LSA Families and Individuals
Notes
Susannah ANDERSON
Susannah is found in Clark Co., Ohio at least by 1829, along with siblings Mary and Elijah, Jr.
James ANDERSON Sr.
Further notes of interest that may also help, this from James Anderson, Sr.
They were Quakers:
NOTES ON JAMES ANDERSON SR.
From notes of Opal Lousin, 3 Dec 1992. ..."The Family History of Christopher Overmiller is one from which Carol got a lot of information and has too many errors in it so be careful using her records. She says it shows James Anderson, Sr. was born 1733. He could not have conducted business regarding his father's estate at the age of one in 1734!"...
...."Names to consider for some reason: C.H.B. Turner in Rodney's Diary and other Delaware Records: Re Anderson, Clifton, 3rd d. 3rd mo. 1703 in a certificate dated 20 July 1678 to Racloff Anderson, 83 pounds (money) of land on north side of Appoquin in the Lower side of D___ Drawers? Creek. See Kent County, Del. marriage & deaths in deed books 1686 -- Jonathan Clifton and Leah Turner, dtr. of Samuel Turner 18 Dec 1750 (Married??) Will of Elijah Anderson 3 April 1773, L. 1-129 and wife Sarah mentions Ezekiel, Reuben, George, Thomas C., James Hall Anderson.
There are several items worth recording for possible use about land dealings evidently in this Diary book. Copy if found again."...
Magazines published which might help contain information: Maryland and Delaware Genealogical Digest quarterly started in 1959, Maryland Historical Records of Maryland Genealogical Biographies and Historical and Genealogical Bulletin, (1939? or 1959?), book "An Index of Source Records of Maryland Genealogical Biographies and History" 178 pgs."...
See Scharf's History of Delaware Dated 1764, James Anderson and wife Elizabeth, to Caleb Hadley, land in Forest of Motherkill Hd., surveyed to Mark Hadly, - Anderson 1760.
Kent Co., Probate record p. 183, Anderson, James Farmer, Admin. of to John Anderson, yeoman, 15 Nov. 1759, Reg. of Wills, Liber K F214 (?not sure if this is our James and John) James Anderson, Innkeeper, wife Elizabeth
From Opal Lousin, 1981: ...."James Anderson, son of Thomas, married Elizabeth Brown and was still a minor at the time of his fathers will in 1734. James inherited the land which he sold just prior to his death in 1761 for 240 pounds, his father having paid 35 pounds. The land was on an original land grant of 5000 acres and the town of Vernon is on the old grant...."
See pg. 194 of Sumner Family History by George W. Moore. No other proof or knowledge of who the person is below. I include her in notes only because of the proximity of dates and names for alter sorting and regerence: "Elihu Albertson married Jane Anderson, 1-6-1744, at Perquiams Friends Meeting. She was b. 7-9-1726 to John and Elizabeth Anderson."
Information furnished by a researcher provided by Archie Anderson of Odell, Neb. Archie died in 1983. The researcher, Mary Fallon Richards, found a land record taken from Vol. A-1, pg. 29, Divisions of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Dept. of State, Hall of Records, Dover, Kent, Del. See Talbot County marriage records, 1668-1938 Film M286 William Anderson of Kent Co., Del m. Ann Causey of Caroline Co., Md. both single, married 21 day 8th mo. 1791 at Friends MH, Caroline Hs.; wit. Major Anderson, Ezekiel Anderson, James Anderson, Et al. PENNSYLVANIA & COUNTIES of DELAWARE (A-1 p. 29 The original is a beautifully written document)
By the Propreities
Whereas James Anderson of the County of Kent hath requested of Us that We would be pleased to grant him a Survey on Two hundred Acres of Land situated on the Great Island, so called, in Marshy Hope in the said County of Kent, for which he agreed to pay, from the Date thereof, the Yearly Quit - rent of one Penny Sterling for every acre of the Same and one whole Years Rent on every Alienation --- These are therefore to authorize & require thee to survey or cause to be surveyed unto the said James Anderson at the Place aforesaid continguous to Surveys there already made the said Quantity of 200 Acres, & make Return thereof unto the Secretary's Office in order for Confirmation, for which this shall be thy sufficient Warrant. Given under my hand and the lesser Seal of our Province, at Philadelphia this 17th Day of October 1734 --- (Signed) Tho. Penn
To Benjamin Eastburn Surveyor General
If this has ever been surveyed before the Warrant must not be executed in these words. Taken from Volume A-Z, pg. #12, Hall of Records, Dover, Del. Unusual drawing of unusual shaped land owned by James Anderson, 194.9 acres and allow. Called Pen Hill. (Looks like a chicken foot)
"A draught of a parcel of land situated in the forest of Mispillion Hundred in the County of Kent upon Delaware containing 194.9 acres and allowance of six per cent for roads and highways survey for James Anderson on the 20th day of September Anno Domini 1760 in pursuance of a warrant bearing the first day of February in the same year."
Hon Will. Killen, Deputy Surveyor of Kent (Adjacent neighbors, Nathaniel Luff, James Anderson Jr., Richard McNatts.) Will of JAMES ANDERSON (Sr.) K-1 pg. 282 from Bereau of Archives, Dover, Del.
