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| 1751 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1880 US: Winters, Yolo, California, p. 343A, NA Film T9-008: William M. Bently, Laborer, M, S, W, 25, Iowa, parents both of Indiana. 2. Per Ancestry.com: database "1663942"; 13 Apr. 2002, contact BURIAL: 1. Per tombstone list on file prepared by Brett T. Dunham, Manager of the Winters Cemetery District, 415 Cemetery Drive, P.O. Box 402, Winters, CA, 95694, phone 530-795-2475, email wcd415@sbcglobal.net. The following are buried in Sect. 7, Lot 104, Bentley Plot, both surnamed Bentley: -Emma E., Mar 14, 1854-Oct 5, 1932. -William M, Oct 2 1854-July 16, 1886. | Bentley, William McMillin (I3324)
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| 1752 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 19 May 2002 Rootsweb.com Worldconnect various databases report 4 children born with wife Julianna Graybill from 1844 to 1850 in Nauvoo, Illinois, Fort Bridger, Wyoming, and Salt Lake City, Utah; 12 children born from 1850 to 1875 in Salt Lake City and Grantsville, Utah; and 2 children born with wife Elizabeth Jane Brandon in 1858 and 1860 in Grantsville, Utah. 2. Censuses: 1850 US: Salt Lake, Utah, p. 130, family 6: Wilford Hudson, 32, farmer, $150, IN. Juliana, 25, OH. Mary A., 20, OH. Eliza, 7, IL Mary A., 5, IL. Amanda, 3, Des(eret). Emily, 5/12, Des(eret). 1860 US: Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, 27 Aug 1860, p. 301, family 13: Wilford Hudson, 41, carpenter, $500, $500, IN. Mary Ann, 29, OH. Elizabeth, 22, OH. Eliza J., 16, IL Mary Ann, 15, IL. Amanda, 11, Nebraska. Wilford, 8, UT. William, 6, UT. Emily, 4, UT. Simeon A., 3, UT. Orson, 3, UT. Rosetta, 6, UT. Mary, 1, UT. David, 3/12, UT. 1870 US: Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, p. 2 of 8, 13 Jun 1870, 21/21: Wilford Hudson, 51, carpenter, IN. Mary A., 38, OH. Wilford, 18, UT. William C., 16, UT. Emma E., 14, UT. Alman, 12, UT. David J., 10, UT. Andrew J., 8, UT. Elsa A., 2, UT. 1880 US: Grantsville, Tooele, Utah; FHL film 1255338 or NA film T9-1338, p. 70B: Wilford Hudson, Carpenter, 62, IN, VA, KY. Mary Hudson, wife, 48, OH, SC, NC. Wilford, 28, UT, IN, OH. William, 26, same. Simeon, 22, same. David, 20, same. Andrew, 18, same. Elsie, 12, same. Samuel, 8, same. 1900 US: Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, p. 199A: Wilford Hudson, Sep 1818, 81, m. 50 years, IN VT NH, farmer. Mary Ann, wife, Feb 1832, 68, m. 50 years, 12 total children with 8 living, OH NC NC. Wilford L., son, Jan 1852, 48, S, UT IN OH, farmer. William, son, Jan 1854, 46, S, UT IN OH, farmer. David J., son, Feb 1860, 40, S, UT IN OH, farmer. Ray Bryan?, g.son, May 1882, 18, S, UT UT UT, laborer farm. BIOGRAPHY: 1. Wilford was a private in Company A of the Mormon Battalion and was first to strike gold at Sutter's mill in California starting the Gold Rush of 1849. Picture of this individual is at the gallery portion of the website 2. Parents per Ordinance Index are Robert Hudson and Damaris Lemmon. 3. Prepared by Helen G. Howard, 801-277-3233 and accessible at "Wilford Heath Hudson, Mormon Battalion Veteran. Wilford Heath Hudson was born 19 September 1818, at Corydove [Corydon], Harrison County, Indiana. He died 6 September 1905, at Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah. Wilford married Juliana Graybill in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, on 29 November 1842. Wilford and Juliana had four daughters, two of whom were born in Nauvoo. He married Mary Ann Graybill, Juliana's sister, as a plural wife, sometime after September, 1849. Wilford and Mary Ann had 12 children, four daughters and eight sons. He married a third plural wife, Elizabeth Jane Brandon. Wilford and Jane had two children, a daughter and a son. Wilford was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Adams County, Illinois, 10 December 1842 (or 1840) by David Evans. Wilford was in the 29th Quorum of 70s, ordained by Henry Newman in October 1845. Wilford was a man of great strength and large stature. He was six feet two inches tall, weighed 205 pounds, with blue eyes and curly auburn hair. Although we do not know when Wilford and Juliana left Nauvoo we know they assisted in locating at Mt. Pisgah. While they were camped at Mt. Pisgah, Wilford was called to volunteer for the Mormon Battalion. As a soldier in the Mormon Battalion, Wilford would participate in the longest infantry march in history, over 2000 miles. Wilford was Private #47, Company A, wainwright. As wainwright, Wilford was responsible for repairing and rebuilding wagons. While stationed at Fort Moore in Los Angeles, he participated in constructing the flagpole and raising the American flag for the first time ever in Los Angeles. He severely injured his right knee while in Los Angeles. Wilford was working at Sutter's flour mill, in January 1848, when gold was was discovered at Sutter's sawmill. Wilford traveled to the sawmill, with Sidney S. Willis and Ephraim Green. They received permission to prospect in the tail race where Wilford dug out a gold nugget with his pocket knife. Returning to work at the flour mill, Wilford and Sidney followed the American river. Stopping at a sand bar subsequently known as Mormon Island, they found a few particles of gold. Since they found such a small amount of gold, they didn't intend to return there. However, some of their Battalion buddies at the flour mill were intrigued by the story of the gold "strike" and convinced Wilford and Sidney to take them there. They did; Mormon Island proved to be one of the richest gold fields in California. If Wilford had been an opportunist, he would have stayed in California. Instead, faithful to his religion and his family, he made preparations to start for the Salt Lake Valley when the church called. Wilford and some of the other Battalion Boys went to Pleasant Valley and waited for the snow to melt enough that they could travel over the Sierra Mountains. On 25 June, 1848, three men, Browett, Cox and Allen, left to scout a route from Pleasant Valley. They did not return. On 3 July, a general move was made to start. On 5 July, a party of ten men searched unsuccessfully for ten days to find the missing men. About 18 July, the Battalion Boys met Indians dressed in some of the clothing belonging to the lost men. On 19 July, the decomposed bodies of the three missing brethren were found. The company named the spot Tragedy Springs. Wilford cut a blaze on a nearby fir tree and carved the inscription, "To the Memory of Daniel Browett, Ezrah H. Allen and Henderson Cox, who are supposed to have Been Murdered and Buried by Indians On the Night of the 27th of June 1848. When the tree fell, the blaze was cut out and saved; it is now preserved at the Marshall Gold Discovery Historic Park at Coloma. Wilford also found a pouch of gold dust that belonged to Ezrah Allen, his close friend. Wilford returned the pouch to Ezrah's widow at Council Bluffs. Wilford came to the Salt Lake Valley in Ephraim Green's Company of Ten, which was part of the Captain of Fifty commanded by Samuel Thompson. This group was later known as the Holmes-Thompson Company and were the first to open the wagon trail known as the Salt Lake Cutoff. Wilford entered Great Salt Lake City on 28 September 1848. He went to Council Bluffs to get his family and they came to the Salt Lake Valley in 1849. Juliana died in May 1851. In 1852, Wilford, Mary Ann and their children were called by the Church to help build up Grantsville, Utah. Wilford held many positions there, both in the town and church. He was Captain in charge of the Grantsville Nauvoo Legion. This troop of 35 men were called to help defend Echo Canyon during the Utah War of 1858. Wilford was called, with two other men to settle Ibapah, on the Utah-Nevada border. In 1859, they started a farm and settlement there to help the Indians to learn to farm independently. Wilford also helped build the Overland Mail and Stage station there. In June of 1850 [1860?], he was forced to abandon the settlement at Ibapah because of Indian hostilities. Wilford died at Grantsville in 1905 at age 87. As one of the early settlers in Tooele County, he helped develop both the land and the community. He remained true and active to his church. His aid and influence were always on the side of progress and improvement. His death was an occasion of widespread regret." 4. LDS Journal of History, 1 May 1848: "May 1848, A number of Battalion brethren and others in Sacramento Valley, California, subscribed $512.00 and bought two brass cannons of Captain John A. Sutter, to be taken to the Great Salt Lake for the benefit of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following are the names of the donors: [46 names listed including the following] Wilford Hudson $20.00 Wesley Adair 10.00 Jacob M. Truman 15.40 5. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 16-24: "Juliana (or Julia Ann?) Graybill, b. 19 Feb 1825/6, Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH; d. 8 May 1851, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT; md. 29 Nov 1842, Wythe Twp., Hancock Co. IL to Wilford Heath Hudson. Wilford was b. 19 Sep 1818, Corydon, Harrison Co., IN. He also was married to Juliana's sister, Mary Ann. Juliana's and Wilford's children were Eliza Jane, Mary Ann, Amanda Elizabeth and Julietta." Some downline is in the book. 6. FHL film (number not given) from the National Archives concerning various pension application of Wilford Hudson and family concerning the Mexico War: p. 1: Invalid Claim for Pension. Cover sheet. Applicant Wilford Hudson, Co. A, "Ill's Vols., enlisted 16 Jul 1846, discharged Aug 1847. Filed 24 Feb 1883. p. 2: Continuation of previous page. Declaration for Original Invalid Pension. Tooele Co., Utah, Feb 1883, "Wilfred Hudson," aged 64, resident of Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, attests that he was enrolled in Co. A, Regiment of Illinois [s/b Iowa] on 16 Jul 1846 under the command of Jefferson Hunt and was honorably discharged in "De Los Angeles" in Aug 1847. He is 5 foot 10 inches, light complexion, sandy hair, blue eyes. He states that on 16 Apr 1847 in Los Angeles, Cal., he sprained his right knee caused by slipping and from which he is now very much disabled being hardly able to move about. He claimed his pension for a crippled right knee. Since his discharge he has lived in Grantsville working as a carpenter. He appoints A.B. Webb of Washington D.C. as his attorney. Signed by Wilford Hudson. Attested to by David H. Caldwell and George N. Boyan[?]. p. 3: Continuation of page 1 with signature witness statement and signatures of Samuel W. Woolley of Grantsville and Lysander Gee of Tooele City. 7. Nauvoo LDS Land and Records Office research file (copy in my possession as of 2 Jun 2007 and also partially viewable at www.earlylds.com). Includes family group sheet from Ancestral File and Susan Black's entry in her book "Early LDS Members." Also included: A. Parents are Robert Hudson and Damaris Lemmon. B. 70s Record: Member of Quorum 29. Source: 70s BK B Sel, pg. 114; 70s Rec, Qrm 29. C. Various biographical sketches: a. "Our Pioneer Heritage," Volume 5, Marker Number 234 To 270; Mormon Island No. 240, A Tribute: "Early in 1848 W. Sidney S. Willis and Wilford Hudson, members of the Mormon Battalion, set out from Sutter's Fort to hunt deer. Stopping on the south fork of the American River, they found gold. They told their story on returning to the fort and soon about 150 Mormons and other miners flocked to the site, which was named "Mormon Island." This was the first major gold strike in California after James W. Marshall's discovery at Coloma. The population of the town in 1853 was more than 2,500. It had four hotels, three dry goods stores, five general merchandise stores, an express office and many shops. The first ball in Sacramento County was held here December 25, 1849. A fire destroyed the town in 1856 and it was never rebuilt. Its site, one half mile east of here was inundated by Folsom Lake in 1955. Plaque placed by Sacramento County Daughters of Utah Pioneers, in cooperation with California State Park Commission, September 14, 1957. On September 14, 1957 the daughters of Utah Pioneers of Sacramento County, California dedicated a monument honoring the discovery of gold on Mormon Island. It is improbable that members of the famous Mormon Battalion ever thought they would be present when gold was discovered in California, causing thousands of people to hurriedly cross the continent to participate in the search for wealth. In January, 1848 Henry Bigler, a private in the Mormon Battalion wrote these famous words in his journal: "This day some kind of metal that looks like gold was found in the tail race"; and three days later his journal carried the entry that "Sidney Willis (es) and Wilford Hudson found gold at a place called Mormon Island," which eventually proved to be one of the richest finds in California. The monument overlooks beautiful Folsom Dam the waters of which now cover the old Mormon Island." b. S. Black and L. Porter, BYU, Biographies, Mormon Battalion: Wilford (Wilfred) Heath Hudson (1818-1905) MILITARY SERVICE: Private, Company A Enlisted: 16 July 1846, Council Bluffs, Iowa Territory (age 27) Discharged: 16 July 1847, Ciudad de Los Augeles Bounty Land Claim: 62837-160-47 Survivor's Pension: 19 March 1887, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Widow's Pension: Mary Ann Graybill Hudson, 2 October 1905, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah BIRTH: 19 September 1818, Corydon, Harrison, Indiana Son of Robert Hudson and Damaris Lemmon FIRST MARRIAGE: Juliana (Julia Ann) Graybill Daughter of Michael Graybill and Mary (Polly) Stoker Birth: 19 February 1826, Jackson County, Ohio Children: Eliza Jane Hudson, 9 January 1844, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois Mary Ann Hudson, 17 April 1845, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois Amanda Elizabeth Hudson, 7 September 1849, Fort Bridger, Uinta, Wyoming Julietta Hudson, I May 1850, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Death: 8 May 1851, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah SECOND MARRIAGE: Mary Ann Graybill, 15 February 1852, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah (plural wife) Daughter of Michael Graybill and Mary (Polly) Stoker Birth: 26 February 1832, Jackson County, Ohio Children: Emily Cordelia Hudson, 29 October 1850, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake. Utah Wilford Farrington Hudson, 12 January 1852, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah William Calvin Hudson, 24 January 1854, Gratltsville, Tooele, Utah Emma Ameria Hudson, 19 October 1856, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Simeon Almon Hudson, 10 December 1858, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah David Jasper I-Iudson, 28 February 1860, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Andrew Jackson Hudson, 14 May 1862, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah John Hudson, 27 February 1864, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Don Carlos Hudson, 20 April 1866, Gralltsville, Tooele, Utah Elsie Ann Hudson, 21 April 1868, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Samuel Elliott Hudson, 20 November 1871, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Death: 15 November 1917, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Burial: 18 November 1917, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah THIRD MARRIAGE: Elizabeth Jane Brandon (plural wife) Daughter of George Washington Brandon and Keziah Fowler Birth: 10 March 1836 (1837), near Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee Children: Orsen Wilford Hudson, 24 January 1858, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Eva Hudson, 1860, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Death: 9 June 1897, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah DEATH: 12 September 1905, Grantsville, Tooele, Utah (age 86) BURIAL: 15 September 1905, Grantsville Cemetery, GrantsviIle, Tooele, Utah Wilford Heath Hudson, son of Robert Hudson and Damaris Lemmon, was born on 19 September 1818 in Corydon, Harrison, Indiana. By 1836 Wilford was residing in Adams County, Illinois. On 10 December 1840 he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by David Evans. After his baptism he removed to Hancock County, Illinois, to be with coreligionists. He worked as a carpenter until religious persecution forced him to flee from Illinois to safety in Iowa Territory. He assisted in locating the temporary encampment of Mount Pisgah (Life Sketch, Wilford Hudson). In Council Bluffs, Iowa Territory, he enlisted in the Mormon Battalion. At the time of his enlistment he was 5' 10," having a light complexion, sandy hair, and blue eyes (Pension File). He marched with the battalion from Council Bluffs to Ciudad de los Angeles. During the march he sprained his right knee by "slipping while driving mules to Ciudad de los Angeles" (Pension File). Despite this injury Wilford was on duty at the fortification in April 1847. He was discharged on 16 July 1847. After his discharge Wilford migrated to the Sacramento Valley and then to Sutter's Fort on the Truckee River. He contracted to dig a mill-race on a tributary of the Sacramento River. While exploring the area, Wilford found a small gold nugget worth about five dollars. He began to pan for gold and within three weeks acquired $1,700 in gold nuggets (Life Sketch, Wilford Hudson). He left the gold fields of California in June 1843 to trek to the Salt Lake Valley. He arrived in the valley on 23 September 1848, but soon migrated to Council Bluffs. After uniting with extended family members he returned to the Salt Lake Val1ey. He married Juliana Graybill, and soon entered the law of plural marriage with her sister, Mary Ann Graybill, on 15 February 1852. Sometime before 1858, Wilford married Elizabeth Jane Brandon. Wilford settled Grantsville, Tooele County (Jenson, LDS Bio, 4:747). He removed to Ibepah Valley, Tooele County, to fulfill a settling mission. Wilford established an Overland Mail Station in Ibepah (Carter, Our). By working in the station and farming he acquired a real wealth of $500 and a personal wealth of $500 by 1860. However, in 1870 he reported no assets (Utah Federal Census: 1860, 1870). In 1882 Wilford claimed he was "a cripple due to rheumatism" (Pension File). He viewed himself as a pauper by 1887. He possessed only a small home and a two and a half acre lot valued at $300. He received $8 a month from his pension fund and $25 a year from produce on his acreage. Wilford Hudson died on 12 September 1905 in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, at age 86. c. WILFORD HEATH Hudson -Pioneer by Wm. Melvin Brim (Grandson) The bronze marker, in honor of Wilford H. Hudson, and W. Sidney Willis, was presented to the State of California by the daughters of the Utah Pioneer, commenorating the second most important gold discovery in the history of California. These two men were members of the Mormon Battalion. Ceremonies were held on a spot near the Folsom Dam where this marker was placed on the Sacramento River about 20 miles south of the city of Sacramento. A dedication program was held September 14, 1957, the descendants of these two men were the honored guests at the unveiling program. Samuel Elliot Hudson, son of Wilford Hudson gave a talk. Sam is the only child now living of the Hudson Family of seventeen children and he is in his 88th year at this date May 23, 1959. Wilford H. Hudson was born September 19, 1818 in Harrison County Indiana, son of Robert Hudson and Damarus Lemmon. He became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, December 10, 1840. Mr. Hudson knew the Prophet Joseph Smith personally, and at their first meeting the Prophet said, "Hudson I know you better than you know your self." Mr. Hudson was with President Young at Nauvoo and Winter Quarters where Mr. Hudson was mustered in the Mormon Battalion, where he left a family of five, his wife Julia Ann, and her sister, Mary Ann Graybill, 17 years old, and three small daughters, ones a new born infant, with only a covered wagon as shelter and Mrs. Hudson confined to her bed with an ailment known as Child-bed fever in those days. An ailment with a very high fatality rate. But with an abiding faith in the promise of President Young that his wife would live for his return and that she and her family would be cared for, and take west as soon as time would permit, Mrs. Hudson did recover sufficiently to make the trip. Mr. Hudson set out with the Battalion. When the Battalion arrived in Los Angeles, CA. There was word from Pres., Young, that after their discharge if they could get work, to stay and work as times were hard in Utah. They learned that John Sutler wanted men to work at his mill, so Wilford Hudson chose six men and they went to see Mr. Sutler, and they took a contract to dig and build a new tail-race for the mill. They had traveled forty six miles to get there, and they became known as the first forty-eighters. As they worked on the tail-race, Mr. Hudson and Willis working together found some gold nuggets, they immediately informed Mr. Sutter of their discovery and he urged them to keep the matter a secret until the tail-race was completed, which they did. They were only getting an amount equal to a dollar a day and board. And they could have panned gold for more than twenty times that amount each day, yet not one man run out on Mr. Sutter, but all stayed and completed the tail-race. It is said they would go out hunting in their spare time and go some prospecting for gold and after the tail-race, was completed, they turned water from the old one into the new one. They saw gold lodged in the cracks of the flume structure of the old tail-race, Mr. Hudson found one nugget that weighed $6.00 in gold. After that Mr. Sutter told them to go ahead and pan the river which they did, and Hudson and Willis Panned until they each had betler than $1700.00 in gold. They were anxious to get home since they had been gone two years, so they broke camp, as they came down the river they stopped to prospect on an Island in the Sacrament River which became known as Mormon Island. It is now under water in the reservoir behind the new Folsom Dam. As they began to pan, they got 50 cents a panning off the top sand. They panned considerable gold themselves, which they used to outfit them with mules, wagon and harnesses and provisions for the trip to Utah and $1700.00 each to take with them. They broke camp and were off to head~quarters they told others of the Island, and that started the gold rush in California in 1848. In one week there were more than 500 men on that Island, and they build a Town near-by and christened the Mormon Istand. Mr. Hudson could have made himself a rich man, had his desires for wealth been greater. but his greatest wish was to return to his wife and family he had left two years previous. He worked long hours in order to acquire the amount needed to outfit the trip to Utah. With this accomplished, he with others, were off for Utah and Salt Lake where Mr. Hudson expected to find his wife and family. But because of the ill health of Mrs. Hudson, President Young was unable to have the Hudson family brought to Utah as was expected. After a short stay in Salt Lake to rest the mules, Mr. Hudson was off across the plains to Winter Quarters and to his wife and family, and after a rest at Winter Quarters, he returned to Utah and Salt Lake with his wife and family, where Mrs. Hudson died three months later. After her death, Mr. Hudson married his first wives sister, Mary Ann Graybill, and she bore him twelve children, eight sons and four daughters. He later married Jane Brandon, a third wife, she bore him a son and daughter, a family of seventeen children in all. Wilford Hudson was one of the early Pioneers of Utah, being one of the first seven families to settle in Grantsville, Utah where he was living when President Young called for volunteers to go to Echo Canyon to impede the progress of a United States Army to Utah. He went to Echo Canyon and the result of that campaign is a matter of history. He served in a number of Indian Wars and uprisings in various parts of this intermountain country . Mr. Hudson was a family man and an unassuming man. A man of integrity and a staunch and stead-fast friend, and just in all his dealings with his fellow man. He had an abiding faith in his God and Church, and his patriotism was unsurpassed. He died in Grantsvi/le, Utah September 6, 1905 at the age of 87. Wilford is featured in the book "Man to Match Mountains" page 109 picked up a nugget, "Its Gold." d. "DUP DEDICATES MarKER at Mormon ISLAND SERVICES: Sacramento, Calif. - A large crowd attended the impressive service Sep. 14 at Folsom dam on the American River dedicating a marker for Mormon Island. The island was the scene of the second most important gold strike in California in 1849. It is now inundated by the new Folson Dam Lake. The marker commemorating the spot was furnished by the daughters of Utah Pioneers. Mrs. Kate Carter, national President of the DUP presented the marker and gave a short history of the Mormon Battalion. Two members of the battalion, Wilford Hudson and William Sidney Smith Willis made the gold strike on the island, later named for the Mormon Battalion men. Members of both families a son of Hudson and a great great granddaughter of Willis, were present and took part on the program. A color guard, furnished by the Sons of Utah Pioneers posted the colors of the Battalion along with the California and Utah flags. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Pres. Hunt of the Sacrament Stake." e. "After a few days rest, Hudson went to Council Bluffs and the following spring (1849) he brought his family to Salt Lake City Julia Ann, his wife, was not well and her mother, Catherine Stoker Greybill, (this is an error; the mother of Julia Ann was Polly Stoker, her grandmother was named Catherine) requested that a younger sister, Mary Ann Greybill, accompany Wilford's family to help care for the children. The Greybill family had not followed Brigham Young and had gone with another sect who believed that Joseph Smith's son should be the next Prophet of the Church. Wilford built a house on the grounds where the Deseret National Bank now stands. There another child was born to Julia Ann. Both the baby Juliette, born on May I, 1851 and the mother died, Julia Ann died seven days later. Wilford married Mary Ann Greybill, the sister in 1850. Their first child Emily Cordelia, born in 1850 in Salt Lake died May 3, 1851. What a sorrow to lose her loved ones and her first child so soon after reaching what should have been a happy land for her. They had three more daughters and eight sons. Two of the boys died in infancy and only two of the other boys married. In 1852 he moved his family to Grantsville. where he was mayor for a time. He was appointed mayor with the authority to call men to arms to protect home from hostile Indians. They lived in Coalville for a few years where they lost the two boys in infancy. There are many and varied tales about him during these years, with many experiences exemplary to us all. When he returned to Grantville, they built a home and spent the rest of his life there. Wilford Heath Hudson also had a third wife, Jane (or June) Brandon and they had two children, Orson and Emily (or Emmaline). (The boy was Orson Wilford Hudson and the girls name was Eva). In all we find Wilford Heath Hudson lived a full and good life which ended in September 1905 at the age of 87. He had many faith promoting experiences during he building of the Salt Lake Temple. He told about the holes left in the walls in preparation for the latter day inventions such as central heating not in general use at that time, and air conditioning also unknown at that time. His son Samuel Elliot Hudson still has a saw that was used in the building work at the Temple in Salt Lake. Note: The information in this history was obtained from records on file in the Genealogical Society in Salt Lake. Also a major portion from a letter sent to Calra Hudson with part of a diary copied for her." f. "Family History WILFORD HEATH Hudson (Corrections in parenthesis made by Claudia King, researcher): "Wilford Heath Hudson was born September 19,1818, in Harrison Co., Indiana to Robert Hudson and Dameras Lemon Hudson- At the age of 24, Wilford baptized by David Evans in Adams County, Illinois, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - In 1844 he located in Hancock County and suffered with the saints at the time of the exodus from Illinois in 1846. Wilford Heath Hudson was a man of great strength and was large in stature. He was six foot two inches tall and weighed 205 pounds. His eyes were blue and his hair auburn. Wilford like to wrestle and often wrestled with the Prophet Joseph Smith for relaxation. Hudson assisted in locating Mt. Pisgah in Iowa, and enlisted in the Mormon Battalion in July 1846 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Brigham Young called for men for the Battalion and said that if enough men wouldn't go he would have to take women. Wilford Hudson left his wife Julia Ann (Greybill) on the banks of the Missouri River with Eliza Jane, age two, Mary Ann age 1, and a tiny baby Amanda Elizabeth. (This is an error in the history as Amanda was not born until after Wilford returned from serving in the Battalion). The story of the brave men who marched with the Mormon Battalion and the hardships they endured can be found in many books. This is a history of Wilford Heath Hudson and we shall touch on the highlights of his actions in this army. When the Battalion reached San Diego, California, they were stationed at Fort Stockton where the first American flag was raised - Wilford Hudson whittled the first ball that was put on the original flag pole top. On the grounds of the fort can be seen the old cannon that was taken from the Mexican Army. When the cannon was first put into place, several men tried to lift it; Wilford Hudson lifted it waist high and held it as one holds a rifle in the crook of his elbow. His strength was truly amazing. The Mormon Battalion under the command of Colonel St. George Cooke was disbanded at Fort Moore in Los Angeles, California in July 1847. Hudson marched with others northward on their way home via the Sacramento Valley and Sutler's Fort to the Truckee River. At this point an express met them from Brigham Young - This addressed all who could not bring one years provisions with them to Salt Lake to remain in California and work until they had these provisions. Many turned back and hired out to Captain John Sutter. Among six men, Wilford Hudson and Sidney S. Willis took a contract to build a mill and race some distance up the American Fork River, a tributary of the Sacramento River. When water was changed from the old mill race to the new one, they saw color in the boards. Peter Wimmer. a cook at Sutter's Fort was the first man to pick up the gold, but he thought it was some other metal. It was Wilford Hudson who declared the metal gold. It can be truly said that he had much to do with the start of the California Gold Rush. The first gold Hudson picked out was a nugget valued at five dollars. He picked it out with his pen knife. This particular instance has been dramatized on television. The men asked Sutter if they might go on placering and were given permission. Wilford Hudson worked three weeks and dug out seventeen hundred dollars worth of gold. At one time he panned $84,00 in one pan. The Following June he left for Salt Lake City and arrived there in September 1848. Along with needed essentials and their pay, the men accepted two brass cannon mounted on wheels. These they dragged over the northern route to Salt Lake. In 1851, one was brought to Parawan and then to St. Geoge, Utah in 1861." g. History of WILFORD Hudson - Biographical Encyclopedia "Wilford Hudson, a member of the Mormon Battalion, Company A, was born September 19,1818, in Harrison Co., Indiana and joined the Church in December 1842, being baptized by David Evans. In 1844 he located with the Saints in Hancock Co., and went west in the exodus of the Saints in 1846, assisting in locating in Mt. Pisgah in Iowa. He enlisted in the Mormon Battalion in July, 1846, at Council Bluffs. where he left a sick family, and with the others made that celebrated march to California. After the Battalion was discharged in July, 1847, Brother Hudson and others marched by way of the Sacramento Valley and Sutlers Fort to the Truckee River, where they were met by an express by Brigham Young, advising all who could not bring one years provisions with them to Great Salt Lake Valley to remain in California and work until the following Spring. Most of the company went back and hired out to Capt. John A. Sutter, Elder Hudson and Sidney S. Willis taking a contract. for the company to dig a mill-race some distance up the American River, a tributary of the Sacramento. Gold was discovered and Brother Hudson and others immediately started up the canyon and found considerable of it. one piece, worth about five dollars, was dug out with a pen knife by Bro. Hudson. Elder Hudson worked about three weeks in the mine and got out seventeen hundred dollars worth of gold. The following June he left. for the Valley and arrived Sep. 23, 1B48. After a few days rest he started for Council Bluffs, and brought his family to Utah in the Spring of 1849. He became one of the early settlers at Grantsville, Utah. Wilford Hudson was the son of Robert Hudson and Dameras Lemons of Kentucky. Robert Hudson was the son of David Hudson of Virginia, who was of Irish descent and enlisted in the Revolutionary war from Virginia, and settled in Elizabeth, Indiana in 1809. He, Robert, had two sons, Wilford and William and three daughters, Sally, married to Joel Claton, Dameras, and Betsey. Wilford Hudson married Julina Graybill, who was born February 19, 1826, at West Bloomfield, Jackson Co., Ohio and died May 8, 1851 in Salt lake City, Utah. The husband passed away September 6,1905 at Grantsville, Utah. They were the parents of Eliza Jane, Mary Ann, Amanda Elizabeth, and Julietta Hudson. After the death of Julina he married Mary Ann Graybill who was born 26, February 1832 in Jackson Co., Ohio the daughter of Michael and Polly Stoker Graybill, and sister to the first wife Julina. They had eight children. Wilford Ferrington, Jasper, William Simeon, Alma, Emma, Andrew, Samuel and Elsie Hudson. Mary Ann died 16 November 1917. He was also married to a Jane Brandon. This marriage ended in divorce. They are the parents of Orson Hudson, and Evelyn Hudson Strang. All the children of the last two families being born in Grantsville, Utah. Wilford Hudson held the rank of Colonel under General George Grant." 8. The following is an extract of Wilford Hudson's pension file for his service in the Iowa Mormon Volunteers, Company A commanded by Jefferson Hund, during the Mexican War (Mormon Battalion). The file was copied from films on file with the FHL and consists of well over a hundred pages and is in the same ordered as copied: -5 Oct 1905. Mary A. Hudson, Declaration of Widow. Mary A. Graybill, b. 26 Feb 1832 at Bloomfield Twp., Ohio, was md. to Wilford 15 Feb 1851 by Brigham Young in Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah, and she had never before been married. Wilford died. 6 Sep 1905 in Grantsville, Utah. His former wife died 8 May 1850 at SLC. Sent from Grantsville and signed with the mark of an X. [Note other affidavits within the package indicate a marriage date of 15 Feb 1852.] -Undated: Certificate 7248 for Wilford Hudson with quarterly payments being made from the US pension agent at San Francisco. -Pension as of 18 Jul 1904 was $12/mo. Retroactively commenced 5 Jan 1893. -6 Nov 1894, enrolled and mustered in service 16 Jul 1846 at Council Bluff and mustered out with unit 16 Jul 1847 at Los Angeles, CA. Stations served include 31 Aug 1846 near Council Grove, 31 Dec 1846 at Camp on Rio Gila, 28 Feb 1847 at St. Luis Rey, U. Cal., 30 Apr 1847 Pueblo de los Angeles, and 30 Jun 1847 at Pueblo, U. Cal. -6 Mar 1900, statement from Wilford that he never served in the Army or Navy except for the Mexican War. That he is 81 and too old for manual labor. He raises lucerne upon his land with a value of about $25/yr. He owns town lots 3 and 4 on block 16 of Grantsville city plat containing 2-1/2 acres. He acknowledges a current pension of $8/mo. -20 Oct 1905, Wilford dropped from pension roll due to death dated 6 Sep 1905. -6 Sep 1904, Wilford F. Hudson appointed guardian of Wilford Hudson who has been adjudged incompetent. -9 Mar 1887, application for pension. Wilford Hudson, age 68 at Grantsville, Utah. Resided since service discharge for 2 years in SLC and then at Grantsville ever since. Married Mary Ann Graybill 4 Feb 1850 at SLC. Notes that he previously applied and recived a land warrant in 1849. Born in Harrison county, Indiana. He is 5'-10" with sandy complexion, blue eyes, and sand hair. He was a farmer before and after his enlistment. Signed his name. -8 Jan 1918, certificate 14503, Mary A. Hudson dropped as pensioner due to death dated 15 Nov 1917. Pension was at $20/mo. -26 May 1900, pension rate increased to $12/mo. -2 Oct 1905, pension established for Mary A. Hudson, widow, age 73. -23 Feb 1883, "Old War Invalid" certificate 25379 issued. Wilfred Hudson alleges injury to knee. -20 Dec 1917, Form to Chief of Finance Dept. from Disbursing Clerk noting that the postmaster of Grantsville returned a check for $60 dated 4 Dec 1917 for Mar A. Hudson with a note that the pensioner died 15 Nov. 1917. -Apr 1906, claim 18172, cert. no. 7248. Gov't noting problem with marriage of 15 Feb 1852 since there is no record of said marriage and all the witnesses are dead. -16 Aug 1883, disability affidavit, age 64, born in Harrison Co., Indiana, at 18? moved to Adams Co., IL, at 26 years of age moved to Hancock Co. where he lived for 2 years and worked as a carpenter. Currently a carpenter and farmer. Injured himself from a sprain April 1847 near Los Angeles driving loose mules in the Gov't service. Received medical attention from Dr. Chambers in SLC for three months in 1854 and also Dr. C. H. Davidsen of Grantsville for six months in 1880. Has never suffered any other disability except the sprain. Physical condition has been very poor and has only been able to do a little carpentry since his discharge. Has not been able to walk any. -23 Apr 1900, affidavit from Stephen S. Worthington of Grantsville attesting to Hudson's ownership of lots 2 and 3, block 16, of Grantsville, which are worth $300. He also produces six tons of lucerne valued at not to exceed $30 per annu. -7 Jun 1904, affidavit from Mary Ann Hudson. Declares that between 5 Jan 1892 and 26 May 1900 that Wilford was totally disabled for any manual labor due to debility. Notes: "My husband is now past 85 years of age and by reason of age and senile debility is utterly incapable of doing anything for himself. Requires a constant attendant and his mind is so far gone that does not see or comprehend anything that goes on about him." -18 Oct 1906, widow's brief, Mary Ann b. 26 Feb 1832. 9 Feb 1906, affidavit of Mary Ann Hudson indicating that Julianna Hudson, wife of Wilford Hudson, died 8 May 1851 and that she was married to him 15 Feb 1852. -10 Feb 1906, affidavit of Stephen Staley Worthington indicating that he was acquainted with Mary Ann Graybill in 1849 when she was a young Mormon living in Iowa with her brother Levi Graybill. -20 Apr 1906, affidavit of Ruel Barr?? indicating that he was acquainted with Wilford and his wife Julianna in SLC and also in Nauvoo from 1845 until Julianna's death in 1852 or 1853. -2 Nov 1905, Affidavit as to Family Record Entries, shows Julianna Graybill Hudson, b. 19 Feb 1826 and d. 8 May 1851; shows Mary Ann Graybill Hudson, b. 26 Feb 1832. Signed by Mary Ann with the mark of an X. -3 Oct 1906, Deposition of Mary Ann Hudson, states she was married about he middle of Feb. 1852, but she is not sure of the date but believed it to be about 15 Feb 1852; states she is quite sure it was in Feb. 1852; states she can't write and has a poor memory; states first wife was Juliana Graybill, her sister, and they married about 10 years before her marriage; sister died about 8 May 1850 or 1851 and she was married about a year and three months later; the marriage was performed in the office of Brigham Young and not the Endowment House; there were two witnesses to the marriage but she can't recall their names. -5 Oct 1906, a special inspector states he can find no documentation of the first wife's death nor Mary Ann's marriage including looking at the Deseret News newspaper. -2 Oct 1906, affidavit from Ruel Barnes, who also was in the Mormon Battalion. He knew Wilford and Juliana in Council Bluffs in 1846 or 1847 and attests that Wilford and Mary Ann have lived as man and wife since he met Mary Ann in 1856. -28 Jan 1893, declaration of pensioner for an increase in pension. Wilford states he has "rhumatics through exposure in the wor and entirely dependant on my family for support." -14 Oct 1916, letter from Mary Ann to Commissioner stating she was born in Jackson Co., Ohio, 26 Feb 1832 and that her present address in Grantsville is P.O. Box 34. -22 Nov 1899, affidavit of Wilford Hudon. States he was married in SLC Jan 1849 to Mary Ann Graybill by Brigham Young and that there is no record of the marriage existing. Former wife was Julia Ann Graybill who d. in SLC in the year 1849. He has the following children: -Eliza Jane Hudson, b. 9 Jan 1844 -Mary Ann, b. 17 Apr 1845 -Amanda E., b. 7 Sep 1849 -Wilford F., b. 12 Jan 1852 -William C., b. 24 Jan 1854 -Emma A., b. 19 Oct 1856 -Simeon A., b. 10 Dec 1858 -David Jasper, b. 28 Feb 1860. -Andrew Jackson, b. 14 May 1862 -Elsie Hudson, b. 21 Apr 1868 -Samuel E., b. 20 Nov 1871 -Feb 1883, Declaration of Original Invalid Pension, indicates injury due to "sprained his right knee caused by slipping and from which he is now very much disabled being hardly able to move about." BIRTH: 1. Biography above. 2. Per obituary. MARRIAGE: 1. Biography above. 2. According to the Hancock County Marriage Records, Michael Stoker (1805-1858) officiated at the marriage of his niece, Juliane Graybill, and Wilford Hudson on November 29. This marriage was performed in the Wythe township of Hancock County. FHL book 977.343-V2m "Marriage Index of Hancock County, IL, 1829-1849," by Tri-county Genealogical Society, 1983, vol. 1, p. 24, marriage license no. 153: "Wilford Hudson and Juliane Graybill, 29 Nov 1842, by Michael Stoker, MG." 3. Marriage to Mary Ann had to occur before Oct 1850 since a daughter Emily Cordelia Hudson Hudson was born to them 29 Oct 1850. The 1900 census states they had been married 50 years. 4. Nauvoo LDS Land and Records Office research file (copy in my possession as of 2 Jun 2007 and also partially viewable at www.earlylds.com). Includes copy of actual marriage certificate: "State of Illinois, Hancock County, ss. Office of the Clerk of the County, Commissioners' Court. The people of the State of Illinois, To any regular Minister of the Gospel, authorized to marry by the society to which he belongs; any Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge, or Justice of the Peace, Greeting: These are to license and Authoise you to celebrate and certify the marriage of Mr. Wilford Hudson and Miss Juliane Graybiol and for so doing, this shall by your sufficient warrant. Given under my hand, and the seal of the County Commisioners' Court, at Carthage, this 28th daty of Novemenber A.D. 1842, Sam'l Marshall, Clerk. State of Illinois, Hancock County, ss. I hereby certify, that I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. Wilford Hudson and Miss Julian Graybill on the 29th day of November A.D. 1842. Given under my hand and seal, this 29th day of Nov., A.D. 1842, Michale Stoker, Preacher of the Gospel. Marriage was in Nauvoo." DEATH: 1. Biography above with date of 6 Sep 1905 varies from Ancestral File v4.19 with 9 Sep 1905. Other family histories say 12 Sep 1905. 2. Per obituary. OBITUARY: 1. "Died. - September, In Grantsville, Wed., 6th, Wilford Hudson, a veteran of the Mormon Battalion, born in Harrison county, Ind., Sept. 19, 1818." Improvement Era, p. 78, Nov. 1905. SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per Ancestral File 4.19 (28 May 2001). | Hudson, Wilford Heath (I276)
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| 1753 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1900 US Census for parents indicates that they had 7 total children of which 2 (Isaac and Mary Ann) were living at the time of the census. Ken Burnhope (grandson of Isaac) in his email of 18 Oct 2002 indicates his records have notes on the birth of five stillborn babies born after Isaac and Mary Ann. The cemetery in Ogden has two graves; one with one baby with a birth and death date in the record of 6 Feb 1888 at Promontory and the other grave marker shows "Babies" with the cemetery record just showing just "babies" with no date. No actual record documents "stillborn" and the baby with the date may possibly have lived for part of a day considering it merited a dates with the burial. We do know that one of the babies was female because of a poem entitled "I Remember Grandma" written by Joyce Ackley in her book "House of Memories and Other Poems" which describes Mary Ann Burnhope's memory of helping wash and dress a baby sister for burial. I assume this baby girl may be the one who lived and died 6 Feb 1888. 2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Babies Burnhope, no dates, locations, nor parents are given except for a plot D-4-2-1W. | Burnhope (I884)
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| 1754 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1900 US Census for parents indicates that they had 7 total children of which 2 (Isaac and Mary Ann) were living at the time of the census. Ken Burnhope (grandson of Isaac) in his email of 18 Oct 2002 indicates his records have notes on the birth of five stillborn babies born after Isaac and Mary Ann. The cemetery in Ogden has two graves; one with one baby with a birth and death date in the record of 6 Feb 1888 at Promontory and the other grave marker shows "Babies" with the cemetery record just showing just "babies" with no date. No actual record documents "stillborn" and the baby with the date may possibly have lived for part of a day considering it merited a dates with the burial. We do know that one of the babies was female because of a poem entitled "I Remember Grandma" written by Joyce Ackley in her book "House of Memories and Other Poems" which describes Mary Ann Burnhope's memory of helping wash and dress a baby sister for burial. I assume this baby girl may be the one who lived and died 6 Feb 1888. 2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Babies Burnhope, no dates, locations, nor parents are given except for a plot D-4-2-1W. | Burnhope (I883)
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| 1755 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1900 US Census for parents indicates that they had 7 total children of which 2 (Isaac and Mary Ann) were living at the time of the census. Ken Burnhope (grandson of Isaac) in his email of 18 Oct 2002 indicates his records have notes on the birth of five stillborn babies born after Isaac and Mary Ann. The cemetery in Ogden has two graves; one with one baby with a birth and death date in the record of 6 Feb 1888 at Promontory and the other grave marker shows "Babies" with the cemetery record just showing just "babies" with no date. No actual record documents "stillborn" and the baby with the date may possibly have lived for part of a day considering it merited a dates with the burial. We do know that one of the babies was female because of a poem entitled "I Remember Grandma" written by Joyce Ackley in her book "House of Memories and Other Poems" which describes Mary Ann Burnhope's memory of helping wash and dress a baby sister for burial. I assume this baby girl may be the one who lived and died 6 Feb 1888. 2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Babies Burnhope, no dates, locations, nor parents are given except for a plot D-4-2-1W. | Burnhope (I882)
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| 1756 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1900 US Census for parents indicates that they had 7 total children of which 2 (Isaac and Mary Ann) were living at the time of the census. Ken Burnhope (grandson of Isaac) in his email of 18 Oct 2002 indicates his records have notes on the birth of five stillborn babies born after Isaac and Mary Ann. The cemetery in Ogden has two graves; one with one baby with a birth and death date in the record of 6 Feb 1888 at Promontory and the other grave marker shows "Babies" with the cemetery record just showing just "babies" with no date. No actual record documents "stillborn" and the baby with the date may possibly have lived for part of a day considering it merited a dates with the burial. We do know that one of the babies was female because of a poem entitled "I Remember Grandma" written by Joyce Ackley in her book "House of Memories and Other Poems" which describes Mary Ann Burnhope's memory of helping wash and dress a baby sister for burial. I assume this baby girl may be the one who lived and died 6 Feb 1888. 2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Babies Burnhope, no dates, locations, nor parents are given except for a plot D-4-2-1W. | Burnhope (I881)
