It is believed (not proven) that John Beals came to America in 1677 with the John Fenwick Colony.
Will (Chester Co., PA):
"Book Page: A:206
Surname: Beals
Given Name: John
Title:
Description: Decedent
Residence: Nottingham
Date: 11 Aug 1726
Prove Date: 17 Dec 1726
Remarks: John Beals of Nottingham. 8/11/1726. December 17, 1726. A. 206. To eldest son John, bed and furniture and Ð5, he paying to his 5 children, viz Sarah, John, Thomas, Ann, and Phebe, 10 shillings when of age. To daughter Mary Harrold 8, she paying to each of heir children, viz Elizabeth, Rachel, Jonathan and Richard 10 shillings when of age. To son Jacob Ð12, he paying to each of his four children, viz John, Jacob, Mary and William 10 shillings when of age. To daughter Patience Jones the Ð8-15 that is due of bond of her husband and Ð5 more paying to their 4 children. viz Judith, Mary, Sarah and Charity 10 shillings each, when of age. To kinswoman Mary Davis of Philadelphia 20 shillings. Executors: sons John and Jacob. Witnesses: James McMullin, Wm. House."
BIRTH: Twin of Elizabeth.
Some researchers have the wife of John Mills as Rachel Bates. This does not appear to be correct.
OCCUPATION: Blacksmith and coachman.
RELIGION: Member of Peel MM, London.
Came from Chichester, England to New Jersey in the ship, Kent, in 1677 to purchase land from the Indians. Moved to Pennsylvania. Acting Governor 1684-85.
Marriage Notes for William Clayton and Prudence Lanckford-200
Pancras Parish, Chichester, Sussex, England.
BIRTH: Twin of Mary.
BURIAL: Michael Lighton's Burial Ground in Sussex.
Immagranted in 1685 from England to Philadelphia.
BIRTH: Conventry, Warwick, England.
DEATH: 25 2nd month (April) 1679.
Immigrated from England in 1685 and came to Philadelphia, PA. He was imprisoned at Newgate (England) in 1684 for his Quaker activities.
SSN: 120-16-2253
Social Security No. 131-14-0002
OCCUPATION: Nurse.
OCCUPATION: "Professional school man," from half brother Paul von Haeseler.
SSN: 105-36-5237
BURIAL: Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetary, Port Jefferson, NY.
OCCUPATION: "Full professor of Agricultural Engineering at Cornell University," from half brother Paul von Haeseler.
BURIAL: Buried in Lakeview Cemetary, Ithaca, NY.
SSN: 108-32-0052
SSN: 065-52-3111