[Originally published Sept. 1, 2021]
Like 1804, 1805 also was a big year.
In Jan. of 1805, Rev. Hey’s parishioners in Philadelphia purchased land to build a new church for him.
In April of 1805, a cornerstone is laid for the new church.
Sometime, probably late spring, the first contingent of settlers arrives from Avening. Enoch Blackwell, most of his children, and his brother, Peter. And apparently the following participants in Rev. Hay’s “English Company” — John Crook, Jabez Hay, Henry Hews, Jos. Maggs, Sherborn &Wells. Also aboard that ship were Thomas and Sarah Lugg Clinch and their year old daughter, Ann.
We don’t know if Thomas Clinch planned to go with the others and settle in Lycoming Co. Bur shortly after arriving, he died of yellow fever.
Jun. 12, 1805. Rev. Hey purchases 14,820 acres for $21,757 or $1.47/acre. Apparently sight unseen. Most of it is in Lycoming Co.’s Pine Twp., but some is adjacent land, in Tioga Co.’s Morris Twp. Those who went from Avening to Lycoming Co. apparently included John Crook, Jabez Hay, Henry Hews, Jos. Maggs, a Mr. Sherborn & a Mr. Wells.
Sep 5, 1805. Enoch & Sarah (Lugg) Clinch marry in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co. Ann Clinch is fostered with one of Enoch’s brothers.
Rev. Hey’s Philadelphia parishioners are still very happy with him & his sermons.
The stage is set for 1806’s events.
Comments:
Now I’m on the edge of my seat!
Yes, indeed.