'A HISTORY OF THE ldTennent Church SECOND EDITION: CONTAINING A Connected vStory of the Church's Life, Sketches of its Pastors, Biographical References to its Members, All its Earlier Record Lists, Full Quotations of its Earlier Historical Records, A Complete List of Burials in all its Graveyards, Many of its Local Traditions, Most of its Important Illustrations and Maps. An Account of the Battle of Monmouth, And a Large Collection of Genealogical Notes. COMPILED BY Rev. Frank R, Symmes, FIFTEENTH PASTOR. CRANBURV, N. J., George W. Burroughs, Printer. f\ ^f Taken from the State topographical maps of George H. Cook aud C. C. Vermeule. AUTHOR'S NOTE. The title page shows what this book is. As a second edition of The Histor}- of Old Tennent it is a rewriting of the first, much the same in matter and arrangement ; but corrections have been made, and very much new material added, with a few changes in form throughout. Also a number of new pictvires and maps will be found in this print ; but the author regrets that, though seeking for it, he was unable to find and obtain a picture of Rev. Robert Ro}-. The author has performed this work amid his bus}- pastoral and ministerial duties, and can lay no claim to studied elegance of language. He has sought rather, with much care and review, to be exact and accurate, but even in this respect does not claim that the book is absolutely perfect, for unknown mistakes might be discovered. Nor is it claimed that the book is exhaustively complete, for the stud}- is one that is almost interminable especially as to family history. The author is much indebted to Rev. Allen H. Brown, Rev. Henry G. Smith and many others for assistance afforded, materials furnished, and for loans granted ; and especially to James Steen, Eatontown, N. J., for aid in gen- ealogical research. To the List of Authorities the reader is referred for further study in Old Tennent history :— and to these authorities the author hereby makes due acknowledgment for their invaluable help. Trusting that the book may prove of some value and interest to students in its line, it is sent out on its way. Frank R. Symmes. Tennent, N. J. June, 1904. LIST OF AUTHORITIES. Records of the Old Tennent Church. The Log College Archibald Alexander. Constitutional History of Presbyterian Church in the United States of America Charles Hodge. Records of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. History of the Presbyterian Church in America .... Richard Webster. History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland . . Robert Wodrow. History of the Presbyterian Chi:rch in Trenton, N. J John Hall. Annals of the American Pulpit William B. Sprague. History of the Old Scots Church Henry Goodwin Smith. Various Historical Sketches Allen H. Brown. Historical Sketch of Monmouth Presbytery Joseph G. Symmes. Minutes of the Presbytery of New Brunswick. Minutes of the Synod of New Jersey. Minutes of the General Assembly. Minutes of the Presbytery of Monmouth. Contributions to Early History of Perth Amboy . . . Wm. A. Whitehead. Contributions to P^ast Jersey History Wm. A. Whitehead. History of Monmouth County, N. J Franklin Ellis. Court Records in Monmouth County, N. J. Life and Times of Rev. Richard Baxter Wm. Orme. Brick Church Memorial (Marlboro, N. J.) Theodore W. Wells. Memoirs of Rev. David Brainerd Jonathan Edwards. Life of John Brainerd Thomas Brainerd. Publications of New Jersey Historical Society. Historical Sermons Archibald P. Cobb. Manual of the Village Presbyterian Church, Freehold, N.J. Presbyterian Church in Jamesburg, N. J Benjamin S. Everitt. Presbyterian Church in Allentown, N. J George Swain. Records of the Presbyterian Church in Manalapan. Papers in Library of Princeton Theological Seminary. Collections in the Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia. Records of the Descendants of John Foreman Wm. P. Forman. New Aberdeen James Steen. Historical Notes on Presbyterian Church in Shrewsbury . Rufus Taylor. History of Freehold Presbyterian Church, Charlton, N. Y. . R. H. Stearns. Biography of George Whitefield Joseph Belcher. Indians of New Jersey Wm. Nelson. Historical Lectures by D. V. McLean. History of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Edwin Salter. Old Times in Old Monmouth, printed by James S. Yard. Genealogical Papers James Steen. Old Stone Church (Cohansey) Epher Whitaker. History of Leacock (Pa.) Presbyterian Church P.J. Timlow. New Jersey Archives. HISTORY OF THE OLD TENNENT CHURCH. CHAPTER I. ORGANIZATION. Near the center of the rich agricultural county of Monmouth iu New Jersey .stands an old church building of colonial style and im- posing appearance, attracting the attention of pa.s.sengers in trains on the nearb}^ Pennsylvania railroad, and the interest of constant visitors who enter its doors and enroll their names in the register on the church desk, and who usually come by carriage on the Freehold- Englishtown road crossing the Manalapan and Patton's Corner road. This sanctuary, now widely known as Old Tennent, is a relic and a witness, a land-mark and a monument. It is a treasured heritage from stern and sturdy .servants of God transmitted to their descend- ants through a number of generations, testilying to the history of a rugged faith in the eternal word of the Lord and of a noble and stead- fast adherence to principle. This house is the proof positive of the sacred past speaking to the observing present. That splendid pro- foimd document, the Declaration of Independence, a parchment care- fully preserved under glass is fading in its ink, and possibly will soon need to be deposited in a dark case to preserve the clear strong chir- ography of its precious page ; but Old Tennent edifice was standing twenty-five years before the Declaration was written, and through all the years since has stood expo.sed to the weather of storm and sun and wind, straight and strong to-day, and good for many years more if with God's providence her children will love her with faithful care. As has been said this old building stands for an old organization or church, which has more than once changed its title or designating name. The present corporate name of the church is "The First Presbyterian Church of the County of Monmouth." Its earliest for- mation is called the "Old Scots Church." Afterwards, for more than one hundred years it was known as the "Freehold Church," and 8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. under this name it aajuired its reputation. But in memory of the saintly John Tennent, and of the long and efficient services of his brother William Tennent, Jr., as pastors, it took the name of the "Tennent Church." By this name it has ])een enrolled in the lists of the General Assembly since 1859. This avoids confusing this church with the one organized in Freehold village in 1838, and which now is incorporated "The F'irst Presbyterian Church of Freehold, N. J." And finally, from the dignity of its great age and its inter- esting historical association it has l)een colloquially styled "The Old Tennent Church. " Thus following the successive stages of its history it might consistently be called The Scots-Freehold-Tennent Church. And though designated by all these different names its histor\- is that of a continuous organization. The history of a rural church is largely composed of an account of its organization, a description of its edifices, a record of its pastors, a story of its worshiping families, and a narrative of its local events. In this respect an increasing interest gathers aroimd Old Tennent, ecclesiastical, genealogical and historical. That Old Tennent had an origin, and .somehow in process of time an organization, is certain. But it is impossible to make a precise, correct, and authentic state- ment as to just when, where and how the organization was effected. Probably it will never thus be exactly known. Conjecti:res can easih' be made and appear very plausible ; but they are sometimes mis- leading, and .sometimes diminish the credibility of a historian's page. Inferences are of value only .so far as the reasons or arguments for them are .set forth by the presentation of pertinent facts. In this strain much of the story of Old Tennent's organization must be told, for in the ab.sence of positive statement there are nevertheless .some relevant facts from which inferences may be drawn that will form a story that approaches being irrefutable. The.se facts are : First: Old Tennent was of Scotch origin. Freehold township was largely .settled In- Scotcli i:)eoj)le, which suggests Old Tennent's extraction. But this fact is settled by the explicit statement of Wil- liam Tennent, Jr., writing from Freehold, Oct. 11, 1744, to Rev. Mr. Prince of Boston. In that letter he describes the character of the re- vival at that time in Freehold, and he makes this historical paragraph, — "This place lies .southwest from New York, and is distant from it about fift_\- miles. It was the first in the East Jersey, on the west ORGANIZATION. 9 side of the Raritan river, which was settled with a gospel ministry. This was owing, under God, to the agency of some Scotch people that came to it ; among whom there was none so painful in this bless- ed undertaking as one Walter Ker, who, in the year 1685, for his faithful and conscientious adherence to God and his truth, as professed by the Church of Scotland, was there apprehended and sent to this country, under a sentence of perpetual banishment. By which it appears that the devil and his instruments lost their aim in sending him from home, where it is unlikely he could ever have been so ser- viceable to Christ's kingdom as he has been here. He is yet alive, and bles.sed be God, he is flourishing in his old age, being in his 88th year." At the clo.se of this letter Mr. Tennent's church officers add, "ATTESTATION to the preceding Account by the Ruling Elders and Deacons of the Congregation of Freehold. "We the subscribers. Rul- ing Elders and Deacons of the Presbyterian congregation of Freehold, having had perfect knowledge of the circumstances of this place, some of us from the first settling of it, and others of a long time, do give our testimony to the truth in general, of the above letter of our Rev. pastor. May the Eord make the same of use for carrying on his glorious work begun in these lands, and make the name of the dear- est Jesus glorious from the rising to the setting sun. Walter Ker, Robert Cumming, David Rhea, John Hendenson, William Ker, Samuel Ker. Freehold, in New Jersey, October iith, 1744." ( r.oo; college .Apndx,) Thus Wm. Tennent's statement was founded on the testimony of living witnesses, Walter Ker in particular, who might be styled The Father of Old Tennent. That the Scotch were persecuted for loyalty to their church is a matter of hi.story. From Wm. Tennent's state- ment it is not improbable to suppose that more than one that wor- shiped in the Old vScots meeting house had been a .'^ad witness of such atrocious work as that of Viscount John Graham fClaverhouse) and his dragoons, and of the horril)le tortures and dreadful sufferings of the pri.soners in the damp and foul Dunottar Castle ; and had heard "the piteous prayers" of their Covenanter brethren, (n-^d wodiow ) The Covenanters were chiefly Scotch Presbyterians that hated and opposed prelacy. They believed that Christ is the head of the church, and the authority in all true religion, and that no man could usurp these prerogatives. The\- would iKjt unite in woisliip that was led lo HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. and governed by so-called functionaries. Therefore they refused to conform to the zealous effort of King Charles the Ilnd to impose the rites and modes of prelatic worship upon them. Di.sobedience to the king's order by these non-conforming Presbyterians was especially manifested in their attendance on "conventicles," or gatherings for worship apart from the established church, and often held in private houses or in retired glens. This opposition to the king's will was the cause of a bitter and bloody persecution of twenty-eight years, from 1660 to 1688. "The Highland Watch, as it was called, was let loose upon the country (Scotland) : its inhabitants were spoiled of their goods ; cast into prisons, banished, and sold as slaves ; and multitudes of them shot in cold blood, and otherwise butchered, sometimes with, and sometimes without, form of law." (orme.) Some have estimated that during these twenty-eight years about 18,000 people were either banished or put to death. During the summer of 1685, in the period of the " Killing times " .so called, about one hundred men and women were imprisoned in Dunottar Castle, a strong fortress in eastern Scotland, built on a great rock looking out over the North Sea. It is now in ruins. Here these people were shut up in a vault which "was ankle deep in mire, with but one window overlooking the sea. They were without any conveniences for sitting, leaning or lying, and, indeed, so full was the place, that little more than sitting room was afforded. Stifled for want of air, stinted for both food and water * "^^ * * many died, and others became afflicted with diseases." (whitehead ) And when several attempted to escape, some were retaken and subjected to excruciating torture by having matches put between their fingers and kept burning for three hours. The scars of these and other barbarous tortures were carried by the persecuted ones through after life. This reminds one of the story of the " Black Hole " in India, seventy years later. Toward the close of the summer these Dunnottar prisoners were marched down to Eeith, most of them on foot, "and their hands tied behind their back with small cords," making a weary journey of six- ty-six miles after their dreadful incarceration. Previous to this, a certain George Scot, laird of Pitlochie, having been fined and imprisoned a number of times for the sake of his relig- ion, determined to sail for the plantations in East Jersey, seeking to find there a refuge from the troublous times in his native land. Per- mission was granted him by the authorities to pass from the kingdom ORGANIZATION. ii "without any Let, Impediiueut, or Molestation." He chartered a ves.sel,'"the Henry and Franci.s, of Newcastle, a ship of 350 tons, and twent}' great guns, Richard Hutton, master," or captain. Then he publicly announced his purpose of sailing to the colonies, and invited and solicited others who were of his mind, and like him persecuted, to take passage along with him. Scot's project was cjuite extensive. He put out a volume of 272 pages under the title "The Model of the Government of the Province of East New-Jensey in America; and en- couragement for such as design to be concerned there." (read in n. j. Hist. .soc. Collections. Vol. I.) Many joiucd Scot's company. Most of the Dun- ottar prisoners, then lying in the tol booth at Leith, were sentenced to perpetual banishment to America, because they tenaciously and con- .scientiously held to their religious principles. A considerable portion of them was transferred as a gift to the laird of Pitlochie; that is, he was to carry them to America and there dispose of them so as to re- ceive their passage money. But veril}', in this way, he was acting as a quasi deliverer to these poor persecuted and mutilated prisoners. The vessel set sail from the port of L,eith on September 5, 1685, having on board in all about 200 persons, of whom 72 are said to have been banished prisoners. One historian relates how these prisoners .suffered on shipboard by being disturbed in their worship under deck by the captain causing great planks to be thrown down among them. The voj'age was sadly disastrous. A sickness of virulent fever broke out, e.specially among the pri.soners; but also among the passengers and crew. About 60 people died, and their bodies were committed to the deep. George Scot and his wife were among this number. John Johnstone, .son-in-law (to be) to George Scot, took his place in directing the voyage, and in disposing of the so-called prisoners. The captain proposed then to sail to Virginia or to Jamaica; but the winds .set toward New Jer.sey, and there on its shores, probably near Perth Amboy, the vcs.sel finally arrived near the middle of December 1685, after a voyage of about 100 days. Many if not all of the prisoners were, in process of time, cited before the legal authorities of the prov- ince, and settlements made for their passage money; after which they went free. Whitehead, in his book "Contributions to East Jer.sey History" p. 28^:29, gives the names of nearly one hundred i)er.sons that came to New Jensey on the "Henry and Francis" with George Scot's company, and this list may be compared with some names in the early histor}- of Old Scots. 12 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. A goodly number of those that came in the ship "Henry and Fran- cis" moved to New England, and some returned to Scotland. Some evidently settled in Monmouth County. Walter Ker, as Whitehead says, "may have been a passenger with Scot." Beyond a doubt some of these passengers and prisoners joined in the formation of the church .society of those who finally built the Old Scots meeting house. The name of George Scot, the Scotch Covenanter extraction, the names of the church officers, and the early name of "Free Hill" given to the eminence on which the old building stood, are all in line of the outcome of George Scot's enterprise. It is an exceedingly difficult matter to positively identify persons in the records of the pa.st because of the wide possibility of mistake in making all references to them, in location, chronology and circumstance, corroborate ; never- theless James Steen, in his valuable sketch "New Aberdeen," has unquestionably e.stabli.shed the fact that John Johnstone, son-in-law and companion to George Scot on his disastrous voyage, is the same man whose name is mentioned first, as one of the acting trustees in the deed for Old Scots ground given by Alex. Napier 1727 : — and therefore his name .stands with Walter Ker's as a charter promoter of Old Tennent. In the aforesaid deed the name of Peter Watson is mentioned .second as acting trustee for Old Scots. In a letter to his cou.sin in Aug. 1684, (quoted in Scots Model) he Said "There are here vcry good religious people. They go under the name of Independents, but are most like the Presbyterians, only they will not receive every- body into their society. We have a great need of good and faithful ministers, and I wish to God, that there would come some over here ; they can live as well and have as much as in Scotland, and more than many get. We have none within all the Province of East Jersey except one who is a preacher in Newark ; there were one or two preachers more in the province, but they are dead, and now the peo- ple they meet together every Sabbath-day and read and pray and sing psalms in their meeting-houses." Steen, in a .separate sketch, also identifies this man and points out that his Presbyterian churchly influence in Monmouth County antedated that of Walter Ker ; and that his wife's name was Agnes, and he had .sons William, Gawen, and David. If that Gawen Watson was the same as the one who married Euphame , who owned a pew in Old Tennent for many years, who died Aug. 24, 1771, aged . . ' - :.\-/j f^^ •■ -v//^' AvA>v/ - ^..-^^.Z ,:.,r ,. ....uVt^^-^/in.-i'- '■ ///^./ /^-./ / /:"?/ v*^ ■ -'//uH ■^ o ;;■-_,,;. .,. . ■, -' '//^aa^/-^ '. - -■ ' ■ , '■/ ■■'^■■//''^...y v.- X-.:- ■■.'-■,' ■ -/ '-. , .- './^..•.. ,. ; ..... .^y-:... . . >.' . -t / ^^ /■■ / '''"^..^: — ^— — KARLV CorXTV COURT RECORDS ABOUT OLD SCOTS CHURCH AND JOHN BOYD. EDIFICES. 29 house may be Recorded Ordered l)y this Cort yt It be Recorded as foUoweth. The Meeting House tor Relidgous Worship belonging to the Prot- istant discenters Called yf Presbeterions of ye town of Freehold In ye County of Monmouth in ye Province of New Jarsey is Scituate built lying & being at & upon a pece of Rising grownd or little hill Com- monly known & Called by the nane of free hill In sd town." This recording" of the meeting house gave to the Old Scots people a sort of charter and title of possession together, as Rev. H. G. Smith says that it gave to these Presbyterians "an endorsement by the constituted authorities of their ownership and their rights to own." Of the men mentioned in this recording, Walter Ker was he of whom Wm. Tennent speaks, that he came over in 16S5 banished for religion's sake. He was then about twenty-nine years of age. He .seems to have served indentures for four years, when Thomas Parr, brick maker, deeded to him March 2, 1689-90 "the 30 acres of head- land coming to him." He became a land-holder as his name in early deeds may show, in Mataw'an, in Topanemus, and near the Old Ten- nent church. Once he is spoken of thus, "John Reid of Hortencie to Walter Ker of the same place," intimating a place where he once lived 1698. He has left a large list of descendants of whom three at least became preachers, Rev. Nathan Ker, Goshen, N. Y., Rev. Jacob Ker, Somerset Co., Md., and Rev. Frank M. Ker, Hempstead, Eong Island, (str Appoidix. ) He was evidently a man of decided opinions and force of character. He and his sons were active elders and deacons in the church. He passed the years of his early life amid the sad scenes of persecution in his native land ; but by the mercy of God he w^as given to be a man serviceable in promoting the Christian religion in this Old Tennent region, and to be a witness in his declining years of the glorious scenes of "The Great Awakening" in America. Smith says, "Walter Ker came from the Parish of Dalsert, Eanarkshire, and was banished two days before Pitlochie's expedition sailed through the influence of the curate of the Parish, Joseph Clelland." About one-half mile cast of the present Old Tennent church on a wooded and hilly point of ground, his grave stone may still be seen bearing a unique inscription which testifies to the esteem in which he was held in character and in worth, and also suggests the strong .scriptural faith of his friends in Christian eschatology. W9^^ TOMBSTONlv OF WALTER KKR IN 1S97. (I, K. Cheeseiiiati, Photographer. I EDIFICES. 31 The tombstone is of "finned-grained sandstone" and the letters are neath- and clearly cut, and may still be easily read, thus : "Here lies what's Mortal of Walter Ker Deceased June loth 174S in yt- 92 3'ear of his age who long with Patience Bore lifes heav\' load willing to spend & to be spent for God the noble Portrait in a line to paint he Breath'd a heather liv'd & Dy'd a saint Here sleeps in peace the aged sire's Dust Till the glad Trump arouse the sleeping Just." ^^^^^^^^ /Wi^ His autograph here given is taken from the deed of 1727, when he was about seventy years of age. William Ronnol (or RonneH was an early .settler. A William Ronald (possibly the same name), came over by or before Dec. i, 1684, and was registered "in the Secretary's books of Records, " and indentured for four years. William Ronald made his will 1709, mak- ing his wife Helen executrix, and names his .sons John, William, and James, and daughters Euphame, Janet, Helen and Sophia. In 1712 John bought land on Doctor's Creek, near Allentown. Patrick Imly is po.s.sibly to be identified with the one that was a grantee in the Matawan tract and landing ; and that acquired land on Doctor's Creek, Allentown ; and that left de.'^cendants Robert, William, and Parthenia. The N. J. Archives show the name spelled variously, and yet doubtless the same person. The Philadelphia Presbytery was the first one formed in America. Some claim that its first meeting about wdiich anything is officially known, was held in Old Scots' church Dec. 29, 1706, wdien it or- dained John Boyd, the first known virtual pastor of the church ; and for this reason great honor and interest have been attached to the spot. Steen questions this assertion, and gives a number of argu- ments to show wdiy it could not have been so. The official records of this Presbytery o])en in the midst of the account of the examina- tion and ordination of John Boyd, as the first leaf of the record is missing, and doubtless irrecoverably lost, to the extreme .sorrow of the Presbyterian Church in this country. And therefore it can not be positivel\- affirmed at what place that meeting was held. 32 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. There is a deed still carefully treasured by the church, dated June I, 1727, given by Alexander Neiper to John Johnston, Senr. Esq., Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Senr., Patrick Imlay, Senr., Archibald Creige and Richard Watson for a lot of ground five chains square, or two and one-half acres, {^sec Appendix). To this deed an agree- ment is added and signed at a later date, March 27, 1728, thus, "Be- fore the signeing & sealing of this Deed the within Mentioned persons Doth all promise that them theire heirs and Every of them shall use the said Land for a buring Yard and to Keep a prisbteran Meeting and for No Other Use the sade Alexander Nipper his heires Exetor shall Not be troubled with No taueran Nor No Residentar on the said tract of Land," and this is signed by Walter Ker, Archibald Creige, Richard Watson, and Charles Gordon. The land was sold "for and in consideration of a competent Sum of money," and a sort of rent was to be paid, thus, "Yeilding & Paying therefore Yearly & every Year for ye Said Tract of Land unto him ye Sd. Alexander Nepier, his Heirs & Assigns a corn of Peper or the value thereof at or upon every 25th day of March for ever hereafter in Lieu & instead of all other Services »& Demands." Perhaps this means that the land w^as virtually given to the church. A number of graves had already been made around the church, and the agreement subjoined was perhaps an effort made to have the ground preserved sacred. Of the men therein named, Steen says of John Johnston that he had been a drug- gist in Edinburgh, married Eupham, daughter of George Scot, April 18, 1686 after coming to this country, and by her came into posses- sion of a large tract of land of thousands of acres. He practiced medicine, and was prominent as a public official. He had six sons, John, Andrew, William, James, George, and Lewis (William and James died young), and seven daughters only two of whom were married : and a large and respected posterity followed. He died at Perth Amboy Sep. 6, 1732 in his 71st year. Archibald Craige may possibly be identified with the one who came over under Lord Neil Campbell Dec. 1685, whose list includes and spells, John, James, Archibald, and Orsella Graige ; and with the one named among the grantees of the Matawan tract 1701 ; and with the one named in a deed April 10, 1702, "John Craige of Amboy to his sou Archibald Craige, for a lot in Monmouth Co., on Spotsw^ood Brook ;" this w^ould be in Old Tennent locality. He died March 6, 175 1, aged 73 years, and was buried in Old Scots vard. Richard Watson was another EDIFICES. 33 son of Peter, beside those mentioned in Chapter I. Alexander Nei- per was possibl}' the one that came over in 16S4 and indentured for four years. He was Presbyterian, then Quaker, then Epi.scopalian. He appears to have been father-in-law to Peter Watson. This Old Scots ground had been granted to Alexander Neiper Feb. 5, 1697, by deed of sale "from John Reid Esqr. Deceased of Horten- sie." John Reid was a map-drawer of the province, and subse- quently became its Surveyor-general. He had one son, Jolni, who went to Westchester and practiced law. One of his daughters, Anna, married Capt. John Anderson of Monmouth : the other daughter, Helena, married Rev. John Bartow of Westchester, N. Y. ; another daughter died in infancy. John Reid had a brother Andrew. Also he had a brother, James, who hacl sons Samuel and John, and who c 0-, Q ""^D S ^^^A^g //oo ^fcres ^ CM -;: ence ^^^d ' ~ ~ - - - . ~ft^^^' A-i \ ConiainiiiQ ^/-^Z "^- . • -^ yioo -^'C/itJ^. • £ Aia/:> of iti Sccicf, Mediny LlU Loi. ' ■aiicliu^o dugrees mo^cArorlk^rl,, /CnCAs. a^i^^l ]pfr< Chanv from WkUer75enhUs JVorth ^''' fi'cHs-^^^'j; "iR't^r'^ t^^^s^^i! V727 _ ^ ^■fob^'^"'^ DnhcL ffr^ur,c I ^1-7 7 / ■> . Ul^i hy rpe tvll^-oni Me .Jif.ua.1 ^/o.canc^ ^ jo/ VctMcaUciL //?e /2 ,7 OctoUA. /Sib.. J Oo -M J. lEast 5 Cks. Map of old Scots Groiiud. 34 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. has had many descendants in Old Tennent congregation. According to Whitehead "Hortensia" was a tract of 200 acres of Land given to John Reid for his services in drawing maps. It was situated in Mon- mouth County on the east branch of Hope River. This plot of two and a half acres of ground at Old Scots was held in ])eaceable possession by the congregation for many years. In 1S15, on the i2th of October, J. H. Newell, D. Sur., resurveyed this ground, and made a map, showing the original lines. Within this are the lines of the cemetery which then enclosed ninety-four hundreds of an acre. Oct. I, 1S16, the trustees of Old Tennent church (Thomas Hender- son, M. D., being President of the Board) sold to Garret I. Coven- hoven one acre and a half of this ground for the sum of $90, "money of the United States." The deed stipulated that the whole plot of ground was .sold to Mr. Covenhoven "excepting and reserving out of the same one acre which has been occupied and used for a burying ground by the presbyterian Congregation aforesaid for seventy or eighty years past, and is to be and remain for that u.se and purpose forever hereafter." The trustees of Old Tennent claimed the right of selling this ground, as they stated in the deed "by virtue of a deed of sale from under the hand and seal of Alexander Neiper bearing date the first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and twenty-seven which deed has been duly proved and re- corded," and also "by virtue of possession the said Congregation not having had any Legal claim vSet up against the said lot or any part thereof since the date of the aforesaid deed and having enjoyed the peacible quiet and undisturbed possession thereof for about ninety years." Thomas Henderson signed this deed " and affixed the Seal of the Said Corporation" to it. This deed is recorded in the County Clerk's office at Freehold, N. J., in Book Z, page 28S. The state- ments made in this deed, as they are above quoted, form a part of the argument that Old Tennent church is one continuous organization with Old Scots. From 1816, it appears, the Old Scots burying-ground has remained the same in area as it is at this present day, namely about one acre. In this Old Scots cemetery are a number of memorial tal)lets of brown sandstone, the forms and inscriptions of which are antique. How interesting and helpful in our stud}- of tho.se times it would have been if all the graves had been thus marked, and bearing items of familv historv. Among the oldest mav be noted that of William EDIFICES. 35 Redford and his wife Margaret, telling that they came from North Brittain 1682. The State Secretary's Records show that they came with seven children from Frier Shaw in Tiveodaill, that he was a husbandman, and that he was "to have 100 a. rent free for 10 yrs." in East New Jersey. How long services continued in Old Scots church is not known. The Miiuites of the Board of Trustees of the College of New Jersey (Princeton) for a meeting held in the college Aug. 2, 1785, show that there was produced an extract from the will of William McConky of Monmouth county dated Oct. 9, 1760, as follows : — "First I give and bequeath the interest of the sum of one hundred pounds for the support of a Presbyterian minister at the Scotch Meet- ing-house in Freehold ; and this aforesaid sum to be committed to the care of the Trustees ; likewise this aforesaid sum if not continuing in that u.se, it is to be given for the support of poor scholars at the Col- lege of New Jersey. Likewise I do give and bequeath the sum of one hiuulred pounds to ni}' cousin Samuel McConky son of Samuel for the use of college learning ; and if not put to that use, to return likewise for the support of poor scholars at the College of New Jersey. I do likewi.se give and bequeath the sum of one hundred pounds for the support of poor scholars at the College of New Jersey." Then the college trustees "Resolved that Mr. Woodhull be author- ized and impowered to negotiate the business and to settle the legacies mentioned therein to be appropriated to the purpose of educating poor scholars at this college, with the said Wm. McConky" etc. (i. e. the Wm. McConky to whom administration of the other William's estate had been granted). Mr. Woodhull was asked to request Gen. Forman to assist in the above negotiation, and to report to the next session. In coiuiection willi this the records of the Trustees of Old Tennent read, for April 50, 1790, that "The money by tlie said will connnitted to the care of the Trustees which is oiie hundred pounds was put on loan to Derick Sutphin and a bond taken therefor ])ayable to this Board with legal interest from the sixth day of february seventeen hundred and eighty .seven." This money was sulisequently paid to the Trustees and the_\- ])ut it out again on interest Nov. S, 1791. The significance of these records, in regard to continued service at Old Scots, may be inferred. 1* \ '"^K*^ '.prill MCT"- UlNM'-^C^ 'wi f * REDFORD TOMBSTONK IX OLD SCOTS YARD, IN 1S95. EDIFICES. 37 The second house for worship in the histor}- of Old Tennent was not erected on the Old Scots ground, but about five miles directly south on an eminence called "White Hill," the name probably mean- ing White (oak) Hill from the numerous oak trees on and around it. The chief reasons perhaps for this second building were the enlarge- ment of the congregation, and the settling of a large portion of the members around what is now Freehold town, and Tennent, and to- ward Manalapan. Rev. H. G. Smith, in his Old Scots History, says that in 1727 the church obtained a permit from the Crown for this proposed building, and that this permit was in existence some years ago but seems now to have disappeared. This permit, or a copy of it, may possibly have been among the papers destroyed b_v the de- plorable fire of iS6g. On the first page of the Congregational Records, (which are the earliest that Old Tennent now possesses and of which in some places the edges of the leaves are broken off or so stained that the writing is now illegible) may be seen what arrangements were made for this second building, thus : — "The Minutes of Freehold Congregation Begun Tuesday June 9th, 1730." "June 9th afd. the Congregation Met and Chose John Henderson to be their Clerk, and Charles Gordon, Timothy Lloyd, Jonathan For- man, Robert Cumming & John Henderson as helps to Waltar Ker & John Hutton Elders, or to Represent the Congregation. Capt. Archibald Craig & William Ker Chosen for Trustees for the Money that The Congregation has in Bank." "Willm. Ker & Samuel Ker Chosen to Act as Deacons or to take Care of the Collections untill Deacons be Ordained." "Monday July 20th The Elders & Representatives above Mentioned Met at the House of Charles Gordon and Agreed to build a Meeting House between William Kers Barrs & Rockey Hill Bridge Also that the Revd. Mr. John rennents Year l^egin the 15th Day of April last past viz 1730." "August the 3th at a Meeting of the Congregation at Willm. Kers, It was Agreed that the Service be one Sabbath at the Upper Meeting House & the other at the Lower Meeting Hou.se and .so to Continue Successively ; Also that all Diligence be Used to get Subscriptions for the Building the Meeting House & that the Old Or lower Meet- ing House be Repaired With all the Haste that can be. William Ker & John Henderson to be Clear of all Charges towards the Old Meet- 38 HISTORY OF OLD TEXNENT. ing House in Consideration of their Charges in going to New-Castle Preshetrie ; Tliat John Hutton bring in his Acconipt of Charges that he was at in his going to Synods & Presbetries &c. for the Congre- gation and that Said Acconipt he paid out of the Collection Money." "Saturday August the 29th 1730 the Elders & Representatives Met at House of David Rhe & Chose for Undertake! s or Managers in Building the Meeting House at Wni. Kers Jonathan Forman, Timothy Lloyd, Archibald Craig, David Rhe, William Ker and John Henderson who is to go on in Building with all the Speed possible after this Sowing-time is Over and the Congregation is to give each Man their Bill or Bond to the Said Mannagers to enable them to go on with the Work." "The Meeting House to be made Forty feet Long and Thirty feet Wide and Each of the Builders to have One Seat in it above their Common Due." The work on this second sanctuary must have prospered well, for by the next springtime it was sufficiently finished for the holding of services ; and in that first service Margaret Ker. daughter of Wm., was "the first Baptized in the New Meeting House," as the Baptis- mal Records show (see Appendix.) Concerning this new meeting house the Congregational Record has these further items : — "April 18, 1731 was the first Time that there was Service in the New Meeting House on White Hill." "May 2th 1731 Charles Gordon was Ordained an Elder of this Con- gregatn. Jonathan Forman & Archibald Craig Esqrs. & Timothy Lloyd having Declined Serving as Mannagers in Carying on the Meeting Hou.se Aaron Mattisr)n of his own free Will Served And the Said Mattison together with David Rhe William Ker and John Hen- derson, carry wliole ^■' '■■ tllcPcWS /"19O. * UUBgerS to have the priveledge of one Sitting at the Table ( besides "'= Elders or Deacons) in consideration of their Carrying on the Work of the Meeting Mouse." "April i3tli 1734 The Congregation Chose The EDIFICES. 39 ^'■^0(£ ^S3M y-pu> M >2 to n a. ^'IIV^V" Si 2- ^ ? O N.' h. 3 - 3 ^ ^ ^ ^ 3 :?i ^s ^ V3 ^ ^ -i aS 1 •Si, ^ 0^ 1; • ">: 1^^ ^l h^ R ^j V o"* J' ^ ^\^ 0- Z i>Ns ^ c' i^^ ri ^.^ 5^ 3 ^ :5 p i:^ :? 3 >*$. '* S Ssi ^ 5 ^ ^ 3 N, 1 1 -^ w ^ •^-". ^sj^ :f^ Ki^ ^^^^ ■^ Sssjj k *^ !0 M i^ " ^ ^1 AV.y iv^g' /Cajpic) -^^j ^^llY ■0/ -A^ iur)n> ■0/ ■■S3' •bj: -'^^•H'^W ■f7 7 — p^o/7 ^.y/^^'.'-J. Se*t 3^ 33 31 3/ 50 jSea>.^- 'WHVl^.^x Key £S. A^rorx M^tUson jf g . l:)eKyi(i K/ie £vi'udow Diagram of Pews iu 1734 i" t'le First Church Bi.iU en While Hill 40 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. tbllovving Persons * =•= viz. Robert Cununing, David Rhe, Wil- liam Ker, Joseph Ker ^>- is ft. ■5 S S 1 £ !:^ f^? '^l ^^ ^i §^ to • ft S ^ S^ g Ii ^ ^ 2 si Si' ?l 5 • SO - i :3 ^ Si. -c- OJ iO' > - ^ ^il ^1 :^3 o ' 1^ ^1 a. 2 1 "^ ^ a .^ c se s? •3 L ~; ~- ;-- -- N5 io ^^ ^o >~i Easi Door. Koer-t Scka-ncft ^ Jyeter forma>i. ^ i2. :ei(o. 8P^ xia:fAviO iu-oti-ox,^y Sf P'-u3AOljU3AOj t<^^VIl/t^ ■9/^ 31/ -i/c/aso/O •9/^ ?/ooj SOlOllJ^^jS^ Sf ?- sfiuivuuiTiQ j.iatj^o-^ Sen cTofirL ■ aj l^avt s a/nci his £17. Kill L(X»x. JVorcro 5S. £ n. y:.^2».ynuel JCcy. ~J)eTick OM^zvan-jT... y/iUiam Van kirk. ■ :eilo. denn HenderS'Cn < ,/ C^hn S I lie ynan . ^ /y. J^^^v'ici-^njLtsh. . ^jl^ Diagram of Pews in Present Church, About 1755 or a Little I.aler. 50 HIvSTORV OF OLD TENNEXT. though not completely finished and furnished until 1753. The dia- gram of pews in this building was not dated when it was made, but evidenth- it was about 1755 or possibly a little later. Peter Forman, church officer and probal)ly treasurer, made report May 29, 1755, showing what was due, "Interest to be pay<^. from May i, 1754," referring to dues for the meeting house, or to dues on the pews. His pew list, apparently made out at the same date, may be compared with the diagram found in the record papers of the church (see iiiu^traiiou,) and is the same except in the following instances in which he puts, pew 4-Darick Suttfin Jacob son, pew 7-Michal Johnston, pew S-Darick Suttfin & his son Darick, pew 12-Cort Schank & son Garret & John Lonstrat, pew 13-paseg unto the pues, pew 15-by the stares a short pue, pew 18-John Formon son of Jonethn Esqr., pew 20-Petter Will- son .son of Fetter, pew 22-Gawen Wattson, pew 24-Jonethan Forman F^sqr., pew 25-A ew for the Minester of the pleas, pew 28-Timethy Loyd & his son John Eoyd, pew 32-John Anderson Esqr., pew 33- William Mc Knaight, pew 45-John Littel Esqr., pew 46-Robert Davi- son, pew 4S-John Truaxe Thomas Craig & William Shaw, pew 52- Charels Hibbets for the Ijanesters, pew 53-])lank, pew 54-the upen Entrey, pew 55-Michal Errickson, pew 56-Joseph Cheseman William Cheseman »S: John Reid Junr., pew 57- William Laird & James Dey, pew 58- Abraham Clayton Wm. Preston & Legged Smith, pew 60- William Covenhoven Pr. & his .son Petter & John Chassman, pew 63- John \'(irhis & his father & father in Law. And the prices of the ])ews ore the same except Peter Forman puts pew 25-blank, pew 53- blank, pew 57-^^,15. pew 66-David Gordon 14 : 10 : o Petter Gordon Fvsqr., 2 : 10 : 0=^.17. Peter Forman's list also shows fourteen pews in the gallery, beginning No. i at the northeast corner ; five of these were owned, No. 7 Dockter Petter Lacownt /,8, No. 11 Philai^ Conine F^tate 5; 10 : o John Siliman 1 : 10 : o=/,'7. No. 12 James Mulligan & David Brooks /j, No. 13 Hugh Mcfarren /j, No. 14 Robert Mc Chesnt\- & son /,'8. In llie ma]) here given pew 53 should l:)e marked /"8 instead ^,10 ; this was llie author's trror in copying the original. The two dia- gram.s of pews c)f the twci church buildings will be found interesting and informing as affording suggestive facts about the people of the congregation. The jiews appear to have been sold and bought and written titles given, and possibly transmitted from parent to child. Some of the record pajiers speak of the pews as "The property of," EDIFICES. 51 and ' 'The property of the heirs of. ' ' The church support presumably was raised by asse.ssing the pew holders according to the value of their pew : and other methods also were sometimes used such as promi.ses on subscription lists etc., special efforts being necessary by occasion of accounts in arrears. Later the seatings were spoken of as being "rented to the highest bitlder." old Tenneiit Church, in 1S94, Showing the Big Oaks I,, R. Cheeseinau, photo. Two giant white oak trees have for many years stood close by the old churcli. They must have been standing when the churcli was built, though ]K)ssibly small in size, and the_\- have kept a sort of guard on the old building ever since. In 1897 the trustees were com- pelled to take one of the trees down. It stood the nearer to the church and had many branching limbs which were beginning to die, and to threaten damage to the church by falling. The other oak still stands and is known as "the oak with the long limb." The people of the church have taken much delight in these two hand.some trees with grateful shade and magnificent shape. 52 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. SECTIONAL ELEYAnON. m — W Pf uEEKH E=HF ^S|FqF=^F=^- -Hh-Hl'—- ^KHr -4ii -fci- One of Louis Rue's Drawiugs of Old Teuiient Church. In 1902 a veiA' valuable work was rendered to the memory of Old Tennent l)y Louis Rue of Freehold, formerly of Manalapan, X. J. After very careful measurements and considerable study he dratted in blue print ten fine architectural plans of the old buildinj;, showing in detail its structure in different elevations, and its various frame- works and finishings. Also he prepared elaborate specifications of the construction of the building. So complete and accurate are the drawings and the descriptions that another edifice could easily be erected, by following these plans, as an exact copy of the original. This set of drawings and specifications are now in the possession of the church. THE OLD PARSONAGE. 53 CHAPTER HI. THE OLD PARSONAGE. As the congregation became more e.stablished and of .sufficient ma- terial pro-sperity, their attention and de.sire was turned toward the securing of a parsonage. Whether or not the church had owned or held an interest in a parsonage plantation previously, at all events some few months after Wm. Tennent, Jr. settled in the congregation steps were taken to procure a permanent home for the pastor, which in tho.se da\'S was thought must he a good plantation rather than simply a house and lot. The congregational records read, "Thurs- day February 13th 1734 the Congregation Met at White Hill Meeting House and Chose, Archibald Craig & Jonathan Forman, Esqrs. and David Rhe and Robert Cumming to Purchass a Farm for Our Minister to Live on and to Have it Secured for a Ministers place or a Parsonage to Continue for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation forever." "Second Tuesday in March 1734-5 at the Town Meeting the Above Messrs. Craig, Forman, Rhe & Cumming Made Report that they in Name of the Congregation had purchassed the Plantation Lying Be- tween Spotswoods Middle and South Brooks from William Cowen- hoven Son of Peter for ^500. And John Henderson Drew the Arti- cles of Sale and was Desired to Draw the Deed in Convenient Time which he Did" etc. etc. In the midst of the record about the parsonage business is inserted the following : — "Lords- Day June ith 1735 David Rhe & John Hen- derson w * ed Elders for this Congregation : The Lord Enable them to * the weight of their Charge & preserve them from becoming -^ '-^ to his Cause or People. ' ' This made five elders in the session at that time. Lacking some parts broken off at the edges of the leaves the record goes on at some length to show what was done to make the parsonage farm safe to the church. At the .strong insistence of John Henderson efforts were made to .secure, in legal form, the plantation "for a Con- tinual Parsonage for a Presbyterian Minister." Accordingly by ap- pointment and with funds provided, Mr. Henderson went to Wm. Smith, lawyer, of New York, and laid the whole matter liefore him, and paid him for the .service. Mr. Smith wrote a letter to Wm. Tennent describing the coun.sel he gave in the matter, and enclosing what he called a "Declaration of Tru.st," presumal)ly to be signed by the acting trustees of the church. All this was done, first, because 54 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. evidently the church had no charter under which they could legally and with certain security hold and convey property ; and second, be- cause the congregation desired that the plantation be clear of all claims of interest therein or ownership thereof by an}' others, and also probably desired that the farm should always be held in posses- sion by the church alone. The farm embraced "All that tract of Land Scituate Lying and being in the County of Monmouth aforesaid betwixt Spotwoods Middle Brook and his South Brook Supposed to Contain One Hundred and fifty Acres be the Same more or less." This speaks well for the liberality of the congregation, that having just undergone the expense of building the first church on White Hill they turned and bought this farm of such respectable propor- tions. And all the more so, since in 175 1 when they were undertak- old Teuucut Famous Piisouioe THE OLD PARSONAGE. 55 ing the greater expense of building the present church on White Hill, it appears the}' bought 100 acres of land from Isaac and Joseph Sharp "for the yous of the parsonage," thus making altogether a glebe of very extensive area. This 100 acre addition was a wood tract. The land in this parsonage farm was reasonably fertile. A paper, still preserved, states the conditions under which the farm was to be rented in 1777, after \Vm. Tennent's death, during the interim of pastors ; from which it appears that Indian corn, wheat, oats, and flax were the principal products at that time, and as such they prove the fruitfulness of the soil. The parsonage house was situated about a mile and a half, around by carriage road, southeast from the present church building, and is described in Franklin Ellis' "History of Monmouth County," page 686, as "a low building, large on the ground, with four lower rooms, — two on each side of the hall, — with kitchen attached in the rear. Above was the attic room, sloping on one side with the rafters, and with a window facing the north, which, as is said, was u.sed as a study by both Mr. Tennent and Mr. Woodhull. During the battle of June 28, 1778, a round shot came through the roof into this room while the conflict raged furiously around the house and in the adjoin- ing orchard." In 1795 .some move appears to have been made for the repair and improvement of the parsonage buildings, and although it does not state that the work was done the record paper reads : "It is the opinion of the Commity Appointed to judg what Cash will be necery for the Repairs of the personage buildings &c that the Barn & garden Cant be well done under Seventy or Seventy five pounds : the house & Citchen to Repair them well and Inlarge the Sellar will take two hundred and twenty five. It is our opinion to take down one part of the hou.se & build a New one from the founda- tion would be Most to the advantage of the Congr. and the Comfort of Mr. Woodhull. Signed by order Thomas Cook James Anderson April loth 1795 Jon. Perrine." This at least gives us an idea of the condition of the parsonage build- ings at that time. A new barn was built in 1802, and a new kitchen a few years later. In this parsonage home Wm. Tennent lived for about forty years. Here his wife proved herself an able and skillful manager and true 56 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. help-meet, for "She took the care of his temporal concerns upon her, extricated him from debt, and by a happy union of prudence and economy, so managed all his worldly business that in a few years his circumstances became easy and comfortable." And she and Mr. Tennent proved themselves genial and hospitable entertainers. Here Whitefield, the famous evangelist, was a guest and held fellowship with the godly pastor of Old Tennent. Doubtless to this parsonage David Brainerd occasionally came during his short and toilsome min- istry, and possibly also some of his Christian Indians to whom Mr. Tennent was a true friend. Here Wm. Tennent also entertained John Brainerd, sometimes over night, and comforted him "in his sadness and depression." In this house also it appears, from the diary of John Brainerd, that Mr. Tennent entertained Governor Bel- cher and his wife in October 1749. In this old parsonage Rev. John Woodhull also lived for more than two .score years, and probably .some of the young men that studied under his teaching. Rev. D. V. McLean was the last pastor that occupied it, although his predecessor. Rev. Robert Roy, had not made it his home. Man^- and impressive sermons were prepared under its roof, and about a hundred j^ears of daily family pra5-ers sanctified it as a Bethel in the community. It was a silent witness to the .struggle on Monmouth's field, and hard by its doors the gal- lant English colonel, Henry Monckton, fell mortally wounded. In the fields around the house, and even under its very windows, can- non lialls and musket bullets have been picked up during the years since. And later on some New Jersej- regiments that entered the terrible battles of the Civil War, drilled and equipped on their camp field very near the site where the old parsonage had stood. In 1827 the pansonage farm was rented by the church for one year to Wm. I Thompson for $300 : and again in 1S31 it was rented to the same man for $290. Notwith.standing the design of the purchasers of the pansonage farm to have it secured "for the use of the Presby- terian Congregation forever," it appears that the trustees and con- gregation, after discussion and deliberation that extended through a period of more than twenty years, finally decided to dispo.se of it, and just one hundred years to the ver}- month the farm was sold, as the paper of the conditions of sale dated March 16, 1S35 records "Wil- liam T. Sutfin, being the highest bidder the Farm was struck off to him at the Sum of Nine Thousand nine hundred dollars." Thus THE OLD PARSONAGE. 57 was made a break in the historical connections of the temporal pos- sessions of the old church, which never can be replaced, since the old parsonage was more venerable than the old church building itself, it being commonly alleged that the house on this parsonage farm was erected in 1706. For some years this old house stood empty, a sor- rowful reminder of men that were buried and of things that were jiast. It gradually fell into decay, and became lamentably dilapidated, partly by the ravages of time and partly l)y the hands of relic-seekers, who frequently stopped off the rail-road trains which ran close by, and carried away memento pieces. Finally, about 1861, the old building was taken down. John Brainerd writes in his journal, "Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1749. — Attended religious duties, and after some time took leave of Dr. Ee Count and his spouse, and rode about three miles to a medicinal spring, where were a number of my people, who came there to drink the waters ; with these I spent considerable time in conversation and prayer. Took leave of them, and went to several houses in Freehold, where I had business, and in the evening came to Mr. Tennent's ; after some conversation with him, attended to religious duties and went to rest." The name of Dr. Peter Laconte with that of Velariah his wife appears in the early church records as a communicant in 1744 ; and again he is owner of pew No. 7 in the gallery, ^,'8, 1755 ; also he had five children baptized some at home, and some possibly at one of the meeting-hou.ses. Doubtless this is the same person of whom John Brainerd speaks, and whom Brainerd 's biographer calls "a pious parishioner of Tennent's." Steen says that Dr. La Conte and his wife Velariah were members of Shrewsbury church ; that he was of Huguenot descent, and that he "preached" as well as "practiced ; " that his second wife was \'elariah, daughter of John Eaton, founder of Eatontown ; that some of his descendants became the celebrated California professors of Natural History ; and that his tombstone is about the oldest in the old Pres])\terian graveyard at Matawan near Freneau depot ; that his wife's sister, Joanna Eaton, was the wife of Rev. Elihu Spencer, D. D., and in her de.scendants are to be numbered the celebrated Miller family of Princeton. The medicinal spring, of which Brainerd speaks, may possibly be the one on the farm of Staats C. vStillwell, and about three miles from Old Tennent church ; I)Ut more probably it is the one that is located in the neiuhijorhood of Tintun I^alls. 58 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER IV. REV. JOHN BOYD, I705-I708. The Rev. A. P. Cobb stated in a historical sermon that the Rev. Mr. Keith while a missionary at Topanemus preached in the Old Scots church, and that also probably John Gray preached there in 1708. But evidently the first pastor in Old Scots, as far as can now be definitely known, was Rev. John Boyd. He was virtually so, and considered so, though not regularly installed. Probably, before him, there was no stated preaching by one man, the church onlj' l)eing served when occasional supplies could be obtained. When such supplies could not be obtained it is only justice to tho.se church mem- bers, trained in Covenanters' ways, to suppose that they gathered on the Lord's day, possibly in the Old Scots meeting-hou.se, read the sacred Scriptures, sang Psalms, catechized the youth, and united in prayer unto the Eord who hears and answers prayer. Considerable research by different students has resulted in discover- ing scarcely anything definite concerning the history of John Boyd previously to his coming to Old Scots. He was born about 1680, and as is believed in Scotland. Webster (p. 90) suggests that when Rev. Francis Makemie returned to America in the fall of 1705 accompanied by the Rev. John Hampton and George McNish, that it is not un- likely that Mr. Boyd came with them as a probationer. Rev. Dr. Alfred Nevin in his "Hi.story of the Presbytery of Philadelphia" says of John Boyd, "His name is entered in the University of Glas- gow, as a student of the 4th cla.ss, March 11, 1701, without national- ity." The surname Boyd is often found in the lists and records of that period. In the list of settlers that came with Lord Neil Camp- bell in 1685 is found the name of John Boyd, but this is evidently a different man from the preacher at Old Scots. Smith says uu Note 21) "The Rev. William Boyd, pa.stor of Lamington Presb. Church, 1784- 1807, was 'the son of John Boyd, a Scotch-Irishman, was born in Franklin county, Penn., where his father settled on removing to America.' Manual of Lamington Church, p. 12. Mr. John Boyd Van Doren, of Princeton, considers Rev. Wm. Boyd 'the .son or direct REV. JOHN BOYD. 59 descendant of the Rev. John Boyd of Monmouth.' " John S. NeiU, of Phil. Pa., is a descendant of Sarah Knott, who had brothers Peter and John, and sisters Mary Knott (nee Hohnes ) and Lydia Knott (nee Hufman). Sarah Knott married a Mr. Bo3'd, and Mr. Neil thinks that this may have been Rev. John Boyd. A certain John Boyd, buried in Old Tennent yard in 1863 in his 75tli year, came from Ireland, and was a teacher and afterwards a merchant in the Tennent community. In the Monmouth Co. old record book, immediately following the statement about the recording of Old Scots meeting-house, Dec. 1705 as referred to in Chap. II, is this item, "Mr. John Boyd Minnister of the sd Presbeterians of freehold did also Parsonally Appear & did desire that he might be Admitted to qualify himself as the law directs in that behalf. Ordered that fur- ther Consideration thereof be Refered untill the next Court of Quarter Sessions." Further on the old minute book reads, "Att a Court of Generall Quarter Sessions Begun & Held att Shrowsbury for ye County of Monmouth on ye 28 day of May 1706. The Justices Present Were Capn. John Bowne, Capn. Richard Sal- ter, Jeremiah Stillwell, George Allen Esqrs." In the record of the next day's session. May 29, 1706, the same justices and also Obediah Bowne being present, is al.so this item, "Whereas Mr. John Boyd, Minister of ye Presbyterians of freehold. Made applycation to ye Court of Sessions, held Last December, yt he Might be admitted to qualifie himselfe as ye Law Directs in yt be- halfe, and ye Court ordered yt further Consideration thereof should be Refered, and Now ye Sd. John Boyd apjieared In open Sessions and Was by ye Court permitted to Qualifie himselfe ; and accordingly ye Sd. John Boyd hath Quallyfied himselfe as ye Law in yt Ca.se directs, viz. Did take ye oaths Made in a Statue Made in the first Yeare of their Majesties' Reign, Intitled, An act for Removing and preventing all Questions and Disputes Con.serning ye a.ssembling of yt parlement ; and did Make and Subscril)e ye Decleration Mentioned in ye Statute Made in the 30 yeare of ye Reign of King Charles ye 2d, Intitled, An act to prevent papist from Sitting in Either houses of parlement ; and Did also Declare his aproljation of and Did Sub- .scribe ye articles of Religion Mentioned in yt Statute made In ye 6o HISTORY OF OLD TEXXEXT. 30th yeare of ye Reigne of ye Late Queen Elizabeth, Except ye 34, 35, ^>;: 36, and these Words of ye 20th article, viz : the Church hath power to Decree Rite or Cerenionyes and authority in Controvercyes of faith, and Yet — all Which are here Entred of Record, according to ye Direction of an other Act of parlement, Intitled, an act for Exempting her Majesties protesants subjects Desenting from ye Church of England from the penalties of Sertain Laws." About a year after John Boyd appeared in the Monmouth court he is found in Presbytery, for the first page of the earliest records of the first Presbytery in America opens in the midst of a minute concern- ing the examination of Mr. Boyd in view of ordination to the ministry. The ordination took place Sunday. Dec. 29. 1706. Because of the loss of the first leaf of the records the account begins abruptly, and reads as follows : ■' BOOA\- Df Regimine Eaiesicr, idiich being heard rcas approved of a7id sustahu'd. He gave in also his Thesis to be considered of agai}ist next sederioit. Sederunt 2d. 10 bris. 2j . Post preees sederunt. Mr. Fro.>iei< MeK'eniie Modr. Mr. Jedidiah Andrezcs and John Hampton Minis? . Mr. John Boyd performed the other parts of his Tryals, vi~. preaehed a popular sei'inon on Jno. 1 . 12. defended his Thesis, gave satisfaetion as to his Skill in the La/iguages C~' ansivered to extemorary questions : all zchieh zeere approved of & sustained. Appointed his ordi?/ation to be on ye ne.xt Lds. day ye 29th Ins. zehieh :vas aeeordingly performed in the publiek Meeting house of this Place, before a numerous Assembly. And the next day he had ye Certifteat of his Ordination." lap*^* i.:?7 ' L- \ .ff--> .:' .T^ ■' ■'• Uw^y^.v?'5, ^.j...Yfj.fc^.. i^.^^'.^-'-v— '«^*^/'--.' ($>y>»^<> turnc^,.,f,A' M,.-. •> '' .v-ov.yz.y /:<•-■ >-- a>^^ ■ > ^ /oU«- ^ t-/« r/i^iUlTi'.s ^-^ f.i .. . . o .1 /• cu. 62 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Of Mr. Bo^hI's popular sermon on John i: 12 "But as man}' as re- ceived him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name", Rev. H. G. Smith (p 2.s) exegetically remarks "This is one of those texts that Luther aptly names 'little Bibles', and in it the young preacher, before his .stern but kindly critics, could manifest his ability to expound, defend and apply the great doctrines of Election, Adoption, Faith and Conversion". Mr. Boyd was faithful in being present at every meeting of Pres- bytery until his death, and he was cho.sen by the Presbytery to mat- ters and positions of importance; in 1707 on a committee with Mr. Andrews to "prepare some overtures to be con.sidered by the Presby- tery for propagating religion in their respective congregations"; in 1708 on a committee with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Andrews to "wait upon them at Cohansey, in order to his (Mr. Smith's) ordination, and the people are to pre.'^ent them a call to the said Mr. Smith"; in 1708 at the same meeting on a committee with Mr. Andrews and Mr. Mc Nish to "read over the letters from Woodbridge concerning the differences betwixt that people and Mr. Wade, and make a summary report thereof at the next meeting" ; and also at the same meeting Mr. Boyd was appointed to preach every third sabbath at Woodbridge if those people desired it, and if the peo]>le of Freehold would consent to it, and under certain conditions of a meeting place. Thus it will be seen that Mr. Boyd's ministerial duties in his short career, called him out on long horse-back rides through the state of New Jersey, be.'^ide his regular pastoral .seivice at Old Scots. Dr. Mc Lean says that Mr. Boyd "devoted some portion of his time to Middletown". On May 20, 1708 a letter was presented in Presbytery by the people of Freehold about the settlement of Mr. Boyd, and it was "referred till the next meeting". The reason for this postponement is not given. Before the next meeting Mr. Boyd had gone to the hou.se appointed for all living; and .so in the meeting of 1709 the Presljytery made this sad, short, expressive record "The Rev. Mr. John Boyd being dead, what relates to him ceases". He died August 30, 1708, and was buried in the Old Scots sacred acre, close to where the church is supposed to have stood. A tombstone of brown sandstone inscribed in Latin was .set over his grave. At first it was laid horizontal on a packing of stone and Hme. In this po.sition it rested for nearly 175 years, until, about 1883, in a neglected and dilapidated state and covered with a luxuriant growth of lichens it attracted the attention • V • ^?$§^' Y s* M, / •;^^ Old Tombstone. Formerly on Rev. John Boyd's Grave in Old Scots Yard 64 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. of Gitleon C. Mc Dowell, living nearby the cemetery, who respectfully thinking to preserve it, raised it to an upright position, fastening one end of the slab to the ground. Rev. Prof. H. C. Cameron, of Prince- ton University, thinks that this stone possibly was brought across the ocean as ballast for a ship. He has made a very carefiil study of the Eatin inscription, which is intricate in its diction and becoming much time-worn on the face of the stone. The following is Prof. Cameron's copy of the Latin inscription and his translation into English : PIENTISSIMI DOMINI JOANNIS BOYDII CINERES ECCLESIAE HUJUS CAL VINI PASTOR [IS] HIC DEFODIUNTUR. SU AM OPERAM QUAMVIS STERILI SOLIDO CONSUMPTAM NON PERDIDIT. QUI ILEUM PERNOVERUNT ATQUE VIRTUTIBUS INGENTIS ILLO TE MPORE DIGNITATEM EJUS EX PLORAVERUNT. LECTOR VESTIG lA ILLIUS PERSEOUERE ET T E BEATUM FORE SPERO. MOR TEM OBIIT TRICESIMO DIE AUGUSTI MILLESIMO SEP TINGENTESIMO OCTAVO AETATIS SUAE VICESIMO NONO. " The ashes of the ei)ii)ieiiflv pious Mr. John Boyd, pastor of this church of Calvin, are buried here. His labor, al- though expended on barren ground, he did not lose. They 7vho knezi.' him 7ceH also proved his 7corth \7ch0 %cas'\ at that time distinguished for \liis\ virtues. Reader, follow perseveringly his footsteps, and I hope thou icilt be happy. He died the thirtieth day of August, 0)u thousand seven hundred a)id eight, in the tx^'cnty-ninth year of his age. Thus it is noticed that Mr. Boyd's ministry at Old Scots was of short duration, and his death must have been a sad experience to the hopes of the little church. Mr. Steen claims that Rev. John Boj^d REV, JOHN BOYD. 65 came to Old Scots largely through the influence of Peter Watson. Searching for record of Mr. Boyd's will in corroboration of this, he says, "Instead of a will, however, we found that on September 8, 1 70S, Governor Richard Ingoldsby, Governor of New York, New Jersey, etc., granted letters of administration upon the estate of 'John Boyde', of Monmouth county, to Peter Watson. Which, considering all the circumstances, seems to indicate Peter Watson as the intimate friend and acquaintance of the dead pastor." The church possesses no records concerning Mr. Boyd's pastorate, and no papers showing his hand-writing or in any way suggesting the location of his home, the salary that was paid him, or his family connections, or the church officers associated with him. Much interest in Presbyterian circles, especially in New Jersey, has centered of late in Old Scots yard, from the fact that Rev. John Boyd was the first minister ordained by the first Presbytery in America, and the fact that Old Scots was the church of which he was pastor, and the fact that his grave had been marked with a tombstone promi- nently inscribed, while the grave of Rev. Francis Makemie, the moderator at his ordination, is unknown. In 1894 Rev. Allen H. Brown brought these facts into prominence before the Synod of New Jersey, and at that time the Synod appointed a committee, of which Mr. Brown was chairman, to consider what might be done to com- memorate the establishment of the Old Scots and Tennent church, and to arrange for a vi.sitation of these historic places. Largely through the leadership and the untiring efforts of Mr. Brown such a commemorative gathering was arranged and pleasurably accomplished on Tuesday, June 4, 1895. It was called the "Boyd-Tennent- Pil- grimage. ' ' Invitations were sent out to different eccle.siastical bodies, to various institutions, and to high public officials, to be present at the exercises ; and general notices were given through the press. At the forenoon session in Old Scots yard Rev. Dr. Samuel M. Studdi- ford presided : and after devotional exercises, addresses were made by Rev. Dr. George Swain "On the Beginnings of Monmouth," by Rev. Frank M. Kerr "On Walter Ker and his Posterity," by Rev. Dr. John S. Mcintosh "On Makemie, Our First Father and his Monu- ment," by Rev. H. G. Smith "On Rev. John Boyd :" — Greetings etc. followed. At the afternoon session in Old Tennent church Rev. Dr. F. R. Brace presided assisted by Mr. Brown. The pastor of the church extended a welcome and exhibited some relics. Addresses 66 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. New Prcs, Hist. MumniKiit on Kcv. John Bu> ils Grave in Old Scots Yard. REV. JOHN BOYD. 67 were made by Rev. Dr. Howard Duffield "The Pioneer Guard of New Jer.sey Presbyterianism," by Rev. Dr. J. Henry Sharpe "The Presbyterian Historical Society," by Col. James S. Yard "The Battle of Monmouth," by James Steen, Esq., "Prominent Scotch, Irish and Huguenot Settlers of Monmouth County : " — Greetings etc. followed. It was decided to raise in Old Scots yard a monument to Presby- terianism, and Mr. Brown was placed at the head of this movement. By his indefatigable exertions the funds were rai.sed in due time, churches and individuals contributing. The monument was built liy Messrs. J. & R. Lamb of New York after carefully studied designs. It is suggestively composed of Scotch and Vermont granite and Irish greystone, surmounted b}' a Scotch thistle carved in Scotch granite. Fastened to the monument are tablets and .seals all of bronze, and all bearing historical significance. Its cost complete was $1300. It is known by the name of "The Presbyterian Historical Monument." A similar visitation to that of 1S95 was arranged, and successfully accomplished on Thursda}-, June 14, igoo. At the forenoon .session in Old Scots ground Rev. Dr. A. N. Hollifield presided. After de- votional exercises Rev. A. H. Brown gave the history and description of the monument, and Walter Kerr, E.sq., of New York, unveiled it. Rev. Dr. Geo. D. Baker made the dedicatory prayer. Rev. Dr. R. F. Sample presented the greetings and congratulations of the North- ern General Assembly, and Rev. Dr. Robt. P. Kerr l)ore the saluta- tions from the Southern General A.s.sembly. Rev. Dr. W. H. Roberts made an address on " Characteristics of the Presbyterian Church." At Old Tennent church in the afternoon Dr. Hollifield again presided. Rev. Dr. Parke P. Flournoy made an address on "Presbyterians be- fore Presbytery." Then followed brief addres.ses by Revs. Dr. H. C. Cameron, H. G. Smith, H. B. McCauley, F. R Symmes, \Vm. M. Rice, and Robert Alexander. After this, another fund of $1000 was raised, the income of which is to be used primarily for the ])reservation of the monument and the care of tiie grounds. The trustees of Synod who hold the fund, and the trustees of Old Tennent who hold the deed for the yard, have executed a written agreement between them for the ])ro])er ])erform- ance of this work in the Old Scots ground. The old tomt)stone of Rev. John Boyd was taken to Philadeli)hia, encased in a strong stand- ing-frame made from locust trees grown at Old Scots, and set up in the Library of the Presbyterian Historical Society. 68 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. REV. JOHN BOYD. 69 RROXZK SICALS ON THE PRKS. MONUMENT. 70 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER V. KEY. JOSEPH MORGAN, 1708-I729. Rev. Jose]ih Morgan was the second pastor in Old Scots. He was possibly of Welsh de.scent. His grandfather, James Morgan, came to New London, Connecticut, about 1647. His third son married April 1670 Dorothy Parks, daughter of Thomas. Their son Joseph was born in New London, Conn., Nov. 6, 1674. It is said that he graduated at Yale College, 1702, being in the first class that com- pleted its course in that institution ; but he had begun to preach be- fore this. The Association of Ministers of Fairfield County, Conn., ordained him. He .served churches in Bedford, and in East Chester, N. Y., and in Greenwich, Conn. In the close of the year 1708, or in 1709, he came to Old Scots. He was pastor of this church ; and at the same time he was pastor, or "Dominie," of the Brick church at Marlboro, now called The First Reformed Church of Freehold, where he was installed Oct. 17, 1709. When he appeared before the court to qualify in Sept. 1709, the record terms him "Mini.ster of ye Pre.sbiterians in Freehold & Middletowne." (old court Records p. 152.) The Dutch church at Marlboro (Freehold) was connected with a church at Middletown, "a double congregation of Dutch settlers, .sometimes called 'the congregation of the Navesink.' " And accord- ing to Ellis' Hist. Mon. Co. p. 532, a Presbyterian edifice was built on its l)urying ground plot at Middletown .soon after 1706, and that John Boyd and then Jo.seph Morgan had the care of the congregation. Rev. T. W. Wells says, "When he (Mr. Morgan ) appeared in Court to take the necessary oaths as a minister of the Gospel, he was pre- sented by representatives of both congregations (Old Scots and Marl- boro). These oaths were required becau.se he was not a minister of the church of England. According to 'An Act of Parliament for Exempting her Majesties Protestant subjects di.scenting from the Church of England, from the penalties of certain laws,' every minis- ter not in the connnunion of the English church was obliged to take oath that he would not teach the doctrine of Transub.stantiation, nor anything contrary to the doctrine of the Trinity, as taught in the REV. JOSEPH MORGAN. 71 thirty-iiiiie articles of the English church. This was called '(jualify- iiig,' and in this manner Dominie Morgan 'qualified' himself, in December, 1709, having been 'presented by several of said congrega- tion, viz : Jacob Laen, John Wikof, John Sutfin, William Hendrick- son, John E.ssmith, William Wilkins and Auri Mattison, in behalf of themselve.s and the rest of their brethren.' The first three of these pensons were in the communion of the Reformed church, the others represented the Scotch Presbyterians." Auri Mattison was probably Aaron Matti.son, then twenty-eight years of age. Mr. Morgan lived on the parsonage farm belonging to the Dutch church, which had "one hundred acres of good arable land, as good as any in Freehold, on which a family may subsist comfortably." Speaking of his sons Mr. Morgan said "His eldest son had been more of an impediment than a help to him ; his second son was at Yale ; and the third and fourth relieved him from the labour of the parsonage plantation" (see Webster.) The Dutcli churcli and Scots church were not greatly distant from each other, and Mr. Morgan was able to preach both in the English and Low Dutch languages. But the Dutch church at that time was more flourishing than the Scots, and .so all parties were willing that the Dutch church should employ three-fourths of the ser- vices of Mr. Morgan. Yet during the whole period of his pastorate he was a member-of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, or at least from the time he was/received as a member of that body in Sep. 17 10. "At this tim^ Monmouth county was little less than a forest. Here and there was a clearing, but the settlements were widely scattered, the streams unbridged, and the roads not much more than paths through the wilderness. Horseback riding for many years was a necessity. In the latter part of his ministrj- Dominie Morgan, it is said, attracted attention by riding through the country in a two wheeled cart or gig — probably the first thing of the kind brought into the county." (weiis ) Indians lived in the country during and long after Mr. Morgan's pastorate. In June 1727 a certain Indian King, Wequalia, was executed at Perth Amboy for the murder of Capt. John Leonard. When the sheriff asked him if any of the min- isters should pray with him before he died, he rather indifferently chose Mr. Morgan, and cho.se him only "becau.se he was his Neigh- bor." This shows how heathen were at the very doors of Old Scots, and suggests the varied character of Mr. Morgan's ministrations. He wrote and ]-)rinte(l a minilxr of treatises and dissertations, the 72 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. study of which as well as of his letters and the records concerning him might lead one to style him as somewhat eccentric. Certainly he was possessed of intellectual ability, and was a man of extended erudition for his times. A letter was pre.served that he wrote in Latin to Cotton Mather in 1721. He was of an ingenious inventive turn of mind, but possibly might be called visionary. In his later life various charges were brought against hiscoiKluct, apparently without foundation. But later on, in 1736, Presbytery disciplined him on the unfortunate charge of intemperance, and suspended him for a .season. He was subsequently restored to his good standing. The only record the church possesses about Mr. Morgan is the following : — "October 15, 1730. the Revd. Mr. Joseph Morgan (after having made a Complaint against this Congregation that that they Owed him above /200 Arreas of Sallarie) Met the Congregation at the Old (or Scots) Meeting Hou.se, where Accompts was fairly made up, and Mr. Morgan gave the Congregation a Di.scharge in full the Copy which is Received October 15th, 1730 from the Congregation Free- hold, full Sattisfaction to this Day for all Sallarie Due to him as their Pastor, Joseph Morgan, a True Copy p Me John Henderson." In 1729, or 1730, he separated from the Old Scots church, but re- mained a while longer with the Dutch church at Marlboro, when he went to labor in the churches of Hopewell and Maidenhead. He died aljout 1742 while ardently engaged in missionary labors in des- titute districts along the .seacoasts of New Jersey, and was buried in a grave now prol)ably unknown. What little is known about the church and congregation during these years apparently discloses a sad condition, especially toward the close of Mr. Morgan's pastorate. Divisions seem to have arisen among the people, and probably also an opposition to Mr. Morgan, in which perhaps was Walter Ker. Rev. Wm. Tennent, Jr., in a letter to Rev. Mr. Prince of Boston, says of the Freehold church, "In the year 1729 their minister removed from them, and they were so grievously divided among themselves, that it appeared improbable they would ever agree in the settlement of another. In this miser- able, helple.ss and almost hopeless condition they lay, and few among them had eyes to .see, or hearts to bewail, their woful. wretched cir- cumstances. Tlius they seemed to l)e cast out. as the prophet Ezekiel repre.sents it in the i6th chapter of his 1)ook, and 5th verse. But the REV JOSEPH MORGAN. 73 lyOrd, who is rich in mercy, of his unexpected and unmerited love, passed by them lying in their blood, and said unto many of them since that day, Live: and live the}' shall to all eternity." The church had undoubtedly grown in some degree during Mr. Morgan's time, even though it was somewhat distracted when he left. But re- freshing times, and better daj's were coming, and the beginning of a long period of prosperity and comparative peace. 74 HLSTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER VI. REV. JOHN TENNENT, I73O-I732. The third pastor of the church was Rev. John Tennent, who entered upon his ministry and continued through his short career in all the ardor and consecration natural to youth. He was a young man eminently pious, and "thoroughly furnished unto all good works." He belonged to the family of Tennents that have become famous in Presbyterian history. Rev. Wm. Tennent, Sr., his father, was born and educated in Ireland, and ordained a priest 1706 in the Episcopal church of that country. In May 1702 he married the daughter of Rev. Gilbert Kennedy, and by her had four sons, Gilbert, William, John and Charles. With his wife and four sons he came to America 1 7 16, and preached in New York and Pennsylvania. In 17 18 he united with the Synod of Pa. writing out the reasons for his changing to the Presbyterian denomination. He was settled as pastor of the church at Neshaminy, Pa., 1726 about twenty miles north of Phila- delphia, and being a man of classical learning, so much so that he could converse freely in the Latin language, and seeing the need of higher schools of learning for young men, he erected an academy house, about twenty feet long and nearly as broad, built of logs, close by his own dwelling, and began his teaching. This school came to THK LOG COLLKGE. Suggestive of the Possible Appearance of Old Scots Church. be known as the "Log College," from which has "proceeded streams of blessings to the church." Its founder died 1746 aged 73 years. Log College may be considered the virtual beginning of what is now Princeton University. REV. JOHN TENNENT. 75 John Tennent was born in county Armaugh, North Ireland, Nov. 12, 1707. When a bo}' he came to America with his father, and was afterwards educated in the "Log College." His conviction of sin was unusually deep and intense, bringing him sometimes almost to despair ; and he continued in agony for about four days and four nights with "doleful lamentations." On the other hand his conver- •sion was a remarkable experience of inexpressible joy and abiding consolation. Distinguished for piety and consecrated zeal in his Christian life, he was a modest, gentle, humble young man ; yet he proved to be possessed of the traits of an attractive and powerfully effective preacher. Walter Ker, went to Neshaminy (as will be related in Chapter X) and was instrumental, under God, of inducing John Tennent to make a preaching visit to Old Scots, which resulted in the congregation giving him a unanimous call April 15, 1730. The following autumn he was settled as pastor, and entered upon his labors which he ful- filled with "prudence, diligence, and success." John Henderson's congregational record reads "Thursday, November 19th, 1730 Then the Presbytry or a Committee of the Same Met at the Scots Meeting house and after fasting and prayer and Strict Examination and full Approbation Did Ordain the Revd. Mr. John Tennent -•' '^^ Minis- terial Charge in this Congregation : The Ministers N -•- that * 5K >!i * William Tennent, Jonathan Dickinson, Joseph Morgan, and Gilbert Tennent. The Names of the Committee for the Congregation was Walter Ker & John Hutton Elders, Jonathan Forman Esqr. Richard Clark, David Rhe, Richard Watson, William Ker, Robt Cumming, John Henderson, Robert Newall, Waltar Wilson, George Walker, Timothy Lloyd & Charles Gordon." As has been said, the congregation was in a deplorable condition when John Tennent was requested to preach in the church. Wm. Tennent, Jr., in his letter, previously mentioned, says that his brother shrunk from going to preach in Freehold, for he wrote that John "often told me, that he was heartily sorry that he had engaged to go among them, for it .seemed to him that they were a people whom God had given up for their abuse of the gospel. But the Lord's thoughts are not our thoughts, nor his ways our ways, for when he had preached four or five Sabbaths in the place, which was the whole time he tarried among them at first, the Lord so ble.s.sed his labours, engaging people to at- tend to the things which were spoken, and in stirring them u]) to 76 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. search the Scriptuies whether these things were so or not, and withal enal.)ling him to preach to them with such uncommon freedom and earnestness, that he told me he was fully persuaded Christ Jesus had a large harvest to bring home there ; so that, though they were a poor broken people, yet if they called him, he would settle among them, albeit he should be put to beg his bread bj^ so doing." During his pastorate John Tennent preached both in the Old Scots church and in the new and first church on White Hill. The next month after his ordination he baptized Jane Henderson, daughter of John, who made this entry in the church record of baptisms "The first Child ever the Revd. Mr. John Tennent Baptized." She died in her 19th year, and her tombstone may still be seen in the Old Scots yard. John Tennent's ministry was remarkably fruitful. He came to the Freehold church seemingly as a ready and tireless reaper to a ripe harvest. Again Wm. Tennent's letter says of his brother "his labours were greatly blessed, so that the place of public worship was usually crowded with people of all ranks and orders, as well as pro- fessions, that obtained in that part of the country, and they .seemed to hear generally as for their lives ; yea, such as were wont to go to those places for their diversion, viz. to hear news or speak to their tradesmen, &c. , even on the Lord's day, as they themselves have .since confessed, were taken in the gospel net. A solemn awe of God's majesty possessed man}-, so that they behaved themselves as at his bar while in his house. Many tears were usually shed when he preached, and sometimes the body of the congregation was moved or affected. I can say, and let the Lord alone have the glory of it, that I have .seen both minister and people wet with their tears, as with a bedewing rain. It was no uncommon thing to .see persons in the time of hearing, sobbing as if their hearts would break, but with- out an}- public outcry, and some have been carried out of the a.ssem- bly (being overcome) as if they had been dead." A great reforming work began. Religion was the common topic. Many sought the saving pow-er of Christ. These reviving times in old Freehold under John Tennent formed a portion of the early workings of "The Great Awakening" in America in the eighteenth century. Dr. D. V. Mc Lean's lecture on John Tennent says "According to tradition his zeal was ardent, his style beautiful with remarkable fluency of expression, and luxuriance and aptness of illustration, while a peculiar tender- ness, compassion and pathos, breathed in all he said, even while de- REV. JOHN TENNENT. 