William T. Reynolds

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William is recorded as the paymaster to the Garrison of Chichester. The will of William Reynolds of St. Pancras without the East Gate, Chichester, Sussex, 'gent,' dated 1660-Feb-18 was probated 1664-Apr-9 in Prerogative court of Canterbury, London, which indicates he was either a man of property or held land in more than one ecclesiastical jurisdiction or both.

William married Margaret Exton on 06 Mar 1644 in Chichester, Sussex, England. Margaret (daughter of John Exton and Alice Fivins) was born on 05 Feb 1624 in Chichester, Sussex, England; died before 15 Oct 1688. [Group Sheet]

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It is often stated Henry Reynolds came to America with William Penn. Henry came to America in 1676, and William Penn came to America in 1682. Henry Reynolds is also reputed to be the founder of the village of Rising Sun, MD by opening a Public House. Other sources say Henry never lived in Rising Sun. Henry was shown as a non-resident taxpayer for his property in the Nottingham Lots from March 1718 to 1722. Henry appeared before the Chester Co. Court 14 Mar 1681, for selling strong liquors by small measure in his house contrary to the Governor's and Council's order. His will, dated 1720 states he lives in Chichester and has no mention of a public house. The north lot near Rising Sun MD, bequeathed to Henry Jr. is described as a plantation. The south lot near Rising Sun Md., bequeathed to William is described as a tract of land.
Henry Reynolds' Will (excerpt)To son Francis the plantation where I live in Chichester containing 290 acres, he paying his bother William when 21, 20 pounds. To son Henry tract of land in Nottingham containing 490 acres. To son William, tract in Nottingham [being a south lott] containing 490 acres. To each of my daughters, viz Margaret, Prudence, Doborah and Hannah 1 shilling each. To wife Prudence all personal estate, also executrix. Witness: William Clayton, John Hanby.

Carol Love Gipson GippyHouse@aol.com


Henry Reynolds was granted lots 5 and 19, about 1000 acres, in the "Nottingham Lots" by William Penn in 1701. The Nottingham Lots were thought to be located in Chester Co., PA, but were found to be in Cecil Co., MD when the boundary between these states was settled in 1768. Henry Reynolds' will bequeathed 290 acres in Chichester Twp., PA, where he lived, to his son, Francis. His son, William was left 490 acres, the south lot, in Nottingham. His son, John, received 210 acres on the south west side of the middle branch of Naman's Creek in Chichester Twp., Chester Co., PA. His son, Henry, Jr., received 490 acres the north lot in Nottingham. Henry bequeathed to each of his 4 daughters, one schilling. He left his personal estate to his loving wife, Prudence. He stipulated Francis and John to each pay 20 pounds to thier brother, William, when he reached the age of 21.

There existed an ancient pitcher, known as the Reynolds Pitcher. It was in the possession of a Miss Weir in 1901. It was supposed to be bequeathed to J. T. Reynolds, of Media PA. One one side of the pitcher was a portrait and the words "Reynolds, the Philanthropist" . The reverse side bore the legend",
"Not in the fiery hurricane of strife,
Midst slaughtered legions, he resign'd his life;
Reynolds expires, a nobler chief than these;
But Widow's tears, in sad bereavement fall,
And foundling voices on their father call'
But sweet repose his slumbering ashes find,
As if in Salem's sepulchre enshrined;
And watching angels waited for the day,
When Christ should bid them roll the stone away."
Mr. J. T. Reynolds believed the portrait was that of William Reynolds, father of Henry Reynolds of Chichester, PA. The present location of the pitcher is unknown.

