Box 4

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.

Thomas Smedley taught school in Philadelphia and then removed to the family farm after the death of his father, William, in 1866. The first part of the ledger contains the records of student tuitions with their addresses. It is followed by farm accounts, 1869-1875. He served as an Overseer, Elder, and Assistant Clerk of Chester Monthly Meeting.

Thomas and Philena Smedley. Also miscellaneous memorabilia.

Penciled notes from Edward to his brother written from Philadelphia barracks, and his official discharge notice [Edward and his cousin William P. Smedley were drafted in the summer of 1863 and kept in a Philadelphia barracks until their conscientious objection appeal was approved with the aid of concerned Friends.]