyson's book indicates, page45, that this Thomas died unmarried, on 7 January 1771. Mary Cole'sbook, page 10, indicates he died unmarried on 7 Jan 1774.

31 ii. Matthew Fitzwater, born 25 Mar 1745, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Sarah Bewley, 25 Nov 1772, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 24 Jan 1803, Montgomery Co., PA.

iii. John Fitzwater was born on 25 Nov 1746 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died before 15 Jul 1748 at the age of 1 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 12539.

32 iv. John Fitzwater, born 15 Jul 1748, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Hannah Lukens, 21 Apr 1774, Montgomery Co., PA; died 11 Sep 1795, Montgomery Co., PA.

v. Hannah Fitzwater was born about 1750. She has reference number 11195.33 vi. Mary Fitzwater, born 10 Apr 1751, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Samuel Spencer, 25 Apr 1774,

Philadelphia Co., PA.34 vii. Sarah Fitzwater, born 30 Sep 1761, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Abner Lukens, 10 Apr 1783,

Philadelphia Co., PA; died 20 Sep 1801.

10. Hannah Fitzwater (Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 17 Apr 1718 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah has reference number 11177.

Hannah Fitzwater and Robert McCurdy were married on 16 Jun 1740 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Robert McCurdy was born about 1700. He died in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Robert has reference number 11850.

Robert McCurdy and Hannah Fitzwater had the following child:

i. Robert McCurdy Jr. was born on 15 Nov 1748 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 2 Jul 1842 at the age of 93 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 5 Jul 1842 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Robert has reference number 12279. His tombstone is marked "In Memory of Robert Mccurdy, Son of Robertand Nannah McCurdy," with the dates of his birth and death.

11. Deborah Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1710 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died about 3 May 1740 at the age of 30 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She was buried on 6 May 1740 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Deborah has reference number 11444.

Deborah Fitzwater and Christopher Clymer were married on 3 Feb 1733/4 in Philadelphia Co., PA. The records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting contain an entry on 27April 1735 indicating that Deborah Clymer, late Fitzwater, wasdisowned for marrying out of unity. Christopher Clymer, son of Richard Clymer, was born on 11 Aug 1711 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He was baptized on 14 Aug 1711 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about 25 Jul 1746 at the age of 34 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Christopher was buried on 27 Jul 1746 in Christ Church Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 11845.

Christopher Clymer and Deborah Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Elizabeth Clymer was born about 1735. She died on 20 Jan 1738/9 at the age of 4. She has reference number 13484.

35 ii. George Clymer, born 11 Mar 1738/9, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Elizabeth Meredith, 18 Mar 1765, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 23 Jan 1813, Morrisville, Bucks Co., PA.

12. Rebecca Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1710 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 22 Jul 1744 at the age of 34 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11445. The records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting indicate that RebeccaHogg, late Fitzwater, was disowned for marrying out of unity. Anotherentry on 29 Mar 1747 indicates that Rebecca House, late Fitzwater, wascondemned for marrying out of unity.

Rebecca Fitzwater and Thomas Hogg were married on 6 Feb 1733/4 in Philadelphia Co., PA. The records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting contain an entry for27 April 1735 indicating that Rebecca Hogg, late Fitzwater, wasdisowned for marrying out of unity. Thomas Hogg was born about 1710. He has reference number 11984.

Thomas Hogg and Rebecca Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Peregrine Hogg was born about 1735. He died after 1750 at the age of 15. He has reference number 12427.

ii. Mary Hogg was born about 1735. She died about 1 May 1785 at the age of 50. She was buried on 4 May 1785 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary has reference number 12428.

iii. Rebecca Hogg was born about 1735. She died on 7 Apr 1747 at the age of 12. She has reference number 12429.

iv. Thomas Hogg was born about 1735. He died on 16 Jul 1741 at the age of 6. He has reference number 12430.

13. Hannah Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1715 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died after 1769 at the age of 54 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11446.

Hannah Fitzwater and William Coleman were married on 26 Nov 1737 in Philadelphia Co., PA. William Coleman, son of William Coleman, was born about 1715. He died in 1769 at the age of 54. He has reference number 11985. According to the book Samuel Carpenter and his Descendanta, "William Coleman was the son of William Coleman,, a merchant and an

intimate friend of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. He married Hannah Fitzwater in 1737 and died in 1769. He had no children, bur brought up his nephew George Clymer and left him a large portion of his property."

14. Mary Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1715 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 30 Sep 1771 at the age of 56 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11447.

Mary Fitzwater and Peregrine Hogg were married about 1735. Peregrine Hogg was born about 1715. He has reference number 18738.

Peregrine Hogg and Mary Fitzwater had the following child:

36 i. Mary Hogg, born 1737; married James Wharton, 14 Sep 1760; died abt 10 Apr 1772, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Mary Fitzwater and Francis Richardson were married on 30 Oct 1742 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Francis Richardson, son of Francis Richardson, was born on 18 Feb 1704/5 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 1 Dec 1782 at the age of 77 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 11987.

Francis Richardson and Mary Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Hannah Richardson was born about 1745 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 12476.ii. Francis Richardson Jr. was born on 15 May 1746 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in

Truro, Cornwall, England. He has reference number 12478.iii. Grace Richardson was born about 1748. She has reference number 12479.

15. Martha Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1715 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11448. According to the book Samuel Carpenter and his Descendants, Martha married James Morris.

Martha Fitzwater and Joseph Morris were married on 12 Feb 1740/1 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Joseph Morris was born about 1715. He has reference number 11986.

16. Sarah Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1715 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 19 Jul 1764 at the age of 49. She has reference number 11449.

Sarah Fitzwater and Isaac Griffiths were married on 25 May 1745 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Isaac Griffiths, son of Thomas Griffiths, was born about 1715. He died on 1 Jul 1755 at the age of 40. He has reference number 11988.

Isaac Griffiths and Sarah Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Mary Griffiths was born about 1748. She has reference number 12480.ii. Elizabeth Griffiths was born about 1748. She has reference number 12481.

17. Elizabeth Fitzwater (George-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1715 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 7 Jan 1748/9 at the age of 34. She has reference number 11450. The records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting indicate thatElizabeth was condemmed for marrying out of unity.

Elizabeth Fitzwater and Joseph House were married about Mar 1745/6 in Philadelphia Co., PA. The records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting contain an entry on 26Apr 1747 that Elizabeth House, late Fitzwater, was disowned formarrying out of unity. Joseph House was born about 1715. He has reference number 11989.

Fourth Generation

18. Martha Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 19 Dec 1726 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died after 1766 at the age of 40. She has reference number 11861.

Martha Fitzwater and Abijah Wright were married about 1760 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Abijah Wright was born about 1735. He has reference number 12495.

19. John Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 29 Jan 1726/7 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in 1786 at the age of 59 in Rockingham Co., VA. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:Deed] He has reference number 11852. According to Mary Cole's book "Descendants of Thomas Fitzwater andMary Cheney," this John had 170 acres surveyed in Augusta County, VA,in 1749. He qualified as ensign in the Augusta Co. VA Militia onAugust 21, 1752. He served in the French & Indian War from 1753 to1763 and was a member of the 1st Rockingham Co., VA, court. He diedintestate and the last installment of his father's estate was signedfor (1786) by his son Thomas.

John Fitzwater and Judith West were married about 1755 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Judith West, daughter of Thomas West and Christine Tossawa, was born on 14 Mar 1727/8 in New Castle Co., DE. She was christened on 15 Sep 1728 in New Castle Co., DE. She has reference number 12494.

John Fitzwater and Judith West had the following children:

37 i. Thomas Fitzwater, born 1758, Virginia; married Mary Bean, 17 Nov 1786, Rockingham Co., VA; died 1831, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.

38 ii. George Fitzwater, born abt 1760, Rockingham Co., VA; married Melinda Foster, 11 Sep 1804, Kanawha Co., VA; married Ruth Eagle, 1821; died 1828.

39 iii. John Fitzwater Jr., born abt 1765, Rockingham Co., VA; married Charity Humble, abt 9 Jul 1785, Rockingham Co., VA; died abt 1840.

20. Thomas Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1729 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 9 Dec 1797 at the age of 68 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 9 Dec 1797 in Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas has reference number 11858. November 3, 1748; The Pennsylvania Gazette: Run away, the 25th of last month, from Thomas Fitzwater, blacksmith, living in Whitpain, Philadelphia county, an Irish servant man, named James Knox, a blacksmith by trade; he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, well set, much freckled, and a great boaster

of his pitching the bar, throwing the stone, and the like. Had on when he went away, a light colour'd jacket, double breasted, 'tis thought, leather breeches, sailor's trowsers, grey yarn stockings, and a half worn fifteen shilling hat. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so as his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me THOMAS FITZWATER. The "DAR Patriot Index" indicates that Thomas was born about 1740. It lists his wife Sarah and his death date. November 12, 1800; The Pennsylvania Gazette: To be Sold, at Private Sale,A VALUABLE Plantation or Tract of Land, containing 140 acres, be the same more or less, situate in Whitpain township, Montgomery county, on the Skippack road, 18 miles from Philadelphia, and 4 miles from Norristown, bounded by lands of George Wentz, John Wentz, Esq. and others, late the estate of Thomas Fitzwater, deceased; there are on the said premises a two story stone dwelling-house, with a never failing spring of good water near the door, and a stone spring house over the same, a good barn and stabling, two good bearing apple orchards, and a variety of other fruit trees, a god proportion of wood land, and meadow well watered; the plough-land is of a good quality, very natural to clover, divided into suitable fields, and under good fence. Any person inclining to purchase may know the conditions, by applying to the subscribers. GEORGE FITZWATER, JOHN FITZWATER, Executors. WILLIAM FITZWATER,11th Mo. 10th, 1800.

Thomas Fitzwater and Sarah Logan were married about 1758 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Sarah Logan was born about 1735. She died about Dec 1822 at the age of 87 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She had her estate probated on 30 Dec 1822 in Montgomery Co., PA. Sarah has reference number 12496. FITZWATER, SARAH. Whitpain. October 1, 1817. December 30, 1822. 6.100 To daughter Rachel, $40. To daughter Mary, 30 pds. To grandson Jesse, 10 pds. and interest. To granddaughter Sarah, buff colored bed quilt. Household goods, to be divided among daughters Rachel and Mary. To granddaughter Mary, case of drawers. To granddaughter Sarah, dinning table. Rem. of estate divided among sons: George, John, William, Thomas. Execs: Son William and daughter Mary. Wit: Israel and John Robinson.

Thomas Fitzwater and Sarah Logan had the following children:

40 i. George Fitzwater, born 11 Apr 1759, Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Hannah Davis, abt 1781, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 3 Oct 1841, Yates Co., NY.

ii. John Fitzwater was born about 1765 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 12719. John served in the Whitpain Militia, 1785-86.

41 iii. William Fitzwater, born abt 1765, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Jane McGlathey, abt 1785, Montgomery Co., PA; died 6 Sep 1841, Montgomery Co., PA.

42 iv. Rachel Fitzwater, born abt 1770, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Matthews, abt 1790.43 v. Mary Fitzwater, born abt 1770, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Bellew, abt 1790.44 vi. David Fitzwater, born 6 Feb 1772, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Jane Gilkerson, abt 1795; died 24

Mar 1849, Clermont Co., OH.45 vii. Thomas Fitzwater, born 20 Dec 1776, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Beulah Conlton, 1 May 1796;

died 30 Dec 1839, Clermont Co., OH.

21. Mary Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 24 Dec 1733 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11860. Several authors give the wife of Matthew Tyson as a Mary Fitzwater,daughter of Thomas and Mary Potts Fitzwater Jr. However such dates areimprobable and the genealogy provided by McCracken appears mostlikely.

Mary Fitzwater and Matthias Tyson were married on 1 May 1753 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Matthias Tyson, son of Matthias Tyson and Mary Potts, was born on 14 Jan 1726/7 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about 1800 at the age of 73 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 11863.

Matthias Tyson and Mary Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Martha Tyson was born on 7 Apr 1756 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 12420.ii. Mary Tyson was born on 8 Nov 1757 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 12421.

iii. Grace Tyson was born about 1759 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died in Mar 1809 at the age of 50. She

has reference number 12422.iv. Thomas Tyson was born about 1760. He died after 1809 at the age of 49. He has reference number

12423.v. Priscilla Tyson was born about 1762. She has reference number 12424.

vi. Elizabeth Tyson was born about 1764. She has reference number 12425.

22. William Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1735 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in 1824 at the age of 89 in Rockingham Co., VA. He served in the military during the Revolutionary War William resided in Augusta County, Virginia, and later in Rockingham County. He served in the Revolutionary War, 1769-1771, in the Augusta County forces. He kept a tavern at Brock's Gap, Virginia. He is listed in the "DAR Patriot Index" as dying about 1807-1817.

William Fitzwater and Ann McCaslen were married about 1760 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Ann McCaslen was born about 1735. She has reference number 12497.

William Fitzwater and Ann McCaslen had the following children:

46 i. Thomas Fitzwater, born 1 Jan 1765, Rockingham Co., VA; married Mary Quhen, 3 Sep 1785, Rockingham Co., VA; died 15 Jan 1848, Kesslers Cross Lanes, WV.

ii. John Fitzwater was born on 1 Jan 1765 in Rockingham Co., VA. He has reference number 12847.47 iii. George Fitzwater, born abt 1769, Rockingham Co., VA; married Mary Ann , abt 1795.

iv. Martha Fitzwater was born about 1770. She has reference number 12849.48 v. William Fitzwater, born abt 1782, Rockingham Co., VA; married Elizabeth Drais, 19 Oct 1804, Hardy

Co., WV; died 1865.vi. Judith Fitzwater was born about 1783 in Rockingham Co., VA. She has reference number 12851.

William Fitzwater and Catherine were married about 1770 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Catherine was born about 1740. She has reference number 13220.

23. Deborah Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1757 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died after 1794 at the age of 37. She has reference number 11855.

Deborah Fitzwater and Moyer were married about 1780 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Moyer was born about 1755. He has reference number 12829.

24. Joseph Fitzwater (Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1759 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about 1823 at the age of 64 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He has reference number 11856. Joseph was born in Whitpain Township and remained ther until about1795 when he moved to Northampton County (1800 census). The 1810census shows him living in Ontario County, New York.

Joseph Fitzwater and Catharine were married about 1780. Catharine was born on 15 Jun 1767. She died on 29 Sep 1854 at the age of 87 in Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., OH. She has reference number 12712.

Joseph Fitzwater and Catharine had the following children:

49 i. Samuel Fitzwater, born 19 Nov 1788, Plymouth Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Mary Dewees, 7 Feb 1809, Montgomery Co., PA; died 10 Apr 1869, Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA.

50 ii. Nellie Fitzwater, born abt 1790, Montgomery Co., PA; married Joseph Van Ducer, abt 1815.iii. Sabra Fitzwater was born about 1790 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 12716.

51 iv. Rachael Fitzwater, born abt 1790, Montgomery Co., PA; married Stephen Dains, abt 1815, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; died Sep 1837, Holly, Oakland Co., MI.

52 v. John Fitzwater, born 4 Dec 1800, Chestnut Hill, Northampton Co., PA; married Sabra Peckins, 26 Dec 1822, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; died Aug 1874, White Co., TN.

53 vi. Thomas Fitzwater, born 1802, Chestnut Hill, Northampton Co., PA; married Polly , abt 1832, Elk Twp., Warren Co., PA; died 6 Nov 1861, Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

25. William Lukens (Deborah Fitzwater-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 12 Oct 1738 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 11790.

William Lukens and Hannah Tyson were married on 26 Jan 1760 in Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah Tyson, daughter of Derrick Tyson and Susanna Thomas, was born on 14 Jul 1739.

William Lukens and Hannah Tyson had the following child:

54 i. Azor Lukens, born 14 Dec 1763, Montgomery Co., PA; married Ann Conard, abt 1785.

26. Joseph Fitzwater (George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1739 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died after Sep 1835 at the age of 96 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 8791. Montgomery County Will Book 6, page 532. Probated January 26, 1829, names his daughter Jane. The tax lists for 1769 through 1783 show Joseph Fitzwater's family living in Plymouth, Philadelphia County. He was the owner of 45 acres of land. Montgomery County Deed Book 3, page 128, dated 1781 and recorded 1787 names Joseph, Hannah and their grandmother Elizabeth Walker. The 1790 census shows Joseph Fitzwater and family living in Upper Dublin township, Montgomery County. With his were one male under 16 and one female. Apparently their daughter, Jane, had already married Thomas Livingston. The Abstracts of Wills at the Historical Society of Montgomery County shows the will of Thomas Livingston dated September 9, 1835, and probated October 1, 1835 (Book 7, page 456). It names his sister Mary and a Mary Margaret Livingston, possibly his daughter. The executors are his wife and her father, Joseph Fitzwater.

Joseph Fitzwater and Hannah Stahl were married about 1760 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Hannah Stahl was born about 1735. She died about 15 Jan 1829 at the age of 94 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She had her estate probated on 26 Jan 1829 in Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah's will indicated that her apparel and $900 were to be left to her daughter Jane and the remainder of the estate was to be left to her son Jacob.

Joseph Fitzwater and Hannah Stahl had the following children:

55 i. Jane Fitzwater, born abt 1770, Montgomery Co., PA; married Thomas Livingston, abt 1789, Philadelphia Co., PA; died aft Oct 1835.

56 ii. Joseph Fitzwater Jr., born 11 Sep 1778, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Anna Stahl, abt 1796, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Pamela Foster, 16 Mar 1803, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 28 Jul 1851, Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., PA.

27. Martha Fitzwater (George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1745 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11179.

Martha Fitzwater and Thomas Stockdale were married about 1780 in Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas Stockdale, son of William Stockdale and Sarah Fieldway, was born on 20 Jun 1754.

Thomas Stockdale and Martha Fitzwater had the following children:

57 i. Abel Stockdale, born abt 1790, Montgomery Co., PA; married Rebecca Lukens, abt 1820; died abt 1890.

ii. Hannah Stockdale was born about 1795 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11783.iii. William Stockdale was born about 1795 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 11784.iv. Mary Stockdale was born about 1795 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11785.

28. Thomas Fitzwater (George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1745 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in 1797 at the age of 52.

Thomas Fitzwater and Sarah were married about 1765. Sarah was born about 1744 in Pennsylvania.

Thomas Fitzwater and Sarah had the following child:

i. George Fitzwater was born about 1765 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1841 at the age of 76 in Milo, Yates Co., NY.

29. Abel Fitzwater (George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1745 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died about 10 Feb 1830 at the age of 85 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 24 Feb 1830 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Abel served in the military during the Revolutionary War Abel served as a Private, 5th Class, from 1778 to 1780 during the Revolutionary War. The Horsham Monthly Meeting records, Book 1, of 28 June 1786, record a complaint against Able Fitzwater for non-payment of a debt. An entry in the August 1786 minutes indicates that the case against him was removed. The records of 1788 indicate that Able "hath removed from within the limits of this Meeting." Later, the "Committee spoke with him on account of his not requesting a certificate, but their Labor proved ineffectual." However he later requested a certificate and the record shows that on 31 December 1788 Friends were "appointed to prepare a certificate for Able Fitzwater and his wife Hannah." The records of the Abington Meeting contain an entry regarding Abel Fitzwater and his wife Hannah, 26 Nov 1788, indicating the change in their certificate. Then, the Horsham records of 31 December 1800 indicate that he "produced a certificate from Abington Monthly Meeting recommending him and Hannah his wife to the care of this meeting, which was read and accepted." Then on 11 January 1809 the records indicate that they moved again back to Abington. The will of Able Fitzwater left a silver watch to Abee Stockdale, a bureau to Hannah Stockdale $20 to William Stockdale, $12 to Mary Stockdale and $50 to his brother Joseph Fitzwater. The remainder of his estate was to go to Thomas Stockdale and Martha his wife. Although not identified as such in the will, this is probably his sister Martha as she did marry a Thomas Stockdale.

Abel Fitzwater and Hannah Stockdale were married on 7 Apr 1775 in Bucks Co., PA. Hannah Stockdale, daughter of William Stockdale and Sarah Fieldway, was born about 1750 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died before 1819 at the age of 69. She has reference number 11185. The following from the Ambler Gazette of 2 March 1899, page 2: "The Stockdale family are not numerous in this county. Able Stockdale, of Gwynedd, died about 10 years ago at the age of 88. He was born in Upper Dublin. His grandfather removed to Washington county and remarried, leaving his son Thomas an infant, who was brought up by Abel Fitzwater. His son Abel married Rebecca, daughter of Robert and Sarah Lukens, the latter being the Sarah Palmer who married Thomas Barnes in 1749, and grand daughter of the first Thomas Palmer. Of the descendants of the Stockdales, Thomas Stockdale and sister live in Whitpain, a mile southwest of Blue Bell." Hannah probably died before 1819, the date of Abel Fitzwater's will, as she is not mentioned in the will.

Abel Fitzwater and Esther Foster were married on 24 Dec 1801 in Hartsville, Bucks Co., PA. Esther Foster, daughter of George Foster and Rebecca , was born about 1785 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11759.

30. Mary Fitzwater (George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1745. She has reference number 11182.

Mary Fitzwater and Jeremiah Wills were married about 1770 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Jeremiah Wills was born about 1750. He has reference number 12830.

31. Matthew Fitzwater (John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 25 Mar 1745 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 24 Jan 1803 at the age of 57 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 28 Jan 1803 in Abbington Friends' Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA. His estate was administered in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA on 2 Feb 1803 Matthew has reference number 11864. Samuel Traquir Tyson's book indicates that Matthew was a farmer and amiller, operating the grist-mill that had belonged to his father, andperhaps to an earlier generation. Matthew was enrolled in Capt. JohnMann's 8th Company, Fourth Battalion of the Pennsylvania Militia,serving at Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown and other places during theRevolutionary War. The "DAR Patriot Index" lists him as a Private. The1798 "window pane tax" list for Upper Dublin shows Matthew as livingin a 33 X 23 stone house of two stories, six windows and 15 lights onthe first floor, and six windows & 12 lights on the second. He alsohad a 20 X 20 stone kitchen of two stories with two windows & 15lights on the first floor, and two windows & 12 lights on the second.His property was valued at $500.

Matthew Fitzwater and Sarah Bewley were married on 25 Nov 1772 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Sarah Bewley, daughter of Nathan Bewley, was born about 1750 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died before 17 Nov 1809 at the age of 59. She has reference number 12236.

Matthew Fitzwater and Sarah Bewley had the following children:

58 i. Elizabeth Fitzwater, born 12 Apr 1775, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Joshua Tyson, abt 1795, Montgomery Co., PA; died 20 Sep 1801.

ii. Mary Fitzwater was born on 17 Dec 1777 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 12283.

59 iii. George Fitzwater, born 16 Nov 1780, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Rebecca Thomas, 17 Nov 1809, Montgomery Co., PA; died 17 Feb 1831, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

iv. Sarah Fitzwater was born on 3 Aug 1783 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 3 May 1849 at the age of 65. She has reference number 12284.

v. Matthew Fitzwater Jr. was born on 26 Dec 1786 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 16 Feb 1819 at the age of 32. He has reference number 12285.

32. John Fitzwater (John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 15 Jul 1748 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 11 Sep 1795 at the age of 47 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 12 Sep 1795 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. His estate was administered in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA on 17 Oct 1795 John

served in the military during the Revolutionary War John served in the Revolutionary War. The history of Upper Dublin Township notes that in the tax assessment of 1776 he was rated for 300 acres of land and a grist-mill. Also mentioned were his son John and Matthew Fitzwater, his brother.

John Fitzwater and Hannah Lukens were married on 21 Apr 1774 in Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah Lukens, daughter of Rynear Lukens and Rebecca Jean Perry, was born in 1751 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 5 Jan 1829 at the age of 78 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 8 Jan 1829 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah had her estate probated on 26 Jan 1829 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11832. The 1798 "window pane tax" list for Upper Dublin shows Hannah as living in a 28 X 19 stone house of two floors with two windows & 20 lights on the first floor and three windows & 12 lights on the second. She also owned a 29 X 15 stone kitchen building of one story with four windows and 12 lights on the first floor. Her property was valued at $500.

John Fitzwater and Hannah Lukens had the following children:

60 i. John Fitzwater, born 12 Jul 1776, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Mary Lukens, abt 1820, Montgomery Co., PA; died 10 May 1857, Fitzwatertown, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery Co., PA.

61 ii. Thomas Fitzwater, born 7 Aug 1778, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Catharine Thomas, abt 1800, Montgomery Co., PA; died Oct 1813, Montgomery Co., PA.

62 iii. Jane Fitzwater, born 11 Nov 1780, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Jonathan Tyson, abt 1810.

iv. Reynier Lukens Fitzwater was born on 6 Sep 1782 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 25 Aug 1815 at the age of 32 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 28 Aug 1815 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Reynier has reference number 11836. The following from the Ambler Gazette of 26 January 1899, page 2: "THE FORMER FITZWATERE LOT. The east corner of the once Jeremiah Warder tract is now a separate property of 14 acres, lying in the valley of Hickory Run, and bordering Susquehanna Street. Here is a dwelling, the residence of Martin Costillo. In 1807, on the breaking up of the Warder estate, John Hollowell sold 14 acres here to Rynear Fritzwater for $689. Two years later Thomas Fitzwater bought it for $590. In 1813 the latter died and on the 30th of December his administrators offered the lot at public sale, when Rynear Fitzwater bought it again. The will of the latter was offered for registry Aug 25, 1815, devising this to his son Jacob Fitzwater. Thenceforth it was a Fitzwater place for more than 40 years, untill 1857, when Jacob Fitzwater sold it to Joseph Kern. Four more transfers were: 1865, Kern to William E. George; 189, George to Franklin Lukens; 1875, Lukens to Abraham Lukens; 188; Lukens to Martin Costillo, an Italian. FITZWATER, RYNEAR. Upper Dublin. August 25, 1815. September 4, 1815. 4.135 To Mother, Hannah, $80 yearly. Trustee, George Fitzwater, and John Fitzwater, to hold in trust a piece of land in Upper Dublin, for Burying Ground of the Fitzwater family, and 100 pds. towards repairs, and 1/2 to be put on interest for payment on household goods. To brother John Fitzwater, $500. To sister Jane Tyson, $500. To children of brother Thomas deceased, namely: Sarah, Hannah, and Catharine, $500, equally divided. To brother Jacob Fitzwater, personal estate, subject to the payment of just debts and funeral expenses. Exec: Brother Jacob Fitzwater. Wit: Thomas Livezey, and George Fitzwater.

v. Charles Fitzwater was born on 14 Aug 1786 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in 1852 at the age of 66. He was buried in 1852 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Charles has reference number 12462.

