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     Thomas Haines was born on 6 August 1666 at Aynhoe, Northamptonshire, England. He was the son of Richard Haines of Aynhoe and Margaret Haines, Mrs.. Thomas Haines was christened on 22 December 1666 at St. Michael's Church, Aynhoe, Northamptonshire, England. He married Elizabeth Austin on 8 November 1699 at Burlington County, New Jersey. Thomas Haines died in 1753 at Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 86 years. Thomas Haines was buried in Will Proved, Burlington County, New Jersey.

     Jonathan Thayer Jr. was born on 8 December 1690.² He was the son of Jonathan Thayer Sr. and Elizabeth French.¹ Jonathan Thayer Jr. married Sarah Allen before 1712; His 1st.¹ Jonathan Thayer Jr. married Bethiah Chapin after 1720; His 2nd (widower).¹ Jonathan Thayer Jr. died in 1753 at age 62 years.¹

     Bethiah Chapin was born in 1693.¹ She married Jonathan Thayer Jr., son of Jonathan Thayer Sr. and Elizabeth French, after 1720; His 2nd (widower).¹ Bethiah Chapin died in 1753 at age 60 years.¹

     Jacob Van Neste was baptized on 14 October 1719 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Jacop. Witnesses: Pouwel Ater and wife."¹ He was the son of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen. Jacob Van Neste died in 1753 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 33 years. "The youngest son, Jacob, was killed by a negro slave in 1753. The murderer was tried and sentenced by the court to be burned alive and the order of the court was executed by the sheriff of Somerset county in an official manner."²

     Margaret Morton was born on 27 March 1688 at Calcon Hook, Lower Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Mårten Mårtensson Jr. and Margaret Bärtilsdotter.¹ Margaret Morton married George Van Culen before 1705.¹ Margaret Morton and George Van Culen had nine children.¹ Margaret Morton died after 1753.¹

     Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq. lived at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² Also called Captain Thomas Gilbert IV.⁴ He was born on 3 November 1681 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.³ He was the son of Thomas Gilbert of Brookfield and Abilene Marshfield.^2,3 Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq. moved with his parents to Brookfield in 1691 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁵ He married Martha Barns, daughter of Thomas Barnes of Brookfield and Mary Howe, in 1701/2 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; His 1st.^2,3,6 Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq. became a leading man in civil affairs.⁷ He was town clerk between 1718 and 1753 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^8,9 He married Mercy Gilbert after 1746 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; His 2nd.^3,10 Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq. was Captain, Justice of the Peace, and town treasurer at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁷ He owned 480 acres of land at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁷ He died on 22 May 1753 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71 years, 6 months and 19 days.^3,1

     John Darling was born on 12 September 1664 at Braintree, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Denice Darling and Hannah Francis.¹ John Darling married Elizabeth Thomson, daughter of John Thomson Jr. and Thankful Woodland, circa 1686 at Braintree, Massachusetts.² John Darling died on 29 May 1753 at Bellingham, Massachusetts, at age 88 years, 8 months and 17 days.¹

     Also called Richard.¹ Dirck Demott was the ancestor of the Somerset DeMotts at Somerset County, New Jersey.¹ He was baptized on 21 September 1684 at Kingston, Ulster County, New York.^1,2 He was the son of Michael Demott and Annetje Westbrook.¹ Dirck Demott married Christina Hof in 1709.¹ Dirck Demott lived before 1753 at Neshanic, Somerset County, New Jersey. He died on 14 July 1753 at age 68 years, 9 months and 23 days.¹

     Also called Femmeke. Femmetje Smock was baptized on 13 June 1718 at Freehold-Middletown Dutch Church, Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents. Femmetje Smock died before 1754. She is not mentioned in either parent's wills.

