Henry Harrison1

Marriage*Henry Harrison married Ann Wynat on 17 May 1742 at New Jersey.2 

Family

Ann Wynat
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 63.
  2. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., 175.

Ann Wynat1

Marriage*Ann Wynat married Henry Harrison on 17 May 1742 at New Jersey.2 

Family

Henry Harrison
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 63.
  2. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., 175.

Richard Holcombe1,2

b. 30 December 1752, d. 26 January 1835
FatherSamuel Holcombe b. 1711, d. 26 Aug 1769
MotherEleanor Barber d. 2 Jun 1793
Birth*Richard Holcombe was born on 30 December 1752, son of Samuel Holcombe and Eleanor Barber, at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 
Marriage*Richard Holcombe married Hannah Emley, daughter of Elisha Emley and Ann Atkinson, on 23 April 1774 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4,5,6 
CensusUS1830*Richard is listed as the head of a household on the 1830 U. S. Federal Population Census of Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1830. The family consisted of 1 free white male age seventy to eighty years old and 1 free white female age twenty to thirty years old.7 
Death*Richard Holcombe died on 26 January 1835 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 82.6 

Family

Hannah Emley b. 3 Mar 1755, d. b 1 Jun 1830
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.
  3. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  4. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., 133.
  5. [S335] Province of New Jersey, Marriage bond for Richard Holcombe and Hannah Emley, 23 Apr 1774 ((New Jersey, 1774)), Liber H, Page 553.
  6. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 273.
  7. [S516] 1830 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Amwell, page 324; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M19, roll 83, Richard Holcombe.

John Mullen1

d. circa August 1749
Reference*Reference: [Honeyman, A. Van Doren (editor), Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc; Vol. III, 1751 - 1760, (The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, Sommerville, NJ, 1924), 233.]

1757, ----- --. Mullen, Elizabeth, William and Mary, infant children of John Mullen, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., shopkeeper, petition that Samuel Tucker, of Trenton, merchant, be appointed their Guardian.

1757, Sept. 29. Order of John Reading, President of the Council, to Secretary Charles Read, to make out letters of guardianship agreeable to preceding petition.

1757, Sept. 29. Bond of Samuel Tucker, Jr., of Trenton, Hunterdon Co., merchant, as Guardian; George Tucker, of same place, blacksmith, fellowbondsman.
Hunt. Wills, 412 J. 
Marriage*John Mullen married Elizabeth Edwards circa 14 September 1729.1 
Occupation*John's occupation was a Shopkeeper.2 
Will*John left a will dated 6 July 1747 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     1747, July 6. Mullen, John, of Amwell Township, Hunterdon Co., shopkeeper; will of. Wife, Elizabeth, house, orchard and land adjoining Peter Wooliever, with meadow purchased of William Dawles; wood from plantation bought of "the Stevensons of Rye in New England." Son, William, when of age, 419 acres adjoining John Boulsboy in Morris County, by right purchased from John Beaumont. Daughter, Rebecca, when aged 18, brick house in Burlington, and 333 acres of land to be taken up as purchased from Cornelius Stephens, of Amwell. Daughter, Sarah, when eighteen, other house in Burlington, rented by Israel Hulings, and a planatation bought of James Johnston in Morris County, and a 50-acre right purchased from John Beaumont. Daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, when 18, plantation where Joseph Runyan lived, with 20 acres bought of John Vanvorst. Executors - wife, Richard Smith (son of Samuel Smith of Burlington), merchant, and Peter Prall, Sr., of Amwell, yeoman. Witnesses - Laurence Marr, Nathaniel Parker and Christopher Search. Proved August 11, 1749.
Lib. 6, p. 278.2
 
Death*John Mullen died circa August 1749.2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 1 September 1749 at New Jersey by 1749, Sept. 1. Inventory (£2,014.7.0) includes a negro girl, £26. Made by Job Robins and Wilson Hunt. (Job Robins a Quaker, and the executors, Quakers).3 

Family

Elizabeth Edwards
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 48.
  2. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 351.
  3. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 352.

Elizabeth Edwards1

Marriage*Elizabeth Edwards married John Mullen circa 14 September 1729.1 

Family

John Mullen d. c Aug 1749
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 48.

John Reid Colonel1

Marriage*John Reid Colonel married Mary Sands. 

