Descendants of Simon BUTLER (1684-1764)
Notes
2.
Benjamin BUTLER
THE BUTLER FAMILY:
[Unpublished manuscript, by Ada Butler, Zoe S. Howe, and Gertrude Southard, July 19, 1930]
"Benjamin Butler I. married Elizabeth James, daughter of Thomas James. They had one child, Ann Butler, born 1751, married Thos. Morris, Jr. March 20, 1765. Benjamin Butler I. died 1751."
PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES:
5th Series:
Volume 1:
p. 18:
Bucks County, List of Associated Regiment (1747-1748):
Capt. Simon BUTLER, Ensign Benjamin BUTLER
Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,899:
Book 2:
pp. 228-230:
7 April 1750
Will of Benjamin BUTLER of New Brittain Twp, Bucks Co, yeoman,
sell 50 acres of land to pay debts,
yearly profit of saw mill and plantation to pay yearly payments of loan office until mortgage shall be redeemed, remainder to my only child of which Elizabeth my wife is now pregnant, but in case child is still born or dies in minority, then to my brother Simon BUTLER's children, viz. Abiah BUTLER my brother's eldest son,
name brother Simon BUTLER executor
friends and relation Isaac JAMES and Griffith Owen trustees
Signed: Benja BUTLER
Wit: Lodowick-x-Workman, James-++-Hartshorn, Simon Morgan
proved 13 Jun 1751
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 387-388:
11 January 1752
Simon BUTLER Junr of New Brittain Twp, yeoman, to Simon BUTLER Senr (father) Esquire,
whereas Simon BUTLER the father and Anne his wife by indenture conveyed to their son Benjamin BUTLER a tract of 129 acres and 56 perches,
and Benjamin BUTLER by indenture dated 26 Mar 1748, tract being part of 490 acres which James Hambilton of Philadelphia by indenture dated 31 Dec 1745 granted to Simon BUTLER Senr,
and Benjamin BUTLER by will written 7 Apr 1750 named brother Simon BUTLER executor,
now this indenture for 103 pounds, being part of tract puchased of sd Simon BUTLER Senr by sd Benjamin BUTLER in his lifetime, adj. land of said Benjamin BUTLER deceased
Signed: Simon BUTLER Junr
Wit: David John, Samuel Wells
Elizabeth JAMES
HISTORY OF BUCKS COUNTY, PA, by William W. H. Davis, 2nd Edition, 1905
Volume III:
pp. 60-67:
Thomas JAMES, eldest son of John & Elizabeth, was born in Wales about 1690 and died in New Britain in April 1772. He married 15 May 1722, Jane DAVIS who was baptized 19 Nov 1725. They had four sons and two daughters, Thomas the eldest, Elizabeth the eldest daughter married Benjamin BUTLER, about 1746 and had one daughter Ann who married (first) Thomas Morris and (second) Moses Aaron. Benjamin BUTLER died about 1750.
3.
Simon BUTLER Jr
THE BUTLER FAMILY:
[Unpublished manuscript, by Ada Butler, Zoe S. Howe, and Gertrude Southard, July 19, 1930]
"Simon Butler II. Married Rebecca James, daughter of Wm. James. They had three children:
1. Abiah marrried Elizabeth Thomas - no children
2. Benjamin II. married Sarah Davis (daughter of Wm. Davis II and Mary Evans, m. granddaughter of Rev. Wm. Davis II and Rachel Evans, his wife? They had 10 children.)
3. Margaret married Nathan Mathew.
Simon Butler II. died in 1769."
PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES:
5th Series:
Volume 1:
p. 18:
Bucks County, List of Associated Regiment (1747-1748):
Capt. Simon BUTLER, Ensign Benjamin BUTLER
Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,899:
Book 2:
pp. 228-230:
7 April 1750
Will of Benjamin BUTLER of New Brittain Twp, Bucks Co, yeoman,
sell 50 acres of land to pay debts,
yearly profit of saw mill and plantation to pay yearly payments of loan office until mortgage shall be redeemed, remainder to my only child of which Elizabeth my wife is now pregnant, but in case child is still born or dies in minority, then to my brother Simon BUTLER's children, viz. Abiah BUTLER my brother's eldest son,
name brother Simon BUTLER executor
friends and relation Isaac JAMES and Griffith Owen trustees
Signed: Benja BUTLER
Wit: Lodowick-x-Workman, James-++-Hartshorn, Simon Morgan
proved 13 Jun 1751
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 387-388:
11 January 1752
Simon BUTLER Junr of New Brittain Twp, yeoman, to Simon BUTLER Senr (father) Esquire,
whereas Simon BUTLER the father and Anne his wife by indenture conveyed to their son Benjamin BUTLER a tract of 129 acres and 56 perches,
and Benjamin BUTLER by indenture dated 26 Mar 1748, tract being part of 490 acres which James Hambilton of Philadelphia by indenture dated 31 Dec 1745 granted to Simon BUTLER Senr,
and Benjamin BUTLER by will written 7 Apr 1750 named brother Simon BUTLER executor,
now this indenture for 103 pounds, being part of tract puchased of sd Simon BUTLER Senr by sd Benjamin BUTLER in his lifetime, adj. land of said Benjamin BUTLER deceased
Signed: Simon BUTLER Junr
Wit: David John, Samuel Wells
Bucks County, PA, New Britain Baptist Church Records--LDS Film #021,679:
26 Jan 1758: Simon BUTLER, John Mathew, Rebeka BUTLER and Evan Thomas Junior received members by a letter of dismission from Montgomery
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 694-697:
15 Feb 1760
Edward Mathews of New Britain and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Mathews, yeoman, of the second part, and Simon BUTLER of New Britain Esq. of the third part,
whereas tract adj. Benjamin BUTLER deceased, containing 4 acres and 104 perches,
where Simon Mathews in equal partnership with Simon BUTLER set up and erected a water grist mill,
now in consideration of equal partnership and five pounds, grant to Simon BUTLER one moeity on half part of said mill, mill house, dwelling house, and other buildings
Signed: Edward Mathew, Elizabeth Mathew, Thomas Mathew
Wit: Charles Maycock, Joseph Gray
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 692-694:
20 Feb 1760
Edward Mathews of New Britain, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife, to Simon BUTLER son of Simon BUTLER of Newbritain, Esq. of the other part,
whereas there are two tracts of land, the one adj. line of Benjamin BUTLER deceased, and Thomas Mathews, containing 4 acres and 104 perches,
other tract adj. Benjamin BUTLER late, Simon BUTLER the father, Thomas Mathew, containing 19 acres and 93 perches,
whereas these two tracts which Simon Mathews of Newbritain by indenture dated 10 May 1753 conveyed to his son Edward Mathews,
now for 400 pounds, this conveyance
Signed: Edward Mathew, Elizabeth-E mark-Mathew
Wit: Charles Maycock, Joseph Gray
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 697-698:
11 June 1760
Edward Mathews and Elizabeth his wife, to John Young of second part, and Simon BUTLER son of Simon BUTLER of New Britain Esq. of the third part,
for 120 pounds, tract adj. Great Road leading from Butlers Mill to Buckingham, adj. land of Benjamin BUTLER deceased, Thomas JAMES, containing 19 acres and 3 perches
Signed: Edward Mathew, Elizabeth Mathew
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 125-126:
1 May 1763
Simon BUTLER Junr of New Britain Twp, yeoman, and Rebecca his wife, to William JAMES of New Britain, yeoman,
whereas Simon BUTLER Junr is bound to William JAMES for 400 pounds, conditioned for payment of 200 pounds on 27 Nov next,
now in consideration of aforementioned debt or sum of 200 pounds, grant tract in New Britain adj. Great Road from Butler's Mill toward Buckingham, adj. land of Benjamin BUTLER deceased, Thomas JAMES, Simon BUTLER Senior, John Matthew, containing 19 acres and 3 perches
Signed: Simon BUTLER Jr, Rebecca BUTLER
Wit: Abel JAMES, William JAMES
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,915:
Vol. 1:
pp. 383-384:
June 1764
Case #365
Petition of George Drake, Jonathan Drake and Simon BUTLER Junr, executors of will of Jonathan Drake the elder of New Britain
Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,900:
Book 3:
pp. 107-109:
30 Jul 1764
Will of Simon BUTLER Esqur of Newbritain, Bucks Co, yeoman,
to my grandson Abiah BUTLER, parcel which I bought of James Steel deceased, adj. Neshaminy Creek, adj. Henry Kelso, Thomas Mathew, containing whatever acres it may,
to my grandson Abiah BUTLER, another parcel containing 50 acres which I bought of my son Simon BUTLER Junr executor of Benjamin BUTLER deceased, provided that Abiah BUTLER pays 40 pounds to Ann BUTLER my granddaughter within one year from my deceased,
to my son Simon BUTLER Junr one half of grist mill and one half of lot of said mill,
remainder divided between three grandchildren, viz. Abiah BUTLER, Benjn BUTLER and Margaret BUTLER,
to grandson Benjamin BUTLER, another tract adj. John and William Thomas, the said Benjamin BUTLER to pay his sister my granddaughter Margaret BUTLER 53 pounds at the expiration of his 22nd year of age,
in case my grandchildren shall die in their minority without issue, then one third part of Ann BUTLER aforesaid, and balance between three grandchildren,
grandson Abiah BUTLER to be executor whom I also appoint as guardian of minor legatiers
Signed: Sin. BUTLER
Wit: John-I-Mathew, Benj Thomas, Benjm Mathew, Wm DAVIS Junr
proved 30 Aug 1764
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,915:
Vol. 1:
p. 407:
10 June 1765
Case #370
Simon BUTLER executor of Benjamin BUTLER deceased, makes report
order to present books belonging to Benjamin BUTLER deceased and to his father Simon BUTLER deceased
Bucks County, PA, Administrators Books--LDS Film #172,918:
Book 1:
p. 23:
#370:
Petition of Simon BUTLER, as executor of estate of Benjamin BUTLER, exhibited an account to court March 1765;
as final accounts were settled and confirmed at September 1765, it is ordered that said petition be rejected as coming too later after the judgment of this court
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 698-700:
27 Sep 1765
Thomas Mathew of New Britain and Mary his wife, to Simon BUTLER of same, yeoman, whereas indenture of release dated 19 Nov 1720, between James Steel of Philadelphia and Martha his wife to Simon Mathews father of Thomas Mathew, containing 167 acres, and Simon Mathew by will dated 28 Dec 1751 devised it so son Thomas Mathew,
now this indenture for 2 pounds
Signed: Thomas Mathew, Mary Mathew
Wit: Abel JAMES, Philip March
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,877:
Book 11:
pp. 700-704:
8 Oct 1765
Simon BUTLER of New Britain Twp, yeoman, and Rebekah his wife, to Jacob Reiff, Junior, and George Reiff of Lower Salford Twp, Philadelphia Co,
whereas indenture dated 19 Nov 1720 between James Steel and Martha his wife to Simon Mathew late, millwright, deceased, granted tract containing 167 acres, and whereas indenture dated 19 Dec 1750 between Simon Mathew and son Edward Mathew, conveyed tract,
and wherease indenture dated 10 May 1753 between Simon Mathew to Edward Mathew, granted 167 acres, whereas by indenture dated 20 Feb 1760 between Edward Mathew and Elizabeth his wife, conveyed to Simon BUTLER one moeity of half part of lot of 4 acres and 104 perches, exeucted by Simon Mathew and Simon BUTLER Esq. father of said Simon BUTLER,
whereas by indenture dated 11 June 1760 from Edward Mathew and Elizabeth his wife and John Young of second part, and Simon BUTLER, party hereunto, of third part, 7 acres and 40 perches and also residue of 36 acres,
whereas by indenture dated 27 Sep last, between Thomas Mathew one of sons of Simon Mathew and Mary his wife to Simon BUTLER, party hereunto,
whereas by indenture dated 10 May 1753, Simon Mathews granted to Edward Mathew, 4 acres and 104 perches,
whereas by indenture dated 15 Feb 1760, Edward Mathew and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Mathew of second part, and Simon BUTLER (the father) of third part,
and Simon BUTLER the father made his will 30 July 1764 devised moiety or half part of lot and grist mill to Simon BUTLER the son,
now this indenture for 1050 pounds, conveys 4 acres and 104 perches, also 19 acres and 93 perches, also lot of two square perches
Signed: Simon BUTLER
Wit: Abel JAMES, Philip March
acknowledged 21 Oct 1765 by Simon BUTLER and Rebekah his wife
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,880:
Book 18:
pp. 533-535:
23 Dec 1766
Simon BUTLER of New Brittain Twp, yeoman, and Rebekah his wife, to John Yong of same, whereas Edward Mathew and Elizabeth his wife by indenture dated 20 Feb 1760 granted to Simon BUTLER lot of 19 acres and 93 perches,
now this indenture for 82 pounds, tract adj. George Raife, Benjamin BUTLER deceased, Abiah BUTLER, containing 4 acres and 111 perches
