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The 'marriage licenses' are only one section, of many. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Pages 219, as follows: 'Bartholomew Thather' appears as owing the estate of Andrew Heath of Hopewell Townhip, Hunterdon Co., yeoman, will date 3 Jan 1716-7, proved 29 Dec 1720. [a full transcription of this abstract available by request] Page 433, as follows: 'Richard Thatcher' appears as owing the estate of Thomas Smith, of Maidenhead, Burlington Co., will date 8 Oct 1702, proved 30 Dec 1702. [a full transcription of this abstract available by request] Page 463, as follows: 1714 Aug. 6. Throp, John, of ? Inventory of the goods of, "left in ye Custety of James Carter, £17.7.9, incl. a mare and other things," brought by his brother Samuel Throp; made by James Wildman, James Cartar and Joseph Thatcher, the last two of Southampton, Bucks Co., Pa., who swear to the appraisal. 1714 Aug. 23. Inventory of the goods of John Thropp left in "ye custety" of Tomas Haman, £7.2.1 "Neuiersy prisment" or £6.--.1 "Pheledelphi prisment." Sworn to by George and Richard Job before John Reid, Justice. 1714 Aug. 23. Account of the estate by Samuel Thropp, from which it appears that 1 shilling N. J. Currency was equal to 1s. 2p. York Currency. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Page 476, as follows: Thatcher, John, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co.; will of. Daughter, Ann, to be brought up by testator's wife, not named. Executors--brothers James and Jeremiah Thatcher. Witnesses--Mathew Resley, Edmond Thatcher, John Arrison. Proved August 1, 1749. Lib. 6, p. 276 1749, August 1. Susanna, widow of John Thatcher, withdraws her caveat. 1749, Aug. 15. Inventory (£47.3.3) includes gun and sword, £1.10. Made by Jaques Barkeloo and Daniel Lake. 1752, Nov. 19. Account. Mentions John Lewis, Doctor, William Montgomery, Nathaniel pettit, Daniel Howell, Justice Montgomery, A. Curtis, William Sieter, William Barnes, William Thatcher, Joseph Thatcher, Jr., Aaron Sigock (?), Isaac Rutinghouse, Charles Hoff, Jr., William Foular, Lot Rittinghouse, Jona. Furman, Jacob Swallow, Edmond Thatcher, James Allen, John Allen, Jeremiah Thatcher, Elizabeth Thatcher, Joseph Thatcher, Sr., William Allen. In addition to the above given names mentioned, the following additional entries appear in the Index: Amos, 377, 402; Elizabeth, 160; Jeremiah, 381; John, 241; Lydia 402; Thomas 380, 381. They are detailed as follows: Page 160: Elizabeth Thatcher is listed as one of the witnesses to the will of Robert Eaton, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., will date 23 Mar 1743-4, proved April 10, 1744. (Lib. 5, p. 25) Page 241: Jno. Thatcher received money from the estate of John Holcombe, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., will date 17th of 6th mo. 1743, proved August 31, 1745 (Executors Quakers) (Lib. 4, p. 371) Account date is 13th of 7 mo. 1747. Page 377: Amos Thatcher and Job Robins performed an inventory, dated 26 Dec 1748, on the estate of Andrew Pettit, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., will date 21 Oct. 1748. (Lib. 6, p. 76) Page 380, 381, as follows: 1742, Nov. 25. Pitcock, Stephen, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., plantation man; will of. Two sons, John and Thomas Pitcock. Executors--friends, Thomas Kitchen and William Barnes. Witnesses--Edward Rockhill, Andrew Pettit, Jacob Knowles, Thomas Thatcher. Proved Dec. 28, 1742. Lib. 4, p. 343 -------, ------------, ---. Inventory £92.9.3; made by Henry Ketchin and George Fox. 1761, April 10. Account by William Barns, Thomas Kitchin, the other executor, being rendered incapable by age. Mentions William Montgomery, Benjamin Taylor, John Watson, George Fox, Charles Hoffman, for B. Smith, William Yard, James Neilson, John Wright, Walter Caine, Samuel