Notes:

William is the son of Robert & Sarah Hartshorne.

Wm. Hartshorne, Shrewsbury
1782-3 Delegate, Friends' Quarterly Meeting.

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William married Sarah LAWRENCE, .v on 14 Dec 1797 in Shrewsbury's Friends' House. Sarah (daughter of Richard LAWRENCE, .iv and Alice BUNTING) was born on 26 Sep 1763 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting
. 1792 Jan 10, Tyler Williams of Shrewsubry &
Elizabeth Hartshome, daughter of Esek Hartshome of Middletown at an appointed Meeting at the House of Esek Hartshorne.

. 1797 Dec 14 - Wm. Hartshorn of Middletown, son Robt Hartshore & Sara his wife of Middletown &
Sarah Lawrence daughter of Richard Lawrence & Alice his wife of Shrewsbury, in a public meeting in Shrewsbury., married 14 day Twelfth month, 1797.
Ref: Shrewsbury Monthly meeting, Monmouth, p 43, Book 1.

Marriage of Sarah Lawrence:
. 1797, 12mo. 14 - William Hartshorne, of Middletown, Married to Sarah Lawrence, Of Shrews., At Public Meeting, At Shrews.
Witnesses: Joseph Byrd, William, John, Sarah Hartshorne, Elizabeth, Robert, Sarah & John Jur. Hartshorne; Hannah, Rebekah, Eleanor, George N. Wardell, Richard Lawrence, Amy, James, Edmond Jur., Edmond Jur.& Jacob Lafetra, Mary Jackson, Mary Holmes, William, Benjamin, Lydia, George, Margaret, Deborah & Britton Corlies; Jacob, Sarah, Robert, Benjamin, Amos, Elizabeth, John, Ann & Mary White; Amas, Thomas Jur. & Sarah Tilton; Jacob, Elihu, Britton Woolley, Hannah Cook, Jacob Hance Peter Jackson, Mariah Butler, William Lloyd, William Hance, Joseph Wolcott.

. 1777 6 mo. 12 - Humphrey Williams md. to Meribah Curtis, both Shrews, in Friends Meeting House, Wit: Sarah Lawrence, Richd. Lawrence, Alice Lawrence. [i.e. parents.]

. 1780, 13, 7 mo. 13 - Robert White, Of Shrewsbury, Md. To Hester Crawford, Of Middletown, At Friends' Meeting House, In Shrews.
Witnesses: Polly Lawrence, James Grover, Richd. Lawrence, Richd. Lawrence, Jr., Sarah Lawrence. Alice Lawrence.

. 1791 3 mo. 12 - Henry Burr, Junr. Co. Burlington, Md. Phebe Williams, of Shewsbury, Alice, Elizabeth Lawrence, Alice & Sarah, Lawrence, Eliza Wardell.

. 1791 11 mo. 17 - Joseph Byrd, of NY, md. to Elizabeth Lawrence of Shrewsbury, at Shewsbury. Wits: Richd, Alice, Sarah Lawrence.

. 1792 5 mo. 17 - Samuel Lafeta md. Elizabeth Allen, Shrews. at Friends' Meeting House, in Shrews, Wits: Richd., Alice, Sarah Lawrence.

. 1797 12 14 - Wm. Hartshorne of Middletown, md. to Sarah Lawrence, of Shrews., at public meeting, at Shewsbury., Wits. Jos. Byrd, John & Elizabeth Hartshorne, Richard & Alice Lawrence.

Ref: Historical & Genealogical Miscellany, Vol 1. John Stillwell.

Children: Mary Hartshorne, born Apl. 8, 1799.
1. Richard Lawrence, born Apl. 3, 1765; mentioned in his father's will, Aug. 27, 1798.
2. Mary Lawrence, born Jan. 16,1767; married, Dec. 9, 1790, John, son of John and Abigail Barrow, of Lancaster, England.
3. Elizabeth Lawrence, born Nov. n, 1769; married, Nov. 17, 1791, Joseph, son of Thomas and Hannah Byrd, of Great Britain.
4. Margaret Lawrence, born Mch. 29, 1772; died June 7, 1791.
5. Phebe Ann Lawrence, born May 1, 1775; died Aug. 23, 1789. - - -

Notes:

Robert is the son of Catherine Tilton & Hugh Hartshorne, both of Middletown, NJ.

Robert Hartshorne was born 02 2mo 1721.
He married Sarah Salter on 21 Dec 1743; lic. He died in 1801. - - -

Birth:


Died:

Robert married Sarah SALTAR in Dec 1843. Sarah (daughter of Richard SALTAR, Jr. and Hannah LAWRENCE, .ii) was born in c 1725 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1798, Aug 27, WILL of Richard Lawrence, Shrewsbury, NJ., being nearly 78 years of age,
. give to beloved wife Alice, entire use of his Estate, real & personal during widowhood, but in case of her remarriage £100 in lieu of dower.
. to only son Richard, undivided half of 2 lots of land in Amboy rec'd. by me from the WILL of my father. Also a small lot westerly, in Rhode Island.
. At the expiration of my wife widowhood, to my
children, Richard, Sarah [paper torn] , Mary & Elizabeth, as follows:
. to son Richard 2 fifths, & other 3 fifths equally among my daughters & their several heirs.
Executors: son Richard & sons-in law, Wm. Hartshorne, John Barrow, Joseph Byrd.
Wit: Benjamin Jackson, Nathan Allen, Ann Allen.
Signed & sealed, 27 day of eighth month, 1798, Richard Lawrence.
. 1815 Apr 13, Nathan Allen, Freehold, sworn he saw tester sign Will.
. WILL Proved 15 Apr 1815, when Wm. Hartshorne, Signed, as Executor.
Ref: NJ Wills & Probate Records, Monmouth Vol A 1804-16, File 9143M, p698 {digital p381.

. 1754 Mar 22, WILL of David Allen, Manasquan, town of Shrewsbury, Monmouth, yeoman, Wife Catharine, children, Mercy, wife of Thos Jeffery, & Samuel. Brother Joseph Allen to be maintained. Executors: son & son-in law, Wit: Joseph Lawrence, Proved 1760.4.18.
. 1757 Mar 4, WILL of John Holdsworth of Shrewsbury, NJ, weaver, bro. Wm Holdsowrth heir of his estate; with legacy to Richard Lawrence, who is made sole Executor. Wit.: Ben & Jos & Esther Borden. Proved 1757, Mar 24.

. 1763 Sep. Cyrenius & Chrineyonce Vanmater, Richard Lawrence were witnesses to the WILL of Daniel Polhemus of Middletown, NJ.

. 1765, Sep 6 - To be sold at public vendue, the 6 September next, belonging to the estate of John Lippincott, late of the town of Shrewsbury, deceased, a new, neat two-story dwelling house, with about 8 acres of good land adjoining, a barn, out houses, well, & other improvements thereon; situate a mile from the center of said town, at the meeting of two very public roads, & a few rods from a grist & saw mill. Also 20 acres of woodland near the above. All persons indebted to the said estate, are desired to pay the same, & those who' have any demands against it to bring them in, in order, that they may be settled. Executors: Jos. Potter, Richard Lawrence.
XRef: See below, 1808.1.4 Is this same man or perhaps John Lippincott, Jr.? - PJA 2014.

Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting:
* 1762 Jan 4 - This Meeting being informed that Richard Lawrence requests to be joined with friends & desired a discourse respecting Friend's principles.
. 1766 Feb 8 - on considering Benjamin Wolcotts request, its thought proper his Wife, who is not in membership, should be consulted in the case, therefore, 3 members & Richard Lawrence, to meet with her to discover how far willing that his request be granted.
1766 Mar 3, RL reports the wife of Ben. Wolcott says she is both will & desirous his request be granted their children, children admitted in our Society.
. 1766 Dec 1 - To the Monthly Meeting of Friends, Chesterfield in Burlington Co., Esteemed Friends, Our Friend Wm. Cook applied for a Certificate for himself, wife & children who has removed to with the verge of your monthly Meeting. We have inquired in their lives & conversation thine they were in good degree, orderly & also frequenters of our Meetings. Signed on behalf if us, Rich Lawrence, Clerk, Lydia Wardell, Clk.
Deborah Lawrence acknowledgment for marrying her first cousin being fully considered, it is there mind to this Meeting this acknowledgment should be returned to her again, it not being satisfactory.
. 1769 Feb 22, NY, To be sold at public venue, On Mon. March 13, next on the Premises. The house & Lot of ground, with Ferry, Dock, Scow, on Bergen Point, As also 3 lots of ground near Mr Smith's Ferry. W Freeland, Richard Lawrence
. Also to be sold by the said Richard Lawrence, at private Sale 2 other lots on Bergen Point. There is a ferry now erected there, right opposite to that on Berge Pint & is the best Road to NY. Richard Lawrence.
. 1766 11 month 4 - John Lippincott, Chester, md. to Hannah Tilton of Middletown at Shrewsbury. Witness: Richd. Lawrence.

. 1767.3m 2d. - RL is excused from there service of Clerk & Joseph Jackson is appointed in his stead.
Note: Notwithstanding at the end of the various, long report, he signed, Richard Lawrence, Clk. & Lydia Wardell, Clk. ! - PJA 2015.
. 1767 5 Month 1 Day, RL reports he has also endeavors to serve friends & also of his Right of an Appear by sending it to him by the hands of his Brother.
. 1767 8th month 3rd Day, held in Shrewsbury. Richard Lawrence reports he head the following Paper of Acknowledgment as directed by last meeting.

* 1768 Jul 7, Richard Lawrence Report, he read the following paper of acknowledgment as directed by last meeting.
To the Monthly Meeting of Friends, I do acknowledge that for want of watchfulness & due care, I was drawn into that Evil of fighting with my neighbor & at times have taken too much strong liquor & have married contrary to the Rules of our Society. All which faults I am sorry for & do give my? rights to pass it by & hope for the grant? to be more careful in my conduct therefrom you will witness Friends.

[& at the last item of the Meeting was read by:]
Richard Lawrence Reports he read Rachel Whites appearance of Acknowledgment as directed, it being:
To the Monthly Meeting of Friends in Shrewswbury, Loving Friends I committed evil in committing fornication for which I am very sorry & I willing take the shame to myself, for which offenses I hope my Friends will pass by & continue me in love & hope for the to conduct more worthy. Rachel White.

. 1769 Mar 17 - Shewsbury M. Meeting to Philadelphia Friends: RL read Danist Kar? appointed apprentice to Sam. Clark. He is a new Friend, child & reputed Orderless? we recommend him to your care.

. 1769 Sep 4 - RL reports1, he with 2 Friends effected a Reconciliation bet. Ricd. Whorthley & Wm. Parker.

. 1769 Oct 2 - RL, Shrewsbury, read testimony against David Curtis, who disgracing Divine instruction which would disprove him from all immoralities, hath been guilty of laying gross scurrilous unjustified charges against his father. Friends endeavored to convince him of such a conduct & in Brotherly manner neglects attending Meetings & paying Debts. Disown him until he sees the Evil of his ways.
RL reports2: By disregarding Devine light & Grave, Evil became me I used offensive words & fought my Neighbours. I am sorry, Richard Hartley.
RL read3: Rebecck Wooley who hath birth right among us, hath been guilt of fornication & has neglected to make satisfaction. Therefore we Disown her until she seeks a reconciliation.

. 1769 Feb 22, NY, To be sold at public venue, On Mon. March 13, next on the Premises. The house & Lot of ground, with Ferry, Dock, Scow, on Bergen Point, As also 3 lots of ground near Mr Smith's Ferry. W Freeland, Richard Lawrence. [p433/ film p180]

. Also to be sold by the said Richard Lawrence, at private Sale 2 other lots on Bergen Point. There is a ferry now erected there, right opposite to that on Berge Pint & is the best Road to NY. Richard Lawrence.

. 1771. 1 month 17, - Peter Park, Jun, Md. Sarah White, both of Shrewsbury, at Friends House, in Shrewsbury. Witnesses: Sarah & Joseph White, Jean Scott, Peter Corlies, John White, Joseph Wardell, Richard Lawrence, John Hartshorne, Benjn. Walcott, Joseph, Sarah, Josiah, Constant & John Parker, Elihu Williams, John Tucker, Thomas Borden, Sarah & John & Robt. White, Patience Lippincott, Nathan Tilton, John Borden, James Tucker.
. 1771 4th month, 11 - Samuel Middleton of Nottingham, md. to Ann Tilton, of Middletown, at Shrewsbury. Wit: Richard Lawrence.

. 1772 4mo. 6 - Richard Lawrence is desired to read the testimony against John Lippencott at the clerk? at a forthright Day meeting & report next Meeting. [p279/153].
. 1772 11 mo. 2. -Thos. Borden has not adjusted the difference between him & his kinsman, Jermaiah Borden, as advised. It further appears he has sued a Friends at the Law & he not appearing to answer the other change against him, therefore RL & John Tucker are desired to treat with him for the above offenses & report to next Meeting. p290.

. 1773 5 mo. 3 - RL produced the follow in testifaction, signed by order, Thos. Tilton, & informed her of her right of an appeal & Report to next Meeting:
Whereas Elisabeth Vandly be or Webbley, who had a birth right amongst us, lived with a man, has several children & it is doubtful whether she be married to him, has been affectionately treated with by us, for her said disreputable, if not crumbly way of living, but obstinately refused to clean up doubts or making any satisfaction seeming insensible of refusal disregarding Unity & the reputation of her Christian profession, therefore, for the honor of Truth & in Support of our Discipline & that the Church may be kept clear as may be from the corruptions and pollutions of the world, we hereby disown her from being a Member on in Union with us until she sensible of her misconduct & seeks reconciliation which we hope she may, signed in & on behalf of our Monthly Meeting by, John Hartshorne, Clerk.
. 1773 5 mo. 20 - Benjamin Corlies md. to Deborah Parker, both of Shrews., at Friends' Meeting House, in Shrews. Witnesses: * Patience Lippincott, Richd Lawrence.
. 1773 10th mo. 4 day. Shrewsbury - This meting appoints RL, John Tucker & John Hartshorne to endeavor to keep the succeeding Quarterly Meeting as quite & dearly as may be.

