Descendants of

21. Hannah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 4 Feb 1689 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 26 Jun 1742 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 53.

General Notes:
Hannah FitzRandolph

PARENTS: Joseph FitzRandolph and Johannah Conger

DEATH-CONFLICT: Ancestral File, Piscataway, NJ; CFA II, p. 295, Woodbridge, NJ.

Hannah married Andrew DRAKE Captain, son of George DRAKE and Mary OLIVER, between 22 May 1703 and 1705 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Andrew was born on 20 Jan 1685 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died about 11 Jan 1754 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 68, and was buried about Jan 1754 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

+ 89 F i. Johanna DRAKE was born on 18 Jul 1705 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, and was buried in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 90 M ii. Jeremiah DRAKE was born on 9 Jun 1707 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 5 Feb 1759 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 51.

+ 91 M iii. George DRAKE was born on 21 Jul 1709 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 13 Nov 1776 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1776 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

+ 92 F iv. Mary DRAKE was born on 19 Feb 1711 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died after 1750 in New Jersey.

+ 93 M v. Edward DRAKE was born about 6 Jan 1713 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 27 Sep 1776 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 63.

+ 94 M vi. David DRAKE was born about 15 Apr 1715 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in Mar 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 31, and was buried on 30 Mar 1747.

+ 95 M vii. Fitz Randolph DRAKE was born on 24 Apr 1717 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 6 Oct 1791 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1791 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

96 F viii. Lydia DRAKE was born on 11 Dec 1719 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 97 F ix. Susannah DRAKE was born about 27 Jan 1722 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

98 F x. Sarah DRAKE was born on 10 May 1724 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

99 F xi. Catherine DRAKE was born on 23 Jul 1726 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

100 M xii. Andrew DRAKE was born about 19 May 1728 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died before 1731 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

101 M xiii. Andrew DRAKE was born on 24 Oct 1731 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Andrew married Rebecca DUNHAM on 7 Feb 1764 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Rebecca was born on 24 Nov 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

22. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 11 Feb 1691 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 4 May 1750 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 59.

Joseph married Rebecca DRAKE, daughter of John DRAKE and Rebecca TROTTER, on 22 May 1712 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Rebecca was born on 21 Nov 1697 in Piscataway Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1749 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 52.

+ 102 F i. Grace FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 5 Aug 1713 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in 1749 in Knowlton, Sussex Co., NJ at age 36, and was buried in 1749 in Knowlton, Sussex Co., NJ.

103 M ii. Jeremiah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 20 Jul 1715 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 3 Jun 1765 in Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ at age 49.

104 F iii. Mary FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 16 Mar 1717 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

105 U iv. Suraiah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 15 Oct 1718 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

106 F v. Rachel FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 14 May 1720 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

107 M vi. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 24 May 1722 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 24 Mar 1782 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 59.

108 M vii. Ephraim FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 19 Jan 1724 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 3 Nov 1793 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1793 in Middlesex Co., NJ, St. James Cemetery.

109 F viii. Prudence FITZ_RANDOLPH was born in 1725 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

110 M ix. Jacob FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 20 Apr 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Jacob married Unknown UNKNOWN on 12 Nov 1747 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

111 F x. Rebecca FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 2 Nov 1729 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

112 F xi. John FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 19 Oct 1731 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1748 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 17.

113 M xii. Thomas FITZ_RANDOLPH was born in 1734 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Thomas married Hulda LUCAS in 1754 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Hulda was born about 1736 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 114 M xiii. Paul FITZ_RANDOLPH was born in 1736 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1806 in Mifflin Twp., Cumberland Co., PA about age 70.

23. Mary FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 3 Aug 1693 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Mary married John MORRIS on 6 Oct 1712 in Middlesex Co., NJ. John was born on 24 Jun 1680 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

24. Bertha FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 20 Sep 1695 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 2 Oct 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 62.

General Notes:
Bertha Fitz Randolph

PARENTS: Joseph FitzRandolph and Johannah Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Bethea and Bertha in Ancestral File; Bethia in CFA II, p. 308; William Reitweisner listed, Bethia

Problem: Was the date of death, 2 Oct 1757 or as listed in CFA II, p. 308, 2 Sep 1757? William Reitweisner listed the date of death as, 2 Sep 1757.

Bertha married John CLARKSON, son of James CLARKSON and Christiana SPENCE, in Mar 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. John was born about 1690 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NY, died about 8 Sep 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 67, and was buried about Sep 1757 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

116 F i. Catherine CLARKSON was born about 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

117 M ii. James CLARKSON was born in 1718 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1771 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 53.

+ 118 F iii. Christiana CLARKSON was born about 1720 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 27 Sep 1788 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 68.

25. Lydia FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 4 Jan 1698 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 4 Jan 1798 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 100.

General Notes:
Lydia FitzRandolph

PARENTS: Joseph FitzRandolph and Johannah Conger

DEATH: 1758 according to CFA II, p. 419.

Lydia married John SHOTWELL, son of Daniel SHOTWELL and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, in 1718. John was born in 1697.

+ 124 M i. Benjamin SHOTWELL was born in 1731 in New Jersey and died in 1797 in Mason Co., KY at age 66.

26. Moses FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 9 Apr 1700 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 7 Apr 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 58.

Moses married Rachel HULL, daughter of Benjamin HULL and Sarah DRAKE, in 1724 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Rachel was born on 30 Apr 1705 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 125 M i. Benjamin FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 20 May 1725 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1792 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ at age 67.

126 F ii. Catherine FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 5 Nov 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1752 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 25.

Catherine married Thomas BOWLBY on 10 Jun 1745 in Middlesex Co., NJ. Thomas was born about 1723.

Catherine next married Isreal CORNELL on 2 Jan 1753 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Isreal was born about 1724 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

127 M iii. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 9 Dec 1729 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Joseph married Mary Elizabeth HAYWOOD on 10 Oct 1761 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born about 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died after 1780 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 128 M iv. Moses RANDOLPH was born about 1730 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Oct 1776 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 46.

129 F v. Rachel FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 30 Jan 1732 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Rachel married Thomas HOLTON on 25 Aug 1750 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Thomas was born about 1728 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

130 F vi. Ann FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 29 Dec 1733 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Morris Co., NJ.

Ann married Richard MANNING about 28 Mar 1753 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Richard was born on 8 Aug 1728 in Morris Co., NJ and died in Morris Co., NJ.

