Sussex County, Delaware - History: Jefferson Family History ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Mary Hosea Rimlinger - MARYLHR@aol.com February 2, 2001 ************************************************************************ I transcribed the following information from 103 index cards from the JEFFERSON Genealogical Surname File housed at the Delaware History Center. These 3x5 cards, typed and hand-written, contain a great deal of information. The card numbers were assigned by me, not the History Center, in an effort to keep them straight. Sorry, names aren't in alphabetical order. Good Luck! - Mary Hosea Rimlinger Delaware History Center 505 Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 655-7161 Card 1 Will of Polly S. JEFFERSON probated 9-8-1863, Public Archives, Dover DE. Information courtesy of Mrs. C.S. Moffett, Lexington, KY Cyrus S. JEFFERSON (son) Sabra C. JEFFERSON (granddaughter) William J. JEFFERSON (grandson) John W.(arren) JEFFERSON (son) Anna E. JEFFERSON (granddaughter) Card 2 JEFFERSON, Donald E. of Federalsburg, married Miss Esther E. CONDON of East New Market, on October 11, 1919 at Easton Pars. By Rev. W.L. White (News. Clipping, no source, the year of 1919 added by hand) Card 3 JEFFERSON, Dorcas A. (d. 10-10-1940). Wife of Frank Ware JEFFERSON (1843-1897) --- see his card. Children: Frank Ware JEFFERSON, Jr. b. 8-13-1882. William Boulden JEFFERSON, b. 9-24-1889, d. 10-26-1890. See Jefferson folder. Card 4 JEFFERSON, Eleanor Jane (Miss) Married Leonidas DODSON on January 20, 1846 by Rev. James Allen. Both were from St. Michaels. Card 5 JEFFERSON, Elihu - born around 1750 m. Naomi _______. Son of Richard and Mary JEFFERSON (d. after 1780) (See card) Father of Ephraim JEFFERSON (1788-1844) See card. Jefferson Folder, loose material written May 6, 1869. Card 6 JEFFERSON, Elihu. (s. probat. Middletown Ch. Feb. 15, 1880, T.E. Martindale. Dropped. JEFFERSON, Elihu, Sheriff of N.C. Co 1838 Chart drawn by W.B. Wiggins for Robert L. Armstrong, 1873 Card 7 JEFFERSON, James. May 17, 1829 married at Elkton on Sunday evening, May 17 by the Rev. Wm. Rider, Elihu JEFFERSON, Est. to Miss Ann JAMES, both of New Castle County. Del. Gazette May 26, 1829; Del. Register, May 30, 1829. Card 8 JEFFERSON, Elihu - sale D.S. - will be executed to sale by way of Public auction, in Thursday, the 11th day of Feb. A.D. 1875, at 12 o'clock, ...the following described lands and tenements, being the Real Estate of Elihu JEFFERSON, dec'd. . . . situated in the town of New Castle, County of New Castle, and the State of Delaware. Ann Jefferson, William H. Jefferson, executors, or by George Gray, Esq., their Atty Daily Gazette, Feb. 3, 1875. Card 9 JEFFERSON, Elizabeth joined Drawyer's Presbyterian Church, May 28, 1858. Dismissed to Port Penn, March 28, 1878. Card 10 JEFFERSON, Elizabeth (Negro) m. 1848, June 10 to George JACKSON (Negro) Card 11 JEFFERSON, Emma R., dau. of Elijah J. of Kent Co., DE, married Isaac FARIES of Smyrna, on Feb. 15, 1870 in Bethel Ch. Near Cheswold by Rev. William Urie. (Kelso Meth. Records) Card 12 JEFFERSON, Emma W. - (Mt.?) Zion Ch., Nassau Ct. 1848 on confession of faith. F.C. Louhoff. Card 13 JEFFERSON, Enos H. married at Marcus Hook on Sept. 14, 1848 by Rev. Stephen Townsend, Enos H. JEFFERSON of Wilmington to Miss Susannah FORD of Baltimore. Del. Gazette, Sept 29, 1848; Blue Hen's Chicken, Sept 29, 1848. Card 14 JEFFERSON Tax List, Sch. P. 1336 Sussex Co. 1785 Hundred: Dagsboro Job, Elihu, Widow, John Card 15 JEFFERSON, (Miss), b. Oct 22, 1878, dau of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas H. JEFFERSON married Jacob Edwards ROGERS, b. Feb 27, 1875 on Oct. 21, 1896 at her parents home at Shortly near Georgetown by Rev. C.A. Grice. 