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Name of the Town .- Piscataqua is an Indian name of one of the tribes in the State of Maine, and also a river called the Piscataqua River, on the boundary line of Maine and New Hampshire. It is recorded that Hugh Dunn, Hopewell Hull, John Martin, Charles Gilman, Robert Dennis, John Smith, John Gilman, and Benjamin Hull, who came from Piscata- qua, New England, were granted, Dec. 18, 1666, and May 30, 1668, the right as Associates, and they con- ferred upon the township the name of the place whence they came, it being known as Piscataqua for some time after the settlement, but now commonly known as Piscataway.
Early Settlements .- The earliest authentic history of this township is gathered from the public records, which state 1 " that the large tract on the east side of Raritan River, which comprises the towns of Piscata- way, Elizabethtown, and Woodbridge, was purchased of the Indians in 1664. The purchasers were John Bailey, Daniel Denton, Luke Watson, and others, who obtained a patent in 1664 from Governor Nicolls, who acted under the Duke of York." The names of the first settlers on record are the Gilmans (Gihnan) in 1665; the Blackshaws, Blackwells, Drakes, Hands, and Hendricks in 1677; the Dotys (Doughtys) and Wolfs in 1678; the Smalleys, Hulls, and Trotters in 1679; the Hansworths, Martins, and Higgins in 1680; the Dunhams, Laflowers (Laforge), and Fitz Ran- dolphs in 1681; the Suttons, Brindleys, Bounds
(Bownd), and Fords in 1682; the Grubs and Adamses in 1683; the Pregmores in 1684; the Davises and Slaughters in 1685; the Chandlers and Smiths in 1689. These names are first mentioned in the con- tracts and assignments of lands in this township.
The following is a list of the freeholders in this township, and of those who took up land in the year 1683, and the names of Thickton, Babcock, Boicecep, Fourath, and Wright. There are also a few names of those who came for a short time but did not locate in the township :
Hugh Dunn.
William OldeD.
Vincent rugnion.
Mr John Royce.
Thomas Blackshaw. Timothy Carle.
Benjamin Sandford,
John MulseD.
Jedialı higgins.
Matthew Giles.
Joseph Mash.
edward slater.
Charles Gillman.
Nicolas Munday Junior.
Isaac Smalley.
Daniel and john McDonald.
Tho. William Clawson.
John Drake.
hope-well bull.
Joseph Fitzrandolfe.
John Mullison.
Beniaman bull.
Jabez hendral.
Thomas Fitzrandolfe.
Joseph Worth.
thomas Sutton.
William Olden.
John langstaff.
Joseph Marten.
edmond doonham.
Samuel Blachford.
Pootenel for Mr Melick.
Nicolas Mondy Junior.
Andraw woden.
Benjamin Gustish.
Lassore, alias: remphale.
Samuel Hull.
MY JohD Juiaurs,
Vincent Ruguion junior.
John newbold.
Johan Pound.
Samuel Maller.
John Mlash.
jefery mauing,
Thomas Holland.
thomas higgins.
Benjamin marten.
Dr Henry Greenland.
Benjamin Griffith.
Rehobah gannet.
Thomas Sansworth.
beniamon fitzrandolfe.
Mr Sammel Walker.
Widow Jones.
Mr. Melot alius Se Horhind.
Samnel Doty. mathu giles.
Andrew Woodward.
Hendrick (1687) Garretson.
Joseph Mamnin.
John Smalley senior.
Thomas Lawrence.
Alexander Adamıs.
David Koriel, 1682.
Richard Swellau.
Judalı Sutfan.
John Marten.
Andrew Davis.
Daniel Mac Daniel.
Thomas Shotwell.
John Hopkins.
John Sutfan.
John Smalley,
Cabel Cambell.
Beniamen Clarke.
John Stillwell.
Jolin Homer.
Richard Sutfan.
Looks dunham.
Benjamin Korlle, 1663.
Thomas grobe.
Elias Duxbury.
Mr. Joho Siunius.
Julın fitzrandulfe.
James Manin.
Abraham Coriell, 1702.
John drake.
John Homers and Homer for Brush.
Daniel bandrack.
Jolın & William Lange.
heziadlı bonhab.
Joseph Maning, Jr., 1700.
Francis Drake.
Jolın Geddies, 1702.