     Johannes Smock was born before 1705 at New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. He was the son of Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents. Johannes Smock accompanied Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents when Johannes and Catherine relocated before 2 February 1705 and came to reside in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York; Listed in local records as "Hannes, Assessor, West." Johannes Smock appeared on the census of 1706 in the household of Johannes Hendrickse Smock at Staten Island, New York; In the census, his age is noted as "33", men over 16 are "John Smak", under boys are "Hendrak Smak," Barnt Smak," and "John Smak," and under girls "Anne Smok" and "Catherine Smok", and under women "Catherine Smok." Johannes Smock accompanied Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents when Johannes and Catherine relocated in 1712 and came to reside in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Johannes Smock died before 1754. Most likely as a child.

     Catherine Smock was born before 1705 at New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. She was the daughter of Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents. Catherine Smock accompanied Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents when Johannes and Catherine relocated before 2 February 1705 and came to reside in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York; Listed in local records as "Hannes, Assessor, West." Catherine Smock appeared on the census of 1706 in the household of Johannes Hendrickse Smock at Staten Island, New York; In the census, his age is noted as "33", men over 16 are "John Smak", under boys are "Hendrak Smak," Barnt Smak," and "John Smak," and under girls "Anne Smok" and "Catherine Smok", and under women "Catherine Smok." Catherine Smock accompanied Johannes Hendrickse Smock and Catherine Barents when Johannes and Catherine relocated in 1712 and came to reside in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Catherine Smock died before 1754. Most likey as a child.

     John Buzby was born circa 1699 at Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the son of Nicholas Busby and Mary French. John Buzby died in 1754.

     David Meredith married Sarah 'Aurelia' Rush, daughter of William Rush and (?) Rush, Mrs., on 3 January 1702/3. David Meredith died in 1754.

     William Haines was a Quaker. He was christened on 24 April 1672 at St. Michael's Church, Aynhoe, Northamptonshire, England. He was born on 24 April 1672 at Aynhoe of ye Hill, Northamptonshire, England.² He was the son of Richard Haines of Aynhoe and Margaret Haines, Mrs..¹ William Haines emigrated from England leaving April 1682; Left for the New World aboard the "Amity." His father did not survive the journey.¹ He immigrated to Northampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, arriving June 1682. He lived after 1683 at Northampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.¹ He and Sarah Paine obtained a marriage license on 6 January 1695/96 at Monthly Meeting, Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey; They recieved their "licence to marry" on this date.^3,1 William Haines married Francis Goodwin in 1732. William Haines died on 29 April 1754 at Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 82 years and 5 days.²

     As 1st son, named after his father's father, per Dutch tradition. Hendrick Smock was born circa 1702 at New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. He was the son of Matthias Hendrickse Smock and Elizabeth Stevens Coninck.² Hendrick Smock accompanied Matthias Hendrickse Smock and Elizabeth Stevens Coninck when Matthias and Elizabeth relocated in 1718 and came to reside in Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Hendrick Smock witnessed the will of Matthias Hendrickse Smock on 2 October 1721; His will mentions sons Hendrick, John, Lucas, Matthias, and Jacobus, and daughters Elizabeth, Gertrude, and Mary. His wife, Elizabeth, is named as the sole executrix. Witnesses to the will were Samuel Conners, Leedert "Smack" and John Cholwell.³ Hendrick Smock married Antje Van Duyn circa 1722.

In 1726, Hendrick Smock appeared on the census at Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Details provided: listed as a Freeholder.

He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of Gertrude Smock on 8 December 1738; Her brother, Hendrick, was administrator of the will. Hendrick Smock witnessed the will of Charles Fontaine on 1 March 1742/43 at Somerset County, New Jersey; Mentions that Jan Smock is the wife of his sister Lea. Hendrick Smock left a will on 29 November 1746; Identifies Hendrick as a farmer, names wife Antje, children Elizabeth, Hendrick, Dennis, and Ann, all under age but Elizabeth, mentions a home farm of 131 acres in Bound Brook, and names wife Antje as sole executrix. He died on 27 August 1754 at Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

