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DIRECTORY

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BOROUGH OF CHESTER,

FOR THE YEARS 1859-60 ; ^-^

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FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT TO THE PRESENT TIME ; THE NAMES
OF ALL THE INHABITANTS, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED, THEIE
OCCUPATIONS, PLACES OF BUSINESS, AND DWELLING HOUSES ;
A LIST OF THE STREETS OF THE BOROUGH; STATISTICS
OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS ; THE LOCATION
AND TIME OF HOLDING SERVICE IN THE
CHURCHES ; THE TIME OF ARRIVAL AND
DEPARTURE OF THE DIFFERENT
LINES OF travel; THE TIME
AND PLACE OF MEETING OF
THE VARIOUS SOCIE-
TIES AND ASSO-
CIATIONS.

ALSO, THE CARDS OF THE PRINCIPAL MERCHANTS,

ARTIZANS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN

OF THE BOROUGH.

\\ai.LIAM AVHITEHEAD, Pviblisliex-,

WEST CHESTER:

£. F. James, Steam Power Book and Job Printer
1859.

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PREFACE.

In presenting to the people of Chester its History
and Directory, the author is fully aware of the failure
to arrive at perfect accuracy of detail. As it regards
the History, he has only attempted its narration. A
perfect History of the Borough, embracing varied?
and wide ranges of interest, would require time, care>
long and thorough research ; such as none but an en-
thusiastic antiquarian would undertake. He can only
hope that in pioneering the way, he may induce some
one of much better investigating and literary ability
to carry out to its proper completion the labor that is
only begun. • W. W.

HISTORICAL SKETCH.

THE BOROUGH OF CHESTER,

The most ancient town and county seat in Penn-
sylvania, is situated upon the right bank of the
Delaware river, in the south-eastern part of the State,
15 miles south-west of the city of Philadelphia. Its
latitude north is 39° 50' 45^', longitude from Wash-
ington 1° 39' 27'' east, and from Greenwich 75° 22'
05" west. It was constituted a corporate town as
early as 1690. The corporate limits are bounded on
the north and west by Chester township, east by Rid-
ley creek, and south by the Delaware river. Its ter-
ritorial dimensions are two miles from east to west,
and one and a quarter from north to south, contain-
ing about 1610 acres.

It stands upon a strip of alluvion running from one
half to one mile from the river, formed by its receding
waters. The upper stratum of clay lies upon a for-
mation of aggregated rock of primitive character, of
which Gneiss is the prevailing variety. This granitic
structure crops out upon the banks of the creeks, fur-
nishing solid and compact material for building and
other purposes. About half a mile inland, and run-
ning westward from Ridley creek, embracing 40 or
50 acres, immediately beneath the clay lies a stratum
of decomposed reeds, intermixed with mud, resem-
bling turf in quality, being fusible like that material.
The superstratuui of clay is of fine quality and its
depth in some places reaches 14 feet; affording a most
abundant supply of material for the manufacture of

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brick, of which the buildings of modern date are al-
most solely constructed.

The great highway of travel and communication,
previous to the era of railroads, was the broad and
sweeping Delaware, whose tides so constantly bear
the whitened sails of commerce and throw into the
luxurious lap of the more fortunate metropolis of the
state, the fabrics and wealth of distant climes. Op-
posite the town the river is over one mile in width,
with a channel thirty-two feet in depth, bordered by
a country enriched by the labor of industrious and
skillful husbandry. Chester and Ridley creeks, which
empty into the Delaware here, within three-fourths of
a mile of each other, and into which its tides run for
three miles, are available to a profitable extent for the
transportation of tonnage ; and the former, winding
almost through the heart oif the town, enables the riv-
er craft to enter and land their freights near the cen-
ter of trade.

In the time of the early settlements, the channel of
the Delaware ran quite near the northern shore, and
vessels could approach the bank and be secured to the
trees which grew upon it. As society and its wants
increased, this aspect of the shore changed. The
main cause of the change was the construction of two
piers. The time at which the first were constructed
is not known; but about the year 1815, those at
Market and Edgmont streets, running out 500 feet be-
yond high water mark, were constructed. The chan-
nel being thus thrown farther from the shore, the space
between the piers, as also the spaces upon either side,
became the depositories of mud and detritus held in
solution, from which has sprung a rank growth of
reeds, presenting a view quite uninteresting. Land
thus in the process of formation will eventually be
reclaimed for useful purposes, and the now unsightly
mud yet become localities for the thronged avenues
of trade.

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HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 7

DELAWARE RIYER— DISCOVERY.

The Indians called the Delaware Lenape Wihittnck.
or "the rapid stream of the Lenape f the Dutch called
it the South River, in contradistinction to the Hudson,
or North River. Its present name was given in hon-
or of Lord Delaware, who died at its capes in 1G18.
In an official report by a Dutch Chamber in 1644, it
was claimed that the ''South River was visited in 1598,
and two forts erected upon it." Sir Walter Raleigh
and Lord Delaware are likewise claimed as discover-
ers ; but it is not probable that the former ever was
in the country, and as the latter did not visit the bay
until 1610, one year after the visit of Hudson, his
claim could not be recognized. The discovery of its
bay, or embouchure, we believe is fairly attributed to
Hendrick Hut 1 son, who entered it in the ship Cres-
cent, on the 28th of August, 1609. It does not ap-
pear that he pursued his way up the bay any great
distance, thus leaving to other adventurers the explo-
ration of its waters amid the higher regions fringed
by primeval forest.

The river was thus spoken of in 1656 — "This river
Delaware is considered the finest of all North Ameri-
ca, being wide, deep, and navigable; abounding in
fish, especially an abundance of sturgeons, of whose
roes a great quantity of cavejar might be made.

Though settlements were made by the Dutch at
Manhattan, now New York city, as early as 1610, no
settlements upon the Delaware were known to exist
prior to 1623; when Cornelius May, with a colony
from Holland, entered the river, and sailed as far up
as Gloucester, on the Jersey shore. May built a fort
which he called Fort Nassau, for protection against
the Indians. The colony failed of its object, and its
members moved to the vicinity of the North River.

The next settlement attempted by the Dutch was
under the lead of De Yries, who landed at Lewis'

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creek, near Cape Henlopen, in 1631. This settle-
ment was likewise a failiiie, its members having been
cut off b}^ the vengeance of the Indians.

SWEDES.

The first colony ol Swedes was planted in the
spring of 1638, by Minuit, under the patronage of
Queen Christina. The colonists landed at Christina,
(now Wilmington,) and took the usual precaution of
building means of defence.

The next in historical order, was a settlement by a
few Enolish families at Salem, in 1640, or 1641. But
they were soon expelled l)y the united influence and
remonstrances of the Dutch and Swedes. In the
same year an English exploring party went as high
up as the river Schuylkill, and entering that river,
took possession and began the cultivation of the soil.
As in the former case the Dutch, jealous of their juris-
diction, took successful measures for the expulsion of
these settlers.

The second effort of the Swedes to plant a colony
upon the shores of the Delaware, was in 1643, under
John Printz, a Lieutenant Colonel in the service of
Queen Christina. He fixed upon the pleasant spot
known as Tinicum, the present site of the Lazaretto,
where its bold shore, broad expanse of river, naviga-
ble creek and inviting country, courted the stay of the
emigrant. The settlement was named New Gotten-
burg. Printz was a man of energy and determination,
and within a year after his arrival had erected three
forts, one at Christina, one at Tinicum and one at
Elsinburgh, the latter being at the mouth of Salem
creek.

At Upland many of the Swedes derived their titles
to land from the Duke of York ; as deeds from him
are extant, of the date of 1668. The precise time of
settlement, or under whose leadership it was effected,
no dates, we believe, can verify ; but it could not

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 9

have been much later than those of their country-
men east and west of them ; and the most truthful
supposition is, tliat the spot was settled by offshoots
from New Jersey, Christina and Tinicum: in other
words, the Swedes spread themselves 'all along shore,'
founding settlements where localities seemed inviting
and eligible. This seems to be confirmed by Day,
wlio, in speaking of the settlement of Printz, says, —
"small hamlets were settled at various places along the
shore and further inland."

Controversies between the Dutch and Swedes com-
menced early for right of possession and possession
itself. They spread over many years, requiring too
much detail for an extended examination*. By right
of discovery, settlement and treaties with the natives,
the former claimed from Manhattan southward upon
both sides of the Delaware river as far as its capes ;
the latter claimed, likewise, by discovery and settle-
ment, and as they founded colonies upon the river,
collisions, with varying success to each party, was the
consequence. Notwithstanding this, time and inter-
course softened down their mutual asperity, and in all
these settlements Dutch and Swedes lived together,
the intermixture gradually producing relations of
amity and social regard. When Penn arrived at
New Castle and Upland, they were found in this con-
dition, and jointly welcomed the new ruler.

As the Dutch claimed' almost as "large a charter as
the wind," when the prevailing power of England
dispossessed them of all their American possessions, the
latter government also took ample scope and verge,
with no boundary southward. The Lion laid his paw
with emphatic force upon every rood claimed by for-
mer belligerents, and prepared to rule all their pre-
vious possessions. The fall of Manhattan was the
signal of acquiescence every where, on the part of
those who sought the triumph of Sweden or Holland.

The Indian name of the settlement at Chester was

10 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Mecoponaca ; the Swedes named it Upland, after a
province of Sweden, upon the Gulf of Bothnia. Its
chanQ-e to Chester is said to have been under the fol-

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lowing circumstances: — Shortly after the arrival of
Penn, turning to his friend Pearson, who had been a
companion of his voyage, he said, "Providence has
brought us here safely ; thou hast been the companion
of my toils ; what wilt thou that I should call this
place ?'' Pearson replied ^'Chester, in remembrance
of the city from whence I came.'' Penn replied, "it
shall be called Chester, and when I divide the land
into counties I will call one of them by the same name
also."

Says Ferris, "it was a considerable town in 1682;"
and the Rev. Mr. Hall, a very candid writer, in speak-
ing of its condition in 1696, says, "Chester is men-
tioned as one of the four great market towns, and as
'mightily enlarged in this latter improvement.' But
it is hardly presumable that at either of these dates,
it could have numbered many inhabitants, as in 1672
Ferris states that "the country between Amboy and
New Castle was a wilderness, and the site of Phila-
delphia inhabited by Indians. Travellers, in order to
avoid rivers and creeks, passed inland several miles
from the Delaware." It is stated, too, in reference
to that period, "that the Swedish settlementat Upland
is not mentioned." Campanius says, "there was a fort
built there some time after its settlement," and Fer-
ris adds, "But as no mention is made, by any other
chronicler, of a fortification or regular military sta-
tion at Upland, it is probable that fort, in this case,
must be understood to mean a strong house, or place
of security in case of a sudden attack by the Indians.
Such liouses are often mentioned by the writers of
that time." "The house of defence at Upland" is
spoken of in 1677, in which year it was ordered to
be fitted for the use of the Court.

National and religious ties kept the Swedes a homo-

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 11

geneous people in the new settlements, long preserving
their habits and customs. Says Mr. Ruclmanin 1697,
"we live scattered among the English and Quakers,
yet our language is preserved as pure as any where in
Sweden : there are about 1200 persons that speak it."
They were treated by the Indians with great consid-
eration, in relation to which the Rev. Eric Eiork ob-
serves— "the Indians and we are os one people; we
live in much greater friendship with them than with
the English ; they call the Swedes in their language,
their own people.'' Penn regarded them as among
the original settlers of the country; pioneers in the
path of adventure and suifering, and received them
upon his landing "with great kindness." Upon that
occasion Captain Lasse Cock, was deputed by them,
as a distinct people, to address the Proprietor on their
behalf. He did so, assuring Penn that "they would
love, serve and obey him with all they possessed." To
show his confidence in them, two of their countrymen,
Anders Bengtson and Sven Svenson,were appointed
among the members of the first Assembly, and Penn's
description of them is, "they are plain, strong, indus-
trious people. They kindly received me, as well as
the English, who were but few before the people con-
cerned with me came among them. I must needs
commend their respect to authority and kind behavior
to the English.^'

AVhilst the Dutch held a short sway over the settle-
ments upon the Delaware in 1763, they were divded
into three counties or judicial districts. The most
northern was Upland, its seat having the same name.
This division was continued under the English Gov-
nor, Andross.

INDIAN TRIBES.

The Indian Tribes upon the Delaware river were
the Lenni Lenape, signifying original people. The
nation was divided into three principal tribes, under

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the respective titles of the Unamis or Turtle, Una-
lachtgos or Turkeys, and Monsejs or Woif ; which
were subdivided into numerous subordinate tribes.
The Algonquin was their common language, various-
ly modified by dialects, probably springing from the
variations of locality, intercourse with neighboring
tribes, and the adoption of phrases from the frag-
ments of stranger tribes that sought their protection
or alliance. Among the traditions of the Lenape
was one of a character somewhat obscure, yet extant
during the early settlements of the Swedes, to the
effect that their nation had come from the setting sun,
the west, and conquered a people, whose mounds,
scattered over the great western valley, give evidence
of a nation of higher civilization than could be accor-
ded to the Indian race.

The Unamis and Unalachtgos occupied the country
along: the coast, between the sea and the Blue Mourf-
tains ; and their settlements extended from the Hud-
son to the Potomac. Among- the settlers they were
known as the Delaware Indians, and doubtless were
the same whose council fires lighted the waves of the
lordly river, the banks of which the early pioneers of
civilization sought as a homestead. They kindl}'- wel-
comed the peaceful followers of Fox, and the testimo-
ny of Pern is, that "In liberality they excel; nothing
is too good for their friend; give them a fine gun,
coat, or other thing, it may pass twenty hands before
it sticks; light of heart, strong affections, but soon
spent. The most merry creatures that live, feast and
dance perpetually ; they never have much, nor want
much ; wealth circulateth like blood ; all parts par-
take ; and though none shall want what another hath,
yet exact observers of property."

ARRIVAL OF PENN.

To seek an asylum for the members of his faith
was prominent among the motives of Penn, in first vis-

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 13

itini^ tlic New World. His charter for the Province
of Pennsylvania, obtained from Charles II, is dated
^[arch 4th, 1681. Pie embarked for his province in
1682, in the sliip Welcome, commanded by Capt.
Grconaway, and arrived at New Castle on the 27th
of October, of that 3'ear, where he was welcomed with
much affection by those who represented the various
nations of which the colony was composed. Says Du-
ponceau, "English, Welsh, Dutch, Germans and In-
dians, all crowded to hail the great man whom they
had been expecting for one long year, and whose fame
had already preceded him to these distant regions."
The Lenni Lenape, likewise, had their representative
in the person of the great T'amane??^, "who," says the
same gifted author, "is said never to have had his
equal for virtue and goodness."

Penn landed at Upland in the early part of No-
vember, but a few days after that at New Castle. Here,
with his friends, he was received with similar demon-
strations of regard, and hospitably entertained by
Robert Wade, a leading and wealthy Friend, who re-
sided very near the spot \vhere the landing was ef-
fected, and owned land for some distance back into the
country. Wade's was known as the Essex House, and
stood upon the site of the commodius brick house now
at the northwest corner of Penn and Front streets,
owned and occupied by Capt. Rich. Ross, and which
was built by Jesse M. Eyre, in 1850. The southeast
gable of Wade's house fronted the river Delaware, its
southwest front was towards Essex street, and its
front porch looked out upon Chester creek. It was
about two hundred yards from wliere Chester creek
now flows into the Delaware, but much nigher in the
dayr of Penn, the creek at that time extending its wa-
ters more westward. It stood, though in ruins, until
nearly 1800, and its foundations were struck upon in ex-
cavating the cellar for the present building. Between
Wade's house and the river, stood the ancient pines

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and walnuts, that waved a welcome to the peaceful
footsteps of a commonwealth's founder. One of the
walnuts yet remain, but the last of the pines was fell-
ed by a storm in 1846. A holly tree, which grew
near the centre of where Penn and Front streets now
intersect, likewise flourished in 1682, and was known,
subsequently, as Penn's Holly; it died in 1859.

The exact spot of the landing is recognized as be-
ing near the south front of the residence of J. M.
Broomall, Esq., about forty feet from the porch, and
fifty feet eastward of the line of Penn street. Its
locality is preserved by a Pine tree, planted under
the auspices of Mr. Broom all and the Historical So-
ciety of Pennsylvania. This tree is the successor of
the last venerable pine, and it is hoped that it may
ong flourish upon and shade the consecrated spot.

FIRST PEOVINCIAL ASSEMBLY.

Upon the 4th of December, of the year in which
Penn landed, he convened at Chester the first Assem-
bly that ever gave laws to the Province. It was com-
posed of members of the Province, consisting of
Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia counties, and for
the three lower counties, New Castle, Kent and Sus-
sex. The Assembly chose Nicholas Moore their
chairman. An act of union was passed on the 7th of
December, annexing the three lower counties to the
Province, likewise a framework of govornment for
the new commonwealth. The Dutch, Swedes and
others who were deemed foreigners, were recognized
-; as citizens, and laws which had been drawn up in
England were passed upon. The meeting of the As-
sembly continued three days, having been character-
ized by harmony and candor. In this short period of
time sixty -nine acts, or rather sections of an act, were
passed, entitled "The great law, or body of laws, of
the Province of Pennsylvania and the territories
thereunto belonging.

HISTORY OP THE BOROUGH. 15

In this act, provision is made for liberty of con-
science, and the preservation of society from the va-
rious evils and crimes to which a people in the mass
are subjected. None of its provisions is believed now
to be in force. To tliose who are anxious to examine
them, they can be found at length in Hazard's Annals
of Pennsylvania, p. 619.

The 'place of meeting of this first legislative body
in the Province, was subsequently known as the Old
Assembly House. The building stood upon the west
side of what is now Edgmont street, about one hun-
dred and twenty feet north of Filbert, on ground now
owned by Joshua P. & Wm. Eyre; it was removedin
1842. It was built of brick and used by the Friends
as a place of worship from 1688 to 1736 — the last
use, previous to its demolition, to which it was devo-
ted, was for the purpose of a Cooper's shop.

Having made Chester the original place of legisla-
tion, the people very sanguinely believed that Penn
would make it the metropolis of his Commonwealth.
For such a hope there were very substantial reasons.
Here, the Delaware, with its wide reach of waters,
its deep channel and bold shore, its interior country
finely adapted to tillage, and with most eligible mill
sites ; its tall forests furnishing substantial material
for structures ; a picturesqucncss that in time would
give beauty to an extensive landscape ; and a colony
imbued, for the most part, with his own religious sen-
timents, already planted by the arts of peace, and
vigorous sinews ready to build up and extend improve-
ment, were circumstances, well calculated to weigh
upon the mind of the benevolent commoner.

But there were other circumstances of a counter-
acting tendency that prevailed. Though not posi-
tively known, two, with propriety may be suggested.
Previous to leaving Chester he deputed a commission
consisting of Wm. Crispin, John Bezar and Nathaniel
Allen, "to have the rivers and creeks, sounded on mi

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side of the Delaware river, especially at Upland, in
order to settle a great town, and be sure to make
your choice where it is mo&t navigable, high, dry and
healthy ; that is, where most ships may best ride, of
deepest draft of water, if possible to load or unload
at the bank or key side, without boating and lighter-
ing of it. It would do well if the creek coming into
the river be navigable, at least for boats up into the
country." Under these instructions the commission
extended their examination up the Delaware, and re-
turned with glowing accounts of the locality in that
region. Upon visiting the spot where Philadelphia
was afterwards located, it at once challenged the ad-
miration of Penn and determined his purpose. It
is true that Chester fulfilled his conditions to a very
great extent, but the Schuylkill and the Delaware up-
on either side of his city, with corresponding advan-
tages, seemed to fulfil them better. The other cir-
cumstance, likewise of geographical consideration,
"was in relation to a claim to territory conflicting
with his own. Although he had by a formal act an-
nexed to his province the "three lower counties," now
forming the State of Delaware, and fully believed
that his charter justly covered the country as far south
as Cape Cornelius or Henlopen, he was aware that
Calvert, Lord Baltimore, claimed territory to the 40th
parallel of north latitude. Should he found a me-
tropolis south of that line, and fail to establish a ti-
tle against Calvert, great embarrassment and trouble
must have ensued. It was of some consequence,
therefore, that the disputed territory should be avoid-
ed. It may be observed, however, in relation to this
matter, that Penn barely cleared his distance at Phil-
adelphia, as the southern edge of the city, when Ma-
son and Dixon were sent from England to adjust the
boundaries between Pennsj'lvania and Maryland, was
in latitude 3i)° 56' 29.1'' north.

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 17

SEAT OF JUSTICE.— COURTS.

As the first settlement of Chester County, Chester, or
Upland, early became the Seat of Justice, and the
boundaries of its jurisdiction defined. During the
temporary reversion of the South River province to
the Dutch, in 1673, the authorities at Manhattan em-
powered a majority of the inhabitants to name eight
persons for each Court of Justice. These Courts con-
sisted of '-Justices of the Peace, whereof three to
make a coram, and to liave power of a Court of Ses-
sions, and decide all matters under £20, without appeal,
unless otherwise agreed among themselves. Above
£20, and for crime extending to life, limb and banish-
ment, to admit of appeal to Court of Assize.'^ These
Justices' courts were courts of record of an inferior
grade, yet well adapted to the|yet uncomplicated legal
wants of an infant community. We hear of nothing-
definite relative to these courts until 1676, under Gov.
Andros, for the jurisdiction of En<>:land,who ordered
three courts to be held, one at New Castle, one at
Upland and one at Whoorekills, and that the one at
Upland begin upon the second Tuesday of each
month.