Carey, John Lewis, Benjamin Savery, Joseph Lambert, Jerom Horne, Jeremiah Thacher, Mary Robins, Philip Ringo, Thomas Thacher, Thomas Laba, James Journay, Emanuel Carreyell, George Bayles, Benjamin Chamley, John Robins, Samuel Carey, Henry Kitchins, Jacob Knowles, Mary Adams, Josiah Prickitt, John Stevenson, John Mullin, John Wells, Nathaniel Petitt, Joseph King, Benjamin Severns. Page 402, as follows: 1741, April 1. Robins, Isaac, of Hunterdon Co.; will of. Wife, Asubia. Sons--Vincent and Joseph. Six children mentioned. Executors--wfie, and frineds Job Robins and Amos Thatcher. Witnesses--Jacob Knowles, Lydia Thatcher, John Lewis. Proved Oct. 22, 1741. Lib. 4, p. 322 1741, Oct. 13. Inventory (£46.15.2) includes books. Made by W. Montgomerie, Charles Woolverton, Peter Johnson. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. No will abstracts appear in this volume, but the following names/pages appear in the index: James, 19, 62; Jeremiah, 39. Page 19: James Thatcher, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., is listed as a 'fellowbondsman' for the bond of Ralph Johnson, 'farmer', administrator of the estate of Daniel Bailey, of Bethlehem, Hunterdon Co., who died intestate; entry date 2 Aug 1758. (Hunt. Wills, 433J. Page 39: Jeremiah Thatcher and Daniel Lake performed an inventory, 6 Feb 1759, on the estate of James Bray, Sr., of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., will date 22 Mar 1758, proved 1 May 1758. (Liber 9, p. 160). Page 62: James Thatcher and Lawrence Haff (Hoff) performed an inventory on the estate of Thomas Cock, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., who died intestate; entry date 30 Apr 1751. (Lib. 6, p. 456). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. No will abstracts appear in this volume, but the following names/pages appear in the index: Amos, 235, Bartholomew, 209, 272; Joseph, 209; Margaret, 209; Samuel, 249. Pages 209/210, as follows: 1768, Feb. 1. Hull, Margaret, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co.; will of. Daughters, Patience Williamson, Margaret Thatcher, Mary Ann Cane and Johanna South, all real and personal estate. Sons, Moses Hull, Gershom Hull, John Hull, and Daniel Hull, 6 shillings each. Executor--Joseph Thatcher, Sr. Witnesses--Bartholomew Thatcher, Martha Boyd, Thomas Sutton. Proved Jan. 26, 1769. 1769, Jan. 29. Renunciation by Joseph Thatcher. 1769, Jan. 26. Adm'r--Moses Hull, of Windsor Twsp., Middlesex Co. Fellowbondsman--Joseph Thatcher, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co. 1769, Jan. 24. Inventory, £108.4.2, made by Daniel Robins and Jonathan Higgins. 1772, April 24. Account by Moses Hull. Paid Walter Cane, £6; Joseph Thatcher, £6; Patience Williamson, £6; Edmund South, according to the qualifications of Jonathan Higgins, £7.4.0. Lib. 14, p. 37; Lib. 14, p. 502. '[No date]. Hull, Samuel, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Margaret, living from the plantation and £10 yearly. Eldest son, Moses, 1/4 of an acre in the northwest corner of plantation, joining Peter Hart. Son, Gashim, £10. Son, John, £10. Son, Daniel, my plantation, except the 1/4 acre. Daughters, Patience Williamson, Margaret Thatcher, Mary Anne Crane and Johanah South, moveables. Executors--my son-in-law, William Williamson, [[page 210]] my son, Daniel, and Garret Williamson. Witnesses--Peter Hoffman, George Trout, John Ringo. Proved July 6, 1761. 1761, June 29. Inventory, £101.14.7, made by George Trout and Jonathan Higgins. Lib. 11, p. 52. Page 272: Bartholomew Thatcher and Benjamin Stout performed an inventory, 22 Feb 1764, on the estate of Thomas Marshall, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., will date 21 Jan 1764, proved 29 Feb 1764. (Liber 11, 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 XXXIV; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Volume V, 1771-1780; Edited by A. Van Doren Honeyman; Trenton, NJ, 1931. Page 522, as follows: 1779, Dec. 1. Thatcher, Amos, of Hunterdon Co. Int. Adm'r--Job Thatcher. Fellowbondsman--Jeremiah Thatcher; both of said Co. 1779, Dec. 10. Inventory, £5,032.17.0, made by Daniel Pursel and Frederick Jordan. 