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In the beginning we intended to write a genealogical sketch of William Bowne of the Revolu-
tionary War and his descendants only, giving hw line of descent back to the emigrant ancestor.
After much of the Bowne matter was already in print, rinding that we had collected considerable
data of general interest to the Bowne family, we decided to include it. This somewhat breaks the
arrangement of the genealogical records, but the data of the Bowne family thus collected and pre-
served is considered of greater importance than literary style. The records of William Bowne. son
of James and Elizabeth (). (Hartshorn) Bowne, and his descendants are fairly complete. The other
lines are not. The Bowne family is large and hard to trace, so many have the same name.
Whenever one mentions the name of Bowne to a genealogist, he sends np a groan that sounds
like the wail of Hagar in the wilderness! We are particularly indebted to Mr. B. E. Bowne. of
Sergeantsville, X. .1., to Miss Mary Bowne, of Phila., Pa., to Mr. J. Addison Bowne, of New York
City, for valuable assistance in furnishing family records, and to Mr. .lames (i. Lee, of Trenton. X.
.1.. for kind favors.
To Mr. H. E. Deats Editor of The Jersey man, Flemington, X. .1.. belongs all the credit for the
publication of these records,
M. K. Reading.
Aden, Prince William Co., Va.. Feb. 13, 1903.
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'HE first settlement at Salem, Mass., wasbe-
aun in 1628. The Colonists obtained a
patent from the Council of Plymouth in
March 1628 ; and Charles I issued a charter
of incorporation to the proprietors under the name
of " The Governor and Company of Massachusetts
Bay in New England " in 1629. " In 1630 about
three hundred of the best Puritan families in the
kingdom came to New England. Not adventurers,
not vagabonds, were these brave people, but virtu-
ous, well educated, courageous men and women
who for conscience sake left comfortable homes with
no expectation of returning."* " Of these persons,
all were respectable, and many were from illustri-
ous and noble families, "t Among these came
William Bowne and Ann his wife. They emi-
grated from Yorkshire, England, where a majority
of the inhabitants were descendants of the Eoni-
ans and ancient Britons, and settled at Salem,
Essex county, Massachusetts in 1631. William
and Ann Bowne left England on account of the
cruel religious persecutions so prevalent in that
country at the time. He was granted forty acres
of land at Jeffries Creek in 1636. J He remained
at Salem for some years, and then removed to
Gravesend, L. I. This was probably in 1645, as
Gravesend was settled by English emigrants from
Massachusetts about that year. Among these
early settlers at Gravesend, we rind William
Bowne and his son John. William Bowne was
granted a '' planter's lot " Nov. 12, 1646 ;Xt aQ d
John Bowne, his son, Sept. 20, 1647. In 1691,
Capt. Andrew Bowne, son of William Bowne,
sold a " fifteen acre lot. No. 11, in town of Grave-
send- wch. did formerly belong to my father."
William Bowne was one of the Magistrates of
Gravesend, L. I., in 1657. William Bowne and
his sons John, James and Andrew emigrated to
♦History United States Kidpath. page 126.
fHistory United States, Hale, page 30,
^Salter's History of Monmouth Co.
H Ibid.
Middletown, Monmouth county, N. J., in 1664.
Brief mention of a few historical facts may be
of considerable interest to the Bowne family at
this time. They occurred nearly two hundred
and fifty years ago.
" In 1663 a company of Puritans, living on Eong
Island, obtained permission of Governor Stuy-
vesant to settle on the banks of the Bantam" *
"A party of about twenty English, all or near-
ly all of whom had previously lived in the New
England colonies, but most of whom were then
settled on Long Island, set out in a sloop from
Gravesend, L. I., in December, 1663, and sailed
across the bay to what is now Monmouth County,
for the purpose of purchasing lands of the Indian
sachems, with a view to settlement."!
The men composing this party were John
Bowne, William Golding, Richard Gibbons, James
Holbert, Charles Morgan, Samuel Spicer, John
Totman, Thomas Whitlock, and others — twenty
in all. Thej r made two or three more journeys
from their homes on Long Island to the southern
shores of the bay, and finally purchased from the
Indian chief, Poppomora and his people, the three
" necks " of land known to the Indians as Newa-
sink, Navarumsunk and Pootapeck. Having pur-
chased the land of the Indians, ; ' John Bowne,
Richard Stout and three others, with their fami-
lies, five families in all, came and made their
settlement in the spring or summer of 1664, nearly
a year before the patent was issued."
Charles the Second, King of England, made a
royal grant and patent of land, dated March 12,
1664, to his brother James, Duke of York, which
included all of the present State of New Jersey.
King Charles sent out a fleet, with a military
force under command of Sir Robert Carr, and Col-
onel Richard Nicolls, who had been commissioned
Governor by the Duke of York.**
♦History United States, Ridpath, page 203.
fHistory Monmouth Co., N. J. — Ellis.
♦♦Historical Coll. of New Jersey, page 14.
f)
The fleet arrived ;u New Amsterdam in August,
1664, ami thai place and all the New Netherlands
were surrendered bj Governoi Stuyvesant t<> the
English mi the 27th of the sum- month.
Governoi Nicolls, in the fall of 1664, issued a
proclamation, for the purpose of promoting the
formation of new settlements in tin- country un-
der his jurisdiction. \ pan of which was as
follows:
"The Condition for new Planters in the Terri-
tories of his Royal Highness, the Duke of York.
The purchases are to be made from the Indian
Sachems, and to be recorded before the Governor.
All lands thus purchased and possessed
shall remain t<> the Purchasers and their heirs as
free lands, to dispose of as they Please. In
all Territories of his Royal Highness Libertj of
Conscience is allowed, provided such Liberty is
not connected tn Licentiousness, <>r the Disturb-
ance of others in the Exercise of the Protestanl
Religion. R. Nicolls."
This English company of Puritans, living on
Long Island and in New England, having ob-
tained permission of Governor Stuyvesent to settle
on the hanks of the Raritan River, commenced
their negotiations with the Indian sachems De-
cember ">, 1663; and concluded the firsl Indian
purchase of land, which was made from Poppo-
mora, chief of the Navesink Indians to John
Bowne, .lames Hubbard, William Golding, Rich-
ard stout. Samuel Spicer, and John Tilton, Jr.,
all of ( rravesend, Long Island, by deed dated Jan-
oary 25, 1664 — the original record of which isat
Albany, N. V.. Liber 3, page 1. Tlie second pur-
chase— of Navarumsunk and Pootapeck is dated
April 7. 1665; and the third purchase is dated
June 5, loo",. The original record of these deeds
isat Albany, N. Y.. and copies an- also recorded
at Perth Amboy and Trenton. N. .1.
Having already complied with the fust condi-
tions of Governor Nicolls' proclamation, the com-
pany made application to the Governor for a
grant to cover the purchase already made and
others which they intended to make. Thisgranl
embraced all of tin- present counts of Monmouth,
aud a part of Ocean and Middlesex counties, It
i- daied April fl, 1665. It is known as the famous
" M<>N Mnl in Pai i vi ."
Id all whom these presents >hall come : I
Richard Nicolls. Esq., Governor under his Royal
Highness the Duke of York of all his Territories
in America Bend greeting. Whereas there is a
certain tract or parcel of land within this govern-
ment, lying and I ><-i i iu near Sand.) Point, upon
the Main: which slid panel of land hath been
*S;iltci - HiM, .iv ,,i Monmouth Co . N I
with my consent and approbation bought by Bome
of the inhabitants of Gravesend npon Long Island
of the Sachems chief proprietors thereof who be-
fore me have acknowledged to have received sat-
isfaction for the same, to the end that the said
land maj be planted, manured and inhabited,
and for divers other good causes and considera-
tions. I have thought lit to give, confirm and
grant, and by these presents d<> give, confirm, and
grant unto Willi \m Golding, Samuel Spiceb,
Richabd Gibbons, Richabd Stout, James
Gboveb, John Bowne, John Tm/kin. Nathan-
iel Sylvesteb, William Reape, Waltbb
Clabke, Nicholas Davis. Obadiah Holmes,
patentees, and their associates, their heirs, suc-
cessors and assigns, all that tract and part of the
main land to have and to hold all and singular
the said lands, hereditaments and premises
with their and every one of their appurtenances
hereby given and granted, or therein before men-
tioned to be given and granted, totheonlj proper
use and behoof of the said patentees and their as-
sociates, their heirs. Buccessors and assigns for-
ever, upon Mich terms and conditions as hereafter
are expressed, that is to say, that the said paten-
tees and their associates, their heirs or assigns,
shall within the space of three years, beginning
from day of the date hereof, manure and plant the
aforesaid land and premises and settle there one
hundred families at least. I do likewise
grant unto the said Patenteesand their Associates,
their Heirs. Successors and Assigns, and nntoaivj
and all other Persons who shall Plant and inhabit
in an j of the Land aforesaid, that tbej shall have
free Liberty of Conscience, without any Molesta-
tion or Disturbance whatsoevei in their waj of
Wmship. (Jivcn under mv Hand and Seal
at Fort .lames, in New York, on Manhatans
l-land. the 8th Day of April in the 17th yeai of
the Reign of our Sovereign Lord. Charles the
Second, by the Grace of God, of England, Scot-
land, Prance and Inland. King, Defender of the
Faith, etc., and in the year of our Lord God, 1665.
Lieu \i:d NlCHOLLS. "
Having purchased the land oJ the Indian.-, and
having secured the Latent from Governor Nicolls.
the patentees and their associates began theii a I
tlementa immediately. The Bowne family had
actually settled at Middletown fully a year before
the patent was granted. The Bownes contributed
toward buying the land in Monmouth of the
Indians, and for incidental expenses in treating
with them, a greater sum than anj other family
with only two exceptions. The Town Look of
old Middletown, in its tii-t entrj dated Dec. 30,
1667, shows that William Bowne was granted lot
No 8 at Loi tland Point.
The patentees met at Portland Point, .Inly 8,
1670 and voted to admit as associates "a conven-
ient number of purchasers who were the iirst and
principal in the purchase of the three necks :
Newasink, Navarumsunk and Pootapeck :; * *
henceforth to have a full interest, right and claim
in ye Patent given and granted to ye Patentees
by Richard Nicolls, Esq., late Governor of New
York."*
William Bowne was the first associate chosen at
this meeting.
William Bowne was horn in Yorkshire, Eng-
land, and died at Portland Point in 1677.
Letters of Administration were granted to John
Bowne of Middletown, X. J., to administer on
the estate of his father, William Bowne, "hereto-
fore of Gravesend," and " late of Middletown in
New Jersey, in 1(577. John is spoken of as being
his " eldest son," and he made application for the
letters " with the consent of and good liking of
the rest of his hrethers."
Children of William and Ann Bowne :
John Bowne, horn in England.
James Bowne, bom in Salem, Mass., 1636.
Andrew Bowne, horn in Salem, Mass., 1638.
Philip Bowne, horn in Salem. Mass., Ki40.
They also had daughters.
John Bowne ( William » ) was a leader in purcha-
sing the land from the Indians ; was one of the
first rive families who made a permanent settle-
ment in 1064 ; and was one of the patentees of the
Monmouth grant. "Until Captain Bowne 's death,
in the early part of 1684, he seems to have been the
most prominent citizen of the county, esteemed for
his integrity and his ability. He had been com-
pelled to leave the Massachusetts colony on ac-
count of his sympathy with the Baptists, and he
was one of the founders of the Baptist church at
Middletown. He appeared as a deputy to the
rust Assembly in Governor Carteret's time, which
met May 2(5, 10(58. the members of the Lower
House being then called 'burgesses.' He was
deputy again in 1(57."), after Carteret's return
from England : and in the first Legislature under
the twenty-four proprietors, in 1(58:5, he was a
member and the Speaker, and acted until the De-
cember following. He held other positions of
trust. March 12, 1(577, a commission was issued
to him as president of the court to hold a term at
Middletown. in December, 1683, shortly before
his last illness, he was appointed major of the
militia of Monmouth county.'' As stated, Cap-
tain John Bowne was one of the founders of
the Baptist Church at Middletown, N. J., which
was constituted in 16(58 ; being the first Baptist
♦Salter's History of Monmouth.
♦History of Monmouth Co., N. J. — Ellis.
organization in the State of New Jersey. "The
first who preached at Middletown was Mr. John
Bowne :; * * it was he who gave the lot on which
the first meeting house was built. "t Captain
John Bowne died January 3, 1684, and "his
universally recognized character was that of an
upright, conscientious Christian man."
Captain John Bowne married Lydia Holmes, a
daughter of Rev. Obadiah Holmes. He was born
in Preston, Lancashire, England, in 1606 ; died at
Newport, R. I., Oct. 15, 1682 ; married in 1636.
He arrived in 1638, and settled in Salem. Mass.,
1639, where he engaged with two other persons
in the manufacture of glass, probably the first in
that business in America. He continued in the
Congregational Church at Salem, and then at Re-
hoboth, about eleven years, after which he be-
came a Baptist, and subsequently joined that
church. He is the man who received such a cruel
scourging of thirty lashes with a three-corded
whip, at the instance of the Puritan ministers of
Massachusetts, for undertaking "to preach and
baptize !"+ He was the second pastor of the
second Baptist church organized in America, at
Newport. R. I., in 1(544. Here he remained in
the pastoral office from 1652 till his death, thirty
years. Rev. Obadiah Holmes was one of the twelve
patentees of the Monmouth grant, although he
did not settle in that county.
Lydia Holmes was a sister to Judge Obadiah
Holmes of Cohansey, N. J., who was for a long
time a judge of the court, and a Baptist preacher
of that place. He died 1701.
Children of Capt. John and Lydia (Holmes)
Bowne :
John Bowne, born April 1, 16(54 ; died 1716;
married Fiances Bowman.
Obadiah Bowne, born July 18, 1666 ; died 1726;
married 1st. Elizabeth Bowne, 2nd. Elizabeth
Longfield.
Deborah Bowne, born Jan. 26, 1668.
Sarah Bowne, born Nov. 27. 1(569.
Catharine Bowne.
Captain Andrew Bowne, son of Williami and
Ann Bowne, owned a farm of 500 acres on the
Karitan river, now in Franklin township, Som-
erset county, in 1681.* Governor Hamilton ap-
pointed Captain Andrew Bowne of Raritan river
a member of his Council. Sept. 14, 1692. He was
appointed Deputy Governor of New Jersey by
Governor Basse, and was sworn into that office
May 15. 10!>!>. On June 7, 1701, Captain Andrew
Bowne received a commission, dated March 25,
1701, as Governor of East New Jersey. He was
tHistory of the Baptists (1792) by Morgan Edwards.
^History of the Baptists— Benedict, pages 371 to 377.
*Snell's History of Hunterdon and Somerset.
commissioned by Queen Anne a member of Gov.
Cornbury's Council Any. in, 1703. Gov. Andrew
Bow ne died in L70R, leaving a daughter Eliza-
beth, who married her cousin Obadiab Bowne,
tint left no male issue.
Janus Bowne (William 1 ) was bom and bap-
tised in Salem, Mass.. 1636 ; died at Middletown,
N. J., 1692 : administration was granted on his
estate 1695 : married Mary Stunt. 1665. She was
a daughter of Richard Stout by his wife Penelope
Van Princes. The records show thai Richard
Stout's daughters, Mary, Alice and Sarah, "are
to come of age since the year Ki<i7."" That is.
Sarah stout, the youngest, would he eighteen
years old in 1667. So Mary Stout was probably
horn in 1645.
'• Richard Stout was one of the twelve men
named in the Monmouth Patent. Under grants
and concessions his name heads the list of claim-
ants as recorded in Surveyor's office at Perth A lii-
biiv. Ill the allotments of Town lots at Middle-
town, recorded Dec. M< itli . KiiiT, Richard Stout
was appointed to assist in laying out the lots. In
L669 lie was one of the so-called overseers of Mid-
dletown. Richard Stout was prominent in public
affairs in the new settlement and his name fre-
quently mentioned in Freehold records. In 1690
Richard Stout and his wife Penelope conveyed to
Benjamin Stout all the tract and plantation
whereon they then lived at Hop River, after de-
cease of himself and wife Penelope. The will of
Richard Stout, first of the family, is filed in Sec-
retary of State's office at Trenton. It is dated
June 9th, 1703, and was proved October, 1705.*
•• Richard stout was one of the most respectable
and respected men in his day in the Monmouth
settlement. "t " Penelope Van Princes was horn
at Amsterdam, Holland, about 1602 ; her father's
name was Van Princes : she and her firsl husband
i whose name is not known i sailed for New York,
i then New Amsterdam, ) about the year l(i'2().
The vessel was st landt d at Sandy Hook: the
crew not ashore and marched toward the said New
York; but Penelope's (for that was her name)
husband being hurt in the wreck, could not
march with tin m ; therefore he and the wife tar-
ried in the woods: tin \ had not heen long in the
place before the Indians killed them hoth las
they thought), and stripped tin m to the skin :
however, Penolope came to, though her skull was
fractured and her hit shoulder so hacked that -he
could nevei use that aim like the other: she
was also cut across the abdomen so that her
bowels appeared ; these she kept in with
her hand : she continued in this situation for
►History oi Monmouth Co., v i Saltei
tltistory of Monmouth Co.. N. J.: Ellis, page '■.;.
seven days, taking shelter in a hollow tree and
eating the excrescence of it : the seventh day she
saw a deer passing by with arrows sticking in it,
and soon after two Indians appeared, whom she
was glad to see. in hope they would put her out
of her misery ; accordingly, one made towards her
to knock her in the head ; hut the other, who
was an elderly man. prevented him. anil throw-
ing his match coat about her carried her to his
wigwam, and cured her of her wounds and bruis-
es. After that hi- took her to New York and
made a present of her to her countrymen, viz : an
Indian present expecting ten times the value in
return. It was in New York that one Richard
stout married her; he was a native of England
and of a good family. She was now in her 22d
year, and he in his -loth. She bore him seven
sons and three daughters, viz : Jonathan I founder
of Hopewell), John. Richard, James, Peter, Da-
vid. Benjamin, Mary, Sarah, and Alice. The
daughters married into the families of the Bownes,
Pikes. Throckmortons and Skeltons, and so lost
the name of Stout : the sons married into the fam-
ilies of Bullen, Crawford. Ash ton, Franx, &c,
and had many children. The mother lived to the
age of 1)0, and saw her offspring multiplied into
502 in about 88 years."
Richard stout was horn in Nottinghamshire,
England, in 1584 : died in 1705 ; married Pene-
lope Van Princes in New Amsterdam, in 1624 :
was one of the thirty-nine original settlers of
Gravesend, Long Island, 1645; removed with his
family to Middletown, N. J.. 1664, and was one
of the titst live families of said sett lenient.
James How ne was one of the interpreters at the
first purchase of land from the chief of the Neve-
sink Indians. Jan. \!.">. 1664 : and this fact shows
that he was a young man of intelligence, and that
he hail previously had considerable intercourse
with the Indians. James Bowne contributed to-
ward buying the land in Monmouth county of
the Indians and for incidental expenses in treat-
ing with them. I
lie was chosen a deputy for Portland Point, at
:i meeting of the inhabitants of Shrewsbury, on
Vnumsunk Neck. December 14, 1667, designated
in its proceedings as '"'1111' General Assembly of
the Patentees & Deputies." .lames I'.ow ne was
chosen one of the "Overseers" of Middletown.
May 26, 1669. "Maj the 25th, l(i<i'.». JAMES
BOWNE was this day by the pluralities of votes
chosen deputy to act with the patentees at a gen-
eral court or the adjournment thereof to he held
at Portland Point the 27tb of May.
Testis Edw. Tartt. Town Clerk."
•History ol the Baptists, Benedict, p. 585.
: Saltei 's Histoi y «'i Moumi uth.
9
" The Overseers, there Ingagement, May ye 2(5,
1669. We, whose names are hereunto subscribed,
being chosen by the inhabitants off Middletown
for overseers, we do hereby promise and ingage to
perform the office and place thereof, according to
our best understanding in all cases of actions of
debt and trespass, amounting to ye sum of ten
pounds, according to the charter given and grant-
ed to the company of purchasers off Newasink,
Naruinsunk and Pootapeck. In witness whereoff
we have herounto subscribed this 26th of May,
1669.
The mark of
Richard x Stout,
Jonathan Hullmes,
Edward Smith,
James Bowne.
Subscribed in Court before the Pattentees and
Deputies of the towns of Middletown and Shrews-
bury. May 26th, 1669.
R. Richardson,
Recorder."!
At a court held at Portland Point, Nov. 2, 1669:
" William Bowne and James Bowne off the Town
of Middletown, on Newasink Neck, are appointed
to act as Patentees in the room of John Tilton &
Samuel Spicerof Gravesend, according to an order
under both their hands, as appears on record, bear-
ing date 26th day of May last." That is to say,
William & .Tames Bowne had bought all the right,
title and interest of Tilton & Spicer in the Mon-
mouth Patent, and were appointed by said Court
to act as Patentees. The records also have :
" July 8th, 1670. It is thought meet by the
Patentees, that a convenient number of purchas-
ers who were the first & principal in the purchase
of these necks, viz : Newasink, Narumsunk <S:
Pootapeck are hereby to be nominated, elected
& chosen as associates with the Patentees whose
names are inserted & set down, who by virtue of'
this act or order shall henceforth have a full inter-
est, right & claim in ye patten t given and granted
to the Pattentees, by Richard Nicholls, Esq., late
Governor off New York, to chose men who are
therein expressly nominated, ***
Witness our hands the day & year above said.
William Golding,
James Grover,
Richard Gibbons,
William Reape,
John Bowne,
his
Richard x Stout. " +
mark
♦Middletown Records, May 25, 1669.
fMiddletown Records. May 26, 1669.
tOld Times in Old Monmouth.
Among those "nominated, elected it chosen,"
were William & James Bowne.
We wish to remark in passing, that one histor-
ian speaks disparagingly of Richard Stout, be-
cause he signed his name by mark. It must be
remembered that he was an aged and infirm man
at this time, being eighty-six years old.
James Bowne was a deputy at Portland Point,
July 5, 1670. Sept. 23, 1685, he was commission-
ed a Minister of Justice, & subscribed to the fol-
lowing oath :
"I whose name is hereunto subscribed doe sol-
emnly, in the presence of God, promise and declare
that I will bear true allegiance to the King of
England, his heirs & successors, & be true & faith-
ful to the Interest of the Lord Proprietors of the
Province of East New Jersey; & their heirs execu-
tors & assigns; & that as a commissioned Minister
of Justice by the authority of the Governor & Coun-
sell of this Province of East Jersey, for the deter-
mining of small causes in Court monthly, to be
held in Middletown, according to commission
granted to me by authority aforesaid, in all Arti-
cles & things in the Commission granted tome,
according to the Laws & acts of the General Assem-
bly of this Province, to poor & rich, I will to my
power doe equall justice, in any matter depending
before me, I will not be counsell in any matter de-
pending before me. I will hold sessions in my
County according to the act of the General Assem-
bly. And will perform & doe the office or commis-
sion granted to me as aforesaid, to right & Justice,
to the uttermost of my power & understanding &
ability. Witness my hand, Dated this 23d day of
September, 1685. James Bowne.