     Elizabeth Woolstone was daughter of John Woolston and Hannah Cooper, his second wife.^2,3 Also called Elizabeth Woolston.² She was a Quaker. She was born circa 1694 at Rancocas, Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Woolstone of Mansfield and Hannah Cooper.^1,2 Elizabeth Woolstone was recognized in the will of John Woolstone of Mansfield on 12 May 1698 at Mansfield, Burlington County, New Jersey; Wolston, John, of Mansfield, Burlington Co; will of. “My now wife” Hannah. Children – Jonathan, Samuel, Hanah, Mary, Sarah, Rebeckah, Elizabeth. Real and personal estate. The wife sole executrix with John Day and Joseph Cooper of Newtown as overseers. Witnesses – William Cooper, Elizabeth Day and Isaac Horner.⁴ Elizabeth Woolstone married Daniel Wills, son of John Wills of Burlingham and Hope de La Fosse, on 13 October 1714 at the Meeting House, Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.^1,2,5 Elizabeth Woolstone died in September 1754.

     Her married name was Hart. Eleanor Crispin was born on 11 September 1687 at Abington Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She married John Hart, son of John Hart and Susanna Rush, on 25 November 1705. Eleanor Crispin died on 29 October 1754 at Warminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 67 years, 1 month and 18 days.

     The surname Thayer was originally Tayer, Tawier and Tawyer, and is a trade name, for one who dresses skins. The letter "h" was not added until after the family came to New England, and in the Mendon line that letter was silent, as in Thomas and Thompson, until early in the last century. In this country the grandchildren of the first Thomas Tayer, as Isaac was, spelled the name Thayer.^6,7 The "Eighth child of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, married Mercy (Rockwood, not) Ward, 1 da., 2 mo., 1691 or '92. Settled in Mendon, Mass. Farmer. Second wife, Mary (???), married 1703."² Isaac Thayer of Mendon was born in 1672 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. "The eighth of twelve children."^8,9,10 He was the son of Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon and Huldah Hayward of Braintree.^2,3,4,5 Isaac Thayer of Mendon (an unknown value) circa 1692 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² He was a farmer circa 1692 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² He married Mercy Rockwood, daughter of John Rockwood of Mendon and Johanna Ford, on 1 April 1692 at 1691/2, Mendon, Massachusetts; His 1st.^{11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,10,19} Isaac Thayer of Mendon married Mary (?) in 1703; His 2nd.^16,10 Isaac Thayer of Mendon married Hannah Winter circa 1712; His 3rd (widower).^8,20 Isaac Thayer of Mendon was bequeathed "one shilling because of legacy I gave to his children" by his father-in-law, John Rockwood, on 8 June 1724.²¹ He witnessed the will of John Rockwood of Mendon on 8 June 1724; “To wife Rebekah 1/3. Balance to Grandchildren, viz: to children of son Joseph deceased, and Priscilla, daughter of John Corbit, and Hannah Brown daughter of John Darling and Mercy Thompson wife of David together with Mary Holbrook wife of Joseph and her sister Ann Cook my granddaughters. Son in law John Darling 1 shilling and no more because of legacy I gave to his daughter Hannah Brown. Son in law Nicholas Cook 1 shilling. Son in law Isaac Thayer one shilling because of legacy I gave to his children. Son in law Jonathan Heyward 1 shilling because I gave £10 to his children he had by his first wife. Grandson John Corbit sole executor.”.²² Isaac Thayer of Mendon was a witness where Ebenezer Thayer of Mendon recognized in his father's will, due money from his brother Moses, and noted as resident of Mendon on 3 October 1754 at Mendon, Massachusetts.²³ Isaac Thayer of Mendon left a will on 3 October 1754 at Worcester County, Massachusetts; "To my beloved son, Ebenezer Thayer of Mendon and his heirs and assignees forever I give after my demise 13 pounds, 6 shillings and 8 pence lawful money to be paid by my aforesaid son, Moses Thayer, in the space of two years after my decease besides what I have already given him." And he named "the four children of my daughter Marcy Thomson, deceased, viz: David Thomson, Mary Scott, wife of Samuel; Abigail Right, wife of Samuel; Loies Darling, wife of Enock; children of my granddau. Marcy Thomson, wife of Ezra, dec’d; children of my grand-dau. Rachel Thomson, wife of Ichabod, dec’d; children of my grand-dau. Unice Brown, wife of Joseph, dec’d.”.^23,24 He was a witness where Moses Thayer recognized in the will of his father and entrusted with giving his brother, Ebenezer, a sum of money, on 3 October 1754.²³ Isaac Thayer of Mendon was a witness where Mercy Thayer deceased before her father, who named her four children in his will, viz: David Thomson, Mary Scott, wife of Samuel; Abigail Right, wife of Samuel; Loies Darling, wife of Enock; on 3 October 1754.²⁴ Isaac Thayer of Mendon died in December 1754 at Cape Ann, Essex County, Massachusetts, America, at age 82 years. Died at sea.²⁵ His estate was probated on 5 July 1755 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.²⁴

