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June 18, 1794 The Pennsylvania Gazette

Six Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, living in Bart township , Lancaster county, an Irish servant lad, named JOHN MELONE, about 16 or 17 years of age, about 5 feet high, fair complexion, short hair, speaks a little on Irish dialect; had on when he went away, and took with him, an old white coat, with blue linsey lining, which was too long for him, an old striped vest, with a blue patch on the back, old linen trowsers, with a striped patch between the legs, old wool hat with a high crown, and a pair of old shoes without buckles. Whoever secures said servant in any goal, or otherwise, so that his master can get him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM BROWN.


June 5, 1794.

March 16, 1785 The Pennsylvania Gazette

SIX DOLLARS Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Bart township , Lancaster county, on the 6th instant, an Apprentice Lad, about 19 years of age, named GEORGE REX, about 5 feet 9 inches high, slender built, dark brown curled hair, swarthy complexion, a little knock-kneed. Had on when he went away, a dark cloth coloured coat, his jacket somewhat lighter, both new, with wooden buttons on each, leather breeches, brown stockings, old shoes, with white buckles, and a large wool hat, bound round. It may be that he may pass for a Miller. Whoever takes up said lad, and brings him to his master, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

September 19, 1765 The Pennsylvania Gazette

Johnson Hall, July 4, 1765. SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, Bart . gives this publick Notice, That in Consequence of his Treaty in May last, with the Senecas and Delawares of Sasquehanna, the following Twenty five Persons have been sent to him, who will be delivered to their Relations on Application.

Frederick Waggoner, of Reading Town, Pennsylvania.

Isaac Russel, of Smithfield Township , taken in March 1764.

Jacob HulseSon, about 18 or 20 Years old.

Two Young Women about 16, or 18 Years of Age, taken about 8 or 9 Years ago, supposed to belong to New Jersey. Two Children they had by Indians. Three Boys taken some Years ago, of about 8, 10, and 12, Years old. A Girl of about 8 Years old, supposed to be taken near Minisink. Names Unknown.

Elizabeth Hout, about 22 Years old, taken 9 Years ago, near Easton.

Esther, a Girl about 18, taken the same Time near the same Place.

Two Girls one of about 9, the other of 7 Years old, Daughters to one Chapman of Cushietunk, Pennsylvania, whose Wife and other Child was last Year sent to their Home in New England.

Two Boys of about 14 Years of Age, of Pennsylvania, Names unknown.

Eight Children, Three of them Boys, supposed to be taken from the Frontiers of Pennsylvania, but being only just arrived, a more particular Description is not yet obtained.

There are likewise 44 Persons, who have been lately delivered up by the Shawnaese to Mr. Croghan, Sir William JohnsonDeputy at Fort Pitt; they were to have been immediately sent to Philadelphia.

If a more particular Description of some of the above Persons can be procured, it will be inserted in the Prints.

February 21, 1765 The Pennsylvania Gazette

WHEREAS I the Subscriber, living in Bart Township , Lancaster County, have purchased of one John Martin an Improvement, situate in Drummore Township , in the County aforesaid, for 300 Pounds, of which Sum I have paid down to the said John Martin 120 Pounds, and for the Remainder have given him six Bonds, each of 30 Pounds, on his delivering to me a Bill of Sale, and engaging to defend me against all Persons claiming in any Manner, the said Improvement; and whereas since my Purchase the same has been claimed by others, and Disputes are likely to ensue about it; I therefore do hereby forewarn all Persons from taking an Assignment on any of said Bonds, as I will not pay them, till I get better security. JACOB BEHR.

January 31, 1765 The Pennsylvania Gazette

CAME to the Plantation of George Luts, in << Bart Township>> , Lancaster County, two Heifers, 3 Years old, the one red, with a white Face, the other black, with a Star in her Forehead. The Owner is desired to prove his Property, pay Charges, and take them away.

March 8, 1764 The Pennsylvania Gazette

February 22, 1764.