Family

Mary Sands
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 51.

Mary Sands1

Marriage*Mary Sands married John Reid Colonel. 

Family

John Reid Colonel
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 51.

Isaac Mills1

Marriage*Isaac Mills married an unknown person.  
Birth*He was born at Long Island, Queens County, New York.1 

Family
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S35] Josiah Granville Leach, Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for private circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898), digital image, Google, Google Books, http://books.google.com/books?id=tEtMAAAAMAAJ : 14 Dec 2007, 53.

Samuel Holcombe1,2

d. before 18 February 1817
FatherSamuel Holcombe b. 1711, d. 26 Aug 1769
MotherEleanor Barber d. 2 Jun 1793
Marriage*Samuel Holcombe married Mary Stevens on 26 October 1768 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania.3 
Marriage*Samuel Holcombe married Sarah Emley, daughter of Elisha Emley and Ann Atkinson, on 17 September 1781 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3,4 
Will*Samuel left a will dated 26 October 1813 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     1813, Oct. 26. Holcombe, Samuel, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Sarah, use of plantation of 133 acres where I live; woodlot of 18 acres; all household goods, farming utensils, live stock, for life. At her death, all of same to 2 sons, Lewis and Atkinson; but if they die before 21, leaving no issue, such share to other children. Son, Robert the plantation whereon he now lives (126 acres). Son, Thomas, plantation of 114 acres where he lives. Son, Elisha, $3,500. Son, Solomon, $3,500. Daughter, Mary Holcomb, $1,200, bed and bedding and bureau. Daughter, Hannah Holcomb, $1,200, bed and bureau. Granddaughter, Harriot (now living with me), $200 when 21. Son, Saumuel, $500. Son, George, $100. Any residue to children, Samuel, George, Robert, Elisha, Thomas, Solomon, Lewis, Atkinson, Mary and Hannah, equally. Executors—sons, Samuel and Solomon. Witnesses—Jacob Taylor, Jacob R. Sharp, John Lambert. Proved Feb. 19, 1817.
File 2879J.1 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 18 February 1817 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey, by 1817, Feb. 18. Inventory, $15,717.10; made by John Hoppock, Jacob Taylor.1 
Death*Samuel Holcombe died before 18 February 1817.1 

Family

Sarah Emley b. 12 Oct 1759, d. 1817
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S77] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XLII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. XIII, 1814 - 1817 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1949), 211.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.
  3. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 250.
  4. [S585] Rev. William Frazier, Marriages by Rev. William Frazier ((http://www.raub-and-more.com/fraziermarriages.html, April 2002)), Recorded 08 May 2002.

Sarah Lawrence1,2,3

b. 20 January 1696, d. 17 January 1741/42
FatherElisha Lawrence3 b. 17 Feb 1665/66, d. 27 May 1724
MotherLucy Stout b. 1675, d. a 1724
Birth*Sarah Lawrence was born on 20 January 1696, daughter of Elisha Lawrence and Lucy Stout, at Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.4,3 
Birth-AltSarah Lawrence has also been reported to have been born on 30 January 1693/94.2 
Marriage*She married John Emley, son of William Emley Esquire and Mary [--?--], on 25 June 1719 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.5,6,7,8 
(Heir) WillIn Elisha Lawrence's will dated 14 April 1722 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Sarah Emley was named as an heir.9 
Death*Sarah Lawrence died on 17 January 1741/42 at Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 45.10 
Burial*Sarah Lawrence was buried after 17 January 1741/42 at Friends Burying Yard located in Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.10 
Tombstone-Text*Her tombstone is inscribed with:
S E / AGD 68 / 1762
11 
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.11

