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Caleb Way 1761–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1761

Birth Location: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 12 May 1842

Death Location: Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: John Way

Mother: Hannah Marshall

Spouse(s): Jane Way

Children(s): Lydia Way, Robert Way, Hannah Way, John Way, Sarah Way, William Way, Elizabeth Way, Jesse Way, Mary Way, Caleb Way, Job Way, Jane Way, Ann Way, Matilda Way

Caleb Way was born in 1761 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of John Way And Hannah Marshall. In 1768, Caleb Way resided in Chester, Pennsylvania. In 1786, Caleb Way resided in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Caleb Way married Jane Way, and had children including Ann Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Hannah Way, Jane Way, Jesse Way, Job Way, John Way, Lydia Way, Mary Way, Matilda Way, Robert Way, Sarah Way, William Way. Caleb Way passed away in 1842 in Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • Caleb Way was born in 1761 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of John Way And Hannah Marshall.
  • In 1768, Caleb Way resided in Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1786, Caleb Way resided in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Caleb Way married Jane Way, and had children including Ann Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Hannah Way, Jane Way, Jesse Way, Job Way, John Way, Lydia Way, Mary Way, Matilda Way, Robert Way, Sarah Way, William Way.
  • Caleb Way passed away in 1842 in Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Way
1730–1813
Birth Location: Kennett Twp., Chester PA
JW
Hannah Marshall
1733–1802
Birth Location: Concord Twp., Chester Co., PA
HM

Spouses(s)

Jane Way
1769–1827
Birth Location: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
JW

Children(s)

Lydia Way
1800–1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LW
Robert Way
1789–1867
Birth Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hannah Way
1791–1838
Birth Location: –
HW
John Way
1792–1871
Birth Location: Half Moon Valley, Centre Co., PA
JW
Sarah Way
1794–
Birth Location: Half Moon Township, Centre Co., PA
SW
William Way
1796–1875
Birth Location: Half Moon Valley, Centre Co., PA
WW
Elizabeth Way
1797–1856
Birth Location: Half Moon Township, Centre Co., PA
EW
Jesse Way
1799–1853
Birth Location: –
JW
Mary Way
1803–1838
Birth Location: Half Moon Township, Centre Co., PA
MW
Caleb Way
1805–1874
Birth Location: Half Moon Valley, Centre Co., PA
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Job Way
1807–1882
Birth Location: Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
JW
Jane Way
1809–
Birth Location: Half Moon Township, Centre Co., PA
JW
Ann Way
1811–1836
Birth Location: Half Moon Valley
AW
Matilda Way
1813–1858
Birth Location: Half Moon Valley, Centre Co., PA
MW

Caleb Way's Ancestors

Self
Caleb Way
1761–1842
Birth Place: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Way
1730–1813
Kennett Twp., Chester PA
Hannah Marshall
1733–1802
Concord Twp., Chester Co., PA
Grandparents
John Way
1694–1777
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Ann Hannum
1705–1800
Concord, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Thomas Marshall
1694–1740
Darby, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah Mendenhall
1696–1770
Concordville, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Way
1668–1725
Hannah Hickman
1673–1727
John MARSHALL
1663–1729
Sarah SMITH
1662–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Hickman
1644–1685
Elizabeth Chamberlin
1651–1698
William Smith
1600–1681
Dorothy (*)
1623–1687

