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Sep. 9, JAMES KIRK, a soldier in the service of the American United States on the 1st day of June 1778, and since discharged.
25, WILLIAM DUE (his mark), Mariner, resident in this city above five years, being a foreigner unac- quainted with the time prescribed by law.
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1780.
Sep. 30, MATTHEW PHELPS, of the state of Connecticut, lately from the Mississippi, Planter.
Oct. 10, ISAAC SHELDON, of the State of Connecticut, lately from the Mississippi, Planter.
ABRAHAM HARGIS, a Lieut. in the Continental Army, 10th Pena. Regt. June 1st, 1778.
ROBERT KENNEDY, from South Carolina, Taylor.
21, NICHOLAS HINKLE (his mark), of Blockley, lived in the Jersey State in the year 1776, where he first proved his allegiance.
Dec. 5, PHILIP SWARTZ, charged with treasonable practices and discharged after a long confinement. Recom- mended by J. C., Sheriff.
13, JOHN ALLEN, of the state of N. Carolina. 1781.
Jan. 29, JOHN COOK (his mark), late of the Jersey state; in Jany. 1779, was qualified to allegiance there before Lemuel Sears in Gloucester County as appears by certificate.
June 14, JOHN JOHNSTON (his mark), by trade a painter and Glazier but has followed the sea some years.
29, JOHN FRAZER (his mark), late a soldier in the Penn- sylvania line.
Sep.
7, SAMUEL HEMBEL, formerly a servant in Lancaster co., lately free.
Oct. 8, JAMES HAMPDEN THOMSON, late a citizen of South Carolina and lately arrived in this city from St. Augustine.
9, ADAM GILCHRIST, an officer in the Penna. Line in 1777.
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1781. Oct. 9, GEORGE BOND.
JOHN PHILE, late a free citizen of Maryland, now of this City, Mercht.
CHARLES PETTIT.
JAMES WILLING.
JAMES MONTGOMERY.
FRANCIS DONNELLY.
D. WITHERSPOON.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
WILLIAM GRAHAM, late of Virginia.
13, BENJ. SMITH (his mark), of Blockley Township, Philada. Co.
Nov. 2, JAMES DUFFY (his mark), now City Constable, Philada.
21, ANDREW MILLER, of Towamensing, Philada. Co., Farmer.
20, WILLIAM BELL, of Philada., Taylor, late of the State of New Jersey.
1782.
Feb. 16, THOMAS LAKE, son of Capt. Thomas Lake; now 18 years old.
JOHN FESMORE (his mark), late discharged from the Penna. Line.
Apl. 15, ELEAZER OSWALD, late Lieut. Col. of Arty. of the United States.
May 1, ARCHIBALD McCLAREY, formerly a private in the river fleet.
13, BEDFORD WILLIAMS, Surgeon, formerly in the ser- vice of the States.
31, ABRAHAM SEIXAS, formerly an officer in the Militia
1782.
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of Charlestown, South Carolina, lately arrived in this city, Mercht.
July 1, WILLIAM BRADFORD, formerly a soldier in the Vir- ginia line, discharged, by trade a Taylor.
13, JOSEPH HELLER, of Merrion Township, lately arrived to the age of 20.
JACOB SIBLEY, of Merrion Township, but lately arrived to the age of 19.
Aug. 7, PHILIP SMITH, a German, bred in Philada., a Taylor by trade.
14, JONATHAN ADAMS, a native of Maryland, by trade a silversmith.
22, MATTHEW BALLAM, a native of New York who re- tired on the approach of the enemy.
Sep. 14, LEVIN LANGRALL, of the State of Maryland, taken prisoner and escaped from New York, Mariner. 21, ROBERT PATTISON, of Charlestown in South Caro- lina, Mercht.
Oct. 7, THOMAS STEEL, of Philadelphia, Mariner.