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| 1757 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1900 US: Junction, Piute, Utah, ED 114, p. 229, June 2 and 4, 1900 US: Hales, Charles H., head, b. Sept. 1848, age 57, m. 22 years, b. IA, fa. b. Eng., mo. b. NY, farmer. Gemima A., wife, Mar 1863, 37, m. 22 years, 8 total children, 6 living, b. UT, mo. b. MO. William H., son, July 1883, 16, s., b. UT, fa. b. IO, mo. b. UT. Orval W., son, Apr 1889, 11, s., b. UT, fa. b. IO, mo. b. UT. Asel L., son, Apr 1889, 11, s., b. UT, fa. b. IO, mo. b. UT. Jennie A., dau., Oct 1891, s., b. UT, fa. b. IO, mo. b. UT. Erwin G., son, Jul 1898, s., b. UT, fa. b. IO, mo. b. UT. Julia A., mother, Aug 1824, 75, widow, 12 total children, 9 living, b. NY, fa. b. Rhode Is., mo. b. MA. 1910 US: Junction Precinct, Piute, Utah, p. 6 of 9, 22 Apr 1910, family 56 (son Acel L. Hales and wife are Jemima's next door neighbor): Jemima A. Hales, head, 46, married once 31 years previous, 8 children total, 2 now living [error should be 2 deceased], UT Unk Unk, living off of own income. Jennie, dau., 18, UT Eng UT. Glen, son 12, UT Eng UT. Next door family #55: Acel L. Hales, head, 21, md. once for 1 year, UT Eng UT, carpenter. Edna C., wife, 21, md. once for 1 year, UT Eng UT. BIOGRAPHY: 1. Obituary references: a. He is a twin with Orval Woodruff Hales. In 1952 he is mentioned in Charles Hales obituary as living in Echo. b. Mentioned in his brother Erwin Glen Hales' obituary of Dec. 7, 1953 as A.L. Hales of Echo. c. In brother Charles Henry Hales' obituary of 18 Jan 1952, he is noted as a survivor: Asael Hales, Echo, Summit County, Murray. 2. "Golden Wedding" newspaper announcement: "Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Hales; Echo, Summit County - Mr. and Mrs. Acel L. Hales will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at their home in Echo. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 3 to 8 p.m. No gifts requested. Mr. Hales was born April 19, 1889, in Junction, Piute County, a son of Charles Henry and Ann Adair Hales. Mrs. Hales is the former Edna Cooper, a daughter of Sequine and Ellen Dickinson Cooper. She was born Nov. 23, 1888, in Panguitch. They were married Dec. 21, 1908, at Junction. Their marriage was later solomnized [sic] in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Hales was a farmer for 15 years and has worked the past 30 years as a carpenter for Union Pacific Railroad. Both are active in Church affairs. They have four living sons and daughters. Acel L. Hales Jr., Ogden; Virl C. Hales, Wyoming; Mrs. Willis (Nellie) Raskop, Quinter, Kan., and Mrs. Gilbert (Zalma) Roberts, Rock Springs, Wyo. They have seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren." 3. Photos on file. BIRTH: 1. Obituary and burial citation below. Also same date and location shown in online Ordinance Index for live endowment. 2. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, p. 37, Junction Ward was created 19 Mar 1887 when the Kingston Ward was dissolved and two new wards created: Junction and Kingston. Charles H. Hales, Jr., b. 17 Sep 1848 at Gardengrove, Decater, Iowa to Charles H. Hales and Julia A. Lockwood, bapt. 1856 by Charles H. Hales, ordained a Priest by Geo. Wilkins, ordained an Elder in 1866 by T. C. Martell, rebapt. and reconf. 1877 by Geo. G. Hales. J.A. Hales, b. 27 Mch 1863 at Washington, Washington, Utah to Geo. W. Adair and Ann Chestnut, bapt. 1871 by V. Carson, conf. 1871 by R.F. Gould Children: Geo. Ammon Hales, b. 24 Aug 1879 at Kanarra, Kane, Utah, blessed by Thos. Deavenport, bapt. 24 Aug 1887 by C.H. Hales, conf. 28 Aug 1887 by C.H. Hales Chas. H. Hales, b. 30 Mch 1881 at Parowan, Iron, Utah, blessed by ___ Skougard, bapt. 22 Sep 1889 by John Morrill, conf. 22 Sept. 1889 by J.H. Langford Wm. H. Hales, b. 25 Jul 1883 at Parowan, Iron, Utah, blessed by Peter M. Jensen Ida May Hales, b. 18 Apr 1886 at Junction, Piute, Utah, blessed 13 June 1886 by James W. Baysen Orval Woodruff Hales, b. 19 Apr 1889 at Junction, Piute, Utah, blessed 19 May 1889 by R.A. Allen Acel Leonard Hales, b. 19 Apr 1889 at Junction, Piute, Utah, blessed 19 May 1889 by C.H. Hales Remarks for all individuals: Taken into Junction Ward. 3. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911, #629 and 630: Acel Leonard Hales, b. 19 Apr 1889 at Junction, Piute, Utah to Charles Henry and Jamima A. Adair, bapt. 5 Sep 1897 by John Morrill, conf. 5 Sep 1897 by Wm. H. Luke. Sarah Edna (Cooper) Hales, b. 23 Mar 1888 at Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, bapt. 24 May 1896 by Allen Miller, conf. 1896. Notes for both: Jan. 25, 1926 removed to Ogden 1st Ward. 4. FHL film 392655 LDS "Patriarchal Blessings Index": Acel Leonard Hales, b. 19 Apr 1889 at Junction, Piute, Utah, parents Charles Henry Hales and Annie Adair. Blessing date 23 Jan 1918 at Vernal, Uintah Co., Utah. No lineage noted. Patriarch Nelson Merkley, Jr. Vol. 617, p. 412. MARRIAGE: 1. Marriage certificate; 21 Dec 1908; State of Utah, County of Piute. 2. Obituary. 3. Western States Marriage Records Index per http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbret.idc: ID Number 254970 Grooms First Name Acel L. (19) Grooms Last Name Hales Grooms Residence Junction, Piute, Utah Brides First Name Sarah Edna (20) Brides Last Name COOPER Brides Residence Panguitch, Garfield, Utah County of Record Piute Co., Utah Place of Marriage Junction Date of Marriage 21 Dec 1908 Volume P3 Page 262. 4. FHL film 26044 Junction Ward, Piute, Utah LDS Church Records, Record of Persons Married, pg. 142, #23: Acel L. Hales and Sarah E. Cooper, civil marriage, 21 Dec 1908, Junction Ward. DEATH: 1. See burial citation below. BURIAL: 1. The Book "Cemeteries of Summit County, Utah" by Phyllis J. Martin: "Henefer, Utah, Sect. 5, Agel Lenard Hales, b 19 Apr 1889, d. 1 Feb 1967; Sarah E. Cooper Hales, wife of Agel L., m. 21 Dec 1908, b. 23 Nov 1887, d. 18 Feb 1975." [Unsure if Agel is typo or not; should verify with cemetery.] 2. Obituary cited below. OBITUARY: 1. "Acel L. Hales. Echo, Summit County - Acel Lenard Hales, 77, died of natural causes Feb 1 at his home. Born April 19, 1889, Junction, to Charles Henry and Jemina Adair Hales. Married Sarah Edna Cooper, Dec. 21, 1908, Junction. Solemnized Salt Lake LDS Temple, Union Pacific Railroad employee, retired. Survivors: widow; sons, daughters, Acel Leo, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Virl, Evanston, Wyo.; Mrs. Owen (Nellie) Roberts, Henefer, Summit County; Mrs. Gilbert (Zelma) Roberts, Rock Springs, Wyo.; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Oral W., Salt Lake City. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. Henefer LDS Ward Chapel. Friends call Walker Mortuary, Coalville, Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday at chapel two hours prior to services. Burial Henefer Cemetery." Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Feb 1967. 2. "Acel L. Hales. Echo, Summit County - Acel Lenard Hales, 77, died of natural causes Feb 1 at his home. Born April 19, 1889, Junction, to Charles Henry and Jemina Adair Hales. Married Sarah Edna Cooper, Dec. 21, 1908, Junction. Solemnized Salt Lake LDS Temple, Union Pacific Railroad employee, retired. Served Echo Ward bishopric, 15 years. Former ward clerk, sunday School Superintendent, YMMIA teacher. Teacher, high priest group. Survivors: widow; sons, daughters, Acel Leo, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Virl, Evanston, Wyo.; Mrs. Owen (Nellie) Roberts, Henefer, Summit County; Mrs. Gilbert (Zelma) Roberts, Rock Springs, Wyo.; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Oral W., Salt Lake City. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. Henefer LDS Ward Chapel. Friends call Walker Mortuary, Coalville, Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday at chapel two hours prior to services. Burial Henefer Cemetery." Deseret News, 2 Feb 1967. SOURCES_MISC: 1. 18 Dec 2002 website | Hales, Acel Lenard (I139)
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| 1758 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1920 US: Springfield Ward 2, Hampden, Massachusetts, p. 6 of 29, 3 Jan 1920, 51 Hebron St., house 31, family 61: Isacar Jurist, 54, md., imm. 1900, na. 1906, Romania, Rom Rom, no profession - jobber. Sarah, wife, 48, imm. 1901, na., Rom Rom Rom. Mildred, dau., 21, imm. 1901, Rom Rom Rom. Sadie, dau, 19, imm. 1901, Rom Rom Rom. Lottie, dau, 17, NY Rom Rom. Samuel, son, 15, NY Rom Rom. Gussie, dau., 13, NY Rom Rom. Lilian, dau, 11, NY Rom Rom. 1930 US: Holyoke, Hampden, Mass., p. 6 of 42, 5 Apr 1930, 180 Walnut St., house 47, family 77: Samuel Herzenburg, rents, $42.50, 58, md. at age 31, Rus Rus Rus, imm. 1907, naturalized, dry good merchant. Mildred, wife, 50, md. at age 23, Rus Rus Rus, saleswoman dry goods store. Jerry, son, 8, MA Rus Rus. BIRTH: 1.Mildred Jurist was born in Jasce, Romania (spelling uncertain) per grandson John at Jherzenberg@lifebridgehealth.org. MARRIAGE: 1. Date and place are unsubstantiated guesses only by Kerry Petersen. DEATH: 1. Ancestry.com's "Massachusetts Death Index": Mildred Herzenberg, d. 12 Feb 1970 in Springfield, cert. no. 007449. 2. Social Security Death Index: Mildred Herzenberg, b. 23 Aug 1895, d. Feb 1970, last residence was Springfield, Hampden, MA. 3. Ancestry.com's "JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Register (JOWBR)": "Mildred Herzenberg, b. 23 Aug 1894, d. 12 Feb 1970, age 75, burial cemetery in Massachusetts plat CM45, spouse name: Samuel, father's name: Yechezkel." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Website of Peter Bruce Herzenberg of London, England (since relocated to South Africa). Website is no longer functioning as of 7 Aug 2007. Copies of much of his data from the website in my possession. | Jurist, Mildred (I4225)
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| 1759 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1920 US: Twp. #3, Los Banos, Merced, California, 9 Jan 1920, p. 105, household 210 with several people living there apparently unrelated except: Charles E. Riedle, 36, s, NY NY NY, postmaster. Fred H. Riedle, brother, 33, s, NY NY NY, contractor and builder. Herbert, brother, 22, s, NY NY NY, carpenter. 10 houses away is: Charles M. Watkins, rents, 56, MO US US, constable. Ethel C., wife, 42, CA ME IL, proprietor of a boarding house. Carrie, dau., 20, CA MO CA, dept. store clerk. Sephez, dau., 18, CA MO CA. Two boarders. BIOGRAPHY: 1. Ancestry.com's "WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918": Fred H. Riedle, living in Los Banos, CA, b. 18 Aug 1887 at New York, New York, natural born citizen, self-employed in Los Banos as a builder and designer, single, caucasian, tall, slender, brown eyes, dark hair, not bald, no disabilities, registered at Los Banos, Merced, CA, 5 Jun 1917. 2. Father: Charles F. Riedel, b. in Germany. DEATH: 1. Online Social Security Index: Fred Riedle, ssn 550-46-9024 issued in California (1951), b. 18 Aug 1887, d. Feb 1974, last residence was Los Banos, Merced, California. | Riedle, Fred Henry (I3607)
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| 1760 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1930 US: 3rd Ward - 21-22 precinct, p. 9b, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 650 Eighth St., household 207, 13 Apr 1930: Frank Peterson, $2000, 28, md. at age 24, UT Den UT, shipping clerk at wholesale hardware store. Irene, 25, md. at age 21, UT UT UT. Shirley, dau., 1 11/12 UT UT UT. BIRTH: 1. FHL film 25659 Ogden 8th Ward Form E Reports, 1928, p. 514, report of Births and Blessings: Shirley Peterson, dau. of Franklin and Irene Hales, b. 10 Jun 1928 in Ogden, blessed 2 Sep. 1928 by Hans Helgeson. OBITUARY: 1. Funeral announcement and obituary accessed 4 Jul 2015 at http://www.lindquistmortuary.com/mindex.php?id=558301&type=obit: "Shirley (Petersen) Dunbar, b. Sun., Jun. 10, 1928 - d. Wed., Jul. 1, 2015 Visitation 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue., Jul. 07, 2015 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Wed., Jul. 08, 2015 Location: Lindquist Ogden Mortuary Graveside Service 11:00 AM Wed., Jul. 08, 2015 Location: Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on July 1, 2015. Shirley was born on June 10, 1928 to Paul Franklin and Irene Hales Petersen. Shirley grew up in Ogden, Utah. In 1946 she graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State University. During that time she worked at Mountain States Telephone as an Operator. On August 26, 1949 she married Joseph Robb "Bob" Dunbar in Ogden, Utah. Shirley was a member of the Ogden Golf and Country Club where she served as President of the Ladies Association. You would see her playing bridge, bowling, and golfing in her spare time. Her love of card and dice games was shared with her family at dinners and family vacations. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shirley is survived by her husband, Bob Dunbar; her son, Scott (Marlene) Dunbar of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; her daughter, Diane (Mike) Clark of Roy, Utah; grandchildren, Adam (Erin) Clark, Steve (Sabrina) Clark, Kristy (Marcus) Montoya, Tami (Jason) Clark, Brett (Cody) Christensen, Brooke (Cody) Orgill, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jack; and son, Brent. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Special thanks to Applegate Hospice and the staff at Mountain Ridge Assisted Living for their caring services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to your favorite charity." BAPTISM: 1. FHL film 25659 Ogden 8th Ward Form E Reports, 1936, p. 904, Report of Baptisms and Confirmations: Shirley Peterson, dau. of Paul Franklin and Irene Hales, b. 10 Jun 1928 in Ogden, bapt. 2 Aug 1936 by Glen J. Behling, conf. 2 Aug 1936 by Rulon P. Peterson. | Petersen, Shirley (I58)
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| 1761 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 1930 US: 4th Ward, 32nd Precinct, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 252B, 12 Apr 1930: Pete Peterson, owns home worth $5,000, 59, m. at 26 years, Den Den Den, emigrated 1879, hardware salesman. Mary A. 53, m. at 20 years, UT Eng Eng. Thelma Hansen, dau., 23, m., m. at 21, UT Den UT. Warner Hansen, grandson, 11/12, UT US UT. Harry E. Koepke, rents at $20, 31, m. at 26, Colorado Michigan Kansas, railroad carpenter. Helen F. Koepke, wife, 26, m. at 20, Montana Den UT. Joyce Koepke, dau., 4 5/12?, UT CO MT. BIOGRAPHY: 1. Tombstone reports "F1 U.S. Navy WW1." BIRTH: 1. Per obituary. 2. Per cemetery record cited below. 3. Variant birthplace is reported in the Online Ordinance Index: 25 Aug 1898 at Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado. Parents are noted as William Ernest Koepke and Matilda Adeline Greene. This entry is quite modern in 1998 at the Vernal temple. MARRIAGE: 1. Per obituary. DEATH: 1. Tombstone in Ogden Utah Pioneer Cemetery shows birth as 25 Aug 1898 and death as 8 Jul 1972. Approximately 18 total relatives (Osbornes, Burnhopes, Petersens, McCarrels, and Koepkes) buried in near proximity. 2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Harry Elmer Koepke, b. 25 Aug 1898 at Denver, CO, d. 8 Jul 1972 at Ogden, UT, parents are William Earnest Koepke and Matilda Greene, bur. D-4-14-1E. OBITUARY: 1. "Harry Elmer Koepke, 73, of 1156 Capital, died Saturday night at his home of a heart attack. Mr. Koepke was born Aug. 25, 1898, in Denver, Col., a son of William Earnest and Matilda Green Koepke. He was married to Helen F. Petersen on Aug. 20, 1924, in Ogden. He had worked as a carpenter for the railroad, and had been employed by Del Monte Canning Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1965. He served with the Navy during World War 1. He was educated in Denver, Colo., and came to Ogden 50 years ago. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and former member of Woodmen of the World and Moose Lodge. Surviving are his widow of Ogden; two daughters, Mrs. Dick (Joyce) Ackley, Vancouver, Wash.; Mrs. LaRae McCarrel, Chula Vista, Calif.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Nina Shlop, Baldwin Park, Calif. Funeral services will be announced by Lindquist and Sons Mortuary." Ogden Standard-Examiner, Mon., 10 Jul 1972, photo accompanies obituary. | Koepke, Harry Elmer (I1003)
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| 1762 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 2. The will of Nicholas Doe was contested. This action names the children of Nicholas Doe, when one of the children is deceased, and names their children. These documents are held at Canterbury Cathedral Archives. Ecclesiastical cause papers DCb/J/J/40/32 10 May 1627 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=054-dcb_4-2_3&cid=1-1-15-32#1-1-15-32 Contents: Plaintiff: John DUCKE exor; Jas & Isaac DOE, Barbara D als DUCKE bros & sist; Rob BROCKHULL son of Ann DOE als B als MILLES sist decd; John & Mary ELY, Eliz E als MUNNE, Jas E, Ann E als GREENSTREETE, Jane E als ROOKE & Thomazine E childn of Thomazine DOE als E sist decd; Eliz DOE als KINGSNODE, Joan & Alice DOE daus of Arthur D bro decd; Eliz DOE als BACKETT dau of Steph D bro decd; Nich & Mgt DOE childn of Nich D kin decd; Documents: Alleg & sent; Case: Test Rob DOE clk Hollingbourne My interpretation of this document: Plaintiff: John DUCKE executor; Jamess & Isaac DOE, Barbara Doe alias DUCKE brothers & sister; Rob BROCKHULL son of Ann DOE alias Brockhull[first husband] alias MILLES[second husband] sister deceased; John & Mary ELY, Eliz Ely alias MUNNE, Jas Ely, Ann Ely aliass GREENSTREETE, Jane Ely alias ROOKE & Thomazine Ely children of Thomazine DOE alias Ely sister deceased; Elizabeth DOE alias KINGSNODE, Joan & Alice DOE daughters of Arthur Doe brother deceased; Elizabeth DOE alias BACKETT daughter of Stephen Doe brother deceased; Nicholas & Margaret DOE children of Nicholas Doe kin deceased; Documents: Allegation & sent; Case: Test Rob DOE clerk Hollingbourne. | Doe, Nicholas (I951)
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| 1763 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 2. Website of Roy L. Hales "Solomon Clinch (Our Ancestor) (c 10 Jul 1631 - buried 28 Oct 1690) married Frances. He was 23 when the 1664 assessment was taken and did not own a house at that time. His wife, Francis, was buried at St. John the Baptist, Doddington, Kent, on Feb 10 1682 (Age ~ 39 years) [My note: The burial for Frances is incorrect; she acted as a witness on 10 Feb 1682/3 of the burial on 6 Feb 1682/3 of ffrancis, the dau. of Daniel and Mary Clark who was buried "in wool".] Their Children: William Clinch, (bur. 31 May 1663, Otterden) William Clinch, (Our Ancestor) (c 1 May 1664, Otterden - 15 Nov 1644 to 31 Dec 1744, Bicknor) Edward Clinch (c. 4 Aug 1667, Otterden) Thomas Clinch (c. 13 Nov 1672, Otterden)" BIRTH: 1. Checked Otterden Parish records and no christening or marriage was found for any "Frances" that fits our parameters. Same with Doddington parish. DEATH: 1. She would have died after 10 Feb 1682/3 per Burial records in Doddington in which she acts as a witness calls her the wife of Solomon Clinch of Otterden. FHL film 2354260, items 5-13, Doddington, Kent, parish records: "ffrancis the daughter of Daniel and Mary Clark a child was buried upon ye sixt day of february, and ffrancis the wife of Solomon Clinch of Otterden parish made oath befor Mr. Connoway Minister of the Witchline? upon the tenth day of february that she sayd ffrancis Clark was buried in woolen according to the Act for burying in woollen." 2. The church records for Otterden were searched and even though her husband's burial is found there, Frances is not found. | Frances (I3651)
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| 1764 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG, 1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. Transcribed copy of letter found in the Gillett family file at the Windsor Connecticut Historical Society: "Somerset Record Office Obridge Road, Taunton, TA2 7PU County Archivist: Derek M. M. Shorrocks, M.A. Telephone: Taunton 87600 & 78805 (2 lines) 11 July, 1979. [Addressed to:] Mr. R.P. Gillette, Box 75A, RFD 1, Mason, NH, 03048 Dear Mr. Gillette, Thank your for your letter of 2nd July, 1979. The clergyman who was rector of Chaffcombe during the period you describe was the Rev. William Gillett (not Edward). Nothing certain is known of his origins or education and he does not appear to have studied at Oxford or Cambridge. A William Gyllett signs a bishop's transcript of 1599 as curate of Chillington (only two miles east of Chaffcombe) and the will of a John Gillett of Chillington (the original destroyed by bombing during the last war) was proved in 1618. He might have been William's father. William was instituted as rector of Chaffcombe on 4th February, 1610 (new style) and held the living until his death. His will does not survive but we hold an inventory of his possessions, valued at over ₤100, taken on 2nd April, 1641, probably within a few days of his death. There is every likelihood that he was buried at Chaffcombe. The parish registers of Chaffcombe survive only from 1678 although isolated bishop's transcripts supply the baptism of three of his sons: Elias on 11 February, 1611/12, Thomas on 27th March, 1621 and Andrew in April, 1623. [signature] DM. M. Shorrocks." 3. The newsletter "Gillett Pride 'n' Joy," vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 11-13, copy from Gillett family file at the Windsor Historical Society, has an article entitled "Flora Clark - Vol. 1." Flora Clark appears to be the submitter of information concerning the "Bear Bible." I note the following which I extract from her article: "Rev. William Gylett had a clergyman son, Silas or Elias, whose Oxford dates are as follows: ' "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hall Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635.' (Reference: Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, edited by Joseph Foster, Oxford, 1891, vol., p. 568.)" 4. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet. The records of the Manor of Chaffcombe Buller, within which our Gilletts held some leases, are incomplete but there are three items of interest (ref. DD/SS, Bundle 30): 10 Aug 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four close of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 23 Oct 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Phillippa and William, his children, 20s. The first two of these leases appear to be renewals of already existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths, respectively, of Jeremiah and Elias. The thing is, however, not a renewal. The William Gillett leading off the first two leases was, I believe, the same man in each case and identical with the son of that name mentioned in the 1641 will of the rector [Rev. William Gillett]. The Jeremiah joined with him in the first lease was probably his brother of that name. Mr. Jacobus was inclined to think he had been in America and had served in the Pequot War but neither Mrs. Spencer nor I are of that opinion now. We get, however, an approximate date for the death of the brother of Jonathan and Nathan Gillet of Connecticut. The Elias recently dead when the lease of 17 Oct 1687 was signed was neither the Elias baptized 11 Feb 1611/12 nor the Elias who is described as of Misterton, clerk, in the third item, but a son of the William with whom he is joined in the lease. This Elias would appear to have died in 1687 leaving a daughter Mary, great-granddaughter of the first Rev. William Gyllett (d. 1641). The Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, was certainly a member of this family but we cannot as yet prove that he was a son of the Elias baptized 11 Feb 1611/12, though this is the most probable connection. Elias born 1612, is recorded by Joseph Foster, 'Alumni Oxonnienses 1500-1744 (Oxford 1891) 2:568, as of New Inn hall, Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 aet. 20, B.A. 7 June 1632, MA 23 April 1635, and is alleged to have succeeded his father as rector of Chaffcombe, but the father was immediately succeeded on 22 Nov. 1642 by Peter Cox (F.W. Weaver, 'Somerset Incumbents' (Bristol 1889) p. 327). Foster says that the younger Elias was of Christ Church, certainly the most prestigious of the Oxford colleges, ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675, priest 20 Dec 167? [smeared number], instituted rector of Misterton, which is about ten miles east of Chaffcombe, 15 Feb. 1680/1, in succession to Jacob Tompkins (Weaver 401; 'Somerset & Dorset Notes & Queries 7:41, 89), where he remained until he died in 1703. Mr. Shorrocks quotes the Misterton registers as stating the Elyas Gyllet, vicar of Misterton was buried at Chaffcombe, 21 June 1703, but that there is a gap in the Chaffcombe burials 1697-1704. According to these registers he had a son Philip baptized 10 June 1685, and a son William Baptized 8 Feb 1686/7. The mother of these two sons was named Mary, which is congruent with the third lease cited above, but the lease says 'Philippa' and the baptismal register calls the child Phi?? [print smeared] a son. We think the child was more probably a son than a daughter. The younger son William matriculated at Wadham College, 7 March 1703/4, aet. 18, M.A. 1712, after which he disappears from our view. Mr. Shorrocks, well aware that the rector's will mentions a brother living in 1641 named Richard, calls attention to a the fact that among other Gillett references in the Bruton parish registers were two men of this name, one who married Joan Esberg on 11 Aug. 1567 (a possible pair of candidates to be parents of the rector) and another whom married Ursela Shute on 12 June 1638. One marriage is too early, the other too late, to be that of the rector's brother." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool. Children of Rev. William Gylett 1. William Gylett Jr.- b. before 1609, place unknown. His father left him land called Bomers lease, upon the condition that he pay one annuity, 12 pounds to his sister, Hebiah, 4 pounds, to his sister, Mary, 4 pounds, and to his brother, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. William Jr. also received the residual goods of his father's estate.Jonathan & Nathan probably received their share when they left for New England. Nathan evidently retained land in England after he emigrated, which he turned; overto his father by a letter of attorney. In his will, Rev. William listed his son, William as the next reversioner of this land and in his will stated, "shall surrender this unto Thomas (his brother), when requested. Thomas was about 20 at the time. There are three Gillett leases in the records of the manor of Chaffcomb Buller. On 17 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to a William Gillett of Chaffcomb, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcomb, and took a lease of the reversion of the like of Mary, dau. of Elias Gillett, 16 s. On 10 Aug. 1676, a William & Jeremiah Gillett (prob.-sons of Rev. William Gylett), held for their lives, successfully, a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, v.s. 2 closes called Morell & Millmore of acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden & Three Parkocke, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son, William, at a rent of 16 shillings a year. The above two leases may have been renewals of already, existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths of Jeremiah & Elias Gillett. On 28 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton (about 10 miles east of Chaffcomb), clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcomb Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or lives of Mary Gillett, his wife & Phillips (Philip, his son), 20 shillings. The Elias was pos. s. of Elias, bpt. 1611/12. Children of William Gillet Jr. a. Prob. Elias Gillett- d.a. 1687. Children of Elias Gillett i. Mary Gillett 2. Jonathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 3. Nathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 4. Jeremiah Gillett- b. before 1609. His father left him, "my chattel (lease) of court ground. Some sources say he came to New England with his brothers and then returned to England, but there appears to be no evidence to support this claim. 5. Hebiah Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 6. Mary Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 7. Elias Gillett- bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe, Somerset. He attended New Inn Hall, Oxford, matriculated, 7 May 1632 (age 20), B.A. 7 June 1632, M.A. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but his father was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox, on 22 Nov. 1642. Children of Elias Gillett" a. Elias Gillett Jr.- He attended Christchurch, the most prestigious Oxford College, ordained deacon, 19 Sept. 1675, priest, 20 Dec. 1679 and was instituted rector of Misterton. Somerset. 15 Feb. 1680/1, about 10 miles east of Chaffcombe. He remained there until he died in 1703. He was bu. 21 June 1730, Chaffcombe. Children of Elias Gillett Jr. & Mary: i. Philip Gillett- b. 10 June 1685, Misterton, Somerset. ii. William Gillett- bpt. 8 Feb. 1686/7, Misterton, Somerset. iii. Pos. Elias Gillett III. 8. Thomas Gillett- bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He was about 20 when his father died. His brother, Nathan, turned land over to his father, which, after his father's death, reverted to brother, William, and it was to be given to Thomas upon request. 9. Andrew Gillett- bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more is known of him." 6. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 7. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more known." | Gillett, Elias (I2248)
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| 1765 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG, 1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. "The American Genealogist," No. 223, Vol. 56, No. 3, July 1980, Article "Nathan Gillett's Earlier Descendants," by George E. McCracken: "We must now pay attention to Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett who died at Simsbury 24 Mar 1707/8, buried the next day, an enigmatic figure who must belong to the Gillett family originally of Chaffcombe, Somerset. All of the evidence about him and his offspring was carefully studied by Donald Line Jacobus for a client, W.B. Murray of Peoria, Illinois, and printed in TAG 25:174-91. The scant information available is all derived from Simsbury, and there is no eveidence that he was ever of Windsor. On 14 May 1674 "Jeremy Gillett Senr" had a grant of 50 acres from the colony, which looks suspiciously like a grant for service as a veteran in the Pequot War of 1637, though this fact is not specifically stated. It may be that the service was performed by Jeremiah, brother of Jonathan and Nathan, and that he was in America at the time of the war but returned to England before 1641 when he is shown in his father's will to be there. It is not quite clear whether Mr. Jacobus thought that the brother was present in Connecticut in 1674, or that the Jeremiah afterwards call Sgt Jeremiah was present or about to be present and acquired the grant as heir to his father, the brother of Jonathan and Nathan, but it is certainly clear that Mr. Jacobus had considered the idea that the sergeant was a descendant of either Jonathan or Nathan and rejected this idea as impossible. With Mrs. S.C. Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, I have lately been engaged in a profitable correspondence, and she is inclined to believe that the sergeant was a son of Nathan, born later than the second Rebecca, and therefore born ca. 1658, though not recorded by Matthew Grant nor in the Colony records, or anywhere else as Nathan's son. This theory has engaged my attention for a considerable period but I supposed it was possible. The name Jeremiah does not appear in Grant's list of the children on page 40. If the sergeant were a tenth and youngest child of Nathan, the we are asked to believe that the careful Matthew Grant could have missed the birth of a child of a prominent resident of Windsor. Moreover, in the final years of his life Nathan carefully made deeds to convey his various properties to all of the then surviving children listed by Grant. There is no deed conveying anything to the sergeant. To be sure, Nathan's Windsor property ultimately was owned by a Jeremiah Gillett, but the history of this property is shown in Stile's "Windsor" 1:157, confirmed by the wills of both Jonathan and his son Jeremiah, to have been bought by Jonathan and bequeathed by him, ultimately, to his son Jeremiah. It should be noted that if Nathan did have a tenth child named Jeremiah, known to us as the sergeant, he would in 1674 have been Jeremiah Jr, since his first cousin of the same name was born in 1648, or, if the Jeremy Senr of 1674 was actually Jeremiah [bro. of Jonathan/Nathan], then he would have been Jeremy 3rd. Note, however, that I appear to have found some evidence to show that Jeremiah [bro. of Jonathan/Nathan] was recently dead in England in 1676 (see TAG 55:172). The fact that the Jeremiah who died in 1708 was a sergeant is a bit puzzling, since Mr. Jacobus's view was that his children were all born in England and that he did not actually appear in Simsbury much before about 1690 despite the grant as early as 1674. How a newcomer would be elected sergeant is difficult to understand. The chronology of the birth of his children preclude the possibility that the sergeant was actually Jeremiah [bro. of Jonathan/Nathan], who must have been one of the older children of the Rev. William Gyllett. The descendants of Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett may, however, claim without any doubt that they descend, somehow, from the Rev. Rector of Chaffcombe who died in 1641." 3. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Notes the following, but gives no documentation: "1630: Emigrated to Boston, Mass. on the "Mary and John" along with brothers Nathan, Jonathan, and Mary. 1637: Fought in Pequot War. Received 50 acre land grant. 1644: Returned to Somerset, England, to inherit his portion of father's estate. ca. 1678: His son Jeremiah (b. 1650) emigrated to colonies to claim his father's land grant in Simsbury, Conn." [Note: Mary coming to America, the Pequot land bounty, and Jeremiah Jr. coming to claim land in America are all disputed and unproven.] 4. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet. The records of the Manor of Chaffcombe Buller, within which our Gilletts held some leases, are incomplete but there are three items of interest (ref. DD/SS, Bundle 30): 10 Aug 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four close of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 23 Oct 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Phillippa and William, his children, 20s. The first two of these leases appear to be renewals of already existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths, respectively, of Jeremiah and Elias. The thing is, however, not a renewal. The William Gillett leading off the first two leases was, I believe, the same man in each case and identical with the son of that name mentioned in the 1641 will of the rector [Rev. William Gillett]. The Jeremiah joined with him in the first lease was probably his brother of that name. Mr. Jacobus was inclined to think he had been in America and had served in the Pequot War but neither Mrs. Spencer nor I are of that opinion now. We get, however, an approximate date for the death of the brother of Jonathan and Nathan Gillet of Connecticut. The Elias recently dead when the lease of 17 Oct 1687 was signed was neither the Elias baptized 11 Feb 1611/12 nor the Elias who is described as of Misterton, clerk, in the third item, but a son of the William with whom he is joined in the lease. This Elias would appear to have died in 1687 leaving a daughter Mary, great-granddaughter of the first Rev. William Gyllett (d. 1641). The Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, was certainly a member of this family but we cannot as yet prove that he was a son of the Elias baptized 11 Feb 1611/12, though this is the most probable connection. Elias born 1612, is recorded by Joseph Foster, 'Alumni Oxonnienses 1500-1744 (Oxford 1891) 2:568, as of New Inn hall, Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 aet. 20, B.A. 7 June 1632, MA 23 April 1635, and is alleged to have succeeded his father as rector of Chaffcombe, but the father was immediately succeeded on 22 Nov. 1642 by Peter Cox (F.W. Weaver, 'Somerset Incumbents' (Bristol 1889) p. 327). Foster says that the younger Elias was of Christ Church, certainly the most prestigious of the Oxford colleges, ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675, priest 20 Dec 167? [smeared number], instituted rector of Misterton, which is about ten miles east of Chaffcombe, 15 Feb. 1680/1, in succession to Jacob Tompkins (Weaver 401; 'Somerset & Dorset Notes & Queries 7:41, 89), where he remained until he died in 1703. Mr. Shorrocks quotes the Misterton registers as stating the Elyas Gyllet, vicar of Misterton was buried at Chaffcombe, 21 June 1703, but that there is a gap in the Chaffcombe burials 1697-1704. According to these registers he had a son Philip baptized 10 June 1685, and a son William Baptized 8 Feb 1686/7. The mother of these two sons was named Mary, which is congruent with the third lease cited above, but the lease says 'Philippa' and the baptismal register calls the child Phi?? [print smeared] a son. We think the child was more probably a son than a daughter. The younger son William matriculated at Wadham College, 7 March 1703/4, aet. 18, M.A. 1712, after which he disappears from our view." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool. Children of Rev. William Gylett 1. William Gylett Jr.- b. before 1609, place unknown. His father left him land called Bomers lease, upon the condition that he pay one annuity, 12 pounds to his sister, Hebiah, 4 pounds, to his sister, Mary, 4 pounds, and to his brother, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. William Jr. also received the residual goods of his father's estate.Jonathan & Nathan probably received their share when they left for New England. Nathan evidently retained land in England after he emigrated, which he turned; overto his father by a letter of attorney. In his will, Rev. William listed his son, William as the next reversioner of this land and in his will stated, "shall surrender this unto Thomas (his brother), when requested. Thomas was about 20 at the time. There are three Gillett leases in the records of the manor of Chaffcomb Buller. On 17 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to a William Gillett of Chaffcomb, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcomb, and took a lease of the reversion of the like of Mary, dau. of Elias Gillett, 16 s. On 10 Aug. 1676, a William & Jeremiah Gillett (prob.-sons of Rev. William Gylett), held for their lives, successfully, a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, v.s. 2 closes called Morell & Millmore of acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden & Three Parkocke, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son, William, at a rent of 16 shillings a year. The above two leases may have been renewals of already, existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths of Jeremiah & Elias Gillett. On 28 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton (about 10 miles east of Chaffcomb), clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcomb Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or lives of Mary Gillett, his wife & Phillips (Philip, his son), 20 shillings. The Elias was pos. s. of Elias, bpt. 1611/12. Children of William Gillet Jr. a. Prob. Elias Gillett- d.a. 1687. Children of Elias Gillett i. Mary Gillett 2. Jonathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 3. Nathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 4. Jeremiah Gillett- b. before 1609. His father left him, "my chattel (lease) of court ground. Some sources say he came to New England with his brothers and then returned to England, but there appears to be no evidence to support this claim. 5. Hebiah Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 6. Mary Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 7. Elias Gillett- bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe, Somerset. He attended New Inn Hall, Oxford, matriculated, 7 May 1632 (age 20), B.A. 7 June 1632, M.A. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but his father was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox, on 22 Nov. 1642. Children of Elias Gillett" a. Elias Gillett Jr.- He attended Christchurch, the most prestigious Oxford College, ordained deacon, 19 Sept. 1675, priest, 20 Dec. 1679 and was instituted rector of Misterton. Somerset. 15 Feb. 1680/1, about 10 miles east of Chaffcombe. He remained there until he died in 1703. He was bu. 21 June 1730, Chaffcombe. Children of Elias Gillett Jr. & Mary: i. Philip Gillett- b. 10 June 1685, Misterton, Somerset. ii. William Gillett- bpt. 8 Feb. 1686/7, Misterton, Somerset. iii. Pos. Elias Gillett III. 8. Thomas Gillett- bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He was about 20 when his father died. His brother, Nathan, turned land over to his father, which, after his father's death, reverted to brother, William, and it was to be given to Thomas upon request. 9. Andrew Gillett- bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more is known of him." 6. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 7. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Jeremiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Died in England, after 10 Aug. 1676. He m. ___, probably in England. He probably came with brother on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. He went to Windsor, CT. and was no doubt a soldier in the Pequot Indian War 1637. He returned to England, probably to claim land after his father died in 1641. Little is known about him in England, except he had a family and a son Jeremiah Jr. In 1678, Jeremiah Sr. received a land grant from Simsbury, CT., supposedly for his military service in 1637. He never returned to New England to claim this land but his son, called Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett (Jr.) did come over and settled on it in Simsbury. He married and left descendants, possibly eight children, before he died 24 March 1707/8, Simsbury, CT. (See Search Series, Vol.13, pp. 58-71). Child: a. Jeremiah Gillett, Jr. - Born in England. Died 24 Mar. 1707/8, Simsbury, CT. He m. He came from England to claim his father's land in Simsbury, CT, probably soon after 1678. He probably had eight children. (Ref: TAG 25:174 and Search Series, Vol. 13, pp. 58-71) Jeremiah had at least one child but the number of grandchildren is unknown. Between them Jonathan, Nathan and Jeremiah Gillett had at least twenty children and 109 grandchildren." 8. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. 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| 1766 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG, 1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet. The records of the Manor of Chaffcombe Buller, within which our Gilletts held some leases, are incomplete but there are three items of interest (ref. DD/SS, Bundle 30): 10 Aug 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four close of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 23 Oct 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Phillippa and William, his children, 20s. The first two of these leases appear to be renewals of already existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths, respectively, of Jeremiah and Elias. The thing is, however, not a renewal. The William Gillett leading off the first two leases was, I believe, the same man in each case and identical with the son of that name mentioned in the 1641 will of the rector [Rev. William Gillett]. The Jeremiah joined with him in the first lease was probably his brother of that name. Mr. Jacobus was inclined to think he had been in America and had served in the Pequot War but neither Mrs. Spencer nor I are of that opinion now. We get, however, an approximate date for the death of the brother of Jonathan and Nathan Gillet of Connecticut. The Elias recently dead when the lease of 17 Oct 1687 was signed was neither the Elias baptized 11 Feb 1611/12 nor the Elias who is described as of Misterton, clerk, in the third item, but a son of the William with whom he is joined in the lease. This Elias would appear to have died in 1687 leaving a daughter Mary, great-granddaughter of the first Rev. William Gyllett (d. 1641). The Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, was certainly a member of this family but we cannot as yet prove that he was a son of the Elias baptized 11 Feb 1611/12, though this is the most probable connection. Elias born 1612, is recorded by Joseph Foster, 'Alumni Oxonnienses 1500-1744 (Oxford 1891) 2:568, as of New Inn hall, Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 aet. 20, B.A. 7 June 1632, MA 23 April 1635, and is alleged to have succeeded his father as rector of Chaffcombe, but the father was immediately succeeded on 22 Nov. 1642 by Peter Cox (F.W. Weaver, 'Somerset Incumbents' (Bristol 1889) p. 327). Foster says that the younger Elias was of Christ Church, certainly the most prestigious of the Oxford colleges, ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675, priest 20 Dec 167? [smeared number], instituted rector of Misterton, which is about ten miles east of Chaffcombe, 15 Feb. 1680/1, in succession to Jacob Tompkins (Weaver 401; 'Somerset & Dorset Notes & Queries 7:41, 89), where he remained until he died in 1703. Mr. Shorrocks quotes the Misterton registers as stating the Elyas Gyllet, vicar of Misterton was buried at Chaffcombe, 21 June 1703, but that there is a gap in the Chaffcombe burials 1697-1704. According to these registers he had a son Philip baptized 10 June 1685, and a son William Baptized 8 Feb 1686/7. The mother of these two sons was named Mary, which is congruent with the third lease cited above, but the lease says 'Philippa' and the baptismal register calls the child Phi?? [print smeared] a son. We think the child was more probably a son than a daughter. The younger son William matriculated at Wadham College, 7 March 1703/4, aet. 18, M.A. 1712, after which he disappears from our view." 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool. Children of Rev. William Gylett 1. William Gylett Jr.- b. before 1609, place unknown. His father left him land called Bomers lease, upon the condition that he pay one annuity, 12 pounds to his sister, Hebiah, 4 pounds, to his sister, Mary, 4 pounds, and to his brother, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. William Jr. also received the residual goods of his father's estate.Jonathan & Nathan probably received their share when they left for New England. Nathan evidently retained land in England after he emigrated, which he turned; overto his father by a letter of attorney. In his will, Rev. William listed his son, William as the next reversioner of this land and in his will stated, "shall surrender this unto Thomas (his brother), when requested. Thomas was about 20 at the time. There are three Gillett leases in the records of the manor of Chaffcomb Buller. On 17 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to a William Gillett of Chaffcomb, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcomb, and took a lease of the reversion of the like of Mary, dau. of Elias Gillett, 16 s. On 10 Aug. 1676, a William & Jeremiah Gillett (prob.-sons of Rev. William Gylett), held for their lives, successfully, a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, v.s. 2 closes called Morell & Millmore of acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden & Three Parkocke, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son, William, at a rent of 16 shillings a year. The above two leases may have been renewals of already, existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths of Jeremiah & Elias Gillett. On 28 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton (about 10 miles east of Chaffcomb), clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcomb Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or lives of Mary Gillett, his wife & Phillips (Philip, his son), 20 shillings. The Elias was pos. s. of Elias, bpt. 1611/12. Children of William Gillet Jr. a. Prob. Elias Gillett- d.a. 1687. Children of Elias Gillett i. Mary Gillett 2. Jonathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 3. Nathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 4. Jeremiah Gillett- b. before 1609. His father left him, "my chattel (lease) of court ground. Some sources say he came to New England with his brothers and then returned to England, but there appears to be no evidence to support this claim. 5. Hebiah Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 6. Mary Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 7. Elias Gillett- bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe, Somerset. He attended New Inn Hall, Oxford, matriculated, 7 May 1632 (age 20), B.A. 7 June 1632, M.A. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but his father was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox, on 22 Nov. 1642. Children of Elias Gillett" a. Elias Gillett Jr.- He attended Christchurch, the most prestigious Oxford College, ordained deacon, 19 Sept. 1675, priest, 20 Dec. 1679 and was instituted rector of Misterton. Somerset. 15 Feb. 1680/1, about 10 miles east of Chaffcombe. He remained there until he died in 1703. He was bu. 21 June 1730, Chaffcombe. Children of Elias Gillett Jr. & Mary: i. Philip Gillett- b. 10 June 1685, Misterton, Somerset. ii. William Gillett- bpt. 8 Feb. 1686/7, Misterton, Somerset. iii. Pos. Elias Gillett III. 8. Thomas Gillett- bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He was about 20 when his father died. His brother, Nathan, turned land over to his father, which, after his father's death, reverted to brother, William, and it was to be given to Thomas upon request. 9. Andrew Gillett- bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more is known of him." BIRTH: 1. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet..." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more known." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Gillett, William (I2245)
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| 1767 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG, 1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Notes that Mary may have emigrated to America with brothers Jonathan, Jeremiah, and Nathan; however, no substantiation is given for this statement. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool. Children of Rev. William Gylett 1. William Gylett Jr.- b. before 1609, place unknown. His father left him land called Bomers lease, upon the condition that he pay one annuity, 12 pounds to his sister, Hebiah, 4 pounds, to his sister, Mary, 4 pounds, and to his brother, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. William Jr. also received the residual goods of his father's estate.Jonathan & Nathan probably received their share when they left for New England. Nathan evidently retained land in England after he emigrated, which he turned; overto his father by a letter of attorney. In his will, Rev. William listed his son, William as the next reversioner of this land and in his will stated, "shall surrender this unto Thomas (his brother), when requested. Thomas was about 20 at the time. There are three Gillett leases in the records of the manor of Chaffcomb Buller. On 17 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to a William Gillett of Chaffcomb, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcomb, and took a lease of the reversion of the like of Mary, dau. of Elias Gillett, 16 s. On 10 Aug. 1676, a William & Jeremiah Gillett (prob.-sons of Rev. William Gylett), held for their lives, successfully, a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, v.s. 2 closes called Morell & Millmore of acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden & Three Parkocke, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son, William, at a rent of 16 shillings a year. The above two leases may have been renewals of already, existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths of Jeremiah & Elias Gillett. On 28 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton (about 10 miles east of Chaffcomb), clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcomb Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or lives of Mary Gillett, his wife & Phillips (Philip, his son), 20 shillings. The Elias was pos. s. of Elias, bpt. 1611/12. Children of William Gillet Jr. a. Prob. Elias Gillett- d.a. 1687. Children of Elias Gillett i. Mary Gillett 2. Jonathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 3. Nathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 4. Jeremiah Gillett- b. before 1609. His father left him, "my chattel (lease) of court ground. Some sources say he came to New England with his brothers and then returned to England, but there appears to be no evidence to support this claim. 5. Hebiah Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 6. Mary Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 7. Elias Gillett- bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe, Somerset. He attended New Inn Hall, Oxford, matriculated, 7 May 1632 (age 20), B.A. 7 June 1632, M.A. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but his father was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox, on 22 Nov. 1642. Children of Elias Gillett" a. Elias Gillett Jr.- He attended Christchurch, the most prestigious Oxford College, ordained deacon, 19 Sept. 1675, priest, 20 Dec. 1679 and was instituted rector of Misterton. Somerset. 15 Feb. 1680/1, about 10 miles east of Chaffcombe. He remained there until he died in 1703. He was bu. 21 June 1730, Chaffcombe. Children of Elias Gillett Jr. & Mary: i. Philip Gillett- b. 10 June 1685, Misterton, Somerset. ii. William Gillett- bpt. 8 Feb. 1686/7, Misterton, Somerset. iii. Pos. Elias Gillett III. 8. Thomas Gillett- bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He was about 20 when his father died. His brother, Nathan, turned land over to his father, which, after his father's death, reverted to brother, William, and it was to be given to Thomas upon request. 9. Andrew Gillett- bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more is known of him." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more known." BIRTH: 1. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet..." | Gillett, Mary (I2243)