Caleb Way's Descendants

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Caleb Way (13 Oct 1761–12 May 1842) m. Jane Way (2 Aug 1769–23 May 1827)
  1. 1. Lydia Way 1800–1870 m. Jacob Pennington 1803–1884
    1. 1. Joshua Pennington 1827–1907 m. Mary (G.) Pennington 1844–1937
      1. 1. Francis (Mariam) Pennington 1868–1952 m. Seanna Pennington 1872–1939
        1. 1. Elmer (John) Pennington 1890–1968 m. Margaret Liepelt 1900–1974
        2. 2. Gilbert Pennington 1896–1973
        3. 3. Dollie (Alieth) Yeager 1904–1957 m. Darrell (Delmont) Yeager 1906–1930 m. James (E.) White 1888–
        4. 4. Ressa (Pennington) Fulmer 1909–1984 m. Clarence (A) Fulmer 1903–1976
        5. 5. Walter (Marion) Pennington 1894–1969 m. Valletta (Arbella) Brubaker 1900–1970
        6. 6. Minnie (May) Pennington 1901–1973 m. Frank (Wilson) Fisher 1898–1963
        7. 7. Roger Pennington 1910–1968
      2. 2. Henry (H.) Pennington 1860–1924 m. Margaret (" Maggie") Clark 1868–1942
        1. 1. Mary Pennington 1888–
        2. 2. Joshua (O.) Pennington 1893–1962 m. Isabella (B.) Bryson 1891–1977
        3. 3. Sue Pennington 1895–1987 m. Joseph Hamilton 1892–1972
        4. 4. William (Henry) Pennington 1900–1931 m. Elizabeth (Louise) Goaziou 1901–1960
        5. 5. Charles (Edward) Pennington 1902–1958 m. Elizabeth James 1903–
        6. 6. James (C.) Pennington 1904–1977
        7. 7. Paul (R.) Pennington 1907–1980 m. Vivian (LaRue) Price 1918–1985
        8. 8. Francis (B.) Pennington 1909–1982 m. Eleanor Bender 1920–2000
        9. 9. Dorothy Pennington 1911–2003
        10. 10. Margaret (D) Watkins 1904–1996
      3. 3. Jacob Pennington 1866–1957 m. Olive (" Ollie") Galentine 1882–1933 m. Etta Reed 1867–
        1. 1. Theodore Pennington 1902–1925
        2. 2. Margaret Pennington 1904–1996 m. John (David) Watkins 1905–1980
        3. 3. Henry (C.) Pennington 1907–1994 m. Rhoda (Naomi) Connor 1914–1983 m. Imogene ("Jean") RUSSELL 1913–2007
        4. 4. Roberta (D) Pennington 1911–1976
        5. 5. Winifred Pennington 1913–1976 m. Paul Wannerberg 1904–1982
        6. 6. Frances (Pennington) Janese 1918–1997 m. Woodrow Janese 1918–1981
        7. 7. John (D) Pennington 1921–
        8. 8. Martha Pennington 1926–
        9. 9. Clyde (Leroy) Pennington 1905–1976 m. Helen (E.) Kubalik 1909–1997
      4. 4. James (E.) Pennington 1870–1944 m. Margaret (E. "Maggie") Cunningham 1872–
        1. 1. Archie Pennington 1894–1974 m. Thelma (Geneva) Smith 1901–1942
        2. 2. Bess Pennington 1901–
        3. 3. Ruth (W.) Pennington 1905–
        4. 4. Robert (Lewis) Pennington 1909–1954 m. Mary (Mae) Ellsmore 1917–
      5. 5. Ella (Pennington) Watkins 1880–1958 m. William Watkins 1875–
        1. 1. Maria Watkins 1903–
        2. 2. Joshua Watkins 1906–
        3. 3. Helen Watkins 1908–
        4. 4. William (H) McCrady 1898–
      6. 6. Emma (Pennington) Johnson 1877–
    2. 2. Catherine Pennington 1833–1905 m. John Pennington 1823–1900
      1. 1. Hannah Pennington 1852–1916
      2. 2. Jacob (C) Pennington 1855–1931
      3. 3. John Pennington 1856–
      4. 4. "Annie" (Lydia Ann) Pennington 1860–1945
      5. 5. Elizabeth Pennington 1868–
    3. 3. Isaac Pennington 1837–1916 m. Salina (Elizabeth) McMasters 1855–1939
      1. 1. Enos (P) Pennington 1878–
      2. 2. Margaret (S) Pennington 1879–
      3. 3. Lottie Pennington 1879–
      4. 4. Earnest Pennington 1880–1964
      5. 5. Charlotte Pennington 1880–1934
      6. 6. Lemuel (Pius) Pennington 1884–1955
      7. 7. Annabell Pennington 1889–
      8. 8. Warren (William) Pennington 1896–1980
      9. 9. Nancy Pennington 1886–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Pennington 1826–1903 m. Jonas (James) Markle 1824–1880
      1. 1. Jacob Markle 1858–
      2. 2. William Markle 1862–
      3. 3. Isaac Markle 1864–
      4. 4. Matilda (C.) Markle 1876–
      5. 5. Freddie (L.) Markle 1879–
      6. 6. Sara (E) Ferguson 1855–
      7. 7. Margaret Markle 1847–1917
      8. 8. Lydia (Ann) Markle 1849–
      9. 9. Simon Markle 1858–1905
      10. 10. William (Henry) Markle 1862–1931
    5. 5. Simon Pennington 1827–1910 m. Catherine (A) Markle 1833–
      1. 1. Eva (M) Pennington 1853–
      2. 2. Nancy Pennington 1855–1880
      3. 3. Lydia (F) Pennington 1858–1932
      4. 4. Simon Pennington 1861–
      5. 5. Sarah Pennington 1863–