Signed: Simon BUTLER, Rebecca BUTLER
Wit: Silas Watts, Benjn Mathew
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,916:
Book A-2:
p. 13:
Case #370
June 19, 1766
Cause between Joseph Hart guardian to Ann BUTLER and Simon BUTLER executor of Benjamin BUTLER deceased to be continued
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,916:
Book A-2:
p. 27:
Case #370
December 8, 1766
Petition of Simon BUTLER, executor of estate of Benjamin BUTLER deceased
Petition rejected
Bucks County, PA, Index to Wills--LDS Film #172,897:
1770, #1296, Simon BUTLER, Adm A-39
Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 128-130:
8 Oct 1773
Thomas Morris of Hilltown Twp and Ann his wife (Ann being the only daughter and heir of Benjamin BUTLER deceased who was the second son of Simon BUTLER Esqr late deceased) to Abiah BUTLER of New Britain Twp, yeoman (eldest son of Simon BUTLER late deceased who was eldest son of Simon BUTLER Esqr deceased),
whereas Thomas JAMES and Jane his wife by indenture dated 7 August 1736 granted tract in New Britain adj. Andrew Hamilton, Simon Matthew, containing 14 acres, to Simon BUTLER Esquire (grandfather of parties hereto) who departed this life without making any devise, so that 2/3 descended to heirs of Simon BUTLER the younger deceased,
now for 17 pounds 2 shillings and 6 pence, this tract of 14 acres
Signed: Thomas Morris, Ann Morris
Wit: Ann-P mark-Morris, Joseph Griffith
Rebecca JAMES
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,916:
Book A-2:
p. 345:
June 13, 1774
Petition of Rebecca BUTLER, widow of Simon BUTLER late of New Britain, yeoman,
given to sell a tract of land of 14 acres
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,916:
Book A-2:
p. 367:
September 13, 1774
Order for Rebecca BUTLER to sell 14 acres continued to next term
Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,900:
Book 3:
pp. 457-460:
17 Jan 1776
Will of William JAMES of New Brittain, Bucks Co, yeoman,
to brother Isaac JAMES, friend Peter Evans of Montgomery Twp, Philadelphia, 10 pounds for support of ministry in Baptist Church meeting in said twp,
friends David Evans and Daniel Evans, 10 pounds for support of Baptis Church meeting in New Brittain Twp,
daughter Rebecca,
friend Joshua Jones,
son John JAMES, daughter Margaret Lewis, daughter in law Sarah JAMES, widow of son Isaac JAMES deceased, granddaughter Oswald JAMES by son Isaac, granddaughter Catherin JAMES by son Abel JAMES deceased, legacies on condition that she will continue to live with me and my daughter Rebecca BUTLER until she arrives at 18 years of age,
to my daughter Rebecca BUTLER the remainder of my household goods, all my horses, cows, implements, etc.,
grandsons William JAMES and Abel JAMES by son Abel deceased,
grandchildren Daniel JAMES, Isaiah JAMES, John JAMES, Margaret JAMES, Martha JAMES,
Tacy JAMES granddaughter of my brother Isaac JAMES,
to grandson Abiah BUTLER, 10 pounds,
niece Elizabeth Pawling, granddaughter Mary Karr,
to daughter Rebeca BUTLER, use and profits of all plantation and tract where I now live
nominate daughter Rebeca BUTLER and friend David Evans executors
Signed: William-X mark-JAMES
Wit: Henry Harries, Amos Griffith, James Giffin
proved 26 Aug 1778
Letters Testamentary granted to Rebeca Smith (late Rebeca BUTLER) and David Evans
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,917:
Book B:
p. 4:
March 11, 1776
Case #553
Motion of Widow of Simon BUTLER, granted to sell lands
Bucks Co, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 133-135:
10 Jun 1779
George Smith of New Britain, yeoman, and Rebeckah his wife (being widow and administratrix of Simon BUTLER the younger, yeoman, deceased) to Abiah BUTLER (eldest son of Simon BUTLER), yeoman,
whereas Thomas JAMES of New Britain and Jane his wife by indentured dated 7 Aug 1736 granted to Simon BUTLER the elder, tract in New Britain, adj. Andrew Hamilton, Simon Matthews, containing 14 acres,
and Simon BUTLER the elder died without devising, whereby two thirds came to his eldest son Simon BUTLER the younger who died intestate, whereupon widow Rebecca preferred petition 13 Jun 1774, with debts larger than amount of estate,
order of court 12 Mar 1776 permitted her to sell,
and sale was 12 May 1776, sold to John JAMES who purchased the same for Abiah BUTLER as Abiah BUTLER had heretofore purchased same of his father Simon BUTLER the younger but never had a deed executed, he being the highest bidder for sum of 65 pounds,
now for 65 pounds this indenture
Signed: George Smith, Rebecca Smith
Wit: William Thomas, Rebecah Thomas, Silas Watts
7.