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| 1768 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG, 1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. Subsequent generations of Gilletts use the name Abiah probably name after this individual. For example see the daughter of her brother Nathan. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool. Children of Rev. William Gylett 1. William Gylett Jr.- b. before 1609, place unknown. His father left him land called Bomers lease, upon the condition that he pay one annuity, 12 pounds to his sister, Hebiah, 4 pounds, to his sister, Mary, 4 pounds, and to his brother, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. William Jr. also received the residual goods of his father's estate.Jonathan & Nathan probably received their share when they left for New England. Nathan evidently retained land in England after he emigrated, which he turned; overto his father by a letter of attorney. In his will, Rev. William listed his son, William as the next reversioner of this land and in his will stated, "shall surrender this unto Thomas (his brother), when requested. Thomas was about 20 at the time. There are three Gillett leases in the records of the manor of Chaffcomb Buller. On 17 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to a William Gillett of Chaffcomb, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcomb, and took a lease of the reversion of the like of Mary, dau. of Elias Gillett, 16 s. On 10 Aug. 1676, a William & Jeremiah Gillett (prob.-sons of Rev. William Gylett), held for their lives, successfully, a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, v.s. 2 closes called Morell & Millmore of acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden & Three Parkocke, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son, William, at a rent of 16 shillings a year. The above two leases may have been renewals of already, existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths of Jeremiah & Elias Gillett. On 28 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton (about 10 miles east of Chaffcomb), clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcomb Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or lives of Mary Gillett, his wife & Phillips (Philip, his son), 20 shillings. The Elias was pos. s. of Elias, bpt. 1611/12. Children of William Gillet Jr. a. Prob. Elias Gillett- d.a. 1687. Children of Elias Gillett i. Mary Gillett 2. Jonathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 3. Nathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 4. Jeremiah Gillett- b. before 1609. His father left him, "my chattel (lease) of court ground. Some sources say he came to New England with his brothers and then returned to England, but there appears to be no evidence to support this claim. 5. Hebiah Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 6. Mary Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 7. Elias Gillett- bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe, Somerset. He attended New Inn Hall, Oxford, matriculated, 7 May 1632 (age 20), B.A. 7 June 1632, M.A. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but his father was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox, on 22 Nov. 1642. Children of Elias Gillett" a. Elias Gillett Jr.- He attended Christchurch, the most prestigious Oxford College, ordained deacon, 19 Sept. 1675, priest, 20 Dec. 1679 and was instituted rector of Misterton. Somerset. 15 Feb. 1680/1, about 10 miles east of Chaffcombe. He remained there until he died in 1703. He was bu. 21 June 1730, Chaffcombe. Children of Elias Gillett Jr. & Mary: i. Philip Gillett- b. 10 June 1685, Misterton, Somerset. ii. William Gillett- bpt. 8 Feb. 1686/7, Misterton, Somerset. iii. Pos. Elias Gillett III. 8. Thomas Gillett- bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He was about 20 when his father died. His brother, Nathan, turned land over to his father, which, after his father's death, reverted to brother, William, and it was to be given to Thomas upon request. 9. Andrew Gillett- bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more is known of him." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more known." BIRTH: 1. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet..." | Gillett, Habiah (I2242)
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| 1769 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG,1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. "The New England Historical and Genealogical Register," v. 162, April 2008, p. 113, article: "Various English Wills Relating to New England Colonists: Gillett, Swaine, Cheney, and Tutty-Knight-Whitman," by Leslie Mahler: "New Evidence in the English Ancestry of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett of Windsor, Connecticut. The critical clue to the English ancestry of brothers Jonathan and Nathan Gillett of Windsor, Connecticut, was published a century ago by James H. Lea and John R. Hutchinson. They presented an abstract of the will of William Gillett, parson of Chaffcombe, Somerset, dated 1641, proved 16 April 1641, (1) which mentions 'land which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of Attorney,' as well as son Jeremiah and daughter Abiah (these two names were used by the Gillett family in Windsor). The will includes a statemeny regarding 'all my children in England,' implying that some children were overseas. A later article by George McCracken located a few more items relating to the Gillett family in England from bishops transcripts. (2) Work coordinated by Burton Spear in the 1990s located a marriage license dated 18 September 1609 for William Gillett, clerk and curate of Kingstone, Somerset, and 'Habiathia' Pye of Donyatt, Somerset. (3) The will of Rev. William Tyes, dated 1 April 1623, proved 28 June 1623, (4) proves that Jonathan Gillett was a son of Rev. William Gillett (emphasis added): 'William Tyes by the p(ro)vidence of god pastor of the Church of Donniate w(i)thin the dioces of Bathe and Wells... give unto the Church of Donniate to be imployed in necessary uses about the same at the discretion of my executor within one yeare nexte after my decease ffortye shillings Item I give to the poore of the same p(ar)ishe whose names are menco(n)ed at the later end of this my last will and testament tenn pound Item I give to the poore people of the p(ar)ishe of Bromham in Wiltes where I was born ffoure pound Item I give to the poore of p(ar)ishe of Ilmi(n)ster ffortye shillings Item I give to the poore of Sainte James p(ar)ishe in Taunton but especiallye to them of Cannon Streate fforty shillings All w(hi)ch sev(er)all sumes I will to be distributed by my executor within one yeare nexte after my decease Item I give unto my wife Julian Tyes twenty pound and alsoe those two bonds by vertue where of there is ten pound yearely during her life five pound from my brother James Tyes in respecte of the Tenement that he enioyeth in Wiltes(hire) whereof I stand above fforty pound of the fyne and five pound from my kinsman Elias Tyes Clarke in Consideracon of a Tenem(en)t that I bought for him in Ileminster and payed the whole fyne Also I give unto my saied wife my househouldstuffe Item I give unto my brother John Tyes my best gowne and Cassoke and ten pound in money Item I give to his eldest sonn John in gold twenty two shillings Item I give my brother James Tyes his daughter Neiomey five pound Item I give unto my Cosin Elias Tyes twenty pound Item I give unto my Cozen Bancks her children tenn pound w(hi)che I will that John Tyes and Elias Tyes her brethren to be ymployed by them for their sister benefitt untill they shall come to the age of xxitie years Item whereas I have an estate for fowerscore and Nyneteene years determynable uppon the death of three lives as well in closes of meadow and pasture ground called Barrells scituate lyinge and beinge w(i)thin the p(ar)ishe of Rowd in the County of Wilte(shire) as alsoe the yearlye rents of these three sev(er)all Cottages or Tenements nowe in tennures or occupacons of Walter Clements John Barley als Okesey and Andrew Chandeler as by the Originall Lease therof made more plainely appeareth All w(hi)ch before recited p(re)mises and ev(er)ye of p(ar)te and p(ar)cell thereof I doe hereby give devise and bequeath unto Jonathan Gillet the sonne of Will(ia)m Gillett Clarke p(ar)son of Chafecombe in the Countie of Soms(e)t for and during all the tearme of the said ffowerscore and Nyneteen years that shalbe to come and unexpired after my decease upon Condicon the Mrs Elianor Willes widowe now resident and abidinge at my house in Donniate aforesaid shall have r(e)ceave take and gather to her p(ro)per use as well the rents p(ro)fitts and Commodities of the said two closes of meadowe and pasture as alsoe the yearly rents of the said three severall Cottages of Tenem(en)ts for the tearme and time of eighteene yeares to Commence & begin ymediately after my said decease yf she the said Elianor shall soe long live and noe longer otherwise Item I give to the said Elianor Willes a quarter of good wheate to be paid an delive(red) unto her w(i)thin one quart of a yeare after my decease Item I give to my cosen Margaret Hawkins her children ten pound to be imployed as before for her sisters children Item I give to Jonathan Gillett twenty pound and to the rest of my daughter in lawe Abia her children twenty pound to be devided equallye amonge them Item I give to my Cosen Richard Hancocke and James Hancocke their children to be equally devided amonge them (interlined tenn pound) Item I give to Susan Dell my wives kinswoman ffive pound Item I give to the children of Andrew Dell Sarah Dwellye and of Ann Gollape beinge of my wives kindred tenn pound equallye to be devided amonge them Item I give unto Rose Pullen my wives sister her children seaven pound to be equallie devided amonge them.' The rest of his good and chattels unbequeathed were given to son-in-law William Gillett, who was named executor, with the legacies to be paid in one year. Cousins John and Elias Tyes were made overseers. William Tyes was rector of Donyatt since at least 1606, when he was listed in glebe terrier for that parish. (5) There is no record of him as a student of Cambridge or Oxford." Footnotes: (1) Taunton Wills, 1641, File 13, originally published in 'The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,' 41 (1910):282-83, reprinted in 'English Origins of American Colonists From The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 59-60. The Somerset wills were destroyed in World War II. There are good accounts of the Gillett brothers in Robert Charles Anderson, 'The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to the New England, 1620-1633,' 3 volumes. (Boston: NEHGS, 1995), 2:766-770 (Jonathan Gillett), 770-72 (Nathan Gillett). (2) George E. McCracken, 'New Gillett Information from England,' 'The American Genealogist' 55 (1979): 170-73. (3) Somerset Record Office, D/DOI 18 (bondsman was Roger Gillett of Chillington), cited in Burton Spear, ed., 'Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John 1630,' 27 vols. (Toledo, Ohio: Mary & John Clearing House, 1985-99), 25:35-36 (this reference was pointed out by David Morehouse of Hopkins, Minnesota). (4) Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 56 Swann (FHL 0,092,092). The will calls Abiah daughter-in-law and her husband William Gillett son-in-law. A likely scenario is that Abiah was the stepdaughter of William Tyes, daughter of his wife Julian by a previous marriage. (5) The Donyatt terrier for 1606 was published in 'Notes & Queries for Somerset and Dorset' 8 (1899):63. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." | Pye, Habiathia (I2241)
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| 1770 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 20 Mar 2008 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bart/Gillet.htm: "Rev. William Gyllett born ca. 1574 in Chaffcombe, Somerset, England, christened 25 Jan. 1579 in N. Petherton, Somerset,[6] married Habiathia Pye 18 Sept. 1609 in Donytt, Somerset, died 2/4 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe, buried 16 Apr. 1641 in Chaffcombe. Habiathia, born ca. 1578 in Chaffcombe, died 14 May 1681 in Chaffcombe. William was confirmed Rector of the Chaffcombe Parish on 4 Feb. 1609/10. Chaffcombe lies 5 miles west of Crewkerne[7]. William Gyllett signed the extant Bishops' Transcripts of the Chaffcombe Parish Registers as Rector of Chaffcombe in 1623 and 1638.[8] William wrote his will in 1641. It was proved 16 Apr. 1641. The 2 Apr. 1641 inventory showed the estate to be worth £259/14/8, which included £13/6/8 for silver plate and an equal sum for books. In his will William referred to land which his son Nathan had made over to him by letter of attorney. To all his children in England he gave two silver spoons apiece. Beneficiaries were his children William, Thomas, Jeremiah, Habiah and Mary. Overseers were Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, brother Richard and kinsman Henry Hutchins.[9] The children of William & Habiathia were:[10] i. Jonathan Gillett. ii. Habiah (Abiah) Gyllett born ca. 1602(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iii. Mary Gylett born ca. 1604(?) in England, living in England in 1641. iv. Nathan Gillet. v. William Gylett born ca. 1610(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. He was executor of his father's will. vi. Elias Gylet baptized 11 Feb. 1611/12 in Chaffcombe Parish. According to Joseph Forster, ed., Alumni Oxonienses, 1500-1714, Oxford, 1891, Vol. WP. 569, "Gillett Elias, son of William of Chaffcombe, Somerset, sacred (i.e., priest, clergyman) New Hal Inn, matriculated 7 May 1632, aged 20; B.A. 7 June 1632; M.A. 23 April 1635."[15] vii. Jeremiah Gyllett born ca. 1616(?) in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset. Apparently Jeremiah also emigrated to New England since he was granted land for his service in the Pequot War of 1637 but by 1641 he had returned to England. Son Sgt. Jeremiah Gillett received a grant of land in Simsbury in 1678. On 9 Mar. 1679/80 the committee appointed by the General Court "for settling of ye plantation of Simsbury" determined that proprietor Jermiah Gillyt's land should be on the "east side." On 13 Dec. 1678, "giuen to Jeremiah Gylitt" 12 acres. There was a difference concerning the place for the meeting house, and among the signers was "Jere Gillyt." On 28 May 1685 (1683?), Jeremiah Gillit was chosen Sergeant. "Jere Gillyt was a signer of the agreement with the minister, Mr. Edward Thompson, 27 June 1687, and Jeremiah Gillit signed the agreement about the mills. On 28 Apr. 1702, Jeremiah Gyllit of Simsbury, for £5, conveyed to John Humphris: the acknowledgement was entered as made by "Sergt Jeremiah.[16] viii. Thomas Gyllet baptized 27 Mar. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset, living in England in 1641. ix. Andrew Gyllet baptized in Apr. 1623 in Chaffcombe Parish, Somerset." Footnotes: "[6] [7] Plummer, John, "Identifying George P~?~ of the Recovery, 1633 [1634]" (NGSQ, 1989), 252. [8] Coddington, John I., "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., & Windsor, Conn., & Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, His Wife" (TAG, 1938/9), 15:208-209. [9] Anderson, Robert C., "The Great Migration Begins" (1995), 2: 769-772; Lea, J. Henry & J. R. Hutchinson, "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy" (NYG&BR, 1910), 41:282-283; McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171. [10] McCracken, George E., "New Gillett Information from England" (TAG, 1979), 55:171; Susan L. Bayton, "Descendants of William Gylett" (http://familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/y/Susan-L-Bayton/GENE2-0001.html). [15] Aldridge, Bertha B., "Gillette Family Including some of the Descendants of the Immigrants Jonathan & Nathan Gillet" (1955), 12. [16] Jacobus, Donald L., "Gillett Addenda" (TAG, 1950), 26:52." 2. Transcribed copy of letter found in the Gillett family file at the Windsor Connecticut Historical Society: "Somerset Record Office Obridge Road, Taunton, TA2 7PU County Archivist: Derek M. M. Shorrocks, M.A. Telephone: Taunton 87600 & 78805 (2 lines) 11 July, 1979. [Addressed to:] Mr. R.P. Gillette, Box 75A, RFD 1, Mason, NH, 03048 Dear Mr. Gillette, Thank your for your letter of 2nd July, 1979. The clergyman who was rector of Chaffcombe during the period you describe was the Rev. William Gillett (not Edward). Nothing certain is known of his origins or education and he does not appear to have studied at Oxford or Cambridge. A William Gyllett signs a bishop's transcript of 1599 as curate of Chillington (only two miles east of Chaffcombe) and the will of a John Gillett of Chillington (the original destroyed by bombing during the last war) was proved in 1618. He might have been William's father. William was instituted as rector of Chaffcombe on 4th February, 1610 (new style) and held the living until his death. His will does not survive but we hold an inventory of his possessions, valued at over ₤100, taken on 2nd April, 1641, probably within a few days of his death. There is every likelihood that he was buried at Chaffcombe. The parish registers of Chaffcombe survive only from 1678 although isolated bishop's transcripts supply the baptism of three of his sons: Elias on 11 February, 1611/12, Thomas on 27th March, 1621 and Andrew in April, 1623. [signature] DM. M. Shorrocks." 3. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England. The Chaffcombe parish registers begin only in 1678 but Bishop's Transcripts survive from the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1636, 1638 and 1639, all signed by the Rev. William Gyllett, our ancestor, and among them the following Gillet items: Elias, son of William Gylet, bapt. 11 Feb. 1611/12. Thomas, son of William Gyllet, parson, bapt. 27 March 1621. Andrew, son of William Gyllet, rector, bapt. April 1623. These are precious items, since they provide a baptismal date for one child (Thomas), mentioned in the will [of Rev. William Gillett]; confirm our belief that the son Elias, not mentioned in the will in 1641 though still living, was a son of this father; and give us a hitherto unknown youngest Child, Andrew, of whom nothing more is found. They also confirm our previous belief that Jonathan, Nathan, William, Habiah and Mary, were all born before the institution of their father as rector of Chaffcombe on 4 Feb 1609/10, and baptized at some other parish, where unknown as yet." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool. Children of Rev. William Gylett 1. William Gylett Jr.- b. before 1609, place unknown. His father left him land called Bomers lease, upon the condition that he pay one annuity, 12 pounds to his sister, Hebiah, 4 pounds, to his sister, Mary, 4 pounds, and to his brother, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. William Jr. also received the residual goods of his father's estate.Jonathan & Nathan probably received their share when they left for New England. Nathan evidently retained land in England after he emigrated, which he turned; overto his father by a letter of attorney. In his will, Rev. William listed his son, William as the next reversioner of this land and in his will stated, "shall surrender this unto Thomas (his brother), when requested. Thomas was about 20 at the time. There are three Gillett leases in the records of the manor of Chaffcomb Buller. On 17 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to a William Gillett of Chaffcomb, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcomb, and took a lease of the reversion of the like of Mary, dau. of Elias Gillett, 16 s. On 10 Aug. 1676, a William & Jeremiah Gillett (prob.-sons of Rev. William Gylett), held for their lives, successfully, a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, v.s. 2 closes called Morell & Millmore of acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden & Three Parkocke, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son, William, at a rent of 16 shillings a year. The above two leases may have been renewals of already, existing leases and were probably occasioned by the recent deaths of Jeremiah & Elias Gillett. On 28 Oct. 1687, there was a lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton (about 10 miles east of Chaffcomb), clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcomb Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or lives of Mary Gillett, his wife & Phillips (Philip, his son), 20 shillings. The Elias was pos. s. of Elias, bpt. 1611/12. Children of William Gillet Jr. a. Prob. Elias Gillett- d.a. 1687. Children of Elias Gillett i. Mary Gillett 2. Jonathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 3. Nathan Gillett- Born before 1609, place unknown. Emigrated to New England in 1630. 4. Jeremiah Gillett- b. before 1609. His father left him, "my chattel (lease) of court ground. Some sources say he came to New England with his brothers and then returned to England, but there appears to be no evidence to support this claim. 5. Hebiah Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 6. Mary Gillett- b. before 1609. Mentioned in her father's will, 1641. 7. Elias Gillett- bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe, Somerset. He attended New Inn Hall, Oxford, matriculated, 7 May 1632 (age 20), B.A. 7 June 1632, M.A. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but his father was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox, on 22 Nov. 1642. Children of Elias Gillett" a. Elias Gillett Jr.- He attended Christchurch, the most prestigious Oxford College, ordained deacon, 19 Sept. 1675, priest, 20 Dec. 1679 and was instituted rector of Misterton. Somerset. 15 Feb. 1680/1, about 10 miles east of Chaffcombe. He remained there until he died in 1703. He was bu. 21 June 1730, Chaffcombe. Children of Elias Gillett Jr. & Mary: i. Philip Gillett- b. 10 June 1685, Misterton, Somerset. ii. William Gillett- bpt. 8 Feb. 1686/7, Misterton, Somerset. iii. Pos. Elias Gillett III. 8. Thomas Gillett- bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He was about 20 when his father died. His brother, Nathan, turned land over to his father, which, after his father's death, reverted to brother, William, and it was to be given to Thomas upon request. 9. Andrew Gillett- bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more is known of him." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more known." | Gillett, Andrew (I2167)
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| 1771 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 26 May 2007 Worldconnect database "333999" of Otto Palfenier Quote: "Moses was drafted in 1759 to go, under the command of Major Rogers, among the Indians at St. Francois, where he suffered so as to be unable to support himself, et cetera. The assembly voted him twenty pounds out of the treasury of the Colony, May, 1764. Per Colonial Records Volume XII, page 283." 2. The book "Families of Ancient New Haven," by Donald L. Jacobus (New Haven, 1981), 7 vols.; not sure which of the following Moses may apply to our Moses Allen: P. 2044, Additions and Corrections: "Allen. (Page 29) FAM. 13, 9. (But see page 18, FAM. 5, 3, v.) Moses, b. Sep. 1742 (?), d. 5 Mar 1831 (Sheridan, Chautauqua Co., NY); m. Achsah ___, b. Sep. 1742, d. 4 Mar. 1834; he enlisted at New Haven in Rev. War." Pp. 28-29, Alling family 13, 9: "Moses [Alling], b. 4 Dec 1741 NHV, bp. 24 Jan 1741/2 NHCI." Shown as a son of Nathan and Hannah (Todd) Alling. P. 18, Alling family 5, 3, v: "Moses [Alling], b. (without ears) 16 June 1741 NHV." Shown as son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Blakeslee) Alling. BIRTH: 1. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F74V-436 : 3 December 2014), Moses Alling, b. 4 Dec 1741 at New Haven Twp., New Haven, CT, son of Nathan Alling; citing FHL microfilm unknown. MARRIAGE: 1. Ancestry.com's "Massachusetts Town Marriage Records": Moses Allen (see Alling) and Elisebeth Gillet, m. 12 May 1761 in Granville, intention not recorded. Source: "Vital Records of Granville." | Allen, Moses (I2279)
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| 1772 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 27 May 2007 Worldconnect database ":1821208" of Donald Palmer 2. Censuses: 1800 US: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, p. 3 of 15 (next door neighbor is son Abijah Gillet, age 16-26: Eli Gillett, 1(0-10), 3(16-26), 1(45+); females 1(10-16), 1(16-26), 1(45+) 1810 US: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, p. 1 of 10: Eli Gillett, 1(10-15),1(45+); females 1(45+) 3. At NYGENWEB for Litchfield, it is noted: Eli's eldest son Elihu served as Pathmaster per the 2nd Town Meeting held 1st Tues in April, 1797. Elihu as constable and Eli as an overseer of highways per Apr. 7 1801 meeting. Elihu as constable at May 2, 1802 meeting. Elihu as constable at Mar 1, 1803 meeting. 4. Vital Records of Granville, MA shows Eli's son Abijah: "Sally Jones and Abijah Gillet of Litchfield, NY, Feb. 12, 1798. [Feb. 11, PR6]. This establishes family ties between Granville and Litchfield. | Frost, Martha (I2265)
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| 1773 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 27 May 2007 Worldconnect database ":1821208" of Donald Palmer 2. Censuses: 1800 US: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, p. 3 of 15 (next door neighbor is son Abijah Gillet, age 16-26: Eli Gillett, 1(0-10), 3(16-26), 1(45+); females 1(10-16), 1(16-26), 1(45+) 1810 US: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, p. 1 of 10: Eli Gillett, 1(10-15),1(45+); females 1(45+) 1820: No Gillets found in Litchfield. 3. At NYGENWEB for Litchfield, it is noted: Eli's eldest son Elihu served as Pathmaster per the 2nd Town Meeting held 1st Tues in April, 1797. Elihu as constable and Eli as an overseer of highways per Apr. 7 1801 meeting. Elihu as constable at May 2, 1802 meeting. Elihu as constable at Mar 1, 1803 meeting. 4. Vital Records of Granville, MA shows Eli's son Abijah: "Sally Jones and Abijah Gillet of Litchfield, NY, Feb. 12, 1798. [Feb. 11, PR6]. This establishes family ties between Granville and Litchfield. 5. Today's Hampden County of Massachusetts was originally Middlesex County until it was split off in 1662 and named Hampshire County. Hampden County was formed from Hampshire County in 1812. 6. Online Ordinance Index has extracted record per FHL film 185381, batch C500841: "Elihu Gillet, b. 3 Apr 1744 at Granville to Ely and Martha Gillet." Elihu is a son of Eli and Martha. BIRTH: Ancestry.com's "Massachusetts Town Birth Records" sourced from "Granville Vital Records" with parents Thomas and Elsebeth Gillet: 25 Apr 1745 Elsebeth Gillet 18 Mar 1746 Zuruiah Gillet 14 Sep 1748 Thomas Gillet 28 Sep 1749 Eli Gillet 8 Mar 1751 Samuel Gillet 12 Aug 1753 Zadock Gillet | Gillett, Eli (I1399)
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| 1774 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 28 Jul 2007 Http://www.herzenberg.net/leo/htmlrh/Content.html copyrighted by Leo Herzenberg: "An meinen Sohn (To my son) Leonhard Herzenberg von (from) Robert Herzenberg. Memoirs written during the 1940's." Translated during the 1990's by Leonardo (Leonhard) Herzenberg. The entire memoir is quite lengthy and included in its entirety in my notes with Joseph Herzenberg, the original known ancestor, in this database. The following is only the portion dealing with this part of the family: "Great Uncles on Mother's Side... Great Uncle Jacob I saw a few times in Goldingen. He had several sons, of whom I knew only the youngest - Robert. He was a pharmacist, but we lost touch still before the first world war. He also had 11 daughters, known as the "elves" (eleven and elf are the same word in German). From the time I was with him in Goldingen I only remember the dinner table with the many, many girls; oddly enough they all became dentists. One of them married a dentist Friedman from Tashkent, the son of a [?] [Kantonisten] (Dubnow, Weltgeshichte odes Judishen Volks IX, p 191 ff.) I never heard anything more from the others." 2. In Kuldiga (formerly known as Goldingen, my mother and I stayed the the "Roberts Herzenberg" apartment on the main pedestrian thoroughfare the night of Oct. 8, 2016. I believe this apartment to have belonged to Robert Herzenberg, son of Eleazer and Amalie (Hirschman) Herzenberg, who would have been about 47 when he built it circa 1915. Alternatively, Robert may also be the son of Jacob and Dorothea (___) Herzenberg. The proprietor of the apartment rental is trying to contact the elderly descendant of Robert who sitll is alive and lives in Israel. Hopefully, I will be able to contact her for more information. Here is some communication from Mr. Vaitkus who we met and owns the apartment rental business. He is very interested in helping find out more about the history of the original Robert Herzenberg: Email from roberts vaitkus "Thank you for the time and the privilege to meet with you both. Thank you also for the amazing amount of the work and energy you have put to create the historical database of Herzenberg family tree line. I contacted my wife Aiga yesterday night telling what awesome people I have met. She and her sister will summarize all the detailed information about Robert Herzenberg we have at the moment and send it to you as soon they come back from UK. Please say hi to your Mom and I thank both of you for being willing to discover your legacy in such a adventurous way. I pray that God would open doors to people and places which will let you dig deeper than 5th generations back! Have a wonderful trip to Vilnius! With much love, Roberts Vaitkus +371 27710100. The following are my comments and observations: Photos of the apartment are are available on the Airbnb website https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6864313 accessed 13 Oct 2016. It was built by Robert Herzenberg in about 1915 and included three floors. The bottom floor contained commercial space including a pharmacy and restaurant. A restaurant remains to this day. The building is owned by a Herzenberg descendant who is an elderly lady now living in Israel. The city also owns half the building as well probably due to past Communist confiscation prior to Latvia's Independence around 1990. The current proprietor leases the apartment and has renovated the main apartment on the top floor into a very highly-rated bed and breakfast. It is the apartment that Robert himself lived in and features a round room in a turret. Among original furnishings is cooking brick cooktop for cooking by charcoal or wood. The building was quite elegant in its days but the Communists put into it the poorest of poor family who were very rough on the building. It is being slowly restored. The apartment commands the best view on the best corner of the best street in Kuldiga which is called Liepajas Iela. This area is a favorite tourist destination for tour buses since it is the best preserved old village/town in all of Latvia. It was spared from the destruction of both World Wars and the ugly Sovietization that is so common in the Baltic Republics. The entire street was more or less built by the Jewish inhabitants and even the synagogue remains to this day. It is only a half hour drive from Piltene where all Jews first lived in Latvia before spreading throughout the country. Latvia in those days was under the domination of Sweden who persecuted the Jews. Piltene was owned by the Danes who were tolerant to the Jews. This area was the ancient center of the Duchy of Courland of the Livonian Order of the Teutonic Knights. In 1795 the Russian Tsar conquered Latvia and it remained Russian until modern days. In another email from Roberts dated 19 Oct 2016, he provides the following information. He also provides some historical photos of the building, which I have since posted on Family Search in Robert Herzenberg's file. He notes [Kerry's comments in brackets]: "I forwarded your e-mail to my wife and her sister [who do some historical research], so we have collected the information about Robert Hercenberg, which is not that much as I expected. Hope you can get something useful out of it. Robert Herzberg - born in 1867, 09.11. in Kuldiga Sofia Herzberg - born in 1875, 07.07. in Kuldiga Georg Herzberg - born in 1901, 26.02. in Kuldiga Leo / Leopold Herzberg - born in 1908, 02.09. in Kuldiga The whole family before World War II lived in Kuldīga. Herzberg Robert (Age of 74) and Sofia Herzberg (Age of 68) in the year of 1941 were sent out to the farm/field work on Kuldiga parishes. Jacob Herzberg (buried on 9 March 1912). He has been an honorary citizen of Kuldiga. For many years he was a teacher of Jewish school, Jewish religious teacher, religious teacher of grammar school. Founded the Talmud - Torah school, which he led until 1911. [KP: Appears to be a separate Herzenberg from the family above -- not sure where he fits in.] "[Photos of Robert Herzberg building:] Apartment house with shops Liepaja Street 8 is one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the old town of Kuldiga. Owner Robert Herzberg built it in 1913 (the year number can be seen in the entrance door transom openwork metal grid) in place o fan old wooden house. Buildings spatial form and the artistic image corresponds to the later stages of Art Nouveau. The first floor occupied by shops. In turn, wing against the Katolu (now Raina) street in the interwar period was Birger E. pharmacy. Eduard Birger (born in 1864. Nurmuiza pastor's family) in 1913 bought Kozaka pharmacy on Baznicas and Policijas street corner in Kuldiga. Since it was located very close to Grabes pharmacy (Baznicas St. 20), in the same year he moved it to Herzberg house on the corner of Liepajas and Katolu street. Pharmacy was closed on 18th of November 1939, due the pharmacy owner repatriation. In late 20th century in the building' ground floor was opened the cafe "Staburadze". Also, now the building houses a café with the same name, as well as apartments." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Leonardo Herzenberg http://www.herzenberg.net/ | Herzenberg, Robert (I4105)
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| 1775 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 6 Apr 2002 website "Ancestry.com" database of Vena Rae Worrell; email 2. 6 Jun 2002 Ancestry.com database ":1797194" lists the following children: David, b. 2 Jul 1823 in Henry, Henry, Indiana, d. bef. 1830. James Wilburn, b. 17 Jan 1825 in Jackson, Box Elder, Ohio, d. in Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho 4 May 1912. [This is the same individual in the following: FHL book 977.343-V2m "Marriage Index of Hancock County, IL, 1829-1849," by Tri-county Genealogical Society, 1983, vol. 1, p. 48, marriage license no. 932: "James W. Welker and Ann Pugh, 23 Feb 1845, by John Stoker, MG." Appears the officiator may have been Jame's uncle. Also shows up in 1851 Iowa State Pottawattamie County census as age 27 with wife Ann age 29 and 3 children.] John, b. 16 Mar 1826 in Madison, Jackson, Ohio, d. 1 Jun 1913 in Safford, Graham, Arizona. Jacob Stocker, b. 8 Jan 1829 Bloomfield, Jackson, Ohio, d. 28 Apr 1911 in Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho. Mary Catherine, b. 12 Jan 1832 in Madison, Jackson, Ohio, d. 8 Dec 1920 in Thatcher,Graham, Arizona. Sarah, b. 1834 in Jackson Co., Ohio, d. abt 1836. Susie, b. Dec 1834 in Madison, Jackson, Ohio, d. 8 Dec 1834 in Madison, Jackson, Ohio. Rebecca, b. 21 Jul 1835 Jackson, Cape Gerardeau, Missouri, d. 1860 in Willard, Box Elder, Utah. Sarah, b. 1837 in Jackson Co., Ohio, d. 2 Apr 1926. Adam, b. 19 Feb 1841 near Columbus, Adams, Illinois, d. 2 Apr 1926 Safford, Graham, Arizona. 3. Censuses: 1810 US: Ashe County, North Carolina; I include several related families in my database for this time and place. Some notes: a. One of the two William Penningtons is married to an Eller - I assume it is the one with a younger wife. b. One of the two Christian Burketts is probably the parent of Barbara and Mary who married Graybeal brothers. c. James Lewis married Christina Graybill. d. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter and Christina Wampler Graybill. The other Peter and Henry would be their sons. e. Adam Wilker could be Adam Welker, father of James Welker who later marries Elizabeth Stoker. f. Surprisingly there is no Michael Stoker who should be there unless in adjoining county. g. One of the two George Koons should be the George Koons of this database. h. Not sure why two J. Ellers unless the transcriber inadvertently named the "J." as both Jacob when in fact the older one is John. Peter Eller would be a brother. i. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter Graybill, father of the other two Graybills: Henry and Peter [Jr.]. Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Slaves: Pennington, W. (William); 1-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0 Bourket C. (Christian); 2-2-2-0-1; 5-1-1-1-0 Wilker, A. (Adam); 0-1-2-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1 Graybill, H. (Henry); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-0 Lewis, J. (James); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0 Graybill, P. (Peter); 0-1-0-1-0; 0-1-0-0-1 Graybeal, P. (Peter); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0 Graybill, H.; 2-0-1-0-0; 3-0-0-1-0 Koons, G. (George); 2-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0 Pennington, W. (Wm); 2-0-1-0-0; 2-0-0-0-1 Eller, P. (Peter); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0 Eller, J. (Jacob); 2-3-1-0-0; 2-0-0-1-0 Burket, C. (Christian); 4-1-0-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1 Koontz, G. (George); 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-1; 3 Eller, J. (Jacob[John?]); 2-0-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0 1830 US: Bloomfield Township, Jackson, Ohio, pg. 109-112, note whole township had 527 people living in it, related families include Michael Stoker, Michael Stoker Jr., Alexander Lackey, James Welker, Michael Graybill, and John Stoker: James Welker. Males 0-5: 3; 20-30:1. Females 20-30: 1. [Note there is two Adam Welkers in Madison Township in the same county.] 1840 US: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, the following related families living in near proximity to each other (with exception of John McDaniel and his wife Christina Stoker, all of David Stoker's siblings, children, and mother are accounted for and it confirms his father Michael was dead by 1840): P. 43a: David Stoker, males 5-10:1; 40-50:1//females 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 40-50:1. [David, his wife Barbara, and their children Sarah (13), Catherine (11?), and Michael (6). Note daughter Nancy not in census which means she was probably deceased by then.] Simeon P. Grabell [Graybill], males 0-5:1; 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 20-30:1. [David's nephew: Simeon and his wife Amanda Hill and their two oldest children.] Jacob Stoker, males 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 20-30:1. [Younger brother to David: Jacob and his wife Catherine and their oldest child.] P. 44a: Eller Stoker, males 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 15-20:1; 60-70:1. [Youngest brother to David: Eller with his wife Margaret and their oldest child and probably their mother Catherine Eller.] James Walker [Welker], males 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 30-40:1//females 5-10:2; 40-50:1. [Living next door to Eller and ages work perfectly that this is James Welker and Elizabeth Stoker, who is David's sister.] John W. Stoker, males 0-5:2; 10-15:1; 30-40:1//females 0-5:1; 5-10:2; 30-40:1. [John and his wife Electa Sarah and their six oldest children.] John Stoker, males 0-5:1; 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 5-10:2; 20-30:1. [David's son: John and his wife Jane and their children.] P. 52a: William Stoker, males 0-5:1; 20-30:1//females 20-30:1 (father-in-law Samuel Winegar is next door). [David's son William and his wife Almira with their child.] P. 55a: Michael Stoker, males 0-5:2; 5-10:2; 10-15:1; 30-40:1// females 30-40:1. [Michael, his wife Martha, and their five oldest children.] 4. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 17-31, clarifies early North Carolina counties and land grant practices: "Land grants in North Carolina originated with an entry application which was filed in the county where the land was situated and if not lost are now on file there. This was followed, sometimes soon and sometimes years later by an order from the land office for the tract to be surveyed. Sometimes soon and sometimes years later the survey was made and a surveyor's plat filed with the Secretary of State in Raleigh. Then came the grant which may have been issued reasonably near the date of the survey or sometimes several years later. These grants, orders to survey and the survey itself are on file now in the Secretary of State's office at Raleigh... Many counties were formed from what originally was Rowan County, namely Surry and Guilford in 1770, Burke and Wilkes in 1777, Randolph in 1779, Iridell in 1788, Stokes in 1789, Buncomb in 1791, Ashe in1799, Davidson in 1822, Yancey in 1833, Davie in 1836 and Yadkin in 1850. Some of these counties were grandchildren of Rowan County; for instance Wilkes was taken partly from Burke and partly from Surry, Randolph from Guilford, Buncomb and Yancy form Burke, Ashe from Wilkes and Stokes and Yadkin from Surry. These facts must be kept in mind when tracing early Rowan County families." 5. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. The following is a partial excerpt from the longer article entitled "David Stoker and Barbara Graybill," which is quoted in its entirety in the notes of David Stoker: "By August of 1815 David and Barbara had settled into family life in Bloomfield, Jackson County, Ohio. It was on the 24 August 1815 that their first child was born: Christine Stoker. By the spring of 1816, David's parents had also joined them on the new frontier of the Ohio River Valley. David and his father, Michael, are listed on the Jackson County, Ohio, voting registry for an election that was held on 1 April 1816. Also, David's youngest brother, Eller, was born in Bloomfield, Ohio... David and his family are not listed on the 1830 census records for Ohio or Indiana. (The family of John Stoker listed on the 1830 census in Ohio is that of David's brother, John W. Stoker.)... Between the years of 1830 to 1836 David and Barbara Stoker along with some of the extended family received missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of these missionaries were: Seymour Brunson, John A. Fisher, and Luke Johnson. All baptized members of the Stoker family into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John Stoker (David's son) was baptized by Seymour Brunson and Luke Johnson in 1834. David's younger brother, Michael Jr., baptized Barbara in 1836. ('LDS Biographical Encyclopedia.' Andrew Johnson Vol 2 pg. 252. Luke Johnson, Autobiography in 'Millennial Star' 1864, Lewis p 92) Some members of the Graybill family also joined the church as their baptismal dates and offices they held within the church are listed in the records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An article in the local paper records that there was strong religious persecution against members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Vega area. This fighting lead to some families leaving Vega. ('Jackson Herald,' Friday, February 27, 1959 and cited in Jim Stoker's Stoker history 1993) It was in the fall and winter of 1836 that David Stoker, his father, Michael, with their families and some of the Graybill families left the Ohio valley traveling west. On the 15 August 1838, David bought 52+ acres of land in Harrison County, Indiana. His brother, William, bought 120 acres in Madison County, Indiana. (Bureau of Land Management- Eastern States- General land Office, records of the Ohio River Valley Survey) Other members of the extended Stoker family were already living in Indiana. David's sister, Elizabeth and her husband, James Welker, were married in Henry County, Indiana in 1828, and it's possible that their first son was born there. Albert Koons, a relative of Catherine Eller (David's mother), lived in Henry County, Indiana along with other Eller families. (The Indiana connections need to be fully researched to understand the detail of the different families movements.)... The census records and genealogical family groups sheets illustrate some of David and Barbara's journeys. The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints records members of the Graybill, McDaniel, and Welker families migrated west staying with the main body of the church to settle in Caldwell County, Missouri, near the town of Far West. [Picture, pg. 61: "Caldwell County, Missouri. Township 55 North of the base line. Range 28 west of the 5th principal meridian. Section 8 NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 John W. Stoker's land -1837. Section 8 SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 James Welker's land -1837. Section 9 SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Eller Stoker's land -1837. (From the map archives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)")... During July of 1837 three families of the Stoker clan filed forty acre land deeds in Missouri. They were located seven to eight miles southeast of Far West, Missouri in the Grant Township near Log Creek. They were: James Welker (brother-in-law to David), Eller, and John W. Stoker (David's brothers). (Vital statistics indicate other family members were in this area, but no land records have been located at this time.)... The next notable record of David and his family are found in the 'Redress Petition' to the United States government on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This petition listed all those who lost property and effects due to the "Mormon Expulsion" order given by the governor of Missouri. This order simply stated that all of the Mormon church people had to immediately leave or die. Groups of raiding parties against the church members ensured the order was carried out to the extreme. The Stokers and their relatives reported that these 'mobs' had stolen their plow, wagons, tools, mill wheel, beehives, pigs, and horses. Their furniture was damaged, guns and rifles taken, and crops and homes were burned. There are 36 family members listed on the petition. ('History of the Church,' Vol 4) The following is one journal recounts how volatile the Log Creek area became: "A sketch that I was an eye witness to in the State of Missourie Charles C. Rich on the 24th of October 1838 Messengers Come into Farwest stating that the mob was on Log Creek burning houses and Loaded waggons and threatening the lives of the people those was a few men Sent out to ascertain the movements of the mob these men returned a bout eleven O clock at night Stating that thare had been considerable Damage Done and also that they had taken three of the Brethern prisoners and intended to kill them..." (Stoker 1993). David's nephew and the son of Polly Stoker Graybill, recorded this time also: "I went with my father's family and others, to Caldwell County, Missouri, in the autumn of 1837, and was with the Saints there in their time of terrible trials. We planted a crop which we were never allowed to harvest. I was a member of the State Militia under Colonel Hinkle. The mob came upon us near Farr West, in October, 1838... for weeks they had been stealing and driving off our stock, taking a team of horses from my father, and all the horses I owned" (ibid). By 1840 the Missouri Governor's expulsion order had forced every member of the church to leave their homes, many fled into Illinois for safety. David's father, Michael, died during this event. One family tradition is that he was buried in the "Saint's Cemetery" in Far West. (There have been no records found as to when and where he died or is buried.)... Other church members fled into Adams County, Illinois as the local citizens promised them safety. David, his brothers, and brother in law found work on farms south of Columbus, Illinois. The 1840 census records for Adams County, list David, his son John, and their extended families. After taking time to restock and restore, the Stoker families moved further west as did the body of their church; into the state of Illinois. Their prophet and leader, Joseph Smith sent word to all church members to gather in and around the town of Commerce, Hancock County, Illinois where they could homestead new land and start over. It was a piece of swamp land on the bend of the Mississippi River heavily infested with disease carrying insects. The people drained the swamp land and built a city that housed thousands of church members. The name of Commerce was changed to Nauvoo. Tax and historical records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints show that some of the Stoker families settled a few miles south of the city of Nauvoo... David's brother, Eller Stoker, owned land along the "Carthage road" between the cities of Nauvoo and Carthage. Most of the family members settled in the Bear Creek Township twenty miles south of Nauvoo. (Historical Records, Nauvoo, Illinois) County historical records list "Bear Creek" as the name of a city, township, and river but all names encompass the same area. Bear Creek was used as a timber and corn producing area. Today corn and soybean farms still cover all of the prairie flats with old trees growing along the water ways. Bear Creek is itself a slow moving creek; with steep banks in places giving indications of the water power the creek can have in flood stages. Residents of the farm town of Basco, Hancock County, Illinois still refer to this area as Bear Creek. Basco's official records begin in 1876. Today Bear Creek city and towns are only a remnant of it's former size as the settler's descendants are forced to move out to the larger towns to earn a living. Early Church references to Bear Creek are: 1. Missionary town where the Saints lived among non-Mormons included Carthage, Bear Creek, La Harpe, and Fountain Green. ('Historical Atlas of Mormonism,' p.56) 2. Went to Bear creek, visited the Saints, held meeting, and preached on the subject of the building of the Nauvoo House and temple;... (Watson p.131) 3. Went to Knowlton Settlement on Bear Creek... (Watson p.160) [Picture, pg. 67: "Log Creek Today. This is the general area of what would have been some of the Stoker families holdings. Located south of Kingston, Missouri."] [Picture, pg. 67: "Trees in the background line Log Creek today. Except for the creek all is farm land."] The Final Expulsion Order Religious persecutions again plagued the fledgling church. During the winter of 1846, the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were again asked to leave. Peaceably at first, but eventually they were driven out in the same fashion as from Missouri. Members were forced to leave their newly built homes and anything they could not put in the wagons or carry. This time they fled across the Mississippi River into the unknown Iowa territory. Mormon journals from the residents living in Bear Creek record the trials they went through. Mobs were again burning homes to force the Saints to leave even though they were not fully prepared for a journey. The Bear Creek region is close to the town of Warsaw, Illinois, a place where these mobs could gather and/or flee for safety. Listed below are journal entries from people who lived in the Bear Creek area. I have included this information to give the reader a sense of what the Stoker families endured. 