George Maris, Jr. b. d. 15 Jan 1705 Chester, Chester Co, Pennsylvania: eAncestry.org

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Christened 2 Dec 1632 Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England

Gender Male

AFN 1THC-6T

Immigration 1683

Bristol Comfort

Name George Maris Sr.

Residence 6 Mar 1687 Chester Co, Pennsylvania

Residence 17 Apr 1693 Springfield Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania

Died 15 Jan 1705 Chester, Chester Co, Pennsylvania

Buried Chester Mtg, Chester, Delaware Co, Pennsylvania, USA

Person ID I1673 Nichols-Wilson

Last Modified 06 Dec 2008

Father George Maris, Sr., b. 1596, Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 26 Jan 1658, Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England

Mother Alice Collier, b. Abt 1600, Ombersley, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 7 Jul 1666, Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England

Married 20 Jun 1622 Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England

Family ID F867 Group Sheet

Family 1 Alice Wellsmith, b. 16 Jan 1632, Hadswell Parish, Inkborough, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 11 Mar 1699, Springfield, Chester Co, Pennsylvania

Married 1659 Worcestershire Co, England

Children

>	1. Alice Maris, b. 17 Oct 1660, Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 10 Dec 1726, Ridley, Chester Co, Pennsylvania
>	2. George Edward Maris, b. 2 Dec 1662, Inkborough, , Worcestershire Co, England , d. 15 Nov 1705, Chester Co, Pennsylvania
>	3. Elizabeth Maris, b. 3 Feb 1665, Flyford/Hadswell, Grafton, Inkborough, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 15 Nov 1705, Chester Co, Pennsylvania
>	4. Anne Maris, b. 18 Aug 1667, Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 14 Oct 1690, Edgemont, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, USA
>	5. John Maris, b. 21 May 1669, Inkborough, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 8 Mar 1747, Springfield Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania
>	6. Richard Maris, b. 20 Nov 1672, Inkborough, Worcestershire Co, England , d. 1745, Springfield, Chester Co, Pennsylvania
	7. Susannah Maris, b. 1675, Grafton Flyford, Inkberrow, Worcestershire Co, England , d. Yes, date unknown

Last Modified 13 Apr 2007

Family ID F754 Group Sheet

Family 2 Esther

Last Modified 13 Apr 2007

Family ID F865 Group Sheet

Photos		Illustration Status: Located. Drawing of the Quaker (Friends) Springfield Meetinghouse, built in 1738, drawn by John Sartain, 1837, scanned & posted on the internet by www.pa-roots.com

Documents		Early Settlement of Delaware County, Pennsylvania Status: Located. Map of the Early Settlements of Delaware County, Pennsylvania; Lithograph of Bowen & Co., Philadelphia. A map of most of the early settlers circa 1700 to 1750. Various families are identified in the map: Maris, Mendenhall, Pearson, Newlin, Stanfield, & Woodward: Concord Twp: Benj Mendenhall, John Mendenhall, Moses Mendenhall, Nicholas…

Notes	BIRTH: Ancestral File lists b. of Hadswell Parish, Inkborough, Worcestershire, England MARRIAGE: Ancestral File lists marriage at Springfield, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. If children were in fact born in England this is highly unlikely. DEATH & BURIAL: Ancestral File lists death 15 Feb 1705 at Springfield, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; Burial Nov 1705 at Springfield, Chester Co, Pennsylvania George of Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire, England and his family was among those who determined to try the fortunes of a pioneer life in America. He was a shoemaker by trade and his life had been rendered oppressive and he could not conform to the customs of the established church. During a Quaker meeting at his house, some soldiers entered and confiscated goods of those present and fined George £20. Afterwards he was sent to prison in Jul 1670 and remained there above eight months. He never knew why he was so long imprisoned. As persecutions in England continued there seemed to be no way left but to emigrate. Accordingly on 28 Nov 1681, he purchased through Robert Toomer of Worcester, from William Penn, 1000 acres of land in Pennsylvania. With his certificate signed 6 Mar 1683 from the Friends of Inkborough to the Friends in Pennsylvania, he sailed for America aboard the ship, Bristol Comfort. On 16 Oct 1683 he was granted 400 acres of his purchase in Springfield Township, Chester County, PA. On this portion of his estate George built his house, a substantial building of stone, calling it Home House and resided there until his death. The township of Springfield got its name because of the large spring near George's home. He became a minister of the Society of Friends and was justice of holding courts for Chester County from 1685 until 1693 (courtesy of Mendenhall Family Association).

