We begin with a hyperlinked Descendants Table which permits one both to jump to the people and county of interest or to view the genealogical structure of families. Hyperlinks to other McDowell family members or families are included as appropriate.
Andrew W. McDowell - Jane E. Dean
George M. McDowell
John C. Morris McDowell
Catharine Ann L. McDowell
Gertrude F. McDowell - Lowrey A. Rue
George T. McDowell - Sarah Mariah MNU
George H. McDowell
John T. McDowell
Mary A. McDowell
Cornelia B. McDowell - William S. Felter
Elizabeth G. McDowell
Mary A. McDowell - Isaac Scudder Bennett
Susan C. McDowell
Agnus G. McDowell - Samuel Applegate
Aaron Dean - Maria Farmer - Mary Elizabeth L. Buckalew
Ann B. McDowell
Daniel B. McDowell
Andrew G. McDowell - Matilda Davison
Reuben Van Pelt McDowell - Catherine A. Whitlock
Elizabeth Sutphen McDowell - John H. Martin
Letitia Jane McDoewll - Caleb C. Blake
Johanna Van Cleaf McDowell - William S. Leigh
John G. McDowell - Jane G. Snedeker
Jane H. McDowell - Isaac Terhune
Margaret McDowell - Garret T. Garrison
Lydia A. McDowell
Jane W. McDowell
Sarah B. McDowell
Jane McDowell - William H. Conover
Andrew B. McDowell - Mary E. McMannus
William McDowell
Parents: Unknown
William McDowell [c1765 - Aft 1831] appeared in the following census record.
1830 Census Essex County NJ
William McDowell
Newark
1 Male 60-69: [William]
He was involved in several court cases which appeared in the Essex County Justice of the Peace Dockets.
5 September 1807 - Thomas Gilliland agt William McDowel and John Banford
29 August 1810 - William McDowell vs Elias A. Baldwin
30 August 1819 - Abraham W. Kinney vs William McDowell
21 July 1820 - Elijah Kellogg vs William McDowell
27 October 1820 - William McDowell vs Jasper King
27 October 1820 - William McDowell vs Elies Dodd
17 November 1820 - Luther Goble vs William McDowell
23 March 1826 - William McDowell vs Zadock Baldwin
25 November 1826 - William McDowell vs William Mesler
28 December 1827 - William McDowell vs Susan & Leesha Burger
19 December 1829 - William McDowell vs Samuel Elliott
27 April 1830 - William McDowell vs David Dengwell
8 May 1830 - William McDowell vs Caleb Hedden Jr.
11 May 1830 - William McDowell vs Cornelius Franciteo
17 May 1830 - William McDowell vs Benjamin Shephard
18 May 1830 - William McDowell vs Aaron W. Hiteheock
8 July 1830 - William McDowell vs Thomas Garrison
15 July 1830 - William McDowell vs Horace Hedden
2 April 1831 - James Shephard vs William McDowell
12 August 1831 - William McDowell vs David Congal
He bought and sold a lot in 1826.
Thomas Ward & wife Jerusha of Newark to William McDowel of Newark for $400. Lot beginning at the northeast corner of a lot on Orange Street belong to the estate of John P. Sanford deceased, thence running along the street S53E 76 feet to the Northwest corner of a lot sold by Martha McWhorter to Moses Fatout and Josiah James, thence along said lot S27'30"W 436 feet to a lot formerly owned by Moses Ogen deceased, thence along his line North 60W 81 feet, thence N29E 449 feet to the beginning. Witness: Aaron Mann. Acknowledged 16 June 1826 and recorded 17 June 1826.[KM Abstract]
EssexDBU2:526-527 16 June 1826
William McDowell of Newark Township to Peter Cosmos of same for $700. Beginning at the northeast corner of a lot on Orange Street belonging to the estate of John P. Sandford deceased, thence running along the street S53E 76 feet to the northwest corner of a lot sold by Martha McWhorter to Moses Faitout and Josiah James, then along said lot S27'30"W 436 feet to a lot formerly owned by Moses Ogden deceased, thence along his line N60W 81 feet, thence N29E 449 feet to beginning. Signed: Wm McDowel.[KM Abstract]
EssexDBT2:506-508 30 June 1826
Mortgage:
Peter Commos & wife Sally Ann of Newark to James Valentine. Lot in EssexDBT2:506 sold to Commos by William McDowell.[KM Abstract]
EssexMortgageH3:262-263
He appeared on an estate account in 1831.
Account of Aaron Fartonte, William J. Fartonte and John Fartonte Executors of Moses Fartonte.
2 December 1829 William McDowell – $24.00
Filed 3 January 1831.[KM Abstract]
Essex Probate Files
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Archibald McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Archibald McDowell married Rachel Fields on 28 September 1814 by Jacob Kirkpatrick. He appeared on two petitions for Hunterdon County to issue public house and tavern licenses in 1816 and 1818.
To the Honorable Court of General Quarter Sessions held in Flemington at their Term in May 1816
The Petition of John Wikoff of the Township of Amwell County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey
Humbley sheweth that your Petitioner being desirous of Keeping a Public House of entertainment where he now lives and having been heretofore indulged with License for that purpose __ a similar Indulgence the ensuing year and he as in duty Bound will &C.
We whose names are hereunto subscribers Freeholders in the County of Hunterdon beg leave to recommend John Wikoff as a suitable person to keep a public House and further believe him to be provided with every requisite that the Law requires.
[List of names]
Archibald McDowell
To the Honourable the judges and justices of the inferior Court of common pleas in and for the County of Hunterdon May Term Eighteen hundred & eighteen 1818.
Your Petitioner humbly sheweth that he still resides at his old Home in the Township of Amwell where he has for a number of years been favoured with a Licence to keep a public inn or Tavern and he again Solicits your honours for a renewal of the same priviledge for another year and in granting his request you will humbley merit his unfained thanks.
Abner Hart
We the subscribers are of opinion that a tavern is necessary in our neighbourhood for the publick convenience and that the petitioner is a suitable person to keep a publick house and that he is furnished with all that the Law requires of an inn holder for the accommodations of the public. April 12, 1818.
[List of names]
Archebald McDowell
Abinor Hart Allowed George Rcex $1000
Following the death of John Field Junior, the brother of Rachel Field who is the wife of Archibald, the siblings sell the 90¾-acre 38 perches tract of land devised to them by their grandfather Seth Field and passed through their father John Field to John Servis.
George W. Smith of Hopewell Township Hunterdon County, administrator of John Fields of Hopewell deceased, and Mary Field, Archibald McDowell and wife Rachel and Issac Welts and wife Phebe to John Servis of Amwell Township Hunterdon County. Seth Field devised to his four grandchildren: John Field Junior, Mary Field, Rachel Field wife of Archibald McDowell, and Phebe Field wife of Isaac Welts, and children of John Fields Senior westerly part of his farm and plantation in Hopewell with John Field Senior and John Field Junior intestate both deceased. No division of land done and John Field Junior's goods and chattels are not sufficient to cover his debts, George W. Smith is authorized to sell the land with public notice including the Trenton Federalist newspaper for Saturday 21 January last and John Servis (by his son William Servis) purchased the share of tract for $30.86. For $2,931.70, 90¾-acre 38 perches entire undivided tract beginning at … metes and bounds given … sold to Servis. Signed: George W. Smith, Mary (x her mark) Field, Archd McDowell, Rachel (x her mark) McDowell, Isaac Welts, Phebe (x her mark) Welts. Acknowledged 13 May 1815 and recorded 11 September 1815.[KM Abstract]
HunterdonDB24:422-426 1 May 1815
John Servis of Hopewell Township Hunterdon County to George W. Smith of same, administrator of the Estate of John Field Junior decd, and Mary Field, Archebald McDowell, and Isaac Welts to secure the sums of $366.46. 90¾-acre tract. Signed: John (x his mark) Servis. Witnesses: James Stevenson, Wm Marts. Acknowledged 13 May 1815 and recorded 23 May 1815.[KM Abstract]
HunterdonMortgages6:110 1 May 1815
Mortgage:
John Servis of Amwell Township Hunterdon County to James Stevenson of Hopewell Township, surviving Executor of John Stevenson. 90¾-acre and 38 perches tract conveyed to Servis by George W. Smith administrator of John Field, Mary Field, Archibald McDowell & wife Rachel, & Isaac Welts and wife Phebe dated 1 May 1815 HunterdonDB24:422.[KM Abstract]
HunterdonMortgages14: 18 April 1832
In 1817, Archibald and Rachel sell her interest in land purchased with her sister Mary to Mary.
Archebald McDowell and wife Rachel, late Rachel Fields, of Hopewell Township convey to Mary Fields of Amwell Township for $315 Rachel's right to 37½-acre 16 perches Tract purchased by Rachel and Mary Field of Gideon Moore and Israel Paulson executors of Daniel Moore dated 3 May 1814. Signed: Archd McDowell, Rachell (x her mark) McDowell. Witnesses: George W. Smith, James Stevenson. Acknowledged and feme covert 18 October 1817 and recorded 4 May 1819.[KM Abstract]
HunterdonDB30:60-61 1 May 1817
Mary Fields of Amwell Township Hunterdon County to Albert Covenhoven of same for $375. Daniel Moore's land sold to Mary Fields and Rachel Fields dated 3 May 1814. Rachel married Archebald McDowell and they released/conveyed the land to Mary Fields dated 1 May 1817. Signed: Mary (x her mark) Field. Acknowledged 8 March 1822 and recorded 14 April 1823.[KM Abstract]
HunterdonDB35:280 8 March 1822
Beginning in 1819, Andrew Larason and Thomas Stout separately obtain court ordered recovery against Archibald McDowell and his goods, chattels, lands and tenements are sold at public sale.