1. "...On reaching a point midway (between Warsaw and Carthage) they were informed of new depredation by the mob. The sheriff then sent his family to Nauvoo under a small guard and proceeded to the scene of the mobbers. The mobbers saw them coming and took a flight, the posse pursuing with orders to arrest them if possible, if not to fire upon them. After pursuing them for some distance the posses fired upon them and killed two, and wounded it is believed others. This was on Bear Creek about two o'clock this afternoon." (Hosea Stout p39, 40) 2. "On Saturday, the 5th inst., as Pres. Joseph Smith was on his return from Quincy, to which place he had accompanied Pres. Hyrum Smith and William Law, on their mission to the East, he was arrested, at the Bear Creek Hotel,..." (Times and Seasons, Vol 2., p447) 3. "...I made ginger beer to sell this summer and I tended the Nauvoo House meat market, good guard, etc. until the 1st of September [1845] and then there began to be trouble in the regions of Bear Creek, Carthage and Warsaw, so that we had to fly to arms again to protect ourselves against the mob..." (Allen Stout p.23) 4. "July harvested my wheat, which was on ground rented of Mr. Ezra Chase. It was very heavy, but owing to the heavy rains all summer, there was not so good a yield as was expected. During the fall and shortly after harvest, there were a great many buildings burned in the southern part of the county, belonging to the brethren on Bear Creek and Morely settlements. I went on one or two expeditions to repel the burners. To go through a thickly settled portion of country and see where had stood houses, barns, stacks, but now burned to the ground and some tragedies enacted amongst a nation claiming to have attained to the height of civilization. I was not surprised nor grieved to hear that the mob had said that we must, as a people, leave the ensuing spring, as soon as grass grew and water runs and that the authorities of our church had assented to these proposals." (Lorenzo Brown Journal BYU-S p.10) 5. "This is the number as usually stated, Gregg says: "For a week the burning continued until the whole of Morley-Town was in ashes, with many other residences in the Bear Creek region and that of Green Plains. In all it is stated that as Many as 100 or 125 houses were burned and their occupants driven off." (History of Hancock County p.340) 6. "In a very few days afterwards, bands of organized mobbers commenced the work of burning our houses in Yelrom, Green Plains and Bear Creek settlements, and throughout the country." (George Albert Smith p.22) 7. "Governor Ford puts the number at 175, houses and hovel that were burnt the inmates having to flee for their lives." (History of Illinois p.407) Between 1847 and 1857 there were at least twelve family members that passed away. Included were: David Stoker who died on the 27 May 1852, his brother: John W. Stoker and his wife Electa Sarah McDaniel, David's brother, Eller Stoker, Michael Graybill (Mary's (Polly) husband), three children of Jacob Stoker and Catherine Burcham, two of John W. Stoker and Electa Sarah McDaniel, and two children of Michael Jr. and Martha McDaniel. It is believed that they with many others are buried in the family cemetery on the east edge of Council Bluffs... William and his wife, Almira Winger, settled in Spanish Fork, Utah." 6. From an article entitled "The Family" from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. For the full transcriptional listing of the descendants of Michael Stoker and Catherine Stoker, see the notes of Michael Stoker - the following only pertains to this immediate family. Generation "1" is Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller: "The Michael Stoker Family as existed at the time of his death. Those names that are [bracketed] probably were involved in the Missouri experience... 2. [Elizabeth Stoker], born Feb 28, 1800 in Ashe Co., NC. She moved to Ohio with parents. Married [James WELKER] who was also born in Rowan Co., NC. They lived in Indiana, back to Jackson Co., Ohio, Missouri, Illinois and to Utah. 3. David WELKER, born Jul 2, 1823 in Henry Co., Indiana. 3. [James Wilburn WELKER], born Jan 17, 1825 in Jackson Co., married Anna PUGH on Feb 17, 1845. Had lived in Missouri, Illinois, Utah and Idaho. Died May 3, 1912 in Bloomington, Bear Lake Co., ID. 3. [John WELKER], born Mar 16, 1826 in Jackson Co., OH, married Roxanna Mahala DUSTIN on Apr 2, 1850. He died Jun 1, 1913 in Safford, Graham Co., AZ. 3. [Jacob Stoker WELKER], born Jan 8, 1829 in Jackson Co., OH, married Harriet Angeline LISH in Feb 1855. He died Apr 28, 1911 in Bloomington, Bear Lake Co., ID. 3. [Mary Catherine WELKER], born Jan 12, 1832 in Jackson Co., OH, married Thomas Billington NELSON. She died Dec 8, 1920 in Franklin, Greenlee Co., AZ. 3. Sarah WELKER, born 1834 in Jackson Co., OH. Died in infancy. 3. [Rebecca WELKER], born Jul 21, 1835 in Jackson Co., OH, married Alexander Roswell STEvenS. She died in 1863 at Willard, Box Elder Co., UT." BIOGRAPHY: 1. The book "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude" by the daughters of Utah Pioneers (photo accompanies article) for his wife Elizabeth Stoker Welker, "m. James Welker, 2 Jul 1822 at Jackson Co., Ohio (he died Sep 1844 at Hancock Co., Illinois), children: David, 2 Jul 1823 (died as an infant) James Willburn, 17 Jan 1825 John, 16 May 1826 Jacob Stoker, 8 Jan 1829 Mary Catherine, 12 Jan 1832 Sarah, 1834 Rebecca, 21 Jul 1835 Adam, 19 Feb 1841 Elizabeth was born in Ashe County, NC in 1800. The Welker family came from Germany to North Carolina in 1800. The two families became friends and both moved to Jackson County, Ohio. Elizabeth and James were married July 2, 1822. Their first child was born in Indiana and died shortly after. They moved back to Ohio and had six more children in ten years. They heard the message of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and joined the Church. Persecution became so bad, they moved to Far West, Missouri in 1836 to be with other Saints. They began farming on 20 acres of land. James went to Pike County to help with the harvesting. While he was there, he came down with intermitent fever and died in September, 1844. Their youngest child was just three years old. The Welkers were not touched by persecution while living in Illinois because they were living ten miles away..." 2. The book "Mormon Redress Petitions, Documents of the 1833-1838 Missouri Conflict," edited by Clark V. Johnson, contains a copy of the "Scroll Petition" dated 28 Nov 1843 at Nauvoo, IL addressed to the U.S. Congress by members of the LDS Church who had property destroyed by Missouri mobs in the 1830's. Included with over a couple thousand signatures are those of James and Elizabeth "Walker" [typo for Welker] and their sons James W. and John [both noted as "Walker"]. 3. Entries for sons in the book "Latter-Day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia": P. 199 (photo accompanies entry): "Adam Welker, a High Councilor in the St. Joseph Stake of Zion, Arizona, was born Feb. 19, 1841, in Adams county, Ill., the son of James Welker and Elizabeth Welker. In 1852 he emigrated to Utah and located in Willard, Box Elder county. His father having died when he was very small, and he being the youngest child of the family, he was constantly engaged in making a living for himself and mother. He was baptized in June, 1855, ordained a Deacon in 1847, and ordained a Seventy in the 59th quorum, Feb. 8, 1859. In 1864, responding to call, he went back to the Missouri river as a Church teamster in an ox-train, to bring emigrants to Utah. In 1865 (Feb. 22nd) he married Agnes Dock and in the same year moved to Bloomington, Bear Lake county, Idaho, where he resided until 1883, passing through many trials and hardships in helping to subdue that cold and inshospitable country. His health failing in the high altitude, he concluded to move south, which he did in November, 1883, and located at Safford, Graham County, Arizona, on the Gila River, where he purchased a good farm, on which he still resides. By the foregoing it will be seen that Elder Welker has always been energetically engaged in helping to convert desert lands into farms and beautiful homes. In 1898 (Dec. 5th) he was ordained a High Priest and set apart as a High Councilor in the St. Joseph Stake, in which calling he still labors faithfully. Elder Welker has twelve living Children, seven sons and five daughters, all of whom are members of the Church and some of them occupying prominent oostiions." P. 604: "John Welker, Bishop of the Layton Ward, St. Joseph Stake, Arizona, [last line missing from bad photocopy] 1826, in Maddison Township, Jackson Co., Ohio, a son of James Welker and Elizabeth Stoker. He came to the Valley in 1852, was ordained a High Priest Aug. 26, 1877, by John Taylor, and a Bishop Nov. 4, 1884, by Brigham Young, jun. He died June 1, 1913." 4. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 101-115: "Elizabeth Stoker4, b. 28 Feb. 1800 in Ashe co., N.C.; d. about jan. 1868, at Bloomington, Bear Lake co., Idaho. She m. James Welker, b., 19 Aug 1803, in Rowan co., N.C. A genealogy of the Welker family is now in course of preparation by the descendants of James Robert Welker which accounts for the following abbreviated record of the descendants of this family. The children of Elizabeth Stoker4 and her husband, James Welker, were five sons and three daughters as follows: David Welker, b. 2 Jul 1823 in Henry Co., Ind.; d. young. James Wilburn Welker, b. 17 Jan 1825 in Jackson Co., Ohio; d. 3 May 1912 at Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho. He married (1) 17 Feb 1845, Anna Pugh, b. 31 Jan 1820 at Knoxville, Knox, TN, dau. of Daniel Pugh and Martha Harris. He married (2) Susan Caroline Stevenson, b. 29 June 1833 in Knox Co., TN; d. 22 Sep 1907 at Magrath, Alberta, Canada. She was the daughter of Issac Henderson Stevenson and his wife Mary Pugh. He was the father of nine sons and eight daughters by his two wives [short biographies of each child follow in the book]. John Welker, b. 16 Mar 1826 in Jackson Co., Ohio; d 1 Jun 1913 at Safford, Graham, AZ. He married Roxanna/Roxana Mahala Dustin, 2 Apr 1850. She was born 3 Jul 1833(?) probably at Le Roy, Genesee, NY; d. 11 Mar 1904 at Safford, Graham, AZ, a dau. of Bechias Dustin and his wife Asenath Hurlburt or Herlbert. [Short biographies of their two children follow in the book.] Jacob Stoker Welker, b. 8 Jan 1829, in Jackson Co., Ohio, d. 28 Apr 1911 at Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho. He m. Feb 1855 Harriet Angeline Lish, b. 25 Jul 1839 at Greenwood, Steuben, NY; d. 6/7 Oct 1914 at Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho. She was the dau. of Joseph Lyons Lish and his wife Harriet Ann Tripp. [Biographies of their 13 children follow in the book.] Mary Catherine Welker, b. 12 Jan 1832 in Jackson Co., Ohio; d. 8 Dec 1920 at Franklin, Greenlee, AZ. She m. Thomas Billington Nelson, b. 9 May 1835 in Jefferson Co., IL; d. 19 Feb 1918 at Thatcher, Graham, AZ, a son of Edmond Nelson and Jane Taylor. [Biographies of their 11 children follow in the book.] Sarah Welker, b. 1834 in Jackson Co., OH; d. in infancy. Rebecca Welker, b. 21 Jul 1835 in Jackson Co., OH; d. 1863, in Willard, Box Elder, UT. She m. Alexander Roswell Stevens, b. 28 Nov 1832/3 at Mt. Pleasant, Canada; d. 17 Jan 1915 at Springfield, Lane, OR. He was the son of Roswell Stevens and his wife Mariah Doyle/Dayle. [Biographies of their 5 children follow in the book.] Adam Welker, b. 19 Feb 1841, near Columbus, Adams, IL; d. 2 Apr 1926 at Safford, Graham, AZ. He m. Agnes Dock, 22 eb 1865 at Willard, box Elder, UT. Agnes Dock was b. 28 Apr 1847 at Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland and d. 25 Feb 1913 at Safford, Graham, AZ. She was a dau. of Robert Dock and his wife Agnes Dreghorn. [Biographies of their children and multiple grandchildren follow in the book.]" 5. The following is a partial quote from an article entitled: "The Michael and Catherine Eller Stoker family as early Mormons in Ohio and Missouri," by Jimmie "B" Stoker, November 24, 1993, as reprinted in the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. See the notes of Michael Stoker (1762-1838) for the full transcript of this article: "A call to Zion takes the family to Missouri. Only one stays in Ohio. Seven of Michael Stoker's (1762-1838) nine children joined the LDS Church between 1833 and 1836. His daughter, Catherine (1809-1893), who married Alexander Lackey, may not have joined nor did Rebecca (1807-1821), a daughter who died accidentally in 1821 at age 14. No doubt, Michael Stoker (1762-1838) and his wife, Catherine Eller (1773-After 1850), joined the church also although no record of their baptisms at that time seem to be available. Catherine had her patriarchal blessing given by Hyrum Smith in 1843. The family, listening to their church leaders, were anxious to gather to Zion. On October 27, 1836 Michael, now past the age of 74 and Catherine, over 63 years old, sold out their holdings in southern Ohio and headed west to join the Saints in Missouri. With all of his children married except their youngest son, Eller (1816-1855), Michael Stoker (1762-1838) and a couple of dozen or more of his married descendants and their families headed west. Goodby Ohio. David Stoker's wife, Barbara Graybill, and Polly's husband, Michael Graybill, brother and sister, said their goodbyes to their parents, John Peter Graybill, Sr. (1762-1842), and Christina Wampler (1771-1844). This couple had journeyed from the Blue Ridge mountains in Ashe county, North Carolina with the Stokers in 1815 to southern Ohio and they planned to die there which they did. Christina Wampler may have trembled to see her children leave for the west. She had been kidnapped by the Delaware Indians from her Pennsylvania home when she was three years old. With pressure from the increasingly stronger armed forces of the whites, the Indians relinquished her when she was eleven years old, along with other children. She became easy to identify as she sang a lullaby, no doubt a German one, which her mother had taught her. When her mother heard her sing, she knew immediately that it was her Christina.(6) A winter in Indiana. During the late fall and winter of 1836, the Stoker families, whether together or separately, trekked across Ohio in their wagons. Many of them planned to spend part of the winter with relatives in Indiana.(7) Michael stopped in Henry County, Indiana where on December 1, 1836 he bought "1 Roe of Shock corn" from the estate of Absalom Koons who was Catherine's deceased nephew.(8) Michael's son Michael Stoker, Jr., must have been in Henry County when he wrote in his journal in April 1837 that he baptized Margaret Judd, David Eller, Tabitha Eller, Mary Sharp, Rhoda Judd. These were relatives and soon-to-be relatives. Margaret Judd in 1839, after the Stokers were driven from Missouri, would marry Michael's youngest brother, Eller. Rhoda Judd was the mother of Margaret Judd and Tabitha Eller. David Eller was Michael's first cousin.(9) Michael's (1762-1838) daughter, Elizabeth (1800-1868) and her husband, James Welker had been in Indiana when their first child was born in 1823. However, their next four children, starting in 1825 and ending in 1835 were all born near the Stokers in Jackson County, Ohio. The members of Michael's family felt comfortable living near each other and sometimes grew deeply attached. Polly Stoker Graybill found it difficult when her family said their goodbyes to their Indiana relatives. One of them cried because Aunt Polly was leaving and he would not see her again.(10) Picture: "Christena Wampler's headstone in Jackson Co." Evidently, Catherine Stoker Lackey and her husband, Alexander, went to Missouri and joined her parents there in 1837. One of her sons, Michael Onesimus, being only a year old, cried so hard when they crossed the Mississippi River that his mother had to cover his head with her apron.(11) Footnotes: 5. Vivian Graybill, "Michael Graybill, Sr." Typescript sent to Jim Stoker by Alice Graybill Russell, 6120 Wincanton Dr., Shreveport, LA 71129 on October 6, 1993. 6. Ibid. 7. Ibid. 8. A necessary explanation on the Michael Stoker (Stocker) family group sheet sent by Jim Rose, 740 So.Woodland Hills Dr., Woodland Hills, UT, 84 653 on Nov. 13, 1993. 9. "The Howard Leytham, Stoker, Von Dollen Family Histories...," p. 92. 10. Vivian Graybill, "Michael Graybill, Sr." 11. Letter from Ethel McCarley, dated July 15, 1957 to Madeline E. Fletcher. Ethel's address was Rio Grande, Ohio. Information found in the notes of the Michael Stoker family group sheet sent by Jim Rose to Jim Stoker on Nov. 18, 1993." 6. The following is a partial quote from an article entitled: "The Michael and Catherine Eller Stoker family as early Mormons in Ohio and Missouri," by Jimmie "B" Stoker, November 24, 1993, as reprinted in the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. See the notes of Michael Stoker (1762-1838) for the full transcript of this article: "The following members of Michael Stoker's family attached their names to a petition in 1843 that they had lived in Missouri and had been driven from their state:(21) David Stoker [Michael's son David (1795-1852)], John Stoker [possibly David's son, John (1817-1881) or Michael's son, John W. (1803-1857)], John McDaniels (1812-1884) [David's son-in-law, husband of his oldest daughter, Christine (1815-1854)], Elles Stoker (1816-1855) [Eller, Michael's youngest son], Mary Stoker (1822-1890) [probably Margaret Judd, Eller's wife]. Catharine Stoker (1773-after 1850) [Michael's wife, Catharine Eller], Jacob Stoker (1812-1893) [Michael's son], Catharine Stoker [Catharine Burcham, Jacob's wife], John Stoker (1803-1857) [Michael's son, John W. Stoker], Sarah Stoker (1806-1857) [John W. Stoker's wife, Electa Sarah McDaniel]. Geo. Graybill (1821-?) [Michael's grandson, George Washington Graybill, son of Polly Mary Stoker (1792-1864)], Michael Stoker (1805-1858) [Michael's son], Martha Stoker (1808-1873) [Martha Carr McDaniel, wife of Michael's son, Michael], Gabrael Stoker (1832-1852) [Michael's grandson, son of Michael (1805-1858)], William Stoker (1819-1892) [Michael's grandson, son of David], Almira Stoker (1818-1884) [Michael's granddaughter-in-law, grandson, William's wife, Almira Winegar], Samuel D. Stoker (1840-1908) [Michael's great-grandson, son of William and Almira], William Stoker (1842-1906) [Michael's great-grandson, son of William and Almira]. Mary Graybill [possibly Michael's daughter, Polly Mary Stoker (1792-1864) or his granddaughter, Mary Ann Graybill (1830-?)], William Graybill (1825-1880) [Michael's grandson, son of Polly Mary Stoker], Adam Graybill [still looking for this relationship to Michael], Sidney R Graybill (1836-?) [Michael's grandson, son of Polly Mary Stoker], Levi Graybill (1818-1912) [Michael's grandson, son of Polly Mary Stoker], Patience Graybill (1825-1895) [Patience Smith, Michael's granddaughter-in-law, wife of Joseph Levi Graybill (1818-1912)], Mary Graybill [possibly Michael's daughter, Polly Mary Stoker (1792-1864), or his granddaughter, Mary Ann Graybill (1830-?), Polly's daughter]. John Stoker (1817-1881) [Michael's grandson, son of David], Jane Stoker (1810-1890) [Michael's granddaughter-in-law, Jane McDaniel, wife of John (1817-1881)], Hannah Graybill [Michael's great granddaughter, daughter of Joseph Levi Graybill], Hyrum Stoker (1840-1887) [Michael's great grandson, son of John Stoker (1817-1881) and Jane McDaniel], Alma Stoker (1835-1897) [Michael's adopted great grandson, son of Jane McDaniel], and Franklin Stoker (1842-1855) [Michael's great grandson, son of John Stoker (1817-1881)]. Lucinda Stoker is also listed on the petition but cannot establish a relationship to Michael Stoker (1762-1838).(22) Refuge found in Illinois. The people of Quincy reached out to help the Mormons fleeing from Missouri. Elizabeth Haven Barlow writes, "The people of Quincy had contributed between four and five hundred dollars for the poor Mormons. God had opened their hearts to receive us. May heaven's blessings rest upon them. We are hungry and they feed us, naked and clothed us. The citizens have assisted beyond all calculations."(23) Footnotes 21. Also included are some of their children who were born after 1838 in Illinois. 22. "Mormon Redress Petitions," pp. 574, 598, 599-601. 23. Elizabeth Haven Barlow in letter to Elizabeth Howel Bullard, 24 February 1839, published in Ora H. Barlow, "The Israel Barlow Story and Mormon Mores." Salt Lake City: Ora H. Barlow, 1968." 7. From an article entitled "Stokers coming to Ohio" rom the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT: "(A Miss Ethel McCarley did research on the Stoker family line for Madeline Fletcher of Fort Collins, Colorado. She sent to Madeline an article found in a local newspaper which featured an elderly Mrs. Katy Lackey. She is Catherine Stoker, daughter of Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller, who married to Alexander Lackey on Jan 1, 1829. The newspaper and its date were not given. It is assumed that the interviews took place in 1896. Photocopy of the article was sent to Jim Stoker by Madeline Fletcher's sister, Helen Evans, of San Diego, California on March 15, 1994.) 'On last Monday, the writer paid a visit to Mrs. Katy Lackey, of Rio Grande. The old lady is remarkably spry for one so old, being eighty-seven last February. She can remember back for eighty-one years. Though she now lives in Gallia County, the greater part of her life was spent in Jackson County. Her maiden name was Stoker. Her parents, Michael and Catherine Stoker came here from North Carolina in 1815, when she was but six years old. There was quite a large family of them, consisting of father and mother, five brothers, three sisters, and a brother-in-law by the name of Craybill [Graybill]. They came in wagons, bringing all their goods with them, as far as the salt works on the Kanawha river, and there, on account of bad roads, they loaded their goods on pack horses. They crossed the Ohio river some time in February. Coming to this county in 1815, before its organization, they were directed by a gentleman by the name of Arthur to a sugar camp near the old Henson place, and there they stayed till a log cabin could be erected for a home. Many persons yet living in the vicinity, can remember the rude log hut that used to stand just a few rods above the present site of the Vega school house. Her nearest neighbors were, the Stephensons, who lived on the Daniel Evans' place; the Lackey homestead, now owned by Prof C. A. Lackey; an Arthur family, who lived where Mrs. Rebecca Evans now lives, below Vega and a family of Welkers, who moved somewhere in the hollow, where Albert and Evie Edwards now live. Her five brothers were David, John, Mike, Jacob and Elery [Eller] Stoker; and the sisters were Elizabeth, Rebecca, and herself, Katie Stoker. Her sister, Rebecca, was the second person buried in the old grave-yard mentioned a few weeks ago, on the farm of Mr. Daniel Williams; Anne Stephenson, a daughter of John Stephenson, one of the first commissioners of Jackson county, being the first person buried there. The story goes that Anne Stephenson was carried to the door on a quilt, and looking across the creek, selected a spot on the hillside under a walnut tree for her grave, which was the starting of the graveyard. When Rebecca Stoker died, Mr. Stephenson requested that she be buried by the side of his daughter, Anne, they being about the same age. The first school she attended was near the old tan house and not very far from where Mr. Jenkins Davis now lives. Her first teacher was John Stephenson and the second was Andrew Stephenson, both sons of the commissioner, John Stephenson. The school house was one of those rude log structures with a chimney in one corner, usually taking up about one quarter of the entire building. Wood was used for the fire purposes, the boys taking turns at chopping and rolling in back logs. The Stokers afterwards moved to Iowa, with the exception of Katy, the subject of this sketch, who married Mr. Alex Lackey and has lived here in Gallia county ever since. The Stephensons came here from Greenbrier county, Virginia. Just when they came we are not able to say as they were here when the Stokers came in 1815. There was a large family of them, also, consisting of father, John, and mother, whose maiden name was Ewing. She was some relation of Thomas Ewing, the first Secretary of Interior; seven sons and three daughters. The sons were Jas, John, Joshua, Andrew, Williams, Samuel and Jerry. The girls were Ellen, Anne and Nancy. James was judge of the court of common pleas; John was, for several years, auditor; Sam and Jerry moved to Indiana; Anne died at the old homestead as stated above; Ellen married Joseph Scurlock; and Nancy married Courtney Martin. The Lackeys came here from Virginia in 1806. They settled for a while in Gallia county, near where Mr. Jerry Corn now lives; then they came to this county, settling in Bloomfield township. The old homestead is still in possession of one of the descendants. When the Lackeys and Stokers first came here, the country was all woods. Wolves were so numerous, it was next to impossible to keep sheep, and their howling would make the night hideous. Bear, too, were plentiful, and it was no uncommon thing to hear the pigs squealing and to rush out and find that a bear had devoured a pig, or had eaten a shoulder off of one of the larger hogs." 8. Partial transcription from an article entitled "Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller." from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. See notes of Michael Stoker for full transcription of this article: "During the Adams County time period some of the Stoker men found work with a farmer named Coleman Wilkes. Mr. Wilkes lived approximately two miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. He had first offered work and a home to Elizabeth's husband, James Welker, and soon after David, John W., Michael, and Jacob also obtained work with him. Here they labored diligently trying to earn enough to rebuild their supplies and stock which they had lost during the Missouri struggles. Moving to Bear Creek, Hancock Co., Illinois On July 1, 1839 the Mormon church's prophet and leader, Joseph Smith, called for all church members to settle in and around the Commerce, Illinois area. The town of Commerce was renamed by the church members to Nauvoo. In 1842 the Stoker family had complied. Packing up their belongings they moved north settling their families around the Carthage/Bear Creek area. James Welker's son, John, recorded: "...he found that there was land that could be entered in Hancock County, about 15 miles south of Nauvoo. He moved there and filed on a homestead. Part of it was prairie land and part was timber. He built a large hewed two roomed log house. Then the next thing was to fence and make a farm to make a living off of" (Ibid). The 1842 personal property tax assessment book of Hancock County has records for Stoker, Welker, and Graybill families living within the county. These records indicate the possibility that they lived outside of the cities." Building the Nauvoo Temple The Stoker families were on hand for the building of the temple for their church. It is recorded in the church history that Eller Stoker, Jacob Stoker, and John McDaniel (husband to Christine Stoker) worked on the temple for a period of time. All families were expected to donate time and supplies to the temple project... Life was beginning to flourish again for the families, and happy times were with them. On May 23, 1844 Joseph Levi Graybill, Eller Stoker, and Michael Stoker were initiated and passed into the Nauvoo Lodge of Masons. Two weeks later Levi Graybill, Eller Stoker, and Michael Stoker became lodge members, and on June 8th they were raised to Master Masons. While in Illinois, John Stoker, John W. Stoker, John Welker Eller Stoker, and Jacob Stoker were given church callings of Office of the Seventy. Death of Joseph and Hyrum Smith Living around Carthage the Stoker, Graybill, and McDaniel families were homesteading lands close to those who most violently disagreed with the Mormons and who were constantly calling for their removal. Sometimes these men formed their own vigilante groups trying to scare the Mormons into leaving. Some of the Stoker men folk were called into military duty within the State Militia as recorded in the history of John McDaniel. "Early on June 24, Joseph and Hyrum Smith, John Taylor, and fifteen other members of the Nauvoo city council headed to Carthage to answer the charges filed against them. They passed the home of William Stoker located six miles southeast of Nauvoo on the Carthage Road before 8 A.M.... Sometime after noon, the Stokers saw the mounted riders traveling toward Nauvoo. Arriving at their destination at 2:30, the leaders gathered three small cannons and about two hundred firearms which were turned over to the militia. At nearly midnight the militia delivered the Mormon leaders who came voluntarily to the authorities in Carthage... Thursday June 27 Joseph and his brother Hyrum, were martyred. A mob of about one hundred men with blackened faces gathered about five 'clock in the afternoon. Several stormed the jail where the Smith brothers and a few friends were sequestered. Joseph and Hyrum were shot dead, and John Taylor wounded...the assassins and their comrades fled Carthage to Warsaw and then sought refuge west of the MIssissippi River... Friday June 28, with the bodies of the slain leaders placed in two different wagons, covered with branches to shade them from the hot sun, Willard Richards, Samuel Smith, and Artois Hamilton pulled out of Carthage and headed for Nauvoo. Sometimes shortly after noon, the procession with eight soldiers passed by William Stoker's driving teams pulling the two wagons containing the bodies of the martyrs. Mary Stoker Aitken, a granddaughter of WIlliam Stoker and Almira Winegar, wrote, "My father [John Stephen Stoker] told us that his parents had told him that they had seen the bodies of the Prophet and his brother Hyrum Smith, being taken from Carthage to Nauvoo." ...One of the Stoker relative's narrative mentions that "After the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum in 1844, Simeon Graybill went up to Nauvoo to help guard the secretly hidden bodies of Joseph and Hyrum. Fearful the anti-Mormon mob might try to do further violence to Joseph and Hyrum's bodies, their caskets were filled with sand for public burial" (Ibid). Conflict/Harassment Again. In 1845 the mobbing and burnings began, starting with the outlying settlements. The Stokers were living within the church area called the Highland branch of Illinois. The babies, weddings, and all manner of social life continued on and in July the families were doing more temple work for their ancestors. Again the families grew; new events were attended to. Jacob and John Stoker also joined the Masons and were later raised to Master Masons. Sheriff of Hancock County ordered the saints to organize and protect themselves. "John Welker tells how he and his cousins mutually watched out for each other. His account follows: 'The mob (against) the Latter-day Saints was increasing and I but a boy of 18 was the oldest of the boys that was at hoe. My oldest brother was married and doing for himself. I was the one to look after the family after my father died and when the burning out of the later day Saints by the mob commenced close by I was in a settlement 10 miles for whare {sic} they were burning houses and some of my cousins and relative lived close to whare {sic} I lived. We got together and agreed to take turnes {sic} and watch the mob and do the best we could to protect our homes. Some one was out every night watching their movements. They did not come to our little settlement to burn us out, if they had come some of them would have been hurt. Thare {sic} is many things connected with this I will not write.' (Punctuation added.) Not all of the Stoker relatives were as fortunate as the Welkers, John McDaniel and his wife Christine Stoker, according to one history, "...were greatly persecuted with the other saints and several times were driven out by the mobs. On one occasion they were attacked and forced to flee with a child under each arm while their home was burned" (Ibid). Nauvoo Temple Dedicated. In late 1845 the church's Nauvoo Temple was dedicated and many of the saints came to the temple to perform their own religious (endowment) ordinances. Between January 5 and January 21, of 1846 sixteen heads of the Stoker clan had received their own temple endowment. Michael Stoker Jr. and Catherine Burcham Jacob Stoker and Martha Carr McDaniel Eller Stoker and Margaret Judd Catherine Eller Stoker (widow) Elizabeth Stoker Welker (widow) James W. Welker and Anna Pugh John Stoker and Jane McDaniel John W. Stoker and Sara McDaniel William Stoker and Almira Winegar Records from the Nauvoo temple show that the Stoker family participated in other religious temple activities: Catherine Eller Stoker, Michael Stoker (son), Eller Stoker (son) and wife Margaret (Judd) Stoker (Eller's wife), James Welker and wife Elizabeth Stoker Welker, and Mary (Polly) Stoker (Graybill) all did baptisms by proxy for their deceased relatives." 9. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. The following article is entitled"John Welker Short Sketch." It is noted by the author that: "This story was reprinted as I received it by Helen Evans of San Diego California." The story: "I take a little time to pen down a few items in relation to my experience and labors and travels. I was born in the years 1826- March 16 in Jackson County, Ohio. My father, James Welker and my mother Elizabeth Stoker Welker, joined the Latter-day Saints faith or in other words they joined when the Mormons or Latter-day Saints settled in Farr West, Missouri, they sold out their farm in the state of Ohio and moved to Farr West, Missouri. Father went to the land office and entered land and made a home in a new country and all the family that were able to work had to work to make a living and fence and build up a new house. We commenced to be a little comfortable fixed when mobocracy commenced to rise and persecution commenced to rage and the Saints came in from other counties to Caldwell County. They continued their mobbing until Governor Boggs sent his big army and took their guns and firearms away from the little handful of Latter-day Saints and banished them from the state. They had the Prophet Joseph Smith and a great many of the leading men of the Church as prisoners and put them in jail in Richmond, Missouri. Now this is but a small part of the persecutions of the Saints that I am an eyewitness of that occurred in Missouri. My father and some others that I could mention had their best animals taken away from them by the mob. My father's family and grandmother and my uncle's family had to move out of the state with one old wagon and three old horses. Perhaps you imagine how many of the families could ride. I was thirteen years old that spring of the move from the state. I made my own shoes to walk out in. It is a hard story to tell but it is a true one. I made my own shoes to walk out in of boot legs and old saddle skirts and used wooden pegs as they were then called. They had to last me through. We traveled through snow and rain and mud and water, laying out in the storms to sleep during the nights. All this I have passed through, snow and rain and mud and water, laying out in the storms to sleep during the nights. All this I have passed through with a few others that are yet alive. We made our way out of the state of Missouri to the Mississippi River through much suffering and privations. With all this, the Saints did not murmur and find faults of their trials and sufferings as much as some do now with the small trials that they have at times in life. I will not or site anymore of the trails of Missouri. At present, as I am writing more of my experience than of the Church, I will commence at the Mississippi River. When my father and the others that came out with him got to the camp on the east side of the river, there was a noble hearted man which came to our camp and got in conversation with my father and found out his circumstance and the number in the family. He said to him, "How many boys do you have?" He said, "Three. Here they are." We were standing around listening very anxious to hear what he had to say. He looked at us and said, "You are the family that I want to take home with me. I have a large farm and an empty house for you to go into and I will furnish you with provisions and you and the boys can work for me." It surely was a God's send for us. He lived in Adams County, two miles south of Columbus. The three families all went home with him and he treated us very kind and fatherly. Grandmother and family got a home close by us. We stayed with him about three years. Father found that there was land that could be entered in Hancock County, about 15 miles south of Nauvoo. He moved there and filed on a homestead. Part of it was prairie land and part timber. He built a large hewed two roomed log house. Then the next thing was to fence and make a farm to make a living off of. We went to work with all the strength and ability that we had and fenced about 20 acres of land and farmed it two years. Because my father and all three of us boys were concerned in it, now I will tell you more about what we did in this time of about three years- built a large log stable with a loft on top to hold hay and fodder for our horses and cows. About the time we got all of this done, the Devil was busy getting his hell hounds to work. They tried to get something against the Prophet Joseph Smith so that they could convict him and stop the progress of the Church. With all that we had labored and passed through the fall after the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and Patriarch Hyrum Smith in the Carthage Jail, my father took the intermitting fever and died. At this time my bother Wilburn was married and I was the oldest at home. After the martyrdoms of the Prophet there was a little rest given the latter-day Saints, but it did not last long until they began to burn out the Mormons as they are generally called. They kept up their persecutions until the Saints had to leave the state. The land that had been filed on by my father had not been proved up on so we did not get anything for it. There was a man who came from McDonough County and offered a pair of three year old steers and an old United States musket for our improvements if we could go over to his place and get them. As we did not have team enough to move with, we let him have a thousand dollars worth of property for almost nothing. Now I will give a little account of that trying journey. We had raised a good crop of corn and had the most of it on hand. It was about the same as nothing to sell. It brought eleven cents a bushel at Warsaw, eleven miles to haul, and it had to go be shelled at that. We could not sell it on the cob. This was our chance to get clothing and to fit up to go out into a wilderness country. It is too much for me to tell about it at this present time. We got away all the same. We went through... (John Welker either did not finish this life sketch or it was not preserved. This sketch, in the possession of Mrs. Bertie Branch, was given to me to copy by my grandfather, James R. Welker. At his request I corrected the spelling and added the punctuation. No attempt was made to change the wording. This draft was more polished than the notes he jotted down in his little notebooks. When I copied the biographical sketch and the genealogical and historical information from the three small notebooks, I was very inexperience and failed to follow the accepted procedure. All misspelled words and missing or incorrect punctuation should have been underlined. If this had been done, there would be no question as to how John Welker wrote his record. There could also be no assumed typographical errors. At the time I was also inexperienced in proof reading typed material. To my knowledge xerox copies were not available then in Safford. M.E.F.)" 10. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. The following article is entitled "Notes from one of the little red books John Welker." It is noted by the book's author that: "The following accounts have been reprinted using the same spelling and grammar as the original as submitted to me by Helen Evans 4177 1/2 Utah St. San Diego, CA 92104." The transcript: "Dec. 15, 1910 Thomas Passa at Paris Idaho died and Franklin D. Rich they died within a few hours of each other. Joseph S. Nelson born 1838 in colwell co mo died may 1911. John Haddock born July 17, 1828 died 1910. John Rex Winder was born in Kent England December 11, 1821 died Mar 28th 1910. Born 1822 Jame Elsworth died April 1911. And he liked it and he offrd a pare of 3 year old steers and an old United States musket gun for our primesses or farm and improvement we were poor and did not have team a nuff to move with. Reginna the name of david Stokers wife. John Welker Safford I will write a little of my genealogy or a sceth of my lif and travels My Father and Mother My fathers name was James Welker my mother name was Elizabeth Stoker Welker they lived in the State of Ohio til I was 9 years old and my father moved to the State of Mosouri Farewest Hancock county and live thare 4 years until the Latter day Saints was drove out it was thare whare I seen the prophet Joseph Smith first I was musterd under his command at the tiem of bogesars army came to exserminate or drive the Saints from the state I will not tell the trials we had to leave in the spring thare were nothing to be got about whare we lived we left a large pile of corn we could not git market for any of it we were compelled to leave or qit the mormons we suffrd a grat deal in traveling out in the erly spring 3 famleys moved in one wagon with 3 horses to draw it in the month march I mad my own shoes to walk out of the state in out of saddle scrits and boot legs they were the first that I made and they lasted my through all rite I will not go in to all the details of our travels from the state it was a hard experience and a trying time on the people we had our share of it I now will tell a little of my experence in the time the mob was gethering and after they came to Fare west and leave all that we could not tak along with us to the mercy of the mob We had to live on build (?) corn a grat deal of the time with a little mean when we could git it we had a grat maney hogs at home but we dared not go out to git them but the hogs fared better than we did they run in the timber ware thare was plenty of acorns in the field when we went back thare was a grate many fat hogs left for our winter meat thare was no sale for any of them those that we did no use for our meat we left in the timber for thare was not one to buy them this may be hard for some to believe its true allsame we had meat but no flour my father went in to the older settlement to work to git a little clotheing for his famley and something for them to eat while traveling out of the state we the famley got throug all alive but had a hard time in traveling in ice and snow we got to the state of ill and found a man by the name of Coleman Wilks that took us home with him he let us have a house to live in an furnished us some thin to eat work to pay for it we stayed with him 3 years then father moved to hancock co and filed on a qarter section of land we had very little to do with my father an I went to pikee county illnoise to work at harvisting thare is whare father contracted the intermitting feavor which caused his death I will state what my father and his boys done before his death after fileing on his land he bult a 2 roomed log house which was in a nice location in the edge of white oake grove and a butiful spring run out a little below the house this... was about 15 miles south east of Nauvoo and built a good hewed log house and a goo log barne and grainery and other buildings in 1844 my father died we had not proved up on the land the mob against the Latter day Saints was increasing and I but a boy of 18 was the oldest of the boys that was at home my older brother was maried and doing for himself I was the one to look after the family after my father died and when the burining out of the latter day Saints by the mob commence close by I was in a settlement 10 miles from whare they were burning houses and some of my cousins and relatives lived close whare I lived we got together and agreed to take turns and watch the mob and do the best we could to protect our homes Some one was out every night watching their movements they did not come to our little settlement to burn us out if they had came some of them would have got hurt thare is many things connected with this I will not write this burning of houses was kep up by the mob until Shiriff macentosh ordered out a possa of men to take the mob and bring them to trail in a chase after a crow of the mob porter Rockwell shot and killed one of them the were kindling a fire in my motherinlaws house when the shiriffs posey came in site the disperced and fled in all directions as they ran one man of the mob turned in his saddle shot back at the posse and porter Rockwell shot and fetched him from his horse and he died soon after then the governor ordered out what he called the malishey but they turned out to be nothing more or less then mob he marched his armey to Nauvoo orderd a serrender and ...fier arms to be given up agian as the governor of Mosouri had done a little of my laybours on the road through Iowa my brother Wilburn was taken sick on the road and could not drive his team at one time while traveling I had to drive his team... Sometimes when he could not drive we got through to Council bluffs Now I will go back to Illinois now I will not go into all the details of this serrender thare is some of it I have forgot as I did not pen down Some more of my travels and exsperences in life we were orderd to leave the sate of illinoise I mov | Welker, James (I2545)
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| 1776 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 7 Sep 1979 letter from Rector Derek Carpenter (copy on file) of the Parish Church of St. Paulinus Crayford, Rectory, 1, Claremont Crescent, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4RJ: "Dear Mr. Petersen, I have had only limited success in searching the Registers of the Parish of Crayford as you requested. There are no marriages relating to the Morgan family for the period that you mention, nor were Banns of Marriage called for anyone of that name for the same period. There appears, however, to be two families by the name of Morgan mentioned in the Baptism Registers: Richard, the son of William and Ann Morgan, was born on 15th July 1807 and baptised on 2nd August 1807. And then, obviously another family: Eliza, daughter of Thomas and Mary Morgan, baptized January 29, 1815 and Thomas, son of Thams and Mary Morgan, baptised February 22nd, 1817. I hope that this will be of some help to you." 2. Email from Val Bray [valjoy.bray@yahoo.com.au] 30 Jul 2006: Per FHL 1469337, this is what I found. These are the only Morgans in the village of Crayford: Eliza bapt.29 Jan 1815, parents Thomas and Mary Morgan, Thomas buried 6 Nov 1817 aged 39, Thomas (jnr) bapt. 22 Feb 1818, parents Thomas and Mary, Sophia buried 7 Apr 1825 aged 22, Jane Morgan bapt. 4 Oct 1829, mother Harriett, Marianne, born 16 Oct 1848, and Eliza bapt.28 Jul 1850 parents Thomas and Mary (jnr ?), Emma buried 29 Jan 1854 aged 2. In the 1841 census for Crayford is Mary Morgan 60 and James Morgan aged 8. Are these yours? [My note: I am not sure without more research.] 3. Mentioned at Ogden Cemetery online: Harriet D. Osborn, b. in Kent, England, d. 23 May 1890 at Ogden, parents are Thomas and Mary Morgan, bur. D-4-1-2E. 4. Temple Index Bureau card for End. House, 18 Nov 1872; Bk H; No 27; Pg 1: Harriet Morgan Osborne, b. 25 Dec 1810, Higate, Middlesex, Eng., parents: Thomas Morgan and Mary Ann Hawkin, bapt. June 1869. Endowment was live and information was probably provided by Harriet herself. BURIAL: 1. FHL film 1469337, burial record of Crayford, Kent County, for 1817: No. 145, Thomas Morgan, living at Crayford, bur. 6 Nov, age 39 years. | Morgan, Thomas (I1814)
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| 1777 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 8 Jan 2006 Worldconnect database "mpardo49" a. William Harvey Lee, b. 12 Feb 1852 to Norman Lee and Esther Elizabeth Brown. b. The following note: "Notes written by Ida Winifred Creevy: I do not remember of ever meeting Aunt Ella. She and Aunt Verna came to see Bernice after I come to Green Bay Wisconsin. Uncle Will came to Mother's funeral was there a week. They had 6 children. They used to live on a farm near Clarkston, Michigan. Ella was a sister to Kate Schooley an old friend of Mother's and father worked with Jack Schooley." c. Elnora Fredrick, b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 15 Sep 1929, parents Ambrose and Melissa Fredrick. d. Children (see website for spouses and children of these individuals): Grace Lee, b: 14 Jul 1881 William Harry Lee, b: 17 Mar 1888 Sarah Melissa Lee, b: 16 Sep 1890 in Clarkston, Independence Twp. Oakland Co., Michigan. Jennie E. Lee, b: 16 Feb 1893 Verna Wenona Lee, b: 3 Apr 1895 in Michigan Lettie M. Lee b: 10 Apr 1891 in Richfield, Michigan 2. Rootsweb Worldconnect 8 Jan 2006 database "meandlee" of Lisa McGuigan a. William Harvey Lee, b. 12 Feb 1852 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, d. 8 Oct 1913 at Waterford, Oakland, Michigan, age at time of death was 61 years, 7 mos., 25 days; served in the Civil War; parents are Norman Harry Lee and Esther Elizabeth Brown; middle name shows as either Harry or Harvey depending on record. b. Elnora Frederick, b. 2 Nov 1860 in Michigan, d. 15 Sep 1927 in Michigan; goes by Ella. c. Children (consult website for Childrens' spouses and Children): Grace May Lee, b: 14 Jul 1881 Roxey Lee, b: 1883 in Osceola, Michigan William Harry Lee, b: 17 Mar 1888 Sarah Melissa Lee, b: 16 Sep 1890 in Clarkston, Independence, Michigan Jennie Elnora Lee, b: 16 Feb 1893 Vernie Wenona Lee, b: 3 Apr 1895 Lettie M. Lee, b: 14 Dec 1899 3. Censuses: 1850 US: Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan, p. 20 of 40, 30 Jul 1850, family 403: Harvey Lee, 52, shoemaker, $800, CT. Fanny, 46, VT. Mary, 26, NY. Chancy, 25, NY. Norman, 20, NY, "insane." George, 18, MI. Daniel, 14, MI. Cyrus, 12, MI. Lester, 9, MI. Alice, 6, MI. 1860 US: Waterford, Oakland, Michigan, p. 151, 16 Jul 1860, family 1151: Norman Lee, 30, shoemaker, $40, $650, MI. Esther, 25, NY. William, 8, MI. Frances, 6, MI. Mary, 3, MI. 1880 US: Orient, Osceola, Michigan, p.176a (three doors from Ambrose Frederick): William H. Lee, 28, cooper, MI MI NY. Elnora, 19, wife, keeps house, MI NY PA. Alice M. Lee, sister, 22, teacher, MI MI NY. 1900 US: Independence Township, Oakland, Michigan, p. 23, dwelling and family #168 [extremely poor and undecipherable writing]: William H. Lee, 48, Feb 1852, m. 21 years, MI MI NY, day laborer. Elnora, wife, Nov 1860, 39, m. 21 years, 7 total children with 6 living, MI Germany NY. Grace, dau., July 1881, 18, MI MI MI. Harry H. ?., son, Mch[?] 1888, 12, MI MI MI. Sadie M.[?], dau., ?, ?, MI MI MI. ?? E., dau., ?? 1893, 7, MI MI MI. L?? M., dau., April 1895, 5, MI MI MI. Lettie, dau., Dec 1898, 1, MI MI MI. 1910 US: Independence Township, Oakland, Michigan, p. 170, 20 Apr 1910, family 127: William Lee, 58, m. once for 30 years, MI MI NY, farmer. Elnorah, wife, 49, m. once for 30 years, 7 total children with 6 living, MI Ger PA. Harry, son, 22, s., MI MI MI, odd jobs. Sadie, dau., 20, s, MI MI MI. Vernie, dau., 15, MI MI MI. Lettie, dau., 12, MI MI MI. 1920 US: Pontiac 4th Ward, Oakland, Michigan, p. 163, 6 Jan 1920, 217 Willow Ave., family 148: William H. Lee, 30, single. MI MI MI, carpenter. Ella, mother, 59, widow, MI MI PA. Lettie, sister, 22, MI MI MI, piston inspector at "Oakland". BIRTH: 1. Ancestry.com's "Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, 1800-1917": William Lee, b. 1852, at Waterford, MI to Norman Lee and Esther E. Brown who were residing in Waterford, MI. | Lee, William Harvey (I3589)