77 nouncing the termrs of the law against the secure and impenitent. His memory was long and lovingly cherished by his people." But God soon took this young servant to himself ; for, only two years after the church had called him, this saintly j'oung man, on a Sabbath morning April 23, 1732 entered his eternal rest. The peo- ple, who had greatly respected and trusted him, mourned deeply over his early departure. This is expressed by John Henderson in his congregational record, "Lords Day April 23th 1732. The Reverd. (S: Dear Mr. John Tennant Departed this Life between 8/& 9 of the Clock in the Morning and was Buried on The Tuesday following A Mournful Providence & cause of great Humiliation to this poor Con- gregation to be bereaved of the flour of Youth The most Labourious Successful well Ouallified .'hat was Diorlal of The Rev. Mr. John Tennent Nat. Nov. 12, Tjoj Obijt April 2j 1732 Who (jiciek gre-iU old in learning Vertite Grace. Quick finished zoell yielded to Death' s Embrace. 78 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Whose vwnldcd dust this Cabinet contains. Whose soul triumphant 7vith bright Seraphs reigns. Waiting the time till Heaven' s bright Coneave flame And ye last trump repairs this ruined frame. Cur praematuram mor temque qjieramuraccrbam Mors Mat lira vinit cum bona J Ita fuit. ' ' The grave stone is quadrangular in form, lies flat in the ground, gray and brown with age, and sacred with the memory of his godly life, a very inspiration to the thoughtful observer. Two sermons of John Tennent's writing are left, one on "The Nature of Regenera- tion," and the other on "The Nature of Adoption." REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 79 CHAPTER VII. REV. WIIJ.I.\:\I TENNENT, JR., 1733-1777. The fourth pastor of Old Tennent (formerly called Freehold) was the Rev. William Tennent, Jr., famous in religious and church his- torv. He was born June 3, 1705 in the count}- of Armaugh, Ireland, and was a boy in his teens when he came with his father to America, as related in the foregoing chapter. In his studies he showed great industry, and became particularl}- proficient in the Latin language. Early in life he was deeply impressed with a sense of divine things, and soon determined to devote his life to the ministry of the gospel. His biograph\' is of surpassing interest, a fascinating stor}' of the un- usual and extraordinary in spiritual life ; the main features of which are too well known to recount here in detail. The memoir of Mr. Tennent was first published in "The Assembly's Mis.sionary Maga- RKV. WILLIAM TENXI:N 1- Ji: 8o HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. zine" 1806, and was prepared by Hon. Elias Boudinot, LL. D., but at his request the greater part of the narrative was written by Thomas Henderson, M. D., one of Old Tennent's faithful elders and most distinguished sons. The original manuscript has long been in the possession of the Historical Society of New Jersey. The story has been published in book form by Dr. Archibald Alexander in his "Log College" (Presbyterian Board of Publication, Phila.) from which quotations are herein made ; and also the storj- is published in neat booklet form (Robert Carter & Bros., New York). To these the reader is referred for further account than herein given. The most prominent feature in Mr. Tennent's life and personal experience is the account of his remarkable and celebrated trance. He had com- pleted his course in the languages, and then had gone to New Bruns- wick, N. J., to study theology under his brother Gilbert who was preacher of the church in that town. While there he experienced the trance ; and it is said, that the house, in which it is supposed to have taken place, can still be pointed out. The story is told in the book "Log College" as follows : — ' "After a regular course of study in theology, Mr. Tennent was preparing for his examination by the Presbyter)^ as a candidate for the gospel ministry. His intense application affected his health, and brought on a pain in his breast, and a slight hectic. He soon became emaciated, and at length was like a living skeleton. His life was now threatened. He was attended by a physician, a young gentle- man who was attached to him by the strictest and warmest friendship. He grew worse and worse, till little hope of life was left. In this situation, his spirits failed him, and he began to entertain doubts of his final happiness. He was conversing one morning with his brother in Latin, on the state of his soul, when he fainted and died aw'ay. After the usual time he was laid out on a board, according to the common practice of the country, and the neighborhood were invited to attend his funeral on the next day. In the evening, his physician and friend returned from a ride in the country, and was afflicted be- yond measure at the news of his death. He could not be persuaded that it was certain ; and on being told that one of the persons who had assisted in laying out the body thought he had observed a little tremor of the flesh under the arm, although the body was cold and stiff, he endeavored to ascertain the fact. He first put his own hand into warm water, to make it as sensible as possible, and then felt under REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 8i the arm, and at the heart, and affirmed that he felt an unusual warmth, though no one else could. He had the body restored to a warm bed, and insisted that the people who had been invited to the funeral should be requested not to attend. To this the brother ob- jected as absurd, the eyes being sunk, the lips discoloured, and the whole body cold and stiff. However, the doctor finally prevailed, and all probable means were used to discover symptoms of returning life. But the third day arrived, and no hopes were entertained of success but by the doctor, who never left him night nor day. The people were again invited, and assembled to attend the funeral. The doctor still objected, and at last confined his request for delay to one hour, then to half an hour, and finally to a quarter of an hour. He had discovered that the tongue was much swollen, and threatened to crack. He was endeavoring to soften it, by some emollient ointment put upon it with a feather, when the brother came in, about the ex- piration of the last period, and mistaking what the doctor was doing for an attempt to feed him, manifested some resentment, and in a spirited tone said, 'It is shameful to be feeding a lifeless corpse ;' and insisted with earnestness, that the funeral should immediately proceed. At this critical and important moment, the body to the great alarm and astonishment of all present opened its eyes, gave a dreadful groan and sflnk again into apparent death. This put an end to all thoughts of burying him, and every effort was again employed in hopes of bringing about a .speedy resuscitation. In about an hour the eyes again opened, a heavy groan proceeded from the body, and again all appearance of animation vanished. In another hour life seemed to return with more power, and a complete revival took place to the great joy of the family and friends, and to the no small astonishment and conviction of very many who had been ridiculing the idea of re- storing to life a dead body. "Mr. Tennent continued in .so weak and low a state fur six weeks, that great doubts were entertained of his final recovery. However, after that period he recovered much faster, but it was about twelve months before he was completely restored. After he was able to walk the room, and to take notice of what passed around him, on a Sunday afternoon, his sister, who had staid from church to attend him, was reading in the Bible, when he took notice of it and asked her what she had in her hand. She answered that she was reading the Bible. He replied, 'What is the Bible? I know not what you 82 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. mean.' This affected the sister so much that she burst into tears, and informed him that lie was once well acquainted with it. On her reporting this to the brother, when he returned, Mr. Tennent was found, upon examination, to be totall}' ignorant of every transaction of life previous to his sickness. He could not read a single word, neither did he seem to have any idea of what it meant. As soon as he became capable of attention, he was taught to read and write, as children are usually taught, and afterwards began to learn the Latin language under the tuition of his brother. One day, as he was re- citing a lesson in Cornelius Nepos, he suddenly started, cla]3ped his hand to his head, as if something had hurt him, and made a j^ause. His l)rotlier asking him what was the matter, he said that he felt a sudden shock in his head, and now it seemed to him as if he had read that l:)ook before. By degrees his recollection was restored, and he could speak Latin as fluently as before his sickness. His memor_\- so completely revived, that he gained a perfect knowledge of the jiast transactions of his life, as if no difficulty had })reviously occurred. This event, at the time, made a considerable noise, and afforded, not onl\- a matter of serious contemplation to the devout Christian, es- pecially when connected with what follows in this narration, but fur- nished a subject of deep investigation and learned inquiry to the real philosopher and curious anatomist, "The writer of these memoirs was greatly interested by these un- common events ; and, on a fa voural)le occasion, earnestly pressed Mr. Tennent for a minute account of what his views and apprehensions were, while he lay in this extraordinar}- state of suspended animation. He discovered great reluctance to enter into any explanation of his perceptions and feelings, at this time ; but, being importunately urged to do it, he at length consented, and proceeded with a solemnity not to be described. " ' While I was conversing with my brother," said he, 'on the state of my soul, and the fears I had entertained for iin- future welfare, I found myself, in an instant, in another state of existence, under the direction of a superior being, who ordered me to follow him. I was accordingly wafted along, I know not how, till I l)elield at a dis- tance an ineffable glory, the impression of which on my mind it is impossible to communicate to mortal man. I immediately reflected on my happy change, and thought, — Well, blessed be God ! I am safe at last, notwithstanding all my fears. I saw an innumerable REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 83 host of happy beings surrounding the inexpre.ssible glory, in acts of adoration and joyous worship ; but I did not see any bodily shape or representation in the glorious appearance. I heard things unutter- able. I heard their songs and hallelujahs of thanksgiving and praise with unspeakable rapture. I felt joy unutterable and full of glory. I then applied to my conductor, and requested leave to join the happy throng ; on which he tapped me on the shoulder, and said, 'You must return to the earth.' This seemed like a sword through my heart. In an instant, I recollect to have seen ni}' brother standing before me, disputing with the doctor. The three days during which I had appeared lifeless .seemed to me not more than ten or twenty minutes. The idea of returning to this world of .sorrow and trouble gave me such a shock, that I fainted repeated!}-.' He added, 'Such was the effect on my mind of what I had seen and heard, that if it 1)e po.ssible for a human being to live entirely above the world and the things of it, for some time afterwards I was that person. The rav- ishing sound of the .songs and hallelujahs that I heard, and the very words uttered, were not out of my ears when awake, for at least three years. All the kingdoms of the earth were in my sight as nothing and vanity ; and .so great were my ideas of heavenly glory, that noth- ing which did not in some measure relate to it could command my serious attention.' " It appears that Mr. Tennent had written out a more extended ac- count of this trance and left it among his papers. But these papers were either burned in Dr. Henderson's house when it was destroyed b)' fire at the time of the Battle of Monmouth, or lost after the death of Mr. Tennent's son in Carolina. Man}' interesting anecdotes are recorded about Mr. Tennent in regard to his preaching, his manners, his dealing with men, and his personal and spiritual experience, which may variously be described as amusing, singular, extraordi- nary, mysterious. Wm. Tennent's autograph, here shown, was taken from a receipt of 1773, when he was about sixty -eight years of age. In personal appearance he was tall in stature, being somewhat over six feet, and J'Tv^nJ'n:^^'^-^ 84 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. erect. His face was thin, his nose long and sharp, and his eyes bright and piercing. His countenance was of solemn mien, as might be supposed in such a man, and yet withal it was cheerful ; and he was a man of conspicuous activity in both body and mind. Thus his whole external appearance was such as would command respect- ful attention before any audience. A man of scrupulous integrity, of pronounced piety and intense spirituality, of decision of character, of cheerful disposition, and of thorough education, he exercised a wide influence ; and was a successful peacemaker in settling disputes and difficulties in surrounding congregations. As a preacher he was strong, attractive, prolific, successful ; a few specimens of his .sermon- izing remain for study to this day. Mr. Tennent was chosen as one of the finst trustees in The College of New Jersey (Princeton), and his name is mentioned in the memorandum of the first charter 1747. After the death of John Tennent the congregation turned their at- tention to Wm. Tennent, who had been preaching for them for about six months while his brother John was slowl}' dying. He supplied them for about a year and then was .settled as their pastor. John Henderson gives an account of this settlement in his usual accurate statement in the Record book. He sadly writes of John Tennent's death, and then goes on to record, "after which we lived Destitute of a Pastor or any Constant Suppl}' untill Septeml)er 28 Day 1732 when the Revd. Mr. Wm. Tennent Junr. after much Reluctance was pre- vailed upon to Settle amongst us at least for a time. Saturday March loth 1732-3 The Elders & the Majr. part of the Represen- tatives met at the House of David Rhea & Chose Collectors to Collect the Ministers Sallerie for the Ensuing Year, viz. Mr. Charles Gordon, Jonathan Forman Esqr. Robert Cumming, Samuel Ker&John Hen- derson, with John Hutton for the fresh Ponds." (Fresh Ponds was possibly in the vicinity of what is now North Long Branch : there were Huttons or Hootons there at an early date). "Saturday Sep- tember 8th 1733 David Rhe & Robert Cumming was Chosen our Commissioners to Present a Call to the Revred Mr. Wm. Tennent Junr. at the Synod of Philadelphia which Call Mr. Tennent Accepted. Thursday October 25th. 1733 A Committee of the Pre.sbetry Met at Wliite Hill Meeting House & after Examination & Approbation Did with Fasting Prayer & Laying on of Hands Ordain the Revd. Mr. Willm. Tennent Junr. to Pastoral Charge in this Congregation The Names of the Ministers of the Committee were the Revd. Mr. Jo.seph REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 85 Morgan Moderator Mr. William Tennent * * * & Mr. Eleazar Wales, The Names of the Committee * * * John Hutton Elders * * man Esqr. David Rhe, Richard Watson, Robert Gumming, Wil- liam Ker, Samuel Ker, John Henderson, TimothN- Lloyd, Robert Newall, Waltar Wilson. George Walker and Peter Gordon." With the settlement of Wm. Tennent the church entered upon a long period of flourishing growth. There was a great increase of communicants. The reviving times of John Tcnnent's ministry con- tinued after his death, and a harvest from his labors was partially reaped by his brother through a number of years. But Wm. Ten- nent' s preaching and energetic and thorough pastoral visitation and conversation promoted a deep spiritual influence throughout the con- gregation. Wm. Tennent preached in both pulpits, the one at White Hill in the "Upper Meeting House," and the one at Old Scots the "Lower Meeting House. ' ' For arrangements about the division of preaching services in the two meeting houses, see quotation of church records in chapter II. Wm. Tennent continued the active and earnest pastor of the church until his triumphant death March 8, 1777, when he had almost reached seventy-two years of life. He had been a helper of the poor, a friend to the rich, a true and loyal patriot, a peacemaker of unusual tact, and a trusted and revered pastor. A great concourse of people from his own congregation and from the country around assembled at his funeral service, and Dr. McLean said in his lecture on Wm. Tennent "The Rev. Charles McKnight, then pastor of the church of Shrewsbury preached the sermon at his funeral at the Parsonage and not at the church." His body was buried beneath the floor near the center of the present church building on White Hill where it still rests. It was buried there, it is said, for safety from possible moles- tation by English sympathizers in the Revolutionary War, probably the .same that had annoyed and threatened and involved him in an unpleasant situation on account of his patriotism, just previous to his death. Fortj^-one years after this, in 1818, a memorial tablet three feet by six feet in size, made of white marble and with a suitable in- scription was placed in the wall of the church on the west side of the pulpit. The funds for the erection of this tablet were contributed by friends, subscriptions being solicited by a young woman with others to assist her. In 1890 this tablet was removed to the wall on the 86 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. east side of the pulpit, and its engraved lettters regilded. This was in order to erect a recess on the side of the church where it had first been placed, and in which a pipe organ now stands (see pulpit picture) This inscription is as follows : — " Sacred to the Memory of the Reverend WILLIAM TENNENT Pastor of the first Presb3terian Church in Freehold who departed this life the 8th of March, 1777 ; Aged 71 Years, and 9 Months. He was Pastor of said Church 43 Years, and 6 Months. Faithful and Beloved. " During the pastorate of Wm. Tennent some noted divines preached in the pulpit of old Freehold, as mentioned in chapter IL The American Weekly Mercury, April 24-May i, 1740 announced the preaching places of Mr. Whitefield, for the week and .shows that on Tue.sday Morning at 10 o'clock May 13, 1740 he was to preach "at Mr. William Tennent's new Meeting House at Freehold, where a Collection is to be made for the Orphan Hou.se" in Georgia. This was in the fir.st hou.se on White Hill. Also it is a well authenticated tradition that Whitefield once preached in the present Old Tennent pulpit from the text Acts 26 : iS. Doubtless David Brainerd and his brother John both preached in the first hou.se on White Hill, and possibly John in the .second or present house. These two men were intimate friends of Wm. Tennent, and he was interested in their labors among the Indians near to Freehold, "and often took the care of the Indian church in their ab.sence." In a letter for the general public written August 16, 1746, to attest the work of divine grace among the Indians, he .says, "As I live not far from the Indians, I have been much conversant with them, both at their own place, and in my own parish, where they generalh' convene for public worship in Mr. Brainekd's ab.sence, and I think it my duty to acknowledge, that their conversation, hath often, under God, refreshed my soul." REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 87 His elder.s and deacons also made an attestation of the trne work of grace among the Indians as follows : "We whose names are underwritten, being elders and deacons of the Presbyterian Church in Freehold, do hereby testify, that in our humble opinion, God, even our Saviour, has brought a considerable number of the Indians in the.se parts to a saving union with himself. Of this we are persuaded from a personal acquaintance with them ; whom we not only hear speak of the great doctrines of the gospel with humilit}-, affection, and under.standing, but we .see walk, as far as man can judge, soberly, righteously, and godly. We have joined with them at the Lord's supper, and do from our hearts esteem them as our brethren in Jesus. For 'these who were not God's people, may now be called the children of the living God ; it is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.' Oh that he may go on 'conquering and to conquer,' until he has subdued all things to himself! This is, and shall be the unfeigned desire and prayer of, Walter Ker, ] William Ker, ] Robert Cummins, | . Samuel Ker, j x David Rhe, ! ^' Samuel Craig, ! OJ John Henderson, f 5 [ rt John Anderson, | W j q Joseph Ker, J J Presbyterian Church, Freehold, Aug. 16, 1746." (Edwards p. 364 & 366). David Brainerd died Oct. 9, 1747, about five years before the present Old Tennent pulpit was built. In the book ' 'The Indians of New Jersey," etc., by William Nelson, Paterson, N. J., 1894, p. 141-143. is the following letter by Rev. Wm. Tennent telling of the Indian mission at Cranbury ; the style, abbreviation, and orthograph\- of the original are here presented wnth the utmost accuracy : — 141 The Indian Mission at Ckanisurv, in 1756. The following letter of the Rev. William Tennent, of New Jersey, never before published, as far as known to the author, in whose pos- session it now is, gives some interesting particulars of the Indian Mission at Cranbury. It will be ob.served that Mr. Tennent uses the letter "y" very freely for "th." 88 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Freehold march 1756 As it hes been ye Constant practis of my Reverend Brethren mesurs David, & John Brainard ; to give an act of ye state of ye Indian Con- gregation under their Charge (at least annualy) for ye satisfation of all concerned, with the means they used to promote God worke [am] ong them, in As much as I have been intrusted with ye care of that society, for some time past ; aprehending that something of that Kind may be ( Reasonal:)ly, ) expected of me. have drawn up ys General, & succinct narative. All their Lands haveing been sold by a drunken Indian by wc they were liable to be turned off at pleasure, iS: so scatered yt that they cold not enjoy Gospel ordinances : to prevent wc, care has been taken to secure to ym 500 acers of ye same large tract, & they have now Removed on to it & made some considerable improvements. vSo yt yy have a medium for their temporal suport for ye present, & can conveniently meet for divine praise. But as their Bounds is too con- tracted to incourage others to setle among them I hope means will stil be used to obtain a large tract, for ye u.se of all such as may be inclined to embrace the christian Religion &.C. then wc nothing is more nece.ssar}^ to ye spreading ye gospel among ye Indians, except it be, ye continewing to buld up yt Church, wc oure Lord by ye un- weried labours of his servants hes gratiously Raised among them. to return The School had been droped for some time, & ye Children neglected except by ye almost matchless pains of mr. Br & after all (by his man}- avocations) cold not carry ym on in their Learning as other ways yy might be. nor had he freedom to imploy a master partly becaus yy were un.setled, & partly ye smalness of ye medium wc had to support on. But as ye Learning of ye children is of ye last importance to ye spread of christian knowlog I venturd to erect ye scool under ye care of an Indian master, hopeing by ys means to have it continewed at much less charge, as also to rais in ye Indians a Laudable emulation in Learning, by advanseing one of ym selfs to be master. Bles.sed be God I am not disapoynted. The school is Regu- larly carried on ; ye Children learn well I have weekly examined them & am Refreshed at their progress, morning & evening prayer is performed by ye master, & a due decorum preserved, tho we greatly need Catechisms cV other l)ookes ; there are between 15 & 20 ordinarily yt attend X: sometimes more. I have according to my measure preached to ye congregation once REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 89 evrey week ordinarily, & frequently oftener, a.s I can preach wt thetn in ye morning, & at my one church in ye afternoon : ye distance be- ing as is computed between 7 & 8 mils, nor have I faild to discharge evrey part of ye Pastoral office as far as I am acquainted with it, tho there has been alles and stil is in all great weaknes.ses, and many sinful infirmitys vvc need ye blood of X to cleans them. The Congregation is in poynt of number is rather larger yn wn nir Br left it some haveing returned who had left it c\; have declared yy cold not be easy in their hearts without ye preached word They are sincearly attached to ye inglish intre.'^t & I doubt not wold be as free to venture their all in defence of it as any of his magestys subjects as is evident from ye declaration of one of them called Simon who listed in ye Provinsial troops ye last campain. being asked by me wt in- dused him to enlist he Replied yt he understood yt ye French had not only a designe to take our lands but to keep us from .serveing Jesus as he wold have us. & furder aded yt as he had given himself to X soul & body he thought it his duty to fight for him. I asked him how he made out wt his felow soldiars ? he answered he was more afraid of ym yn ye enimy yy were so wicked, for sd he yy drink yy sweare yy fight, & dont mind ye Sabath I again asked him wt he did about praying? he answered, tho he cold but seldom get alone yet he often yea when under arms lifted up his heart to Jesus X who gratiously mad his heart warm wt love to him. excuse this degression. Profe.sors among them are generaly regular in ye walke there has been but two instances of misconduct that I know of among ye mem- bers since I was concerned wt ye sosiety one yt was drinkeing to ex- cess. & both have publiquely confesst it nay one of ye persons spoke so to ye congregation warning ym by his fall yt yr was floods of tears shed all over ye hou.se he was so afected himself that he was not able to speake for some time, & after he begun to .speake was more yn once constrained to stop, & .sob as if his heart wold breake, such was his .sence of ye dishonour done to god. I wold to god yt amongst our selfs where more may be expected there was such preceiuse evi- dences of contrition. ye worshipe of god is carried on in yr familyes from house to hou.se morning & evining they convean twice aweeke when yy convers to gether about ye things of God pray to ye lord iK: sing his pray.ses ex- clusive of ye times of my being wt them iV on Lord's Day the}' meet 3 times to worship they read some portion of scrijiture i\: then alter- 90 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. natel}- pra}-, iV sing, it is to be feard yt some of them Joyn out of mear form ^K: custoui, tho I dout not others of ym worship ye lord, in spirit, iV truth. yr conversation hes often ministerd matter of reproof, & quikening to my vain & slugish heart, thus my lord has sent me to Reape yt on wc I bestowed no labour, others hes laboured & I am a partaker of ye fruit of yr toil, but god have all ye glory. Some I hope have got saveing benefit .since I preached among them .some have been brought under concern about their state some have been comforted. I have baptised 3 adults who gave charitable reason to hope they are sinceare To conclude tho I have had uo small exerci.se on there act cheefl}' occasioned by .some il minded people who have wikedly indeavourd to in.sence yr neighbours against them mearh^ becaus ye indians on ye trontears have commited many murders, yy sought to have the.se poor inocents cut off cSi.c. I say altho I have been il used (becaus I interposed in their behalf) in my Character yet ye Lord hes made my labours among ym sweet to my soul, so yt I have gon to instruct ym as a mother to feed 3'e child of her love & in heart bless ye lord yt he counts me worthy to either do or suffer [for] him." Mr. Tennent's salary, it is thought, was possibly less than ^,100. But he lived on the parsonage farm, which was an excellent planta- tion, capable of yielding a comfortable support to his family. And yet he became embarra.s.sed in his expenses, through inattention to temporal concerns, when he was a bachelor thirty-three years of age. A friend from New York vi.siting him advised him to be married, and suggesting a certain widow as an appropriate helpmate, recommended her in high terms, "In short, that she was every thing he ought to look for ; and if he would go with him to New York the next day, he would settle the negotiation for him. To this he (Mr. Tennent) soon assented. The next evening found him in that city, and before noon the day after, he was introduced to Mrs. Noble. He was much pleased with her appearance ; and when left alone with her, abruptly told her that he supposed her brother had informed her of his errand ; that neither his time nor inclination would suffer him to u.se much ceremony, but that if she approved the measure, he would attend his charge on the next Sabl^ath and return on Monday, be married and immediately take her home. The lady with some hesitation and diffi- culty at last consented, l)eing convinced that his situation and cir- REV. WILLIAM TENNENT, Jr. 91 cuni.stances rendered it proper. Thus in one week she found herself mistress of his house. She proved a most invaluable treasure to him, more than answering every thing said of her b}' an affectionate brother." The marriage took place Aug. 23, 1738. The lady's maiden name was Catharine Van Brugh. She married first 1717 John Noble, and they had a daughter Mary who married Robert Gumming. Be.side several children that died in infancy Mr. Tennent had three sons that grew to manhood, John, who was a physician and died in the West Indies, William, who was a minister, in Charleston, So. Carolina, and died the same year as his father, and Gilbert, who was a physician and died at Freehold in a remarkable deathbed re- pentance, and there being no minister near by his father conducted the funeral service and preached an impressive sermon. Mrs. Ten- nent died at Pittsgrove, N. J., in her 82nd year. Thomas Henderson, M. D., the biographer of Wm. Tennent, was an efficient and influential man. For his family connection .see in Genealogical Notes, Appendix. Graduated at Princeton 1761. Studied medicine with Dr. Nathaniel Scudder. Pursued his profes- sion first at what is now Freneau, near Matawan : afterwards at Free- hold ; had extensive practice. Was a member of the first Medical Society of N. J., 1766. His home for many years was one and a half miles due southwest from Monmouth Court house on road from Free- hold to Mt. Holly. This hou.se, which he built after his first house on same place had been burned by the British 1778, is still standing. In his day he was considered one of the largest land owners in Mon- mouth Co. He was an ardent patriot : was one of the "Committee of Observation and Inspection" 1774, and of the "Committee of Safety :" was Major of Minute Men 1776, and later was Lieut. Col. in Genl. David Forman's Brigade : rendered valuable service in the Battle of Monmouth : was one of the original members of the Order of the Cincinnati 1783. He served in several different offices at dif- ferent times : was Justice of the Peace : Surrogate of Mon. Co. 1776 : Judge in the Court of Common Pleas 1783 and 1799 : Ma.ster in Chancery 1790 : Member of N. J. Assembly 1780-85 : Vice-Pres. of Legislative Council 1793-94, and acted as Lieut. Govr. for a time during absence of Gov. Howell : Member of Congress, and in April 1796 made a long speech supporting treaty with Great Britain. A man of faithful Christian life and strong attachment to his church. Like his father John, he was a ruling elder and trustee in CJld Ten- 92 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. neiit for many years, and, as president of the trustees, their records are still preserved in his chirography from 1787 to 18 17. He was a promoter and charter member of the Monmouth Co. Bible Society, formed Sep. 8, 1817, with Rev. John Woodhull president and Thomas Henderson vice-president. His grave is in Old Tennent yard sur- mounted by a marble tombstone of the table-like pattern. FREEHOLD CHURCH, CHARLTON, N. Y. In 1774 a family of Sweetman's, of Scotch Irish descent and of Covenanter doctrine, left Freehold, Monmouth Co., and went up into the wilderness region north of Schenectad}-, and settled on the west- ern borders of Ballston township, Saratoga Co., New York. They were shortly joined by other families from Freehold, from other parts of New Jersey, and by a few from Connecticut. A settlement was thus formed, and a church ..was organized Jan. 3, 17S6, which took the type of "Presbyterian" largely through the influence, it is said, of the members from Old Tennent. The town became known as "Charlton," and the church as "The Freehold Presbyterian Church of Charlton." Many of the founders of this church had come from Old Tennent. One of its most efficient and successful pastors was Rev. Joseph Sweetman, son of Thomas Sweetman and Sarah Kerr, grand-daughter of Walter Kerr. He was baptized by Wm. Tennent in 1774, just before his father Thomas went with the first band of .settlers up to the Charlton wilderness. In ai'ter years also the records of Old Tennent show that some members were dismissed to join this church at Charlton, manifesting the subsequent drawing of one com- munit}- to the other. Thus it may be said that the "Freehold Church of Charlton" is virtuallv the child of Old Tennent. THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 93 CHAPTER Vni. THE BATTLE OF M0N:\I0UTH. JUNE 28, 1 778. The vacancy between the pastorate of Wm. Teiinent and that of Dr. Woodhull has been made memorable in the history of Old Ten- nent because of the famous Battle of Monmouth which took place during this interim and about one mile and a quarter to the .southeast of the present church building. The battle occurred on Sunday June 28, 1778, beginning quite early in the morning, and continuing at intervals through the forenoon, raged in the afternoon until the setting of the sun, and is celebrated as one of the severest and al.so the lo)igc'st in duration of all the battles of the Revolution. On the day of the Battle the calm and stillness of a summer Sabbath was resting in all nature around the old church, bright, warm, and beautiful. Fields of corn, wheat, oats, and flax stretched away in the openings, and the oak woods between were covered with their deepest green. For years the church doors had been opened on Sabbath morning for reverend worship by God's people. But on that Sunday the usual double preaching service could .scarcely have been held, since the church was pastorle.ss at the time, and though it is said that Rev. Benjamin Du Bois of the Brick church was performing most of the ministerial functions for Old Tennent during that interim, he could scarcely have left his own congregation on that Sunday morning when they were aroused by the British troops and trains passing near by on their way to Navesink. Moreover a portion of the women and chil- dren of Old Tennent community had been taken away to places of .safety and hiding, a precaution to which .some of them had l)een ad- vised as early as Saturday afternoon. But especially, a congregation could scarcely sit in a worshipful .service when a battle was roaring three and a half miles distant : and about midday Gen. Washington with the artillery and infantry of about 6000 men came sweeping along the road by the church in hot haste to the Battle. The Battle of Monmouth has .sometimes been called the "Battle of Monmouth Court House," because it began near to that building, and because that building prominently identified the locality. Mon- 94 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. iMl.)NMOrTH COURT HOi'SH 177.^ Hko.m a Painting. mouth Court House was and is in the town of Freehold. It was built in 17 1 5 and the place was called by its name, and not called Freehold until after the Revolution. At the time of the Battle the place had scarcely more than a dozen houses. But the Battle proper was fought in the woods and fields about half way between Old Ten- nent and St. Peters P. E. church in Freehold, both of which build- ings were standing at the time. A magnificent monument commem- orative of this historic battle has been erected in Freehold (town), and was unveiled with appropriate ceremonies Nov. 13, 1S84. The funds for this monument were started !:>>■ an A.s.sociation organized in its interest in 1878, which raised $10,000. To this sum the State Legislature added $10 000, and Congress contributed $20,000. The monument is built of Quinc}- and Concord granite, and stands nearly 100 feet high. On the to]) is ]ilaced a large granite statue, styled "Liberty Triumphant." Around the 1)ase are five finely executed bronze tablets. Bas-reliefs of thrilling scenes in the Battle and previous to it. They were designed by Mr. J. E. Kelly. THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 95 MONMOUTH BATTLE MONUMENT. The facts and figures, a.s here given about the Battle, are chiefly based on "Battles of the United States, by Henry B. Dawson," and "Battles of the American Revolution, by Col. Henry B. Carrington," and a paper read by Charles King, Esqr., before the New Jersey Historical Society at Freehold, Sep. 13, 1849, and the excellent his- torical sketches by Los.sing, and the full accounts given in "Old Times in Old Monmouth," (all of which see for the fullest infonnation). GeU. George Washington for the Americans, and Gen. Sir Henry Clinton for the British, commanded the Battle in person. Students have variously estimated the number of troops in each army, but possibly it will afford a fair idea of the size of the Battle to accept the estimate of about 11,000 men for the Americans, and 10,000 for the British. 96 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. The British ann\- had been conifortabl)- quartered in Philadelphia during the previous winter, while the American army had wintered at Valley Forge with all its rigorous experience. The events and conditions of the opening of the year 1778 made it necessary for Gen. Clinton to abandon Philadelphia and repair to New York. Accord- ingly he evacuated Philadelphia early in the morning of June iSth, crossed the Delaware river near Camden and began his march through New Jersey. First he came to Haddonfield, thence to Evesham with a portion of his army through Moorestown, and on to Mt. Holl\-, to Black Horse (Columbus ), to Crosswicks, through Imlaystown and Allentown where he changed his course and turned towards the Jer- sey shore, and so came on to Monmouth Court House. The starting of this march from Philadelphia by the British made it necessary for Gen. Washington to follow and come to open battle if need be, in order to sustain and augment respect for his army and its cause, and to endeavor to fulfill the expectation of his country. So on the after- noon of June 1 8th Washington started his army from Valley Forge. They cro.ssed the Delaware at Coryell's Ferry (near Lambertville), and came on to Hopewell where Washington held a second council COUNCIL OH WAK AT HoPKWKI.I, Bas-relief. THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 97 of war concerning this pursuit and attack of the British, which is depicted in one of the bas-rehefs on the handsome monument, and is described as representing "Generals Washington, Lee, Greene, Stirling, Lafayette, Steuben, Knox, Poor, Wayne, Woodford, Patter- son, Scott and Duportail as they appeared in the important council of war held at Hopewell, old Hunterdon county. New Jerse}', June 24, 1778. General Washington is listening attentively as General Lafayette, standing by the table, is urging upon the council to decide on making a strong demonstration against the British column, even if it brought on a battle. The position and general expres.sion of other officers clearly indicates their opinion of Lafayette's appeal. General Lee, who preferred to let the British force parade unmolested across the State, looks anxious and indignant that his military experience and judgment does not entirely control the board. It is also easy to see that the foreign officers, Steuben and Duportail, want to make a strong attack, and not simply to feel the enemy. General Patterson agrees with them, and so does the true-hearted Greene. General Wayne, always ready for fight, can hardly wait until Lafayette has finished that he may speak a few words of ardent patriotism. Colonel Scammel, Washington's Adjutant-General, who afterwards gave his life for libertj' on Yorktown's ramparts, is here engaged in noting the opinions of the general officers for the guidance of his chief." Gen- eral Washington, favoring the opinion of Gen. Wayne, proceeded to Kingston, thence to Cranbury, and finally to near Englishtown by June 27. He had .sent on in advance of his main army several de- tachments of troops at different times to harrass the British army. The.se detachments amounting altogether to about 5000 men, were finally commanded by Gen. Charles Lee, sent forward with instruc- tions to arrange an attack. On Saturday afternoon the Americans were completing their arrangements for this attack, and Gen. Clinton, previously apprehending it, had changed the positions of his troops so as to be ready. Saturday night was one of great anxiety to both the armies, and of considerable excitement to the people of the vicinity. Sunday morning opened, a day of sultry and enervating heat, exceed- ingly prostrating to .soldiers. The armies were moving early, and the Battle was preceeded by a number of .skirmishes of increasing .severity. First was that of Dickinson's reconnoitering part)' between 7 and 8 o'clock. After this Butler, northwest of the Court House, drove back the Queen's Rangers acting as a small rear guard. The next fight- 98 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. ing occurred a little nearer to the rear of the British on their march toward Middletown, Gen. Wayne in the front. But at this point the Americans began to fall back before the British, who had turned their rear guards into an advancing front. This backward movement of the Americans confused and irritated their brigade generals and colonels, who did not understand the reasons for it. They were vir- tually in retreat without seeing the explanation of it. There was disap]i()intment and some confusion, but no panic among the Ameri- cans. The under officers and the .soldiers were perplexed but not demoralized. The British continued their advance pressing on the Americans who retired through the woods and down the road leading from Freehold to Old Tennent. Upon Gen. Lee was laid the respon- sibility of this seemingly needless retreat. He was afterwards tried by court-martial, found guilty, and punished. But meanwhile the cannonading during the forenoon aroused Gen. Washington, who was at Englishtown, to press forward with his main army. As he hurried on with the left wing of the rear colunni, led by David Forman and Peter Wikoff as guides, he was unaware of the confusion and retreat of his forward troops. Passing about a hundred yards in front of the church door, he .soon began to meet men return- ing on the road, and inquiring the reason of their hurried return could .scarcely believe their story of the retreat, until he came into the midst of the di.sorded and retrogade regiments. Considerablj' surprised, disappointed, and exasperated he met Gei]. Lee and addressed him in terms of rebuke, near to the bridge over the brook that cros.ses the road about a mile and a quarter from the church. He quickly checked the retreat, reforming the line, and bringing up the new troops into position. Of the retreat of the Americans, Carrington says "The ordeal of Valley Forge saved the army. The arrival of Washington restored it." The sight of Washington riding down the line magnificently inspired the soldiers. One of the bronze tablets on the monument shows Washington "riding down the American lines on tile splendid horse which had just been presented to him by New Jersey's War Governor, William Livingston, and rallying the troops after Gen. Lee's unaccountable retreat. He is placing the regiments of vStewart and Ram.sey and Livingston in position to check the advance ])arty of the British. General Washington's head and figure are modeled from Houdin's life-cast, now in po.s.session of Mr. Power. The model is worked on a scale, and is entirely accurate in all its THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 99 WASHINGTON RALLYING THE TROOPS. Bas-relief. proportions, from Houdiii's measurements. The style of the uniform and horse equipments of the chieftain are all from authentic sources." Setting his batteries in advantageous positions, and placing Lord Stirling in command of the left wing, and Gen. Greene of the right, he took leading command in the center with Gen. Wayne in front of him. Lieu. Col. Nathaniel Ramsey, of Maryland, and others, were the first to stand and re.sist the pursuing British, after the retreat. In the bas-relief he is depicted "in the closing effort to hold his po.sition until the main army could be rallied. General Washington had told him he depended on his exertions, and he had promised to check the enemy. He tried with his gallant regiment to defend the guns of Lieutenant-Colonel Oswald, until, having been dismounted, he wa.s overwhelmed by the superior numbers of the British Dragoons. Li the foreground he is represented with historical accuracj- in a hand- to-hand conflict with a detachment of the Seventeenth British Regi- ment, Light Dragoons. Colonel Ramsey's portrait is from a minature and silhouette, both taken from life and furnished by his family. His sword is modeled from the short bladed weaj^on which he actually carried and used with great effect that day, and which is still pre.served. The uniform, horse furniture and all the eciuipments of the Dragoons lOO HISTORY OF OLD TENXEXT. 'if .^.;^%s'^^*.^^>r_^ RAMSEY DEFENDING HIS GUNS. Bas-relief. are taken from the official record of the regiment. So particular has the artist been that the 'death head' may be seen on the hat of the trooper of the Seventeenth Dragoon.s — the organization allowed to wear the same by the order of the King — with the motto 'Glory or Death.' In the background Oswald is directing his men in their attempt to carry off his guns. ' ' The Battle raged with the combat- ants face to face, and sometimes hand to hand. Gen. Wayne's posi- tion was near the parsonage. The British grenadiers attacked him but were repulsed again and again. The British moved against the left wing of the Americans, but were repulsed. They then turned against the right but were compelled to retire. Gen. Wayne at last advanced against the British and drove them back to a defensive posi- tion, which they held when the Battle ended at sundown. One of the five bas-reliefs "depicts iMad Anthony Wayne leading his troops in the final charge of the day through a trampled cornfield, and the battalions of British grenadiers falling back and trying in vain to carry away the body of their dead commander, Lieut. -Colonel Henry Monckton. The parsonage of Tennent Church is seen in the back- THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. lOI WAYNE'S CHARGE. B.\.s-relief. ground." Both armies, worn out with fighting and with the lieat of the day. threw theni.selves on the ground to sleep for the night. Washington, wrapped in his cloak, slept the night under a tree. It was his purpose to renew the Battle in the morning. But during the night Gen. Clinton had diawn his men off the field, and l:)y morning was well on his march towards the Navesink hills ; and Washington deemed it impracticable to pursue. The sudden, silent, and unusual retirement of the British from the battle-field made Washington's victory more pronounced ; and the battle and its i.ssue strengthened and encouraged the colonies in their struggle for iiulependence. In the Battle Gen. Washington was unusually exposed to the enemy'.s fire in his endeavors to insipirit his soldiers, and many of the promi- nent officers of the American army were engaged. A long list of names is preserved of the men of Monmouth Co. who at this time fought for their libert\' and their homes. Many .soldiers in both armies died of the effects of heat, and Dr. Sam. Forman said the tongues of hundreds of soldiers "were swollen so as to render them incapable of speaking." The Americans loi^t S officers and 6i non-commissioned I02 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. officers and privates killed : iS officers and 142 non-commissioned officers and privates wounded : 5 sergeants and 126 rank and file miss- ing, some of whom were overcome with fatigue and heat, and subse- quenth' reported for service. The British lost 4 officers and 61 non- commissioned officers killed and 59 died from fatigue : 15 officers and 155 non-commissioned officers and privates wounded : and 68 missing. Dead British soldiers were buried on the battle-field, and probably also some of the Americans. One of the thrilling stories about the Battle is that of Molly Pitcher called the "heroine of Monmouth." Her maiden name was Mary lyUdwig, of German descent, born 1754 in New Jersey on a farm situated between Princeton and Trenton, and married John Hays, of Carlisle Pa., who joined the Continental army, and Mary came back home to live with her father. As the army came across New Jersey she visited her husband and was with him on the Sunday of the Bat- tle. During the Battle she aided her husband and the gunners in Gen. Knox's artillery by carrying water in the cannon's bucket for her husl)and's cannon and for the thirsty men, who in pleasantry ■Jt^~ :...:■ /.f ':::^-^i!:^^^l&'^^^^^^^ MOLLY PITCHER Bas-rklief. THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 103 called her "Molly Pitcher." Her husband, overcome with fatigue and heat dropped down l)y the cannon, when his wife jumped forward and helped to "work the gun." A bas-relief on the monument gives this scene showing her as "an ideal woman of great muscular power. Her (exhausted ) husband is at her feet, and Gen. Knox is seen in the background directing his artillery line. A wounded .soldier uses his right hand instead of left in thumbing the vent. This, it is readily seen, improves the composition of the picture. The Old Tennent Church, still standing as a memorial of the battle, is seen on the ex- treme left of the relief." Molly soon nursed her husband to his usual .strength after the battle. Gens. Washington, Greene, and Lafayette complimented her. Congress bestowed on her an annuity of $40, After the death of her first hu.sband .she married a man by the name of McCauley. She died Jan. 1833, and was buried at Carlisle, Pa. Years afterwards on July 4, 1876 the citizens of Cumberland Co., Pa. placed a handsome Italian marble stone over her grave. She was not a coarse camp-follower, as has sometimes been said, but a robust, in- dustrious, kind-hearted woman, faithful as a wife and mother. Mrs. Isabella (Crater) McGeorge has written a fine .sketch of this subject in the American Monthly Magazine of Nov. 1900. Ancestral tales and traditions are .still told that relate to the church and its people in coiniection with the Battle, and with a good degree of authenticity. It is said that the house of Wm Ker, now long .since taken down, and that stood about a quarter of a mile from the church, was one of the places used as a hospital at the time of the Battle. Also it is a current story in the pre.sent Bills' family, descendants of the George and Tone families, that their great-grandmother and her mother nursed the wounded .soldiers in the church ; and their great- grandfather George and his brother carried water all day to the wounded .soldiers on the battle-field from Molly Pitcher's spring : and also that their great-grandmother, aided by her mother, entered the British lines, having the pass-word from her father an American .soldier of the most loyal type, and by means of a few bi.scuits and two or three chickens, bought silk for a gown and broadcloth for a cloak, bringing them home secretly, and keeping them without her father's knowledge, for her wedding apparel, some five years after. It is a current tradition that musket balls pierced the .sides of the old church during the Battle. Whatever breakings were thus made in the enclosure have long since been repaired with other shingles. I04 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. It is also a niucli repeated tradition that during the Battle an Ameri- can soldier, possil)ly fatigued with the heat and having drank at the well on the south line of the church lot, had come up and sat on the headstone of a grave a few feet to the southwest from the church, when he was struck by a cannon ball and ])adly wounded, and the headstone broken off. He was carried into the church and laid in the third pew from the door in the west aisle. There his blood drip- ped out and he died. The blood stains from his wounds can still be plainly .seen on the board seat ; and before the graining of the pews was put on, the marks of the bloody hands of this dying soldier were visible on the book-rest of the yew in which he tlied, and on that also in the pew behind. The headstone of the grave is now gone though a part still remains under ground, and the footstone is also standing. The grave was that of Sarah Mattison, buried in 1774. Lieut. Col. Henry Monckton, a man of tall stature and fine per- sonal bearing and high moral character, a iirave loyal subject of his King, a gallant and able officer commanding the 2nd battalion British Grenadiers, was killed in the Battle while leading his men in a fierce ■charge against Gen. Wayne near the parsonage. Over his body was a desperate struggle until finally the Americans .secured po.sse.ssion of it, carried it to the rear, brought it up to the church yard, and buried it a few feet from the .southwest corner of the church. A half century or more later, Wm. R. Wilson, a native of Scotland, and a .school master in Monmouth Co., .set up a board over Col. Monckton's grave with an inscription thereon beginning with the Latin words "Hie jacet." Some years after this, Samuel Fryer, a marble dealer of Hightstown, N. J. , gratuitously erected a marble headstone with a suit- able inscription, in the place of the board slab. Over this grave on Decoration Day for many j-ears a British flag was placed by Mrs. For- man Stillwell, while the stars and stripes were .set over many graves around it by the detail from the Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. May 12, 1874 R. Perrine Craig, sexton of the cemetery, in digging a grave came upon three skeletons of human bodies. One apparently had an arm broken, or the arm amputated. The bodies had evidently been buried together, and there were no signs of there being any coffin. The.se were supposed to have been soldiers that possibly had died in the church. Three flags are placed acro.ss each other over this grave on Decoration Day. "* It is a tradition in the Perrine family that Gen. Washington slept -^z io6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. the night after the Battle under an appletree on ground belonging to Henr)^ Perrine, who had a farm of about 800 acres right close by the battle-ground ; his 100 acre field of barley was a part of the battle-field where the struggle took place. Seven cannon balls it is said passed through his house ; which house stood, it is supposed, near to what is known now (1904) as the Sheriff John Perrine home. The present house was built about 1832 by John Conover. The previous house was one with low hanging eaves and a large porch. Henry Perrine was the son of Henry, and father of Lewis and Matthew. Lieut. Col. David Rhea, son of David ruling elder in Old Tennent, fought in the Battle almost over the very spot where the graves of his family's dead were made. His sister, Janet Rhea wife of Aaron Davis, lived near Monmouth Court House on the place now known as the John Bowne farm, with their seven children, Anna the oldest at twenty years and little Aaron the youngest at one year and four months. In the imminence of battle on that hot Sundaj^ morning Anna had assisted in driving the cattle to the woods for protection. She wore a straw hat, the kind that was plaited and sewed together. Being startled bj' a rustling of leaves behind her she hurried away and her hat caught in the bushes and the straw plait unraveled. Hearing a laugh she looked behind her and saw in Continental uni- form a tall soldier of the New Jersey line. He was Alexander Low, a carpenter and cabinet-maker, whom she afterwards married. Col. David Rhea rode up to his sister's, Janet Davis, and wanted to help them to hurry away to some place of safety, as her home appeared to be right in the path of the Battle. But Mrs. Davis refused to leave her home ; nevertheless at the earnest urging of her brother she went with her children into a dirt cellar near the house, after burying the pewter platters and other ware, no sooner having finished which thej^ heard the fife and drum of the soldiers. Mrs. Davis took with her into the cellar a piggin of mush for the children. Little Aaron was put in his cradle and set against the inside of the cellar door to keep it closed. Before long a cannon ball thundered past the cellar door. Mrs. Davis thinking she was as safe out of there as in there went with her children out of the cellar into the house. She found that British cannon had been placed around the barn, for a short time in the morning. Two Hessians were ran-sacking the house, and frightened the little four year old Janet. Mrs. Davis fearlessly upbraided them especially for trying to carry away some of the baby's clothes. They THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 107 were hastened in their departure by the British bringing in one of their wounded officers for care, and in their hurry out jumped over the half of the old fashioned door. The wounded officer remained in the home a long while and was faithfully cared for. He taught Mrs. Davis to make an ointment for the healing of flesh wounds, with this formula : Take a quantity of caul fat of hogs, and let it simmer slowly on the back of the stove until it is all dissolved. To one por- tion of the fat add half as much melted rosin and beeswax. This was known in the family afterwards as "Pense's Salve" taking its name from that of the wounded officer. During the times of the Battle, families in Old Tennent congrega- tion and others in the vicinity suffered at the hands of the British, who, it is said, burnt the homes of Dr. Thomas Henderson, Benjamin Covenhoven, George Walker, Hannah Solomon, Benjamin VanCleve, »^avid Covenhoven, and Garret Vanderveer, and destroyed the home of John Benham, and others besides. (Ellis). In contrast to this while some suffered in the lo.ss of their homes, others were honored in the use of their homes, for it is told that Moses Laird, at English- town, sumptuously entertained Gen. Washington on the night before the Battle, in a house which was afterwards owned by Old Tennent for a time and used as a parsonage. (See in Genealogical Notes in Appendix under Laird family). From a farm ver}^ near by the church Samuel Craig with his broth- ers James and David went into the Battle, and coming home on Mon- day found some of the American soldiers cutting the grass in one of his fields presumably for their horses. Turning to him they said "Comrade, this is pretty hard lines," "No," said Mr. Craig, "take all you can get." Also of this same Samuel Craig and his brother it is told in an ancestral tradition that they were cutting buckwheat on his farm about a half mile to the west of the church, in September following the Battle. Hearing their dogs barking excitedly in the woods they went over to investigate the cause, and beheld a gruesome spectacle. Leaning against a tree and supported by a thick growth of briars was the dead body of a Hessian with his musket standing by him. It was supposed that he had been wounded in the Battle and strayed away in the woods : or had lost his way, and being over- come with the excessive heat had drunk profusely of water in the brook near by, and thus had died, a sad and lonely instance of the dreadful events of war. io8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. There is an interesting tradition connected with the old John Craig farm-house on the farm now owned by Samuel Craig Cowart and Enoch L. Cowart, the location of which is shown on the map of the Battle Ground in this chapter. John Craig was in the American Army on the day of the battle, and left his wife and his one child Amelia and two slaves at the old farm-house. As soon as Mrs. Craig heard the British were likely to join battle with the American forces near the old farm, she packed her household goods in two wagons and with her child and two slaves rode toward Upper Freehold in the direction from which the British Army had come, thus expecting to avoid molestation. Before leaving the farm-house she took her silver, and placing it in a kettle, sunk it in the open well. She then took the buckets and chain which hung on the old fashioned sweep and hid them in the hay mow in the barn. The British shortly afterwards reached the farm-house and occupied it as a hospital. They took bed cording from the beds and hung an iron kettle upon the sweep, and after exhausting the water in the well found the silver at the bottom. The iron kettle is now in posse.'^sion of Mr. Samuel C. Cowart, of Freehold ; who is a great grandson of John Craig. This farm has been in the continuous possession of Mr. Cowart and his maternal ancestors for two hundred years. The house is located about one mile west of Freehold, near Hartshorne's mill. A number of British .soldiers were buried back of the house. Lord Sterling's artillery was placed on the high piece of ground on the westerl}^ side of the farm, and there is a tradition that two cannon of the British were sunk in the meadow in the retreat from the Battle. Referring to the map, page 105, the farm house located near to where Gen. Washington liivouacked for the night, subsequently became the home of Jacob Herbert : and the farm house, located near and on the ea.st side of the hedgerow, became the home of Ezekiel Gordon, which he purchased in 1804 from Thomas Lloyd and an added portion from Jonathan Rhea in 1806. Some local points of interest connected with the Battle may be men- tioned as follows : — Gen. Clinton's headquarters were in what is now Mr. William Moreau's farm house, on the Freehold and Smithburg turnpike, just on the outskirts and on the south side of Freehold. — In the rear of St. Peter's Episco])al church, northwest corner of Main and Throckmorton Sts., F>eehold, a number of soldiers killed in the Battle were buried ; and the church building was used as a hosi)ital THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH. 109 by the British. — The residence of Gen. David Forman, sometimes called "Black David" from his dark complexion and to distingnish him from sheriff David, and who was one of the .strongest and boldest supporters of the cause of American Independence in Monmouth County, is now owned and occupied by James B. Vredenburgh, and is on the .southerly .side of Freehold. — The original Monmouth Court Hou.se was built in 17 15, and the present one in 1874 a little in the rear of the original site. On this spot in June 1774 was held the first Revo- lutionary meeting in New Jensey. The Court House was u.sed as a hospital by the British, who on retreating left in it 5 officers and 40 .soldiers to be cared for by the American army. — The John Craio- house, adjoining and northeast of the Court Hou.se, is .still part of the building now occupied as stores and law offices. It was u.sed as a ho.spital for British .soldiers during the Battle ; and here "The Wash- ington Star," the fir.st paper published in Freehold, wasi.ssuedin 1814. Many relics have been gathered up from the battle-field by people of the vicinity, highly prized material mementoes of a very vio-orons strife. They are found in the torrrent-washed places, and where the spade and the plow turn up the soil discovering the old musket, the rusty cannon ball, and the corroded bullet. Safely preserved, the.se relics will increase in pecuniary, because of intrinsic and historic value. Such relics are still occasionally being found. Copy of the Seal of the New Jeisey Society of the S Jiis of the A-nerican Kevohition. On June 27, 1891 the New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution held a meeting and banquet at Freehold, and drove out to Old Tennent to see the old hou.se and grounds. They presented no HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. the church with a large haiulsoine flag, which is carefully treasured, and on certain daj's is raised up on its flag pole in the cemetery. One of the days is the anniversary of the Battle, when it is unfurled and magnificently waves in the free breezes of brave Monmouth. In generous regard of the Revolutionary patriots and in recognition of Old Tennent lieing a witness to the memorable Battle of Monmouth, a beautiful mural tablet was placed on the exterior of the church Oct. 15, 1901, by the Monmouth Chapter of the New Jersey Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Made of .solid bronze, and embossed with an expression of loving remembrance and loyal patri- otism, it becomes a handsome badge to be worn by the old church that has survived the grand battle and the brave men that fought in it. This tablet reads : [9( IN GKATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF PATRIOTS WHO, ON SABBATH JUNE 28, 1778, GAINED THE VICTORY WHICH WAS THE TURNING POINT OF THE WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE, AND TO MARK A MEMORABLE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF MONMOUTH, THIS TABLET IS PLACED BY .MONMOITH CHAPTER, DAl'GHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLTTION, SEPTEMBER 2(), 1!»()L O O Also, on May 3, 1904, the same Monmouth Chapter presented Old Tennent with a hand.some valance, or drapery, of maroon rep, fasten- ing it around the .sounding-board and around the pulpit desk. REV. JOHN WOODHULL, D. D. m CHAPTER IX. REV. JOHN WOODHULL, D. D. 177S-1S24. After Will. Teiinent'.s death the pulpit of Old Freehold wa.s vacant for al)OUt a year and a half. The Presbytery of New Brunswick appointed to supply the church Revs. John Warford, Jeremiah Hal- sey, Thos. Smith, Philip Stockton, Chas. McKnight, and Geo. Faitoute : but this was only for a limited number of Sabbaths. The congregation raised money to pay the supplies, and Robert Rhea had charge of dispensing it. The people, it seemed, would have another Tennent, for the next month after their pastor's death they decided to make out a call to Rev. Wm. McKay Tennent, then in New Eng- land, to become their "settled minister." But evidently such a relation was not effected, as the records of Presbytery will prove. However, God was graciously guiding the church to the selection of a suitable man, and to one who proved himself a worthy and capable successor to the celebrated Wm. Tennent : this was the Rev. John WoodhuU called to the church in 1778. The exact date of his settle- ment is difficult to fix : it is not given in the minutes of the Presbytery of New Brunswick. But those Minutes read for Oct. 20, 1778, "A Petition was brought in from the Congn. of Freehold for leave to prosecute a Call before the New Castle Pb}' in favour of the Rev. John Woodhull one of their Members. The Pby chearfully grant the prayer of the petition & do earnestly recommend the aforesaid Congregation to the notice of the Pby of New Castle and of Mr. Woodhull in particular as an important branch of the Church of Christ where a faithful Minister of the Gospel will have as fair a prospect of usefulness & comfort as in any vacancy within our knowledge." Again, at "Allenston August 4 1779, '■" * * The Rev. John Wood- hull a Member of N. Castle Pby being present was desired to sit as Correspondent & he took his seat accordingly. ' ' Then a note between two meetings of Presbytery reads, "N. B. The Presbyy. met at Bedminster (Lamington) according to adjournment" (namely, 4th Tuesday in April 1780) — "but the Minutes of it are lost. It was opened by Mr. Woodhull." '•• '■'' '■'■'' ■■'- "Mr. John Woodhull lale from 112 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. the Pln-y. of New Castle haveiiig accepted the Call from Freehold joined the Presbytery." Dr. Woodhull's tombstone reads that he "in 1779 removed to this congregatian, which he served with great diligence and success for 45 years." The church trustees recorded in their book Nov. 1824 "The Reverend John Woodhull departed thi.s life aged 80 years, 46)2 the faithful pastor of this congregation." Dr. Woodhull himself, in a memorandum of texts from which he preached in Freehold, says "April 18, 1779, Acts 10: 29-33. I ^^k you therefore for what intent ye have sent for me etc — The first sermon after I came as their Mini.ster." His grand-daughter Miss Anna M. Woodhull, late of Freehold, N. J., and his great grandson Thenford Woodhull, Atty., of Brook- lyn, N. Y. furnish the following facts : John Woodhull was the .second son of John Woodhull. a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Colony, and Elizabeth, daughter of Wm. Henry Smith, of St. George's Manor; and was born at Miller's Place, Suffolk- county, Long Island, Jan. 26, 1744. His father was the .second son of Richard, grand.son of Richard Wodhull, who was born at Thenford, Northamptonshire, England, Sep. 13, 1620; came to America about 1648 and .settled at Setauket, Long Island. This Richard, the immigrant, was descended from Fulk, a younger son of Nicholas, .seventeenth Baron Wodhul ; the first being Walter, on whom the barony of Wahul was conferred, after the Conquest, A. D. 1066, and the last, Anthony, who died without male i.ssue, in 1541. Dr. Woodhull was prepared for college in a Grammar-school, under the care of Rev. Caleb Smith, his maternal uncle, at Newark Mountains, now Orange, N. J. He was impressed with gospel truth when about sixteen years of age, and in the beginning of his college course manifested an established piety. He graduated at Princeton College 1766, and then went to .study theology under Rev. John Blair at Fagg's Manor, Pa. As a young preacher he was accepted with more than usual popularity. Several calls from churches were tendered him, but duty led him to accept the one from the Leacock congregation, Lancaster Co., Pa., where he was ordained and installed Aug. I, 1770. The Leacock church had been regularlj' organized 1741. In 1772 Dr. Woodhull married Sarah, only child of George SpofFord, of Philadel])hia, and step-daughter of the Rev. Gilbert Ten- nent. They had five .sons and one daughter : one .son died in infancy in 1776, one son became a minister, two physicians, and one a merchant. REV. JOHN WOODHULL, D. D. 113 REV, JOHN WOODHULL, D. D. From photo of a portrait painted by Thomas Sully, Philadelphia, 1822. Dr. Woodhull was an ardent and loyal patriot. Early in the Revo- lution, all the able-bodied men of the Leacock congregation went into the field, and Dr. Woodhull their pastor accompanied them as their Chaplain. It is a tradition, that, while they were absent, his wife used to gather the remnant of the congregation in her parlor, on Sun- day evenings, and read to them his letters from the seat of war. A number of Dr. Woodhull' s letters, written while in camp with the army, have been preserved. This is one to his wnfe; — "Pirth Araboy Augst, 27, 76. My Dear Sally I receivd 2 Letters from you last Kvening, am glad that you [are'] getting better and that the Boys do well. Yesterday we had orders to march for Newark, — but upon applycation (ienl. Robert Dean promised that if we would make up our quoto for the flying Camp the rest might go home — upon which we had all most compleated our part, when we understood from Genl Mercer, that none should be alowed to go untill they had Stayed 6 weeks, so that I suppose we shall march for Newark to Day, or to morrow —There has landed A large Body of the Enemy upon Long Lsland. believe the most of their army, some say 15 and some above 20 Thousand men, our Rifle men are Dayly fighting them, & have killed a number, Day before yesterday we had lost none — how it is since tliat cannot tell, the 114 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Cannon roar very much this morning, Suppose they are warmly at it — May God grant us the Victor}'! I am now bravely, had a turn of the Chollick a few Days ago, the onely Illness I have had since I left you — Keep up your Spirits — I hope to be at home in about Three weeks from this time. — May the Lord be with you. Mj- Love to ni}- son the girls, Neighbors, and espetially to m\' Sally — Remember me to the Boj'S tell them I am pleased with the account you give of them, as to Plowing &c do as you see best — am in great hast least I loose my opportunity'. J. Woodhull." Col. Win. C. Alexander .said that Dr. Woodhull wa.s in the Battle of Monmouth, and, at the fall of a cannoneer, assisted in serving the gun. In after years his social conversation abounded in interesting remin- i.scences of the memorable war for Independence. Among the church papers is a fine specimen (copied) of Dr. Woodhull' s sermons; it is a patriotic discourse delivered on a Thanksgiving Day, November 1789. It is stated that Dr. Woodhull preached the funeral sermon of the brave Capt. Joshua Huddy from the court-house steps in Freehold before an immen.se audience. Would that he had written a book of all the recollections of his long life. He was a man of tall form and graceful manners, intelligent countenance, dignified bearing, fine powers of conversation, a genial, interesting, well bred gentleman, (spragiie Vol. III.) In 1780 he was made a trustee in the College at Princeton, and in 1798 he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Yale College. Of him his son wrote, "The same year of his settlement (1779) he built a house on an acre of ground leased of the congregation for the purpose of establishing a .school." From this grammar school went out man}- young men to usefulness in life, and some to positions of great honor and distinction He was also an instructor of young men in their studies for the gospel ministry, until the opening of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 18 12, when he would no longer perform such service ; he was an original trustee in that institution. In physical health Dr. Woodhull was vigorous, for which he exer- ci.sed judicious care. A letter he addressed to his session and con- gregation explains his absence from his pulpit on a certain Sabbath. He had been troubled with a distress in his ear that badly affected his hearing ; but he had gained .some relief, and so he wrote, " I am not sick — and have hesitated much about going to Church this day — but concluded on the whole that in a case so delicate which involved my future comfort and usefulness, it was best to run no risk. -'^ * ■'^ REV. JOHN WOODHULL, D. D. 115 Let sermon be appointed at 12 o'clock next Sabbath. — I hope to be with yon. Pray for me, that mj- hearing may be so restored as not to prevent my usefuhiess." He was a popular but scriptural preacher. For the word of God he had a true reverence, and in the interest of its circulation he was one of the founders of the Monmouth Co. Bible Society. He was the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of New Brunswick from Oct. 1781 to April 1801. In May 1791 at Philadelphia he was chosen Moderator of the General As.sembly. and the following year he opened the Assembly with a sermon from II Tim. 4:1, 2. Col. John Covenhoven, Dr. WoodhuU's elder, attended the Assembly in 1796, and possibly in 1795 also, as a regularly appointed commissioner, and was thus probably the first of all the Freehold elders to be a commissioner to the highest court of the church. When Dr. Woodhull came to Old Tennent it had 92 members in its communion, six of these were elders : and the pew holdings were much the same as in the plan for 1754 &c. with of course some changes, (see Plan of Pews 1790.) The Congregation was often in arrears of salary to him, but he was very patient and easy : and finally in March 1817 he bought a lot on the north eastermost part of the par- sonage farm, of 21.40 acres for $30.05 per acre, and paid for it by giving a receipt for so much of arrears in his salary. In April 18 15 the Trustees had resolved "that in future all the accounts of the Congregation or the Trustees with their Pastor or any other person or persons shall be kept and recorded in dollars and cents money of the United States." There were no Sabbath-schools in the congre- gation during Dr. WoodhuU's pastorate, but it was his custom to catechize the children of his charge two times a year ; and in ca.ses where the}' had been studied he asked for the scriptural references as proofs to the catechism answers. Some lists of names of these catechizings are still preserved. And he faithfully and effectually expounded the doctrine of infant baptism, as ajipears from the follow- ing list, for .seven consecutive years, of infants that were l)aptized, — 33 in 1803, 32 in 1804, 39 in 1805, 45 in 1806, 62 in 1807, 58 in 1808, 48 in 1809, or 317 in seven years ; and the communicants in the church at this time numl:)ered from 250 to 300. This manifested a good growing life in the church. Dr. Woodhull was fond of the young people, and they of him, .so that a happy memory remained concerning him long after his death, among tho.se who had seen and known him personally. ii6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. In his temporal and financial affairs Dr. Woodhull was shrewd and careful. He possessed fine business qualifications. It is said that he became very wealthy, and it is thought that he owned about 50,000 acres of land in different localities in New Jersey, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Maryland. It is told of him that when his only daughter, Sarah, was married, he gave her a dower of $80,000. His death came suddenly, Nov. 22, 1824, in the Sist year of his age. At his funeral three days later the Rev. Isaac V. Brown preached a sermon from the text Rev. 2:10, which was requested for publication by the session, through Nathaniel S. Rue, clerk, and printed in pamphlet form. His grave was made about fifty feet to the south of the middle door of the church, and is surmounted by a marble monument. His wife died Oct. 12, 1827 aged 77 years, and her grave was made alongside his. Concerning Dr. Woodhull traditions are still told as pleasant remembrances, as is frequently the case in regard to a minister of such a long pastorate. An amusing story is told of him in connec- tion with the superstition of .some that Old Tennent cemetery was haunted by a ghost. At a late hour in the night as Dr. Woodhull was returning from marrying a couple he noticed two dark looking objects towering near the church. Thinking of the reputed ghost he determined to see for himself, so tying his horse he entered the gate- way whip in hand, cracking it as he went along ; and when he approached the spot where Col. Monckton's grave is made he found some sleeping Indians with two piles of baskets near by them. Also it is told of him that in his later years he once sat on a table in a house while he preached a funeral sermon, presumably because he was feeble, and because sitting on a table would enable him to see the people better than when sitting down in a chair. His text on this occasion was Heb. 4:9. The formula habitually used by Dr. Woodhull as ' ' Grace before Meat" was written out evidently at the request of one of his chil- dren who possibly wished to adopt it, and is as follows, — " Father of Mercies ! We thank Thee that our bodies are once more fed. We adore Thee for the gift of Thy Son, and for the way of salvation through Him. Continue Thy goodness, and feed our souls with the Bread of Life, and to Thy holy name be the praise ! Amen." REV. JOHN WOODHULL, D. D. 117 yji\^n- '^^'!U?j\i ■-u>eiM3S3Difj >^ 'F^y_ ■ -u(?e)pyu'^:i^if9puoJC) 'Zl ft, fz, ^CO v^-?> :^ Q 3 ^ ^ ;^ < ?2^ '0 "F" si Co v> ■ ?1 \^ V?; -v^ \Qi \^ \03 ^ M^ \0- \cr- ^^ --?5 ^^=9 -^50 ^<^ > 3^ 1^ Si 1- 5 ' 0^ >1 1- >1 0^ « 1 ^i) '^ u ^ :j^ 3^ ^ 0^ i?:^ jy ? ■^ ^ ^ c 3^ •< Q ^ ^ "0 to > -% ■ r r - \^ x^ \^ X$J; ^^ ^^ ~^~^ m I/on^sireci. 8(, Schenofi.. S^K'^Kcl ~P. J^or-rm^n . Hcjb-e »" i ~R At e a. , 111 •f '% % \ % '1/. 'V W-m- CiTum^n-cr. j7^^m3,s Ihotn-San. 'Wm. Ca-urnouzf. ^U nts^y' i\Q.^ Kc LhoniAS Coo/C. Voor^ees 8< Vknderi'eer. (s> JVcns^ik I-{i\nf(i>iSo]i. . Qe.o^-c;iy''^Vs^iKty^. yVrn. C^orcLe-yi 7 '7 '% '% % 13/ y Th &-4^ X)ai oyt'tt\5 JJS^VlS A-Torx J^a a I ion. cfsKCoh Wc/Coff. JJe-mcK S u-i phi JT- 'Doclor Sci.'-ddzr '~rhon7c\s Jicncie>soi2. J^tc^Ac/ cJohyisfot . hugcjin'^Sutpfiin. Coinhs S^S'tcty Diagram of Pews in Old Tennent 1790. I IS HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. SEPARATE INCORPORATION. In 1785 steps were taken to have the church incorporated separ- ately from the Upper Freehold (Allentown) and Shrewsbury churches, and under the government of the state. On Wednesday, April 6, 1785, the members of the .session and the congregation met, and after electing Gen. David Forman as trustee for the church in the room of Robert Rhea deceased, they decided to petition the Leg- islature for a "separate Act of Incorporation " and engaged Thos. Henderson, M. D. to draw up said petition, and appointed Dr. WoodhuU to notify the other congregations : also at this meeting seven men were elected as trustees to be named in the petition for the new charter. The next year Aug. 7, 1786, the congregation met again, under the new law that had been passed concerning incor- poration for religious societies, and elected the same seven men except Peter Forman who had died ; Col. John Covenhoven was elected in his stead. These trustees for the new charter were Jacob Wikoff, Thomas Henderson, M. D., David Forman, .son of Jonathan, Kenneth Anderson, Junr., Gen. David Forman, Col. John Covenhoven, and John A. Scudder, M. D. On March 13, 1787 these trustees sub- scribed themselves under the new corporate title that had been chosen "The Trustees of the first Presbyterian Congregation in Free- hold in the County of Monmouth." The form of their Trustees' oath was : "We the Subscribers do solemnly profess and swear that we do not hold our- selves bound to bear Allegiance to the King of Great Britain. So help us God. We the Subscribers do solemnly profess and swear that we do and will bear true Faith and Allegiance to the Government of this State as established under the authority of the people. So help us God. We the Subscribers do solemnly profess and swear that we will execute the trust reposed in us, as Trustees of the first Presbj'terian Congregation in Freehold during our continuance in office with Fidelity and to the best of our Understandings. So help us God." REV. JOHN WOODHUIX, D. D. 119 Six of the trustees took oath before Thomas Henderson, M. D., Justice of the Peace ; and Thomas Henderson took oath l)efore John Covenhoven, Justice. The certificate is "Recorded in the Clerks office of Monmouth County in book B x pages 26-7 the 13th day of April 1789. J. Rhea. Clk." The .seal after the autograph of the.se seven trustees subscribing under their new title, has the imprint (jf a device of two birds standing face to face under what appears to be a leaf, which is suggestive of the new seal that the trustees that same day adopted. (see in Chap. 1st). More than seventy years later this corporate name was changed again, by an act pas.sed by the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, and approved by the Governor March 16, 1859, to the name ''The First Presbyterian Church of the County of Monmouth.'' This act was not to take effect until it had been submitted to the congregation and approved by them, and a certificate thereof, signed by the President of the Board of Trustees, should be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey. It was approved almost unanimously by the congregation. But the certificate, through some inadvertence, was not filed until several years afterwards, when through a business transaction arising in connection with some money to be transferred to the church the neglect was discovered, and the need of its remedy made apparent. Report was then made to the legal authorities and the corporate title of the church was recorded ; and also, all deeds given by the trustees under this name .since 1859 were made true and effectual. This was completed in 1882, and thus the above named title is the present legal name of Old Tennent. I20 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER X. REV. JOB FOSTER HALSEY, D. D. 1826-1828. After the death of Dr. Woodhull a year and a half elapsed before the congregation again had a settled pastor ; when a call was given to Job Foster Halsey, a young man twenty-six years of age, and just completing his studies in Princeton Seminary. The salary promised in the call was $700 annually. In arranging for those who should vote for a pastor at this time the congregation, among others, passed the following resolution, "Resolved, that no married lady vote unless hur husband be present with hur & agree that she ma}- vote for him, unless she is a subscriber & paid for herself." Mr. Halsey, young in years and experience, was a contrast to the preceeding pastor ; but during his short ministry in Old Tennent he proved himself an earnest and energetic successor to the old and able servant of the church. He was born at Schenectady, N. Y., July 12, 1800. His parents, names were Luther and Abigail. At nineteen years of age he was converted ; and the same year, 18 19, he graduated from Union Col- lege in the town of his birth, under the presidency of the famous Dr. Eliphalet Nott. In 1820 he was licensed to preach by the Presbyter)' of North River. He entered Princeton Theological Seminary in 1823, where he studied for three years. June 14, 1826 he was ordained by the Presbytery of New Brunswick in session in the Old Tennent church, and installed its pastor. In December of that year he was married to Elizabeth Parker Brinley. His pastorate was one of the shortest in Old Tennent's list, continuing for one year and nine months, when it closed March 5, 1828. Afterwards he served in important positions as agent American Bible Society, as a teacher, and also as a pastor in different churches. The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him b}- Lafayette College i860. He died March 24. 