"Turkey" is an early name for "New Providence". Jan in California ---------- >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [NJUNION] Samuel Johnson & Lydia Ross >Date: Wed, Apr 26, 2000, 6:39 PM > > Looking for information on Samuel Johnson (1726 - 1789), his wife Lydia Ross > (1725 - ~1800), and three sons, Samuel (b. 1751), John (1755 - 1835) and > Nathaniel (1768 - 1840). Have Samuel's Will which states he was "of Turkey, > Elizabeth Borough, Essex County." He left his homestead to his sons. I know > much about sons John and Nathaniel and their descendants, but little about > Samuel Jr. Where was "Turkey" and where was the homestead? Who were Samuel > and Lydia's parents and siblings? Any information would be appreciated. > >