The Society of Friends (Quakers) began in England in the 1650s, when they broke away from the Puritans. Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, as a safe place for Friends to live and practice their faith.
Richard Buffington, Sr. was born on May 30, 1654 in Buckinghamshire, England.
He married Anne Francis in 1720 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1652 in England.
Ann Buffington (1674, married Benjamin Hickman) Richard Buffington, Jr. (1679, married Phebe Grubb),
William Buffington (1681),
Ruth Buffington (1682, married Ezekiel Harlan),
John Buffington (1683, married Sarah Eaverson), Thomas Buffington (1684, married Ann Matthews and Ruth Cope),
Hannah Buffington (1685, married Jeremiah Dean),
Mary Buffington (1687, married Charles Turner and William Baldwin),
Elizabeth Buffington (1689, married John Freeman and Peter Collins),
Lydia Buffington (1691, married George Martin).
The came to America on the Ship Griffin.
In March 1698, Ann Buffington and several other individuals were charged with being witnesses at an unlawful marriage.
In June, 1689 Anne was charged and convicted of adultery.
1oth month 1689
ffrancis Smith Senior was Called to answer a former assault Comitted upon Richard Buffington butt ye said Buffington not appearing he was acquitted paying his fees
In 1695 Anne was presented to the Grand Jury along with Robert Roman
the said Robert Roman Takeing the wife of Henry Hastings Away from her husband and Children and Convaying her Away And the said Ann Buffington being Confederate with the said Robert Roman.
Richard became a Baptist in 1699.
Richard married Frances Vane Grubb in 1709. She was born about 1660 in England and was the widow of John Grubb.
On February 25, 1720/21, he conveyed his land to his sons, Thomas and William, but reserved a life interest.
He married Alice Palmer in 1720. She was born in 1633
Richard and Alice's children included:
Abigail Buffington (1721, married David Fling and Edward Seed),
Joseph Buffington (1725), and
Alice Buffington (1730, married James Hance and Robert McArthur).
Richard died in January, 1748.
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.