. 1774 Feb 7, RL read, Dear Friends, Through disregarding the reproofs which would have taught me to walk honestly, by plunging myself into debts both money & affects into my hands, breaking my Word & promises whereby several persons sustain great loss by my imprudent, unfair processing of loaning Lands under mortgage neglecting security, unjust distribution of what I had in proportion to the demand of each person and neglected others. I am sorry & will make restitution as is in my power paying all that I can earn (exclusive the support of my family). Joseph Potter.
. 1774 Aug 4 - RL is desirous to propose a last appear for Lydia Allen & bring to next Meeting Approbations legacy [?]
- Nathan Tilton, Richard Lawrence, Thos Tilton & Benjamin Jackson are appointed to attend the Service of insuring quarterly Meeting.
. 1774 Sep 14, Burlington, August 13, 1774. Proposals for print by subscription a new editions of the Laws of the colony of NJ. Subscriptions to be taken in by Cortland skinner, Perth Amboy, Richard Lawrence, Esq., Monmouth, Elias Boudinot, Esq. Essex, John Lawrence, Esq. city of Burlington, & others.
Ref: Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia.
. 1774. 12 mo., 15 - Jeremiah Hance mad. Phebe Woodmansee, both of Shrewsbury, in the Friends' House, In Shrewsbury: Wit Richd. Lawrence.

. 1777 Feb 3 - From the preparation Meeting it appears Amos White drinks to excess, is profane in consideration & neglects attending Meetings, has been treated with by the diverters - but he not being here, Richd. Lawrence, Geo. Wardell appointed to that farther with him & report next meeting. [p374/p201].

. 1778, 10 mo.15 - Nathan Jackson married to Mary Letson, both of Shrews., at Friends' Meeting House, in Shrews. Witnesses: Richd. Lawrence.

. 1778 12 Mo. 7 day. - Wm. Parker has been Fox hunt & horse running. Also that Tos. (?) Walker has been Fox hunting & horse in a coarse. Benj Walcot, Richd. Lawrence, & Robt. Hartshorne are appointed to Treat with them for the above offense & report to next Meeting. p402 [Film p215].
. 1779 8 mo. 2 - Friends appointed in following Report of Wm. Parker Case:
to enquire into several charges against Wm. Park: first, being at particular house, Races having spent some time on it, are of opinion its best not to continue amongst us longer. There other charges we have also inspected into & find he being on the road did lend his horse to run a race & himself present at at have said he thought he should to concerned any further in Horse racing nor neither in Fox hunting in future. RL, Benj jackson, Jon. Wright, Benj Wootly, Robt. Hartshorne .[p 12/p220.]

. 1784 12th month. - Shrewsbury. From a preparation meeting. that Richard Lawrence requests a Certificate for his son Richard to New York Monthly Meeting. Ed. Williams is appointed to make the necessary enquiry, & if nothing appears to prevent, to produce one tenet Meeting for approbation. p516.

. 1787 May 2 - Public notice is hereby given, That I intend to make application to the next Supreme Court, to be held in May next, at Trenton, for the relief in the loss of my title Deeds to the farm whereon I now live, a lot of Woodland at Chestnut Plains, and a lot of Land at Poplar Swamp, whereon Pero Moor, a black man now lives, all situated in Shrewsbury, Co. of Monmouth, and state of New Jersey.
Richard Lawrence, 23d of 1st Month, 1787.
Ref: N J Journal, Published 3 months from 28 Feb 1787.
. 1797 11mo. 9th - Peter Jackson Md. To Mary Cox, Both Of Shrews., At Shrewsbury. Wit: Richd. Lawrence. [Sr. or Jr. not stated.]
Ref: Historical & Genealogical Miscellany, Vol 1., John Stillwell.

. 1798, Aug 27, WILL of Richard Lawrence, Shrewsbury, NJ., being nearly 78 years of age,
. give to beloved wife Alice, entire use of his Estate, real & personal during widowhood, but in case of her remarriage £100 in lieu of dower.
. to only son Richard, undivided half of 2 lots of land in Amboy rec'd. by me from the WILL of my father. Also a small lot westerly, in Rhode Island.
. At the expiration of my wife widowhood, to my
children, Richard, Sarah [paper torn] , Mary & Elizabeth, as follows:
. to son Richard 2 fifths, & other 3 fifths equally among my daughters & their several heirs.
Executors: son Richard & sons-in law, Wm. Hartshorne, John Barrow, Joseph Byrd.
Wit: Benjamin Jackson, Nathan Allen, Ann Allen.
Signed & sealed, 27 day of eighth month, 1798, Richard Lawrence.
. 1815 Apr 13, Nathan Allen, Freehold, sworn he saw tester sign Will.
. WILL Proved 15 Apr 1815, when Wm. Hartshorne, Signed, as Executor.
Ref: NJ Wills & Probate Records, Monmouth Vol A 1804-16, File 9143M, p698 {digital p381.

. Shrewsbury & Rahway, Richard Lwarence, An Elder, a Member of the Preparative Meeting of Shrew2sbury, deceeased in 3rd Month 1814, in the 94th year of his age.

. 1808 Jan 4, Mon. Sale of Real Estate, Will be exposed to Sale, at Public Vendue on 3 Feb next, by the subscriber, R Lawrence, executor of the last will & testament of John Lippincott, deceased.
A House & Lot of Land, Situated in Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth, NJ State, containing about 6 Acres on the main road from Shrewsbury town to Long Branch, within a half mile of the two places villages of Shrewsbury & Eaton Twp. On said Lot there are comfortable dwelling house & kitchen, small stable, Barrack & other out buildings, a good well water at the door & a small orchard. The land is bounded by the highway & a never failing brook. The whole of the land & fertility is equal to any in the county. Also a lot of woodland, 20 Acres, pretty will timbered, within 2 miles of the above described lot. The vendue to begin at 10 o'clock. RICHARD LAWRENCE, EXR.
NB. any person wishing to view the premises before the sale may call on Joseph Allen, the the premise. Also will be sold at the public apse all the moveable estate. Shrewsbury 12 month 24th 1807.
Ref: Trenton Federalist Newspaper.

- Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
WILL 1798 Aug 27 & WILL Proved 15 Apr 1815.

Richard married Alice BUNTING on 2 Dec 1762 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Alice (daughter of John BUNTING and Alice LORD) was born in 1726 in Woodbury, Gloucester Co., New Jersey; died after 1815 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Alice is the daughter of Alice Lord, 14 Nov 1696, Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ,
married 7 Jan 1722, to John Bunting, b 25 Nov 1685, Chesterfield Twp., Mercer Co., NJ. Nine Bunting children.

. Further back, John Bunting was the son of Samuel Bunting & Mary Foulke (previously Fowke in England).
Mary Foulke was a sister of Thomas Foulke, Jr., who in turn was the father of Isaiah Foulke (Folks).
So Isaiah Folks was the first cousin of John Bunting, & also the first cousin, once removed, of Alice Bunting, who married Richard Lawrence, nephew of Richard & Alice Lawrence, who then married secondly, this same Isaiah Folks.

Children: Sarah 1763; Richard Jr. 1765; Mary 1767; Elizabeth 1769; Margaret 1772-1792; Phebe Ann Lawrence 1775-1789.

. 1751 Sept of ye 7th day. Monthly Meeting of Women's Monthly Friends, held in Chesterfield:
appeared Wm. Stevens & Rebecca Taylor & continue their intentions of marriage, not any thing appearing to hinder, they are left to the conclusion of mens friends meeting. Alice Bunting & Hannah Middleton are to attend the marriage.