131 M vii. Reuben FITZ_RANDOLPH Captain was born about 1734 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1807 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 73.

Reuben married Mary HERRIOT on 18 Feb 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born before 1741 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

132 M viii. Hull FITZ_RANDOLPH was born about 1735 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Hull married Isabella HAYWOOD on 26 Oct 1767 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Isabella was born about 1738 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

133 F ix. Sarah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born about 1740 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Sarah married William HAYWOOD on 16 Nov 1761 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. William was born before 1745 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

27. Jonathan FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 15 Jun 1702 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Jonathan Fitz Randolph

PARENTS: Joseph FitzRandolph and Johannah Conger

Problem: The date of marriage has been listed as, 3 Dec 1724 and 21 May 1730 in the Ancestral File. CFA II, p. 308 lists, 3 Dec 1724.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, James and Margaret Manning married Grace Fitz Randolph and Jonathan Fitz Randolph, respectively. Grace was the niece of Jonathan and their common ancestor was, Joseph Fitz Randolph.

Jonathan married Margaret MANNING, daughter of James MANNING and Christiana LAING, about 3 Dec 1724 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Margaret was born on 23 Dec 1701 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

134 M i. James FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 26 Sep 1725 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

135 F ii. Susannah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 27 Apr 1727 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 136 M iii. Thomas FITZ_RANDOLPH was born in 1729 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1792 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 63.

137 M iv. Jonathan FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 15 Jun 1732 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1797 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 65.

29. Ruth FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 11 Jun 1707 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 10 Sep 1776 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 69.

Ruth married Joseph DRAKE Jr. about May 1724 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Joseph was born on 7 Jul 1703 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Aug 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 24.

+ 139 M i. Joseph DRAKE was born on 13 Apr 1725 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 28 Jan 1803 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 77, and was buried in Jan 1803 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

140 M ii. Joseph DRAKE was born on 4 Mar 1726 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1803 at age 77.

Ruth next married James PYATT on 6 Mar 1728 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. James was born on 10 Oct 1704 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 22 Sep 1779 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 74, and was buried in Sep 1779 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, Episcopal.

141 F i. Ruth PYATT was born on 28 Jan 1729 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 142 F ii. Experience (Pyatt) PIATT was born on 17 Sep 1730 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 1 May 1813 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 82, and was buried in May 1813 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

143 M iii. Thomas PYATT was born in 1733 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

144 M iv. James PYATT Jr. was born on 29 May 1734 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 31 Dec 1800 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1800 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

James married Elizabeth UNKNOWN about 1760 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born in 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 30 Sep 1780 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 38.

145 M v. John PYATT was born on 9 Jul 1736 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

John married Joanna TAPPEN about 1756 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Joanna was born in 1737 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 22 Jan 1810 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1810 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, Woodbridge Cemetery.

146 M vi. Ephraim PYATT was born on 31 Oct 1738 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 10 Aug 1813 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 74.

Ephraim married Mercy STELLE about 1762 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mercy was born on 25 Feb 1744 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 15 Oct 1821 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 77, and was buried in Oct 1821 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

147 F vii. Mary PYATT was born about 1741 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Mary married Unknown VIELAND in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Unknown was born about 1739 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Mary next married Daniel WILLIAMSON in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Daniel was born about 1737 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

148 F viii. Mercy Williamson PYATT was born about 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 149 F ix. Jane PYATT was born in 1745 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 7 Feb 1814 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 69.

30. Ann FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 3 Sep 1708 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Ann Fitz Randolph

PARENTS: Joseph FitzRandolph and Johannah Conger

AKA: Anna

Ann married John DRAKE. John was born in 1707 in Piscataway, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 30 May 1751 in Piscataway, Somerset Co., NJ at age 44.

+ 150 F i. Hannah DRAKE was born on 11 May 1735 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

151 M ii. Philip DRAKE was born on 1 Jan 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

31. Prudence FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 30 Nov 1712 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 1 Dec 1732 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 20.

Prudence married Captain Nathaniel MANNING, son of James MANNING and Christiana LAING, about 29 Jul 1728 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Nathaniel was born on 25 Dec 1707 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 9 Jan 1766 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 58.

+ 152 M i. James MANNING was born on 21 May 1730 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 10 May 1797 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in May 1797 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ, Metuchen Cemetery.

33. John CONGER was born about 1708 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 7 Feb 1784 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC about age 76, and was buried in Feb 1784 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: The parents of John Conger were, John Conger, Jr. and Mary Tuttle.

Problem: Birth years of 1705 and 1708 have been listed.

MILITARY: John Conger was a patriot who furnished supplies for the Army in North Carolina. (CFA I, p. 283) [Apparently listed in the DAR Patriot Index. REH]

MILITARY: Public Service in North Carolina Militia during Revolutionary War.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: In about 1750, John Conger, moved to Rowan County, North Carolina, in that portion which is now embraced in Davidson county. The lands owned by John Conger and his sons lay on both sides of Abbott's Creek, in Healing Springs and Cotton Grove Townships, and at what is now Hannersville, North Carolina, in Conrad Hill Township.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: The will of John Conger, who emigrated to North Carolina about 1750.
State of North Carolina, Rowan County, 7 Feb 1784
In the name of GOD Amen.
KNOW ALL MEN, that I, John Conger, Sr., of the county and state aforesaid,
being of perfect mind and memory, yet knowing that it is appointed for men once to die, and knowing when it shall please GOD to call me hence, that I be no more; do find it necessary for divers good causes to me occuring, to constitute and confirm this my last will and testament.

First of all, at my decease, I bequeath my soul to GOD who gave it, as the receiver of SPIRITS, which though faith, I hope to be united with my body, at the general resurrection, and received into GLORY in the heavens.

Furthermore, at my decease, I commit my body to the earth, with all the charges of a decent burial, and my funeral charges to be paid out of my estate. And next, my desire is, that all my lawful debts be paid, and as to the disposal of my wordly goods, I do appoint in the following manner, to wit:

At the time of my decease, or as soon after as may be, that my executors take an inventory of all my goods and chattel, real and personal. And at the proper time expose them to public sale, to the highest bidder. And at the time of receiving the money to dispose of it in the following manner:

First of all, I bequeath to my eldest son Jonathan Conger, ten pounds, and on more;

Next, I give and bequeath to my youngest son John Conger, ten pounds and no more.

