Frances Atkinson1,2

b. 16 March 1733/34
FatherThomas Atkinson b. 20 May 1703, d. 1789
MotherHannah Doddridge b. 22 May 1708, d. b 1786
Birth*Frances Atkinson was born on 16 March 1733/34, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.
  2. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.

Philip Atkinson1,2

b. 10 February 1735/36
FatherThomas Atkinson b. 20 May 1703, d. 1789
MotherHannah Doddridge b. 22 May 1708, d. b 1786
Birth*Philip Atkinson was born on 10 February 1735/36, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.
  2. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.

Thomas Atkinson1,2

b. 31 May 1737
FatherThomas Atkinson b. 20 May 1703, d. 1789
MotherHannah Doddridge b. 22 May 1708, d. b 1786
Marriage*Thomas Atkinson married Martha [--?--]. 
Birth*Thomas Atkinson was born on 31 May 1737, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.
  2. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.

John Atkinson1,2

b. 1 January 1739/40
FatherThomas Atkinson b. 20 May 1703, d. 1789
MotherHannah Doddridge b. 22 May 1708, d. b 1786
Birth*John Atkinson was born on 1 January 1739/40, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.
  2. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.

Asher Atkinson1,2

b. 1 August 1742
FatherThomas Atkinson b. 20 May 1703, d. 1789
MotherHannah Doddridge b. 22 May 1708, d. b 1786
Birth*Asher Atkinson was born on 1 August 1742, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.
  2. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.

Joseph Atkinson1,2

b. 1 July 1744
FatherThomas Atkinson b. 20 May 1703, d. 1789
MotherHannah Doddridge b. 22 May 1708, d. b 1786
Marriage*Joseph Atkinson married Jemima Prall. 
Marriage*Joseph Atkinson married Sarah Alexander. 
Birth*Joseph Atkinson was born on 1 July 1744, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.1 
(Heir & Executor) WillIn Thomas Atkinson's will dated 12 January 1786 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Joseph Atkinson was named as executor and as an heir.3 
Marriage*He married Susannah Rakestraw on 7 June 1787.1 

Family 1

Jemima Prall d. 3 Jul 1783
Child

Family 2

Susannah Rakestraw
Children

Family 3

Sarah Alexander
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.
  2. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.
  3. [S164] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVI, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VII, 1786 - 1790 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1941), 14.

Martha [--?--]1

Marriage*Martha [--?--] married Thomas Atkinson, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge. 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S3] My Atkinson Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/atkinson.html : accessed 2001.

Jemima Prall1

d. 3 July 1783
Marriage*Jemima Prall married Joseph Atkinson, son of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge. 
Death*Jemima Prall died on 3 July 1783.1 

Family

Joseph Atkinson b. 1 Jul 1744
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 37.

Timothy Atkinson1,2

d. 1738
Birth*Timothy Atkinson was born at England.3 
Marriage*He married Josephine [--?--]. 
Will*Timothy left a will dated 8 March 1735/36 at Somerset County, Maryland.4 
Will-Abstract*His will is abstracted as follows:
Atkinson, Timothy, millwright, Somerset Co.
8th Mch., 1736;
29th Mch., 1738. To Col. Levin Gale, ex., and hrs., entire estate, both real and personal, either here or in the west New Jersies, especially the "Tenth of Salem." Test: John Handy, Thomas Goddart, William Evans.
21. 872.
4 
Death*Timothy Atkinson died in 1738 at Somerset County, Maryland.3 

Family

Josephine [--?--]
Children
Last Edited23 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S314] Mary J. Atkinson, Notes on Moore, Doddridge and Atkinson Families (Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, New Series, Vol. XI, 1926), 547.
  2. [S341] Frederick A. Virkus, Immigrants to America Before 1750, Surnames A Through Bat (n.pub.), 92.
  3. [S3] My Atkinson Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/atkinson.html : accessed 2001.
  4. [S86] Jane and Roberta Balling Henry, compilers Baldwin, The Maryland Calendar of Wills; Wills from 1732 to 1738, v. VII ((Baltimore, Maryland, 1925)), 245.