50th Anniversary news clip. Georgetown, DE Oct 23, 1946. Their sons are Linden R(ogers), Carl R(ogers) and Merrill R(ogers). Kelso Meth. Records Card 16 JEFFERSON, A.H. m. Miss Sarah V. FRAZIER on Feb. 19, 1879 by E.P. Aldred. Card 17 JEFFERSON, Albert Howard (1847-1941), b. 9-18-1847, son of Joshua (1804-1857) and Sarah (d. 1855) JEFFERSON. Married Sarah V. FRAZIER JEFFERSON who died Oct. 15, 1936. Children: Cora b. 11-21-1870, d. 11-23-1870; May Claudia b. 3-17-1873 (Mrs. Oscar J. PALMER) Her husband died April 15, 1928; Frank Albert JEFFERSON b. 10-17-1875. (Jefferson Family Folder, Family Bible Records) Card 18 JEFFERSON, Ann - Mrs. Ann Jefferson dismissed to join Port Penn Church, August 6, 1837. (Drawyer's Pres. Church Records) Card 19 JEFFERSON, Ann Craven (1794-1883) widow of John BALL. M. 8-12-1827 to Samuel JEFFERSON (1791-1872). See card. Children listed on card of Samuel Jefferson. Card 20 JEFFERSON-BUTLER JEFFERSON, Asa W. married in Georgetown, Dec. 28, 1847 by Rev. Jonathan R. Torbert, Mr. Asa W. JEFFERSON to Miss Elizabeth BUTLER, both of Sussex, DE. (Del. Gazette, Jan. 5, 1848) Card 21 JEFFERSON-SPICER Betsy SPICER m. John JEFFERSON, Jr. (d. before 1834) of Nanticoke Hd., Sussex Co.,Del., daughter of John SPICER (d. before 1834) and his wife Polly of Sussex County. (See John Spicer card.) Her will, probated Sept 8, 1853, mentions five children and eight grandchildren. See list on John JEFFERSON, Jr. card. Will in Public Archives, Dover, Del.) Card 22 JEFFERSON, Caroline died at Smyrna on Thurs. morning, Sept 5. Caroline JEFFERSON, eldest daughter of Rev. Ephraim and Rebecca JEFFERSON. (Del. Gazette, Sept. 10, 1833) Chr. Adv. Nov. 15, 1833) Kelso Records Card 23 JEFFERSON, Caroline Humphrey died 8-17-1845. Second wife of Frank Ware Jefferson (1843-1897) Card 24 JEFFERSON, Charles, son of Judge C.H. JEFFERSON m. Miss Maggie BOWERS of Queen Anne Co., Dec. 29, 1896 at Union Church by William P. Compton. (Kelso Meth. Records) Card 25 JEFFERSON, Charles H. married Maggie HILL, both of Kent Co., Del. On April 30, 1873 at home of bride's father, by Rev. J.A.B. Wilson, assisted by Rev. C.W. Prettyman. (News clip, no source. 1873 added) Card 26 JEFFERSON, William Henry d. November 29th at New Castle, Del, in the 31st year of his age. Funeral from the Pres. Church in New Castle, on Saturday, Dec. 2, and 2:30 pm. Friends of the deceased are invited to attend without further notice. (Wil. Daily Commercial, Fri., Dec.1, 1876) Card 27 JEFFERSON, William S. of Blades, died in Lewes on Sept. 20, 1945 at age 84, born at Concord, son of late Siras and Elizabeth JEFFERSON. Burial at Blades Cemetery. Survived by wife and dau. Mrs. Joseph Willey. (Obit. Seaford Del., Sept, 20, 1945 (added)) In Blades Church files. Kelso Meth. Records Card 28 JEFFERSON, William M., son of Warren JEFFERSON nr. Concord, Del. D. May 20 (22), 