HOLTON Family Research in New Jersey State Archives Contributed to the USGenWeb Archives by David Tourison Copyright. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nj/njfiles.htm ********************************************************* Sources & Reference Material - HOLTON Research. Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XI; Extracts from American Newspapers, Relating to New Jersey, Volume I, 1704-1739; Edited by William Nelson; Paterson N. J., 1894 - NONE. --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XII; Extracts from American Newspapers, Relating to New Jersey, Volume II, 1740-1750; Edited by William Nelson; Paterson N. J., 1895. Page 9: Footnote. ". . .On 6 April, 1720, Joseph Ormston, notwithstanding his bankruptcy, by his deed of that date mortgaged all his said Property to William Halton, of the City London, in fee, who by deed the same day conveyed the same to Richard and Jeremiah Chace in joint tenancy, subject to the equity of redemption of the heirs of Ormston. By deed dated 23 August 1751, Richard Chace in his own name and as attorney of Jeremiah Chace, conveyed said Property to Alexander and Robert Hunter Morris (grantees under Israel Ashley), in fee, subject to the equity of redemption in Ormston's heirs. . ." Michael Kearney, James Alexander, Executors.--The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 13, 1739-40. [the entire entry on this matter begins on page 6, and runs into page 12; it was also published in The New York Weekly Journal, April 21, 1740 with additions on the terms of the sale of all the property involved.] --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXI; Calendar of Records in the Office of the Secretary of State (Deeds, Surveys, Etc.); 1664-1703; edited by William Nelson; Paterson NJ 1899. Page 358 (Revel's Book of Surveys; Daniel Leeds' Surveys): 1685 2nd m. (April). Return of Survey for Monns Houlton, of 100 a. on Rattkoone Creek, next to Hance Hopman. Page 58. Page 572 (Salem Deeds Liber B): 1692-3 Feb. 23. Patent. Wm. Penn et al., executors of John Fenwick, to Peter Halton of Penn's Neck, Salem Co., W. J., planter, for 200 acres on said neck, adjoining John Scoggin and Joshua Gillett. Page 155. Page 678 (Gloucester Deeds, No. 3): 1701 Dec. 1. Deed. Andrew Robeson of Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co., executor of the las will of Samuel Robeson, of Philadelphia, dec'd, to Hance Holton of Raccoon Creek, Gloucester Co., husbandman, for 100 acres on the Southside of Raccoon Creek, adjoining Lassey Holton, sold to said Hance Holton by Andrew Robeson, father of said Samuel, who did not give a deed for it. Page 389. --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXII; Marriage Records, 1665-1800; Edited, by William Nelson; Paterson NJ 1900. Marriage Licenses - Males, p. 184; Females - pp. 192, 204. Holton, John, Salem, and Elizabeth Elweel, Salem - 1745 Jan. 25 Holton, Thomas, Piscataway, and Rachel Fitz Randolph, Piscataway - 1750 Aug. 25 Holton, Peter, Burlington, and Mercy Harding, Burlington - 1739 Oct. 25 Halton, Cathrine, Gloucester, and Joseph Davenport, Gloucester - 1771 April 17 Holton, Bridget, and William Homman, Gloucester - 1756 Dec. 16 Hackensack (Dutch) Reformed Church Marriage Records - NONE. Schraalenburgh Church Marriage Records - NONE. Paramus Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1799-1801 - NONE. Bergen County Clerk's Marriage Records, 1795-1800 - NONE. Essex County Clerk's Marriage Records, 1795-1801 - NONE. Baptist Church at Lyons Farms Marriage Records, 1795-1800 - NONE. Second River Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1730-1774; 1794-1800 - NONE. Christ Church, New Brunswick, Marriage Records, 1758-1778 - NONE. Middlesex County Clerk's Marriage Records, 1795-1800, page 633: Holton, Anne, and David Chamberlin - 1798 Jan. 18. Piscataway Seventh Day Baptist Church Marriage Records, 1745-1776 - NONE. Scotch Plains Baptist Church Marriage Records - NONE. Chesterfield (Burl. County) Friends' Monthly Meeting Marriage Records, 1686-1800 - NONE. (note: these entries were not scanned to see if anyone with the surname in question appeared as a witness in any of the marriages). dwt --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating To The Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXIII; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. 