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     Abraham Van Neste 1st was baptized on 26 April 1709 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Abraham. Witnesses: Adrean Meulenaer; Katien Vroom."¹ He was the son of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen. Abraham Van Neste 1st died before 1713.

     Lars Morton was born on 5 October 1678 at Calcon Hook, Lower Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Mårten Mårtensson Jr. and Margaret Bärtilsdotter.¹ Lars Morton married Brigitta (?) circa 1703.¹ Lars Morton and Brigitta (?) had two children.¹ Lars Morton died in 1713 at Calcon Hook, Lower Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at age 34 years.¹

     Ephraim Hunt Jr. was born in 1650 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.¹ He married Joanna Alcock, daughter of Doctor John Douglas Alcock and Sarah Palgrave.¹ Ephraim Hunt Jr. died in 1713 at age 63 years.¹

     Mehitable Thomson was born circa 1645 at Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of John Thomson Sr. and Sarah (?).¹ Mehitable Thomson married Samuel Hayward, son of William Hayward of London and Margery Knight, on 28 November 1666 at Medfield, Massachusetts; His 1st.^3,4 Mehitable Thomson witnessed the will of John Thomson Sr. on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts; "in the name of the Lord, Amen. I, John Thompson, Sr. of the town of Mendon. being sensible of my own bodily weakness and infirmities, the manifest alarms of my hastening and approaching dissolution, acknowledge with all the humble thankfullness divine goodness, affording such an opportunity whilst blest with disposing mind to set my house in order before my Earthly Tabernacle is dissolved, do make and constitute this my last last Will and Testament.

Item: I give unto my beloved and loving wife, Sarah Thompson. whose great love and pains I pray God to be rewarded, ten pounds, to be paid by my executor after my decease.

Item: To my beloved daughter, Mihitabel Haywood, the wife of Samuel Hayward, I give and bequeath the sum of, ten shillings, to be paid by my executor within a full year after my decease.

Item: To my beloved son-in-law John Aldrich, I give and bequeath the sum of, five shillings to be paid by my Executor within a full year after my decease.

Item: I constitute and appoint my beloved and dutiful son, John Thompson, my sole executor, to whom (all debts and legacies, forementioned excepted) I give and bequeath all my lands, chattels, household goods, wearing apparel, and whatever estate I dye seized of."

Signed JOHN THOMPSON, Sr.
Signed the 27th of March 1684 in presence of
Joseph White and Josiah Chapin.^5,6

Mehitable Thomson was bequeathed ten shillings in the will of her father on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.⁶ She died in 1713.^7,8

     Catherine Chapin was baptized in 1626 at Berry Pomeroy, Devonshire, England.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Deacon Samuel Chapin of Springfield and Cecily Penny.¹ Catherine Chapin married Nathaniel Bliss of Springfield on 20 November 1646; Her 1st.^2,5,4,6,7 A contract for the marriage of Catherine Chapin and an unknown person was signed on 23 May 1655 at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.⁸ A contract for the marriage of Catherine Chapin and Thomas Gilbert of Springfield was signed on 23 May 1655. Catherine Chapin married Thomas Gilbert of Springfield, son of Thomas Gilbert of Braintree and Elizabeth Bennett, on 31 July 1655 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; His 3rd. Her 2nd (widow).^{9,10,11,8,4,12} Catherine Chapin was born in 1659 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹³ She married Samuel Marshfield of Springfield, son of Thomas Marshfield of Exeter and Mercy Marshfield, Mrs., on 28 December 1664 at Springfield?, Hampden County, Massachusetts; His 2nd. Her 3rd.^4,2,14,7 Catherine Chapin died on 4 February 1712/13 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 87 years.^15,8,4,7 She bore each husband four children.²

     Her married name was Martansson. Helena (?) married Johan Grelsson; Her 1st.^1,2 Helena (?) was born circa 1616 at Sweden.¹ She married Mårten Mårtensson Sr. after 1683; Probably his 3rd. Her 2nd.^1,2

In 1693, Helena (?) was enumerated with Mårten Mårtensson Sr. on the census at Ammansland, Ridley Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.²

Helena (?) died on 8 February 1712/13 at New Castle County, Delaware. Age 97 years old.^1,2

     Mary Wills was born on 22 August 1692 at Burlington County, New Jersey. Twin of sister Jane. She was the daughter of John Wills of Burlingham and Hope de La Fosse. Mary Wills died on 23 March 1713 at age 20 years, 7 months and 1 day.

