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Robert Way 1668–1725 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 February 1668

Birth Location: Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 25 February 1725

Death Location: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Edward Way

Mother: Joan Branley

Spouse(s): Hannah Hickman, Ann Hussey

Children(s): Jacob Way, John Way, Joseph Way, Elizabeth Way, Francis Way, Caleb Way, Joshua Way, Benjamin Way

In 1668, Robert Way entered the world in Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, born to Edward Way And Joan Branley. In 1725, Robert Way resided in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Robert Way married Ann Hussey, Hannah Hickman, and had children including Benjamin Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Francis Way, Jacob Way, James Way, John Way, Joseph Way, Joshua Way, Robert Way. Robert Way passed away in 1725 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1668, Robert Way entered the world in Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, born to Edward Way And Joan Branley.
  • In 1725, Robert Way resided in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
  • Robert Way married Ann Hussey, Hannah Hickman, and had children including Benjamin Way, Caleb Way, Elizabeth Way, Francis Way, Jacob Way, James Way, John Way, Joseph Way, Joshua Way, Robert Way.
  • Robert Way passed away in 1725 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Robert Way's Ancestors

Self
Robert Way
1668–1725
Birth Place: Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Edward Way
1635–1702
Bromhill, Wiltshire, , England
Joan Branley
1626–1687
Bromham, Wiltshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Way's Descendants

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Robert Way (21 February 1668–25 February 1725) m. Hannah Hickman (13 March 1673–28 Mar 1756) m. Ann Hussey (1668–)
  1. 1. Jacob Way 1698–1777 m. Hannah Harvey 1715–1756 m. Lydia (Sharpless) Vernon –1760 m. Sarah Hannum 1704–1740
    1. 1. John Way 1727–
    2. 2. Ann Way 1730–1810
    3. 3. Jean Way 1736–
    4. 4. Joseph Way 1737–1815
    5. 5. Sarah Way 1739–
  2. 2. John Way 1694–1777
  3. 3. Joseph Way 1697–1755 m. Sarah Pyle 1708–1774
    1. 1. William Way 1760–1763
    2. 2. Hannah Way 1727–1772
  4. 4. Elizabeth Way 1710–
  5. 5. Francis Way 1702–
  6. 6. Caleb Way 1704–
  7. 7. Joshua Way 1711–
  8. 8. Benjamin Way 1710–

Robert Way's Timeline

4 Records

1668
21 February 1668
Birth of Robert Way in Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
1725
Abt 1725
Age 57
Robert Way resided here in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
1725
25 February 1725
Age 57
Death of Robert Way in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1726
21 Jan 1726
Age 58
Robert Way - Probate in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 February 1668
    Event Place: Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1725
    Event Place: Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1713-1810; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 February 1725
    Event Place: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1713-1810; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1726
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1713-1810; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

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