1803, Feb. 4. Account by Adm'r. Money paid to the following: Daniel Thatcher, Martha Woolverton, Joseph Thatcher, Amy Wilson, Mary Godown and Evans Godown. Liber 25, p. 145. In addition to the above will abstracts, and the given names mentioned, the following additional entries appear in the Index: Ann 517; Daniel 185, 522; Edmond 343; Edward 185, 517; Jeremiah 185, 517, 522; Job 522; Jonas 294; Joseph 522; William 517. Page 185, as follows: 1775, Jan. 8. Forman, William, of Amwell Township, Hunterdon Co., blacksmith; will of. My mother, Grace Harris, wife of Thomas Harris, of Kingwood Township, all of my estate. Executors--Lemuel Pierson, of amwell, blacksmith, and Daniel Thatcher, son of Jeremiah Thatcher. Witnesses--George Alexander, Joseph Smith, Joel Thompson. Proved Feb. 8, 1775. 1775, Feb. 8. Inventory, £75.18.7, made by Joseph Smith and Edward Thatcher. Liber 17, p. 204. Page 294, as follows: 1775, Sept. 25. Lake, Daniel, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., yeoman; will of. Eldest son, William, £100 and my large Bible. Son, Abraham, £100. Son, John, £100. Son, Thomas, £100. Son, Timothy, £100. Grandchildren, Abner, Mary, Stephen and Ann Runyan, £10, when theyr are of age. Granddaughter, Mary, the daughter of my eldest son, William, a bed. Son, William, the remainder. Executors--son, William, and John Taylor, Jr. Witnesses--Jonas Thatcher, James Grahams, Lazarus Adams. Proved Nov. 8, 1775. 1775, Oct. 31. Inventory, £797.3.2, made by John Sherrerd and Samuel Slater. Liber 17, p. 255. Page 343, as follows: 1769, June 8. Meginnes, James, of Hardwick, Sussex Co.,; will of. Son, Steven, 5 shillings. Daughter, Mary Meginnes, 2/3 of the rest. Son, Samuel, other 1/3. Executor--friend, Nathan Armstrong. Witnesses--George Armstrong, John Armstrong, Mary Armstrong. Proved May 29, 1773. 1772, Nov. 24. Inventory, £27.16.9, made by Edmond Thatcher and Uriah Dildine. Lib. 16, p. 213. Page 517, as follows: 1777, May 9. Taylor, John, of Kingwood Township, Hunterdon Co.; will of. Son, John, the money now in his hands, about £244. and he is to pay to my wife, Sarah, 30 shillings a year. Son, Edward, £100 now in his hands, and he is to pay to my wife, 30 shillings a year. Daughter, Ann Thatcher, £100, now in hands of her husband, Jeremiah Thatcher, and she is to pay to my wife, 30 shillings a year. Daughter, Margaret, £100 now in the hands of her husband, William Thatcher, and to pay to my wife 30 shillings a year. To children of my daughter, Elizabeth Robins, deceased, the rest of the moveable estate, as they come of age. To the children of my son, Thomas, deceased, my house and land in Kingwood Township, the money arising from the sale thereof. Executors--sons, John, Edward, and Jeremiah Thatcher. Proved May 31, 1779. 1779, May 31. Inventory, £431.8.9, made by Henry Stoll and john Sherrerd, at house of Jeremiah Thatcher. In hands of Barefoot Smith, for rent, £9. 1786, May 19. Account of Jeremiah Thatcher, Executor. Liber 21, p. 280. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 will abstracts appear in this volume, but the following names/pages appear in the index: Daniel, 446; Isaac, 379; Jeremiah, 15, 107, 139. Page 15: "A bond against Jeremiah Thatcher, £45.9.6." is listed in the Inventory of 30 April 1781, on the estate of William Allen, Esq., will date 23 Mar 1781, proved 1 May 1781. (Lib. 23, p. 109). Page: 107: Jeremiah Thatcher is listed as a 'fellowbondsman' for Jane Curtis, Adm'x of the estate of her husband, Benjamin Curtis, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., who died intestate; entry