With regard to Upland, we have the following, to
us, very intelligible boundary, by which it will be
seen that it was named, in its juridical powers, in 1678,
as a county. ''This county of Upland to begin from
the north side of Oole Fransen's creek, otherwise
called Steen-Kill, lying on the bight above the Ver-
drietige Hoeck, and from the said creek over to the
single tree point on the east side of this river.'' This
defines the boundary between Upland and New Cas-
tle, whilst the former ran as far northeast as the river
Schuylkill. It must be observed that in speaking of
the courts of Upland, we are not to suppose they
were always held in the village of tliat name. In
those more primitive days they were held at various

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places, to suit the convenience of the inhabitants, and
very often in private houses. Thus in April, 1678,
the court for Upland, was held at the house of Justice
Peter Cock, on Schuylkill; and in March, 1681, "in
the town of Kinsesse, Upland county ;" we find, how-
ever, mention made of court houses in the first named
year.

The clerks of these courts were to be approved by
the Governor, and writs, and other law proceedings,
were to be in the name of His Majesty, Charles II.
The first record at Upland is of a court November 14,
1676, in which matters of both Church and State came
within its jurisdiction. In 1677 "the Upland court
was held at Niels Laerson's house; the expenses
were one hundred guilders." The same year the
court was ordered to levy for expenses of govern-
ment, twenty-six guildei^s for each tyable," payable in
wheat or other products of the soil: the number of
tyables then reckoned in 'Upland jurisdiction being
one hundred and thirty-six.

The first record of Chester County Courts at Up-
land is September 13,1681. The Justices were Wm.
Clayton, Wm. Warner, Robert Wade, Wm. Byles,Otto
Ernest Cock, Robert Lucas, Lassey Cock. Swan Swan-
son, Andreas Bankson. Sheriff, John Test; Clerk,
Thomas Revell.

The proceedings could not have been governed by
very stringent rules of evidence, as we find that "Las-
sey Cock, upon proclamation in this court, that if any
had anything against him, they should declare it; where-
upon Daniel Brenson and Chs. Brigham, upon solemn
attestation, declared that they heard certain Indians
speak against him; the said L. Cock, upon oath, de-
clared his innocence, and was thereupon cleared by
the court." It is not probable that a declaration of
innocence would go quite so far with a court in these
rogueish times. In the February court, 1682, Ches-
ter is named for the first time upon its records. At

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the court lield there in June, 1683, William Penn,
the Proprietory, presided in person.

The first court under the Justices in West Chester,
was held in 1786, in which year the Seat of Justice
Avas removed from Chester, and the courts under
their authority continued until 1791, when they pre-
sided for tlie last time. In the November term of that
year the judges appointed under the Constitution of
1790 took their seats. From 1791 the President
Judges have been,

William A. Atlee from November, 1791.

AV alter Finney 1793.

John J. Henry from February, 1794.

John D. Coxe from May, 1800.

Wm. Tilghman from August, 1805.

Bird Wilson from April, 1806.

John Ross from February, 1818.

Isaac Darlington from July, 1821.

Thomas S. Bell from May, 1839.

John M. Foster (not confirmed) from December, 1846.

James Nill (not confirmed) from May, 1847.

Henry Chapman from April, 1848.

Townsend Haines, elected under the Constitu-
tion of 1838, for ten years, from December, 1851.

REMOVAL OF SEAT OF JUSTICE.

The removal of the court from Upland was ordered
in 1680, and Hazard states, that "Upland Creek,
where the sessions of the court had heretofore been
held, being at the lower end of the county, they re-
solved, 'for the greater ease of the people,' for the
future to sit and meet at the town of Kinsesse, on the
Schuylkill.'' This removal, however, was undoubtedly
but temporary, and a part of the system of accommo-
dation of that time, that justice should be had within
convenient distances to all.

Chester was the Seat of Justice until 1786. Seated
upon the southeastern edge of a widely extended dis-

20 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

trict, those who lived westward became impatient of
so long a travel to the county seat, and resolved to
effect a removal to a more central position. In 1784
an Act of Assembly was procured for this purpose ;
West Chester, better known as the Turk's Head, was
determined upon as the site, and public buildings
were commenced under the active supervision of Col.
Hannum. These proceedings were highly offensive
to the people of Chester, who were jealous of what
they deemed a prescriptive right to its long standing
honors, and active preparations were made to coun-
teract the proceedings of their more inland neigh-
bors. By their exertions the repeal ot the removal
act was effected, and some of the citizens of the ancient
bailiwick of Upland, who were determined upon a yet
more vigorous measure, made preparation to march up
and demolish the Court House in process of erection
at West Chester.

A force, with a field piece, was rallied under Ma-
jor Harper and marched upon the offending village.
Arrived at the Gen. Green tavern, a few miles east-
ward of West Chester, the Major quartered for the
night, resolving upon the ensuing day to effect the
work of destruction. In the meantime, advised of
Harper's movent, Col. Hannum, and some active con-
federates, made preparations during the night for the
defence of the place. Arms and amunition, with
proper quantities of whiskey and 'other refreshments/
were collected, loopholes for musketry made, and men
concentrated in the court rooms.

Upon the ensuing morning Harper marshalled his
force and planted his piece in the vicinity of an emi-
nence, called Quaker Hill, which commandv3d the
Court House, and prepared to batter the walls. At
this juncture, however, some judicious persons got
among Harper's men, and made such representations
as induced a cessation of hostilities. Amicable rela-
tions were soon established, and the Major, after in-

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH.

21

specting the defences, and firing his cannon by way of
a peace rejoicing, made the Old Turk's Head the
theatre of conviviality. A general jollification was
an institution for a time, and the besiegers returned
home quite mellowed by the refreshments of their
hospitable host. Satisfied that no more overt acts
would be made to resist a removal, the Court House
was finished, and in 1786 another act of removal was
procured, under which the transfer of the county gov-
ernment was peacefully consummated. Wm. Gibbons,
then Sheriff of the county, removed the prisoners
from the old jail at Chester the same year. Dr. Dar-
ling-ton characterized the old Court House of West
Chester, a "miserable specimen of architecture,"
and he came very nigh the truth. No proceedings
were instituted against Harper, the West Chester
wao-s contenting themselves with newspaper squibs,
quiUets of wit, and lampoons couched in doggrel

rhvme. t i ^i

Fate takes hopeful revulsions ; flattered by the
sagacity of the unfortunate Uplanders, she once more
turned a smiling face upon them. Thus, when there
seemed to be a'general acquiescence in the depriva-
tion of the Seat of Justice, under which the pubhc
buildings were sold, the organization of the county of
Delaware changed the current of events. The au-
thorities repurchased the public buildings, and Ches-
ter, in 1789, suffering a lapse of but three years,
found her ancient regime in a great measure restored.
The capricious goddess was not yet done with the
well satisfied jurors of Chester; though they rejoiced
in th*e restoration of their well sustained judicial hon-
ors, and enjoved them from 1789 until 1851, a period
of sixty-two Vears, the position of the Borough, yet
too far eastward, wasmade anew, an argument against
,her. The agitation commenced, and in 1847 a law
for the removal of the Seat of Justice having been put
to vote at the October election of that year, the re-

22 DIRECTOEY OF CHESTER.

movalists carried the question by seven hundred ma-
jority. In 1851 the courts were removed to Media,
and the first court was held the same year at the
young metropolis.

But a shadow of hope for Chester grew out
of a decision given by the Supreme Court of the
State, relative to the License Law of 1847, which
was declared unconstitutional, in consequence of hav-
ing been put into operation by a vote of the people.
The removalists, finding that tlie law authorizing re-
moval had efi'ect given it in a similar manner, and
that the opposition thereto held it to be ipso facto
void, endeavored to procure a remedial act, but were
defeated in this movement by the activity of their op-
ponents. The case was then taken to the Supreme
Court, which in its wisdom found a distinction be-
tween the circumstances under which the people
breathed life into the License Law, and those for the
removal of the Seat of Justice ; whereupon the latter
was pronounced constitutional. This closed uj) the
controversy forever upon removal, and Chester, hav-
ing been the seat of judicial power for one hundred
and fifty years, was forced to yield to the uncompro-
mising demands of time : her ancient hall is des-
tined to be trodden no more by the footsteps of the
thronging multitude, who wait with patience upon the
Jaw's delay.

COURT HOUSES.

Different buildings at various times have been used
in which to admiaister justice at Chester. Th^ first
we hear mentioned is in 1677, when "Capt. Jans Jur-
gin was ordered and desired by the Court to warn
his men belonging to his company, and with them to
fit up and finish the house of defence at Upland fit
for the court to sit in, against the next court;" and in-
1679, "Neils Laerson is ordered by court to make or
leave a lane or street from Upland Creek to the house

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 23

of defence or country house, before next court," which
is the building referred to in the first order. This
court house is supposed to have stood upon a lot upon
the east side of Edgmont street, and nearly opposite
the site of the Old Assembly House.

The sites of the first two can only be conjectured,
and the site of the third, though known, contains but
few remains for recognition. It is believed to have
stood thirty feet south of the Old Assemby Building,
and part of one of its walls is still standing as part
of the wall of a dwelling owned by Fi^ederic Fair-
lamb, Esq. The jail was in the cellar, and the bars
of its windows are still in their original position. This
court house was built by Joim Hoskins in 1695, and
conveyed by him to the Commissioners of the county.

The fourth court house, a substantial stone struc-
ture two-stories high, was built in 1724, which date
may be seen upon its south wall, and is in a good state
of preservation. Its position is upon the west side of
Market street, between Work and Free streets. The
building contains the town clock, and its architecture
denotes the olden time, being girded above each story
with roofed projections. The jail, its necessary com-
panion, stood upon the same lot at the corner of Mar-
ket and Work streets, and its walls having been built
upon, now resounds to the hum of machinery, having
been merged into a manufactory of cotton goods.
The front part, on Market street, which was the
Sherifi''s dwelling, may still be seen in pretty good
preservation. The Court House will long stand, al-
beit one hundred and thirty-five years have driven
theii' blasts against it, but the eloquent efforts of the
forensic aspirant, is forever lost to its walls, its glory
having departed by the removal of the seat of justice
to Media. It is now used as a Town Hall, and open-
ed for an indefinite variety of purposes ; lectures, pub-
lic meetings, balls, sales of furniture &c.

24 . DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

REVOLUTION.

In the summer of 1777, the invasion of Pennsylva-
nia by the British forces became evident, and Wash-
ington directed the attention of Congress to the
necessary means of defence. Chester and other conn-
ties of the State were called upon to forward their
quota of men, and under the supervision of General
Wayne a camp was formed at tlie village of Chester.
Upon the 16th of August, 1000 troops were reported
as having arrived at camp. As soon as a hurried dis-
cipline formed the concentrating masses into some-
thing like order and steadiness, batallions were or-
ganized by Gen. Armstrong and despatched upon the
anticipated route of the enemy's approach. A letter
from that officer dated Chester, August 29, 1777,
states that 1800 men, worked out of the chaos of dis-
order into something of definite shape for military op-
erations, were forwarded to Wilmington. This labor
of recruitino- and oro^anizino- went on until the eve of
the battle of Brandywine.

During the 12tli of September, the day subsequent
to that disastrous conflict, Chester, from being the
scene of the marshalling in arms, was pressed by the
Avearied footsteps of the defeated patriots, having been
npon the line of retreat, and selected as a point upon
which to rally for a renewed defence of Philadelphia.
Unable to effect more than the bringing together his
scattered batallions. Washing-ton soon continued his
march northward to be ready to cover any approach
to that city; and a portion of Sir Wm. Howe's troops
took possession of Chester. The occupation ^ the
town continued virtually until the spring of 1778,
when the British army evacuated all their posts in
Pennsylvania.

During the Rebellion known as the Whiskey In-
surrection in 1794, Chester sent a company of Infantry
to the scene of disturbance, under the command of

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 25

Capt. Will. Graham; and in the war of 1812 she fur-
nished a company for Camp Dupont, under the com-
mand of Capt. Samuel Anderson.

ORGANIZATION OF DELAWARE COUNTY

Having lost the seat of Justice in 1786, the citizens
in the eastern part of Chester county endeavored to
secure the organization of a new county to be called
Delaware. This was effected in 1789, the new coun-
ty having been taken from Chester, and is the least
of all the counties in dimensions. Its length is 16
miles, breadth 11; area 177 sq. miles. The popula-
tion in 1790, 9,483; in 1800, 12,809; in 1810, 14,-
734; in 1820, 14,810 ; in 1830, 17,323 ; in 1840, 19,-
791 ; in 1850, 24,679.

EARLY SETTLERS AND LANDS.

The terms a.i;reed upon by Penn whilst in Englanp
in 1681, upon which settlers should possess land, was,
"to those who buy, XI 00 for 5000 acres, free from any
Indian incumbrance, and one shilling quit rent for
100 acres; to those wdio rent, one pence per acre, not
to exceed 200 acres. For servants the master shall
have 50 acres per head, and 50 acres to be given to
every servant when his time is expired.'' For cities
or towns 100 persons could have 50,300 acres survey-
ed and divided to suit their interests. In 1682 we
find some modification of these terms. It became
usual to grant 5000 acres to six purchasers, who chose
land eligible for towns In this w^ay, at Chester and
other^places lands were granted. For purposes of
profit, in 1682, Penn granted to H. Moore and others,
deeds for large bodies of land, and gave them a char-
ter under the title of the Free Society of Traders, to
whom extraordinary privileges were granted.

SWEDISH CHURCH.

Whether the Swedes ever had a church at Chester

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26 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

may fairly be questioned. Says, Ferris "in 1681 the
Swedes had three places of worship, one at Crane-
hook, near Christina, one at Tinicum and one at
Wicaco." In regard to the erection of these we
have definite dates, whilst no mention is made of Up-
land. They could have had no church edifice in 1675,
as it was in that year ordered "that the church at Tin-
icum Island do continue as heretofore ; that it serve
for Upland and parts adjacent." Hazard in speak-
ing of that period, says, — "it is probable there were
at this time but three qjiurches in the present Dela-
ware and Pennsylvania."

"The Swedes," says Rev. Mr. Hall, "were Epis-
copal in their order of the Christian ministry, and
held to liturgical service," and though he surmises
that they may have erected a church in 1682, or as
early as 1650 or 1660, he very properly evinces doubts
upon that point. In the absence of positive testimony ;
from the fact that Tinicum church was but about three
or four miles distant, and water communication con-
venient, and the evident impossibility of every author,
who has written upon the Delaware settlements, fail-
ing to note the fact of a Swedish Church having boon
built at Upland, whilst at every other spot, however
insignificent, the date of erection and their pastors are
minutely given, we cannot avoid the conclusion, that,
however apparent it may be to some minds, the Swedes
never erected a church at Chester. They probably
had a burial place, that now owned by the Episco-
palians, corner of James and Welsh streets, whilst
their place of worship was at Tinicum. It is altogeth-
er out of the question to suppose that Mr. Clay, a
Swedish minister, in his aijnals of the Swedes, and
which had particular reference to their religious in-
terests on the Delaware, would have overlooked their
interests at Upland.

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 2T-

FRIENDS.

Friends found their way up the Delaware in 1676,
and settled in New Jersey. From thence families,
having friendly intercourse with the Swedes, settled
at Upland, Shackamaxon and otlier places. But there
must have been arrivals at Upland previous to this, as
another authority states that the Friends had meet-
ings in their houses at Upland as early as 1675, in
which year Robert Wade came out ; and that they
were visited by Wm. Edmundson, the same year, at
Wade's house, where the first meeting was held. The
first monthly meeting was held at Wade's on the lOth
day of 11th month, 1681, and consisted of Friends of
Upland and Chichester. It was called Chester Month-
ly Meeting, and grew large enough in 1696 to settle
meetings at other places, from which sprung the meet-
ings of Springfield, Providence and Middletown. The
first meeting house of the society at Chester was the
Old Assembly Building, purchased by them in 1688.
They held this building until 1736 ; about that period
the present house, on Market street south of James
was built, and was the place of worship for the vil-
lage and surrounding neighborhood, until the division
of the sect in 1827. At that time, one party of the
dissentients moved its place of worship to Water-
ville, where it has since continued its meetings, leav-:
ing the other in quiet possession of the house at Ches-
ter. Though the Friends were the prevailing sect in
the surrounding country, at an early period, their
number in the town was never great ; and since 1827
they have very sensibly lessened. John Salkeld was
a minister of some note among them in 1750.

EPISCOPALIANS.

The time at which the Episcopalians first associated
together in Chester runs beyond any record which
can now be found. In a notice by the Rev. Mr. Hall,

28 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

he says:^ — "At this late period nothing can be determ-
ined on with respect to the precise time of the erection
of the church edifice of St. Paul ; we may however
venture to say, that the probable date is somewhere
about the year 1650 or 60, and that the Swedes were
probably the first founders.'^ Their record, extant,
extends back to April 14th, 1704, at which time the
congregation worshipped in the old edifice that stood
in the burial ground directly opposite their present
edifice. How long before that date they had occu-
pied it is not known, but Mr. Hall's dates seem to l)e
somewhat early. Whenever the time of building the
original edifice, it is probable tliey were conjoined by
the Swedes, who worshipped with them. The edifice
was repaired in 1702, under the auspices of the "So-
ciety for the Propagation of the Gospel in England,"
and ■^^ e find the Rev. Henry Nicholls was pastor in
1704. The ground upon which the first edifice was
erected, was owned originally by James Sandelands,
a merchant, and owning much property. Tiie proba-
bility is that he gave them the ground, as it is stated
that he was one of the founders of the church. San-
delands died in 1682, at the age of bQ: so that if Mr.
Hall's supposition, with regard to dtito, is correct,
and Sandelands was one of the founders, it is possible
that St. Paul may have been founded between 1660
and 1670.

In 1835 the church underwent repairs; the num^^
ber of pews was increased, a new chancel built,
belfry erected upon the roof, with a bell, a galler-^
thrown across tlie west end of the building, and othe^'
improvements made in accordance with the w^ants o^
that time. In 1850 still furtlier improvements were
effected by the building of the present edifice upon the
north side of James street. The style is Gothic, and
of the most substantial character. It is built of stone,
eighty-four by fourty-four feet, and appears as though
an earthquake could hardly disturb its foundations.

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 29

The old structure, which stood upon the opposite side
of the street, and had subserved the holier purposes
of primitive days, then yielded to the fiat of time, and
the stone that marked the grave of Sandelands, and
a few other crumbling ones, are the only mementos of
the spot, where

<'The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep."

The first edifice was small, having contained but
twenty-four pews. Its style was very primitive ; one
of its gables was occupied by a large window, and ex-
terior to the other was a tower some twelve feet dis-
tant from tlie gable, containing a belfry. The pulpit
had its old fashioned soundinsr board. Amonof the
venerable relics of olden time, which, by the courtesy
of Dr. J. M. Allen, we were permitted to handle, are
two chalices and their salvers, or plates; the one pre-
sented to the congregation by Queen Anne, the other
by the Hon. Sir Jeff'erey Jeffries. The pieces are of
very pure silver, but of workmanship somewhat rude,
in comparison with the refined skill of our own time.
The chalices bear the marks of the workman's ham-
mer, and appear to have received their polish princi-
pally by long and frequent handling. The chalice
presented by the Queen has engraven upon it AnncR
RegincB. The time at which these pieces were pre-
sented is not certainly known, but it must have been
prior to 1702, as they were used at the first commu-
nion of the church. They are still regularly used.

There are some monumental remains in the church
yard of dates subsequent to 1700, and should proba-
bly be noticed, under the present head. The oldest
of these is inscribed as follows :

"Here lyeth ye Body of Charles Brooks
Who Dyed

(Xo date.)
Also Francis Brooks Who
Dyed August ye 9th 1704 Aged 50''

X

30 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

The next in date runs, —

''Robert French Obt. Sept. the 9th
1713'-

This is cut upon an ordinary slab of sienite, six feet
long and three and a half feet wide, and made the
stepping stone from the front gateway of the present
church edifice. The next we propose to notice, is in
memory of

"Paul Jackson, he was the first who received a
Degree in the College of Philadelphia — An. ^t. 38

A. D. 1767"

A tomb within the old church yard enclosure, con-
tains reminiscences which cannot, with any degree of
propriety, be passed by. The tomb of Morton is an
obelisk of marble, about nine feet in height, without
any ornamental carvings or appendages but the arms
of the State of Pennsylvania, encircled by laurel.
The sides of the obelisk front precisely upon the four
points of the compass. The inscription upon the
west side, runs :

''Dedicated to the Memory of John Morton, a mem-
ber of the first American Congress from the State of
Pennsylvania, assembled in New York 1765, and of
the next Congress assembled in Philadelphia in 1774,
and various other public stations
Born A. D. 1724
Died April 1777"

Upon the East side :

"In voting by states npon the question of the In-
dependence of the American Colonies, there was a
tie until the vote of Pennsylvania was given, two
members from which voted in the affirmative, and
two in the negative. The tie continued until the vote
of the last member, John Morton decided the promul-
gation of the glorious Diploma of American Free-
dom."

