The following are Stout entries abstracted from Church Records of the Old School Baptist Church of Hopewell, New Jersey which begin in 1749. Included below are entries covering the period from 1715-1818. These records are contained in a published book, The Town Records of Hopewell, New Jersey by the New Jersey Colonial Dames of America and have also been filmed by the Mormons. I have included the first list of all church members and thereafter have included only Stouts and a Stout women under married names. I have included a few notes in brackets. Hope somebody finds something of interest in this list. Patt "In the first Settling of this Neighborhood it pleased God that Jonathan Stout and his family in the Course of Providence was Brought from Middletown to Settle in this Place himself and wife being members of the Baptist church at Middletown and after some Time some more Settling and being Visited by some Ministers some were Baptised here some moveing [sic] from other Places Gave a feeble Prospect to some of the sister churches that in time a Church might be Gathered here which thro Divine Goodness was Effected in Manner following At a Meeting held at the house of Joseph Stout in Hopewell Apriel [sic] 23 day Anno Dom 1715 there met together Abel Morgan Minister of the church at Penepack and Philadelphia Griffith Miles & Joseph Todd Members of sd Church, and John Burrows Minister of Middletown & Samuel Ogborn Member of his Church to be Assistants and Witnesses at the Constitution of this these few members or Baptised persons that were then Living Near here into Church Order and Fellowship the Names of those then Constituted are (* Deceased previous to 1749 when this book was begun): Hannah Stout Ann Stout* Jonathan Stout* Sarah Fitzrandolph* Ruth Stout Joseph Stout Rachel Hyde* Alse Curtis Thomas Curtis* Mary Drake* Sarah Smith Benjamin Drake These Persons being Gathered together on the Day and in the Year Above mentioned at the house of Joseph Stout in hopewell . . . . New church members from 1715 to 1728 (* Deceased by 1749): Mary Stout Hannah Stout Mary Stout Ann Stout Freegift Stout David Stout Benj. Stout Joseph Stout New Church members 1729-30: Catherine Stout* (d. bef 1749) New Church members 1733 to 1739 (* d. bef 1749): James Stout* Ann Stout* Ann Stout Benjamin Stout Sept 1739 (*d. bef. 1749): James Stout* Mary Stout John Stout Rachel Stout Joseph Stout* Aug. 6, 1747: Rebecca Stout* (d. bef. 1749) Nov. 11, 1747: Rebecca Stout May 18, 1748: David Stout, Jemima Stout Oct. 29, 1748: Elizabeth Stout Baptized by Mr. Isaac Eaton: Apr 15, 1749: Zebulon Stout, Charity Stout, Hannah Stout May 17, 1749: Elizabeth Stout, David Stout, Jacob Stout June 17, 1749: Elisabeth Stout, Grace Stout Sept. 9, 1749: John Stout, Catherine Stout Dec. 21 1751: Ruth Stout Mar. 14, 1752: Mary Stout Nov. 20, 1756: Mabel Stout Aug. 18, 1759: Sarah Stout Aug. 16, 1760: Anne Stout Apr. 14, 1764: Elisabeth Stout May 19, 1764: Noah Stout June 16, 1764: Richard Stout, Penelope Stout Aug. 18, 1764: Nathaniel Stout and his wife Charity Sept. 15, 1764: Andrew Stout, Anne Stout Sept. 22, 1764: Rebecca Stout Oct. 20, 1764: Abraham Stout Oct. 28, 1764: Abner Stout, Elisabeth Stout Nov. 4, 1764: Benjamin Stout, Susanna Stout Nov. 17, 1764: Jonathan Stout, Elijah Stout, Benijah Stout, James Stout, Anne Stout, Rebecca Stout Dec. 30, 1764: Abel Stout Mar. 16, 1764: Samuel Stout, Mary Stout May 18, 1764: Rachel Stout, Martha Stout June 16, 1765: Elisabeth Stout, Amy Stout July 20, 1765: Charity Stout Aug. 17, 1765: Hekekiah Stout, Hepzibah Stout; Catherine Stout, Lucina Stout Sept. 14, 1765: David Stout, Charity Stout Sept. 21, 1765: John Stout June 14, 1766: Abraham Stout and Stephen Barton were chosen Deacons on trial as assistants to the former Deacons Oct. 18, 1766: Zebulon Stout July 25, 1767: Timoty titus, Stephen Barton and Abraham Stout were ordained Deacons by Isaac Eaton and David Sutton Sept. 19, 1767: "Since our last Association" these four members died: - Col. Joseph Stout . . . Jan. 21, 1768: Elisabeth De Camp, formerly Elisabeth Stout, deceased Mar. 28, 1768: Parsonage sold to Zebulon