PHILIP MOORE, of Philada., Mercht., having taken the Oath of Allegiance in Boston in 1777 and in the Court of Philada. in April 1782.
JOIIN OGDEN, lately arrived to the age of twenty-one years.
JOHN STAFFORD, belonging to the train of Artillery in 1776. Discharged.
JOHN JONES, Health Officer, took the test in Vir- ginia in 1777.
BENJAMIN STAGG, a private in the 5th Penna. Regt. in 1776, discharged in 1781.
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1782.
Oct. 7, MICHAEL CONNOR, took the Oath at Reading in June 1778.
DAVID PORTER, an officer in the Penna. Line in 1777.
CHARLES MCCARTER, Surgeon in the 4th Penna. Regt. in 1777.
JAMES McLEAN, an officer in the Penna. Line in 1777.
LAZARUS STOW, Lieut. in the 11th Penna. Regt. in 1777.
8, JAMES WHITEHEAD.
CHARLES DARRAGH.
MATTHEW MCGUIRE.
WILLIAM GRAY.
ALEXANDER POWER.
JOHN THOMPSON.
JOSEPH RICE.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS.
DAVID ELLIOTT.
PATRICK OWENS, took the test in Virginia in 1777. JOHN COWELL, surgeon in the Genl. Hospital of Penna. in June 1778.
PATRICK DUFFY, an officer in the Penna. Artillery in 1777.
JOHN KAWORTH, a seafaring man.
JAMES HAMEL, tavern keeper, took the test in Vir- ginia in 1777.
JOHN STRICKER, an officer in the Penna. Line in 1777.
ROBERT SCOT, took the test in Virginia in 1777.
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1782.
Oct. 8, JAMES GILCHRIST, an officer in the Penna. Line 1779. ANDREW LYTLE, an officer in do. 1776. JOHN BAKER, who took the oath in Virginia, August 1777.
JAMES G. HERRON, late an officer in Hazen's Regi- ment, Pennsylvania Line.
GEORGE HOFNER, late an officer in the Penna. Line. JOHN HUNN, took the test in Delaware State 1778. 18, JOHN LOGE, late of Salem, in the State of N. Jersey. Waterman.
Nov. 4, GARRET PETERS, an inhabitant of this City. Shoe- maker.
8, ROBERT SMOCK, late of the State of N. Jersey. Clark in the Clothier's Departmt.
19, JOHN BRYARLY, some time resident in this city. Sadler.
WILLIAM PATTON, formerly of Lancaster, in this State. Sadler.
JOHN STILES, some time resident in this city. Sadler. 1783. Jan. 6, SETH AVERED, from Connecticut, last from Chester Co
Mch. 19, ANDREW AITKIN, of Philada. Physitian in the Publick service above four years.
April 22, JOHN JAMISON, of Philada. Sadler. Nineteen years of age.
30, GEORGE MAYER, son of Jacob Mayer; a native of Philada., late a prisoner with the enemy, now 19 years old.
May 7, HUGH MARTIN, a surgeon in the Penna. Line in 1778.
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1783.
May 30, ADAM STELLER, Butcher, born in Philada., lately of age.
THOMAS BELL, late apprentice to Geo. Claypoole, Cabinet maker.
June 30, GEORGE TUDOR, a Major in the Penna. Line.
PHILIP LAUER, having served five years in the Penna. regiment of Artillery.
Sept. 17, JAMES CHRYSTIE, Captain in the Penna. Line.
JOHN BRICE, formerly Captain in the Marine of this State.
Oct. 6, ABRAHAM HOWELL, of Maurice County, State of New Jersey.
10, JOSEPHI HARMA, Lieut. Col. 1st Regt. of Pennsyl- vania.
PHILIP MENTGES, Lieut. Col. in the Southern Army.
J. MOORE, Major Ist Penna. Regiment.
JOHN BRYCE, Captain Co. of Artillery.
13, WILLIAM MARTIN, Captain of Artillery.