Josephine [--?--]1

Marriage*Josephine [--?--] married Timothy Atkinson. 

Family

Timothy Atkinson d. 1738
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S341] Frederick A. Virkus, Immigrants to America Before 1750, Surnames A Through Bat (n.pub.), 92.

John Atkinson1,2

FatherTimothy Atkinson d. 1738
MotherJosephine [--?--]
Marriage*John Atkinson married Susanna Hadden. 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S170] John B. Atkinson, The Atkinsons of New Jersey ((Earlington, August 1, 1890)), 36.
  2. [S341] Frederick A. Virkus, Immigrants to America Before 1750, Surnames A Through Bat (n.pub.), 92.

William Pierson1

d. 1766
FatherWilliam Pierson1 b. 1 Apr 1706
MotherElizabeth Howell
Occupation*William's occupation was a blacksmith.2 
Name Variation William Pierson was also known as William Peirson.2 
Marriage*He married Ann Grey.1 
Marriage*William Pierson married Ann Grey circa October 1763.1 
Death*William Pierson died in 1766 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Will*William left a will dated 8 August 1766 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Will-Abstract*His will is abstracted as follows:
There have been some lots of land purchased, and buildings erected thereon, and a smith's trade carried on by myself and my brother, Lemuel, but the deed and accounts are in my name; therefore, I give to brother, Lemuel, the one southerly half of said lots, and one northerly half of said lots to my son, Ely Peirson; but my son Ely's share to be under the care of his mother, Ann Peirson, till he is 21, if sher remains my widow. To my mother, Elizabeth Peirson, £20. Wife, Ann, the goods she brought to me at our marriage. Executors - brother, Lemuel, and my friend, Thomas Reading. Witnesses - Alexander Fleming, Joseph Reading, Jacob Servoss.
2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 8 November 1766 at New Jersey by George Reading and Henry Booz.
     £119.3.11.2 
Probate*His estate was probated on 18 May 1767 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 

Family

Ann Grey
Marriage*He married Ann Grey.1 
Child
Last Edited31 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S48] My Pierson Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/pierson.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), page 323.

