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Elizabeth Pugh

Birth	:	2 Dec 1709 Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 1794 Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	All Saints Churchyard, Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate	:	53.5557580, -1.1271520
Inscription	:	Aged 85 Y
Description	:	Elizabeth Pugh was born on 2 December 1709 in Pennsylvania and her parents are unknown. * It is speculated that Elizabeth's maiden name may also possibly be "Pugh" however there is no documentation to confirm this. Note: There has been much speculation as to who Elizabeth's parents may be, some have suggested that Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Richardson and Elizabeth Bevan, while others speculate her parents are Isaac Richardson and Catherine Gandy, and there are those who suggest Elizabeth is the daughter of Henry/Harry Pugh and Catherine Roberts. This is not correct,... Read More	Elizabeth Pugh was born on 2 December 1709 in Pennsylvania and her parents are unknown. * It is speculated that Elizabeth's maiden name may also possibly be "Pugh" however there is no documentation to confirm this. Note: There has been much speculation as to who Elizabeth's parents may be, some have suggested that Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Richardson and Elizabeth Bevan, while others speculate her parents are Isaac Richardson and Catherine Gandy, and there are those who suggest Elizabeth is the daughter of Henry/Harry Pugh and Catherine Roberts. This is not correct, research has proven that none of these couples were her parents. Elizabeth married Thomas Pugh in 1729/30 in Chester Pennsylvania, they were married by magistrate. Thomas Pugh was a Quaker and because of his marriage to Elizabeth he was disowned because Elizabeth was not a Quaker. Quaker MM Notes 1729 Friends acquainted with Thomas Pugh son of James Pugh (deceased) keeps company in order for marriage with a young woman not of our society, Thomas Evans and David Davis are appointed to deal with him and endeavor to inform his understanding that such his proceeding is contrary to the ancient advise of Friends and the discipline established among us. 1729 The Friends appointed to deal with Thomas Pugh gives account that accordingly they spoke with him and that their advice and administration did not seem to take place and this meeting being informed that the Thomas Pugh is married contrary to methods prescribed in Friends discipline. Set upon the request of his brother-in-law William Williams and Isaac Malin this meeting defers testifying against him for another month. 1730 Our last monthly meeting having upon the request of William Williams and Isaac Malin deferred testifying against Thomas Pugh for proceeding in marriage with one of another persuasion contrary to the approved way settled among friends, he having been precautioned to the contrary by persons appointed by our monthly meeting and the said Friends not being present nor having sent their reports here and he having not condemned his said proceedings, therefore we do declare the said Thomas Pugh to be no member of our religious society until he doth condemn his said transgressions to the satisfaction of this meeting. Adam Baker is appointed to acquaint with him and give him a copy of this meeting if he desires it. * William Williams was Elizabeth's husband Thomas Pugh's brother-in-law by his marriage to Thomas' sister Joan Pugh on 23 Dec 1723. In the year 1755 Elizabeth's husband Thomas Pugh is accepted back into the Quaker faith and a few years later four of Thomas and Elizabeth's children are accepted into the faith, namely Mary, Enoch, Jesse and John. Elizabeth and the other four children, Thomas, Elizabeth, Peninah and James never joined. *It should also be noted that Enoch, Jesse and John were all disowned as well as their father Thomas Pugh who was disowned again for the second time. In the same year 1755 Thomas and Elizabeth and family moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina where Thomas and Elizabeth lived out the rest of their lives. Elizabeth Pugh died 2 Nov 1794, aged 85 years old as stated on her headstone. Elizabeth is buried next to her husband Thomas Pugh. Two of Thomas and Elizabeth's children, Elizabeth and James along with their spouses are buried next to them. Thomas and Elizabeth had the following children: 1. Elizabeth Pugh, married John Fruit 2. Mary Pugh, married Herman Husband 3. John Pugh, married Elinor Fruit 4. James Pugh, married Jane Patterson 5. Peninah Pugh, married William Walker 6. Thomas Pugh, married Barbara Amick 7. Jesse Pugh, married Elizabeth Stewart. 8. Enoch Pugh, married Esther Worthington. Burial information Thomas & Elizabeth Pugh's daughter Elizabeth Pugh-Fruit is buried in the same row (d.1783), along with her husband, John Fruit (d.1824) as well as their son John Fruit Jr (1798). Thomas and Elizabeth Pugh's son James Pugh (d.1810) and his wife Jane Patterson Pugh are buried in the next row. The Pugh/Fruit/Campbell Cemetery is a small family cemetery located in the area of Liberty, NC. The cemetery was put on the adjoining corners of the land owned by the Pugh, Fruit, and Campbell families. Today, this land is owned by the Gilmore Plant & Bulb Company. Stop in their office and they will direct you to the cemetery. It is located in a wooded section of land, near the back of the farm. The family legend was that the Pughs of Sandy Creek, Randolph County, North Carolina, migrated down the Shenandoah Valley to North Carolina. Sources: 1. North Carolina Will Book 2 p 34 2. Randolph County Genealogy Journal V 4 Number 5 P 12-13 3. Randolph County Genealogy Newsletter Vol XIII #4 4. Visual Readings by C. Marshal Curtis 5. Visual reading by Mr. and Mrs. Wrenn and Frances Swaim “Old Abandon Cemetery” 6. Guilford County Deed Book 1, Page 108 7. Quaker meeting records for Pennsylvania and North Carolina 1681-1935 8. Pugh family reunion 1936 Bess Pugh Watson, dghtr of Ellis W. Pugh, and also Delphina Hinshaw Pugh, wife of William J. Pugh, left research notes from family facts and sources saying Elizabeth Pugh was born 2 Dec 1709. 1-pg Pugh fam/hist dist at Pugh reunion 1936

