The Descendants of Sir John ARMYTAGE of Wrigbowls.

101. Timothy ARMITAGE [874] (William⁸⁸, Joseph⁸³, John⁶⁸, John⁵⁷, William⁵², Richard³⁸, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was born in Ardee Co Louth Ireland and died about May 1701 in Ardee Co Louth Ireland.

General Notes: 0 @NI0874@ NOTE Portrieve of Atherdee County Louth 16/1/1674-1687 gave a
bell to the town of Ardee Attainted by king James II's Parliment Dublin 1869

Portrieve of Atherdee County Louth 16/1/1674-1687 gave a bell to the town of
Ardee Attainted by king James II's Parliment Dublin 1869

Timothy married Mary FORBES [896] [MRIN: 626], daughter of Sir William FORBES, 2nd Laird Of Knappernay [1704] and Janet TURING [1715].

+ 131 M iii. Robert ARMITAGE [928] was born in 1689, was baptised on 24 May 1689 in St Nicholas' Liverpool Lancashire England, and died before 21 Mar 1766 in Killyman Co Tyrone Ireland.

Timothy next married Jane MARKHAM [885] [MRIN: 627], daughter of Unknown and Unknown, in 1672.

105. Elizabeth ARMYTAGE [5537] (William⁸⁹, William⁸⁵, Henry⁶⁹, Thomas⁶⁰, William⁵², Richard³⁸, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was baptised on 26 May 1639.

107. Ann ARMYTAGE [5539] (William⁸⁹, William⁸⁵, Henry⁶⁹, Thomas⁶⁰, William⁵², Richard³⁸, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was baptised on 03 Jun 1643 in Wakefield Church Yorkshire England.

110. Sir John ARMYTAGE, Of Kirklees [5541] (William⁸⁹, William⁸⁵, Henry⁶⁹, Thomas⁶⁰, William⁵², Richard³⁸, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was born about 1651 in Wakefield Yorkshire England, was baptised on 29 Apr 1652 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England, died on 02 Dec 1732 aged about 81, and was buried on 07 Dec 1732.

General Notes: Samuel Armytage of Outwood Lodge, in Stanley, near Wakefield, second son and heir of Joseph Armytage by his wife Hannah, daughter of John Forster, Alderman of York, and also his younger brother John Armytage, are named as heirs in remainder to the Kirkless estate in the will of Sir John Armytage, dated 17 april, 1732, failing heirs to Samuel Armytage ( afterwards Sir Samuel Armytage, first Baronet, second creation), descended from Edward Armytage of Kereforth Hill

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History: The minute book for Leeds Friends states that John Armitage of Wakefield was the father of Samuel Armitage, linen-weaver of Methley, who married Sarah (Thompson) Lupton. The marriage entry states that he was deceased (February 3, 1714). Perhaps he was the "scholemaster" John Armitage buried at Wakefield, Horbury chapel, on April 30, 1713. A later source has indicated that grandson Samuel was a schoolmaster.
History:

John married Mary HALL [5551] [MRIN: 3073] on 07 Oct 1681 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

136 M i. Sir Joseph ARMITAGE [5552] was baptised on 23 Oct 1682 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

137 M ii. John ARMITAGE [5553] was born in 1684 and was baptised on 18 May 1684 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

138 F iii. Ann ARMITAGE [5554] was born in 1685 and was baptised on 27 Dec 1685 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

139 F iv. Averie ARMITAGE [5555] was born in 1687 and was baptised on 03 May 1687 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

140 F v. Mary ARMITAGE [5556] was born in 1688 and was baptised on 14 May 1688 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

141 F vi. Mary ARMITAGE [5557] was born in 1690 and was baptised on 05 Nov 1690 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England.

+ 142 M vii. Samuel ARMITAGE [5558] was born on 23 Nov 1691 in Wakefield Yorkshire England, was baptised on 23 Nov 1691 in All Saints Church Wakefield Yorkshire England, and died on 28 Dec 1778 in Oulton Yorkshire England at age 87.