Henry married Prudence Clayton on 10 Nov 1678 in Burlington MM, Burlington Co., New Jersey. Prudence (daughter of William Clayton and Prudence Lankford) was born in in Rumbaldswick Parish, Sussex, England; was christened on 20 Oct 1657 in Lewes, Chichester Sussex, England; died on 04 Feb 1728 in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Henry Reynolds married Ann Howell, Hannah Brown abt 1717 and Mary Coles 25 May 1743; both were born in Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania Mary Coles is the daughter of William Coles and Mary Royle and was born about 1708

Henry Jr. was known as "Preacher Henry" He was a preacher of some note in the Society of Friends, and his name appears many times in the records of Nottingham Meeting of Friends. He is listed on the West Nottingham tax list 1718-1778. He inherited the north lot, #5 in the Nottingham Lots, 490 acres, from his father. The tract of land was called Henry's Deer Park. By 1939 the property consisted of 122 acres and was called 'Greystone". The name came from the massive gate posts at the entrance to the lane leading to the house. The property today is 80 acres with the 'new house' which was built in 1791 and is still owned by Reynolds.

Henry married Hannah Brown. Hannah (daughter of William Brown and Catherine Williams) was born on 29 Jun 1706; died on 12 Feb 1732 in West Nottingham, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Ann Worley. Ann (daughter of Henry Worley and Mary Vernon) was born est 1695 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Aug 1741 in West Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Mary Coles about 1743. Mary was born about 1708 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died on 18 Sep 1788 in West Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Mr. Moulder/Maulder in c 1700. Mr. was born in c 1670. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Matthew Morgan in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

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Francis Reynolds, Chichester; Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834: January 3 1760 January 19, 1760 Provides for wife Elizabeth. To son Henry 1/2 of plantation of which I now live in Chichester containing about 198 acres. To son Francis the other 1/2 of said plantation with mansion house. To sons John and Samuel tract of land in Chichester containing 8 acres bought of Joseph Booth. Remainder to be sold and divided among all children, viz., Henry, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Francis, Lydia, Christina and daughter Prudence Dutton's children. Executors: Wife and sons Henry and Francis. Witnesses: Hugh Linn, David Clayton, John Harding. Reynolds Family Association Centennial Collection. Francis' birth and the births of his 6 oldest children are recorded in Quaker records of Chichester MM, PA. He inherited 290 acres in Chichester Twp., Chester Co., PA from his father, and resided there. Francis' will dated 1760-Jan-3, bequeathed to his loving wife Elizabeth, one third his personal estate, profits of one third of his real estate, on room in the mansion house, 2 feather beds and furniture, all the kitchen furniture, a horse and a cow. He left half of his plantation 290 acres, to his son Henry and the other half, along with the mansion house, to his son Francis. His sons John and Samuel received 8 acres of land in Chichester Twp. The rest of his real and personal estate was to be sold in divided among his 7 children and his dt. Prudence's children.

Birth:
Francis' birth and the births of his 6 oldest children are recorded in Quaker records of Chichester MM, Pa.
A hand made, white bone-handled razor with its history carved on both sides was in the possession of Miss Sarah B. Reynolds in 1916. On one side was carved: "1779. Abrm. Reynolds Got this raor from his father, Samuel) who said it 'shaved his grandfather' (Henry). On the reverse side, "who came in the first vessel in the DELAWARE IN THE YEAR 1661. This would make Henry six years old when he came to America. Possibly an error was made recording the date in the Bible and this error was continued when the razor handle was engraved in 1779. The location of this razor, or the Bible, is unknown.
History of William Reynolds by Carol Love Gipson; GippyHouse@aol.com

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Rachael Jane Reynolds married John Piggott

Rachel married Thomas Churchman after 1754. Thomas was born on 16 Jan 1707/8 in West Nottingham, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 08 Apr 1788. [Group Sheet]

Samuel married Susannah Sidwell. Susannah was born on 29 Sep 1729 in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Aug 1796. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Rebeckah Daye on 10 Oct 1751 in East Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania. Rebeckah was born on 02 Oct 1735 in West Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland; died on 14 Sep 1785. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Sarah Lownes on 14 May 1789. Sarah was born on 08 Jan 1804 in Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland. [Group Sheet]