1, 1670-1730. Nelson, William; Paterson NJ 1901. Will Abstract, page 203: 1691-2 Jan. 8. Halton, Hallton, Peter, of Fenwick's River, Salem Tenth, planter; will of. Wife Mary sole executrix. Children--Frederick, Andrew and Bretta. Real and personal estate. Witnesses--John Scoggin, Neloss Nealson, James Bowyer. Recorded July 6, 1692. ----- -------. Inventory of the personal estate, £26.10; made by Paull Jaquatt and John Hewes. Salem Wills, A., p. 80. Will Abstract, page 236: 1723 June 4. Holton, Mons, of Gloucester Co.; will of. Children--Jeames, Mons, Neels, Ingber, wife of Wole Homan, Aneca, wife of John Moleca, Breeta, Charles and Peotor. Real and personal estate. Son Charles sole executor. Witnesses--Johanes Vrion, John Hugg. Proved March 3, 1726-7. 1726-7 March 1. Letter from John Hugg at Timber Crick to Samuel Bustill, explaining why there were only two witnesses to the preceding will. 1726-7 March 11. Inventory of the personal estate, £8.7; made by Manus Derickson and George Cutts. Indexed Names & Pages, excepting those mentioned in above will abstracts: Page 8: 1716 Sept. 18. Allen, Ebenezar, of Salem Co., yeoman; will of. Wife Mary, who also signs the will; brothers--Samuel and Thomas Allin; sister-- Mindwell Holton; cousins--Ebenezar Miller and Thomas Alexander, "all these above mentioned . . . is Relations of myne Living in Northampton, Hampshire Co., New England;" wife's children--Thomas, William, Mary and Daniel Alderman, all under age, and expected child. Real and personal estate. Executors--the wife and Charles Crostwayt. Witnesses--John Mahu, Bethiah Datton, Bathniphleath Crosthwayt. Proved December 26, 1716. Lib. 2, p. 37 ----- -------. Charles Crosthwayt informs Surrogate James Sherron that he will not act as executor. 1716 Dec. 24. Inventory of the personal estate, £85.14, made by Hen. Buck and Hugh Chard. Salem Wills Page 125: 1721 June 13. Dalbo, Charles, of Gloucester Co. Inventory of the personal estate of, £122.15.3, incl. Indian debts £56.--9, debts outstanding and due by Mountes Halton, Peter Justice, Peter Garren, Clement Cornett, Andrew Milican, Wm. Peterson, Peter Lock, John Recom, Wm. Cobb, Jester Lock, Erick Steelman, Peter Cock, Larrance Lock, Manuell Dirrickson, Edward Egelton, Elener Friend, Andrew and Charles Shing (String?), Jacob Kuling, James Gerren, Nicklos Justice, Larrance Peterson, Mich'l Hopman and Peter Peterson, all in Gloucester and Salem Counties, Amos Nicholes of Chester Co., Wm. Titmarsh of Philadelphia, James Roberson of Cape May, James Rillot (?) of Maryland; made by John Friend, Fredrick Hopman and Jo: Bond. Page 261: 1712-3 Jan. 1. Johnson, Jonson, Johnston, Erock, of Pen's Neck, Salem Co.; will of. Wife Cathrien. Sons--Mathis and William. Real and personal estate. Executors--the wife (Catrain) and Thomas Tomson. Witnesses--Lowrance Holton, Yales Gilljonson, Sam'l Walcatt. Proved October 11, 1719. Lib. 2, p. 125 1719 Nov. 9. Inventory of the personal estate, £144.3.--; made by John Richmond and Sam'll Walcott, both of Pen's Neck. Page 263/4: 1730 --------. Johnson, Mathias, of Pen's Neck, Salem Co., yeoman. Account of the estate of £75.9, by the surviving executor,1 William [page 264] Peterson, who has paid to Lausey Halton £8.5 in full of his wife's filial portion, to Mary, wife of Chas. Halton £6 as her portion, to Samuel Walcott and wife Katharine £8.5, the filial portion of Erick Johnson, said Katherine's former husband, to Oliver Johnson £6.3, to Eskell Johnson £6.3, to Michael Johnson, £4.17.6, to Henry Johnson £6.3, Margaret Johnson £6.3, all filial portions. 