William Sotton.
Richard Swettin.
Walter Robinson.
Joseph Mannin.
Jodiah Higins.
Doct. Henry Stewart, 1702.
william right.
Benjamin Clarke.
Williaot Claoson.
Daniel Blackford.
Edward Dunham.
Nicholas Buries, 1703.
Richard Smith.
Joseph Worth.
John (Or)eseref.
John Chambers.
Winoifride Rouce.
Samoel dunu, 1704.
Nicolas mundaye.
John Smalley, 1703.
1 Early Records.
The Widdow DunD.
Thomas gorden.
Daniel Hendricks for his cousin Daniel.
Peter Groon.
george drake.
Cornelius Longfield.
Thomas Oswood.
The Widdow Robinson, for Robin- so0 and Charles.
£0 5s. Od.
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John Corpee, 1704. Jacob Pyutt, 1706.
Fitz Randolph Drake. 1718.
John Royce, 1709. John Parker, 1709.
Thomas Pussall, 1706.
Antum Clausoo
R. S. Hooper.
Joseph dun, 1707. Samuel blacford, 1707. thomas South, 1707.
Gideon Marlott. Tristram Manning, 1733.
Benejab Dunham.
William Hudson, 1709.
Benjamin Gross.
Edmond Harrison, 1709.
Peter Runyon, 1733.
thomas Wiggins, 1709. Carnet Catherlin, 1709.
John Kent, 1744. Elijah Whitehead, 1744.
James dote (Doty), 1710. Benimman pridmore, 1710. Daniel fhiltk, 1710.
Elijah Pound.
Eumon Dunman, 1712.
Moses Burgess, 1748.
Thomas Brodernich, 1713. Samuel l'oter, 1713.
lleury Brass, 1750.
Joseph und Jac. Sutton, 1713.
Audron Miller, 1714.
Ebenezer Danwls.
Benjamin Both, 1715.
George Gramos, 1751. Jolin Laforge, 1751.
Peter Bibout, 1716. John Woulg, 1716. matthew giles, 1718.
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Thomas Davis, 1751. Richard Woldering, 1752.
Martin Wanderhout, 1718. Lorrane Ruth, 1719.
John Miller, 1753.
Samuel Joues, 1756.
Jacob Titsworth, 1756.
Joseph Mitchell, 1756.
Elyaha Smally, 1720.
Ilenry Sharp. 1758.
Isaac Fanrot. 1757.
Benjamin Foster, 1759.
Aron boramı. Samuel Chandler, 1723.
Kozia Dunham.
Ileury Skibbow.
Jeremiah Jeffry, 1762.
Robert Allen, 1723.
Samuel Sharp, 1762.
Heury Broner, 1724.
Juha and David Povod, 1764.
Josialı Davis, 1725.
Thomas Goodfellow, 1764.
Joseph Ross, 1726.
Benjamin Pound, 1764.
Ilonery Smack. John Vanhorn,
David Jameson.
Joseph Mour, 1727.
William Mercer, 1766.
Daniel Coper, 1728.
Samuel Dayton, 1767.
Richard Harper, 1728.
Bobert Willson, 1768.
Abraham Berdine, 1729.
Aaron Bishop, 1768.
Thomas Davis, 1729.
William Thorn, 1768.
Henry Lowell, 1730.
Cornelius Boiec, 1768.
William Harris, 1731.
John Folks.
Edward Antill.
Samuel Soper, 1772.
Renne Runyon, 1736.
Enoch Stewart, 1774.
Thomas Webster, 1737.
William Terrill, 1775.
David Correll.
Joseph Thorn, 1775.
Elisha South, 1731.
Joseph Caywood, 1776.
Doct Stillwell, 1739. John Stelle, 1739.
Abraham Freeman, 1776.
Isaac Stelle, 1741.
Richard Merrill, 1778.
John Gilman, 1741.
John Probasko.
John Hollon, 1742.
John Vaukisk.
Azariab Dunham, 1743.
Richard Field.
Bowly Arnohl, 1742.
Bershebe Laberteaulea, 1780.
Thomas Fitz Molleson.
Peter Marsalis, 1780.
Jonathan Dunham.
John Dayton.
Nehemiah Dunham, 1743.
James Coddington, 1789.