63 vi. Jacob Fitzwater, born 19 Sep 1789, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Tacy Lukens, abt 1815, Montgomery Co., PA; died 8 Apr 1876, Montgomery Co., PA.

33. Mary Fitzwater (John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 10 Apr 1751 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11866.

Mary Fitzwater and Samuel Spencer were married on 25 Apr 1774 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Samuel Spencer, son of Jacob Spencer, was born about 1750. He has reference number 12281.

34. Sarah Fitzwater (John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 30 Sep 1761 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 20 Sep 1801 at the age of 39. She has reference number 11867.

Sarah Fitzwater and Abner Lukens were married on 10 Apr 1783 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Abner Lukens, son of Joseph Lukens and Sarah Powell, was born on 24 Jul 1758. He has reference number 11871. Perhaps this is the Abner Lukens who, in 1794, purchased from JosephAbigail Shoemaker the 182 acres of land in Upper Dublin Township. Thepurchase price was 2,200 pounds. The property was a land grant fromWilliam Penn. The property is now (2000) on Welsh Road and is known asthe Maple Glenn farmhouse. An article in the October 25, 2000, editionof the Ambler Gazette described the property and noted it was offeredfor sale for $790,000.

Abner Lukens and Sarah Fitzwater had the following child:

i. Joseph Lukens was born about 1784 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 14 Oct 1788 at the age of 4 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 16 Oct 1788 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Joseph has reference number 11876.

35. George Clymer (Deborah Fitzwater-3, George-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Mar 1738/9 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 23 Jan 1813 at the age of 73 in Morrisville, Bucks Co., PA. He has reference number 11846. George became a prominent merchant and statesman, signing both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. The 56 signers of the Declaration made a bold promise to one another. When they signed the great document, they pledged "our Lives, our Fortunes and sacred Honor." The vow made by the signers proved true for many of them, including George Clymer. His home was destroyed, along with that of William Ellery, William Floyd and William Hooper. In Philadelphia there is a George Clymer Elementary School at 1201 Rush Street.

George Clymer and Elizabeth Meredith were married on 18 Mar 1765 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Elizabeth Meredith was born about 1740 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 24 Feb 1815 at the age of 75 in Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA. She has reference number 11847.

36. Mary Hogg (Mary Fitzwater-3, George-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1737. She died about 10 Apr 1772 at the age of 35 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She was buried on 13 Apr 1772 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary has reference number 12477.

Mary Hogg and James Wharton were married on 14 Sep 1760. Year of marriage is uncertain. James Wharton was born about 1735. He has reference number 18739. James was the son of John and Mary Dobbins Wharton.

Fifth Generation

37. Thomas Fitzwater (John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1758 in Virginia. He died in 1831 at the age of 73 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. He has reference number 11862. Thomas resided in Fayette and Harrison Counties, Kentucky, and in St.Louis County, Missouri.

Thomas Fitzwater and Mary Bean were married on 17 Nov 1786 in Rockingham Co., VA. Mary Bean was born about 1760. She has reference number 12833.

Thomas Fitzwater and Mary Bean had the following children:

i. Margaret Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12857.ii. Leah Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12858.

iii. Sarah Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12859.iv. Rebecca Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12860.v. Rachel Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12861.

vi. Mary Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12862.vii. Elizabeth Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12863.

viii. Nancy Fitzwater was born about 1790. She has reference number 12864.

38. George Fitzwater (John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1760 in Rockingham Co., VA. He died in 1828 at the age of 68. He has reference number 12834.

George Fitzwater and Melinda Foster were married on 11 Sep 1804 in Kanawha Co., VA. Melinda Foster was born about 1780. She has reference number 12836.

George Fitzwater and Melinda Foster had the following children:

i. John Fitzwater was born about 1805 in Nicholas Co., WVA. He has reference number 12866.ii. Mary Fitzwater was born about 1810. She has reference number 12867.

iii. George Fitzwater was born about 1813. He has reference number 12868.iv. Isaac Fitzwater was born about 1815. He has reference number 12869.

George Fitzwater and Ruth Eagle were married in 1821. Ruth Eagle was born about 1790. She has reference number 12865.

39. John Fitzwater Jr. (John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1765 in Rockingham Co., VA. He died about 1840 at the age of 75. He has reference number 12835.

John Fitzwater Jr. and Charity Humble were married about 9 Jul 1785 in Rockingham Co., VA. Charity Humble was born about 1765. She has reference number 12870.

John Fitzwater and Charity Humble had the following children:

64 i. Stephen Fitzwater, born 21 Apr 1787, Bourbon Co., KY; married Mary Smith, 2 Jul 1809, Harrison Co., KY; died 1 Feb 1858, St. Louis Co., MO.

65 ii. Andrew Fitzwater, born abt 1789, Harrison Co., KY; married Jane Varner, 8 May 1810, Harrison Co., KY; died 20 Feb 1852, Holt Co., MO.

40. George Fitzwater (Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Apr 1759 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 3 Oct 1841 at the age of 82 in Yates Co., NY. He was buried about 5 Oct 1841 in Himrod Cemetery, Yates Co., NY. George has reference number 12718. The George Fitzwater family, of Whitpain, migrated to Himroos (Milo),NY, in 1799. This according to a 1959 letter from Milton H. Fitzwaterof Penn Yan.

George Fitzwater and Hannah Davis were married about 1781 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Hannah Davis was born on 25 Apr 1757. She died on 1 Jan 1833 at the age of 75 in Yates Co., NY. She was buried about 3 Jan 1833 in Himrod Cemetery, Yates Co., NY. Hannah has reference number 12837.

George Fitzwater and Hannah Davis had the following children:

66 i. John Fitzwater, born 19 Jan 1782, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Peace Rebecca Botsford, abt 1802, Yates Co., NY; died 12 Apr 1853, Yates Co., NY.

ii. Sarah Fitzwater was born on 23 Aug 1786 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 12 May 1858 at the age of 71 in Yates Co., NY. She has reference number 12872.

iii. George Fitzwater Jr. was born on 21 Mar 1789. He died on 20 Aug 1869 at the age of 80 in Yates Co., NY. He has reference number 12873.

iv. Hannah Fitzwater was born on 30 May 1794. She died on 4 Oct 1869 at the age of 75 in Yates Co., NY. She has reference number 12874.

67 v. Thomas Fitzwater, born 30 May 1794, Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Hannah Owen, abt 1820.

vi. Rachel Fitzwater was born about 1796. She has reference number 12876.

41. William Fitzwater (Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1765 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 6 Sep 1841 at the age of 76 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 9 Sep 1841 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. William has reference number 12720.

William Fitzwater and Jane McGlathey were married about 1785 in Montgomery Co., PA. Jane McGlathey was born about 1765. She died on 7 Dec 1839 at the age of 74 in Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 10 Dec 1839 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Jane has reference number 12838.

William Fitzwater and Jane McGlathey had the following children:

68 i. Sarah Fitzwater, born 16 Dec 1791; married Arthur St. Clair Jr., abt 1820, Montgomery Co., PA; died 15 Aug 1877, Montgomery Co., PA.

ii. Aaron Fitzwater was born in 1796. He has reference number 12878.iii. Mark Fitzwater was born in 1799. He has reference number 12879.

69 iv. Hannah Fitzwater, born 7 Jan 1802, Montgomery Co., PA; married Samuel L. Pugh, abt 1825, Montgomery Co., PA; died 5 Jun 1887, Westmoreland Co., PA.

70 v. Emilene Fitzwater, born 16 Apr 1807, Montgomery Co., PA; married Aaron Phillips, abt 1835, Montgomery Co., PA; died 20 Apr 1866, Montgomery Co., PA.

42. Rachel Fitzwater (Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1770 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 12841.

Rachel Fitzwater and Matthews were married about 1790. Matthews was born about 1770. He has reference number 12844.

Matthews and Rachel Fitzwater had the following child:

i. Sarah Matthews was born about 1800. She has reference number 12845.

43. Mary Fitzwater (Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1770 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 12842.

Mary Fitzwater and Bellew were married about 1790. Bellew was born about 1770. He has reference number 12843.

Bellew and Mary Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Mary Bellew was born about 1800. She has reference number 13221.ii. Jesse Bellew was born about 1800. He has reference number 13222.

44. David Fitzwater (Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 6 Feb 1772 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 24 Mar 1849 at the age of 77 in Clermont Co., OH. He has reference number 12722.

David Fitzwater and Jane Gilkerson were married about 1795. Jane Gilkerson was born about 1777 in Pennsylvania. She died on 19 Nov 1853 at the age of 76 in Clermont Co., OH.

David Fitzwater and Jane Gilkerson had the following children:

i. Hester Fitzwater was born in 1796 in Pennsylvania. She died in 1884 at the age of 88 in Ohio.ii. Samuel Fitzwater was born in 1800 in Pennsylvania. He died in 1876 at the age of 76 in Ohio. He has

reference number 12892.iii. Elias Fitzwater was born on 11 Jul 1801 in New York. He died in 1864 at the age of 63 in Ohio. He

has reference number 12893.iv. Edith Fitzwater was born about 1805. She has reference number 12894.v. Harriet Fitzwater was born about 1805. She has reference number 12895.

vi. Josephine Fitzwater was born about 1805. She has reference number 12896.

45. Thomas Fitzwater (Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 20 Dec 1776 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 30 Dec 1839 at the age of 63 in Clermont Co., OH. He has reference number 12721. Thomas resided in Clermont County, Ohio. He moved there in May 1796.

Thomas Fitzwater and Beulah Conlton were married on 1 May 1796. Beulah Conlton was born in 1771 in Pennsylvania. She died on 18 Dec 1857 at the age of 86 in Clermont Co., OH.

Thomas Fitzwater and Beulah Conlton had the following children:

i. Thomas Fitzwater was born in 1794 in Pennsylvania. He died on 12 Jan 1873 at the age of 79 in Ohio.

ii. William Fitzwater was born about 1795.iii. Samuel Fitzwater was born in 1796 in Pennsylvania. He died before 1857 at the age of 61 in Ohio. He

has reference number 12885.iv. George Fitzwater was born in 1798 in Pennsylvania. He died about 1855 at the age of 57. He has

reference number 12886.v. Mary Fitzwater was born about 1800. She has reference number 12887.

vi. Elizabeth Fitzwater was born about 1800. She has reference number 12888.vii. Nancy Fitzwater was born about 1800. She has reference number 12890.

viii. John Fitzwater was born on 26 Jan 1806 in Ohio. He died in 1871 at the age of 65 in Ohio. He has reference number 12889.

46. Thomas Fitzwater (William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 1 Jan 1765 in Rockingham Co., VA. He died on 15 Jan 1848 at the age of 83 in Kesslers Cross Lanes, WV. He has reference number 12846.

Thomas Fitzwater and Mary Quhen were married on 3 Sep 1785 in Rockingham Co., VA. Mary Quhen was born about 1765. She has reference number 18377.

47. George Fitzwater (William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1769 in Rockingham Co., VA. He has reference number 12848.

George Fitzwater and Mary Ann were married about 1795. Mary Ann was born in 1773. She has reference number 22960.

George Fitzwater and Mary Ann had the following child:

71 i. William H. Fitzwater, born 1798.

48. William Fitzwater (William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1782 in Rockingham Co., VA. He died in 1865 at the age of 83. He has reference number 12850. William served in the military during the Civil War He served in the military during the War of 1812. Served in the Civil War.

William Fitzwater and Elizabeth Drais were married on 19 Oct 1804 in Hardy Co., WV. Elizabeth Drais was born about 1785. She has reference number 18640.

William Fitzwater and Elizabeth Drais had the following child:

72 i. Abraham House Fitzwater, born 1821; married Drusilla Caldwell, 23 Dec 1840, Hardy Co., WV; died 1897.

49. Samuel Fitzwater (Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 19 Nov 1788 in Plymouth Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 10 Apr 1869 at the age of 80 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. He was buried about 13 Apr 1869 in East Canton Cemetery, Bradford Co., PA. Samuel has reference number 12639. Records of the children of Samuel and Mary Dewees FITZWATER are reported to have come from the "family journal in possession of C. D. Gray, RD #2, Canton, PA." Also from the "family journal in possession of Mrs. Paul Brackman, Leroy, PA." According to the obituary of Mary Dewees Fitzwater, Samuel and Mary first settled on a farm owned by Catherine Dabis, an

unmarried member of the Society of Friends. The 1810 census shows the family living in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. In about 1811, they moved to Yates County, NY, and settled at the foot of Crooked Lake, near Penn Yan. They afterward moved a short distance to the village of Jerusalem and their children attended school in the Old Fort district. The 1820 census shows five Fitzwater families living in close proximity in what was then Ontario County. Samuel is shown living in Milo, along with Thomas, John and George. Thomas and John are probably his brothers, and George an uncle. The Joseph Fitzwater living in Jerusalem was probably their father. In 1838 the family moved to Beech Flats in Bradford County, PA, where they remained until their death. The familyrecord states that "Samuel and Mary moved to beech Flats when the area was covered with timber, built a lumber camp and hired many men to help." The 1860 census for Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, shows Samuel Fitzwater as age 72. The census shows the post office as Willimasport. Listed with him is his wife Mary, age 68.

Samuel Fitzwater and Mary Dewees were married on 7 Feb 1809 in Montgomery Co., PA. Mary Dewees, daughter of Matthew Dewees and Elizabeth , was born on 4 May 1792 in Blue Mountain, Monroe Co., PA. She died on 3 Jan 1878 at the age of 85 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. She was buried about 6 Jan 1878 in East Canton Cemetery, Bradford Co., PA. Mary has reference number 12640. Mary died at the residence of her daughter Emaline Duboise.

Samuel Fitzwater and Mary Dewees had the following children:

73 i. Catherine Fitzwater, born 11 Mar 1810, Montgomery Co., PA; married Elwood Rodebaugh, abt 1835; died abt 1849.

74 ii. Emeline Fitzwater, born 28 Jul 1811, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; married Phineas Terry, abt 1835; married Duboise, abt 1850, Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA; died aft 1878.

75 iii. Rachael Fitzwater, born 25 Dec 1812, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; married Alexander Boyd, abt 1835.76 iv. Mary Fitzwater, born 21 May 1814, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; married John Pulver, abt 1835.77 v. Joanna Fitzwater, born 14 Aug 1816, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; married Andrew Jones, abt 1840,

Canton, Bradford Co., PA.78 vi. Ann Fitzwater, born 11 Jun 1819, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; married Henry Haight, abt 1840; died

27 Jan 1900.79 vii. William Fitzwater, born 11 Aug 1822, Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY; married Mary Wright, 20 Oct

1842, Bradford Co., PA; died 4 Jan 1894, Canton, Bradford Co., PA.80 viii. Susan Fitzwater, born 15 Feb 1824, Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY; married Harry Newell, abt 1845; died

1912, Bradford Co., PA.81 ix. Samuel Fitzwater Jr., born 21 Sep 1825, Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY; married Melissa Bates, abt 1850,

Canton, Bradford Co., PA; died 26 Jun 1900, Canton, Bradford Co., PA.82 x. Elizabeth Fitzwater, born 11 Jan 1827, Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY; married Clark C. Wright, abt 1850,

Bradford Co., PA; died 19 Apr 1894.83 xi. Sarah Fitzwater, born 21 Dec 1831, Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY; married Barton Porter, abt 1855.

50. Nellie Fitzwater (Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1790 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 12715.

Nellie Fitzwater and Joseph Van Ducer were married about 1815. Joseph Van Ducer was born about 1790. He has reference number 12854.

51. Rachael Fitzwater (Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1790 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died in Sep 1837 at the age of 47 in Holly, Oakland Co., MI. She has reference number 12717.

Rachael Fitzwater and Stephen Dains were married about 1815 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. Stephen Dains was born about 1790. He has reference number 12855.

52. John Fitzwater (Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 4 Dec 1800 in Chestnut Hill, Northampton Co., PA. He died in Aug 1874 at the age of 73 in White Co., TN. He was buried about 1900 in Fitzwater Family Cemetery, Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., OH. John has reference number 12714.

John Fitzwater and Sabra Peckins were married on 26 Dec 1822 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. Sabra Peckins was born on 10 Aug 1804. She died in Apr 1874 at the age of 69. She was buried about 1900 in Fitzwater Family Cemetery, Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Sabra has reference number 12853.

John Fitzwater and Sabra Peckins had the following child:

i. Ira Fitzwater was born on 6 Nov 1823. He has reference number 12899.

53. Thomas Fitzwater (Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1802 in Chestnut Hill, Northampton Co., PA. He died on 6 Nov 1861 at the age of 59 in Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., OH. He has reference number 12713.

Thomas Fitzwater and Polly were married about 1832 in Elk Twp., Warren Co., PA. Polly was born in Apr 1813. She died on 3 Feb 1849 at the age of 35. She has reference number 12852.

Thomas Fitzwater and Polly had the following children:

i. Joseph Fitzwater was born in 1833. He died on 9 Apr 1909 at the age of 76. He has reference number 12900.

ii. Charles W. Fitzwater was born in 1838. He died on 24 Dec 1877 at the age of 39. He has reference number 12901.

iii. Corneluis Fitzwater was born in 1841. He died in Oct 1870 at the age of 29. He has reference number 12902.

iv. Elinor Fitzwater was born in 1842. She died after 1880 at the age of 38. She has reference number 12903.

54. Azor Lukens (William-4, Deborah Fitzwater-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 14 Dec 1763 in Montgomery Co., PA.

Azor Lukens and Ann Conard were married about 1785. Ann Conard was born on 28 Feb 1764.

Azor Lukens and Ann Conard had the following children:

i. John Lukens was born on 27 Sep 1787.ii. Susannah Lukens was born on 18 Jul 1791.

55. Jane Fitzwater (Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1770 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died after Oct 1835 at the age of 65. She has reference number 8793. The Abstracts of Wills at the Historical Society of Montgomery County shows the will of Thomas Livingston dated September 9, 1835, and probated October 1, 1835 (Book

7, page 456). It names his sister Mary and a Mary Margaret Livingston, possibly his daughter. The executors are his wife and her father, Joseph Fitzwater. Perhaps the wife is Joseph's daughter Jane?

Jane Fitzwater and Thomas Livingston were married about 1789 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Thomas Livingston, son of Livingston, was born about 1770. He died in Sep 1835 at the age of 65 in Montgomery Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 1 Oct 1835 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas has reference number 12637. The will of Thomas Livingston left property to his sister Mary and to Mary Margaret Livingston. The executors were his wife and her father Joseph Fitzwater.

Thomas Livingston and Jane Fitzwater had the following child:

i. Mary Margaret Livingston was born about 1795. She has reference number 12638.

56. Joseph Fitzwater Jr. (Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Sep 1778 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 28 Jul 1851 at the age of 72 in Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 29 Jul 1851 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Joseph was buried in Row 4, 1st in the row, 2nd Tier. Joseph had his estate probated on 27 Aug 1851 in Montgomery Co., PA. He served in the military during the War of 1812. The Roster of the Enlisted Militia of Upper Dublin Township, of 1810 & 1811, shows Joseph Fitzwater as a private, age 33, in the Seventh Company, 56th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia. Montgomery County Deed Book 83, page 244, shows that Joseph Fitzwater purchased 12 acres and 76 perches of land in Gwynedd Township (Deed book 49, p.467) on April 5, 1833. He then purchased the adjacent property of 12 acres and 40 perches of land, more or less, on April 29, 1833 (Deed book 49, p.465). It indicates that he had a total of 24 acres and 116 perches. His will, dated March 29, 1845, indicates that the land was along the road between Springhouse and the Three Ton Tavern, bounded by the lands of Joshua Davis, Lewis Jones, Isaac Ellis, Henry Fleck and Berkhimer's. Book 4 of the minutes of the Horsham Monthly Meeting, page 216, indicates that on 30 May 1838, Joseph Fitzwater requested "to be received into membership with Friends." He thereafter was selected as a representative to attend the "Ensuing Quarterly Meetings." The 1846 map of Montgomery County shows his property on the South side of the road, midway between Spring House and Lewisville. After the death of Joseph, the land was sold by the family to his son-in-law, George B. Iredell. George purchased the land for $3015 as he was the highest and best bidder. The 1850 census shows Joseph, age 72, and wife Pamela, age 71, living in Gwynned Township of Montgomery County. With them were their daughter Catharine Livingston, age 38, and her son James Livingston, age 14, as well as another grandson George White, age 9. The value of his realestate is listed as $3,000. Extracts of the will of Joseph Fitzwater can be found in Montgomery County Deed Book 83 on page 244, recorded April 2, 1852. It names his wife and six daughters. It also states that George White, the husband of his daughter Mary, was deceased. Montgomery County Deed Book 83, page 244. Executors of last will named in deed dated April 2, 1852.

Joseph Fitzwater Jr. and Anna Stahl were married about 1796 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Anna Stahl, daughter of Jacob Stahl and Deborah Hobson, was born in 1779 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died about 1802 at the age of 23 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 8795.

Joseph Fitzwater and Anna Stahl had the following child:

84 i. Abel Fitzwater, born 5 Mar 1797, Montgomery Co., PA; married Isabella Umstead, 17 Feb 1825, Montgomery Co., PA; died 2 Nov 1840, Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

Joseph Fitzwater Jr. and Pamela Foster were married on 16 Mar 1803 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Pamela Foster, daughter of George Foster and Rebecca , was born about 1779 in Philadelphia Co., PA. She died about 18 Jul 1861 at the age of 82 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 19 Jul 1861 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Pamela was buried in Row 4, 4th in the row, 2nd tier. Pamela has reference number 8796. This is probably the Amelia (sic) Fitzwater listed in the 1860 census for Horsham Township, Montgomery County, post office Hatboro. She is listed as age 81 and a widow, with her personal estate valued at $3,000. With her in the household was her daughter Catharine Livingston, age 47, and Catharine's son James Livingston, age 24. Catharine is listed with a personal estate valued at $1,000 and James is listed as a Carpenter.

The following was published: June 2, 1890; Copyright © The New York Times: REUNION OF SIX AGED SISTERS. From the Philadelphia Press, June 1. Yesterday six modest old ladies, daughters of one father, each one of whom had long passed the Biblical limit of three score years and ten, taught a lesson of contentment and illustrated the fruits of a life well spent to their children and their children's children and their children's children's children. In one of the loveliest spots of the old Montgomery County, on the vine-embowered porch of a spacious farmhouse over one hundred years old, on chairs in which for over a century seven sturdy generations had rocked in time to the sighing breezes of the wooded hills, sat the six daughters of old Joseph and Pamela Fitzwater, whose grandparents had sailed to Pennsylvania's hospitalbe shores with William Penn in the good ship Welcome. Five of them are widows and one (Esther) still enjoys the happy society of her first lover and husband. Widow Annie Iredell of Norristown bravely carried her eighty-six years, next came Widow Martha Robinson of Horsham, a little deaf, but that was all to show that four score years and five had touched her. Then Widow Mary White, of White Marsh, with eighty-one years well spent to her credit, sat next to Widow Catharine Livingstone of Norristown, over whose form seventy-nine years had passed. Younger looking by ten years was Esther Shaw of Penn's Park, whose shoulders her seventy-seven years had failed to droop, and the seventy-four years of Widow Pamela Ferringer of Norristown were as but sixty in looks and forty in spirit. They chatted, laughed, and old Mrs. Robinson (Martha) would have her joke about beginning to think she would after a while begin to get old. The burial records of the Upper Dublin Meeting House show that Pamela's burial is located "West of Gate," in Row 4, 4th in Row, 2nd Tier.

Joseph Fitzwater and Pamela Foster had the following children:

85 i. Anna Fitzwater, born 1805, Montgomery Co., PA; married George B. Iredell, abt 1821, Montgomery Co., PA; died abt 18 Feb 1894, Montgomery Co., PA.

86 ii. Martha Fitzwater, born 1807, Montgomery Co., PA; married John Robinson, abt 1835, Horsham Mtg., Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA; died abt 21 Nov 1895, Montgomery Co., PA.

87 iii. Mary Fitzwater, born 3 Mar 1811, Montgomery Co., PA; married George W. White, 13 Mar 1828, St. Michael's Evangelical Church, Germantown, Montgomery Co., PA; died 8 Nov 1891, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

88 iv. Catharine Fitzwater, born 1812, Montgomery Co., PA; married James Livingston, abt 1835, Montgomery Co., PA; died aft Mar 1897, Montgomery Co., PA.

89 v. Esther Fitzwater, born 3 Feb 1815, Montgomery Co., PA; married Lewis B. Shaw, 1 Oct 1835, Montgomery Co., PA; died abt 4 Mar 1898, Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., PA.

