John Baldwin

Notes:

A John Baldwin was listed on the tax list of Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1761. He was single and identified as living at "Watson's." He appeared again as a single man on the tax list for 1762. The Watson referred to in the tax list was probably John Watson (1703-1764), who moved from Bristol to Middletown Township, in 1734. John Watson had a brother, Mark (1698-1749), who had married Ann Sotcher, an aunt of Mercy Sotcher Baldwin. John Baldwin may have been introduced to his future wife while working for John Watson. A John Baldwin was listed on the 1764 tax list of Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County. This could have been the same John Baldwin, after his marriage and after the death of his employer, John Watson. This was the last mention of this John Baldwin in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. John Baldwin first appeared in Loudoun County, Virginia, records in 1769, when his name appeared on the list of Loudoun County Tithables. He appeared on the list again in 1770, 1773, 1774, 1781, and 1785.

Loudoun County, Virginia, Deeds:
2A P. 213 Mort. This indenture made this 20th day of November, 1800, between Peter Romine and James Grady in consideration of sum of $400 paid by said James Grady to the said Peter Romine a parcel of land now in the tenure and occupation of John Baldwin adjoining the land of Thomas Hereford, Samuel Talbott, James Dillon and Spencer Pew containing 140-3/4 acres * * * if Peter Romine, his heirs, Executors or Administrators shall, will and truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said James Grady, his heirs or assigns the sum of $400 with lawful interest thereon in the space of two years from the date of these presents that then and in that case the said Peter Romine, his heirs, etc. may reenter the premises and enjoy the fee simple estate thereof in the same manner as if this Deed had never been made anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding. Signed Peter Romine in the presence of Joseph Read, Edward B. Grady, Jonathan Warters.
At a Court held for Loudoun County Dec. 8th, 1800 This Mortgage was proved by the oaths of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

John Baldwin is listed on the Loudoun County Tax List of 1785 and in a Loudoun County court record of 1793.

John married Mercy Sotcher on 4 Apr 1763 in Dutch Reformed Church, Churchville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mercy (daughter of Robert Sotcher and Mercy Brown) was born in cir 1740 in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Jun 1819 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Phebe Baldwin was born in cir 1762 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; died between 1819-1835 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.
2. John Baldwin was born in cir 1764 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in cir 1825 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.
3. Samuel B. Baldwin was born in cir 1766 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Mar 1830 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Salt Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Smith Mill, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.
4. Mary Ann Baldwin was born in cir 1770 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
5. Stacey Baldwin was born in cir 1774 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.
6. Mahlon Baldwin was born in cir 1776 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Jan 1834 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.
7. James Baldwin was born in cir 1777 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; died in 1847 in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA.
8. Joseph Baldwin was born in cir 1778 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; died in cir 1815 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: cooper

Notes:

In 1729, Joseph Baldwin was condemned by the Falls Monthly Meeting, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for "marriage out of unity." He were later reinstated. On 17 September 1730, Joseph Baldwin was appointed constable of Bristol for a term of one year. Joseph Baldwin was originally from Bristol, Pennsylvania, but moved from there in 1734, first to Philadelphia and then to Marple Township, Chester County. He moved from Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Loudoun County, Virginia, with his wife, Ann, (sometimes called Susannah), by 1773. On 19 April 1773, he purchased 200 acres of land in Loudoun County from James and Rachel Maris of Newtown Township, Chester County. This land was probably at the site of present-day Hamilton, Virginia. His name appeared on the county's list of tithables 1773, 1774, 1775, 1777, 1778, and 1783. In September 1786, Joseph and his wife sold 43 acres of their land to a neighbor, George Tavenner, and in April 1793, they sold two more parcels to George Tavenner. Finally, on 7 September 1793, they sold the remaining 148 acres of land to Stacey Janney. On the same date, they purchased from Stacey Janney a tract of 161 acres in the southwest corner of Loudoun County. They sold this parcel about a year later and purchased 67 acres from William and Dinah Hand, located partly in Frederick County and partly in Shenandoah County. The county boundaries were redrawn, putting all of the land in Shenandoah County. The land lay near Front Royal, and when Warren County was formed from Shenandoah County in 1836, the land was in the new county. While residents of Loudoun County, the Baldwins were apparently connected with Ketocton Baptist Church. The records show an entry in May 1794 in which the clerk was directed to "give a letter of dismission to Sister Baldwin, at her request." This would have coincided with the family's move to Shenandoah County, but it is not clear who "Sister Baldwin" was. She could have been the wife of either Joseph Baldwin, Sr., or Joseph Baldwin, Jr.

Joseph married Ann Tomlinson in 1729 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Ann was born in cir 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: 20 Nov 1714

Notes:

John Baldwin purchased 200 acres of land from his father-in-law, Samuel Allen, in 1692. John Baldwin's will was dated 24 August 1711, and proved on 29 January 1714. He was a resident of Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His will names his wife, Sarah, and children John, Richard, Joseph, and Sarah.

John married Sarah Allen on 19 Jan 1689/90 in Middletown Monthly Meeting, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah (daughter of Samuel Allen and Mary ?) was born on 17 Sep 1667 in Chew Magna, Somersetshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: cordwainer

Notes:

Samuel Allen was from Chew Magna, Somerset, England. He arrived at Chester, Pennsylvania, on 11 December 1682, on the ship 'Bristol Factor.' He brought a certificate from the Monthly Meeting of Friends at Butcomb in Somerset, dated 24 Feb 1681/2 . The certificate was received by the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. The family settled on the west band of Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, on 2000 acres purchased from William Penn.

Samuel + Mary ?. Mary was born in cir 1645 in Somerset, England; died on 5 Apr 1688 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: tucker (cloth processor)

Richard married Priscilla ? in cir 1626 in Keynsham, Somerset, England. Priscilla was born in cir 1606 in Keynsham, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]