Upon the North side :

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HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 31

" Jolm Morton being censiirod by some of his friends
for his boldness in giving the casting vote for the
Declaration of Independence, his prophetic spirit dic-
tated from his death bed the following message to
them :

"Tell them that they will live to see the hour when
they shall acknowledge it to have been the most glo-
rious service that I have ever rendered to my coun-
try,"

Upon the South side :

"In 1775 while Speaker of the Assembly of Penn-
sylvania, John Morton was reelected a Member of
Congress, and in the ever memorable session of July
1776, he attended that august body for the last time,
enshrining his name in the grateful remembrance of
the American People, by signing the Declaration of
Independence."

Among the most ancient remains of the spot, is the
stone that commemorates the death of James Sande-
lands, merchant, which has been preserved with com-
mendable care by St. Paul's congregation, by being
placed against the eastern wall of the vestibule of
their present edifice. It was taken from the old
church wdien torn down in 1850 ; it formed the front
part of Sandelands' ])ew, having been placed upon
its edge. It was the oldest memento upon the ground,
and at once massive and unique. The slab is a grey
sand-stone, six feet high, four feet wide, and about six
inches in thickness. Upon the face, near the edge,
which is rounded, there extends entirely around the
slab a raised surface, about two and a half inches
wide and half an inch in relief Upon this relieved
border the date of Sandelands' death is cut, as also
that of his wife. The style is quaint and runs as fol-
lows, commencing at one of the corners of the stone :

"Here lies interr-d the bodie of James Sandelands,
marchant, in Upland, in Pensilvania, who departed

32 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

this mortall life Aprile the 12 1682 aged 56 years,
and his wife, Ann Sandelands."

Across the middle of the face of the stone, is a
breadth of relief similar to that around the border,
but four inches in width, upon which is alatininscrip-
tion.

The relieved border, and the relief across the mid-
dle, of which we have spoken as containing the in-
scriptions, leave the remaining face of the stone equal-
ly divided into two depressions, each nearly three
feet square. These squares have various insignia in
bold relief. As these, in circumstantial detail would
require too much space, and as a description would
by no means convey an accurate idea of them, we beg
leave to refer the curious in antiquarian research, to the
tomb itself, or to an engraving of it made under the di-
rection of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Sandelands, as his tombstone states, was a merchant,
and man of wealth in the town, possessing in 1681 all
the land between Chester and Ridley creeks for a
mile inland. He was supposed to have been a Swede,
but it is just as probable that he was a Scotchman.

The succession of Pastors of the Episcopal church
from 1704, is enumerated as follows: — Rev. Messrs.
Henry Nickolls, George Ross, John Humphreys,
Richard Backhouse, Thomas Thompson, George Craig,
James Conner, Joseph Turner, Levi Heath, Joshua
Reece, William Pryce, Jacob M. Douglass, R. U.
Morean, John E. Clemson, R. D. Hall, M. R. Talbot,
G. W. Ridgely, A. B. Hard, Mr. Quick, Mr. Balch,
N. S. Harris, Daniel Kendig, M. R. Talbot.

METHODISTS.

Prior to 1832, no effective efforts had been made
by this sect, their worshippers having been few in
number. Occasional meetings were held in the Court
House, and though some attempts were made towards
the organization of a church, they did not succeed un-.

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 33

til that year. The faithful zeal, so characteristic of
these people, enabled the congregation, under many
difficulties, to erect a small edifice in 1834. From
that period they grew encouragingly, and in 1846
their present place of worship was erected. A large
congregation attest the result of their labors.

CATHOLICS.

The rapid influx of members of this persua«on, in-
duced by tlie existing and prospective growth of Ches-
ter, necessitated the forming of a congregation, and
the erection of a church edifice in 1842. The corner
stone was laid on the 29th of September of that year,
and on the 25th of June 1843, the house was dedica-
ted, under the patronage of St. Michael, in the pres-
ence of a very large assembly. It is a stone struc-
ture, in the Gothic style, 72 by 42 feet, with a spire
100 feet high, surmounted by a gilt cross. The tower
contains a finely toned bell, weighing 1000 lbs., which
is rung thrice a day. To the church edifice has been
added a sacristy 12 by 22 feet, and a room for a Sab-
bath School, 16 by 24 feet. A parsonage 34 feet
square, and three stories high, was built on the church
lot in 1854, and is the residence of the present pas-
tor, the kindly Father Haviland.

PRESBYTERIANS.

The first sedulous efibrts of the Presbyterians in
Chester, are of comparatively recent date, and were
commenced by the Rev. Jas. W. Dale, in the fall of
1850. He continued preaching in the Court House
for more than a year, and thus laid the foundation for
ulterior success. In 1852 the edifice in which the
congregation now worships, was finished and dedica-
ted; and by the indefatigable and zealous labors of
Mr. Dale, a church was organized in 1853, with but
17 persons as members, and a Sabbath School of 30
scholars, with Mr. Robert Benedict as the ruling el-

34 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

der. For two years from the organization of the
church, the Rev. J. 0. Steadman, of Wilmington,
N. C, was the stated supply. He was succeeded for
two years more, by the Rev. Geo. Van Wyck, in the
same capacity. The present pastor, the Rev. A. W.
Sproull, entered upon his labors as the first regularly
called pastor of the church in the summer of 1856,
and was installed in September of that year. The
church is now in a flourishing condition, and bids fair
to be an instrument of great and extensive usefulness

BAPTISTS.

The Baptists as yet have no regular organization^
but are laboring to form a congregation and build an
edifice. In anticipation of this, J. P. Crozer has giv-
en for the purpose a very fine lot upon the northwest
corner of Penn and Second streets. Upon this Mr.
Benj. Gartside has built them a small, but neat ed-
ifice, which is used for prayer meetings and lectures.
It is probable that not much time will have elapsed
ere a respectable edifice will adorn the present va-
cant space, and a worthy congregation shed good in-
fluences around them.

ROADS.

The most ancient thoroughfare along the Delaware'
was that from Philadelphia to New Castle, through
Chester. That part of it from Chester to New Cas-
tle was early laid out and called the King's road ;
whilst the part that ran from Philadelphia to Chester,
was laid out in the reign of Queen Anne and called
the Queen's road. The entire route subsequently was
called the King's Highway. This road was the same
as the present one through Darby, and in locating it,
a direct line would have taken it through Chester^
north of where it was placed. It is stated that Jasper
Yates, a person of property and influence, a son-in-
law of James Sandelands, diverted it southward along

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 35

what is now Market street, and again westward along
James street, and over Chester creek npon a chain
bridge. In this divergence he was supposed to have
some pecuniary interest, as the road thus ran over, or
contiguous to his property. Comments were freely
bestowed upon Jasper's course, and some one, more
bitter than others, remarked, that "God and Nature
intended the road to cross directly acioss the creek,
but the Devil and Jasper Yates took it where it was
located." Jasper was living in 1701.

Filbert street and one between it and the river,
were laid out previous to 1690. The now unknown
street was eaten away by the tides of the river, and
its site is covered with mud and reeds. Market and
James streets, forming part of the King's Highway,
as likewise Work, Free and Welsh, were laid out
previous to 1725.

NEWSPAPERS.

The Chester and Delaware Coun'y Federalist,
afterwards changed to the Village Record, published
by Charles Miner, at West Chester, had the whole
weekly newspaper circulation of Delaware county up
to Nov. 8th, 1819 ; wlien the first number of the Post
Boy vv^as published at Chester, by Butler k Worth-
ington. This was the first paper ever established in
Delaware county. The size of the paper was 15 J by
9 J inches, printed on 4 pages of 4 columns each, with
large type. All the work on it, including editing and
distributing over the county by ])ost riders, was done
by Mr. Worthington and Wm. W. Doyle, tlie latter
then a small boy.

After publishing the Post Boy about six years, B.
& W. sold out the establishment to Joseph M. G.
Lescure, who enlarged the size of the paper, changed
the title to the Upland Union, and continued it under
that name until the year 1838 ; when it was pur-
chased by Williams A; Coates, who were succeeded bv

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Alexander Nesbit, and afterwards bj Alexander Mc-
Keever; by whom it was published until 1852, when,
for want of patronage, it was discontinued. During
most of this time the labor on the Union was perform-
ed by the sons of the editor, who were minors. The
Post Boy and the Upland Union, were published as
neutral papers until the Presidential contest of 1827,
when Lescure, who was a Democrat, was charged by
the Adams party with lavoring the Jackson interest.
Lescure quarrelled with Wm. Russell a resident of the
Borough, and an ardent supporter of Adams, which
induced him to purchase a press and materials and
commence the publication of the Weekly Visitor, which
was edited by Strange N. Palmer, who is now a
Judge at Pottsville. From the establishment of the
Visitor, the Union became a party paper, and was the
organ of the Democratic party of the county until its
discontinuance. After a few numbers of the Visitor
were published, a disagreement took place between
Russell and Palmer, and the establishment Avas pur-
chased by 30 of the active members of the Adams'
party, who called themselves National Republicans.
Each of these gentlemen subscribed $20, and Mr.
Palmer continued editor and publisher, until after the
close of the Presidential campaign, when the paper
passed into the hands of Thomas Eastman, who pub-
lished it until the year 1832, when it was discontinued.
During the time Eastman had charge of the paper,
the first year the Anti-Masonic excitement arose, and
E. inclining to favor that new party, a meeting of the
owners was called, (termed by their political oppo-
nents the 30 Fathers,) which resulted in the leaders
of the Anti-Masonic party purchasing the interests of
those who were most dissatisfied with the course the
editor had pursued.

Some time after the discontinuance of the publica-
tion of the Visitor, the materials were purchased and
removed to Darby by Y. S. Walter, and on the 31st

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 37

day of August 1833, he commenced the publication
of the Delaware County Republican as the or^an of
the Whig party. In November 1841, Mr. Walter
removed the establishment to Chester, where it has
continued under his editorship and control, with in-
creasing patronage, up to tliis time. It contains six
times the matter of the Post Boy, the original paper
of the county, and is published on the same terms
upon which that paper was issued.

In the Gubernatorial contest of 1835, a split oc-
curred in the Democratic party, one section advoca-
ting the election of Muhlenburg, and the other that
of Geo. Wolf. The Upland Union, advocating the
cause of the latter, the friends of the former estab-
lished a paper called The Delaware county Democrat,
which was published and edited by Caleb Pierce, but
their candidate having been defeated, the paper was
sold to Mr. Mooney, and in a few months after was
discontinued for want of support.

In May 1850 S. E. Cohen commenced the publica-
tion of a monthly neutral paper under the title of the
Chester Herald, which on the 13th of September of
the same year, he changed to a weekly, and a few
months after for want of patronage it was discon-
tinued.

In October 1856, a paper under the title of the
Upland Union and Delaware County Democrat, was
commenced by J. G. Michelon, under the patronage
of the Democratic party, but after issuing a few
numbers it shared the fate of its predecessors.

During the years 1857-8, a small Literary paper
was issued at irregular periods, called tlie Evening
Star, by the Washington Literary Society, an associa-
tion of young persons, formed for literary improve-
ment.

xibout the 3-ear 1843 a small paper advocating the
temperance cause, called the Chariot, was published
by Flavill & Jackson, which was shortlived. During

38 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

the year 1840, a small comic paper called the Owh
was publislied at irregular periods by unknown pro-
prietors, and distributed gratuitously at night. It
was edited with ability, and created considerable ex-
citement among certain portions of the citizens of the
Borough.

GENERAL HEALTH.

Chester, lying upon an alluvial strip, and wash-
ed by the tides of the Delaware, which carry off eve-
ry source of miasma, is peculiarly exempt from those
destructive diseases which render the lower levels ob-
jectionable as places of residence. The well water is
somewhat impregnated with chalybeate and saline mat-
ter, and to these medicated qualities may be owing,
in some measure, the avoidance of several forms of
disease. A resort to Saratoga, or White Sulphur
Springs, would be quite unnecessary to an inhabitant
of the ancient bailiwick. The spring water is of the
purest kind, and the superiority of Delaware county
butter, sought for in the Philadelphia and Baltimore
markets, is very much owing to the purity and cold-
ness of this water.

Exceptional to the diseases upon water courses, Ches-
ter has very few, if any, agues or intermittent fevers;
and bodily vigor and health are well attested by the
oldest inhabitants, as well as visitors in large numbers.
No process of acclimation is needed to keep a sound
mind in a sound body, and none found to bear evi-
dence of disease of miasmatic origin. In 1832 the
Cholera swept over the town without a case, and oth-
er epidemics find no victims. Says the intelligent and
observant Dr. Owen, — "AVe have no erdemic disease,
and our epidemics are few and of the mildest form of
the prevailing malady. Fever is an element in the
disease of man attendant upon almost every instance
of aberration from health, even the slightest cold. But
whatever its concomitants, it assumes the type and

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 39

general character of an intermittent, remittent, or
continuous fever. But these fevers are believed to
be as few and mild here as upon any other inhabited
section of the globe ; and so well is this supported
by experience, that where death occurs from fever,
uncomplicated, our citizens are in the habit of sus-
pecting something wrong in the ^treatment. Dj^sen-
tery, one of the grave diseases of our climate, is
scarcely known here, not averaging one case in two
or three years. Bilious fever, too, so much dreaded,
is extremely rare, occurring not oftener than Dysen-
tery ; and the Typhoid, so tedious, has not given us
ten cases within the last ten years. Liver complaints,
and bilious diseases generally, find no fitted soil at
Chester.

"Within a few years the population of Chester has
largely increased, and though the writer has had op-
portunities of observation, he cannot call to mind a
solitary case of intermittent fever or chills, contract-
ed by any of the new settlers ; notwithstanding some
of these, from employment and exposure, are made
the most liable to disease. One family, with eight
children, living most exposed to the influence of the
river, and flattest land, has enjoyed uninterrupted
good health over two years. Extending the inquiry
along the shore below Chester, embracing therein one
dozen farms, some of the houses of which are located
on the bank of the river, and none from it a quarter
of a mile, including family, numerous city boarders,
laboring men in harvest, and servants, the amount of
sickness, of every kind, at each of these farms, is not
worth to the physician an average of $10 a year at
the charge of $1 a visit. The largest and most cel-
ebrated boarding house in this section of country, sit-
uated near the river, two miles below Chester, every
summer filled to overflowing, including a herd of lit-
tle children, does not average $20 a year for medical
aid. On the farm adjoining this, there have been but

40 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

three cases of sickness within the last eight years ;
and a farm nearest the river, one mile and a half be-
low Chester, has been exempt from disease for a num-
ber of years. At the largest, and best farm in the
county, lying one mile above Chester, and about half
that distance from the river, there has not been a case
of sickness for eight years. Another large farm one
quarter of a mile above this, has been blessed with
uninterrupted good health for a still longer period.
Leaving tliese more notable instances, and taking a
general view of the inhabitants, it is no rare circum-
stance to find large families in this neighborhood, liv-
ing one, two, and three consecutive years, without oc-
casion for medical aid for disease ; whilst there is no
one place that can be given in illustration of much
sickness. As localities differ in amount and kind of
disease, so do the distinct races of men differ in their
susceptibility to particular maladies, and to the influ-
ences of particular locations. Yet these ; ifferent na-
tions And at Chester, the same freedom from disease,
and the same invigorating effects of our pure, bra-
cing atmosphere, as others do. The Irish, with their
strong affinity for agues and fevers, live here most ex-
posed with comparative impunity."

Even at the period of the early settlements, when,
from the uncultivated condition of the country, dis-
ease would be more frequent and virulent, the in-
stances of longevity denote a healthy location. Of
the robustness of the Swedes, Penn says, "as they are
a people proper and strong of body, so they have fine
children, and almost every house full. It is rare to
find one of them without three or four boys, and as
many girls; some, six, seven and eight sons; and I
must do them that right, to say, I see few young men
more sober and laborious." Mention is likewise made of
Richard Buffington in 1739, who that year had assem-
bled at his father's house, 115 of his father's proper
descendants in the persons of children, grandchildren

HISTORY OP THE BOROUGH. 41

and great grandchildren. The father was tlien 85 years
of age and his first born 60. Richard Buffington is
said to have been the first one born of English parents
in Pennsylvania — he was born in 1679.

TAVERNS.

The number of Taverns in Chester at an earlj^date
was much greater than at present. About the year
1790, says a venerable resident, almost every house
of any size was an inn. Among the most prominent
ol these were the following :

The Inn of Sarah Gill stood upon the property now
owned by Rebecca JBrobson, on the north side of
James street, west of Chester creek, extending to the
creek. LThe proprietress married an Englishman
named George Gill, who sided with his countrymen,
and went w^ith tlie English army to Halifax. George
afterwards returning to Chester was imprisoned, but
liberated by an act of pardon. This house has not
been a tavern for the last fifty years, and is still the
residence of the intelligent and kindly Mrs. Brobson.
At the period in which the Inn flourished, the
people of Chester made their own malt, and a
malt house stood upon the same lot ; this was a brick
building, and in a dilapidated condition fifty years

ago.

Valentine Weaver owned and kept the Inn now
known as the National Hotel, at the northeast corner
of James and Edgmont streets. This property was
conveyed in 1750, by William Preston to Solon Han-
ley, as the "Blue Anchor Tavern. '' It was kept by
Edward Engle until he died, about 1810, and subse-
quently by his widow, until 1832 or 1833. During
the time of Mrs. Engle's proprietorship, it was the
popular and fashionable hotel of the place. The
house is now kept by Mr. George Wilson.

The Blue Ball Inn was kept in the brick building
still standing upon the northeast corner of Market and

42 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Filbert streets. Tlie sign, a blue ball, was attached
to the end of a pole that projected through a hole
made in the wall of the house. Samuel Fairlamb
was the keeper. No tavern has been kept there for
fifty years. For a number of years it was the resi-
dence of Sarah Malin, the widow of Francis Malin.
Mrs. Malin recently died there.

The Washington House, on Market street, was built
by Auber Bevan, and kept as an Inn of some note by
William Kerlin. Kerlin was succeeded by his son-in-
law, Joseph Piper, who kept the house until he died.
It is now owned and kept by John G. Dyer, whose
kindness and gentlemanly bearing have deservedly
won him many friends.

The Columbia Hotel, at the northeast corner of
Market and Free streets, was kept by the widow
Witheys, and said to have been in her day the best
hotel in the United States. The proprietress was the
widow of an English officer, who enjoyed a pension of
sixty pounds sterling per annum. Mrs. W. became
wealthy, and died at an advanced age. The house is
now owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Appleby, and kept
by her son, Mr. Francis Appleby.

In the building at the southwest corner of Market
and Work streets, now occupied as a groceiy by Mr.
Minshall, a tavern was kept by James Pennell.
James' house became noted by his keeping a tiger for
exhibition, which attracted numerous visitors. Pen-
nell subsequently removed to the Black Horse in
Middletown, where he continued his exhibition. As
he was one day experimenting with the animal, he fell
a victim to its ferocity, having been caught by it and
so severely lacerated as to cause his death. The prop-
erty is now owned by F. J. Hinkson, Esq., and no
tavern has been kept there within forty or fifty years.

The brick house in Edgmont street, north of James,
upon the tan yard lot, waa likewise a tavern, and kept

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 4S

by a person named Jolinson. The same house is now
occupied by Mr. J. S. Eell.

In the second liouse from the corner of Work
street, on the east side of Market, was a hotel kept
by John Scantling, an Irishman, and the resort of all
the sons of the Emerald Isle. For a number of years,
and up to about 1855, it Avas kept as a tavern by John
Irwin and his son, Wm, Irwin.

A beer Eouse, called the Globe, "was once kept
upon James street, below Market, by a man named
Scott, but abandoned as a public house for nearly filty
years. It was burned down in 1(S30, and the site is
now occupied by the Upland BuildingS; owned by
Samuel A. Price.

IMPROVEMENTS.

Chester, from its early settlement, grew at a very
slow pace. Holm says of it in 1702, '-Macoponaca,
which is called Chester, was a bare place, without a
fort, but there was some houses built there." Old-
mixon says of it in 1708, that it had "ond hundred
houses." This would give a population of probably
500 persons. But by the census of 1820, a popula-
tion of only 657 is given it, and in 1850 had increased
to no more than 1667, making an increase of but about
1000 persons in thirty years, averaging about thirty-
four per annum, and in one hundred and forty-two
years but about eight persons per annum! From the
last period the foundation of her prosperity became
enlarged. Her venerable and antiquated appearance
began to pass away. Where time and flame had
done their work, antiquity was supersceded by mod-
ern structures, and bufc few years can elapse ere the
appliances within and around her, must make her
a city whose architectural taste, industrial energy,
extended trade, and cotemporaneous intelligence, will
make her a homestead at once pleasant and profitable,

44 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

and a tyro in prophecy might readily hazard for her
future a rapid enlargement of area.