90 vi. Pamela Fitzwater, born 14 Sep 1817, Montgomery Co., PA; married Mathias Faringer, abt 1840, Montgomery Co., PA; died 27 Feb 1919, Montgomery Co., PA.

vii. Rebecca Fitzwater was born about 1820. She has reference number 11186. Perhaps this is the Rebecca Fitzwater, age 56, shown in the 1860 census for Moreland Township, Montgomery County, living in the household of Hiram and Mary Reading, and listed as a domestic servant.

57. Abel Stockdale (Martha Fitzwater-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1790 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was born about 1800. He died about 1890 at the age of 100. Abel has reference number 11782.

Abel Stockdale and Rebecca Lukens were married about 1820. Rebecca Lukens, daughter of Robert Lukens and Sarah Barnes, was born on 22 Apr 1796. She has reference number 13332.

58. Elizabeth Fitzwater (Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 12 Apr 1775 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 20 Sep 1801 at the age of 26. She has reference number 12282.

Elizabeth Fitzwater and Joshua Tyson were married about 1795 in Montgomery Co., PA. Joshua Tyson, son of Abraham Tyson and Barbara Vogdes, was born on 22 Jul 1772 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 2 May 1828 at the age of 55. He had his estate probated on 29 Sep 1828 in Montgomery Co., PA. Joshua has reference number 11439.

Joshua Tyson and Elizabeth Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Maria Tyson was born on 11 Nov 1796 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died in 1797 at the age of 1. She has reference number 11440.

ii. Charlotte Tyson was born in 1798 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died before 25 Jan 1816 at the age of 18. She has reference number 11441. Charlotte never married.

iii. Matilda Tyson was born in 1800 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 1850 at the age of 50 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She has reference number 11442. Matilda never married. She resided with her brother-in-law, Samuel H.Traquair, in Philadelphia. (McCracken)

91 iv. Edwin Tyson, born 13 Nov 1802; married Eleonor Hallowell, abt 1825, Montgomery Co., PA; died 19 Apr 1868.

59. George Fitzwater (Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 16 Nov 1780 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 17 Feb 1831 at the age of 50 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 20 Feb 1831 in Horsham Friends Meeting Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA. George has reference number 12266. According to S. T. Tyson's book, George lived for many years inNorristown, where he was in the lumber business.

George Fitzwater and Rebecca Thomas were married on 17 Nov 1809 in Montgomery Co., PA. The records of the Horsham Monthly Meeting indicate that the weddingwas attended by the following members of the Fitzwater family: Hannah,Rynear, Jacob, Matthew, Mary and Sarah. The records indicate thatRebecca was the daughter of Honathan Thomas, late of Upper DublinTownship, and Alice his wife. Rebecca Thomas, daughter of Jonathan Thomas and Alice Jarrett, was born on 14 Jan 1788 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 30 May 1832 at the age of 44 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 2 Jun 1832 in Horsham Friends Meeting Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA. Rebecca has reference number 12267.

George Fitzwater and Rebecca Thomas had the following children:

92 i. Jonathan Fitzwater, born 12 Sep 1811, Montgomery Co., PA; married Soledad Fierra, 1841, Mexico City, Mexico; died abt 1850, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.

ii. Elizabeth Fitzwater was born on 17 Sep 1813 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 25 Nov 1814 at the age of 1 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 13480.

iii. Matthew Fitzwater was born on 3 Sep 1815 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1845 at the age of 30 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS. He has reference number 12288. The Quartermaster Corps book "Roll of Honor, GPO 1868, Vol XVIII, page 406, shows a Fitzwater buried at Fort Scott, Kansas. His grave is in range 16, No. 1. He is listed as a citizen.

93 iv. Mary Fitzwater, born 8 Oct 1817, Montgomery Co., PA; married Samuel Tyson Jr., 15 Oct 1840, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; died 29 Aug 1856, Hop Yard Farm, DE.

94 v. George Fitzwater, born 21 Oct 1819, Montgomery Co., PA; married Caroline Chambers, Jan 1847, Strickersville, Chester Co., PA; died 10 Oct 1869, Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO.

vi. Andrew Jackson Fitzwater was born on 2 Dec 1823 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 29 Mar 1867 at the age of 43 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 1 Jun 1867 in Horsham Friends Meeting Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA. Andrew has reference number 12291. A. J. Fitzwater is listed in the 1860 census for the 9th Ward of Philadelphia. He is shown as age 35, living in a hotel managed by Isaac Powell.

60. John Fitzwater, (John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 12 Jul 1776 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 10 May 1857 at the age of 80 in Fitzwatertown, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 13 May 1857 in Fitzwater Burial Ground,

Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. John has reference number 11833. He served in the military during the War of 1812. John Fitzwater was the owner of a portion of the Emlin estate, on which is the large mansion used by Washington as his headquarters, while the army lay in the vicinity of Whitemarsh. The large stone building used by Washington as his headquarters while the army lay in this vicinity is still standing in Upper Dublin, on the south side of Camp Hill, but a few yards from the Springfield line, and about half a mile from Whitemarsh. In the beginning of this century it was owned by Caleb Emlin, to which was then attached two hundred and thirty-six acres; after his decease, in 1810, it was sold in several tracts. The mansion and about one hundred and twenty acres, were purchased by Mr. Stuckert, next by Mr. Frey, in 1833 by John Fitzwater, and after his decease, in the fall of 1857, was purchased by the present owner, Charles T. Aimen, who has taken due care in its preservation. For its day it was certainly a great affair, and even now not many mansions are built larger. It is of stone, seventy-five by thirty-five feet, two full stories in height, and to it was formerly attached a wing on its western end, containing the kitchen. In making some repairs, over thirty years ago, it was deprived of its hip-roof, but otherwise has been very little changed. The hall is fifteen feet wide. The steps at the main front door are of fine soapstone, neatly wrought, and the general appearance of the building denotes it to have been at the date of its erection a superior structure. Its walls are substantial, and with care could be made to last yet for along time. While Washington was here the army was encamped on the hill to the north of the mansion, which was certainly a strong position. It is even yet principally covered with woods. The encampment lasted from October 20 to December 11, 1777, when they proceeded on their march to Valley Forge. On the night of December 5th, General Howe came hither from Philadelphia, by way of Chestnut Hill, with a view of surprising the camp; but on seeing the position and unable to draw out the Americans, returned, by way of Abington and Jenkintown, to the city, the result proving the expedition a failure. Published in the weekly Collegeville newspaper, The Independent, published in its edition of August 24, 1899, was an account by F. G. Hobson of the history of the Perkiomen Bridge. It indicated that among those providing materials for the construction of the bridge was John Fitzwater, who provided lime for 1 shilling 10 pence per bushel. John Fitzwater was an extensive lime-burner and real estate owner and died at Fitzwatertown. The Roster of the Enlisted Militia of Upper Dublin Township, of 1810 & 1811, shows John Fitzwater as a private, age 32, in the Seventh Company, 56th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia. The following appeared in the Ambler Gazette, page 2, on 14 July 1898: "The Fitzwater Homestead. While it is somewhat difficult to say where was the original Fitzwater homestead, yet it is certain that Mrs. Robert E. Potter now lives at one of the old homes of the family. This is where John Fitzwater lived, and on the west side of the turnpike, a short distance from the store ____. Here is a large smooth_____ with a modern porch. Though the house has a new appearance, it has only been modernized, the walls being of the olden time. A large stone barn stands in the rear. These buildings are on the south side of Sandy Run." "This is part of the very old grant of 1695, made to Matthew Perrin, of 500 acres, and the subsequent history of which is told in the account of the Stont farm. It is part of these tracts which in 1768 Samuel Noble and Chas. West by deed of partition conveyed to Aquilla Jones and Elizabeth, his wife, parents of Isaac Cooper Jones. In 1808 Isaac Cooper Jones sold 90 1/2 acres to Thomas Llivezey and John Fitzwater. The latter conveyed his right to Livezey who was a justice of the peace. At a different times Livezey conveyed the property to John Whitecomb. The latter was landlord of the old hotel at Fitzwatertown, standing where the present one stands, and which was on this tract. In 1832 Whitcomb sold to Robeert McAdams, who held the tavern till his death, in 1846. His daughters, Julia Ann and Jane, came into possession in 1852, who that year conveyed to Robert E. Potter, whose wife had been Charlotte, daughter of John Fitzwater." "The Children of John Fitzwater were George W., John, Jacob, Charles and Charlotte. His decease took place in 1857."

John Fitzwater and Mary Lukens were married about 1820 in Montgomery Co., PA. Mary Lukens, daughter of Abraham Lukens and Martha , was born on 27 May 1802 in Pennsylvania. She died on 16 Mar 1877 at the age of 74 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 19 Mar 1877 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Mary has reference number 12464. In the 1870 census for Germantown Mary Fitzwater, age 68, is listed in the

household of her son-in-law Robert E. Potter and his wife Charlotte.

John Fitzwater and Mary Lukens had the following children:

i. Tacy Fitzwater was born in Nov 1821. She died on 4 Mar 1843 at the age of 21 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 7 Mar 1843 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Tacy has reference number 12465.

95 ii. George Washington Fitzwater, born 3 Apr 1823, Montgomery Co., PA; married Elizabeth Paxton, abt 1848, Montgomery Co., PA; died 7 Feb 1879, Montgomery Co., PA.

96 iii. Jacob Fitzwater, born 4 Jan 1830, Montgomery Co., PA; married Elizabeth Connard, 1852, Montgomery Co., PA; died 25 Mar 1877, Montgomery Co., PA.

97 iv. John Fitzwater Jr., born 23 Jul 1830, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married A. Elizabeth O'Donnel, abt 1853, Montgomery Co., PA; died 28 Aug 1898, Montgomery Co., PA.

98 v. Charles Fitzwater, born 20 Sep 1833, Montgomery Co., PA; married Emilie V. Rex, abt 1856, Montgomery Co., PA; died 2 Dec 1900, Montgomery Co., PA.

99 vi. Charlott "Lottie" Fitzwater, born 3 Sep 1838, Montgomery Co., PA; married Dr. Robert E. Potter, 30 Jun 1856, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; died 23 Jun 1912, Montgomery Co., PA.

vii. Franklin Fitzwater was born on 12 Mar 1841 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 7 Mar 1844 at the age of 2. He has reference number 12472.

61. Thomas Fitzwater (John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 7 Aug 1778 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died in Oct 1813 at the age of 35 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried in Oct 1813 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Thomas had his estate probated on 26 Oct 1813 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 11834. The Roster of the Enlisted Militia of Upper Dublin Township, of 1810 & 1811, shows Thomas Fitzwater as a private, age 30, in the Seventh Company, 56th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia. The following from the Ambler Gazette of 26 January 1899, page 2: "THE FORMER FITZWATERE LOT. The east corner of the once Jeremiah Warder tract is now a separate property of 14 acres, lying in the valley of Hickory Run, and bordering Susquehanna Street. Here is a dwelling, the residence of Martin Costillo. In 1807, on the breaking up of the Warder estate, John Hollowell sold 14 acres here to Rynear Fritzwater for $689. Two years later Thomas Fitzwater bought it for $590. In 1813 the latter died and on the 30th of December his administrators offered the lot at public sale, when Rynear Fitzwater bought it again. The will of the latter was offered for registry Aug 25, 1815, devising this to his son Jacob Fitzwater. Thenceforth it was a Fitzwater place for more than 40 years, untill 1857, when Jacob Fitzwater sold it to Joseph Kern. Four more transfers were: 1865, Kern to William E. George; 189, George to Franklin Lukens; 1875, Lukens to Abraham Lukens; 188; Lukens to Martin Costillo, an Italian.

Thomas Fitzwater and Catharine Thomas were married about 1800 in Montgomery Co., PA. Catharine Thomas was born in 1781 in Pennsylvania. She has reference number 12292.

Thomas Fitzwater and Catharine Thomas had the following children:

100 i. Sarah Fitzwater, born abt 1800, Montgomery Co., PA; married Peter Tyson Jr., abt 1820, Montgomery Co., PA; married Daniel Fisher, abt 1850, Montgomery Co., PA; died 23 May 1857, Montgomery Co., PA.

101 ii. Catharine Fitzwater, born abt 1800; married David Comley, abt 1825.102 iii. Hannah Fitzwater, born 1807; married William Tyson, abt 1835, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery

Co., PA; died abt 18 Feb 1885, Montgomery Co., PA.

62. Jane Fitzwater (John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Nov 1780 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery

Co., PA. She has reference number 11835.

Jane Fitzwater and Jonathan Tyson were married about 1810. Jonathan Tyson was born about 1780. He has reference number 12856.

63. Jacob Fitzwater, (John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 19 Sep 1789 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 8 Apr 1876 at the age of 86 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 11 Apr 1876 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Jacob had his estate probated on 17 Apr 1876. He has reference number 11837. Jacob and Tacy are listed in the 1860 census for Norristown. Jacob is listed as age 70 and Tacy as age 65. He is identified as a "Gentleman" with a realestate valued at $22,000 and personal property valued at $15,000. In the 1870 census they are shown with a Mary Dolan, age 27 and a domestic servant, as well as Tacy Fitzwater, age 12. Tacy is probably the daughter of Charles and Emilie Fitzwater. Jacob left $1,000 to several people, including Jacob F. Lukens. During the Revolution, Jacob's father, John Fitzwater, had operated the mill on Sandy run. Jacob's brother John lived across the road and one of his children was named after Jacob, and was known as "Jacob, Jr." Jacob and Tacy did not have children. The Roster of the Enlisted Militia of Upper Dublin Township, of 1810 & 1811, shows Jacob Fitzwater as a private, age 20, in the Seventh Company, 56th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia. A hardworking Quaker farmer, Jacob did not hold with laziness in anoy form. At age 60, he worked more like a man who does not know where he will get nis next meal than one of the wealthiest men in the township in 1849. He was highly respected and had been elected to several offices, including his position then as Justice of the Peace for the township. Jacob wrote meticulously in a diary every day - one that is preserved at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Jacob Fitzwater and Tacy Lukens were married about 1815 in Montgomery Co., PA. Tacy Lukens, daughter of Abraham Lukens and Martha , was born on 25 Feb 1795 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 22 Mar 1876 at the age of 81 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 25 Mar 1876 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Tacy has reference number 12463. Her obituary indicated that she died at the age of 81 years.

Sixth Generation

64. Stephen Fitzwater (John-5, John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 21 Apr 1787 in Bourbon Co., KY. He died on 1 Feb 1858 at the age of 70 in St. Louis Co., MO. He has reference number 12933.

Stephen Fitzwater and Mary Smith were married on 2 Jul 1809 in Harrison Co., KY. Mary Smith was born in Aug 1787. She died in 1830 at the age of 43. She has reference number 12934.

Stephen Fitzwater and Mary Smith had the following child:

103 i. William M. Fitzwater, born 8 Jul 1822; married Mary E. Freeman, 10 Jan 1847, St. Louis Co., MO; died 8 Oct 1905.

65. Andrew Fitzwater (John-5, John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1789 in Harrison Co., KY. He died on 20 Feb 1852 at the age of 63 in Holt Co., MO. He has reference number 12937. Andrew served in the War of 1812. His widow, Jane, applied for awidow's pension. He resided in Posey County, Indiana, and in FranklinCounty, MO.

Andrew Fitzwater and Jane Varner were married on 8 May 1810 in Harrison Co., KY. Jane Varner was born about 1790. She died on 24 Mar 1876 at the age of 86 in Linn Co., OR. She has reference number 12938.

Andrew Fitzwater and Jane Varner had the following child:

104 i. George Alexander Fitzwater, born 5 Jun 1821; married Celia Bunyard, 5 Nov 1846; died 14 Nov 1914, Shasta Co., CA.

66. John Fitzwater (George-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 19 Jan 1782 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 12 Apr 1853 at the age of 71 in Yates Co., NY. He has reference number 12871.

John Fitzwater and Peace Rebecca Botsford were married about 1802 in Yates Co., NY. Peace Rebecca Botsford was born on 9 Apr 1784 in Washington, Litchfield Co., CT. She died on 8 Jun 1866 at the age of 82.

John Fitzwater and Peace Rebecca Botsford had the following children:

105 i. Abigail Fitzwater, born 7 Dec 1803, Milo, Yates Co., NY; married Oliver Hall, abt 1829; died 22 Mar 1879.

106 ii. John Curtis Fitzwater, born 4 Jul 1806, Yates Co., NY; married Jane Arwine, abt 1830, Yates Co., NY; died 12 May 1872, Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY.

iii. George Washington Fitzwater was born on 9 Feb 1811 in Yates Co., NY. He died on 2 Sep 1814 at the age of 3 in Yates Co., NY. He was buried about 5 Sep 1814 in Himrod Cemetery, Yates Co., NY. George has reference number 12910. He has reference number 12915.

iv. Thomas Botsford Fitzwater was born on 23 Aug 1812 in Yates Co., NY. He died on 30 Aug 1844 at the age of 32 in Yates Co., NY. He was buried about 2 Sep 1844 in Himrod Cemetery, Yates Co., NY. Thomas has reference number 12911.

v. Hannah A. Fitzwater was born on 14 Feb 1815 in Yates Co., NY. She died on 13 May 1905 at the age of 90 in Berry Co., MI. She has reference number 12912.

vi. David B. Fitzwater was born on 6 May 1817. He has reference number 12913.vii. Sarah Elizabeth Fitzwater was born about 1820. She has reference number 12914.

viii. Elijah David Fitzwater was born on 18 Jul 1825 in Jerusalem Twp., Yates Co., NY. He died about 10 Apr 1891 at the age of 65.

67. Thomas Fitzwater (George-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 30 May 1794 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 12875. Thomas resided in Yates Co., NY.

Thomas Fitzwater and Hannah Owen were married about 1820. Hannah Owen was born about 1795. She has reference number 12917.

Thomas Fitzwater and Hannah Owen had the following children:

i. George Fitzwater was born about 1820. He died in 1842 at the age of 22. He has reference number 12918.

ii. Mary Ann Fitzwater was born about 1820. She has reference number 12919.

68. Sarah Fitzwater (William-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 16 Dec 1791. She died on 15 Aug 1877 at the age of 85 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 18 Aug 1877 in Perkiomen Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA. Sarah has reference number 12877. The August 2006 issue of the Bulletin of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, page 285, featured the article Arthur St. Clair and the St. Clair Family of Norriton. The following are some of the extracts from that article. "Daniel St. Clair, son of the old Revolutionary General, died February 18, 1833, in the township of Norriton, where he had resided since a young man. The place of his residence was at Hartranft station on the west bank of Stony creek, where stands an Old stone dwelling, later the residence of Alfred Felton." "He held the office of Justice of the Peace, and was known as "Squire St. Clair." He was a Federalist in politics, and during the administration of John Adams he was selected as a collector of the odious Home Tax, the attempt to enforce which was so unpopular as to create what was called the "Fries Rebellion." "The lst will of Daniel wsa written June 1824 and registered in February 1833, in which nine of his children are mentioned. There names were James, Rachel, Louisa, Margaret, Sarah, John, Robert, Arthur and Phoebe." "For a time thereafter three of the sons, Robert, James and Arthur, resided on the Norriton property adjoining Penn Square, but Arthur alone continued to do so, in a house north of the road crossing." Arthur St. Clair, Jr., remained living in Norriton during a long life, and died in 1877, at the age of eighty-three, in a small house at Penn Square. His wife had been Sarah Fitzwater. He was the father of three sons and four daughters. One of his sons was also named Arthur, who as late as 1882 was living at Washington Square, at the age of seventy-two, the last of the St. Clair family in Norriton. He died in 1890. The last living grandchild of General St. Clair was Phoebe Boyd, who lived to be an aged woman in Philadelphia."

Sarah Fitzwater and Arthur St. Clair Jr. were married about 1820 in Montgomery Co., PA. Arthur St. Clair Jr., son of Daniel St. Clair and Rachel Shannon, was born on 16 Dec 1793. He died on 20 Jan 1879 at the age of 85 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 23 Jan 1879 in Perkiomen Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA. Arthur has reference number 12920.

69. Hannah Fitzwater (William-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 7 Jan 1802 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 5 Jun 1887 at the age of 85 in Westmoreland Co., PA. She was buried about 8 Jun 1887 in St. Clair Graveyard, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA. Hannah has reference number 12880.

Hannah Fitzwater and Samuel L. Pugh were married about 1825 in Montgomery Co., PA. Samuel L. Pugh was born on 1 Mar 1800. He died on 5 Nov 1875 at the age of 75. He has reference number 12882.

Samuel L. Pugh and Hannah Fitzwater had the following children:

i. John William Pugh was born on 3 Nov 1826. He died on 19 Aug 1893 at the age of 66. He has reference number 12922.

ii. Sarah Jane Pugh was born on 15 Oct 1828. She died on 25 Jul 1895 at the age of 66. She has reference number 12923.

iii. Mark Pugh was born in 1830. He died on 25 Apr 1833 at the age of 3. He has reference number 12921.iv. Ann Rebecca Pugh was born on 15 Jan 1835. She died on 17 May 1904 at the age of 69. She has

reference number 12924.

70. Emilene Fitzwater (William-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 16 Apr 1807 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 20 Apr 1866 at the age of 59 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 23 Apr 1866 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Emilene has reference number 12881.

Emilene Fitzwater and Aaron Phillips were married about 1835 in Montgomery Co., PA. Aaron Phillips was born about 1805. He has reference number 12925.

71. William H. Fitzwater (George-5, William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1798. He has reference number 22961.

Sarah Shireman was born in 1806. She has reference number 22962.

William H. Fitzwater and Sarah Shireman had the following child:

107 i. Barbara Fitzwater, born 1832, Virginia.

72. Abraham House Fitzwater (William-5, William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1821. He died in 1897 at the age of 76. He has reference number 18641.

Abraham House Fitzwater and Drusilla Caldwell were married on 23 Dec 1840 in Hardy Co., WV. Drusilla Caldwell was born about 1825. She has reference number 18642.

Abraham House Fitzwater and Drusilla Caldwell had the following child:

108 i. Levi W. Fitzwater, born 3 Oct 1843; married Martha Ellen Reed, abt 1865; died 3 Mar 1925.

73. Catherine Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Mar 1810 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 1849 at the age of 39. She has reference number 12641. Named after Catherine Dabis, a close friend of her parents, Catherineeventually inherited the Dabis estate.

Catherine Fitzwater and Elwood Rodebaugh were married about 1835. Elwood Rodebaugh was born about 1810. He has reference number 12692.

74. Emeline Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 28 Jul 1811 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. She died after 1878 at the age of 67. She has reference number 12644.

Emeline Fitzwater and Phineas Terry were married about 1835. Phineas Terry was born about 1810. He died about 1850 at the age of 40. He has reference number 12693.

Phineas Terry and Emeline Fitzwater had the following children:

i. James Terry was born about 1835. He has reference number 12694.ii. George Terry was born about 1840. He has reference number 12695.

109 iii. Jane Terry, born abt 1840; married Stevenson, abt 1860.

Emeline Fitzwater and Duboise were married about 1850 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. Duboise was born about 1810. He has reference number 12711.

75. Rachael Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 25 Dec 1812 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. She has reference number 12646. Resided in Marion, Osceola Co., MI

Rachael Fitzwater and Alexander Boyd were married about 1835. Alexander Boyd was born about 1810. He has reference number 12705.

76. Mary Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 21 May 1814 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. She has reference number 12645.

Mary Fitzwater and John Pulver were married about 1835. John Pulver was born about 1810. He has reference number 12706.

77. Joanna Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 14 Aug 1816 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. She has reference number 12642. A family record indicates that Joanna married Owen Hatton.

Joanna Fitzwater and Andrew Jones were married about 1840 in Canton, Bradford Co., PA. Andrew Jones was born about 1815. He has reference number 12707.

78. Ann Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Jun 1819 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. She died on 27 Jan 1900 at the age of 80. She has reference number 12643. This is possibly the Henry J. and Ana Haight listed in the 1860 census for Stanford, Dutchess Co., NY.

Ann Fitzwater and Henry Haight were married about 1840. Henry Haight was born in 1815. He has reference number 12708.

79. William Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Aug 1822 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co., NY. He died on 4 Jan 1894 at the age of 71 in Canton, Bradford Co., PA. He has reference number 12647.

William Fitzwater and Mary Wright were married on 20 Oct 1842 in Bradford Co., PA. Mary Wright, daughter of Joel Wright and Mary Holbrook, was born on 17 Oct 1823 in Blue Mountain, Monroe Co., PA. She died on 23 Feb 1888 at the age of 64. She has reference number 12648.

William Fitzwater and Mary Wright had the following children:

110 i. Daniel Fitzwater, born 29 Nov 1843, Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA; died 11 May 1931.ii. Warren Fitzwater was born on 26 May 1845 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. He died on 7 Aug 1917

at the age of 72. He has reference number 12651.iii. Millard Taylor Fitzwater was born on 16 Feb 1848 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. He died on 11

May 1937 at the age of 89. He has reference number 12649.iv. Maylan Fitzwater was born in 1850 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. He died on 13 Sep 1875 at the

age of 25 in Canton, Bradford Co., PA. He has reference number 12652.v. William Fitzwater Jr. was born in 1857. He died in 1922 at the age of 65. He has reference number

12653.vi. Gertrude Fitzwater was born in 1860. She died in 1941 at the age of 81. She has reference number

12654.vii. Rollie Fitzwater was born on 28 Oct 1865. He died on 14 Jan 1932 at the age of 66. He has reference

number 12655.

80. Susan Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 15 Feb 1824 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. She died in 1912 at the age of 88 in Bradford Co., PA. She has reference number 12680.

Susan Fitzwater and Harry Newell were married about 1845. Harry Newell was born about 1820. He has reference number 12897.