     Second son of Thomas and Margery Thayer, married Huldah Hayward, of Braintree, Mass., 14 January, 1652. He lived in Braintree until after his father's death, when he removed to Mendon, Mass., with a colony from Braintree and Weymouth, where many of their descendants now (1873) live.⁷ Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon and Huldah Hayward of Braintree were an ancestor of U.S. President William Howard Taft.⁸ Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon was baptized on 18 April 1625 at St. Mary's, Thornbury Parish, Gloucestershire, England; Godfathers: Ferdinando Tayer, William Tayer. Godmother: Margarett King.^{9,10,5,11,12,13} He was the son of Thomas Tayer of Braintree and Margery Wheeler.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon immigrated to Massachusetts arriving 1637; Came to America with his mother and father, settling originally in Braintree.¹⁴ He accompanied the immigration of Thomas Tayer of Braintree on 8 April 1637 to New England; He and his family arrived in America on the "Blessing" captained by John Devine, which evidently brought them to Boston Harbor.^15,14,3,16 Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon married Huldah Hayward of Braintree, daughter of William Hayward of London and Margery Knight, on 14 January 1652/53 at 11th mo., Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Married by Mr. Tory of Weymouth.^{10,17,18,2,19,14,3,4,5,11,20,13} The first settlers from Braintree arrive at the Plantation granted at Netmocke in 1663 at Mendon, Massachusetts.²¹ Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon was chosen to settle the newly established town of Mendon in September 1663.^22,21 He was assigned co-executor, with his mother, of his father's estate on 21 June 1664 at Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony, New England.²³ He witnessed the will of Thomas Tayer of Braintree on 21 June 1664 at Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony, New England; "I, Thomas Thayer, of Braintree, in the County of Suffolk, in the Massachusetts Colony, of New England, shoe maker, being in perfect health and memory, praised be to God, this 21 of June, A. D. 1664, doe make this last Will and Testament..." To his wife Margery "... all my lands, goods and estate, whatsoever, situate, lying and being in Braintree." To his son Thomas "... all that my ground lying and being over the Monotoquott River, within the limits of the said town of Braintree." To his son Ferdinanda "... my house and orchard thereunto belonging, lying, and being in Braintree." To his son Shadrach "... a parcel of ground in Braintree."^10,23 Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon resided with his parents in Braintree, Mass., until after the death of his father, when he and others removed to a new plantation, called Nipmug, afterwards called Mendon circa 1665 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.²⁴ He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of Thomas Tayer of Braintree on 13 September 1665 at Braintree, Massachusetts; Beq. to wife and sons.^10,6 Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon was one of the first proprietors of the town, granted a forty acre lot after 15 May 1667 at Mendon, Massachusetts.²⁵ He was made Selectman at the first town meeting, to order the prudential affairs of the Freemen and inhabitants, on 7 June 1667 at Mendon, Massachusetts.^21,4 He lived at Mendon, Massachusetts; "Below Puffer's on what is now the Providence Road, there were probably no inhabitants. But coming toward the village we pass the cabin of Ferdinando Thayer who wrote his name with two small f's instead of a capital letter, and who, tradition says, was a renowned wrestler."²⁶

In 1669, Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon appeared on the census at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.²⁷