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| 1778 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. 8 Jan 2006 Worldconnect database "mpardo49" A. William Harvey Lee, b. 12 Feb 1852 to Norman Lee and Esther Elizabeth Brown. B. The following note: "Notes written by Ida Winifred Creevy: I do not remember of ever meeting Aunt Ella. She and Aunt Verna came to see Bernice after I come to Green Bay Wisconsin. Uncle Will came to Mother's funeral was there a week. They had 6 children. They used to live on a farm near Clarkston, Michigan. Ella was a sister to Kate Schooley an old friend of Mother's and father worked with Jack Schooley." C. Elnora Fredrick, b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 15 Sep 1929, parents Ambrose and Melissa Fredrick. D. Children (see website for spouses and children of these individuals): Grace Lee, b: 14 Jul 1881 William Harry Lee, b: 17 Mar 1888 Sarah Melissa Lee, b: 16 Sep 1890 in Clarkston, Independence Twp. Oakland Co., Michigan. Jennie E. Lee, b: 16 Feb 1893 Verna Wenona Lee, b: 3 Apr 1895 in Michigan Lettie M. Lee b: 10 Apr 1891 in Richfield, Michigan 2. Rootsweb Worldconnect 8 Jan 2006 database "meandlee" of Lisa McGuigan A. William Harvey Lee, b. 12 Feb 1852 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, d. 8 Oct 1913 at Waterford, Oakland, Michigan, age at time of death was 61 years, 7 mos., 25 days; served in the Civil War; parents are Norman Harry Lee and Esther Elizabeth Brown; middle name shows as either Harry or Harvey depending on record. B. Elnora Frederick, b. 2 Nov 1860 in Michigan, d. 15 Sep 1927 in Michigan; goes by Ella. C. Children (consult website for Childrens' spouses and Children): Grace May Lee, b: 14 Jul 1881 Roxey Lee, b: 1883 in Osceola, Michigan William Harry Lee, b: 17 Mar 1888 Sarah Melissa Lee, b: 16 Sep 1890 in Clarkston, Independence, Michigan Jennie Elnora Lee, b: 16 Feb 1893 Vernie Wenona Lee, b: 3 Apr 1895 Lettie M. Lee, b: 14 Dec 1899 3. Censuses: 1870 US: Greenville P.O., Fair Plains Township, Montcalm, Michigan, p. 120a, dwelling #186 family #189: Ambrose Fredrick, 52, day laborer, $600 personal property, NY. Malissa, 40, keeping house, PA. Horace, 18, MI. Cora, 13, MI. Herbert, 11, MI. Elenor, 9, MI. Sarah, 4, MI. Kate, 2, MI. 1880 US: Orient, Osceola, Michigan, p.176a (three doors from Ambrose Frederick): William H. Lee, 28, cooper, MI MI NY. Elnora, 19, wife, keeps house, MI NY PA. Alice M. Lee, sister, 22, teacher, MI MI NY. 1900 US: Independence Township, Oakland, Michigan, p. 23, dwelling and family #168 [extremely poor and undecipherable writing]: William H. Lee, 48, Feb 1852, m. 21 years, MI MI NY, day laborer. Elnora, wife, Nov 1860, 39, m. 21 years, 7 total children with 6 living, MI Germany NY. Grace, dau., July 1881, 18, MI MI MI. Harry H. ?., son, Mch[?] 1888, 12, MI MI MI. Sadie M.[?], dau., ?, ?, MI MI MI. ?? E., dau., ?? 1893, 7, MI MI MI. L?? M., dau., April 1895, 5, MI MI MI. Lettie, dau., Dec 1898, 1, MI MI MI. 1910 US: Independence Township, Oakland, Michigan, p. 170, 20 Apr 1910, family 127: William Lee, 58, m. once for 30 years, MI MI NY, farmer. Elnorah, wife, 49, m. once for 30 years, 7 total children with 6 living, MI Ger PA. Harry, son, 22, s., MI MI MI, odd jobs. Sadie, dau., 20, s, MI MI MI. Vernie, dau., 15, MI MI MI. Lettie, dau., 12, MI MI MI. 1920 US: Pontiac 4th Ward, Oakland, Michigan, p. 163, 6 Jan 1920, 217 Willow Ave., family 148: William H. Lee, 30, single. MI MI MI, carpenter. Ella, mother, 59, widow, MI MI PA. Lettie, sister, 22, MI MI MI, piston inspector at "Oakland". | Frederick, Elnora (I3588)
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| 1779 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A brief synopsis and timeline of the life of Johan Michael Roemer as supported by various research notes separately quoted below. Inference of non-published events such as the births of unrecorded children are also included herein: 3 Sep 1715: Birth in Birkenau, Hessen, Germany. 5 Sep 1715: Baptism in Birkenau, Hessen, Germany. 18 Jul 1736: Married Maria Charlotte Amalia Hartwich at Birkenau, Hessen, Germany. 5 Sep 1737: Immigration of "John Michael Romer" aged 23 listed to Philadelphia on the ship "Winter Galley." Abt 1738: Estimated birth of daughter Johanna Magdalena Römer. Abt 1739: Estimated birth of daughter Anna Barbara Römer. Abt 1741: Estimated birth of unnamed son inferred by obituaries of parents. Abt 1741: Estimated birth of unnamed daughter inferred by obituaries of parents. Apr 1744: "Johan Michael Römer" listed as sponsor for the baptism of a child of Joh. Heitzman. 20 Jul 1744: Birth of daughter Maria Barbara Römer. 18 Jul 1745: "Michael Raymer" buys land from John van Metre in Frederick co., MD. 31 Oct 1746: "Michael Römer and wife Maria Charlotha" listed as sponsors for the baptism of a child of Peter Appel named Maria Charlotha. 15 Jan 1747: "Michael Römer and wife" listed as sponsors for a child of George Michael Zesserong/Jesserong. 24 Jul 1747: "Johan Michal Römer" listed as a Church Warden of the Church of Monocacy at Frederick, MD. 25 Jul 1747: A daughter [not named but was Elizabeth] of "Johan Michel Römer." 19 Feb 1748: "Michel Römer and wife" listed as sponsors at baptism for a child of Joh. Michel Teuffel. 8 Nov 1748: "Michael Römer's wife" listed as sponsor at baptism for a child of George Michael Jesserong. 17 Sep 1749: "Joh. Michael Römer and wife" listed as sponsors at baptism of a child of Conrad Grosch. 7 Jan 1750: "Michael Römer and wife" listed as sponsors at baptism of a child of Georg Nagel. 24 Jun 1750: "Michael Roomer and wife" listed as sponsor at baptism in "Northkill" for a child of Mattheis Dornbach. 8 Sep 1750: Son Johann Conrad born to "Johan Michel Römer." 23 Sep 1750: "Michel Römer and wife Charlotta" listed as sponsors for a child of Valentin Kraft. 11 Aug 1751: "Michel and Charlotta Römer" listed as sponsors for a child of Jacob and Maria Benedicta Storm. 1752: Michael was the contractor for the construction of the stone Lutheran church in Frederick, MD. 1752: "Carpenter Michael and Charlotta Roemer" listed as purchasers of land in Frederick, MD. 18 Jul 1752: Unrecorded birth of daughter Christina Römer in Frederick, MD (determined from her burial record). 8 Apr 1752: "Charlotta Römer" listed as a sponsor for a child of Jacob and Eleonore Jung. 3 Feb 1754: "Michael Roemer and wife Charlotta Amalia" listed as sponsors for a child of Bernhard Michael Hausihl. 15 Apr 1754: "Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia" listed as sponsors for a child of Johanni Nicol. 5 Jan 1755: "Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia" listed as sponsors for a child of Joh. Adam Ebert. 5 Mar 1755: "Johanna Magdalena, Michael Roemer's single daughter" listed as sponsor for a child of George Jacob Trautwein. 12 May 1755: "Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia" listed as sponsors for a child of Jacob Bernhard. 14 Dec 1755: "Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia" listed as sponsors for a child of Valentin Schreiner. 9 Jun 1756: Land patented in Frederick, MD, to "Michael Raymer." 11 Apr 1756: "Michael Roemer's daughter Johanna Magdalena" listed as sponsor for a child of Joh. Ludwig Jung. 1757: Mustered into Captain Stephen Ransberger's Company during the French and Indian War. 16 Apr 1758: "Maria Barbara, Michael Römer's daughter" listed as sponsor for a child of Matthia Kint. 15 May 1658: "Maria Barbara, single daughter of Mich. Römer'" listed as sponsor for a child of Mich. Stocker. 26 Jun 1758: Michael and Charl. Amalia Römer" listed as sponsors for a child of Joh. Georg and Lisabetha Leu. 8 Jun 1760: "Michael and Charlotta Römer" listed as sponsors for a child of Jacob and Catharina Huber. 10 Jan 1762: "Michael Römer and wife" listed as sponsors for a child of Johannes and Anna Maria Lingefelder. 14 Mar 1762: "Michael Römer and wife" listed as sponsors for a child of Valentin and Elisabeth Schreiner. 18 Sep 1762: "Michael and Scharletta Amalia Romer" listed as sponsors for the birth of grandson Michael Stocker. Mar 1766: "Michael Roemer" signed a petition to Gov. Horatio Sharpe for the purpose of issuing paper money (tobacco was the currency but was inconvenient to NW Maryland where tobacco was not practical). 26 Dec 1767: "Michael Römer and Charlotte" listed as sponsors for a child of Johannes Haass and his wife Maria Barbara [Barbara is Michael's daughter]. 1773: "Michael Raymer" listed in certificate with Frederick Holtzman for 8 acres in Frederick. 8 Aug 1773: "Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer" listed as sponsors for a child of Johann Andreas Krug. 24 Oct 1773: "Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer" listed as sponsors for a child of James Hoper. 13 Aug 1775: "Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemar" listed as sponsors for their grandchild Charlotta Amalia Grosch. 10 Dec 1775: "Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer" listed as sponsors for their grandchild Fridrich Haas. 12 Sep 1775: Appointed to the Committee of Observation in Frederick Co. which took over the local government under the Continental Congress with the collapse of the British Colony of Maryland as part of the Revolutionary War. 13 Aug 1775: "Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer" listed as sponsors for Charlotte Amalia Grosch's baptism. They are the maternal grandparents. 1775-: John Michael Romer active in the cause of Independence including commanding a brigade. 1 Sep 1776: "Joh. Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemar" listed as sponsors for a child of Joh. Andreas Krug. 1777: "John Michael Roemer" reported as one of the original Lutheran church members at Monocacy who later was part of the congregation in Frederick. 6 Feb 1779: Reported death from typhoid of Michael's first wife "Charlotta Amalia" Hartwich. Buried 8 Feb 1779. Notes birth, parents, and number of children. After Feb 1779: Possible but not probable second marriage to Catherina Kemp, widow of Jacob Ambrose, as reported by some Kemp histories. 14 Mar 1783: "Michael Raimer" listed with the Council of Maryland concerning a loan certificate. 8 Jun 1783: Michael Roemer assisted Christine (Roemer) (Grosch) (Bulkley) apply for widow's benefits due to her husband Michael Grosch's 1777 death in the Rev. War at Germantown. Christine or Christiana is our Michael's daughter. The Michael in this citation is either Christine's father or brother, who are both named Michael. 2 Dec 1783: "James Betty and wife Elisabeth, Michael Roemer, and Matthis Buky and wife Christina" witness the marriage of Alexander Ogle & Marg. Betty. Elisabeth Betty and Christina Buky are Michael's daughters. 13 Feb 1785: "Michael Roemer" witnessed marriage of Adam Bihmer and Maria Albachin. 5 Jun 1786: "Michael Roemer: witnessed marriage of Johannes Hartmann and Catharina Schütz, widow. 4 Apr 1787: "Michael Raymer" on Coroner's Inquest Jury for the death of Mary Abell. 1790: "Michael Ramer" US Census in Frederick, MD. 13 Apr 1790: "Mich. Roemer" witness marriage of granddaughter: Michael Kolb & Maria Sophia Grosch by license. 23 Jan 1791: Marriage license of "Michael Roemer and Susanna Margareth Voltz." Susanna was a widow. 1792: "Mr. Raymer" deeded land in Frederick, MD, to Richard Potts. 11 Sep 1794: "Michael Romer" writes a will in Frederick, MD, which partially lists four of his children and their spouses. 24 Dec 1800: Death in Frederick, MD. Note that many descendants of Michael identify his surname as Raymer or Raimer. Other variations include Romer, Roemer, Raemer, Römer, and Remer. 2. The following published German source is one of the best on the Roemer family. The quote below is only a partial quote of the larger Römer entry and is provided verbatim; however, one needs to be cautioned that there are some errors. The errors for Johann Michael Römer and his descendants are discussed below. The known errors for his parent's family appears to the assigning of the surname Schütz for his mother; the errors for his grandparent's family appears to be the name of his grandfather and the make-up of the children in that family. These latter problems are analyzed and discussed in the notes of the parents and grandparents and not herein. The full Römer entry is provided in the notes of the earliest Römer in this database. FHL book 943.D2dg, vol. 175, "Deutsches Geschlechtebuch/Hessisches Geschlechterbuch," by Hermann Thutewohl, (1977), pp. 252-255, provides a study of Hessian Römers which includes our American branch as follows. The same material is found in the "Hessian Lineage Book," vol. 20, 1977, publisher CA Starke, Limburg an der Lahn. The book is in German with the translation to English courtesy of Rose Green. Dates are European style (day - month - year). Symbols: * = birth/christening; oo = married; + = death. The numbering system is per the book which I place in [brackets] for clarity. The oldest generation is first then descending: [Vb] Hans Peter Römer, * ... 11. 7. 1642, + Geisenbach 21. 3. 1730, bur. Weinheim 23. 3. 1730; named "the old Römer," owner of a "Hof" (farm/land with buildings) in Geisenbach; oo ... 20. 1. 1671 Margarethe Reinig, * ..., + Geisenbach 3. 2. 1719. Children born in Geisenbach: 1. Anna, * (calculated) 1671, + ..., Godmother on 22. 1. 1685. 2. Margarethe, * (calculated) 1673, + ..., oo ... Johann Nikolaus Schütz from Geisenbach (?), * ..., + ... 3. Maria Margarethe, * 18. 11. 1674, + ..., Godmother on 10. 11. 1691; oo ... Hans Nikolaus Schuh from Geisenbach (?), * ..., + ... 4. Johannes, * 10. 1. 1678, [s. VIb] 5. Johann Jakob, * 13. 11. 1681, [s. VIc, Schwetzinger main branch] 6. Eva, * 7. 2. 1685, + ... 7. Eva Elisabeth, * 8. 5. 1687, + ... 8. Anna Barbara, * 6. 5. 1688, + ...; oo ... 17. 11. 1705 ... moved to Schimbach. 9. Gertrud, * 26. 5. 1690, + ... 1758; oo ... Johann Jakob Brecht from Ober Mumbach, * ..., + ... [V1b] Johannes Römer, * Geisenbach 10. 1. 1678, + Birkenau 31. 8. 1731, owner of a "Hof" (farm/land with buildings), judge in the Zent, and mayor in Birkenau after 1708; oo I. ... Katharina Schütz from Geisenbach, * ..., + ...; oo II. Birkenau 7. 2. 1725 Magdalena Eva Helferich, * ..., + ..., daughter of Georg Helferich of Abtsteinach, + ... Children first marriage, 1 born in Geisenbach, 2-8 born in Birkenau: 1. Johann Georg, * 27. 11. 1708, + Birkenau 25. 11. 1729, unmarried. 2. Anna Elisabeth, * 22. 6. 1710, + ibid. 20. 10. 1756; oo ... 22. 1. 1726 Johannes Bernhard, * ibid. 26. 1. 1704, + ibid. 26. 1. 1779. 3. Johann Nikolaus, * 12. 9. 1712, + ibid. 18. 11. 1714. 4. Johann Jakob, * 16. 7. 1714, + ibid. 24. 7. 1714. 5. Johann Michael, * 3. 9. 1715, [s. VIIc, American branch] 6. Anna Katharina, * 20. 11. 1717, + ... 7. Eva Katharina, * 13. 10. 1720, + ibid. 19. 5. 1770; oo ... 18. 7. 1736 Anton Hartwig, * ... 1713, + Birkenau 23. 2. 1772. 8. Anna Christine, * ... 1723, + ... 1. 3. 1778; oo Birkenau 20. 1. 1739 Leonhard Schaab, * Birkenau 17. 2. 1712, + ibid. 22. 3. 1762. Son of second marriage, born in Birkenau: 9. Johann Philipp, * Birkenau 29. 4. 1731, + ... [VIIc] Johann Michael Römer, * Birkenau 3. 9. 1715, + Frederick (Md) 24. 11. 1800, emigrated to Maryland (United States), farmer and church elder in Frederick County; oo Birkenau 18. 7. 1736 Maria Charlotta Amalia Hartwich, * Michelstadt 24. 6. 1720, + Frederick (Md.) 6. 2. 1779, daughter of Georg Andreas Hartwich, Rittmeister (cavalry captain) and Sophia ... Children born in Frederick: 1. Son, * abt. 1738, + bef. 1779, [s. VIIIc]. 2. Johanna Magdalena, * * ... 1739 (?), + ..., godmother 1756. 3. Daughter, * ..., + bef. 1779. 4. Maria Barbara, * 20. 1. 1744, + ... 12. 9. 1776; oo ... 16. 10. 1762 Johannes Haas, * Baumholder bei Zweibrücken 8. 11. 1735, + ... 20. 2. 1779, Judge and Militia Major. Haas children born in Frederick, MD: 1. Michael, * ..., + ... 2. Frederick, * ..., + ... 3. Christiana, * 13. 2. 1770, + Maryland 16. 9. 1814; oo ... 12. 4. 1787 George Buckey, * ... 25. 10. 1764, + ... 14. 6. 1825. 4. Son, * ... bef. 1779, + ... 5. Son, * abt. 1746, + ... bef. 1779, was married. 6. Daughter, * abt. 1748, + ... bef 1779. 7. Elisabeth, * abt. 1750, + ... aft. 1794; oo ... 17. 6. 1771 Michael Grosch, * ..., + ... [VIIIc ... Römer, son of Michael Römer in Frederick (Md.), * abt 1738, + ... bef. 1779; oo ..., ... Children: 1. Michael, * ... bef 1768, + ...; oo ... 23. 1. 1791 Susanna Margareth Voltz, * ..., + ... 2. Jacob, * ... bef. 1774, + ...; oo ... 25. 6. 1797 Maria Zimmermann, * ..., + .... Of the numerous descendants of Johann Michael Römer in Maryland an accurate number is unknown. In the parish register of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Frederick (1762-1811) is noted that he had left 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. [VIIIc] 1. Peter Römer, * abt 1765, + ..., probably another son of VIIc; oo ... Susanna N., *..., + .... Children: 1. Johannes, * ... 17. 5. 1795, chr. ... 20. 7. 1795, + ... 2. Rebecca, * ... 25. 2. 1801, chr. 15. 10. 1801, + ... [Kerry's notes: We are grateful to the compiler for his connecting the American line to Germany; however, there are some errors in the American family of Johan Michael Römer worth noting as follows: 1. The compiler has the right count of children, but he notes two sons and two daughters as unidentified. Research proves one son is Johann Conrad and one daughter is Anna Barbara. Johann Conrad should be noted as VIIIc. 2. There was no grandson named Michael [VIIIc - 1] who married Susanna Margaretha Voltz. She was a widow and this was actually a second marriage for Johann Michael Römer himself. 3. Jacob [VIIIc - 2] was most likely the son of Johan Conrad. Peter [VIIIc] was most likely the brother of Jacob and the son of Johann Conrad -- it is unlikely that he was not the son of Johann Michael Römer.] 3. "National Genealogical Society Quarterly," volume 7, Jan. 1919, p. 23, "Tombstone Inscriptions, Frederick, MD," by Michael Alvin Gruber, Lutheran Church Burial Ground [not the same as the Reformed Church Burial Ground] located in the rear of the Lutheran Church on Church Street and the oldest cemetery in Frederick: "Reamer, Michael (Luth.), b. (in 1715); d. Nov. 25, 1800, aged 85 yrs. 2 mos." Article also notes: "In connection with Michael Reamer (1715-1800): In a list of foreigners (252 Palatines) imported in the ship Winter Galley, and qualified Sept. 5, 1738, at Philadelphia, there appears the name John Michael Romer (also Remer), aged 23, which age corresponds with the year of birth 1715. Frederick, a city on Carroll's Creek, a tributary of the Monocacy, is the county-seat of Frederick County, Maryland. It was settled by German immigrants in 1733, and laid out as a town in 1745, but was not incorporated until 1817." 4. The book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 S. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, makes mention of the same immigration. Roemer's obituary (see separate note) confirms that it was he who immigrated on the "Winter Galley." P. 85: "John Michael Stoker was born about 1732, but here or in Germany is not known. The Stokers did live in German communities here in America. There was a Johan Valentine Stoker and Johan Romer on the ship 'Winter Galley,' which sailed from Rotterdam to Philadelphia in 1737, and may have been part of our family group since the name of Romer appears in family baptisms. Offers of free land in Maryland in 1732 brought many Germans from Pennsylvania, and quite a group eventually settled in Frederick County, Maryland, where we find Michael [Stoker] after 1760." [Note: I am unaware of who Valentine Stoker is and whether or not he had any direct connection to Michael Roemer or Michael Stocker.] 5. FHL book 974.811 W3s "Pennsylvania German Pioneers, a Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727 to 1808," in three volumes by Ralph Strassburger and William Hinke (Picton Press, 1992), vol. 1, pp. 198-205 has three lists of the passengers on the ship "Winter Galley" of 1738. The first is the Captain's list, the second is the Oaths of Allegiance, and the third is the Oaths of Abjuration. These lists were made at the time of arrival in Philadelphia: [List 52 A] A List of all the men's names and ages from sixteen years and upwards Passengers on bd. ye Winter Gally, Edward Paynter, Commander. [Qualified September 5, 1738.] [The Captain swears to 139 men who took their qualification and 113 women and children.] -John Michell Remer, 23 -There is a "Valentine Stucker, 19" on the ship but name is about 100 names away from Michael's. [List 52 B] Palatines imported in the Ship the Winter Galley, Edward Paynter, Com'r, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal. Qualified 5th Septr., 1738: -Johan Michael Römer -Johann Vallentin Stöcker [again separated by about 100 names] [List 52 C] At the Court House of Philadelphia, Septmr. 5th 1738. Present Anthony Palmer, Clement Plumsted, Ralph Asheton, William Allen, Esqrs. The Palatines whose Names are underwritten, imported in the Ship the Winter Galley, Edward Paynter, Mr., à Rotterdam, did this day take and subscribe the Oaths to the Government. -Johan Michael Römer -Johann Vallendin Stöcker [again separated by about 100 names] 6. The book "1200 Jahre Birkenau: ein Dorf und seiner Zeit" (Verlag Bitsch, Birkenau, 1994) states that Johann Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia left for America in 1738, and were the first people from Birkenau to do so. Interestingly, even though Michael Römer was the only surviving son of Johannes (his older brother Johann Georg died at age 21, unmarried and childless, and his other two brothers died as children), he left. His brothers-in-law ran the family mill instead; it passed from the family after Anton Hartwich sold it. 7. Since we know Johan Michael Römer came from Birkenau, it is worthwhile to see if anyone else came over from the same place. A name that stands out (because the Hartwich pastor in Frederick, whose name doesn't seem to have much to do with anyone we know in Germany) was Jacob Bernhard. Michael and Charlotta were godparents to a child of Jacob Bernhard 12 May 1755. Michael's sister Anna Elisabeth Römer married Johannes Bernhard 22 Jan 1726 in Birkenau and their oldest child was Johann Jacob Bernhard, b. in Birkenau 22 Feb 1727. Charlotta was godmother to another Bernhard child on 29 Apr 1737 in Birkenau (Scharlotta Maria) -- could Jacob have come across the ocean and joined them? He is the right age to have a child in 1755 and it would be logical for his aunt and uncle to serve as godparents. 8. The following article provides good background information of the time and place in which we find Johan Michael Roemer in early Western Maryland. John Michael Roemer was one of the earliest residents of the Frederick area being there before June 1747 (if not earlier) when he is listed as a signatory to the covenants of the Fredericktown Church. From the Website http://midatlantic.rootsweb.ancestry.com/MD/frederick/fredcoh.html accessed 5 Mar 2015: "History of Frederick County Maryland, adapted for this page from the book by the same name by Thomas J. C. Williams, 1910, Frederick, MD. A Proclamation... In March of 1732 the proprietor of the Provence of Maryland desired to attract settlers to the Northern and the Western areas of his territory, so he made a proclamation declaring special land prices and taxes for settlers. 1. 1st Any person having a family to come to the land within three years of the proclamation and actually settle on the land could have two hundred acres without payment for 3 years. After 3 years the settler had to pay to the proprietor four shillings sterling for every hundred acres. 2. 2nd Any single person, male or female between the ages of 14 and 31 could have 100 acres under the same conditions. 3. 3rd They were to be charged taxes and the security of their land would be insured as if they were British subjects, which was quite a boon. The Big Land Grab... Large tracts of land were speedily secured by a relatively few of the wealthier citizens of Maryland, including the finest parts of the valleys of the Monocacy and the Antietam. 1. Daniel Dulaney took a patent for "Monocacy Manor" a tract of 8983 acres. 2. Charles Carroll took "Carroll's Manor" in what is now Buckeystown district. 3. Patrick Dulaney took a tract upon a portion of which Frederick City was built. 4. James Carroll took a large tract in Linganore district. 5. Leonard Calvert and Thomas Johnson patented the Catoctin Furnace property. The Settlers... While the early land grants were to English-speaking people from Maryland, and the earliest settlers came from nearby St. Mary's, Charles, and Prince George's Counties, a large part of the actual settlers of the land were Palatines from Germany. Most of the German speaking Immigrants were spreading south from Pennsylvania. Commerce between the German settlements in southern Pennsylvania and parts of Virginia was common, and the main road between these areas was through this part of Maryland. The German Influx... Long before there were any settlements in Frederick County, parties of Germans passed through it from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to seek homes in Virginia. The principal route was over a pack horse or Indian road that crossed the present Pennsylvania counties of York and Adams to the Monocacy where it passed into Maryland. Once in Maryland, the road passed through Crampton's Gap and crossed the Potomac at several fords. The first German settlement in Frederick County was as early as 1729 in the village of Monocacy, which was the first village beyond the lower part of Montgomery County in Western Maryland. Monocacy was situated at or near the present village of Creagerstown. Here around 1732 the first German church, which was known as the Log Church, was built in Maryland. The Log Church later became the church of Creagerstown and then was replaced by a brick church a few rods north of the old site in 1834. There were several taverns there to accommodate travelers on the Monocacy Road, which was constructed by the governments of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Monocacy Road was an improvement upon the old Indian trail which was formerly used. The road went from Wright's Ferry in Pennsylvania to the Maryland line, then to the Potomac, and then on to the uplands of Virginia. The "Irish"... This group was called the Irish by the locals and the history books. However they were actually Scots/Irish who were also known as the Ulster Scots. The Scots/Irish tended to migrate towards the highlands of Frederick County Maryland in the more western parts of the county. In small groups, they also lived in the German communities of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The French and Indian War... The French and Indian War also known as the Seven Years War, began in 1755 with general disaster to the British cause and the American colonies. The plan was for France to take possession of the British area of North America and for her and her allies to divide the colonies up among them. In the early part of 1754 every Indian suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from Frederick County. The emissaries of France had been among them and had enlisted their aid in their scheme to take possession of the full Mississippi Valley. England was laying claim to virtually all of North America. However, the French had a well-established colony at New Orleans, and they were steadily extending their influence northward through the Mississippi Valley. When the English government made a grant of certain privileges beyond the Allegheny Mountains to the Virginia Ohio Company, the French increased their efforts to establish a chain of forts from Canada to their Mississippi settlements. The object was to confine the English colonies to the Atlantic slope. The French had a long standing treaty with the Iroquois Indians, and the Iroquois were greatly feared by every other Indian tribe in the whole area, including Western Maryland. Thus the French and the Iroquois were able to intimidate the greater part of the Indian tribes of the area to make war upon the English colonies. All of the settlements of the western parts of Frederick County eventually came under attack. Since the Scots/Irish were largely in the area between the Indians and the Germans, they were the first to feel the brunt of the attacks. Then the colonists, including the Germans were killed, tortured and burned out. Monocacy was burned until just the old log Church and a few nearby buildings were left standing. The depredations suffered by the colonists were legendary and T.J.C. Williams goes into great detail in his "History of Western Maryland", so I won't go into it here. The war was won through the efforts of the colonial army with little actual help from the British regulars. After the war was over, Creagerstown was laid out by John Cramer between 1760 and 1770 about a mile from the original settlement of Monocacy and a short distance north of the old Log Church. As the tide of German immigrants increased, a more direct route to Western Maryland was established. The immigrants landed at Annapolis and later some at Baltimore. From there they traveled over the bad roads of that time to their destinations in the valley of the Monocacy. The Maryland officials early appreciated the value of the German settlers to the province and did all they could to encourage the movement, as the Germans were looked upon as a thrifty, industrious and God-fearing people who were a benefit to the community. From 1752 to 1755, 1060 German immigrants arrived by this route besides those that came in through Philadelphia and used the Monocacy Road." 9. From the book "The Pennsylvania-German Settlement in Maryland," chapter "Rules for the Government of the Monocacy," by Daniel Wunderlich Nead (1914; Lancaster, PA), pp. 98-99, shows "Johan Michael Römer" listed as a Church Warden in conjunction with the signing of the articles of the church at Monocacy 24 Jun 1747. This same chapter gives some of the history of the Church at Monocacy and then subsequently at Frederick while listing John Michael Roemer as a member in 1747. There were two different churches in Frederick; Michael was associated with the Lutheran church: "But in spite of the efforts of Mr. Muhlenberg there continued to be more or less discord among the members, and the congregations did not prosper, and about the time that Rev. Bernard Michael Hauseal became pastor of the Lutheran church at Frederick, in 1753, the Monocacy congregation was absorbed by the former. This absorption was the final act which led to the decadence and disappearance from the map of the village of Monocacy. The Lutheran congregation at Frederick, which was virtually the successor of the one at Monocacy, was organized about 1735, the exact date not being on record. Among the early members of the congregation were the families of Unsult, Bechtel, Schley, Culler, Angelberger and Metzger. For many years there was no regular pastor, services being conducted at intervals by the ministers stationed at the Lutheran church at Hanover, Pa. In 1753 Rev. Bernard Michael Hauseal became the pastor of the congregation and remained until 1758. From 1763 to 1768 Rev. John William Samuel Schwerdtfeger was pastor, and he was followed by Rev. John Christopher Hartwick. Other ministers connected with the church were Rev. John Andrew Krug, 1771; Rev. John Frederick WIldbahn, 1796; Rev. Frederick Moeler, 1799. The first church was a wooden one, built in 1741-6, which was replaced by a stone one, 1754-60. Among the members of the congregation in 1777 were John George Lay, John Michael Roemer, George Michael Hoffman, Peter Apple and Henry Six, all of whom had been members of the original congregation at Monocacy. The services were conducted in German until 1810. The German Reformed congregation at Frederick was organized before 1740. When Rev. Michael Schlatter visited the place in 1748 he found a congregation ..." Fellow family researcher Noel Stoker confirms the same from the same source and adds the following: "Johan Michael Römer as one of the "Wardens" of the early church in Monocacy and subsequently Frederick. It also identifies the pastors who served there. This morning I read the journal of Rev. Michael Schlatter who visited the church in the Monocacy and baptized 20 children but does not list them. Rev Michael Hauseal became pastor of the Lutheran church at Frederick in 1753. He remained until 1758. I perused all that is written about him but could find no baptismal or marriage lists. Stoever lists one listing, which I have transcribed below. [Concerns one of the children of Johan Michael Stocker.]" 10. From the online book "First Settlements of Germans of Maryland. A Paper Read by Edward T. Schultz before the Frederick County Historical Society," March 17, 1896. This book provides three references to Johan Michael Romer, who was the first father-in-law of Michael Stocker. In one citation, the quoted source shows a spelling of John M. Roemer and in the other two as (John) Michael Raemer. The author calls Frederick, MD, as Fredericktown, which can be confusing since there was a Fredericktown in Virginia about 65 miles away on the Great Wagon Road (which was later renamed Winchester). One of the quotes indicates a possible but unproven second marriage for Michael to a daughter of Conrad Kemp. The three quotes: Pp. 12-13: "Mr. Muhlenberg arrived at Monocacy, June 24th, 1747, just seven weeks after the first visit of Mr. Schlatter. Two men from Maryland met him at Conowago on the previous day to take him to a place thirty-six miles distant. They started in a drenching rain, and, finding no house at which to stay, "they were compelled to ride all night through the wilderness with the rain pouring down and the poor horses up to their knees in water and mire." By morning, June 24th, they reached their quarters. "This was the place called Monocacy, ten miles east of Fredericktown, Maryland. Here they found a log church." "The members of the congregation assembled, but "before sermon Mr. Muhlenberg wrote in the English language in the book of church records a number of articles concerning the order to be observed in the congregation." This book is now in the archives of the Lutheran Church of Frederick. On the back is stamped "Gemiende Manacakee" (Congregation of the Monocacy). It should be greatly prized by the members of that congregation from the fact that it contains the rules for the government of their church in the handwriting of the great and good man who labored so faithfully for the establishment of Lutheranism in this country. From the fact that so few of the names attached to the articles in this church book are now to be found in the county, it is supposed the most of them or their immediate descendants drifted into other parts of the country. "Mr. Muhlenberg did not find the German Lutherans at Monocacy in as good condition as Mr. Schlatter found the Reformers. The Moravians, with their missionaries, George Ninke and his wife, had been among them and made great inroads into the church, causing much bitterness and strife among the members, which he only partially succeeded in removing. "Proceeding further, on June 25th, Mr. Muhlenberg and his companions came, after a ten-mile ride, to Fredericktown. A number of Lutherans living there, members of the Monocacy congregation, had been prevented from meeting the others on the previous day by reason of the rain." The most of these attached their signatures to the articles in the church book. After administering the Lord's Supper and baptizing some children Mr. Muhlenberg returned the same evening to his quarters at Monocacy, and on the following day proceeded to Conawago, York, Lancaster, and to his home, at Philadelphia. "Among the early membership of this congregation are found the names of ... John M. Roemer ..." Pp. 41-42: "John Conrad Kemp (Kaempf) and his three sons, Christian, Gilbert and Frederick, the latter under sixteen years of age, arrived at the Port of Philadelphia on the ship "Samuel," August 17th, 1733, and it is supposed came into Maryland via Lancaster county, soon thereafter. Conrad Kemp, the father, settled in the neighborhood of the present town of New Market [in Virginia south of Winchester], where he subsequently laid out the village Kempton, in that vicinity ... Numerous descendants of Conrad Kemp and his three sons are living in Frederick county [Maryland] ... John Michael Raemer came from Germany in the year 1738. He married a daughter of Conrad Kemp. As stated, he commanded a brigade in the Revolutionary War. He was prominent and active in the affairs of the young settlement, and in the building up of the Lutheran congregation. He was the contractor for the erection of the stone church commenced by that congregation in 1752." P. 51 notes the town of Frederick [Maryland] was laid out in Sept., 1745. "Among the earlier names of those taking up lots in the town ... Michael Raemer ..." 11. Copied from uncited source: "Pastor Muhlenberg's constitution, 24 June 1747, with signatures of the first members [entered on pages ii and iii of the first volume of the register.] [This document is entered in English.] "Whereas we the Subscribers enjoy the inestimable liberty of Conscience under the powerfull Protection of our most Gracious Sovereign King George the Second and His·Representatives our gracious Superiour of this Province, and have used this blessed liberty since our first settling Here at Manakasy till this day in Worshipping God Allmighty according to the protestant Lutheran persuasion, grounded in the Old and New Testament and in the invariata Augustana Confessione ceterisg libris Symbolicum We will therefore endeavour to pray for our Most Gracious Sovereign and all that are in Authority, that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life in all Godliness and Honesty. And whereas we are several times disturbed by pretend Ministers, that style themselves Lutherans, but can not provide any lawfull Certificate or Credentials of their Vocation Ordination of a lawfull Consistory or Ministry, and cause Strifes, Quarrels and Disputations among the Congregations, We the Subscribers the Church Wardens and Members of the protestant Lutheran Congregation erect and constitute and agree and bind ourselves to the following Articuls, inprimis. 1) The Church we have erected and built at Manakasy and used hitherto shall stand and remain and be for the worship of our protestant Lutheran Religion according to our Confession, and Oeconomie as long the blessed: Acts of Tolerance and of our liberty stand forever and the reformed Congregation shall have liberty for their lawfull minister. 2) No Minister shall be admitted and permitted to preach or administer the holy ordinances in our Church without a lawfull Call and Certificate of His lawfull Lutheran Ordination and Examination by a Lutheran Consistory or Ministy, and without Consent of the Church Wardens. 3) Every year shall be chosen four or more blameless Members of our Congregation for Church Wardens, and they shall be chosen per plurima Vo... [by majority vote]. 4) The Church Wardens shall hold and preserve the Keys of the Church and the Vessels and Ornaments that belong to the Church and Congregation and deliver every piece in time of Worship or when necessity requirith it. 5) Two of the Church Wardens shall keep an exact account of the alms and be ready to lay at the End of the Year the Reckoning before the rest of the Church Wardens and the Congregation. 6) Whenever a Member or Church Warden of our Congregation should turn to another persuasion, or lead a notorious sinfull life against the ten Commendments or against the Constitutions and laws of our Most Gracious Superiours, He or they shall not be accounted for a Member of our Congregation by be excluded. To this before mentioned articuls, which only tend to promote peace and Quietness we set our Hands, this 24 day of Juny 1747; In the 21 year of the Reign of our most Gracious King George the Second, whom the Lord preserve! [Signatures of] Church Wardens: Johannes Verdries, Martin Wetzel, Michell Reisner, Henrich Sechs, Dieter Lehny, Hanns Georg Leÿ, Johannes Reitzmann, Johann Michel Römer, Georg Michal Jesserong, Peter Apfel, Henry Sex." 12. Online book "Full Text of Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever: Baptisms and Marriages, 1730-1779," p. 30, shows a baptism in "Northkill" for a child of Mattheis Dornbach in which our Michael and his wife are sponsors: "Maria Elizabetha, b. May 16, 1750, bap. June 24, 1750. Sponsors. Michael Roomer and wife." 13. FHL Typescript 975.287/F1 K2wf v.1 "Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, Maryland. Parish Records, Books I and II, 1743-1811," provides the following entries with mentions of Roemers: - Joh. Michael Teuffel, a son Hanns Michel, b. 13 Feb 1748, bp. 19 Feb 1748, sponsors Michel Römer and wife. - Joh. Heitzman, a daughter Gertraut, b. 17 Mar 1744, bp. April [?] 1744, sponsors: Peter Apel and wife Catrina, Johan Michel Römer. - Peter Appel, a daughter Maria Charlotha, b. 1746, bp. 31 Oct 1746, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife Maria Charlotha. - Georg Michael Zesserong [?], a dau. Charlotta, b. 15 Jan 1747, bp. [not given], sponsors: Michael Römer and wife, and Peter Schmiedt's wife. - Georg Michael Zesserong [?], a dau. Elisabetha, b. 5 Oct 1748, bp. 8 Nov 1748, sponsors: Robert Döbes and wife and Michael Römer's wife. - Conrad Gropf, a son Johann Michael, b. 11 Sep 1749, bp. 17 Sep 1749, sponsors: Joh. Michael Römer and wife. - Georg Nagel, a dau. Scharlotta, b. 18 Dec 1749, bp. 7 Jan 1750, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife. - Valentin Krafft, a dau. Charlotta, b. 19 Sep 1750, bp. 23 Sep 1750, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife, Charlotta. - Bernhard Michael Hausihl and wife Sybilla Margaretha, a dau. Amalia Sibylla, b. 1 Feb 1754, bp. 3 Feb 1754, sponsors: Michael Roemer and wife Charlotta Amalia. - Johanni Nicol, a dau. Charlotta, b. 4 Mar 1754, bp. 15 Apr 1754, sponsors: Michael Römer and his wife Charlotta Amalia. - Joh. Adam Ebert, a dau. Charlotta Amalia, b. 21 Dec 1754, bp. Sunday after the Festival of the Circumcision [i.e., after New Year's Day, 1755], sponsors: Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia. [KP note: This equates to 5 Jan.] - Georg Jacob Trautwein and wife Elisabetha, a dau. Johanna Magdalena, b. 22 Feb 1755, bp. 4 Sep 1755, sponsors: Johanna Magdalena, Michael Roemer's single daughter. - Jacob Bernhard, a son Michael, b. 28 Apr 1755, bp. 12 May 1755, sponsors: Joh. Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia. - Valentin Schreiner, a son Michael, b. St. John's Day [Dec. 27] 1755, bp. 14 Dec 1755, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia. Child died Jan. 11, 1756. - Joh. Ludwig Jung and his wife Magdalena, a dau. Johanna Magdalena, b. 28 Mar 1756, bp. 1756 Palm Sun. [Kerry note: Apr. 11], sponsors: Joh. Adam Maug and Michael Römer's daughter Johanna Magdalena. - Matthia Kint and his wife Eva Cath., a dau. Maria Barbara, b. 12 Apr 1758, bp. 1758 Jubilate, sponsors: Maria Barbara, Michael Römer's daughter and Adam Mantel, single. [Kerry's note: bp. Apr 16.] - Mich. Stocker and wife Anna Barb., a dau. Anna Barba., b. 1 Apr 1858, bp. 1758 Pentecost, sponsors: Maria Barbara, single daughter of Mich. Römer. [Kerry's note: bp. May 15.] - [Marriage] Michael Grosch and Christina Roemerin by license. June 17, 1771. - [Marriage] Michael Roemer and Susanna Margareth Voltz by license. 23 January 1791. - [Marriage] Jacob Römer and Maria Zimmermännin by license at the house of William Merkles in the presence of Abraham Schäffer, Valentin and George Thomas Peter Wolf. [Kerry's note: Probably a grandson through Michael's son Conrad.] 14. FHL book 975.287/F1 K28we "Maryland German Church Records," vol. 3, "Baptismal records of the Monocacy Lutheran Congregation, and its successor, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, 1742-1779," translated and edited by Frederick S. Weiser; mentions of Roemers (the initials in [brackets] probably refer to the minister who made the record): - Joh. Michael Teuffel, a son Hanns Michel, b. 13 Feb 1748, bp. 19 Feb 1748 [K], sponsors Michel Römer and wife. - Johan Michel Römer, a daughter [not named], b. 25 Jul 1747, bp. [not given], sponsors: Michel Jesrang and his wife Lisabet. - Johan Michel Römer, a son Johann Conrad, b. 8 Sep 1750, bp. 14 Sep 1750, sponsors: Conrad Grosch and wife Sophia. [K] - Peter Appel, a dau. Maria Charlotha, b. 1746, bp. 31 Oct 1746, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife Maria Charlotha. [X] - Georg Michael Jesserong, a dau. Charlotta, b. 15 Jan 1747, bp. [not given], sponsors: Michael Römer and wife, and Peter Schmiedt's wife. [X] - Georg Michael Jesserong, a dau. Elisabetha, b. 5 Oct 1748, bp. 8 Nov 1748, sponsors: Robert Döbes and wife and Michael Römer's wife. - Conrad Grosch, a son Johann Michael, b. 11 Sep 1749, bp. 17 Sep 1749, sponsors: Joh. Michael Römer and wife. [K] - Georg Nagel, a dau. Scharlotta, b. 18 Dec 1749, bp. 7 Jan 1750, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife. - Valentin Kraft [the clergyman], a dau. Charlotta, b. 19 Sep 1750, bp. 23 Sep 1750, sponsors: Michael Römer and wife, Charlotta. [K] - Bernhard Michael Hausihl and wife Sybilla Margaretha, a dau. Amalia Sibylla, b. 1 Feb 1754 Fritlay [The days of the week here are expressed by symbols], bp. 3 Feb 1754 Sunday, sponsors: Michael Roemer and wife Charlotta Amalia. [H] - Johanni Nicol, a dau. Charlotta, b. 4 Mar 1754, bp. 15 Apr 1754, sponsors: Michael Römer and his wife Charlotta Amalia. [H] - Georg Jacob Trautwein and wife Elisabetha, a dau. Johanna Magdalena, b. 22 Feb 1755, bp. four days after a week from the birth of the daughter 1755 [Hausihl sometimes expresses dates in confusing Latin and uses symbols for days.] [i.e. bp. March 5], sponsors: Johanna Magdalena, Michael Roemer's single daughter. [H] - Jacob Bernhard, a son Michael, b. 28 Apr 1755, bp. 12 May 1755, sponsors: Joh. Michael Römer and wife Charlotta Amalia. [H] - Joh. Ludwig Jung and his wife Magdalena, a dau. Johanna Magdalena, b. 28 Mar 1756, bp. 1756 Palm Sun. [H] [Kerry note: Apr. 11], sponsors: Joh. Adam Mang and Michael Römer's daughter Johanna Magdalena. - Matthia Kint and his wife Eva Cath., a dau. Maria Barbara, b. 12 Apr 1758, bp. 1758 Jubilate, sponsors: Maria Barbara, Michael Römer's daughter and Adam Mantel, single. [H][Kerry's note: bp. Apr 16.] - Mich. Stocker and wife Anna Barb., a dau. Anna Barba., b. 1 Apr 1858, bp. 1758 Pentecost, sponsors: Maria Barbara, single daughter of Mich. Römer. [Kerry's note: bp. May 15.] - Johannes Haass and Maria Barbara, a little son Michael, b. 18 Nov 1767, bp. 26 Dec 1767, sponsors: Michael Johan Michel Römer, and Charlotte. - Johannes Haass and Maria Barbara, a little dau. Christina, b. 13 Feb 1770, bp. 11 Mar 1770, sponsor: Christina Romerin. - All recorded at once: - Maria Barbara, dau. of Michael Stocker, b . 1 Apr 1758 (+), bp. 15 May. Sponsors: Mar. Barb. Römerin [now] deceased. - Johanna Magdalina, dau. of [parents' names not given] b. 1 Jan 1760, bp. [not given]. Sponsors: Heinrich and Magdalena Fauth. - Michael, son of Michael Stocker b. 20 May 1762, bp. [not given]. Sponsors: Michael and Scharletta Amalia Romer. - Elisabetha, dau. of Michael Stocker b. 26 Aug. 1764, bp. [not given]. Sponsors: Elisabetha Romerin. - Maria Barbara, twin dau. of Michael Stocker, b. 11 Sept. 1769 (+), bp. 19 Sept. 1769. Sponsors: Johannes and Maria Barbara Haass. - Christina, twin dau. of Michael Stocker, b. 11 Sept. 1769 (+), bp. 19 Sept. 1769. Sponsors: Christina Römerin, single. - Christina, dau. of Friederich and Elisabetha Riehl, b. 12 Jun. 1770, bp. 1 Jul 1770, Sponsors: Johannes Huber and Christina Römerin, both single. - Susanna Amalia, dau. of Johann Andreas and Henrietta Elisabeth Krug, b. 1 Aug 1773, bp. 8 Aug 1773. Sponsors: Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer and Susanna Barbara Handschue. - Eleonora, dau. of Joh. Mich. And Eleonora Wittmeyer, b. 24 July 1773, bp. 10 Oct 1773. Sponsors: Michael and Christina Grosch. - Elisabeth, dau. of James and Charlotta Hoper, b. 24 Jul 1773, bp. 24 Oct 1773. Sponsors: Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer. - Maria Barbara, dau. of Joh. Michael and Elisabeth Stocker, b. 23 Dec. 1774, bp. 16 Apr. 1775. Sponsors: Johannes and Maria Barbara Haass. - Charlotta Amalia, dau. of Michael and Christina Grosch, b. 9 July 1775, bp. 13 Aug. 1775. Sponsors: Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemar. - Fridrich, son of Johannes and Maria Barbara Haas, b. 14 Nov. 1775, bp. 10 Dec. 1775. Sponsors: Michael and Charlotta Amalia Roemer. - Johann Georg, son of Joh. Andreas and Henrietta Elisabeth Krug, b. 16 Aug 1776, bp. 1 Sept. 1776. Sponsors: John Michael and Charlotte Amalia Roemar. 15. From the newspaper "The News," Frederick, MD., Wed., April 21, 1995, B-7, "Founders of Frederick, lot owners 1745 to 1765," by Calvin Schildknecht, Special to the News-Port. Source: Website http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10025/newspaper-archive?itemId=430310794&action=showRecord accessed 23 Feb 2015: "Although Daniel Dulany, the Elder, laid out Fredericktown on the southern part of his tract Tasker's Chance in 1745, his family never lived there, but in Annapolis. In a sense the real founders of the town were those who acquired lots early and built dwellings and places of business. A study of the deeds and names recorded until 1765 confirms the tradition that in early Frederick, German-speaking people (from the Palatinate, Alsace and possibly a few from Switzerland) predominated in numbers over those who spoke English and at first ran the local government. Although some of the early deeds are not very legible, my readings, with a few exceptions, agree with those of Amy L. H. Reed and Marie L. Burns in their book "In and Out of Fredericktown." When I was unable to show from names, church records or locations that the settlers probably were Germanic I counted them as non-Germanic. The numbered lots show that Germans prevailed especially on East Patrick and East First (later Church) streets. Elsewhere they were mixed. When lots were sold later the signatures often are in German script or show German influence, also characteristic first names of wives are revealed. Ludwig Young signed Jung in German script. English-speaking county clerks wrote a variety of spellings of the German names according to what they heard pronounced. Reformed and Lutheran pastors recorded more correct German spellings, but often faulty spellings of British names, for example Dewis for Davis. Some of Dulany's contemporaries predicted that he would be unsuccessful in starting an inland town. The early English settlers who could afford it preferred to live on large scattered plantations as in southern England. In southwestern Germany it was more customary to live in villages and towns from which farmers went out to cultivate relatively small fields ... That Daniel Dulany, the Elder, was doubtful about success in founding Frederick is suggested by the small ground rents which he charged, namely one shilling yearly for 21 years, followed thereafter by two shillings annually. After Daniel died in 1753, his son Daniel, the Younger, attorney of Annapolis, charged somewhat larger ground rents depending upon the time and location ... Vocations are often included in deeds and mortgages in early Frederick County as a means of identification. Germanic buyers of lots in the first 20 years: ... carpenter Michael and Charlotta Roemer (Raymer) 1752 ..." 16. From the book "Pioneers of the Old Monocacy, the Early Settlement of Frederick County, Maryland, 1721-1743," by Grace L. Tracey and John P. Dern (1998; Clearfield Publishing): P. 72: "In 1735 John van Metre also joined the move to Virginia. He sold his farm animals and removed himself and his family into Virginia where he died ten years later. On July 18, 1745, just before his death, John Vanmetree of Frederick County, Virginia, appointed his "well-beloved friend Baltis Foutt of Prince George's County" as a[n] attorney to effect the sale of "Meadow" to Michael Raymer.