James claypoole letter book

James claypoole, a london quaker merchant, emigrated to philadelphia in 1683. James, who was knighted in 1604, and adam, who died in 1634. James claypooles youngest son joseph 16771744 arrived in philadelphia. He was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, the son of joseph claypoole 1677174041 and his second wife edith ward claypoole b. Extracts from the letterbook of james claypoole continued. View more articles from the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography. James claypoole, merchant of london, treasurer of the free society, came to pennsylvania on the concord, arriving the 8th or 10th of october 1683, with his wife helen mercer and seven children. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia free society of traders. I am familiar with the book, being 11th generation descendent from james claypoole and already owning my own copy. Extracts from the letter book of james claypoole is an article from the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, volume 10.

Whether you are a scholar, a teacher, a family historian, or simply have a curiosity for the past, a membership to hsp has something for you. This book consists of 447 pages of large cap size, 426 of which contain the letters written in london between 3d mo. Married margaret dunbar 09 oct 1753 and they had children. James claypoole s letter book by marion balderston, 9780873280273, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Another letter written eight years later implies that only one cabinetmaker and one. James claypoole sr was a grandson of the pioneer settler in pennsylvania, quaker merchant james claypoole 16341687. London and philadelphia, 16811684 by james claypoole. The free society of traders and the early politics of. I purchased it for my daughter who had an acute interest in our geneology.

Huntington library, 1967 deed records of sussex county, delaware, 16931886. Extracts from the letterbook of james claypoole continued volume 10 1887 leather bound by anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I agree entirely from james claypooles letter book letter to brother edward claypoole dated london, the th, 5th mo. There was an older concord that sailed england to barbadoes. Full text of extracts from the letterbook of james. The following are selections from the letterbook of james claypoole, merchant, of london, who emigrated to philadelphia in 1683. He was created lord claypole by oliver cromwell, but this title naturally came to an end with the restoration of 1660. Extracts from the letterbook of james claypoole jstor. Your purchase supports our mission to inspire individuals and organizations to create a better future through historical understanding. Additional information on james claypool,i can be found in the james claypoole letter book, which contains his early correspondence in america and genealogical information. Full text of extracts from the letterbook of james claypoole. A london merchant in the seventeenth century found it almost necessary to keep a record of his correspondence.

We are proud to serve as philadelphias library of american history, with over 21 million manuscripts, books, and graphic images encompassing centuries of us history. This lot was patented to claypoole on january 17, 16845, by right of the five thousand acres he owned as a first purchaser. Extracts from the letterbook of james claypoole is an article from the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, volume 10. James and helena attended william penns wedding in 1672. May 23, 2018 james claypoole sr was a grandson of the pioneer settler in pennsylvania, quaker merchant james claypoole 16341687. From elizabeth claypool the lineage is james claypool,iii james claypoole, jr. James claypoole settled in rockingham county, virginia, but later moved with a group of cousins to augusta county and then about 1755 to the lost river area in what is now hardy. London and philadelphia 16811684 marion balderston. London and philadelphia, 16811684 james claypoole snippet. The historical society of pennsylvania, founded in 1824, is one of the nations largest archives of historical documents.

James claypoole sent his eldest son, john claypoole sailing from the downs, 23 apr 1682 in the ship amity, with captain thomas holme, whom william penn had made one of his comissioners of the province and his surveyorgeneral, john claypoole, accompanying holme as his assistant and clerk. In the episode, valerie visits friends house in london of the religious society of friends in britain and reads excerpts from james claypooles letter book. Valerie bertinelli and james claypooles letter book staff. The most detailed account of concord and its famous transoceanic crossing appears in the letter book of james claypoole. January 22, 172021 september 21, 1784 was an american portrait painter, house painter and glazier. Sep 10, 2014 claypoole was good friends with william penn and played a leading role in penns colony of pennsylvania. I agree entirely from james claypoole s letter book letter to brother edward claypoole dated london, the th, 5th mo. Penn wanted his pennsylvania to be a land where people of differing languages and customs could live together, where men and women could worship as they pleased, where men could participate fully in their government. I have only included photos that show scenes from england. The following are selections from the letter book of james claypoole, merchant, of london, who emigrated to philadelphia in 1683. Cadbury james claypooles letter book, london and philadelphia, 16811684 edited by marion balderston. Later, claypoole set up an artists supplies business in walnut st, philadelphia. James claypool historical records and family trees.

