SILVER Family 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 ********************************************************* 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, 1664-1703; edited by William Nelson; Paterson NJ 1899. Page 194 - from East Jersey Deeds, etc., Liber D, p. 391: 1693 June 7. Do. [[ Deed]] Archibald Silver of Matacopine, West Jersey, and wife Christian, late servant to George Keith, to John Campbel of Monmouth Co., for 30 acres near Topinemus, adjoining James Johnston, laid out as headland for said Christian. Page 235 - from East Jersey Deeds, etc., Liber E, p. 378: 1695 May 1. Do. [[Deed]] to John Campbell of Freehold, in right of the headland, due to Archbald Campbell, Christian Cheene alias Silver, Alexr Mickle and Peter Berry, for 90 acres in Monmouth Co., S. W. James Johnston's middle brook, N. W. James Johnston, N. E. a brook, S. E. unsurveyed barrens; 30 a. in the same Co., N. E. Spotswood's brook, N. W. Allan Caldwall, S. E. and S. W. grantee. Page 361 - from Revel's Book of Surveys, p. 69: 1685-6 13th 12th m. (Feb.). Return of survey, for James Silver of 100 acres in the Second Tenth, on Mill Creek, adjoining Arthur Cooke and Thomas Gardner. Page 385 - from Revel's Book of Survey's, p. 142: 1689 4th m. (June). Do. Do. [[return of survey]] by Daniel Leeds, for Archibald Silver, of 100 a.in the fork of Rancokus, on the North branch, adjoining Robt Dimsdale. Page 416 - from West Jersey Records, Liber B, Part 1, p. 119: 1686 May 10. Do. Do. [[Mem. of Deed]] Percivall Towle of Sutton Lodge to James Silver of Burlington, planter, for 100 acres in the Second Tenth, surveyed as recorded in Liber A, p. 69. Page 458 -from West Jersey Records, Liber B, Part 2, p. 443: 1685 10th d. 3d m. (May). Do. [[Deed]] Archiball Silver of Northampton Township, Burlington. planter, to James Smith of said Co., planter, for 100 acres on the Southside of the Northbranch of Ancokus River, adjoining Robert Dimsdale. Page 471 - from West Jersey Records, Liber B, Part 2, p. 502: 1693-4 March 10. Do. [[Deed]] Thomas Gardner, tailor, to Lawrence Morris, sawyer, both of Burlington, for 192 acres in Northampton Township, N. the townline, W. Symon Charls, S. James Silver, E. grantee; also 8 a. of meadow in Grubb's meadow, S. Henry Grubb; 100 a. being part of 1-16 of a share bo't of Anthony Elton senior March 11, 1678-9, the other 100 a. bo't of Tho: Budd March 20, 1683-4. Page 492 - from West Jersey Records, Liber B, Part 2, p.576: 1692-3 4th d. 11th m. (Jan.). Do. [[Deed]] John Silver to John Hewson, both of Northampton Township, for 50 acres, bought of Samuel Jenings November 14, 1690. Page 506 - from West Jersey Records, Liber B, Part 2, p. 620: 1697 Sept. 10. Do. [[Deed]] Mary Hancock, widow, to John Hancock, son of Godfrey Hancock, both of Mansfield township, to John Silver of the same place, for 150 acres, East of grantors on the creek, next to John Woolston, 50 a. therof being part of the land taken up for 1/8 of a share, derived by said Godfrey from Mahlon Stacy January 29, 1677-8, and given to his wife, the 100 a. bought by Godfrey of Jacob Cozen June 9, 1683. Page 514 - From West Jersey Records, Liber B, Part 2, p. 645: 1686 10th d. 8th m. (Oct.). Do. [[Deed]] Edward Bylling, Governour of the Province of West Jersey, by his attorney Thomas Mathews of Woodbury Creek, Gloucester Co., W. J., yeoman, to Archibald Silver of said Province, planter, for 100 acres, being 1-52 of a share for the first taking up. Page 609 - from Salem Deeds, No. 5, p. 460: 1695 Aug. 7. Assignment of the preceeding lease by Reynold Hawke to John Silver of Burlington