The information contained on this web page is from the family Bible of Hannah Thatcher Yarnall of West Chester, Pennsylvania held by Herbert Wayne Yarnall. The Bible is a Kimber & Sharpless Edition printed in 1849 by Jesper Harding, Philadelphia, Penn.

Included herein are the handwritten notes made by Hannah Thatcher Yarnall that listed births and deaths of her siblings. These were written down by her after she acquired the Bible. Also included are entries about the children of Samuel S. & Hannah G. (Thatcher) Yarnall; and there are quite a few newspaper clippings that were found in the Bible. These news clippings concerned deaths and other events of persons related to Hannah Thatcher Yarnall.

Index of items.
• Edwards - Yarnall wedding.
• Lydia Yarnall Furman death notice.
• John Hall obituary.
• Sarah S. Hall obituary.
• Harley - Yarnall wedding.
• Hallowell - Yarnall wedding.
• Elizabeth Taylor death notices.
• Thatcher children.
• Dr. J. W. Thatcher obituary.
• Samuel R. Thatcher obituary.
• Sarah Thomas obituary.
• George H. Thompson obituary.
• Thompson-Yarnall wedding.
• Ella Worth death notice.
• George Yarnall death notice.
• Hannah Yarnall sickness.
• Hannah Yarnall death notice
• Hannah E. Yarnall obituary.
• Hannah P. Yarnall death notice.
• Henry Speakman Yarnall death notice.
• Hibberd Yarnall death notice.
• Horace G. Yarnall death notice.
• Partnership of Marshall & Yarnall.
• Houlton C. Yarnall, Register.
• Houlton C. Yarnall obituary.
• John Yarnall obituary.
• Samuel Smedley Yarnall death notice.
• Mrs. Winfield Yarnall obituary.
• Children of Samuel & Hannah T. Yarnall

Newspaper Clippings in date order.

Note that all locations given in these newspaper clippings are in Delaware or Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, unless otherwise stated.

NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Marshall & Yarnall, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All person indebted to said firm are respectfully requested to make payment prior to the first of April next, and those having demands to present them for settlement.
ABNER MARSHALL,
H. C. YARNALL.
Kennet Square, March 1, 1848
The business will hereafter by conducted by the subscriber, who, thankful for past favors, hopes by keeping always on hand a general assortment of seasonable GOODS at low prices, and by strict attention, to merit a continuance of the public's patronage.
ABNER MARSHALL.
Source: The Village Record, March 7, 1848

To the Electors of Chester County.

FELLOW CITIZENS - I offer myself as a candidate at the ensuing Election, for the office of REGISTER, and shall feel grateful for your support in assisting me in procuring a nomination.
HOLTON C. YARNALL.
Kennett Square, May 23, 1848.
Source: The Village Record, Chester Co., PA., May 23, 1848

Death

In the evening of the 27th ult. (Nov. 27, 1851), in Pocopson Township, Henry Speakman, son of Holton C. and Eliza V. Yarnall in the 8th year of his age.
Source: The Village Record, Chester Co., PA., Dec. 2, 1851.

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On the 4th inst., by Friends' ceremony, at the home of the bride's parents, HOLTON C. YARNALL and LYDIA E. HALLOWELL, daughter of Joshua Hallowell of West Marlborough, Chester county.
Source: The Village Record, Jan. 24, 1860.

George Yarnall

George Yarnall, a highly respected farmer of near Newtown Square, died rather suddenly on Saturday evening. He resided on the property which formerly belonged to Wm. P. Thomas. Two of his sons have been assisting him in the conduct of his business. He was about 68 years of age.
Source: not given, 7 March?, 1862.

FOR REGISTER.

THE undersigned respectfully asks to be placed in nomination for the office of REGISTER OF WILLS, by the Union Nominating Convention of Chester Co.
H. C. YARNALL.
Hopewell Borough, June 2d, 1866.
Source: The Village Record, June 2, 1866.

YARNALL

In West Chester, on 11th of 12th month, 1872, Hannah P. Yarnall, in the 66th year of her age.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Dec. 21, 1872.

YARNALL

In Philadelphia, on the evening of the 7th instant, Hibberd Yarnall, formerly of Chester county, in the 53d year of his age.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Sept. 11, 1882.

Married.