Mary L. Dooner1,2,3

b. 19 October 1868, d. 1 February 1947
FatherJames Dooner4,5 b. c 10 May 1837, d. 27 Mar 1891
MotherMargaret C. Brown6,7,5 b. 28 Feb 1848, d. 14 Jul 1921
Birth*Mary L. Dooner was born on 19 October 1868, daughter of James Dooner and Margaret C. Brown, at Illinois.8,9,10,11 
Birth-AltMary L. Dooner has also been reported to have been born between 1870 and 1871 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.12,13 
Birth-AltShe has also been reported to have been born in October 1876.7 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1870Mary Daner (age 2) is listed as a member of the household of James Daner (age 34) on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870.14 
(Child) CensusUS1880Mary Downer (age 12) is listed as a daughter of James Downer (age 43) on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880. She is also reported to have attended school within the year.4 
(Child) CensusUS1900Mary Dooler (age 23) is listed as a daughter of Margaret Dooler (age 48), residing at 522 South Sacremento Avenue, on the 1900 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1900. Her occupation is listed as housework.7 
Marriage*Mary L. Dooner married James Henry McCarthy, son of Jeremiah McCarthy and Bridget Ann Reilly, on 21 May 1914.15,8 
(Heir) WillIn James Henry McCarthy's will dated 17 June 1914 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Mary L. McCarthy was named as an heir.16 
(Spouse) CensusUS1920Mary McCarthy (age 49) is listed as the wife of James McCarthy (age 53), residing at 2119 Humboldt Avenue, on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920.17
(Child4) Obituary On 15 July 1921 Mary, listed as Mrs. J. H. McCarthy, was identified as the daughter of Margaret C. Dooner in her obituary printed in the "Chicago Daily Tribune" (Chicago, Illinois).6 
(Spouse) CensusUS1930Muriel McCarthy (age 60) is listed as the wife of James H. McCarthy (age 63), residing at 3728 North Springfield Avenue, on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. She was first married at age 30.18
(Informant) DeathMary L. McCarthy provided the information for James Henry McCarthy's death certificate when James died on 13 February 1932.19,20,8,21
ResidenceShe resided at 3728 North Springfield Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 13 February 1932.22,23 
(Spouse) Obituary On 15 February 1932 Mary, listed as Mary L. McCarthy, nee Dooner, was identified as the spouse of James Henry McCarthy in his obituary printed in the Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.21 
CensusUS1940*Mary McCarthy (age 71) is listed as the head of a family residing at 1429 Sherwin Avenue on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Catherine McCarthy (age 67) is listed as a member of the household. She rents her house (monthly rent is $40). Her highest level of school completed was 7 years of elementary school. She received income of more than $50 from sources other than wages or salary.24 
(Sibling3) Obituary On 24 August 1944 Mary, listed as Mrs. Mary McCarthy, was identified as the sister of Henry Aloysius Dooner in his obituary printed in the Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.25 
Death*Mary L. McCarthy died on 1 February 1947 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 78.8,5,3 
Obituary*Her obituary was published 3 February 1947 in the "Chicago Tribune" (Chicago, Illinois),3 
Obit-Text*The following is a transcription of that obituary:
Mary L. McCarthy, nee Dooner, beloved wife of the late James H., fond sister of W. J. and J. A. Dooner, the late Sister M. Carola B. V. M. and Henry A. Dooner, foster mother of Thomas W. McCarthy. Funeral Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 9:30 a.m., from funeral home, 5350 W. North avenue to St. Peter Canisius church. Interment Calvary. Charter member of Holy Family court, No. 1, W. C. O. F. Tuexdo 8844.
3 
Funeral*Her funeral was held on 5 February 1947 at St. Peter Canisius Church in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.3 
Burial*She was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery located in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, on 5 February 1947.26,3 
(SiblingDeceased1) Obituary On 29 April 1962 Mary, listed as Mary McCarthy, was identified as the deceased sister of William J. Dooner in his obituary printed in the Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.27 
Last Edited3 Jan 2015