Co. [[preceeding lease, p. 458: 1690 June 25. Lease. Joseph Northe of Manneton Creek, Salem Co., planter, to Reynold Hawke of the same place, tailor, of the improved land, houses, &c. on the tract belonging to lessor and Rowland Ickhoot in joint tenancy on said creek; for 21 years.]] Page 639 - From Salem Deeds, No. 7, p. 222: 1695 Dec. 21. Assignment by John Silver to his brother Archibald Silver, of an unexpired lease, assigned to him by Reynold Hawke. ----------------------- 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 with an Historical Introduction on the Early Marriage Laws of New Jersey, etc.; by William Nelson; Paterson NJ 1900. Page 348: Silver, James, Allentown, and Ester Ford, Allentown 1745 Nov. 1 Silver, John, Jr., Middlesex, and Lydia Mount 1780 Oct. 19 Silver, Joseph, Mannington, and Esther Andrews 1784 Mar. 2 Silver, William, Burlington, and Lucy Carman 1783 Mar. 18 Page 374: Silver, Anne, and Thomas Wilson 1693 July 6 Silver, Jane, Salem, and Joseph Burgin, Salem 1691-2 Mar. 23 Silver, Mary, Middlesex, and John Rogers, Upper Freehold 1768 Nov. 12 Silver, Sophiah, and Isaac Murphy, Gloucester 1783 Sept. 25 Page 638 - Middlesex Co. Clerk's Marriage Records: Silver, David, and Hannah Davis 1799 Mar. 13 Page 668 - Chesterfield Friends' Marriage Records: Silver, Archibald, of Burlington county, and Mary Cowgill, of the same place, dau. of Ralph and Susannah, at Chesterfield 14th 2d mo. 1720 Witnesses--Ralph, Susannah, Nehemia, Abraham, Isaac and Joyce Cowgill, Samuel Bunting, William Wood, John Bunting, John Warren, Joseph Reckless and others. ----------------------- 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. Beginning page 419: 1703 June 14. Siluer, Archibold, of Manneton Creek, Salem Co., husbandman. Inventory of the personal estate of, £190.15.1, incl. the lease for the land £16; made by Richard Johnson and John Smith. 1703 June 15. Administration on the estate granted to Joseph Burgin of Cesarię River, said Co., husbandman. Salem Wills, 7, p. 26. 1695 June 21. Silver, James, of Burlington Co.; will of. Wife Elizabeth sole heiress and with Daniel Leeds executrix. Children mentioned, but only her son William Clocke by name. Real and personal estate. Witnesses-- Robert Young, Daniel Leeds and Dorothy Leeds. Proved April 19, 1698. 1697-8 March 11. Inventory of the estate (£70.--.--, all personal, incl. a bond for £50 from John Silver); made by Robert Young and Eleazer Fenton. [[page 420]] 1698 April 19. Bond of the widow Elizabeth Silver and Daniel Leeds as executors. Wm. Atkinson fellow bondsman. 1698 April 19. Will proved by the executors, Elizabeth Silver and Daniel Leeds. 1703 April 17. Silver, John, of Mansfield Township, Burlington Co.; will of. Wife Margrett. Daughter Cristen, son James. Real and personal estate. The wife executrix with Samuel Frettwell and Samuel Furnis as trustees. Witnesses--Edward Boulton and John Dason. Proved Nov. 3, 1703. Lib. 1, p. 6 1703 July 15. Inventory of the estate (£44.8.--, all personal); made by John Shinn, Edmon Steward and John Hancock. 