WHEREAS James Scott, of Bart Township , Lancaster County, did sell to me, the Subscriber, a certain Plantation, or Tract of Land, situate in said Township , for 210 Pounds, out of which I paid 15 Pounds in Hand, and gave him my Bonds for the Remainder, which were 15 Bonds, of 15 Pounds each, to pay each Bond yearly, and have since paid two of the said Bonds; but as the said James Scott cannot give me a proper Right, according to our Bargain, this is to warn every Person, whom it may concern, not to take any Assignment on any of the said Bonds, as I do not intend to pay any more f said Bonds, until I get a proper Right, according to my Bargain, after the Date hereof. GABRIEL HOLMES.

December 3, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette

CAME to the Plantation of John Beam, in Bart Township , Lancaster County, about the first of June last, a stacked Steer, about two Years old, the off Ear cropped. The Owner coming, and proving his Property, and paying charges, may have him again, by applying to JOHN BEAM.

July 16, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette

JOHN HENRY FALKE, in Bart Township , Lancaster County, gives Notice, That his Wife Anne Martha has eloped from him; he therefore forewarns every Person not to lent unto her any thing, nor trust her on his Account, for he will pay none of her Debts. JOHN HENRY FALKE.

July 10, 1760 The Pennsylvania Gazette

CAME to the Subscriber, living in Bart Township , Lancaster County, a bay Mare, with a Star and some Saddle Marks; she is a Trotter, and about twelve Years old. The Owner coming and proving his Property, and paying Charges, may have her again. PATRICK McSHERY.

October 11, 1759 The Pennsylvania Gazette

Came to the plantation of the subscriber, in Bart township, Lancaster county, in June last, a black and white cow, with a swallow fork in each ear, and about six years old. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges, and take her away. SAMUEL DUNLAP.

March 9, 1758 The Pennsylvania Gazette

WHEREAS I the Subscriber, Leonard Pickley, on or about the latter End of January last, or the Beginning of this instant February, made a Contract or Agreement with a certain Peter Berry, of Bart Township, Lancaster County, by which he was to grant and convey to me, and my Heirs, a certain Plantation and Tract of Land in said Township, containing 170 Acres, in Consideration of the Sum of 250 Pounds to be paid to him; the Sum of 10 Pounds on executing a Conveyance, and the Residue in yearly Payments at 20 Pounds a Year; the first payment to commence and be made some time in March next; for which I signed Bonds to him. And whereas the said Peter Berry did sign and execute what he called a Bill of Sale or Conveyance to me, which he said was agreeable to our Contract and Bargain; and I being a German, and not understanding the English Language, did accept the same, and afterwards, on Examination, found that the said Writing was not agreeably to our Contract; and since my Agreement with said Berry, several Persons, by Virtue of prior Grants from the said Berry, have had the greatest Part of the Lands surveyed to them within the Boundaries shewed to me by said Berry, and which he agreed to convey to me as aforesaid: I do therefore, that none may be deceived or injured, hereby forewarn all Persons not to take an Assignment of the said Bonds, or either of them as I will not pay or discharge them, or either of them, having had no Consideration for the same. Lancaster County, February, 1758. LEONARD PICKLEY.

The Pennsylvania Gazette Philadelphia, November 22, 1753.

RUN away from the subscriber, living in Bart township, Lancaster County, an Irish Servant Women, named Mary Brady, has black Hair, Pock mark, a short well sett Hussey: had on a white Cloth Mantle, bound down the Breast and about the cape with black tape, a calicoe gown, striped linsey petticoat and bed gown, a light red stuff quilted petticoat, part of the fore breadth lighter than the rest, light colourmens stockings, blue damask shoes. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so as her master may have her again, shall have Thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ALEXANDER POE.

October 10, 1868 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice HODGSON - In Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pa., at the residence of Mary Hunter, JOHN HODGSON, formerly of West Chester, in the 88th year of his age.

November 6, 1866 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage At the residence of the bridemother, October 9th, by Friends'ceremony, D.H. LEWIS, of Easttown township, Chester county, and M. LAURA HOOD, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

October 3, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice On the 19th Sept., at the residence of her husband, in Bart township, after a lingering illness of nine weeks, SARAH KEYLOR, wife of John Keylor, in her 70th year.

November 11, 1862 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice In Bart township, Lancaster county, on the 2d inst., at the house of Henry Pownall, ISAAC CHAMBERS, of New Garden township, Chester county, in the 66th year of his age.

