Descendants of Josiah LAMBORN
Second Generation
2. Robert LAMBORN (Josiah ) was born 1697 in East Hempstead, Berkshire, England. He died 22 Nov 1775 in London Grove, PA.
Emigrated to America in 1713.
Database: Full Context of Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825
Book Page:
Surname: Lamborn
Given Name: Robert
Title:
Description: Decedent
Residence: Londongrove
Date: 3 Nov 1775
Prove Date: 27 Nov 1775
Remarks: Robert Lamborn. Londongrove. 11/3/1775. Nov. 27, 1775. To youngest son Thomas a
tract of land being part of the plantation I now live on at the north end thereof containing about 16
acres. All remaining real and personal to wife Sarah during life. To son Wm. and 3 daughters, viz.,
Ann Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher and Sarah Mendenhall 20 shillings each. Remainder at death of wife to
5 sons, viz., Robert, Francis, John, Thomas and Josiah. Executors: Wife Sarah and son Robert.
Robert married Sarah SWAYNE, daughter of Francis SWAYNE and Elizabeth MILTON, on 8 Oct 1722 in London Grove, PA. Sarah was born 26 Aug 1700 in East Hampstead, Berkshire, England. She died 1776 in London Grove, PA.
Sarah's father did not approve of Robert Lamborn's intentions to marry Sarah while in England and emigrated to America in 1711, settling not far from Philadelphia. Robert followed his sweetheart in 1713.
Robert and Sarah had the following children:
3 M i William LAMBORN was born 1 31 Oct 1725 in Chester, PA. He died 16 Jan 1808. + 4 M ii Josiah [twin] LAMBORN