In the name of God, Amen, the third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty one I, James Anderson, of the County of Kent on the Delaware being weake of boday but of sound mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God for it therefore, calling to mind the uncertainty of my boday and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament in a mannor and form following that is to say first and principley I give and recommend my soul to allmighty God that gave it me and next my boday to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discreation of my executors hereafter named not doubting but that I shall raise again at the Ressurection by the Mighty power of God and as touching those wordly godds, wherewith it hath pleased God to give me with in this life, I dispose of after my just debts are paid in the following manner: - (First, I give and bequeath unto my son James Anderson seven shillings and six pence to him and his heirs and assigns forever. This added from text of another cousin that perhaps I missed when copying it myself. LA)
Firstly, I give and bequeath unto my son William Anderson one hundred acres of land taken up by James Anderson, Junior, and likewise seven shillings and six pence courrent money to him, his heirs and assigns forever.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my son William Anderson one hundred acres of land adjoining the land now in the possession of Richard McNatte and also the land taken up by James Anderson, Junior, and likewise seven shillings and six pence courrent money to him, his heirs and assigns forever.
Thirdly, I five and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Killingsworth wife of Nathaniel Killingsworth seven shillings and six pence courrent money of this government to her, her heirs and assigns forever -
Forthly, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rebecka McNatte, wife of Richard NcNatte seven shillings and six pence to her, her heirs and assigns forever -
Fifthly, I give and bequeath unto my son Ezekiel Anderson two hundred acres of land laying in the county of Kent on Delaware and red acres of land laying in the county of Kent on Delaware and forest of Mispillion Hundred called and known by the name of Peahill to him, his heirs and assigns forever
Sixthly, I give and bequeath unto my son Elijah all that tract of land and plantation whereon I now dwell and my will is thaty well beloved wife Elizabeth Anderson shall not be molested by my son Elijah Anderson from having the sole use of my said dwelling plantation during her widowhood and after that my said son Elijah Anderson to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
Seventhly, I give and bequeath unto my well - beloved wife Elizabeth Anderson her riding mair, side saddle and bridol and the third part of my personal estate after my just debts are paid to her, her heirs and assings forever -
Eighthly, my will further is that all the residue of my personal estate shall descend to my four children, viz. Ezekiel, Major, Mary and Ann Anderson and my will is that my son Major Anderson shall have two shares and the rest to be equally divided to them their heirs and assigns forever - I likewise make and ordain constitute and appoint my well beloved wife Elizabeth Anderson my whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament and I do hereby disallow, disannul, all and every other testament or testaments, will or legacy or executions by me in anywise before this time by me appointed amid or bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date first above written, signed sealed and published pronounced and declared in presence of James (his mark) Anderson JA Thos. Clark Robacka (her mark) Smith Robert Smith
Personally appeared before me Thomas Clark, Esq. and Robert Smith two of the subscribing evidences to - --- will and being duly sworn on by Holy Evangelists of Almighty God do declare that they did see and hear James Anderson sign, seal, publish pronounce and declare the above instrument of writing as his last will and testament that at the time of so doing and saying he was to the best of their belief of sound and disposing mind and memory that they did sign their names and evidences thereunto at this request and in his presence and did see Rebecca Smith sign as one other evidence thereunto in testimony whereas I set my hand at Dover this 13th day of May 1762. Theodore Maunig, Registrar MAP of Property of JAMES ANDERSON, SR.
(The map looks like a chickenfoot in shape) It is bounded by: 1) Nathaniel Luff on north boundry and described further as W.O. on the N. side of Brights Glade (White Oak) - then a Pursimmon Sap, by Brights
Glade, then A live O. (oak) by Brights Glade. The tip of the NE point marked "a live O. (oak) at the intersection of North Luffs and James Anderson Lines. bounded 2) by James Anderson, Jr. Gum on the S. side of Haines ? Glade, his Land. 3) a live ). (oak) by Path. The tip of the middle "Toe", or point is described "a R. (Red) O. (Oak) of James Anderson, Jun. and of RichardMcNatt Land in a Swamp. The south side is noted Richard McNatts Land and noted: "A live ). (oak) in a Swamp. a R. (Red) O. (oak) between Two Swamps. a W.O. (White Oak) Sap. The tip of the third "Toe" or point, South tip, is noted: Beginning of a corner of Land late of Nath. Luff near
Richard McNatts Line.
A note here on the West side: Land of late of Nathaniel Luff, continues around to the No. and N.E. of James Sr. property.
Note best able to read inside of property drawing drawing "James Anderson 194.9 acres and Allow called Pen Hill." --------------- Wills of Granting Letters of Administration of will in and for the county of Kent on Delaware under the Honorable James Hamilton Esquire Lt. Govenor and Commander in Chief of the Counties of Newcastle Kent and Suffex on Delaware Province of Pennsallvania.
To all unto whom these Presents shall come Greeting Know ye that on the thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty two at Dover in Kent aforesaid was revised aproved and insinuated the last will and Testament of James Anderson yeoman late of the County aforesaid deceased having while he lived and at the time of his Death Goods and Chattles Rights and Credits in divers places within the said county by means whereof the following of all and singular the Goods and Chattles Rights and Credits of the decd.
And we granting Administration Thereof as also hearing the accounts Calculations and Reckonings of the said Administration, and the final discharge dismissed therefrom, unto me are manifestly known to belong; and the administration of all and singular the Goods and Chattles Rights and Credits of the said deceased his Last Will and Testament, any manner of way concerning was granted unto Elizabeth Anderson, Executrix in the same Testament named, Chiefly of Will and truly Administring the same, and making a true and perfect Inventory and Consiciousable appraisement of all and singular the Goods and Chattles Rights and Credits of the said decd and Exhibiting the same into the Registers Office at Dover in Kent aforesaid on or before the 13th day of November next ensuing the dcd bore? of as also of rendering a just and true account of the said admin. when thereunto required being solemnly sworn thereto/ In testimony where of I have caused the Seal of the said Office to be here unto affixed at Dover in Kent County aforesaid this 13th day of May in the second Year of the Reign of our sovereign Lord King George the Third Am Domino one Thousand seven hundred and sixty two 1762 A true Copy Test Theodore Manner Reg. ?Maunee
Opal Lousin reported in a reunion of our Anderson family in 1981 when Max and Opal came from Chicago, Betty Holmes.