Citations

  1. [S261] Donald McCarthy, Family Group Record for Jeremiah C. McCarthy/Bridget Ann McCarthy (n.pub.), Recorded 05 Jan 2001.
  2. [S555] James B. Waters, Letter to James McCarthy regarding James H. McCarthy, Daniel P. McCarthy and Frank McCarthy, 6 March 2002 (Retirement Board of the Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund, City of Chicago), Recorded 12 Mar 2002.
  3. [S1100] "Obituaries and Death Notices," Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois); digital image, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive, Mary L. McCarthy entry, 3 Feb 1947, record number 19470203dn013.
  4. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 86, sheet 1B, dwelling 6, family 18, James Downer, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 191.
  5. [S1729] Illinois, death certificate, entry for Mary L. McCarthy, 01 Feb 1947; database, FamilySearch.org Record Search, Cook County, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 20 Aug 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1991465. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  6. [S1220] "Margaret Dooner death notice," Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 15 Jul 1921, page 13; digital image, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1985) (http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=359833952&sid=42&Fmt=1&clientId=57820&RQT=309&VName=HNP : accessed 24 Mar 2005).
  7. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 377, sheet 14B, dwelling 127, family 254, Margaret Dooler, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 260.
  8. [S555] James B. Waters, Letter to James McCarthy regarding James H. McCarthy, Daniel P. McCarthy and Frank McCarthy, 6 March 2002 (Retirement Board of the Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund, City of Chicago).
  9. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, page 174A, dwelling 2222, family 2926, James Daner; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 204. She is listed as being 2 years old in 1870.
  10. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 86, sheet 1B, dwelling 6, family 18, James Downer, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 191. She is listed as being 12 years old in 1880.
  11. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-3129, sheet 64A, household 227, Mary McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. She is listed as being 71 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  12. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1722, sheet 3B, dwelling 31, family 63, James McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 344. She is listed as being 49 years old in 1920.
  13. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-2790, sheet 9B, dwelling 152, family 181, James H. McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 478. She is listed as being 60 years old in 1930.
  14. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, page 174A, dwelling 2222, family 2926, James Daner; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 204.
  15. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1722, sheet 3B, dwelling 31, family 63, James McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 344. According to the census, this is his 2nd marriage.
  16. [S156] James McCarthy, Will of James H. McCarthy, 17 Jun 1914 ((Chicago, Illinois, 1914), copy in posession of author).
  17. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1722, sheet 3B, dwelling 31, family 63, James McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 344.
  18. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-2790, sheet 9B, dwelling 152, family 181, James H. McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 478.
  19. [S559] James H. McCarthy, death certificate no. 4439 (1932), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (seen on Family History Library microfilm no.1893164, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah).
  20. [S91] James McCarthy cemetery burial record, section B, block 2, lot 18, 2nd from S. E. corner, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 301 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
  21. [S1245] "James H. McCarthy death notice," Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 16 Feb 1932, page 20; digital image, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1985) (http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=456985782&sid=33&Fmt=1&clientId=57820&RQT=309&VName=HNP : accessed 24 Mar 2005).
  22. [S157] County of Cook State of Illinois, Probate of James H. McCarthy, 1933 ((Chicago, Illinois, 1933), copy in posession of author), Recorded 03 Jan 2002.
  23. [S559] James H. McCarthy, death certificate no. 4439 (1932), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (seen on Family History Library microfilm no.1893164, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah), Recorded 10 Apr 2002.
  24. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-3129, sheet 64A, household 227, Mary McCarthy, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  25. [S1100] "Obituaries and Death Notices," Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois); digital image, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive, Henry A. Dooner entry, 24 Aug 1944, record number 19440824dn009.
  26. [S1357] Mary McCarthy cemetery burial record, lot 7, block 14, section D, type and size of box - #28 sp. Mon., Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 301 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, Henry Brown purchased a 16' x 10' lot on 5 Apr 1869. There are 5 people listed as being buried in the lot., shows age 78.
  27. [S1100] "Obituaries and Death Notices," Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois); digital image, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive, William J. Dooner entry, 29 Apr 1962, record number 19620429dn054.

Jonas Thatcher1,2

b. circa 1750, d. 11 October 1808
FatherWilliam Thatcher b. bt 1715 - 1720, d. 17 Jan 1805
MotherMargaret Taylor d. c 1810
Marriage*Jonas Thatcher married Sarah Lake, daughter of Thomas Lake and Jane [--?--]. 
Birth*Jonas Thatcher was born circa 1750, son of William Thatcher and Margaret Taylor, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 
Will*Jonas left a will dated 11 October 1808 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     Thatcher, Jonas, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Sarah, plantation whereon I now dwell for 3 years; also sufficiency of meat and grain, with wagons, plow, etc., 2 cows and 2 horses, and household furniture for her use and her family, in lieu of her dower. Son, Jonas, when 21 and wife, Sarah, the west end of my home plantation, joining lands of John Severns, Peter Prall, Evan Godown and Cornelius Lake (100 acres), jointly; after wife's decease, son, Jonas, said 100 acres. Should said son, Jonas, die without issue, said land to be sold and proceeds divided between my 6 daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Rachel, Hannah and Ruth. Said 6 daughters, residue of my home plantation, to be sold and proceeds divided between them. Son, Nathaniel, £10; also £40 to be divided among his children, when youngest is 18. Daughter, Hannah, an outset equal to that given my married daughters. Daughter, Ruth, bed and bedding and to be raised and schooled at expense of my wife and son, Jonas. Executors - friend, Henry Trimmer, and son, Jonas Thatcher. Witnesses - Cornelius Lake, John Sergent, Godfrey Rockefellow. Proved Nov. 3, 1808.4 
Death*Jonas Thatcher died on 11 October 1808 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Probate*His estate was probated on 3 November 1808 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4 
DeathJonas Thatcher died on 10 November 1808 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 29 November 1808 at New Jersey by Inventory [not totaled]; made by Andrew Bearder and Godfrey Rockafellow.5 

Family

Sarah Lake
Marriage*He married Sarah Lake, daughter of Thomas Lake and Jane [--?--]. 
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S107] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. X, 1801 - 1805 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1946), page 443.
  2. [S122] Janice Gonzalez, Email from Janice Gonzalez to Jim McCarthy, 23 Feb 2000 (n.pub.).
  3. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  4. [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), page 332.
  5. [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), page 333.

