William Darragh

William Darragh died 6 Mo. 8, 1783, and his widow, on April 22, 1786, purchased a house on the west side of Second Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets, where she (his wife) resided and kept a shop. She died 12 Mo. 28, 1789, and, although she had been disowned from the Society for neglecting to attend meetings, she was buried in Friends' burial ground at Fourth and Arch Streets. The inventory of her estate amounted to ^1628 1 7 s. 9 d. In her will she mentions her son Charles Darragh, who served in the American Army, as "Ensign in Second Penna Feby 1777 and ist Lieut retired i July 1778."' I'or this breach of discipline he was disowned by Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, in 1781."