......."James Anderson's wife Elizabeth Brown, was the daughter of Joshua Brown and wife Mary. She had brothers and sisters in Kent Co., Del. also and we think she probably died there about 1773 in Mispillion Hundred where they lived. Their children were James, our ancestor, William, Elizabeth Killingworth, (wife of Nathaniel), Rebecca McNatt (wife of Richard), Ezekiel, Elijah, Major, Mary and Ann, at least...." See pg. 76-77 of Fact Fiction Fakelore and Folklore by James Bellarts. It seems safe enough to assume that Elizabeth was also Quaker and hope is that with asscociation of time and place, further records of this Brown family will be forthcoming. I am includign notes fromt he book mentioned above for possible refereces and to check out as a possible match. I am in no way assuming they are the same person at this time, only a possiblity to be checked out. Chapter 45, The Brown Family
The introduction to a booklet titled "The Brown's of Nottingham" states:
"The following account concerning William Brown and some of his predecessors and connections (He being one of the first settlers in Nottingham) was taken in writing in the year? and was produced and read at the MM held at East Nottingham." The 28th of the first month 1786 and being approved, was allowed to be entered on record in teh book for births and burials belonging to said monthly meeting; As it was apprehended to contain some profitable memorandums concerning the pios ancestors of many living in these parts. Certify'd on the said meetings behalf by George Churchman except for the first three generations or otherwise stated, the above mentioned booklet is the reference for the following: For the first three generations is the record for Northhamptonshire Quarterly Meeting, 1650 through 1837.
1) John Brown born about 1580, probably Luton, Bedfordshire removed to Puddington near Wellingsbrough, Northamptonshire where he was a Justice of the Peace. His Sons: 1a) William Brown living at Puddington and at Lufton, Bedfordshire. Died 1664. 2b) *Richard Brown (below) 3c) Thomas Brown died 1663 probably Lufton, Bedfordshire.
*2b) Richard Brown, born about 1610, probably Lufton, Bedfordshire. Aug. 1662, Wellingsborough, Northhamptonshire, England; Lived in latter years in the village of Puddington, abt. three and 1/2 miles south of Wellingsborough, Northamptonshire; Married Mary (----); married 2nd to Margery (----); "He was sometimes in communion with the Baptist, afterword joining a sect called 'Puritans'" and was convinced as a Quaker by William Dewsbury. He had 6 sons and 2 daughters, some of whom remained in England and removed to Bedfordshire, where his great grandson, William, who was England in 1752 "mentioned that the members of the meetings of Friends in the town of Luton, Bedfordshire where many of them of that name, or descendents from that stock of Browns." his Children:
2b-1) Daniel Brown, died 11 Sept 1719, Puddington, Northamtonshire, England. Married Elizabeth, (---) who died 15 Cot 1670. (Reference: Northamptonshire Quarterly Meeting Death Records and Will of Daniel Brown dtd. 1714, and of his son Richard Brown, dtc. 1759, naming Daniles brothers; James, William and Jerimiah, and his son Richard and his grandsons, in the possession of Vincent Brown). His Son: 2b-1.1) Richard Brown married 1716 Mary Manning, Their Children: 2b-1.11) Joseph Brown 2b-1.12) Johanna Brown 2b-1.13) John Brown 2b-1.14) Elizabeth Brown This is a possible matict with our Elizabth Brown, anyone having ability to check this out should investigate this line of Browns). 2b-2) James Brown, Immigrant 2b-3) William Brown, Immigrant 2b-4) Jerimiah Brown, remained in England 2b-5) Joseph Brown, remained in Nothamptonshire, England d. 9 March 1731. 2b-6) John Brown, remained in England 2b-7) Johanah Brown, remained in Nothamptonshire, England d. 6 May 1721. 2b-8) Elizabeth Brown, remained in Northamtonshire, died 9 Mar 1729.
There is a followup on the family of James and William Brown in the book of Facts, Fiction, Folklore and Fakelore by James Bellarts, pgs. 76-82. REPORT TO THE PROBATE COURT - Elizabeth Anderson To the Worshipful the Justices of the Orphans Court now setting at Dover in and for Kent County on Delaware the petition of Elizabeth Anderson Anministratrix of all and Singular the goods and Chattles, Rights and Credits of James Anderson deceased and your petitioner prays to be admited to Render and pass and acct. of her to ministration and your petioner as in duly bound Shall pray (mark) By cash Recd of James Jones 1 lb. 2 Sh. 0 P. Lbs Recd of Daniel Jones 10 0 Lbs Recd of Arch Currey 11 0 To the Amount of the Inventory 116 8 6 ------------------------- 118 11 6 No. 1. By Cash pd. Saml McCalla as of Rent 8 lbs. 14. Sh. ? Pence 2. by cash (missing and torn) 3. by do pd. Thomas Clark as of do 2 5 4 4. by do pd. Thomas Bowman as of do 5 4 5. by Archibald Fleming as of do 14 7 6. by do pd William Tharp ... as of do 17 7 By Do pd. James White as of Do 8 8 8 by Do pd John Masten Jr. as of do 3 8 9 by Do pd. Charles Ridgely Esq. of Do 3 6 6 For Funeral charles 2 16 11 For appt. fees paid ? 18 ? My compensation as ---- (torn and missing) 12 --------------------------- 118 Lbs 11 Sh. 6 Pence by fees on ?pass this amt. 34 6 7 By the Widow thirds do direct 28 1 0 ---------------------------- 62 7 7 By the bats in the widows handriting 56 3 11 So Divid is among her heirs ---------------------------- 118 Lbs. 11 6
This Amt comp exhibited into this court the same was examined, proved and passed this 24th day of May 1764. Capart Rodneyu Clerk (?)
