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David Cloyd Lee
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1. David Cloyd Lee was born 15 Jul 1795 (son of Francis Lee, Sr. and Margaretta Cloyd); died 11 Mar 1872, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried Mar 1872, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Alternate Date of Birth: 18 Jul 1795
Notes:
Buried:
Great Valley Presbyterian ChurchyardDavid married Ann Hunter Scott 25 Sep 1817. Ann died 14 Mar 1859; was buried Feb 1859, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:- Margaretta Cloyd Lee was born 25 Jul 1818, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Jan 1902, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 13 Jan 1902, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Richard Scott Lee was born 8 Dec 1819; died 29 Mar 1820.
- Francis Lee was born 7 Feb 1821; died 3 Aug 1890.
- William Latta Lee was born 2 Jan 1823; died 28 Apr 1901; was buried 1901, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Charles Barrington Lee was born 6 May 1826; died 14 Apr 1895.
- David Lee was born 31 Mar 1828; died 8 Jan 1895; was buried Jan 1895, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Ann Elizabeth Lee was born 22 Jul 1830; died 6 Jul 1893.
2. Francis Lee, Sr. was born Abt 1749, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (son of William Lee and Margaret McCan); died 30 Apr 1815, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried May 1815, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Arrival: Abt 1771, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
- Occupation: Between 1771 and 1786, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; tavern keeper (the Indian Queen and the Black Horse.)
- Death: 30 Apr 1816, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 66
Notes:
Francis was born in or about 1749 in County Antrim, Ireland.
On November 21, 1770, Francis married Miss Jane Alexander. Sometime after their marriage, the Lees emigrated to the United States. There is a Francis Lee who arrived in Philadelphia in 1771. Whether this is our Francis is unclear. The timing of this arrival fits, as the first mention of Francis is in 1774 when he paid a 4 pound tax in Philadelphia. He was also an innkeeper in Philadelphia. The "Indian Queen" was located at the corner of Fourth and Market Streets.
Francis Lee was a Private in the 1st Battalion Pennsylvania Militia under Captain Tench Francis. In 1781, Francis was involved in moving French gold from Boston to Philadelphia. The gold was for use by the Whigs.
Francis ran the inn until about 1787, when he moved to land he had purchased in Chester County.
Francis and Jane had 11 children: James Alexander, William B., Francis, William J., George, John, Thomas, Jane, Margaret, Hannah and Eleanor.
In about 1785, Francis' wife, Jane, died. He then married Elizabeth Bache. The wedding took place in the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia on December 16, 1790. He later married Margaretta (or Margaret) Cloyd. She was the daughter of David Cloyd. They had five children: David Cloyd, Ann, Alfred, Mary and Francis.
Francis' last wife was Elizabeth Cloyd. It's unclear how Elizabeth and Margaretta were related, if at all. Francis and Elizabeth had no children.
In the 1930's, Dr. Albert Gerberich complied a book of cemetery inscriptions in Pennsylvania. This was "Lancaster County, PA Cemetery Inscriptions." The name is deceiving, as it included other counties besides Lancaster. The listing for Francis Lee, Esq. (page 203) buried in Great Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, states that he died in his 66th year on April 30, 1816. This must be a mistake, as his will was proved on May 9, 1815. It's possible that Dr. Gerberich transcribed the stone incorrectly. It was over 100 years old at the time, so the "5" might have looked like a "6."
Francis Lee's will was written on April 29, 1815; the witnesses being John Attkins and William Tredwick. As stated before, it was proved on May 9, 1815. His executors were his good friends, Rev. William Latta and Thomas Bodley.
The will begins, "In the name of God Amen I Francis Lee of East Whiteland Township, Chester County and state of Pennsylvania, being weak and sick in body but of sound disposing mind & memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same.) do make this my Last Will in manner and form following, to wit..."
He gave his beloved wife, Elizabeth one third of his personal estate and one third of the yearly income or proffits (sic) of all of his real estate during her natural life. He also left Elizabeth a horse and gig. (a small carriage.)
His son Thomas received 400 pounds; to son Francis he gave his gold watch and to son Alfred, $20 to purchase a silver watch.
Francis left his daughter Mary all of his silver plate. To his "much respected friend, Mrs. Mary Latta, wife of the Reverend William Latta," he gave one hundred dollars.
He stated, "I do order if anything should happen or arise that would require any aid in my family, during my son Francis's minority, I impower my Executors to settle all disputes that may arise among them."
and, "I order all my real estate and all my personal property that will be and remain, to be kept and remain unsold until my youngest son Francis, arrive to the age of twenty one years and the proffits (sic) arising there from to be appropriated to schooling and supporting my younger children, that are at home with me (and my beloved wife) they, my said wife and children, afformentioned (sic) to have the whole of the proffits (sic) arising from all my estate until he the said Francis, arrives to the age of twenty one years.
It is my will and I do order and direct that when my said son arrives to that afforsaid (sic) age, that each of my surviving children shall nominate and appoint (each one of them) one reputable citizen, and when appointed they said citizens to value and appraise my Plantation, whereon I now live in East Whiteland Township. I give and devise it to my son David, to his heirs and assigns forever if he choses to keep it and said valuation. The said David, to have one equal share of the said value and each of my other children, to have share and share alike with him in the value thereof, to be equal (sic) divided among them."
The rest of his personal and real estate to be equally divided among his surviving children, or their legal representatives. Once again, Francis uses the phrase, "share and share alike."
Francis's will was registered in Book M, Page 135 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Number 6173.