Chesterfield Friends Monthly Mens Meeting, Burlington, NJ
. 1762 Nov 4 - Richard Lawrence & Alice Bunting appeared the first time & published their Intentions of Marriage & the said Lawrence produced a certificate from Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting.
. 1762 Dec 2nd, Richard Lawrence & Alice Bunting appeared the second time & he declared they continued their intentions of Marriage & nothing appears to obstruct. They are left to their liberty to accomplish their said Intention according to good order. Ben. Field & Ed. Rockhill appointed to attend the Marriage & report to our next meeting.

. 1763 Jan 6 - James Bunting & Mary Adams appeared the first time & published their Intentions of marriage & the young woman produced her parents consent in writing. Benjamin Field & Edward Rockhill is desired to make an usual Inquiry Concerning the young man & make reports to our next Meeting.
. The friends appointed to attend the Marriage of Richard Lawrence & Alice Bunting 1763 Report they was there & that it was orderly accomplished.

. 1763 Feb 3 - At a Monthly Meeting of Friends held in Chesterfield:
Alice Lawrence, wife of Richard Lawrence, has a Certificate of Removal granted to Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting.
. James Bunting & Mary Adams appeared the 2nd time & he declared they continue their Intentions of Marriage & produced his Fathers consent in writing so that nothing appears to obstruct. They are left to their liberty to accomplish their said Intentions accruing to good order used amongst friends. Benj. Field & Edward Rockhill appointed to attend the Marriage & report to our next Meeting.

Philadelphia Monthly Women's Meeting, held at Cherry Street house:
. 1828 May 26 - Alice Bunting from the Northern district & Ann Cross, a member of the Middle district, request to transfer the rights of membership to this meeting & men & women friends uniting thence with. They rate received as our members.
Note: Verify identity: This Alice Bunting would be about 102 years old. A niece perhaps?

Shrewsbury Friends' Records Summary: p 349-350
Richard & Alice LAWRENCE children:
Sarah, born 26, 9 mo., 1763
Richard, born 3, 4 mo., 1765
Mary, born 16, 1 mo., 1767
Elizabeth, born 11, 11 mo., 1769 - died 7, 6 mo., 1791
Margaret, born 29, 3 mo., 1772 - 7 Jun 1791
Phila Ann, born 1, 5 mo., 1775 - died 23, 8 mo., 1789 (Phoebe Ann.)

. 1765, 2 month, 14 - James Haydock, Middlesex Co., Md. to Phebe Tilton, Monmouth Co., at Friend's Meeting House, in Shrewsbury.
Marriage Witness: Richard Lawrence, Alice Lawrence.

. 1773 4th mo., 22 - Britain White md. Elizabeth Allen, both of Shrewsbury, at Friends' Meeting House, in Shrewsbury, Wits: Alice Lawrence, Hannah Wardell, Richd. Hartshorne, Elizabeth Parker, Wm. Wardell, Richd. Lawrence.

. 1773 11th Mo., 18 - Robert Bowne, of New York, Md. To Elizabeth * Hartshorne, Of Middletown, At Shrewsbury. Witnesses: Robert Bowne, Elizabeth Bowne, Mary Bowne, Elisha Lawrence, John Bowne,
Matthew Bowne, Anna Bowne, Lawrence Hartshorne.

. 1773 12th Mo. 7 - Johnathan Pickering, of Buckingham, Penn, Md. To Mary Williams Of Shrewsbury At Friends' Meeting House, In Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, At Friends' Meeting House, In Shrewsbury.
Witnesses: Alice Lawrence, Brittain White, Hannah Wardell, Elizabeth White, Sarah Corlies, Lydia Allen, Margaret White, Lydia Allen, Nathaniel Parker, Margaret Wardell, Lydia Wardell, Dinah White. Benjamin Corlies, Joseph Corlies, Deborah Corlies, Elizabeth Parker. George Corlies, Samuel Tucker, Lydia Rogers, James Lafetra, Junr., Margaret Tucker, Charles Brooks, Mary Robinson, Thos. Clark, Richd. Hartshorne, Margaret Cook, Elihu Williams, Wm. Wardell, John Scott, Richd. Lawrence, Timothy Corlies, Aschel Chandler, Peter Corlies, Ebinezer Allen, Benjamin Walcot, Tesse Cook, Joseph Parker, Benjamin Chandler, Joseph De Laplaine, Mary Williams, Brittain Corlies, Meriam Cook, Margaret Allen, Edmond Lafetra.

. 1776 10 Mo. 17 - Edmund Lefetra Md. Sarah Potter, Both Of Shrews. At Friends' Meeting House, In Shrewsbury. Wit: Alice Lawrence.

. 1777 3 Mo. 13 - George Williams Md. To Margaret Cook, Both Of Shrews., At Friends' Meeting House, In Shrewsbury. Witnesses: Richd. Lawrence, Alice Lawrence.
. 1777 6 Mo. 12 - Humphrey Williams Md. To Meribah Curtis, Both Shrews, In Friends Meeting House, Wit: Sarah Lawrence, [I.E. Their Daughter.] Richd. Lawrence, Alice Lawrence.

. 1777 4 mo. 7 - As a time of suffering seems still to continue amongst us the JP appointed can't as yet well compleat the accounts. they are continued in the Service. The friend that was mentioned to this Meeting still declined the Services.
- To the Monthly Meeting at New York, From Monthly Meeting held in Shrewsbury 7.4.1777.
Dear Friends. Application for a Certificate on behalf of our esteemed Friends Jos. Delaplaine & wife & children, Phebe, Elisabeth, Joseph & James, this may inform you, that on usual inquiry during their residence among us his life hath been exemplary, his ministry sound & edifying, his wife & children circumspect in tier conduct & all diligent in attending Meetings & children we think clear of managing agreements, welcome mind them to your Christian care to ling their perseverance & growth in the Truth, & remain your friends, Brothers & sisters, Signed on behalf of sd. Meeting, by John Hartshone & Alice Lawrence, Clerk for this time. [p376, film p202].

. 1777 6 Mo. - Shewsbury Monthly Meeting: Richard Lawrence & Geo War85 appointed have oversight Humphries Williams & Sarah Curtis wedding, report next meeting.
* 1780 13, 7 Mo. 13 - Robert White, Of Shrews., Md. To Hester Crawford, Of Middletown, At Friends' Meeting House, In Shrewsbury.
Witnesses: Polly Lawrence, James Grover, Richd. Lawrence, Richd. Lawrence, Jr., Sarah Lawrence, Alice Lawrence.

. 1784 9 Mo 16 - Jacob Wolley Md. Elizabeth Tucker, Both Shrewsbury, At Friends Meeting House, In Shrewsbury: Wit: Alice Lawrence, Mary Lawrence, Elizabeth Parker, Elizabh. Lawrence.

. 1785 3 mo. 17 - Daniel Wardell, Shrews. med. to Alice Elizabeth Nicholson, Dau of Geo. Nicholson, late of Princetown, Somerset Co., at Friends House, Shrewsbury. Wits: Mary Lawrence, Alice Lawrence, Sarah, Mary, Richd, Elizabeth Lawrence, Newbury Bunting.

. 1785 6 mo. 16 - Jos. Allen, Junr. md Elizabeth Williams, both Shrewsbury, at Friends Meeting House, Shrews., Wits. Alice Lawrence, Richd. Lawrence, Richd Lawrence Junr.