Sources

[S119] Mendenhall Family Association (MFA), ([online] : http://www.mendenhall.org).
[Notes from Daniel McEver]
Would you believe that on the same ship, the Bristol Comfort, 1683, there was another person on board among the passengers that you may know? GEORGE MARIS! That's right, George Maris and his family were on the same ship that our Thomas Pierson was on. I suppose they got to know each other pretty well on that voyage. Maris had the following luggage:

GEORGE MARIS' LUGGAGE ON THE BRISTOL COMFORT [my title]
"10 doz. dressed calf skins; 1 qtr. malt; 3 1/2 qtrs. wheat; 3 bushels oatmeal; 90 lbs shoes; 1/2 cwt. pewter; cwt. brass manufactured; 2 flitches bacon; 20 cwt. wrought iron; 6 doz. woolen stockings; 10 cwt. cheese; 1 bbl. beer; 3 doz. plain sheepskin gloves; 1 1/2 firkins butter; 33 yds. flannel; 11 pcs. English earthware; 1/15 hhd. aquavita; 1 1/4 cwt. lead shot; 1/4 cwt. gunpowder; 20 ells English linen; 10 parcels several wares value 18 pounds 10s."

Maris certainly had more stuff than [Thomas] Pierson. If anyone wants to clarify exactly what some of this stuff was, please translate (e.g., brass manufactured, frieze, serges, English fustian, aquavita, etc.)!