HARLEY - YARNALL On Thursday, March 15th, in Philadelphia, by Mayor E. H. Fitler, Rev. Lewis R. Harley to H. Ravilla Yarnall, of Howellville, Delaware county, Pa.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., March 24, 1888.

YARNALL

Entered into rest on Sixth month 2d, 1890, Samuel S. Yarnall in his 69th year. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, Willistown, on Fifth-day, Sixth-month 5th, to meet at the house at 10 o'clock and proceed to Cumberland Cemetery.
Source: not given, June 1890.

Died.

YARNALL - At Ottumwa, Iowa, on 11th-mo. 6th, 1892, Holton Clayton Yarnall, in the 79th year of his age. The greater part of his life was spent in Chester county, Pa.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Nov. 14, 1892.

H. C. Yarnall.

At the home of his son-in-law, J. W. Garner, Ottumwa, Iowa, H. C. Yarnall closed his eyes in his last sleep at 11 o'clock on the evening of November 7th, 1891. The deceased was born at Brandywine Springs, Delaware, October 20th, 1814, and had thus lived out his allotted three-score years and ten. For eighteen years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Garner, and has been the centre of affection of his children and grandchildren. With a heart large with kindness, a disposition always the synonym of cheerfulness, with great thoughtfulness for the welare of others at the sacrifice of his own comfort or convenience, he readily formed deep friendships among those with whom he came in contact, and the attachment of his relatives was more than usually evident. He was a member of the Society of Friends, whose creed was, malice toward none and charity toward all, and his character was certainly a reflex of his creed.
He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters - Mrs. Garner, of that city; Mrs. Emma Lingo, of Keokuk, and Mrs. Fannie Crain, of Washington, Iowa - all of whom were at this bedside when the angel of death closed his eyes in peaceful slumber. He has also two sons, Hallowell and Henry, who are eletricians in the East. The direct cause of his death was pleurisy. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Loren T. Berry, and the remains interred in the Ottumwa Cemetery. The household which has been brightened and cheered by the presence of grandfather will be lonely, but with a faith in an all-wise Providence they can take comfort from the thought that all is well, for "He giveth His beloved sleep."
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Nov. 15, 1892.
[Note that the year of death given in the body of the article is wrong. It should be 1892, not 1891.]

John Hall

John Hall, the oldest resident of West Chester, and probably of Chester county, passed away yesterday at his home on North Matlack street. Though nearing his 100th year, he has been in fairly good health, until a few days ago, when he was made a victim of an attack of grip. The disease proved to be serious, and resulted in the death of the old gentleman.
John Hall belonged to a family such as Chester countians point to with pride. There were originally nine children, Edward, Mahlon, Thomas W., Isaac, John, Jane, William, Sarah and Ann. Thomas died last Aprril after having passed his 102d birthday. Mahlon, Jane and William lived to be more than 80 years of age. Sarah is now in her 95th year, and lives in West Chester, being in good health.
John was born on August 17th, 1797. He was a descendant of Matthew Hall, who came to this country in 1701. John's parents were Mahlon and Mary Heston Hall, who lived in West Philadelphia, conducting a farm upon the ground now covered with streets and dwellings. John learned the pottery trade, but preferred farming to that business, and followed it until he moved to West Chester probably thirty years ago. He married Sarah Yarnall on October 23, 1862.
While not a member of meeting John Hall was through sympathy and association a Friend. He was a conscientious, honorable man, whose word was as good as his bond. He was liberal in his contributions to philanthropic movements, the Friends Boarding Home on North Walnut street, being one of the institutions that received great aid from him.
John Hall was a Whig from youth, until the formation of the Republican party, when he gave his allegiance to it. From 1818 to 1896 he voted for all the Presidents of the United States, and gloried in the success of that party. During the anti-slavery days he did much to aid fleeing negroes. His voice and his arm were always for the weak and the oppressed. Those who knew him best loved him most, while the respect of all was his. His old age was honorable, and his memory will live long with his wide circle of friends.
Source: not given, Feb. 4, 1897.

Thompson-Yarnall.

At the parsonage of the Olivet Baptist Church, Rev. J. H. Chambers yesterday married George H. Thompson, of Glen Mill, and Mary Yarnall, of Willistown. The event took place in the afternoon and was followed by a reception to the happy couple at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Edward Leedom, on West Barnard street.
A number of friends were present to congratulate the bride and groom and to give good wishes. They will make their home near Glen Mills, where Mr. Thompson is employed. They will take up their home life without any preliminary tour.
Source: not given, March 29, 1901.