ROBERT WALLACE, proves by certificate that he took the oath of allegiance in the Jersey State in 1777.
14, EDWARD WIIELAN, a soldier in the Penna. linc. Discharged.
ROBERT MORRELL, an artificer in the American Army. Discharged.
JOHN PATTON, tallow chandler, a native, lately come of age.
JOHN RIIEA, of Philada., a native, lately arrived to age.
SAMUEL BRADY, Captain 3rd Penna. Regt.
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1783.
Oct. 14, THOMAS ADAMS, late of Rhode Island, made oath that he took the test of that State in 1777.
PAUL JONES, Captain in the Navy of the United States.
JOHN SMITH, late Segt. in the Penna. Line. Dis- charged January 1781.
RICHARD WALLACE (his mark), a private in the Penna. Line. Discharged 1781.
JOHN ADAMS, late a sergeant in the Penna. Line. Discharged Jan. 1781.
THOMAS LAVISYLER, late Ensign in the Penna. Line. Deranged.
ISAAC B. DUNN, Capt. 3rd Regt. Penna.
JAMES FINLEY, makes oath that he in 1777, in Vir-
ginia, took the oath of that State of his allegiance. JOHN HAZLEWOOD, JUNR., lately arrived to the age of 21 years.
CHRISTOPHER KUGLER, of the Northern Liberties, but now arrived to 21 years of age.
L. KEENE, late Captain 2nd Penna. Regt.
EPHRAIM BLAINE, Commissary General Purveyor. JOHN READ.
ALEXANDER RUSSELL, late Lieut. 7th Penna. Regt. ALEXANDER BENSTED, late Lieut. & Paymaster 10th Penna. Regt.
THOMAS MCINTIRE.
MARTIN WEYLAND, of Point no Point Northern Liberties, maketh oath which is certified to by Edward Pool, in 1778.
HENRY GREVE, Lieut. in the 4th Penna. Regt.
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1784.
Oct. 11, JOHN WHITE, Mate of the General Military Hospital. 12, ROBERT GREGG, late Captain of the Penna. Line. JACOB Cox, made oath that he took the oath of allegiance in the Jersey State in 1777.
JNO. DONOHUE, made oath that he gave test of alle- giance in the Jersey State, and since agreeable to law in this State.
WILLIAM HONEYMAN, formerly a lieut. in the Pensyla. Line.
WILLIAM NORTON, formerly a private in the Pena. Line. Discharged.
MATTHEW MCCLENTICK, took the oath in Maryland in 1780.
PATRICK SHAW (his mark), a private in the Penna. Line. Discharged.
1785.
Feb. 19, ISAAC VAN VLECK, of the Jersey State, appears to have taken the oath of allegiance in that State in 1777.
Apl. 11, EDWARD TILGHMAN, JUNR., of Dover, in the Dela- ware State, Esq., appears to have taken the oath of allegiance in said State.
Sep. 29, FRANCIS KNOX, Commander of a Vessel under com- mission in the American Service in the late war.
Oct.
JAMES LOCKWOOD, a native of Connecticut, a resi- dent here near two years. Mercht. 6, JOHN MITCHELL, of Philada. Mercht. JOHN SAVIDGE, a Captain in the Pensilva. Line in 1778.
PHILIP KLEIN, appears to have taken the oath in
1785.
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1778; served in the flying camp, and now before me hath taken the oath.
Oct. 6, JOHN ORGAN (his mark), late a soldier in the Pensyla. Line six years.
JOHN MCILENCH (his mark), a soldier in the Pensyla. Line in 1777.
PHILIP COLEWATER (his mark), a soldier in the Pena. Line six years.
24, BARNABY SCULLY, a soldier in the Maryland Line in 1777, since a resident here.
WILLIAM SPOTTSWOOD, from Ireland, resident here about 2 years. Did not take the oath of 1777.
MATTHEW CAREY, from Dublin, Printer, resident here near one year. Did not take the oath of 1777.