1839. (Chr. Adv. June 21, 1838, 176-2) (Kelso Meth. Records.) Card 29 JEFFERSON, William M. - Lewes - Sch. 1227 1887 kept the Virden House, well kept, large patronage. This was the former U.S. House built 1847, enlarged 1879 by Henry VIRDEN. Card 30 JEFFERSON, Purnell Tindall, baptized 1821 by Rev. I.W.K. Handy. Son of Saml. JEFFERSON (Drawyer's Pres. Church Records) Card 31 JEFFERSON, Ray. B. 7-7-1903, parents _______ and __________. (Asbury M.E. Church Records, Wilmington) Card 32 JEFFERSON, Ralph m. April 3, 1909 in Smyrna (?) by Robert Watt. (See "Marriages") Card 33 JEFFERSON, Rebecca S. d. June 6, 1869. Mrs. Rebecca S. Jefferson, widow of the late Rev. Ephraim Jefferson, was born in New Castle County, Del., Sept. 17, 1791 and died at the residence of her son-in-law Thomas S. CARROW, Esq. (See also Ephraim Jefferson cards) (Smyrna Times, Wed., June 23, 1869) Card 34 JEFFERSON, Richard (d. after 1780). Will made January 2, 1780, mentions wife, Mary, and the following children: Warren, Job (1747-1828), Rhoda (ENNIS), Elihu, John Jr. (d. 1825), Elizabeth, Ede, Richard, and Joshua (1767-1843). Places mentioned include: Poplar Island, Poplar, Jefferson's Lot, Hog Quarter, Good Luck, Little Neck, and Hutchsons Addition. (Will: Public Archives, Dover, Del. Information courtesy of Mrs. C.S. Moffett, Lexington, Kentucky, March 30, 1962) Card 35 JEFFERSON, Richard - Sch. 1295 1741 received a grant of 253 A. called Poplar Ridge, on Tuskey (Turkey) Branch. This is now the home of Miles MESSICK, called Pleasant Plain, 1888. Card 36 JEFFERSON, Richard - Sch. 1208 Patent to land of Georgetown Almshouse site, granted May 28, 1759; bought from Warren JEFFERSON, exchange in 1800. Card 37 JEFFERSON Robert m. March 4, 1835 by the Rev. Jonathan R. Torbert, to Miss Mary JEFFERSON near Georgetown, Del. (Del. Gazette, March 13, 1835) Card 38 JEFFERSON, Ruth Hester dau of Charles H. married Harry TUCKER, both of Queen Anne Co., on Oct. 24, 1906 by Rev. O.T. Baynard. (Kelso Meth. Records) Card 39 JEFFERSON, Samuel, an Elder, dismissed to Port Penn Church August 6, 1837. (Drawyer's Pres. Church) Card 40 JEFFERSON, Joseph m. on Tuesday, June 19 by Rev. Jonathan Torbert, to Miss Sarah JEFFERSON, dau. of Mr. Job Jefferson all of Sussex county. (Del. Gazette, July 1, 1834) Card 41 JEFFERSON, Sarah, wife of John Jefferson (1804-1857) died 10-15-1855. Children listed on John Jefferson's card. Card 42 JEFFERSON, Sarah, wife of Albert Howard Jefferson (1847-1941) died Oct. 15, 1936. Three children listed on husband's card. Card 43 JEFFERSON, Sarah E. (BRYAN) Born Sarah E. Bryan on Nov. 11, 1847, died Dec. 5, 1887. Buried next to Weightman and Mariah Ann BRYAN in White's Chapel M.E. Church yard near Overbrook, Del. (See Byan Folder "B") Card 44 JEFFERSON, Sarah F. m. to David HALL of Sussex, Del. D. April 14, 1840. (Chr. Av. May 29, 1840) She the ward of Warren JEFFERSON. (Kelso Meth. Records) Card 45 JEFFFERSON, Thos. Mulford Thos. Mulford JEFFERSON, son of Saml. Jefferson, baptized August 7, 1836. Rev. I.W.K. Handy. (Died in 1839 - Del. Hist. And Gen. Recall I, No.3, p.6) Drawyer's Pres. Church Records Card 46 JEFFERSON, Thomas P. J.P. 1851 Sch. 1212 Sussex County Civil List, Sch. P. 1810-1815 Card 47 JEFFERSON, Warren 1794 Trustee, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Georgetown, Sch. 1245 Jefferson, Warren sold 401 acres of land in Broadkill for almshouse 1793 present almshouse property; title not perfected until 1809. Property originally taken up by Richard Jefferson, 1759. Card 48 JEFFERSON, Warren Sch. 1210 Civil List, Sussex Sheriff, 1832 1840 Seaford NW Folk (?) Hundred Sch. 1303 Card 49 JEFFERSON, Warren Suicide on May 4, 1848 . . . citizen of Sussex County. . .member of the State Senate . . . 