Samuel R. Thatcher.

Samuel R. Thatcher entered into rest October 23d, 1904, at half-past six a. m., at the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Levi Hoopes, in his fifty- third year, from heart failure, the sequel of typhoid fever.
He was the son of the late Isaac and Lydia W. Thatcher, of Edgemont, Delaware county.
He was an honest, upright man, faithful to his home until death broke it up. Then for thirteen years he lived with his niece, Mrs. W. Kerr, of East Downingtown. For the past few years he has made his home with Dr. Hoopes, assisting Isaac P. Hoopes while he was in the fruit business, and being since with his successor, Louis P. Ash.
Two sisters and a brother survive him: Anna M., wife of Dr. Hoopes; Mrs. S. A. T. Palmer, of La Grande, Oregon, and Dr. J. W. Thatcher, Philadelphia.
Source: not given, Oct. 1904.

DEATH OF DR. J. W. THATCHER

Dr. J. W. Thatcher, 3500 Hamilton st., one of the best known physicians in West Philadelphia, died of pneumonia on Wednesday. He was taken ill the preceding evening, after having visited sixty-four grip patients that day. The illness was at first apparently a heavy cold. Because of his exhausted condition, however, pneumonia soon developed.
Dr. Thatcher was sixty-five years old. He had been practicing in West Philadelphia for the last forty years. He was a member of the Germantown Medical Society and the State society of homeopathic doctors. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Thatcher; two sons, Dr. T. B. Thatcher and Royal J. Thatcher, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur L. Bunting and Miss Lillian Thatcher.
Source: not given, not dated.

Mrs. Winfield Yarnall.

West Chester relatives have received word of the death in Carlisle of Hannah, wife of Winfield Yarnall, formerly of this county, which occurred on Sunday. Mrs. Yarnall was a daughter of the late Jackson Thomas, of near Malvern, and about seventeen years ago located in Carlisle, where her husband is a contractor. She leaves one son, besides her husband, also three brothers, two living in Phoenixville and one in the West. The cause of death was consumption. Mr. Yarnall is a brother of Mrs. Stephen L. Beidler, of Dean street.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Aug. 22, 1906.

Sarah S. Hall

Last evening shortly after eight o'clock Sarah S., widow of the late John Hall, died after a brief illness, at her home on North Matlack street, West Chester, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. She was taken ill on Monday last with pleurisy, which later developed into pneumonia, which proved fatal. She was born in Middletown township, Delaware county, in 1825, and was one of a large number of children of Thomas and Hannah Palmer Thatcher. One sister, Hannah T., widow of Samuel S. Yarnall, of Willistown, this county, is now the only surviving member of the large family of children. The deceased was married to Jacob Yarnall of Delaware county. He is now deceased. By this union there was one child, Lydia Sharpless Yarnall. The latter was married to Benjamin E. Heston, then of Hestonville, Philadelphia, but for many years a resident and Councilman of West Chester. She died here several years ago, leaving two children, Howard and Sallie, married to Frank A. Patton, who have three children, Charles H., Lydia S., and Clara S., all living.
After the death of her first husband the deceased lived in Philadelphia and in 1862 married John Hall, of Hestonville, a retired business man, and well known citizen. In 1871 the latter erected the home on North Matlack street, West Chester, and they removed here where they lived happily for many years. Mr. Hall died on February 3, 1897, at the advanced age of 99 years. Mrs. Hall has continued to reside there ever since. She had a birthright in the Society of Friends and since removing to West Chester has been a regular attendant and some time elder of the High Street Friends' Meeting. She was also a charter member of the North Walnut Street Friends' Home, and a member of the Board of Managers, and took much interest therein, as she did also in other philanthropic and charitable institutions, etc.
She contributed liberally, but unostentatiously, to many of these institutions, and was kind to the poor and rendered assistance quietly to many.
She was a home person, but was fond of her friends and many visited there to see her, because they liked her, and her hospitality. That have lost a warm friend. There are numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives, as well as a large circle of friends, who will mourn the loss of a kind, conscientious, Christian woman, who had done much good in the world.
Source: not given, Jan. 2, 1910.