1786.
Apl 7, WILLIAM BANKSON, of Philada. Upholsterer, a native of this State, lately arrived to full age.
May 10, ANDREW REY, formerly an officer in the service of the United States, and latterly a resident of the Delaware State.
Oct. 10, DANIEL GARIIART (his mark), late a soldier in the American Army, from the commencement of the war.
HENRY LIPSEY, late a soldier in the Artillery of Penna.
HENRY MCANALLY, proves that he took the oath in 1778 before Justice Adcock.
JOSEPH CRAWFORD (his mark), proves that he took the test of 1778 in due time.
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1786. Oct. 10, HENRY HARRIS (his mark), proves that he took the oath of 1778 before me in due time.
1787.
Apl. 5, JOSEPH ANDERSON (EsQ.), Attorney at Law, formerly a Major in the Army of the United States and the Jersey Line.
13, WILLIAM MONTGOMERY (EsQ.), Attorney at Law, formerly a Citizen of the Delaware State.
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We the subscribers do swear (or affirm) that I renounce and refuse all allegiance to George the third, King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors, and that I will be faithful, and bear truc allegiance to the commonwealth of Pensylvania as a free and Independant State, and that I will not at any time do or cause to be done any matter or thing that will be prejudicial or injurious to the freedom and Independance thereof, as declared by Congress ; and, also, that I will discover and make known to some one Justice of the Peace of this State, all treasons or traitorous conspiracies which I now know or hereafter shall know, to be formed against this or any of the United States of America.
PLUNKETT FLEESON.
Philadelphia, 1778.
1778. July 11, JAMES HALL. JAMES THOMPSON. JOHN RIGHTER. JOHN KOOK.
14, JOHANN CHRISTOPHER JUTTER. JOHANN CONRAD GOTTHART. GEORGE SHARSWOOD. JOHN CROOK. LUKE KEATING. 2d Certificate proved. JOHN PATTERSON.
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1778. July 14, JOHN C. KUNZE.
15, JOHN HALBURTAT. A 2d Certificate. THOMAS HALL. 2d Certificate proved. WILLIAM ROBINSON. GEORGE CROGHAN.
20, JOHAN GEORG MILLER. ROBERT BASS. WILLIAM MATLACK. Affirmed.
WILLIAM PUGH. Affirmed.
CHRISTIAN HANSMAN.
CHRISTOPHER BAKER.
JOHN BURNES.
THOMAS BECK. 2d Certificate.
PASTORIOUS WYNN. 2d Certificate.
23, WILLIAM JONES.
CALEB ASH. Affirmed. GEORGE STOCKHAM.
24, ANDREW BRAND. 2d Certificate.
GEORGE BATES. do.
ADAM CLAMPFFER. do.
JACOB FISLER.
25, JACOB CARRICK (his mark). JACOB CONROD (his mark).
JACOB LATCH (his mark). SAMUEL TOM (his mark).
GEORGE KURTZ, sworn to have taken the oath of allegiance the 30th June 1777. 2d Certificate. FRANCIS FINLEY. 2d Certificate. GEORGE FOX. 27, NN. SELLERS.
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1778.
July 27, FRIEDERICH PLACK, swore that he took the test and had a certificate from me in June 1777. 2d Certificate.
JAMES NEILL. Affirmed.
WILLIAM BARNS.
JOHN CUMMINGS.
CONRAD DEWETTER, attests having taken the oath and had my certificate the 26th day of June 1777.
28, JOHN BROWN, Cabinet maker, testifies that on or about the latter end of June 1777, he took the oath, and had my certificate. 2nd Certificate. WILLIAM MOORE.
JOHN SMITH, of Philada. Breeches maker, sworn, that about the end of June 1777, he took the oath of allegiance, and had a certificate from me, which he hath lost, and now has a 2nd certificate.
29, REES PRICE. Affirmed.
