Notes:

Sarah Elizabeth is the daughter of Temperance Jane Willson & Simeon Mabee.

* 1900 Jan. Fourth Generation
First Child: Temperance Jane, Born August 30th, 1830. Died July 14, 1857. Aged 26 years, 10 month, 14 days. She married Simeon Mabee of Beaver Run, Sussex Co., New Jersey on the 15th day of November, 1854.
They had one daughter:
Sarah Elizabeth, who married Joseph Alec Harden (son of Hosea J Harden) on March 28, 1878.
They had 3 children names Asa Willson, Harden, Fred Mabee Harden & Harry Vandruff Harden. Two children died in infancy. - - -

Sarah married Joseph Alexander HARDEN on 28 Mar 1878. Joseph was born in 1853 in Hardyston, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 27 Jun 1909 in Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Asa Willson HARDEN was born on 1 Feb 1881 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 23 Mar 1881 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery.
2. Fred Mabee HARDEN was born on 27 Jun 1882 in Hamburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 1 May 1953 in Vancouver, British Columbia; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery.
3. Harry Vanderhuff HARDEN was born on 2 Sep 1884 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 2 Feb 1885 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery.

Notes:

Simeon is the son of Sarah & Martin Mabee.

First wife Temperance Jane Wilson, d/o Asa Wilson,
2nd wife Mary Vaughan, Lafayette.
Known children: 1st wife: Mrs. Sarah E. Harden, Brooklyn. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Simeon Mabee.

Buried:
Hamburg, NJ, Plot: 177/178 A2 Smith/Mabee plot

Simeon married Temperance Jane WILLSON on 15 Nov 1854 in Hamburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Temperance (daughter of Asa B WILLSON, Jr. and Elizabeth ADAMS) was born on 30 Aug 1830 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 14 Jul 1857 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Temperance Jane is the child of Asa & Elizabeth Willson.

* 1900 Jan. Fourth Generation
First Child: Temperance Jane, Born August 30th, 1830. Died July 14, 1857. Aged 26 years, 10 month, 14 days. She married Simeon Mabee of Beaver Run, Sussex Co., New Jersey on the 15th day of November, 1854.
They had one daughter:
Sarah Elizabeth, who married Joseph Alec Harden (son of Hosea J Harden) on March 28, 1878.

They had 3 children names Asa Willson, Harden, Fred Mabee Harden & Harry Vandruff Harden. 2 children died in infancy.
The other, Fred Maybee Harden, is in Manila, Philippine Islands. There he married a young Spanish lady from one of the oldest Spanish Castillon families on long residence in Manila, by the name of Srta Esperenza Perez Goffeur, on December 14th, 1917.
They have one son, Hosea Baren Harden, born October 18th, 1918 at Manila, Philippine Islands. Fred M. Harden & wife, Esperanza & son Hosea, all paid a short vista to Hamburg, Sussex County, March 30, 1922. - - -

Died:
26y 10m 14d.

Buried:
Listed on her father Asa Willson tombstone.

Notes:

Married:
Hamburg Baptist Church.

Notes:

. 1840 Census Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Asa Willson Junior, Males 2 under Age 5; 1 between 15-20; 1 between 20 to 30; 1 bet 40-50;
Females 1 bet 5-10; 1 bet 10-15; 1 bet 20-30; 1 bet 30-40.

* 1900 Jan. Third Generation
Fifth Child: Asa, Jr., my father (Evi A Willson),
Born March 27th 1808. Died March 25, 1887Aged 79 years, less 2 days.

* 1900 Jan. Fourth Generation, Parent:
Asa Willson, Jr. my father was born on the farm now in my possession, March 27th 1808, where he always lived; & died on the 25th day of March 1887.
aged 79 years less 2 days. He was married August 28th 1828 to Elizabeth Adams.

. WILL, Asa Wilson, Wantage Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, being sound of mind, memory & understanding (for which blessing I thank God: publish my last WILL:
1st Pay debts & funeral expenses.
2nd. to beloved daughter Berthena L Cromwell, wife of John W Cromwell, the farm known as Abraham Eumaia ? farm, situated, Wantage & Lafayette Twps., containing 1 frame premises purchased by me of the Executors of Abra. Eusria? a little over 1 year go, then to if any of her natural children; or then to son Evi A Willson or his children.
3rd. To beloved daughter Berthena L Cromwell & her heirs $1500 to be paid by said son Evi A Willson. in 1 year $750 from my decease & remaining legacy $750 in 2 years.
4th. to granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Harden, wife of Joseph A harden & daughter of deceased dau. Temperance J), the same of $2500 to be paid by Evi Willson within 4 years.
5th. My sister Hannah Beardslee, who now lives with me, shall be provided with a comfortable home, clothing, food & care & attention by son Evi A Wilson & a proper burial by him. He must pay her reasonable expenses & medicine.
6th. To son Evi A Wilson, all property known as the William W Cox store house property, situated in village of Deckerton, NJ, conveyed to him 2 years ago.
7th. To son Evi A Wilson & heirs personal property of every kind.
8th. to son Evi A Willson al the rest & residual of my lands & real estate not herein before devised.
9th. & last. Sole executor son Evi A Wilson.
Signed & witnessed, 15 May 1880, Asa Willson. Seal.
Wit: Js. J Conklin & Lewis J Martin.

