"Priscilla CORY, widow of John CORY late of Elizabeth Town, signed "her mark" to her will dated March 6, 1722/23, proved December 17, 1723, naming daughter Anna COREY not yet of age, son Elnathan, daughter Mary HAMPTON, and son-in-law Andrew HAMPTON, Jr.; witnesses were Anthony LITTELL, Mary STRAYHEARNE ("her mark"), and William STRAYHEARNE (NJA 23:111)." Priscilla was Priscilla OSBORN b. abt 1677 d. 1723, married John CORY b. 2/3/1674/75 d. 1722. MONMOUTH COUNTY - " Alexander ANDERSON died in 1687 at Chingeroras (in or near present Raritan TWNSHP). He was on eof the Scotch settlers, and had been in the province not over two years. He left no will and on October 28, 1687, adm. was granted to John HAMTON, who had been overseer of on eof the groups of immigrants. In 1714, HAMTON having died before completing adm'n, John BARCLAY was made adm'r d.b.n.. (NJA 23:13)." "David OLIVER was born ca. 1692 - 1693 and died, as indicated by his gravestone in the Presbyterian churchyard at Elizabeth, 12 November 1747 in his 55th year. He married (1) Hannah____ who died 29 February 1735/6 aged 43 and (2) Elizabeth HAMPTON, who survived him. David OLIVER of the Borough of Elizabeth, carpenter, wrote his will 3 November 1747; it was proved 24 November 1747. In it he mentions his wife Elizabeth and seven children. The will of Andrew HAMTON of Elizabeth Town, dated 1 October 1738, mentions his daughter, Elizabeth OLIVER." Best, Bob Smith.....Shelby, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Odie <odie@pathwaynet.com> To: <NJESSEX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 12:27 PM Subject: HAMPTON AND CUMMIN families > Hello, > I am hoping that someone could help me! > I am trying to find any information on Andrew HAMPTON and his wife Margaret > CUMMIN. > I found on the internet, that Andrew was a brother to John HAMPTON. > Also, that Andrew left a will in 1738 in Elizabeth Town, county of Essex, > Province of East New Jersey. he mentions his wife Margaret and children, > John, Andrew, Margaret HAmpton, Johannah, Lambert, Elizabth Oliver, grandson > Jonathan Hampton, son of James deceased, > granson Issac Terrill, son of Mary deceased. Eldest son Thomas got only 20 > shillings. > > There was suppose to be a house on Pearl Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, > built in 1696/97 by Andrew HAMPTON and his wife Margaret CUMMIN. Would > anyone happen to know if this is true, or how I could go about finding out? > > Also, how can I obtain a copy of Andrews Will? > > Any information on the HAMPTONs and CUMMINs family would be very > appreciated! > Thank you all!! > Sharon > > > > ==== NJESSEX Mailing List ==== > Read the NJESSEX mailing list FAQ: > <http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex/faq/mailinglist.htm> >