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     Hannah Abbott was born on 8 April 1729 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.¹ Hannah Abbott married Jonathan Gilbert circa 1750.¹ Hannah Abbott died before 8 November 1791 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹

     Jonathan Gilbert was born circa 1730. He married Hannah Abbott, daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert, circa 1750.¹ Jonathan Gilbert lived in 1750 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He died before 8 November 1791 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹

     William Rush married Francis Decowe. William Rush was born on 26 February 1717/18. He was the son of William Rush and Elizabeth Hodges. William Rush married Esther Carlisle on 3 December 1741 at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. William Rush died on 30 November 1791 at age 73 years, 9 months and 4 days.

     Jacques Fonteyn was born circa 1728. He was the son of Carel Fonteyn and Sarah Nolan. Jacques Fonteyn married Neeltje Bouman circa 1748. Jacques Fonteyn witnessed the will of Jacques Jacobus Fonteyn on 27 September 1748; The will of Jacques Fonteyn of Somerset County, yeoman, named his wife Anna, son Charles, son-in-law Hendrick van der Bilt, Anna, daughter of his sister Lena, and grandchildren Yacus, John, and Charles Fontine (sic); the executors were son Charles, cousin (nephew) Charles Fontine, and Hendrick Fisher.¹ Jacques Fonteyn died circa 1792.

     Her married name was Rush. ? Bisset married Michael Rush Sr., son of Peter Rush Sr. and Margaret ?, circa 1771. ? Bisset died in 1792.

     Deborah Arnold was born in 1729.¹ She married James Thayer, son of Ephraim Thayer Sr. and Sarah Bass, circa 1751.¹ Deborah Arnold died in 1792 at age 63 years.¹

     Her married name was Cowles. Abigail Woodsworth was born on 22 July 1754 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Constant Woodsworth and N. N. Auchison. Abigail Woodsworth married Timothy Cowles, son of Asa Cowles and Sarah (?), on 25 May 1775 at Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut. Abigail Woodsworth died after 1792.

     Matilda Lee was born circa 1762. She married Lieutenant-Colonel Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee Jr., son of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Lee and Lucy Grymes, in 1782; His 1st. Cousins.^1,2 Matilda Lee died before 1793.¹

     Mathias Smock was born in 1775 at Virginia. He was the son of Jacob Smock and Catherine Demaree. Mathias Smock died circa 1793 at an indian attack, on Bull Skin Creek, about six miles from Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky. The Smock family was working on a clearing, opening a farm.

     Charles Smock was born in 1733 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Jan Matthyse Smock and Lea Fontine. Charles Smock married Ruth (?) circa 1755 at Westmoreland County, New Jersey. Charles Smock witnessed the will of Jan Matthyse Smock on 1 March 1760; Names wife Leah, sons "Tice", Charles, John, Reynier, Jacob, and Abraham, and daughters Leenah, wife of Powel Powelson, Elizabeth, Maria, Leah, "Geertie", Catherine and Jane. Charles Smock left a will on 29 November 1790 at Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; [abstract, vol. 1, p. 105] Wife Ruth Smock one half of all my estate both real and personal, my nephew Cornelius Clawson now living with me, appointing Edward Halferty executor, witnesses Edward Halferty, John Dehart, James McCourdy.
He died in 1793 at Westmoreland County, New Jersey, at age 60 years. His estate was probated on 10 September 1793.

     William Thayer was born on 22 January 1707/8 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Captain Thomas Thayer Sr. and Mary Poole.¹ William Thayer married Abigail Sumner, daughter of Ebenezer Sumner and Abigail Lovet, on 13 November 1729 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts; His 1st.^1,3 William Thayer married Alice Mowry; His 2nd.¹ William Thayer died in 1793 at age 84 years.¹

     William Robbins was the son of Robbins. William Robbins died between 1793 and 1794 at Shelby County, Kentucky. Dying in the same raid that left Matthias Smock dead, and saw Peter and John Smock taken prisoner. He married Rachel Ryker, daughter of Gerardus Ryker Sr. and Rachel Demaree, on 31 December 1793 at Shelby County, Kentucky.¹

     Sarah Abbott was born on 6 November 1725 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.¹ Sarah Abbott married John Gilbert, son of Deacon Henry Gilbert and Elizabeth (?), on 23 November 1744 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ Sarah Abbott died on 19 February 1793 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 67 years, 3 months and 13 days.¹

     Reverend Nathan Pierce was born on 21 February 1715/16 at Swansea, Massachusetts.^1,2,3 He was the son of Deacon Mial Pierce and Judith Ellis.¹ Reverend Nathan Pierce married Lydia Martin on 6 October 1736 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.^1,2 Reverend Nathan Pierce died on 14 April 1793 at age 77 years, 1 month and 24 days.^1,2

     Joseph Haines was born on 1 April 1778 at Rancocas, Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the son of Samuel Haines Jr. and Elizabeth Busby. Joseph Haines died on 5 September 1793 at age 15 years, 5 months and 4 days.