Until the year 1849, hemmed in by farms, which
the possessors did not seem willing to relinquish, but
few improvements were made beyond the seeming
exigencies of the small population. Though enter-
prise wished for outlet upon which to exercise its
energies, the surrounding land owners did not recog-
nize its claim to a wider scope. From 1839 to 1848,
but very few houses were erected. Towards the last
of February of the latter year, the store and dwell-
ing of Preston Eyre, comprising all the northwest
corner of Market Square, was burnt : and under the
ownership of J. M.Broomall, the site was embellished
b}^ that gentleman, with fine stores, of ample dimen-
sions. From this date others multiplied, and a stimu-
lous seemed to have been given to building and trade.
This was increased by some fortunate circumstances,
the most prominent of which was the bringing into
market some of the farms that had been a barrier to
the growth of th3 ancient Borough.

One of these faims was part of the old Wade property,
which, with some additional land, comprised sixty-four
acres along the Delaware southwest of Chester creek.
Mr. Broomall's enterprise, in conjunction with that of
John F. Crozer, induced the purchase of this tract in
1849. Streets of ample width were laid out, and lib-
eral inducements given to all who needed improved
dwellings. By building and selling at cost, and in
many instances advancing to those without capital
three-fourths of the means necessary to build a dwell-
ing, these gentlemen soon dotted the new purchase
over with modernized habitations. In 1855 Mr.
Broomall bought out the interest of Mr. Crozer, and
has since pursued the same liberal policy to those in
need of a home. Upon this purchase there have been
built forty-four brick dwellings, two cotton factories,
five cotton and wollen factories, one bleaching and

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 45

finishing factory, one dyeing factory, one oil mill, one
steam saw and planing mill, one sash and door fac-
tory, one large seminary, numerous shops, coal and
wood yards, three ship yards, and six hundred and
ten feet of wharhng, besides other improYements.

One year {subsequent to this purchase, in 1850,
John Larkin, Jr., bought part of the Cochran estate,
lying towards the northeastern part of the Borough,
and with the laudable spirit of improTcment, vigor-
ously addressed himself to the task of making a new
and regularly built town. His policy, likewise, has
been of a highly liberal character, by placing the
price of lots on a scale so low as at once to enable
those in moderate circumstances to buy, and induce
the capitalist to seek liberal investments. The old
race course, which was upon the property, where feats
of agile horsemanship prevailed, and time, money and
rough jests, were freely expended, is now the scene
of the steady march of improvement. The hum of
industry is heard instead of the sportsman's halloo,
and the racer and his jockey are supplanted by the
steam engine, and swiftly revolving machinery. When
Mr. Larkin purchased this property it was in one en-
closure, with one small stone house and a stable upon
it. At this date it contains two hundred and sixty
dwellings, four cotton mills, one machine shop and
foundry, two brick yards, one steam sash, door and
furniture factory, one market house, one boarding
school, one coach maker and one smith shop, two pub-
lic schools, Odd Fellow's Hall, one bakery, and ten
stores.

In 1852 Messrs. F. & A. Wiggins, of New York,
purchased the balance of the Cochran estate, lying
north of Mr. Larkin 's improvements, and having
opened streets through the new purchase, facilities
are afforded to those who wish to purchase eligible
sites for homesteads. Of this Bishop Potter has pur-
chased seventeen acres, upon which is the old mansion

46 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

house of the Cochran's, where occasional hours are
spent from the arduous field of ministerial labor.

MANUFACTURES.

Tlie manufacturing interests of Chester have re-
ceived their greatest impulse since 1848. In that
year Mr. James Campbell, the most extensive manu-
facturer of cottons in the Borough, led the way. His
mill was the old jail at the corner of Market and
Work streets, to which additions were built to some
extent along the latter street, to accommodate the
various machinery. The same building is at present
occupied by the enterprising Mr. Stephens, Mr. Camp-
bell having removed to a more extensive site upon a
fine avenue. Broad street, laid out by Mr. J. Larkin.
Mr. Campbell has been followed by Messrs. Stephens,
Blakely, Green. Eccles, Knowles, Leiper and Irwing,
and the Gartsides, all of whom, by their industry
and perseverance, bid fair to make Chester eminent
in the interest in which they are engaged. So far as
we have been able to approximate the real condition
of the cotton and woolen manufactures, they may be
condensed as follows :

No. of Operatives 500.

'' " Looms 518.

'' " Spindles 16260

'• *• Yards of fabric manufactured per

annum 4,000,000.

Investments $362,000-

Sales per annum $529,000.

The oldest foundry in Delaware county is located
in Chester, having been established by Mr. Kitts, in
1836 ; it is now owneq' by Mr. Charles A. Wcidner
and worked by VV^eidner & Co., who are at present
putting the works in thorough repair, preparatory to
extensive business. In the same business, Lewis Mil-
ler, on Broad street, and Jacob Haycock, on Filbert

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 47

street, are building up the same interest by the con-
quering power of steam, and human skill and industry.

CHESTER LIBRARY COMPANY.

The Chester Library Company was established in
1767. Early in that year, according to the records
of the Library, "a number of the most considerable
inhabitants of the Borough of Chester, having from
Time to Time had in Consideration the good conse-
quences that would result from the Erection of a
public Library in the said Borough, for the promotion
of useful Knowledge, did at length proceed to enter
into Articles, for the forming themselves into a Com-
pany for that purpose, agreeable to which Article
they met on the tentli day of May, Anno Domini 1767,
in order to pay in the sum of money proposed to be
advanced by each Member, and to elect and chuse
proper Officers for the more effectual carrying their
designs into Execution, at which Time were chose

Directors — Henry Hale Graham, Elisha Price, Da-
vid Jackson, Thomas Moore.

Treasurer — Thomas Sharpless.

Secretary — Peter Steel."

The company commenced with 163 volumes.

The number of Books in the Library at present is
about two thousand. Nearly all the standard works
of the day are purchased annually, and tlie collection
is perhaps equal to that of any other Library in any
of the Boroughs, outside of the large cities. The
present officers of the company are :

President — Joshua P. Eyre.

Directors — Alexander M. Wright, John 0. De-
shong, James Cochran, Frederick J. Hinkson and
John H. Baker.

Treasurer — Job Rulon.
Secretary — Y. S. Walter.

48 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Islands. — The changes effected by depositions of
land, consequent upon changes of currents, are some-
times quite extensive. Islands now exist where once
flowed navigable water. A slight obstruclion of the
current, causing deposites behind it, forms the nucleous
from which solid grouad is afterwards made. The
island now opposite Chester may not have been known
to the earlier inhabitants, as also many otl;er islands
ot the Delaware river.

William Penn, in the explanation of his motives
for settling his Province, says : — "I went thither -to
lay the foundation of a free colony for all mankind,
more especially those of my own profession ; not that
I would lessen the civil liberties of others because of
their persuasion, but screen and defend our own from
any infringment on that account. The charter I
granted was intended to shelter them against a vio-
lent or arbitrary government imposed upon us."
When Penn visited Chester he was thirty-eight years
old, largely endowed with benevolent purposes, and
at an age which gave him the spirit and vigor to carry
them out.

Robert Wade was distinguished among the Friends
of 1675, and his liospitable mansion, the Essex House,
was always open to members of every faith. He iv
said to have owned the land upon the southwest side
of Chester, or Upland creek, tor some distance. His
name is often connected with both the business and
religious interests of Ujiland, and in all the relations
connected with the early community he bore a promi-
nent part.

James Sandelands is spoken of by tlie writers of
annals as a '"wealthy Swedish proprietor,'' at Upland,
holding a large tract upon the northeast side of Ches-
ter creek, running one mile from the river. Tlie evi-

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 49

dence that he was a Swede does not appear, and it is
quite as probable that he was a Scotchman. He was
a member and liberal supporter of the Episcopal
Church, giving it donations of land, when needed,
and one of the most prominent in the establish-
ment of the ancient church of St. Paul. From San-
delands and Wade, all the titles along the creek for
some distance, are derived.

The Yate's or Logan House, was built by Jasper
Yates, the son-in-law of Sandelands, in 1700, and af-
terwards came into the possession of the Logan fam-
ily. It is built of brick, two stories in height, and
yet remains a substantial structure. It stands upon
the north side of Filbert street, above Edgmont, and
' previous to the erection of buildings upon the oppo-
site side of the street, commanded a fine view of the
Delaware. Its embellishment at the period of its
erection, the roofed projection over the first story, is
gone, bat the evidences yet remain, though partially
concealed by paint.

The Granary, it is said, was also built by Yates,
though some ascribe it to Sandelands. It was built in
1700, upon a somewhat extensive scale, having depos-
itories for grain in the upper story, whilst the lower
was used as a biscuit bakery, and at one period pros-
ecuted a thriving business, receiving its supplies of
grain from the country north of the town as far as
Lancaster county. The building stood upon the west
side of Edgmont street, and where Filbert street ter-
minates ; its site is now occupied by the Chester flour
mill, conducted by Messrs. Bar tram & Sharpies.

The Porter House, so called from having been
the residence of the gallant Commodore. It was
built in 1721, by David Lloyd, a lawyer of education,
who had been a Captain under Cromwell, but who af-
terwards became a Friend, and a leader in opposition
to proprietory interests ; he was somewhat noted as a

3*

50 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

refractory adherent^ tboirgh '^amiable in his social re-
lations." The house stands a short distance east of
Welsh street, and but a few rods from where the river
swept its tides, ere the extensive area of marsh, now
in front of it, was formed. The surroundings give
evidence of having been, in earlier days, a spot the
amenities of which made it attractive. The honse
was altered by Com. Porter, and a better style observed
than in the original structure ; but the fingers of time
are evidently making havoc among its architecture.
It is at present the residence of Dr. James J. Porter.

Original Grant. — The original grant for twelve
hundred acres, to six inhabitants for the "town of Up-
land," was divided among the purchasers, and we find
that the one-sixth part thereof, two hundred acres,
belonging to Hans Juriansen Kien, was sold to his
brother, Jonas J. Kien, in 1677 ; this lot "lying be-
tween the houses and lots of James Sanderling and
Jurian Kien ;" Jonas made the same over, at the same
time, to John Test, merchant.

Assembly of 1682 at Chester was dissolved by
William Penn in person ; the Speaker was Nicholas
Moore, a lawyer from England. It sat from the 4th
until the 7th of December, or about three days alto-
gether. The mass of the acts passed having been
agreed upon in England, where they were properly
digested, the time of the Assembly was thus econo-
mized,

Assembly Building An intelligent friend, from

the examination that he has given this historical
structure, is of the opinion that the room therein,
which has been spoken of by writers as the one in
which the Assembly sat, may havo been ihQ front, in-
stead of the hack room. The two parts of the buil-
ding were constructed at different periods — the one
next to the creek, was of brick, and the front, next
to Edgraont street, was stone, and built, as is supposed,

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 51

at a later date. But the front building bore evidence
wlien taken down, of greater age than the other, was
a more conimodious structure, and better adapted to
the purpose of the Assembly. Tlie brick part bore
evidence of having been subsequently added as a
kitchen, having had an oven built within and forming
part of the original wall. The timbers, too, were in
a better state of preservation. History, however, has
otherwise stated the case, giving priority of time to
the brick structure, and that it was the veritable one
in which the Assembly was held,

Swedish Houses. — The houses of the first settlers
generally had but one room, with a low door, which
required a stooping position to gain entrance. To
admit light, holes, with sliding panels, were made —
sometimes isinglass was used as a covering. The
houses were built of logs, the chinks being filled with
clay. The chimneys were of stone or clay, as was
most convenient, with ovens beside them. These
structures in time were supersceded by brick, though
rude in manufacture, many of them having a black
glaze. These made a most durable and substantial
wall.

Travelling. — The earliest inhabitants of Upland
travelled mostly by water, this being an easier mode
than through the forest. For this reason the Swedes
generally settled upon water courses, that intercom-
munication between the settlements should be easily
effected. As paths were opened, journeys were made
on horse back, with pillions for females. Time's busy
hand eventually made the broad highway, over which
rolled the light and graceful carriage, with its spirited
steeds — the same magician again waved his wand,
and into life sprung the iron way, its swiftly rushing
engine, defying resistance and space.

State op Society. — In early times the social feel-
ings and hospitality of the citizens of Chester were

52 DIRECTOKY OF CHESTER.

well marked. Society, in its more primitive condition,
forces it? members upon a more general level, and in-
terchanges of kindness become universal. Mrs. Lo-
gan's experience was that "the people were simple-
hearted and affectionate. Little distinction of rank
was known, but all were honest and kind." The same
lady called the period of her youth in Chester, "the
silver age.'' The writer of this can add his testimony,
to the effect, that m a canvass of the Borough for the
Directory of 1859, he was received with a uniform
kindness by the citizens, and in no one instance re-
ceived an insulting or unkind reply to the many in-
quiries he had to make. He states this as a signifi-
cant fact, strongly indicative of the tone and temper-
of society.

Fish. — Chester, for many years, has been a profi ^
able market for fish. In the Spring of the year th®
shad and herring fisheries yield their annual tribute,
and are brought up Chester creek in boats, to supply
the town and surrounding country. In 1683 it is sta-
ted that they were "exceedingly plentiful," and the
early fishermen could take six hundred at a draught;
they Avere proportionably cheap. Six rock fish could
be bought for a shilling, six shad for the same, and
oysters for two shillings a bushel.

Markets. — Meats and vegetables are not sold to
any great extent in the open market houses at Ches-
ter ; the green grocei ies furnishing almost every ar-
ticle necessary to the larder. The luscious melons and
other fruits of Jersey, its sweet potatoes, (fee, may be
seen in their season in great profusion, and of the
finest quality at these shops. The necessitj^ for reg-
ular meat and vegetable markets upon specified days
is not felt, as the citizens can purchase them at all
hours of the day from the ample supplies of the gro-
cer. This convenience is one ol very great impor-

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 53

tance, and the custom of constant supply is worthy of
support.

Gas and Water. — Gas was introduced into Ches-
ter in the year 1856, and the business stands of the
Borough nightly attract the passer by and furnish a
brilliant light for his way, in addition to the lamps upon
the corners of the streets. The citizens not deeming
their finances equal to the introduction of the other
essential element, water, at the same time, light her-
alded the way, leaving water to follow in due time.
Wells and pumps will prol^ably ere long give place to
the hydrant, and we ma}' here mention that Mr.
Samuel Eccles, at the corner of James and Franklin
streets, has pioneered the way in a different mode of
supplying water from that in ordinary use. During
the year he has sunk an artesian well, for the supply
of his manufactory; at from a depth of about seven-
ty-five feet he has succeeded in obtaining an ample
supply of pure water. The boring was easily effected,
by steam power, in a very short time, through por-
tions of primitive rock, not difficult to penetrate.

Stoppages were generally made at Chester, previ-
ous to and after Penn's arrival, by vessels bound to
colonies higher up the Delaware, and the numbers that
sometimes landed for a brief sojourn made the town
a lively place. In 1682, quite an influx of visitors
arrived, twenty- three ships having stopped there, ma-
king a population for the time that would have soon
constituted a city, had the visitors made the place a
permanent home. But the City of Brotherly Love
seduced them to her shore.

Game. — Though the early inhabitants of Chester
suffered the privations incident to a new colony, the
abundance of game afforded them an abundant supply
of provision. It is recorded that wild Pigeons came
in clouds, and flew so low as to be knocked down with
sticks. Wild Turkeys were exceedingly large and

54 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

fat. The Indians furnished them to the Swedes at very
low rates. A turkey weighiuf^ thirty pounds, sold for
a shilling, deer at two shillings, and fish propor-
tionably low. A letter by Mahlon Stacy says — "we
have peaches by cart loads — the Indians bring us 7 or
8 fat bucks of a day — without rod or net we catch
abundance of herrings after the Indian manner, in
pinfolds — geese, ducks, pheasants, are plenty." Swans
then abounded — oysters were abundant six inches in
length. We do not hear of the more modern rail
and reed birds, which now afford profit and pleasure
to the sportsman in the fall season. These birds come
in the early part of Autumn in large numbers, to feed
upon the seed of the thickly growing reeds of the
low shore and half formed islands of the DelaAvare.
The seed in its milky state, is very nutritive, and the
birds fatten upon it in a few days, affording a highly
palatable food. They are hunted in boats when the
tide is sufficiently high to push the craft through the
reeds. One person, called a pusher, stands in the
stern, and with a pole forces the boat forward, and
secures the game for the sportsman, who stands in the
bow loading and firing as fast as the objects appear.
During the bird season numbers from Philadelphia
and other places visit Chester, for the exciting sport
thus afforded by the flowing river of the Lenape.

Whitfield. — This celebrated clergyman preached
in Chester in 1739, to about 7,000 people, his fame as
a speaker having aroused the country. He was ac-
companied to town by 150 horsemen. His command-
ing eloquence was the wonder of his time, and his
voice had a winning tone, having been very sweet
and possessing great power.

Porches. — In olden time the necessary appendage
to the town dwelling was the porch at the front door.
It was of cheap and simple construction, with a floor-
ing upon which was a seat at each side of the door at

HISTORY OP THE BOROUGH. 65

right angles to the building. Yery frequently a roof-
ed projection, either supported by pillars, or without
them, afforded protection from the weather. In the
pleasant moonliglit evenings the porcli was often the
spot where social greetings kept alive the strong
kindly relations of the citizens. The friendly front
porch is with the past, having been long supersceded
by the ample portico, or the more elaborate veranda.

Flood of 1843, called the Lammas Flood, did im-
mense damage upon the creeks of Delaware county.
It occurred in August, the rain having commenced upon
the hfth of that month. More than fifty bridges were
swept from their foundations and carried off, and the
courses of the creeks were scenes of melancholy des-
olation. Chester being at the confluence of two large
streams suffered in the destruction of property. The
railroad bridge and that upon James street were ta-
ken away, besides houses having but frail foundations.
The loss to the county in bridges alone was estimated
at $100,000, and the damage to mill seats was great
beyond all precedent. So heavy Avas this extraordi-
nary flood that the water rose one foot per minute,
and according to some statements, six feet in five
minutes, and twenty-three feet in two hours.

Yellow Fever. — During the prevalence of the
Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, in 1798, numbers fled
to Chester to escape the contagion, whilst others, car-
rying the disease with them, soon spread it over the
town, causing the depopulation of entire houses, and
some streets.

Population. — The population of Chester cannot be
accurately ascertained at the census periods, in con-
sequence of the government failing to give the num-
ber of inhabitants in the borough distinct from those
in the township. In 1820 it was estimated at 657 ;
in 1830 at 848 : in 1840 at 1,000; in 1850 at 1667;
in 1859 at 4107.

56 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Normal School. — h rem the town may be seen this
Institution upon a commanding eminence, and it seems
to be so identified with the interests of the place,
though but a short distance from the Borough line, as
to demand a notice. From a distance the beholder
can readily recognise its noble front, looming upon
his sight, two hundred feet in length and forty feet deep
upon the wings. Upon each story a broad hall runs
the entire length of the building, and its recitation
rooms, library and lecture rooms, parlors, dormitories
and eating room, denote the most complete and ample
accommodations for two hundred students. It is built
of the gneiss rock of the vicinity, and is at once a fine
architectural pile, with artistic proportions and strong,
massive appearance. The shrubbery and trees of the
lawn around it, are not yet fully grown, but the ob-
servan eye can at once perceive that it must become
one of the most beautiful and delightful spots that
could attract the footsteps of the student, or challenge
his veneration and regard. From the observatory
upon the central building, the far distant hills of New
Jersey can be viewed, rounded into the dark blue,
hazy outline, so charming to the eye of the artist ;
whilst within a nearer view, the broad Delaware
sweeps its gleaming currents until lost to the visitor,
its bosom fanned by many a flowing sail. The entire
scene is instinct with life and grandeur, and beams
with all the fitful feelings of poetic delight.

This massive structure was erected a few years
since, at a cost of fifty thousand dollars, by John P.
Crozer ; and it must ever be a most honorable mon-
ument, far above heroic blazonry, or the renown of
battlefields, to the memory of its founder; not only
by its power to defy for centuries the destructive years
of time, but in the sending forth to the world those
who shall mould the human mind for all the best pur-
poses of life. Such a memorial of true usefulness will
endure when all other renown will have oultived hu-

HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH. 57

man applause ; and the name of Crozer deservedly
live as long as its stately walls endure.

This was the second institution built by Mr. Crozer;
the Academy upon Second street, a very finely pro-
portioned building of brick, capable of accommoda-
ting a large number of students, and being an embel-
lishment to that quarter of the town, was erected by
him several years previous to the Normal School.
Mr. Crozer has done well for posterity.

Inhabitants in Chester in 1682 were a mixed pop-
ulation, being Swedes, Welsh, Germans, Dutch and
English. The Dutch and Swedes, Avho had pioneer-
ed the way and been kindly received by the Indians,
in turn received the English with friendly regard.
From this mixture of national ites we have various
names, some of them modified by after generations.
Wade, Dunn, Markham, Pemberton, Moore, Yard-
ley, Lloyd, Pusey, Chapman, Wood, Ehoades, Hall,
Townsend, Gibbons, Bonsai, Sellers, and numerous
others of the English; Stille, Bengston, Kempe,
Rambo, Peterson, Cock, Svensson, Wihler, Kyn, Jo-
hannson. Van der Weer, Pehrsson, Longaker, Erick-
son, &c. of Dutch and Swedes. Svensonis now Swan-
son; Bonde, Bond; Bengston, Bankson; Nilsson, Nel-
son; Gostfson, Justice; Jonsson, Johnson; Soccom,
Yocum; Wihler, Wheeler; Kyn, Keen; Van der
Weer, Vandiver ; Pehrsson, Pearson ; Paulsson,
Poulson; Longaker, Longacre; Lucas^on, Lucas, &c.