Sarah Lake1

FatherThomas Lake b. c 1725
MotherJane [--?--]
Marriage*Sarah Lake married Jonas Thatcher, son of William Thatcher and Margaret Taylor. 
(Heir) WillIn Jonas Thatcher's will dated 11 October 1808 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Sarah Thatcher was named as an heir; Thatcher, Jonas, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Sarah, plantation whereon I now dwell for 3 years; also sufficiency of meat and grain, with wagons, plow, etc., 2 cows and 2 horses, and household furniture for her use and her family, in lieu of her dower. Son, Jonas, when 21 and wife, Sarah, the west end of my home plantation, joining lands of John Severns, Peter Prall, Evan Godown and Cornelius Lake (100 acres), jointly; after wife's decease, son, Jonas, said 100 acres. Should said son, Jonas, die without issue, said land to be sold and proceeds divided between my 6 daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Rachel, Hannah and Ruth. Said 6 daughters, residue of my home plantation, to be sold and proceeds divided between them. Son, Nathaniel, £10; also £40 to be divided among his children, when youngest is 18. Daughter, Hannah, an outset equal to that given my married daughters. Daughter, Ruth, bed and bedding and to be raised and schooled at expense of my wife and son, Jonas. Executors - friend, Henry Trimmer, and son, Jonas Thatcher. Witnesses - Cornelius Lake, John Sergent, Godfrey Rockefellow. Proved Nov. 3, 1808.2 

Family

Jonas Thatcher b. c 1750, d. 11 Oct 1808
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [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), page 332.

Mahala Fox1,2

b. 1818
FatherJacob Rand Fox b. 1 Aug 1794, d. 20 Jan 1849
MotherRuth Thatcher b. 1802, d. 24 Mar 1856
Marriage*Mahala Fox married Martin Luther Brown.3 
Birth*Mahala Fox was born in 1818, daughter of Jacob Rand Fox and Ruth Thatcher, at New Jersey.3 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Mahala Brown (age 32) is listed as a member of the household of Luther Brown (age 36) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Bloom, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850.3 

Family

Martin Luther Brown b. bt 1811 - 1814
Children
Last Edited22 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), 44.
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 25.
  3. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Bloom, page 313A, dwelling 448, family 464, Luther Brown; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 769.

John Wesley Fox1,2

b. 1825, d. circa 1900
FatherJacob Rand Fox b. 1 Aug 1794, d. 20 Jan 1849
MotherRuth Thatcher b. 1802, d. 24 Mar 1856
Birth*John Wesley Fox was born in 1825, son of Jacob Rand Fox and Ruth Thatcher, at New Jersey.1,3,4,5 
Marriage*John Wesley Fox married Mary Ann Leidy, daughter of Enos Leidy, on 16 September 1847.2 
CensusUS1850*John W. Fox (age 25) is listed as the head of a household on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. Mary A. Fox (age 21), Emma M. Fox (age 2), Mary E. Fox (age 2 months) and Elizabeth Fox (age 42) are listed as members of the household. John Pittenger (age 21) and Jacob Petty (age 12) are also listed in the same household. His occupation is listed as farmer.3 
CensusUS1860*John Fox (age 35) is listed as the head of a household on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860. Mary Fox (age 33), Mary Fox (age 10), Eugene Fox (age 7), Charles Fox (age 1) and Elizabeth Fox (age 50) are listed as members of the household. He owned real estate worth $2500 and a personal estate worth $400. His occupation is listed as house painter.4 
CensusUS1870*Wesley J. Fox (age 45) is listed as the head of a family on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870. Mary A. Fox (age 43), Eugene Fox (age 17) and Lilian Fox (age 10) are listed as members of the household. He owned real estate worth $3000 and a personal estate worth $200. His occupation is listed as house painter.5 
CensusUS1880*John W. Fox (age 55) is listed as the head of a family residing at Harrison Street on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880. Mary Ann Fox (age 52) is listed as a member of the household. His occupation is listed as painter and was unemployed for 8 months during the census year.6 
Death*John Wesley Fox died circa 1900.1 

