Ellis Emmanuel Jones (abt. 1637 - 1727)

Born about 1637 in Denbighshire, Wales

Husband of Ellen Jane (Evans) Jones — married about 1668 in Denbigh, Wales

Descendants

Died 16 Jul 1727 at about age 90 in Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania

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Biography

Ellis was a Friend (Quaker)

In 1684, a law was passed in the Courts of England directing that all inhabitants in the colony register in their respective counties, so their movement between counties and colonies would be known to county and other authorities. The lists now available in the possession of the Historical Society are not complete, indicating that the law was never completely carried out. The lists cover the period, May 1684 to August 1687.

In the partial list of families who resided in Bucks County, PA, prior to 1687, we find the following: "Ellis Jones of Wales, in County of Denby or Flint, and Jane, his wife, came on the ship Submission and arrived at the time aforesaid. Children, Barbara, Dorothy, Mary and Isaac. Servants to the Governor Penn these came."^[1] In the preceding entry, we find: "James Harrison ... sailed from Liverpool for this province on the ship Submission of Liverpool, the Master, James Settle, the 5th of the 7th month 1682, and arriving at Choptank in Maryland, the 21st of the 9th month, following, being brought thither thru the dishonesty of the Master, and arrived at Apoquinemene, in this province, the 15th of the 11th month following."

From the log of the Submission:

Ellis Jones, age 45

Jane Jones, age 40

Barbara Jones, age 13

Mary Jones, age 12

Dorothy Jones, age 10

Isaac Jones, age 4 mos.

The "Pennsylvania Historical Magazine" in a list of names of "Important Colonists who came on the Submission" mentions Ellis Jones. Mr. Jones did not remain in Bucks County, since we find he purchased one hundred acres of land in Nantonell parish, Radnor. Source; Source; Warren G. Cantrell, 8/31/1998.

Birth

1637 Flint or Denbigh, Wales, England

Marriage

1672 Wales, England

Immigration

SEP 1682 On the Ship "Submission" from Derbyshire, England. to Pennsylvania

Occupation

Was a Weaver and Servant to the Governor. Source; Warren G. Cantrell, 8/31/1998.

Death

16 JUL 1727 Province of Philadelphia

WILLS

The following are wills of interest located in the files of Pennsylvania:

Will of Ellis Jones

Will Book "E", page 60, File #63, 1727, Register of Wills, City of Philadelphia, PA:

I, Ellis Jones of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania, Weaver, & being at present weak of body but by the mercy of God of perfect and sound memory, I now considering the certainty of Death and the Uncertainty when it may please God to bring me to it do think it convenient to settle my concerns in the world according to my mind and will and I do now make null and void all former wills by me made and I do Order and appoint this to be my last will and Testament in manner and form following. First, after my death, I will and bequeath my soul to Almighty God through Jesus Christ My Lord and my Body to a Decent Buryall at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named and all my just debts to be paid.

Item first, I do give to my Kinsman John Pew, dweller in Chester County, one English Shilling Sterling to be paid by the executor and I do give to my Beloved wife Jane Jones all of the remainder of my goods and Estate, both Real and personal to be hers at her disposal for Ever to sell or dispose of as she shall think fitting and I do make, Order and appoint my well Beloved wife Jane Jones to be my full Executrix of this my last will and Testament. I Witness here unto & have put my hand and Seal, Twenty Second day of yr 3 months, In year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty two.

Witnesses were John Jones and John Jones, Jr.

Ellis Jones evidently died some five years later, since his will was filed for probate in 1727.

Will of Jane Jones

Will Book "E", page 204, File #278, 1732, Register of Wills, City of Philadelphia, PA:

Be it Remembered That I Jane Jones of the City of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania, Widow, being at present weak of body but by the Mercy of God of perfect & sound memory, I now considering the certainty of death & the uncertainty when it may please God to bring me to it, do think it convenient to settle my concerns in the world according to my mind and will -- And I do now make void and null all former wills by me made & I do order & appoint this to be my last will and testament in manner & form following viz: First, after my Death, I will & bequeath my soul to Almighty God through Jesus Christ my Lord & my Body to a decent buryall at the discretion of my executrix hereafter named & all my Just Debts to be paid. Item first, I do give & bequeath to my grandson Daniel Pegg one English Shilling or the value of it in coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath to my grandson Nathan Pegg one English Shilling or the value of it in coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath unto my Granddaughter Jane Flower one English Shilling or the value of it in coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath to my Grandson Zebulon Cantrel one English Sterling or the value of it in coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath to my Grandson Joseph Cantrel one English Shilling Sterling or the value of it in Coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath to my Granddaughter Dorothy Cantril one English Shilling or the value of it in coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath unto my granddaughter Mary Price one English Shilling or the Value of it in Coyn current. Also I do give & bequeath to my Granddaughter Jane ___ one shilling English Sterling money or the Value of it in Coyn Current. Also I do give & bequeath to my Grandson Richard White one English Shilling Sterling or the value of it in Coyn Current. (Note: the Shillings written above are all English Shillings Sterling.) And I do give & bequeath to my Daughter -- Mary Jones all the remainder of my Goods & Estate, both Real and personal to be hers and at her disposal for Ever to sell & Dispose of as she shall think fit & Convenient -- And I do make, order & appoint my said Daughter -- Mary Jones to be my full & Sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament. In witness hereunto I have set my hand & Seal dated ye Third Day of August in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred & Thirty. Witnesses were James Estangh, Attorney, and Joseph Driker.