* Although he had lived in Maryland for only a little over a decade, he left an indelible imprint on the Frederick County area; it was he who had begun actual settlement in this area and, at least indirectly, it was he who had been responsible for the area's discovery by the German element passing through from the north." (*Footnote: Prince George's County Land Records, BB 1:491. For Baltis, see below, p. 161.)" [Kerry's note: Baltis Foutt is a relation to Michael's daughter Joanna Magdalena's husband Henrich Fauth.] P. 162: This page has a lengthy article on the families of "Jacob and Baldus Fout." These two men are relations to Michael's daughter Joanna Magdalena's husband Henrich Fauth. In the quote, there is the following mention: "And John van Metre, Sr., after leaving the Carroll Creek Settlement for Virginia appointed his "well-beloved friend Baltis Foutt ... my true and lawful attorney..." to sell his land "Meadow" to Michael Raymer. (Prince George's county Land records, BB 1:491.)" P. 353: "The English church was located between All Saints' Street and Carroll Creek, facing what would be an extension of today's Maxwell Avenue (formerly Middle Alley) to the east. It was a brick structure* which with its cemetery occupied Lot Nos. 7 and 8 in the newly laid out town of Frederick... (*Footnote: See reference to the church in Frederick County Land Records, WR 9:428, Daniel Dulany to Michael Raymer.)" P. 370, is found a list entitled "Petitioners Seeking Creation of Frederick County, 1742 (Through Division of Prince George's County). This list was a petition to Governor Thomas Bladen dated Oct. 16, 1742. It was signed by 151 men. Michael Roemer is not on the list. Perhaps his move to the area was subsequent to this date. Pp. 378-380, is found the "Frederick County Muster Rolls, circa 1757." Four muster rolls are shown but only the second one was actually dated (Aug. 13, 1757). They may have been separate musters and not all at the same date since the dates for the other musters are unknown. They are sourced as being from the transcripts printed in the "Maryland Historical Magazine," 9:260-280, 348-370. Days of service are indicated for the Captain of each Company, but actual days served by each individual are included in the source manuscript. A brief summary of the rolls: A. Captain Peter Butler, 34 days' service, 135 total men. Interesting names include: - Ensign Conrad Grosch. Father-in-law to one of Joh. Michael Roemer's daughter Christina. - Valentine Adams. Possibly a relation to Anna Maria Adams, Joh. Michael Stocker's third wife. - Charles and George Beatty. Possible relations to James Edward Beatty who married Elizabeth Roemer. - Adam Combe, The same name as Johan Michael Roemer's slave; if the same man, not sure why he is without Michael unless Michael sent him as his contribution. - Philip Coonce. A possible relation to the Koons who later marry into our Eller and Stocker families. B. Captain Elias Delashmutt, Aug. 13, 1757, 52 days service, 37 men. C. Captain Stephan Ransberger, 42 days service, 80 men. Interesting names include: - Lieut. Michael Raymer. Our ancestor Joh. Michael Roemer with a common variant spelling. - George Peter Dick. Contemporary of our Joh. Conrad Dick of unknown relationship if any. - Henry Coonce and William Coonce. Possible relations to the Koons who later marry into our Eller and Stocker families. - Henry Fout, Jacob Fout, Balser Fout, and George Loy. Possible relations to Michael's daughter Joanna Magdalena Roemer's husband Henrich Fauth. D. Captain John Middaugh, service 30 days, 105 men. Interesting names include: - Ensign Thomas Beatty, Jr., and John Beatty. Possible relations to James Edward Beatty who married Elizabeth Roemer. The musters do not include any Stocker, Eller, or other Dick name. A possible reason for these men not being listed might be that of a religious conscientious objection to military service as was typical of the nearby Moravian Sect with which we find these names later associated in the next generation in North Carolina. 17. FHL book "In and Out of Frederick Town, Colonial Occupations," by Amy Lee Huffman Reed and Marie LaForge Burns, microfilmed July 15, 1991 (FHL film 6088329). It is interesting to note that Michael Roemer was a tanner, his son-in-law Michael Stocker a saddle and harness maker, and Roemer's son-in-law Michael Grosh a leather worker. Other sources indicate that Stocker's second father-in-law Jacob Pfau was also a saddle maker. I believe also another Roemer son-in-law may have also been involved with leather. The transcript: P. 38: 90, Michael Raymer, Tanner, B:576, 1752. P. 39: 118, Michael Stogar [Stocker], Saddler, K:432, 1765 Pp. 58-59: "Harness has remained virtually unchanged in appearance and function since the eighteenth century. Selection of the proper leather, perfect cutting, and thorough stitching were essential in making the best quality harness. Harness could also be tooled or studded with brass if the customer was willing to pay the price. Plain harness for four horses cost about sixteen pounds, equivalent to the price of eight mahogany chairs upholstered and trimmed with brass nails. It is not surprising that saddlers in colonial towns were often among the most successful of all the craftsmen. High demand for their products and the high prices charged for them made many saddlers moderately wealthy men. Some saddlers combined leathercraft, blacksmithing, and wainwrighting to make wagons. Jacob Baer, a saddler, and Christian Berger, a blacksmith, on the same North Market Street lot in 1764, may well have been in the wagon-making business, though only briefly. Berger sold his blacksmith tools and a wagon to John Shellman and moved on within two years. Michael Stogar [Stocker] was a saddler on West Second Street who paid his store bill by making harness. Thomas Schley, Jr. had a saddlery on South Market Street in the 1770's… Leather was tanned in Frederick Town during the colonial years at Michael Raymer's [Roemer] tanyard, located downwind from town on the easternmost Patrick Street lot. A few years later he was joined by Mathias Need, another tanner. Either or both of these men may have been curriers who finished leather for local craftsmen. Michael Grosh, a leather worker, married Michael Raymer's daughter Christina. Young Grosh probably was in business with his father-in-law, for in 1772 he was buying hides in the countryside around Frederick Town. From Joseph Doll he bought the following: (Doll's Ledger) 2 calf skins - 3-1/2 pence per lb. 11/3 1 sheep skin 0/9 2 cow skins - 3-1/2 pence per lb. 2/1/2 3 calf skins and "one cow skin of Beatty's old cow" 17/6 Michael, the son of innholder Conrad Grosh, lost his life in the American Revolution serving with troops from Frederick County under the command of Colonel Baker Johnson. Young Grosh was a casualty in the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. He was survived by his widow Christina and two small daughters, Sophia, aged six, and Charlotte, three years old. (Maryland Hall of Records. Orphans Court Minutes Liber GM1:11-12.)" 18. FHL book 975.287/F1 K28n "Maryland German Church Records," vol. 5, "Records of the Evangelical Reformed Church (a congregation of the United Church of Christ), Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland 1746-1789," translated by William J. Hinke, edited by Frederick S. Weiser (Hist. Society of Carroll Co., Westminster, MD), baptisms, first number is the book's page number and number in parentheses is the church book page number: P. 3 (11): "Charlotta, dau. of Jacob and Maria Benedicta Storm, b. [not given], bp. 11 Aug. 1751. Sponsors: Michel and Charlotta Römer." P. 4 (19): "Maria Anna, dau. of Jacob and Eleonore Jung, b. 8 Apr. 1752, bp. [not given]. Sponsors: Georg Mich. Jesser and Charlotta Römer." P. 14 (65): "Charlotta Amalia, dau. of Joh. Georg and Lisabetha Leu, b. [not given], bp. 26 June 1758. Sponsors: Michael and Charl. Amalia Römer." P. 16 (75): "Johan Michael, son of Jacob and Catharina Huber, b. [not given], bp. 8 June 1760. Sponsors: Michael and Charlotta Römer." P. 18 (78): "Michael, son of Johannes and Anna Maria Lingefelder, b. 29 Nov. 1761, bp. 10 Jan. 1762. Sponsors: Michael Römer and wife." P. 19 (79): "Scharlotta Amalia, dau. of Valentin and Elisabeth Schreiner, b. 5 Feb. 1762, bp. 14 Mar. 1762. Sponsors: Michael Römer and wife." 19. Michael Römer and his wife Charlotte Amalia (Amalis) are mentioned as godparents at the 1762 birth/confirmation of Michael and Anna Barbara Stocker's first son Michael. Even though there is no proof of Anna Barbara's surname, the fact that the Römers were involved in seven of the eight children born to Michael and Anna Barbara Stocker would lead us to surmise that Michael Stocker's wife was a Römerin. (Römerin is the female version of Römer.) The following is a summary of the Römer family sponsorship of Anna Barbara's children: Anna Barbara, 1758: Maria Barbara Römerin (Anna Barbara's unmarried sister) Maria Barbara, 1758: Barbara Römerin (most likely Anna Barbara's unmarried sister Maria Barbara again) Johanna Magdalene, 1760: Henrich Fauth and Magdalena (Anna Barbara's married sister Johanna Magdalene whose husband is named in their father's will as Henry Foutz) Michael, 1762: John Michael and Maria Amalia Römer (Anna Barbara's parents) Elizabeth, 1764: Elizabeth Römerin (Anna Barbara's unmarried sister) Balthasar, 1767: Unrelated party - Balthasar and Rosina Bach. Maria Barbara, 1769: Johannes and Maria Barbara Haas (Anna Barbara's married sister Maria Barbara whose marriage is proved by their father's will and by tombstones) Christina, 1769: Christina Römerin (Anna Barbara's unmarried sister) The following in the FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 88-97, provides additional perspective on John Michael Römer's sponsorship of Michael Stocker: "Michael Stoker, doubtless, was the son of Michael Stoker (Stocker) who settled in Frederick Co., Md. about the middle of the 18th century. No other family of the Stoker (Stocker) name was found by this writer in any of the early Frederick Co. records. The 18th century translated records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frederick, Md. established about 1746, show many Michael Stoker (Stocker) entries beginning with the birth, on 1 Apr 1758, of Anna Barbara, daughter of 'Mich. Stocker' and his wife 'Ana Barb.' On p. 552 of a copy of these church records, now in possession of the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, Maryland, will be found a recording of ... children of Michael Stocker ... 20 May 1762, to Michael Stocker, a child Michael; godparents Michael Romer (and wife) Charlotte Amalia, (Amalis). Date of baptism not stated. (Note by JWH - This writer believes that this was the Michael Stocker who married Catherine Eller.)" 20. FHL book 975.2 D2se v.2 "Monocacy and Catoctin. Some Settlers of Western Maryland and Adjacent Pennsylvania and their Descendants 1725-1988," vol. 2, by C.E. Schildknecht, pp. 93-95: "The following is a list of heads of families of Frederick Co. in March, 1766 who petitioned Gov. Horatio Sharpe to call together the MD Assembly for the purpose of issuing bills of credit, that is paper money. The old use of tobacco as money, still prevalent in the state was particularly inconvenient on the northwestern frontiers where tobacco was not a practical crop. Note that Frederick Co. at that time comprised present Carroll, Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Alleghany, and Garrett Counties..." [Source: "Calendar of MD State Books (The Black Books), page 194 and in "Archives of MD, 32, 124.] The list includes hundreds of names including Michael Roemer or Raymer. Related names include Valentine Adam (possible relation to Michael Stocker's third wife Anna Maria Adams), Valentine John Adams (same possible relation as before), Conrad and Peter Grosch (relation to Michael Roemer's son-in-law Michael Grosch), John Haas (Michael Roemer's son-in-law), and Philip Johann Heinrich Kuntz (European acquaintance of Michael Stocker). The list also includes a William Roemer/Raymer (relationship if any unknown). 21. FHL book "Inhabitants of Frederick County Maryland," vol. 2, 1749-1800, by Stefanie R. Shaffer (Westminster, MD; 1999), chapter "Frederick County Land Patents 1749-1800"; format - name of patentee, date of patent, name of tract, number of acres, liber & folio, and comments: "Holtzman, Frederick; 1773; Raymers Trouble; 8 ac; BC&GS#46 38; certificate in the name of Michael Raymer." 22. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. From an article entitled: "Michael Stocker 1731-1819 with wives: Ana Barbara Romerin, Elisabeth Fah, and Mary (Anna Maria) Adams." Even though Elayne has done a wonderful job with her book, I believe the following quote has deficiencies in regards to the unproven marriage date for Michael Stocker and Anna Barbara Römerin and the dismissal of a second wife Catherine Kemp for John Michael Römer. See notes of Johan Michael Stocker for complete text of which the following is a small part of the overall quote: Under the heading, "Ana Barbara Romerin" the following: "Some records have a difference in spelling for the last name of Ana Barbara: Romer and Romerin. In the German language "in" was added to female names. This is evidenced in the names of the sponsors for the children in the baptismal records of the children of Michael and Ana Barbara... "Michael's first official record found, to date, is that of his marriage on July of 1757 to Ana Barbara Romerin in Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland, as recorded by the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ana was the daughter of Michael Romer (Roemer) and Charlotta Amalia Hartwich. Her father was from Buerkenau, Germany. His obituary listed in the church record states that he immigrated to America in 1738. (There are conflicting records on his immigration date.) In the History of Carrollton Manor it states that "tradition says that Michael Romer married Catherine Kemp." However, it is recorded within Charlotta's burial record of the Evangelical Church that she was the wife of Michael Romer. I have, at this time, not researched the Evangelical Church Records for more details on his family. It is unclear if the marriage of Michael and Charlotta was in Germany or in the United States. I have found no church records for a marriage to Catherine Kemp." She also notes that, "I have not looked into Ana Barbara's records for verification of her last name. The records I have seen do not list a last name for her. The marriage record would vindicate this but I have yet to refind it among the church records. For the time being I will use the information as I currently have it." She also states, under the heading of Important Note: "All of the original Evangelical Lutheran Church record was originally in German mixed with some Latin. Parts of it have been copied on to microfilm by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is available for anyone to study. A complete copy is found in the Maryland State Archives on micro film. This record has been translated by Frederick S. Weiser, James Hook, William Hinke, and E.W. Reinecke. In comparing the four records each has small differences in dates | Römer, Johann Michael (I82)
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| 1780 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Louis Ridgeway is reported born in Mechanisburg, Sangamon, IL in 1853 to Alexander Ridgeway. He would be too young but the birth date may be inaccurate. Look up 1860 census for MO. to confirm birth place of Louis. MARRIAGE: 1. Ordinance index 1.02 lists marriage to Ida Bell Cooper, 1 Mar 1868 at Andrew Co., MO. This record was LDS extracted from county records. Her sister Cecelia was also in Andrew Co. at Fillmore. Andrew Co. adjoins Holt Co. | Ridgeway, Lewis B. (I3379)
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| 1781 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Lydia was born 1780 and her mother was noted as Elizabeth both per Lydia's death record. | Johnson, Lydia (I3003)
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| 1782 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "Ellizabeth Johnson (William, Benjamin). Ellizabeth Johnson, b. ?, d. ?" | Johnson, Elizabeth (I3002)
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| 1783 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Censuses: 1850 US: Dover Twp., Ocean, NJ, 13 Sep 1850, 357/377 (next door is William Johnson, 41, Margaret, 39, and family): Jonathan Johnson, Sr., 72, tavern keeper, $5000, NJ. Charity Johnson, 69, NJ. Jonathan Johnson, Jr., 39, NJ. Rebecca Johnson, 21, NJ. Daniel Garrisson, 68, NJ. Jonathan Johnson, 16, NJ. Maria Hurley, 11, NJ. 4. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "Jonathan Johnson (William, Benjamin) Jonathan was enumerated in the Census of 1850 as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household (Value: $5,000) consisting of: Johnson, Jonathan Sen. (72, M, tavern keeper), Charity (69, F), Jonathan Jr. (39, M), Jonathan (16, M), Rebecca (21, F), Garrisson, Daniel (68, M), Hurly, Maria (11, F). A Will for Jonathan Johnson was probated, 4/25/1857, Bk. 1, pg. 97. Devisees named in Will: Charity Johnson, widow; William J. Johnson, son; Jonathan Johnson, son; Andrew Johnson, son; James Johnson, son; Maria Aumack, dau; Eliza Thompson, dau; Sarah Tice, dau; Charity Miller, dau; Hannah Applegate, dau; Susan Lawrence, dau. The following events have been recorded: Jonathan d. 4/12/1857 [NJVS AA287]; Charity, d. 8/24/1865, age 84, f. Thomas Phillips, deathplace: White Oak Bottom [DT]; Jonathan Johnson married Charity Phillips on 1/24/1801 by B. Lawrence [MCM]. Jonathan Johnson, b. 1778, d. 1857; m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips b. 1781, d. 8/24/1865. Issue: -James (1815-9/1/1873); m. (1) (1836) Sarah Russell (1818 - 1860) (2) (1861) Sarah Clayton (1831 - 1904) -Hannah (?-?); m. William Applegate (? - ?) -Jonathan Jr. (1811-1/171883); m. (7/18/1850) Rebecca Clayton (? - ?) -William J. (1809-before 1860); m. Margaret Bills (1811 - 2/9/1884) -Andrew (?-?); m. (10/19/1839) Margaretta Johnson (? - ?) -Maria (?-?); m. Unknown Aumack (? - ?) -Eliza (?-?); m. Unknown Thompson (? - ?) -Sarah (1801-?); m. Joseph Tice (? - ?) -Charity (7/17/1819-4/18/1864); m. (4/23/1836) William Miller (1813 - 1893) -Susan (?-?); m. Unknown Lawrence (? - ?)" 5. Email from Mike Morrissey 17 Jun 2004 mikemorr@hotmail.com: "Reuben Haines had a store near Toms River. His account book for 1816-1822 (mostly 1816-1818) was abstracted in the "Genealogical Magazine of NJ." Among the names listed were: Aron Bennett [later husband of Naomi] Moses Bennett [son of Aaron] Garrett Irons [1st cousin of Naomi] Ezekial Johnson Jacob Johnson Joel Johnson [brother of Naomi] Jonathan Johnson [brother of Naomi] Joseph Johnson [possible brother of Naomi] Joshua Johnson Samuel Johnson (& daughter) [possible brother of Naomi] Richard Phillips Samuel Phillips William Phillips [son of Andrew and Naomi] Mr. Winner [KP note: probably Isaac since probably all of Isaac's oldest children were in Ohio or on their way] Mrs. Winner Except for the Irons, I have listed all those of a given surname." DEATH: 1. FHL Film Number: 584577. Page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857. Date: year in crease and can't be read. April 12. Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White oak Bottom. Birth place, parents, cause of death not reported. An age of 78, if correctly reported, calculates to a birth year of 1779. Birth year calculated from 1850 census calculates to 1778. | Johnson, Jonathan (I2989)
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| 1784 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "William Johnson (William, Benjamin). William enumerated in the Census of 1850 as a resident of Jackson Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of: (99/99) William Johnston (58, laborer), Phebe (58). William enumerated in the Census of 1860 as a resident of Jackson Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of: (136/136) William (72), Phebe (74) Note: William was listed as Johnston in 1850 and Johnson in 1860. The following events have been recorded: 1. William Johnson Jr. of Dover married Phebe Liming on 8/17/1806 by Benjamin Lawrence, JP [MCM] 2. William Johnson d. 2/27/1866 in 75th year [Ts - Cassville Methodist Cemetery] 3. Phoebe d. 12/26/1877 in 87th year [Ts - Cassville Methodist Cemetery] William Johnson, b. ca. 1789, d. 2/27/1866; m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming b. 1786, d. 12/26/1877. Issue: -Joseph J. (ca. 1810-ca. 1849); m. Phebe Unknown (1812 - ?) -Parent (ca. 1820-?); m. (5/21/1850) Mary Hyres (ca. 1820 - ?)" | Johnson, William (I2984)
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| 1785 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "James Johnson (William, Benjamin) James was enumerated in the Census of 1850 as a resident of Jackson Twp. The listing indicated a household consisting of: James I. (62), Euphemy (59). Note: It is a supposition that this James is a son of William (1740-1811). At this time the only information to support that supposition is that his birth date falls within an appropriate time frame. James Johnson, b. ca. 1788, d. ?; m. Euphemy Unknown b. ?, d. ?" 4. Censuses: 1840 US: Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ: Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. Possible brother of Naomi (Johnson) Karr directly next door: James I. Johnson, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. | Johnson, James I. (I2983)
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| 1786 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ Joel Johnson (William, Benjamin) Joel's estate inventory was recorded in 1836 (Monmouth County 10280M). Joel was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of: Joel; M 1:0-5, 1:5-10, 1:10-15, 1:20-30, 1:40-50; F: 1:5-10, 1:10-15, 2:15-20, 1:20-30, 1:40-50 Mary was enumerated in the census of 1850 as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of Mary (59), Thomas (25, Laborer), Henry (19, boatman). Mary was enumerated in the census of 1860 as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of Mary (70), Henry (30, seaman), George Spartford (23), Ellen Spartford (22) The following events have been recorded: Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 6/26/1806 by B. Lawrence, JP [MCM]; Mary Johnson, widow of Joel Johnson died 1/1862 age 70 [Emblem 1/29/1862]. Note: According the an obituary for his oldest son, Michael, Joel had 10 children. Joel Johnson, b. ca. 1785, d. ca. 1836; m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd b. ca. 1792, d. 1/1862. Issue: -Michael M. (5/8/1817-7/22/1912); m. (8/30/1840) Nancy Chamberlain (? - 11/21/1898) -Thomas (1825-?); m. (12/19/1856) Sarah Conk (1835 - ?) -Edward B. (2/16/1828-6/18/1911); m. Emily Unknown (10/1840 - ?) -Henry (1831-4/10/1867)" 4. Email from Mike Morrissey 17 Jun 2004 mikemorr@hotmail.com: "Reuben Haines had a store near Toms River. His account book for 1816-1822 (mostly 1816-1818) was abstracted in the "Genealogical Magazine of NJ." Among the names listed were: Aron Bennett [later husband of Naomi] Moses Bennett [son of Aaron] Garrett Irons [1st cousin of Naomi] Ezekial Johnson Jacob Johnson Joel Johnson [brother of Naomi] Jonathan Johnson [brother of Naomi] Joseph Johnson [possible brother of Naomi] Joshua Johnson Samuel Johnson (& daughter) [possible brother of Naomi] Richard Phillips Samuel Phillips William Phillips [son of Andrew and Naomi] Mr. Winner [KP note: probably Isaac since probably all of Isaac's oldest children were in Ohio or on their way] Mrs. Winner Except for the Irons, I have listed all those of a given surname." | Johnson, Joel (I2982)
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| 1787 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is valuable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "Joseph Johnson (William, Benjamin) Joseph's will was dated 12/2/1861 and probated 1/22/1863 and recorded in BK I p. 219 in the Ocean County Hall of Records. The will records the following: Sarah - wife, Richard - son, Samuel - grandson (son of son Joseph deceased), William - son, Andrew - son, Charles - son, Samuel - son, Phineas - son, Timothy - son, George W. - son, Acsa - dau (wife of Ivins D. Wilbur), and Lydia - dau (wife of Vincent Brand). Joseph was enumerated in the Census of 1850 as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of Johnson, Joseph (70, M, coal dealer), Sally (54, F), and Grins, Margaret (13,F): Value: $3,000 Joseph was listed in the Census of 1860 as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of Johnson, Jos. (79, farmer) and Sarah (67). Joseph Johnson, b. 1780, d. 1862; m. (1) Hannah Phillips (daughter of Richard Phillips) b. ?, d. ? (2) Sarah ? b. ?, d. ? Issue: -Richard (1815-2/23/1868); m. (1/31/1835) Deborah Layton -Joseph (?-ca. 1861); m. (3/21/1825) Zylphia Emmons (? - ?) -William (1810-3/18/1877) -Andrew (?-1877); m. Eliza Johnson (? - ?) -Charles M. (2/17/1814-?); m. (3/14/1837) Sarah Mathews (8/5/1816 - ?) -Samuel (1817-?); m. (4/30/1839) Julia Grover (1823 - 1909) -Phineas (1819-?); m. (1) (3/15/1842) Charity Vaughn (3/4/1822 - 1854) (2) Phebe Parker (? - ?) -Timothy (1821-4/5/1871); m. Hannah Tice (? - ?) -George (?-?) -Acsa (?-?); m. Ivins D. Wilbur (? - ?) -Lydia (?-?); m. Vincent Brank (? - ?)" 4. Censuses: 1830 US: Dover, Monmouth, New Jersey: Joseph Johnston, males: 1@5-10, 2@10-15, 2@15-20, 1@20-30, 1@40-50; females: 1<5, 1@5-10, 1@20-30, 1@40-50. Neighbors include Aaron Bennett, next door, age 70-79, and Aaron's wife Naomi aged 50-59. 1850 US: Dover Twp., Ocean, NJ, 16 Sep 1850, 386/388: Joseph Johnson, 70, Coal Dealer, $3000, NJ. Sally Johnson, 54, NJ. Margaret Grim, 13, NJ. 5. Email from Mike Morrissey 17 Jun 2004 mikemorr@hotmail.com: "Reuben Haines had a store near Toms River. His account book for 1816-1822 (mostly 1816-1818) was abstracted in the "Genealogical Magazine of NJ." Among the names listed were: Aron Bennett [later husband of Naomi] Moses Bennett [son of Aaron] Garrett Irons [1st cousin of Naomi] Ezekial Johnson Jacob Johnson Joel Johnson [brother of Naomi] Jonathan Johnson [brother of Naomi] Joseph Johnson [possible brother of Naomi] Joshua Johnson Samuel Johnson (& daughter) [possible brother of Naomi] Richard Phillips Samuel Phillips William Phillips [son of Andrew and Naomi] Mr. Winner [KP note: probably Isaac since probably all of Isaac's oldest children were in Ohio or on their way] Mrs. Winner Except for the Irons, I have listed all those of a given surname." | Johnson, Joseph (I2980)
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| 1788 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866. The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find that the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at the same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James' son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James' brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." (Note: The reference to “Rhode Island” is most likely a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of “Long Island,” N.Y. Even though the far eastern tip of Long Island [120 miles from Brooklyn] shares a maritime border with the western border of Rhode Island, there is no Longstreet history suggesting any presence there or in Rhode Island. I also searched databases of early Rhode Island records and not a single reference to any Longstreet or variant thereof was found.) A second documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film #584577 with the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness for a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s quoted source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era in Monmouth County of much older men marrying younger girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Even though he followed the same order as the will, Richard Kuntz gave us the following slightly deficient summary of only 12 children by unintentionally missing the child Elizabeth in the will: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three listed children would be the candidates for children of the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. The same census shows in the immediately subsequent two entries the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. The identity of Samuel’s wife is undetermined but she is shown in the 1830 census in the same age bracket as Samuel, i.e. 60-70. There is another Samuel Johnson (who may or may not be our Samuel in a second marriage) who married Elizabeth Coward 22 Nov 1802 in Monmouth co. The record 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Censuses: 1830 US: Dover, Monmouth, New Jersey: Aaron Bennett, males: 1@5, 1@20-29, 1@30-39, 1@70-79; females: 1@20-29, 1@30-39, 1@50-59. [Aaron and Naomi would be the two oldest.] 1840 US: Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ: Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. Possible brother of Naomi directly next door: James I. Johnson, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. 1850 US: Can't find even after using a variety of searching techniques. 3. NJ State Archives, Monmouth co., vol. I-2, p. 57: Deed poll and indenture between Naomy Winner and Obediah H. Phillips to William Phillips selling a lot of about 70 acres on the North side of Toms River 21 Oct 1824 to William Phillips [sons from her first marriage to Andrew Phillips]. Deed notes all parties are of Dover. Value of transaction was $20. Deed has great detail about the location of the lot. No relationships stated. See also Isaac Winner's notes concerning an 1819 sale to the same party of 70 acres. 4. Email from Mike Morrissey [mailto:mikemorr@hotmail.com], April 24, 2004: "Was Naomi, daughter of William Johnson 1. the wife of Andrew Phillips, then 2. the wife of Isaac Winner, then 3. the wife of Aaron Bennett, then 4. the wife of Walter Kerr/Karr, 5. and was she the daughter of Elizabeth Longstreet? Jeff Meyer and Kerry Petersen provided most of the original documentation I have used to support this theory. The records regarding Naomi below do not specify her maiden name, except her death record. I am not certain they all refer to the same Naomi, but I believe they do. Any feedback or additional information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Marriage 1: From the LDS Ancestral file: Obediah H. Phillips, born Sep 1800 in Monmouth, NJ, son of Andrew Phillips and Naomi, died Died: 19 Dec 1885 Place: Berkeley, Ocean, New Jersey. (He is listed in the 1850 census of Dover Twp., Ocean (was Monmouth), NJ., living near William and Richard Phillips). Marriage 2: County of Monmouth Archives and Records Center, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726, 732-308-3771, Marriage Returns Box A2h: "This is to certify that Isaac Winner and Neomi Philups was lawfully joined together in matramony on the 27th day of October before a comptiant number of witneses by me - Daniel Stouts one of the Justices of the Peace in the township of Dover in the county of Monmouth. Witness my hand this 27th Day of October 1804. Daniel Stouts, Justice." Note Daniel Stout lived in village of Goodluck which is close to Waretown and Forked River. (I am presuming Phillips was the surname of her first husband, not her maiden name. I have no documentation of her first marriage, but see the deed, her father's will and the 1830 census below.) Deed: Monmouth County Archives; Deed between Isaac Winner (Naomi's second husband) selling his land in Toms River 16 Oct 1819 to William Phillips (probable relation to his wife? My comment: a son of Naomi by her first marriage?). Marriage 3: Rootsweb tree of Bill Abrams: Aaron Bennett, born 8/27/1750, died 12/5/1834 in Tom's River, Ocean, NJ. He married Margaret. No other spouses listed. See 1830 census below. Marriage 4: Walter KERR married Naomi Bennett in Monmouth Co. on October 4, 1836. This info was gotten from Walter's Rev. War pension info. (I am presuming Isaac Winner died sometime between 1819 and 1830 which I have not verified.) Obituary: At the NJ State Archives I also found a nice tidbit in the OCEAN EMBLEM newspaper of Ocean Co., NJ; Feb. 2, 1854; page 2: "Died - Near this Village on Saturday evening Neaomi CARR, aged 87 years. She had been married four times and survived all her husbands." Death record: Her death record at the NJ State Archives lists her parents as William & Elizabeth Johnson. She died January 29, 1854 in Dover, Ocean Co., NJ. The death record for Naomi conflicts with the obit. It states she was 80 at the time of death; residing in Dover Twp., Ocean Co., NJ. Pension application: Walter's Rev. War pension record has her age at 85 in 1853; and a resident of Toms River. It also says that Walter died in 1846 at Toms River. Naomi's father's will abstract: 12/30/1811 William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons (son of his wife's sister, Nelly). Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips (son of Naomi by her first husband?). Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M Will of Gisbert Longstreet, Naomi's maternal grandfather: 20 Apr 1755: Wife, Rachel. Children - Garret, Gisbert (both under age), Moyca, Nelley, Jane and Rachel. Real and personal estate. Executors - James Irons, Sr., Garret Scanck and John Longstreet, Sr. Witnesses - Koert Schenck, Garret Schanck and Nelley Schanck. Codicil of August 31, 1757, provides that a part of the bequest, given to dec'd daughter Jane, alias Onicha, be given to grandson, Guisberd Lake, mentions children of dec'd daughter Moica and a daughter Elizabeth. Witnesses - Moses Richards, Thomas Ellison and John Lake, Proved Nov. 8, 1758. Lib. G, p. 4. (Elizabeth was born between 20 Apr 1755 and August 31, 1757.) Tax Lists of Dover, Monmouth Co. NJ: Isaac Winner is listed in 1783, 1786, 1789, 1793, 1796 & 1797. No other Winners are listed. 1830 census of Dover Twp., Monmouth (now Ocean), NJ, page 379.: Bennett, Aaron - possible husband of Naomi, born between 1750-1760, wife born between 1771-1780 Bennett, Samuel - probable son of Aaron Irons, Garret - 1st cousin of Naomi Johnson Irons, James A. - son of Garret Irons, Longstreet - son of Garret Johnston, Joseph, age 40-50, possibly Naomi's brother Phillips, Richard, age 40 - 50, possible son of Naomi & Andrew Phillips (born in 1790 from 1850 census) Winner, George K[ing], age 20 - 30 (born abt 15 Aug 1807 in Tom's River - From Kerry Petersen), (possible son of Naomi Johnson & Isaac Winner). 1840 census of Upper Freehold., Monmouth Co., NJ James J. Johnson, 3 males 5-10, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60 (possibly Naomi's brother, James, next door). Walter Karr, 1 male age 80-90, 1 female age 70-80 We have not yet found Naomi Kerr/Karr in the 1850 census. 1850 Census of Perry, Brown, OH: Isaac Winner, age 48, born NJ, and his family were living next to Thomas Ashton (son of Naomi's sister, Hannah) and his family. It seems likely Isaac was the son of Isaac Winner and Naomi Johnson. If so, they were 1st cousins. I have not been able to confirm this. Naomi's age (my reflections): The records indicate she was born sometime between 1767 and 1774. Naomi is the first daughter listed in her father's will. Though it is not clear that the children are listed by age, it might be. Lucretia and Hannah have good approximate birthdates (1773 and 1774), so they would be next in order. Naomi has often been listed as being born in the early 1780s, but I think that was because her presumed previous marriage to Andrew Phillips was not known. If Naomi was born in 1772, her mother would have been 15-16, young, but possible. Below is a list of people I am sending this to and what interest I think they will have in this information. I have corresponded with most of you to establish whether or not Elizabeth Longstreet was the wife of William Johnson, but I think each of us has some interest in Naomi, her siblings or her parents, so I thought it would be helpful to share the information we have. Jeff Meyer: the Kerr/Karr family jsmyer@comcast.net Kerry Petersen: the Winner family kahunakerry@gmail.com Joe Mosher: the Ashton family mosherjr@erinet.com Amy Keefer: the Ashton family keeferfamily@hotmail.com Gary Lee Phillips: the Longstreet and Phillips families fuffle@ix.netcom.com Perry Streeter: the Longstreet family perry@streeter.com Sharon Karniss: the Smith and Tedrow families skarniss@juno.com Shera Thompson: the Johnson family minoucha@email.msn.com Chris Stillwell: the Bennett family chris_stillwell@msn.com Ramona Moore Bowling: the Ashton and Winner families abowling@bonwell.com" 5. Email from Mike Morrissey 17 Jun 2004 mikemorr@hotmail.com: Reuben Haines had a store near Toms River. His account book for 1816-1822 (mostly 1816-1818) was abstracted in the "Genealogical Magazine of NJ." Among the names listed were: Aron Bennett [later husband of Naomi] Moses Bennett [son of Aaron] Garrett Irons [1st cousin of Naomi] Ezekial Johnson Jacob Johnson Joel Johnson [brother of Naomi] Jonathan Johnson [brother of Naomi] Joseph Johnson [possible brother of Naomi] Joshua Johnson Samuel Johnson (& daughter) [possible brother of Naomi] Richard Phillips Samuel Phillips William Phillips [son of Andrew and Naomi] Mr. Winner [Isaac or Jonathan] Mrs. Winner Except for the Irons, I have listed all those of a given surname. Andrew Phillips is not listed. That does not prove he was dead, but it is likely. The only Bennetts listed are Aaron and his son, Moses. That makes it seem likely that he was the 3rd husband of Naomi. Unfortunately, the references to Isaac Winner in the History on Monmouth Co. both only state he was remembered as an early preacher at the Methodist church in Blue Ball. No time frame was given, so it is not of much use. The church was founded about 1780, but the earliest records filmed by the LDS appear to be about 1855." 6. Ancestry.com's "New Jersey, Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971": "Reuben Winner, age 63, b. at Toms River, d. Dec 1870 at Matawan, Monmouth, NJ, waterman, married, parents Isaac and Aarmie Winner." Source: FHL film 584591. Note: I suspect "Aarmie" is poorly transcribed from "Naomie." 7. Internet posting by Shera Thompson BIRTH: 1. Email from Mike Morrissey [mailto:mikemorr@hotmail.com], April 24, 2004: "Naomi's age (my reflections): The records indicate she was born sometime between 1767 and 1774. Naomi is the first daughter listed in her father's will. Though it is not clear that the children are listed by age, it might be. Lucretia and Hannah have good approximate birthdates (1773 and 1774), so they would be next in order. Naomi has often been listed as being born in the early 1780s, but I think that was because her presumed previous marriage to Andrew Phillips was not known. If Naomi was born in 1772, her mother would have been 15-16, young, but possible." Update 15 Aug 2017 by myself: Elizabeth Longstreet's father Gisbert added a daughter to his will by codicil 31 Aug 1757 (not in earlier will of 20 Apr 1755), so she was probably born in the interim. Perhaps she wasn't and father had just neglected to name her in earlier will. The problem is that Naomi Johnson, dau. of William and Elizabeth Johnson appears to have several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Another would be per the 1850 census, but we have not yet located a census return for Naomi. I am going to assume that 1774 would be more realistic making Elizabeth 17 to 19 years of age when she had Naomi, presumably her eldest child. If 1667/8 were correct, then Elizabeth would had been from age 10 to 13, which seems untenable. MARRIAGE: 1. At the FHL I checked "Marriages of Monmouth Co., 1795-1843" and did not find any entries for either Aaron Bennett or Andrew Phillips. DEATH: 1. Familysearch's "NJ Deaths and Burials": Naomi Karr, widow, weaver, b. near Toms River, d. 29 Jan 1854 in Toms River, Ocean Co., NJ, her parents are William & Elizabeth Johnson. No age given. Source: FHL Film Number: 584577. I looked up actual film and the record reads: Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1853 to the 1st of June 1854. Date: year in crease and can't be read. January 29. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. An age of 80, if correctly reported, calculates to a birth year of 1774. Note age reported in obituary is age 87 which would calculate to a birth year of 1767. Considering her mother was most likely born between 1755 and 1757, the later birth year would be more likely making the mother 17 to 19 at time of Naomi's birth. 2. Obituary: At the NJ State Archives in the OCEAN EMBLEM newspaper of Ocean Co., NJ; Feb. 2, 1854; page 2: "Died. Near this Village on Saturday evening Neaomi Carr, aged 87 years. She had been married four times and survived all her husbands." I have seen the obituary and it is correctly transcribed. | Johnson, Naomi (I687)
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| 1789 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866 [The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to the William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James's son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James's brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." [Note that “Rhode Island” is probably a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of Long Island, N.Y.] A second documentary witness to a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film Number: 584577 in the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness to a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era of Monmouth county of much older men marry young girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Richard Kuntz gave us also a deficient summary of only 12 children by missing Elizabeth. His list, apparently in random order, is as follows: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three children would be the candidates for the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. Same census shows in the subsequent two entries shows the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "Samuel Johnson (William, Benjamin). Samuel was enumerated in the Census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Twp. The listing indicated a household: M: 1:60-70; F: 1:60-70 The following event has been recorded: Samuel Johnson married Elisabeth Coward on 11/22/1802 by J. Tapscott, JP [MCM]. Note: this may not be this Samuel; if it is, then it appears that Samuel had a previous marriage. Samuel Johnson, b. ca. 1765, d. 1830+; m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward b. ?, d. ?Issue: -William (ca. 1795-1840+)" 4. Email from Mike Morrissey 17 Jun 2004 mikemorr@hotmail.com: "Reuben Haines had a store near Toms River. His account book for 1816-1822 (mostly 1816-1818) was abstracted in the "Genealogical Magazine of NJ." Among the names listed were: Aron Bennett [later husband of Naomi] Moses Bennett [son of Aaron] Garrett Irons [1st cousin of Naomi] Ezekial Johnson Jacob Johnson Joel Johnson [brother of Naomi] Jonathan Johnson [brother of Naomi] Joseph Johnson [possible brother of Naomi] Joshua Johnson Samuel Johnson (& daughter) [possible brother of Naomi] Richard Phillips Samuel Phillips William Phillips [son of Andrew and Naomi] Mr. Winner [KP note: probably Isaac since probably all of Isaac's oldest children were in Ohio or on their way] Mrs. Winner Except for the Irons, I have listed all those of a given surname." | Johnson, Samuel (I2988)
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| 1790 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A Possible Solution for Two Wives and Thirteen Children for William Johnson, prepared by Kerry Petersen, kahunakerry@gmail.com The wives of William Johnson are somewhat tentative and even though additional proof would be helpful, we can tentatively construct this family. William himself was not helpful since his will of 30 Dec. 1811 gives no mention of a surviving wife. We have the following proposed listing of wives by Richard Kuntz of Allenwood, N.J. from his website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology [sic] Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," “There is some question as to whether William had a wife before Jane Polhemos, since the 1850 Census has Jonathan's birth ca. 1778 which is 4 years before his marriage to Jane. Some notes located in the Monmouth County Historical Society have indicated that William was married three times. He married first Elizabeth Longstreet, second Sarah Aumack, and third Jane Polhemus. At this point, I have not found official documents that substantiate that inference.” Richard Kuntz adds: “A marriage license for Monmouth County is recorded in State Archives First Series Vol. XXII between William Johnston and Jane Polhemos dated 6/5/1782.” Confirming this last statement, I also found the following on FHL film 946271 "The Charles R. Hutchinson Collection," Family Records (series 4, Book F, "Records in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, N.J.; Bonds for Licenses of Marriage, compilation p. 14, entry 1866 [The compiler notes that between the years 1727 to 1791, the law required the filing of a bond to assure that there was no lawful impediment to potential marriage such as consanguinity, another marriage, etc. He notes that these bonds were found in a pile with many lost but many did survive and are now bound. The compiler includes a select few in his compilation including: "June 5, 1782, William Johnston, William Hutchinson and William Montgomery, all of the County of Monmouth, &c, sureties for said William Johnston and Jane Polhemus. Witnessed by David Rhea, Michael Johnston." This more detailed statement is critical in helping us to dismiss Jane Polhemus as one of the wives of our William Johnson. We have no Michael Johnston associated with our family, which means we have to look further off our normal track for him. From the book "History of the Old Tennent church..." by Frank Rosebrook Symmes, publ. 1904, we learn much about the people listed in the marriage bond. Michael Johnston was apparently the same man associated with the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Freehold, Monmouth co., NJ, who died 9 Sep 1785 at Freehold, and who had a son William Watson Johnston chr. 30 Sep 1759 at the same Tennent church. As of this writing, no one had proposed a marriage for William Watson Johnston who would have been of the right marriage age for the 1782 marriage. We also know that the Polhemus family was located in this same area and that Jane Polhemus' father Tobias was prominent in the same Presbyterian church. We also find the other witness to the marriage bond, David Rhea, was baptized 11 May 1755 at same Tennent Church. All of this leads us to a conclusion that it was Michael Johnston's son William Watson who married Tobias Polhemus' daughter Jane and not our William Johnson who was located near Toms River in Dover Township. Now turning our attention to the William’s wife Elizabeth Longstreet, family researcher Kim Matul "I can answer a lot of the names left blank on your site under Elizabeth Longstreet and can connect the dots on who most of them are. I have a copy of the original letter written in 1875 by William Johnson Ashton, Elizabeth (Longstreet) Johnson's grandson, son of Samuel Ashton and Hannah Johnson. His letter answers the request of his nephew Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who is his brother James's son (not to be confused with the other Thomas Hutchinson Ashton, who was William and James's brother and my 4th great grandfather). William states: "I will now give you as much a description of my mother's family as I can -- my grandfather's name was William Johnson. He was born in Monmouth County New Jersey near Toms River, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- fought in battles of Monmouth Brandywine and White Plain. My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth. She was born in Rhode Island. I have no knowledge of the date of her birth. They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas. I have now given you the most accurate account that I possess. I have now traced the family down to your father's recollection." [Note that “Rhode Island” is probably a bad recollection for the Longstreet ancestral home of Long Island, N.Y.] A second documentary witness to a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found Family Search's "NJ Deaths and Burials" database from FHL Film Number: 584577 in the death record of their daughter Naomi (Johnson) Carr. Page 268 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ indicates a death of January 29, 1854 for “Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854.” This helps confirm that William Johnson had a wife named Elizabeth -- presumably Elizabeth Longstreet. A third documentary witness to a wife named Elizabeth for our William is found in the Family Search database "New Jersey, Deaths, 1670-1988," ( The New Jersey records thus far have not provided us with a birth record for Elizabeth Longstreet. We may deduce her possible birthdate as being between 20 Apr 1755, when she is not mentioned in the will of her father Gisbert Longstreet (of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, N.J.), and 31 Aug 1757, when her father subsequently mentions her in a codicil to his will. Even though there is the possibility that she was born earlier assuming the father forgot to mention Elizabeth in the original will, it is more probable that she was born in this interval. Elizabeth’s possible 1755 -1757 birth date causes some a problem with her being the mother of the earliest children of William Johnson, which might suggest William had an earlier wife than Elizabeth Longstreet. For example, William’s son Samuel is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770; this would be too early for Elizabeth to be the mother since she would have been age 5 to 15 in a best case or 3 to 13 in the worst case in this same time frame. Richard Kuntz, as quoted above, indicates there was a possible additional wife named Sarah Aumack for whom to date I cannot find any additional information. There were some Aumacks in the area, but I cannot find a link or a suitable Sarah. Considering the error in Richard Kuntz’s source listing Jane Polhemus as a wife of our William, we should view Sarah Aumack, if she existed at all, with some trepidation. This Sarah (if she really even existed) may have been the earliest wife. There is also possibility of her being a subsequent wife to Elizabeth, but there is nothing to steer us one way or another. As a side note, William had daughters named both Sarah and Elizabeth, but none were named Jane - could they have been named for Sarah Aumack and Elizabeth Longstreet? So our best solution for now is that William had potentially two wives with the first being an unknown Mrs. William Johnson and the second being Elizabeth Longstreet. We can dismiss Jane Polhemus and we should reserve judgment for a Sarah Aumack. His last wife, presumably Elizabeth, would have died before William made his will in 1811. He would have married Elizabeth Longstreet by no later than 1773 since their daughter Naomi was born sometime between 1767 and 1774 (see notes below) -- it was her birth reported in her death record which is our earliest calculated account of Elizabeth. On the other hand, there are occasions in this era of Monmouth county of much older men marry young girls of about 16 years of age (i.e. the third wife of Tobias Polhemus noted above as the father to Jane Polhemus). Now let’s turn to sorting out the children. William’s grandson, William Johnson Ashton, in the above-referenced letter notes: “My grandmother's maiden name was Longstreth … They had a large family 12 children and all. Six girls and six boys -- the oldest were girls -- the oldest girls name was Neomi, Hannah, Lucretia, Elizabeth, Sarah & Lydia. The boys’ names were Jonathan, John, Samuel, Joseph, Joel & Thomas.” This statement would seem to indicate that all of the children were from Elizabeth; however, William Johnson Ashton had some memory lapse in saying “Rhode Island” for “Long Island” and in naming only 12 of the 13 children that can be documented using William’s 1811 will. He may have had a more general memory of Elizabeth being the mother of all children since any first wife of William may have died so early as to have Elizabeth be the effective mother by taking over the raising of the oldest children when those children were very young. As for the children, William’s 1811 will is invaluable in confirming the same 12 children as the letter plus one additional son William. Note also that the ordering of the children varies between William Johnson Ashton’s listing and that of the will. Perhaps neither source is fully chronological in listing the children by seniority as will be seen in the order I construct below. The abstract of William’s will is as follows: “12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had his share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M” Richard Kuntz gave us also a deficient summary of only 12 children by missing Elizabeth. His list, apparently in random order, is as follows: -Jonathon (1778-1857); m. (1/24/1891) Charity Phillips (1781 - 8/24/1865) -Samuel (ca. 1765-1830+); m. (11/22/1802) Elizabeth Coward (? - ?) -Joseph (1780-1862); m. (1) Hannah Phillips (? - ?) (2) Sarah ? (? - ?) -John (ca. 1770-1811+) -William (ca. 1789-2/27/1866); m. (8/17/1806) Phebe Liming (1786 - 12/26/1877) -James (ca. 1788-?); m. Euphemy Unknown (? - ?) -Joel (ca. 1785-ca. 1836); m. (6/26/1806) Mary Byrd (ca. 1792 - 1/1862) -Naomi (?-?); m. (1) Andrew Phillips (1772 - 1804) (2) Isaac Winner (? - ?) (3) Aaron Bennet (1750 - 1834) (4) Walter Kerr (? - ?) -Sarah (?-?); m. (12/9/1791) Robbins Ayers (? - ?) -Hannah (?-?); m. Samuel Ashton (? - ?) -Lucretia (?