Stout for L 57.10 sh July 29, 1768: ruth Stout deceased June 17, 1769: Freegift Stout buried July 16, 1769: Mercy Stout by letter from Crosswicks Sept. 16, 1769: Abel Stout dismissed Oct. -- 1769: David Stout buried Dec. 5, 1769 A Charter was granted, signed at Burlington by Governor William Franklin. The incorporators were: Rev. Isaac Eaton Benjamin Stout John Stout, esq. Timothy Titus David Stout Stephen Barton Captain Zebulon Stout Abraham Stout John Hunt Dec. 11, 1769: John Hart delivered the Charter to Isaac Eaton and Zebulon Stout Jan. 21, 1770: Hannah Stout, wife of Benjamin Stout, deceased Susanna Nicholson, formerly Susanna Stout, burned [sic] May 1, 1770: Board of Trustees selected, including: Benjamin Stout, Abraham Stout, John Stout, David Stout, Zebulon Stout May 24, 1770: Joseph Stout was buried Apr 20, 1771: Jonathan Stout dismissed to Virginia [probably son of Benjamin & Hannah (Bonham) Stout, husband of Hannah Jewell, moved to what is now Harrison co., WV] Deaths in 1772: Charity Stout, wife of Zebulon Stout; Elizabeth Stout, wife of David Stout, July 26. Aug. 1, 1772: Elder John Stout appointed moderator and clerk. Deaths in 1773: Elizabeth Stout wife of Abraham, Jan. 7; Mary Stout wife of Freegift. Apr. 19, 1774: Nathaniel Stout son of Benjamin chosen deacon on trial. Nov. 12, 1775: Catharine Stout, daughter of Samuel; Hepzabah Stout, daughter of Benjamin [& Rebecca (Doolhagen) Stout] Nov. 25, 1775: Rhoda Stout daughter of Nathaniel. Dec. 17, 1775: William Stout son of Jacob Dec. 31, 1775: Zepheniah Stout and Mabel Stout, children of John jr. Jan. 7, 1776: Rachel Stout daughter of James; Rachel Stout duaghter of John jr. Jan. 27, 1776: Elijah Stout of Nattie; Soolomon Stout of Abram Feb. 4, 1776: Nathan Stout of John Esq; Levi Stout Feb. 10, 1776: Martha Stout wife of Benjamin Jr. [probably Martha (Schenk) Stout] Feb. 19, 1776: Charity Stout granddaughter to Capt. Stout Mar. 3, 1776: Sarah Stout of Jacob; Cate a negro woman of Benj. Stout senior. Apr. 14, 1776: Jedadiah Stout of Benj. of Amwell; Sarah Stout of David Stout Apr. 20, 1776: Rachel Stout of John Esq.; Sarah Stout of Andrew. Apr. 29, 1776: Frank, a negro of Benj. Stout Jr. July 27, 1776: Mary Stout wife of Isaac; Elizabeth Stout. Oct. 28, 1776: Solomon Stout son of Abraham deceased "on field of battle at ye White plains in York" Mar. 30, 1777: Abraham Stout, deceased, a deacon. Mar. 31, 1777: Anna Stout wife of Andrew May 7, 1777: Catharine Stout widow deceased, mother to Richard July 26, 1777: Nathan Stout elected deacon Apr. 19, 1778: David Stout son of David in Amell July 18, 1778: John Stout is directed "to procure one Gallon of rum to be used to clean the meeting house." July 24, 1778: Charity Stout deceased, wife of Daniel Aug 19, 1780: Sarah Bray daughter of Benjamin Stout to Kingwood. Sept. 4, 1781: Elizabeth Stout wife of Caleb Stout Deaths 1781 to 1784: David Stout of Amwell d. Oct. 4, 1781, aged 62; Zephaniah Stout, d. Oct. 10, 1781 "in the Prime of Life;" Benjamin Stout, d. Feb. 8 1782, aged about 84. May 9, 1785: Jane Stout, wife of Lieut. Abraham Stout, dismissed, "being about to remove to our western frontiers." Sept. 20, 1785: Jacob Stout deceased, in his 64th year Apr. 5, 1787: David Stout of Amwell "died of a decline." July 22, 1787: Abner Stout and Lucina his wife by letter from Kingwood. Sept. 15, 1787: William Stout, Rachel Stout dismissed to western frontiers. Aug. 27, 1788: Zebulon Stout died in his 90th year. Dec. 7, 1788: Capt. David Stout "died in his 72d year, leaving 8 children exclusive of many dead, 60 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren." Apr. 22, 1789: Sarah Stout, widow of late Capt. David Stout, died at an advanced age. Aug 15, 1789: Samuel Stout and Jeiah Stout elected Deacons; James Stout elected Elder. Oct. 14, 1789: Martha Stout dismissed [probably Martha (Schenk) Stout, widow of Benjamin Stout] Apr. 8, 1790: church elders include James Stout, Jediah Stout, Nathan Stout, Andrew Stout. June 7, 1789: Elder John Stout died July 25, 1789: Sarah Bray by letter from Kingwood church. Sept. 22, 1791: Jediahy Stout dismissed to western