Family

John Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
Marriage*She married John Emley, son of William Emley Esquire and Mary [--?--], on 25 June 1719 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.5,6,7,8 
Children
Last Edited27 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S188] Herald F. Stout, Stout and Allied Families, Volume One (Dover, Ohio: The Eagle Press, 1951), page 7.
  2. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), page 73.
  3. [S1363] David Hoffman, "Elisha and Lucia LAWRENCE family Bible," e-mail message from David Hoffman (e-mail address) to e-mail address, 01 Jul 2006, Bible #4829 in the New Jesery Genealogical Society collection housed at Rutgers University.
  4. [S84] Joseph R., compiler Klett, Genealogies of New Jersey Families, From the Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume II ((Baltimore, Maryland, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.)), page 563.
  5. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  6. [S89] My Lawrence Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/lawrence.html : accessed 2001.
  7. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.
  8. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 250.
  9. [S719] John E. M.D. Stillwell, Historical And Genealogical Miscellany, Volume VI, Unrecorded Wills and Inventories, Monmouth County, New Jersey ((811 Orleans Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, Shrewsbury Historical Society, 1975)), p. 137-138.
  10. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), page 74.
  11. [S1672] Friend's Cemetery ((Franklin, Hunterdon County, New Jersey), Sarah Emley marker; photographed 26 Mar 2007 by Jack Mount.

William Emley1

b. 17 August 1720, d. circa June 1751
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Birth*William Emley was born on 17 August 1720, son of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence.1 
Marriage*William Emley married Rebecca Wright, daughter of Samuel Wright. 
Will*William left a will dated 28 March 1751 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Will-Abstract*His will is abstracted as follows:
Emley, William, of Kingwood Township, Hunterdon Co., tanner; will of. Father, John Emley. Daughter, Sarah, under age. Sisters, Rachel Schooley and Mary. Father-in-law, Samuel Wright. Brothers - Elisha, John and Robert Emley. Legacies to children of Phobe Hartshorn, to two apprentices, to apprentice girl and John Pincock, Sr. Real and personal estate. Executors - father, John Emley, Sr; brother, Elisha Emley and John Emley, Jr. Witnesses - Samuel Large, Robert Large, James Willson, Daniel Pegg. Proved June 20, 1751.
Lib. 7, p. 66.
2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 17 May 1751 at New Jersey by 1751, May 17. Inventory, 293.16.10, incl. bills and book debts, 61.10.7; an old watch, 3; made by Abraham Bonnel and Charles Hoff, Jr.3
 
Death*William Emley died circa June 1751.2 
Occupation*William's occupation was a Tanner.2 

Family

Rebecca Wright
Marriage*He married Rebecca Wright, daughter of Samuel Wright. 
Child
Last Edited22 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.
  2. [S124] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. III, 1751 - 1760 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1924), 107.
  3. [S124] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. III, 1751 - 1760 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1924), 108.

Rebecca Wright1

FatherSamuel Wright
Marriage*Rebecca Wright married William Emley, son of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence. 

Family

William Emley b. 17 Aug 1720, d. c Jun 1751
Child
Last Edited22 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.

Lucy Emley1

b. 18 March 1723/24
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Birth*Lucy Emley was born on 18 March 1723/24, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.

Mary Emley1

b. 8 June 1726, d. 14 April 1793
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Birth*Mary Emley was born on 8 June 1726, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence.1 
(Heir) WillIn William Emley's will dated 28 March 1751 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Mary Emley was named as an heir.2 
(Heir) WillIn John Emley's will dated 7 September 1758 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Mary Emley was named as an heir.3 
Death*Mary Emley died on 14 April 1793 at age 66.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.
  2. [S124] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. III, 1751 - 1760 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1924), 107.
  3. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 132.

Sarah Emley1,2

b. 5 April 1728, d. 13 April 1797
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Marriage*Sarah Emley married Aaron Watson. 
Birth*Sarah Emley was born on 5 April 1728, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence.2 
Burial*Sarah Emley was buried after 13 April 1797 at Friends Burying Yard located in Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 
Death*Sarah Emley died on 13 April 1797 at age 69.3 
Last Edited3 Sep 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.
  2. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.
  3. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), page 73.

Aaron Watson1

Marriage*Aaron Watson married Sarah Emley, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence. 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.

John Emley1,2

b. 19 March 1729/30, d. 3 May 1795
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Reference*Reference: [Hutchinson, Elmer T., editor, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795, (Scott Printing Co. Printers, Jersey City, N. J., 1942), 127.]

1795, May 27. Emley, John, of Hunterdon Co. Int. Adm'rs - Robert Emley and Joseph King. Fellowbondsman - David McFerson; all of Kingwood Twsp., said Co.
Lib. 36, p. 170.

1795, June 15. Inventory, £1531.13.6; made by David McFerson, Benjamin Guile and Jeremiah King.