1882 at Norristown, Pa , where he had been pastor for twenty five 3'ears. When Mr. Halsey became pastor in Old Teinient there were over two hundred names on the communicant roll of the church. Among the oldest members at that time were Elizabeth English united in 1767, and Eleanor C. Forman united in 1776. During his pastorate REV. JOB FOSTER HALSEY, D. D. 121 REV. JOB F. HALSKY, D. D. more than ninety people were added to the conununion, forty of the.se joining on one occa.sion. This record reveals a healthy activity in spiritnal things in the church, and gave evidence of the faithful sow- ing of seed by Dr. Woodhull, as well as of zealous effort on the part of the young pastor Halsey. A .seminary student (J. W. M.), from Princeton visited Mr. Halsey in the summer of 1827, and many years afterwards wrote of him thus ; "He was in the habit of keeping his pockets filled with verses of Scrip- ture, which were printed on blue pasteboard in that day, for Sabbath- .schools, and distributing single verses to people whom he met. He called them 'small shot' — good for driving away black-birds." It is told of Mr. Halsey that he was a stringent supporter of Sabbath observance, that he did not want his people to do any cooking on that 122 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. day, not even to set the tea-kettle to boil. An amusing story is still current about Mr. Halsey's courtship and marriage. It is told that he preached on a certain Sabbath in the town of his bride-to-be, and was entertained at her mother's home where were two or three daugh- ters. Being much pleased with one of these young women he began corresponding afterwards with her, and his suit was accepted. On his next visit to the home he was surprised to find that he had been corresponding with a different one of the sisters than he had intended (evidently having been mistaken in the name when he began the letter writing). However, Mr. Halse}' accepted the correspondent for his wife, and it is said that he considered this marriage an arrange- ment of Providence. Mr. Halsey has preserved an interesting story of the early times of the church in a letter he wrote to the editor of "The Monmouth Democrat" in 1873, and that is now published in Salter's "History of Monmouth and Ocean Counties" p. 215. In this letter "Mr. Carr" is evidently Walter Ker. Mr. Halsey writes : — "In the early history of the Presbyterian Church in Monmouth count)', N. J., a special meeting was held to pray that the Lord would send them a minister, and at that meeting a Mr. Carr was selected to go to the Log College (now Hartsville, Pa.), where the father of the Tennents preached and taught. Though it was at harvest time, so eager was Mr. Carr to execute his mission that he started the very next day. When he had made known the object of his visit, he could get none of the sons to consent to go. But as he left to return home he said : 'So sure am I that I have come on the Lord's errand, and that our prayers will be favorably answered, that I shall not reach home before you will .send for me and assure me that I have not taken this journey in vain,' and so bid them farewell. And sure enough, he had not gone on his way more than a few miles before a messenger overtook him, calling him back, and a.ssured him that Rev. John Tennent would return with him as their minister, which he did. He lived and labored among them less than two years, and was succeeded by his brother Rev. William Tennent, who labored at Freehold forty-eight years, and is buried in the ai.sle of the church. I said that Mr. Carr went on his mi.ssion to Neyhamings, Pa., leaving his harvest unreaped. When the farmers had hurriedly gathered in theirs, feeling that he had gone on their business as well as his own — that he was the church's servant — they turned out and REV. JOB FOSTER HALSEY, D. D. 123 cut his grain for him, and Mr. Carr, on his return, found it ])Ut up in shocks in the field. A sudden and long rain compelled him to leave it standing so, and so it happened that when the next season for sow- ing arrived the best seed grain was Mr. Carr's, as his neighbors had gathered in theirs before it was thoroughly ripened, and many applied to him for seed. Such was the tradition told me more than half a century ago by some of my aged elders, who themselves had been gathered into the church under the ministry of Rev. William Tennent. J. F. Halsey." SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. About the year 1827 a Sunday-school was started in the church, and Mrs. Halsey. wife of the pastor, was its first superintendent. This was the beginning of a branch of church work that has proved of ine.stimable benefit to Old Tennent down to the present time. Those who have served as superintendents of the Sunday-.school in the church are : Mrs. Job F. Halsey, Nathaniel S. Rue, William G. Denise, James Rue, R. Perrine Craig, Jo.seph Combs, Elijah Reid, Luther D. Bugbee, William H. Reid, and George L. DuBois. The Sunday-school ser- vices were conducted at first in the old Session house on Sunday afternoon. Afterwards they were held on Sunday morning in the new Session house. And finally it became the custom to convene the Sunday-school in the church building in connection with morning sanctuary service. Beside the one in the church, Sunday-schools have been conducted for many years in various district school-houses on Sunday afternoon, and much good has been effected in this way through the widely extended congregation. For many years it had been the custom to hold two preaching ser- vices in the church on Sunday, with about a half hour intermission for the partaking of some refreshments. As late as 1819 the congre- gation decided to hold two services on Sunday from the middle of April to the middle of September, and only one .sermon on each Sun- day throughout the remainder of the year "except on sacramental occasions." This practice of having two .sermons and services close together was well suited to the conditions of a newly .settled country, where church privileges were rare, and .some of the people driving many miles to and from service. It was not specially needed in long .settled connnunities, and it had its disadvantages in more ways than 124 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. one. Every age suits itself to convenient and advantageous progress, and thus this practice of holding two sermon services near together was finally abandoned in the churches. But it was not because of a disposition to lessen labor on the part of the pastor nor attendance on the part of the people, for, since this change, sanctuary services have tended rather to increase in number than to diminish. About the time of Dr. Woodhull's death this old custom was discontinued in Old Tennent ; possibly when Mr. Halsey became pastor, or certainly so during Mr. Roy's ministry. Right here may be told an ancestral story : — Rachel Burrowes, daughter of John and Hope, born in 1751 in an old colonial homestead at Middletown Point (now Matawan), used to come up with her parents to services in Old Tennent ; they would bring lunch and stay the whole day to both services. On one occasion Rachel, as a little girl, became restless in the service, and finally her mother reproving her said "I will not bring you again to church." After the service, walking down the hill with her mother, she turned round and made a profound courtesy toward the church building and said "Good-b}-, cousin meetin-house, I never expect to see you again." This vein of humor in the little girl expressed itself in her through a long life ; and indeed she sat for man}- years in the .services of the old church for she became the second wife of Thomas Hender.son, M. D. PERRINEVILLE CHURCH. The old New Brunswick Presbytery appears to have been watchful of promising places for the establishing of churches, and of supplying destitute districts with the means of grace. An interesting item occurs in its records under date April 28, 1802 : "The committee appointed to enquire into the State of the frontier Settlements Reported that there is a considerable extent of country on the Sea coast, between 80 & an 100 miles in length & about 20 in breadth very destitute of the means of grace : There are .some villages considerably inhabited & tolerably productive, but generally the country is of a thin Soil & thinly inhabited. Their religious instruction hath been chiefly from the Methodists, who we l)elieve have been useful among them." Obviously this refers to the southeastern portions of the State. Per- rineville was an outstation of the older churches that early became an important point. Preaching services were conducted there possi- bly as early as 1777. Dr. W'oodhull manifested special interest in REV. JOB FOSTER HALSEY, D. D. 125 this work, and secured regular preaching services at Perrineville b}^ Rev. Joseph Clark, who had been a theological student under his care, and in 17S4 was ordained as an evangelist. Mr. Clark became pastor at Allentown June 1788, having preached there regularly for a considerable time previous. After this there was an arrangement by which Perrineville was regularly supplied with preaching by the pastors of Old Tennent, Cratd:)ury, and Allentown. This continued until 1826, when on June 5, of that year, the Perrineville church was organized, Rev. Symmes C. Henry acting as the committee. The church took the name of "The Second Presbyterian Church of Upper Freehold." This name was changed by an act of the Legislature in 1847 ^o the name of "The First Church of Millstone." Rev. Wni. Henry Woodhull, grandson of Rev. John Woodhull, was the first pastor at Perrineville, being installed there Sep. 6, 1826, and con- tinuing in the office for more than five years. There were thirteen original members in the church. Fiuial of the Steeple on Old Tennent Chinch. 126 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER XI. REV. ROBERT ROY. IS29-1832. After Mr. Halsey left the congregation they were without a settled pastor for about a year : and yet souls were added to the church. Twenty-two united with the communion in the autumn of 1828. It is possible that Rev. Robert Roy had been preaching in the church previous to that autumn, for the congregation voted to give him a call, July 14, 1828, at an annual salary of $700. He was installed pastor in Old Tennent Feb. 18, 1829. He was born about 1792, and entered Princeton Theological Seminary in 1820, where he studied for three years. Afterwards for a time he was a missionary in Va. He came from the Presbytery of Hudson to the Pby. of New Bruns- wick. In 1829 Mr. Roy purchased nine and a half acres of ground from Jo.seph H. Sutfin (et al), which is the same plot of ground on which Mrs. A. P. Cobb's house now stands. On this he built a home at his own charges, and here he lived during his pastorate : and here also he died. After his death this was the home of his widow for many years. Mr. Roy was not of robust health. Within two years after his settlement he made a journey to the South, seeking repair of his throat and lungs. From St. Augustine, Jan. 1831, he wrote a letter to his elders in the session of Old Tennent, addressing it to John Baird, one of the oldest elders at that time. This letter (still pre- served) is full of expre.ssions of interest and attachment to his charge. On his return he endeavored to preach, but it was with a weak voice, which was not much above a whisper during the last of his pulpit .services. He died at his home March 15, 1832. Rev. Dr. Archibald Alexander preached the sermon at his funeral, and he was buried a few feet from the door of the church, being the fifth pastor laid to rest in the cemeteries of Old Tennent. Mr. Roy was a very sociable and amiable man, exceedingly pleasant in conversation and company, and kind to all. He was very much liked by the people of his charge, and was happily remembered among them. Mr. Roy married Sarah Trimble, of Orange County, New York. An adopted daughter's name was Sarah Jane who married a Dr. Kemble. REV. ROBERT ROY. 127 HOWEL CHURCH. While Mr. Roy vva.s pastor a Presbyterian church was formed at Howel, N. J., which may be considered an offshoot from Old Ten- nent. The organization took place Nov. i, 1831, and was effected by Rev. Eli F. Cooley, pastor of the First Church of Trenton, N. J., the Rev. Robert Roy also being present. There were eight original members, three of whom came by certificate from Old Tennent. These were Amos Shaw and his wife Caroline, and Thomas Gulick, all now buried in Old Tennent cemeter}'. The other five members came b}' profession of faith. Amos Shaw and Thomas Gulick were elected and ordained ruling elders. This church existed about .seveti years, and then was dissolved by an act of Presbytery, and its mem- bers were directed to unite with the church in Freehold village, which they accordingly did April 1839. Yet preaching services were held at this place for some time afterwards, since as late as 1848 per- sonal notes, made by Amos Shaw, record the fact that Revs. J. F. Halsey, L. H. Van Doren, and D. V. McLean preached there at intervals during that year. STOVES IN THE CHURCH. In the comforts and conveniences of the sanctuary .services for the early worshippers in Old Tennent, necessity was a law as regarded some things; so also was .stern and rugged conscience. The latter of these was possiblj the reason that no stoves were u.sed in the church for many years, neither was there any fire-place. But this was in accordance with the custom and opinion of the times, as some church people oftho.se early days thought that the introduction of stoves into the churches was "an invention of Satan." The Old Tennent build- ing, in its erection, could ea.sily have been arranged to be heated; or it could have been fitted up for this sooner than it was. It has l)een .said that the Tennent fathers oftho.se days gave as their reason for not having any fire in the church, that they had determined not to be lukewarm, but to be either cold or hot. This may appear somewhat facetious, and yet nevertheless it suggests the existence of a rugged sense of self-sacrifice in religion. For some time it was the custom of the women worshipers to keep themselves warm by means of a "foot- warmer," which was a tin-lined box with a pan of live coals in it, covered over with .some ashes. Stoves were introduced into Old Ten- nent church somewhere about 1800, and even then some of the church 128 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. • members were opposed to their being put in: the opposition and objec- tion to the stoves was so strong that some members are said to have gone out of their pews and sat in other seats as far from the stoves as they could get, so as not to feel their warmth any more than possible. It is known from the records that stoves were in the church by 1815. They stood in the aisle that runs the whole length of the church; one near to the juncture of this aisle with that running north and south on the east side, and the other correspondingly on the west side. The smoke pipes led up over the gallery, and passed out at the windows on the east and west gable ends of the church. The present arrange- ment is different. In this broad aisle, running the whole length of the church, four pews were added in 18 15, one at the end of the wall pews on the ea.st side of the church, and a similar one on the west side of the church ; also one on each .side of the middle entrance-ai.sle at its juncture with the long aisle. These pews were .sold to the highest bidders, viz., the one on the ea.st end to Jacob Baker for $27.00, the one on the west end to Samuel Forman for $26.50, the pew on the east side of the middle ai.sle to Dr. Woodhull for $48.50, and that on the west .side to Moses Sproule for $48. 50. Some years afterward the two pews opening on the middle aisle were removed in order to give more space in the long ai.sle in front of the "Elders' .square." Moses Sproule was an Ensign in the American army during the Revolutiou. He became a member of the Society of the Cincinnati May 24, 1784. He married Miss Mary Laird as his first wife, and her si,ster Susanna Laird as his second wife. It is said that he possessed a number of colored slaves, and that he lived m Englishtown and there conducted a store of general merchandi.se. While in the vicinity of Freehold Gen. Washington presided at a masonic meeting, and Gilbert Apple- gate still preserves the Masonic apron used by Moses Sproule on that occasion. Moses Sproule died 1820. REV. DANIEL VEECH McLEAN, D. D. 129 CHAPTER XII. REV. DANIEL VEECH MCLEAN, D. D. 1832-1836. In 1832 the congregation unanimously decided to make out a call to Rev. I. C. Conver.se ; but evidently this relation was not effected, for a few months later, in August, they made out a call to Rev. D. V. McLean, and he followed Mr. Roy in another short pastorate. He was born at Dunlap's Creek, Fayette Co., Pa., Nov. 24, 1801, and was the brother of Judge Amzi C. McLean. When about twenty-one years of age he united with the Presbyterian church at Athens, Ohio. In 1824 he graduated at the University of Ohio, and subsequently for a time was a teacher in Chambersburg, Pa. He studied for two years in Princeton Theological Seminary, and was ordained as an evange- list by the Presbytery of Miami, June 29, 1831. At Somerville, N. J., Feb. I, 1830, he was married to Miss Evelina B. Linn. Although he acted as Stated Supply for a church in Lebanon, Ohio, for a short period after his ordination, his first installation was in Old Tennent, Nov. 16, 1832. Dr. McLean is said to have preached for his first time in Old Tennent on a week day in the summer of 1832, a day .set apart for fasting and prayer on account of cholera then raging, the text for his sermon being Joel 2 : 13-14. During the four years of his pastorate additions were made to the communion ; but the meagre records of those years, that are extant, show no specially large in- gatherings. The largest number of enrolled members during that time was two hundred and .seventy. But attention is noticeably called to the liberality of the congregation by the large increa.se of gifts to missions as reported in the Minutes of the General A.ssembly ; and this liberality appears to have been steadily generous through all of Dr. McLean's pastorate. The largest amount, reported during these four years, as given to the mi.ssionar}' fund, was §178 in 1833. This may be contrasted with the church's contribution to the Mis- sionary fund of $20 in 1812, and $29.50 in 1825. Whatever other compensation was given Dr. McLean as salary for his pastoral .ser- vices, the amount of money paid him annually appears to have been $600. He resided in the old parsonage, and was probably the last of the Tennent pastors to occupy it. I30 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. KF.V I) V McLHAN, D. U. FREEHOLD Vnj.AGE CHURCH. Ill 1836 Dr. McLean resigned his charge, and Presbyter}' dissolved the })astoral relation Nov. 8 of that year. Previous to this, in March 1835, a few members of Old Teiinent church and congregation resolved to build a house of worship in the village of Freehold, with no special intention at that time of forming themselves into a separate church, "but rather to provide for themselves and families more convenient facilities for holding religious service." Accordingly on June 10, 1835, the corner stone of a brick building was laid. Two 3'ears and one week later it was dedicated, having been completed at a cost of about $4000. Feb. 21, 1838, a committee composed of Rev. Eli F. Cooley and Benjamin H. Rice, D. D., of the Presbytery of New Brunswick, organized this church with thirty-two members, all of REV. DANIEL VEECH McEEAN, D. D. 131 whom presented letters from Old Tennent. The first elders were Samuel Forman, M. D. (previously an elder in Old Tennent), and William T. Sutphin. The corporate name adopted for this church was "The Village Church at Freehold." On the roll of the churches of Presbytery this name was changed in April 1873, to "The First Church of Freehold," which has sometimes caused confusion from the fact of its similarity to the early name of Old Tennent. The present corporate name of the church in Freehold town is "The First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, N. J. Dr. McLean having supplied the pulpit of this young organization for some time, was finally installed its pastor Nov. i, 1838, which position he filled with efficiency for twelve years. He was a man of considerable energy, of fine preaching abilities, and of business capacity. In 1848 he received the honorary title of Doctor of Divinity from Lafayette College. Three years later this college called him to her Presidenc}', which office he filled from 185 1 to 1857. Dr. McLean was a Director in Princeton Theological Seminar}' from 1848 to i860. In his later life he again entered the work of the pastorate, and in this service he died Nov. 23, 1869, at Red Bank, N. J. He died of ulceration of the stomach, in full pos.session of his mental powers, and in his dying hours confirmed and illustrated the promise of the Ma.ster that he would never leave nor forsake those who put their trust in him. His wife died in Winfield, W. Va., 83 years of age. The graves of both are in Old Tennent church yard. Married, by Rev. D. V. McLean on Sep. 21, 1836, Garret B. Conover and Teresa Reid : on the same day also Joseph Combs and Matilda Woodhull. In 1835 the congregation "Resolved that the outside of the church be painted red. After this resolution was passed, some further dis- cussion took place, respecting the Colour, whereupon it was agreed that the committee be authorized to paint the out side white, provided the exspence between red and white l)e made up without charge to the congregation." It can still be remembered that the church was red on three sides and the front was white. Pos.sibly there was a time when the church was painted in red on all four sides. 11(2 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER Xni. REV. JAMES CLARK, D. D. 1837-1839. Exactly one year after Dr. McLean left the Old Tennent pulpit. Rev. James Clark was installed pastor of the church, Nov. S, 1837. He was born in the city of Philadelphia March 9, 1812. He studied in the University of Pennsylvania and in the Princeton Theological Seminary with honor and capacity ; and he extended his studies for some time in France and Germany, manifesting considerable linguistic powers. Polished and cultured in all his speech, whether written or spoken, he was also an earnest Christian and a strong supporter of the missionary cause. He was ordained Iiy the Presb3'tery of New Brunswick in session at Old Tennent on the same day in which he was installed pastor of the church. He remained in this his first charge for about two years, until Oct. 2, 1839. After this he was pastor of several churches, and for a time President of Washington College, Pa. During the latter part of his life he was a resident of Philadelphia, and without pastoral charge. He was honored with the title of Doctor of Divinity by Jefferson College in 1850. His death occurred Nov. i, 1892, in the Sist year of his age. In the spring of 1837 Mr. Clark married Julia Woodhull, second daughter of John T. Woodhull, M. D., a ruling elder in Old Tennent. During his pastorate he lived in the home of Mrs. Robert Roy, boarding with her. Mrs. Clark died at Richmond, Lower Mount Bethel, Pa., Dec, 10, 1839, in her 24th year, and was buried there. Mr. Clark after- wards married Sarah Ann Randolph, daughter of Francis Randolph and Phebe Crane his wife, and sister to Bennington Randolph. In the spring of 1839 Old Tennent reported to Presbytery ; — added on examination 10, on certificate 3 ; total number of members 236 ; adults baptized 5, infants baptized 5 ; contrilnitions to Home Mi.ssions $61 ^ contributions to Foreign Missions $61. During the incumbency of Dr. McLean the old parsonage with the farm land attached was sold, as mentioned in Chap. Ill Near the clo.se of Mr. Clark's ministry, the congregation purchased a house and lot in Englishtown for a parsonage. This property was bought of Margaret Perrine, April 18, 1839, for the sum of $2, 100. It con- REV. JAMES CLARK, D. D. 133 RKV. JAMES CLARK, D. D tained four acres of land. Subsequent!}-, May i, 1841, more land was bought, which appears to have been added to the parsonage, since it was a lot of land " situate lying and being near the village of Englishtown in Freehold." It contained ten and one one-hun- dredth acres, and was obtained of Dr. J. Smith English, guardian of Cornelia Ann Clayton (minor) at $24.05 per acre. The.se two lots of land were .sold by the congregation March 15, 1850, to Juliet Conover for $2050. This parsonage house afterwards passed through the hands of several owners. It has since been remodelled and con- siderably enlarged, and was the home for many years of the late John H. Laird. It is now owned and occupied by William E. Mount. OLD TENNENT'S PRESBYTERIAL CONNECTIONS. Old Tennent has been connected with several different Presbyteries, some of which have been famous in the historv of the Presl)vterian 134 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Church in America. Obviously Old Tennent was first connected with the Presbytery of Philadelphia, and appears to have been the first of all the churches of New Jersey to belong to that parent of all the American Presbyteries. The first extant record of the meeting of that Presbytery relates to the ordination of Mr. John Boyd. The Synod of Philadelphia was formed in 1716. That Synod established the Presbytery of East Jersey in 1733, by dividing the Presbytery of Philadelphia. The manner in which this record reads, together with the fact that Old Tennent (Freehold) was located in the district called "East Jersey," seems to imply that the church was included in the organization of that Presbytery ; and in some instances after this in the records Rev. Wm. Tennent, Jr., is spoken of as a member of East Jersey Presbytery. Then in 173S the Synod of Philadelphia formed the Presbytery of New York by uniting the remnants of the Presbyter}' of Long Island with the Presbytery of East Jersey, of which Old Tennent was then a member ; and therefore the church became connected with New York. Two days later, on May 26, 1738, at the same session, the Synod erected the Presbytery of New Brun.swick, and included Old Tennent within its bounds. Of that Presbytery of New Brunswick Rev. Wm. Tennent, Jr., was one of the five original members that came from the Presbytery of New York. He with his elder, Robert Gumming, was present at its first meeting in New Brunswick Aug. 8, 1738. Rev. Gilbert Tennent opened the Presbytery at this its first meeting with a sermon on the text John 21 : 15. Its third meeting was held at Old Tennent (Freehold) Sep. 7, 1738, and John Hendenson was the elder present to represent the church. After one hundred and twenty-one years in this connection Old Tennent made another change. The Synod of New Jerse}- in Oct. 1859, erected the Presbytery of Monmouth, and named Old Tennent as one of its twelve original churches. This Presbj'tery was wholly formed out of the Pby. of New Brunswick, and in 1870 at the Reunion became the legal successor to the Presbytery of Burling- ton of thirteen churches, and at the same time received five more from the Pb}'. of New Brunswick and one, Lakewood, from the Pby. of Newark. The first meeting of the Presbytery of Monmouth was held in Old Tennent church Jan. 11, i860, when Rev. Charles F. Worrell preached the opening sermon from Eph. 2:8. At that meet- ing elder James Rue represented the Old Tennent church, and the pastor, Rev. Donald McLaren, was made the first stated Clerk of the REV. JAMES CLARK, D. D. 135 Presbytery. Thus smnming up Old Tenneiit's Presbyterial connec- tions they are as follows : — r. From the first records to 1733 with Phy. of Philadelphia. 2. From 1733 to 173S with Pby. of East Jersey. 3. From 1738 to 1738 (2 days only) with Pby. of New York. 4. From 1738 to 1859 with Pby. of New Brunswick. 5. From 1859 to present time with Pby. of Monmouth. During the discussions and difficulties in the Presbyterian Church throughout the country in the years 1837 ^'^<^^ '38. which finally resulted in the division of Old and New School, there is apparently nothing in the records to show that Rev. James Clark (who was pas- tor in Old Tennent at that time), did tor himself or for his congrega- tion manifest any other desire than to support the principles of the Old School branch of the Church. He, and his elder William I. Thompson, at the meeting of the Presbytery of New Brunswick in Oct. 1838, doubtless voted in the affirmative (for the vote was unan- imous) on the adoption of the resolution "That this Presbytery hereby declares its cordial adherence to the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, on the basis of the Acts of 1837 and 1838, of the General Assemblies, for the reformation and pacification of the Church." In this connection Old Tennent remained through all the period of division, until the happ}' Reunion of the two Branches in November 1869 at Pittsburgh, Pa. About 1840, or previoush', it was the custom to have the floors of Old Tennent church ".sanded" three times a year, just before the three aimual communion .services. 136 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER XIV. REV. LUTHER HALSEY VAN DOREN. 1840-1856. The tenth pastor of Old Tennent was the Rev. L. H. Van Doren. He was the child of eminently pious parents, his father being a most godly minister, an.d his mother a devout woman, a sister of Rev. Job F. Hal.sey, a former pastor of Old Tennent. Mr. \'an Doren was one in a family of fourteen children, of whom it was said "all received the adoption of sons and daughters of the Lord." He was born at Hopewell, Orange Co., New York, March 14, 1808, and at the early age of twelve years made a public profession of faith in Christ. In 1831 he graduated at Princeton College. Afterwards he studied for orders in the Episcopal Church, under Bishop R. B. Smith of Ken- tucky. But later, he decided to enter the Presbyterian Church. In 1834 he was ordained by the Presbytery of Columbia, Mo., and .soon after began preaching in St. Louis, where he organized what after- wards became a large and flourishing church. Old Tennent called him to her service, offering him an annual compensation of $700 with the u.se of the par.sonage house and lot in Englishtown. On June 17, 1840, he was installed pastor of the old church, and continued in this relation for about half a generation. During his ministry at Tennent the work of the Lord greatly prospered in the church. More than one revival greatly added to the membership of the communion. Conspicuous among these times of refreshing was the season of 1848, when on April 2, iio persons united with Old Tennent communion. That year's statistical report shows that 115 persons had been added to the church during the foregoing year, all but 3 of whom were on confession of faith ; while the whole number of communicants was 433. Two years later, 1850, the total membership was 481, doubtless the largest number of communicants the church ever had in any one year. Most of the revival meetings of 1848, which continued for about seven weeks, were held in the old school house at Englishtown, and about 250 persons arose for prayers. Old Tennent about that time appears to have had what was called "the Lecture room" in that village. William M. Paxton, who was at that time a young man not quite twentx-four >ears of age and a student in Princeton REV. LUTHER HALSEY VAN DOREN. 137 RKV I.rTHHk H VAX DOREN. Theological Seminary, frequently preached in those meetings with great acceptance ; and because of his youth he was called "The Boy Preacher." He has now for some years been professor in homiletics in the same seminary in which he studied. During the former part of Mr. Van Doren's pastorate he resided in the parsonage at Englishtown (;f which mention has been made. He was the first pastor to occupy this parsona.ue, at least for any con- siderable length of time : and he was the last one. Afterwards Mr. Van Doren moved to a farm, his own property, situated about half way between Englishtown and Tennerit. There he lived for some years. He was twice married ; fir>t to Miss Susan \\'\nkoop, of Bucks Co., Pa., and second, in 1840. to Miss Lydia Ann Carnahan, daughter of President Carnahan of Princeton College. After Mr. Van Doren's ministry closed at Old Tennent, Jul\- 5, 1856. he .served several churches in different places. His death occurred Oct. 5, 1876 at Middletown, N. J. About 1850 a clock was placed in the church loom, and also at the same time window blinds were set in, j)ossibly those on each side of the pulpit. In the latter jiart of Mr. Van Doren's pastorate ])ropo.si- tions were made at \-arious congregational meetings U> alter and 138 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. remodel the pulpit, pews, and gallery of the church, to lower the pulpit three steps, to rebuild the church edifice with or without using the old frame, and to erect a new church edifice on the sight of the old church. At times some of these propositions appeared to meet with some approval. But either because of a strong opposition throughout the congregation against making a change in the old house, or from failure to secure funds for rebuilding, or from both the.se reasons combined with others no change was made, and the old edifice remains essentially the same as in the days of Wm. Tennent. After the discu.ssion of these propositions was settled the congregation went to work and repaired and painted the church building, which is one of the means by which it has been preserved to this day. In 1844 funds were being gathered, by the Presbytery of New Brunswick, among the people of Old Tennent for the permanent endowment of Princeton Seminary, and a subscription paper (still preserved) .shows the results as follows : —"We, the sub.scribers, agree to pa}' the sums opposite our names, to aid in the permanent endow- ment of the Theological Seminary at Princeton. The subscriptions are payable in 3 mos., or according to the directions of the subscri- bers ; and if not paid at the time specified, it is agreed that they bear interest at 6 pr. ct. Freehold, Nov. 25, 1844. Reed, from Rev. Mr. Doren from his church in addition to what I reed, while there - - - $25.00 L. H. VanDoren & Lydia Ann VanDoren, pd. b) Wm Sutphin 10.00 Sarah T. Roy 10.00 Mrs. Alice Conover 2.00 James Bowne 5-oo Jane A. Roy r.oo Joseph E. Covenhoven 5 00 Sidney Thomp.son i.oo William Cowenhowen 5.00 John Gordon i.oo David R. Vanderveer 5.00 John Perrine i.oo D. Polhemus 5.00 Mary Ann Carr i.oo John English 5.00 Mrs. Jane Conover 1.50 Robert E. Craig 3.00 Mi.ss Lydia Perine 1.50 Mrs. Anna Vanderveer 2.00 Mrs. John Perine i.oo Margaret Thompson 2.50 Mrs. Mary Perine i.oo Joseph C. Thompson 3-oo Jonathan L. D. i.oo Wm. G. Deni.se 2.00 Miss x x x i.oo Mrs. Gertrude Conover 3.00 W. L. De Bow i.oo E. L. Cowart 3-oo A. B. Ammerman 1.50 David Laird 3.00 Mrs. Rhoda Sutphin i.oo" REV. LUTHER HALSEY VAN DOREN. 139 The funds appear to have been gathered by a committee, and the paper will speak for itself, giving some idea of the people's benefi- cence : but long before this Old Tennent had shown a generous interest to help young men prepare for the ministry. JAMESBURG CHURCH. And now again Old Tennent was connected with and contributed to the formation of other churches. In the early part of the nine- teenth century the Methodists held services in the school house near to where Cornelius Mount subsequently lived. Also they held regu- lar services at John Hoffman's, between Englishtown and Jamesburg. But earnest though they were, they "failed to hold or fully occupy" the field, for ministers of other denominations began to supply the district with preaching, notably among which were the Presbyterians. Pastors from Cranbury and from Tennent, with now and then others, held occasional services in Jamesburg. Subsequently these services became more regular through different supplies, until June 6, 1854, when the Jamesburg Presbyterian church was organized by a com- mittee from the Presbytery of New Brun.swick, consisting of Revs. Symmes C. Henry, J. W. Blythe, L. H. Van Doren, and S. D. Alexander. Of the eleven charter members only one came from Old Tennent, and this was John B. John.son, a ruhng elder in the old church at that time. He and John C. Vandeveer were elected elders of the Jamesburg church. But in less than one month afterward, July 2, i«54, Mr. Johnson was dismissed back to Old Tennent, hav- ing been borrowed, as was said, for the purpose of completing the Jamesburg organization at that time. Rev. J. Halstead Carroll was the first pastor of the Jamesburg church. MANALAPAN CHURCH. Manalapan is a district that has been long settled, and for many years was mostly included in the bounds of Old Tennent congrega- tion. In April 1856 between two and three hundred persons of Manalapan and vicinity, forty-.seven of whom were members of Pres- byterian churches, petitioned the Presbytery of New Brunswick to organize a church in that neighborhood to be known as "The Man- alapan Church." Presbytery granted the request and appointed a committee on organization : Rev. Symmes C. Henry, D. D., chair- man. Rev. S. D. Alexander, and Rev. J. M. Rogers, with ciders I40 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Bennington F. Randolph and Elias Dye. The church edifice having been begun in 1855 was in due time completed, and on July 31, 1856, it was dedicated, Dr. S. C. Henry preaching the sermon from the text Ezra 6:16. On the same day, immediately after this service, the committee appointed by Presbytery organized the church with 48 members, afl of whom pre.sented letters of dismission from other churches, 34 from Perrineville, 9 from Old Tennent, and the remain- der from the first church of Cranbury and the village church of Free- hold. William P. Forman, John J. Ely, John W. Vanschoick, and Gilbert S. Reid were elected and installed ruling elders, all of whom had been elders in the Perrineville church (First church of Millstone). Rev. John Leslie Kehoo was the first pastor of the Manalapan church. "Manalapan" is an old Indian name and is said to mean "good corn land," which is a true description of its farms. REV. DONALD McLAREN, D. D. 141 CHAPTER XV. REV. DOX.\LD MCLAREN. D. D. 1857-1S62. A few months after the clo.se of Mr. Van Doreii's term of service the church called Rev. Joseph G. Symmes to its pastorate. Thi.s call was dated Nov. 25, 1856. Mr. Symmes, then preaching in Madison. Indiana, did not see his way clear to accept the call, but just one generation later his second son, as a sort of belated substitute for his father, was installed pastor of the church. Rev. Donald McLaren followed Mr. Van Doren as pastor in Old Tennent. He was born in Caledonia, N. Y., March 7, 1834. His father, Rev. Donald C. McLaren, D. D., was a prominent member of the Associate Reformed Church, of which Church he was the la.st Moderator, as such }~)articipating in that union with the A.s.sociate Church which resulted in the formation of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. McLaren graduated from Union College, Schenectady, in the class of 1853, ^"'^^ from Princeton Theological Seminary in the class of 1857. It was a very interesting coincidence that three mem- bers of the Seminary class of 1857 -should have been settled at nearly the same time, and in closely related adjoining churches in Mon- mouth : Rev. Frank Chandler in the Freehold Village church, Rev. John L. Kehoo in the new church at Manalapan, and Mr. McLaren at Old Tennent. The introduction of the latter to his future pastorate was indirectly due to his friend Mr. Chandler, who had accepted a call to the church in Freehold early in the winter previous to his graduation from the Seminary, and it was arranged that he should provide supplies for his pulpit until Spring. Mr. McLaren preached as one of these supplies, and later, upon the suggestion of Mrs. D. Clark Perrine one of the members of the church in Freehold, was invited to preach in Old Tennent. It happened that the letter from Rev. Jos. G. Symmes declining the call to Old Tennent, was handed to Mr. McLaren, upon the occasion of his visit, to be read from the pulpit, and the hearts of the people seemed at once to turn towards the youthful Princeton student. Not many weeks after, before his graduation trom the Seminary, he received and accepted a call to Old Tennent, which promised him a salary of $1000. He had previouslj' 142 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. RKV. DONALD McLARHN, D. D. been licensed to preach by the Associate Reformed Presbyter}^ of Caledonia. Mr. McLaren was ordained to the ministry and installed as pastor of the Old Tennent church by the Pby. of New Brunswick July I, 1857 • ^^^^ ordination .sermon was preached by his father from the text Dan. 12:3. On July — , 1858, Mr. McLaren was married in Princeton to Miss Bessie Stockton Green, daughter of Prof. Jacob Green one of the founders of the Jefferson Medical School of Phila- delphia, and grand-daughter of Rev. Dr. Ashbel Green, one of the presidents of Princeton College. Of the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. McLaren, all of whom are living (1904), a .son and a daughter were born in Tennent parsonage. This son, Donald C, the name- REV. DONALD McLAREN, D. D. 143 sake of his graiulfather, was ordained in Old Tennent church Jan. 19, 1886, by the Pby. of Monmouth meeting there : the sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. A. A. Hodge, and the charge to the young missionary, who was to go out and labor in Brazil, w^as given by his father. One of the notable events of Mr. McLaren's pastorate in Old Ten- nent was the building of a church edifice in Englishtown. The most of the people in that village were members of the Tennent church, and man}' being without means of conveyance, and so rarel}- able to attend the mother church, it had been the custom for manj' years for the pastors to hold afternoon or evening services, sometimes in the Englishtown school house, but more frequently in the Methodist church, the use of which was always courteously granted to the Pres- l)yterians. The matter of erecting a Presbyterian church had often been considered, but there had been difficulties in the way of an agreement upon a site ; these disappeared through the instrumentality of Dr. Polhemus who secured an eligible plot in the center of the vil- lage. The project awakened deep interest in the village and through- out the surrounding country. The people contributed generously and joyfully to the work. The pastor joined with others in personally soliciting the most of the subscriptions. The building cost about $4000. Although a separate Board of Trustees was formed to hold the property, there was no intention whatever at that time to organize a new church. This was the development of later years. In the autunni of 1861 the health of Mr. McLaren having been seriously impaired, he tendered the resignation of his pastoral charge. At a large congregational meeting called to act upon this resignation, the people asked that it be withdrawn and voted to grant the pastor a rest for six months, continuing his salary and providing by special sul)scriptions for the supply of the pulpit. During a large j^ortion of the time the pastor was absent the i^uli)it was supplied by Rev. A. P. Gobi), who ultimately became Mr. McLaren's successor. At the end of the six months' vacation Mr. McLaren was so far restored that he resumed his work. However after another half year of arduous labor, his health failed a second time, and his j)astoral relation was di.ssolved Nov. 5, 1862. His ministrations at Old Tennent were crowned with blessings. Steadily year by year numbers were added to the church and the congregation built up. The goodly nunil)erof infant baptisms each year gave promise of ingatherings for the future. 144 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. The introduction by the Session of a scheme of Systematic Benevolence through district collectors largely increased the Missionary contribu- tions. When Mr. McLaren left, the communicants numbered 351. Mr. McLaren was commissioned as Chaplain in the United States Navy March 10, 1863. After many years service at the Naval Acadeniy and other shore stations and with the fleets in different parts of the world, having reached the age fixed by law, he was in 1896 placed upon the Retired List of the Navy Woo.ster University, Ohio, conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1880. On May 20, 1858, .some time after Mrs. Roy's death, the congre- gation purchased of the heirs of Rev. Robert Roy, through Benning- ton F. Randolph (one of the Masters of the Court of Chancery) what had been the "Roy Parsonage." It contained nine and one-half acres of land with a house thereon, and the price paid was $2,050. Extensive repairs were made on this property, bringing the whole cost up to $4,334.90. This parsonage Dr. McLaren occupied during his pa.storate at Old Tennent. He is still (1904) living, and kindly wrote the largest part of this chapter on his ministry. SINGING AND MUSIC. There is no record of the fact, yet nevertheless it is most probably true that there was a precentor in the early days who led the congre- gation in singing, and lined out the hymns and psalms according to the Scottish cu.stom. It is an ancestral tradition that Peter Forman "led the singing in the church for some years after it was first u.sed for the public worship." (Fonnan Records p. 25). On June 26, 1797, "twas Motioned & Carryed that Jonathan Formon Esquire And Wm. Machesny Be appointed as Clercks In Congunction With Thomas Coock Esquire & David Sutphin In Reading & Singing Such Psalms as they Shall Se Proper Or Are Directed to be Sang by the Pastor Or Proper officers of Sd. Church." And on April lO, 1799, the congregation resolved ' 'That whereas for .some time past the Clerks of the Congregation have been directed to sing the first psalm on the intriKluction of public worship without reading the line, they be direct- ed in future to have the line of the first psalm read and to sing the second psalm without reading." From this it might appear that all hymns sung in the church were called "psalms," or that the congre- gation in those days sang only psalms. REV. DONAI.D McLAREN, D. D. 145 In a congregational meeting held Ma}' 28, 1805, it was "Resolved that It be requested that the Tunes which make part of the Public worship be sang without the use of the pitch pipe. Resolved that it is the sence of this meeting that all Psalms which shall be sung dur- ing Public worship shall be raised or carried from the desk or square. Resolved that the Psalms intertroducing, sacred worship, Is recom- mending to be sang by reading the line." Again, April 20, 1824, the congregation "Resolved, that William Sutphen, John T. Woodhull, John W. Maxwell, N. S. Rue, Hugh McChesny be appointed Clerks, to raise & Carry the sacred musick in the church, and that the said Clerks use their own disscretion weather to sit in the square or in the front pews in the gallery." Later than this, it is known that there were three men who acted as precentors. They stood in the lower pulpit of the square, gave the pitch and led the singing. These men were John T. Woodhull, M. D., Nathaniel S. Rue, and David Sutphen ; Dr. Woodhull leading, and the other two assisting. After this a choir of singers was formed during the ministry of Mr. Van Doren. This choir was organized and led by Dr. John T. Wood- hull ; and it stood in the gallery opposite the pulpit. Toward the close of Dr. Woodhull's service as chorister Joseph C. Conover was appointed to a.ssist him in 1846, probably about the time the choir was formed. Still later than this Edward Redfield, a professor of music, was engaged by the congregation to lead the choir for a year, and teach a singing school for six months. This singing school was held on Saturday evenings in the church building. Mr. Redfield led the choir during church services with a violin, and the choir stood in the .south gallery opposite the pulpit. Probably the next step in the liistor}- of church music in Old Ten- nent was the leading of the choir by C. Augustus Craig. He was first elected chorister in 1848 with linoch Cowart assistant. Augustus and his brother James used violins, and were accompanied with a violoncello, a clarionet and a flute. There were about twenty singers in this choir of men and women, and it was still stationed in the gallery. Others also were appointed chorister at different times ; John Van Doren 1851, James Craig 1856, Peter Clayton 1858, Peter R. Bergen i860 with J. M. Voorhees and E. L. Cowart assistants. In Mr. Bergen's choir, his wife, and Mrs. Kate H. ( F'orman ) Clayton, 146 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Mrs. Hannah f Hartshorne) Abrams, Mrs. Mary (Hartshorne) Conover, and Hon. Wm. T. Hoffman were some of the singers. But for many years Augustus and James Craig were the leaders of music and singing in the church. About 1856 a melodeon was purchased by the congregation, of the Estey & Green manufacture. C. Augustus Craig was the chorister, and his brother, James B., was the first to play this instrument in the leading of the church music. This modest melodeon was the first musical instrument of the organ character that the church possessed : though previously it had purchased a violoncello and a clarionet for the use of the choir orchestra. The melodeon was placed in the gallery. About 1872 a Mason & Hamlin pedal organ with two manuals was purchased. C. Augustus Craig was the first to use this as an organist, and the organ was set in the gallery, but about 1878 it was moved to the lower floor into the square in front of the pulpit. The last step in the history of music in Old Tennent was made in 1890, when a pipe organ was built by M. P. Moller, of Hagerstown, Md., under order of the congregation, and set on the west side of the pulpit in a recess built for it. This was made a one manual organ with five octaves, eight full registers, and 442 pipes. It was used in the church service for the first time, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 1890. J. Chalmers Rue was the first to use this organ as an organist in leading the choir. Watts' Hymn Book was used by the church in the early part of the nineteenth century. About the time Dr. John T. Woodhull formed the choir in the church, the hymn book entitled "Psalms and Hymns," published by the Presbyterian Board of Publication, was introduced and used about thirty years until 1875, when the congre- gation began to use a book containing both hymns and tunes, and entitled "Hymns and Songs of Praise," and this book is still (1904) in use in the church. There have been a niunber who sang in the choir and .some who were organist at different times, who.se names have not been men- tioned in the above sketch. Simply the chief features in the story of Old Tennent's church singing and music have here been given. During the pastorate of Dr. McLaren the old historic parsonage was taken down, mention of which has been made in Chap. Ill, but some further details may here be added. As a dwelling place it was REV. DONALD McLAREN, D. D. 147 Old Tennent Parsonage iu its Dilapidated Condition, and Showing Kitchen Attachment. From an Old Picture. last used as a tenant house, at least the kitchen portion of the build- ing which was of later erection than the main part. As has been said, during the last years of its standing the old house became very much dilapidated. It was put to various purposes, being u.sed once as a hay barn on the farm ; and also at another time as a shop for making chairs. While Wm. Potter was owner of the farm the old portion of the parsonage was taken down May i860 (a more exact date than is stated in Chap. Ill) for the sake of using the lumber in the house before it should be spoiled by further exposure. Gilbert Applegate. who lived at that time on the farm, assisted in taking down the building. His son David once found a cannon ball imbedded in the cellar-way of the house. Subsequently the kitchen part of the house was moved up near the barns and used as a barn-shed. Some of the framework of the old parsonage barn still stands in the frame of the present main barn on the farm. A few of the sticks of timbers from the old parsonage house may still (1904) be seen in the mow 148 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. floor of one of the barns : most of these timbers are supposed to be of Jersey pine, which is a noticeable hint as to the enduring qualities of that variety of lumber. Canes, as mementos, have been made from lumber out of the old parsonage, and are now treasured in widely separated places like the influences of the godly home life in that house. The frame of the old building was evidently in such a state of preservation that it might well have been repaired, of which it was worthy. It is to be regretted that the church, when they .sold the farm, had not reserved the old house with the lot around it, and kept it in repair ; or that it had not been purchased by a company like the Monument Association, for it would have proved an exceedingly interesting spot, to visitors on the battlefield, as a witne.ss to the struggle of that memorable day. Joseph Breakley is now the owner of this old parsonage farm. REV. ARCHIBALD PARRITT COBB. 149 CHAPTER XVI. REV. ARCHIBALD PARRITT COBB. 1863-1SS1. The twelfth pastor of Old Tennent was Rev. Archibald P. Cobb, a mail of plain habits, active mind, and earnest heart. Parsippany, N. J., was the place of his birth, Nov. 9, 1S21. His parents were Henry Cobb and Maria Baldwin (maiden name). His father was a farmer. The Christian life of his godly mother, who presented all her children for baptism in their youth, manifestly marked the character of his mature years. At thirteen years of age he went to work in a store at Madison, N. J., and afterwards in a dry-goods store in Newark. Subsequently he held a position in the wholesale dry-goods store of H. B. Claflin & Co , New York City. He was converted in the twenty-second 5-ear of his age, and united with the church of his mother's early life, the First Presbyterian of Newark, N. J. Immediately he decided to study for the ministry. Returning home he prepared for college under the tutelage of Rev. John Ford, and entered Princeton 1847 in the Sophomore class. As a scholar he stood in the foremost rank, being one of the Junior Orators in 1849 and graduating with the highest honors of his class in 1850. In the autumn of that year he entered the Theological Seminary at Prince- ton, and continued his studies in that institution for two years. Hav- ing it then in mind that he would enter upon Foreign Mission work, he spent the third 3'ear of his course at Union Seminary, New York City, that he might attend medical lectures in connection with his theological studies. He was licen.sed to preach by the Presbytery of Newark, April 20, 1853. From 1853 to '54 he was a tutor in mathe- matics in Princeton College, and at the same time he acted as Stated Supply to the Witherspoon Street church (colored) in Princeton. April 19, 1854, he was ordained as an evangelist by the Pby. of Newark. His first ])astorate was in the Southwark Mission church, Philadelphia, being installed there Dec. 23, 1855. Here he remained for six years in successful labors in the gospel : then he withdrew from the active pastorate, and for two years was without charge on account of im])aired health. His last and longest pastorate was in I50 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. KKV ARCHIBALD P. COBB. REV. ARCHIBALD PARRITT COBB. 151 Okl Teniient, where he was installed pastor Aug. 8. 1863, and con- tinued thus until his death Feb. 26, 1881. He died at his home, of rheumatism of the heart. Among his last words were "Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly." At his funeral service a large concourse of friends and parishioners gathered in his spacious dwelling house, and his body was buried in the cemetery of Old Tennent. A granite boulder, smoothed on one side, and inscribed with his name and dates of birth and death, surmounts his grave. His session, with whom he had been many years happily associated, adopted, among others, the following resolution "That we record with reverence and sincere affection, our admiration of his eminent talents and learning, his fervid eloquence and great earnestness, his consecration to the cause of Christ and our good, his labors most abundant in season and out of season, his powerful pulpit utterances, his kindness to the poor, his charity and faithfulness toward all." In this same high esteem the Historian of the Pby. of Monmouth writing a biographical sketch of Mr. Cobb said "Here (at Tennent) he gave himself to the work of preaching the Gospel with a zeal seldom equalled, never excelled. :|= * * His friends said he did too much ; his people say 'we never asked him to do .so much ; ' he himself felt he never could do enough. ' ' (J. G. S.) Such tributes are unusual, and all the more so because so very truthful. Mr. Cobb married Mi.ss Marianna C. Brown, daughter of Robert J. Brown of New York. She with two daughters survived him. Oct. 23, 1867, Mr. Cobb and his wife purchased of the congrega- tion what was known as the "Roy Parsonage," mentioned before in previous chapter. On this property he gave a mortgage to the con- gregation in the sum of $3,000. But the congregation allowed Mr, Cobb to hold this amount free of interest as long as he remained their pastor, presumably in lieu of the use of a parsonage. After his death his heirs paid this mortgage to the tru.stees of the church. This "Roy Parsonage" house Mr. Cobb finely remodelled and enlarged. But it had scarcely been finished and hand.somely furnished, when taking fire it was burned to the ground, on a Sunday afternoon July 25, 1869. Be.sides the great loss that came to Mr. Cobb by this fire, the church also suffered the irreparable loss of its .sessional records, which lamentably subtracts from the writing of a more informing and complete history of the church, and ])ossibly from giving full and accurate lists of communicants and of marriages. Afterwards Mr. 152 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Cobb and his wife erected a larger house near the same spot, and in this house he lived until his death. Presumably as an encourage- ment for him to rebuild, and an inducement for him to remain as their pastor the congregation on Aug. 25, 1869, unanimously passed the following, "Resolved that the three thousand dollar Mortgage belonging to the Tennent Church, now on the property known as the 'Old Parsonage,' now occupied by James B. Rogers, be given to Rev. A. P. Cobb, at such a time as he may have begun to build a house for his residence, as pastor of said church within the limits of said congregation." Nothing ever drew Mr. Cobb away from this people, though at one time he received an enticing call from another congre- gation, prominent in position and offering a large salary. Mr. Cobb was a man of excellent parts, and of indefatigable labors. He possessed splendid gifts in preaching, and sometimes seemed almost inspired. During the Sabbath day, and through all the week following, the number of services he attended and conducted, and the long list of pastoral calls he made, were enough to appall and exhaust most men ; except one like him, who apparently possessed an abundant store of nervous energy and a strong physical constitution. An idea of the size and condition of the Old Tennent congregation about this time may be obtained from a record made by Mr. Cobb in the Minutes of session. This record was the result of a careful visitation in 1870, after the loss of the old records by fire, and with the design of finding "exact names of church members, what children have been baptized, what number of families visited by the pastor and identified in general with his pastoral care." It is as follows : "Entire number in the congregation 1660. Adults 983. Children and Youths 677. Fami- lies 412. Church Members 390. Baptized children and Youths 267. Those who should present letters of admission to church membership 27. Those who should be encouraged to profess faith in Christ 23. Children of Parents professing which were not baptized 70. Children not baptized uf Parents who should profess their faith in Christ (i e) be counselled to do so 30. Members of our church in Englishtown village 74. Baptized Children in Englishtown 55. Members of our church in Freehold 17. Baptized children there 5." The spiritual results of Mr. Cobb's ministry in Old Tennent cannot be measured nor counted. The records of the ingatherings are beyond the usual in a rural church. While he was pa.stor 501 persons united with the comnuuiion, of whom 388 were on confession of their faith. There REV. ARCHIBALD PARRITT COBB. 153 was not a single year of his pastorate in which there were no acces- sions to the church. The lowest number of any one j-ear was 6 and the highest 142. This bles.sed revival time occurred in 1S76, which year the membership of the church numbered 480, the largest number of members during the incumbency of Mr. Cobb, and within one of the largest number the church ever had in one year during its history. Mr. Cobb, being a man of fine musical taste and ability', a great lover of song and an excellent singer, labored for the best develop- ment of praise in his congregation. He made a searching study of the different hymn books with notes then published for use in con- gregational singing, and decided in favor of the one entitled "Hymns and Songs of Praise." This book was introduced into the church to take the place of the old hymn book in 1875 ; and the school houses in which Mr. Cobb preached were also furnished with this book. It was his custom to conduct evening singing services in Englishtown, when the tunes of the church hymn-book were practiced. These singing services were largely attended and enthusiastically conducted. While at all times the preaching of Mr. Cobb was energetic and attractive, some of his sermons were more prominent than others in the minds and memories of his hearers. His sermon on the life, character, and death of Rev. Wm. Tennent, Jr., preached in the church in 1877, a sermon on the looth anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, preached in the church to a large gathering of people on a Sunday morning in June 1878, also a sermon on a comparison between Alexander the Great and Paul the Apostle preached in Freehold, and a sermon on the subject of Temperance i^reached in Englishtown a few months before his death, were among the most thrilling, impres.sive, and memorable of his Tennent pastorate. God's gracious providence to the congregation of Old Tennent was manifested in the preservation of their historic sanctuary from a threatened devastation in the summer of 1878. On Thursday, Aug. i of that year the church was struck ])y lightning at nine o'clock in the evening, and set on fire. Through the prompt efforts of Lemuel Bedle and a few of the near neighljors, the building was preserved from destruction. The session in l)ehalf of the congregation adopted resolutions of thanks and commendation to lAinuel Bedle, John Snyder, Luther D. Bugbee, John R. Sutphen and others "for their instant attention and zeal in arresting the burning." It seemed a providential provision that R. Pcrrinc Craig, the SL-xlon, had on that 154 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. REV. ARCHIBALD PARRITT COBB. 155 very evening placed a barrel under one of the corner leader-pipes of the church for the purpose of collecting water for the use of those desiring to water flowers in their grave plots. The water collected in that barrel from the same thunder shower that brought the light- ning stroke contributed largeh' if not made it a possibility to the extinguishing of the flames. The people of Old Tennent deserve credit for their constant and careful repairing of the old sanctuary ; without which care it would long since have crumbled to the ground. Among all the times of repairing probably none has been more exten- siv^e or expensive than that in the summer of 1869. At that time papers were carried through the congregation by four men, Wm. Perrine, John W. Craig, George Quackenbush, and R. Perrine Craig, soliciting contributions "for the purpose of Painting, Upholstering and carpenting the Tennent Church." The people gave generously, the subscriptions showing sums of $2, $10, $25, $30, $50 per name. A considerable sum was collected, and pastor Cobb and Mrs. Cobb added a large contribution. At that time two pews were taken out in front on each side of the middle aisle ; the floors of the aisles were raised about three inches to a level of the floors of the pews ; the seats were raised up about four inches ; the interior was painted and the pews grained in walnut ; cushions were put into the pews ; and car- pets were laid on the aisles and in the square. Besides this, the exterior was given two coats of paint. The outside was worn nearly bare of paint, and the shingles were very dry, so that it required about 1200 lbs. of English white lead to give the exterior these two coats. The whole cost was about $1800. Each year added to its history endears the old building and yard to the church people, adds to its value as a sacred heritage, and increases its interest to visitors. It has suffered .somewhat from vandal hands, so much so indeed that the church people in 1867 resolved to give notice of caution against disfiguring the church .seats in the gallery ; and to procure signs warning persons who visit the church not to mutilate it by tear- ing off pieces of .shingles from the enclosure. To this old building and its high narrow pulpit Mr. Cobb became more and more attached, loving it as an endeared home. In its preservation he ever took a keen interest, and also in the improvement of the sinrounding grounds. The church people, and those of neighboring connnunities, cherished the memory of Mr. Cobb long and beloved ; which fact together with his successful labors and earnest faithfulness conil)inesto 156 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. emphasize what once was said of him that he was not unlike his illus- trious predecessor of a century before, the famous \Vm. Tennent, Jr. ENGLISHTOWN CHURCH. After Mr. Cobb had been at Tennent for thirteen years, a consider- able portion of the congregation was formed into a separate church at English town. Preaching services had been maintained in this place for some years in connection with Old Tennent, and a building had been erected in which the meetings were held. In 1876 a peti- tion for the organization of a church was presented to the Presbytery of Monmouth by residents of Englishtown and vicinity. After delib- eration on the matter, through a committee appointed to visit English- town, Presbytery granted the request, and accordingly a Presbyterian church was organized there, Thursday, Dec. 14, 1876. Of the com- mittee on organization, there were present. Rev. Benj. S. Everitt, Moderator of the Presbytery at that time and chairman of the com- mittee. Rev. J. M. Anderson, and Rev. Rufus Taylor, D. D., with elders Ezekiel Silvers and Wm. R. Murphy. Fifty-seven members from Old Tennent and one from the First church of Cranbury, N. J., were enrolled as first members in the new organization. Four elders were chosen and ordained, Charles H. VanDerveer, Andrew S. Sickles, Matthew Rue, Jr., and Wm. C. Lefferts : and three deacons were also chosen and ordained, John M. Dey, Taylor S. Clayton, and Symmes H. Dey. Soon after its organization the church secured the .services of Rev. Donald McLaren, a former pastor of Old Tennent. Mr. McLaren had recently returned from a naval cruise in Chinese waters and while waiting orders from the Government was residing in Princeton. He was not called upon to resume his duties as a Chaplain for more than a 3'ear, and during this period he supplied the i)ulpit of the new church at Englishtown. Thus it will be noticed that the history of the formation and early life of the church at Englishtown is ver}- similar to that of "The Village Church at Freehold. ' ' Concerning the Englishtown church building see p. 143. REV. GEORGE GARDNER SMITH. 157 CHAPTER XVH. REV. GEORGE GARDNER SMITH. 1881-1885. On May 30, 1881, the congregation extended a call to Rev. Geo. G. Smith, a native of Pennsylvania, born at Pittsburg, Nov. 22, 1838. In the call $1,000 was promised him as a salar}-, and house rent free. Mr. Smith graduated at Williams College, Mass., 1861, and at Western Theological Seminary 1867. He was ordained bj^ the Pres- bytery of Carlisle 1868. His installation at Old Tennent took place June 27, 188 1 ; in which service his uncle. Rev. Job F*. Halsey, a former pastor of the church, gave him his charge. Mr. Smith con- tinued pastor at Old Tennent until April i, 1885. One of the most beneficial accomplishments of his ministry at Tennent was the organ- izing and establishing of a Woman's Missionary Society in the church. It was organized Oct. 8, 1881, "to promote the spirit of Christian benevolence among its own members, and throughout the congrega- tion and to give and to work in aid of various fitting objects of Mis- sionary enterprise, and especially of the Boards of the Presbyterian Church." The first woman president of the Society was Mrs. Red- ford J. Gulick. This Society is still in flourishing operation, meeting twice each month from October to April in different homes of the families of the congregation. It has accomplished much good in the church, and is this day an efficient means toward increasing Old Tennent's benevolences. During the summer months this Society devotes its collected funds to the aid of its own church. The money which Mr. Cobb's estate returned to the trustees of the church after his death was used in the purchase of the home of James Rue, who had died a few years previously and was an elder in the church. Thedate of purcha.se was October 22, 1881, and the amount paid for the proi)erty was $2,643.50. This house is situated about one mile south of the church on a beautiful eminence 131 feet above mean sea level, and it has four acres of ground attached. This has been the parsonage of the church from the time of its i)urchase, where all the pastors since that time have resided, Mr vSinith being the first to occupy it. 158 HISTORY OF OLD TENNKNT rp:v. gkorge g. smith. Between fifty and sixty persons united with the communion of the church during the pastorate of Mr. Smith, and when he left the church its membership numbered 295. Mr. Smith still lives, and his home is in Pittsburg, Pa. In 1903 he published a book in the press of D. Appleton & Co., New York, with the title "Spencer Kellogg Brown, His Life in Kansas and his Death as a Spy." It is a book of intense interest and historic instruction relating to the times of the Civil War. REV. ROBERT CRAWFORD HALLOCK, Ph.D., D. D. 159 CHAPTER XVIII. REV. ROBERT CRAWFORD HALLOCK, PH.D., D. D. 1885-1889. The congregation made out a call to Robert C. Hallock, Sep. 3, 1885, with an annual compensation of $1,000 and free use of parson- age and lot. Mr. Hallock was born at Holliday's Cove, West \'ir- ginia, Nov. 9, 1857. He graduated at Princeton College 1882, and also at Princeton Theological Seminary 1885. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Monmouth Oct. 16, 1885. in .session in the Old Tennent church, and the same day installed its pastor. Like a luim- ber of preceding pastors his first charge was in Old Tennent. There he remained for four years, until Nov. 19, 1889, when he removed to become pastor of the Presbyterian church at Southampton, Long Island. Mr. Hallock, during his pastorate, published a paper in the interest of the church, chiefly for congregational reading. At the first it was issued monthly, and afterwards every week. The paper was named "The Old Tennent." It was largely sub.scribed to by the church people, was greatly enjoyed, and was the means of doing much good throughout the congregation. The preaching of Mr. Hallock was spirited and much liked by his people. His pastorate, though quiet and short, was bles.sed with happy results ; between .seventy and eighty persons united with the church during the four years of his ministry in it, and the church's gifts to Home and Foreign Missions increased. In 1888 Mr. Hallock received the well-earned degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of New York. He still lives, and is now pastor of the Presbyterian church at Clinton, N. Y., where he was installed Jan. 20, 1897. HARVEST HOME. Regularly for a number of years the congregation has annuall>- held what is called a "Harvest Home." The first one held by the church was on June 23, 1868 ; and largely since that time they have been held every year. The first one was particularly a strawberry festival, but later they became of a more general cliaracter. It is a i6o HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. REV. KOBEKT C. HALLOCK, Ph.D., D. D. rural entertainment consisting of a bountiful supper, with ice cream and confectionery, and music throughout the evening by a comet band. Large tents are spread on the church green, under the white oaks ; and there the supper tables, and refreshment stands, and car- riages with happy people coming in at the close of the afternoon, present a festive and attractive scene. Always an evening is selected that is near to full moonlight. The attendance on these occasions has lately been increasing ever}' year, and friends meet on that even- ing from many surrounding towns. The effort generall}^ results in a comfortable financial success. In igo2 the gross receipts were REV ROBERT CRAWFORD HALLOCK, Ph.D., D. D. i6i $984 and the net proceeds were $570, and on that evening 1162 j^er- sons were provided with supper. These figures are the highest that yet have been reached in the history of this festival thus far. The whole entertainment is conducted on a very simple plan which is steadily adhered to, and the gathering has been made a pleasant and sociable affair by the patronage of the many interested friends of Old Tennent. 1 62 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER XIX. REV. FRANK ROSEBROOK SVMMES. 189O — The present and fifteenth pastor of the church was installed Feb. 18, 1890, by the Presbytery of Monmouth, and in this office he stilj continues. He was born in Madison, Indiana, Oct. 24, 1856 : grad- uated at Princeton College 1881, and at Princeton Theological Semi- nary in 1886: ordained by the Presbyter}- of West Jersey May 13, 1886, and at the same time installed pastor of the old Fairfield church at Fairton, N. J. That church is one of the oldest Presbyterian organizations in the State, being established about 1690 mostl}' b}' people from Connecticut, Long Island, and East Jersey. It is familiarly known as the "Old Stone Church" referring to the old building that is still standing, and it is known in the early records as the church of "Cohanzy." Its most famous pastor was Rev. Ethan Osl)orn, happily known as "Father Osborn," whose efficient service in the church continued from 17S9 to 1S44. A Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was formed in Old Tennent in 1890. On Oct. 17 of that year the organization was completed in the adoption of the Constitution and By-Laws which had been drawn up by a committee previously appointed. The officers of the Society had been elected Oct. 9, and these first officers were George L. DuBois, President ; Miss Mamie V. Rue, Vice-Presi- dent ; Miss S. Jennie Reid, Recording Secretary ; W. Harve\- Reid, Treasurer ; and Augustus Reid, Corresponding Secretary. The organization started in October with fifteen active members, and by the close of the following December this number had increased to thirty-three. The custom of this society has been to hold their prayer meeting in the church on every second Sunday evening. During the autumn of 1892 a fire-proof safe was purchased from The Lytle Safe & Lock Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. It was procured through a generous deal of Daniel S. Aumack. In this safe the records and papers of the church are preserved : and to this collection historical materials concerning Old Tennent, have continually been added, and more are earnestl\ solicited as they may be discovered from time to time in the old desks, closets, and attics of friends of the church. Since 1890 repairs have been made on the old church : the steep angled roof has been covered with the permanent slate on both sides of the coml)ing over the old shiuiiles, makini; doublv sure against REV. FRANK ROSEBROOK SYMMES. 163 REV. FRANK R. SYMMES. snow, and wind, and rain ; new Ostermoor cushions have been put into the pews ; and the edifice has been repainted within and without, and the pews grained in oak. Besides the recess on the north side of the church for the pipe organ, mentioned before, a vestibule portico has been placed before the middle front door. For two hundred years a sturdy religion has been preached in Old Tennent, its people would have nothing else. Doctrines of strong meat and not of milk have been constantlj^ set forth, molding the mind and establishing the heart. The Westminster system has been taught, and the youth grounded in its principles. But best of all, Jesus has been faithfully preached in his love and power to save sinful men, and give them a hope of the life that is everlasting. i64 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CHAPTER XX. THE OLD TENXKNT CEMETKRV, I 73 1 — Soon after the first sanctuary was built on White Hill, a cemetery began to form around it. Even at the first there was abundant room for burials considering that the first lot of ground was one acre in extent, and even though the ground was douljtlessly covered with oaks. But long after the second and present church was built on this acre some of the most prominent families in the congregation continued to bur}- their dead in the Old Scots yard, though evidently they attended .service at White Hill. This perhaps was owing to the fact that they early had family grave plots there, and that they cherished sacred memories of their fathers' rugged church in the wilderness. The date of death marking the earliest tomb-stone in Old Tennent yard is Oct. 27, 1744, over the grave of John Matti.son who died in his 23rd year. Possibly there were burials in the yard previous to this, and like many others since, the graves have become obliterated or cannot be identified. In 1852 there were 164 graves unidentified, and 109 1 that were known or marked by headstones. There are grave stones marking burials of the dead for almost every year from 1744 down to the present. The diagram given here of the early burial and church ground of Old Tennent on White Hill was taken from an old map. The figure on the north end of the first acre shows the church building ; that in the .southwest corner is evidently meant for the log school house ; and that in the .southeast corner indicates "the Meeting House Well" located on that spot. The letters at the corners obviously refer to the sort of oak that marked the line. The fact of this ground being covered with oak trees possibly explains the name "White Hill," perhaps meaning "White oak Hill." As time went on more land was added to the original lot. The trustees of Old Tennent, or those acting as tru.stees at that time, purchased from Wm. Ker one acre of land, the original site on which the church now stands. The deed for this plot of ground was dated May i, 1731, and the price paid was "One Shilling Current Money of the province." Dec. i, 1764, two and eighteen hundredths acres were purcha.sed from Jonathan Rhea at ^17.. 8.. 10. THE OLD TENNENT CEMETERY 165 Plan of the Early Lots of Old Teniieiit Cemetery. John Anderson, Depty. Surveyor, protracted a map of the church ground at this time. (In the print here given it must be noticed that the scale of the drawing has been reduced when the picture plate was made). Again, Oct. 11, 1803, one and ten hundredths acres, in a wedged shape plot on the west side of the yard, were purcha.sed from Lewis Perrine, for the .sum of $29.34. 'i'^^"^' ^'^"le year a map of the church yard as it then lay was drawn by John L. Andenson, Deputy Surveyor. On May 3, 1841, one and nine hundredths acres were bought of John I. Conover for $43.60. Again, May 10, 1849, fifty-nine hundredths of an acre were purchased from W'illiam Me 1 66 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Chesney for $38.35. On Oct. 25, 1867, the largest purchase of ground was made, bought of Miss Anna Mary Gordon for $1,600 containing 9.05 acres. Dec. 18, 1868, the trustees of the church bought of John M. Perrine 1.70 acres for $340. These probably embrace most if not all the purchases of land that were made. About one year subsequent to this 4.13 acres on the north end of the yard were sold to Ellison E. Clinton for $400. This parcel of ground was sold out of that purchased from Miss Anna Mary Gordon who used to live with her brother, Matthew Rue Gordon, on the hill opposite to the church, where the flag pole now stands. Matthew was a shoe- maker, as was also his father John who lived in that house before him and who had leather vats down by the old cider house. Henry Perrine lived there before John Gordon and had the cider house down at the north end of his place where is now the road bridge over the Hartshorne brook. The present church grounds are ver\- ample, and offer wide room for desirable burial plots to those wishing to secure them. The trees in the burying ground proper have most all been cleared away, only one of the old white oaks is still standing up near the church, "the oak having the large limb." The well that used to stand about a hundred yards to the south of the church has been closed up and the ground over it occupied by the grave yard. The old school house that used to stand on the finst acre is gone, and also the second one built near to it afterwards, and the horse shed which is said to have been on the ground near the school house. In April, 1859, the con- gregation resolved at their annual meeting that the Session House Public School District should be allowed a location on the ground of the church on which to build a new school house ; while the School District was to allow the congregation to use the new house from time to time as a sort of compensation for the occupancy of the ground. This school house was placed further from the church than the first one. It took fire and was burned to the ground on Thursday, Feb. 13, 1902 : school was in session at the time the fire started. The school house was rebuilt outside the bounds of the church yard. Roadways and paths have been marked out in the cemetery con- venient to all parts. In 1854 the congregation resolved "That a bier be provided for carrying the dead from the hearse at the gate to the grave." This is no longer needed, and is preserved simply as a relic. In connection with Old Tennent cemetery some reference must be THE OLD TENNENT CEMETERY. 