Abiah BUTLER
Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,899:
Book 2:
pp. 228-230:
7 April 1750
Will of Benjamin BUTLER of New Brittain Twp, Bucks Co, yeoman,
sell 50 acres of land to pay debts,
yearly profit of saw mill and plantation to pay yearly payments of loan office until mortgage shall be redeemed, remainder to my only child of which Elizabeth my wife is now pregnant, but in case child is still born or dies in minority, then to my brother Simon BUTLER's children, viz. Abiah BUTLER my brother's eldest son,
name brother Simon BUTLER executor
friends and relation Isaac JAMES and Griffith Owen trustees
Signed: Benja BUTLER
Wit: Lodowick-x-Workman, James-++-Hartshorn, Simon Morgan
proved 13 Jun 1751 Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,900:
Book 3:
pp. 107-109:
30 Jul 1764
Will of Simon BUTLER Esqur of Newbritain, Bucks Co, yeoman,
to my grandson Abiah BUTLER, parcel which I bought of James Steel deceased, adj. Neshaminy Creek, adj. Henry Kelso, Thomas Mathew, containing whatever acres it may,
to my grandson Abiah BUTLER, another parcel containing 50 acres which I bought of my son Simon BUTLER Junr executor of Benjamin BUTLER deceased, provided that Abiah BUTLER pays 40 pounds to Ann BUTLER my granddaughter within one year from my deceased,
to my son Simon BUTLER Junr one half of grist mill and one half of lot of said mill,
remainder divided between three grandchildren, viz. Abiah BUTLER, Benjn BUTLER and Margaret BUTLER,
to grandson Benjamin BUTLER, another tract adj. John and William Thomas, the said Benjamin BUTLER to pay his sister my granddaughter Margaret BUTLER 53 pounds at the expiration of his 22nd year of age,
in case my grandchildren shall die in their minority without issue, then one third part of Ann BUTLER aforesaid, and balance between three grandchildren,
grandson Abiah BUTLER to be executor whom I also appoint as guardian of minor legatiers
Signed: Sin. BUTLER
Wit: John-I-Mathew, Benj Thomas, Benjm Mathew, Wm DAVIS Junr
proved 30 Aug 1764 Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 128-130:
8 Oct 1773
Thomas Morris of Hilltown Twp and Ann his wife (Ann being the only daughter and heir of Benjamin BUTLER deceased who was the second son of Simon BUTLER Esqr late deceased) to Abiah BUTLER of New Britain Twp, yeoman (eldest son of Simon BUTLER late deceased who was eldest son of Simon BUTLER Esqr deceased),
whereas Thomas JAMES and Jane his wife by indenture dated 7 August 1736 granted tract in New Britain adj. Andrew Hamilton, Simon Matthew, containing 14 acres, to Simon BUTLER Esquire (grandfather of parties hereto) who departed this life without making any devise, so that 2/3 descended to heirs of Simon BUTLER the younger deceased,
now for 17 pounds 2 shillings and 6 pence, this tract of 14 acres
Signed: Thomas Morris, Ann Morris
Wit: Ann-P mark-Morris, Joseph Griffith Bucks County, PA, Deeds, 1789-1793--LDS Film #172,884:
Book 25:
pp. 128-130:
24 Nov 1773
Thomas Morris of Milltownship and Ann his wife to Abiah BUTLER of Newbritain Township, Bucks County,
whereas Simon BUTLER Esq and Ann his wife by indenture dated 26 Mar 1748, conveyed to son Benjamin BUTLER a tract in Newbritain, containing 129 acres and 56 perches,
whereas Benjamin BUTLER by his will dated 7 April 1750 directed that 50 acres be sold to pay debts and remainder to the "only child of which Elizabeth my beloved wife is now pregnant" (will recorded in Book B, page 228),
before his death his only child and heir was born namely Ann BUTLER, lately being intermarried with Thomas Morris