1840 Democratic Candidate for Governor . . shot himself through the heart . . . temporary derangement of the mind. (Details in May 9 issue, corrections in May 26. (Del. Gazette, May 12, 1848) Card 50 JEFFERSON, Warren Sch 1258 1785 Tax List, Broadkill Hd. Card 51 JEFFERSON, Warren (son of John and Nancy JEFFERSON of Nanticoke Hd. Sussex Co., Del. See John Jefferson, Sr. Card. Children: John C. Jefferson (1813-1846, d. Nov. 23) Isaac P. Jefferson (1815-1849) d. Feb. 10, 1849)- last surviving son. John and Isaac died at father's home. William M. Jefferson (d. May 1838) in Concord, Del. Sarah F. Jefferson Hall (m. David Hall) d. April 14, 1840. Sources: Del. Gazette (Warren, Isaac and John C. Jefferson) (Methodist Church Records.) (Sarah and Wm. Jefferson) Card 52 JEFFERSON, William Memoir. Christ. Advocaate 1838, 176 col. 2 (of Concord, Del.) Card 53 JEFFERSON, William F. of Smyrna, Del., d. Aug. 21, 1854. (Christ. Adv. No.9, 1854,180-3) (Kelso Meth. Records.) Card 54 JEFFERSON William m. Leah Jane INGRAM, both of Sussex Co., Del. Jan. 2, 1851 in Milford by Rev. T.P. McColley. (Del. Gazette, Man 14, 1851) Card 55 JEFFERSON, Lewis, railroad man, age 25, of Clayton, married Lizzie ADAMS of Farmington, age 18 on September 30, 1885 by Rev. Thom. E. Martindale. Card 56 JEFFERSON, Lillie W(?). (age 24) of Milton married George Asa GRAY (age 26), stock clerk of Georgetown, Dec. 31, 1925 at 7:30 p.m. by E.W. McDowell. Card 57 JEFFERSON, Maggie A. married Aaron B.M. ENNIS, both of Dagsboro Hd., Dec. 31, 1865 by Rev. David Dodd. (Kelso Meth . Church Records.) Card 58 JEFERSON, Mary (d. after 1780) wife of Richard Jefferson (will made Jan. 2, 1780 Will of Richard Jefferson, Public Archives, Dover. Card 59 JEFFERSON, Purnell, aged 60 died May 9, 1851 at Port Penn. (Del. Gazette, May 20, 1851) Card 60 JEFFERSON, Mary - married on March 4, 1835 by Rev. Jonathan Torbert. Mr. Robert Jefferson to Miss Mary Jefferson near Georgetown, Del. (Del. Gazette, March 13, 1835) Card 61 JEFFERSON, Mary married to John H. CANNON June 24, 1833 (Asbury M.E. Records) Card 62 JEFFERSON, Mary S. m.probat. Middletown Ch., Mar. 4, 1880. Full member Sept. 12, 1880. U.L.S.M. Removed to Smyrna Church with certif.. Card 63 JEFFERSON, N. Sch. 1249 18(6?)7 now owns some of Penn's Manor, 10,400 acres Cedar Creek Hundred, surveyed 1735. Card 64 JEFFERSON, Nancy (d. after 1825) wife of John Jefferson, Sr. of Nanticoke Hnd., Sussex Co., Del. According to his will probated July 19, 1825. (See his card for children) Card 65 JEFFERSON, Nora L. born Nov. 24 1893 of John R. and Mollie A. Jefferson was bapt. Feb. 19, 1894 at home, Leipsic C. by T.C. Smoot Card 66 JEFFERSON, Olive ("Ollie") C. s.probat. Felton Church March 2, 1890. E.C. MacNichol. Full member Oct. 12, 1890. Removed by letter 1908. An Olive Jefferson married H. Frank FAIRBANK on Dec. 20, 1899 at home, Philadephia, by