     Elizabeth Rush was born on 12 February 1722/23. She was the daughter of William Rush and Elizabeth Hodges. Elizabeth Rush died on 8 December 1754 at age 31 years, 9 months and 26 days.

     Johannes Hendrickse Smock was born circa 1673 at New Utrecht, Kings County Long Island, New York. Virkus Compendium says 1665, while yet another source says 14 Sep 1675. He was the son of Hendrick Matthyse Smock and Guertje Harmens Coerton.³ Johannes Hendrickse Smock married Catherine Barents in 1692 at New Utrecht, Kings County Long Island, New York.

In 1698, Johannes Hendrickse Smock appeared on the census at New Utrecht, Kings County, New York, Details provided: Listed as freeholder, and married, but without children.

He and Catherine Barents relocated to Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, before 2 February 1705; Listed in local records as "Hannes, Assessor, West."

In 1706, Johannes Hendrickse Smock appeared on the census at Staten Island, New York, Details provided: In the census, his age is noted as "33", men over 16 are "John Smak", under boys are "Hendrak Smak," Barnt Smak," and "John Smak," and under girls "Anne Smok" and "Catherine Smok", and under women "Catherine Smok."

He and Catherine Barents relocated to Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1712. Johannes Hendrickse Smock was was deeded for 230 acres in Middletown township and for 4 acres of salt meadow in Shoal Harbor, valued at 1,200 pounds on 9 December 1712 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of Leonard Hendrickse Smock on 12 April 1739; Johannes, his brother, was the executor. Johannes Hendrickse Smock left a will on 24 September 1754; Names wife Catherine, children Barnes; Ann, wife of John Teunison; "Morritey," wife of Cornelius "van de Vear;" grandchildren "Johannis," "Garrat," Barnes, Nelly, and Catherine, children of his deceased son Hendrick. The executor of the will was his son Barnes, son-in-law John Teunisson, and Cornelius van de Vear, and grandson of Johannis Smock. He died on 14 December 1754 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. 14 Dec 1756 is the date given in the Early Settlers of King County book.^1,2 His estate was probated on 24 January 1755.

     Samuel Farnum was born on 15 June 1665 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was the son of Ralph Farnum Sr. and Elizabeth Holt. Samuel Farnum married Hannah Holt, daughter of James Holt and Hannah Allen, on 4 January 1697/98 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ Samuel Farnum died on 20 December 1754 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 89 years, 6 months and 5 days.

     Her married name was Clausen. Sarah Smock was baptized on 18 July 1710 at the Dutch Church, Six Mile Run, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Leonard Hendrickse Smock and Sarah Barents. Sarah Smock married William Clausen before 1734. Sarah Smock died before 1755. Her mother's estate only mentions brother John and sister Sarah as living at this time.

     Hendrick Boerum was born on 19 May 1744 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Johannes Boerum and Egelte (?). Hendrick Boerum died before 1755.