And lastly, all the rights of my estate, to be equally divided between Sarah Rounsaval, Phoebe Randall and Hannah Ross, my daughters, and Jane Ross, the daughter of Nicholas Ross, my grand-daughter, which four persons above named is to hold the same, them, their heirs forever, in consideration.

Whereof and for which, as touching the premises, I do constitute and appoint Edward McGuire and Thomas Smith my executors, in all cases touching the premises.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixeds my seal, this Feb. 7th, 1784.
(Signed) John Conger, 2nd

Signed, Sealed, Ratified and pronounced in the presence of Benjamin Rounsaval, Jr. and Joseph Warford.
(Book B, p. 78)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 282-283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY:
There are three Conger graveyards on these lands [where the family lived in Rowan/Davidson county, NC]. Two are on Abbott's Creek. The one which is on the original lands owned by John Conger is on the right side of Abbott's Creek, one mile north of the Yadkin River. In it is buried Zipporah Conger, beside what is supposed to be the grave of John Conger. (CFA I, p. 283)

John married Zipporah MOORES, daughter of Joshua MOORES and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, about 1731 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Zipporah was born on 20 Apr 1702 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Mar 1783 in Rowan Co., NC at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1783 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

+ 153 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born between 1728 and 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1796 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

+ 154 M ii. Jonathan CONGER was born about 22 Jan 1732 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died about 7 May 1793 in Rowan Co., NC about age 61, and was buried about May 1793 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

+ 155 M iii. John CONGER was born about 1734 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 22 Mar 1806 in Smith Co., TN about age 72.

+ 156 F iv. Sarah CONGER was born between 1734 and 1738 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1792 in Rowan Co., NC.

157 F v. Phoebe CONGER was born about 1740 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 158 F vi. Hannah CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died 15 APR 1820–21 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS at age 73, and was buried APR 1820–21 in Beech Hill.

34. Jonathan CONGER was born between 1710 and 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 3 Mar 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger, Jr. and Mary Tuttle.

BIRTH: 1704 in Ancestral File.

PROBATE: Will was probated 31 Mar 1779 at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ

BURIAL: Presumably buried at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ

LEGAL_MATTER:
Jonathan Conger recorded his ear marks, 9 May 1744. In court July 1759 was the case of the King vs. Jonathan Conger. A note states that Conger was held in recognizance of 10 pounds, for the appearance of Mary Conger; ordered that the debt be discharged on paying of his fees.

At a town meeting, held at Woodbridge, [NJ] on 11 Mar 1760, it was voted that Jonathan Conger, John Blanshear and Thomas Bronson shall be overseers of the poor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Will of Jonathan Conger - 2 Mar 1779, Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ
In the name of God, amen, 2nd day of March, in the year of our Lord Christ, One thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, 1779.

I, Jonathan Conger of Woodbridge, in the county of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, Thanks be given to God, therefore calling unto mind the Mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all Men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, and for my body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting, but at general Resurrection I shall receive the same by the mighty power of God, and as touching such wordly estate wherewith it hath pleased God, to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.

Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Daughter, Mary Teilar, wife of Richard Teiler, the sum of fifty (50) pounds.

Item I: I give to my well-beloved Daughter-in-law Mary Conger, widow of my son David Conger, deceased, a sum of twenty pounds, each legacy to be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently can be of good current proclimation Money, and further my will is that my aforesaid Daughter Mary Conger have liberty to remove her house off my land when she shall see fit and further my will is that as soon after my decease as conveniently can be, that the whole of my land and Salt Meadow, together with the whole of my moveables, be sold by my executors hereafter named, and all my just debts and funeral charges, together with the above legacies, be paid out of the same, and that the remainder of the monies arising as the aforesaid be equally devided [sic] between my two sons, John Conger and Jonathan Conger, share and share alike.

And further my will and pleasure is that my beloved wife, Ann Conger, shall be comfortably supported with every necessity of life by my aforesaid two sons, equally alike in the expense, and lastly I constitute, make and ordain my well beloved son John Conger, and my treasured friend James Manning, as my only and sole executors of this my last will and testament, and I do hereby utterly dis-allow, revoke and dis-annull all and every other former testaments, wills, legacies, and executors by me in any ways before this time named. Willed and bequeathed ratifying 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 year before written. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and delared by the said Jonathan Conger, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us the subscribers.
(His mark) X, Jonathan Conger
David Crow, Rachel Pain (X, her mark)

The above will probated, 31 Mar 1799 at Bernards Town, by John Conger and James Manning. Files 1779. Office of Secretary of the State, Trenton, New Jersey.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonathan married Ann ENYARD, daughter of John ENYARD and Unknown. Ann was born in 1717 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 13 Feb 1796 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY at age 79, and was buried in Feb 1796 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 160 M ii. David CONGER Sr. was born between 1741 and 1744 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1778 in Middlesex, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 161 M iii. John CONGER was born about 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 13 Sep 1797 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY about age 54, and was buried in Sep 1797 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 162 M iv. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1745 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died before 11 Dec 1815 in Indiana, and was buried before 11 Dec 1815 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

37. Moses SUTTON was born on 2 Feb 1696 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1740 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 44.

General Notes:
Moses Sutton

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Listed in Ancestral File as born Aft. 1710 and born 2 Feb 1696. It is assumed that the Ancestral File is correct that the Moses born, 2 Feb 1696, was the son of Elizabeth Conger. The father of the Moses born in 1696 seems to be listed in error as, David Sutton, born 31 Jul 1703. Isn't David the brother of Moses?

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 436 lists the birth place as, Peapack, NJ

Moses married Jannetye BOICE about Jul 1716 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 163 M i. John SUTTON was born on 18 Jun 1718 in Peapack, Somerset Co., NJ and died after 1769.

+ 164 M ii. Aaron SUTTON was born on 17 Mar 1719 in Peapack, Somerset Co., NJ and died about Feb 1778 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 58.

165 F iii. Martha SUTTON was born on 15 Feb 1722 in Peapack, Somerset Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

166 F iv. Susannah SUTTON was born on 14 May 1723 in Peapack, Somerset Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

39. John SUTTON was born on 19 Sep 1701 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1761 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ at age 60.

John married Mary MARTIN about 1724 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born on 21 Sep 1707 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

170 F i. Mary SUTTON was born about 1726 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

Mary married Thomas SMITH in Somerset Co., NJ. Thomas was born about 1724 in New Jersey and died in New Jersey.

