Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware

PUBLICATIONS OF THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA. Vol. IV. MARCH, 1909. No. 1. GLEANINGS IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE. Copied by Rev. C. H. B. Turner, of Lewes, Delaware, from an old record that was eaten on edges by moths and yellow with age. October the 4th 1748. John Rodney was married to Sarah Paynter—by whom he had issue, one son called William who was born February the eleventh 171-8- & died the 22 41 instant and on the 7th day of June 1751 the said Sarah departed this life. Nov. 2d 1752. John Rodney afsd. was married to Ruth Hu nn. Nov. 9th 1754. Their first son named William was born (being the second son of the said John Rodney) and departed this life January 14th 1756. — 1756. Mary Rodney their first daughter was born about 5 Oclock P. M. and departed this life April 27th 1791 aged 35 years 2 months 15 days. ( 5 ) 6 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. — 9th 1758. Penelope Rodney their 2' daughter was born about 2 Oclock A. M. — 22d 1760. John Rodney their 2' son was born near 12 Oclock at night and departed this life January 10th 1761. — 1762. Hannah Rodney their 3d daughter was born near — & departed this life May 18th 1787. — 1764. Daniel Rodney their 3d son was born about half an hour after 5 P. M. April 29th 1767. Caleb Rodney their 4th son was born half an hour after 9 A. M. — 9th 1770. Ruth Rodney their 4th daughter was born near 1 Oclock in the — & departed this life August following. — llth 1771. John Rodney their 5th son (and 2nd of that name) was born at half an hour after 5 in the evening. — 15th 1773. William Rodney their 6th son was born at 1 Oclock P. M. and departed this life April 24th 1774. June 24th 1775. Thomas Rodney their 7th son was born at about 4 Oclock. March 6th 1779. George Rodney their 8th son was born about 11 Oclock at night and departed this life June the 30th following aged 3 months and — Copied from tombstones in Pilot-town Lewes, Del. In Memory of Hannah Baily who died January 16, 1732 aged 72 years. Here lies the Body of Hannah Jacobs, Born May 11, 1734. Departed this life December 18, 1767. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 7 In memory of Albertus Jacobs, who died April the 28t1 1748 aged 53 years. In memory of John Jacobs who dyed ye 19th March 1741 aged 45 years. In memory of Jacob Art who departed this life Sept. 13, 1769 aged 48 years. In memory of Sarah Art the wife of Bailey Art who departed this life October 1,1797 aged 26 years. John Naws, no inscription or date ; Benjamin Naws, no inscription or date. I. N. M. B. Nothing else on these two stones. Copied from a book in possession of Mrs. William Edwards, Sr., Lewes, Del. Paul White was born 12-14-1759. Departed this life 5-16-1790. Mary White wife of Paul White born 3-16-1765. Paul White and Mary Hudson were married 1-30-1782. Wrexham their first son was born 10-30-1782, Departed this life 3-7-1822. Sarah their first daughter was born 11-26-1784. Benjamin their second son was born 2-23-1787. Robert their third son was born 2-12-1789. Departed this life October 22d 1867. From a Bible presented to St. Peter's Parish, Lewes, Del., by the Hon. H. R. Burton, M. D. Date of Bible 1761. Family of Robert Burton who was born April 25,1730. The aforesaid Robert Burton was married to Ann his wife by Anderson Parker December 19,1751. 8 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. Sarah, daughter of Robert & Ann Burton b. Nov. 5, 1752 and departed this life June 23, 1755. Robert, son of Robert and Ann Burton b. June 24, 1756 and departed this life March 30, 1785. John, son of Robert and Ann Burton b. Oct. 12, 1759. Ann, daughter of Robert and Ann Burton b. April 15, 1762. Joshua, son of Robert and Ann Burton b. Nov. 4, 1764. William, son of Robert and Ann Burton b. April 8, 1767. Mary, daughter of Robert and Ann Burton b. Oct. 26, 1771 and departed this life July 4, 1864. Robert Burton, Sr., departed this life March 30, 1785. Ann, his wife departed this life March 15, 1790. Ann Burton Wiltbank d. April 9, 1801. William Burton d. November, 1834. Elizabeth Hazzard Stockley d. Feb. 16, 1790. Joshua Burton d. December 13, 1843. The Rev. Mr. Franklin conducted the funeral services. Pemberton Burton d. April 2, 1828. Ann W. Burton d. Sept. 7. 