The above day mentioned, James Bowne did
subscribe to the above engagement before us.
John Throckmorton,
Peter Tilton." *
James Bowne succeeded Richard Richardson as
clerk of the court of Monmouth county N. J., and
was such May 3, 1680. t
In the list of warrants giving names of persons
who claimed lands under "Grants & Concessions"
issued in 1675, we find: "James Bowne in right
of himself & wife, Mary Stout, 240 acres. " and in
1676 warrants for land to be subsequently located
& surveyed were issued by the Proprietors to James
Bowne 240 acres; & to Mary Stout, -wife of James
Bowne-60 acres, "j He also had four hundred &
eighty (480) acres of land known as "Middletown
Men's Lot," between 1688 & 1695. Add to this
five hundred acres as one of the original patentees
*01d Times in Old Monmouth.
flbid.
ISalter's History of Monmouth.
10
and lie had therefore an estate of fifteen hundred
.v twenty acres.
.Indue .lames P.owne was one of the founders of
the Baptist Church of Middletown, X. J., which
was the first church of thai denomination in the
state of New Jersey, lie held various offices of
honor & trust, both by election & appointment; all
of which be lilled with eminent ability & strict
integrity, & to the en tire satisfaction of the people.
This is evident from the fact, that he held some
official position, from the time he was interpreter
at the first purchase of land from the chief of the
Nevesink Indians, at the court of Governor Xich-
olls, in Xcw York City in lo'iit, until the time of
his death-twenty-eight years. Judge .lames Bowne
was one of the most prominent men in Monmouth
county, during his time.
Children of James & Mary (Stout) Bowne:
.lames Bowne, born in Mon. county, X. J., 1666.
Andrew Bowne, " " " " •• ••
John Bowne, " " " •' " "
William Bowne, " " ' " •■ •■
John Bowne, ( Jam es2 William T ) was born, in
Middletown. Monmouth county, X. .1.. probably
in KJ70. lie was called John Bowne, "cordwainer"
to distinguish him from his cousin -('apt. .John
Bowne. Little is really known about this John
Bowne. He was a ropemaker & farmer by tiade
and occupation, hut seems to have taken no part
in the political affairs of his day. He was a mem-
ber of the Baptist Church of Middletown. X. .1.,
and his name is signed to a certificate of that
church, dated June 20, 1693. John Bowneof Mid-
dletown, Cordwinder, "and wife Elizabeth, deeded
to their son. James P.owne, land &c, Nov. H 1719.
He also gives to his son. Andrew Bowne, "land
at Crosswicks:" June 20, 1730. John Bowne mar-
ried Elizabeth : her maiden name, the dates
of her birth, marriage, and death have not been
ascertained.
Children of John and Elizabeth Bowne:
Elizabeth Bowne married John Bray, 1725.
Andrew P.owne.
James Bowne married Elizabeth 0. Hartshorne
Aug. 17. 1743.
Samuel l'>ow ne.
James P.owne I John- James-' William,) was
horn in Monmouth county, Xew Jersey : married
Elizabeth O. Hartshorn August I7i. 1743. James
Bowne was an ardent patriot during the American
Revolution, having four four-horse teams hauling
baggage for the Revolutionary armyjand I think,
also serving as a soldier in the slid war. The tra-
dition in the famih is that at the close of the war
he had "a bushel of continental money," which
tNcw Jersey Marriage f.icenses in Trenton. N. J.
he took out one stormy day and scattered to the
wind in final settlement with his country for his
services in the cause of American liberty.
Child of James and Elizabeth < >. ( Hartshorn)
Bow ne:
William Bowne, horn August 1, 1750.
They had other children who have not been
traced.
William (James4 Johns Jai»es 2 William' > was
horn in Monmouth county. Xew Jersey, August
1. 1750; died in Trenton. X. J., about 1*1:2: mar-
ried Anna Deats. She was a daughter of William
and Mary Deats. William Deats was a wheelright
by occupation, and is said to have been "a work-
man of great skill and ingenuity." He lived about
four miles north-west of Flemiugton, X.J. His
will is dated Dec. 1. 1823; and was probated Feb.
13, 1823.*
William Bowne was a soldier iu the second
regiment of the Xew Jersey troops in the Revolu-
tionary war. He was in the Battle of Monmouth
with Colonel Ogden's regiment, which had been
on the march and in the battle since early morn-
ing, and being worn out with thirst, hunger and
fatigue, was ordered by Washington to he with-
drawn. Colonel Ogden's troops were the last to
leave their position, covering the retreat and act-
ing as a rear-guard to the retreating forces of Yar-
niini, Livingston, and Oswald. t
The following was furnished by the United
States Commissioner of Pensions.
"Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D. C,
November 1 1. 1898.
Sir :—
Replying to your recent communication you
are advised that William P.owne made an applica-
tion for pension on August 1th, 1820, at which
time he was 70 years of age and residing in Hun-
terdon county. X . J., and his pension was allowed
for eighteen months actual service as a private in
the Xew Jersey troops. Revolutionary war ; a part
of the time he served under (apt Leonard and
Col. Ogden. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
II. Clay Evans,
( onmiissioner.
Mr. Miller K. Leading,
Aden, Virginia."
During the Revolutionary war many of the
New Jersey tories, or refugees, fled to the state of
New Fork,. and were formed into a military corps
under the name of '-The Associated Loyalists."
•Huuterdon Co. Wills. \'<.l 4. page 170.
tnist. of Monmouth Co.— BHis.
New Jersey certainly was very greatly afllieted
by these ton marauding parties, and the Whig in-
habitants of Monmouth county were compelled to
draw up articles of agreement for the purpose of
retaliation. It is dated June, 177!), and is now in
the office of the Secretary of State, Trenton, N. .1.
It is signed by four hundred and thirty -six per-
sons, and William Bowne's name is among them.*
The Bowne Family was well represented in the
American army during the Revolutionary war.
In Adjutant General W. S. Stryker"s "Official
Register of the Officers and Men of New Jersey in
the Revolutionary War," we find : Joseph, Bowne,
Corp., Peter Bowne, ensign, David, Elias, James,
Peter, Joseph, Samuel and William Bowne — nine
members of the Bowne family from one county !
This fact tells the story of their courage, their
patriotism and their devotion to liberty.
After the war William Bowne remained in Mon-
mouth county until 1787, at which time he con-
veyed land to John Bowne, (probably his brother, )
removed to Hunterdon county, and soon after
married Anna Beats. He located at Cherryville,
Hunterdon County, N. J., where he resided for
many years. He was by trade and occupation a
shoemaker.
There was an Independence Jubilee held in
Flemington, N. J., in 182(5, and the venerable
survivors of 1776 joined the procession at the
court house.! William Bowne was in the pro-
cession.
William and Anna (Deats) Bowne were living
at Cherryville, Hunterdon, N. J., as late as 1840 ;
at which time she was seventy-three, and he nine-
ty years of age.
He is said to have removed to Trenton, N. J.,
where he died probably in 1842, but the exact
date of his death has not been ascertained. He is
buried in the graveyard at Hamilton Square, New-
Jersey .
There was one trait in William Bowne's charac-
ter most worthy of emulation by his descendants.
He was an ardent patriot, firm in the faith that
America was right, and the greatest nation on
earth. Broad and charitable in other matters, he
always resented any aspersions on his state or
country, when uttered in his piesence.
Children of William and Anna ( Deats) Bowne :
John Deats Bowne, (Williams, James4,
John3, James 2 , William',) was born in Hun-
terdon county, X. J., Sept. 16, 1792 ; died at
Sergeantsville, N. J., July 19, 1860; married
Sarah Cronce Jan. 6, 1819. She was born in
Hunterdon county, N.J., Feb. 12, 1802 ; died
*Hist. Coll. of New Jersev, page 372.
fHistory of Hunterdon County. Snell.
11
at Long Branch, N. J., June 3, 1881. Sin-
was a daughter of Adam Cronce, horn Jan.
•-':;, 1770 ; died Oct. 7, 1847; by his wife
Margaret Deats, horn, Sept. 21, 1770 ; died
May 0, 1826.
John D. Bowne wasa wheelwright by trade,
and followed that occupation for a number of
years at Cherryville, X. J. He invented and
manufactured the famous " Peacock " plow.
Late in life he removed to Sergeantsville, X. J.,
where he died, and is buried in the graveyard
of the Flemington Baptist Church.
Children of John D. and Sarah (Cronce) Bowne:
Charles C. Bowne, born March 18, 1820.
Elias D. Bowne, born Xov. 16, 1821.
Emanuel K. Bowne, born Aug. 10, 1823.
John R. Bowne, born Aug. 7, 1825.
Margaret Bowne, born April 8, 1827.
William I. Bowne, born April 22, 1829.
Hannah H. Bowne, born Feb. 10, 1830.
Mary Ann Bowne, born Oct. 30, 1832.
George W. Bowne, born May 28, 1834.
Bartolette E. Bowne, born June 9, 1836.
William Bowne, (Williams, James4, John3,
James 2 , William 1, was born in Hunterdon
county, N. J., in 1794 ; and died of typhoid
fever in early manhood, in Trenton, X. J.
Mary Bowne, ( Williams, James4, John3,
James 2 , William ) was born in Hunterdon
county, X. J., in 1796 ; married James Owens
in Phila. Pa., where he died without issue.
Anne Bowne, ( Williams, James4, John3,
James 2 , William 1,) was born at Cherryville,
Hunterdon County, X. J., September 19,
1798 ; died at Croton, X. J., Oct. 13, 1861 ;
married Francis Reading, Dec. 17, 1818.
Charles Bowne, born Apr. 29, 1800.
Catharine Bowne; born 1802.
The Reading Family.
The Reading family reaches back centuries be-
yond the Norman Conquest of 1066 for its origin-
hack into the gray uncertain dawn of the first per-
iod of the literary annals of England. 'The pre-
cise antiquity of the surname Reading is difficult
to determine. The name is supposed, whoever,
to have had its genesis during the period of the
Saxon Heptarchy, and to have been derived from
the Saxon tribe Radingas, the decendants of
Reada.*** Certain it is that the family Reading,
never a numerous one, was of ancient seating in
Hertfordshire and in London and that the sur-
name was variously spelled and indifferently used
by earlier members thereof as de Redynge, Ryd-
inge, Redding and Reading."*
* Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the
Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham and Elkins
Families, by Col. J. G. Leach, LL. B , page 3.
12
The Reading tribe, or family, has left us an en-
during monument in the town of Reading, in
Berks County, England, at the junction of the
Kennet and Thames rivers, thirty-eight miles
west of London. It must have been a town of
considerable importance at a very early day under
theSaxon kings, as the Danes, '•toward the close
of the ninth century, seized its castle and intrench-
ed themselves therein after their defeat at the
battle of Ashdowu by Etherwolf, Karl of Berk-
shire, "f The Danes again attacked this town
and almost destroyed it. on the invasion of Swvn.
king of Denmark, in 1006. It was still an im-
portant town soon after this, as Prince John sum-
moned a genera] council of the nobility and pre-
lates at Reading in 1191. J It was garrisoned by
Kinji Charles in Ki4:!, and esteemed a place of
considerable strength at that time.
Thomas Reading was in the English Parlia-
ment from Hereford County in 1:295. Lord Robert
Reading was in the Parliament from Suffolk Coun-
ty from 1304 to 1309. William Reading was high
sheriff of London in 1316.
Robert Reading, monk of West minister, wrote
a history of Edward lis reign, which Dr. Luard
Bays : " must rank as of equal authority with the
other chroniclers of that time: " He died in 1325.
Richard Leading was enfeoffed of the Manor of
Whitehorse, Croyen, about ten miles from Lon-
don, by John Chirbury, marshal to Edward III.,
L360.
John Reading, Esq., was treasurer to the house-
hold of "Prince Henry, afterward Henry VIII."
He married Mary Brandon, daughter of Sir
Thomas Brandon. He left three sons John, Wil-
liam, and Thomas Reading.
John Reading, Esq., died in 1508. William
Reading was in the English Parliament from War-
wickshire in 1111. Rev. John Reading, D. I).,
prebend of Canterbury, was born in Buckingham-
shire in 1588 : was graduated from the University
of Cambridge, October 1 7, 1607; received the de-
gree of M. A. from St. Mary's Hall in l(il(t : took
holy orders and became chaplain to Edward, Lord
/ouch, governor of Dover Castle, and was rector
of St. Mary's, Dover. Dec. 2, 1616. Later he was
appointed chaplain in ordinary to Charles I. -- < m
the restoration of Charles II., Dr. Reading pre-
sented In his Majesty at his Mist landing Ma\ 25,
1660, a large Bible, in the name of the Corpora-
tion of Dover, and made an address which was
printed in a broadside. "
Dr. Reading died < >et. 26, 1667.
Nathaniel Reading, Esq., was bred at the Inns
of Court, London, lie was called to the bar, and
(•History of England, Hume, Vol n page 322.
[Ibid, Vol. 1
was a noted counsellor and orator. He married
Arabella Churchill, sister to Sir Winston Churchill.
and aunt to John Churchill, the great Duke of
Marlborough.*
"Colonel John Reading, the founder of the
New Jersey family of this surname, was with-
out doubt of gentle birth, and enjoyed in his
youth the advantages Of a good education. It is
thought that he was of London. England, or that
vicinity, where a family of the name has been
seated from at least the thirteenth century. "f
Colonel John Reading and Elizabeth his wife
emigrated from England, and settled at Glouces-
ter, New Jersey, prior to 1684. He was one of
the largest landed proprietors in the Province, a
man of large wealth, prominent social standing,
and took an active part in the affairs of the col-
ony. He was a surveyor by occupation, and fol-
lowed that business all his life. He was elected
a member of the Assembly, and attended its ses-
sions at Burlington, 1685 : again in 1697 : and
again in 1701, at which session he was clerk of
that body.
He was Clerk of Gloucester county from 1688
to 1702, inclusive, being annually elected. He
was appointed, by the Provincial Council of
West Jersey, one of the three commissioners to
treat with the Indians for the purchase of land
from the chief Himhanimoe ; and also another
tract from the chief Coponnockons. . They pur-
Chased of these chiefs all the land lying between
the Raritan and Delaware river, and reported to
the Council June 27, 1703. This was the great
tract of one hundred and lifty thousand acres.
Colonel John Reading retired from the office of
Clerk of Gloucester county at the close of 1702.
and soon after removed to " Mount Am-
well," an estate of four thousand acres, situated
along the Delaware river, in what is now Hun-
terdon county. He was without doubt the first
white settler of old Amwell township. * He was
commissioned one of the Judges of the Supreme
Court of the Province in 1712. He was '"elected
and chosen" a member of the Council of New Jer-
sey, and confirmed by Queen Anne in April, 1713,
and remained an active and prominent member
until bis death. He was commissioned a Captain
of a militia company of Amwell and upper part
of Hopewell, Hunterdon county. March 18, 1714;
and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel "in the
regiment commanded by John Hamilton, Esq.,"
which appointment he held at the time of his
decease. I
•The compiler is indebted to "the Readings in Bog-
gland" by Col. I. each, in Ins history of the Reading
Family, page 3 to 7.
tCol. I.each's History of Hie Reading Family, p. II.
*Snell's History of Hunterdon County,
fHistory ol the Reading Family, Col. Leach, page 21.
13
Colonel John Reading died at his scat— Mount
Amwell — in Hunterdon county, N. J., in Octo-
ber 1717.
Letters of administration on his estate were
granted to bis son, John Reading, Nov. 2, 17174
Colonel John Reading and Elizabeth his wife are
buried in the graveyard of the Buckingham
Meeting, Bucks County, Pa.
Children of Colonel John and Elizabeth Read-
ing : John Reading, born June 6, 1686 ; Elsie
Reading.
Governor John Reading was born at Gloucester,
Gloucester County, N. J., June 6, 1686; died at
Walnut Grove, near Flemington, Hunterdon Co.,
Nov. 5, 1767 ; married Mary Ryerson Nov. 30,
1720. She was baptised in the Dutch Reformed
Church in New York city, July 20, 1696, and
died at Walnut Grove, April 11, 1774. She was
a daughter of George Ryerson, Esq., of Bergen
County, New Jersey, by his wife Anna Schout,
widow of Tunis Direckson Dey. She was bap-
tised March 17, 1666, and died March 17, 1743.
Oeorge Ryerson was born in Brooklyn, N. Y.,
Sept. 19, 1666; died in Bergen County, N. J.,
1749 ; married Anna Schout, Aug. 11, 1691. He
removed from Brooklyn, New York, to Peqnan-
nock, Bergen County, New Jersey, probably in
1701.
He was a prominent man in Bergen county and
for nearly twenty-five years one of the judges of
the county courts. His son George was one of
the judges of the same county for many years;
and his son Martin was one of the leading men in
Hunterdon county,— a deacon in the Readington
Church, a justice of the peace as early as 1773,
and one of the judges of the court of Common
Pleas from 1739 to 1751. George Ryerson was a
son of Martin ( 1 ) Ryerson, the emigrant, by his
wife Ann Rapalie. Martin Ryerson is said to
have been a French Huguenot, who fled from
France to Holland. He emigrated from Amster-
dam, Holland, to New Amsterdam (now New
York City) in 1646. He married Ann Rapalie
March 14, 1663. She was born Feb. 8, 1646, a
daughter of Joris Jansen Rapalie, a French Hu-
guenot born in Rochelle, France, by his wife Cata-
lina Trico. She was born in Paris, France, in
1605, and was a daughter of Jeromynus Trico of
Paris. She died Sept. 11, 1689. Joris Jansen
Rapalie emigrated with his family from Holland
in the ship "Unity," and came to New Amster-
dam in 1623. He settled first at Fort Orange, N.
Y. (now Albany), and his daughter Sarah, born
June 9, 1625, is said to have been the first white
female child born of European parents in New
Netherlands. The original Rapalie family record
^Office Sec'y of State of New Jersey.
is preserved in the Library of the New York His-
torical Society. Martin Ryerson settled at Wal-
labont, Long Island, and was on the assessment
rolls of Brooklyn, N. Y.. from 1675 to 1683 ;
member of Brooklyn Church 1677 ; magistrate
1679 ; constable 1682. He signed his name, Mar-
ten Ryersen. Martin and Ann (Rapalie) Ryer-
son had four sons : George, Ryer, Francis and
Abraham. George and Anna (Schout) Ryerson
had eight children : Martin, John, Luke, George,
Mary, Blandina, Elizabeth and Ann.
John Reading, the younger, enjoyed the advan-
tages of a liberal education in early youth, which
seems to have been of superior character, as he
was educated in Europe, where he remained nine
years devoted to study.
John Reading was nominated by Governor Hun-
ter to a seat in the provincial council November 3
1718; his nomination was confirmed by the King
June 24, 1720; and he was sworn into office and
took his place in the council March 25, 1721. He
was appointed by Governor Hunter one of the
commissioners to run the boundary line between
New York and New Jersey March 28, 1719. And
also, about the same time, he was appointed one
of the commissioners to run the line between East
and West New Jersey. August 12, 1720, the coun-
cil of proprietors of West New Jersey, by unani-
mous vote selected John Reading as surveyor to
assist James Alexander, surveyor-general of the
Province, "in running the said division line
throughout the whole work." He was commission-
ed Colonel of the military regiment of infantry
for the county of Hunterdon Feb. 10, 1727; and
commissioned surrogate of Hunterdon and Somer-
set counties August 18, 1727.
November 6, 1728, he was appointed by the
Crown one of the judges "to try pirates."
He was appointed judge of the court of common
pleas of Hunterdon county Feb. 10, 1727. He
was appointed by the King one of the commis-
sioners to define the boundary line between the
colonies of Massachusetts and Rhode Island in
1740. This appointment was highly complimen-
tary to Hon. John Reading, and furnishes addi-
tional testimony to bis high reputation as a sur-
veyor.* Governor Lewis Morris died May 21,
1746, and the government of the State devolved
on John Hamilton, Esq., president of the council.
He died June 17, 1747, and immediately after his
death the council met and Hon. John Reading,
being the next oldest councilor, was sworn into
office as governor and commander-in-chief, being
the first native-born Jerseyman to govern the
State of New Jersey.!
♦History of the Reading Family— Leach, page 23.
tlbid.
1 \
Governor Reading was succeeded by Jonathan
Belcher, Esq, Aug. lo, 1 T 17. He remained in
office until liis death, August 31, 17.">7. Hon.
John Reading being president of the council.
again took the oath of office as governor and com-
mander-in-chief of New Jersey, and "the greal
Seal of the Colon; and the Seal <>f the prerogative
Court were delivered to him, " September 9) 1757.
He had charge of the administration of the colony
until June 1(>, 1758, when lie was succeeded by
Hon. Francis Bernard, who had arrived from Eng-
land with a commission as Governor.*
John Reading's name appears at the head of the
council, in the Kind's ''Letter of Instructions" to
Governor Bernard, but he had determined to retire
from public life on account of '"his great age and
infermities."
He asked Governor Bernard to "accept his resig-
nation and dismiss, him from his Majesty's service.
In due time the King accepted his resignation and
Governor Beading retired to private life at his
lioiut — Walnut Grove — where he lived universally
beloved, and died lamented November 5, 17(>7.#
Children of Hon. John and Mary ( Ryerson |
Reading — all horn at Walnut Grove, Hunterdon
county, X. J.
John Reading, horn March :>0, 1722
Ann Reading, born July 21, 1723
George Reading, born Feb. 26, 172$
Daniel Reading, horn Feb. :2, 17:27
Joseph Reading, horn Nov. 23, 17:50
Elizabeth Reading, bapt. Jan. 31, 1731
Richard Reading, horn Dec. 8, 17:'.'.'
Thomas Reading, born Sep. '.'7. 17:>4
Mary Reading, horn Aug. 8, 17::<:
Sarah Reading, bapt. Oct. •!<.>. 1738
Samuel Reading, born Oct. 25, 1741
Captain Thomas Reading was horn at "Walnut
Grove," in old Amwell township. Hunterdon
county. N. J., Sept. 'J7, 1734; died where he was
horn, and had lived all his life December 14. 1814.
lie married Rebecca Kllis. daughter of Jonathan
El lis by his wife Mary Hollingshead. He was a
-on of Simeon Ellis by his wife Sarah Rates.
Rebecca Ellis was born in the village of Had-
donfield, Newton township, Gloucester (now Cam-
den i county, N. J.
The date of the arrival of Simeon Ellis in New
Jersey i- not known. His first purchase of real
estate Consisted Of two hundred acres of land con-
veyed to him by Francis Collins, in 1691, It was
bounded bj the north Bide of the north branch of
Cooper's Creek. He built his house on tins tract
near the stream, a short distance from the public
io,nl. which hail been laid out by the commission-
tHistoryoi tin Reading Family— Leach.