Andrew Larason vs Archebald McDowell } In Debt on bond & warrant of attorney. Plttff pro se. The Defendants appearance to this action is entered and Judgment confessed to the plaintiff for the sum mentioned in the above obligation by virtue of the warrant thereunto annexed and pursuant to the directions of an act entitled "an act directing the mode of entering Judgments on bonds with warrants to confess Judgments" whereupon it is considered that the said Andrew Larason do recover against the said Archebald McDowell the sum of two hundred and sixty eight dollars and thirty four cents debt and three dollars costs of suit. Judgment signed this eight day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty.
HunterdonCM21:[None] October Term 1819
Hunderdon Pleas. Bond of Archebald McDowell of Amwell Township in Hunterdon County to Andrew Larason for $268.34 dated 4 November 1819. Conditioned to pay Andrew Larason $134.17 on 1 December next with Interest. Signed: Archebald McDowell. Witnesses: Solomon Holcombe, Jacob Taylor. Archebald McDowell also warrants attorney to represent him. See below court record.
Andrew Larason vs Archabald McDowall. In Debt on Bond & Warrant of Attorney. Plfftt pro se.
Filed 8th January 1820. J.T. Blackwell Clk
Hunderdon Pleas. Andrew Larason vs Archebald McDowell } In Debt as Bond and Warrant of attorney. Personally comes before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hunterdon this eight day of January A.D. 1820 Andrew Larason the above named plaintiff who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that the said Bond and warrant of Attorney upon which the said Judgment is entered up was given by the said Archebald McDowell to this deponent for money due and owing to this deponent and that the said Debt is bona fide and justly due to this deponent and that the said Judgment is not entered up to defraud any creditor of the said Archebald McDowell and further saith not.
Andrew Larason.
Sworn & subscribed the date above before me.
George R__.
Andrew Larason vs Archebald McDowell } In Debt fi fa de bon et ter Pllff pro se. Recd 11 Jany 1820. Levied on one bed & bedding, 3 chairs, 1 table, 2 pots, 1 trommel shovel & tongs together with all the residue of the goods & chattels of the defendant also on one lot of land said to contain 7 acres more or less with the appurtenances situate in the township of Hopewell adjoining lands of Jacob Drake & others also on one other situate in said township together with all the residue of the Defendants real estate valued at 50 cents. subject.
HunterdonCM21:[None] February Term 1820
Hunterdon to wit: The State of New Jersey. To our Sheriff of our county of Hunterdon Greetings: we command you that of the goods and chattels of Archable McDowell in your county you cause to be made the sum of two hundred and sixty eight dollars and thirty four cents of debt which Andrew Larason lately before our Judges of our Inferior Court of common pleas, holden at Flemington in and for our said County of Hunterdon recovered against him and also three Dollars which in our said court before our said Judges, were adjudged to the said Andrew Larason for his damages, which he sustained, as well by occasion of the detention of that debt, as for his costs and charges by him about his suit in that behalf expended, whereof there is a recovery: and if sufficient goods and chattels of the said Archabald McDowell cannot be found in your county whereof the debt and damages aforesaid may be made, then you are hereby further commanded that you cause the whole or the residue, as the case may require, of the said debt and damages to be made of the lands, tenements hereditaments and real estate whereof the said Archable McDowell was seized on the eighth day of January AD eighteen hundred & twenty, or at any time afterwards, in whose hands soever the same may then be: And have you that money before our Judges aforesaid at Flemington aforesaid, on the first Tuesday of February next to render to the said Andrew Larason for his debt and damages aforesaid: and have there this writ: Witness Elnathan Stevenson Esqr Judge of our said Court at Flemington aforesaid the fourth Tuesday in October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J.T. Blackwell Clk
Recorded in the Record of execution for the County of Hunterdon Vol. 5 folio 311
J.T. Blackwell Clk
Hunterdon Pleas
Andrew Larason vs Archabald McDowell } In Debt Fi fa debonet Servis
Recble to Feby term 1810
$134.17 Condn of Bond
Int from 4th Novr 1819 untill paid
5.78 Costs
Int from 8 Jany 1820 until paid
Recd this Execution 11 day January 1820
John Cavanagh Sheriff
By virtue of the within Execution I have levied on 1 Bed and Bedding 3 chairs 1 Table 2 Pots 1 Trammle shovle and tongs together with all the residue of the goods and chattles of the defendant also on one lot of Land said to contain 7 acres more or less with the appurtenances situate in the Township of Hopewell adjoining Lands of Jacob Drake & others also one other situate in said Township together with all the value fifty cents subject to all __ legal incumbrances. John Cavanagh Sheriff.
Thomas Stout vs Archebald McDowell } In Debt on bond warrant of attorney. The Defendants appearance this action is entered and Judgment confessed the plaintiff for the sum mentioned in the above obligation by virtue of the warrant thereunto annexed and pursuant to the direction of an act entitled an act directing the mode of entering Judgment on Bonds with warrant to confess Judgments whereupon it is considered that the said Thomas Stout do recover against the said Archebald McDowell the sum of two hundred and ninety four Dollars and seventy cents debt and four Dollars costs of suit. Judgment signed the 23d day of June 1820.
HunterdonCM21:[None] May Term 1820
Hunterdon Pleas. Bond of Archebald McDowell of Hopewell Township to Thomas Stout of Amwell Township for $294.70 dated 1 May 1820. Conditioned on Archebald McDowell to pay Thomas Stout $147.35 with Interest. Signed: Archebald McDowell
Witnesses: Jacob Drake, Wm Hortman.
Archebald McDowell also warrants attorney to represent him. See below court record.
Thomas Stout vs Archebald McDowell Bond & warrant of Attorney Plttff Pro se
Filed June 23d 1820
J.T. Blackwell Clk
Hunterdon Pleas. Thomas Stout vs Archabald McDowell } In Debt on bond & warrant of Atty. affiant to confess Judt &C.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said county Thomas Stout the above plaintiff who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that the above bond and warrant of Attorney is given for the amount of goods wares and Merchandises sold and delivered to the said Archabald McDowell and also for money lent & advanced to and for the use of the said Archabald McDowell and that the Judgment is not entered up to defraud the creditors or protect the property of the said Archabald McDowell and further saith not.
Thomas Stout
Sworn & subscribed June 23d 1820 before me.
Thomas Casmer
Writ to Sheriff of Hunterdon to obtain $294.70 from Archebald McDowell for debt to Thomas Stout dated fourth Tuesday of October 1820.
Hunterdon Pleas. Thomas Stout vs Archebald McDowell } In Debt Fi Fa de bonetter pllff prose Relble to Feby Term 1821
Levy
$147.35 – Prin of bond dated May 1 1820
5.00 – Cost by Statute
$152.35
Int from 10th May 1820 ten pounds besides Shff upon fees
Recd the Execution 6 day December 1820
John Cavanagh Sheriff
By venue of the within Execution I have levied on 1 Bed and bedding 2 Tables 6 Chairs 2 Iron Potts 2 pails 1 Tub together with all the residue of the goods and chattles of the defendant also on two lots of land situate in the Township of Hopewell valued at fifty cents subject to all prior legal incumbrances. John Cavanagh Shff
Andrew Larason vs Archebald McDowell } In debt fi fa &C. Rec'd 11 Jany 1821. Levied &C.
Thomas Stout vs Archebald McDowell } In Debt fifa &C. Recd 6 day of December 1820. Levied on 1 bed & bedding, 2 tables, 6 chairs, 2 iron pots, 2 pails, 1 tub, together with all the residues of the goods and chattels of the Defendants also on two lots of Land situate in the Township of Hopewell valued at fifty cents subject &C.
HunterdonCM21:[None] February Term
John Cavanagh Sheriff of Hunterton County to Thomas Stout of Amwell Hunterton County. Andrew Larason recovered against Archebald McDowell in inferior court of Hunterton County in October Term 1820 and Sheriff commanded to obtain $68.34 of debt and $3.00 for damages from goods and chattels and if not enough, then lands and tenements to be seized. Another judgment of Thomas Stout in October Term 1820 for $294.70 and $5.00 damages. Sheriff levied one lot of land of 7 acres 24 perches in Hopewll township adjoining land of Jacob Drake and others. Advertisements for sale on Saturday 10 March 1821 including in the True American newspaper, but sale adjourned till 10 April and Thomas Stout purchased for $300. Beginning at a stone for a corner in the center of a stone wall in a line of Thomas Drakes line, thence (1) along his line N73E 17 chains 27 links to a stone in the center of the great road leading from Trenton road to Harbortown, thence along the same (2) S11'15"W 5 chains and 5 links to a stone for a corner in the center of said road, also corner to lands of Andrew Larason, thence along the same (3) S73W 15 chains and 5 links to a stone for a corner in the center of a stone wall, thence along the center of said wall (4) N14W 4 chains and 40 links to the beginning. Tract conveyed to Archebald McDowell by Levi Bonhem and wife Sarah by deed dated 1 May 1817 in HuntertonDB28:85. Signed: John Cavanagh. Witness: Saml G. Opdyke. Acknowledged and recorded 2 May 1821.[KM Abstrac]
HunterdonDB32:11-14 2 May 1821
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Andrew McDowell
Parents: Alexander McDowell and Margaret Loveridge
Andrew McDowell [1715 - 9 November 1784] was born in Londonderry, Londonderry Northern Ireland according to some genealogists and died in New Brunswick, Middlesex County NJ. He married Isabell Little [22 December 1730 - 1760], daughter of Thomas Little, and Mary Brown, on 8 March 1750 in Monmouth County NJ and had the following children based on his
1783 Will and other records.
John McDowell
Marcy McDowell married Robert Thomson.
According to one source, he arrived in America on 4 October 1729 in Pennsylvania aboard the
George and Anne which left the County of Longford, Ireland, for Pennsylvania on 9 May 1729.[
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In 1761, his name appears on a petition to the House of Representatives from Middlesex County NJ. He was an assignee in 1764.
Andrew McDowell Asse vs Thomas Story and Matthias Vankirk } Debt £182.10.8. Discontinued
The same vs James Ihers and Daniel Saulk } Debt £182.10.8. Discontinued.
MiddlesexCM: Wednesday 10 October 1764
In 1762, Andrew was the recipient of a Mortgage from Daniel Seabrook.