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Where is Elizabeth Pugh's memorial?
Elizabeth Pugh's memorial is located at: All Saints Churchyard, Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England.
When did Elizabeth Pugh death?
Elizabeth Pugh death on 2 Nov 1794 in Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elizabeth Pugh's memorial?
Latitude: 53.5557580
Longitude: -1.1271520

Family Members:

Spouse

Thomas Pugh

(1705 - 1797)

Children

Elizabeth Pugh Fruit

(1738 - 1783)

James Pugh

(1749 - 1810)

Thomas Pugh Jr.

(1758 - 1846)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. All Saints Churchyard
Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5557580, -1.1271520

2. Arksey Old Cemetery
Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5531600, -1.1312200

3. Arksey Cemetery
Arksey, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5522620, -1.1312680

4. Saint Oswald's Churchyard
Kirk Sandall, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5665233, -1.0806768

5. Friars Minor Greyfriars
Doncaster, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5263550, -1.1388230

6. St. George's Churchyard
Doncaster, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5233060, -1.1268600

7. Christ Church
Doncaster, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5231570, -1.1270320

8. Carmelite Friary Whitefriars
Doncaster, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5230210, -1.1346580

9. Quaker Burial Ground
Balby, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5215420, -1.1386660

10. St. Laurence Churchyard
Adwick le Street, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5710200, -1.1846150

11. Windmill Balk Lane Cemetery
Adwick le Street, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5662610, -1.1913080

12. Black Friars Friars Preachers
Doncaster, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5160000, -1.1330000

13. St Peter & St Paul's Churchyard
Barnby Dun, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5807905, -1.0737583

14. Hyde Park Cemetery
Doncaster, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5150570, -1.1316170

15. St. Leonard & St. Mary Churchyard
Armthorpe, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5368555, -1.0633563

16. All Saints Churchyard
Owston, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5942161, -1.1691935

17. Redhouse Lane Cemetery
Adwick le Street, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5762650, -1.1989510

18. Red House Cemetery
Brodsworth, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5761770, -1.1990350

19. Rose Hill Cemetery
Cantley, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5145880, -1.0863210

20. St John the Evangelist Churchyard
Balby, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5075700, -1.1506000

21. Balby War Memorial
Balby, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5072040, -1.1504580

22. Rose Hill Crematorium
Cantley, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5129200, -1.0813200

23. All Saints Church
Moss, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.6079090, -1.1176700

24. Rands Lane Cemetery
Armthorpe, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, England
Coordinate: 53.5414848, -1.0403739