Francis Wilkinson (abt. 1670 - bef. 1737)

Born about 1670 in Antrim, Ireland [uncertain]

Husband of Frances (Moore) Wilkinson — married 16 Jun 1692 in County Antrim, Ireland

Descendants

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Biography

Francis was a Friend (Quaker)

Francis Wilkinson was one of the Scots-Irish Immigrants to America 1718 onwards.

We know of Francis Wilkinson from his son Joseph's records in the Quaker Meetings of Chester Co., PA. As a Quaker living in Ireland, Francis was most probably from the second generation of Welsh Quaker immigrants to Ulster. Francis is important as the progenitor of this Wilkinson Family before their arrival in America.

From Joseph's letter of dismissal dated 23 Feb 1737, we learn the family was from Ballinacree, County Antrim, Ireland. And, we learn that Francis had died prior to the date of the letter; as Joseph is listed as "Son to Francis Wilkinson Deced." Of note, son Joseph's marriage records from Kennett MM mentions parents. Does this indicate that Francis' wife, Joseph Wilkinson's mother, also immigrated to Pennsylvania and was still alive in 1740; or, is this simply Elizabeth Fisher's parents?

The biography of John W. Wilkinson's (b. 27 May 1793 in North Carolina) states that four of Francis' sons -- Joseph, Thomas, William, Samuel -- three of his daughters, and nephew Francis Wilkinson immigrated to Chester Co., PA in about 1737. As Irish Quakers, the Wilkinson descendants were part of the Scot-Irish Migration System to America.

Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, 1682-1750, pp. 370-371: At Ulster Province Meeting, 5 Mo. 2, 1698, Francis Wilkinson was appointed to inquire into the "clearness" of John Hunter, of Ballymoney, who desired to marry Jane Sterling of Coleraine, County, Antrim."

Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, 1682-1750, pp. 370-371: Joseph Wilkinson, unmarried, from Ballinacree Meeting, County Antrim, dated 2 Mo. 23, 1737, received 12 Mo. 16, 1737. A "Son to Francis Wilkinson Deced." Has lived within "the Compass of this Meeting [in Ireland] from his Childhood."

Research Notes

No Quaker birth or death record located. Birthdate estimated based on marriage date. Related to Israel Wilkinson (abt.1669-)?

Sources

• “Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Marriages,” database with images, FindMyPast (https://www.findmypast.ie/transcript?id=IRE%2FQUAKER%2FULSTER%2FMAR%2F003294%2FG : accessed 21 July 2020), marriage of Fransis Wilkinson and Franses Moore on 16d 4mo (Jun) 1692; citing Ulster Quarterly Meeting1674-1693, Ulster Friends Trustees Ltd.
• Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, 1682-1750, pp. 370-371
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org), entry for Francis Wilkinson; citing Immigration of Irish Quakers to Pennsylvania, 1682-1750, http://search.ancestry.com/collections/7516/records/454.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org), entry for Francis Wilkinson; citing Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1790-1974, http://search.ancestry.com/collections/1554/records/2188446, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington D.C; Naturalization Petitions for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1795-1930; NARA Series: M1522; Reference: (Roll 156) Petition Nos 30561-30735.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org), entry for Francis Wilkinson; citing Genealogy of Pres. Richard Nixon, "the best known Moore was James Moore, of Balliinacree, 3 miles west of Ballymoney, his name in Quaker records 1675-1727. His will is probated in 1728, http://www.nixonlibrary.gov/virtuallibrary/documents/whsfreturned/WHSF_Box_10/WHSF10-16.pdf, Nixon Library.Sources. Landed Gentry of Ireland by Burkel Ancestors & Descendants ofAndrew Moore by JAM Passmore, 1897: Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania by A C Myers, 1902; Public Record Office, Belfast, copied from the virtual library of Nixon...."west of Ballymoney. He was likely a cousin of James Moore (352) (pg 52). His name appears in Quaker records from 1675 until his death in 1728. Hiswill was written Dec 29-1727 and probated in 1728. A number of Quaker services and meetings were held at his house. His wife was Elizabeth.He had ten children.1. William Moore b c1674 m Clotworthy, settled at KilleadChildrena John, Clotworthy, James, Jean (Whitsitt)2. Alice Moore b c1676 m 10m 17-1697, at her father!s, Thomas Erwin3. James Moore b c1678 m 10m 24-1701 Susanna Whitsitt -Ballinacree . Sona William m Mary Gregg,4. George Moore b c1680 m 1m 2-1702, at Lurgan, Mary Hoope Children. William, James, George, Sarah, ElizabethS. John Moore b 6m 9-1682 m 4m 24-1702, at Lurgan, Ruth Hoope Children. William b 8m 21-1704" Francis b 2m 1-1705, Eleanor b 2m 24-1707, James b 5m 9-1708, Robert b 4m 9-1709 6. Joseph Moore b c1684 m 12m 6-1706/07, at Grange, Susanna Brady Children, William b 1708, James b 1710, John b 1712, Joseph b 1716, Samson d 1775. George 7. Sarah Moore ml Hendersonl m2 12m 9-1708, at her father's, Joseph Courtney8. Elizabeth Moore m 11m 2-1705, at her father's, Joseph Whitsitt9. Daughter m Crockett10 •. Frances Moore m Wilkinson.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org), entry for Francis Wilkinson; citing Frances Wilkinson father to Joseph, Evan, Ann, and Samuel, named in 'Irish Quakers' book by Albert Cook Myers, Albert Cook Myers," Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania 1684-1750 with their early history in Pennsylvania" Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. pages 370 ., P. 370 Frances Wilkinson whose home was Ballynacree, Ireland is told as being the father of Joseph Wilkinson, Irish emigrant, to Bradford Mm in 12th month, 1737 in his certificate. parts of which are in this book by Albert Myers."JOSEPH WILKINSON, unmarried, from Ballinacree Meeting, County Antrim, dated 2 Mo. 23, 1737. received 12th Month 1737 at Bradford meeting, Chester, Pennsylvania- A "Son to Francis Wilkinson Deced. Has lived within "the Compass of this Meeting" from his Childhood."2. page 371- "Francis Wilkinson ' seems to have resided near Ballinacree, orBallymoney, County Antrim, and besides his son Joseph, probablyhad other children : Evan, Ann, and Samuel, all of whom cameto Pennsylvania about the same time as Joseph. At UlsterProvince Meeting. 5 Mo. 2, 169S, Francis Wilkinson was appointedto inquire '!to the "clearness " of John Hunter, of Ballymoney,who desired to marry Jane Sterling, of Coleraine, County Antrim."