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In 1823 three new districts were formed,-the Twen- ticth, composed of the township of Charlestown (which then included Schuylkill), the elections to be held at the house of Robert Boyle, inn-keeper ; the Twenty-first, com- posed of Westtown, Thornbury, and Birmingham, the elections to be held at the public-house of Thomas Dar- lington, at Darlington's Corner; and the Twenty-second, composed of Upper Oxford, the elections to be held at the house of Jacob Hopple. In the same year the elections in West Fallowfield, which had become a separate district in 1822 by the detaching of East Fallowfield, were re- moved from the Gum Tree to the house of Samuel Futhey, and that part of East Nottingham south of the Nottingham road, which in 1818 had been attached to the New Lon- don district for clection purposes, was restored to the dis- trict voting at Oxford.
In 1824 the law creating the district of Westtown, Thornbury, and Birmingham was repealed, and those town- ships were restored to the West Chester district, from which they had been taken ; but in 1825 they were again constituted a separate district, and became the Twenty- second, Upper Oxford being numbered the Twenty-first.
In 1826, Kennet township was separated from the Ninth District, and became the Twenty-third, voting at the house of Harlan Gause, in Kennet Square.
In 1825 the clections in Coventry were directed to be held at Jacob Ecker's school-house ; in 1826 at the house of Chestnut Patterson ; in 1828 at the house of Matthias Geist ; and in 1829 at the house of Christian Funk.
In 1828 three new districts were formed,-the Twenty- fourth, composed of New Garden, which was detached from the Chatham district, the elections to be held at Jacob Taylor's inn; the Twenty-fifth, composed of Pikeland, the elections to be held at the public- house of James Bones, at the Yellow Springs ; and the Twenty-sixth, composed of Schuylkill, which had been formed a new township in 1826 by the division of Charlestown, the elections to be held at the house of Abijalı Stephens, soon afterwards of William Dewees, sign of the " Bull." By the detaching of Pike- land as a district from Vincent, the latter became also a separate district, and the elections were directed to be held at the house of Conrad Brodic, late Kcely's.
In 1833, West Marlborough was detached from the Chatham district and constituted the Twenty-seventh Dis- trict, the elections to be held at the public-house of Hayes Clark, at Doe Run.
In 1834, West Whiteland was created the Twenty-
eighth District, the elections to be held at the house of George Boyer, at Oakland. This reduced the old Red Lion district (which originally embraced the whole of the northern part of Chester County) to one township, that of Uwchlan, which remains the Second District.
In 1835 three new districts were formed,-the Twenty- ninth, composed of West Nottingham, the elections to be held at the house of Joseph Kirk ; the Thirtieth, com- posed of Londonderry, the elections to be held at the house of Jacob Recse; and the Thirty-first, composed of the township of West Vincent, the elections to be held at the Birch Run school-house ; and the elections in East Vincent were directed to be thereafter held at the house of George Christman, Jr., on the Ridge road.
In 1836 the elections in West Nantmeal were removed to the Indiantown school-house.
In 1838 two districts were created,-the Thirty-second, composed of East Whiteland, the elections to be held at the house known as the " General Wayne Inn," and the Thirty-third, composed of the township of Penn, the elec- tions to be held at the house of James M. Aitkens ; and the elections in Kennet were directed to be thereafter held at, the house of Harlan Gause, known as the " Columbian Inn," in Kennet Square.
In 1839 three districts were created,-the Thirty-fourth, composed of London Britain, the elections to be held at the house of James Mackey ; the Thirty-fifth, composed of Willistown, the elections to be held at the house of John Kimes, in Sugartown ; and the Thirty-sixth, composed of East Pikeland, the elections to be held at the " Boarding- School Inn," kept by Willis J. Murker, in Kimberton ; West Pikeland to continue to vote at the Yellow Springs. The elections in East Whiteland were directed to be held at the White Horse.
