Monmouth County NJ Archives Biographies.....Chadwick, Francis 1813 - 1882 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nj/njfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 Author: Mary Depue Ogden, Editor (1917) CHADWICK, Francis, Man of Enterprise. Second to none in his public-spirited loyalty to Red Bank, Francis Chadwick, for years one of the leading business men and citizens of that town, deserves particular mention among the founders and builders of that prosperous municipality. The Chadwicks came to New England in 1630, and it is to the founder of the family there that Governor Winthrop alluded when he wrote of "My friend, John Chadwick, son of him who was Governor of Bermuda, a godly gentleman." By the marriage of Francis Chadwick, of the third American generation, to Huldah Taber, descent is traced from Francis Cooke, of the "Mayflower," and through the marriage of Taber Chadwick, of the fifth American generation, to Deborah Longstreet, descent is traced from the ancient Dutch family of Van Langstraaten (Longstreet), founded by "Dirck Stoffels," the immigrant to America in 1657. Through the marriage of Francis Chadwick, of Red Bank, to Margaret Ann Parker, his children trace to George Parker, who came to New England in 1635. These families—Chadwick, Taber and Parker—were all of distinguished and ancient lineage, all bore arms, and were early in New England, later in Monmouth county, New Jersey, where they have numerous descendants. The Chadwicks fought in the Revolution with the New Jersey troops of the Continental Line, and held rank grading from captain to lieutenant-colonel. Some of them were killed in battle, but all fought valiantly, and, when peace came, aided in establishing the strong civil government that followed independence. The various lines of ancestry of Francis Chadwick will be outlined in this review, with the Parker line of his children. Chadwick Arms: Gules, charged with a small shield argent, between eight martlets of the same. Crest: A lily, stalked and leaved vert. Motto: In Candore Dec us. The name Chadwick points to Saxon origin, and is both ancient and honorable, numerous in certain parts of England, Rochdale Parish, Lancastershire, the early seat. The most remote ancestor of Francis Chadwick of whom authentic records are found and from whom descent can be traced, is Nicholas de Chadwick, who died in 1445. From him sprang John Chadwick, one time Governor of Bermuda, whose son, John Chadwick, was the founder of the American family. John Chadwick, born in England, in 1670, came to New England in 1692. He married Joanna Reynolds, of Bermuda, settled in Monmouth county, New Jersey, and there died June 20, 1739. His wife died September 20, 1739, only surviving him three months. John, son of John and Joanna (Reynolds) Chadwick, was born March 12, 1713, and died April 18, 1785, killed in battle by the enemies of his country. Although an old man, he fought in Captain John Holmes' company, First New-Jersey Regiment of the Continental Line, his sons all taking a soldier's part in the struggle for independence. John Chadwick was killed by a band of refugees under the notorious Captain James Moody, whom a company of Americans met at Tinton Falls, and after a brief skirmish retired vbefore the superior numbers of the refugees, leaving some of their number prisoners, including John Chadwick. His captors marched him to Black P'oint (Sea Bright), but before the band crossed the river the Americans, having been reinforced by ten men, attempted rescue. Moody so disposed his prisoners that the Americans could not fire upon him without killing their brethren, and succeeded in holding them off. Finally John Chadwick and Lieutenant Aukey Hendrickson broke away, succeeding in joining their friends, and charged with them in another attack. But he had hardly fired his first shot when he fell pierced by a bullet, and almost instantly expired. A truce was allowed between the parties, and the American dead were removed from the field. John Chadwick lived on his own land, near Red Bank. Both he and his wife were members of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church at Shrewsbury, and both are buried in the graveyard of that church. He married Martha Ann Jackson, born December 29, 1713, died October 22, 1799. Children: Elizabeth, born in 1736, died in 1738; William, born in 1738, died in 1815, served throughout the entire period of the Revolution with New Jersey troops; John, born in 1739, died in 1803, also a Revolutionary soldier; Francis, of further mention; Samuel, born in 1743, lost at sea in 1768; Elizabeth, born in 1741, died in 1751; Sarah, born in 1748, died in 1828; Thomas, born in 1750, died in 1781, commissioned captain of Monmouth county militia in 1777, and in 1778 was made a captain of New Jersey State troops; Mary; Jeremiah, born in 1755, first lieutenant of Captain Thomas Chad-wick's (his brother) company, was killed in battle in 1779; Elihu, enlisted as a private in the Third Regiment, New Jersey State Troops, served until June 10, 1782, rising for bravery through all ranks to that of lieutenant-colonel. He, his father, and three of his brothers, fought at the battles of Trenton, Princeton, German-town, Monmouth and Tinton Falls, the last named fought June II, 1779, and all survived until the close of the war. The skirmish in which John Chadwick lost his life was fought seven days after the war was over. Francis, son of John and Martha Ann (Jackson) Chadwick, was born July 18, 1741, died June 13, 1809. He married, November 5, 