INTESTATE RECORD OF ELIZABETH ANDERSON
Widow of James Anderson, Sr. Recorded in Vol A-1, pg. 158 County of Kent Probate Records
James Anderson, Administrator of will/intestate records of Elizabeth Anderson, Mispillion Hundred, widow. (Copy was made from two pages so apparently portions of right side of left hand page and left side of right hand page are missing.) (See above record as that seems to be the missing parts, LA) To the worshipful the Justices of the Court of Orphans now sitting at Dover in and for the County of Kent on Delaware 26th day of May 1774. The petition of James Anderson, admr. of all and singular goods and chattles of Elizabeth Anderson, late of Mispillion Hundred in Kent County, aforesaid widow, prays the following first in account of his administration of the said deceased estate.
To the amount of the inventory of the goods and chattels of the above named Elizabeth Anderson, the deceased, as the same was returned into the Register's office at Dover may appear
65 Lbs 4 Sh. 0 Pence by the funeral expenses none shown by cash paid for letters of admin. 17 3 by cash paid the appraiser's fee 19 2 by cash paid Wm. Tharp - Recorder 2 6by cash paid Preston Perry 2 6 by commission on the 65 pounds 3 5 by fees on passing this account .. search of 4 ----------------------------- total 6 pounds no Sh. 5 pence Balance in the hands of the accountant 59 Lbs 3 Sh 7 pence Totalling 65 Lbs. 4 sh 0 pence
Page 181 of Kent County Probate Records Abstracts it says that John Anderson, dec. to son James, Admin. with consent of Mary Ann Anderson, widow, April 6, 1831. Page 512 states that a William Anderson with others was witness to will of Daniel Thomas on Jul 23, 1796. Daniel's widow, Mary Ann married John Anderson. I procured this: John Anderson, dec. to James C. ANderson, son, admr. by consent of Mary Ann Anderson, widow of John on 6 April 1831 (bond - Be it remembered that on this thirty first day of March, One thousand eight hundred and thirty one, letters of administration on the estate of John Anderson, dec'd, was granted to James C. Anderson, who being sworn gave bond with Isaac HANINGTON ?, his surety in three hundred dollars. Bond filed. W.R. Lockwood, Reg. (This may be the John Anderson, first son of James Anderson who died in 1791, but his statement and information are only speculation by Opal Lousin) The forgoing transcribed by Opal Lousin.
Report of Findings by Opal Lousin, See Also Hinshaw Quaker Records The approximate date of birth is based on the will of Thomas wherein he mentions his son James as a minor, that being under 21 years old. From material sent by Betty which was shared with her by Opal in 1981: "... James Anderson, son of Thomas, married Elizabeth Brown and was still a minor at the tim e of his fathers will in 1734. James inherited the land which he sold just prior to his death in 1761 for 240 pounds, his father having paid 35 pounds. The land was on an original grant of 5000 acres and the town of Ve? ? the said decedent at the Time of the Death according to Law in that behalf you well and Truly pay and a plain and true account of your administration you make or cause to be made into the Registers Offive at or before the sixth day of April which shall be in the year of our Lords, One thousand seven hundred and nine and that you save harmless and forever indeminify the said Office and Offices there of against all Persons whatsoever by reason of your said adminstration saving everyones rights, In testimony whereof we have herewith affixed our Seals at Dover in the said County of Kent this sixth day of April Am Domini 1708. John Brickloe? SS Wm. Rodney SS See also unconnected John & Elizabeth Ann, RIN #1076 RECONSRUCTED CENSUS OF 1790, E69229.227 Delware By DeVallinger Mispillion Hundred: Anderson, Ezekiel, James, Major, Rubin, William NOTE: No Elijah, Daniel or John CAIN - John, Othiniel, Thomas,Sr., Thomas Jr. CLIFTON - Danile, John, Manlove, Nathan, Thomas Jr., Thomas Sr., and Thomas a minor. Murderkill Hundred
ANDERSON, Andrew, Andrew (Cox), Bartholomew, Clothier, John and William. Clifton, Matthew Brown - George, James, John Jr., John and William
Motherkill Hundred (aka Murderkill) shows to be northeast of Mispillion Hundred on the map with branch of St. John's River running through Mispillion. (Check these names verses Wills)
From a letter by Kathleen Taylor to Opal, 1979: There was a John Anderson here (Greene Co., Ohio) early and supposedly from S.C., but according to the census records in 1850 his son said he was born in Delaware. John died in 1814 and his wife was Elizabeth. A cousin of my father always believed that she had been a Horney as the first son was John Horney Anderson. The second son was James. This John was supposedly in the Rev. War. I wonder if it could be that this John was the son of James who died in 1791, and maybe James didn't believe in fighting.
Anyway this John and Elizabeth Anderson's son James married Priscilla Coffin and had two sons, Joseph and John, who married Stansfield girls, sisters of my Mary Jane. This Cousin, who is now deceased, told me that they were double cousins, that is to my Thomas Anderson and Mary Jane Stansfield. James and Pricilla are buried at CC MM but no marker was found for her.
