Joseph Baldwin

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• Occupation: cooper

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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]

1. Ann Baldwin was born in cir 1738 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.
2. John Baldwin was born in cir 1740 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in cir 1806 in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.
3. Joseph Baldwin was born in 1742 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Aug 1827.
4. Mary Baldwin was born in cir 1747 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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• Probate: 20 Nov 1714

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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]

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• Occupation: cordwainer

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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]