81. Samuel Fitzwater Jr. (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 21 Sep 1825 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He died on 26 Jun 1900 at the age of 74 in Canton, Bradford Co., PA. He has reference number 12681.

Samuel Fitzwater Jr. and Melissa Bates were married about 1850 in Canton, Bradford Co., PA. Melissa Bates was born about 1825. She has reference number 12898.

Samuel Fitzwater and Melissa Bates had the following children:

i. Ella V. Fitzwater was born in 1851. She has reference number 12926.ii. Matthias Fitzwater was born in 1853. He has reference number 12927.

iii. Louise M. Fitzwater was born in 1855. She died before 1900 at the age of 45. She has reference number 12928.

iv. Mary A. Fitzwater was born in 1857. She died before 1900 at the age of 43. She has reference number 12929.

v. Frank H. Fitzwater was born in 1859. He has reference number 12930.vi. John E. Fitzwater was born in 1864. He has reference number 12931.

vii. Clara E. Fitzwater was born about 1866. She has reference number 12932.

82. Elizabeth Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Jan 1827 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. She died on 19 Apr 1894 at the age of 67. She has reference number 12682.

Elizabeth Fitzwater and Clark C. Wright were married about 1850 in Bradford Co., PA. Clark C. Wright was born about 1825. He has reference number 12709.

83. Sarah Fitzwater (Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 21 Dec 1831 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. She has reference number 12683.

Sarah Fitzwater and Barton Porter were married about 1855. Barton Porter was born about 1830. He has reference number 12710.

84. Abel Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 5 Mar 1797 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 2 Nov 1840 at the age of 43 in Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He had his estate probated on 26 Nov 1840 in Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Abel has reference number 11187. The will of Abel Fitzwater distributes $500 to his sister Sarah Young and $1000 each to his sisters Anna, Martha, Mary, Catharine and Esther. The executor was his brother-in-law Samuel Umstead.

Abel Fitzwater and Isabella Umstead were married on 17 Feb 1825 in Montgomery Co., PA. Isabella Umstead, daughter of Jonas Umstead and Catharine Horner, was born on 2 Dec 1805. She died on 13 Nov 1878 at the age of 72 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11188. In the 1860 census for Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Elizabeth, age 54, is living with her son Joseph. In the 1870 census she is listed as age 64, still living in Upper Providence Township. With her in 1870 was Sarah Sailor, age 44, a domestic servant.

Abel Fitzwater and Isabella Umstead had the following children:

i. Albert Fitzwater was born about 1827. He has reference number 12360.111 ii. Joseph Fitzwater, born 25 May 1829, Montgomery Co., PA; married Frances B. , 1852; died 19 Nov

1921, Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.iii. Anna Fitzwater was born about 1830. She has reference number 13100.

85. Anna Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1805 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 18 Feb 1894 at the age of 89 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 20 Feb 1894 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Anna was buried in Row 4, 8th in the row, 2nd tier. Anna has reference number 8797. The 1850 census for Horsham Township, Montgomery County, PA, lists Anna, George B. along with one of George's brothers and his father. Also listed is a Rebecca Simmons, age 62. The value of the real estate is listed as $11,000. The 1860 census for Gwynedd Township lists George as age 64 and Ann as age 55. Their residence was between those of Jonathan and Sarah Ann Lukens and that of Able and Hannah Stockdale. In the 1870 census for Norriton Township George is listed as age 74 and Anna as age 66. The 1880 census for the 3rd Ward of Norristown, Montgomery County, lists Annie Iredell as age 76. She is listed as a sister in the household of Catharine Livingston, age 67. Under the census column "Is the person sick or temporarily disabled" Annie is listed as having Measles.

Anna Fitzwater and George B. Iredell were married about 1821 in Montgomery Co., PA. George B. Iredell, son of Jonathan Iredel and Hannah Kirk, was born on 1 Nov 1795 in Horsham Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1875 at the age of 80 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 8798. The name of George B. Iredell can be found in the meeting minutes of the Horsham Friends. His name is recorded as coming from Philadelphia on March 1, 1820. His name appears again on July 31, 1822 and again on October 2, 1822.

George B. Iredell and Anna Fitzwater had the following child:

i. Child Iredell was born in 1822 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 20 Aug 1822 at the age of 0 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 23 Aug 1822 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. The child was buried in Row 1, 16th in the row. Child has reference number 13229.

86. Martha Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1807 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 21 Nov 1895 at the age of 88 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 24 Nov 1897 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Martha has reference number 8799. Martha, John and their family are listed in the 1850 census for Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, PA. John is identified as a farmer and along with the names of the children is listed a John G. Steinner, age 32, Labourer. The 1870 census for Horsham Township lists John as age 65 and Martha as age 64. With them in the household was Isabella, age 23. John is listed as a Carpenter with his real estate valued at $3,000 and his personal estate at $500. The 1880 census for Horsham lists John Robinson as age 76 and his wife Martha A. as age 73. John is listed as a Laborer.

Martha Fitzwater and John Robinson were married about 1835 in Horsham Mtg., Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. John Robinson was born in 1804 in Pennsylvania. He died on 23 Feb 1885 at the age of 81 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 27 Feb 1885 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. John has reference number 8800.

John Robinson and Martha Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Child Robinson was born about 1837 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 15 Oct 1838 at the age of 1 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 18 Oct 1838 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Row 8, 3rd in the row. Child has reference number 13231.

ii. William Edwin Robinson was born in 1838 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 11739.

iii. Edith Robinson was born in 1842 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11740.iv. George Robinson was born in 1844 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 11742.v. Isabella Robinson was born in 1847 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 8 Nov 1873 at the age of

26 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 11 Nov 1873 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Isabella has reference number 11741.

87. Mary Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 3 Mar 1811 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 8 Nov 1891 at the age of 80 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 11 Nov 1891 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Mary is buried in Row 1, 24th in the row, 2nd Tier. The September 1850 census for Delaware County, PA, shows Mary White living in Newtown Township. With her were the following children: Annie, age 20; Pamela, age 19; son Fitzwater, age 13; a daughter "Willyanne," age 11; James, age 4; and Catharine, age one year. Her other son, George was living with her parents in Montgomery County. The 1860 census for Upper Dublin Township shows Mary, age 49, as a toll collector. Living with her are son Fitzwater, age 24; son William, age 21 (this is probably the daughter "Willieann" listed as age 11 in the 1860 census); James, age 14; and Catharine, age 12. She is listed as not having property, but a personal wealth of $200. In the 1870 census for Norristown, Mary is listed as age 60. With her are George, age 29, and Catharine, age 21. Also in the same household in 1870 are the following individuals: William Anderson, age 26, a carpenter; Edward Graham, age 19, an apprentice carpenter; and Lindsay Fitzwater, age 2. The 1870 census for Norristown shows three adjacent households for the following as heads: her sister Pamela Farringer, age 51; her sister Catharine Livingston, age 58; and Mary White. The 1880 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Mary White as age 69. She is listed as Mother-in-law in the household of Francis Schlater and her daughter Pamela. In the grave next to Mary is buried Frank Lightkep, who died October 1899. The diary of Mary's grandson, Thomas White, contains an entry on March 1, 1897, stating that "Uncle Frank and Aunt Kate" came for dinner. A previous entry on April 10, 1895, stated the Thomas "went to Norristown to see if Frank Litekep was coming up." These entires indicate a marriage

of Mary's daughter Catherine.

Mary Fitzwater and George W. White were married on 13 Mar 1828 in St. Michael's Evangelical Church, Germantown, Montgomery Co., PA. George W. White, son of David White and Jane Berryhill, was born on 23 Jul 1804 in Pennsylvania. He was baptized in Apr 1814 in Whitpain Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 15 Sep 1848 at the age of 44 in Montgomery Co., PA. George was buried on 17 Sep 1848 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. George is buried in Row 1, 18th in the row, 2nd Tier. In searching for the parents of George White (1841-1906), the only George White, age nine, found in the 1850 census was living with the Joseph Fitzwater family. In the 1870 census George White is listed as age 29 and living with his mother Mary White. The estate of Joseph Fitzwater, recorded April 2, 1852, refers to his daughter Mary White, wife of George White, deceased. This would indicate that George White (1841-1906) was a son of a George White. In pursuing this lead, a George White was found in the Montgomery County tax lists for 1840 and in "Advertisements and Notices of Interest," Vol. V, page 96. He was associated with a tavern and an organization known as the "Fellowship Assistance Society of Whitemarsh." The newspaper article published tavern licenses on January 26, 1842, and listed that of "Joseph P. Matthew, Sign of the Spread Eagle, Whitemarsh (now occupied by George White)." Reference to this property is made in Sheriff's Deed Book D, page 239, and in Montgomery County Deed Books 58, page 428, and Book 97, page 197-9. The Norristown newspaper of March 1845 indicated the death of a Mary White, daughter of George and Mary White. Finaly, in 1995, a confirming reference was found on page 180 of "Swedish Holsteins." His tombstone appears to read that he died at age 44 years, 1 month and 23 days. George was buried in Row 1, 18th in the row, second tier. The burial record noted that row 1 was now full.

George W. White and Mary Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Annie White was born in 1830 in Montgomery Co., PA.112 ii. Pamela White, born 1831, Montgomery Co., PA; married Franklin Schlater, abt 1855, Montgomery

Co., PA; died 23 May 1898, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.iii. Child White was born about 1833 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He/she was born in

1834. He/she died about 20 Dec 1834 at the age of 1 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Child was buried on 21 Dec 1834 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. The infant was buried in Child's Row 2, 11th in row, 2nd Tier. He/she died about 25 Jan 1835 at the age of 2 in Montgomery Co., PA. He/she was buried on 28 Jan 1835 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. The infant was buried in Child's Row 2, 12th in the row. Child has reference number 11786. He/she has reference number 13230. The child is buried in Row 2, 12th in the row.

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The child is buried in Row 2, 11th, 2nd tier.113 iv. John Fitzwater White, born 12 Sep 1836, Montgomery Co., PA; married Lavina S. Shaffer, 1863,

Montgomery Co., PA; married Elizabeth Archer Craft, 20 Aug 1878, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; died 25 Jun 1909, Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA.

114 v. Willie Ann White, born Oct 1838, Montgomery Co., PA; married Reuben L. Farringer, 30 Mar 1865, Montgomery Co., PA; died 5 Apr 1908, Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA.

115 vi. George W. White Sr., born 1 Apr 1841, Newtown Twp., Delaware Co., PA; married Anna Mary Halloway, 14 Mar 1871, Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; died 8 Nov 1906, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA.

vii. Mary White was born about Feb 1845 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 21 Mar 1845 at the age of 0 in infancy. She was buried on 23 Mar 1845 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Mary is buried in the Childs' Row, 15th in the row, 2nd Tier. Mary has reference number 8919. Mary is buried in child's row 2, 15th location, 2nd tier.

116 viii. James White, born 24 Feb 1846, Montgomery Co., PA; married Fanny E. Fisher, 24 Dec 1867, Montgomery Co., PA; died 17 Jul 1877, Montgomery Co., PA.

117 ix. Catharine Livingston White, born 2 Nov 1848, Montgomery Co., PA; married Benjamin Franklin Lightkep, 9 Oct 1872, Montgomery Co., PA; died 26 Feb 1917, Montgomery Co., PA.

88. Catharine Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1812 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died after Mar 1897 at the age of 85 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 8801. The 1851 will of Catharine's father identifies her as "Catharine Livingston, widow of James, deceased." Book 4 of the Horsham Monthly Meeting minutes, page 142, indicates that Catharine Fitzwater requested that she be received into membership on May 1, 1833. Page 144 indicates that she was received on June 26, 1833. Page 17 of the Horsham Monthly Meeting, Membership Book 1845, indicates she was deceased in May 1852. However, she is listed in the 1870 census as living next to her sisters Mary and Pamela. She is identified as Catharine Livingston, age 58. With her is her son, James Livingston, Carpenter, age 33. In the 1860 census for Horsham Township, Montgomery County, post office Hatboro, Catharine is listed in the household of her mother, Amelia (sic) Fitzwater. She is listed as age 47, and her son James Livingston, as age 24. Catharine is listed with a personal estate of $1,000 and James is listed as a Carpenter. The 1870 census for Norristown lists Catharine Livingston as age 58. She is listed with a personal estate valued at $1,500. With her in the household was her son James, age 33, listed as a Carpenter with his real estate valued at $1,700. The 1880 census for the 3rd Ward of Norristown, Montgomery County, lists Catharine Livingston as age 67. Listed with her in the household was her sister Annie Iredell, age 76. The diary of Thomas White contains an entry for Wednesday, August 28, 1895, indicating that "Aunt Pumalia Farringer, Aunt Kate Lightkep, Lillie and Mrs Auckey were up." This refers to their visiting the White residence in Jeffersonville. Thus it would appear that "Aunt" Catharien married Frank Lightkep about 1890. In the grave next to Mary White is buried Frank Lightkep, who died October 1899. The diary of Mary's grandson, Thomas White, contains an entry on March 1, 1897, stating that "Uncle Frank and Aunt Kate" came for dinner. A previous entry on April 10, 1895, stated that Thomas "went to Norristown to see if Frank Litekep was coming up." Perhaps this indicates a marriage of Catherine Fitzwater Livingston to Frank Lightkep. (Actually, 2008, it was found that it was Catharine, daughter of Mary Fitzwater White, who married Frank Lightkep).

Catharine Fitzwater and James Livingston were married about 1835 in Montgomery Co., PA. James Livingston was born about 1810 in Pennsylvania. He died before Mar 1845 at the age of 35 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 8802. The will of Joseph Fitzwater, dated March 29, 1845, refers to "Catharine Livingston widow of James deceased."

James Livingston and Catharine Fitzwater had the following child:

118 i. James Livingston Jr., born Sep 1835, Montgomery Co., PA; married Ellen J. Moore, 1879, Montgomery Co., PA; died abt 1915, Montgomery Co., PA.

89. Esther Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 3 Feb 1815 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 4 Mar 1898 at the age of 83 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 7 Mar 1898 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Esther has reference number 8803. Initially, Lewis and Esther lived on Lewis' father's 55-acre farm, that Lewis had purchased. In the Spring of 1837, Lewis sold the farm and the family moved to Providence Township in Montgomery County where they were members of the Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. Later, they moved to Horsham Township where they resided until 1871. Then, Lewis purchased 58 acres adjoining the Chain Bridge Mills on the old Second Street Turnpike Road where it crosses the Neshaminy between Penns Park and Richboro, his purchase including an island in the Nishaminy. They resided on this farm until 1877, when they removed to Penns Park, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. They resided there until 1893, when they moved to Philadelphia, and soon thereafter moved to Conshohocken and resided with their daughter Catharine Tomlinson. Both parents died at her residence in Conshohocken. The 1850 census for Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, PA, shows Esther, Lewis and their six children. Lewis is listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $3,500. With the family is a Jesse Wilson, age 60.

The 1880 census for Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, lists Lewis B. Shaw as age 66 and his wife Esther as age 65. Lewis is listed as a Farmer. Listed with them in the household was their daughter Emma, age 20. The August 1929 record of burials in the Burial Ground of the Upper Dublin Preparative Meeting of Friends shows Esther as having been buried in row XXVII in 1898.

Esther Fitzwater and Lewis B. Shaw were married on 1 Oct 1835 in Montgomery Co., PA. Lewis B. Shaw, son of John Shaw and Elizabeth Ball, was born on 27 Dec 1814 in Richland Twp., Bucks Co., PA. He died on 3 Jun 1902 at the age of 87 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 6 Jun 1902 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Lewis has reference number 8804. According to Roberts' Early Friends Families of Upper Bucks, Lewis Shaw purchased his father's farm of 55 acres and operated it until the Spring of 1837, when he sold it and moved to Providence Township, Montgomery County, bringing a certificate to Gwynedd Monthly Meeting dated 3 Mar 1837. He later moved to Horsham Township where he resided until 1871. He purchased in that year, a farm of 58 acres adjoining the Chain Bridge Mills on the old Second Street Turnpike road, where it crosses the Neshaminy between Penns Park and Richboro. His purchase included an island in the Neshaminy. He resided on this farm until 1877, when he removed to Penns Park, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. He resided in that village until 1893, when he removed to Philadelphia, and soon after to Conshohocken where he resided with his daughter Catharine Tomlinson until his death. His tombstone indicates he died in his 89th year. The 1860 census for Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, post office Springhouse, shows Lewis as age 46. Lewis is listed as a Farmer with his real estate valued at $4,500 and his personal estate at $1,000. With he and Esther are the following nine children: Pamala, age 23; Albert, age 20; Anna, age 18; Elizabeth, age 16; Edith, age 14; Mary Jane, age 12; Catharine, age 7; Martha, age 5; and Emma, age 2. The 1870 census for Horsham Township, shows Lewis B. Shaw as age 55. Lewis is listed as a Farmer with his personal estate valued at $2,700. Esther is listed as age 54. With them in the household were Mary J., age 22, Catharine, age 17, Martha, age 15, and Emma, age 12. The 1880 census for Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, lists Lewis B. Shaw as age 66 and his wife Esther as age 65. With them in the household was their daughter Emma, age 20. The 1900 census for the 21st Ward of Philadelphia lists Louis B. Shaw as age 87 and a widower, residing in the household of his daughter and son-in-law, Catharine and Benjamin Tomlinson. The following appeared on page 1 of The Ambler Gazette of 12 June 1902 under the heading Broad Axe: "The funeral of Lewis Shaw passed through here Friday to Friends' meeting, Jarrettown." The August 1929 record of burials in the Burial Ground of the Upper Dublin Preparative Meeting of Friends shows Lewis B.Shaw as having been buried in row XXVII in 1902, adjacent to his wife Esther.

Lewis B. Shaw and Esther Fitzwater had the following children:

119 i. Pamelia Fitzwater Shaw, born 4 Oct 1836, Gwynedd Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Charles Ambler, 1864, Montgomery Co., PA; died 11 Oct 1919.

120 ii. Albert Fitzwater Shaw, born 10 Nov 1839, Montgomery Co., PA; died 7 Dec 1868, Montgomery Co., PA.

iii. Anna Shaw was born on 22 Sep 1841 in Gwynedd Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11745. Perhaps this is the Ann Elizabeth Shaw who married Alfred Comly. Hewas born June 18, 1839.

iv. Elizabeth Shaw was born on 19 Sep 1843 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 22 Aug 1868 at the age of 24. She has reference number 11746.

v. Edith B. Shaw was born on 10 Feb 1846 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11747.vi. Mary Jane Shaw was born on 8 May 1848 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11748.

121 vii. Catharine Shaw, born 27 Jul 1852, Montgomery Co., PA; married Benjamin R. Tomlinson, 1872, Montgomery Co., PA.

viii. Martha Shaw was born on 24 Sep 1854 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 22 Mar 1918 at the age of 63. She has reference number 12301.

ix. Emma Shaw was born on 25 Oct 1857 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 29 Feb 1884 at the age of 26. She has reference number 12302.

90. Pamela Fitzwater (Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 14 Sep 1817 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was baptized on 18 May 1862 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 27 Feb 1919 at the age of 101 in Montgomery Co., PA. Pamela was buried about 1 Mar 1919 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Panela was buried in the Old Section, Row 7. She has reference number 8805. Pamela, Mathias and their four children are listed in the 1850 census for Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, PA. Mathias is listed as a shoemaker with a real estate value of $2,200. The 1850 census also shows Frederick B. and Willy Ann Robeson living next to the home of Mathias and Pamela. Willy Ann was the sister of George W. White, who married Pamela's sister, Mary Fitzwater. The 1870 census for Norristown shows Pamela living next to her sisters Mary and Catharine. She is shown as being age 51. Her real estate was valued at $1,700 and her personal estate at $1,200. Living with her were her daughter Ann C., age 21 and son George, age ten. The 1880 census for Chestnut Street in Norristown lists Pamela Faringer (sic) as age 58. The census indicates she was living alone and that she was widowed. The diary of Thomas White contains an entry for Wednesday, August 28, 1895, indicating that "Aunt Pumalia Farringer, Aunt Kate Lightkep, Lillie and Mrs Auckey were up." This refers to their visiting the White residence in Jeffersonville. The church records of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Whitemarsh indicate that Pamala and her daughter "A. Kate Farringer" were dismissed to the Lutheran Church in Norristown on May 12, 1870. They also indicate that Pamela lived to an age of 101 years, 5 months and 13 days. The 1900 census for the 4th Ward of Norristown lists Pamela Faringer as age 78, born in September 1822. The 1910 census for the 4th Ward lists Pamilla (sic) as a widow, age 87. The census indicates that none of her five children were living. She was living alone on Green Street. The following appeared on page 2, column 2, of The Ambler Gazette of 17 April 1919 in the article entitled Wills probated: :Pamelia F. Farringer, late of Norristown, gives to Zion Luthran church, Whitemarsh, $200; Mary Ann Stout, $50; Mary Funk, $300; John Wimmer, $300; Ann Wimmer, $300; George Farringer, $200; Frank Farrington, $?00; John Farringer, $200. The residue of the estate is to be divided equally among the children of decedent's deceased sisters, Martha Robinson, Mary White, Katherine Livingston and Esther Shaw. Judge John Faber Miller is named as executor. The estate is valued at $4,500."

Pamela Fitzwater and Mathias Faringer were married about 1840 in Montgomery Co., PA. Mathias Faringer, son of Henry Faringer, was born on 4 Jun 1802. He died about 27 Jun 1866 at the age of 64 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 30 Jun 1866 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Mathias was buried in the Old Section, Row 7. Mathias has reference number 8806. The bible text for his service was James 5:13. Matthias was the witness for the will of a Frederick Faringer, possibly his brother. The will was dated 25 Aug 1840 and probated 3 Oct 1840 (Bk8, p99). It names sisters Susan, Margaret and Mary. The 1850 census of Whitemarsh Township shows Matthias as a shoemaker. The names of his wife and three children are given and his property was valued at $2,200. Mathias is buried in Row 7 of the old section of the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Mathias Faringer and Pamela Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Emma Faringer was born on 25 Nov 1843 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 31 Aug 1855 at the age of 11 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 2 Sep 1855 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Emma was buried in the Old Section, in Row 7. Emma has reference number 11750. The records of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Whitemarshindicat that Emma died at age 11 years and 6 days.

ii. Joseph Fitzwater Faringer was born on 2 Aug 1846 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 15 Mar 1864 at the age of 17 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 19 Mar 1864 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Joseph was buried in the Old Section, Row 7. Joseph has reference number 11751. The records of the Union Church of Whitemarsh indicate that he died atage 17 years, 7 months and 13 days.

iii. Anna Catharine Faringer was born on 22 Dec 1848 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 12 Jun 1871 at the age of 22 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 15 Jun 1871 in

Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Anna has reference number 11752. Anna was buried in the Old Section, Row 7.

iv. George Faringer was born on 13 May 1860 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 15 May 1871 at the age of 11 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 12265.

91. Edwin Tyson (Elizabeth Fitzwater-5, Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 13 Nov 1802. He died on 19 Apr 1868 at the age of 65. He has reference number 11443.

Edwin Tyson and Eleonor Hallowell were married about 1825 in Montgomery Co., PA. Eleonor Hallowell was born on 17 Nov 1805. She died on 7 Feb 1866 at the age of 60. She has reference number 12426.

92. Jonathan Fitzwater (George-5, Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 12 Sep 1811 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1850 at the age of 39 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. He was buried in 1850 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. Jonathan has reference number 12286. The following biography is taken from Samuel Traquair Tyson's book: Jonathan "ran away from home when he was bout sixteen, and first drove stage for a time. Then he drifted into the Seminole Indian war in Florida... Afterwards he went to Mexico, and finally became connected with the stage line between Vera Cruz and the City of Mexico, in which he held a responsible position that required him to travel over the line inspecting stations, etc. In this capacity he met with many adventures and hairbreadth escapes, for the country then, even more than now (1922), was filled with bandits and highwaymen; he was frequently attacked, and once was left for dead by the roadside. His headquarters were in the City of Mexico, where he married and had three or four sons. At the breaking out of the war between the United States and Mexico in 1846 he, no doubt, made himself objectionable to the authorities and Santa Anna, the Mexican general in Chief, offered one thousand dollars for him, dead or alive, but his family and friends concealed him until there was an opportunity for him to escape, and when General Scott and the American forces landed at Vera Cruz he made his way to that place and, being acquainted with every foot of the road, became Gen. Scott's guide up to the City. In one of the battles in front of the City a grape shot took out his left eye and knocked him from his horse. As he lay on the ground a shell burst near him, shattering the bones in his right ankle. He was finally picked up and carried to the field hospital, where the surgeon said he was too badly wounded to recover. But Jonathan roundly denounced him, and told him he would get well in spite of him, so they fixed him up and he kept his word. When the American Army left Mexico he came away with it, and ever after remained with it, holding a civilian position as Wagon-Master. He came to Philadelphia about the year 1850 for surgical treatment on account of his old wounds, and he spent considerable time with us at Hop Yard Farm. I remember him quite distinctly. He was of medium height, and often wore a jacket with brass buttons, such as were worn at that time in Mexico. He was a splendid story-teller, and would entertain the company by the hour with his vivid tales of adventure by flood and field. He had been shipwrecked in the Gulf of Mexico on some barren rocks or sandbar, without drinking water, and he had saved a little girl, the daughter of an American Captain ... He claimed to have twenty-four wounds on his body, and I do not doubt that he had, for he wore a broad surcingle (sic) to keep his ribs in place which had been broken and never properly healed; he wore an iron brace on his shattered ankle and walked with a cane; the socket of his left eye was vacant, but the other blazed with an amazing fire and vitality. He was a splendid horseman, and could handle a lasso like a cowboy; indeed, about every thing had happened to him that could happen to anyone, and it can be imagined the deep impression he made on my youthful fancy. He finally returned to the Army Post at Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he died and is buried." The 1850 census for Valencia County, NM, enumerated in December, shows J.F. Fitzwater, age 30, as a Forage Master with the US Army garrison at Socoro. The garrison consisted of the 1st Dragoons, Company H; the 2nd Dragoons, Companies D & E; and the 3rd Infantry, Companies A & H. At that time the town of Socoro had a population of 543, of which over 100 were military men. In 1851 the garrison moved to Fort Conrad at Valverde. Fort Conrad was poorly located, flimsily built and, fortunately for the Army, was shortlived. Relocating several miles south to a more advantageous position, the troops moved into newly built Fort Craig in 1854.