In a message dated 2/4/2011 9:53:12 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, LarryAndy@aol.com writes: A possibility that Thomas and or his son, James Sr., may have been Quakers, 2 articles in the Delaware Genealogical Society Journal written by Jane Gray Buchanan (Oak Ridge, TN) and published in April 1993 and October 1993.
Date: 7/19/2011 5:55:25 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time From: aaanderson1930@yahoo.com Reply To:
To: mafarr28@peoplepc.com , janders45@hotmail.com , larryandy@aol.com , dcasr@bellsouth.net Have revised the lineage spreadsheets to include Frank Gist Anderson Jr lineage. His lineage was not reported by FTDNA and his contact's email address is not valid. The data here is from the Internet and is copyrighted. It was last updated in 2002 by Mila Recheigl. I tried googling him but could only find "Mila Rechigl". (Maybe he deliberately misspelled his name to detect illegal copying?). I see a 'smoking gun' connection between Larry Dean and Frank Gist in regards to Kent County, DE.They both show James Anderson marrying Elizabeth Brown. Frank's line shows James b. 1712, d. abt 1762. Larry's line shows James Anderson Sr born abt 1700 Talbot, Kent County, DE; d. 3 April 1871 (Larry, you need to correct the year?) Dover, Kent County, DE; married Elizabeth Brown. Allen 1855 CDT 7/19/11
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Tel 208-637-0953
Ann ANDERSON
I have assigned an approximate date only for comparison purposes.
Thomas CLIFTON
NOTE from Opal Lousin, 3 December 1992. ..."A reference that might be
of help regarding the Clifton family is a relatively new book: Records of the Courts of Sussex Co., Delaware 1677-1730 in 2 volumes by Craig William Horie. We do not know the name of Ann, wife of Robert Clifton (Grandparents of Ann Anderson) or the name of her mother (Ann's), wife of Thomas Clifton.
Another book is Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records 1648-1745 by F.
Edward Wright. Some of the family lived in Maryland including Thomas Cain whom I think is father of John Cain."...
Copy of Will provided by Opal Lousin
Will of Thomas Clifton 29 October 1783
Recorded in Book A9, pg. 157 (Possibly 154) Kent Co., Del.
Proved 2 November 1785, M Folio 60, Kent Co., Del
(Ezekiel Anderson was one of the appraisers)
Thomas left a large number of negroes, one mulatto to Ann Anderson who freed her.
In the name of God, Amen, the twenty ninth of October, 1783, I, Thomas Clifton, of Kent County of Kent in the Delaware State of America, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God
Therefore, calling to mind the mortality of my body, knowing that it is appointed once and for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally, First of all I give and recommend my soul in to the hands of God that gave it and my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors not doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same, ordain by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life, I give and demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form as follows:
Item: I give and bequeath unto my eldest son Richard Clifton one negro woman named Jean and fifty acres of land with the plantation whereon he did live on the northwest end of a tract called Additon to Boyces venter (?) abd five pounds to be paid to him our of estate if ever he comes for it; if not to his son Esaih Clifton and his heirs forever if either of them comes here again; if not ---- for them to take it no more of my estate forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my second son Thomas Clifton one hundred acres of land whereon he now lives called and known by the name of Additon to Boyces venture with a small ---- and a tract that was John Hill's called
Nabourly -- likewise one negro man called Ezer ? which is now in his possession to him and his heirs forever and to inherit no more of my estate forever besides what he has had already.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my third son Ezekiel Clifton one negro man called Jem ? that he carried away with him and which other goods he has received and to inherit no more of my estate.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my fourth son Daniel Clifton part of a tract of land called and known by the name of Boyce's venter whereon he now dwells that is to say what is within his fencing as it stands now and to have
no nearer the main road than set straight across the track called Boyce venter and across a new rock that joins it and likewise the one half of that new tract of land that lies betwixt him and Fredrick Clifton's, that is to say the same distance from the main road that is 21 perches and on the east side of the main road that leads from Marsh Hope Bridge to the new wharf? likewise one negro boy called Douch? to him nad his heirs forever and to inherit no more of my estate.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my fifth son, Fredrick (Fradrick) Clifton one hundred and 18 (or 38) acres of land whereon he now dwells that is on the east side of the main road that leads to Marsha Hope Bridge and likewise part
of a new track that he has within his own plantation --- betwixt him and Daniel (Daniell) Clifton, likewise thirty pounds out of my estate to be paid by my executor, to inherit no more of my esate forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my sixth son Matthew Clifton forty one acres of land called venture where he now dwells on, likewise the half of a tract of land containing two hundred and twenty four acres and eight tenths
likewise thirty pounds 6 shillings to be paid to him out of my estate with what he has received already and to inherit no more of my estate.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my first daughter, Betty Boggs, one negro woman called Lebis? with what she has already received and to inherit no more of my estate.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my second daughter, Ann Anderson, one mulatto woman called Jean and what other goods she has received already and to inherit no more part of my estate, forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my third daughter, Mary Mills, one mulatto woman called Bridgett with the other things she has received already and cow and calf and cow and heifer she has already and to inherit no more part of my esated.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my fourth daughter, Benitha Morgan, one negro woman called Luce with what other furniture she has received and not to inherit no more of my estate forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my fifth daughter, Phebe Colleone? (or Colle) one negro woman called Kezz? and one cow and calf and to inherit no more of my estate.