:II. id.
ers only a short time before. It was then a practice
to designate every gentleman. s "seat"' by a par-
ticular name, and he adopted that of "Springwell".
Here he lived and died ; and here all his child-
ren were horn. Simeon Ellis bought four hundred
acres of land adjoining his fust purchase of Elias
and Margaret Hugg, in 1695. These purchases in-
clude the present village of Ellisburg, N J., and
are "almost equally divided by the Camden and
Marlton turnpike, and the Moorestown and Had-
donfield road." He made several other purchases,
some of which lay on the south side of the same
stream. Sarah, widow of Simeon Kllis. bought
four hundred acres in Newton township of Isaac
Hollingsham in 1717: and in 1718 she bought an
adjoining tract of her son Thomas Ellis. She was
one of the largest land holders in that township.
"The landed estate of Simeon Ellis and of his
widow Sarah, in her own right, was therefore
large: and lying as it mostly does, in the improved
sections of Camden county, if taken as a whole,
it would now he of much value."*
Simeon Kllis was a member of the Societj of
Friends, and took no part in the political troubles
of the times in which he lived. He married Sarah
Rates, daughter of William Rate-, at the old New-
ton meeting house, in 1692. She was Rom in the
town of Wickloe. county of Wickloe. Ireland, at
which place her father was living in 1670.
The town of Wickloe is situated on the coast of
the Irish sea. about thirty miles south of Dublin.
William Rates was a carpenter hy occupation,
and hail "formerly come thither from England,"
as stated by Thomas Sharp. William Rates was
dragged to jail for attending a religious meeting
of the Society of Friends, held at the house of
Thomas TiaiWd. in the town of Wickloe. and
there confined for several weeks. A deed dated
April 12, Ki77, from William Penn and others,
reads "to Robert Turner, linen draper of Dublin :
Robert Zane, serge maker of Dublin; Thomas
Thackara, stuff weaver of Dublin : William Rates,
carpenter, of the county of Wickloe : and Joseph
Slight, tanner, of Dublin, for one whole share of
Propriety in West New Jersey.'
Four years after the date of this t\vr(\, some
Friends living in Inland, hut who had formerly
come from England, sent to Thomas Lurtin of
London, and made an agreement with him to
transport them and their families to New Jersey.
They were Mark Newby and family; Thomas
Thackara and family ; William Rates and family ;
George Goldsmith, an old man. and Thomas
Sharp, a young man, both without families. They
in-4 Emigrant Settlers <>i Newton Township of
New Jersey.— Clement,
flbid, page 49.
15
Bailed from Dublin harbor Sept. 19, 1681, and ar-
rived at Elsinburg, Salem county, N. J., on the
loth of November following. They went to Bur-
lington to Bee the commissioner and obtained a
warrant of the surveyor-general, Daniel Leeds.
Thomas Sharp siys: "After some' considerable
search to and fro in that then was called the third
or Irish tenth, are at last pitched upon the place
now called Newton, which was before the settle-
ment of Philadelphia : and then applied to said
surveyor, who came and laid it out for us ; and
the next spring, being the beginning of the year
1682, we all removed from Salem together."
William Bates took two hundred and fifty acres
on the south side of Newton creek, which was
surveyed tor him .March 10, 1682. At the upper
end of this tract he built his home. Two years
later he had two hundred and fifty acres more
surveyed for him adjoining the first purchase : and
subsequently he purchased other land adjoining
of Robert Turner. He also had an interest in
common in the meadow land at the mouth of
Kaighn's run. "As the master mechanic, there
can be no doubt who planned ami built the hist
meeting house at Newton in 1684 : who construct-
ed the rude seats and erected the plain, unpre-
tending galleries, in which sat the forefathers of
this people, who were faithfully carrying out the
belief and the form of religious worship brought
with them across the sea. To the descendants of
William Mates this is a reminiscence worthy to be
remembered, and to be told to theii children, be-
coming more interesting as the lapse of time in-
creases.
William Bates was elected a member of the
Legislature of West New Jersey in 1683 ; and
was appointed constable the same year. He was
again elected to the Legislature in 1684, and was
appointed one of the commissioners for laying out
highways the same year. His children were born
in Ireland. William Bates died in 1700, leaving
a will.*
The children of William Bates were :
Jeremiah Bates ; married Mary Spicer.
Joseph Bates ; married Mercy Clement in 1701.
William Bates, married.
Abigail Bates ; married Joshua Frame in 1687.
Sarah Bates ; married Simeon Ellis in 1692.
Simeon Ellis died in 1715, disposing of his
property among his children by will. His per-
sonal effects amounted to two hundred and fifty-
three pounds, sterling, by appraisement. The es-
tate of Simeon Ellis was much above the average
of that time.*
Children of Simeon and Sarah (Bates) Ellis :
Thomas Ellis, married Catharine Collins 172:2.
♦First Settlers of Newton Township — Clement.
Joseph Ellis, married
William Ellis, married Sarah Collins.
Simeon Ellis, married
Jonathan Ellis, mar' d Mary Hollingshead 17:57.
Mary Ellis, married
Sarah Ellis, married John Kay in 1730.
Jonathan Ellis was born in Newton township,
Gloucester (now Camden) County, N. J. ; died
intestate at Haddon field, N. J., while yet a young
man, as his widow remarried in 1757. He mar-
ried Mary Hollingshead at Chester Meeting, Bur-
lington county, N. J., in 1737. She wasadaugh-
ter of William Hollingshead, son of John, by his
wife Elizabeth Adams. William Hollingshead
married Elizabeth Adams, at John Adams' house
in Burlington county, N. J., in 1692. j They
were members of the Society of Friends at Chester
Meeting, Burlington county, N. J. Elizabeth
Adams was born in the city of Reading, Berks
county, England, 1664, and was a daughter of
John Adams by his wife Elizabeth Fenwick. John
and Elizabeth (Fenwick) Adams, with their
three children — Elizabeth, aged 11 years ; Fen-
wick, aged 9 years, and Mary, aged 4 years —
came to America with the Fenwick colony in 1675.
In a memorandum in the hand-writing of Samuel
Hedge who came to America anno 1675, in the
ship "Griffin,'' with John Fenwick and his colo-
nists, and afterward married his daughter, Anna
Fenwick, says : " The Shipp called the Griffin ar-
rived Dellaware River in Wch. sd. shipp Came
those persons hereafter named, being the first
English shipp was bound to this part of ye prov-
eum
ince Imp John Fenwick Esqr of the county
of Berks late pproietr of Salem Tenth in the pro-
vince of New West Jersey, deceased, W.th him 3
daughters, Elizabeth, Anna and presilea alsoe
John Adams - husband to the sd Elizabeth of
Bedding in the county of Berks : Weaver, & 3
childrn Elizabeth Aged 11 years, ffenwick aged
9 years. & Mary Adams aged 4 years." In 1064
the Duke of York conveyed to Lord Berkeley and
Sir George Carteret the province of New Jersey.
Lord Berkeley's claim was then an undivided half
subsetpuently known as West New Jersey. In
1673 John Fenwick and Edward Byllinge, mem-
bers of the society of Friends, purchased Lord
Berkeley's claim for £1000.* It was conveyed to
Fenwick in trust for Byllinge. This tract was
afterward divided into one hundred parts, called
tenths. One tenth belonged to John Fenwick.
" In 1675 Fenwick set sail to visit the new pur-
chase, and in a ship, from London, called the
Griffith. Arriving after a good passage he landed
at a pleasant, rich spot, situate near the Dela-
*Xew Jersey Historical Collections, Barber & Howe,
page 18.
16
wan-, by tiiiii called Salem. "f Tlie county of
Salem was therefore named by John Fenwick,
and distinguished as his tenth. It then included
within its limits Salem, Cumberland and Cape
Mav counties, mure than 242,000 acres. '•Jona-
than Ellis lived in 1 laddonlield, where he bought
a lot on the wesi side of main street of John dill,
in 17:;:'>. lie built a house on this lot. and sold
the property to John Kaighn in 1 T:>< >.
Children of Jonathan ami Mary ( Hollingshead
Ellis :
Rebecca Ellis, married Capt. Thomas Reading.
Capt. Joseph Ellis, married Mary Hinchman in
1760.
Mary Ellis, married William Montgomery.
Captain Thomas Reading was one of the fore-
most men in Hunterdon county — prominent in
both church and state. He was an ardent patriot
and took an active part during the war of the
Revolution. February !•. I77(i he was chosen by
Congress captain of the sixth company, third New
Jersey regiment, commanded by Colonel Dayton.*
lie was in the expedition against Canada and
took a prominent part in the operations before
Quebec in 177ii.
"In June 177 s be was appointed one of the
agents if the state for procuring provisions for the
use of the army, and other supplies for carrying
on the war. in which capacity be rendered valu-
able services. "* He was a justice of the peace
for Hunterdon County for many years, and also
one of the judges of the court of common pleas.
He was a member and trustee of the Old Amwell
Presbyterian Church; be was one of the founders
of the Presbyterian Church of Flemington, itsiiist
elder with power "to conduct divine worship and
read a sermon when the pastor was absent," and
one of its first trustees. J J
Captain Thomas Reading was a man of large
wealth, having inherited extensive landed in-
terests in Sussex, Monis and Hunterdon counties
from his lather. Among the estates was Walnut
Grove, the homestead of more than four hundred
acres, which descended by entail to his oldest son,
Captain Joseph Reading. Captain Thomas Read-
ing was a true, faithful, conscientious, broad and
liberal man— pure and above reproach in both his
public and private life.
He was of imposing personal appearance, Large,
well proportioned and courtly in manner. He was
"Great, in virtues that adorned his life.
Great, in the annals of his native state,
Great, in his fearless championship of right;
In every trust and Mation Great."
f-Smith'tt Historj oi Newjersey.
[First Settlers of Newton Township.
'History of Reading Family, pa ye s2.
tJllistorvof the Presbvterian Church of Flemington,
N. J— Dr. Mott page 7.
Children of Thomas and Rebecca (Ellis) Reading
Joseph Reading, bom about 1762
Thomas Reading, born July 21, 17<il
Mary Reading, born probably in 17<ili
Ellis Reading, bom probably in L768
George Reading,
.James Reading,
Deborah Reading, born in 1777
Elizabeth Reading, born Aug. 21, 177-
Sarah Reading.
Captain Joseph Reading, son of Captain Thomas,
was born at "Walnut Grove," the Reading home-
stead about two miles northeast of Flemington,
Hunterdon County, N. J. ..about 17o'"-': died at
sea in 1808; married Martha Hill, of Amwell,
March 1, 1789. James Hill the emigrant, came
from Yorkshire, England, probably in 1677, ashe
was one of the original settlers of Bucks county.
Pa., and located there in 1681. His son, Joseph
Hill, an only child, removed to Amwell township
Hunterdon county, N. J., and died there prior to
17"2'J, as his widow, Frances Hill, transferred real
estate to Joseph Reed at that time.
Children of Joseph and Fiances Hill:
Jonathan Hill
Samuel Hill.
Samuel Hill, (Josepli2, Jamesi, ) was born 1717:
died 17-~>. He was a fanner living on the north
side of Neshanic Creek, in Amwell township,
Hunterdon county. X. .1. Be was a member and
an elder of the Presbyterian church at Ewing for
many years. He was one of the founders of the
First Amwell Presbvterian church, and contribu-
ted to the fund for building a parsonage for slid
church in 1753. The subscription paper is>till
on file and his name is attached. 4 Samuel Hill
was prominent in church all'aiis, and a man of
strict integrity. The maiden name of his wife,
date of marriage, and date of her death have not
been ascertained.
Children of Samuel Hill :
Samuel, Jonathan, Isaac. Richard, William,
Sarah and Man .
Samuel Hill 1 Samueb, Josephs, .lames 1 ) died in
1-.' I. His will is dated May 12, 1820, and was
probated .Ian. 24, 1824. Married 1 1) Martha Car-
man, born 1750, daughter of Samuel Carman, bom
17 1-. by his wife Mary Carman ; | 2 Sarah Trout.
Samuel Hill lived on a farm which he purchased of
Thomas Gordon, located about one mile south of
what is now Flemington, N.J. He was one of
the founders of the Flemington Presbyterian
church ill 1792, and one of its first trustees. At a
inert in- held in Flemington, Jan. !•. 17!»-J, " Jas-
per Smith, counsellor-at-law, Thomas beading,
'History of Presbyterian Church Flemington, N. J.,
page m-
17
Esq., Captain Arthur Gray and Charles Reading,
Messrs. Cornelius Polhemus, Samuel Hill and Jo-
seph Capner" were elected and incorporated as
"The Trustees of the Flemington English Pres-
byterian Church in Amwell, iu the county of
Hunterdon & State of X. J."t
Children of Samuel & Martha (Carman) Hill :
Martha Hill, married Joseph Reading, March
1, 1789.
Isaac Hill, m. ( 1 | Mary Welch ; (2) Margaret
Yard.
Jonathan Hill.
Captain Joseph Reading resided at Reading
Mills, later known as Mettler's, and now (1900)
Stover's Mills. He was a member of the old
Amwell First Presbyterian church ; signed a pa-
per circulated, hearing date June 23, 1791, sta-
ting " why it was desired to form a Presbyterian
Church in Flemington, and agreeing to enter into
such an organization ;"} and was one of the found-
ers of that church. He was a sea captain, died at
sea, was brought to Xew York city, and buried
in a vault.
Children of Captain Joseph _& Martha (Hill)
Reading :
Anna Reading, born Nov. 22, 1789.
Thomas W. Reading, born Feb. 19, 1792.
Francis Reading, born Dec. 17, 1798.
Francis Reading was born at Reading Mills,
Hunterdon county, X. J., Dec. 17, 17!)^ : died at
Qnakertown, X. J., March 13, 1863 ; married
Anne Bowne. Dec. 17, 1818.
Children of Francis & Anne ( Bowne) Reading :
Anne Reading, bom Oct. 14, 1819; died same
year.
Joseph Reading, born Nov. l(i, 1820 ; died Dec.
15, 1833.
Amanda Reading, born April 11, 1822; died
April 7, 1893.
William Reading, born April 4, 1824 ; died
Feb. 26, 1881.
Martha Reading, born Feb. 13, 1826 ; died 1867.
Oscar F. Reading, born Feb. 13, 1828.
Anne Reading, born March 30, 1830 : died Sept.
15, 1845.
Henry S. Reading, born May 12, 1834 ; died
Feb. 26, 1888.
John B. Reading, bom April 4. 1836.
Gideon E. Reading, born March 4. 1838.
Miller K. Reading, born Jan. 7, 1840.
Charles H. Bowne, ( William 5 , James 4 , John 3 ,
James?, Williami, ) was born in Hunterdon county,
X. J., April 29, 1800 ; married Sarah Ann Apgar,
born in Hunterdon county. X. J., in 1798, died at
Castle Valley, Bucks county. Pa., June 12, 1860.
flbid page 22.
tlbid page 20.
She wasa daughter of Herbert(2)Apgar, born 1769,
by his wife Mary Crammer. He was a son of Her-
bert! 1 I by his wife Ann Fick. Herbert(l ) was a
son of "Mohan Adam Apgar (or Fbgert) who came
from the borders of Lombardy, in Italy, to Phila-
delphia, Pa., Sept. 13, 1749, at which tiineJohan
Adam Ebgert's name was signed by the clerk to
the oath of allegiance." He settled in Tewkes-
bury township, Hunterdon county, X. J.
Children of Charles H. & Sarah Ann (Apgar)
Bowne :
Joseph Bowne. born May 7, 1833.
Charles M. Bowne, born Jan. 15, 1835.
Catharine Bowne, born May 17, 1838.
Monroe W. Bowne, born May 15, 1840.
Mary Bowne, born May 13, 1842.
Catharine Bowne, (William?, James4, John 3 ,
Jamesz, William 1 , ) was born in Hunterdon coun-
ty, N. J., in 1802; married Charles Lock about
1843. He was a mason by trade, and lived in
Philadelphia.
Children of Charles & Catharine ( Bowne) Lock:
Charles Lock, Jr., born 1845.
Josephine Lock, born 1850.
Obadiah Bowne, (John 2 , Williami,) was born
at Holmdel, Monmouth county, X. J., July 18,
1666; died at Westfield, Monmouth county, N. J.,
1726; married (1) his cousin, Elizabeth Bowne,
daughter of Gov. Andrew Bowne. (2) Elizabeth
Longfield.
Children of Obadiah and Elizabeth (Bowne)
Bowne :
John Bowne,
Ann Bowne,
Lydia Bowne.
Children of Obadiah and Elizabeth (Longfield)
Bowne:
Mary Bowne, born May 22, 1712.
Obadiah Bowne,
Thomas Bowne,
Cornelius Bowne.
The last named children were all minors at the
time of their father's death in 1726.
John Bowne, (ObadialH, Obadiah;,, Johii2, Wil-
liami,) was born atWesth'eld, Monmouth county,
X. J.; died 1775; married Mary Lippet. He was
a prominent man in Monmouth during his time,
and was judge of the county court as early as
1741. His will was probated 1775. t
Children of John and Mary (Lippet) Bowne:
Andrew Bowne, died without issue 1782.
Lydia Bowne. married James Grover, Jr.
Catharine Bowne, married Crawford
and had children:
John Crawford,
William Crawford,
Esther Crawford.
*Early Germans in New Jersey — Chambers.
tNew Jersey wills.
18
Obadiah Bowne, (0badiah3, John 2 , William i,
was born at Westfield, Monmouth comity, X. J.,
(lied April 29, 1764; married Anna Reid Dec. 12,
1749;1 She was born Feb. 18, 1724, daughter of
Col. John Reid, by his wife Mary Sands. He was
born at Amboy, X. J., July 27, 1686; died June
1, 1777: married Dec. 17. 1721. Col. John Reid
was a son of John Reid, born at Niddry Castle,
Scotland, Feb. 13, 1656; died Nov. Hi, 1723; mar-
ried Margaret, daughter of Henry Miller, Nov.
29, 1678. She was horn in 1644; died May 1.
1728, aged s l years. John Reid emigrated from
Scotland, with his wife and three children and
came to New Jersey Dee. it. 1683. Upon his ar-
rival he became deputy surveyor to the province,
and an engraved map drawn by him, of lands on
the Raritan river, and in other localities, is in the
library Of the N. J. Historical Society. In 1686
he received a grant of two hundred acres of land
in Monmouth county, from the Proprietors which
he called " Hortensia" and to which he removed
Nov. 26, 1687.
The same year he was one of the commissioners
to settle the boundary between East and West
Jersey; he was a member of the Council of East
Jersey in 1696. He was several years a member
of the East Jersey assembly after the union of the
two provinces, and of subsequent ones: lie was ap-
pointed surveyor-general in no:'.; from 1709 until
171 I he was one of the land commissioners; and
in 1711 he was president judge of the court of
quarter sessions of .Monmouth county. He was
the author of " Observations on the Laws of New
Jersej . "
Children of Obadiah and Anna I Reid i Bowne: %
John How tie, born Feb. !», 1751.
Mary Bowne, horn July 17. 17.">:i: died Jan.
1(1, 17r.fi.
Obadiah Bowne, horn Nov. 26, 1754.
Andrew I'.owne. horn Aug. 8, 17.".(i.
Son. horn April 1. 1758; died Apr. 2, 17">-v
Philip Bowne, horn May 21, 1759.
Freihiic Bowne, horn Sept. 11. 1760.
Anna I'.ow ne. horn. Jan. 28, 17li:!.
Catharine Bowne, horn Feb. 18, 1764.
Thomas Bowne, (Obadiah3, John-'. William,')
was born at Westfield, Monmouth county. N. J.;
married Helen Reid Dec. 26, 1717.1 She was a
daughter of Col. John Reid by his wife Mary
Sands, horn March \!!l, 1728; died Dec 2, 1807.
Thomas I'.ow lie died prior to Sept. 11, 1771, as
hi- widow married (2) Benjamin Garrison at that
time.
fNew jersey Marriage Licenses :<t Treuton.
•The Reading and other Families by Co! Leach, ;
54; Supplement to Bartow Genealogy by Rev. Evelyn
i'i. rponi Barton
* Bartow Genealogy, page 248.
Children of Thomas and Helen I Reid I Bowne :
John Bowne, horn Nov. 17. 17 1^.
Obadiah Bowne, born Dee. 21, 1751.
Lewis Bowne, horn Dee. 111. 17.").").
Andrew Bowne, ( James 2 , Williamt,) was born
in Middletowu, Monmouth county. X. J.: died
about 1710: married Anna Seabrook. Andrew
Bowne died prior to 1712, as his widow married
Rev. John Bray that year, by whom she had
two sons. Dallied and Andrew Bray.
Children of Andrew and Anna (Seabrook)
Bow ne:
Nehemiah Bowne, born July 6, 1708.
Peter Bowne, born 1710.
Nehemiah Bowne died in I7:'.(i. leaving a will
probated the same year. He mentions wife
Deborah; brothers Peter Bowne, Daniel Bray and
Andrew Pray. He also speaks of his " dutiful
daughter Mary Fisher." who was very probablya
Stepdaughter, as it is not likely that he had an
own daughter, grown and married, lie being only
twenty-eight years old at the time of bis death.
Peter Bowne, (Andrew3, James-'. Williami,)
was horn in Monmouth county. X. J., 1710: died
in Lower Freehold, Monmouth county. X. J..
177:!; married Deliverance Holmes. The will of
Peter Bowne of Lower Freehold was proved Sep-
tember 7, 177:;. Executors, Joseph Bowne, (son)
& John Yandex ere.
Children of Peter and Deliverance (Holmes)
I'.ow ue:
Joseph Bowne, married Hannah Anderson.
David I'.ow ne married Mary Nicols in 1 T — I
and had children :
John, Deliverance, Peter, Anna. Sarah. Wil-
liam. Hilda, Eleanor and Jonathan.
Jonathan Bowne married (1) Van
Brackle; (2) Hannah Pittenger, 1786, and had
children : — John, William, and Mary.
Joseph I'.ow ne. i Petert, Andrew % James... Wil-
liam 1 ,) was horn in Lower Freehold, Monmouth
county, X. J., May 17. 17:i.">: died in 1812; mar-
ried Hannah Anderson July 1- 1763. She was
horn in 17:'.it: died l-.'::. in a deed dated 1799,
he is called "Joseph I'.ow ne of Freehold," and
sells land on the Metetecunk River. The deed is
signed h\ Joseph and Hannah I'.owne. and is wit-
nessed by James I'.owne. Joseph I'.owne was a
soldier in the army of the American Revolution,
and on his farm. June 28, 1778, was fought the
battle of Monmouth, one of the most sanguinary
battles of the Revolutionary war. It is not possi-
ble to describe what must have been the mental
anguish of Joseph I'.ow neon that memorable morn-
ing as he went into battle facing the flower of the
British army — the British and Hessian Grenadiers.
