Notes |
May be related to this Nathaniel Buley.
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN2 BEWLEY (UNKNOWN1) died 1704 in Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA. He married ISABELLA.
Notes for JOHN BEWLEY:
COLONIAL RECORDS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Minutes of the Provincial Council of Pennslvania (Vol 1-10)
& Supreme Executive Council Minutes (Vols 1-16)
Vol 1., pp 534-535 Minutes 12 Feb 1697/8 in Council Room in Philadelphia Commission to John Bewley to be Collector of the Customs at Philadelphia, 21 Nov 1696, endorsed 21 Mar 1697/8, recorded 29 Mar 1798.
Vol 1., p 543 Minutes 24 Sep1698 in Council Room in Philadelphia...7 Aug 1798...several goods and merchandises were seized by Mr. John BEWLEY and Mr. Mathew BIRCH, collector of...customs...as goods illegally imported.
Vol 2., p 95 Minutes 13th day 5th month (July) 1703 in Council Room in Philadelphia...and thereupon ordered the said collectors, (viz) John BEWLEY, Esq appearing.
Vol 2., p 96 Minutes 16th day, 5th month (July) 1703 in Council Room in Philadelphia Judge GUEST...conference with John BEWLEY, collector of Philadelphia...and the said John BEWLEY, appearing in a full council administered the said oath.
Vol 2., p 104 Minutes 17th 7ber (Sept) 1703 in Council Room in Philadelphia...that John BEWLEY, collector of ye Queens Customs for ye Port of Philadelphia, with ye collectors of New Castle & Lewis,
having obtained New commissioners for their said places.
Vol 2., p 117 Minutes 7 Feb 1703/4 in Council Room in Philadelphia, Post Meridian...to invite John BEWLEY, Esq Collector of the Queens Customs to the Board.
25 Sep 1704...Letters of Administration granted to Isabella BEWLEY on the Estate of John BEWLEY...Administration Book B page 30 Collector of Custom at Philadelphia.
Child of JOHN BEWLEY and ISABELLA is:
2. i. GEORGE ANTHONY3 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1698, England; d. Abt. 1755.
Generation No. 2
2. GEORGE ANTHONY3 BEWLEY (JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1698 in England, and died Abt. 1755. He married SARAH UNKNOWN Abt. 1716. She was born in Germany.
Notes for GEORGE ANTHONY BEWLEY:
George BEWLEY was born before 1700, married Sarah before 1718.
Samuel Carpenter of Philadelphia and Mary his wife, conveyed to George BEWLEY of Abington Township, Philadelphia Co. 200 acres of land 5-15-1725....
George BEWLEY, of Abington, and Sarah, his wife, conveyed to (their son) Nathan BEWLEY 17 Feb 1747,the above 200 acres of land, in Philadelphia Co.
[Recorded at Norristown, inDeed Book No 159-215.]
Children:
Nathan BEWLEY b.c 1717-18 d. 2 Apr 1766; m. Mary KNIGHT 31 Aug 1737
John BEWLEY b. c 1718 m. Anne KIMBLE
Mary BEWLEY b. c 1720 m. Hugh BARR 18 Jul 1742
George BEWLEY Jr. b. c 1722 d. 1747
On 24 Oct 1719 George Bewley of Abington Twp, PA, was a witness to the will of Andre Martin. On 15 May 1725 according to the Norristown Deed Book p.159-215, Samuel Carpenter (probably Jr.) of Philadelphia and Mary, his wife, conveyed 200 acres of land to George Bewley of Abington Twp, Montgomery Co, PA, and his wife, Sarah. The 200 acres was later conveyed to their son, Nathan Bewley, on 17 Feb 1747. Samuel Carpenter's father, Samuel Sr. was said to be the "first merchant of Philadelphia, the first to engage in foreign trade at that port, and at his death in 1714 the wealthiest man in the Province of PA". He was a Quaker who came to PA from Barbados.
Children of GEORGE BEWLEY and SARAH UNKNOWN are:
3. i. NATHAN4 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1717; d. 02 Apr 1766.
4. ii. JOHN BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1718; d. Abt. 1800.
iii. MARY BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1720; m. HUGH BARR, 18 Jul 1742, First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA.
iv. GEORGE BEWLEY JR., b. Abt. 1722; d. 1747.
Notes for GEORGE BEWLEY JR.:
Colonial Records of Pennsylvania Vol II
6-24-1745 John Buley of Bucks Co, and Ann, his wife, conveyed to George Buley Jr. the said 40 acres of land.
George Buley Jr. died intestate.
George Bewley 1746 File 5 Administration of his estate Book F. p. 52
And whereas, 1-9-1747 Nathan Bewley, of Abington (he being the oldest brother of George Bewley Jr., sometimes of Warwick deceased) and Mary his wife conveyed to Hugh Barr (his sister) of Buckingham, Bucks Co, said 40 acres of land.
Generation No. 3
3. NATHAN4 BEWLEY (GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1717, and died 02 Apr 1766. He married MARY KNIGHT 31 Aug 1737.
Notes for NATHAN BEWLEY:
Nathan BEWLEY was born c 1717. He married Mary KNIGHT 31 Aug 1737. Nathan and Mary received the above mentioned land from his father George BEWLEY, 10 apr 1751...William & Mary WAUGH, of the city of Philadelphia, but now of the Burrough Township, Lancaster Co., Pa to Nathan BEWLEY of Abington Twp, Philadelphia Co., Pa [Philadelphia Co., PA, DB H-2 pg 92]
22 Jul 1758 To all people to whom these presents shall come, Nathan & Mary of the City of Philadelphia, Baker, send greetings. Anthony OUCHE of Vicacco, Philadelphia Co, potter, and his wife Catherine, (now deceased) to Nancy BEWLEY, piece of ground in Vicaco. Nathan & Mary BEWLEY now sell land & Brick Kitchen added to property to Anthony Ouche Jr., cutter. Recorded 12 Nov 1792. (appears to be recording several transactions of previous years to straighten out the title of property [Philadelphia Co., PA, DB D 34, pg 319 dated 22 Jul 1758]
Society of Friends,Philadelphia Monthly Meeting 29 Dec 1758 Nathan Bewley, wife and son, Isaac, received under certificate, Abington Monthly Meeting, dated 28 Aug 1758
Society of Friends, Philadelphia Monthly Meeting 27 May 1863 Nathan Bewley and wife granted certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting
7 May 1766...Will of Nathan BEWLEY of Township of Abington Co., of Philadelphia & province of PA land in Abington & Whitemarsh Twp., Philadelphia Co. Wife Mary, property on Race Street in City of Philadelphia & 200 pounds and personal items; the remainder to be divided equally between my 4 children (being Isaac, George, Mary & Sarah). Eldest son Isaac, to have 100 pounds less than the others. Son George to be apprenticed out at a suitable age. Witnesses: Nicholas Austin, John Evers 7 William Hallowell, probated 7 May 1766.