     Also called Leendert. Leondard Smock was baptized after 1697 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Leonard Hendrickse Smock and Sarah Barents. Leondard Smock married Sarah Van Zandt circa 1716. Leondard Smock witnessed the baptism of Leonard Smock on 11 November 1716 at Freehold Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Leondard Smock married Saertje Dewitt, daughter of Barnet Dewitt and Sara Van Tassel, on 19 January 1727/28 at Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.² Leondard Smock witnessed the baptism of Leonard Smock on 15 April 1730 at Sourland Dutch Church, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey. Leondard Smock died before 1755. His mother's estate only mentions brother John and sister Sarah as living at this time.

     Barent Smock was born after 1697. He was the son of Leonard Hendrickse Smock and Sarah Barents.² Barent Smock married Maretje Beuis before 1730. Barent Smock died before 1755. His mother's estate only mentions brother John and sister Sarah as living at this time.

     David Meredith Jr. was the son of David Meredith and Sarah 'Aurelia' Rush. David Meredith Jr. died in 1755.

     Peter Van Covenhoven was born in 1671 at Flatlands, Kings County, New York. He was the son of William Gerritse Van Covenhoven and Altie Brinkerhoof. Peter Van Covenhoven married Alte Covenhoven before 1725. Peter Van Covenhoven died in 1755 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 84 years.

     Dominicus Vanderveer was baptized on 16 November 1679. He was the son of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville. Dominicus Vanderveer married Maria Van Noortwyck on 28 January 1703 at New York. Dominicus Vanderveer died in 1755 at age 75 years.

     Hannah Parks was born in 1704.¹ She married David Thayer, son of Captain Thomas Thayer Sr. and Mary Poole, circa 1726.¹ Hannah Parks died in 1755 at age 51 years.¹

     Neeltje Bouman was born circa 1722. She married Jacques Fonteyn, son of Carel Fonteyn and Sarah Nolan, circa 1748. Neeltje Bouman died after 1755.

     Also called Hollenshead.⁴ William Hollinshead Sr. was born on 18 June 1669 at St. Clement, London, Kent, England. Or Doncaster. He was the son of John Hollinshead Sr. and Grace Scott.^2,3 William Hollinshead Sr. accompanied the immigration of John Hollinshead Sr. and Grace Scott circa August 1678 to West Jersey Colony, New Jersey; He came "with family."^3,5,6 William Hollinshead Sr. accompanied John Hollinshead Sr. and Grace Scott when John and Grace relocated before 7 September 1680 and came to reside in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey. William Hollinshead Sr. and Elizabeth Adams were were members of the Chester Meeting in 1692 at Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. William Hollinshead Sr. and Elizabeth Adams obtained a marriage license on 6 March 1692/93; William, on 1, 6, 1692/3, granted certificate (gc) to marry (m) by the Burlington Monthly Meeting.⁷ William Hollinshead Sr. married Elizabeth Adams, daughter of Captain John Adams and Elizabeth (?), on 23 March 1692/93 at the house of John Adams, Chester Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.^2,8 William Hollinshead Sr. was a witness where John Hollinshead Sr. 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.⁹ William Hollinshead Sr. and John Hollinshead Jr. were were among a group of 12 men appointed to lay out the roads in 1699 at Chester Township, New Jersey.⁹ William Hollinshead Sr. witnessed the will of John Hollinshead Sr. 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.¹⁰ William Hollinshead Sr. and John Hollinshead Jr. were among a group of thirteen trustees of the Society of Friends on 9 April 1700. To this group James Adams and Esther, his wife, deeded one acre of land situate in the Township of Chester for meeting purposes.⁹

In 1704, William Hollinshead Sr. appeared on the census at Burlington County, New Jersey, Details provided: He appears in a Quaker record.¹¹

He was appointed Overseer of Highways in 1713 at Chester Township, New Jersey.⁹

In 1739, William Hollinshead Sr. appeared on the census at Burlington County, New Jersey, Details provided: He appears in an Election Returns.¹²

