Catherine Clowes within mentioned, now the widow of John Young has but one child living (viz) John Young born July 28^th, 1772. Mary Clowes within mentioned, now the wife of John K. Dorman, has living four children (viz) 3 boys and 1 girl. Gerhardus born August 23^rd, 1772, Nehemiah born July 31^st, 1774, Elizabeth born July 29^th, 1776 and John born May 22^nd, 1779. Miers Clarke was married to Aletta Clowes in the year 1785. Miers Clarke was born May 2^nd, 1761. Mary was born Sunday, August 28^th, 1786 at about 3 O’clock in the afternoon and was baptized by Rev. Sydenham Thorne. Miers Clarke departed this life December 17^th, 1810. Sarah Clarke was born Wednesday, May 9^th, 1792 at about 9 O’clock.

    John Clowes, Jr. was married to Mary Draper by the Rev. Matthias Harris at John Spencer Esquire’s residence at 1 O’clock in the afternoon on September 7^th, 1758. Mary Draper, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Draper, was born November 10^th, 1739. Sarah Clowes was born on Friday, August 17th, 1759 between 1 and 2 O’clock in the morning and was baptized by Rev. Matthias Harris. On Thursday, July 1^st, 1761, Sarah was seized with a choking fit which ended her life about 9 to 10 hours afterwards and she was buried at John Havelaves on Saturday, July 3^rd, 1761.

    May 12^th, 1808 at 4 O’clock in the afternoon, James Walker was married to Mary Clarke by Rev. Mr. William Hickman. On Monday, August 16^th, 1809, James Miers Walker was born. He died March 10^th, 1836, aged 27 years, 4 months and 8 days.

    On Wednesday, September 10^th, 1794, Hannah was born about 9 O’clock at night, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Tuesday, October 24^th, 1798, Elizabeth was born about 11 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Friday, July 18^th, 1800, Lidia was born about 5 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Tuesday, February 1^st, 1803, Ester was born about 2 O’clock in the afternoon, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke.

    On Wednesday, February 6^th, 1805, Anna was born about 1 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On April 30^th, 1807, Aletta was born about 12 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On January 3^rd, 1871, Sarah (Clarke) Pinner, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke died in North Carolina.

    Mary Clowes died August 6^th, 1813, aged 73 years, 8 months and 26 days.

    On Friday, March 17^th, 1815, Joanna Truitt was born, daughter of John and Sarah Truitt.

    On September 16^th, 1733, David was born about 5 O’clock in the morning, third son of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. David was christened by Rev. William Beckett on April 28^th, 1734. His sponsors were Mr. Ryves Clowes and Mrs. Comfort Clowes. On July 9^th, 1736, Catherine was born about 9 O’clock at Lewes, Del., in the morning, second daughter of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. She was christened by Rev. William Beckett on September 5^th, 1736. Her sponsors were Mr. Daniel Nunuz, Mrs. Mary Nunez and Mrs. Eliza Price. On December 31^st, 1737, Samuel was born about 6 O’clock in the evening, fourth son of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. He was christened by Mr. Beckett on September 5^th, 1736. Her sponsors were Mr. Simon Kollock, Mr. Edward Naws and Mrs. Comfort Kollock. He lived until March 19^th, 1758, on which day being about 9 O’clock in the morning he died much regretted by friends. He was buried at Broad Kill in the burying ground of his Mother’s relations there.

    On Monday, March 22^nd, 1762, Samuel was born between 1 and 2 O’clock in the afternoon, son of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes and was baptized on Saturday, October 2^nd, 1762 by the Rev. Matthias Harris and on Sunday, September 21^st, 1766, departed this life at 4:30 O’clock in the afternoon with a flux of 4 days’ continuance. On Thursday, April 7^th, 1767, Aletta was born at 9:30 O’clock in the morning, daughter of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. She was baptized on Wednesday, May 13^th, 1767 at home by the Rev. Matthias Harris. (Rev. Matthias Harris baptized 85 children here this day. 46 girls and 29 boys). On Monday, June 12^th, 1769, Sarah was born at 8:30 O’clock in the morning, daughter of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. She was baptized on Monday, September 18^th, 1769 by Rev. John Andrews.