     Rebecca Rush was Rebecca Rush, ca. 1744-1793, married (1) Thomas Stamper, a sea-captain, and (2) ___ Wallace. Her heroic death is related by BR in Letters Relating to Yellow Fever, Philadelphia, 1892, entries for Sept. 26 to Oct. 1, 1793. She had volunteered to keep house for her brother while Mrs. Rush and the children were in Princeton to escape the epidemic.
She worked tirelessly with Benjamin Rush among those sick and dying of yellow fever. Her death of yellow fever was a great source of grief to her brother Benjamin Rush. A monument was erected at her grave in the Presbyterian Church yard, buried by her two children in the Church yard.. She was born on 24 April 1743 at Oxford, near Byberry, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John Rush and Susanna Hall. Rebecca Rush married Thomas Stamper on 11 June 1761. Rebecca Rush died on 1 October 1793 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 50 years, 5 months and 7 days. Died from yellow fever. Rebecca Rush was buried in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tombstone read: 'An Affectionate and Grateful Brother/Hath Caused this stone to be Erected/in Memory of/Rebecca Wallace/Who died October 1, 1793. Aged 49 years/While She Was Performing the Highest/Acts of Kindness to Him, And of/Humanity to the Distrressed Citizens/of Philadelphia.'

     Thomas Haines was born on 10 October 1735 at Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the son of Samuel Haines Sr. and Lydia Stokes. Thomas Haines married Elizabeth Mullen on 10 October 1761 at Burlington County, New Jersey. Thomas Haines died in 1794 at age 58 years.

     Reverend. Rev. Joseph Montgomery was born in 1733. He was educated in 1755 at College of New Jersey. He married Rachel Rush, daughter of John Rush and Susanna Hall, on 11 July 1770. Rev. Joseph Montgomery died in 1794 at age 61 years.

     Also called Sarah Conover. Sarah Covenhoven was born on 5 May 1755. She married George Smock, son of John Smock and Elizabeth Conover, on 4 May 1779. As of 4 May 1779,her married name was Smock. Sarah Covenhoven died on 30 March 1794 at age 38 years, 10 months and 25 days.

     Isaac Roosevelt was born on 8 December 1726. He was the son of Jacobus Roosevelt and Catherine Hardenbroek. Isaac Roosevelt married Cornelia Hoffman, daughter of Martin Hoffman and Tryntje Benson, on 22 September 1752? Isaac Roosevelt died on 13 October 1794 at age 67 years, 10 months and 5 days.

     Charles Haines Hollinshead was born on 13 September 1792 at Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the son of Jacob Hollinshead Jr. and Mary Haines. Charles Haines Hollinshead died in 1795 at Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 2 years.

     Lt. Uriah Thayer was born on 10 September 1706 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^2,3 He was the son of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Sr. and Martha Thomson.¹ Lt. Uriah Thayer married Rachel Taft on 8 February 1727/28 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; His 1st.^1,4 Lt. Uriah Thayer married Sarah Hadaway; His 2nd.¹ Lt. Uriah Thayer married Abigail White; His 3rd.¹ Lt. Uriah Thayer died in 1795 at age 88 years.¹

     Her married name was Hollinshead. Lydia Haines was born on 14 April 1745 at "2 mo. 14, 1745, old style", Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Samuel Haines Sr. and Lydia Stokes. Lydia Haines married Thomas Hollinshead on 26 April 1764 at "4 mo. 26, 1764, new style". Lydia Haines died on 1 February 1795 at "2 mo. 1, 1795, new style", at age 49 years, 9 months and 18 days.

     Susanna Hall was born in 1707 at Tacony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁴ She was the daughter of Joseph Hall and Rebecca Rutter.^1,2,3 Susanna Hall married Joseph Harvey in 1732; Her 1st.^1,2 Susanna Hall married John Rush, son of James Rush and Rachael Peart, after 2 May 1733 at Byberry Township, Pennsylvania; Her 2nd.^5,1,2,6,7 Susanna Hall died on 2 July 1795 at age 88 years.⁸ Susanna Hall was buried in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁹

     Sarah Haines was born on 31 October 1792 at Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Samuel Haines Jr. and Mary Stevenson. Sarah Haines died on 17 July 1795 at New Jersey at age 2 years, 8 months and 17 days.

