http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_John_Reading John Reading was the first native-born governor of New Jersey, serving in 1747, and again from September 1757 to June 1758. His father Colonel John Reading was the first white major landowner in Hunterdon County. Governor Reading was one of the founders and trustees of the College of New Jersey, which became Princeton University. The above information may help. Audrey -----Original Message----- From: mills-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mills-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of ChekWriter@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 12:18 AM To: mills@rootsweb.com; NJSUSSEX-L-request@rootsweb.com Subject: [MILLS] John MILLS - Surveyor - Gloucester Co. NJ This John MILLS is mentioned in the family history of John READING. His son was Governor of New Jersey early on. John READING in 1703 sent John MILLS and other men to survey 150,000 acres of land between the Raritan and another river. Does anyone have details about this MILLS family? William MILLS married Mary READING, dau of John READING. Would like to know more about this John MILLS family, and how it relates to mine, if at all. Thank you so much. Pat cw ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MILLS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.1/440 - Release Date: 9/6/2006