date 8 May 1782; both Jane Curtis and Jeremiah Thatcher are also of said Co. Further, Jeremiah Thatcher and John Sherrerd performed the inventory on said estate, 2 May 1782. (Lib. 25, p. 145). Page 139: Jeremiah Thatcher, of Kingwood, and Moore Furman, of Trenton, are listed as executors to the estate of Samuel Everitt, of Alexandria Twsp., Hunterdon Co., will date 10 Sept. 1783, proved 6 Dec 1783. They did the accounting 25 Oct 1787, and a further accounting was performed by Moore Furman, surviving executor, 1 June 1793. (Lib. 25, p. 177). Jeremiah Thatcher is listed as a 'fellowbondsman' for Samuel Everitt, administrator, for the estate of William Everett, of Alexandria, Hunterdon Co., who died intestate; entry date 6 Jan 1783. Further, Jeremiah Thatcher and Moore Furman did the 'account', 24 Jan 1786; both listed as 'Executors' of Samuel Everett, who was Adm'r of William Everitt, deceased. (Lib. 25, p. 199. Page 379: Isaac Thatcher, Reuben Lake and Elizabeth Taylor are listed as witnesses to the will of Noah Stout, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., will date 23 Jan 1777, "proved 24 Mar 1787 by Isaac Thatcher and Elizabeth Curtis, late Elizabeth Taylor." (Lib. 29, p. 271). [[Noah Stout's wife's name was Elizabeth. Upon examination of other records, Elizabeth's maiden name was probably Thatchter, as indicated 'Historical and Genealogical Miscellany, Early Settlers of New Jersey and their Descendants, Volume IV, John E. Stillwell, M. D.; NY 1916, p. 349', Noah Stout #43, son of Joseph Stout and Martha Reeder, his 2nd wife, and grandson of David, "married Miss Thatcher."]] Page 446: Daniel Thatcher, Albares Ringo and Benjamin Howell are listed as witnesses to the will of William George, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., will date 1 May 1779, proved 18 Aug 1798. (Lib. 29, p. 277). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Pages 225, 226, as follows: 1790, June 3. Thatcher, Jeremiah, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co.; will of. Wife, Nancy, use of homestead, except 50 acres where Doctor George Cambel lives; but my Executors are to dispose of the profits of the land to support my daughter, Rachel Cambel or my wife, Nancy, or my daughter, Nancy Everitt.. Moveable estate and land in Sussex Co. to be sold, and the money to be let to my children, Daniel, Mary, Grace, Nancy and Rebeka. My Executors are to take out a deed for the land my son, Edward Thatcher, lived lately on in Pennsylvania. Edward's wife to live on the land and educate Edward's children; but, if my son, Edward, is alive and should return, I give the land to him. Executors--sons-in-law, Richard Opdike and Job Thatcher. Witnesses--Machal Stack, Jan Barkeloo, James Vannetter. Proved Sept. 4, 1790. 1790, Aug. 13. Inventory, £495.18.6, made by Elijah Allen and Hezekiah Waterhouse. Lib. 30, p. 292. 1789, March 28. Thatcher, Thomas, of Greenage Township, Sussex Co.; will of. Eldest son, Thomas, the rents of 120 acres of land which Samuel Sempleton and Peter Petty live on; and to him forever. Second son, Samuel, 200 acres where William Willis lives. Son, Elisha, 200 acres that are also rented. Daughter, Hannah, 110 acres [[page 226]] joining Elisha's land. Daughter, Clorenda, 100 acres where John Smith lives. I did give my daughter, Susannah, 104 acres. Daughter, Elizabeth, the plantation that was surveyed to her. Youngest daughers, Sarah, Abigail and Rebecca, £300 when they are 21. Wife, Susannah, the profits of Elisha's land until he is 21. Executors--wife, Susannah, and my sons Thomas and Samuel. Witnesses--Peter Pettey, Philip Wolever, Elias Jones. Proved May 21, 1789. 