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IN CHESTER, LANCASTER, YORK & CUMBERLAND Co. PA

gathered "sightings" in these counties in the 17th & 18th century
 

  • 8 Apr 1735 deed from James Alexander, weaver, and his son Moses Alexander (with son's wife Mary) to William Sample of Chester Co. PA - land on Christiana Run on the Easternmost line of New Munster Tract.  Wits: David Alexander & John McCallmont 
     
  • 28 Jul 1737 - land warrant - James Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 13 Aug 1737 13 Aug 1737 Rachel Green, Widdow and Relict of Thomas Green dec'd late of  Cecil Co. to Samuel Craford of Lancaster Co. PA 250 acres called Coxs Fancy in Cecil Co.  Wits Jedediah Alexander and Isaac Sanders.  Returned 5 Nov 1737  [Cecil Co. Deed Bk 5 p. 350]
     
  • 13 Oct 1748 John Alexander enters a caveat against Moses Street and ordered that Street warrant for 15 acres adj. David White in London Britain Twp, Chester Co. be executed
     
  • 19 Apr 1740 John White of Hanover "sick and weak".  Leaves wife Barbara. 
      Sons Alexander White and Thomas White.  Daughter Anna.  To be buried
      at the Monday Meeting House.  Exors: trusty and beloved friends John Brandon, James Fargison. Wits: Zacheus Alexander (also spelled Allexander) John Brandon  and James Fargison.  Dated 29 Jan 1738. proved 19 Apr 1740 [Lancaster Co. Will Bk A p. 44]
     
  • 23 Mar 1741 - land warrant - Isaac Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 10 May 1741 Will of Alexander White of London, Britain, farmer of Chester Co. PA names wife Jean, dau. Susana White, dau. Agnes Cross, Ilender  Gutey and her son Alexander Gutey, dau. Mary Ranken and her son Alexander Ranken, dau. Elizabeth Jameson, dau. Martha Steel, wife of James Steel.  Sons John White, son Alexander White and Alexander's son Joseph White, son David White (who got the plantation "I now live on").  Wits: James Steel, Moses Alexander, Moses Steel.
     
  • 8 Feb 1742 - land warrant - Joseph Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 26 Apr 1742 - land warrant - Aaron Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 11 May 1742 - land warrant Elijah Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 31 May 1742 - land warrant - James Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 31 Jun 1742 - land warrant - William Alexander  - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 20 Apr 1743 - land warrant - Francis Alexander -  - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 20 Apr 1743 - land warrant - Francis Alexander Sr. - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 11 May 1743 - land warrant - William Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • ca 1744  Aaron Alexander sells land his father David willed to him to John Alexander "of Chester Co."   [Cecil Co. Deed Bk 6 p. 120 & 121 [index entry]
     
  • ca 1748 Aaron Alexander [probable son of David & Mary Alexander] moves from Cecil Co. MD to Sherman's Valley, Chester Co. PA
     
  • 1748 Col. James Gillaspy's Regiment shows Jedidiah Alexander and John Alexander in Lancaster Co.
     
  • 13 Oct 1748 - John Alexander in court - London, Britain Twp. Chester Co. PA
     
  • 15 Nov 1749 Aaron Alexander "farmer" of Lancaster Co. PA sells to John Alexander of New Brittain Twp., Chester Co. PA land that was part of New Munster "which did formerly belong to David Alexander of Cecil Co. MD"  Zebulon Alexander was witness [Cecil Probate] (am guessing this is John with wife Susanna but not certain)
     
  • 20 Feb 1750 Will of Kezia Sharp "sick and weak in body".  Names her only dau. Keziah who was still under the age of 18.  Mentions sister Jemima Sharp.  Mentions Joseph Alexander and Kezia Alexander (children of her brother)  Names her only dau. Keziah who was still under the age of 18.  Mentions sister Jemima Sharp.  Mentions Joseph Alexander and Kezia Alexander (children of her brother) Amos Alexander.  Names sister-in-law Hanah Sharp and brothers Hexekiah Alexander and John McKnitt Alexander;  names her "honored father" James Alexander, her mother-in-law Isabel Sharp.  Exors: brother Theo Alexander and brother-in-law Thomas Sharp.  Wits: James Agnew, John (X) White and  Ester (X) Garison.  Will dated 21 Sep 1750 and proven 20 Feb 1750 (sic)  [York Co. PA Will Bk A p. 25]
     
  • 13 Dec 1750 - land warrant - Isaac Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA [2 of them]
     
  • 1751 tax list Cumberland Co. PA - Peters Twp of what eventually becomes Franklin Co. shows Daniel, David, Andrew, William, Hez, Adam and Arthur Alexander
     
  • 1753 tax list London, Britain Twp. Chester Co. PA - John Alexander
     
  • 30 Jun 1753  - land warrant - John Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 1753 tax list London, Britain Twp. Chester Co. PA - William Alexander
     
