Box 4

William Smedley (1728-1766) built the first section of the family house on the farmstead in Middletown Township, Delaware County.

James Albin of West Marlborough, manuscript copy 1751 by George Smedley. This was removed from Emma Smedley's leather folder containing items of family history.

Concerning her upcoming marriage. She married Walter Smedley in 1826, under the care of Chester Monthly Meeting

Concerning death of Rebecca Webster Smedley, 1844. Memorial notes and poem by her husband, William Smedley (1799-1866) by whom she had nine children. After her death, William married second Harriett Jones (1797-1882) in 1849. An added note recorded the death of "father" William Smedley, together with a memorial of thanks from Pennsylvania Training School [later Elwyn Institute]

Auditor's report, a sister of William Smedley (1765-1839)

George (1796-1855) was the older brother of William Smedley who was the father of Edward G. Smedley. George Smedley first married Mary Webster, the older sister of Rebecca Webster (married William Smedley.) George married second Philena (Hibberd) Yarnall, the widow of Albin Yarnall. Albin and Philena's daughter, Philena Yarnall (1833-1921), married Thomas Smedley, Edward's brother. George died intestate in 1875.

Copy book of rules, beginning with #11

Mary Smedley (1829-1866) was the older sister of Edward G. Smedley and did not marry. She was an Overseer at Middletown Meeting.

Includes an account of Mary's death and a letter from Elizabeth S. Smedley to her father-in-law, William Smedley, notifying him of the death.

Thomas was an older brother of Edward G. Smedley and married Philena Yarnall, daughter of Albin and Philena Hibberd Yarnall, in 1855 under the care of Middletown Monthly Meeting. His letters to Philena before their marriage include Quaker and household news. Thomas attended Yearly Meeting 1853 and Nottingham Monthly Meeting. Guardian account for Philena, 1828-1854. Letter from his father, William, 1863. Letters to his siblings and daughter.