Children of NATHAN BEWLEY and MARY KNIGHT are:
5. i. ISAAC5 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1740; d. Abt. 1773.
6. ii. MARY BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1742; d. Aft. 1801.
iii. GEORGE BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1755; d. 22 Feb 1794, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA; m. HANNAH KNIGHT.
Notes for GEORGE BEWLEY:
BEWLEY, GEORGE.
[Wills: Abstracts, Book X 30 - Part I: 1794 - 1795: Philadelphia Co, PA]
BEWLEY, ISAAC. March 13, 1773. P.380. Book P
BEWLY, NATHAN. May 7, 1766. N.491. Book N
[Wills: Index to Abstracts, A-B Surnames: 1682 - 1825: Philadelphia Co, PA]
7th Co.,4 Batt.1785; Will, William Lt. Col.; Esterly,George,Capt.
Bewley, George
[Military: Post Rev War: Philadelphia City Muster Rolls, Philadelphia Militia, 4th Battalion, 1783-1790 Pa. Archives, Vol. III-6th Series, pp. 1097-1141.]
iv. REBECCA BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1756; d. 03 Aug 1758.
Notes for REBECCA BEWLEY:
3 Aug 1758...Rebecca BEWLEY, dau of Nathan BEWLEY died 3 Aug 1758.[Philadelphia Monthly meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy by William Hinshaw, Vol 2. p.396)
v. SARAH BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1758; m. MATHEW FITZWATER, 25 Nov 1772, Abington Twp, Montgomery Co, PA.
Notes for SARAH BEWLEY
28 Mar 1794 Sarah Bewley received under certificate to Abington Montly Meeting, dated 27 Jan 1794
31 Jul 1801 Sarah Bewley granted certificate Gwynedd Monthly Meeting
vi. NATHAN BEWLEY, b. 1760; d. 16 Aug 1761.
Notes for NATHAN BEWLEY:
16 Aug 1761 Nathan Bewley died, age 1 [Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by Hinshaw Vol II]
4. JOHN4 BEWLEY (GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1718, and died Abt. 1800. He married ANN KIMBLE 29 Mar 1739 in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA, daughter of ANTHONY KIMBLE and MATILDA MORREY. She was born Abt. 1720.
Notes for JOHN BEWLEY:
John BEWLEY married Anne KIMBLE at Christ Church, Philadelphia [pg 20 of Record of Pennsylvania Mariages Pior to 1810, Vol 1, Pennsylvania Archives 8, 9, 1880]
"among the early settlers in Buckingham, Matilda KIMBLE then a widow, inherited from her brother Thomas MORREY, in 1735, 400 acres of land on the Neshanny in Buckingham, adjoining the Wrightstown and Warrick lines, which descended to her children, Anthony and William KIMBLE; and daughters Ann BEWLEY, wife of John BEWLEY; Rosa, wife of Josiah WILKINSON and Mary, wife of Charles HICKST. In addition to the 400 acres, Richard MORREY, the father of Matilda, and Humphrey MORREY, her uncle, conveyed several additional tracts to the children of Matilda KIMBLE at about the same date. The KIMBLES were the first settlers on this land, a large tract of which is still owned and occupied by Charles KIMBLE, a brother of the subject of this sketch. Humphrey MORREY, the grandfather of Matilda KIMBLE, was the first mayor of Philadelphia." [History of Bucks Co., Pa. Vol 1, by Davis] .
John and Ann BEWLEY inherited land in Bucks County, Pa. when Matilda KIMBLE died. Orphan Court Book A1, page 140, Bucks Co., Pa. 1749/50, 13th day of June. Division of the land of Matilda KIMBLE, after her death, Anthony KIMBLE and William KIMBLE; Ann BEWLEY wife of John; Rosa, wife of Josiah WILKINSON; Mary wife of Charles HICKST; they inherited 26 acres and 6 perches. There should be records of this in Philadelphia Co, Pa.
2 Aug 1746: John and Ann BULEY, of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., Pa. yeoman to William Gilbert of Worminister, Bucks Co., Pa. yeoman, 103 acres in Buckingham Twp., Bucks Co., Pa. [Recorded 15 Nov 1746, Bucks Co., Pa. DB 7, pg 286.]
18 Nov 1749: John & Bilhah EVERS of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., Pa and John BEWLEY of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., Pa. on one part to Robert STEWART of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., Pa. of the other part. By indenture on 18 Nov 1747, John EVERS and John BEWLEY were selling 200 acres to Steard, Philadelphia Co., Pa. [DB 1, pg 221]
The only BEWLEY listed in the 1775 Tax list of Warwick, Bucks Co. Pa. was Jesse BEWLEY. He is also found in the 1779 tax records. 200 acres, 4 houses, 4 cattle.
In the PA Archives: (John BEWLEY may have moved to Chester Co., Pa.)
John BEWLEY-Upper Marion Twp., Pa 1769...2 horses, 2 cattle, 1 servant
John BEWLEY-Radnor Twp., Chester Co., 1774...90 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle
Jno BULEY-Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Pa 1779...95 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle
John BULEY-Radnor Twp., Chester Co., Pa 1780...95 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, 1 servant
John BEWLEY-Chester Co., Pa 1781...94 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle
Children:
Anthony BEWLEY of Bucks Co., Pa and Green Co., TN.
George BEWLEY. We find his name in the SAR records as a Rev War Soldier
Nathan BEWLEY of Fauqier Co., Va, Bedford Co., Va., Hardin Co., Ky.
Isaac BEUGHLY of Bedford Co., Va., Hardin Co., Ky
John BEWLEY of Tennessee
Jesse Bewley of Bucks Co., Pa 1782 Census
The Easton road begins at Willow Grove. In 1721, Sir William Keith, Governor of the Province, purchased 800 acres on the county line, in Horsham and Warrington, where he built a country house, still known as Graeme Park, and a mill. In March, 1722, he asked the council to open a road through the woods from his settlement to Horsham, and from there down to the bridge at Round Meadow run, now Willow Grove, which was laid out April 23d, confirmed the 28th of May, and surveyed by Nicholas Scull. In 1723 a road was laid out from Dyer's mill, now Dyerstown, two miles above Doylestown, down to Governor Keith's plantation, making the second link in the Easton road. (5) An effort was made in 1736 to have the course of the road changed between the Neshaminy and alms-house hill, because it ran through the middle of John Beuley's [Bewley's*] farm, but it was not successful. In 1738 the Dyer's mill road was extended through Plumstead, commencing at Danborough, to which place it had already been laid out, to the Delaware at Enoch Pearson's landing, now Point Pleasant, to meet a road coming to the river on the New Jersey side. The road to Point Pleasant was afterward extended westward to Whitehallville to meet the Butler road, and is known as the Ferry road. It was surveyed by John Chapman. This was called Dyer's mill road for many years, and was only changed to Easton road when it was extended to the Lehigh. It was turnpiked from Doylestown to Willow Grove in 1839 or 1840, and some years subsequently the turnpike was continued up to Plumsteadville under a new charter. After the York and Easton roads were opened, the want of a road from the Delaware across the county toward the Schuylkill was felt. This was met in 1730 by opening one from what is now Centreville, although it is said to have commenced at Buckingham meeting-house, to the Montgomery line, at Ross Gordon's corner, to which point a road had already been opened from the Schuylkill. When the State road was opened from New Hope to Norristown in 1830, it was laid on the bed of the old road as far as it extended, and is now known as the Upper State road. [THE HISTORY OF BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CHAPTER XLVIII, ROADS.from the discovery of the Delaware to the present time by W. W. H. Davis, A.M., 1876 and 1905* editions. Chapter XLVIII]
BEWLEY, GEORGE. Upper Merion. January 7, 1799. Isaac Bewley, adm.