1No will on record or on file. Page 323: 1728 Sept. 1. Moor, Nicholas, now resident of Penn's Neck, Salem Co., cordwainer; will of. Children--Samuel, Mary and John. Personal estate (a silver seal: a crown, three lions and four croos bars, at the house of John Mountson in Mainington, another silver seal, formerly his wife's; a wounded heart, at the same place, furniture at Elisha Basset's in Pile's Grove, pewter dishes, tankard, spoons etc. at the house of John Moulston, more furniture at the house of Charles Holton, Penn's Neck, a box iron at John Husse's, Mainington, a spinning wheel at Wm. Skinner's, Manington, a bond for £500 at Edmond Weatherby's, Penn's Neck, clothing and other dry goods at Thomas Lampston's junior, Penn's Neck, money due from widow Cowry Stallcup, Thos. Lampston junior, John Decroy, Thos. Miles, John Eden (Eaton), John Savoy, John Stanley, all of Pen's Neck; a certain estate in dispute, called the Manor of Moreland, Peny-Pack, Penn. Executor--John Wetherill and John Huse, both of Manington. Witnesses--Earick Skeer, Michael Flood, John Handson. Proved March 8, 1728-9. Lib. 3, p. 17 1728-9 March 6. Inventory of the personal estate, £19.16.4 1/2, incl. the debts due as enumerated above and also from Andrew Peterson, Wm. Skiner, James Vickreys, David Hackett, John Kidd and Reinier van Hyst; made by Alexander Simpson and Thomas Haynes. --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating To The Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXX; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, etc., Volume II, 1730-1750; Honeyman, A. Van Doren; Somerville NJ 1918. Will Abstracts - beginning page 212: 1740, Aug. 15. Halton, Charles, of Greenwich, Gloucester Co., yeoman. Int. Adm'r, Zachariah Peterson (during minority of John Halton, only brother of deceased). Bondsman--Edmund Lord. Witness--Edward Noble. Lib. 4, p. 197. 1740, July 21. Inventory, £76.11.7; made by Edmund Lord, John Jones. 1736, April 2. Halton, Hance, of Rackoon Creek, Gloucester Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Briget. Sons--John, the plantation (120 acres) on which I live; Lawrence, the 100 acres joining the aforesaid land. Also they to have equally the land (100 acres) I bought of Lawres Halton and the meadows (14 acres) on said Creek, and 50 acres bought of Samuel Shivers. Lawrence to have meadows (5 acres) bought of Paul Gerron, and 50 acres bought of Lawrence Paulson. Daughters--Mary, Sarah and Rebecka Halton. Sole executor--son, Charles Halton. Witnesses--Micheall Conelly, Zarias Peterson, John Jones. Proved 21 March, 1736. Lib. 4, p. 92. 1736, May ---. Inventory, £66.3.5; made by Zarias Peterson, John Jones. 1739, Feb. 9. Halton, James, of Greenwich, Gloucester Co.; will of. Wife, Katharine. Son, James Halton, executor, and to have whole estate. Daughters--Christeena Guest, Mary Silly and Magdalena Gill. Witnesses--Erick Cox, Lawrence Paulson, John Jones. Proved 30 April, 1743. Lib. 4, p. 359 1742, Dec. 4. Inventory (£92.6.2) includes "cattle, cotton and sider trough." Appraisers--John Jones, William Guest. 1740, Aug. 15. Halton, Lawrence, of Greenwich, Gloucester Co., yeoman. Int. Adm'r, Zacharias Peterson, in place of John Halton, a minor brother. Bondsman--Edmund Lord. Witness--Edward Noble. 1740, Aug. 9. Inventory (£67.12.1) includes working tools and old lumber, books and book debts. Appraisers--Edmund Lord, Zarias Peterson. Gloucester Wills, 254 H. Page 244: 1738, Jan. 18. Holton, Charles, husbandman, of Pennsneck, Salem Co., yeoman. Int. Adm'r, John Barkleson. Bondsman--William Vanneman, yeoman, of said County. Witnesses--Henry Wallis, Dan Mestayer. Lib. 4, p. 180. 1738, June 19. Inventory, £70.12.9; made by Henry Wallas, William Vanneman. Indexed Names & Pages, excepting those mentioned in above will abstracts: Page 154: John Holton received money from the estate of Benajah Dunham, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., who died intestate 24 May 1750. (Liber E, p. 409). Account date 14 May 1751. Page 230: John Halton, William Guest, John Jones, Andrew Helmer, Erick Reynolds, Matthew Gill, Magdalen Sely, Timothy Rain, John Ladd, Ebenezer Cook and Joseph Scattergood, all received money from the estate of Okeynus (Okinus) Helm (Helmus), of Greenwich, Gloucester Co., will date 20 Jan 1744-5, proved 26 Oct 1750. (Liber 7, p. 151) Page 281: James Halton appears in will of John Kidd, as follows: 1750, Oct. 16. Kidd, John, of Mannington, Salem Co., yeoman; will of. Sons--Abraham and Isaac, to have plantation I live on, the western part joining Joseph Sharp's upland. Son, William, during life to have use and profits of 1/2 of the land I have devised to my son Isaac, but if the said William dies before his wife Anne, Isaac to pay her 40 shillings annually for ten years. Son, Jacob, five shillings. Personal estate to be divided equally among my said four sons and my daughters--Anne (wife of Edward Johnson), Elizabeth (wife of James Halton), and Mary (wife of John Wood). Executor--Adam Leberg, of Piles Grove, miller. Witnesses--William Tuft, John McKim, Danl. Mestayer. Proved 25 Jan., 1750-1. Lib. 7, p. 262 1750-1, Jan. 21. Inventory (£118.12.2) includes cattle, sheep, wheat, etc. Appraisers--John Smith, David Seley. 