Item: I give adn bequeath unto my young son Clemment Clifton one negro boy called Willard, likewise one negro gal called Bathaba? and one feather bed and furniture and bedstead and one cow and calf, and two sows and pigs and two ewes and lambs and one pewter dish, one basin and three pewter plates and one iron pot and one chest and two chairs and one mare called Dove and my tools and two years schooling and it to be paid our my esate and --- sixty acres of land with a plantation on it called Clifton Chance and a tract of land of one hundred and thirty four acres -- of Arthur Hiff? - 134 A of --- November 6, 1750 made over by a deed frm Hill and his wife .... to give and bequeath unto unto my youngest son Clemment Clifton to him and the heirs of his forever.
Item: I give and bequeath untom my house keeper, Mary Makgot ? one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf and five head of year old hogs and one chest and one pewter dish and ....
Item: I give and bequeath unto my two grandhcildren Essiah Clifton and Seala Clifton each of them a two year old heifer and a piece if ever he comes back again and one young sow to Esaih Clifton and to inherit no more of my
estate.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my seventh son, Nathan Clifton, my dwelling plantation with part of the land tract called Boyce's benture from teh beginnig red oak standing on the north side of my dwelling plantation and then to run twelve perches over the main road that leads to Marsha Hope Bridge and towards my son Daniel Clifton's plantation and likewise part of a new tract of land that lies betwixt Daniel Clifton's land and Frederick Clifton's and the same course and distance over the main road and likewise fifty acres of land called Additon to Boyce's Adventure from the bounded white oak that stands near the red oak bounded tree of Boyce's Adventure and likewise part of a tract of land beginning at a marked stake standing in my house field cald --? and about 40 perches from the red oak bounded tree of Boyce's Adventure and then runs into my meadow at the mouth of my lane and then to the bounded tree at Clifton Chance and then to the main road and then with Frederick's line of good brick ? and likewise the one half of a tract of land containig two hundred and twenty four acres and eight tenths of an acre beginning at the bounded tree of Boyce's Adventure land surveyed May 20, 1766 by Sam McCall, that is to say Nathan Clifton's half of this 224 acre and -- of an acre is to begin at --- bounded tree of Boyce's Adventure and then to run adjoining his own land as far as it reaches for one half all this land --- mentioned I give and bequeath unto my son Nathan Clifton to him and his heirs forever and likewise one negro man called Titus Moresh? to him and his heirs forever. And one negro man called Jacob and one negro woman called ?
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Nathan Clifton whom I liekwise constitute, make and ordain to be my sole executor of this my last will and testament and every other form of testament, wills, legacies and bequeaths and executions by me in any ways before named, willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament and moveable estate and my household goods to my son Nathan Clifton that is not all ready willed and bequeath and for him to support my son Clemment (Something also about Rawley's)
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written, signed, sealed, published, pronounced declared by the said Thomas Clifton as his last will and testament in the presence of us the
subscribed witnesses:
Daniel Morris, Sen. signed by
Robert Morris, Thomas Clifton
Brinkley Morris (seal 1783)
Mary Morris
The last will and testament of Thomas Clifton, Senior, made in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three.
Proved on oath by Daniel Morris, Senr. and Brinkly Morris, Nov. 2, 1785 T.R.
Delaware State: Personally appeared before me Thomas Rodney, Est. Register for the Probate of Wills and granting letters of administration in and of the county of Kent, Daniel Morris, Senr., and Brinkley Morris, two of the subscribers and witnesses to the within and aforegoing instrument of writing and being sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, do say what they saw Thomas Clifton sign and seal his last will and or testament and that at the time of his so doing and saying he was to the best of their belief of sound and disposing mind and memory. That they at this instance and request and in his presence also they saw Robert Morris and Mary Morris sign their names as witnesses to the same. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Dover this second day of November, 1785.
Thomas Rodney, Regr.
Recorded in Book M, folio 69
William Hudson and
Ezekiel Anderson, Appraisers
(This was written by Thomas Clifton personally, poor handwriting, sloping so it was difficult to follow the lines, with blotches of ink, on both sides of the paper, so I have translated it the best I could in modern language and spelling and put question marks where I thought it important and left blanks where I absolutely could not make out the words. No wife is mentioned so from this and to daye, therefore, we do not know the name of Ann Clifton's mother.)
A search of the land records, if available, would be interesting. Signed
and transcribed by Opal Lousin.
See also reconstructed census of Delaware by DeVallinger: Clifton, Daniel, John, Manlove, Nathan, Thomas, Jr. and Sr. and Thomas a minor.
MISPILLION HUDRED ASSESSMENT BOOK, 1803/4 Kent Co., Del.
There are several Clifton's whom I do not have identified at this time.
Robert Clifton,
much livestock $259.50
Poll Tax 200.
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$459.50
Charles Clifton
200 acres of land @ $4.00 per acre #320
Aaron Clifton
1,000 acres of land @ $3.00 per acre 3000
much livestock 338
1 slave 150
pole tax 158
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3638
John Clifton
Livestock $63
Pole Tax 150
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213
James Clifton (Capt.) $200
personal tax
Greenberry Clifton
Pole Tax $150
Thomas CLIFTON
Scharf's History or Delaware
Clifton, Thomas C2 #87 Flat Ridge, Mispillion Hd. Warrant 23 Nov 1739 100 A
29 Aug 1740 95 A with rought drought
Thomas C8 #148 Between Tomahair & Middle Neck Branches survey C1743
under division agreement with James Rawley.
Thomas C5 #33 near road to Marshey Hope Bridge, Mispillion Hd.,
survey 20 may 1766 - 224.8 Acres drought
C2 #83 83 Acres Mispillion Hd. Warrant 20 Feb 1776 50 Acres
with office memo
Nathan CLIFTON
Mispillion Hundred Assessment Book, 1803/4 Kent Co., Del.