He witnessed the will of William Hollinshead Jr. on 7 September 1741; In his will he specified that "my father and mother shall have maintenance out of the plantation where I now dwell during their natural life." William Hollinshead Sr. witnessed the will of George Hollinshead on 19 February 1755; In his will he states that "my son James must keep on maintaining my father William."⁹ William Hollinshead Sr. died after 19 February 1755 at Burlington County, New Jersey. He was still alive when mentioned in the will of son George, dated 12, 19, 1755.¹³

     Elizabeth Hodges was born circa 1682. She married William Rush, son of William Rush and (?) Rush, Mrs., on 1 March 1711/12 at Byberry Township, Pennsylvania; The marriage occured at a Quaker Meeting at brother James' house in Byberry. Elizabeth Hodges died on 15 April 1755 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

     Peter Thomson was born on 20 March 1708 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of John Thomson III and Hannah Wight.² Peter Thomson married Martha Thayer, daughter of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Sr. and Martha Thomson, on 5 February 1729/30 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; 1st cousins.^1,3 Peter Thomson left a will on 24 April 1755 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He named his wife Martha; sons Peter and Cyrus (youngest); Thankful Thomson, under 18.⁴ He died on 30 September 1755 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 47 years, 6 months and 10 days. He died on "his journey homeward from Lake Gorge."^1,5 His estate was probated on 28 November 1775.⁴

     Joseph Morse was born on 30 April 1700 at Newbury, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Joseph Morse and Sarah Merrill.² Joseph Morse settled in Methuen.² He served in the army and was at Crown Point.² He married Patience Peacock on 17 April 1728 at Methuen, Massachusetts.² Joseph Morse died on 21 December 1755 at Methuen, Massachusetts, at age 55 years, 7 months and 21 days.²

     Samuel Bowne was born circa 1698. He was the son of James Bowne and Mary Stout. Samuel Bowne married Esther (?) before 1722. Samuel Bowne died in 1756.

     Daniel Thayer was born on 5 May 1710 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Sr. and Martha Thomson.¹ Daniel Thayer married Esther Partridge on 10 February 1734/35 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^1,3 Daniel Thayer died in 1756 at age 45 years.¹

     Esther Partridge was born in 1717.¹ She married Daniel Thayer, son of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Sr. and Martha Thomson, on 10 February 1734/35 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^1,2 Esther Partridge died in 1756 at age 39 years.¹

     Nathan Austin was born on 25 January 1725 at Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Thomas Austin Jr. and Sarah Lovejoy.¹ Nathan Austin married Hannah Farnum, daughter of Stephen Farnum and Hannah Richardson, on 11 February 1748 at Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts; Performed by Rev. Christopher Sargent.^1,2,3 Nathan Austin volunteered for the Lake George relief effort on 15 September 1755.^4,3 He was discharged at Lake George on 15 December 1755.^4,3 He died in January 1756 at near Leicester, Massachusetts, at age 30 years and 11 months. From Hannah's later testimony, we learn that along the way Nathan was taken sick with a fever near the town of Leicester. He died there in Jan. 1756, in the home of Dr. Pliny Lawton (who himself would die of smallpox a few years later) leaving Hannah pregnant and with three small children.³

     Pieter Dircksen Hoff was born in 1678 at Brooklyn, Long Island, New York. He was the son of Derick Paulzsen and Aechje Covert.¹ Pieter Dircksen Hoff married Catarina Broucard, daughter of Bourgeon Broucard and Catarina LeFebre, in 1704 at New York.¹ Pieter Dircksen Hoff died in January 1756 at age 78 years.

     John Thomson IV was born on 28 December 1689 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of John Thomson III and Hannah Wight.¹ John Thomson IV married Abigail Thayer, daughter of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Sr. and Martha Thomson, on 22 March 1720 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts; His 2nd (widower). 1st cousins.¹ John Thomson IV died on 27 February 1756 at Charlton, Massachusetts, at age 66 years, 1 month and 30 days.¹

     Her married name was Rush. Elizabeth Hilton married Joseph Rush, son of William Rush and Elizabeth Hodges, on 4 July 1756. Elizabeth Hilton died on 4 July 1756.