1764, Huldah Taber, a descendant of Philip and Lydia (Masters) Taber (see Taber line). Francis Chadwick served with his father and brothers in the Revolutionary War, and was one of the prominent men of his day. Among his children was a son, Taber. Taber Chadwick, son of Francis and Huldah (Taber) Chadwick, was born March 7, 1773, died in Red Bank, October 7, 1843. He was a learned member of the Monmouth county bar, conducted a large practice, and was a devout pious man, a pillar of the Methodist Episcopal church. He maintained offices in Red Bank, and from there conducted his legal business. He was a local preacher, taught in the Sunday school, was a class leader and official member of the Red Bank Methodist Episcopal Church, founded several churches, and was known all over the country as well for his deeply religious life as for his legal attainments. He married, November 13, 1804, Deborah Longstreet, born July 25, 1787, died September 14, 1833, descendant of one of the early Dutch families of Flatlands, Long Island. Children: Francis, died young; Richard; Jeremiah, died young; Lydia, married William Parker; Francis, of further mention; Sarah Ann, married Henry B. Parker, long time captain of the steamboat "Sea Bird;" Catherine, married William Taylor; Jeremiah; Deborah, married E. Pintard; Lucinda; and Angeline, married Roger Lewis. The gravestones of Taber and Deborah Chadwick which mark their burial place in Tower Hill Cemetery, Red Bank, are thus inscribed: In Memory of Taber Chadwick who died Oct. 7 1843 aged 70 years 7 months. Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. In Memory of Deborah Second wife of Taber Chadwick who died Sept. 14 1833 aged 46 years I month and 20 days Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Francis Chadwick, son of Taber and Deborah (Longstreet) Chadwick, was born in Red Bank, March 18, 1813, and there died May 31, 1882. He obtained a good education in the common schools, by self-study and reading, but had no inclination for his father's profession, the law. He followed the river and bay for a short time, becoming captain of a schooner conveying freight of various kinds between Red Bank and New York. After his marriage in 1835 he abandoned the river, and from that date until the destruction of his business property by fire, many years later, he was engaged in mercantile life. He was a member of the firm of Parker & Chadwick, conducting a general store, Mr. Chadwick later conducting extensive coal and lumber operations. He also owned a great deal of vessel property, one of his investments being a line running regularly between Red Bank and New York. He prospered abundantly, his various enterprises all proving profitable and ranking among the most important in Red Bank. Later in life he sold his commercial interests and ended his days retired from business cares. He was one of the most progressive and public-spirited men of his day, and aided in every enterprise that promised to advance the interests of his city. His business ability was acknowledged, his uprightness in all things known to all, and the value of his citizenship was ever apparent in the respect and honor in which he was held by those among whom his entire life was spent. He was a Republican in politics, and a strong partisan, aiding to the utmost to advance party interests, but never seeking nor accepting public office for himself. Francis Chadwick and his wife were at first members of the Presbyterian church of Shrewsbury. Later Mr. Chadwick and other members of that church obtained authority to organize the first Presbyterian church in Red Bank, of which he was the leading spirit, both he and his wife being charter members. The little congregation worshipped first in a small hall, but a church edifice was soon begun. As the work progressed and money was needed faster than subscriptions to the building fund were being paid in, Mr. Chadwick advanced the funds to continue the work, never allowing lack of funds to delay the completion of the building, so deep was his interest. As subscriptions were paid, he was reimbursed, but he was a large donor, and to him the founding and upbuilding of the First Presbyterian Church of Red Bank was largely due. He was a member of the board of trustees, and for many years its treasurer, and in addition to his church work was for several years active in the Sunday school. Francis Chadwick married, September 9, 1835, Margaret Ann, daughter of Captain Joseph Parker, of Red Bank, also a descendant of an old English family settled in New Jersey by George Parker, who came to New England in the ship "Elizabeth and Ann," in 1635, later moving to Rumson, Monmouth county, New Jersey, founding there one of the country's most honored families. Children: Richard L., deceased; Captain Joseph P., died in 1914, for many years captain of the "Sea Bird," so well known on the Shrewsbury and in New York waters; Mary H., married Henry Wood (q. v.); Dr. Francis T., a physician and pharmacist of Red Bank and Asbury Park, New Jersey; Alvin, deceased; Margaret, deceased; S. Matilda, now residing with her widowed sister, Mary H. Chadwick Wood. Additional Comments: Extracted from: MEMORIAL CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW JERSEY UNDER THE EDITORIAL SUPERVISION OF MARY DEPUE OGDEN VOLUME III MEMORIAL HISTORY COMPANY NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 1917 Photo: http://www.usgwarchives.net/nj/monmouth/photos/bios/chadwick52nbs.jpg This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/njfiles/ File size: 11.3 Kb