July 2, 1761:
By Authority
A List of Children now at the State House, in Philadelphia, who in the course of the War, were taken Captives from several Parts of this Province by the Indians, and have been lately released by His Excellency General Amherst, and sent to this Government; in order to their being delivered up to their Parents, or other Relations, who are hereby declared forthwith to come and receive them.
Nicholas Silvias, of Plow-Park
John Man, of Marsh-Creek
Frederick Payer, of Low-Bergen
Isaac Toople, taken near Presque Isle
Anne Coon, and Mary Williams, taken on the Delaware.
Philadelphia, June 29, 1761
I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Runaway Women, Elopements And Other Miscreant Deeds, As Advertised In The Pennsylvania Gazette - 1728 -1789. (together with a few abused wives and unfortunate children)." Compiled by Judith Ann Highley Meier. Published by Closson Press. 1993. Page 32.
Joyce