30, WILLIAM STROUD. Affirmed.
JOHN COFFMAN.
GEORGE WOOD.
MATTHIAS NONVELLER, of Blockly, attests to having in June 1777, taken the test, and had my cer- tificate, which he hath lost. 2d Certificate.
JACOB BEALERT, of Blockly, attests to having in June 1777, or thereabout, taken the oath of alle- giance, and that he had my certificate, which he hath lost. 2d Certificate.
THOMAS WATTS.
31, GEORGE CHANDLER.
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1778.
July 31, ELIJAH COFFIN. 2d Certificate.
JAMES HARRIS.
RICHARD PRICE. Affirmed.
Aug. 1, THOMAS IRWIN. W. HAMILTON.
JACOB ASH, Attests having taken the test with me about June 1777. 2nd Certificate.
PHILIP CONRAD, Attests to have taken the test about July, 1777.
MARTIN WALTER. WILLIAM McELVAIN.
3, PETER CRASS (his mark), Attests to have taken the test in or about the Month of July 1777.
JONATHAN DRAPER.
JOHN CORMAN.
EDWARD RICHIE.
RUDOLPH SIBLEY (his mark).
WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, of Boston.
JOHN OVERLY, Copy from ye Original Sept. 12th 1777. No. 887.
RICHARD HUNT, Attests to have taken the Test of me in July 1777, & now has a 2d Certificate.
4, GUNNING BEDFORD.
GEORGE CLAYPOOLE.
JOHN KEICHLER (his mark).
ISAAC WIDDOS, Attests to have taken the Oath & to have lost his Certificate taken in June 1777. 2d Certificate.
JOHN WEAVER.
CHARLES CECIL, lately arrived from Europe.
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1778.
Aug. 4, JOHN DAVIS. Affirmed.
5, ISAAC WARNER, did take the test in 1777; was con- strained to swear allegiance to the King, which he now doth renounce. 2d Certificate. ARCHIBALD McKENDRICK, a Brittish officer, dis- charged from parole, and recommended.
LUDWICK KNOLL.
CONROD GOODMAN. Affirmed.
DARBY SAVAGE.
RICHARD TOPLIFF, Copy from Original June 13 1777. No. 32.
6, JAMES SPINKS.
FRIEDERICH DESHONG, took the oath to the States in 1777, was after constrained to swear allegiance to the crown, which he now renounces, and again takes the test to the States. 2d Certificate. JACOB LITCHENHAM (his mark).
BENJAMIN THAW.
7, LUDWIG FALKENSTEIN.
PETER REMENDER (his mark).
SAMUEL EVANS. Affirmed.
SAMUEL LANGDALE.
ARCHIBALD WATSON {his mark).
S, JAMES DAVIS.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Attests to have Attested in July 1777. 2nd Certificate.
HUGH Ross, Attests to have taken & subscribed in July 1777. 2d Certificate. 10, JOHN DIAMOND. JACOB ERRINGER.
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1778.
Aug. 10, JOHANNES HELLER. CHARLES STOW.
CHRISTOPHER HART (his mark), took the test from me in June 1777, per qualification. 2nd Cer- tificate.
EDWARD MCDONNELL.
JOSEPII GOVETT.
JAMES PACKER. Affirmed.
JOHN ALLEN (his mark), gunsmith. 2nd Certificate. JOHN YERGER.
JOSEPH WILLIAMSON.
11, THOMAS FLEESON, A 2nd certificate 17th July, 1777. MELCHOIR NUFF, taken in Angt. 1777. 2d Cer- tificate.
SAMUEL STERN.
12, THEOBALD ENT, Sadler, Attested taking in June 1777. 2d Certificate.
ADAM GROFF (his mark).
JAMES RUSSELL.
JOHN HEYL, Attests to having taken the Oath in June 1777. 2nd Certificate.
PHILIP WARNER, known to have taken the oath in June 1777. 2d Certificate.
