Descendants of

89. 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.

Johanna married Trustrum MANNING about Mar 1732 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Trustrum was born on 13 Dec 1710 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New Jersey.

282 M i. Joseph MANNING was born on 29 Dec 1733 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Joseph married Martha UNKNOWN about 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Martha was born in 1735 and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

283 M ii. John MANNING was born on 16 Oct 1739 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

John married Zerviah RANDOLPH on 21 Jan 1763 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Zerviah was born about 1745 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

284 M iii. Isaac MANNING was born about 1740 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Somerset Co., NJ.

285 M iv. Clarkson MANNING was born between 1742 and 1744 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Somerset Co., NJ.

286 M v. Isaac MANNING was born about 1742 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

90. 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.

Jeremiah married Martha DUNN on 18 Sep 1729 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Martha was born on 8 Jul 1709 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1759 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 50.

287 M i. Jeremiah DRAKE was born on 13 Jun 1730 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

289 M iii. Andrew DRAKE was born on 28 May 1734 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

290 M iv. Hugh DRAKE was born on 1 Sep 1737 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

291 F v. Ruth Dunham DRAKE was born about 1738 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

292 F vi. Martha DRAKE was born about 1740 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

91. 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.

George married Elizabeth RUTH about 1730 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born in 1712 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 15 Apr 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 56, and was buried in Apr 1768 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

George next married Elizabeth STELLE. Elizabeth was born on 3 Jan 1712 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 15 Apr 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 56.

294 F ii. Mary DRAKE was born on 12 May 1736 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH.

295 M iii. John DRAKE was born in 1744 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH and died on 17 Oct 1779 at age 35.

297 M v. George DRAKE was born in 1749 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH, died on 17 Nov 1832 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 83, and was buried in Nov 1832 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

George married Nancy RUNYON on 12 Sep 1791 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ. Nancy was born on 13 Jun 1766 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

George next married Ruth UNKNOWN. Ruth was born about 1713 and died on 13 Nov 1776 about age 63.

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

General Notes:
Mary Drake

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 19 Feb 1711 in Ancestral File; 19 Feb 1710 in CFA II, p. 295.

Mary married Gershom LEE in Feb 1731. Gershom was born between 1698 and 1700 in Carreckfergus, Antrim, Ireland and died between 1750 and 1754 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

298 M i. Gershom LEE was born in 1735 in Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in 1821 in Prestonville, Gallatin Co., KY at age 86.

Gershom married Rebecca HUNT in 1757. Rebecca was born in 1738 in Amwell Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in 1821 in Gallatin Co., KY at age 83.

299 M ii. Andrew LEE was born about 1745 in New Jersey, died on 30 Dec 1795 in Lee's Ferry, Edgefield Co., SC about age 50, and was buried in Dec 1795 in Edgefield Dist., Edgefield Co., SC.

Andrew married Nancy WILSON in 1774 in , 96th Dist., SC. Nancy was born on 8 Apr 1757 in Prince William Co., VA, died on 12 Nov 1818 in Leesville, Lexington Co., SC at age 61, and was buried in Nov 1818 in Edgefield Co., SC.

93. 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.

General Notes:
Edward Drake

CONFLICT-BIRTH: 6 Jan 1713 in Ancestral File; 16 Jan 1713 in CFA II, p. 295

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Sue Reddell lists, b. 16 Jan 1712/1713 in Piscataway, NJ.

CONFLICT-DEATH: Did he die at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ on an unknown date or Washington Valley, Somerset, NJ on 27 Sep 1776, listed by Sue Reddell?

CONFLICT-MARRIAGE: Sue Reddell lists, the marriage place as, Piscataway, Middlesew, NJ.

Edward married Mary VAIL, daughter of John VAIL and Martha RANDOLPH, on 27 Sep 1736 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born in 1719 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 27 Sep 1736 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 17.

302 F iii. Mary DRAKE was born on 30 Jun 1737 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

303 M iv. Joseph DRAKE was born on 16 Oct 1738 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 305 M vi. Andrew DRAKE was born on 10 Aug 1746 in Washington Valley, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 14 Aug 1827 in Scotch Plains, Union Co., NJ at age 81.

94. 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.

General Notes:
David Drake

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 15 Apr 1715 in Ancestral File; 24 Apr 1714 in CFA II, p. 295

David married Sarah CLAUSEN about 1739 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born between 1719 and 1721 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

306 F i. Susanna DRAKE was born on 18 Dec 1740 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

307 F ii. Sarah DRAKE was born on 1 Aug 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

95. 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.

General Notes:
Fitz Randolph Drake

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Ancestral File 1744; CFA II, p. 295 ABt. 1742

Fitz married Rachel DRAKE, daughter of Benjamin DRAKE and Mary RUNYON, between 1742 and 1744 in Hopewell Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ. Rachel was born in 1723 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ, died on 19 Jan 1811 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 88, and was buried in Jan 1811 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

308 M i. John DRAKE was born in 1744 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 17 Oct 1779 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 35, and was buried in Oct 1779 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

+ 309 F ii. Elizabeth DRAKE was born on 7 Aug 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died between 1791 and 1793 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

310 M iii. Andrew DRAKE was born on 19 Jul 1748 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

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

General Notes:
Susannah Drake

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 27 Jan 1722 in Ancestral File; 17 Jan 1721 in CFA II, p. 295.

Susannah married Isaac SMALLEY. Isaac was born on 17 Apr 1714 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 20 Mar 1781 in Loudoun Co., VA at age 66.

311 M i. Andrew SMALLEY was born on 29 Nov 1744 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA, died on 18 Nov 1832 in West Union, Adams Co., OH at age 87, and was buried in Nov 1832 in Jaybird, Adams Co., OH, Family Cemetery.

Andrew married Nancy Ann WILSON about 1765 in Loudoun Co., VA. Nancy was born in 1745 in Virginia, died in 1833 in Adams Co., OH at age 88, and was buried in 1833 in Jaybird, Adams Co., OH, Family Cemetery.

102. 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.

Grace married James MANNING II, son of James MANNING and Christiana LAING, about Jan 1730 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. James was born on 23 May 1700 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1749 in Essex Co., NJ at age 49.

+ 314 M iii. Jeremiah MANNING was born on 25 Mar 1736 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 10 Jun 1803 in Woodbridge Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1803 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

315 M iv. James Hilton MANNING III was born on 22 Oct 1738 and died on 29 Jul 1791 at age 52.

James married Margaret STITES, daughter of John STITES and Unknown, on 22 Mar 1763.

Enoch married Janet EDGAR, daughter of Alexander EDGAR and Unknown, in 1783.

114. 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.

Paul married Ann FITZ_RANDOLPH, daughter of Nathaniel FITZ_RANDOLPH and Rebekah MERSHON, on 16 Mar 1757 in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ. Ann was born on 7 May 1734 in Sassafras, Kent Co., MD and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

321 F i. Infant FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 28 Feb 1758 in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ and died on 28 Feb 1758 in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

322 M ii. Nathaniel FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 5 Mar 1759 in Plainfield, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

Nathaniel married Isabella UNKNOWN in 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Isabella was born on 24 Aug 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 323 M iii. Ichabod FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 19 Jul 1760 in Plainfield, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 29 Aug 1840 in Allegheny Co., PA at age 80.

324 F iv. Rebecca FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 26 Feb 1762 in So. Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

Rebecca married William SANDERSON in New Jersey. William was born about 1758 in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

325 F v. Sarah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 26 Apr 1763 in So. Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

326 F vi. Frances FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 17 Aug 1765 in So. Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

Frances married James FLEMING in 1793 in New Jersey. James was born about 1762 in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

327 M vii. Job FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 21 Oct 1766 in So. Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

Job married Mary DAVIDSON in 1792 in New Jersey. Mary was born about 1772 in So. Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

328 M viii. Ezekiel FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 11 Aug 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

329 M ix. Paul FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 8 Mar 1770 in Atkins River, , NC and died on 21 Dec 1835 in Atkins River, , NC at age 65.

Paul married Susanna FLEMING on 24 Nov 1796 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA. Susanna was born about 1772 in Pennsylvania.

Paul next married Sarah NESBIT on 25 Jun 1829. Sarah was born on 9 Nov 1790 in Pennsylvania and died on 16 Sep 1864 in Pennsylvania at age 73.

+ 330 M x. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 11 Sep 1771 in Atkins River, , NC and died about 1815 in Atkins River, , NC about age 44.

331 F xi. Ann Fleming FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 19 Aug 1773 in Atkins River, , NC and died in Atkins River, , NC.

332 M xii. John FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 3 Dec 1775 in Virginia and died in 1833 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA at age 58.

333 M xiii. Infant FITZ_RANDOLPH was born about 1777 in Harris's Ferry, Lancaster Co., PA and died about 1777 in Harris's Ferry, Lancaster Co., PA.

Samuel married Elinor UNKNOWN. Elinor was born about 1744 in Ridgefield Co., CT.

334 M i. John MORRIS was born on 18 Nov 1754 in Hartford, Burlington Co., NJ and died on 13 Dec 1819 at age 65.

336 F iii. Elizabeth Betsey MORRIS was born in 1757 in Hartford, Burlington Co., NJ and died on 2 May 1833 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 76.

Elizabeth married Caleb WHEELER on 23 Feb 1778. Caleb was born on 13 Mar 1750 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 28 May 1822 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 72.

118. 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.

Christiana married Isaac STELLE, son of Benjamin STELLE and Mercy HULL, on 22 Apr 1740 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Isaac was born on 6 Feb 1718 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Oct 1781 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 63, and was buried in Oct 1781 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 340 M iii. John STELLE was born about 1746 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1788 about age 42.

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

Benjamin married Elizabeth MANNING, daughter of Captain Nathaniel MANNING and Mary HARRIS, on 18 Dec 1753. Elizabeth was born on 7 Sep 1736 in New Jersey and died on 18 Jun 1777 at age 40.

+ 346 F i. Elizabeth SHOTWELL was born on 20 Sep 1761 in New Jersey and died on 9 Nov 1831 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 70.

125. 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.

Benjamin married Elizabeth HAYWOOD in 1750 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born about 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Benjamin next married Mary Elizabeth HAYWOOD on 26 May 1750 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born about 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died after 1780 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

347 M i. Reuben FITZ_RANDOLPH was born in 1751 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ.

348 F ii. Catherine FITZ_RANDOLPH was born between 1753 and 1765 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ.

349 F iii. Rachel FITZ_RANDOLPH was born between 1753 and 1765 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ.

350 F iv. Anne FITZ_RANDOLPH was born between 1753 and 1764 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ.

Anne married Jeremiah BENNETT on 26 Sep 1780 in Monmouth Co., NJ. Jeremiah was born before 1764.

351 M v. Moses FITZ_RANDOLPH was born between 1753 and 1765 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ.

352 M vi. Benjamin FITZ_RANDOLPH was born about 1755 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ, died on 20 Feb 1831 in Butler Co., OH about age 76, and was buried in Feb 1831 in Butler Co., OH, Line Farm Cemetery.

Benjamin married Esther WOODRUFF about 1770 in New Jersey. Esther was born about 1747 and died on 11 Aug 1820 in Butler Co., OH about age 73.

Benjamin next married Rachel UNKNOWN between 1821 and 1829. Rachel was born between 1760 and 1770 and died after 1830.

353 M vii. Reuben FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 28 Aug 1766 in Manahawkin, Monmouth Co., NJ.

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

General Notes:
Moses Randolph

PARENTS: Moses FitzRandolph and Rachel Hull

AKA: Born "Moses Fitz Randolph," he dropped the "Fitz".

NAME:
According to Sue Reddell, Moses Fitz Randolph dropped the "Fitz" because he was related to the King of England and wasn't a Loyalist. The King had sent Edmund Fitz Randolph, another relative of the King, to America to act as a spy for him. Moses died in 1776, possibly in the Revolutionary War. None of his children used the "Fitz," although some did use the initial "F." to signify it. The brothers of Moses and their childrn kept it. This use of the surname, Randolph, also results in confusion between them and the Randolph family of Virginia, which is of Scottish descent. [Note: No citations to sources provided. REH]

BIRTH-DEATH-CONFLICT: Also listed is, b. Abt. 1730, Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ and d. 9 Sep 1776, probably in New Jersey, by Sue Reddell.

CONFLICT-MARRIAGE: Sue Reddell lists the place of marriage as, Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

PROBATE:
Will was dated 9 Sep 1776. Inventory made and will proven on 28 Oct 1776.
(Source: Extracted from "Descendants of Edward Fitz Randolph and Elizabeth Blossom, 1630-1950," by Louise Aymer Christian and Howard Stelle Fitz Randolph)

Moses married Sarah STOUT, daughter of David STOUT and Elizabeth LARISON, on 26 May 1750 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born before 1734 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 357 M iv. David R. RANDOLPH was born on 6 May 1773 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ, died on 19 Dec 1856 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL at age 83, and was buried in Dec 1856 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

+ 359 M vi. Moses RANDOLPH was born on 16 May 1776 and died on 8 Apr 1854 in Warren Co., IL at age 77.

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

Thomas married Elizabeth DUNN, daughter of Jeremiah DUNN and Sarah HULL, on 27 May 1755 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born on 18 Jun 1735 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 26 May 1775 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 39.

360 F i. Sarah FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 1 Aug 1756 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 15 Jan 1817 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 60, and was buried in Jan 1817 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Sarah married Abraham DUNHAM about 1774 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Abraham was born on 19 May 1749 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 19 Feb 1826 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 76, and was buried in Feb 1826 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

362 F iii. Mary FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 11 Apr 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 11 Dec 1846 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1846 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

Mary married James MARTIN Sr., son of Humphrey MARTIN and Experience (Pyatt) PIATT, on 7 Jun 1780 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. James was born on 15 Sep 1758 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 25 Jul 1825 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in Jul 1825 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

365 F vi. Edith FITZ_RANDOLPH was born in 1774 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 17 Nov 1834 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 60, and was buried in Nov 1834 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Edith married Carman DUNN in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Carman was born in 1774 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 27 Jun 1834 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 60, and was buried in Jun 1834 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

139. 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.

Joseph married Sarah UNKNOWN about 1744 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born about 1726 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

366 M i. Joseph DRAKE was born on 5 Feb 1746 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died before 1753 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

367 M ii. Ephraim DRAKE was born on 31 Oct 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 21 Aug 1801 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 53, and was buried in Aug 1801 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

Ephraim married Rachel UNKNOWN about 1768 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Rachel was born in 1750 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 1 Oct 1816 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1816 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

368 M iii. Reuben DRAKE was born on 31 Oct 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Reuben married Sarah FITZ_RANDOLPH on 7 Jul 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born about 1751 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

369 M iv. Simeon DRAKE was born on 11 Aug 1749 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Simeon married Unknown UNKNOWN about 1770 in Middlesex Co., NJ. Unknown was born about 1751 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

370 M v. Emley DRAKE was born on 1 May 1751 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

371 F vi. Imla DRAKE was born on 1 May 1751 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

372 M vii. Joseph DRAKE was born on 15 Jun 1753 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Joseph married Miriam McPHERSON in New Jersey. Miriam was born about 1756 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Joseph next married Catherine UNKNOWN about 1754 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Catherine was born in 1725 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 4 Aug 1791 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in Aug 1791 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

373 F i. Martha DRAKE was born in 1755 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 28 Dec 1777 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 22, and was buried in Dec 1777 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

Martha married Henry Mc_CORMICK about 1775 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Henry was born about 1753 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

142. 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.

Experience married Humphrey MARTIN in 1756 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Humphrey was born on 31 Aug 1735 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 16 Apr 1805 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 69, and was buried in Apr 1805 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

374 M i. James MARTIN Sr. was born on 15 Sep 1758 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 25 Jul 1825 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in Jul 1825 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

James married Mary FITZ_RANDOLPH, daughter of Thomas FITZ_RANDOLPH and Elizabeth DUNN, on 7 Jun 1780 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born on 11 Apr 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 11 Dec 1846 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1846 in Samptown, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

+ 375 F ii. Eunice MARTIN was born on 9 Nov 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 14 Feb 1840 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 80.

376 M iii. Nathaniel MARTIN was born on 31 Aug 1762 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 17 Jun 1854 in Sussex Co., NJ at age 91.

Nathaniel married Philadelphia POTTER in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Philadelphia was born between 1763 and 1766 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1833 in Sussex Co., NJ.

377 F iv. Ruth MARTIN was born on 2 Mar 1764 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 13 Apr 1836 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 72.

378 M v. Ichabod MARTIN was born in 1765 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1806 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 41.

Ichabod married Sarah LAUGHLIN in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born about 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

379 F vi. Experience Cox MARTIN was born on 4 Mar 1767 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 5 Apr 1857 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 90.

Experience married John COX about 1785 in New Jersey. John was born about 1765 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

149. 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.

Jane married Abraham MUNDY about 1764 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Abraham was born in 1736 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 8 Mar 1811 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 75.

380 F i. Ruth MUNDY was born on 25 Jan 1765 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

381 M ii. Isaac MUNDY was born on 5 May 1766 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Isaac married Anna UNKNOWN about 1789 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Anna was born about 1774 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

382 F iii. Rachel MUNDY was born on 18 Feb 1769 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 4 Sep 1776 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 7, and was buried in Sep 1776 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist.

383 F iv. Mary MUNDY was born on 23 May 1771 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

384 F v. Asa MUNDY was born on 19 Aug 1773 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 20 Aug 1776 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 3.

385 F vi. Huldah MUNDY was born on 5 Mar 1775 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

386 M vii. Amos MUNDY was born on 30 Sep 1777 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 20 Feb 1781 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 3, and was buried in Feb 1781 in Middlesex Co., NJ, Baptist Cemetery.

387 M viii. James MUNDY was born on 10 Sep 1780 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

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

Hannah married Joseph DENNIS in 1750 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Joseph was born about 1732 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

388 M i. Joseph DENNIS was born about 1751 in Richland, Atlantic Co., NJ and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Joseph married Unknown UNKNOWN on 8 Nov 1787 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Unknown was born about 1753 in New Jersey and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

389 M ii. Ezicael DENNIS was born about 1758 in Richland, Atlantic Co., NJ and died after 1767 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Ezicael married Prudence UNKNOWN on 14 Aug 1783 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Prudence was born about 1763 in New Jersey and died after 14 Aug 1783 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

390 M iii. Jesse DENNIS was born about 1759 in Richland, Atlantic Co., NJ and died after 1787 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Jesse married Anne SCHOOLEY on 13 Dec 1781 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Anne was born about 1760 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died after 13 Sep 1781 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Jesse next married Martha Mc_COY on 12 Apr 1787 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Martha was born about 1763 and died after 1787 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

391 M iv. Lewis DENNIS was born on 22 Apr 1761 in Haycock Twp, Bucks, Pennsylvania and died after 1767 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Lewis married Mary DYER on 8 Mar 1787 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Mary was born between 1765 and 1767 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

392 F v. Sarah DENNIS was born about 1761 in Richland, Atlantic Co., NJ and died after 1767 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

393 F vi. Anne Vliet DENNIS was born about 1762 in Richland, Atlantic Co., NJ and died after 10 Sep 1789 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

Anne married Daniel WILLSON on 9 Nov 1780 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Daniel was born about 1755 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died after 9 Nov 1780 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

394 F vii. Hannah DENNIS was born about 1766 in Richland, Atlantic Co., NJ and died after 11 Jun 1767 in Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.