    On Tuesday, July 16^th, 1771, John was born at 8 O’clock in the morning, son of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. He was baptized on Monday, August 5^th, 1771 by the Rev. John Lyons and the next day at 1:30 O’clock in the afternoon it pleased God to take his soul and on Wednesday, August 7^th, 1771, his body was interred in the vault at John Havelaves . On November 21^st, 1780, John and Mary (Draper) Clowes’ son Samuel, was lost in Delaware Bay in a violent storm, wind S. E., together with all the others and the vessel. Heard on June 3^rd, 1781 that he was buried on Murder Kill Beach, and on digging down to the body believe it to be the remains. On Thursday, August 20^th, 1772, Isaac was born at 3:30 O’clock in the afternoon, son of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. He was baptized by the Rev. John Lyons on November 28^th, 1772. On Thursday, February 2^nd, 1775, Peter was born at 12 O’clock, son of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. He was baptized by Rev. Mr. Samuel Tingle on Saturday, May 29^th, 1773. He died with a bilious fever leaving one son, Ezekiel Williams Clowes. On Friday, September 7^th, 1777, John was born at 1 O’clock in the morning, son of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. He was baptized by Rev. Samuel Tingle on Saturday, May 28^th, 1778 at our own home. The reason why he was so long unbaptized was the times. Toryism prevailed and it was dangerous to go to church and the Parson seldom called on us. On Friday, May 9th, 1780, Mary was born at 11 O’clock in the morning, daughter of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes, She was baptized on August 26^th, 1780 by the Rev. Samuel Tingle at our own house, myself from home. On July 17^th, 1781, Mary was taken with a purging which continued till September 3^rd, 1781 when she gave up the Gost (sic). On September 4^th, 1781, her remains was buried in the Vault. On January 27^th, 1784, John left this life of trial and probation of a malignant quencey or the putrid ulcerous sore throat, of only 3 days continuance. He was the third son of John and Mary (Draper) Clowes. On January 29^th, 1784, we laid his remains in the Vault in extreme cold. On December 9^th, 1789, Sarah (Clowes) Clarke, wife of Miers Clarke, died the 4^th day of her sickness on Wednesday, at 10 O’clock in the morning, with a violent head plurasy (sic) or inflammation of the brain. She was laid to rest in the ground at the south end of the Vault on December 11^th, 1789. Mr. Wilson preached her funeral on December 14^th, 1789. She was aged 20 years and 6 months lacking 3 days. She left 2 children.

    [Printed and sold by Richard Ware at ye Bible and Sun in Amen Corner. Just published fitted to bind up with all sorts of House Bibles a brief concordance for the more easy finding out of the useful places therein contained. by I. Downame B. D. (No date)].

    Anno domini, 1727, August 25^th, at 5 O’clock in the afternoon, John Clowes was married unto Mary Naws at Lewes Town, in the County of Sussex on Delaware, by the Rev. William Beckett, Missionary from the Society for Propagating the Gospel.