He lived circa 1672 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was one of the largest proprietors of the township; his residence or homestead was a little south of the present center of the town, on the Providence Road.^24,28 He had land surveyed and set off for him in January 1674 at Mendon, Massachusetts.⁴ Colonial America - Indian uprising against Puritan settlers. Between 14 July 1675 and 1676 at King Philip's War, Massachusetts, America.²⁶ He witnessed the destruction of the town by the indians, of the church records, and the records of his children's births, during the fighting in King Philip's War between 14 July 1675 and 1676 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.²⁴ He returned to Mendon following the Indian war and took lands, including a forty acre house-lot on 26 May 1686.⁴ He married Ann Freeberry; His 2nd (widower?).²⁹ Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon was a grantee of land by the indians, John & Amos Awasamog, heirs of John Awasamog on 19 February 1691/92 at Mendon, Massachusetts.³⁰ He died on 28 March 1713 at Mendon, Worcestor County, Massachusetts, at age 87 years, 11 months and 10 days.^{24,2,4,5,6,13,31} He held many offices of honor in his town and commonwealth; was a man of wealth in his day and age of the world, and his sons were all provided with farms by him, and several of his sons became extensive land dealers, and many of their descendants occupy those farms to this day (1873), and have never changed names in title for over two hundred years. At Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, New England.²⁴ A monument dedicated to the first settlers; George Aldrich's name is 2nd on the monument, and Ferdinando Thayer's is 1st. At Founder's Park, Mendon, Massachusetts, in 1898.²⁶

     Lieutenant Samuel Howe of Sudbury was born on 20 October 1642 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.² He was the son of John Howe Sr. and Mary Howe, Mrs..¹ Lieutenant Samuel Howe of Sudbury married Martha Bent, daughter of John Bent of Penton Grafton and Martha Bent, Mrs., on 5 June 1663 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^3,4 "Samuel was engaged in the Inn keeping business in Sudbury, where seven children were born. David, the youngest son, succeeded his father at the Sudbury Tavern. Longfellow has given it fame in his 'Tales of a Wayside Inn." At Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁵ Lieutenant Samuel Howe of Sudbury died on 13 April 1713 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 70 years, 5 months and 24 days.⁶

     Samuel Hayward was born on 4 January 1642.³ He was the son of William Hayward of London and Margery Knight.^2,3,4 Samuel Hayward married Mehitable Thomson, daughter of John Thomson Sr. and Sarah (?), on 28 November 1666 at Medfield, Massachusetts; His 1st.^2,3 Samuel Hayward married Elizabeth Sabin, daughter of William Sabin, on 15 January 1701; His 2nd. Her 2nd (widow).³ Samuel Hayward died on 29 July 1713 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71 years, 6 months and 25 days.^2,3

     Tryntje Janse was born circa 1670. As of after 1684,her married name was Van Nest. She married Pieter Van Nest, son of Pieter Pietersen Van Nest and Judith Jorise Rapalje, before 1701. Tryntje Janse died between December 1713 and 1724.

     Catherine Blanchan was born in 1629 at Artois, France.¹ She was the daughter of Malthese Blanchan and Magdalana Jeere. Catherine Blanchan married Louis du Bois, son of Chretien du Bois and Cornelia (?), on 10 October 1655 at French Church, Mannheim, Germany.¹ Catherine Blanchan married an unknown person after 1697 at Kingston, New York. She died on 10 December 1713 at Kingston, New York, at age 84 years.¹

      Deliverance Horner was born on 25 March 1685 at 1-25-1685, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. Birth recorded by the Burlington Monthly Meeting.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Isaac Horner of Northampton and Lydia Wright.^1,2 Deliverance Horner and Thomas L. Stokes of Burlington County were associated circa 1704; Burlington Meeting (Quakers). Deliverance Horner married Thomas L. Stokes of Burlington County, son of Thomas Stokes of Lower Shadwell and Mary Barnard of Stepney, on 3 October 1704 at the Burlington Meeting, Burlington County, New Jersey; His 1st.^4,5,6,7 Deliverance Horner was recognized in the will of Isaac Horner of Northampton on 8 December 1708 at Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey; Horner, Isaac, of Northampton, Burlington Co; will of. Wife Lydia. Children – Deliverance, wife of Thomas Stokes, Hannah, wife of John Matlock, Rachel (under 20). Home farm. Personal property. The wife executrix with Joshua Humphris and son-in-law Stokes as advisers. Witnesses – George Deacon, Thomas Brian, John Wills.⁸ Deliverance Horner died in 1714 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, at age 28 years.