*New Jersey Marriage Licenses at Treuton.
19
He had not only to witness the desolation of liis
home, but he did not know, he could not have
known, tin' fate of his own family, the wife and
seven small children, one an infant in its mother's
arms, driven from their home into the woods and
swamps to suffer hanger and thirst, and danger of
capture by a cruel and relentless foe. After two
days they returned to find their home in ruins.
The depredations and devastations of the British
army, in some parts of Freehold, exceeded any
others they made in their route through the state.
In the neighborhood just above Freehold they
burnt and destroyed eight dwelling houses, all on
adjoining farms, hesides hams and other outbuild-
ings. Below the town they burnt four more
houses. t After the battle of Monmouth had been
fought, and the British army had retreated from
the Held of battle, Joseph Bowne knew his home
was in ruins.
Joseph Bowne is buried at Tennent, near Free-
hold, Monmouth county, N. J.
Children of Joseph and Hannah (Anderson)
Bowne:
Hannah Bowne. born March 31, 1764.
Obadiah Bowne, born Aug. 19, 1765.
John Bowne. M. D., horn Sept. 2, 17(57.
Anna Bowne, born March 23, 1770.
Peter Bowne, born June 27, 1772.
James Bowne, horn Sept. 20, 177.").
David Bowne, born Oct. 1, 1777.
Catharine Bowne, born June 12. 1779.
Lydia Bowne, born Feb. 28, 1781.
John Bowne, M. I)., (Josephs, Peter4, Andrew 3,
James 2 . William*, I was born at Freehold, Mon-
mouth county. N. J.. September 2, 1767; died at
Bowne Station, Hunterdon county, N. J., Nov. 4,
1857; married Ann Corle, June 14, 1794. She
was horn March 5, 1770; died Feb. 18, 1856, and
was a daughter of Samuel Corle by his wife Catha-
rine I)e Ueimer, daughter of Abraham DeEeimer.
Dr. Bow ue was born on the farm on which was
fought the Battle of Monmouth, during the Revo-
lutionary war. There his childhood, youth, and
early manhood was spent. He was licensed to
practice medicine and surgery Aug. 3, 1791, and
settled in Prallville, Hunterdon county. N. J., in
the autumn of the same year. He rode on horse-
hack from Monmouth and carried with him his
clothing, medicine and equipments. At the
time of his marriage. Dr. Bowne located at
what is now Bowne station, on the Flemington
R. R., on a farm inherited by his wife from her
grandfather, Abraham De Reimer, a wealthy
French Savant. Here he lived until his death,
having an extensive and successful practice. He
was considered a careful and prudent physician
-rHistorical Collections of New Jeisey, p. 344:
and surgeon, and remarkable for his energy and
perseverance. In J.818 he was elected a member
of the Cliosophic Society of Princeton College. In
1850 he received the degree of M. D. from the
.Medical Society of New Jersey. Dr. Bowne was
fifty years a ruling elder in the Second Amwell
Presbyterian Church.
Children of Dr. John and Ann (Corle) Bowne:
Cornelia Bowne, born May 3, 1795; died May
16, 1802.
Joseph Gardiner Bowne, born March 28, 1804.
Hon. Joseph Gardiner Bowne, ( Dr. John6,
Josephs, Peter4, Andrew;,, James 2 , William 1 , was
born at what is now Bowne Station, Hunterdon
county, N. J., March 28, 1804;died Jan. 12. 1888.
married (1) Mary S. Barber Jan. 20, 1830; (2)
Sarah Kirkpatrick Feb. 11. 1846.
He was highly respected for his integrity, high
religious standing, and unsullied reputation as a
man. He was State Senator in 1868—70.
Children of Joseph G. and Mary S. (Barber)
Bowne:
John Milton Bowne, born Sept. 18, 1831.
Cornelia Bowne, born Aug. 20, 1833.
John Milton Bowne, (Hon. Joseph Gardiner,7
Dr. John 6 , Joseph 5 , Peter4, Andrew3, James 2 ,
William 1 , ) was born in Hunterdon county, N. J.,
Sept. IS, 1831 ; died Aug. 31, 1863 ; married Ann
Mary Fisher Dec. 28, 1852. She was born June
1, 1833; and died in Newark, N. J., June 14,
1901. She was a daughter of John C. Fisher, by
his wife, Cornelia Maria Skillman.
Children of John Milton and Ann Mary ( Fish-
er) Bowne:
James O. Bowne, born Feb. 28, 1855; married
Addie M. Throp, Jan. 16, 1879.
Joseph Holmes Bowne, born Sept. 25, 1856;
married Ida S. Holcombe, April 2:2, 1880.
Mary B. Bowne, born Oct. 18, 1658; died Sept.
19: 1863.
John Addison Bowne, born Sept. 15, 1863;
married Caroline C. Middlebrook May 13, 1885.
Caroline Crane Middlehrook was horn May 23,
1862; her father was Stephen Allen Middlebrook,
who was a grandson of Stephen Allen, at one
time Mayor of New York City; her mother's
maiden name was Sarah Jane Hayes. John Ad-
dison Bowne is a member of the Martin & Bowne
Co., New York City.
Children of J. Addison and Caroline C. (Mid-
dlebrook) Bowne:
Ethel Middlebrook Bowne, born Nov. 3, 1886.
Adele Bowne, Dec. 4, 1896; died July 28, 1897.
Evelyn Bowne. born Sept. 29, 1*99.
Cornelia M. Bowne. born Sept. 15, 1863; mar-
ried Theodore P. Huffman, April 8, 1886.
20
OFFICIAL MARRIAGE LIST, OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, TRENTON, N, J
Co., married Mary Barcalow, Monmouth Co
Bowne, Andrew, Monmouth
Bowne, Henry, Hunterdon
Bowne, .lames, Monmouth
Bow in-, John, Monmouth
Low in-, John, Monmouth
Bow in-. Joseph, Monmouth
Bow ne, Joseph, Monmouth
Bowne, < >badiah, Monmouth
Bowne, < >badiah, Monmouth
Bowne, Philip, Burlington
Bowne, Philip. Burlington
Bowne, Safety, Monmouth
Bow in-, Samnel, Monmouth
Bowne, Samuel, Monmouth
Bowne, Samuel, Monmouth
Bowne, Thomas. Monmouth
Bowne, William, Monmouth
Bowne, William. New York,
Co., married Charity rloff,
Co., married Elizabeth O. Hartshorn,
Co., married Catherine Bishberry,
Co., married Prances Bowman,
( 'i>. , married Sarah Schenck,
Co.. married Hannah Anderson,
Co., married Anna Reid,
Co., married Susanna De Bowe,
Co., married .Mary Taylor, Burlington Co.,
Co., married Sarah Wilson,
Co., married Phebe Moxden, Monmouth Co.,
Co., married Mary Layton, Monmouth Co.,
Co., married Patience Conover, Monmouth Co.,
Co., married Marg't De Bowe, Monmouth Co.
Co., married Helen Reid, Monmouth Co..
Co., married Phebe Davis, Monmouth Co.,
married Sarah Newbold,
October 11, 17(>r>.
Jane 30, 1784.
Angus! IT. 17 13.
May -.'7. 1752.
December 26, 1692.
June 13. 1757.
July 1". 1763.
December 12, 17 lit.
April 3, 1770.
March 11, 1765.
January 10, 1778.
April 22, 1743.
November 28. 17.">1.
September , 175 I.
April 16, 1763.
December '-'<>. 1747.
July 28, 1755.
May 11, 1791.
OFFICIA1
MARRI
Bowne,
Elizabeth,
married
Bowne,
Elizabeth,
married
Bowne,
Gersham,
married
Bowne,
Gersham ;
married
Bowne,
Hannah,
married
Bowne,
Joseph,
married
Bowne,
Matilda,
married
Bowne,
( >badiah,
married
Bowne,
Phebe.
married
Bowne,
Samuel.
married
Bowne,
Sarah,
married
Bowne,
Thomas,
married
AGE LIST. PREVIOUS TO 1784, STATE OF NEW YOl.'K.
Edward Antill,
John llaward.
Elizabeth Gildersleave,
Amity I'lirnian,
Townsend Willetts,
Sarah Mitchell,
Peter Hunt.
Elizabeth Van Dyck,
Lyonel Baker,
Mary S tucker,
.lacaiiiiah Mitchell,
Elizabeth Carpenter,
September 10, 1686.
August 24, 17,">7.
December 2, 177:L
February 1. 17(>:">.
February 24, 1783.
February 2, 1762.
November 18, 1772.
1780.
1760.
1778.
1758.
1777.
BOWNE WILLS IN NEW JERSEY.
Will of Obadiah Bowne." Monmouth county,
made 1725.
Sons. John. Cornelius, Obadiah and Thomas.
Mentions three daughters Ann, Lydia and Mary.
The sons receive a tract of land called Westlield,
Monmouth county, "whereon I now live"' also
land and meadow at ( 'liiii(|iieioias, "which was
"ranted and conveyed to me by my brother John
Bowne deceased, h\ deed dated January 13th,
L715,". Also land conveyed by patent to John,
from Proprietors 17(1(1 July 16th.)
The three sons Cornelius, Thomas and Obadiah
were minors when the father died. Mary was
also a minor, from wording of the will.
Executors, (Son) John Lou nc, < lariat t Schenck
and Daniel Hendi ickson.
Witnesses, James Paul. Lawrence Thomasse
and Lawrence Smith.
*Sou of Captain John Bowne, 1st. Died 1826.
Codicil, April 26th, 17-2(i.
Witnesses. Luke Collingwood, James Paul,
Wm. Brown.
Recorded at Perth Amboy, N". J.
Will of James Bowne, Middletown, Monmouth
County, recorded 17.">().
Eldest daughter Rachel, 2nd. daughter Sarah,
3rd. daughter Anna, Ith. daughter Leah, only
son Philip, then daughters mentioned. Iluhla,
Edith and Margaret. James above, had a brother
obadiah. to whom he gave property at Barnegat.
His father was James Lowne.
Executors, ibis friend) Janus Molt, Larzillia
Newbold. (calls him his brother.' and executrix.
daughter Rachel Low ne.
Witnesses. Thomas Cooper. Matthias John-
son. Patrick l'o.v and Samuel Bowne, Jr.
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Samuel Bownedied intestate, letters of adminis-
tration to his wife Esther Bowne, dated March
8th. 1756.
Will of Obadiah Bowne, Middletown, 1761.
His wife was Catharine, daughter Mary Ann,
and daughter Mary. Rons James. Gershom, Philip,
daughter Matilda. Ann. Son Samuel, Ohadiah.
Executors, John Van Braekle, and son Oha-
diah Bowne.
Witnesses. Edward Andrews. Win. Browne,
Andrew l'.iannan.
Will of ohadiah Bowne, Middletown. recorded
1774.
Mentions wife* Susannah, daughter Kachael,
son James.
Executors, his wife Susannah, Esek Harts-
horn, Jonathan Herbert.
Witnesses. Thomas Hartshorn, Cornelay
Johnson. Robert Hartshorn. (The tsvo Harts-
horns who were Quakers, affirmed |.
Will of John Bowne, f Middletown, recorded
177.").
Wife mentioned, no name, only son Andrew.
Daughters, Lydia, J and Catharine. Had brothers
( Jbadiah, Thomas.
Executors, (Son) Andrew Bowne, son-in-law,
James Grover. Mentions his Uncle Capt. John
Bowne.
Gershom Bowne. Letters of administration to
Samuel Forman on the estate of Gershom Bowne
deceased, issued April 26th. 1773. From word-
ing, might he unmarried and quite young.
Will of Peter Bowne of Lower Freehold, re-
corded July 1774.
Wife mentioned several times Trat no name.
Eldest son, Joseph, other sons, Jonathan and
David, daughter Lydia.
Executors, (Son) Joseph Bowne. John Van-
devere.
Witnesses, Nathaniel Scudder, Garret Wi-
koff. John Pittenger.
Will of Andrew Bowne. recorded 1782-85.
Leaves estate to his mother, ( Mt. Pleasant,
Middletown |. Mentions John Crawford and Wil-
liam Crawford, "sons of my sister Catharine
Crawford." Mentions Catharine Crawford's
daughter, Esther Crawford.
Executors, Wm. Crawford, Robt. Hartshorn,
Jerriet Wall.
• Married Susannah De Bowe, April 3, 1770'
t Judge. Mouraouth Co.. 1741. Married Mary I.ippet.
i Married James Grover. Jr.. 1752.
Witnesses, Wm. Hendrickson, Safety Bowne,
Richard Crawford.
Will of James Bowne, Monmouth county, N. J.,
(Middletown) May 27th, 1807.
"To Samuel & Joseph Bowne, sons of Joseph
Bowne, " etc., etc. To two neices Anna & Catha-
rine Winter, daughter of Andrew & Kachael Win-
ter. To two nephews Andrew & Ohadiah Winter,
and their brother James Winter. Piece of wood-
land to last named was boughtof John Stout.
Witnesses, John Stillwell, John De Bowe,
Patience Tilton.
Recorded at Freehold, N. J., July 24th, 1807.
Executors, Joseph Bowne & Andrew Winter.
Will of John Bowne, of South Amhoy, Middle-
sex county, 1805.
Administrator, James Morgan. June 12th, 1805.
Will of Jonathan Bowne, Middletown, Mon-
mouth county. To his wife Deborah Bowne, to
daughter Ursila Bowne, to son Richard Bowne,
last named executor, etc., etc.
Witnesses, Joseph Bowne, John De Bowe,
Thomas Walling.
Will of Capt. John Bowne,* 2nd, made 1714.
Mentions "Sister, Sarah Salter" also to Ger-
shom Mott for use of their children, etc. To
Joseph Dennis a sum of money. To Jeremiah
White a sum of money. To Thomas Salter and
John Salter, Hannah Lincoln and to Wm. Harts-
horn's three eldest children a sum of money.
Balance between his Brother Obadiah Bowne and
brother (-in-law), Richard Salter.
Wituess, James Paul, Joseph Dennis, Mar-
garet Commen.
Will of Nehiniiab Bowne, f probated 1736.
Mentions wife' Deborah, brother-in-law, Daniel
Bray & Andrew Braw, Brother, Peter Bowne,
and speaks of his daughter, Mary Fisher.
NOTE : Owing to imperfect copy, there may be
errors in the above abstracts.
Deborah Bowne, (Capt. John?, Williamr, ) was
born at Holmdel, Monmouth County, N. J., Jan.
20, 1068 ; married Gershom Mott. l<>-<4. Gershom
Mott was High Sheriff of Monmouth County,
N. J., 1697-* ; member of the Provincial Assem-
bly 1708, 17U9 and 1710.
In 1697, land was deeded to him by Obadiah
Bowne, and in 1710 by Capt. John Bowne 2nd.
* Died 1716. no issue.
f Son of Andrew, died 1736.
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In 1711. ( 'apt. John Bowne's will mentions "Ger-
shom Mott, for use of children," etc.
Children of Gershom and Deborah (Bowne)
Molt :
John Mott.
James Mott.
Lincoln. — Hannah Lincoln is named in the will,
dated Sept. 14. 1714, of Capt. John Bowne 2nd.
Mordecai Lincoln is named in a letter dated April
25th, 1716, from John Salter to Obadiah Bowne :
he speaks of "my brother Lincoln and mj brothers
Thomas and Mordecay." This letter is preservi d
by James G. Crawford, living near Freehold.
Abraham Lincoln, blacksmith, of Monmouth.
conveyed to Thomas Williams, 1?:;?. 210 acres of
land near ( Yossw ick, count v aforesaid. The consid-
eration money for hoth tracts containing 41o acres
was £.")!)(), and furthermore, every year thereafter,
forever, upon the feast of St. Michael the Arch-
angel, the sum of one penny, good and lawful
money. The sale of this land was preparatory to
his removal to Pennsylvania. The will of Abra-
ham Lincoln was dated at Springfield, Chester
county. Pa.. April 15th, 1745. Mordecai Lincoln
married Hannah, daughter of Richard and Sarah
Bowne Salter previous to 171-4, as in that year
Hannah Lincoln is mentioned in a will of Capt.
John Bowne, :2nd. The settlement of this estate
involved a tedious lawsuit which is noted in Hook
No. 1, Minutes of Court, Freehold. Mordecai
Lincoln's will was admitted to probate at Phila-
delphia, June 7, 17:i(i. The plantation of Mor-
decai contained 10(10 acres situated in Exter, now
Berks county, Pa. George Boone, named as a
trustee in the will, was grandfather of the cele-
brated Daniel Boone. Abraham Lincoln, the
posthumous son. married Ann Booue, cousin of
Daniel Boone, the celebrated Kentucky pioneer.
About 1782, Abraham and his brother Thomas
removed with their families to Beargrass Fort.
Kentucky, near where Louisville now stands, and
Abraham's daughters Mary and Nancy were horn
in the fort. In the spring of 1784, Abraham was
planting seed near the fort when an Indian stole
np and shot him dead. Thomas, President Lin-
coln's father, then a boy six years old. was with
his father in the field, and on hearing the report
of the gun Started for the fort. The Indian pur-
sued and captured him and started to run with
him in his arms, when Mordecai. hisoldci brother,
shot the Indian from the fort and killed him.
The Indian fell face foremost upon the hoy who
struggled from ander the savage and ran back to
the fort. Thomas Lincoln, who was the Presi-
dent's father, married Nancy Hanks at or near
Springfield, Washington counts, Ky.. Sept. 2'.\.
L806. The ancestor of Mordecai and Abraham
Lincoln of Monmouth was Samuel Lincoln, a na-
tive of Hingham, Norfolk county. England, who
came to this country in 1637, and settled at Hing-
ham, Mass. :;
Child of Thomas and Ann Hanks Lincoln :
Abraham Lincoln. Lorn Feb. 1'-'. 1809.
William Bowne. (James 2 , William*, )was born
at Portland Point. Monmouth county. N. J. ;
died !7oii; married Rebecca Grover, 1704. His only
child Hannah Bowne, (a posthumous child, i died
unmarried before 1 T"J*< >. William Bowne served
on the grand jury of Monmouth in 1696. In 1720
his brother "James Bowne of Middletown, yeo
man," speaks of William Bowne, and his (Wil-
liam's) wife Rebecca as being "now deceased."
James Bowne, (James 2 , Williami,) was horn
at Portland Point, Monmouth county, N. J., 1666.
He was administrator of his father's estate in 1695.
He served on the grand jury of Monmouth county.
N. J., in l(i!)(i ; and again in 1698. "James
Bowne of Middletown. yeoman," was living in
1720.
James Bowne married and had two sons, hut
we have no record of his marriage, to whom, nor
date of his death. Children of Janus Low tie. son
of James Bowne by his wife Mary stout :
.Tames Bow tie, died 1750.
< Ibadiab Bowne, died 1761 .
James Bowne. son of John and Elizabeth Low ne,
mariied Elizabeth O. Hartshorn e Aug. 17. 1743.
She was a daughter of William and Elizabeth
Hartshorne. William Hartshorne, horn Feb. 29,
1678, died Feb. 29, 1717. was a son of Richard
Hartshorne, the emigrant, by his wife Margaret
Hartshorne. Richard Hartshorne. the founder of
tin- family in New Jersey, was horn in Heatherne,
Leicestershire. England : died in Middletown,
N. J., May 1722.
He is said to have been twenty-eight years old
at the time of his emigration.
"Richard Hartshorne. an English Friend or
Quaker, emigrated to this country in May, 1666,
and settled about that time Oil the Na\ i>ink i i\ er.
This was anion- the first, if not the fust perma-
nent settlement made in Middletown. His place,
called Portland Point, now remains in the posses-
sion of his descendants. " |
"The celebrated Geo. Fox visited him in the
spring of 1672 on his waj to Friends' Meeting at
Oyster Lav. L. I. In the latter part of June of
the same sear. Fox again visited him."j Rich-
ard Hartshorne was elected Town Clerk of Mid-
dletown, N. J.. June 29, 1675, and served as such
till Jan. 1. 1 C77. He was named for lli<;h
♦Salters Hist. c,i Monmouth Co., page XXXVIII.
t.Niw Jefsej Hist, Coll. pace
{Salter's Hist ufMon. Co page XXXIII.
"Tiivni Boole ol old Middletown, p;ij;e 6o.
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Sheriff of Monmouth in 1683, but declined the
office. f He was chosen a member of the Provincial
Assembly, Kisi ; 1682 ; in 1686 be was a member
and Speaker of the Assembly. Be was a member
again in Ki!>.">, 1696, 1697, 1703 and 1704. He was
a member of the Council, 1684, 1695, 1698, and
1699. He -was one of his "Majesty's Justices"
as early as 1679.
lie held other positions of honor and trust. In
1676, Richard Hartshorne had land in right of
servants, 90 acres each 270 acres; right of Wil-
liam Goulding and wife 240 acres : rightof Robert
Jones and wife 240 acres : Total 750 acres. He
also owned a large tract of more than fifteen hun-
dred acres at the Highlands, which also included
Randy Hook. He owned town lot number twen-
ty-five in Middletown, which he bought of Wil-
liam Goulding. "In the year 1703, Richard
Hartshorne made a deed of gift of Highlands es-
tate, including Sandy Hook, to his son William.
After this transaction he resided in the house now
standing adjoining the Baptist parsonage. This
house is probably the oldest in the county. He
lived in this house until his death, in 1722, and was
buried in the burial grounds adjoining the house."*
Children of Richard and Margaret Hartshorne :
William Hartshorne married Elizabeth .
Hugh Hartshorne married Cattorn (Catharine)
Margaret Hartshorne.
Children of William and Elizabeth Hartshorne:
Esekiel Hartshorne. •
Robert Hartshorne.
Elizabeth O. Hartshorne.
Janus Bowne, ( James3, James 2 , Willianii,)
was horn at Middletown, Monmouth county, N.
J. : died in 1750, leaving a will probated thesame
year. He names seven daughters and one son,
Philip. He married a Miss Newbold, sister to
Barzillai Newbold, whom he calls brother in his
\\ ill recorded in 1750. She was probably a daugh-
ter of Michel New hold, commissioned justice of
the peace for Burlington county in 1701, was a
son of Michel Newbold, who, in an affidavit of
March 17, 1682, describes himself as "of Sheffield.
Park <iate in the county of York (England) yeo-
man, aged 58 years or thereabouts." James •
Bowne speaks of his brother Obadiah, to whom he
gave property at Barnegat.
Children of James and (Margaret Newbold)
Bowne :
Rachel Bowne, married John Wall 1751.
Sarah Bowne.
Anna Bowne, married John Wall 1753.
Leah Bowne.
Philip How ne. married Mary Taylor Mar. 11,
17<;.-).
♦Salter's Hist, of Mou. Co. page XXXIV.
II u Ida Bowne.
Edith Bowne.
Margaret Bowne.
Rachel Bowne was born in Middletown, N. J.,
prior to 1730, as she was executrix of her father's
will in 1750. She married John Wall of Middle-
town, N. J., 17")1 ; died prior to 1753, as John
Wall married (2) her sister Anna Bowne that
year.