1703 Nov. 5. Power of attorney from Francis Ellis of Philadelphia, mariner, to his wife Margaret, to act as executrix of the estate of her late husband, John Silver of Mansfield. [[other entries in the Index]] page 75: Archibell Silvers and children are mentioned as being owed from the estate of Joseph Burgin, of Salem Co., in an inventory dated 19 July 1708; will date 30 Jan 1707-8, proved 15 July 1709. Lib. 1, p. 244 page 332: James Silver is listed as being owed from an estate, in an accounting dated 9 April 1728, of John Muirheid, of Hopewell, Hunterdon Co.; will date 9 Mar 1725-6. page 415: James Silver, Anne Pearpoint, James Ryley and Benjamin Davis are listed as witnesses to the will of John Shephard, of Cohansey, Salem Co., will date 9 Jan 1715, proved 24 Jan 1715-6. Lib. 2, p. 63 page 456, as follows: 1720 May 24. Terrill, Thomas, of Elizabeth Town, Essex Co., blacksmith; will of. Wife Mary. Children--John, Ephraim, Josiah, Daniel, Mary, wife of James Silver, Abigail, Sarah and Phebe. Homestead on the West side of the West Brook, land bought of Wm. Robison, adjoining Andrew Crage, do. of William Cramer in Elizabeth Town, Rahaway meadows. Personal property. The wife sole executrix. Witnesses--Samuel Whitehead, Mary Whitehead, Elisha Whitehead. Proved April 26, 1725. Lib. A, p. 335. ----------------------- 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. No will abstracts, but the following references are indicated in the Index: Page 164: Archibald Silver, Jon. Deacon and Samuel Laning are listed as Witnesses to the will of Thomas Elkington, of Northampton, Burlington Co., will date 1736, 20th day, 6th mo.; proved Nov. 25, 1736. Samuel Laning and Archibald Silver also did the inventory on the estate, Nov. 24, 1736. Lib. 4, p. 76. Page 196: Archibald Silver and Joseph Pope, yeomen, of Burlington, are listed as fellowbondsmen for Rebecca Gibbs, Administratrix and widow of Richard Gibbs; entry date Feb. 20, 1737. Lib. 4, p. 127 Page 232: John Silver, John Evelman and James Debowe are listed as Witnesses to the will of John Hepburn, Junior, of Freehold, Monmouth Co.; will date 28 Jan., 1744-5, proved 4 February 1745. Lib. 5, p. 218. Page 270: James Silver is an apparent land renter, mentioned in the will of John Johnston, of Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co.; will date 20 Oct. 1731. The land is willed to James Johnston, son of son James, deceased, as follows: "...farm on Sanpink River at Crosswicks on which James Silver now lives, of 400 acres..."; will proved 17 Nov 1732. Lib. B, p. 320. Page 426: James Silver is listed among several pages of debtors to the estate of John Severns, of Trenton, Hunterdon Co; will date 29 May 1732, proved 10 July 1732. Lib. 3, p. 202 ----------------------- 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. Page 294: 1757, June 4. Silver, James, Jr., of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co.; will of. Wife, Hester. Children--Mary, John, Rebecca and Amos, all under age. Real and personal estate. Executors--brothers, John Silver and John Foord. Witnesses--Isaac Price, Jaems Newell and Thomas Lawrie. Proved Nov. 9, 1757. Lib. 8, p. 465. 1757, Nov. 3. Inventory, £132.14; incl. bills, bonds, bookdebts and cash, £70.12; books; 225 lbs. of new iron, £3.7; a looking glass; made by Moses Robins and Bartholo West. 1758, Sept. 30. Silver, James, of New Winsor Township, Middlesex Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Mary. Children--John, David, Job (under 14), Archibald, Gershom, Mary (wife of Francis King). Children of dec'd son James, viz., Mary, John, Rebecca and Amos. Real and personal estate. Executors--son John, Isaac Coverly and Nathaniel Robins. Witnesses--John Foord, Thomas Foord and Stephen Foord. Proved Jan. 24, 1759. Lib. G, p. 149. 