We find that many of the original purchasers of land are still represented by their descendants, and many of the settlements named after the early fam- ilies, as Fieldville, in the southeasterly part of the township. the first settlement of the Fields, repre- senting a number of farms and well-built homesteads upon the old road leading to Raritan Landing from New Market. The family annals in this country reach back to 1638, when the original ancestor came
from England with Roger Williams, and settled at Newport, R. I. From that place he removed to Flushing, L. I., whence John Field passed into New Jersey at an early day, and located on a tract of one thousand and fifty-five acres, lying between Bound Brook and New Brunswick, along the Raritan River, in Piscataway township. From that time the family have been prominently identified with the growth and development of that section of country. In 1774 Michael Field was one of the delegates to the conven- tion at New Brunswick to consult regarding the points of difference between Great Britain and the colonies. Several of the direct ancestors of the Fields of Fields- ville were in active service during the Revolutionary war, one being a lieutenant in the First Regiment of Middlesex County, and another losing his life at the battle of Monmouth. The representatives of the family have always been plain, solid, substantial people, connected religiously with the Presbyterian Church, and liberal supporters of the various evan- gelical and philanthropic enterprises of the day. Michael Field left a legacy to the Bound Brook Pres- byterian Church for establishing a free school in that place over eighty years ago. The Massachusetts branch of the family has contributed many able men to the country, and their influence is felt in the coun- sels of the nation to-day.
The names of Hopewell and Benjamin Hull are mentioned in the year 1682. They were quite promi- nent residents here, holding township offices, and owners of a large tract of land. The name is not known in this township at the present day.
Mention is also made of John and George Drake very early, and there are still descendants to be found, though many of this name have removed into other portions of the country. Their progenitor is sup- posed to have been Sir Francis Drake, who came to America in 1577, accompanied by Ralph Crane; they landed in or near Massachusetts Bay.
Henry Garritson, or Garretson, was of Dutch stock. The first of this family in America emigrated from Holland in 1658, in the ship "The Gilded Beaver." In the records of this township we find a convey- ance of property, and we copy the following from the original deed : "This indenture, made ye twelfth day of April, one thousand six hundred and ninety and eight [1698], Between Hendrick Garrison, of Raritan, in ye county of Middlesex, in West Jer- sey, Yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife . . . and Jaques Poillion [James Poillon], of Staten Island and county of Richmond in the Province of New York, being a Tract given by the then proprietors, 4 day of May, Anno Domi 1688, containing one hundred and twelve acres [112], and bounded by Raritan River, and South East hy Rehobath Gannet, North West by Richard Smith, and North East hy lands not yet surveyed, and South West again by ye River, con- sideration Money [£140] one hundred and forty I pounds current money of this province."
Duglos Combol, 1715.
llendrick Vroom, 175].
Thomas Thicks, 1752.
Dolph Hardenbrouk, 1719. Alexander Thonison.
Moses Collius, 1720.
David Corriell, 1758.
Daniel Ronnd, 1720. Thomas Roys, 1721.
William French, 1750. Isaac Dye, 1750.
William Dory, 1714.
David Conger, 1744.
Caleb Balluing, 1747.
Christianus Lupardus, 1750.
Benjamin Blackford, 1762.
Stephen Budoel.
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PISCATAWAY.
Hendrick Garretson is also made mention of in the county records of Staten Island at Richmond at an earlier date than when he came over and purchased the farm of Jaques Poillion upon the Raritan River. The families of Garretson in this township must have descended from this Henry or Hendrick Garretson. , sented iu this township. The following is a quaint The names of Jacob, Henry, John, George, Peter, and Daniel are common names in the family of Gar- retsons now, as they were two hundred years ago.
The first of the Mannings named in the record is Jefery Maninng in 1683; Tristrim Manning, 1733; Joseph Manning was a town officer in 1712-16 ; Na- thaniel Manning, 1734; John Manning, 1738; Ben- jamin Manning, 1774; William B. Manning, 1811, 1814, 1825; William Manning, 1767; Nathaniel Manning again in 1756; Jeremiah Manning, 1814; Phineas Manning, 1787; Samnel and Samuel R. Manning, 1869-71 ; Alexander Manning, 1874, rep- resenting many official positions in the township. The first mention made is in 1673 of a Capt. John Man- ning, who had a daughter Mary (Manningham), who married a Robert Blackwell, April 20, 1670, who was one of the early settlers of this East Jersey, though his name is not found in any town documents now extant. In a " deed on record in New York, Robert Blackwell is spoken of as late of Elizabethtown, in New Jersey, Merchant." The Blackwells are still represented by the name in this township,-Mr. S. R. Blackford, whose residence is near where the Half- Moon Tavern stood on the main road to Stelton. The Gilman family owned property near where the bridge of the Raritan Landing crossed the river. It is said the building was destroyed June 19, 1835, by a tor- nado which swept through this part of the township.