BEWLEY, JOHN. Upper Merion. January 7, 1799. Isaac Bewley, adm.
[Wills: Administrations 1784-1821: Montgomery Co, PA]
Peter Penn-Gaskell, son of Peter Gaskell and Christiana Gulielma Penn, came,as stated, to this country about 1785. He married, 1793, Elizabeth, daughterof Nathan Edwards, of Radnor, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He died July 16,1831, as stated by the inscription on his tombstone in the Baptist Church ofLower Merion, Pennsylvania, which adds that his age was sixty-eight years,thus fixing his birth as in 1763. He purchased, 1796, three years after hismarriage, of John Bewley, a tract of land and residence in Radnor (near thepresent railway station, Villa Nova), which he called "Ashwood," and whichremained in the family possession until 1888. In 1823, upon the decease ofhis brother Thomas Penn-Gaskell, he came into succession as owner of theIrish property, and he was thereafter known as "of hangarry." He assumed,"by royal license," May 31, 1824, "in compliance with the testamentaryinjunction of his brother," the additional surname of Penn,1 and the familyname has since so continued. [Family History: Chapters XI-XII, Jenkins', The Family of William Penn, 1899: PA]
Notes for ANN KIMBLE:
Colonial Records of Pennsylvania Vol II
8-8-1744 Richard Morley (Morrey) conveyed to John Bewley of Bucks Co, and Ann, his wife 40 acres of land, and whereas 6-24-1745 John Buley of Bucks Co, and Ann, his wife, conveyed to George Buley Jr. the said 40 acres of land. [Morrey was an uncle of Ann Kimble's)
History of Bucks Co., PA Vol 1 by Davis "among the early settlers in Buckingham, Matilda Kimble then a widow, inherited from her brother Thomas Morrey, in 1735, 400 acres of land on the Neshanny in Buckingham, adjoining the Wrightstown and Warrwick lines, which descended to her children, Anthony and William Kimble; and daughters Ann Bewley, wife of John Bewley; Rose, wife of Josiah Wilkinson and Mary, wife of Charles Hickst. In addition to the 400 acres, Richard Morrey, the father of Matilda, and Humphrey Morrey, her uncle, conveyed several additional tracts to the children of Matilda Kimble at about the same date. The Kimbles were the first settlers on this land, a large tract of which is still owned and occupied by Charles Kimble, a brother of the subject of this sketch. Humphrey Morrey, the grandfather of Matilda Kimble, was the first mayor of Philadelphia."
John and Ann inherited land in Bucks Co, PA when Matilda Kimble died.
Orphan Book A1 p.140, Bucks Co, PA 1749/50 13 day of June. Division of the land of Matilda Kimble, after her death, Anthony Kimble and William Kimble; Ann Bewley, wife of John; Rosa, wife of Josiah Wilkinson; Mary wife of Charles Hickst, they inherited 26 acres and 6 perches.
Children of JOHN BEWLEY and ANN KIMBLE are:
7. i. GEORGE ANTHONY5 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1745, Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA; d. 16 Nov 1835, Greene Co, TN.
ii. JOHN GEORGE BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1747.
Notes for JOHN GEORGE BEWLEY:
George BEWLEY was born 1755; m. 7 Nov 1775 by Pa license to Hannah PAUL, d. bef 22 Feb 1794, Northern Liberties, City of Philadelphia, Pa.
29 APr 1776 William & Martha SHOEMAKER, of the manor of Moorland, Philadelphia Co., Pa to George BEWLEY of the manor, Philadelphia Co., Pa DB 1-16 p 246.
16 Mar 1784, George BEWLEY & Hannah, late of the manor of Moorland Philadelphia Co., Pa., now on a voyage to sea, blacksmith, to Abraham REXOF, Germantown, Philadelphia Co., Pa. DB D 9 pg 472.
25 Aug 1787, Benjamin & Rebecca VANHORn, city of Philadelphia, laborer to George BEWLEY, gent, of the city of Philadelphia, lot on east side of Delaware 4th St. in Northern Liberties, City of Philadelphia, recorded 28 Oct. 1788, DB D-21, p 472.
WILL: 6 Jan 1794, George BEWLEY, of Northern Liberties, City of Philadelphia, estate to wife but if she should remarry, only 1/2 estate to devolve to her children. The other half of estate to my children; Elizabeth, James, Hannah, Mary & George all under 21. Dated Jan 1794,WB X, pg 30.
24 Apr 1801, Hannah BEWLEY and Isaac KNIGHT, executor of will of George BEWLEY late of Northern Liberties, City of Philadelphia, son of sd. Nathan BEWLEY, the elder, deceased, Philadelphia Co., Pa. DB EF6, pg 504
John George Bewley found in SAR records as a Revolutionary War soldier
iii. NATHAN BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1749; d. Abt. 1807.
Notes for NATHAN BEWLEY:
res of Fauqier and Bedford Co, VA and Hardin Co, KY. This is probably the Nathan who m'd Hannah Paul 07 Nov 1775 PA. The will for a Nathan Bewley of Montgomery Co dated 24 Nov 1807 and proved 14 Dec 1809 mentions wife Hannah and four children: Mary, Isaac, Hannah, John
Friends Meeting House, Horsham, Montgomery Co, PA
Mary b. 23 Aug 1795
Isaac b. 15 Jul 1798
Hannah b. 16 Nov 1800
son, John b. after 1800
The will for a James Paul of Warrington Twp, Bucks Co, dated 18 June 1790 and proved 22 Jan 1791 mentions a daughter, Hannah, wife of George (Nathan?) Bewley, in addition to his sons, Joseph, James, John, Jonathan, Thomas and Caleb.
iv. ISAAC BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1751.
8. v. JOHN BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1753.
vi. JESSE BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1755.
Notes for JESSE BEWLEY:
1775 shown in Warwich Twp, Bucks Co, PA tax records; 1782 also in Bucks Co. This may be the Jesse Buley who m'd Mary Fenton 17 Nov 1799 at the Reformed Netherland Church, Southhampton, Bucks Co. There was also a Jesse Bewley who m'd Mary Huckaby 29 Sep 1802 Bedford Co, VA.