152. 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.

General Notes:
James Manning

SPOUSES-CONFLICT: Were his two wives: Sarah Ford and Mary Unknown or Mary Ford and Frances Moore?

James married Sarah FORD on 21 Mar 1752 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born about 1733 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

395 M i. Phineas MANNING Col. was born in 1754 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 30 Jun 1809 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 55, and was buried in Jun 1809 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Phineas married Ursula MANNING about 1778 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Ursula was born in 1760 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 23 Apr 1806 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 46.

James next married Mary UNKNOWN in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born in 1727 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 18 Jan 1786 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 59, and was buried in Jan 1786 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ, Metuchen Cemetery.

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

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

AKA: Lizzie Conger; Lizzie (Jane) Conger, CFA II, p. 328

BIRTH: A birth date of, Abt. 1742 has been listed. CFA II, p. 409 lists, what looks like, "b. @1728 NJ., d. 1796 Mecklenburg, NC" and states, "Lizzie's birthdate approximation differs from that given in her father's data on pg 282 CFA I. Evidently she was probably the first born." CFA II, p. 454 lists, b. Abt. 1742, NJ and d. 1796, Carrabus Co., NC [sic, Cabarrus Co., NC].

Elizabeth next married Zaccheus WILSON after 1766. Zaccheus was born in 1735 in Cumberland Co., PA and died in 1824 in Sumner Co., TN at age 89.

402 M v. Stephen WILSON was born on 26 Jun 1788 and died on 24 Aug 1849 at age 61.

154. 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.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

BIRTH-DEATH: Birth on 23 Jan 1732 and death on 8 Mar 1793 have also been reported. Ancestral File dates are 22 Jan 1732 - 8 May 1793.

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 22 Jan 1732, NJ, d. 7 May 1793, Rowan Co., NC (CFA I, p. 329)

CEMETERY: Conger Cemetery, Abbott's Creek, Rowan (now Davidson) Co., NC. The body of Jonathan Conger, son of John Conger, 2nd, lies in this graveyard. The following refers to this Jonathan Conger:

"While excavating the right of way of the south-bound railroad on the farm of Mr. H.L. Holmes in Healing Springs Township, this county [Rowan, now Davidson], Mr. A.K. Lookabill, who has employment on the new road, unearthed an ancient grave wherein reposed the remains of one, Jonathan Conger, so the inscription on the stone ran, who was among the early settlers on this section.

"The railroad will run directly through this graveyard, and it may be that other graves will be forced to give up their dead to the call of progress.

"This particular grave was six feed deep, with a vault of 3 1/2 feet. The bones were intact and properly arranged, with the arms, according to the old custom, parallel with the body, instead of crossed, as is the present day custom. The hair was well preserved, although the date of the stone stated the man died, May 7, 1793, more than 116 years ago. The date of his birth was given as Jan. 22, 1732, his age being 61 years, three months and sixteen days. On the stone also was his message from the 18th century to the 20th century railroad builders, whose surveyors had led them into the old-time burying ground:

"Remember, man, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I."
(Clipping from the Lexington Dispatch, Abt. 1909)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonathan married Euphemia ROSS, daughter of Isaac ROSS Sr. and Elizabeth FRAZER, about 1760. Euphemia was born on 15 Sep 1739 and died after 1802 in Logan Co., KY.

+ 405 M iii. Isaac CONGER was born about 1759 and died in 1842 in Mc Lean Co., IL about age 83.

+ 408 F vi. Zipporah CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1761 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 23 Nov 1833 in Madison Co., KY at age 72.

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

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 285, lists the birth place as, Rowan Co., NC. Robert Mark Conger lists, Woodbridge, NJ.

RECOLLECTIONS: John Conger, who married, Mary Ross, wrote a letter to his son, Isaac, dated 9 Apr 1798. Among Isaac Conger's papers was found a canceled note in favor of 'Joshua and Eli Conger, executors of John Conger, dec'd.' dated 30 March 1806. (CFA I, p. 285)

PROBATE: Smith County, Tennessee - Will Book 5, 1805, p. 14-16
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, I, John Conger of the province of Tennessee State which county seriously consider the uncertainty of human life and more particular I do not consider to continue long here on this side the grave though I am in proper mind and memory and declare this to be my last will and testament. Intending to dispose of my worldly goods and affairs before I am called hence and am no more.

FIRST, I most humbly recommend my sould to the great and almighty God who gave me my life and existence here and after death can make me happy with him forever more. I humbly acknowledge his justice in calling me hence for to fit me for a world of Spirit. I humbly beseech the Almighty God in and of his own good pleasure to prepare me for the time of my disolution and then take me to himself in the happiness and felicity which he has prepared for all them that love and fear His holy name, and as to my wordly affairs, I will and positively order all my just debts to be paid.

FIRST, I will and appoint Joshua Conger and Eli Conger, my two sons my first and my sole executor to manage what I leave behind when I am called hence and am not more to by desires.

FIRST, I desire that my property that can be best spared shall be sold to pay my debts,

SECONDLY, I desire that my wife Judith Conger shall have the homestead and twenty acres of land and the ax plows during her widowhood, three herd cattle, six hogs, one bed and furniture forever.

THIRDLY, I desire that my son Jonathan Conger shall have five shilings sterling as he has had one hundred acres of land, one cow, one mare, three sheep, one suit of clothes, one set of Joharrow Irons.

FOURTHLY, I desire that my daughter Elizabeth Cole have forty five acres of land, one bed, three sheep, one oven, one kettle.

FIFTHLY, I desire that my son Joshua Conger shall have fifty acres of land lying at the mouth of the creek joining to river and up the first branch above the mouth of the creek that runs into the creek and Joshua one bed, one oven, one mare, one cow, three sheep, one plow hoe, one set of Joharrow Irons.

SIXTHLY, I desire that my son Eli Conger shall have forty five acres of land and to be made equal with the rest.

SEVENTHLY, I desire that my daughter Jean Moor shall have forty five acres of land as she had the saddle and bed and there to be made equal with the rest.

EIGHTLY, I desire that my son Isaac Conger shall have forty five acres of land and one big coat after reducting that out to be made equal with the rest.

NINTHLY, I desire that my son Josiah Conger shall have forty five acres of land, as he has had one horse, one saddle, one bridle and saddle bags to be equal with the rest.

TENTHLY, I desire that my daughter Rosa Railsback shall have forty five acres of land and to be made equal to the rest, and

I John Conger do her in the presence of these testators do acknowledge this to be my last will and testiment [sic] intending where unto I set my hand and fix my seal this nineteenty day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five.
(Signed) John Conger (Seal). James Bailey (Jurat) Joshua Conger (Jurat).
[Note: The accounting of the Executors is included in CFA I, p. 286-287]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 286 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mary ROSS, daughter of Isaac ROSS and Jean BROWN, on 5 Jan 1769 in Rowan Co., NC. Mary was born on 28 Jan 1751 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Jan 1795 in Rowan Co., NC at age 43, and was buried in Jan 1795 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery 2.

+ 410 M i. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1770 in Rowan Co., NC and died after Mar 1823 in Claiborne Co., MS.

+ 411 F ii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1771 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 15 Sep 1842 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 70.

+ 412 M iii. Joshua CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1773 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Aug 1829 in Smith Co., TN at age 55, and was buried in Aug 1829 in Mt. Holley Cemetery.

+ 413 M iv. Eli CONGER was born about 1776 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 16 Jul 1851 in Butts Co., GA about age 75.

+ 414 F v. Jean CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1777 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 8 Nov 1846 at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1846 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

+ 415 M vi. Isaac CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1779 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 4 Mar 1857 at age 77.

+ 416 M vii. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1780 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 8 May 1846 in Preble Co., OH about age 65.

+ 417 F viii. Mary CONGER was born between 1782 and 1786 in Rowan Co., NC, died in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, and was buried in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, Shady Grove Cemetery.

+ 418 M ix. John B. CONGER was born about 1784 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1853 about age 69.

+ 419 F x. Hannah CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1787 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Mar 1851 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co., OH at age 63.

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

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

BIRTH: Abt. 1738; 1732-1792 (CFA II, p. 711)

Sarah married Josiah ROUNSAVAL about 1755 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. Josiah was born about 1734 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in Jul 1780 in Camden, Kershaw Co., SC about age 46.

+ 420 M i. Benjamin ROUNSAVALL was born in 1755 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1787 in Rowan Co., NC at age 32.

158. 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.

Hannah married Arthur Brown ROSS, son of Isaac ROSS Sr. and Jean BROWN, on 3 Jan 1769 in Rowan Co., NC. Arthur was born on 9 Aug 1746 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 3 Aug 1806 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS at age 59, and was buried in Aug 1806 in Beech Hill.

422 F ii. Sarah Conger ROSS was born on 23 Sep 1771 in Kershaw Co., SC and died on 11 Aug 1831 in Jefferson Co., MS at age 59.

+ 423 M iii. Ely Kershaw ROSS was born on 6 Oct 1773 in Kershaw Co., SC and died in Jan 1843 in Ouachita Parish, LA at age 69.

424 F iv. Abigail Gibson ROSS was born on 6 Nov 1775 in Kershaw Co., SC and died on 12 May 1807 at age 31.

426 M vi. Isaac Arthur Brown ROSS was born on 30 Apr 1782 in Kershaw Co., SC.

427 M vii. John Isaac Wayne ROSS was born on 4 Mar 1785 in Kershaw Co., SC and died on 5 Nov 1832 in Jefferson Co., MS at age 47.

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

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

RESEARCHER: Betty Sayer; 955 4th Street; New Martinsville, WV 26155; interest David Conger [Note: Did not supply information to the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.]

RESEARCHER: Mrs. Dortha Walters; RR1; Mystic, IA 52574; interest Enos Conger

RESEARCHER: Mr. Robert Ralph Guilinger, as of 1 Sep 1995; 14373 E. Marina Drive; Aurora, CO 80014.

RESEARCHER: Mrs. Joyce Elaine (Powell) Posey, as of 1995; 210 Chesterfield Circle; Dayton, OH 45431-1461.

RESEARCHER: Mrs. JoNelle Jean (Wagner) Linnaus, as of Nov 1995; 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701.

REFERENCE: "Conger History 1664-1941," compiled by Ethel C. Heagler, 1941, Broadlawn Farm, Cooksville, Illinois. Book located at the State Library of Ohio; 65 Front Street; Columbus, Ohio 43266-0334; Phone: 614-644-6966
(Reference furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)

REFERENCE: "The Conger Family of America," Vol. 1, 1972 & 2, indexed, by Maxine Crowell Leonard of Janesville, Iowa. [Note: Both volumes were used at the Library of Congress by REH in Sep 1995, Call Number: CS71.C7515 1972. Supposedly there are copies at the DAR Library in Washington, DC. The compiler's full name was Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard, which is only revealed by review of her families family group sheet information in Volume 1. REH]
(Reference furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHRISTENING: 12 Aug 1744 at the 1st Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, according to Ancestral File.

SPOUSE: David Conger, Sr. was the 2nd spouse of Mary (Darby) Green.

BIOGRAPHY:
It is thought that David Conger Sr. was married twice. There is a tradition to that effect and that he had a son, Ishmael, by the first marriage -- that he was only married about a year when his wife died. An Ishmael Conger does appear in the 1790 census of Washington county, PA, where Elias D. Conger and David Conger Jr. (his brother) settled in 1790. Elias D. and David Conger were half-brothers of Ishmael. CFA I, p. 98

MILITARY:
David died during the Revolutionary War, circumstances unknown. From the office of the Adjutant General in Trenton, NJ we find the following:
It is certified that the records of this office show that David Conger
served as a Private in Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia, received
certificate 1571 amounting to 28:8:2 for the depreciation of his
continental pay in Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia during the
Revolutionary War.

Any of his descendants are eligible for membership in the Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 99 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: David and John Conger were privates in the Revolutionary War from Middlesex county, New Jersey. [No source citation. REH] (CFA I, p. 328)

CENSUS: 1800, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., page 815
David Conger, males 2, 1, 0, 1, 0; females 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
CENSUS: 1810, page 703
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH-BURIAL-CONFLICT: According to David M. Dodd, he was buried at Dunn's Station, PA; Ancestral File lists, d. 1778 at Green [sic] Co., PA. Others have listed the date and place of death as, 1778, Middlesex Co., NJ.

CHILD: Ancestral File lists a child, Ishmael Conger, born Abt. 1761 at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. According to CFA II, p. 119, "An ISHMAEL CONGER was listed in the 1790 census of Washington county, PA. Speculation was that he may have been a s/o David 1741 and a wife before Mary Darby Green. The will for this man is under the name CONYERS. He died 8 July 1835. He mentioned his wife Mary, sons-in-law Jonathan Thomas and Henry Devore; also a grandson Ishmael Devore."

David married Mary DARBY, daughter of William DARBY and Mary UNKNOWN, in 1762 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born about 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1796 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA about age 54.

+ 428 M i. Elias Darby CONGER Sr. was born on 8 Jun 1763 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 13 Sep 1843 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH about age 80.

+ 429 M ii. David CONGER Jr. was born in 1767 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, Bates Fork Cemetery.

+ 430 F iii. Mary E. CONGER was born about 11 Oct 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about Feb 1831 in Monroe Co., OH about age 61.

161. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

MILITARY: David and John Conger were privates in the Revolutionary War from Middlesex county, New Jersey. [No source citation. REH] (CFA I, p. 328)

MILITARY: Revolutionary War soldier. Served as a Private in the Middlesex County Militia in New Jersey; stood in defense of the New Jersey frontiers in 1779.
(Source: CFA I, p. 288 & Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MARRIAGE: John Congar [sic] and Mary Dunham were married on 30 Mar 1768 at the Piscataway Baptist Church, Middlesex Co., NJ.
[Note: Listed twice under both the groom and bride's names.]
(Source: New Jersey Colonial Documents, Piscataway Baptist Church Marriage Records, p. 644 and 645 - furnished by Zeta Young to Robert Guilinger)

Problem: Was the date of marriage 30 May 1768 Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ or 30 Mar 1768 at Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ? See the above marriage extraction.

LAND: On 21 Jul 1772 he mortgaged to Elizabeth Guelett of Perth Amoy for 200 pounds, land lying at Bonhamtown. On 29 Mar 1788, John and his wife, mortgaged to Solomon Hunt 26 acres of land in Woodbridge next to Joseph and Matthew Freeman.

LEGAL_MATTER: Recorded his ear marks on 5 Sep 1780.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: In 1784 he was Town Assessor and the same year he was one of a committee of three appointed to audit the town records.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-EMIGRATION: John Conger and his widowed mother, Ann, joined the Woodbridge Church on 27 Aug 1786. John's wife, Mary, joined, 28 Oct 1786 and they moved to Metuchen shortly after that. CFA I, p. 288

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: John Conger was one of the first trustees of the Metuchen Church in October 1787. The Trustee's Book shows on 22 Apr 1792, Dr. Melachthon Freeman attended and produced a certificate of his being duly elected a Trustee in the room of John Conger, Esq. who hath moved away. (CFA I, p. 287)

LEGAL_MATTER: Supreme Court Case No. 6698, Middlesex County, shows that on the 2nd Tuesday in May 1792, David Dunham, Lewis Dunham, James Dunham and Andrew Kirkpatrick, Esq. Executors of Azariah Dunham, deceased, were summoned to appear before the court to answer suit of John Conger and Mary, his wife, on a plea of trespass. No particularts of this suit are to be found. CFA I, p. 287.

RESIDENCES: Cambridge, Washington Co., NY

PROBATE: The will of John Conger was dated at Cambridge, Washington county, New York, 12 Sep 1797. The will of his wife Mary [sic, doesn't make sense], to whom he left the use of most of his estate, for the bringing up of his children.

Son Azariah, to who the use and improvement of the other third of the farm, and one half of the old saw mill for the use of himself and family, for five years.

Daughter Rachel, sons Mordicai, Jonathan, John and David and daughters Anna Younglove, wife of Aaron Younglove, and Mary Conger. The will provides that Mordicai's share of the estate is to go to whichever brother or sister takes care of him for life, and if two or more do this, then the portion left to Mordicai to be divided among them. (Mordecai had smallpox and went blind at the age of two.)

The executors names were Mary Conger, son Azariah Conger, and friends Joseph Younglove and John McLean of Cambridge.

Will probated 20 Sep 1797.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 287 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Charles G.B. Conger stated that there was still a John Conger at Woodbridge [NJ] during the Revolutionary War, which was probably this John Conger. [No source citation for the following. REH]

"The British, in their retreating from Philadelphia and afterwards, played havoc with his belongings, drinking up four hogsheads of cider, on pipe of Endeirn, ten gallons of brandy, seven gallons of Jamaica spirits, one half barrel of cherry rum, and one third barrel of porter. Besides, they burned his barn and all his fencing, damaged his house, broke fifty panes of glass in his windows, and ripped up his wife's feather beds, scattering the good goose down to the winds of heaven."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 288 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY:
Buried in the same cemetery with Ann (Enyard) Conger are: [CFA I, does not list the cemetery name] John Conger, Esq., died 13 Sep 1797, age 54 years; Mary, his wife, died 2 Aug 1832, age 86 years; Polly, their daughter, wife of Sylvester Bessey, died 9 Mar 1810, age 23 years. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mary DUNHAM, daughter of Azariah DUNHAM and Mary FORD, on 30 Mar 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born in 1746 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 2 Aug 1832 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1832 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

431 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 432 M ii. Azariah CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1770 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Jan 1813 in Hamondsport, Steuben Co., NY at age 42, and was buried in Jan 1813 in Urbana, Steuben Co., NY, Pleasant Valley.

433 F iii. Nancy CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1773 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

434 M iv. Mordecai CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1775 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

435 F v. Rachel CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1777 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 436 M vi. Jonathan CONGER was born on 4 Jun 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New York.

437 M vii. John CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1781 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 10 Apr 1815 at age 33.

438 U viii. Infant CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1783 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1783.

+ 439 M ix. David CONGER was born about 25 Feb 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 24 Sep 1862 in Au Sable Forks, Essex/Clinton Co., NY about age 77.