BENJAMIN HUMPHREYS. Affirmed.
JOSEPH LEONARD. Affirmed. 13, JOHN DAVID.
RICHARD ROBINSON, who farther attests to have taken the Oath before George Brian, Esq., about the month of July 1777, but lost his Certificate. 2d Cert.
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1778.
Aug. 14, WILLIAM SOWERSBY.
WILLIAM LAKE, renewed his Certificate 27th Augt. 1777. No. 850. 2nd Certificate.
GEORGE CONNELL, Carver, renewed his Certificate of 28th June 1777. No. 194. 2d Cert.
DAVID RICHARDS, Affirms to have taken the test on or about July 1777. Renewed his Certificate. WILLIAM GUINEY.
JACOB BAKER.
15, EDWARD CAVANAUGH (his mark).
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
JACOB HANKEL, Took the test before me about Augt. 1777.
CORNELIUS BARNES.
PETER MELLEN. THOMAS ROUE.
17, WILLIAM THOMSON.
THOMAS PALMER.
JOSEPH LISLE.
-ROBERT DAVIDSON, Took the test in the Delaware State the 2d of June 1778.
JACOB KINNARD. JACOB BURKLAE.
18, JAMES RASBOTHAM.
ROBERT MOORE, Proves having taken the test of John Crugh, Esq., of Carlisle, which he hath lost. Now taken of me. 2d Certificate.
JOHN REILEY JUNR., Attests to have in 1777 taken test to the States, in Maryland, and lost his cer- tificate.
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1778.
Aug. 18, GEORGE YOUNG.
ROBERT BELL. 2d Certificate.
JOHANNES HILARIUS BAKER.
19, JAMES UNDERWOOD, Affirms to having taken the test & had my certificate in or about Augt. 1777. PHILIP YOUNG (his mark).
RICHARD SINGELTON.
SIMON HUFTY.
JOHN COTTMAN.
THOMAS MORGAN. Affirmed.
WILLIAM CLARK. Affirmed.
20, GERARD WILLIAM BEEKMAN, 2d Certificate & ab- jurations.
THOMAS THOMPSON.
WILLIAM GRAHAM, known to have taken the test in June 1777, No. 92, Copy.
21, ROBERT PLUNKET.
JOHN ARMITAGE, took the test in July 1777. 2d Certificate.
22, JACOB BARR.
JOHN LEAR (his mark).
JOHN ROBERTS. Affirmed.
SAMUEL JUNKIN.
NICHOLAS RICE.
GEORGE MATZINGER. EVAN GRIFFITII.
FRANCIS JONES. Affirmed.
CHRISTIAN WORTZHEISER.
GABRIEL KORN, proves to have taken in July 1777.
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1778.
Aug. 24, JOHN LONG, proves having taken the Oath in July 1777.
MATTHEW FOY, proves to have taken of me about July 1777.
WILLIAM KEMBLE.
WILLIAM MOORE.
WILLIAM DOMILLER (his mark).
25, JOHN GRAVEL, proves to have taken the Oath in July 1777.
JAMES DEXTER, proves to have taken the Oath in June 1777. 2d Certificate.
GEORGE LORDEN, proves to have taken the Oath in July, 1777.
26, WILLIAM BEALE.
WILLIAM TUSTIN.
WILLIAM TREMPOR, proves having taken the Oath in or about July, 1777.
DANIEL HARAR.
JOSEPH SELLERS. Affirmed.
ADAM METTS, proves having taken the Oath in Augt. 1777.
JOHN FORD, proves having taken the Oath in July 1777.
WILHELM BASTIAN.
THOMAS FITZGERALD, proves that he took the Oath on 30th of June 1777.
THOMAS FRANCIS, at the same time, and now has his first Certificate. No. 426.
JOHN VANNOST.
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1778. Aug. 27, CHRISTOPHER REID, swore that he took the test in June 1777. JOHN HENDERSON. THOMAS PASCHALL. JOSEPH HILLBORN.
