Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Prominent Families of Brandywine Hundred
Photographed by Pete Skillman, November 5, 2024
1. Prominent Families of Brandywine Hundred Marker
The Newark Union Cemetery was established in 1687, but there are earlier graves found here. The land was donated by Valentine Hollingsworth due in part that "being some already buried in ye spot", but where these graves are located is unknown. The earliest dated headstones in the cemetery include that of Dinah Cartmell (1690 - October 5, 1757), her husband. Thomas Cartmell (February 28, 1689 - March 6, 1759), and a rock with a hand-carved inscription of "AB 1759", which research proves to be the resting place of Alice Beeson (February 4, 1709 - October 28, 1759).
Many members of the prominent families of Brandywine Hundred are resting in the cemetery. In fact, you'll recognize these names on many of the roads and neighborhoods in the area. Here are a few of them:
Beeson
Carr
Foulk
Grubb
Husband
Miller
Pierce
Talley
Weldin
Wilson
By reviewing the 1849 and 1868 maps in the museum, you'll see that these families owned large tracts of land, mostly for farming. Many of the original farm houses are still standing today, These people weren't only important for their farming; many are linked to historical sites
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- George Miller Sr. - Blue Ball Barn innkeeper. His son George L. Miller was actually born in the inn.
- George Mousley and Thomas Babb - fought at Brandywine Battlefield during the Revolutionary War.
- George W. Weldin - guarded Confederate soldiers at Fort Delaware during the Civil War.
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Enjoy your time here and thank you for visiting this historic site.
Please be respectful to all who rest here as you walk around the grounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1687.
Location. 39° 47.176′ N, 75° 30.823′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It can be reached from Newark Union Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Newark Union Rd, Wilmington DE 19803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the
Photographed by Pete Skillman, November 5, 2024
2. Prominent Families of Brandywine Hundred Marker - wide view
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Valentine Hollingsworth (a few steps from this marker); Veterans in the Newark Union Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Newark Union Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Newark Union Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots in New Ark Union Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Newark Union (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Also see . . . Brandywine Hundred. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 11, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
