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Seeking any additional reliable information (with sources) of Philadelphia residents, ships, and pirates during the period 1683-1714 for a CASTEEL family book.
Edmond du Chastel has been reported to have signed allegiance to William Penn on September 10, 1683..... On May 1, 1693, he married Christian Bom in Philadelphia..... On September 22, 1701, he was appointed administrator of the nuncupative will of "George Lloyd late of the island of Barbados, dated September 17, 1701, and proved September 22, 1701.... His own will was dated April _, 1702, proved March 25, 1713 or 14..... Christian Bon du Chastel, his widow's will was dated September 27, 1714, proved November 25, 1714..... The Du Chastel home in Philadelphia was located on Front street at Morris Alley, later called Gatzmer street, adjoining the home of the first Anthony Morris in what was then a fashionable district of the city.... Edmond Duke Castell is listed as a pirate for whom Captain Thomas Robinson from England came to Philadelphia on June 6, 1697 to confront with no success.... Captain Du Chastel continued his career as a "merchant" and privateers or pirate with honor and profit because during Queen Anne's War he was given command of the sloop "Resolution" under the letters of marquee as the following
abstract indicates: "1707- Nov. 9. Where as her Majesty on the 4 May 1702 declared war against the Kings of France and Spain and whereas Capt. George Roach, John van Lawer and the Hurst Merchants hath equipped the sloop Resolution for a private man of war, Capt. Edmund Du Castell is commissioned Commander....
Capt. Edmond du Chastel is believed to be the immigrant ancestor of the early CASTEEL family line in US. We're seeking additional documented information on the following:
1. When and how did he arrive in the US?
2. Are there records of additional activities at sea or in Philadelphia?
3. Exactly when and where did he die?
4. Are there other records of the sloop "Resolution" or of other men named above?
Thanks!
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