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William Amos (1718 - 1814)

William Amos aka Amoss
Born in Joppa, Baltimore, Province of Marylandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 1739 in St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland,map
Descendants descendants
Died at age 95 in Harford, Maryland, United Statesmap
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William was a Friend (Quaker)

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Biography

Birth: St. John's Parish Register
"Wm Amoss son of Wm. Amoss & Ann, his wife was born the 3rd of March in the y'r of our Lord 1718."[1]

Obituary

Published 19 Mar 1814 in the Virginia Argus (Richmond, Virginia)

     Departed this life, in Harford County, Maryland, on the 26th ult in the 97th year of his age, WILLIAM AMOS, a much revered member of the Society of Friends, and 76 years a minister thereof.
     It was in the early part of his life, while exercising the functions of an officer in the militia, that it was revealed to him that the kingdom of Christ was a "peaceable kingdom," therefore conferring not with flesh & blood, he was obedient to the Heavenly vision—resigned his commission—and united himself in religious fellowship with the society of Friends, hath ever since continued his exertions, successfully we believe both by precepts and example, to turn men to rightousness. His own life was indeed an exemplification of meekness, piety, resignation, benevolence and charity.
     He was a great promoter of peace & justice, and was frequently called on by his fellow citizens to perform the christian duty of mediator, and he had the satisfaction to find that his exertions to restore harmony were very generally crowned with success.
     In the year 1806, as many of his descendants as could be conveniently notified, were convened, at his particular request, in Friends Meeting House in Lombard st. Baltimore, to the number of about one hundred and forty; when he very pathetically and affectionately addressed them on the great subject of their everlasting welfare. One of his great, great grand children was present on this accasion.
     This venerable patriarch was the father of a numerous progeny, amounting it is believed to nearly 360. The following is a correct return of them as far as hath been ascertained: children, 16; grand children 92; great grandchildren, 133; great great grand children, 8; total—249.

Research Notes

William and his 2nd wife appear to be living with their son Luke in 1810:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 4
Number of Household Members: 8

  • 1810 Census: "United States Census, 1810"
    citing Page: 694; Affiliate Publication Number: M252;
    FamilySearch Record: XH2X-PWM (accessed 6 May 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBS-63T
    Luke Amoes in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, United States.

Sources

  1. Birth: Film number: 007835986 > image 356 of 1164
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3L-Z95Y-L (accessed 6 May 2023)
  • Birth: Film number: 007835986 > image 356 of 1164
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3L-Z95Y-L (accessed 6 May 2023)
  • 2nd Marriage: "U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935"
    Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2189 #1107384064 (accessed 6 May 2023)
    Willm Amos marriage to Martha Bull on 26 Jun 1765 in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • 1790 Census: "United States Census, 1790"
    citing Page: 72,73; Affiliate Publication Number: M637; Line: 18082;
    FamilySearch Record: XHKT-JML (accessed 6 May 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY8-SNZ7
    William Amos in Bush, Harford, Maryland, United States.
  • 1800 Census: "United States Census, 1800"
    citing p. 80, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 11; FHL microfilm 193,664.
    FamilySearch Record: XH5R-YNC (accessed 6 May 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR84-VL7 Image number 00107
    William Amors in District 3, Harford, Maryland, United States.
  • Death: "U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935"
    Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2189 #1101756014 (accessed 6 May 2023)
    William Amos death 26 Feb 1814 (born 1 May 1717) in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Family Book: Stephens, Gertrude Louise Johnson, Children of Mt. Soma, Baltimore (now in Harford) County, Maryland, pp. 627-633
  • Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #154412424 (accessed 6 May 2023)
    Memorial page for William Amos II (3 Mar 1718-26 Feb 1814), citing Friends Cemetery, Fallston, Harford County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by LifeSavR (contributor 47157576).




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