Daniel Seabrook of Monmouth County to Andrew McDowell of New Brunswick. Principal money due on a certain Bond or obligation bearing even date with these presents conditioned for the payment of £403.15.5 current money of New York on or before a certain day with lawful Interest 13th March 1787. Recorded 14 April 1787.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthMortgagesB:58-59 5 May 1762
The land transactions of Andrew begin with a 1764 deed from John Denniston for 150 acres.
John Denniston of New Brunswick to Andrew McDowell of same for £342. 150 acres on Georges Road it being intended for an equal half part of a tract which John Denniston and James Blaine purchased of Philip French dated 30 November 1758 with division from Blaine dated 1 November 1760. Beginning at the stump of a large White Oak tree that was marked on the Northeast side with the letter W standing in Georges Road, from thence running N14E 20 chains and 25 links along sd Road to a stake which is the Southwest corner of said Blaines Land, then N25W along a line of marked trees 101 chains to a stake in John Manleys line, thence Southwest 15 chains and 83 links to where an Ash saplin did stand marked with the letter PF on the Northeast side, then S25E to the beginning. Deed is conditioned on payment of two bonds by John Denniston and Arthur Denniston, one dated 1 December 1759 for £300 to be paid 1 December the next with lawful Interest and second dated 1 May 1763 for £42 to be paid before 1 May next, but if default should be made in payment, then this deed remains in full force. Signed: John Denniston. Witnesses: John Lyle, John Simon. Acknowledged 2 December 1765 and recorded 24 January 1793.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB1:635-637 20 January 1764
A year later, he recovered a sum from the estate of John Denniston.
James Brooks to Richard Gibbs for £300. Andrew McDowell recovered in court case against estate of John Dennison and Arthur Denniston his executor for £684 and likewise Richard Gibbs recovered £836. Metes and bounds of 4 tracts given. Acknowledged 2 December 1765. Mary Denniston for £10 releases her Dower rights dated 22 March 1766. Recorded 26 January 1793.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB1:637 24 September 1865
Previous to the above court case, he purchased 94.5 acres with Richard Gibbs.
James Brooks esqr Sheriff of Middlesex to Richard Gibbs & Andrew McDowell and Corporation of the City of New Brunswick for £124.16.6. Lot Number 6: 94.5 Acres. Beginning at a small White Oak saplin marked on four sides which is the southwest corner of the land which __ John Manley bought of John Watson, from thence running Northwest 18 chains to the Southeast corner of Lot Number 5 sold to Dunham & Vickers, then SouthWest 52.5 chains to a stake, then Southeast 18 chains to a small Beach tree marked on four sides and with the letter N which is the Northeast corner of land which was Thomas Montgomerys, then Northeast 52.5 chains to the beginning. Witnesses: Jas Jamain, Jacob Hassert. Acknowledged 24 December 1787. Recorded 27 December 1787.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB1:292-293 12 June 1765
Subsequently in 1766, Gibbs sold his share to Andrew. We note that this deed was filed after the death of Andrew.
Richard Gibbs of New Brunswick to Andrew McDowell of New Brunswick for £90 for his half of the tract described in MiddlesexDB1:292. Signed: Richard Gibb. Witnesses: John Sleight, George Hance. Acknowledged 24 December 1787 and recorded 27 December 1787.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB1:297-298 28 June 1766
In September of 1765, Andrew purchased two adjoining tracts of land, one of 200 acres and the other of 201 acres. Again, these purchases reflect the court case won by Andrew against the estate of John Dennison.
James Brooks esqr Sheriff of New Brunswick to Andrew McDowell for £900 two tracts of land. McDowell in May Term 1765 recovered against Arthur Denniston Executor of John Denniston of Middlesex County sum of £684 and £4.2.10 for costs. And whereas Richard Gibbs recovered also £836 and £4.13.7 for costs. Sheriff seized a 200-acre tract in Middlesex County beginning at Georges Road at a Black Oak tree standing by the said Road and marked with the letter (B) towards the Road and a mark on the three other sides it being the Southeastermost corner of a Lot of Land that did belong to William Oake and thence running along his line N25W 106 chains more or less to a stake standing in the rear line of Jacob Oakes Tract of 900 acres he purchased of Peter Sonmons which line is commonly called the Jersey line which said stake is the Southwesterly corner of the said Lot of the said William Oakes, thence Southwest along the said line called the Jersey line 21 chains & 11 links to a stake standing about quarter chain from a White Oak tree marked on four sides and with the letter (B) on the Southeasterly side, thence S25E to Georges Road to a White Oak tree marked with the letter (O) towards the Road and marked on the other three sides, thence along Georges Road as the said Road runs to the beginning. Second 201-acre tract adjoining the first tract: beginning at Georges Road at the afsd White Oak tree marked with the letter (O) towards the Road and marked on the other three sides, thence along the said Road Southerly as the said Road runs 21 chains and 11 links, thence extending the same breadth on a course N25W 106 chains more or less to the rear of the first mentioned tract and to the line commonly called the Jersey line bounded Northerly by the first mentioned Tract, Westerly by said Jersey line, Southerly by Lands late Thomas Montgomerys now William Stults, and Easterly by said Road. Andrew McDowell bought these two tracts. Signed: James Brooks. Witnesses: John Sleght, John Lyle Junr. Acknowledged 24 December 1787 and recorded 27 December 1787.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB1:294-297 24 September 1765
The following tract of land sold by Thomas Manley to Peter Schenck adjoins the 150-acre tract of Andrew in
MiddlesexDB1:635 to the northwest. See Andrew's deed for the mention of the Manley and Blain tracts.
Thomas Manley of Six Mile Run in Somerset County to Peter Schenck of Millstone in Somerset County. Tract on Six Mile Run in Middlesex County containing 315 acres bounded Westerly by the Post Road, Southerly by Land of Cornelius Toel, Philip Kearny, Jaques Stohhoff and Gerret Veghts, Easterly by Land of Andrew McDowell and James Blain, Northerly by Land of Peter Phmyes. Proved 23 March 1769 and recorded 29 March 1769.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages1:138 23 March 1769
Following the death of Andrew, his son Thomas and son-in-law John Lyle, Executors of his estate, sell the following tract of land.
Thomas McDowell & John Lyle, both of Middlesex County, Exrs &C of Andrew McDowell to Daniel Hendrickson of Township of Middletown in Monmouth County for £700 (money of New York) a tract of land and a lot. 186 acres. Beginning at a Poplar tree standing on the East side of a meadow formerly a Bogg which tree is the corner of a tract of land sold by John Taylor Esqr to Capt. Jacob Covenhoven and also a corner of sd John Taylors land and on the South bound line of this tract, from thence running the following courses along the line of sd Jacob Covenhovens according to the present position of the magnetical needle S57E 7 chains and 38 links, thence N62'30"E 6 chains and 48 links, thence N86'15"E 4 chains and 4 links, thence S37E 2 chains and 91 links to a large Chesnut Tree marked on two sides standing on the South side of a small Run of water and meadow, thence S3'30"E 7 chains and 68 links to John Covenhovens line, thence Eastwardly along sd John Covenhovens line about 19 chains and 68 links more of less to the (old) Highway, thence as the Highway goes Northerly by several turning the length on a straight line being 50 chains, thence along the road N54E 21 chains and 25 links, thence N56'15"W 18 chains 18 links to the Brook be the same more or less, thence Southerly up the Brook the several courses thereof till it meets with the East bound line of a 79-acre tract (being included and described in the Deed above refered to), thence S84'40"W (Equal to West) 110 years ago the age of the Patten for sd 79-acre tract 13 chains to a White Oak stump being formerly a corner tree of sd tract, thence Southerly across a swamp that makes out of the Bogg on the West side thereof to a Maple tree marked on 4 sides standing on the South side of sd swamp and West side of sd Bogg, thence running Southerly along the westermost edge of sd Bogg to another swamp, thence across the same and continuing along the edge of sd Bogg Southerly till it meets the line of sd John Taylors land, thence S57E 6 chains to the beginning. Bounded Southerly in part by sd John Taylors land and in part by said Jacob Covenhoven, in part Southerly and part Easterly by sd John Covenhoven land and Easterly in part by the Road, Northeasterly by the line described, Northwesterly by the Brook and Westerly by the westermost edge of the Bogg and upland. Also 9 acres of meadow be it the same more or less bounded West by meadow formerly John Vaughans, North by the Beach, South by the upland, and East by meadow formerly Samuel Spicers. Signed: Thomas McDowell, John Lyle Junior. Witnesses: Hend Hendrickson, Ja Covenhoven. Acknowledged on 20 April 1787 by Hendrick Hendrickson and recorded 29 December 1797.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBL:175 10 April 1787
Andrew's homestead farm is mentioned in several deeds and mortgages including the following two mortgages.
James Frederick & wife to Abraham Suyham. Consideration $120. Tract in North Brunswick part of homestead farm of Andrew McDowell decd. Peter Buckelew and Oakey Van Hise land. Acknowledged 17 May 1839 and recorded 17 May 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:65 17 May 1839
James Frederick & wife Catherine to Abraham Suydem. Tract being part of the homestead farm of Andrew McDowell deceased. Acknowledged and recorded. 16 September 1840.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:280 1 May 1840
An abstract of Andrew's 1783 Will exists.[
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30 July 1783.
McDowell, Andrew, of New Brunswick, Middlesex Co.; will of.
Son,
John, land in Middletown, Monmouth Co.
Daughter,
Marcy, wife of Robert Thomson, land in said Co. Legacy to daughter Marcy's younger children.
Granddaughter, Marthey, wife of Charles Nubone, land in said Co.
Grandson, Abraham Veghter, land in said Co.
Daughter,
Jane, wife of John Lyel, Jr., land in said Co.
Daughter,
Isabel, wife of Abraham Deane, land in said Co.
Son
Thomas, 1/2 of my lands in Middlesex Co.
Son,
Andrew, the other 1/2.
Executors - son,
Thomas, and
John Lyle, Jr.