1758, Dec. 28. Inventory: Real, being a plantation £800; personal, £144.0.7, incl. a book, "General Acts of N. J. Assembly," 15s.; made by John Hammell, Jr., and John Foord. In addition to given Silver names mentioned in the above abstracts, the following other references were indicated in the Index: p. 14: Archibald Silver, John Brown and George Danser are listed as Witnesses to the will of Joseph Applegate, of Windsor, Middlesex Co., will date Mar. 1, 1759, proved May 3, 1760. Lib. 10, p. 543 p. 15: Meleson [[Millicent]] Archer is listed both as the wife of Geresham Silver, and daughter of Benjamin Archer, of Tewksbury, Hunterdon Co., in his will of Feb. 15, 1759, proved May 20, 1760. Benjamin's wife was also named Meleson. Lib. 10, p. 584. p. 87: Aaron Silver was an apparent land owner on Oaldman's Creek, who sold same, along with tracts owned by Joshua Bispham and David Jess, to David Davis, Esq., of Piles Grove Township, Salem Co., in whose will the land is given to his children. Will date Feb. 7, 1753, proved Oct. 31, 1754. Lib. 8, p. 45. p. 135: James Silver, Jr., is listed as the only witness to a quit claim by John Giberson, dated 24 Feb 1757, to administer the estate of his father, James Giberson/Guiberson, of Middlesex Co. Entry date for this abstract is Feb. 11, 1757. Mid. Wills, 2973 L. p. 200: Archabell Silver, Abel Silver and Samuel Silver are listed as Witnesses to the will of Jacob Lippincott, of "Green weach" Township, Gloucester Co.; will date 20 Feb. 1754, proved 29 April 1757. Lib. 8, p. 338. p. 205: Archabell Silver and Matthew Gill peformed an inventory on the estate of Abraham Lord, of Piles Grove, Salem Co., who died intestate, entry date 4 Aug 1753. Archabell Silver is also listed as a fellowbondsman, dated 18 Aug 1753, for a bond posted by Ann Lord, as Administratrix of the estate. Lib. 8, p. 92. Additionally, he was appointed Guardian of Abraham Lord, Jr., son of Abraham, and Archabell (Archibald) Silvers posted bond for same, 5 Feb. 1756, with Thomas Richards, of Burlington Co., fellowbondsman. Lib. 8, p. 254. p. 227: Aaron Silver, Mary Barber and Erick Unander are listed as Witnesses to the will of Samuel Moore, of Piles Grove, Salem Co.; will date 29 Oct 1754, proved 27 May 1758. Lib. 9, p. 99. p. 262: David Silver, John Abbott, and Jonathan Knipe are listed as Witnesses to the will of Daniel Quigly, of Nottingham Twonship, Burlington Co.; will date 11 April 1759, proved 1 June 1759. David Silver and Jonathan Knipe also performed an inventory on the estate, 25 May 1759. Lib. 9, p. 322. ----------------------- 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. Page 385: 1763, Feb. 5. Silver, David, of Nottingham Twsp., Burlington Co., laborer; will of. Wife, Mary, £10, and various goods. Rest to be sold. Children to be educated. Son, William, to be put to a trade, when 14. Children are Lucy, Margaret, William, Lydia. Executors--wife, Mary, and William Cubberly. Witnesses--John Taylor, Timothy Abbott. Proved April 11, 1763. Lib. 11, p. 347 1763, April 8. Inventory, £109.16.9, made by William Murfin and Timothy Abbott. Other given name references found in the Index: Page 140: Anna Silver, wife of Aaron Silver, received a bequest of a Bible, in the will of Grace Fawcet, of Greenwich Twsp., Gloucester Co.; will date 13 Dec 1754, proved 30 Mar 1761. [[The abstract implies, but does not state, that Anna is a daughter of Grace.]] Lib. 10, p. 373. Page 170: Aaron Silver is living on a lot willed to Benjamin Acton, son of John Acton, in a will abstract of Clement Hall, of Elsinboro, Salem Co., yeoman; will date 29 Oct 1768, proved 10 May 1769, probated 9 Feb 1769. Lib. 14, p. 102. Page 195: Samuel Silver, Christopher Graff and Lydia Dawson are listed as Witnesses to the will of Moses Hoffman, of Upper Penns Neck, Salem Co., yeoman; will date 3 Jan 1770, proved 6 Mar 1770. Lib. 14, p. 282. ----------------------- 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. Page 