Jonathan Fitzwater and Soledad Fierra were married in 1841 in Mexico City, Mexico. Soledad Fierra was born about 1815. She has reference number 12361.

Jonathan Fitzwater and Soledad Fierra had the following children:

i. Eusebia Fitzwater was born about 1845. He has reference number 12362.ii. Mateo Fitzwater was born about 1845. He has reference number 12363.

93. Mary Fitzwater (George-5, Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 8 Oct 1817 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 29 Aug 1856 at the age of 38 in Hop Yard Farm, DE. She has reference number 12289.

Mary Fitzwater and Samuel Tyson Jr. were married on 15 Oct 1840 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Samuel and Mary were married by Mayor Swifts at his residence inPhiladelphia. Samuel was not a member of Friends and Mary was disownedfrom the (Quaker) Society. Samuel Tyson Jr., son of Samuel Tyson and Tacy Leonard, was born on 20 Mar 1813 in London Britian Twp., Chester Co., PA. He died on 23 Mar 1899 at the age of 86. He has reference number 12410. This is probably the Samuel Tyson, age 45, listed in the 1860 census for Norristown, living in the household of Charles and Emily Stinson, attorney-at-law. With Samuel are the following individuals: Sarah Tyson, age 30; Samuel Tyson, age 18; and Sarah Tyson, age 13, all born in Pennsylvania. Samuel is listed as a Gentleman with a real estate value of $9,000 and a personal estate valued at $5,000. Sarah Tyson, age 30, is listed with a personal estate of $7,000.

Samuel Tyson, husband of Sarah H. Tyson, was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, in March, 1813. His mother died when he was an infant, and his father when he was but twelve years of age. He then went to Abington, in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, and resided with relatives. He entered an academy at Hatboro known as Loller Academy, which was in its time a celebrated school. He also pursued his studies still further at Wilmington, Delaware. He inherited the "Hop Yard Farm" in Delaware, which was deeded to his ancestor by William Penn. After leaving school Samuel Tyson went to Norristown, Pennsylvania, and became interested in the lumber business, and later with Mr. Rambo in the lime business. This employment not being suited to his tastes, he engaged in the study of mineralogy and botany, and spent his time in the search for minerals and flowers, becoming an earnest student of nature. He was greatly interested in educating young men along this line, and in the course of his life he gathered several collections of plants and minerals which he sent to various institutions of learning, receiving in return many complimentary letters. When he was twenty-four years of age he married the first time, and took charge of his farm in Delaware, remaining there several years and becoming a widower. He sold the farm, went to Philadelphia, and took a course in chemistry which brought him in contact with many prominent educators, he becoming a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences in that city. In 1859 he purchased a farm near where his widow now resides, he and Sarah H. Roberts having been married in 1858. They built the home in 1860, which was destroyed by fire in 1893. It has since been rebuilt, and Mrs. Tyson has a flue country home, the farm containing 130 acres. Samuel Tyson was a good farmer, always working from a scientific standpoint. He was a strong anti-slavery man and an earnest Republican.

Samuel Tyson and Mary Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Samuel Traquair Tyson was born on 4 Sep 1841 in Hop Yard Farm, DE. He has reference number 12411. Samuel T. Tyson, brother of Dr. Sarah F. Tyson, and several years her senior in age, is now and has been for many years a resident of Mexico. He is a metallurgist and mining engineer and stands high in his profession. He was educated at public and private schools, and was in attendance at the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College when the rebellion began with the firing on Fort Sumter in 1861. He enlisted and served three years in the Anderson Cavalry, and then returned to the Sheffield School, graduated and taught there for several years. He then went to Colorado and became interested in the Little Chief and other mines. He is now the owner of the Arizona Copper and Silver Mine, and is interested in other enterprises of the kind. He has been eminently successful.

ii. George Tyson was born about 1845. He has reference number 12412.iii. Rebecca Tyson was born about 1845. She has reference number 12414.iv. Dr. Sarah Fitzwater Tyson was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania. She died on 1 Mar 1912 at the age of

65. She was buried about 4 Mar 1912 in Valley Friends Meeting Graveyard, King of Prussia, Montgomery Co., PA. Sarah has reference number 12413. Dr. Sarah Fitzwater Tyson, a practicing physician whose office and residence are at Marshall and Swede streets, Norristown, was educated at Darby Boarding School, and at Philadelphia schools, and took the course at the Women's Medical College, in Philadelphia, graduating from that institution in 1889. Dr. Tyson, was resident physician at the Lying-in Charity Hospital for a year after her graduation, and then located at 1313 Arch street, later at

1637 Arch street, Philadelphia, where she practiced medicine for ten years, closing her office on account of ill health. In 1900 she came to Norristown, and opened her office at the place already mentioned, and has been in successful practice there ever since. Dr. Tyson is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, and of the Alumnae of the Women's Medical College. Mrs. Tyson's family were remarkable for intelligence and uprightness, and always stood high in the community in which they lived. For more than two centuries they were an influential family in Upper Merion township. Mrs. Tyson has inherited the family characteristics, and is held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

94. George Fitzwater (George-5, Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 21 Oct 1819 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 10 Oct 1869 at the age of 49 in Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO. He has reference number 12290. George and Caroline are listed in the 1860 census for the town of Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland. George is listed as age 39 and Caroline as age 41. With them are the following children: George, age 11; Richard, age 9; Frank, age 7; Samuel, age 4; and John, age 1.

George Fitzwater and Caroline Chambers were married in Jan 1847 in Strickersville, Chester Co., PA. Caroline Chambers was born in 1818 in Delaware. She died on 28 Mar 1874 at the age of 56 in Missouri. She has reference number 12364.

George Fitzwater and Caroline Chambers had the following children:

122 i. George Fitzwater, born 5 Mar 1848, Delaware; married Sarah Hempstead, 15 Nov 1877, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO; died 31 Aug 1932, Riverside, Orange Co., CA.

ii. Richard Fitzwater was born on 1 Aug 1850 in Delaware. He died on 1 Mar 1878 at the age of 27. He was buried in Mar 1887 in Fee Fee Cemetery, Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO. Richard has reference number 12366.

iii. Franklin M. Fitzwater was born on 20 Jun 1853 in Delaware. He died on 24 Jan 1876 at the age of 22. He was buried in Feb 1876 in Fee Fee Cemetery, Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO. Franklin has reference number 12367.

iv. Samuel Tyson Fitzwater was born on 16 Jul 1856 in Delaware. Resided in Crevecoeur, St. Louis Co., MO in 1922 He died in 1930 at the age of 74 in St. Louis Co., MO. He was buried in 1930 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Samuel has reference number 12368.

v. John Chambers Fitzwater was born on 5 Feb 1859 in Cecil Co., MD. He died on 12 Mar 1873 at the age of 14. He was buried about 15 Mar 1873 in Fee Fee Cemetery, Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO. John has reference number 12369.

vi. Sarah Fitzwater was born on 22 Aug 1862 in Cecil Co., MD. Resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA in 1922 She died about 7 Jul 1939 at the age of 76 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. She was buried on 10 Jul 1939 in Fresh Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. Sarah has reference number 12370.

95. George Washington Fitzwater (John-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 3 Apr 1823 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 7 Feb 1879 at the age of 55 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 10 Feb 1879 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. George has reference number 12466. Mr. Wash Fitzwater resided at Tacony, on the Delaware River abovePhiladelphia, where he operated a saw-mill. He was an ardent horseman,and at one time owned "Tacony," the fastest trotting horse on theAmerican turf in his day.

George Washington Fitzwater and Elizabeth Paxton were married about 1848 in Montgomery Co., PA. Elizabeth Paxton was born on 29 Dec 1828. She died on 14 Feb 1884 at the age of 55 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 17 Feb 1884 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA.

George Washington Fitzwater and Elizabeth Paxton had the following children:

i. Harriet Fitzwater was born on 14 May 1849 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died in Jun 1900 at the age of 51 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried in Jun 1900 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA.

ii. George Washington Fitzwater Jr. was born on 28 May 1852 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 18 Dec 1910 at the age of 58 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 21 Dec 1910 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. George has reference number 12492.

96. Jacob Fitzwater (John-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 4 Jan 1830 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 25 Mar 1877 at the age of 47 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 28 Mar 1877 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Jacob has reference number 12469. The 1860 census for Upper Dublin township, Montgomery County, shows Jacob, age 30, living in the household of his mother Mary Fitzwater, age 60. Jacob served in the Civil War in the 15th Pennsylvania cavalry.

Jacob Fitzwater and Elizabeth Connard were married in 1852 in Montgomery Co., PA. Elizabeth Connard was born about 1830. She has reference number 12490.

Jacob Fitzwater and Elizabeth Connard had the following child:

i. Franklin S. Fitzwater was born in 1854 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died in 1925 at the age of 71 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried in 1925 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Franklin has reference number 12491.

97. John Fitzwater Jr. (John-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 23 Jul 1830 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 28 Aug 1898 at the age of 68 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 1 Sep 1898 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. John has reference number 12468. John Fitzwater served in the Civil War as Captain of Company C, 2ndPennsylvania cavalry. On February 9, 1849, John Fitzwater took his sonto Philadelphia to board the ship Mason for California. It was toleave the 13th, but John came home to report it had not left yet. Itfinally sailed on the 22nd. In 1850, just in time for Thanksgiving,John Fitzwater, Jr., came home from California without any gold andready to work.

John Fitzwater Jr. and A. Elizabeth O'Donnel were married about 1853 in Montgomery Co., PA. A. Elizabeth O'Donnel was born about 1830. She died on 4 Jun 1917 at the age of 87 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 7 Jun 1917 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. A. has reference number 12488.

John Fitzwater and A. Elizabeth O'Donnel had the following child:

i. Alice Fitzwater was born in 1854. She died in 1869 at the age of 15 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried in 1869 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Alice has reference number 12489. The tombstone of Alice reads "An Untimely Frost."

98. Charles Fitzwater (John-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 20 Sep 1833 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 2 Dec 1900 at the age of 67 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 6 Dec 1900 in Fitzwater Burial Ground,

Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. Charles has reference number 12470. The 1860 census for Upper Dublin township, Montgomery County, shows Charles as age 28 and Emma as age 31. His realestate was valued at $8,000 and his personal property at $1,645. In the 1870 census, Charles and Emily were living in the 20th Ward, 68th District of Philadelphia. Shown with them in the 1870 census were Kate, age 12; Mary, age 11; Margt, age 3; and Charles S., age 5/12th. The following obituary appeared in the Ambler Gazette on 6 December 1900, page 8: "Charles Fitzwater, a life-long resident of Flourtown, near Wheel Pump, on Bethleham Pike, died Sunday aged 67 years. he was one of the family of Fitzwaters, which resided in Upper Dublin township in the vicinity of Fitzwatertown, being the son of John Fitzwater, who owned nearly all the property about that village and burned lime in the vicinity. The deceased was a brother of Washington, John, Jacob and mrs Lottie Potter. Over 35 years ago he married Emily, daughter of Squire Rex, of Flourtown. He has been crippled up with rheumatism of a number of years. The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon from his late residence."

Charles Fitzwater and Emilie V. Rex were married about 1856 in Montgomery Co., PA. Emilie V. Rex was born in 1829 in Pennsylvania. She has reference number 12904.

Charles Fitzwater and Emilie V. Rex had the following children:

i. Tacy Fitzwater was born in 1857 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 22941.

ii. Mary A. Fitzwater was born in 1859 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.iii. Samuel R. Fitzwater was born in 1863 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 7 Mar 1864 at the age

of 1 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 10 Mar 1864 in St. Thomas Church, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Samuel has reference number 13182.

iv. Margaret Fitzwater was born in 1867. She has reference number 22943.v. Charles S. Fitzwater was born in Jan 1870 in Philadelphia, PA. He has reference number 22944.

99. Charlott "Lottie" Fitzwater (John-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 3 Sep 1838 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 23 Jun 1912 at the age of 73 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 26 Jun 1912 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA. The 1860 census for Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, lists Robert E. Potter as age 26 and his wife Charlotte as age 21. Robert is listed as a Farmer with his real estate valued at $16,850 and his personal estate at $6,378. Two residences away was the household of Mary Fitzwater, age 60, probably the mother of Charlotte. Living with Mary was Jacob Fitzwater, age 30, probably a brother of Charlotte. The 1870 census for the 22nd Ward, 72nd District of Philadelphia, post office Germantown, lists Robt. E. Potter as age 36 and his wife Charlotte as age 28. Robert is listed as a Druggist with his real estate valued at $10,000 and his personal estate at $1,500. With them in the household were the following children: Mary, age 12; Alvina, age 10; Ella, age 8; Elizabeth, age 6; Alonzo, age 4; and Jacob, age 21. Also listed was Charlotte's mother, Mary Fitzwater, age 68, and Jacob Fitzwater (probably Charlotte's brother), age 40 and listed as an Innkeeper. The June 1880 census for Upper Dublin Township lists Robert E. Potter as age 45 and his wife Charlotte as age 41. Robert is listed as a Farmer. With them in the household were the following children: Alvina, age 20; Ella, age 18; Elizabeth, age 16; Alonzo, age 14; Jacob, age 12; Charlotte, age 7; Frank, age 4; and Edith, age 6/12. Also listed with the family was Charlotte Longshore, a Niece age 11. The 1900 census for Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, lists Charlott F. Potter as age 64, born September 1836. She is listed as a widow, having had ten children with seven living. With her in the household were Charlott F., age 25, and Edith, age 20. In the adjacent household was Henry Robeson (Nov 1844) and his wife Clara (Aug 1846), possibly a cousin.

Charlott "Lottie" Fitzwater and Dr. Robert E. Potter were married on 30 Jun 1856 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Dr. Robert E. Potter was born on 25 Aug 1834 in Pennsylvania. He died on 26 Jan 1889 at the age of 54 in

Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 29 Jan 1889 in Fitzwater Burial Ground, Fitzwatertown, Montgomery Co., PA.

Robert E. Potter and Charlott Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Mary Potter was born in 1858 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.ii. Alvina Potter was born in Dec 1859 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died before Jun

1880 at the age of 20 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.iii. Ella Potter was born in 1862 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.iv. Elizabeth Potter was born in 1864 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.v. Alonzo Potter was born in 1866 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

vi. Robert Potter was born in Feb 1867 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.vii. Alvina Potter was born in Dec 1869 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

viii. Charlott F. Potter was born in Jul 1874 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.ix. Frank Potter was born in 1876 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.x. Edith Potter was born in Dec 1879 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

100. Sarah Fitzwater (Thomas-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1800 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 23 May 1857 at the age of 57 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 12293. Page 144, Book 4, of the Horsham Monthly Meeting Minutes records thatPeter Tyson and Sarah his wife, and their two minor children werereceived on 26 June 1833.

Sarah Fitzwater and Peter Tyson Jr. were married about 1820 in Montgomery Co., PA. Peter Tyson Jr., son of Peter Tyson and Martha , was born about 1800. He died in 1850 at the age of 50 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 12296. At the time of his death, Peter was the owner of 77 acres 120 perchesin Horsham Township. In order to pay his debts, 71 acres 129 percheswere sold. After payment of the debts, the remaining funds in theamount of $3,900.94 were given to his widow Sarah.

Peter Tyson and Sarah Fitzwater had the following children:

i. John Fitzwater Tyson was born about 1825 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 12297.

ii. Hannah Ann Tyson was born on 18 May 1825 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 1 Mar 1885 at the age of 59 in Montgomery Co., PA. She had her estate probated on 10 Mar 1885 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah has reference number 12298. The estate papers of Hannah Ann indicate that from birth she was aweak minded person and incapable of managing her own estate. Thetestimony of Ephraim Tyson offered in evidence papers regarding"proceedings to declare Hannah Ann Tyson a lunatic." In her will,Hannah Ann left $2,000 to her nephew Lukens Comly, $2,000 and herfurniture in the sitting room downstairs to her neice Tacy C. Wood,$2,000 to her nephew Howard S. Wood, $1,000 and all silverware,pillowcases and sheets marked "H.T." to Hannah, daughter of Ephriam,$100 to the rest of Ephriam's children, and $100 to Mary Emma Tyson,the daughter of Clayton Tyson. In addition, she designated $1,000 eachto the Fitzwater Graveyard and to the Upper Dublin Friends Meetinggraveyard, the income of which was to be expended for the carethereof.

Sarah Fitzwater and Daniel Fisher were married about 1850 in Montgomery Co., PA. Daniel Fisher was born about 1800. He has reference number 13395.

101. Catharine Fitzwater (Thomas-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1800. She has reference number 12295.

Catharine Fitzwater and David Comley were married about 1825. David Comley was born about 1800. He has reference number 12906.

David Comley and Catharine Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Lukens Comley was born about 1830 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died after Feb 1895 at the age of 65. He has reference number 13396. The estate of his aunt, Hannah Ann Tyson, provided that Lukens receive$2,000.

123 ii. Tacy Comley, born abt 1830, Montgomery Co., PA; married Howard S. Wood, abt 1855; died aft Feb 1895.

102. Hannah Fitzwater (Thomas-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1807. She died about 18 Feb 1885 at the age of 78 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 21 Feb 1885 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Hannah has reference number 12294. In the Montgomery County Archives, some of Hannah's estate papers arefiled with those of Hannah Ann, daughter of her sister Sarah FitzwaterTyson. Both Hannahs died within one month of each other. The estate ofthis Hannah Tyson provided: I give, devise, and bequeath all theestate of my son Thomas F. Tyson as received by me - equally among hisfirst cousins John M. Jones, his father's share; Mary Followell's twochildren, her share; Ephriam Tyson, William Tyson and Clayton Tysonshare and share alike.

Hannah Fitzwater and William Tyson were married about 1835 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. William Tyson, son of Peter Tyson and Martha , was born in 1812. He died about 27 Jan 1874 at the age of 62 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 30 Jan 1874 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Row 13, 6th in the row. William has reference number 13090.

William Tyson and Hannah Fitzwater had the following children:

i. Thomas Fitzwater Tyson was born in 1828 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 5 Dec 1881 at the age of 53. He was buried on 9 Dec 1881 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Row 13, 8th in the row. Thomas has reference number 13091. Thomas F. Tyson was among the 56 men from Upper Dublin Township thatwere drafted in 1864 for service in the Civil War. He was listed as alaborer, age 35.

ii. Peter Tyson was born about 1835. He died before Feb 1895 at the age of 60. He has reference number 13092. The estate papers of Hannah Ann Tyson indicate that Peter was notliving in 1895.

Seventh Generation

103. William M. Fitzwater (Stephen-6, John-5, John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 8 Jul 1822. He died on 8 Oct 1905 at the age of 83. He was buried on 10 Oct 1905 in Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO.

William has reference number 12935.

William M. Fitzwater and Mary E. Freeman were married on 10 Jan 1847 in St. Louis Co., MO. Mary E. Freeman was born on 31 Jan 1829. She died on 29 Mar 1853 at the age of 24. She has reference number 12936.

104. George Alexander Fitzwater (Andrew-6, John-5, John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 5 Jun 1821. He died on 14 Nov 1914 at the age of 93 in Shasta Co., CA. He has reference number 12939. George came West with his brothers, James and Andrew.

George Alexander Fitzwater and Celia Bunyard were married on 5 Nov 1846. Celia Bunyard was born on 25 Mar 1829. She died on 11 May 1872 at the age of 43. She has reference number 12940.

George Alexander Fitzwater and Celia Bunyard had the following child:

124 i. Joseph H. Fitzwater, born 11 Aug 1850, Missouri; married Marietta King, 14 Aug 1884, Shasta Co., CA; died 4 Mar 1920, Dana, Shasta Co., CA.

105. Abigail Fitzwater (John-6, George-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 7 Dec 1803 in Milo, Yates Co., NY. She died on 22 Mar 1879 at the age of 75.

Abigail Fitzwater and Oliver Hall were married about 1829. Oliver Hall was born about 1800. He has reference number 20281.

106. John Curtis Fitzwater (John-6, George-5, Thomas-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 4 Jul 1806 in Yates Co., NY. He died on 12 May 1872 at the age of 65 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He has reference number 12909.

John Curtis Fitzwater and Jane Arwine were married about 1830 in Yates Co., NY. Jane Arwine was born on 13 Feb 1813 in Milo, Yates Co., NY. She died on 27 Mar 1875 at the age of 62. She was buried about 30 Mar 1875 in Grove Mount Cemetery, Milo, Yates Co., NY. September 2001: "My name is kathyoster@@hotmail.comI am researching my family of Arwines of whom were in Yates Co. sincethe early 1800's. I saw your posting on the Fitzwaters and have a fewquestions for you if you don't mind. I believe Jane Arwine who ismarried to John Curtis Fitzwater is a daughter of my GGG GrandfatherJohn Arwine. I cannot prove it though. I was wondering if you have anyinformation on Jane at all?"

John Curtis Fitzwater and Jane Arwine had the following children:

i. David Hall Fitzwater was born on 29 Sep 1832 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He died on 11 Feb 1919 at the age of 86.

ii. Firman C. Fitzwater was born on 10 Nov 1834 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He died on 1 Apr 1895 at the age of 60. He was buried about 4 Apr 1895 in Lake View Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates Co., NY. Firman has reference number 20283.

iii. Peace Rebecca Fitzwater was born on 24 Dec 1835 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. She has reference number 20284.

iv. George H. Fitzwater was born on 13 Feb 1840 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He died on 13 Sep 1842 at the age of 2 in chiildhood. He has reference number 20287.

v. Charles Webster Fitzwater was born on 21 Feb 1850 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He has reference number 20285.

vi. John Curtis Fitzwater Jr. was born on 20 Oct 1853 in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. He has reference number 20286.

107. Barbara Fitzwater (William H.-6, George-5, William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1832 in Virginia. She has reference number 22963. The 1860 census for Philippi, Barbour Co., Virginia, lists Barton H. Harris as age 28. His wife Barbara is also listed as age 38

Barton H. Harris was born in 1832 in Virginia. He has reference number 22964.

Barton H. Harris and Barbara Fitzwater had the following children:

125 i. Markus DeLafayette Harris, born 1856.ii. Mary M. Harris was born in 1858. She has reference number 22968.

108. Levi W. Fitzwater (Abraham House-6, William-5, William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 3 Oct 1843. He died on 3 Mar 1925 at the age of 81. He has reference number 18643.

Levi W. Fitzwater and Martha Ellen Reed were married about 1865. Martha Ellen Reed was born on 27 Sep 1842. She died on 5 Jun 1927 at the age of 84. She has reference number 18644.

Levi W. Fitzwater and Martha Ellen Reed had the following children:

126 i. Ray Reed Fitzwater, born 6 Mar 1885; married Iva Alice Kidwell, abt 1913, Kansas; died 25 Oct 1969.ii. Jay W. Fitzwater was born on 20 Jun 1887. He died on 16 Feb 1927 at the age of 39. He has reference

number 18646. The following segment of an article appeared in the Baltimore Sun onDecember 19, 1999: "In 1911, long before Marlin (President Regan's Press Secretary) wasborn, Max had a brother (actually an uncle) who went down in Kansasinfamy. Jay Fitzwater had been one of 15 men to kidnap aschoolteacher, a young woman rumored to be having an affair with ateen-aged student. On the outskirts of Beverly, Kan., the men strippedoff her clothes and plastered her with tar and feathers." "They expected the teacher to flee town in shame. Instead, she toldthe authorities, sued the men and propelled the saga on the front pageof the [IT:Kansas City Star:IT]. The "Tar Party" case became anational scandal, and the mortified Fitzwater clan disowned Jay. Heleft Beverly, never to be heard from again."

109. Jane Terry (Emeline Fitzwater-6, Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1840. She has reference number 12696.

Jane Terry and Stevenson were married about 1860. Stevenson was born about 1840. He has reference number 12697.

Stevenson and Jane Terry had the following child:

127 i. David Alonzo Stevenson, born abt 1865; married Edith Fitzwater, abt 1890.

110. Daniel Fitzwater (William-6, Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 29 Nov 1843 in Beech Flats, Bradford Co., PA. He died on 11 May 1931 at the age of 87. He has reference number 12650.

Daniel Fitzwater had the following child:

128 i. Edith Fitzwater, born abt 1865; married David Alonzo Stevenson, abt 1890.

111. Joseph Fitzwater (Abel-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 25 May 1829 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 19 Nov 1921 at the age of 92 in Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 12359. The 1860 census for Upper Providence township, Montgomery County, shows Joseph as age 31 and Frances as age 34. Also living in the household was Elizabeth Fitzwater, age 54. According to S.T. Tyson's book, Joseph resided at Indian Rock Farm, Port Providence, near Pheonixville. He was a prominent member of the Brethren Church, an active business man, bank director and highly esteemed in the community. In the 1870 census Joseph's occupation was listed as "Farmer," with his real estate valued at $18,000 and his personal estate at $5,000. Also in the household was an Elizabeth Pennypacker, age 79, possibly a sister of Frances. In the adjacent household was Joseph's mother, Isabella Fitzwater, age 64. The 1900 census for Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County shows Joseph with his wife and one daughter. The census indicates that they had been married for 48 years and that both of their children were living. With them in the household was Ada M., age 42, born February 1858. In the 1910 census for Upper Providence Township Joseph is listed as age 80 and Frances B. as age 57. The census indicates they had been married for 57 years and that both their children were living. With them in the household was their daughter Ada M., listed as age 52. Also listed in the household were four individuals all identified as Servants. In the 1920 census for Upper Providence Township Joseph is listed as age 90. With him in the household were his daughter Ada and 14 individuals listed as servant or boarder.