1789, May 19. Inventory, £66.3.0, made by Peter Pettey and Philip Woolever. Lib. 30, p. 196. In addition to the Thatcher names mentioned in the above will abstracts, the following appear in the Index: Bartholomew, 87; Daniel, 89; James, 87, 124; Jeremiah, 87, 124, 210, 230; Thomas, 247; William, 87. Page 87, as follows: 1790, Feb. 18. Gee, Joseph, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co. Int. Adm'r--James Thatcher. Fellowbondsman--William Thatcher; both of said place. 1786, Aug. 19. Inventory, £45.5.0, made by Jeremiah Thatcher and Gabriel Hoff, at the house of James Thatcher. Note against Bartholomew Thatcher, £3. Lib. 30, p. 315. Page 89, as follows: 1790, May 6. Godown, Hannah, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co. Ward. Daughter of Evans Godown, of said Co., deceased. Said Ward makes choice of Thomas Godown as her Guardian. 1790, May 6. Guardian--Thomas Godown. Fellowbondsman--Daniel Thatcher; both of said place. Lib. 30, p. 319. [[note--Evans Godown, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., died intestate, event date 24 April 1790. See Liber 30, p. 316]] Page 124, as follows: 1786, June 22. Jay, Joseph, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co. Int. Adm'r--James Thatcher. Fellowbondsman--Jeremiah Thatcher; both of said Co. Lib. 28, p. 246. Page 210, as follows: 1786, June 22. Snider, Charity, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co. Ward. Daughter of Peter Snider, of said place, deceased. Said Ward makes choice of Daniel Pursel as her Guardian. 1786, June 22. Guardian--Daniel Pursel. Fellowbondsman--Jeremiah Thatcher; both of said Co. Witness--David Everitt. Lib. 28, p. 248. Page 230: Jeremiah Thatcher, along with Jonathan Woolverton and Absalom Runyan appear in a petition by Luther Opdycke, Thomas Shearman and Henry Snyder, who are listeded as legatees and Guardian of the orphans of Francis Tomlinson, deceased, namely Francis, Dinah and Sarah Tomlinson, dated 6 May 1788, Wards, children of Francis Tomlinson, of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co., deceased. Thatcher, Woolverton and Runyan were appointed to divide the lands among the legatees and orphans, but Absalom Runyan refused to appear; petition requests 'another person to take his place.' Page 247, as follows: 1789, Sept. 14. Warne, George, of Mansfield Woodhouse, Sussex Co.; will of. Wife to be supported. Son, George, £10. Son, Joseph, 130 acres along line of Thomas Thatcher. Sons, Thomas and John, plantation where John Lake lives, and the £500 in hands of Joseph Hart. Granddaughter, Elizabeth Vancamp, £70. Elija and Elisha, rest of farm where I live. Daughter, Mary Hews, 15 acres on north of Pohathung. Daughter, Elizabeth Probasko. 150 acres on road up the mountains. Grandson, Jesse Warn, a horse. Executors--sons, Elija and Elisha. Witnesses--Thomas Thatcher, Peter Pettey, John Emley. Proved Nov. 25, 1789. 1789, Nov. 11. Inventory, £843.17.1, made by David Johnston and Philip Weller. Lib. 30, p. 192. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Page 355, as follows: 1784, July 10. Thatcher, Joseph, Sr., of Huntingdon Co.; will of. Wife, Margaret, all real and personal during her life. Son, Samuel, place where he now lives. Son, Betholomew, place where he did live, adjoining Daniel Mershon's, for life; then, at his decease, to be divided between his sons, Abel and Charles. Should grandsons, Abel and Charles, not come back, or die without issue, their sister, Hannah, to have the place, and, if she die without issue, then her sisters, Grace and Margaret, to have it. Son, Joseph, plantation whereon I now live. Granddaughter, Hannah Thatcher, £100 and my negro wench. Son Samuel's children (not named), each £10. Son Betholomew's children, Abel, Mary, Hannah, Grace, Charles and Mary, an equal share of residue of personal estate. Executors--wife, Margaret, son, Joseph Thatcher and Samuel Slayter. Witnesses--Daniel Mershon, Daniel Pegg and Peter Gram, Jr. Proved July 15, 1791. Lib. 32, p. 306. 