171 F ii. Anna SUTTON was born about 1728 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

172 F iii. Lois SUTTON was born about 1730 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

Lois married Thomas SMITH in Somerset Co., NJ. Thomas was born about 1724 in New Jersey and died in New Jersey.

+ 173 M iv. Jeremiah SUTTON was born about 1732 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

174 M v. Abner SUTTON Rev. was born about 1734 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

Abner married Mary DAVISON in Somerset Co., NJ. Mary was born about 1743 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

+ 175 F vi. Elizabeth SUTTON was born about 1736 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died in 1817 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ about age 81.

40. David SUTTON was born on 31 Jul 1703 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in Dec 1775 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ at age 72, and was buried on 19 Dec 1775.

General Notes:
David Sutton

COMMENT: Basking Ridge is listed as being in Bernard Twp., Somerset Co., NJ in the Ancestral File record of Elizabeth, daughter of David Sutton.

CONFLICT-CHILDREN: Who was the mother of the children of David Sutton? In the Ancestral File he is shown with two wives: Sarah Trembley, married 1722, Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NY; and Elizabeth Cox, married 1728, Basking Ridge, Someset Co., NJ. Child, Rev. Isaac Sutton, is shown as a son of both women. All other children are shown as children of Sarah Trembley, but some bear birth dates after the marriage year of Elizabeth Cox.

ERROR: David Sutton, born 31 Jul 1703 in New Jersey is shown twice in the Ancestral File. He probably was the son of Elizabeth Conger Sutton. In the case where the error seems to be, he is listed as the husband of his mother, and the father of, Moses Sutton, who could have been his brother.

David married Sarah TREMBLEY, daughter of John TREMBLEY and Mary NOE, in 1722 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ. Sarah was born between 1703 and 1705 in Bernard Twp., Somerset Co., NJ.

177 F i. Elizabeth SUTTON was born on 24 Oct 1724 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died between 1756 and 1758.

178 F ii. Mary SUTTON was born between 1726 and 1728 in Bernard Twp., Somerset Co., NJ and died between 1746 and 1764 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

+ 179 M iii. Isaac SUTTON Rev. was born about Sep 1728 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died about 1799 in Union Co., PA about age 71.

+ 180 F iv. Sarah SUTTON was born about 1745 and died in 1828 in Greene Co., PA about age 83.

David next married Elizabeth COX in 1728 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born in 1707 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ.

+ 181 M i. David SUTTON was born in 1730 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died in 1812 in Washington Co., PA at age 82.

182 F ii. Sarah SUTTON was born between 1731 and 1741 in Bernard Twp., Somerset Co., NJ.

+ 183 M iii. John SUTTON was born on 12 Feb 1733 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died in 1813 in Harrodsburgh, Mercer, KY at age 80.

+ 184 M iv. James SUTTON was born between 1737 and 1743 in Bernard Twp., Somerset Co., NJ and died in 1828.

+ 185 M v. Abraham SUTTON Rev. was born about 1739 in Bernard Twp., Somerset Co., NJ and died in Lone Pine, Washington Co., PA.

186 M vi. Moses SUTTON was born between 1739 and 1745 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 7 Dec 1827.

42. James SUTTON was born on 9 May 1709 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1791 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 82.

General Notes:
James Sutton

DEATH-CONFLICT: Did he die in Hackettstown, NJ or Woodbridge, NJ?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Believed to have been a Baptist and probably a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Union Church in 1767.

47. Samuel CONGER was born in Feb 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Dec 1752 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 37, and was buried in Dec 1752 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

FATHER: Jonathan Conger

CEMETERY: There is a stone for Samuel Conger at Newark's oldest burying ground. The bones and headstones were removed in the 19th century and office buildings were erected on the site at Broad Street, opposite the 1st Presbyterian church.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 327 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Joanna CRANE, daughter of Joseph CRANE and Abigail LYON, in 1739 in New Jersey. Joanna was born on 8 Sep 1718 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 188 M i. David CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1740 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 23 Jul 1827 in New Windsor, Orange Co., NY at age 86.

+ 189 M ii. Jonathan CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1742 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in Aug 1820 at age 78.

+ 192 M v. Samuel CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1753 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 22 Aug 1826 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 73.

50. David CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1707 in Union Co., NJ and died about 1747 in Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ about age 40.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Ann DeSigney

Problem: Was he born at Union Co., NJ or At Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ? Ancestral File lists, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

MARRIAGE: 25 Feb 1730 at the 7th Day Baptist Church at Piscataway.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 96 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-PROBLEM: Did he die at Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ or as listed in Ancestral File, Elizabethtown, Essex Co., NJ?

David married Dorcas OLIVER, daughter of Samuel OLIVER and Mary HIGGINS, on 25 Feb 1730 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Dorcas was born about 1709 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 193 M i. David CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1731 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 12 Apr 1792 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 60.

+ 194 F ii. Mary CONGER was born between 1733 and 1735 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 195 M iii. Peter De_Signey CONGER was born in 1737 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 7 Dec 1785 in Springfield, Essex Co., NJ at age 48.

+ 196 F iv. Dorcas Oliver CONGER was born in 1741 in Elizabethtown, Union Co., NJ and died in 1815 at age 74.

54. Agnes CLARKSON was born on 5 Jun 1708 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 30 Jan 1752 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 43.

Agnes married John CODDINGTON about 1726 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. John was born on 25 Mar 1706 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 51.

198 M i. Samuel CODDINGTON was born on 21 Aug 1731 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died before 29 Jul 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Sarah married Charles GILMAN in 1736 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Charles was born on 22 Mar 1711 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1741 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 30.

+ 199 M i. James Clarkson GILMAN was born about Jul 1736 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Sarah next married William GILMAN on 14 Jun 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. William was born about 1713 and died in 1757 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ about age 44.

58. John CONGER was born between 1720 and 1724 in New Jersey, died in Dec 1767 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ, and was buried in Dec 1767 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Conger and Mary Marsh

PROBATE:
The will of John Conger of Hanover Township, [Morris Co., NJ], "indisposed," was dated 14 Feb 1767, and proved 22 Dec 1767.

To his wife, Sarah, he left 50 pounds, and the use of all his real and personal estate for a period of five years. At the end of that time his land was to be divided between his sons Joseph and John.

To sons Stephen, Zensa, Thomas, David and James, he left each 30 pounds to be paid as they became of age, and in the case of any of them dying before reaching the age of 21, his share to be divided among the others.