Joseph Fitzwater and Frances B. "Fannie" were married in 1852. Frances B. "Fannie" was born in Oct 1826 in Pennsylvania. She died about 1915 at the age of 89 in Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She was also known as Fannie. Fannie has reference number 22080.

Joseph Fitzwater and Frances B. had the following children:

129 i. Albert Fitzwater, born Mar 1854, Montgomery Co., PA; married Letitia Vanderslice, 1880, Montgomery Co., PA.

ii. Ada M. Fitzwater was born in Feb 1858 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died after 1920 at the age of 62 in Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 22081.

112. Pamela White (Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1831 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 23 May 1898 at the age of 67 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11189. The 1860 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Francis, age 26, and Pamela, age 23, as residing in the household of John and Hannah Schlater (Slaughter). Francis is listed with his personal estate valued at $600. With them are their sons George, age 3, and Henry, age one year. The 1870 census for Whitemarsh Township, post office Plymouth Meeting, lists Franklin Schlater and his wife Pamela both as age 36. Franklin is listed as a Farmer. With them in the household were their sons George, age 13, and Harry, age

ten. The family is listed as residing in the household of Franklin's parents. The 1880 census for Whitemarsh lists Francis Schlater as age 46 and his wife Pamela as age 45. Francis is listed as a Farmer. The following individuals were listed in the household: son Harry, age 20; Niece Clara (daughter of Pamela's brother Fitzwater), age 15; Niece Gertrude (daughter of Pamela's brother James), age 11; Mother-in-law Mary White, age 69; and Mother Hannah Schlater, age 74. In the 1900 census for Whitemarsh Township, Francis was living with his son George, and Pamela was probably deceased.

Pamela White and Franklin "Francis" Schlater were married about 1855 in Montgomery Co., PA. Franklin "Francis" Schlater, son of John Schlater and Hannah , was born in Jun 1833 in Pennsylvania. He died about 1905 at the age of 72 in Montgomery Co., PA. The 1900 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Francis Schlater as Father, age 67 and widowed, in the household of his son George W. Schlater. The Ambler Gazette of 21 March 1901 contained a note on page 5 that "Henry C. Biddie, real estate broker of Ambler has sold the Schlater farm, near Broad Axe, containing 64 acres, to Edward Trotter Price." Page 1 of the 2 February 1911 Ambler Gazette has the following: "Francis Schlater was taken ill with pneumonia on Saturday." On 9 February 1911 the following: "Francis Schlater has recovered from his recent illness and has returned to his position with the Keasbey and Mattison company." The following conflicting entry in the Ambler Gazette of 13 November 1902, page 1: "Broad Axe. Our residents attended the funeral of Francis Schlater on Thursday from his late residence here." Perhaps there is a Senior/Junior conflict.

Franklin Schlater and Pamela White had the following children:

130 i. George W. Schlater, born Jan 1857, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Clara E. Geyer, 1888, Montgomery Co., PA.

ii. Harry "Henry" Schlater was born in Jun 1859 in Montgomery Co., PA. Perhaps this is the Henry Schlater, age 41, listed in the 1900 census for the 22nd Ward of Philadelphia. He is listed as a Boarder, having been born in June 1859.

113. John Fitzwater White (Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 12 Sep 1836 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 25 Jun 1909 at the age of 72 in Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 29 Jun 1909 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. John Fitzwater White is buried in the Old Section, Row 3. John has reference number 10826. He served in the military during the Civil War Fitzwater White was drafted for service in the Civil War in the summer of 1862, and again in 1863. The 1870 census for Upper Dublin Township shows Fitzwater and Lavina as age 34. Living in their household was Benjamin Lightcap, age 22, and Malinda Stone, serving as a domestic servant. Fitzwater is listed as a Lumber merchant with a personal estate of $10,000. The Montgomery County land records indicate that Fitzwater White purchased land in Fort Washington prior to 1871. The property was located on the easterly side of Summit Avenue, just south of Spring Avenue. (A researcher in 2006 reported that: "In our research we found Fitzwater White owned land near the corner of Spring and Summit below the church. He and his wife sold the land to someone who built the twin at 229 Summit and the land to Michener, who built a store at 233 Summit in 1916. We don't think they actually lived in the neighborhood but will update you if we find out any more.") In May and June of 1871 he purchased two additional parcels of land in Fort Washington, along Morris Road. He paid $300 for land next to that of John Shaffer, Morris Streeper, and the North Pennsylvania Railroad property. He paid $75 for an additional 4 6/10 perches of land along Morris Road, also adjoining the land of John Shaffer. The 1880 census for Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, lists Fitzwater White as age 43 and his wife Lizzie A. as age 42. Fitzwater is listed as a House Carpenter. With them in the household were the following children: Wilmer, age 10; and Harry W., age one year. Also listed with the family and identified as "Neighbor" wasWillie Lentz, age 5. The census lists Clara White as age 15, also in Whitemarsh, in the household of Francis and Pamela Schlater, along with Clara's grandmother, Mary White. The following is from the 4 March 1897 Ambler Gazette: Quite a number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller assembled at their home Monday evening in honor of Mr. Miller's birthday, and presented

him with a beautiful china tea set. Cards were indulged in until a late hour, after which a sumptuous repast was given by the hostess, and the guests repaired to their homes, wishing the host and hostess a long and happy life. Those present were Fitzwater White, Frank Weber, George Conway, Murray Fisher, Charles Gillian, John Gillian, Geatrel Nice, Percival Nice, Geo. J. Kerns, Robert Hamilton, John Hamilton, Fred Huffnagle and wife, Mrs. Robert D. Barr Gustavus Fisher, Calvin Refsnyder, Beatrice Barr and Bonny Barr." The 1900 census indicates that the Fitzwater White family was living in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Fitzwater was a clerk and had married his first wife 37 years previously. He and Elizabeth had been married 23 years. With them was their only son Harry, age 21, born in March 1879. The following from the 6 December 1900 Ambler Gazette: "At the annual meeting of Fort Washington lodge, No. 308 Free and Accepted Masons, held in their hall on Saturday evening, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: ... secretary, Fitzwater White, ..." The following from the 11 July 1901 Ambler Gazette: "Superintendent Garrett, of this division of the Reading system, was in Fort Washington recently to see if something could be done to prevent the earth on the sides of teh cut here from falling down into the gutters. The gradual wearing away of teh earth by the action of rain and frost has been going on ever since the road was built. The company has 66 feet of ground on the surface, and allowing about 25 or 30 for the roadbed and ditches leaves a very small space for the slope of the banks, thus rendering them liable to much washing in heavy rains.In places there are deep gulleys washed in the side of the bank and during the 40 years since the opening of the road there haas been a large quantity of earth washed down to be cleaned out of the ditches. Mr. Garrett suggests building a five-foot wide wall four feet from the outside rail. This wall to be built about one-half as high as the banks and then earth to be filled in against the walls and the top graded and sodded. He also urges that the property owners sell the railroad company a strip from thhrear of the properties nine feet wide. The owners are Robert Gordon, Jr., Fitzwater White, Misses Van Winkle, Samuel Keown and Mrs Faringer on the west side, and Frederick Huffnagle and David Knipe on the east." The "Mrs Faringer" is probably his aunt, Pamela Fitzwater Faringer, sister of his mother Mary Fitzwater White. The following from the Ambler Gazette of 23 March 1905: "Court Favors Fort Washington Prosecutors Against the Railroad. The damage cases of Fort Washington residents against the Philadelphia and Reading Railway company came up for trial in Norristown last Wednesday morning. The prosecutors were Fitzwater White, Mrs. Mary Keown, Mrs. Faringer, Robert Gordon, Jr., David Knipe and Mary Huffnagle, owners of land on either side of the railroad and west of the Bethlehem turnpike, where the railroad tracks are depressed to a depth of fully 25 feet in places below the surface of the ground. The contention arose from the tendency of the property of the above individual owners to become loosened by the action of the frost and rains and to slide down into the cut, from which it was claimed employers of the company shoveled the earch and removed it, and the breaking away of teh banks became so pronounced, it was alleged, to seriously threaten the property of the owners." "The case of Fitzwater White was the first called, and on motion of John Faber Miller, attorney for the plaintiffs, the name of Elizabeth White was substituted for that of Fitzwater White. ... the court ... after handing down a decision in the White case allowed the matter to be listed for hearing by the court of equity in May." The Register of Deaths indicates that Fitzwater died in Fort Washington after suffering a heart condition for one year. His death notice appeared in the Norristown Daily Herald on Saturday, June 26, indicating he had died the previous day, in Fort Washington, in his 73rd year. The following obituary appeared on page 1 of the Ambler Gazette on 1 July 1909: "Fitzwater White, long a resident of Fort Washington, died early Friday morning after a long illness, aged 72 years." "Deceased was born in September, 1836, near Concord, Delaware county, but learned the trade of carpenter with John Gamble, who at the time lived in the house now occupied by ... Fort Washington. He ... trade for some years, and ... store at Broad Axe, and a short time thereafter became owner of the lumber and coal yard at Fort Washington. Later, however, the ownership of the business passed to David Knipe, now of Ambler, and Mr. White took charge as superintendent, a position he held for a quarter of a century, even continuing in charge when the business was purchased by Samuel Yeakle in March, 1904. Mr. White continued in that capacity until last September, when ill health conpelled him to surrender his duties."

"The deceased was twice married. His first wife was Lavina, daughter of John Shaffer, of Fort Washington, by whom the following children were born: Clara, wife of George W. Niblock, of Ambler; Mary, wife of William R. Johnson, of Germantown, and Wilmer, who is now located in the west. After the death of his first wife, Mr. White married Elizabeth, daughter of William Craft, who then resided in the property now owned by Wm. H. Ellis, on Bethlehem pike. They had one son, Harry W., who was recently married and lives in Philadelphia." "The deceased was a member of Fort Washington lodge, No. 308, Free and Accepted Masons, for 47 years, having united with the order in 1862, and for 21 consecutive years was its secretary, being relieved of his duties last September only when increasing infirmities compelled him to cease an active part in its councils. He was a very able Masonic worker, being an entertaining talker and a most congenial personality. He was also a member of the council of Trinity Lutheran church, Fort Washington, for many years and attnded its sessions regularly." "The funeral, which was held on Monday afternoon, was largely attended, and interment was made in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh." Fitzwater, his two wives and his daughter-in-law Isa are all buried in the Union Cemetery, adjacent to the Zion Lutheran Church, in the old section, Row three.

John Fitzwater White and Lavina S. Shaffer were married in 1863 in Montgomery Co., PA. Lavina S. Shaffer, daughter of John Shaffer and Ann , was born on 2 Sep 1830 in Pennsylvania. She died on 24 Mar 1876 at the age of 45 in Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 28 Mar 1876 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Could this be the Lavina Sands, age 29, listed in the 1860 census for Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County? She is listed in the household of widow Mary Jones, age 50. Also in the household were Charles Livezey, age 24, and Thomas Sands, age 11. Lavina's burial is recorded in the records of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Whitemarsh, indicating she died at the age of 39 years, 6 months and 22 days.

John Fitzwater White and Lavina S. Shaffer had the following children:

131 i. Mary A. "Mame" White, born Jan 1862, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Frank P. Johnson, 1885, Montgomery Co., PA; died aft 1920, Philadelphia Co., PA.

132 ii. Clara White, born Apr 1865, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married George W. Niblock, 10 Mar 1885, Montgomery Co., PA.

iii. Wilmer White was born in Mar 1870 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 6 Oct 1909 at the age of 39 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. He was buried on 9 Oct 1909 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Wilmer has reference number 11804. The following from the Ambler Gazette of 28 April, 1898, page 8, under the heading Fort Washington: "The president's call for 125,000 volunteers was not unheeded here, although it is unlikely that any of the men will be needed, as the National Guards have the first chance. Al Bender, ... and Wilmer White have all tendered their services in case of need. John Hamilton and Maurice Fisher, of this place, who enlisted several months ago, and who were assigned to duty on the frontier, were ordered south to Alabama from Kansas." In the 1900 census for the 22nd Ward of Philadelphia, Wilmer White, age 30, is listed as a brother-in-law in the household of Frank P. and his sister, Mary A. (White) Johnson. The following from page 8 of the Ambler Gazette of 14 October 1909: "Wilmer White, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fitz. White has just died in Denver, Col., and was buried on Saturday."

John Fitzwater White and Elizabeth Archer Craft were married on 20 Aug 1878 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Fitzwater and Elizabeth were married by M. Sheeleigh, pastor of the Union Church of Whitemarsh, now known as the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Whitemarsh. Elizabeth Archer Craft, daughter of William Craft and Lydia Archer, was born on 5 Aug 1848 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 28 Sep 1909 at the age of 61 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 1 Oct 1909 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Elizabeth had her estate probated on 19 Oct 1909 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11168. The following obituary appeared on page 4 of the 7 October 1909 issue of the Ambler Gazette: "Elizabeth A. White. Elizabeth A., wife of the late Fitzwater White, deceased, died Wednesday afternoon at 5:05 at her home, Fort Washington, after a long illness, aged 61 years. Deceased was the daughter of the late William and Lydia Craft and was born in August, 1848, on the property now owned by Wm. H. Ellis, on the Bethlehem Pike, near Ambler. In 1878 she was married to Mr. White and they

at once removed to Fort Washington, where they spent the rest of their lives. Mr. White died there on June 25, 1909, at which time and for several months previous Mrs White was seriously ill.' "The following children survive: Clara, wife of George Niblock, of Ambler; Mame, wife of Frank Johnson, of Germantown; Wilmer, of Colorado Springs, Col. Harry W., of Fort Washington. The following brothers and sisters survive: Emma, wife of John Preston, of Blue Bell; Kate, wife of Frank Shaffer, of San Francisco, Cal.; Sue Craft, John and George, of Ambler, and Edward of Jenkintown.." "The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, services being conducted by Rev. E.W. Fupler. Internment was made in Union Cemetery, Whitemarsh." The executors of Elizabeth's will were her son Harry W. and her son-in-law Frank P. Johnson. The will provided $200 to Harry and his wife for their care of her, with the remainder of the estate divided between the four children (the four children of Fitzwater White, one of which Elizabeth was the mother). The will also provided that her property be sold to Anna Archer, wife of Robert G. Archer. Perhaps this is her sister, or was it her sister-in-law? The 1910 census for Whitemarsh Township lists a Robert G. Archer age 34 with wife Annie age 31. The household is listed on Butler Pike, near Morris Road. Robert was born in the West Indies. The following appeared on page 3 of the 11 November 1909 issue of the Ambler Gazette: "Estate Notice. Estate of Wlizabeth A. White, late of Whitemarsh Township, Montg. Co., deceased. Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to Frank R. Johnson; Harry W. White; Executors; Fort Washington P.O. PA; or their attorney, Neville D. Tyson, Norristown."

John Fitzwater White and Elizabeth Archer Craft had the following child:

133 i. Harry W. White, born Mar 1879, Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA; married Isa S. , 1909, Pennsylvania.

114. Willie Ann White (Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Oct 1838 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 5 Apr 1908 at the age of 69 in Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 8 Apr 1908 in St. Thomas Church, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. The 1870 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Reuben Ferringer as age 36 and his wife Willie An as age 31. Reuben is listed as a Carpenter. With them in the household were there daughter Mary, age 3, and son Francis, age one year. Reuben's mother Mary is listed as age 71 with her real estate valued at $5,000 and her personal estate at $100. The 1880 census for Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, lists Reuben Faringer (sic) as age 46 and his wife Willie Ann as age 42. Reuben is listed as a House Carpenter. With them in the household were the following children: Marh, age 13; and son Francis, age 10. Also residing in the household and listed as Mother was Mary Faringer, age 82. The 1900 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Willy Farringer as age 61 and a widow. The census indicates that one of her two children were living. With her in the household was her daughter Mary, age 33. Also in the household and listed as a boarder was Cordelia Peterson, age 40. The following appeared on page one of the Ambler Gazette on 9 April 1908: Willy A. Farringer. Willy A., widow of the late Reuben L. Farringer, died Sunday at her residence, Fort Washington, in her 70th year. Deceased was the daughter of the late George and Mary White, and was born in Norristown. The family also resided in Delaware County and also at Fitzwatertown, this county. She was married to Reuben Farringer, who then resided on the property where she died, on Morris road just above Fort Washington. They had two children, Frank and Mary. The former died about 20 years ago, and his father had preceded him in death. The remaining daughter is now the wife of Samuel Bertram Haines, who resides in the same property. There also survives one brother, Fitzwater White, of Fort Washington, and one sister Kate, the widow of the late Frank Lightkep, of Plymouth. The funeral services will be held this Wednesday afternoon from her late residence and interment will be made privately in St. Thomas' cemetery, Whitemarsh.

Willie Ann White and Reuben L. Farringer were married on 30 Mar 1865 in Montgomery Co., PA. Reuben L. Farringer, son of John Faringer and Mary , was born in 1834 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1885 at the age of 51.

Reuben L. Farringer and Willie Ann White had the following children:

134 i. Mary Farringer, born Nov 1866, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Samuel Bertram Haines, 1904, Montgomery Co., PA.

ii. Francis "Frank" Farringer was born in 1870 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died in 1888 at the age of 18 in Montgomery Co., PA.

115. George W. White Sr. (Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 1 Apr 1841 in Newtown Twp., Delaware Co., PA. He died on 8 Nov 1906 at the age of 65 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 12 Nov 1906 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. George is buried in Lot #60, East Prospect Lawn. George has reference number SMR00101. There are several conflicting references as to the birth of George White: First, the 1880 Census, T9 roll 1114 E.D.35, p11, l18, Tredyffrin Twp. of Chester Co., lists George W. as age 38, and the 1870 census M593, roll 1324, p10, l.25, for Tredyffrin Twp of Chester Co. has a George White age 28 living with the family of Havard Green. George is listed as working on the railroad. This would indicate this is our George White and that he was born in 1842. In contrast, the "Register of Deaths" indicates that he died in November 1906 at age 61 and that he was born in Delaware Co. This would indicate his birth as 1845. To further complicate the issue, his obituary in the Norristown paper (10 Nov 1906) indicates George W. White, died at age 56. This would indicate a birth year of 1850. Nevertheless, his tombstone is marked 1841 - 1906. Assuming that the census records of 1870 and 1880 are the more accurate, and that his tombstone is correct, it is concluded that our George White was born in 1841. Further, he must be the son of George and Mary Fitzwater White who is shown in the 1850 census of Montgomery County as living with his grandparents, Joseph and Pamela Fitzwater. The announcement of his marriage to Anna Mary Holloway indicates that in 1871 he was living in Norristown. They were married by the Reverend C. Collins, Jr., a Presbyterian minister. The 1880 US Census lists the White family as living in Tredyffrin Township of Chester County. George is listed as a farmer and Thomas H. is listed as being in school. Living with the family is a Henry Kramer, an employee working on the farm. In about 1882 the George White family moved to a farm on Marshall Street in Jeffersonville, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. The diary of his son Thomas indicates that the activities on the farm, in 1895, included "filling the ice house", bringing up "a load of oyster shells from Norristown", killing "two hogs" and "a shoat" for market, "cut fodder and flailed rye", "fixing pen for 4 ewes", trimming "long hair off horses legs", "trimming apple orchard", "sowed oats", "plowed garden, planted onions, planted first sweet corn, put in cherry grafts", "took hay to Norristown, 065 lbs. 60 cents", "hauled in wheat and rye rakeings, also 3 loads of hay, hoe-harrowed potatoes", "picked apples for cider vinegar & apple butter", and a final, typical entry of "cut corn all day. Nine little pigs born." An entry on February 8, 1895, indicates that the blizzard of 1887 was repeated. The temperature was 5 degrees below zero, all roads shut up and a snow drift 12 or 14 feet high opposite the barnyard. They tunneled about 15 feet under the drift to get the cows out of the barn, with the comment that the cows "go underneath without trouble." The 1900 census for Norriton Township lists George W. White as age 59 and Annie as age 50. The census indicates they had been married for 28 years and that all four of their children were living. With them in the household were Alice, age 26; Bertha, age 21; and George W., age 19. On Sunday, November 4, 1906, George suffered a stroke and was unable to talk. He remained in that condition until Thursday when he fell to unconsciousness and passed away at 10:45 that evening. He and Anna are buried in Lot 60, East Prospect Lawn.

George W. White Sr. and Anna Mary Halloway were married on 14 Mar 1871 in Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Anna Mary Halloway, daughter of Thomas Halloway and Mary Ann Eastburn, was born on 27 Aug 1849 in Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 28 Aug 1935 at the age of 86 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 31 Aug 1935 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. Anna has reference number SMR00102. The 1850 US Census shows 9-month old Anna Halloway with her parents living in Norriton Township of Montgomery County, next door to her grandparents William and Elizabeth Halloway. The 1870 US Census of Norriton Township shows the family with Anna Mary absent, although she did not marry until the next year. Her younger brothers and sisters are listed. The Norristown Herald and Free Press, March 9, 1871, announces her marriage to Mr. George W. White of Norristown. It states that they were married "on Wednesday evening, the 1st instant, at the

residence of the bride's parents, Norriton Township, near Jeffersonville," by Rev. C. Collins, Jr, a Presbyterian. The 1910 census for West Norriton Township shows Anna living on Marshall Street Road. With her is her daughter Bertha, age 30, and son George, age 28. Also at the residence are six boarders, all under the age of ten, with the youngest being five. The 1920 census for Marshal Street, West Norriton Township, lists Anna M. White as age 70 and a widow. With her in the household was her daughter Bertha, age 40. Also in the household and listed as Boarder were eight individuals. The 1930 census for Jeffersonville lists Anna as age 81 and a widow. With here in the household were the following individuals: her daughter Bertha, age 52 and single; and the following boarders - Harry Holliday, age 13, Harry Smith, age nine, and Harold Smith, age five. Her funeral notice and obituary list her late residence as West Marshall Street, Jeffersonville. At the time of her death, her son Thomas was living in Tylersport, George in Norristown, Bertha was at the family home in Jeffersonville and Alice was living on Burnside Avenue. Her obituary also indicates that of her sisters and brothers,only Harry and Bertha were living. She is buried in Lot 60, East Prospect Lawn.

George W. White and Anna Mary Halloway had the following children:

135 i. Thomas Halloway "Tom" White, born 10 Dec 1871, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA; married Anna Elizabeth Mergner, 20 Sep 1904, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA; died 21 Dec 1935, Tylersport, Montgomery Co., PA.

136 ii. Alice White, born 20 Feb 1875, Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., PA; married John G. Martin, 1 Sep 1906, Montgomery Co., PA; died 7 Nov 1944, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA.

iii. Bertha H. White was born on 5 Jan 1879 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., PA. She died on 14 Apr 1966 at the age of 87 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried on 18 Apr 1966 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. Bertha has reference number 93. She was never married. After the death of her father, Bertha and her mother ran a foster home for young boys. Bertha and her mother provided all the meals and support for the boys, who worked on the farm growing vegetables and flowers for sale to the local community. A specialty was the gladiolias that were sold at the Woolworth store in Norristown. Later, Bertha obtained employment at the adjacent farm of the Sands family who produced "chow-chow" and various other specialty foods. Bertha was a petite woman who never married. She lived at the family home her entire life.

137 iv. George Washington White, born 12 Apr 1880, Montgomery Co., PA; married Lydia Detwiler, 9 Dec 1916, Port Indian, U. Merion Twp.; died 12 Jun 1962, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA.

116. James White (Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 24 Feb 1846 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 17 Jul 1877 at the age of 31 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 20 Jul 1877 in United Church of Christ Cemetery, Gulph Mills, Montgomery Co, PA. In the September 1850 census for Newtown Township, Delaware County, PA, James is listed as age 4 in the household of his widowed mother Mary White. In the 1860 census for Upper Dublin Township, James is listed as age 14 in the household of his widowed mother. Possibly this is the James M. White, age 24, listed in the 1870 census for the 7th Ward of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. This James is listed as a Shipping Clerk, age 24 and born in Pennsylvania. He and his wife Fannie were living in the household of S. Earl Marmaduke and his wife Dehlilah. The 1860 census for Virginia lists a Silas Marmaduke, age 60, residing alone. Check the marriage announcement in the 9 Jan 1868 edition of the Norristown Herald and Free Press. The tombstone in the cemetery of the United Church of Christ in Gulph Mills shows James was born 24 February 1846 and that he died 17 July 1875 at the age of 31 years, four months and 17 days.

James White and Fanny E. Fisher were married on 24 Dec 1867 in Montgomery Co., PA. Fanny E. Fisher, daughter of George W. Fisher and Rachael Ann , was born in 1844 in Montgomery Co., PA. The 1880 census for Newton Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lists Fannie G. White as age 35. She is listed as a Servant in the household of Cristy Ann Pratt, age 56. Also in the household was Fannie's son, George White, age eight.