This book had letters written in tiny hand on 450 pages. Sir john claypoole april, 1595april 10, 1660 mother. Below are scans from my personal copy of rebecca irwin graffs genealogy of the claypoole family of philadelphia, 1588 1893, published privately for the author by j. James claypoole to edward claypoole, february 20, 1682, cited in james claypooles london letter book, edited by marion balderston san marino, ca huntington library, 1967, pp. Parts of the 400page letter book, which begins in london in 1681 and ends three years later in philadelphia, were published more than eighty years ago in this magazine. The children of the latter were edward, john, wingfield, richard, robert, henry. Quaker history, volume 56, number 2, autumn 1967, pp. For example, on page 183 james claypoole is designated as the owner of a large lot on the southwest corner of front and walnut streets. In some cases the relatives of james claypoole are heavily intermarried often through several generations. Welcome to the historical society of pennsylvanias shop. The letter, available in full at, is the result of what has become a very public showdown, brought to light in may, between a publisher and the most powerful book retailer in the. James claypoole,i who came with william penn john claypoole, lord mayor of london. London and philadelphia, 16811684 marion balderston on. James claypoole whose 7th greatgrandfather was richard cleypole, was the first claypool generation to be born in america.

The first located mention of frampton in philadelphia is. June 12, 1664, scots yard, london, england james father wrote, my sonne james was borne ye 12th day 6 month 1664 about 8 of ye clock in the morning in scots yard near london stone. The illustrations are of a high quality, and show the manor house, gate house, chapel, and coat of arms. John claypole 21 august 1625 26 june 1688 was an officer in the parliamentary army in 1645 during the english civil war. James claypoole october 8, 1634june 6, 1687 mother. This compilation of about a thousand letters dating 1681 to 1684 documents the business affairs of a merchant trader and his family. Later, claypoole set up an artists supplies business in. Claypoole had had a house built for him before his arrival in phila. In the pa gazette for 1761 there is an advertisement for a perspective view of the pennsylvania hospital to be sold by james claypoole,jr. Although claypoole and carpenter were neighbors, they disagreed over a debt case against the free society of traders which claypoole fought vigorously. I am also more interested in mining the ancient part of the family in armstrong county say 17701890, for more detail to flesh out the realities of daily life. James claypooles letter book, london and philadelphia. Clark was a philadelphia furniture, china, and leather merchant.

This will provide a challenge, so please help if you can. He was created lord claypole by oliver cromwell, but this title naturally came to an end with the restoration of 1660 claypole married elizabeth, oliver cromwells second daughter, before october 1646, and raised a troop of horse for parliament to oppose charles ii in. James had a servant copy each of his letters into a book between may 1681 and april 1684. This evidence seems to show james claypoole of jamaica is so. James claypoole was so significant that valerie discovered a james claypoole letter book, a compilation of letters he wrote, including one from 1683 to his friend william penn. Being a native of pennsylvania, i knew very well who william penn was, and i was glad to see that valerie did also. As a member of hsp, you will receive admission to our worldclass research library, with its abundance of primary sources as well as. The transcriptions, in an unknown 19thcentury hand, provide only extracts of the letters about pennsylvania written from london, but contain the full text of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. London the 6th, 12mo, 168283 date old style making this the month of feb. He was a very intimate friend of william penn, the quaker, and the first witness to his signature on the charter of pennsylvania. Project muse james claypooles letter book, london and. James claypooles letter book, london and philadelphia, 16811684. The transcriptions, in an unknown 19thcentury hand, provide only extracts of the letters about pennsylvania written from london, but contain the full text of letters written from philad.

Andrew brunk the claypoole family joiners of philadelphia. James claypooles letter book, london and philadelphia, 1681. James claypoole to edward claypoole, february 20, 1682, cited in james claypooles london letter book, edited by marion balderston san marino, ca. Pennsylvania, has now edited the letter book of james claypoole, one of the early leaders of william penns holy experiment. Claypool 18581924 indianapolis, indiana in a letter written to n. James 17011789 settled in old va james, the pilot 1681. Hsp serves more than 4,000 onsite researchers annually and millions more around the globe. Apr 19, 2017 james and helena attended william penns wedding in 1672. On march 5, 1681, one day after receiving his royal charter for pennsylvania, william penn wrote that he believed god would make his colony the seed of the nation. James claypoole was a british merchant who was familiar with the boats in the harbor. Immigrated to america philadelphia, pa, arrived october 6, 1683 on the concord. James claypooles letter book by marion balderston, 9780873280273, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Extracts from the letter book of james claypoole continued volume 10 1887 leather bound by anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.