To his daughters, Sarah and Phoebe, he left 15 pounds, to be paid at marriage or on reaching the age of 21, payments to be made by sons Joseph and John.

As executores he named "My friend and brother, Thomas Brown, and my friend, Joseph Tuttle, Jr.:

Witnesses were Samuel Ball, Daniel Burnett and William Broadwell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 284 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Sarah TUTTLE on 12 Mar 1747 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ. Sarah was born in 1725 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ, died in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ, and was buried in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 201 M i. Joseph CONGER was born about 11 Dec 1748 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1820 in Knox Co., OH about age 72.

+ 202 M ii. Stephen CONGER was born on 27 Aug 1749 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 18 Apr 1806 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN at age 56.

+ 203 M iii. John CONGER Jr. was born on 14 Feb 1752 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 20 Jan 1826 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY at age 73.

+ 204 M iv. Thomas CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1759 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 31 Dec 1831 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 72.

206 M vi. Zenas CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1756 and died on 14 Mar 1846 at age 89.

+ 207 M vii. David CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1760 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ, died on 20 Jan 1807 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 46, and was buried in Jan 1807 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

59. Joseph CONGER Jr. was born between 1724 and 1726 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Aug 1820 in Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger, Jr.

PARENTS: Joseph Conger and Mary Marsh

PARENTS: Supposedly the son of Joseph Conger and Mary Marsh. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 335 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: A Joseph Conger, 1726, was the first descendant of John (Primus) to leave New Jersey prior to 20 Oct 1746. CFA I, p. 41a & 335.

MARRIAGE: 20 Oct 1746 by Ephraim Hubbell, J.P., in the North Society of New Fairfield.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 335 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Private in Capt. Dickinson's 12th Regt. of Militia in Connecticut, actual service 1775-1783 unconfirmed. (CFA I, p. 335)
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BURIAL: First Presbyterian Church at Newark
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 335 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joseph married Hannah PEPPER on 20 Oct 1746 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT. Hannah died on 12 Feb 1809.

+ 210 M i. Joel CONGER was born about 17 Nov 1751 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died about 1800 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT about age 49.

+ 211 F ii. Hannah CONGER was born between 1751 and 1753 and died on 17 Jan 1862 in Connecticut.

Elijah married Martha LEACH on 7 Mar 1781 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT. Martha died about 1820.

+ 213 M iv. Joseph CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1758 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 8 Dec 1842 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 84.

+ 214 M v. Ephraim CONGER was born about 1760 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY.

215 M vi. Ezra CONGER was born about 1762 and died on 16 Jun 1840 about age 78.

216 U vii. Jessie CONGER was born about 1764 and died in 1776 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT about age 12.

62. Job CONGER was born between 1725 and 1728 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died about 1802 in Albany Co., NY.

General Notes:
Job Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Mary Keziah Thorp

BIRTH: Abt. 1728, per Harold Murton Hyde
BIRTH: 1728 according to Charles G.B. Conger.

EMIGRATION: Job Conger, Jr. removed to Albany County, New York. CFA I, p. 275

MARRIAGE: 1751 to Mary Carrington, according to Charles G.B. Conger.

EMIGRATION: In 1759 Job and Lydia Conger moved to Nine Partners (Now Millbrook, NY) where a syndicate in which he had an interest had purchased land. His younger brother, Moses Conger, went with them. After several years Moses moved to Danby, Vermont and Job moved to Albany Co., NY. (From Franklin Barker Conger's notes.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 276 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Job married Lydia CODDINGTON, daughter of Benjamin CODDINGTON and Mary UNKNOWN, about Jan 1750 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ. Lydia was born about 1732 and died about 1800 in Albany Co., NY about age 68.

+ 221 M iii. Reuben CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1756 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died about 7 Apr 1829 in Albany Co., NY about age 73.

+ 222 M iv. Uzziah CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1758 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 12 Jul 1834 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY at age 76, and was buried in Jul 1834 in Cayuga Co., NY, Ira Hill Cemetery.

+ 223 M v. James CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1760 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 11 Nov 1813 in Albany Co., NY at age 53.

+ 225 M vii. William CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1766 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 30 Sep 1840 at age 74.

63. Enoch CONGER was born about 1730 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died after 19 Feb 1777 in Rutland Co., VT.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Mary Keziah Thorp

EMIGRATION: Enoch Conger removed to Dutchess county, New York and on to Danby, Vermont. CFA I, p. 275.

COMMENT-CHILDREN: On page 158 of CFA I, the family of Enoch Conger is listed. His son, Moses Conger, born, Abt. 1770 in Dutchess Co., NY is not listed. He is, however, listed, with his own family, on page 379 of CFA I. Son, Coddington Conger, is also not listed on page 158. A daughter, Ruth, is listed in his will but not listed as a child in CFA I, p. 158.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Enoch Conger, son of Job and Keziah Conger, was named as executor of his father's will, and also inherited one-half of all his father's real estate. The will was dated 29 Jan 1749, but was not proved until 17 Feb 1758, at which time it is thought the youngest son, Moses, became of age. The will provided that Enoch was to have the use of the inheritance of his brother, Moses, for a period of seven years. The will further provided that neither Enoch or Moses could dispose of their inheritance until they had attained the age of thirty years.

It is thought Enoch Conger left Rahway [NJ] about 1765, or later, and removed to Nine Partners, town of Northeast, Dutchess County, New York, a place only a short distance from New Fairfield, Conn, where his cousin, Joseph Conger, was then living. From there he moved to Danby, VT before 1770.

From Wiliams's "History and Map of Danby, Vt," we gather the following abstract of the settlement and organization of the town. Sixty-eight persons petitioned to the governor of the Province of New Hampshire for a grant of land six miles square. On 27 Aug 1761, the petition was granted. Enoch Conger was not one of the petitioners.

Each one of the petitioners was to have an equal share and their share, or lot, was to be numbered. The company had their headquarters at Nine Partner's, Dutchess County, New York, where the drawing took place on 5 Sep 1763. Among the first settlers who came in 1765 was Joseph Earl. The annual meeting of the proprietors was held in 1766, 1767 and 1768 at Nine Partners, and after that at Danby, [VT].