Philip Bowne, (Janies4, Janies3, James 2 , Wil-
liam 1 ,) was born in Middletown, N. J. He re-
moved to Burlington county, N. J., settled at
Bustleton and purchased fifty acres of land prior to
the Revolutionary war. He was a blacksmith,
and was succeeded as such by his son Thomas, in
'1808.*
Philip Bowne married Mary Taylor of Burling-
ton county, N. J., March 11, 1765.
Children of Philip and Mary (Taylor) Bowne :
Philip Bowne, married Sarah Wilson Jan. 10,
1798.
Thomas Bowne, married & lived near Burling-
ton, N. J.
Obadiah Bowne, (James3, James 2 , William 1 ,)
was born at Middletown, N. J. ; died 1761, leav-
ing a will probated the same year. He mentions
his wife Catharine, five sons and four daughters.
He is mentioned in the will of his brother James,
probated in 1750, and receives property at Barne-
gat,
Children of Obadiah and Catharine Bowne :
Mary Ann Bowne, married Gershom Ballman
1761. f
Mary Bowne.
James Bowne.
Gershom Bowne.
Philip Bowne.
Matilda Bowne, married Peter Hunt Hov. IS,
1772.**
Ann Bowne.
Samuel Bowne.
( >badiah Bowne.
Gershom Bowne, son of Obadiah Bowne by his
wife Catharine, died unmarried in 1773. Letters
of administration on the estate of Gershom Bowne
were granted Samuel Forman April 2(J, 1773. J
Samuel Bowne, (Obadiah4, James3, James2,
William 1 , ) was born at Middletown, Monmouth
county. N. J., married (l)Ursula Allen; (2)
Margaret De Bowe April 16, 1763. April 1,
17~0. a party of Tories made a raid in Monmouth
county, and among others, took "Mr. Bowne
prisoner at Middletown, who, but three days be-
*\Voodward's Hist, of Burl. & Mercer Cos. page 328.
tMai riage Licenses. Sec'y of State's office, Trenton, N. J
**New York Marriage List, previous to 1784, Secy of
State, i860.
tNew Jersey wills.
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fore had been exchanged, and had just got
home."*** Febrnarj 3, L782, about forty Refu-
gees under Lieut. Steelman took several prisoners
among them "Samuel Bowneandson. : 't Samuel
Bowne was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. j
Child of Samuel and Ursula (Allen) Bowne :
Jonathan Bowne.
Child of Samuel and Margaret [De Bowe]
I'.ow ne :
Joseph Bowne, born 17o.">.
Jonathan Bowne, [Samuels, 0badiah4, James3,
James 2 , William',] was born at Middletown, N.
J., prior to 17(1:! ; died in 1809; married Deborah
Carman, lie left a will probated 1809§, in which
he mentions wife Deborah Bowne, daughter Ur-
Bula Bowne, and son Richard Bowne, last named 1
was executor of his father's will.
Children of Jonathan & Deborah [Carman]
Bowne :
Ursula Bowne.
Richard Bowne.
Joseph Bowne. [Samuels, Obadiah4, Jatues3,
lames 2 . William 1 ,] was born at .Middletown,
\.J.. lTi;.") ; married Ann. daughter of William
Applegate by his wife Elizabeth Ogborne.
Joseph Bowne, son of Samuel, was taxed in
Middletown township in 17!>4 and 17!)7. He
witnessed Jonathan Bowne's will in 1809*, and
was one of the executors of James Bow ne's will
probated May 27, 1807.
Children of Joseph and Ann [Applegate] Bowne.
Samuel Bowne. born 1800.
Joseph Bowne, born 1801.
Margaret Bowne. born 1803.
William Bowne. horn 1803.
Edward Bowne. horn 1806.
Obadiah Bowne, [Obadiah4, James3, James...
William 1 ,] was born at Middletown, N. J., Ma\
17, 17:»S : died March 17. 1774 : married Susannah
De Bowe April ::. 1770.** He was one of the ex-
ecutors of his father's will probated 1761.*
Children of Obadiah & Susannah (De Bowel
Bowne :
James Bow ne.
Rachel Bowne.
James I'.ow ne, son of < >badiah by his wife Susan-
nah De Bowe, was horn at Middletown, N. J..
April 12, 1771 : died without issue June 16, 1807.
His will was probated May ".'7, L807, which, no
doubt, is a mistake in transcribing, and should he
June -.'7. 1-H7. The date of his death is taken
from his tombstone in Presbyterian Burying
♦""Salter's History of Monmouth Co.. N. J., page 87.
tlbid page 122.
Strykei s Official Register of Officers & Men of N.J.
\ Jersey wills.
Marriage licenses Secretary of State's office Trenton,
N.J.
•New Jersey wills.
(■'round. Middletown, X. J. It reads: •Janus.
son of Obadiah Bowne, died June 16, 1807, aged
36 years, •.'months, 1 days.'' He gave property
to Samuel and Joseph Bowne. sons of Joseph
Bowne, to •"two nieces. Anna and Catharine Win-
ter, daughters of Andrew and Rachel Winter." He
mentions "two nephews, Andrew ami Obadiah
Winter, and their brother James Winter." He
gave to the last named, James Winter, a tract of
woodland, which "was bought of John Stout."
Rachel Bowne. (Obadiahs, Obadiah 4 , Jan
James 2 , William 1 , | was born at Middletown,
N. J., probably in 177:*> ; died prior to l-i>7. as
her brother, Janus, died that year, and while he
mentions his sister's children, he leaves no prop-
erty t<> her: which would indicate she was de-
ceased. She married Andrew Winter.
Children of Andrew and Rachel Bow ne i Winter:
Anna Winter.
Catharine Winter.
Andrew Winter.
< ihadiah Winter.
James Winter.
We will now go back and pick up some of the
dropped stitches in these genealogies. John
Bowne. "cordwainer." son of James Bowne by
his wife Mary Stout, had three sons. Andrew.
James and Samuel. Andrew Bowne. son of John
and Elizabeth Bowne, was living in Hunterdon
county. X. J., on the "Society's Tract" in 1735.*
He died without issue in L780. James Bowne
married in 17b!. and could not have had a son old
enough to marry in 17.V>. therefore, William
Bowne, grandson of John Bowne. must have \>wn
a son of Samuel Bow ne. Almost nothing is know n
of this Samuel I'.ow ne. It is probable that he died
while bis son William was a child, and William
was brought up by his grandfather, John Bowne.
William Bowne. I SamueD, John-\ Jamefi
William 1 .) was born at Middletown, X. J., mar-
ried Phebe Davis Jul} 28, 17554 He is called in
a deed in 1771. "Wm. I'.ow ne of Middletown
Cordwainer." He resided on his grandfather's.
I John Bowne. i homestead, and recorded his
grandfather's sheep mark. He was a farmer ami
ropemaker like his grandfather before him.
Children of William and Phebe (Davis) Bowne
John Bow ne.
James Bow ne.
John Bowne, (Williams. Samuel). John3,
James-'. William,.) was horn at Middletown,
N. J. ; married Jane Bowne, daughter of "Samuel
I'.ow ne. thetaylor." Heboughl land of William
I'.ow ne of Middletown in IT-*? : and was taxed in
Middletown low nship in L794.
Sn« U's Hist, of Hunterdon & Somerset Counries.
| \i irriage Licenses, Office ol Secretary of siate. Trea-
N J • '
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Children of John and Jane i Bowne) Bowne :
Flias Bowne.
Robert Bowne.
William Bowne.
Thomas Bowne.
Caroline Bowne.
Eleanor Bowne.
Eliza Bowne.
Mary Bowne, (Obadiah3, Capt. John 2 . Wil-
liam'. I was horn at Westfield, Monmouth comity,
N. J., May 22, 171'2 ; died Feb. 22. 1743 ; married
Dr. Richard Still well. Dr. Still well and his wife
Mary Bowne. daughter of Obadiah and Elizabeth
Bowne. are interred in the Presbyterian Burying
Ground, Middletown, N. J. Dr. Stillwell died
Feb. -27, 1773, aged about 03 years.*
We now complete the record of David Bowne
mentioned on page 21 of The Jerseyman for Au-
gust. 1901.
David Bowne. ( Peter 4 , Andrew 3, James 2 . Wil-
liam 1 , ) was born in Lower Freehold, Monmouth
county, X. J.. Oct. 18, 1748 ; died Dec. 9, 1820 :
married Mary Nicols 1784. She was born 1765 :
died Feb. 28, 1813.
David Bowne was a soldier in the Revolutionary
War.t
Huldah Bowne, (Davids, Peter 4 , Andrews,
James 2 , William 1 ,) was born in Monmouth coun-
ty, N. J., May 18, 1790; died April 13, 1867;
married William R. Barricklo. He was born
July 1, 178H ;died Oct, 1, 1826.
Child of William R. & Huldah (Bowne) Bar-
ricklo:
John R Barricklo. born Feb. 23. 1815 : died
Feb. 11, 1858.
Samuel Bowne, (James 2 , William',) was born
at Portland Point, Monmouth county, N. J.,
prior to Jan. 4. 1679, as the following records
prove. "'Certain ear marks recorded January 4,
1679. James Bowne's ear mark is a crap on left
ear, and another cut on the upper side of the same
ear •; and his brand mark is J. B. on right buttock.
Recorded to his son Samuel Bowne."
James Bowne was town clerk at the time this
record was entered on town book, as the following
♦Town Book of Old Middletown, page 41.
IStryker's Register of Officers & Men of New Jersey
Revolutionary War,
records show : Jan. 1, 1<>77, "James Bowne was
this day agreed to be town clerk for this ensuing
year. Richard Hartshorne, Town Clerk.
"In answer to a warrant signed by Capt. Nicols
and Capt. Dyer for a warning of a town meeting ;
the town being warned inhabitants met, but no
vote passed. James Bowne,
Middletown, Aug. 28, KM). Town Clerk."*
Samuel Bowne died intestate, and letters of ad-
ministration were granted to his wife Esther
Bowne, March 8, 1756.
Children of Samuel and Esther Bowne :
Deborah Bowne, married John Patterson, 1744.
Samuel Bowne, married Mary Layton, Nov.
28, 1751.
John Bowne, married Catharine Bisberry, Am-
boy, May 27, 1752.
Esther Bowne, married Thomas Morford, 1752.
Joseph Bowne, married Sarah Schenck, June
13, 1757.
John Patterson was among the taxpayers in
Middletown township in 1701. Edward Patterson
was among the original purchasers named in the
settlement 1007. He contributed toward buying
the land in Monmouth county, N. J., of the In-
dians and for incidental expenses in treating with
them. He was a deputy and overseer from
Shrewsbury in the first General Assembly, Dec.
12, 1007. He had a wife Faith named in a deed
October, 1072, and he died about this time, as his
widow Faith was named same month. Joseph
Patterson was a taxpayer in Freehold in 1770.
During the Revolutionary war the following
members of this family from New Jersey were in
the Continental army : Thomas Patterson, Cap-
tain ; Edward Patterson, lieutenant ; James Pat-
terson, corporal ; Andrew and John, privates, and
several members of the family in State militia.
John C. Patterson, born in Monmouth county,
N. J., July 12, 1790; died Feb. 10, 1879, held
various public positions in Howell Township, and
served as assessor for thirty-nine years. 'He was
the father of thirteen children, among them Col.
Austin H.. Hon. George W., John C, Captain of
Life Saving Station : four of his sons were in the
Union Army."*
♦Town Book of Old Middletown, page 65, 67 and 86.
♦Salter's History of Monmouth and Ocean Cos.
Official List, Marriage Licenses, Sec'y of State's Office, Trextox. N. J.
Bowne, Catharine, Monmouth.
Bowne, Deborah, Monmouth,
Bowne, Lydia, Monmouth,
Bowne, Rachel, Middletown.
Bowne, Lydia, Monmouth,
Bowne, Esther, Monmouth,
Bowne. Anna, Middletown.
Married John McClease, Dec. 21, 1739.
Married John Patterson, 1744.
Married John Worthly, Monmouth, 1747.
Married John Wall, Monmouth, 1751.
Married James Grover, Jr., Monmouth, 1752.
Married Thomas Morford, 1752.
Married John Wall, 1753.
2fi
Bowne, Amu-. Backs Co., Pa.,
Bowne, Catharine, Middletown,
Bowne, Lydia, Middletown,
Bowne, Catharine, Middletown,
How ne. Mary Ann. Monmouth,
Bowne, Catharine, Hunterdon.
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7
10.
11,
Married Jonathan Bntcher, Pa., 1 ?."><;.
Married William Crawford. 17."><i.
Married John Whitlock, 1758.
Married Peter Buckalew, 1759.
Married Gershom Ballman, Monmonth, 17(51.
Married Joseph Mattison, 1768.
The Presbyterian Burying Ground, Middletown, N. J.
1. Dr. Richard Still well died Feb. 27, 17?::. aged about 63 years.
2. Man. wife of Dr. Richard Stillwell and daughter of Obadiah and Elizabeth Bowne, died Feh.
22, 171::. aged 30 years. !» mo.
Mary Stillwell Aug. ".'7. lit*, aged 75 years, :'» months.
1, Obadiah Bowne died April lit, 17\.'f>. aged 59 years, 10 months.
">. Anne, daughter of John and Anne Bowne, died Sept. 16, 17:;-. agedSyeare, 10 months, 22 days.
(apt. John Bowne died March 13, 1715-16, aged 52 years.
John Bowne, Esq., died 177.">. aged 71 years. ."> months. 7 days.
Anne, widow of John Bowne, Esq., died aged !>1 years and 28 days, i No date of death given. I
James Bowne died March. 11. 1750, aged 19 years, 3 months, 1 1 days.
James, son of Obadiah Bowne, died June 1<>. l-<)7. aged :?i> years. 2 months, I days.
Obadiah Bowne died March 17, 1774, "aged 35 years, 10 months.
Topanemus Burying Ground, Marlboro, X. J.
David Bowne died Dee. !). 1820, aged 72 years, 1 month, 21 days.
Mary, wife of David Bowne, died Feb. 28, 1813, in 48 year.
Huldah Bowne, wife of William R. Bar rick lo, horn May 18, 1790, died April 13, 1-(J7.
Seventh Generation and Children :
Charles C Bowne. [John 6 I).. Williams, James,.
John3, James 2 , William',] was horn in Cherry-
ville, Hunterdon County. X. J., March 18, 1820;
died at Sandy Ridge, X. J., Nov. 17. 1882; mar-
ried I 1 I Sushi D. Halfpence May <i, 1842. She
died without issue March :!'.',. 1843 : and he mar-
ried (2) Margaret M. rloppock Jan. 20, 1844.
She was horn Jan. 25, 1826, and is a daughter of
Henry lloppock by his wife Mary Moore.
Children of Charles C. and Margaret M. [Hop-
pock] Bowne :
Sophia II. Bowne, bom Nov. 15, 1845.
George VV. Bowne. born April 11. 18*17.
William I'.. Bowne. bom Oct. 13, 1849.
Jeremiah E. Bowne, horn April 17, 1856.
l.lias D. Bowne. [John" D., Williams, James*,
John 3, James-'. William ',] was horn in Cherry-
ville, Hunterdon county. X. J.. Nov. Hi. 1821;
died at Rosamond. 111.. Feb. 19, 1898; married
Elizabeth rloppock, <>et. 10, 1-1 1. She was horn
in Hunterdon county. X. J., March 1(1. 1819, anil
is a daughter of Hems lloppock by his wife Mary
Moore. l.lias D. Bowne and family removed
from New Jersey, and settled in Illinois in 1870.
Children of Elias D. and Elizabeth [ lloppock]
Bowne :
John II. Bowne. horn Nov. Iii. 1-17.
Joseph II. Bowne, bom Nov. 21, 1849.
Caroline Bowne. horn July 22, 1 -.">".'. died
April 13, 1855.
Sarah Bowne, horn Nov. 7. 1854.
Ella Bowne. born Julv •-'.">. 1861.
Emanuel K. Bowne, [John6 D., Williams,
James4, John3, .lamest William'.] was horn in
Cherryville, Hunterdon county, X. J.. Aug. lo.
1823; died Nov. -27. l-!>7 ; married Mary Ann
Smith Sept. 21, 1850. She was horn July 19,
1821 : died July 18, 1855. she was a daughter
of Andrew Smith by his wife Elizabeth Swa/y.
Andrew Smith was a son of Asher Smith by his
wife Charlotte McClary. Mr. Bowne was a shoe-
maker by trade, and a soldier in the Union Army
during the civil war.
Child of Emanuel K. and Mary Ann [Smith]
Bowne :
Henry G. Bowne. horn July 20, 1851.
John R. Bowne. [John'. D., William?, James*,
John3, James-, William'.] was horn in Hunter-
don county, X. J.. Aug. 7. 1 -•.'."> ; died at Ohlman,
111., Aug. 25, I-!'."); married Ann E. Bird March
20, 1846. She was born April ■.'.">. 1830, a daugh-
ter of John Bird — a descendant of Thomas and
Rachel Bird, who emigrated to America from
Scotland. Ann E. [Bird] Bowne died at Ohlman,
111., Aug. 8, l-!ii!.
John R. Bowne and family removed from New
Jersey to III., ill 1*70.
Children of John R. and Ann 1". [ Bird] Bowne :
Nelson E. Bowne, horn Jan. 5, 1850.
Lemuel A. Bowne. horn Feb. I. 1854.
Margarel Bowne: [John,, D.. Williams James).
Job n3, James'. Willianii,] was horn at Cherry-
ville, Hunterdon county. X. J.. April -. 182* :
died in Trenton. X. J.. July 1!). 1900; married
Asher Salter March 1. 1855. He was liorn March
27
29. 1821 : died in Trenton, N. J.. Oct. 8, 1*7:;.
He was a son of John Salter by his wife Elizabeth
Wolverton.
Children <>f Asher and Margaret (Bowne)
Salter :
George U. Salter, horn Dee. 24, 1855.
John B. Salter, horn Oct. 7, 1860.
William L.Salter, horn Nov. 18, 1863.
William J. Bowne ( Johns I>.. William 5, James 4 ,
John3, .lames-'. Williann. ) was horn in Cherry-
ville, Hnnterdon county, N. J., April 22, 1829 ;
died in Lambertville, X. .1., Sei»t. 17, 1899;
married Amanda Thomas March 8, 1851. She
was born Dee. 30, 1824 ; died Nov. 24, 1896. She
was a daughter of Jacob Thomas by his wife
Susan Marshall.
Children of William .1. and Amanda ( Thomas 1
Bowne :
Jonathan C. Bowne, horn April 22. 1854.
William R. Bowne, bora March 25, 1856.
Jonathan ('. Bowne died Oct. 19. 1857.
Hannah H. Bowne; (John6 I)., William 5 ,
James4, John-, James 2 , Willianii, ) was horn at
Cherry ville, Hunterdon county, N. J., Feh. 10,
1830 ; died Oct. 31, 1872 ; married William Wen-
zel Oct. 30, 1854. He was horn in Bruchkobel,
Germany, Oct. 22, 1834.
Children of William and Hannah H. (Bowne)
Wenzel :
Mary E. Wenzel, horn Sept. 1, 1858.
Anne Wenzel, horn Oct. 13, 1864.
Etta Wenzel. born May <i, 1866.
They had five other children, all of whom died
young.
Mary Ann Bowne (J0I1116D., Williams, James4,
Johm, James 2 , William 1 , ) was horn in Cherry-
ville. Hunterdon county, N. J., Oct. 30, 1832 ;
died in Elizabeth, N. J., Feh. 20, 1**7 : married
Benjamin Blakely Nov. 16, 1850. He was horn
Dec. 1, 1823 ; died July 10. 1898. He was a son
of Charles Blakely by his wife Sarah Biggs.
Child of Benjamin and Mary Ann (Bowne)
Blakely :
Lillie May Blakely. horn Oct. 30, 1861.
George Washington Bowne (Johne D.. Wil-
liam?, James4. John3, James 2 , William 1 , ) was
born at Cherry ville, Hunterdon county, N. J.,
May 28, 1834; married (1) Amanda Tiger Sept.
21. 1857. She was horn Jan. 9, 1832; died July
20, 1896. She was a daughter of Christopher
Tiger, of Schooley's Mountain, by his wife Annie
Anderson. Christopher Tiger was a son of Jacob
Tiger, horn 17(12 ; died Oct. 23, 1835 ; married
Elizabeth 1'.., horn 1770 : died July 11, 1*40.
Both are buried at Fox Hill. Hunterdon county,
N. J. Jacob Tijjer was a son of Jacob Tiger the
emigrant, who came from Germany in the immi-
gration in 1707. and bought a large farm a little
south of Cokesburg, N. J. He had been driven
by persecution from Wolfenbuttel, a city in Ger-
many, and lied to Neuwied, in Rcmish Prussia.
From there he lied to Holland in 1705. Two years
later, he embarked with a number of German
Reformed people for America, and landed in
Philadelphia. They came to Hunterdon county,
N. J., and a portion of them settled in Tewks-
bury township.* George W. Bowne married (2)
Angie Hoofman in 1898. He is a wheelwright
and plow maker by trade, and followed that
occupation for a number of years.
Children of George W. and Amanda (Tiger)
Bowne :
Stewart L. Bowne, horn Dec. 17, 1858 ; died
Oct, 10. 1860.
William L. Bowne, horn Oct, 17, 1861.
Elmira Bowne, horn Aug. 25, 1864.
Bartolette E. Bowne (John 6 D., Williams,
James4. J0I1113, James 2 . William 1 , ) was horn in
Cherryville, Hunterdon county, N. J., June 9,
1836 ; married Rachael M. Alward Jan. 12, 1858.
She was horn Jan. 12, 1839, and is a daughter of
Daniel Alward by his wife Mary Miller.
Daniel Alward was born Sept. 14, 1799: died
March 26, 1875; married Feh. 1, 1818. Mary
Miller was horn March 17, 1799 ; died June o',
lHi;r>. Mr. Bowne is a prominent member and
local preacher of the M. E. Church.
Children of Bartolette E. and Rachel M. (Al-
ward i Bowne :
Sarah Emma Bowne, horn Jan. 23, 1859.
Mary Lizzie Bowne, horn March 27, 1h(>4.
John D. Bowne, horn Aug. Hi, 1S70.
Amanda Reading 7 (Anne 6 , Williams, James4,
Johns, James 2 , William 1 Bowne, ) was horn near
Flemington, N. J., April 11, 1822 ; died April 7,
l-iC, ; married Augustus Conover April 11, 1843.
He died 1861.
Children of Augustus and Amanda (Reading)
Conover :
George Conover, horn 1S44 ; killed during
the war.
William Conover, horn about l*4b'.
Mary Ellen, Samuel, Charles and Augustus
died young.
William Reading7 (Anne 6 , Williams, James4,
John3, James 2 , William 1 Bowne, ) was born near
Flemington. N. J., April 4, 1H24 ; died Feh. 26,
1881 : married Mary Burns in 1850.