9. vii. CHRISTOPHER BEWLEY, b. 06 Apr 1756, Loudon Co, VA; d. 20 Aug 1839, Breckenridge Co, Ky.
Generation No. 4
5. ISAAC5 BEWLEY (NATHAN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1740, and died Abt. 1773. He married RACHEL CLIFTON 24 Nov 1761 in Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA.
Notes for ISAAC BEWLEY:
Isaac BEWLEY was born c 1740. He married Rachel CLIFTON 24 Nov 1761 at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. She was the daughter of John CLIFTON, pg 464, Hinshaw, Vol 2. He died
d. after 13 Aug 1772 and before 20 Jan 1773 as his will was probated at that time.
Will: Isaac BEWLEY, township of Abington, County of Philadelphia. wife: Rachel, yearly increase of 1/2 of the produce of all my lands. 5 children: Nathan, John, Isaac, Sarah & George, all under 21 years of age. Mentions his deceased father Nathan BEWLEY; mentions land called Pire Land in twp of Upper Dublin, County of Philadelphia. Nathan to be bound under care of his grandmother (to wit....my mother) John & Isaac to be bound among the people called Quakers and then to be apprenticed. Sarah & George to remain under the care of their mother. Executor: John SHOEMAKER. Will dated
13 Aug 1772. Codical: Personal items to wife, Rachel; brother-in-law, William CLIFTON of Philadelphia dated 20 day, 1st month, 1773. Probated 13 Mar 1773. WB. P; pg 389, Philadelphia, Pa.
BEWLEY, ISAAC. Abington. Phila. Co. March 13, 1773. P.380. [Wills: Abstracts, Book P: 1770 - 1774: Philadelphia Co, PA]
24 Apr 1801, Philadelphia Co., Pa. DB EF 6, pg 504: Isaac BEWLEY left 5 children: Nathan, John, Sarah, Isaac, the 4 partners of the 1st part and George, who died without issue with his property being
devised to his 4 brothers and sisters.
Children:
Nathan & Hannah BEWLEY of Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., Pa, blacksmith;
John & Rachel BEWLEY of Abington Twp, Philadelphia Co., Pa, taylor:
Sarah BEWLEY (single woman) of Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., Pa;
Isaac & Ann BEWLEY of Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co., Pa, carpenter, living & only surviving heirs of Isaac BEWLEY deceased.
Children of ISAAC BEWLEY and RACHEL CLIFTON are:
10. i. NATHAN6 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1763; d. Abt. 1808, Upper Dublin Twp, Montgomery Co, PA.
ii. JOHN BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1765; m. RACHEL TYSON, Bef. 1801.
Notes for JOHN BEWLEY:
John m'd Rachel before 1801. In his father's will he was to be bound among Quakers and then apprenticed. In 1801 he was a taylor of Abington Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA. Rachel was probably a Tyson.
Will Book 4, pg 318, Montgomery Co, PA, Susanna Austin of Upper Dublin dated 16 May 1813; sisters Mary Kirk and Mary Hallowell, neph Isaac Tyson; daughters Elizabeth, wife of Anthony Williams, Agness Craft; niece, Rache Bewley, wife of John Bewley, etc.
11. iii. ISAAC BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1767.
iv. SARAH BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1768.
v. GEORGE BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1770; d. Bef. 1801.
Notes for GEORGE BEWLEY:
1-7-1799 Estate of George Bewley of Upper Merin, Montgomery Co, PA was Administered by Isaac Bewley.1-7-1799 Estate of George Bewley of Upper Merin, Montgomery Co, PA was Administered by Isaac Bewley.
6. MARY5 BEWLEY (NATHAN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1742, and died Aft. 1801. She married ISAAC KNIGHT 30 Mar 1772.
Notes for MARY BEWLEY:
Mary BEWLEY m. Isaac KNIGHT, Co-executor of will of George BEWLEY. Mary's brother in 1801, (George d 1794). Living in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pa. Only child, daughter Elizabeth KNIGHT, unmarried in 1801.
Child of MARY BEWLEY and ISAAC KNIGHT is:
i. ELIZABETH6 KNIGHT, b. Abt. 1774.
7. GEORGE ANTHONY5 BEWLEY (JOHN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1745 in Philadelphia, Bucks Co, PA, and died 16 Nov 1835 in Greene Co, TN. He married SARAH PHILLIPS Abt. 1767 in Loudon Co, VA, daughter of JOHN PHILLIPS. She was born Abt. 1747.
Notes for GEORGE ANTHONY BEWLEY:
Bewley Roots Newsletter Vol 7 No 4 December 1986 p174-175
The Bewleys were early settlers to East Tennessee when the area was still a frontier. In 1783, at the end of the Revolutionary War, Anthony Bewley obtained a grant of 100 acres in what is now East Tennessee. Anthony paid 50 shillings or 2 1/2 pounds plus an annual fee for the land. The land Anthony acquired was located at this point a "little below the Lick (Creek) running into the Nolichucky" (River). Shortly afterwards, probably in 1785, Anthony Bewley, his wife Sallie Phillips and their four children moved from Virginia to their land in East Tennessee.
In 1786 Anthony decided to move his family again; this time 40 miles South of Knoxville to what is now Blount County, Tennessee, living most of the time in a fort near the Little Tennessee River. Knoxville had not been established by 1786; in that same year James White built his fort as the first settlement in what we now know as Knoxville.
On August 8, 1788, Anthony's eldest son Rev. George Bewley was killed on the Little Tennessee River in a battle with the Cherokees. After this happened the family returned to the Nolichucky River presumably to the land Anthony had acquired from the State of North Carolina.
It is interesting that the land grant originally acquired in 1783 by George Anthony Bewley is found under the listing Anthony in most records and was not registered in Tennessee until 1792. By this time his son John (Rev. John G. Bewley) had acquired land in the same area. Five years later in 1797 Anthony sold his land to son John. If as the land grant registration stated Anthony paid 2 1/2 pounds plus an annual fee for the land he made a handsome profit in selling the land to his son for 100 pounds.
The Rev. John G. Bewley and his wife Catherine Hunter lived on this land until his death in 1830.
Anthony was the third son of John. He emigrated to Loudon County, Virginia as a young man. He married Sallie Phillips of the same county. Her father was French and her mother was Scotish or Welsh.
Anthony emigrated with two children to Henry County, Virginia and then to Tennessee with six children where they settled on the Chuckey River in Greene County. From there they moved to Blount Co., Tennessee where they stayed for two years. They stayed mostly in the fort until it was attacked by Indians. In an attempt to get back some of the women prisoners the eldest son George was killed.
They left Blount Co and moved back to Greene County where Jacob was born. From Greene County he moved to Washington County and finally back to the Little Chuckey in Greene County where he lived until his death.