News

Hannah Yarnall, widow of Samuel Yarnall, Malvern, this morning, was stricken with paralysis, and the relatives were hasitly summoned. Mrs. George H. Thompson, of Dean street, a daughter, went out at once, being taken by her brother-in-law, Edwin Leedom. Mrs Yarnall has also a single daughter, Hannah, and a son, John.
Source: not given, May 14, 1913.

Yarnall

In Willistown township, on first-day, 6th-mo. 8th, 1913, Hannah Thatcher, widow of Samuel S. Yarnall, in the 87th year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence, on the State Road, on Fifth-day, the 12th inst. Meet at the house at 12 o'clock. Interment at Cumberland Cemetery. Carriages will meet trains from West Chester and Philadelphia at Malvern between 10.30 and 12.
Source: not given, June 1913.

John Yarnall

Yesterday afternoon, John Yarnall, a resident of this place for several years, passed away about 1.30 o'clock, at his home, No. 113 Dean street, after an illness of about two weeks, from heart trouble, superinduced by a severe attack of grip, in the 68th year of his age. He had been about until two weeks since, when he was taken ill, and confined to bed, but was thought to be slightly improved, when heart failure followed.
He was one of four children of Samuel S. and Hannah Thatcher Yarnall, and was born at Sugartown, Willistown township, where his father was engaged in business for a number of years. Later his father purchased a fine farm on the Paoli road, in the same township, and there the family remained for many years, until death removed both parents. There were four children, the others being as follows: Mary Y., wife of George Thompson, of Dean street, with whom the deceased lived; Abbie W., deceased wife of Edwin Leedom, West Chester, and Hannah E. Yarnall, also of this place.
The deceased was reared on the home farm, and educated at local schools and High Street Friends' School, West Chester. He chose a farmer's life, and industriously tilled the soil successfully, but after his mother's death he removed to West Chester, about four years ago. He met with a severe accident some time before, but was able to walk about daily and meet old friends and former schoolmates. He was a man of the best habits, cheerful and genial, with a keen sense of humor. He was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, and an attendant at High Street Meeting. He also was a member of the Fame Fire Company, No. 3, of this place, and his numerous companions and fellow-members will be pained to learn of his demise. There are other relatives in West Chester and vicinity, as the Yarnall and Thatcher families were among the oldest of Friends' settlers in this and Delaware counties.
Source: not given, March 23, 1921.

YARNALL

In West Chester, on Third-day, 3d mo, 22d, 1921, John Yarnall, in the 68th year of this age.
Relatives and friends of the family and the Fame Fire Co., No. 3, are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, 113 Dean St., on Sixth-day, the 25th inst. Meet at the house at 11 o'clock a. m. Interment at Cumberland Cemetery. Remains can be seen Fifth-day evening.
Source: not given, 1921.

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Yesterday the funeral of John Yarnall, a respected retired resident of West Chester, took place from his late home on Dean street, services being held at the house, which were well attended by relatives and friends. Sermons were delivered by Caroline J. Worth, of West Chester, and Lewis Smedley, of Willistown, both of whom spoke impressively and appropriately of the good life of the deceased. Interment took place at the family lot at Cumberland Cemetery, Delaware county, where the parents of the deceased were buried. The pall bearers were: Thomas Yarnall, Edwin Leedom, Howard Heston, George H. Thompson, Clyde John and William Williams. The remains were viewed by members of the Fame Fire Company the evening previous and the fellow members also sent a beautiful floral tribute.
Source: not given, 1921.

Elizabeth Taylor.

On Sunday, November 6th, Elizabeth Taylor passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary T. Kern, at Sharon Hill.
She leaves to mourn her loss one sister, Mary T. Kern, and six brothers, as follows: Samuel W. Taylor, West Chester; John P. Taylor, Bristol; James I. Taylor, Baltimore, Md.; Harry F. Taylor, East Goshen; Robert M. Taylor, of East Goshen, who is now traveling in California, and George D. Taylor, of Willistown.
The deceased was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, of West Chester, and had been a resident of East Goshen for the past 30 years.
Source: not given, Nov. 1921.

TAYLOR

- In Sharon Hill, on Nov. 6, 1921, Elisabeth, daughter of the late James I. and Hannah Taylor.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the residence of her brother, Harry F. Taylor, at Milltown, on Wednesday, the 9th inst. Meet at the house at 2 o'clock p. m. Interment private.
Source: not given, Nov. 1921.