    On June 28^th, 1728, William was born at 4 O’clock in the morning, eldest son of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. He was born at Broad Kill and was christened privately at Lewes Town by Missionary Beckett on August 28^th, 1728. Said William Beckett, Jonathan Bayley, Jr., and Mrs. Beckett were sponsors. On November 5^th, 1730, John, Jr. was born at Lewes Town, second son of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes and there christened by the said Mr. Beckett on December 11^th, 1730. His sponsors were Mr. Ryves Holt, Mr. John Welbor and Mrs. Holt. On August 28^th, 1732, Aletta was born at 1 O’clock in the morning at Lewes Town, first daughter of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes, and on September 5^th, 1732 she was christened by the said Mr. Beckett privately (being very ill) and on September 6^th, 1732 at 8 O’clock in the morning, she died and was buried in the Churchyard at Lewes. On February 7^th, 1739, Mary was born at 5 O’clock in the morning at Lewes Town, third daughter of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. she was christened by said Mr. Beckett on April 27^th, 1739. Her sponsors were Mr. Cornelius Wiltbank, Mrs. Margaret Kollock and Mrs. Hester Philips. On Mary 19^th, 1742, Lidia was born at 7 O’clock in the morning at Lewes Town, fourth daughter of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. She was christened by Mr. Beckett on August 1^st, 1742. Her sponsors were Mr. Ryves Holt, Mrs. Catherine Holt and Mrs. Mary Nunez. On March 12^th, 1747, Gerhardus was born at 10 O’clock in the morning at Parktown on the Broad Kill, in said County of Sussex, fifth son of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes. He was christened by the Rev. Mr. Usher, a Missionary at Lewes, on September 18^th, 1747. His sponsors were the said Mr. Usher, Mr. Daniel Nunez and his own Mother. On October 26^th, 1766, William, eldest son of John and Mary (Naws) Clowes departed this life of a plurafie. He was interred at Eliza Staytons at Broad Kill, where his former wife was buried. He left 4 children, 2 by each wife; Catherine, Mary, Lydia (born November 15^th, 1762) and John (born March 18^th, 1765). On March 19^th, 1768, Gerhardus, John and Mary (Naws) Clowes’ youngest son, perished to death in a most violent storm of snow on Apoquimini Creek on the Delaware River, being ;drove in a vessel there and was there desently (sic) buried in an old ground much lamented by his friends. [On June 18^th, 1770, John Clowes got this old Bible new Bound in Philadelphia, and Proposeth to enter hereunder the famely (sic) Deaths till God shall call him hence]. On April 24^th, 1769 at 12 O’clock in the day, John Clowes, Sr., father of the aformentioned, departed this life in the 9^th day of plurasie (sic), aged sixty-six years and nine days. The Corps was laid in an open grave on April 27^th, 1769 and on June 5^th, 1769 was interred in a New Vault built since his death at Mr. Heavelav’s Landing. Mr. Andrews preached his funeral. On May 25^th, 1770, at 9 O’clock in the morning, David departed this life of a disorder that had raged on him near four years, and on May 27^th, 1770 was interred in the aforesaid Vault, Mr. Lyons preached his funeral sermon. He left one child, a daughter. She was born at Nanticoke on April 22^nd, 1767 and on January 9^th, 1783, Hannah died of a quency at 12 O’clock last night and was interred in said Vault.

On Sunday, November 25^th, 1781, Lydia (Clowes) (Conwell) Clarke, wife of Lot Clarke, departed this life of a nervers fevor at 3 O’clock in the morning and on Tuesday, November 27^th, 1781, she was laid in the vault. On Tuesday, December 4^th, Mr Tillney preached her funeral sermon. She left 6 children, 3 boys by her first and 3 girls by her second husband, viz., Shepherd Conwell, born 23^rd July, 1765, Gerhardus Conwell, born 12^th November 1767, John Conwell, born 29^th January, 1770, Milicent Clarke, born 24^th September, 1776, Anna Clarke, born 27^th April, 1778, and Charlotte Clarke, born 12^th February, 1780.

    On Wednesday, 24^th February, 1790, John Clowes, Esq., and Judge of the Court, died the 9^th day of his sickness, with a violent Plurasie and inflamtion (sic) of the lungs, aged 59 years, 3 months and 18 days and was buried at the south corner of the vault. Mr. Wilson preached his funeral. He objected being laid in the vault; left his beloved wife. Mary; and Mary (Naws) Clowes died 6^th August, 1813. Only 3 children out of 10 survived him.

    Mary Clowes, within mentioned, now the wife of John K. Dorman, has living 4 children, viz., 3 boys and 1 girl: Gerhardus Dorman, born 23^rd August, 1772, Nehemiah Dorman, born 31^st July, 1774, Elizabeth Dorman, born 29^th July, 1776 and John Dorman, born 22^nd May, 1779.

    Miers Clarke was married to Aletta Clowes in the year 1785; Miers Clarke was born 2^nd May, 1761. Mary Clarke, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke, was born Sunday, 28^th August, 1786 at about 3 O’clock in the afternoon and was baptized by the Rev. Sydenham Thorne. Miers Clarke departed this life on 17^th December, 1810. On Wednesday, 9^th May, 1792, Sarah was born at about 9 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Wednesday, 10^th September, 1794, Hannah was born at about 9 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Tuesday, 24 ^th October, 1798, Elizabeth was born at about 11 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Friday, 18^th July, 1800, Lidia was born at about 5 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Tuesday, 1^st February, 1803, Ester was born at 2 O’clock in the afternoon, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On Wednesday, 6^th February, 1805, Anna was born at about 1 O’clock in the morning, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke. On 30^th April, 1807, Aletta was born, daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke,