Witnesses: John Sutfin, John Dean, Hendrick Higbee. Proved Nov. 9. 1784.
1784, Nov. 4. Inventory, £585.3.9, made by John Dean and Anthony Denton. Lib 26, p. 308.
Jane McDowell
Jane McDowell [4 October 1744 - 2 February 1786] married John Lyle Junior [1739 - 1793], the son of John Lyle [1708 - 1792] and Roseann McDowell [May 1712 - 28 November 1774] in 1735. They had the following children.
John Lyle [22 May 1763 - 26 January 1806]
Andrew Lyle [11 December 1765 - 21 May 1804]
Mary Lyle [30 August 1767 - 19 February 1834]
Robert Lyle [19 December 1769 - 22 September 1815]
Martha Lyle [26 May 1774 - Bf 1833]
Samuel Lyle [26 January 1776 - 1820]
William Lyle [18 January 1777 - 6 February 1843]
George Washington Lyle [29 August 1778 - 14 August 1801]
Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell [6 June 1752 - 12 June 1825] married Catherine Lott [c1755 - 1825?], the daughter of Richard Lott and Letitia Phillips, on 1 June 1775 in Monmouth County NJ. PMT reports Thomas with the middle initial "L", but no record exists with that designation. They had the following children according to his
1824 Will.
By the 1790s and as
shown below, Thomas was married to a woman named Mary who died on 12 April 1807 according to church records.[
1]. This date of death matches with her disappearance from deed records after that date.
Thomas was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1784.
Thomas McDowell sworn as one of the Justices of the Peace of Middlesex County October 23d 1784 before me. Tona Dean Clk.
MiddlesexOfficialOaths(1779-1831):[None]
In 1791, he agreed with others to form a militia company.
We the inhabitants of the County of Middlesex, do agree to form a company of Grenadiers of sixty four men, to be in agreement with the late law for regulating the militia of the State, 26 December 1791: Andrew McDowell, Thomas McDowell, Andrew McDowell (son of Thomas)
During the year 1799, Thomas served as an Executor of the estate of David Williamson and was involved in several land transactions including a mortgage that he and Mary took out on eight tracts of land presumably belonging originally to Williamson.
Barent Johnson to Thomas McDowell, John Perine, Stephen Jones & Jas Schureman Exr of David Williamson for £347. Witnesses: Andrew McDowell, Andrew McDowell Junr. Proved by oath of Andrew McDowell Junr 19 January 1799. Recorded 20 January 1799.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages5:333-334 10 January 1799
Nicholas Johnson & Barent Johnson to Thomas McDowell, John Perine, Stephen Jones, James Schureman Exr of David Williamson for £347.5. 111-acre Lot in N. Brunswick beginning at a small beach standing in a line of land belonging to Andrew McDowell & thence running N27'45"W 34 chains & 91 links to a stone on the Jersey line 3 feet South from a White Oak marked for a corner, then N22W 20 chains & 44 links to a stake standing on the northeast side of a small Pin Oak, then N41E 22 chains & 12 links, then S47E 18 chains & fifty links to a White Oak, then S41W 19 chains & 9 links, then S27'45"E 41 chains & 86 links to a stake standing in a line of land belonging to Abraham & Isaac Sparling, then with a strait line to the beginning. Signed: Nicholas Johnson, Barent Johnson. Witnesses: Andrew McDowell, Andrew McDowell Junr. Proved by Andrew McDowell Junr 19 January 1799 and recorded 25 January 1799.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages5:324-325
Thomas McDowell & Mary his wife Mortgage to John Perine, Stephen Jones & James Schureman Exrs of David Williamson for £1,600.
The first 179-acre tract in South Ward New Brunswick beginning at a Black oak tree marked on four sides standing on the south side of the Post Road to Amboy, it being the east corner of land late of John Collins, and from thence running along the said Post Road S38¼W 28 chains to a Hickory tree by the side of the Road marked on four sides being a corner of Lot number 2 so called, thence along said lot number two southeast half a point more easterly 64 chains to a stake for a corner, thence N38¼E 28 chains to the line of William Scoby to a stake, thence northwest half a point westerly 64 chains to the beginning.
The second 150-acre tract beginning at the northwest side of the Post Road from Burlington to Amboy where the southeast and by east half a point easterly line of partition of Jeremiah Bass crosseth the said road, from thence running southwest half a point southerly 42 chains, thence southeast half a point easterly 36 chains to the afsd road, thence along the sd road as the same run to the beginning excepting and reserving thereout the burial ground as the same is now inclosed. Above on needle point in 1765.
Third 50-acre tract adjoining the second tract beginning at the southwesterly corner late of David Williamson land in late James Gulicks line, thence running along sd line N53W 40 chains, thence N37E 5 chains, thence S74E 43 chains to a White Oak tree marked for a corner standing in the sd David Williamsons line, thence along his line S37W 20 chains to the beginning with needle point in 1769, said lot purchased of John Wetherill & bounded easterly by Williamsons land, southerly by James Gulick, westerly and northerly by John Wetherill.
Fourth 57-acre tract in South Amboy surveyed for David Williamson & recorded by Surveyor at Perth Amboy in survey book 6:269 on 9 July 1772, beginning at the southwest corner of 83.72-acre tract returned to Francis Elrington on 22 August 1726 being 7 chains 70 links on a course N47½E from Jeremiah Basses old supposed line, and from thence running (1) S53E 11 chains & 44 links, thence (2) N60W 20 chains, thence (3) S56E 3.5 chains, thence (4) N43¼E 20 chains, then (5) N31W 22 chains & 70 links, then (6) S47½W 18 chains & 30 links, then (7) S52E 7 chains, then (8) S35½W 22 chains, then (9) S56W 7 chains, then (10) S47½W 6 chains & 70 links to the beginning.
Fifth 9.77-acre tract adjoining fourth tract beginning at the tenth corner thereof on the line of the sd Elingtons tract being 6 chains & 70 links on a course N47½E from the beginning of the fourth tract & from thence running (1) N47½E 22 chains & 70 links, then (2) S52E 2 chains, then (3) S35½W 22 chains, then (4) N56W 7 chains to the beginning.
Sixth 50-acre tract in South Brunswick surveyed for David Williamson book S9:280 beginning at a small Chesnut tree marked on four sides with a blaze & notch above & one below each blaze standing in the line of Doctr Johnsons land & being the most northerly corner of a tract of land surveyed & returned to Frances Elrington, thence (1) N42E 20 chains, then (2) N65E 31 chains, thence (3) South 3 chains & 44 links, thence (4) S60'30"W 26 chains & 31 links, then (5) S24'30"E 19 chains & 50 links, then (6) S61W 6 chains & 17 links, then (7) S69W 5 chains & 90 links, then (8) N53W 20 chains to the beginning.
Seventh 14-acre tract on north side of the Pigeon Swamp beginning at a stake standing on the north of a ditch that leads from the great [ponds/grounds] being the southeast corner of a lot that Simeon Van Dike purchased of Albert Terhune, thence running along sd Van Dikes line N41E 19 chains & 80 links to land formerly Henry Van Pelts, thence along his line S77E 7 chains & 80 links to the corner of John Terhunes land, thence along his line S41W 22 chains to the afsd ditch, thence along the same N60W to beginning.
Eighth 3.5-acre tract a lot of salt meadow beginning at a stake planted for a corner the west side of South River, thence N5W 9 chains & 21 links to a stake standing at the head of a sprout or creek, thence S50E 10 chains to a stake standing in the bank of the afsd River, thence as the river runs 8 chains & 5 links to the beginning. Signed: Thos McDowell, Mary McDowell. Witnesses: Benjamin Griggs, John VanPelt. Acknowledged by Thomas and Mary 19 January 1799 and recorded 21 January 1799.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages5:326-331 19 January 1799
Thomas McDowell sold a tract of land in 1799 which has a significant history with the McDowell family as summarized in the following hyperlinked list of deeds and mortgages.
Note that by 1799, his wife is named Mary in the following deed.
Thomas McDowell and wife Mary of South Ward of New Brunswick to Henry Sease late of Pencelvany [Sic: Pennsylvania] for £905.10 (except the burying grounds which is to begin at the west corner of the Burying ground in the line of Andrew McDowell & to run 30 feet back from said line, then 50 feet down the hill & then 30 feet to the aforesaid line), 135.5-acre and 15 perches lot in South Ward of New Brunswick beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road at the Easterly most corner of lands of Andrew McDowell &C from thence running along his line N30'30"W 68 chains & 1 link to a small Beach, thence running along the line of Barrant & Nichlos Johnson's N62'15"E 20 chains & 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham & Isaac Sperlings, thence running along their line S30'30"E 64 chains & 14 links to a stone on Georges Road, thence along said road to the beginning. Signed: Thos McDowell, Mary McDowell. Witnesses: Andrew McDowell, Andrew McDowell Junr. Acknowledged 19 January 1799 with feme covert. Recorded 20 January 1802.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB3:567-568 10 January 1799
Henry Seas to Thomas McDowell, John Pernine, Stephen Jones & James Schureman Exr of David Williamson for £300. All that lot of land containing 135.5 acres & 15 perches in New Brunswick beginning at a stone on west side of Georges road at the eastermost corner of land of Andrew McDowell & from thence running along his line N30'30"W 48 chains & 1 link to a small Beach, thence running along the line of Barent & Nicholas Johnson N62'15"E 20 chains & 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham & Isaac Sparling's, thence running along their line S30'30"E 64 chains & 14 links to a stone on Georges road, thence along sd road to the beginning. Witnesses: Andrew McDowell, Andrew McDowell Junr. Proved by oath of Andrew McDowell Junr 19 January 1799 and recorded 21 January 1799.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages5:331-332 10 January 1799
Thomas sells two tracts in the following deeds, the first being
Lot No. 7. and the second being 10 acres from
Lot No. 6.