Henry Mendenhall responded to my posting with a definition of some of these words. He found these definitions in "Colonial American English" by Richard Lederer, Jr., Verbatim Publishers, Essex Connecticut, 1985:
Frieze : A coarse woolen cloth with a nap on one side. From French friser "to curl." It is one of the fabrics covered by the Woolen Act of 1699.
Fustian : A coarse, stout, twilled cotton. A 1797 Boston newspaper mentioned, "Caleb Johnson's Variety Store [offered] Kerseymeres, Fustians, Janes, Moreens."
Aquavita : [Latin, literally "water of life"] Spiritous liquor, especially brandy.
[S847] Nichols Online Library, Digital Documents Researched and Scanned by Chad Nichols & Relatives, Nichols, Chad G., (Chad Nichols has catalogued over 40,000 relatives, with over 5,000 of them having documentation to support their place in the family tree. Recent generation surnames (great grandparents) in his tree include Anderson, Campbell, Dutson, Kump, Kylen, Nichols, O'Donnell, Roberts, Stone, and Walker. One generation further back adds Broman, Cloward, Conder, Ericksen, Farmer, Holyoak, Nielson, Richardson, and Shelley. Most ancestors are from England, Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. [online] www.nicholslibrary.org (801) 280-9590 7783 S 4950 W West Jordan, UT 84081 USA).
Illustration of 1st Springfield Meetinghouse - 002527; Chester Mtg - 002795; Chester Mtg Burial Ground - 002796
[S29] Personal Research & Library, Raymond L. Maris, Maris, Raymond L., ([online] http://www.maris.net [email] raymond # maris.net, (change # to @)).
[S106] 1689 List of Land-Holders of Chester County, Pennsylvania, ([Available online] A list of land-holders appears to have been prepared by or under the direction of Governor John Blackwell, about the year 1689, and it serves in a manner to indicate the extent of the settlements at that time, though it cannot be said to be complete, while many of those whose names are given did not reside on the land. There are evidently many errors in spelling of the names, which are given as in the original.).
"George Maris, p Patent," 400 acres
[S119] Mendenhall Family Association (MFA), ([online] : http://www.mendenhall.org).
George and his family were among those who determined to try the fortunes of a pioneer life in America. He was a shoemaker by trade and his life had been rendered oppressive and he could not conform to the customs of the established church. During a Quaker meeting at his house, some soldiers entered and confiscated goods of those present and fined George £20. Afterwards he was sent to prison in Jul 1670 and remained there above eight months. He never knew why he was so long imprisoned. As persecutions in England continued there seemed to be no way left but to emigrate.
Accordingly on 28 Nov 1681, he purchased through Robert Toomer of Worcester, from William Penn, 1000 acres of land in Pennsylvania. With his certificate signed 6 Mar 1683 from the Friends of Inkborough to the Friends in Pennsylvania, he sailed for America aboard the ship, Bristol Comfort. On 16 Oct 1683 he was granted 400 acres of his purchase in Springfield Township, Chester County, PA. On this portion of his estate George built his house, a substantial building of stone, calling it Home House and resided there until his death. The township of Springfield got its name because of the large spring near George's home. He became a minister of the Society of Friends and was justice of holding courts for Chester County from 1685 until 1693.
[S188] Encyclopedia of American Biography, New Series (40 vols.), Downs, Winfield Scott, (New York, New York : The American Historical Company, Inc., 1944), vol XVII, pp 161-63 (Reliability: 3).
[S200] Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania Land Records, Volume 1: 1681-1730, Bryant, Carol, (Westminster, Maryland : Willow Bend Books, 1997 (2000)), p 22 (Reliability: 3).
Deed. On 8 Mar 1691. John Mendenhall of Concord to George Maris. John Mendenhall grants to George Maris land lying in Concord & the home house in Springfield for George Maris taking his son Aaron Mendenhall to keep & maintain until the age of 21. John Mendenhall to enjoy the houses, land & improvements for his natural life and at his death to remain to his 3 sons by the daughter of George Maris equally divided. Signed John Mendenhall. Delivered in the presence of Francis Yarnall & John Harris. Recorded 2 Mar 1691/2 (A1:B122)
[S200] Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania Land Records, Volume 1: 1681-1730, Bryant, Carol, (Westminster, Maryland : Willow Bend Books, 1997 (2000)), p 29 (Reliability: 3).
Deed. On 17 Apr 1693. George Maris, Sr. of Springfield to my son George Maris Jr. of Springfield. George Maris Sr. for natural love grants to George Maris Jr. a tract in Springfield bounded by the road that goes to haverford & land of Robert Taylor containing 100 acres. Signed George Maris Sr. Delivered in the presence of John Maris & Richard Maris. Recorded 26 Apr 1693 (A1:B146)
[S200] Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania Land Records, Volume 1: 1681-1730, Bryant, Carol, (Westminster, Maryland : Willow Bend Books, 1997 (2000)), p 54 (Reliability: 3).
Deed. On 6 Mar 1687 George Maris of Chester County to Phillip Yarnall. George Maris for £8 grants to Phillip Yarnall a tract in Edgmont bounded by land of William Findloe & James Hernerly, containing 280 acres. The £8 was paid to Jacob Simcock & he to pass a certain patent which was granted unto Jacob Simcock according to law in open court dated 2 Feb 1685 for 100 acres which was formerly the tract of Edmund Carthidge & that Phillip Yarnall pay to John Mendenhall £9.10. Signed George Maris. Delivered in the presence of Joshua Fearne & George Pierce. Recorded 6 Mar 1687 (A1:B225)
[S200] Abstracts of Chester County, Pennsylvania Land Records, Volume 1: 1681-1730, Bryant, Carol, (Westminster, Maryland : Willow Bend Books, 1997 (2000)), p 153 (Reliability: 3).