     Mercy Wilkinson was born in 1705.¹ She married Benjamin Thayer, son of Samuel Thayer Sr. and Mary Butterworth, circa 1727.¹ Mercy Wilkinson died in 1796 at age 91 years.¹

     Abigail Hale was born in 1718.¹ She married Isaac Chandler, son of Ensign Henry Chandler and Lydia Abbott, on 28 February 1740 at Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.^1,2 Abigail Hale died in 1796 at age 78 years.¹

     Ouke Van Arsdalen was born at Six Mile Run, New Jersey. He married Maria Van Cleve. Ouke Van Arsdalen died on 22 February 1796 at Middlesex County, New Jersey.

     Ichabod Thayer was born on 17 March 1721 at Mendon, Worcestor County, Massachusetts, America.^2,3,4 He was the son of Isaac Thayer of Mendon and Hannah Winter.² Ichabod Thayer married Hannah Bigelow circa 1742.⁵ Ichabod Thayer died on 10 March 1796 at Massachusetts at age 74 years, 11 months and 22 days.¹

     Her married name was Ann Haines. Also called Ann Ashead. Ann Ashard was born circa 1700. She was the daughter of John Ashard.^1,2 Ann Ashard married John Haines, son of Jonathan Haines and Mary Matlack, on 2 February 1725; Her 1st.² Ann Ashard married Joseph Stokes, son of Thomas Stokes of Lower Shadwell and Mary Barnard of Stepney, circa 1746; His 2nd (widower). Her 2nd (widow).^3,4 Ann Ashard died on 10 June 1796 at "4 mo., 10, 1796".⁵

     Also called Juliane Marie von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel.³ Maria Juliana of Brunswick-Wölfenbuttel was born on 4 September 1729 at Wolfenbüttel.³ She was the daughter of Ferdinand Albrecht II, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel and Antoinette Amalie von Braunschweig-Blankenberg.^2,3 Maria Juliana of Brunswick-Wölfenbuttel married Frederick V, King of Denmark and Norway, son of Christian VI, King of Denmark and Norway, in 1752 at Frederiksborg; His 2nd.^1,2,3 Maria Juliana of Brunswick-Wölfenbuttel died on 10 October 1796 at Fredensborg at age 67 years, 1 month and 6 days.³

     Her married name was Lane. Also called Eleanor Smock. Also called Nelley. Eleanor Smock was born on 20 April 1722 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Hendrick Smock and Mary Gerrettse Schenck. Eleanor Smock married Gilbert Lane, son of Matthias Lane and Ann Schenck, on 6 June 1741 at Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ Eleanor Smock witnessed the will of Hendrick Smock before 30 May 1747; Names wife Mary, children John, eldest son, Catherine, and Nelly Lane, and as executors Cornelius Vanderveer, Barrents Smock, and Garret Schank. Eleanor Smock died on 19 October 1796 at age 74 years, 5 months and 29 days.

     Also called Yekaterina Alekseyevna.¹ Prinzessin Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst was born on 2 May 1729 at Stettin, Prussia, (Szczecin, Poland).¹ She married Herzog von Holstein-Gottorp Karl Peter Ulrich von Holstein-Gottorp, son of Anna Romanov.² Prinzessin Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst was the German-born empress of Russia (1762-96), who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, carrying on the work begun by Peter the Great.¹ She died on 17 November 1796 at Tsarskoye Selo (now Pushkin), near St. Petersburg, Russia, at age 67 years, 6 months and 15 days.¹

     Susan Hollinshead was born on 13 July 1796 at Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Jacob Hollinshead Jr. and Mary Haines. Susan Hollinshead died in 1797 at Burlington County, New Jersey.

     Garret Schanck was born in 1743 at Pleasant Valley, Sussex County, New Jersey. He married Sarah Conover in 1762. Garret Schanck served in the Revolutionary War, as a private in the defense of the New Jersey frontiers with the 1st regiment Light Dragoons Monmouth Militia in 1779. He died in 1797 at Pleasant Valley, Sussex County, New Jersey, at age 54 years.

     Samuel Howard was born circa 1752 at Boston, Massachusetts.¹ Marriage banns for Samuel Howard and Anna Lillie were published on 3 April 1777 at Boston, Massachusetts; Intentions filed.¹ Samuel Howard died in January 1797 at Boston, Massachusetts.¹

     Cornelius Van Schaack Jr. was born circa 1747. He was the son of Cornelius Van Schaack Sr. and Lydia Van Dyck. Cornelius Van Schaack Jr. married Angeltje Yates on 1 December 1772. Cornelius Van Schaack Jr. died on 18 March 1797.

     Garret Lane was baptized on 25 November 1716 at Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Matthias Lane and Ann Schenck. Garret Lane married Mayke Sutphen on 31 May 1744 at Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Garret Lane died circa May 1797.

     Ellen Boerum was born on 5 May 1796 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Boerum and Elizabeth Hill. Ellen Boerum died on 31 August 1797 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 1 year, 3 months and 26 days.