1796, May 4. Petition of Gersham Mott, of said Co., for division of lands of John Emley, dec'd. That said John Emley died without issue; the petitioner being a son of Elizabeth Mott, dec'd, a sister of said John Emley, and thereof one of the next of kin. 
Marriage*John Emley married Jane King. 
Birth*John Emley was born on 19 March 1729/30, son of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence.2 
(Heir & Executor) WillIn William Emley's will dated 28 March 1751 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, John Emley was named as executor and as an heir.3 
(Heir & Executor) WillIn John Emley's will dated 7 September 1758 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, John Emley was named as executor and as an heir.4 
(Executor) WillIn Elisha Emley's will dated 4 April 1761 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, John Emley was named as executor.4 
BurialJohn Emley was buried after 3 May 1795 at Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. his tombstone is inscribed
     Friends Burying Yard.2
 
Burial*John Emley was buried after 3 May 1795 at Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Death*John Emley died on 3 May 1795 at age 65.2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 15 June 1795 at New Jersey.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.
  2. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.
  3. [S124] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. III, 1751 - 1760 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1924), 107.
  4. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 132.

Jane King1

Marriage*Jane King married John Emley, son of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence. 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.

Elizabeth Emley1

b. 8 April 1732, d. before 4 May 1796
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Marriage*Elizabeth Emley married [--?--] Mott. 
Birth*Elizabeth Emley was born on 8 April 1732, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence, at Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
(Heir) WillIn John Emley's will dated 7 September 1758 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Elizabeth Mott was named as an heir.2 
Death*Elizabeth Emley died before 4 May 1796 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 

Family

[--?--] Mott
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 74.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 132.
  3. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.

Hannah Emley1

b. 21 May 1734, d. 6 September 1739
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Birth*Hannah Emley was born on 21 May 1734, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence, at Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Death*Hannah Emley died on 6 September 1739 at age 5.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 74.

Robert Emley1,2

b. 8 September 1736, d. 6 February 1808
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Marriage*Robert Emley married Mary Newbold. 
Birth*Robert Emley was born on 8 September 1736, son of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence, at Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3,2 
(Heir) WillIn William Emley's will dated 28 March 1751 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Robert Emley was named as an heir.4 
(Heir & Executor) WillIn John Emley's will dated 7 September 1758 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Robert Emley was named as executor and as an heir.5 
Will*Robert left a will dated 8 January 1808 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     1808, Jan. 8. Emley, Robert, of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Daughters, Elizabeth Olden and Mary Emley, 100 acres of land where I now live (purchased of the Vanhorne family) to begin at Henry Clifton's corner in great road to Trenton, then along said road to lot bought of John Macfarson, thence east to Arthur Stevenson's line, thence north along his line to a heap of stones, thence west, thence north along his line to Henry Cliffton's said line, thence along his line to the beginning; also 2 lots of land in the great swamp, the first (7 acres) by Herbert Trimmer's plantation and land of George Scott and Jeremiah King, the other lot (8 acres) corner to Daniel Pursell's land and Joseph King's land (bought of Watson); also small lot on great road to Trenton (3 acres) purchased of Herbert Trimmer. Daughter, Susannah Hornor, remainder of plantation purchased of William Rittenhouse and John Macfarson (52 acres); also 25 acres in the great swamp adjoining her sister's land. To 3 said daughters, 7 acres of woodland to be laid off my plantation whereon Elijah Hartpence now lives, adjoining Samuel Webster. Daughter, Mary Emley, $200 to make her equal with her sisters. All my Kensington lot of land lying in the Northern Liberties of the City of Philadelphia I give to my 4 children, i. e., son, John, the 3 square lot where the stocking-weaver did live, being the upper lot in Frankford Road ( acre). Daughter, Elizabeth Olden, lot in Crown Street in Joseph Wilkin's line, thence along said street 209 feet. Daughter, Susannah, lot corner of Elizabeth's lot in Crown Street, thence along said street 209 feet thence square across 202 feet to Molsberry Street. Daughter, Mary Emley, the 4th lot corner of Susannah's lot in Crown Street, thence along said street 210 feet to the cross street, thence along said street 210 feet to Molsborrow Street, etc. (said 3 lot in Kensington contain about 3 acres). Said 3 daughters, remainder of my silver plate, also all pewter marked with their mother's maiden name. Son, John, large Family Bible, silver tankard and silver headed cane marked with his grandfather's name, John Emley; also £400; also one bond he owes me for £110; for his releasing unto me all his right to the whole of his deceased mother's land. Friend, Philip Houpt, the interest of £200, during his life. Residue to be equally divided between my 4 said children. Executors - son, John Emley, son-in-law, Isaac Hornor, Jr., and friend, Henry Cliffton. Witnesses - Joseph King, George Scott, Samuel Large. Proved Feb. 10, 1808.
File 2302 J.6 
Burial*Robert Emley was buried after 6 February 1808 at Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Death*Robert Emley died on 6 February 1808 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 71.3 
BurialRobert Emley was buried after 6 February 1808 at Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. his tombstone is inscribed
     Friends Burying Yard.2
 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 10 February 1808 at New Jersey by 1808, Feb. 10. Inventory, $7,214.44; made by Joseph King and John C. Forman.
File 2302 J.6 