LIST OF STREETS.

The compiler of the Directory that follows, has ta-
ken a liberty, with regard to the names of some of
the streets, which, for a stranger, may seem unwarrant-
able. He has not done so, however, without the ap-
probation and advice of some responsible citizens,
and the change of Front to Edgmont street, and part
of the Darby Plank Koad, to Free street, he thinks
will at once appear reasonable and satisfactory. The
change of Work street to Clinton, was likewise urged
upon him, but as this change, by corporate authority,
did not seem so evident, he did not feel warranted in
assuming such a responsibility. The terms above and
helow are used in reference to the Delaware river. In
those streets running parallel to Market, helow is in
going towards, and above from the river. In those
streets running parallel to James, helow is down and
above up the river.

Sevan's Court, from Filbert N between Market and
Welsh.

Barclay street, from Kailroad to Fifth street, E of
Concord road.

Broad street, from Edgmont to Darby P Road, N of
Larkin.

Cochran street, from Upland to Flank Road, N of
Railroad.

Courtland street, from Potter eastward, N of Pros-
pect Avenue.

Crosby street, from Plank Road to Porter, East of
Welsh.

Concord street, from Railroad, N to Borough line.

60 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Clinton street, from Welsh to Crosby, S of Free.
Deshong street, from Potter to Borough line. North

of Courtlancl.
Essex street, from James to Delaware river, West of

Penn.
Edofmont street, from Delaware river to Borough line,

W of Market.
Evans street, from Welsh to Crosby, S of James.
Filbert street, from Welsh to Chester creek. South of

James.
Free street, from Edgmont to Railroad, S of Railroad.
Frederick street, from Edgmont to Potter, N of Gal-
latin.
Franklin street, from Fifth to Delaware river, W. of

Essex.
Front street, from Penn westward, S of Second.
Fourth street, from Concord Road westward, S of

Fifth.
Fifth street, from Washington westward, S of Sixth.
Fulton street, from Fifth to Water, W of Franklin.
Gallatin street, from Edgmont to Upland, N of Logan.
Graham street, from Market to Edgmont, S of James.
James street, from Crosby to Borough line, S of Fourtli

and Work.
Jefferson street, from Providence Road east, North of

Franklin.
Larkin street, from Edgmont to Darby Plank road,

N of Cochran.
Liberty street, from Edgmont to Darby Plank road,

S of Logan.
Logan street, from Edgmont to Quarry, N of Liberty.
Morton street, from Providence road, to Potter, N of

Frederick.
Madison street, from Free to Logan, W of Upland.
Mechanic street, from Larkin to Liberty, W of Madi-
son.
Market street, from Railroad to Delaware river.
North street, from Railroad to Cochran, E of Upland.

LIST OF STREETS. 61

Parker street, from Fifth to Water, W of Fulton.

Penn street, from James to Del. river, W of Chester
creek.

Potter street, from Cochran to Providence road, E of
Upland.

Providence Road, from Edgmont to Borough line, N
E of Edgmont.

Prospect Avenue, from Potter east, S of Courtland.

Porter street, from Welsh to Crosby, S of Evans.

Powell's Court, from Market east, between James &
Filbert.

Plank Road, from Railroad North to Borough line,
E of North, Potter and Quarry.

Quarry street, from Broad north, E of Potter.

Rail Road street, from Edgmont to Darby Plank
road, N of Railroad.

Second street, trom Chester creek west, S of James.

Sixth street, from Concord road to Wade, S of Rail-
road.

Upland street, from Railroad to Providence road, E
of Madison.

Work street, from Edgmont to Welsh, N of James.

Water street, from Fulton to Parker, Sof Front.

Washington street, from Railroad to Fifth east of Bar-
clay.

Walnut street, from Prospect Avenue to Borough
line, E of Potter.

Welsh street, from Edgmont to Delaware river, E of
Market.

Wade street, from Railroad to Sixth, E of Washing-
ton.

Washington street, from Railroad south, E of Barclay.

NAMES OF INHABITANTS.

ABBREVIATIONS.

Ab. above; bel. below; carpt. carpenter; gent-
gentleman ; lab. laborer ; gentw. gentlewoman ;
manuf. manufacturer ; merch. merchant ; R. R. rail
road ; wid. widow ; col. colored ; cord, cordwainer ;
prop, proprietor; cor. corner; print, printer; lumb.
lumber; cab. mak. cabinet maker; att'y attorney;
wat. waterman; operat. operative; opp. opposite;

Abbot William, operat. Liberty bel Upland
Abbot David, saddler, James ab Edgmont.
Abbot Susan, confectionery, James ab Edgmont
Abbot Henry, ostler, James ab Edgmont
Abel Elizabeth, col wid, Sevan's Court
Abel Simon, col lab, do do

Ainsworth William, engineer. Second bel Fulton
Allen Perry, col lab, Welsh bel James
Allen Dr. J. M., Work ab Market
Allen Thomas, bricklayer, Essex bel Second
Allen H. T., sash maker, James ab Franklin
Amer John, moulder, Edgmont bel R R
Anstey Henry, cordw. Darby R ab R R
Anderson Sarah, wid, Broad bel Upland
Andrews Edward, lab, cor Filbert & Edgmont
Anderson Jas., grocery & flour store, James bel Market
Appleby Thomas, prop Columbia Hotel, cor Market &

Free
Armstrong Thomas, operat, Welsh bel R R

64 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Arnold Walter J., printer, Market & Powell's Court
Armitage Anna, wid. Second bel Fulton
Arthur Andrew, operat, Mechanic ab Broad
Armstrong John, plasterer, Madison bel Liberty
Ash ton Robert, lab, Fulton bel Second
Atkinson John, tailor, cor Broad & Upland

B

Bagshaw William, moulder, Larkin ab Potter

Bailey Mr., engineer. Broad ab Mechanic

Baker & Eyre, lumber, coal & brickyard Edgmont bel

James
Baker George & Co., dry goods, grocery & hardware,

5 E cor Market Square

Baker George, merchant N E cor Market Square
Baker John, carpt, Welsh ab R R
Baker Perciphor, lumb merch, Welsh ab R R
Baker & Eyre, brick yard, back o( James ab Fulton
Baldruff Fred., confectioner. Free ab Market
Baldwin W., plasterer. Filbert bel Welsh
Barnard Thomas D., gent, Edgmont ab Work
Bartram & Sharpless, Chester flour mills, cor Edgmont

6 Filbert

Bartwell Daniel, confectioner, cor Broad & Upland
Barrowclough Joseph, tanner, Free ab Edgmont
Barker Joe, pattern maker. Broad ab Mechanic
Bardsley Samuel, operat, Liberty bel Quarry
Batchel Anthony, tin smith. Free ab Welsh
Baum Oley, ship carpt. Front bel Fulton
Bazely James, operat, Larkin ab Edgmont
Beale Lieut. Edward, U S N, Edgmont ab R R
Beatty John E., carpt. Second bel Fulton
Beaumont Joshua, photographer. Market bel Work
Beaumont Francis, oyster saloon, Mai-ket bel James
Bell John, operat. Second bel Fulton
Bell J. S., tanner, Edgmont ab James
Benedict Clarissa, wid. Potter ab Morton
Berry Alice, col. wid, Liberty ab Edgmont

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 65

Berry Wasliington, farmer, James bel Fulton

Berry William, dyer, Market ab Filbert

Bickley M. H., druggist, cor Market & Work

Birchell Lydia, gentvv, James bel Market

Birtwell Daniel, baker & confecr, Market bel Work

Bird Amos, lab. Broad ab Edgmont

Bird Anna M,, operat. Broad ab Edgmont

Bird Christiana, operat, Broad ab Edgmont

Biggerstaff John, tinman, Work ab Edgmont

Biggins Michael, tailor, Work ab Market

Bladen Dr, W. T., cor Edgmont & Free

Blakely Abm., Arasapha mills, cor Liberty & Quarry

Blakely Abm., manuf, cor Broad & Upland

Blakely Benjamin, manuf, do do do

Blakely Joseph, operat. Broad ab Upland

Blakely Reuben, manager, cor Potter & Liberty

Blagg Ann, wid. Second bel Essex

Blizzard William, lab. Upland bel Cochran

Boner Ann, wid, Darby R bel Liberty

Boner Mary, operat, cor Free & R R

Boon Peter, ship carpt, Filbert ab Market

Booth William, planing mill, Front & Essex

Booth John, carpt, James ab Essex

Booth Joseph, wat. Market ab Filbert

Booth Levin, wat, Edgmont bel Filbert

Booth John, gent, cor Edgmont t\c James

Booth William, wat, cor Market & Filbert

Booth Parker, wat, Market ab Filbert

Booth Henry, gardener, Liberty ab Potter

Booten, Wm., lab, Upland bel Cochran

Borden Wm., tobacconist. Market bel Free

Bottomly Geo., operat. Upland bel Larkin

Bowers John, operat, Madison bel Liberty

Bowker T. W., gas fitter, plumber, stoves, etc, cor

Market <fe James
Bowers Joseph, cab maker, Madison bel Liberty
Boyle Emanuel, lab, Broad ab Edgmont
Boyle Charles, carter, Second bel Fulton

66 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Boyle John, operat, North bel Cochran

Braden Leonard, carpt, Edgmont ab Providence R

Bradley Henry, lab. Market ab Filbert

Bramall Frank, operat, Fulton bel Second

Bramall John, operat, Front bel Fulton

Branton Howard, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert

Brandis H., clothier. Market ab James

Branson David, carpt, Front ab Essex

Brewster John, operat, Potter ab Broad

Brewster Wm., operat, do do

Brensinger George, teacher, Free ab Welsh

Bridges Emerson, machinist, Madison bel Liberty

Brierly Emanuel, cordw. Broad bel Mechanic

Brierly Thomas, shoe store, do do do

Brister Ellis, col cordw, Welsh bel James

Brobson Rebecca, wid, James ab Penn

Brogan Samuel, carpt. Front bel Penn

Brogan Edward, carpt, Larkin ab Edgmont

Brooks John, saddler, James bel Penn

Brooks Wm., operat. Front bel Fulton

Brooks John, saddler. Market ab James

Broomall John M., attorney, PennJ<fe Delaware river

Brown Benjamin, engineer, cor Penn & Front

Brown Richard, wat, Welsh bel James

Brown George, col lab, Welsh bel James

Brown Samuel, lab. Concord opp Fifth

Brown Wm., bricklayer, Essex bel Second

Brown Henry, cab maker. Mechanic bel Liberty

Brown Thomas, operat, Madison ab Broad

Brown Sarah, wid, Edgmont bel Filbert

Bucha B. F., sash maker, cor Essex & Second

Buck Charity, wid, Franklin ab James

Buck James, cordw, Edgmont ab Providence R

Buckley John, bottler, Madison ab Broad

Buggy Robert, gent, Broad ab Upland

Bundy Benah, cordw, Essex ab Front

Bunce Thomas, lab. Front bel Parker

Bunce Patrick, cordw, do do do

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. €V

Bnnce James, lab, Second bel Parker
Eurke Wm., operat, Work ab Edgmont
Burke Samuel, lab, Broad bel Upland
Burke Edmund, operat, Liberty bel Upland
Burke Josepli, lab, Edgmont ab Loo;an
Burke J. M., operat, Broad ab Upland
Burns Margaret, dry goods, cor Essex <fe Second
Burns George, cordw, Welsh ab R R
Barns Morris, boiler maker, Free ab Market
Burns James, cordw, Work bel Market
Butler John, operat, Upland bel Liberty

Caldwell John, Edgmont ab Proyidence R
(Jallalian Edward, quarryman, Mechanic bel Liberty
Calvin John, col wat. Free below R R
Campbell James, lab, Larkin ab Upland
Campbell Joseph, operat, Madison bel Liberty
Campbell James, manuf. Broad & Mechanic
Cantwell Mary, wid. Filbert bel Welsh
Carson Perry, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert
Carr Francis, lab, Darby R bel Cochran
Casha Draper, col seaman, Bevan's Court
Chadwick James, groc & prov, cor James Sl Edgmont
Chalfant Jacob, carpt. Work above Market
Chriswagoner George, brick mkr, Upland bel Liberty
Christer Wm., ostler, Washington Hotel, Market
Chipman Simon, col wat, Welsh bel James
Clark George, confectionei , Market near Filbert
Clark Dennis, baker. Market ab James
Clark Wm., gent, Edgmont ab Providence R
Clayton Charles, cordw, Work bel Market
Clayton Samuel, wat. Filbert ab Market
Clayton James, quarryman. Darby R ab R R
Clayton Joshua, lab, James bel Fulton
Clark John, lab. Upland bel Liberty
Cloud Stephen, Jr., boots, shoes and findings, James
bel Market

68 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Cloud Lewis T., cordw, James bel Market
Cloud Charles, cordw, Edgmont ab Liberty
Cloud James, ship carpt, Front ab Essex
Clyde Henrietta, gentw, Free ab Market
Coaxes J. R. T., att'y, Clinton ab Welsh
Coates Dr. I. T., Clinton ab Welsh
Coates Annie E., teacher, Clinton ab Welsh
Coates Lydia, wid, do do do

Coburn Wm., blacksmith, Upland ab Logan
Cocliran J. E., gent, Clinton bel Crosby
Cochran John, real estate agent Market ab James
Cochran James, drover, cor Clinton & Crosby
Cohen Annie, operat, James ab Franklin
Collett Mary A., wid, Edgmont bel Filbert
Collins David, carpt. Market ab Filbert
Collins Charles, wat, North bel Cochran
Collins Daniel, cordw, Darby R ab Broad
(^ollison Peter, gent, cor Filbert & Edgmont
(]ollison Isaac, cordw. Filbert ab Edgmont
Qolwell James, col lab, Welsh bel James
Congleton Edward, carpt, James ab Franklin
Conliff John, engineer, Darby R ab Broad
Conly John, lab, Market near Powell's Court
Cook Rebecca, col laundress, Sevan's Court
Coombe Sarah P., gentw, Edgmont ab Filbert
Coppoch Abner, cordw, Edgmont, bel R R
Coppoch Wm., plasterer, James bel Franklin
coulter Mary, teacher. Broad ab Upland
Cowden Wm., operat, Work bel Welsh
Qraig Wm., plasterer, Free bel Upland
(^reighton John, lab, do do do
(jrook John, weaver, Welsh bel Edgmont
(^rowder Isaiah, Market ab Filbert
(^rosson Amanda, wid, Welsh bel R R
^rosson Wm., quarry man, Darby R by Ridley creek
Qulin Jacob, lab, Work bel Market
QuUion Michael, lab, Quarry ab Broad

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 69

Cunningham James, lab, Upland bel Cochran
Curry Wm., wat, James ab Fulton
Cutler Wm., F., machmist, James ab Welsh

Danford John, pedlar, Darby R ab R R
Darrah Ann H., gentw, Free bel Welsh
Darrah Susan, gentw, Free bel Welsh
Davis Mary, gentw, Free bel Upland
Davis Amos, plasterer, James ab Fenn
Davis Hannah, gentw. Free bel Upland
Davis Benjamin, printer, cor Market & PowelFs court
Denton Anna, gentw. Free bel Welsh
Deshong Alfred, gent, Edgmont opp Liberty
Deshong John 0., gent, Edgmont opp Liberty
Devers J. A., grocery & prov store, Market bel James
Devolue Samuel, ostler, Powell's Court
Dickerson Asbury, wat, Powell's court
Dickinson S. A., wid, Providence R
Dickerson Wm., bricklayer, James ab Franklin
Dobbins J. W., carp, Work ab Edgmont
Dobbins W. K., carp. Work ab Edgmont
Donaldson John, operat, James ab Essex
Donaldson Henry L., teacher. Broad & Darby R
Donaldson Thomas, operat, Upland bel Liberty
Dolan Patrick, mason, Logan bel Upland
Dolan John, North bel Cochran
Dolan James, mason. North bel Cochran
Dougherty James, lab, Railroad ab Upland
Dougherty Barney, lab, Railroad ab Upland
Dougherty John B., wat, Edgmont bel Liberty
Dougherty John, lab. Liberty ab Potter
Dougherty Piiilip, pedlar. Liberty ab Darby R
Dougherty James, brickmaker. Darby R ab Liberty
Dougherty John, wat, Edgmont ab Filbert
Dougherty James, lab, Larkin ab Edgmont
Dougherty JohnM., watchman, Edgmont bel Railroad
Dougherty John, lab, James ab Fulton

70 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Dougherty Michael, gardener, James bel Fulton

Dougherty James, wat, Franklin ab James

Downs John, col lab, Sevan's Court

Doyle L. C, millenery& trimmings. Market ab James

Doyle Martha, operat, Work ab Market

Doyle Wm. W., house & sign painter, Welsh ab R R

Dubois B. F., watch maker, Market bel Work

Dumont John, operat, Edgmont ab Logan

Durborow Charles, wat, Edgmont ab Filbert

Duffee Eveline C, dressmaker. Broad bel Upland

Duffy John, lab. Second bel Fulton

Duffy John, lab, Madison bel Liberty

Dunkerley James, machinist. Liberty bel Quarry

Durkin John, lab. Mechanic below Liberty

Dutton Samuel, shipcarpt, Second bel Essex

Dutton Jesse, carpt, James bel Penn

Dutton William, cord, James bel Penn

Dutton Aaron L., grocery & provision. Market ab

James
Dutton R. R., lumb merch. Free ab Welsh
Dutton Caroline, saleswoman, Free ab Market
Dutton James, bricklayer, Filbert ab Market
Dyer John G., prop, Washington House, James opp

Court House
Dyer Joshua, clerk, cor Front and James
Dyer Samuel, Washington House, Market st
Dyson John, operat. Mechanic bel Liberty

E

Eccles Samuel, manuf, cor James <fe Franklin
Edwards Mary A., wid, Edgmont ab Railroad
Edwards Geo., lab, Edgmont ab Providence R
Edwards Thos., operat, Front bel Fulton
Elliott Eliz., operat, Fifth ab Concord
Elliott Diana, operat. Work ab Edgmont
Ellam Geo., tailor, cor Broad & Upland
Emery Sol, col lab, Free ab Upland
Engle Mary, wid, Edgmont ab R R

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 71

Entwisle Joseph, bleacher, Ponn bel James
Entwisle <fe Hall, bleachers, cor Front & Fulton
Enos Geo., wat, cor Market <fe Filbert
Esrey Elizabeth T., wid, Welsh ab R R
Evans Cadwalader, machinest, James bel Market
Evans Abbey A., gentw, James bel Market
Ewing Wm., lab, Darby R ab Liberty
Ewit Susan, col wid, Bevan's Court
Ewing Wm., lab, cor Market & Filbert
Ewing Jane, wid. Free ab Edg-mont
Ewing Joanna, grocery. Filbert ab Market
Ewing Hannah, gentw, Penn bel James
Eyre Preston I., gent, Edgmont ab James
Eyre Sarah, gentw, Edgmont ab James
Eyre Jane, g-entw, Edgmont ab James
Eyre Elizabeth, gentw, Edgmont ab James
Eyre Joshua P., farmer, Edgmont op Free
Eyre Wm., Jr., farmer, Edgmont op Free
Eyre Joshua P. Jr., merch, Edgmont op Free

Fairlamb N. W., cab mak & undertaker, Market bel

RR
Fairlamb Frederick, magistrate, James & Crosby
Faith Chas. C, oyster saloon. Market & Powell's court
Faraday Martin, lab. Front bel Fulton
Fawley Annie, grocery & confec, James bel Market
Fawley Thos. K., gent, James bel Market
Fawley Samuel, operat, James bel Market
Feney John, lab. Market bel Powell's court
Feely Thomas, lab Quarry bel Liberty
Ferguson Wm., carpt, Penn bel James
Ferguson Mrs. A., milliner, Penn bel James
Field Frank, merch, Potter ab Morton
Fields Geo., col lab, Welsh bel James
Fields Basil, col lab, Welsh bel James
Fields Benj., col brickmaker, ab R R
Finch L. E., dry goode, James bel Market

72 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Flavill Wm. H., surveyor, build & conveyancer, Free

ab Welsh
Flavill Jane, milliner, Market near Town Hall
Flavill Edwin E., carpt, Free ab Welsh
Flood Geo., tobacconist, Edgmont ab Providence R
Fogg Robert, operat, Quarry bel Liberty
Forwood Dr. J. L., James ab Edgmont
Ford Benj., blacksmith, Filbert bel Market
Foster Thos., moulder, Edgmont bel R R
Fox Chas., carpt, Work ab Edgmont
Fox David, operat, Work bel Market
Fox Martha, operat. Work bel Market
Fox John, tobacconist, Franklin ab James
Franklin Lewis, carter. Liberty bel Upland
Freiger Constantine, cord, Fulton bel Second
Fricker Jacob, barber. Market bel James
Fuller Joseph, lab, Work ab Edgmont

G

Gaines Mary, col, Bevan's court

Gallagher John, lab, Concord op Fifth

Gallagher Jesse, cord. Liberty bel Quarry

Gallagher Neal,cord, Market bel R R

Garrett D. M., merch, James & Penn

Garside John, machinist, Upland ab Broad

Gartside Robt., plumber, gasfitter, hard, Penn Square

Gartside Benj., manuf. Fulton & Water

Gartside James, manuf, Second ab Fulton

Gartside Amos, manuf. Second ab Fulton

Gartside John, manuf, Fifth ab Concord

Garthwaite James, operat, Front bel Fulton

Gardner James, porter, Front & James

Geig Isabella, wid, Welsh ab Free

Gelston John, gent, James ab Welsh

Gelston Mary, operat, James ab Welsh

Gelston Sarah, operat, James ab Welsh

Gibson Humphrey, farmer, Concord ab R R

Gilpatrick Francis, lab, North ab R R

NAMES OF INHABITANTS.