The Ninth District, which, after the erection of Kennet as a separate district, was composed of East Marlborough, Pennsbury, and Newlin, voting at the new Red Lion, was in 1840 separated into three districts,-the Thirty-seventh, composed of Pennsbury, the elections to be held at the house of Joseph Lancaster, called " Pennsbury Inn ;" the Thirty-eighth, composed of Newlin, the elections to be held at the Brandywine school-house ; and East Marlborough to remain the Ninth District, the elections to be held at the Union IIotel, in Unionville. Easttown and East Brad- ford were also, in the same year (1840), made separate dis- tricts, Easttown being constituted the Thirty-ninth, the elections to be held at the house of Philip Kirk, sign of the "Leopard," and East Bradford the Fortieth, the elections to be held at the Black Horse tavern, on the Strasburg road. The elections in Charlestown were also directed to be there- after held at the school-house near Major Little's.
Birmingham was constituted the Forty-first District in 1841, the elections to be held at the " Dilworthtown Inn ;" and in the same year the elections in Honeybrook were removed to the Octagonal school-house, on the Downing- town and Harrisburg turnpike-road.
In 1841 the township of Coventry was divided into North Coventry and South Coventry, and in 1842 North Coventry was constituted the Forty-second Election Dis- trict, the elections to be held at the Halcyon school-house.
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In 1843 the elections in Tredyffrin township, which was all that then remained of the old Paoli district, were re- moved to the hotel at New Centreville. The elections in West Nantmeal were also removed to the house occupied by Rudolph Huzzard. In the same year the elections in East Nantmeal were removed to the Union school house, and Warwick township, erected the previous year by the division of East Nantmeal, became the Forty-third Election District.
In 1844 the township of Brandywine was divided into West Brandywine and East Brandywine, and the elections in East Brandywine, which became the Forty-fourth Dis- trict, were directed to be held at the house of Levi Alison.
In the same year the township of North Coventry was divided by the erection of East Coventry from its territory, and East Coventry became the Forty-fifth District. The elections in North Coventry were removed to Scheetz's school-house. The famous old Pughtown district, the Sixth, became, by the formation of new districts, reduced to the single small township of South Coventry.
The elections in New London were in 1844 directed to be thereafter held at the public-house of Benjamin Seal, and in 1847 the place of holding elections in West Nant- meal was again removed to Indiantown school-house.
In 1848 the following changes of place of holding elec- tions took place : West Caln to Sandy Hill school-house, West Nottingham to house of Lewis Melrath, and Penns- bury to school-house No. 2.
In 1849 the borough of Phoenixville was erected, and became the Forty-sixth Election District. In the same year the place of holding elections in West Brandywine was changed to the Union school-house.
Pocopson township was formed in 1849 from parts of four adjoining townships, and in 1850 became the Forty- seventh Elcetion District, the elections to be held at the house of Holton C. Yarnall, in Locust Grove. This, in 1852, was changed to the " Pocopson Inn."
In 1852, West Nantmeal township was divided by decree of court, and the southern division thereof erected into a new township, called Springton. The next year the Legislature changed the name from Springton to Wallace, which it has since borne. The elections in West Nantmeal, which remained the Eighteenth District, were directed to be held at Allen's school-house, and the elections in Wal- lace, which became the Forty-eighth District, at the Indian- town school-house.
In the same year (1852) the township of New London was divided, and the township of Franklin erected from its eastern and southeastern part, and constituted the Forty- ninth Election District, the elections to be held at the house of Abitha Kimble, in the village of Kimbleville.
Valley township was formed from parts of Sadsbury, East Calo, West Caln, and West Brandywine-the larger part of its territory being taken from the first two town- ships-in the year 1853, and the elections directed to be held at the public school-house in Coatesville. It became the Fiftieth District.