466: 1768, July 5. Silver, Archabell, of Pilesgrove, Salem Co., yeoman; will of. Eldest son, Aaron Silver, 5 shillings. Son, Samuel, all my plantation where I live, that I bought of Samuel Graves, lying the south side of Oldmans Creek, and he is to pay to my son, Abel, £12, and to my son, William, 10 shillings. Daughter, Hannah, the bed that she has in her own possession. Rest of personal estate to be sold and money given to my daughters, Lidia, Sarah, Jane, Amy and Hannah. Executors--sons, William and Samuel. Witnesses--David Colson, Joseph Hilton, David Davis. Proved March 7, 1772. Lib. 15, p. 344 Other given name references found in the Index: Page 151: Abel Silver and Samuel Lippincott performed an inventory on the estate of John Duell, of Piles Grove, Salem Co., who died intestate, 31 May 1776. Entry date 25 May 1776. Lib. 16, p. 550; Lib. 26, p. 114. Page 359: Hope Silver, Martha, wife of James Taylor, and Mary Thompson, widow, are named as aunts, and legatees of £5 each, in the will of Abraham Moss, of Alloways Creek Township, Salem Co., yeoman; will date 5 Oct 1770, proved 7 April 1772. Lib. 15, p. 329. and additionally, as follows: 1773, Jan. 20. Moss, Rebecca, of Piles Grove Township, Salem Co., widow; will of. To my sister, Hope Silve and Sarah Lad, apparel. To Ann Lad, oldest daughter of Samuel Lad, a bed. Hannah, daughter of Samuel Lad, 1/2 dozen silver teaspoons. To Syene, Rebecca and Susannah, the 3 daughters of my sister, Hope Silve, £30 each, when they are 18. Residue to my sisters, Hope Silvers and Sarah Lad. Executor--Samuel Lad. Witnesses--Rhoda Silver, Thomas Edwards, Elizabeth Smith. Proved Oct. 5, 1774. [[page 360]] 1774, Oct. 27. Renunciation by Samuel Ladd. 1774, Oct. 31. Adm'r with will annexed--Abel Silver. Fellowbondsman--John Redman; both of Salem Co. 1774, Dec. 5. Inventory, £141.12.10, made by George Colson and John Redman. 1775, Dec. 4. Account by Adm'r. Lib. 16, p. 444; Lib. 17, p. 75. Page 595: Eunice Silver, Henry Woodnutt and Bartholomew Wyatt are listed as Witnesses to the will of Jonathan Woodnut, of Manington Township, Salem Co; will date 10 Apr 1770, proved 13 Apr 1771. Lib. 15, p. 234. Page 360: Abel Silver, of Salem Co., is listed as 'Adm'r with will annexed', dated 31 Oct 1774, ----------------------- 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. No wills found, but the following references were found in the Index: Page 67: Abel Silver, of Piles Grove Township, Salem Co., is listed as a fellowbondsman to Adm'r, George Butcher, of the estate of George Butcher, of Woolwich Township, Gloucester Co., who died intestate; entry date 28 Dec 1785. Abel Silver and George Hellerman also performed an inventory, 23 Dec 1785. Lib. 17, p. 479. Page 75: Lydia Silvers is listed as a daughter and legatee, who received £30, in the will of her father, John Chamberlin, of Windsor Township, Middlesex Co, dated 24 Dec 1781, proved 1 Apr 1783. Lib. 24, p. 277. Page 131: William Silver is listed as a fellowbondsman for the Adm'r, Joseph Pimm, both of Pilesgrove Township, Salem Co., of the estate of Joshua Elkelton, of Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co., who died intestate; entry date 20 Feb 1781. Lib. 23, p. 408; Lib. M, p. 133, 408. Page 197: Abel Silver and John Wright performed an inventory, 6 Dec 1780, on estate of John Hoffman, of Pilesgrove Township, Salem Co.; will date 14 Sep 1780, proved 20 Jul 1782. Lib. 23, p. 397. Page 207: Samuel Silver, of Pilesgrove, Salem Co., is listed as Adm'r of the estate of John Howell, of Woolwich Township, Gloucester Co., who died intestate; entry date 29 May 1783. Lib. 24, p. 239. ----------------------- 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. Page 204: 1789, Sept. 30. Silver, Samuel, of Pilesgrove Township, Salem Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Rebekah, Bible, cow and warming pan, and £10 yearly for 5 years. Children, William, Samuel, Archabald, Ruth and Rebekash Silvers, rest of estate, when they come of age. Executors--friends, Seth Silvers and Isaac Eldridge. Witnesses--Abel Silver, William Wallace, Thomas Osborn. Proved Dec. 18, 1789. 