N.O. Gibson. Card 67 JEFFERSON, Otis P. supplies Cheswold Minutes 1925, Rec. on Trial Minutes 1926; Deacon and full minutes 1930; Elder minutes 1932. Changed to Chesapeake City. (Christ. Adv. 1932, 898-3. Washington College 1928.) Card 68 JEFFERSON, Paynter m. to Nancy BURTON 1830. Lewes Pres. Church Records Card 69 JEFFERSON, Philetus and wife, Laura M. DAVIS mar. June 1916. Both of Federalsburg. Card 70 JEFFERSON, John Sch 1209 List of Trustees of the Poor, Sussex Co., Del. 1809, 1812, 1814 1804 - Robert BOYCE sold land for Concord M.E. Church to John JEFFERSON, Elijah MOORE, etc. Sch. 1291 Card 71 JEFFERSON, John died August 27, 1938 (date added). Born near Georgetown and lived most of his life in Del. Burial in Blades Cem. Survived by wife, Millie, brother William Jefferson and sister Mrs. Martha CROWLEY. Obit. - no souce, Aug. 27, 1938 added. (Blades Church files) Card 72 JEFFERSON, John Leighton - Zion Church, Cassau Ct., 1948 on confession of faith. F.C. Louhoff. (Kelso Meth. Records) Card 73 JEFFERSON, John Warren (d. abt. 1853) probably the son of John and Betsy S. Jefferson. See card. M. (1) Mary Adaline MORRIS (d. abt 1845/6). Children: Anna E. Jefferson, John Jefferson (1840/42-1862 at Bull Run), Thomas Edgar Jefferson b. Feb. 1844 at Crossroads, Del. Married (2) Elizabeth LYNCH; children all born in or near Concord, Del. Were: James Warren Jefferson b. Dec. 14, abt 1847; Samuel Mitchell Jefferson b. July 28, 1849 in Kent County, Mary Adaline b. March 13/14, c. 1851. (Information from Mrs. C.S. Moffett, Lexington, Ky., a desc. Of Samuel Mitchell Jefferson. Card 74 JEFFERSON, John C., (son of Warren) died at the residence of his father, Warren Jefferson, near Concord on Monday, Nov. 23 1846. John C. Jefferson was aged 35 years, 7 mos. and 13 days. (Del. Gazette, Dec. 15, 1845) Card 75 JEFFERSON, Joshua (1767-1843) b. Oct 17, 1767; d. Mar. 13, 1843; m. Jan 14, 1789 to Eunice TINDALL, b. June 2, 1772; d. Dec. 27, 1848. Their children: (1) Gilly Jefferson, born 10 Feb 1790, died 30 June, 1793. (2) Purnel Jefferson, born 17 March, 1792, died 09 May 1851. (3) Nancy Jefferson, born 27 October, 1794, died ?. (4)Samuel Jefferson born 02 Sept, 1797, died ?. (5) James Jefferson, born 07 Dec. 1799, died 17 Feb. 1840. (6) Elihu Jefferson, born 14 June, 1802, died ?. (7) John Jefferson born 02 Sept, 1804, died 02 October, 1857, age 54, wife Sarah. (8) Mary Jefferson, born 03 Nov., 1808, died ? (9) Susan Jefferson, born 13 Nov, 1816, died 1892. (Jefferson Family Folder, p.1, Family Bible Record, p.1) Card 76 JEFFERSON, Letitia m. James D. BOGGS, both of Kent County, Del., Feb. 19, 1868 by William B. Gregg (Kelso Meth. Ch. Records.) Card 77 JEFFERSON, Joseph Lincoln, p. 205 Christmas, 1834. First performance of the Wilmington Theatre Company at 6th and Shipley Sts. Failed in five years. Theatre building demolished, but in the first years the mother and half brother of Joseph Jefferson played here and he himself attended a school on Orange Street between 5th and 6th. (No source given) Delaware Guide, p. 147 says the Grand Opera House opened 1871, 9th and Market under management of Proster and Soulier of New York. Edwin BOOTH, the JEFFERSONS, MODJESKAM, NEILSON, OLCOTT, DeWOLFE, HOPPER, and many other notable actors appeared here. Card 78 JEFFERSON, Joseph - put on a