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John Way 1694–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 September 1694

Birth Location: Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA

Death Date: 21 August 1777

Death Location: Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Robert Way

Mother: Hannah Hickman

Spouse(s): Ann Hannum

Children(s): Robert Way, Sarah Way, Elizabeth Way, John Way, Caleb Way, Rebecca Way, Jacob Way, Lydia Way, Ann Way, Ruth Way, Benjamin Way, Rachel Way

In 1694, John Way entered the world in Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA, born to Robert Way And Hannah Hickman. John Way married Ann Hannum, and had children including Ann Way, Benjamin Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Jacob Way, John Way, Lydia Way, Rachel Way, Rebecca Way, Robert Way, Ruth Way, Sarah Way. John Way passed away in 1777 in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1694, John Way entered the world in Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA, born to Robert Way And Hannah Hickman.
  • John Way married Ann Hannum, and had children including Ann Way, Benjamin Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Jacob Way, John Way, Lydia Way, Rachel Way, Rebecca Way, Robert Way, Ruth Way, Sarah Way.
  • John Way passed away in 1777 in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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John Way's Ancestors

Self
John Way
1694–1777
Birth Place: Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA
Parents
Robert Way
1668–1725
Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England
Hannah Hickman
1673–1727
Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire, England
Grandparents
Edward Way
1634–1700
Chitto, Wiltshire, England
Joan Branley
1626–1687
Wiltshire, England
Francis Hickman
1644–1687
Hist, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Chamberlin
1651–1698
Berkshire Parish, Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Way's Descendants

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John Way (15 September 1694–21 August 1777) m. Ann Hannum (15 Mar 1705–28 Jun 1800)
  1. 1. Robert Way 1725–1780 m. Hannah Lea 1729–1790
    1. 1. Jane Way 1769–1827 m. Caleb Way 1761–1842
      1. 1. Lydia Way 1800–1870 m. Jacob Pennington 1803–1884
        1. 1. Joshua Pennington 1827–1907 m. Mary (G.) Pennington 1844–1937
        2. 2. Catherine Pennington 1833–1905 m. John Pennington 1823–1900
        3. 3. Isaac Pennington 1837–1916 m. Salina (Elizabeth) McMasters 1855–1939
        4. 4. Elizabeth Pennington 1826–1903 m. Jonas (James) Markle 1824–1880
        5. 5. Simon Pennington 1827–1910 m. Catherine (A) Markle 1833–
        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
        10. 10. Margaret (Pennington) Neff 1845–1913 m. Christopher Neff 1845–1918
        11. 11. Hannah Pennington 1848–
        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
    2. 2. Sarah Way 1770–1825
    3. 3. Hannah Way 1772–
    4. 4. Robert Way 1774–1807
    5. 5. John Way 1776–
    6. 6. David Way 1778–1852
    7. 7. Job Way 1780–1845
  2. 2. Sarah Way 1727–1755
  3. 3. Elizabeth Way 1729–1763
  4. 4. John Way 1730–1813 m. Hannah Marshall 1733–
    1. 1. Thomas Way 1758–
    2. 2. Phebe Way 1760–
  5. 5. Caleb Way 1732–1812 m. Rebecca Mendenhall 1740–1812
    1. 1. Rebecca Way 1782–1857
    2. 2. Mary Way 1785–1790
    3. 3. Ann Way 1775–1831
    4. 4. Caleb (Jr) Way –1812
    5. 5. James Way 1763–1825
    6. 6. John Way 1770–1825
    7. 7. Joseph Way 1772–1812
    8. 8. Jacob Way 1779–1835
    9. 9. Phoebe Way 1765–1838
  6. 6. Rebecca Way 1735–1816
  7. 7. Jacob Way 1737–1812
  8. 8. Lydia Way 1740–1812
  9. 9. Ann Way 1742–1834
  10. 10. Ruth Way 1745–1828
  11. 11. Benjamin Way 1746–1806
  12. 12. Rachel Way 1749–1796

John Way's Timeline

3 Records

1694
15 September 1694
Birth of John Way in Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA
Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA
1724
1724
Age 30
John Way was married in Chester County, PA
Chester County, PA
1777
21 August 1777
Age 83
Death of John Way in Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 September 1694
    Event Place: Kennett Twp, Chester County, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1694; Birth city: Kennett Twp; Birth state: PA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1724
    Event Place: Chester County, PA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1694; Birth city: Kennett Twp; Birth state: PA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1776
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 August 1777
    Event Place: Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1694; Birth city: Kennett Twp; Birth state: PA.
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

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