167 made to three men who especially have performed long and valuable service in its interest. Hugh McChesney was sexton for about forty- five years : William, his son, assisted him at the last. He was a blacksmith, and lived in the house near the present northeast corner of the cemetery, where Alexander Trotter now (1904) lives. Pre- viously a Mr. Freeman lived at that place and kept a hotel. Robert Perrine Craig was another sexton, who served for twenty-one years, in which time he performed in the cemetery about 800 burials. He was constantly active in every branch of church work, as well as in caring for the old burying ground. He was a farmer during mo.st of his life. His father was Charles Craig, son of Samuel, and belonged to the family long known in the history of the church. His mother was Mary Perrine, a godly woman, who died in 1836 leaving a family of young children . Mr. Craig never married, but lived with his father until his father's death in 1882 when the home, a farm near b}^ the church, was broken up. Mr. Craig was a constant companion of his pastors, and his memory and conversation were replete with reminis- cences of the history and families of the church. He .supplied much for the writing of this book. He died Feb. 14, 1904, in his 80th year, and was buried at Old Tennent. Another man that has done valuable service for Old Tennent cemetery is Abraham Bogart Ammerman, born at Harlingen, Somerset Co., N. J., Oct. 22, 1802, son of John P. Ammerman and his wife Margaret Collings. On Nov, 25, 1826, he married Cornelia Ann Conover, daughter of Samuel and Eunice (nee Jewell) Conover. They had nine children, only two of whom grew to adult years. Mr. Ammerman played the bass viol, and sometimes the violin in the choir in the gallery of Old Tennent. He was a tailor b}' trade, and also an excellent land surveyor. About middle life he entered the Baptist church and became a licentiate preacher in that denomination. He died July 5, 1867, of paralysis, at Freehold, N. J., and was buried there in Maplewood cemetery. Under the direction of the congregation in 1852 he began a map of the old part of the cemetery .showing the location of all the graves at that time. Mr. Ammerman al.so made a list of the names, as far as known, of all persons buried in the old yard giving the age and date of death, when it could be stated, and indicating whether or not a stone marks the graves. He was assisted in this work by Hugh McChesney, the old sexton, who was most thoroughly acquainted with the facts, names, and locations of the graves. But, as mentioned i68 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. above, some of the graves could not be identified, and evidentl}- some were obliterated and therefore may never be known. Of those who have served in the sextonship of Old Tennent ceme- tery it may here be said that Samuel Jaqush was appointed sexton 1813. Hugh McChesney was appointed 18 16 and served probably continuously until 1863. His son Wm. McChesney was appointed sexton 1863. Matthew Rue Gordon was sexton from 1864 until 1867. C. Augustus Craig acted as sexton in 1867 to '68. R. Perrine Craig was sexton from 1868 to 1889 : John B. Snyder from 1889 to 1891 : E. Thompson Conover from 1891 to 1903 : and Ephraim Laird was appointed sexton 1903. In former years a public highway (carriage road) ran on the west and north of the church grounds, between what is now the old and the new parts of the cemetery. But in response to an application made by Robert E. Craig and others to the Court, it was ordered that this piece of road should be vacated and closed to the public in April 1867. The road, from which the vacated piece was cut off, was open- ed into the Manalapan and Patton's Corner turnpike further to the uorth dividing the Gordon property. The portion of the cemetery kuown as "The New Part" embraces the ground purchased from Miss Gordon, and covers between four and five acres lying between the line of the old highway and where the new highway now is. In 1868 the trustees were authorized by the congregation to move the horse-sheds to a more desirable location. These sheds at that time stood close along the public road on the west side of the church grounds. Accordingly they were removed to the opposite side of the church yard, on the low ground running along the east side, the work being done by Rezeau Brown. At the same time the grounds of the church were graded and improved. A carriage road was laid out in front of the sanctuary .so that since that time, though not before, car- riages can be driven up to the very door of the church. The.se burial grounds are being repaired and improved from time to time. A custom has long prevailed for the men of the congrega- tion once a year to gather in the yard, and mow and rake it. Besides this the .sexton, with the tru.stees, is continually repairing it, and takes .special care of such plots who.se owners make a private arrange- ment with him. The grounds are increa.sing in l)eauty and value, and in hi.storic interest and sacred memories. A large proportion of Old Tennent's members have been laid in this tranquil resting place; 4. A.- 9 i.y i'T'i.-,. lyo HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. and many persons make journeys to this God's acre in memory of and in sorrow over departed friends. It is indeed a sacred spot, hal- lowed in many minds, and endeared to many hearts. From different and distant places the children of this church are being brought for burial among the scenes of their youth in this rural grave-yard. A large silent city of the dead is extending its white and gray stones over the.se peaceful acres. And we of the living are shortly expecting to come to the undisturbed repose in this sepulchre of our fathers. Old Tennent has been the grateful recipient of a number of legacies, from time to time in her history, by her faithful and generous friends; and these funds have greatly assisted in her continued support and in maintaining her financial credit down to this very day. It would be a happy condition for the old church if it could receive a number of endowment legacies to form a .sort of fund for the })ermanent pres- ervation of the building and support of its worship. /o APPENDIX. LIST OF PASTORS. Fl'LL NAMK . 0RDAINE;D. INSTALLICD. DISMISSED. DIED. John Boyd Dec. 29, 1706 Aug. 30, 1708 Joseph Morgan 1700 1710 1729 Johu Tenuent Nov. 19, 1730 Nov. 19, 1730 Apr. 23, 1732 William Tenuent. Jr Oct. 25, 1733 Oct. 25, 1733 Mar. 8. 1777 John Woodhnll, D.D Aug. i, 1770 1779 Nov. 22, 1S24 Job Foster Halsey. D.D Juue 14, 1826 June 14, 1S26 Mar. 5, 1S28 Robert Roy Feb. iS, 1829 Mar. 15, 1832 Dauiel Veech McLean, D.D June 29, 1831 Nov. 16, 1832 Nov. 8,1836 James Clark, D D Nov. 8, 1837 Nov. S, 1S37 Oct. 2, 1839 Luther Halsey Van Doreu 1834 June 17, 1S40 July 5, 1856 Donald McLaren, DD July i, 1857 July i, 1S57 Nov. 5. 1S62 ... Archibald Parritt Cobb Apr. 19, 1854 Aug. 8, 1863 Feb. 26, 1881 George Gardner .Smith Aug. 19, 186S June 27, i8Si Apr. i, 1885 Robert Crawford Hallock. Ph.D., D.D. Oct. 16,1885 Oct. 16,1885 Nov. 19, 1889 Frauk Rosebrook Symnies May 13, 1886 Feb. iS. 1890 LLST OF ELDERS. [This list is certainly not complete, and probably not without .some inaccuracies and omis- sions. It was made with laborious care and difficult study, and is about as accurate as can now be obtained. The dates show the time of entering into office, but in some instances they are only approximate.] 1710 Walter Ker. 1766 Nathaniel Scudder, M. I). 1722 Michael Henderson. 1768 Derrick Sutphin. 1727 John Ilutton. 176S Peter Forman. 173 1 Charles Gordon. 1776 John Haird. 1734 Robert Cumminj;. 1779 David Forman. 1735 David Rhe. 1779 Kenneth Anderson. 1735 John Ilendenson. 17S2 Kenneth Hankinson. 1745 Capt. John Ander.son. 17S5 Jacob Wikoft". I74,S Jo.seph Ker. 17S6 Thonia.s Hender.son, M. D. 1763 .\aron Matti.son. I79<^ Peter John.ston. 1764 William Cowenhoxen. 1792 John Covenhoven. 176 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. 1795 Peter Wvckoff. 1797 John Craig, Merchant. 1797 Thomas Cook. 1797 John Baird, Jr. 1798 William Johnson. 1798 Joseph Sutfin. 1798 Ruleff Vanderveer. 1798 John Dey. 1804 John Rue. 1805 Samuel Forman, M. D. 1805 Woolsey Baldwin. 1805 Ruleff P. Schenck. 1805 John I. Reid. 1806 I{zekiel (iordon. ]8i5 Denise Forman. iS.?2 William Davis. 1822 Robert Conover. 1822 John T. VVoodhull, M. D. 1822 Nathaniel S. Rue. T822 William I. Thompson. 1822 William W. Dey. 1828 John English. 1828 William J. Ely. 1830 Joseph L. Conover. 1830 David B. Dej-. 1831 William G. Denise. 184 1 John I. Conover. 1844 Abraham B. Ammerman. 1844 Robert E. Craig. 1S44 William L. Covenhoven. 1846 fieorge S. Woodhull. 1849 James Rue. 1850 John B. Johnson. 1851 Asher Tunis. 1856 Joseph H. Sutphin. 1859 R. Perrine Craig. 185Q Cornelius F). De}-. 186- Garret B. Conover. 1 86" Joseph Combs. 186- Enoch Ely. 1876 Daniel Davison. 1S76 (ieorge Spafiford Reid. 1876 Aaron L- Reid. 1876 Taylor Mount. 1 884 Luther D. Bugbee. 1884 Spencer E. Gulick. 1887 Jacob M. Quackenbush. 1887 William H. Reid. 1896 James B. Rogers. 1896 George W. Stillwell. 1904 J. Van Mc Elwaine. 1904 Lewis Craig. 1904 John R. Hawkins. LLST OF DEACONS. [Like that of tlie HUlers this list can only be taken as approximate.] 1734 1734 1745 1754 1776 1786 1786 1786 1797 1797 William Ker. Samuel Ker. Samuel Craig. James Robinson. John Baird. John Craig. Thomas Cook. John Baird, Jr. Joseph Sutphin. Ruleph Vanderveer. 1797 William Johnson. 1797 John Dey. 1803 Ezekiel Gordon. 1803 John Rue. 1805 Samuel Forman, M. 1805 Woolsey Baldwin. 1805 Peter Johnston. 1805 RulefF P. Schenck. 1815 Denise Forman. 1815 John Reid. D. 1840 Daniel Brewer. 1841 John T. Smith. 1841 Daniel Polheraus, M. D 1841 David I. Vanderveer. 1 84 1 James Applegate. 1S41 Matthias Johnson. 1S59 George Spafford Reid 1S59 William Duncan. 1870 John R. Sutphen. 1870 Gilbert Marcellus. APPENDIX. 1870 Elijah Reid. 1870 James R. Magee. ). 1876 Jacob McElwaine. 1876 William Sn3^der. 1879 Luther D. Bugbee. 1879 Spencer PI Gulick. 1884 John P. English. 1884 Jacob M. Quackenbush 1884 Charles T. Clayton. 1884 James L. Rue. 177 LIST OF TRUSTEES. [This list is not entirely complete, but it is about the best that can now be made.] 1727 1727 1727 1727 1727 1727 1730 I73I I73I I73I I73I 1735 1735 1736 1736 1745 1745 ACTING TRUSTEES. John Johnston, Sr. Esq. Peter Watson. Walter Ker, Sr. Patrick Imlay, Sr. Archibald Creige. Richard Watson. William Ker. Aaron Mattison. David Rhe. John Henderson. Samuel Ker. Jonathan Forman. Robert Cumming. John Anderson. Peter Gordon. Peter Forman. Robert Rhe. FIRST TRUSTEES UNDER THE GENERAL CHARTER. 1750 John Little, Jun. 1750 Christopher Longstreet. '750 Jonathan Forman, Esq. ■750 John Ander.son, Esq. 1750 James Robinson. 1750 John Henderson. 1750 Stephen Pangburn, Esq. 1750 Robert Imla}', 1750 Tobias Polhemus. 1763 Peter Forman. 1769 Samuel Forman. 1770 Robert Rhea. 1773 Kenneth Anderson, Jr. 1787 1787 1787 17S7 1787 1787 1787 1797 1797 1S03 1803 1806 i8ro 1 8 10 1 8 10 FIRST TRUSTEES UNDER THE SEPARATE CHARTER. Jacob Wikoff. Thomas Henderson, M. D. David Forman, son of Jonn. Kenneth Anderson, Jr. Gen. David Forman. Col. John Covenhoven. John A. Scudder, M. D. Thomas Cook. John Craig. Joseph Scudder. James R. English, ^L D. Samuel Forman, M. D. John P. Covenhoven. Wool.'^ey Baldwin. John Sutiin. 178 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. 1813 Tunis Forman. i860 1815 Will. I. Covenhoven. 1870 1816 John McChesney. 1870 1818 Robert Conover. 1871 j8i8 John I. Reed. 1871 1818 John J. Ely. 1872 1818 John T. Woodhull, M. D. 1876 1819 James English, M. D. 1878 1826 James Bowne. 1882 1826 John I. Conover. 1S82 1829 David R. Vanderveer. 1884 1829 John B. Forman. 1884 1835 John Suj'dam. 1884 1835 Cyrus Bruen. 1885 1839 Daniel Polhemus, M. D. 18S5 1839 Robert E. Craig. 1885 1841 Arthur V. Conover, M. D. 1891 1843 David I. Vanderveer. 1S94 1844 James Applegate. 1897 1846 Joseph Combs. 1S97 1846 Enoch Cowart. 1898 1853 Joseph C. Thompson, M. D. 1900 1858 Peter P. Clayton. William D. Herbert. William Perrine. Elijah Reid. John R. Sutphen. George Quackenbush. R. Perrine Craig. Charles Quackenbush. James F. Herbert. W. Denise Herbert. Redford J. Gulick. Charles T. Clayton. William H. Reid. Jacob M. Quackenbush. Spencer E. Gulick. John A. Okerson. James L. Rue. George W. vStillvvell. Ephraim Laird. John W. Craig. George L. Du Bois. James B. Rogers. William H. Woodward. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BUILDING OF THE PRESENT OLD TENNENT MEETING HOUSE, WITH AMOUNTS. [Compare this li.st with the photograph.s of this subscripliou paper, to mark the spelhng of the autographs, and for further study of the paper.] "We the Subscribers Do Promise & Bind Our Selves Our Heirs Execu- tors and Administrators To Pa}' unto The Trustees of the Presb3'terian Church of Monmouth County or their Successors the Sum Subscribed with Our Names for and towards the Building a House for Publick Wor- ship) near the Meeting House on White Hill near William Kers which Sum We Promise to pa}' the one half of it w'hen the frame of Said House is Raised and the other half Six Months After Witness Our Hands each Man for himself this Sixteenth Day of March 1749-50." / s d Robert Cumming .... 10 o o William Wikofi" . . . . James Robinson 10 o o William McGalliard Jonn. Forman lo o o Peter Covenhoven £ s d 7 I 10 2 APPENDIX. 179 £ s d William Ker 700 John Anderson 13 o o Aaron Mattison 500 David Rhe 10 o o Peter Gordon 14 o o James English 500 Joseph Ker 500 William Laird 500 William Norcross .... 300 Thomas Davies 400 John Craig 400 Robert Rhe 400 William Cowenhoven, Pr. 5 00 William Hugan 300 Aaron Mattison, Jr . . . 500 William Van Kirk ... 500 Peter Forman 8 o o John Trueax 400 George Walker 10 o o Jacob Gistven 800 Samuel Ker 600 David English 500 John Lloyd 400 William Hampton ... 3 10 o James Lesly 200 John Henderson 10 o o William Crawford .... 3100 Phillip Conine 5 10 o John Chambers 100 John Reid i 15 o George Rhe 200 Sarah Dick 200 Alexander Thompson . . r o o Charles McCart 100 James Wilson 700 George Forman 300 David English 300 James Mulligan 100 Mary Eeman 10 o Robert McGallird .... 100 Thomas Thompson ... 100 James Hilcrees 100 William Craig 200 Henry Guest r 15 o £ s d John Bennem 400 Sarah Reed 10 o Jacob Cumten 10 o Elizabeth Cumten ... 80 Thomas Cragg 300 Joseph Kinnan 100 Dr. Le Conte ...... 10 o o David Gordon 400 John Reed 100 Timothy Lloyd 300 Rebeca Van Scihoc ... 10 o Elizabeth Tedrick ... 10 o Garret Schanck .... 220 Margrat Watson .... 10 o John Beard 10 o Zebulon Baird 100 John Lamberts 100 Hendrick Van Vorhis . 500 Mical Ericson 700 Henry Swinler .... 10 o William Cruckshank . . 100 William Shaw . . . . i 15 o Robert Millegin .... 200 Robert McChesney ... 300 John Norman 200 John Gasmen 200 Charles Rhodes 100 Peter Clark 100 Matthew Rue 200 John Burns 100 Felix MaGuire 100 John Campbell, Jr .... 100 Henderike Bennem ... 10 o William A. Conhoven . . 500 John Van Clafe 200 John Williams ... 300 John Cla3ton 700 Abram Clayton . . 300 William Preston, Jr . . . 100 David Clayton 15 o Ambrose Stelle 500 Garret Covenhoven ... 100 Richard Jeams 17 6 David Clayton i '5 o i8o HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Henry Strickland Adam Bois . . . Samuel Forman . Joseph Forman . Thomas Robinson Benjamin Clark . William McConcky Benjamin Van Clif John Clark Smyth Richard Van Clif Andrew Mean George Eggers . Mary Leffers Garret G. VVyckoff Abraham Zutven Richard Pettinger Peter Watson . . Thomas Addoms Robert English . Kenneth Anderson David Baird Mical Killy . . John Fenton . John Gaston . Gawin Watson William McKnight Edward McVallely William Watson Joseph Grevat . . Michael Sweetraan John Fish .... John Reid ... Daube Sconland Joseph Preston . Richard Compton John Clayton, Jr Nicolas Cook . . Robirt Embly . . John vSilleman Jonathan Andeson Thomas Hankeson Joseph Newton, Jr William Truax . £ s d lO o lO o 5 lO o 7 o o lO o lO o 3 lO o 2 o o 14 o I o o 15 o 15 o 14 o 3 o o lO o 3 lO o 3 o o 2 o o 2 o o I 14 8 5 o o 3 o o I lO o I lo 6 5 o o 3 o o 4 o o I lO o I lO o lO o 3 o o lO o I o o lO o I o o I ID O I lO o o o o I ID O I lO o 14 o 2 o o I o o I o o I o o I o o I o o I o o 14 o 14 o 10 o 14 o 14 o 200 I 15 o 14 o 14 o 14 o 300 3 10 o 7 o 700 14 o 15 o I 10 o 14 o 10 o I 00 I o o 200 300 5 o I o o 14 o 15 o 200 8 o Andrew Baird, 2,500 Seder Shingles Thomas Langdons ... 100 John Newell 100 Thomas Newton .... 14 o John Barclay 200 Robert Davizon .... 500 Meran McCalaster ... 10 o David Barclay .... 200 Elizabeth Ireland .... 10 o Peter Knott, in Boards . 400 Lawrence VanHooki" Boards i^ o John Coven hoven . John Vooris . . William Rue . . . George Davison . Aron Sutphen . . John Suthen . . . John Cambers, Jr . Peter Cowenhoven Matthias Lane . . Dirik Zutphen.Jr . John Longstreet . Christoffel Longstreet . Isaac Sutphen . . William Sutphen . Diric Zutphen Koert Schenck . . Peter Lefferts . . . Tenuis Vanderveer William Hilsee . . John DeBue . . . John Cewall . . . James Dey, Jr . . John Dey, Sr . . . Michael Mount . . Samuel Preston . . Thos. Duncan of Craubery William Preston, Sr Samuel Grandin . Guizbert Vanmatra Jamima Kannon . Violet Newell . . . James Dey .... Sara Francis . . . APPENDIX. I8l Samuel Rnnan . . Samuel McConkey William Cumpton . Andrew Davison . Joseph Cheesman . s d ^ s d lo o Mary McCay 17 6 o o Margarat Wiliams . . 10 o o o Thomas Thompson ... i 1 1 o 8 o Joseph Emans 10 o o o Tunis Denis 220 LIST OF COMMUNICANT MEMBERS. [lu the early records of the church we find this eutry and these names :] "Persons Admitted to the Lord's Table (besides the Session Members) June 8, 1735. all the Session Present." Robert Nevval & his Wife. Hannah Deboogh. Lydia Gordon. Ann Loyd. Mrs. Sarah Crawford. Margaret Ker. Margaret Robin. son. INIichael Errickson. Mary Gumming. James Robinson. Margaret Campbell. John Service. Hannah Hutton. John Lowrey. Sytie Truax. Mary Perrine. Ann Scobie Jr. John McGallird. Joseph Ker. Margaret (iordon. Mary Baird Sr. Rebeca Annesley, Margaret Mount. Richard Britain. John Little Esqr. Wid. Janet Rhe. Alice Lloyd. Ann Clark. Elizabeth Cook. Elizabeth Hampton. Janet Ireland. Elizabeth Ireland. Hannah Lloyd. Mary Craig, Jr. Anne Henderson. John McConnell. Mrs. Mary Craig. Ealeanor Kinnan. Frances Van Hook. William Annesley. Robert Campbell. Daniel Baker. Admitted 1736. Eliazbeth Stevens. Margaret p;nglish. Elisabeth Ro.ss. James English. Margaret his Wife. Alice Allen. John Anderson Jr. Thomas Noble. Richard King. Waltar Wilson. John Glacking. William Aduddle. Hugh McFerrin. Margaret his Wife. Isaac Dey. Elizabeth Barclay. Janet McDowall. Ann Rhe. Isbela Berry. Rachel Mitchel. Robert English. Euphunea Fraizer. David Carlile. Esq. I82 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Admitted April 26, 1739 & Sep. 12, 1739 & Sep. 1740. John Carlile. Margaret his Wife. Duncan McCay. George Rhe. Jonathan Combs. James Reid. Agnos his Wife. Margaret Whitlock Mary Graham Jr. Eleanor Newal. May II, 1 741. Richard Stevens Esqr. William McKnight. John Stevens. Patrick Brown. John Heron. Mary Lefertson. Peter Clark & Grissel his Wife. Dr. Peter Laconte & Velariah his Wife. Martha Mattison. Joseph Wilson & Margery his Wife. Hannah (Wife of Kenneth Anderson) Philip Conine & his Wife Sarah. Sept. 15, 1743. Thomas Stevens. May 4, 1744. Phebe Mills wife of Richd. Mills. Sep. 4, 1745. Mary Noble. Hugh Greg & Jane his Wife. John Campbell. 1746 May & Sept. Anderson \ Catharine Ker. Yana Negro Woman of Wm. Cowenhoven. Elizabeth Saltar. Kate Negro woman Wid. Martha Cole. Samuel Stelle. George Edger. Gertrude (Wife of John Benham.) [After the above list the ouly record of communicants that GUI Tenuent now possesses may be indicated by a study, in the Baptismal Register, of the names of adults that were baptized and of the names of parents who had children baptized.] A small Memorandum book, kept by Dr. Woodhull at the beginning of his pastorate, was happily discovered and obtained some years ago. Rev. Frank Chandler, D. D. found this book in the possession of an aged junk- APPENDIX. 183 dealer, whom he visited and with whom he conversed in his extreme ill- ness. The junk-dealer had purchased it in the vicinity of Freehold among a lot of old papers, and doubtless recognizing its value had preserved it. In April iSSi action was taken by the Presbj'tery of Monmouth to procure the book from the junk-dealer, and then by that Presbytery it was pre- sented to the Presbj-terian Historical Society- in Philadelphia.. The same quick observation and prompt action bj- us all might often result in re- covering many important historical materials. This memorandum book reads as follows : "A list of Communicants in ye first Presbyterian Church in Freehold, began Octor. 2nd, 1779. Catherine Loyd * Michael Johnston * Andrew Smith gone Peter Johnston Joshvia Anderson gone Moses Laird Laird his wife Kenneth Hankinson Ellenor Hankinson Jacob Wikoff John Robinson * John Craig Jane Craig John Baird Phebe Baird Mar^- Brown gone John Jamison William Tone James Hill Henry Ferine Abigal Ferine Sarah Rue Nelly Craig Jane Craig Ruluft"Schenck Peter Weaver * Lydia Rhea * James Dey * Catharine Rhea * Margaret Dey Mar}' Lard Elizabeth English Margaret Tinney gone Sarah Freeman Lydia Egbert * Joseph Rue gone Elizabeth Forman * Hannah Dey (Episco- palian) Dorcas Parent Thos. Cook Sarah Laird . . . Margaret Forman gone Sarah Tone Elizabeth Conover * Henrietta Cam]>bell NellyConover Anna Wikoff Isabel Scudder * Ruth Anderson Sarah Anderson * Elizabeth Anderson Ursula Br3'son Elizabeth Ryerson Elinor McDafifee re- moved Nicholas Cook * Elizabeth Cook Sarah McNight Elizabeth Harbert Anna West William Rue Jane Henderson gone Mary Huggan gone Mary Sutphen Joseph Clayton Mercy Lautoii William McKonkey * .Zeche. Gorden NEGROES (0 u'/iom belonging. Henry (iarret Coven hoven Mink John Reid Susanna ..... Corl. Conover Dyon & Syroe William Conover Dinah *& Thomas Ruluff Schenck *Jim&Wife D. Sulpliin HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Alice Jab. WikofiF Amy Wm. Williamson Deyon Jno. Longstreet Esqr. Mary Henry Ferine. Lymas free come gone George & Susanna Jos. Vanmartre *Jack Michl Johnston Peter Comer, free gone * Gaff Widow Vancleaf The foregoing is a coppy of the list of the Communicants names deliv- ered to me after my Settlement in this place, who had been Members of the Church under the Revd. William Tennent. No. 86. Members of Session at that time not included in the above list. Nathaniel Scudder * Peter Forman* John Anderson Derick Sutfin David Forman Kenneth Anderson The Church then contained 92 in all — of which Number there are now Sepr. 28, 1786, 17 dead, 9 gone, i suspended — remains 65. Sepetnr. 28, 1786. Since I Jno. Woodhull have been Pastor of this Church there has been added to the Session Dr. Thos. Henderson. Thos. Cook Kenneth Hankinson John Craig Mert. Jacob Wikoff John Baird And to the Church John Baird Jn. Dr. Thos. Henderson John Conover Col. John Baird Anna Forman-wife of Genl. F — n. Mary Thompson gone Catharine Ferine Sarah Ferine Sarah Woodhull David vSutfin Hannah Hankinson- gone Wm. Hankinson * Sarah Hankinson Wm. Caldwell . . . James Imaly Marthy Christy— gone Robt. Clayton Gennet Davis Eliner Covenhoven James Hampton gone Wm. Devinny Hanna Devinnj- Threvvy Jamison APPENDIX. 185 Nancy Wikoff Allice Conover Rebecca Sutfin Mary Ferrol Hester Combs Joseph Clark — gone Naomy Tone Lidia Gordin Jane Renols * Elizabeth Willcocks — gone Danl. Mcllvaine Martha Combs Ann Caldwill Dina Baits gone Hilse}' widow Ira Condut gone Mary Funk * Mr. Little gone Joseph Vanskoik gone Margaret Riddle gone Elizabeth Caldwell Jacob Vandorne * Hannah Morford Anna Mathews Rebecca Ogbern Robt. Combs Lidia Combs Joseph Morford Mary Bastedo Lj'dia Ferine Hannah Jewel Anna Stark}- Margaret Barrows Rhoda Sutfin Lydia Sutfin Mrs. Rachl. Friend gone Mary Kirkpatrick Mary Gordin Anna Kerr Wm. Johnston Mary Johnston Susanna Sproul Aron Davis Margaret Gravat Rachel Davison Hannah McKonkey Lyon Lyon Sally Fling Negroes. Marcey Vandiveer Jim Jno. Jewel Lewis Cors. Vanmater Lidia Gordin Elizabeth Gordin William Gordin May 17S7. Mary Forman — wife Col. Fatye point James R. English Thos. Edwards Pero, Sevt. of Theod. & Wm. Conover Margaret Errixon Mary Cook Mary Robertson Fall Comn. 1787. Anna Baird Simon Sert. of John Friend gone Lewis Ferine John Macglaske3--occasil. Total Commuts. April 20, 17SS 141 Admitted at \'e Spring Comniun. 178S. Mrs. Anna Loyd Mrs. Mary vSchenck Servant of N. \'anbrunts i86 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Fall Communion 1788 — admitted. Mrs. Rebeca Forman Mrs. Conover wife Nan, servant Mrs. Anna West of Isaac Jane, servant Robert, servant of G. Hendrickson John Ferine Joseph Sutfin David Bartly Spring Communion 1789. Ellenor Marlaland Robt. Marlaland Anna Bowers Catherine Forman Alexn. Low Nelly Vorhes Anna Test Dianna, Sert. of James Harber Fall Commun. 1789. Betty, Sert. of Joseph Bound Nero & Margaret, Serts. of John Baird Rhoda, Sert. of Jno. Vanmarter Charles D. Green Spring Conimn. 1790. Elizabeth Davies Elizabeth Mathews [This completes the list in Dr. Woodhull's Memorandum-book. It is to be regretted that we do not possess a similar record for the remainder of his long pastorate.] Next we have the names of communicants admitted during Dr. Wood- hull's pastorate, found in various notes and papers outside the Baptismal Register. Some of the dates here given are approximate. John McDowel Hope Henderson, d. Dr. 1802. Elizabeth Lewis Elinor Lucas Eley Chambers, w. John Dinah, srvt. of John Dey, Esqr. APPENDIX. 187 180- Mary Henderson, d. Dr. Elizabeth Henderson, Ann Henderson, d. Dr. d. Dr. Selah Strong Woodhull Lewis Ferine Marj' Ferrill, d. Nathl. Hannah Dye, w. James Ann Rue, w. Peter John Merrel Elizabeth Batcheloor Samuel, servt. of Wm. Wikoff Doritha Hebert, wid. Cathrine Tvson John Sutfin Zebulan Baird Sarah Dye, vv. Joseph W. Mary De}', d. James 1804. Anna Anderson Danniel De3', s. John Margaret Bennet, w. Wm. Sarah Stillwell, w. Denice Jane Henderson, d. Dr. Isaac Vanarsdall Brown Lewis Ferine Mary Ferine, w. Lewis 1805. Elizabeth Allen Anderson Mary Jimmerson. Re- ceived to be admitted to the Ch. of Cran- bur}- 1806. Anne Lloyd, w. Corlis Elizabeth Rue, w. Matthew Margaret Forman, w. Sam. Ann Cowenhoven, wid. Feter Abigal Vanhorne Jabob Feild Cathrine Covenhoven, w. Jacob & d. Ruluff Schenck 1807. Capt. Denice Forman Mary Hulick Jacob Kirkpatrick Amy, servt. of Koert Schenck 1808. Ivlinor Johnston, w. Dr. Mary Rue, w. John Wm. Dye, Jr. Cathrine Clayton, d. John Sabra Allen, servt. Wm. G. Forman Helena Anderson, w. Dr. of HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. John Beruen Rebecca Johnston, w. Wni. Mar}' Claylon, d. John F^nini aline — ^John Thompson Carroline— of Peter Walton 1809. Joseph Raver Hannah Clark, w. Alex. Lydia Gordon, w. Lewis Aaron Reid, Elijah Ruth to Benj. ' Scoik Betsey S. Baldwin, d. Wools Joseph R. Johnston Cornelia Ann — Sanil Conover Marg'aret Ann — of Clark 1810. Wm. McDowel John B. Conover Jane Dye, w. Wni. Rachel Chew, wid. Eliza Sciidder, d. Jos. Maria Rue, w. Jas. John Scudder, s. Jos. Effe, black woman servt. of Jos. D3-e Maria Kirkpatrick Nathaniel S. Rue Cathrine Frezileer 1811. Daughter of John Craig Daughter of Joseph Reed Phebe Martin, wid. Cathrine McChesnev 1813. Ester Johnston, w. John Hannah, servt. of Mr. Ely. Ursula Walker 1820. Elizabeth Baker, w. Jacob Patience Errixon, w. Tiraoth}- Lvdia Perrine Mar}- P^nglish, w. John Terry, servant of Wm. Mary Yetman. Wikoff w. Jeremiah Mary Ann Combs Mar}' Ely, w. John 1823. John I. Ely And now again study must be made of the Baptismal Register, and mark the names of adults baptized and the names of parents who had children baptized. APPENDIX. 189 After this we liave a list, apparently made out in 1S26, happily secured b}' Rev. Allen H. Brown, a successful and indefati<^able student in church history. He obtained this list of Henry Shaw, Long Branch, N. J., and deposited it in the vaults of the Librarj' of Princeton Theological Semi- narj'. The original book was the sessional record and register of the Pres- b3'terian church at Howel, N.J., and in sonic way it contained this list of Old Tennent's communicants. A column of figures is alongside the list marking the ordinal numbers of the names ; these figures are here omittted in order to economize space and avoid confusion. "List of the members of the ist Presbyterian church Freehold, N.J., when the Rev. J. F. Halsey was ordained Pastor June 14, 1826." [Here is given first the names of 17 elders ; but these are omitted now because not all were elders in 1826, and because their names are all included in the complete list of Elders. See Mary Davis. Anna L. Davison. Elizabeth Denise. Hannah English. Dismissed to N. Brunswick, March 24, 1830. John English. Mary English. Mary R. English. Disd. to Presb. ch. N. Brunswick. Hannah English. Dismissed to N. Brunswick, March 24, 1830. Elizabeth luiglish. ^Lar3• P^gbert. Elizabeth English. Phebe Forman. Eleanor C. Forman. Ruth Forman. Mary Forman. Sarah Forman. William Gulick. John Gulick. Peter Gulick. Joseph Gulick. Martha B. CUilick. Lydia Gulick. Ira C. Gulick. Mary Gordon, wife of ICz. Joseph C. (Gordon. Nancy Aumock, wife of John. Appen dix.] 1797 Mary Anderson, w. John L. 1821 Eleanor Applegate. 1S15 1804 Joseph Combs. 1812 Lydia Combs. 1802 1820 Mary Ann Combs. 1823 Catherine Conover. 1806 Jane Conover. 1818 1820 Gertrude Conover, w. Robt. 1820 Dismissed to Phelps, N. Y. 1S23 Aug. I, 183 1. Lydia Conover. 1823 1S20 Jane Cook. Catherine Cook. Mary Cook. Dismissed 2nd. 1 825 P. Ch. U. Freehold. 1823 1823 Elizabeth Craig. 1767 1823 Mary Craig. 1822 1822 Jaiues Bowne. 1776 1822 Mary Bowne. 1823 Ann Bowne, wife Spa fiord. 1818 Elizabeth Baird. 1 So 2 1806 David Baird. 1S25 1806 Mary Baird. 1796 1801 Rachel Baldwin. 1818 1823 Margaret Bariclow. 1S18 1812 Jacob Baker. 1823 I.S20 Elizabeth Baker. 17S7 1793 Mary Dey. 1825 I.S24 David B. Dey. 1822 1S15 Pllizabeth Dej-, w. of David. 1822 i,Si5 Catherine Davis. 1.S21 190 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. 1799 Eleanor Gordon, wid. 1804 1823 Mathew R. Gordon. 1804 Hannah Herbert, wifeofWm. 1S20 I8I0 Sarah Herbert, wife of James. 1796 Priscilla Ha3\s. 1808 1 80S Hannah Hankinson. 1822 1802 Catherine Hankinson, wife 1805 of Kennith. 1806 1824 Deborah Hankinson. 1802 Hannah Headden. 1808 1803 Rachel Henderson, wifeofDr. 1809 1823 Rachel Hampton. Lydia Hampton, wife of Maj. 1799 Wm. Johnston. 1807 I8I4 Euphemia Johnston, wid. 1809 Lydia Johnston, wife of 18 Peter, deceased. 1811 1825 Mercy Journey. 1822 Hannah Joiirney. Margaret Ker, wife of Joseph. Catherine Laird. 1824 Rebecca Laird, wife of David 1808 1803 Nathan Lewis. 1803 Isabel Lewis, wife of Nathan. I8I9 Mary Lewis. 1793 1802 Elizabeth Lewis. 1790 Alexd. Low. Eliza Low, wife of Alexd. I8I5 John McChcsne}'. 1817 I8I6 Hugh McChesney. 1808 I8I6 Abigail McChesney. I8I8 Susannah McChesney. I8I2 Elizabeth McChesneJ^ wife ofjn. Mary Ann McDermott, wife of Thos. 1784 Thomas McDermott. Dis- missed to Lawrenceville, June, 1 83 1. 1782 181 r Ann Matchet. 1809 Margaret Mount, wife of 1793 Peter. 1 82 1 1806 Sarah McTeer. 1819 Elizabeth Nichols. 1S19 1804 Abram Osborn. 1809 Elizabeth Osborn, wife of Abram. L}'dia Perrine. Perrine, wife of John. Agnes Quay, wid. Cornelia Ann Reed. Margaret Reed, wife of John. Hannah Reed, wife of John Jun. Elizabeth Reed. Aron Reed. Margaret Reed, wife of Joseph. Mary R. Rodgers. Eunice Richmond. Eleanor Rue. Elizabeth Rue, wife of Nathaniel. Mary Rue, daug of Phebe. Dismissed to N. York Jan. 1830. Phebe Rue, wife of Joseph. Dismissed to N. York Jan- uar}'. 1830. Maria Scudder, wife of Jos- eph. Dismissed to N. Brunswic June 22, 1831. Louisa Scudder. deceased. Maria Scudder. Margaret Schank. Dismiss- ed to N. Brunswick June 22, 183 1. Elizabeth Schank. Elizabeth R. Sutfin, wife of David. Rhoda Sutiin. Dismissed to ist chh. Newark June 1 83 1. David Sutfin. Dismissed to Phelps, N. Y., Aug. i, 1831. Lj'dia Sutfin. Nanc}' Sutfin, wife of Wm. Nancy Sutfin. Sarah W. Sutfin. disd. Nancy Smith, wife of John. APPENDIX. 191 iSog 1804 1790 1811 1818 1818 1819 1824 1792 1825 1811 1805 1814 1S21 1810 1822 1796 1805 1820 Elizabeth R. Solomon, wife of Levi. Sarah Seabrooks. Sophia Truaxe. Anna Te.st. Margaret Thompson, wife of Wm. Eleanor Thompson, wife of Pierson. Sarah Thompson, wid. de- ceased. Linda Vandaripe. Charlotte Voorhees. Abigail Voorhees, wife of Peter. Elizabeth Voorhees, wife of Stephen. Alice Van Cleif. Anna Vanderveer, wife of John. Eliza H. Vanderveer. David VanShoick. Deceased May 183 1. Hannah VanSchoick, wife of David. Sarah Woodhull, wife of Dr. W. deed. Died 12th Oct. 1827. Ann Woodhull, wife of John. Charlotte Woodhull, wife of Dr. Gilbert. Amanda Woodhull, wife of Rev. Wm. H. W. Dis- missed to join his own church. Hannah Wikoff, wid. Sarah Wikofif. Rebecca Walton. Mary Walton, wid. Lydia Walker. Deceased Feb. 20, I S3 3. Zilpha West. Jane Williams, wife of Dan. Mary Yetman, wife of Jermi. Alice English, Deceased. Ruth Anderson, Deceased. Dinah Dey, Deceased. James Dey, Deceased. Cornelius Johnston, Disd. to Join Spottswood Oct. 28, 1826. Rachel Johnston, wife of Cor. Disd. Do. Mary Rue, wife of John, Disd. Do. Flemin. wid. Disd. Do. Tindal, wife of Aaron, Disd. Do. Eliza Chamberlain, wife of Is. Disd. Do. EI3' Abrams, wife of Col. Disd. Do. Catherine Perrine, Disd. Do. Nov. 12, 1826. Judge McChesne}', Disd. to Cranberry. Wm. Toan, Disd. to Penfield, N. Y., (Presbyterian.) Peter Buckalow, Disd. R. D. Ch. Brunswick. Buckalow, wife of Peter, Disd. Do. Elizabeth Rue, Disd. to join 2nd P. ch. U. Freehold. Ann L. Dey, Disd. Do. Margaret Buckalow, Disd. Do. Margaret Buckalow, Disd. Do. Mary Edwards, Disd. Do. Hannah Perrine, wid. Disd. Do. Elizabeth VanSchoick, Disd. Do. Robert Longstreet, Disd. Do. Clarissa Harlow, Disd. Do. Dorah Ander.son, Disd. Do. Silas Wikofif, Di.sd. Do. Catherine, wife of Silas, Disd. Do. Deborah Perrine, Disd. Do. Nean Cromwell, Disd. Do. Rebecca Rue, Disd. Do. 192 HISTORY OF OLD TENNKNT. Mary Freeman, wifeof Benja. 18 1 8. Gertrude Conover, wife of Joseph. 1 8 14 Lewis Conover, 181 1 Charity Pettinger. 1811 Panielia Bowne. 1 81 2 Jane Foster, wife of George. 1809 Margaret Thompson, wife of James. 1803 Eleanor Casler. 1822 Lydia Cheesman. Jane McCleese, wid. 1818 Anna Bowne. 1824 Jane Conover, wifeof Wm. I. Margaret Lawrence, wid. 1815 1812 1807 1799 William Rne. John Clayton. Sarah Clayton, wife of John. Elizabeth Sutfin, wifeof Richard. Bruen, wife of Cyrus. Hannah Dey, wifeof John B. Phebe Dey, wife of Danl. Daniel Dey. Horace Anderson. Martha Ann Lloyd, (wido. of Caleb). Margaret Carr. Abigail Bowne. List of the members added to the ist Presbyterian Church Freehold, N. J., since the ordination of the Rev. J. F. Halsey. John L Smith Ann Debow, wid. Mar}' Clayton, w. Josh. Wm. L Ely June 24, 1826. Jane Scudder, d. Josh. Dr. James English Margaret Davis, w. Aron Eleanor Rue, wife of. Leah Teneyck, w. Wm. Cyrus Bruen Isaiah Disborough Aaron Davis James Dey, s. John Margaret Egbert, d. James Oct. 21. Hulda Barricklo, wid. Wm. Alice Conover, w. Josph. Wm. T. Sutfin Eliza. Lewis, d. of. May 12, 1827, Elizabeth P. Halsey, Rachel Conover, \v. J. F. H. d. Joseph Rebecca Sodon, W.Jacob Jacob Wykoff, died Mary Merceroll, w. of. Oct. 23, 1827 Catherine Egbert, Margaret Schank, d. James d. of wid. Joseph L. Conover John W. Maxwell, Disd. July ist, Charlton, N. Y. to Mary Maxwell, w. John, Dis. July to join ch. at Charlton, N. Y. Lydia Sutfin, w. Archbd. Eliza. Palmer, w. Clay- ton APPENDIX. 193 Amos Shaw Caroline Shaw, w. Amos. Died Dec. 26, 185S James T. English Daniel Brewer James Walton Margaret Disboro', d. Isaiah Wm. G. Denise Oct. 28, 1827. John Conover, s. Widow Gerd. William Egbert, s. James Sarah Forman Joseph H. Sutfin Ann Reed, d. of Widow Snsan Reed, d. of Widow Abrara Ammerman Thomas Gulick Woodhull Gulick Robert Craig Sarah Irvine, w. of Phebe Rue, d. Nathaniel Mary Conover, d. Joseph Rachel Van Home Mary Van Clief Margaret Reed, d. of Widow Lydia Ann Jewel, d. Sarah Elizabeth Voorhees James Egbert, s. James Ann Craig, w. Robert iMarj' Truaxe Isabel McDermot Mary McDermot Rebecca English, Disd. March 24, 1830 to th chh Newbrunswick Mary English, d. Alice Sarah Jewel J. Reed Jewel, s. Sarah Harriet Jewel, w. Reed Gertrude Davis, d. Widow D. Feb. 10, 1828. Julian Davis, d. Widow D. Sidney Thompson, s. Wm. Deborah Conover Seth W. Washburn, Disd. to N. York Jan. 1830 Philip Sharp Caroline Rue, d. Nathn Mary Rodgers John I. Emmons Cynthia Emmons, w. John Louisa Conover, d. Joseph Juliet Conover, d. Joseph Catherine Disboro', d. Isaiah Eleanor Ammerman Catherine Dean John Egbert, s. James Elizabeth Craig Joseph Van Home Cornelia Ann Ammer- man Benjamin Dey Ann Dey, w. Benjn Eleanor Rue Louisa Headen Caroline Carr Margaret Walton Gertrude Wikoflf, d. Jacob Anthony Vincent The following names added since October 1828. Isaac Ammerman Mrs. Lydia Abrams Mrs. Hetty Brewer Miss Euphama Kerr ]\Irs. Elizabeth Wil- kinson John Vandusan Wm. C. Ammerman ]\Iiss Matilda Conover Mrs. Joanna Conover Lewis Ilankinson Levi Solomon Mrs. Ann Conover Miss Maryann Johnston Miss TheadotiaScudder, Di.sd. to N. Brunswick, June 22, 1831. 194 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Mrs. Lydia Gordon Mrs. Ann Haly Miss Ann Llovd Miss Mary Barucklo Mrs. Catherine Yate- nian Mrs. Rebecka Smith Thomas Smith The above by examination, and Rachel [a free woman of col.] b}' certif- icate, the above 22 added October ri, 1828. Mrs. Mary Disborough Mrs. Leah Megachan Mrs. Ann Smith Mrs. Catherine Dey Mrs. Elisabath Free- Mrs. Mary Hagerman, Miss Achsa E. Dey man Deceased June 1S31 Tlie above names added by examination : and Walter Hart by certifi- cate. These 8 names added March 8, 1829. Mrs. Susan Newel, widow. Sarah Williams a free woman of col. and Miss Catherine Hume by cirtificate. the above 3 names added Aug. I, 1829. Mrs. Erickson Miss Ann Conover Mrs. Ann Reed, widow Mrs. Sarah Perrine Miss Sarah Smith Mrs Hannah Pittenger After this for some years Old Tenneiit has no regular list of its communicants, except here and there as names and dates have been secured from members themselves; — until after the disastrous fire that destroyed the parsonage home and Sessional Records July 25, 1869. when Rev. A. P. Cobb in 1870 made out a list of all that were members at that time; and since then the record is complete down to the present The author (K. R. S.) has gathered a few names and dates whose record was lost or not known, and has endeavored to arrange all in order. But this list is partially approximate, manifestly imperfect, and certainly incomplete, albeit it co.st considerable toil lo arrange it even as it is. 1830 Nancy (Magee) Smith, w.Jno. 1835 183 1 Teresa (P.eid) Conover, vv. G. B. 1832 Wm. D. Herbert & his wife 1836 Margaret D. 1834 Ann (V^oorhees) Matchett, w. C.J. 1838 Racliel (Combs) McDermott, w. 1839 Miles. Mary (Matchett) Laird, w. Dan. Dorothy A. Stout, w. J. Burtis Ellen (Matchett) Herbert, w. Jas. A. Ann Maria Davison, w. Wm. Elizabeth Ann Tunis, w. Asher. APPENDIX. 195 1842 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1850 1852 1853 1854 1856 1857 Gertrude S. Betts, w. Rev. W. R. S. Isabella (McDermott) Em- mons, first \v. Jonathii. Jane Clinton, \v. Geo. John Herbert. 185S Asher Tunis. J. Burtis Stout. John Henr^' Davis. Elizabeth (Denise) Reid, w. G. S. George Clinton. 1859 Dol lance Hagerraan & his wife Cornelia. CornealusJ. Matchett. Hannah (Gaston) Conover, w. Theo. i860 Deborah (Perrine) Mount, w. Gilb. 1861 Rebecca Van Notrick, w. Chris. Margaret Erving, w. Michl. Mary M. Miller, w. Dav. T. 1862 Daniel Davison & his wife Rachel A. Ellison Clinton. Isaac G. Quackenbush. G. vSpaflford Reid. Charles .S.Jewell. Catherine A. Reid, d. David. 1863 Louisa Craig, w. C. Aug. Josephine Vandenberg. 1864 Achsah A. Applegate. Caroline Sedler, w. Sebastian. Jane E. Leggett, w. Dav. Experience Magee, w. Rich. 1865 Ann Sn\-der, w. Hendrk. William Snyder. 1866 James B. Craig & his wife 1867 Sarah E. Thomas E. De}- & his wife 1868 Ann E. Jane (Dey) Mount, w. Robt. R. Sarah (Dey) Thomas, w. Rich. William Miller. Mary E. Miller, d. Dav. T. R. Perrine Craig. Maria Herbert, w. Jno. Mary (Smock) Stillwell, w. Form . D. Perrine Miller. Elizabeth Clinton, d. Geo. David Leggett. Margaret (Reid) Clayton, w. Joel. Robert Armstrong & his wife Elizabeth J. Cornelius E. Dey. Louisa Snyder, w. Wm. Hattie (Vaughn) Rue, w. Jos. Eliza (McDermott) Breece. w. J. G. Gilbert McDermott. Sebastian Sedler. Mary (McDermott) Emmons, w. Jno. B. Eliza Conrow, w. Clayt. Sarah J. Rogers, w. Wm. Mary Ann Dey, w. Jas. Martha S. Buckelew. Wm. T. Hofl'man.. Robert McDermott. John B. Emmons. Asburj' F. Nivison. Aaron L. Reid & his w. Eliza- beth. Mary E. Davis, w. Jno. Chas. Aug. Craig. Evelina Hartshorne. Ellen Lockwood, w. Adne}-. Elizabeth (V. D.) Laird, w. Dan. Amos IClmer. Ivmma J. Lockwood, d. Adney. The following joined previous to Jul}- 25, 1869 at different dates now unknown. 196 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Cynthia Kniinons, \v. John. Daniel H. Laird. Jonathan Emmons. Henry Jewell. Letitia Dock. Mary Duncan. Harriet A. Cooke. Maria Anderson. Mary Johnson. Jane Boyce. Alice Reed, w. Noah. Mrs. Applegate. Margaret Piper. W. C. LeflFerts. Thos. Forman. J. T. McGuire. Rebecca McGuire. Mrs. P. Smith. Rachel Simmons. Wm. & M. Yetman. Ellen Sutphen. James Sickles. Roy & Henria. Sodon. Elizabeth VanScoick, w. Dav. Amelia A. Sickles, Joseph Rue. Ann E. Helmish. Agnes E. Quigg. Cath. A. Perrine. Margaret A. Perrine. Wm. McCracken. James Voorhees. Richard Schenck. Jame H. Laird. Is. N. Kerr. Sarah Applegate, w. Chas. Jane Culvert. S. E. Butcher. Eliza P'orman. Thomas Forman. John M. Rue. Benjamin Naylor. Car. Johnson. Moses Laird. Cathe. Laird. John V. Laid. R. R. McChesney. Aug. McChesney. John E. Yetman. Jacob Suydam. James Christy. Wm. Kerr. Theodotia Reeves, w. Is. coir. Josephine Magee. Amelia A. VanScoick. Lewis McGakin. James Rue. Margaret A. McChes- ney. Sarah M. Silvers, w. Enos. Catharine Dey. Lydia Abrahams. Susan Applegate, w. Gilb. Mary E. Appleby. Phebe Ann Applegate, w. Wm. Annie Applegate, w. Leonard. Chas. T. Baker. Marj' J. Bennett, w. Nat hi. John Baird & w. Mar3' E. coir. Ellen Baraclo. Margaret Buckelew, d. Martha. John Beekman, coir. Mary Ann Breckwedel. Jos. D. Bowne. John Bowne. Jas. A. Bowne. Eleanor A. Brown, w. Whitehead. Catharine Bugbee, vv. Luther. Elizabeth Bowne, w. S. C. Sarah Beekman, d. Jno. coir. Mary Jane Clinton, w. Ellison. Marian na C. Cobb, w. Rev. A. P. Rebecca Cook. Dr. John Cook. Joseph Combs. Enoch Cowart & w. Ann Maria. Garret B. Conover. Garret B. Conover, Jr. Emily Conover, w. Dey. Hannah Conover. Mary F. Conover. Mary E. Clayton, w. Thos. J. James Collins. Harriet Clayton, w.Wm. Aaron B. Clark & w. Delina. Margaret Clark. Hannah Christy, w. Jas. Wm. I. Davidson. Elmira Davidson, w. Isaac. Charlotte Davidson. Elizabeth H. Dey, w. John. Rebecca L. Dey, w. Cor. Ann Dey, w. Benj. Elizabeth Dow. John T. Duncan. Phebe Davis. Martha F. Davis. Mary L. Disborough. Enoch EI3', Mary Errickson. Geo. Errickson & w. Gertrude. APPENDIX. 197 Sarah M. Earheart. James English & w. Eliza. Sarah Emmons, w.Wm. Jane Emmons. Cath. Amanda English. Jane W. Forman, w. Thos. Ann Mary Gordon. Catharine Gordon, w. Crawford. Harriet Green, w. Thos. James F. Herbert & w. Abby. Vesta Hagerman. Lena Hagerman. Mary H. Hoffman. Margt. Ann Haley. Ellen Hartshorn, \v. Ezek. Wm. T. Hampton. Experience Hawkins, w. Jno. Elijah Hawxhurst. Irene Clark Heyer. Kate Johnson, coir. Alfred Jamison & w. Mary Ann. Jacob Ed. Keeler. Emeline Keeler. David Laird & d. Eliza beth V. Mary Elisa Laird, w. Wm. H. Mary Leonard. AnnaT. Longstreet, w. Wm. Dr. I. S. Long & w. Eliza Jane. Letitia Leggett. Margaret Magee, w. Schenck. Geo. Martin tS: w. Eliz- abeth. Ann E. Martin. Elizabeth Mount, w. Jos. Catharine T. Mount. Abby E. Magee, d.J. R. Nancy Magee. Catharine Magee. Eleanor Magee. Cornelia Magee, d. Elizabeth. Geo. Morris. Mary McCracken, w. Wm. Margaret Mcllvaine, w. Josiah. ^L Eliz. Mcllvaine, w. Chs. Jacob Mcllvaine, & w. Elizth. I.,ewis Magahan & w. Lydia. Ellen McChesne}-, d. Hugh. Mary Naylor, w. Jacob. Mary A. Naylor, w. Benj . Rhoda A. Naylor, w. James. Ann Amanda Perrine, w. Abijah. Jos. Preston & d. Laura V. & d. Mary E. Anna M. Paxton, w. Ed. Harriet Paxton, d. Ed. Gertrude Pease, w. Thos. Mary A. Perrine, w. J. M. Martha Perrine. Lavenia Perrine, w. Ed. Wm. Perrine & w. Rachel. Geo. Quackenbush. Jacob W. (Quackenbush, Jacob M. (Juackenbush & w. Sarah E. (jarret Quackenbush & w. Adeline. Wm. Quackenbush & w. Ellen. Frances E. Quacken- bush, w. I. G. Margt. Quackenbush, w. Jno. A. Experience Quacken- bush. Ellen Quackenbush, w. Chs. Rhoda Quackenbush. Holmes Quackenbiash, s. Jacob. Richard M. Quacken- bush. Maria L. Rue, d. Jas. Lewis Rue & sister Elizabeth. James L. Rue & wife, Mary M. Margt. Rue, w. Jno. Alice Rue, w. Jacob. Eleanor Rue. Elijah Reed. Levine Reed. Mar3' A. Reed, w. Dav. R. Mary E. Reid, w. Woodhull. Elizabeth Reed, vv.W. D. Wm. H. Reed, & w. Sarah T. Richard Reed, s. 1). R. Margt. Rogers, w. Wm. Mar}- A. Rogers, w. J. B. Spafford W. Reed. John R. Sutphin & w. Catharine. Harriet Sutphin. Mary Sodon, w. Geo. Ivliza Jane Smith, d. C. Gordon. Rebecca Stout. 198 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Maria Scott. Mary A. Spratford. Margaret San ford, vv. D. I. Georgianna Sodon. Elizabeth Tilton, w. Robt. Dr. Jos. C. Thompson. Ann B. Thompson, coir Alex. Trotter cS: w. Anna J, Juliet Throckmorton. Mary VanHise. Margt. E. VanCleaf, w. Benj. Elizth. A. VanOtrick. MaryA. VanPelt, w. S. Mary VanScoick. Matilda VanDaveer, coir. Elizabeth Voorhees. Eliza Ann VanScoick, w. Jno. Lucy A. Vaughn. Wm. A. VVheeden. Leah Walling, w. Jno, Joseph V. Davison, 1869. Sarah L. Gaskill, w. John 1869. Members uniting in 1869 after July. Enock V. Burk & w. Sarah M. Scoby. Daniel B. Conover. Mary. Ellen Morris, w. Geo. Sarah A. Fields, w. J. Sarah J. McChesney. Rebecca S. Davidson, d. Wm. L Matthias Schon. John H. Garry. Joel B. Roberts & vi^. Luc}' A. Spencer E. Gulick & \v. Mary E. Margt. H. Rue, w. Jno. E. Elizabeth Magie. Mrs. Sarah Edwards. John B. Duncan & w. Ellen. Hannah E. Laird. Elizabeth McFarland. Mary E. Stilhvell, w. Elish. Susanna Hayvi'ard. Samuel Sherril. Isaiah A, Reeves, coir. 1870. Sarah E. Mount. John R. VanOtrick. Aaron V. Soden. Mary Reed, w. Ely. Harriet Clayton. Taylor Mount & w. Julia. 1871. Emma Magie. Salome Long. ArettaE. Reid, d. Elij. Henry W. Long. 1872. Harriet L. Mount, w. V. D. W. G. Conover & w. Mary E. Anna A. English. Ellen A. Sickles. Jonathan Yetman. Julia A. Yetman. Edith A. Reid, d. Elij. Margaret M. Conover. James R. Magie. John Fields. Joseph Herbert. Caroline Gordon. Ellen Gordon. Edith Anderson. Margt. A. Applegate, d. Gilb. Jane A. Conover, d. G. B. Hannah Corlies Harts- horne. Joel Y. Clayton. Catharine A. Rue. Levine Conover, d. Theo. Sarah Adeline Duncan. Redford J. Gulick & w. Kate E. Benjamin C. Preston & w. Matilda. Eliza Patten, w. Schk. APPENDIX. 199 1873- Charles H. VanDaveer. Mrs. Margaret Quack- Catharine Irvin, d. Helen A. Vandaveer. enbush. Mich. Alice Jane VanHise. James E. VVheeden & vv. Cornelia. Wm. H. Herbert & vv. Catharine. Sarah A. Laird. Mar}' E. Hoffman, d. Henry. John Henry VanHise & w. Elenora. Garret W. VanHise. Carrie M. Cooke, d. Jno. Mary Beekman, coir. Deborah A. Blue. Mrs. Sophia De}-. Anna M. Johnson. Catharine Lefferts. Jane Gunson. Caroline E. Conover, w. Wm. Mary Anna Dey, d. C. E. Taylor S. Clayton. Anna E. Thompson, d. Dr.J. C. Cornelia Perrine, w. T. C. Ella Reed, d. G. S. Nelle Magee, \v. Jas. Leonard Applegate. Joseph H. Van Mater. Gilbert H. VanMater. 1874. John A. Quackenbush. Guretta W. Dey, w. Vandb. Mary E. Cooke, vv.Jno. Mary E. Sodon. Peter G. VVycoff. Sarah E. Wycoff. Mary A. Campbell. Charles Aug. Craig. Benjamin D. Reed. 1875- Margaret VanMater. Holmes VanMater. Elizabeth VanMater. Mrs. Kate H. Coles. Elijah Jackson, coir. Mrs. Hannah Mesheral. Stephen VanPelt. 1876. Augustus R. VanMater. VanDoren Mount. Mary M. Craig, w. Jno. W. Eleanor Quackenbush, d.J. W. Martha Husled. Harry Reed. James Magee. Helen Hampton, coir. Kate E. luiglish, d. James. Mary J. Keeler, w. Ed. Charles W. Johnson. Johnson P. Dey. Lydia Boorham. Emily J. Quackenbush. Eleanor Reed. Margt. A. Conover, coir. Matthew Rue, Jr. Catharine H. Rue. Mary E. Herbert, w. Jos. Adelaide Quacken- ■ bush, w. Geo. Mary J. Brown. Mary Quackenbush, w. Allen. Mary A. VanPelt, w. Pet. Wm. Henry Smith. Daniel Boyce & w. Margt. E. Helen Schanck. Sarah Frances Leonard, Robert C. Davidson. Hattie L. Davidson. Abby Ann Davidson. Wm. H. Duncan. Anna M. Duncan. Elmer E. Christy. David E. Christ}'. Wm. H.Reed. Harvey PL Vandaveer. laia M. Sutphen. .Sarah J. \'anOtrick. Fanny Laird, w. Dav.Jr. Luella Conover, w. Theo. Daniel E. Laird. HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. John McDermot. Wm. H. Brown. Lydia Davidson, d. Wra. I. Euima Stokes. Catharine S. Patton. d, Schk. Charles H. Holmes, coir. C. Arazi Quackenbush. Elizabeth A. Boorhani, w. Jas Evaline Abrahams. Jane Cla3'ton. John Bnckelew. Wm. C. Snyder. Sarah Clayton. Elias Clayton & Margt. A. Adeline Abrahams, d. Chas. Mary Ella Pea.se, d. Thos. Elisha Stillwell. Mary E. McDermot. John S. Patton. Robert C. Robinson .v w. Eleanor & d. Mary & sons Geo. C. & John. Emeline Holmes, coir. Fanny Arbona. Wm. W. Cozzens & vv Mary. Charles A. Reed. John M. Dej'. Jessie M. Longstreet, d. Wm. John D. Quackenbnsh. Endorie Newberry. Peter VanPelt. Eleanor A. Quacken- bush, d. Allen. Joseph T. Clayton & w. Lucy. Thomas J. Clayton Charles T. Clayton. Alice Quackenbush, w. Hlms. John L. Clayton. Anna Reed. Sarah F. Wheeden. Claudius P. Wheeden. Eleanor M. Wheeden. Mary Johnson. Wm. H. Herbert, s. Jno. Jane A. Herbert, d. Jno. Margaret Hees & d. Louisa. James McCiuire & w. Mary J. Hannah Johnson, w. Woodh. Margaret Cla3-ton. Margt. jNL Mcllvaine. Adaline Johnson, d. Alex. Susan C. Johnson. Ellen Robbins. Maggie A. Cole. Mary A. VanDeripe. Abrara S. Johnson. Elmira J. Johnson. Mary Applegate, w. Disbo. Mary Crotch felt. Paul R. Van Mater. Maggie Van Mater. Sarah Beekman, w. Jno. coir. Matilda & Irene Clark, ds. A. B. George W. Stillwell & w. Lydia A. Susan D. Cla3ton. Theodore W. Mount & w. Margt. S. Thomas C. Perrine. Florence A. & Margt. E. Reed,ds. Wm. H. Ann Elliott. Rebecca Clayton, d. Curlus. Josephine Clayton. John S. Mickle. Charles A. Conover & w. Catharine S. Mary J. Emmons. Katie T. Carlisle. Thomas Green. Mrs. Catharine Carson. Letitia H. Trotter, d. Alex. 1877. Cornelia A. Mount. Eleanor A. IMorris, d. (ieo. John Walling. Eliza Dey. Mary E. VanHise. Lydia Claj'ton, w. Ellison. Ellwood T. Reid. James Boorham. Annie ^Magahan, d. L. Maria Griggs. APPENDIX. 20I 187S. Matthew McKeever. Catharine A. Brown. Mary E. Stokes, w. Sam. George Philes & w. Helena. Georo^ianna Davidson. Elijah Oxhurst. Ella F. Perrine. INIary Smith. Charlotte McBride, w. Jno. Eliza Jolly, w. Jno. Cornelia Johnson. James ]\IcCracken. Mary V. Walters. Thomas Abbott. James Nay lor. Mary E. V'ogel. Julia Wilson. Marianna Davidson. 1879. ]\Irs. ^lary Morrell. Luther D. Bugbee. Geo. W. Packard & w, Elizabeth J. Mrs. Eleanor B. Emmons Enos Silvers. 1880. Ellen Herbert. Jane C. Applegate. James D. Herbert. Anna C. Cobb, d. Rev. A. P. Miss Minnie Morton. Miss Annie Morton. 1 88 1. Matilda Perrine, w. J. D. Mi.ss Elizabeth Ket- cham. Albert Reid. Lydia Mount, w. Matths. Ann Eliza Mount, d. Matths. 1882. Mary E. English, w. James. Esther F. vStout. Mattie McD. Smith. Harriet P. Smith, w. Rev. G. G. John P. Engli.sh. Sadie P. Reid. Sadie J. Cobb, d. Rev. A. P. John Redshaw & w. Jane. Allan Quackenbush. Henry K. Armstrong & w. Maria L. W. Denise Herbert & w. Kate. Charles Herbert. Mary Thompson, coir. Josei)h Kirkland. vSarah J. Reid, d. G. S. Rebecca C. Reid, d. Jas. A. Martha Ann Stokes, d. vS.'im. vSr. Alice A. Davison. ^Margaret E. Mc EKvaine. Julia M. Dubois. Rebecca Rogers. Mrs. Mary Reid. PhebeA. Reid, w. Elij. Margt. G. Reid, d. Elij. Ella V. Reid, d. Ely. Miss Harriet E. Clay- ton. HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. ^3- Mrs. Jane V. I). Hawx- liurst. INIiss Emma Wilgus. John \V. Errickson. Louis Reeger. Hester E. Reid, vv. Spaf. W. Lydia M. Thompson, w. Wm. A. Charles H. Kipp. INIflry Kate Kipp, John A. Okerson. Aretta Guilck, d. R. J. Elizabeth L. Dey, d. C. E. 1884. Emma B. H. Reed, vv. Wm. H. Nellie :\I. Reid, d. Spaf. W. Marv H. Gulick, d. R.'j. Mary V. Rue, d. Jos. Margt. A. & Mary E. Quackenbush, ds. Isaac. 1885. Annie R. Quacken- bush, w. Rich. Miss Ella V. Reid. Mary Augusta Her- bert, d. Jos. Elizabeth Perrine. j\Iar\' Lavinia Perrine. Sarah "Maria Perrine. Hannah A. Quacken- bush. George M. Quacken- bush & w. Annie (Ely). Arch. P. C. Quacken- bush. Wm. Harvey Reid. Mrs. Jane Sampson. Augustus Reid. Wm. H. Woodward. ]\Irs. R. C. Hallock, w. Rev. R. C. Hannah VanSchoick, d. Jno. Gussie Erving, d. Jos. Annie Stilhvell, d. Elish. Mrs. Peter H. Quck- enbush. Wm. Quackenbush. Mamie Clayton. Laura Morrell. Emma Conover, d. Dan. Wilhelmina C. Vogel, d. Henrj'. iNIrs. Barbara Reiger. Henrj' Vogel. 1887. Christian Schwarz. (lertrude Pullen. John W. Hawkins. JaneSchenck, w. Rich. coir. Hannah A. Clayton, w. Thomp. Hannah M. Schenck, coir. Mary T. Reid, w. E. T. George L. DuBois. Sadie Trotter, d. Alex. INIarj' Perrine, w. Gilb. Sadie Sampson, d. Ed. Ada M. Schenck, coir. APPENDIX. 203 Formal! L. Schenck, coir. John B. Snyder. Mrs. Margt. A. Lucas & d. Lucy Helen. Mary H. Clayton, w. Chas. T. Eva E. Schvvarz, w. Chris. John R. Hawkins. Sarah A. Conover, vv. E. T. Mamie E. Perrine, d. Abij. Thomas K. & Howard Potter, sons of Fran- cis. Hezekiah PuHen & w. Rebecca. IMinnie L. Rogers, d. J. B. Annie L. Quacken- bush. Grace H. Conover, d. E. T. Augusta R. Thomson, d. W. A. C. E. A. G. Peterson & w. Georgianna. Annie (Mount) Laird, w. Eph. Sarah Laird, d. Eph. 1889. Emma S. Snyder, d. John A. Charles Hawxhurst. Mrs. Helen Wakefield. Mary Horton, w. Geo. J. Chalmers Rue. Miss Maggie A. Rogers. :Mrs. A. B. Corli.ss. Harriet L. Thompson, d. Alex. coir. Mary Murphy. Ethel Rue. d. Jas. L. The following named persons united some time previous to Nov. 1889 : Adelaide C. Thompson, Simon V. Perrine & w. J. Edward Quacken- d. W. A. Ann. bush. Elizabeth Rieger Clara Ella Cloke. Julia C. Apgar, w. Mertz. Carrie Bennett. Chas. MARRIAGE RECORDS IN OLD TENNENT. It is to be regretted that Old Tennent has no complete list of Marriages by the pastors, only some scattered records as they appear in connection with the Baptismal Register and el.sewhere as incidental notes. Of course after the sad fire in 1869 the new record lists begin, and the list of Mar- riages by Old Tennent pastors is comjjlete from that date to the present. Seepages 131, and 204 on through Haptism List. 204 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. LIST OF BAPTISMS. Early Baptismal Khcokds in Old Tennext Church, [Mostly During THI-: Pastorate of Rey. William Ti^nnent, Jr. Note.— The pages of tliis old Record are so soiled, broken and worn with age thai in some cases it is impossible to distinguish the full dates and names. Some unhappy references in the original record have been omitted in this printed list. The records are mostly in the hand- writing of John Henderson, clerk of tlie congregation. Lord's Day, October 5, 1735, was Baptized Jacob, Rebeca and Chil- dien of Benjamin .Applegate. Lord's Daj'. Angust S, 1736, was Baptized Klizabeth and Hannah, Daugh- ters of Thomas Applegate, (the vSon of John). Lord's Daj', November 27, was Baptized Lydia, Daughter of Zel)ulon Applegate. Lord's Day, Sept. 18, 1763, was Baptized Amie a Negro Woman of Wm. Williamson's, Son of A , on profession of her Faith. Thomas Adams had l:)ap. Joseph, Jan. 21, 1731 ; James, Sep. 24, 1732. Mr. Anderson's son John was bap. Aug. 28, 1748. John Anderson, Esq'r had bap. Helena, Jan. 28, 1733 ; Kenneth, Nov. 7, 4 ; Ursilla, July 1 1, ; Elizabeth, July 4, ; James, Jul}- 6, ; Kenneth — the first Kenneth being Deceased, Jul}- 4, ; Ursilla, June 3, ; Lewis, Sep. 27, ; Margaret, Oct. 13, 1751. William Allen had bap. Sarah, Jan. 8, 4; Janet, Apr. i, 6. David Adams. Margaret, Said David's Wife made open profession of Faith Apr. 28, 1734, and had bap. Hannah, vSarah, David, Children of Said David «& Margaret Adams; James, May 2, 1736. Daniel Allen, Dec. 15, 1734, Baptized upon open Profession of his Faith. William Addudel had bap. William, Aug. 22, 1736; Isbela — Baptized at a Societj-, Oct. 6, 1737; John Murray, a Child he took to bring up, March 19, 1738. William Annesley had bap. Thomas, Mar 20, 1737; J"b' i^. ^73^' William & Rebeca, Twins, Sep. 2, 1744. Zebulon Applegate had bap. Zebulon, June 2, 1754; Nathaniel, Ma}' 2t,, 1756- Joshua Anderson had bap. Sarah, Ma}- 11, 1766; Elleonar, June 7, 1772; Cathrine, June 16, 1776. William Anderson had bap. Sarah, April 19, 1767; William, June 11, 1769. John Anderson, Son of James, had bap. Lewis, Sep. i, 1771: Catherine, — , ; Elizabeth, June 26, 1774; Anna, Nov. 26, 1775. John Allwood, had Ixip. Joseph, May 9, 1779. APPENDIX. 205 David Barkla}', had bap. William, his first child by Elizabeth Walker, alias Barcla}', May 19, 1751; (ieorge, April — , 1753; Catharine, Jan. 18, 1756; Esther, Nov. 19, 1758; Rachel, Nov. 22, 1761. Ezekiel Bennit had bap. Abraham, Nov. 18, 1753; Margaret, June — , 1756; Leah, Nov. 25, 1758; Cornelius, Ma3^ 6, 1762; John, Sept. 24, 1766. Andrew Brannan married to Jane Sweetman; had bap. Jane, Oct. 2, 1757. Presented b}- the Father and Grandmother, the Mother in Child bed. Peter Benhara had bap. John, Robert, Peter, Richard, Araey & Catharine, all baptized at once, presented by their Father and their mother-in-law Hannah which had been Clayton, May 31, 1759. David Brooks had bap. Jonathan, July 15, 1759; Agnos, Sept. 6, 1761; David, April 8, 1764; these three presented by the Mother; David Brooks the father Baptized on profession of his own Faith, Jan. 4, 1767; Hannah, presented b}- Father & Mother, July 10, 1768. John Bonnel, had bap. Isaac, Nov. 20, 1737. John Benham, had bap. Benjamin Dec. 17. 1738; Nealtie at home, being dangerously sick, Dec. 2, 1742; Joseph, 1744. Samuel Buckalue, had bap. John, June 12, 1743. Samuel Breese, of Shrewsbury, had bap. Samuel Byard, by the Rev. Mr. Woodhull, May 2, 1779. Patrick Brown, had bap. Thomas, May 6, 1744. James Br^'son, had bap. Nanc3^ June 3, 1770. Adam Boise, had bap. Cornelius, July 22, 1744; Molley or Mary, Aug. 10, 1746; Anne, April 30, 1749; Elizabeth, about 3 years old, & Matthias, about 3 months old, June 9, 1754; Martha, Aug. 10, 1755; , Ma\- 28, 1758. David Baird, had bap. Mary, May, Robert Barclay, had bap. Lewis, Oct. 18, 1761. Arthur Brown, had bap. William, Jan. 23, 1731; Thomas, Jul}- 21, 1734. Edward Barber, had bap. Sarah, ^L'^rch 14, 1731. James Brown, had bap. John, Oct. 17, 1731; Robert; Joseph; Solomon. John Berry, had bap. Mary, Nov. 25, 1731; Thomas, Nov. 4, 1733; Isabella, Jan. 22, 1738; David, May 18, 1741; John, Feb. 27, 1743; Sidney', June 30, 1745; Ebenezar, July 19, 1747; Samuel, March 5, 1749. Mary Baird, wife of John Baird, had bap. Grace, a Child she was to bring up, Aug. 4, 1734. Arthur Brown, had bap. Margaret, March 27, 1737; Andrew, July 15, 1739. Capt. John Barclay, had bap. Robert, Sep. 16, 1737; Catharine, June 13, 1742; Richard, June 30, 1745. 2o6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Thomas Brown, married Daughter of Capt. Barclay, had bap. John, July 28, 1765; David, June 28, 1767; William, Aug. 13, 1769; Catherine, Dec. I, 1771; Mary, March 13, 1774. David Carlile, had bap. William, Dec. 9, 1739. John Chambers, Cordwainer, had bap. William & James, the Baptism of the first Deferred till this day, June 15, 1740; Margaret, March 6, 1743; Elizabeth, his Wife, & Bridget, his Daughter, April 26, 1747; John, April I, 1749; James, June 2, 1751; William, June 24, 1753; Marj-, May 3. 1756. Janet Carswell, (alias) Reed, had bap. Sarah, Julj' 12, 1741. Jonathan Combs, had bap. William, June 11, 1742; Robert, April 24, 1744; John, June i, 1746. Peter Clark, had bap. Peter, Aug. 11, 1745. John Craig, son of Archibald, he was married about a j-ear ago to Anna, daughter of Capt. John Barclay, Esq., had bap. Catharine, Nov. 18, 1750; Samuel. Feb. 19, 1752; Archibald, April 21, 1754; Peter, Ma}- 23, 1756. Anne, bj' his second wife, John Reed's Daughter, April 4, 1762; William, April 15, 1764; Mary, March 15, 1766. Jonathan Clayton, son of John, had bap. John, May 6, 1764; Amie, Jul}' 31, 1768. John Campbell, his 2d wife Henritia Covvenhoven, had bap. William, April 14, 1765; Elizabeth, April 12, 1767. John Craig, Merchant, married Jane, widow of David English, had bap. Mary, June 29, 1766; Charity, Aug. 20, 1769: Daniel, June 12, 1774. Jacob Cole, had bap. Rebekah, his Wife on profession of her Faith & Ben- jamin his son an Infant, Aug. 7, 1768; John, June 13, 1773; Danniel, Feb. 27, 1780. Asher Clayton had bap. Elizabeth, June 23, 1776. Wra. Covenhoven, Jr., had bap. Jane, Feb. 23, 1772; Elshie, April 24, 1774. Joseph Combs, S. T., had bap. David, June 27, 1773; Elizabeth, Feb. 5, 1775; Thomas, May 18, 1777. Joseph Combs had bap. Elizabeth, Oct. 12, ; MarJ^ 15, . Wm. Cole, deceased. James & Margaret presented by the Widow, their Mother, May 29, 1737; Mar}-, upon profession of her own faith, Nov. 3, i74,S- Samuel Craig had bap. Elizabeth, Sep. 16, 173-; John, Jan. 21, ; William, March 15, ; Ursilla, May i, ; Mary, Nov. 3, . John Coml)s, son of Thomas, had bap. James, Dec. 14, 5; Charles, Sept. 9. 9; John, Aug. 25, 1771; Jonathan, Oct. 17, 1773. Joseph Covvenhoven, son of William, had bap. Ealenor, March 13, 1757. Daniel Covert, had bap. Peter, Feb. 4, 1776; Mar}-, Sept. 21, 1778. APPENDIX. 207 Williamtije Cowenhoven, Widow of Elias Covvenhoven, Baptized on pub- lick profession of her Faith, May 22, 1758. Peter Covvenlioven, son of William, had bap. Mary by his Wife Anne, daughter of Thomas Davies, May 19, 1751; Lewis, Oct. 16, 1752; Thomas, Feb. 1756; Elizabeth & Phebe twin children, June 26, 1768. Thomas Craig, had bap. John, Oct 27, 1751; David, Jan. 19, 1755. Thomas Craven, had bap. Peter, Feb. 9, 1752. William Compton, had bap. Lucia, Feb. 25, 1753: John, May 11, 1755; Elizabeth, Oct. 1756; Joseph, May 4, 1760. John Cowenhoven, son of Albert, had bap. David, March 4, 1753. David Cowenhoven, son of William, had bap. Sarah, Oct. 26, 1755; John, Mar. 26. 1758; Anne, Aug. 17, 1760; David, July 10, 1763; Garret, May II, 1766; Elizabeth, June 25, 1769. Albert Cowenhoven, the son of William, had bap. Elizabeth, May 13, 1759. Feb. 14, 1762; Eleanor, presented by the mother, the father being dead, June 14, 1764. Sammuel Craig, son of John, Deacon, had bap. John, June 27, 1773. Peter Clark, had bap. Elizabeth, by a second wife, July 22, 1759. William Cla3-ton, son of Abraham, had bap. Thomas, April 15, 1764. William Cahale, had bap. Anne, May 18, 1760. Wm. Covenhovn, son of Benjamin, had bap. Cathrine, Aprile 7, 1775. Garret Cowenhoven, had bap. Gertrude, Aug. 17, 1760. William Cole, had bap. David, May i, 1763; Zilpah, June 29, 1766. John Calvert, had bap. William, May 14, 1775; Michael by Mr. Smith, May ro, 1778; Mary by Mr. Woodhull, June 20, 1779. Isaac Cowenhoven, son of WMlliam, had bap. Sarah and Eleanor, July 10, 1763; Elizabeth, Feb. 23, 1766; Thomas, Sep. 13, 1767. William Craige, son of Archd. Craig, Esqr., had bap. James, ; David Dec. 6, 1755; Samuel, May 17, 1758; Mary, Apr. 25, 1760; John, June 6, 1762; Anne, May 6, 1764; Ursila, May 18, 1766; Margaret Oct. 30, 1768. John Covenhovn, son of Wm. Millar, had bap. Cathrine, July 14, 1771; Abigale, June 13, 1773; William, Aug. 7. 1774; John, Aprle 21, — — ; Sammuel, . William Craig, had bap. James, ; Alexander, Jan. 28, . Wm. Cowenhoven, son of Peter, had bap. Mary, Aug. i, . 1731-2 Duncan & Eleanor Campbell joined in Wedlock Feb. 24. Charles Carson, had bap. Daniel, Feb. 21, . Thomas Combs had baj). Thomas, Sept. 24, ; Elizabeth, Feb. 9, ; Jo.seph, Aug 2S, 1743. 2o8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Abraham Clayton, had bap. himself, and Martha his daughter by jNIr. Wales. Jan 28, ■; Mary, Feb. 9, ; Rachel, June 12, ■; Abraham & William, Baptized at home because amiss, June 26, 1746. Wm. Clark, deceased. Elizabeth, bap. April 29, . Presented by her Aunt. Ann Reed. Charles Carson, had bap. Francis, Sep. 16, ; Joseph, Aug. 8, . Andrew Crawford, had bap. Gideon and James, Baptism being neglected to the first, Sept. 16, ; William and Ursilla, at the same time was Baptized iMary his wife upon profession of her Faith, 12, ; John, and Andrew Home, not twins, June 27, . Robert Cumming, had bap. Mary, Feb. 12, . Hannah Craig, had bap. Leah, 19, . William Crawford, had bap. Margaret, June, 4, ; Said Crawford married said Hannah Craig; William Redford, May 4, ; Gertrude, May 23, Perregrine, April 21, ; Lewis, July 19, ; Lydia, May 13, . Nicholas Cook, had bap. Thomas, March 26, ; John, Aug. 11, ; Elizabeth, June 8, ; Rachel, April 17, ; Hannah, April 6, — ; George, April 24, 8; Jonathan, Sept. 16, o; Benjamin, Oct. 17, 6 ]\Ioses Craig, had bap. Thomas a son, & Catharine a daughter, April 13, 5- Wm. Cowenhoven, son of Peter, had bap. William, Sep. 28, 1735; Samuel, Sep. 24, 1738; Sarah, Aug. 5, 1744; John, Aug. 24, 1746. Abraham Clayton, had bap. Thomas, June 5, . Samuel Crawford, had bap. Reyntie & Keturah, both this day, Aug. 25, J745- John Craig, son of Archibald, had bap. James, March 27, 1768; John, April 26, 1772; Lewis, Feb. 26, 1775. Robert Cuming was married to Mar}' Noble, Jan. 8, 1746, being his second wife, had bap. Catharine, the first Child of the Second INIarriage, May, i, 1748; Anna, (Alias Agnos), May 27, 1750; John, at a Catechising at Mr. A. Mattison's, Feb. 5, 1752; Margaret, July 28, 1754. Benjamin Clark, had bap. INIary, June 18, 1749; Elizabeth, April 15, 1753; Alexander, June 9, 1754; Andrew, April 18, 1756. Richard Compton, had bap. Joseph, ^lay 6, 1750. Joseph Clayton, son of John, had bap. Himself & his Wife Hannah, on profession of their Faith. cS; then their Son John, Nov. 6, 1757; Joseph, Sep. 17, J 778. Thomas Combs, Jr., had bap. Solomon, April 9, 1758; Rachel, Oct. 18, 1761; Esther, June 14, 1764. Daniel Clark, had bap. John. Aug. , 1758. APPENDIX. 209 Frederick Deboogh, had bap. Frances, a Daughter, Jan. 21, 173 1; Sarah, Jan. 8, 1734. William Davison had bap. presented by the Mother, Sep, 24, 1732. John Davison, had bap. Mary, presented by the Mother, Jan. 28, 1733. Robert Davison had bap. John, Dec. 29, 1734; William, July 11, 1736; Alice, Jan. 13, 1740; Robert, May 23, 1742; David, Oct. 15, 1752. Hannah Brown, (Alias Deboogh), had bap. Thomas, April 6, 1735. Isaac Dey had bap. Hannah, May 4, 1735; Gilbert, Aug. 13, 1738; Isaac, Maj' 10, 1741; Sarah, Aug. 21, 1743. Frederick Deboogh, had bap Isaac, ]\Iay 2, 1736; Benjamin, Nov. 13, yfyj. John Davison, blacksmith, had bap. Mary, Sept. 9, 1739. William Deveny, had bap. William, Sep. i, 1745. John Drommond, deceased. Ruth Drommond, a young Woman grown, bap. i\Iay 25, 1752, on profession of her Faith. William Devinney had bap. John, May 10, , by Mr. Smith. Joseph Dennis, a Man above 60 years of Age, Baptized upon profession of his Faith, April 14, . Dinah, Negro Wench of Hendrick Voorhees, bap. upon profession of her Faith. John Davies had bap. Catharine, April 16, 1757. James Denham. John, baptized Aug. 5, 1759, on profession of his own faith, being a young man grown. Aaron Davis, had bap. Jannet, June 5, 1774; Aaron, March 30, 1777. John Davison. His wife, Elizabeth, baptized on profession of her faith, & James his son, July 9, 1775. Abraham Egburg, had bap. Polle3^ Presented by the Mother, Oct. 31, 1779. Michael Errukson, had bap. Thomas, INIay 5, 1734; Susanna, Aug. 19, 1739. James English, had bap. Elizabeth, March 22,, 1734; Jonathan, March 19, 1738; John, Sept. , 1739; James, Son of his Son James Deceased, July 10, 1768. David English, had bap. Mary, & his Apprentice William Cole, March, 20, 1737; Jane, vSept. 24, 1738; David, March 17, 1741; Margaret, Aug. 26, 1744- Mr. Thomas Eaton, (Son of John Eaton, of Shrewsburj), a merchant in New York, Baptized on profession of his own Faith, Aug. 20, 1749. George Eagger, had bap. William, May 6, 1750; Daniel, April 26, 1752; both presented by the father, the mother not joining. Elizabeth Eaton & Johannah Eaton, (Daughters of John Ivaton, Ivsqr. De- ceased), Young women grown. Baptized on profession of their own Faith, Aug. 5, 1750. 210 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Michael Ivrrickson, Jr., had bap. John, Dec. 3, 1752. David English, son of James, had bap. Jane, Nov. 30, ; Margaret, Juh' . — , 1758; David, Oct. 24, 1760, Being a Thanksgiving Day; James Rob- inson, May I, 1763, Presented by the ^Mother Dead. Cornelius Erwing, had bap. James, Phebe, Cornelius, Daniel & Jo — Sep. 10, 1758; Baptized at one time & presented by the father & . Jonathen English married Wm. Laird's daughter Elizabeth, May — , 1763; had bap. IMargaret, June 3, 1764; Elizabeth, June 29, 1766; David, May 14. 1769- George Elliot, had bap. Alexander, June 10, 1764. Thomas Errickson, had bap. Janet, April 14, 1765; James, 'Slay 15, 1768; Timothy, Aprile 21, 1771; Sammuel, Aug. 22, 1773; Susanna, June i, // / • Robert English, son of James, married Robert Montgomerie, Esqrs. daugh- ter Jane; had bap. Robert, Sep. 22, 1765. John Freeman had bap. Mary Howel, June 29, 1777. Jonathan Forman, Esqr. had. bap. David, 4, . David Forman, had bap. Jonathan, June 4, 1758; Samuel, Sept. 19, 1764; Daniel, June 11, 1769. Aaron Forman deceased's Children. George and Priscilla, these two made profession of the Faith for themselves, Jan. 23, ; Lewis, Andrew, Lydia, Phebe, Robert, these five were presented b}- their ^Mother who engaged for their Instruction in the Faith. Peter Forman, had bap. Anne, Jan. 27, ; Jonathan, April 5, ; Mar}-, April 9, , the Fast Day before the L- Supper; Jane, Jan. 21, ; William, Oct. 6, ; Ealeanor, Sep. 9, ; Peter, Apr. 4, — 6; Samuel, Dec. II, — 7; Heleana, Sep. 9, 1959; Lydia, Jan. 31, 1762. Aaron Forman. Elizabeth, the Wife of Said Aaron Baptized upon profes- sion of her Faith, Oct. 29, 1748. Samuel Forman, had bap, Catharine, June — , 1753; Jonathan, Dec. 14, 1755- George Forman, had bap. Aaron, Dec. 6, 1755. Jonathan Gordon, had ])ap. Ambrose, July i, 1750; Priscilla, Apr. 26, 1752; Ezekiel, Aug. 4, 1754; Jane, Apr. 17, 1757; Catharine, June i, 1760; FvHzabeth, Jan. 22, 1764; Lewis, Apr. 6, 1766. Samuel Goodenough, had bap. Mary, June 5, 1757; Sarah, INIa^- 7, 1758. John Gaston, Jr., whose P'ather was Murthered by the Indians; had bap. William, Sep. 6, 1761; Joseph, July 17, 1763; John, .\pr. 14, 1765; Samuel, & James, Twin Children, Apr. 12. 1767. Charles Gorden, son of David Gordon, had bap. , 1762; Hannah, Oct. 7, 1764. APPENDIX. 211 Daniel gaston, had bap. John, Aprile i-|, 1776. John Gordon, had bap. Lydia, June 15, 1740. David Gordon, had bap. Charles, Jan. 31, 1742; John, Sep. 11, 1743; Elizabeth, June i, 1746; William, Apr. 3, 1748; David, JSIay 27, 1750; Hannah, June 2S, 1752; Alice, Sept. 21, 1754; Peter, Apr. 15, 1759; Lewis, Nov. 22, 1761. Charles Gordon, had bap. Robert, Sep 17, 1742; Mary, the first child b}' Gertrude his Second Wife, which had been George Walker's Wife & Widow, Dec. 11. 1748. Hugh Greeg, had bap. William, July, 10, 1743; Hugh, June 16, 1745; James. Sept. 27, 1746. Elias Golden, had bap John, Aug. 23, 1747. James Graham, had bap. Anne & Sarah, at home, July 26, 1731. John Glendinnen, had bap. John, Sep. 16, 1733. Peter Gordon, had bap. William & Elizabeth, twins, Nov. 3, 1734; Catha- rine, Oct. 17, 1736; Alice, Apr. 15, 1739; Margaret, the first child by his Second wife, ]\Iary Craig, Jan. 8. 1744; Peter, Nov. 3, 1745; Archibald, Feb. 21, 1748; Mary, Mar. 4, 1750; Sarah, Jan. 5, 1752; Lewis, July 7, 1754- John Graham, had bap. Mary, ]\Iar 4, 1739. John Gaston, had bap. Mary, Dec. 9, 1739; James, Mar. 28, 1742; Hugh, Jul}' 15, 1744; Mar\- & Elizabeth, Twin Children, ]\Iar. 8, 1747; Daniel, Apr. 3, 1749; Catharine, June 2, 1751; John, Jan. 20, 1754; William, July r8, 1756; Jane, Mar. 25, 1759. William Hults, had bap. Jane, Sep. 19, 1764; Margaret, Apr. 13, 1766; William, May, 14, 1769; Peter. July 28, 1771; Jane, May 8, 1774. Coneraed Hendrickson, had bap. Elizabeth, Nov. 22, 1761. Samuel Harvey, had bap. Thomas, June 24, 1751. Thomas Hankinson, son of Robr., had bap. Margaret, presented b}^ the Mother, Hugh ]McFerrin's davighter, Apr. 4, 1762. James Hill, had bap. Elizabeth, Aug. 24, 1755. William Hendrickson Maried Charity Robinson, Dec. 23, 1757; had bap. John, Nov. 19, 1757. Samuel Heriot, son-in law to Joseph Ker, had bap. Margaret, June 15, 1760. Keineth Hankinson, had bap. Keineth, June 7, 1772; Lyidia, June 19, 1774. John Henderson, Jr., had bap. Elizabeth, Feb. 4. 1762; Borne 23 Dec. 1761. Anne, March 27, 1763 ; Borne 21 Jan. 1763. William, June 2, 1765 ; March 31, 1765. Jane, June 7, 1767 ; Borne 2 May, 1767 ; Deceased Sept. 27. 1773- Thomas, Apr. 15, 1770 ; Borne 9th Day february, 1770. INIary, Aprile, 26, 1772 ; Borne 8th Day of March, 1772. John, June 12, 1774 ; Borne iSth Day of Aprile, 1774. Charles Lee, Oct. 7, 1776 ; Borne 27th 212 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Day of July, 1776. Jane the Second, Aprile — , 1779; Borne 21st Day of Octobr., 1778. Elizabeth, Aprile 29, 1782; Borne 26th Day of Octobr., 1 781. John Hutton, had bap. Mary, Oct. 6, 1734. Richard Hankins, had bap. Hugh, Aug. 29, 1736 ; Rachel, Apr. 2, 1742 ; Euphunia, May 14, 1744 ; all presented by the mother, who is John Fraizer's daughter. William Huggon, had bap. Joseph, ]May 29, 1737 ; Elizabeth, by his Second Wife, June 24, 1758 ; Sarah, Sept. — , 1759 Charles Hibbets, had bap. James, May 29, 1737 ; Mary, Sep. 9, 1739 ; Charles, Nov. i, 1741 ; Elizabeth, May 6, 1744. Silvester Hughs, on Profession of his Faith, Sep. 24, 1738. Hendrick Hanse. Janatie or Jane, Presented by the Mother, Mar. 2, 1746. \\'illiam Hampton, Widw., Maried Wid. Gertrude Craig, had bap. Samuel, their first child that lived, July 2, 1749 ; Gertrude, , 1751 ; Catharine, Apr. 13, 1755. John Henderson, had bap. Jane the Second, May 19, 1751. Hannah, an Old Negro Wrench of the widow of Cornelius Cowenhoven, Deceased, bap. upon profession of her faith, June 17, 1744 ; Aged above 80 years. John Henderson, had bap. Jane, The first Child ever the Rev. Mr. John Tennent Baptized, Dec. 26, 1730. Jane Henderson slept in the Lord Jan. 4, 1749 ; Elizabeth, by Mr. Wales, Jan. 28, 1733 ; Married June 19, 1755. Anne, by Mr. Wm. Tennent, Jr., Feb. 9, 1735 ; Deceased June 18, 1748. Stevens Nicholas, Apr. 24, 1737 ; Deceased Nov. 27, 1737. Mich- ael, Jan. 22, 1739. John, Oct. 3, 1741. Thomas, Aug. 28, 1743 ; he mar- ried Mary, daughter of Jno. Hendricks, Sep. 23, 1767. Margaret, Apr. 2"], 1746 ; She Maried Wm. Tinney, July 22,, 1769. Anne, the Second, Dec. 18, 1748 ; Deceased June 13, 1749. Hannah Hankinson, bap. on the profession of her own Faith, Feb. 24, 1732, Aged 13 yrs. Joseph Hankinson & Thomas, his son, bap. Feb. 24, 1734 ; The father having made a publick profession of his faith ; Aaron, Apr. 4, 1736 ; William, Nov. 2-], i-jt,-] ; Anne, Mar. 11, 1739 : John and Joseph, after his Removal to Readington, Oct. 19, 1746. William Hampton, had bap. Isabella, Feb. 24, 1734 ; Timothy, Oct. 5, 1735; Alice, Nov. 6, 1737; John, Jan. 13, 1740; Lewis, June 13, 1742; Elizabeth, Aug. 15, 1744. William Hughs Daughters. Catharine, bap. Jan. 26, 1766; Margaret, 1766, on profession of their owen faith. Michael Henderson, had bap. John, Feb. 17, 1766; James Anderson, July 19 1767. APPENDIX. 213 Samuel Henderson, Maried George Rhes daughter Margaret, had bap. David, Nov. i, 1767; William, 1770. James Herbert, married \Vm. Covvenhoven Albs. Daughter Elizabeth, had bap. , June 10, T770. Richard Herbert, had bap. Cathrine, April 4, 1776. Doctor Thomas Henderson, had bap. Mary, Oct. 2, 1779. William Jolle}-, had bap. David, Apr. 25, 1732. William Johnston, had bap. James Montgomery, Aprile 14, 1776; William, Feb. 14, 1779. Joseph Johnson, had bap. John, May 5, 1734; Grifith, July 27, 1735. Abraham Jones, had bap. Klenor Robinson, presented by the mother, Feb. 19. 1775- Mihael Johnston, Maried to Euphenia Watson May 17, 1750, had bap. Peter their first Child, Aug. 12, 1751; Mary, Feb. 18, 1753, Deceased Sept. 1754; John, Mar. 2, 1755; Mary, June 22, 1757, Deceased 1764; William-Watson, Sept. 30, 1759; Jane, Julys, 1761; Margaret, July 10, 1763; Michael, July 7. 1765; Thomas, Jan. 22, 1768, Baptized at a Catechising at Mr. Cooks : Joseph, May 9, 1772, his Mother vi'as Buried the same Day. Hendrick Johnson, had bap. James, Aug. 19, 1753; Mary, July 31, 1757; ]\Iindert, Oct. 7, 1759; Samuel, Jan. 15, 1764. John Jewel, had bap. Jane, Jul}' 9, 1769. John Jammison, had bap. William, May 14, 1775. Catharine Job, daughter of Geo, Job, Jr., Feb. 8, 1756, Baptized on profes- sion of her own faith. Jaef a Negro ^lan of Roelef Schenck Brewer Baptized Sep. 27, 1747, on profession of his faith. Joseph Ker, had bap. Mary, Oct. 20, 1734; INIargaret, June 4, 1738; Ursula, , 1742; Sarah, July 8, 1744; Waltar, Aug. 11, 1745; Euphunea, the first child to his Second Wife, Mar, 13, 1748; Ursulla, Aug. 6, 1749; Anna, Jan. i, 1751; Ebenezar Baptzd. Nov. 25, 1754; Lydia, Sep. 19, 1756. Richard King, had bap. Robert, March 4, 1736; James, Sept. 4, 1737. Walter Ker, son of Samuel, had bap. Ezekiel, Apr. 30, 1758; Wat.son, Mar. I, 1761; Sarah, May 13, 1764. Joseph Ker, had bap. Rachel, March 23, 1760. Kate, a Negro Wench of Benj. Ynn Cleef's, March 14, 1742, on profession of her faith. Joseph Kinnan, had bap. Ealeanor, Nov. 18, 1753. William Ker, had bap. Margaret, April 18, 173 1, the first Baptized in the New Meeting House; Mary, Nov. 4, 1733; Nathan, Oct. 3, 1736, the first of his Second Wife's Children; IClizabeth, March 19, 173S; Hannah, 214 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Aug. 31, 1740; Ljdia, Feb. 7, 1742; Sarah, Sept. 18, 1743; Nathaniel, Sept. 15, 1745; Waltar, Dec. 18, 1748. Samuel Ker, had bap. Waltar, Mar. 12, 1732; William, Mar. 25, 1733; Joseph, Sept. 22, 1734; Elisabeth, Nov. 15, 1735; Isbela, Mar. 20, 1737; Jacob, Dec. 17, 173S; Samuel, Dec. 6, 1740; Rachel, June 20, 1742; John, Feb. 12, 1744; Catharine, Mar. 16, 1746; Stephen, Apr. 28, 1751. John Ker, had bap. Rebeca, July 19, 1732; Joseph, May 5, 1734. Moses Laird married Elisabeth, the daughter of James English, had bap. David, May 10, 1767; William, Jan. 8, 1769; Catharine his Second wife on profession of her faith, & Elizabeth their daughter, Aprile, 17, 1773; Catharine, Oct. 31, 1774. Peter Longstreet, had bap. Elias, June 14, 1767; Anne, April 29, 1770. Dannie! Lane, had bap. His wife Lyda, Jan. 27, 1775, on Profession of her own faith, & then their daughter Cathrine; Da,vid, Oct. 13, 1776. David Loyd, had bap. Elias, Jan. 2-], 1775; Peter, Sep. 14, 1777. Dr. Peter LaConte, had bap. William, John Eaton, & Margaret at home, ; Thomas, July 26, 1747; Peter, May 19, 1751 William Laird, son of Thomas, had bap, Jane, Aug. 21, 1768; Sarah, Oct. 28, 1770; Thomas, jNIay 2S, 1775 Rachel Lovell, a young & grown Woman, Baptised upon profession of her faith, Dec. 4, 1742. John Lloyd, had bap. Anna, Apr. 26, 1747 ; Margaret, July 3, 1748. John Laird, had bap. Susanna, Sep. 3, 1775. Alexander Laird, Deceased, Sep. 8, 1771, had bap. His Wife Lydia, Daugh- ter of Robert James, and then his son William, , 1756 ; Robert, , 1758 ; Richard, June 22, 1760 ; Amie, Sept. 26, 1762 ; Elisabeth, April 14, 1765 ; Lydia, Aprile 7, 1771. Aaron Longstreet, of Rocky Hill, had bap. Lydia, June 10, 1759. John Lambertson, had bap. Roleph, June 20, 1731. William Laird, Deceased Aug. 16, 1772; had bap. x'\lexander, Nov. 4, 1733; Moses, Oct. 19, 1735; Sarah, July 10, 1737; Jane, Oct. 19, 1740; Elisabeth, July 4, 1742; Mary, April 15, 1744; Margaret, Apr. 27, 1746; Beavan, May 22, 1748: deceased Sep. 21, 1774; William, Oct. 22, 1751. William Logan, had bap. Sarah, May 19, 1734; Stoffel, Aug. 31, 1735; William, Dec. 18, 1737. Wm. Laird, son of Wm. had bap. William, by Mr. Smith, ]\Ia3' 10. 1778. Nathaniel Morgan, had bap. Hannah, Jul}- 4, 1736. Thomas Laird, had bap. Mo.ses, Ma}' 19, 1734. John Lowrey, had bap. Nathaniel, May 29, 1736; Jane, Sept. 18, 1738. David Lee, had bap. Patience, July 2, 1738. APPENDIX. 215 Timothy Lloyd, Jr., had bap. Peter, June 20, 1742; David, Feb. 10, 1745. Daniel Lott, had bap. Mary, July 9, 1775. William Laird, had bap. vSusanna, Apr. 21, 1754. Robert McAfie, had bap. Agnos, Feb. 18, 1750; Elisabeth, presented by the Mother the father being absent, March iS, 1753; Ealeanur, Both parents engaged, March 22, 1755. John McChesney, deceased March 10, 1775; had bap. Robert, May 14, 1758; James, b\' Second Wife, March 30, 1760; John, April 8, 1764; Eleanor, May II, 1766; William, July 10, 1768; Samuel. Aug. 5, 1770; Joseph, Aprile 18, 1773. Francis Mount, married Andr. Reed's daughter. E;zekiel, bap. June 7, 1767; Anne, July 16, 1769, both presented by the Mother; Elisabeth, June 5, 1774. Mar}- Montier a Grown Young Woman, Baptized on her profession of her Faith, March 27, 1763. Daniel Mackelvvain, had bap. Margaret, Sep. 2, 1744. Hugh ]\Iack Gill, had bap. William, June 28, 1767. Robart McKnight, had bap. John, Ma}' 8, 1774. Mink, a Negro Man of Court Schenck's upon profession of his faith, July 5. 1741- Moses, a Negro Man of upon profession of his faith, June 18, 1749. William McKnight. Sarah Wife of Wm. McKnight upon profession of her Faith, Dec. 16, 1744; had bap. Robert his first child, Nov. 3, 1745; Jane, , 1747; Amie, July — , 1749; John, April 28, 1751; Lewis, June 24, 1753; Mary, Jan. 26, 1755; James, Ma}- 8, 1757; Thomas, Dec. 10, 1758; Jo4eph, Oct. 19, 1760. Andrew McGallird, had bap. James, July 19, 1747. Ammariah Morris had bap. Garret, May ii, 1775; Mary, June 20, 1779, both presented by the mother. James Moorhead had baj). William, .May 8, 1748. Robert McGallird had bap. Jane, March 26, 1749. Hugh McFerrin had bap. Margaret, Jul} 11, 1736; Robert, Nov. 26, 1738; Lsabella, Dec. 13, 1740; Susanna, Mar. 20, 1743. John McFerrin had bap. Daniel, May 29, 1737; Elisabeth, March 4, 1739. Humphrey iNlount, had bap. William, May 14, 1739, Presented by the Mother. Robert Morris, had bap. Wil.son, May 11, 1775; William, June 20, 1779, both presented by the mother. Matthias Mount, had bap. John, June 5, 1743: Rachel, . 2i6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Richd. Mills, had bap. William, Mar. 2-y, 1750, presented by the Mother; David, Oct. 22, 1752, presented bj- the Mother also. Samuel McConk}-, had bap. William, March 11, 1744; Jacob, Sept. 13, 1745; John, July 19, 1747; Anne, Apr. 23, 1749; Mary, ^Slarch ~, 1751; Samuel, June 10, 1753. Hugh McFerrin had bap. t;iisabeth, Dec. 6. 1730; Jane, Nov. 4, 1733. Daniel McCay had bap. Elisabeth, May 2, 1731: Daniel, presented b}- the mother, the father being dead, Nov. 4, 1733. Humphry Mount had bap. Brittan, June 2, 1731; Dorcas, May 5, 1734; Mary, June 7, 1736; all presented by the mother. Jacob Mattison had bap. Anne his wife, Feb. 11, 1732: Elisabeth his Daughter, ; Mary, Jan. 8, 1734. Andrew Mains, had bap. Andrew, July 19, 1732; Charles, March 31, 1734; Jane, June 22, 1735. John McConnel had bap. Eleazar, Sep. i, 1733; Martha, March 2S, 1736. Duncan McCay had bap. Mary, Catharine, Anne & William, all at once, Oct. 5, 1735; James, June 12, 1737; John, April i, 1739. Joseph Newton, his wife Eleanor, daughter of John Anderson, Esqr., had bap. Thomas and James, Nov. 2, 1766; Kenneth Anderson, Oct. 23, 176S, presented by the Mother, the Father being Absent. George, a Negro Man, belonging to Joseph Van Matren, Baptized on pro- fession of his faith, Oct. 25, 1761. Negro Woman. Hagar Slave of Hendr. Hendrickson, Dr. Baptised on profession of Faith, Apr. 14. 1751. Negro Mink, had bap. Peter, Sep. 18, 174S, the Mother lives at Mr. Jas. Robinson's: Ninus, Sept. , 1751, Mr. Robinson Joined with the Child's father. Mr. Robt. Cumraings. Negro Cube, bap. Oct. 16, 1752, on profession of his own faith; Titus, Apr. 15, 1753, Child of Sd. Cube; Samson, Ma}' S, 1757, Child of Sd. Cube. Mr. Cumming. Minibo, Cube's Wife, bap. Aug. 18, 1765, on profession, &c. John Newal had bap. Adam, Apr. 4, 1731. Thomas Nesmith, had bap. Anne; Father & Child Baptized together July 19, 1732; Margaret, May 26, 1734. John Newal, had bap. Agnos, Dec. 23, 1733. William Norcross was married to Martha Mattison, Dec. — . 1745; Baptiz- ed upon profession of his Faith, June 5, 1743; had bap. John, his first Child. Jan. 11, 1747; Aaron, on fryday before the Lord's Supper, Apr. 8, 1748; Elisabeth, Dec. 31, 1749; Abraham, Dec. 22, 1751; Rebeca, Sep. 15- 1754- APPENDIX. 217 Thomas Newman, Baptised upon profession of his Faith, Aged about 18 or 19 years, ^Nlay 13, 1750: had bap. his first child, George, by Mary, the Daughter of Mr. George Wilkie & his Wife, Aug. 18, 175.1. Elisabeth Nichols, bap. Aug. 4, 1754; Anne Nichols, bap. June 22, 1755; Daughters of Joshua Nichols, Baptised on profession of their faith. Alice, Negrowench of Benja: V. Cleef, & Diana, Negrowench of John Long- street, were Baptized May 13, 1753, on profes.= ion of their faith. Negro Samson, belonging to .Mr. Win. Rue, bap. Oct. 26, 1755. Cofie, Negro to Michael Johnslon. bap. Oct. 17, 1756. James, Negro to Mr. Tennent, bap. Junt- 5, 1757. Jack, Negro to Capt. Joseph Rue, bap. Aug. 6, 175.S. Jaef & Rose, man & Wife, Negroes to Capt. John \'an Cieef, bap. Jan. 7, 1759- Thomas & Mary, Negroes belonging to Jacob Weykof baj). Nov. 2, 1766. Thomas Napier, had bap. John, Oct. 31, 1769. John Pittinger, had bap. Richard, Oct. 5, 1760. Widow OHarra had bap. Sarah, Oct. 12, 1760, the Father, John OHarra, being lately Deceased. Bryan OGallouchor, had bap. James, Sept. 16, 1750; Ebenezar, March 2, 1755; John, June 5, 1757; Agnes, April 15, 1759; , Jan. 24, 1762; James, Aug. 5, 1764; Catharine, May 11, 1766; Samuel, Nov. 5, 1769. George OBryan. ^largaret, bap. May 3, 1756; presented by the Mother, the father not appear. Bryan ODocherty. Hannah, bap. April 13, 1766; Susanah, , ; both presented by the Mother. Henry Ferine, Son of John, had bap. Lydia, April 5, 1767; Joseph, July 23, 1769; Mary, Aug. 11, 1771; Henry, Nov. 14, 1773; William, Mar. 26, 1775; Mathew Rue, June 29, 1777. Parent Sammuel, had bap. INIichale, Nov. i, 1772. Josiah Parent, had bap. Thomas, July 19, 1732; Margaret, May 31, 1734. James Pettit, had bap. James, Feb. 9, 1735; Kezia, May 29. 