Family

Mary Ann Leidy b. 19 Aug 1837, d. 12 Sep 1890
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Leidy, daughter of Enos Leidy, on 16 September 1847.2 
Children
Last Edited10 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), page 44.
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), page 25.
  3. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Kingwood, page 137B, dwelling 59, family 63, John W. Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  4. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Alexandria, page 784, dwelling 228, family 226, John Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 696.
  5. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Alexandria, page 25A, dwelling 417, family 423, Wesley J. Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 869.
  6. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Frenchtown, Enumeration District (ED) 83, sheet 297B, dwelling 113, family 121, John W. Fox, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787.

Mary Ann Leidy1,2

b. 19 August 1837, d. 12 September 1890
FatherEnos Leidy
Birth*Mary Ann Leidy was born on 19 August 1837, daughter of Enos Leidy, at Pennsylvania.3,4,5 
Birth-AltMary Ann Leidy has also been reported to have been born between 1837 and 1839 at New Jersey.6,7 
Marriage*She married John Wesley Fox, son of Jacob Rand Fox and Ruth Thatcher, on 16 September 1847.2 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Mary A. Fox (age 21) is listed as a member of the household of John W. Fox (age 25) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850.8 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1860Mary Fox (age 33) is listed as a member of the household of John Fox (age 35) on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860.4 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1870Mary A. Fox (age 43) is listed as a member of the household of Wesley J. Fox (age 45) on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870.9 
(Spouse) CensusUS1880Mary Ann Fox (age 52) is listed as the wife of John W. Fox (age 55), residing at Harrison Street, on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880.10 
Death*Mary Ann Leidy died on 12 September 1890 at age 53.3,2 

Family

John Wesley Fox b. 1825, d. c 1900
Marriage*She married John Wesley Fox, son of Jacob Rand Fox and Ruth Thatcher, on 16 September 1847.2 
Children
Last Edited10 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), page 44.
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), page 25.
  3. [S263] Louise Tunison, LETTER - Louise Tunison to Don McCarthy, 30 Nov 1981 (copy in posession of author).
  4. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Alexandria, page 784, dwelling 228, family 226, John Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 696.
  5. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Frenchtown, Enumeration District (ED) 83, sheet 297B, dwelling 113, family 121, John W. Fox, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787. She is listed as being 52 years old in 1880.
  6. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Kingwood, page 137B, dwelling 59, family 63, John W. Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453. She is listed as being 21 years old in 1850.
  7. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Alexandria, page 25A, dwelling 417, family 423, Wesley J. Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 869. She is listed as being 43 years old in 1870.
  8. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Kingwood, page 137B, dwelling 59, family 63, John W. Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  9. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Alexandria, page 25A, dwelling 417, family 423, Wesley J. Fox; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 869.
  10. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Frenchtown, Enumeration District (ED) 83, sheet 297B, dwelling 113, family 121, John W. Fox, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787.

Peter Fox1,2

b. 18 October 1756, d. 1836
Birth*Peter Fox was born on 18 October 1756 at England.2,3 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Boss, daughter of Godfrey Boss and Elizabeth Horner, on 24 December 1780 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4 
Marriage*Peter Fox married Mary Heath, daughter of John Heath and Mary [--?--].1,2 
Death*Peter Fox died in 1836 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2,3 

Family 1

Elizabeth Boss
Children

Family 2

Mary Heath b. 13 Mar 1751/52, d. bt 1830 - 1832
Child
Last Edited4 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), page 44.
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), page 23.
  3. [S263] Louise Tunison, LETTER - Louise Tunison to Don McCarthy, 30 Nov 1981 (copy in posession of author).
  4. [S585] Rev. William Frazier, Marriages by Rev. William Frazier ((http://www.raub-and-more.com/fraziermarriages.html, April 2002)).
  5. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for Richard Opdyke-Deborah Foxe, married 16 Jan 1808; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 166; Hunterdon County Clerk.