Thomas McDowell and wife Mary of South Ward of New Brunswick to John Davison for $140. 14-acre lot in South Ward of New Brunswick on the north side of the Pidgeon Swamp beginning at a stake standing on the north side of a ditch that leads from the great Ponds being the southeast corner of a lot that Simon VanDyke purchased from Albert Terhune, thence running along said VanDikes line N41E 19 chains and 80 links to land formerly Henry Vanpelts now John Davisons, thence along his line S77E 7 chains & 80 links to the corner formerly of John Terhunes land now John Davisons, thence along his line S41W 22 chains to the aforesaid ditch, thence along the same N60W to where it first begun. Signed: Thos McDowell, Mary McDowell. Witnesses: John VanLaw, Nathl Hunt. Acknowledged 9 April 1800 and recorded 23 March 1804.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB5:394 29 April 1800
Thomas McDowell & wife Mary of South Brunswick to Reuben Van Pelt for $400. 10-acres being part of lot of 50 acres called Number 1 in South Brunswick beginning at a Chesnut saplin marked on four sides being the most northerly corner of a tract of land surveyed & returned to Frances Elrington standing in the line of Docter Johnstons land, thence one running as the needle now points S54'34"E 9 chains and 72 links to a stake, thence second N47'30"E 8 chains and 90 links to a stake, thence third N40'45"W 10 chains and 55 links to a stake, thence fourth S41'27"E 11 chains and 25 links to be beginning. Signed: Thos McDowell, Mary McDowell. Witnesses: Abrm Schunpler, David Schureman. Acknowledged 11 June 1805 and recorded 4 July 1805.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB6:76 11 June 1805
Thomas McDowell of South Brunswick to Jehu Dunham of North Brunswick for $343. 9.8-acre tract in North Brunswick purchased of executors of David Williamson of 50 acres beginning at the Northerly corner of Reuben Van Pelts Lot No. 1 on a map of said tract of land, thence running N44E 8 chains and 52 links to a Seder [Sic: Cedar] stake, thence S60'45"E 5 chains and 93 links to a stake, thence S25'3"E 5 chains and 19 links to a stake, thence S47W 9 chains and 22 links to Reuben Van Pelts Lot, thence along said Van Pelts line N40'45"W 10 chains & 9 links to the beginning. Signed: Thomas McDowell. Witnesses: Peter Garretson, John McDowell. Acknowledged on 1 June 1813.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB9:988-989 3 May 1813
Thomas McDowell of South Brunswick to Vincent Buckelew for $402.50. 11.5-acre tract in North Brunswick purchased of executors of David Williamson of 50 acres being Lot No. 5 beginning at a Seder [Sic: Cedar] stake at the northerly of John Dunhams Lot No. 3, thence running N64E 31 chains to a stake, thence S33E 3 chains and 44 links to a stake, thence S60W 26 chains and 31 links to said John Dunhams corner, thence N60'45"W 5 chains and 93 links to the beginning. Signed: Thomas McDowell. Witnesses: Isaac Buckewlew, Richard Selover. Acknowledged 11 May 1813 by Thomas McDowell. Recorded 11 May 1813.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB9:950-951 8 May 1813
Thomas McDowell of South Brunswick to George T. McDowell and John T. McDowell for $630, 8.52-acre lot in North Brunswick beginning at the southerly corner of Reuben Vanpelts lot called No 1, thence along the line of No 1 N47'30"E 8 chains & 90 links to lot No 3, thence along the same S40'45"E 12 chains and 85 links to Amboy Road, thence along said road S60'27"W 76 links , thence S68'27"W 5 chains and 90 links to Gulicks line, thence along said line N54'34"W 10 chains and 28 links to the beginning.
Another 9.5-acre lot beginning at the easterly corner of Lot No. 1 and the second corner of the above lot, thence N47'30"E 9 chains and 20 links along lot No. 4, thence S25'3"E 14 chains and 52 links to Amboy Road, thence along said road S60'27"W 5 chains and 41 links to lot No. 2, thence along the same N40'45"W 12 Chains and 85 links to the beginning. Signed: Thos McDowell. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, David Voorhees. Acknowledged 14 June 1815 and recorded 14 June 1815.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB11:367 13 June 1815
Thomas McDowell to Stephen J. Clarke. McDowell indebted $1,800 by 1 June 1817. 179-acre lot in South Brunswick beginning at a Black Oak tree marked on four sides standing on the south side of the Post road to Amboy it being the east corner of land of John Collins and from thence running along said Post road S38¼W 28 chains to a Hickory tree by the side of the road marked on four sides being a corner of the lot number two so called, thence along said lot number two Southeast half point more easterly 64 chains to a stake for a corner, thence N38¼E 28 chains to the line of William Scoby to a stake, thence northwest half a point westardly 64 chains to the beginning.
Second 150-acre lot beginning at the northeast side of the Post road from Burlington to Amboy where the southeast and by west half a point eastwardly line of partition of Jeremiah Bass crosseth the said road, from thence running northwest half a point westwardly 36 chains, thence running southwest half a point southerly 42 chains, thence southeast half a point eastwardly 36 chains to the aforesaid road, thence along the said road as the same runs to the beginning. Void if money paid. Signed: Thos McDowell. Witnesses: Jas Schureman, Stephen Jones. Acknowledged by Thomas McDowell on 5 May 1816 and recorded 5 June 1816.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages10:455 30 May 1816
The property of Thomas McDowell is mentioned in the following deeds.
Abraham & Isaac Sparling to Ruben Runyoun } Mortgage dated 21 June 1796. Consideration £254.3.11. 149-acre lot on Georges Road beginning at a White Oak tree standing on Georges Road marked on the NE side with the letter W & marked on the other sides being the southermost corner of a tract of land formerly belonging to Philip French now to Doctr Harris of Philadelphia, thence running along the line of the sd tract N28'30"W 70 chains, thence S62W 20 chains & 40 links, thence S28'30"E 76 chains & 28 links to sd Georges Road, thence to the beginning bounded southerly by sdGeorges Road, Easterly by the sd Doctr Harris, Northerly by John Bray & Southerly by Thomas McDowell. Signed: Abraham Sparling, Isaac Sparling. Witnesses, Christopher Howell, Walter Runyon. Acknowledged 25 June 1796 and recorded July 1796.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages4:512 21 June 1796
Daniel Snowkill & wife Sarah to Ann VanDyke. Consideration £400. Also one other lot sold and conveyed by Koert Voorhees and wife to James Gulick on the forks of the Road leading to New Brunswick part of which is adjoining lands of Thomas McDowell. Acknowledged 1 October 1804 and recorded 5 October 1804.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages7:57 1 October 1804
Peter Vanderhoff to Wm Rue. Consideration $500. in South Amboy beginning at a stake on the southeast side of the post Road from Amboy to Burlington which said stake is opposite to the sudderly corner of Thomas McDowell plantation on the said Road, thence running from said stake according to the course of the old survey as the needle then pointed southeast half a point Easterly 48 chains, thence Southwest half a point southwardly 46 chains, thence northwest half a point westerly 48 chains to the said Road, thence along the said Road to the beginning. Signed: Peter Vanderhoof. Witnesses John Pierson, David Vanderhoof. Acknowledged 7 May 1812 and recorded 22 May 1812.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages9:380 1 May 1812
Richard Selover to Robert Boggs. Farm in South Brunswick devised from father Daniel Selover by deed of administrators of Joahim Gulick and bounded Easterly and Northerly by lands of heirs of Thomas Wetherill and Farrington Buckelew, Westerly by lands of Benjamin Griggs, Southwesterly by lands of Cornelius Vandeveer, formerly Daniel Selover, and Southeasterly and Easterly by Cornelius Selover, Reuben Van Pelt and Thomas McDowell. Signed: Richard Selover. Witnesses: Wm P. Dean, Saml L. Dean. Acknowledged 7 May 1824 and recorded 7 May 1824.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages12:347 7 May 1824
Timothy Miller and wife Mary to Abigail Dumont. Lot adjoining the N. Brunswick and Trenton Turnpike Road beginning at a White Oak saplin __ down marked for a corner standing in the Jury line, formerly called John Manleys southwest corner which is also called Thomas McDowell corner, from thence N43½E 8 chains & 70 links to the corner of John Van Clifs land … . Recorded 22 February 1825.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB17:441 8 February 1825
Aaron Gulick & wife to the Corporation for the relief of poor children in the City of New Brunswick.
First tract: begins at a stake in the line of land of the late Thomas McDowell Esqr, thence along his line S53'20"E 7 chains & 29 links to a stake, (2) S36'37" W 13 chains 48 links … .
Second tract: same start.
Third tract: same start.
Fourth tract: same start.
Fifth tract: same start.
The above lots all lie near the dwelling house of Aaron Gulick in South Amboy. Signed: Aaron Gulick, Agness E. Gulick. Witness: V. Boorasm. Acknowledged and recorded 27 June 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesesMortgages14:121 27 June 1831
Richard Selover to Mary Richmond. Bounded easterly and Northerly by lands formerly John Wetherills and Farrington Barricklo deceased, Westerly by land now or late Benjamin Griggs, Southerly and Westerly by land of John C. Vandever formerly Daniel Selover and southeasterly and easterly by land of Cornelius Selover and land formerly Thomas McDowell and Reuben Van Pelt deceased. Acknowledged and recorded 7 April 1835.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:705 7 April 1835
Richard Selover & wife Sarah to Melanthon Mundy. Bounded Easterly and Northerly by land formerly John Wetherill and Farrington Barricklo deceased, Westerly by land now or late Benjamin Griggs, Southerly and Westerly by land of John Van Deventer formerly Daniel Selover & South Easterly & Easterly by land of Cornelius Selover and lands formerly of Thomas McDowell & Reuben Van Pelt deceased. Acknowledged 25 September 1843 and recorded 30 September 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:741 25 September 1843
Thomas served as the administrator of Koert Voorhees as shown in the following records.