     Joseph Hart was born circa 1686 at Byberry Township, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Hart and Susanna Rush. Joseph Hart married Sarah Stout on 2 April 1713 at Byberry Township, Pennsylvania. Joseph Hart died in 1714.

     Anton Ulrich, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel was born in 1633 at Hitzacker.¹ He was the son of August II, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel and Dorothea von Anhalt-Zerbst.¹ Anton Ulrich, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel married Elisabeth Juliane von Holstein-Norburg in 1656 at Wolfenbüttel.¹ Anton Ulrich, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel died in 1714 at Salzdahlum at age 81 years.¹

     Esther Marshfield was born on 6 September 1667 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Marshfield of Springfield and Catherine Chapin.¹ Esther Marshfield died on 20 January 1714 at Enfield, Connecticut, at age 46 years, 4 months and 14 days.¹

     Also called Ann.² Abigail Bloomfield was born circa 1642 at England. She married Richard Stockton Sr., son of Owen Stockton, in 1652 at Malpas Parish?, Cheshire?, England.^1,2,3 Abigail Bloomfield and Richard Stockton Sr. immigrated to Flushing, New York, arriving before 1656. Abigail Bloomfield was a witness where Richard Stockton Sr. sold the land he previously owned, 80 acres, to John Rodman on 12 March 1694 at Flushing, New York. Abigail Bloomfield was a member of an unknown place circa 1700; were Quakers. She died after 14 April 1714 at New Jersey.

     Also called Sophia of the Palatinate.^2,3 Sophie von der Pfalz was born on 13 October 1630.² She was the daughter of Frederick V, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector, King of Bohemia and Elizabeth Stuart, The Queen of Hearts.² Sophie von der Pfalz married Ernst August, Kurfürst von Braunschweig - Lüneburg, son of Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg, on 30 September 1658.² Sophie von der Pfalz was declared Heiress Presumptive to England on 6 March 1701/2.² She died on 8 June 1714 at age 83 years, 7 months and 26 days.²

     Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland was born on 6 February 1665 at St. James's, England.¹ She was the daughter of James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland and Anne Hyde.¹ Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland married George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland, son of Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway and Sofie Amalie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg, on 28 July 1683 at St. James's Palace.¹ Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland was the successor of Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland; Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland was the successor of William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland; King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹ Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland succeeded her brother-in-law, William III on 8 March 1702.¹ Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland between 8 March 1702 and 1 August 1714.¹ She was crowned on 23 April 1702.¹ She died on 1 August 1714 at Kensington, England, at age 49 years, 5 months and 26 days. D.s.p.s.¹ She was the predecessor of Georg I Ludwig, Kurfürst von Hannover, König von Großbritannien; King of Great Britain.¹ Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, England.¹

     Rose Holmes of Marshfield was born circa 1674.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Holmes of Rochester and Elizabeth Arnold.³ Rose Holmes of Marshfield married Thomas Blanchard of Andover, son of Samuel Blanchard of Charleston and Hannah Daggett, on 22 March 1699 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.³ Rose Holmes of Marshfield died on 26 August 1714 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹

     John Hart was More About John Hart: Fact 1: 1683, Was a member of the first Assembly called by William Penn. Fact 2: Was educated a Quaker, became a Keithian in 1691, a Baptist in 1697. Fact 3: Was a preacher among those sects and was respected for his piety. Fact 4: His son John was shot dead by accident in Virginia. Fact 5: His son Thomas had 19 children before he moved to South Carolina. Fact 6: Was much respected for his piety.. He was born on 16 November 1651 at Whitney, Oxfordshire, England. He was the son of Christopher Hart and Mary Beckley. John Hart was member of First Assembly called by William Penn. He married Susanna Rush, daughter of Captain John "Old Trooper" Rush of Hornton and Susanna Lucas of Broughton near Banbury, on 16 September 1685 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania.¹ John Hart was Keithian. He was Preacher between 1691 and 1710. He was Baptist. He died in September 1714 at Warminster Township, Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 62 years and 9 months.