Elizabeth Boss1,2,3

FatherGodfrey Boss
MotherElizabeth Horner
Name Variation Elizabeth Boss was also known as Elizabeth Ross.4 
Marriage*She married Peter Fox on 24 December 1780 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.5 

Family

Peter Fox b. 18 Oct 1756, d. 1836
Children
Last Edited31 Oct 2009

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [S263] Louise Tunison, LETTER - Louise Tunison to Don McCarthy, 30 Nov 1981 (copy in posession of author), Recorded 06 Jan 2001.
  3. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 23.
  4. [S585] Rev. William Frazier, Marriages by Rev. William Frazier ((http://www.raub-and-more.com/fraziermarriages.html, April 2002)), Recorded 08 May 2002.
  5. [S585] Rev. William Frazier, Marriages by Rev. William Frazier ((http://www.raub-and-more.com/fraziermarriages.html, April 2002)).

Godfrey Boss1,2

Marriage*Godfrey Boss married Elizabeth Horner. 

Family

Elizabeth Horner
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 23.

Mary Heath1,2

b. 13 March 1751/52, d. between 1830 and 1832
FatherJohn Heath b. c 1725, d. 1818
MotherMary [--?--] d. 1806
Birth*Mary Heath was born on 13 March 1751/52, daughter of John Heath and Mary [--?--], at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1,2 
Marriage*Mary Heath married Jacob Rouser, son of Gideon Rouser.1 
Marriage*Mary Heath married Peter Fox.1,3 
Death*Mary Heath died between 1830 and 1832.1,2 

Family 1

Jacob Rouser
Children

Family 2

Peter Fox b. 18 Oct 1756, d. 1836
Child
Last Edited31 Oct 2009

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), page 44.
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), page 24.
  3. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), page 23.

John Heath1,2,3

b. circa 1725, d. 1818
FatherAndrew Heath b. c 1695, d. a 23 Aug 1745
MotherMary [--?--] d. a 23 Aug 1745
Marriage*John Heath married Mary [--?--]. 
Birth*John Heath was born circa 1725, son of Andrew Heath and Mary [--?--], at New Jersey.1,3 
(Heir) WillIn Andrew Heath's will dated 23 August 1745 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, John Heath was named as an heir.2 
Death*John Heath died in 1818 at New Jersey.1,3 
Tombstone-Text*His tombstone is inscribed with:
J. Heath / D 1819
4 
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.4

Family

Mary [--?--] d. 1806
Children
Last Edited27 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), page 37.
  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), page 228.
  3. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), page 24.
  4. [S1672] Pine Hill Burial Ground ((Delaware, Hunterdon County, New Jersey), J. Heath marker; photographed 27 May 2007 by Helen Maliszewski.

Mary [--?--]1

d. 1806
Marriage*Mary [--?--] married John Heath, son of Andrew Heath and Mary [--?--]. 
Death*Mary Heath died in 1806.1,2 
Tombstone-Text*Her tombstone is inscribed with:
M. Heath / D 1806
3 
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.3

Family

John Heath b. c 1725, d. 1818
Children
Last Edited27 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S342] Louise H. Tunison and Althea F. Courtot, The Heath Family of Hunterdon County, New Jersey (n.p.: n.pub., April 1977), 37.
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 24.
  3. [S1672] Pine Hill Burial Ground ((Delaware, Hunterdon County, New Jersey), M. Heath marker; photographed 27 May 2007 by Helen Maliszewski.

Sarah Fox1,2

b. 31 July 1781
FatherPeter Fox b. 18 Oct 1756, d. 1836
MotherElizabeth Boss
Birth*Sarah Fox was born on 31 July 1781, daughter of Peter Fox and Elizabeth Boss.2 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 23.