Thomas McDowell Administrator of Koert Voorhees. Order of Court that all persons interested in Estate to appear at Court and to show why real estate should not be sold to pay debts.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC1:304 14 December 1800
Thomas McDowell Administrator of Koert Voorhees. Order to sell real estate, one tract in South Brunswick and South Amboy containing about 248 acres. Another tract in South Brunswick containing about 88 acres.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC1:311-312 March Term 1801
Thomas McDowell administrator of Koert Voorhees deceased to Cornelius & William Dehart. Signed: Thomas McDowell. Witnesses: Elijah Blackwell, Isaac VanDike. Acknowledged 13 October 1801 and recorded 13 October 1801.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB3:446-448 19 September 1801
Report of Sale of Land of Koert Voorhees deceased by Thomas McDowell. Land sold 5 August 1801 to Cornelius and William Dehart for $280. Farm sold to Johnson Voorhees at $60. Filed 8 June 1802. White Clerk.[KM Abstract]
Thomas McDowell administrator of Koert Voorhees deceased to Johnson Voorhees. Signed: Thos McDowell. Witnesses: George McDowell, Mary Voorhees. Acknowledged 21 January 1802 and recorded 12 February 1802.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB3:602-604 21 January 1802
Thomas McDowell Administrator of Koert Voorhees. Real estate sold on 1 August 1801 with William DeHart the highest bidder for land in possession of Cornelius Voorhees it was struck off to them for $286 and the farm in possession of Johnson Voorhees was sold in like manner for the sum of $60 and deeds made therefore.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC1:383 June Term 1802
Thomas McDowell Admr &C of Koert Voorhees decd } An account. The Surrogate has reported the Account of Thos McDowell Administrator &C of Koert Voorhees decd for Settlement & allowance - proclamation was duly made for all persons interested to appear and their cause why the same should not be allowed as reported.
MiddlesexOC1:384 June Term 1802
27 January 1802 Cash paid
Andrew McDowell for John G. Davison bonds – £140.16.2
9 June 1802, Account of Thomas McDowell Administrator of Koert Voorhees
Thomas McDowell Admr of Koert Voorhees decd } Settlement of Account. The Surrogate having reported the account of Thomas McDowell Admr &C of Koert Voorhees decd for settlement and allowance by which it appears that the sd Administrator hath fully discharged and applied the whole estate and proclamation having been made at this & the last term for all persons interested to show cause why the same should not be allowed and no person objecting, the Court do order and decree that the same be allowed & confirmed in all things as reported.
MiddlesexOC1:391 September Term 1802
Thomas served as an administrator of the estate of John Wetherill.
John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thomas McDowell, & John Reed Executors of John Wetherill deceased of South Brunswick to Philip Long for £13.10. Signed: John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thos McDowell, John Reed. Witnesses: David Williamson, Andrew McDowell Junr. Acknowledged by Andrew McDowell Junr on 21 December 1810 and recorded 28 February 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB8:649-650 24 November 1794
John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thomas McDowell, & John Reed Executors of John Wetherill deceased of South Brunswick to John Davison for £290. Tract in South Brunswick. Signed: John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thos McDowell, John Reed. Witnesses: Jacob Vanpelt, John Barricklo. Acknowledged 13 April 1801 and recorded 23 March 1804.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB5:390 2 May 1796
John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thomas McDowell & John Reed, Executors of John Wetherill deceased of South Brunswick to Samuel Combs for £340. Signed: John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thos McDowell, John Reed. Witnesses: Jacob Vanpelt, John Barricklo. Acknowledged 13 April 1800 and recorded 22 July 1805.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB6:97-98 22 May 1796
Robert McChesney to John Reed. Consideration £141. Provided that if Robert pays a bond given by him and John Reed to John Wetherill, Samuel Longstreet, Thomas McDowell, & John Reed Exrs of Col. John Wetheril deceased according to the condition of bond, then these presents void. Signed: Robert McChesney. Witnesses: John McChesney, Catharine Reed. Acknowledged and recorded 19 February 1798.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMorgages5:237 20 July 1796
Thomas and his wife Mary witnessed two mortgages of Benjamin Griggs.
Benjamin Griggs & wife Anna to David Williamson. Witnesses: Thos McDowell, Mary McDowell. Acknowledged 17 May 1797 and recorded 18 May 1797.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages5:107-108 5 May 1797
Thomas was one of the executors of the estate of David Williamson.
David Voorhees & wife Anne to Thomas McDowell, John Perrine, Steven Jones & James Schureman Exrs of David Williamson decd } Mortgage. Consideration £230. 130-acre tract in North Brunswick beginning at the most southerly corner of land formerly Robert Barclay, thence running S46W 11 chains & 75 links, thence N34'45"W 111 chains to the line of Peter Sunmasies Pattent, thence N42E 17 chains and 50 links, thence S32E 113 chains to the beginning. Signed: David Voorhees, Anne (x her mark) Voorhees. Witnesses: John Schureman, John Probasco. Acknowledged and recorded 23 February 1798.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages5:211 1 November 1797
Robert Ross late Sheriff to Lewis Johnson } Thomas McDowell, John Perine, Stephen Jones & James Schureman Exrs of David Williamson deceased obtained judgment against James Johnson for debt. Ross did on 3 November 1800 at the dwelling house of Thomas McDowell Tavern Keeper in South Brunswick set sale but no bidders and adjourned for another time and place at which sold to Lewis Johnson and he paid the executors. Acknowledged 26 April 1802 and recorded 30 April 1802.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB4:97-100 26 December 1800
Daniel Slover to Thomas McDowell, John Perrine, Stephen Jones & James Schureman Exrs of David Williamson deceased. Consideration £136.14.7. Signed: Daniel Slover. Witnesses: Abrm Schuyler. David Schureman. Acknowledged 1 July 1802 and recorded 7 July 1802.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages6:234-235 1 July 1802
Abraham D. Lansingle to Thomas McDowell, John Perine, Stephen Jones & James Schuremand Exrs of David Williamson deceased. Consideration $256. Signed: Abm D. Lansingle. Acknowledged 7 July 1802 and recorded 7 July 1802.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages6:235 6 July 1802
John Davison & wife Lydia to Thomas McDowell, John Perine, Stephen Jones & James Schureman Exrs of David Williamson deceased. Consideration $1,852. Signed: John Davison, Lydia (x her mark) Davison. Witnesses: Barent Johnson, David Schureman, Phineas Carman. Acknowledged 17 April 1804 and recorded 17 April 1804.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages6:397-398 20 March 1804
Daniel Selover Junior and wife Elizabeth to Vincent Wetherill. Tract on Pigeon Swamp in South Brunswick beginning along the line of land now belonging to Benjamin Griggs which he bought of said Wetherill till it comes to the corner of the land of William Cortleyou and Cornelius Gulick, thence along said Gulicks line till it comes to Daniel Selovers Senr line, thence along his line to Joakim Gulicks line, thence along said Joakim Gulicks line till it comes to the line of land formerly David Williamson deceased now Thomas McDowell, thence along his line till it comes to the aforementioned ditch, thence along the ditch as it now runs to the beginning. Signed: Daniel Selover Jur, Elisabeth Slover. Acknowledged 17 January 1807 and recorded 20 January 1807[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages7:442 16 January 1807
Daniel Slover Junior to Robert Morris. See MiddlesexMortgage7:442 for metes and bounds. Acknowledged 14 February 1809 and recorded 3 March 1809.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages8:288 14 February 1809
Thomas McDowell, James Schureman, and Stephen Jones, Executors of David Williamson deceased, to Miles Smith. Signed by Executors. Witnesses: Thos Hance, Wm Schereman. Acknowledged 4 September 1823 and recorded 16 September 1823.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBL:29 4 September 1823
Thomas and his son Thomas L. McDowell witnessed the Will of Farrington Barricklo.
Will of Farrington Barricklo dated 13 August 1817 and probated 29 October 1817. Executors: Mary Barricklo, John F. Barricklo and Daniel F. Barricklo. Witnesses: Thos McDowell, Reuben Van Pelt, Thos L. McDowell. Acknowledged by Thomas McDowell and Thomas L. McDowell on 29 October 1817.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:318-320
Thomas appeared in two slave records.
Gilbert Snocoden manumits slave David. Witnesess: Jona Combs, Thos McDowell. Proved by Thomas McDowell 15 October 1806 and recorded 27 May.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):175 20 April 1795
My coloured woman named Lydia a slave was delivered of a male child on the 12th day of November 1811 named Peter, the same coloured woman Lydia was delivered of a male child on the 9th day of July 1813 named Lun, the same coloured woman Lydia was delivered of a female child on the 13th of February 1815 named Lydia, the same coloured woman Lydia was delivered of a male child on the 12th day of November 1817 named Richard, the same coloured woman Lydia was delivered of a female child on the 3d day of December 1818 named Isable. The above children were born in the Township of South Brunswick during the time she remained my slave. Signed: Thomas McDowell. Recorded 25 January 1825.
MiddlesexBirthOfSlaves(1804-1844):[None]
Thomas was paid from the estate of Joakim Gulick.
8 December 1814 By cash paid Thomas McDowell on note No. 17 – $32.49
16 September 1815, Account of Aaron Gulick acting administrator of Joakim Gulick deceased
1824 Will of Thomas McDowell
Source: MiddlesexWBC:68-70
In the name of God amen, I
Thomas McDowell of the township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this for my Last Will and Testament.
First I order and direct my Executors hereafter named to sell and dispose of so much of my estate real & personal as will be sufficient to pay all my debts and funeral charges and expenses and the following legacies.
Second. I give and bequeath to the children of my son
Andrew McDowell Dec
d one thousand Dollars to be divided equally between them share and share alike to be paid to them as they severally arrive to the age of twenty one but if any of them should die before they arrive to the age of twenty one without lawful child or children then it is my will that their share or shares be devised equally between the survivors or survivor.
Third. I give and bequeath to my son
Thomas L. McDowell one thousand dollars in trust as hereafter named and to beplace the farm at interest by my executors hereafter named for his use, and support, but if my said son
Thomas L. McDowell should think that it would be more to his advantage to purchase real estate with the said one thousand dollars then it is my will and I order and direct my Executors namely
George McDowell &
John McDowell to purchase Real Estate and take a deed in their names in trust for his use and support and after the decease of my said son
Thomas L. McDowell I give the aforesaid Legacies or real estate as the case may be to his children to be divided equally between them to their heirs and assigns forever.