The organization of the town of Danby, VT, dated from 1769, and in that year the first highways were laid out, and the second division of land was made. The first road laid out was on the land of Joseph Earl. Quite a number of the original proprietors were selling their rights to new settlers. The trouble over the "New Hampshire grants" was on, and was causing a great deal of disturbance. New Hampshire, the Province that made the grants, was exercising authority over them and this authority was disputed by the Province of New York. Hence the reading of the body of the deed, next to be mentioned.

These deed records are taken from the Danby Town Records. As Williams makes no mention of Enoch Conger. A deed dated 23 Mar 1771 and recorded 29 Apr 1775, Joseph Earl to Enoch Conger, "all undivided lands after the third division, belonging to the first division right of lot number 35". This was originally owned by William Barton, and lot number 47 by William Shaw, both of whom sold to Joseph Earl.

On 20 May 1772 Enoch Conger recorded his ear mark, which is a slit in the top of each ear of livestock. The next reference to Enoch Conger is dated 6 June 1776: "then surveyed and laid out for Enoch Conger, one fifty acre lot of land, laying on the west side of Micha Vail's third division lot. The above fifty acres belong to the right number 35, in the first division of land in said township.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde, also in CFA I, p. 158-159)

PROBATE: Will of Enoch Conger
Danby, [NY], February the 19th, 1777: In the name of God Amen.

Whereas I Enoch Conger of Danby, in the county of Charlotee, and state of New York, being low and weak in body, but in my right mind, and perfect memory, than[k] God, do make this, and ordain the same to be my last will and testament as follows:

First of all, I will and bequeath to my dear and well beloved wife Berzillah, all that 50 acres of land wherein she now lives, as long as she remains my widow, to have the whole of the profits thereform, arising and further, that my said widow keep her family together, as much as in her power, and convert the profits of said farm to the use of bringing up my poor orphan children until the youngest shall become to the years of maturity, or to the age of twenty and one.

Further, I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons, Job and Enoch, after my decease, to pay all of my funeral charges, cost of doctors and nurses, and all other necessary charges accrued in this my sickness, out of such part of my estate as can be spared, out of my family so left, and further, if my said widow shall think most convenient for herself to marry after my decease, in any time before my youngest son shall be of age, that I hereby order my two sons here made executors to take all my estate both real and personal, and forthwite have the same inventoried, and appraised according to law, and give to their mother her third. And then divide all the rest, and remainder of my estate equally with all their brothers, and making their sister Ruth equal with any of her brothers, always reserving to themselves, over and above any of the rest, sufficient to pay all my just debts. And this I make and ordain to be my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning, herein set forth.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and year written above.
(signed) Enoch Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 159-160 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Enoch married Berzillah CODDINGTON, daughter of Benjamin CODDINGTON and Mary UNKNOWN, about 1750. Berzillah was born about 1732 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Jun 1794 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT about age 62.

+ 227 M i. Job CONGER was born in 1751 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ, died about 8 Nov 1827 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT about age 76, and was buried in Nov 1827 in Milton, Chittenden Co., VT, Checkerberry Cemetery.

+ 228 M ii. Enoch CONGER was born about 1753 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 5 Dec 1826 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT about age 73.

+ 230 M iv. Asher CONGER was born on 25 May 1761 in Rahway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 28 Jan 1813 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1813 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT.

231 M v. Jonas CONGER was born about 1762 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died in 1791 about age 29.

+ 232 M vi. Benjamin CONGER was born between 1752 and 1764 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ, died on 4 Aug 1822 in Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY, and was buried in Aug 1822 in Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY.

+ 233 M vii. John CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1766 in Rahway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 3 Mar 1813 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 46.

+ 234 M viii. Gershom CONGER was born between 1763 and 1767 in Rahway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1837 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT.

+ 235 M ix. Moses CONGER was born about 1770 in Dutchess Co., NY and died in 1813 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT about age 43.

+ 236 M x. Coddington CONGER was born in 1775 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 18 Jan 1852 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY at age 77.

64. Moses CONGER was born between 1732 and 1735 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died in 1809 in Harrison, , OH.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Mary Keziah Thorp

BIRTH: Abt. 1732, per Harold Murton Hyde

EMIGRATION: In 1759 Job and Lydia Conger moved to Nine Partners (Now Millbrook, NY) where a syndicate in which he had an interest had purchased land. His younger brother, Moses Conger, went with them. After several years Moses moved to Danby, Vermont and Job moved to Albany Co., NY. (From Franklin Barker Conger's notes.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 276 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Moses Conger remained in Woodbridge until 1771 when he offered his land for sale. CFA I, p. 275.

PROBATE: Moses Conger inherited, through the will of his father, one half of the estate, and his brother, Enoch, inherited the other half, but was to have the use of one half of the Salt Marsh willed to Moses, for a term of seven years father the death of his father, Job, which might indicate that Moses Conger was but 14 years of age at the dating of his father's will in 1749, and that it would be seven years before he would attain his full right at the age of 21, which would be in 1765 -- thereby indicating the year of his birth to be about 1735.

Both were forbidden to dispose of their inheritance until they had reached the age of 30 years, which in the case of Moses would be about 1765. He was known to have been living upon his estate in Rahway, NJ as late as 1771.

RESIDENCES: The two older brothers of Moses Conger, Job Jr., and Enoch, removed to Dutchess county, New York and later Job removed to Albany county, New York and Enoch to Danby, Vermont, about 1770. Moses apparently remained in Middlesex county, New Jersey.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 377 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND:
On 18 Feb 1771, the following notice appeared in the "Weekly Post Boy," #1498: "Notice is hereby given that the plantation of Moses Conger is to be sold by a public sale to the highest bidder at vendue, on the 25th day of March in the afternoon, if not sold at a private sale before.

"It is well situated for a gentleman, a tradesman or farmer, allowed good land lying in Woodbridge, Rahway Neck, adjoining that pleasant river which afford[s] fish in plenty in season, and is navigable for boats, sloops, etc.. There is a tolerable good house and barn. It is exceedingly well watered, some wood and fine orchard, and another one which is considerably older. It contains by estimation between 70 and 80 acres of upland, nearly 15 acres of Salt Marsh, as handy and as good as any in that part. Any person wanting such may apply to the subscriber before the day of the sale, who will give good title, and reasonable terms N.B., said place likes convenient for a ferry to be erected across the Rahway River to Elizabethtown. (signed) Moses Conger."