I the above Testatrix, Jane Jones in consideration of my above Daughter Mary Jones here deceased since the above date do hereby give Devise & bequeath unto my Grand-children Ellis Jones & Susannah Jones (my said daughter Mary Jones her Issue) and their heirs & assigns for Ever all the above mentioned residue & remainder of my estate real and personal. And I do hereby nominate & appoint my Friend John Cadwalader of Philadelphia my Executor. Witness my hand & Seal set to this Codicil of my will dated the seventh day of December Anno Domini 1732.

Witnesses were James Estangh, attorney, Joseph Fordam and Joseph Elfrek.

Philadelphia, December 27, 1732, there personally appeared James Estangh and Joseph Driker two of the witnesses to the within written will and James Estangh and Joseph Fordham who witnessed to the herein written Codicil and on their Solemn affirmation according to Law did – Declare they saw and heard Jane Jones the Testatrix within named sign Seal & publish and declare the same will & codicil respectively to be her last will and Testament and at the doing thereof she was of sound mind and memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge. Signature (Illegible)

Probated December 27, 1732. Inventory 27 July next. Acct. 10 Feb. filed 2 March 1733.

Will Abstracts

LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF ELLIS JONES: Abstracts of Philadelphia Co., PA Wills, 1726-1747, Will Abstracts

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834

JONES, ELLIS. City of Philadelphia. Weaver. 3 mo. 22, 1722/3. September 23, 1727. E.60. Wife and Exec: Jane. Kinsman: John Pugh. Witnesses: Ellis Jones (his mark), John Jones, John Jones Junr.

Possible connection to our Ellis Jones / Listed here for consideration only - not proven:

Wills of Chester Co., PA, 1778-1800, Will Abstracts Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834

BLISS, SUSANNA. Widow. W. Providence, late Philadelphia. August 8, 1775. November 15, 1779. To cousin David Jones eldest son of brother ELLIS JONES 5 shillings. To cousin Charles Jones 1 shilling. To cousin Rebecca, wife of Thomas Kerey 1 shilling. To Mary daughter of sister Mary Skelton £10. To step-daughter Susanna Bliss £5. Mentions the remainder of land and real estate left me by the Will of grandmother Jane Jones. Remainder to cousin William Jones of W. Providence, also executor. Wit: Josiah Lewis, James Regester, Josiah Lewis, Jr.

Following is a Ellis Jones who witnessed the following will:

Abstracts of Philadelphia Co., PA Wills, 1682-1726, Will Abstracts Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834

BARNES, JOHN. Philadelphia. Yeoman. August 17, 1706. January 13, 1710/11. C. 240. Wife Mary. Kinsman John Barnes. Daughter-in-law Sarah wife of William Dilwin of Philadelphia., saddler, and her children John and Elizabeth. John son of Stephen Miller. Richard Gove. Thomas Chalkley. Samuel Cart. Everhard Boulton. Thomas Canby. Robert Fletcher. Morris Movrin of Abington, yeoman. Brothers and sisters of John Barnes if they come over to this province. John Otter and Joshua Hastings mentioned. Executors: Anthony Morris, John Goodsonn and John Webb. Witnesses: ELLIS JONES, Thomas Story and Samuel Harriott.

Following is a will that both Ellis Jones and Jane Jones witnessed:

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834

BELLIS (BELLOWS), MATTHIAS. August 27, 1711. January 2, 1711/12. C. 283. Children William, Matthias, Joseph, Ann, Mary and Martha. Executrix: Wife Magdalen. Overseers: Anthony Morris and Christopher Blackburn. Witnesses: Anthony Morris, ELLIS JONES AND JANE JONES.

Resource Notes

There is no source for middle name of Emmanuel. He is listed as Ellis Jones in immigration records in in his Will.

Sources

1. ↑ Davis et all, History of Bucks county...

• Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births, Deaths and Burials, 1688-1826; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: JA1.1. U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 for Ellis Jones Death Date 18:28, 17 June 2018 (UTC)

• Abstracts of Philadelphia Co., PA Wills, 1726-1747, Will Abstracts

• Source; Warren G. Cantrell, 8/31/1998.

• Mildred Butts, Jul 8, 2002.

• Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s Author: Gale Research Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2010.Original data - Filby, P. William, ed. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA

• Ellis Jones on Find A Grave: Memorial #148821004 Updated 28 August 2021.

Acknowledgements

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