William Boyd, of McCasky, to his Excellency the Right Honorable Colonel Samuel Shute, Governor of New England, and to assure His Excellency of our sincere and hearty inclination to transport ourselves to that very excellent and renowned plantation upon our obtaining from His excellency suitable encouragement and further, to act and doe in our names as his Prudnece shall direct.
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The following is a full text of the petition: PETITION TO THE GOVERNOR OF NEW ENGLAND To His Excellency, the Right Honorable Colonel Samuel Shute, Governor of New England: We, whose names are underwritten, Inhabitants of ye north of Ireland, doe in our own names, and in the names of many others our neighbors, Gentlemen, Ministers, Farmers, Tradesmen, Commissionate and Appoint our trusty and well beloved Friend, the Reverend Mr. This petition was in the form of a letter written by a group of Scotch citizens living in the north of Ireland and signed by 309 persons. John Caldwell and Alexander Richey were among the signers of a petition for encouragement to come to America addressed to the Governor of New England in 1718 A.D. At any rate, by the early 1740's Alexander had secured land and settled in Amelia County, VA. Some researcher seem to think that he and his family joined the Caldwell group, which had migrated to VA at an earlier date. Alexander must have left PA shortly after Samuel died. Alexander was named as a witness to this will. In 1739, Samuel died in PA, leaving a will dated October 1739. It is not known exactly how long they lived in PA, but records indicate that Alexander and his brother, Samuel Richey, jointly owned 400 acres there in 1737. They settled first at Chestnut Level, which was located in Lancaster County, PA. They landed at New Castle, Delaware on December 10, 1727. This group included several other family members. They came with a group of Scotch-Irish settlers, which was led by Jeane's brother, Captain John Caldwell. Returned by Jane Richey.Īdditional Richey info: In 1727, Alexander Richey and his wife, Jeane Caldwell and their family came to America from Antrim, Ireland. Ewing Signed by Jane (W) Richey, executrix. Proved by John Caldwell, Hugh Riche and Charles Riche. To my well beloved daughters Agnis, Catrin, Mary and Susanna the other two thirds of my moveables and housold goods equaley to be divided. To my well beloved son Samuel §45 when Samuel coms of age my son John is to pay §15 as also Alexander and James each to pay §15 apise. To my well beloved son James 200 acres, the place I now live on, and that at the decease of his mother. To my well beloved son Alexander 235 acres joyning Bib's place. To my well beloved son John 235 acres joyning George Davises place, also the bay mear's colt now of on year ode and my gun. To Jean my dearly beloved wife the place I now live on during her life, as allso her third part of all the moveables and hould goods. The Will of Alexander Richey of the County of Amelia, being verry sick and weak in body, dated. Some researchers show death as May 3, 1749. VA and settled in what is now Prince Edward Co. Settled at Chestnut Level, Lancaster PA, later moved to Amelia Co. Came to the America in 1727 with a group of Scotch-Irish settlers to Lancaster and Chester Co. There was on exhibit at the Wyatt Reunion (1952) a copy of the "Richey Sept MacKintosh" tartan which was bought in Scotland, also a sketch of the Clan McIntosh.Īlso listed as Samuel Alexander Ritchie in some files. The Richey Family in Scotland was Sept of the Clan Mackintosh and, as such, wore the McIntosh tartan and plaid.
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