skit, "Our Japanese Embassy", when the Japanese delegation came to America. Arrived in Washington, May 14, 1860. Admiral Samuel duPont had charge of the 3 commissioners, who were accompanied by 74 other Japanese. (New Yorker Magazine, Jan 24, 1943) Card 79 JEFFERSON, Joshua Rider, baptized 1824, son of Samuel Jefferson. (Drawyer's Pres. Ch. Records) Card 80 JEFFERSON, (MissO Lenore M. - domestic science teacher in Federalsburg High School, dau. of Thomas Jefferson, married Hayward HIGNUTT, assistant postmaster at Federalsburg, son of W.Thomas HIGNUTT on Jan 1, 1916 by Rev. F.C. McSorley at the bride's home. (News. Clipping, no source) Card 81 JEFFERSON, Ephraim (1788-1844) Reverend. Born 16 October, 1788, died 1844. Son of Elihu and Naomi Jefferson. Married 03 August, 1814 Rebecca S. FRANCIS (17 Sept, 1791-06 June, 1869), grandson of Richard and Mary Jefferson. (See their card) Father of Caroline Jefferson (d. Sept. 5, 1833) at Smyrna, Del. (See card.) Source: loose material in the Jefferson Folder, written June 6, 1869. Statement of Frank Ware Jefferson, Jr. that his grandfather, Joshua Jefferson (1767-1843) was a brother of Elihu Jefferson and the family Bible of this branch belongs to Miss Ann Dungan, New Castle, Delaware. Card 82 JEFFERSON, Eunice Tindall b. June 2, 1772, died Dec. 27, 1846, married Joshua Jefferson Jan. 14, 1789. Nine children are listed on Joshua Jefferson's card. (Kelso Meth. Ch. Records) Mrs. Eunice Jefferson, wid. Of Joshua Jefferson, Jr. of Cantwell's Bridge died Dec. 27, 1846. (Chris. Adv., March 31, 1952) Card 83 JEFFERSON, Eunice - dismissed to Port Penn, March 28, 1878. Joined Drawyer's Church on May 20, 1858. (Drawyer's Church Records.) Card 84 JEFFERSON, Frank Ware born 26 May, 1843, died 03 Sept, 1897; son of John (1804-1857) and Sarah (d. 1855) Jefferson. Married (1) Dorcas A. Jefferson (d. 10 October, 1940). Children: Frank Ware Jefferson born 13 August, 1882 and William Boulden Jefferson born 29 Sept., 1889, died 26 October, 1890. Married (2) Caroline Humphrey Jefferson, died 17 August, 1945. (Jefferson Family Bible Records.) Card 85 JEFFERSON, Gladys Mae m. Thomas Burton BOWDEN, July 8, 1939. News. Clip: "Laurel, Del., July 18 - Miss Gladys Mae Jefferson, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jefferson of Seaford and Mr. Thomas Burton Bowden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sadie Bowden of Greenwood, were married at Mt. Pleasant Methodist parsonage by the Rev. J.C. Handy. The couple was accompanied by Mr. And Mrs. Joseph HILL of Seaford." (Kelso Meth. Ch. Records) Card 86 JEFFERSON, George Robert July 28, 1833 - Jan 2, 1890, Baltimore Conference Minutes of M.E. Church, 1890. Born in Talbot Co., Maryland Card 87 JEFFERSON, Gussie T. S. proba. Raymond's Ch., Nov. 8, 1896. C.P. Futcher. Card 88 JEFFERSON, Helen W.