1789, Nov. 4. Inventory, £272.14.3, made by John Barnes and William Wallace. Lib. 31, p. 352. 1787, Jan. 24. Silver, William, of Pilesgrove Township, Salem Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Mary, lot in Pilesgrove that I bought of Thomas Thorn, while my widow, and £70. Daughter, Rhoda Dunn, 1/2 of plantation where I live, and 1/2 of said lot. Daughter, Mary Shores, the other 1/2 of said tracts. Brother Samuel's son, William, best coat. Executors--brother, Samuel Silver, and brother, Davis Bassett. Witnesses--Job Elkinton, Joseph Pimm, Jr., Daniel Bassett, Jr. Proved March 10, 1787. 1787, Feb. 15. Inventory, £452.17.9, made by John Barnes and Isaac Eldridge. Lib. 29, p. 139. Another person not mentioned in above will abstracts, found in the Index: Page 195: Henry Silvers and John Rule performed an inventory, 11 Sep 1790, on estate of Richard Sandsbury, of Kingston, Somerset Co., who died intestate. Entry date 25 Sep 1790. Lib. 31, p. 530. ----------------------- 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. No will abstracts found, but the following references were found in the Index: Page 47: Job Silver, Walter Wilson and Jeremiah Burrough are listed as witnesses to the will of Francis Boyce, Sr., of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will date 18 May 1791, proved 9 Nov. 1791. Lib. 32, p. 343. Page 102: Abel Silvers is listed as apparent land owner next to 6 acres bequeathed to Abraham Davis, son of William Davis, of Piles Grove, Salem Co., in his will date 29 May 1789. The son also received '54 acres on north side of road adjoining lands of Shull and John Duel..." Will proved 12 Oct 1793. Lib. 33, p. 112; File 2083Q. Page 226, as follows: 1793, Nov. 4. Letts, Hannah, of Pilesgrove, Salem Co., widow; will of. Daughter, Mary Welsh, wearing apparel. Son-in-law, Isaac Murphy, all lands. Grandsons, John and Mark Murphy, clothes that were my son David's. Residue divided between daughter, Mary Welsh, and son-in-law, Isaac Murphy. Executor, brother, Abel Silver. Witnesses--Abraham Silver, Hope Silver, Abel Silver. Proved Dec. 19, 1793. Lib. 33, p. 103. 1793, Nov. 9. Inventory, £44.11.7; made by George Colson and Samuel Kirby. File 2034I. Page 394: Gershon Silvers was an apparent land owner who sold same to John Wetherill, Sr., of Chesterfield, Burlington Co., and which was will to his daughter, Sarah Wright. Property sold is listed as 'house and lot in Allentown'. Lib. 32, p. 120; File 11411C. ----------------------- 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. Page 328: 1798, Oct. 19. Silver, Samuel and Archabel, of Salem Co. Wards. Sons of Samuel Silver, of said Co., dec'd; being out of the Wardship of their Guardian in Soccage, make choice of William Silver. Guardian--William Silver. Fellowbondsmen--Isaac Hoffman and James Bright; all of said Co. Lib. 38, p. 154; File 2285Q. 1796, Nov. 24. Silvers, Job, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co. Adm'rs--Ann Silvers and Nathaniel Cain, of Hopewell. Fellowbondsman--Walter Wilson and Anthony Cook, of Trenton, said Co. Lib. 36, p. 309. 