Elizabeth Borton was born July 27 1664 at Aynhoe, Northamptonshire, England. She died March 2, 1718 at Burlington County, New Jersey.
She married John Woolman August 16, 1684 under the care of Rancocas Monthly Meeting. John Woolman was born July 27, 1664 in Painswick, Gloucester, England and he died either February or April 27, 1718 in Burlington County, New Jersey. He was a weaver by profession.
They had 7 children all born in Burlington County, New Jersey:
1. Elizabeth Woolman
2. Samuel Woolman
3. Mary Woolman
4. Ann Woolman
5. John Woolman Jr.
6. Hannah Woolman
7. Hester (Esther) Woolman
John Woolman arrived from England in1678. In 1687, he received the deed to 200 acres in West Jersey, where he established his home at "Mt. Holly".
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