73

Glasgow I., col lab, Welsh ab Filbert

Glaiicy Daniel, dyer, James ab Edgmont

Gleason Timothy, lab, Welsh bel Edgmont

Glennon Edward, lab, Logan ab Edgmont

Gliitzbeck Geo., cord. Filbert bel Welsh

Goddard Uriah, operat. Potter ab Broad

Goff Marv A., Steamboat Hotel, Market ])el Filbert

Graham I)r. F. Ridgely, Free & Welsh

Grantham Jas., farmer, James bel Welsh

Grant Jona., operat, Front bel Fulton

Gray Dr. Wm., Market & Free

Gray W.C.jd ry goods & groceries, Edgmont and

James
Gray Chas., blacksmith, James bel Fenn
Gray H. B., blacksmith, James bel Penn
Greig John, books & stationary, Market ab James
Green Mrs.,wid, Cochran bel Darby R __^^
Green Wm. F., carpt. Work ab Market
Green Thos., apotliecary. Market & Work
Green John,manuf, Edgmont bel Logan
Green John J., manuf, Liberty & Madison
Greenwood Jas., grocery, Welsh & R R,
Greenwood Wm., bottler, Cochran & Darby R
Greenwood Stephen, operat, Logan ab Potter
Greenwood John, operat, Logan al) Potter
Griffin Daniel, lab, Upland bel Cochran
Grounsel John,blacksmith, James bel Franklin
Groves Joseph, lime & plaster. Market & Del R
Grnbb Wm., wat, Edgmont bel Filbert
Grubb H. B., grocery & provisions, James bel Market
Grubb Wm. L., carpt, Second & Fulton

H

Haggcrty Birney, stone cutter, Larkin ab Potter
Hall Charles, carpt, Larkin ab Upland
Hall Joseph A., carpt, Broad bel Darby R
Hall Charles W., operat, James bel Franklin
Hall John, bleacher, Second & Franklin

4*

74 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Hampson James, stoves and furniture, Market & Free
Hamilton Robert, lab, Edgmont ab Providence R
Ilannura R. E., att'y, office Market ab Work
Hansel Mary, wid, Liberty bel Quarry
Hanley John, Robin Hood Rest, James bel Front
Hanvas Sarah, wid, Liberty ab Madison
Hard Rev. A. B , Potter ab Morton
Hardy Phineas, weaver, Edgmont bel R R
Harden Matthew, engineer, Mechanic bel Liberty
Plarden John, operat, Frcnt bel Fulton
Hargraves Thomas, operat, Second bel Fulton
Hargraves George, operat, James bel Fulton
Harper Alex., carpt, Edgmont ab Liberty
Harper Catharine, wid, Second bel Fulton
Harper George, operat, do do do
Harris George, col lab, Bevan's Court
Hart Wm., manuf. Second & Franklin
Hart Alfred, operat. Front bel Fulton
Hart James, col wat, Bevan's Court '""^
Hatton Hugh, overseer, Edgmont bel Free
Hatfield James, machinist. Liberty ab Potter
Haverstick John, cordw, James bel Concord
Haviland Rev. Arthur, Edgmont bel Larkin
Hawes James, cordw, Uplnid below Liberty
Haycock Jacob & Co., irachinists. Filbert ab Front
Haycock Jacob, machinist. Broad bel Upland
Healy George C, oyster saloon, James bel Market
Heathcote John, cord, Front bel Fulton
Heathcote Andrew, operat, Front bel Fulton
HeiFron John, coachman, at Dr. Young's, James bel
Fulton

Henderson Charles S., moulder. Filbert ab Edgmont
Henderson George, cord^y, Market bel R R
Helms Isaac, lab, back of Second bel Essex
Hetzell Wm., clerk, Clinton ab Welsh
Hibberd John, att'y, Penn Buildings, Market
Hibberd Ellen, wid. Quarry bel Liberty

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 75

ITibberil Henry, lab, Quarry bel Liberty

Ilibberd Daniel, operat, do do do

Hickman J. L., carpt, Free ab Welsh

lliojgins James, carter, Work bcl Market

TTill IIo^Yard, capt, Filbert bel Market

Hinkson & Baker, coal & lumber, Edgmont bel R R

Hinkson Fred. J., tanner, Edgmont ab James

Hinkson II. M., gent, Edgmont bcl James

Hinkson Orpha, gentw, Edgmont bel James

Hinkson & Slawter, house painters. Work ab Market

Hinkson Joseph, gent, Clinton bel Crosby

Hinkson W., lumber merch, Welsh ab R R

Hinkson John, carpt, Larkin ab Upland

Hinkson & Bell, tannery, Edgmont ab James

Hirosson Wm., operat. Quarry bel Liberty

Holt Sarah, -wid, Edgmont & Work

Holt Joseph, machinist, Larkin ab Edgmont

Holt Joseph, druggist, Broad ab Mechanic

Holt Amos, tailor. Broad ab Mechanic

Holt James, operat, Madison bel Liberty

Holt Elizabeth, gentw, James & Concord

Holmes Edward, operat. North ab R R

Hollin Nancy, wid. Upland bel Cochran

Ilonnor John, wat, Broad ab Upland

Hood Rachel, col laundress, Free bel R R

Hood Rev. George, Chester Fern. Seminary, Broad

ab Upland
Horrocks Francis, operat. Liberty bcl Upland
Howes E, S., grocery. Market bel R R
Ilowarth James, weaver, R R ab Welsh
Howarth John, operat, Front bel Fulton
Ilowarth Joseph, operat, Second bel do
Hubbell R. IL, Gas Works, Free bel Upland
Hughes Patrick, machinist, Madison bel Liberty
Hall James, col lab, PoweU's Court
Huley B., col lab, Concord opp Fifth
Huuter George, lab, Larkin ab Edgmont

76 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Hunter Wm., brush maker, Logan ab Edgmont

Hunter Wm., corchy, Edgmont ab Logan

Hunter Joseph, wheelwright, Broad &"UpIand

Huston Esther, wid, Free ab UpLand

Huston Saml, Quarryman, Darby E, bel Ridley creek

I & J

L'ving Thomas, paper maker, Welsh ab R R
Irving & Leiper Barndennock mills, Front ab Franklin
Ivins Francis, machinist. Upland bel Market
'Jackson James, operat. Free l)el R R
Jackson Wm.,lab, Free ab Edgmont
Jackson Washington, operat, Quarry bel Liberty
Jester Wm. F., h paint & pap hang iiidgmont ab James
Jefferson Rev. Benj., col lab, Welsh bel James
Johnston John, lab. Concord ab Fifth
Johnston Samuel, col lab, James ab Fulton
Johnston John, machinist. Market bel Filbert
Johnson Samuel, Bevan's Court
Johnson John, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert
Johnstone Ebenezer, mason, Dcsbong ab Edgmont
Johnstone George, do do do do

Jones Samuel, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert
Jones Perry, col lab, Welsh bel James
Jones George, col porter. Market near Powell's Court
Jones Jona., col fence mkr, Welsh bel James
Jones Mary, operat, Fifth ab Concord

K

Kane Wm., cordw, Edgmont bel Liberty

Kay Edward, operat, IJpland ab Broid

Kelley Wm., cordw, James ab Welsh

Kelley Esther, wid. Work ab Edgmont

Kelley P. P., mail carrier. Work ab Edgmont

Kelley Esther R., milliner, do do do

Kelley Mary, wid, Front bel Fulton

Kelley Owen, lab, Darby R ab Cochran

Kelley Patrick, quarryman, Darby R bel Ridley creek

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 77-

Kcnwortlij J. W., coal mcrcliant, Broad & Darby R

Kenworthv Charles, clerk, Larkin bol Aleclianic

Kerlin Wm., wat, Workbel Welsh

Kerlln A. L , wid, Edgmoiit ab R R

Kerlin Martha, wid, James ab Penn

Kester*! Bridget, gentw, Broa 1 ab Mechanic

Kinney Mary, wid, Edgmont bel Liberty

King Rachel, wid, Logan ab Madison

Kirk Mary, wid. Front bel Fulton

Kirk Ellen, operat, l?'ront bel Fulton

Knipe John, lab, Logan bel Q larry

Knott Wm., machinist, Welsh ab Work

Knowles James, cotton mills, Front bel Essex

Knott James, machinist, Welsh ab Work

Koehler Michael, clothier, Penn Baildings

Krauch Christian, lager beer saloon Edgmont & Lirkin

Kutzhler Jer., op3rat, back of Free bel Market

Ladomus Jos., watches & jewellery. Market bel Work

Ladue J. W., machinist. Potter bel Liberty

Lamey Wra., cordw, R R ab Upland

Lamplugh S. R., house painter, Work ab Market

Lambson Wm., carpt, Penn k Front

Lane Park, cordw, Weloh ab R R

Lane Hannah, wid, Free bel Upland

Lane Joel, clerk, do do do

Lane Thomas, blacksmith. Second bel Fulton

Laney Michael, lab, Edgmont & Liberty

Lancaster Sarah, col wid, Welsh ab Filbert

Larkin J. M., druggist, Market & James

Larkin C. C. & A., steam planing mill, sash factory,

Broad & Potter
Lirkia Nathan, sash mikcL-, &c., Broad bel Upland
Lirkin John, Jr., g3nt, Bi-oad ab Madison
L irkin Lewis, m3rchant, Broad & Upland
Lirkin Charles C, sashmkr, kc, Larkin bel Madion

78 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Latch George, operat, Work ab Edgmont

Latch Lusan, Avid, Woi'k bel Market

Lear Charles, drover, Free ab Market

Lear Sophia, gentw, Free ab Market

Lear Wm., boots & shoes, Market ab James

Learj James, operat, Larkin ab Edgmont

Lebo John, lab, Darby R ab Larkin

Leckey Robert, select boarding school, Second bel

Franklin
Lee Edward, operat. Mechanic bel Liberty
Lee John, operat, Potter nb Broad
Lees Daniel, operat. Upland ab Logan
Lees James, machinist. Broad ab Mechanic
Leiper Thomas J., manuf, James bel Market
Lenney James, cordw, Market bel R R
Leonard Mary, -wid. Front bel Parker
Lester John, operat, broad bel Mechanic
Lester James, victualler, Larkin ab Upland
Lever Edward, operat. Fifth ab Concord
Lewis Edward, pattern maker, Edgmont bel Free
Lewis Jerry, lab, Powell's Court
Linton Matt., lab. Filbert bel Welsh
Lindsay Henry H., gent, Filbert bel Market
Lisle Rebecca, wid. Front bel Penn
Little Thomas, tanner. Filbert bel Welsh
Liversidge Thos., dry goods & groc,Edgmont & Broad
Loatman Martha, col, Welsh bel James
Logan John, lab. Providence R ab Upland
Lombaert H. J., auditor Penna R R Co, Second ab

Franklin
Long Samuel, Jr., pattern mkr, Jam^s ab Welsh
Long John, carpt, Free bel Market
Long Joshua, do do do do
Long Thomas R., carpt. Mechanic bel Liberty
Long Teresa, tailoress, Penn ab Second
Longbothom John, victualler, Frnnklin ab James
Longbothom John, meat shop, James bel Market

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 79

LoweWm.. cordw, Upland bcl Liberty
Liikens W. B. carpt, Potter bel Liberty
Lyon3 Grossman, gent. Free & Welsh
Lyons Rose W., Avid, Filbert ab Market
Lytle Andrew, fanner, Concord ab ii R
Lvtle Samuel, do do do

M

Mackej Robt, lab, Upland a Liberty

Macartney Robt, operat. Work bel Market

Madgin Thos, farmer, James bel Fulton

Magraw Martin, carpt, Fulton bel Second

Malany Jas, cord, James ab Welsh

Malony Hannah, groc, a provisions, Market bel Free

Malin Wm, carpt. North ab R R

Mann Michael, cord, Front bel Parker

Manuel Jas, operat. Filbert ab Market

Marshall Margt, operat, ^'ranklin bel Second

Marsliall John, operat. Mechanic bel Liberty

Martine J L, cord, James bel Essex

Martine Abm., saddler, James ab Essex

Marshall Wm, operat, Franklin bel Second

Marshman Chandler, cord James bel Market

Marlor Eliz, wid, Work bel WeKh

]\rarlor Wm., operat, Work bel Welsh

Marlor Joseph, operat, Work bel Welsh

Martin Adeline, tinware. Market ab James

Mason Thomas, teamster, Front ab FiD^ert

Matson Asa, engineer, Penn & Front

M'Arthur Archibald, ship carpt, Market ab Filbert

M'Arann Wm. A., cordw, James ab Penn

M'Call Wm., cattle dealer, Clinton bel Crosby

M'Call Robert, tobacconist, Market ab Work

M'Clare Hugh, lab, back of Second bel Essex

M'Collum Susan, dry goods & gro Market bel R R

M'Conncll Mr., cordw, Market'bel R R

M'Connell Robert, cordw, James bel Penn

M'CoIlin J. G., cash, bank Del. Co., Markets James

80 DIRECTORY OF CHRSTER.

M'Catlierty Edward, clerk, Free & Wclsli
M'Cluskey Henry, coach painter, Free ab Welsh
M'Clymont James, pattern ma|^er, Welsh bel R R
M'Clay James, lab, Fulton bel James
M'Clymont John, machinist, W elsli bel R R
M'Cullougli Michael, cab mkr, Work ab Edgmont
M'Collnm Francis, wat. Broad ab Potter
M'Cormick James, machinist, Broad ab Mechanic
M'CuUough John, lal). North ab R R
M'Cabe Francis, machinist. Second bel Fulton
M'Cann Wm. A., coal yard, James ab Penn
M'Cann Wm. A., boottV:; shoe store, James bel Market
M'Devitt Wm., stone cutter. Market bel R R
M'Fadgen James, lab. Darby R ab Cochran
M'Gonegal Patrick, quarryman. Darby R bel Liberty
M'Grath Henry, grocery. Filbert ab Market
M'Ginty Hugh, la]), Liberty ab Madison
M'Ginly Michael^ lab, Cochran bel Darby R
M'Gorlick Mrs. W., wid, J\Larket ab Filbert
M'llvain Spencer, farmer, Darby R near Ridley creek
M'llvain Henry, do do do do

WKinzle John, tailor, Penn bel James
M'Kinney David, quarryman, Darby R near Ridley cr
M'Kinley Dennis, quarryman, do do do

M'Kinzey John, tailor, Penn ab Second
M'Keever John B., mercht, Welsh bel Edgmont
M'Kenney Patrick, quarryman, Darl^y R ab Liberty
M'Kinley Catharine, operat, do do do
M' Kinney James, lab do do R R

M'Keever Nancy, wid, Edgmont ab Broad
M'Kendrick Catharine, operat. Front bel Fulton
M'Kendrick Sarah, do do do

M'Kendrick Annie, do do do

M'Laughlin Daniel, lab, Edgmont ab Welsli
M'Laughlin Ellen, wid, Edgmont ab Filbert
M'Laren Hannah, confec. Market & Filbert
M'Langhlin Jolm, lab, Free & Welsli
M'Learv John, lab, Mechanic bel Liijcrtv

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 81

M'Lay Wm., cordw, Broad bel Upland
M'Laughlin Andrew, lab, Liberty bel Upland
]\r'Laiighlin John, stone cntter, Darby R ab R R
M'Lean John, operat. Fifth ab Concord
M'Maliai Mary, wid, Providence R ab Upland
M'Miniman Daniel, lab, do do do
M'Neal Arch., cordw, Filbert ab Edgmont
M'Nall Mr., In-icklayer, Euguiont ab Filbert
M'Miniman Edward, lab. Providence R ab Upland
Mendon James, machinist, Madison bel Liberty
Mendon Wm., operat, do do do

Merritt George, blacksmith. Front bel Essex
Middleton Eliz., operat, Edgmont bel R R
Mills George, cordw, Edgmont bel Filbert
Mills Samuel, cordw, Market ab Filbert
Mills Wm., operat. Darby R ab Broad
Mills James, lab, Second bel Fulton
Mills Wm., saddler, James bel Penn
Mills Jacob, gent, do do do
Millins George, operat, Madison ab Broad
Miller Lewis, machinist, Broad ab Upland
Miller ^[aria. col wid, Bevan's Court
Miller Lewis, machinist. Broad & Darby R
Miller Richard, merch tailor. Market bel R R
Millington Ellen, wid, Work bel Welsh
Milley Wm., operat, James bel Essex
Milley John, operat, do ab Franklin
i\Iilns George, operat, Madison bet Broad & Liberty
Minshall Wm. A., cabinet mkr ct undertaker, Free ab

Market
Minshall E. R., groc & prov, Market & Work
Mirkil Thomas, agent, Market ab Filbert
Mirkil Isaiah, collector, do do do
Mitchell John A., hats, leather, shoe findings, James

bel Mai'ket
^Mitchell Manuel col lab. Be van's Court
^lolyncaux John, oyster saloon Market bel James
Monroe Wm. IL, dentist. Market ab Work

82 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Montgomery Samuel carpt, Front bel Essex

Montgomery John, carpt, Second bel Fulton

Montgomery Alex., operat, do do do

Moore Thomas, gun & locksmith, James bel Market

Morris George, moulder. Market belRR

Morris J. H., machinist. Second bel Fulton

Morris John, wat. Front ab Essex

Morris Mgt., wid, Front bel Fulton

Morrison James, lab, Free ab Upland

Morrison D. W., carpt, Penn bel James

Morgan James, operat, Upland bel Liberty

Morgan James, operat. Larkin ab Upland

Morton Dr. Charles K., Edgmont near Providence R

^lorton Justis, printer. Market & Powell's Court

Moulder James, ship carpt, Front l)el Fulton

Mousely Wm., plasterer, Providence R bel Potter

Murray Charles, col lab, Filbert & Welsh

Murray Wm., cordw, Market bel R R

Murray Abm., lab, Concord ab Fifth

Murphey Wm., col lab, Free ab Edo^mont

Murphey Nickolas, lab. Filbert bel Welsh

Marshall Ann, operat, Franklin bel Second

Neal John, lab, Welsh bel James
News John brickmaker. Liberty bel Upland
News Wm, brickmaker, Franklin ab James
Newell Robt, dyer. Front bel Fulton
Newell Joseph, engineer. Front bel Fulton
Nelson Jas D, wharf builder, James ab Welsh
Noblit Anna, wid, Edgmont bel R R
Noblit Dell, ship carpt, Edgmont bel R R
Noblit Thos, operat, Free ab Market
Noden Thos, operat. Front bel Fulton
Noden Jona, operat. Front bel Fulton
Nuttall Thos, gent, Quarry ab Broad
Nuttall Levi, grocery, Welsh bel Edgmont
Nugent Annie, col, wid, Filbert bel Welsh

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 83

Nuo'cnt Leah, col, wid, Beyan's Court

Oat Israel, cord, Concord ab Fifth
O'Donaklson Wm, lab, Logan ab Quarry
O'Donnall Patrick, lab. Second ab Fulton
Ogleby Rol)t, ope rat. Broad ab Mechanic
O'Hara Jas, lab, Broad bel Darby R
Omensetter J H, teacher, Penn ab Front
O'Neil John, carpt, Front bel Fulton
O'Rourkc Timothy, mason, Darby R bel Cochran
O'Rourke Wm, mason, Filbert bel Market
Oreal Thos J, carpt. Work ab Edgmont
Orey Jas, operat, Liberty bel Darby R
Ottiloniy, tallow chandler, Edgmont ab James
Ott Maurice, do do do do do

Ottey Wesley, blacksmith, Larkin & Upland
Ottey Redmon, carpt. North bel Cochran
Owen Dr. Joshua, Edgmont opp Work
Owens Wm., wat, North bel Cochran

P

Paist Jesse W., carpt. Market ab Filbert
Palmer Samuel, brick mkr, Franklin ab James
Palmer James, coach trimmer, Free & Welsh
Patterson Alex., machinist. Broad ab Mechanic
Pattison Wm., cordw, James bel Franklin
Pennell Edmund, farmer, James bel Fulton
Pennell J. L., victualler, James bel Fulton
Pennell S. J., wid, James ab Welsh
Pennell J. & C. D., lumber & coal, Edgmont ab James
Pennell Jona., lumber merch, do do do

Pennell C. D., do do do do do

Pendergast John, grocery, James ab Edgmont
Perkins Abm. R., farmer, do bel Fulton
Peterson Joseph, col wat, Welsh bel James
Picup Mary, Upland bel Larkin
Pickels James C, china & glass ware. Market ab Jame s

84 DIRECTORY OP CHESTER.

Pliilips Catharine, wid, Front bel Fulton

Philips John, wat, Filbert bel Market

Piatt James, blacksmith, James & Fulton

Plummer E. H., cordw. Upland bel Liberty

Porter Wm., quarryman, Darby R ab Liberty

Porter James, lab, H R ab Upland

Porter Charles, wat, Darby R ab Liberty

Porter Jenkins, col lab, James ab Fulton

Potter Rev. Alonzo, Potter ab Morton

Porter Dr. James J., Welsh & Delaware river

Potts George W., col porter, Welsh bel James

Pike Rachel, Avicl. Work ab Market

Pike Isaiah, carpt, Filbert bel Market

Pike Isaac, engineer, do do do

Pike Benj., wat, Edgmont ab Filbert

Pratt H. D., harness mkr, James ab Penn

Pratt 11. D., saddler, Free ab Market

Preston Samuel, lab, Filbert bel Welsh

Preston Dr. C, James bel I'enn

Preston Henry C., col lab, We!shab Filbert

Price J. Wade, books & stationery, James bel Market

Price Samuel A., gent, do do do

Price John C, brickmkr, do do do

Price Wm. G., do Filbert bel Market

Price J. C. & W. G., brick yard. Liberty & Potter

Price D. T., house painter, Madison ab Liberty

Price Elizabeth, wid, James bel Concord

Priegel J. G., house painter, Madison bel Liberty

Priestly Samuel, operat. Front bel Fulton

Pryor Warner, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert

Pullen Samuel, wat, Filbert ab Market

Purnsley Rachel, wid, Welsh bel James

Pusey Lydia, gentw, Edgmont opp Free

Pyvell Sarah A., wid, Edgmont ab Welsh

Pyvell Wm., agent, Upland bel Larkin

ft

Quinn Abrm., carpt., Edgmont bel Free

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 85

R

Rambo Wm.,lab, Market & Filbert

Raney Joseph, plasterer, Front bel Penn

Rappernecker Win,, cord, Liberty ab Upland

Rathbnrn C. W., gent, Welsh bel R R

Rathburn Mrs. Rebecca, private school, Welsh bel

RR
Rawcliffe James, variety store. Free & E Igmont
Reddin Absalom, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert
Reed Bradford, lab, Work bel Welsh
Reeves Prudence, col wid, Bevan's court
Rees Isaac, engineer. Broad & Mechanic
Rex Dr. Geo., Second bel Parker
Richards Deborah, wid, Welsh ab Work
Riddle Sallie, teacher, Welsh bel R R
Riddle James, teacher, Welsh bel R R
Riddle Geo. S., wheelright, Welsh bel R R
Ritchie Samuel, operat, Fulton bel James
Riter Jacob, ship carpt, Edgmont bel Free
Rlioads Joseph, col carter, Powell's court
Rhodes Joseph, trader, Madison & Liberty
Rhoads Wm., bricklayer, Filbert ab Market
Roach E. W. & T. E., commercial academy, Edgmont

& Welsh
Roberts Howard, livery stable. Free ab AVelsh
Roan Geo., lab, Cochran bel Darby R
Roberts Wm., aQ:ent. Free ab Welsh
Roberts Mary, gentw, Free bel Market
Robinson John, Essex bel Second
Roach E. W., teacher, Edgmont & Welsh
Robinson John S., machinist, Essex bel Second
Roach T. E., teacher, Edgmont & Welsh
Roach Thomas, ambrotypist, Edgmont & Welsh
Rodeback Allen, machinist, James al) Franklin
Rose Samuel J., brickmaker, Upland & Liberty
Rosevelt Jas. E. R., livery stable. Work bel Market
Rosevelt James, livery stable, James ab Market

I

86 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Roseyelt J. G., Market bel R R

Rosevelt Theo. Y., tobacconist, Market bel R R

Ross Richar.d, carpt, Essex bel Second

Ross Thomas, carpt, James bel Essex

Ross Richard, capt, Penn & Front

Ross Francis, lab, Upland bel Liberty

Ross Patrick, carter, Upland bel Liberty

Ross John, lab. Providence R ab Upland

Ross John, house painter, Edgmont ab Welsh

Ross Hamilton, col wat, Welsh ab Filbert

Rothwell Isaac, col lab, Bevan's court

Roxburgh S. A., operat, Work ab Market

Rulan Job, gent, Edgmont ab James

Rum ford Washington, bricklayer, James ab Franklin

Rumford Absalom, col lab, Bevan's court

Rumford Wm., col wat, Welsh ab Filbert

Rump Edward, col lab, Bevan's court

Russell John, blacksmith, Welsh ab R R

Russell Jeremiah, wat, Market ab Filbert

Rutter Blytlie, wheelwright. Market ab James

Rutter Esther A., milliner, Market ab James

Rutter John, col lab. Free bel R R

Ruth Rev. John, Clinton bel Crosby

Sample Robert, operat, Franklin bel Second
Sample Ann, wid, Edgmont ab Providence R
Saunders J., lab. Bevan's court
Schofield Edward, operat, Edgmont ab Logan
Schofield Wm., grocery. Broad & Mechanic
Schofield James, operat, Front bel Fulton
Scureman Wm., stoves & tinner, Market ab James
Scureman John, moulder, Free ab Welsh
Scott Francis, operat, Larkin ab Edgmont
Scott John, engineer, Free ab Market
Scott John, teamster, Fulton bel Second
Seal Wm. A., plasterer, James ab Penn
Scary James, carpt, Free ab Welsh

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 87

Seyfort John, livery, AYork bel Market

Sharpless J. M., packet & lime wharf, Market & Del

river
Sharpless Wm., merch, James & Franklin
Starrett F. J., print. Market & Powell's court
Stain Emily, dressmaker, Free bel Upland
Shaw Samuel, gent., James ab Concord
Shaw Arnold, operat. Broad & Potter
Shepherd Geo., foundry man, Work bel Welsh
Shepherd Wm., watchman, Second bel Fulton
Shepherdson Wm., carpt, Second bel Fulton
Shipps David, groceries & feed, Market & Work
Shoemaker Fred., cord, Mechanic al) Broad
Shroder Chas., tinman. Market ab Filbert
Simpson James, tailor, Penn ab Second
Simpson James, tailor, James bel Market
Simpson Mgt., gentw, Penn bel James
Sines Mary, wid, Welsh & Clinton
Sinex John A., trader. Fifth ab Concord
Sinex Jacob, ship builder. Front bel Franklin
Singleton Wm., weaver, Welsh bel Edgmont
Singles Wm., currier, Front bel Fill)ert
Slaughter Lewis, liouse painter. Broad bel Upland
Smedley Geo. L., clerk, Edgmont bel James
Smedley Ellis, dry goods, groceries, hardware, Market

Square
Smith John, victualler, Liberty bel Darby R
Smith John, operat, Second bel Fulton
Smith Francis, gent, Liberty bel Darby R
Smith Robert, operat. Free bel LTpland
Smith Wm., col brickmaker, Edgmont ab Work
Smith Mary, store, Edg-mont bel James
Smith Geo., operat. Free bel Lapland
Smith ^lartha, wid, Free & Welsh
Smith Joseph, tailor, Broad & Upland
Smith Samuel R., R R House, Market & R R
Smith Joseph, carpt, Second ab Fulton
Sneath G. H., carpt, Welsh bel R R

88 DIRECTORY OP CHESTER.

Hiiel^rove Geo., baker, Broad & Upland
Spalacv John, lab, Second bel Parker
Spanc xMichael, cord. Work hv\ Market
Stacy D. B., merch. Market bel Work
Starr Samuel, coal & wood, James ab Penn
Steel John, bricklajxr, Cochran & North
Stephens James, nianiif cottons. Market & Work
Stevenson Jeremiah, victualler, James bel Essex
Stephenson Samuel, ship builder, Penn bel James
Stewart John, cord, Filbert ab Market
Stewart Joseph, col lab, Welsh ab Filbert
Stewart Eliz., operat, Madison bel Liberty
St Leger Daniel, machinist. Liberty bel Potter
Stewart Jacob, cord, Edgmontab Providence R
Sproull Rev. A. W., Clinton ab Welsh
SprouU Eliz., wid, Fulton bel Second
Story Chas. A., tobacconist, Deshong ab Edgmont
Stokes Henrietta, dress maker, Ed.umont ab Broad
Stokely Samuel, ship carpt, Free ab Edgmont
Struthers Alex., operat, Franklin ab Front
Strickland Amos A., house painter, Work ab Edg-
mont
Sullivan Wm., kerosene oil store, James bel Market
Sullivan Sarah, gentw. Free ab Market
Sullivan John, ship carpt. Free al) Market
Sweeny Wm., box maker, Larkin ab Edgmont
Sykes Wm., operat, James bel Fulton
Story Chas. A., tobacconist, Deshong ab Edgmont
Stokes Henrietta, dress maker, Edgmont ab Broad

T

Talley James, plasterer. Front bel Penn
Taylor Sarah S., operat, cor James & Franklin
Taylor Wm. J., operat, do do do

Taylor Samuel, gent, do do do

Taylor Alfred, teacher. Second ab Franklin
Taylor He my B., clerk, do do do
Taylor Samuel E., engineer, James bel Essex

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 89

Taylor Wm., clerk, Pcnn bel Second

Taylor Wm., corchv, Edg-iiiont ab Providence R

Taylor Lewis, brickmkr, Upland bel Liberty

Taylor Charles, gent, Larkin bel Mechanic

Taylor Robert S., machinist, Welsh al) R R

Taylor Ricliard, gent's furnishing store,Market bel RR

Taylor Capt R. S., wat, James ab Welsh

Taylor Lewis P., bricklayer, do do do

Taylor Capt. Luther ]M.,wat,do do do

Taylor Enos, clerk, Market bel R R

Taylor Joseph, coach mkr, cor Free & Welsh

Taylor W.H.M., do do do do do

Taylor Edwd, blacksmith, do do do do

Taylor Jona., machinist. Broad ab Mechanic

Taylor Joseph, agent, railroad station

Tajdor Joseph, operat, cor Broad & Lapland

Temple John A., freight agent, cor Edgmont &R R

Tingler Lewis, baker, cor JBroad & Upland

Tippin Leonard, operat, James ab Franklin

Thatcher Lewis & Wm., sash & door factory, Front &

Crosby
Thatcher Lewis, sash mkr, James ab Penn
Thomas John col ostler. Free ab Welsh
Thomas Margaret D., teacher, cor Welsh & Work
Tliornly John, oil manuf, Second bel Parker
Thomson D. B., house painter, cor Broad Sz Edgmont
Thomson George, operat, Front bel Fulton
Todd Jona., operat, Broad bel Madison
Troth Jacob, bricklayer, James ab Welsh
Train James, cordw, James bel Franklin
Tranks Benj., col cordw, cor Market & Powell's Court
Trout Wm., pat mkr, AYork bel Market
Trout Wm. H., do do do do

Turner Samuel, operat, Broad bel Madison
Turner Richard, operat. Edgmont ab Logan
Turner James, engineer, do do Liberty
Turner Stephen, col lab, Powell's Court
Turner Wm., salesman, cor Edgmont <fe Broad

90 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Turner George, operat. Upland bel Liberty

U

Ulrich Samuel, Justice of Peace, James ab Penn
Ulrich John, aQ:ent, do bel Essex

Valentine T. J., gre3n grocery, James ab Penn
Valentine Theo.,col barber,cor James & Market Square
Vanhorn Wm., operat, Liberty bel Madison
Vanhartsdale Joseph, clerk, do do do
Vandegrii't Sarah, wid. Market ab Filbert
Vanhorn Nathan, operat. Liberty bel Potter
Vanzant Jane E., milliner, Penn bel James
Vanzant N., operat. Front bel Fulton
Vanzant Adeline, operat, do do do
Vanzant Esther J., do do do do
Vanzant Theo. A., do do do do
Vernon Samuel, carpt, Broad bel Upland
Vernon J. B., carpt. Front ab Essex

W

Wagner Jacob, sawyer, Front ab Essex

Walter Y. S., E:l Del Co Rep, cor Market & James

Warren Samuel, furniture store, Penn bel James

Warner Wm., gent, Edgmont ab Liberty

Warner Penrose, miller, Edgmont ab Liberty

Warren John, operat, Larkin ab Edgmont

Wan tine Wm., wat, Cochran bel Darby R

Waters Sarah, wid. Potter bel Liberty

Watson Jane, col wid. Darby R ab Larkin

Watson Benj., col wat, Welsh ab Filbert

Waters James, col brickmaker. Potter ab Liberty

Wallace Henry, col lab, Bevan's court

Wallace Archibald, jr., operat, back of Free bel Market

Wallace

West Keziah, gentw. Free bel Welsh

Weaver Isaac, flour and feed store

NAMES OF INHABITANTS. 91

Welsh John, carpt, Work ab Edgmont
Wcidner Chas. A. & Co., Chester Iron Found, Edg-
mont bcl E, R
Weidner Chas. A., Welsh ab R R
Wellington Mary, operat. Broad ab Mechanic
Webb James, dry goods, Broad bel Mechanic
West Eli, roller coverer. Liberty bel Darby R
Welser Benj. B., cordw, cor Upland & Liberty
Weaver Joseph, carpt, James ab Fulton
Weaver Jane, operat, James ab Fulton
West Spencer, col teamster, Bevan's court
Weaver Geo. W., postmaster, James bel Market
Weaton Mary, A^id, Front ab Filbert
Wheaton Joseph, lab. Filbert bel Welsh
Wheaton Andw., engineer, "
White Benj., col lab.. Free ab Upland
White Nathan, col teacher, Filbert ab Market
White Cath., col wid. Liberty ab Edgmont
Whiting Geo., produce, cor Clinton & Welsh
Whitehead Geo., weaver, cor Filbert & Welsh
Whitaker Margt., wid, Madison bel Liberty
Wilson David, col confect, Market bel James
Wilson Joseph, clerk, Market ab Filbert
Wilson Ann, col, Edgmont bel R R
Wilson Geo., National Hotel, cor Edgmont & James
Wilson Wm.,gent., cor Edgmont & James
Wilson Robert, operat. Work bel Welsh
Wilson James, lab, Liberty bel Quarry
Wilson Jonathan, wat, " " "
Wilson George, carpt, Mechanic bel Liberty

Wilson Charles, brickmkr, " "

Wilson Jacob, brkmak, Liberty ab Mechanic
Williams Samuel, lab, James bel Fulton
Williams John, cordw, James bel Essex
Williams Anna B., wid. Upland bel Larkin
Williams Benjamin, carpt, Edgmont ab Providence R
Williams Francis, operat, Welsh ab James
Williams Chas., tailor, James bel Market

92 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Williams Ellenora B., saleswoman, James bel Market

Williams John, bricklayer, Essex bel Second

Williamson John, operat, Quarry bel Liberty

AVilliamson Abigail, gentw, James bel Franklin

Wiltl John, dry goods & grocs. Market bel James

Wild Eliz., milliner, cor Edgmont & Liberty

Willey William, operat, Franklin ab Front

WillevWm. K., "

Willey Jesse K., "

Willey Margt. K., *'

Witton John, tailor, Second bel Fulton

^yilkey James, pat maker. Filbert ab Market

Winslow Mary, wid, Welsh al) E R

Wilkinson James, operat, Upland bel Liberty

Wiley James, operat, Mechanic. ab Broad

Wood John, meat store, Market bel James

Wood Margt., laundress, Fulton bel James

Wood Thomas, operat. Fourth ab Concord

Wood John, col wat. Be van's court

Wolf Martin, lab, Powell's court

Wollcot John, grocery. Upland bel Liberty

Woodhead Alfred, operat, cor James & Franklin

^yorthington Mr., carter. Providence R ab Upland

Worthington Nat.,lab, " " "

■\y right Alex., clerk. Broad bel Madison

Wright Harrison, operat, Deshong ab Edgmont

Wright Lucy, wid. Upland bel Larkin

Wright James, machinist. North bel Cochran

Wunderlich Geo., meat & prov, cor Market & Free

Y

Young Dr. Wm., James bel Fulton
Young Dr. Edward, James ab Welsh
Younker Margt., wid, Edgmont bel Free
Younker James, boil mak, " " "
Younker Bennager, mach, " '' "

STATItmCS.

CHURCHES.

Friends. — Meeting House on Market street, be-
tween James and Graham.

Episcopal. — Cliurcli on James street, between Mar-
ket and Welsh. The Pastor, Rev. James Kendig,
having resigned, in consequence the pulpit is supplied
'pro tempore by Kev. Mr. Talbot. Number of commu-
nicants, 120. Children in Sabbath School, 150. Time
of regular Sabbath service in Winter, 10^ o'clock, A.
M., and 7 P.M.; in Summer, 10 A. M., and TJ P. M.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Superin-
tendent of Sabbath School, Dr. J. M. Allen.

Wardens. — Senior Warden, John Larkin, Jr.; Ju-
nior Warden, Dr. J. M. Allen.

Vestrymen — John Larkin, Jr., Dr. J. M. Allen,
Charles C. Larkin, J. B. M'Keever, J. G. Johnson,
James Cochran, D. B. Thompson, Crossman Lyons,
James Campbell.

Methodist. — Church on Free street, west of Mar-
ket. Pastor, Rev. John Ruth. Regular services
are held every Sabbath at 10 1 o'clock, A. M., and 7
P. M.

Trustees — David Abbot, Daniel Birtwell, Edward
Congleton, Thomas Liversidge, John Hall, Jacob Sinex,
John Sinex, Wm. Sharpless, Joseph Taylor.

Stewards. — David Abbot, John Thompson, Thos.
Liversidge, William Sharpless, Daniel Birtwell, John
Sinex, Jacob Sinex, John Hall.

Superintendent of Sunday School. — Wm. Flavill.

96 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

Catholic. — Church on Edgmont street, sout'i of
Larkin. Pastor, Rev. A. Ilaviland. Congregation,
1500. Regular Sabbath service at 7h and 10| o'clock,
A. M., and Vespers at 8| P. M. Number of chil-
dren in Sunday School, 200; teachers, 16; hours of
attendance from 8 to 10 A. M. and 2 to 3 P. M. Su-
perintendent, Rev. A. Haviland.

Presbyterian. — Church corner of Clinton and
Welsh streets. Pastor, Rev. A. W. Sproull. Com-
municants, 110. Children in Sabbath School, 200,
havinoj 16 teachers. Reo^ular Sabbath service in Win-
ter at 10| o'clock, A. M., and 7 P. M. In Summer,
10 A. M. and 7 J P. M. Lecture every Wednesday
evening at 7| o'clock. Prayer meeting every Friday
evening.

Elders — Jno. Cochran, James Ridley, Joseph Ilink-
son, Jno. Hard.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

H.GH OR Grammar School. — Franklin, nortli of
James street. No. 1, Boys, taught by Mr. J. H.
Omensctter. No. 2, Girls, taught by Miss Thomas.
Branches taught, spelling, reading, writing, arithme-
tic, algebra, mensuration, geography, grammar, histo-
ry and composition.

Secondary Department. — No. 1, boys, taught by J.
Riddle, corner of Free and Welsh. No. 2, girls, tauglit
by Miss A. E. Wright, corner of Free and Welsh.
No. 3, boys and girls, taught by Miss Sallie Riddle,
Franklin, north of James. No. 4, boys, taught by
Mr. J. B. Donaldson, corner of Logan and Madison.
Branches taugl:t, spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic
and geography.

Primary Department. — No. 1, boys and girls,
taught by Miss C. Boner, corner of Free and Welsh.

STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH. 97

No. 2, boys and girls, taught by Mrs. Harris, Frank-
lin north of James. No. 3, boys and girls, taught by
Miss Greig, principal, and Miss Ulrich, assistant, cor-
ner of Logan and Madison. Branches taught, alpha-
bet, spelling and reading.

Colored School.— Boys and girls, taught by Na-
than S. White, Filbert, east ot Market.
Number of pupils : —

Grammar school, boys, 35

<' " girls, 57

Secondary dep., boys, 137

•' " girls, 87

Primary '* boys, 133

" " girls, 137

Colored " bo>s, 30

o-irls, 25

Whole number of pupils, 641

School term, 10 months.

Average salary of male teachers per month, $36 25

" " " female " " " 27 14

Amount of teacher's salaries per annum 3350 00

" " expenditure for books, 275 00

" lax levied in 1859, 5194 00

Real estate of department valued at 12000 00

School Directors Fred. J. Hinkson, Stephen

Cloud, Alex. W. Wright, Dr. John S. Morton, Samuel
Shaw, \Vm. Hinkson. Regular meetings of the Board
are held upon the first Wednesday of each month.

Schools — Public, Franklin north of James ; cor-
ner of Free and Welsh ; and corner of Logan and
Madison.