* 1790, 9, 12mo. - John Barrow, of New York, Md. To Mary Lawrence, Of Shrews., At Shrews.
Witnesses: Silvanus Grover, John Barrow, Elizabeth Breese, Mary Barrow, Susan B. Breese, Richd. Lawrence, Benjn. White, Alice Lawrence, Elisha Newell, Sarah Lawrence, Ichabod Spinning, Richd. R. Lawrence, Henry Wolcott, Elizabeth Lawrence, John Lippincott, Margaret Lawrence,
George Corlies, Hannah Wardell, Elizabeth White, Rebkah Wardell, Miriam Williams, Joseph Wardell, Patience Corlies, Robt. Hartshorne, Esther White, Saml. Bunting, Mary Grover,
Eliza Hartshorne, Sarah Corlis, Alice E. Wardell, Elizabeth Hulett, Hannah M. Wardell, Deborah White, Edmund Williams, Anne Morris, Benjamin Corlis, Willm. Hartshorne, Samuel Breese, John N. Wardell, John Tucker, Sarah Hartshorne. Obadiah Tilton, John Wardell, Saml. Forman,John Hartshorne, Robert White, Richd. S. Hartshorne. Christian White, Elizabeth White, Joseph Byrd.

. 1791, 5mo. 12 - Henry Burr, Junr., Of The County Burlington, Md. To Phebe Williams, of Shrewsbury, At Shrews. Witnesses: Elizth. Lawrence, Alice Lawrence, Sarah Lawrence, Richd. Lawrence.

* 1791, 11mo. 17 - Joseph BYRD, of New York, md. to Elizabeth LAWRENCE, of Shrewsb. at Shrews. Witnesses: Joseph Allen, Joseph Byrd, Robert White, Elizabeth Byrd, Rebeckah Wardell, Richd. Lawrence, Ester White, Alice Lawrence, Mary Grover, James Byrd, Deborah Corlis, Sarah Lawrence, Miriam Williams, Mary Barrow, Sarah Corlies, Hannah Wardell, Elizabeth Breese, Joseph Wardell, Hannah Hartshorne, Mary Bunting, Abigail Breese, John Hartshorne, Miriam Williams, Newbury Bunting, John Hartshorne, Junr, William Tilton, Tylee Williams, Peter White, Willm. Hartshorne, Elizabeth White, Patience Lippincott, John Jackson, Lucy Hartshorne, Benjn.CORLIS, Hannah ALLEN, John Wardell, Catherine Lawrence.

. 1792, 5mo. 17 - Samuel Lafetra md. to Elizabeth ALLEN, both of Shrews., at Friends' Meeting House, in Shrews. Wit: Alice Lawrence, Sarah Lawrence.

. 1794, 3, 9mo. 3 - John Rively, of Kingsessing, Phila. Co., Penn., Md. To Sarah Corlies of Shrews, At Shrewbury. Wit: Alice, Richd., Sarah Lawrence.

* 1797, 12mo. 14 - William Hartshorne, Of Middletown, Md. To Sarah Lawrence, of Shrews., At Public Meeting, At Shrews.
Witnesses: Joseph Byrd, William, John, Sarah Hartshorne, Elizabeth, Robert, Sarah & John Jur. Hartshorne; Hannah, Rebekah, Eleanor, George N. Wardell, Richard Lawrence, Amy, James, Edmond Jur., Edmond Jur.& Jacob Lafetra, Mary Jackson, Mary Holmes, William, Benjamin, Lydia, George, Margaret, Deborah & Britton Corlies; Jacob, Sarah, Robert, Benjamin, Amos, Elizabeth, John, Ann & Mary White; Amas, Thomas Jur. & Sarah Tilton; Jacob, Elihu, Britton Woolley, Hannah Cook, Jacob Hance Peter Jackson, Mariah Butler, William Lloyd, William Hance, Joseph Wolcott.

. 1799 2, 9mo. Dennis HURLEY, of Middlesex Co., md. to Deborah Wooley, dau. of Elihu Woolley of Shrews., at Shrews. Witnesses: Richard Lawrence [Jr.] & Alise Lawrence.
. 1799 12 mo. 19 - William Hance md. to Margaret Tilton, both of Shrewsbury, at Shrewsbury Wit: Richdarde & Alice Lawrence.
. 1801 10 mo 15 - Amos White, md. Ann White, both Shrewsbury, at Shrewsbury: Wit Alice Lawrence, Richd. Lawrence.
. 1803 11mo, 24th, John Wolcott md. to Ann Smyth, both of Shrewsbury, at Shrewsbury: Wit: Alice Lawrence.
. 1804 5 24th 5th - Jacob Parker of Howd, md. Patience Cook, Shrewsbury, at Shrewsbury: Wit: Alice Lawrence.

. 1805 10 17th - Geo. A White md. Elisabeth Corlies, Shrews. Wit Alice Lawrence.

. 1807 6 11th - Isak Martain Jr. of Bridgetown, Md. Catharine White, Shrewsbury. Wit: Obadiah Tilton, Alice Lawrence, Sarah N. Hartshorne.

. 1809 9 14th - Ben. Paxson, Philadelphia, Pen. Md. Sara White, Shrewsbury. Wit: Alice Lawrence. Sarah W. & Hann. Hartshorne.

. 1810 3 15th - Seth Lippincott, s/o Thos. & Lydia Lippincott of Chest, Md. Miriam Williams, Dau Edmund Williams, Shewsbury, Wit: Alice Lawrence.
Ref: Historical & Genealogical Miscellany, Vol 1, John Stillwell. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 1730

Notes:

Married:
Marriage of Richard Lawrence and Alice Bunting accomplished 2 da. 12th mo. 1762, Quaker

Notes:

Two Lawrence siblings married two Hartshorne siblings:
Elizabeth Lawrence married William Hartshorne Sr. as his third wife. &
William Lawrence married Mercy Hartshorne.

. Elizabeth Lawrence was his third wife, his previous ones having been Catharine Bowne & Helena Willett.

. Resided Portland, Highland, NJ. William was the son of Richard Hartshorne, b. 26 Oct 1641, Hathearn, Leicester, England, & Margaret Carre, 1648 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island. He had 12 children with his 3 wives: Catherine Bowne, Helena Willet & Elizabeth Lawrence.

Son: Robert Hartshorne 1721-1801 X Sarah Saltar, 9 children, 4 survived: Wm., Eliz., Richard & Sarah Hartshorne.

. 1712 May the 21st. Then William Hartshorne gave in his Earmark to be Recorded as followeth, viz, the form of a swallow Tayl upon the Near Ear, & 2 slits down the Off Ear, & his Brand Mark for his Horses is the letters HP on the Near Buttock Entered per me, Willm. Lawrence Junr , Town Clerk.

. Wm. Hartshorne's WILL is dated 25 NOV 1745 Middletown, Monmouth Co, NJ.
X-Ref: Collection # 11, Hartshorne Family Papers, 1771 - 1954. Wills of Mary Lawrence & John Lawrence.