440 F x. Mary CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1787 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Mar 1810 in Washington Co., NY at age 22, and was buried in Mar 1810 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

162. 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.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Abt. 1750; Abt. 1768 (CFA I, 360); Abt. 1745

PARENTS: "This Jonathan Conger cannot be identified. The only statistics say he was a carpenter from Pennsylvania, and his will was proved 11 Dec 1815."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 330-332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: He was "from Penn."

SPOUSE: Jonathan Conger was the 2nd spouse of Mary (Frederick) Glass.

COMMENT: May have been the Jonathan Conger who died in Pike Co., IN, and served in the Revolution. (CFA I, p. 328)

RECOLLECTIONS: Who was this Jonathan Conger?
Jonathan Conger and Joshua Harbin had a hunting camp on the White River, near Buena Visa, now Clay Township, Pike county, Indiana, and furnished the Fort at Vincennes with meat. He carried a "Seal" to George Rogers Clark at Kaskaska in 1780.

Jonathan Conger made a coffin for Sebastain Frederick, Sr., who was scalped in 1786, according to the Frederick Administration file in the Vincennes courthouse.

Mrs. Ruth Fish, treasurer of the DAR Vincennes (Ind.) Chapter, was instrumental in Jonathan Conger being recognized as a Patriot. On 3 May 1970 she wrote, "Thought you would like to know that there are 3 - DAR members in on the Jonathan Conger, Sr. of Gibson county, Ind. line. They are as follows: Sebastian Conger, from Wisconsin, just a new member 1970, Betsy Conger Davidson, wife of Joseph Davidson from Virginia, Matilda Davidson, dau-in-law of Jonathan Conger, Levi Conger - in process at Washington, D.C." Mrs. Fish resided at 1319 Vigo Street, Vincennes, Ind. 47591.

Jonathan Conger could have been the son of Jonathan Conger, b. Abt. 1710, whose birth was approximated as about 1745. This Jonathan and his two brothers, David, Abt. 1741, and John, Abt. 1743, all served in the Revolution from Middlesex county, New Jersey. There is no further record of this Jonathan, except he is mentioned in his father's will in 1779. His brother, David, died in 1778 and his widow and sons, Elias Darby Conger, 1773, and David Conger, 1767 moved to Pennsylvania in 1791. The descendants of Elias moved on to Dearborn county, Indiana. If he was this Jonathan, he may have preceeded his brothers to Pennsylvania, and his life as a hunter and soldier would account for marrying a widow later in life.

He could not have been the Jonathan Conger, Jr. in Rowan county, North Carolina in 1790, as Jonathan's first child was born in 1790 in Knox county, Indiana. Jonathan of Rowan county seems to have disappeared after 1790 but his brother, Isaac, settled in McLean county, Illinois.

Jonathan Conger, b. 1742, had a son, Jonathan, born about 1764, in Essex county, New Jersey, who moved to Philadelphia before 1822 -- after the death of Jonathan Conger of Indiana.

William Russell Conger of Dallas, Texas, wrote on 23 Aug 1969, "The Jonathan [Conger] of Pike county, Indiana is in my opinion a member of the German line around Philadelphia and the Palantine group started originally by Jacob. I can't see any of our line in western Ohio or Indiana prior to the migration into Monroe county, Ohio, nor did any of the group move down from the western reserve -- too many Indians."

(Jacob Conger of the Palatines arrived, 24 Aug 1728, on the "Mortonhouse" and settled around Philadelphia. However, no known descendants of this branch are in this book [CFA I]. Your compiler feels that Jonathan Conger of Indiana is Jonathan Conger from Middlesex county, New Jersey, but nothing can be proved at this time.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 331 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Will of Jonathan Conger recorded 11 Dec 1815, Will Book A, p. 293,
Gibson County Courthouse, Princeton, IN.

In the name of God, Amen, I Jonathon Conger of the county of Gibson Indiana Territory (part omitted) do make and ordain this my last will and testament.
To wit:

I give and bequeath to Mary, my beloved wife, her bed, bed-clothing, spinning wheels, riding-saddle, and the use of the loom to be found in the spinning truck and provision and one horse to ride during her dowry.

Second, I give to my well beloved son Sebastian Conger a tract of land that lies between Harbin's and Conger's Creek, I also constitute, make and ordain Samuel Marshall and Sebastian Conger sole executors of this my last will and testament.

Third, I give to my eldest and dearly beloved daughter, Sebra Catt, five dollars.

Fourth, I give to my well beloved daughter Hulda Conger her bed, bed-clothing, one cow and twenty dollars.

Fifth, I give to my well beloved son Levi Conger, the plantation the said Jonathon Conger lives on, one horse for his own property, one horse, three cows and one heifer, harness, hoes, harrows, etc. and whatever the executors think is sufficient to carry on his farming business without an impediment for four years - sixteen hundred weight of swine salted down for him and use of the family for one year, two swine of stock hogs and fifteen for the use of the family and reasonable quantity of corn and forage sufficient to feed his stock of this years growth, one stack and a half of wheat for the use of the family, one stack of oats of this years, flax and hemp, five acres of grain at the west end of the field, the household and kitchen furniture, except such as is heretofore exposed of, sugar-boilers sufficient to boil fifty gallons of water at one time.

This property I would wish to be inventory as soon as possible after my decease by my executors, the cartables excepted. The said Levi Conger is to support his mother according to what is written above in her name during her dowery and the three youngest children until they become sixteen years of age, if it is supposed by my executors and the community at large that said Levi Conger is running through what I have given him will not in a very short time be able to support his mother and sisters agreeable to what is written above that my executors shall take said property out of said Levi's hand and not return it without a great amendment, and if he does not mind that, then the property shall be divided amongst his three youngest sisters.

The swine that is not heretofore exposed of I would wish to be put up as soon as possible and fattened and sold by order of my executors, as soon as possible and the horned stock and all other property not heretofore exposed of to be sold at public auction and the proceeds to be divided between my four youngest daughters equally. Likewise the property I have given Levi for four years is to be divided between my four youngest daughters equally. If anyone of my children die without lawful heir the proceeds to be divided between my two youngest daughters.
(signed) Jonathon Conger
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 331-332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
The essay below, by Daniel Lockwood, explains how the family of Jonathan Conger and Mary (Frederick) Glass was linked to the family tree of John Belconger after the publication of Volume One of "The Conger Family of America."

Jonathan Conger born 1745 is a descendent of John Belconger and Mary Kelly.

John Belconger and Mary (Kelly) 5th child was John Conger.
John Conger b. 24 May 1674 m. Mary Tuttle.
John and Mary (Tuttle) Conger son Jonathan b. 1710 or 1716.
Jonathan m. Ann Engard.
Jonathan and Ann (Engard) Conger son Jonathan b. 1745 and d. 1815.

It is true that the exact place and date of his birth has not been determined.

The work done by Maxine Leonard, Mrs. Beulah M. Jackson of Miami FL (not a Conger, but a genealogist who worked with Mrs. Thompson); Mrs. Leona M. Robertson of Hazleton, IN (Leona May Frederick, b. 23 Sep 1907 who married Elrick H. Skidmore and Lee Robertson); and Mrs. Lesba Thompson determined that Jonathan, b. in 1745, was the son of Jonathan and Ann (Engard) Conger. This work was done after CFA I was published. These women researched court records and documents of PA and NJ and determined the parents of Jonathan. What records and documents they researched I don't know but when I talked to Maxine and Lesba on different occasions they both assured me that they were correct.

Mrs. Thompson, born 17 Aug 1912 at Evansville, IN, was married on 26 June 1933 to D.B. Thompson. She published, "Jonathan Conger of Knox and Gibson Counties and his Descendants," which lists about 1600 descendants. I am not aware of which libraries might have copies.

I remember Maxine Leonard telling me, almost in these words, "After years of searching records, documents, census, probate, church, family bibles, immigration, ship records at ports of entry, records in England, there is no doubt that Jonathan of Knox county, Indiana is the son of Jonathan and Ann Engard Conger."

[Extracted by Daniel Lockwood from the book of Mrs. Thompson.] Jonathan Conger migrated from PA where he was listed as a carpenter to Indiana sometime around 1774. In the Spring of 1778 Jonathan Conger and Joshua Harbin had a camp located a short distance above what is now Giro, Indiana, on the south side of White River. They were engaged as hunters, supplying fresh meat to Ft. Sackville, formerly Fort Vincent or Fort Vincennes, located in what was then a part of Great Britain's Province of Canada.

These two hunters were sympathetic to the cause of the American Colonists, and with the coming of George Rogers Clark, the conqueror of the Northwest, this sympathy became more evident. Jonathan Conger was so trusted that in 1780 he was selected by John Doge, then at Ft. Vincent, to carry to Col. Clark, then at Express Falls, Ohio his official seal.

Jonathan Conger was listed as a settler of Knox County, Indiana Territory, as early as 1780. His name is included in a roster of the militia at Vincennes, as returned by Major Francois Vigo, on 19 July 1790. The men listed on this roster saw service against the Indians through the campaign of Tippecanoe in 1811.
(Comment by Daniel Lockwood, "This battle is by far the most important battle as far as changing American History than any battle ever fought in America. If this battle had never been fought there is a good chance that the Civil War would never have occured, and if so it would have been pushed back to the late 1800's.")

Sometime in 1788/89, Jonathan Conger married the daughter of another Revolutionary patriot, Mary Frederick, widow of John Glass and the mother of two small sons. Her father, Sebastian Frederick, Sr., served as a Ranger on the Frontiers 1778-83, Washington County, PA. In 1785, after residence in Washington County, PA since about 1762, he migrated to Knox County, Indiana Territory, with his daughter, Mary. In 1786/87, he was scalped by Indians one night when he was guarding a sugar camp about six miles southeast of Vincennes.
[End of Daniel Lockwood extraction from the book of Mrs. Thompson.]
(Written by Daniel Bruce Lockwood, March 2000)

Jonathan married Mary FREDERICK, daughter of Sebastian FREDERICK and Unknown UNKNOWN. Mary died on 5 Nov 1846 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN and was buried in Nov 1846 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

+ 441 M i. Sebastian CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1790 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Sep 1845 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN at age 54, and was buried in Sep 1845 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

+ 442 F ii. Sebra Ann CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1792 in Knox Co., IN and died on 25 Sep 1875 in Gibson Co., IN at age 83.

+ 443 M iii. Levi CONGER was born about Apr 1793 in Knox Co., IN, died about 1839 about age 46, and was buried about 1839 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Conger Cemetery.

+ 444 F iv. Hulda CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1795 in Knox Co., IN and died on 31 Aug 1843 in Knox Co., IN at age 48.

+ 446 F vi. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1800 in Knox Co., IN, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Gibson Co., IN at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1872 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 447 F vii. Keturah CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1803 in Knox Co., IN, died on 31 Dec 1854 in Clay Co., IL at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1854 in Clay Co., IL, Mount Zion Cemetery.

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

General Notes:
John Sutton

CONFLICT-ERROR: The Ancestral File says he was born in Dobbs Co., NJ and the Ancestral File seems to speculate that his children were born in Dobbs Co., NC. The Ancestral File also lists the place of his marriage and Dobbs Co., NC. The 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas doesn't show a Dobbs Co. in either New Jersey or North Carolina. What happened to Dobbs County?

BIRTH: There is another John Sutton in the Ancestral File, listed in position to be a sibling of this John Sutton. His information: b. 16 Jan 1717, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died at the same place, with no death date given. Were there really 2 John Suttons or is this a conflict of birth date?

448 M i. Benjamin Oxley SUTTON was born about 1752 and died about 1790 about age 38.

449 M ii. Thomas SUTTON was born about 1754 and died about 1789 about age 35.

451 F iv. Sarah SUTTON was born about 1758, died about 1812 about age 54, and was buried about 1812 in Warren Co., NC.

452 M v. John SUTTON Jr. was born about 1760 and died about 1828 about age 68.

164. 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.

General Notes:
Aaron Sutton

DEATH: Jan/Feb 1778, CFA II, p. 435

CHILDREN: Listed according to Aaron's Will.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 435 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 456 M i. John SUTTON was born in 1738 in Peapack, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 21 Nov 1822 in Tewksbury Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 84.

+ 461 M i. James Harvey SUTTON was born in 1805 in New Jersey and died in 1884 in Richmond, Macomb Co., MI at age 79.

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

General Notes:
Elizabeth Sutton

QUESTION: Was her middle name really, Hayden, as listed in Ancestral File?
Or was this her married surname?

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Birth date has been listed as, Abt. 1736 at Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and in CFA II, p. 329, Abt. 1725 Piscataway, NJ, d. 1817 Morristown, NJ.

Elizabeth married Christopher HAYDEN, son of John HAYDEN and Priscilla WEBB, before 1753. Christopher was born on 18 Feb 1719 in Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA and died in 1805 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ at age 86.

462 F i. Rhoda HAYDEN was born on 31 Oct 1756 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ.

463 M ii. Nicodemus HAYDEN was born on 31 Oct 1756 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ.

+ 464 M iii. Christopher HAYDEN was born on 1 Mar 1756 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 22 Aug 1818 in Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH at age 62.

467 M vi. Samuel HAYDEN was born on 29 Jul 1774 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 29 Mar 1840 at age 65.

179. 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.

General Notes:
Rev. Isaac Sutton

QUESTION-CONFLICT: Who was the mother of this person. He is shown in the Ancestral File with father, David Sutton and two different mothers?

Problem: The date of death has been listed as, 1799 and in CFA II, p. 435, 1777/9.

Isaac married Rachel DOTY between 1750 and 1753 in Washington Valley, Morris Co., NJ. Rachel was born in 1735 in Somerset Co., NJ and died in 1799 in Union Co., PA at age 64.

472 M i. Jacob SUTTON was born between 1750 and 1753 in Pennsylvania and died in Union Twp., Fayette Co., PA.

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

Sarah married Isaac COX, son of Philip COX and Johanna TREMBLEY, in 1760. Isaac was born on 25 Jun 1743 in Somerset Co., NJ and died in 1838 in Lewis Co., VA at age 95.

+ 473 M i. Philip COX was born about 1763 and died on 29 Oct 1854 in Ritchie Co., VA about age 91.

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

+ 475 M ii. John Benjamin SUTTON was born on 10 Dec 1769 in New Jersey, died on 23 Aug 1854 in Linn, Osage Co., MO at age 84, and was buried in Aug 1854 in Linn, Osage Co., MO, Cadet Grave Yard.

183. 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.

John married Ruth STOUT from 1769 to 1770 in Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ. Ruth was born on 30 Sep 1733 in Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ and died in Kentucky.

482 M ii. John SUTTON was born on 15 Sep 1772 in Logan Co., KY and died on 21 Jun 1826 at age 53.

John married Mary DE_LOCHE in May 1794 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Mary was born on 6 Aug 1777 in Logan Co., KY and died on 9 Jul 1837 at age 59.

Rhoda married Unknown WILSON between 1796 and 1806. Unknown was born between 1770 and 1785 in New Jersey.

Catherine married Unknown PETTIS between 1798 and 1808. Unknown was born between 1770 and 1790 in New Jersey.

Isaac married Elizabeth JEFFRIES between 1798 and 1818. Elizabeth was born between 1778 and 1788 in New Jersey.

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

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

Abraham married Mary CHENOWITH on 23 Apr 1760 in Capon Valley, Frederick Co., VA. Mary was born on 22 Mar 1744 in Chenowith Manor, Baltimore Co., MD and died in Lone Pine, Washington Co., PA.

488 M i. David SUTTON was born on 15 Mar 1766 in Lone Pine, Washington Co., PA, died on 15 Aug 1845 in Jennings Twp., Fayette Co., IN at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1845 in Springersville, Fayette Co., IN.

David married Anchor FOX on 17 Feb 1788 in Amwell, Washington Co., PA. Anchor was born on 24 Aug 1722 in Amwell, Washington Co., PA, died on 11 Aug 1855 in Fayette Co., IN at age 132, and was buried in Aug 1855 in Springersville, Fayette Co., IN.

489 F ii. Sarah SUTTON was born on 12 Sep 1767 in Amwell, Washington Co., PA and died on 7 Jun 1850 at age 82.

188. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Conger and Joanna Crane

OCCUPATION: Shoemaker; Coaster and trader on the Hudson River; proprietor of a ferry at Newburgh, NY

EMIGRATION: Moved from Newark, NJ to New Windsor, NY about 1776

MILITARY: Served as a Pvt. in Capt. Hendrick Van Buren's Company of Col. Jonathan Hasbrough's Regt. of New York Militia.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 98 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Mary ELLISON in 1759. Mary was born on 15 Jun 1741 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in Aug 1820 in New Windsor, Orange Co., NY at age 79.

+ 491 M i. Joseph CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1761 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died about 17 Jul 1820 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ about age 59.

+ 492 M ii. Josiah CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1763 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 4 Jun 1832 at age 68.

494 M iv. Obediah CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1768 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 22 Sep 1848 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 80.

Obediah married Mary VAN_RIPER on 16 Oct 1802. Mary was born in 1773 and died on 17 Jan 1852 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 79.

+ 495 M v. Stephen Meeker CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1770 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 3 Oct 1837 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1837 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, 1st Presbyterian.

+ 496 F vi. Margaret CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1782 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 28 Mar 1851 in Wells Hollow, Bradford Co., PA at age 69, and was buried on 2 Apr 1851 in New Providence, Essex Co., NJ, Presbyterian Church.

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

+ 500 M iv. Samuel CONGER was born about 1773 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ and died on 5 May 1819 in Conn. Farms, , NJ about age 46.

+ 501 F v. Joanna CONGER was born about 1775 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1844 about age 69.

+ 502 M vi. Obediah CONGAR was born in Jul 1779 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 31 Dec 1824 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada at age 45.

General Notes:
Phoebe Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Conger and Joanna Crane

BIRTH-CONFLICT-QUESTION: 15 Jan 1742 is listed in Ancestral File, this is in conflict with the birth date of sibling, Jonathan Conger, 15 Jun 1742. Could they have been twins?

BIOGRAPHY: A Phoebe Conger, born 15 Jan 1742, died Feb 1770-. She married, Obediah Crane and had children, Joel Conger Crane and Joanna Crane. This indicates she must have been Samuel Conger's daughter. If so, she and Jonathan Conger were probably twins, born in June instead of January. (CFA I, p. 464)

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Conger and Joanna Crane

NAME-CONFLICT: Stephen (W?) Conger (CFA I, p. 473)

+ 507 F iii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 May 1774 and died on 21 Jan 1859 at age 84.

192. 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.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Conger and Joanna Crane

BIOGRAPHY: The following anecdote is told in Shaw's "<i>History of Essex and Hudson Counties</i>," Vol. 44.

"The Conger family was worthily represented in the army by Lt. Samuel Conger. The type of man the lieutenant was is revealed by an incident. When the war closed, the country considered the subject of bestowing pensions on its heros. Lt. Conger was asked if he wanted one. Promptly he replied, "No. I want no pension, at least not as long as I can shoot a shuttle."