1737: Stephen, June 3, 1739. Daniel Perrine, had bap. Daniel, Oct. 5, 1735 ; IClizabelh, .^ug. S, 1736; Hannah, May 4, 1739; IClizabeth, Apiil 13, 1744; the last three presented by the Mother. William Preston, Jr., had bap. Hannah, May 27, 1750. Richard Pittinger had bap. Kuphunea, June 2*1, 1736: John, A])v. 22, 1739; Rachel, March 28, 1742; by his second wife, Samuel, Aug. iS, 1754; the Second wife had been the wife of Wni. l)even\ . 2i8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Richard Pittenger, Jr., had ba]). Jacob, Jan. i, 1758; Eupheniia, Oct. 28, 1759- Peter Perrine, of Matchaponix, had bap. Mar}', Jvily 11, 1736; Martha, Nov. 5, 173S; Margaret, May 10, 1741; William, Apr. 15, 1744. Tobias Polhemus, had bap. John, March 19, 1738. Joseph Preston, had bap. Rebeca, Nov. 13, 1737. Samuel Parent, had bap. Robert, March 27, 1743: Samuel, July 26, 1747. William Rue son of Matthew, had bap. Matthew, July 30, 1763; Samuel, Nov. 24, 1765; William, June 7. 1767; ]\Iary, Dec. 6, 1773; Richard & Margaret, Sept. 26, 1779. Joseph Robinson son of James. His Wife Unice i^ her sister Hannah Bap- tized on profession of their Faith, & his Daughter Mary presented b\^ the parents, Oct. 18, 1767; James, July 9, 1769. Ravid Rhe, had bap. Cathrine Nott, April 4, 1776. John Rue, had bap. Joseph, Oct. 31, 1779. Mathew Rue, had bap. Abigale, Aprile 9, 1780. Peter Rosabach, had bap. Aeltije, May 27, 1757. Ealeanor Re3-nolds a young grown Baptized on profession of her Faith, Nov. 2, 1766. She is the daughter of W^illiam Reynolds deceased. James Reed, had bap. James, Aug. 14, 1737. Isaac Ross, had bap. John, Feb. 2, 1733. John Reed, had bap. Jane, May 26, 1734. David Rhe, had bap. Jonathan, Sept. 26, 1731; Nellej' or Nealtije, Dec. 30, ^733'' Janet, May 16, 1736; David, Sep. 22, 1740; Anne, ]\Iarch 6, 1743. James Robinson, had bap. Mary, Feb. 5, 1732; Jare, Feb. 25, 1734; John, Oct. 3, 1736; Charit}-, March 4, 1739; Henr\- or Hendrick, July 12, 1741; Joseph, March 25, 1744. James Rue, had bap. ^lary, Jan. 28, 1733. A Man grown, Thomas Redford, made open profession of the Faith, and was bap. April 29, 1733. William Rogers, had bap. William, April 29, 1733; Mar\- and Elizabeth, Maj- 9, 1736; Rebeca, presented by the mother, INIa}- 10, 1752. Widw. i\Iargt. Robinson, had bap. James, Sep. 16, 1733. Robert Rhe, had bap. ^Margaret, Aug. 24, 1746, Said Rhe's first Child de- ceased Nov. — , 1747; David, Sep. 18, 1748; ISIargaret the Second, March 17, 1751; Anna, Sept. 9, 1753; Mary, Dec. 6, 1755; Jonathan, April 9, 1758; James, Sept. 28, 1760; David, Baptized by ]Mr. Wm. Tennent, Jr., March 10, 1763; Robert, Dec. 15, 1765: Margaret, June 26, 1768. George Rhe, had bap. Anna, Sep. 26, 1746, the Fryda\' before the Ls. Sup- per: David, June 26,1748; Mary, Oct. 28, 1750; Margaret, Oct. 16, 1752; Elizabeth, on a fast day, June 4, 1755. APPENDIX. 219 Ruth Rounay, was Baptized upon publick profession of her Faith, July 13. 1735- Janet Carswell: alias Reed, had bap. Sarah, July 5, 1741. Charles Rhoades, had bap. Hester, or Esther, Oct. 27, 1751. Robinson, Son-in-Lavv to Andrew ]\Iains, had bap. Elizabeth, May 10, 1752. Henry Robinson married Anne Rhe, daughter of David Rhe, Esqr. ; had bap. Charity, Apr. 14, 1765. Andrew Reed, had bap. Mary, , ; John, ]\Iarch 26, 1758; Samuel, Apr. 13, 1760; James, ^lay 6, 1762. Jonathan Rhe married to Lj'da Forman, daughter of Aa : Forman, Deed.; had bap. David, INIay 11, 1755; Aaron, May 8, 1757; Esther, July 29, 1759; John, Apr. 4, 1762; Anne, Oct. 25, 1767, presented by the ]\Iother, the Father being dead. James Reed, son of John Reed, had bap. Aaron, March 21, 1756. George Riddel, had bap. Agnos, Dec. 21, 1755; Margaret, Aug. 20, 1758; John, July 5, 1761; Elizabeth, Nov. 28, 1762; David, Aug. — , 1765; Mary, Jul}- 13, 1766. John Shaw, had bap. Sarah, at home for Sufficient Reasons. Nov. 23, 1733; John, Thomas, Henry, Joseph, Elizabeth, Dec. 13, 1744. All these Baptized at one time at a Catechising at Mr. Shaw's House. John Smith. John & Joseph sons, & Sarah & Esther daughters, all Bap- tized at once, June i, 1735. Michael Sweetman, had bap. Jane, at princetown, , 1733; John, Ma}' 2, 1736; Michael, June 25, 1738; Thomas, Oct. 19, 1740; Catharine, Aug. 15, 1742; Margaret, Oct. 7, 1744; Henderson — ^John, Feb. , 1747; Anne, Mar. 26, 1749; John & Mary, Twins, Mar. 25, 1752, John Died 4 days After. Moses Smith, Dec'd. Moses & Dorothy, presented by the Mother, & Eleanor, Presented by Thomas Kinnan & his Wife, Aug. 29, 1736. John Stuart, had bap. Stephen, Nov. 20, 1737, presented by the Mother; Margaret, April 24, 1743; presented by Father & Mother. John Service had bap. Esther, Mar. 19, 173S; James, Jan. 13, 1740. Patience Stout, was Baptized on profession of her Faith, INIa}' 18, 1741. Richd. Stillwell. had bap. Hannah, Sept. 13, 1745, presented by the Mother. Henderson Sweetman, had bap. Michael, Aprile 2, 1775; Forman. June i, '777- Simeon, Negro Man of Capt. Matthias Lane, baj)lized on profession of his faith, Feb. 22, 1761. Senate, a Negro Man of Joseph Hankinsons, baptized on j)rofession of his faith, March 14, . 220 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. David Smith, had l)ai). Huphaiiia, Maj- 30, 1773. Peter Smith, had bap. Himself & on Profession of his own faith & his daughter l^lizabetli. Jan. 27. 1775. Richard vStevens, son of Benj. Stevens, married to Elizabetli, daughter of John Henderson, June 19, 1755. Their first child Jane was born & bap- tized the 13th da}' & deceased at 8 o'clock afternoon the same evening, Oct. 5, 1756; Anne the 2d. Child Baptized the 25th Dec. 1757; Nicholas, March 30, 1760; Margaret, July 30, 1763; Elizabeth, May 11, 1766, pre- sented by her mother, her father being dead about a fortnight ago. Dr. Nathaniel Scudder married to Isbella daughter of Kenneth Anderson 30th of , had bap. John Anderson their first child, , 1759; Jos- eph, March — , 1762; Hannah, Oct. — , 1763; Kenneth Anderson, Nov. 3, 1765; Lydia, July 10, 1768. Thomas Sweetman, had bap. John, Aug. 24, 1766; Margaret, April 15, 1769; Michael, July 8, 1770; Joseph, May 8. 1774. Michale Sweetman, had bap. Michale, Sep. i, 1771; P^leoner, May 30, 1773; Mar}', March 30, 1777. Andrew Smith, had bap. ]\Ioses, Oct. 31, 1774; Mar\', May 18, 1777; Mich- ael Sweetman, Maj- 9, 1779. George Tomson, had bap. John, Sep. 5, 1731. Jolin Tomson's Wife Rachel bap. by Old Mr. Tennent on profession of Faith, April 25, 1732; John Said Tomson's Son, March 3, 1735; James, Jan. 8, 1738. William Terry had bap. Richard, presented by the mother, March 17, 1734. Rebeca Tomson had a daughter baptized June 15, 1735. John Truax, had bap. Roelef, Aug. 25, 1735. The Rev. Mr. William Tennent Jr., had bap. John, b}- his Uncle the Rev. ^Ir. G. Tennent, Sep. 15, 1739; William, March 15, 1741; Gilbert, May — , 1742; Catharine, Sept. 26. 1743; Margaret, Aug. 7, 1745, who died soon after as did another daughter who was a twin child with this 3 da3\s before. John Tone had bap. Andrew, Feb. 17, 1743; Thomas, Feb. 17, 1745; Han- nah, Aug. 2T,, 1747; , June 18, 1749. INIoses Thompson had bap. John, Feb. 21, 1768. Abraham Truax, had bap. Sceytie, Jul}- 19, 1767; L\da, June 23, 1771 Tom, a Negro man belonging to John Henderson liaptized on profession of his faith, Dec. 28, 1746. Tony, a Negro man belonging to Court Schenck, Baptized on profession of his faith, April 19, 1747. Peter, a Negro man belonging to the Rev. Mr. luruckson, Baptized on profession of his I'aith, June 25. 1758. APPENDIX. 221 George Tinney, had bap. Huphunea, Aprile 4, 1776. Will. Van Kerk, Jr., had bap. Sainutl, Elizabeth, May 4, 1760; William, Julys, 1762; John, July 22, 1764. Wni. Van Voorhes, had bap. Cathrine, March 24, 1771; Elloner, June 27, 1773; Mary, Ma}' 28, 1775; William, Sep. 14, 1777. John Van Voorhees, had bap. Hendriclc, which is his first child, 1753; Aeltie, Dec. 7, 1755. Jacob Van Arsdalen, had bap. Mary, Sept. 20, 1767. William Van Kerk, had bap. Esther, June 3, 1754. Aaron Mattison. Sarah, his Wife, Baptized on profession of her faith, May I, 1763 John Vancleif, S: B: B., had bap. Benjamin, June 27, 1773; Peggy, Mav 10, 1778; both Baptized by Mr. Smith. Matthias Van Kerk, son of John V. K., married John Truax's Daughter Alice in May — , 1753; had bap. John, July 28, 1754. David Van Schcaik, had bap. Josiah, June 24, 1758; Benjamin, June i, 1760; Robert, May 16, 1762; David, June 3, 1764; Isabella, May 8, 1768; Hannah, Aug. 4, 1771. Thomas Van Kerk, had bap. William Cox, Nov. 22, 1761; Mary, June 19, 1763. Barnardus Ver Bryke, Esqr., had bap. Aeltije, ]May 9, 1736. Arthur Van Kerk, had bap. Hannah, his wife, & Elshie his Daughter, Jan. 12, 1746. John Van Scaiack, had bap. John, July i, 1750; David, Dec. 17, 1752; Janet, March 22, 1755; , Jan. 30, 1757; Peter, by his Second Wife, June 2, 1765; William, June 7, 1767. Lawrence Van Hook, son of Aaron, had bap. Lloyd, Feb. 12, 1751 ; Aaron, Aug. 12, 1753; Elizabeth, May 18, 1755. Ryke Van Matren, son of John, had bap. Ida, June 9, 1751; his excuse for coming to Mr. Tennent to baptize his child was that his Wife did not understand Dutch; Janatie or Jane, April 15, 1753; John, Aug. 24, 1755; Catharine & Mary, Twin Children, June 25, 1758; William, June 22, 1760; Nelly, Eeb. 13, 1763. William V. Voorhee, had bap. Jane, Oct. 11, 1767. Peter Van Voorhees, had bap. , a Daughter, March 7, 1731. John Van Kerk, had bap. Alice, Jan. 28. 1733; Peter, Nov. — , 1734. Baldwin Van Delip, had bap. Baldwin, March 25, 1733, presented by tlie mother. William Van Kerk, had bap. fllsie, Sep. 16, 1733; Hannah, March 2t,, 1735; William, Oct. 3, 1736; Thomas, ; John, Nov. 19, 1738; Roelef, 222 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. ; L3'dia & Sarah, Twin Daughters, July lo, 1743; Catharine, June 30, 1745; Anne, Sep. 20, 1747; Joseph, March 4, 1750. Francis Yan Schcaik, had bap. Elizabeth, March 23, 1735; Anne, . Hendrick V: Voorhees, Jr., married Jane Leslee; had bap. Peter, April 8, 1764; Sarah, April 13, —66. Hendrick Van Voorhees, had bap. Jane, Nov. — , 1735. George Williams, had bap. James. Dec. 6, 1730; Margaret, April 14, 1734; both presented b}' the ^Mother, (rerrit Weycof, had bap. Gerrit, Dec. 27, 1730 (?) Thomas Whitlock, had bap. Sarah, Mar. 14, 1731, presented by the Mother. Richard Watson, had bap. Richard, July 25, 1731. John Wilson, had bap. Catharine, Aug. i, 1731, presented by the ]\Iother. Waltar Wilson, had bap. Rachel, Sept. 12, 1731. James Wall, had bap. Rebeca, Oct. 10, 1731. James Wilson, had bap. Rachel, Wife of John Tomson, April 25, 1732. Wid : Cathr. Wilson, had bap. Hannah, Sept. 24, 1732. Waltar Wilson, had bap. Rachel, Sept. — , 1731; Jane, March 25, 1733; Euphunea. . Peter Wilson, man grown & made publick profession, April 29, 1733. Thomas Witlock, had bap. John, INIarch 17, 1734; Mary, Feb. 29, 1736; both presented by the Mother. James Wall had bap. James, July 27, 1735. Joseph Wilson Baptized and his Son Andrew, Oct. 19. 1735; Joseph, July 2, 1738; Isabella, March 25, 1739. George Walker, married to Priscilla Forman Oct. 26, 1747; Esther, their first Child was Baptized Sep. 25, 1748; Ursulla, Oct. 7, 1750; Parthenia, May 20, 1753: George, June 6, 1756; Aaron Forman, May 6, 1759; Lucre- tia, April 26, 1761; Lydia, April 8, 1764; Elizabeth, Nov. 2, 1766, De- ceased June 5, 1767; Elizabeth Row'ena, June 26, 1768. Gerrit Weycof, had bap. Oakey, Dec. 4, 1748. James Wilson, son of Waltar, had bap. Hannah, Jane & William, all pre- sented by their father Dec. 2, 1764. Peter Wilson, son of Peter, was Baptized himself first on profession of his Faith & then his child or daughter, Sarah, Sep. 30, 1753; Deborah, ' 1755- Jacob Weycof had bap. Anne, June 27, 1756; Catharine, Aug. 21, 1757; Sarah, Sept. 22, T765. William Whitlock, had bap. William, Feb. 14, 1762; Lockhart, Oct. 29, '763- APPENDIX. 223 Thomas West had bap. Himself on profession of his faith, & then his son, Benjamin. May 14, 1775. George Williams had bap. George, April 24, 1737. John Wind, had bap. John, June 5, 1737, presented by the ^Mother. George Walker, had bap. Ksther, Jan. 8, 173S; James, Feb. 26, 1741; Anne — Clark, April 15, 1744. Peter Weaver, had bap. Johannah, Feb. 16, 1738; lilizabeth, Dec. 9, 1739; Abigal, April 26, 1741; Peter, Oct. 25, 1767. Michael Ward, had bap. W^illiani, Apr. 24, 1743. Yana, a Negro Wench of Wm. Cowenhoven the son of Albert bap. upon profession of her faith, ^Nlarch 19. 1738; her children Mack, Cyro, and Nancy presented by said Yana their ^lother, Mar. 8, 1747. John Yateman, had bap. Peter, John, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret and Lucia, June 2-], 1756; all presented by their Mother Margaret Daughter of Peter Gordon deceased & Grand daughter of Robert Rhe Long de- ceased; Manoah, ]May 8, 1757; Lsbella, Nov. 22, 1761, both presented by their Mother. John Zutphen, had bap. Aeiitije, Dec. 6, 1730. Derek Zutphen, had bap. Nealtije, June 2, 1731. Abraham Zutphen, had bap. John, Dec. 15, 1734. Derick Zutphen, son of Jacob, had bap. Joseph, Aug. 4, 1754: John, July 4, 1756; David, Apr. 25, 1760. B.APTiSMAL Records in Old Tennent Church, During the Pastorate of Rev. John Woodhull, D. D. ADULTS BAPTIZED. May 2. 1784 Mary Fry. Sep. 12, 1784 Robert Combs, Lydia Combs. Oct. 24, 1784 Sarah Vansciack. April 1785 Mary Erickson. April 7, [785 George Reid and Anna Starkey. April 9, 1786 Lewi.s, a negro, slave of Corns. Van Mater. May 13, 1786 Joseph Morford. Jan. 7, 1787 Pero, a slave of W'm. (.\: Theodorus Covenhoven. 224 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. April 12, 17S7 Rachel the wife of George Conner. May 12, 1787 Thomas Edwards. Sep. 16, 1787 Simon, slave of Lewis Ferine. 22, 1787 Moses Rolfe. Oct. 6, 1787 Mary Robertson, James, slave of Joseph Clayton's. Hager, slave of Nicholas Vanbrunt. Jan. 19, 1788 Peter Bailey. 1788 Rebeek the wife of Samuel Forman. 1788 Jane a Servant of Sarah Covenhoven's. 1788 Robert a Servant of Mr. Hendrickson's. 1788 Kate Do. of IMr. Denice's. 1789 Joseph Reed Agnes a servant of Bn. Covenhoven. 1789 Rhoda, Servant of John Vanmatre. 1789 Betty, Do. of Joseph Bown. 1789 Diana, Do. James Harbert. 1789 Margaret Do. John Baird. 1789 Anna Test. 1789 Nero, servant of John Baird. 1789 Andrew, servant of John Anderson Esq. 1789 Rachel, servant of John Vanmatre. 1790 Broof, servant to Benj. Covenhoven. 1790 Hester and Phebe Do. to K. Hankinson. 1790 Caesar, Do. to John Baird. 1790 Adam, servant to Wm. Bnrnet. 1790 Mary Buck & Anna Combs. 1790 Margaret Herve}'. 1790 Phebe, Servt. of Wm. & Theods. Covenhoven. 1791 Phebe Hunn. 1791 Lewis Anderson. 1791 Flora, servant of Michael Johnson. 1791 Pvlizabelh, servant of John Craig. 1 791 Zebulon, Do. RuluflF Vanderveer. 1791 Rachel Maxwell. 1791 Catharine, servant to Mr. Woodhull. 1791 Rose, Do. Mrs. Benham. Dec. 31, 1791 Jane wife of George Reid. 1792 Benajah Harvey, Anna Van Der Veer & Benjamin Servt. of Mr. John Craig. 1792 Obadiah Bown & Elizabeth, wife of James Robinson. 1792 Susan, servt. to John Craig. 1792 Rachel Foster. 1793 Nathan Lewis. 1793 Eleanor wife of Ruluft" Vanderveer, 1794 Dora, servant to James Andenson. 1794 Phebe Do. Ruluff Schenck. APPENDIX. 225 Oct. Oct. 1794 1795 1795 1795 1796 1796 1797 179S 1798 1799 1800 1 80 1 I So I 1802 1803 1803 1804 Nov. 18, 1804 Susannah Do. Richard Prest. Diana (Do. Obadiah Bovvne) & EH/.abeth her daughter. Rachel Servt. to ]Mrs. Vanmatre. Lydia Servt. to Doctr. Scudder. Mary Servt. to Lewis Ferine. Mar}-. Silas, Servt. to Wm. Gordon. Thomas Do. to Nelly Vanmatre. Fortune Servt. to Moses Laird. Lydia wife of David Sutfen. Elizabeth wife of John Craig. Hannah wifeof Richd. Covenhoven. Flora, Servt. to EHsha Watson. James Fleming Elizabeth Combs. Edith, wife of Daniel De}-. Mary, wife of Isaac Devinej'. William Covenhoven, Robert Covenhoven & Joseph V. horn David Longstreet. Sarah Voorhees. Catharine Harvej'. Elizabeth Lewis. Elijah Combs, Rebeekah Combs. Clarissa and Mary Free Black Women. Jacob, servt. to Thomas Cook Esqr. Silas servt. to Jacob Wikoff. Anna Forman. Joseph Ker. Lsabel Craig, Anna Morford & Judah Servt. to J. Baird. Elizabeth a Free Black Woman. Catherine Hankinson. Samuel vServt to Jacob Wikoff. Catharine Servt. to Joseph Combs. Hope P'orman wife of Jonathan Forman. Hannah Cook. Jane Servt. to vSaml. Forman James Reed. Rachel Henderson wife of Thomas Henderson. Rhoda Norris, Israel Servt. to John Baird. Callaman Servt. to Garret Covenhoven. Elizabeth wife of Abraham Osborn. Jane wife of John Devinney. Catharine, a .servant of ]\Ir. Peter Walton. Amy, a .servant of Court Schenck. Joseph Forman. Cathrine Remsen P'orman (wife of Jo.seph). 226 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Nov. 30, 1804 Oct. 6, 1805 May 10, 1806 July 27. 1806 Oct. 17. ]8o6 Oct. 25. 1806 1806 Jan. 30. 1S07 Feb. 13. 1S07 Apr. i.S. 1807 I\Iay r6, 1807 June 20, 1807 Jany. [4, 1808 May 14, 1808 * * 29 " July 24. 1808 Oct. 15. 16 17 1808 Dec. 30, 1808 Feb. 10, 1809 April 3. 1809 April 23. 1809 May 13. 13 1 809 May 25. 1 809 June 2 1 1 " July 9 " Oct. 7 ' ' Elizabeth — Servant of John (juay. Cathrine Disbrovv. (xettv Barbaric. Mns. Margaret Reed wife of John Reed. Lettice, servant of Revd. Dr. Woodhull. Pari.s. Dice Servant of M Davison. Mary Baird wife of David. Hannah Vanskoik, wife — Josiah. Cathrine, fonnerh* servt. to Joseph Combs. Rlenor Smith, Ann vSmith Elizabeth P^dwards, Joseph Edwards. Baptized Elizal^eth Aplegate. Reported No. 9. Apr. 27, 1807. Amanda, vServant of Ezekiel (Gordon. Joseph Thomson, Peter Thomson, Joseph Thomson Jr, William Thomson, Elinor Thomson wife of William, Lewis Thomson, John Thomson, Margaret Thomson wife of Jolin. Sarah Applegate daughter of David Baird. John Baird, Jacob Baird. Phebe Baird. Reported No. 13, Apr. 25, 18 — Elizabeth Newel (wife of Hew Newel). Eliza De'saseaur Hankinson, Daughter of James. Lydia Johnson, wife of William, & Daughter of David Baird. vSamuel Rodgers. Richard Barkalow. vSarah Laird, wife of William Laird Junr. Phebe Hammel, wife of Laban Hammel. Jane Servant of John Conover Esqr. Phebe Rue, widow of Samuel. Elizabeth Edwards Daughter of Thomas Edwards. Alice Laird, wife John Laird. Eliza Roena Cook Daughter of George Cook. Reported April 23rd 1809. No. 12. Margaret, servant of John Rodgers. Diana, servant of James R. English. Margaret Freeman Dr. of Jonathan. Rebeca Cole. Abby Bowne Wife of Esther I^oton, Daughter of John Smith, Nancy vSmith wife of John. Margaret Thomson wife of James. Cathrine servant of David Haunse. APPENDIX. 227 March 4, 1810 Lydia Bowne wife of James Bowne. April 6, " Joshua Edwards, John Conover. Rachel Baird, wife of Jacob. " " " Phebe Hankinson wife William. INIay 12, 1810 Deliverance Baird, Wife of James. Mar}' Craig Wife Wni. Craig. Samuel INIore Rue, son of John. Sally Rue Daughter of John. Hannah Rue wife of Joseph. Oct. 13, iSio Harriot Sutfin wife of Samuel. Jane Foster wife of George. Deliverance Servant of Wm. Tone. Reported 17. Margaret Vancleve Wife of Ruluff. Esther Johnson wife of John. Samuel Culver son of Nathaniel. Amelia Craig. Elizabeth Tilton Brewer. Elizabeth servant of James Hankinson. Henrietta, servant William Wikoff. Levi Solomon. Hannah Solomon, Daughter of Levi Solomon. Elizabeth Baird, wife of David B. Baird. Mrs. Hankinson wife of Thomas Junr. Anna Reed Dr. of John. Oct. 2, 1812 Nancy servant of James Herbert Esqr. Dinah servant Kenneth Anderson. Mina servant of Wm. Laird. May 15, 181;:; Sarah Holmes. Cathrine, Servant of Jos. vScudder. Else}', free black woman. [813 Hannah Servant of Mr. Ely. 18 14 Margarite Haygerman. 1814 Cathrine Haygerman. 18, 1814 Pamela Myrs, wife of Lsaac INIyrs. 1814 Elinor (black) servant of Dr. James English. 9 1814 Euphema Johnson, Widow. May 13, 1813 James H. Newel. Phebe Dey wife of Daniel. Elizabeth Sutfin wife of Richard. Hannah McDormit wife of John. June 10, 1 8 13 John Reed, & vSarah Jewel, Daughter John Reed. Some time since Aaron McClees. Abigal Vores wife of Peter. Feb. 2, 1817 James Reid. May 11, r8ii July 12 12 Oct. 12, 181 1 May 10, 1812 June 21 21 Oct. 9 May 13. Ma}- Sep. 18, Oct. 2, 228 HISTORY OF OI.D TENNENT. ]Mo3ka Longstreet Reid. David Reid. Am}' Reid. Feb. 14, 1S17 L3'dia wife of Robert McChe.sney. Nov. 26, iSof) Married by Dr. Woodhull, William Johnson and Rebeca Tone Middlesex County. Nov. 26, 1806 Married by Dr. Woodhull, Nathaniel Rue and Elizabeth Tone the former of Monmouth the latter Middlesex County. Ma}' 12. 1S16 Married William Scudder of ^Middlesex Co. & Elloner Craig of Monmouth. CHIEDREN BAPTIZED. parents' names. children's names. May 2, 1784 Wm. & Francenes Forman Jonathan. " Rebeckah Ogburn Maria. Elizabeth Brewer Thomas Hetfield. born ]\Iarch 10, 1784. " 8 " Wm. & Rebecka Gollohan Adam, born vSep. 6, 1783. " 30 " Dan. & Dorothy H. John June 20 " James & Elizabeth Harbert Ellen, born Feb. 14, 1784. " " Wm. & Charity Caldwell Anna. " " James & Nelly Smally Sarah. ■• 27 •• Wm. Voorhees & Wife Hendrick. J"iy 4 " David Gordon & Wife Sarah. " , , James Combs & Wife Hannah. " [ I (ieorge Cook & Wife Nancy. " [8 " James vStephenson & Wife Nancy. Aug. 29 " Wm. Johnson cS: Wife Elizabeth. Wm. Rue & Wife Nathaniel Scudder. Sep. 12 Godfrey Warner .S: Wife George Rudolph & Deborah Oct. 24 " Robert Vanschiak >S: Wife Mary. " 31 " Wm. (Sc Elenor Covenhoven Wikoft". " " Sarah Mankenson William. INlarch 20, 1 785 Joseph Zutphn & Wife Polly Howell. " William Tone &c John. " " John Jamison (S:c Lydia. APPENDIX. 229 March s, 17S5 April 3' 4 " 17 8 INIay 14 29 J"iy 3 Oct. I Nov. 6 Dec. 18 March 4, 1 7!s: Wife CHILDREN S NAMES. Elizabeth Dey, L3dia. Alice Coward. Augustes. John, Catharine S: wife Benjamin Campbell iS: wife James Anderson tS: wife William Colwell Os: wife John Craig David Maxwell (S: wife David Cole & wife Joseph Morford & wife John Schenck & wife Fero & wife Joseph Scudder iS: wife William Tone (S: wife John Sutphen cv wife James Abraham & wife Ezekiel Gordon & wife CHILDREN S NAMES. Eliza. Michael, Peter, Molly & Joseph. Kate}- Stryker. Elsey. Rebeckah. Jeremiah Woolsej-. Mar}- English. LiS: wife William Hulse & wife Ruluff V. D. Veer & wife by the Mother Servt. to INIrs. Benham. Lewis Anderson «Sc wife James Abrams & wife Lewis. Lewis. Elizabeth. Thomas Combs. Lydia. John Llojd, Sarah David. Hannah. Hannah. Charles. & APPENDIX. 235 Nov. 12 Jan. Feb. 5. 1794 9 2S March 20 April 27 Mav 10 18 June 8 June 15, 1794 June 22 29 July 1 1 20 Aug. 3 31 Sep. 14 Dec. 26 ^ I arch 15, 1795 April 5 parents' names, or by whom presented. the Mother Servt. to John V. D. Veer Jr. William Wikoff & wife Joseph vScudder & wife Thomas Henderson Garret D. Coven hoven & wife Lucas Coven hoven iS: wife Thomas Covenhoven & wife William Laird & wife James R. English iS: wife Revd. John Woodhull i!\: wife Joseph Morford & wife William Colwell »S: wife William vStorj' & wife John Sutphen & wife John Craig (son of Wm.) & wife Elias Covenhoven & wife the wife of Tajdor Michael Johnson <;^ wife John L. Anderson ^: wife John Ferine tN: wife Rulufif Van Der Veer & wife Voorhees David Cole & wife Lewis Gordon (^t wife Samuel Form an & wife Lewds (Servt. to Corns. Vanmatre) & wife Obadiah Bowne & wife Matthew Ferine & wife Erick Erickson's wife John A. Scudder & wife William (lordon & wife John Schenck cS: wife Joseph vStory Jr tS: wife William Dey Jr. (S: wife James Roberson iN: wife John \'. I). \'eer iS: wife children's NAMES. Jesse, Ephraim & Phillis. Ann. John. Matilda. V incentia. James Bryson. Isaac & Anne. Folly. Jane. (xilbert Smith. Lydia. William. David. Nanc}'. Daniel Logan. Ellas. John. Elizabeth. Anna Matilda. John Lloyd. Joseph. Catharine. Amos Stout. Watson . Ezekiel e\: William (Twins) Katey. Joseph. Stephen. Michael. Nathaniel. William Tennent. Elizabeth. PUizaiielh, Daniel. Jane. John. 236 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Mav 1 6 June 20 July 5 Sep. 20 Oct. -3 Nov. ] Dec. 2 iNlarc li K--, Ma}- I 2 14 June f9 July ,3 Sep. 17 iS Oct. 2, PARENTS NAMES, OR BY WHOM PRESENTED. John Ferine & wife RuluffSchenck 6c wife Saml Coven hoven etty. David. Lewis. APPENDIX. 237 parents' namks. Henry Rue enjn.) iS: wife I I David Gordon cS: wife James A])raham tS: wife 25 Doctr. vScudder cv wife July 22 Revd. .Mr. Sloan & wife Jos. Hankinson tt wife Aug. 6, 1797 John Ferine & wife 20 Nathan Lewis tS: wife Sep. II Joseph Scudder & wife 24 Cornelius Covenhoven cv: wife Oct. 7 William HulstJunr. (iarret D. Covenhoven James Fleming cS: wife childri';n .s names. Ellen. Mary, Ann, vSchenck and Peter. Elizabeth. Joseph. Sarah. James, Elenor and Anne. Gertrude. Fhebe Rue. Penelope. John Llo3'd. Austin & Kenneth. Ruleft; Eliza. William Covenhoven William. Elizabeth Anderson. Peter Johnson. Fhebe Bird. Charles. David. Hannah. Matthew Rue. Richard. Margaret. William. Benjamin. John Combs. Stephen. Emma. William Henry. Anna. Catharine Williamson. William. Louisa. Idah. Altie Covenhoven. David. Jose})!! West. 238 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. PARENTS NAMKS. Marj- wife of Peter Walton Wife of William Taylor 27 James Robinson >S: Wife David Vanschiak & wife Nov. 10 Isaac Applegate & wife William Dey Junr. & wife William Dey (son of John) 'William Covenhoven iS: wile Catharine ^Morrison May 6, 1798 Benjn. Campbell &vvife 20 William Craig & D — Saml. Covenhoven & Do. Isaac Divine\- S: wife Hannah Bowne. James. Letitia. En ph am ah. Jeremiah Smith. Kenneth Anderson. The last named Baptized by Doctr. Woodhull in Cran- berry Church Tsth April 1798. David Craig & wife Mary Ann. David Gordon (.\: wife David. Matthew Rue cS: wife Ann. John Dey & wife John Woodhull. Ruluff vSchenck tv wife John. APPENDIX. 239 PARENTS NAMES. CHILDREN S NAMES. June 16 July 7 July 14, Aug. 4 Oct. 1 1 12 Nov. 10 24 Dec. I 6 Feb. 23 Apr. 6 T "> May 6, Mav Id June 1799 iSoo I S(x) 8 29 Aug. 31 Sep. 14 Oct. 4. 1800 Henry (servant to Mrs \'an- hrunt) & wife William Wikoff.S: wife John Gordon & wife James Craig & wife Obadh. Bowne & wife Erick Erickson's Wife Lewis Abraham & wife William Egbert & wife Rose Servt. to Mrs. Benham Jos. Hankinson & wife William Dej' Jnr. & wife David Longstreet (^c wife RuluffV. D. Veer c^ wife Mary wife of P. Walton Benajah Harvey & wife Matthew Perrine & wife Joseph Scudder & wife James Abraham & wife William Craig & wife Frederick Buckelew & wife John Sutfin & wife Corns. Covenhoven & wife William McChesney. John & Agnes Quay James Robeson & wife Elijah Combs & wife David Laird & wife Samuel Forman t\: wife Benjn. V. Pelt ».\: wife Richd. Covenhoven & wife Doctr. Scudder S: wife Joseph Kdwards iS: wife CHILDREN .S NAMES. Mary Eliza. Anna born April 18, 1806. Margaret Chambers. John. Mar^- Slover, Nathan Love- berry, Jule Ann, Ruth Rowl}', Susanna Pipp- inger. Elizabeth, Mar^-. John X'anpelt. William Redford. Mar^- Ann Suidam. David Rhea. Richard. David. Eupheme. Susanna Sprouls. William Henry. Thomas. one. Sarah. 5 children. five. David Gordon born 21 vSep. 1806. John Woodhull. Edmund William, Kitty, Margaret. John, Anna, Catluine, Robert. Asher Ilowel. Aaron. 246 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. March 6 Apr. 27. 1 So; ]\Iay 9. 15 10 16 16 16 16 16 iSo; June 12 12 19 20 20 2S J"lv 5 July •7 26. iSo Aug. 14 23 2% Sep. 30 I, 6 '3 19 19 1 807 PAKICNTS NAMES. Formaii Walker tS: wife Thus far reported Apr. 27 No. 62. Henry Hedges Woodliull John Dye (Blacksniith)(S: wife Benjamin N'anscoik vS: wife Lewis Conover lS: wife Samuel Patton S: wife (ieorgeS. Woodhull. V. D. M. & wife Rose free woman of Colour her (irandaughter (rarret Forman & wife William Low &; wife chii.drkn's names. deorge Morford. Communicants now re- ported No. 276. Nanc}' Kirkpatrick. May Ann. Martha Pjuiline Cathrine Schenck. Castene, Richard Prest. William. Enoch. Sally. John lunbly, Peter Perrine. Lewis Cromline. Eley. Elinor. William Forman. Daniel. Matilda. David Thomas. Plannah. ■Mary Martino. Mary. Rebecca. Margaret born Apr. 10, 1807 Aaron born 12 May 1S07. Charlotte born 16 March 1807. William Conover born 1 1 Nov. 1806. David Craig. John Neilson. Aaron Pitney. Cynthia. L3dia Ann. Sarah. APPENDIX. 247 Oct. 19 19 19 9 16 25 26 30 Dec. 25 Jan. 14. iSoS 14 Jnl3- 29, iS'iS May 14 14 14 14 14 29 29 July 3 3 24 31 31 31 Aug. 7 21 Sep. 2 PARENTS N.AME.S. Kenneth Hankin.son & wife Amanda Servt. ol' Eze. Gordon S\ias servt. of Jacob Wikoff and hi.s wife Daniel Disborough & wife James Davison & wife Parris servt. of J. Davison John Rodgers & wife Joseph Vanhorn & wife William Herbert & wife Daniel & Pricilla Hays for wife David Baird & wife Thomas Aplegate & wife baptized for the wife CIITI.DREN S NAMES. Hannah Anderson. Isaac, George, Margaret. Charles. Mary. Peter. P^noch. Elizabeth Roena. Joseph. William Hankinson. William Lewis. David. Rei, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ann, Evelina, Joseph. Lydia, Antonj-, Baird, Abigal. David Harriot. Pvdward Jonathan. Forman Walton & wife bap- tized for the wife Daniel Dye & Wife. Revd. Jacob Rickhow & wife Thus far reported Apr. 25, Infants total 58. Adults r Total of Communicant returned 270. William Craig & wife William Augustus. James I. Reid & wife I'rias. William Johnson Jr. & wife. John Gaston. William Rue &: wife Aaroii. Matthew Rue &. wife John Bowers. Joseph Freeman (not his wife) John. Samuel Rodgers & wife John vScudder & wife Kenneth Scudder & wife Richard Barkalow & wife W^illiam Johnson & wife Nathaniel Rue & wife John Rue & wife Chamberlain & wife baptized for the wife Samuel Tomson & wife Cornelius Johnson & wife vSarah Freeman. Fen wick. Mary Cook. Mary Ann born Jan. 180.S. William Tone. William. Sally Sutfin. Xanc}-, Lydia Hammel. Samuel Alford. Cornelius. 16, 248 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. PARENTS NAMES. children's names. i8 Richard Conover & wife i8 John X'andeveer c\: wife Oct. 2 William Km ley (S: wife 2 \'anderbelt & wife 8 Will. (Tordon F'orman i.\: wife S: wife March i6 Peter Walton ts: wife t>ap- tized for the wife 20 Porman Walton «S: wife for the wife 20 Peter Mount iS: wife, for the wife 21, 1S12 Ann Westlake widow of Samuel Westlake April 27, 1S12, SI- Adult.s 4. Total 5 10 Stephen Aj^ple^^ate & wife 10 Ephraini Johnson & wife 10 James Herbert «S: wife TO William Herbert tS: wife 10 Jacob F'leming »S: wife 10 Benjamin VanSkoik P'rederick Buckelew <.\: wife David B. Dej* & wife Anna Reed Thos. Hankinson iS: wife baptized for the wife Rose free black woman John Heddon >S: wife bap- tized for the wife 27 John Fornian c\: wife 2 Nancy servant of Jams Herbert 2 Effee, servant of Joseph Dye 2S Henrv Perine (S: wife July Sep. Oct. Oct. Nov, Dec. Cathrine. Marg-aret. Gustavus Adoli)hus. Lnesa. Phebe .\an. Matilda. 1812 Samuel Tomsou t\: wife vSamuel Sutfin i.\: wife Lewis a servant of Dr. Woodhulls vSarah, Abraham, Samuel. 5. Communicants 329. PZlizabeth Dennis. John. Gilbert. vSarah. John Henry. John Woodhull. PS: wife for the wife Samuel Tomson & wife David B. Dey & wife Richard Conover & wife John Fornian S32, 3 mos . 17 da. Sep. M, i«37. 3 yrs. 1 1 mos. 2 da. Jan. '3, 1842, 56 yrs. 4 mos. 10 da. Dec. 24, 1836, 46 yrs. April 7- 1836, 6 3TS. March 6, 1.S45, 1 yr. 1 18 da. Before i«53- March 14, 1852, 2 yrs. 2 mos. 19 da. 268 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAINirvS. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. William Cheesenian, Kight graves here, all unknown. Mary P. Decker, \v. Richard, Two grave.s here, both unknown Peler Krrick.son, .s. Peter t\: Mary Six grave.s here, all unknown. William R. White, Two Children of Wm. R. White. Child of Thomas VanAmnion. Two Children of James Abrams. Phebe Rue, w Joseph, Joseph Rue, William Preston, s. Joseph & Elizabeth, William B. Conover, Elizabeth Preston, d. Joseph rEs. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Martha Coriover, w. Forniaii. Jolin Sinclair's child. A jjrave here, unknown. Aaron Davi.s. A o^rave here, unknown. Charle.s H. Chumar, ,s Henr}- B. & ^lary, Threechildren of Wni. Bowne(Jnd John \'andenbergh. Maria B. Vandenberg, w. John, Hannah Dey, Widow. John B. Dey, Charles H. Applegate, s. James & Deney, Infant daughter of James & Deney Applegate. Hannah Maria Dey, d. James ts: Deney Applegate, Frances Eleanor Ty.son, d. Wni. S. & Elen. P. Cornelius D. Conover, Old Mr. Chambers. Old Mrs. Chambers. A grave here, unknown. Elizabeth Hulick, w. Corns. Ann Bower, w. John, Mrs. Matthew Rue. Catherine Hartshorne, w. Richard, Col. John Clayton, Sarah Clayton, w. Col. John, John I. Clayton, Catherine Probasco, w. Henr}' Matilda Clayton, d. Col. John & Sarah, Virginia Clayton, d. Elias C. & Louisa M. lUizabeth F. Clayton, d. Elias C. •S: Louisa M. Maj. John Perrine, Catherine Perrine, w. Maj. John, Ann Perrine, w. Maj. John, Sjmmes H. Perrine, s. Maj. John i.\: Catherine, Nov. 27. 1846, 69 yrs. 9 mos. 2 da April 12, 18.31, I yr. [ I mos. 24 da ge). Aug. .31- 1844. 41 yrs. 2 mos. 14 da Oct. 10, 1S27, 52 yrs. 3 mos. 28 da March 24, 1836, 4 mos. , 24 da. Apr. 23, J 840, 3 yrs. i mo. 13 da. Jul}' 2, 184!, 7 mos. 28 da. June 18, 1849, I" Joth yr. Oct. i,S, 1 8 10, 37 yrs. 7 mos. 10 da Sep. 18, 1823, In 78th yr. Feb. 18, 1840, 90 3'rs. Oct. 16, 1848, 84 jTS. 7 mos. 6 da. Dec. II, 1840, 79 3'rs. II mos. Nov. 4. 1840, 49 3'rs. 24 da. June 17, 1827. In 39th yr. July 20, 1819, In 23rd yr. Dec. 21, 1838, 2 yrs. Jan. '3, 1839, 3 yrs. 8 mos. 20 da, Nov. T7, 1848, 86 yrs. 7 mos. 17 da. July 23, 1843. 39 yrs. 7 mos. 6 da. Dec. 28, 1822, 61 vrs. 4 mos. 16 da. Oct. 9, 1839, 2 3'rs. 5 mos. 9 da. APPENDIX. 271 NAINIES. DATE OF DEATH. ACE. INIary R., w. John I. ICly, c\: (L Maj. John (S: Ann Perrine, Apr. 20, 1S23, Hannah El.v, w. John I. Jan. i, 1S33, Catherine Sophia Ely, d. John I. & Mary, June 15, 1830, Child of James S. John.son, Sarah Ann John.son, \v. James S. Dec. 3, 1847, Samuel Leonard. A grave here, unknown. Richard Magee, July 29, 185 1, Joseph H. Rue, Nov. 30, 1S05, Nathaniel S. Rue, Feb. 17, 1852, Elizabeth Rue, consort of N. S. Nov. 18, 1846, Augustus \'. Rue, Oct. 3, 1842, William Rue, s. N. S. Jan. 12, i8ri, Naomi Rue, d. N. S Nov. 3, Child of Nathaniel S. Rue. Grand-child of Nathaniel S. Rue. Cornelia (Rue) vSecor, w. Oliver, tSid. N. S. Rue, Nov. 18, 1852, Two Children of Elias De}-. Margaret Dubois, vv. Francis, Sep. 4, 1842, James E. Dubois, s. Francis & ^Margaret, Mar. 15, 1834, John M. Conover, Sep. 13, 1828, Abraham Tyson, Nov. 30, 1841, Catherine Tyson. William Hollowa}'. John Vanderveer, Jan. 3, 1844, Anna Vanderveer. Sarah Holloway, w. John, Dec. 13, 1834, Charles E. Hartshorne, s. Wm. c Rachel, Rachel Combs, Campbell Comb.s, Esther Combs, Solomon Combs, ^Martha Combs, w. Thomas, Thomas Combs, Cjenl. Rei. Baird, John R. Baird, s. Rei, Jacob Baird, s. Rei, Rebecca Baird, w. David, Capt. David Baird, Lydia Baird, w. Capt. David, Mar}' Baird, w. Capt. David, David Baird, Sarah liaird, w. David, Phebe Baird, w. John, John Baird, Ann Conover, w. Theodorus. Hannah Jewell. William Rue. Joseph Cla^'ton. Wife of Joseph Cla3'ton. Three children of Joseph Clayton. Three children of Jonathan Clayton. Oct. 2.1^, 1S46, 7 yrs. July 27. 1842, 66 yrs. 6 raos. 5 da, May 12, 1838, 49 yrs. 4 mos. 25 da, March 4. 1843. 78 yrs. 8 da. I\Liy 28, 1S16, 49 yrs. I mo. 22 da Nov. 2, 1S40, 43 yrs. 4 mos. 17 da. July 1 • 1832, 75 yrs. 8 mos. 10 da Feb. 7' 1832, 75 yrs. 6 mos. 4 da Sep. 3- i8co. 6 yrs. 5 mos. July 1S41, 75 3-TS. 5 nios. 6 da. :\Iay 15- .838, 67 yrs. 6 mos. 15 da Nov. 8, 1829, 39 yrs. 9 mos. 25 da. ^Nlarch 130, i7^\v 32 yrs. 7 week.'- Aug. to, 1777. In I 6th yr July 6, 177^^. In 22nd yi r. March 20, 1796, In 33rd yr Aug. 21, 1 805 , In 39th yr Aug. 28. 1 80 1 , In 72nd yr. Dec. 22, 1819, 87 yrs. 1 mo. 20 da. Sep. / ' i^\vS. 2>1 yrs. 3 mos. 22 da. July 23. 1 8x5. 2 yrs. II mos. 24 da. June 14. 1826, 2 3rs. 1 1 mos. 18 da. Jan. 6, 177^^. 22 3'rs. Dec. 25. 1839. 85 yrs. .5 mos. Q da Feb. J 5. 1791, 36 yrs. June 22, 1840, 68 yrs. 10 mos. 20 da June 20, 1 80 1 , 90 yrs. 8 mos. RLiy I , 1810, 95 yrs. 15 da. June 3' 1817, 68 yrs. I mo. 20 da. Oct. 26, 1834. 84 yrs. APPENDIX. 28s NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. A grave here, unknown. William H. Jewell, s. Wni. H. Rebecca Jewell, w. Wni. H. Child of Joel Clayton. ]\Iargaiet Gordon, w. Jona- than R. Jonathan Rhea Gordon, Elizabeth Schanck, w. Rulef P. Rulep P. vSchanck Mary Schanck, w. Rulef R. Esther Schanck, w. Rulef R. Jane Craig, w. John, John Craig, Archibald Craig, Samuel Craig, A grave, unknown. Rachel Craig, w. Wm I. William I. Craig, John Combs, s. Jos. & INIatilda, Ann Amelia Combs, d. Jos. & INIatilda, Elizabeth Combs, d. Aaron R. John Vanderveer Combs, s. Aaron R. Elijah Combs, s. Aaron R. Hannah (V. D.) Combs, w. Aaron R. Rebecca Combs, relict of I^lijah, Fvlijah Combs, Rebecca C. Combs, d. l^lijah, Rachel Combs, d. Pllijah, A grave, unknown. John (lordon, Eleanor Gordon, w. John, Susan Conover. w. Theodorus. Mother of Theodorus Conover. Brother of Theodorus Conover. A grave, unknown. John Rue. Elizabeth Rue, w. John. Jonathan Clayton, Mary Clayton, w. Jonathan, Two grave.s, both unknown. Feb. 26, 1852, 6 mos. 10 da. Aug. 25. 1851, 23 yrs. 9 mos. 24 da Feb. 28, '792. In 36th yr. Aug. r. 1800, In 83rd 3'r. Aug. >.s. 1837. 73 yrs. 8 mos. 7 da Nov. 26, 1814, 63 yrs. 10 mos. 29 da April 12, 1817, 26 yr.s. 6 mos. 10 da June 25^ 1824, go jM's. I mo. 21 da Sep. 25. ^^3. In 73rd yr. Aug. I, ^777^ In 24th yr. J"iy 6, 1777. In 26th yr. Marcl 29, 1830, 59 yrs. 3 mos. 21 da Jan. 29. 1831, 67 yrs. 4 da. Dec. 28, 1842, 2 yrs. 1 1 mos. 12 da Nov. 9. 1842, 3 yrs. 4 njos. 12 da Feb. 23- 1840, I yr. f/ da. Aug. 7. ^>^37, 2 yrs. 4 mos. 2 da Oct. '7. 1842, 1 1 yrs. 6 mos. 19 da Feb. 26, 1868, Born Oct. 21, i 803. Aug. 15. 1842. In 62nd yr. Oct. 24- 1830, In 36th yr. Aug. 30, 1804, 2 yrs. 1 1 mos. 2 da Nov. 20, 1821, 3 3'rs. 1 1 mos. 23 (^a Dec. 7- 1816, 42 yrs. 9 mos. 7 da. Sep. '9. 1H45. 72 yrs. 9 mos. 6 da Dec. 27, 1822, 70 yrs. 28 da. Aug. 8, 1817. 286 HISTORY OF OI.D TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Sarah L. Conover, d. Thomas B. & Sarah A. Sarah Dick. William H. Schanck, s. John, Catherine H. vSchanck, d. John, Adelia Schanck, d. Rnlef R. Sydney Conover, vSarah V. Schanck, d. John, Rnlef Conover, .s. Sydney, Elizabeth H. Schanck, \v. John, .A ijrave, unknown. Mary Schanck, d. Rnlef R. William S. Conover, s. Sydney, Ann C. Schanck, d. Rulef, R. Child of Rulef R. Schanck. Catherine M. Dey, w. Jame.s, Mary Dey, w. John E.sq. John Dey, E.sq. John Dey, s. John & Mary, Achsa Dey, w. James, Elizabeth Dey, vv. David R. John Johnston, Betsey S. Johnston, d John, Mary Johnston, w. John, Peter Johnston, Lydia Johnston, w. Peter, Joseph Ker, son of Peter Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Ebenezer Johnston, Lewis Perrine, ]\Iary Perrine, w. Lewis, Henry Perrine, s. Henrj-, Abigail Perrine, Smalle}-. Smalley. John Nisbet. Andrew I\L Duncan, s. John T. Mary Walton. John Vanderipe, A grave, unknown. Matthias Mount, David Reid, Aaron Reid, s. Aaron, May 29, 1850, May 3, 1849. May 3. 1763. 63 yrs. Nov. 12, 1S46, I yr. 7 mos. i da. Aug. 29, 1845. 2 yrs. 4 mos. 6 da. Jan. ,s. 1816, 2 mos. 4 da. Aug. s, 184 1, 37 yrs. 10 mos. 15 da April 30. 1S40, 5 mos. 16 da. Aug. 17. 1828, I yr. 10 mos. 21 da. Nov. 15. 1S31, In 26th yr. Oct. 1, 1S24, 6 mos. I da. Ma}' 3, 1850, 21 3-rs. 4 mos. 3 da. May 20, 1826, 3 mos. 21 da. April 18, 1.S48, 54 yrs. 4 mos. 5 da. April 17- 1.S36, 88 yrs. 6 mos. 17 da. April 26, 1829, 87 yrs. 4 mos. June 13. 1799. 18 yrs. II mos. 13 da. Feb. 1- 1816, 19 yrs. April 2S, 1828, 34 yrs. 2 mos. 26 da. July II, 1838, 53 yrs- 9 mos. 14 da, Marcl h 8, 1827, 2 yrs. I mo. 24 da, July I, 1.S42, 53 yrs- 3 mos. 16 da. Sep. 4. 1844. In 94th yr. June 16. 1S26, 69 yrs. 9 mos. 25 da, July 8, 1S19, },2 yrs. 6 mos. 20 da Feb. 1791. 21 yrs. 10 mos. Oct. 15- T839, 44 yrs. 2 mos. 19 da. July 23. 1804, In 46th yr. Mar. 25- 1804, In 45th yr. Feb. 20, 1774, 5 mos. Oct. 22, 1 803 , In 68th yr. June 27, 1851, 16 3-rs. 8 mos. 13 da. Feb. 17, 1813, 29 3'rs. 9 mos. 14 da. Nov. 22, 1822, 74 yrs. 24 da. June 3, 1826, In 39th yr. Sep. 23, 1795, I yr. 11 mos. 3 da. APPENDIX. 287 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Rebecca Reid, \v. Aaron, Elizabeth Reid, \v. .Aaron, Aaron Reid, Alice Wikoft'. \v. Jacob, Jacob Wikoff, Jacob WikofF, s. Jacob, Jacob Wikoff, s. Henr}' G. John W. Wikoff, s. Henry G. Hannah E. Reid, d. David, Hannah H. Van.schoick, w. David, David Vanschoick, Samuel Vanschoick. Joseph Vanschoick, s. David, Catherine Perrine, w. John, David Vanschoick, s. David, Josiah \'anschoick, Hannah Van.schoick, d. Jo.siah, David Vanschoick, s. Josiah, Jacob Pittenger, Charlotte Pittenger, w. Jacob, Lawrence Pittenger, s. John, John Pittenger, Euphemia Pittenger. James Hagarman. Daniel Hagarman. Child of Daniel Hagarman. Barrent Hagarman. Two children of John Anderson. James Anderson. Wife of James Anderson. Jane Covenhoven, \v. John P. John P. Covenhoven, Leah Teneyck, William Teneyck, Sarah Thompson, w. Joseph, Joseph Thompson, Child of Pearson Thompson. Eleanor Thompson, w. Pearson, Elizabeth Huggen, d. Wm. >S: ]\Iary, Sarah Huggen, w. Wm. Daughter of Wm. Huggen. June S, 1796, In ,^Sth yr. ^Lay 10, 1S26, In 71st vr. Oct. 6, 1839, S3 yrs. S mos. 10 da. March 9, 1837, 64 yrs. 2 mos. 26 da. Sep. 23, 1827, 63 yrs. 5 mos. 23 da. July 25, 1825, 18 yrs. 7 mos. 6 da. Aug. 27, 1838, 8 mos. 14 da Sep. 17, 1838, 3 yrs. 3 mos. 24 da. Aug. 19, 1849, 16 yrs. 9 mos. 9 da. Aug. 23, 1832, 59 yrs. 6 mos. 19 da. ^la}- 31, 183 1, 67 yrs. 11 da, Oct. 20, 1809, 14 yrs. 5 mos. 13 da. April 28, 1792, 83 yrs. 5 mos. 15 da Jan. I, 1S32, 8 mos. 25 da. Aug. 18, 1832, 32 yrs. 3 mos. May 17, 1842, 8 yrs. 14 da. April 29, 1832, 2 yrs. 13 da. Jan. 6, 1828, 71 3'rs. i mo. 10 da June 9, 1844, 84 yrs. 9 mos. 9 da. June 4, 1833, 21 yrs. 6 mos. 6 da. Dec. 4, 1842, 54 yrs. 6 mos. 16 da. Aug. 14, 1798, 49 yrs. 6 mos. 2r da. Dec. 24, 1811, 71 3'rs. 10 mos. 18 da. Dec. 19, 1832, 45 3-rs. June 6, 1837, 54 yrs. May 13, 1826, 81 yrs. 4 mos. 22 da. Aug. 5, 1808, 64 yrs. 7 mos. 25 da. JNIay 24, 1842, 46 yrs. lo mos. 21 da. Sep. 14, 1763, 5 yrs. 3 mos. 20 da. Dec. 3, 1753, 47 yrs. 288 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. ACxE. Five graves, all unknown. Nancy H. Woodhull, vv. Henry H. Nancy H. Woodhull, d. Henry H. Henry H. Woodhull, w. Wm. Esq. Wni. Henry Woodhull, s. Jeremiah, Martha Vanschoick, w. Benjamin, Also a Daughter. Jacob Cole, William Cole, Two graves, both unknown. Mary Vancleve, w. Wm. James Nisbet. Lydia Nisbet, w. James, John Loyd. Esq Sarah Mattison, tombstone broken by Battle of Monmouth, James Mattison, s. Aaron & Elizabeth, John Mattison, s. Aaron, Aaron Mattison, Elizabeth Mattison, w. Aaron, Hugh Mc Ferran, A grave, unknown. Thomp.son. His Wife. Esther Craig, w. Maj James, Maj. James Craig, Charles Covenhoven, s. Joseph, Mary Catherine Perrine. d. Wm. R. Nine graves, all unknown. Daughter of Benjamin Vancleve. Benjamin Van Cleve, Mary Van Cleve, w. Benjamin, John Combs. Mary Hendrickson, w. Conradt, Two graves, both unknown. E. English. D. English. Alee Smith, w. Legget, Gertrude Davis. Catherine Davis, w. Cap. Wm. Capt. William Davis. May 7, 1807, 25 yrs. Sep 23, 5 mos. Feb. 14, 1818, 34 yrvS. March 12, 18 13, In 12th 3'r. June 4, 1 79 1, 20 yrs. 2 mos. 20 da, ^lay 5, 1804, Feb, 4, 1809, 60 yrs. In Sist yr. July 12, 1842, 62 yrs. 10 mos. Aug. 29, 1839, Oct. 14, 1784, 26 yrs. 10 mos. 29 da. 61 yrs. 3 mos. 21 da. April 23, 1774, 48 yrs. 3 mos. 21 da. Oct. 15, 1745, Oct. 27, 1744, April 26, 1762, Feb. 3, 1773, jNIarch 7, 1769, April 10, 1838, Sep. 28, 1839, Jan. 6, 1838, June 16, 1845, July 27, 1836, Feb. 6, 1838, In loth yr. In 23rd yr. In 82nd yr. In 91st yr. About 80 )'rs. In 79th yr. In 86th yr. 22 yrs. 8 mos. 16 da. I yr. 12 da. 89 yrs. 4 mos. 30 da. 90 yrs. I mo. 11 da. Oct. 26, 1762, 26 3-rs. 3 da. Jan. 14, 1759, In 39th yr. APPENDIX. 289 NAMES. Abigail Vanhorn, vv. Joseph, John Covenhoven, Mary Covenhoven, \v. John, John Covenhoven, William Conover. A grave, unknown. INIatthias Huntsinger. Liming. Two children of Joseph Vanhorn John Trout, Phebe White, w. Hartshorne, Hartshorne White, Mary Megalyard, Elizabeth McCyaliard, Robert Mc Galiard, Mary Mc Chesney, w. John, John Mc Chesney, Mary Jane Conover, d. Joseph C. John Prest, Ruth Prest. Thomas West, Ann West, w. Thomas, Zilpha West, d Thomas, -Helena Conover, w. Danl. West. Tunis C. West, Thomas West, Elizabeth West, DATE OF DEATH. AGE. April II, 1813, 40 yrs. 7 da. Oct. 3, 1804, In 29th yr. Nov. 14, 1826, In 86th yr. Nov. 3> 1824, In 79th yr. Mar. Jan. April Jan. Aus:. 26, 1768, 2- 1775. 12. 1774. 15, 1827, 14- 1797. March 31, 1782, j\Iay 20, 1 79 1, March 10, 1775, July 25, 1S45, 12. 1773. 24. 1770. 12, 1833, 19, 1803, 15. 1797. 15, 1828, 27, 1821, I, 1824, 7, 1826, Aug. June July April July July Oct. Sep. Oct. The seven above-named people are buried about 50 feet from the middle door of the church on the West side of the walk going Southward. Charles Lucas. In 68tli 3r. 39 yrs. I mo. 18 da. 37 yrs. 2 mo. 14 da. about 70 yrs. 76 yrs. 5 raos. 7 da. 67 yrs. 56 yrs. 45 yrs. 3 da. 2 3'rs. I yr. Born Mar. 8, 1749. Born Sep. 29, 1754. Born July 15, 1779. Born Mar. 30, 1797. Born Apr. 25, 1818. Born Jan. 14, 1820. Born Mar. 24, 1822. 6 mos. 7 mos. William I. Thompson, .Mar. 25, 1843, Margaret Thompson, w. Wni. I. July 5, 1856, Michael Johnston, Sep. 9, 1785, Euphemia Johnston, w. Mich. Ma\- 8, 1770, Jane Johnston, d. Peter, July 4, 1846, Rebecca DeBow, w Vanhook, June 19, 1761, Frederick DeBovv, Dec. 19, 1737, Michael Sweetman, Aug. 28, 1766, Mary Sweetman, w. Michael, Aug. 14, 1771, Jane Brannan, w. Andrew, Sep. i, 1737, Jane Brannan, d. Andrew, Sep. 6, 1766, James Anderson, Esq. Sep. 13, 1766, Two graves, both unknown. 64 yrs 6 da. 81 yrs. 3 mos. 63 3'rs. 9 mos. 40 3-rs. 3 mos. 1 1 da. 4 da. 4 da. 3 da. 53 y'^- 7 nios. 26 yrs. 3 mos. 71 yrs. 3 mos. 67 yrs. 66 yrs. 24 yrs. 4 mos. 29 da. 9 ys. In 27th 3T. 290 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. John Rogers, Elizabeth Sutphin, relict of David. Samuel Rogers. Mary Rogers, w. Samuel. Four graves, all unknown. Mo.ses Sproule. Mary Sproule, w. Moses. Rev. Robert Roy, pastor, Sarah M. Fornian, vv. Wm. G. Joseph Formal! , Elizabeth Forman, w. Jos. Robert Cumming, Gilbert Tennent, Catherine Tennent, d. William, Theodorus Conover, Mary Covenhoven, w. Wm. P. Wm. P. Covenhoven, Altia Conover, w. Wm. P William P. Conover, Eight graves, all unknown. William Laird. James N. Laird, s. Wm. Two graves, unknown. Eleanor Forman, d. Tunis, Eleanor C. Forman, w. Tunis, Tunis Forman, William McKnight, A grave, unknown. Jane Craig, relict of John, John Craig, Charity Robinson, w. James, James Robinson, David English, Jr., Three graves, all unknown. vSon of Robert English, Robert English, A grave, unknown. Elizabeth Anderson, John .Anderson, Sarah Anderson, w. John Kinneth Anderson. Ruth Anderson, w. Kinneth. Nanc\' .Scudder, July 16, 1814, In 70th 3-r. Before 1853. Before 18; ^3- March 15, ■833, In 40th yr. Jan. 18, 1799. 26 yrs. J"iy J4. 1775. 71 yrs. Oct. 15, 1774, 64 yrs. April 15, 1769- In 68th yr. March 6, 1770. 27 yrs. II mos, Aug. 31, 1747. 4 yrs. Dec. 10, 1825, In 92nd yr. Jan. 30, 1777. In 70th yr. May 3, ^777, In 74th yr. Mar. 4, 1813- In 69th yr. Feb. 13, 1823, In 79th yr. 6 da. Mav 2, 1S14, 3 yrs. 6 mos. 4 da. Aug. 19, 1823, Feb. 12, 1835, June 13, 1837, Oct. 21, 1761, June 5, 1807, Jul}- II, 1821, April 23, 1762, Jan. 22, 1773, Sep. 13, 1762, Feb. 25, 1764, Apr. 25, 1768, June 14, 1S04, July 19, 1793, Aug. 10, 1787, 6 yrs. lo mos. 56 3TS. II mos. 75 yrs. 1 1 uios. About 45 yrs. j-^ \-rs. 4 mos. 88 yrs. 57 \TS. 2 mos. j^ yrs. 4 mos. In 36th yr. 8 da I da. 12 hours. 39 yrs. 6 mos. 17 da. In 67th Near. In 90th year. 82 vrs. Mar. 20, 1 801, 5 yrs. 6 mos. APPENDIX. 291 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Nathaniel Scudder, Joseph Scudder. Joseph Scudder, s. Joseph, Louisa Scudder, d. Joseph, Nathaniel Scudder, Isabella Scudder, vv. Nathaniel, Kenneth Anderson, Elizabeth Walker, d. George, George Walker, Priscilla Walker, w. George, Lydia Walker, Josiah Vanschoick. Wife of Josiah Wanschoick. Five children of Josiah Vanschoick. Joseph Reid, Sarah L. Appleton, w. Abijah, Abijah Appleton, Child of James Appleton. Ann (Wikoff) Woodhull, w. Dr. John T. Rev. John Woodhull, D. D., Sarah W'oodhull, w. Rev. John, William H. W^oodhull, s. Rev. J. William W. Woodhull, s. Dr. John T. John Woodhull, s. Dr. John T. Joseph IMorford, Sarah Woodhull, d. J. T. Thomas M. Forman, s. John B. Hope B. Forman, w. John B. Daniel Forman, s. David, Anna Forman, w. David, David Forman, Esqr. Jonathan Forman, Rsqr. Hope Forman, w. Jonathan, Mary Ann F'orman, d. Jonathan, Dr. David Forman, s. Jonathan, Elijah M. English, s. Geo. H. James R. English, Eunice Smock, vv. Barnes H. Henry Robinson, s. James, David English, s. David, Jane English, d. David, Feb. 19, 1797, 2 3'rs. 8 nios. Oct. 1, 1826, Sep. 28, 1826, Oct. 16, 1781, Dec. 24, 1782, March 18, 1806, June 3, 1767, Jan. 2, 1791, Jan. 26, 1813, Feb. 19, 1833, In 26th yr. In 30th 3'r. 48 yrs. 45 yrs. In 96th yr. 9 mos. In 67th yr. In 84th \'r. In 69th yr. Sep. 21, 1826, In 59th yr. Dec. I, 1820, 28 yrs. 22 da. Nov. 7. 1821, 26 yrs. 10 mos. 7 da. Feb. 3' 1852, July 5, 1793. Nov. 22, 1824, 80 ^TS. Oct. 12, 1827, 11 yrs. Sep. 6, 1798, In 2oth yr. June 16, 1813, 6 mos. 6 da. Sep. 13. 1822, 3 3'rs. 6 mos. Aug. 20, 1760, 27 yrs. Jan. 1 6, iSv, 9 mos. Dec. 5. i8;6. 2 3-rs. 8 mos. April 15- i«23, 36 yrs. Sep. 8, 1772, 3 yrs. 4 mos. 18 da. Sep. 9. 1798, In 63rd yr. 78 yrs. 6 mos. Jan. 29. 1803, In 45th yr. May II, 1806, In 47th yr. Feb. 4. 1810, In 26th 3'r. Dec. 26, 1826, 34 yrs. July iS, 1848, I 3'r. I r mos. I da. May 14. 1815. 52 yrs. 2 mos. 21 da. Sep. 23. 1830,, 85 3'rs. 1 1 mos. 16 da. April 3. 1768, 26 yrs. 9 mos. 27 da. Feb. '5- 1782, 23 yrs. 5 mos. May 26, 1791. 35 yrs. 7 mos. 29^ HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMEvS. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Charlotte Campbell, w. Dr. Geo. W. Daniel Craig, s. John, John Craig, Jr. Peter P'ornian, s. Peter, Margaret Fornian, d. Peter, Eleanor Fornian, w. Peter, Peter Forman, E.sqr. Eleanor Conover, w. Wm. B. William B. Conover, Wikoff Conover, Capt. Benjamin W. Conover, Garret Conover, s. Peter F. Daniel D. Conover, William W. Cornell, Child of Wm. W. Cornell. Widow- Tice. Jane Henderson, \v. Capt. John, Capt- John Henderson, William Henderson, Daniel Williams, Jane Williams, w. Daniel, Peter Gordon, Eliza A. Bruen, \v. Cyrus. Henry Bruen, s. Cyrus, Jane Bruen, d. Cyrus, Dr. Thomas Henderson, Rachel Henderson, w. Dr. Thos. Jane Henderson, d. Thomas, Anna Henderson, d. Thomas, Samuel Ker, s. Samuel, Elizabeth Ker, d. Samuel, Sarah Forman, w. Dr. Samuel, Dr. Samuel Forman, Ann Forman, w. Dr. vSamuel, Samuel Rogers P'orman, s. Dr. Samuel, A grave, unknown. Ann Randolph, w. Joseph F. Dr. David Forman, s. Dr. Samuel, vSarah Ann Randolph, d. Jos. F. Robert Francis Randolph, s. Jos. F. July 4, 1794, 24 yrs. 11 mos. 28 da. Nov. 2, 1805, 31 yrs. 6 mos. Aug. 7, 1838, 66 yrs. 9 mos. 13 da. Sep. 8, 1771, 13 yrs. July 8, 1767, 24 yrs. i mo. 2 da. Nov. 6, 1771, 31 yrs. i mo. 13 da. Sep. 8, 1785, 66 yrs. 8 mos. 10 da. Aug. 20, 1823, In 71st yr. Aug. 15, 1807, 35 yrs. 2 mos. 12 da. May 3, 1833, 49 yrs. 4 mos. 21 da. Nov. 27, 1840, In 6rst yr. Sep. 8, 1823, 17 yrs. 2 mos. 6 da. May 4, 1841, 41 yrs. 20 da. May II, 1S46 29 yrs. 16 da. Sep. 3, 1823, 83 yrs. Nov. 20, 1815, 74 yrs. Mar. 21, 1808, 43 yrs. Mar. 12, 1 83 1, 62 yrs. Mar. 26, 18J.8, In 70th yr. April 21, 1770, 66 yrs. 11 mos. 18 da. Feb. 24, 1833. June 20, 1830, Dec. 15, 1824, Aug. 22, 1840, Oct 23. 1804, Feb. 15, 1843, Nov. 8, 1763, Dec. 3[, 1753, Aug. 24, 1837, Dec. II, 1843, April 27, 1793, 9 mos. 14 mos. 81 yrs. 89 yrs. 20 yrs. 62 yrs. 23 yrs. In 21st yr. In 72nd 3'r. In 82d yr. In 26th yr. Jan. 1793, 15 mos. June 5. 1^36, In 28th yr. Feb. 23, 1826, In 30th yr. Oct. 2. 1^33 < 3 mos. 3 da, Sep. 17, 1833. APPENDIX. 293 NA]\IES. DATE OF DEATH. ACE. Sep. I, 1823, I 3r. r mo. 19 da. Aug. 23. 1823, 3 yrs. 6 mos. 18 da. Aug. 28, 828, 5 yrs. 9 mos. 22 da. INIay 5' 1850, I yr. 4 mos. 23 da. Sep. 29, 1837. 2 mos. Sep. 24. 1846, 29 yrs. 9 mos. 22 da. Dec. 24. 1S46, 31 yrs. 8 mos Dec. 28, 1839. 2 3'rs. Jan. 30, 1844. 9 mos. Feb. 18, 1849, I yr. 8 mos. Peter F. Conover, s. \Vikoft, David C. Conover, ,s. Wikoff. Eleanor Conover, d. W'ikoft", Moreau McClees, s. John M. Eliza y . Conover, d. Jacob, Ellen L. Conover, \v. Jacob, Jacob Conover, Richard Henry Forman, s. J. F. Maria Smock Forman, d. J. F. Uriah Forman. s. J. F. Two children of Enoch Coward. Enoch Coward, Sen. Thomas Coward. Henrietta T. Burtt, d. Jacob O. & Eliza Ann, Evelina Linn McLean, eldest d. Rev. D. V. & Evelina, Laura McLean, second d. Rev. D. V. & Evelina, Julia McLean, d. Rev. D. V. «S: Evelina, Euphemia Worrell, w. Rev. C. W. Jan. John Calvin Worrell, date John San ford, Rel)ecca Sanford, w. John, Mary Anna Sanford, d. Danl. I & Mary Ann, Henry Herbert, Charles H. Herbert, The following is the list of burials in Old Tennent yard between 1852 and 186S. There is no burial record of these 3'ears in possession of the church. This list was made b}' F. R. Symmes from the head-stones; and so all the graves without head-stones are not here recorded, l)ecause it is not known whose they are. Sep. 20, 1845. I yr. 9 mos. I da. Jan. 13, 1840, 8 yrs. II mos. 15 da. Dec. 31. 1839- 4 yrs. 3 mo.s. 18 da. Feb. 24. 1839. 2 yrs. 2 mos. 18 da. Jan. 1 1, 1850, 38 yrs. 8 mos. 13 da. eath not given. I yr. 6 mos. 12 da. Jan. 14, 1852, Feb. 4, 1774- May 8, 1 85 1, Apr. 2, , 1777- March 10, 1832, Aug. 2 8, 1850. Jan. lO, 1852, 5 yrs. 19 da. Dec. 27. 1 85 1, r yr. 4 mos. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Catharine Tj-.son, Nathaniel S. Rue, Mary H. Clayton, d. J. T. & Margaret, Sidney R. Conover, s. (iarret B. & Teresa, Jan. 14, 1852, 77 yrs. 4 mos. 23 da. b'eb. 17, 1852, 70 3TS. 3 mos. 4 da, April 8. 1852, I 3-r. 10 da. April 12, 1852, 4 3-ears. 294 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Edward Henry Covvart, s. Enoch h. & Anna M.. Rebecca Laird, \v. David E. Hannah T>ey, relict of John B. Mar}' Pellycey Reid, d. Aaron H. & Sarah Ann, John Em ens, Martha B. Gulick, William Cowenhoven, Ellen Forman, w. Sanil. K. & d. Jonathan T. & Matilda Forman, Eleanor McElwain, vv. John, Marietta Van Aman, d. Thomas & Eleanor, Mary (Qnakenbush) Wolle3^ w. Benj. & d. Allen & Margaret Qnakenbush, Elizabeth R. Sutphin, w. David, Lewis Buckelew, s. John & Eleanor Joseph Van Horn, Sarah Elizabeth Reid, eldest d. Wm. H. & Sarah T., Gertrude Cowenhoven, w. Jos. L. Mary Eliza Gulick, d. Thomas & Rachel, Catharine (Bowne) Hankinson, w. Kenneth, William Gaston, Ellonnor F. Conover, d. Wycoff & Ely, John B. Forman, James Abrahams, John Doniha, Catharine V. (Riggs) Duncan, w. John T., Catharine A. Wilson, d. Rob. K. & Flelena, Lois French, w. Henry, Joseph L. Cowenhoven, James L Bowne, Pierson Thompson, JNIary (Wilson) McChesney, w. Wm. M. May I, KS52, 3 yrs. 22 da. May H, 1852, 77 yrs. 8 mos. I\Iay 12, 1852, In 76th year. July I, i«52, 2 yrs. 8 mos. 26 da. July 25- 1 85 2, 22 yrs. 6 mos. 17 da. July 31, 1852, 51 yrs. Aug. i2. 1852, 78 yrs. I mo. 20 da. Aug. 13. 1852, 23 yrs. I mo. 16 da, Aug. 20, 18512, 91 yrs. 4 mos. 2[ da. Aug. 30, 185; Oct. 29. 1852, In 55tt I year. Nov. 7- 1852, 84 yrs. 6 mos. 21 da. Dec. 10, 1852, 47 yrs. 6 mos. 4 da, 1853. Born li S07. Jan. 15- 1853, II yrs. 3 mos. 18 da. Jan. 19. 1853, 75 yrs. 6 mos. Fel). 6, 1853- 17 yrs. 21 da. Feb. 8, 1853- 73 yrs. 7 mos. 23 da Feb. 16, 1853, 76 yrs. II mos. 28 da, Mar. 11, 1853, 26 yrs. II da. Mar. 23 < 1853. 66 yrs. 8 mos. 16 da Mar. 25- 1853. 68 yrs. 5 mos. 2 da. Mar. 27. 1853. 23 yrs. Mar. 29, 1853, Born Nov. 4, 1813. Mar. 28, 1853, 3 yrs. 6 mos. 27 da. March 29, : 1853, 78 yrs. 8 mos. April 3, 1853. 71 yrs. 2 mos. 17 da' April 22, 1853, 77 yrs. 7 mos. 2 da April 25, 1853. 52 yrs. April 29, 1853. In 25th year. APPENDIX. 295 NAMES. Augustus Rue .Secor, only s. Oliver & Cornelia, Catherine (Rue) Martin, w. Delaplane, Ann Elizabeth Secor, d. Oliver, & Cornelia, Alexander Conover, Elizabeth A. Newell, d. Hugh & Lydia, Thomas Tracy, Sidney D. Emmons, Eliza D. Newell, w. James H., Charles H. Woolley. s. Alfred & Eliza Jane, Gilbert T. Combs, s. Gilbert iS: Maria S., Joshua B. WikofF, Dennis Tracy, Emmeline McChesne}', w. Geo. S. W., Child of (i. S. & Em. McChesney. Mar\- Newell, d. Hugh & Elizabeth, Rulef P. Schanck, s. Rulef R. & Esther, Elizabeth Denise, \v. Garret, Matilda Quakenbush, d. Allen P. & Mary, Frederick A. Craig, s. David, Hannah Vergenia Reid, d. James & Mary, John L. VanDervecr, eldest s. Ruleph & Eleanor, Henry Denise, Oliver Secor, Elizabeth Sutphin, d. \Vm. B. cS: H a n n ah , Elizabeth Antonides, d. Wm. & Gertrude, Benjamin Laird, Eleanor Casler, w. Peter, Ann (Stevenson) Hartshorne, w. Richard S. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. May 13, 1853, 10 yrs. 2 mos. 7 da. June 9, 1853, In 38th year. June 9, 1833, II yrs. 9 mos. 4 da. June 12, 1853. 34 yrs. 7 mos. 19 da. July 5, 1853, 23 yrs. 5 mos. 13 da. July 16, 1853, 75 yrs. Aug. 24, 1853, Mar. 23, 1828. Sep. 23, 1853, Feb. 8, 1790. Jan. 18, 1854, 2 mos 7 da. Jan. 24, 1854, 10 mos. Feb 26, 1854, 42 yrs. 7 mos. 8 da. Feb. 10, 1854, March 10, 1785. March 3, 1854, 34 yrs. 22 da. March 29, 1834, jt, yrs. April 8, 1854, April 10, 1854, May I, 1854. May 4. 1854, May 7, 1854, May 19. 1854, Ma\- 21, 1854, June 26, 1854, 18 yrs. TO mos. 16 da. 85 yrs. 22 yrs. 3 mos. 2 da. 4 yrs. 1 1 mos. i da. 66 3rs. 6 mos. 13 da. 24 yrs. 1 1 mos. 26 da. 41 3'rs. 10 mos. 6 da. June 30, 1834, 2 j-rs. 7 mos. 4 da. Aug. 2, 1834, Aug. 12, 1834, Aug. 15. 1834, 24 yrs. 6 da. 71 yrs. I mo. 8 da. 88 yrs. 5 mos. Aug. 30. 1834, In 74tli year. 296 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMKS. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. James W. Hayward, s. Thomas P. & Catherine, Mary A. Sickles, d. John R. & Amelia A., James I. Reid, John Clayton, s. Taylor & Eleanor, James I. Smith, Rebecca (EI3') Rue, w. Matthew, Alfred Woolley, George Woodhull Combs, s. Joseph cSi Matilda W. Sarah Ann Walling, d. John L. & Eleanor C, William F. Mount, s. (xto. W. (S: Hannah, Sarah vSeabrook, w. Stephen, Hendrick Wesley Quakenbush, s. Jacob W. & Margaret. Alexander J. Shotwell, youngest s. Edmund & Ann, Joseph R. W. Walling, s. John L. & Eleanor C, Amelia H. Bowne, relict of Peter & d. John & Ann Craig, Wilbur Laird, s. Moses I., William R. Perrine, Henrv L. Shotwell, 2ds. Edmund & Ann, Rebecca Ann Quakenbush, d. Allen P. c\: Mary, Nancy Reid, w. Joseph E Charles G. Matchet, Ann Con over, w. John M., Eleanor Craig, Nancy vSmith, w. John T., John W. Abrahams, Ellie Hartshorne, d. Esek >Sc Ellen, M. C. child of Richard iS: Susan Conover, Jonathan C. \'an Schoick, s. John C. & Eliza A., Sep. 4, 1S54, 20 days. Sep, 5. i S57. Jan. 20, «57. Jan. 2 >, X.S7- Feb. 2, '\S7. I\Iar. 4. f«57. Mar. 12, ] ^S7^ April 22, 1 ■S57, April 4. I «57. May 5. 1 «57- June 21, '^57, July 9. ^S7^ July 16, ^57 < Aug. 24, ] ^S7, Aug. 25. ^^57, Aug. 27. S.S7. Aug. 31. ^57, Sep. 14, S57. Sep. 20, 1857. Oct. 2i< [857. Oct. 28, 1857. Nov. I, ^57, Nov. ^. Hubbard F. Newell, s. John cS: Martha A., Aug. i , Hannah Headden w. John, Aug. 24, FZlla Maria Perrine, d. Simon V. & Anna, Sep. 3, 1S58, 3 mos. 15 da. 8,^8, I yr. 2 mos. 858, I yr. 6 mos. 858, 9 yrs. 5 mos. ''^5''^, 7 yrs. 8 mos, 858, I }'r. 9 mos. 858, March 8, 1851. 858, Infant. 858, Infant. 85S. Nov. 19, 1853. S58, 6 mos. 2 da. 85S, July 4, 1845. 858, 51 yrs. 5 mos. 858, 18 yrs. 3 mos. ■^.S'*^' 5 yi'S- 1 1 nios. 858, June 4, 1852. "^5^. 3 3'rs. 4 mos. 858. 21 yrs. 7 mos. 858, 67 5'rs. 6 mos. 27 da. 20 da. 21 da. 7 da. 4 da. 7 da. 28 da. 8 da. 858, 25 3TS. 9 mos. 13 da. 858, Jan. 16, 1833. 858, Nov. 19, 1857. 858, 26 yrs. 5 mos. 858, 2 yrs. 4 mos. 28 da. 12 da. 300 HISTORY OF OL^D TENNENT. tI^ NAMES. Lydia Conover, \v. John I. Sarah Elizabeth Conover, d. Peter C. <^ Rebecca, Rebecca Ann Cuzins, \v. Win. \\'., William L. DeHow, M. D. Eliza H. (Ellis) \'anderveer, \v. David R. William H. Williams, William Preston, William Lee Mcllvaine, s. Denice & Margaret A., Gertrnde (Antonides) San ford, relict of Gordon, Marj" (Johnston) Scndder, w. Joseph, Jane Ann Clinton, d. Ivllison ¥,. & Mary Jane, Caroline E. Shaw, vv. Amos, William Elliott, Margaret Ker, w. Joseph M., Jacob Baker, Peter P>rickson, Elizabeth (vSmilh) (juakenbush, w. Wm. Son of Richard & vSnsan R. Conover, Lieut. Col. Daniel E. Laird, s. David & Eliza, Samuel Laird, Albert Laird, s. John S. l\: Charlotte, Disbrovv .M. W. Dey, P^ebecca M. Conover, w. Peter S. John H. Reid, Mamie Sanford, d. Chas H. iS: Sarah F., Arthur Ouackenbush, s. Jacob \V. cS: Margaret, Jane Conover, w. Wm. I. Mary Griggs, vv. Benjamin, Mary Catherine Trotter, d. Alex. & Anna, I'Uias Ouackenlnisli, DATE OF DEATH. A(;E. Sep. 15, 1S58, 72 \-rs. 6 mos. Sep. 16, 1S5.S, 14 yrs. 11 mos. 18 da. Oct. 19, 1S5S, 32 yrs. S mos. 15 da. Oct. 30, 1S5S, 43 yrs. II mos. Oct. 30, 1S5S, 63 3-rs. 6 mos. 21 da. Nov. 5, ICS58, Nov. 3, 1818. Nov. 13, 185S, 43 yrs. 3 mos. 24 da. Nov. 25, 1858, 2 mos. 25 da. Dec. 15, 185S. 37 3-rs. 7 mos. 18 da. Dec. 21, 1838, In 90th year. Dec. 20, 1858, I vr. 2 mos. 2;'-, da. Dec. 26, 1858, In 58th year. Jan. 20, 1839, 45 yrs. Feb. 19, 1859, 77 \-rs. 6 mos. 23 da. Feb. 24, 1859, 76 3'rs. 3 mos. i da. April 12, 1839, 80 3TS I mo. 7 da. INIay 24, 1839, 77 yrs. 6 mos. June 20, 1839, Infant. July 3, 1839. 23 yrs. 2 mos. 23 da. July 3, 1839, 72 yrs. 4 mos. 27 da. Aug. 12, 1839, In youth. Aug. 13, 1839, T,T, 3'rs. 10 mos. -Sep. 14, 1839, 51 yrs. 6 mos. 16 da. Sep 23, 1839, 44 yrs. died in New Orleans Sep. 14, 1839, an infant. Oct. 9, 1839, Oct. 12, 1834, 78 yrs. 6 mos. 8 da. Oct. 18, 1839, 84 yrs. 10 mos. Dec. 16, 1839, 6 yrs. 4 mos. 14 da. Jan. 9, i860. 39 yrs. 9 mos. APPENDIX. 301 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Joannah Matilda Hough, d. Jatnts H. & Mary M., John G. Smith, George Edgar Raid, s. George S. & Elizabeth, Charles A. INIount, s. Wni. R. »_\: Maria, John R. Duncan, s. John T. ' 1S60, 2 j-rs. 3 mos. 29 da. Jan. 14- i860, 83 yrs. 3 mos. 24 da. Feb. 3' [860, \ yrs. 7 mos. 19 da. Feb. 20, i860. Aug. 9, 1852. March 5, i860, Mar. 30, i860, Apr. 4, i860. 20 yrs. 6 mos. Apr. 14, 1790. March 10, 1808. !5 da. Apr. 13, i860, April 11, 1849. Apr. 2.5. i860. Dec. 16, 1858. May 27- i860, June 17, 1806. June 5. i860. 88 yrs. 6 mos. 19 da. June 8, i860. 67 \-rs. 4 mos. June 9- i860, 71 yrs. 3 mos. June 26, i860. June 20 ,^784. Sep. 6, i860. INIarch ] 13. 17S8. Sep. 25. i860. 49 yrs. 5 mos. 14 da. Oct. 21, i860, 77 yrs. 2 mos. 9 da. Oct. 30. i860. May 6, 1795- Nov. 14. i860. 43 yrs. 2 mos. 7 da, Jan. 15, 1 86 1, 9 mos. 10 da. Feb. 4. I ,S6 1 , Jan. 18, 18 1 8. I [865, 66 yrs. 22 da. Oct. 16, 1865, I yr. 8 mos. Oct. 28, 1865, 5 yrs. 5 mos. 17 da. Oct. 29> 1865, 3 yrs. 6 mos. 26 da. Oct. 29' 1865, 6 yrs. 3 mos. Oct. 29, 1865, 69 yrs. Nov. .V 1865, 34 yrs. 6 mos. 8 da. Nov. 4- 1865, 33 yrs. 8 mos. 16 da. Nov. 7? i86,v I yr. 6 mos. 9 da. Dec. 14, 186.S, 37 yrs. 8 mos. 16 da. Dec. 17. 1865, 50 yrs. 1866, born il 319. Feb. 1 1, 1866, 39 yrs. 2 mos. 23 da. Feb. 13. 1866, 23 yrs. 5 mos. ig da. P'eb. 17, 1866. 41 yrs. yinr. 3- 1866, 67 yrs. 10 mos. 14 da. Mai. 14. 1866, 61 yrs. 6 mos. 5 fla. Mar. 22 1866. 5 mos. ALay '5, 1866, 56 yrs. 3 mos. 29 da, May 27. 1866. 72 yrs. 3 mos. 12 da, June 22, [866, 70 yrs. 2 mos. 8 da, July ,S- 1866. I yr. 3 mos. 3 fla, July '7. 1860, 91 yrs. 4 mos. 21 da. Sep. 4. 1866, 25 yrs. 5 mos. 9 da. 3o6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Lizzie (Fisher) Ketchani, \v. Warren P.. Pulina De}', \v. Jacob S., Jacob B. Rue, William T. Hovd, Louisa S. Stout, d. Scudder & Rebecca, Hannah Herbert, w. William, Duncan MacFarlane, John Schanck, Benjamin Dey, Esqr., William Aujjustus Fisher, s. David & Elizabeth, Frank L. Paxton, s. Edward & Ann, Charles vS. DuBois, His body removed Apr. 20, i Isaac Ammerman, James A. P^eid, Jane Ann Schanck, w. John, Catherine Elizabeth Quakenbush, d. Allen P. & Mary, Mathew R. Gordon, William B. VanCleve, David Augustus Fisher, s. David R. & Phebe Ann, Lauraetta H. Prest, d. John V. & Margaret C, Margaret Boyce, d. John H. & Caroline, Charles H. Haley, Marion Lincoln Day, s. PIdward & Sarah M., Charles H. Ludlow Reid, s. Simon A. & Rebecca M. Amos Shaw, John M. Rue, Mary Elizabeth Reid, d. Wm. V. & Letitia S., Claude E. Snell, Maria Mount, w. Wm. R., Willie B. Mount, s. Wm. R. & Maria, Sep. 4 Sep. 13 Oct. 8 Oct. 21 Nov. 12 Nov. 14, Dec. 6 Dec. 26 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Feb. 18, Feb. 23 897, to Dal( Feb. 26 Mar. 8 April 27. May 7 May '3. May 14. June 4. July 22 Aug. 6 Aug. 8 Sep. 3 Sep. 16, Sep. 21, Sep. 25. Sep. 29 Oct. 6, Nov. 16, 1866, Jan. 2, 1847. 1866, 62 5-rs. 2 mos. 6 da. 1866, 30 yrs. 8 mos. 20 da. 1866, 49 3-rs. 3 mos. 7 da. 1866, March 3, 1845. 1866, 83 3'rs. 7 mos. i da. 1866, 83 yrs. 4 mos. 27 da. 1866, 67 yrs. 8 mos. 26 da. 1867, 71 3'rs. 8 da. 1867, Nov. 30, 1834. 1867, II yrs. 5 mos. 1867, 56 yrs. I mo. Cemeter3', Sing Sing, N. Y. 1867, Jan. 19, 1808. 1867, Apr. 6, 1789. ^'^67, 55 3'rs. 7 mos. 29 da. 1867, 1867, 70 3'rs. 3 mos. 1867, 90 3'rs. 26 da. 1867, June 16, 1845. 1867, 10 mos. 25 da. 1867, April 2, 1867. 1867, 35 yrs. 9 mos. 1867 4 mos. 7 da. 1867, Feb. 23, 1844. 1867, 72 yrs 1 1 da. 1867, July 14, 1822. 1867. Jan. 5, 1854. 1867, June 2, 1865. 1867, Ma3' 27, 1821. Dec. 27, 1867, Feb. 24, 1859. APPENDIX. 307 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Rebecca Church, w. David, Gilbert D. Laird, s. David & Eliza, William H. Rogers, William W. Cozins, .s. William W. & Rebecca A., Denise B. Sutphin, s. Wm. B. & Hannah, Sarah Jane Magee, w James J. R. Hannah A. (Van Derveer) Combs, vv. Aaron R., Ann Conover, Abigail Voorhees, w. Peter I. David Bowne, eldest s. John D. William Edward Woolley, s. Alfred & Eliza Jane, Infant son & daughter of John H. & Jane Miller. Mother of Benjamin Huntington, Before 1868, Willie Poole, infant s. Wm. J. & Sarah Removed from Ke3'port 3'ard to Old Tennent. Willie. [Buried under the big oak] Samuel Errickson. The following list is made up from the records of burials kept b\' the sextons of Old Tennent church-yard. It must be noted that the first date given in each record is that of burial not of death. Notes and corrections have been added by F. R. Symmes when such notes could be obtained. The record kept by R. Perrine Craig as sexton is as follows : — Jan. 7. 1868, 62 yrs. 8 mos. 22 da. Jan. 14, 1868, 21 yrs. 9 mos. 10 da. Feb. 4. 1868, 49 yrs. Feb. '5. 1868, Dec. 20 , 185 1. Feb. 22, 1868, 3 yrs. 4 mos. 19 da. Feb. 23. 1868, 56 yrs. 8 mos. 17 da. Feb. 26, 1868, Oct. 21, , 1803. March 2, 1868. 12, yrs. 10 mos. March 2 1868, li yrs. 5 mos. 6 da. March 12, 1868, 55 yrs. March 16, 1868, 22, yrs. II mos. 4 da. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. John Rogers, April 9. 1868, In 52nd year. Willie Armstrong, April 16, 1868, Born 1863. Rev. Samuel R. Davis, April 24. 1868, 59 yrs. Child of A. & R. Perrine, May 4. 1868, John Roberts, May 5> 1868, 70 yrs. 28 da. John Dennise Myers, s. Clayton & Elizabeth, May , 1868, 8 mos. Child of Thomas VanPelt, May r8, 1868. Mrs. Margaret (Hope) Lyons. May 18, r868, Jacob Macklewain, June r868. 60 yrs. John I. Reid, June 10, 1868, -j"^ yrs. 5 mos J. F. Halsey English, M. D., June 22, 1868, July 9, 1826. Child of Amos Elmer, June 23, 1868. Robert Perrine, July 16, [868, 78 5'rs. 4 mos 8 da. 10 da. 3o8 HISTORY OF OLD TEXXEXT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL AGE. Child of A. & K Davison. John W. H. Conover. s. John W. H. cS: Hannah M., Mrs. Odell, w. Joseph H., Samuel H. Stillwell, Child of F. Potter. Lydia E. M. Rue. d. Nathaniel S. & Elizabeth. John Davison. Lydia M. Reid, Mrs. J. Robbins, Margaret (Low) Barkalow. w. Richard. Elizabeth R. (Combs) Thompson. W.Joseph C. the M. D., Samuel McChesney, Child of Stephen McChe.sney. William Church. Nancy Sutphin. w. \Vm. T., Wife of Steve McChesney. Lydia Rhodes McChesney, w. Robert, Ann FitsPatrick, Child of Peter Hagerman, Child of George E. Gordon. Tunis Yetman. David R. Yanderveer. Child of John Stillwell, Mary Bowne, w. James I.. Margaret Conover, w. Benj. W.. Miss Elizabeth Lewis. Miss Sarah WNCoff, Lenard J. Davison, s. Charles. Child of Job Laird. James De\-, Child of James Martin, Child of Robert Mc Elwaine, Nellie Dey, d. Cornelius E. & Rebecca L.. KateE. Woolley. d. Wm. «N: Emily, Fannie C. Boyd. wid. John, Henr\- Bedle, s. Francis & Josephine, Aug. 5, 1S6S, Aug. 17, 186S, 4 mos. 19 da. Aug. 19, 1868. Aug. 19, t868. 67 yrs. 11 raos. 9 da, Aug. 24, 1868. Aug. 31, 1868. 48 \-rs. 1 mo. 13 da. Sep. I, 1868, 52 yrs. 5 mos. Sep. 2, 1868, Sep. 28. 1827. Sep. 7, 186S Sep. 18. 1868, 78 yrs. 11 mos. 20 da. Sep. 29. 1868, June 20. 1813. Oct. I, 1868. Oct. 16. 1 868. Oct. 20, 1868. 73 yrs. 4 nios. 5 da. Dec. 10, 1868, 69 3-rs. I mo. 4 da. Dec. 29. iS68- Dec. 30. 1868, Nov. 19. 1792. Jan. 4, 1869. Jan. 6, 1S69. Jan. 12. 1S69. Jan. 15. 1869. Co. D. 14 N. J. Inf. Jan. 19. 1869, 76 yrs. II mos. 9 da Jan. 29. 1869. Feb. 5' 1869, 88 yrs. 10 mos. 7 da, Feb. 5- 1869, 8.S \'rs. 3 mos. 26 da, March 1 21, 1869, 89 yrs, 1 1 mos. 15 da. March ^r-,1. 1869. April 3- 1869, Jan. 2T,, 1868. April 8, 1869. April 9. 1869. 84 yrs. 4 mos. 9 da April 27. 1869. May 5- 1869. Ma}- II. 1869, May 10, 1869. .Ma\- 17, 1869. I yr. 8 mos. 5 da. Maj' 20, 1869, 75 yrs. 3 mos. 8 da. July 1S69, 5 days. APPENDIX. 309 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Child of B. Reid, Mis.s Trac\', Child of Roy Sodon, William A. Emmons, s. David, Arthur D. Perrine, .s. David C, & Hannah M., Child of Roy Sodon, Daughter of Nelson Barcalow, Frank Church, s. William, Erastus Reid, John Tennent Woodhull, M. D., Rev. Daniel Veech Mc Lean, D.D., Child of J. B. Rogens, Child of George Thomp.son, Child of Richard Davis, John Eddie Field, s. John & Sarah A., Ada A. Ha^ward, d Francis W. & Mary E., Mrs. David Craig, Catharine Henr}- Perrine, d. Maj. John & Catharine, Daniel Prest, William W. Hayward, s. Francis W. & Mary E., John F. \'an Schoick, s. David, Child of James Browne, p;iizabeth Hendrickson, \v. Barzillai, Eleanor ClaNton, \v. Taylor. John A. Rue, Mr. Bailis, Lydia (Cxriggs), vv. Thomas Campbell & Wm. Church, Adelia Ann Naylor, \v. James H., William Herbert Butcher, s. Saml. F. cS: Sarah IC. Katy B. Herbert, d. Benjamin 1872, Jan. 22, 1872. June 10. 1872. 13, 1S72, 35 yrs. 7 mos. 312 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF HURIAL. AGE. John I. Emmons, Benjamin Scot, Child of James SmiUi, Robert A. I)e\-, s Robert \V., David R. Fisher, Child of H. H. Himbacker. Wife of Henr}' vSheppard, Child of James Riddle, Hannah Krrickson, wid. Daniel, George Kej-es, Margaret Matilda Conover, \v. Daniel B., Katie Roberts, d. John T. iS: Amelia, Child of J. H. Vanhise, Mary D. Hankinson, d. James & Sarah, Joseph C. Schanck, Child of Peter Vanschoick, Child of Edward Day, Daniel Herbert, Mary (Bertine) Reid, w. Erastus, William Mackelwaine, Isaac Ker, Mary Emma Keeler Laird, d. Alexander & Hannah. Marv (Johnson) Barricklo, w. John F., Joseph R. Martin, Edward Reid, John l^ongstreet, Elizabeth Taylor, Capt. Corn el ins Hope. William lUliott, John \'. Reid, s. John t\: Margaret M., Child of Moses Laird, Child of Mo.ses Laird, William H. Tracy, Child of (".. Murray. John Welch, Mary Conover I'errine, d. David C. & Hannah M., June -5' 1872. July 5' 1872. J"lv lO, 1872. July 27, 1872, 6 mos. July 29, 1872, Dec. II, 1824. J"iy 29. 1872. Aug. 4. 1872. Removed to James- burg, N. J. Aug. 9. 1872. vSep. 10, 1872, 81 yrs. 9 mos. 15 da. Sep. 19. 1872, 69 yrs. vSep. 24. 1872, 34 yrs. 7 mos. 4 da, Sep. 30. 1872, April 20, 1871. Oct. 5' 1872. Oct. 9. 1872, March 4, 1802. Oct. 1 1, 1872. Oct. 12, 1872. Oct. 22, 1872. Oct. 31. 1872. Nov. 5. 1872, 55 yrs. Nov. 6, 872. 66 yrs. 3 mos. Nov. 1872, July 16, 1S02. Dec. I, 1872, 2 vrs. T mo. 20 da. Dec. 10, 1872, May, 15. 1795. Dec. 17. 1872, 34 yrs. Dec. 18, 1872 Dec 28, 1872. Dec. 29, 1872. Jan. 2, i«73. Jan. ?>• i«73. 36 3-rs. II mos. 22 da Jan. 1H73. 24 3-rs. 7 mos. Jan. 27^ ^^7.^^ Jan. 27. i^73- Jan. 28, iS73. Feb. 8, 1873, April 17, 1863. APPENDIX. >i3 NAME.S. DATE OF Bl'RIAL. AGE. Ann R. (Davison) Church, \v. William, Mrs. l^lenhani, William Combs, .Sr., Child of William Kmmons, Rebecca M. (Clayton) Reid, w. Simon A., Edward Paxton, Child of John Mount, James Abrahams, William Wool ley, vSr., Rachel Yetman, Child of T. (S: Sarah Conover, Cornelius At)rahams, Child of Francis Potter, Maria vS. Combs, w. Gilbert, Jonathan T. Forman, James Stone}', David Edgar Rue, Jr., s. David E. Wife of Cornelius Abrahams, Child of Clinton Dow, Child of Charles Van Mater, Elys Tom, a pauper. Infant son of Elisha (S: Mary E. Still well, Michal P>rickson, John Reid, Child of George Thompson, Child of James Christ\-, Wife of George Thompson, Daughter of N. Barkalow, James PZdward Mc Elwaine, s. P'orman ^73- March «73. P^eb. 8, 181 I. April 15. H73. 63 yas. 1 mo. 9 da May ,>' ^73- May 6, «73. May s. «73. Dec. 2, 1808. May 17. ^73- May 20, ^73- .May 30, 1 S73- Co. G. ist N. J. Chv June 2, ^73. June 4. ^73^ March 20, 1820. July 9. I ^^73, March 27, 1804. July ^73^ June 14, 1805. Sep. 3' ^ 873. May 24, 1873. Sep. 10, ^7-,. Sep. 10, ^7?.- Sep. 12, 873- vSep. iS, 873- Nov. 19. 873- Dec. 21, ^73. Jan. / • 874. Jan. 22, ■ S74. Jan. 23. 'H74. Jan. 2S, 1874. Feb. 12, .S74, I'eb. ^3. S74. 2 yrs. 2 nios. 27 di Mar. 5- 874. Mar. s. 1874, Mar. 20, .S74. Si-p. 12. 1790. April 5> 1874. April 874. June 1, 1843. May 'S, 1874. Mas- 1 1, 1874. May <3. 1.S74. June 10, 1791 . 314 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BUKIAI.. AGE. Josepli H. \'an Mater, Forman Brown, Child of James VVeeden, Samuel R. Loudon, Jr., s. vSamuel R. & Charlotte, William Erastus Reid, s Erastus cSc Mary B., Margaret C. (Roberts) Brest, w. John v., Charles Edward Loudon, s. Samuel R. & Charlotte, James Rue, Sarah Ann Reid, w. Aaron H., Child of William Applegate, Child of M. Laird, Child of Jas. H. Riddle, John W. H. Conover, David L. Dey, s. Cornelius E., Luther Rue, Rebecca (Clayton) I\lc Elwaine, w. Elias., MadoraJ. Gordon, d. John & Margaret J., Angelina M. Cross, of New York, James Applegate, ex Sheriff of Middlesex Co., Rosey M. E. Gordon, d. John & Margaret J., William B. vSutphin, ex-vSheriff of Monmouth Co., Marcy Chambers, Wife of George Clinton, Lois (Errickson) Conover, w. D. Craig, Mrs. James Breece, Helen Ely, Harry English, Jennie E. Sutphin, d. Wm. B. & Hannah E., Child of Claig, Kate B. Clayton, d. George Q- ^ Mary G., Second Wife of Charles Kipp, May 15. 1874. June 3> 1S74, July 9, 1818. June 1 1, 1.S74. June 15. 1S74. 5 yrs. 7 mos. 27 da. June 17. I874, 28 yrs. 5 mos. 10 da, June 21, 1S74, In 31st year. June 26, 1S74. 15 yrs. 10 mos. 23 da. June 30. 1H74. Sep. 27, 1806. July 2, 1S74, 53 yrs. 5 mos. I da J"iy 7' 1S74. J"iy 21, 1S74. J"lv 27. 1S74, Aug. 2, ■S74. Jan. 25, 1833. Aug. 2, >X74, Jan. 31, 1874. Aug. 20, 1874 Aug. 30, 1874. May 9, 1829. Sep. 29. 1.S74. June 20, 1873. Oct. 3' 1.S74, June 13, 1843. Oct. 19. 1874, March 25, 18 10. Oct. 21, ■^^74. Eeb. 28, 1871. Oct. 2^, 'S74, Nov. 13, 1821. Oct. 26, 1874. Oct. 28, 1874. Nov. 9. 1874. 64 yrs. 7 mos. 25 da Dec. 14. 1874. Dec. 19. 1874. Jan. 7> ■875- Jan. [4, I'^TS, Aug. 24, 1855. Jan. 16, 1875- Jan. 28, 1875, Nov. II, 1874. Jan. 30, ■875. APPENDIX. 315 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. John Hagaiiian, Child of Chris. Van Notrick, Adney T^ockwood, Mary Pittenger, vvid. John, Sarah Jane Denise, w. Wm. G., Laura Brown, d. Whitehead & Eleanor A., James Weeden, Poll}- Ervin Lavenia (Vanschoick) Rogers, \v. Thomas, Rebecca T. Conover, w. Peter C, William H. Rogers, Jacob Dock, s. Jacob tt Margaret, Mrs. Rebecca J. Hill, d. D. I. Sanford, Eliza Laird, w. David, Child of Vought Burk, Mr. Farber, Child of James Riddle, Child of Moses Laird, William H. Emmons, s. Conover, Daughter of Anthony Chafey, Miss Elizabeth Preston, d. Joseph, Lily Gunson, d. Alexander, Charles H McElwaine, Lucy Gunson, Child of Allen Quackenbush, Child of Wm. Quackenbush, Eliza Qauackenbush, w. George, Joseph H. Crotchfield, Joseph Combs, judge, Alice Gunson. d. Alexander, Sarah A. Weeden, \v. Wm. H., Augustus Stillwell, Child of Claig, Child of Mills, Child of Abe Emmons, Frank D. Clayton, s. Joel T. & Harriet \'.. Cryonce vS. Magee, Sarah Jane vSnyder, d. John .S. & Caroline. Feb. I ■ , I.S75. Feb. 12, «75- Feb. 14- i>^75. April 17, 1813. Feb. 22, ■«75- 84 yrs. 5 mos. 12 da Mar. 10, -^75- 70 yrs. 7 mos. 27 da Mar. [ I, 1875, June 20, 1852. Mar. 14. i'S7.S- Mar. 31. ^7S- May 12, i«75. July 12, 1848. May 3f. f-^75. 66 yrs. June 21 , '>S7.S, Born 1805. July 9. «75. April 13, 1875. Aug. 2, '^75. Dec. 1 1, 1835. Aug. 12, 1X75. July 28, 1804. Aug. '5- i«75- Aug. 19. ■S75. Aug. 25. .S75. Sep. 7< i^75- Sep. 14, S7.S. Aug. 25, [872. Sep. 21, «75- Sep. 27, ^75- Oct. 3' «7-S, 12 yrs. Oct. 9. 187.S, Jan. 24, 1835. Oct. 20, «75. 6 yrs. Nov. 22, 1^75- Nov. 28. 875- Nov. 28, I 87.S, about 65 3'rs. Dec. 19. 875- Aug. 29, i860. Jan. 8, 876, March 21, 1811. Jan. 2i< 1876, I yr. Jan. 24. 876, June 22, 1819. Feb. J.S, 876, Nov. 22, 1861. Feb. '5- 876. Feb. 15. 876. Mar. 7> 876. Mar. 12, 1876, 2 mos. 4 da. Mar. 2^• 876, Jan. 23, 1823. Mar. 2;^, 1876, 7 yrs. 3 mos. 26 da. 3i6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. na:\ies. DeWilt IIoucjli, s. James II. ^: Mary INI., (ieorge L. Rt-ul, s. James J. tS: Levine, Phebe Ann Fislier, \\ . David R., Child of Leander Jewell. Cyrus Bruen, James S. Nevius, Adelia Snyder, d. John S. & Caroline, ^Irs. Hrindley, Addison \V. Woodhull, M. D., Daughter of Isaac S. Long, M. D., Lizzie Perrine, Caroline L. P"()rman, d. darret & Abbie, Peter I'errine. Mrs. \Vm. Hankinson, Josepli Clayton, Joseph Stephenson, John Chambers, William Herbert, Maggie J. Hawxhurst, d. Charles, Josiah Smith, Jr.. Lillian W. Combs, d. John \V. & Abbie E , William Scott, Katie T. Forshay, d. Wm. >^c Catharine E., Miss Kate Corliss, Elizabeth Combs, \v. William, Child of Charles Mcp;i\vain, Samuel Burk, s. Enoch \'. & Mary E., Matthew Roberts, William M . Johnston, Hutchinson M . ( )rr, Charlex J ICrricksoti, s. C.eo. P. & (iertrude A., Jonathan McP^lvvaine, James P. Congdon, William Hendrick Brown, s. Whiteluiid c\: Ivleanor A., DATE OF BURIAL. A[)ril AGE. S76, June r, 1S64. April 6, 1876, July 14, 1853. April 21, 1876. March 21, 1824. A])ril 26, 1876. April 27. 1876 INIarch 2, 1787. April 27, 1876. May 4. 1876 5 yrs. 27 da. May 16, 1876 May 18, 1876. Aug. 13, 1831. :VIay 25. 1876 babe. May 26, 1876. May 26, 1876 Aug. 13, 1874. May 31. 1876, 69 yrs. 2 mos. 5 tia June 10, 1876. June 10, 1876. June 14. 1876 53 yrs. 1 1 mos. 19 da. June 14, 1876 June 1.=^. 1876. June 17- 1876 Oct. 4. 1874- June 1S77. Feb. S, '•^77. I-eb. 15. >'^77. Feb. 17. 1877, Fel). 2,v ■•^77. Feb. , i«77. Feb. 2.S, 1877. March 2 1H77. March I.v •''^77- March "9. ••^77, March 20, >«77. March ^1^ 1S77. March 29. ■■^77. April ■2, ''S77. April -1 ' 1877. 5.S yrs. Dec. 22. 1859. P"eb. 25, 1829. 4 yrs. 3 111 OS. 17 da. 2 yrs. 5 mos. 8 da. Nov. 8, 1799. May 26, 1842. I yr. 2 mos. 9 da. 87 yrs. 87 yrs. 10 da. May I 1 , 1875. 77 yrs. 10 mos. ig da. Dec. 31 , 1801. March 3, 1807. Nov. 5. 1806. I'eb. r6, iSi i. Jan. 12, 1870. Nov. 7. 1865. Aug. 4, 1792. Oct. 26, 1795. April 18, 1803. .March 3, 1870. 3i8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMEvS. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Robert E. Craig, Child of James Martin, John C. Hayward, Lemuel H. Green, s. Lemuel H. & Josephine, Child of Peter Hagaman, Joseph D. Bowne, Bertha M. Hayward, d. Francis W. & Mary F., Eleanor (Perrine) Rue, vv. Jos. L, James Boorham, Carrie, burned at Enoch Ely's, William D. Barcalow, s. Richard & Margaret, Daughter of (ieorge Brest, Child of Charles McElwain, Child of Aaron Hagerman, Child of James Riddle, Child of Thomas Clayton, Thomas Smith, constable, Daniel H. Laird, Son of Joseph M. Miller, Willie J. Clayton, s. Taylor S. & Susan D William H. Wil.son. Child of Jacob Burt, Silas D. Scndder. M. D., Mary Baker, \v. Chas. T., Mary Johnson, w. John B. Child of Francis Kennedy, Willie H. Sickles, s. Andrew S. & Hannah M., Wife of George Field, Child of Francis Kennedy, Child of Francis Kenned}-, William Scob\', Belle Perrine, Catherine Brown, Edmond R. Perrine, George Martin, Anna Mary (Gordon, Maggie F:iliott, d Wm. & Eliza, May 2, I 877. July 31, 1793. May 3. 877. May 7. I 877. July 15, 1847. Mrv 30, I ^77^ Jan. 23, 1877. June 4. I S77. June 8, I ^77^ Sep. 20, 1813. June 17. J ^77^ Dec. 16, 1870. July 6. I 877. Dec. 25, 1800. July 17. I 877. July 22, ] 877. Aug. 9. > 877. ,S9 yrs. 2 mos. 26 da. Sep. 16, SS7. Sep. 17. 877 Sep. 18, 877. Oct. 4) 877. Oct. 5» 877. Nov. 5- 877. Nov. 9, H77. Nov. 15' 877. Nov. 2S. 877. Dec. 12, 877. 47 years. Dec. 27, 877. Dec. 2S, 1877, Born in Ceylon Nov 6. 1835. " Jan. 4' 878, In 84th year. Jan. 5' 1878, 81 yrs. 7 mos. 26 da Jan. 12, [878. Jan. iH, 878, July 19, 1S69. Jan. 19. 1878. Jan. -5' 1878. Feb. 8, 1878. Feb. 18, 1878. l\Larch 2 [878. March '5. 1878. March t9. 1878. March 24, 1878. Sep. 24. 1792. March 30. 1878. April 10, 1 878, 8 yrs. 6 mos. 25 da APPENDIX. 319 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Harriet Sutphen. \v. J. H.. Child of Joseph Bennett, Child of Robert McElwain, Mary A. Crawford, d. Mar}- Ann & Wni. H.. Child of L. D. Rugbee, William Davison, s. James R. & Frances, Michael Donahay, Francis W. Hay ward, ]Marcienes Davison, child of Charles, Mar3' Farber, Wifeof \Vm. P. Laird, Child of Jacob Ha3'ward, Nancy Martin, Child of Chalmers Rue, Infant son of Jacob O. Jr. iS: C. Louisa Burtt, David Laird, Wife of Lewis Magahan, John H. Buckelew, Thomas Fornian, Isaac Emmons, Mar}' (Quackenbush) Errickson, w. Peter, Marj- (Conover) Perrine. wid. Wm. R., Child of Wm. Quackenbush. Miss Juliet Conover, William B. Congdon. Jr.. Capt. Isaac Herbert, Hannah Amanda Quackenbush. d. Isaac G. & Fann}- E. William A. Emmons, Sarah M. (()s])orne) Day. w. Edward. Child of Charles Butler, Child of James Brown, Daughter of John Rue, Child of Joseph Bennett. Thomas P. Burtt. s. Thomas P. ^: Cornelia, June 5. 1878. June 14. 1878. June 29. 1878. July 23, 1878, P'eb. 25, 1877. Aug. 8, 1878. Aug. 8, 1878, 1 ] days. Aug. 22, 1878. Sep. 5- I87S, 38 yrs. 6 mos. 1 1 da Sep. 15. ■ S7'S, May 23, 1878. Nov. I, 1878. Nov. 6, 1878. Dec. 18, 1878. Dec. 20, 1878. Dec. 23, 1878. Dec. 1878, Dec. 20, 1878. Jan. 6, 1879, March 9, 1797. Feb. 4, 1879. Feb. 5, 1879. Oct. 14, 1839. Feb. II, 1879. Marcl 7- 1879. March 'S, [879, March 13, 1801. March , 1879, In 67th year. April 9, J 879. April 16, 1879, June 9, 1809. April 20, 1879, Nov. 28, 1835. May 7) 1879, April 20, 1808. May 14, 1879, Dec. 29, 1878. May 15, 1879. 28 yrs. 10 mos. 16 da May 19. 1879, 43 years. May 20, 1879. May 25, 1879. June 10, 1879. June 13- 1879. June 2,S. 1879, June 4, 1877. 320 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Mary E. ((Juackenbush) Mc- Ehvaine, wid. Chas. H. Child of Longstreet Vaughn, Miss Nette Haley, Eliza J. Havvxhurst, d. Charles, George Morgan Reid, only s. Henr}' E. & Louise, Henry Harding Covvart, s. Enoch L. Jr. cS: Mary E., Mary Kennedy, w. Thomas, Child of J. H. Riddle, Robert Roy Mount, ]\Iulford Griffiths, Child of John Herman, John 'SI. McClees, Frank Herbert, Josiah Smith, Jane Clayton, w. Calvin S.. Child of Charles McElwain, Lydia (Conover) Craig, w. Wm. H.. Child of John Enimons, Mrs. Vanhise, Eliza Conover, w. Sidne}*, William C. Reid, Infant son of C. A. & E. F. Shultz. of X. v., Jane Forman, vv. Thomas, Child of Will Laird, Child of Samuel Craig, Child of Benjamin Reid, Experience Magee, Miss Addie Congdon, Child of John Quackenbush, Miss Maria Scudder, Elizabeth (Laird) Voorhees, \v. Stephen, ]\Irs. Joseph Stephenson, Jean nette (Moreau) Conover \v. W. Craig, Wife of Tliomas Rue, Mary S. McClees, d. John M. & Mary A., July 14, 1S79. Aug. 20. 1841. July 17' 1S79. July 19' 1879, J"iy 23. 1879, April 10. 1878. Aug. 2 1879, i3mos. Aug. 3; 1879, Jan. I, 1879. Aug. 14, 1879, 43 yrs. I mo. 26 da Aug. 16, i^^79' Aug. 22, 1879, July 9, 1828. Aug. 28, 1879. Sep. I, 1879. Sep. y. 1879. 61 3'rs. 9 mos. 1 1 da vSep. 10, 1879. vSep. 20, 1879, Sep. 27, 1879, Feb. 24, 1828. Oct. 12, 1879. Oct. '5- 1879, March 27, 1830. Nov. 1, 1879. Nov. 6, 1879 Nov. 1 1) 1879, June 24, 1805. Nov. iS, 1879. Dec. 3- 1879. Nov. 30, 1879. Dec. 10, 1879. Dec. 1 1, 1879. Jan. I, 1880. Jan. H, 18S0. Feb. 4, 1880. Feb 12, 1880, July 3, 1858. Feb. 17. 1880. .Mar. I, 1880, In 85th year. Mar. 6, 1880, March 3, 1794. Mar. •3. 1880. Apr. 24. 1 880, June 18, 1855. Apr. 2S, 1880. May I, 1880, 28 yrs. i mo. 16 da. APPENDIX. 321 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Child of George Vader, Mrs. iSIarg-aret ]\IcRlvvain, Child of Thomas Rue, Wife of George Morris, Sarah Coupland, Child of Franklin Young, Hannah Brown, w. Forman, Child of Samuel Vanhise, Sarah F. Van Horn, vv. Joseph, Charles Abrahams, judge, James A. Brown, s. John D. & Ann, Susan D. (Dey) Clayton, w. Taylor S , Jennie A. Herbert, d. John 1882, March 21, 1805 Eeb. 9. 1882, March 26, 1806. Eeb. 1 1 1882 APPENDIX. 323 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAI,. AGE. Amanda Sanford, w. Win. A., Kate Elliott, d. Wm., Alexander Murra\', Child of Francis Kennedy, Jacob Na\lor, Ann Amelia (VanSchoick) Brown, \v. James K. Wife of John Trotter, Ellen (Bowne) Hartshorne, w. Esek, Alice Ann (Chambers) Clayton, wid. James I., James Croxson, Widow of Wm. Herbert, Lizzie Van Mater, Margaret (Matchet) McElwain, w. Jonathan, Mrs. Catherine Kennedy, Child of Ed. Rogers, Benjamin Lefiferson, Mary (Beekman) Titns, colored, Mrs. Murray, Hannah Conover, wid. Alexander, Child of John Hagerman, Anne Benson Stuart, w. Wm., Ann C. (\'oorhees) Matchet, w. Chas. J., John Conover Fornian, Charles Craig, (jeorgianna McElwain, Mary (Craig) \'anschoick, w. Sanil. H. Child of Charles Perrine, Marianna (Clayton) Miller, d. Joel & Margaret Clayton, Margaret Conover, w. Daniel D., (Vilbert McDermott, Child of Thomas Roberts, Daniel Mann, M. I)., Mr. Rickson, Cap. James J. R. Magee, Child of Thomas I'otter, Child of Leonard Applegate, Mar. 3, 1882, April 19, 1847. Mar. 17, 1882, July 4, 1862. Mar. 29, 1882. Mar. 29, 18S2. Apr. 6, 1882, Feb. 18, 1800. Apr. 15, 1882, Nov 25, 1848. April 26, 1882. May I, 1882, Feb. 8, 181^. Maj- 3. 