1843. Records from the Bible of John Augustus of Wilmington, Delaware—now in possession of John Thomas Wilson, Greencastle, Ind. John Augustus—His Bible bought at Philadelphia, Dec. y8 10th Anno. Dom. .£ s 1765—Price 2-5. Elizabeth Augustus Her Bible—She was born December ye 18th being Friday Anno. Dom. 1739. The birth and age of his children—vizCatherine Augustus was born January ye 1st at 2 of the clock in the afternoon being Thursday Anno Dom. 1761. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 9 Elizabeth Augustus was born August ye 15th at 4 of the clock in the afternoon being Sunday, Anno Domini 1762. Jacob Augustus was born July ye 30th at 2 of the clock in the afternoon—being Monday Anno Dom. 1764. David Augustus was born September ye 5th being Friday — of the clock in the afternoon Anno Dom. 1766. Anne Augustus was born July 21st being Thursday at Ten oclock in the morning Anno Dom. 1768. Rachel Augustus was born June 18th, it being Monday at 4 o'clock in the morning Anno Dom. 1770. Augustus was born April 24th at 5 o'clock in the it being Friday Anno Dom. 1772. John Augustus was born y e 2nd day– of April being Sunday at 6 o'clock in the morning in the year of our Lord 1775. Enoch Augustus was born May the 24th being Saturday at 5 o'clock in the morning in the year of the Lord 1777. Hannah Augustus was born June 10th being Thursday, in the year of our Lord 1779 at 8 oclock at night. Margaret Augustus was born December the 28th being Saturday at 8 o'clock at night, in the year of our Lord 1782. Elizabeth Smith daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Smith was born September 1gt being the Sabbath day at 3 oclock at night—in the year of our Lord 1782. Elizabeth Smith wife of Samuel Smith, departed this life the 6'h day of October 1784 at Turkeyfoot settlement, Bedford County. 10 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. Children of John McMinn & Hannah Augustus. John Augustus McMinn was born October 28th, in the year of our Lord 1805. William Lindsey McMinn was born in the year of our Lord 1807 July 4th. Eliza Jane McMinn was born June 3 1 in the year of our Lord 1809. Samuel McMinn was born February 1st in the year of our Lord 1811. Sarah Ann McMinn was born in the year of our Lord 1812 December 19th• Mary McMinn was born November 17 in the year of our Lord 1814. Thomas Reed McMinn was born July 17th in the year of our Lord 1818. Margaret McMinn was born August 7th in the year of our Lord 1816. David Augustus McMinn was born January 5th in the year of our Lord 1821. George Monroe McMinn was born June 7th in the year of our Lord 1823. Margaret McMinn departed this life August 8 1h in the year of our Lord 1823. Thomas Reed McMinn departed this life August 9th in the year of our Lord 1824. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 11 Inscription on Monument in Haslet Burial Ground near Cedar Creek Mill. In memory of Joseph Haslet. He was son of Col. John Haslet who fell at the battle of Princeton Jan. 3rd. 1777. A gallant officer and gallantly seconded by the Delaware troops. Leaving a widow who in a few days died of grief, and several small children. Joseph the subject of this epitaph was reared under the guardianship of William Killen chief Justice and afterward chancellor of this State. After arriving at age he removed from Kent County and established himself a farmer in Cedar Creek Hundred. He was elected Governor of the State 1810 etc., etc. He died during his second term as Governor June 23rd. 1823. His first wife was Mary Draper second wife Rachel Hickman. Inscriptions on Stones in Churchyard of Cedar Creek Church. In memory of Reynear Williams who departed this life April 2nd. 1773, aged 26 years and 7 months. How loved how valued once avails him not to whom related or by whom begot. (This stone was thrown down as all were). In memory of Abagail wife of Sylvester Webb who departed this life 17t 1 of Dec. 1785, aged 25 years. In memory of Nelley Draper who departed this life April 17th 1790, aged 14 years. (This stone in many