-Grace Church, Wilmington, June 4, 1944; 106 W. 35th Street. Card 89 JEFFERSON, Isaac P. (1814-1849 Sch. 1290 Postmaster, Town of Concord, Broad Creek Hundred Card 90 JEFFERSON, Isaac P. died at his residence near Concord, Del. On the 16th inst. Isaac P. Jefferson, the only surviving son of the late lamented Warren Jefferson, in the 34th year of his age. (Blue Hen's Chicken, Feb. 23, 1849) See Warren Jefferson card. Card 91 JEFFERSON, Jacob, 34, laborer, married Mary F. TILLER, 27, both of Middletown (colored) on Sept 4, 1884 by Rev. Adam Stengle. (Kelso Meth. Ch. Records) Card 92 JEFFERSON - READ Married in Philadelphia by the Rev. George Chandler on Jan. 16, 1834 Mr. James Jefferson to Miss Sarah Ann READ, both of Port Penn. (Del. Gazette, Jan 21, 1834) Card 93 JEFFERSON, James Everett Zion Church, Nassau Ct., 1948 on confession of faith. F.C. Louhoff. Card 94 JEFFERSON, Jerome D. married Virgie A. WILLIAMS. Bride attended by sister, Miss Eva Williams, November 1914 by Thomas E. TERRY at bride's home in Federalsburg. Card 95 JEFFERSON, Jesse Sch. 1344 ND Early schoolmaster, Baltimore Hundred Card 96 JEFFERSON, Job died at his residence near Georgetown on July 20, 1826. Job Jefferson, aged 81...10 children, 56 grandchildren, 19 great, great grandchildren, an aged widow ..... lived together 57 years. (Del. Gazette, August 5, 1828) Card 97 JEFFERSON, John (1803-1857) born 02 Sept. 1804, died 02 October, 1857, married Sarah ________ (who died 1855). Son of Joshua Jefferson (1767-1843) and Eunice Tindall Jefferson (1772-1846). Children: (1) Frank Ware Jefferson born 26 May, 1848, died 03 Sept., 1897. (2) Eugene Hall Jefferson born 08 Mar. 1845, died 05 Dec. 1929. (3) Albert Howard Jefferson, born 18 Sept., 1847, died 03 Mar, 1941. (4) Helen O. Jefferson, born 21 Sept. 1850, died 11 August, 1851. (5) J(ohn) Percival Jefferson, born 11 March, 1852, died 02 Sept, 1932. Grandchildren: See Frank Ware Jefferson and Albert Howard Jefferson cards. (Jefferson Family Folder) Card 98 JEFFERSON, John Sch. 1290 1809 owned lot in Broad Creek Hd., Town of Concord. Michael STEWART and John Jefferson had an interest in the store and mill. Card 99 JEFFERSON, John, Sr. (died 1825), probably son of Richard and Mary Jefferson ---see cards. Will of John Jefferson, Sr. of Nanticoke Hundred probated July 19, 1825 mentions his wife, Nancy, and the following sons: (1) JOHN JEFFERSON, died before 1834 - see his card. (2) WARREN JEFFERSON, d. 1848, see his card. (3) SAMUEL JEFFERSON (1791-1872) - see his card. Also mentions EUNICE MORGAN (probably a married daughter), Hales SPICER (apparently a neighbor) and HETTY JEFFERSON (apparently a relative). Will of John Jefferson, Sr., Public Archives, Dover, Del. Courtesy of Mrs. C.S. Moffett, of Lexington, Kentucky, March 30, 1962. Card 100 JEFFERSON, John Jr. (died before 1834) - probably a son of John and Nancy JEFFERSON, Nanticoke Hundred ---see cards. Married Betsy SPICER, dau. of John and Polly SPICER, Sussex. Her will probated Sept. 8, 1863 mentions the following children and grandchildren: Nancy G. HUBBARD (dau.), Elizabeth A. Hubbard SWAIN (a granddaughter), Miranda Hubbard MARVEL (a granddaughter), Polly S. Jefferson TEAGUE (a daughter), Sarah E. TEAGUE (a granddaughter), Marthy A. TEAGUE (a granddaughter), Lewis S. JEFFERSON (son), and Theophilus S. JEFFERSON (a grandson). Card 101 JEFFERSON, John and STEWART, Michael Sch. 1290 (after 1800) had an interest in Concord Mills, Broad Creek Hundred before 1816. WHITE and DOUGHERTY next. CARD 102 JEFFERSON, John Sch. 1296 1796 - owned 234 ac. Nanticoke Hd. 1804: Robert BOYCE sold land to John JEFFERSON, Elijah MORGAN, etc. for Concord M.E. Church Card 103 JEFFERSON, Nancy TINDALL married August 20, 1823 to John HOSEA in Portsville, Delaware. (DAR Mag., 1-1823, p. 36)