He was a weaver by occupation and disdained to ask for government support.

Joshiah Beach was a weaver and farmer in Newark, [NJ], with a shop on Broadway, across from Samuel Conger, whose weaving shop was next door to the Bruen's cabinet making shop.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 454 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Elizabeth HAYS, daughter of David HAYS and Unknown, about 1777 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born about 1756 and died on 28 Jun 1794 about age 38.

Samuel next married Hannah HAYS, daughter of Samuel HAYS and Sarah BRUEN. Hannah was born on 5 Nov 1759 and died on 29 Dec 1851 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 92.

+ 512 M i. Samuel Hays CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1796 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 29 Jun 1872 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 75.

+ 513 M ii. Bruen Hays CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1796 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 2 Mar 1868 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 71.

193. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Dorcas Oliver

Problem: Was the date of death, 12 Apr 1792 or 13 Apr 1792? CFA I, lists both
dates.

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 20 Aug 1751 or as reported in the Higgins family genealogy, 25 Aug 1751?

PROBATE: David Conger was an heir to the estate of his grandfather, Dr. DeSigney. (CFA I, p. 97)

BIOGRAPHY: This branch of the Conger family were Tories. They were so dissatisfied with the result of the Revolution that the entire family removed to Ontario, Canada, with the exception of the oldest son, John, who removed to New York. It has been said that the property was confiscated, and this branch were the founders of the "Canadian" branch of the Conger family. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 97 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Last Will and Testament of David Conger
In the Name of God Amen. The tenth of Apriel in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two; I David Conger Seiner of Sophiasburg province of Quebec, yoman, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God for the same, and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die due 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 all; 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 the general Resurrection I shall receive the same agane 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 manner and form following: that is to Say:

In the first place I give and bequeath to Rachel my dearly beloved wife all my moveable estate; also I give to my son David Conger all that lot of land Number Seven; likewise I give to my two sons Peter Designea Conger and Stephen Conger; the lot of land number Eight being the home place to be equally devided between them two also I do give to my youngest son Willson Conger one lot of land Number Seven being in the Second concession and I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Rachel Conger and Peter DeSignea Conger sole executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this day and date above mentioned in the presents of us who has hereunto subscribed our names. Signed. Sealed. Published and declared by the above named David Conger Sen. to be his last will and Testament, in the presents of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, in the presence of the Testator. Augustus Spencer; Thomas Goldsmith, and Daniel Young.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 97-98 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LEGAL_MATTER: Piscataway Ear Marks: The mark of David Conger for his cattle, horses, sheep and swine is a A half crop the under side of the right and a slit in the top of the right the mark which was Daniel Waldrings. Entrd this 3rd day of May, 1744. (CFA I, p. 98)

CEMETERY: David's Epitaph
"Here lies the body of David Conger born in Piscataqua, state of New Jersey August 17, 1731, deceased in Hallowell April 12th 1792, aged 60 years 7 monts and 28 days. Turn--ye liberal souls who never--friendships name--who boast her blessings and who feel her flame, approach! For you the mourner reads this stone to sooth your sorrows and record his own." (CFA I, p., 97)

CONFLICT: The dates in the epitaph do not agree with the dates listed elsewhere in Conger research.

LAND: Be it remembered that on the sixteenth day of May eighteen hundred and twenty-three 1823 Stephen Conger and John Conger oldest son of David Conger junr (my brother) did agree both of them and did actually plant a red ceder post marked 7 & 8 as a monument or landmark between Lots 7 & 8, first concession North, of the Carrying place in Hallowell the ancient post being down but the place ascertained to our mutual satisfaction. Present when said post was planted: Stephen Conger, John Conger, David S. Conger, Benjamin Bristol, William Black (or Blaik) and Wilmet (Willson?) Conger.

To be also remembered on the nineteenth day of May 1823 a post was planted on the North side of Number 8 a red ceder post marked 8 & 9 by mutual consent of Stephen Conger and Thomas Goldsmith the then owners of said Lots 1st concession North of the Carrying Place Hallowell in presence of David Conger Goldsmith & David Stoddard Conger. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 97 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Also among the papers are a deed from David Conger Junior to Stephen Conger; a note for 50 pounds signed 22 Jul 1762, by David Conger (Senior) and Benjamin Fowler (or Foster) both of Piscataway; a deed from Peter DeSignea Conger to Stephen Conger; and a deed whereby one Thomas Munday sold, on behalf of David Conger (Senior) 9 1/4 acres of land in Piscataway. The deed refers to David Conger as being then resident in "the County of Ulster in the Highlands of York in the state of New York." It is dated June 10th 1784. David's deed to the land was dated August 28, 1759. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 98 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Rachel WILLSON on 20 Aug 1751 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Rachel was born on 25 Jan 1734 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 20 May 1817 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 83.

+ 515 F ii. Ascenath CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1756 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

+ 516 M iii. John CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1758 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 18 Nov 1825 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NJ at age 67.

+ 517 M iv. David CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1760 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 9 Jan 1816 at age 55.

+ 518 F v. Rachel CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1761 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

519 F vi. Sarah Ladner CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1764 in Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 23 Oct 1857 at age 93.

+ 520 F vii. Dorcas CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1767 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 25 May 1846 at age 78.

+ 521 M viii. Peter De_Signey CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1770 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1828 at age 58.

+ 522 M ix. Stephen CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1773 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 27 Apr 1826 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 53.

+ 523 F x. Mary CONGER was born on 24 May 1775 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 20 Apr 1865 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 89.

+ 524 M xi. Wilson Seymour CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1778 in Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 12 Aug 1843 at age 65.

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

195. 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.

General Notes:
Peter DeSigney Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Dorcas Oliver

PROBLEM: Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists a second wife for Peter DeSigney Conger. Her name is listed as, Nancy, born Abt. 1771, perhaps in Ont. Married in Ont. They had a daughter: Jane Stinson Conger, born 13 Feb 1793 at Fredericksburg, Lennox/Addington, Ont. Can this be proven? What evidence is there that Peter DeSigney Conger ever lived in Ontario, Canada?

In CFA I, p. 425 there is a second Peter DeSigney Conger listed, born 16 Jan 1770 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. He was the the nephew of Peter DeSignery Conger, b. 1737. The parents of the younger, Peter, were David Conger and Rachel Willson. The younger Peter married, Elizabeth Seymour and they had a child, Jane Stinson Conger, b. Abt. 1792, who married Moses White on 20 Mar 1810.

BIOGRAPHY: Tradition is that Peter DeSigney Conger, like his brother David, was also a Tory and that he was killed near his home during a battle which raged near the place. It is said that he left his house one evening and never returned. His son, David, later removed to Indiana, where he died after raising a large family.

Records of the Presbyterian Church, New Providence, NJ state, "Polly Crane Conger, daughter of DeSigney, baptized Jan. 19, 1785 'on his wife's account'." The entry is also made that Polly Crane Conger, an infant child of DeSigney Conger died Jan. 19, 1785.

The records further state that DeSigney Conger died Dec. 7, 1785. There were probably other children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 425 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Peter married Sarah CAMPBELL, daughter of John CAMPBELL and Unknown, in 1772 in New Jersey. Sarah was born on 26 May 1745 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

527 F i. Dorcas Oliver CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1773 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 528 M ii. David CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1776 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 30 May 1848 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH at age 72.

529 F iii. Polly Crane CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 19 Jan 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

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

General Notes:
Dorcas Oliver Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Dorcas Oliver

Problem: Was she born in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NY or Elizabethtown, Union Co., NJ? Both listed in CFA I.

Dorcas married Mathias BURNETT on 15 Nov 1762 in Westfield. Mathias was born on 15 Nov 1739 in Union Twp., Union Co., NJ and died on 29 Nov 1805 at age 66.

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

James married Martha CODDINGTON on 2 Sep 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Martha was born about 1741.

537 M i. Charles GILMAN was born on 22 Jan 1759 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

538 M ii. John GILMAN was born on 21 Aug 1760 in Bridgetown, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 21 Feb 1836 in Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY at age 75.

John married Isabel FITZRANDOLF on 21 Dec 1783 in Bridgetown, Middlesex Co., NJ. Isabel was born on 10 May 1764 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 28 Jul 1825 in Lindon, Cattaraugus Co., NY at age 61, and was buried in Jul 1825 in Lindon, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

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

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Sarah Tuttle

BIOGRAPHY:
Joseph Conger was the fifth signer of the Articles of Association of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of Pequannock Township, Morris county, New Jersey in May 1776. (New Jersey Archives, Vol. X, p. 717)

In 1784, he was one of the Proprietors of a school taught by George Harris, at Rockaway, Morris county, NJ. Among the scholars at this school were James and Rhoda Conger, childred of Joseph Conger. (History of Morris County, p. 340)

Joseph was a member of the Rockaway Church in 1779. Mrs. Leonard concludes that Rhoda was the child of Joseph's first wife, Rhoda.

He, without doubt, removed from Morris county to Knox county, Ohio prior to the death of his unmarried son, James, because had he been in New Jersery he would probably have probated the estate himself. [Note: No source citation for this conclusion.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 336 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN: Following were students for the year ending April 26, 1784: James Conger, Rhoda Conger. [Where?] (CFA I, p. 284)

BIOGRAPHY: At a town meeting of Pequannock Township, Joseph Conger was appointed to a committee of observation (to watch closely those actively favoring the cause of the King), June 4, 1804. (CFA I, p. 284)

RESIDENCES: Removed to Knox Co., OH

540 M i. James CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1775 and died in 1805 in New Jersey at age 30.

Joseph next married Sarah LAMPSON. Sarah was born on 10 Jan 1751 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Sep 1823 in Knox Co., OH at age 72.

541 F i. Rhoda CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1778 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 16 Sep 1821 at age 43.

Rhoda married William LEWIS, son of James LEWIS and Abigail DOUGLAS.

+ 542 F ii. Jane CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1782 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 8 Mar 1817 in Knox Co., OH at age 34.

+ 543 F iii. Hannah CONGER was born in 1785 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Jan 1851 in Knox Co., OH at age 66.

+ 544 M iv. Daniel CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1787 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Nov 1845 in Knox Co., OH at age 57.

+ 545 F v. Charlotte CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1790 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 29 May 1865 at age 74.

+ 546 M vi. Thomas CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1794 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 13 Jul 1849 in Morrow Co., OH at age 54.

202. 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.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Sarah Tuttle

MILITARY: Adjutant of the 1st North Carolina Bn from 1 Sep 1775 to 1 Jun 1778
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 722 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION-PUBLIC_SERVICE: Stephen Conger was appointed Judge for five year terms in: 1833, 1838, 1843. [Where?] (CFA I, p. 284)

DEATH: 18 Apr 1806, near Clarksville, TN
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 722 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Buried in country churchyard near Cumberland River.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 473 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CONFLICT:
Stephen W. Conger served in the Revolution from New Jersey, according to Stryker, "Jerseymen in the Revolution," p. 548, but nothing is given to indicate from what county he enlisted. This Stephen W. Conger was either the son of John Conger, b. 1724 or Hanover, Morris county, [NJ], or the son of Samuel Conger, b. 1715, as they were the only two Stephen Congers known of during that period.

[Researcher,] Charles Leslie Conger places this Stephen W. Conger as the son of Samuel.

Stephen Conger, son of John Conger, b. 1724, and Sarah Tuttle of Hanover, served in the Revolution in 1777 as a Private and Sergeant Major in the 1st North Carolina Continental Line, as was also Acting Adjutant. This is a matter of record in the War Department at Washington, DC, and Mrs. Geanie Perrin of New Orleans, LA has a membership in the DAR through this service. [Note: Mrs. Perrin's lineage doesn't appear to be listed in CFA I. REH]

After this North Carolina service, Stephen Conger returned to Morris county, New Jersey, where in 1781 he was a member of the Rockaway Presbyterian Church. There is a tradition among the descendants that he was married in New Jersey before his North Carolina service, but upon his return to New Jersey he did not live with his wife and there was no issue from this marriage. It is not known when or where he married, Pimina.

Stephen [Conger] was mentioned in the will of his father, from whom he received a legacy of thirty pounds. The only other mention we find of him in Morris county records is that on 26 Oct 1790 Stephen Conger of Hanover sold to Bernard Smith of Pequannock Twp., Morris county, a part of a tract of land that he had bought from Stephen Jackson, the remainder of which he had sold 7 Apr 1790 to brother, David Conger (Morris County, [NJ] Deeds). It was, perhaps, about this time the he returned to North Carolina.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 473-474 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: The account of Stephen Conger living in both New Jersey and North Carolina and moving back and forth between the two places, found on pages 473-474 of CFA I, is interesting and very unusual. It is unfortunate that little source citation was provided which would help in proving the conclusion that this was the same person. [REH]

+ 547 M i. James Bowers CONGER was born on 23 May 1792 in North Carolina and died on 7 Nov 1871 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 79.

+ 548 M ii. John CONGER Dr. was born on 15 Nov 1780 in New Jersey, died on 21 May 1865 in Callaway Co., MO at age 84, and was buried in May 1865 in Callaway Co., MO, Epperson Cemetery.

203. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Sarah Tuttle

MILITARY: John Conger, b. 1752 and his brother, Zenas, were members of Capt. Josiah Hall's Co. at Danville. (CFA I, p. 284)

MILITARY: John Conger served as a Private in the Morris county, [NJ] Militia during the Revolution (Stryker, page 548). (CFA I, p. 288)

COMMENT: His family was all born in Morris county, NJ. (CFA I, p. 288)

EMIGRATION: About 1805 he took his entire family to Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY, as in that year he relinquished his right of administration of the estate of his nephew, James Conger, of Morris county to Benjamin Lampson. James Conger was a son of Joseph Conger who had removed to Knox Co., OH.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 288 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Hanover, Morris Co., NJ; Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY

John married Sarah JONES in 1772 in Morris Co., NJ. Sarah was born on 30 May 1756 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 16 Sep 1807 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY at age 51.

+ 551 F i. Nancy CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1773 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 27 Apr 1861 at age 87.

+ 552 F ii. Phoebe CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1776 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died between 11 Sep 1858 and 1868 in Yates Center, Erie Co., NY.

+ 553 F iii. Electa CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1779 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 28 May 1853 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY at age 74.

554 M iv. Zenas CONGER was born in 1781 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 14 Mar 1846 in Yates Center, Orleans Co., NY at age 65.

+ 556 M vi. Elijah CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1786 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 18 Apr 1851 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1851 in Milan, Erie Co., OH.

204. 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.

General Notes:
Thomas Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Sarah Tuttle

MILITARY: Thomas Conger had no Revolutionary War record that we know of, the name not being mentioned by Stryker. (CFA I, p. 486)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Thomas Conger was a trustee in the Rockaway Presbyterian Church [Rockaway, NJ] during the years 1794-8, 1802-10, 1812-13 (History of Morris County, NJ, p. 340). He was also mentioned in Rockaway Records as being an Elder in the Presbyterian Church.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 487 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Said to have been a blacksmith, silversmith, and maker of edge tools. (CFA I, p. 487)

CHILD-QUESTION: Did Thomas Conger also have a daughter, Charity Conger, who married James Lockwood? (See CFA I, p. 112) She is not listed in the Thomas Conger family on p. 486 of CFA I.

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT:
On page 199, "Rockaway Records," it states that Thomas Conger married Lydia Beeman and that they had the following name children: Harriet born 1796, John P. born 1798, William born 1802, Phebe, born 1803, and Hannah born 1807. All of them were baptized in the Rockaway Presbyterian Church on 25 Apr 1809.

[Researcher] Charles Leslie Conger wrote, "We are certain, however, that the Rockaway Records are wrong in naming Lydia Conger as being the mother of the above named children of Thomas Conger."

"When the will of Thomas Conger, dated 18 September 1828, was drawn, he named his wife, Phebe Conger. We also find that Phebe Conger joined with her husband, Thomas Conger, in the execution of deeds in Morris county, [NJ] as early as the year 1800. Which, to the writer, is convincing proof that she, Phebe, not Lydia, was the mother of the previously named children of Thomas Conger."

"A great deal of study has been given to the apparent mix-up in the name of the wife of Thomas Conger. In the opinion of the writer, Thomas Conger married twice, and the name of the first wife was, Lydia Beeman, and that they married as early as 1780, and that they had children, David B. and Diadema, and perhaps others."

"Both David Conger, who married Hannah Lockwood, and Diadema Conger, who married Joel Brown, at Rockaway, Morris, NJ, 6 Jan 1810, were the only unidentified Congers of that period at Rockaway."

"It will be noted that his son, David B. and daughter, Diadema (Conger) Brown, are not mentioned in his will, nor are his daughters, Harriet and Phebe. It is certain that Harriet was living and was listed as a member of the Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, and she married a man named, Howell."

In later years an old family Bible [CFA I, does not state who owned the Bible], printed by Sage and Clough for William Durrell in 1803, verified that Thomas' first wife was Lydia Beaman [sic] and the second was Phoebe Pierson. The names and birthdates of children were given, but not mention of Charity [Conger], who married James Lockwood. Perhaps the reason David B. was not mentioned in the will was because he had removed to Mt. Clemmens, Michigan and the family didn't know how to reach him.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 486 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: In 1804, among those engaging to pay $2 quarterly for every child subscribed to the school were David and Thomas Conger. (History of Morris county, NJ, p. 340 - CFA I, p. 487)

BIOGRAPHY:
On January 26, 1813, funds subscribed to build a school in Rockaway: Thomas Conger, $10. He was a trustee of the Presbyterian Congregation.

Levi Styles went to Thomas Conger, a blacksmith at Rockaway, to get a scythe. He got one for which he paid $3, and Conger warranted it for six years; he used it every season for five years and then sold it for $2.50 (showing that in those early days there were workers who understood their business).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 284 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: The name of Thomas Conger appeared frequently in the Morris County, [NJ] Deed Records, usually in connection with transfers of land in Pequanach Township. He and his wife, Phebe, are mentioned in the year 1800, when they deeded some land to Gabriel Halsey of Southhampton, Long Island.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 486 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: His will, dated at Rockaway, [NJ], 18 Sep 1828, leaves the whole estate to his wife, Phebe; in case Phebe died before him, he left daughter, Hannah, $100 and the rest of his estate to sons, John and William. Executors of the estate were wife, Phebe, and sons, John P. and William. The will was proved 11 Jan 1833. (CFA I, p. 487)

Thomas married Lydia BEEMAN, daughter of David BEEMAN and Mary STANSBOROUGH. Lydia was born on 6 Apr 1759 and died on 6 Apr 1793 at age 34.

+ 557 M i. David Beeman CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1779 in Morris Co., NJ and died about 1839 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI about age 60.

+ 558 F ii. Sarah CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1781 and died about 1809 about age 28.