. SURVEY [East Jersey]. For William Hartshorne "by virtue of a Deed from Richard Stout" from Cooper's propriety "sold to the said Stout & Obadiah Boune, Garret Wall & divers others" by indenture dated 5 Feb. 1706. Deed dated: 1 Oct. 1716
LOCATION: "All that Seige Island…on the River on the North Side of the Channel between the Mouth of Claypitt Creek … North River … bound on all sides by the River" [Monmouth County] 15 Nov 1722.

. Wm. Hartshorne, Issue by third wife, Elizabeth Lawrence
1. Margaret Hartshorne, born 3, 9 mo., 1704; died in 1745.
2. Richard Hartshorne, born 28, 3 mo., 1708; died at sea.
3. William Hartshorne, born 31, 8 mo., 1709; died 22, 12 mo., 1746.
4. Hugh Hartshorne, born 9 mo., 17, 1719; died 4 mo., 1777.
5. Robert Hartshorne, born 2 mo., 2, 1721.
6. Catharine Hartshorne, born 2 mo., 16, 1723; died young.
7. John Hartshorne, born 8 mo., 6, 1725; died 2 mo., 15, 1813.
8. Esek Hartshorne, born 12 mo., 9, 1728, elsewhere 7 mo., 6, 1727; died 14, 2 mo., 1795.
9. Rachel Hartshorne, born 4 mo., 13, 1730; died 9 mo., 24, 1816.
10. Catharine Hartshorne , born 7 mo., 6, 1732.

. Issue by second wife Helena Willet:
Mary Hartshorne, born 3 mo., 27, 1714, (Apr. 27, 1714): died, Feb. 19, 1782, ages 69 years, 9 months & 18 days.
Thomas Hartshorne, born 2 mo., 28, 1715, (Apr. 28, 1715); died, 20, 9 mo., 1795, aged 80 years, 4 months & 11 days
NY & NJ Historical Genealogical Miscellany, Vol. 3.

. Hartshorne Family Cemetery monument:
Here lies intere'd the body of William Hartshorne who departed this life February the 29th day Anno domin 1747. Aged 69 years.
The red Monument is in excellent conditions & remarkably legible printing as of 2010.

. Son of Richard Hartshorne, 1st, was born 22nd of instant, mo., 1678-9; died, Feb. 29, 1747-8, aged 68 years, 11 months & 22 days; married, first Catharine, daughter of John Bowne. He married, second, Helena Willet, of Flushing, L. I., 1713, who was born Dec. 22, 1680, & died May 1, 1715.

He married.3, Elizabeth, daughter of William & Ruth (Gibbons) Lawrence, born Dec. 3, 1690, & died August 1750, elsewhere Apr. in 1751.
Sec Lawrence Family. Her remains lie adjacent to those of her husband, William Hartshorne, in the Hartshorne Burying ground, Middletown, N. J. In 1888, her Monument had fallen, face upwards, & was cracked badly, while her husband's remained still erect.

. 1723 - William Hartshorne, Esq., mortgaged land, in Middletown, to the Loan Commissioners.

. 1725 & 1730 - William Hartshorne was a Justice, & socially & politically prominent in Monmouth County.

. 1745 Nov. 25. WILL of William Hartshorne, of Middletown; proved March 10, 1747, mentioned:
Wife, Elizabeth, who received all she brought with her, the use of "my shas," a sliver cup, etc.
"my Lelt? & Staff that v. - as my Father's 1 give to my son William."
"The Silver tankard that was my second wife I give to my son Thomas."
Daughter, Mary, received six silver spoons.
Daughter, Rachel; His three youngest children, John, Esek, Rachel. Son, Hugh?
Son, Robert, Son, John, Daughter, Margaret.
Executors: wife, Elizabeth, with sons, William, Thomas., Hugh & Robert.

. 1746 Aug. 25. Codicil to WILL of William Hartshorne, mentioned:
Son, William, deceased, & his children, Katharine Hartshorne & Richard Hartshorne.
The testator signed both documents: William Hartshorne. The inventory of his personal Estate amounted to £386-17-134. Issue by first wife.
Will proved 1747 Mar 10.

. 1748, his executors advertised for sale:
The High Lands of Navesinks & Sandy-Hook lying in Middletown, East Jersey, consisting of 2800 acres," including "a good Dwelling-house, 40 feet long & 30 Feet broad, with Sash Windows, 2 good Stone Cellars under it, with 3 Kitchens adjoining, pleasantly situated on Navesinks River."
Ref: N.J. Archives, XII:325, 467, 481, 523.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
or 1679.

Died:
Aged 68y 11m 22y; Will proved 10 Mar 1748.

Buried:
Middletown, NJ.

William married Elizabeth LAWRENCE, .ii on 18 Jul 1717 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth (daughter of Major William L LAWRENCE, .2 Jr. and Ruth GIBBONS) was born on 3 Dec 1690 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; died on 18 Apr 1750 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; was buried in Hartshorne Burying Ground. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Town Book of Monmouth, William Lawrence, Clerk:
. Elizabeth Lawrence, The daughter of William and Ruth Lawrence was born 3rd day of December, 1690.

Two Lawrence siblings married two Hartshorne siblings:
Elizabeth Lawrence married William Hartshorne Sr. and
William Lawrence married Mercy Hartshorne.

. WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, son of Richard Hartshorne,1, was born 22nd of 1st mo., 1678-9; died, Feb. 29, 1747-8, aged 68 years, 11 months & 22 days;
married, first Catharine, daughter of John Bowne. He married, second, Helena Willet,* of Flushing, L. I., May 1, 1713, who was born Dec. 22, 1680, and died May 1, 1715.
He married.3, Elizabeth, daughter of William and Ruth (Gibbons) Lawrence, born Dec. 3, 1690, & died August 1750, elsewhere Apr. 18, 1751.
Her remains lie adjacent to those of her husband, William Hartshorne, in the Hartshorne Burying ground, Middletown, N. J. In 1888, her Monument had fallen, face upwards, and was cracked badly, while her husband's remained still erect.

. 1787 Apr. 9, William Lawrence affirmed that, Elizabeth M. Hartshorne & Hannah Herbert were daughters of William Lawrence, his grandfather, & that Hugh Hartshorne was the eldest son of Elizabeth Hartshorne, & Obadiah Herbert was the eldest son of Hannah Herbert, by her husband Obediah Herbert.

. 1741, Feb. 20. WILL of William Lawrence of Middletown, Monmouth Co. Being in the eighty-fourth year of my age. Daughter, Elizabeth Hartsthorne, half of Propriety Right and land near Medcunk, & large Concordance.

. William Hartshorne died Feb. 29, 1747, aged 69 years.
Here lies interred the body of Elizabeth, wife of William Hartshorne, who departed this life the 18th day of November, AD 1650. Aged 60y 4m 15d. The Monument has fallen with inscription upwards and is cracked.
Ref: Historical Miscellany, Vol 2, John Stillwell.

. 1888, Elizabeth's Monument had fallen, face upwards, & was cracked badly, while her husband's remained still erect. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 60y 4m 15 days.

Buried:
Middletown, NJ

Notes:

1746 He should give orders for the firing the beacon lights on the Navesink Highlands, to give warning of the approach of French cruisers, pirates.
- 1745 Gov. Lewis Morris recommend R. Saltar for a seat in Council.
- 1753 Judge Charles Read recommended him for Chief-Justice.