now this indenture from Thomas Morris and Ann his wife (only daughter and heir) for 420 pounds 19 shillings, convey residue of 129 acres and 56 perches, to Abiah BUTLER, adj. Henry Lewis, John DAVIS, Samuel JAMES, Jacob and George Raiff, containing 66 acres and 5 perches
Signed: Thomas Morris, Ann Morris
Wit: John DAVIS, George Reiff Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,880:
Book 17:
pp. 107-109:
24 Nov 1774
Abiah BUTLER of New Brittain Twp, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife, to George Rief, of lower Salford Twp, Philadelphia, whereas Abiah BUTLER is obliged for 940 pounds, conditioned for payment of 470 pounds on 24 Nov 1775,
now for consideration of said debt, two tracts adj. Great Road, Henry Lewis, John DAVIS, Samuel JAMES, Jacob Reif, George Reif, John Young,
containing 116 acres and 5 perches
Signed: Abiah BUTLER, Elizabeth BUTLER
Wit: Ebenezer Owens, Benjn Mathers Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,880:
Book 18:
pp. 90-93:
29 Dec 1775
Abiah BUTLER of New Britain Twp, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife, to Henry Lewis of Hilltown, three tracts adj. William JAMES, Simon BUTLER Esqr., containing 1 acre and 16 perches, part of 47 acres and 15 perches which Simon BUTLER Junr by indenture dated 8 May 1749 conveyed to William JAMES and which Simon BUTLER Esq. deceased by will dated 30 Jul 1764 recorded in Book C, Vol 1, p. 104. bequeathed to Abiah BUTLER, grandson, tract adj. Neshamney Creek, Henry Kelso, Thomas Matthews,
now this indenture for 266 pounds 16 shilings and 6 pence
Signed: Abiah BUTLER, Elizabeth BUTLER
Wit: William Morris, Cadwallader Morris BUCKS COUNTY, PA, OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE--LDS Film #1,320,508, item 7:
New Britain, March 3: Abia BUTLER PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES
5th Series:
Vol. 5:
p. 408:
21 Sep 1778, Capt. Henry Darrah's Co, Bucks County Militia:
Benjamin BUTLER, Abiah BUTLER PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES:
3rd Series:
Volume 13:
p. 56:
1779 Tax List
New Britton Township: Abiah BUTLER, 113 acres PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES:
6th Series:
Volume 123:
p. 158:
28 May 1779
Inventory of Jonathan Jones appraised by Abiah BUTLER and others Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 133-135:
10 Jun 1779
George Smith of New Britain, yeoman, and Rebeckah his wife (being widow and administratrix of Simon BUTLER the younger, yeoman, deceased) to Abiah BUTLER (eldest son of Simon BUTLER), yeoman,
whereas Thomas JAMES of New Britain and Jane his wife by indentured dated 7 Aug 1736 granted to Simon BUTLER the elder, tract in New Britain, adj. Andrew Hamilton, Simon Matthews, containing 14 acres,
and Simon BUTLER the elder died without devising, whereby two thirds came to his eldest son Simon BUTLER the younger who died intestate, whereupon widow Rebecca preferred petition 13 Jun 1774, with debts larger than amount of estate,
order of court 12 Mar 1776 permitted her to sell,
and sale was 12 May 1776, sold to John JAMES who purchased the same for Abiah BUTLER as Abiah BUTLER had heretofore purchased same of his father Simon BUTLER the younger but never had a deed executed, he being the highest bidder for sum of 65 pounds,
now for 65 pounds this indenture
Signed: George Smith, Rebecca Smith
Wit: William Thomas, Rebecah Thomas, Silas Watts Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 128-130:
8 Oct 1773
Thomas Morris of Hilltown Twp and Ann his wife (Ann being the only daughter and heir of Benjamin BUTLER deceased who was the second son of Simon BUTLER Esqr late deceased) to Abiah BUTLER of New Britain Twp, yeoman (eldest son of Simon BUTLER late deceased who was eldest son of Simon BUTLER Esqr deceased),