     Friedrich II Eugen, Herzog von Württemberg was born on 21 January 1732 at Stuttgart.¹ He was the son of Karl I Alexander, Herzog von Württemberg-Stuttgart.¹ Friedrich II Eugen, Herzog von Württemberg died on 22 December 1797 at Hohenheim at age 65 years, 11 months and 1 day.¹

     Capt. Peter Thayer was born in 1708.¹ He was the son of Ephraim Thayer Sr. and Sarah Bass.¹ Capt. Peter Thayer married Ann Porter circa 1737.¹ Capt. Peter Thayer died in 1798 at age 90 years.¹

     Sarah Lane was born on 13 December 1795 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter Lane and Elizabeth Smock. Sarah Lane died on 16 February 1798 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 2 years, 2 months and 3 days.

     Rachel Rush was born on 18 October 1741 at Oxford, near Byberry, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John Rush and Susanna Hall. Rachel Rush married Agnus Boyce on 22 September 1761. Rachel Rush married Rev. Joseph Montgomery on 11 July 1770. Rachel Rush died on 28 July 1798 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at age 56 years, 9 months and 10 days.

     James Applebee of Smithfield was born circa 1721 at Providence County, Rhode Island. He was the son of James Applebee and Ann Clemence.³ James Applebee of Smithfield was recognized in the will of Richard Clemence of Providence on 2 January 1720/21 at Providence, Rhode Island; Clemence, Richard of Providence, yeoman, being now grown in years. Mentions: my ancient [unnamed] mother living. Wife Sarah Clemence. Sons Thomas Clemence and Richard Clemence. Daughtera Ann Applebey, Sarah Angel, and Abigail Thornton. My two grandchildren James Applebey under 21 and Ann Applebey under 18 and unmarried. Witnesses: William Hopkins, Joseph Smith, James Olney.⁴ James Applebee of Smithfield married Dorcas Paine, daughter of Benjamin Paine and Elizabeth Owen, say 1741 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.¹ James Applebee of Smithfield was a blacksmith at Smithfield, Rhode Island. He left a will on 21 January 1790 at Smithfield, Rhode Island; Appleby, James of Smithfield, blacksmith, somewhat advanced in years. Mentions sons John Appleby, James Appleby, Benjamin Appleby, Nathan Appleby, & Seth Appleby. Daughters: Katurah King, Priscilla Whipple, Elizabeth Smith, Hannah Mowry, & Sarah Latham. Witnesses: Job Aldrich, Daniel Mowry Jr., and David Steere.⁵ He died on 25 September 1798.⁵ His estate was probated on 4 February 1799.⁵

     Joseph Rush was ship carpenter. He lived at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born on 3 January 1719/20.² He was the son of William Rush and Elizabeth Hodges.¹ Joseph Rush married Rebecca Lincoln on 19 September 1750 at Christ's Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^3,1 Joseph Rush married Elizabeth Hilton on 4 July 1756. Joseph Rush died on 20 December 1798 at age 78 years, 11 months and 17 days.⁴

     Lydia Martin was born on 1 July 1718 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.^1,2 She married Reverend Nathan Pierce, son of Deacon Mial Pierce and Judith Ellis, on 6 October 1736 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.^1,3 Lydia Martin died on 21 December 1798 at age 80 years, 5 months and 20 days.^1,2

     Samuel Bowne was born in 1722. He was the son of Samuel Bowne and Esther (?). Samuel Bowne married Patience Conover before 1769. Samuel Bowne died in 1799 at age 77 years.

     Anny Smock was born on 20 September 1790. She was the daughter of George Smock and Sarah Covenhoven. Anny Smock died on 9 June 1799 at age 8 years, 8 months and 20 days.

     George Washington, 1st President of the United States was born on 11 February 1730/31 at Wakefield Plantation, Pope's Creek, Westmoreland County, Virgina.^3,4 He was the son of Captain Augustine Washington and Mary Ball.^1,2 George Washington, 1st President of the United States was a witness where Annis Boudinot a regular correspondent with General George Washington, offering him words of encouragement and praise, which he thanked her for. George Washington, 1st President of the United States was the 11th cousin, 7x removed, and 12th cousin, 6x removed (via Joan Beafort 1379-1440, daughter of John of Gaunt), of the compiler.¹ 1st President of the United States between 1789 and 1797.¹ He took the oath of office as the first President of the United States on 30 April 1789.⁵ He died on 14 December 1799 at Mt. Vernon, Fairfax County, Virgina, at age 68 years, 10 months and 3 days.³

     Elizabeth Conrow was born circa 1745 at Burlington, New Jersey, America. She married Lieutenant Anthony Hollinshead Sr., son of William Hollinshead Jr. and Hannah Rudderow, before 1765. As of before 1765,her married name was Hollinshead. Elizabeth Conrow died circa 1800 at York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.