I'm trying to find the parents of James GARRISON of Alexandria Twp, Hunterdon Co, NJ, born in 1767/1768. Does anyone here have any info? What I know follows ... James Garrison was born in February of 1767 or 1768, probably in New Jersey. He lived most of his life in Alexandria Twp, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. James married Dinah/Dianna ROBINS (born 9 October 1772 in NJ, daughter of Isaac & Susannah ROBINS). James and Dinah were married in about 1790, probably in New Jersey. In her father's will, Dinah was left a farm and land in Alexandria Township, Hunterdon County. She resided there from at least 1793 until her death in 1857. It's doubtful but possible that James and Dinah ran a tavern called "Old Hickory" which was located about one mile south of where their home was. James died in December of 1825 and was buried on the land left to Dinah by her father. In 1850 her son, John, and his wife were residing with Dinah. In 1850 Dinah's real estate was valued at $1,000. Dinah died on May 31, 1857 and was buried next to her husband. Their place of burial is located in Bethlehem Township about two miles southwest of Bloomsbury and about 1/10 mile from Alexandria Township where their farmhouse was located. Their farmland encompassed portions of Alexandria Township, Bethlehem Township, and possibly Union Township. In Dinah's will she didn't leave anything to her son, John, or her daughter, Susan, stating that she had already helped them enough. Dinah left all her lands to her daughter, Sarah Ann. Her will is dated April 28, 1857. Children of James & Dinah: i. John. ii. Susan. iii. Isaac. iv. Elizabeth. v. Rachael. vi. William. vii. Sarah Ann. viii. Rebecca. -- Marshall Lake -- [email protected] -- http://mlake.net