The township of West Fallowfield was divided in 1854, and the eastern division called Highland. The elections in West Fallowfield, which remained the Fourth District,
were dirceted to be held at the " Cochranville Inn," and in Highland, which became the Fifty-first District, at the house of Samuel Futhey, where the elections had thereto- fore been held for the old township. In the same year the elections in East Brandywine were directed to be held at Guthrieville Hall, and the borough of Hopewell was made the Fifty-second Election District.
In 1857, Elk township was constituted from the south- western part of East Nottingham, and became the Fifty- third District, the elections to be held at the house of John D. Wherry.
In 1858, Uwehlan township was divided, and the northi- ern division called Upper Uwchlan, the elections to be hield at the house of Jacob Beerbower (Eagle Hotel). It be- came the Fifty-fourth Election District. The lower divi- sion retained the name of Uwchlan, and continued the Second District, voting at the house of Cyrus Jacobs, in Lionville.
In 1867 the borough of Springville was incorporated, and became the Fifty-fifth Election District. Its name was subsequently changed to Spring City.
In the same year the borough of Coatesville was incor- porated from Valley township, and the elections in the said township and borough were directed to be held at school- house No. 7, in Coatesville, the former place of holding the elections having been sold.
Caln township was erected in 1868 from parts of Valley and East Caln, and became the Fifty-sixth District.
In 1871 the elections in Valley township were changed from school-house No. 7, in Coatesville, to school-house No. 5, in Valley township. Coatesville retained the name of the Fiftieth District, and Valley became the Fifty-seventlı District.
The borough of Parkesburg was incorporated in 1872, and the borough of Atglen in 1875, both taken from Sads- bury township, and they became respectively the Fifty- cighth and Fifty-ninth Districts.
Sadsbury township was divided in 1878, and the western division thereof, called West Sadsbury, became the Sixtieth District.
POST-OFFICES.
The following is a list of the post-offices in Chester County, arranged in the order of their establishment, giv- ing the dates when established, names of first postmasters, and noting the changes that have been made, and also giving the names of some that have been discontinued.
In addition to the post-offices located within the limits of the county, a list is given of offices outside but near to its borders, at which residents of the county receive, or have in the past received, their mail matter.
Names of Offices.
When Established.
First Postmasters.
1. Downingtown
... April 1, 1798 ...
... Hunt Downing.
2. Cochranville.
.... Jan. 1, 1803.
.. James Hollis.
3. New Garden .......
.. Jan. 1, 1803
Gilbert Pritchard.
4. New London ... .Jan. 2, 1803 .. John W. Cunningham.
This .office was first called "New London Cross-roads," and the name changed to "Now London," Oct. 27, 1847.
5. Chatham
.April 1, 1803. Robert Miller.
6. Kennet Square. .July 1, 1803.
Benjamin Taylor.
7. West Chester .. .Jan. 1, 1804
Cromwell Pearce.
8. Spread Eagle ...
April 1, 1804.
John Leter.
9. White Horse ....
Oct. 1, 1804.
.. Edward Porter.
10. Oxford
.July 1, 1805.
David Dickey.
11. Marshallton .. July 1, 1805
Abraham Baily.
12. Pughtown. .Jan. 1, 1806 David Townsend.
13. Londongrove. .... Jan. 1, 1810 .. .. Leah Pusey.
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Names of Offices. When Established. First Postmasters.
14. Coatesville April 1, 1812. .. Moses Coates.
15. Jennerville . Dec. 22, 1814. ... Josiah Ankrim.
This offics was first namod and known as " Jennersville, or Londonderry." The latter name was dropped prior to 1820, and " Jennerville" adopted. 16. Chester Springs .... .Jan. 1, 1815. ... Maxwell Kincaird.
This office was first called "Yellow Springs." Ths nams was changed to "Chester Springs," April 5, 1827, aod lIenry Olwins appointed postmaster. 17. Black Horse .. .. Jan. 15, 1810 .... ....... Wallace Boyd.
This office was first celled " Black Horse Tavern," and the name changed to " Black Horse," Nov. 19, 1818. It was discontinued July 21, 1853, and re-estab- lisbed June 23, 1856.