It is not known if this was his own land he was selling, or the land of his nephew, Jonathan Coddington, of whose will he was an executor. However, the Salt Marsh is mentioned, so this may have been his land.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 377 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LEGAL_MATTER:
The next, and last, mention we have concerning Moses Conger is that in the April term of court in 1771, John Watson sued Moses Conger, and at the July term of the same year Abraham Shotwell sued Moses Conger. No particulars are given in the Middlesex county Court Records.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 377 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION:
It has been noted that until 1771 the name of Moses Conger was mentioned quite frequently in the Middlesex county, [NJ] county court records. After that date, there is no further mention of him in any source in New Jersey. Judging from the number of lawsuits in which he was involved, it is surmiesed that he removed from New Jersey to Kentucky [no source citation], and later on went to what is now Cincinnati, Ohio. He may have removed, with his family, to Kentucky between 1785 and 1790.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 378 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

TAX_LIST: Moses Conger was listed in the 1800 tax of Shelby county, Kentucky.
(CFA I, p. 378)

RECOLLECTIONS: According to a letter from Dr. Mount Johnson of Venango, Crawford county, Penn., dated 2 Feb 1911:
"As the tradition went, Moses Conger and a relative unknown, left New Jersey and started west. Moses Conger had his leg broken somewhere in the mountains, between New Jersey and Wheeling, West Virginia [sic, Virginia]. Whether the relative deserted him or was killed by the Indians, Moses never knew.

"He was taken in by a Quaker family, where he remained about a year, and then floated down the Ohio River to some place in Kentucky. Of his subsequent career, nothing is known until he went with other volunteeers called for by Governor Isaac Sheel, to go to Fort Washington (now Cincinnati) and from there with 'Mad' Anthony Wayne, to the balled of Fallen Timbers in August 1794.

"On his return he was favorably impressed with the lands in Mill Creek Valley in Hamilton County, Ohio, and tried to buy a quarter section of land, but did not have money enough. However, in the spring of 1795 he removed from Kentucky to Ohio, and squatted on some land there, and worked for the Ludlow family, at or near Cincinnati.

"In 1798, his wife died and was buried where not stands the First Presbyterian Church, near the corner of 4th and Main Streets. About 1841, the bodies were removed from this burial ground, and in the removal of bodies, the charts and files were lost.

"In 1804, Moses Conger removed to the Bray place near Westwood, as it is now called.

"In 1809, he died west of the great Miami River, near the present town of Harrison, Ohio, practically on the Indiana line (of milk sickness)."

Dr. Johnson referred to his great uncle, Daniel, so his grandmother must have been Ara Conger, who married John Banos. His mother died of Asiatic Cholera on 12 Jul 1850 and was buried in Banos Graveyard. She was born in 1813 and married in 1834.
[Note: Mrs. Leonard is confused about the relationship of Dr. Mount Johnson. His mother, Ara Conger, married Henry Johnson. His grandparents were: John Hendricks Conger and Nancy Grady and his great grandparents were Moses Conger and Miss Hendricks. This conclusion reached based on where Ara Conger's brother, Daniel McFarlane Conger, fits in the family tree. REH]

He mentioned visting the widow of his mother's [note listed in CFA I, p. 378, as g/mother's] brother, Daniel McFarlane Conger, living at Peoria, Illinois and his mother's only sister, Caroline Conger Wallace, who was buried in Lincoln, Ill. When the above letter was weitten from Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Johnson was 76 years of age.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 378 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-QUESTION: It is reported that he died in Harrison, OH. There are many places and townships named, Harrison, in the state of Ohio. It is not clear if the death was in the town of Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH.

Moses married Elizabeth MARSH, daughter of Mephiboseth MARSH and Unknown. Elizabeth was born about 1736.

+ 237 M i. Moses CONGER was born in 1765 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 8 Feb 1815 in Batavia, Genesee Co., NY at age 50.

+ 240 M iii. Daniel CONGER was born in 1789 in Pennsylvania, died on 15 Nov 1851 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1851 in Groesbeck, Hamilton Co., OH, Olive Branch Cemetery.

65. Esther CONGER was born about May 1734 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 19 Oct 1804 in Centre Co., PA about age 70.

General Notes:
Esther Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Mary Keziah Thorp

Problem: Was the date of death, 19 Oct 1804 at Centre Co., PA or as listed in CFA II, p. 364, 9 Oct 1804 at Penn's Valley, PA?

Esther married John LIVINGSTON, son of Daniel LIVINGSTON and Unknown, on 16 Jan 1756 in Middlesex Co., NJ. John was born in Dec 1729 in Penn Valley, Montgomery Co., PA and died in 1779 in Mt. Nittany, Centre Co., PA at age 50.

243 M i. Daniel LIVINGSTON was born on 12 Mar 1757 in New Jersey and died on 4 Jul 1838 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA at age 81.

244 M ii. David LIVINGSTON was born on 22 Sep 1759 in New Jersey and died about Mar 1789 in Centre Co., PA about age 29.

245 M iii. Robert LIVINGSTON was born on 24 Oct 1761 in New Jersey and died about Mar 1789 in Centre Co., PA about age 27.

246 F iv. Margaret LIVINGSTON was born on 6 Apr 1764 in New Jersey and died on 1 Jul 1817 in Centre Co., PA at age 53.

+ 247 M v. John LIVINGSTON was born on 17 Apr 1766 in Pennsylvania and died before 1849 in Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 248 M vi. James LIVINGSTON was born on 17 Apr 1768 in Pennsylvania and died between 1824 and 1829 in Centre Co., PA.

249 F vii. Isabella LIVINGSTON was born on 27 Jan 1771 in Pennsylvania and died between 1838 and 1841 in Centre Co., PA.

+ 250 M viii. William LIVINGSTON was born on 17 Apr 1773 in Pennsylvania and died in 1839 in Centre Co., PA at age 66.

251 F ix. Catherine LIVINGSTON was born on 30 Apr 1775 in Pennsylvania and died before 1844 in Centre Co., PA.

252 M x. Samuel LIVINGSTON was born about 17 May 1777 in Pennsylvania and died in Sep 1783 in Centre Co., PA about age 6.

70. Ruth CAWOOD was born between 1720 and 1730 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New Jersey.

Ruth married John ALWARD, son of John ALWARD and Anne FORD, on 9 Jan 1754 in New Jersey. John was born between 1724 and 1734 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 253 M i. Oswell ALWARD was born between 1760 and 1765 and died in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.