We the Subscribers do swear (or affirm) that I renounce and refuse all allegiance to George the Third, King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors, and that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pensylvania as a free and Independent State; and that I will not at any time do or cause to be done, any matter or thing, that will be prejudicial or injurious to the freedom and Independence thereof, as declared by Congress ; and, also, that I will discover and make known to some one Justice of the Peace of the said state all treasons or traitorous conspiracies which I now know or hereafter shall know to be formed against this or any of the United States of America.
PLUNKET FLEESON.
Philadelphia, 1778.
1778. Aug. 27, JOHN LENNERD, Weaver.
28, JOHN THOMAS, Also proves to have taken the Oath from Justice Davis, of Chester Co., in 1777. MICHAEL DITRICII.
JACOB RENNO, proves to have taken the Oath in July, 1777.
JOSEPH PARKES, proves to have taken the Oath in Augt. 1777.
JOHN BROOKES, proves that he had taken the Oath June 28th 1777.
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1778.
Aug. 28, JOHN PALMER, proves to have taken the Oath in June 1777.
THOMAS CRAIG, proves to have taken the Oath on or about Augt. 1777.
STEPHEN SIMONS, proves to have taken the Oath in Jany. 1777.
WILLIAM PINTON, proves taking the Oath in June 1777.
29, JACOB WHITMAN.
FELIX BENTLEY.
GEORGE KOOPER (his mark), proves that he took the test in 1777, & now before me renounces the allegiance extorted by the Brittish.
WILLIAM McMICHAEL, proves taking the test in July, 1777.
CONRAD STOLTZ, renounces the Allegiance sworn to the Brittish, and taken by force last winter.
CHRISTOPHER MILLER, renounces as above.
EDMOND NUGENT.
31, EDMOND BEECH JUNR., Copy of original July 1st 1777.
JOHN MARTIN, proves to have taken the test in Augt. 1777.
JOSEPH PEMBERTON.
HOYMON LUY, proves that he did take the test in Augt. 1777.
JAMES OELLERS, proves that in June 1777 he did take the test, but was constrained to Brittish Allegiance, and this day renews his Allegiance to the State.
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1778.
Sept. 2, ABRAHAM GLOEDING, proves to have taken the test in June 1777. CHRISTIAN PETERMAN.
GEORGE MAKEMSON.
3, HENRY CRESS, proves to have taken the test to the United States in 1777; was constrained to Brit- tish Allegiance, and this day renounces the latter & swears allegiance to the United States.
FRANCIS BOWER, swears to have taken the test in 1777 before Justice Hull, of Connecocheque, and now before me.
COOPER BRETHOWER, proves to have taken the test in Augt. 1777.
4, MICHAEL CLARK, sworn to have taken the test to the State in July 1777.
ENNION WILLIAMS, proves to have taken the test of me in June, 1777. JONATHAN HEATON.
5, ANTHONY KIRK (his mark).
CASPER SOUDER, took the test in June 1777; has since been constrained to swear allegiance to the Brittish, and this day renews his first oath.
7, THOMAS RENSHAW, proves to have taken the State test in June, 1777. No. 17. 2nd Certificate. Affirmed.
JOHN TOMKINS. JOHN EVERLY (his mark).
8, WILLIAM DAVIDSON, a prisoner and on parole, from the 16th of November to this time. BARTHOLOMEW THAYER.
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1778.
Sept. 8, JOSEPH HIBBERD. SAMUEL PENROSE.
9, THOMAS WELCH. Affirmed.
JOSEPH HONEYCOMB, proves to have taken the State test in 1777.
MATTHEW HOOPER, proves to have taken the State test in June 1777.
JOHN COATES, proves that he took the State test in June 1777.
JOSEPH BOLTER, proves that he took the State test in June 1777.
IMANUEL JACOB ALBORN.
11, JAMES MURDAUGH.