+ 561 F v. Diadema CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1787 in Morris Co., NJ and died about 1861 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI about age 74.

Thomas next married Phebe PIERSON. Phebe was born on 18 Nov 1765 and died on 22 Mar 1837 in Morris Co., NJ at age 71.

+ 563 M ii. John Pierson CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1798 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 565 M iv. William CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1802 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died about 15 Feb 1879 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ about age 77.

566 F v. Phebe CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1803 and died on 7 May 1831 at age 27.

567 F vi. Hannah CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1807 and died on 2 May 1832 at age 24.

207. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Sarah Tuttle

BIOGRAPHY: Among those engaging to pay $2 quarterly for every child subscribed to the school were David and Thomas Conger. (CFA I, p. 284)

CONFLICT:
There is no record of any military service performed by any David Conger from Morris county, New Jersey, in the Revolution that we have been able to find (1925?). We have been informed that the New Jersey Revolutionary War records, and some census records, were destroyed [when] burned by the British, when they captured the City of Washington in the War of 1812. However, the late Adjutant General Stryker of New Jersey, compiled a list of officers and men serving in the Revolution from New Jersey.

David Conger, son of John and Sarah Tuttle Conger, born in 1760, would have been rather young to be a Captain. Crayon states that he had no service in the Revolution, but that he was a Captain of militia on general graining days after the war.

Mrs. Louise Conger Dietrich has a DAR Lineage (Vol. 78, p. 156-157) traced to [a] David Conger who was a Private in the Middlesex County New Jersey Militia. Chances are that this is in error -- this was probably the David born about 1741, son of Jonathan and Ann Enyard Conger, who died during the Revolution in 1778. David, 1760, was living in Rockaway, NJ in 1793. (See David Conger, 1760 & Elizabeth Blue) [Note: As of November 1999, Richard E. Henthorn had been unable to find the lineage of Mrs. Louise Conger Dietrich in the CFAs.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 101 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE:
The will of David Conger of Hanover Twp., Morris county, New Jersey, carpenter, dated 16 Jan 1807 and probated 21 Feb 1807, leaves to wife, Elizabeth, the use of all of his estate, real and personal, provided that she take upon herself the care, expense, and trouble of bringing up and educating my small five daughters, until they are eighteen. The names of the children being: Mary, Emily, Delia, Cynthia and Elizabeth.

The will also mentions three daughters viz., Sally, Anne and Phebe, and forgives them "all that I have against them on my books."

None of the sons are mentioned in the will.

The executors were the wife, Elizabeth, and friend, Col. Joseph Jackson. The witnesses were Stephen Jackson and James Jackson.

The inventory taken 18 Feb 1807 by John Hinchman and Job Tallmage, showed a valuation of $435.50.

(Morris County, New Jersey Wills for 1803 to 1807)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 101-102 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIBLE:
The data comprising the names and births, deaths and marriages of the children of David and Elizabeth Ayres Conger was gathered from various sources in Morris county, New Jersey and elsewhere, but are fully corroberated by the family Bible of Judge Stephen Conger, purchased at Morristown, New Jersey in 1806 for $8.00.

Photostatic copies of the Bible pages were sent by Stephen H. Conger, 509 Sycamore Street, Weldon, NC 27890.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 475 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Elizabeth AYRES, daughter of Robert AYRES and Anna JACKSON, on 20 Sep 1780. Elizabeth was born on 22 Sep 1764 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 14 Aug 1822 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 57, and was buried in Aug 1822 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 568 M i. Abijah CONGER was born on 4 May 1782 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Feb 1866 at age 83.

+ 569 M ii. Stephen CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1783 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 4 Apr 1853 in Dover, Morris Co., NJ at age 69, and was buried in Apr 1853 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 570 M iii. John CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1785 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1862 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 77.

571 F iv. Sarah CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1786 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 6 Feb 1858 at age 71.

+ 573 F vi. Anna CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1788 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1877 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 88.

574 F vii. Phoebe CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1790 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Jan 1835 at age 44.

575 U viii. Zenas CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1792 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 30 Aug 1794 at age 2.

576 F ix. Betsey P. CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1793 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 22 Jan 1796 at age 2.

577 F x. Polly CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1796 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 18 Jun 1836 at age 40.

578 F xi. Abbey J. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1797 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Nov 1798.

+ 579 F xii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1799 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 23 May 1882 at age 82.

+ 580 F xiii. Emily CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1801 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 14 Mar 1882 in Monticello, Richmond Co., GA at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1882 in Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery.

581 F xiv. Delia CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1803 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Oct 1880 at age 77.

582 F xv. Cynthia CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1805 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 11 Jul 1845 at age 39.

210. 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.

General Notes:
Joel Conger

RESIDENCES: Lived and died in New Fairfield, CT.

EMIGRATION-CHILDREN: Some of his children went to Cincinnati, OH

BIRTH-MARRIAGE: "bp Sherman CT 17 Nov 1751, md 1775 at New Fairfield to Anna Hollister;" (CFA II, p. 720)

Joel married Anna HOLISTER on 2 Mar 1775. Anna died in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT.

583 F i. Thankful CONGER was born in 1775 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died in 1870 at age 95.

584 M ii. Joseph CONGER was born in Mar 1871 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

+ 585 M iii. William CONGER was born in May 1783 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died in 1844 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT at age 61.

586 F iv. Hannah CONGER was born in 1784 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

587 M v. Gideon CONGER was born in 1786 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 24 Apr 1800 at age 14.

+ 588 M vi. Joel CONGER was born about 1788 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died in Origonia, Warren Co., IL.

+ 589 F vii. Rebecca CONGER was born about 2 Apr 1790 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died about 1882 in Clinton Co., OH about age 92.

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

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Joanna (Hannah) Conger (CFA II, p. 720)

BIRTH-MARRIAGE: "bp 17 Nov 1751 Sherman, [CT] md 1769 at New F[air]F[ield] to John Sturdevant." (CFA II, p. 720)

BIOGRAPHY: Hannah (Conger) Durgy is said to have lived to be 103 years of age (Commemorative Biographical Record of Fairfield County, CT, p. 467). There is a death notice in the New Haven Palladium of January 28, 1862 (p. 948), included in the Hale Records at the Connecticut State Library which reports the death of Hannah Durgy, age 102, on January 17, 1862.
(Source: As of Jul 2000: http://www.barnum.org/fam02055.htm)

Hannah married John DURGY on 28 Dec 1784 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT. John was born in Wales and died in 1824 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

+ 590 M i. Francis J. DURGY was born about 1784 and died on 9 Aug 1867 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT about age 83.

+ 591 M ii. Joel J. DURGY was born about Mar 1790 and died on 11 Feb 1864 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT about age 73.

+ 592 M iii. John DURGY was born in 1791 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 20 Dec 1881 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT at age 90.

Hannah next married John STURDEVANT in 1769 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

213. 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.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

CHRISTENING: "bp 19 Jun 1758" (CFA II, p. 720)

MILITARY: Served as a Private in Capt. William Hubbell's Company of Col. David Waterbury's 5th Regt. Connecticut, 1775-1776.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BIOGRAPHY:
In 1776, Joseph Conger served as a Private in Capt. William Hubbell's company of Col. David Waterbury's Regt. of Conn. Volunteers, and may have served in other Connecticut forces. In the same company there was a Jesse Conger serving. He was probably the brother of Joseph, for whom there is no further record, unless he was the Jesse Conger who removed to Cincinnati, Ohio.

After his marriage to Phoebe Eggleston he apparently remained in that vicinity for some time. When the first U.S. Census was taken in 1790 he is shown as being the head of a family in Columbia, New York, at which time the family consisted of one male over 16, himself, three males under sixteen (Jesse, Abel and Parley), one female over sixteen, his wife.

He removed later to Stockwell, Oneida county, New York, where he died.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 336 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PENSION: Abstract of Pension S 9223, Joseph Conger
At Utica, Oneida county, New York, July 20, 1832, Joseph Conger aged 74, a resident of Sangerfield, Oneida county, New York stated taht he was born in 1758, at New Fairfield, Connecticut.

In the fall of 1775, while a resident of New Fairfield, Connecticut, he enlisted in Captain Gaylor Hubbell's Company, William Phelps, Lieutenant and spent the winter in New York where he was discharged. In April 1776 he again enlisted at New Fairfield, Connecticut for 6 months but was in a hospital in New York and being unable for duty was discharged.

In 1777 he was drafted in the Connectictu State Militia, Amos Hubbell, Lieutenant and went to Phillippes Patent of the Hudson River under Captain Hubbell and Lieutenant Phelps.

He lived in New Fairfield until after the war and then removed to Columbia county, New York, now the town of Ancram and resided there 12 years and then to Paris, Oneida county, New York. For the past 14 years he has resided at Sangerfield, Oneida county, New York.

Mercy Sturgis, of Clarendon, Orleans county, New York, aged 59, the 19th day of June last says, that she is the sister of Joseph Conger and lived in her father's family with him when he was in the war at New Fairfield, Connecticut and remembers that the came home sick.

Aaron Stafford, a farmer, residing 4 miles from Joseph Conger in Sangerfield, NY, was a character witness and stated that Joseph Conger was reputed to have been a Revolutionary soldier.

8 months, 14 days service allowed. $28.20 per annum. Certificate issued May 29, 1833 at Sangerfield, NY. $70.50 paid.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 336-337 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joseph married Phoebe EGGLESTON, daughter of Samuel EGGLESTON and Hester BUCK, in North East, Dutchess Co., NY. Phoebe was born on 24 Feb 1762 in North East, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 14 Apr 1833 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 71.

+ 593 M i. Jesse CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1784 in Dutchess Co., NY and died on 10 Apr 1866 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 81.

+ 594 M ii. Abel CONGER was born on 8 May 1786 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY and died on 27 Dec 1872 at age 86.

+ 595 M iii. Parley CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1788 in North East, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 6 May 1865 in Oneida Valley, , NY at age 76.

+ 599 M vii. Roswell CONGER was born on 21 Sep 1793 in Columbia Co., NY and died on 29 Dec 1865 in Oneida Co., NY at age 72.

+ 601 M ix. Elijah CONGER was born on 11 May 1798 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, died on 18 Jun 1871 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1871 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

+ 602 F x. Cynthia CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1800 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY and died on 7 Sep 1876 in Oneida Co., NY at age 76.

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

General Notes:
Ephraim Conger

CHRISTENING: "bp 23 Nov 1760" (CFA II, p. 720)

MILITARY: Ephraim Conger was a Private in Capt. Hubbell's company of 16th Reg Militia, commanded by Nehemiah Beardsley, Esq. Col., in an expedition to Fairfield, Norwalk, Stanford and New Fairfield, 1779 -- official certificate from Office of Adjutant General, Hartford Conn., p. 199 of Connecticut Rev. War & Lists.

MARRIAGE: 19 Apr 1787 to Experience Eastman at New Fairfield, CT (CFA II, p. 720)

EMIGRATION-LAND: Ephraim Conger and family removed from New Fairfield, CT about the year 1800 to the town of Paris, Oneida county, NY where he purchased land on 24 Jun 1800 from Cyrenias Hamlin and wife, Hannah, foe $225.00. On 15 Jun 1804 he sold part of this land to Ephraim Gates for the sum of $700.00. One 12 Jun 1809 he sold the balance of his land to Amos Town for the sum of $300.00.

It is thought that after the sale of the land that he removed further west to Attica, Genesee county, NY, where he died and that all of his family went with him.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 166 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ephraim married Experience EASTMAN, daughter of Phoebe HENDRICKS and Joseph EASTMAN, on 19 Apr 1787 in North East, Dutchess Co., NY. Experience was born about 1762 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

+ 605 M i. Hanford CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1787 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 28 Nov 1875 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 87.

+ 606 M ii. Ephraim CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1797 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 8 Aug 1847 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI at age 49.

+ 607 M iii. Amaziah CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1792 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT, died on 5 Jun 1868 at age 76, and was buried in Jun 1868 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI, Greenbush Cemetery.

608 F iv. Amanda CONGER was born about 1799 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

609 F v. Salina CONGER was born about 1801 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

610 F vi. Electa CONGER was born about 1803 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

General Notes:
Keziah Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington

COMMENT: Keziah is usually a female name. A U.S. Research bulletin lists the children of Keziah Conger and E. Hungerford, indicating that Keziah was a male. Perhaps this person was Hezekiah Conger, baptised 23 May 1753 in Elizabeth, NJ.
[Note: CFA I, doesn't seem to list the children of this couple. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 276 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH: 1752 by Charles G.B. Conger

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington

AKA: Polly (Mary) Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

221. 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.

General Notes:
Reuben Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington

MILITARY: Served as a Sgt. in Capt. John Van Weis' 3rd Rensselier Company of Gen. Schuyler's 1st Albany Regt., New York, 1776
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Problem: Was the date of death 7 Apr 1829 or 4 Jul 1820? Both dates listed, in CFA I. Ancestral File lists, 7 Apr 1828. Charles G.B. Conger lists, 7 Apr 1829.

MILITARY: Sergeant of Van Wie's Company (5th Rensselaerwyk) of Schuyler's (3d Albany Co.) Regiment, New York Troops. Revolutionary War. See p. 347, Vol. 1, Archives of New York. Per Charles G.B. Conger and CFA I, p. 433.

Reuben married Magdaline DE_VOE in 1780. Magdaline was born on 25 Dec 1759 and died on 28 Dec 1823 at age 64.

+ 628 F i. Lydia CONGER was born about 2 Nov 1782 in Canada and died on 3 Mar 1868 about age 85.

+ 629 M ii. Job CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1785 in New York, died on 2 Aug 1854 in Ira, Cayuga Co., NY at age 68, and was buried in Aug 1854 in Union Hill Cemetery.

+ 630 M iii. Benjamin CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1787 and died on 16 Apr 1865 in Albany Co., NY at age 78.

+ 631 M iv. David CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1790 in Berne Twp., Albany Co., NY and died on 24 Feb 1880 at age 89.

+ 632 F v. Esther CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1792 in Canada and died on 23 Dec 1838 at age 46.

+ 633 M vi. John CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1794 in Canada and died on 16 Aug 1872 at age 77.

+ 634 F vii. Paulina CONGER was born on 4 May 1798 in Canada and died on 11 Mar 1876 at age 77.

+ 635 F viii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1800 in Canada and died about 25 Apr 1877 about age 77.

636 M ix. Jotham CONGER was born on 17 May 1803 and died on 25 Jul 1837 at age 34.

222. 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.

General Notes:
Uzziah Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington

MILITARY: Served as a Corporal in Capt. Van Weis' 3rd & 5th Rensselier Company of Gen. Schuyler's 1st Albany Regt., New York, 1776-1783
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BIOGRAPHY: Uzziah Conger was born in Woodbridge, N.J., and with his father's family removed before the Revolution to New York, finally settling in Albany County. He served in the Revolution for some seven years, part of said service being as Corporal of 5th (Rensselaerwyck) Company (Vanwies) of the 3rd Albany County (Col. Philip Schuyler's) Regiment, New York Troops. See p. 347, Vol. 1, Archives of New York. He removed with his family after the Revolution to Cayuga County, New York, where he died at Cato. He was a Revolutionary pensioner.
(Source: Book of Charles G.B. Conger, p. 45)

BIOGRAPHY:
Uzziah Conger removed with his father's family from Rahway, NJ to Dutchess Co., New York about 1770, and finally settled in Albany county, NY.

He served in the Revolution for seven years, a part of said service being as corporal of Van Wie's Co. of 3rd Albany Co., Regiment Troops. He also served in the 5th Resselaerwyck Regt (Page 347, Vol. I., Archives of New York).

He removed with his family after the Revolution to Cayuga county, New York, where he died at Cato. He was a Revolutionary Pensioner.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 493 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-CHILDREN:
He was known as, Deacon Uzziah Conger, due to being a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.

A Presbyterian Church founded in 1836 at Meridan, NY was a branch of the Ira Hill Church founded in 1807.

In 1836, Nancy Ann Conger Bradt, Sabrina Conger Cogswell, Mary Conger Elwell and Lydia Conger Van Wie brought their certificates to the Meridan Church. They were daughters of Uzziah and Mary (Hungerford) [Conger].

Nancy was dismissed 17 Mar 1845; Mary dismissed 9 Jul 1837; Sabrina d. 1 Apr 1848. [What does the "d." abbreviation mean? REH] They are buried in the Meridan Cemetery.

The Ira Church ceased to function sometime about 1876. No records of that church have been found, but that Ira Church must have been the Presbyterian Church where the two Job Congers were deacons. There were two Job Congers living there in 1820, along with Uzziah, John, Benjamin, Hugh and William Conger. They all had families in the 1820 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 221 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-CEMETERY: Date of death, 12 Jul 1834, from the tombstone inscription at Ira Hill Cemetery, Cayuga Co., NY. (CFA II, p. 723)

Uzziah married Mary HUNGERFORD, daughter of Jonathan HUNGERFORD and Elizabeth BOALT, on 19 Jan 1780 in New York. Mary was born on 24 Nov 1762 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 22 Feb 1846 at age 83.

+ 637 M i. Job C. CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1780 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 15 Jun 1845 at age 64.

638 F ii. Elizabeth CONGER was born in 1783 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died in 1783 in Albany, Albany Co., NY.

+ 639 F iii. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1786 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 7 Feb 1870 at age 83.

+ 641 M v. Enoch CONGER Rev. was born on 15 Feb 1792 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 17 Apr 1872 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 80.

+ 642 F vi. Sabrina CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1794 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 2 Sep 1875 at age 81.

+ 643 F vii. Lucy CONGER was born on 20 Oct 1796 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 7 Nov 1847 at age 51.

+ 644 F viii. Mary CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1797 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died about 3 Jul 1878 about age 80.

+ 645 M ix. Silas CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1800 in Bethlehem, Albany Co., NY, died on 25 Nov 1869 at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1869 in Plymouth, , OH, Old Cemetery.

+ 646 F x. Lydia CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1802 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1848 at age 46.

223. 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.

General Notes:
James Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger & Lydia Coddington

MILITARY: James Conger served as a Private with Capt. John Van Wies (3d Rensselier) Co., Schuyler's 1st Albany Reg. N-Yr Troops, Rev. War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 251 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Van Wie's (3d Rensselaerwyk) Company, Schuyler's (1st Albany Co.) Regiment New York Troops, Revolutionary War. See p. 347, Vol. I, Archives of New York. Per Charles G.B. Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Albany.

James married Elizabeth Mc_NAB. Elizabeth was born in Dec 1769 and died on 17 Feb 1805 at age 35.

+ 647 F i. Margaret CONGER was born about 1786 and died in 1872 about age 86.

+ 648 M ii. William CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1788 and died on 30 Sep 1871 at age 83.