John was raised a Quaker but later changed to Methodist
Sallie was raised a Baptist but later changed to Methodist.
Notes for SARAH PHILLIPS:
Received from researcher, John Ferris:
John Philips Will -
In the name of God Amen! I, John Philips of Rowan County and State of N. Carolina, being well in health and sound mind and memory thanks be to God, do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Test: In manner and form following, that is to say.
I lend unto my beloved wife the use of my whole estate, both real and personal, during the time she remains single and living as hereater reserved.
It is my will and desire that in case my wife should hereafter marry, then and in that case, I give and bequeath to her the sum of one hundred silver dollars and also her bed and furniture to her, her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Philips the sum of five shillings (a shilling was 17 cents in Old English money) to him his heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my son John Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my son Gabriel Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my son Ezra Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my son Jonathan Philips the sum of forty pounds currency of this State to him his heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my son Robert Philips the sum of five pounds to him his heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Buyley the sum of five shillings to her her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ruth Spiers the sum of five shillings to her her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Viny the sum of five shillings to her her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Cummis the sum of forty shillings currency of the State of her her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Williams the sum of forty shillings to her her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath to my three sons (to wit) James, Elijah, Stephen Philips the whole of my lands to be equally divided between them in quality and quanity at the death or marriage of my wife aforesaid to them their heirs and assigns forever reserving as hereafter reserved.
I give and bequeath unto my four children (to wit) Daughter, Mary Philips, James, Elijah and Stephen Philips the whole of the remainder or balance of my personal estate after the legacies above and before named being paid out by my executor hereafter named to their heirs and assigns forever at the death or marriage of my wife aforesaid reserving as hereafter reserved.
It is my will and desire that either of my three sons aforesaid (to wit) James, Elijah and Stephen Philips should die before they arrive to the age of twenty-one years old without having lawful living sons that then and in case I give and bequeath their part or share of my land to the survivors to them their heirs and assigns forever.
It is my will and desire that if either of my four children (to wit) my daughter Mary Philips and my three sons James, Elijah and Stephen Philips should die before they arrive to the age of twenty-one years old or marries that what I hath given them of my personal estate that then and in that case I give and bequeath their part of share to be equally divided between them as specified in this clause at the death or marriage of my wife.
It is further my will and desire that my four children (to wit) Mary Philips, James, Elijah, and Stephen Philips be decently supported and schooled out of the profits of my estate which sum I reserve out of the use of my estate as before mentioned to my wife.
And I hereby make and ordain my beloved wife Diannah Philips and my friend Lewis Hicks my executors of this my last will and test: In witness whereof I the said John Phillips have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal this 8 day of November 1800.
Signed sealed and declared in the presence of us
John B. Palmer
John Hick
His John X Phillips mark
[When I researched this will I found that it came from Rowan County, NC, from Will Book F, pp. 43-44. See FHL film 303,801.]
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Children of GEORGE BEWLEY and SARAH PHILLIPS are:
i. GEORGE6 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1769, Loudon Co, VA; d. 08 Aug 1788, Monroe Co, Tn.
Notes for GEORGE BEWLEY:
Rev. George Bewley.
Anthony moved his family to Blount Co., Tennessee where they stayed for two years. They stayed mostly in the fort until it was attacked by Indians. In an attempt to get back some of the women prisoners the eldest son George was killed.
12. ii. JOHN G. BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1771, Loudon Co, VA; d. 25 Sep 1830, Lick Creek, Greene Co, TN.
13. iii. ANTHONY BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1775, Loudon Co, VA; d. 1847, Warrensburg, Greene Co, TN.
14. iv. MAHLON BEWLEY, b. 1776, Henry Co, VA; d. 04 Dec 1831, Boiling Springs, Pope Co, Ark.
15. v. LIVI ANN BEWLEY, b. 01 Jan 1778, Henry Co, VA; d. 06 Dec 1850, Bulls Gap, Hawkins Co, TN.
16. vi. CALVIN F. BEWLEY, b. 1780, Henry, Franklin Co, VA; d. 19 Jan 1848, Polk Co, MO.
17. vii. MATILDA BEWLEY, b. 1781, Greene Co, TN.
18. viii. SARAH BEWLEY, b. 1783, Greene Co, TN; d. 10 Dec 1860, Cleveland, Bradley, TN.
19. ix. BARBARA BEWLEY, b. 1784, Greene Co, TN.
20. x. JACOB MURPHY BEWLEY, SR., b. 07 Feb 1795; d. 19 Feb 1867, Jefferson Co, TN.
21. xi. HANNAH BEWLEY, b. 1791, Warrensburg, Greene Co, TN; d. Aft. 1870, Warrensburg, Greene Co, TN.
22. xii. POLLY BEWLEY, b. 1793, Greene Co, TN; d. Abt. 1822, Greene Co, TN.
8. JOHN5 BEWLEY (JOHN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1753. He married RACHEL TYSON 08 Jun 1797 in Abington Twp, Montgomery Co, PA.
Notes for JOHN BEWLEY:
probably same John Bewley who m'd Rachel Tyson 08 Jun 1797 Abington, Montgomery Co, PA.
Abington Friends Meeting House
Isaac b. 24 Mar 1798
Sarah b. 09 Jul 18??
The will of Susanna Austin of Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co, PA dated 16 May 1813 and proved 13 Jan 1817 mentions her niece, Rachel Bewley, wife of John Bewley. It also mentions her nephew, Isaac Tyson and Sarah and Thomas Tyson, relationships unstated.probably same John Bewley who m'd Rachel Tyson 08 Jun 1797 Abington, Montgomery Co, PA.
Children of JOHN BEWLEY and RACHEL TYSON are:
i. ISAAC6 BEWLEY, b. 24 Mar 1798.
ii. SARAH BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1800.
iii. ELIZABETH BEWLEY.
iv. AGNES BEWLEY.
v. ELIZABETH BEWLEY.
9. CHRISTOPHER5 BEWLEY (JOHN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born 06 Apr 1756 in Loudon Co, VA, and died 20 Aug 1839 in Breckenridge Co, Ky. He married NANCY AGNES PATTERSON 16 May 1782 in Bedford Co, VA. She was born 06 Mar 1765 in VA, and died 15 Sep 1822 in Hardin Co, KY.