. 1884 Jan 18 - Codicil to WILL, Asa Willson, Wantage Twp., Sussex, NJ, Having made my Will I now feel I should make a larger provision for granddaughter Sarah Elisabeth Harden, therefore I ratify that if daughter Berthena L Cromwell should die without issue of her body, then the farm of Abraham Ecumia?, debased should to go Sarah Elizabeth Harden & heirs & in default only then shall Merrit J Willson & Sarah E Harden & heirs become entitled to said property.
Signed, Asa Willson. Wit: Jacob Gould, Jas F Counklin, 18 Jan. 1884.
. 1887 Apr 5 - Codicil proved.
Ref: NJ Wills & Probate Records, Vol IJ 1883-1892, p 264-8.

Papakating Cemetery - Very tall cement/ granite pillar monument. Inscriptions on the monument of:
Willson, Asa, b. 27 Mar 1808, d. 25 Mar 1887;
wife Elizabeth Adams, b. 14 Apr 1809,
d. 22 Aug 1874; daughter Temperance J. (see S. Mabie); daughter Bethena L . (J. W. Crowell); son John M., b. Mar 1839, d. Sep 1852; daughter Margaret S., b. Jul 1843, d. Apr 1873; son Merrit N., b. Jul 1848, d. Apr 1860.

WILLS Sussex Co.: 4694S - WILLSON, Asa. W., Cod. & Inv. 1887. - - -

Died:
Aged 79y minus 2 days.

Buried:
Also known as Papkating Cemetery. Tall pillar monument.

Asa married Elizabeth ADAMS on 28 Aug 1828 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Elizabeth was born on 14 Apr 1809 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 22 Aug 1874 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth is the daughter of Sarah M Martin & Evi Adams.

* 1900 Jan. Fourth Generation, Parent:
Elizabeth Adams, born April 14th, 1809. Died Aug. 22, 1874. Aged 65 years 4 mos. 8 days.
She was the oldest daughter of Evi Adams, a son of Judge Evi Adams & Sarah Martin, a daughter of Azariah Martin. She hand 3 brothers & 2 sisters [Cox]:

First Child: Van Rensaler [Adams], who married Sarah Gould. They left no children, twins having died in infancy.

2nd child: John: born March 16, 1839. Died September 30, 1852, Aged 13y 6m 14d.

3rd child: Parkinson, who married Mary Ann Willson.
They had 4 daughters.

4th child: POLLY OR My, who married William O Roe. They had one son &one daughter.

5th child: Sarah Jane who married nathaniel Martin. They had 1 daughter, who died young. - - -

Died:
5884632

Buried:
Prominent pillar monument.

Notes:

Asa Senior is the son of Susan Estell & Samuel Willson.

. 1813 Sep 14, WILL of Wm. Havens, Wantage, Sussex Co, NJ. Thos. Teasdale Jr & Asa Willson, trustees for the school use built on my land, the privilege of fetching water from the ring near the house for use of said school & also the land on which said school stands. Inventory
. 1817 Jun 28, WILL of David Newman, Hadiston Twp., Sussex Co., Inventory $187.61, made by John Willson & Asa Willson, Ref. File 1600S.
. 1830 Census Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Willson, Asa, 1 Male between 70-80; 1 Female 15-20; 1 Female bet 60-69;
John Willson Jun., 1 Male bet 30-39; 1 males bet 20-29; Female 40-49; females 8;
Joseph I Willson: 3 Males, Females 4;
Mordaci Willson: Males 5, Females 3;
William Willson: Males 4, Females 3;
Zachary Willson: Males 3, Females 3;
Samuel C Willson: Males 4, Females 1;
Andrew Willson: Males 4; Females 4.

. 1840 Census Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Asa Willson, 1 Male & 1 female between 60-69;
William Willson, 1 Male bet 60-70; 4 males; 1 Female bet 70-80; 1 Female bet 60-70, 4 females;
John Willson, 1 Male bet 70 -80; 1 Female bet 60-70.

* 1900 Jan. - Second Generation
Ninth child: Asa, Sen., settled, lived & died on the farm now in my possession, married Temperance Decker. The had 8 children.
He married for a second wife, Margaret, widow of Rev. Levi Hall, grandfather of Newman Hall & Deacon Levi Hill of Wantage Township.

* 1900 Jan. - Third Generation
Asa Willson, Sen, my grandfather, settled, lived & died on the fem now in my possession, [Wantage]
was born December 22nd, 1772, died May 7th, 1857. Aged 84 years 4 mod, 15 days. He married Apr 17 1794:

Asa Willson is the husband of Elizabeth Adams, also on tombstone:
Daughter Temperance J Willson, b Aug 1830 - Sept 1854, [married Mr. Mabie/ Mabee.]

Son's tombstone reads: John W Willson, - Aged 17 y 3 m, 27 (17 Dec 1799) - to 13 Apr 1817, son of Asa Willson & Temperance. Buried Deckertown Cemetery.

Asa Willson 3-27-1808 d 3-25-1887
Elizabeth Adams h/w 4-14-1809 d 8-22-1874
their children are:

Temperance J, 8.1830-7.1857,
Bethena L, 5-1834.5.894,
Eva A, 2.1836- 8.16.1917, *
John M, 3.1839-9.1862,
Margaret S, 7.1843-4.1873,
Merritt N, 7.1848-4.1860.
Temperance J, married S Mabee,
Bethena L, married J W Crowel. - - -

Buried:
Aged 84y 4m 15d. (Papkating Cemetery).

Asa married Temperance DECKER on 17 Apr 1794. Temperance was born on 21 Oct 1775 in New Jersey; died on 5 Oct 1820 in Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in Deckertown-Union-Papkating Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

* 1900 Jan. Third Generation
Temperance Decker, born October 20th, 1775, died October 5th, 1820.
Of her parents I have no knowledge. They had 8t children. - - -

Died:
Aged 44y 11m 15d.