Caleb's Chronology
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YEAR
1651 1650's 1675 1681 1682 1682 1683 1683 1683 1685 1685 1686/87 1688 1688 1689 1689/90 1690/91 & 92 1692 1692/93 1694 1695 1695 1696 1697 1698 - 1723 1698 1699 1699 - 1701 1700 1700 - 1715 1701 1701 1701 1702 1703 1703/04 1704 1705 1705 1705 1705/06 1706 1710/11 &12 1711 & 1713 1714 1716 1718 1721 1727 |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Caleb Pusey was born in Upper Lambourne, Berkshire, England. His Father was William Bartholomew (signed his will "alias" Pusie). His Mother was Margaret (Pusie). William and Margaret had five sons and four daughters. Two of the sons, Caleb and John, were among William Penn's First Purchasers in Pennsylvania, but only Caleb crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Caleb Pusey moved to London where he likely learned the trade of a "Lastmaker". (a Lastmaker is a person who carves the forms around which shoes are formed) He was living in the London Parish of Boltolph (?) without Bishopsgate in 1681. Caleb wrote "A Serious and Seasonable Warning unto all People" which was published in London, 1675. Caleb married Anne Stone Worley; they were married at Devonshire House Monthly Meeting. Caleb was from Suttolph without Bishopsgate, London and was listed as a Lastmaker on their Marriage Certificate. He married Anne Worley, Widdow, in a Quaker Assembly in Devonshire Meeting, the 27th day of the 3rd Month 1681. Anne Worley was the widow of Henry Worley of Bedlam who had died of a fever while in prison for his faith in 1674. They had two sons: Henry and Francis Worley. Anne was the daughter of Henry Stone. (October) Caleb purchased 250 acres from William Penn. Caleb became 1/32nd shareholder in the proposed milling venture headed by William Penn, to be constructed in the new colony. Caleb was to become the manager of the mills. Charles Ashcom, Surveyor for the County of Chester, made a map of a part of Pensilvania (sic) and "calib busey" is shown with 100 acres on Chester Creek next to Mr. Townsend. Caleb built two mills on his land. Caleb and Ann's first child, Ann, died (in the 12th month 1682) They would have two more children: Ann, (born 1mo 12d 1684/5) and Lydia (born 7mo 4d 1689). Anne married John Smith on 1mo 5d 1706/7 and they moved to London Grove, Chester County, PA. Lydia married George Painter of Philadelphia on 1mo 5d 1706/7. Their wedding certificate is hanging on the wall of the Crozer Schoolhouse/Museum. Caleb served as Chester County Appraiser. Caleb acted as a peacemaker between the colonists and the Indians in Chester County. Caleb served as a Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. Caleb served as a trustee for the meetinghouse of the Chester Monthly Meeting. Caleb calmed a potential Indian scare at the frontier of Chester County. Caleb was a Chester County Tax Collector Caleb was a Chester County Receiver of Quitrents. Caleb was re-elected as Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. Caleb signed a testimony against George Keith. Caleb was the Chester County Sheriff. Caleb was again Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. Caleb served on the Pennsylvania Provincial Council from Chester County. (23d 12mo) Caleb wrote: "A Modest Account from Pennsylvania" printed in London by T. Sowle in 1696. Caleb was again the Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. Caleb served an the Pennsylvania Provincial Council from Chester County during which time he signed a Quaker Loyalty Oath to the King. Caleb served as the Chester County Justice of the Peace. Caleb was again Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. Caleb served on the Pennsylvania Provincial Council from Chester County. Caleb served as a Justice for the Pennsylvania Provincial Court. Caleb published "Satan's Harbinger. . . . " (Philadelphia: Reynier Janson. . .that countered Daniel Leeds.) Caleb served on the Pennsylvania Provincial Council from Chester County. Caleb signed the document "We the Kings and Sachems. . . . ." The event is that William Penn is returning to England: The Indians say that they have loved him and that they have always been treated nicely by him. Caleb signs the Charter of Privileges. Caleb serves on Penn's Council of State. Penn contemplates taking Caleb back to England with him. Caleb published "Daniel Leeds Justly Rebuked" Caleb published "Porteus Ecclesiasticus", Philadelphia, Reynier Janson. Caleb published "George Keith, once more, brought to the Test", Philadelphia, Reynier Janson. Caleb was the Chester County Treasurer. Caleb published "The Bomb Searched and Found of False Ingredients". Philadelphia. Reynier Janson. Caleb was again Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. In July, Caleb and two others circulated among the "honest members" of the Assembly and address that declared their support for Pennsylvania. Caleb bought Samuel Carpenter's shares in the mills for 1000 pounds. Thus, it was said, "Caleb's mills were finally profitable". Caleb published "Some Remarks upon the late Pamphlet signed part by John Talbot, and part by Daniel Leeds", Philadelphia, Reynier Janson. Caleb published "Some Brief Observations made on Daniel Leeds, His Book", Philadelphia, Joseph Reyners. Caleb was Pennsylvania Assemblyman from Chester County. Caleb was Chester County Tax Commissioner. Caleb began his service as an Elder in the Chester Monthly Meeting. Caleb and other members of the Chester Monthly Meeting attended the Quarterly Meeting in August and proposed the prohibition of buying or importing Negro slaves. Caleb and Ann are now living in Marlborough Township, Chester County. They are members of the New Garden Monthly Meeting. Caleb is again serving on the Pennsylvania Provincial Council. (February 25th) Caleb Pusey died. He was apparently writing a history of the Province of Pennsylvania. He is buried in the Friend's Burial Ground at London Grove. |