1791, June 21. Inventory, £1,438.8.1 1/2; made by Robert Emley and John Gregg. File 1585J Other than those mentioned in the above will abstract, the following persons appear in the Index: Elisha, 275; Samuel 172. Page 172: Samuel Thatcher and Thomas Reading, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., are named as executors of the estate of John Henry, Sr., of the same place, will date 17 Mar 1793, proved 8 Aug 1793. (Liber 32, p. 282). Page 275: Elisha Thatcher, of Greenwich Twsp., Sussex Co. is listed as a 'fellowbondsman' for the adminstrators of the estate of Edmund Palmer of Sussex Co. who died intestate, event date 27 Dec. 1791; Elisha Thatcher and Jacob Johnson also performed an inventory on said estate, 26 Dec 1791. (Lib. 35, p. 45; File 503S). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Pages 367, 368, as follows: 1787, Feb. 24. Thatcher, Amos, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co.; will of. Son, Daniel, home plantation of 214 acres bounded by lands of John Severns and others; he to pay to the children of son, Amos, dec'd, £150, divided between them when of age. Son, Job, plantation, whereon he lives in Alexandria Twsp., being 130 acres. To the heir of son, Joseph, 5 shillings. Daughters, Lydia, Urenia, Azobah and Martha, all personal, divided between them. Daughter, Martha, now a widow, to have 2 rooms in Daniel's house, during her widowhood. Executors--son, Daniel, and friend, Thomas Kitchen. Witnesses--Franklin Gordon, Charles Sargent and Samuel Adams. Proved Feb. 7, 1798. Lib. 37, p. 453 1798, Jan. 30. Inventory, £210.14.2; made by Cornelius Lake and Charles Sargent. 1801, June 16. Account by Daniel Thatcher; shows total, £249.14.7. File 1859J. 1796, June 4. Thatcher, Daniel, Rev., of Hunterdon Co.; will of. Real in the states of Georgia, New Jersey and 140 acres in New York on Shemung branch of Susquehannah (deed in possession of Vincent Matthews, Esq., at Newton Point); also negroes and personal; all to be sold and proceeds equally divided between sisters, Mary, Grace, Ann, Rebeckah and Rachel, and brother, Edward Thatcher's children. To Elijah Everitt (son of sister Nancy), bay horse. Executors--Richard Opdyke, Esq., and Jonathan Opdyke (son of sister Grace) and Elijah Everitt (son of sister Nancy). Witnesses--Samuel Opdycke, Elisha Opdycke and Joshua Opdycke. Proved Nov. 17, 1797. Lib. 37, p. 167. 1798, Oct. 25. Account of Elijah Everitt and Jonathan Opducke; shows Inventory of personal in state of Georgia, £483.01. 1814, April 24. Additional account; shows balance of £441.75. File 1818J. 1797, Mar. 5. Thatcher, Edmond, of Hardwick Twsp., Sussex Co.; will of. Wife, Elizabeth, movable estate and profits of plantation, while widow. Son, John, a coat and large Bible. Son, Enoch, a bond against Jacob Smith to be paid by Levi Howell. Son, Edmond, home plantation of 70 acres, after wife's decease. Daughter, Lidia, 4 sheep. Executors--wife, Elizabeth, and son, Enoch. Witnesses--John Robertson, Daniel Hunt and Elizabeth Anderson. Proved July 3, 1797. Lib. 37, p. 268. 1797, Nov. 27. Inventory, £72.7.6; made by John Sharp and Ralph Hunt, Jr. File 757S. 1799, May 10. Thatcher, James, of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co. Int. Adm'r--David Everitt. Fellowbondsmen--Lewis Stewart and Joshua Anderson; all of said Co. Lib. 38, p. 467. 1799, May 10. Renunciation by Mary Thatcher, the widow. Witnesses--Lewis Stewart and Joshua Anderson. 1799, Mar. 12. Inventory, £92.5.6; made by Lewis Stewart and Barefoot Smith. 1800, Oct. 31. Account by Adm'r; shows deficiency of £204.17.7. 1800, Oct. --. Petition by Adm'r to sell part of real in order to settle with debts. [[page 368]] 1802, Feb. 1. Report of Adm'r, of land sold to Luther Opdycke, for £301.3. 1802, Aug. 5. Final account by the Adm'r. File 1898J. Other than all the given names appearing in the above transcriptions, only Daniel Thatcher appears on a different page - 222, and is as follows: He appears as one of the witnesses to the will of Moses Larew (Larowe), of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., will date 4 Jan 1797, proved 8 Feb 1797. (Lib. 37, p. 187, and File 1801J). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Pages 442, 443, as follows: 1802, April 14. Thatcher, Samuel, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co.; will of. Personal and real estate to be sold. Son, Joseph, £15. Son, Elijah, £35. Son, Nathan, £30. Daugheter, Martha (now wife of John Trimmer), £60. Son, Aaron, £100. Son, Daniel, the 2 tracts on which he dwells containing 102 acres; also £50. Grandson, John Henry (son of daughter, Elizabeth Henry, dec'd), £200 and a young mare. Granddaughter, Hope Henderson (daughter of said daughter Elizabeth, dec'd), £10. Great granddaughter, Elizabeth Henderson, £5. Grandson, Bartholomew Thatcher (son of son, Joseph), £5. Residue to be equally divided between my sons and daughter. Executors--friends, John Sharp, Jr., and Henry Baker, both of Amwell Twsp. Witnesses--Peter Vanfleet, John Barton, Thomas Reading. Proved June 14, 1802. Lib. 40, p. 28. 1802, June 9. Inventory, £508.44; made by Elisha Barton and Cornelius Polhemus. 1806, May 6. Account by the Executors; above a balance of £3,321.59 for distribution. File 2039J. 1803, Jan. 7. Thatcher, William, of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co.; will of. Wife (unnamed), the whole of my house and furniture necessary for her use; also 1/3 of produce of farm, during her life. Son, Bartholomew, possession of my plantation and stock and implements of husbandry, during the life of my wife. After wife's decease real and personal estate to be sold and divided amongst my children: sons (unnamed), each 2 shares, and daughters (unnamed), each one share, except Lidia Hillman to have £18 deducted from her dividend. Executors-- sons, Jonas and William Thatcher. Witnesses--Hermon Barkeloo, Edward Taylor, William McGill. Proved Mar. 14, 1803. Lib. 40, p. 298. 1803, Feb. 22. Inventory, £269.1.9 1/2; made by Peter Fox and Job Thatcher. File 2080J. In addition to the names mentioned in the above transcribed, the following entries appear in the Index: Aaron, 221; Bartholomew, 459; Catherine, 260; Daniel, 260; Elizabeth, 459; Leoney, 439: William, 56. Page 56: William Thatcher's property line is mentioned in the division of real estate of the estate of Nathaniel Brittin, of Ringwood Twsp. [[prob. mis-spelling for Kingwood]], Hunterdon Co., who died intestate, entry date 3 Feb 1803; division date of 6 Oct 1805. The description of the land being divided covers pages 56 and 57. Nathaniel Brittain received lot No. 3, which contained 23 acres. He also received lot No. 10, which was in line with Peter Fox's land, of 4 3/4 acres. Page 211: Aaron Thatcher and John Sharp, Jr., are listed as 'Fellowbondsmen' to Henry Baker, chosen as Guardian for John Henry, Jr., of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., Ward, being upwards of 14 years; entry date 4 Aug 1802. (Lib. 40, p. 96). Page 260: Daniel and Catharine Thatcher, and Paul Kuhl, are listed as witnesses to the will of Mary Kitchen, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., will date 4 Oct 1799, proved 7 May 1805 and recorded Surrogate's Office, Hunterdon Co. (File 2149J) Page 439, as follows: 1803, Aug. 12. Taylor, John, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Co.; will of. Son, Abel, 40 acres on east end of plantation where I now live where said Abel's house stands bounded by line of Samuel Salter and main road to Baptist Town, during his live, then same to his son, Abel Taylor. Son-in-law Tunis Eycke, plantation commonly known as the swamp place, for term of 2 years after which it is to be sold and proceeds divided between my 5 daughters, Nancy Slater, Elizabeth Curlis, Susannah Eycke, Leoney Thatcher and Mary Davis; said daughters also residue of moeveable estate in equal shares. Son, Edward, remainder of home plantation, during his life, then same to be divided between his sons, John and Thomas Taylor. Executors--Samuel Slater and Tunis Eycke. Witnesses--Netty McGill, Ann Rockhill, William McGill. Proved Oct. 17, 1805. (Recorded Surrogate's Office, Hunterdon Co.) 1805, Oct 10. Inventory (not totaled); made by Peter Fox and David Everitt. File 2169 J. Page 459: Bartholomew Thatcher is listed as friend, and named as one of the Executors of the estate of Gilbird Van Camp, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., will date 5 April 1802. Wife, Mary and son, Bartholomew, are named as the other executors. Elizabeth Thatcher, William Barrick and Nathaniel Saxton are listed as witnesses. Will proved 29 May 1802. (Liber 40, p. 95; File 2043 J) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Pages 332, 333, as follows: 1805, Sept. 14. Thatcher, Job, of Alexandria Twsp., Hunterdon Co.; will of. Wife, Rebeckah, profits and incomes from plantation whereon I now live (167 acres) bounded by lands of John Case; also household furniture and farm utensils, while my widow. Should she marry again, she to have a comfortable support out of my estate but not to support her said husband. After wife's decease or marriage: son, Daniel, the back side of my plantation (following various courses to the Old Bridge and Allen's line), also my clock; daughter, Sarah, remainder of my plantation and 2 small lots in the Barrans. Residue to be divided between my children. Executors--wife, Rebekah, son, Daniel, and son- in-law, Josiah Prall. Witnesses--Holloway Hunt, William Hodge, Thomas Hodge. 1805, Sept. 14. Codicil. Daughter, Sarah, my negro girl, Dine, after wife's decease. Witnesses--the same. Proved Aug. 6, 1806. 1806, Aug. 2. Inventory, $1,497.00; made by David Everitt and Nicholas Pickel. File 2196 J. 1808, Oct. 11. Thatcher, Jonas, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co.; will of. Wife, Sarah, plantation whereon I now dwell for 3 years; also sufficiency of meat and grann, with wagons, plow, etc., 2 cows ans 2 horses, and household furniture for her use and her family, in lieu of her dower. Son, Jonas, when 21 and wife, Sarah, the west end of my home plantation, joining lands of John Severns, Peter Prall, Evan Godown and Cornelius Lake (100 acres), jointly; after wife's decease, son, Jonas, said 100 acres. Should said son, Jonas, die without issue, said land to be sold and proceeds divided between my 6 daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Rachel, Hannah and Ruth. Said 6 daughters, residue of my home plantation, to be sold and proceeds divided between them. Son, Nathaniel, £10; also £40 to be divided among his children, when youngest is 18. Daughter, Hannah, an outset equal to that given my married daughters. Daughter, Ruth, bed and bedding and to be raised and schooled at expense of my wife and son, Jonas. Executors--Friend, Henry Trimmer, and son, Jonas Thatcher. Witnesses--Cornelius Lake, John Sergent, Godfrey Rockefellow. Proved Nov. 3, 1808. 1808, Nov. 29. Inventory (not totaled); made by Andrew Bearder and Godfrey Rockafellow. File 2337 J. In addition to Thatcher names mentioned in the above transcribed will abstracts, the following appear in the Index: Job, 372; Jonas, 289. Page 289: Jonas Thatcher is mentioned having owned land, 9.73 acres, in Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., which he sold to Adam Rudebock (Rudenbock), of the same place, and which, by the will of said Rudebock, is given to his wife, Elizabeth, in his will, date 17 Feb 1809, proved 29 Mar 1809. (File 2377J) Page 372: Job Thatcher and Luther Opdycke are listed as witnesses to the will of Rachel White, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co., will date 7 Aug 1805, proved 5 May 1807. (File 2284J)