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Biography of Edward Shippen 1639-1712

In 1639 Edward Shippen was born to William Shippen at Methley [Map].

In or before 1671 Edward Shippen (age 31) and Elizabeth Lybrand were married.

On 28th February 1679 [his son] Joseph Shippen was born to Edward Shippen (age 40) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lybrand.

In 1688 [his wife] Elizabeth Lybrand died.

On 4th September 1689 Edward Shippen (age 50) and Rebecca Howard were married.

In 1701 Edward Shippen (age 62) was appointed Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by William Penn (age 56).

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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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In 1702 Edward Shippen (age 63) was elected Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the first elected mayor of Philadelphia.

On 26th February 1704 or 26th February 1705 [his wife] Rebecca Howard died.

In 1706 Edward Shippen (age 67) and Esther Wilcox were married.

On 2nd October 1712 Edward Shippen (age 73) died.

On 7th August 1724 [his former wife] Esther Wilcox died.