Fourth. I give and bequeath to my two sons
George McDowell &
John McDowell all the residue of my estate both real and personal to them and their heirs and assigns forever to be divided between them share and share alike in fee simple.
Fifth and Lastly. I appoint my two sons
George McDowell and
John McDowell Executors of this my Testament and last Will. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal the seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four.
Thos McDowell
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I, John Heard, Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify the annexed to be a true of the Last Will and Testament of
Thomas McDowell late of the County of Middlesex deceased and that
George T. McDowell &
John T. McDowell of the County of Middlesex the Executors therein named proved the same before me and are duly authorized to take upon themselves the administration of the estate of the Testator, agreeably to the said Will. Witness my hand and seal of office the twenty first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five.
John Heard
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell [22 December 1775 - 1814] married Ann Wetherill [1773 - 15 November 1843 (age 70)
BRAN/FG], the daughter of Thomas Wetherill and Rachael Fitz Randolph (married 18 March 1764). Until his death in 1814, Andrew is often referred to as "Junior" in deference to his uncle
Andrew McDowell. The maiden name of Ann is found in
her Will. Andrew and Ann had the following children.
Catharine Ann L. McDowell [c1810 - Unknown] was apparently insane according to
the Will of her mother. She joined the Second Presbyterian Church on 27 August 1832.[
1]
Ann appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
Ann McDowell
South Brunswick
2 Males 15-19: [Andrew R.]
1 Female 20-29: [Catharine]
1 Female 50-59: [Ann]
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Ann McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Female 20-29: [Catharine]
1 Female 60-69: [Ann]
Andrew was named in several slave records.
Bill. I Andrew McDowell of the township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey Farmer certify that Bill a Male Negro child was born of my Slave Catharine at the place aforesaid on the eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven. In Witness my hand this 29t day of February 1808. Recorded 29 February 1808.
Andrew McDowell Junior
MiddlesexBirthOfSlaves(1804-1844):27 29 February 1808
Andrew McDowell Jur certifies that Male Negro child called Lun was born of his slave Kate on 6 July 1809. Signed: Andrew McDowell Jur on 21 June 1810.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexBirthOfSlaves(1804-1844):40 21 June 1810
Harry. I Andrew McDowell Jur of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, Farmer, certify that Harry a male negro child was born of my slave Kate on the twentieth day of April last past at the township aforesaid. Witness my hand this nineteenth day of April Eighteen hundred and fourteen. Recorded 9 March 1814. Signed: Andw McDowell Jur
MiddlesexBirthOfSlaves(1804-1844):53 19 April 1814
Several deeds have been found involving Andrew during his lifetime.
Andrew McDowell Junior & wife Anne to Thomas McDowell for £3,200. See MiddlesexMortgages5:326 for metes and bounds. Signed: Andrew McDowell Jur, Anne McDowell. Witnesses: Benjamin Griggs John Van Pelt. Acknowledged 19 January 1799 with feme covert and recorded 29 August 1825.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB17:828-831 19 January 1799
He purchased a 135.5-acre tract in 1803.
William Dill, Merchant of Spotswood in South Amboy and Casper Farner of Philadelphia PA, executors to Henry Seas of Chesterfield Township of Burlington County to Andrew McDowell Junior of South Brunswick for $1,865, 135.5-acre 15 perches tract in South Ward of New Brunswick beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road at the easterlymost corner of lands of Andrew McDowell and from thence running along his line N30'30" W 68 chains and 1 link to a small beach, thence running along the line of Barrant & Nicholas Johnstons North line 2'15"E [Sic: should be N62'15"E] 20 chains & 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham & Isaac Sperlings, thence running along their line S30'30"E 65 chains & 14 links to a stone in Georges Road, thence along said road to the beginning (except the burying ground which is to begin at the west corner of the burying ground in the line of Henry Seas & to run 30 feet back from said line, then 50 feet down the Hill, & then 30 feet to the said line). Signed: William Dill, Casper Farner. Witnesses: Jonathan Davison, Andrew McDowell. Acknowledged 11 April 1803 and recorded 30 April 1803.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB5:37-38 11 April 1803
The following deeds involve the children of Thomas Wetherill whom we present in
more detail below when Ann serves as an Executrix of her father's estate.
Isaac Van Pelt and wife Abigail, Andrew McDowell and wife Ann, William Schenck and wife Sarah, all of South Brunswick, and John J. Johnson and wife Rebecca of Montgomery County NY to Jacob Dean of South Amboy NJ for $1,660. 103¾-acre tract in South Amboy. Signed: Andrew McDowell Junr, Anne McDowell, and others. Witnesses: Moses Morris, Joseph McChesney. Acknowledged 2 May 1812 by Andrew and Anne McDowell. Recorded 1 July 1813.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB10:42-43 2 May 1812
Isaac Van Pelt and wife Abigail, Andrew McDowell and wife Ann, William Schenck and wife Sarah, all of South Brunswick, and John J. Johnson and wife Rebecca of Montgomery County NY to Frederick Buckelew Jun of South Amboy for $1,996.25, 99¾-acre and 10 perch tract in South Amboy. Signed: Andrew McDowell, Ann McDowell, and others. Witnesses: William Morgan, Ann W. Van Pelt, John Trench, Sebastion Wevyor. Acknowledged 1 July 1813 by Andrew McDowell Jun and Ann with feme covert. Recorded 19 March 1814.[KM Abstract]
Middlesex10:422-423 1 July 1813
On 19 May 1814, Ann executed an Administration Bond and was sworn and authorized as the administrator of her husband Andrew.
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the Nineteenth day of May 1814 Administration of the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of Andrew McDowell of the County Middlesex who died intestate was granted by me to Ann McDowell of the County of Middlesex who is duly authorized to administer the same agreeable to Law. Witness my hand and seal of Office the Nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred fourteen. Signed: John Heard.
MiddlesexLettersOfAdministrationA:1 19 May 1814
Middlesex County, SS.
Ann McDowell the administratrix within named, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almight God, Did depose and say, that Andrew McDowell the within named, died without a will as far as she knows and as she verily believes and that she will well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said Andrew McDowell deceased, at the time of his death, that have or shall come to her possession or knowledge, or to the possession of any other person or persons for her use: And that she will make and exhibit into the Surrogate's Office of the County of Middlesex a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the said goods and chattels, rights and credits, and render a just and true account of her Administration.
Anna McDowell
Sworn before me, at New Brunswick on the 19th day of May Anno Domini, 1814
John Heard Surrogate
Bond of Anna McDowell Admx of Andrew McDowell decd Filed 19th 1814.
Administration Bond of Ann McDowell with sureties Thomas McDowell and Thomas Wetherell for Andrew McDowell deceased dated 19 May 1814.[KM Abstract]
An inventory of Andrew's estate was filed.[
4]
1814, May. McDowell, Andrew, of South Brunswick, Middlesex Co. Int. Inventory $1,973.62; made by Jasper Farmer, Enos Ayres. Includes cutlass, applelet, belt and feather. Sworn to by Anna McDowell, Adm'x, May 19, 1814 File 10486L
In late 1821, the children of Andrew petitioned to divide his land, almost certainly due to the death of their brother
Thomas W. McDowell, but the commissioners appointed to do so reported that division could not occur without injury to the land. The commissioners were ordered to sell the land and they did so to Jonathan Davison in 1823, it being the 135.5-acre tract purchased by Andrew in
MiddlesexDB5:37 above. The various records document the children of Andrew and Ann.
George McDowell Junr one of the heirs of
Andrew McDowell dec
d } Division of Lands
Application being made to this Court by the above named
George McDowell Junr one of the heirs of
Andrew McDowell late of the Township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex died intestate and without having made or published any last Will seized in fee simple of a considerable real estate in the said Township of South Brunswick and said County of Middlesex within the Jurisdiction of this Court and also stating that the said
George McDowell Junr, William Barricklo and Rachel his wife late
Rachel McDowell,
John McDowell,
Catharine Ann McDowell and
Andrew McDowell and heirs of
Thomas W. McDowell are the only children and heirs of the said
Andrew McDowell deceased and that by reason of minority of some of the Children no division can take place by agreement and praying of this Court to order and direct a division of Real Estate of the said
Andrew McDowell held in fee simple aforesaid between the said
George McDowell Junr, William Barricklo and Rachel his wife late
Rachel McDowell,
John McDowell,
Catharine Ann McDowell,
Andrew McDowell and heirs of
Thomas McDowell deceased heirs as aforesaid agreeably to law. And whereas the several matters so stated appear to the Court to be true, therefore on the said application, It is ordered and Decreed by this Court that Robert McChesney, Joseph McChesney, and James P. Disbrow being three indifferent persons now appointed by the Court do make Division of all the Real Estate held by the said
Andrew McDowell at his decease in fee simple in the County of Middlesex by metes and bounds between
George McDowell Junr, William Barricklo and Rachel his wife late
Rachel McDowell,
John McDowell,
Catharine Ann McDowell,
Andrew McDowell, and heirs of
Thomas McDowell deceased Children and heirs of the said
Andrew McDowell deceased according to the proportions directed by an Act of Assembly, entitled "An Act to alter the law directing the de__ of real estates" passed 5
th day of February 1816. And it is further ordered that the report of the said Robert McChesney, Joseph McChesney and James P. Disbrow or any two of them made to the next Orphans Court after the Division, in writing under their seals and approved by the Court shall be conclusive.
30 January 1822
We the Subscribers appointed by the Orphans Court of the County of Middlesex in the Term of December 1821 for the purpose of Dividing the lands or Real Estate of
Andrew McDowell Junr late of the Township of South Brunswick in said County of Middlesex dec
d among the heirs of said dec
d being six in number Viz four sons and two Daughters Do hereby make Report to the said Orphans Court hereunto annexed we met on the said premises and after being duly sworn according to law did proceed to view and examine the said lands and real estate as above said and are of opinion that the said tract of land or real estate are so circumstanced that a division or partition thereof cannot be made without great prejudice to the owners of the same particularly on the account of the situation of the Buildings all which is humbly submitted to the said Orphans Court for their allowance and confirmation January 16
th 1821.