Funerals

The funeral services of Elizabeth, daughter of the late James I. and Hannah Taylor, who died at Sharon Hill, November 8, [note: should be 6 not 8] took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of Harry F. Taylor, a brother of the deceased, at Milltown, East Goshen. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. R. Williamson, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, of West Chester, and were attended by numerous relatives and friends. The funeral cortege went to Germantown, Philadelphia, This morning, the ceremonies being private.
Source: not given, Nov. 1921.

FURMAN

On 3d-mo., the 14th, 1924, Lydia T. Yarnall, wife of Robert B. Furman, in her 73d year.
Funeral at her late residence, Middletown township, Delaware county, Pa., on 3d-day (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock. Interment at Cumberland Cemetery.
Source: not given, March 1924.

WORTH

In Marshallton, on 7th-mo. 27, Ella, wife of Thomas Worth, in her 58th year.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence, on Fifth-day, 7th-mo. 30. Meet at the house at 1 o'clock standard time. Interment at Union Hill Cemetery.
Source: not given, 1925.

THOMAS

On Nov. 23, Sarah E., wife of B. Frank Thomas.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of her son-in-law, Albert D. Yarnall, Middletown, Delaware county, Pa., on Wednesday at 2 p. m. Interment at Cumberland Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening, 7 to 9. Autos will meet trolleys from 1 until 2 o'clock at Wells' Corner.
Source: not given, undated.

George H. Thompson

George H. Thompson, of 113 Dean street, passed away yesterday at the boarding home, 120 Price street, where he had been spending the winter. He was in the 86th year of his age, and had been in poor health for some time.
For many years he was in the employ of the Daily Local News Company, serving in the stereotyping department.
He was a member of the Good Will Fire Company, No. 2.
His wife, Mary Yarnall Thompson, passed away 10 years ago. A sister, Mary K. Garrett, of Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, and a niece, Frances P., wife of Samuel Shearer, of Wyndmoor, survive, in addition to his sister-in-law, Hannah Yarnall, with whom he had made his home.
Source: not given, Jan. 10, 1946.

THOMPSON

In West Chester, on Jan. 9th, George H., husband of the late Mary Y. Thompson, in 86th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family, Good Will Fire Co., No. 2, are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the Hicks Funeral Home, 229 S. High St., West Chester, on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2 p. m. Interment in Cumberland Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening.
Source: not given, Jan. 10, 1946.

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..On Feb 2, 1950. Horace G., husband of the late Sarah A. Yarnall.
Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral on Monday, Feb. 6, at 2 P. M., at his late residence, Valley and Glen Mills, ___. Interment in Cumberland Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, Feb. 5...
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Feb. 3, 1950.

Yarnall - Edwards

A lovely autumn wedding was solemnized at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, November 4th in the Oxford Baptist Church, when Miss Carol Jean Edwards, daughter of Mrs. John R. Edwards and the late J. R. Edwards, of Oxford, R. D. 1, became the bride of Hoopes T. Yarnall, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson Yarnall, Oxford, R. D. 1, near Russellville.
Rev. Everett Thompson of Bel Air, Md., performed the impressive double ring ceremony.
The bride, a graduate of Oxford High School, class of 1949, and the Delaware School of Beauty Culture, Wilmington, is employed at the "Beauty Box", here.
The bridegroom, a graduate of Cochranville Hish School, is engaged in farming with this father.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., Nov. 7, 1950.

Hannah E. Yarnall

After a short illness, Hannah E. Yarnall, died yesterday in the Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of the late Samuel and Hannah Thatcher Yarnall, she was born and lived the greater part of her life on the family homestead in East Goshen Twp. For several years she has resided in the Hickman Home.
She was a woman well liked by her many friends, and was a lifelong member of Goshen Friends Meeting. Several sisters and a brother having predeceased her, she is that last of her family.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., July 6, 1955.

YARNALL

on 2nd day, 7th month, 4th, 1955, Hannah E., daughter of the late Samuel and Hannah Thatcher Yarnall.
Relatives and friends fo the family are invited to attend the funeral at the Harold A. Famous Funeral Home, 101 S. Church St., West Chester, on 5th day, 7th month, at 11 A.M. DST.
Interment Cumberland Cemetery.
Source: The Ledger, Chester Co., Penn., July 6, 1955.