+ 649 M iii. Uzziah CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1789 in Heidleburg, Albany Co., NY, died on 13 Mar 1864 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1864 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, Hope Cemetery.

+ 651 M v. Hugh CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1796 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY and died on 31 Mar 1848 at age 52.

+ 653 M vii. Christian CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1805 and died on 28 Feb 1864 at age 59.

General Notes:
Nancy Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington

BIRTH: 1763 by Charles G.B. Conger

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

William married Margaret Mc_NAB in 1791. Margaret was born on 26 Oct 1772 and died on 10 May 1850 at age 77.

Kate married Russell MILLER on 27 Jan 1813. Russell was born on 10 Sep 1792 and died on 6 Jul 1830 at age 37.

+ 665 F iii. Nancy CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1796 and died on 11 Apr 1868 at age 72.

+ 666 M iv. William CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1798 and died on 5 Oct 1869 at age 71.

668 F vi. Margaret CONGER was born in Feb 1801 and died in Dec 1880 at age 79.

+ 669 M vii. Hugh CONGER was born between 30 Mar 1802 and 1804 and died on 29 Nov 1869.

+ 670 M viii. John CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1806 and died on 25 Mar 1874 at age 67.

+ 671 M ix. David CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1809 and died on 4 Jul 1876 at age 67.

+ 673 F xi. Katherine CONGER was born about 27 Apr 1813 and died on 21 Jan 1882 about age 68.

227. 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.

General Notes:
Job Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1794, Hinesburg, VT

CENSUS: 1800, in St. Albans, VT

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Some time around 1811, Job Conger became a Methodist class leader in the St. Albans, VT area and held the position for many years.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)

Problem: Was the date of death 3 Nov 1827 or 8 Nov 1827? Both dates listed in CFA I. Harold Murton Hyde lists, 2 Nov 1827 at St. Albans, VT, buried at Milton, VT.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Job Conger was named as one of the executors of his father's will, dated 19 Feb 1777. In 1778 a roll of the Freemen of Danby was placed on the Town Records and in this list we find the name of Job Conger and his brother Enoch Conger.

Wiliams' "History and Map of Danby", page 129, states that Job Conger, whose name appears on the roll of 1778, settled on a farm in Danby, and that he was a brother of Enoch and Gershom Conger, but the latter is not listed as a son of Job.

An old land lease, now in the possession of William Pierce Conger of Burlington VT, is a rather interesting document. This lease was from Len Allen to Asa Weyman of Georgia, Vt., for lot 50 in the town of St. Albans, Chittenden County, VT, dated 15 Nov 1788 at "One Barleycorn for each acre the first four years; then three pence per acre per year, increasing one penny per acre per year until the amount was 9 pence per acre; then 9 pence per acre in perpetuity. All taxes to be paid by lessee."

This lease was transferred to Joseph Kellogg, no date. And transferred by him to John Kellogg, 20 Apr 1791, who in turn transferred it to Job Conger and Samuel Niles, no date. On 8 Feb 1796 Samuel Niles sold his interest in the lease to Job Conger for 60 pounds lawful money. This sale and transfer was witnessed by Potter and Noel Conger sons of Job Conger.

On 13 Dec 1821 Job Conger transferred this lease to his son Reuben Conger for one dollar love and affection, reserving the right of firewood and pasture, to himself and wife.

Abel and Oliver Conger signed quit claim deeds for 1/2 of property inheritance after Job's death. Abel's was dated 14 Feb 1829 at St. Albans, Vt, stating his residence as Bangor, Franklin County, NY Oliver's was dated 24 Dec 1828 in St. Albans, residence Bangor, also.

Achsah Conger and husband, Jacob Beeman are buried at Hinsdillville Cemetery in Bennington, VT. Jacob died 15 Feb 1868, age 88.

Robah Potter was the daughter of Capt Oliver Potter of Danby who commanded a company in Col Seth Warner's Regiment in an expedition sent by the Colonies against Canada in 1775.

The following story was compiled by Marion Conger Barton:

All three brothers, Job (1751-1827), Gershom (1767-1837) and Asher (1761-1813) Conger took part in the Revolutionary War. They served in Captain Stephen Calkin's Co. in Col Ira Allen's Regiment in Oct 1780, with Gershom and Asher serving in Captain Ebenezer White's Co in Col Ira Allen's Regiment of Milita at Castleton in Oct 1771. Most of the service seen by Vermonters in the Revolutionary War was for short periods of time - when there was a definite task to be performed or when danger threatened. Then they were discharged so they could go home and look after their families and work their farms. By law the militia could be called into service at any time.

In September 1778 the New York Congress had ordered the purchase of coarse green cloth in order to provide a coat for each member of the regiment of Green Mountain Boys with red cloth for facings, and to procure two hundred twenty-five coats of a large size. (From Crockett's History of Vermont Vol 1).

Their rate of pay was 2 pounds per month with travel rate at four pence per mile. In 1785 or 1786 American money was based on the decimal system but everyone was so accustomed to thinking in terms of pounds, shillings, and pence it couldn't be changed over-night. Vermont coined her own money from 1785 to 1788.

Job and Robah moved to St. Albans in 1800 via Plattsburg, NY. They and their children were in the St. Albans census in 1800. Job was on the Grand List for $248.75 - improved land being assessed at $1.75 an acre and polls at $20. Militia and calvary horses were exempt. A military troop of horses came into being soon after 1800 and was kept up until 1828, the year after Job died.

Only the officers wore uniforms. They cut dashing figures in a yellow cap with gold band and red feather, red flannel jacket, and yellow breeches. Captain Jason Kellog Conger, Potter's son, was one of these officers. Later on he served on the Northern Frontier in Jan and Feb of 1838. By 1828 with a population of 2400, three companies were maintained. Every man 18 years of age had to obey the warning by being present and armed in some way - guns, poles, whip stocks or ax-halves. Many brought codfish bound to their knapsacks for lunch. They engaged in sham fights to be prepared in case of the real thing.
(From "A Centennial History of St. Albans," by H.K. Adams)

When Job died 3 Nov 1827 age 73, he was probably taken to the cemetery in a lumber wagon since there were no hearses until 1840. I wonder if the early custom of the 'tolling bell' was followed: three times three for a man, two times three for a woman and two times two for a child. The bell afterwards would toll the age, with the belfry window opened toward that part of the town from which the death came. (H.K. Adams)

Soon after Job's death, Robah went to live with her daughter, Sophia Webb, in Montana, where she died 2 Dec 1834.

The friendly relations that characterized the lives and dealings of the people in Northern Vermont and above the border in Canada didn't extend to or exist between the two governments. Great Britain was jealous of the rapid growth of strength and power in the US and committed many offensive acts-among which was searching American vessels and under the guise of claiming the personnel on board to be subjects of the King, forced them into service of Great Britain, even against well established proof of their identity. This resulted in an Embargo Act March 12, 1808, prohibiting commercial intercourse with Great Britain and her dependencies. This worked a particular hardship on Northern Vermonters who depended largely on this trade. As a result there was extensive smuggling carried on. Georgia became known as "Hell's Gate" among the smugglers. On one occasion intelligence reached customs officers in Georgia that a gang of smugglers would attempt to pass through during the night, A group including Potter and Reuben Conger, had assembled at a Mr. Blodgett's house about one half mile south of the town line on the main road from St. Alabans to Georgia to intercept and overhaul them.

A large party of "diversionists" gathered at the tavern about one mile south of St. Albans to distract government officers so the smugglers could get by on the other route. The government party, seeing themselves badly outnumbered, kept quiet but that didn't satisfy the raiders. They beat Blodgett up badly, bound the Congers hand and foot, piled them into a wagon and started on their way. After a few anxious hours when they were taken across the river at Hyde's Ferry they were finally rescued by the Post party.

The Conger family was destined to become inter-related to the Post family by marriage at a little later date.
(From "History of Franklin & Grand Isle Counties," by Aldrich and Hemenway's "Gazetteer")

Some time around 1811, Job Conger became the Methodist class leader in the St. Albans area, an appointment held for many years, holding the meetings in the home in the winter and the barn in summer. This was about a mile west of the town.

Two of his sons-in-law were prominent Methodist preachers in Vermont - John B. Stratton, Lorinda's husband, traveled the St. Albans circuit in 1812. He served many areas since, at that time, rules governing Methodist itinerancy required, "That the minister be appointed but one year at a time and in no case to exceed two years in succession at the same place." He was presiding elder of the Burlington district, and appointment on the St. Albans circuit in 1818, and became presiding elder of what was then called the Champlain district embracing all western Vermont and much more in 1823. The residence of the presiding elder of the Champlain District became Charlotte in 1819 and Rev. Stratton resided there at some time between 1819 and when the parsonage burned in 1830.

A note from Mt. Holly in 1824 states "the church has been favored with the labor of many able and talented preachers, among whom may be named such men as John B. Stratton-". Rev. Jacob Beeman, Achsah's husband, is mentioned frequently and favorably in the reports of circuit preachers. A class in Bristol united with a class in Monkton and in 1813 a class was formed at the village of Bristol with Jacob Beeman holding the first quarterly meeting when in charge of the Charlotte Circuit in 1816. A temperance meeting in Feb 21, 1842, addressed by Rev. Beeman resulted in 20 names obtained, pledging abstinence.

No doubt it was through visiting her sisters' families when they lived in the parsonage at Charlotte that Sophia met her future husband, Daniel Webb.

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In the cold year of 1816 (frost every month) a number of inhabitants of St. Albans clubbed together and sent Pierpont Brigham to Chambly in Canada to purchase a sloop load of wheat. This was delivered to St. Albans Bay at a cost of $2.50 per bushel. In 1817 seed corn sold in St. Albans at $4.00 a bushel; flour imported from Troy and Montreal sold at $15.00 to $17.00 a barrel.

The cold season gave a great impetus to the spirit of emigration to the milder climate of the west, and a number removed to the "new" state of Ohio. Emigration progressed to such an extent that during the decade ending in 1820 the population increased by 27.

Pierpont Brigham, Louisa Conger's husband, and Richard Sackett, Keziah Conger's husband, both privates, saw action at the battle of Plattsburgh Sep 11, 1814. The battle could be seen from Aldis Hill in St. Albans.

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Recorded in St. Albans are quit-claims deeds - one dated 2 Feb 1829, from the widow Robah (Potter) Conger, to Potter's son John, for her widow's third of Job's estate in the amount of $200.00 in four notes of $50.00 each. The other two are for one twelfth of the remainder of the estate at $33.00 and the relinquishment of any share in Robah's third. Signed by son, Abel Conger, of Bangor, 24 Dec 1828, recorded at St. Albans, VT.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde - also in CFA I, p. 276-278)

Job married Robah POTTER, daughter of Oliver POTTER Capt. and Mary COLVIN, in 1775. Robah was born on 11 Apr 1759 in Coventry, Kent Co., RI, died on 2 Dec 1834 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 75, and was buried in Dec 1834 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT, Barnamtown Cemetery.

+ 677 M i. Potter CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1777 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 7 Jul 1820 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 43.

+ 678 M ii. Noel CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1780 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 13 Sep 1833 in Morristown, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 53.

+ 679 F iii. Keziah CONGER was born in 1781 and died on 8 Apr 1842 at age 61.

+ 680 M iv. Abel CONGER was born on 10 May 1783 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 5 Jul 1852 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 69.

+ 681 F v. Susan CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1784 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in Sep 1860 at age 76.

+ 682 F vi. Mary CONGER was born on 5 May 1785 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 30 Jul 1828 at age 43, and was buried in Jul 1828 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT, Barnamtown Cemetery.

+ 683 M vii. Oliver CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1789 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 18 Aug 1849 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 60.

+ 684 M viii. Reuben CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1790 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 3 Oct 1837 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 47, and was buried in Oct 1837 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 685 F ix. Louisa CONGER was born on 25 May 1792 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 30 Sep 1832 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 40, and was buried in Sep 1832 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Bay Cemetery.

686 F x. Achsah CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1794 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 23 Nov 1844 at age 50, and was buried in Nov 1844 in Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Hinsdillville Cemetery.

Achsah married Jacob BEEMAN Rev. Jacob was born about 1780, died on 15 Feb 1868 about age 88, and was buried in Feb 1868 in Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Hinsdillville Cemetery.

+ 688 F xii. Phoebe CONGER was born between 9 Jul 1789 and 1798 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 9 Dec 1828, and was buried in Dec 1828 in Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 689 F xiii. Sophia CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1800 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 13 Mar 1887 at age 86.

228. 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.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1794, Danby, VT

PROBATE: Enoch Conger was named as one of the executors of his father's will, dated 19 Feb 1777. He sold his interest in his father and mother's estate to his brother, Coddington Conger, on 5 Jul 1794. (CFA I, p. 160)

BIOGRAPHY: William's "History and Map of Danby," mentions Enoch Conger as follows (page 129):
"Enoch Conger settled on the farm now occupied by Isaac Kelley. He built the present dwelling house in 1812. He was twice married, first to Ruth, daughter of David Irish, and second to Hannah Kelley. Although obliged to overcom the hardships and privation incident to all new settlements, by great industry and personal endurance he succeeded in establishing a pleasant home here, and became a man of considerable influence. He joined the Quaker Church, then quite numerous, and in 1820 removed to the north part of the state.

His children were: David, Noah, Hiram, and Lydia. David married Rachel, daughter of Isaac Wilbur and removed to Collins, New York.

The Quaker Church was organized by the first settlers, at an early date. And for some time, the meetings were held in a log house 'which stood on a hill.' In 1785, the first Quaker Church was erected. And among the list of early members of the society is the name of Enoch Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 160 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN: It is thought that Enoch Conger had other children, as a Freelove Conger witnessed a deed. (CFA I, p. 160)

MARRIAGE: His second wife was Hannah Kelley of Danby, of whom we have no record, and apparently there was no issue from this marriage. (CFA I, p. 160)

EMIGRATION: About 1820, Enoch removed to Hinesburg, Chittenden, Vermont, where he died 5 Dec 1826. It is thought that he went there to live with his daughter, Lydia, wife of Caleb Randall. (CFA I, p. 160)

PROBATE: The will of Enoch Conger disposed of land at Hinesburg, [VT] as well as the home farm at Danby, VT. The will dated 2 Nov 1825 reads as follows:

Know all men by these presents, that Enoch Conger of Danby, County of Rutland, and state of Vermont, being of a sound disposing mind and memory, do make this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all others.

FIRSTLY, my eldest son David Conger, being deceased, and I having given him, in his lifetime all that I had allotted for him, I now give to each and every one of his surviving children, that shall survive me, five dollars each, out of my estate, as a full portion. Said legacies to be paid out of my personal property.

SECONDLY, I will that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid.

THIRDLY, I give to my daughter Lydia Randal, wife of Caleb Randal, all of my right and title in and to, 64 acres of land in Hinesburg, to her own proper use during her life, and after to her children, the heirs of her body. Also to her, the said Lydia, during her life all of my title to the farm, I say to her during her life, and afterwards to the heirs of her body, to be equally divided with other parcels above named, among them.

FOURTHLY, I give to my son Noah, all the land buildings and other appertances west of a line to be designated on my home farm, except five acres of wood land, at the south west part thereof. The said line of division begins at a large maple tree standing in the north west corner of Asa Smith's woodland, running from there northerly, so as to go between by cider barn and barn, so on to the north line, in a direct course.

FIFTHLY, I give to my son Hiram Conger, all the remainder of my home farm east of the above described line, with the buildings and appertances, and also the five acres of woodland that was excepted and reserved in the south west part of the eastside, and also fifty acres of land lying north of the farm he now lives on, which adjoins the farm of said Hiram Conger.

SIXTHLY, all of my personall property of every kind, not disposed of above, I give to be equally divided between my daughter Lydia Randall, and my two sons Noah and Hiram Conger, in equal proportions.

SEVENTHLY AND LASTLY, I make and constitute Hiram Otis and James Nichols executors to this my last will and testament. Desiring them in love to have the same will and truly done, as above specified. Witness, whereof I put my hand and seal, this 11th day of February 1825. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us, Melinda White, Elizabeth Otis, Lydia Reese.
(The will was proved 5 Feb 1827)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 160-161 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 690 M i. David CONGER was born about 1778 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

+ 692 M iii. Noah CONGER was born about 4 Apr 1790 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 13 Jul 1832 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT about age 42.

+ 693 M iv. Hiram CONGER was born in Apr 1793 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 14 Nov 1861 at age 68, and was buried in Nov 1861 in Quaker Nichols Cemetery.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

RESIDENCES:
Samuel Conger removed, with his parents, from Rahway, NY to Nine Partners, Dutchess county, NY. It is not known if he went with them later to Danby, VT. If he and his brother, Benjamin, did go they both returned to Dutchess county. Enoch, their father, purchased land and settled at Danby, [VT] in 1771 and described himself in the deed of purchase at being of Danby, Vermont.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 454-455 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Mary UNKNOWN in 1778 in Dutchess Co., NY. Mary was born in 1755 and died on 9 Aug 1848 in Mc Graw, Cortland Co., NY at age 93.

+ 694 M i. John CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1779 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 13 Jun 1836 in Freetown, Courtland Co., NY at age 56.

+ 695 M ii. Benjamin CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1785 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 16 Feb 1843 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY at age 57.

230. 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.

General Notes:
Asher Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

COMMENT: There are two places named Hinesburg, VT. Based on the fact that this Asher Conger is buried at Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT it is likely that he lived in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT which is adjacent to Addison county. For this Asher Conger, CFA I, did not specify which Hinesburg was involved and spelled the name with an "h" on the end. Records of other Congers in CFA I do indicate that the family lived in Chittenden county, VT.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1794, Hinesburg, VT

MILITARY: The first mention of Asher Conger at Danby, VT is in October 1780, when he served in Captain Stephen Calkin's Company of Col. Ira Allen's Regiment of Militia. And he also served in Capt. Ebeneezer Wilson's Company. (Goodrich: Vermont Revolutionary Rolls, p. 372). (CFA I, p. 31)

LAND: On 27 Oct 1787, Asher Conger of Hinesburg, Addison, VT, deeded to Henry Wilbur of Danby, VT, 24 acres in Danby, being the Southwest corner of 50 acres of land laid out to Enoch Conger as fourth division in the right of William Barton (Right No. 35). On the same date, 27 Oct 1787, Asher Conger deeded to Abel Irish, his brother-in-law, of Danby, 11 acres of land in Danby, being part of the same lots as the preceding item. These deeds indicate that between 1782 and 1787 Asher Conger had moved to Hinesburg, VT.

One of the descendants writes that at the time of moving to Hinesburg the country was a wilderness, and he had to make his own road as he went. There were but three families in that vicinity when this removal was made.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 31 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Asher Conger was mentioned at the division of his father and mother's estate on 5 Jul 1794 as being of Hinesburg, VT, on which day he sold his interest in his parent's estates to his brother, Coddington Conger. (CFA I, p. 31)

Asher married Mary Ann STAFFORD. Mary was born on 20 Jul 1767 and died on 11 Jun 1823 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 55.