frontiers. Apr. 7, 1792: elders of church include James Stout, Nathan Stout, Andrew Stout, Samuel Stout. May 5, 1793: Abner Stout and Lucini his wife, to frontiers July 21, 1793: David Stout July 25, 1793: Charity Stout, wife of David Stout, died. Oct. 18, 1794: Sarah Stout, who has long been absent and is now in Kentucky, dismissed to Mayslick Church. May 3, 1795: Rachel Stout, widow of Elder John Stout, died aged near 80 years. June 20, 1794: David Stout of Amwell elected deacon. Apr. 7, 1796: Trustees elected included James Stout, Nathan Stout, Samuel Stout, David Stout of Amwell, Hezekiah Stout. Aug. 5, 1796: Mary Stout, widow of Benjamin Stout of amwell, died. Sept. 4, 1796: Rachel Stout dismissed to Kentucky. Dec. 16, 1796: Richard Stout died. Aug. 5, 1797 church members listed, including: Ann Stout, Nathaniel Stout, Charity Stout, Grace Stout, Mable Stout, Hezekiah Stout, Catherine Stout, David Stout, John Stout, Eprietus Stout [wife of Hezekiah Stout]; Easter Stout, Hiphsibath Crumb [probably dau of Benjamin and Rebecca (Doolhagen) Stout]; Andrew Stout, Hannah Stout, Ann Stout, James Stout, Ann Stout, Nathan Stout, Benjamin Stout, Elizabeth Stout, Benejah Stout, Sarah Bray [dau of Benjamin Stout], David Stout, Elijah Stout, Matha (Martha?) Stout. Aug. 19, 1797: The following, having removed to a distance without asking letters of dismissal, were solemnly dropped from the Church roll of members: Ama Oliphant; Hipsibath Crumb (probably daughter of Benjamin & Rebecca (Doolhagen) Stout]; Elijah Stout; Martha Stout [possibly Martha Schenk Stout, widow of Benjamin Stout, removed to now Harrison co., WV] July 22, 1798: Elizabeth Stout Nov. 18, 1798: Richard Stout Dec. 15, 1798: Acha Stout Died during 1798: John Stout Jan. 20, 1799: Jesse Stout, Abigail Stout Aug. 17, 1799: Nathan Stout Oct. 20, 1799: Sarah Stout Nov. 16, 1799: Andrew Stout Nov. 24, 1799: Eunice Stout Dec. 31, 1799: Nathaniel Stout died. July 20, 1800: Theophilius Stout, Elenor Stout Aug. 17, 1800: Letters of dismission to the Western Country to which they expect soon to move were given to Benijah Stout, Elizabeth Stout. Feb. 15, 1801: Levi Stout, Mary Stout Mar. 22, 1801: Rachel Stout May 17, 1801: Elizabeth Stout; Mary Stout, by letter from Kingwood; Anna Stout the elder deceased. Sept. 30, 1802: Elizabeth Stout Dec. 17, 1803: Levi Stout and wife dismissed to Amwell Church. Apr. 6, 1804: Elizabeth Stout, wife of Theophilus, dismissed to Genesee. Aug. 19, 1804: Andrew S. Stout dismissed, Sarah Stout dismissed. During 1804, previous to Sept. 15: Charity Stout, deceased; Hester Stout, deceased. Sept. 14, 1805: Joseph Stout, dismissed; Aisa Stout, dismissed Sept. 30, 1806: David Stout, deceased, in his 38th year. July 12, 1807: Abraham Stout Sept. -- 1807: Hannah Stout, Jemima Stout. Nov. __ 1807: Anna Stout Sept. 23, 1809: Zepheniah Stout, Eleanor Stout Nov. 24, 1809: Zephaniah Stout (bap. Sept. 23, 1809) deceased May 4, 1810: James Stout deceased July 14, 1801: Grace Stout died in her 89th yer. Feb. -- 1811: Rachel Stout Setp. 14, 1811: levi Stout and wife Mary, by letter from Amewell. Mar. -- 1812: Off, a Black belonging to Hezekiah Stout During Spring 1813: Dinah, Hezekiah Stout's black girl Mar. -- 1814: Hezekiah Stout [son of Benjamin & Hannah (Bonham) Stout, 1M Mrs. Smith, 2M Epenetus (Gordon) Sortore], deceased; Zebulon Stout, deceased. June 18, 1814: Ezekial Stout Oct. 16, 1814: Mrs. Ann Stout 1814: Ezekiel Stout deceased in New York. Mar. __ 1815: Ann Stout deceased Sept. 14, 1816: Eunis Stout wife of John Stout, deceased. Winter 1817-18: Sarah Bray, deceased, aged about 80 years May 24, 1818: Anna Stout Nov. 13, 1818: Sarah wife of Ira Stout Excommunications: June 18, 1757: John Stout. Reasons not stated. May 16, 1789: Richard Stout. Reason not stated. Feb. 15, 1794: Levi Stout, non-attendance; said he had no suitable clothing. July 14, 1798: Benjamin Stout, for not keeping his placein the Church and not appearing when sent for. July 17, 1802: Nathan Stout, for drunkeness. Nov. 19, 1803: David Stout, for joining Presbyterians. _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html