     Sarah Kendrick was born circa 1648 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.^1,2 She married Samuel Wheelock, son of Reverend Ralph Wheelock and Rebecca Clark, on 3 April 1678 at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Her 1st.^3,4 Sarah Kendrick died on 5 September 1714 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹

     Nathaniel Richardson of Woburn was born on 2 January 1650/51 at Woburn, Massachusetts.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Richardson of Woburn and Mary Baldwin.² Nathaniel Richardson of Woburn married Mary (?) on 22 December 1672. Nathaniel Richardson of Woburn died on 4 December 1714 at Woburn, Massachusetts, at age 63 years, 11 months and 2 days.^1,3

     Marritje Aten was baptized on 31 March 1678 at Brooklyn, New York.^2,3 She was the daughter of Adriaen Hendrickse Aten and Elizabeth Thomas.¹ Marritje Aten witnessed the will of Adriaen Hendrickse Aten 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.^4,5 Marritje Aten was mentioned in the will of her father on 20 March 1695/96.⁵ She married Johannes Demott, son of Michael Demott and Annetje Westbrook, in 1707 at Ulster, Kingston, New York. Marritje Aten died in 1715 at age 36 years.

     Piertje Aten was born circa 1669. She was the daughter of Adriaen Hendrickse Aten and J. Aten, Mrs.. Piertje Aten married Christian Snedeker on 25 April 1689 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Piertje Aten died in 1715.

     Bethia Petit was born circa 1676 at Stamford, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of John Petit and Sarah Scofield.¹ Bethia Petit died on 21 March 1714/15 at Milford.¹

     Geertje Hassing was born circa 1645 at Muers, North Holland, Netherlands. She was the daughter of Reverend Warnard Hassing. Geertje Hassing emigrated with Reverend Warnard Hassing in May 1663 at North Holland, Netherlands; Sent by the Church to minister in Delaware. He took his children with him.² Geertje Hassing married Wolfert Webber III, son of Wolfert Webber Jr. and Anna Jansz Wallis, before 1666 at New York.³ Geertje Hassing and Wolfert Webber III were noted as members on 15 July 1668 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.⁴ Geertje Hassing and Wolfert Webber III lived in 1686 at Over 't Versch Water (The old pond at Kalck-hoek, or The Collect), New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.⁵ Geertje Hassing witnessed the baptism of Catharina Fonteyn on 8 February 1691 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.⁶ Geertje Hassing witnessed the baptism of Carel Fonteyn on 24 April 1692 at the Dutch Reformed Church, New York City, Kings County, New York.^{7,8,9,10,11,6} Geertje Hassing witnessed the baptism of Philip Minthorne Jr. on 6 December 1696 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.¹² Geertje Hassing witnessed the baptism of Catharina Fonteyn on 18 March 1705 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.¹³ Geertje Hassing witnessed the baptism of Jacques Fonteyn on 8 April 1711 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.¹⁴ Geertje Hassing died before 15 April 1715. She is mentioned as deceased in her husband's will.