143 F viii. Elizabeth ARMITAGE [5559] was born on 23 Nov 1693 in All Saints Wakefield Yorkshire England.

119. Benjamin ARMITAGE [7448] (James⁹⁴, Godfrey⁸⁶, John⁷³, Edward⁶², John⁵³, John³⁹, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was born in 1661 in Yorkshire England, died on 28 Nov 1735 in Bristol Pennsylvania USA at age 74, and was buried in Presbyterian Church Abingdon Pennsylvania USA.

General Notes: Benjamin Armitage came from Yorkshire, England. In the family history of Mrs. Edmund S. Boice it did not list where Benjamin was baptized, or where he later lived. In sources, there are three different versions of his place of origin and all three shall be listed.
The most complete version is found in an account of the Van Leuvenigh family, one of whom married Ann, daughter of James Armitage. There it says that Benjamin Armitage came from Westroyds, Shepley, Yorkshire, England. The records of the Abington Presbyterian Church, where he is interred, say he came from Holmefirth Parish in Yorkshire. Two other write-ups, one on the McKean family and one on the Van Dyke family, say that he came from Holmeforth, parish of Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England. His marriage record seems to indicate that he was from Penistone, Yorkshire, England. Part of the difficulty in stating his place of origin probably lies in the fact that correctly an English person should have four listings. The first should be the name of the estate or manor; the second the Parish; the third the name of the Town; and the fourth the name of the County. None of the above sources gives all four listings, but the closest to it being is Westroyds of Shepley, Yorkshire, England.
Little is known of Benjamin in England. We do know he was named in the Will of his maternal Uncle Joshua Hatfield, on 24 Dec 1669.
The write-ups of Benjamin previously mention that he came to America in 1702, although no official record of his emigration, such as passenger lists, etc. have been found. The arrival of Benjamin Armitage in America is noted in a book, "William Penn and the Quaker Migration to PA" by William I. Hull, in which lists the name of Benjamin Armitage under arrival from Britian, but alas with no specific date given. This raises the question as to whether Benjamin Armitage perhaps was a Quaker, as was the family of Samuel Armitage of Bucks Co., PA.
On Dec 1, 1702, Benjamin Armitage purchased a tract of 200 acres of land from Ellis Jones, Miller. In 1724, he erected a second house opposite Heins Street (now Haines) on Old York Road in Milestone (which is now Oak Lane) near Germantown. Later this property was used as an Inn called the "The Rising Star".
Benjamin Armitage was a blacksmith, and carried on his trade, making a very comfortable living as can be seen by his Will. He made gun carriages for the Colonials in the Indian Wars, 1750.
Benjamin Armitage was one of the founders of the Abington Presbyterian Church and was an elder therein.
On page 121 of the book "Abstracts from Franklin's Pennsylvania" by Kenneth Scott states: 1735 - "Armitage, Benjamin, of Phila. Co., old and feeble - Friday night last missed his way in the dark and sank so deep in mud and water in a meadow that he could not get out and was found there dead (4 Dec.)"
By his Will, we learn that he was survived by two sons: James, the elder and Benjamin, Jr. James received 150 pounds and a share of the blacksmith tools. Benjamin inherited the property and some tools. He was also survived by three daughters, Ann, Sarah, and Hannah. Since daughter Mary was deceased, her three daughters were listed in his will. His will was witnessed by three of the most prominent Philadelphian's of the day - the Rev. Jedidiah Andrews, Edward Shippen, Esquire, and Humphrey Morry. Benjamin Armitage lived an upright life and was a leading citizen in his community. He brought the best of England to his adopted land.

Executed Jan 27, 1727 - Probated Jan 2, 1735 (6 ?)
Proven by Andrews & Shippen on oath
Letters granted to Benjamin - James having renounced and Mary being deceased.