+ 696 M i. Samuel CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1785 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 24 Feb 1816 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 30, and was buried in Feb 1816 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT, Northeast Cemetery.

+ 697 M ii. Joseph CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1787 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1861 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 74.

+ 698 F iii. Patty CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1788 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 13 Dec 1874 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 86, and was buried in Dec 1874 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY, Evergreen Cemetery.

699 F iv. Betsy E. CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1790 and died on 10 May 1869 at age 79.

+ 700 M v. Nathan CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1792 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 24 Feb 1842 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1842 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Norton Cemetery.

+ 701 M vi. Joel CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1794 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1878 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 84.

+ 702 M vii. Gershom CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1796 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 29 May 1859 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 63, and was buried in May 1859 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Olin Cemetery.

704 M ix. John CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1801 and died on 6 Jan 1807 at age 5.

+ 705 M x. Asher CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1803 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 25 Sep 1881 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 78.

706 F xi. Marianne CONGER was born on 10 May 1803 and died on 10 Mar 1806 at age 2.

+ 707 F xii. Emily CONGER was born about 25 May 1807 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 5 May 1889 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY about age 81.

+ 708 F xiii. Huldah CONGER was born about 20 Jul 1809 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 19 Mar 1894 in Irasburg, Orleans, VT about age 84.

232. 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.

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

RESIDENCES: Milan, Dutchess Co., NY

BIRTH-DEATH: Abt. 1764, d. 1822, per Harold Murton Hyde

PROBATE:
Benjamin Conger is mentioned in the division of the estates of his father's and mother's wills. Both he and the heirs of his brother, Samuel, were provided for.

On 27 Jan 1795, Benjamin Conger of the Town of North East, Dutchess county, New York, deeded to Gershom Conger of Danby (his brother) "all lands which fell to me, by will of Enoch Conger (father), late of Danby, deceased, and all my right to lands of Zillah Conger (mother) deceased." (signed) Benjamin Conger -- witnessed by Coddington Conger (youngest brother).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 34 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Will of Benjamin Conger, Dutchess County, New York
I, Benjamin Conger, of the town of Milan, in Dutchess County, in the state of New York, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind, and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz:

First that my body is to be decently buried, and the charges of the same is to be paid out of my personal property.

Secondly, I do order and direct, that all my lawful debts be paid out of my personal property, if sufficient. If not then out of any monies that may come into the hands of my executors by any further order of the sales of any real estate that I have hereafter order and direct.

Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Millie Conger, in the place of her dower right, that is to say, she is to have her choice of a room either in the house I now live in, or the house that stands on the farm I purchased from James Dudley, also she is to have her choice of two cows, and one horse (the stud mare excepted) also, two good beds and sufficient bedding, for the same. Together with a sufficiency of household furniture, to make her comfortable, together with a girl to assist her, if she pleases. And for the services of the same girl, my sons Benjamin and Enoch Conger are hereby ordered to pay. Further she is to have five bushels of wheat, ten bushels of rye, five bushels of Indian corn, 300 pounds of pork, 100 pounds of beef, together with a sufficiency of firewood cut and drawn to the door by my sons Benjamin and Enoch Conger, yearly and every year, or so long as she remains my widow.

Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Enoch Conger and Benjamin Conger all the Freehold estate, with the appertanances situate in town of Milan, Dutchess Co., New York, where I now live, together with all the tenements, or freehold property that I am now possessed of or may be, excepting what I may hereafter divise or order to be sold by my executors, in the county aforesaid.

And I do further order and direct that my son Enoch Conger, pay my son Benjamin Conger, or cause to be paid, the sum of $500.00 to make him equal to him all the aforesaid real estate, devised to them, to be paid to the said Benjamin Conger, one year after my decease.

And I do further give and bequeath unto my daughter Ruth Rider, one dollar, my daughrer Mary Connelly the sum of ten dollars, and I do further bequeath unto my daughter Mercy Turner the sum of $225, and my daughter Zillah Wildey, $100, and my daughter Nancy Peck the sum of $250, and my daughter Lydia Haight the sum of $100, and my daughter Millie Conger the sum of $225, and two cows, one good bed and bedding and also $25 to be used for our outset.

I do further give and bequeath unto my four grandsons, and one grand-daughter, by the names of Reuben Every, Conger Every, Coddington Every, Benjamin Every and Mercy Every, the sum of $225 to be divided equally between the four. And I do further give and bequeath unto my grandsons before named Benjamin Every 10 sheep to be put out by my executors for his benefit, until he shall arrive to the full age of 21 years. And I do further give and bequeath unto my son Samuel the sum of $600, all of which several legacies, before mentioned, to be paid within two years after my decease.

And I do further order and direct that the farm, or freehold estate with the appertances lying in the town of Milan, Dutchess County, adjoining the lands of Jepth Williams and Benjamin Mix, excepting four acres of wood land, purchased from John Mix, which four acres of wood land I give and bequeath to my two sons Benjamin and Enoch Conger. The residue of the farm, containing about one hundred acres, to be sold by my executors within two years after my decease, or if before if they might think proper.

And I do further order and direct, that all of my personal property be sold by my executors at public vendue, and applied to the payment of my lawful debts, that may be against me. And out of the sales of the personal, and real estate ordered to be sold, should there remain any overplus after paying all the aforesaid debts, and legacies, I order and direct, to be equally divided between all my sons and daughters, excepting Mary Connell and Ruth Rider. And I lastly hereby appoint Enoch Conger, Benjamin Conger, Henry Peck and William I. Stuart, my executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, by me made.

In witness whereby, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-one.
Benjamin Conger SEAL Proved 7 September 1822.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 35-36 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 711 M ii. Enoch CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1779 in Milan, Dutchess Co., NY, died on 10 Sep 1841 in Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY at age 61, and was buried in Sep 1841 in Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY, Baptist Cemetery.

Berzillah married Benjamin E. WILDEY. Benjamin was born about 1773 and died in Feb 1831 about age 58.

+ 719 M x. Benjamin CONGER was born on 1 May 1796 in Milan, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 21 Jun 1869 in Stanfordville, Dutchess Co., NY at age 73.

233. 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.

John married Patience TIFTS on 3 Mar 1790 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT. Patience was born on 2 Nov 1764, died on 9 Dec 1883 at age 119, and was buried in Dec 1883 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, Northwest Cemetery.

+ 721 F i. Clarinda CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1791 and died on 13 Aug 1866 in Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA at age 75.

722 F ii. Lurenda CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1792, died about 8 Sep 1812 about age 20, and was buried in Sep 1812 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT.

723 M iii. Daniel CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1793, died on 13 Jul 1814 at age 20, and was buried in Jul 1814 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT.

724 M iv. Coddington CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1795, died on 11 Jun 1820 at age 24, and was buried in Jun 1820 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT.

725 F v. Lomenda CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1797 and died on 13 Mar 1820 at age 22.

+ 727 F vii. Perlina CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1800 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 18 Aug 1823 at age 23.

+ 728 F viii. Mahala CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1805 and died on 27 Jun 1884 at age 78.

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

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 1767, d. 1837, per Harold Murton Hyde

BIOGRAPHY-LAND:
At the division of his parent's estate, Gershom Conger, signed surety bond for 1000 pounds as surety for this brother, Enoch Conger, as executors of their parent's estate, 5 Jul 1794. He purchased the interest of his sister, Ruth Irish, [sic, Note that CFA I, lists Ruth Irish as the wife of his brother, Enoch. REH] and his brothers John and Moses, in the estate of their parents. His other brothers, Job, Enoch and Asher, sold their interest to their brother, Coddington Conger.

On 27 Jan 1795 he purchased the interest of his brother, Benjamin, in the estate of their parents, said deed being a matter of record in Rutland county, Vermont. This deed was witnessed by his brother, Coddington Conger.

On 7 Oct 1797 he purchased from his brother, Coddington Conger, "all interest of a tract of land which was a part of First Division Lot #47." This deed was witnessed by Isaac Conger, his oldest son.

He sold to his brother, Enoch, 57 1/2 acres of land in Danby, [VT] for 108 pounds. The deed was witnessed by Coddington Conger.

In 1801 he served as Grand Juror.

Gershom Conger recorded his ear mark on 19 Sep 1805. In the same year he served as Selectman (a town officer chosen annually to manage the concerns of the town, provide for the poor, etc.).

In 1835, he served as Hayward (guard the hedges to keep the cattle from harming them).

William's "History and Map of Danby," has the following to say about Gershom, "He was an early settler, and married Frances Ballard of Tinmouth, Vermont. He was a man of ability, industry and integrity, and was ranked among the worthy, and influential men of the town. He died in 1837, aged about 70."

In 1870 [sic, (1770?) This date long after his date of death] he served as a Private in Captain Stephen Calkin's Company of Col. Ira Allen's Regiment of Militia, and with Captain Ebenezer Wilson's company in the Revolutionary War (Goodrich's Vermont Revolutionary Rolls, p. 373).

Both he and his wife were Quakers, joining the church at Danby, [VT].
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 209 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: His will, dated 11 Apr 1835, reads as follows:
I, Gershom Conger of Danby, in the county of Rutland, and state of Vermont, considering the uncertainty of life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and publish, this, my last will and testament, in the manner and form following:

FIRSTLY, at my decease, that this will be approved according to law and all my just debts and funeral charges paid. And all the remaining part of my property, I will that my wife Frances Conger shall have the use of until her deceased. And at her decease, I will that my three daughters, namely: Dorcas, Ruth and Almy, all of which are my daughters, shall have all the household furniture, divided equally among them. And I also will that my executors, hereinafter named, pay to each of them a middling (equal in quality) likely cow, and I do further will that at the decease of my wife Frances, that all the rest of the dues, demands, land and property of all kinds left, be equally divided among my five sons, namely Isaac, Enoch, William, Asher and Gershom, and in case of their decease, or either of them, to their heirs.

And I hereby appoint my two sons William and Enoch, my executors of this my last will and testament, and hereby revoke all former wills, by me made.

In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal, the 11th day of the fourth month 1835. GERSHOM CONGER

Signed, sealed and declared, by the above named Gershom Conger, to be his last will and testament, in the presences of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, in the presence of the testator. William Stimson, Joseph P. Brownell, Job Scott.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 209 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER-CONFLICT-DEATH: Charles Leslie Conger in his two-page biography claims he died in Vermont in 1835. Others say he died in 1837 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT.

Gershom married Frances BALLARD. Frances was born about 1765 in Tinmouth, Rutland Co., VT.

+ 729 M i. Isaac CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1785 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 24 Mar 1854 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 68.

730 F ii. Dorcas CONGER was born on 22 May 1787 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 22 Mar 1860 at age 72.

731 F iii. Ruth CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1789 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 19 Mar 1841 at age 51.

+ 732 M iv. Enoch CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1791 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 20 Nov 1873 in Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 82.

+ 733 M v. William CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1795 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 24 Mar 1871 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY at age 75.

+ 734 M vi. Asher CONGER was born on 21 May 1799 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 24 Mar 1852 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT at age 52, and was buried in Mar 1853 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, Scottsville Cemetery.

+ 735 M vii. Gershom CONGER was born in 1803 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 28 Mar 1860 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT at age 57.

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

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

PROBATE: Moses Conger is mentioned in the distribution of his parent's estate on 5 Jul 1794. He sold his interest in the estate on the same day to his brother, Gershom Conger. In the deed he is described as being from Charlotte, Vermont. It is thought that he went there with his brothers, Asher and John, about 1785.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 379 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN: Velda Weissburg lists the following as siblings of Colonel Burton Conger (no source citations):
Orin, d. 30 Jul 1845
Amanda, d. 22 Dec 1848
Charles, d. 6 Apr 1854
Mary, d. 17 Aug 1848

+ 737 M i. Aaron CONGER was born between 1790 and 1798 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1840 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY.

738 M ii. Job CONGER was born about 1800 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1818 about age 18.

+ 739 M iii. Alpheus CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1802 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died about 5 Sep 1885 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY about age 82.

+ 740 M iv. Colonel Burton CONGER was born in 1804 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 27 Apr 1845 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY at age 41.

+ 741 M v. John CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1807 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 8 Nov 1865 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY at age 58.

742 F vi. Zilpha CONGER was born about 1809 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT.

236. 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.

General Notes:
Coddington Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1797, Wallingford, VT; later Franklin and St. Lawrence counties, NY.

LAND-RECOLLECTIONS:
Coddington Conger was mentioned in the distribution of his parent's estate. On 5 Jul 1794 he purchased the interest, in this estate, of his brothers: Job of Hinesburg, [VT]; Enoch of Danby [VT]; and Asher of Hinesburg, [VT].

On 7 Oct 1797 he sold all of his interest to his brother, Gershom. In this deed, Coddington Conger is described as living at Wallingford, Vermont. He later removed to Franklin and St. Lawrence counties, New York.

He is mentioned by descendants as being a stern old Quaker. He probably joined the Quaker Church at Danby, [VT] together with his brothers, Enoch and Gershom.

No military record is found.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 84 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Coddington married Zilpha ROSS. Zilpha was born about 1777 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 15 Jan 1838 in East Bangor, Franklin Co., NY about age 61.

+ 744 M ii. Levi CONGER was born about 1795 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in East Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

745 F iii. Mary CONGER was born about 1797 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 15 Nov 1858 about age 61.

749 F vii. Sylvia CONGER was born about 1804 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 17 Mar 1844 about age 40.

+ 750 M viii. John CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1806 in Moncton, , NY and died on 30 Oct 1877 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 71.

+ 751 M ix. James Madison CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1812 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 30 Mar 1852 in Portage Co., OH at age 40.

+ 752 M x. William Jackson CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1815 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 10 Aug 1867 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY at age 52.

+ 753 M xi. Daniel Coddington CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1819 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 23 Apr 1893 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY at age 74.

237. 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.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

MILITARY: The name of Moses Conger, born in Middlesex county about 1765, appears on the Muster Role of Captain Mose's Baldwin's Militia Company in 1802.

On 2 Mar 1814, Moses Conger enlisted as a Private in Captain Jeremiah D. Hayden's Company of the 15th Regt of Inf. (New Jersey reg.). He enlisted at Elizabethtown, New Jersey for the war, and died at Batavia, New York, in service. (CFA I, p. 378)

CHILDREN-LEGAL_MATTER: The birthdates of the children were ascertained by the guardianship petition of Daniel Moores in April 1816 for the three orphaned chilren under 14 years of age, children of Moses Conger, Jr., of Middlesex county [NJ], deceased. The appointment was made 8 Apr 1816.

+ 754 M i. Moses CONGER was born about 1795 in Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1841 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 46.

General Notes:
John Hendricks Conger

BIRTH: Probably near Cincinnati, CFA I, p. 307

+ 759 F ii. Ara CONGER was born in 1813, died on 12 Jul 1850 at age 37, and was buried in Jul 1850 in Banos Graveyard.

760 F iii. Caroline CONGER was born about 1815 and was buried in Lincoln, Logan Co., IL.

240. 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.

General Notes:
Daniel Conger

CENSUS: The 1850 Cincinnati census lists: Andrew, Hugh, Robert and wife Sarah b. 1793.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p 93 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: There were extensive changes in the data of this family in CFA II, p. 73. "Data from census and cemetery records. The sequence of the children was established by records of the Olive Branch Cemetery at Groesbeck, Colerain Twp. Dtrs Delilah and Nancy listed in CFA I may have been infants."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 73 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Daniel married Mary GOUDY. Mary was born on 1 Apr 1790 in Ireland, died on 11 Oct 1845 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 55, and was buried in Oct 1845 in Groesbeck, Hamilton Co., OH, Olive Branch Cemetery.

762 F i. Sarah CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1810 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 12 Aug 1850 at age 40.

763 F ii. Margaret CONGER was born about 1812 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

764 F iii. Delilah CONGER was born about 1812 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 768 M vii. Samuel CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1818 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 26 Nov 1897 in Williamsport, Warren Co., IN at age 79.

+ 769 M viii. Jeremiah CONGER was born from about 1819 to 1820 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

770 F ix. Elizabeth CONGER was born in Apr 1822 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died in Jul 1832 at age 10.

+ 771 M x. Henry CONGER was born on 16 May 1824 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died in 1843 at age 19.

773 M xii. Andrew CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1828 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 21 Jul 1852 at age 23.

+ 774 M xiii. Hugh Goudy CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1832 in White Oak, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 17 Jan 1908 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH at age 75.

+ 775 M xiv. Robert CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1836 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 2 Jul 1902 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH at age 65.

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

779 F iv. Catherine LIVINGSTON was born in 1808 in Slab Creek, Centre Co., PA.

+ 780 M v. William LIVINGSTON was born in 1812 in Slab Creek, Centre Co., PA.

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

General Notes:
James Livingston

DEATH-PROBLEM: Death dates of 1824 and 1829 have been listed. CFA II, p. 364 lists, 1829.

James married Esther BENNER on 13 Dec 1807 in Pennsylvania. Esther was born on 27 Jun 1788, died on 18 Feb 1851 in Pennsylvania at age 62, and was buried in Feb 1851 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA, Bellefonte Cemetery.

785 M v. Levi LIVINGSTON was born in 1813 in Flemington, Clinton Co., PA, died on 29 Nov 1877 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co., PA at age 64, and was buried in Nov 1877 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co., PA, Highland Cemetery.

Levi married Sarah GLISON on 26 Dec 1833 in Liberty, Lycoming Co., PA. Sarah was born in 1812 in Pennsylvania, died in 1844 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co., PA at age 32, and was buried in 1844 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co., PA, Highland Cemetery.

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

788 F iii. Asenath LIVINGSTON was born on 26 Jan 1804, died on 9 Sep 1867 in Jackson Twp., Venango Co., PA at age 63, and was buried in Sep 1867 in Jackson Twp., Venango Co., PA, Sugarcreek Memorial Cemetery.

Asenath married John ANDRE in 1822. John was born in 1782 in Mifflin, Juniata Co., PA, died on 6 Feb 1847 in Jackson Twp., Venango Co., PA at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1847 in Jackson Twp., Venango Co., PA, Sugarcreek Memorial Cemetery.

789 M iv. John L. LIVINGSTON was born on 26 Aug 1806, died on 28 Mar 1849 at age 42, and was buried in Mar 1849 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA, Bellefonte Cemetery.

791 M vi. George L. LIVINGSTON was born on 18 Jun 1814, died on 29 Jun 1872 at age 58, and was buried in Jun 1872 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA, Bellefonte Cemetery.

George married Elizabeth Ann FORD in 1836 in Boalsburg, Centre Co., PA. Elizabeth was born on 24 Jul 1816, died on 3 Sep 1871 at age 55, and was buried in Sep 1871 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA, Bellefonte Cemetery.