Funeral expenses paid out of the estate included $2.50 to Cornelius Dempsy for digging the grave, $30 to W.H. Brown for the coffin, and $29.51 to Jurdelle V. Hooker for the grave stone.
The inventory of Francis's estate was filed on June 9, 1815.
It was an extensive list, one befitting a man with a large home and farm. Included were 5 looking glasses (mirrors), numerous tables and chairs, bedsteads, glassware and silver.
There were many farm animals and implements listed, including several horses, 14 swine, (worth $97), sheep, 2 hives and bees ($4), wheat in the ground ($130), rye in the ground ($128.50), and a pair of hobbles (75 cents).
Of interest to me was an "encyclopedy" valued at $30. Francis also owned 12 shares in the Philadelphia Bank, valued at $1,200. It looks as if his total estate was valued at $6,859.24. According to the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, that would be about $85,000 in today's money. Another site said the estimate would be closer to $105,000.
Francis Lee was buried in Great Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery in May, 1815.
Buried:
Great Valley Presbyterian ChurchyardFrancis married Margaretta Cloyd 18 Nov 1793. Margaretta (daughter of David Cloyd and Ann Boyd) was born 12 Aug 1771; died 4 Jul 1805, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]
3. Margaretta Cloyd was born 12 Aug 1771 (daughter of David Cloyd and Ann Boyd); died 4 Jul 1805, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 147414291
- Alternate Date of Birth: 18 Aug 1771
Children:
- 1. David Cloyd Lee was born 15 Jul 1795; died 11 Mar 1872, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried Mar 1872, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Ann Boyd Lee was born 8 Apr 1797; died 22 Apr 1797.
- Alfred Gemmill Lee was born 21 Jul 1800.
- Mary Lee was born 19 Nov 1798; died 26 Oct 1881.
- Francis Lee, Jr. was born 13 Apr 1802, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Jan 1859, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1859, St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA.
Generation: 3
4. William Lee was born 5 Jul 1718, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland (son of William Leigh and Mary Hamilton); died Between 1749 and 1815, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Notes:
Birth:
Dromore DioceseWilliam married Margaret McCan Abt 1741, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Margaret (daughter of John McCan and Margaret Unknown) was born Abt 1722, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; died Jun 1753, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was buried 15 Jun 1753, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. [Group Sheet]
5. Margaret McCan was born Abt 1722, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (daughter of John McCan and Margaret Unknown); died Jun 1753, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was buried 15 Jun 1753, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Notes:
Buried:
Carrrickfergus churchyard. Not sure which ChurchChildren:
- 2. Francis Lee, Sr. was born Abt 1749, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; died 30 Apr 1815, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried May 1815, Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- John Lee was born Abt 1742, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; died 19 Nov 1742, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was buried Nov 1742, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- William Lee was born 15 Aug 1745, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was christened Between 20 and 27 Jul 1745; died 15 Aug 1803, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA.
- Sarah Lee was born Abt 1747, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; died 29 May 1749, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was buried May 1749, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
6. David Cloyd was born 25 Mar 1738 (son of James Cloyd and Margaret Wilson); died 20 Aug 1820. Other Events:
- Will Proved and/or Recorded: Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
- _MILT: 1780, Pennsylvania, USA; Private in the Chester County Militia
- Residence: 1790, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Notes:
In the 1790 Census, David lived in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, PA. Living with him were one male under 16 years old, six females and one slave.
David married Ann Boyd 10 Jan 1769. Ann (daughter of Adam Boyd) was born 1745; died 30 Dec 1773. [Group Sheet]
7. Ann Boyd was born 1745 (daughter of Adam Boyd); died 30 Dec 1773. Children:
- 3. Margaretta Cloyd was born 12 Aug 1771; died 4 Jul 1805, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Mary Cloyd was born 28 Oct 1769; died 22 Feb 1847.
- John Cloyd was born 4 Jul 1773; died 17 Sep 1809.
Generation: 4
8. William Leigh was born 1680, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Notes:
Birth:
Dromore DioceseWilliam married Mary Hamilton 1703, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Mary was born Abt 1682, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. [Group Sheet]
9. Mary Hamilton was born Abt 1682, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Notes:
Birth:
Dromore DioceseChildren:
- 4. William Lee was born 5 Jul 1718, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland; died Between 1749 and 1815, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Joseph Leigh was born 1 Jul 1704, Shankhill, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Margaret Leigh was born 17 Jan 1706/07, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- Alice Leigh was born 23 Jul 1710, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland; died 18 Dec 1710, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- Ann Leigh was born 24 Oct 1711, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland; died 29 Oct 1711, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- Elizabeth Leigh was born 1 Aug 1713, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- Jane Leigh was born 19 Jun 1715, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- John Leigh was born 5 Dec 1721, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
- Mark Leigh was born 3 Apr 1723, Shankill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
10. John McCan John — Margaret Unknown. [Group Sheet]
11. Margaret Unknown Children:
- 5. Margaret McCan was born Abt 1722, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; died Jun 1753, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was buried 15 Jun 1753, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
12. James Cloyd was born Abt 1707 (son of James Cloyd); died Abt 1771. Other Events:
- Possessions: 2 May 1752, Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; bought 378 acres
James married Margaret Wilson Bef 1738. [Group Sheet]
13. Margaret Wilson Children:
- 6. David Cloyd was born 25 Mar 1738; died 20 Aug 1820.
- Eilzabeth Cloyd was born 23 Apr 1760; died 23 Aug 1818.
14. Adam Boyd Other Events:
- Occupation: Reverend
Children:
- 7. Ann Boyd was born 1745; died 30 Dec 1773.