Greetings,
Just a quick note...if there is still any of you out there!
The following publicatin seems to be back in print...or will be.
Heritage Books, Inc. ---you can find them online.
Pennsylvannia
Historical Collections Relating To GWYNEDD: A Township Of Montgomery County,
Pennsylvania, Settled 1698, By Welsh Immigrants, With Some Data Referring To The
Adjoining Township Of Montgomery, Also A Welsh Settlement - Howard M. Jenkins.
Gwynedd, on the outskirts of Philadelphia, is named for that region of North Wales-the
stronghold of the Welsh. In contrast to the usual slow growth of most settlements, the
Welsh settlers arrived in a body, purchased and immediately occupied their township-their
new stronghold. Documents show a dozen plots of land deeded to the settlers by William
Penn and Thomas Evan in 1699.
A brief physical description and history is followed by a chronological list of notable
events. Geology, traces of Native Americans, Welsh settlers and William Penn, Edward
Foulk's removal, the first homes, establishment of the Friends' meeting, John
Humphrey of
Merion, records of marriages (1701-1853) and deaths from Monthly Meetings, early
roads, Montgomery settlers, taxables, St. Peter's Church, brief biographical sketches
of
significant citizens, and much more are touched on. Genealogical chapters are devoted to
the families of: Evans, Roberts, and Foulke. Other early families are covered by brief
genealogical sketches and include: Morgan, Cleaver, Jones-Lewis, Spencer, Jenkins,
Hoxworth, Castner, Roberts, and Jones.
A full name and subject index is included, but does not cover the genealogical
chapters. Excerpts from Sally Wister's journal (1777-1778), and several excellent
illustrations augment the text. (1884) reprint, 400 pp., illus., brief fullname + subject
index,
paper, $32.50 #J1739
Pre-Publication Price until March 31, 2001: $26.00
ALSO: Is anyone interested in a copy of Welsh Founders of PA by Glenn??
I've an extra, unused, copy that will go for the cost of the book. I'll pay for
shipping, so you will save abouat $4.00. It is paperback.
Enjoy,
Emily