794 F ix. Jane LIVINGSTON was born on 13 May 1824 and died on 27 Feb 1903 at age 78.

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

Oswell married Mary UNKNOWN in Queens, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary was born about 1764.

800 M iv. James ALWARD was born on 26 Jan 1795 in Wickham Parrish, New Brunswick, Canada and died after 1871.

James married Jennet CAMERON on 17 Aug 1820 in Queens, New Brunswick, Canada. Jennet was born in 1793.

Oswell next married Jerusha PRICE, daughter of Unknown PRICE and Unknown, on 23 Jun 1799 in New Brunswick. Jerusha was born about 1781 in The Mistake, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada and died in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.

801 M i. Lewis ALWARD was born in 1800 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 1 Oct 1853 at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1853 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.

Lewis married Charlotte KEITH on 17 Aug 1822 in Westmorland, , New Brunswick. Charlotte was born in 1802 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada and died on 17 May 1885 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 83.

802 F ii. Rachel ALWARD was born about 1800 in New Brunswick, Canada and died about 1836 in New Brunswick, Canada about age 36.

Rachel married Daniel KEITH on 19 Feb 1822 in New Brunswick. Daniel was born on 1 Feb 1798 in New Brunswick, Canada and died on 28 Feb 1880 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada at age 82.

803 M iii. Oswell ALWARD was born in 1803 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 13 Oct 1865 in Butternut Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada at age 62, and was buried in Oct 1865 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick.

Oswell married Mary (Perry) SMITH on 12 Mar 1831 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary was born about 1812 in New Brunswick, Canada, died on 28 Oct 1833 in Butternut Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada about age 21, and was buried in Oct 1833 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick.

804 M iv. Dennis ALWARD was born in 1805 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada and died in 1857 at age 52.

805 M v. George ALWARD was born in Aug 1807 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada, died in 1901 at age 94, and was buried in 1901 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Greenhill Cemetery.

George married Hannah ALWARD on 30 Oct 1930 in New Brunswick, Canada. Hannah was born in 1812 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada and died on 5 Apr 1857 in New Brunswick, Canada at age 45.

George next married Saphrona KEITH on 4 May 1859 in New Brunswick, Canada. Saphrona was born in 1833 in Salem, , New Brunswick, Canada and died in 1879 in New Brunswick, Canada at age 46.

George next married Mary CLARK on 11 Sep 1880 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary was born in 1816 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.

806 M vi. John Ford ALWARD was born on 1 Aug 1811 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 21 Feb 1888 at age 76, and was buried in Feb 1888 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

John married Charlotte CROMWELL. Charlotte was born in 1811, died in 1890 at age 79, and was buried in 1890 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

807 M vii. Benjamin ALWARD was born in 1814 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada and died in 1938 at age 124.

Benjamin married Deborah PRICE in New Brunswick, Canada. Deborah was born about 1816 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.

808 F viii. Sarah (Jane) ALWARD was born about 1816 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada and died before 1850 in New Brunswick, Canada.

809 M ix. Allen ALWARD was born in 1817 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada and died on 17 Jan 1899 at age 82.

810 F x. Hannah ALWARD was born in 1819 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 26 Aug 1886 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1886 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

Hannah married Benajah CARLE. Benajah was born about 1823, died on 12 Dec 1873 about age 50, and was buried in Dec 873 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

255. 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.

John married Alcha PRALL in 1768 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Alcha was born on 16 Sep 1746 in Port Richmond, Staten Island Co., NY, died on 10 Jun 1836 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 89, and was buried in Jun 1836 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

+ 811 M i. Rachel FORD was born on 15 Dec 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 1 Apr 1856 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 86, and was buried in Apr 1856 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick.

812 F ii. Mary FORD was born on 29 Nov 1771 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 7 Nov 1867 in New Brunswick, Canada at age 95, and was buried on 11 Nov 1867 in Lakeside, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

Mary married William MUNGER on 22 Nov 179 in New Brunswick, Canada. William was born on 1 Aug 1767 in New Brunswick, Canada, died on 29 Jun 1859 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 91, and was buried in Jun 1859 in Lakeside, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

813 F iii. Isabella FORD was born on 2 Oct 1773 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in 1851 in New Brunswick, Canada at age 78, and was buried in 1851 in New Brunswick, Canada.

Isabella married William Mc_CREADY Jr. about 1793 in New Brunswick, Canada. William was born in 1772 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY, died on 20 Apr 1858 in Sussex, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 86, and was buried in Apr 1858 in Penobsquis, Kings, New Brunswick.

814 F iv. Catherine FORD was born on 23 Aug 1775 in New Brunswick, Canada, died on 28 Feb 1857 in New Brunswick, Canada at age 81, and was buried on 24 Sep 1867 in Upham, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

Catherine married Andrew SHERWOOD in 1799 in New Brunswick, Canada. Andrew was born on 10 Aug 1772 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY, died on 28 Feb 1857 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 84, and was buried in Feb 1857 in Upham, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

815 F v. Phebe FORD was born on 28 Mar 1778 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY, died on 29 Aug 1828 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 50, and was buried in Aug 1828 in New Brunswick, Canada.

816 F vi. Sarah FORD was born on 1 Feb 1780 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY, died on 23 Oct 1829 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 49, and was buried in Oct 1829 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

817 M vii. John FORD was born on 26 Mar 1782 in Port Richmond, Staten Island Co., NY and died before 1 Aug 1789.

818 M viii. John Prall FORD was born on 1 Aug 1789 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 4 Aug 1859 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 70, and was buried in Aug 1859 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

John married Phoebe TOWNSEND on 12 Mar 1828 in New Brunswick, Canada. Phoebe was born between 1793 and 1795.

819 F ix. Alida FORD was born on 19 May 1792 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 17 Jan 1862 in New Brunswick, Canada at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1862 in Hammond River, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

Alida married John PALMER on 14 Apr 1829 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada. John was born about 1798 and died after Jan 1862 in Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada.

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

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

PARENTS: Daniel Conger and Mary

BIOGRAPHY:
Benjamin Conger was a Revolutionary Soldier. He entered the service as a Private in 1776 for 3 months in Morristown, New Jersey. He was in the company of Capt. Seeley, under Col. Martin and Gen. Sterling. He marched to Bargan (?), then to New York, then to Long Island, where he was in a battle, then back to New York, to Fort Washington, to White Plains and was guarding some prisoners until his 3 months were up, then discharged.

In 1777, he enlisted again under the same Captain, under the command of Co. Lindley for three more months. He marched from Morristown to near Elizabethtown where he fought in three battles. From there he marched to near Woodbridge where he was in a battle at Strawberry Hill and another above Woodbridge at Asward (worth?). He was then discharged a second time.

He volunteered again in 1778 at Elizabethtown in the artillery under Capt. Clark to serve until the close of the war. He was not in a battle; it was a guard artillery stationed at Elizabethtown. He helped cut off the retreat of the Monmouth Battle and returned back to Elizabethtown where he remained until the close of the war in 1781.

After the war, Benjamin Conger lived in Morristown, New Jersey for several years. He then moved to Henry Co., Virginia and then to Rockingham Co., NC. It is presumed that he was the Benjamin Conger living in Rockingham in the 1790 census, but it could havew been a son of Jonathan, 1732, who settled in Rowan county, NC.

At any rate, this Benjamin Conger moved to Pendleton District, SC where he lived until 1821 or so. He then moved to Gwinnett county, GA, where he lived until 1840. He received land in the 1832 Cherokee and Gold Land Lottery. It was taken up (deeded to him by Cherokee County) on 24 May 1841. On 1 Dec 1846, Zachariah Conger of Cobb County sold it (40 acres) to Edmund Coffee for $100. It now belongs to the Georgia Power Company.

Benjamin's close friends were in the Suwannee Baptist Church at Buford, GA, so it is likely that Benjamin and Rachel were Baptists.

It isn't know whether Benjamin was an educated man, but he could write his name. His son, Simeon, wrote very well.

There is still no proof that Benjamin was the son of Daniel Conger. But, he was born at approximately the same time. The names, Jonas, Simeon, and Benjamin were very common in this line of Congers before Benjamin, and these names are prevalent among the descendants of this Benjamin.

The Morristown, NJ records have information concerning the other children of Daniel, but nothing on Benjamin after he married a "Phoebe Armstrong." Perhaps he did marry her and she died -- and Rachel was a second wife. Or perhaps Rachel's surname was, Armstrong.

The 1810 cenus indicates there were two more boys and one girl that can not be accounted for. One of the missing sons was probably, John Conger, b. 1806 in North Carolina, listed in the 1860 Cherokee County census.

Benjamin Conger died on 21 Dec 1841 in Cobb County, GA

Further research is necessary.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 36-37 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER: Connie Frehner Money, Susanville, CA and her mother, Beulah Conger Frehner researched this family. (CFA I, p. 37)

Benjamin married Rachel UNKNOWN in Morris Co., NJ. Rachel was born in New Jersey.

+ 820 M i. Simeon CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1789 in North Carolina and died after 1851.

+ 821 M ii. Jonas CONGER was born about 1794 in Pendelton Dist., Anderson Co., SC and died on 29 Nov 1836 in Gwinnett Co., GA about age 42.

+ 822 M iii. Zachariah CONGER was born between 1802 and 1804 in Pendleton Dist., Anderson Co., SC and died about 1848 in Cobb Co., GA.

823 F iv. Abigail CONGER was born about 1804 in Pendleton Dist., Anderson Co., SC, died on 9 Aug 1878 in Paulding Co., GA about age 74, and was buried on 11 Aug 1878 in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA.

Abigail married Bird STEGALL in Jan 1819 in Pendleton Dist., Anderson Co., SC. Bird was born in 1799 in Pickens Co., SC and died in 1860 in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA at age 61.

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

General Notes:
Jacob Conger

PARENTS: Daniel Conger and Mary

Problem: Ancestral File lists the birth as, Abt 1766/1768, Morristown, Morris, NJ.

EMIGRATION: Jacob Conger removed about 1796 to Binghampton, NY, and about 1800 to Locke, NY where he died.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 249 - Maxine Crowell Leonard) .

OCCUPATION: Blacksmith and operated a trip hammer.

CONFLICT: Maxine Leonard states that the children of Jacob Conger were born in Morristown, NJ. This is in conflict with the information she listed in the emigration note for Jacob Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 249 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jacob married Phoebe JOHNSON on 2 Mar 1787 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Phoebe was born about 1770.

825 F i. Abby CONGER was born in 1787 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 22 Aug 1793 at age 6.

+ 826 M ii. Daniel CONGER was born in 1788 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1818 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY at age 30.

827 M iii. Christopher CONGER was born about 1789 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 829 M v. Simeon CONGER was born about 1793 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 5 Jan 1822 about age 29.

+ 831 F vii. Phoebe CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1795 in Essex Co., NJ and died on 22 Dec 1873 in Geneva, Kane Co., IL at age 78.

+ 832 M viii. Jacob CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1798 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1895 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 96.

+ 833 M ix. Jonathan CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1801 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY and died in Jul 1867 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 66.

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

General Notes:
Abigail Conger

PARENTS: Daniel Conger and Mary

BIRTH: Abt. 1761 Morristown, Morris, NJ in Ancestral File.

DEATH: Before the move to North Carolina, CFA II, p. 316

Abigail married Nathaniel GUERIN, son of Thomas GUERIN and Jane WHITEHEAD, between 1 Feb 1775 and 1778 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Nathaniel was born between 1750 and 1761 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 17 May 1819 in Rockingham Co., NC.

837 M iv. Jabez GUERIN was born on 22 Jun 1780 in Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Jul 1857 in Henry Co., TN at age 77.

Jabez married Rebecca CHILCUTT. Rebecca was born about 1790 in North Carolina and died after 1870 in Calloway Co., KY.

839 M vi. Isaac Whitehead GUERIN died between 1850 and 1860 in Saline Co., AR.

841 M viii. Jacob GUERIN was born on 22 Jul 1788 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Feb 1868 in Rush Co., TX at age 79.

+ 843 F x. Jane GUERIN was born between 1794 and 1796 in Rockingham Co., NC and died in 1835 in Stewart Co., TN.

271. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susanna Whitehead

BURIAL-QUESTION: Ancestral File lists the burial place of David and Elizabeth Conger as, Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Were their remains really returned from Indiana to New Jersey? Who can cite a source?

COMMENT-CONFLICT: Apparently there is some question about the facts surrounding this David Conger. The lack of source citations concerning the information recorded about David Conger contributes to the problem. [REH]

RELATIONSHIP: Omer T. Conger, 1835, of Indianapolis, IN, a grandson of David and Elizabeth Conger, made quite an extensive study of the genealogy of the descendants of his grandparents. He spoke of them having 13 children, but only 11 are listed. (CFA I, p. 99)

DEATH-CHILDREN: The Register of Deaths of Morristown Presbyterian and Baptist [sic], gives the following: Mary, daughter of David Conger, fits, d. July 28, 1796 (no age). Also, child of David, fits, Oct. 3, 1805 (no age). These children do not seem to tie in with the other David Conger, 1760, of Morristown, NJ.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 99 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger, apparently with additional comments by Maxine Leonard.
Not much is known of the Morris County, NJ life of David Conger, other than he was said to have been a Captain of a militia company. This may have been the David Conger, 1760, who married Elizabeth Ayres.

Omer T. Conger goes on to say that his grandfather was a Private in Capt. James Rhea's Co. 7th Reg of Inf USA. He enlisted 7 Nov 1808 for five years, transferred to Gilbert C. Russell's company 26 Mar 1810; promoted to Sgt. 9 Oct 1810. Reduced to Corp. 1 May 1812; promoted to Sgt. 12 Feb 1813. Discharged and re-enlisted at New Orleans on 13 Feb 1813, for the war, as a Private in Captain Uriah Blue's Company. Discharged at New Orleans, LA, 8 Apr 1815.

It doesn't seem likely that this is the same David. There were several David Congers in the New Jersey area who could have had this service. This David, 1760, had at least 9 children. It is questionable that with a family of this size he would enlist for five years at the age of 48.

In 1801, he inherited his father's homestead of 90 acres.

Omer T. Conger describes his grandfather as "tall and strong. Being the eldest son he inherited all his father's estate, English fashion, leaving the other three children poor. He married Elizabeth Blue, of excellent spirit, of North German descent. A small woman, but very staunch, with blue eyes, who could stand inside a half bushel measure, and shoulder a bag containing two bushels of wheat. She was the salt of the earth in spirit.

David was not successful in finances, and his estate became involved, and when he reached Indiana, in 1820, with a family of 13 children, he had barely enough money to buy a quarter section of land from the government. He lost about $4,000 on the journey west; nobody knew how, and he never told. He was a corker on a drunk and smashed things generally.

He and his wife both died about 84 years of age, in Dearborn county, Indiana.

Perhaps he could have been the David with the military service mentioned. He does appear to have been irresponsible ... being reduced in rank could have come from drinking. One thing for certain is that Elizabeth did not lead a dull life!
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 99-100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Elizabeth BLUE about 1786 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born on 20 Sep 1762 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 1 Sep 1847 in Dearborn Co., IN at age 84, and was buried in Sep 1847 in Hogan Hill.

+ 845 M i. Peter B. CONGER was born between 1782 and 1790 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 17 Feb 1852 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada.

+ 846 M ii. Zacharia S. CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1792 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 20 Sep 1845 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 53, and was buried on 26 Dec 1881 in Des Moines Twp., , IA, Dunn Cemetery.

848 F iv. Theodora CONGER was born about 1796 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died about 1831 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH about age 35.

Theodora married Lewis D. TUTHILL on 21 Apr 1817. Lewis was born about 1792.

+ 850 M vi. Enoch CONGER was born about 1799 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died about 1851 in Oquawka, Henderson Co., IL about age 52.

+ 851 F vii. Nancy CONGER was born in 1801 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 19 Nov 1886 at age 85, and was buried in Nov 1886 in Rosetta, , IL, Campbellite Cemetery.

+ 852 M viii. Elizabeth CONGER was born between 1801 and 1803 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1889.

+ 853 M ix. Lewis B. CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1803 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died after 1845 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN.

+ 854 M x. Samuel Whitehead CONGER was born on 12 Apr 1808 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Oct 1890 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN at age 82.

855 M xi. John CONGER was born in 1812 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Jul 1836 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN at age 24.

272. 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.

Theodosia married Abner FAIRCHILD, son of Joseph FAIRCHILD and Abigail UNKNOWN, on 7 Jan 1783 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Abner was born between 1752 and 1759 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 7 Nov 1815 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 856 M i. Ephraim FAIRCHILD was born on 23 Sep 1783 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ, died on 15 Feb 1870 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1870 in Methodist Cemetery.

857 F ii. Susan FAIRCHILD was born in 1785 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ and died on 23 Nov 1857 at age 72.

275. 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.

Stephen married Hester Ann VAN_WINKLE on 18 Feb 1836 in Union Co., IN. Hester was born in 1822 in Kentucky.

276. 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.

Abner married Lydia JOHNSON. Lydia was born on 15 Jan 1787 in Pennsylvania, died on 15 Jul 1880 at age 93, and was buried in Jul 1880 in Bath Twp., Franklin Co., IN, Bethlehem Cemetery.

864 F i. Nancy GOBLE was born on 26 Mar 1808 in Washington Co., PA and died in 1861 at age 53.

865 F ii. Leathe GOBLE was born on 11 May 1810 in Washington Co., PA, died on 28 Jan 1891 at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1891 in Bath Twp., Franklin Co., IN, Bethlehem Cemetery.

Leathe married Robert WHITE on 26 Feb 1832 in Union Co., IN. Robert was born about 1806.

866 F iii. Mary GOBLE was born on 12 Jan 1812 in Washington Co., PA and died in 1903 in Union Co., IN at age 91.

Mary married Crawford WHITE on 21 Nov 1836 in Union Co., IN. Crawford was born about 1817 in Indiana and died between 1880 and 1900.

867 F iv. Sarah GOBLE was born on 25 Jul 1814 in Union Co., IN and died in 1888 at age 74.

868 F v. Amy Ann GOBLE was born in Feb 1818 in Union Co., IN and died on 2 Dec 1891 at age 73.

869 M vi. Henry Washington GOBLE was born on 18 Nov 1823 in Union Co., IN and died on 12 Nov 1910 at age 86.

281. 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.

Joseph married Catherine SUTPHIN, daughter of Peter SUTPHIN and Catherine UNKNOWN. Catherine was born in 1756 and died on 20 Apr 1813 in Ovid, Seneca Co., NY at age 57.

+ 873 F iv. Judith STOLL was born on 30 Oct 1796 and died on 5 Aug 1833 at age 36.

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