The Deed from Malachi Jones, dated Aug 15, 1719, was between Malachi Jones and the four Elders of the Abington Church; namely Benjamin Charlesworth, Garret Winecoope, Benjamin Armitage and Benjamin Jones. This property eventually became wholly vested in Benjamin Armitage by right of survivorship, upon the death of the other three men. Mindful of his advancing years, Benjamin Armitage executed a Deed, dated Oct 17 1752, unto the three Trustees of Abington Church at that time - Archibald McClean, Yeoman; Abraham Charlesworth, Yeoman; and Caleb Armitage, one of the Sons of Benjamin Armitage. A large framed copy of this Deed hangs on a wall in the Abington Presbyterian Church. It is of great importance for it tells of the history of the founding of the Church. It is also of historic interest for it was witnessed by B. Franklin, Justice of the Peace.
(Benjamin Franklin)

There were only two Armitages who signed the Covenant in 1714 - Benjamin Armitage and Elizabeth Armitage, but which Benjamin and Elizabeth were they?

Abstracts from Ben Franklin's PA Gazette - George Palmore, English servant, age 33, runaway from Benjamin Armitage of Bristol Twp., Philadelphia Co., PA on 22 May 1729.

The tombstone of Benjamin Armitage and his wife, Mary reads:

In memory of Benjamin and Mary Armitage who came from Holmfirth Parrish Yorkshire England in 1702 and were here interred Benjamin died 28 Nov 1735 age 75, Mary died 16 Feb 1730 aged 70
Here lies a pair whose moral course is run, Whose time is past Whose Endless lifes begun, Through boundless age, God has bid them home, And as they lived and died so is their fate, But think my friend, thy life must be they doom, Prepare for death, expect the silent tomb.

Will & Testament: Will of Benjamin Armitage of Bristol Twp., Phila. Co., (Phila. Co. Will Book E., page 354, Will #425, 1735)
To son Benjamin a pair of bellows and the great vice and great anvil which I use in my shop.
To my sons James and Benjamin all the residue of my smiths tools and all my iron wright and wrought that shall be found in my shop and chamber with the same and all my coales and all my husbandry gear and implements, and also my purse and apparel to be equally divided between them two.
To Wife Mary one third of all personal estate not already disposed of.
To son James 150 pounds.
To daughter Ann, Thomas Watson's Wife 56 pounds - 4 - 6
To daughter Sarah, Joseph Duffield's Wife Pounds - 6 - 6
To daughter Hannah, John Parri's Wife 43 Pounds
To three daughters of daughter Mary, wife of Aaron Hardin 48 pounds - 16 each at 18.
To son Benjamin all the land whereon I live reserving to wife during life use of one third thereof "and also my first built house on the said land with the chambers thereof and as much of the sellar under the same as she shall desire" and if she shall choose to go and live with any of her children son Benjamin to have use of the premises he paying for (them) 10 pounds per annum.
To John Snowden & Timothy Stephenson of Philadelphia 20 pounds in trust for use as I shall direct.
To Sons James and Benjamin to have such estate as my wife may have undisposed of by Will, they paying my daughters Ann, Sarah and Hannah 15 pounds each and 5 pounds to each of Aaron Hardin's daughters.
Wife & Sons James and Benjamin executors.

Witnesses: Jedidiah Andrews Benjamin Armitage
Humphrey Morrey [made his mark]
Edward Shippen
Executed Jan 27, 1727 - Probated Jan 2, 1735 (6 ?)
Proven by Andrews & Shippen on oath
Letters granted to Benjamin - James having renounced and Mary being deceased.

Benjamin married Mary Maria CHARLESWORTH [7450] [MRIN: 3733] on 25 Jun 1685 in Pennistone Parish Yorkshire England. Mary was born in 1660, died on 16 Feb 1730 in Bristol Pennsylvania USA at age 70, and was buried in Abington Presbyterian Church Pennsylvania USA.