Family

Mary Newbold b. 10 Sep 1766
Marriage*He married Mary Newbold. 
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.
  2. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 74.
  3. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  4. [S124] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. III, 1751 - 1760 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1924), 107.
  5. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 132.
  6. [S72] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XL, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. XI, 1806 - 1809 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1947), 119.

Rebecca Emley1,2

b. 22 November 1738
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Birth*Rebecca Emley was born on 22 November 1738, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence.3,2 
(Heir) WillIn John Emley's will dated 7 September 1758 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Rebecca Emley was named as an heir.4 
Marriage*She married Daniel Potts on 8 August 1766 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.5,6 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.
  2. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 74.
  3. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  4. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 132.
  5. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., 133.
  6. [S331] Province of New Jersey, Marriage bond for Daniel Potts and Rebecca Emley, 8 Aug 1766 ((New Jersey, 1766)), Liber P, Page 224.

Daniel Potts1

d. before 4 May 1796
Marriage*Daniel Potts married Rebecca Emley, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence, on 8 August 1766 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2,3 
Death*Daniel Potts died before 4 May 1796.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 127.
  2. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., 133.
  3. [S331] Province of New Jersey, Marriage bond for Daniel Potts and Rebecca Emley, 8 Aug 1766 ((New Jersey, 1766)), Liber P, Page 224.

Ann Emley1,2

b. 12 December 1742, d. 13 December 1794
FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Birth*Ann Emley was born on 12 December 1742, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence, at Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1,2 
(Heir) WillIn John Emley's will dated 7 September 1758 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Ann Emley was named as an heir.3 
Marriage License*Ann Emley and Doctor Aaron Forman obtained a marriage license on 27 April 1769 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4,5 
MarriageAnn Emley married Doctor Aaron Forman on 19 August 1769 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.6 
Death*Ann Emley died on 13 December 1794 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 52.1,2,7 
BurialAnn Emley was buried after 13 December 1794 at Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. her tombstone is inscribed
     Friends Graveyard.7
 
Burial*Ann Emley was buried after 13 December 1794 at Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.7 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 74.
  3. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 132.
  4. [S336] Province of New Jersey, Marriage bond for Aaron Forman and Ann Emley, 27 Apr 1769 ((New Jersey, 1769)), Liber F, Page 155.
  5. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., page 140.
  6. [S585] Rev. William Frazier, Marriages by Rev. William Frazier ((http://www.raub-and-more.com/fraziermarriages.html, April 2002)).
  7. [S540] Unknown author, Friends' (Quaker) Graveyard, Quakertown, Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
     (http://www.geocities.com/bgmcdonough.geo/friends.htm), Recorded 27 Feb 2002.

Doctor Aaron Forman1

b. 1745, d. 11 January 1805
Birth*Doctor Aaron Forman was born in 1745.1 
Marriage License*Doctor Aaron Forman and Ann Emley obtained a marriage license on 27 April 1769 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2,3 
MarriageDoctor Aaron Forman married Ann Emley, daughter of John Emley and Sarah Lawrence, on 19 August 1769 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4 
Burial*Doctor Aaron Forman was buried after 11 January 1805 at Friends Graveyard located in Quakertown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Death*Doctor Aaron Forman died on 11 January 1805.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S540] Unknown author, Friends' (Quaker) Graveyard, Quakertown, Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
     (http://www.geocities.com/bgmcdonough.geo/friends.htm).
  2. [S336] Province of New Jersey, Marriage bond for Aaron Forman and Ann Emley, 27 Apr 1769 ((New Jersey, 1769)), Liber F, Page 155.
  3. [S82] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records 1665 - 1800 (Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Copy in posession of author., page 140.
  4. [S585] Rev. William Frazier, Marriages by Rev. William Frazier ((http://www.raub-and-more.com/fraziermarriages.html, April 2002)).