1748 Nov 28 At the Court at St. James, Present, The King, most Excellent Majesty in Council Upon reading this day at the Board a representation from the Lords commissioners for Trade and Plantations, dated 15th Ins. That John Hamilton, Esq., council in the colony of NJ is dead, & that Richard Salter Esqr. hath been recommended to them in that Station, & therefore proposing that he may be appointed of His Majestys Council in that Colony. ...cause the usual warrant to be prepared for His Majestys royal signature.

1754 Supreme Court Richard Salter, Jr. " a man of good understand & fortune, a firm friend to the government...act in the that station with honor to himself & justice to the public."
Richard Salter Jr. married Hannah Lawrence, the daughter of Elisha Lawrence; & sister of Elizabeth Lawrence, his brother John's wife. Richard Jr built a large house on the Navesink River at Black Point...also Trenton, Nottingham (Hamilton Sq.) in Burlington Co.

1751 Dec 7 - Letter to Robt Hunter Morris Esq. from James Alexander Esq. Re. Minutes of Assembly, P 44.
Line between East & West Jersey... Mr. Salter though he lived in East NJ when appt. to Council, Yet it was well known at the signing that Petition & for many Months before it, that he had bought Cadwallader's Moyety, of Lambert's plantation on Delaware about 2 miles from Trenton & had with his family resided upon that plantation & has offered his former Plantation for sale, so that Mr. Salter is a 4th Councillor residing in West NJ.

1762, Jan. 11. WILL of Saltar, Richard, of Burlington Co.; Wife to have £100, & all the goods that were hers before my marriage with her. I have given to my
three sons, Joseph, John & Lawrence, the plantation on which I live; & they are to do justice to
their sister, Elizabeth Saltar,
& my grandson, Richard Saltar, son of my son Elisha Saltar, in manner & proportion as my brother-in-law, Elisha Lawrence,
& my nephew, Thomas Salter, shall order.
Executors; sons, Joseph, John & Lawrence. Witnesses; Isaac Quigley, Thomas Quigley, Jemmia Quigley.
Proved Nov. 17, 1762.
1762, Nov. 1. Inventory, £1,268.1.10, made by Thomas Watson & John Abbott.
1768, Sept. 3. Account by both Executors. Lands sold in Sussex by vendue, for £21.6.0. Lib. 12, p. 115; Lib. 12, p. 22. - - -

Birth:


Died:
-at Black Pte. Navesking R.

Richard married Hannah LAWRENCE, .ii on 23 Jun 1721. Hannah (daughter of Elisha LAWRENCE, Sr. 1st. and Lucia LUCY STOUT) was born on 10 Dec 1697 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; died in 1757 in Philadelphia, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hannah is the daughter of Elisha Lawrence & Lucy Stout, sister to Elizabeth who married his brother John Salter.

Children of Hannah Lawrence Richard Salter, Jr. are:

1. Richard Salter III, b. ca. 1722, d. ca. 1745.
2. Catherine Salter, b. ca. 1723, died in infancy.
3. Sarah Salter, b. ca. 1725, m. DEC 1743 Robert Hartshorne b. 02 FEB 1721.
4. Susan Salter, b. ca. 1726, m. before 1746 Henry Scott Sr. b.ca. 1721.

5. Elisha Salter, b. ca. 1727, d. ca. 1756.
6. Lucy Salter, b. ca. 1728, m. 02 JUL 1752 Middletown,Monmouth Co., NJ John Hartshorne Sr., b. 06 AUG 1725 Middletown, d. 15 FEB 1813.
7. Joseph Salter, b. ca. 1732 Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ, d. 1820, m.1) ca. 1753 Sarah "Sally" Holmes b. 19 SEP 1734, d.1757.
8. John Salter b. 17 NOV 1733, m. before 1760 Epenetus Elizabeth Gordon b. ca. 1741.

9. Lawrence Salter, b. ca. 1734, m1) Mary Tremaine b. ca.1737, m.2) Dorothy Dolly Gordon b. ca. 1738.
10. Elizabeth Salter, b. 19 OCT 1739, d. 19 FEB 1825, m.1) Thomas Ustick b. ca. 1734, d. before 1764; m.2) 22 NOV 1764 Ezek Hartshorne b. 09 DEC 1728, Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ, d. 14 FEB 1795.
11. James Salter, b. 01 JAN 1754, d. 05 FEB 1829, m. before 1787 Agnes Housel b. 01 JUN 1763, d. 28 OCT 1831.

- Richard Salter, third son of Richard & Sarah (Browne) Salter, born in 1699, died about 1763. He married, June 23, 17 21, Hannah, daughter of Elisha & Lucy (Stout) Lawrence, born 1696.
Their children were: Richard, Joseph, John, Lawrence, Elisha, Elizabeth, Sarah, Lucy, Catherine died in infancy; Susan James. - - -

Died:
/Resided on Walnut St.

Notes:

. Town Book of Monmouth, William Lawrence, Clerk:
. William Lawrence, son of Wm. & Ruth Lawrence was born the 5th day of November 1688.

. Two Lawrence siblings married two Hartshorne siblings:
Elizabeth Lawrence married William Hartshorne Sr., &
William Lawrence married Mercy Hartshorne.

. 1751 May 23 - Deed of William Lawrence to John Stout for 36 acres of land in Shrewsbury, NJ, Ref: Stockton Family papers, Princeton University Library, Box 1, Folder 11.

. Affidavit1: Summary: Richard Hartshorn, of ye County of Monmouth, aged 75 years (1761) affirms about 1 June, Richard Saltar & Obadiah Bowne agreed to put papers & instruments belong to the Estate of John Bowne, deceased, into the hands of Gersom Mott, to the intention to have free recourse to them as they pleased. Sometime afterwards at his son's house in Middletown, he heard Saltar say to Bowne the method he took with the Estate of the deceased to divided it amongst themselves, Richard Hartshorne, Perth Amboy, Jul 16, 1716.

. Affidavit.2: Hugh Hartshone of Co. Monmouth, aged 31 (1685) on the first week of June last, Richard Salter & Obadiah Bowne was in his house. He heard Saltar say to Bowne they should take the best bonds & apply them to ye debts of the deceased & the next best bond pay to ye widow. Salter said if you don't like this, then we take the next half. Bowne said, "Doe & so will I." Last June a Mr. Johnston asked Bowne for his bond for payment. He & Salter agreed to meet creditors at ye deponents house to settle up accounts. Signed, Hugh Hartshorne, Perth Amboy, Jul. 16, 1716.

. Affidavit.3: William Lawrence, Jr., aged 27, being sworn, deposeth that he heard John Cannor & Albert Williamson demand their bond (which they had given to John Bowne, deceased) & then too, when he had ordered payment for ye full satisfaction of ye bond.
To which they were answered by the Executor, that they could not have it, the bond not being there & further saith, that when Mr. Bowne was aks'd why he did not bring ye bond, his reply was he thought them safe enough where they were. All which was at ye house of Hugh Hartshorne, about the beginning of June last, & further saith not.
Signed, William Lawrence, Jr. Perth Amboy, July 26th, 1716.
Sworn before us Ja Smith, Surrogate, Thos. Farmer A true copy by, Barclay Dept. Sec'y.