1796, Nov. 19. Inventory, £106.2; made by Walter Wilson and Jonathan Burroughs. File 1769J. Other references found in the Index: Page 86: Abel Silver and Samuel Ladd, both of Gloucester Co., are listed as fellowbondsmen for Adm'r William Perkins for estate of Joseph Cowgill, also of Gloucester Co., who died intestate. Entry date 15 Aug 1796. Lib. 36, p. 223; File 2010H. Page 98, as follows: 1798, Jan. 8. Davis, Deborah, of Salem Co. Ward. Daughter of John Davis, late of Philadelphia, dec'd. On petition of Samuel Silver, grandfather of said ward, that Abraham Silver be made her Guardian. Guardian--Abraham Silver. Fellowbondsmen--Zadock Street and Joseph Silver; all of said Co. Lib. 37, p. 425; File 2313Q. Page 100, as follows: 1797, Oct. 30. Davis, John, of Salem Co., grocer, late of City of Philadelphia. Int. Adm'r--David Davis. Fellowbondsmen--Abel Silver and Joseph Davis; all of said Co. Lib. 37, p. 149. 1797, Nov. 23. Inventory, £167.14.2; made by Isaiah Shinn and Joseph Shinn. File 2189Q. Page 159: Benjamin Silvers and John Reid are listed as fellowbondsmen for Andrew Hart, appointed Guardian of Daniel, Rachel and Mary Hankins, of Hunterdon Co., wards, children of Richard Hankins, of said Co., dec'd. Dated 6 Feb 1800. Lib. 38, p. 439; File 1920J. ----------------------- 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. Pp. 403, 404: 1803, Aug. 30. Silver, Abel, of Pilesgrove, Salem Co.; will of. Son, Abraham, 36 acres of land purchased of John Butcher adjoining lands of said Abraham, Samuel Ogden and others; also residue of moveable estate. Plantation called the home place to be sold. Daughters, Silvia Colson, Susannah Haines, Hope Bond, each $266.67. Granddaughter, Deborah Davis, $40. Executor--son, Abraham Silver. Witnesses--Samuel Kenard, Robert H. Bishop, Henry Bishop. Proved Feb. 4, 1804. (Recorded, Surrogate's Office.) File 2735Q. 1803, [ ------. ---.]. Silver, John, Jr., of Upper Freehold Twsp., Monmouth Co.; will of. Wife, Isabell, a sufficiant quantity of household furniture, a room and other privileges in house and one cow; also £25 a year from land devised to daughter, Rachel Robbins, during [[page 404]] her widowhood. Lot of land (5 or 6 acres) lying in Middlesex Co. between John James and my son, Nathan Silver to be sold. Son, Levi Silver, £15, if living, if not same to be divided between his 3 sons, i.e., James, Benjamin and John Silver. Sons, James, Natha and John Silver, each one dollar. Son, Ephraim T. Silver, the bond I hold against him for £500. To children of deceased daughter, Ann Morgan, a bond against their father, William Morgan. Daughter, Achsah Cale, a bond against her husband Lawrence Cale.* Daughter, Susanna Rulon, £5. To Isabella Hankins, Jr., £5, if she lives with my family, until she is 18. Daughter, Rachel Robbins (now wife of James Robbins), plantation I now live on; she to pay John Combs, the balance of mortgage he holds against me; also to pay my son, Ephraim's oldest daughter, Luezer, and Isabella, each £25, when they are 18. Said daughter, Rachel Robbins, the residue. Executors--friend, Robert Montgomery, Sr., and son-in-law, James Robbins. Proved Aug. 13, 1803. Lib. 40, p. 360. 