Children of CHRISTOPHER BEWLEY and NANCY PATTERSON are:
i. SARAH6 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1783.
ii. MATILDA BEWLEY, b. 20 Feb 1785, Bedford Co, VA; d. 02 Jun 1860, Hardin Co, KY; m. JONATHAN MARTIN, 25 Jan 1813, Bedford Co, VA; b. 04 Nov 1790, Bedford Co, VA; d. 02 Jun 1875, Hardin Co, KY.
iii. ESTHER BEWLEY, b. 1789; m. HENRY COFFMAN, 05 Jan 1819.
iv. JOSEPH BEWLEY, b. 1790, Bedford Co, VA; d. Bef. 24 Feb 1865, Hardin Co, KY; m. MARY DOWELL, 29 Apr 1818; b. VA; d. Aft. 1865, Hardin Co, KY.
v. JOHN BEWLEY, b. 19 Feb 1794, VA; d. 21 May 1866; m. ELIZABETH DENT, 13 Mar 1820.
vi. NANCY BEWLEY, b. 1795, Va.
vii. CHRISTOPHER KIMBLE BEWLEY, b. 10 Aug 1799, Va; d. 06 Jul 1855; m. ELLEN DUVALL, 22 Dec 1836.
viii. MARY BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1800, Va; d. 25 Oct 1873, Hardin Co, KY; m. HIRAM M. TABER, 26 Mar 1829, Hardin Co, KY; b. 06 Nov 1808, Hardin Co, KY; d. 12 Nov 1881, Hardin Co, KY.
ix. PHOEBE BEWLEY, b. 1804, VA; m. TURNER ROBERTS, 15 Mar 1830.
x. KIMBLE BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1808, VA; d. Bef. 1847; m. SUSAN LAWSON, 09 Oct 1832.
xi. WILLIAM BERRYMAN CAIN BEWLEY, b. 1813, VA; m. MARY RICHMOND HUMPHREY, 17 Dec 1835.
xii. SARAH BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1783.
xiii. JOHN BEWLEY, b. 19 Feb 1794, VA; d. 21 May 1866; m. ELIZABETH DENT, 13 Mar 1820.
xiv. MARY BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1800, Va; d. 25 Oct 1873, Hardin Co, KY; m. HIRAM M. TABER, 26 Mar 1829, Hardin Co, KY; b. 06 Nov 1808, Hardin Co, KY; d. 12 Nov 1881, Hardin Co, KY.
Generation No. 5
10. NATHAN6 BEWLEY (ISAAC5, NATHAN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1763, and died Abt. 1808 in Upper Dublin Twp, Montgomery Co, PA. He married HANNAH.
Notes for NATHAN BEWLEY:
Nathan m'd before 1801 to Hannah ( ). He was bound to his grandmother, Mary Bewley in 1773. Both were living 24 Apr 1801 in Montgomery Co, PA. Nathan was a blacksmith of Upper Dublin. He died sometime between 11th mo 24th day 1807 and 12-14-1809 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co, PA. Will dated 11-24-1807 of Nathan Bewley, Upper Dublin Twp, Montgomery Co, PA. He was a farmer, wife Hannah, youngest son, John who is under 7 years of age. Other children: Mary, Isaac, Hannah. Executor, George Fitzgerald; Witnesses: Ebenezer McDowell, Josiah Wood. Probated 14 Dec 1809, Montgomery Co, PA. Will Book 3, p. 176.Nathan m'd before 1801 to Hannah ( ). He was bound to his grandmother, Mary Bewley in 1773. Both were living 24 Apr 1801 in Montgomery Co, PA. Nathan was a blacksmith of Upper Dublin. He died sometime between 11th mo 24th day 1807 and 12-14-1809 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co, PA. Will dated 11-24-1807 of Nathan Bewley, Upper Dublin Twp, Montgomery Co, PA. He was a farmer, wife Hannah, youngest son, John who is under 7 years of age. Other children: Mary, Isaac, Hannah. Executor, George Fitzgerald; Witnesses: Ebenezer McDowell, Josiah Wood. Probated 14 Dec 1809, Montgomery Co, PA. Will Book 3, p. 176.
8.33. Benjamin Doan, Upper Makefield Twp.
November 1, 1808. Codicils November 7, 1808 and November 11, 1808. Proved March 18, 1809. Son Amos, son-in-law John Tomlinson and cousin Thomas Story exrs. Son Amos Plantation whereon I live, adj. Benjamin Wiggins, Abraham Smith and others, provided my son Ephraim lives with him as he now does. Plantation bought of Isaiah Keith to be sold, proceeds to son Ephraim and daus. Patience Kirk, Cynthia Tomlinson and Mercy Wilson and gdsn. Hugh Worstall, son of dau. Jemimah Worstall. Jonathan Kinsey and Mary Doan "ch. of my December'd. wife" £150. Residue of Personal Estate to Gdsns. Benjamin Wilson son of dau. Mercy Wilson and Benjamin Doan.
Wits: Edmund Smith, Abram Smith, Ezra Smith, Nathan Bewley. [Wills: Abstracts: Book 8: Bucks Co, PA 1808-1815]
Children of NATHAN BEWLEY and HANNAH are:
i. MARY7 BEWLEY.
ii. ISAAC BEWLEY.
iii. HANNAH BEWLEY.
iv. JOHN BEWLEY.
v. MARY BEWLEY.
vi. ISAAC BEWLEY.
vii. HANNAH BEWLEY.
viii. JOHN BEWLEY.
11. ISAAC6 BEWLEY (ISAAC5, NATHAN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1767. He married ANN DANCE.
Notes for ISAAC BEWLEY:
Married Ann (Dance?). In 1801 he was a carpenter of Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co, PA. In father's will he is to be bound among Quakers and then apprenticed.
23 Mar 1795. Montgomery Co, PA. Deed Book 9 p. 210; John Davis and Jane of Morristown Twp, to Isaac Bewley of Radnor Twp of Berks Co., PA 65 acres in Upper Merion Twp.
14 Jan 1800 Montgomery Co, PA Deed Book 14 p. 194; Henry Zook and Barbara of Upper Marion, Montgomery Co, PA to Isaac Bewley a carpenter of Upper Merion Twp, 21 1/2 acres.
Will, Montgomery Co, PA dated 21 Sep 1829, Children: George, Isaac, Cliffton, William, Gilbert, Rachel probated 02 Oct 1829.
Horsham Friends Meeting House, Montgomery Co, PA
Mary b. 24 Sep 1794
George b. 25 Jan 1797
Isaac b. 01 Jul 1799
Will of Isaac Bewley of Gwynedd, Montgomery Co, PA was dated 21 Sep 1829 and proved 02 Oct 1729. He left $5 to his son, George, and the remainder of his estate to his children equally. Executors were his sons, Isaac and Clifton.
The will of Joseph Dance of Gwynedd, Montgomery Co, PA dated 06 Aug 1797 and proved 02 Oct 1797 mentions his wife, Mary, and four children: Gilbert, John, Joseph and Ann Bewley.
Montgomery Co will records include wills for a George Bewley and a John Bewley of Upper Merion administered 07 Jan 1799 by Isaac Bewley.
Children of ISAAC BEWLEY and ANN DANCE are:
i. CLIFFTON7 BEWLEY.
Notes for CLIFFTON BEWLEY:
Encylopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by Hinshaw Vol II
23 Oct 1827 Clifton received on certificate from ND montly meeting
31 Jan 1828 Clifton disowned mou
ii. RACHEL BEWLEY.
iii. WILLIAM BEWLEY.