Matt Emley1

FatherJohn Emley b. 15 Apr 1691, d. 1 Apr 1761
MotherSarah Lawrence b. 20 Jan 1696, d. 17 Jan 1741/42
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.

Ruth Ridge1

b. 1650, d. 9 July 1686
Birth*Ruth Ridge was born in 1650.2 
Marriage*She married William Emley Esquire, son of Thomas Emley, on 17 November 1674 at Nottinghamshire, England.2 
Immigration*Ruth immigrated to Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, in December 1677 aboard the Ship Shield, having departed from England.3 
Death*Ruth Ridge died on 9 July 1686 at Burlington County, New Jersey.2 

Family

William Emley Esquire b. b 15 Sep 1648, d. c 22 Apr 1704
Children
Last Edited28 Jul 2009

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S32] Emley; from the files of Stephen M. Lawson, online http://kinnexions.com/smlawson/emley.htm : accessed 1999.
  3. [S141] Walter Lee Jr. (editor) Sheppard, Passengers and Ships Prior to 1684 ((Publication of the Welcome Society of Pennsylvania, Number 1, 1985)), 143.

Mary [--?--]1,2,3

b. 1660, d. 31 March 1728
Reference*Reference: The following is from Stephen M. Lawson's web site: http://sml.simplenet.com/smlawson/emley.htm

Little is known of William's second wife, but she was of Irish ancestry, had red hair, and was not a member of the Society of Friends. Upon his marriage, William was disciplined for "marrying out," but he did not leave the Society. 
Birth*Mary [--?--] was born in 1660 at Cheshire, England.1,4 
Marriage*She married William Emley Esquire, son of Thomas Emley, in 1690 at New Jersey.4 
(Heir & Executor) WillIn William Emley Esquire's will dated 21 April 1704 at Nottingham, Burlington County, New Jersey, Mary Emley was named as executrix and as an heir.5 
Death*Mary [--?--] died on 31 March 1728.4 

Family

William Emley Esquire b. b 15 Sep 1648, d. c 22 Apr 1704
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S134] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670 - 1730 (269 Main Street, Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), 154.
  3. [S325] John Emley, Family Records of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Volume 67, Number 2, Whole Number 236, May 1992), 73.
  4. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 250.
  5. [S134] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670 - 1730 (269 Main Street, Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), 155.

Sarah Emley1,2

b. 1693
FatherWilliam Emley Esquire b. b 15 Sep 1648, d. c 22 Apr 1704
MotherMary [--?--] b. 1660, d. 31 Mar 1728
Birth*Sarah Emley was born in 1693, daughter of William Emley Esquire and Mary [--?--].1 
(Heir) WillIn William Emley Esquire's will dated 21 April 1704 at Nottingham, Burlington County, New Jersey, Sarah Emley was named as an heir.3 
Marriage*She married John Woodward. 
Last Edited23 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S134] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670 - 1730 (269 Main Street, Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), 154.
  3. [S134] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670 - 1730 (269 Main Street, Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), 155.

Samuel Emley1

b. 3 June 1694, d. 1784
FatherWilliam Emley Esquire b. b 15 Sep 1648, d. c 22 Apr 1704
MotherMary [--?--] b. 1660, d. 31 Mar 1728
Birth*Samuel Emley was born on 3 June 1694, son of William Emley Esquire and Mary [--?--].1 
(Heir) WillIn William Emley Esquire's will dated 21 April 1704 at Nottingham, Burlington County, New Jersey, Samuel Emley was named as an heir.2 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Parker. 
Death*Samuel Emley died in 1784.1 
Last Edited23 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S33] My Emley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/emley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S134] William Nelson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670 - 1730 (269 Main Street, Patterson, New Jersey: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), 155.