Peter Elias’ Family History (Continued)
Ninth Generation
Rahel Elisabeth BARTSCH. Born in 1710. Rahel Elisabeth died in 1771; she was 61.
Born in Esopus but settled in Philipsburgh, living just north of the present Main Street in Irvington.
Became Tarrytown Dutch Church Deacon 21 August 1706 and served until 1708; was Elder 1718, 1722, 1737. Frequently listed at godparent. His cattle mark is recorded 2 April 1717 (in Westchester County). In 1719 he was a Colector for Philipsburg Manor. His house near to old (Boston) Post Road, Broadway, was known as the "Dutcher Place" and is mentioned as such in documents laying out the old Post Road (Broadway). In 1742 he was chosen one of the Philipsburg Manor Fence Viewers. He was admitted as Freeman to New York City 23 May 1749. He was buried 3 August 1751 at the New York Dutch Church.
Bef 1701 when Barend was 23, he married
Maritse CONCKLIN.
They had the following children:
iii.
Margrietje (ca1706-)
Lived in Passaic, NJ until about 1707 when they moved to Philipsburgh. Their farm embraced the current center of Irvington.
On 5 Apr 1702 when Pieter was 22, he married
Gertrude (Geertje) HOPPER (HOPPEN) in First Reformed Church Of Hackensack, Bergen, NJ.
They had the following children:
iii.
Belitje (Isabella) (1706-1771)
v.
Adriaen (ca1708-<1784)
x.
Abraham (ca1720-<1756)
Moved to Philipsburgh with his wife around 1697 and probably lived on the lower Pocantico River on the 305 acre leasehold later occupied by his grandson David Conklin and finally bought from the Commissioners of Forfeitures by his great grandsons John and Isaac. also
Walter Griffin gives marriage date at September 2, 1695.
On 2 Oct 1695 when Deliverance was 20, he married
Engeltje BOECHHOUT.
They had the following children:
iv.
John Captain (1694-1785)
vii.
Elizabeth (ch. 1708-)
Born on the Maiery of the Bosch and came to New Amsterdam with his parents at about one year of age. After marrying Esther Sie he removed to Philipsburgh for the rest of his life. He was a deacon of the church 1699-1701 and an elder for many years (1702-1717, 1723-1736, 1739-1743).
Ca 1695 when David was 33, he married
Esther SIE.
They had the following children:
vii.
Petronella (ca1710-1794)
Dirck Storm’s book says her parents were Jacob Sie and Catherina __________.
Probably lived on the Saw Mill River north of Elmsford.
On 23 Aug 1729 when Abraham was 19, he married
Antje MEY.
They had the following children:
i.
Abraham (ca1730-<1784)
iii.
Catharina (ch. 1735-)
xi.
Isaac Lieutenant (1750-1840)
Unknown WILLIAMS (WELLUMS).
Farmed in Phillipsburgh, near Elmsford.
Not listed in “Old Dirck’s Book” for reasons unclear.
On 19 Mar 1719 when Nicholas was 22, he married
Rachel CONKLIN.
They had the following children:
vii.
Elizabeth (1738-1825)
Thomas married
Christina VAN WEERT.
They had the following children:
i.
Thomas (ch. 1715-<1748)
ii.
Catherina (ch. 1717-)
vi.
Abraham (ch. 1726-1788)
viii.
Isaac (ca1731-1813)
5 Jan 1697/1698 when Joseph was 22, he married
Phebe CAMP in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, NJ.
They had the following children:
iii.
Jonathan (1704-ca1743)
Bonham lists his death as 1732 in Hunterdon County, NJ and references Bonham Revised 1973 pp. 14, 15, 18, 19 and The Hunt Collection.
McGunnigle lists death as 1699.
“Monette, and other historical/genealogical writers, alleged that Ann Hunt, daughter of Samuel Hunt was the (2) wife of Hezekiah Bonham, Sr.; however, further research indicates he married Mary Bishop, who was the daughter of David and Mary (Alger) Bishop. [See the Wills of David Bishop, 7 Jan 1683/4; John Bishop, 19 Sept 1684; Thomas Alger, 24 Jan 1687/8; Guardianship of Mary Bishop by Uncle Jonathan Bishop, 2 Dec 1695; Tombstone of Mary Bonham who died 1734.] Hezekiah married (2) in 1700 and in 1721 Samuel Hunt willed to his daughter Ann Hunt a mare which indicated she was unmarried at that time. By 1721, Hezekiah had several children by his second wife! Monnette is nollonger accepted by the Mayflower Sociey without additional substantiating evidence.”
In 1699 when Hezekiah was 31, he married
Mary BISHOP in Maidenhead, Hunterdon County, NJ.
They had the following children:
ii.
Hezekiah (1701->1753)
x.
Zachariah (ca1718-<1773)
A grave marker found exposed in a house foundation in Princeton read: “Mary Bonham d May 3, 1734, age 51.”
On 18 Nov 1695, Mary, daughter of David Bishop, deceased, makes application of her uncle Jonathan Bishop of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co, NJ as her guardian; granted by And. Hamilton.
At that time she was around age 12 and had two younger step–brothers, Charles (9) and Joseph (6) Gillman. They are not mentioned in the guardianship application. It is unlikely they would have stayed with their step–father, so perhaps were taken in by Gillman relatives?
Joseph FREEMAN, son of
808. Henry FREEMAN &
809. Elizabeth BENUE.
Born on 31 Dec 1709 in Woodbridge, NJ. Joseph died in Metuchen, NJ, on 12 Mar 1797; he was 87. Buried in Metuchen, NJ Presbyterian Churchyard.
Prominent land owner at Woodbridge in 1749. He was called “son Joseph” in his father’s will and received land. An executor of father’s will. Named “my fourth son” in mother’s will and received £20. Residuaary legatee and executor of brother Jonathan’s will.
Neighbor Alexander Edgar, in will dated 18 JAN 1763 and proved 22 Aug 1763, mentions lands adjoining Joseph Freeman.
“1791, May 10.– Freeman, Joseph, Sr., of the town of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co.; will of. Wife, Susannah, all property she brought; also two rooms in the house with 30 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows, riding chair, green grain on the ground, farming utensils and all provisions in house; also all hogs and 6 sheep, while widow. Oldest son Matthew, north half of farm, 1/2 of salt meadow and 1/2 of my freehold right. Youngest son, Joseph, south half of farm with dwelling house, and remaining half of salt meadow and freehold right. Grandchildren (children of daughter Elizabeth) 1/4 part of movable estate and residue. Grandchildren (children of daughter Dezers) 1/4 part; and daughters Jane and Neomi, each 1/4 part of residue. Executors -- sons, Matthew and Joseph, and Melanthon
Freeman. Witnesses -- Israeil Thornal, Abraham Burden and Jonathan Freeman. Proved 18 Mar 1797. Inventory £233.0.6; made 20 Mar 1797. (NJArch. 38:135).
Ca 1731 when Joseph was 21, he married
Desire WALKER in Woodbridge, NJ.
They had the following children:
iii.
Desire (Dezers) (ca1741-)