18. Brandywine Manor .....
.. Oct. 23, 1316. David Denny.
19. Frazer ... Dec. 22, 1819 .. .. Joseph Philips.
This office was first called "East Whiteland," and the name changed to "Frazer," Jan. 21, 1830, and Jacob T. Minster appointed postmaster. It wos first located at what was known as the " Steambont," on the Lancaster turnpike, but in August, 18G1, it was removed to its present location at Frazer Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
20. Kimberton Jan. 15, 1820. Emmor Kimber.
21. Valley Forge ... .. Jan. 16, 1820, .John Workizer.
22. Berwyn .. Jan. 18, 1820. .. Chalkley A. Jarrett.
This offics was firet called " Reeseville," and that continued to bs the nams until Oct. 24, 1877, when it was changed to " Berwyn," and Isaac A. Cleaver ap- pointed postmaster.
23. Unionville Dec. 5, 1820.
William Sharpe.
24. Warren Tavern. .Dec. 7, 1820
Charles Fabnestock.
25. Vincent .Feb. 13, 1821. Peter Miller.
26. Dilworthtown. March 30, 1822. William Speakman.
27. Mount Vernon .. March 1, 1823 Joseph Dickey.
28. Russellville. March 15, 1823. .Jacob Hopple.
29. Gum Tree. April 21, 1823. Samuel McCann.
This office was first called "Clingan's," but changed to "Gum Tree," June 30, 1834, and Stephen B. Cochran appointed postmaster.
30. Kemblesville Ang. 16, 1823. George Kemble.
31. McWilliamstown. .Jan. 26, 1824 .. .John T. Walton.
The name of this offics was changed to "Youngsburg," Ang. 2, 1845, and changed back to " MeWilliamstown," Dec. 30, 1847, and is now discontinued. 32. Warwick .Feb. 7, 1824. Lewis Evous.
This office was first established at "St. Mary's," and so called until July 23, 1808, when ths nams was changed to "Warwick."
33. Uwchlan. . March 11, 1825 ... .Isaac Evans.
34. Sadeboryvills .. April 22, 1825 ... ... John Kendig.
35. Strickersville .. May 23, 1825 .. .. John M. Ilarınan.
36. Goshenvilla .Nov. 4, 1825. .. A. S. Williams.
37. West Whitelund. April 4, 1826 .. Levi Evans.
The name of this office was changed to "Belviders," July 14, 1843, and on March 11, 1850, changed back to " West Whiteland."
38. Lionville May 26, 1820. .. William Rogers.
39. West Vincent. .May 26, 1826 .. .Samuel Kirk.
T'bis office was first callsd "East Nantmeal." This name was changed to " West Vincent," March 25, 1843, and David West appointed postmaster, and changed back again to "East Nantmeal," April 22, 1843, and James Leighton appointed postmaster, and back to " West Vincent," April 7, 1846, and Jacob Ludwick appointed postmaster.
40. Paoli. Dec. 0, 182G .Joshua Evans.
41. Schuylkill Dec. 31, 1826. .Thomas Matlack.
42. Doo Run Feb. 27, 1827 ... .. llayes Clark.
43. Honeybrook March: 7, 1827. .John Lewis.
44. Setzler's Store. Dec. 31, 1827. .. Frederick Setzler.
45. Paukersville. Jan. 1, 1828 .. Jolin Parker, Jr.
40. Wagontown Jan. 30, 1828 .. Joseph Hngbe.
47. Marsb March 25, 1828 .. Watters Dewees.
This office was discontiuned Nov. 12, 1851, and re-established April 22, 1864. 48. West Grove .. .Juns 23, 1828 .. James Kelton.
The name of this office was changed to "West Grove Station," March 12, 1864, end back to " West Grove," Jan. 26, 1877.