Children of William and Mary [Burns]
Reading :
Henry Reading died in 1880 without issue.
Lilly Reading.
Kate Reading.
*Early Germans of New Jersey— Chambers.
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Martha Heading (Anne6, Williams, James4,
John,. Jamesz, William 1 Bowne, i was born near
Plemington, N. J., Feb. 13, 1826 : died at Mont-
rose, Pa., 1 — *!T : married Abraham Young — son
of Adam Young by liis wife Maria Brokaw.
Children of Abraham and Martha i Reading i
Young :
Jacob Young, horn 1845 : died 1865.
Rutsen Young, horn 1847 :
John \V. Young, born 1849 : died 1853.
Henry Young, horn 1851.
Gertrude Young, horn 1855 ; died 1861.
Francis Young, died young.
Eugene Young.
Frederick Young, died young.
Oscar F. Reading [Anne 6 , Williams, James4,
John 3, James 2 , William 1 Bowne,] was horn near
Flemington, N. J., Feb. 13, 1828; married Han-
nah Elizabeth Bowman Nov. 22, 1851 . she was
born Aug. 30, 1832, and is a daughter of Asa
Bowman by his wife Elizabeth Fulper.
Oscar F. Beading was a volunteer soldier in
the thirteenth regiment of New Jersey from Sept.
:;. 1862, to June 27, 1863.
Children of Oscar F. and Hannah E. Heading :
Anderson B. Heading, horn Oct. 5, 1856.
Anne Jane Heading, horn Nov. 3, 1861.
Asa Bowman Heading, horn June 17, 1867.
Henry S. Heading (Anne 6 , William. 1 ), James4,
John3, James 2 , William' Bowne, ) was horn near
Flemington. N. J.. May 12. 1834 : died in Flem-
ington. Feb. 26, 1888 ; married Sarah Townsend
March 16, 1860. She was horn in New York city,
June 18, 1841, and is a daughter of William B.
Townsend by his wife Elizabeth Vaughan.
Children of Henry S and Sarah [Townsend]
Reading :
Emeline Heading, horn Feb. 4, 1861.
George E. Heading, horn Nov. II. 1865 : died
Dec. 21, 1896.
Lizzie M. Reading, horn Oct. 23, I860.
Rebecca C. Heading, horn Oct. 12, 1868 ; died
about 1881.
Anne J. Reading, born Oct. 5, 1870.
John Bowne Reading7 (Anne6, Williams,
James4, John3, James-'. William 1 Bowne,) was
horn near Flemington, N. J.. April 1. I -:'>(> ;
married Elizabeth Williamson July .">. 1859. she
was born June 20, 1842, and is a daughter of Ira
Williamson by his wife Maria Mason. John B.
Reading enlisted in the Fifteenth Regiment of N.
J. Volunteers July 24. 1862; and re-enlisted
March 23, 1865. He remained in the service until
the close of the war.
Children <>f John B. and Elizabeth (William-
son I Heading :
Francis Heading, horn Aug. II. 1861.
John W. Heading, horn Nov. 12. 1862.
Mary E. Heading, horn Feb. 26, 1867.
Anna B. Heading, horn June :), 1873 : died
May 27. 1875.
Ida Heading, horn April 1.'!. 1*70 : married
George Montgomery, of l'hila. Pa., 1902.
Amos T. Heading, horn July 28, 1^79.
Lambert Reading, horn May lit. 1881 ; died
Sept. 27. 1882.
Gideon F. Reading? ( Anne*, Williams, James4,
John3, James 2 , William' Bowne.) was horn near
Flemington, X. J.. March 4. 183* ; married
Frances Griff eth Oct. 12. 1867. She was horn
Oct. 11. 1850, and is a daughter of Oeorge W.
Griff eth by his wife Artilla l'edrick. Gideon F.
Reading served in United States navy during the
civil war.
Children of Gideon F. and Frances (Griffeth)
Reading :
Edward A. Reading, horn March 17. 1868.
Minnie Reading, horn Sept. 30, 1*70.
Cornelia B. Reading, horn April 6, 1873.
Anne Reading, horn July .'?(), 1875.
John W. Reading, horn April 11. 1878; died
April 18, 1895.
Kiziah G. Reading, horn March 1-. 188 1 ;
died March 24. 1881.
Fannie L. Reading, horn April 21, 1883 : died
Nov. 25, 189.">.
Hannah F. Heading, horn Dec. 21, 1885 : died
July 10. 1895.
Mabel C. Reading, horn May 26, 1889.
Maud C. Heading, horn May 26, 1889; died
Nov. 30, 1895.
Ethel Reading, horn April 24. 1891 : died
Oct, 19, 1895.
Miller K. Reading. M. D.. (Anne6, Williams,
James4. John3, James 2 , William ■ Bowne, i was
horn near Flemington, Hunterdon county, N. J..
Jan. 7, 1*40: married Mary H. Young, horn May
31, 1846, daughter of John Young, horn Jan. 20.
1810, by his wife Fliza Thatcher, horn Oct. 23,
181.",. March 18, 1865.
Miller K. Reading was educated in the puhlic
schools of his native county and the Flemington
High School.
Immediately after Leaving school he was placed
in charge of the puhlic school at Fnionville in
that county, hut relinquished the same the fol-
lowing year and volunteered in the Union army.
He remained in the army until the close of the
war. when he returned home and resumed teach-
ing. In 1867 he was appointed a member of the
school hoard of examiners in Hunterdon county,
which he retained four years. In 1868 he was
appointed one of the commissioners for taking
acknowledgment of proof of deeds. In 1874 be
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entered the College of Physicians and Sur-
geons ;it Syracuse, New York, and was graduated
with the first honors of his class, of which he was
the valedictorian, Feb. 10, 1*71). " M. K. Read-
ing pronounced the valedictory of the graduating
class in a clear, fervent, and at intervals an elo-
quent address. Mr. Reading was acute, precise
and effective. We will not particularize his more
striking passages, but it has seldom been our lot
to listen to a valedictory address more generally
to the purpose and freer from vanity and affecta-
tion. We predict for him usefulness and credit
in the medical profession."*
" Dr. Reading's standing as a teacher in New
Jersey was very high, and his work as a teacher
was attended with an unusual degree of success.
* * * H e began the practice of medicine at
Baptisttown, this state, and soon acquired a wide
practice and a high standing as a skillful physi-
cian, "t
Dr. Reading remained at Baptistown five years,
and then removed to Prince William county,
Virginia, where he practiced his piofession until
1883, when, his health failing, he ceased active
practice. He now lives in retirement at ' l Box-
wood," an estate, near Adeu, Va.
Children of Dr. Miller K. and Mary H. ( Young)
Reading :
John Y. Reading, horn April 4, 1806.
Cornelius L. Reading, horn Feb. 28, 1808.
Charles M. Bowne (Chas. H 6 ., Williams,
Janies4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was born at
Castle Valley, Bucks county, Pa., Jan. 15, 1835 ;
died in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 5, 1900; married
Annie Elizabeth King in 1859. She was horn
Sept 8, 1842. and is a daughter of Rohert E. King
by his wife Caroline Zinc.
Children of Charles M. and Annie E. (King)
Bowne :
Sarah A. Bowne, born Aug. 18, 1800.
Thomas H. Bowne, bom Nov. 15, 1866.
Catharine Bowne, (Chas. H 6 ., William?,
James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was born at
Castle Valley, Bucks county, Pa., May 17, 1838 ;
married Nelson McGrandy. They are both dead.
Child of Nelson and Catharine (Bowne)
McGrandy :
Rohert McGrandy.
I am informed that he is married, and " living
in the West,'' but have nothing definite about
him.
Corporal Monroe W. Bowne, (Chas. H 6 ., Wil-
liams, James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was
horn at Castle Valley, Bucks county, Pa., May
*The Syracuse Standard Feb. n, 1876.
i The Join rial of Orthapy and Orthography, Pub. at
Kingoes, N. J , pages 237 and 238, Dec. 190*1.
15, 1840; died in Philadelphia, Pa,, Dec. II,
1884; married Isabella Toner Oct. 1:2, 1859. She
was born in Ireland, and came to America with
her parents when a child. Her father was Owen
Toner, and her mother's maiden name was Rose
Kelly.
Monroe W. Bowne was Corporal in Company F,
91st regiment, Pa. Yet. Volunteers in 1863, and
was honorably discharged from the service July
10, 1805. He was appointed an officer on the
police force of Phila. in 1880, and served until
nine months before his death, when he resigned
Ids position on account of ill health, having con-
tracted a cold, from which he never recovered.
Corporal Bowne was of imposing personal appear-
ance — massive frame, well proportioned, powerful
man. six feet high, and weighing more than three
hundred pounds. He was a devoted husband,
kind, loving father, and friend as true as a
Damascus blade.
Children of Monroe W. and Isabella (Toner)
Bowne :
Mary E. Bowne, horn Aug. 11, 1800.
William M. Bowne. born May 31, 1*67.
Margaret G. Bowne, born Nov. 10. 1871.
Francis H. Bowne, born Oct. 12, 1876.
Mabel C. Bowne, born Jan. 19, 1879.
Mary Bowne, (Charles H 6 ., Williams, James4,
John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was horn at Castle
Valley, Bucks county, Pa., May 13, 184:2 ; died
in Phila, without issue in 1892.
Eighth Generation and Children :
Sophia H. Bowne, (Chas. C/., John 1)6., Wil-
liams, James4, John3, James 2 . William 1 , ) was born
in Hunterdon county, N. J., Nov. 15, 1845 ;
married Lewis Holcombe Feb. 7, 1867. He was
born May 23, 1841, and is a son of Amos Hol-
combe by his wife Maria Brewer.
Children of Lewis and Sophia H. (Bowne)
Holcombe :
Stella M. Holcombe, born Ap. 23, 1869 ; died
Sept. 11, 1890.
Mary A. Holcombe, born Nov. 28, 1879.
Charles B. Holcombe, born Aug. 19, 1882.
George Wesley Bowne, (Chas. C7., John D6.,
Williams. James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., April 11, 1847 ;
died 1902 ; married Eliza Zella Williver July 25,
1874. She was born in Warren county, N. J.,
Feb. 27, 1850.
Children of George and Eli/.a Z. (Willvier)
Bowne :
Sadie M. Bowne, born Mar. 20, 1876 ; died
Feb. 10, 1878.
Maggie A. Bowne, born June 6, 1879.
Jennie G. Bowne. born Dec. 24, 1880.
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William B. Bowne, (Charles (':.. Jobn D"..
William^, James,,. John3, James 2 , William 1 . ) was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., Oct. 13, 1849;
married Belle PottB Oct. 27, 1883. She was horn
in Quakertown, N. J., Aug. 10, 1864, and is a
daughter of Elijah Potts by his wife Margarel
Hawk.
Child of William B. and Belle (Potts) Bowne :
Edith Bowne, horn Nov. 8, 1885.
Jeremiah Everett Bowne. (Charles C, John D.,
William. James, John, James. William.) was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., April 17, 1858;
married Harriet P. Hunt Dee. 21, 1882. She was
born Dee. 12, 1862, and is a daughter of Wilson
Hunt by his wife Sarah Elizabeth Wolverton.
Jeremiah E. Bowne was elected Freeholder of
Delaware township in 1900.
Child of Jeremiah E. and Harriet P. ( Hunt I
Bowne :
Charles Wilson Bowne. born April 150, 1886.
John H. Bowne, (Elias D7., John JA. Wil-
liams. James4, John3, James 2 . William 1 .) was
born i ii Hunterdon county. N. J., Nov. 21, 1*49 ;
married Barbara Kerr July '-'. 1869. She was
horn in Jersey City, N. J.. June 2, 1850, and is a
daughter of David I. Kerr, horn in Scotland, by
his wife Barbara Brown, horn in the North of
Ireland.
Children of John 11. and Barbara (Kerr)
Bowne :
Elizabeth Bowne. horn April 11, 1*71).
David J. Bowne. born Sept. 27, 1*7:?.
Mary Frances Bowne. born March 11. 1*79.
Elizabeth Bowne married Aston '/.. Beetle.
May 2, 1*94.
David J. Bowne married Annie Brady, Sept.
:>>o. 1896.
Joseph H. Bowne. (Elias D:.. John D ( \, Wil-
liam''. James*, John3, James 2 , William', i was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., Nov. 21, 1849;
married Frances Kitch Dec. 18, 1895. She was
horn April 22, 1855, and is a daughter of David
Kitch h\ his wife Eliza McPherson.
Sarah Bowne. I Flias !>:.. John D 6 ., Williams,
James4, John3, James 2 . William',) was born in
Hunterdon county. N. J.. Nov. 7. 1854 : married
William Van Zant Sept. !>. 1884. He was horn
June 15, 1854 son of John Van /ant. Sarah
Bowne removed from New Jersey to Illinois with
her father's family in 1870.
Ella Bowne, (Elias l»7.. John D°.. Williams,
James4, John3, James-'. William', i was horn in
Hunterdon county. N. J.. July 25, l v 01 ; mar-
ried Charles Gingery Nov. 18, 1891. He was born
Jan. 10, 1866, and is a son of James Nelson Gin-
gery, born Sept. 1. 1832, by his wife Barbara
Ellen Fmerick. horn March Id. 1826.
Mr. Gingery resides in Iowa.
Children of Charles anil Ella [Bowne.] Gingery:
Henry 11. Gingery, horn May 14, 1894 : died
May 1. 1895.
Boy Ginjsery, horn March :.'7. 1896.
Henry G. Bowne, (Emanuel K. Bowne7, John
I> 6 ., Williams, Janies4, Johns, James 2 . William'. |
was born in Hunterdon county. N. J.. July '20.
1851 : married Susanna Kockafellow Nov. 13,
1*77. She was horn Feb. 2'2, 1856, and is a
daughter of Daniel Kockafellow, horn Jan. 18,
1810, by his wife Deborah Bryan — widow of A.
Kepler — bom May 25. 1827.
Children of Henry G. and Susanna (Kockafel-
low | Bowne :
Lillie May Bowne. horn Sept. :>, 1878.
Albert K. Bowne. horn Ann. '20, 1880.
George M. Bowne. horn March 7, 1884.
Katie Bowne. horn Oct. 7. 1886*.
Edward S. Bowne. horn Nov. 23, 1892.
Lillie May Bowne married Andrew B. Ken-
Jan. 1:2, 1898. He was horn in Hunterdon county,
N. J., April '29. 1*7:2. and is a son of John Kerr
by his wife Sarah C. Seals.
Nelson F. Bowne. (John K7., John D^., Wil-
liams, Jaines4. John3, James 2 . William 1 , ) was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., Jan. 5, 1850 ;
died at Ohliuan, 111.. April 19. 1*74 : married
Mary F. Walling May 5, 1870.
Child of Nelson F. and Mary E. (Walling)
Bowne :
Mabel H. Bowne. horn Feb. :>•_>. 1871.
Lemuel A. Bowne, [John K7., Jobn IK. Wil-
liams, Jaines4, Johns, James 2 . William i, | was
horn in Hunterdon county, N. J.. Feb. 4. 1854 :
married Nannie Anient June 19, 1*77. She was
horn March 10. 1*.">4. and is a daughter of John
K. Anient by his wife Emily Dodson.
Child of Lemuel A. and Nannie ( Anient 1
Bow ne :
Laura May Bowne. horn Nov. 3, 1*-L
George K. Salter, (Margaret7, John 1)6., Wil-
liams. James4, Johns. James 2 . William'.) was
horn in Trenton, N. J.. Dec. 24, 1855; married
Anna Holconibe May .">. 1877. She was born Nov.
26, K>7. ami is a daughter of Beading Holconibe,
horn Jan. 2, 1*10 ; died Feb. 1. 1897, by his wife
Eliza West, born Sept. o. 1827.
Children of George R. and Anna (Holconibe)
Salter :
Lillie M . Salter, horn June 9, 1879.
Clarkson H. Salter, horn April 11. 1881 ;
died Feb. o. 1882.
Raymond Salter, born Dee. 23, 1882.
Benjamin Salter, horn July 25, 1892.
John B. Salter. (Margaret?, Jobn 1)6., Wil-
liams. Jamcsi. Johns. James 2 . William 1 , i was
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bom in Trenton. N. J., < >ct. 7. 1860; married
Hannah M. Lee, Jan. 24, 1887. She was born
May 25, 1866, and is a daughter of William T.
I.ee by his wife Anna M. Baily.
Children of John B. and Hannah M. ( Lee i
Bowne :
William A. Salter, horn May 2, 1892.
Mildred L. Salter, horn Oct. 16, 1896.
William L. Salter 8 , i Margaret7, John 1)6.. Wil-
liam?. James4, John3, James 2 . William',) was
horn in Trenton, N. J., Nov. is. 1863 ; married
(aniline C. Goddard Dec. 30, 1891. She was born
July 17. 1859, and is a daughter of Harman God-
dard by his wife Margaret Chambers.
William L. and Caroline Salter have no issue.
William R. BowiieS, 'William J7., John D6.,
William?. James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was
horn March 25. 1856 ; married Anna Augusta
Lair Jan. 17. 1878. She was born July 17, 1857.
and is a daughter of Garret Lair by his wife Ann
Kli/a St ire.
William R. and Ann A. I Lain Bowne have no
issue.
Mary E. Wenzeis, (Hannah H .. John 1)6..
William?, James4, John3, James 2 , Williami, ) was
horn in Hunterdon county, N. J., Sept. 1, 1858 :
married ( 1 ) John G. Hultz Oct. 28. 1876. He
was born Aug. 16, 1852. He died Feb. 25, 1890,
and his widow married (2) Augustus Cow (hick
Aug. 3. 1893. He was born Sept. 5, 1841, and is
a son of Maurice Cowdrick by his wife Rachel
Opdycke.
Children of John G. and Mary E. (Wenzel)
Hultz :
J. William Hultz. born Jan. 26, 1880.
Albert R. Hultz, born March 3, 1881.
Charles E. Hultz, horn Sept. 19, 1883.
Laura E. B. Hultz, born May 27, 1889.
Child of Augustus and Mary E. (Wenzel)
Cowdrick :
Florence M. Cowdrick, horn Jan. 12, 1896.
Anne Wenzel 8 married Joseph Alvater Oct. 15,
1**7.
Etta Wenzel, ( Hannah H;.. John 1)6., William5,
Jaines4, John3, James 2 . William', i was born in
Hunterdon county. N. J., May 6, 1866 : married
Stephen C. Cook, Esq., May 27. 1886. He was
born Sept. 27. 1864. He is a lawyer and lives in
Trenton. N. J.
Stephen C. and Etta I Wenzel ) have children :
Lawrence C. Cook, horn May 16, 1887.
Charles W. Cook, horn June 16, 1896.
Lillie May Blakely 8 . (Mary Ann7, John D6.,
William?, James4, ,Iohn3, James 2 , William 1 , ) was
born Oct. 30, 1861 : married John Hampton Ap.
17. 1882. He was horn in England June 24,
1859 : died June 6, 1882. John Hampton emi-
grated to America in 1870.
John and Lillie May (Blakely) Hampton had
no issue.
William L. Bowne, (George W7., John I) 6 .,
William?, James4, Johnj, James 2 , William',) was
born in High Bridge, Hunterdon county, N. J.,
Oct. 17, 1861 : married Mary L. Willi ver March
26, 1891. She was horn March 17, 1*72, and is a
daughter of Henry I. Williver by his wife Jane
La Rue.
William L. and Mary L. (Williver) Bowne
have no issue.
Elmira Bowne, (George W 7 ., John 1)6., Wil-
liam?, James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,) was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., Aug. 25, 1864 ;
married A. L. Shampanore Sept. 11, 1887. He
was horn May 11, 1866 — a son of Andrew I. Sham-
panore by his wife Sarah Webster.
Children of Andrew L. and Elmira (Bowne)
Shampanore :
Henry Bowne Shampanore, born June 30,
1888.
Dora Linella Shampanore, born Sept 14,
1891.
Edith C. Shampanore, born Aug. 4, 1893 ;
died Aug. 9, 1894.
Edward R. Shampanore, born June 3, 1895 ;
died Dec. 5, 1896.
(ieorge Franklin Shampanore. born July Hi,
1H9H.
Sarah Emma Bowne, (Bartolette E7., John D 6 . ,
William?, James4, Johns, James 2 , William 1 , ) was
born in Hunterdon county, N. J., Jan. 23, 1*59 ;
married William H. Rainear Sept. 12, 1878. He
was born in Bordentown, N. J., Feb. 27, 1853,
and is a son of Lewis B. Rainear. born at White
Hall, N. J.. Sept. 20, 1811, by his wife, whose
maiden name was Priscilla V. Rue, born at
Holmesburg, Pa., Jan. 22, 1822.
Child of William H. and Sarah E. ( Bowne I
Bain ear :
Cora Amelia Rainear, born Aug. 24, 1879.
Miss Rainear is a young lady of line attain-
ments, having graduated with honors from the
Cherry Street School, No. 4, Elizabeth, N. J.,
June 20. 1896. She is a member of '"The
" Daughters of Liberty," of which her mother is
a charter member, and is ExState Councilor of
New Jersey.
Mary Lizzie Bowne ( Bartolette E7., Johu D 6 .,
William?. James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,)
was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., March 27,
1864 ; died April 29, 1887 ; married John H.
Carroll Oct. 12. 1883. They had no issue.
John Deats Bowne, [Bartolette E7., John D 6 .,
William?. James4, John3, James 2 , Williami,] was
born in Elizabeth, N. J., Aug. 16. 1870. He is
32
a graduate of the Stewart Business College ol
Trenton. N. J.
Anderson B. Reading, [Oscar V'.. Anne 6 . Wil-
liams, James4, John3, James 2 . William i,] was
born near Flemington, N. J., <»ct. .">. 1856 : mar-
ried Aunt- Adelia Conover April 29, 1882. She is
a daughter of David ('(mover by his wife Eliza
Lee.
Child of Anderson I'.. and Anne Adelia [Con-
oi er] Reading :
Leroy Reading, horn March 28, 1887.
Anne .lane Reading, [Oscar F".. Anne 6 , Wil-
liams, James4, John,. James 2 , William 1 .] was
horn at Quakertown, N. J.. Nov. :?. 1861 : mar-
ried .Morris Edmonds Sept. 29, 1>7!». Me is a son
of Lorenzo Edmonds by his wife whose maiden
name was Rodenhanjih.
Child of Moiris and Anne Jane [Heading] Ed-
monds :
Howard Edmonds, horn March 28, 1881.
Asa Bowman Reading, [Oscar F~., Anne 6 . Wil-
liams, James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 .] was
horn at (Quakertown. N. J.. June 17. 1867 ; mar-
ried Clara May lloff Sept. 'Jit. 1887. She is a
daughter of William Hall Holi by his wife Mary
Helen Van Deripe.
Children of Asa B. and Clara M. [Hoff] Read-
ing :
Eva May Reading, horn Dee. 1<>. 1888.
