KNIGHT, Margery [968] ¹

  General Notes:

Source <http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/Baker,%20beaton.htm> :
BAKER, JOSHUA, was born Feb. 16, 1678, and married Margery Knight, of Bandon Bridge, in Ireland; she was born July 15, 1690. They brought a certificate of membership from Friends of Waterford, Ireland, dated 2, 13, 1712, and probably lived a few years in Philadelphia. Some time prior to 1728 they settled in Christiana Hundred, New Castle County.
Their children were, -- 1. Thomas, b. Oct. 18, 1708, followed a sea-faring life. 2. George, b. Jan. 3, 1709-10. 3. Joshua, b. July 18, 1711, m. 9, 5, 1740, Mary Hill, of Marlborough, and 3, 30, 1768, Alice Pennock, widow of William. 4. Susanna, b. Jan. 20, 1713; m. William McCool in 1737. 5. John, b. June 1, 1714. 6. Peter, b. March 17, 1716. 7. Mary, b. Jan. 12, 1717; m. ___ Dickey. 8. Sarah, b. Feb. 11, 1719; m. Benjamin Reynolds. 9. Richard, b. 3, 7, 1721; d. 11, 18, 1803. 10. Hannah, died young. 11. Robert, b. March 8, 1726-27; became a ship-builder in New York. 12. William., b. 6, 8, 1729. 13. Lydia, b. 6, 12, 1732; m. Samuel Grubb.
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Source Patricia Kruger (http://www.rootsweb.com/~quakers/- e-mail address: cfff82a@prodigy.com) Researching: Moore, Knight, Stretch
Looking for children of William MOORE and Martha KNIGHT. They declared marriage intent in Philadelphia MM in 1713. William was a joiner/carpenter from Cork, Ireland. Martha may have been sister of John Knight and Margery Knight.
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Source <http://www.pennock.ws/surnames/fam/fam03222.html>
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Source <http://www.illuminatrix.com/andria/charts/andria.dat>
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Source <http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/surnames/1995-04/0798664786>
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Source <http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/KNIGHT-TIMES/1996-08/0841243283> :
"Margery Knight of Bandon Bridge, Ireland, born 7-15-1690, married Joshua Baker, born 2-10-1678, died 1775. Came to America in 1712 and settled in Pennsylvania. Member of the Society of Friends. Children:
Thomas, b 1708; George 1709; Joshua 1711, d 1772, m (1) Mary Hill 1740, (2) Alice Pennock 1768; Susanna 1713, m Wm. McCool 1737; John 1714; Peter 1716; Mary 1717, m Mr. Dickey; Sarah 1729, m Benjamin Reynolds; Richard 1721, d 1803, m 1754 Rachel Carter Marshall, b 1719, d 1799; Hannah, d.y.; Robert 1729, removed to New York; William 1729; Lydia 1732, m Samuel Grubb.

Joshua Baker's residence was Cashel, Ireland, at the time of his marriage to Margery Knight of Bandon Bridge, Ireland. They brought a certificate of membership from Friends of Waterford, Ireland, dated 13 2nd mo. 1712, and probably lived a few years in Philadelphia. Some time prior to 1728 they settled in Christiana Hundred, New Castle County (now Delaware). Joshua's will was proved 11 Dec. 1776. Will appreciate hearing from anyone with information on this family."

  Noted events in her life were:

• Religion. Quaker

Margery married Joshua BAKER [969] [MRIN: 424], son of George BAKER [1112] and Anne HUBBARD [1113], circa 1708 in Waterford, Ireland.¹ (Joshua BAKER [969] was born on 16 Feb 1678 in Cashel, Ireland ¹.)