Deed. On 10 Apr 1711 John Lee of Concord, weaver, & Hannah his wife, to Joseph Edge of Concord, weaver. Whereas original patent granted 27 Jun 1684 to John Mendenhall of Concord a tract containing 300 acres. John Mendenhall by deed of gift granted to his son Aaron Mendenhall on 8 Mar 1709 a tract of 81 acres. On 19 Aug 1710 Aaron Mendenhall, John Mendenhall his father and Esther his wife, his Uncle George Maris, his brother George Mendenhall, his brother John Mendenhall & Susannah his wife confirmed to John Lee 81 acres. Now John Lee & Hannah his wife for £10 grant to Joseph Edge a tract in Concord bounded by Concord street, land of Nathaniel Newlin, John Mendenhall, Jr. & Birmingham road, containing 13 acres. Signed John Lee & Hannah Lee. Delivered in the presence of Thomas Pierson & John Mendenhall, Sr. Recorded 24 Dec 1712 (C3:318)
[S196] Early Church Records of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Volume 3: The Welsh Tract, Launey, John Pitts, (Westminster, Maryland : Willow Bend Books, 1997 (2005)), p 226 (Reliability: 3).
Darby Certificates of Removal: George Maris of Grafton Fline in Worcestershire produced a certificate from Hadswell Monthly Meeting, Worcestershire, England, for himself, his wife and minor children, recorded 6th da, 3rd mo, 1683
[S455] History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Everts, Louis H., (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Futhey & Cope, 1881 A history of Chestery County, Pennsylvania. On file at Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, Pennsylvania), p 649 (Reliability: 3).
MARIS.---George and Alice Maris, of Worcestershire, England, had the following children: Alice, b. 8, 17, 1660; George, b. 10, 2, 1662; Elizabeth, b. 2, 3, 1665; Anna, b. 6, 18, 1667; John, b. 3, 21, 1669.
In the account of persecutions of Quakers in Worcestershire, 1670, we find the following:
"At Grafton-Flyford some soldiers of the Band called the Clergy-Band came to a Meeting at the House of George Maris, and informed against several persons there, against whom a Warrant was issued by John Packington, of Westwood, and Samuel Sands, of Ambersley, Justices, by which were taken the several Quantities of Goods following, viz.: From Francis Finsher, all his Goods for a Fine of £20. And from William Sale and John tombs, to the value of £1 14s.
"The said George Maris's Fine was for the Meeting being at his House. He was afterward taken by an Assize Process, and sent to Prison on the 23d of the Month called July, 1670, and continued there above eight Months, but never knew for what Cause he was so long imprisoned."
George Maris brought a certificate dated 3d mo. 6, 1683, from a meeting "att Hadswell In ye Pish of Inkborough and county of Worcester," which he presented to Darby Monthly Meeting, and which says that his
"Life and Conversation ... hath Adorned the Gospell of Christ, And hath bene a Good Exampel In his place, And a man, ye bent of whose heart hath beene to serve ye Lord, And all people In Love; And hath not spared to spend and to be spent for ye service of Truth: And this wee can say, wee doe not know of Any person, either ffriend or others That hath aught against him, his wife or children, upon any Just Account whatsoever."
Robert Toomer, of the city of Worcester, having purchased 1000 acres of land from William Penn, conveyed it by deed of May 14, 1683, to George Maris, of Grafton Flyford, shoemaker, the land being unlocated. Soon after his arrival he took up 400 acres in Springfield, which he called "Home House," and settled thereon. This was surveyed Oct. 16, 1683, adjoining Darby township, and in the following year he took up 580 acres in Edgmont, as part of the 1000 acres. In 1684 he was commissioned a justice of the peace and of the courts; was a member of the Provincial Council, 1695; member of Assembly for several years, and an active and influential member of Springfield Meeting. His wife, Alice, d. 1, 11, 1699, and he 11, 15, 1705, aged about seventy-three. Of their children, Alice m. Jacob Simcock, of Ridley, 11, 15, 1684; George m. Jane, daughter of Henry Maddock, 1690; Elizabeth m. John Mendenhall, of Concord, 1685; Ann m. John Worrilow, of Edgmont, 8, 14, 1690; John m. Susanna Lewis, of Haverford, 9, 21, 1693; and Richard m. Elizabeth Hayes, daughter of Jonathan and Ann, of Marple. The descendants of these are very numerous.
George Maris, eldest son of John and Susanna, of Springfield, m. Sarah Leviw, 3, 19, 1720; second, Hannah Massey, of Marple, 1725; third, Mary Buzby, widow, 7, 24, 1730; fourth, Ann Lownes, of Springfield, Sept. 14, 1732. Children,--Alice, Jesse, Susanna, Caleeb, Ann, Richard, and perhaps others.
Caleb Maris, son of George, of Springfield, married at Newtown Meeting, 11, 3, 1768, Ann Fawkes, daughter of Richard, of Newtown, and settled in Willistown. He died 10, 26, 1839, at the age of ninety-five.
The children of Caleb and Ann were Rebecca, b. 8, 28, 1769, m. Roger Dicks, a minister; Susanna, b. 7, 22, 1771, m. John Hall, of Willistown; Mary, b. 1, 28, 1774; George, b. 8, 25, 1775, d. 5, 10, 1871; Ann, b. 5, 26, 1777, d. 10, 22, 1819; Hannah, b. 10, 31, 1783, d. 1, 25, 1822; Phebe, b. 12, 22, 1785; Caleb b. 2, 25, 1788; Richard, b. 1, 20, 1790, m. Ann Rogers; Jonathan, b. 9, 12, 1791, m. Mary Garrett.
George Maris, son of Caleb, married 5, 20, 1802, at Uwchlan, Elizabeth Jones, of Willistown, daughter of Elisha and Gwen Jones, deceased. They settled in West Pikeland, and had four children,--Norris, Rebecca, Caleb J., and John H. The mother died 7, 20, 1811. Norris marrried Ann Davis, and John H. marrried Mary Davis, daughters of William and Mary (Spackman) Davis, of Brandywine. George Lewis Maris, born 4, 16, 1842, son of Norris and Ann, is principal of the West Chester State Normal School.
Transcription by Chad G. Nichols

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