Lloyd F. Reading, horn Dec. 4. 1&VA : died
Oct. (i. 1896.
Leona Reading, horn May 17. 1898.
Harry Reading, horn Feb. 12, 1900.
Francis Reading, [John Y>~., Anne 6 . Williams
James4, John.?. James 2 . William 1 .] was horn in
Flemington, N. J., Au^. 14. 1*<>1 ; married Mar-
garet Fleming Aug. 1."). 1885. she is a daughter
of William Fleming by his wife Catharine Hen-
dershot.
Children of Francis and Margaret [Fleming]
Reading :
Hervey F. Reading, horn in 1886.
Ella M. Reading, born in 1892
Pearl Reading, horn March 26, 1894.
John W. Reading, [John B7., Anne . Williams,
James4. John.?, James 2 . William 1 .] was horn in
Flemington, N. J.. Nov. 12, 1862 ; married
Yiohtta Fleming Dec. 21, 1 — ?. she was boru
l'.li. •.'.">. 1868, and is a daughter of David Flem-
ing by his wife Catharine Rodenbangh.
Children of John W. and Violetta [Fleming]
Reading :
Rebecca Reading, bom March 13, 1889 ; died
same day.
Leslie M. Reading, born Maj '■'>. 1891.
Howard Carroll Reading, horn May 17. 1895.
Mary Ellen Reading, [John B7, Anne 6 . Wil-
liam.-, James 4 , J0I1113. James 2 . William'.] was
horn in Flemington, N. J.. Feb. 20. 1867 : mar-
ried Roheit F. Shrope Nov. 24. 1887. He was
born May (. 1870, and is a Bon of Sylvester Y.
Shrope by his wife Phebe A. Rupell.
Children of Robert F. and Mary Ellen [Reading
Shrope:
Phebe A. Shrope, horn April 21, 1889.
Eva Shrope. born July Li. 1891.
Charles W. Shi ope. horn Nov. 24. 1894.
Amos Reading^, [John B.7, Anne 6 . Williams.
James4. John-. Jano s 2 . William'.] was born in
Flemington, N. J.. July 28, 1879; married Sadie
Johnson, Dec. 25, 1899.
John Y. Reading, [Miller K.7. Anne . Wil-
liams. James4. John?. James 2 . William'.] was
horn near Flemington, N. J., April 4, 1866; mar-
ried Edith Isabel Rhine. Dec. 1. 1898. She was
horn in Prince William County. Virginia, Oct. :;n
1880, and is a daughter of William Rhine by his
wife Alice Wine, daughter of William Wine by
his wife Sarah West.
John Y. Reading removed with his father's
family from New Jersey to Virginia in 1881, and
now resides near Aden, Ya.
Children of John V. and Fdith Isahel [Rhine]
Reading.
Mildred Reading, horn May 8, 1900.
Mary Alice Reading, horn Sept. 30, 1902.
Cornelius Larison Reading, [Miller K. 7, Anne6,
Williams. James4, John.?. James 2 . William'.] was
horn at Copper Hill. N. J.. Feb. 28,1868; married
Amelia Herndon Dec. 31, 1891. She was born in
Prince William County Virginia, Dec. 31, 1-7 1.
and is a daughter of Francis Marion Herndon by
his wife Susan Herndon. He is a son of Jeremiah
Heindon by his wife Frances Bridwell. Susan
Herndon is a daughter of William Herndon by
his wife Catherine Reid. Jeremiah and William
Herndon were sons of George Herndon by his wife
Elizabeth George. Cornelius L. Reading resides
at "Boxwood," near Aden. Ya.. and is engaged
in dairy farming and breeding Jersey cattle. He
is a member and clerk of the New Hope Baptist
Church: and superi litem lent of its Sabbath School.
Children of Cornelius L. and Amelia [Herndon]
Reading:
Maliel Reading, born Dec. B, 1892.
Mary R. Reading, born February 8, 1894.
Miller K. Reading, Jr.. born Nov. 20. 1896.
Anne Amelia Reading, horn Feb. 22, 1899.
Dorothy Reading, born May 13, Rio-.'.
Mary R. Reading died of malignant diptberia
at "Boxwood," Nov. 2, 1898. She was an unusu-
ally bright and sprightly child, and her goodness
of heart, her generous, unselfish nature, and her
gentle, loving manner made her ajjeneral favorite
of all who knew her. She was a member of the
New 1 [ope Sabbath School, and took great delight
in attending its meetings. She is buried in the
graveyard of the Valley ViewChnrch, Aden. Va.
Sarah A. BowneS, (Charles M.7, Charles H. 6 ,
William?, James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,] was
born August 18, 1860; married Jonas Weiss. They
live at Telford, Pa.
Thomas H. Bowne8, [Charles M.7, Charles H. 6 ,
Williams, James4, John3, James 2 , William',] was
born Nov. 15, L866; married Elizabeth Abbott
Dietrich May 12, 1890. She was born Nov. 9, 1864
and is a daughter of Jacob Dietrich by his wife
Rebecca Ann Holloway.
Children of Thomas H. and Elizabeth [Diet-
rich] Bowne:
Charles Jacob Bowne, born Dec. 29, 1S91.
Thomas H. Bowne Jr., born Oct. 10, 1893.
William Monroe Bowne 8 , [Monroe W.7,
Charles 11.6, Williams, James4, John3, James 2 ,
William',] was born in Philadelphia, Pa., May
31, 1867; married Augusta Hain June 25, 1880.
She was born in Saxontown, Germany, Feb. 21,
1868, and is a daughter of John Hain by his wife
Conistina Tisne.
Children of William M. and Augusta [Hain]
Bowne:
Lillie Bowne, born Dec. 21, 1889.
Mary Bowne, born Sept. 0, 1891.
Isabel Bowne, bom Oct. 24, 1893.
Amelia Bowne, born May 15, 1895.
William Bowne, born Dec. 31, 1896.
Francis Bowne, born June 22, 1898.
Margaret G. Bowne 8 , [Monroe W. 7 , Charles
H.6, Williams, James4, John?, Jamesz, William 1 ]
was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 10, 1871;
married William Cooper, Nov. 4, 1888. He was
born in New Jersey July 27, 18(i7, and is a son of
Joseph Cooper by his wife Jane Moss. Both were
born in England.
Children of William and Margaret G. [Bowne]
Cooper :
William J. Cooper, born Sept. 4, 1889; died
Nov. 3, 1895.
G. Raymond Cooper, born Oct. 11, 1891.
Isabel Cooper, born April 4, 1H93.
Ronald Cooper, born July 15, 1895; died Oct.
5, 1895.
Francis H. Bowne , [Monroe W.7, Charles H. b ,
Williams, James4, John3, James 2 , William 1 ,] was
born in Philadelphia, Pa,, Oct. 12, 187b"; married
Adeline Morris Nov. 17, 1897. She was born in
Phila., Pa., April 10, 1*75, and is a daughter of
Charles Morris by his wife Josephine Sellers.
Child of Francis H. and Adeline [Morris]
Bowne:
Isabel Marie Bowne, born Oct. G, 1898.
33
Captain Thomas Reading married Rebecca Ellis
whose ancestry has been traced to Major John
Fenwick. [See The Jerseyman, Vol.7, No. :.', page
15.] The following historical facts are of interest
to the descendants of Anne [Bowne] Reading.
The Fenwick family is of Saxon origin and
formed a powerful clan in Northumberland where
'"their ancient fastness was in the fenny lands
about Stamford ham, a small town near the south-
ern boundary oi the shire before named. During;
the reign of Henry I [A.D. 1100] the Dead of the
house was advanced by the King, and with vari-
ous changes it was prominent in England for
several centuries." *
The clan was known as the h'eice and fearless
Fenwicks. Their slogan or war cry was "A Fen-
wick! A Fenwick! A Fenwick!"
"The Tower of Fenwick at Waddington, in
Northumberland, near the coast of the North Sea,
shows its antiquity in its rude strength and scanty
limits, simliar to those built by the Saxon invad-
ers during the fifth and sixth centuries. This was
probably the first seat of the family after their
coming over and whence it may be traced through
many of the shires of England. In the ninth year
of the reign of Edward III [1334] an inquisition
was had of New Castle Castle and Johannes Fen-
wick was twice appointed sheriff. f In the twelfth
century "Sir Robert Fenwick, of Northumberland
endowed the Abbey of New Minster, in the same
shire, with two parts of his villa of Irdington, in
Cumberland, thus showing his liberality towards
and his adherence to the Catholic Church .J
In the ninth year of the reign of King Henry
VII [1517] "Roger Fenwick Esq., was appointed
constable of the same castle, showing that through
several centuries the family had not only remain-
ed in this place but was in favor with and bad
the confidence of the ruling monarchs. "£
James, Duke of Monmouth, son of Charles II,
married Anne Scott, heiress of Buccleugh, whose
second son, Henry, married Elizabeth Fenwick,
"thus connecting the family with the blood
royal."**
John Fenwick was born at Stanton Hall, of
Stanton Manor, in the parish of Horsely, Cumber-
land, in lo'l8; died in Salem county, N. J., in
December 1683; married [1041] "Elizabeth,
daughter of Sir Walter Covert, Knight of Slang-
han, Sussex. This lady was the mother of his
children, and from her came the direct and col-
lateral branches in New Jersey. "ft John Fen-
*Life of John Fenwick, by John Clement, page 5.
flbid page 8.
Ilbid page 8.
glbid page 9.
**lbid page 13.
ttlbid page 5.
;;i
wick was the B( cond son (if Sir William Fenwick,
baronet, whose residence in L640, was Stanton
Hall, of Stanton Manor, in Cumberland, where
he had considerable landed estate, lie represented
the county of Northumberland in the last parlia-
ment under the Commonwealth in 1659. In l(>:'»(i
John l'Ynwick was styled Knight and Baronet.
Having passed through his law studies at Grays
Inn. London [Kilo,] he abandoned bis profession
for a time ami accepted an appointment in the
Parliamentary army. His first commission reads
as follows:
"Von are herein ordered and required as
Major under Colonel Thomas ISarwis in his regi-
ment of cavalry which was raised in the county
of Westmoreland to assist the garrison of Carlisle,
and to exercise the officers and soldiers under his
command according to the discipline of war. And
they are hereby required to yield obedience unto
you as Major of said regiment, etc., etc.
Given under my hand and seal at Barnard Cas-
tle. 27th October, Hits.
O. Cromwell.
To John Fen\vick. ,,:
In the same year he was ordered by Parliament
to relieve Holy Island Castle, in Durham. It was
beseiged by the royal troops, and was nearly cap-
tured, when Major Fenwick appeared and defeat-
ed the enemy. He was an active and efficient
officer, having the confidence of Parliament and
the Protector. After the trial and sentence of the
King, he was detailed as commander of cavalry,
in conjunction with the foot troops under Colonel
Hacker, Colonel Hanks and Lieut. Colonel Phay-
or. to attend the execution. * * In the dis-
charge of this important and delicate duty the
most reliable officers and the best disciplined
troops were selected, which placed John Fenwick
among the first of these in the army about Lon-
don at that tinie."f
At the time of the restoration John Fenwick
had fully adopted the opinions and practices of
George Fox and suffered much in person and es-
tate therefor. The social and business intimacy
existing between John Fenwick and William
Penn is a Striking feature 'in the lives of these two
men. Their religions views no doubt brought
them much together as well as their various busi-
ness relations. Major Fenwick's manner of living
was more pretentious and aristocratic than any of
his neighbors. His houses at [vy Point and at his
plantation at Fenwick Grove wen- well appointed
proving that he had an eye to comfort as well as
to dignity and exclusiveness The library of
books at each place be regarded with much
*Ibid page io.
I [bid page 1 1.
interest, and directed their preservation after his
decease.
Children of Major John and Elizabeth [Covert]
Fenwick:
Priscilla Fenwick.
Elizabeth Fenwick.
Ann Fenwick.
Priscilla Fenwick married Edward Champneys
Feb. 16, 1671. He was of Thornsbury, Glouces-
tershire, England. They came to America with
the Fenwick colony in KIT.").
They had children:
John Champneys.
Mary Champneys.
Elizabeth Fenwick married John Adams, of
Reading, Berkshire. England. In 1(174 John
Adams bought 2000 acres of land of his father-in-
law , John Fenwick. He came to America with
the Fenwick colony.
Children of John and Elizabeth [Fenwick]
Adams:
Elizabeth Adams, born 1664, married Wil-
liam Hollingshead, K>!):2.t
Fenwick Adams.
Mary Adams.
Walter Adams.
Ann Adams.
Ann Fenwick married Samuel Hedge in 1676.
They had one child:
Samuel Hedge, Jr.
He died in 1708, leaving a will. He names
wife Rebecca and the following children:
Samuel Hedge.
Fenwick Hedge.
William Hedge.
Nathan Hedge.
John Hedge.
All were minors at the time of their father's
death.
The Youxg Family.
Johnnes Young and Mecheld his wife emigrated
from Xeuweid, on the river Rhine, Germany, in
1719. The First Reformed Church of Somerville,
N. J., has a record of the baptism of Margaritie,
(laughter of Johnnes Young and Mecheld his wife,
dated April 1, 1725. lie purchased and settled
on a farm of Several hundred acres of land, in old
Amwell, southeast of what is now Flemington,
N.J. Johnnes Young was naturalized by act of
the General Assembly of New Jersey in 1730.
Letters of Administration of the estate of Johnnes
Young were granted by consent of his widow to
Samuel Stockton, March I?:!*.
Children of Johnnes and Mecheld Young:
John Young, bom in Germany.
Margaret Young, baptized April I, IT - .'.").
fSee [erseyman Vol 7, No. 2. page 15.
:::,
There may have been other children.
John Young, (Johnnes,) was horn in Neuweid,
on the river Rhine, Germany. He came to
America with his father when a child. He was
naturalized by act of the General Assembly in
1754. John Young was a member of the German
Reformed Church of Aniwell, at Ringoes, and
signed the " Articles of Order and Discipline'' of
that church Dec. 2, 1749.*
John Young married Catharine, daughter of
John Philip Case. They had children:
John Young,
Adam Young,
Sarah Young.
Margaret Young,
David Young,
Elizabeth Young,
Jacob Young.
John Young, (John 2 , Johnnes 1 ,) was born in
Anwell township; married Hannah Dilts. daughter
of Peter Dilts, by his wife Ann Case — daughter of
John Philip Case.
Children of John and Hannah (Dilts) Young:
Josiah Young,
Catharine Young,
Elizabeth Young,
*Early Germans of New Jersey —
John Young,
Peter I). Young,
Margaret Young.
John Young, (John3, John 2 , Johnnes',) was
born in Amwell township, Hunterdon county, N.
J., Jan. 20, 1810; died Jan. 6, 1895; married
Eliza Thatcher, May 21, 1845. She was born in
Hunterdon county, N. J., Oct. :23, 1815; died at
Aden, Ya., Aug. 30, 1898. She was a daughter
of Aaron Thatcher by his wife Mary Thatcher.
They were first cousins. Aaron Thatcher was a
son of Samuel Thatcher, who emigrated from
England and settled on an estate of several hun-
dred acres three miles northwest of Flemington,
N. J., about 1735.
Mary Thatcher was a daughter of Jonas That-
cher, by his wife Sarah Lake, daughter of Thomas
and Jane Lake. Jonas Thatcher, emigrated
to America from England, and settled in Bethle-
hem township — now Franklin — probably in 1735.
Aaron Thatcher died near Sergeantville, N. J.,
1820. His widow removed to Illinois with her
son Jonas, and died in Peoria county, that state in
1860, aged 83 years.
Child of John and Eliza (Thatcher) Young:
Mary Hannah Young, born May 31, 1846.
INDEX TO NAMES,
37
Adams, Ann
Adams, Elizabeth (Fenwick)
Adams. Elizabeth
Adams, Fenwick
Adams, John
Adams, Mary
Adams, Walter
Alexander, James
Allen, Ursula
Allen, Stephen
A hater. Joseph
Alward, Rachel M..
A 1 ward, Daniel
Anient, Nannie
Anient, John R.,
Anderson, Annie
Anderson, Hannah
Andrews, Edward
Antill, Edward
Apgar, Herbert
Apgar, John Adam
Apgar, Sarah Ann
Applegate, Ann
Applegate, William
Ashton,
Baily, Anna M.,
Baker, Lyouel
Ballman, Gershom
Barber, Mary S.,
Barcalow, Mary
Barricklo, John R.,
Barricklo, William R.,
Bar wis, Col. Thomas
Basse, Gov.
Bates, Abigal
Bates, Jeremiah
Bates, Joseph
Bates, Sarah
Bates, Sarah ( 2 )
Bates. William
Bates, William (2)
Beegle, Ashton Z.,
Belcher, Jonathan, Esq.,
Berkeley, Lord
Bernard. Hon. Francis
Biggs, Sarah
Bird, Ann E.,
Bird John
Bird, Rachel
Bird, Thomas
Bishberry, Catharine
Boone, Ann
Boone, Daniel
Boone, George
Blakely, Benjamin
34
Blakel]
•, Charles
27
15,
34
Blakely, Lillie May
27,
31
15,
34
Blakely
\ Mary Ann
27
15,
34
Bowman, A si
28
15,
::i
Bowman, Hannah F.,
28
15,
34
Bowman, Frances
7,
20
34
Bow lie
A dele
19
13
Bowne
Albert R.,
30
23,
24
Bowne
Amelia
33
19
Bowne
Gov. Andrew
5, 7, 8,
17
31
Bowne
Andrew (s. of James)
10,
18
27
Bowne
Andrew (s. of John)
10,
24
27
Bowne
Andrew (s. of Oha. 2)
18
30
Bowne
Andrew-
20
30
Bowne
Andrew (s. of John Esq.)
n,
21
27
Bowne
Ann (the emigrant)
, 7
18,
20
Bowne
Ann (d. of Obadiah)
17, 21,
23
21
Bowne
Anna (d. of James 3d)
23,
25
20
Bowne
Anna (d. of Oba. 2d)
18
17
Bowne
Anna (d. of Jos. )
18
17
Bowne
Anna (d. of David)
18
17
Bowne
Anne
25
24
Bowne
Anne (d. of John Esq.)
26
24
Bowne
Anne (d. of Wm. )
17
8
Bowne
Bartolette E.,
11,
27
31
Bowne
Caroline
26
20
Bowne
Caroline (d. of John)
25
26
Bowne
Catharine (d. of Cap. Jno. )
7
19
Bowne
Catharine (w. of Obad. )
21,
23
20
Bowne
Catharine
25
25
Bowne
Catharine (d. of C. H., )
17,
29
20,
25
Bowne
Catharine (d. of Oba. 2)
18
34
Bowne
Catharine (d. of John)
17, 21,
25
7
Bowne
Catharine (d. of Jos.)
19
15
Bowne
Charles C,
11,
26
15
Bowne
Charles H.,
11,
17
15
Bowne
Charles Jacob
33
14
Bowne
Charles M.,
29
15
Bowne
Charles Wilson
30
14,
15
Bowne
Cornelia
19
15
Bowne
Cornelia (d. of Hon. Jos. G.)
19
30
Bowne
Cornelius
17
14
Bowne
David 11,
18, 25,
26
15
Bowne
David (s. of Joseph)
19
14
Bowne
David (s. of Deter)
18
27
Bowne
Davia J.,
30
26
Bowne
Deborah
7
26
Bowne
Deborah (d. of Sani'l)
25
26
Bowne
Deliverance
18
26
Bowne
Deliverance (Holmes)
18
20,
25
Bowne
Edith
23
22
Bowne
Edith
30
22
Bowne
Edward
24
22
Bowne
Edward S.,
30
27
Bowne
Eleanor
25
38
Bowne, Eleanor
Bowne, Elias
Bowne. Elias
Bowne, Elias I)..
Bowne, Eliza
Bowne, Elizabeth l wife of John)
Bowne, Elizabeth (d. of John)
Bowne. Elizabeth (d. of John H. )
Bowne, Elizabeth
Bowne, Ella
Bowne, Elniira
Bowne, Emanuel K.,
Bowne, Esther
Bowne, Ethel Middlebrook
Bowne, Evelyn
Bowne, Francis
Bowne, 1 Francis It.,
Bowne, Frederic
Bowne, George M .,
Bowne, George W.,
Bowne, George Wesley
Bowne, Gershom
Bowne, Gershom
Bowne, Hannah
Bowne, Hannah (d. of Jos.)
Bowne, Hannah (d. of Win.)
Bowne, Hannah H.,
Bowne, Henry
Bowne, Henry G.,
Bowne, Hilda
Bowne, Hulda
Bowne, Isabel
Bowne. Isabel Marie
Bowne, James 7, 8, 9, 10,
Bowne, James [s. of James]
Bowne, James [s. of John] 10,
Bowne, James [s. of Ohadiah]
Bow me, .lames [s. of Ohadialw;]
Bowne, .lames [s. of James 2d]
Bowne, James [s. of Joseph]
Bowne, James [s. of William]
Bowne, James ().,
Bowne. .lane
Bowne, Jennie G.,
Bowne, Jeremiah E.,
Bowne, ('apt. John
Bowne, ('apt. John 2d 7, 10, 20.
Bowne, John [s. of .lames]
Bow lie. John [s. of ( Hiadiah]
Bowne, John [s. of Thomas]
Bowne, John [s. of David]
Bowne, John [s. of William]
I'.ow ne. John [s. of Samuel]
P.owne, John Addison
p.ow ne, John Deats
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William (of X. Y. )
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William J.
William L.
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Brandon, Sir Thomas
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Bray, Daniel
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Bray, Rev. John
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Bridwell, Frances
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Brokaw, Maria
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Brown, Barbara
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Browne, William
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Bryan, Deborah
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Buckalew, Peter
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Bullen,
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Burns, Mary
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Butcher, Jonathan
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By Hinge, Edward
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Capner, Joseph
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Carman. Deborah
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Carman, Margaret
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Carman, Martha
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Carman, Mary
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Carman, Samuel
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Carr, Sir Robert
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Carroll, John H.
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Carpenter, Elizabeth
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Carteret, Sir George
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Case, Ann
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Case, Catharine
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Case, John Philip
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Chambers, Margaret
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Champneys, Edward
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Cbampneys, John
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Champneys, Mary
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Champneys, Priscilla
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Charles II.
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Chirbury, John
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Churchill, Arabella
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Churchill, Sir Walter
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Clarke, Walter
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Collins, Catharine
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Collins, Francis
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Collins, Sarah
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Conover, Amanda
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Conover, Anne Adelia
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Conover, Augustus
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Conover, Augustus, Jr
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Conover, Charles
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Conover, David
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Conover, George
27,
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Conover, Mary Ellen
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Conover, Patience
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Cooper, • r. Raymond
Cooper, Isabel
Cooper, .Joseph
Cooper, Ronald
Cooper, Thomas
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Cooper. William J.
Corle, Ann
Corle, Samuel
Cornbury, Gov.