James White and Fanny E. Fisher had the following children:

i. Gertrude White was born in 1869 in Pennsylvania. In the 1880 census Gertrude White, age 11, is listed with James' sister Pamela White Schlater, her father having died three years previously.

ii. George White was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania. Perhaps this is the George White, born April 1872, listed as a boarder in the household of Thomas and Emma Smith, in the 1900 census for Pennsylvania Avenue, Avondale Boro, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

117. Catharine Livingston White (Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 2 Nov 1848 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 26 Feb 1917 at the age of 68 in Montgomery Co., PA. The diary of Thomas White contains an entry for Wednesday, August 28, 1895, indicating that "Aunt Pumalia Farringer, Aunt Kate Lightkep, Lillie and Mrs Auckey were up." This refers to their visiting the White residence in Jeffersonville. Could this be Catharine White Lightcap, or was it Catharine Fitzwater Lightcap? The June 1880 census for the 22nd Ward of Philadelphia lists Frank Lightkep and his wife Catharine both as age 32. With them in the household were the following individuals; son Walter, age 7; daughter Adaline, age 3; and son Eugene, age one month; Niece Mary White, age 18; and nephew George Schlater, age 23. Niece Mary White is probably the daughter of Catharine's brother John Fitzwater, Mary's mother having died four years previously. George Schlater is the son of Catharine's sister Pamela. The 1910 census for Plymouth Township lists Catharine L. Lightkep as Mother-in-Law, age 62, in the household of Harvey W. and Lillian M. Rex. The census indicates that all four of Catharine's children were living. The following appeared on page 8 of the 31 December 1914 issue of the Ambler Gazette: "Mrs. Frank Johnson, of Jersey City, N.J., spent several days last week with Mrs. Katharine Lightkep in Hickorytown." The following from page 1 of the Ambler Gazette of 7 October 1915: "Mrs. Katharine Lightkep, of Hickorytown, spend last week with Mrs. Solomon Lightkep at Plymouth."

Catharine Livingston White and Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lightkep were married on 9 Oct 1872 in Montgomery Co., PA. The Historical Society of Montgomery County holds records from the Norristown Herald and Free Press. Book 1, page 209 contains the following entry: "Benj. F. Lightkep and Kate Livingston White were married on 9 October 1872 and the announcement was made in the newspaper of 24 October 1872. Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lightkep, son of Henry Lightkep and Anne S. Landes, was born in 1848 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 16 Oct 1899 at the age of 51 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 20 Oct 1899 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA.

Benjamin Franklin Lightkep and Catharine Livingston White had the following children:

138 i. Walter Franklin Lightkep, born 29 Mar 1873, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Anabel Hellings, 1898, Montgomery Co., PA.

139 ii. Adaline Lightkep, born 24 May 1877, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Robert B. Cassel, 17 Jun 1896, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; died aft 1930, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

140 iii. Eugene Markley Lightkep, born 4 May 1880, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; married Matilda Hines Freas, 15 Jun 1907, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA; died 20 May 1950, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

141 iv. Lillian Lightkep, born 1884, Montgomery Co., PA; married Harvey W. Rex, 22 Jun 1904,

Harmonville, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; died 1950, Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., PA.

118. James Livingston Jr. (Catharine Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Sep 1835 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1915 at the age of 80 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 8882. In the 1860 census for Horsham Township, Montgomery County, post office Hatboro, James Livingston is listed as age 24, residing with his mother in the household of his grandmother, Amelia (sic) Fitzwater. The 1870 census for Norristown lists James, age 33, listed as a Carpenter with his real estate valued at $1,700. He was residing with his mother, Catharine Livingston, age 58. The 1880 census for Aston Street in the 1st Ward of Norristown lists James Livingston as age 44 and his wife Ellen as age 40. James is listed as a Foreman in a P__ing Mill. Listed with them in the household as a widower and Father-in-law was James Moore, age 76 and listed as a Laborer. This is probably the James Livingston shown in the 1900 census for Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA. He is shown as age 65, born in September 1835, and his wife Ellen, age 60 and born January 1840. The census shows that he and his wife had been married for 21 years and that they did not have children. The 1910 census for Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, lists James Livingston as age 74 and his wife Ellen J. as age 69.The census indicates they had been married for 31 years and that it was the first marriage for each. The census also indicates they did not have children.

James Livingston Jr. and Ellen J. Moore were married in 1879 in Montgomery Co., PA. Ellen J. Moore, daughter of James Moore and Elizabeth Amanda White, was born in Jan 1840 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died about 1915 at the age of 75 in Montgomery Co., PA.

119. Pamelia Fitzwater Shaw (Esther Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 4 Oct 1836 in Gwynedd Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 11 Oct 1919 at the age of 83. She has reference number 11743. Charles and Pamela are listed in the 1870 census for Norriton Township, post office Shannonville. Charles is listed with a real estate value of $6,000 and a personal wealth of $4,500. He is listed as a merchant, age 35 and "Pamilla" is listed as age 33. The 1900 census for Philadelphia indicates they had been married for 36 years and that they did not have any children.

Pamelia Fitzwater Shaw and Charles Ambler were married in 1864 in Montgomery Co., PA. Charles Ambler was born in Mar 1831. He has reference number 13163.

120. Albert Fitzwater Shaw (Esther Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 10 Nov 1839 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 7 Dec 1868 at the age of 29 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 10 Dec 1868 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Albert has reference number 11744. The August 1929 record of burials in the Burial Ground of the Upper Dublin Preparative Meeting of Friends shows Albert F. Shaw as having been buried in row XXVII in 1868. The adjacent burial is that of Ida F. Shaw (1866), possibly that of his wife.

Albert Fitzwater Shaw had the following children:

i. Flora J. Shaw was born about 1865 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 14 Apr 1882 at the age of 17. She has reference number 13124. Perhaps this is the Jane Shaw listed in the 1880 census for Horsham Township, Montgomery County. She is listed as age 29, residing in the household of Iredell J.

Comly. The August 1929 record of burials in the Burial Ground of the Upper Dublin Preparative Meeting of Friends shows Flora as having been buried in row XXVII in 1882.

ii. Shaw was born about Feb 1866 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 15 Mar 1866 at the age of 0 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 17 Mar 1866 in Upper Dublin Meeting, Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., PA. Has reference number 13125.

121. Catharine Shaw (Esther Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 27 Jul 1852 in Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 12300. The 1900 census for the 21st Ward of Philadelphia lists Benjamin Tomlinson as age 52 and his wife Catherine as age 47. The census indicates that all ten of their children were living. Listed with them in addition to nine of their children was Catherine's father Louis B. Shaw, a widower, born December 1813. The 1910 census for Apple Street, 3rd Ward of Conshohocken, Montgomery County, lists Benjamin R. Tomlinson as age 61 and his wife Catherine S. as age 57. The census indicates they had been married for 27 years and that ten of their 11 children were living. Listed with them in the household were the following children: Elizabeth, age 27; Walter C. N., age 23; Charles A., age 19; and Edith B., age 15. The following from page 8 of the 1 March 1917 issue of The Ambler Gazette: Mrs. Benjamin Tomlinson of West Conshohocken were guests of Mrs Harvey Rex at Hickorytown, Saturday afternoon." The 1920 census for Moorehead Ave. in the 3rd Ward of Conshohocken lists Benjamin Tomlinson, Sr., as age 69 and his wife S. Catharine as age 67. Listed with them in the household were the following children: Hannah, age 37; and Elizabeth, age 28.

Catharine Shaw and Benjamin R. Tomlinson were married in 1872 in Montgomery Co., PA. Benjamin R. Tomlinson was born in Sep 1848 in Pennsylvania. He has reference number 12431.

Benjamin R. Tomlinson and Catharine Shaw had the following children:

i. Edwin Tomlinson was born in Aug 1873 in Pennsylvania.ii. Mary Tomlinson was born in Jun 1875 in Philadelphia Co., PA.

iii. Hannah Tomlinson was born in Nov 1878 in Pennsylvania.iv. Sarah Tomlinson was born in Oct 1880 in Pennsylvania.v. Elizabeth S. F. Tomlinson was born in Jun 1883 in Montgomery Co., PA.

vi. Walter C. Tomlinson was born in Mar 1886 in Montgomery Co., PA.vii. Charles A. Tomlinson was born in Jun 1890 in Montgomery Co., PA.

viii. Louisa Tomlinson was born in Apr 1892 in Pennsylvania.ix. Edith B. Tomlinson was born in May 1894 in Montgomery Co., PA.

122. George Fitzwater (George-6, George-5, Matthew-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 5 Mar 1848 in Delaware. Resided in Wellston, St. Louis, MO in 1922 He died on 31 Aug 1932 at the age of 84 in Riverside, Orange Co., CA. He was buried in Sep 1932 in Fee Fee Cemetery, Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO. George has reference number 12365.

George Fitzwater and Sarah Hempstead were married on 15 Nov 1877 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Sarah Hempstead was born in 1860. She died on 30 Dec 1938 at the age of 78 in Riverside, Orange Co., CA. She was buried about Jan 1939 in Fee Fee Cemetery, Pattonville, St. Louis Co., MO. Sarah has reference number 13481.

123. Tacy Comley (Catharine Fitzwater-6, Thomas-5, John-4, John-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1830 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died after Feb 1895 at the age of 65. She has reference number 13397. The estate of her aunt, Hannah Ann Tyson, provided that Tacy receive

$2,000 and all of the furniture in the sittingroom downstairs.

Tacy Comley and Howard S. Wood were married about 1855. Howard S. Wood was born about 1830. He has reference number 13423. The estate of Hannah Ann Tyson provided that her nephew Howard receive$2,000.

Eighth Generation

124. Joseph H. Fitzwater (George Alexander-7, Andrew-6, John-5, John-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 11 Aug 1850 in Missouri. He died on 4 Mar 1920 at the age of 69 in Dana, Shasta Co., CA. He has reference number 12941.

Joseph H. Fitzwater and Marietta King were married on 14 Aug 1884 in Shasta Co., CA. Marietta King was born on 30 Dec 1846 in Millville, Shasta Co., CA. She died on 22 Sep 1936 at the age of 89. She has reference number 12942.

Joseph H. Fitzwater and Marietta King had the following child:

142 i. Wilmith Alta Fitzwater, born 4 May 1891, Dana, Shasta Co., CA; married Henry Samuel Cole, 3 Jun 1922, Redding, Shasta Co., CA; died 1 Jul 1985, San Rafael, Marin Co., CA.

125. Markus DeLafayette Harris (Barbara Fitzwater-7, William H.-6, George-5, William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1856. He has reference number 22965.

Lilly Dove Phillips has reference number 22966.

Markus DeLafayette Harris and Lilly Dove Phillips had the following child:

i. Charles Clifford Harris has reference number 22967.

126. Ray Reed Fitzwater (Levi W.-7, Abraham House-6, William-5, William-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 6 Mar 1885. He died on 25 Oct 1969 at the age of 84. He has reference number 18645.

Ray Reed Fitzwater and Iva Alice Kidwell were married about 1913 in Kansas. Iva Alice Kidwell was born about 1885. She has reference number 18647.

Ray Reed Fitzwater and Iva Alice Kidwell had the following child:

143 i. Max M. Fitzwater, born abt 1915; married Phyllis Seaton, abt 1935.

127. David Alonzo Stevenson (Jane Terry-7, Emeline Fitzwater-6, Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1865. He has reference number 12698.

David Alonzo Stevenson and Edith Fitzwater were married about 1890. Edith Fitzwater, daughter of Daniel Fitzwater, was

born about 1865. She has reference number 12704.

David Alonzo Stevenson and Edith Fitzwater had the following children:

144 i. Ethel Stevenson, born abt 1900; married Russell, abt 1920.145 ii. Velma Stevenson, born abt 1900; married C. D. Gray, abt 1925.

128. Edith Fitzwater (Daniel-7, William-6, Samuel-5, Joseph-4, Thomas Foster-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born about 1865. She has reference number 12704.

Edith Fitzwater and David Alonzo Stevenson were married about 1890. David Alonzo Stevenson, son of Stevenson and Jane Terry, was born about 1865. He has reference number 12698.

David Alonzo Stevenson and Edith Fitzwater had the following children:

144 i. Ethel Stevenson, born abt 1900; married Russell, abt 1920.145 ii. Velma Stevenson, born abt 1900; married C. D. Gray, abt 1925.

129. Albert Fitzwater (Joseph-7, Abel-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Mar 1854 in Montgomery Co., PA. He has reference number 22082. The 1900 census for Phoenixville, Chester County shows Albert Fitzwater. Although not verified, this is probably the second child of Joseph and Fannie. An Albert Fitzwater is not listed in either the 1860 or 1870 census, indicating that Joseph's brother had probably died. Albert and Letitia are living with her parents. The 1910 census shows them still living in Pheonixville. With them was their daughter Caroline M., age 27. The census indicates that two of their three children were living.

Albert Fitzwater and Letitia Vanderslice were married in 1880 in Montgomery Co., PA. Letitia Vanderslice, daughter of Addison S. Vanderslice and Caroline M. , was born in Apr 1858 in Pheonixville, Montgomerey Co., PA. She has reference number 22086.

Albert Fitzwater and Letitia Vanderslice had the following child:

i. Caroline M. Fitzwater was born in 1883 in Pheonixville, Montgomerey Co., PA. She has reference number 22950.

130. George W. Schlater (Pamela White-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Jan 1857 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. The 1900 census for Whitemarsh Township lists George W. Schlater as age 43 and his wife Clara E. as age 29. The census indicates they had been married for 12 years and that one of their two children was living. With them in the household were the following: son Francis C., age 8, and George's widowed father Francis, age 67. Page 1 of the Ambler Gazette (11 April 1901) states that "George Schlater has purchased the Kibblehouse property and will move thereon the 15th of the month." On page 1 of teh 12 June 1902 edition, under the heading Broad Axe: "Mr. George Schlater has as fine a growth of strawberries as can be found in the neighborhood, and they are worthy of special notice." The following from page 8 of the 13 July 1911 edition: "Mr. and Mrs. George Schlater and son Frank, of Broad Axe, visited Mr. and Mrs. William McCann." From page 1 of the 19 September 1912 edition: "Mr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Barnes gave a freedom party for their son, Benjamin, in honor of his 21st birthday at Spotswood farm, Broad Axe, Sept. 16th, 1912. Various games were played, a banquet was served at 11 o'clock in the decorated diningroom, the lawn was beautifully decorated with Chinese lanterns and dancing proved the main feature and was indulged in until the small hours of the morning. Music was furnished by Harry Reeves' orchestra, of Chestnut Hill. Many valuable gifts were received. The guests

departed in the morning wishing the young man many happy years. The guests present were: ... Mr. and Mrs. George Schlater." The 1910 census for Whitpain Township lists George W. Schlater as age 53 and his wife Clara E. as age 48. The census indicates they had been married for 21 years and that one of their two children was living. With them in the household was their son Frank C., age 18. The census indicates that both of Clara's parents were born in Germany. The following article appeared on page 7 of the 14 June 1917 edition of the Ambler Gazette: "Relics Ante-date 200 years. Collection of George Schlater, of Broad Axe. Splendidly Preserved Furniture, Clocks, Papers, Deeds, Fire Arms, Trunks, Etc. - Indenture 109 years Old - Other Priceless Lore." "In the cozy home of George Schlater, Whitpain township, near Broad Axe, are relics and papers, in interest, number and antiquity and of preservation sufficient to start an historical association. The well kept lawn, walks and drives of the real estate are but suggestive of the intrinsic, historical and sentimental value of the personal property carefully stored away and preserved within the family circle." "A representative of teh "Gazette" was privileged, recently, to view the rare papers, curios and mementos, all of which bear an interesting history, for trhe antecedents of both Mr. and Mrs. Schlater are co-existent almost with the Pennsylvania colony itself." "John Schlater, grandfather of George Schlater, came over from what is now Germany and settled on a large farm in Whitemarsh township, near Broad Axe, on March 6, 1796, and the Schlater family has lived continuously in the same neighborhood within a mile of the place of original settlement; in fact, the Schlater family resided for 106 years on the site of their first home in the new country." "Mrs. Schlater's parents were Christopher and Elizabeth Geyer, who also came over from Germany, nearly a century ago. Both families brought with them many interesting articles, some of which are still preserved among the treasured and priceless relics." "Mr Schlater is justly proud of two chairs of walnut and rosewood materials respectively and one bears the stamp "made in October 1796." They were secured from the old Maritine family, Philadelphia. An old walnut desk, in splendid preservation, is the property of Francis C. Schlater, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schlater. It came down to him direct from his great-grandfather. The possessor of the rare and valuable piece is a student of the ministry and expects to enter Ursinus college this fall. The desk is of splendid workmanship, and contains secret compartments, for which clever arrangements the old cabinet makers were famed." The article continues describing the various possessions. One of particular note was: "A cannon ball, weighing 18 pounds, is an interesting relic of the battle of Germantown, and is said to have been fired by the patriot troops of General Washington previous to their retreat through the Whitemarsh Valley enroute to Valley Forge. Some of the antecedants of the present Schlater family are said to have picked up the ball." Also: "In the attic of the Schlater home is a flint lock musket, which was carried through the Revolutionary war by William Ramsey, of Philadelphia. It was presented to Mr. Schlater by a great-grandson of the above." The 1920 census for Skippack Pike, Whitpain Township lists George W. Schlater as age 62 and his wife Clara E. as age 57. Their son Francis C., age 28, continued to reside with them.

George W. Schlater and Clara E. Geyer were married in 1888 in Montgomery Co., PA. Clara E. Geyer, daughter of Christopher Guyer and Elizabeth , was born in Nov 1860 in Montgomery Co., PA.

George W. Schlater and Clara E. Geyer had the following child:

i. Francis C. Schlater was born in Aug 1891 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

131. Mary A. "Mame" White (John Fitzwater-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Jan 1862 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died after 1920 at the age of 58 in Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary and Frank are listed in the 1900 census for Binghurst Street in the 22nd Ward of Philadelphia. Living with them at the time were their sons Clifford and Ramond, as well as Mary's brother Wilmer. The census shows that they had been married for 15 years and that two of their three children were living. In the 1910 census for Binghurst Street in the 22nd Ward Frank is listed as age 57 and Mary A. as age 48. The census shows that they had been married for 24 years and that two of their three children were living. Also living in the household was Wm. K. Johnson, age 60 and a widower, listed as a brother. The following appeared on page 8 of the 31 December 1914 issue of the Ambler Gazette: "Mrs. Frank Johnson, of Jersey City, N.J., spent several days last week with Mrs. Katharine Lightkep in Hickorytown." The 1920 census for Apsley Street in the 22nd Ward of Philadelphia lists William Johnson as age 69 and a widower.

Residing with him and listed as his sister-in-law was Mary Johnson, age 57 and listed as a widow.

Mary A. "Mame" White and Frank P. Johnson were married in 1885 in Montgomery Co., PA. Frank P. Johnson, son of Johnson, was born in Feb 1853 in Pennsylvania. He died about 1915 at the age of 62 in Philadelphia, PA. He has reference number 11805. From page 2 of the Ambler Gazette of 24 January 1918: "The will of John C. Johnson, late of Lower Providence, bequests as follows: To his grandsons, William and Raymond Heyser, the proceeds of his Masonic insurance policy of Newtown, Bucks county; to Frank Johnson, a son, funeral benefits from the American Mechanics, O.U.A.M. of Lansdale, No. 18; to John G. Johnson, a son, funeral benefits from Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 397; a tract of 5 1/2 acres in Lower Providence to the sons, John and Frank. The residue is given to the widow, Annie, so long as she remains his widow or lives. After her death the residue is to be divided between the sons."

Frank P. Johnson and Mary A. White had the following children:

i. Clifford Johnson was born in Feb 1889 in Pennsylvania. He has reference number 22915.ii. Ramond T. Johnson was born in Jun 1894 in Pennsylvania. He has reference number 22918.

iii. Frank R. Johnson was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania. He died about 1898 at the age of 2 in Philadelphia Co., PA. He has reference number 22917.

132. Clara White (John Fitzwater-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Apr 1865 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 11803. The 1900 census for the 2nd Ward of Ambler lists George W. Niblock as age 44 and his wife Clara W. as age 35. The census indicates they had been married for 15 years and that all five of their children were living. The 1910 census for the 2nd Ward of Ambler lists George W. Niblock as age 54 and his wife Clara as age 45. The census indicates they had been married for 25 years and that all seven of their children were living. The following from page 5 of the 14 February 1918 Ambler Gazette: "Mrs. George Niblock of Hendricks Street is reported to be quite ill with pneumonia." In the 1920 census for the 1st Ward of Ambler George is listed as age 73 and Clara as age 62. Living in the household with them were the following children: George, age 28; John, age 26; Joseph, age 22; and Mary, age 17.

Clara White and George W. Niblock were married on 10 Mar 1885 in Montgomery Co., PA. George W. Niblock, son of Alexander Niblick and Pauline , was born in Feb 1856 in Pennsylvania. He has reference number 12089. The following from page 5 of the 24 November 1904 Ambler Gazette: "Ambler citizens are fond of coon, and they gratified their weakness in this direction Tuesday evening, when B.F. Myers age a raccoon supper in his blacksmithshop on Spring Garden and Race streets. The animal was carefully selected from teh whole state of Delaware during Mr. Meyers' recent gunning trip to Slaughters Beack, and those who feasted on Mr. Coon say Mr. Meyers is certainbly an adept in exercising his choice, for the animal was the largest shot there in recent years. The supper comprised, besides coon, such tempting dishes as quail, ravvit, wild duck, roasted sweet potatoes, etc. garnished with all teh "fixin's" which Caterer Vogt placed before the appreciative party. Needless to say no detail was overlooked, and the feast was thoroughly enjoyed, all hands voting Mr. Meyers a rousing entertainer. Those present were: Harry Niblock, George Niblock, ..." The following from the 10 November 1910 issue of the Ambler Gazette: " George Niblock, of Ambler, spent Saturday at the home of T.P. Anderson." The following from the 2 January 1913 issue of the Ambler Gazette: "The high water on Monday afternoon brought out several hunters for musk rats. George Niblock, Jr., got the highest number, six, while the others got from one to five."

George W. Niblock and Clara White had the following children:

i. Elva W. Niblock was born in Jun 1886 in Montgomery Co., PA.ii. Nellie May Niblock was born in Jul 1889 in Montgomery Co., PA.

iii. George F. Niblock was born in Jan 1892 in Montgomery Co., PA.iv. John H. Niblock was born in Dec 1894 in Montgomery Co., PA.v. Joseph D. Niblock was born in Nov 1897 in Ambler, Montgomery Co., PA.

vi. Mary E. Niblock was born in 1903 in Montgomery Co., PA.vii. Charles G. Niblock was born in 1910 in Montgomery Co., PA.

133. Harry W. White (John Fitzwater-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Mar 1879 in Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA. The following from page 8 of the 19 January 1905 Ambler Gazette, under the heading Fort Washington News: "A new crushing plant for Samuel Yeakle's feed yard, it is expected, will be completed this week and be ready for business. Representatives of the Westinghouse Engine company, of Schnectady, N.Y., have been at work on setting up the engine for nearly a week. The plant is located in what is termed the lower mill, and the engine, which is of the gasoline type, 24 horse power, is situated on a substantial concrete foundation. The grinding mill is located in the same building and is capable of grinding 75 bushels per hour. Some of the shafting formerly used in the grinding plant of the former owner, David Knipe, can be utilized in the present ... conveyors and elevators ... still in the building and are as good as new. At the lower end of the building are the huge storage bins capable of holding 2500 bushels As soon as the plant is in full working order Mr. Yeakle will do all kinds of grinding and the trade of the community in this direction is solicited. It is expected that the gasoline engine will reveal a considerable saving over steam generated by coal. The engine is guaranteed to not consume more than 20 gallons of gasoline in a full day's run. Harry White will be in charge of this grinding plant.' The following from page 8 of the 4 November 1909 issue: "Harry White and wife moved to Philadelphia on Friday." And then in the 2 June 1910 issue under the heading Fort Washington News: "Harry White, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday here." And then the same comment in the 16 June issue. The following from page 9, Fort Washington News, 15 September 1910 Ambler Gazette: "Mr. and Mrs. Harry White and daughter, of Philadelphia, formerly of this place, were recent guests of Miss Theodora Schriver." This is probably the Harry W. White listed in the 1910 census for the 10th Ward of Philadelphia. He is listed as a Shipping Clerk and his age is shown as 31 and his wife Isa is shown as age 37. Listed with them as a "Lodger" is Francis Pocock (sic) age 51 and his second wife of 12 years, Myra, age 29, along with their two children: Doris, age 9, and son C.M. Kennedy, age 6. ( The 1900 census for the Morton Borough, Delaware, county lists Francis Pocock as Son-in-Law, age 36, residing with his wife Myra, age 24 and listed as Daughter, in the household of Charles W. Kennedy, age 48.) In the 1920 census for the 15th Ward he is listed as age 40 and Isa as age 46. Listed with them in the household was their daughter Joan E., age nine. In the census his wife's name is clearly spelled Isa, indicating that this is probably the individual buried in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Fort Washington, Montgomery Co., PA, adjacent to Harry's father Fitzwater White.

Harry W. White and Isa S. were married in 1909 in Pennsylvania. Isa S. was born in 1873 in Pennsylvania. She died in 1943 at the age of 70 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried in 1943 in Zion Lutheran Church, Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

Harry W. White and Isa S. had the following child:

i. Joan E. White was born in 1919 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

134. Mary Farringer (Willie Ann White-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in Nov 1866 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. From page 8 of the Ambler Gazette of 1 June 1905: "Samuel Bertram Haines has moved to Bushkill, where he is conducting one of the summer resorts of that place." The 1910 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Samuel B. Haines as age 36 and his wife Mary W. as age 40. The census indicates they had been married for six years and that their only child was living. With them in the household was their daughter Edith Stokes Haines, age four years. The 1920 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Sam'l B. Haines and his wife Mary W. both as age 43. Their daughter Edith Stokes is listed as age 14 and single.