     George Hollinshead was born on 20 April 1697 at New Jersey. He was the son of William Hollinshead Sr. and Elizabeth Adams. George Hollinshead married Ann Curran in 1716. George Hollinshead relocated to Yeoman's Neck at Cape May, New Jersey, after 1716. He left a will on 19 February 1755; In his will he states that "my son James must keep on maintaining my father William."¹ He died before 5 August 1756.

     Abigail Thayer was born on 2 September 1701 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Sr. and Martha Thomson.^1,2 Abigail Thayer married John Thomson IV, son of John Thomson III and Hannah Wight, on 22 March 1720 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts; His 2nd (widower). 1st cousins.³ Abigail Thayer died on 25 August 1756 at Charlton, Massachusetts, at age 54 years, 11 months and 23 days.⁴

     Stephen Farnum was born circa 1701. He was the son of Ralph Farnum and Sarah Sterling of Haverhill.¹ Stephen Farnum married Hannah Richardson, daughter of Joshua Richardson of Woburn and Hannah (?), on 8 December 1726 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,2 Stephen Farnum moved to Dracut and owned a farm there before 1733.³ He volunteered, at age 55, for militia duty at Lake George.³ He marched from Dracut to Lake George, in Capt. Jonathan Butterfield's Co., leaving his own wife with six children and his recently widowed daughter with her four kids, on 22 April 1756.³ He died on 1 September 1756 at Lake George.³

     Elizabeth Townsend Wright was born on 25 February 1692/93 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Job Wright and Rachel Townsend.^1,2 Elizabeth Townsend Wright died on 2 September 1756 at age 63 years, 6 months and 8 days.¹

     Antje Smock was baptized on 22 April 1745 at Sourland Dutch Church, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Hendrick Smock and Antje Van Duyn. Antje Smock witnessed the will of Hendrick Smock on 29 November 1746; Identifies Hendrick as a farmer, names wife Antje, children Elizabeth, Hendrick, Dennis, and Ann, all under age but Elizabeth, mentions a home farm of 131 acres in Bound Brook, and names wife Antje as sole executrix. Antje Smock died before 1757. Young.

     Thomas Aten was born in 1670 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York.² He was the son of Adriaen Hendrickse Aten and Elizabeth Thomas.^1,2 Thomas Aten took oath of allegiance in 1687 at Flatbush, New York.² He was took the Oath of Allegience to the King of England in September 1687 at Kings County, New York.³ He lived in 1694; "native of Fflackbush."² He married Elsje Schilman, daughter of Captain Thomas Skillman and Sara Pettit, in 1694 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.^2,4 Thomas Aten was (an unknown value) before 1701 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵ He and Elsje Schilman removed to the "Valley of the Raritan" between 1710 and 1715 at Somerset County, New York.² Thomas Aten "In the list of Families of the First Ref. Ch. (N. Brunswick) from 1732 to 1735," says Rev. P. T. Pockman, pastor 1898, between 1732 and 1735.² He died in 1757 at age 87 years.

     Joseph Ellis was born circa 1689.¹ He was the son of Simeon Ellis and Sarah (?).¹ Joseph Ellis died in 1757. Survived by four daughters.¹

     Ephraim Thayer Sr. was born in 1669.¹ He was the son of Shadrach Tayer and Deliverence Priest.¹ Ephraim Thayer Sr. married Sarah Bass, daughter of John Bass and Ruth Alden, on 7 January 1692; His 1st.¹ Ephraim Thayer Sr. married Mary Whitmarsh after 1714; His 2nd.¹ Ephraim Thayer Sr. died in 1757 at age 88 years.¹

     Mehitable Abbott was born on 4 April 1680 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of George Abbot, tailor and Sarah Farnum.¹ Mehitable Abbott married Gershom Cutter on 11 June 1701 at Cambridge, Massachusetts.¹ Mehitable Abbott died on 28 March 1757 at Menotomy (Cambridge), Massachusetts, at age 76 years, 11 months and 24 days.¹