     Roi de France Louis XIV "Le Roi Soleil" de Bourbon was born on 5 September 1638 at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France.² He was the son of roi de France Louis XIII "Le Juste" de Bourbon and Anne von Habsburg.² Roi de France Louis XIV "Le Roi Soleil" de Bourbon married Maria Theresa von Habsburg, daughter of King of Spain Philip IV von Habsburg and Elizabeth de Bourbon.³ Roi de France Louis XIV "Le Roi Soleil" de Bourbon died on 1 September 1715 at Versailles, France, at age 76 years, 11 months and 27 days.²

     John Faulkner was born on 16 May 1654 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ He married Sarah Abbott, daughter of George Abbot, tailor and Sarah Farnum, on 19 October 1681 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ John Faulkner died on 2 September 1715 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 61 years, 3 months and 17 days.¹

     John Petit was born on 26 October 1668 at Stamford, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of John Petit and Sarah Scofield.¹ John Petit died on 17 December 1715 at Stamford, Connecticut, at age 47 years, 1 month and 21 days.¹

     Rachel Horner was born in 1690 at Centerton, Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Isaac Horner of Northampton and Lydia Wright. Rachel Horner died before 1716.

     Mertien Buys was baptized on 9 October 1714 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Buys, Johannes and wife--Mertien. Witnesses: Jacob Buys and wife."¹ She was the daughter of Jan Jacobszen Buys and Sytie (?). Mertien Buys died before 1716.

     Dirck Aertse Middagh was baptized on 3 March 1672 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.^5,6 He was the son of Aert Anthonize Middagh and Breckje Hanse Bergen.^2,3,4 Dirck Aertse Middagh and Cataline Pieterse Van Nest relocated to Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, before 1693.^2,7 Dirck Aertse Middagh married Cataline Pieterse Van Nest, daughter of Pieter Pietersen Van Nest and Judith Jorise Rapalje, before 1693.⁸ Dirck Aertse Middagh was a witness where Pieter Pietersen Van Nest sold a farm to his son-in-law, Dirck Middagh, before 1697.¹ Dirck Aertse Middagh went to Raritan (Somerville) circa 1699.¹ He was a witness on 8 March 1699 at Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey.¹ He was a witness where Cataline Pieterse Van Nest a witness on 8 March 1699 at Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey.¹ Dirck Aertse Middagh witnessed the baptism of Jaquemina Van Nest on 8 March 1699 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Piter and wife--Jaquemina. Witnesses: Derck Middage and wife." One of the first baptisms in the Dutch Church of Raritan, later to be called the First Reformed Church. She was baptised on the same day as her cousin, Judith.⁹ Dirck Aertse Middagh witnessed the baptism of Jeronimus Van Neste on 14 April 1706 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Jeronimus and Neeltien--Jeronimus. Witnesses: Derck and Katleyn (aunt) Middage."⁹ Dirck Aertse Middagh witnessed the baptism of Reynier Van Neste on 30 October 1706 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Reynier. Witnesses: Derck Middage and wife (aunt)."⁹ Dirck Aertse Middagh owned a farm which he purchased from his father-in-law, Peter Van Neste, in 1709.¹ He died before 5 May 1716 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey.¹⁰

     Joshua Blanchard was born on 6 August 1661 at Malden, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of George Blanchard and Elizabeth Hills.¹ Joshua Blanchard married Mehitabel Edmunds.¹ Joshua Blanchard died on 15 July 1716 at Malden, Massachusetts, at age 54 years, 11 months and 9 days.¹

     Jonathan Fuller Jr. was born on 23 December 1665 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Jonathan Fuller of Rehoboth and Elizabeth Wilmarth.^1,2 Jonathan Fuller Jr. married Mary Stevens on 15 February 1686/87 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.³ Jonathan Fuller Jr. died on 15 October 1716 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 50 years, 9 months and 22 days.⁴

     William Buzby was born circa 1666 at Milton, England. He was the son of John Busby and Mary Busby, Mrs.. William Buzby died on 5 December 1716 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

     James Applebee was born say 1671 at Providence, Rhode Island. He married Ann Clemence, daughter of Richard Clemence of Providence and Sarah Smith.^2,3 James Applebee died on 21 December 1716 at Providence, Rhode Island.¹

     Simeon Ellis lived at Springwell.¹ He was born circa 1659.¹ He married Sarah (?) before 1689. Simeon Ellis died before 1717.¹

