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.
John Webb (1720/21, he married Rachel Willits), George
Webb (1723),
Mary Webb (1726/27, married Mordecai Lincoln),
Sarah Webb (1729),
Benjamin Webb (1732),
Joseph Webb (1735),
James Webb (1737/38, married Mary Matthews), and
Samuel
Webb (1740 married Rebecca Paine),
Moses Webb (1742).
The Webbs and Boones were among the original founders of the Exeter Friends Church, but seven of their children were disassociated with the church for various reasons between 1747 and 1780.
John died on October 18, 1774 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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.