EDWARD FLOUNDERS, proves to have taken the test of me in August 1777. Affirmed.
12, BENJAMIN MILLER.
THOMAS ROSSITER JUNR.
JOHN ARMET, proves to have taken the test of me in June, 1777.
14, MATHIAS COPE, proves that he took of me the test in July 1777.
JOIN GREBLE, of Philadelphia, Cooper, before Jus- tice Young, in June 1777, took the test, since which he was constrained to swear allegiance to the Brittish, and now renews his former test. 15, ANDREW HAMILTON.
JACOB ZINCK, of Moyamensing, took the test of Benjamin Paschal in June 1777; was constrained to that of the Brittish, and now before me re- nounces the latter.
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1778.
Sept. 17, BENJAMIN TOTTIE, proves that he in June 1777, took the test to the State before me. 2nd Cer- tificate.
DAVID SALDRICH (his mark), not 18 years of age the 1st of June last.
18, PETER GRAB.
WILLIAM STOLL.
19, JAMES WEST.
JEROM INGIEZ, proves to have taken the State test in June 1777.
JOHN MATHIES.
21, JOSEPH PALMER, proves his Attestation in June, 1777, before me.
24, TOBIAS RUDOLPHI, proves his Attestation in Augt. 1777.
JACOB EIIRENZELLER, proves his Attestation in June 1777.
25, CHRISTIAN RUDOLPH.
JAMES WALSH, proves his Attestation in June 1777. 26, SOLOMON HALLING, Second Surgeon in the General Military Hospitals.
THOMAS MCDOWELL.
JOSEPH WOOD.
28, GEORGE HEYL, took the test of me the 25th day of June 1777; was constrained to swear allegiance to the Brittish, which he hath this day renounced. WILLIAM ECKHART.
JOHN ORD EsQ., took the test July 10th 1777, & was constrained to swear allegiance to the Brit- tish, which he this day hath renounced.
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1778. Sept. 28, CHARLES PHILE, 1st Lt.
JACOB LEHRÉ, proves to have Attested in June 1777.
ROBERT FULLERTON.
29, ANDREW GEORGE (his mark).
JAMES KINKEAD proves to have attested in Augt. 1777.
Oct.
2, WILLIAM MCCLATCHIE, proves to have attested before me in August 1777.
CHARLES STEWART.
3, DANIEL GOSNER, proves to have attested in June 1777.
JARED SAXTON.
JOHN PORTER, late of Philada., proves to have taken the State test in June 1777. Affirmed. 2nd Certificate.
JUSTINIAN Fox, proves to have taken the State test of me in June 1777. 2nd Certificate.
5, JAMES KELLEY, proves that at Carlisle, in February last, he took the Oath of Allegiance.
6, JOHN HELM, 1st Lieut. of 6th Penna. Regt., late a prisoner.
JOHN GEORGE (his mark), Schuylkill.
JOHN GEORGE JUNR. (his mark), Blockley.
CHRISTIAN DISHONG.
9, EDMOND TOBIN.
JOHN WHITE, proves to have taken the State test before me in June 1777.
10, DAVID SELLERS.
CHRISTOPHER MIERS (his mark).
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1778.
Oct. 12, JOHN LAWRENCE, Lieut., late prisoner of War. JOHN MORGAN, Lieut., do. do GEORGE GEORGE, proves to have taken the State test in Augt. 1777, before me.
CHARLES GREER, a prisoner with the Enemy, while in the City.
CHRISTIAN SLEIGH (his mark), proves to have taken the State Test in Augt. 1777.
JOHN KERLIN JUNR., proves to have taken the State test in Augt. 1777.
BENJAMIN SCULL, took the State test before me, the 2d day of Sept. 1777. No. 862.
JOHN MCKENNAN.
JOHN STUART.
14, WILLIAM GLISSON.
JOHN KOEHMLE, proves that he in June 1777, did take the Legal test before me.
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