Mary Farringer and Samuel Bertram Haines were married in 1904 in Montgomery Co., PA. Samuel Bertram Haines, son of William C Haines and Louisa W. , was born in Dec 1872 in Camden, Camden Co., NJ. This is probably the Samuel W. Haines listed in the 1880 census for the 2nd Ward of Camden, New Jersey, as age 6.

Samuel Bertram Haines and Mary Farringer had the following child:

i. Edith Stokes Haines was born in 1906 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

135. Thomas Halloway "Tom" White (George W.-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 10 Dec 1871 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 21 Dec 1935 at the age of 64 in Tylersport, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 24 Dec 1935 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. Tom was a Miller. Thomas H. WHITE was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Jeffersonville. He attended the Sandy Mill School, Montgomery County, and also the DeKalb Street School. He was ordained an elder in the Jeffersonville Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 29, 1895. His diary contains many entries regarding the economy in the late 1800's. The following entry from Friday, February 15, 1895, reflects the value of the dollar at that time: "Went to Norristown, had 5 teeth (4 molars)(1 eye) pulled by Dr. Place. $2.50. Took gas. Bought two sheep of Jas McIntyr $2.25 each. Sold Beautie's (sic) calf. Weighed 156 lbs. @@ 5 1/2" cents. According to his diary, he wrote a letter to his uncle, H.M. Halloway, on December 12, 1895, stating that he "would go West, if he (was) still wanted." On Tuesday, January 7, 1896, he packed his trunk and left for Larned, Kansas, via Norriston, Pittsburg, St. Louis and Kansas City. He remained there for a year, working in his uncle's mill. (Harry M. Halloway owned the Keystone Mills in Larned, Kansas). Apprenticeships at several mills in Montgomery County, combined with his attendance at business school in Philadelphia, broadened his knowledge of mill management. On February 25, 1897, he received a letter from Franklin S. Shive offering for sale his mill at Tylersport in the amount of $3,500. On Saturday, April 25, he and his brother George went to Sellersville and purchased the mill property. On May 21 he took in his first money. Another diary entry on Wednesday, September 15, 1897, reads that it was his "best day I have yet had. Ran (steam) engine on four or five occasions. Ground about 450 bushels of Buckwheat." The pond that provided water for the mill was also used for ice production during the winter. A diary entry on Tuesday, January 4, 1898, indicates that Thomas "began to cut ice; 5 to 10 men. Ice about 8-inches thick, very nice & clear." The 1900 census for Salford Township lists Thomas H. White as age 28 and head of the household. Listed with him as a Servant was John Frank, age 27. Both individuals were listed as single. A diary entry for February 3 to February 7, 1902, indicates that the weather was "very cold with good sleighing." Many entries indicate that a sleigh was used for both pleasure and business during the winter months. Some diary entries for February 1903 indicate that they experienced the "coldest day of the winter; 5 degrees below at 8 A.M." On Friday the 20th, Thomas was "getting ready to make ice stack tomorrow." Then on Saturday, with the help of "12 or 13 men (they) made ice stack, 125 to 150 tons." Thomas White lived there the remainder of his life. The mill was a four-story stone structure and was known as the Ridge Valley Mill. It had been constructed in 1825 and was subsequently operated by Thomas White for 40 years. One diary entry describes a Sunday afternoon ride in a horse-drawn carriage with his sister. For Sunday, April 17, 1897, he wrote: "Berti & I had nice drive P.M. Fatland, Paulings bridge, Valley Forge, Centerville, Norristown & Home." Two years after establishing his business in Tylersport, he married Anna E. Mergner, on September 20, 1904. The wedding took place at eight o'clock in the evening in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Anna was the daughter of John and Theressa MERGNER. The couple departed the next morning on the 8:32 train from Broad Street for Washington, D.C., for a tour of the Capitol. They visited the Congressional Library, the Marine Barracks, the Smithsonian, the Agricultural Department, the Washington monument, the Capitol and the National Museum. An entry in a notebook of their trip noted the National Museum as "an interesting and instructive display. Anna says the best thing we have struck yet." They then went to Mount Vernon. On Sunday they attended a Presbyterian Church in the morning and a Methodist Church in the evening. The afternoon was spent at Arlington Cemetery. On Monday the 26th they left Washington for the return trip to Tylersport. The 1910 census for Salford Township shows the family, along with a servant, James T. Haines, age 21. In the 1920 census for Salford Thomas is listed as age 48 and Anna as age 41. The census shows that four households away was the family of Frank S. Shive, age 64, the individual from whom Thomas purchased the mill. The mill was quite productive, grinding corn, wheat and oats for the surrounding communities. During the winter months, Thomas White and his three hired men were active plowing ice from the frozen water reservoir above the dam on Ridge Valley Creek. A section of the mill contained a saw that was used for cutting trees into firewood, as well as building lumber, for sale to residents of the surrounding towns. The three hired men also cut cedars for sale as bean poles. A newspaper article in 1936 described the mill as follows: "the last mill on Ridge Valley Creek to be operated by power supplied by the creek and one of the last mills in Montgomery County using water power. Ridge Valley Creek was long of industrial importance because of the mill wheel which its current turned, back in the 19th century." The 1920 census for Salford Township lists Thomas H. White as age 48 and his wife Anna as age 41. Listed with them were Paul, age 14; Ruth, age 11; and Esther, age 5. The 1930 census for Salford Township, Montgomery County, lists Thomas and Anna as owning their property, valued at $15,000. Thomas is listed as age 59 and Anna as age 52. The census indicates they had been married at ages 32 and 25 respectively. With them in the household were their daughters Ruth, age 20 and Esther E., age 15. Thomas is listed as a Miller at a feed mill.

Thomas White was a respected member of the community, an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and a Director of the Green Lane National Bank, in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. He died quite suddenly, at 1:30 am, at the mill residence on December 21, 1935, the day after the birth of his grandaughter Cynthia White. Thomas and Anna are buried in Lot 60 of the Riverside Cemetery.

Thomas Halloway "Tom" White and Anna Elizabeth "Anna" Mergner were married on 20 Sep 1904 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. Married at 8 o'clock in the evening. Anna Elizabeth "Anna" Mergner, daughter of John Mergner and Theresia Belz, was born on 16 Jul 1878 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Resided in Pitman, Gloucester Co., NJ in 1937 She died on 24 Feb 1966 at the age of 87 in Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA. She was buried on 28 Feb 1966 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. Anna is buried in Lot 60, East Prospect Lawn. Anna's mother died just five years after Anna's birth in 1878. Several years later, Anna was placed with the family of her mother's brother, George Belz. Although there to help them with the raising of their younger children, she became part of the family and lived in the Belz household until her marriage to Thomas White in 1904. The 1900 census shows her living with the Belz family in Camden City, NJ, and she is listed as a dressmaker. The wedding invitations were sent out announcing the "marriage of their niece." Her close association with the Belz family is reflected in the following letter that she received from her cousin Violet Belz who was visiting in Germany: Mrs. Thomas H. WHITE R.D. #2 Greenlane Pa. U.S.A. Schimsheim, Germany, Aug. 23rd. 1912. My Dear Anna: It is two weeks yesterday since we came to Schimsheim, and we are still here. Will leave next Tuesday morning. We did not expect to stay so long, but for several reasons we decided to do so. The village people are having this week, two very important events to them, and they thought it would be awful for us to leave before then. One was a big time at Mayence (which is about an hours train ride from here). It was on Wednesday, the Emperor of Germany, and all the soldiers from the cities near Mayence were there. It is a great time when the Kaiser visits a city. So we got up before four (4) o'clock, had breakfast, then a two mile walk to the Armsheim Station (Mr Drenkhard and Mr Kiiffer, an old friend here of papa's went with us.) Took five o'clock train and got off the station before Mayence and walked a little ways to the big grounds of the soldiers, where all the drilling took place, also sham battle, and all the soldiers then passed in Review before the Kaiser. There were about 25000 of them, certainly a great sight, a fine lot of companies of Artillery, and Infantry, and all the Dragoons and Hussacs were on horseback. We had a good view of the Kaiser he passed very near us, on horseback in the parade, which took place after the other stunts were over. We did not want to miss any of it, but we were surely tired before the day was over. Papa says we would not go to have that much trouble to see our President of our good old States, but that is the way with people they are always anxious to see things in other countries. But while we are here we might just as well do the thing up right. Katie and her children went down to her sisters in Mayence the day before. They cound not have got up to go in time from here. They are all staying at the Inn too, Katies mother lives in a dear little house right around the corner. I call this the Village Inn, but it has just been re painted and the name on it is "Gast Haus Krone" (Crown Guest House) It is over (400) four hundred years old, but it is in fine order both inside and out. Well the other import event is "Kirshwei", the yearly village Fair, which is to take place the end of week and on Monday. You never saw such a cleaning, baking and cooking time as there has been going on all week in preperation for it. You see the people come from all the surrounding villages, and lots of them will buy their meals here. It is so funny they never have any desserts here except on Sundays but at Kirshwei, goodness they have everything they can think of that is good to eat. Today they are putting up a caroselle right by that big tree. Then there is a big ball room here where they have music and dancing. We will surely find it all very interesting to watch, but guess we will not be able to dance the German way, is such spinning around & around, then we could not talk to the poor fellow's. The village people all think it is very funny that we do not like wine, they do not drink much beer here like they do in the cities. Switzerland Germany & Italy are full of beer gardens. I suppose the reason they drink so much wine in the villages is because they make so much right here around them all the time. The grape vine-yard are a great sight, especially on the mountain sides along the Rhine, for miles and miles, one would wonder how they tended them in such steep place. They all grow on short poles like lima beans. We have had very cold weather ever since we have been here, some days have had fire in the front room stove. In fact we have not had any very warm weather at all since the day we left Phila. Of course it has been warm but not at all extreme. The evenings always cool. In Italy the sun was very hot and I was almost

eaten up with flees there. Some nights here Olive and I could not sleep for mosquitoes, but everything goes in traveling. We have taken several nice day trips from here, Katie and her husband with us. Went to Bad Munster on Stein a very pretty place, where they have those famous salt baths, it is a great imvalid resort. Spent another day at Ringen, visited a large church, and then took boat down the Rhine to Castle Rhunstein, it is on a very high mountain, climbed to top by winding path, and went all through the Castle it is in fine order and all furnished for visitors. So many of the old castles are in ruins. Then we visited a beautiful large monument on the Rhine, reached it by mountain Railway. When we leave here we take boat at Bingen down the Rhine to Coblence, stop there over night then go on down Rhine to Cologne. The scenery along the Rhine is magnificent. We are all enjoying our trip very much, and certainly do appreciate opportunity of seeing so much of Europe. But we will all be very glad to get home again. Olive says papa and I are hard to suit. She really does enjoy sight-seeing more that we do. But do not misunderstand me for we all certainly enjoyed all the wonderful things we have seen. I never imagined anything on earth could be so handsome as the Palace in Berlin, which we were all through. From Cologne we go through Holland, then France and England. We expect to stay a week in London. Think we will like it there. One thing we like so much about this place is that our expenses are so much less than at the Hotels. People are mistaken that think things are cheap in Europe, for it is not so, we have found everything just as expensive if not more so than America. We have not had any peaches except while we were in Italy. They do not have half the good vegetables in Europe that we have in America. They do not even know what lima beans and sugar corn are. Well I have made this quite a long letter it seems, but there is so much talking around, fear it is jumbled. Have more time for writing here. When traveling only have time for postals. You are all so good in writing to us. We have received a letter at every place we expected mail, - from you, Emma Eva, and even Cousin Emma Ritter and also Aunt Effie. We never got Eva's first letter it went astray somehow. They are all well at home and getting along fine. I think Eva might have written to you once at least. Am glad Grandma and Elva visited you together. I know you all had a nice pleasant time. Am sorry weather was cool. We have sent Elva postals also your brother George. I guess we have spent several dollars on postals and stamps. There is so many to send to at the Office, Sewing Circle etc - etc. We are going to send you more than we have done. Am afraid we have not sent you very many. Many thanks for all your letters and good wishes. We hope you are all well. We are all very well. Much love to you all and kisses to Paul & Ruth from we three cousins. (signed) Violet Note: In the above letter, "Papa" refers to George BELZ, the father of Violet; "Olive" was Violet's sister. Anna was left-handed.

Thomas Halloway White and Anna Elizabeth Mergner had the following children:

146 i. Paul Mergner White, born 10 Oct 1905, Ridge Valley, Montgomery Co., PA; married Minnie Clair Diefenderfer, 26 Jun 1931, Mickleys, Lehigh Co., PA; died 26 Jan 2002, Margate City, Atlantic Co., NJ.

147 ii. Ruth Olive White, born 30 Nov 1909, Tylersport, Montgomery Co., PA; married Clifford Evans Landes, 17 Mar 1934, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA; died 2 Mar 1975, Venice, Sarasota Co., FL.

iii. Esther Elizabeth White was born on 18 Mar 1915 in Ridge Valley, Montgomery Co., PA. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:High school graduation] She graduated on 4 May 1939 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She died on 28 Apr 1976 at the age of 61 in Venice, Sarasota Co., FL. Esther was buried on 19 May 1976 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. She was a Registered Nurse. She was never married. The School of Nursing of the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital During her delivery at birth, Esther suffered physical injury as a result of the process employed by the country doctor. As a result, she suffered from "petite mal" during her life. Occasional mild seizures of epilepsy impacted her ability to perform, especially at work. Esther graduated from The Public School of Salford Township on June 16, 1928. Her Principal was Norman T. Tyson. She had a great love of children and chose to pursue the nursing profession in order to work with them. Her physical impairment affected her performance and as a result her work assignments were limited to administrative tasks. She was named in the will of her aunt Olive T. Belz and received an amount of money. Upon retiring from her nursing work, she moved to Florida to be near her sister Ruth. While swimming in the ocean, she suffered a mild seizure and drowned. Her estate left an amount of about $40,000 that was placed in trust for the daughter of her sister Ruth.

136. Alice White (George W.-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 20 Feb 1875 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., PA. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:LDS baptism] She died on 7 Nov 1944 at the age of 69 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 10 Nov 1944 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. Alice has reference number 87. John G Martin and Alice White attended the marriage of Thomas H. and Anna E. Mergner White on 20 Sept 1904. Alice and her husband lived on a farm outside Jeffersonville. John Martin was a dairy farmer. A program for the annual literary exercises of The Alumni Association of Norriton listed Alice as a graduate, Class of '90. The 1910 and 1920 census for West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, shows John as age 37/46, Alice as age 34/44 and their daughter Alice as age 2/11. Also in the household was John's mother Anna. In the 1910 census she is listed as age 64 and a widow with all six of her children living. Also in the household in 1910 were John's brothers Edwin and Joseph. The 1930 census for Jeffersonville lists John and Alice as owning their property, valued at $20,000. John is listed as age 57 and Alice as age 55. The census indicates they had married at ages 33 and 31 respectively. With them in the household was their daughter Alice, age 22. John was listed as a Farmer and their daughter Alice as a teacher at a business college. The census indicates that John's parents were born in Ireland.

Alice White and John G. Martin were married on 1 Sep 1906 in Montgomery Co., PA. John G. Martin, son of David K. Martin and Annie Scott, was born in Feb 1873 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 28 Apr 1947 at the age of 74 in Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 1 May 1947 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. John has reference number 88. John was a farmer in Montgomery County.

John G. Martin and Alice White had the following child:

148 i. Alice Martin, born 3 Jan 1908, Montgomery Co., PA; married James H. Pharr, 31 Aug 1940; died Apr 1976, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

137. George Washington White (George W.-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 12 Apr 1880 in Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 12 Jun 1962 at the age of 82 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried on 16 Jun 1962 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. George has reference number 94. In attending the marriage of his brother Thomas H. White and Anna Mergner, George signed his name as George W. White, Jr. Also signing the guest book was their father, George W. White. George's marriage application indicates his father was born in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. After his marriage, George built his home on the land adjacent to his father (there was a vacant lot between the two homes). He was a master woodworker and built his own home, garage and workshop. He was employed by a millwork firm in Norristown. The 1920 census for Marshal Street, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, shows George as age 37 and Lydia M. as age 35. Also in the household was their daughter Mildred. In the adjacent household was George's mother, Anna M. White. The 1930 census for Jeffersonville lists George and Lydia as owning their property, valued at $15,000. George is listed as age 46 and Lydia as age 45. The census indicates they had been married at ages 33 and 32 respectively. With them in the household was their son George W., Jr., age 5. George is listed as a Millhand at a planing mill.

George Washington White and Lydia Detwiler were married on 9 Dec 1916 in Port Indian, U. Merion Twp.. Marriage application #28209 shows George as a carpenter, age 33, andLydia as a cigarmaker, age 32. Lydia Detwiler, daughter of Jacob M. Detwiler and Lillie C. Ashenfelter, was born in Jan 1884 in Abrams, PA. She died on 14 Dec 1968 at the age of 84 in Montgomery Co., PA. She was buried about 17 Dec 1968 in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA. Lydia has reference number 2169. The

obituary of their son, George, indicated that his mother wasLydia Detwiler. In a March 2000 letter, Margie White indicated that a cousin of herhusband, Ethel Detwiler SIMONS was active in the Historical Society ofMontgomery County.

George Washington White and Lydia Detwiler had the following children:

i. Mildred D. White was born in 1919 in West Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She died in 1922 at the age of 3. She has reference number 13122.

ii. Margaret P. White was born in 1921 in West Norriton Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She has reference number 13123.

149 iii. George Washington White Jr., born 31 Dec 1924, Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., PA; married Margaret P. Weikel, 25 Apr 1949; died 16 May 1995, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., FL.

138. Walter Franklin Lightkep (Catharine Livingston White-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 29 Mar 1873 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Perhaps this is the Walter Lightkep, age 46, listed in the 1920 census for the 7th Ward of Norristown. He is listed with his wife Anna Belle, age 45, and her mother Mary Hellings, a widow age 78. Confirming this theory is the 1900 census for Whitemarsh Township that lists the household of William Hellings, age 62, and his wife Mary, age 59. With them in the household were the following individuals: son (sic) Walter M., age 28; daughter Anabel (sic) Lightkep, age 25, and who had been married for two years but was without children; and brother Christian Hellings, age 54. The 1910 census for Whitemarsh Township lists Walter F. Hellings (sic) as son-in law in the household of William and Mary Hellings. Also listed in the household were the following individuals: son Wilbert M., age 38; daughter Belle A., age 35 and wife of Walter; daughter-in-law (Charlotte?) age 40; and a brother Christopher, age 64. The census indicates that Belle had been married for 11 years and was without children. The following from page 1 of the Ambler Gazette of 24 June 1920: "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lightkep, o Morristown, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lightkep in Hickorytown." The 1920 census for Lafayette Street in the 7th Ward of Norristown lists Walter Lightkep as age 46 and his wife Anna Belle as age 45. Listed with them in the household as Mother-in-Law was the widow Mary Hellings, age 78.

Walter Franklin Lightkep and Anabel "Bella" Hellings were married in 1898 in Montgomery Co., PA. Anabel "Bella" Hellings, daughter of William Hellings and Mary , was born in Aug 1874 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

139. Adaline Lightkep (Catharine Livingston White-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 24 May 1877 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She died after 1930 at the age of 53 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. The 1900 census for Green Street in the 8th Ward of Norristown lists Robert B. Cassel as age 28 and his wife Adaline as age 23. The census indicates they had been married for four years and that both of their children were living. With them in the household were their daughter Marian A., age 3, and son Henry Earl, age 9/12. The April 1910 census for Green Street in the 8th Ward of Norristown lists Robt. B. Cassell (sic) as age 37 and his wife Adaline O. as age 33. The census indicates they had been married for 14 years and that all six of their children were living. With them in the household were the following children: Anna M., age 12; Henry E., age 10; Robert B., age 8; Lilliam M., age 6; Catharine, age 2; and Eugene, age 4/12. The following appeared on page 1 of the Ambler Gazette of 29 April 1915: "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cassel of Norristown are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Cassel is a daughter of Mrs. Katharine Lightkep of Hickorytown." The January 1920 census for Rosemont Avenue in the 11th Ward of Norristown lists Robert Cassell as age 48 and his wife Adaline as age 44; With them in the household were the following children: Henry, age 20; Robert, age 15; Lilliam, age 15; Catherine, age 11; Eugene, age 10; Edith, age 7; and Martha, age 4 8/12. The following e-mail received January 2008: "Dear David:Thank you for your inquiry regarding Harvey W. Rex and Lillian M. Lightkep. This is a branch of my husband's family. My primary research interest would be their descendants. My husband's great grandmother was Adaline Lightkep Cassel, sister of Lillian. Any information you could share would be

appreciated. My husband grew up in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. His line is: Mother: Virginia Alberta Miller, dau of Anna Marion Cassel and Harry Miller; Grandmother: Anna Marion Cassel, dau of Adaline Lightkep and Robert B. Cassel; Great Grandmother: Adaline Lightkep, dau of Benjamin Franklin Lightkep and Catherine Markley. Thank you, Nancy J. Rochelle Charlesworth"

Adaline Lightkep and Robert B. Cassel were married on 17 Jun 1896 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Robert B. Cassel, son of Isaac U. Cassel and Elizabeth A. Bell, was born on 30 Nov 1872 in Worcester, Montgomery Co., PA. He died about 1925 at the age of 53 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

Robert B. Cassel and Adaline Lightkep had the following children:

150 i. Marion Anna Cassel, born 21 Apr 1897, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA; married Harry Miller, 17 Jun 1916, Montgomery Co., PA; died abt 1962, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA.

ii. Henry Earl Cassel was born on 9 Oct 1899 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.iii. Robert B. Cassel Jr. was born on 8 May 1901 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. He died in May

1973 at the age of 72 in King of Prussia, Montgomery Co., PA.iv. Lillian M. Cassel was born on 2 Jan 1904 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. She died in Nov 1969

at the age of 65 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.v. Catherine Cassel was born on 4 Mar 1908 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. She died in Aug 1994

at the age of 86 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.vi. Eugene L. Cassel was born on 25 Dec 1909 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 28 Apr

1995 at the age of 85 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.vii. Martha B. Cassel was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 5 Nov

1995 at the age of 80 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

140. Eugene Markley Lightkep (Catharine Livingston White-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born on 4 May 1880 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 20 May 1950 at the age of 70 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA. He was buried about 23 May 1950 in Union Cemetery, Zion Church, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. The following from page 8 of the Ambler Gazette of 20 October 1914: "Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lightkep and Mrs. Katharine Lightkep of Hickorytown, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Hart and two children of Norristown spent Sunday with Mrs. John Ingert in Philadelphia." The 1920 census for Germantown Pike, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, lists Eugene Lightkep as age 39 and his wife Matilda as age 36. With them in the household were their daughter Elizabeth, age 4, and father-in-law Josiah Freas, age 77. The family was residing adjacent to the household of Eugene's sister Lillian and her husband Harvey Rex.

Eugene Markley Lightkep and Matilda Hines Freas were married on 15 Jun 1907 in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA. Matilda Hines Freas, daughter of Josiah Freas and Mary Jane , was born on 25 Dec 1887 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 28 Sep 1973 at the age of 85 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.

Eugene Markley Lightkep and Matilda Hines Freas had the following child:

i. Eugene Frank Lightkep was born on 22 Aug 1921 in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA. He died on 21 Feb 2001 at the age of 79 in Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Roxborough, Philadelphia Co., PA. He was buried about 24 Feb 2001 in George Washington Memorial Park, Montgomery Co., PA.

141. Lillian Lightkep (Catharine Livingston White-7, Mary Fitzwater-6, Joseph-5, Joseph-4, George-3, Thomas-2, Thomas-1) was born in 1884 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died in 1950 at the age of 66 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., PA. The Ambler Gazette of 10 January 1901, page 4, published an article about a birthday party held for James Pierce Rhoads that was attended by Lillie Lightkep. The Ambler Gazette of 19 June 1913, page 1, published the following article: "Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Rex entertained their children in the annual gathering held during the strawberry season. A delightful day was thoroughly

enjoyed. Those present were : Mr. and Mrs Orlando Rex, Walter Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rex and two sons of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nice and daughters, Misses Elsie and Edna of Broad Axe; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rex and Hazel; and Mrs. Lightcap of Three Tuns ..." The 1910 census for Plymouth Township, Montgomery county, lists the family of Harvey W. Rex and his wife Lillian M. Lightkep Rex. With them in the household was Lillian's mother Catharine L. Lightkep, age 62 and a widower. The census indicated that all four children of Catharine were living. The following appeared on page 8 of the Ambler Gazette on 5 October 1916: "Prospectville. George Rue and family and Mrs. Katharine Lightkep and daughter Lidie, of Ambler, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson, of this plce, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson on Sunday." (This is probably not Catharine Lightkep and Lillian) The 1920 census for Germantown Pike, Plymouth Township, lists Harvey Rex as age 39 and his wife Lillian as age 36. With them in the household were their daughter Hazel, age 14, and son Walter, age 6. They were residing adjacent to the household of Lillian's brother, Eugene and his wife Matilda.

Lillian Lightkep and Harvey W. Rex were married on 22 Jun 1904 in Harmonville, Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. Harvey W. Rex, son of Orlando Rex and Laura , was born in Mar 1880 in Pennsylvania. He died on 12 May 1956 at the age of 76.

Harvey W. Rex and Lillian Lightkep had the following children:

151 i. Hazel M. Rex, born 4 Dec 1905, Plymouth Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; married Charles Messinger, abt 1930, Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., PA; died Oct 1990.

ii. Walter Rex was born in 1914 in Plymouth Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.