      6. 6. Anna (W) Pennington 1863–
      7. 7. Emmaritta Pennington 1864–1909
      8. 8. Isaac Pennington 1869–1943
      9. 9. Sarah (M) Pennington 1874–
      10. 10. WILLIAM (ELLSWORTH) PENNINGTON 1874–1943
      11. 11. Anna (B) Pennington 1878–
    6. 6. Robert Pennington 1830–
    7. 7. William Pennington 1832–1862
    8. 8. Lydia (Pennington) Neff 1841–1907
    9. 9. Mary (Ann) Pennington 1843–1905
      1. 1. J (Clark) Mcculley 1866–
      2. 2. Austin Mccullough 1864–
      3. 3. George Mccullough 1866–
      4. 4. Harriot Mccullough 1868–
      5. 5. Harvey Mccullough 1870–
      6. 6. Sadie Mccullough 1872–
    10. 10. Margaret (Pennington) Neff 1845–1913 m. Christopher Neff 1845–1918
      1. 1. Harry Neff 1878–
      2. 2. Laura (M.) Christopher 1864–
      3. 3. Clark (M.) Christopher 1867–
      4. 4. Cortas Christopher 1869–
      5. 5. Sarah Christopher 1872–
      6. 6. Harvy Christopher 1878–
    11. 11. Hannah Pennington 1848–
      1. 1. Margaret Addleman 1871–
      2. 2. Alexander Addleman 1872–
      3. 3. James Addleman 1874–
      4. 4. Orvis Addleman 1876–
      5. 5. Catharine Addleman 1878–
      6. 6. Davis (S) Addleman 1876–
      7. 7. Ollie (R) Addleman 1881–
    12. 12. Henry Pennington 1840–1907
  2. 2. Robert Way 1789–1867 m. Hannah Moore 1803–1838 m. Martha Cleaver 1814–1889
    1. 1. Thomas (Moore) Way 1815–1821
    2. 2. Caleb (C.) Way 1815–1821
    3. 3. Jane Way 1815–1821
    4. 4. Jesse Way 1835–1836
    5. 5. Mary (E.) Way 1826–1830
    6. 6. Martha (A.) Way 1826–1830
    7. 7. Robert (A.) Way 1826–1830
    8. 8. Hannah (M.) Way 1841–1868
    9. 9. Susannah (H.) Way 1842–1843
  3. 3. Hannah Way 1791–1838
  4. 4. John Way 1792–1871
  5. 5. Sarah Way 1794–
  6. 6. William Way 1796–1875
  7. 7. Elizabeth Way 1797–1856 m. Eli Wakefield 1795–1867
    1. 1. Martha Rupert 1823–1858
  8. 8. Jesse Way 1799–1853
  9. 9. Mary Way 1803–1838
  10. 10. Caleb Way 1805–1874
  11. 11. Job Way 1807–1882
  12. 12. Jane Way 1809–
  13. 13. Ann Way 1811–1836
  14. 14. Matilda Way 1813–1858

Caleb Way's Timeline

12 Records

1761
13 Oct 1761
Birth of Caleb Way in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1768
1768
Age 7
Caleb Way resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, Pennsylvania
1786
1786
Age 25
Caleb Way resided here in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 29
Caleb Way resided here in Kennet, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Kennet, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 37
Caleb Way resided here in West Caln, Chester and Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
West Caln, Chester and Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 39
Caleb Way resided here in Warriorsmark, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Warriorsmark, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 49
Caleb Way resided here in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
1812
19 Aug 1812
Age 51
Caleb Way resided here in Centre, Pennsylvania
Centre, Pennsylvania
1820
1820
Age 59
Caleb Way resided here in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 69
Caleb Way resided here in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
1840
1840
Age 79
Caleb Way resided here in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
1842
12 May 1842
Age 81
Death of Caleb Way in Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1761
    Event Place: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Kennet, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Kennet, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: West Caln, Chester and Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Warriorsmark, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Warriorsmark, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: 46; Page: 50; Family History Number: 0193672; Image: 00243.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1812
    Event Place: Centre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1803-1819; Collection: Baltimore Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: RG2BC374 2.1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: M33_98; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1842
    Event Place: Half Moon, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
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