1755, Oct. 17. Account. Monies paid Thomas Thompson, Samuel Johnson, John Smith, William Lyth, Nicholas Gibbon, Mount Sheep, William Scott, Thomas Hanly, John Hanley, John Thomas, James Mason, John Halford, William Harvey, Eliz. Smith, John Thomptson, David Seely, Richard Wesler, William Tuftt, William Barton, Thomas Dowell, Robert Haynes, James Halton, Jacob Kidd, John M. Kimp. Page 318: Gunlah Holton received money from the estate of James McKeen or McKein, by his wife, Catherine, executrix, account date of 28 Sep 1738, of Penns Neck, Salem Co. James died intestate. Noted in the inventory were "a few old Sweed books." (Lib. B, p. 114) Page 437: John Holton appears as one of the witnesses to the will of Isaac Smalley, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 6 May 1749, proved 22 May 1749. (Lib. E, p. 304) Page 497: The 'index' lists Matthias Holton on this page, but the actual spelling is Matthis Holten, and the will abstract is as follows: 1748, Nov. 1. Vaneman, William, of Piles Grove Precinct, Salem Co.; will of. Wife, Magdalen. Sons--Jacob, plantation (100 acres of land and 17 of swamp) in said Precinct and county where Matthis Holten formerly lived; William, plantation I have hitehrto lived on and 10 acres of marsh; Andrew, piece of rough land, 100 odd acres, adjoining my son Jacob's land. Daughters--Elizabeth Lorance and Rebecca Vanneman. Negro woman and child allotted. Moveable estate equally divided among the children. Executors--sons, Jacob and William. Witnesses--Mary Vaneman, Andew Sinicks, Peter Tranberg. Proved 30 Nov., 1748. Lib. 6, p. 225. 1748, Nov. 28. Inventory (£272.2.4) includes negro woman and child, £30.29. Appraisers--Senick Senickson, Samuel Linch. 1748, Feb. 21. Account. Monies paid Alen Congleton, Daniel Mestayer, Martin Skeer, Margaret Vaneman, Margaret Hill, Mary Jones. --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating To The Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXII; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Vol. III, 1751-1760; Honeyman, A. Van Doren; Somerville NJ 1924. Will Abstracts - page 162: 1728, Jan. 24. Holton, Gunloe, of Pen's Neck, Salem Co., widow; will of. Children--John Bartleson, Mary Holton, Cristin Holton and Andrew Bartleson. Home farm of 75 acres on Delaware River, between Lause Peterson and Robert Pittman. Personal property. Executors--the two sons. Witnesses--Ann Simpson, Alexander Simpson. Proved August 6, 1755 (when Ann Simpson testifies as Ann Kent, wife of Erasmus Kent). Lib. 8, p. 243 1755, July 19. Inventory, £74.4.4., by Garret Vaneman and Robert Howard. 1755, Aug. 6. Bond of Andrew Vanneman as Adm'r with the will annexed; Larance Holton fellowbondsman, both of Pile's Grove, said Co., yeomen. 1755, Oct. 10. Holton, John, of Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co., yeoman. Int. Inventory, £366.11, incl. bills, bonds and book debts, £119.17.8; "Sweed" books, 15s.; a large "Inglish" Bible and small books, £1.4; made by William Key and Isaac Tantum. 1755, Aug. 6. Bond of widow, Bretta Holton, as Adm'x; Thomas Wilkins fellowbondsman, both of Greenwich Township. Lib. 8, p. 394. Indexed Names & Pages, excepting those named in above will abstracts: Page 97: Thomas Holtom is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of Jeremiah Drake, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 19 Jan 1759, proved 5 Feb 1759. (Lib. G, p. 29) Page 105/106: Elizabeth Holten is named as legatee in the following will abstract: 1758, Apr. 15. Elwel, John, of Piles Grove, Salem Co., carpenter; will of. Wife, Rachel. Children--John (sole Executor), Elizabeth Holten, Rachel Newman, Rebecca Chandler and Ester. Grandson, Andrew Lock. Real and personal estate. Witnesses--Isaac Sharp, John Plummer and Jehiel Dearwin. Proved May 2, 1758. Lib. 8, p. 106. 