71. Rachel CAWOOD was born about 1722 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New Jersey.

Rachel married Samuel FORD, son of Oswald FORD and Unknown, on 23 Nov 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Samuel was born about 1705 and died in 1786 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 81.

Isabel married Ebenezar FORD in New Jersey. Ebenezar was born in 1739 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 15 Jul 1797 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 58, and was buried in Jul 1797 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ, Metuchen Cemetery.

+ 255 M ii. John FORD Captain was born on 26 Mar 1746 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 23 Feb 1823 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 76, and was buried in Feb 1823 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

76. Daniel CONGER was born between 1728 and 1730 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 May 1785 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Daniel Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Experience Foord

DEATH: "age 57 of Dropsey"
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 92 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Morristown, NJ and New Vernon

BIOGRAPHY: Daniel Conger served in the Revolution in Capt. Ballard's Company, 3rd Bn, Second Establishment, and in Captain Stillwell's Co., 4th Reg. of Hunterdon Militia. Jonas, [his son?] was a Private in the Revolution.

Deaths of Daniel and Mary are recorded in the Presbyterian and Baptist records of Morristown, NJ, published in 1806.

Children, Jonas, Benjamin, Zipporah and Abigail are mentioned in the will of the grandfather, Benjamin.

Maxine Leonard, believed that son, Benjamin, b. 1757, was married to Rachel Armstrong rather than Phoebe Armstrong. If it was Phoebe, she was his first wife and Rachel his second. [Note: She doesn't state how she arrived at this conclusion. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 92 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Daniel married Mary UNKNOWN about 1756 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Mary was born between 1729 and 1731 and died on 22 May 1777 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 256 M i. Benjamin CONGER was born in 1757 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 21 Dec 1841 in Cobb Co., GA at age 84.

257 M ii. Jonas CONGER was born between 1758 and 1760 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 2 Aug 1827.

+ 258 M iii. Jacob CONGER was born in 1760 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1803 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY at age 43.

259 F iv. Zipporah CONGER was born between 1760 and 1764 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

Zipporah married Jonathan JOHNSON on 21 Nov 1780. Jonathan was born about 1755.

+ 260 F v. Abigail CONGER was born between 1756 and 1766 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died about 1786.

77. Abigail CONGER was born about 1732 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 7 Dec 1810 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ about age 78.

General Notes:
Abigail Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Experience Foord

QUESTION: What does the place name, Morris Plains, have to do with the death of Abigail Conger Stiles?

Abigail married Simeon GOBLE, son of Robert GOBLE and Mary UNKNOWN, on 23 Feb 1749 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Simeon was born on 11 Mar 1726 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 8 Aug 1777 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ at age 51.

261 M i. Aaron GOBLE was born in 1751 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Feb 1802 at age 51.

262 M ii. Enoch GOBLE was born in 1754 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 2 Dec 1823 at age 69.

264 F iv. Martha GOBLE was born on 3 Jul 1760 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 30 May 1848 at age 87.

265 M v. Abner GOBLE was born on 27 Jun 1765 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1818 at age 53.

266 M vi. Silas GOBLE was born about 1768 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1837 about age 69.

267 M vii. Luther GOBLE was born on 24 May 1770 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 6 Jul 1833 at age 63.

268 M viii. Calvin GOBLE was born on 6 Mar 1773 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1805 at age 32.

Abigail next married Ebenezer STILES, son of Jonathan STILES and Elizabeth TAYLOR, on 4 May 1778. Ebenezer was born between 1726 and 1730 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

78. Benjamin CONGER was born between 1736 and 1738 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died before 1762.

81. Enoch CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1744 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 12 Dec 1801 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ at age 57.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Experience Foord

RESEARCHER: Sharon Reichert of California was interested in this line of the Conger family.

MILITARY: According to Sharon Reichert, Enoch Conger served in the Revolutionary War. [No source citation given.]

LEGAL_MATTER: Enoch Conger advertised in the New Jersey Gazette on 9 Sep 1778 that a strange bay mare had broken into his pasture in Morristown in June previous and requested the owner to come and take it away.
(Source: New Jersey Arch. 2nd Ser., Vol. 2, p. 415 - CFA I, p. 161)

CHILD-DEATH: From the Register of Deaths of Morristown, NJ, "A child of Enoch Conger died June 26, 1778" -- no age or name. (CFA I, p. 161)

PROBATE: The will of Enoch Conger (N.J. Wills Liber 39, p. 478) is dated at Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey, 9 Apr 1801 and was proved 21 Dec of the same year, a few days after his death.

To wife Susanah he left the usual one third of his moveable property and the use of one third of his real estate for the remainder of her life.

To son David he left the homestead farm, 90 acres and 5 1/2 acres in the great swamp, which was bought from Aaron Goble.

To son Enoch he left 7 pounds, the young man having had his share.

To daughter Nancy he left 100 pounds.

To daughter Theodosia Fairchild he left 30 pounds.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 161 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Enoch married Susanna WHITEHEAD on 14 Nov 1762 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Susanna was born about 1748.

+ 271 M i. David CONGER was born between 1760 and 1765 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 18 Sep 1842 in Dearborn Co., IN, and was buried in Sep 1842 in Hogan Hill.

+ 272 F ii. Theodosia CONGER was born about 1763 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 3 Dec 1814 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ about age 51.

82. Lydia CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1746 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 3 Oct 1823 at age 77.

General Notes:
Lydia Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Experience Foord

ERROR: Ancestral File lists her date of death as, 11 Dec 1765. This is an error. That is the date of her marriage, which is listed correctly in the same file.

COMMENT: Still single at the time her father's will was written in 1762.

Lydia married Henry GOBLE, son of Jonas GOBLE and Maliatiah TOWNE, on 11 Dec 1765 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Henry was born between 1740 and 1748 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 275 M i. Benoni GOBLE was born on 14 Jan 1778 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 26 Nov 1869 in Union Co., IN at age 91.

+ 276 M ii. Abner GOBLE was born on 3 Oct 1783 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 28 Oct 1851 at age 68, and was buried in Oct 1851 in Bath Twp., Franklin Co., IN, Bethlehem Cemetery.

277 M iii. Jacob GOBLE was born about 1785 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in Knightstown, Henry Co., IN.

+ 281 M i. Joseph STOLL was born on 24 Jun 1756 in Whitehouse, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died on 23 Jun 1845 in Ovid, Seneca Co., NY at age 88.

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