Notes for WILLIAM BEWLEY:
Encylopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by Hinshaw Vol II
23 Oct 1827 William, minor, received on certificate from ND monthly meeting[
iv. MARY BEWLEY, b. 24 Sep 1794.
v. GEORGE BEWLEY, b. 25 Jan 1797.
vi. ISAAC BEWLEY, b. 01 Jul 1799.
vii. GILBERT BEWLEY, b. 1813; d. 12 Nov 1836.
Notes for GILBERT BEWLEY:
Encylopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by Hinshaw Vol II
23 Dec 1834 Gilbert received on certificate from ND monthly meeting
viii. MARY BEWLEY, b. 24 Sep 1794.
12. JOHN G.6 BEWLEY (GEORGE ANTHONY5, JOHN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1771 in Loudon Co, VA, and died 25 Sep 1830 in Lick Creek, Greene Co, TN. He married CATHARINE HUNTER Abt. 1793 in Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, TN, daughter of JOHN HUNTER and BARBARA BOWMAN. She was born 27 Oct 1776 in Rockham Co, VA, and died 11 Mar 1858 in Brighton, Polk Co, MO.
Notes for JOHN G. BEWLEY:
Will probated 24 Jan 1831 in Greene Co, TN and his estate was divided 14 Oct 1833. His widow, in 1837, went to live with her daughter, Catherine Ayers in MO where she died 11 Mar 1858.
Some of My People by W.I. Ayres--
"John Bewley, my great-grandfather was born and lived his whole life in Tennessee. He was a farmer and a Methodist preacher. He located in the fertile valley of the Nolichuckey River at the mouth of Lick Creek, not far from the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, which forms the easterly boundary of Tennessee. Securing his land from one Robert Hill."
"He gave the land, furnished the labor and material and built a church so the people of his early day community would not be neglected in a spritual way. This church was built with lumber which he had provided for the family and doubtless had looked forward to the new home and the additional living space it would afford, but this sacrifice was made for the need of a church and the good of the community."
"There is a book entitled `The Crossing' by Winston Churchill, in which he describes the gorge, in the great Smokies, through which the Nolichuckey River flows, the beautiful mountain scenery, the trees, the birds and flowers and the rough and rocky road along which many of the early pioneers traveled, on their trek westward, ending by saying that Bishop Francis Asbury, the `Prophet of the Long Road,' had passed down this road many times. When I read it I said to myself `Where was Asbury going, but to John Bewley's Church, to preach and perhaps to stop at John Bewley's home. I have heard my grandmother speak of him so often. One of the Bewley boys was named Asbury, after the Bishop."
"This little church has long since crumbled to dust and the exact spot on which it stood is not known. The community is largely Baptist now, and they have a church near this same location."
"John Bewley died in 1830. Three years later five Commissioners were appointed to divide the estate among his heirs, which they did on October 14, 1833. The tract on which the church was located fell to Anthony Bewley, who like his father became a Methodist preacher."
"There is a Methodist Church located three miles east of Warrensburg, Tennessee, known as `Bewley's Chapel'. The land on which is stands was deeded to the Trustees of this church in 1889 by Phillip M. Bewley, who was a Methodist preacher."
"The Nolichuckey River on which John Bewley lived, speeds its way northward through a deep rocky gorge in the Great Smokey Mountains then bends westward running through this fertile valley to meet the French Broad River, near the westerly corner of Green County, near the Bewley Place. I have often heard my grandmother tell of the caravans and droves of stock traveling this river road, which passed her home, and how many of these travelers became angry and complained because someone was not kept constantly at the roadside with fresh water, to quench the thirst of these weary travelers."
p.19 "John Bewley, my great grandfather was born in and lived his whole life in Tennessee. He had a mixture of English, Welsh, and French blood in his veins. He was a Methodist preacher, he furnished the labor and material and built a church on his own land, so the people of the community would not be neglected in a religious way. He died of river fever in 1830."
Notes for CATHARINE HUNTER:
went to TN in 1779
joined Methodist Church in 1799
after death of her husband in 1833 she remained inTN until 1837 when she went to live with her daughter, Catherine Ayers in MO.
Children of JOHN BEWLEY and CATHARINE HUNTER are:
i. REBECCA7 BEWLEY, b. 12 Oct 1795, Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, Tn; m. (1) THOMAS SMITH, 12 Dec 1816, Washington Co, TN; m. (2) THOMAS SMITH, 12 Dec 1816, Washington Co, TN.
23. ii. GEORGE BEWLEY, b. 01 Apr 1797, Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, Tn; d. 06 Aug 1847, Russellville, Hamblen Co, TN.
24. iii. JOHN WILLIAM BEWLEY, b. 05 Apr 1799, Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, Tn; d. 15 Dec 1847, Sandy River on Oregon Trail, OR.
iv. MARY BEWLEY, b. 28 Aug 1802, Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, TN; d. 30 Aug 1843, Brighton, Polk Co, MO.
25. v. ANTHONY BEWLEY, b. 22 May 1804, Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, TN; d. 13 Sep 1860, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, TX.
26. vi. WELLS C. BEWLEY, b. 17 Oct 1806, Cherokee Creek, Washington Co, TN; d. 1858, Gordon, GA.
27. vii. ISAAC WILKINSON BEWLEY, b. 19 Jun 1808, Cherokee Creek, Greene Co, TN; d. 11 May 1880, Sheridan, Yamhill Co, OR.
28. viii. SARAH ELIZABETH BEWLEY, b. 30 Jul 1810, Cherokee Creek, Greene Co, TN; d. 08 Jan 1891, Yamhill Co, OR.
ix. WESLEY BEWLEY, b. 19 Feb 1814, Cherokee Creek, Greene Co, TN; d. 04 Nov 1834, TN.
29. x. FRANCIS ASBURY BEWLEY, b. 07 Jul 1816, Cherokee Creek, Greene Co, TN; d. 01 Aug 1845, Fanin Co, TX.
30. xi. CATHARINE AXLEY BEWLEY, b. 15 Nov 1818, Warrensburg, Greene Co, TN; d. 05 Jul 1918, Topeka, KS.
xii. MANERVA D. BEWLEY, b. 10 May 1821, Cherokee Creek, Greene Co, TN; d. 31 Oct 1835.
13. ANTHONY6 BEWLEY (GEORGE ANTHONY5, JOHN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1775 in Loudon Co, VA, and died 1847 in Warrensburg, Greene Co, TN. He married SARAH FINCH 22 May 1804 in Greene Co, TN. She was born Abt. 1779 in Jonesboro, Washington Co, TN, and died Abt. 1820 in Greene Co, TN.