1758, May 1. Inventory, £153.5.7, by Elisha Bassett and Samuel Lippincott. Page 116/117: Rachel Holton is named as a legatee in the following will abstract: 1752, Feb. 18. Fitzrandolph, Moses, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co.; will of. Children--Benjamin, Rubin, Hull (under age), Joseph, Moses, Rachel (wife of Thomas Holton), Ann and Sarah (under age). Granddaughter--Rachel Bolsbe. Real and personal estate. Executors--Jeremiah Dunn and Azariah Dunham. Witnesses-- James Thomson, Jonathan Pitchrandolph and Benjamin Stelle. Proved April 7, 1759, when the Executors named refused to act, recommending Benjamin and Reuben Fitzrandolph as Administrators, to whom letters were issued. Lib. G, p. 54. 1759, Apr. 14. Inventory, £170.17.6., by James Thomson and Isaac Stelle. Page 156: John Holton and Enoch Haines performed the inventory on estate of Moses Hewett, of Greenwich, Gloucester Co., who died intestate, entry date of 17 Apr 1759. (Lib. 9, p. 422) Page 269: Thomas Holtom is listed bothe as a witness to the will of, and is one of 2 persons who performed an inventory on the estate of, Isaac Rite, of Piscataway Township, Middlesex Co., will date 17 Sep 1754, proved 3 Oct 1754. Page 304: Francis Holton is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of Elizabeth Sparks, of Wiccacoe, Philadelphia Co., widow of Henry, will date 23 Sep 1755, proved 20 Jun 1760. (Lib. 10, p. 104). --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating To The Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXIII; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Vol. IV, 1761-1770; Honeyman, A. Van Doren; Somerville NJ 1928. Will Abstracts - None. Indexed Names & Pages: Page 134: James Halton was named the Administrator for the estate of Gabriel Enockson, of Gloucester Co., who died intestate, entry date of 23 Jan 1761. James' listed as of Greenwich Twsp., and a yeoman. (Lib. 10, p. 292) Page 260/261: John Holton and wife are listed as previous land owners, sold to John Loyd, of Pilesgrove, Salem Co., in his will dated 1 Dec 1767, proved 26 Jan 1768. The will stipulates the land to be sold. (Lib. 11, p. 468) Page 273/274: John Holton, Jr., is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of James Martin, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 25 Oct 1766, proved 13 Jan 1767. (Lib. 1, p. 73) --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXIV; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume V, 1771-1780; Edited by A. Van Doren Honeyman; Trenton, NJ, 1931. Will Abstracts - page 252: 1774, Aug. 25. Holton, Andrew, of Gloucester Co. Int. Adm'r--Joshua Holton. Fellowbondsman--Daniel Sutherland; both of Woolwich Township, said Co., yeomen. 1774, July 30. Inventory, £328.6.3 1/2, made by Robert Brown and Daniel Sutherland. Lib. 15, p. 511. 1780, Feb. 18. Holton, John, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., yeoman; will of. Son, Ephraim, plantation where he lives, which I bought of my father, John Holton; also the timber on 5 acres of land, at the southeast corner of land I bought of Molison Fitz Randolph, and joins land of James Martin, deceased, and he is to discharge a bond to Jenny Lyal, one to James Hude, and two that I gave my father. Sons, Joseph and Peter, the plantation where I live; also a salt meadow of 3 3/4 acres, lying in Woodbridge Great Meadows, which I bought of the Executors of Joseph Shotwell, they paying to my daughter, Rachel Drake, £100, and to my daughter, Martha Holton, £100. Son, Jeptha, 1/2 of the money on hand, when he is 21. Son, Joseph, a steer. Son, Peter, a mare. Grandson, Stout Drake, 1/4 of the money on hand. Sons, Ephraim, Joseph, Peter and Jeptha, my farming tools. Executors--sons, Ephraim and Joseph. Witnesses--Samuel Dayton, Rachel Holton, Benjamin Manning. Proved May 15, 1780. Lib. 22, p. 76. Inxed Names & Pages, excepting those mentioned in above will abstracts: Page 51: Richard Holton is listed as a friend, and one of the Executors to the estate of George Bice, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 