General Notes: The names of Ann Charlesworth, Joseph Charlesworth, and Benjamin Charlesworth are to be found among the 70 signers of the Covenant of 1714 of Abington Presbyterian Church.

The Penistone Church Records of Yorkshire, England list a Joseph Charlesworth and Benjamin Charlesworth, twins, babtized in 1666. In all probability these two men were the brothers of our Maria Charlesworth Armitage, and accompanied the Armitage family to America.

The Peniston Church Records also list "Susanna, wife of Benjamin Charlesworth, who died in 1694", so as seen on the list of signers of 1714, Benjamin Charlesworth had no wife.

The Charleworth's were also a prominent family in Yorkshire, with a Coat of Arms and two listings found in Burke's "General Armony of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales".

+ 144 M i. James ARMITAGE [7451] was born in 1688 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England and died on 15 Jul 1755 in White Clay Creek Newcastle Co Delaware USA at age 67.

+ 145 M ii. Benjamin ARMITAGE [7452] was born in 1698 in Shepley Yorkshire England, died on 23 Dec 1781 in Bristol Pennsylvania USA at age 83, and was buried in Abington Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.

General Notes: one of the signers of the Covenant of Abington Presbyterian Church

127. Enoch ARMITAGE [84366] (John⁹⁵, Godfrey⁸⁶, John⁷³, Edward⁶², John⁵³, John³⁹, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was born about 1677, was baptised on 27 Nov 1677 in Lydgate Yorkshire England, and died on 28 Jan 1740 in Hopewell Mercer Co. New Jersey USA aged about 63.

Enoch married Martha BEEVER [84369] [MRIN: 27957] on 24 Sep 1700 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England. Martha was born about 1667 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England, was baptised on 05 Jan 1667 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England, and died on 04 Aug 1713 in England aged about 46.

151 F i. Mary ARMITAGE [84370] was baptised on 01 Aug 1701 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England and died in 1775 in Hopewell Mercer Co. New Jersey USA at age 74.

+ 152 M ii. John ARMITAGE [84371] was baptised on 07 Oct 1703 in Lydgate Yorkshire England and died on 22 Apr 1762 in Ashton under Lyne Lancashire England at age 58.

153 M iii. Reuben ARMITAGE [84372] was baptised on 03 Nov 1705 in Lydgate Yorkshire England and died on 18 Nov 1783 in Hopewell Mercer Co. New Jersey USA at age 78.

154 F iv. Lydia ARMITAGE [84373] was baptised on 15 Jul 1713 in Lydgate Yorkshire England and died in 1781 in Mercer Co. New Jersey USA at age 68.

Enoch next married Hannah [84374] [MRIN: 27958] about 1721. Hannah died on 28 Sep 1739 in Hopewell Mercer Co. New Jersey USA.

128. Caleb ARMITAGE [84367] (John⁹⁵, Godfrey⁸⁶, John⁷³, Edward⁶², John⁵³, John³⁹, Edmond²⁹, Richard²², Roger¹⁶, James, Of Wrigbowls⁷, John, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)³, Bryan, Of Wrigbowls (Sir)², John, of Wrigbowls (Sir)¹) was born about 1679 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England and died on 05 Jan 1749 in Shepley Yorkshire England aged about 70.

General Notes: Reference is made to Westroyd in both the Birth and Death of Caleb. There is a West Royd Cottage approximately 2 Miles South West of Shepley. This is probably the Location of Caleb's Birth and Death.

Caleb married Mary ROEBUCKS [84375] [MRIN: 27959] on 05 Sep 1695 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England. Mary died on 16 Jun 1748 in Lydgate Yorkshire England.

157 M iii. Joseph ARMITAGE [84378] died in Jun 1773 in Lydgate Yorkshire England.

158 F iv. Mary ARMITAGE [84379] died on 22 Feb 1708 in Kirkburton Yorkshire England.

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