  • 1753 tax list West Nantmeal  Twp. Chester Co. PA - Frances Alexander
     
  • 1753 tax list New London, Chester Co. PA - William Alexander
     
  • 15 Nov 1749 Aaron Alexander "farmer" of Lancaster Co. PA sells to John Alexander of New Brittain Twp., Chester Co. PA land that was part of New Munster "which did formerly belong to David Alexander of Cecil Co. MD"  Zebulon Alexander was witness [Cecil Probate]
     
  • 20 Feb 1750 Keziah Sharp leaves will in York Co. PA naming brothers Amos, Hezekiah, Theo and John McKnitt Alexander and father James Alexander as well as "children of my brother Amos" which were Joseph and Keziah Alexander
     
  • 1751 tax list Cumberland Co. PA - Peters Twp of what eventually becomes Franklin Co. shows Daniel, Andrew, William, Hez, Adam and Arthur Alexander
     
  • 13 Jun 1760 Will of William Gillespie left in Chester Co. PA 
    December 14, 1759.  June 13, 1760. Provides for wife Mary.  To son in law Thomas Sharp 10 shillings.  To  son in law James Rankin 10 shillings.  To son William £20.  To sons Samuel and David £20 each.  To daughter Ruth Gillespie, a horse saddle.To sons John and Alexander all lands and remainder of personal estate,  also Executors. Witnesses:  William Molly, John Alexander, Abraham Emmit.  
     
  • 7 Nov 1760  New Britain Twp. Chester Co. PA - Zebulon Alexander appears as witness
     
  • Aug 1762 - land warrant - John Alexander - Chester Co. PA
     
  • Aug 1762 - land warrant - Joseph Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA [2 of them]
     
  • 8 Oct 1762 Mathew Wallace left lands in Peters Twp. in Cumberland Co. PA on Licking Creek to sons James & Ezekial Wallace.  Arthur Alexander & Andrew W. Willoughby mentioned as sons-in-law of Matthew Wallace acknowledged they had gotten their share.  Johanah J. Wallace (relict of Matthew) also makes statement on 23 Aug 1762 in the presence of William Marshall and Samuel Finley
     
  • 1764 Amos Alexander appears as witness - Chester Co. PA
     
  • 17 May 1764 Will of John Alexander left in Chester Co. PA - written 13 Jan 1762 / probated 17 May 1764.  Names dau. Rebecca Emmit who is to  have 5 pounds.  Wife Susanna (appointed Executrix)  the remainder of his estate real and personal.  Theophilus Alexander makes oath that he wrote the will at the request of the Testator.  Wits: Amos Alexander, Joseph Cannon,  John Jordan, John McKnitt Alexander.
     
  • 17 May 1764 will of John Alexander is left in Chester Co. PA - Amos Alexander is a witness [this is John with wife Susanna not John McKnitt Alexander, brother to Amos, as he is a witness as well]
     
  • 1764 Amos Alexander appears as witness in Chester Co. PA
     
  • 9 Jun 1772  deed from Robert Hodgson of Frederick Co. VA & Phineas Hodgson "late of Cecil Co" to John Mackey of Cecil Co. - wits: Josh. Gilpin, Amos Alexander
     
  • 14 Oct 1774 - land warrant - Thomas Alexander - Lancaster Co. PA
     
  • 1785 Gabriel Alexander appears as witness in Chester Co. PA
     
  • 22 Aug 1792 will of Rebecca Emmitt probated in Chester Co. PA - written 22 Aug 1792 Directs body to be buried in old graveyard in Elk Congregation. To nephew William Porterfield and his sister Martha 28.2.6 pounds each, children of my nephew Josiah Porterfield. To niece Elizabeth Alexander 10 pounds, and to her sister Rebecca 5 pounds, children of William Alexander. To niece Rebecca, daughter of John Alexander, 10 pounds. To nephew Josiah, son of Gabriel Alexander, 10 pounds. To nieces Rachel and Mary, daughters of William Porterfield, 5 pounds each. To nephew William, son of John Alexander, 6.5 pounds. To Josiah, son of Abraham Emmitt, deceased, 5 pounds. To Josiah Porterfield 6.5 pounds. To Mary, wife of Joseph Mehaffey, furniture and clothes. Remainder to nephew John, son of William Alexander, he to pay Rebecca Steel 5 pounds. Executors David Mackey, Cecil Co., John McDowell. Wit: Allen Cunningham, James Johnston.
     
  • 1793 Isaac Alexander leaves will in Washington Co. PA dated 29 Jan 1793 names wife Eliza, sons Isaac, Henry, Joseph and daus. Rebecca, Catherine and Esther.  He is also supposed to have a son named Henry "according to records in Lancaster Co. PA"  - referring to the will of Jedidiah Alexander who mentions"Isaac, son of Elias had sons Henry & Joseph" which ties this Isaac
      to Jedediah.