    On 7^th September, 1758, John Clowes, Jr., was married to Mary Draper by the Rev. Matthias Harris at John Spencer Esquire’s at about 1 O’clock in the afternoon. On 6^th August, 1813, Mary (Draper) Clowes died, aged 73 years, 8 months and 26 days. Mary Draper was born 10^th November, 1739, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Draper. On Friday, 17^th August Anno Domi, 1759, Sarah was born between 12 and 1 O’clock in the morning, daughter to John and Mary (Draper) Clowes, and was baptized Monday privately by the Reverend Matthias Harris. On Thursday, 1^st July, 1761, about 2 O’clock in the afternoon, she was siezed with a choaking (sic) fitt (sic) which ended with her life in about 9 or 10 hours afterwards, and she was buried at John Havelaves on Saturday following

    On 12^th May, 1808, at 4 O’clock in the afternoon, James Walker was married to Mary Clarke, by Rev. Mr. William Hickman. On Monday, 16^th August, 1809, James Miers Clarke was born, son of James and Mary (Clarke) Walker, He died 10^th March, 1837 aged 27 years, 4 months and 8 days.

    On Friday, 17^th March, 1815, Joanna was born, daughter of John and Sarah (Clarke) Truitt.

    On 3^rd January, 1871, Sarah (Clarke) Pinner (Prinner), daughter of Miers and Aletta (Clowes) Clarke, died in North Carolina.

the house being fastened up, and no one in it. 31^st October, I went to see my Sister. She told me of two dreams she had dreamed. In one she was dressed in white, and her company told her she did not look as if she belonged to this world. In the other her child was born, and she was to die three days afterwards. 5th November, My Sister and I went to the store at the bridge. 7^th November, We went to warp at Mrs. Russel’s, neither of us very well. 14^th November, Went to see my Sister. She was poorly. 25^th November, Went to see my Sister and stayed all night. A most violent storm came on, the wind in the East. 29^th November, Polly Draper came here. 30^th November, Monday, Went to my Father’s. As it was snowing and very cold I stayed all night. 1st December, I came home, and went to my Sister’s, to get help about sizeing up a web. 2^nd December, I got the piece out that I had in the loom, and get it to work. 4^th December, I wove on it all day. Just at night, Mrs. Russel sent for me. I went over to see her. About 10 O’clock at night she was delivered of a daughter. About 12, I got home. My Brother Isaac Clowes came down this afternoon for Sister and me to go to see our Dadda and Mamma. 5^th December, In the morning my Brother came over and said that Sister Sally was taken with an ague, and was very sick. I went right away to see her, and found her sickness most violent. Mamma came down in the afternoon. About 9 O’clock at night I sent for Grandmamma. Her violent sickness brought on her labour. On Sunday the 6^th at sunrise she was delivered of a son. Not being well I went home. In the afternoon I went back. I found my Sister in a sleepy condition. I walked home. 7^th December, this morning she complained of a sharp pain in her head, and about 9 O’clock she had a convulsion. She would frequently cry our: “Oh my head! my poor head!” About 2 in the afternoon she was taken with another convulsion, and that left her speechless. She lay in this distressing condition until the 9th day about 3:30 O’clock it pleased god to take her into His safe keeping. She was 20 years and 6 months old this day lacking 3 days. 11^th December, the burial-but Parson could not come. Parson Willson preached her funeral Monday the 14 ^th. 23^rd December, a violent pain in my head and eyes. 24^th December, Some better. 25^th December, Christmas Day. Go to see my Dadda and Mama. 26^th and 27^th December, My Sister’s little baby had the measles, and Comfort Staton’s child is sick. 28^th December, my Father very sick, We sent to the doctor. 29^th December, Comfort’s child died, and Comfort exceeding bad. My Dadda got better, thanks be to heaven. 30^th December, I came home from my Dadda’s. 31^st December, Negroes a Christmasing.

    1790. 1^st January, Negroes came. 2^nd January, Mr. Watson and his wife here. 3^rd January, Watson and his wife and Mr. Cade and his wife here Sunday. Some people make the holy day a day of visiting. 4 ^th January, Negroes at home. 5^th January, Miers from home.