Partner:
Martin MARSHALL ( - )
Partner:
(unknown)
Children:
Name:
Martin MARSHALL
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Death:
Name:
Sarah MARSHALL
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Death:
Misc:
Apr 27, 1836
Widow with 6 children under 14; Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA1
Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File #4702.
A “guardian” in this sense of the meaning is NOT one who cares for the minor, but looks after the financial aspects as an overseer to ensure there is no squandering of funds by the remaining parent that will hurt the children.
File #4702 Samuel Weisel April 27, 1836, Tinicum Twp.
Widow Sarah and children under 14. William, John, Mary, Jane, Rebecca, and
Samuel. John M. Pursell appointed guardian.
(cont.) December 12, 1836 John M. Pursell declines to act as guardian. Moses Ridge Appointed.