Private. — Chester Female Seminary, by Rev. Geo.
Hood, Broad street, above Upland. Select Boarding
School, by Robert Leckey, Second street below Frank-
lin.

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98 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

BOROUGH OFFICERS.

Chief Burgess — Robert Gartside.

Treasurer — John Brooks.

Town Clerk — James Riddle.

Town Council — James Campbell, Joseph Ladomus,
James Bell, John Larkin, Jr., Abm. Blakely, Dr. Wm.
Young, Benj. Gartside, Wm. Lear, Robert R. Button.

Auditor — Job Rulon.

Judge — Joseph Taylor.

Inspector — Amos Gartside.

Assessor — Isaiah H. Mirkle.

Constable — Charles Williams.

Lamp Lighters — Francis Williams, M. Faraday,
Jesse Gallagher.

Council meets upon the first Monday of every month.
Tax levied for Borough purposes for 1859, $3594 64.
Borough debt, $13,000.

POST OFFICE.

James street, below Market. Office hours from 7
o'clock, A. M. until 7 o'clock, P. M. ; on Sundays irom
12 M. until 1 o^clock. Arrivals and departures of

the mails:

Northern mail arrives at 9 o'clock, A. M. and 11.30 P.M.
Southern " " "2 " P.M.
Ridleyville and Leiperville arrives at 1 o'clock, P. M.
Northern mail departs at 1.30 P. M., and 8.30 P. M.
Southern " " " 8.30, A. M.

Ridleyville and Leiperville departs at 9 oclock, A. M.
Postmaster — Geo. W. Weaver.

BANK OF DELAWARE COUNTY.
The Bank of Delaware County, was chartered 21st

STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH. 99

of March, 1814. It is located at the southwest cor-
ner of James and Market streets.

John Newbold was the Urst President,
. Dr. Jonas Preston, second President,

Pierce Crosby, third President,

John Kerlin, fourth President,

Jesse J. Maris, fifth President.

Pre.-ton Eyre, was the first Cashier,

Charles S. Folwell, second Cashier,

F. I. Hinkson, third Cashier,

James Gl. McCollin, fourth Cashier.^

Capital paid in, $200,000. Discount days, Mon-
days and Thursdays, at 10 o'clock A. M. Closed on
the fourth of July and Christmas.

LINES OF TRAVEL.

Philaldelphia and Wilmington Steamboats leave
Chester as follows :

SUMMER.

For Philadelphia, 7.30 a. m., 12 m. and 4 p. m.
For Wilmington, 7.30 A. m., 12 m. and 4 p. m.

FALL.

For Pliiladelphia, 7.30 a. m. and 3 p. m.
For Wilmington, 8 a. m. and 3 p. m.

WINTER.

For Philadelphia. 8 a. m.
For Wilmington, 3.30 p. M.

spring.

For Philadelphia, 7.30 a. m. and 3 p. M.
For Wilmington, 8.30 a. m. and 4 p. m.
Fare to Philadelphia or Wilmington 18| cents; re-
turn trips, Tickets 25 cents.

Salem Boats leave Chester as follows: —

100 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

SUMMER.

For Salem, 10 a. m. and 3 p. m.

For Philadelphia, 9.30 a. m. and 4.30 p. m.

FALL, WINTER AND SPRING.

For Salem, 11a. m.
For Philadelphia, 10.30 A. M.
Fare to Salem 50 cents, to Pennsgrove 25 cents.
New Castle 50 cts., Delaware City 50 cts.

PHILADELPHIA WILMINGTON & BALTI-
MORE RAIL ROAD.

President — Samuel M. Felton.

Directors — Moncnre Robinson, Wra. L. Savage,
Joseph C. Gilpin, John A. Duncan, Jesse Lane, Wm.
W, Corcoran, Fred. A. Curtis, John C. Groome, J.
S. Cohen, Jr., Thomas Kelso, Columbus O'Donnell,
Enoch Pratt, Thomas Donaldson, Edward Austin.

Secretary S^ Treasurer — Alfred Horner.

Jigent at Chester — Joseph Taylor.

Departure of Trains from Chester,

South :

Mail Train, 8.45 A. M.

Express " 12.28 p. m.

Accommodation Train,. 4.33 p. m.

Through Freight " 6.31 p. m.

Night Mail Train, 11.41 p. m.

North :

Accommodation Train, 7.44 a. m.

Express Train,. 12.08 p. m.

Mail " • 2.27 p.m.

Night Mail Train, 9.18 p. m.

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.

Chester Building Association. — Commenced Jan.

STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH. 101

1850. Value of shares, $182 00. Paid in on each
share, $117 00.

President — Fred. J. Hinkson.

Secretary — Joseph Taylor.

Treasurer — John K. Baker.

Penn Building Association. — Commenced April
1853. Value of shares, $110 00. Paid in on each
share, $80 00.

President — Perciphor Baker.

Secretary — William Hinkson.

Treasurer — Joseph H. Hinkson.

Washington Building Association. — Commenced
April, 1854. Value of shares, $93 00. Paid in on
each share, $67 00.

President — Samuel H. Stevenson.

Secretary — Joseph Taylor.

Treasurer — Joseph H. Hinkson,

MASONS.

Chester Lodge, No. 236, of Ancient York Ma-
sons.— Instituted Dec. 4th, 1848. Meet on the Thurs-
day evening on or before th3 full moon in each month,
in Baker's Hall, Market and James streets. No. of
members, 97. Officers

Worthy Master — Samuel Cliff.

Senior War din — James Holmes, Jr.

Junior Warden — Daniel B. Thomson.

Treasurer — Edward H. Engle.

Secretary — William Hinkson.

ODD FELLOWS.

Chester Lodge, No. 92 — Meets in Penn Buildings,
Market street, above James, every Wednesday even-
ing. Date of Charter, Dec. 8th, 1843. No. of mem-
bers, 45. Officers :

102 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

JVoble Grand — Jno. A Temple.

Vice Grand — T. R. Long.

Secretary — James Riddle.

Assistant Secretary — E. R. Minshall.

Treasurer --Wm. H. Flavill.

Upland Lodge, No. 253 — Instituted June 21st,
1847. No. of members, 48. Installations the first
meetings of April and October of every year. Meets
every Saturday evening, in Penn Buildings, corner of
Market Square. Officers :

JYbble Grand — James Gartside.

Vice Grand — John Williams.

Secretary — William Kelley.

Assistant Secretary — William Hainsworth.

Treasurer — James Wilkie.

Leiperville Lodge, No. 263 — The hall in which
it meets vras built by a joint stock company of its
members, and dedicated in 1853 ; it is situated at
the corner of Broad and Mechanic streets. The
Lodge was instituted Aug. 16th, 1847. Meets every
Saturday evening. Installations the first Saturdays
in April and May, of each year. No. of members,
114. Officers:

JVb6/e Grand — John D. Scott.

Vice Grand — William Brewster.

Secretary — Nathan Y. Yanhorn.

Chester Encampment, No. 99 — Instituted April
17th, 1850. No. of members, 25. Installations twice
a year. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday
evening of every month, in Penn Buildings, corner of
Market Square. Officers :

Chief Patriarch. — Hugh Hutton.

High Priest.— Wm. H. Flavill.

Senior Warden — Charles Shroeder.

Junior Warden — Wm. L. Grubb.

Scribe — James Riddle.

Treasurer — James Wilkie.

STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH. 103

RED MEN.

TuscARORA Tribe, No. 29, of Improted Order of

Red Men Instituted in 1854. No. of members, 90.

Installations first Mondays of January, April, July and
October. Meetings every Monday evening, at seven
o'clock in winter, and eight o'clock in summer.

Sachem — Joseph Taydor.

Senior Sagamore — Frank Cutler.

Junior Sagamore — Francis Besha.

Prophet — Humphrey Sneath.

JUNIOR SONS OF AMERICA.

Washington Camp No. 20. Instituted Dec. 19,
1 854. Number of members 40. Installations the last
week of March, June, September and December.
Meets every Wednesday evening at Penn Buildings,
corner of Market Square. Officers

Past President — Wm. R. Thatcher,

President — J. Henry Reifsnyder.

Secretary — Wm. H. H. Taylor.

Treasurer — Wm. H. Trout,

Master of Forms — Charles A. Story.

Ex. Past President — Edward C. Taylor.

Board of Correspondence — Wm. R. Thatcher, J.
H. Reifsnyder, O. S. Riddle.

GAS WORKS.

Situated on the east side of Welsh street below
James. Was built and put into operation in 1856. In
1858-9 about 1,483,000 cubic feet of gas was manufac-
tured, and supplied to 220 consumers. The officers
for the same year were

President — Frederick Fairlamb.

Managers— YrQdik. Fairlamb, John O. Deshong,
Samuel A. Crozier, John H. Baker, Robt. R. Dutton.

Secretary ^ Treasurer — John H. Baker.

104 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

WHARYES.

Pennsylvania Oil Compan^^'s wharf, west of Park-
er street. Gartside's wharf, between Fulton & Park-
er streets. Sinex's wharf, east of Fulton street. Ir-
vine's wharf, east of Franklin street. Booth's wharf,
west of Essex. Smith's wharf, east of Essex. Uni-
ted States Front street wharf, foot of Edgmont street.
United States Market street wharf and Steamboat
Landing, foot of Market street.

DELAWARE COUNTY.

Length 16 m, breadth 11 m. Area 177 square ra.
Population in 1790, 9,488 ; in 1800, 12,809 ; in 1810,
14,734; in 1820, 14,810; in 1830, 17,323; 1840,
19,791; in 1850, 24,679.

Census of Chester for 1859. — Taken expressly
for this work.

Whites— Males. 1865

Females, 1927

Colored — Males, 142

'' Females, 173

Total, 4107

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REAL ESTATE AGENT;

ALSO ATTENDS TO

RENTING HOUSES & COLLECTING RENTS,

LOANING MONEY

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OFFICE ON EDGMONT ST„
Between James & Work,

CHESTER, DELAWARE COUNTY, PA.

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DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

LEWIS MILLER,

AND

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CHESTER, PA.

All kinds of Steam Engines, Shafting, Mill Gearing
Agricultural and Machine Work in gen-
eral made to order^ on the most

iEM®])i^iLE Tiiilil

OPPOSITE THE TOWN HALL.

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA.

J. G. DYER, Proprietor.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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ELLIS SMEDLEY,

DEALER IN

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AND

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N. W. Cor. Market Square, opposite
the Bank of Delaware County,

CHESTER, PA.

W. C, CRAY,

South East Comer Edgmont & James Streets,

CHESTER, PA. •

HAS AT ALL SEASONS A FULL STOCK OF

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^k$$, pavtl, ^uwttss aud (^uUvmxt,

Wines, Brandies &,c.^to which he invites the attention
of the public. Give him a call I

112

DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

JOHN BROOKS,

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MANUFACTURER,

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Constantly on hand, a general assortment of

SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS,

WHICH WILL BE DISPOSED OF AT THE

LOWEST CASH PRICES.

ADVERTISEMENTS. 113

NEXT DOOR TO TOT\^N" HALL,

CHESTER, PENNA.

Constantly on hand an extensive assortment of Bonnets, Rib-
BONS AND Trimmings.

MANUFACTURER OF

METALLIC ROOFING, SPOUTING AND GUTTERING, |
MARKET STREET, EAST SIDE, BELOW WORK STREET,
CHESTER, PENNA.

DEALER IN

Fine WatcheSj Clocks, Jewelry and Silver Ware,

MARKET STREET, CHESTER, PEIVWA.

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE.

JOHN ATKINSON,

(^m. §xam\ $c ^\\)hm\ ^ixttH, (^kt^Uv.

Work done at short notice, neat and durable. Your patronage
is solicited.

114 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

DEALER IN

GROCERIES,

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COR. OF MARKET & FREE STREETS,

Keeps constantly on hand a supply of all kinds of Groceries,

FRESH, PICKLED AND DRIED MEATS, &c.,

OF THK BEST QUALITY.

KF" He hopes to merit a share of the patronage of the public.

STEPHEN CLOUD, Jr.,

lliTHER Ai mi FIIK

JAMES STREET,

BETWEEN MARKET AND EDGMONT,

ADVERTISEMENTS. 115

HINKSON & BAKER,

Lumber & Coal Merchants,

EDGMONT STREET,

(ADJOINING THE P. W. & B. RAILROAD.)

Have always on hand a superior article of

OF ALL THE DIFFERENT SIZES,

Prepared for Family and Steam purposes, which they
will sell as low as the same article can be purchased
elsewhere. They have also a general assortment of

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Of all kinds for liidlding^

To which they invite the attention of

camNTEns Km BmtOEns

IN WANT OF A FIRST-RATE ARTICLE,
BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE.

WILLIAM HINKSON,
JOHN H. BAKER.

116

DIRECTORY OP CHESTER.

CEO. BAKER $i CO.,

Market Square, Chester, Penna,,

DEALERS FN

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OUR STOCK IS EXTENSIVE,

Purchased for Cash, and will be sold to Cash and
prompt paying six months buyers, as low as can be
procured at any other place.

TAKEN IN EXCHANGE FOR GOODS.

J|@°^ Please call and examine our Stock.
GEO. BAKER, IT. 0. TRAINER.

CHESTER. PENNA.

ADVERTISEMENTS. 117

GROCER & PROVISION DEALER,

COR. OF MARKET|& WORK STREETS,

VEGETABLES OF ALL KINDS,

AND A VARIETY OF

Notions^ Cedar-Ware, Churns, Buckets, Measures^

MUSICAL. IBfSTRUMENTS, STRIl^GS, &C.

Plumber, Gas and Steam Fitter,

MANUFACTURER OF

AND

FOR FACTORIES.

Mil AlSli liillS©,
GUTTERING AND SPOUTING.

COR. OF MARKET & JAMES STS., CHESTER.

118 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

J. C. & W. G. PRICE,

CDS.lISSRTY&FOTTEimSETIi.

CHESTER, I*^.

A full assortment of Brick always on hand. All
orders promptly attended to.

CIESTEB MABELE WflBKS

MANUFACTURER OF

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CHESTER, PENNA.

W^ House work in general promptly attended to.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

119

WILLIAM II. FLAVILL,

Surveyor and Conveyancer,

OHiiTiij PI

All business entrusted to liis care will be attended
to promptly, satisfactorily, and on reasonable terms.

CONFECTIONERY

^AND

JC^JL^i

Y.

Supplies Fresh Bread of all kinds. He has a com-
modious

And will furnish parties with Creams, Cakes, and all other Re-
freshments, at short notice and on accommodating terms.

120 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

MAIN STREET,
CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAKER,

RESIDE]¥CE— FREE STREET,

CHESTER, PENNA.

BOOT & SHOE MAKER, & VENDUE CRYER,

Concord Street, between James and Railroad,

CHESTER, PA.

CORNER OF EDGMONT AND LARKIN STREETS,

AND

NO. 308 KING STREET, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.

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ADVERTISEMENTS. 121

AND

Sash, Door and Furniture Factory,

COR. BROAD & POTTER STREETS,
CHESTER, PENNA.

■WHEI^E THE "2" Ivd:.A.lSrXJF-A.CTXJRE

Doors, Sash,

Shutters, Blinds,

Window and Door Frames,
Balusters, Hand Rails,
Pump Boxes and Tubing,
Newell Rollers, Scrolls,
Mouldings, Step Ladders,
Packing Boxes, &c., &c.,

Turning of all Kinds

FOR

CABINET MAKERS AND CARPENTERS-

Builders. Lumbermen, &c., can have their

LUMBER WORKED,

In large or small quantites, by the thousand
or hour.

Charles C. Larkin, Nathan Larkin.

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122 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

ESTABLISHED IN 1854.

One Price Clothing Store.

THE undersigned would inform the citizens of Chester and its
vicinity, that he has for sale at his

8TORI: IN MAI]¥ STREET,

Near the Railroad Depot, a large, new and superior assortment of

Cut out by himself, and made by the best of workmen on the spot,
thus enabling him to offer Clothing better made and superior in
every respect to that bought from wholesale houses in the city.
He will continue to conduct his business on the same principle
that has given such general satisfaction, namely : — To ask the

Tery LiOVFCSt Possible Selling^ Price at First,

Thus saving time in disputing, and gaining the confidence of the
public by selling them Clothing actually worth the money.

RICHARD MILEER,
Marli.et Street, Cliester, Pa.

SOUTH AVENUE,

(Three doors above the ^'Charter House,")
MEDIA, DELAWARE COU^^^TY, PENNA.

Constant!}' on hand an assortment of Standard "Works. Also,

School, Blank and Miscellaneous Books ;

Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, in plain and fancy binding; Let-
ter, Cap, Note aud Tissue Papers, by the quire or ream. Orders
for Binding promptly attended to. Subscriptions received for all
Daily and Weekly Papers and Magazines. Constantly on hand
Parchment and Paper Deeds, Bonds, Seals, &c.

SCHOOL DIRECTORS AND TEACHERS

Supplied at Pliiladelpliia Wliolesale Prices*

JOS. G. CUMMINS,

South Avenue, 8 doors nboyeCbavter House. Medio, Del. Co.

ADVERTISEMENTS. 123

ROBERT GARTSIDE,
Sole Riglit of Delaware County, Pa.,

FOK

oooore mm mzit mm

Force and Lift Pump,

The Latest and Best
Invention of the Day.

Being simple, durable and not liable to
get out of order; suitable for extinguish-
ing in case of fire, and for watering pur-
poses. Also,
PtJMPS OF AI.I. STYL.es,

FITTED UF FOR WATER OR STEAM.

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FITTINGS FOR
CHURCHES, FACTORIES S^ DWELLIJYGS.

Buildings Heated with Steam Coil.

The work well executed, and on low terms.

AND SPEAKING TUBES,

ATTENDED TO AT SHORT XOTICE-

NEAR JAMES STREET,
CHESTER, DELAWARE COUNTY, FA.

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The subscriber has a good assortment of School & Miscellaneous
Books and Stationery,

Of the best quality. You will also find all the DAILY & WEEK-
LY PAPERS, and if you desire them sent to you, leave
your order at the Book and Stationery Store of

J. WADE PRICE,
James Street* below Market, Chester, Pa.

\y^ The Adams' Express arrives at Chester, 9.50 in the
orning ; 1»45 in the afternoon. ^^£j!

ADVERTISEMENTS.

125

RDSIII HOOD & UTTIE Ml

ON THE WHARF ADJOINING

Center Market, Chester.

And other Refreshments served up at short notice.
FAMILIES SUPPLIED WITH SUPERIOR OYSTERS

Either opened or in the Shell.

MALT LIQUORS, DOMESTIC WINES AND TEM-
PERANCE BEVERAaES, ALWAYS ON HAND.

JOHN HAWLEY, Jr., Proprietor.

Wm. m. SCHUREMAN,

WHOLES JiLE AJYD RETAIL

TIN a STOTE

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CHESTER, P^

126

DIBECTORY OF CHESTER.

MORTIMER H. BICKLEY,

( Graduate of Pharmacy )

"Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

Glass, Varnishes, Fluid, Alcohol, Turpentine, Dye Stuffs, Acids,
Paint Brushes, Perfumery, Painters & Druggists articles.

(^wmx d pmict ami WjJvi MxuU,

CHESTER, DELAWARE CO., PA.

Has on hand a large and complete assortment of articles in his
line, which he offers for sale at very low prices.

Window Glass, White Lead,

Looking Glass Plates, Linseed Oil,

Chrome Green,

Chrome Yellow,

Yenet. Red,

Lampblack,

Yerdegris,

Prussian Blue,

Gold Leaf,
Constantly receiving a fresh supply of perfectly pure Drugs and
Medicines, selected Avith great care, so that every thing sold will
be warranted to be all it is represented.

DI^ Physicians Prescriptions accurately compounded.
DCF^Pure Wines and Liquors for Medical purposes.
CG^Bickley's Druo Store, N. W. Cor. Market k Work Sts.

Patent Medicines,

Concentrated L^e,

Yarnish Brushes,

Glue,

Sponges,

Plasters,

Spices,

Toilet Articles,
Tooth Brushes,
Hair Brushes,
Combs,
Pomades,
Extracts,
Colognes,
Shaving Cream,
Soap, &c.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE

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FRIDAY M:oiii!^iN"a

by

Y. S. WALTER

Terms of Subscriptioii.42«00 per annum.

The best medium for Advertising in the Coimty

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Done in a prompt and expeditious manner, and on the

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128 DIRECTORY OF CHESTER.

PARKER'S

FiTOCMPHIC TEMPLE OF AKT.

EAST GAY ST., WEST CHESTER, PA.,

One of the larg-est establishments in the State,
WHERE THE LARGEST AND BEST

Photographs and Ambrotypes

MAT BE OBTAINED AND WARRANTED.

S^S=* Particular attention paid to Copying
Pictures of deceased persons.

aiVE us A CALL.

N. PARKER, Practical Photographer.

AGRICULTURAL WORKS

Where all of the most approved patterns of

FARM IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY,

Foundry, Mill and General

Machine Work,

Can be had on short notice. KEPAIRING OF ALL
KINDS attended to promptly.

DAMON, SPEAKMAN & CO.
West Chester, Chester County, Pa.