Midge, The John DRAKE referred to in this article is my 8G grandfather. Benjamin STELLE is my 7G grandfather, with his son Isaac being my 6G grandfather. Benjamin STELLE m. Mercy HULL d/o Samuel HULL & Mary MANNING. Benjamin STELLE's daughter, Rachel m. Ephraim FITZ-RANDOLPH s/o Joseph FITZ-RANDOLPH. Do you by any chance have a copy of the will of Joseph FITZ-RANDOLPH? I would love to have a copy of it if you do. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning this family. This is the first time I have seen anyone refer to Benjamin & Isaac STELLE. Joann NOTE: My Genealogy data is based on books, charts, phone calls, email, internet, printed documents and the hard work of others. My info. should only be used as a guide or reference to help you with your search. It is up to you to confirm it. Any corrections or additions are welcomed. ----- Original Message ----- From: Midge Haines <Jasspro@aol.com> To: <NJMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2000 2:44 PM Subject: [NJMIDDLE] STELLE--- > Posted on: Middlesex Co. NJ Query Forum > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NJ/Middlesex?read=1071 > > Surname: > ------------------------- > > Don't know if this will help at all since most STELLE names were earlier > than your timeframe > > >From the PISCATAWAY RECORDS--The first marriage recorded by a "Minister > of the Gospel" was on 5 Aug. 1714 by Mr JOHN DRAKE, whose services are > occasionally referred to thereafter until 1737 > The successor of Mr. DRAKE in 1739 was Benjamin STELLE, of French parentage > but born in New York abt 1683. He died in January 1759. His son ISAAC STELLE, > continued to officiate for nearly 23 years after the death of his father > (BENJAMIN). ISAAC STELLE died on Oct 9, 1781 , in his 63rd year. The Rev. > REUNE RUNYON succeeded Mr. STELLE in 1783 having been called to the ministry > in 1771. Mr RUNYON died in Nov. 1811, having been assisted by HENRY SMALLEY > At present I have not identified BENJAMIN STELLE with MERCY STELLE. > The will of a JOSEPH FITZRANDOLPH dated JUN 25, 1745 in Piscataway Middlesex > Co. NJ memtions an Executor as ISAAC STELLE and a witness as BENAJMIN STELLE. > > > ==== NJMIDDLE Mailing List ==== > To reach the list manager go to: pmount@fnr.umass.edu >