Richard Worrell (abt. 1630 - 1688)

Born about 1630 in Oare, Berkshire, England

Descendants

Died 10 Jul 1688 at about age 58 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Biography

Richard Worrell migrated from England to Pennsylvania.

Richard Worrell, of Oare, Berkshire, was an early convert to Quakerism. He purchased land in what was to become Lower Dublin Township, Philadelphia County from William Penn in 1681.^[1]

Richard emigrated there along with his wife Sarah in 1682. On arrival, he presented the Philadelphia meeting of the Society of Friends with a certificate from "Ye Monthly Meeting, at Oare, in Berkshire" dated January 17th, 1682.^[1][2] He was likely accompanied by his sons John Worrell (abt.1660-1743) and Richard Worrell (abt.1660-), who had certificates from the same meeting dated May of 1682. ^[1]

He died in Philadelphia on July 10th, 1688. His widow, Sarah, passed away only twelve days later.^[1]

Research Notes

Jordan claims that society meetings were held at his house. Jenkins and Jenkins, in the Bulletin of Friends Historical Association, claim that the meetings were held at the house of Richard Worrell Jr. The latter appear to be quoting from official meeting notes, and the inclusion of "Jr" strongly suggests it was the son Richard Worrell (abt.1660-) who hosted meetings.^[3][1]

Perhaps the "Richard Worrel" recorded by William Penn as having purchased 500 acres in the list he sent to his surveyor Thomas Holms on March 22nd, 1682.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} Jordan, John W "Colonial Families of Philadelphia" New York, NY, Lewis Publishing Company (1911), pp. 1093. Accessed on Google books at https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/3kc2AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=richard%20Worrell
2. ↑ Myers, Albert Cook Quaker Arrivals at Philadelphia 1682-1750. Digitized by Sandra Ferguson in USGenWeb Archives.[1]
3. ↑ Jenkins, Arthur and Ann Jenkins. A Short History of Abington Meeting. p 115-137. In Bulletin of Friends Historical Association, Vol. 22., No. 2, Autumn 1933. 1933. Digitized by JSTOR[2]
4. ↑ Penn, William Sales in England, by William Penn, of Land in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania Archives, Series 1, vol. 1. Joseph Severns and Company, Philadelphia. 1852. pp. 40-44. Digitalized by Google Books.[3]