William Fox1,2

b. 11 July 1783
FatherPeter Fox b. 18 Oct 1756, d. 1836
MotherElizabeth Boss
Birth*William Fox was born on 11 July 1783, son of Peter Fox and Elizabeth Boss.2 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 23.

Deborah Fox1,2

b. 20 June 1785
FatherPeter Fox3 b. 18 Oct 1756, d. 1836
MotherElizabeth Boss
Birth*Deborah Fox was born on 20 June 1785, daughter of Peter Fox and Elizabeth Boss.2 
Marriage*Deborah Fox married Richard Opdyke, son of Richard Opdyke and Grace Thatcher, on 16 January 1808 at Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 
Last Edited4 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 23.
  3. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for Richard Opdyke-Deborah Foxe, married 16 Jan 1808; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 166; Hunterdon County Clerk.

Mahlon Fox1,2

b. 30 July 1787
FatherPeter Fox b. 18 Oct 1756, d. 1836
MotherElizabeth Boss
Birth*Mahlon Fox was born on 30 July 1787, son of Peter Fox and Elizabeth Boss.2 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [S856] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown ((Frenchtown, NJ, Hunterdon Independent, 1893 - 1897), http://www.raub-and-more.com/baptown), 23.

Nathaniel Thatcher1

FatherJonas Thatcher b. c 1750, d. 11 Oct 1808
MotherSarah Lake
(Heir) WillIn Jonas Thatcher's will dated 11 October 1808 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Nathaniel Thatcher was named as an heir; Thatcher, Jonas, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Sarah, plantation whereon I now dwell for 3 years; also sufficiency of meat and grain, with wagons, plow, etc., 2 cows and 2 horses, and household furniture for her use and her family, in lieu of her dower. Son, Jonas, when 21 and wife, Sarah, the west end of my home plantation, joining lands of John Severns, Peter Prall, Evan Godown and Cornelius Lake (100 acres), jointly; after wife's decease, son, Jonas, said 100 acres. Should said son, Jonas, die without issue, said land to be sold and proceeds divided between my 6 daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Rachel, Hannah and Ruth. Said 6 daughters, residue of my home plantation, to be sold and proceeds divided between them. Son, Nathaniel, £10; also £40 to be divided among his children, when youngest is 18. Daughter, Hannah, an outset equal to that given my married daughters. Daughter, Ruth, bed and bedding and to be raised and schooled at expense of my wife and son, Jonas. Executors - friend, Henry Trimmer, and son, Jonas Thatcher. Witnesses - Cornelius Lake, John Sergent, Godfrey Rockefellow. Proved Nov. 3, 1808.2 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [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), page 332.

Elizabeth Thatcher1

FatherJonas Thatcher b. c 1750, d. 11 Oct 1808
MotherSarah Lake
(Heir) WillIn Jonas Thatcher's will dated 11 October 1808 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Elizabeth Thatcher was named as an heir; Thatcher, Jonas, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Sarah, plantation whereon I now dwell for 3 years; also sufficiency of meat and grain, with wagons, plow, etc., 2 cows and 2 horses, and household furniture for her use and her family, in lieu of her dower. Son, Jonas, when 21 and wife, Sarah, the west end of my home plantation, joining lands of John Severns, Peter Prall, Evan Godown and Cornelius Lake (100 acres), jointly; after wife's decease, son, Jonas, said 100 acres. Should said son, Jonas, die without issue, said land to be sold and proceeds divided between my 6 daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Rachel, Hannah and Ruth. Said 6 daughters, residue of my home plantation, to be sold and proceeds divided between them. Son, Nathaniel, £10; also £40 to be divided among his children, when youngest is 18. Daughter, Hannah, an outset equal to that given my married daughters. Daughter, Ruth, bed and bedding and to be raised and schooled at expense of my wife and son, Jonas. Executors - friend, Henry Trimmer, and son, Jonas Thatcher. Witnesses - Cornelius Lake, John Sergent, Godfrey Rockefellow. Proved Nov. 3, 1808.2 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S47] Donald McCarthy, Personal Ancestor File of Donald McCarthy - 06 Nov 1998 ((Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1998)).
  2. [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), page 332.