Nathan Clifton
Livestock 199.
Pole Tax 200.
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399.
Daniel CLIFTON
Scharf's History of Delaware
Clifton, Daniel C2 #84, 84a Warrant 20 Feb. 1776 30 A with office memo
Daniel C3 #119 north of Great Beaver Dam, forest of Sussex Co.
(Executed in Kent) 28 Sept 1749 Warrant "Bellfast" 200 acres
Daniel C5 #30 Mispillion Hd. "Choice" survey 23 May 1776 30A (draught)
Clemment CLIFTON
Scharf's History of Delaware
Clifton, Clement, grantee J1 #7 Forest of Mispillion Hd. deed 5 APr 1810,
60 A from C. Jester.
See Mispillion Hundred Assessment Book, 1803/4 Kent Co., Del.
Clement Clifton
196 acres of land @ $3.00 per acre 588.
1 slave
livestock 186
pole tax 200
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974.
John ANDERSON
From notes of Opal Lousin, 3 Dec 1992, ...."I don't believe that it was at all likely that the Andersons of our line stopped off in Virginia and knew the Hiatts, etc. I think they follwed Elijah directly to Ohio from Delaware, except that the oldest son John went to N.C. first and then to Ohio. Some of James Anderson's (brother of Elijah) had children who went to Ohio. Some of James Anderson's (brother of Elijah) had children who wnet to Ohio also and some to Indiana. David Anderson's line is of that James.
From notes by Kathleen Taylor to Opal in 1979: "There was a John Anderson here early and supposedly from S.C., but according to the census records in 1850 his son said he was born in Delaware. John died in 1814 and his wife was Elizabeth. A cousin of my father always believed that she had been a Horney as the first son was John Horney Anderson. The second son was James. This John was supposedly in the Rev. War. I wonder if it could be that this John was the son of James who died in 1791, and maybe James didn't believe in fighting.
Anyway, this John and Elizabeth Anderson's son James married Pricilla Coffin and had two sons Joseph and John, who married Stansfield girls, sisters of my Mary Jane. This cousin, who is now deceased, told me that they were double cousins, that is to my Thomas Anderson and Mary Jane Stansfield. James and Priscilla are buried at CC MM but no marker was found for her."
NOTE: From Opal Lousin to ?Avis? "Sometime ago you were looking for more information about the Horney and Anderson lines with Lydia first marrying Paris, then Aaron Mendenhall as second wife.
This week I accidently came upon a family history which shows:
Will of John Anderson, dated 9th day of January 1812 in Greene Co., Ohio, wife Elizabeth, sons John Horney Anderson, James Anderson, daughters Esther, Lydia, and Rhoda. This John Anderson was born 1763, son of James and Ann Clifton Anderson, also my ancestors, all born in Kent Co., Delaware. John was left one shilling by James when he died in 1791. This was possibly because he had received his share or because it is thought he fought in the Rev. War. He must have been extremely young!
Horney Family - William Horney b. 1750, Caroline Co., Md. d. 1829 m. 1772 to Hannah Chipman b. 11-11-1753 or 1756. She died after 1804. Ch. included Parris b. 1776 who married Lydia Anderson, James b. 1774 m. Eshter Anderson, William b. 1784 m. Rhoda Anderson. Of course, there were others, Margaret, Devorah m. 1) Daniel Mendenhall, 2) John Brooks, Mray, Daniel, Hannah, John, Chipman, Sarah, and Jeffery.
A Mrs. Wilbert A. Warner, 482 Maple St., Algonac, Md. 48001 had put a query in the Ohio Gen. Newsletter in 1984 which was concerning this line but got it all mixed up. After Lydia married Aaron Mendenhall they went to Indiana or Ill. Aaron was brother of John who married Ruth Brown, my ancestor."...
Mispillion Hundred Assessment Book
for 1803-4, Kent Co., Delware
John Anderson, Lame Total
62 acres of land @ $3 186.
103 ditto @ $3.50 360. 50. 546.50
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2 horses 80
1 yoke of oxen 40
4 cows 40
2 three grasses 24
1 yearling 3 calves 12
1 sow and 7 shotes 11
Pole tax 150 ---- 903.50
Daniel ANDERSON
NOTE of Opal Lousin, 3 Dec 1992. ..."Daniel Anderson, b. 1771 Del. d.
1861 Greene Co., Ohio m. (2) Sept. 1817 to Jane Dinsmore, b. 1787 Va. d. 1864
Greene Co., Ohio. They were ancestors of Kathleen Taylor who has helped me in both the Anderson and Mendenhall lines. Daniel was father of:
1) Thomas Massey Anderson, b. 14 June 1824 Greene Co., Ohio died 15 Apr
1891 (or 1896) m. 16 Nov 1848 to Mary Jane Stansfield b. 20 Dec 1829 Greene
Co., Ohio d. 26 March 1896 Greene Co., Ohio. Daughter of John Stansfield b.
1715 N.C. d. 1842 m. 30 Aug. 1818 to Ruth Mendenhall b. 1795 N.C. Died 1882
Greene Co., Ohio
This couple were parents of Horace Anderson b. 9 December 1864, Greene Co., Ohio. Died 9 May 1941 Greene Co., Ohio married 15 Nov. 1888 to Ida May Wilson, born 18 december 1867 Indiana and died 18 April 1908 Greene Co., Ohio. They were the grandparents of Katheleen Anderson Taylor."...
Daniel settled in Greene Co., Ohio.