1882, Sep. 10, 181 1. Maj- 15, 1882, Jan. 28, 1809. May 19, 1882. May 20, 1882. May 25, 1882, Jan. 16, 1795. June 9, 1882, 75 yrs. i mo. 6 da. June 13, 1882. June 17, 1882, 72 3-rs. 5 mos. 14 da. July II, 1882, Sep. II, 1809. Aug. 3, 1882, Aug. 9, 1882, 62 yrs. 8 mos. 3 da. Aug. 24, 1882. Aug. 29, 1882, Dec. 28, 1824. Aug. 30, 1882, Dec. 23, 1815. Sep. 2, 1882, Oct. 5, 1800. vSep. 3, 1882, SS^./ years. Sep. 8, 1882. Sep 23, 1882, Dec. 6, 1794. Sep. 24, 1882. Sep. 30, 1882, March 14, 1S60. Oct. 5, 1882, 83 years. Oct. 9, 1882, July 28, 1846. Oct. 10. 1882. Oct. 13, 1882, Dec. 26, 1803. Oct. 14, 1882. Oct. 16, 1882, 73 j^rs. 10 mos. 3 da. Oct. 24. 1882. Oct. 26, 1882. 324 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF Bl'RI.M.. AGE. Florence John.son. d. Chas. R. tSc Emma M. Lizzie Ker, Jame.s B. Fmmon.s, Anna M. Paxton, \v. Edward, Wife of Holmes Bennett, Wife of John H. McElwain, Addison H. Voorhees, .s. John AL cS: Sarah S., Lewis Magahan, Child of John H. (xcary, Robert Guiison, s. Alexander & Jane, Child of W. H. Rogers, Richard Fleming, James M. Benson, Mrs. Carson, Eliza Ann Bnrtt, w. Jacob O. Sr., Thomas Combs Gulick, George B. Chafey, Jacob S. Rue, Sr., Olive Naylor, d. James H. & Rhoda A., William Legget, Child of Jo.seph West, Abbie Voorhees P'orman, \v. Garret, Sarah E. (Abrams) Mount, w. John R., Charles E. Bedle, s. Francis i«S3, Sep. 18, 1830. April 16, 1883, 44 yrs. 7 mos. 24 da Apr. 21 , 1883, Oct. 9, 1882. April 29. 1 883 May 5' 1883 May 7' 1 883 I\Iay 9. 188;, May J3. 1 883 May 29, 1883 July 31. 1883 Aug. 13, 1883 Oct. 8, 1802. 81 yrs. 3 mos. 5 da. June 28, t8i8. Aug. 19, 1883, 17 yrs. 6 mos. APPENDIX. 325 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Wycoff McCees, s. John M. »S: Man^ A., Mar}' F. Conover, d. Ciarret B. & Lydia, Child of Gilbert Cotun er, Jesse Lee Boyce, s. Richard A. & Mary L., Eleanor M. Weeden, d Wni. H., Alfred Richard van Zeller, Child of Benjamin Quackenbush, Harriet (Reid) Jewell, \v. John R., Elizabeth A. Conover, d. Elias C. & Jane A. L., Mrs Julia E. Throckmorton Pamelia Errickson Cross, Child of Ed. Rogers, Peter (x. Hunsinger, Child of Elias Boj-se, Devvitt Cohen Reid, s. F^lijah M. & Catherine A., Child of John Woodhull, Margaret M. (Smith) Emmons, vv. David, George H. Rue, s. Thomas, Mrs. James H. Bowd, William H. Weeden, Child of George Clajton, Rhoda R. (Laird) Reid, \v. Leonard, Kate McChesney, wid. G. S., Child of Edward Perrine, Wife of John L. N. wStratton, Child of vStephen Vanpelt, Child of J. L. X. vStratton, George W. Stultz, s. Cornelius E. & Estella, David L Vanderveer, Joseph V. Clayton, Elizabeth B. Forman, wid. Richard T., Mrs. Benjamin Dej', Child of W. C. Field, Allen P. (juakenlmsh, Child of Abe I'.mmons, Aug. 21, 1SS3, 26 j-rs. 7 mos. Sep. 5. IS,S3, Dec. 10, ■795- Sep. 1.3. 18S3. Sep. iS, 1SS3, May 18, i860. vSep. iS, i>^'S3, April 2, t86i. Sep. 23. i,SS3, March 2* D, [848. Sep. 28, 1SS3. Nov. 5. 1883, May 20, 1802. Dec. / ' 1883, Dec. 14, 1854. Jan. T , 1884, Jan. 25. 1854. Feb. 2, 1884, Nov. 20, 184I. Feb. 9. 1884. Feb. 17- 1884, Dec. 13, 1817. Feb. -/ ' 18S4. Mar. 2, 1884, Dec. 5, ] 883. Mar. 5' 1884. Mar. 12, 1884, Oct. 14, 1844. April 7' 1884. April u. 1884. April 17. 1884, June 25, 1809. April 19. 1844. May 5, 1884, Aug. 5, 1832. ALay 24. 1884. June 9. 1884. June 22, 1884. July 7' 1884. J"lv 14, 1884. July 22 1884, Jan. 13, 1884; J Illy 25, r884, April 19 , 1S06. July 3". 1884, July 10, 1 83 I. Aug. 5' 1884, July 9. ' 1808. Aug. 7' 1884. Aug. J 3. 1884, Aug. 16, 1884, June 25, 181 8, Aug. 23. 1884. 326 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAI\rKS. Miss Aletta J. Karle, Essie M. Bergen, d. Louis R. & Louisa R., Cornelia Magee, d. James R. & Elizabeth, Mary Ann Fornian, d. John B. & HopeB., Mary Ann Barcalow, d. Richard & Margaret, Child of Joel Clayton, Alice Reid, Eliza McElwain, Joel T. Clayton, Mary Johnson, Jacob Smith, DATE OF BURIAL. Aug. 2,s, iS,S4. vSep. 12, I.SS4, Oct. 2, iS,S4, Oct. II, iScS4, Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 17. 18S4- 20, 1884. 8, 1884. 10, 1884. 14, 1884, 18, 1884. 1884, Catharine Amanda English, d. John & Mary, Dec. 9, 1S84, Rufina Z. Opfermann, d. Conrad & Amelea, Dec. 26, 1884, Childof Martin J. Leamau, colored, Dec. 29, :S84. Mary E. Vanschoick, w. Peter B., Jan. 4, 1885, Samuel Stokes, Sr., Jan. 7, 1885, Peter G. Conover, Jan.. 12, 1885. Margaret Ha3's, Jad. 25, 1885. James Elliott, Feb. 17, 1885, Joseph Ely, Feb. 23, 1885. Frances Amanda Reid, d. Wm. V. & LetitiaS., Mar. 4,1885, Sebastian Sedler, March 6, 1885, Child of Ellwood Reid, March 23, 1885. Euphemia Johnston, March 26, 1885, William B. Congdon, March 26, 1885, Esther Brower, wid. Daniel, March 28, 1885, Child of Lambertson, April 14, 1885. Ed. Rogers, April 16, 1885. Okerson S. Davi.son, s. George, April 22, 1885. Mary S. Jewell, d. Chas. S. & Catharine A., April 30, 1885. AGE. 2 yrs. 1 1 mos. 2~, da. Feb. 9, 1839. April 23, 1812. 76 yrs. 8 mos. 28 da. June 21, 1822. A soldier in the Mexi- can War, & in the American Civil War. Co. A. 28 N. J. Vols. April 12, 1822. Dec. 10, 1880. Feb. 12, 1832. Sep. I, 1814. Nov. 12, 1840. Co A. 6 Reg. N. J. Vol. 21 yrs. 5 mos. r8 da. Jan. 20, 1825. 87 yrs. 3 mos. 28 da. June 5, 1805. 84 yrs. 3 mos. 22 da. APPENDIX. 327 NAMES, DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. George D. Tracy, Ma\- 5, 1S85, Feb. 8, 1832. Kllen McChesney, May q, 1885. Andrew V. Morton, June 29, 1885, Oct. 12. 1827. Mar\- Anna Fleming, d. Craig C. & Maggie, Ji^^ly 12, 1885, Dec. 22, 1884. Child of James Hye, July 23, 1885. William Brown, J"b' ~5> 1885. Nathaniel H Bennett, J"ly 28, 1885. Matthew Burke, s. E. V. & Mary E., Aug. 9, 1S85, 7 mos. 8 da. Wife of Benjamin Naylor, Aiig. 9, 1885. Child of Leonard Applegate, Aug. r8, 1885. Child of John Hagerman, Aug. 19, 1885. Child of Henry Harle, Aug. 20, 1885. Wife of Leonard Applegate, Aug. 30, 1885. Child of Pvlias Boyse, Sep. 5, 1885. George Gustavu.s Cro.s.s, Sep. 25, 1885, Feb. 13, 1856. Catharine (Conover) Bugbee, w. Luther D.. Oct. 17,1885, March 4, 1841. Jo.seph T. Clayton, Nov. 7, 1885, 86 yrs. 3 mos. 2 da. Wife of John Rue, Nov. 20, 1885. vSon of John W. Kuhnke, Dec. i, 1885. Miss Catharine Ann Tyson, Dec. 7. 1S83, Jan. 5, 1808. Miss Louisa Conover, Jan. i8, 1886, Aug. 17, 1812. Walter M. Combs, Jan. , 1886, Dec. 20, 1885. Evelina Belmont .McLean, wid. Rev. D. v., died in Winfield, W. Va,. Feb. 26, 18S6, 83 yrs. Wife of Isaiah Reeves, colored, March 8, 18S6. Rebecca C. Reid, Mar. 11, 1886, Feb. 9. 1830. Mrs. Caroline Gordon, Mar. 29, 18S6. David Vanschoick, Apr. 18, 1886, ]\Iay 6. 1826. James Hayward, .\pr. 28, 1886. May 11, 1801. Daughter of John Woodhull, May 5, 1S86. Thomas Dey, May 9, 18S6, Oct. 3, 1808. Widow of Joseph Clark, May 10. i8,S6. Garret B. Conover, May 18, 1886, Oct. 24, 181 1. Lavinia Perrine, May 25, 1886. Wife of Leaman, colored, May 29, 1886. Child of Pearce, June 3. 1886. Sarah (Herbert) Poole, w. Wm.J., June 28, 1886, April 11, 1833. Wife of John Gerry, July 21, 1886. William G. Denise, July 4. 1886, 83 yrs. 9 mos. 25 da. 328 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. ^ NAMES. James A. \'anI)oren, only s. Jonathan I{. <.\: Achsah A., Wife of Ely Clinton, John L. Reid, William P. Brown, Phebe D. Croxson, \v. Jamv;.s, Elizabeth V. Laird, Thomas Herbert, Rachel (Combs) McDt-rnidU. w. Miles, Laird, John Baird, colored. Child of John Paxton, Son of Thomas p;iliott, p;dith Agnes Conover d. M. Ten- nent & Anna Morrelle, Thomas Clayton, Wife of John Stillvvell, Child of Will Stilhvell, Child of Wm. I. C. Davison, Child of George Clayton, Calvin S. Clayton, Alfred Dusendorf, Dorothy A. Stout, w. J. Burtis, John T. Duncan, Anna (LaRue) vShotwell, \v. Edmund, John Thomas Roberts, Luther D. Bugbee, Eliza (Ely) Abrahams, w.John W Daniel I. Sanford, dentist, Patrick C McGuire, WoodhuU R. Conover, s. Wm. T. & Hannah H., James Voorhees, Child of Thomas Clayton, Maria B (Covert) Hunsinger, vv. Peter G., Mary Ann Reid, \v. David R.. Child of Kunckel, Child of Denise Herbert, Child of Kunckel, Daughter of Joseph Perrine, DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. July 1 1, IS86. Dec. ;,o, 1868. July 19- 1SS6. July 26, 1 886. Oct. 20, 1S40. July 1SS6, Jan. 29, 1837. Aug. , 1 886, March 13, 1805. Sep. s, 1886, Oct. 4. 1847- Sep 27. 1886. Sep. 27. 1886, 1886. 78 yrs. 24 da. Oct. 2. 1886. Nov. 7' 18S6. Dec. 3' 1886. Dec. 1886. Aug. II, 1885. Dec. 13. 18S6. Dec. 14. 1886. Dec. iS, 1 886. Dec. 22. 1886. Dec. 29, 1886. Jan. 1, 1887. Feb. 4, 1830. Jan. 6, 1887. Jan. , 1887, ;May 5, 1807. Jan. 31. 1887, Nov. 12, 1812. Feb. 17- 1887, Dec. 5, 1815. Feb. 19. 1887. Mar. I, 1887, Jan. 12, 1824. Mar. 22, 1887, Nov. 19, 1801. April 4. 1887, Nov. 9, 1809. April • 18S7, 78 years. April 1887, Jan. 15, 1854. May s. 1887. June 6, 1887. July 5> 1887, Feb. 28, 1816. May 1887, 84 yrs. 6 mos. 5 da, J Illy 15. 1887. July '5. 1887. July 20, 1887. July 26, 1887. APPENDIX. 329 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Ella Conover, d. Daniel B. cS: Margaret, Miss Catherine Magee, Child of Stephen \'anpelt, James H. Laird, Charles T. Baker, Child of John Majj;^ahan, Albert G. Davison, s. Charles. Mrs. William Hartshorne, Thomas Floj-d Conover, s. Jojm vS. & Rachel H., Wife of James Paxton, John Bowne, Mrs. John Hagerman, Lewis Soden, Child of Klias Ouackeiibush, Daughter of Charles Soden, W. A. Masters, Theodore Couriers Masters, Miss Wilson, Robert Murray, Gilbert W. Solomon, Margaret Smith, Cornelia Barkalow, d. Richard & Margaret, Ian. 12, 1SS8, 76 yrs. 9 inos. 19 da. Joseph Quackenbush, Mrs. Joseph H. \'an .Mater, Katherine Anderson, \\ id. John \" William T. Kennedy, Daughter of Wni. Kennedy, Cleraence S. Combs. \v. Wm. wS., Jacob \y. Quackenbush, Peter W. Stevens, Sarah T. Reid, \v. Wni. II.. a Cierraan, a pauper, Maurinus Bowne, Wife of Baird Perrine, Christina VanCleaf, w. Steplien .\ Child of Josephine Laird, Wife of James H. Riddle, Wife of Joseph Lewis, Son of Theodore & Hannah Conover, April iS, iSSS July 26, 1887, 18 yrs. I 1 nio^- Aug. 6, I8V7. J Illy , 1887. Aug. 1 1. 1887, June 27, 1827. Aug. i5. 1887, 1887. Ai^ril 26 1. 1807 Sep. 13. 1887, Dec. 22, 1S74. Sep. 13. 1887. Oct. 5' 1887, Marcii 12, 18I Oct. 31 , T887. Nov. I, 1887. Nov. 7- 1887. Nov. 10, 1887. Nov. 19. 1887. Nov. 28, 1887. Dec. 8, 1887. Dec. 8, 1887. Dec. 18, 1887. Dec. 18, 1887. Dec. '9. 1887, Sep. 15, 1824. Jan. 5' 1888, Jan. 12, 1888, 76 yrs. 9 mo; Jan. 26, 1888. Jan. 26, 1888. J a n . 26, 1888, June 7, 1800. Jan. .SI. 1888, Ixjrn 1808. Jan. .3'. 1888. Feb. 4, i888, Sep. 27, 18 1 3. Feb. 7. 1888, Dec. 3, 1808. Marc h 19, 1888. April 5, i.S4,v Marc h 20 , 1888, In 7olh year. Marc h:,i. 1888. April 5- 1888. Ai)ril 1 2:,, 1888. .A])ri 1 27, 1888. Oct. 29, 1845. .May I, 1888. May ',v 1888. May l(>. 1 888. 330 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BIKIAL. AGE. Joseph Llovd, Deformed child of Hoice, Lizzie iM. Mortimer, w. Jason M. & d. Win. cS: Catherine KUiott, Georo^e Phile, Grand-child of Jas. Combs, David T. Meeker. Clarence H. Combs, s. Charles, David Clark Perrine, Grandchild of Thomas Clayton, Mrs. Hezekiah INIonnt, Cornelins D. Applegate, vSon of Elmer Roberts, ]\Irs. Main. Margaret A. Hay ley, Marie E. Combs, Child of Amos Elmer, Child of Jas. Naylor, Benjamin B. Van Cleve, Child of Sheriff Pick, Child of Arthur Gravatt, John B. Perrine, Crawford Gordon, John Roberts, James I. Voorhees, Child of Augustus Sanford, Grand-child of J. J. Perrine, (yordon S. Conover, Wife of Flllison Clinton, Child of John Kuhnke, Child of James Holmes, Child of L. Quackenbush, Elizabeth Magee, w. James R., Mary (Mount) Hays, w. Benjamin, Child of Sidney Emmons, Mrs. Thomas Roberts, Mrs. Caroline (Osborn) Solomon, w Gilbert W., The following is the record of burials NAMES. DATE May 26, iSSS, May 16, 1832. May 31. 1S8S. June >s. 1 888, Sep. 19, i>\S7- June 21, 1888, April 2, 1815. June 21, [888. June 21, 1888. June 21, 1888, May 25, 1888. July 10, 1888, Oct. 20, 1816. July 10, 1888. July 16, 1888. J"'y 25 1 1888, Dec. 2, 1821. July 25. 1888. July 27. ]888. July 30, 1888. Aug. , 1888, Oct. 30 1887 Aug. 17. 1888. Aug. 21, 1888. Aug. 30, 1888, March 2 2, 180 Nov. 12, 18S8. Oct. 19. 1888. Nov. 18, 1888, 55 yrs. 2 mos Nov. 20, 1888. Nov. 22, 1888. Nov. 30, 1888, Oct. 7, 1 801. r3ec. 3' 1888, Dec. 4. 1888, Dec. 29, 1888, May 20 1840. Jan. 6, 1889. Jan. 12, 1889. Jan. 26, 1889. Feb. 6, 1889. - 1889, July 3. 1809. Feb. 1889, Jan. 27, 1802. Mar. 3- 1889. .Mar. 6, 1889. Child of James McCall, Son of B. C Preston, Mar. 13, 1889, Apr. 27, 1832. kept bv John B. Snyder, sexton OF BIKIAL. AGE. 1 7, 1889. 1 I! 1889. Apri Apri APPENDIX. 331 NAMES. DATE OI* BURIAL. AGE. Enoch L. Covvart, April 20, 1SS9, Feb. 6, 1S07. Sarah M. (Van iNIater) Scobey, \v. Holmes, April 22, 1SS9, March 4, 1838. John N. Combs, April 2;^, 1SS9, March 14, 1866. Margaret (Snyder) Quackenbush, \v. Jacob W., Ma\- 10, 1SS9, Nov. 11, 1S21. Annie E. Baker, d. Chas. T. & Mary, May 14, 1SS9, July 14, 1863. ]\Ir. Zimmerman, May 23, 1889. Daughter of F. Kenned}-, Jnne i, 1889. Son of ^Nlrs. Rogers, June 13, 1889. Flossie Burke, d. E. V. & Mary E., June 17, 1889, 4 days. Henr}- Trusler Lloyd, s. John Jr. & Mar\' Trusler, June 28, 1889, Feb. 27, 1811. Child of James Rue, Jnne 28, 1889. Pamelia (Errickson) Cross, vv. Wm. H., Jul}' 15, 1889, 'Slay 18, 1817. Mrs. Helena Phile, Jnly 18, 1889, Nov. 6, 1815. Jacob Suydam, July 28, 1889. Mary Alice Quackenbush, vv. Peter H.. July 28, 1889, Sep. 21, 1S45, Leanor Hagerman, July 31, 1889. Mrs. Susan Meeker, Aug. 3, 1889. Ellen A. (Sickels) Roberts, vv. Thomas, Aug. 6, 1889, Oct. ii, 1857. Child of John Hagerman, Aug. 10, 1889. Andrew^ S. Sickles, Oct. 22,, 1889, Feb. 27, 1832. Carrie A. Sutphin, d. Wm. B. & Hannah E., Oct. 26, 1889, April 5, i860. Miss E. B. Hope, Nov. 5, 1889. Albert Bowne, Dec. 15, 1889. Mrs. Jacob Suydam, Jan. i, 1890. Child of Edward V. Burk, Jan. 10, 1890. Hannah H. (Schenck) Conover, W.John W. H., Jan. 15, 1890, Feb, 28, 1834. Child of Joseph H. Odell, Jan. 19, 1890. Elias Heibert, Jan. 20, 1890. Sarah L. (While) Applegate, vv. Charles, Jan. 30, 1890, Oct. 26, 1823. William H. Cross, Feb. 10, 1S90, Dec. 26, 1817. Matilda S. Conover, w. B. D., Mar. 10, 1890, Oct. 4, 1859. Child of James vStokes, Mar. 10, 1890. George Quackenbush, Mar. 19. 1890, 74 yrs. i da. 332 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. John K. Jewell, April 1S90. July 17, 1S02. Annie .\. Laird, d, John .S., April , 1S90. Jo.seph C 'i'homp.son. M. I)., May 2, iSgo, Oct. 23, 1805. Jonathan \ ader, , 1S90. IvN'dia (L'i'nover) JoIuKson, vv. Joseph 1)., May , iSgo, Nov. 30, 1S26. Orvilie F. Sicklts, .s. Finnk & Annie M., May , KS90, March 1. 1S90. Child of William Crutch field, 1890. Simon V. Perrine, June 9, i8()0, 64 year.s. Lilly Naylor, d. Janie.s c\: Rhoda, June 18, 1890, i \-ear. Mns. INIatthew Robert.s, June , 1890. William W. Cozzetis, July i. i8()o. Sep. 17, 1824. James A. Herbert. Jii'y 2. 1890. 74 years. Miss Lydia A. Soden. . 1890. Child of Geor<;e V. Cla\ Ion. , 1890. Child of William Sutphen. . 1890 Caroline (McRlvvaine) Pease, \v. Adam ^L, July 29, 1890, Nov. 11. 1822. William Henry Jewell. Ju\y 29. 1890, Dec. 24. 1825. Matthias Van Ivlmer, s. .\mos t.\: Elizabeth, Ji-^l}' 30. 1890, i yr. 5 nios. Jacob L McKlvvaine, Aug. 10, 1890, 20 \r.s. Child of Charles R. Boyce, , i8go. Kdvvard Burk. , 1890. Lucy Ann (Pease) Clayton, \v. Joseph T., Sep. 2, 1890, 85 yrs. 9 mos. 17 da. Alexander L. Barkalow. s. Richard & INIargaret, Sep. , 1890, 75 yrs. 4 mos. 13 da. Mr.s. Lemuel Oreen, , 1890, Maggie M. Boyce, d. Albert A. & Amanda K., , 1890, Feb. 2, 1886. Lewi.s R. Lefferts. , 1890. Child of John Powers, , 1890. Mary \'. (Lloyd) Noble, w. George F., Oct. , 1890, June ig, 1845. Lydia Tracy, wid. Dennis, Dec. , 1890. Feb. 26, 1803. vSarah M. (Snyder) Ivarhart, vv. Joseph, , 1890, Jan. 28. 1846. Maria Antonette ^L Wikoff, d. Nathaniel S. c\: I^llen C, Dec. 27, 1890, Aug. 11, 1831. Robert McElwain, Dec. 30, iSgo, 62 yrs. Child of William A. San ford, , i8go. APPENDIX. 333 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Sarah J. Waters, Jan. 7, 1891. Child of James McCall, Jan. 15, iSqi. Hannah (Conover) Lefterson, \v. Benj., Jan. 31, 1S91, Oct. 30, 1S15. Clifford E. Quackenbush, s. (leo M. & Annie, March 15, 1S91, 5; yrs. nios. The followinjr is the record of linri.ils ke])t h\- H. 'I'honijjson Conover, .sexton : NAME.S. DATE OF BURIAL. .\GE. Holmes Bennett, ]\Iarch 19, 1891. Charles Perrine, March 25, 1891. Catharine Elliott, w. William, .\pril 17, iSqi, 76 \-ears. Mrs. Rhoda Jane Trimble, April 22, 1891, 39 %• ears. Mrs. Jonathan Forman, ^lay 4, 1891. Achsah (Carson) Emmons, \v. Wm. L., James McDonald Moreau, Hanna Wikoff Woodhull, d. John T. the M. D., Elizabeth Magee, d. James K. & Elizabeth, Mrs. Amelia Dafgard, Thomas Elliott. Sr . Mrs. vScott, Rebecca (Bowne) vStout. wid. Scudder, ]\Irs. Eliza Soden, ]\Iary A. Perrine, wid. John M.. Charles Van Cleaf, Rebecca (Laird) I)e\', \v. Cornelius E., Joseph Caslar, Mary E. Walling, w. Richard. Mrs. Sarah Van Ciieson, Holmes Scobey, Mrs. Susie Perrine, vv. Wm A . Mrs. Johnson Dey, Mrs. Martha S. Buckelevv, Harriet (Snyder) Clayton, vv. William, Dec. 15. 1S91, .Vjjril 25. 1832. May- 7- 1 89 1 , June 30, 1843. May 12, 1 891, June 6, 1857. May 13. 1 89 1 , Jan. 24, 1826. May -5' 1 89 1 . -Aug. 13, 1841. May 27^ 1 89 1 . May 30, 1 89 r . March 1, 1838. June 17- 1 89 1 . July 6. 1 89 1 . Aug. 24, 18 1 8. July 8, 1 89 1 . J"iy 2.V 1 89 1 . Jan. 3. 1S05. Aug. 23, 1 89 1 . Jan. 4. 1839. Sep. 24, 1891, Nov. 1 I, 1832. Sep. 30, 1891. Oct. 9, 1891, May 15. 1871. Oct. 23- 1891. Nov ,S- 1 89 1 . Feb. 16, 1838. Nov. f.s- [ 89 1 . 38 years mos Nov. 18, 1 89 1 . Dec. 7' 1 89 1 . April 20. 1807. 334 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Mary (Perrine) English, w. John. Mr.s. Elizabeth Mertz. Miss Maggie Herbert, Infant of Mr vScobey, Alice (Clayton) Qnackenbnsh. \v. Holmes J., Cornelius Boice, Thomas Potter, Dena(Dey) Applegate, wid. James. Almeda Quackenbush, d. Peter H. & Mary A., Shiffield Nexsen, Lulu M. Soden. d. Lide E. & Mary M., Hattie L. (Kennedy) Gilleo, \v. Allen, Catherine Hayvvard, \v. Thomas P., Mar\- Quackenbush, \v Allen, Hannah (Bird) Perrine, \v. Peter. Infant of Mr. Clayton. John D. Perrine, Sarah Davison. \v. John. Austin Roberts. Child of John Trotter. Mr. J. Reid, Mrs. PvUphemia Hope. John Rue. vSarah E. (Roberts) vSalembier, \v. Jos. A , Charles H. Hamilton, Willie Green, Child of William Robbins, Infant of Morris Davenport. Ann Perrine, w. Simon V., Mrs. Austin Wilson, Mrs Harriet Lutas, William Howard Barricklo. Samuel Vaughn, vSr., Infant of J. Emmons. John H. Sutphen. s. John R.. Frederick Hees, s. William & Dorothea, John Beekmaii. colored, Dec. 29, 1891, 92 yrs. 5 mos. 6 da. Dec. 31, 1891. Sep. i, 1S21. Dec. 19, 1891. Jan. 7, 1S92. Jan. 12, 1892. April 2J\. 1840. F'eb. 8, 1892. ]\Iarch 8, 1892. Feb. , 1892, Oct. 6, 1815. Mar, 22, 1892, Sep. 30, 1870. Mar. 24, 1892. Apr. 14, 1892, Oct. 7, 1890. April 16, 1892. 34 years. Apr. 20, 1892. Dec. 27. 1831. May 6, 1892, 72 yrs. mos, May 15- 1892, March 14, 18 13 June 8. I 8q2 . June 3, 1892, April 3. 181 1. June 21, 1892, 80 yrs. June 22, 1892, Sep. 8. 1850. July '7- 1892. Julv 25- 1892. July 26, 1802. 86 \-rs. mos July 28, 1 892. 70 years. July 29 1892, Feb. 9, 1861. Aug. 5^ 1892, Jan. 15, 1836. Aug. 5- 1892. Aug. 12, 1892. Aug. 22 1892. Aug. ~5- 1892. 63 years. Aug. .ii- 1892. Sep. 3' i8g2. Sep. 13- 1892, Dec. 14, 1852. Sep. 27. 1892, Dec. 22, 1815. Oct. 9i i8q2. Nov. >' 1892, April 24, 1857. Nov. 3 1892, March 24, 1868 Nov. 30, 1892, 79 years. APPENDIX. 335 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Thomp.son Clayton, George Noble, Rachel A. Davison, \v. Danitl. Cornelia A. (Bovvne) Reiil. wid. James A.. Catherine (Reid) Jewell. \v. Charles S.. Infant of A. R. I'. Solomon, Catharine A. (Van Derveer) Ouackenbush, w. Isaac, Daniel Davison. Clarissa Cobb Hallock, d. Rev. Ct. B. F. & Anna Cobb, Whitehead Brown, Lewis C. Rice, Mrs. C. Ennuons, James C. Herbert, Deborah E. (Perrine) Mount, w. Gilbert W.. Mrs. Mary J. Lanibertson, Elijah Reid, John Feel\-, Margaret E. \'anCleve, wid. Benj. B , ]\Irs. G. Quackenbush. Elizabeth (Craig) Bowne. w. Samuel C . Infant of William Sutplien, Abijah Perrine, John Field, Joseph Odell, Thomas Sanderson, Infant of George Clayton, Helen Prest, John A. Johnston. Lewis Rue, Andrew W. Clark. John R. Sickles, Mrs. ^Margaret Gordon, Eliza Fan, Matthew P. Rue, Jacob (). Burlt, Sr., Mrs. ¥,. Mount, Dec. 20, 1S92, March 7. 1810. Dec. 7, t8Q2. Dec. 31, 1892, 85 yrs. mos. Jan. 1893. Feb. 7, 1803. Jan. 4, 1893. June 8, [837. Jan. 13, 1893. Jan. 16, 1893. Jan. 31. 1830, Jan. 24, 1893, 77 years. Jan. 31, 1893, Jan. 9, 1890. Feb. 6, 1893, March 13, 1829. Feb. 17, 1893, JT, yrs. mos. Feb. 26, 1893. Mar. 7, 1893. 84 years. Mar. 22, 1893, July 23, 1822. 'Slay 6. 1893, 76 yrs. 9 mos. May 7, 1893, Aug. 29, 1814. May 10. 1893, Juh- 4, 1816. May 17, 1893. May 7, 1809. July J 5, 1893. 4 da. Aug. 6. 1893. Feb. I. 1829. Aug. 7- 1893. Aug. 22, 1893- 59 years Aug. 26, 1893, Aug. 6, 1825. Aug. 3I' 1893. Sep. 17, 1893, June f9, ^^33- vSep. 19. 1893. Oct. 12, 1893. Oct. 12, i«93- Oct. 21, 1805. Sep. 30, i«93, 84 yrs. 5 mos. 26 da, Oct. 24, 1893, 65 yrs. 1 mo. 26 da Nov. 17- 1893. 80 yrs. 8 mos. 7 da, Dec. 22, 1893. Dec. , 1893. 50 years. Dec. 1893, Feb. 22, 1823. Jan. 1 •, 1894, Oct. 17, 1810. Jan. '.s. 1894. 336 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF HlKIAl.. AGE. Caroline (Johnson) Davison, w. Cornelius J., Feb. ,s, 1894, Oct. 11, 1S25. Hannah (Brown) John.son, w. John \V., Feb. 9, 1S94, Nov. 27, 1820. Mi.ss Nellie Hnnnons, Feb. 24, 1894 Mrs. Mary Remson, Feb. 26, 1894, 87 years Mary (Ouackenbush) Johnston, w. John A., Mar. 7. 1894, Feb. 25. 1816. Miss Elizabeth Rue, Mar. 8, 1894, July 6, 1812. Mrs. Mary Duncan, Mar. 16,1894. 80 yrs. Infant of Jacob Knimons, Mar. 31, 1894. Edward D. (yordon, April 9, 1894. 13 yrs. nios. Howard Lockwood, April 24, 1894. John Leonard, Apr. 30, 1894. Nov. 25, iSio. ]\Iary E. (Clayton) Cozzens, wid. Wni. \V., May 3, 1894, July 15, 1823. Miss Adaline Congdon, May 9, 1894, March 12, 1833. Mrs. Mary Jimison, May 10, 1894. William Harold Mount, s. Wm. E., May 22,1894. Feb. 28, 1893. Mary (Hagernian) Soden, w. George, May 30, 1894, Nov. 22, 1824. Charles Hawxhurst, June 3, 1894, June 2, 1812. Mrs. Edward Perrine. June 19, 1894. Miss Emma Stokes, June 20, 1894, July 26, 1848. George Soden, June 23, 1894, April 16, 1822. Infant of A. R. U. Solomon, Jul}' 7, 1894. Infant of J. Emmons, July 17, 1894. Richard A. Boyce, July 21, 1894, Feb. 14, 1830. Infant of Mr. Van Kirk. July 22, 1894. p:norh Ely, July 26, 1894, Oct. 18, 1816. Jennie (yreen, July 31, 1894. Infant of of Mr. Green, Aug. 7, 1894. Infant of Mr. Whitman, Aug. 11. 1894. Miss Mary L. Disborough, Aug. 13, 1894, 71 years. Miss Gertrude S. Rogers, Aug. 16, 1894, Feb. 23, 181 1. Minnie Prest, Aug. 19, 1894, William H. Reid, Aug. 31, 1894, 76 years. Mary C. Webb, Sep. 6, 1894. William Orr, Sep. 16, 1894, July 29, 1865. Mrs. C. Masters, Oct. 4, 1894. Forman Stillwell, Oct. 11, 1894, 74 yrs. mos. Ella H. Stryker, Nov. 6, 1894, 31 years. Leah Walling, w. John, Nov. 7, 1894, 71 yrs. mos. APPENDIX. 337 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Holmes McElvain, Mrs. John Trotter, Garret H. Ouackenbush, Gilbert W. Mount, Catharine E. (Voorhees) Laird, \v. Moses I., Sophia (Van Doren) Voorhees, w. James I., Isaac Herbert, Chester A. Burk, s. C. H. & Amanda E., Mar}' (Sanford) McElvain, \v. John, Infant of Joseph Emmons, Philip Allan Stokes, s. Philip S. & Lulu A., Sarah Emil}- (Young) Reid, \v. J. Calvin, Samuel Smith, John C. Thompson, M. D., Infant of Edward Finn, Infant of Arthur Errickson, Eliza Jane Smith, w. Samuel, William R. Emmons, Alice A. Rue, w. Jacob S. Sr., Lewis Salter, s. John, Charles Van Pelt, Infant of Mr. Holmes, Infant of Mrs. Mcl^lwaine, John H. Laird, Amelia P. Headden, Miss Eleanor Magee, Mrs. Alice Emmons, Joel B. Roberts, ]\Irs. Mary Reid, Catharine A. (Craig) Conover, w. Jos. C. Lavine Reid, wid. James J., Infant of Daniel Prest, Infant of Richard Erving, Infant of J. L. Bojxe, Giacie P. Peterson, Infant of Morris Davenport, Dec. 12, 1894. Dec. 22, 1894. Dec. 29, 1894, 63 yrs. mos, Jan. 2, 1895, 73 yrs. Jan. 4, 1895, Oct. 24, 1831. Jan. 4, 1S95, Oct. 9, 1811. Jan. 4, 1895, 54 years. Jan. 27, 1895, Nov. 21, 1893. Jan. Feb. 29, 1895, 65 yrs. 3. 1895. Feb. 15, 1895, June 28, 1894. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. ]\Iar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. April April April Ai)ril April A])ril May June 17. 18, '9. 23. 26, 3' 7- 20, 23. 24. 16, 17. 24. 27, 29. 7. i''^95. 1895. 1895. 1895, 1895. IS95. IS95. 1895. 1895. 1895. f«'^95> I '"^95. 1895. 1895. J 895. 1895. June 24, [895. June 26, 1895, July 28, 1895. July 28, 1895. Aug. 4, 1895. Aug. , 1895. Sep. 7, 1895. 34 years. -jl years. Sep. 27, 1828. 56 yrs. May 23, J 81 1. June 12, 1809. I vr. X mos. Oct. 26, 1839. June 14, 1822. 82 years. March 16, 1823. April 3, I820. Dec. 4, 1822. March 15, 1890. 338 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Bertha M. Perrine, d. Gilbert, Infant of John L. Clayton, Mr.s. Mary E. McElvaine, Ida May Tracy, d. Thomas & Harriet, Mary E. Errickson, d. George & Gertrude, William H. Chapman, Benjamin Naylor, Infant of Reuben Davison, Moses I. Laird, Ira Lock wood, Margaret (Miller) Rogers, vv. Wm. H., Daniel B. Conover, Mary (Roberts) Brown, w. James E., John C. Woolley, Jonathan Forman, Infant of John L. Solomon, William Laird, s. Wm. H. & Mary E., George W. Hibbits, Infant of Joseph Odelle, Infant of Mr. Emmons, Evlizabeth S. Maynard, w. James G. the M. D., Joseph Lewis, Joseph Odelle, Mary Eliza (Reid) Clayton, wid. Peter P., Fannie E. (Perrine) Quackenbush, w. Isaac (t., Mrs. Emma Burns, John Cole, John A Bowne, William A. Twitchel, Eleanor vS. Miller, Sophia (Lukow) Hees, vv. Creorge, Ezekiel Carman Scudder, D. D., John Calvin Reid Adaline Johr.ston, Augustus (.)uacktnbush, Sep. Oct. Nov. 12, Nov. 13, Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. 21^ 7' 2.3, 26, 10, Jan. 17, Feb. 12, Feb. 17, Feb. 20, Feb. 21, Feb. 27, March 10, March 23, March 29, April 7, April TO, April 18, April 21, May 8, 895. 895- 895. 895. 895. 895- 895- S95. 895. S96. 896, 896, 896, 896, 896. 896. 896, 996, 896. 896. 896, 896. 896. ro yrs. mos 63 yrs. 9 yrs. mos. 21 \'rs. mos. 24 yrs. April 14. 1822. Born 1803. 75 yfs. Aug. 17, 1815. March 28, 1871. Born 1874. Sep. 20, 1843. Born 1834. 896, Born 1822. May JO, 1896, May 15, 1839. May 12, 1896. June 8, 1896, June 5, 1872. July 3' 1896, May 2, 1826. Aug. 3' 1896, 64 years Aug. 12, 1896. Aug. 28, 1896, Nov. 27 1841. Sep. 21, 1896, Oct. 20, 1828. Oct. 2, 1896, 45 yrs. 9 mos Nov. 21, 1896, April S, 1848. Nov. 30, 1896, Aug. ri , 1869. APPENDIX. 339 NAMES. Mary (Ely) \'aiighti, wid. Sanuiel, John H, Bennett, Elizabeth (Roberts) Auniack, \v. Joel C, Jane(Willet) Kninions, \v. Peter, Margaret Ervin, w. Michael, Cornelius E. Dey, elder in Old Tennent, Matilda VanDerveer, colored, Reuben Davison. Leah ^NlariaSoden, w. Jonathan C, Julia E. Reid, d. Aaron L. & Elizabeth. Mary Eleanor (Laird) Rue, w. James M.. Infant of vS. Quackenbush, James Combs, Henr\- W. Long, Sarali Ruth (Tracy) Scudder, w. Rev. Ezekl. C. Maria Craig Lefferson, d. Benj. & Hannah, Delaplaine Martin, Lydia Abrahams, \v. Wm., Mrs. Gertrude Petty, Isaac Quackenbush, Margaret E. (Walters) Forman, w. Tunis A., Marion Witman, Infant of Charles Kenned\-, Charles H. Haviland, Mrs. Carrie Clayton, Infant of William Brown, Asher WooUey, Miss Minnie Burke, John Perrine Mount, Robert Lee, Mary (Clinton) Perrine, \v. Gilbert, Margarat Evvington, \v. William. Mrs. Emmons, Simon Bowne, Anna M. (Bowne) Cowart, wid. Enoch L-, DATE OF BURIAL. Dec. 22, 1896, Jan. 2, 1897, Jan. 17, 1S97, Jan. , 1S97, Feb. 4, 1897, AGE. Dec. 2, 1818. 41 yrs. mos. Sep. 20, 1809. Jan. 25, 181 1. 69 3-rs. 6 mos. Feb. 8, 1S97. Oct. 16, r.8-'-2 Feb. 1 1. 1897. Feb. 19. 1S97. Feb. ' 1S97. May 27, 1821. Marc! h 9. 1897, April 26 ,. 1865. Mar. 10, 1897, Oct. r, I 823. Mar. 10, 1S97. Mar. 18, 1897. Mar. 30. 1897, Born 1836. Apr. 8, 1S97. Ma}- 29, 1832. May 10, 1897. Dec. 16, 1840, May 22, 1897, Jan. 19, 1813. June 18, 1897, 92 yrs. 5 mos. June 25 > 1897. June 28, 1897. March 5 ;, 1825. July 9. 1897, Sep. 13, 1832. July 28, 1897. July 30, 1897. Aug. I, 1897, Born 1830. Aug. 1, 1897. Aug. 21, 1897. Sep. 2, 1897, March r 8. >834 Sep. 14. 1897. Sep. 25. 1897, 49 years Oct. 13- 1897. Dec. 13. 1897, 3' yrs- Dec. 26, 1897, 50 yrs. Jan. 2.=^, 189S. Jan. 28, 1898, April 3, , 1824. Feb. 5. 1898, March 1 I, 1817 340 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Thomas A. Thompson, Jane H. (Freeborn) Mills, vv. Daniel \'., John Bnrtis Stout, INIargaret Fleming, wid. Richard, INIiss Eliza Ann F'arhart, Lily Quackenbush, d. Luther, Maria (Fourt) Herbert, \v John, Ann (Smith) Snyder, Hattie (Soden) Pittenger, Joseph Crotchfield, William vStuart, Miss Vanderveer, colored. Infant of A. R. U, Solomon, Mr. (3. H. Emmons, Jonathan Emmons, Elias C. Conover, Caroline (Bowne) Luff, Mary (Snvder) Quackenbush, w. Holmes V., Mrs. Ralph Emmons, Miss Clotilde Moreau, Disbrow Wilson, Clementine S. (Craig) Rue, \v. Matt. P , Clayton ALers, Margaret H. (Dey) Rue, \v. John E., John Laird, Francis Kennedy, William H. Craig, Mrs. Harriet Prest, Infant of Charles Hughes, William L. Applegate, Elizabeth McElvvaine, \v. Jacob, William Hees, ]\Irs. Letitia Reid, Mrs. A. E. (Tammidge, Infant of John W. Emmons, James A. Tyson, Charles Augustus Craig, Feb. 8, 1S98, Jan. 3, 1 83 1. Feb. 2T,, 1898, F'eb. 24, 1898, March 2, 1898, March 4, 1898, Alarch 26, 1898, Oct. 10, 1826. Jan. 30, 1809. Feb. 18, 1820. 78 3-rs. 9 mos. 7 mos. March 30, 1898, Jan. 10, 1826. April 16, i8g8, 93 yrs. 3 mos. 7 da April .?], 1898, 22 yrs. 9 mos. April 27, 1898, 67 yrs. 9 mos. May 4, 1898, June 7, 1813. May 5, 1898. Ma}- 24, 1898. May 26, 1898. May 27, 1898. June 3, 1898, Oct. 24, 1828. June 13, 1898, 75 yrs. June II. 1898, 79 3-rs. 6 mos. 8 da. June 29, 1898. June 29, 1898. July 3, 1898. July 7, 1898, Nov. 21, 1821. July 10, 1898, 68 yrs. 9 mos. .Lib- 20, 189S, J"iy 3. I 847. July 27, 1898. July 28, 1 898 . Aug. 1 1 , 1.S98, Feb. 16, 1828. Capt. Co. D. 14 N. J- V. Aug. 12, 1898. Aug. 13, 189S. Aug. 23. 1898, July 25. 1846. Private Co. F 14 N. J- V. Aug. 30, 1898, 76 yrs. Sep. 4. 1898, Feb. 10, 1842. Sep. 5. 1898. Sep. 26, 1898. vSep. 28, 1898. Sep. 29. 1898. Oct. I, 1898, Aug. 27, 1826, APPENDIX. 341 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Infant of James H^^e, Mar}' Vaughn Rue, d Joseph & Hettie E., Lottie Many Reid. d. Wni. H. & Emma, Louis Miller, Sarah Beeknian, colored, vv. John, Nov. Jonathan C. Soden, Adelia Quackenbush. wid. (iarret, Margaret Clayton, wid. Joel T., John H. Bovce, Annie J. (Collins) Trotter, \v. Ale.x.. Mary Reid, wid. James. !Miss Florence Lambertson, Infant of George Quackenbush, Louisa (E^wington) Scoby, w. Wm., Elizabeth A. Laird, wid. Daniel, Mr. Greenwood, Eleanor Lockwood, John S. Conover. Asher Conover, John Bostvvick Moreau, James Boice, James H. Holmes, ^lary V. I). Still well, wid. h'orman, Emma Ci. (Laird) Murphy, w. Wm.J. E;thel May Rue, Hannah E.Jewell, d. Chas. S., Halse}' English, Mrs. John J. Perrine, Mary (Martin) Huntington, Edward L. Perrine, s. Simon, Infant of Henry Riddle, L. Virginia Quackenbush, d. Schanck, Amelia (\V00lle3') Roberts, w. John T., James F. Feele}', M. D., Oct. 5> 189S. Oct. 12, 1898, Sep. 21 , 1869. Oct. 20, 1898, April 10, 1896. Nov. 19. 1898. Nov. 21, 1898, 78 yrs. 4 mos. Nov. 25- 1S98, Oct. 29, 182 1. Private Co. A. 14 N. J. V. Dec. 19- 1898. 70 yrs. Dec. 22 1898, June 22, 1 83 1. Dec. [898, July 17, 1826. Co. E. 29 Reg. N. J. V. Jan. 2 1899, Jan. 29, 1825. Jan. 12, 1899, 86 yrs. Jan. 23- 1899. Feb. I, 1899. Feb. 12, 1899, 25 3'rs. 9 mos. March 12, 1899, 80 yrs. 4 mos. March ^25, 1899. March 128, 1899. April 4> 1899. April 4. 1899. April I I, 1899, Aug. 7, 186 r. April ^3. 1899, 70 yrs. I J mos. April ?><^< 1899, Aug. 14, 1839. U. S. Navy. May I, 1899, 76 yrs. May 29. 1899, 34 yrs. May 30. 1899. June 16, 1899, 36 )-rs. 2 mos. June 17. 1899. July 2, 1899. July 5. 1899. 75 yrs. July 12, 1899, 37 yi-^- Aug. -1. .899. Aug. 27. 1899, 18 jrs. 8 mos. Aug. 27. 1899. Aug. 9, 1832. Sep. 2, 1899, April 12, 1844. 342 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. na:v[KS. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Jan. 19, 1900, Feb. 10, 183S. Miss Sophia Suydain, Sep. 5, 1899, Infant Mildred West, Sep. 11,1899. Charles A. Vanderveer, Sep. 16, 1899. Margaret Ann McDermott, w. Al:)rahani, Sep. 25, 1899, Sarah E. Craig', vv. James, Oct. 6, 1899, Mrs. Asher Conover, Nov. 15, 1899. Clarence Soden, s. Gilbert, Nov. 30, 1899, Infant of Sylvanus Davison, Nov. 30,1899. Rebecca L. Mason, w. Wni. H., Dec. 3, 1899, Armenia Quackenbush, d. John D., Dec. 16,1899, Mrs. Emma A. Perrine, Dec. 20, 1899. Robert K. Wilson, Dec. 22, 1899, Charlotte (Perrine) Laird, w. John S., Jan. ti, 1900. Catharine A. (Snyder) Woolley, w. Asher, ]\Iargarett M. INIcElwaine, w. Furman, Jan. Spencer E. Gulick, Jan. Joseph Harden, Feb. Joseph H. Van Hise, Feb. Infant Mary Solomon, Feb. Samuel Randolph Forman, M. D., Feb. George Henry Smock, colored, Feb. Mary A. Davison, w. Geo. F., Feb. Mrs. Joseph Spencer, Mar. Aaron H. Reid, INIar. Margaret Lydia Taylor, \v. John, INIar. Dewitt D. Davison, Mar. Hannah M. (Vanderveer) Perrine, w. David Clark, Mar. 19, 1900, Mary (Brown) Leonard, wid. John, Mar. 26,1900, William W. Johnston, May 8, 1900, Joel C. Aumack, May 8, 1900, Elizabeth Reid, w. Wm. D., May 16, 1900, John R. Mount, May 17, 1900, Elizabeth J. Armstrong, wid. Robt., May 18, 1900, Joseph R. Davison, May 22, 1900, Myrtle Boyce, d. Albert A. & Amanda E., June 10, 1900, Mrs. William Heckman, June 18, 1900. 78 yrs. 62 yrs. 1 1 mos. 25 da. 59 3'rs. 9 mos. Aug. 10. 1890. Oct. 7, 1819. 1 1 3'rs. r mo. 21 da. 84 3"rs. 10 mos. 2 da. 21, 1900, 22, 1900, 7, 1900, 15, 1900, 17, lyoo. 23, 1900, 25, 1900, 28, 1900, I, 1900. 7, 1900, 8, 1900, 19, 1900. 52 3'rs. 1 1 mos. Sep. 8, 1839. Sep. 24, 1821. Co. E. 14 N.J. Inf May 22, 1835. 63 yrs. 3 mos. 22 da. 63 yrs. Dec. 15, 182 1. April 24, 1812. June 4, 1S29. Jan. 27, 1813. 'J2, yrs. 8 mos. 29 da. July 25, 1808. Oct. 20, 1814. 80 3'rs. 6 mos. 6 da. Born 1824. June 30, 1843. Sep. 18, 1898. APPENDIX. 343 NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Alexander Laird, Thompson Van Hise, Simeon Pett\-, Margaret G. (Reid) Blount, \v. Albert R., INIiss Mar\' E. Fornian, Ralph P. Eirickson, s. Christian, Sarah M. (Bowne) Silvers, w. Enos, Elizabeth (Field) \'an Schoick, \v. David, Sophia H. Dey, wid, Peter Conover, Teresa (Reid) Conover, wid. Garret B., Hobart A. Gammidge, s, A. E., Mrs. Ellen S. Herbert, Alma Clinton, d. Ely, Warren T. Pt-rrine, s. Gilbert, John R. Sutphen, Peter B. VanvSchoick, Henry E. Reid, Holmes \'. Quackenbush, William Theodore Conover, Garret D Wall, William M. Ely, Benita E. Peterson, d. Charles E. & Georgian na, Edmund Shot well, Mr. J. F. Cheeseman, Willis Pittenger, Margaret (Denyse) Herbert, wid. Wm. D., Mr. Rice, Anthony H. Chafey, John McElwain, Cornealus J. Matchett, Catherine Ely, wid. Joseph, Nellie M. (Craig) Hendrickson, w. Geo. F., Mary Stoney, w. James, June 23^ 1900, 76 3'rs. 9 mos. 22 da. July 13- 19C.0, Jnly 15. 1900. July 26, 1900, June 2, 1863. Aug. 2 1900, Nov. 25, 1859. Aug. 6, igoo, 10 mos. 9 da. Aug. s, 1900, Aug. 15, 1828. Aug. 14, 1900, Nov. 30, 1829. Aug. 16, 1900, 85 yrs. Sep. 25. 1900. Oct. 4, 1900, Sep. 6, 1810. Gel. 18, 19 'O, 2 mos. Nov. 8. 1900. Nov. 12, 1900. Nov. 14. 1 900, 5 mos. 13 da. Nov. 20, 1900. Dec. 25, i8t I. Nov. 20, 1900, 68 years. Nov. 24. 1900, 51 years. Dec. 26, 1900, 85 yrs. I I nins. 22 da. Dec 28. J 900, March 28, 18 15. Jan. 3' 1901, Nov. 10, 1872. Jan. I '. 1 901, Dec. 24. 1832. Jan. 15. 1901, Nov. 5, 1888. Feb. 27. 1901, April 14, 181 1. Feb. 27. 1901. Mar. 1 1, 1901. Mar. 20, 1901. 93 yrs. r i mos. Mar. 24. 1901. Mar. 25. 1901, 69 3-rs. 8 da. Private Co. H 35 N. J. V. Ai)ril 12, 1 90 1 . April '5. 1901, 86 yrs. 3 mos. May "3. 1 90 1 , 83 \'rs. 7 mos. 25 da. May 18. 1 80 1 , Aug. 16, 1863. May 21. 190 f, May 18, 1808. 344 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF BURIAL. AGE. Margaret A. (Vanpelt) Knnnons, w. Wm. L., Elizabeth Feely, wid. Jdhn, David Edgar Rue, Sanuiel \'. Rol^biiis. jMr.s. Tvse, Howard Hecknian, Emson Cla3ton, Goldie B. Halniuth, d, Ewd., E. Isabel Gagen, d. Joliti, Charles Harris Hawkhuist, Charles E. Davison, William H. Mason. Elwood L. Oriier, s. Henry, Ann E. Headden, d. John, Infant of Charles Kennedy, Hezekiah Patterson, Augustus Luersen, Mrs. Ralph Voorhees, (yertrude (Quackenbush) F^rrick- son, w. Geo., Garret Fornian, Ella jSIay Quackenbush, d, Luther, James Potter, John Herbert, Mar\- Matilda (Mount) Perrine, \v. John D., John Wall, vSr., Mav Pearl p;mnu)ns, Elijah Mundy Reid, Mrs. Letitia McCabe, Jonathan Yetman, Mary Elizabeth (Tunis) Reid, \v. Woodhull, Wilton Christie, Ral])h S. \'oorhees, Amos Palmer, Leslie McCall, Hartson E. Bo\'ce. s. Julias H., Dey Conover, ]\Irs. John Woodhull, June 4. 1901, Feb. 3, 1849. June 12, J 901, 80 \-rs. July ,v 1 90 1, Feb. 3, 1 843. J"iy 5- 1 90 1, Jan. II, 5th N 1828. . J. Y. Co. K July lO, 1 90 1. July 21 , 1901 . July 29, 1901 . Aug. iS, 1901, 2 j-rs. 6 mos. 16 da Aug. 22 1 90 1, I yr. 3 mos. Sep. 2, 1901, Nov. 1 1 1880. Sep. 5. 1901, Nov. 18 1841. Sep. 8, 1 901, 88 yrs. 8 mos Sep. 10, 1 90 1, I yr. S da. Sep. iS, 1901, Jan. 24, 1816. Oct. 1, 1901. Oct. 12, 1 90 1, Oct. 17 1S52. Oct. 2.1. 1901 , Sep. II, 1846. Oct. 24. 1901. Oct. 25, 1901, 56 yrs. 9 mos. 26 da. Nov. I, 1901, Aug. II, 1829. Dec. 4, 1901, 20 3rs. 3 mos. 14 da. Dec. 27, 1 90 1. Jan. 1 , 1902, 76 vrs. Feb. 20, 1902, Oct. 20, 1814. Mar. 4, 1902, Mar. 28, 18 . Mar. ■7- 1902. :\Iar. 20, 1902, Aug. 12, 1849 Mar. 24. 1902. April 1 1, 1902. April 22. 1902, 69 yrs. I mo.*- May 8, 1902. May 21, 1902, 65 years. May 29, 1902, Mar. 26, 1844. July 10, 1902. July 14, 1902, 2 years. lulv 19. 1902. July 29 1902. APPENDIX. 345 XAMKS. DATE OF Bl'RIAL. AGK. Holmes IMcElwaine, Atig. 7, 1902, In 59th j-ear. Ella R. Davison, d. Sylvanus [., Auo:. 17, 1902, i year S nios. i^ da. Miss Anna W. Day, d. Kdward, Ang. 24, 1902, 46 veais. Addison T. Reid, s. Woodhull, Sep. 18, 1902, 4S yrs. 2 ino.->. 21 da. Harold Boyce, William Stephenson, Clarice Alta Stokes, d. Philip, Oct. 19, 1902. i yr. 4 mos. iS da. Infant of Alfred vStorer, Charlotte Louden, w. Sanuul R , Noy. 25, 1902, April 3, 1S39. Lived in I\i\frside, Conn. Miss Florence Sutphen, Joseph H. \'an ^Nlater, Dec. 15, 1902. xApril 27, 1S54. A. R. U. Solomon, George Schanck, colored, jNIrs. Matilda Van Derveer, Herbert S Davison, Sarah (Herbert) Butcher, \v. Samuel F., .^Lar. 9, 1903, 61 \ rs. 6 moj- Myrtle May Boyce, d. Archibald iS: Maud, Mar. 11, 190;, i yr. 4 mos. Mrs. Francis Brown, James Rue, Mrs. -Anna M. Thomp.son, Mrs. Moreau, ^liss Lydia \'an Cleaf, Mar. 26, 1903. Mar. 31. 1826 Aug. / ' 1902, Aug. 17. 1902, Aug. 24. 1902, Sep. 18, 1902, Sep. 26, 1902. Oct. 9. 1 902 . Oct. "9. 1902. Oct. 2 1 , 1902. Nov. 25' 1902, Dec. 12 1902. Dec. 15. 1902. Dec. 26, 1902. Dec. 2S, 1902. Jan. 21, 1903- Feb. 6, 1903- .Mar. 9' 1903, Mar. I I, 1903, Mar. 16, 1903. Mar. 16, 1903. Mar. 21, J 903. ^L'lr. 2.3, 1903. Mar. 26, 1903. LIST OF BURIALS IX TIIL: OLD PRL:SBYT1{RIAX GRAVEYARD AT MIDDLIvTOWX, X. J. Middletown was one of the earliest settlements in .Monmouth Co., pio- neers coming there in 1664. The early church of that place was a sort of Independent church, and Capt. John Bowne, who died in 16S3 4, seems to have been the first minister or preacher in tlie town. He was the son of Wni. Bowne, and about 1680 he donated the ground of the Presbyterian graveyard in the northeast corner of lot No. 15. It is difficult to fi.x the exact date of the erection of the church buiUling in Middleton, but it was probably previous to 1700. As Scotch families came into the vicinity, the church began to take on the form of Presbyterian, and in the succeeding 346 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. years preaching services were held there probably by Revs. John B03 d and Joseph Morgan, and possibly by Revs. Samuel Blair and the Tennents, until as late as about 1734, after which the building was not so much used bj' the vScotch Presb3'terians. The Baptists had been associated with the Presbyterians at the first until they early formed their own distinctive church ; and the Dutch were associated with them in the later years of services in the old building. These and further facts about the church and town are set forth in an interesting paper on the subject prepared bj- James Steen, of Eatontown, and read before the ]\Ionmouth County Historical Society. Middletown also has cemeteries belonging to the Baptist, Reformed, and Episcopal churches, besides a number of private burial plots. The old Presbyterian burying ground is now about a quarter of an acre in extent, and, thov;gh it contains about 40 headstones, it probably also has many graves now obliterated. The following records were copied from the head- stones b^' F. R. Symmes. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Anne Bowne, d. John & Anne, Capt. John Bowne, Obediah Bowne, James Bowne, s. Obediah, James Bowne, John Bowne, Esq. Ann Bown, w. John Esq. Obadiah Bowne, Thomas Burrowes, s. John iS: Hope, William Burrowes, s. John S: INIary, Cornelia Dennis. Samuel Hopping, Sep. 16, i7:vS, 5 yrs. 10 mos. 22 da March 13, 1715- 16, 52 years. March 17, 1774. 35 yrs. 10 mos. Junt 16, 1S07, 36 yrs. 2 mos. 4 da March 14, 1750. 49 .vi'S- 3 nios. 14 da Nov. 6, 1774, 74 yrs. 5 mos. 7 da no date 91 yrs. 23 da. April 19, 1726, 59 yrs. 10 mos. Sep. Jan. 30. April 20, J^n, Sep. Oct. 27. June 20, Aug. 31. April 21, April 27. vSep. 9- April 9. Feb. 13. 750, 5 da. 764. 2 yrs. 2 mos. iS da. 766, in her 2nd year. 777, in her 19th year. 785, in his 67th year. 792. in her 71st year. 731, 44 years. 785, 64 \-rs. 8 mos. 10 da. 782, 62 yrs. 1 1 mos. 23 da. 842, 26 yrs. 2 mos. 5 da. 848, 10 yrs. 2 mos. 4 da. 734, about 40 3-ears. 824, in his 8ist year. APPENDIX. 347 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Sarah Hopping, vv. Samuel, Caty Leonard, w. Harr}-, A footstone marked A. M. Charls Marsh, Catharine Norrss, vv. George Crook. shank. Dr. John SchN-er, Mar.v vStilKveil, Dr. Richard Stillwell, Mary Stillwell, vv. Dr. Richard & d. Obadiah & Elizabeth Bovvne, John Stout, s. Richard K.sq. Peggy Stout, d. Jcsepli >S: Jane, Jonathan Stout, Hannah Stout, d. Jonathan & Leah, Richard Stout, Anna Stout, w. Richard, Capt. Abraham Watson, Isaac Winslow, of Berkley in new England, Isaac, son of Mr. Avery & Mrs. Jemima Winslow of Berkley in new England May 12, ]8oo, Aug. 25, 1783, no headstone Feb. 14, 1765, April 21, 1776, Aug. I, 1794, Aug. 27, 1810, Feb. 27, 1773, Feb. 22, 1743, Aug. 16, 1783, Aug. 27, 1787, April 27, 1775. Sep. t8, 1757, INlarch 6, 1807, Dec. 18, 1S06, July 22, 1756, in her 44th yr. 24 yrs. 3 mos. 5 da. no dates. 46 years. 39 yrs. 7 mos. 40 3-rs. 6 mos. 2 da. J2, .vrs. 5 mos. about 63 3'rs. 30 yrs. 9 mos. 81 yrs. 7 mos. ) on one 3 mos. s da. | stone. 71 yrs. 1 mo. i da. 24 yrs. 9 mos. 3 da. 79 yrs. 71 yrs. 67 yrs. 8 mos. 6 da. 1790, no date. Aug. 19, 1790, in his 19th yr LIST OF BURIALS IN THE OLD MOUNT PLEASANT GRAVEYARD, FRENEAU, N. J. About 1734 a Presbyterian church building was erected ;il .Mount Pleas- ant, near Matawan, close by what is now Freneau R. R. depot. This, to some degree, may have been like the church at Middletovvn in containing worshippers of different denominations : t)ul IIr- Presbyterian predominat- ed. It was in this church, it is said, that Rev. Charles McKnight was preaching when the British took him prisoner and put hun into the prison- ship. Tradition states that the British used tin old l)uildiug as a stable for their artillery horses after the Battle of MoiiukjuIIi, that when they went out to march on their way they burned il, and that afUrward the 34^^ HLSTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Presbyterians built another edifice there. The burial (ground at this place is now about one acre in area. The following records of this Mt. Pleasant cemetery were copied from the gravestones by F. R. Synimes. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. John D. Abbot, Oct. 14, John L. Ackernian, vSep. 24. Catharine Ackerman, w. John L. May 22, John Amy, s. David iS: Klizabeth, Dec. 4, Hannah Ann-, d. David iS: Flizabeth, Aug. 20, David Amy, s. John e\: Hannah, March 20, Annie A. Applegate, d. Joseph & Angeline, Sep. 17, Elisha Aroe.s, Aug. ;o, Catharine Aumac, w. Richard, Jacob Auniack, Lydia Aumack, w. Jacf)b, ^Margaret (I'rest) Aumack, w. Richard, Tunis Aumock, John Aumock, s. John iS: Sarah, Allie II. Bannon, s. James & Emma K. Clara K. Bannon, d. James & Emma E. Charlotte Bedle, w. Daniel H. Harriet Louisa Bedle. d. Dan. II. & Charlotte, Infant daughter of Daniel iS: Charlottee Beedle, Mary Barber, w. Dr. Thomas, Nathaniel Eells Barber, s. Mar}-, Sarah Barber, d. Mary, Sarah Bates, John Bennet. Sarah Bennet, w. John, Sarah Mariar Bennet, d. John tS: vSarah, vSharlott Bennet, d. John & Sarah, Ida (Van Pelt) Bennet, w. John, Eriedrich Bernhart, Nov. 10, Fah. 13, June 29, Jan. 22, Aug. 23. Oct. 10, June 25, Mar. 3, Jan. 17, July 6, Dec. 21, ^3A March 3- 788 I'eb. 20, 780 Jan. '.v 788 Jan. 19. 836 .March i, 86() June 20, '"^59 May 3> ' S.vS, Ai)ril 25. 838 Oct. 16, 888 Jan. iS, >\=^4 850, 864, 848, 810, 790. 791. S89, 902, 839. S49. 860, 861, 8",, 1 NT. 7 mos. 6 da. May 5, 1786. 60 yrs. 2 mos. 14 da- 21 yrs. 21 da. 2 yrs. 9 mos. i 2 ila. in his 43rd _\ r. 20 yrs. 3 mos. 20 da. born June 9, 1821. Co. K. 28 Reg. N. J. \'()ls. 46 yrs. 10 mos. 13 da. 79 yrs. 9 mos. 19 da. 84 yrs. 3 mos. 28 da. 62 yrs. 5 mos. 21 da. 24 yrs. 3 mos. 7 da. 33 yrs. 3 mos. 9 da. 885, March 19, 1883. 887, Nov. 26, 1884. ^^^' 5?< ys. 9 mos. 13 da. ^^3' 19 3''-''- 6 mos. in her 36th year. 5 mos. 7 da. 3 mos. 2 da. 76 jrs. 4 mos. 29 da. 58 yrs. II mos. 13 da. 35 NTS. 9 mos. 3 da. 1 3-r. 1 mo. 12 da. 3 3'rs. 10 mos. 13 da. Feb. 14, 1813. March 1, 1853 APPENDIX. 349 N a:\ies. ])AT1<; OK DICATH. AGE. Edward Black, s. Charles F. & Alniira. William R. Bloodgood, Harriet (Roberts) Bloodgood. w. Wm. R. Orlardo S. Bloodgood, s. Win. R. & Harriet, John Board, s. James iSc Ann, Johny Brown, s. John G. & Ann C. Charles \'. Brown, s. James E. c\: Mary, Eliza Brown, d. Edward Sep. 3> 17-^3, Jan. 23. 1789. Jan. 18, 1792. March 16, 18.^9, March 24, 185', Sep. 1, 1850, April 14, 1852, Feb. 29, 1851. 3 yrs. 7 mos. 19 da. 9 mos. 25 da. 60 3TS. 10 mos. 10 da. 78 yrs. 2 mos. 5 da. 73 yrs. 8 mos. 6 da. 60 yrs. 2 mos. 9 da. 86 yrs. 9 mos. 2q da. 6 yrs. 9 mos. 10 mos. 21 da. 35- HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMKS. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Jame.s Frost, .s. John & Catharine, Thomas Geran, Barbarah Geran. \v. Thos. Oscar Gilson, s. John. & Martha, Richard H- (iritfiths, s. Robert & Margaret. Elsie (Roberts) Hanier, w. Charles J., Margaret West Hankinson, w. Peter B. & d. John P. & Mary Smith, Deborah Hendrickson, relict of Samuel, Philip Holmes, Eleanor Holmes, wid. Philip. Eydah H<:)lnies, d. Philip & Elenor, Hendrick liiers, Sarah (Whitlock) Hiers, relict of Hendrick, George W. Hires, s. Garret & Sarah F. , Twin sons of Ji. b. 22, 1842, 36 yrs. June 16, 1815. Dec. 9, 1843, 53 yrs. 7 mos. 24 da. Jan. 5, 1838, 61 yrs. i da. March 15, 1848, 83 3-rs. Oct. 5, 1839, 9 mos. 19 da. April II. 181 1, II mos. 19 da. Sep, 17, 1847, I I mos. 10 da. June 24, 1834, 4 yrs. 2 mos. 24 da. May 23, [841, 3 yrs. 5 mos. 29 da. April 29, 1 84 1, 73 yrs. 3 mos. i da. APPENDIX. 355 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Catharine jNIoftett, vv. Henry, June 25, 1S57, 71 yrs. 2 mos. ry da. Thomas Rloffett, 1869, born 1820. Marietta iNIorrel, d. John & INIary, Aug. 5, 1S33, 5 mos. q da. Sarah Ann Morrel, d. John & Mar\-, Aug. 14, 1832, 9 mos. 20 da. Julia A. (Cottrell) Newcul, \v. Jacob, March 12, 1890, Nov. 20, 1833. Mary Elizabtth ()rnisb\-, d. Uor- man L. & (xertrudej., Nov. 25, 1833, 4 mos. 20 da. Gilbert L. Palmer, March 26, 1845, in his 29th year. David Provost, March 5, 1849, 69 yrs. 5 mos. 2t, da. Mary Provoost, w David, Sep. 10, 1832, 33 yrs. i mo. 26 da. Caroline P. Provoost, d. Maj. David & Mar\-, April 5. i'>49. 27 yrs. 3 mos. 9 da. Eveline Provost, d David & Eliza, Oct. 26, 1846, 39 yrs. 10 da. Sarah Ann Queripel, w. Job, March 16, 1831, 18 yrs. 5 mos. 6 da. William R. Ralph, Jan. 14, 1889, aged 61 yrs. Co. I. 8 Reg. N. J. Vols. David O. Rap])leyea, May 28, 1896, b. May 12, 1848. Co. H. 38 Reg. N.J. Vol. Howard Reeder, Jan. 24, 1900, aged 77 jrs. Ser- geant, Co 1 16th Penn. Cavalr\'. John Riddel, June 2, 1866, 66 yrs. 8 mos. 8 da. John Riddel, s. John & Julia, Dec. 27, 1871, 24 yrs. 7 mos. 17 da. Elc}- Roberts, d. Thomas & Marj', Dec. 18, 1831, 6 yrs. 9 mos. 6 da. James INIott Roberts, s. Thomas & Mary, Sep. 24, 1806, 4 yrs. 4 mos. 6 da. Thomas Roberts, Jul\' 31, 1850, 76 nts. | mos. [2 da. Mary (:Mott) Roberts, relict of Thomas, May 10, 1863, 82 yrs. 8 mos, 14 da. Elizabeth Roberts, d. Cornelous & Elcey Vanderhoof, Jan. 4, 1819, 66 yrs. 7 mos. 8 da. Margaret Elizabeth Roberts, d. Mathew & Jane, April 4, 1833, 8 mos. 23 da. Thomas S. Roberts, s. John A. & Plannah, Oct. 6, 1858, 20 yrs. 7 mos. Hannah (Scobey) Roberts, \v. John A., Dec. 15, 1864, 58 jrs. 4 mos. 25 da. Matthew T. Roberts, March 2, 1837, 57 yrs. 11 mos. i da. Elizabeth Robberts, w. Matthew, April 30, 1835, 72 yrs. n mos. 18 da. Mary Elizabeth Roberts, d. Joel B. & Luc}- Ann, March 10, 1847, 1 \ r. 1 mo. \t, da. 356 HISTORY OF OIvD TENNENT. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. Joel Roberts, s. Joel B. & Lucy Ann Jane Ann Roberts, d. Wm. L. & Susan E., John M. Roberts, Jane Roberts, w. John M., Miss Elenor Roberts, d. John & Jane, died in Brooklin L. I-, Sarah T. Roberts, d. John M. & Jane, Susanna Robison, w. James &d. John & Mary Sumnierhayes, Cyrus Savery, s. Benjamin & Lydia, Infant son of Benjamin & Lydia Savery, Thomas Scobey, s. Charles & Nancy, George Shaw, Mary Ann Shaw, Aaron Shaw, Catharine (Aumack) Simmons, w. John, Henry R. Smith, John B. Smyth, Rebecca Smyth, w. John, Infant son of Thomas & Ann Smith, Infant son of F. P. & C. Simpson, Mary vSmith, d. Thomas & Ann John P. Smyth, Mary (Johnston) Smyth, relict of John P., Peter Smyth, Hendricha Smyth, w. Peter, Euphame Smyth, d. Peter & Hendricha, Wm. Johnston Smyth, s. John & Mary, Peter Watson Smyth, s. John & Mary, Mary (Hunn) Stout, w. Richard, Catharine II. Stout, d. Richard & Mary, April lo, 1852, 2 mos. Dec. 13, 1849, March 26, 1843, Jan. 4, 1858, Nov. 19, 1835, Feb. 24, 1829, May 24, 1827, Sep. 28. 1836, no date. Feb. 27, 1835, July 20, 1854, Dec. I, i860, May 24, 1845, Feb. I, 1865, Aug. 8, 18 1 2, Aug. 30. 1864, April 29, 1855, March 25, 1836, No date. Feb. 8, 1844, Oct. 2, 1 85 1, Oct. 3, 1 86 1, June 26, 1824, Oct. 3, 1832, May 27, 1825, Sep. 15, 1813, July 22, 1822, April 17, 1804, 2 yrs. 8 mos. 10 da, in his 6ist year. 71 yrs. 23 yrs. ID mos. i da. 14 yrs. 10 mos. 18 da. 26 yrs. 10 mos. 4 yrs. 5 mos. 19 da. 3 3'rs. 5 mos 19 da. 39 yrs. 6 mos. 25 da. 47 yrs. in his 47th year. 64 yrs. 9 mos. 14 da. 35 yrs. 73 yrs. 10 mos. i da. 59 yrs. 3 mos. 4 da. 1 yr. 10 mos. 17 da. 72 3'rs. 1 mo. 78 yrs. 10 mos. 8 da. 74 yrs. 6 mos. 10 da. 81 yrs. II mos. 39 3-rs. 9 mos. 15 da. 2 yrs. 1 mo. 3 da. 12 yrs. 10 mos. 8 da. 25 yrs. April 4, 1804, 6 mos. APPENDIX. 357 NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. George W. Strong, s. Wm. N. & Sarah Ann, Elizabeth (Craig) Stewart, vv. John, Deborah A. Stryker, John Str3ker, John Summerhays, Mary Summerhays, vv. John, Cornelius Swart, James Bentlej- Taylor, s. James B. & Grace J., Theodore Thomas, Catharine Thomas, w. Theodore, Theodore Thomas, s. Theodore & Catharine, John Thompson. Jr., of Perth Am boy, Asher Tice. Sarah Tice. vv. Asher & d. Sam. & Catharine Ellison, John Thompson, Sarah (Emmons) Thompson, w. John, William Thompson, Jane Thompson, relict of Wm., Lucretia Vanarsdalen, w. George & d. Hendrick & Ida Vancleef, Charles P. VanBrackle, Georgie B. VanBrakle, Margaret VanBrakle, w. John, Samuel C. Vanderhoef, Alice I. Vanderhoof, w. S. C, Cornelius P. Vanderhoef, Esqr., Phebe (Hunn) Vanderhoef, w. Cornelius P., William Van Nuyse, s James & Ann, John Van Nuyse, P^mma (Crawford) Van Nuyse, w. John, David Van Pelt, Ann Van Pelt, w. David, Christopher J. Van Pelt, April 21, 1847, July 3, 1902, March 9, 1891, May 29, 1887, June 25, 1834, March 24, 1838, Jan. 10, 1831, Oct. 5, 1843, Dec. 29, 1862, July 31, 1849, 4 mos. 4 da. no date. Sep. 23, 1829. April 6, 1826. 58 yrs. 5 mos. 64 yrs. 62 yrs. 6 mos. 6 da. Jan. 5, 1829. 65 yrs. 5 mos. in her 44th year. Sep. 18, 1857, 27 yrs. 3 mos. 18 da. Aug. 21, 1812, Feb. 26, 1865, July 30, 1872, April 1 1, 1861, May 28, i860, March 30, 1855, Jan. 7, 1856, July 18, 1832, Jul}' 29, 1889, March 19, 1893, May I, 1882, Dec. 17, 1847, Feb. 4, 1817, Mav 10, 1816, 39 yrs. 4 mos. 83 jTS. 9 mos. 7 da. 83 yrs. I mo. 10 da. INIarch 23, 1792. May 28, 1792. 79 3'rs. 81 yrs. 48 yrs. 25 da. born June 5, 1844. Co. D. 38 Reg. N. J. V. Aug. 16, 1876. 71 yrs. 3 mos. 1 1 da. 51 yrs. 6 mos. 3 da. 21 \'rs. 4 mos. 5 da. 53 yrs. 6 mos. 23 da. April 4, 1808, 40 yrs. 5 mos. 13 da. Oct. 22, 1818, 30 yrs. 3 mos. r6 da, Sep. 21, 1845. 53 yrs. 7 da. Sep. 14. 1865, 69 yrs. 7 mos. 1 1 da, Jan. 29, i«S3. in his 70th year. Sep. 13. 1808, 24 jrs. 5 mos. 10 da. Oct. 15, 1846, in his 66th year. 5S8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. NAMES. William Van Pelt, Elizabeth Van Pelt, w. Win., John vS. Van Pelt, s Wm. & Elizabeth, Thomas Van Pelt, John E. Van Pelt, s. John li. & Irena M., Ellen Frances Van Pelt, d. John B. cSc Irena M., John H. Van Pelt. Hannah (Pettit) Van Sciver, \v. David M., John Walton, jndge in Mon. Co. Conrt Common IMeas, & elder in ist Pres. Ch. Middletown, Joseph L. S. Walton, s. John & Amelia M , John D. Walton, s. John & Amelia M., Helen B. Walton, d. Wm. P. & Mary . Catharine Walton, d. Wm. P. & Mar\-, Mary Walton, d. Wm. P. & Mary, Peter Walton, s. Wm. P. & Mary, Mary Jane Walton, d. Peter & Hannah, Willemina Wallace, d. josejih V. & Margaret, Mary Walton, w. William, William P. Walton, Victor Walton, s. Wm. P. & Mary, Cornelius Walton, s. Wm. P. & Mary, William K. Walton, s. Wm. P. & INIary, William Warn, Eliza M. Warn, w. Wm. Louisa Warn, d. Wm. & Eliza M., Delia Warn, d. Wm. & P:iiza M., David L. Warne, s. Lewis cS: Sarah, Josiah West, DATE OF DEATH. AGE. March 2S, ^^?>9' 76 yrs. I mo. 2S da, May 7, i.S5>, in her 77th year. July 4. I S3 2, 13 yrs. 4 nios. Oct. 26, 1844, in his 49th year. July tS, 1847, 10 nios. 20 da. Oct. 20, 1850, 2 yrs. 8 mos. 13 da, April 13, 1903- aged 79 yrs. Co. A, 38 Reg. N. J. Vols June 30 1855, 50 yrs. 9 mos. 23 da. June 15, 1844, Dec. 20, 1 84 1, Jan. 30, 1843, IMarch 17, 1850, Sep. I, 1836, Dec. 12, 1843, Dec. 29, 1829, 32 yrs. I mo. 5 da. I 3'r. 9 mos. 14 da. 10 mos. 32 jrs. 4 mos. 35 yrs. 43 yrs. 29 yrs. 10 mos. Nov. ]8, 1847, 20 yrs. to mos. 8 da. Sep. 22, 1855, May 13, 1868, Jan. 27, 1823, March 6, 1834, I j-r. II mos. 92 yrs. 8 mos. 13 da. 52 yrs. 10 mos. 14 da. 28 vears. March 14, 1835, 25 years. May 27, 1830, Oct. 22, 1852, Feb. 7, 1852, P"eb. 20, J 858, Oct. TO, 1863, May 24, 1 85 1, June 10, 1843, 32 }MS. 9 mos. 52 yrs. 9 da. 45 Nis. 5 mos. 28 da, 20 yrs. 17 da. 20 \rs. 8 mos. 15 da. 21 3'rs. 8 mos.'. 44 yrs. 3 mos. 25 da. APPP:NDIX. 359 n .; names. datic of death. a(ve. Lydia Ann West, w. Josiah & d. Jacob & Lydia Ann Auniack, Aug. 9, i9. 1740, 34 yrs. 3 mos. 26 da. Sep. 18, 1782, 75 years. July 26, 1777. 73 3' ears. Marcl 1 8, T 803 . in her 68th year. Sep. 2, ]8i8, 72 yrs. 4 mos. 12 da. Dec. I.';. 1828, in his : Solh yeai APPENDIX. 363 (8) The following records were copied by Louis Rue from a l)ur\ing- ground on the farm owned by Frank IMount, near the IMillstone Brook about a mile below Bergen's Mill. NAMES. DATE OF DEATH. AGE. John Reid, Deborah Reid, w. John, George Reid, Jane Reid, w. George, Catherine, d. George & Jane Reid, Nanc3' Hankerson, d. George & Jane Reid, Major Richard Reid, a Revolu- tionary Patriot, Frankej' Reid, \v. Richard, Catharine Reid, w. Richard, Wm. Hendrickson, s. Richard & Caty Reid, Oct. u, 1799, 8 mos. 27 da. Three small graves marked with rough stones. Deborrough Smith, w. David, Aug. 23, 1817, 52 yrs. 7 mos. 7 da. The oldest tombstone in the Perrineville cemetery is that of Joseph Holman, died August 9, 1777, in his 9th year. Jan. 15. 1771. 58 years Jan. 10, 1786, 60 years May 24, itoii, Jonathan, Capt. Walton's Troop Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Cale, Jacob, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Conover, David, Monmouth. Conover, (Covenhoven), Theodorus, Sergt. Capt. Hankinson's Com])any, ist Regt., Monmouth. Conover, John M., Troop Light Dragoons. Covenhoven, Cornelivis, Capt, Hankinson's Co., ist Regt., Monmouth. Covenhoven, Lewis, Sergt., Infantry; Sergt. Troop Light Horse, Mon. Covenhoven, John, Col., Mon.; Capt. Hunn's Co., ist Regt.. Monmo'th. Covenhoven, John, Capt. Walton's Troop Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Covenhoven, Wm., Capt. Hankinson's Co., ist Regt., Monmouth. Combs, Joseph, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons; Serg't, ditto, Mon. Combs, Thomas, Captain, Rangers, Middlesex. Combs, John, Capt. Waddell's Co., ist Regt., Monmouth. Chambers, John, Capt. Walton's Troop Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Cheeseman, William, Private, Sergeant. Davis, William, Captain. De}-, John, Monmouth. Edwards, Thomas, 2nd Lieutenant, Monmouth. Emmons, Abraham, Monmouth. English, David, Middlesex. English, James, Surgeon's Mate; State Troo])s, Surgeon's ditto. P^nglish. James, Monmouth. Errickson, Michael, Monmouth. Forman, David, Paymaster, Monmouth. Forman, Jonathan, Cornet, Capt. Walton's Troop Light Dragoons, Mon- mouth; Cornet, Capt. Walton's Co., (horsemen), vState troops. Forman, Jonathan, Capt. Waddell's Co., ist Regt. Monmouth P'orman, Tunis, Private, vSergeant. Forman, William, Capt. Walton's Troop Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Freeman, Henrj-, Fifer, Continental Arm\ . APPENDIX. 365 Gordon, David, Ensio^n, Capt. Elisha Walton's Co., ist Regt, Monnionth, iMaj' 7th, 1777; Captain, ditto, 177S. Gordon, Ezekiel, Middlesex. Gordon, James, Middlesex. Gordon, Jonathan, Revolution. Ha3S, John, Capt. Bond's Co., 4th Battalion, 2nd Estab. Also militia. Hankinson, James, Capt. Walton's Lip^ht Dragoons, Monmouth. Hankinson, Kenneth, Capt. Colonel Forman's Battalion, Heard's Brig-ade, June i6th, 1776 ; Capt. ist Regt., Monmouth, 1777. Herbert, Daniel, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Herbert, James, Troop Light Horse, Monmouth. Henderson, John, Lieutenant, Monmouth ; Captain, ditto, 1777. Henderson, Thomas, 2d Major. Col. Stewart's Battalion, Minute Men, Feb. 15, 1776 ; j\Iajor, Col. Heard's Battalion, June 14, 1776 ; Lieut. - Col., Colonel Forman's Bat., Heard's Brigade; Brigade Major, Mon. Johnston, Peter, Sergt., Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Mon. Johnston, Wm. 3rd Battalion, ist Estab. ; Capt. Flanagan's Co., 3d Bat- talion, 2d Estab.; Capt Anderson's Co., 3d Regt.; ist Regt. Low, Alexander, Sergeant, Monmouth. Laird, Moses, Revolution. Laird, William, Cap. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Laird, William, Capt. Nixon's Troop, Horse, Middlesex. Laird, Richard, Private, Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth ; Corp. ditto ; Serg't ditto. Also Serg't Pulaski Legion, Cent. Ami}-. Leonard, Samuel, vSerg't, Capt. Waddel's Company, ist Reg't, Monmouth; ist Battalion, 2d Estab., 3d Reg't ; also militia. Lloyd, John, Capt. Waddel's Company, ist Reg't, Monmouth. Mount, Matthew, Revolution. McKnight, Joseph, Monmouth McChesney, Robert, Revolution. McDermott, William. Newell, Hugh, (grandfather of (iov. Newell), blacksmith, Capt. Brewer's Company, Monmouth. Perrine, John. Middlesex. Perrine, Lewis, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Perrine, Matthew, Middlesex. Reid, Aaron, Capt. Walton's 'I'roop, Light Horse, Monmouth. Reed, John, Serg't, Capt. Hankinson's Company, rst Regt., Monmouth. Rogers, John, Revolution. Rogers, Samuel, Lieut. Tice's Company, ist Regt., Monmouth. Rue, John, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Scudder, Nathaniel, Lieut. Col , ist Regt., Monmouth. Col. ditto, Nov. 28th, 1776; killed in skirmish with refugees at Shrewsbur}-, Monmouth County, N. J., Oct. 15, 1781. Schenck, Ruliff", Capt. Flanagan's Conipan3-, 3(1 Battalion, 2d Estab. 366 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Seabrooks, Steplien, Troop, Light Horse, Monmouth. Smith, Thomas, ist Reg't, Monmouth; also Continental Army. vSprovvls, Moses, Private, 3d Battalion, ist Estab.; Private, Capt. Patter- son's Co., 3cl Battalion, 2d Ivstab.; Private, ist Reg't; Serg't, 3d Reg't; Quartermaster Serg't, ditto; Ensign, 2d Reg't, June 21, 1781; Ensign, 1st Reg't; discharged at the close of the war. Sutphen, Derrick, Private. Capt. Waddel's Co., ist Regt., Monmouth; Serg't Capt Barnes Smock's Co., Artillery, ditto. vSutphin, Joseph, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. Sutphin, John, Capt. Hankinson's Compan}-, ist Reg't, ?iIonniouth. Suvdam, Jacob, Middlesex. Thompson, Joseph, Capt. Waddel's Co., ist Reg't, Monmouth. Tone, William, Capt. Nixon's Troop, Light Horse, Middlesex. VanCleve, Benjamin, Ensign, Capt. Smock's Co . ist Regt., Monmouth, Sept. 1st, 1777; Lieutenant, ditto; Captain, ditto, 1780. \'anderveer, John, Monmouth. Voorhees, John, ist Battalion, 2nd Regiment; ist Regt. Walker, Aaron, Fifer, Continental Army; also Drummer, Capt. Waddel's Co., ist Reg't, Monmouth. Walker, George, served as Capt. in 2nd Battalion, 2nd Establishment, as a volunteer without pay; Ensign, 2d Regt., Sept. 26, 1780; Lieut, ditto., Jan. I, 1781; discharged at the close of the war; Capt. by brevet. Walton, Elisha, Ensign, ist Reg't, Monmouth; Capt., ditto, May 7, 1777; 2d Major, ditto; ist Major, ditto, March 27, 1778; Major Battalion, State Troops, June 11, 1779. Wilson, Jo.seph. Revolution. Woodhull, John, D.l) , Chaplain. Wickoff, Jacob, Capt. Hankinson's Co., ist Regt., Monmouth. Wikoff, William, Corp , Capt. Waddell's Co., ist Regt., Monmouth. Yetman, James, Private, Continental Army; Sergeant, ditto. Yetman, John, Monmouth. Perrine, Peter, Captain, Third Battalion, Middlesex. Rhea, David. Lieut , Capt. John Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Mon- mouth; Lieut., Capt. Walton's Co., State Troops, (horsemen); Lieut., Capt. Nixon's Troop Light Horse, Middlesex; Quartermaster, militia. Coward, Enock, (Grandfather of Capt. Enoch L. of 14th Regiment). Henderson, Wni., Capt. Holmes's Co., 4th Battalion, 2nd Establishm't. Clayton, John, Capt. Walton's Troop, Light Dragoons, Monmouth. SOLDIKItS OF THK W.'\R WITH KNOLAND. lSl2 .\ND ' I4. Anderson, Jno. L. Capt. Craig, Robert E., Robinson, Jas., Capt. Brewer, Daniel, Emmons, Lsaac, Robinson, John, Boyde, John, Freeman, Simeon, Rue, William, Bowne, Peter, (Gordon, Lewis, Teneyck, Wm. Capt. l>rnen, Cyrus, Gordon, John E., Thomson, Joseph, APPKNDIX. 3^7 Coward, Enock, Combs, William, Clayton, John, Conover, Rob't, Capt., Conover, John I., Conover, Benj.imin, Craig, John, Craig, Jo,seph, Oordon, Jame.s, Hampton, William, Laird, David, (Navv), Kerr, Joseph, Myer.s, Nathaniel, Malatt, Matthia.s, Nesbit, John, Perrine, Rob't, Uuarter Thomp.son, I'ear.son, X'anSchoick, Samnel, X'oorhee.s, Stephen, White William, Wil.soii. Robert, Vet man. Kseck, Vetman, Walter, master. SOLDIERS OF THE WAK OI'' I S6 1 Abrahams, James Breece, William, Coombs, William, Duncan, William, De}', Roland, Fisher, David R., Fisher, David A., Ciordon, Conover. McChesne}-, Geo. S. Rue, John A., Reid, Spaflbrd W., Smith, Josiah, Smith, Jacob,* Van A man, James N., Woodhull, Dr. Addison, Weeden, John 1{., Vetman, Tunis, "Also served in the war with Mexico. DEED FOR THE OLD SCOTS GROUND. June i 1727. Jj^iS IflDElMJiJI^E niach' this liist Dayof .Imicaiid in tlic tliirlrciitli V.-ar of the lieij;n of our Soxeraign Lord (Jeorge over(ireat Urittain, \c., l-Cing, i^c, Amio(i Domini, one Thousand, Seven hunch-ed, Twenty and Seven, BETWEEN Alexander Nepier, of Freehold, in ye County of Monniontli, iSi Province of East New .Jarsey, Yeouiau of yeone part, & John .loluison, .Sen. I^s(|., Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Sen., Patr/ek Inilay, Sen., .\rchil)ald (Jreige t^ Ikiehartl Watson, all of ye Same Place and Province aforesd., Voemen of ye other Part WITNESSETH, that ye Sd. Alexander Nepier, for & in consideration of a eompeteul Sum of money to him in hand, i)ai(l by ye S(L John .Johnston, Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Patrick hnlay, .\rchil)ald Creige & Richard Watson, the Receipt wlu-reof lie doth iiereby ^Vcknowlcdge vSl iiim- self therewith fnlly Satislied and contented it thereof & of & from every Part & Parcel tliereof do fully & freely, acijuit, lOxonerate & Discharge ye Sd. John .fohns- ton, Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Patrick Imlay, Archibald Creige >S: Richard Watson, their & every of their Keirs, Rxecutors it Adiuinistrators for ever l)y these Presents, Kath Aliened, (Jranted. Pargained it Sold & by these Presents doth Alien. (Irant, bargain it Sell, inito yc Sd. John Johnston. Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Patrick imhiy, Archibald Creige it Richard Watson totiieirand every of their Ifeirs. Lxecu- tors it .\dministrators, for ever: .\ certain tract of Land, Scitnate. lyin^it being in the Township of iMcchold. in the County it Province aforesd. BEGINNING at a Stake well lyes North, Xortii West it two Degrees more Northerly Sixteen Chaiii.s it three fourths of a Chain from Waltei JJentliills. north East Corner along Alexan- der Neipers line it from ye Said line !)7 lOntered iipon Publicly Record in Liljcr K folio 15:3!). ' ( F. folio r,:V.)]. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD tlie sd. Tract of Land c^ Premises with their t'v: every of tlieir Appertenances, unto them the Sd. John Johnston, Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Patrick Imlay, Archibald Creiji;e, and Kichard Watson, their and every of their Heirs, Kxecutrs. & Administrs. to & for the Use, benefit, t*t behoof of them ye Sd. .John Johnston, Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Patrick Imlay, Archibald Creiji'e and Kiciiaid Watson their iS;: every of their Heirs, Executrs. & Administrs. for ever YIELDINGr & PAY- ING therefore Yearly & every Year for ye Said Tract of Land unto liim ye Sd. Alex- ander Nepier, his Heirs & Assigns a corn of Peper oi- the \aluf thereof at or upon every '25th Day of March for ever hereafter in Lieu A: instead of all other Services & Demands i^ ye Sd. Alexander Nepier doth hereby for him, his Heirs, Executors & Adminstis. doth covenant, piomise. Grant & .Af^ree to t'v: \\ith yeSd. .lohn .lohns- ton, Peter Watson, Walter Ker, Patrick Imlay, Archibald Creige & Pichard Watt- son & their Heirs &c. that at ye time of the granting of ye Premises is Seized, of ye above Sd. Tract of Land of a Sure Perfect & Absolute Estate of Inheritance in ye Law, in fee Simple, & that ye Sd. Land is free from any former or other (irant, Joynture, Dowry, or huMnnbrance whatsoever So as to alter t-hange, chaige or make void the Same estate. IN WITNESS whereof the Sd. Alexander Nepier hath here- unto Set his hand iV' Seal ye Dav it Year above written. ALEXANDER NEIPER. L.S. Oil Iht reverse side the followiug Signed, Sealed t^ Delivered \ in the Presence of I John Rked. David Rhk. Joiix HKl'inuN .lunor. [This deed is written uii a large page of thick white i)aper. agreement and nienioraudum is written] : Before the signeing & sealing of this Deed the within Mentioned persons Doth all promise that them theire heirs and Euery of them shall use the said Land for a bu- ring Yard and to Kee]) a prisbteran Meeting and for No Otlier l^sethesade Alexan- der Nipper his heires lOxetor shall Not be troubled with No taueran Nor No Kesi- dentar on the said tract of Land Giuen Under our hands this twenty seuenth Day of March In the Year of Oure Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty Eight. WALTER KER. ARCHIBALD CREIGE. RICHARD WATSON. CHARLES GORDON. MEMORANDUM That on this twelfth day of November Anno Dom. 1741 David Rhe one of the within subscrib'd Evidences personally appeared Before Me Fenwick Lyell one of His Majesty 'sCouncill for the province of New .Jersey, who being sworn on the Holy ICvangelists did decdare and depose That he was present and Saw Alex- ander Neiper party to the within Instrument Sign Seal aiul as his voluntary act and Deed deliver the same to the use therein mention'd, and that he subset ilxl his Name as an Evidence thereof. Jurat die et anno supra dictis coram me. FENW'K LYELL. The within Deed is Recorded in the Secretary's ottice at Perth Amboy in Lib: F. No. 2. Page 5.'}5 iSzc and Examin'd. THOS. BARTOW^ Secy. APPENDIX. 369 "WHITE HILL MEETING HOUSE DEED OF SALE OR A DEED FOR WHITE HILL &c NEAR ROCKY BRIDGE AND WM. KER'S HOUSE THE ROAD BETWEEN THEM." Dated May i, 1731. [This deed from Win Ker is for the first acre of jjroiuid in old Tiiiiieiit cemett ry and on •which the iild church nuw stands ] Jj^IS I|VDE|VfJiJI^E Made this tirst Day of May in llic foiiitli Year of our Soverai^ii Lord Ceor^f tlie Second Over Great JJritain France & Ireland Kini>; ttc. Aiinocie Domini One Thousand Seven linndred & Tliirty One, Between William Ker of Freehold in the County of .Monmoutli iS: Fastern Di\ ision of the Province of New Jersey Veonian of the one Part, And Aaron INfatti.son, David Uhe, .lolui Hen- derson V- .Admrs. Doth Co\enaiit. ])roniise. Grant i*v: Agree to i^ with the Sd. .An. Alaltison David Rhe .In. Henderson SI. Ker their heirs i^ .Assigns by these presents in .Manner I'v form fol- lowing (vizi that at the time of the Sealing t'<: Deliveiy hereof he the Sd. William Ker is Lawfully Seized of the Sd. Lot of Lanil and .All & Singular pre mi.ses with the Ajjpurtenances of a good Defeat Determine or make ^'oid the Same And further he the Sd. William Ker doth Covenant Agree it )5ind him- self his heirs I'^xrs. Admrs. & every of them (irmly by these Presents To Wariant and forever Defend the Sd. Aaron Mattison Da\ id Rhe John Henderson argaine(l premises against any Just A Lawful Claim or Demand of any ])erson or persons whatsoever In Witness whereof he the Sd. William Ker hath hereunto set his hand t'v Seal the Day and Year first above Written 1731 Sealed and Delixcred in the Presence of William Ker William .McConchy The Mark of X Jo.shua Xiehols Noah (iates Seal [ ROYAL CHARTER OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES OF MONMOUTH COUNTY. ('TRAN'ri:n Fkb. 21, 1750. — • — . OEORGrE THE SECOND ))y the graee of Cod of (iieat I'.ritain, France I y « I and Ireland, King, Dt'fender of the i''aith \'c To all to whom tliese I " ■ I i)resents shall come, greeting : Whereas tiu' advancement of true — r~^ religion and virtue is ab.solutely necessary for the jjiomotion of the peace, order, ami i)ros])erity of the State ; And Whereas it is the duty of all Chris- tian princes and governors by the law of (iod to do all they can for the encourage- ment thereof ; And Whereas sundry of our loving subjects inhabiting witiiin the County of Monmonili within our Colony of New Jersey in belialf of themselves and others being of the Presbyterian Persuasion by their humlde petition presented to our trusty and well beloxed .lonathan llelcher, Esq. our ("aptain (jleneral and Cov- ernor in Chief in and over our Province of New Jersey tS-c Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same itc in Council showing That the petitioners aiul those of the sanu^ jjcrsuasion in the same County are very numerctus and consist of several churcOies and congregations that the most ad vantageous su))port of religion amongst them necessarily re(|uires that some persons among them should be incorporated as Trustees for the community that they may take grants of lands and chattels, thereby to ena])le the petitioners to erect and repair public buildings for the worship of God, and school houses and alms houses and for the maintainance of the ministry and poor of their churches and other oilices of piety and charity, and that the same Trustees may have power to let and grant the same under a public seal for the uses aforesaid, and that the sanu> Trustees may plead and Ite iiuDleaded in any suit touching tlu i)remises aiul have perpetual succession : Thatalsothe known loyalty of the petitioners and the Presl)yterians in ge!ieral to us their tirm affection to our person and government and the Protestant succession in our royjil house gave the petitioners liojtes of ;dl reasonable indulgence and fasor within the .same colony APPENDIX. 371 where the religions rijjhts of luankiiul are ,so liappily preserved ami where our equal grace and bounty to all our Protestant faithful subjects however diHering in opin- ion about lesser matters has hitherto been so sensibly felt and enjoyed, the said petitiom-rs therefore most humbly prayed our grant of an Incorporation to the petitioners by the name of THE TRUSTEES OF THE PRESBYTEEIAN CHURCH OF MONMOUTH COUNTY with all such powers eaiKieities and privileges us might be effectual in law for the purposes aforesaid, and tliat John Little, Jun., Christo- pher Longstreet, Jonathan Forman, Ks(|., John Anderson. Esq., James Robinson, John Henderson, Stephen Panglmrn, ICsij., Jvobert Imlay. and Toljias Polhemus might l)e the first Trustees, which petition signed with the names of a large num- ber of our faitliful and loving subjects l)elonging to the Prea))yt( rian churches and inhabiting within the said county, we being willing to grant KNOW YE that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion have willed, ordained, constituted, given and granted, and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do will, ordain, constitute, give and grant, that John Little, Jun., Christopher Longstreet, Jonathan Forman, Esq., John Anderson, Esq., Janu's Pobinson. John Henderson, Stephen Pangburn, Esq., Robert Imlay, and Tobias Polhemus from henceforth and their successors forever thereafter shall be and remain one body politic and coiporate in re facto ami nomine by the name of Tiic Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Monmouth County and them and their successors by the name of The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Alonmouth County one body corporate and in re facto and nomine really and fully, we do for us our heirs and successors erect, make, ordain, constitute, declare, and create by these presents and that by that name they shall and may have perpetual succession, and also that they and their successors by the name of The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Monmouth County be and forever hereafter shall be persons able in law to pur- chase, take, hold, receive, and enjoy any messuages, houses, buildings, lands, tene- ments, rents, ]}Ossessions, and other hereditaments and real estate in fee and forever or for term of life or lives or years or in any other numner so as the same exceed not at any one time the yearly value of seven hundred and lifty ])()unds sterling per annum beyond and above all charges and reprises the statute of mortmain or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding and also goods, chatties, and all other things of what kind or quality soever : and also that they and their successors by the name of The Trustees of the Presl)yterian Church of Monmoitth County shall and may give, grant, demise, assign, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or any of the messuages, houses, l)uildings, lands, tenenu-nts, rents, possessions, and any other hereditanu'nts and real estate and all their goods, chatties, and other things afore- said as to them shall seem meet at their own will and pleasure : and also that they and their successors by the name of '^I'he Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Monmouth County be and forever thereafter shall be persons able in law and ca}ia- ble to sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended in all courts and places before us our heirs and successors and before us ami any of the judges aiul justices, officers and ministers of us our heirs and successois in all and all manner of actions, suits, complaints, pleas, causes, matters, and demands whatsoever aiul of what kind or nature soexer in as full and ample manner and form as any of our other liege subjects of our said ])rovince being jiersons altle and capable in law can or may sue and be sued, implead and be im- pleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended, by any lawful ways and means whatsoever : and also that the said Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Monmouth County for the time being and their successors .shall and may forever hereafter have and use a common seal with such device or devices as they shall think proper for sealing all and singular deeds, grants, conveyances, contracts, bonds, articles of agreement, assiginnents, jiowers, authorities and all and singular their afYaiis and things touching or concei-ning the said cor|)oration : and l)y \irtue of these our letters jiatent it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Trustt-es of the Piesbyterian Church of Monmouth County and their successors for the time being as they shall see cause to brake, change, and new make the same seal, or any other common seal or seals when and as often as to them it shall seem convenient 372 HISTORY OF OLD TKNNENT. which Trustees by these ])reseiits iippointed as aforesaid sliall continue and remain the Trustee of the Presbyterian Ciiureh of ]\Ionnu)utli County with all tlie powers and audiorities aforesaid until llie lirst Tuesday in ()(;to))er next to eonie and until other 'I'rustees be dul_\- ideeted and chosen in their ])hices in sueli manner as herein after is directed : and we do further of our si)ecial urace, certain l, .">. I'Lxamiiie yrselves wlietlier ye be in the faith etc. 1779 February I l\om : H-1 There is thenfort' now no eoiHlemiiation to them etc. 5. John 1 1-6-1 am the way 6. I Thesalo-4, 3 For this is ye will of Ciod even ye sanctilieation preach at Capt Hankersons in ye eveninj>; 7. April IH. Acts 10. 29-33, I ask yon therefore for what intent ye have sent for me etc Tlie first sermon after 1 came as their minister. 8. 25 Zecharh 9-9 li'ejoice greatly () Dans^hter of Zion etc pre]mratiou for ye sacnit. 9. May 2d Luke 2;2-2(). Tliix Cup is the New Testament in my blood on Hacr'mt oeca'on. 10. ()th Isaiah 21-11, 12 The burden of Dama watchuian \vt of ye Night etc on Continental fast 11. 9tli 1 Thes: ,5, let us not sleej) as do others .fc I". M : L(mg, l-l(i Awake O Nortli wind etc. lO, 12. at Mr Snntii's C: ITajigai 2-7 I \\ill sli;d-l()(>l< unto me & lie sav'd etc A- P. M. 1 I'eter 2-1 to yt- yt believe lie is jirecious. 18. ser .lune otli 1 Peter 4-7 ye end of ail tliin.iiS is at etc a fiim ral ser. forJoliii lieard son of Zebnlon 20. (itli .lolin 1. 11- he canie unto his ow n etc .^c 1'. .M . I'rov. S. :!(! he yt sinneth auaiiist nie wronjietli his own soul 22. ]:i. 2 Chron. l>r)-24-25 .\n(l .hide & .Jerusalem Monined for .losiah etc at .lohn Kendriekson's funeral wiio w " killed in I)attle .t P. M. John '■)-7 Ye must be born a<;aiii. 2:-?. 19. .lames 4. 14, for \vt is youi- life, it is e\en a \a])our etc at^ Mr In: iiememher therefore from whence thou art fallen etc. & P. M: II eh. 11. 1. Now faith is the substance of thin<;s hojied for, etc. 27. 27. I>nke 10. 41-42 One thing is needful A P. M. 2 Cor. 11.21 have es- ponsetl yo to one husband yt I might present ,\o to X 29. .Inly 4tli .lohn Hi. of sin because they l)eiicve nor <>n me Two sermons 31. 11. Hong 5-2. lirst clause, I sleep but my heart vvaketh 33. IH. Sony: 5. 2 : :> Vis ye voice of ni\- ISeloved yt knocketh saying et<- -:). .My Spt shall not alhvaies Strive with Man 2 Sermons. ■38. 1st of .Vugust. Mutt: 5-20 Except your Righteousness exceed ye right of Scribes and Pha. etc. Sl P. M. 1 Cor'n 9. 24. So run that ye nuiy obtain 40. Aug't sth Matt. 11. 2S. Come unto me all ye that I^aljom- c^ arc heavy Laden & 1 will give yo rest & HP. M. Isai 55. (i- Seek ye tlie Lord while he may me found 42. 15th Song. C4iap. 1. 4- Draw nu% wc will run after thee: the King hath brought me into hisChambers: wc will be glad etc & P. M. Psni. 1 19. 54 Thy Statutes have been my .songs in the house of my pilgrimage. 44. 22. .\ Hong-5-V. IG-this is my Helovcd & tliis is my Friend and P. .M. (Jen; 17. 18 O that Ishmael might live before thee 46. 29. Isai. 32. 2 A man shall be as a hideing i)lace from the wind. A as a Covert from the Temi>est as rivers of water in a dry place etc Two Sermons 47. 28. Uev. 14. 13-Ble.ssed are ye dead yt die in ye Lord Preached at Saml Pipi)engeis Funeral. 49. Sei)t 5. Matt. 5, 34. Swear not at all 2 Sermons. 51. 12. I Pet. 1-15. be ye holy in all manner of Conversation. .V; P. ,M. Song 5: 16 he is altogethf r lovely. 53. 19. I .lohn :'.. 2. Now are we ye Sons of (Jod etc & P. M. .lolin 3. (^^. he \t bcleiveth not is condemned allieady 55. 2(!. Zc])hania 1. 12. I will Search .lerusaleni with Candle & P. M. 1 Cor 11. 2^. Let a man examine liimself .t so let him eatf)fyt I'.rcad .V- drink of that Cup. 56. tons ■■'uncral. 57. 3. K'om.5, H. God Commendclh his Love (ousinvl while w e w ere enemies X Died for us Sactanrt 376 HISTORY OF OLD THNNENT. oH. 5. Psalms :J!)-l'i. I am a Stiaii'ier ))ef()ie tlu'o & a Sojourner as all my fatiiers was at Miss .lolmstons funeial ()(). 10, Oct. Hel), \2, 1. Wherefoie scciiifi \si' also arc siiiroiiiKled with etc 2 Sermons (il. strive to enter ill at tlie Strait i;ate I'lmeiai of ( 'ai)t ('o\ enhoven'8 (Miihl C>;i. 1(1. Cor Ivxamint' \r own selves et< at Mr. Smiths <;:{. 17. This is ye will of (loil even vour Sanetification at Mr. Smith's (il. 'il. on \e I'arahle of ye imi>ortnnate Widow (if). :'.l. .lot). The eyes of the Lord are ri])()n the waies of Man and he seeth all hisgoing.s — (id. Nov'br 7, 'i Corn 5. 17. If an\ man he in X he is a new creature etc (i7. I 4. :! Corn. 5. riO Now then we are amha.ssadors foi- X asthoCod did beseech yo l)y us we pray yo in X stead etc. (iH. 11. Jonah 1. 4-(i But ye Lord Sent etc. (Hi. 2K. Prov. -J^-lith Train up a Child etc. 70. 'i. Strive to enter in ye Strit etc. at ye I'un'l of Mrs. .\iistin near S))ots- woorl ^ 71. Decemhc .l-.lohn o. :> \'erily, verily 1 say unto yo etc on a very stormy I)ay had hut Ki hearers 72. 0. .ludges ')-'2 & ','> Praise ye the Lord for ye aven,i;in. I:i. (4en. 5-24. And Enoch walked with God & he w not for God took him. 74. 19. Matt: 11. 12. The Kingdom of heaven Suffereth Violence & ye Violent take it by force 75. 20. Isai. 9. 0. for unto us a Child is born, unto us a Child is given 1778. Hi. .(an'y-lst .los' Choose \e this l>a\ whom yo will seive etc. To young Peo])le 77. I. The time past my SulHce for wherein we have wrote ye will etc. 7«. 9. Rev. 2. Behold 1 stand at ye door & knock if any man etc 79. UJ. Isai 48. 22. There is no peace for the wicked saith \v Lord 80. 2:5. Isai 40-1 ('omfort ye Comfort ye my ])eopie saith ye Lord etc. 81. I'.O. .lames 1. 22. I!ut be ye doers of ye Word et(^ 82. funr'l Mrs. .McKnight. 815. Feb'ry (!. I>,e'l. :j:)-ll. As 1 live saith ye Lord 1 haxc no j)leasure etc. 84. fun'l Mr. Walton. 85. i:;. .lolin l-i:; Which were born not of blood noi- of ye will of ye llesli etc. 80. llag-2. 7. 1 shake all Nat. etc at iMr. Dyes 8(). 20. I Cor: !!. Ki & 17. wt. know ye not yt ye are ye Temj)les of God etc. >^7. 27. .lerem'h 2. 19. Thine own w ickedness sliall correct thee & thy backslid- ings etc. 88. March 5. Psm. 119-59. 1 thought on my waies etc - 89. 12. Psm 1 19-174. I longed for thy salvation, O Lord thy Law ismy delight— 91. 19. i:phessans 0: v. 10-IH on ye Christian Warfare 92. 2(i. .lohn 10-8. And w'li he is come he will re))rove ye wld of Sin (te. 93. .\pril 2 Psm 119-9(i- I have seen an end of all i)erfection but tliy Com't is exceed— g broad. 94. 9tli Kj)hesi's 2, 8. By grace ye are saved thro yiace & y't not of yr selvesetc APPENDIX. 377 i).">. \G. Phillip 2. 12-1;)- Work out your own .salva'ii with fear i*v: tieinhliii;^ for it (Jod yt worketh in yr etc. \)7. 2:5. Hosea 4. IT. Ephraim is joined to Idols let liim alone 98. 2(!. Jerenii'h ',i-2?>. Truly in vain i.s Sall'oin looked for from yo hils and multitude of Mountains Truly Sal'n is in ye Lord our (iod Cont'l Fast 1)9. :>(). Hel). 1. 14. Are they not all Ministrin,u Spirits etc. 100. ^lay 2. Heh. 12. 1. Let us run with patience ye race etc at IScd minster. 101. 7. Zach. 1:5. 7. .\ wake () Sword etc. 102. 11. Kev. 22. 17. .\nd ye S]iirit i*v: ye Ihide say eonu^ etc. Sacrauu'ntal. 10:!. 21. Ha.. I'ar'lile of ye prodi<,''l t*i P. .M. K'om. 7, 4. Vealso are dead to the Law. 111. June IS. Luke lo-Par'hle of ye Prodi'l ^t P. M. Koni. S-if Cod he for us who can he against us 112. .lune 20, Week Day at Mr. Thos Thomson's Pom. 1. S-there is therefore now no Condemnation etc. 114. June 2."')-Lnke l.")-Par'l)I of ye Prod, .t P. .M. Psm. 1 19. 114. 41iou ait my hidiuii Place -ye Kighteous into life Eternal 12:). 2!J. Matt, thy will be done on l^arth as it is in heaven .v.- P. M. Ephess'n 5-14, Awake thou yt sleepest 125. :!(). Matt. 0. Cive us this Day our daly I'.read. ,vc P. M. Psm. 1 19. 