1803, Aug. 9. Inventory, $2,780.94 (includes a bond for $133.33 against Lawrence Cahill and a bond for $1,133.33, against Ephraim T. Silver); made by Frederick Miller and George Robbins. File 8564M. [* The name "Cale" is not given in the Index of Wills of Monmouth Co, and per Inv. of said Estate. It is no doubt intended for "Cahill." Compiler's Note.] 1802, Sept. 14. Silver, Samuel, of Salem Co. Int. Adm'r--William Silver. Fellowbondsmen--Joseph Davis and Joshua Howey; all of Pilesgrove, said Co. Lib. 40, p. 127; File 2346Q. In addition to the given names mentioned in above wills, the following other references were found in the Index: Page 70: Elizabeth Silver was a legatee of 'bed and bedding' in the will of Elizabeth Cain, of Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., dated 17 May 1803, proved 19 Nov. 1803. The will also lists Sarah Cook, Anna Silver or Silvers, Nathaniel Cain, Philip Cain, Asa Cain, Noah Cain as her 'brothers and sisters', and who received the remainder of her estate. Lib. 40, p. 498; File 2050J. Page 94: Abraham Silver is listed as Adm'r for estate of David Conrow, of Salem Co., who died intestate. Entry date is 17 Feb 1802. Lib. 39, p. 531; File 2628Q. Page 191: Seth Silver is listed as Adm'r for estate of John Hains, of Mannington Twsp., Salem Co., who died intestate. Entry date 24 Aug 1802. Lib. 40, p. 127; File 2537Q. Page 194: Henry Silver is mentioned in the will of John Hancock, of Burlington Co. - "...Executors to make up (account) with Henry Silver, if he is reasonable...". Lib. 40, p. 263; File 12107C. ----------------------- 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. No will abstracts found, but the following references were found in the Index: Page 93: Aaron Silver is apparent land owner who sold several parcels to father and grandfather of David Davis, Sr., and to David Davis, Sr., of Waterford Twsp., Gloucester Co., will date 11 Dec. 1802, proved 25 Sep 1806. Said lands were bequeathed to sons Joseph and Jacob. Will abstract, covering 2 pages, contains many descriptions of various parcels of land bought and sold from many individuals. File 2588H. Page 186: Wm. Silver and John Donnelly did an inventory, dated 26 Feb 1808, on estate of Patrick Hoy, of Cumberland Co. File 1437 F. Page 251: David Silver and William Norton, Adm'rs swore to accuracy of an inventory, 21 Apr 1807, on estate of Hannah Norton, of East Windsor, Middlesex Co.; said inventory was performed by John Camberlin and Allinson Ely, Jr. Inventory date was 6 Nov 1806. File 10150 L. ----------------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XLI; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume XII, 1810-1813; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Bayonne, NJ, 1949. No will abstracts located, but the following references were found in the Index: Page 277: David Silver and William, son of Grace Norton, of East Windsor, Middlesex Co., widow [[who signed by Mark]] were appointed Executors in will of Grace Norton; will date 17 Mar 1807, proved 14 Jan 1811. File 10310 L. Page 325: Henry Silvers, Oakey Vanhise and Isaac Scudder were Witnesses to the will of Garret Schank, of West Windsor, Middlesex Co.; will date 25 Apr 1810, proved 17 May 1810. File 10269 L. ----------------------- Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series; Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Volume XLII; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume XIII, 1814-1817; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson; Trenton, NJ, 1949. Page 384: 1814, Apr. 29. Silver, Abraham, of Greenwich Twsp., Cumberland Co. Int. Inventory, $1,487.78; made by William Sheppard, Richard Wood. Sworn to by Mary Silver, Adm'x, Oct. 13, 1814. File 1709 F. No more will abstracts, but a reference to this surname was found in the Index, as follows: Page 392: Samuel Silver and Isaac Townsend, did an inventory, 17 Oct 1817, on estate of Jason Smith, of Port Elizabeth, Cumberland Co., who died intestate. File 1758 F.