Rehobath Gannet was the first of that name, 1686. The name has disappeared from the records.
The Doty (Doughty) family removed to Berkshire Hills, near Passaic Valley, in 1720, with exception of Maj .- Gen. Solomon Doughty, who was born Sept. 26, 1772; was the grandson of Samuel Doty, who set- tled in this township, 1682.
John Smalley (Smaly) is named as freeholder and owner of large herds of " Horscss, Hogges, and Cat- tle, mark recorded 1691, halfpenny with under rite eare Swallow Tale." All these ancient records are so many links in the family history. The Smalleys were early settlers here. It is more than probable that Jonathan and Elisha Smalley were sons of the original John. The family is well represented throughout the township. The names of Ambrose, Elisha, Daniel, Henry, and William are prominent in the family. The name of Smalley is mentioned as among the first (1720) members in the organiza- tion of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church in this town- ship. They came with other families from Newport, R. I., very early, about 1668.
John Marten sold to James Bollen, Sept. 30, 1673, property, or, in one of the records, exchanged with Bollen and afterwards resold, Nov. 6, 1674, to Henry 38
Lyon, who afterwards sold it, May 1, 1675, " together with the cow-yard orchard," for £30. John Martain was one of the founders of Piscataway. He had a son, Henry Martain, also James Marten. They came from Dover, N. H. The family is still well repre- old-time record : "1726, May the 3 Day, James Mar- tin came to Bord at my House. 1727, August the 19, Leaft my house and wee never made no agreement how much a Week. I promist him to be Low In price, will take vp with 48 pr. Weeke, which acount makes 67 weeks and 4 Dayes makes £13 08. 0d. Since I concluded to Take 38. 6d., £11 168. 6d." 1
Dunham, Daniel, David, Look (properly Luke), Ed- mund, Nehemiah, Jeremiab, these are the first names of this early family. They came from Piscataqua or Dover, in New Hampshire, where they landed from sloop or ship " James," 1630 or 1632. They came in 1668, and are mentioned with others as subscribers to an agreement that a new book be regarded as a law- ful record of surveys and conveyances." The Rev. Edmund Dunham was the first clergyman of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church, 1703. He died March, 1734, in his seventy-third year.3 This family name is well represented throughout the township.
John Fitz Randolph (originally spelled Randolfe), with his son John, is first mentioned in 1683 as a freeholder.
They came early, and were owners of a large tract of land, some thousand of acres, and the secretary's son, John Fitz Randolfe, was among the first at Ran- dolphville (Newton), in the centre of the township, where ten or twelve farms are now owned by this family .. Thomas and John (3d) were among the first who became members of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church, 1722, and David Fitz Randolph held many official relations to this township in helping arrange for the different highways. Malachi Fitz Randolph, 1765, " was town clerke." David was in 1749 chosen freeholder, and Joseph held the same position from 1767 to 1781. Capt. Samuel is mentioned in 1780 as a town officer and officer of militia (see Military Record). The family is extensive throughout this and neighboring townships, and they have held many responsible positions in the county and State. The name of Daniel Handrack is mentioned among the freeholders in 1699, and the name is also recorded as owner of personal property as well as real estate. He was a yeoman, stood well in the community, was called upon frequently as witness to deeds and co- venants in relation to the transferring of property. We do not know whether the names of Handrach and Handron are the same, but the latter name is also mentioned.
William Lutton was a freeholder in 1686. The family came originally from Oyster Bay, L. I. Am-
1 Ledger, p. 20.
2 Town Book.
See account of Seventh-Day Church.
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HISTORY OF UNION AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES, NEW JERSEY.
brose Letten (as the name was then spelled) was asso- ciated with Denton, Baylies, and Watson in the pur- chase of land from the Indians, and William must have been his son. The name is not known in this township, but in Somerset County there are many epitaphs in the burial-ground of the Lutton family.