4 Mar 1779, proved 6 Apr 1779. (Lib. 21, p. 230). Page 332: John Holton Jr. is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of Trustrum Manning, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 16 Jan 1777, proved 15 Feb 1779. (Lib. 21, p. 84) Page 439: John Haltom is listed as one of two persons performing an inventory, dated 13 Oct 1778, on the estate of Ephraim Runyon, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., who died intestate, entry date 16 Oct 1778. (Lib. 16, p. 529) Page 439: John Holten is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of Robert Russel, of Woolwich Township, Gloucester Co., will date 13 Nov 1774, proved 5 Dec 1774. (Lib. 16, p. 362). Page 464: John Holtom and Benjamin Manning performed an inventory, dated 1 Nov 1776, on thestate of Benjamin Shotwell, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., who died intestate, entry date of 29 Oct 1776. (Lib. 18, p. 54) --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXV; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume VI, 1781-1785; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Trenton, NJ, 1939. Will Abstracts - page 201: 1781, Feb. 8. Holton, Joshua, of Woolwich Township, Gloucester Co. Int. Adm'r--Isaac Zane. Fellowbondsman--James Talman; both of said place, yeomen. Lib. 23, p. 343. Indexed Names & Pages: Page 45: Richard Holtom is listed both as the only witness and as one of the persons performing the inventory on the estate of Moses Bishop, of Middlesex Co., who died intestate, event date 25 Nov 1783. (Lib. 25, p. 225) Page 109: Charles Holton is listed as the executor of the estate of Amariah Dalbow, of Upper Penns Neck, Salem Co., will date 3 Apr 1784, proved 10 Aug 1784. (Lib. 26, p. 51) Page 147: Thomas Holtom is listed as having sold land to Jonathan Fitz Randolph, stated in the will of the latter, dated 25 Feb 1779, proved 5 Jun 1783. Jonathan's son Phinehas inherited the 36 acres. (Lib. 34, p. 307). Page 234: Charles Holton is one of three witnesses to the will of John King, of Penns Neck, Salem Co., will date 4 Mar 1783, proved 3 Nov 1785. (Lib. 40, p. 531). Page 260: Francis Holton is one of three witnesses to the will of John McDermit, of Woolwich Township, Gloucester Co., carpenter, will date 21 Mar 1781, proved 9 Apr 1781. (Lib. 23, p. 353). Page 371: Thomas Holton sold land to Isaac Stelle, which is bequeathed to the latter's son, Benjamin - 2 1/2 acres - in the will of Isaac Stelle, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 1 Mar 1781, proved 7 Nov 1781. (Lib. 24, p. 44). Page 436: Charles Holton and Richard Allen performed an inventory, dated 15 May 1784, on the estate of Leavin Wheland, of Upper Penns Neck, Salem Co., will date 27 Apr 1784, proved 10 Aug 1784. (Lib. 26, p. 49). --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXVI; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume VII, 1786-1790; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Trenton, NJ, 1941. Will Abstracts - page 115: 1787, Jan. 30. Holton, John, of Woolwich Township, Gloucester Co.; will of. Daughter, Deborough Holton, my silver buckles and spoons, when she is 18. Rest of goods to be sold and money divided between my 3 sons, Andrew, William and James, as they come of age. Executor--friend, Andrew Matson. Witnesses-- jacob Archer, Jr., John Kerns, James Russel. Proved Feb. 13, 1788. 1787, Feb. 24. Inventory, £41.10.0, made by James Russel and Jacob Archer. Lib. 31, p. 27. Indexed Names & Pages: None other than those listed in the above will abstract. --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXVII; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume VIII, 1791-1795; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Jersey City, NJ, 1942. Will Abstracts - None. Indexed Names & Pages: Page 182/183: 1792, Dec. 24. Homan, William, of Woolwich Twsp., Gloucester Co.; will of. Wife, Mary, 1/3 of real estate during her life and profits of the other 2/3 until children of age. Son, William, 2/3 of real estate when of age. Daughter, Priscilla, 1/3 of real when of age. Should both children die before of age, real estate to sister's children, Josiah Lock and William Lock, each paying £125; and John Holton to have £200, and wife's daughter, Elizabeth Jones, £50. John Holton, 20, when 21. Wife's daughter, Elizabeth Jones, £5, when 18. To the Church at Sweedsborough, £10. Executors--wife, Mary, and William White. Witnesses--Peter Lock, Daniel Vaneman, Rogenue Jones. 