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56. John II HENLEY was born on 7 Nov 1717 in Pasquotank Co., NC.(47) (23) He died on 10 Jul 1753 in Pasquotank Co., NC.(48) (23)
[1702788MiriamHenley.ged] - Taken from Ancestry.com -- Gary Williams' Database

John and Mary were faithful members of the Society of Friends. Goodwell says Mary is the oldest child and does not list Jesse. She says he was the brother of John Henley I. Likewise, John's will does not mention Jesse, but does specify "between his widow and four children," then names them.

from NC Abstract of Wills 1690-1760:
Henley, John Pasquotank Co
June 3, 1753. April Court, 1754. Sons: John and Joseph ("my plantation to be divided among them"). Wife and executrix: Mary. Executors: John Henley (son) and Joseph Jordan (brother-in-law_. Witnesses: Leml Cook, Elizabeth Brothers. Clerk of the Court: Thomas Taylor.

---------------------------------- He was married to Mary JORDAN on 8 Feb 1739/40 in Pasquotank Co, NC.(20) (47)(23)

57. Mary JORDAN was born in 1724. (23) She died on 30 Sep 1795 in This date may be in error. It's same as Mary Albertson Henley..(49) (23)
[1702788MiriamHenley.ged] - Taken from Ancestry.com -- Gary Williams' Database

Encyc of Amer Quaker Gen., Hinshaw, Vol 1, shows Mary, wife of John Sr, died 9-30-1795. Children were:

child i. Mary HENLEY was born about 1742.(23) She died on 4 Apr 1804.(23)
child28 ii. John III HENLEY.
child iii. Joseph HENLEY was born in 1747.(23) He died on 17 Feb 1795.(50) (23)
[1702788MiriamHenley.ged] - Taken from Ancestry.com -- Gary Williams' Database

Was worshipping at Pasquotank MM when married
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Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1
[p.127] MINUTES AND MARRIAGE RECORDS page 142

1770, 11, 21. Joseph (Henly) con his misconduct.
child iv. Millicent HENLEY was born about 1748.(23) She died on 24 Aug 1807.(23)
child v. Jesse HENLEY.