William Wright became a freeholder, 1699, and owned a herd of " ye cattle, horse, and hogge," re- corded in the township book. The family is not numerous in this section of the county.
Timothy Carle (Carll) must have been a relative of Jacob Carle, who was a freeholder, and the family were prominent during the Revolutionary war.
Edward Slater was a freeholder in this township, 1683, and owned a large number of acres. He held many prominent positions in township and State, and was the first clerk of the courts of the county.
Benjamin Gustish and Samuel Maller owned lands in the township in 1688.
Vincent Rugnion (Rognion, Ronyon, Rugione, Runyon). This family came from France ; they were Huguenots. The ancestor is first mentioned in 1663, and probably owned land which he bought of Francis Barber, Thomas Moore's original house-lot, south of George Pack, March 20, 1672. He removed to Pis- cataway in 1677, and had " allotted to him, March of the same year, on the Raritan River, 1543 aeres." He died in November, 1713, his wife, Martha, sur- viving him.
He had a son Vincent (2),1 who occupied the same lands, 1683, and bad also a large quantity of cattle ; he learned also the trade of a carpenter. He is men- tioned as overseer of the highway, 1717; also Peter Rugnion, 1737 ; and Darich Runione, 1737 ; Joseph Runyon, 1743; Reune Ronyon, from 1749 to 1767 served as town clerk ; Ephraim Runyon served from 1768 until 1676 as town clerk, as well as collector for twenty years. Asa Runyon was collector in 1793 ; Daniel, 1840-42 ; and Eugene, 1869-71, as collectors. Daniel Runyon was chosen freeholder from 1859 to 1864; Reune Rugnion, "one of His Majesty's Jus- tices of the Peace," 1759-67 ; and mention still could be made of many more having held positions in this township and State. The families are owners of many farms, as well as engaged in mercantile pursuits,
Jediah Higginson (Higgins) came and took up lands as early as 1680, becoming a freeholder, and held some positions in the township. Descendants of the same branch of the family are now to be found in the neighboring townships.
There were two Wilsons, the first, John, a carpenter, and second, John, a wheelwright. They were both here at an early day, and were distinguished as Great John and Little John. The former died unmarried Oct. 12, 1672; the other was a freeholder as early as 1675. He must have owned lands just on the easterly borders of this township, and also a house and lot is
made mention at Elizabeth Town. He is also made mention of in connection with a French gentleman who came here for a short time, but sold his land in 1687, by name of Lassore alias Rempele. This is the manner in which his name is signed to a deed of con- veyance in Piscataway. John Pound and Elijah South are mentioned early (about 1710). They were Quakers. South left and went to Salem County, while John Pound remained. It is said he kept an inn at the Gum Spring, on the River road to Bound Brook. A few of the name are still in this section.
Mather Gile (Giles) was among the first settlers ; owned farms near " Ambrose Brook" in 1699. This family has no connection with Rev. John Giles. They are still residents of this township.
Alexander Adams was a freeholder in 1699. His name is recorded in the records of the town, and in one place is spelled Adamss. A few of the same name are still in the county.
Benjamin Clarke and Daniel McDaniel are also made mention of, 1683. They owned lands near Samptown (now Waterville), and had a saw-mill.
Thomas Grube, Thomas Gordon, and Walter Rob- inson must have came together, as these names are mentioned in the " Survey of Allotment," and "Hes- iadh bonham" is made mention of, but did not locate in the same part of the township, but near the Green Run (Brook).
The Boice family probably were of French extrac- tion. A branch of the family settled at Newtown, Long Island, where we find that some of the family are connected by marriage with the Rapelyea family. They must have come to this township on or about 1720, on lands near or by the River road, as well as a small piece of land near Newtown. John Boice (or Boyce) and George Boyce were privates in the Revo- lutionary war, and also a William is mentioned, but not enlisting from this county. The branches of the family have now extended into other counties, as well as in the West. Charles Boice is now a mem- ber of the committee and treasurer of the township.
John Clawson was a commissioner at an early date to sell confiscated estates. His son, William Claw- son, was a freeholder in 1690 in this township, also Thomas William Clawson (possibly the same person ). The family came originally from Staten Island, where the name dates back to 1669. Capt. John Clawson was in the Jersey Brigade, May 11, 1776, at Albany, N. Y. The family own still a number of farms in the township where they reside, while some are mer- chants in other places.