2. F>les.sed are they yt kee]) his Testimonies, thatseek iiim withyc wiioleheart August. 127. 7. Matt. (i. 12-.\nd forgive us our debts as we forgive our etc. & P. i\L Psm. 1 19. (i!) I am a Conii)aiiion of them that fear thee & of them yt keep tliy i)recepts 129. 14. Matt. 0. P]. Lead us not into Temtation i). 12. I am a stianger iV sojouiiu'r as all my fathers were. 1(!0. 30 Titus 1-lG- They profess vt they know (iod but in works deny him be- ing abominable. The Vear 17S1. 101. .lauu'y 7. Song 2. 14 () My Dove yt art in ye clefts of the rock etc. I(i2. 14. h'om. .-*. 3i). Nor any other Creature shall l)e able to seperate from ye Love of (lod w' is in X our Lord. I(i3. Lzek'l :]3- As I live saith ye Lord I have no pleasure in tlu^ Death of the Wiked l)ut that the wicked turn from his way t.^ live etc. 1()4. 28. lleb: 11. 1. Faith is the .sul)stance of things hoped for & ye evidence of things not seen 105. Feb. 4. Mr. Wilson Preached. l(i(i. 11. Song. 4. 11 Thy lips O my Spouse drop as ye honey, honey i^ milk are under etc. 1()7. IS h'om. 13. 11. it is high time to awake few people Feb'y. 1()S. 25. Ihb. 2. 4 but ye just shall li\e by his faith. l()i). March 4 Isai. 1 . 5. (i. the w hole Ik ad is sick \- the whole heart is faint etc. 170. 11. l.'om. 7. 21. I lin then a law that when 1 would do good evil is ))rcsent w ith uu' APPENDIX. 379 171. 18. Matt: 28. :',7. o .I(>ni8:irin .Icriisiilcin tho yt killest the Prophets etc. 172. 24. 173. April 1. Col. 'A. 11. Christ is all .V- in all 174. H. Tsai. r)2-:{-Ye have sold \ rs. for iiou<;ht t^ ye shall he redeemed with't nujiiey. 175. 15. Ileh. l()-2(t l!y a new and livini;- way 176. 22. John — He tliat doeth righteousness is riuhteous 29. was sick Mr. Fisli preached- - May 177. (i. Haijgai. 2. 7. i will shake etc 178. 13. Song-he broujiht me into his Banqnitini; lioiise I'c his Banner over ine \\as Love 179. 19. Be ye also ready — fune'l of .Mrs. I'olly WicolT. 181. 20. Isai: Wiiat could 1 lia\c done tt) my vineyard, mort^ y n 1 have done. 183. 27. Jnne. 185. 3. 187. 10. 189. 17. K.xod. 20. 1 Command \- P. M. .Matt. But they uvm\v li.nht of it. 191. 24. 2d Command i*t r. M. Rev. he that overcometh sliall inherit all thiui^s & I will l)e his God. 193. July 1. 3 Command. »!t P. M. Mr. Wilson preaclied. 195. 8. 4 Conim d & P. M. .Matt. 22. 5. But they made lii-ht of it 197. 15. 4 Com d it P. M. except ye repent ye shall all likewise ])erish. 199. 22. 5 Command it P. M. This is ye Love of God if we keep his Comm ds. 201. 29. 5 Com d & P. M. Sony- 4 120 : (Jome witli me my spouse, from Lel)anon with me from Lelianon etc. August. 203. 5. Exo. : 20. 13. Thou shalt not kill. & P. M: ia'cle: 12. 1. Remem'hr thy Creator in ye Days of thy youth. 204. 12. Exod. 20. 14. Thou shalt not commit adultery & P. M. .Mr. Rue preached. 206. 19. Exod. 20. 15. Thou shalt iu)t steal & P. M. John 16. 8 & w'u lie is come he shall reprove ye world of sin 208. 26. Exod. 20. 16. Thou .shalt not bear false witness a 209. Septeniher2d Exo:20. 17. Tliou shalt notcovet. & P. M. 11 Cor. 13. 5.— Examine yourselves etc. 211. 9. Lee. of Rom. S. 1-9- Sc P. .M. preach'd .lohn II. 6. I am ye way. 214. 16. Sacram't at Allentown. Saturday II Cor : 13. 5. Examine yrselves, etc. Sab. M. Col. 1. 19-in him should all fnlness dwell, '& P. M. John 1 1-6. I ani ye way. 215. 23. Song 5- 1 . 1 am come into my garden my sister etc. Sacrament. 216. 29. Song fountains of gardens well of Living Water it streams etc Saturday at Mr. Smiths. 217. :;0. Sabbath Psm. 119. Ihon art my p()rtion O (!od . llajijiai ;i. 7. i1' I will shake all nations etc •J-Jl. 1 I. I. tike 22. 20. This Cup is ye N Testament in my blood & P. M. I'sm. 117. Thou art my portion O God. 222. 1.'). .lolm. 1 am ye way. At Bedminster Sac't. 221). 21. 11 Cor. i:>. IT). Kxamine yr selves. 221. '2^. I^ye'l t*v: ye glory of ye Ijord went up from off ye Chenihims to ye 'I'lu'csliold of ye lionse. 225. Note this sermon I jneached at Prep, at Mr. Bmitli Cranr'y t22(). November 3. The harvest is ])assed ye summer is ended I'v: we are not saved. 10. iMr. Iveue preaehed. 227. 17. 22S. 21. ye time ])ast may siitlice for for wherein you have wrote ye will of ye (Jentiles. 229. 21. Koni. It is liiiili time to awake out of slcc]). fun 1 of Lains Child — J)eecii\ber. 230. I Phill : 1 : 23. for I am in a strait l)etwix two ha\einjr a desire to depart i^ be with X wc is far better, funu 1 of Mrs. Forman 231. 2. Matt. 5. 20. except your righteousness exceed ye rigliteousness of ye Scribes & Pha s ye shall in no case enter into ye kingdom of heaven. AUTOGRAPHS. Auto<^ra])lis are intere.sting and suggestive studies, and furnish corrob- orative aids to the careful and accurate genealogist. Over 200 photo- graphic facsimiles are given on the following pages. The first, second, and third plates are reproductions from the three pages of the subscription paper used in gathering the funds to build the present Old Tcunent edifice. The 3 photographs, from which these 3 })lates were made, were taken by L. R. Cheeseman. For further facts, in studying these 3 plates, see pages 46 and 178. The fourth plate here given presents the autographs of some earl}' Scotch settlers in Monmouth Co. These were collected b\' James Steen, Katon- tovvn, N. J., who had them photographed from original documents, chieflj'- wills, on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Trenton, N. J., and this list shows autographs made between the jears jjco and 1720. The patch- work arrangement was put together by F. R. Symmes. The student should use a reading glass in studying these plates of auto- graijhs. '^^r. '/f u^:^^: 'f >A 6 ■ A ■4^ 1'/'/^/ ^i^.- .'r'?. 4-H ^-f a/ tc^ ./c //u nc4. /' / / ; r .j';a7 2 4^jnxry^ <■■ 17 2. / ', / 1 ^" 7- /<^ ^;^ ^7 /.t 5'., ^■.\, J-viMS t/ r 3 1/^ '-'' -'z '^■x fi <.^aft^ r I ^'i ci.^ C ielic,-/k'^ I €'■■/ ' (^^9^^ />■ ll\ctc'- /}•"-"''/ ••^'•'^'- ^ c? .■?J-. c W;^.p/a^^:>,,^.A I ^vjz^c^;, ^^^' v.«, -- kKI'' i } >■ ^■^■'■■'' V-^ '.y*-jm .^y'f r^%fj „—. cy'-cf. '\^^ux„-t,^:t7f^ i ' f '^'^•^''■' yy-^'^'-^^-/ ?:z./^.< ^//^^'■^f<•. !• -i-^ ^ »<7 7^> « <},IU/r>- fnUl APPENDIX. 385 DPXXA RATION OF TRUST. ( In the chapter oil ' Tlie 1 lUl Parsonage " reference is macit to the efforts of the coiiffrega- tiou to secure the parsonage farm in legal and contimial po'^session. The olil record book of the congregation (still preserved) gives an extended and complete accoiinl of this matter writ- ten in John Henderson's hand. The record, as copied out and here preseiiteii. begins at the point iminediatel}' following tlie statement of the pnrchase of the farm for /"50"(see on page 53) It will be noticed here that many of the words and parts of words are missing; they could not be read because of the stained, worn and broken condition of the pages in tlie old record book. This copy was carefully made and compared by F. R Synimes.] "And John Henderson Drew the Aiticles of Sale and was J)esii('d to Draw the Deed in Convenient Time whicli he Did & put Mr. Forinans & Mr. Craijjs Name — the Deed & left a Blank to put in two other persons Names of Mr. Ctimmings & Mr. Rhe's because Sd. Cnmminu i^ li'lie were & he tho't itimjiroiier for them to make Instruments of i^ he jiarties in Hotli lUit when tliey Met to Hijjn ■ Henderson's l\easons eonld prevail nothing- i!ut tlie Deed was the above Named four \- the full Consideration of live pounds ])ut in. Aj-ainst which the Sd. Henderson protested All the people of the Con'he t'v .lohn Hender- son to the eldershi]). see ])a.ne .">;?). "Second Tuesday in .March ITIJo-fi The above Purchars and Some at the House of .John Fenton to Consider c'^ See whether the Due would make the next payment & when they took found none from Sd. Henderson then De- manding his & gave liim liberty (without interruption whicli he nev — to give them ; Shewed how the Method they had taken the whole De- sign of the Purchase & that If he Plantation Secured according to the Inten- tion of the Congregation who paid their Money and the U.se they Designed it for viz. for a Continual Parsonage for a Presbyterian Minister he was as Ready as any to pay his Share. l)ut if that was not done as he could not See they were likely to do it by the methods they followed he Still adhered to his former protest. After further Opening the Matter the .Majority were Convinced by his Ix'easons tSi inie- diately Complyed & he being (luickly going to New York (iave him Money to give to Mr. Smith the Lawyer there for his Direction (K: Assistance how to Secure the Sd. Plantation for the Use Designed which ace'ordingly he did and laid the whole mat- ter before Sd. Mr. Smith iK: Gave him the Money who undertook the Same who ac- cordingly Sent a Letter to Mr. Tennent with Instrument of Sale & Trust therein Inclosed which Letter & Instruments' are as followeth viz. Rev. Sir — New York :51th .March ITIUJ. I Send herewith the Deed to the Trustees & their Declaration of the trust which I have (Contrived in the best manner — ould to grrard it against the atlvantages that have heretofore — n taken. 1 don't See how in tliis way tlie end proposed can be — ed unless the Elders i^ Deacons in whose Hands the Secret -- is Lodged Should be so unfaithful as to betray that Confidenc^e --eh Iiereby is reposed in them, l)nt this I hope there will never be any — son to fear. The Reading of the Declaration of the trust — ill Shew the design of it i'<: it may be from theme Collected that the — state in Law w ill descend to tlie Surviving Trustees & his — eirs i^ that the jiower & Authority to Appoint the I'scs of trust will ultimately centre in the Ser- viving I'.lder or Deacon cS: his Heirs wherefore it will be ]iro])ei when the — t is in Sucii hands or by tlie Death of the Trustees like — to fall into Such hands as will not be convenient that the — ing I'Mders i^ Deacons Do ap])nint a Conveyance to New t^ then that the New Trustees nudet\\ e Archibuid C!rai,i; and Jonathan Forman l]s(|uires and David Ul)eand Cumining Gent, all of Freehold in the County of Monmouth in Eastern Division of the ProviiKH^ of New .Jersey of the one John Anderson of the County of Monmouth Ksqr. and Peter of the County of Middlesex (ient. of the other part witnes — tiiat they the Said Archibald Craig and Jonathan Forman and liheand Robert Cununinji for diverse good causes and Co — and also for the Sum of live Shillings to them in hand the ensealing and delivery of these Presents by them .Joliu .\ndeison iind Peter (iordon the receipt whereof tli — Arcliibald Craigand Jonathan Forman, and David Piie and Cumming do lierel)y acknowledgcand tiieniselvea — -11 Sattislied Contented and paid And th— very part and parcell thereof do fully clearly and Absolute Exonerate and Dischargi^ them the Said John Anderson and (iordon their Heirs I']xecutors Administrators and Fvery of them for ICver by these Presents Have granted bargained and Sold Aliened Enfeoffed Released (Conveyed and Contirined And by tliese Presents do fully Clearly and Ab- solutely (Jiant Hargain and Sell Alien Enfeoffe Release Convey and Conlirm unto them the Said .John Anderson and Peter Clordon their Heirs and Assigns for Ever .\11 that tract of i>an(l Seituate Lying and being in tlie County of Monmouth afore- said betwixt Spotswoods .Middle Prook and liis Sontli Pidok Sui)pos((] to Contain One Hundred and Fifty .\cres be the Same more or less Beginning ^^'lu•re the two brooks doth meet and running up the Middle Prook Eighty Chains thence South West and by West and three Degrees more Soutlierly about Sixty Chains to the South lirook And thence as the Said South Piook runs about I'^ifty chains to the place where it lirst began Bounded Southerly and and Northerly l)y the aforesaid Spotswoods mid and South liroolarns Stal)les Orchards fcnciiiiis feedings Pastures Woods L'nderwoods Trees Waters Water Courses W'atei falls I'oiids Pools Pits lOasements ProlittsComniodities Liber- ties AiUantages ii'o\aities franchieses fjnoluments llereditamenlsand .\))puitenan- ces v\hatsoe\er to tiie Same belonging or in any\\ise t]iereuntoai)peitainin,ii .\nd also -I the Fstate RightTitle Interest possession projierty — laim and Demand Whatsoever of them the Said .Arcliibald — laig and Jonathan Forman and David K'lieand K'obert Cummiiigand their Heirs in and to the Same orany i)artor parcell thereof witii tiie Reversion and Reveisions lemainderand remainders thereof To Have and to Hold the — id Tract of Land and (iranted and Paigiiined Premises — tii their and i;\erv of their Ki;;hts Members and .\])i)Uite—es unto them the Said John .^mh^ison and Peter (ionlon tlii-ir and .\ssigns for ICver to the only i)roper I'se benelite and — f -f them tlie Said John .Anderson and Peter Cordon their Assigns for Kver .And they the Said Archibald Craig and .lonathan Forman and David Rhe and Robert Cnmming by for thenis(dves their Heirs ICxeeutors and Administra '- — nant Promise Crant and .Agree to and with the Said John and Peter (iordon APPENDIX. 387 their Heirs and Assijrns that they tli Craig and Jonathan Fornian and David Rhe and Robert Cumniing Notwithstanding any Act matter or tiling whatso- ever Committed or wittingly or willingly SuiTered by them to at the time of the Ensealing and Delivery of these Pres and Stand Lawfnllyand Rightfully Seized of and in all and the before hereby (J ranted or intended to be Granted Pre their and Every of tlieir Appnrtenances of a good Sure perf full absolute and indefeazable Estate of Inheritance in Simple without any manner of Condition or Limitation of or Uses power of revocation or any other matter or thing to alter Change Charge Defeat Determine or make Void Estate In witness Whereof the Parties to these Presents hereunto iuterchangealdy Set their Hands and Seals the Day year first above written. Archibald Craige Sealed and De]i\ ered in the Presence of us Jonn. Forman John McGallird William Cowenhoven. David Rhe Robert Cumming Here foUoweth a Record of the Declaration of Trust for the Above Deed &c. JO f\\\ (?l7rlstiar> people to whom these — Sents Shall Come We John An- derson of the County mouth l^scjr. & Peter Gordon of the County of Mid- dle — ■ — tleman Send Greeting Whereas by Indenture beari — Date the Eight Day of ISIay in the Ninth Year Reign of Our Soveraign Lord George the Second — the Grace of God of Great Brittain France & King Defender of the Faith &c. Anno(|e. Domi 17150 Made Between Archibald Craig & Jon — Forman Esqrs. & David Hhe & Ro])ert Cunmnng — Freehold in the County of Monmouth in the Ka — Division of the Province of New Jersey of Part & us the Said John Anderson of Monmouth Esqr. & Peter Gordon — ddlesex Gentleman of the other Part Witnesseth they the Said Archibald Craig & Jonatlian For- man & David Rhe & — bert Cumming for diveise good Causes & Considerations & also for the of five Shillings to them in hand paid before the Ensealing and — elivery thereof by them the Said John Anderson & Peter Gordon The — eceipt whereof they the Said Archibald Craig & Jonathan Forman and Rhe & Robert Cumming did thereby acknowledge & themselves to be — th fully Sattisded Con- tented & paid & thereof & of & from Every & parcel thereof did fnlly Clearly & Absolutely acquit Exonerate t^t Discharge us the Said John Anderson t^ Peter Gordon our heirs Ex — tors .Vdministratois i^ Every of them for iOver by the Same Writing — ad granted bargainded & Sold Aliened EnfeotTed released Conveyed tt Conliinied & thereby did fully Clearly & Absolutely Grant Bargain & Alien Enfeoffe release Convey ^ Confirm unto us the Said .lohn Anderson & Peter (Jordon our Heirs & Assigns for Ever All That Ti'actof Land Scituate Lying & being in the County of Monmouth aforesaid betwixt Sp'itswoods Middle brook & liis South brook Supposed to Contain One Hundred and Fifty Acres l)e the Same more or less Beginning; where the Said two IJrooks meet tt running up the Middle Rrook lOighty Chains Thence South West iV by West <'t three Degrees more Southerly about Sixty Chains to the South I'.rook thence as the Said South Ihook runs about fifty Chains to the — e where it began Bounded Southerly & Northerly by the -esaid Spotswoods Middle & South Hrooks & Easterly by Some land belonging to Several ])ersons Together with all ct all — ner of Houses r.uildings Edifices liarns Staljles Orchards fencings feedings |)astures Woods underwoods Trees Waters Water Courses Water fall S))riugs ])()nds ])0 ds pitts Easements ])rofits Connnoditics Liber- ties Advantages Royalties I'ranchises Emoluments hereditamentsand Ai»])nrtenanee8 whatsoever to the Same belonging or in any Wise thereunto Appertaining and Also all the Instate Right 'I'ille Interest possession jiroperty Claim tS: D(Muand what- soever of them the Said Archibald Craig iK: Jonathan Forman Rhe t'v: Robert Cumming & their 1 leirs in ^ to the Same or or paicel thereof with the r(\ ersion & reversions Remainder thereof To Have and 10 Hold the Said Tract of Bargained Premises with their & Every of their — urtenances unto ustheSaid .Jolin Anderson ct & Assigns for I'^ver 'J'o the Only jnoper use Benefit & behoof of us the Said John Ander-sou & Pete — Heirs & Assigns for Ever 388 HISTORY OF OLD TENNP:NT. as by the .Same Indentures rel — tliereunto had may moic iuUy Appear And Whereas Conveyance was made to us the Said John Anderson t'v: Pe & our Heirs to the intent that we & our Heirs ShouUl of tlui I'remises with their A))i)nrtenanees to and for — • puposes as Hhall from time to time he Lim- itted t^ Appo IChU'rs t'v; Deacons of the I'reshyterian Church of Freehohl aforesaid & no other Now Therefore KnoW Y Presents that we tlie 8aid John Andeison & Peter (Jordon I »eehue i^ A.u,ree that we and Our Heirs will from h- — Stand Seized of i^ interested in the al)ove y 1). \aii Derveer I'eniiif, Frceliold, X. .1. John Perine of Monmouth Co. had land adjoining Hoffman's cemetery- at Englishtown, where John & his wife are bur His will was probated April 19, 1779. He md. . «!v: had 10 children : JOHN b. Oct. 20 1722, d. Apr. 2(), 1804. HP:NRV d. Aug. 18, 1785. JAMES d. about 1816. DANIEL. JOSEPH b. 1733 d. Sep. 4, 1791. Wn.LIAM. MARGARET md. Wilson, 6 children. REBECCA md. Joseph Story, 4 children. HANNAH md. Wm. Dey. ANNIE md. James Abrams. John Perrine (John) b. Oct. 20, 1722 d. Apr. 2(), 1804 bur. at Hills, md. June 3, 1755 Mar}' Rue h. March 17. 1736 d Apr. 18, 1824 bur. at Old Tennent; had 7 children : ANN b. Mav 14, 1757- REBECCA b. Aug. 3, 1759. JOHN b. March 30, 1762 d. Nov. 17, 1848- HANNAH b. Apr. 28, 1765. PETER b March 3, 1768 d, Sep. 6, 1846. MATTHEW b. May 19. 1770 d. 1809. JOSEPH b. Oct. 28, 1775 d. Aug. i, 1S21. Ann Perrine (John, John) b. May 14, 1757 md. Wm. Johnson had 2 children : WILLIAM md. Lydia dau. Capt. David Baird. CATHERINE md. Wm. Gaston s. Lydia. Rebecca Perrine (John, John) h. Aug. 3, 1759 md. John Rue of Matcha- ponix had 3 children : JOSEPH. ISAAC. JOHN. John Perrine (John, John) b. Mar. 30, 1762 d. Nov. 17, 1848 bur. at Old Tennent, owned large tract of land now the residence of Louis Ryiio : md. Aug. 5, 1781 his first w. Ann Stout b, Aug. 12, 1761 d. Dec. 28, 1822 bur. at Old Tennent dau. David Stout and his w. Catherine (Barclay), had 9 children : JOHN b. July 22, 1782. DAX'ID b. [an ib. 4, 1862 bur. al i'errine- ville, dau. AUi.son, had 8 children : ALLISON P:LY b. 1805 d. Feb. 6, 1881 md. Mis.s Mary Patter.son. BARCLAY md. ist. Theod.sia , 2nd Mary Hampton. ELEANOR T. md. \Vm. T. MILLS. JOHN RUE b'jan. 27, 1812 d. Feb. 27, 1896 md. March 10, 1842 Jane YanDorn 4 children. LP;WIS C. h. Sep. 15, 1815 d. Sep. 24, 1889 md. Annie E. Pr.Ut b Jan. 1823 d. May 2, 189s. 3 children. SARAH .ANN b. 1818 d. Dec. 27, 1841 md John T. Miii.sl JA?*IES ANDERSON md. Rebecca Ann Combs4chiidren. ACHSAH b. 1823 (1. Feb. 9, 1827. David Perrine (John, John, John) b. Jan. 10, 17S4 d. Aug. 4, 1843 bur. at Perrineyille md. Mch. 31, 1808 Phoebe Baird b. Nov. 14, 1790 d. Dec. ij, 1855 bur. at Perrineville dau. David >S: L\dia (Tapscot) Ga.ston Baird, had 12 children : LYDIA ANN b. Jan. 21, 1809 d. July 1882 md. \Ym. Snovvliill 3 chil- dren. JOHN D. b. Apr. 3, 181 1 d. May 31, 1892 md. Sep. 5, 1833 Mary Matilda Mount b. Oct. 1814 d. Feb. 16, 1902 bur. at Old Ten., dau.' Peter. MARY b. Apr. 13, 1813 d. Nov. 30. 1836. DAVID CLARK b. at Clarksburg Oct. 20, 1816 d. July 6,^1888 bur. at Old Ten- nent md. Feb. 5, 1851 Hannah Matilda Vanderveer b. June 4. 1829 d. Mch. 15, 1900 buried at Old Ten. dau. David I. tS: his w. ]\Iary (Cono- ver), of the 5 children 4 are bur. at Old Ten. William Conover b. Apr. 16, 1855 d. May 6, 1856. John Rhea b. May 2t,. 1857 d. Mch. 23, 1861. Mary Conover b Apr. 17, 1863 d. Feb. 5, 1873. Arthur D. b. Apr. 28, 1868 d. Aug. 13. 1869. D. Vanderyeer IS still living. ALFRED b. Sep. 14, 1819 d. Dec. 14, 1879 md. Elizabeth C. More b. Dec. 20, 1824 d. ]\Ich. 29, 1899. 9 children. REI BAIRD b. Sep. 18, 1820 d. Oct. 29, 1829. DEBOR.AH ELY b. July 23. 1822 d. Mch. 19, 1893 md. 1st Richard Mount 2 children : 2nd Gilbert WoodhuU Mount b. (^ct. 11, 1821 d. Dec. 29. 1S94. DeLaFAYIvTTE b. July 19. 1824 d. Noy. 11, 1829. CAROLINP:b. Feb. 13, 1826 d. Apr." 1861 md. Jan. u. 1844 (Gilbert Woodhull Mount b. 1821 d. 1894. 7 children. CHARLES b. Sep. 29. 1829(1. Apr. 10. 1872 in N. Y. City, md. Jan. 5. 1858 Miss Maria A. Matlock d. Aug. 3, 1901 in N. Y. City, both buried at St. Louis. Mo. EDWIN A.'STEVICNS b. May >, 1832 d. Nov. 1881. MARCiARET COOK md. & has 3 children". William I. Perrine ( John, John, John) 1). 1786 nid Miss Sara Jobs, had ii children : CHARLES b. Jan. 20, 1809 d. May 13, 1895 md. ist w. Hannah \\. b. Jan. 29. 1816 d. May 13, 1852. child Mary H. b. Jan. 23, 1849 d. .Aug. 20, 18^0 : md. 2nd \v. Cornelia lirown b. Oct 24, 1822 d. Oct. 18. i8s8, child "Cornelia Brovyn b. Oct. 17, 1858, d. Feb. 10. 1859 JOHN^J. b. .Aug. 30, 1819 d. Dec. 2^ 1900 md. .Margaret \'oorhees b. 1819 d. Apr. II, US85, dau. Peter, 9chirdren. WILLIAM H. DAVID M. b. Dec. 25, 1812 d. Mch. 26, 1895 md Martiia Des, 2 children. RHD- FORD b. Jan. 25, 1825 d. June 30, 1903. ANN md. John \V. Davis. 394 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. LEWIvS nid. Hupheniia. CATHKRINK d. Aug:. 22, 1904 md. John H. Johnson. GEORGK B. b. Oct. 1834 d. Jan. 31, 1900 nid. Margaret A. Dey d. Ma}- ib. 15, 1877 N. Y. vState, md. Peter W. Dey, 2 children. PEPER J- b. Apr. 22, 1794 d. Nov. 27, 1845 Root, Montgomey Co. N. Y. md. A.nn Carson, 11 children. JOSEPH b. Aug. 5, 1796 d. June 30, i86r md. Nov. 28, 1822 Sarah Parks b. Nov. 20, 1801 d. Oct. 30. 1877 Root N. Y., 7 children. P;N0CH b. Jan. 12, 1799 d. Apr. 26, 1882 Root, N. Y. md. Julia Conklin Carson b. Oct. t,\. 1813 d. Dec. 11, 1876, 2 children. MARGARliT b. Mch. 15, 1802 d. vSep. 9, 1876 md. Dec. 3, 1821 Isaac Walker, 12 chil- dren. JOHN b. Sep. 23, 1804 in Root", Montgomey Co., N. Y. d. Jan. 13, 1898 in Ripon, Wis. md. FJi/.abeth DeCiraw (Sarah Degraff)?. II children. William Perrine (Joseph, John) md. Jan. 14, 1786 PUizabeth Anderson b. May 3, 1774 dau. Capt. John & Anna Lloyd Anderson, sworn date of will Apr. I, 1823, 2 children: HANNAH. MARCiARIvT. John Perrine (Joseph, John) b. June 15, [771 d. P'eb. 24, 1842 bur. at Hill's yard, md. .'\nna Anderson, b. Oct. 14, I775d. Sep. 23, 1849 dau. Capt. John & Anna Lloyd Anderson, i)ur. at Hill's formerly vStory's burying ground near Finglishtown, N. J., 10 children: 39^ HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. JOSFll^H I. b. Apr. 23, 1794 d. May 9, 1841 md. Hannah Bowne Ander- son d. Oct. 20, 1863 dau. Major John Lloyd Anderson (S: Mary Rue An- derson, 5 children. GERTRUDE b. May 2, 1796 d. Aug. 14, 1833 nid. Feb. 19, 1815 Charles Clarke b. Sep. 9, 1794 d. Nov. 30, 1872 .s. Benjamin of Trenton, 8 children. JOHN b. Nov. 7, 1798 d. Jan. 29, 18S4 nid. March 17, 1830 Sarah I). Applegate b. July 19, 1809 dau. Thomas (S: Sarah Baird Applegate, 6 children. ANNIE b. Nov. 12, i8o(.) d. July 9, 18^6 bur. at Old Ten. md. Robert E. Craig b. July 31, 1793 d. Apr. 28, 1877 bur. at old Ten., 9 children. CATHERINE b. Dec. 17, 1803 d. July 23, 1843. the 2nd w. Major John Perrine (John, John) b. Mch. 30. 1762 d. Nov. 17, 1848, both bur. at Old Ten., 6 chil- dren. ROBERT b. Feb. 28, i8c6 d. Jan. 9, 1892 md. ist w. Annie F-li/.a Smith, 3 children, md. 2nd w. Mrs. Lucinda Miller, 2 children, md. 3rd \v, Mrs. Ida Lucas. ELIZABFn'H b. June 19, 1808 d. Jan. 20, i8s2 md. Lewis Burlew of Union Springs, N. V. d. Oct. 16, 1S74, 9 children. MARGARET b. Oct. 28. 18 rod. Apr. 8, 1826. LFZWIS. WILLIAM b. Aug. 31, 1815 d. Dec. 21, 1895 bur at Hill's md Jan. 4, 1838 1st w. Harriet T. Baker b. May 25, i8i4d. Oct. 7, 1854, 6 children; md. Dec 25, 18562nd \v. Rachel W. Dye b. Nov. 14, 1819 d. Feb. 11, 1881, 2 children. Margaret Perrine (Joseph, John; md. Feb. 15, 1798 Henry Diilentash by Wm. Ayers. Henry I. Perrine (Josei)h, John) b. May 17, 1776 d. Julv 19, 1828 bur. at Old Ten. md. Margaret b. Oct. 3, 1778 d. Jan. 20, 1857 bur. at Old Ten. [Note: One Henry Perrine Jr. md. Margaret Herbert of Freehold June 2, T799 by Rev. John Woodhull.] g children: DANIEL. HERBERT. JOSEPH. HENRY. JOHN. MARIA. DOROTHY ANN md. John Burtis Stout, he d. Feb. 21, 1898, 2 children. MARGARET md. Samuel Longstreet of New York. MATILDA md. Cooper Mount. William Perrine (John) md. 1763 6 children: william. matthew. john. daniel. catherine. ri<:becca. Matthew Perrine (Wm., John) b. Nov. 6, 1767 d. Sep. 28, 1824 md. June 12, 1798 Hannah Morford b. Nov. 19, 1770 d. Aug. 23, 1849, 5 children. THOMAS MORFORD b. 1799 d. Aug. i, 1874 md. Feb. 21, 1821 Elea- nor Cook b. 1799 d. Apr. 12, 1883 dau. Genl. Cook, 3 children. F:LF:AN0R b. Dec. 25, 1800 d. July 2, 1877 md. Jo.seph I. Rue b. Feb. 14. 1794 d. Feb. 2S, 1861, 6 children. REBPX'CA ? ESTHER H. ? WILLIAM M. ?~ Note: The children of Joseph vStory (S: Reljecca Perrine (John) were JOSEITI d. Oct. 14, 1828 aged 74 vrs. 6 mos. 13 da. WILLIAM. DANIEL c\: p:LIZAPETH APPLEGATE. Henry I'erine of Cranburv, will recorded Mch. 7, 1753, possil)ly the brother of John Ferine who d. 1779. Henry nul. Martha -, had 8 children: HENRY b. lulv 22, 17^) ANTHONY. NANCY. JOHN. WILLIAM 1). 1744. j()SP;PH. MARTHA. JAMES b. 1752. Henry Ferine b. July 22, 1730 d. 1818 at Auburn, N. Y. "of medium Stat- ure, round slightl}- florid face, dark full blue eyes and dark hair" ovs-ned GENEALOGICAL NOTEvS. 397 land adjoiniiiij Tennent ch. now in possession of Dr. Isaac S. Long, & ad- joining lands in all abont S: Sarah (James) McKnight, mar. license dated Sep. 18, 1765, they had children : ALICE b. Dec. 2, 1788 d. Feb. 22, 1864 md. 1808 Joseph W. Conover b. Aug. 3, 1786 d. May 2. 1849 s. Wm. P. Covenhoven b. Aug. 13, 1735 d. Feb. 14, 1823 & Altia Jewell b. 1744 d. Mch. 4, 1813; Jos. Conover was grandfather of Wm. Laird Conover and B. Dey Conover of Hn- giishtovvn. ANN md DeBow whose s., VVm. Laird DeBow b. uSisd. Oct. 1,0, 18^8 was a practicing phvsician in Englishtown. MARY md. John W' Maxwell. CATHARINI'; d. unmarried, aged 80. E:LIZABETH b. 1780 uul. Deni.se I. }'\)ruian b. 1768 d. 1819. Margaret Laird, dau. Mo.ses, b. Sep. 25, 1770 d. June 21, 1857 md. 1788 Joseph Reid, had children : ELIZABETH ENCiLISH. JAMICS. SARAH LAWRENCE b. 1792 d. Dec. I. 1820 md. Abijah Appleton b. 1795 d. Nov. 7, 1821. ANN. MARY. HARRIET b. Mav 30, 1802 d. Nov. 2. 1883 md. John Reid Jewell b. Julv 17, 1802 d' Apr. 1890. SUSANNA SPROULE md. (Gilbert II. Applegate. .\L\RCtARET EN(HJSH md. Benjamin B. VanCleaf David English Laird, s. Moses & Elizabeth, b. Apr. 15, 1767 d. Feb. 10, 1841 md. Rebecca b. Apr. 30. 1775 d. May 8. 1852 dau. Daniel Herbert b. Aug. 18, 1743 d. Aug. 28, 1803 & his w. Ann Dorothy (Merchant) b. Sep. 15, 1750 d. Sep. 25, 1805; they had 5 children: -r 404 HISTORY OK or J) TENNENT. ELIZABETH E. b. Mch. 3, 1794 d. Mch. 3, 1880 md. Stephen Voor- hees d. June 22, 1841. DAVID b. Mch. 9, 1797 d. Jan. 2, 1879 n^d. Eliza Herbert b. July 28, 1804 d. Aug-. 7, 1875. NANCY C. b. Jan. ri, 1799 d. Dec. 19, 1813. DANIEL H. b. Nov. s, 1802 md. Mary Matchett. WILLIAM H. b. Sep. 5, 1805 d. May\s, 1852 nid. Mar- "[■aret vSuydam who afterwards nid. Solomon vSntphin and d. at English- town. Note: Daniel Herbert was a private in Walton's Light Horse. Mon. Rev. War Battle of Monmouth : and 2nd. s. of James Herbert who died in New Brunswick in 1746. David Laird, s, David E. & Rebecca, md. Eli/.a Herbert dan. James & vSarah (Dey) Herbert; had 10 children: .MARY ELLEN b. Oct. i, 1823 d. Mch. 7, 1897 md. John M. Rue b. Julv 14, 1822 d. Sep. 25, 1867. JAMES HERBERT b. June 27. 1827 (1. Aug. 8, 1887 md. Catharine Herbert. REBECCA b. Nov. 11, 1832 d. Sep. 22, 1891 md. Cornelius E. Dey b. Oct. 16, 1833 d. Feb. 4, 1897. DANIEL E. b. Apr. 10, 1836 d. Julv 5, 1S59 unmarried: he was Lieu. Col. on thestaff of Gov. Newell, at the time of his death. WILLIAM H. b. Dec. 2-], 1837 md. Mary Eliza Barkalow. JOHN H. b. Oct. 26, 1839 d. Apr. 20, 1895 md. Mary Conover. SARAH JANF) b. Apr. 16, 1841 d. Oct. 20, 1891 md. Ransford E. Van Oieson. DAVID b. Dec. 16, 1842 md. Frances Keeler. GILBERT D. b. Apr. 4, 1846 d. Jan. 14, 1868 unmarried. ELIZABETH VOORHEES b. Oct. 4, 1847 d. Sep. 5, 1886 unmarried. John H. Laird, s. David & Eliza, member of the Sons of the American Revolution and prominent in different County and State public offices, md. .Marv Conover dau. Samuel b. 1808 and Matilda (Reid) Conover b. 1819; — had children: FRANK C. b. Mch. 19, i860 md. vSep. 4, 1904 Ethel M. Davison b. May 22, 1888. DANIEL E. md. Lillie Norman. GILBERT DEY md. (icorgianna Parrish. SAMUEL CONO\'ER md. Helen For- man. JOSEBHINP] A. md. Geo. Haywood Carpenter. Note: The Laird homestead occupied by "Gentleman Billy" Laird and his father Wni. before him, comprised what is now the Charles W^oodvvard, John Okerson, & John A. Orr farms, about 500 acres. After the death of "(Gentleman Billy" the Maxwells lived there for a number of years, and afterwards moved to California. For further information about Laird see Record Lists in this book. From a research by Geo. V. W. Voorhees, D. D. S., New Brunswick, N. ,L Richard Laird md. Lucy Dey, she lived to be 102 yrs. of age bur. at Union Valley; they had children; ALEXANDER b. May 7, 1786 d. Mch. 30. 1846. JOSEPH b. Feb. 6, 1796. Ephraim Robbins md. Margaret — , had 1 child: RODAH b. July 6, 1787 d. Apr. 19, 1823 md. i.st. VVm. Hollovvay »:i: had 4 children, John b. Mar. 7, 1811 was md. twice; William b. Sep 20, 1812 md. Mary Robinson; Ann md. Hayes: Sarah md. Ehrhardt. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 405 Alexander Laird, s. Richard, lud. Dec. 29, 1813 ist vv. Mrs. Rodah (Rohbins) Holloway wid. Win., had 5 children; EPHRAIM b. Oct. 2, 1S14 unmarried. RICHARD b. July 6, 1816 nid. Amelia Ann Emmons. GEORGE SXOWHILL b. May 18, 1818 md. Sarah Havens. CAROLINE b. Nov. 29, 1820 md. Jo.seph Cot- trell. RHODAH b. Apr. 11, 1823 md. John Robinson. Alexander Laird, s. Richard, nid. Oct. 14, 1824 Ann \'an Deventer b. Dec. 20, 1787, had I child: ELIZABETH b. Nov. 12, 1S25 nid. Jas. Long-street Cole b. Jan. 10, 1825 d. Aug. 31. 1870, tSc had 4 children: Ann Elizabeth b. July 4, 185J md. Aug. II. 1875 A. Craig- Voorhees, 2 children Dr. Geo. V. W. & Edward C. Edward b. Oct. 7, 1854 d. May 12, 1857. Mary Cath- arine b. Mch. 9, 1858 md. Charles W. Harvey, 2 children Willard Craig & Mabel fvlizabeth. Sarah Ella b. Aug 31, 1861 md. Jas. B Archer, 3 children Pollen Easton d. Jan. 10, 1889, Clara Elizabeth cS: i\Ielita. Joseph Laird, s. Richard, md. Phoebe Anderson b. Sep. 18, 179*^ dan. Maj. Anderson, had 10 children : JAMES R. b. June 27, 1815 md. Ann Bergen. MARY A. b. Jan. 2, 1817 md. ist John Carr 2nd James Ackerman. AMAND.A b. Apr. 3, 1819 md. Jacob Waters. JOHN R. b. June 2, 1821, living at Hightstown. ALEXANDER b. Aug. 28, 1823 d. June 20, 1900 md Hannah White. WILLIAM P. b. Aug. 7, 1826 md. Ellen Laird. HANNAH R. b. .Mav 18, 1832 md. Jos. Gibson. MATTHEW b. Mch. 10, 1835 md. Ellen McChe.stney. GEORGE K. b. Mch. 19, 1837. living at Dutch Neck. HARRIET P. b. Apr. 18, 1840. Alexander Laird, s. Joseph iS: Phoebe, md. Hannah White iS: had 10 children : MARY ELEANOR b. June 4, 1848 d. Sep. 20, 18^2. JAMES A. b. Apr. II, 1850 d. Sep. 22, 1852. THOMAS E. P. b July 21,. 1853 md. I. Naylor. JOHN C H. b. June 28, i8s6 md Carrie Van Note. SARAH A. md. Jacob Naylor. PHOEBE ^E. b. Nov. 13, i860 d. .■\pr. 9, 1861. HENRIETTA md. Edgar Gordon. ELORA md. Charles Gordon. CARRIE LOUISE md. Lyman Cronk. MARY E. K. b. Oct. 9, 1870 d. Nov. 29, 1872. From Memorials prepared 1860 by Robert Patterson DuBois of New London, Pa. and \Vm. Ewinj:; DuBois of Philadelpiiia ; but not containing a complete gene- alogy : — with added notes from records in possession of Henry William Herbert. Englishtown, N. .J. Louis DuBois ah. 1630-1696 Catherine Blancon, had 10 children : .•\BRALIAM 1657-1731 md. Margaret Deyo. IS.\AC 1659-1690 md. 1683 Marie Hasbrouck. JACOB 1661-1745 md. Gerritje Gerritsen van Nieuwkirk. S.-M^AH 1664 md. Joost Jansen. D.-WID 1667, descendants in Rochester, Ulster Co. vSOLOM(^N 1669-1759 md. Trintje (ierritsen sister of Jacob's w. Rt)Bp;CC.'\. 1671 died young. RACHEL 1675 died young. LOUIS ab. 1677 m. 1701 Rachel Has- brouck. ^L\.TTHEW ab. 1679, ™d. Sarah .Matthe\sen had a son Louis 1697. 4o6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Solomon DuHois (Louis) nid. Triiitje (lerritsen, had S children : JACOIVIYNTJK 1693 nid. Barent D. 8 ch. ISAAC settled at Per kiona, I'a. ( Perkionien ?) 4 dans. BENJAMIN settled at Cattskill. SARAH nid. Simon X'anWacjenen of New Paltz. HELENA or MAGDALENA md. Josiah Eltiny of New Paltz. CATHERINE nid. Peter Low of New Palt/.. CORNELIl'S md. Mar^. Hougtey- linj^. HENDRICUS md. Janitje Hoosteylin,ij. Cornelius DuBois (Solomon, Louis) md. Marg. Hoogteyling (now written Houghtaling) had 9 children : WILHELMUS. JOSIAH. lANITJEmd.J Hasbrouck of New Paltz. CORNELIUS md. (iertrnde Bruyn. CATHERINE md. Jonn Hasbrouck of Newburg. RACHEL md. Louis DuBois, Marl- tiorougli. LEAH md. Cors. Wvnkoop of Hurley. vSARAH md. Jac. Hasbrouck, Marbletown. JACOMYNTJE md. Andries Bevier of Wawarsing. Cornelius (Cornelius, Solomon, Louis) md. (Tcrtrude Bruyn, had jchildren: JANE md. Jacob Hardenburgh of N. Paltz. MARGARET md. Abm. Hardenburgh of Shawangunk. JOSIAH 17S1 md. 3 times. SARAH md. John N. Lefevre, N. Paltz. H.\NNAH md. Andries Lefevre, N. Paltz. MARY md. Win. McDonald, Wawansing. CORNELIUS d. unmarried. Josiah DuBois (Cornelius. Cornelius. Solomon, Louis) md. ist. Eliz. Has- brouck, had 3 children : One died in infancy. SARAH md. Rev John vS. I^aston, Lewis- town, Pa. P.^MELA md. A. Hasbrouck, Shawangunk. md. 2nd Cath. Winfield, & had 8 children : Two died in infancy. ELIZABETH md. Dr. Isaac Reeve. GIL- BERT md. Maria D'ill. EDWARD. JOSIAH md. Emma Catlin. ANTOINETTE. JANE. md. 3rd Nancy Wiltsie. Jacob DuBois (Louis) 1661-1745 md. (ierritje (lerritsen van Nieuwkirk, had II children : M.-VGDALP^NA 1690. BARENT 1693-1750 md. 1715 Jacomyntjedau. Solomon D., had 8 ch. Jonathan their 5th ch. 1727-1772 was pastor of Ref. D. church in Bucks Co., Pa. LOUIS i695-i784md. 1720 Marg. Jansen. GiiRRITJE 1697 died young. SARAH md. Conrad Ivlmendorf. decendants living at Hurlev, Ulster Co. ISAAC 1702 one son. CxERRIT 1704 had -, ch. CATHERINE md. Petrus Snie.ks. REBECCA 1708. NEELTJE. JOHANNES 7 ch. Louis (Jacob, Louis) 1695-1784 md. 1720 Marg. Jansen, had 11 children : LVCOB 1720 had 8 ch. .MATTHEW 1722. ANNA 1724 md. Rev. Mr. .Marenus 3 ch. (iERRLPJE 1726. JOHN 1728-1746. ICLIZABETH 1730-1786 md. 1754 Garret Newkirk 6 ch. CORNELIUS 17326 ch. PP;TP;r 1734-1795 md. Amev Greennian. JOSEPH 1737. BlvNJAMIN i739-i828\nd. PhebeDenise loch. SAMUEL 1741-181 1 had 3 ch. Peter DuBois (Louis, Jacob, Louis) 1734-1795 md. Amey tireenman, had 7 children : JOEL 1759-1808 md. p:iiz. Sparks 8ch. JP:RP:MIAH 1760-1844 md. istSarali Shutemd. 2nd Rachel X'anmeter, 5 ch. SARAH 1762-1S37. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 407 THOMAS 1764-1S46 md. Sarah Foster 7 ch. SAMUEL 1766-1835 md. ist. Mary Rosenid. 2d. Mrs. Keziah Dickerson, 12 ch. URIAH 176S-1821 md. Martha Patter.^on AMEY 1772-180,8 nid. Samuel Dare 3 ch. Uriah DuBois (Peter, Louis, Jacob, Louis) 1768-1821 md. ^Llrtha Patterson, had 8 children : CHARLES 1799 md. Marv S. Latta 11 ch. EMILIA 1803-1830 md. Samuel Aaron 4 ch. ROBERT 1805 md. Jane H. Latta 7 ch. SAMUEL iSoS. WILLIAM 1810 md. Susanna Eckfeldt 4 ch. MATILDA 1813 md. Silas M. Andrews 4 ch. LOUIS 1814 md. Henrietta S. Cox 4 ch. MARY 1817 md. S. H. Thompson 3 ch. Benjamin DuBois, pastor of Ref. D. church Marlboro, N.J. (Louis, Jacob, Louis) 1739-1828S. Louis & his w. Marg. she d. July 17. 1780: he md. Oct. ig, 1765 Phebe Denise b. Aug. 11. 1743 dan. Teunis & Franscyntie, had 10 children : JOSEPH b. July 9, 1767 d. Aug. 27, 1798, FRANSCYNTIE b. June 6, 1769 md. Dec. 4, 1787 Teunis (r. YanDerveer b. Aug. 12, 1757. MARCtERET b. Apr. i-,, 1771. TEUNIS DENISE b. Feb. 23, 1773. SOPHIA b. Nov. 12. 177^. DANIEL b. Feb. 2^, 177S. BENJA- MIN b. Mch- 4, 1780. 'CATHERINE b. Mch. 8, 1782. ELIZA- BETH b. Mch. 3, 1785. ISIARY b. Jan. 14, 1790 md. George Cono- ver, had a son John b. Oct. 14, 1820. Garret YanDerveer md. Jane Yoorhess, she wa,-- b. Sep. 17, 1735 & d. Mch. 3- 1813. Catherine DuBois (Benjamin, Louis, Jacob, Louis) md. David G. Vander- veer, had 12 children : ELIZABETH 1803-1862. GARRET 1805-1886. SARAH J. 1807. PHEBE A. 1807-K892. JOSEPH D. b. Mch. 2, 1809 d. Mch. 2, 1894 TUNIS 1811. BENJAMIN 1814-1888. HENRY 1816-1S78. SOPHIA 1819-1881 JOHN 1822-1889. MARGARET 1824. CATHARINE A. 1830-1893. John \'anderveer s. David G & Catharine, 1822-1889 md. Jan. 8, 1846 Elizabeth Brown, had 9 children : EDGAR A. WHITED H. ABRAHA.M W . .MARIAH. SARAH JANE. MARY CATHARINE. ELEANOR. HEN- DRICK A. CxARRET D. Mary Catharine Yanderveer, dan. John ^c Ivli/.abeth, md. Feb. 4, 1874 \V. Denise Herbert, had 3 children : HENRY WILLIAM md. Sara Laird Dey. MAR(;ARET DENISE. JOHN YANDERYP:ER b. Dec. i, 1886 d. July 14, 18S7. Tunice D. DuBois b. Feb. 23, 1773 d. Sep. 11, 1843 «■ "<" R^^- Benjamin, md. isl Dec. 21, 1796 Sarah V'anderveer b. Nov. 3, 1780 d. Apr. 30. 1806 had 4 chldr: CATHERINE b. Feb. 24, 1798 PHOEBE b. May 11, 1800. ELLEN b. June 7, 1802. DAYID b. Apr. 18, 1804. he md. 2nd .Mch. 10, 1807 vSarah Smock b. Dec. 24, 1786 d. Jan. 7, 1867 had 7 chldr; HF:NRY b. Apr. .\, 1808. BENJAMIN b. Mav 5, 1810. SARAH b. June 8. 1812. JOHN 1). Julv 6, i8ir,. IlLIZABETH ii. Aug. 26, 1820 d. Jan. 23. 1824. TEUNIS Y. b. Nov. 11, 1822. LI\ IN(kS- TON b. Apr. 18, 1827. 4oE HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Livingston DuBois s. Tunice D. md. Dec. 6, 1854 Mary Hunt had 7 chldr: WILLIAM H. nid. Dec. 1893 Ella Taylor. JOHN H. rad. Mch. 5. 1884 Anna Conover. GEORGE L. nid. Dec. lo, 1885 Kli/.aheth Ketchani. JOSEPH E. md. July i, 1886 Helen Perrine WIL- SON G d. Jan. 7. i88t. ANNA H. nid. Dec. Harrv E. Taylor. PRANK B. rad. Feb. 22, 1893 Helen Hunt. From a research by Miss Mary G. Woodhull, Camden, N. J. Rev. John Woodhull, D.D. md. May 28, 1772 vSarah, only child of Capt. George vSpofford of the Royal Navy, after who.se death hi.s widow became the 3rd wife of Rev. Gilbert Tennent, D.D. John & Sarah had 6 children : GEORGE SPOFFORD, clergyman, b. Mch. 31. 1773. JOHN b. July 10, 1776 d. .same day. WILLIAM HENRY b. Dec. :, 1778 d. same day. SARAH b. Mch. 28, 17S1. JOHN TENNENT, phy- sician, b. Aug. 24, 1786. (GILBERT SMITH, physician, b, Jan. 11, ^794- Rev. George Spoflbrd Woodhull (Rev. John), grad. Princ. Coll. 1790, d. Dec. 25, 1834, md. June 4, 1799 Gertrude dau. Col. John Neilson of New Brunswick, of Revolutionary fame : had 4 children : WILLIAM HENRY, clergyman, b Mch. 4, 1S02. CORNELIA NEILSON b. May 18. 1803' d. Nov. 5, 1824. JOHN NEILSON, physician, b. July 2s, 1807 grad. Princ. Coll. 1828 & Med. Dept. Un. Pa. 1832, d. Jan. "12? 1867 unmarried. ALFRED ALEXANDER, physician, h. Mch. 25, iSio. Sarah Woodhull (Rev. John) md. Sep. 2, 1S06 Major Wm. Crordon p-orman s. of Joseph of Shrewsbury, N. J., had i child: SARAH WOODHULL b. Mch. 16, 180S md. Apr. 1829 Rev. Clifford Smith .'\rms, no living descendants. John T. Woodhull, M. D. (Rev. John,) reed. A. M. from Princ. Coll. 1812 & grad. Med. Dept. Un. Pa. 1809 d. Nov. 18, 1869 md. Jan. 22, 1812 Ann 3rd dau. of Capt. Wm. Wikoflf& w. Hannah dau. of Col. John Scudder, M. D. of Revolutionary fame : had 14 children : WILLIAM WIKOFFb. i8i2d. June 16, 1813. MATILDA WIKOFF b. Nov. 3, 181 3 d. INIav 24, 1864 md. Judge Joseph Combs. Hon. GEORCtE SPOFFORD b Dec. 25, i8i4grad. Princ. Coll. 1833 d. Mch. 4, 1881 md. Caroline MandevilleVroom dau. (iuysbert Bogert \'room & Catalina Delemater grand dau. of Col Peter Dumont Yrooni of Revolutionary fame Somerset Co. N. J. JULIA b. Mch. 25, 1816 d. Dec. 16, "1840 md. Rev. James Clark pastor in Old Tennent.- WILLIAM WIKOFF b. July 28, 1817 d. May 1886 grad Princ. Coll. 1833 reed. Ph.D. from same 1867 md. Pollen Conover of Freehold, N.J. no children. JOHN b. Jan. 2S, 1819 d. Sep. 13. 1822. MARIA SCUDDE:R b. Mch. 20, 1820 d. June 2. 1873 ^^<^- Gilbert Combs of Freehold. N T- CHARLES FREDERICK b. Aug. 4, 1821 grad. Princ. Coll. 1842 d. Feb. 27, 1890 unmarried. JOHN b April 3, 1823 md. Margaret Schurenian Nevius; living at Freehold. N. J. HANNAH WIKOFF b. Jan. 24, 1826 grad. Mt. Holyoke d. May 10, 1891 unmarried. Rp:v. GILBERT TENNENT, D.D. b. Feb. 18, 1827 grad. Princ. Coll. i8s2 Princ. Sem. i8s5 reed. D.D. from Princ. t88i d. Feb. 11, 1898 md. Elizabeth Waldo ol N. Y. ANN AMELIA b. Oct. 7, 1829 d. Jan. t6, 1831. SARAH WIKOFF b. Apr. t, 1830 GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 409 d. Jan. 16, 1831. ADDISON WADDP:LL, phv.sician. b. Ang. 13, 1831 grad. Pniic. Coll. 1S54 & N. Y. Med. Un. 1856 with highest hon- ors, ind. Emma Ellis dan. of Daniel, of Freehold, N.J. Gilbert Smith Woodhull M. D. (Rev. John) jjrad. Princ. Coll. 1S23 cS: at JefiF. Med. Coll, d. Oct. i;,. 1S30 md. Nov. 25, 1817 Charlotte 4th dau. Capt. Wni. Wikofif & Hannah (Scudder), had 4 children: HENRY WILLIAM BECK M. D. b. Oct. 3, 1819 grad. Princ. Coll. 1838 & Coll. Phvs. & Surgs. N. Y. Citv 1845 "i<^- Azelia dau. Joseph Girard. SARAH SPOFFORD b. Aug. is, 1821 md. B Throck- morton. ANx\A MATILDA WIKOFF b. Jul}- 24, 1824, d. July 31, 1898 unmarried. CHARLOTTE GILBERTA b. August 3. 1829, still living. Rev. William Henry Woodhull (Rev. Geo. S., Rev. John) grad. Princ. Coll. 1822 & Princ. Sem. 1824 d. Jan. 4, 1835 ™^ Oct. 26, 1825 Amanda youngest dau. Capt Wm. Wikoff & Hannah (Scudder), had 4 children : WILLL-\JM WIKOFF b. Sep. 24, 1826 d. June 30, i8s6. SPOF- FORD EUGENE b. Mch. 28, 1828. JOHN NEILSON b. Apr. 8, 1830 d. Mch. 24, i860. CORNELIA NEILSON b. Apr. 26. 1832 d. Jan. 26. 1835. Alfred Alexander M. D. (Rev. (ieo. S., Rev. John) md. Feb 26, 1833 Anna Maria dau. Dr. Derick G. Salomons of vSt. Eustacia W. I. md. 2nd. Susan dau. Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith D.D. md. 3rd. Ann dau. Rev. John Witherspoon D.D. : he had i child : ALFRED ALEXANDER :\I. D b. Apr. 13, 1837 grad. Princ. 18^6 & Med. Dept. Un. Pa. 1S56 Col. U. S. A. reed. LL.D. from Princ. ^894 lecturer at Princ. Un. md. Miss Ellicott, no children. • From a research copied by and in possession of Miss At. Anna Nevius, Freehold, N. J. with notes added from a family Bible record in po.ssession of Mrs. James Hartshorne, ilanalapan, N. J. William Bowne & his w. Ann & s. Capt. John 1st came from Yorkshire England and settled at Salem Mass. 163 1. Aftervvards he settled at Gravesend, Long Island where he bought a plantation Nov. 12, 1646 & his s. John bought one Sep. 20, 1647. Early in 1665 William with his sons John & James came to Mon. Co. N. J. on a tract of land for wh. they obtained a patent & wh. they purchased of the Indians : they named the place Iloimdel after Lydia Holmes, wife of Capt. John ist. William tS: Ann had 4 children : Capt. JOHN b. in England d. Jan. 3, 1684 bur. in Old Pres. cemetery at Middletown, N. J. his gravestone oldest in that yard ; very promi- nent man in the County. JAMES bap. in Salem, Mass. Aug. 25, 1636 d. 1692 md. 1665 Mary Stout & had 4 children James, Andrew whose 1st w. was Ann S. Whitlock, John. William. ANDREW bap. in Salem, Mass. Aug. 12. 1638 settled in Mon. Co. before 1692 commissioned Governor N. J. d. 1708 md. Elizabeth had a dau. Elizabeth who became ist w. of her cousin Obadiah. PHILIP b. 1640 possibl}- lived in Flushing, L. I. William Bowne md. 2nd July 12, 1669 Mar}' II. Felt, iSi he d. 1677. Capt. John Bowne ist (Wm.) md. Ljdia Holmes dan. Rev. Obadiah iS^ liad 5 children : Capt. JOHN 2nd b. Apr. i, 1664 d. 1716 md. bVances Bowman, no issue. OBADIAH b. July 18, 1666 d. 1726 md. ist his cousin ICliza- 4i6 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. beth dau. Andrew Bovvne, had 3 children John "Jndo;e" in Mon. Co. 1740. Ann. Lydia : nid. 2nd IClizaheth Lonjifii-ld & had 4 children Ohadiah, Thomas. Cornelius & Mary. DEIJORAH b. Tan. 26, 1668. SARAH I). Nov. 27, 1669. CATHARINE. Peter Bf)wne had 5 children : JOSEPH b. May 17. 1735 d. Oct. 8, 1812. JONATHAN. DAVID. LYDIA. Another dau. name not known. Joseph Bowne (Peter) md. Hannah Anderson b. Jan. 25, 1740 marg. license Jan. 18, 1763, had 9 children : HANNAH b. Mch. 31, 1763. OHADIAH b. Aug. 19, 1765. JOHN b. Sep. 2, 1767 d. 1857. ANNA b. Mch. 23, 1770. ' PETER b. lune 27. 1772 J.'X.MFCS b. Sep 20, 177s d. Apr. 22. i8sv DAVID b. Oct. I, 1777. CATHARINE b. June 12. 1779. LYDIA b. Feb. 28. [781. John Bowne (Joseph, Peter) was a physician, md. 1794 Nancy Corle b. Mch 5, 1770 d. Feb. t8, 1856, had 2 chldr : CORNELIA b. 1795 d. r8o2. JOS. GARDINER b. 1804 d. 1888. Jos. Oardiner Bowne (John, Joseph, Peter) md. ist 1830 Mary Barber, had 2 chldr. JOHN MILTON h.i83i d. 1863. CORNELIA b. Aug. 20, 1833 .still living. Jos. (iardiner Bovvne md. 2nd 1846 Sarah Kirkpatrick, had 1 chid : JACOB K. b, Dec. 10, 1846 still living. John Milton Bowne (Jos., John, Jos.. Peter) md. 1832 Anna M. Fisher, had 5 chldr : .JAME8 OSWALD. .lOSKPH HOLMKS. MARY BARBER h. lH,58d. 18fi:i .lOHN ADDISON. CORNELIA M. James Bowne (Joseph, Peter) md. ist Lydia Mount d. Mar, 11, 1810 in her 31st year, had 4 chldr : MARY b. Jan. 14, 1802. CORNELIA .ANN b. Feb. 7, 1803. LYDIA b. Aug. 7, 1804. RICHARD b. Feb. 21, 1810 dead born. James Bowne md. 2nd. Mary Craig d. Feb. 3, 1869 aged 88 yrs. 10 mos. 7 da., had 4 chldr. : ELENOR b. Feb 8 1814. HANNAH !>. Julv 24, 1816. WIL- LIAM C. b. Dec. 1818 JOSEPH H. b Jan. 26, 1827. For further information see Old Ten. Lists in Appendix. From (lata fnrnishfd by Cliarlas T. Clayton, Keyport, N. .1. Thomas Clayton md. Mary they lived for man\- years at Rumson, and aUet'wards on a farm near Robertsville, N. J., they had 5 chldr : TAYLOR. .lOSIlPlI T. RACHEL. REBECCA. LYDIA. Joseph T. Cla\ ton (Thomas) md. Lucy Ann d. Aug. 30. i8yo aged 85 yrs. 9 mos. 17 da. dan. .Adam Pease *S: his w. Rebecca, had 10 chldr. in order as follows : MAlfY 1). .Inly 15, ls->:{ ,L Apr. 30, 1H94. MARGARET. JAME^. REP.LCOA. ■ .JOSLPil. THOMAS J. SARAH JANE. ALICE. ' ELIAS. CHARLES T. GENEALOGICAIv NOTES. 411 From (lata furnished by Miss IJessie A. line, Eiifilislitown, N. .1. Kdvvard Riggs b. in England about 1590 md. Elizabeth . One of their sons, Edward Riggs, b. in England about 1614 came to Boston, Mass. 1633 md. 1635 Elizabeth Rousa. One of their sons. Edward Riggs, b. at Roxbury, Mass. about 1636 md. Mary . One of their sons, Edward Riggs, b. at Newark, N.J. about 1668 married Alphia Stoughton. One of their sons, David Riggs, b. at Basking Ridge, N. J. 1709 married Elizabeth Cox. One of their sons, Philip Riggs b. 1744 md. Mar^- Pierce. Their dan. Mary Riggs, b. near Hightstown, N. J. md. Abram Johnson. Their son Jacob Johnson b. 1805 d. 1874 md. 1845 Margaret A. Reid. Their dau. Julietta Johnson md. Charles H. Rue cS: lived at Man- alapan. Their son Louis Rue made the architectural drawing of Old Tennent church. (See p. 52.) From Family records furnished by Mrs. G. B. Reid, Englishtown, N. J. Garret Denise s. Daniel, b. Aug. 28, 1772 d. of 3'ellow fever Jan. 24, 1813 md. Elizabeth Davis b. Dec. 28, 1768 d. Apr. 20, 1854 dau Aaron & Janet (Rhea) Davis, had 8 chldr : CATHERIN S. b. Jan. 15, 1796. JANE b. Sep. 18, 1797 d. Nov. 26, 1797. ANNb. Sep. 12, 1798 WILLIAM G b. Sep. 7, 1800 d. July 2. 1886. JANE b. Sep. 6, 1802. ELIZABETH b. Nov. 24. 1804 d. June 19, 1830. MARGARET b. Apr. 16, 1807 md. Wm. D. Herbert. ELENOR b. Aug. 14, 1810. Joseph Van Cleaf b. Feb. 6, 1760 md. Elenor Schanck b. Feb. 19, 1760, had 12 chldr : LENEAH b. Aug. 2, 1783. ANNb. Feb 21, 178s md. John Schanck. LYDIA b. Dec. 23, 1786 md. John Lane. BENJAMIN b Aug. 22, 1788 MARIA b. July 18, 1790 md. Ruliff 'Conover. MAR- GARET b. Sep. 19, 1792 md. Cornelius Aumack. JOHN b. Oct. 29. 1794 md. Alice Conover. ELENIvR b Feb. 16, 1797 md Rulifi" Con- over as his 2nd w. HARRIliT b. Feb. 23, 1799 md. Arthur Van Dorn. JOSEPH b. Feb. 19. 1801 md. Casler. SARAH JANE b. Julv JO. 1804 d. Mch. 7, 1875. WILLIAINI b. Dec. 13. 1806 md. Jane Denise. William G. Denise ((iarret) b. Sep. 7, 1800 md. Jan. 17, 1828 Sarah Jane dau. Joseph t\: Eleanor (Schanck) Van Cleaf, had 9 chldr : HI" NRY b. .May 25, 1829 d. May 21, 1S54. ELIZABimi 1). Aug. 30, 1830 md. Jan. 2, i8!5r G. Spafford Reid. vS.XRAH b. June 10, 1832 d. Feb. 13, 1816. Twins, JOSICPII b. Mch. 26, 1834 d. Feb. 18, 1836 & GARRET b. Mch. 26, 1834 d. iMch. 4, 1836. S.4rAII b. Feb. 20. 1837. (tARRICT b. Mch. 5, 1839. JOSEPH b. Julv 19. 1842 d. July 9, 1871 md. IClizabeth Applegate d. July 8, 1869. SIDNEY b. Mch. 24, 1844 md. Sep. 1871 Sarah Jane Vanderveer. 412 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. In connection with the above Notes an ancestral tradition may here be given as told bv R. Perrine Crai.y;^, of Tennent ; — Garret Denise lived near the Old Tennent church on what was known in 1902 as the Kphraiiu Laird farm. He was a farmer and also a coffin-maker. It is told of him that he was once at James Bowne's home, whose mother was ver\' ill and not expected to live. Charles Craig in the evening had come in from a long ride in the rain to Amwell, N. J. after a second physician who was a son of Mrs. Bowne. As Mr. Craig sat by the fire drying his clothes, Mr. Denise, who did not feel very well, complained of distress in his head and said to Mr. Craig "I think I had better go home and get to work on tlie coffin for Mrs. Bowne, for it will keep me up most all night to make it : and I think I can guess at about what size it must be." He went home and made the coffin for Mrs. Bowne, who, to the surprise of all, did not die but recovered and lived for some years afterward. But in the strange dispensations of human life, Mr. Denise had no sooner made the coffin than he was taken sick and died of \ellow fever within a few days, and Mr. Charles Craig assisted to lay him in the coffin he had unconsciously made for himself From a rescarcli furnished by James W. S. Cain])l)ell, Freehold, N. J. John Campbell b. Nov. 6, 1719 d. Mch. 31, 1804 s. John & Bridget, Mon- mouth N. J. md. Jan. 22, 1746 Rachel Walker of the same place, had 5 chldr. all baptized in the Episcopal ch : GKORGE \V. (Walker) b. Jan. 7, 1747 d. vSep. 22. 179S nnmariied . commissioned Surgeon in Hospital at Flying Camp, Continental Armv, Apr. ir, 1777 & served to June 20, 1780; commissioned Fhysi cian & Surgeon in General Hospital Sep. 20, i78r ; served to close of Revolutionarj' War: Original member of the Society of the Cincinnati. JOHN b. Feb. 5, 1750 d. :\Ich. 28, 1783. DUNCAN b. 1753 d. Jan. 12, 1813 served as private in Capt. Waglum's Co. 2d. Regml. Middle- sex Co. N. [. Militia Sep. 16. 1777, during the Revolutionar}- War. ELIAS 1). Dec. 10, 1755 d. June 1774. ELIZABETH b. Jan. 175S d. Sep. 1760. Rachel Campbell w. John d. May 10, 1761. Her father d. Dec. ii, 1824 (?). . Jonn Campbell md. 2d. Nov. 30, 1761 Hendrika dan. W'm. & Itlizabeth Covenhoven, b. A[)r. 12, 1726 d. Dec. 7, 1S05, had 4 chldr., baptized in Old Tennent : RACinCLb. Dec. 20, 1762. WILLIAM b. Jan. 20, 1765 .served as Drummer & Drum Major in the Mon. Co. N. J Militia, during the Revolutionarv War, wounded in shoulder in Battle of Monmouth. ELIZABETH b. Dec. 10. 1767 d. Sep. 18, 1769. BENJAMIN C. b. Nov. 8, 1769 d. Jan. 11, 1810. John Campbell was commissioned Ouartermaster in ist Regnit. Mon. Co. N. J. Militia Aug. 4, 1777 ; resigned Oct 9, 1777; commissioned Assistant Commissary in Hospital at F~lying Camp, Continental Army Oct. 18, 1777; during the Revolutionary W'ar; discharged Dec. 1, 17S0. (See "Str\ker's Men of the Revolution" p. 161.) John Campbell, Capt. Holmes Co 4th Battalion, 2nd Establishment, 2nd Regmt, transferred to invalid corps, Continental Army June 11, 1780 dischaiged Dec. ] , i78odisability. "Note of J. W. S. C." I think John 1). 1719 was Quartermaster, & his s. John, of Capt. Holmes Co. afterward commissioned Commissary, discharged 1783, as this John d. Mch. 28, 1783, (although dates do not seem to correspond). GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 413 A certain John Campbell was one of the Judges or Justices of the Court of Common Pleas. Monmouth Co. Oct. 1725 to 1744, the Court Records from that date to 1777 are missing. William Campbell b. Jan. 20. lydsmd. 17S7 Margaret Cook of Perrineville, N. J. b. Nov. I, 1 771, had 9 chldr : JOHN b. June i, 17SS d. July 27, 1823. GEORGE b. May J7, 1791. ; RACHEL b. Aug. 29, 1703 d. Oct. 23. 1793. THOMAS b. Jan. 14, 179s d. Noy. S. 1829. NANCY b. Nov. 4, 1798, WH.LIAM b. Aug. 3. 1800 d. Feb. i, 1870. MARIA b. Jan. 12, i8os. CARO- : LINE b. Apr. 19, 1808. RUE b. Apr. 24, 1S13 d. Feb": 25, 1882. William Campbell b. Aug. 3, 1800 nid. b\- Rev. John Woodhull May 21, 1822 Hannah Bowne dan. Peter Rowne b\' his ist w. Ann Thompson (2nd w. Amelia Craig) b. Apr. 3, 1805 d. Mch. 13, 1886, had 9 chldr: MAKGAKET ANN. .TANK THOMPSON. HENKY. PETER BOWNE. A.MELIA AUCiUSTA. JOHN TH KOCKMOK'TON. WIL- LIAM. :SIAHIA. CAROLINE. Peter Bowne Campbell md. by Rev. Harry Finch June 15. 1853 Mary Elizabeth Schureman dau. James & Susan (Wall) Schureman, had 5 chldr: JAMES WALL SCHUREMAN. HANNAH I\L\TILI)A. WILLIAM DENISE. HENHY t*t GEORGE twin.s. James Wall vSchureman Camf)bell md. b}' Rev. Thaddeus Wilson Nov. 27, 1878 Mary Valentine dau. Dennis & Ellen (Bell) Valentine, had 5 children. James Schureman b. Mch. 10, 1790 d. May 12, 1877 md. Susan Wall b. Jan. 21, 1785 d. Apr. 13, 1880, was a soldier War of 1812, & s. of James Schureman of New Brunswick N. J. b Feb. 12, 1756 d. Jan. 22, 1824, mem- ber Continental Congress 1786-8 Federal Congress 17F9-1, 91-3, 97-9, 1813-15; IT. S. Senator Feb. 14, 1799 to Feb. 26, 1801; Vice President of Council of New Jersey 1812 (same as President of State Senate). From a family I5ihle record in possession of W. I). Tlioiiipsoii, West I'^rceliold, N. J. Peter Conover b. Jan. 11, I7i2md. Dec. 17, 1735 Leah Scank b. Dec. 24, 1714. John Conover was b. P'eb. 6, 1740. Patience Conover wash. Mch. 29, 1742. Sarah Conover was b. Dec. 22, 1744 : further record is not decipherable. Joseph Thompson b. Dec. 11, 1745 d. Aug. 3, i8t'S md. vSarah Conover b. Dec. 22, 1744 d. May (3, 1826, had 12 chldr : THOMAS b. Aug. 13, 1767 d. Jan. 26, 1822. PETIvK b Apr. 12, 1769 d. June 1839. ELIAS b. July 11, 1771. JOSEPH b. Mch. 3, 1773 d. Aug. 14, 1774. JOSEPH b. Nov. 27, 1774 d. June i, 1831. JOHN b. Sep. 29, 1776. WILLIAM I. b. Mch. 19. 1779 d. Mch. 25, 1843 'It sunset. IvLINOR b. Apr. 3, 1781. LICWIS b. Jan. 31, 1783. CORNELIUS b. Aug. 3, 1785. CHARLES b. July r8, 1788. REUBEN b. Aug. 29, 1810. William I. Thompson d. Mch. 25, 1843 md. Margaret Denise d. July 5, 1856, had 6 chldr : CATIIERINIC b. Apr. i, 1800. DliNISEb. Sep. 23, 1802. JOSEPH C0N0VP:R b. Oct. 23, 1804 CORNELIA b. Oct. 3. 1806. SIDNEY b. Dec. 7, 1808. WILLIAM W. b. Mch. 6. 1816. 414 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. From (lata furnished by Mrs. E. T. Conover, Tenneiit, N. J. Three Ej:^bert brothers came from England to America in 1700 : one settled in Kentucky, one on Staten Island, & one in New Jersey. From data furnislied by Miss Helen I), (irover, Hifihtstown, N. J. John Dey, elder in Old Ten. 1798, was s. of James Dey & Dinah (Tillyer); he was b 1741 d. 1829 was an officer in Revolutionary army; md. Mary Baird b. 1747 d. 1S37. had 7 chldr. one of whom was David Baird De\' b. 1789 d. i860 md. ist Elizabeth Ely cS: had 6 chldr. md. 2nd Mary Dey & had 3 chldr. William Dey, elder in Old Ten. 1822 was grandson of James Dey and cousin to David Baird Dey. From data furnished by .John A. Oker.son, Englishtown, N. J. Three Voorhees brothers came from Holland to America, and one settled on Long Island, one at New Brunswick, N.J., and one, Albert Voorhees, settled with his w. near Blue Ball, now Adelphia, Monmouth Co. N. J: he served in the Revolutionary War, md. Eliza, or Ellen? and their children were: ALBERT (?). HENDRICK b. Oct. i, 1774 d. Sep. 8, 1840. WILLIAM b. Mch 20, 1782 d. Jan. 28, 1839 md. Ellenor b. Mch. 26, 1 781 d. Dec. 30, 1854, Hendrick Voorhees md. Dec. 4, 1796 Kesiah Applegate b. Dec. 17, 1774 d. Dec. 5, 1856, had 9 chldr: ELIZA b. Mch. 26, 1797 d. May 5, 1855. ALBERT b. 1798 d. Feb. 8, 1879. JOHN. HANNAH. MARGARET. SARAH. NANCY. ELLEN. JOSEPH. Albert Voorhees md. Lydia , had 12 chldr : HENDRICK. DANIEL. .lOSEl'H. JOHN. WESLEY. CONOVER. JACOB, father of .Iud<;e Harry Voorhees, Cape May Co. N. J. JAMES. KESIAH. KATE. LYDIA. CHARLES ALBERT. John Voorhees md. Elizabeth , had 11 chldr : CORNELIUS. ALEX. JOHN WESLEY. JANE. MARY. KESIAH. ANN. ELLENOR. ABIGAL. ELIZABETH. LUCY. Joseph Voorhees b. Sep. 11, 1819 md. June 19, 1841 Rachel Lucas, had 8 chldr : MARY ELIZA. MARGARET ANN. ABIGAL. KESIAH. SARAH. HENDRICK B. HANNAH B. LUCETTA. From data furnished by John A. Okerson, I'uglishtown, N. J. A certain John Okison preached in Middletown Church, Mon. Co. 1668. A John Okeson came to p'reehold from Hempstead L. I. 1698 served on Grand Jury 1707 was Court officer 1707-1708. Daniel Okerson s. John, b. about 1730 md. & had 4 chldr : NICHOLAS wlio served in the war. DANIEL. JOHN. ANN w. of Kortenius Patterson. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 415 Daniel Okerson b. I/63 aid. Rebecca Clayton, & had 7 chldr : PETEK. JOHN I). ANN. MAKY. DANIEL. JAMES. DELILAH. Peter Okerson had 3 chldr : IVINS. JACOB. MARGARET. John D Okerson b. Sep. 2t,, 1795 md. i.st Sep. i, 1815 Kli/.abeth Voorhees, had 12 chldr : DANIEL d. yonnji. MARY d. young. HENDKICK. KESIAH. LYDIA A. ■ DAVID. JOHN d."youn<;. REBECCA. MARGARET. ^VILLIAM. ELIZABETH. J08EPH. Johh D. Okerson nid. 2nd Abbie Mount, had 6 chldr: JOHN. PHEBE J. EUPHAMY. CHARLEH. EMMA E. ELMER. Daniel Okerson had 9 chldr: DANIEL. DAVID. CHARLES. JOSEPH. GEORGE. ELIZABETH. MARY. SAMUEL. BARZILLAI. James Okerson b. June 21, 18015 md. Sep. 20, 1827 Rhoda Addison, had 9 chldr : MARY A. REBECCA. DANIEL. RANDOLPH. JAMP:S W. MARIA. SARAH. AMANDA. ELIZABETH. Randolph Okerson b. May 3, 1834 md. Sarah Ann Voorhees, had 3 chidr ; JAMP:S. SAMUEL. JOHN. David Okerson b. Apr. 2, 1825 s. John D. & Elizabeth (Voorhees) Oker- son, md. Phebe A. Allen, had 9 chldr: LIBIA A. MARY E. CHARLES H. JOHN A. WILLARD L. ALBERT V. EMMA J. REBPXCA M. LILIAN S. William Okerson b. May 10, 1833 md. Bithynia McCutcheon of N. V. City, had 6 chldr: CHARLES. AMANDA. GEORGE. LEWIS. WILLIAM. SUMNER. Joseph Okerson b. Mch. 21, 1839 md. Sarah DeHeart. had 3 chldr: ELIZA I'.ETH. WILLIAM. ANNIE. From a Family Bible in possession of Mrs. Marjiaret A. Lucas, Tennent, N. J. Barent Hagerman b. Oct. 20. 1770 d. Jan. 10, 1852 md. Sep. 19, 17 — Mary b. Sep. 27, 1777, had 9 chldr : DOLLANCP:b. Dec. 15, 1796. RICHARD b. Dec. 9, 1798. JACOB b. June 26, 1801. LKANOR b. Mch. 7, 1805. CHARLES b. July 16, 1807. ]OHN b. May 3, 1809. DANIEL b Apr. 12, 1812 d. Apr. 10, 1851. BARI-:NT b. Mch. 17, 1816 d. June 26, 1816. JAMES b. Sep. 22, 1817 d. Apr. 3, 1S56. From a penealojiical record in possfssion of Mrs. .lolm \\. Siitphen, Tennent, N. J. Derick Janse Van Zutyjhen came to America 1^131 from Zut])lR-n. Holland ; owned farm at New Utrecht, L. I d. 1706 md. Lysbtth |. Van Nuys, had II chldr : 416 HISTORY OF OLD TENNKNT. HENDRICKIIC Ix 1681 md. Benjamin \'an Cltref, JACOB b. 1684 iiul Antie Bennet. JAN d. vounjr. JAN b. 1687 nid. Kngeltie Bennet. (iKICRTJE'b. 1689 d. young. DERRICK md. Margaret Van Pelt. (VIHSBERT b. 169^ nid. CTeertrni Van Pelt. ^ ELSIE nid. Harmon (ienitse * ABRAHAM b. 1696. ISAAC probably d. young. ICLIZABETH b. 1699 md Daniel Lane. Abraham Zut])hen went fioui Long l.'-land lo Stateii Island & from there came to Freehold N. J. about 1719, md. Maria Birkelow, had 11 chldr : * dp: KICK b. 1719. GKIETIK \>. 1721. ELIZABETH b. 1723. ABRAHAM b. 172() d. voung. MAIHA b. 17-^7. ANTJE b. 1729 JANNET.IE 17:11. JOHN 1734. AP.K'AHAM 1737. JACOB 1739. COIv'NELIlIH 1741. Derick Sutphen was bap. in 1st R. D Cli. P'leehold 1719(1. 1794 md. Mary, or Maria Longstrett, had 4 chldr : CATHRINA b. 1743. ABKAHA.M b. 1745. MAKIA b. 174H. *AAR()N i). b. Dec. 14, 17()1. Aaron I). Sutphen d. Oct. 8, 1846 md. 1st 1782 Sarah Chasey d. 1797. md. 2nd 1799 Jane Voorhees d. 1843 ■ had b}' his ist w. 6 chldr : JOHN 1). 1783 md. Mar.y iSniith. •■ DERICK b. Sep. 3, 1785. MARY b. 1788. SARAH b. 1790. ANN b. 1794. MARTHA b. 179(>. Derick Sutphen d. Jan. 13, 1842 md. Elizabeth Meyers b. 1790 d. 1836, had 5 chldr : *JOHN R b. Dec. 25, 1811 d. Nov. 17, 1900 md. 1850 Catherine B. Herbert. AARON b. 1813 md. Mary Conover. JANE. WILLIAM B b 1S21 md. Hannah Errick.son. EIJZABP:TH d. young. From a family Register in possession of Miss Mary 10. Robinson, West Free- hold, N. J. James Smalley b. Ma\- 20, 1792 d. vSep. 10, 1856 md. Plsther Emmons b. Feb. 20, 1790, had 7 chldr: URIAH BONAHAM b. Dec. 19, 1S15. ISAAC CONOVER b. Nov. 3, 1817. EEWIS b. Aug. 13, 1823. JAMES ENGLISH b. Oct. 29, 1824. MARY ELIZABETH b. Jan. 1, 1826. HANNAH b. Feb. 11, 1H29. ELEANOR CONOVER b. Nov. 13, 1830 d. Jan. 14, 189(). Job Emmons d. Jan. 10, 1817 aged 65 yrs. 7 mos. 3 da. ilid. Hannah d. Feb. 2, 1824 aged 64 yrs. 10 mos. 13 da. From a Bible recsord in possession of IMiss Mary E. Robinson, West Free- hold, N. J. James Robinson (was the s. of Jo.seph who was the s. of James) b. May 30, 1769 d. June I, 1844 md. Jan. 20, 1791 PCli/.abeth Conover b. Aug. 12, 1772 d. Feb. 21, 1856, had 10 chldr: J0SP:PH 1). Dec. 1, 1791 d. Ma> 21, 1844 "I'L Ann Conover. JANE b. Oct. 18, 1794 d. Feb. 4, i8/:]2 nid. Thomas Cook. JOHN b. Apr. 25, 1797 d. June 5, 1848. ELEANOR b Oct. 5. 1799 d. Dec. 11, 1S74 md. Wm. Lefferson. EUNICE b. Dec. 31, 1801 d. Oct. 13, 1824. JAMES b. Apr. 7, 1804 d. May 7, 1808. WILLIAM H. b. June 7, 1806 d. Jan. 15, 1881 md. Sarah Lefiferson. ELIZABP:TH b. June GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 417 25, iFogd. Jan. 26. 1864. R0BE;RT C()N()\'KR b. July 4, 1S12 d. Dec. I, 1892 nid. Oct. 2. 1853 Fvleanor C. Siiialley. JAMK.S h. vSep. 21, 1815 d Nov. 14, 1S60. :Ellen Smock, half sister to James Robinson, d. Jan. 27, 1877. From ;i r.i})lo record in jiossession of Miss Mary \\. i^'obiiison. West Free- hold, N. .1. Thomas Hicks b. July 10, 1703 d. Jul\' 15, 1780 nul. Charit\- Sleven.son b. Sep. 23, 1708 d. Nov. 15, 1789, had 7 chldr: GEORGE b. Nov. lo, i7rv JAMES b. Mav 22, 1715 d. Sep. 3, 1735. JAMES 2nd b. july 15, 1736 d. July 12, 1738. OLIVER b. Sep. 26, 1738. AHIG.AIL b. Mch. 22, 1740 d. Apr. 22. 1803 md. Johnson. ANNE b. Apr. 30, 1744 d. Oct. 3, 1767. EVAN b. Sep. 22, 1747 or 1767 the fij^'ure is mi.xed. Margaret Stevenson Hicks b. Jan. 30, 1776 d. Aug. 19, 1780. From (lata furnished l)y Mrs. I>. V. Preston, Newark, N. .1. Joseph Preston b. ]Mch. 21, 1805 d. Feb. i, 1S82 uid. b>- Rev. .Mr. McLean Sep. 23, 1834 Elizabeth Conover b. Julv g, 1S13 d. Feb. 24, 1871, had 9 chldr: SARAH MATILDA b. Aug. i, i835d. Juiv8, 1857. lUJZABETH b. Dec. 19, 1836 d. Jan. 1837 BENJAMIN CONOVER b. Mch. 14, 1838 d. Nov. 13, 1903. WILLIAM b. Oct. 31, 1840 d. vSep. i, 1841. ELENORA. ^ ROBERT ROY. LAURA VIRGINIA JOSEPH HENRY b. Aug. 26, 1849 d. Nov. 16, i860. MARY ELIZABETH. From a copied record in a volume of Scotts Commentary in possession of Mr. D. V. Perriue, Freehold, N. J. Jacob vScudder b. Nov. 29, 1707 d. May 31, 1772 md. Aug. 5, 1731 Abia b. May 23, 1708 d. May 15, 1791, had 6 chldr: N.\THANIEL b. May 10, 1733 at 9 in the morning d. Oct. 15, 1781. PHOEBA b. Aug. 2, 1734 at 7 in the morning d. 1807. LUCRE: ITA b. Mch. 19, 1737 at I in the morning. WILLLA.M b. Apr. 6, 1739 at 8 in the morning d. Oct. 31, 1793. LEML^EL b. Apr. 30, 1741 at 2 in the morning d. July 9, 1806. RUTH b. Oct. 27, 1745 at 10 in the morning lud. Aug. 18, 1772 Kenneth .Vnderson who was b. June 8, 1742. From a paper written 1871 by Miss A. M. Woodlinll, Freehold. N. J. "At Perth Amboy, March 30, 1736 d. in the 71st yr. of his age. after a short illness the Honoraljle John /Vnderson, Pres. of his Majesty's Council, & Conimander-in Chief of this Province of N. J., which station he held but 18 days. He was a gentleman of the strictest honor & integrity, greatly valued & lamented by all his acquaintances." Commandtd the "Caledonia" on her fust trip to this Country in 1698; md. Anna dan John Reid of Monmouth; he is bur. in Toi)anemus yard ; had a son, — Col. KE;NNP:TII, of .Man;ilapan. Mon. Co b. Mav 18, 1710 d Mch. 18, 1806. 4i8 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Col. Kenneth Anderson nid. & had only one child: ISABELLA b. July 6, 1737 d. Dec. 24, 1782. Isabella Anderson nid. Mch. 23, 1757 Hon. Nathaniel Scudder, M. D. (s. of Col. Jacob Scudder of N. J.) b. May 10, 1733 shot by a part}' of Refugees at Shark's River near Shrewsbury, N. J. Oct. 18, 17S1, grad. Princ. Coll. 175 1, member of the Continental Congress 1777, '78, '79, dele- gate from N. J. to form the "Articles of Confederation" between the United States July 9, 1778; he lived on what is now the Livingston DuBois farm at Manalapan, had 5 chldr: Hon. JOHN ANDERSON, M. D. b. Mch. 22, 1759 grad. Princ. Coll. 1775 removed to Kentucky 1806, served a number of jears in the As- sembly of N. J. & was a Representative in Congress from N. J. for the unexpired term of James Cox who d. 1810 (see Lamman's Direc- tory of Congress), md. Elizabeth Wikofif d. 1846, had 8 chldr. JOSEPH Esq. of Freehold, N. J. b. Feb. 12, 1762 d. Mch. 5, 1843 grad. Princ. Coll. 1778 a lawyer. Surrogate of Mon. Co. 1794-97, Clerk of County 1798-1807 md. Nov. 24, 1788 Maria dau. Col. Philip Johnston of New Brunswick N. J. b. June 15. 1769 d. Dec. 21, i8q8, had 14 chldr: HANNAH b Aug. 16, 1763 d. Dec. 9, 1834 md. Oct. 17^ 1787 Col, Wni. Wikoff (s. Jacob Esqr. of Freehold) Aide-de-camp to Gen. Washington at Battle Monmouth, bv whom he was "Colonel" at the close of the War, b. Mch. t6, 1756 d. May 8, 1824, had 7 chldr. KENNETH ANDPvRSON b. Aug. 21, 1765 removed to Tennessee about 1808 md. Elizabeth Lilly niece of Joseph Cook Esq. of Manalapan. LYDIA b. Oct. 27, 1767 md. David English Esq. of Georgetown D. C. grad. Princ. Coll. 1789, no children. From Record leaves loaned hy Mrs. Helen M. Wakefield, Enplishtown, N. J. some pieces in the record had been lost. John Llo3'd b. June 2t,, \']22, d. Oct. 14, 1784 md. Catharine Craig b. June 23, 1727 d. Aug. 5, 1789, had 2 chldr: ANNA b. Apr. 12, 1746. MARGARET b. Apr. 9, 1748. Anna Anderson d. Feb. 17, 1815 in her 69th j-r, John Anderson d. June 7, 1797 in his 68th yr. John Llo^'d Anderson b. Mch. 2, 1766 md. Nov. 19, 1789 Mary Rue b Aug. 28, 1773, had chldr : ANNA LLOYD b. Mch. 17, 1792. JOHN LLOYD b May 9, 1794. PHEBE RUE b. Sep. 18, 1796 HANNAH BOUND b. Nov. 10. 1798. PE(;GY b. Feb. 3, 1801. CATHARINE LLOYD b. Ang. 6, . MARY RAYE Apr. 14, . ELIZA b. July i, 1808. Mathias Rue Anderson b. Sunday Feb. 17, 181 1. Moses Sproule Anderson b. Friday July 9, 1813. Amanda Gordon Anderson b. Sunday May 12, 1816 in the cith of Trenton. [ Ann Hutchinson rson b Feb. 18, 18 on Mill Hill Township N. J,] The ages of Mathias Rue and Phebe his w. formerly Phebe Combs the parents of Mary Anderson vv. John L. Andenson as follows: Mathias Rue GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 419 b. Apr. 27, 1752. Phebe Rue b. Aug. 24, 1752. Catharine Lloyd An- derson b. Aujj;-. 6, 1803. Mar}- Raye Anderson b. Apr 14, 1806. Rliza Anderson b. July i, 1808. Sarah Ann Hutchinson b. Mch 18, 1820. Anna Anderson md. Garret Davison May 9, iSio. Phebe Anderson nid. Joseph Laird Apr. 23, 1814. Hannah Anderson nid. Joseph Perine Oct. 7, 1819. Margaret Anderson md. Alex. W. Phillips Apr. 20, 1822. Amanda Gordon Anderson d. Sunday June 29, 1817 at Mill Hill, Burling- ton Co. her remains are deposited in the Haptis Church in this place. Sarah Ann Hutchinson Anderson d. Saturday Mch. 18, 1820 at Mill Plill, Burlington Co. her remains are deposited in the Baptis Church in this place. James Anderson d. Friday June 25, 1824 in his 46th yr. Mathias Rue father of Mary Anderson d. Thursday June 22. 1820. Births of John & Anna Anderson's chldr : LEWIS 1). Sep. 22, 1763. .J. L. b. .Mch. 2, 17(i(). LKWIS Oct. 6, 17(JS CATHARINE b. July 27, 1771. ELIZABETH b. May 3, 1774. ANNA b. Oct. 14, 1774. JAMES b. Sep 26, 1778. URSULA b. Jan. 14, 1781. MARGARET b. Apr. 7, 1782. PEGGY b. Sep. 15, 1787. From data funiislied l)y Prof. Harold W. .lolinston, liidiiuia University, Blooniinfiton, Indiana. James Johnston md. Apr. 24, 1755 Jeannette,=Jane, Gaston b. June 11, 1731, had 7 chldr: WILLIAM. ELIZABETH. SAIIAH. DANIELL. .lEANNETTE. JAMES. GASTON. Daniel Johnston md. Sarah Kirkpatrick, had 8 chldr: ANDKEW. JANE. MAMES THOMPSON. ELIZABETH. LAVINIA. SARAH ANN. DANIEL. CAUOLINE. James Thompson Johnston md. Mary Whetstone Plaines, had 3 chldr. *DE\\TTT CLINTON. WILLIAM WIRT. JOHN HERRING. DeWitt Clinton Johnston md. Margretta Bower, had 3 chldr: WILLIAM WIKT. JAMES BOWER. -HAKOLl) WHI;TST()NE. Harold Whetstone Johnston md. Juigenia Hinrichsen, had 7 chldr: MARY. KATHEUINE. EIKJENE HINKICKSEN. HAROLD BAUER. LOUISE. EDWARD SCOTT. ANN WYATT. From a manuscript record in possession of Mrs. Wm. Rogers, Teunent, N. .1. Christopher Vanartsdalen b. Apr. j.s, 1723 md. Oct. 26, 1748 Hli/.abeth Krewson b. Aug. 23, 1728, had 6 chldr: HENRY b. Oct. 4, 1749 d. young. SIMON b. Oct. 23, 1752 d. Jan. 1808. ALICP: b. Aug. 23, 1755. JANK b. Aug. 3. 1757. HP-. which received marked instances of reward duritig the hardships of the American Revolution. A pedler before ■the Revolution would at nightfall stoj) for shelter at one of these Dutch farm houses, whether more frequently at the home ofCxarret Wickoff'orat 424 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. the Vanderveer homestead belvveen INIarlboro and Teniient church is not now renietnbered. At any rate Garret Wickoffand vSergt. Tunis Vander- veer, two neijihhors, had been captured and placed in that notorious Sugar House used b}- the liritish as a prison. The pedler, whom they had en- tertained so hos])itabl\- had become a British soldier, and while on guard took special notice of these two prisoners, and asked (>neofthem ifhehad not seen them before, and if he did not remember a pedler who used to travel in their neighborhood. The}- said "j-es." He replied "I am that pedler, and I am grateful to you, and I will see you have enough to eat. and I will look after 30U both." He kept his promise; and while others were dying of starvation and filth, these two lived through their hardships, were released about the same time, started for home together, and the place is still (1904) pointed out where they separated for their homes, the one to the X'anderveer and the other to the Wickofifhomestead, where they were received bv their families and neighbors tvlio had mourned for them as dead. From researches by W. W. Gordon, .Jr. Atty., Savannah, Ga. The Gordons of Pitlnrg, Scotland, senior representatives of "Jock" Gor- don one of the two earliest known progenitors of the family, have always regarded themselves as the chiefs of the Gordon family. John Hampton, of Freehold, Planter, b. d. 1702 (formerly of Elph- ingstone East Lothian, Scotland, "Gardiner") m. Jean had lochldr: JOHN nid. l()S(J-7 Martha Brown dan. Abraham. DAVI]>. .JOSEPH. ANDKICW. .JONATHAN. NOAH. ELIZABETH. LYDIA md Cliarles (ionlim. .lANNETT nul. 1()«9 Robert Lhea. .JANE md. 17()(J-7 Nathaniel Fitzrandolph of Woodbridge. Charles Ciordon d. i7_jo was on Grand Jur}' Feb. 22. 1703 Court held at Shrewsbury: ruling elder in old Tennent 1731: md. Lydia Hampton dau. John & Jean, will dated Mch. 1739 probated Apr. 1740 mentions chldr: PETEU J). 17(i;^. d. 1770. .JOHN, of Perth Aml)oy (177L) md. ElizaJieth liad c-hld. Lvdia b. 1740. CHAKLICS, of Monmouth, md. 1st Dec. 4, 1739 Marv Newell had cldd. l^OBEIiT b. 174-2 md. '2m\ 17-;17 Gertrnde wid. Geo. Walker had cldd. Mary b. 1748. DAVID (see Baptismal List p. 211 ). LYDIA md. 1710 Timothy Lloyd .Tr. ELIZABETH. CATHERINE b. June 14, 1700 d. Oct. ;2(), 1757 md. John Barclay d. Fell. 178(>, grand-s. or great-gran (1-s. of Sir lioljert Gordon of Gordon.ston, Scotland. Peter Gordon of New Jersey s. Charles & Lydia md. ist Margaret had 4 chldr: WILLIAM .V: EldZAl'.ETH twins b. 17'54. CATHARINE b. 1786. ALICE 1). 17:;<). Peter fiordon s. Chas. & Lydia md. 2nd 1742 Mary Craig d. Archibald & had 6 chldr. (see Baptismal List p. 211): MARGARET h.^7A:i. PETER b. 1745. AliCHlBALD b. 1747md. 1779 Sicke Van Wick len. MARY b. 1749. SARAH b. 1752. LEWIS b. 1754. William Gordon of Freehold, s. Peters. Charles, b. 1734 d. 1799 md. Lydia liad 7 chldr: DAVID. LEWIS. WILLIAM TENANT. DORCAS. JOHN LLOYD. CHARLES. ALICE. David Gordon of p-reehold d. 17S3 md. 1767 Easter Parent had 9 chldr: ANNA. REBECCA. TIMOTHY. PETER. DAVID. LEWIS JAMES. JOHN. ELIZABETH. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 425 Peter Gordon "of Crossvvicks" (possibly bro. to Charles d. 1740 (Steen) ) d. 1725 md. Elizal^elh Rhea dan. Robert and Janet, made will 1723, had at time of will 5 chldr., names not stated, said to be: JONATHAN RHEA b. 1717 d. Au^. i, iSoo. ROBERT (of King- wood, Hunterdon Co. ?) d. 1778 md. 1742 Patience Mount & had chid. Patience (of Crosswicks) who md. i778john Walton. MAROARPvT md. 1744 John Yatman had chldr. (see Baptismal List p. 223). (One of the men who .sia^ned the appraisement of the estate of Peter Gordon in 1725 was "Abraham Lincon.") Jonathan Rhea Gordon, probably the s. of Peter & Elizabeth, md. Dec. 5, 1748 Margaret Cole, had 7 chldr. (Compare Baptismal List p. 210) : AMBROSE b. Mav 21, 1750 c1. June 28, 1804. BAK/II.LAI b. Apr. 2, 1752 d. young. EZEKIELb. Julv 3, 1754 d. P'eb. 7, 1830. LVDIA b. Feb. 6, 1757. CATHARINE (or Jane) b. Mch 28. 17(50. EL1ZABJ:TH b. Nov. 8, I7(i3. (General) LEWIS b. Jan. 27, 1700 d. .Inly 3. 1841 md. Miss Jolly, had c«bld. Eliza Ann. Ambrose Gordon, s. Jonathan R. & Margaret, was Capt. 3rd Continental Dragoons served in Revolution under Col. Wm. Washington, was Col. Georgia State Militia: md Elizabeth Meade b. July 30, 1764 d. Jan 31, 1838 dau. William of Va. had 6 chldr: MARCtARETTA b. Apr. 2, 1788 md. Oct. 6, 1808 John H. Matthie. ANNE b. Nov. 10, 1794 md. Mch. i, 181 s Wm. Clifford Wayne. WILLIAM WASHINGTON b. June 17, 1796 d. Mch. 20, 1842. MISSISSIPPI (twin) b. Tan. 18, 1799 md. Dec. 3, 1819 Richard R. Cuyler. TOMBIGBEE (twin) b Jan. 18, 1799 md. June 3, 1824 Harriet Pigott. JULIAN b. vSep. 14, 1802. William Washington Gordon, s. Ambrose & Elizabeth, was ist. graduate from Georgia 1815 from U. S. M. Academy, mayor of Savannah, Ga., mem ber of State Legislature, built ist railroad in Ga., was ist President of C. R. R. of Ga., md. 1826 .Sarah Anderson Stites b. 1807 d. June 2^. 1882 dau. Richard Montgomery Stites & jNIar}' (Waj'ue), bad 6 chldr: RICHARD. GEORGE ANDERSON b. 1830 d. Oct. 1872. MARY. wrLLiA:\i washin(;ton b. oct. 14, 1834. eliza Clifford (ULIELMA CLIFFOliD. George A. Gordon, s. Wm Washington & Sarah, was Col. 63rd Ga. Con- federate Army, md. rst June 1849 Caroline Steinbergen b. 1831 d. 1850 had chid. George Steenbergen b. 1830 d. July 19, 1883 md. Mattie ICason d. 1884; Geo. A. Gordon md. 2nd Ellen Bevine d. 1867, had 6 chldr: LINA md. 1879 Wm. P. Richardson had chid. Margaret. BEVINE b. Jul}- 20, 1857, Lieut. Col. ist Reg. Cav. (L S. T., md 1882 Elizabeth Mc Kim Hazlehurst, had 6 chldr. Henrv H., Bevine. Gforge A., Hazlehur.st. Ambrose. Julian. WILLIAM WASH1N(;T0N b. i860 d. Sej). 1898 md. 1891 Susan Richardson. PIU'v^Y b. 1862 md. 1884 Nannie French had chid. (ieo. Anderson. RICHARD CUYLER b. Nov. 26, 1864 md. Apr 12, 1893 Alice Thomas & had chldr. Alice. Elizabeth H., Richard C, Julia T. CARTER GRAY b. Aug. 6. 1867. William Washington fiordon, s. Wm. Washington & Sarah, was Capt. in Confederate Army, served 3 terms in State Legislature, was Brigadier General & member of I'orto Rican Peace Commission in Spanish American War, nid. Dec. 21, 1857 Eleanor Lvtle Kinzie dau. John H. ..S: grand dau. John the ist settler in Chicago, 111., had '> chldr: 426 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. ELEANOR KINZIE b. Sep. 21, 1858 md. Jan. 2, 1884 Richard Wayne Parker member of Congress from New Jersej', s. Cortlandt Parker & Elizabeth (Stites) had s chldr. Alice G , Eleanor W., Elizabeth W., Wayne, Cortlandt. JULIETTE MAGILLb Oct. 31, i860 md. Dec. 21, 18S6 Wni. Mackav Low. SARAH ALICP: b. Aug. 7, 1863 d, Dec. 30, 1880. WILLIAM WASHINGTON b. Apr. 16, 1866, was Lieut. & Aide de Camp & Attache Porto Rican Peace Commission in Sauish Amer. War, Capt. Georgia Hussars, Troop A. ist Reg. Cav. Ci, S. T., md. Mch. i, 1892 Ellen Buchanan Screven dau Geo. P. & Ellen, & grand-dau. Admiral Franklin Buchanan Confederate States Navy. & had chldr. Wm. W., E;ilen B., Margaret E. MABEL MC- LANE b. Oct. 28, 1870 md. Oct. 31, 1899 Hon. Rowland Charles Fred- erick Leigh of Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth England, had chldr. Margaret E., Rowland H. G. (iEORGE ARTHUR b. Aug. 30, 1872. Col.' rst Reg. Inf. G. S. T. Eliza Clifford Gordon, dau. Wm. W. & Sarah, b. Nov. 11, 1837 md. Apr. 16. 1857 William Henry Stites, had 9 chldr: WILLIAM HP:NRY md. Elizabeth Chadwick had chldr. Wm. H., John C Hugh G., Frances D., Gulielma, Eliza G., Robert M., Joe M.. Charles P. ^ GULIELMA CLIFFORD. WILLIAM GORDON md. Elizabeth Boales had chldr. Delcena, Eliza C, William G., p;iiza- beth M. MARY COWPER md. E. J. Swann. ALFRED. ELLEN BEVINE. ETHEL GORDON. ROBERT MACKAY. GEORCtE GORDON md. Penelope Crumbliss had chldr. Penelope E.. Ethel G. Gulielma Clifford (iordon, dau Wm. W. <& Sarah, b. Nov. 6, 1840 md. Jan. 22, 186:; Cieorge Evelvn Hanisori b. June 20. 1837, of Brandon Va. had 5 chldr. ■ ^ GULIELMA (iORDON b. Juiy 2, 1864 md. Dec. 9, 1903 Richard Ran- dolph Cuyler. GEORGE EVELYN b. July 30, 1866 md. Sep. 18. 1890 Marv Walker had chldr F;velyn B., Virginia R. WILLIAM CtORDON b. Oct. 2. 1869 md. Nov. 11, 1903 Sarah Hull King. IS- ABELLA RITCHIE b. June 18, 1873 ^ ROBERT CLIFFORD b. June I, 1875 md. Dec. 21, 1897 Eliza Mackay Huger had chid. Isabella. Ezekiel Gordon, s. Jonathan R. & Margaret, md. June 24, 1784 Mary Combs d. July 7, 1832 had 4 chldr: JONATHAN RHEA b. Mch. 1785 d. May 13, 1831. JOHN EARL b. Sep. 26, 1791 md. Feb. 24, 1823 Lydia Hampton had chid. George C. who lived at Marlboro, N. J. & had chid. lohn Earl. SARAH COMBS b. Nov. 24. 1793 d Dec. 2. 1793. JOSEPH C. b. Jan. 24, 1795 md. Mary Hampton. Jonatlian Rhea Ciordon, s. Ezkiel tv Mary, md. Oct. 23, 1805 Jane Coven- hoven d. 1832, had chldr: Seven chldr. names not known. WILLIAM JONATHAN. Dr. LEWIS J. MARY, unmarried, lived on farm in Monmouth Co. N. J. owner of family Bible. William Jonathan (iordon, s. Jonathan R. & Jane, lived in Cleveland, Ohio, md. May 25, 1843 Charlotte (iertrude Champlin dau. Wm. Howard Champlin, had 4 chldr: CHARLEYS md.June is, 1871 Mary Augusta Smythe dau. H. Sniythe of New York, had 5 boys & 2 girls. GEORGI ANNA d. Jan. 9, 1876 md. viscount Alphonse Vilain XIII of Belgium. Two other children (lied in infancy. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 427 Dr. Lewis J. Gordon, s. Jonathan R. & Jane, nid. had 3 chldr: Dr. JONATHAN RHEA d. in New York July 1902. ROBERT BRUCE, of Bradevelt, N. J. A daughter, md. John C. Sheffield of Alachua, Fla. From researches made and published 1885 by Wm. P. Fornian, late of Manalapan, N. J., and Ex-judge of Monmouth Common Pleas: with some notes added. Some say that the Fornian Fainil\- of Monmouth Co. was descended from Robert Fornian an Englishman who came to America and d. in 1691 on Long Island (see page 19.) Others believe that the Mon. Co. family of Formans descended from John Foreman, Covenanter, who came to America 1685 and settled about one and one half miles to the southeast from what is now called Freehold (town): and the neighborhood became known as "Forman Neighborhood" and "Forman square." Judge Forman inclined to this latter opinion. The chldr. of John Forman the ist were, so far as known: SAMUEL b. Sep. i6;ed about :57 yrs. Dr. D. M(jLEAN, siirjieon in Freehold. URIAH d. in infancy. CHARLES DuBOIS, farmer on the old homestead Gen. David Forman & his bro. Ezekiel were sons probably of Joseph the s. of John ist. Gen. David nid. Sarah Marsh, of Maryland, and had i chid. SARAH 1\L d. 1799 aged 26 yrs. md. Maj. Wm. Gordon Forman (a cousin) a lawyer, he md. 2nd Sarah Woodhull only dau. of Rev. John (see Woodhull Notes) she d. in Natchez 181 1 leaving i chid. Sarah M. b. 1808 d. 1872 md. Rev. Clifford S. Arms had 2 sons who d. in infancy: he d. 1863. Samuel W. Forman d. about Si yrs. of age, the youngest s. Wm. & Fran- sinchy, md. Mary dau. of Jonathan Clayton who owned the David Reid farm; md. a 2nd wife native of the west : by ist w. he had chldr: MARY C. of ^Varren, O. MARGARET C. of \Varren, O. JONATHAN C. of Cleveland, O. puhlisher, md. Elizabeth C. Darroch, had 2 sons Samuel W., Wm. Henry. FRANCES aged about 25 yrs. WM. HENRY, mer- chant in Cincinnati, md. Eliza J. Horn, left no chldr. JOHN C. printer, md. Caroline Reid of Covington, Ky., left 1 dau. Mary J. Chldr. by 2nd w. were : CHARLES EDWARD d. aged about 23 yrs. unmarried. FRANCES md. Capt. Cyrus North, Braceville, O. had twins Jessie May & Grace Clayton. CATHERINE E. md. Thomas Harrison, editor, Lapier, Mich. EMMA ORMSBY md. Newton Allen, farmer, Braceville, O. John Forman b. Sep. 14, 17 16, s. Jonathan Esq. & Margaret, possibly lived near Matcheponix creek, md. Rebecca Taylor marriage license dated Mch. 21, 1749, had chldr: JONATHAN b. May 7, 1755 d. about 70 yrs. old: he and his father / were both in the Battle of Monmouth. HANNAH md. Wm. Van- deripe. MARGARET. MARY. CATHERINE. Jonathan Forman b. May 7, 1755, s. John & Rebecca, lived on farm about one mile northwest of Snnlhburg, md. ist May 6, 1779 Margaret Harbert, & had 5 chldr: REBECCA b. Feb. 20, 1780. RICHARD b. Dec. 5. 1781 md. De- borah Hammell. CATHARINE b. May 22, 1783 md. Aaron Reid. AARON B. b. Apr. 22, 1785 moved to Ohio. JOHN b. June 3, 1788 md. Andrews, had chldr. Delilah moved west, John A. Jonathan Forman md. 2nd Martha Preston dau. of Joseph & Sarah (see List of Family Burial Plots p. 361), & had 6 chldr: SUSAN md. John E. Davison had chldr. Wm. I., Jonathan F , Gilbert W., Phebe Ann, & others. MARCxARET b. Sep. 22, 1795 md. Enoch Cheeseman had chldr. Charlotte md. John A. Forman, Lydia md. Jonathan F. Davison, Jonathan F. & others. PHEBE md. Thomas Davis moved west. JONATHAN d. a young man. WILLIAM md. (iertrude Gravett moved to Wayne Co. N. Y. MARTHA md. Jesse Parker had 4 chldr. William, Margaret, Edmund, Alexander. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 431 Rebecca Forniaii b. Feb. 20, 1780 dau. of Jonathan «Sl Marb. 4, 1788 Margaret Laird b. Sep 25. 1770 d. June 21, 1857 dau. Moses& Elizabeth (English) Laird: had 5 chldr: ELIZABP;TH b. 1789 d 1861 unmd. MARY unmd. JAMt:S unnid. vSARAH d. Dec. i, 1820 md. Abijah Appleton d. Nov 7 1S21 aged 26 vrs. 10 mos. 7 da. ANNA C. b. 1796 d. 1833 unmd. HARRIET b. ^Nlay 20, 1802 md. John Reid Jewell had 4 chldr. (See under Jewell notes). SUSAN md. Gilbert Ai)plegate of Men. Co. had 3 chldr. Margaret A.. David, & Harriet E. MARGARET E. d. May 15, 1893 aged 84 yrs. md. Benjamin B. \'an Cleve. Hannah Reid, dau James «S: his 2nd w. Sarah, md. Richard Conover of Men. Co. & had 8 chldr; JAMES. AARON. SAMUEL. WILLIAM md. McKnijiht, had 4 chldr. RICHARD. MARIA b. 1810 d. 1850 nul. Konk. ELIZA nul. Horner. ALICP2 md. Gilbert Hendricksou, had 4 .sous. James I. Reid. s. John I. & Margaret, md. Mch. 6, 1805 Sarah Davison of Mon. Co. b Mch. 22. 1786 d. Mch. 9, 1839, had 10 chldr: URLVS 1). March 17, 1807 d. Hep. 25, 18:!(). LKASTUS 1). Sep. 2(i, 1808 d. 1H()9 nul. Mary P.. Earle & had :i chldr. Harriet who nul. Hanmel Forinan, and William E. h.' lH4(id. 1874. TEKESA h. Sep. (>. 1810 d. Oct. 1, 1900. WILLIAM D. b. .lune 22, lrtl3 d. March 12, 1904. .lOHN J. b. June 20, 1815 d. Sep. 2, 1816. .[AMES J. h. .Vug. l(i. 1^17 md. Lavinia Suydam, & had 2 chldr. Hemy E. b. 18.50 d. 1900, c^(4eorge. AI'STKN b. Sep. l(i, 1819 md. Jane Van Ness of New York City iK: had :i chldr. Austen, Edward. Lillie. AARON H. 1). Dec. 15. 1821 d. xMarch :?, 1900. SYMMES h. Sep. (i, 1823d. Sep. 8, 1824.. SIDNLY b. Feb. 12, lf^:.'5 md. 1st 1M.50 Al)i.i;ail Bolesof Mou. Co. d. 1876 had one chid. Carrie; md. 2nd isso Sarah Denton of New York state, had no children. Joseph I. Reid, s. John 1. ^: Margaiet, md. .Ann Miller of Middlesex Co. 6 had 7 chldr: MAR(rAKET A. b. ISO.s d. isso. ELIZABETH 11. b. 1-<10 d. 1874 md. Johr I. Dey of Mon. Co. &had2chldr. Carrelia, i^ Elizabeth A. b. 1845d. 1891. .lOHN J. b. lHl2d. 1H91. ELIJAH b. 1814 d. 1H9:',. AP.IJAII A. b. 1817 md. in Canada. ^VILLIAH C. b. 1819 md. Mary c^ had 4 chldr. Edgar, Howard. Leonard, Elizabeth. DAVID M. b.- 182:5 md. in Ohio. John Reid (after his father's death he wrote his name John I.)s. of John I. & Margaret, md. Hannah Miller b. Feb. 12, 1792, & had 12 chldr: JAMES b. .Vug. 6, 1H12 d. 1861 md. Mary Ely of Mon. Co. &had 4ehldr. Ely, Phe))e. Hannah V. b. 1H49 d. 1854, .S: John. JOSEPH H. b. Dec. 15, 1813 md. Mary Ann Bowne of Mon. Co. iiad. 2 chldr. Hannah, & Louise. .lOHN H. b. Sep. 24. 