1793, Jan. 21. Codicil. Should both children die before of age without issue, wife to have all real during her life. Witness--Daniel Vaneman. Proved Jan. 15, 1794. Lib. 35, p. 75. 1793, Apr. 20. Inventory, £325.18.8; made by Peter Lock and David Hendrickson. File 1894H. [note that Priscilla and William, wards, children of William Homan, dec'd, had appointed, on petition of Felix Fisler and Benjamin Rambo, Peter Lock of Timber Creek, guardian, 16 Mar 1795. (Lib. 35, p. 308; File 1946H). Page 328: Justic Holton, of Gloucester Co., is listed as a fellowbondsman to Joseph Rice, appointed as guardian of Jesse Smith, ward, son of Samuel, 18 Feb 1795. (Lib. 35, p. 308; File 1980H). Page 336: Charles Holton and John Almond performed an inventory, 28 Dec 1790, on the estate of John Sparks, of Penn's Neck, Salem Co., will date 7 Dec 1790, proved 10 Jan 1791. (File 1861Q; Lib. 32, p. 259). Page 358: Thomas Holton, Jr., is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of Charity Thomson, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 18 Dec 1790, proved 22 Dec 1792. (Lib. 34, p. 254; File 8153-8154L). --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXVIII; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume IX, 1796-1800; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Newark, NJ, 1944. Will Abstract, page 186: 1796, Feb. 7. Houlton, James, Sr., of Salem Co.; will of. Wife, Christiannah, gray mare, bridle and saddle and £10. Son, Richard, 2 acres of land adjoining Curriden's line, during his life, then to return to my other lands. Son, James, all other lands; he to pay my son, Nicholas, £40, when 26. To younger sons and 2 daughters (unnamed), residue of personal. Executors-- wife, Christiannah and son, James. Witnesses--Philip Curriden, Charles Debow and Andrew Vanneman. Proved June 15, 1796. Lib. 36, p. 244. 1796, Mar. 1. Inventory, £171.0.5; made by Philip Curriden and Andrew Vanneman. File 2226Q. Indexed Names & Pages, excepting those in above will abstract Page 93: 1796, June 18. Cripps, Whitton, of Salem Co. Int. Adm'r--Charles Holton. Fellowbondsmen--William Biddle, John Norris and Francis Hoover; all of said Co. Lib. 36, p. 258; File 2245Q. Page 102: 1800, Nov. 11. Dayton Samuel, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co. Int. Adm'rs- -John Dayton and Jonathan Dayton. Fellowbondsmen--Peter Holton and Benajah Campbell, of said Co. Lib. 39, p. 173 1800, Nov. 12. Inventory, £618.0.9; made by Peter Holton and Reime Runyon. File 9677--9680L. Page 148: 1797, May 24. Green, Jacob, of Upper Penns Neck Twsp., Salem Co.; will of. Nephew, John Richards, plantation on Raccoon creek (except 5 acres of meadow purchased of Maria Ballenger), when 21. Brother, Martin Green, testator's half part of plantation they purchased of Charles Holton. Remainder of real to be sold. Residue to be divided between brother's and sister's children, i.e., David, Isaac, Elizabeth, Daniel, William, Samuel, John, Mary, Thomas and Mark Green, and Catharine, Hannah and Samuel Richards; when 21. Executor--brother, Martin Green. Witnesses--Isaac Ward, William R. Long and James Springer. Proved July 18, 1797. Lib. 37, p. 124. 1797, July 15. Inventory, £1807.2.5; made by Isaac Ward and Isaac Pederick. File 2144Q. Page 215: Charles Holton appears as one of the witnesses to the will of Robert Kitts, of Upper Penns Neck, Salem Co., Innkeeper, will date 11 April 1796, proved 30 April 1799. (Liber 38, p. 398). Page 228: Christenah Holeton appears as one of the witnesses to the will of Andrew Limmier, of Upper Penns Neck, Salem Co., will date 9 April 1796, proved 23 Oct 1796. (Liber 36, p. 251) Page 246: Charles Holton appears as one of the witnesses to the will of William Matson, of Woolwich Twsp., Gloucester Co., will date 7 Feb 1798, proved 14 Nov 1799. (Liber 38, p. 379) Page 337: Juster Holton was appointed guardian of Thomas, Mary, Anne and Joseph Smith, of Gloucester