40. Phoenixville .July 22, 1828 Lewis W. Richards.
50. Loag. Nov. 25, 1828. .Samuel E. Williams.
51. Avondale. Dec. 29, 1828, Jacob Lindley.
52. Atglen .. Jun. 21, 1830. .. 1snac G. Israel.
This office was first called "Israel's Mills," and retained that name until March 15, 1842, when it was changed to "Ponningtonvills," aud that was changed to " Atglen," Fob. 2, 1876.
53. Parkesburg. .. April 14, 1830 .. ... Nathan Frame.
The fret name of this office was "Fountain Inn," which it rotained until May 3, 1836, wben it was changed to " Parkesburg," and Jacob Teylor appointsd postmaster.
54. Embreeville.
May 11, 1830. William Embreo.
James Dickinson.
55. Swan (Sadshary township) .... May 7, 1830. This office was discontinued July 24, 1843.
50. 1Topewell Cotton-Works ... ... Aug. 26, 1830.
.Samuel J. Dickey.
57. Guthrieville. Jan. 7, 1831 James B. Guthrie.
58. llamorton. Jan. 7, 1831 Abraham Ilamor.
50. Thornbury March 12, 1831. Thomas W. Stepheas.
60. Sugartown .Oct. 5, 1831 Joseph 11. Pratt.
This office was first called "Williston," and the name changed to "Sngar- town," July 7, 1835.
01. Rockville. Jan. 18, 1832. .Jacob Happersett.
62. Pickering. .. Dec. 28, 1833 Robert Hughes.
134. Maple Shade .. Sept. 24, 1879. .Samuel Reesu. 63. Caln .Dec. 17, 1835. .. Isaac C. Preston.
This office was discontinued Feb. 23, 1842, and re-established Nov. 8, 1849.
64. Steeleville ... Feb. 1, 1841 .. Thomas Woods.
65. Fremont March 21, 1841 ........ Amor Carter.
This office was first called " Fountain Green," and the name changed to
" Fremont," Aug. 10, 1801, and Isaac S. Kirk then appointed postmaster.
Names of Offices. When Established. First Postmasters.
66. Wallace .. Oct. 28, 1843 George Stiteler.
67. Londonderry .Jan. 5, 1848 Willinn Fox.
68. Lewisville ... .Feb. 7, 1848 .James B. McDowell.
69. Laodenberg .. Nov. 17, 1848 .. Jacob Hobson.
This office was first established as " Chandlerville," and the name changed to "Landenburg," Sept. 20, 1809.
70. Chesterville Nov. 30, 1848. Milton Shortlidge.
71. Fairvills .March 20, 1849 .John E. Leonard.
72. Milltown .. Sept. 23, 1849 ... Jesse Matlack.
73. Collamer. Oct. 11, 1849 Thomas Baker.
74. Elk Dale. .Nov. 8, 1849 ..
Samuel Hughes.
This office has recently been discontinued.
75. Bino Rock Dec. 17, 1849. Charles Rettew.
76. Ercildonn ... Feb. 12, 1850 ... Gideon l'eirce.
77. Marlborough April 15, 1850 Bayard Neilds.
78. Hickory Hill. June 18, 1850 .. Wni. C. Shuler.
70. Hayesvills. July 8, 1850 .James llayes.
This office was recently discontinued, and again established as "Town- send."
:80. St. Peter's. Feb. 19, 1851. .Joseph Millard.
81. Nottingham ..
... Ang. 7, 185] ...
.. Daniel Stubbs.
This office was first established as " Fountain Mills," and the name changed to " Nottingham," July 14, 1853.
82. Mortonville. Feb. 6, 1852 Crosby P. Morton.
83. Forestville. May 18, 1852 Thomas W. Ilarlan.
Discontinued June 4, 1859.
84. Waterloo Mills .. Jan. 1, 1853. William Stecle.
Discontinued Sept. 25, 1867.
85. Willistown Inn .. .Juns 7, 1854 .. Samuel Sinquet.
86. Thorndale Iron-Works ..... ... June 21, 1854 .David R. Bangb.
87. East Nantmeal .Feb. 6, 1850 .Jesss Ranistine
This offics was discontinued April 4, 1805, and re-established July 10, 1874.
