Jasper FARMAR
Birth:
1610
Death:
1685
At sea
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Sources:
Family Tree
Notes:
He was an officer in the English army, but was stationed in Ireland. The Farmar and Penn families were neighbors and close friends. Embarked for America Aug.1685, in the ship "Bristoll Merchant" John Stephenson Com. He brought his family, 13 servants and their families to America, but he and his son Jasper both died onthe voyage. The family arrived on 10 Nov 1685.
the Farmar(Farmer) family were of England, and "were accounted of greater socialdistinction than the family of 'Penn'" "having had an ancestor among those Norman invaders of England who had reached knighthood in 1586, baronetcy in 1641, and peerage in 1692. The "Farmer" Crest is a lion's headerased gu., the motto,"Fortis et Fidelis" (Strong and Faithful.)Lady Julianna Farmer married Thomas Penn. William Penn's mother was a Miss "Jaspar," from whence may have come the name ofEdward Farmar's father, Major Jaspar Farmar.
Mary BATSFORD
Birth:
Ireland
Death:
1686/87
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
She was the second wife. Of Ardevalaine, County Tipperary, Ireland. Arrived on the Ship "Bristol Merchant" on 10 Nov 1685. She was recently widowed. She died between 30 Oct 1686 and 14 Mar 1687.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
1672
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Death:
3 Nov 1745
Farmars Town, Whitemarsh Township, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Notes:
Of Whitemarsh, Philadelphia County, PA. Gentleman. Came from Ireland. Arrived onthe Ship "Bristol Merchant" on 10 Nov 1685, with his recently widowed mother and his brothers and sisters. His talents reportedly included a knowledge of the French language. He was a Justice of Philadelphia County Court of Quarter Sessions and was present on 4 Jun 1695. He was commissioned a Justice of the Peace for Philadelphia County on 2 Sep 1702 and held office through 1738. He was elected to the Provincial Assembly in 1710 and served 11 terms through 1731. His will dated 18 Jul 1745 and proved 19 Nov 1745, appoints friend Jonathan Robeson as one of the executors. Recorded in Will Book H, 71 #43. Reportedly he was only able tomake a mark at the conclusion of his will, probably as he was "sick and weak". He reportedly died testate. His gravestone was inscribed:"In memory of Edward Farmar, Esq. whi departed this life the 3d day of November 1745, aged 73 years.
Notes:
Died on the voyage to America.
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Blocked
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5
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Jasper Farmar - Mary Batsford
Jasper Farmar
was born at 1610.
He married Mary Batsford .
They were the parents of 6
children:
Edward Farmer
born 1672.
Jasper Farmar
Blocked
Blocked
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Jasper Farmar died 1685 at At sea .
Mary Batsford died 1686/87 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .