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     Pieter Pietersen Van Nest was born circa 1625 at Nes, Ameland Island, Friesland, the Netherlands. The Van Nest family was originally from the Netherlands, and the name is variously spelled in colonial records as van Ess, van Ness, van Nest, and van Neste. The pioneer in America, Pieter Van Nest, resided at the time of his emigration in Nes, one of three villages on the island of Ameland, off Friesland, between which province and the island lies De walden Sound. Members of the van Nest family became illustrious in ancient days, one, in the sixteenth century, acting as Councilor of William the Silent, Prince of Orange. Vice-Admiral van Nest took part in the famous expedition against England in 1666, engaging in the battle off North Foreland, Kent. His ships, and those of Admiral Tromp, were so badly crippled that they had to be abandoned, but the commanders survived and led brilliantly until obliged to retreat. The following year, 1667, Admiral van Nest blocked the mouth of the Thames, while Admiral De Ruyter threatened the English Coast, causing consternation and terror there.^2,1,3 He was the son of Pieter Van Nest. Pieter Pietersen Van Nest was had a Family Bible printed in Leyden, Holland in 1645. He emigrated from Nes, Ameland Island, Friesland, the Netherlands, leaving 1647; Settled in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.³ He was appeared on the list of members of the Collegiate Reformed Dutch Church as of after 1649.⁴ He married Judith Jorise Rapalje, daughter of Joris Jansen Rapalje of Valenciennes and Catalyntje Jeronomus Trico of Pry, in 1652 at Kings County, New York. Pieter Pietersen Van Nest was was a member of the Convention "holden at New Amsterdam to engage the several Dutch Towns to keep up an armed force for public protection" in 1663.⁴

In 1675, Pieter Pietersen Van Nest appeared on the census at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Details provided: Appeared on the assessment roll.²



In 1676, Pieter Pietersen Van Nest appeared on the census at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Details provided: Appeared on the assessment roll.²

He was is noted as of the Wallabout on Domine Van Zuren's list of church members in 1677.²

In 1683, Pieter Pietersen Van Nest appeared on the census at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Details provided: Appeared on the assessment roll.²

He was took the Oath of Allegiance to the King of England in 1687 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He sold a farm to his son-in-law, Dirck Middagh, before 1697.⁵ He died on 20 March 1697 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was a witness where Dirck Aertse Middagh owned a farm which he purchased from his father-in-law, Peter Van Neste, in 1709.⁵

     Andrew Foster Jr. was born circa 1640 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Andrew Foster of Andover and Ann (?).² Andrew Foster Jr. married Mary Russ, daughter of John Russ of Newbury and Margaret (?), on 7 June 1662 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,3 Andrew Foster Jr. was admitted freeman in 1690.² He died on 7 May 1697 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.²

     Thomas Holbrooke was christened circa 1624/25 at the Church of St. John the Baptist?, Glastonbury, Somerset, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth and Jane Powyes.¹ The group of Reverend Joseph Hull embarks for America. On 20 March 1634/35 at Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, England.^6,7 Thomas Holbrooke emigrated from Weymouth, England, leaving 30 March 1635; Left England aboard the "Marygold" with his family, as part of Reverand Hull's Company. On the list of those bound for New England he is identified as "#69 Thomas Holbrooke, his son, aged 10 years."^7,8 He immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts Bay Commonwealth, America, arriving 6 May 1635.⁹ He relocated to Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England, on 7 June 1635.¹⁰ He lived on 8 July 1635 at Weymouth, Massachusetts; He and his family were among the group allowed to settle in Wessagusset (which became Weymouth in September 1635).¹⁰ He was appeared (#48) on a list of early settlers or proprietors between 1643 and 1644 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.¹¹ He married Joanna Kingman, daughter of Henry Kingman of Weymouth and Joan (?), in 1650 at Massachusetts.^12,5,13 Thomas Holbrooke witnessed the will of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth on 31 December 1668 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; "Being sick and weak," he made his will, bequeathing unto his wife Jane, his sons John Holbrooke, William Holbrook, and Thomas Holbrook, and unto his daughters Anne Reynolds, Elizabeth Hatch, and Jane Drake, and unto his grandchildren John Holbrook, Peter Holbrook, and William Holbrook, and to all his grandchildren that shall be living at his wife Jane's death, his property. He said that his grandson Peter had served him and his wife in their old age for about eight years, for which he was to have his dwelling house in Weymouth with the orchard and the arable land.^12,3,14 Thomas Holbrooke He served during King Philip's War and "presumably was in the Narragansett Fort battle. For this service his heirs received a share in the land granted to [those] soldiers...." In 1675.⁵ He left a will on 25 July 1695 at Braintree, Massachusetts.⁵ He died on 22 July 1697 at Braintree, Massachusetts.^3,5 His estate was probated on 19 August 1697.⁵

     Anna Harris was daughter of the widow Elizabeth Harris.⁴ She was daughter of Thomas Harris.³ She was born circa 1613 at Hatherup, or vicinity, Gloucestershire, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Harris and Elizabeth (?).^2,3,4 Anna Harris emigrated from Bristol, England, leaving 1630; She came with her family, probably on the "Lyon" out of Bristol.³ She married Elias Maverick, son of Reverend John Maverick and Mary Gye, on 11 June 1633 at Massachusetts.^5,6,7,8 Anna Harris was admitted to the church on 7 October 1639 at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.² She died on 7 September 1697 at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died age 84.^2,1,3

     Cornelis Verwey was born circa 1655. He married Hendrickjen Janse Buys, daughter of Jan Cornelise Buys and Ida Lubbertse, before 1678; Her 1st. Cornelis Verwey witnessed the baptism of Daniel Denton on 14 December 1679 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; "Son of ___ Denton and Abigail ____. Sponsers: Jan Buys and Cornelia Verwey."^1,2,3 Cornelis Verwey was joined the Bergen Church on 21 June 1681 at Bergen, New Jersey. He witnessed the baptism of Jan Coerton in 1686 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, New Jersey; "son of Jan Koerte and Neeltje Beus. Sponsors: Cornelis and Hendrickje Verwey."^4,5,6 Cornelis Verwey died before 1698.

     Adam Wright was born on 20 March 1649/50 at Sandwich, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. and Alice Way.¹ Adam Wright married Mary Dennis before 1673 at New York.² Adam Wright witnessed the will of Anthony Wright on 20 May 1673 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.² Adam Wright was the Adam who "probably" settled at Oyster Bay circa 1675 at Long Island, New York.¹ He witnessed the will of Alice Way on 22 April 1685 at 2nd month, Oyster Bay, New York, America; "In the name of God, Amen. I, Alice Crabb, of Oyster Bay, leave to my daughter Lydia Horner, the shares of meadow, adjoining the medow once of Nicholas Simkins, in the Town meadow. And two shares by the will of my brother-in-law Anthony Wright. I leave to my daughter Mary Andres, and my grandchild, Job Townsend, all my land and meadow at the South, and at the Plains, all which did belong to my brother Anthony Wright. I leave to my granddaughter Alice Townsend, one little iron pot and pewter plate. My negro man is to be free, but he has to pay oe 4 to Simon Cooper and James Townsend for the use of my grandson Job Townsend. I leave to my three sons Gideon Wright, Jacob Wright, and Adam Wright, 5 shillings each. I make my two sons-in-law Samuel Andrews and Isaac Horner executors."^3,2 Adam Wright died in 1698 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, at age 47 years.²

     Elizabeth Townsend was born in 1645.¹ She was the daughter of John Townsend.¹ Elizabeth Townsend married Gideon Wright, son of Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. and Alice Way, in 1667 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.¹ Elizabeth Townsend witnessed the will of Anthony Wright on 20 May 1673 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.¹ Elizabeth Townsend died in 1698 at age 53 years.¹

     Also called Jannetje Dirks from Noortman's Kil.³ Janneken Dircks was born before December 1653 at the area of Noormans Kil (Normans Creek), Long Island, New York.¹ She was baptized on 7 December 1653 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.^1,2 She was the daughter of Dirck Volckertszen and Christina Vigne. Janneken Dircks married Pieter Schamp, son of Jacob Schamp and Elisabeth Cuypers, on 7 October 1674 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, Kings County, New York; "Pieter Schamp, Soldaet, j. m. Van Gendy, en Jannetje Dircks, j. d. Van Noortmans Kill. Eodem."^1,4,5 Janneken Dircks witnessed the baptism of Justis Schamp on 23 August 1676 at the Dutch Reformed Church, New York City, Kings County, New York; "Joost."^1,6,7 Janneken Dircks participated in the troubles of the times and was brought before the court on 9 January 1694 at Bushwick, Kings County, New York. Apparently, Rachel, the wife of John Luger, and the "widow Jonica Schamp" of Bushwick were presented before the court of Sessions for having on 24 January previous assaulted Captain Peter Praa. (This Peter Praa was also the purchaser of her father's property?) In their assault, they tore him by the hair as he stood at the head of his company in Boswyck. They were heavily fined and released after making due confession of their fault. (Records of Court Sessions, in Old Road Book, City Hall of Brooklyn, p. 25.).⁸ She appears in court records as a widow on 9 January 1694.⁷

In 1698, Janneken Dircks appeared on the census at Bushwick, Kings County, New York, Details provided: Appeared alone as head of household with six children.

She died between 1698 and 1706 at Bushwick, Kings County, New York.^1,2

     Ernst August, Kurfürst von Braunschweig - Lüneburg was born on 30 November 1629 at Herzberg am Harz, Germany.¹ He was the son of Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg.² Ernst August, Kurfürst von Braunschweig - Lüneburg married Sophie von der Pfalz, daughter of Frederick V, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector, King of Bohemia and Elizabeth Stuart, The Queen of Hearts, on 30 September 1658.³ Duke of Braunschweig-Calenberg-Göttingen at Germany in 1679.¹ Kurfürst of Germany at Germany in 1692.¹ Ernst August, Kurfürst von Braunschweig - Lüneburg died on 2 February 1698 at Herrenhausen (now part of Hannover), Germany, at age 68 years and 2 months.¹

     Hannah Tayer, Mrs. was born in 1625 at England.¹ She married Thomas Jr. Tayer of Braintree, son of Thomas Tayer of Braintree and Margery Wheeler, before 1642 at England.² Hannah Tayer, Mrs. died on 7 February 1697/98 at age 73 years.²

     Thomas Gilbert of Brookfield was born on 15 March 1658/59 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.^3,5 He was the son of Thomas Gilbert of Springfield and Catherine Chapin.^1,3,4 Thomas Gilbert of Brookfield was described as a wild youth.⁶ He married Abilene Marshfield, daughter of Samuel Marshfield of Springfield and Hester Wright, on 4 August 1680 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.^5,6 Thomas Gilbert of Brookfield was "presented" by a jury for hunting on at Qaubaug (Brookfield) on the Lord's Day on 26 September 1682.⁷ He was sent by Col. Pynchon as a soldier to Qaubaug on 19 August 1688 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁸ He was sent again to Qaubaug to help build a fort there on 21 September 1688 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁹ He lived in 1690 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He settled in Brookfield about 1690, and built a house on the north side of "the new country road" east of Owen's tavern.¹ He married Anna Bancroft on 9 April 1690 at Massachusetts; His 2nd.⁵ Thomas Gilbert of Brookfield removed to Brookfield in the spring in 1691.⁶ He was appointed constable in September 1691 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹⁰ He took an active part in furthering settlement of Brookfield, and his name appears on numerous petitions to the General Court.⁶ He returned with his young family to Springfield in 1696 or 1697 where he died.⁶ He died on 14 May 1698 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 39 years, 1 month and 29 days.^5,11

     Doctor Daniel Wills of Northampton was the progenitor of the Wills family in America.¹ He was a Quaker. He was of Northampton.² He was born circa 1633 at Bugbrooke Parish?, Northamptonshire, England.^3,4 He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1655 at England. Doctor Daniel Wills of Northampton consented to and affirmed with signature the Concessions and Agreements of West New Jersey on 3 March 1676. He immigrated to New Jersey arriving 1677; A Quaker, and with that group crossed the Atlantic aboard the SS Kent.⁵ He accompanied the immigration of William Matlack in 1677 to New Jersey; He came to America as the indentured servent of Daniel Wills, bound to Wills for four years.⁵ Doctor Daniel Wills of Northampton was one of the more pompous passengers and had been appointed in England as a commissioner, or overseer, for West Jersey land.⁵ He was held 1 share as one of the proprietors of the original 100 shares of West New Jersey property in 1685 at New Jersey.² He was a Physician in 1685.² He was entrusted with the care of Elizabeth Green, future wife of John Stokes, by her father, and whom he brought to America before 1698.⁶ He left a will on 25 March 1698 at Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey; 65 years old; will of. Children--James (who has son John), Daniel, John, Mary Ewer, Ann. Real and personal estate (a negro boy, a book of "Chirurgery called Ambros Parry," other books, a watch). Son John sole executor. Witnesses--Christopher Wetherill and Joseph Smith.^7,8 He died on 26 May 1698 at Barbados, West Indies.⁹ Lib. 2, p. 9: Inventory of the estate (£125.-.- a High St. lot, 104 feet front; £25.-. 50 acres in town bounds, £200 a plantation on Northampton R., £60 other real estate, £417.12.8 1/2 personal); made by Christopher Wetherill, Sam'l Furnis, Joshua Humphris and Peter Frettwell. At Burlington County, New Jersey, on 8 October 1698.⁷ His estate was probated on 30 March 1700 at Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey; Bond of John Wills of Northampton as executor of his father's will. Thomas Brian and Nathaniel Cripps, both of the same place, fellow bondsmen.⁷

     Samuel Wheelock was born on 22 September 1642 at 7th mo., Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^3,1,4,5 He was the son of Reverend Ralph Wheelock and Rebecca Clark.^1,2 Samuel Wheelock married Sarah Kendrick on 3 April 1678 at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Her 1st.^6,7 Samuel Wheelock was appointed executor in his father's will on 3 May 1681 at Medfield, Massachusetts.⁸ He witnessed the will of Reverend Ralph Wheelock on 3 May 1681 at Medfield, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony, New England; "In the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and eighty on the first day of the twelth month I Ralph Wheelock of Medfield in the County of Suffolk in the Massachusetts Colony in New England being by the good hand of my god preserved unto old age and thence by and the infirmyties insedent thereunto (though at present in pfit memory and understanding blessed be the Lord) am put in mind of my great and last change in this world & knowing that it is my duty to prepare for Death that I be not unprovided when it shall approach I have thought fit for the Discharge of my Duty and quite of mind in the name and feare of god and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and forme as followeth... I doe hereby Constitute appoint and ordain my Loveing and well beloved Son Samuell Whellock my Executor. ... affixed my seal this 3 of the 3: 1681."⁸ Samuel Wheelock probated his father's will on 1 May 1684 at Boston, Massachusetts.⁸ He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of Reverend Ralph Wheelock on 1 May 1684 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony; "This will exhibited unto ye County Court for Suffolk sitting in Boston pro May 1, 1684 by Samuel Wheelock nominated Executor Cap George Barbur and Samuel Barbur then made Oath that they were present when Mr. Ralph Wheelock Signed Sealed and Published this Instrument to be his last will & y then he was disposing mince to their best understanding. Attest: Isaac Addington Clre "A true copy of record attest Arthur W. Dloan, Register."⁸ Samuel Wheelock died on 23 October 1698 at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 56 years, 1 month and 1 day.^1,7

     Friedrich Karl, Herzog von Württemberg-Winnental was born on 22 September 1652 at Stuttgart.² He married Eleanore Juliane von Brandenburg-Ansbach, daughter of Albrecht, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Ansbach, on 10 November 1682 at Ansbach. Friedrich Karl, Herzog von Württemberg-Winnental died on 30 December 1698 at Stuttgart at age 46 years, 3 months and 8 days.³

     Hannah Allen was born on 28 October 1652 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Andrew Allen of Andover and Faith Ingalls. Hannah Allen married James Holt, son of Nicholas Holt of Newbury and Elizabeth Short, on 12 October 1675 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ Hannah Allen died on 30 December 1698 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 46 years, 2 months and 2 days.

     Jan Harmens Coerton was born circa 1654 at Gerder, Gelderland, the Netherlands. He was the son of Harmen Coerton of Voorhuysen and Aertje Gerrits. Jan Harmens Coerton accompanied the immigration of Harmen Coerton of Voorhuysen on 12 February 1659 to New Utrecht, New York, New Netherlands; Aboard the ship De Trouw (The Faith) were "Harmen Coerten, from Voorhuysen and wife and 5 children." The ship was captained by Jan Jansen Bestevaer.^1,2 Marriage banns for Jan Harmens Coerton and Neeltje Janse Buys were published on 1 June 1684 at Bergen, Bergen County, New Jersey; "Between Jan Harmens, j. m. from Gerder in Gelderland and Neeltje Jans Buys from Midwout, L. Island."^3,4 Jan Harmens Coerton married Neeltje Janse Buys, daughter of Jan Cornelise Buys and Ida Lubbertse, on 23 June 1684 at the court and Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen, Bergen County, New Jersey; Her 1st. "In the presence of the Court and congregation of Bergen by R. Van Giesen."^3,4 Jan Harmens Coerton died before 1699.^4,3

     John Roberts was born circa 1630. He married Sarah (?) circa 1652 at Camden, New Jersey.¹ John Roberts died before 1699.

     Huldah Thayer was born on 16 June 1657 at 4th month, Braintree, Massachusetts.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon and Huldah Hayward of Braintree.^1,2 Huldah Thayer married Jacob Aldrich, son of George Aldrich and Catherine Seald, on 3 November 1675 at Milford, Massachusetts; Her 1st. "This couple were joined in marriage by Charles Whelock, J. P., of Milford, as found recorded in that town. It will be noticed that it was consummated at the most dreary period of the terrible war between the Colonies and King Phillip, a few days previous to the burning of Mendon by the Indians, and the flight of the inhabitants therefrom."^6,4,7 Huldah Thayer married Ebenezer Staples circa 1697; Her 2nd.⁴ Huldah Thayer died circa 1699 at Mendon, Worcestor County, Massachusetts, America.¹ She died after 1707.⁴

     Mary Barnard of Stepney was daughter of John Barnard and Frances Munt, and granddaughter of Samuel Munt of Peldon Hall, County Essex, yeoman.³ She was christened on 25 March 1645 at Saint Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex, England.⁴ She was the daughter of John Barnard and Frances Munt.^2,3 Mary Barnard of Stepney was noted as under the age of 21 in her grandfather Samuel Munt's will on 16 November 1653.³ She and Thomas Stokes of Lower Shadwell were Quaker.⁵ Mary Barnard of Stepney married Thomas Stokes of Lower Shadwell, son of Henry Stokes of Stepney and Elizabeth (?), on 30 December 1668 at Devonshire House, Westbury Street Friends' Meeting, Bishops Gate street, Stepney Parish, London, Middlesex, England.^6,2,5,7,8,9 Mary Barnard of Stepney accompanied the immigration of Thomas Stokes of Lower Shadwell in August 1677 to New Castle, Delaware; "Thomas and his family sailed for America in the ship "Kent" in order to avoid persecution, and also with the object of seeking new fields of labor, and arrived at New Castle, 6th month, 1677, and proceeded to Burlington, West New Jersey, and settled on a tract of land containing one hundred and sixty-two and a half acres. The deed for the same was from his brother, John Stokes, of Wentworth street, London, England."^5,1 .¹⁰ She died in 1699 at Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 53 years.^11,1,3,12

     He probably came from Stepney (though some have argued Dorset or Devonshire). Stepney in his time was a great place for mariners, and John King was a mariner, seaman, and planter. In his capacity as a seaman, he had the opportunity to travel a great deal about the new colonies in America.² John King of Weymouth was born circa 1600 at Stepney Parish, London, England.^3,4 He emigrated from London, England, leaving circa 15 April 1622; He departed England for the first time aboard the "Charity" as part of Thomas Weston's Company.⁵ He immigrated to Wessagusset, Massachusetts, arriving circa June 1622.⁴ He went to the fishing station on the coast in 1623 at Maine.⁴ He returned to his native England after 1623.⁴ He married Mary (?) before 1631; His 1st.⁶ John King of Weymouth immigrated arriving before 3 May 1631; Arrived in New England with his wife, Mary, as servants to Governor John Humphrey, and were to be freed on arrival.⁴ He was signed his name as a witness to a deed of land after June 1631 at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts.⁷ He was present in 1636 at Newton (now Cambridge), Massachusetts.⁷ He went with others in a boat from Lynn to Sandwich in 1637 at Massachusetts.⁷ He had ten acres of land adjoining land of Joseph Shaw, land bounded by the sea and included King's Cove, named after him, he lived in a house in a grove of trees between King's Cove and Burying Hill called King's Grove, in addition to land on King Oak Hill and in other parts of Weymouth, as well of land in the Ferry Field after 1638.⁴ He appeared, as a seaman, before General Court on 4 December 1638 at "4 (10) 1638", Boston, Massachusetts.^3,7 He lived between 1639 and 1669 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ He was master of a fishing boat in 1640 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.³ He appeared on a list of property owners on 2 February 1651/52 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.⁸ He deposed in the Tidd case, age about 57 years, on 24 June 1657 at "24 (4) 1657", Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.⁹ He listed as a property owner with 7 acres on 14 December 1663 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.¹⁰

Between 1678 and 1679, John King of Weymouth appeared on the census at Weymouth, Massachusetts, Details provided: Appeared on the list of persons who took the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty, Charles II, before the worshipful Joseph Dudley, Assistant.¹¹

He died in 1699 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. "The Kings who are mentioned so much in Weymouth's history were the descendants of John King, who belonged to the Weston Colony."¹²

     Benedict Stidham was born circa 1662 at Delaware.¹ He was the son of Timmel Stiddem and N. N. (?).¹ Benedict Stidham married Anna Ollesdotter Thorsson, daughter of Olle Ollesson Thorsson, circa 1687.¹ Benedict Stidham died in 1699. He had five children before his death.¹

     George Blake of Gloucester was born say 1608 at England. He lived in 1640 at Gloucester, Massachusetts.¹ He married Dorothy (?).¹ George Blake of Gloucester was selectman in 1641 at Gloucester, Massachusetts.¹ He removed to Andover before 1666.¹ He died on 17 February 1699 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹

     Captain John "Old Trooper" Rush of Hornton was baptized on 22 May 1623 at Boreham, Essex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Rush and Thomasine Stansted. Captain John "Old Trooper" Rush of Hornton was a corporal in charge of a squadron of 15-20 men circa July 1646.² He married Susanna Lucas of Broughton near Banbury, daughter of John Lucas and Ann (?), on 8 June 1648 at Hortun, Oxfordshire, England.^3,4,5,6 Captain John "Old Trooper" Rush of Hornton commanded a Troop of Horse in Cromwell's Army.⁵ He embraced the principles of the Quakers in 1660 at England.⁴ He was Quaker. He immigrated to William Penn's Colony, Pennsylvania, arriving 1683; He and his whole family came on the ship "Welcome."^7,4,5 He became, along with his whole family, Keithian in 1691.⁴ He was Keithian. He became, with most of his family, Baptist in 1697 at Byberry, Philadelphia.⁴ He was Baptist. He died in May 1699 at Byberry, Pennsylvania, at age 75 years and 11 months.^8,4,9

     Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth was baptized on 12 June 1620 at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Glastonbury, Somerset, England.³ He was the son of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth and Jane Powyes.^1,2 Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth was was not listed as a member of the Thomas Holbrooke family that arrived with the Hull Company, though the Weymouth History makes him a son, on 8 July 1635 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.⁴ He married Elizabeth Pitts, daughter of William Pitts of Hingham and Elizabeth Pitts, Mrs., in 1643 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; His 1st.^1,5 Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth was Freeman in 1647.⁶ He was Selectman, Deacon of Congregational church, and Captain of militia at Mendon.⁶ He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of Elizabeth Pitts, Mrs. on 1 August 1655.⁷ Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth lived before 1663 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^6,1 He listed as a property owner with 9 acres on 14 December 1663 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.⁸ He lived after 1667 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹ He was purchased a forty acre lot after 15 May 1667 at Mendon, Massachusetts.⁹ He witnessed the will of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth on 31 December 1668 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; "Being sick and weak," he made his will, bequeathing unto his wife Jane, his sons John Holbrooke, William Holbrook, and Thomas Holbrook, and unto his daughters Anne Reynolds, Elizabeth Hatch, and Jane Drake, and unto his grandchildren John Holbrook, Peter Holbrook, and William Holbrook, and to all his grandchildren that shall be living at his wife Jane's death, his property. He said that his grandson Peter had served him and his wife in their old age for about eight years, for which he was to have his dwelling house in Weymouth with the orchard and the arable land.^10,6,11 Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth was driven from Mendon by Indain attacks and settled thereafter in Scituate in 1676.¹ He lived after 1676 at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^6,1

Between 1678 and 1679, Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth appeared on the census at Weymouth, Massachusetts, Details provided: Appeared on the list of persons who took the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty, Charles II, before the worshipful Joseph Dudley, Assistant.¹²

He married Abigail Wright after 1696; His 2nd. Her 3rd (widow).^13,3 Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth left a will on 9 September 1696 at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; In his will he provided for his wife Abigail. To his son Cornelius, he gave his lands in Weymouth, he to give to give his own daughter Mehitable £5 at marriage. He bequeathed to his daughters Elizabeth Buck, Hopestill Reed, Mehtiable Sprague, and Jane Balcom, and to his son William, and Samuel, whom he calls eldest son.^6,1 He died on 3 July 1699 at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 79 years and 21 days.^14,1,6,2 His estate was probated on 17 July 1699 at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.⁶

     Peter Gustafsson Justis was born in 1670 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia).^1,2 He was the son of Johan Gustafsson and Brita Månsdotter.¹ Peter Gustafsson Justis married Brigitta (?) before 1696.¹ Peter Gustafsson Justis was survived by one son.¹ He died in August 1699 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia) at age 29 years.¹

     Jacob Gustafsson Justis was born circa 1673 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia).¹ He was the son of Johan Gustafsson and Brita Månsdotter.¹ Jacob Gustafsson Justis died in August 1699 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia). He died unmarried.¹

     John Busby was a Quaker. He was born circa 1638 at Milton, Shipton Under Wychwood Parish, Oxfordshire, England.¹ He married Mary Busby, Mrs. before 1664 at Milton, Shipton Under Wychwood Parish, Oxfordshire, England.¹ John Busby was a weaver, and a Quaker before 1682 at Milton, England. He was given his certificate to go to the Philadelphia Meeting on 4 April 1682 at Milton Meeting, England. "Whereas, John Busbey, weaver, of Milton, in the parish of Shipton and belonging to the meeting at Milton is disposed to transport himself beyond sea into pensilvania this is our testimony to whom it may Concerne he ownes the living and everlasting truth of God and hath walked amongst us blameless in his life and Conversation and wee doe beleeve he is nott Indebted unto none as wee Can understand therefore we doe sett our testimony thereof." He emigrated from England leaving after 4 April 1682; He was given his transfer certificate to join the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, and departed England thereafter. He died on 6 August 1699 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.²

     Christian V, King of Denmark and Norway was born on 15 April 1646 at Flensburg, Schleswig.² He was the son of Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway and Sofie Amalie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg.^2,3 Christian V, King of Denmark and Norway died on 25 August 1699 at Copenhagen, Denmark, at age 53 years, 4 months and 10 days. He died in a hunting accident.²

     Mary Busby, Mrs. was born circa 1642 at England. She married John Busby before 1664 at Milton, Shipton Under Wychwood Parish, Oxfordshire, England.¹ Mary Busby, Mrs. emigrated with John Busby after 4 April 1682 at England; He was given his transfer certificate to join the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, and departed England thereafter. Mary Busby, Mrs. died on 3 October 1699 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.²

     Captain John Holbrook was the ancestor of Presidents James Abram Garfield and George Herbert Walker Bush. He was born after 21 March 1617 at England.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth and Jane Powyes.^1,2 Captain John Holbrook was baptized on 6 April 1618 at St. John the Baptist Church, Glastonbury, Somerset, England.¹ He emigrated with Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth on 20 March 1635 at Weymouth, England; Left England aboard the "Marygold" with wife and family, as part of Reverand Hull's Company. On the list of those bound for New England he is identified as "#66 Thomas Holbrooke of Broadway, aged 34 years."⁵ The group of Reverend Joseph Hull embarks for America. On 20 March 1634/35 at Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, England.^6,5 Captain John Holbrook accompanied the immigration of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth on 7 June 1635 to Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England.⁷ Captain John Holbrook lived with Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth on 8 July 1635 at Weymouth, Massachusetts; He and his family were among the group allowed to settle in Wessagusset (which became Weymouth in September 1635).⁷ Captain John Holbrook married Sarah French circa 1640; His 1st.¹ Captain John Holbrook took the Freeman's oath in 1640.¹ He was appeared (#50) on a list of early settlers or proprietors between 1643 and 1644 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.⁸ He married Elizabeth Stream, daughter of John Stream and Elizabeth (?), circa 1646; His 2nd (widower).^1,4 Captain John Holbrook was one of three townsman who signed a supplemental agreement regarding the deed of Natahant on 3 March 1652 at "3 1 1652", Weymouth, Massachusetts.⁹ He served in King Philip's War in 1675.¹ He was granted administration of his parent's estate on the death of his mother on 24 April 1677.¹⁰ He was testified regarding his earlier presence at the Natahant deed signing, at this time about age 66, on 9 July 1685 at Boston, Massachusetts.⁹ He married Mary White circa 1690; His 3rd (widower?) Her 2nd (widow).^1,4 Captain John Holbrook left a will on 12 July 1699.¹ He died on 23 November 1699 at Weymouth, Massachusettes. His gravestone indicated he was 82 years old.¹

     Gerrit Reyerse was a trader in company with his half brother Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick.¹ He was born at Utrecht, Holland.¹ He was the son of Reyer Elbertse and Maritie Barentse.¹ Gerrit Reyerse was born circa 1640. He married Annatje Janse on 11 April 1665 at New York.¹ Gerrit Reyerse left a will on 15 February 1693/94.¹ He died before 1700.¹

     Peter Claeson was born before 1625 at Netherlands.¹ He was the son of Claes Corneliszen.¹ Peter Claeson accompanied the immigration of Claes Corneliszen on 7 April 1637 to Albany, Kings County, New York; There is no record of his arrival in this country, but it is probable he came in the yacht "Rensselaerwyck," with his son Peter Claesen, reaching New Amsterdam March 4, 1637, and Albany April 7, 1637. This vessel sailed from Amsterdam October 1, 1636. Peter Claeson was was not over twelve years of age when he reached here, and appears on the records of Van Rensselaer Manor within one week after the landing of the ship "Rensselaerwyck.". He died circa 1700 at New Amersfoort, Long Island, New York.¹

     Jacob Hall Esq. was a shoemaker.³ He was of Maxfeild, in the county of Chester at England.³ He was born circa 1650 at Macclesfield, Chester, England.^1,4 He married Mary Charlesworth, daughter of N. N. Charlesworth, before 1680 at Chester?, England.⁵ Jacob Hall Esq. purchased of William Penn a tract of five hundred acres in his Province in 1684 at Pennsylvania.⁴ He immigrated to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, arriving 1684; He was, no doubt, a passenger on the ship "Friendship." John Worthington, who sailed in the same ship, died on the voyage, 17 January, 1684, having, on the previous day, made his will, naming Jacob Hall one of the executors. Hall administered, and is styled in the probate record, "of Bucks County," where he is assumed to have settled immediately after his arrival.^6,7 He immigrated to Maryland arriving 3 February 1684/85; He arrived in the Friendship, of Liverpoole.³ He appears in a deed where he is styled "of Bucks County, but formerly of Macclesfield, co. Chester, Old England," on 6 January 1691/92 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania.^4,8 He appears in a power of attorney where he is styled of Philadelphia county in March 1692 at Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁹ He lived after March 1692 at Tacony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was commissioned by Governor Fletcher a justice of the peace and of the courts on 6 May 1693 at Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He left a will on 29 September 1699; His will styles him, "of Taconi, Gent.," and names sons Jacob, Joseph, and Solomon; daughter Sarah Taylor, and Sarah Charlesworth, "aunt of my children."⁴ He died in 1700 at Tacony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Morton Morton was born on 17 June 1675 at Calcon Hook, Lower Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Mårten Mårtensson Jr. and Margaret Bärtilsdotter.¹ Morton Morton died in 1700 at age 24 years. He died unmarried and without issue.¹

     Margaret (?) married Robert Fuller of Rehoboth after 14 October 1676; His 2nd.¹ Margaret (?) died on 30 January 1700 at Massachusetts.¹

      John Hollinshead Sr. was a member of the Devonshire House Monthly Meeting of Quakers.² He was born circa 1645 at London, England. He married Grace Scott in 1668 at London, England. John Hollinshead Sr. lived in 1673 at on Eagle Street near the French Almshouse, Danes, Parish St. Clement, England. He lived in 1675 at on Dean and Flower Streets near Spitalfield, London, England. He lived in 1677 at in Bethnal Green, parish of Stepney, London, England. He was silk stocking frame work knitter in 1678 at Spitalfield, London, England. He and Grace Scott immigrated to West Jersey Colony, New Jersey, arriving circa August 1678; He came "with family."^3,4,5 John Hollinshead Sr. relocated to Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, after September 1678.⁶ He and Grace Scott relocated to Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, before 7 September 1680. John Hollinshead Sr. was noted as being a merchant on the purchase of some property on 14 November 1682. He was a member of the Council of Proprietors of West Jersey between 1693 and 1696 at New Jersey. He deeded some of his land to his son, William, "450 acres called the Beargarden also a strip on the south side of it" on 11 September 1693 at Chester Township, New Jersey.¹ He was noted as being a chandler on the purchase of some property on the Island of Burlington on 21 December 1697. He left a will on 23 September 1699 at Burlington County, Jew Jersey; Will of John Hollinshead. Wife Grace. Sons--John, who has son John, William, who has Grace, Elizabeth, George and Sarah; legacy to servant girl Susannah Nott and to Peter Frettwell. Land on Elton's Run betw. John Wills, John Adams and George Greaves. Personal property. Executors--the two sons William and John. Witnesses--Rob't Roberts, Benj. Wheate and Henry Grubb.⁷ He died circa 22 February 1699/0 at Burlington County, New Jersey. His will was proved on 22 February 1699/0 .⁷

     Also called Adryaen Hendricksen.² Adriaen Hendrickse Aten was born in 1635 at Doesburg, Gelderland, the Netherlands.^3,4,5 He was the son of Hendrick Aten. Adriaen Hendrickse Aten immigrated to America arriving circa 1651; Taking the Oath of Allegience in 1687, he is noted as being "in country" for 36 years. He married J. Aten, Mrs. before 1660. Adriaen Hendrickse Aten was chosen as Constable in October 1665 at Flatbush, New York.^6,7 He married Elizabeth Thomas; Her 2nd (widow).^2,8,1

In 1675, Adriaen Hendrickse Aten appeared on the census at Flatbush, New York, Details provided: Assessment roll.²

He was referenced in a patent to him of land on 28 March 1677 at New Lotts.⁹ He bought a houseplot from Jan Strycker on 27 March 1680 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York.¹⁰

In 1683, Adriaen Hendrickse Aten appeared on the census at Flatbush, New York, Details provided: Assessment roll.²

He was appeared in 1684 at Flatbush, New York.¹¹ He took the Oath of Allegience to the King of England in September 1687 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York.^12,1

In 1693, Adriaen Hendrickse Aten appeared on the census at Flatbush, New York, Details provided: Assessment roll.²

He witnessed the baptism of Adriaen Aten on 4 September 1695 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; "Thomas Aten, Elsje Schilman; Adriaen; (witnesses) Adriaen Aten and his wife, Elisabeth Thomas."^13,6 Adriaen Hendrickse Aten left a will on 20 March 1695/96 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York; Wife, Elizabeth Aten. His wife's son by a former marriage by name of Lubbert Gybertsen; daughter Marritie Aten. Other children not named.^14,15

In 1698, Adriaen Hendrickse Aten appeared on the census at Flatbush, New York.²

He died on 9 May 1700 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York, at age 65 years.⁴

     John Johansson Stalcop was born in 1662.² He was the son of Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop and Christina Carlsdotter.¹ John Johansson Stalcop witnessed the will of Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop on 29 August 1679; His will made bequests to his wife, Christina Carlsdotter, and seven children.³ John Johansson Stalcop was naturalized in 1683 at New Castle County, Delaware; Naturalized by William Penn.¹ He played a large role in the building of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes') Church by providing some of the land (inherited from his father) where the church is built after 1685 at Delaware.² He married Annika Ericksson, daughter of Johan Ericksson, before 15 November 1687.^2,1 John Johansson Stalcop was given the title to his father-in-laws plantation on 3 July 1689 at Lucas Point (now Carneys Point), Salem County, New Jersey.¹

In 1693, John Johansson Stalcop was Head of Household on the census at Lucas Point (now Carneys Point), Salem County, New Jersey, Details provided: Member of Crane Hook Congregation. Owned 183 acres..¹

He reaquired the one-fourth of the original Christina plantation (500 acres) which had been sold to Lars Corneliusson on 10 May 1693 at Christina, New Castle County, Delaware.⁴ He sold some 250 acres of land to the church for a glebe before 1700.² He left a will on 1 July 1700; Named his wife and four children.¹ He died in July 1700 at age 38 years. An unexpected death.^2,1

     Thomas Stevens was born circa 1675. He married Elizabeth Stevens Coninck, daughter of Jan Stevenszen Coninck and Elizabeth Lucas, before 1700.¹ Thomas Stevens died on 26 November 1700 at South Hampton, Kings County, New York.¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1614 at England. She married Deacon William Ward, son of Edward Ward, after 1639 at Massachusetts; His 2nd.^2,3 Elizabeth (?) died on 9 December 1700 at Marlboro, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died age 86.^1,4 Elizabeth (?) was buried in Old Springhill Cemetary, Marlboro, Massachusetts.¹

     Mercy Rockwood was the daughter of John Rockwood and granddaughter of Richard Rockwood.⁴ Are not the same person. Mercy Rockwood married Isaac Thayer, as Isaac and their children appear in the will of John Rockwood.⁵ She was born circa 1673 at Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.^6,7 She was the daughter of John Rockwood of Mendon and Johanna Ford.^2,3 Mercy Rockwood married Isaac Thayer of Mendon, son of Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon and Huldah Hayward of Braintree, on 1 April 1692 at 1691/2, Mendon, Massachusetts; His 1st.^{8,9,10,11,12,4,13,1,14,7} Mercy Rockwood died on 18 December 1700 at Mendon, Worcestor County, Massachusetts.^3,15,16,7

     Jacob Morton was born on 24 May 1686 at Calcon Hook, Lower Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Mårten Mårtensson Jr. and Margaret Bärtilsdotter.¹ Jacob Morton died in 1701 at age 14 years. He died unmarried and without issue.¹

     Jael Thayer was born on 2 June 1633 at Thornbury Parish, Gloucestershire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Tayer Jr. and Dorothy Mortimore.¹ Jael Thayer accompanied the immigration of Richard Tayer Jr. in 1641 to Braintree, Massachusetts, America; A widower, and presumably a younger brother of Thomas, coming to New England with 8 children.^3,4 Jael Thayer married John Harbour Jr. on 17 March 1654 at Braintree, Massachusetts.^5,1,6 Jael Thayer died on 10 March 1701 at age 67 years, 9 months and 8 days.⁷

     George Blanchard was born say 1640 at Malden, Massachusetts. He was the son of Thomas Blanchard and Agnes Hunt.¹ George Blanchard married Elizabeth Hills on 3 January 1664/65 at Charlestown, Massachusetts.¹ George Blanchard died on 18 March 1700/1 at Malden, Massachusetts.¹

     Rev. Henricus Janszen Selyns was baptized on 23 March 1636 at the Reformed Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands.¹ He was the son of Jan Hendrickszen Selyns and Agnietgen Hendricks Kock. Minister of the New Amsterdam Dutch Reformed Church between 1682 and 1701.² Rev. Henricus Janszen Selyns died on 17 July 1701 at age 65 years, 3 months and 24 days. Aged 65 years and 4 months.¹

     Guert Coerton was born between 1608 and 1612. He was the son of Coerton. Guert Coerton was a member of the Dutch Church, Bergen, New Jersey 1672. He died on 17 August 1701 at Bergen, New Jersey. His estate was probated after 17 August 1701 at Bergen, New Jersey; Guertje Harmens, wife of Hendrick Matthyse Smock, is mentioned as "his brothers daughter" and Matthyse Hendricksen Smack as the oldest son of Guertje Harmens.²

     Also called King James II of England.¹ Also called King James VII of Scotland.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was born on 14 October 1633 at St. James's.¹ He was the son of Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria de Bourbon.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was the successor of Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland; King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland married Anne Hyde on 24 November 1659 at Breda; His 1st.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland married Anne Hyde on 3 September 1660 at Worcester House; His 1st.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland succeeded his brother, Charles II, as James II, King of England and Ireland, and VII of Scotland on 6 February 1685.¹ King of England, Scotland, and Ireland between 6 February 1685 and 11 December 1688.¹ He was crowned on 23 April 1685.¹ He was declared by Act of Parliament, 2 Feb. 1689, to have abdicated the Government on 11 Dec. 1688.¹ He was the predecessor of Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland; Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was the predecessor of William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland; King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland died on 16 September 1701 at St. Germain at age 67 years, 11 months and 2 days.¹ James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was buried in St. Germain.¹

     Geertje Fonteyn was baptized on 29 January 1699 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacques Jacobus Fonteyn and Anna Webber. Geertje Fonteyn died before December 1701. Another daughter named Geertje followed. She witnessed the will of Wolfert Webber III on 15 April 1715 at the Out Ward of Manhatten Island, New York; "In the name of God, Amen. April 15, 1715, in the First year of the Glorious Reign of our Sovereign Lord, King George [1st]. I, WOLFERT WEBBER, of the Out Ward of New York, yeoman, enjoying yet good health, but being ancient. I make my well beloved son-in-law, Philip Minthorne, of the Out Ward, wheel wright, executor. All debts to be paid, and an inventory to be made. I leave to my daughter Anneken, wife of Jacques Fonteyn, of Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, œ2, 10s., as a preference for her birthright, whereby I do utterly cut her off from being my Heiress at Law. I leave to my granddaughter, Geertie Fonteyn, daughter of Jacques Fonteyn, a silver cup of the value of œ8, for her being called after the name of my wife, Geertie Webbers, deceased. I leave to my granddaughter, Geertie Minthorn, daughter of Philip Minthorn, a silver cup of the value of œ8, for her being called after the name of my wife Geertie, deceased. I do ratify and confirm the devise and bequest which I have willed and declared to the said Jacques Fonteyn, and his wife Anneken, and to Philip Minthorn, and Hillegard his wife, each an equal part of my land at Poughkeepsie, in Duchess County, containing and bounded as by the several writings may appear, and made March 7, 1712. I leave to Philip Minthorne and his wife Hillegarde, all that my dwelling house and lot, orchard, and pasture, with all that certain parcel of land at the Bowery, on the south side of Captain Blagge, joining the Kings farm commonly called the Negroes farm, about 32 acres, with all appurtenances. All the rest to my children equally." Witnesses, John Conrad Codwise, Peter De Reimer, Isaac De Reimer. Proved, February 5, 1717. At that time John Conrad Codwise was dead. [NOTE.--Wolfert Webber's name is connected with two important tracts of land in New York. A large tract of low land extending from the Bowery nearly to Cherry Street was known as Wolfert Webber's Meadows. There was a clear spring of water between Mott and Mulberry streets, and from this a brook or rivulet wound its devious way through the meadows, and emptied into the East River at what is now James Slip. This stream separated the Montgomerie Ward, on the south from the Out Ward on the north, and the Out Ward embraced all the rest of Manhattan Island. The farm left to his son-in-law, Philip Minthorn, was well known in later days as the "Minthorn Farm." It was on the east side of the Bowery and extended from First Street to Fifth Street. Its eastern boundary was Orchard Street. The alley known as Extra Place is in the south side of the farm. Mangle Minthorne, a representative of this family, had a daughter, Hannah, who married Governor Daniel D. Tompkins.--W. S. P.].³

     Elizabeth Field was born circa 1655 at England. She married John Paine of Burlington. Elizabeth Field died on 28 December 1701.

     Elias Boudinot was a prosperous merchant.² He was of the town of Marans, eleven miles to the north-east of La Rochelle, famous in the wars of the League, at France.² The family to which he belonged had been identified for several generations with the Huguenot cause.² He was an earnest adherent of the Protestant faith.² He was born in 1642 at Marans, France.¹ He was the son of Jean Boudinot and Marie Suire.¹ Elias Boudinot married Janice Barand before 1674 at France; His 1st.³ Seigneur de Cressy.⁴ Elias Boudinot married Susanne Papin on 9 November 1686 at London, England; His 2nd (widower). Her 2nd (widow).^5,3 Elias Boudinot was "compelled to abandon his country in order to avoid the continual persecution to which he was subjected because of his profession of the Gospel" in 1687.^2,4 He left a will on 14 November 1700 at New York, New York; His will explains he left France due to religious persecution, that his second wife had a son, Benjamin d'Harriette, and by him four more children, and his son, Elias, by his first marriage. It was witnessed by Gabriel Broussard and Henry Pichot.⁶ He died in 1702 at New York at age 60 years.¹ His estate was probated on 26 October 1702 at New York, New York.⁶