Co., wards, children of Samuel Smith, of Gloucester Co., dec'd, until children are 14. (Liber 36, p. 226; File 2050H). Page 340: William Holton and Eleazer Fenton performed an inventory, 6 Dec 1797, on the estate of Elizabeth Somers, of Upper Alloways Creek Twsp., Salem Co., late of the City of Philadelphia, widow; will date 24 July 1797, proved 11 Nov 1797. (Liber 36, p. 52; Liber 37, p. 150; File 2019Q). --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XXXIX; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume X, 1801-1805; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Trenton, NJ, 1946. Will Abstracts, page 223: 1805, April 18. Holton, Joseph, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co. Inventory, $537.00; made by John Dayton and Reune Runyon. Sworn to by Peter Holton and John Holton, Adm'rs, Oct. 14, 1805. File 10066 L. 1805, June 3. Holton, Simeon, of Middlesex Co. Inventory of his estate left unadministered by Joseph Holton, dec'd, $333.83; made by Peter Holton and Francis Carman. Sworn to by John Dayton, Adm'r, Oct. 14, 1805. File 10067 L. Indexed Names & Pages, other than those who appear in above will abstracts: Page 40: Richard Holton is listed as a bondsman in the will of Aaron Bishop, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., who died intestate, entry date 8 Oct 1802. (Liber 40, p. 228) Page 321: Thomas Holton appears as a former land owner in the will of Reuben Morris, said Morris being the purchaser of said land, of South Brunswick, Middlesex Co., will date 28 Nov 1801, proved 26 Dec 1801. (Liber 39, p. 482). Page 388: William Holton appears as a witness to the will of Jonas Scoggins, of Woolwich Twsp., Gloucester Co., will date 7 Aug 1801, proved 7 Nov 1801. (Liber 39, p. 394) Page 421: John Holton in will of Leonard Stanton Jr., as follows: 1802, April 16. Stanton, Leonard, Sr., of Upper Penns Neck Twsp., Salem Co., farmer; will of. Granddaughter, Maria Stanton, £20, and granddaughter, Rachel Stanton, £15; to be paid by sons, Daniel and Leonard. To my 5 daughters, Catharine Sparks, Mary Scogan, Sarah Sivil, Elizabeth Homan and Hannah Linch, remainder of moveable estate; also 40 acres I bought of Andrew Justice, now in tenure of John Holton, to be divided between them. Daughter, Hannah Linch, one acre of meadow on Oldmans Creek, improved by her husband (this to be deducted from her share in the said 40 acres). Son, Leonard, plantation where he now lives, that lies eastward of line established in survey between him and my son, Daniel, which line begins for a corner in line of Philip Zunderman and runs south 53 degrees east to line of the 40 acres of woodland, together with one acre of meadow bought of David Badok (Badcock) adjoining meadow of George Wiser and Philip Zunderman; also 1/2 of meadow on Oldmans Creek on Joseph Hewlings' line. Son, Daniel, that part of my plantation whereon the brick house stands per line established between my 2 said sons, bounded by lands of Philip Zunderman and John Coles; also other half of said meadow; he to pay a bond that Abraham Kinsey holds against me and Elijah Pedrick. Executors--sons, Daniel and Leonard. Witnesses--John Woodnutt, Thomas Sinnickson, Jr., Andrew Sinnickson. Proved Feb. 21, 1804. (Recorded Surrogate's Office, Salem Co.) 1803, Oct. 25. Inventory, £94.42; made by Joseph Crispin and James Askin. File 2720Q. Page 486: Thomas Holton appears as one of the witnesses to the will of Simon Walker, of Piscataway, Middlesex Co., will date 5 Sep 1770, proved 25 Mar 1803. (Liber 40, p. 249) --------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XL; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume XI, 1806- 1809; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Trenton, NJ, 1947. Will Abstracts - NONE. Indexed Names & Pages: Page 258: 1808, June 23. Pearson, Sally, of Woodbridge Twsp., Middlesex Co.; will of. Cousin, Isaac Hedden, $7. Cousins, Abby Hedden and Betsey Bowers, each $5.50. Little cousin, Crowell Hedden, $3. Cousin, Phene Bowers, residue. Executor--friend Crowell Hedden. Witnesses--John Holton, Ichabod Potter. Proved Oct. 27, 1808. 1808, Oct. 8. Inventory, $226.85; made by Ichabod Potter and James E. Parker. File 10191L.