Notes for Jeremiah THATCHER

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Notes for Jeremiah THATCHER

REFERENCES:h Thatcher by Richard Opdyke - acting administrator (note Job Thatcher, the other administrator, died in 1806)ew Jersey along with William Thatcher, John Taylor, Sr.; John Taylor, Jr. and several others. This before the death of John Taylor, Sr. in 1777.1d 1784 and 1786. ? if he moved there for a short time.ld')n Co, New Jersey. Will written 03 Jun 1790 and proven 04 Sep 1790. Bequeaths as follows:n of Amos)ed on in Pennsylvania. Edwards wife to live on land and educate Edward's children, but if my son Edward is alive and shall return, I give the land to him. Also mentions land in Sussex Co, New Jersey with this land to be sold and money given to children.d located on the road leading from Frenchtown to Ringwood Presbyterian Church where, it is supposed, he resided until his death. In the year 1767 he built a brick house which after the lapse of 157 years (1924) is still standing and has the appearance of being good for another 100 years. It is now occupied by Samuel Rittenhouse, but little is known of this family. It is acertained, however, that his youngest daughter, Rachel, married Dr. George Campbell, a successful practitioner, who owned and resided on a farm located near his father-in-law on the south side of the road. It is said he lost his home by neglecting to have his deed recorded, it being mislaid or lost. Dr. Campbell and Rachel had two children - Ann born 07 Oct 1797 and James born 17 Jan 1799, died in his 16th year. Ann Campbell became the wife of John Fine of Finesville, Warren Co, New Jersey. John Fine and Ann his wife had children named John M., James, Christopher, Susan and others. Dr. George Campbell died in Aug 1818 in his 60th year of age. His wife died 14 Feb 1837.s Church, Alexandria twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey about 1760.ptlave., deceased, late of Kingwood twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey sell to Nathaniel Rittenhouse of Kingwood twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey - "Homestead farm of Jeremiah Thatcher in Kingwood twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey. Bounded by Mary Arrison's line on NW; Davis Curtis Line Sw and NW; Corner of Luther Opdykes Land SE; Little Rusaqua Brook SE; John Taylor's land and Lorana Allens land NE and William Holliday's land NW - 297 acres". Witness was Moses Thatcher., deceased, late of Hunterdon Co, New Jersey sell to Shadrack Austin. "Jeremiah received land by grant from John Dickenson, Esq., President of executive council of Pennsylvania dated 13 Apr 1784 (Patent Book 1, pg 471). Land is located on westerly side of the NE branch of the Susquehanna River including the mouth of Shickshinning Creek - located in Northampton Co, Pennsylvania". Land sold for $ 670.00
1 - FHL US/CAN BOOK: Q973. D2l: Colonial families of America; Vol 17, pg 295-310

2 - FHL (LOGAN) BOOK: N.J. N46a: New Jersey Archives: Vol 30 pg 476 and Vol 31 pg 39

3 - Pennyslvnania Magazine of History and Biography; Vol 12; # 3, pg 256

4 - Hunterdon Co, New Jersey, Ophans Court: Session of 1806-1816; pg 122 - Account of Jeremia

5 - Will of Amos Thatcher 1779

6 - Will of John Taylor, Sr.; 09 May 1777

7 - Correspondence: Mrs. Alice M. Demmon; 1200 East Cleveland Avenue: Hobart, Indiana 1967

8 - Correspondence: Nellie Thatcher; Detroit, Michigan

9 - Misc. Entries:
(a) - Mentioned as brother of John Thatcher in will of 12 May 1749 - listed as executor
(b) - Mentioned as receiving money in will of Stephen Pitcock - 10 Apr 1761 - Inventory
(c) - Mentioned in inventory and expenses of estate of James Bray - 22 Mar 1758
(d) - Letter for Jeremiah Thatcher of Kingwood in Trenton, New Jersey Post office - 1767
(e) - Mentioned as Vestryman and Warden of St. Thomas Church of Alexandria, Hunterdon Co, N
(f) - Bondsman in Will of Amos Thatcher along with Job Thatcher in 1779
(g) - Bond against Jeremiah Thatcher in Will of William Allen, Esq. (brother in law) in 178
(h) - Bondsman in Will of Benjamin Curtis in 1782
(i) - Bondsman in Will of Sam Everett in 1784
(j) - Accounting in Will of William Everett performed by Jeremiah Thatcher in 1786
(k) - Mentioned in Will of David Everett along with James and Joseph Thatcher in 1786
(l) - Received several grants of land in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania with grants date
(m) - Signed will of Joseph Gee 18 Feb 1790 - (Note - his signature on that will appears 'o

10 - Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, Probate: Will of Jeremiah Thatcher of Kingwood twp, Hunterdo
(a) - Wife - Nancy - the use of homestead except 50 acres where Dr. George Campbell lives.
(b) - Daughters - Rachel Thatcher Campbell
- Nancy Thatcher Everett
- Grace Thatcher Opdyke
- Mary Thatcher
- Rebeka (Rebecca) Thatcher (she later maarried Job Thatcher, so
(c) - Sons - Daniel Thatcher
- Edward Thatcher
(d) - My executors are to take out the deed for the land my son Edward Thatcher, lately liv

11 - History of Thomas R. Thatcher (? source): Jeremiah Thatcher settled on a tract of lan

12 - The Pennsylvania Magazine: Vol 10, pg 258: Jeremiah Thatcher - vestryman for St. Thoma

13 - New Jersey Tax Rateables 1778-1780
(a) 1778 - Jeremiah Thatcher - 205 Acres and 21 unimproved; 4 horses; 8 cows; 4 pigs - exem
(b) 1780 - Jeremiah Thatcher - 220 acres and 23 1/4 unimproved; 4 horses, 10 cows and one s

14 - Hunterdon Co, New Jersey, Deeds:
Vol 8, pg 370 - 25 Oct 1802 - Richard Opdyke and Job Thatcher, executors of Jeremiah Thatcher

15 - Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania, Deeds:
Vol 8, pg 240 - 01 Sep 1802 - Job Thatcher and Richard Opdyke, executors of Jeremiah Thatcher

Executors - Job Thatcher and son-in-law Richard Opdyke