fragments). There were three foot-stones which presumably belonged to the foregoing as the initials were, R. W. N. D. A. W. 12 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. From a Bible belonging to Mrs. Ferdinand Brewer, Lewes, Del. March 10, 1758. John Blakey. Jacob & Ann Sharpless in memory of Yr Brother. The Nativity of Jacob & Ann Sharpless' children according to Newstile. Their Names & When Born. John was born the 28th of the 9th month 1749. Susanna was born the 23' of the 5th month 1751. Nathan was born the 28th of the 9th month 1752. Lydia was born the 31 8t of the 12th month 1754. Joseph was born the 12th of the 6th month 1757. Jesse was born the 6th of the 11th month 1759. Ann was born the 28th of the 12th month 1761. Jane was born the 23d of the 10th month 1764. Martha was born the 8th of the 12th month 1767. Hannah was born the 8th of the 12th month 1770. Jacob Sharpless departed this life 19 day of the 7th month 1775. Joseph Tolbot departed this life 16 day of the 6 month 1783. Joseph Sharpless departed this life 27 day of the 10th month 1796. William Phillips and Hannah Phillips [Sharpless] was marryed September 20, 1794. William Phillips departed this life February 29, 1824. Hannah Phillips departed this life March 26, 1847, aged 76 years, three months and 18 days. Their children : Anne was born July 28, 1795. Juliet was born August 8, 1797. William was born June 20, 1799. Milford was born October 22, 1804. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 13 Hester was born July 15, 1807. Lydia was born July 5, 1810. John Bleakey departed this life February 10, 1806. Ann Tolbot departed this life October 8, 1811. Lydia Dutton departed this life August 1, 1799. Date of Bible MDCCLV. Abstract of Hazzard Wills in Register's Office, Georgetown, Delaware. Joseph Hazzard's Will in Book A, No. 1, page 454. Date 5, 12, 1750. Probated 7, 25, 1750. Witnesses, Benjamin Stokley, Cord Hazzard, Rachel Hazzard. Wife's name Sarah. Children, David, Arthur, Joseph, Elizabeth wife of Paynter Stockley, Esther wife of Jacob Dodd, Sarah, Nancy and Comfort. Appoints Benj. Stockley, John Potter, Cord Hazzard and Thomas Carey to divide certain lands between David and Arthur. Sarah his wife Executor. Cord Hazzard's Will in Book B, No. 2, page 411. Date 1-31-1766. Probated 1-11-1771. Witnesses, Hamilton Craig, Cornelius Stockley. Children, Wm Hazzard, deed David Hazzard (Wife's name Rachel) Hannah, Robinson, Rhoda Fowler, Rachel Burton, Mary King, Arcada Robinson, Joseph Hazzard. Wife and Son Joseph Executors. David Hazzard's Will, Book C, No. 3, page 156. Date 4, 5, 1778. Probated 5-22-1778. Witnesses, John Hazzard, John Richards, William Robinson. Son Ebenezer Hazzard (Wife Sarah). 14 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. Daughter Arcada. Sarah Hazzard's (widow of Joseph) Will, Book C, No. 3, page 235. Date 5, 25, 1786. Witnesses, Anderson Parker, Isaac Smith & Sarah Cropper. Arthur Hazzard (Grandson Thomas Hazzard). Daughters, Elizabeth Stockley, Hester Robinson, Sarah West, Ann Milby, Comfort Craig. (Grandchildren, David Craig, Ann Hazzard & Sarah Hazzard, daughters of Arthur Hazzard) Sarah daughter of Joseph Hazzard. No date of Probate. William Hazzard's Will in Book D, No. 4, page 72. 3-7-1782. Witnesses, George Black, Ben, Burton & Wm. Burrows. Wife Mary Hazzard. Sons, George, Jacob, Rachel, Rebecca, Arcada, Nancy & William. Probated 1-29-1785. Mary Hazzard's nuncupative, Will in Book D, No. 4, page 127. Date 7-11-1786. Husband's name not given. Witnesses Susanna Carey, Ann Riley. Children, Charles Hazzard, William Hazzard, Ann Hazzard. Executor "My son in law Geo. Hazzard." Probated 8, 30, 1786. Rachel Hazzard's Will, Book D, No. 4, page 219. Date 9-2-1778. Witnesses, Sally Hall, Betty. Mason, Wm. Conwell. Five daughters, Rhoda, Rachel, Mary, Cada, Hannah. Sons, Joseph and David Hazzard. Again names daughters, Rhoda Robinson, Rachel Burton, Mary King, Cada Robinson, Hannah Robinson. Probated 4-6-1791. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 15 David Hazzard's Will, Book D, No. 4, page 308. Date, 7, 17, 1790. Witnesses, Jos. Hall, James Newbold, Levin Ennis. Children, Cord, David, James & John Hazzard. Wife's name was Elon. Probated 7-29-1790. Elon Hazzard's Will, Book D, No. 4, page 387. Date 9-7-1790. Witnesses, James F. Baylis, Samuel Ennis. Children, Cord, David, James and John Hazzard. Also speaks of her son Hinman Rhoads and Grandson John Rhoads and my daughter Margaret Rhoads. Probated 4-3-1793. Joseph Hazzard's Will, Book E, No. 5, page 3. Date 2, 24, 1791. Sons, Cord, John William & Joseph. Daughter, Rachel Wiltbank and three grandchildren, Cord, Simpson and Hannah Hazzard heirs of my son Wm Hazzard, decd. Witnesses, Wm Young, Mary Wiltbank, Elizabeth Lane. Probated 9-30-1794. Hap Hazzard's Will, Book E, No. 5, page 52. Date 10-22-1795. Son Wm Craig Hazzard deed & David Craig Hazzard. My Wife Mary Hazzard (her son's name Charles King) to George Hazzard son of William Hazzard, Peter Hazzard son of Jacob Hazzard. His brothers Jacob Hazzard & William Hazzard, decd. Executor, George Hazzard, Esq. Witnesses, Joseph Hall, Sarah Russell, William King. Probated 10-26-1795. Arthur Hazzard's Will, Book E, No. 5, page 263. Date 4, 30, 1800 (In Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred). 16 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. Sons Joseph & Arthur, land in Angola, Indian River Hundred. Daughter Comfort. Grandson Nathaniel Hazzard, son of David Hazzard my daughters Sarah Burton? & Nancy Gordon. My Son David Hazzard. Wife Executor. Witnesses, Jacob Wolfe, John Little, William Paynter. Probated 5-13-1800. George Hazzard's Will, Book E, No. 5, page 272. Date 10-15-1800. Son William a minor, son Hap Hazzard, a minor. Wife Abigail. Four children & only gives names William & Hap. Names his brothers William & Jacob. Witnesses, Abra. Hargis, James Houston. Probated 12-16-1800. Ann Hazzard's Will, Book F, No. 5, page 5. Date 2,3, 1802. Names no children, but names legatees of other name than testatrix. Witnesses, Robert Houston, James Ponder, Isaac Reed. Elihu Hazzard's Will, Book F, No. 6, page 199. Date 3-24-1805. Wife's name Christine Hazzard. Devisee George Talor, legatee, Comfort Mumford, Land in Baltimore Ilnd. Witnesses, Scarborough Tunnel!, William Alee. Probated 8-20-1805. Jacob Hazzard's Will, Book F, No. 6, page 335. Date 4-8-1808. Names son David, grandson David C. Hazzard, granddaughter Jane Hazzard, son Stephen Hazzard, daughters Sally, Betsy, my youngest child. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 17 Repeats childrens' names, Jane, Nancy, Sally, Jacob, John and Betsy. Appoints wife Nancy executrix. Witnesses, Ben. Records, Sam. Paynter, Jr. Probated 6,28,1808. Lemuel Hazzard's Will, Book G, No. 7, page 9. Date 8-8-1812. No children named. Witnesses, Job Jefferson, Arthur West & Mary West. Probated 7-16-1813. Mary Hazzard's Will, Book G, No. 7, page 156. Date 12-28-1815. Children, Elizabeth King, Mary King. Give unto my several children and grandchildren, George King, John King, Samuel King & Winifred King & the children of Nancy Conwell, late Nancy King & Sarah Prettyman late Sarah King & Charles King the sum of 12i each. My son Charles King executor. Witnesses, Jacob White, Mary White. Probated 11-3-1819. Jane Hazzard's (Broadkiln) Will, Book G, No. 7, page 277. Date 7,7,1822. Her father Jacob Richards & mother Elizabeth Richards. Their son Theodore W. Richards. Witnesses Peter Hall, Charles Fisher. Probated 2-11-1827. Nathan Vickers, Reg. John Hazzard's Will, Book G, No. 7, page 412. Dated 4-26-1823. Wife Elizabeth. Children, David Hazzard, Mary Fisher, Mary Young's 18 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. (formerly Mary Fisher) 4 children, Rouse F. Young, Mary J. Fisher & Thomas P. Fisher, daughter Nancy Macurdy. Witnesses, John I. Conwell, Wm H. Campbell. Probated 1-17-1826. Nathan Vickers, Reg. Cord Hazzard's Will, Book H, No. 8, page 105. Date 2-9-1826. Children, Joseph, George & David. Witnesses, Andrew M. Simpler, David Hazzard. Probated 3-31-1831. Polly Hazzard's Will (Dagsbro Hnd.), Book I, No. 9, page 155. Date 12-14-1832. Children, Matilda Hazzard & John Hazzard. Witnesses, Samuel Hitchens, John Paynter, Senr., William Paynter. Probated 11-14-1838. David R. Smith, Reg. Mary Hazzard's Will Book K, No. 10, page 22. Date 2-21-1839. Names grandchildren of my brother Peter Waples, viz. Peter Burton Waples & Joseph Waples. Witnesses David Hazzard, Mary P. Elliott. Probated 12-30-1843. Peter Parker, Reg. Lydia Hazzard's Will (Angola) Book K, No. 10, page 273. Date 10-19-1847. Children, Lydia Ann Hazzard, Elizabeth Hazzard, William Early Hazzard. Witness John H. Burton, John W. Walker. Probated 3-14-1849. William Dunning Reg. Arthur Hazzard's Will, Book L, No. 11, page 398. Date 10-19-1857. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 19 Died a bachelor. Names Sister Ann Hazzard, brothers, Thomas, John B. & Richard Hazzard & Robert Hazzard. Witnesses George Robinson, Thomas Robinson. Probated 1--4-1858. John Sorden ? Reg. Old Land Titles. "A list of Several Receitels of Sundry Deeds Down from a patent granted by Sir Edmond Andross At New York unto Andrew Deprea for 400 a of land Called Timber Neck Dated the 12th day of August A. D. 1679 or abreef State of the Title Down from the afores'd pattent To the Present owner of the Said land posser of the same." first Andrew Dupreas Patent of 400 acres of land granted by Sir Edmond An dross In ew York bearing Date the 12 day of August Anno Domini 1679. 2dly Andrew Deprea of the County of Sussox planter did Convey by his Deed of Sale 400 a of land unto John Deprea of the aforesd Cooper Dated the 13th day of the 12th month Called february the whole Tract 1682. 31y County Sussox. James Askew did Convey by his Deed of Sale a 140 a of land unto John Coe of the Same place a part of Timber Neeck a part of 400 a of the within Tract Dated the 6 day of February 1698. Sussex County. John Coe Did by his Deed of Sale Convey a 140 a of land unto Joseph Mill [?] now part of the within 400 a of land Dated th 4 day of September 1699. ED Edward Nixson [?] of the County afors'd Did Convey by his Deed of Sale a 140 a of land unto Sary Clifton widow of the Town of lewis & County aforsd part of aforsd Tract of 400 a of land Dated the 20th day of July 1703. 20 Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. A And at the Death of Sary Clifton widow of Lewis Town th aforsd 140 acres of land Decended unto her Son Robert Clifton as heir at law. O And whereas Robert Clifton Son of the afores'd widow Deceast did by his last will & Testament bearing Date the 10' day of May 1720 Did order his Executors to Sell the Said land of 140 a above s'd if Need bee who was John Foster & Ann his wife. The abovesd John Deprea did leave & bequeath his last will and Testament the afores'd Tract of 400 a of land unto his Two Sons to wit William & John Deprea dated 1 day of october 1706. • William Deprea and his mother mary deprea widow & Relockt of John Deprea deceast did Convey by there Deed of Sale 100 a of land part of the abovesd 400 a Tract of land unto Richard hininon Esquire Dated th 5th a, ay of may 1720. C Richard Hinmon did Convey by his deed of Sale 100 a of land part of the aboves'd 400 a of land unto Peter marsh the grandfather of y Said Peter marsh dated the 7th day of august 1722. O John Foster of th afors'd County black Smith and Ann foster his wife executors of the last will & Testament of Robert Clifton of the Town of lewis & County afors'd did Covey by their deed of Sale a 140 a of land unto Peter marsh of Rehoboth & County afors'd part of the afors'd 400 a Tract of land dated the 14' day of october 1721. A County of Sommerset. John Deprea of the Province of maryland planter did Convey by his deed of Sale a 160 a of land unto Richard hinmon of the County of Sussex gentelman part of the Tract of 400 a of land afors'd Dated 6th day of August 1735. Gleanings in Sussex County, Delaware. 21 And the afors'd Richard hinmon did by his last will & Testament bequeath unto his Two grand Sons to wit Hinmon Rhoads & John Rhoads the aboves'd 160 a of land part of the aboves'd 400 a of land dated 13 day of January 1741 and Hinmon Rhoads dying without Ishu the land fell to his younger brother John Rhoads. And John Rhoads & his wif Ellenor Rhoads by their deed of Sale Conveys the aboves'd 160 a of land or all the Residue of the afors'd Pattent of 400 a of land unto Peter marsh the younger now In the Possition of the Same as by the Deed dated the 7 day of march 1769.