...."In book regarding Nicholite Quakers, p. 72 is list of births:
Anderson, Daniel b. 10-03-1771 to James and Ann: (Does not show John)
Eli 11-04-1783
Elijah 8-29-1773
James 8-16-1705
Isaac 8-06-1769
Major 11-27-1777
Mary 1-06-1776
1820 Census Index of Ohio
Anderson, Daniel pg 130 City Ath Twp Rom
Daniel 104A Fai Wal
Daniel 144A Gre Xen
1830 Index of Ohio
Anderson, Daniel pg 379 city Lic Twp New
Daniel 294 Gre Xen
Daniel 003 Ham Cwl
Daniel 206 Mus Spr
Daniel 24 Tus Oxf
Further, in a letter from Kathleen Taylor dtd. 22 Oct 1779, she adds: "My Daniel Anderson was a Methodist and came to Greene Co. in 1806. I would love to find the name of his first wife and the names of his other children, of course some of them may have died young. I cannot even find where Daniel is buried, only know the neighborhood and where he lived."
James C. ANDERSON II
Hi, guess would help if you could help me see your line as you know it so far. James Anderson that married Cecil Wright died in Ohio in 1849.
James Anderson and wife Celia, and Celia Bartlett, along with Esther Bartlett, were received into membership into the Third Haven MM 30th day of 9th mo 1797. Letter from Mrs. Nancy Speers of Swarthmore, Pa. 12 Dec. 1988 to David A. Anderson. "The Nicholite records published by Kenneth Carroll in 1962 do record the children of James Anderson and Ann Clifton, as well as those of James III who married Celia Wright, as: Mary, Lydia, Wright, Peter, James, Cecilia and Sarah. The children you mention as being recorded by a Rev. Turner do not appear in Nicholite or Quaker records of that area. I am, therefore, at something of a loss as to how I can help you further. The James who married Celia Wright was b. 16 Aug. 1765, son of James and Ann Clifton. I know nothing about the Rev. Turner records, and can't explain the discrepancy between them and the Nicholite records. The birth and marriage records of the Nicholites were deposited, along with the records of Third Haven MM, Eason, Md., at the Hall of Records in Annapolis, MD. WE have at the library only microfilm of these original records. I only know that I have great trust in the accuracy of the research done by Kenneth Carroll, and believe it to be accurate. I also don't know about the Anderson line before they joined the Nicholites or the Religious Society of Friends, and whether the James who married Ann Clifton was a grandson of Thomas Anderson. I really am afraind that I am unable to help you further, Sorry! Nancy Speers.
In portion from a letter written to me by David Anderson of N.M., 9 Aug. 1989: ...There is a book that contains some information about my branch of the family. It is entitled, "Peter Wright and Mary Anderson: A Family Record" by Earnest Neall Wright, pub. 1947." It has a section in the back on the incorporation of the Nicholites into the Third Haven MM of the Society of Friends. James and Ceila Wright Anderson are listed here. But, also, a Richard and Ceila Vickers are listed."...
In a message dated 12/2/2012 4:18:25 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, rjcoker@gmail.com writes:
In your record do you show James AndersonIII married to a Ceclia Wright? There is one posting on the web that said she was his wife and that he died in 1834 in Madison, VA. If this is true, he cannot be ours! Joy Sent from my iPad=
Cecillia (Celia) WRIGHT
02-15-1798 James & Celia Anderson removed to Third Haven MM. James was
her second husband, she married 11-15-1784 in Caroline Co., MD., to James
Harris and had two children.
Cecillia ANDERSON
According to records by David Anderson, see notes under brother James,
Cecelia married Daniel Neall, Jr. on 6-21-1839. Youngest daughter of six
children of James and Ceila Wright.
Eli ANDERSON
Information submitted by Carol Morrison of 390 E. 4144, Eugene, Oregon
97495 Do not know how old this record is or if still residing there.
02-14-1799 Eli removed to Third Haven MM. Eli later went to Clinton Co., Ohio where he married Mary Thatcher.
This family gets terribly mixed up with our Elijah line, one must be very careful not to be confused and mix them up. Opal Lousin writes: ..."Your note shows that Eli had membership in Center MM, and married Mary Thatcher. He lived in Clinton County and was a memeber of a different Meeting, Center. The David Anderson with whom Betty and I have corresponded in New Mexico is of the James line of James and Cecillia."...
..."I saw the grave stones for Eli and Mary (Thatcher) Anderson in the farm land near Penn College, Mahaska County, Iowa which was served by the Spring Creek MM, forerunner of the Oskaloosa MM. My husband and I attended Penn College and will go back for his 60th reunion in May. The Meeting House (Spring Creek) was near the cemetery."...
Eli ANDERSON
Information submitted by Carol Morrison of 390 E. 4144, Eugene, Oregon
97495 Do not know how old this record is or if still residing there.
02-14-1799 Eli removed to Third Haven MM. Eli later went to Clinton Co., Ohio where he married Mary Thatcher.
This family gets terribly mixed up with our Elijah line, one must be very careful not to be confused and mix them up. Opal Lousin writes: ..."Your note shows that Eli had membership in Center MM, and married Mary Thatcher. He lived in Clinton County and was a memeber of a different Meeting, Center. The David Anderson with whom Betty and I have corresponded in New Mexico is of the James line of James and Cecillia."...
..."I saw the grave stones for Eli and Mary (Thatcher) Anderson in the farm land near Penn College, Mahaska County, Iowa which was served by the Spring Creek MM, forerunner of the Oskaloosa MM. My husband and I attended Penn College and will go back for his 60th reunion in May. The Meeting House (Spring Creek) was near the cemetery."...
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