Children of ANTHONY BEWLEY and SARAH FINCH are:
i. MATILDA7 BEWLEY, b. 1806, Greene Co, TN; d. 12 Apr 1861, IL; m. SOLOMON HARRISON, 03 Jun 1829, Greene Co, TN; b. Abt. 1807, VA.
ii. JOHN ANTHONY GEORGE BEWLEY, b. 13 Aug 1808, Jefferson Co, TN; d. 18 Feb 1850, Russellville, Hamblen Co, TN; m. MARINA HARRELL, 08 Nov 1837, Hawkins Co, TN; b. 14 Jul 1820, TN; d. Aft. 1880.
iii. CALVIN P. BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1810, Greene Co, TN.
iv. ELIZABETH E. BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1812.
v. MARTHA J. BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1812.
vi. MARY L. BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1814, Greene Co, TN.
vii. SARAH MOORE BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1814; m. WILLIAM FARRIS, 02 Jun 1846, Greene Co, TN.
viii. JACOB M. BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1815.
ix. SINAI BEWLEY, b. 1816, Greene Co, TN; m. WILLIAM WALKER, 21 Mar 1839, Greene Co, TN.
31. x. WILLIAM CARTER BEWLEY, b. 16 Jul 1820, Greene Co, TN; d. 06 May 1868, Anderson Co, SC.
14. MAHLON6 BEWLEY (GEORGE ANTHONY5, JOHN4, GEORGE ANTHONY3, JOHN2, UNKNOWN1) was born 1776 in Henry Co, VA, and died 04 Dec 1831 in Boiling Springs, Pope Co, Ark. He married JANE REED Abt. 1801 in Boiling Springs, Pope Co, Ark, daughter of NELSON REED. She was born 1779 in MD, and died 1838 in Boiling Springs, Pope Co, Ark.
MAHLON BEWLEY comes to Arkansas: Rev. Mahlon Bewley, Methodist Minister came to Pope Co., AR from Virginia, then Alabama between 1826 and 1830. Arkansas, at the time was in need of "regular conference members who could give full time to preaching. Most of these had to be recruited outside the state ... Among them in these years we find ... the Bewleys (Nelson, Mahlon, Robert), from Tennessee. In the fall of 1830 Mahlon Bewley was appointed to serve the Arkansas Circuit; but he became ill (and died) during the year, and his son, Robert a local preacher, was secured to take his place. Robert is quoted as saying later : The only church in the place [Little Rock] was a log cabin belonging to the Presbyterians. It was in this house [in 1831] that the first Methodist society was organized, and worshipped for a long time." (Methodism in Arkansas, 1816-1976)
It is said that during these early years Mahlon Bewley and his sons, Nelson and Robert, pioneered Methodism in the northwestern part of Arkansas. He settled in Boiling Springs. "One of the first settlements in Pope County was the Boiling Springs community which was located about a mile west of where the city of Hector now stands. A large camp meeting was held at Boiling Springs in the early 1830's. As an outgrowth of this meeting, the first Methodist church in Pope County was established by Rev. Mahlon Bewley and his four preacher sons: John M., Robert S., George W., and Nelson R. The church was organized and a log building erected in 1832. [The church and church records burned. A brush arbor and huts were built in this area for camp meetings but were burned during the Civil War. In 1970 the cemetery had 514 unidentified graves with native stone markers but no names.] (Courier Democrat 8/31/1988)
Rev. Bewley is alsocredited with naming Boiling Springs. The name was given because the water seemed to just boil up out of the ground for no apparent reason and created a pretty good size branch. Boiling Springs is also called Boiling Springs Campground and by some simply Campground.
Rev. Mahlon Bewley opened the first school in the area. The school was first held in his home and later in the church building. Teachers were Rev. Bewley, his son, Robert, and his son-in-law Benjamin Langford." (History o f Pope County, Arkansas, v.1)
It is also written that Boiling Springs was actually several small streams that boiled up through pure white sand. The spring provided natural filtration for the water. And that the Boiling Springs Cemetery was not a regular burying place until the Civil War, as in those pioneer times, only a few families resided in this area.
(Letterwritten to Mrs. Ira Sparks, Russellville)
Many Bewley descendants still live in the area today. He died c1831and is buried in the Bewley Cemetery in Scottsville, Arkansas. There are "27 graves with sandstone markers, no names or dates. There are 6 pen rocks. The following information is from the memory of Jake Garrigus.." (Cemeteries of the Buck Mountain, Pine Hill and Scottsville Communities in Pope County, Arkansas, by James & Alta Ballardand C.L. & Lina Boyd.)
"The following reference to the pioneer epoch is from the pen of Hon. John R. Homer Scott, of Russellville: ...I look back to the good old days with wonder, astonishment and sadness at the change ...that we might again realize and enjoy the blessings ... which were once very pleasant ... and have with us again ... such grand, congenial noble men for fellowship as ... Benjamin Langford ... Mahlon and John M. Bewley ... fondly remembered, but now no more, whose smiles, presence, company and counsel served to enliven, cheer and gladden our hearts. Peace to their ashes." (Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Western Arkansas, 1891)
Arkansas Gazette February 16, 1836
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE-- The undersigned having obtained, on the 22d day of December, A. D. 1835, from the Clerk (in vacation) of the County Court of Pope county, and Territory of Arkansas, Letters of Administration on the estate of Mahlon Bewley, late of said county, deceased, hereby gives notice to all persons having claims against said estate, to present them to him, properly authenticated, according to law, within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from.deriving any benefit from said estate ; and if said claims be not presented, within five years from the date of said letters, they will be ever barred. Said estate is probably insolvent. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber.
ROBERT S. BEWLEY, Adm'r of the estate of Mahlon Bewley, deceased. Pope county, Feb. 4, 1836.
Children of MAHLON BEWLEY and JANE REED are:
32. i. JOHN MAHLON7 BEWLEY, b. Abt. 1802, Washington, D.C.; d. 1880, Griffin, Pope Co, AR.
ii. ROBERT SANDERS BEWLEY, b. 1804, Washington, D.C.; d. 1883; m. (1) SARAH BUNFIELD, Abt. 1824, Pope Co, AR; m. (2) EVELINA LANGFORD, 1829, Scottsville, Greenville Co, SC; b. 1807, Greenville Co, SC; d. Abt. Jan 1910, Pope Co, AR; m. (3) ELIZABETH JANE DAVIS, 20 Mar 1864, Pope Co, AR; b. 1837; d. 1879.
iii. NELSON R. BEWLEY, b. 1806, VA; d. 13 Apr 1836, Warren, MO; m. SILVIA JANE MILLINGTON, 16 Jan 1835, Warren, MO; b. Abt. 1808, Warren Co, MO.
iv. JANE BEWLEY, b. 1810, Jackson, Ark; m. THOMAS MOSS, 01 Feb 1832, Pope Co, AR; b. 1808.
v. GEORGE WASHINGTON BEWLEY, b. 02 May 1810, Fairfax, VA; d. 05 Nov 1846;
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