1K15 d. 1H59. WILLIAM b. Oct. 15, PSH d. Aug. 29, 1>^94. MATILDA b Aug. 15, 1819 md. IHll Samuel Conover of Mon. Co. had :5 chldr. Mary, Josephene, Fanny. ;See under bainl notes). MARY E. b. Jan. 26, 1822 nul. Peter Clayton' of Mon. Co. had 7 (^Iddr. Harriet L., Hannah V., Mary A., Ella P., Franklin II., .lolin B., i^ Peter P. C. WOODHULL b. Nov. 11' 1823 nul Elizabeth Tunis of .Mon. Co. had 2 chldr. Edward, t^ Addison. A child that died. G. SPAFFORD b. Oct. 17, 1825. REBECCA h.Nov. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 433 1, 1827 d. IS.-)! md. Win. H..Ie\vfll ( See under .Jewell notes i. MAK(iARKT h. June 1:2. lS;;n d. Dee. 1!). ls<).^. AAKON L. b. Sep. 1^. H:'.:!. James A. Reid. .s. Aaron ts: Rebecca, nid. May 28, 1822 Cornelia Ann Bowne b. Feb. 7, 1.^0:; d. Dec. 29. 1892 dan. James & Lydia (IMunnt) Bowne. had 6 chldr: AARON F. 1.. .lune 1:>. Is-.':; ,|. issi; uid. »!<: liiid •.' rlildi. .Mary A.. tS: Sarah I). .lAMKS KOWNK h. Feb. 5, IS:'.") lived on farm wliere hi's fatlier and -^rand lather had lived. LYDIA MOUNT b. Sep. 2S, ls:i7 d. Aug. 31, lS(iS unmd. REIJIX'C'A C. b. Feb. 9, ]s:U) d. lSS(i. MARY FLIZA- BETH b. Aug. 5, 1838 nid Henry \V. Parker of Mon. CO. had 7 clildr. Sarah S., Lydia II., James A., John K., Clarence IL, Cornelius I'.., i'<: Nellie W. JOHN L. b. Oct. 20, 1840 d. 188(i md. Ellen Smith of Mon. Co. had no e.hldr. Teresa Reid, dan. James L & Sarah, md. Sep. 21, 1S36 Carret P.. Conover of Mon. Co. & had 7 chldr; JAMES 1). ls:58 d. 18:{<). S. ELL1;N b. is:',i) d. Isd!) md. .James K. Craig. CATHERINE I). Meh. 4, 1841 d. (K-t. iss,", md. Luther 1). Ihiiibee.. JANE ANN b. 184:5. WILLIAM (i. b. isl,",. SIDNEY R b. is48d. 1852. GARRET B. I). 18.51. William D. Reid, s. James I. cS: vSarah, nid, Mlizabelh I)e\- of iMiddiesex Co. & had 5 chldr: JOSEPH C. b. 1841 md. 1S(J8 .Jennie A. \Yoolley of .Mon. C... vS: had 2 ehldr. Alfred E. iV: Lizzie V. I'RIAS b. 184:5 md. ls(;(J Sarali A. Ilrown of Middlesex Co. & bad 4 chldr: Laurinda C, and the others d. vounii.. M A R Y V. b. 1846 md. 18(58 Jacol) B. Conover of Mon. Co. & had d olildr.' S. ELlZABETHb. 1851 md. 1871 Longstreet Vaughn cS: had 2 chldr. ANNA b. 18.'>5 md. Harvey Vanderveer c*v: had 2 chldr. Margaret A. Reid, d. Joseph I. & Ann, md. 1827 .Stephen Conover of .Mon. Co. & had 4 chldr: S. DECATIR b. 1827. WILLI. \M S. h. ls:',()il. 1S88. A.MANDA b. 18:^2. JOHN S. b. 1^:54 d. ls,-,(). Stephen Conover d. 18^57 (S: the widow md. 1845 Jacob Johnson of Mon Co. & had one chid. Julietta R. Aaron H. Reid, s. James I. cS: Sarah, md. 1st Sarah Rice N: had 4 clildr: MARY P. i). 1849 d. ls,-,:>. SARAH J. b. 1S50 d. ]^72. .JOHN md. Margaret Api)legate & had 1 chid, (iertrudc. CATHARINi: .\. md. 1891 Formal) HolTman, no chldr. Aaron 11. Reid md. 2nd. Minnie Morris dan. Ceor^je <.*<: liad 2 chldr. Leona, & Minnie. John J. Reid, s. Joseph 1. N: Ann md. 1st Ivliza I). Ilankin^on of Mon. Co. & had 7 clildr: J. NEWELL md. Sarah Combs of .Mon. Co. \- had .', chldr. Lizzie, .Vnna, Eloise. ELIJAH md. & had 2 ehldr. AUGl'STl'S md. ct had :5 chldr. Marv S.. Constance, John. .JOSEPH md. & had 3 chldr. .Mae, Emma.' .Joseph. .JOHN CALVIN b. 1851 d. 189(1 md. .Sarah E. Young of .Maryland & had 9 chldr. P.laiiche. Rene. Carrie, Minnie. Maud, .John C, Mark, ct twin J)oys l)olli d. young. CA l\OLl Nl^ md. Claudius Hammond & had (j chldr. Katheiiiu' L..' Hannah .M., John \t., Hariv, Frank, IJiza D. MARY E. md. Charles K'lie of .Mon. Co. iS; had 1 chid. Newell R. Ann Reid, d. 1838, N: John J. Reid md. 2nd. 1859 .Mary \aii Cleaf iN had no chldr. Elijah Reid, s. Joseph 1. N: .Ann, md. ist Susan P. l'>j;l)erl of .New York City & had i chid: SAK'AH .\. md. IC. Thompson Cono\eiiV had 2 (rhldr. Oiacc. i^. Su.sau. r 434 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. His ist w. (1. 1S47, & P'lijah Reid nicl. 2nd Phebe Mundy of New York City & had 5 chldr: ELIJAH M. h. Aufi. l;i, 184'J d. Mch. 17, ]9()2 iiul. 1H7:; Catharine A. Kue & had lOcldilr. Lewis K'., Howard Iv, Edith I!., Elizabeth ('., Jessie iM., He Witt Coht'ii, ^lary A., Wendell P., Henry li., .*fc Lester K. AKIETTA nul. J. Chalmers K'ue Si had :{ chldr. Mary L., Marfiareta, & Mira. HAKKY nid. Alfaretta Van .'-'eoiek A; had 4 chldr! Chester, Harry, Warren, Lillian. EDITH ind. William Woodward & had 3 chldr. llowaid K., Carl R., &. Wni. Stanley MAK(;AUET b. 1S(;;; d. 19(l(l md. Alfred .Mount & had 1 chid. Albert. John H. Reid, s. John I. iS: Hannah, uul. Margaret Dey & had 5 chldr; BENJAMIN D. nul. Ella Mc Elvaine i^- had lUJddr. Reta. Carl, t'v: one died. JOHN V. b. 18-19 d. 1S73. Sl'AEFOKI) W. nul. 18(19 Hester P.urtt & had 4 chldr. Nellie, Ceoigana, Bnrtt W., & Emma T. LAl^KA. KATEmd. J. Leander Jewell & had 2 chldr. Harry, & one d. younij. William Reid, s. John I. & Hannah, ind. Dtc. 30, 1S40 Sarah T. Appleton b. Nov. 29, 1818 d. Mch. 16. 1888, & had 5 chldr: SARAH ELIZABETH b. Sep. 26, 1841 d. Jan. l.".. IS",:]. MATILDA nul. Dec. 24, 18();> B. Conover Preston & had 8 chldr. I'annie, Elizabeth, Viola, William, Joseph, Anjiusta. , <*i: Howaid. W:M. ELLWOOD TEN- NENT md. Nov. 18, 18S() Mary P. McLean cV had 4 chldr. Lester, Charles, Marion, i^ one died yoiino. 'MAL'tiARET ELIZA myill nid. May 25, 1881 Charles F. McDonald & had 3 chldr. Oliver, Sarah, Charles. FLORENCE AUOUSTA md. Feb. 23, 1881 William M. Rankin & had 5 chldr. Helen A., Thomas S., Sarah E., Florence M., & Frederick B. G. Spa fford Reid, .s. John I. & Hannali, nid. Jan. 2, 1851 Elizabeth Denise b. Aug-. 30, 1830 dau. Wni. G., & lipd 6 chldr. WILLIAM PI. md. Emma B. H. Taylor ct had 7 chldr. George T., Edj;ar D.. Henry P., William A., Edna S., Elizabeth, & Lottie Many. GEORGE E. b. June 1.5, 1855 d. Feb. 3, ISCO. ELLA md. Feb. 1, 1882 John A. Okerson, no chldr. Rev. ALBERT md. Helen Schenck dan. Saml. M., &. had 3 chldr. Lotta & Louise twins, tt Elizabeth. AUGUSTUS md. Feb. 22, 1893 Ella W. I'errine dau. Wm. & had 4 chldi-. Margery P.. .\uuustus Lloyd, t'v 2 died young. SARAH JANE. Margaret Reid, dau. John I. & Hannah, nid. Joel Cla\-ton (S: had 5 chldr: EMiMA md. Delancey Wilgus had 2 chldr. Flora, & Ralph. MARIANNA md. Miller had chid. Howard. . MARY HANNAH. MARGARET md. Craig Fleming, had chid. Hazel. Aaron L. Reid, s. John I. & Hannali md. July 24, 1856 Elizabeth Ely b. Feb. 22, 1S35 dau. Joseph PI. iS: Julia A. (Cubberley) Ely, had 7 chldr: CHARLES AUGUSTUS b. P)ec. 7, 1857 d. Sep. 11, 1904. ANNA md. Dec. 18, 1878.IohnP. English & had chldr. Mary Elizabeth, Charles R., & Elsie. MARY JANEb. Jan. 9, 18(;;> d. .Ian. 19, 18(i4. AAI.ON E. b. Jan. 8, 18(54 d. Jan. 22, 18(i4. JULIA ELIZABETH b. Ajir. 2(), 18(i5 d. ISIch. (i, 1897. HARRIET REBECCA. WILLIAM HARVEY md. Aug. 0, 189(i Carolyn M. Smith dau. Monroe, i*t had 1 chid. Pauline. Aaron Reid, .s. David «.\: Amy, md. & had 4 chldr. ROBERT. AAI^ON. CAROLINE. MARIA. Thomas P. Reid, s. David e\: .\my. md. — & had 4 chldr* JOHN. (name not known). ( name not known ). ELLEN. Henry Iv Reid, s. James J. & Lavinia. md. Morgan & had 3 chldr: (All 3 died in infancy.) GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 435 Austen Reid, s. Austen & Jane, md. Hell Joline & had i chid: ETHEL b. 189(id. 1901. Edward Reid, s. Au.sten tS: Jane, nid. — & had chldr: (names not known. ) IvilHe Reid, dan. Austen & Jane, nul. 'I'honias I.upton of Matauan, had no chldr. Howard Reid, s. Win. C. «S: -\lar\-, nid. & had chldr: Names not known. Leonard Reid, s. Wni. C. & ^lary, nid. Rhoda Laird tS: had i chid. BEKTHA. Ely Reid, s. James & Mary, nid. Mar}- Clayton dau. Hllison tS: had 3 chldr. ELLA. SAKAHmd. Charles Hoffman. .LIIALSEY. Phebe Reid, dau. James & Mary, nid. Samuel Davison & had 4 chldr; WILLIAM nul. Cassia Davison & had 3 chldr. CARRIE. M A KY R., md. Charles Pittenger, & had 1 chid. FRANK. Hannah Reid, dau. Joseph 11. & Mary md. John Rowne of M. ANNA b. Apr. 2. 1806 tl. .Ian. 14, 18815 md. Lewis Combs. DANIEL DISBKOW b. Sep. 9, 1808. RUTH RICKETTS b. Sep. 30, 1810 d. unmarried. CATHARINE AMANDA b. .Mch. 15, 1813 md. Ezekiel Dey. FRANCES b. July 13, 181(i d. Dec. 28, 18S2 md. Mount. David R. Reid, s. Richd. cS: Caty, md. Mary Ann \'an Sidioick b. 1802, & had 5 chldr: WILLIA.M V. JOHN HENRY. HANNAH ELIZ.MJETII. CATH- ERINE ANN b. June 8, 1837. RICHARD D. 43^^ HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. I'kiiu liata fuiiiislicd hy C'liarles S. .IcwiU, Kaliway. N. .1. Anil Haiiktixm \\ ()ct. 1.4, 1726(1 June 6, 1761 ind. Joseph 'I'a\ lor 1). Mch. 19, 1723(1 Dec. uj, 1777 had 6 clildr: PKlSC'iLLA 1>. !)((•.:;. 17IS. MAKGKET Nov. s, l?.")!. CATHERINb. Nov. ]•.>. 17."):!. .\NN h. Mdi.-Jti, 17r.(i. JOSKril 1). Mav 7. 175^(1. Feb. 1(1, 17>-(;. THO.MAS HANKINSON h. .Iiiiu^ 1(1, l7<;o. Joseph Tavinr nul. 2nd. Sep. 28, 1762 Ann B h. iJcc. i^ 172b . .\uon nn! Hampton, aM(*lhtr .si.sltr nid. — Cooper, and a third .si.slei not known. From (lata and family Kible records in possession of ])a\id l'>aird, Haird, N. .!., with some notes added. John Ilaird ininiigrated from Scotland 1683 aged 18 years, d. Apr. 1755 aged about 90 yrs. bur. at Topanemus, md. Mary Hall 1684 who was taken from a wrecked vessel; it is supposed their children were David Sr., Andrew, Zebulon who d. Jan. 28, 1804 aged 83 \rs. 3 mos. 15 da. bur. at Topanemus. David Baird.Sr. b. Wednesday Oct. 19, 1710 d. June 19, 1801 nid. Sarah Compton 1). on a Good Fryday Apr. 18, 1716 d. May r, 1810, had 4 chldr: JACOB b. sabbath Nov. 10, 1744. MARY b. Sep. 30, 1747. JOHN b. Oct. 27, 1750. DAVID Jr. b. July 16, 1754. John Baird b. Oct. 27, 1750 d. Oct. 26, 1834 md. ist May 2, 1776 Phebe Fly h. Apr. 14, 1749 d. June 3, i8i7;hem(l. 2nd July i, 1818 Fli/.abeth ]-",dwards b. sabbath Apr. i, 1790. Thomas Fdwards d. Sep. 5, 1816 aged 81 N-rs. 5 mos. b. 22, 1797. REI b. Mav 16, 1798. . ELIZABETH b. Mcb. 2, 1800. THOMAS b. Feb. 6, 1802. ' ANN b. Dec. 2:1 180:5. EVELINA b. Oct. 25, 1805 md Mch. 12, 182S Wm. P. Forman. JOSEPH b. July 4, 1807 d. May 5, 1814. JAMES b. June :^, 1810. RACHEL b. Sep. 7, 1812. FLENOR b. Dec. 15. 1S15. ZEBULON b. .Ian. :n, 1^19. Thomas Baird b. P"eb. 6, 1802 md. Dec. 11, 1825 p;ieanor P.ilyen b May 9, J 804, had 3 chldr: 1 & 2 twins. JONATHAN c'v: DAVID )). Aui:. 21, 1S29. SAK'AH b. March 20, 18:5:;. Fli/.abeth Baird b. Mch. 2, 1800 d. Dec. 14, 1895 md. 1820 Peter Wyckofif a 5th generation descendant, by both father & mother, from Peter Claessen Wyckoff emigrant from Holland 1636: she was bap. in Old Ten. & 1826 united with ist Pres ch. Cranbury, N. J. had 9 chldr. only one of whom survived her, a dau. who md. Rev. James M. Maxwell, D, D. pastor in Monongahela Citv, Pa. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 437 From a genealogical resoaroli loaned by Jacol) 15. Conover, IJainl, N. .). The notes were in type writing, and apparently taken from a more e.xtended genealogi- cal paper. No. I. W'olfert Garretse \'an Couwenhoven, he was llie common .Vnces- tor of the Conover family m this country. He came from Amers- foort, Utrecht, Holland to this country '630 was sent over as Snper- intendant of farms for the Patroon, resided at Albany N. Y. for 3 or four years, & afterward cultivated a farm on "Manhattan Island. In June 1637 '^"^ purchased from the Indians land at Flatlands Long Island; d. after 1660. The writer of the paper here gives the vSons in the line of descent down to the present, and remarks that the Van was soon dropped from the name, and about 1770 the name was changed to Conover with most of the familv. No 2. Gerret Wolfert, came with his father in 1630 & resided in Flat- lands, b. 1610 md. Albie dau. of Cornelius Lambertse Cool of Gowanus; d. about 1645. No. 3. Wilhelm b. 1636 md. ist 1660 Albie dau. of Joris Brinckerhoft', nid. 2nd 1665 Jellneetze dau. of Pieter Nonfoort; he resided first at Brooklyn afterwards at Flatlands: d. about 1728. No. 4. Peter b. Feb. 12, 1671 md. Patience dau. Elias Daws about 1700 he removed to ]\Ionmouth Co. N. J. & settled on a farm near P'reehold; d- 1755- No. 5. William b. May 3, 1706 md. May i, 1724 Mar3'ake Colyer b. 1706: resided at Englishtown, N. J. d. 1777 & his w. d. Jan. 30, 1777. No. 6. Peter b. May 1726 md. July 5, 1749 Anna dau. of Thomas Davis. No. 7. Lewis b. Sep. 9, 1752 md. about 1780 Rachel Scott b. 1760; resided near Freehold or at Rumson N. J, & he d. Ma}- 27, 1843, his w. d. Apr. 5, 18 13. No. 8. Ebenezer b. Oct. 5, 1783 md. Dec. 17, 1807 Marj' dau. Ouke Lefifer- son & Sarah Schenck, she was b. Nov. 19 1784. He resided near Freehold, N. J. d. Nov. 18, 1857 & his w. d. March 16, 1861. had 8 chldr:— SAK.MI 1). Nov. 7. l.^OH d. Feb. 28, 1884. ii.VCIIEL b. Dec. 4, I81()d. Apr. 20, 1901. .I.\XE b. Apr. 7, 18i;Ul. Nov. ir>, ]S42. WILLIAM E. b. Oct. 14, 1815 d. Aug. 24, 1891. .lAMIvS HCOTT b. Oct. 2, isiR d. Sep. 8, 1894. MARY ANN b. Sep 14, 1821 d. .Mch. If,, 1900. ARTHUR L. b. Apr. 18, 1824 d. Aug. 14, 1899. JOHN B. b. Nov. 22, 1829. From collections furnished by D. VanDerveer Peirine, Freehold. N. ,1. and data by Mrs. L. H. K. Conover, Marlboro, N. ,1. Peter Covenhoven, of 1 reehold, Monmouth Co , md. Patience Daws, had 10 chldr: HANNAH b. Sep. :2(». 1095 md. .lolianncs Antonides. .I.\N1-; b. .hily 28, 1097 md. William Williamsen. ALLIK I). Sep. 28, 10!)!) d. voung. MARY b. .lulv 25, 170] (I. .Miiv 17, 17S7 md. Oct. 10, 17;>- Koert (L Selianek. WILLIAM It. .lulv II, iVo:} d. May 3, 1777 md. .May 1, 1725 Mary i Tlieodor- use) Colyer. ALLICE b. .May 21, 1705 d. Nov. 10, 1797 md. .Ian. 10, 17:{0 Wm. Williams.n. ELIAS b." Sep. 12, 1707 0. Dec. ;.'5, 1750 md. 17:29 Wil- lempe Wall. ELEXORA b. Sep. 2, 1709. PETER b. June 27, 1712 md. Dec. 17, 17:55 Leah (.lanse) Sebenck. ANNEV b. Sep. 29, 1714 md. Dec. 17, 1780 .lolui Longstreet. This record of births was copied from the Dutch Bible of W'illem Willemson. 438 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Aeltie Coweiihoven h. May 21, 1705 d. Nov. 16, 1797 dau. Peter, nid. Jan. 16, 1730 Willcni Willenisen h. Feb. 10, 1709 d. Apr. 22, 177S had 6 chldr; ANTYE b. Sep. KJ, 1730 d. Sep. 14, 1757. PATIENCE b. Apr. 11, 1733. HELENA )). May 3, 1735 d Mcli. 15. 177>. AERT b. Nov. 5, 1739 d. Dec. 7, 1742. NEELTYE b. Sep. 20. 1743. JANNETYE b. June 29, 1746 d July 13, 1740. A certain will recorded at Trenton, N. J. of William Covenhoven of Free- hold. N.J. sworn Jan. 20, 1777 (po.ssiblv the Wni. .s. of Peter) mentions chldr: PETEK. CATlfERINE. PATIENCE. MAKY. THEODORUS ^YILLIAM. NELLY. JOHN. John Covenhoven b. July 11, 1746 d. Nov. 3, 1824 bur. at Old Ten. s. of Wm., nid. Jan. 12, 1770 Mar}- Aiken b. Apr. 28, 1741 d. Nov. 14, 1826 dan. of Thomas Aiken, had 7 chldr: CATHERINE b. Feb. 28, 1771 ind. 1st Solomon Combs, md. 2nd William Davis. ABIGAL b. Apr. 4, 1773 d. Apr. 11, 1813 md. Van Home. WILLIAM b. June 22, 1774 d. Au.u. 12, 1852. JOHN b. Nov. 6, 1775 d. ' Oct. 3, 1804 unmarried. GERTRUDE b. July 19, 1777 md. Joseph Conoven SAMUEL b. Apr. (5, 1779 d. Oct. 12, 1779. THEODORUS b. Oct. 19, 1780 d. Eel). 12, 1858, md. Rachel — . William Covenhoven b, June 22, 1774 s. John & Mary md. Janet Davis b. April 29. 1774 dau. Aaron & Janet (Rhea) Davis (see Rhea Notes) had i chid: MARY b. June 20, 1809 md. P>b. 13, 1828 David I. \'anDerveer b. Apr. 19, 1806 had 4 chldr. Hannah Matilda, William Conover, John D., & David Arthur. Peter (Pieterse) Covenhoven jr. b. June 27, 171 2 s. Pieter & Patience mdj. Dec. 17, 1735 Ivcah ( Janse) Schenck b. Dec. 24, 1714 dau. Jan (Roelofse) & Sarah (Covenhoven) Schenck, & had 9 chldr: .JOHN P. b. Jan. (i, 1740 d. Dec. 24. 1811 md. Jane McGalliard. PATIENCE 1). Mcli. 29, 1742 d. Mcli. 8, 182() md. Dec. 1, 17()5 Albert Covenhoven. SARAH h. Dec. 22. 1744 d. May 13, 1H2G md. Feb. 19, 17()7 Joseph Thompson,' ELLEANOR b. Dec. 25, 174(5 md. J<»hannes Schenck. PIETER b. Mcli. 3,i 1749. ELIAS b. May 14. 1751 md. Oct. 2, 1774 Catharine Forman. WIL-^ LIAM b. Jan. 4, 1753. LEAH b. Mcli. 25, 1756 md. An^. 31, 1780 William Combs. RULIF b. Feb. 3, 1758 md. Rachel Carr From a Bible record furnished by Miss Mary E. Robinson, West Freehold, N. J. John P. Conover d. Dec. 24 1811 ao^ed 71 yrs. 11 mos 18 da. md. Jane Mc- Galliard d. Aug. 14, 1798 aged 49 yrs. 7 mos. 9 da, had chldr: JOHN I. WILLIAM I. LEAH md. Wm. Ten. Eyck, &. she d. Deq. 19, 1832 aged 45 yrs. 11 rnos. 17 da. From notes furnished by Frank C. Laird, Enj,dishtown, N. J. William Covenhoven (son of Peter & Patience (Daws) Covenhoven see in above Notes) b. July 11, 1703 d. Ma}' 3. 1777 md. May i, 1725 Mary Colyer d. Jan. 30, 1777 in her 70th year, both bur at Old Tennent, had ir chldr: JOSEPH 1). Feb. 16, 17:26. CATHARINE b. Oct- 11, 1727. PATIENCE /- b. Apr. 24. 1729. MARYb. June 4, 1731. THEODORUS b. May 24, '^ 1733 d. Dec. 10. 1825. WILLIAM b. Auj^. 13, 1735. SAMUEL b. Aug. 27, 1738. NELTE b. Mch. 31, 1742. JOSEPH b. July 17, 1743. SARAH 1). June 21, 1744. JOHN b. July 11, 1746. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 439 William P. Coven hovt-n d. Feb. 13, 1823 aged 79 3 ears iiid. Altia Jewell d. Mch. 4, 1813 aged 69 years, had 6 clildr: S.WIUEL. KICH.\RI)b. Apr. H, 1770. JANEl). Oct. 21, 1771. ALICE b. Feb. 4, 1774. WIELIAM b. Aii>;. 0, 1777. .TOSEPH b. Au^. 3, 178(3 d. May 2, 1849. Note; Win. P. bought the Gib Hendrickson farm for .sons Richard and William soon died and Richard owned the farm. Wm. P. owned nearly all of Englishtown including the INIill, which Mill piopert}- was left to Samuel whose dau. md. Abraham B. Ammerman (see p. 167). Joseph Covenhoven md. 1808 Alice Laird b. Dec. 2, 1788 d. Feb. 22, 1864, had 6 chldr: JULIETT b. .June 25, 1809. MATILDA b. Oct. 2(J, 1810 md. James Apple- ton. LOUISA b. Aug. 16, 1812. WILLIAM THEODORE b. Mch. 20, 181.5 md. Hannah Gaston. ALEXANDER b. Oct. -^4, lsi9 md. Ibuinah Dey. CHARLES AUGUSTUS b. Aug. 17, 1824. Richard Conover d. Sep. 20, 1851 aged 81 yrs. 5 nios. 12 da. md. Hannah Reid dau James, had 7 chldr: JAMES md. Shepherd, had chldr. Charles, Emma & John. ALCHEY ;or Alice) d. Oct. 27, 1880 aged 78 yrs. 4 mos. 28 da. md. Dec. 26, 1821 Gilbert Hendrickson d. Jan. 31, 1847 aged 48 yrs. lomos. 28 da. had chldr. Rulif S., James Conover. Richard & Gilbert ELIZ.A md. Joseph Horner, no chldr. SAMUEL— Sheriff~md. twice. WILLIAM R. md. twice. RICHARD md. Susan Vannote, had chldr. Gilbert, & Susie. AARON md. Francythye Conover, had 5 chldr. Esther md. Wm. Miller, Hannah md. Ozias Miller, Sophia md. Geo. VanArtsdale, Ida, & Mary P. md. James B. Rogers. Samuel Conover, Sheriff", s. Richard & Hannah, md. 1st Mary Piatt, & had 2 chldr. HANNAH md. Geo. Bullock. GEORGE P. md. Amy lUmLsall. rad. 2nd Matilda Reid, & had 3 chldr: MARY md. John H. Laird. JOSEPHINE md. Charles Wesley Borden. FANNY rad. Wm. P. Robertson. William R. Conover, s. Richard & Hannah, md. ist ICliza McKnight & md. 2nd Debora Tilton. He had 4 chldr: MILLARD. FRANK. JOANNA md. Peter Dauser. ADELADEmd. Ely Hutchinson. From Notes by Mrs. (Judge) Charles H. Conover, Freehold, N. J. Cyrus Bruen, trustee in Old Ten. 1S35, b. Mch. 2, 1787 at Madison, then Bottle Hill, Morris Co. N. J. He was the s. of Jonathan Bruen & Lydia Ward his w. Jonathan was s. of David s. of Joseph s. of John who came to Newark in 1667, s. of Obadiah found in the list of the Plymouth Colony in 1640, who was a jounger s. of John of Bruen vStaplefurd in the County of Chester, Ii)ngland. From genealogical collections by Mrs. (Judge) Charles H. Conover, Ficcliold, N. J., with various notes added. Michael Henderson, tradition says, was an elder in Old Scots church. He was grandson of vSir Michael Balfour. He and his w. Jane both d. in 1722 & were bur. in Old Scots yard. Old papers seem to show that they had a s. James who appears to have been a merchant. Also they had a son John. who was elder, clerk, trustee in Old Ten. church. 440 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. John Henderson (Michael) d. Jan i, 1771 in his 74tli yr. nid. Ann d. Oct. 4, 1776 in her 6sth year, had a no. of chldr. for list of whom see Baptismal Register nnder Rev Wni. Tennent, and these further notes may be added: Their son John h. 1741 d. 1815 nid. Jan. 29. 1761 Jane Laird dan. W'ni. of Rnjjiishtown: this John was an officer in Revolutionar}- Army, had sons & dans, of whom Maria & Elizabeth d. unmarried, Jane md. Daniel VViiliams, William d. unmarried 1808, Charles settled in New Orleans & md. Miss Angelica Hoogland of that cit}'. Also Mar- garet dan. John ist & Ann, md Capl. Tinney lived in State St. on Battery, New York. Thomas Henderson, M. D. (John, Michael) b. 1743 d. Dec. 15, 1824 grad. Princ. Coll. 1761, member of Med. vSociety of N. J. 1766, Society of Cincin- nati 1781 (see sketch at close of Chap. VII): he md. ist Sep. 23, 1767 Mary dau. John Hendricks, she lived onlj' a few mos. after their marriage He md. 2nd Jan. 1778 Rachel Burrowes dan. of John & Hope, b. Sep. 1751 d. Aug. 22, 1840, they had seven daughters: MARY b July 1779 d. 1848 md. May 6, 1806 Richard Montgomery' Green of Lawrenceville, N. J. had 5 chldr. (ij Thomas Henderson b. 1803 md. 1833 Mary Ciulic. (2) Charles Gustavus md. Sarah Ann Max- well, d. 1847. (3) Alfred Dickinson md. Mary Kenned}' d. Dec. 15, 1867 in Naples, Italy, U. S. Consul: 2 children &the w. preceeded him to the grave in the distant home where health had lieen sought. (4) Margaretta Matilda md. vSamuel M. Hamill, D. D. (5) Sidney Breece b. 1820 d. i8Soind. ist Ellen Sansbury md. 2nd Maria Cirev. ANNA b 1781 d. 1843 unmarried. JANE b. 1784 d. Oct. 1804'. HOPE BURROWES b. 1786 d. Apr. 1823 md. John Burrowes Fornian, 3 chldr. CATHARINE b. 1788 d. i8s4 i" Springfield, 111. md. Rev. Eli F. Cooley Sep. 3, r8i8, had 2 chldr. ELIZA b. Jan. 26, 1790 d. 1851 md. Sep. ^, 1818 Cyrus Bruen. 4 chldr. 2 d. in infancv. MARGA- RETFA MATILDA b. 1793 d i8s3 i"^- R^v. John G". Bergen, Spring- field, 111., 5 chldr. From a jienealogical research furnished by Mrs. Thomas E. Morris, Freehold, N. J. James English b. 1700 md. Margaret Rhea b. about 1700, & had 7 chldr: DA A' ID b. 17-2() d. 8ep. 13, 1762. JAMES md. Catherine Hutchinson. ROBERT md. Jane .Montgomery. MARGARET md. David Maxwell. JONATHAN md. Elizabeth Laird. ELIZABETH md. Moses Laird. JOHN d. unmarried, aged 22. David English, s. James & Margaret, md. Jane Robinson, iS: had 4 chldr: JANE d. unmarried. MARGARET md. 1st Jeremiah Smith md. 2nd Rev. H. Foxall. DAVID d. unmarried. JAMES ROBINSON h. 17(J;id. 1815. James Robinson English, s. David & Jane, md. Alice Conover of English- town, N. J. had 9 chldr: DAVID md. ist Mary Slade md. 2nd. Alcinda vSlade, he had 6 chil- dren Mary, Alice, Henry, Charles, Virginia, Fanny. JANE md. Dr. W. W. Hedges, had 8 chldr. Margaret, Joseph, Caroline, Mary Ann, James, Alice, Smith. Sarah Jane. WILLIAM CONOVER md. Meribah Chandler had i chid. Mary. JEREMIAH SMITH md. Rebecca Cooper had 2 chldr. Ellen Wyckoff, Jenny Lind. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 441 CAROLINKmd. Amos Shaw had jchldr. Mary Alice, Henry Martyn. Caroline, Smith, Laura Victoria, Daniel McLean, Amos. JOHN CRAIG md. Adelia Morgan had 3 chldr. Alice Craiij, Morgan, Adelia Penelope. GEORGE HENRY^nd. Mary Mount had 2 chldr. Hanah Matilda, George Henry MARY md. Rev. Jno. F. Cowan had 5 chldr. Elizabeth Alice, James English, John Fleming, Wm. Milam, Edward Payson. JAS. THEODORE md. Mary Elizth Jobs had 5 chldr. James Robinson, Nicholas C J., Theodore Cowan, Lizzie Claire, David Eugene. Ellen Wyckoff English, daii. Jeremiah & Rebecca, md. Thomas K. Morris. had 6 chidr: LYNDON ENGLISH md. Mary Pickett of Birniinfrhani, .\labania. FRED SPOONER. BESSIE DALLAM. THOMAS EDWARD. NELLIE. NATHANIEL WYCKOFF. (seep. 446.) From data furnished by N. S. Hopkins, Williamsville, New York. David Kerr b. June 18, 1752: he and his family moved to western New York shortly after the country was opened for settlement, and was living at Tonawanda N. Y. before 1S12; some say he came from Maryland and others sa}- he came from Monmouth Co. New Jersey, the latter being more probabl}' correct. He md. ist Feb. 9, 1775 Martha F"aulkner b. July 12, 1760 d. April 16, 1786, & had 7 chldr: WILLIAM b. May 4, 1776 d. June 8, 1776. JOHN b. May 20, 1777. NANCY ANN b. June 15, 1779 d. April 2, 1848 at what is now the village of Snyder N. Y. md. April 28, 1805 Brig. Gen. Timothy S. Hopkins, their marriage was the first performed in western New York after the opening up of the country; have numerous descendants in Buffalo and vicinitv. CATHERINE b. Nov. 15, 1780 md. Zador Norton. WALTER b April 27, 1782. RACHPZL b. Sep 22, 1783 md. William Maltby. MARTHA b. July 29 1785 md. Isaac Norton. David Kerr md. 2nd Patty Pruyn, & had 7 chldr; BEN.JAMIN. CHARLES. BETSEY b. May 19, 1791 d. .June ?,, 1862 at Williamsville N. Y. md. April 4, 1HU9 John Grove at Andierst N. Y. have numerous descendants in Buffalo and vicinity. DANIEL. OLIVE. SOPHIA b. Nov. 25, 1805 d. Mch. 21, 1836 md. William Carr. RANSOM. From a heraldic scroll made by the late Samuel M. Schanck, Counsellor-at-Law and loaned for this book by his son E. (irandiii Sclianck, Higlitstown, N. .J. Mr. Sclianck ])re])are(l the sc-roll witli much care, and had linely painted on it pictures of the various escutcheons l)cloiijiinj; to the Schenck family, the illustrations and descM-iptions of which are not iicre jiiven. See in the (Jerman works on Heraldry or Coats-of-Arms in the Astor Library, N. V. Schencke is the name of a very ancient famih- who were spread over all Germany. In the reign of Charlamagne there was a knight Edgar, sur- named the Schencke. about A. D. 798; his wife's name was Fredegunde, b. in the region of the Moselle. The family de.-~cendants of this Knight, most especially in Suabia, Switzerland, Selesia, and Holland, were greatly renowned and possessed of large wealth. In Holland the family of tlie Schencks is found in the person of Colvede Witte, Baron van Toulenburg, who was killed in the battle of Clodius against the Dane in A. D. 878. Some of the Schencks were in the tournaments during the latter part of the Middle Ages. In 1234 Christianus the 2nd s. of Reynier cSc Aleyda Schenck became the first of the house of Schenck van Nvdeck. From 442 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. 1346 down to the present time the records continue unbroken of the family of Henrich Schenck van Nydeck md. to Aelied Ra3'de; of their 3 chldr. Henrich md. Aleide van Goen van Keldenbrock; of their 3 chldr. Diederick md. Adelheit van Bruen; of their 11 chldr. Derick md Alheid Custers; of their 8 chldr. Derick md. Maria van Galen; their s. Derick md. Anna van Berlaer; of their 5 chldr. Peter md. Johanna van Scherpenzeel; of their 2 chldr Martin Schenck is thought b}- Col. Vander Dnssen, Netherlands Army, to have come to the Nieu Netherlands with his three chldr. in 1650, arriving at New Amsterdam, probably on the ship "de \'alckener," Wil heim Thomassen Captain, which sailed from Holland in March, arriving June 28. Martin Schenck's 3 chldr. were named Roelof, Jan, Anetje. Roelof Martense Schenck settled at Nieu Amersfort afterwards called Flatlands on Nassau Island afterwards called Long Island, and was prominent where he lived and ore of the 6 or 7 wealthiest men on the Is- land; in 1687 his name appears on the list among those who took the oath of allegiance to the Rnglish Government which lie subscribed between the 26th (S: 30th of September: he md. ist at Flatlands L. I. in 1660 Neeltje Geretsen van Couwenhoven, md. 2nd 1675 Anetje Peterse Wyckoff, md. 3rd Nov. 19, 1688 Katrina Cruiger; he had 10 chldr. one of whom was named Gerret. Gerret Roelofse Schenck b. at Flatlands L. I. Oct. 27, 1671 d. Sep. 5, 1745 md. at Flatlands 1693 Neeltje Coerten van Voorhees a descendant of Coert Stevense Van Voorhees. Gerret moved to Pleasant Valley near Holmdel, Mon. Co., N- J- about 1696. For his time he was possessed of great worldly estate and of religious character and standing: from 1721 to 1726 he was a member of the Provincial Assembly of N. J.; he had a family coat-of arms up on a pannel in one of the doors of his dwelling, copies of which still exist; and what was then ver}' rare was in his will styled "gentleman": he was also a commissioned officer in the Provincial Militia: in 1737 he and his cousin purchased of John Penn a tract of 6500 acres of land at Penns Neck near Princeton N. J. on which several of his children settled: he had 11 chldr. all except Antje b. at Pleasant Valley; Koert Gerretse was one of his sons. Koert Gerretse Schenck b. 1702 d. June 2, 1771 at Marlboro md. at P'ree- hold Mary Peterse van Couwenhoven b. in N. J. 1700 d. at Marlboro Ma}-^ 17, 1787: he settled on a large and at that time a poor farm near Marllioro. Here marl was first brought to light, and through its use this farm now comprises two of the most beautiful and productive. By his intelligence and industry he raised and educated his large family giving his s. William a collegiate education at Princeton College. In 1727 he was a deacon, and in 1747 & 1764 elder in the Reformed Church: he had Garret, William, & Koert & 5 other children. Win was b. Oct. 13, 1740 studied theology with Rev. Will. Tennent md. his wife's grand daughter March 7, 1786. Garret Schenck (s. Koert) b. at Marlboro bap. Dec. 12, 1725 md. Oct. 19. 1744 Neeltje van Voorhees dan. Hendrick: Garret lived on a good farm about a mile west of Marlboro, known as the Topinamus farm, a stream of that name having its source upon it; there was the church of that name & its gravevard where it is thought he is bur. His s. Honce also lived on that farm, , 1829. ABIJAH b. Sep. 22, 1810d. Feb. 13, 1855 md. Rebecca Mount b. Dec. 31, 1814 dau. Hiram who was s. of Wm. Michael Mount b June 23. 1768 d. July 31, 1831 md. Dec. 11, 1802 Marcy Vaughn b. ^Mch. 20, 1778 d. Jul}' 10, 1861 had chldr: PERMELIA ANN b. .Tan. 20, 1807 d. Feb. 23, 1885. MICHAEL b. Aug. 22, 1809 md. Hannah Clayton, had 2 chldr. ]Mercy md. Saxton Mount, ISlichael. Thomas Ely, s. Samuel & Nancy md. Jan. 2, 1823 Permelia Ann Mount dau. Michael. & had 9 chldr: MOUNT. LYDIA md. Morris. MARY md. English. MATILDA md. Norris. ELLEN md. Solomon. REBECCA md. KeorttenousH. Schanck. LOUISA md. Cottrell. ADELAIDE md. Applegate. LAVINIA md. .\pplegate. Rachel Mount, dau. Rich. & Lydia, md. Samuel Mount s. Sam. & Frances, & had 12 chldr: AARON. RICHARD. LYDIA. TIMOTHY b. June 4, 1793. TIMOTHY b. Nov. 30, 1795. PHEBE. ZEBULON. SAMUEL. PETER. MARY ANN md. Henry Schanck (sec Schanck notes). FOR- MA N. ELEANOK. William Mount, s. Rich. c\: Lydia, md. Dec. 9. Cornelia Thompson, & had 7 chldr: LYDIA md. Wm. Combs, lived near Perrineville. ALICE ANN md. Wil- son .\p])h'gate bad s. Aslier. BETSY md. Ricliard Elys. Aaron. CATH- ARINE md. John Rue of Lawrenceville. CORNELIA md. .lobn Rue, went west. WILLIAM, went to New York. COOPER md. I'e.-igy Perrine's dau. moved to New York. Thomas Mount, s. Rich. & Lydia, lived at Manalajian md. ist Mary Cook, & had 4 chldr: RICHARD, had a s. Ib'iuv. Insurance Ayt. in I'reeliold wiio md. dau. .loseph Ely. LVDIA md. .lolin I'.crgen, lived at Red Bank. MOIUAII md. Timothy Hampton. DAVID md. a dau. of Wm. B. .b)hnson. Thomas Mount nid 2nd. Margaret Ilendricksor., »S: had 3 chldr: SAMUiCL EIA', lived nexttoKill Deer. 11 EX DRICKSON md. Mary John- son dan. of Wm. she nid. 2iid. Nelson Silvers. MARGARET md. Peter Dey. had chldr. Thomas »*v; others. Lydia Mount, dau Rich, ts: Lydia, nid. James Bowne, & had 3 chldr: LYDI.\ md. Simon .Vhrams. MOLLIE md. Bowne, lived at Tinton Falls. CORNELIA md. .Janus Reid of near Black's Mills. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 445 James Bovvne nid. 2nd. Mollie Crai,ij^, iS: had 3 chldr: KLLEX md. Ezick Hartshorno. HANNAH ind. S. Neviiis. WILLIAM nul. a dau.of Jose])!) Wiiuleiveer. Peter Mount, s Rich. ^: Lydia, lived near Ahranis' Mill.s nid. I'e^gy Rue, & had 6 chldr: PHEBE ANN nul. Robert Fisher, had -inuid-dau. i:ii/.:i)>cth ( Ketcham ) Du Bois w. Geo. MARY MATILDA md. ,)ohn I). Peniiie. LYDIA md. ^Ynl. Ahranis. SARAH nid. Samuel R. Elv s. Richard. GILBERT W. d. Dec 2!). 1S94 aged 73 yrs. h'OISERT ROY h. .July !). IS^H d. Aug. 1879. Samuel Mount d. Aug. 7, 1801 ag^ed 77 yr.s. md. Frances Cook d. Sep. 16. 1806 in her 75th year, & had chldr; SAMUEL h. Apr. -JO, l~r>[). TIMOTHY ( or Richaid ) killed hv Indian.s at Alhany, N. Y. AARON (or Richard) killed by Indians at Albany, N. Y. JOSEPH, lived at Arneytown, Upper Freehold, md Theodotia had large no. chldr. Joseph. Rebecca, Betsy, Samuel & others. MICHAEL b. June 23, ]7(i8 md. Marcy Yaughn. REBECCA md. twice. Rebecca Mount, dau. Sam. & PVances. md. ist William Patts, >S: had 6 chldr: AARON md. 1st .Mary Harvey md. 2nd Rebecca Orison. AMY unmd. SAMUEL md. .\nn Harvey. ANN md. Elisha Shreves. MARY md. John Harvey. REBECCA unmd. Rebecca Mount md. 2nd Vincent Wainwright, & had 3 chldr: SUSAN md. Jacob .Morton. WILLIAM md. Margaret Bruce. LYDIA md. Thomas Harvey. James Johnson who md. Eupheniia Mount had bros. and a sister: Ephraim who md. Mary Cook, chldr: JAMES b. 1752 d. Mch. 13, 1832 built the vScpiancum Mills and House md. Mar}- Tlirockmortoii had i chid. Catharine unmd. taught school and music in Freehold. RICHARD b. 1755 d. May 17, 1792 left no heirs was a Major in the Pvevolution, took active part in Battle of Mon. WILLIAM b 1757 d. 1837 was Judge of Common Pleas, Sherifl". and Collector in Mon. Co. CORLIS b. April 13, 1770 d. Sep. 23, 1837. CALEB b. 1776 d. May 11, 1822. ANNp; unmd. William LloN'd, s. Rich. <:\: Bethya, md. Rachel (Trandin dau. I'hilip & Eleanor, had 7 chldr. ^YILLIAM b. March 2(}, IHdOd. Sep. is'll member of Soct. of the Cincinnati 1H:^7. M.\RY ANN md. James Throckmortcm, iiad chldr. (Jertrude IJiza, Mary Yought, Eleanor Lloyd. RICHARD COKLIS b. 1H()2(1. S.'p. li). lsl9. JAMES b. IHO.-) d. Aug. ]ri, lHH(imd. Nancy E. .lolnison. had chldr. (Jl^AN- DIN (physician) b. Oct. 13. 1H(7 d. Mav :i(l. l^^rr.i. ELICANOK' FOKMAN b. 1809. ' SUSAN PARKEK' b. 1^12 d. .Mav 31, Isk,'.. 446 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. CorlievS Lloyd, s. Rich. & Bethya, was Prosecutor of Pleas of Mon. Co. 1828, nid. Anna P'ornian dan. Sheriff David, had chldr: DAVID FORMAN b Feb. 10, 1K()S twin, a lawyer. .TANSIES CORLIES b. Feb. 10, 1808 twin, a lawyer. Caleb Lloyd, s. Rich. & Bethya, was a lawyer, nid. Martha Ann Johnston, had 3 chldr: RACHEL BRAY md. Daniel B. Ryall, had chid. Caleb Lloyd d. a 3'oung man unnid. D. B. R^'all md. 2nd. Juliet Scudder dau. of Rev. Joseph. HENRIETTA md. Johnston, lived in Pa. MARIA md. Enos Bartleson. Philip Grandin carried on the milling business at Lebanon, Hunterdon Co., N. J., md. PZleanor Forman. & had 7 chldr: JOHN FORMAN (physician), had 6 chldr. Philip, .lohu, Elizabeth, Mary, Ellen, Lucy. RACHEL. PHILIP. MARY. .lANE. ABIGAIL. ELEANOR. From data furnished by Mrs. Mary H. Hoffman, Freehold, N. ,1. (see p. 440.) James English, Jr. s. James & Margaret, b. June 22, 1732 md. May 29, 1755 Catharine Hutchinson b. Dec. 30, 1735 dau. Wm. & Ann, had 4 chldr: Dr. JAMES b. July 11, 1757. WILLIAM b. May 8, 1760 d. Oct. 11, 1764. MARGARET b, July 8, 1762 md. Francis DuBois. ANN b. Aug. 22, 1764 md. John M. Conover. James English, Jr., s. James & Margaret d. April 2, 1766: his widow md. Moses Laird and had 3 daus. Dr. James English, b. July 11, 1757 resided at Englishtown, N. J. where he had an extensive practice ; he served in the army, his record in Stry- ker's Register being surgeon's mate State troops; surgeon ditto: md. Nov. 9, 1791 Hannah Perrine b. April 28. 1765, had 7 chldr: Dr. JAMES b. Aug. 20, 1792 d. May 7, 1834 md. Caroline Dodd. JOHN. HANNAH d. unmarried. Dr. DAVID COMBS. MARY RUE md. Thomas Hobart had 5 chldr. ELIZABETH md. Abram Suydam. REBECCA. John English s. James & Hannah, b. ■ d. P^eb. 16, 1856 md. Jan. 19, 1820 Mary Perrine b. d. Dec. 25, 1891, dau. Matthew »& Catharine, had 7 chldr: CATHARINE AMANDA. JAMES. JOB F. HALSEY. JOHN PERRINE. MARY HANNAH md. John W. Hoffman. ELIZABETH md. Dr. James G. ISlaynard had 5 chldr. MATTHEW HENRY md. Mar- garet T. Hall had 3 chldr. Dr. David Combs English md. Henrietta (ireen, had chldr: HANNAH md. Rev. Wm. L. Moore. ALFRED ALEXANDER md. & had 4 chldr. Dr. DAVID CO.MBS md. & had 1 chid. (JEOliGE JONES md. & had 4 chldr. HENRIETTA md. Stiger. no chldr. Some others besides these 5. Rebecca English dau. Dr. James & Hannah md. Stillman E. Arms, D.D. S. had 4 chldr: MARY E. md. Rev. Wm. T. Morrison. Missionary in China, 4 chldr. SARAH J. AUGUSTA LOUISE md. Rev. Albert Zabriskie had 4 chldr. CLARA W. md. h*e\ . ,I<»hn McKimue had 3 chldr. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 447 James English s. John & Marj- P. md. Marv Rli/.a Klv dau. Thomas, had 8chldr. MAKV JANE. ANN AMELIA. JOHN I'KKKINK nul. Anna Reid, had 3 chldr. Mary E., Charles 11., & Elsie (the only family hy the name of Enjilish now in Enj-lishtown, N. J.) JAMES H.VLSEY." '(.'ATIIARINE ELIZAKETH. THOMAS ELY. AJ)I)ISON HENRY. ALBERT ZABKLSKIE. From collections furnished hy 1). VanDerveer Perrine, Freehold. N. J. Johannes Hansen Van Noostrandt Jr. md. Helena Willemsen, had chldr: AARS hap. May 24, 1730 md. Catharine VanDeveer. ANNATIE bap. Apr. 24, 1732. WILLIMPE bap. May 1, 1735 md. Peter Holshaert. DAVID bap. Sep. 18, 1737 md. Antje Hendrickson. JANNATIE bap. Feb. 24, 1740 md. Tennis VanDeveer. MARYA bap. Anfi. 1, 1742. HELENA bap. Mch. 10, 1745 md. John Van Mater. AELTJi: bap. Mch. 8, 1747. Jannetje Noostrandt bap. Feb. 24. 1740 dau. of Johannes cS: Helena, md. Tennis Vander Veer bap. Apr. 22, 1739 s. of Tennis VanderVeer & Altje Ganetse Schenck, had chldr; TEUNIS ))ap. Dec. 14. 17G(). JOHANNES bap. Ang. 3, 17(i3 h. Apr. 4, 1763. DAVID bap. .hui. 2. INIount, Philadelphia, Pa. 42"24 Spruce St. , who requests more information from members of this family. (Compare p. 443. ) The first of the name to settle in New Jersey was George Mount, one of the original purchasers of Middletown, Monmouth Co., from the Indians in 1665. George Mount bought land jointly with Benjamin Borden, who came from Rhode Island, so it is probable that he also came from the same locality. George Mount was one of the founders of the P'irst Baptist church of Middletown in 1667. He was also deputy to the first General Assembly, held at Portland Point, 1668. George Mount d. 1705 md. Katherine & had at least 3 chldr: MATTHIAS. RICHARD. KATHERINE. Matthias Mount of Middletown, s. George, d. 1695 md. Mary and had chldr: MATTHIAS. THOMAS. Richard Mount of Middletown, s. George also owned land on Cranbury Creek, Middlesex Co. He d. 1715 md. Rebecca & had chldr: RICHARD. GEORGE. Probably JOHN was also his son: the will of this John Mount is dated 1772, he mentions chldr. John, Cath- erine, Phebe, Alice; grandchild: Cloe, daughter of John and grand- child; Joseph, son of Matthias, deceased. Matthias Mount (Matthias, George) of whom little is known, excepting that mention is made of him in the will of his grand father (ieorge INIount. It is probable that he either md. a Presbyterian or became a member of the Presbyterian church, for the names of 3 men, supposedly his sons, were prominent in the history of the early Presbyterian churches of Ten- nent and Cranbur}': these were: MATTHIAS. HUMPHREY. NESBIT. Thomas Mount of Shrewsbury (Matthias, George) had 4 chldr: vSAMUEL who moved to New York and became the ancestor of the Mounts in that city. He md. Margaret dan. of Adam Dobbs & had 5 chldr. Adam, Joseph, Frances, Thomas, & William. MARY b. May3r, 1715 d. Nov. 24, 1800 md. Joseph Cox: she was the mother of Brigadier (ieneral James Cox of the Revolutionary Army, and great grandinotherof Samuel Sullivan Cox (known as "Sunset Cox") who was a member of Congress, and United States minister to Tur- kev. JAMES who had at least 2 dans. Patience l\: 1-elitia. JOHN who had chldr. John c\: Timothy. 452 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Matthias Mount of Cranbiuy (Matthias, Matthias, Cieorjre) b. 1706 d. 1791 was rulinjj elder in ist Pres. church of Cranbury for nearly 50 vears: lud. Ann 1). 1719 d. 1792, both bur. in ist ch. cemetery at Cranbury: had chldr: R.ACHKL bap. in Old Ten. JOHN bap in Old Ten. HUMPH- REY b;ip. Jnlv i v 174() in ist ch. Cranburv. THOMAS. ANN. Probably JOSEPH. Humphrey Mount of Middlesex Co., N.J. (Matthias. Matthias. Oeorge) still living- in 1752. had 4 chldr. bap. in (_)ld Ten. ch : BRITTON 1731. DORCAS 1734. MARY 1736. WHJJAM '739- Nesbit Mount of Middlesex Co, N.J. (INIatthias. Matthias, (;eorge)d. 1757 md 1744 Mary Hay, & left 5 clildr: Two of whom MARY and ANNA, were bap. 1747 in istch. ofCranbur}-. John Mount of Cranbury (Matthias, Matthias, Matthias, George) b. Apr. 12, 1743. was ruling elder in ist ch. Cranbury from Oct. 14, 1S02 until his death 1S04, md. ist 1764 Hannah Freeman, md. 2nd Anne Toms. His children were: ANNEb. 1771. JOHN b. 1786. JAMES. HANNAH md. John Mount s. He/.ekiah. Humphrey Mount of Cranbury (Matthias. Matthias, JNlatthias, George) was a ruling elder in ist ch. Cranbury from Dec. 12, 1792 until his death Sep 27, 1801: on his tombstone in cemetery of ist ch. Cranl)ury is this in- scription. — "From this cold bed of humid clay. Reader to thee I cry, The time is short, make no delav. Prepare, prepare to die." He md. Abigail Bayles, & had 6 chldr: HUMPHREY. DANIEL. SAMUEL. JOHN BAYLES. MARY. ANNA. Thomas Mount (Matthias, Matthias, Matthias, George) moved to Yirginia and became the ancestor of man}' who have been prominent in Virginia and throughout the South. Joseph Mount (probably Matthias, Matthias, IMatthias, Cicorge) b. about 1750, lived near Cranbury, N. J. md. Mar}' Bayles dau. John, & had 9 clildr. JOHN b May 10, 1777 md Elizabeth Smith, moved to Trenton, N. J. WILIJAIM. MARGARET md. Jonathan P. Burroughs MARY unmd. ANNEb. Dec. 20. 1790 bap. Mch. 17, 1791 at Cranburv ch., md. Frederick Coxe. SARAH md. Gerrit D. Strvker. SUSAN unmd. AMY md. William Webster. EUPHEMIA unmd. Matthias Mount b. 1729 d. 1S07 is probably a son or perhaps a nephew of Matthias (Matthias, Matthias, George), their graves are side by side in the ist ch. cemeter}' at Cranbury. This Matthias was a ruling elder in the church from Dec. 12, 1792 until his death Dec. 22, 1807: he md. Mar- garet & had 4 chldr: JOHN ELIJAH. HANNAH md James Barkley. LYDIA md. William Perrine. From a paper prei)are(l March 2, 1905 by Daniel T. Hendrickson. Enulislitown, N. J. THE HENDRICKSON FAMILY. Much more than the following could be written, had the writer time at his command m which to carefully read old deeds, wills, records, and bibles in possession of the family. The authorities for this paper are: — GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 453 some of above records, historical records in Archives of Holland Society of N. v., The New York Historical Society, and records from tombstones in the old family burying grounds. (i) Rutger Hendrikse, said, through a ycninger branch, to be descended from that staunch old Mediaeval knight and Crusader Baron Henry of Nyddeck was md. to Ciennetje Beeckman at Cologne, (iermany in 1470. To this union there were born i s. and 2 dans. This son, Barent, was b. in Irland, a Westphalian town near the Netherlands border in 1482. I have been unable to find an}' record of the daus. (2) Barent Hendrickse md. in 1524 Neeltje Kvert.son. They had 4 chldr., 3 of whom d. in infancy; the other, Laml)ert, who engaged in a sea faring life, became a famous admiral in the Dutch nav^•, and was a trusted friend of William the Silent. (3) Lambert Hendrickson, called in Motley's History of the United Netherlands "Pretty Lambert," md. a woman of Spanish extraction, the dau. of Manuel y Nadal an officer in the army of the Duke of Alva, yet a friend of the Dutch patriots. Of their 3 daus. no complete record can be found, but one son Daniel lived at Scrool in Holland and was the father of that Gerrit who came to America in the ship St. Jean Baptiste and landed at New Amsterdam in May 1661. (4) Cornelis, the elder s. of Lambert Hendrickson was b. at Utrecht in 1572, became a navigator and was the first white man to set foot on the soil of Pennsylvania and West Jersey. He was the discoverer of the Rari- tan and Schuylkill rivers, and e.xplored the Delaware to the falls at the present site of Trenton During the latter part of 1614 he explored the coast of New Jersey in the 3'acht "Onrest," the first vessel built in New Amsterdam. This vessel was first sailed by Captain Adraien Block. Full accounts of Capt. Hendrickspn's voyages can be found in O'Callaghan's & Brodhead's Histories as well as in the records of the N. Y. Historical Society. (5) Daniel, the eldest son of Capt. Cornelis Hendrickson cK: Sonnetje Rutger his wife was born March 4, 1605 in Utrecht. He md. Knuna Van Guelder and had 7 chldr., one of whom, Hendrick, removed to the ances- tral home, Irland in Westphalia. (6) Hendrick Hendrickson b. 1636 md. Jane Luitgirt. Though he pros- pered at home, yet he sold his propert\' and with his wife and household goods he crossed the ocean to the new world and bought a farm at Flat- lands, L- I. He sailed in the ship Kosetta and landed at New Amsterdam in March 1663. In 1664 his name is found as a soldier enrolled under Gov. Peter Stuyvesant who resisted the Ivnglish occupation of New Amster- dam. To this union 2 sons were born, Hendrick and Daniel. (7) Daniel Hendrickson was born at Flatlands in 1673. He md. Hver- sie (?) (iibbonson [(iiberson'J. He came to Monmouth County in 1693 and purchased those farms just west of Middletown which are now owned by the descendants of the late Hon. Wm. Henry Hendrickson. Daniel Hen- drickson was the first Dutchman to hold the office of High Sheriff of Mon- mouth County; he was apjwinted by Queen Anne in 1707. Daniel Hen- drickson wa.s the father of 11 chldr: Catherine, Ann, Mojke, vSonnetje, Tuniche. Ghesie. Hendrick, Daniel, Cornelius, J(;hn and William. Mojke md. Wyckoff. Sonnetje md. Johnson. Tuniche md. Jonathan Holmes, (ihesie md. RuliffSchenck. John was ancestor of late John Lloyd Hendrickson &Chas. I Hendrickson of IMiddletown. William wasabachelor 454 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. & owned & died on what is now the Capt. Jas. Grover Taylor farm. The other children except Catherine and Daniel married & removed to Upper Freehold & Marlboro Twps. & to Rurling-ton Co. Catherine never md. & d. at home. Daniel Hendrickson was a Captain in King William's war and took part in the captnre of Port Royal He d. at Middletown in 1760. His 2 sons in-law, Jonathan Holmes & Ruliff Schenck were his executors. (8) Daniel Hendrickson, youngest s. of above Daniel was b. in the old homestead at Holland neighborhood, on the road from Middletown & Holmdel on Jan. 5, 1723, md. Catherine Cowenhoven, Dec. 22, 1743 & died^ June 24, 1788. This Daniel was a quiet, prosperous farmer and so active in church work that he was known as "Dominie Dan'll." He was highly educated and somewhat of a musician and an artist. A portrait of him, painted by himself is now in possession of the famil}' of the late ex-Sena- tor Wni. Henry Hendrickson He was the father of these chldr. — (a) Daniel I)., grandfather of the late Hon. Wm. B. Hendrickson. (b) Cor- nelius, (c) Hendrick, grand father of the late Hon. Wm. H. Hendrickson. (d) Catherine. (9) Cornelius Hendrickson, b. Aug. 28, 1747, md. Lydia, dau. of Cornelius Vanderbilt and aunt of late Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (b. Stapleton, S. I. 1794 d. 1877) founder of the famous Vanderbilt family, Mch. 24, 1784, & d. Oct. 10, 1802. They had chldr.— (a) Daniel C. (b) Margaret md Daniel Herbert and was mother of Daniel & James Herbert of Rhode Hall Middlesex Co , & of the late Hendrickson Herbert of Manalapan. (c) Catherine md. Humphrey Tilton. (10) Daniel C. Hendrickson b. Jan. 11, 1785 md. Deborah Tilton, sister of above named Humphrey Tilton, Jan. 12, 1813, &d. Sep. 7, 1863. They had chldr. — (a) Cornelius b. Apr. 17, 1S14. (b) Daniel T. (11) Daniel T. Hendrickson b. 1822 md. Deborah Ann Morris, dau.ofthe late George W. Morris, Sr. of Middletown in 1844 & d. by a fall from his hay mow I\Ich. 26, 1857. They had these chldr. — (a) (xeorge M. md. ist Anna Herbert, md. 2nd Emiline Wilson. (b) Hannah md. Chas. Patter- son, (c) Frances Caroline d. in infancy. id) Frances md. Henry C. Roberts. (e) Daniel C. (f) Charles T. md. 1st Mary Johnson, md. 2nd. Elizabeth Conk. (12) Daniel C. Hendrickson 5th chid, of Daniel T. & Deborah Ann (Morris) Hendrickson, b. in the old Cornelius Hendrickson homestead Oct. 13, 1854 md. ist Lily C. dau. of Capt. Andrew J. Bloodgood & Mary Cranmer his w. (b. Feb. '7, 1854 d. vSep. 18, 1899) on Oct. 20, 1875, md. 2nd Ella R. dau. of John & Catherine W^illett of Port Monmouth. By his ist w. he had one chid. Daniel T. (13) Daniel T. Hendrickson s. Daniel C. & Lily C. was b. at the old homestead July 29, 1876, educated at Keyport High School, Peddie Inst., entered Princeton University and finished his education at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the Masonic fraternit}', the Royal Arcanum the Knights of the Golden Eagle, the Knights of the Maccabees, the State Rifle Association of N. J., & the Holland Society of New York. At pres- ent he is Principal of the Graded School in Englishtown and Supervising Principal of the Schools of Manalapan Township. He md. Jan. i, 1901 Bertha L. dau. of George H. & Louise Willett of Port Monmouth. They have 2 chldr. — Lily C. b. Feb. 19, 1902, Louise H. b. Apr. 25, 1903. Full records of all the descendants of Hendrick Hendrickson the origi- nal immigrant can be prepared. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 455 From collections by Louis Kuc, of Manalapan, N. J. Matthew Rue came fronie Staten Island to New Jersey & d. before 1722. John Rue nid. Peternill. Cap. Joseph Rue nid. vSarah & one of their sons was John. John Rue s. Joseph cS: Sarah, nid. Elizabeth & lived on a farm about I '2 miles south east of Englishtown durino^ the Revolutionary war: they had 5 chldr : ABBIEb. 1776 d. 1849. SARAH md. Peter J. Dey. WILLIAM md. Margaret Rue dau. Wni. & Nellie (Covenhoven) Rue, no chldr. JOSEPH I. b. 1779 d. 1830. SAMUEL MOORE, went to Troy, N. Y. Abbie Rue, dau. John & P'lizabeth, md. 179S Hugh McCliesnev & had 10 chldr: SUSANNA b, 1799. MARY b. 1801. ELIZA RUE b. 1803. ELEANOR BARRICKLOWb. 1806. ELEANOR BARRICKLOW 2nd b. 1807. EiMALINE b. 1810. WILLIAIVI McAROY b. 1813. GERTRUDE WOODHQLL b. 1S16. GEORrxE SPOFFORD WOODHULLb. 1819. JOSEPH ALEXANDER b. 1819. Joseph I. Rue, s, John & Elizabeth, md. Hannah Conover & had 8 chldr: J.\MES S. b. 1806 d. 1874 LEWIS b. 1809 d. 1893. ELIZABETH b. 1812 d. 1894. CATHERINE b. 1815 d. 185:?. RACHEL. ANN. JULIA. JOHN md. & had chldr. Charles, Lewis. James S. Rue, s. Joseph L & Hannah, md. Louisa Hedden & had 5 chldr: Twins, AUGUSTA & FRANCIS, b. 1841 both d. when a few days old. HANNAH M. b. 1842 d. 1845. MARIA. J. CHALMERS md. Arietta Reid, 3 chldr. Mary L., Margareta, Mira. Lewis Rue, s. Joseph I. & Hannah, md. Mary A. Baker & had 9 chldr: JACOB B. h. 1836 d. 1866 md. Amanda Mount, 1 chid. Harriet. JOSEPH md. Mehetable Vaughn dau. Saml., 2old(h-. Marv V., & Ernest. BENJAMIN b. 1838 d. 1838. C. HENRY b. 1840 d. 18,^;{'m(l. 1868 Juiietta U. Johnson. 5 chldr. Lester C, Louis, Frank, Kdna, Bessie. HARRIET!). 1843 d. 1845. JAMES L. md. Matilda Vaughn dau. Saml., 2 chldr. Jacob V., A: Ethel. MARY E. md. 1870 Wm. O. Conover s. Garret, 4 chldr. Ada R., Mary L., Ella C, & Teressa R. CATHARINE A. md. 1873 Elijah M. Reid, 10 chldr. (see under Reid Notes). WM. HOWARD md. lOmina .Jenkins of Wasliing- ton state chldr: TUNIS. CATHARINE. JULIA. JOSEl'H. ELLA. A girl died young. Charles Rue, s. John s. Joseph I, md. Mary H. Reid ..S: had 1 chid. NEWELL R. 456 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. From records in ])OSsession of Mrs. Jolin A. (i)uac'keiibusl). Kiib. 27, 1868 dau, James & Rachel (Clayton) Cahill, had 7 chldr: ELI^ANOR b Nov. 8, 1837 md. Dec. 3, 1854 Charles Ouackenbush had 4 chldr. William, Olive, J Tennent, George A. .ANCtICLINE b. June 7, 1839 d. Julv 27, 1865 md. Jan. -51, 1861 Charles E. Kipp had 2 chldr. Charles H., Mary Kate. MARY CATHlvRINlv b. ?^Iay 19, 1841 d. May 2. 1864 md. Mar. 27, 1S64 James Quackenbush d. Dec. 14, 1865. MARGARET b. xMay 9. 1843 d. Mav 27, 1846. JANli b. Oct. 22, 184s d. May 10, 1846. AHBH<: ELIZA b. Aug. 19, 1847. LYDIA ANN b. Mch. 6, 1851 md. Nov. 8, 1875 George W. vStilhvell had 3 chldr. Staats C, R'>\- P., Oliver K. 458 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. From (hita I'uinishod by Adriau 8. Api^leget, Couusellor-at-law, C'raubury, N. J., and from notes by James Hteeu, Counsellor-at-law, Eatontown, N. J. There were at least two diflferent Anderson families, bnt the one most prominent in Monmouth Co. was of Captain John Anderson, who was captain of the ship "Unicorn," and engaj^ed in the vScottish expedition to Darien (see Steen's 'New Aberdeen &c." pp. 14 and seq.) : according to a family tradition he was captain of the "Caledonia," see p. 13. He was a brother to Rev. James Anderson, first pastor of WaH St, Presbyterian church New York City, ("old First"). He was b. in Scotland 1665 d. ^Ich. 28, 1736 rnd. Anna dan. John Reid (the Surveyor General), both bur. at Topanenius see p. 256. He and his w. were Episcopalians, but the chldr. by intermarriage came into other communions. They had 9 chldr: JOHN b. 1703. JAMES b. July 7, 1708. Colonel KENNETH. JONATHAN had 2 chldr. Joseph b. 1746, Ann b. 1749. MAR- GARET. HELENA. ANNA. ELIZABETH. ISABELLA. John Anderson Esq. s. John (ist) iS: Anna, is the one in Tennent Church records pp. 19, 175, 177, 179 &c. He d. July 19, 1793 in his 90th year md. Sarah dau. of Archibald Craig, she d. Aug. 10, 1787 aged 82 yrs., they had 9 chldr: (see baps. p. 204): HELENA, probably the one who md. Feb. 21, 17^0 Joseph Newton of New York. KENNETH. URSILLA. ^ ELIZABETH. JAMES. KENNETH 2nd. URSILLA 2nd. LEWIS. MARGARET. James Anderson, b. July 7, 1708, s. John (ist) & Anna, md. Catharine b. Aug. 5, 1710, had 10 chldr: ANN b. Apr. 5, 1729. JOHN b. Apr. S- '731. ELSIE b. May 31, 1733. THOMAS b. Dec. 16, 1737. HANNAH b. Jan. 14, 1739, RICHARD b. May 29. 1742. ELIZABETH b. Dec. 2, 1747. Capt JAMES b. Sep. 17, 1751. KENNETH b. Sep. 16, 1753. LEWIS b. Jan 22, 1757. Kenneth Anderson, s. John (ist) & Anna, was a Colonel in the Revolu- tion, md. Hannah ((Gordon ?) she d. Aug. is, 1762 in her .;4th j'r., the^- had chldr: LYDIA d. Aug. 18, 1744 aged 3 yrs. 11 mos. 23 da. ISABELLA md. Nathaniel Scudder, M. D. see pp. 417-418. Kenneth Anderson, probably the s. of John & Sarah, md. Aug. 18. 1772 Ruth Scudder b. Oct. 17, 1743 d. Oct. 13, 1826 dau. of Jacob Scudder of Scudder's Mills near Princeton: (compare on p. 417.) Lewis Anderson, s. James, b. Jan. 22, 1757 d. Mch. 29, 1838, md. Jane Gas- ton widow of James Mount, she was b. Dec. 1758 d. Jan. 7, 1808: had 6 chldr: HANNAH b. May 30, 1793. JAMES b. Feb. 15, 1795. THOMAS b. Dec. 12, 1799. KENNETH b. Sep. 30. 1791 d. Sep. 9, 1883. ANNA LLOYD b. Nov. 26, 1789. WILLIAM b. Feb 15, 1797. John Anderson, s. James, b. Apr. 5, 1731 md. Anna dau. John Llo\d & his w. Catharine Craig (see p. 418). Anna was b. Apr. 12, 1746 d. Feb. 17, 1815. John & Anna had 10 chldr: LEWIS b. Sep. 22, 1763. JOHN LLOYD b. Mch. 2. 1766 d. 1S52. LEWIS b. Oct. 6, 1768. CATHARINE b. July 27, 1771 d. 1854 at Rochester, N. Y. ELIZABETH b. May 3, 1774 d. Jan. 20, 1852. ANN.\ 1). Oct. 14, 1775 d. Sep. 24, 1849 md. John Perrine father of GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 459 Judge John (see p. 395). JAMES b. Sep. 24, 1778. URSULA b. Jan. 14. 1781. MARGARET b. Apr. 9, 1782. PEGGY b. Sep. 15. 1787- John Lloyd who ind. Catherine Craig (see p. 418) it is supposed was descended from John Lloyd who with Charles & Thomas Lloyd came from Wales to America in 1675 and who by different branches were de- scended from William the Conqueror and Alfred the Great. John Lloyd of Freehold had on the front of his house a shield or coat of arms : he bought mill property in Shrewsbury Mar. 10, 1790 for /1400, and bought Sep. 9, 1794 a large tract of Gen. David Forman for /,'330o bounded on the south by Crosswicks creek and on the east Lahaway creek, being a valua- ble mill property. Catharine Anderson b. July 27, 1771 d. 1854 at Rochester, N. Y. md. Robert Perrine, & had 8 chldr: MARY md. Charles Craig of Tennent, N.J. (see Mrs. Smith's His- tory of Perrine's p. 13). ELIZABETH b. Feb. 22, 1799 d. Mch. 5, 1870 md. John Dill b. Julj' 3, 1790 d. Maj', i, 1876, had 7 chldr: (For others see p. 395). Ellen M. Dill md. May 2, 1838 John B. Appleget b. 1813 d. Dec. 6, 1876, had 6 chldr. Adrian S. Appleget, s. John B., b. Aug. 16, 1841 md. May 2, 1866 Ella M. Scudder dau. of James & Ann, had 5 chldr: NORMAN dead. GEORGE IMORRIS dead. ANNA md. Prof M. M. Fogg of Un. of Neb. ELLA S. MAY VV. SYMMES md. Lewis M. Johnson of Kingston, N. J. one chid. Anna. Kenneth Anderson b. Sep. 30. 1791, s. Lewis & Jane, md. Mary Cham- berlin b. Nov. 8, 1801, had 7 chldr: JOHN b. Apr. 16, 1821. NANCY b. Oct. 22, 1823. LEWIS b. Dec. 8, 1825. JAMES C. b. Sep. 23, 1829 at Cafli.sle, Ohio, md. May 16, 1858 Mary Aletta Wheeler only chid, of David & Ellen, had 6 chldr. Ellen Shafer, May Elizabeth, Frances L. Albaugh of Tadmor, O., Nancy L. Hague, Lucy A. Foster, Pearl C. Cowan. JANE b. Dec. 27, 1832. JOSEPH b. May 26, 1836. WILLIAM b. :May 14, 1839. The following Genealogical Notes on the Barclay, Clark, Herbert, McKnight, Triiax, Walker, Newell, Kedford & Craig families were furnished by James Steen, Eatoutown, N. J. BARCLAY. The Barclays & the Gordons were of kin. Lady Katharine Gordon md. 1647 Colonel David Barclay b. i6iod. 1686. Col. David had besides Robert Barclay (the apologist) and David Barclay-, a son John Barclay b. 1659 at Ur3\ Scotland, who came to Flast New Jersey- in 1684 & settled at Perth Amboy where he d. 1731. His w. who was buried Jan. 6, 1703 at Amboy was also named "Catharine" whom he had probably married about 1699. Whether he had other chldr. or not his s. John appears as his heir. At his father's death he was not quite 30 years of age. John Barclay, s.John,md. istjuneii, 1725 Katharine Ciordon dau. Charles & md. 2nd in 1763 (according to "Barclay Genealogies" by MolTatt ])nb. 1904; a Jane VanDyke by whom he is said to have had no i.ssue. by Katha- rine Gordon his ist w. he had 9 chldr: 46o HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. DAVID. ANN. JOHN. CHARLES. PETER. ROBERT bap. Sep. i6, 1737. LYDIA. CATHARINE bap. June 13. 1742. RICHARD bap. June 30, 1745(1. 1757. David Barclay, s. John & Kathr., b. Jan. i, 1727 d. 1772 md. (M. L. Mar, 3, 1749) Elizabeth Walker, & had chldr: (See Baptismal List p. 205) WILLIAM. GEORGE b.i75V KATHARINE b. 1756. HES- TER b. 1758. RACHEL. JANE b. 1767. Anne Barclay, dau. John & Kathr., nid. (M. L. Nov. 21, 1749) John Craig & had 4 chldr. see p. 206. She d. about 1758 & her husband md. 2nd (M. L. I\Iay 27, 1760) Jane Reid & had chldr p. 206 & 208. John Barcla}', s. John & Kathr., b. Mch. 17, 1731 md. & h.ad 2 chldr: RICHARD b. 1765. JANE b. 1766. Charles Barclay, s. John & Kathr., b. Feb. 14, 1735 d. 1813 md. Rebecca Gordon b. 1735 d. 1804 & had 5 chldr: MARGARET b. 1756. JAMES b. 175S. JOHN b. 1764 d. 1777. LYDIA b. 1766 d. bef. 1802. DAVID b. 1769. Peter Barclay, s. John & Kathr., md. ist Isabel Thompson, md. 2nd Eliza- beth Starkey, & had 6 chldr: KATHARINE md. Mr. Quick. DEBORAH b. 1764 md. Robert Barclay. D.AVID b. 1764. JOHN, supposed to have md Sarah Logan. CHARLES. RACHEL. Robert Barclay, s. John & Kathr., b. 1737 d. 1818 md. ist Alice Van Kirk & md. 2nd Miriam , & had 12 chldr: LEWIS. CHARLES. KATHARINE. ROBERT md. his cousin Deborah. HANNAH. WILLIAM. JOHN. LYDIA. DAVID. PETER. SARAH. ELSIE. Lvdia Barclav. dau. John & Kathr., b. Dec. 16, 1739 md. Thomas Brown, &had 7 chldr: JAMES. JOSEPH. JOHN. DAVID. WILLIAM. CATHARINE. ^lARY. Katharine Barcla}-, dau. John & Kathr., b. 1742 md. 1760 David Stout, & had II chldr: ANNE. ELIZABETH. JOHN BARCLAY. LYDIA. DAVID. JESSIE. LUCY. ROBERT DAVIS. CHARLP:S. CHARLOTTE. HANNAH. Note: A ver}' full genealogy of the Barclay families was published 1904 by R. Burnham Moffat, M. D., of New York City. CLARK. Richard & William Clark were brothers, and their father's name was pos- sibly Jolin(?): Richard was b. Feb. 10, 1663 d. May 16, 1733. William Clark d. 1709 md. Elizabeth d. Dec. 25, 1697 aged 42, & had 2 chldr; ALEXANDER. WILLIAM. Alexander Clark, s. Wm. & Elizabeth, d. Aug. 7, 1730 aged ^j, md. & had 3 chldr: DANIEL p. 208. PETER p. 206, 207. BENJAMIN p. 208. William Clark, s. Wm. & Elizabeth, md. Reed (?) & had i chid: ELIZABETH p. 208. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 461 HKRBRRT. Francis Herbert, the first of the family in Monmouth is claimed to have been a grandson or great grandson of Philip the 4th P^arle of Pembroke, England. His mother, Bridget Herbert, and himself and possibly one or more brothers were in Monmouth before iGji, & Bridget rented a house from Edward Smith of Middletown in that year. It is possible that his father's name was Walter Herbert, and that Walter Herbert, who was licensed to marry Mary Barnes in New York Aug. 14, 167S was his older brother. Francis Herbert d. between Sep. 13 & Nov. 25, 1719 nid. Hannah Bowne dan. John, & had 7 chldr: THOMAS. FRANCIS. SAMUEL. OBADIAH. ELIZA- BETH. BRIDGET. MARY. Thomas had 131 acres granted him in 1676 and 132 in 1677 (possibl}- a regrant): from 1695 to 1698 he was tax collector of Middletown township. Obadiah Herbert, s. Francis & Hannah, md. 1729 Hannah Lawrence dau. Wra., & had 8 chldr: OBADIAH md. 176^ p;iizabeth Warne. JOHN md. 174Q Elizabeth Smvth. WILLIAM. FRANCIS. RICH ARD md.' 1767 Mary Seabrook. FELIX md. 1778 Catherine Carr. HANNAH md. 1769 James Whitlock. RUTH d. 1795-6 unnid. Mcknight. The Mc Knights of Tennent church Baptismal Records are descended from William Mc Knight, a young Irishman b. about 1715 d. 1760. He united with the church May 11, 1741, and occupied pew No. 32 in Old Tennent On Mch. 31, 1744 he had a marriage license to marrj' Sarah James of Mon- mouth Co., & had 9 chldr: (see p. 215) ROBERT. JANE. AMIE. JOHN. LEWIS. MARY. JAMES. THOMAS. JOSEPH. Robert Mc Knight, s. Wra. & Sarah, was twice md. both times it is said by Rev. Wm. Tennent, & he had 8 chldr: SARAH b. in N. J. md. Roberts, she d. at Homer, N. Y. REBECCA md. Brown, moved to Franklin O. ANN md. ist Lawrence of Troy, O. md. 2nd Wm. Smith of Tippecanoe Co.. Indiana. LEWIS, Franklin, O. JOSICPH, Truxton, N. Y. JOHN bap. May 8, 1774, (p. 215), Truxton, N. Y. THOMAS b. 1786 d. 1836, Truxton. N. Y. md. Harriet Clapp d. 1883 at Rip.son, Wis. CHARLP;Sb. 1787 d. i860 md. Almira Clapp, lived at Truxton, N. Y. Lewis Mc Knight, s. Wm. & Sarah, d. Aug. 18, 1810, was a Private in Capt. Hankinson's Co. in Revolution: he was the founder of Long Branch N. J., as a watering place, having begun business there in 1790-91, he is buried in Christ Church graveyard in vShrewsbury. Joseph Mc Knight, s. Wm. & Sarah, was a Private in the Revolution; he is buried in Old Tennent cemetery. TRUAX. Truax, Truex, de Truex, du Trieux. This family, which would from the use of the prefix "de" or "du" in the early records .seem to have been of French (and probably Huguenot) extraction, was founded in this country by Philip du Trieux, who settled in New Amsterdam about 1621. His second son Jacob, who was bap. in the Dutch Church in New York Dec. 7, 1645. was the first of the name to settle in Monmouth Co. April 14, 1682 462 HISTORY OF OLD TKNNENT. he "took up" 130 acres of land in what was then Freehold township, be- tween Swininiing River & Holnidel. His oldest son was named Philip, and some of his descendants inter- married with the Craigs, Johnstons, and Van Kirks. John Truax (see p. 220) was the father of Roelefbap. Aug. 25, 1735 & had a M. L.Jan. 26, 1761 to marr}' Mary Johnston, both of Freehold. WALKER. George Walker (the ist) md. ist & had 2 chldr: GEORGE b. 1724 d. Jan. 2, 1791. ELIZABETH md. David Barclay as his 2nd w. George Walker, s. George (the ist), md. Oct. 26, 1749 Priscilla Forman dau. of Aaron & Ursula & grand-dau. Samuel & Mary (Wilbare) Forman; and had 9 chldr: (see p. 222) ESTHER. URSULA. PARTHENIA md. George Cook. GEORGE. AARON FORMAN. LUCRETIA. LYDIA. ELIZABETH d. June 5, 1767. ELIZABETH ROWENA. George Walker (the ist) md. 2nd Gertrude & had 3 chldr: ESTHER md. David Barclay as his ist w. JAMES. ANNE (see p. 223). Gertrude the 2nd w. of George Walker (the ist) md. for her 2nd husband Charles Gordon as his 2nd w. NEWELL. William A. Newell, one of New Jersey's Governors, was the s. of James H. Newell. James H. was the son of Hugh. Hugh Newell was a native of Ireland, who settled in Freehold Township, served in the American army in the Revolution, d, Sep. 28, 1816 aged 72 yrs. 5 mos. 6 da. and was bur. in Old Ten. yard, which lists see. REDFORD. William Redford, d. 1726 md. Margaret had 4 chldr: SAMUEL d. 1710-11 md. (H)anna , and had John, Ann, Sarah, Mary, Samuel, Hannah. Martha, Joseph. SARAH md. Gideon Crawford, and had Andrew, Marv, Elizabeth. ISABEL, (d. before her father) md. John Hampton, & had William. ANDREW d. 1724, md. Anna , and had John, Margaret. CRAIG. [To the following Craig genealogy by James Steeu, notes have been added by the late K. Perrine Craig, by Mr. & Mrs. John W. Craig, Tennent, N. J., and by others. ] Not the least among the first families of Monmouth were the Craigs, Intermarriages at an early date into the Anderson, Crawford, F'orman, Kerr, and other Scotch and Scotch-Irish settlers, has transmitted the line of the family so extensively that the descendants to-day of John Craig, the ist, are to be numbered by the thousands. Among the settlers, imported by Lord Neil! Campbell, as of December 1685, and some of them l)y the ship "Henry & Francis," were John Craig, Archibald his s., and a James Craig. The fact that Lord Neill Campbell also had a s. Archibald, may imply a relationship between the Camj)bells and the Craigs. And indeed it had been quite natural for some of his kinsmen to have l)een among Lord Canipbell's "settlers." An Andrew Craig is also of record as being "imported in Oct. 16S4 by John Forbes," but the degree of kinship is as 3'et unknown to the writer. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 463 John Craig (ist) was o^raiited on June 11, 1690, 150 acres in Middlesex Co. b}' George Keith. He took quite a prominent place in the province, and on Nov. 2. 1692 he was returned with John Barclay as a member of the Assembly from Perth Amboy. On Dec. 9, 1695 he purchased of Wil- liam Dockwra of London, or of John Reid, Uockwra's attorney, a lot of land at "Topinemes" on theNortheast of Spotswood Brook. He was then a resident of Middlesex Co. This on April 10, 1702 he (still of Amboy) sold to his s. Archibald. A few weeks before James Craig had purchased a neighboring tract of land, as was natural if James were indeed, as has been suppo.'^ed, a bro. of Archibald's. John's name is first in 1705 of the committee applying to the Court fcjr the registration of Scots meeting house (see p. 28) and he was probabh' then living in Monmouth. His sons Archibald and James are associated in the purchase of the dock or wharf site on Matawan Creek in 1700, and his s. Archibald is a grantee in the deed June i, 1727 for Old Scots lot (p. 32). John Craig & his w. Ursula had chldr: JAMES. ARCHIBALD. URSULA. We will not here follow the descendants of Andrew Craig (of 16S4) nor of James Craig (s. John). (An Andrew Crawford also appears in the Old Tennent records as having a dau. "Ursilla" bap. see p. 208). One or two of the "Craig" baptisms in Old Ten. records seem not to be in the line of Archibald, but are probably in the line of James Craig (s. John) as Andrew (of 1684) settled in Middlesex, and is believed to have been the ancestor of the Craigs of Somerset Co. Archibald Craig (s. John) d. Mch. 6, 1751 aged "j^^ yrs. his will probated Apr. 24, 1751, md. Mary d. Nov. i, 1752 aged 69, both bur. at Old Scots, they had 10 chldr: JOHN. WILLIAM d. Aug. 8, 1726 in his 2nd vear. WILLIAM. SAMUEL. SARAH md. John Anderson. .AIARY md. Peter (Tordon. URSULA md. Aaron Forman. CATHARINE md. John Lloyd. MARGARET md. Joseph Kerr. HANNAH md. William Crawford. Johd Craig, s. Arch. & Mary, d. Sep. 25, 1783 in his 73rd year, md. ist (M. L. Nov. 21, 1749) Anna dau. of Capt. John Barclay, she was b. Jan. 15, 1729 d. 1759-60, they had 4 chldr: (for baps, see p. 206): CATHARINE bap. 17S0 d. 1773-4. SAISIUEL bap. 17S2 d. July 6, 1777. ARCHIBALD bap. i754d. Aug. I, 1777. PETER, bap. 1756. John Craig md. 2nd (M. L. Ma}' 27, 1760) Jane Reid dau of John, she d. June 25, 1824 aged 90 yrs. i mo. 21 da. they had chldr. (see pp. 206, 208): ANNE ))ap. 1762. WILLIAM bap. 17(;4. M.Mx'Y ))ai). 17(i(i. .T.VMES bap. 1768. JOHN bap. 1772- Li:\VIS bap. 177."). William Craig, s. Arch. & Mary, d. Oct. 18, 1806 in his 79th yr. md. (M. L. May 28, 1753) Eleanor Rhe d. Mch. 14, 1807 in her 74th yr., they had 12 chldr: .lAMES b. Fi'b. 8, 1754. DAVID li. Nov. :!. Had. SAMUEL 1). April 16. 17.")8 MAKY b. ISIch. 27, 1760. .JOHN b. May 8, 1762. ANN b. Mch. 25, 1763. CLSILLA b. Apr. 18, 1765. M"AK(;AIv'ET b. S.p. 8, 1767. REDF'ORD 1). .luly 8, ]77l>. ELENOK' b. .lunc :.'!», 1771. WILLIAM 1». May 12, 1776. .MARY 1). Mch. 23, 177!t. Samuel Craig, s. Arch. & Mary, d. Nov. 17. 1746 aged 38 yrs. 6 mos. 14 da- (M. L. Nov. 8. i736)(iertha(or Gertrude) Ward, & iiad chldr. (baps. p. 2(6): Pos.sibIy a SAMUEL. ELIZAUKTII. .lolIX. WILLIAM. URSILLA. MARY. 464 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Gertrude (Ward) Craig after the death of Samuel iu 1746 nid. 2nd (M. L. Sep. 30, 1747) William Haraton, a widower. & had chldr. (baps. p. 212): SAMUEL. GERTRUDE. CATHARINE. Sarah Craig, dau. Arch. & Mary, d. Aug. 10, 1787 aged 82 yns. rad. John Anderson. Esq. d July 19, 1793 in his 90th year, and had chldr: (See p. 204). Mary Craig, dau. Arch. & Mary, nid. (M. L. Dec. 13, 1742) as his 2nd w. Peter Gordon, he d. Apr. 21, 1770 in his 67th yr., the^- had chldr: (See p. 211). Ursula Craig, dau. Arch. & Mary, nid. Aaron Fornian s. Samuel & Mary (Wilbare) Forman, who d. before 1751, had chldr: (See p. 210, & under Fornian notes). Catharine Craig, dau. Arch. & Mary, md. (M. L. Aug. 10, 174s) John Lloyd, & had chldr: (See pp. 214, 418). Margaret Craig, dau. Arch. & Mary, ind. Joseph Ker, & had chldr: (See pp. 213, 360, 390) Joseph Ker md. 2nd Euphan Watson (M. L. Mch. 23, 17467). Hannah Craig, dau. Arch. & Mary, md. William Crawford, & had chldr: (See p. 208). Ursula Craig, dau. John & Ursula, md. about 1697 Elisha Parker of Perth Amboy, & had 4 chldr: ELIZABETH b. Mch. 21, 1698 md James Johnston of Mon. Co. URSILLA b. Dec. 21, 1700. MARY b. Dec. 22, 1702. EDWARD bap. by Rev. Jedediah Andrews Apr. 30, 1716. William Craig (possibly the s. John & Jane)?, md. Rachel Drummond. had 7 chldr: ROBERT E. 1). .luly :31. 1798. JOHN b. Nov. 4, 1795. SAMUEL b. Oct. 16, 1797. CATHARINE b. Sep. 25, 1799. PETER D. b. July 16, 18()2. LEWIS 1). Oct. 25, 1804. WILLIAM A. b. Jan. 11, 1808. Robert E. Craig, s. William & Rachel, md Ann Perrine b. Nov. 12, 1800 d. July 9. 1836 dau. John & Anna (Anderson) Perrine p. 395, had 9 chldr: SUSAN nul. John R. Mount. CLEMENTINE nul. Matthew P. Rue. WILLIAM nul. Mary H. Rue. GERTRUDE ANN nid. Robert R. Mount. MARY md. Prosper J. Bercknians. RACHEL nul. Stephen I. Simmons. DRUMMOND H. unnid. JOHN W. md. Isst. Mary Matilda Mount: md. 2nd Mrs. Evalina ( Hartsliorne) Conover. CATHARINE ELIZABETH md. Elihu B. liedle. Amelia Holmes Craig md. May 26, 1816 Peter Bowne, & had i chid, ANNA MARIA md. Enoch Cowart, Sr. Charles Craig, b. Oct. 24, 1793 d. 1882, s. Samuel & Elizabeth, md. Sep. 8. i8r8 Mary Perrine d. Dec. 10, 1836 in her 37th yr., dau. Robert & Cath- erine (p. 395) had 8 chldr: CATIIERI NE ANN b. Apr. :i, 1820. SAM PEL b. Pel). 1 , 1H22. R( )BERT PERRINE b. May 2, 1^<24 d. Feb. 14, 1904. CHARLES AUGUSTUS b. Anj-'. 27, 1826. ELIZABETH b. Feb. 1, 1829. LEWIS b. Mch. 24,1832 d. Sep. 1, 1832. URSULEY b. Aug. 2, 1h:?3 d. Oct. 6, 1833. JAMES BOWN b. Dec. 10 1834. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 465 From notes furnished by Henry L. Herbert of New York City, and by W. Deuise Herbert of Englisbtown, N. J . James Herbert of Middletown nul. (M L. dated Mar. 24, 1739-40) Marjjaret Mount of INIiddletown. His will dated 1746 names his execiUors Richard Herbert, wife Margaret, and Reuben Runyon, & mentions his 3 .sons: KICHAKD. 1)ANIP:L. JAMES. James Herbert (probably the s. of James & Margaret) md. KHzabetli Cow- enhoven dau. Wm. hadchldr. bap see pp. 213. 228. He appears to have been the one who was an owner of slaves (compare p. 224, 227) An inter- esting letter concerning the sale of a slave is still preserved b}- the descend- ants of James Herbert of Freeliold, a copy of which is here given: "Maid- enhead Augt. 25, 177S. Mr. James Herbert, Sir: Your Negro boy Jacob Applyed to me y-esterda^- to purchase him. I am in want of a Good Ser- vant and if \'ou can Concientiously recommend him to me as Honest. Sober &. Industreous, I will buy him of you. I have asked the Servant \ our price, he tells me you will take for him what you gave about two months past which is somewhere about /^28o .. o .. o its a Large price but as the Servant seems willing to stay with me if you can give him the above recommendation I will nevertheless take him. You may therefore in that Case send the boy to me imraediatel}', and Send or come for the Money and I will likewise allow you the expense of Comeing for it. I am Sir Your Hum. Servant Archibald Mercer. N. B. I live at Maiden- head on the place WiLson Hunt formerly lived on." Maidenhead is now Lawrenceville. Slaves were owned by many of the Old Tennent people, and were baptized and received into the communion of the church (see Bap. Lists). James & Elizabeth Herbert had 7 chldr. JAMES. WILLIAM. DANIEL. MAKY. MAK(;.\KET md. Joseph Ker. ELIZABETH. ELLEN. James Herbert s. James & Elizabeth md. Sarah Dey, & had 9 chldr. ELIZA md. David Laird p. JU4. ^VILLIA:\I I), md. Marjiaret Denise. ISAAC md. Elenor Denise. JANE md. Reuben ^Vils()n. C;ILBEKT S. md. Mrs. Georgianna Buckley. ELIAS md. Catharine Carson. MAR- GARET md. Henry Lloyd. JAMES md. Ellen Matchett. DANIEL md. Margaret Jane Hedenberg. William Dey Herbert b. 1805 d. 1880 s. James & Sarah md. Margaret Denise (p. 41 1) had 6 chldr: JAMES F. SARAH ELIZABETH d. young. KATllAKINI'; W. SARAH ELIZAP.ETH. W. DENISE. CHARLES A. Isaac Herbert md. Ivlenor Denise p. 41 1, 4C0, had 6 chldr: ELIZA A. SARAH. AMANDA. GILI'.ERT 1. HENRY L. FLORENCE. FOR GENEALOGICAL STUDY. For further study and information about .Mduniouth County t'ainilies the read- er ma}' consult the books already mentioned in this History under the Li.sts of Authorities (see "Authorities" in Inde.x) and also con.sult the following named l)Ooks iuul pamj)hlets: Early Dutch Settlers of Monmouth, C.eorge C. Beekman. New Jersey Coast in Three Centuries, William Nelson. 466 HISTORY OF OL^D TENNENT. Anderson, Perrine, Barljoui-vSmith, ) „ • 4^4^ tt c c -^.u TT n r^l II). CO c -I- f Hennette E. bavery Smith Howell-Clark. Porter & Savery Fannhes, | Historical Collections of New Jersey, Barber & Howe. Officers & Men of N. J. in the Revolutionary War, Gen. W. S. Stryker. East Jersey under the Proprietors, Whitehead. Collections of N. J. Historical Society, Bound Volumes. Proceedings of N. J. Historical Society, Bound Volumes. Cyclopedia 3rd Congressional District of N. J. 1896, Samuel T. Wiley. Woolman tS: Rose Coast Atlas N. J. Barclay Genealogies 1904, R. B. Mofifatt. Stilwell Memoirs 1878, B. M. Stilwell. Lawrence Genealogy 1S58, Thos. Lawrence. Minutes Council Safety 1777, by the State. Minutes Provincial Congress N. J., by the State. Parishes P. E. Churches of N. J. 1785-1816. James Parker. History Pres. church Cranbury, N. J. (pamphlet) Rev. Joseph G. Symmes. History Christ P. E. church Shrewsbury, N. J.. James Steen. History Pres. church Matawan, N. J. (pamphlet). Rev. W^m. C. Alexander. Histories of New Jerse}-, Smith's 1765, Gordon's, Mulford's, Raum's. Lee's, &c. Town Book of Old Middletown, 8° [Freehold 1883]. The Quaker Records of Shrewsburj', 1674-1731. CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS. Page. 207 line 2, 1758 slid, be i7S7- 209 line 7, 1735 shd. possibly be iys5 (record page is marred). 210 line 27, 1959 shd. be i^sg. 212 line 6, May 14 shd. be May 15. 215 line 27, Jo4eph shd. htt Josepli. 217 line 25, the date April 13, 1766 probabl}' \)^\<:>r\^^\.o Si(sa)i)iah instead of to Hannah, or possibly to both (the record is not plain). 218 line 14, Ravid shd. he David. 221 line 34, Voorhee shd. be I'oor/nrs. 225 line 13, Watson shd. be ]\'alto)i. and so also on p. 245 line 19. 228 The 5th record under "Children Baptized," Dan. & Dorothy H. should be Danl. & Doj'othv Hairbrf (the record is somewhat indis- tinct), doubtlessly intended to be Harbtrt. 236 line 16, June 20 shd he Ju/ie 2/ . 240 line 7, Covenhoven shd. hejo/iii Covciihoven. 240 line 31, Henr}' shd. be Harvy. 245 line 6, Chambers seems to be C)anibers. 253 line 28, Danice shd be Datiiii. 254 line 25, May shd. be April. 255 line 32, Wiiliam Rue sbd. be William Bice (the writing is not plain). 260 line 2)2)' '" '"^ 37th year shd. l;e ^^^^^yrs. 6 inos. 7 da. 261 line 41, Taytor shd. be Taylor. 264 line 12, add 10 iiios. / da. to the 14 yrs. 264 line 20, read 6 da. instead of 6 nios. 265 line 26, July 17 shd. he July 27 & 8 da. shd be 18 da. GENEALOGICAL NOTES. 467 266 line 24, William shd. be Willia7ii B. 266 line 38, i8da. shd be S da. 268 line 36, Mr. shd. be Mrs. 269 line 3, 7 mos. shd be 7 c/r?. 269 line 5, John shd. be/c?//;/ Dcv. 269 line 9, June shd. he /o/ni. 270 line 2, Martha shd. be Martini F. 270 line 22, 40th shd. be /(5///. 273 line 41, 18 shd. be tS". 274 line 7, shd. be Sarah Vanhorn lu. John. 274 line 29, add died Jan. 2j, /S^/ agc'd j mos. 275 line 29, Apr. 22 shd. be Apr. 2S. 277 line 17, July 15 shd. he July ig. 279 line 8, 8 da shd. be iS da. 281 line 5, John shd. he John P. 281 line 20, 36 yrs. shd. he jg yrs. 282 line 17, add died Mar. 26. i8ji aged 51 yrs. 7 mos. 11 da. 284 line 29, 18 da. shd. be 8 da. 286 line 22, Apr. 28 shd. be Apr. 2^. 286 line 34, after Abigail Perrine add 2V. Henry. 287 line 13, Ma}^ 31 shd. be May 9. 288 line 5, w. shd. be s. 288 line 7, Mar. 12 shd. be Mar. 2/. 288 line 18, 21 da. shd. be 20 da. 289 line 42, 9 yrs shd. be 9 vrs. // da. 292 line 32, Nov. 8 shd. be Nov. tS. 293 line 23, Rev. C. W. shd. be Rev. C. F. 295 line 2-; , Apr. 10 shd. be Apr. 20. 312 line 24, 872 shd. be iS-/2. 315 line 31, Qauackenbush shd. be Qnackenbush. 321 line 12, Brown .shd. be Bowne. 328 line 31, Fliza shd. be Eliza. 338 line 12, 1822 shd. be 1825. 338 line 39, put 80 yrs. for her age. 339 line 10. put /8 yrs. for her age. 343 line 43, 1801 shd. be igcn. 360 line 20, 1858 shd. be 1758. 391 line 47, 1738 should be about 1800. 392 line 17, after "James" strike out d. about 1816 and then after Daniel put d. about 1816 md. Maria I 'an Lieu d. about i8ig. 393 line 7, d. Feb. 4, 1862 should be d. Aug. 26, 184J. 393 line 44, strike out 1786 md. Miss Sara Jobs, and instead put Feb. 17, I/S6 d. July 2, i86j md. Lydia Jobs b. Nov. 20, ijgo d. Oct. 2f, i86y b7ir. in 2nd. ch.yard Cranbury. N.J 393 line 50, strike out INIargaret Voorhees b. 1819, and make the reading Margaret E. Voorhees b. Sep. 2, 1824 394 line 18, strike out 1823, and put T8gj. 394 line 44, strike out 10, and put //. 394 line 45. after \Vm. Hankinson strike out the — , and put 5. 395 line 5, strike out 1862, and put [882. 395 line 9, strike out one child, and put / chldr. 395 line 1 1, insert the record J.IMJC.S b. Feb. j, 18 ig d. March 2, 182^. 395 line 12, after Illinois add 5 children. 396 line 23, strike out 1828. and put /3-345 Chandler, Rev. Frank, 141, 182 Charlton (P>eehold) Ch. N. Y., 92 16, 45, 370 16 18 118 145 132 9 137 58, 149 412 62, 162 43 10 127, 130, 350, 440 32, 368 41 119 466 9 32, 367, 462 412, 464 104, 155, 167, 168, Charter, Royal, Charter, Royal obtained Charter fac simile Charter, State Choir, Clark, Rev. .lames Claverhouse Clock in church Col)b, Rev. A. P., Coftin, ;\Iade his own Cohansey, Communion Table, Conventicles, Cooley, Rev. Eli F., Corn of Peper, Corner-stone, Story about, Corporate name at present Corrections & Additions Covenanters, Craig, Archibald, Craig, Charles, Craig, R. Perrine, 363, 464 Craig, Samuel, 48, 107, 464 Craig, Wm. R. built pulpit, 46 Cranbuiy Church, 23 Cumming, Robert, 44, 46, 134, 387 Date l(i92 14 D. A. R. gifts of Tablet & Valance, 110 Davies, John (;liief carpenter, 45 Davis, Mrs., in cellar during Battle, 106 Deacons, List of, 176 Declaration of Trust, 385 Deed for Old Scots, 367 Deed for \Yliite Hill, 369 Deer fast by their horns, 27 Dickinson, Rev. Jonathan, 77 Drawings of Ch. P.uilding, 52 Dnnottar Castle, 10 Edilice described. Present, 46 Eld.Ms, List of, 175 Elder.s' Square, 4H English, James, 42, 1 lo, 4 16 470 HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT. Page. Page. Eiifilishtown, 42, 98, 107, 143, 403, Gaston, 449 447, 439 Gordon, 48 108, 166, 400, 424 Enjjlishtown church, 143, 156 Hagernian, 415 Episcopal church, St. Peter's 94, 108, Hampton, 42, 424 256, 427 Hankinsou, Henderson, 402, 428, 436 20, 439 Fairliekl church. 162 Heudricksou, 428 439, 444, 4.52 Farmers' church. 13 Herbert, 403, 404, 407, 461, 465 Finial on steeple, 125 Hicks, 417 Flaj--, gift of S. A. R., 109 Hoi man, 450 Flat! anils, 437 442, 453 Hutchinson, 431 Floors of church sanded, 135 .Jewell, 447 Fornian, Gen. David, 109, 430 Johnson, 392, 401, 444, 445, 449 Fonnan, Jonathan, 19 260, 427 Johnston, 32, 419, 446 Fornian, Peter, 50 144, 428 Ker, 29 360, 390, 441, 464 Fornian, Samuel, 128, 429 Laird, 107, 402, 404 Freehold town. 94 Lloyd, 418, 459 Freehold Village church, 8, 130 Magee, 457 Free Hill, 12, 29 McChesney, 4.55 Fresh Ponds, 84 Mc Knight, Miller, 439, 461 4.32, 449 General Assembly, 115 Mount, 393, 443, 450, 451 Ghost story. 116 Newell, 428, 462 Good-by cousin meetin house. 124 Okerson, 414, 434 Gordon, Ezekiel, 108, 426 Perrine, 106, 392, 429, 449 Gordon, Matthew Rue, 48, 166 Preston, 361, 417, 430 Gordon, Peter, 386-388, 424 Quackenbush 456 Gi'ace before meat. 116 Reid, 33, 363, 431, 435 Great Awakening, 29, 45, 76 Redford, 462 Guides in the Battle, 98, 403 Rhea, 41, 361, 399 411 Genealogical Notes, 389 Robinson, 19, 401, 416, 440 Corrections & Additions to 466 Rue, 392, 418, 445, 455 For further Study in 465 Schenck, 411, 438, 441 Request for 468 Schureman, 413 On families of: Scudder, 417 , 418 4.58, 4.59 Anderson, 13, 19, 33, 417, 418, 458 Sinalley, Sutphen, 416 Baird, 393, 436 415 Barclay, Bowne, Bruen, Campbell, 4.59 409 439 412, 448 Taylor, Tliompson, Truex, 430, 431, 436 413, 444 461 Clark,. 460 Vanartsdalen, 419 Clayton, 410, 430 434 435, 456 Van Cleaf, 48, 107, 411 Coveuhoven, 413, 432, 433, 437, Van Derveer, 393, 407, 424, 447 438, 440 Van Noostrandt, 447 Craig, 32, 167, 401, 445, 462 Voorhees, 414, 442, 443 Davis, 400, 438 Walker, 462 Denise, 411, 429 Willenisen, 428, 438 Dev, 414 433, 443 Wood hull, 112, 408 DuBois, 405, 455 Wyckoff, 362, 408, 420, 427, 436 Egbert, 414 Ely, 393, 394, 420, 434 436 444, 447 Hallock, Rev. Robt. C, 159 English, 42 440, 446 Halsey, Rev. Job F., 120, 157 Errickson, 456 Halsey letter about Walter Ker, 122 Forman, 19, 50, 109, 128, 260, 361, Harvest Home, 1.59 362, 427 Harvest reaped, seed grain saved, 122 INDEX 471 Page. Henderson, John, lG-18, 20, 385, 440 Henderson, Dr. Thos., 91, 107, 440 Hemy & Francis, The, 11, 4()'2 Henry, Kev. H. C, 125, 139 Hessian dead in woods, 107 Hill's grave-yard, 395 Hodge. Dr. A. A., 46, 143 Homes burned, 83, 107 Hortensia, 16, 34, 368 Hospitality rewarded, 423 Hospitals.' Buildings used for, 107, 108, 109 Hospital, Old Ten. ch. used as, 103 Houses of liistorical interest, 48, 107, 108, 166 Howel church, 127 Hutton. John, 84, 85 Imlay, Patrick, 20, 27, 31, 32, 367 Imlay. Robert, 20 Incorporation, Separate, 118 Indians, 25, 27, 43, 71, 86, 87, 116 Indian Mission, Letter about, 87 Jamesburg churcli, 1 39 Johnstone, Dr. John, 11, 12, 32, 367 Junk Dealer & records, 182 Killing Times, 10 Ker, Walter, 9, 15, 29, 31, 32, 42, 75, 122, 360, 367, 369, 390 Ker's sons, Walter, 43, 390 Laird, Moses, 107, 403 Laird, Moses, guide to Washington, 403 Le Conte, Dr. Peter, 50, 57, 353 Legacies, 170 Letter about Old Freehold settlement, 8 Lightning struck church, 153 Little, Arthur W., 21 Little, John, 16-18 Little, John Jr., 18 Log College, 74, 80 Long Island, 134, 162, 409, 414, 420, 422, 427, 437, 442 Longstreet, Christopher, 19 Manahipan cliurch, Manalapan, Meaning of name. Marl, Marriage records, Mattison, Aaron, McChesney, Hugh, McCook, i)r. H. C, McDowell, (iideon C, McLaren, Dr. Donald, 131, 203, 38, 42, 71, 167, 168, 131, McLean, Dr. D. V., 14, 56, 62, 76, 139 1 10 442 228 390 455 21 61 141 129 Page. McKemie, Kev. Francis, 60, ()5, 66 McKonky, Wm., Will of, 35 Mend)ers, Communicant, 181-203 Middletown & churcli, 16, 22, 62, 70, 315, 451, 45:', Missionary Society, Woman's 157 Molly Pitcher, 102 Monckton, Col. Henry,, 56, 104 Money Table of U. S. adopted, 115 Monmouth C(mrt Ilou.se, 94, 431 Monument, Pres. Hist., 67 Morgan, Rev. .loseph, 70 Mt. Plea.sant church, 347 Names of the church, 7, 8, 48, 118, 119 Nassau Island, 442 Neiper, Alexander, 32, 33, 368 Neshaminy, 74, 75, 122 Notice about disfiguring church, 155 Old Scots building, 27 Old Scots Map of lot, 33 Old Scots Legally recorded, 27 Old Scots, Deed for, 32, 367 Old Scots Services discontinued, 35 Old Scots, Sale of Part, 34 Old Scots Pilgrimage, 65 Oldest tombstone in Old Ten. 164 Old & New School, 135 Old Stone church, 162 Organs in church, 146 Organization, 7 Osborn, Father, 162 Page ol Minutes, First, 60 Pangburn. Stephen, 20 Panther shot, 25 Paper, Monthly ."v: weekly, 159 Parsonage, The old, 53 Parsonage legally guarded, 385 Parsonage wood tract, 55 Parsonage sold, 56 Parsonage, Pictures of, 54, 147 Parsonage taken down, 147 Parsonage, Tlie 2nd, 132 Parsonage, The Roy, 144 Parsonage, The jiresent, 157 Pastors, List of, 175 Pa.\t(m, Dr. Wm. M., 136 Permit from Crown, 37 Perrineville yard. Oldest tomb- stone in, 363 Perrineville church, 124 Perriue, Henry, 106 I'ense's sahi', 107 Pew Diagrams, 39, 49, 117 Pew lists com pa re