John Hopkins, Daniel Hendricks, Winnifride Rouce, Mr. John Royce, and Nicolas Mundy are represented in 1689 as freeholders.
Koriell (Coryell, Coriell). This family were among the first who came. The following is copied from the register in the Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook :
2 Rider's Newtown, L. I.
1 E. T. Bill, 96-97.
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PISCATAWAY.
Baptized Jan. 2, 1728 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Elaie, child Anetie.
Baptized May 16, 1737 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Elsie, child Amnettie.
Baptized Aug. 25, 1738 .- Parenta, David Koriel, wife Elsie, child Moses.
Baptized Aug. 29, 1738 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Elsie, child Abraham.
Baptized June 1, 1740 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Elsie, child Immannel.
Baptized Jan. 31, 1742 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Sarah, child Nettie.
Baptized June 5, 1743 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Sarah, child Elsie ; godmother, Annie Van Cott.
Baptized May 9, 1745 .- Parents, David Koriel, wife Sarab, child Jannettie.
Abraham Coriell, father of Abner Coriell, died Sept. 22, 1828, aged ninety years.
Esther, bia wife, died March 20, 1796, in her fifty-eightlı year.
David Coriell died Sept. 22, 1800, in his sixty-sixth year, Abraham's brother.
Elizabeth Coriell, wife of David, died March 22, 1813, io ber seventy- seventh year. Susan Coriell, wife of Samuel Blackford, sister of Abra- ham Coriell, died June 27, 1827, aged fifty-four years. Samuel Blackford died April 16, 1837, aged eighty-nine years. Abraham, son of David and Elizabethi Coriell, died Ang. 15, 1800, aged twenty years.
John Geddis, Samuel Chandler, and Thomas Web- ster are mentioned as freeholders in 1718, and re- corded their cattle, etc.1
The Daytons came from Southampton, L. I. The early names are Ralph Dayton, who married the " widdow of John Hinds, June, 1656." John Wood- ruff, of Elizabethtown, had a daughter Elizabeth, who was married to Robert, son of Ralph Dayton, about 1686. Jonathan Dayton, probably a grandson of Ralph Dayton, had with others the " allotment of Lands in 1733 above Essex and in Middlesex, bor- dering upon Somerset County." Elias Dayton was made a marshal with others for surveying the bound- ary lines, 1689. The family are not numerous in this township.
The names of Woden, Langstaff, Gustish, Griffith, Olden, Holland are found represented in other town- ships by the making of changes in the boundary lines.
CHAPTER LXXXIII.
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PISCATAWAY .- (Continued.)
Civil Organization .- Jan. 1, 1683-84, Maj. Giles and Lieut. Doty were appointed to visit the town magazine and to report thereon to the townsmen at the next meeting.
April 2, 1684, H. Hull, G. Drake, John Langstaff, John Gilman to go and treat with Governor Laurie about the quit-rents and patents. Another committee for similar purpose the next year,-Gilman, Drake, Smalley, and Slater.
Jan. 1, 1684-85, Hopewell Hull and J. Martin to run the lines and lay out the bounds between " Beaver Dam and Woodbridge Line."
1 For Stelle family, etc., sea history of Raritan township.
Sept. 17, 1686, " Agreed y' every inhabitant of ye towne is to paye nine pence in silver towerds ye buy- inge of Nailes for ye Towne house."
Dec. 10, 1686. Town rate fixed at £44 68.
Jan. 1, 1689-90, Edward Slater, George Drake, and Isaac Smalley were chosen "to Discorse hopewull a bout the finishen the towne house, and if hopewell hull refuse to finish it that the above mentioned men have power to hire workmen to finish the saide houste."
March 2, 1690, Edmond Dunham to have ten shil- lings " for mending the buriell place, and to sett it up with good white oacke or Chestnut stakes And bound with good withes."
"Shingle Hill," "Turtle Hill," "Scotland's Bridge" are mentioned about this period.
Jan. 1, 1705, "The Stocks, Burying-place, Pound, and the Towne House were all to be substantially re- paired, the Latter to have ' Glaysed dores hanged and maid tite.' ""
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