     Anna Mårtensdotter was born circa 1662 at Ammansland (Ridley Township), Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Mårten Mårtensson Sr. and N. N. (?). Anna Mårtensdotter married Gustaf Gustafsson Justis, son of Johan Gustafsson and Brita Månsdotter, circa 1681.^2,1 Anna Mårtensdotter died between 1717 and 1721 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia).¹

     Elizabeth Sabin was born in 1642.¹ She was the daughter of William Sabin.¹ Elizabeth Sabin married Robert Miller circa 1662; Her 1st.¹ Elizabeth Sabin married Samuel Hayward, son of William Hayward of London and Margery Knight, on 15 January 1701; His 2nd. Her 2nd (widow).¹ Elizabeth Sabin died on 7 February 1717 at age 75 years.¹

      Jane Wills was a Quaker. She was born on 22 August 1692 at Burlington County, New Jersey. Twin of sister Mary. She was the daughter of John Wills of Burlingham and Hope de La Fosse.² Jane Wills married Samuel Eves, son of Thomas Eves and Anna (?), on 2 December 1713 at the Meeting House, Northampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.² Jane Wills died on 16 February 1716/17 at Rancocas, New Jersey, at age 24 years, 5 months and 25 days.

     Samuel Read of Mendon was born in 1635 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.^4,5 He was the son of John Read of Dorchester and Sarah Lessie.^1,2,3 Samuel Read of Mendon was one of the first proprietors of the town, granted a thirty acre lot after 15 May 1667 at Mendon, Massachusetts.⁶ He married Hopestill Holbrook, daughter of Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth and Elizabeth Pitts, on 10 May 1668 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^7,8,9,10 Samuel Read of Mendon was a grantee of land by the indians, John & Amos Awasamog, heirs of John Awasamog on 19 February 1691/92 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹¹ He left a will on 5 April 1717 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹² He died on 5 April 1717 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 82 years.^7,1

     Jonathan Gilbert was born on 2 May 1703 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq. and Martha Barns.¹ Jonathan Gilbert died on 21 May 1717 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 14 years and 19 days.¹

     Abigail Thayer was born circa 1651 at Boston, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Tayer Jr. and Jane (?).¹ Abigail Thayer died on 6 August 1717. Age 66 years.¹

     Hannah Brewer was born on 25 October 1630 at England. She was the daughter of Daniel Brewer of Roxbury.^2,3 Hannah Brewer married Captain Thomas Chandler, son of Willliam Chandler of Roxbury and Annis Bayford, on 28 May 1659 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,4 Hannah Brewer died on 25 October 1717 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 87 years. She died age, perhaps, 87.²

     William Hayward was born circa 1644 at Massachusetts. He was the son of William Hayward of London and Margery Knight.¹ William Hayward married Sarah Butterworth, daughter of John Butterworth and Sarah (?), before 1672 at Massachusetts; His 1st.¹ William Hayward died on 17 December 1717 at Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died while on a visit.¹

     Rachel Rush died in 1718. She was born in 1718. She was the daughter of James Rush and Rachael Peart.

     Naomi Thayer was born on 23 January 1662/63 at 11th month, Braintree, Massachusetts.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon and Huldah Hayward of Braintree.¹ Naomi Thayer died in 1718 at Mendon, Worcestor County, Massachusetts, America, at age 54 years.¹

     Carl Gustafsson Justis was born in 1660 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia).^1,2 He was the son of Johan Gustafsson and Brita Månsdotter.¹ Carl Gustafsson Justis was a tailor by trade circa 1700.¹ He married Margaret (?) circa 1700.¹ Carl Gustafsson Justis and Margaret (?) had six children.¹ Carl Gustafsson Justis died in 1718 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia) at age 58 years.¹

     Johan Gustafsson Justis was born circa 1668 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia).^1,2 He was the son of Johan Gustafsson and Brita Månsdotter.¹ Johan Gustafsson Justis was a widower with one daughter in 1697.^1,2 He died in 1718 at Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