88. New Centreville ..
.April 2, 1857 ..
.Evans Kendall.
89. Chester Valley April 25, 1857 .. Canhy Smith.
90. Talbotvills .Juns 19, 1857 Tbumas R. Jones.
This office was discontinued Jan. 27, 1875.
91. Glan Roy. .Sept. 28, 1857 .Jesss B. Kirk.
92. Westtown .. March 4, 1859 Marshall A. Taylor.
This office was first called "Street Road," and retained that name until 1880,
when it was changed to "Westtown."
93. Elk View .May 30, 1861. .. Joseph Hodgson.
94. Exton .. .Sept. 4, 1861 James Beale.
95. Spring City. .Sept. 20, 1864 David S. Taylor.
96. Pomeroy. .Oct. 13, 1804.
This uffics was first callsd " Buck Run," and the name changed to " Pome-
roy," Jan. 17, 1866.
97. Leopard ... .April 2, 1866. John W. Hayman.
98. Birch Runville .. Juns 10, 1868. Thomas B. Dewees.
09. Toughkenanion
Dec. 8, 1868.
Willian Foote, Jr.
100. Kaolin Dec. 8, 1868 William Foote, Jr.
101. Glenloch May 17, 1869. Mrs. Jane Waldron.
This offics took the place of " Frazer," which was removed to another loca- tion. (See " Frazsr.")
102. Wild Briar. .May 21, 1869 Levi Allison.
103. Pawling .. May 21, 1800 M. J. Rameey.
104. Willowdale. .May 21, 1860 .. Joseph S. l'yle.
105. Valley Cresk. May 21, 1809 B. F. Strond.
This offics was discontinued Jan. 18, 1871.
10G. Lincoln University ... .July 6, 1869. .George Rigdon.
107. Glen Moore. .Aug. 21, 1809. .Jacob S. Rigg.
This office was frst called "Norwood," and ths nams changed to " Glon Moore," July 17, 1874.
108. Barnsston Oct. 21, 1869. David Longacre.
100. Cupola .. Oct. 21, 1869 Thomas R. Jours.
110. East Coventry Oct. 22, 1860. .Peter D. Pirches.
111. Elk Mills.
Oct. 22, 1809
Joseph R. Brown.'
112. Milford Mills
Oct. 22, 1869
Evan B. Evans.
113. Dorjan's Mills .. Jan. 21, 1870 .Thomas J. Dorlan.
114. Lenapé .Jan. 21, 1870 John P. Sager.
115. ChroDie
.. April 20, 1870. .. John T. Williamson.
116. Pocopson.
This office was originally established as "Painter's Bridge," on Dec. 19, 1870, and the name changed to " Pocopson" on Sept. 2, 1880.
117. Northbrook .Jan. 27, 1871 .. R. H. Marshall.
118. Supleo.
.Jau. 27, 1871 Horatio J. Suples.
119. Norway .E. B. Darlington.
120. Martin's Corner Feb. 24, 1871.
Ziha C. Wollarton.
121. Glen Hall ... April 10, 1871 .William H. Hall.
122. Kelton April 10, 1871. Robert C. Kelton.
123. lsabella April 13, 1x71 .. Samuel W. Long.
124. Cambria Station .. June 14, 1872 .John Oberholtzer.
125. West. Pikeland July 26, 1872. John S. Hines.
126. Rosenvick
July 26, 1872 ..
John C. Ferron.
127. Modena. . March 24, 1873 .. Robert B. Daniels.
128. Nantmeal Village. .Feb. 15, 1876 Davis K. Loomis.
120. Valley Glsu .. .. Aug. 15, 1870. .. Frank C. Hootou. This office was discontinued Feb. 14, 1878.
130. Malvern Dec. 8, 1876. Lewis K. Reeves.
131. Cedarville. March 26, 1878 D. M. Shaber.
This office was originally called "North Coventry," which was established April 5, 1870. 132. Dugdale. .Feb. 19, 1879 .John L. Smedley.