whereas Thomas JAMES and Jane his wife by indenture dated 7 August 1736 granted tract in New Britain adj. Andrew Hamilton, Simon Matthew, containing 14 acres, to Simon BUTLER Esquire (grandfather of parties hereto) who departed this life without making any devise, so that 2/3 descended to heirs of Simon BUTLER the younger deceased,
now for 17 pounds 2 shillings and 6 pence, this tract of 14 acres
Signed: Thomas Morris, Ann Morris
Wit: Ann-P mark-Morris, Joseph Griffith Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 135-136:
1 Jul 1779
Abiah BUTLER the grantee and Elizabeth his wife, to Jeremiah Vastine of New Britain, cabinet maker, for 84 pounds, two thirds of 14 acres of land mentioned in previous deed
Signed: Abiah BUTLER, Elizabeth BUTLER
Wit: Isaac Lewis, Silas Watts Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
p. 130:
11 Jun 1779
Abiah BUTLER the grantee and Elizabeth his wife for 28 pounds paid by Jeremiah Vastine of New Britain, cabinet maker, convey to him one third part of tract of 14 acres,
Signed: Abiah BUTLER, Elizabeth BUTLER
Wit: George Congle, Silas Watts Bucks County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #172,881:
Book 19:
pp. 186-187:
11 Jun 1779
Abiah BUTLER of New Britain, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife to George Congle,
for 100 pounds, tract adj. John Lapp, containing 21 1/2 acres, being part of tract that Simon BUTLER of New Britain and Rebecca his wife by indenture dated 8 oct 1766 conveyed to Abiah BUTLER,
Signed: Abian BUTLER, Elizabeth BUTLER
Wit: Jeremiah Vastine, Silas Watts Bucks County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #172,900:
Book 4:
pp. 68-69:
23 Feb 1780
Will of Abiah BUTLER of New Brittain Township, Bucks County
to my brother Benjamin BUTLER, 100 pounds, wearing aparel
to Rebecca BUTLER daughter of Benjamin BUTLER, 200 pounds & one acre adj. George Congle & John Sap,
to Mary BUTLER daughter of Benjamin BUTLER, 150 pounds
to my sister Margaret Mathew, wife of Nathan Mathew, now living in Virginia, 100 pounds
to Eli Mathew, son of Nathan Mathew, 200 pounds
to other three children of Nathan Mathew, 150 pounds
to Baptist Church meeting in New Brittan, 10 pounds
to loving wife Elisabeth BUTLER, all my plantation, livestock, furniture
appoint wife Elisabeth BUTLER and friend Amos Griffith executors
Signed: Abiah BUTLER
Wit: Henry Harris, William Dugan, George Congle
proved 14 March 1780
Elizabeth THOMAS
Bucks County, PA, Orphans Court--LDS Film #172,917:
Book B:
pp. 83-84:
September 11, 1780
Case #681
Petition of Elizabeth BUTLER, executrix of will of Abiah BUTLER, shows that guardians for children of Benjamin BUTLER & Nathan Mathias have resigned. David Evans & Thomas Jones appointed guardians for said children. Bucks County, PA, Deeds, 1789-1793--LDS Film #172,884:
Book 25:
pp. 125-126:
14 Jun 1782
Morris Morris of New Brittain, Bucks County, and Elizabeth his wife, to Joseph Miller of Lower Milford,
whereas tract adj. land of Benjamin BUTLER deceased and land of Henry Lewis, containing 50 acres which Simon BUTLER Esquire late of Newbritain deceased did by his will bequeath to grandson Abiay BUTLER,
whereas another tract in Newbritain contiguous adj. John DAVIS Esq., Samuel JAMES, and Thomas Hockley deceased, containing 66 acres and 5 perches, being the same that Thomas Morris and Ann his wife by indenture dated 24 Nov 1773 granted to Abiah BUTLER,
and will of Abiah BUTLER bequeathed to wife Elizabeth, and the said Elizabeth hat intermarried with Morris Morris,
now this indenture for 454 pounds
Signed: Morris Morris, Elizabeth Morris
Wit: Jno DAVIS, Cadwallader Morris
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