Isabelle (Weldon) Carver (abt. 1689 - abt. 1747)

Born about 1689 in Barony of Kendale, Ireland

Wife of John Carver Jr — married 28 Oct 1716 in Abington Monthly Meeting

Descendants

Died about 10 Jan 1747 at about age 58 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America

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Biography

Isabelle (Weldon) Carver was a an early settler in Pennsylvania.

Isabelle was a Friend (Quaker)

Isabelle's origins are unknown, although it is commonly repeated that she was from the "Barony of Kendale in Ireland"^[1] The first record we have is from the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting for her marriage to John Carver:

"John Carver, of Byberry, a certificate in order to marry Isabelle Welden, of Philadelphia Mo. Mtg. Original on file. Received 8 mo. 26, 1716^[2]

Three children of John & Isabel were recorded by the Abington Monthly Meeting^[3]

1. John Carver b.30th of 7 mo 1717
2. Ann Carver b.23rd of 11 mo 1720
3. Isaac Carver b.2nd of 2 mo 1722

unknown origins

Research notes: Does anyone know the original source of the information that Isabelle came from "Barony of Kendale in Ireland"?

Most internet family trees have Isabel from the "Barony of Kendal, Ireland". This information appears to come from Joseph Martindale's 1901 History of the Townships of Byberry and Moreland... (page 264). However, wikipedia has the Barony of Kendal in Westmoreland, England. There is no similarly named place listed in the Baronies of Ireland.

Where did Isabelle come from? Several possible relations appear in the early Philadelphia records. Possibly related:

Ann Weldin, received 9mo 25, 1717 by Chester Monthly Meeting from Killcommon Monthly Meeting in Wicklow Ireland ^[4]

Ely Welding, who names an Ely (Eli) Carver in his will dated 1763, proven 1771.

Tipperary, Ireland - Weldon's

Joseph Weldon, witness to the will of William Erwin December 3, 1717. Mr. Erwin names Thomas Coeburn "friend" and executor, names Thomas Coeburn Sr. and his sons Thomas Coeburn Jr. and Joseph Coeburn. ^[5]

Thomas Coebourn Sr. is said to have arrived in 1682 with his wife Elizabeth, and sons William and Joseph.^[6]

Thomas Coebourn Jr. was received by the Chester MM along with his wife and children 10mo 27, 1714 from Carshell MM in Tipperary, Ireland. ^[6]

Elizabeth Weldon; born 1682 Cashel, Boyton Roth, Tipperary, Ireland; married Thomas Barger July 24, 1692 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland; died 1750 in Maiden Creek Township, Berks PA ^[7].

Abel Barger son of Thomas Barger & Elizabeth Weldon was born 03 July 1701 in Ballyslattin, County Tipperary, Ireland. He came to PA in 1716/1717 with his parents, who were Quakers.^[8]

Deaths in Ireland

Children of John & Ann Weldon: Nathan (d.1704, age1), Daniel (d 1706, age 1); Anne (d.1710, age 3), Thomas (d 1712, about 18)

Father of John Weldon: William (d.1705)

Marriages in Ireland

Elisabeth Weldon of Boytonrath, Cashel (d/o William Weldon of Boytonrath) married Thomas Barger 5 mo 24day 1692

John Weldon (s/o William Weldon of County Carlow) married Anne Banford 1693

Sarah Weldon of Knockgraffon (d/o William Weldon of Knockgraffon) married John Roylance in Knockgraffon 1696

Susanna Weldon of Cashel married Moses Coates in Cashel 6mo 4day 1715

Sources

1. ↑ The Barony of Kendale is in Westmoreland, England. See the discussion above regarding Isabelle's origins Powell-5629
2. ↑ Myers, Albert Cook, 1874-1960. Quaker Arrivals At Philadelphia, 1682-1750: Being a List of Certificates of Removal Received At Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends. Philadelphia: Ferris & Leach, 1902; pg.67
3. ↑ Abington MM, minutes 1629-1812 pg.9
4. ↑ Myers, Albert Cook. Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, 1682-1750. Swarthmore, PA (1902)
5. ↑ Willis: Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825: Chester Co. PA, Will Book A pages 1-100 contributed by Thera. usgwarchives.net
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Myers, Albert Cook. Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, 1682-1750. Swarthmore, PA (1902) openlibrary.org
7. ↑ Weldon-637
8. ↑ Joel Barger. Query from September 1999 Archive BERKS-PA list

see also:

• Davis, William W.H., "A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania." 1905; ISBN 0-8063-4863-1 Google Books

• Ancestry.com database U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 (subscription required); Abington Monthly Meeting, minutes 1629-1812
• Notes on interpreting Quaker Records

Acknowledgement

• Thank you to Andrea Powell for contributions to this profile