133. Cedar Knoll Juno 18, 1879. .Zebulon W. Davis.
This office was discontinued April 19, 1880.
135. Shenkel June 28, 1880, Lewis L. Baclıman.
136. Swan. .June 22, 1880 .. ....... James W. Kelo.
The name of this office was first spslled "Suawn," but changed to "Swan," July 20, 1880.
137. Lyndell Aug. 30, 1880. ... James Rea.
.Jan. 31, 1871
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Names of Offices. When Established. First Postmasters.
138. Romansville .. Oct. 25, 1880. .T. W. Baldwin.
139. Cloud .. Jan. 20, 1881. Thomas H. Smedley.
140. Townsend .. .. Feb. 18, 1881. ... llenry Powley.
This office takes the place of that formerly known as " Hayesville."
141. Mendenhall
March 14, 1881
... Geo. M. Thomson.
142. Matthews .March 25, 1881 ...... .... James Lumis.
143. Talcose .Juus, 1881 ...
. W. Cunningham.
This office takes the place of Valley Glen.
Post-offices outside of Chester County, at whichi resi- dents of the county receive their mail :
IN LANCASTER COUNTY.
1. Cains .July 5, 1828. .. John Cain.
2. Octorara ... ... July 19, 1833 ... ... Benjamin Kent.
This office was established as " Andrew's Bridge," and the name changed to " Octorara," Feb. 25, 1850.
3. Christiana Ang. 8, 1849. Frederick Zarrachor.
4. Cambridge. .Jan. 30, 1851 .. John W. Iwin.
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
1. Pottstown.
March 11, 1821 .......... .Jesse Thomas.
2. King of Prussia.
3. Royer's Ford
.. March 25, 1844. .David Gow.
4. Limerick Station.
Previous to April, 1866, this office was called " Limerick Bridge."
IN DELAWARE COUNTY.
1. Edgemont Feb. 25, 1823 .. .. Lewis Verdries.
2. Chads' Ford .... Jan. 21, 1843. .lsanc Watkins.
3. Cheyney ... .Feb. 23, 1859. .. Charles II. Cheyney.
IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE.
1. Newark .. June 1, 1808 .Jobn Macbeth.
2. Centreville. .Dec. 8, 1827 Ezekiel Baily.
3. MuClellandsville .Feb. 19, 1853 .. .. Wm. Crumpton.
4. Ilorkessin Dec. 26, 1863 .Jane J. Griffith.
5. Yorklyn. ... June 13, 1873 .. Wm. S. Moore.
IN CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND.
1. Brick Meeting-house .. .Jan. 1, 1803. Ellis Chandles. 2. Rising Sun .. .. Jan. 1, 1803 ... ... David Cummings.
LIST OF POSTMASTERS OF THE POST-OFFICE AT WEST CHESTER, WITH THE DATES OF THEIR APPOINT- MENT.
Cromwell Pearce, Jan. 1, 1804; Job B. Remington, Jan. 1, 181]; Joseph Pearce, Fsb. 29, 1812; John W. Townsend, June 4, 1814; Jesss Kersey, Feb. 23, 1827; Jolin W. Townsend, Feb, 28, 1828; John Newlin, Feb. 9, 1829; Edward S. Price, Jan. 15, 1833; Samuel C. Jefferis, Feb. 19, 1841 ; Hickman James, June 5, 1841 ; John McGinley, May 10, 1843; George M. Yard, Nov. 13, 1846; James Bayard Wood, May 2, 1849: William A. Moore, May 23, 1853; Gibbons Gray, June 3, 1858; Dr. Frsuklin Taylor, May 11, 18G1 ; Maj. William B. Darlington, Juns 3, 1865; Georgs A. Mercer, Jan. 31, 1877.
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