Covert, Elizabeth
Covert, Sir Walter
Cowderick, Augustus
Cowderick, Flowreuce M.
Cowderick, Wary E.
Cowdeiick. Maurice
Crawford, Catharine
( raw ford, Esther
Crawford, James (i. ?
Crawford, John
( 'raw ford, William
Crawford, William [2]
Cromwell, (>.,
Cronce, Sarah
Da\ is, Nicholas
Davis, 1'hebe
Dayton, Col.
DeatS, Anna
Deats, Margaret
Deats. Mary
Deats. William
DeBowe, John
DeBow, Margaret
DeBowe, Susanna
Dennis, Joseph
DeReimer, Abraham
DeReimer, Catherine
Dry, Tunis Direckson
Dietrich, Elizabeth A.,
Dietrich, Jacob
Dilts, Hannah
Dilts, Peter
Dodson, Enily
Edmonds, Howard
Edmonds, Lorenzo
Edmonds, Morris
Edward 1 1.
Edward III.
Eick, Ann
Ellis. Jonathan
Ellis, Joseph
Ellis, Capt. Joseph
Ellis, Mary
Ellis, Rebecca
Ellis, Sarah
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Gibbons, Richard
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Hartshorne, Hugh
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Hartshorne, Margaret
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Hartshorne, Richard
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Hartshorne, Robert
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Hartshorne, Thomas
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Hartshorne, William
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Hawk, Margaret
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Hayes, Sarah Jane
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Hedge, Samuel
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Hedge, Fenwick
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Hedge, John
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Hedge, Nathan
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Hedge, Samuel
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Hedge, Samuel Jr.,
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Hedge, William
34
Hendrickson, Daniel
20
Hendrickson, William
21
Henry VIII.
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Herndon, Anrelia
32
Herndon, Francis Marion
32
Herndon, George
32
Herndon, Jeremiah
32
Herndon, Susan
32
Herndon, William
32
Hendershot, Catharine
32
Hill, Frances
10
Hill, Isaac
16,
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Hill, James
10
Hill, Jonathan
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Hill, Jonathan [2]
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Hill, Joseph
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Hill, Martha
16,
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Hill, Martha [Carman]
17
Hill, Mary
16
Hill, Richard
16
Hill, Samuel
16
Hill, Samuel [2]
10
Hill, Sarah
10
Hill, William
16
Hinchman, Mary
16
Hoff, Charity
20
Hoff, Clara May
32
Hofi, William Hall
32
Holbert, James
5
Holcombe, Anna
30
Holcombe, Amos
29
Holcombe, Charles P>.,
29
Holcombe, Ida S.,
19
Holcombe, Lewis
29
Holcombe, Mary A.,
29
Holcombe, Reading
30
Holcombe, Stella M.,
29
Hollingshead, John
Hollingshead, Mary
Hollingshead, William
Holloway, Rebecca Ann
Holmes, Deliverence
Holmes, Jonathan
Holmes, Lydia
Holmes, Obadiah [Judge]
Holmes, Rev. Obadiah
Hoof man, Angie
Hoppock, Elizabeth
Hoppock, Henry
Hoppock, Margaret M.,
Howard, John
Hubbard, James
Huffman, Theodore P.,
Hugg, Margaret
Hultz, Albert R. ,
Hultz, Charles E.,
Hultz, Jobn G.,
Hultz, J. William
Hultz, Laura E. B.,
Hunt, Harriet P.,
Hunt, Peter
Hunt, Wilson
Hunter, Gov.,
James, Duke of York
Jones, Robert
Johnson, Mathias
Johnson, Sadie
Kerr, Andrew B.,
Kerr, Barbara
Kerr, David
Kerr, John
Kelly, Rose
King, Anne Elizabeth
King, Robert E.,
Kirkpatrick, Sarah
Kitch, Frances
Kitch, David
Lair, Anna Augusta
Lair, Garret
Lake, Jane
Lake, Sarah
Lake, Thomas
LaRue, Jane
Layton, Mary
Lee, Eliza
Lee, Hannah M.,
Lee, William T.,
Leeds, Daniel
Lincoln, Abraham
Lincoln, Abraham [Pres. U. S.]
Lincoln, Anne
Lincoln, Hannah [Salter]
Lincoln, Mary
Lincoln, Mordecai
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15
15
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7
7
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Lincoln, Thomas
Lippit, Mary
Livingston, Col.
Lock. Catharine [P.owne]
Lock. Charles
Lock, Charles [2]
Lock, Joseph erre
Longfield, Elizabeth
Lurtin, Thomas
McClary, Charlotte
Mc( lease. John
Mel ; randy. Catharine
Me( rrandy, Nelson
McGrandy, Robert
McPherson, Eliza
Marshall, Susan
Mason. Maria
Mattison, Joseph
Middlebrook, Caroline Crane
Middlebrook, Stephen Allen
Miller, Henry
Miller, Mary
Mitchell. Jaearaiafa
Mitchell. Sarah
Montgomery, William
Moore. Mary
Morford, Thomas
Morgan, Charles
Morgan, James
Morris, Adeline
Morris, Charles
Morris, Gov. Lewis
Moss, Jane
Mott, Deborah [Bowne]
Mott, < rerehoni
Mott. James
Mott, John
Moxden, Phebe
Newbold, Barzillia
Newbold, Margaret
Newbold, Sarah
New by. Mark
Nicolls. Col. Richard
Nicolls. Mary
Ogden, Col.
Opdyoke, Rachel
Oswald, Col.
Patterson. Andrew
Patterson, Austin IL,
Patterson, Ldwanl
Patterson, Ldwanl [Lieut.)
Patterson, Faith
Patterson, Hon. George W.,
Patterson, James
Patterson, John
Patterson, John C.
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Patterson, Joseph
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Patterson, Capt. Thomas
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Pilgee, Mary
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Pittenger, Hannah
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PolhemtlB, Cornelius
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Potts, Belle
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Potts, Elijah
30
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Poppomora,
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Rainear, Lewis B.,
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Rainear, William 1L,
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Reading, Amos T.,
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Reading. Anderson B., 28,
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Reading, Ann
14
20
Reading, Anna
17
20
Reading, Anna Amelia
32
16
Reading, Anna B.,
28
26
Reading, Anne
17
25
Reading, Anne [d. of Gideon]
28
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Reading, Anne [Rowne]
17
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Reading, Anne J.,
28
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28,
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Reading, Arabella [Churchill]
12
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Reading, Asa B.,
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Reading, Cornelia P..,
28
22
Reading, Cornelius L.,
29,
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22
Reading. Daniel
14
20
Reading, Deborah
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Reading, Dorothy
32
20
Reading. Edward Allen
28
20
Reading, Elizabeth
12,
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Reading, Elizabeth [d. of Gov. John]
14
20
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Reading, Ella M.,
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Reading, Ellis
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Reading, Elsie
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Reading. Emeline
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Reading. Lna May
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Reading. Ethel
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25
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17
25
Reading, Francis [s. of John B.]
28,
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Reading. George
14
25
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Reading, < lideon 1"..,
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Reading, Hannah L..
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Reading, Harry
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Reading, Henry
27
Reading, Thomas [s. of ('apt. T.]
16
Reading, Henry P.,
32
Reading, Thomas W.,
17
Reading, Henry S.,
17
28
Reading, William [sheriff]
12
Reading, Howard Carroll
32
Reading, William [s. of John]
12
Reading, Ida
28
Reading, William [s. of Francis]
17
27
Reading, James
16
Reape, William
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12
Reed, Joseph
16
Reading, John [s. of John]
12
Reid, Anna
18
20
Reading, Rev. Dr. John
12
Reid, Catharine
32
Reading, Col. John
12
13
Reid, Helena
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20
Reading, Gov. John
13
14
Reid, Col. John
18
Reading, John [s. of Gov. John]
14
Rhine, Edith Isabel
32
Reading, John B.,
17
28
Rhine, William
32
Reading, John W.,
28,
32
Richardson, Richard
9
Reading, John William
28
Rockafellow, Daniel
30
Reading, John Y.,
29,
32
Rockafellow, Susanna
30
Reading. Joseph Esq.,
14
Rodenbough, Catharine
32
Reading, Capt. Joseph
16,
17
Rue, Priscilla V.,
31
Reading, Joseph [s. of Francis]
17
Rupell, Phebe A.,
32
Reading, Kate
27
Ryerson, Abraham
13
Reading, Kiziah G.,
28
Ryerson, Ann
13
Reading, Lambert
28
Ryerson, Blandina
13
Reading, Leona
32
Ryerson, Elizabeth
13
Reading, Leroy
32
Ryerson, Francis
13
Reading, Leslie M.,
32
Eyerson, Geo. Esq.,
13
Reading, Lily
27
Ryerson, Geogre [2]
13
Reading, Lizzie M.,
28
Ryerson, John
13
Reading, Lloyd F.
32
Ryerson, Luke
13
Reading, Mabel
32
Ryerson, Martin
13
Reading, Mabel C,
28
Ryerson, Martin [2]
13
Reading, Martha
17,
28
Ryerson, Mary
13
Reading, Mary
14
Ryerson, Ryer
13
Reading, Mary [d. of Thomas]
16
Salter, Asher
26,
27
Reading, Mary Alice
32
Salter, Benjamin
30
Reading, Mary Ellen
28,
32
Salter, Clarkson H..
30
Reading, Mary R.,
32
Salter, George R.,
27,
30
Reading, Mary [Ryerson]
14
Salter, Hannah
22
Reading, Mildred
32
Salter, John
21,
27
Reading, Miller K., M. D.,
10, 17,
28
Salter, John
27
Reading, Miller K., Jr.,
32
Salter, John B.,
27,
30
Reading, Minnie
28
Salter, Lillie M.,
30
Reading, Maud C,
28
Salter, Mildred L.,
31
Reading, Nathaniel Esq.,
12
Salter, Raymond
30
Reading, Oscar F.,
17,
28
Salter, Richard
22
Reading, Pearl
32
Salter, Sarah
22
Reading, Rebecca
32
Salter, Thomas
21
Reading, Rebecca [Ellis]
16
Salter, William A.,
31
Reading. Rebecca C,
28
Salter, William L.,
27,
31
Reading, Richard
12
Sands, Mary
18
Reading, Richard [s. of Gov.]
14
Schenck, Garratt
20
Reading, Robert [Rev.]
12
Schenck, Sarah
20,
25
Reading, Robert [Lord]
12
Schout, Anna
13
Reading, Samuel
14
Sea brook, Anna
18
Reading, Sarah
14
Seals, Sarah C,
30
Reading, Sarah [d. of Capt. Thomas]
16
Sellers, Josephene
33
Reading, Thomas
12
Shampanore, Andrew J.,
31
Reading, Capt. Thomas
14, 16,
33
Shanipanore, Andrew L.,
31
44
Shampanore, Dora L. r
Shampanore, Edward R.,
Shampanore, < reorge E.,
Shampanore, Henry [Bowne]
Sharp, Thomas
Shrope, Charles W. r
Shrope, Eva
Shrope. Phebe A..
Shrope, Robert I'...
Shrope, Sylvester V.,
Skelton,
Skillman, Cornelia Maria
Slight, Joseph
Smith, Andrew
Smith, A slier
Smith. Edward
Smith Jasper
Smith, Lawrence
Smith, Mary Ann
Spicer, Mary
Spicer, Samuel
Steelman, [Lieut.]
Still well, John
Stillwell, .Mary [Bowne]
Stillwell, Dr. Richard
stiie, Ann Elizabeth
Stockton, Samuel
Stoker, Mary
Stout, Alice
Stout, Benjamin
Stout, David
Stout, .lames
Stout, John
Stout, Jonathan
stout. Mary
Stout, Penelope
stout. Peter
Stout, Richard
Stout, Richard [2]
Stout, Sarah
Strj ker, Adj. Gen. W. S. y
Stnyvesant, Go* .
Swazy, Elizabeth
Swyn,
Sylvester, Nathaniel
T;nt, Edward
Taylor, Mary
Thackara, Thomas.
Thatcher, Eliza
Thatcher, Aaron
Thatcher, Jonas
Thatcher, Mary
Thatcher. Samuel
Thomas, Amanda
Thomas, Jacob
Thomasse, Lawrence
Throckmorton, John
:., ii.
:?i
Throp, Addie M.
31
Tiger, Amanda
31
Ti<jer, Christopher
:i\
Tiger, Jacob
11. ir>
Tilton. John Jr.
32
Tilton, Patience
33
Tilton, Peter
32
Tisue, Conestina
32
Toner, Isabella
32
Toner, Owen
8
Totraan, John
1!»
Townsend. Sarah
14
Townsend, William B.
26
Trico, Catalina
20
Trieo, Jemmy mis
Trafford, Thomas
l(i
Trout, Sarah
20
Turner, Robert
26
Van L'rackle, John
15
Van Deripe, Mary Ellen
f>, (>
Vandervere, John
24
Van Dyck, Elizabeth
21
Van Princes, Penelope
25> 26
Van Zant, John
25, 20
Van Zant, William
SI
Varnum, Col.
34
Vanghan, Elizabeth
20
Wall, John
s
Walling, Mary E.
s
Webester, Sarah
8
Weiss, Jonas
s
Welch, Mary
8
Wenzel, Anne
8
Wenzel, Etta
8
Wenzel, Join)
8
Wenzel, Mary E.
s
Wenzel. William
i, 8, 9
West, Eliza
s
West, Sarah
s
Whitlock, Thomas
11
Willetts, Townsend
5
Willever, Eliza Z.
20
Willever, Mary L.
12
Willever, I [enry .1.
6
Williams, Thomas
s
Williamson. Elizabeth
•20, 23
Williamson, Ira
11
Wilson, Sarah
28, :',->
Wine, Alice
.",.->
Wine, William
35
Winter, Andrew
:'„->
Winter, Andrew [2]
35
Winter, Ann
•.'?
Winter, Catharine
•ii
Winter, James
20
Winter, Rachel
8. 9
Winter. < >badiah
19
27
27
27
6
21
9
:::;
•2!)
•20
5
28
28
13
13
14
16
14
15
1"
20
32
21
•20
s
30
30
10
28
2*>
•25
30
:;i
:;:>»
17
•-'7,
31
27.
;u
27.
31
27
30
32
5
•20
29
31
::i
■;■>
2*
28
•JO.
2:1
32
32
■-'1.
•21
21,
•21
21,
■21
•.'1.
24
21,
24
-'1,
24
•21,
24
Wolverton, Elizabeth
Wolverton, Sarah H.
Wothly, John
Young, Abraham
Young, Adam
Young, Eugene
Young, Francis
Young, Frederick
Young, Gertrude
Young, Jacob
Young, John
Young, John W.
Young, Henry
Young, Mary H.
Young, Rutsen
27
Young, Catharine
30
Young, David
25
Young, Eliza [Thatcher]
2M
Young, Elizabeth
28,
35
Young, Johnnes
28
Young, Josiah
28
Young, Margaret
28
Young, Margaritie
28
Young, Mecheld
28,
35
Young, Peter D.,
28,
35
Young, Sarah
28
Zane, Robert
28
Zinc, Caroline
28,
35
28
Zouch, Lord Edward
45
:?5
::r,
35
::.-,
:;i
35
35
34
34
:;r.
35
14
29
12
INDEX TO PLACES.
Aden, Va.
10,
29,
32,
35
Albany, N. Y.,
6
Amboy, N. J.,
18,
25
America, 6, 7, 26,
29,
31,
34,
35
Amsterdam, Holland,
«,
13
Annvell, [Township] N. J.,
12,
H,
16,
35
Aslidown, England,
12
Baptisttown, N. J.,
29
Barnegat, N. J.,
2:?
Beargrass Fort, Ky.,
22
Bergen Co., N. J.,
13
Berks Co., England,
12,
15
Bethlehem [township,] X. J.
35
Bordentown, N. J.,
31
Bowne Station, N. J.,
20
Brooklyn, N. Y.,
13
Bruchkobel, Germany,
27
Buccleugh, Eng.,
33
Buckingham Meeting,
13
Buckinghamshire, England ,
12
Bucks Co., Pa.,
13,
16,
17,
26
Burlington, X. J.,
12,
15
Burlington, Co., N. J.,
15,
20,
23
Bustleton, N. J.,
23
Camden [County,] N. J.,
14,
15
Canterbury, England,
12
Cape May Co., X. J.,
16
Carlisle, England,
34
Castle Valley, Pa.,
17,
29
Cherry ville, X. J.,
11,
26,
27
Chester Co., Pa.,
22
Chester Meeting,
15
Cohancey, X. J.,
7
College of Physicians and Surgeons
S
29
Cokesburg, X. J.,
27
Cooper's Creek, X. J.,
14
Copper Hill, X. J..
32
Crosswicks, X. J.,
Croton, X. J.,
Croyen, England,
Cumberland, England,
Cumberland Co., X. J.,
Delaware Township, X. J.
Denmark,
Dover, England,
Dover Castle, England,
Dublin, Ireland,
Durham,
East Xew Jersey,
Elizabeth, X. J.,
Ellisburg, X. J.,
England, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
Essex Co., Mass.,
Europe,
Ewing, X. J.,
Exter, Pa.,
Fen wick Grove, X. J.,
Flemington, X. J., 10, 11, 16,
Fleiuington Baptist Church,
Fort James,
Fort Orange, X. Y.,
Fox Hill, X. J.,
France,
Franklin Township, X. J.,
Freehold, X. J.,
Gravesend, L. I.,
Grays Inn, England,
Germany,
Gloucester, X. J.,
Gloucester Co., X. J.,
Haddon field, X. J.,
Hamilton Square, X. J.,
Hertfordshire,
Heatherne, England,
K)
11
12
33
16
30
12
12
12
14, 15
34
7, 9, 18
27, 31
14, 15
11, 14, 31, 33, 35
5
13
10
22
34
17, 27, 28, 32, 35
11, 27, 32
6
13
27
6, 13
7
18, 19, 22, 25
5, 6
34
27
12, 13
12, 15
14, 15, 16
11
11
22
46
Hereford < '<>., England,
12
1 [ighlands,
23
Hingham, Mass.,
22
Hinghanij England,
22
High Bridge, N. J.,
31
Holland,
13
•27
Holmdel, N. J..
17
21
Holmesbnrg, Pa.,
31
Holy Island Castle, England,
::i
Hopewell, X. J.,
12
Hop River, N. J.,
8
Horsely, England,
33
Hortensia, X. J..
18
Howell Township,
25
Hunterdon Co. X. J., 11, 13,
16,
17,
20,
20,
•27. 28, 29, 30,
31,
:;.-)
Illinois.
26
30,
35
Iowa,
30
[rdington, England,
33
Ireland,
«,
-.'it.
30
1\ v Point, X. J.,
31
Jeffries Creek. .Mass.,
5
Jersey City, X. J.,
30
Lambertsville, X. J.,
27
Lancashire, England,
7
Leicestershire, England,
2:2
Lorn hardy, Italy,
17
London, England,
11.
12,
31
Long Branch, N. J.,
Long Island, X. Y.,
;"
. 6
Louisville, Ky.,
22
Lower Freehold, X. J.,
18,
21,
2o
Massachusetts,
7, 8,
13
Mettler's Mills. X. J.,
17
Middlesex Co.. X. J.,
(i
Middlctown, X. J., 5. 7, 8, !t,
in,
18,
20,
21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Monmouth, X". J.,
22,
26
Monmouth Co., X. ,L, 5, o, 7
10,
11,
17,
L8, 20, 21, •-':;, 25
Montrose, Pa.,
28
Morris Co., N. J.,
10
Mount Amwell, X. .1.,
13
Neuwied, < Germany,
•-'7,
34,
35
Xeshanic Creek, X. .1.,
10
Newark, X. J.,
It)
New Amsterdam, X. V.,
(
13
New Castle Castle, England,
:;::
New England,
5
, o
New Hope Baptist Church,
32
New Jersey, •">, 7, 10, 1 1, l"- ( ,
13,
11.
15,
17,
■2i;, 30, 31, 32, :;::
New Netherlands,
Newport, R. L,
Newton Township, X. J ,
New York,
New York City.
8, lo. 13,
(J, 13
4
1 I. 15
lo, 13, 20
17, in. 28
Niddry Castle. Scotland,
Norfolk Co., England,
Northumberland, England,
Nottinghamshire, England,
Ocean Co., X. J.,
( Oilman, 111.,
( lystcr Lay, L. I.,
Paris, France,
Pennsylvania,
Peoria, ill.,
Perth Amboy, X. J.,
Pequanock, X. J.,
Philadelphia, Pa.,
Portland Point. N. J.,
Pralhille, X. J.,
Preston, England,
Princeton College, X. J.,
Prince William Co., Va.,
Quakertown, N. J.,
Quebec, Canada,
Reading, England,
Reading Mills, X. J.,
Rehoboth,
Remish, Prussia,
Rhode Island,
Bingoes, N. J.,
Rochelle, France,
Rosamond, 111.,
Salem, Mass.,
Salem, N. J.,
Salem Co., N. J.,
Sandy Hook,
Sandy Point,
Sandy Ridge, X. J.,
Saxon tow n, Germany,
Schooley's Mountain, N. J.,
Scotland,
Sergeantsville, X. .1.,
Sheffield, England,
Shrewsbury, X. J.,
Somerset Co., N. .1,,
Somerville, X. J.,
South Amboy, X. J.,
Springfield, Pa.,
Springfield, Kv.,
Stanford ham,
stanton Hall, England,
Stanton Manor, England,
Stover's Mill,
Suffolk Co.. England,
Sussex, England,
Sussex Co., X . .1.,
Syracuse, X. V.,
Telford, Pa.,
Tennent, X. .1.,
Tewkesbury Township, X. .1.
Thornsbury, England,
11, 17, 22,
7, 9,
17
22
3,3, 34
8
(i
20
22
13
22
35
7, 20
13
29,
• ).,
25
l!>
7
19
2!), 32
17. 32
10
12. 1
0, 10, 20,
1L
17,
-,, :;i
17
7
27
13
35
13
26
5, 7
>, 10
33
8
2(1
33
27
30
31
23
9
13
34
21
2!
22
33
:::;
33
17
12
:v.\
16
2! I
33
19
27
34
47
Trenton, N. .1., 6, 8, 10, 11, 2
6, 27,
30,
31
Unionville, N. J.,
28
University of Cambridge,
12
Vallc.v View Church, Va.,
32
Virginia,
32
Waddiagton, England,
33
Wallabont, L. I.,
13
Walnut Grove,
13,
14,
1(3
Warren Co., N. J.,
29
Warwickshire, England,
Washington Co., Ky.,
Washington, I). C,
Westfield, N. J.,
Westmoreland, England,
West New Jersey,
White Hall, N. J.,
Whitehorse, England,
Wickloe, Ireland,
Wolfenbuttel, Germany,
Yorkshire. England,
22
10
17, 18,
26
34
13, 14,
15
::i
12
14
27
5, 16,
23
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