-?); m. William Smith (? - ?) -Lydia (11/12/1789-4/25/1848); m. Joseph Shummard (1787 - 1868) Using some newer sources just to deal with the question of birth sequence, I believe we can improve on the order of children as follows and tentatively assign them the following placing. The first three children would be the candidates for the earlier unknown mother: 1. Samuel, b. from 1760 to 1766, say 1766. Samuel “Johnston” is identified as being between 50 and 60 in the 1830 NJ census for Dover which calculates to a birth year between 1760 and 1770. Same census shows in the subsequent two entries shows the families of Barzillai Johnston (aged 40-50) and William Johnston (aged 30-40) with a note from the census taker “sons of Samuel.” If this is the same Samuel who married Elizabeth Coward in 1802, then Samuel had an earlier wife to account for these sons. Family Search has the following source attached to the son Barzillai: “Johnson/Hyers Family Bible: Bible Records from the Monmouth County Historical Association Library & Archives, Volume 4, Monmouth County Genealogy Society; Family History Library US/CAN Book 974.946 D2mc: Brazillar Johnson was born, Oct. 9th, 1788.” A gravestone image on Family Search shows the son William: “William S. Johnson died 4 Jul 1870 age 82.” We can assume an age of no less than 21 at time of marriage ca. 1787 which would leave us with an estimated birth date for Samuel of no later than 1766. 2. Sarah, b. bef. 1790, say 1768. This position could be filled by either of two daughters, Elizabeth or Sarah for whom we have poor sources for more precisely calculating a birth. The 1811 will does list Sarah earlier than Elizabeth, but we have already determined the will does not seem to be a good indicator of sibling seniority. For now, I place Sarah here in an available gap after placing all the other children who, with the exception of Elizabeth, fall into good sequencing up to 1790. Richard Kuntz reports a marriage date for Sarah of 9 Dec 1791 to Robbins Ayers, which if correct would give us an estimated birth date for Sarah before 1772 when she would have been 19. I cannot duplicate this finding and question its validity especially since her father calls her Sarah Johnston (not Ayers) in his 1711 will. New Jersey Marriages does report a marriage between Robbins Ayers and Sarah Jansen 28 Oct 1813 at Salem, Gloucester, N.J., but the location and the wife’s name does not seem pertinent to our family. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor in the 1811 will meaning that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. 3. John, b. 1770-1780, say 1770. John Johnson shows in the 1840 census for Dover in which his age is reported as 60-70 for a birth of 1770-1780. He has a wife who is age 40-50 and some children reported in the same census. Since the available birth spots from 1772 to 1780 are filled with other siblings, 1770 appears to be the best guess. 4. Naomi, b. from 1767 to 1774, say 1772. Naomi has several ages associated with her. One would give a birth year 1768 if we are to believe her age given in 1853 Rev. War pension application for her fourth and last husband Walter Karr. Another would give a birth year of 1774 per her death record as follows: January 29, 1854. Naomy Carr, female, widdowed, age 80, occupation of weaver, died at Toms River, born "near Toms River", parents Wm. & Elizabeth Johnson, died from old age, recorded June 8, 1854. Another would give a birth year of 1767 per the age 87 reported in Naomi's obituary. Her 1850 census has not been found to date and if found, it would give us yet another report. Assuming a birth of 1755 and an age of 16 for Elizabeth at marriage, Naomi would not be born before 1772. 5. Lucretia, b. 5 Dec 1773. Her 1850 census in Ohio confirms a birth of circa 1774. More specifically, Family Search has an image of her tombstone which states: “Lucretia, wife of William Smith, Sen. d. Jan. 17, 1855, 81y, 1m, 12 days. This calculates to 5 Dec 1773. 6. Hannah, b. 1775-1776, say 1776. In the same letter of William Johnson Ashton as referred to above is found: “My father’s name was Samuel Ashton. He was born February 1771 … born and raised in Bucks County … My father was married to Hannah Johnson October 14 1795 and emigrated to Fayette County [Western (?)] Pennsylvania in the fall of 1799 where he remained until the Spring of 1807 when he moved to Washington County. In the Spring of 1811 he emigrated to Clermont County Ohio where he endured the hardships of pioneer life.” From this account, we have a firm marriage date from which we can assume Hannah was at least 19 for a birth year no later than 1776 and probably no earlier than her husband’s in 1771. According to Ashton family researchers, her last child was Lucretia, b: bet 1815 and 1820 in Ohio (probably closer to 1815. This child before, John, was born 1813. Assuming a maximum age of 40 for child bearing, the birth date would probably be no earlier than about 1775. 7. Jonathan, b. from 1778 to 1779, say 1778. He married his wife 24 Jan 1801 in Monmouth co., N.J., which would mean he was born before 1780 to be a minimum of 21. Jonathan appears in the 1840 census for Dover Twp., NJ, aged 50-60, for a birth 1780-1790. He appears in the 1850 census for the same place as age 72 for a birth of 1778. FHL Film Number: 584577, page 287 for Dover Twp., Ocean County, NJ from the 1st of June 1856 to the 1st of June 1857 shows a death on April 12 for Johnathan Johnson, male, married, 78, farmer, died at White Oak Bottom (birth place, parents, cause of death not reported) which calculates a birth year of 1779. There is also an 1830 census for Jonathan Johnston in Dover showing him as 60 to 70 with a wife who is 40-50; this is obviously a clerical error for Jonathan. Interestingly, Jonathan’s widow Charity Johnson is reported in the 1860 census in Dover with a young Polhemus family living with her. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 18 Feb 1778, but no authority for such a statement is given. 8. Lydia, b. 1780. Lydia’s death record shows a death 27 Jul 1848 at Cabin Brook, Monmouth, NJ, parents William and Elizabeth Johnson, b. Toms River, age 68. Birth calculates as 1780. Confirms mother as Elizabeth, thus her father was married to Elizabeth Longstreet prior to this time. 9. Joseph, b. 1780-1781, say 1781. Joseph Johnston shows in 1830 census for Dover Twp., Monmouth, New Jersey with his family and as age 40-50 for a birth year range of 1780 to 1790. His next door neighbor is his sister Naomi with her current husband Aaron Bennett. In the 1850 and 1860 censuses for the same place, “Joseph Johnson” shows respectively as age 70 and 79 for a birth year of 1780 and 1781. Joseph married his first wife Hannah Phillips 27 Mar 1803 at Monmouth co., NJ which makes a birth year as 1782 or earlier if he is 21 or older. 10. Joel, b. from 1782 to 1785, say 1783. Joel “Johnston” and his family was enumerated in the census of 1830 as a resident of Dover Township, age 40 to 50 for a birth from 1780 to 1790. Joel Johnson married Mary Bird on 26 Jun 1806. Allowing a minimum age of 21 and probably no more than 25, we have birth years 1781-1785. His preceding sibling Lydia has a fixed birth date of 1780 making Joel’s range more likely 1782-1785 with the earlier date more probable. One patron in Family Search indicates a birth date of 13 Aug 1783, but no authority for such a statement is given. 11. William, b. abt. or bef. 1785, say 1785. There are several William Johnson/Johnstons in Monmouth co., N.J. and so the following is speculative. One William that shows up in many Internet genealogies is William Johnson, b. 16 Nov 1788 in Silverton, N.J., and m. 1 Deborah Hulse 30 Jun 1802 at the Quaker Meeting in Brick Twp. and m. 2 Sarah Tilton 27 May 1810 at a unknown location. The birth information is supposedly from a family bible of his descendants. This birth date would make him only 13 at his first marriage and so I consider the information sketchy. Another William Johnson shows in two censuses both in Jackson Township, Monmouth, NJ, with his wife Phebe Leming. In 1850 he shows as “Johnston” age 58 and in 1860 as “Johnson” age 72, which gives birth years 1792 and 1788. “William Johnson, Jr.” married “Phebe Liming” in Monmouth co. 17 Aug 1806 making him born before 1785 assuming an age of 21 or older. Phebe’s death record gives her birth as 1791 and the gravestone in Casswell Cemetery in Jackson Twp., gives her birth as 1790-91, both being calculated from age. Which William I speculative, but currently I favor the second William who married Phebe for mainly one reason - his marriage record calls him “Jr.” meaning his father is likely William Sr. 12. James, b. abt 1788. James Johnson is a relatively common name and not much is known of him. In the 1840 US for Upper Freehold, Monmouth, NJ, we find Walter Karr, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-90. This is Samuel’s sister Naomi (Johnson) Karr. Directly next door we find “James I. Johnson”, males: 3@5-10, 1@50-60; females: 1@50-60. This is most likely our Samuel and his birth calculates 1780-1790. In the 1850 census Jackson Twp., Monmouth, N.J. we find a household consisting of “James I. Johnson” (62), Euphemy (59). We then find this latter couple in the 1860 census of Hamilton Township, Mercer, New Jersey as “James I. Johnson” and Euphemia Johnson with his age as 72, occupation as a chair maker, and b. Pennsylvania (an obvious error). These two censuses give a consistent birth date of 1788. It is supposition that this is our James, but the 1840 census helps make better odds that this our Samuel. 13. Elizabeth, b. bef. 1790, say 1790. We have nothing to work from except her father’s will. We can at least say that she was not noted as a minor and that she had a married name of Smith in the 1811 will. This indicates that she was most likely at least 21 or born before 1790. One patron in Family Search indicates a death date of 5 Oct 1819, but no authority for such a statement is given nor can I reproduce the same result. Since her name is Elizabeth, she may have been named after Elizabeth Longstreet, her potential mother. The date of 1790 is arbitrary only and subject to change if any other sources for her can be found. See notes for child #3 Sarah for more on the placement of Sarah and Elizabeth. 2. Mentioned in father's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 3. Website http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3sbrn/Benjamin.htm accessed 19 Nov 2011, "Geneology Information - Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey," prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ "John Johnson (William, Benjamin). John Johnson, b. ca. 1770, d. 1811+" | Johnson, John (I2981)
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| 1792 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. A timeline summary of the current known information about Johann Michael Stocker for whom the additional following notes in this record file will provide greater detail and documentation: 15 Apr 1730: Born as Hanss Michel Stocker to Hanss Michel Stocker "the older" and Eva Staehli in German-speaking Goersdorf, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. "Hans" a common diminutive form of "Johann". His grandparents were Johann Friedrich and Anna Barbara (___) Stocker; Friedrich was born in Feldberg, Baden, Germany to Christian Stocker before moving roughly 110 miles away to Goersdorf. Early church records in Feldberg started too late to prove Christian's origins. 16 Apr 1730: Christened in Preuschdorf which is the village church that serves both of the hamlets Goersdorf and Mitschdorf. Another branch of DNA-related American immigrant Stockers in Pennsylvania, Hans Michael Stocker and Anna Margaret Stephan with some of their children, have their origins in Mitschdorf. Modern DNA testing proves a 75% chance of relationship between our Michael and the Pennsylvania Michael at the 9-generation level (95% at the 12-generation level). This DNA result led family researcher Noel Stoker to Preuschdorf where our Michael's christening was finally found. Pennsylvania Michael's ancestry leads to Michael Stocker also of Feldberg (wife Maria Remp of Feldberg), then to Hans Jacob Stocker of Feldberg, Switzerland (wife Margretha Schinbein of Feldberg), and then finally perhaps a Jacob Stocker of Rottwil. Early church records appear to have commenced too late to find the common ancestor of these two related branches, but a move from Switzerland to Feldberg before Goersdorf seems likely. 1752-1755: Most likely time window of Michael's immigration to America. Michael was naturalized in 1762 after a mandatory minimum residency in Colonial America of seven years. Also no Palatine immigration occurred after 1755 until the early 1760s due to the French and Indian War of that time period. Many ship immigration passenger registers were not recorded and Michael's record has not been found. There is one Johannes Stocker found immigrating in 1752 which may possibly be our Michael. About 1757: This is the approximate unproven date when Michael married his first wife Anna Barbara who was most likely a Römerin since all of her children's baptisms except one have Römer/Römerin siblings or parents of Anna Barbara. Anna Barbara's father Johan Michael Römer is documented being in Frederick, Maryland no later than June 1747. 17 Feb 1758 - 8 Apr 1758: Michael purchases three lots in Leesburg (known originally as George Town), Virginia. Michael's second father-in-law, Jacob Pfau, is also in Leesburg at the same time. Jacob is found earlier in Winchester, Virginia on the Great Wagon Road in the Shenandoah Valley. 17 Feb 1758: "Michael Stocker" witness a land transaction between Nicholas Minor and Daniel Davis. 14 Mar 1758: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of an Indenture of Feofment between Nicholas Minor and "Michael Stocker." 1 Apr 1758 - 11 Sep 1768: Birth of eight children with first wife Anna Barbara Römerin in the Frederick, Maryland area. 12 Apr 1758: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of an Indenture of Feofment between Nicholas Minor and "Michael Stocker." 20 Jul 1758 - 23 Sep 1758: Two land transactions between Nicholas Minor and Andrew Adams references adjoining land of "Michael Stoker." 12 Dec 1758: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of judgment against "Michael Stocker" for a debt owed to William Bolding. 12 Sep 1759: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of judgment against "Michael Stoker" for a debt owed to Israel Thompson. 14 Nov 1759 - 9 Sep 1761: "Michael Stoker" sells his three Leesburg lots. Wife Barbara/Barbary is listed in each of the transactions. 14 Nov 1759: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of an Indenture of Feofment between "Michael Stocker and Barbary his wife" and John Heryford. 15 Nov 1759: Loudoun, VA, County Court record where "Michl. Stoker" is listed on a jury to adjudge the value and the impact of an acre of land to be dammed for water for the construction of a mill by Richard Roach. 12 Mar 1760: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of an Indenture of Feofment between "Michal Stoker and Barbara his wife" and Robert Adam. 24 Mar 1760: Michael sells Anna Barbara's dower lands in Frederick, Maryland. 13 May 1760: Buys first land in Frederick, Maryland. 9 Sep 1761: Loudoun, VA, County Court record of an Indenture of Feofment between "Michael Stoker and Barbary his wife" and John Patterson. 1762: Michael's name was listed among those who donated money to support both the schoolteacher and the church pastor. 28 Sep 1762: Michael's Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance in Frederick, Maryland. One of the requirements was that he had to have been in America for at least seven years. This record also confirms that he was from Germany. 1 Apr 1764: "Michael and Anna Barbara Stocker" listed as sponsors at the baptism or the child of Bartholem and Barbara Schuhmacher. 21 Mar 1766: Sells land in Frederick, Maryland. Anna Barbara is named as Michael's wife. 30 Aug 1768: Buys land in Frederick, Maryland from Henry Brunner. 16 Oct 1768: "Johann Michael Stocker and wife" listed as sponsors at the baptism or the child of Gottlieb and Margaretha Geist. 15 Feb 1769: Michael marries his second wife Elizabeth Pfau per marriage date in Elizabeth's burial entry. 11 Nov 1769: Twin daughters Maria Barbara and Christina are born and baptized 19 Nov 1769. The sponsors are sisters of Anna Barbara Römerin and not relatives of Elizabeth. 24 Mar 1770: Michael and second wife Elizabeth sell land to Henry Brunner in Frederick. 4 Jan 1772 - 7 Oct 1777: Birth of five children with second wife Elizabeth Pfau in Frederick, Maryland. 7 Nov 1774: Michael and Elizabeth sold her dower lot in Frederick. 20 Oct 1776: "Michael Stocker" witnessed marriage of Valentin Rau & Margreth Vogeln both residing on Charles Manor [Carroll's Manor I in Frederick County. 29 Sep 1777: Appears on the Carrollton Manor Rent Roll for 100 acres. The Carrollton Manor is in Frederick County, Maryland. 9 Oct 1777: Second wife Elizabeth Fah dies in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland in giving birth to a child who was stillborn. 21 Jun 1778: "Michael Stocker" marries third wife "Mary Adams" by license in Frederick, Maryland. 18 Oct 1778 - 2 Jun 1805: Attendance records for communion at the Church in Frederick. Actual dates were 18 Oct 1778, 13 May 1779, 14 May 1780, 19 May 1782, 8 Jun 1783, 30 Jun 1784, 4 Jun 1786, 27 May 1787, 7 Oct 1787, and 24 Apr 1791. On 30 Jun 1784 and 4 Jun 1786 he was accompanied by his daughter. Michael "Stocher" attended services 23 Oct 1803 and 2 Jun 1805. 19 Nov 1778: Michael with wife Mary sales land in Frederick, MD. 15 May 1779 - 19 Feb 1788: Birth of six children with third wife Anna Maria Adams in Frederick, Maryland. 23 Jan 1782: Received compensation from the State of Maryland. 2 Nov 1784: "Michael Stocker" witnessed marriage of Johann Jost Stimmel and his daughter Johanna Magdalena Stockern. 2 Jul 1786 - 4 Jul 1786: Michael appointed to the church positions in Frederick, Maryland. He was retired from these positions on 4 May 1788. 1786-1794: Michael Stocker and his third wife Anna Maria shown as sponsors in Frederick at three different baptisms of Michael's grandchildren. 20/21 Apr. 1788: Michael Stocker and George Schaeffer witnessed the marriage of Christopher Schaeffer and Elizabeth Adams; she may have been perhaps a sister of his third wife. The marriage noted, "by license in Virginia." 1790: Michael listed in the 1790 US Census for Frederick, Maryland. 2 Jun 1805: The last mention of Michael attending services in the Frederick Church. Probably went directly to Ohio from Maryland and not thru North Carolina with his son Michael who also eventually ends up in Ohio. Frederick, Maryland was on the route of the National Highway built in the very early 1800s that eventually led to St. Louis, Missouri, via southern Ohio through Zanesville and Columbus. The route was one of America's first major public works and was envisioned and initiated under the administration of Thomas Jefferson. From 1805 to 16 Jan 1809: Michael and Maria moved from Frederick County, Maryland to Fairfield County, Ohio. 16 Jan 1809: Land purchase in Fairfield County, Ohio with a land purchase of 16 Jan 1809. The town of Somerset was measured out in the following year. 1816/1817: Michael Stocker listed on the Citizens and Voters List for Reading Township, Ohio (History of Fairfield and Perry County). 7 Mar 1818: The final land record for Michael Stocker is recorded in Somerset. 10 May 1818: Michael writes his Will in Somerset, Perry, Ohio. 26 Mar 1819: Death per tombstone in Somerset, Perry, Ohio at "age 88." Death is 20 days shy of his 89th birthday. 17 Apr 1819: The Will of Michael Stocker was proved in the Court of Common Pleas, Perry County, Ohio. 2. Noel G. Stoker, descendant of the Utah Pioneer Bishop John Stoker of Bountiful, and current resident of Fresno, California, has invested a lot of time, money, and effort in researching the origins of Johann Michael Stocker, our original American immigrant ancestor. Noel's research significantly made the leap to Germany and documents three additional generations of ancestors. For much of the research he had hired professional genealogists Trudy Schenk in 1993 and then later in 2014-2015 Robyn Gygi A. "In the mid-90s my father and I employed a German researcher, Trudy Schenk, to research our line. I met her one day in the Family History Research Library in SLC … Trudy performed a great search … She was convinced that Joh Michael's father was Hans Michael Stocker, the immigrant, who arrived in Philadelphia 1731 on the Ship "Brittania" with his wife Margaretha and two or three children. Trudy reasoned that our Joh Michael, who is my 5th great grandfather, was their son, having been born on ship or shortly before they left. However, there has been a lingering doubt about this connection. Hans & Margaretha had a son Michael in 1727, who was buried in Goersdorf, Alsace-Lorraine, France, before they came to this country. They also had a son born in this country in Pennsylvania, named Michael, in 1734. He died in Pennsylvania in 1771. I found two living descendants of the [Pennsylvania] immigrant, Hans Michael Stocker, and together we had Y-DNA research performed. These two sons were Andreas who remained in PA and retained the spelling Stocker to this day and George who moved to Kentucky with his brother Jacob and changed their names to Stucker. I am very closely related to them both, but at nine generations we have a 75% chance of a common paternal ancestor. At 12 generations the probability increases to 95%. At that point I decided to have a fresh pair of German eyes look at the records in Germany/France. Hans Michael Stocker, the immigrant, and Hans Michael Stocker (the older) as he was designated [and differentiated] in the church record, lived in the same small town and attended the same Lutheran [Preuschdorf] parish. [Correction: the "older" lived in Goersdorf and the immigrant lived in adjoining Mitschdorf, both in the same parish.] I am certain they are closely related - nephew & uncle, etc., but we have been unable to prove the relationship. The Hanss Michael Stocker, born April 15, 1730, [to Hans Michael "the older"] matches our Joh. Michael, who died in March of 1819, at the age of 88 (20 days from being 89). Two different German researchers have informed me that Hans or Hanss is short hand for Johannes, Johan or Joh. [Comment: Noel has since researched each of these two related lines back about three generations getting closer to a common ancestor; however, the church records for these areas begin too late to make a confirmed connection.] B. Noel provided additional information on the Hans Michael Stocker who immigrated with his wife Margaret to Pennsylvania on the ship "Brittania" in 1731. [No children are shown in this immigration record, but this may simply be clerical issue.] Noel had his DNA tested against a descendant of the PA family and they had compatibility. This family remained in Pennsylvania with the town Stockertown named after them. The Easton County Library in PA has a collection of multiple volumes (9) on this Stocker Family, which includes the works of Jennie Stewart (but there may also be other sources as well). The SLC FHL has Jennie E. Stewart's work on film# 875389. The Easton County Library source also includes a translated Swiss document which Noel references and comments as follows: "Obtained from the Library of Congress - Information on the Stocker family: Historisch - Biographies Leckender Schweig; vol. 6, pp. 561-3, dated April 1931. Translated from German. Page 8 reads - "in September 1957 in compliance with a request, I received the second article in German which was referred to at the bottom of page 563, this being from the same publication page 556. It follows: Stocker: Stocker, Stockar and Stokar. Families of the cantons Basel, Luzern, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Solothurn, Zurich and Zug. A. Canton of Basel B. Canton of Luzern (Lucerne) - Stocker. Families from the counties Willisau, Luzern and Sursee since the 14th century. Prominent men are then listed, mostly since 1847. Noel's comments: "Jacob the most distant ancestor of Hans Michael Stocker, the immigrant, was from Kottwil [later corrected to Rottwill]. The parish that served Kottwil was located in Willisau. Milan, our researcher has located ... a number of other Stockers in Sursee, Ettiswil, and Luzern. I did a Family Search entering the name Stocker without specifying gender or given names -- it turned up two pages of Stockers in the 1500s & 1600s." C. Noel's further discussion on the DNA comparison work: Noel reports: "[Price & Associates] generated for me … two of the sons of Hans Michael, the immigrant, when I was pursuing Y-DNA connections. The two sons were Andreas who remained in PA and retained the spelling Stocker to this day and George who moved to Kentucky with his brother Jacob and changed their names to Stucker. George and Jacob moved to Kentucky to join Daniel Boone in the Indian wars. They died in those conflicts but their families remained there for some time. For whatever reason the sons changed the spelling to Stucker." Noel's descent is as follows: Noel Golden Stoker - Golden L. Stoker - David Stoker, Jr. - David Stoker, Sr. - John Stoker - David Stoker and Barbara Graybill - Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller - Joh. Michael Stocker and Anna Barbara Römerin. Noel's DNA result is at familytreedna.com, kit number 301184 with password C14C11. Noel reports the Stucker individuals in the comparison were primarily John Leroy Stucker & Earl Eugene Stocker, both descendants of Hans Michael Stocker & Anna Margaretha Stephan via their sons George & Andreas. Scott Mitchell, also a Stucker, he believes, is closely related as well; his line is most likely from George as well. Thus there are three descendants of the Pennsylvania Stocker with whom Noel is closely related to. John Leroy Stucker is the Stucker descendant Noel worked with. His progression is as follows: John Leroy Stucker - Jack Leroy Stucker & Mary Ellen Wills - Edgar Emmet Stucker & Fern Florence McGee - William Martin Stucker & Mary Ott - Jeptha Stucker & Elizabeth Bowman - Michael Stucker & Nancy Vaugha - George Stucker & Margaret - Hans Michael Stocker & Anna Margaret Stephan, the Pennsylvania immigrants. Earl's was taken from the Stocker/Stucker DNA project found at the Family Tree DNA site. Earl Eugene Stocker - Eugene Benjamin Stocker - Benjamin Alexander Stocker - George Stocker - Aaron Stocker - Christian Stocker - Andreas Stocker - Hans Michael Stocker the Pennsylvania immigrant. John's was taken from personal communication with Noel. Noel also reports: "Another person also is closely related. Scott Mitchell is actually more closely related than I am. He was obviously a Stucker raised as a Mitchell. The Mitchell family was very close to the Stuckers in PA & Kentucky. I have communicated with their family history expert on numerous occasions. He agrees with my conclusion." D. "Hans Michael Stocker, the [Pennsylvania] Immigrant, was born in Mitschdorf, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (German speaking), on 24 Nov. 1701. The Lutheran Parish was located in the neighboring village of Preuschdorf, which lays about one mile southeast of Mitschdorf. Goersdorf is about 3/4 of a mile west of Mitschdorf. Goersdorf has a population of about 1,000 today and apparently about that in the early 1700's. Documentation for the Hans Michael Stocker, the immigrant is pretty solid I believe. Milan, utilizing Trudy's records, went right back to the same Lutheran parish to verify Trudy's work. He is a very careful researcher and determined that the parish record index was not complete thus he laboriously searched page by page. That is when he found the entry for Hanss Michel Stocker, born April 15, 1730, whose parents were Hanss Michel Stocker, "the older," of Goersdorf. He also found the entries Trudy recorded including Johann Michael Stocker, born in 1723. Milan theorized that although there is not a death recorded for Johann Michael (1723), he must have died young because seven years later the parents name a second male child with the same name. As you know this was a common practice of these early Lutherans. Milan searched diligently for marriage and death records for the second Hanss Michel Stocker but found nothing. It is interesting that the parents, Hans Michel & Eva Staehli remained and died there. Hanss Michel Stocker's brother Johann George Stocker, was a witness of his father's death as noted in the parish records. Thus his family remained in Goersdorf while Joh. Michel Stocker left. Hanss Michel Stocker was denoted as the "older" in the parish records suggesting to me there had to be a younger Hanss Michel Stocker. The younger one could have been Hans Michael Stocker, the immigrant, who was born in 1701 while the older one was born in 1684 … Hans Michael Stocker (the Immigrant) and his wife Anna Margaretha did have son named Michael in 1727 in Mitschdorf but he died before they came to America and that has been documented. They did come with two or three children according to Anna Buggert, the historian. Once established in PA, they had several more children including a Michael who died in 1771. I calculated his date of birth as 1734 as he is seen as a servant of Jurg Burkkhart in New Hanover, PA in 1750. Much work has been done on the immigrant's line since they came to America but there is still much confusion which begs resolution. Since this is our family (collateral), I would like to see us clean it up. I have done that for two sons who moved to Kentucky and changed their name to Stucker." E. In regards to future research, Noel indicates: "I am not certain where to go from here. I do believe that we should document with images the life of Hans Michael Stocker (immigrant), his children's christening, and immigration, from Mitschdorf. His father was Hans (Michael) born in 1669 in Feldberg, Baden, Germany. His father was Hans Jacob Stocker born in Kottwil, Luzern, Switzerland in 1634. Hans Jacob was the son of Jacob. Note; other literature I have states there were four main lines of Stocker in Switzerland, one of which settled in Luzern. According to Milan, Stocker is fairly common there. This another area of search. I have reached out to the Family History Center in Luzern asking for assistance but no reply. I don't speak or write German so that may be the reason for the non-response … I am still looking for that common ancestor and thus the push into Switzerland. Our Stockers were first noted in Feldberg, Baden Germany. They subsequently moved to Goersdorf, some 110 miles distance. I speak in the plural, because there were probably three families that moved. Milan has searched Feldberg and surrounding environs but perhaps not completely. We could search here further." F. Besides the 1993 Trudy Schenk research report, the Price & Associates' research reports prepared for Noel concerning the German connection and ancestry are as follows by date and subject. All report transcripts are sequentially shown in my database in the record for an imaginary "Stocker" who is listed as the earliest unknown progenitor for our line (father of Christian Stocker). Additionally I fully show certain of the following individual reports in the record notes of the individuals to whom they pertain. The dates and brief summaries: -6 Jan 2014: Confirmed the birth and death of the Michael Stocker who was born and died in 1727 - he was the son of the PA immigrant and with the death cannot be our Michael. Confirmed all Stocker entries in Preuschdorf from 1715 to 1736 directly from parish registers instead of the birth index (which proved to be deficient). Found only one candidate that could be our immigrant ancestor Johann Michael Stocker; he is listed as Hanss Michel Stocker, born 15 April 1730, son of Hanss Michel, the older of Goersdorf and his wife Eva. Discovered marriage of the parents and his mother's full name Eva Staehli, daughter of the deceased Johannes Staehli of Sultz. [See this research report in its entirety below under "BIRTH".] -17 Feb 2014: Found additional entries in Preuschdorf which more fully establish Michael's siblings His father had been previously married to Anna Fischer and that family was also established. -19 Apr 2014: Found Michael's grandparents Friedrich and Anna Barbara (___) Stocker as well as Friedrich's father Christian and four of Friedrich's siblings in Feldberg, Baden, Germany. The baptismal entry for Eva Staehli was also found. Anna Barbara was also found to have been previously married to Hans Friedrich Bartl. -8 Sep 2014: Searched without success early records looking for the common ancestor of our line of Stockers and that of the Pennsylvania Stockers. -14 Jan 2015: Searched again without success early records looking for the common ancestor of our line of Stockers and that of the Pennsylvania Stockers. G. Transcript of two "Research Reports" prepared for Noel Stoker in 1993 by Trudy Schenk, Accredited Genealogist follow below. Copies provided 14 Feb 2015 to me by Noel. Unfortunately, Trudi provides no sources for reverification; however, her ability with German records is generally reliable. At first reading, this report is confusing -- at the time it was prepared, some believed that Hans Michael Stocker who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1731 was the father of our Frederick, Maryland Michael Stocker. This has since been disproved and Hans Michael was found to also have had a son named Michael who lived and died in Pennsylvania. Later DNA testing by Noel Stoker proved there was a familial connection between the Pennsylvania and Maryland Stockers, except that it was back at least three or more generations. Part A of the following quote mixes the Michaels up a bit and so the reader should realize that the reference to Michael of Frederick should be totally separate from the other Michael and his father (Hans) Michael, the emigrant to Pennsylvania. Part B only deals with the Pennsylvania Stockers and not with our Michael of Frederick. After the DNA testing result, both reports became invaluable since they provide better background of the Pennsylvania Stockers. The fact that our Maryland Michael came from the same parish makes the Pennsylvania Stockers a parallel line that eventually would lead back to the same common ancestor. Subsequent reports from Price & Associates follow this premise. Both of Trudi's reports follow: A. "Michael Stocker who appears as a servant of Jurg Burchhart at age 16 in 1750, was confirmed in 1749, in the New Hanover Lutheran church book, Montgomery County Pennsylvania. This Michael Stocker has to be the son of the emigrant Michael Stocker. His father having emigrated in 1731 and Michael born 1733-1734 makes him born in Pennsylvania rather than Germany as has been thought in the past. Michael Stocker lives with Jurg (Georg) Burchhart (Burckardt) at age 16 in 1750 in New Hanover twp., Montgomery County several other families who had come from Mitschdorf, Goersdorf and Preuschdorf at about the same time, also live in New Hanover. The Burckhardt family came from Preuschdorf. They were obviously friends of the Stockers. Georg Burckhardt's father Georg died in New Hanover in 1745. They obviously were in New Hanover, Montgomery Co. as early as 1745. By 1750 the young Michael Stocker is a servant at Georg Burchards because his children are still very young. Another family who is in New Hanover by 1748 also from Goersdorf is Leonard Bock. Jacob Stocker's daughter Margaretha was the mother of Leonhard Bock, therefore a relative to Michael Stocker. Leonard Bock is a witness to one of Georg Burchhard's children. By 1758 Michael Stocker is in Frederick Co., MD where he is married to Barbara Roemer, and two other wives. The Evang.-Luth. Church shows him and Barbara having children beginning in 1758. He must have met the Romers before he came to Maryland. In St. Michaelis Lutheran church of Philadelphia Christian Runner is a witness in 1751 to a child of Heinrich Acker who is also from Goersdorf and in 1746 Jacob Stiefel who is Michael Stocker's uncle is witness to a child of Heinrich Acker. In 1768 Johann Michael Stocker and wife witness the christening of a child of Gottlieb Geist who had just arrived from Mitschdorf in 1767 and apparently went right to Fredrick Co., Maryland. There were several families in Frederickburg and Middletown whose origin are in the Alsace regions. Now who is Michael Stocker who lives in lower Macungie twp. Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania in 1769. It cannot be the Michael Stocker I have discussed in this report. There is one Georg Stocker who is also listed coming from Goersdorf to Pennsylvania in the book Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace. He is not listed on a ship list, but the church record states he is going to the new land. Perhaps a connection can be found from him to the Macungie Michael Stocker." B. "Stocker Research Report, November 4, 1993 The Stockers in Feldberg, Baden, Germany In the year 1661 Hans Jacob Stocker is married in Feldberg, Baden, Germany, an area located between the Rhein bordering France and Switzerland and the Black Forest in upper Baden. This area is known as the Corner of Three Lands. The State of Baden, Germany as well as Alsace, Lorraine, France were heavily involved and nearly destroyed during the 30-Year War which ended in 1648. Thus, many Swiss residents took this opportunity to leave the poverty-stricken Switzerland to help re-colonize and populate these desolate areas of Germany. In the marriage entry of Hans Jacob Stocker in Feldberg to his wife Margaretha Schinbein on 21 Jan. 1661 the pastor recorded that the groom is the son of Jacob Stocker who is a citizen in Kottwil, Switzerland. Margaretha Schinbein the bride is the daughter of the judge Fridlin Schinbein of Feldberg. The Feldberg evangelical church records begin in 1639 for entries of baptisms, marriages and deaths. The first recording of a Stocker is in 1649 when a Hans Stocker who lives in the village Hennenbach dies on 25 Jan. 1649, by profession a carpenter. It is possible and most likely that he had come from Switzerland with his family, for there are three boys that have children in Feldberg beginning in the year 1650. All three live in the village Hennenbach and are carpenters. [The next page is numbered 3 which suggests there may be a missing page 2.] A search of the evangelical church records of Preuschdorf to which Mitschdorf belongs, resulted in that Michael born in 1727 died in Mitschdorf on 21 September 1727 and did therefore not emigrate with his family. Yet there is one more child, Maria Catharina which was born in 1721 to her very young mother at age 14 and Michael Stocker is the father. So there were still three children to emigrate with Michael and Margaretha Stocker in 1731. Obviously other children would be born after they arrived in Pennsylvania. Two of them known to me are Michael Stocker born 1733-1734 and a George. Michael Stocker the emigrant, also recorded as Hans Michael or Michel as the Alsacians say was born on 24 November 1701 in Mitschdorf a son of Hans Michael Stocker and Maria Remp. He is the 4th child and only son in a family of seven children. Two sisters died very young leaving five children to grow to adulthood of which the eldest Anna Maria born in 1694 married to Johann Christian Schramm in 1718 went to America in 1730. The third child Maria Elisabetha born in 1698, died in 1725, married Friedrich Pfeiffer in 1720. He went to America in 1730 with a second wife. The fourth is Hanss Michel born in 1701 married to Anna Margaretha Stephan in 1725 who went to America in 1731. The fifth, Maria Catharine born in 1704 was married to Hans Jacob Stiefel in 1725 who went to America in 1730. The seventh Maria Barbara born in 1713 who married Hans Adam Schweitzer in 1734 stayed in Mitschdorf where she died in 1782. There are several other related families from Mitschdorf, Goersdorf and Preuschdorf who went to America during the years from 1730-1760 and settled in the same areas. Those I will discuss later. They are those who help prove that Michael born in 1733-1734 is indeed the son of the emigrant Michael Stocker. The above discussed Stockers are two generations of Michel Stockers in Mitschdorf, Alsace. The older Michael is a son of a Jacob Stocker as recorded in the marriage of Mitschdorf in 1692. There is no birth or christening recorded for the older Michael (Hans Michel) in the Preuschdorf or Goersdorf church records. [Page 4] Now Jacob Stocker appears in Goersdorf the first time as he is married, being a widower in 1682 to a Magdalena Linder who is a widow. Only a few years earlier a Zacharias Stocker shows in Goersdorf where he is named a new citizen in 1674. This is about the time when Hans Jacob Stocker and Zacharias Stocker disappear from Feldberg. Zacharias is in Goersdorf first where he has several more children. He was married four times. His fourth wife is Anna Naegelin who was living in Woerth a town near Goersdorf and he married her in 1681. As I looked into evangelical church records of Soultz-sous-Forets, also a nearby town, I came across one Stocker actually Stockert entry. It reads as follows: "On 28 May 1681 Jacob Stockert and wife Maria married people of the Pontif religion (catholic) who live in Hermersweiler now Hermerswiller had a boy child christened and named him Hans Philipp. Godparents: Philipp Pflaum a carpenter, Hanss ? a miller and Margaretha wife of Philipp Hemp the butcher." It appears as though this is the same Jacob Stocker. He was in Hermersweiler before he came to Goersdorf, where he was married to a Maria, obviously his second wife. She must have died from childbirth complications and possibly the child Hans Philipp died also. There are no death records for 1681 to prove this theory, yet by 1682 Jacob is in Goersdorf a widower, now marrying Magdalena Linder. It is an apparent fact that Jacob was somewhere else between the time he left Feldberg and the time he appears in Hermersweiler in 1681. There is no death for his first wife Catharina, nor his marriage to Maria. The fact that he is listed being a catholic at the son's christening in 1681 makes it a reasonable conclusion that the Jacob born in Kottwill, Switzerland a catholic comes to Feldberg, Germany, marries an evangelical wife. She dies and he marries a catholic wife and the third wife is Lutheran again and all his descendants are evangelical, also possibly reformed evangelical. [Page 5] His son Michael marries a Maria Remp. A godparent in Hermersweiler at Hans Philipps christening in 1681 is a Remp. How is the Hans Jacob Stocker of Feldberg the same as the Jacob who is later in Goersdorf? A previous research in the Feldberg evangelical church records on the Stocker name helped make the decision, yet when in a church entry in Goersdorf, Friedrich Stocker from Feldberg in the Obermark Grafschaft son of Christian Stocker was married in 1680, it was obvious that there was a connection between the Goersdorf and Mitschdorf Stocker and the Feldberg Stockers. Zacharias and Jacob of both parishes whose children born in Feldberg were married in Goersdorf and Mitschdorf left no doubt, that they are one and the same families. The only question that arises is; are Jacob Stocker and Zacharias Stocker related or did they just become friends because their last names are the same? He does name a child Hans Jacob." 3. James Hook in his 1957 book once thought that John Michael was, very likely, the son of Michael Stoker, aged 31, who came to Pennsylvania on the ship "Brittania" with his wife Margaret Stoker, aged 24, and took his oath of allegiance 21 Sep 1731 but dismissed the idea when he later learned that Michael and Margaret Stoker's son Michael died in 1771 in Macungie Twsp. of Northampton (now Lehigh Co.) Pennsylvania, his will having been probated there, 25 Jan 1771, naming a wife Margaret and children Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine, Susannah and George. Noel Stoker, in his 2014 research as quoted above finally ended this notion while confirming that there is a more distant cousin relationship. I made the following note in 2002 trying to detail the family of the Pennsylvania Stockers and continue to retain it since it gives the 2002 perspective on what was then thought were the origins and make-up of this family. It was the line as Ancestral File showed it in 2002. Many current databases including some in Ancestry.com still retain this unlikely connection. Noel Stoker's research in the hamlet of Mitschdorf in the Preuschdorf parish in Alsace-Lorraine confirms the origins of this immigrant couple and some of their children. The following should not be relied on except for reference and only in the most general of terms: "Michael Stocker, b. 1700 at Lake Constance on the German Swiss Border, d. 1749 at Pennsylvania. Two locations noted for death as Hereford Twp., Lehigh, Pennsylvania and near Cooperstown, Berks, Pennsylvania. Married Anna Margaret ___ about 1721/1731 probably in Switzerland. She was b. about 1707 probably in Switzerland and d. 1775 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Their children: 1. Anna Marie Stocker, b. about 1728 at Bavaria, Germany; m. Peter Vies White. 2. Michael Stocker, b. 1730 at Bavaria, Germany and d. Jan 1771 at Macungie, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 3. Adam Stocker, b. 15 Feb 1735/36 at Frederick, Frederick, Maryland; d. 24 Jun 1814 at Forks Twsp., Northampton, Pennsylvania; bur. at Forks Cemetery, Stockertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania per 6 Apr 2002 website 4. Jacob Stocker, b. 1738 at Hereford, Berks, Pennsylvania; d. Aug 1782. 5. Nancy Catherine Stocker, b. 1743. 6. Andreas or Andrew Stocker, b. May 1746 at Hereford, Berks, PA; d. 1823 at Stockertown, Northampton Co., PA; bur. 1823 Forks Cemetery in Stockertown, Northampton County, PA; m. about 1772 at Northampton, PA, Julianna Maria Watner or Watuert., b. 1751 of Northampton, Pennsylvania; d. 1823 at Stockertown, Northampton, PA; bur 1823 Forks Cemetery, Stockertown, Northampton, PA. 6 Apr 2002 website 7. Henry Stocker, b. about 1748. 8. Eva Christine Stocker, b. 14 Nov 1749 at Moore Twsp., Berks, Pennsylvania; d. after 4 Jun 1777 at same place; bur. at Big Moore Church at same place; m. about 1770 at same place, John Walker, b. about 1745 at Moore Twsp., Berks, Pennsylvania." 4. Was the Johannes Stocker who immigrated in 1752 the same man as Johann Michael Stocker of Frederick, Maryland? An analysis of two signatures provides a good possibility but not conclusive evidence. [For signature images, see documents uploaded to Johann Michael Stocker's page in Family Search.] The first signature is for Johannes Stocker, immigrant in 1752 on the ship "Rawley" The source is the book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers, a Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727 to 1808," in three volumes by Ralph Strassburger and William Hinke (Picton Press, 1992). The first volume shows data; however, the second volume as facsimiles of the signatures of the passengers. Volume 1, page 499, shows "List 191 C" which is based on the "Oaths of Abjuration" for the Philadelphia Government. It states: "At the Court House at Philadelphia, Monday, the 23d of October, 1752. Present: Edward Shippen, Esqr. The Foreigners whose Names are underwritten, imported in the Ship Rawley, Capt. John Grove, from Rotterdam, but last from Plymouth, this day took the usual Qualifications to the Government. 137 [passengers]." Volume 1, page 499, has "Johannes Stocker." There are no other Stockers on the ship. Volume 2, page 598 has the signature from which the copy below is made. The second signature is for Michael Stocker (whose full name was Johann Michael Stocker). The signature is dated Feb. 17, 1758, and taken from Loudoun Co., Virginia, Deed Book A, p. 124, in which Michael signed as a witness to a deed between Nicholas Minor and Daniel Miller. There are some pros and cons to whether or not we are looking at the same man: PROS: 1. A striking similarity in the handwriting of the surname even with the variance of the k. 2. No other John Stocker has been found in America fitting this immigrant. Joh. Michael has never been found on any immigration list. 3. We know his immigration was no later than 1755 when he would have been age 25. He was born in 1730 and he would have been 22 in 1752. The immigration timing is reasonable for a single man. CONS: 1. The use of the name Johannes. Michael's birth record in Alsace and his American records show the full name of Johann Michael. Germans had a Taufname (baptismal name) and a Rufname (what they actually get called in everyday life). The Taufnamen came first. So, if you see the name Johann before another given name, it's almost certain (at least for southern Germany) that that person went by the "middle" name. Formally, yes, he'd be Johann Michael. You might in older records find Hans Michael, but everyone in real life would call him Michael. That's why you can have a whole family where every son's got the same first name. The name John occurring as a Taufname would be rendered Johann (or Hans) and Johannes as a Rufname whereas Johann would be a tufname version. A counterpoint to this is that things are not always completely consistent when moving to a new country where everyone speaks a different language. Perhaps Michael felt he needed the more formal version with Johannes rather than with the familiar name Michael upon doing his Oath in Philadelphia. Additionally, records for Michael's wife's family (Anna Barbara Roemer) shows her grandfather listed in German records as both Johan and Johannes. 2. No pattern of familiar names are found in a quick review of the immigration list. Annette K. Burgert in her book "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from Northern Alsace to America" (1992) only identifies seven of the immigrants in America, none of which were of Michael's Alsatian parish of Preuschdorf. A comparison was also made against the 1757 militia lists of Frederick co., Maryland, with similar results. This may perhaps be explained by Johannes travelling single without a family since perhaps families were more inclined to have traveled with other local families. 