. 1701 Mentioned in the WILL of his grandfather, Capt. William Lawrence.1
. 1710. He was one of three Assessors & Collectors of a tax of £160, for the purpose of building a "County Gaol at Mid'town."
. 1715 Apr 12, Will & Codicill of Widow Sarah Repe of Shrewsbury. Exectors: Wm. Lawrence & Richard Hartshore.
. 1723. William Lawrence, Junr., was Collector of Monmouth County.

. Unrecorded WILL of WILLIAM LAWRENCE, Junior of Middletowne, Monmouth Co., being sick & weak of body. Dated Jan. 13, 1728. Leaves my dear & loving wife Mercy, my negro girl Nanne & £100 also to my wife Mercy the use of all my Estate both real & personal during her widowhood;
To my daughter Mary £50;
To my dau. Margret £50;
To my dau. Catharine £50;
To my dau. Elisabeth £50.
Remainder of my personal Estate to be equally divided between my 6 children after the expiration of their mother's widowhood. That my land lying on the north side the Mill Brook, otherwise called Hop River, be divided by a line running due west from that corner of VanMatre's land that is nearest to my dwelling house & all the land lying to the northward of that line.
To my son William his heirs & also my salt meadow & half my land at Amboy;
To my son Richard his heirs all my land on the south side of the above mentioned line on the north side of the brook; & also all my land on the south side the said Brook & also 10 acres of land & meadow at the great bogg; & also half my land at Amboy & also my fulling mill with the land & utensils thereunto belonging.

To my loving wife Mercy & her brothers William & Hugh Hartshorn to be my executors.
Signed: William Lawrence, Jnr.
Wit: Edward Wright, Richard Gibbins [his mark], Hannah Lawrence, Wm. Lawrence.
Oath of Executors: His wife & her brothers William & Hugh Hartshorn; before Lawrence Smyth, Surr., July 25, 1729.

. 1727-8 Mar 18, Inventory of William Lawrence of Middletown, miller.
Inventory of person estate: £28.3.1, Including, a silver ring break in 3 peaces, washed over with gold or brass as valued by the goldsmith, 10 pence.
Inventory made by Richard Stout, Andrew Caten & Hugh Hartshorne.
Ref: NJ Monmouth Wills.

. WILL PROVED by oath of William Lawrence & Edward Wright; before Lawrence Smyth, Surrogate, Mon. Co., July 25, 1729.
Ref: Lib. B., follo 256. M. Kearny Manuscripts of Unrecorded Wills & Inventories Monmouth County, New Jersey, page 118: NY Wills, Lib. B, p.256 & NJ Wills Vol 1, pp 284-288.

X-Ref: See more related research at his half 1st cousin, Elisha Lawrence. Jr.

. Convover Family Papers, 1700-1897, Collection 16, Several prominent people in this collection are Wm. L Lawrence, Jr. (1688 Nov 5-1729, was the son of Wm. L Lawrence, Sr & the grandson of Wm. L. Lawrence I who came to America in 1661. Lawrence served as a Collector in Monmouth County. He married Mercy Hartshorne & had 6 children.

. DeLayette Schanck Papers, 1812-1878) Collection 27, Misc. correspondence from a unspecified Lawrence. Boxes 5 & 13. b - - -

Died:
Will proved 25 Jul 1729.

William married Mercy HARTSHORNE, .1 in 1713 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Mercy (daughter of Richard HARTSHORNE, Sr. and Margaret CARR) was born on 12 May 1693 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; died in Jan 1728 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mercy is the daughter of Margaret Carr & Richard Hartshorne.

Two Lawrence siblings married two Hartshorne siblings:

. Elizabeth Lawrence married William Hartshorne Sr. &
William Lawrence married Mercy Hartshorne.

. 1716, Oct 9. John Stout of Middletown, yeoman, son & heir of Peter Stout of Middletown, deceased, for £500 sold land to Obadiah Holmes of Middletown, yeoman, on Hop River, & meadow at Conescunk which land was conveyed to Peter Stout by his father Richard Stout June 29, 1690. The deed was signed by John Stout & Sarah Stout.
Witnesses: Rebekeh Tilton William Lawrence, Jr., Mercy Lawrence (daughter of Richard Hartshorne, born 1693) & Rachel CLARK."

. 1730 Apr 25 - Gershom Mott went to Mercy Lawrence, (she was dau. of Richard Hartshore) with Homes & touched my compass needle on her load stone.
. 1732 Jan 25 - Gershom Mott went to window Lawrence (Mercy Hartshorne, widow of William, son of William & Ruth Gibbons Lawrence.
Extract from diary of Gershom Mott.3

. A large manuscript collection on the Hartshorne Family may be found at the NJ Historical Society, Newark, NJ.

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Birth:
Waycake, Monouth Co., N.J.

Died:

Notes:

Married:
Verify

Notes:

. John is the son of Mary Foulke (1655 England- 1684, Chesterfield, NJ) & Samuel Bunting, (1 Aug 1648 Derby, England-20 Apr 1724 at:) Chesterfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. Samuel Bunting landed 1678 New Jersey.

. John Bunting, elder of 7 children of Samuel & Mary Foulke Bunting, born at Crosswicks, Burlington county, NJ, Nov 6, 1685
married March 7, 1722, Alice Lord Nicholson, born Nov 14, 1696, widow of Geo Nicholson,
& daughter of Joshua Lord, of Gloucester Co. NJ, by his wife Sara Wood, daughter of John Woods of Woodbury, Glouchester Co., & Granddaughter of James Lord, from Baroye, County of Lancaster, England.
Ref: Colonial And Revolutionary Families Of Pennsylvania, John W. Jordan.

. 1685 Nov 25 Chesterfield Monthly Meeting, NJ
John, son of Samuel & Mary Bunting, was born of 25 Day of 9th mo, 165;
Samuel, Bunting, born 25 9m 1687.

. New Jersey Early Census, Burlington Co., Chesterfield Twp.
1788; 1696; 1708, 1711; 1717; 1725; 1742; 1748 ane 1761 - John Bunting. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 1685 Sep 25.

John married Alice LORD. Alice was born on 14 Sep 1696 in Woodbury, Gloucester Co., New Jersey; died on 26 Aug 1755 in Chesterfield Twp., Burlington Co., New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Chesterfield Friends Monthly Mens Meeting, Burlington, NJ743 Jul 26.

. Two Certificates brought into this Meeting by Alice Bunting, one from Newport on Road Island, Dated 26 of 7th, 1743;
The other from Newbury on Long Island, dated the 25th 6mo. 1743, giving a satisfactory account of her witness into these parts.
Ref. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.

Alice Lord Married1, 16 Apr 1717 to Geo. Nicholson, c1696, NJ &
married2, 7 Jun 1722 to John Bunting, b1685, Chesterfield, NJ.

. 1729 Jul 4 - Minutes Women's Monthly Meeting Chesterfield, NJ
Mary Bunting acquaints this meeting that she is desires to have the Meeting Books & stock of money removed from her house this meeting. Desires that Pebe Farinton should have them in keeping. Elinor Horner & Allice Bunting are to see to the delivery of them.

Children of John Bunting & Alice Lord are:
Samuel Bunting, bc 1723, Crosswick, Burlington, NJ
Mary Bunting, c 1725
Alice Bunting.2, b. 1726-Woodbury, NJ.
Hannah Bunting, c 1727
Phineas Bunting 1728, Crosswick, NJ
Aaron Bunting,
James Bunting, &
Joshua Bunting. - - -