February 15, 1859 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage On the 6th ult., at the residence of the bride father, by Friends'ceremony, REESE EAVENSON, of Sadsbury township, to HANNAH W. COOPER, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

June 1, 1858 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice In West Fallowfield, formerly of Bart township, Lancaster county, on the 19th of May, JAMES CURREY, in the 26th year of his age.

September 15, 1857 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice Suddenly, on the morning of the 7th inst., in Bart township, Lancaster county, ELIZABETH GILBERT, wife of Joshua Gilbert, in the 60th year of her age.

December 2, 1856 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage At Lancaster, by his Honor Mayor Zimmerman, on the 27th ult., WM. F. KERNS, of Bart township, to Miss LIZZIE C. PENNOCK, of Fallowfield, Chester county.

October 14, 1856 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage At the residence of her father, in Bart township, Lancaster county, on Wednesday, Oct. 1st, by the Rev. Mr. Dennison, Mr. LEWIS H. SELTZER, of Steelville, Chester county, to Miss SALLIE KEYTON, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

March 14, 1854 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage In Sadsbury township, Lancaster county, on Thursday, the 9th inst., by the Rev. A.M. Kemble, Mr. HEFFINGER H. EMERY, of East Nantmeal, Chester county, to Miss HANNAH M. KEYLOR, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

September 14, 1852 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriages On the 6th instant, at the 'TurkHead'Hotel, West Chester, by Rev. Levi Parmely, Mr. HENRY C. WILLIAMS, of Bart township, Lancaster county, Pa., to Miss SUSANNA BOYS, of Wilmington, Delaware.

February 18, 1851 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice At the residence of her nephew, George King, in Bart township, Lancaster county, Mrs. RUTH CARPENTER, widow of Isaac Carpenter, formerly of Marshalton, Chester county, aged 73 years.

January 9, 1849 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage On the 19th ult., by the Rev. H. Essick, WM. McCANNA, of Russelville, Chester County, to MARY ANN KERNS, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

March 10, 1846 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage On the 26th ult., by Rev. J. McNair, Mr. JAMES JACKSON ROBINSON, of New London, Chester county, to Miss SUSANNA LINVILLE, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

December 30, 1845 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage On Thursday, the 18th inst., AMOS FUNK, of Bart township, Lancaster county, to JANE MULBERRY, of this county.

September 7, 1841 VILLAGE RECORD

Death Notice In Bart Township, Lancaster County, on the 26th of June last, after a painful and lingering illness which he bore with Christian fortitude, and resignation, Mr. ALEXANDER HUNTER, aged 37. Mr. Hunter was endeared to his many acquaintances by urbanity of manners and kindness of heart, and their loss will be long be felt by his many friends and relations, but most deeply by his widowed partner who is left with four small children too young to know their loss; but we hope and believe their loss is his eternal gain.

January 28, 1840 VILLAGE RECORD

Marriage On the 14th inst. by Rev. Mr. Baker, ROBERT DARLINGTON, of Chester county, to RACHEL LAWRENCE, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

March 22, 1826,VILLAGE RECORD


Marriage On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Barr, Mr. ALEXANDER ANDREWS, of Chester county, to Miss MARIA DOWNING, of Bart township, Lancaster county.

April 8, 1778,The Pennsylvania Packet

TO BE LET, And may be entered on the 20th instant, (April) A PLANTATION situate in the Great Valley, in Bart Township, Lancaster County, one hundred acres of cleared land and twenty acres of good meadow. Also a quantity of horned cattle for sale. For terms apply to JAMES MILLER, on the premises or to FRANCIS BAILEY, Printer, in Lancaster.

February 11, 1778,The Pennsylvania Packet

THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY in the night of the 5th instant, (February) from the subscriber, living in Bart Township, Lancaster County, a Negro man named TOM, about twenty two years old, five feet five or six inches high, well made; had on a half worn snuff coloured coat, blue jacket, cloth coloured breeches, light blue stockings, good shoes, and an old felt hat. He took with him a three year old COLT, past last June, fourteen and a half hands high, trots and canters well, of a black colour, no brand nor natural mark. Whoever takes up and secures said Negro and Horse, so that the owner may have them again, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges, or FIFTEEN DOLLARS for either, paid by ROBERT THOMPSON.