5. See separate note for the possibility of Michael Stocker being the immigrant "Johannes Stocker" on the 1752 ship "Rawley." The following notes look at other passengers on the ship and any possible connections to our Johann Michael Stocker. It does lead to the George Kuntz or Koonce family in Frederick, Maryland and ties them to Michael's home parish of Preuschdorf. In successive generations we have some marital ties of the Koons family into our family: Catherine Koons marries Michael Stocker's son Johannes; George Koons, who married Mary Eller, is Catherine's uncle; George's father, Gasper Koons and grandfather Devault Koons were in Frederick Co., MD prior to NC; John Koon, another son of Devault Koons, was the father of Catherine Koons per his will. This is significant because it provides proof of a Prueschdorf connection to Frederick prior to Johan (Johannes?) Michael Stocker's arrival -- that along with his sister's marriage to a Kuntz in Preuschdorf appears to indicate he was going to a place where countrymen already resided. A. Noel Stoker did a review (Apr 2015) of the other passenger names on the ship to see if neighbors or family were traveling with Michael. Noel reports: "I could not detect patterns that would confirm our hopes. I did find several young single men who originated from Alsace - Lorraine near Preuschdorf and could have been his traveling companions. I could not detect where they settled once they arrived in America, except for Andreas Berger who shows up in Frederick County, MD where he with his daughter serve as sponsors of Jacob Kuntz, b.14 Sept. 1754 son of Philipp Kuntz. The Kuntz connection is significant in our family. Much of the Kuntz family lived in Preuschdorf and most of them came to America during this time frame. You know the specifics and relationships to our family. I was able to identify eight total individuals on the ship list in Burgert's book. [Annette K. Burgert, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from Northern Alsace to America" (1992)] None of these names appeared on the Militia rolls or the early resident lists of Frederick Co. However, I suspect some of these names appear in her book in its' entire context, as some of them are familiar. There were only 125 names on the Ship Rawley, List 192 C, and thus a very small slice of the total immigrants from Germany. The following individuals were identified or inferred from Anna Burgert's Book [Noel reports all found passengers, but the first one with a connection to Philip Kuntz is the only one currently of interest]: Andreas Burger appears in Frederick Lutheran KB,in 1754, when he and his daughter, Christina are sponsors of Jacob Kuntz, b.14 Sept. 1754 to Philipp Kuntz. (I believe this is significant because of the close relationship of the Stockers. In Prueschdorf; Hans George Cuntz, son of Michel Cuntz, citizen of Preuschdorf "went to the new land". I believe there was a marriage relationship between a Stocker female and a Kuntz male in Preuschdorf, but I cannot verify it at this moment. At any rate there are several individuals/families that "went to the new land" by the name of Kuntz/Coonce. Johannes Lotz; He and his wife were sponsors @the b. of Johannes Gelloper in Frieburg Lutheran KB in Salem Co. N.J. in or near 13 Oct 1760. Daniel Schmidt; In the European Records - wife Catharina, day Eva Rosina, b. 30 March 1738. Eva Rosina m. Simon Meyer emigrated to America in 1758. Found in the Wolfskirchen Lutheran KB. (1 hr. 10 min. to Preuschdorf by todays travel). In the Hunspach Reformed KB one Hohann Peter Schmidt, widower from Niederrodern m 19 Feb 1743, Anna Barabara and had Daniel b 13 Feb 1744. I not sure of the connection between the two. Johannes Kres - Diemeringen Lutheran - "went to America in 1752." Father & family to America in 1752. Jacob Sultzberger, age 20 from Husnpach (19 min to Preuschdorf). Heinrich Klein, Margaretha (wife) from Pistorf (Bischtroff) with Maria Elisabetha, dau of Joh Sampler of Herbitzheim, sp Catharina Margretja b. 19 Oct 1746, father - Hans Martin Fahringer. Note: Wampler is from Switzerland and very prominent in our family. Pastorf is 1hr 7min from Preuschdorf. Johannes Muller from Niederbronn, b. Jan. 1733: 6 miles from Preuschdorf. Johannes Simmon, sp. of Ana Elisabeth, b. 5 Feb. 1759; Lancaster, PA." B. Noel further reports on May 4, 2015 concerning the Kuntz family with the Stockers in Preuschdorf: "Johann Michael Stocker's (ours) younger sister Maria Eva, married Hans Michael Cuntz on 10 Feb 1750 in Preuschdorf. Hans Michael Cuntz was born in 1728 and Maria Eva in 1733. I have no evidence that they "went to the new land". Kuntz has various spellings in the same family - Kuntz, Cuntz, Coonce, Koons I believe." C. Anna Burgert's book "Eighteenth Century Emigrants of the Northern Alsace" has entries that show proximity in Preuschdorf of Kuntzes to Michael Stocker the immigrant. The first two entries are especially important since the first Kuntz ends up in Frederick and the second Kuntz is associated with Dewald Kuntz whose grandchildren later marry into our Stocker and Eller families. The third Kuntz whereabouts in America is not reported, but they were immigrants to America: a. Entry #91. This entry is for "Cuntz, Hans Georg age 55" and "Cuntz, Hans Georg age 19" on the ship "Loyal Judith" of 1732 (see Strassburger and Hinke I:88,90,92). Burgert found their origins in Preuschdorf where she details the family. A synopsis of her data shows that the elder George is the son of Michael Cuntz. His grandparents are Peter Cuntz from Oberbach and Margretha Schäffer. George marries first in 1703 Margaretha Biebel who dies in 1711; she is from Goersdorf which is the same hamlet in Preuschdorf where Michael Stocker was born. George marries second Aug 1712 to Catharina Swanger of Lusan and with the marriage record there is a notation "Went to the new land." Burgert finds this family in America in Frederick, Maryland. Between the two wives, George Sr. had 10 children including the younger George and Phillip -- both who figure prominently in Frederick records contemporary to the Stockers and Römers. Phillip Kuntz had a son Jacob b. 14 Sept. 1754, with sponsors Andreas Berger and daughter Christina, widow of Henrici Faurtne. This is the same Andreas Burger who was on the 1752 ship "Rawley" with "Johannes Stocker." b. Entry #92. This entry is for "Cuntz, Hans Michael" who was from Preuschdorf and is possibly the same person shown on the ship "Dragon" arriving 17 Oct 1749 (S-H I:423) or on the ship "Phoenix" arriving 1750 (S-H, I:440) with Dewald Kuntz. The name Dewald Kuntz is significant because this is the immigrant whose progeny marries with our family (see the next note below). As for Michael Cuntz who was born Dec 1710, he was the son of Hans Diebold/Theobald Cuntz of Preuschdorf and his second wife Anna Logel. Michael marries 9 May 1730 Anna Eva Bender, dau. of Hans Jacob Bender of Langensoultzbach. Their marriage record has a later notation indicating "went to the new land. Michael had 8 children with half born in Preuschdorf and the other half in Langensoultzbach. In America he is later found in Philadelphia. The book does not give the whereabouts of Dewald Kuntz, but we do find that name in Frederick. c. Entry #93. This entry is for "Cuntz, Peter, age 47" who was from Soultz-sous-Forêts in Preuschdorf. He came on the "Samuel" in 1733 (S-H, I:106, 110, 112 ["Coonts" on A list]) with Maria Barbella age 45, Maria Barbella age 19, Michall age 13, Hans Jerick age 9, Maria Crete age 7, and Maria Catharina age 5. Peter was the son Michael Kuntz and Margretha nee Schäffer. He was of Preuschdorf and married 9 Feb 1712 Maria Barbara Clauss, dau. of Phillip Clauss of Preuschorf. Notation in KB byy marriage records notes "went to the new land." D. The following pertains to the Koons family. It is from FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 159-171, in regards to the association of Ellers, Koons, Stoker, and Dick families. Some of Michael's children follow the other families to North Carolina even though Joh. Michael himself appears to have remained in Frederick until his move with family to Ohio sometime between 1805 and 1809: "The Koons Family of Randolph and Ashe Counties, North Carolina probably descended from Dewald Kuntz who came to Pennsylvania on the ship 'Phoenix' and took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennslyvania 28 Aug 1750. (Penn. Archives, 2nd. series, Vol. 17.) According to an account of the family in the 'History of Henry County, Indiana,' p. 1163, by George Hazzard, 1906, Devault Koons, a native of Pennsylvania, married the widow Susan Dick, a native of Germany, whose husband died at sea while crossing to America. The account continues by naming three of their sons... The above account on the origin of the family is rendered doubtful, in one or two respects, by certain records found in the courthouse of Frederick, (Frederick Co.) Maryland. There we find a deed dated 21 Nov 1755 in which Devall Conce (sic) and his wife Margaret sold 70 acres of land on Grooses branch in Frederick Co. to Jacob Gallman. (Book E, p. 916) Another deed dated 2 Feb 1756 (Book E., p. 990) shows Devault Coons (sic) and Richard Kee leasing from Edward Matthias 100 acres of land on Abraham Creek at the foot of Kittocton Mountain called 'Davis Delight.' Still another deed dated 22 Aug 1770 (Book N, p. 305) shows Devalt Coons (sic) and Margaret his wife selling a lot in Sharpsburg to William Flick. The variation in the spelling of the name was due perhaps to the fact that the signatures were by marks making it necessary for the scriveners to write the name according to the way it sounded when spoken. "It could be said, of course, that the Dewald (Devault, Devall, Devalt) Kuntz (Koons, Conce, Coonce, Coons, Koontz) of Frederick Co., Md. was not the same as Devault (Davault) Koons of Hazzard's 'History of Henry Co., IN,' but when one notes that the Eller, Dick and Stoker families also lived in Frederick Co., MD contemporaneously with the Koons family and that members of all of these families later removed to the same county in North Carolina and intermarried and considering the uncommon name of Devault that appeared in both places, we can hardly escape believing that they were the same. This writer believes that the History of Hazzard errs in saying that Devault Koons the first, was a native of Pennsylvania, implying that he was born there and suggests that the Susan Dick account by Hazzard probably should have included the statement that she was Devault Koon's second wife or that her full name was Margaret Susan Dick, not just Susan Dick..." 6. The early whereabouts of Michael in America before his approximate 1757 undocumented marriage in Frederick, Maryland, to Anna Barbara Römerin is undetermined. What few findings and thoughts we have thus far: A. Noel Stoker's comments by email in Feb 2015: "My present feelings are that our Joh. Michel Stocker, came to this country as a young adult, say 22-25 years of age. 1755 would have made him 25 years of age, old enough to navigate in this new world. He probably sought out countrymen and family who were already established. His youngest daughter, Charlotte, which was the name of his first wife's mother, declared to a family member, both in their old age [John Stimmel], that her father had come from the Palatinate, and had been here from 1735, which date is problematic. I have made a great effort to find the original Stimmel document to personally examine it. While I found reference to it, all I could find was duplication of the one Elayne wrote in her book. I too believe it was 1755 instead of 35. Post script - I did find a Johannes Stocker, with his signature, arriving on a ship, 1752, to Philadelphia. I could not learn from whence he came or where he went." B. We know that his arrival had to be by Sept. 1755 at the latest. a. Noel Stoker had the following comments to me by email in Feb 2015: "My cousin's daughter, Elayne Stoker, wrote the book, "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881" … She documents his Oath of Naturalization, occurring on 28 September 1762 in Frederick Town, Maryland and the required Oath of abjuration administered by the Orders of the Church of England, Thomas Cradochs, Pastor of St. Thomas Parish. "… Frederick Holyman, Jacob Soahman, Peter Coplong, Martin Welouoln, and Michael Stoker of Frederick County, German Protestants …" The rules required: 1. The person must have live in the country for a least seven years; 2. Must be a member of the Protestant religion (the special qualification Communion service was required); 3. The person must swear abjuration forsaking any loyal ties to their homeland. From this we learned he was of German Protestant Origins and his church membership was Lutheran. Because it was required that they be in country for at least seven years he did not come later that 1755. If he was born in 1730 he was twenty-five years of age. Hence he was not born is this country since an Oath of Naturalization was required of him. b. The date of 1755 is very significant. What was called the French and Indian War had broken out as an extension of a European War. The Palatinate immigration became non-existent during this period (see the book "The German Element of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia,' p. 280) since the potential immigrants were put off by the War. Footnote from same book on same page: "Owing to hostilities between France and England, German immigration was completely suspended from 1756 to 1761." The figures are 7000 for 1749, 4000 to 4600 for each year between 1750 and 1754, 300 for 1755, 109 for 1756, and then nothing until 1761 when there 50. This would seem to place Michael then in America from about 1755 on. Michael's immigration would then have preceded this. Western Maryland and Virginia were subject to the depredations of this War and we may find some records for Michael associated with the War. C. Noel also remarks: "While operating with the conviction that Joh. Michael must have been an indentured servant I discovered a list of indentured servants in Maryland of the appropriate time frame." He notes that he found no listing for our Michael. D. I have located a very famous map of the area drawn in 1751, but I don't believe it was published until 1755 when it was apparently still valid. The mapmakers were Jefferson (Thomas Jefferson's father) and Frye (George Washington's commander in the French and Indian Wars). You can see the map on several websites, one being www.learnnc.org/lp/media/maps/nc/jeffFry.jpg E. Consideration needs to be given to where Michael learned his trade as a saddler as he was described in the earliest records. He also apparently had some credit or money to his name early since he was able to purchase three lots in Leesburg. His trade as a saddler would seem to perhaps require some association with settled areas especially if saddles were in demand during the French and Indian War. He would probably have left a mark somewhere before 1758 and perhaps Winchester would be a good place to start a search. F. The following is taken from the notes of the related Eller family; it gives some understanding of the migration patterns which may also apply to our Michael. FHL Book 929.273, film 6005243, "John Jacob Eller and His Descendants with Other Pre-1800 Eller Immigrants to America," by the Eller Family Association, 1998, 817-297-1280, Chapter 1, concerning migration patterns in Colonial North Carolina and early pre-1800 immigrants: "When the Ellers ... arrived in Pennsylvania, they found all the productive land occupied, or available only at high prices. In the favored easterly sections, the cost of farms was almost prohibitive. Under these conditions the newly arrived German immigrants began to move southward, some stopping in Maryland, and some in the Shenandoah Valley. When word came of cheap and abundant land in North Carolina, particularly in Rowan County, that became the choice destination for a growing stream of German migrants who traveled south on the Great Wagon Road... [The Ellers' presumed path from their homeland was] German Palatinate - Rhine River - Rotterdam - England - Philadelphia - Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Great Wagon Road ... Their arrival there began about 1745, the number increased markedly prior to 1760, and except for a decline during the French and Indian War, continued until the Revolutionary War. A large number of Scotch-Irish settlers had settled in Rowan County, and taken up the most fertile land prior to the arrival of the Germans. This left the land of less fertile soil to the east and southeast of Salisbury for the Germans." "In colonial times two major travel routes entered North Carolina from the north. The Great Wagon Road began in Philadelphia, passed through the Shenandoah Valley, and entered the northern border of North Carolina. After crossing the Yadkin River at the 'Shallow Ford' west of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the road continued south to Rowan County and beyond. This was the route taken by most of the Pennsylvania Germans who came to North Carolina." [The other route was "known as the Trading Path began in tide-water Virginia at Petersburg and joined the Great Wagon Road at the Trading Ford on the Yadkin River only a few miles east of the present town of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina" probably did not pertain to our Joh. Michael Stocker.] "… In the last 16 years of the Colonial Era… south bound traffic along the Great Wagon Road was numbered in the tens of thousands. It was the most heavily traveled road in all America… "The Germans … usually left Pennsylvania just after fall harvest and made the journey down the Valley of Virginia in time to arrive in the fall, build their homes, and plant crops in the spring…" 7. From the book "Pioneers of the Old Monocacy, the Early Settlement of Frederick County, Maryland, 1721-1743," by Grace L. Tracey and John P. Dern (1998; Clearfield Publishing), pp. 378-380, is found the "Frederick County Muster Rolls, circa 1757." Four muster rolls are shown but only the second one was actually dated (Aug. 13, 1757). They may have been separate musters and not all at the same date since the dates for the other musters are unknown. They are sourced as being from the transcripts printed in the "Maryland Historical Magazine," 9:260-280, 348-370. Days of service are indicated for the Captain of each Company, but actual days served by each individual are included in the source manuscript. A brief summary of the rolls: a. Captain Peter Butler, 34 days' service, 135 total men. Interesting names include: - Ensign Conrad Grosch. Father-in-law to one of Joh. Michael Roemer's daughter Christina. - Valentine Adams. Possibly a relation to Anna Maria Adams, Joh. Michael Stocker's third wife. - Charles and George Beatty. Possible relations to James Edward Beatty who married Elizabeth Roemer. - Adam Combe, The same name as Johan Michael Roemer's slave; if the same man, not sure why he is without Michael unless Michael sent him as his contribution. - Philip Coonce. A possible relation to the Koons who later marry into our Eller and Stocker families. b. Captain Elias Delashmutt, Aug. 13, 1757, 52 days service, 37 men. c. Captain Stephan Ransberger, 42 days service, 80 men. Interesting names include: - Lieut. Michael Raymer. Our ancestor Joh. Michael Roemer with a common variant spelling. - George Peter Dick. Contemporary of our Joh. Conrad Dick of unknown relationship if any. - Henry Coonce and William Coonce. Possible relations to the Koons who later marry into our Eller and Stocker families. - Henry Fout, Jacob Fout, Balser Fout, and George Loy. Possible relations to Michael's daughter Joanna Magdalena Roemer's husband Henrich Fauth. d. Captain John Middaugh, service 30 days, 105 men. Interesting names include: - Ensign Thomas Beatty, Jr., and John Beatty. Possible relations to James Edward Beatty who married Elizabeth Roemer. The musters do not include any Stocker, Eller, or other Dick name. A possible reason for these men not being listed might be that of a religious conscientious objection to military service as was typical of the nearby Moravian Sect with which we find these names later associated in the next generation in North Carolina. 8. "Historian's Guide to Loudoun County, Virginia, Volume I, Colonial Laws of Virginia and County Court Orders 1757-1766," by John T. Phillips, II, p. 333: "Saddler Michael Stocker was one of Leesburg's first residents, but he moved to Maryland in 1760 and sold his prime location, across the street from the County Courthouse, …" Loudoun County, Virginia and Frederick County, Maryland are just across the Potomac River from each other. The distance is about 30 miles. His wife Barbara was raised in Frederick County, Maryland, which may have influenced his move to Maryland. 9. FHL book "The Historian's Guide to Loudoun County," Vol. I, "Colonial Laws of Virginia and County Court Orders, 1757-1766," by John T. Phillips, II. The book has mentions of both Michael Stocker and his future second father-in-law Jacob Pfau/Faw. Loudoun County, Virginia and Frederick County, Maryland are just across the Potomac River from each other. The distance is about 30 miles. His wife Barbara was raised in Frederic | Stocker, Johann Michael (I1857)
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| 1793 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Abstracts of Stamford Probate Records - Book One compiled by Spencer P. Mead: "Rundle, Abraham, late of Greenwich, Aug. 7, 1750, letters of administration on his estate granted to Rebecca Rundle, page 32. Inventory taken Aug. 31, 1750, by Nathaniel Husted and James Nichols, and filed Sept. 4, 1750, page 120. Dec. 4, 1753, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Rebecca Rundle, and children Jeremiah, Abraham, Jonathan, Sarah, wife of Joseph Tucker, Mary, wife of John Silkman, and Abigail, wife of Jeremiah Finch, page 131. Rundle, Abraham, late of Greenwich, additional inventory taken Jan. 9, 1764, by James Nichols and Charles Webb, and filed Jan. 9, 1764. Jan. 9, 1766, estate distributed to his widow, Rebecca Rundle, and children Jeremiah, Abraham, Jonathan, Sarah, wife of Joseph Tucker, Mary, wife of John Silkman, and Abigail widow of Jeremiah Finch, page 154." 2. Subject to documentation, Worldconnect reports: Father: Joseph Mead b: 02 May 1660. Mother: Mary Smith or Schofield b: ABT 1673. 3. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 333-338: "Abraham2 Rundle.... In 1721 he married Rebecca Mead... Stamford Probate records say that Abraham's estate was distributed to his widow and his children Jeremiah, Abraham, Jonathan, Sara, Mary, and Abigail. However, the public record in Oct. 1751 shows debts surmounting his personal estate by 156 pounds 13 shillings 11 d. His widow Rebecca asked to sell real estate to satisfy the sum... Abraham Rundle (Rundall) 2, William Rundle 1; resided: Horseneck, now Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; born ca 1691/4 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; died Aug. 07, 1750 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; bur. Greenwich, CT probably in an unmarked grave; parents: William Rundle / Abigail Tyler; married Mar. 31, 1721 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT to Rebecca Mead by Samuel Peck, J.P., b. ca 1702; died died: after May of 1756; parents: Joseph Mead / Mary ___; occupation farmer; religion: Congregational... [Lists 6 children b. 1722-abt 1742.]... References: 1. RUNDEL Genealogy... William A. Eardeley, Robert E. Parker, & Edward V. Randall, Jr. research. 2. Greenwich Vital Records Vol. 1-46, ER-186 Barbour Index. 3. Greenwich PUBLIC LIBRARY (refer to Sir Francis Rundall's letter). 4. William Rundle Will. See William 1. 5. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich." See William 1. pgs 75, 79, 124, 417, 448, 473, 481-82, 640. 6. HIST of The TOWNS of NEW MILFORD and BRIDGEWATER, CT 1703- 1882 Samuel Orcutt... Hartford, CT 1882 pg. 261, 399, 752-4. 7. Edward JESSUP WEST See Jonathan 1-6-9-7. pg. 276/7, 285. 8. Finch Family Association BULLETIN see Hannah 1-6-9-6. 9. REVISED History of HARLEM... James Riker... New York: New Harlem Publishing Company 1904 pg. 606, 714..." | Mead, Rebecca (I3168)
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| 1794 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Abstracts of Stamford Probate Records - Book One compiled by Spencer P. Mead: "Rundle, Abraham, late of Greenwich, Aug. 7, 1750, letters of administration on his estate granted to Rebecca Rundle, page 32. Inventory taken Aug. 31, 1750, by Nathaniel Husted and James Nichols, and filed Sept. 4, 1750, page 120. Dec. 4, 1753, estate ordered distributed to his widow, Rebecca Rundle, and children Jeremiah, Abraham, Jonathan, Sarah, wife of Joseph Tucker, Mary, wife of John Silkman, and Abigail, wife of Jeremiah Finch, page 131. Rundle, Abraham, late of Greenwich, additional inventory taken Jan. 9, 1764, by James Nichols and Charles Webb, and filed Jan. 9, 1764. Jan. 9, 1766, estate distributed to his widow, Rebecca Rundle, and children Jeremiah, Abraham, Jonathan, Sarah, wife of Joseph Tucker, Mary, wife of John Silkman, and Abigail widow of Jeremiah Finch, page 154." 2. Miscellaneous comments from Worldconnect: A. "Will from Abstract of Probate Records at Fairfield Co., CT; Publication: Fairfield County GenWebsite: "Rundall, William, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 22, 1714, probated Jan. 6, 1717, mentioned his wife Abigail, and eldest son John, daughters Sarah Knap, Mary Finch, Abigail Finch, Patience, Hannah, Elizabeth, sons Samuel, William, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and grandson John Downs. Executors his wife and son Abraham. Witnessed Daniel Smith, Thomas Marshall, and Samuel Finch, page 10. Inventory taken Nov. 23, 1717.... and filed Nov. 26, 1717, page 11." B. A variant on the will dates: "Note: Will of William Rundle, dated 22 Oct 1714, probated, 16 Jan 1714/15. Probate file #5348 on file in the Connecticut State Library." 3. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 333-338: "Abraham2 Rundle was the 9th child of William Rundle, farmer, land investor, and selectman who was comfortably well-off when he died in 1714 as evidenced by his estate inventory. His property, including house, barn, orchard and other acreage was inventoried at 126 pounds. Abraham, born 1691 and died Aug. 07, 1750, and his mother Abigail were executors of his father's estate. In the Will, Abraham received seven pounds in money "which with his trade he went to learn I think is his portion." What the trade was, we do not know. In 1721 he married Rebecca Mead. In 1722 and 1724 he bought land from Isaac and Jacob, his younger brothers, representing their share of their father's estate. In 1738 Abraham, along with 50 others from Greenwich and Stamford joined with 636 Episcopalians from 9 towns, in a plea to the General Assembly asking that members of the Church of England in Connecticut might be excused from paying for the support of the Congregational mode of worship. Stamford Probate records say that Abraham's estate was distributed to his widow and his children Jeremiah, Abraham, Jonathan, Sara, Mary, and Abigail. However, the public record in Oct. 1751 shows debts surmounting his personal estate by 156 pounds 13 shillings 11 d. His widow Rebecca asked to sell real estate to satisfy the sum. In Oct. 1755, David Lockwood petitioned the Assembly to recover from Abraham's heirs monies borrowed by him from Capt. John Lyon. In May 1756, the Assembly "decrees that the estate of Lockwood shall recover from the heirs of Abraham, and Justus Clawson the sum of one hundred forty pounds New York money for damages." It is interesting to note the spelling: in Oct. 1751 Randal, Oct. 1755 Rundell, May 1756 Rundall. Probate records indicate that Jeremiah1 the eldest son, received the house, barn, home lot and other real estate valued at 667 pounds, 6 shillings. Rebecca, his mother, had use of what he received for her natural life plus Abraham's personal property valued at 75 pounds, 3 shillings. Each other child received a share of the estate valued at 333 pounds, 13 shillings... Abraham Rundle (Rundall) 2, William Rundle 1; resided: Horseneck, now Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; born ca 1691/4 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; died Aug. 07, 1750 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; bur. Greenwich, CT probably in an unmarked grave; parents: William Rundle / Abigail Tyler; married Mar. 31, 1721 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT to Rebecca Mead by Samuel Peck, J.P., b. ca 1702; died died: after May of 1756; parents: Joseph Mead / Mary ___; occupation farmer; religion: Congregational... [Lists 6 children b. 1722-abt 1742.] Informant: E. V. (Ned) Randall Jr., informs us with documents that Jeremiah Rundle went to New Milford, CT (now Bridgewater) and changed his name to Randall. Jonathan, last son of Abraham, removed to Harlem (now in city of New York). He changed his name to Randell. Nov. 29, 1784 he purchased Randell's Island in the East River for 2,400 pounds. His heirs sold it to the Corporation of New York in 1835 for $50,000.00. Now one of the city's institutions exists there. (Riker's HARLEM pg. 606). References: 1. RUNDEL Genealogy... William A. Eardeley, Robert E. Parker, & Edward V. Randall, Jr. research. 2. Greenwich Vital Records Vol. 1-46, ER-186 Barbour Index. 3. Greenwich PUBLIC LIBRARY (refer to Sir Francis Rundall's letter). 4. William Rundle Will. See William 1. 5. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich." See William 1. pgs 75, 79, 124, 417, 448, 473, 481-82, 640. 6. HIST of The TOWNS of NEW MILFORD and BRIDGEWATER, CT 1703- 1882 Samuel Orcutt... Hartford, CT 1882 pg. 261, 399, 752-4. 7. Edward JESSUP WEST See Jonathan 1-6-9-7. pg. 276/7, 285. 8. Finch Family Association BULLETIN see Hannah 1-6-9-6. 9. REVISED History of HARLEM... James Riker... New York: New Harlem Publishing Company 1904 pg. 606, 714. 10. Town of BEDFORD WESTCHESTER CO. V. IV See John 1-1-3. pg. 75-76: Abst. Bill of Sale John Rundle of Bedford sold to John Silkman Apr. 10,1770... Thomas Lyon of Rye sold to John Silkman... Witness: ...Joseph Tucker Nov. 20, 1767. 11. Town of BEDFORD WESTCHESTER CO. V. VII pg. 37: Daniel Silkman 1790 U.S. Census; pg. 38: John Silkman see above; John Silkman Jr. Rev. 2nd Regt. Westch. Co. Militia; Land bounty rights; 1790 U.S. Census. 12. CONNECTICUT COLONY LAND GRANTS & Deeds of Greenwich See William 1. (Transcripts abstracted; verbatim.): Vol. 2 pg. 162: "We Abigail Rundle & Abraham Rundle of Greenwich executors of ye last Will & Testament of ye William Rundle late of Greenwich deceased of ye sd same place have 13 pounds of current money by us received have sold a certain parcel of land bought by us lying in the bounds of Greenwich situate on the Myanos Neck it being of quanity 18 acres bounded easterly by Jonathan Renalds land southerly by John Marshall & Joseph Marshall westerly by ye causeway we hereby set our hand and seal at Greenwich March 4th 1714. Abigail (her mark A) Rundle, Abraham Rundle. Samuel Peck J.P., Jeremiah Peck, Timothy Knap recorder" Vol. 3 pg. 317: Know all men by these present that I Abigail Rundall widow relick unto William Rundall deceased late of Greenwich county of Fairfield in his Majesties Collony of Conecticut for and in consideration to myself in hand received from my honorary and dutiful son Abraham Rundall of the above sd Greenwich I do honorably acknowledge for myself there with as fully contented and payed and do by these present do give unto my son there of and every part there of... assigned lot over surender and confirm from me said Abigail Rundall my heirs executors administrators all my rights interests and priviledges which may in any manner of ways or way appear to me sd Abigail Rundall belonging by reason at the deft Will & Testament of my aforesd deceased husband be it land or lands and at or in movable estate where so ever or what so ever only every thing what right I ye Abigail Rundall have by will or otherwise may prove to be belonging to me ye Abigail for in ye unto my sd husbands Home Lot in Greewich above sd heirs by engaging to protect and defend the premises from all other alienation to him my sd son having respect to my reserving of ye home lot for him ye sd Abraham my son to have and hold possess and enjoy for ever with the priviledge there unto apertaining in a quite and peaceable possession of the same in confirmation of which I sd Abigail Rundall will here unto set my hand and seal this first day of Nov. 1727 and in the 1st year of his majesties reign signed sealed and delivered in presence of Samuel Peck Jr., Jeremiah Peck. Abigail (her mark A) Rundall. Samuel Peck J.P., Joshua Knap towne clerk" SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. It notes the following sources, none of which I have yet reviewed: -Hist. of G'Wich, by S.P. Mead (1911). -Hist. of Stamford, CT, by E.B. Huntington. -G'wich VR's. -Fam. of Old F'fld, by D.L. Jacobus. -Mass. Col. Rec., Vol. I. -TAG Vol. 25, p. 38 (1949) -New Haven Co. VR's. -Rundle Fam. of America (1992). | Rundle, Abraham (I2928)
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| 1795 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. According to 7 Nov 2002 LDS Ancestral File, parents are William Ward and Hannah Pullin. Cemetery record as Wm. Ward and Annie Pullen. 2. Censuses: 1871 Eng: Dist. 5, Upper Sapey, Herefordshire, p. 1 of 16, #4, res. Heath Cottage: William Ward, 41, ag. laborer, b. Worcestershire, Tedstone Delamar. Hannah, wife, 38, b. Herefordshire, Ocle Pitchard. Caroline, dau., 12, b. Worcestershire, Tedstone Delamar. Mary Ann, dau., 10, b. Worcestershire, Tedstone Delamar. William, son, 8, b. Herefordshire, Upper Sapey. Thomas, son, 3, b. Herefordshire, Upper Sapey. A boarder. BIOGRAPHY: 1. Emigrated 1885. BIRTH: 1. Per cemetery record cited below. 2. Variant: Mary Ann Ward may have been born 6 Jun 1862 in Clifton-On-Teme, Worcester, England. CHRISTENING: 1. Online Ordinance Index extracted record per FHL film 1538201 IT 8012, batch C171111, 1690-1990: Mary Anne Ward, chr. 9 Jun 1862 at Tedstone Delamer, Hereford, England, dau. of William Ward and Hannah. Temple work was subsequently done 1997-1998 in HAWAI temple. MARRIAGE: 1. According to 7 Nov 2002 LDS Ancestral File, first marriage was to John Smith Whittaker 20 Mar 1883 in Manchester, England. He was born 8 Jul 1844 in Heywood, Lancastershire, England; died 12 Jun 1907 in Ogden, Weber, Utah. 2. According to 7 Nov 2002 LDS Ancestral File, second marriage was to James Shadrach Lewis. 3. Third marriage to James Westergard. DEATH: 1. Ogden City Cemetery online: Mary W. Westergard, b. 7 Jun 1862 in England, d. 25 Oct 1934 in Ogden, UT, parents Wm. Ward and Annie Pullen, plot Annex-11-14-2E. BURIAL: 1. See cemetery record cited above. OBITUARY: 1. "Rites Set Sunday for Mrs. Westergard. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ward Whittaker Westergard, will be held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock in the Twentieth ward L.D.S. chapel with Bishop Arias G. Belnap conducting. Friends may call at the family home, 1950 Jackson avenue, Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday until time of services. Interment will be made in the Ogden City cemetery under the direction of Linquist & Sons." Ogden Standard-Examiner, Fri., 26 Oct 1934, photo accompanies obituary. SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family Group Sheet in LDS Archives for Westergard, James Christian submitted by Iris Westergard, Route 3, Box 99, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. 2. Per records dated 9 Mar 1999 of Fred H. Westergard, 1940 Laird Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 (801)-583-4405; fwestergard@juno.com | Ward, Mary Ann (I1603)
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| 1796 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. According to cousin Kaj Stephansen during my visit to Hurup, Denmark Sept. 2016, the three children of Johannes Pedersen never married. | Pedersen, Marie Kristiane (I5344)
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| 1797 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. According to cousin Kaj Stephansen during my visit to Hurup, Denmark Sept. 2016, the three children of Johannes Pedersen never married. | Pedersen, Anders (I5343)
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| 1798 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. According to cousin Kaj Stephansen during my visit to Hurup, Denmark Sept. 2016, the three children of Johannes Pedersen never married. | Pedersen, Hans Christian (I5342)
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| 1799 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. According to Jacobus in "Families of Old Fairfield": Mary is perhaps dau. of John Weed, b. at Stamford, 21 Apr 1684; however, I see no other published source so far of the same opinion. 2. The book "The New England Ancestry of Alice Everett Johnson 1899-1986," by W. M. Bollenbach, Jr. (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, Inc., 2003), p. 243: GERSHOM2 LOCKWOOD (Robert1), born Watertown MA 6 September 1643, died Greenwich CT 12 March 1719; married (1) Fairfield CT about 1659 Anne (?Millington) of Windsor CT, born probably England say 1639, died probably Greenwich before 1697, perhaps daughter of John1 and Sarah (Smith) Millington of Hartford CT; married (2) Oyster Bay LI 3 August 1697 Elizabeth Townsend, born say 1650, died after 1719, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Townsend, married (1) there about 1670 (birth 1671) Gideon Wright, born say 1648, died before 1697; married (3) 2 October 1716 Elizabeth (___). He was in Greenwich 1672 (Torrey 470 and 842). Children surname LOCKWOOD: By first wife Ann ?Millington: i. GERSHOM, born Fairfield CT about 1659; married Mary (___ not Weed), born say 1661. ii. HANNAH3, born probably Greenwich CT say 1666, died probably there 28 December 1745; married there about 1686 JOHN3 BURWELL, born Milford CT about 1653, died Greenwich 1 May 1690, son of JOHN2 (JOHN1) and Mary (___) BURWELL; married (2) there 1692 Thomas2 Hanford, born 18 July 1668, died 7 June 1743, son of Thomas1 and his second wife Mary2 (Miles) Hanford (see Burwell Chapter) (Torrey 125 and 341). iiI. ABRAHAM, born probably Greenwich CT about 1669, died Warwick RI 1747; married Sarah Westcott, born say 1671. (Pope 289; Colket 195; "St. John and Harries", Ben Cash, 1973; Savage III:104; "NY Genealogical & Biographical Record" 43:191, 58:395; "Old Fairfield", I:380, D. L. Jacobus, 1930; TAG 31:222-24)" | Mary (I3151)
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| 1800 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. According to James Hook as quoted below, the husband surname of "Pertune" comes from an entry for the dead, Barbara Pertune, done by nephew Michael Stoker in the Nauvoo Temple which may have been a misheard "Pennington" by the temple scribe. Hook also mentions that there is no guarantee that Peter Eller's daughter's name was even Barbara except by assumption that Stoker's baptismal work was for an aunt on his mother's name. Many family genealogists show William Pennington as Elizabeth Eller's husband, but that also is unproven. 2. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 30-31, in listing the children of Peter Eller and Elizabeth Dick: "A daughter Eller, probably Barbara, who married William Pennington, son, doubtless, of William Pennington Sr., whose daughter, Mary Pennington, married Peter Eller Jr. The sale of Peter Eller [Sr.'s] personal property as reported to the Nov. Court of Wilkes Co. in 1799 shows no sales to a Pennington which implies that William Pennington was not then a son-in-law of Peter Eller. The 1800 census of Ashe Co. shows William Pennington aged between 16 and 26 living with a wife of same age and no children. The 1810 census of Ashe Co. shows W. Pennington (obviously not the same unless his age was incorrectly stated) aged 18-26 living with a female, his mother probably, aged over 45 and with two females and two males each under 10. He is shown in no later census of Ashe or Wilkes Counties. If the two censuses referred to the same person then the implication would be that the wife of William Pennington died prior to 1810 and that he signed some of Peter Eller heirship deeds for and in behalf of his minor children who were grandchildren of Peter Eller. Family memory says that the family removed to Georgia but if so it must have been after 11 Feb 1817 when William Pennington of Ashe Co., NC last signed as an heir of Peter Eller. (Book F, p. 83, Ashe Co., NC Deeds.)" 3. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 17-31, in speaking about Peter Eller Sr.'s [b. abt. 1746, d. 1799] estate settlement, the following quotes refer to family members involved with the settlement. Note that sons-in-law William Pennington (wife Barbara or Elizabeth Eller?) and George Koons (Mary's husband) do not show up at the estate sale of 1799 but do show up from 1809 to 1817 when the inherited land of Peter Eller is sold. Of the younger sons, Henry and Jacob appear in the later land heirship land deeds, but they would have been only minors at the estate sale of 1799. George, the youngest son, never shows up which may be indicative of an early death. The older sons- John and Peter - and the eldest daughter - Catherine Eller Stoker thru her husband Michael - show up in both 1799 and the later land deeds. Elizabeth Eller Jr., the unmarried dau. shows up only in the 1799 purchaser list buying household items as if she were preparing for an imminent marriage (see her notes for more detail on her purchases). The open-ended question of who married Elizabeth and who married Barbara is not resolved by these documents except the assurance that William Pennington was definitely a husband of one of them. There is no Bumgardner listed in the later heirship deeds but there are two listed early in the estate purchasers - Michael and Leonard - but if Elizabeth really married a Bumgardner and had a son Simeon in 1807, why is there no listing of a Bumgardner on the heirship deeds. The various quotes are as follows: "Peter Eller died before 29 July 1799 as evidenced by an entry in an old court record book found by this writer in the courthouse at Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC in October 1954. It reads as follows: 'Betsey Eller and John Eller having made application for Administration on the estate of Peter Eller gave Bowers and John Koons for security who were bound in the sum of 800 pounds and qualified as the law directs.' Betsey Eller doubtless was Peter's widow and John his eldest son. The time was 1799 when Ashe County was being set off from Wilkes and the year just preceding the one in which the first federal census of Ashe Co. was taken... Three deeds in the courthouse at Jefferson, Ashe Co., NC record settlement actions on the property of Peter Eller deceased. In brief they are: 1. Deed Book M, p. 163, dated 7 July 1809 shows Peter Eller, Jacob Eller, George Koontz and William Pennington of the county of Ashe in the state of NC, heirs of Peter Eller, deceased, selling to Leonard Fantz 200 acres of land in Ashe Co. the same apparently being the tract Andrew Baker had deeded to Peter Eller 3 Aug 1789. The deed was signed by all the said heirs except William Pennington. Why Pennington did not sign is not clear. 2. Deed Book F, p. 414, dated 17 Sep 1816, shows John Eller, Peter Eller, Jacob Eller, Henry Eller, Michael Stocker (Stoker), George Koontz and William Pennington all of the County of Ashe in the State of NC, heirs of Peter Eller deceased, selling Luke White Sr. 122 acres of land located on the south fork of New River at the mouth of Rones Creek etc. This deed was signed by all the said heirs named as party of the first part in the deed except George Koontz. Why George Koontz did not sign is not clear. 3. Deed Book F, p. 83, dated 11 Feb 1817 shows John Eller, J.A. (Jacob) Eller, Henry Eller, Michael Stocker (Stoker), George Koontz and William Pennington all of the county of Ashe in the state of N.C., heirs of Peter Eller, deceased, selling to Frederick Black, 25 acres of land on the south fork of New River the land being that warranted to Peter Eller, 3 May 1793 and granted to him 27 Dec 1797. All of these heirs signed the deed. This writer believes that other heirship deeds exist probably of earlier dates and, if found, would show a Bumgardner heir. The above three deeds distributed only 347 acres of Peter Eller's estate when it appears that it consisted at his death of at least 470 acres. The Bumgardner connection is suggested in an ancient family Bible in which the birth dates of seven children of John Eller, eldest son of Peter and Elizabeth (Dick) Eller was recorded. Another birth entry in this old Bible is that of Simeon Bumgardner, born 8 Jan 1807. This child probably was a son of a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Dick) Eller who had marred a Bumgardner, probably James Bumgardner. The old Bible was printed in the German language at Halle, Germany in 1770 and is now in the possession of Mr. Wade E. Eller of Warrensville, Ashe Co., NC. It may be the Bible which George Michael Eller willed to his son Jacob because on page 17 is written 'Jacob Eller his Bible.' On page 15 of the vorrede or preface is also written 'The Holy Bible Peter Eller.' The only information of genealogical value in the Bible are the dates of birth of all but the youngest child, Mary, of John and Susannah (Kerns) Eller… and of Simeon Bumgarner above mentioned. The personal estate of Peter Eller was sold and an accounting reported to the Nov. 1799 court of Wilkes Co., NC by John Eller, Adr. The property, 111 individual sales, consisted of household utensils and furniture, farm yard tools and accessories, including one tomahawk, ten sheep, fifteen head of cattle, among which were a yoke of yearlings and one yearling bull, hogs, geese, bee hives, etc. The widow took a good deal of the furniture and household accessories including interestingly enough a trumpet which indicates that the early Ellers possessed musical interest. Other items taken by her were one lot of books, a chest, five head of hogs, four cows, one mare colt, two sheep, oven, hammer and anvil, and a pair of saddle bags. Other purchasers were John Eller, Peter Eller, Elizabeth Eller Jr., Michael Stucker (Stoker), Michael Bumgardner, Leonard Bumgardner, John Dick, Leonard Pfouts, Jacob Huntsinger, Daniel Dickson, James Dickson, James Cash, William Cash, Henry Michael Sr., Henry Michael Jr., Daniel Michael, Thomas Baker, Alexander Smith who purchased the tomahawk and some of the farm animals and other items, David Smith, Frederick Younce, Christian Shear, Abraham Shear, Coonrod Coldiron, David Ingram, Balsar Raime, Conrat Grub, William Colward, George Miller, John Calloway, Allen Nowlin, John Holman and John Tirey. The amount of the sale, including the items taken by the widow totaled 300 pounds, 18 shillings, 7 pence. (Will Book 1, pp. 540-41, Wilkes Co., NC.)" 4. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 29-30: "Elizabeth Eller. That there was a daughter Elizabeth is proved by the record of sale of the personal estate of Peter Eller as reported to the Nov. 1799 court of Wilkes Co. wherein 'Elizabeth Eller Jr.' is named as the purchaser of such items as two beds and furniture, spinning wheel, smoothing iron, two chairs, bell, bridle, wooden water can and two pigins (water dippers). (Will Book I, pp. 540-41, Wilkes Co., NC.) The fact that she was called 'Elizabeth Eller Jr.' indicates that she was not married and the character of her purchases suggest that she was preparing to be. Certain deeds in Ashe Co., NC (Book M, p. 163 and Book F, pp. 83 and 414) prove that one daughter of Peter Eller married William Pennington and the belief has been that it was Elizabeth, and the same Elizabeth Pennington who witnessed the deed referred to under Peter Eller Jr. [Insert from author's notes on her brother Peter Eller Jr.: 'On 2 Jul 1812 Peter Eller and William Pennington 'administrators of the estate of William Pennington deceased' sold land of the estate that was granted to William Pennington on the north side of a fork of New River 15 Dec 1798. The deed was signed by Peter Eller and William Penington and witnessed by Elizabeth Pennington. {Deed Book C, p. 457, Ashe Co., NC.} Elizabeth Pennington, the witness, could have been the wife of William Pennington, the administrator, and a sister of Peter Eller Jr. or she could have been the widow or daughter of the deceased.] The fact, however, that Michael Stoker, son of Peter Eller's daughter Catherine, had himself baptized for his 'deceased aunt, Barbara Pertune', [see notes for Barbara Eller for more detail] casts some doubt on this, the name Pertune possibly having been meant for Pennington. Of course, Barbara Pertune could have been an aunt on his father's side. If, however, it was true that Barbara Eller was the wife of William Pennington then the question arises who did Elizabeth Eller marry? This writer would guess that it was a Bumgardner and that Simeon Bumgardner, b. 8 Jan 1807 and recorded in the German Bible published at Halle, Germany in 1770, and mentioned [see notes below], was their son. Michael and Leonard Bumgardner purchased several items of the Peter Eller estate in 1799. (Will Book 1, pp. 540-41, Wilkes Co., NC.) A James Bumgard (sic) (wife Hannah) was granted land on New River that bordered land of Peter Eller, 22 Aug 1795 and other land near by was granted to Michael Bumgarner (sic) 23 Jul 1794. A James Bunyard (sic) is shown in the 1810 census of Ashe Co. as being between 16-26 years of age with wife of same age and with a son and daughter both under 10. A James Beal Bunyard (sic) died in Ashe Co. in 1817. His will, dated 14 Aug 1817 mentioned wife Hannah and Children, (1) Samuel; (2) Nancy; (3) Betsey and also mentioned 'my boys' but named only Samuel." 5. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 17-31, clarifies early North Carolina counties and land grant practices: "Land grants in North Carolina originated with an entry application which was filed in the county where the land was situated and if not lost are now on file there. This was followed, sometimes soon and sometimes years later by an order from the land office for the tract to be surveyed. Sometimes soon and sometimes years later the survey was made and a surveyor's plat filed with the Secretary of State in Raleigh. Then came the grant which may have been issued reasonably near the date of the survey or sometimes several years later. These grants, orders to survey and the survey itself are on file now in the Secretary of State's office at Raleigh... Many counties were formed from what originally was Rowan County, namely Surry and Guilford in 1770, Burke and Wilkes in 1777, Randolph in 1779, Iridell in 1788, Stokes in 1789, Buncomb in 1791, Ashe in1799, Davidson in 1822, Yancey in 1833, Davie in 1836 and Yadkin in 1850. Some of these counties were grandchildren of Rowan County; for instance Wilkes was taken partly from Burke and partly from Surry, Randolph from Guilford, Buncomb and Yancy form Burke, Ashe from Wilkes and Stokes and Yadkin from Surry. These facts must be kept in mind when tracing early Rowan County families." 6. The book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, p. 89: "Peter was the first son of George Michael Eller. Because there were a number of years between Peter's birth and the others, the question arises if he might not be a child of a first marriage. He grew up in North Carolina and married Elizabeth Dick in 1766. His land grant was close to other Ellers, beginning at the spruce pine on the Upper Ford on Rones Creek. In 1797 he bought the 70 acres which had been granted to his father-in-law, Conrad Dick. This land had been surveyed and chain carriers were listed as Michael Stoker and John Eller, neighbors. Peter had 470 acres at his death... There oldest daughter, Catherine, married Michael Stoker and their youngest daughter, Mary, married George Koons and their great granddaughter, Betty Oman married Orson Hyde Stoker. Children: a. John, b. 1767 or 1769; d. 1823; m. Susanna Kerns. b. Catherine, b. 6 Mar 1773 at Rowan Co., NC; d. 1850 at Council Bluffs, Iowa; m. Michael Stoker. c. Elizabeth, b. 1780; m. William Pennington. d. Barbara, b. 1782; m. Pertune. e. Mary, b. 1783, NC; d. 1872; m. George Koons (a Quaker who was disowned for marrying Mary, who was a Dunkard). She was 18 and he 19. f. Jacob, b. 1784; d. 1855; m. Catherine White. g. Henry, b. 1788; d. 1876; m. Elizabeth Johnson. h. George." 7. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 119-123: "Barbara Eller, b. 1782; d. bef 1846; md. possibly to ___ Pertune or to William Pennington. The family may have moved to GA." Note: See sister Elizabeth's notes for speculation that William Pennington may have actually been her husband. MARRIAGE: 1. As of Feb 2019, Family Search has a photo for the tombstone of Elizabeth Pennington with birth and death dates. Even though it does not explicitly say so, this Elizabeth is currently considered to be Elizabeth Eller. More importantly, it seems to eliminate the conjecture that Elizabeth's sister Barbara was the one who married William Pennington. 2. The following LDS ordinances were done in Nauvoo by Michael Stoker acting as proxy for his family as follows per the book "Annotated Record of Baptism for the Dead, 1840-1845, Hancock County, Illinois - [7 volume set] ," by Black, Susan Easton & Black, Harvey Bishchoff, Provo, UT, BYU Press, 2002, pp. 1452-1453, with additional biography by editors: "Deceased: Absalom Koons. 1841. Absalom (Abraham) Koons, b. abt. 1810 of Ashe Co., NC, son of George Koons and Mary Eller. Michael Stoker was the Cousin of Absalom Koons. Source: Nauvoo Baptismal Records of the Dead, Book A94; Family Search, Ancestral File." "Deceased: Barbary Pertune. 1841. Maiden name Eller, b. 1782 in North Carolina to Peter B. Eller and Elizabeth Dick, md. to William Pennington Jr. in NC, d. 1810 in Ashe Co., NC. Michael Stoker was the Nephew of Barbary Pertune. Source: Nauvoo Baptismal Records of the Dead, Book A128; Family Search, Ancestral File." "Deceased: Michael Stoker. 1841. Michael Stoker was the Grandson of Michael Stoker. Source: Nauvoo Baptismal Records of the Dead, Book A156." BAPTISM: Online Ordinance Index. ENDOWMENT: Online Ordinance Index FHL film 446233 ref. 33386. SEALING TO PARENTS: Online Ordinance Index. SEALING TO SPOUSE: Pennington: Online Ordinance Index. Pertune: Online Ordinance Index. | Eller, Barbara (I2270)
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