The above report confirmed by the Court Special Term January 30
th 1822.
Order of Sale for the real estate made by the Court at the same time.
MiddlesexOCB:200-201 December Term 1821
Report of Commissioners to sell real estate of Andrew McDowell of South Brunswick advertised and set up on 1 April last with condition that purchase money to be paid in 3 equal annual payments and Jonathan Davison was highest bidder at $2,255 for 135.5-acre tract. Sale adjourned several times to 25 December at house of widow Ann McDowell at the Cross Roads to Davison at $17 per acres.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCB:216 March Term 1822
Andrew McDowell
Robert McChesney, Joseph McChesney and James P.Disbrow Commissioners to make sale real estate of Andrew McDowell of South Brunswick deceased to Jonathan Davison of South Brunswick for $17 per acre or $2,304.63. McDowell died intestate and court ordered a division of land at December Term 1821, but Commissioners at March Term 1822 reported harm if divided and court ordered sale of land. Sale done at house of widow Ann McDowell and reported at March Term 1823. 135.5-acre 15 perches Lot in South Brunswick, see MiddlesexDB5:37 for metes and bounds. Signed: Robert A. McChesney, Joseph McChesney, James P. Disbrow. Witnesses: Samuel Griggs, Daniel F. Barricklo, Peter Dunean.[KM Abstract]
1 April 1823
We note that the 135.5-acre tract appears in a later deed.
William J. Surre & wife to John T. McDowell. Consideration $3,000. 135-acre 15 perches tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road at the eastermost corner of lands of Andrew McDowell and from thence running along his line N30'30"W 68 chains and 1 link to a small beach tree, thence running along the line of Barrent & Nicholas Johnsons line N2'15"E [Sic: should be N62'15"E] 20 chains and 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham & Isaac Sparlins land, thence running along their line S30'30"E 64 chains & 14 links to a stone in Georges road, thence along Georges Road to the beginning. Same tract as Executors of Henry Seas to Andrew McDowell in MiddlesexDBD5:37 and also a deed from George McDowell & wife to William R. Barricklo in MiddlesexDB19:370 and also as conveyed by John T. McDowell to William J. Surre by deed dated 28 March 1838 subject to reservation contained in the last mentioned deed. Signed: William J. Surre, Ann E. Surre. Witnesses: Orlando Warren, L.B. Woodruff. Acknowledged 29 March 1838 and recorded 7 April 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:602-603 29 March 1838
William R. Barricklo & wife Rachel to John B. Edgerton. (Except the burying ground beginning at the west corner of the burying ground in line of George McDowell Junr & Wm R. Barricklo & to run 30 feet back from said line, then 50 feet down the hill and then 30 feet to the said line) Beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road at the Easterly corner of lands of Andrew McDowell and from thence running along his line N30'30"W 68 chains & one link to a small beach, thence along the line of Barrant & Nicholas Johnson's … . Signed: Wm R. Barricklo, Rachel W. Barricklo. Acknowledged 2 May 1829 and recorded 2 May 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:418 2 May 1829
In 1827, Ann files her account for the estate of Andrew.
The account of Ann McDowell admx of Andw McDowell decd June 7 1827. Recorded.
[List]
14 July 1816 By cash paid James Rightmire for note given by Ann McDowell No. 8 – $24.86
25 May 1818 By cash paid James Rightmire for note given by Ann McDowell No. 11 – $18.78
25 May 1818 By cash paid James Rightmire per Recpt from Ann McDowell No. 12 – $45.00
10 October 1822 By cash paid
Thos L. McDowell in full for crying at Vendue No. 19 – $4.00
Middlesex County Ss. Personally appeared before me David Mercereau Surrogate the within named Ann McDowell Administratrix of Andrew McDowell deceased who being duly sworn according to law did declare and say that the within account is in all things just and true both as to the charge and discharge thereof according to the best of this deponents memory and belief.
Ann McDowell
Sworn at New Brunswick June 15, 1827 before me. I have audited and stated the foregoing account and do report it for allowance.
David Mercereau Surrogate
Ann McDowell Admx of Andw McDowell decd her account. The surrogate having reported this account for allowance the same appearing to have been advertised according to law and no exception made thereto, therefore it is decreed that the same be allowed in all things as reported by the Surrogate.
R.McChesney, Thos Hance, Joseph McChesney, Jos Ford } Judges
Ann McDowell Administratrix of Andrew McDowell decd } On Settlement of account
The Surrogate having reported this account for allowance and due proof having been made of advertising according to law and no exceptions made thereto therefore the Court do order and decree that the same be allowed in all things as reported by the surrogate.
MiddlesexCMC:99 June Term 1827
The children of Andrew and Ann are reported in the following guardianship records. We note that their son
Thomas W. McDowell died in 1820.
Petition of John McDowell son of Andrew McDowell decd
chooses Ann McDowell as his Guardian. Signed: John McDowell. Granted by the Court Jany 30th 1822
Filed 30th January 1822.[KM Abstract]
Petition Ann McDowell, Andrew McDowell died leaving Catharine Ann L. McDowell and Andrew R. McDowell minors without Guardians and she prays Guardianship granted her until they attain 14 years old. Signed: Ann McDowell on 30 January 1822
Granted by the Court January 30th 1822
Thos Hance, Benjn Nindy, Tno Gillman
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the thirtieth day of January 1822 the Orphans Court of Middlesex admitted Ann McDowell of the County of Middlesex as Guardian of the persons and property both real and personal of Catharine Ann L. McDowell and Andrew R. McDowell of the said County of Middlesex being minors under the age of fourteen years. Witness my hand and Seal of Office the thirtieth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty two.
MiddlesexLAA:[Not visible] 30 January 1822
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the thirtieth day of January 1822 the Orphans Court of Middlesex admitted Ann McDowell of the County of Middlesex as Guardian of the person and property both real and personal of John McDowell of the County of Middlesex being a minor over the age of fourteen years. Witness my hand and Seal of Office the 30th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two.
MiddlesexLAA:[Not visible] 30 January 1822
Ann's father Thomas Wetherill died in late 1817 and she became an executrix of his
1817 Will dated 26 August 1817 which was probated on 11 October 1817. As a result, she appears in a number of records related to the administration of his estate. We note that she appears to have married Robert Downs about the time of his death but later reports her name as McDowell.
Exrs of Thomas Wetherill deceased vs Isaac Sperling } In Case. Robert Downs & Ann his wife late Ann McDowell Executors of Thomas Wetherill.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMC:74 June Term 1818
Exrs Thomas Wetherill deceased vs Peter Wilmut } In debt. David Mercereau, William Schenck and Robert Downs & wife Ann Executors. … . David Mercereau, William Schenck & Ann McDowell Executors of Thomas Wetherill deceased do recover against the said Joseph McChesney and Catharine Wilmut administrators of Peter Wilmut.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMC:141-142 September Term 1818
Ann McDowell CoExcx, Abigail Demund, Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Schenck & William Schenck Jun. agt David Mercereau one of the Exrs of Thomas Wetherill deceased } Citation to Account. Returned Serviced.
MiddlesexOCB:100 March Term 1819
Ann McDowell (alias Ann Downs) one of the Exs of Thomas Wetherill deceased Exceptant agt David Mercereau CoExr of the said Thomas Wetherill deceased } It is ordered by the Court that the hearing of the parties in this cause be set down for the hearing on Monday the 26th day of July 1819.
MiddlesexOCB:104 June Term 1819
David Mercereau & William Schenck Junior Executors & Ann McDowell, otherwise called Ann Downs, Executrix of Thomas Wetherill, to William Schenck for $250. Signed: David Mercereau, William Schenck, Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 5 August 1819 by Ann McDowell and recorded 19 July 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB14:420 5 August 1819
Ann McDowell Exx vs David Mercereau Exr Thomas McDowell [Sic: should be Wetherill] deceased } By consent of parties to meet on Thursday 27th March 1821. By consent of parties to meet on 1st May 1821.
MiddlesexOCB:164 March Term 1821
David Mercereau & William Schenck Junior Executors & Ann McDowell Executrix of Thomas Wetherill, to Abigail Dumont for $72. Signed: David Mercereau, William Schenck, Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 10 May 1821 by Ann McDowell and recorded 19 June 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB15:66 10 May 1821
Ann McDowell & Wm Schenck Exrs of Thos Wetherill deceased vs David Mercereau their Co Executor of said Thomas Wetherill deceased } See Rule by Wm Boggs. The Court having this day decreed a balance of the estate of the said Thos Wetherill remaining in the hands of the said David Mercereau of $1189.99 and Judging it necessary & proper that the said David Mercereau should give security to his said Co Executors for the true payment of the said balance remaining in his hands to the creditors or Legatees of the said testator It is now ordered & decreed that the said David Mercereau do give such security to the satisfaction of the said Co Executors or of this Court on or before the next Special Orphans' Court to be holden on the 23d of October next.
MiddlesexOCB:189 September Term 1821
On Rule that David Mercereau give security &C
It appearing to the Court that the said David Mercereau had neglected and refused to give security to his Co Executors agreeably to the order of this Court at the last Term altho due notice had been given to him of such order, It is ordered by the Court that sd Ann McDowell & Wm Schenck his Co Executors be and they are hereby authorized sue for the assets in the hands of the said David Mercereau Executor & further that he shew cause on the first day of the next term of this Court why an attachment should not issue agt him.
MiddlesexOCB:190 October Term 1821
David Mercereau, William Schenck Junr, and Ann McDowell Executors and Executrix of Thomas Wetherill deceased to Sarah Schenck. Signed: David Mercereau, Wm L. Schenck, Ann McDowell. Witnesses: Oliver Johnston, Thos McDowell. Acknowledged by Ann McDowell 6 [Sic: should be 16] May 1821 and recorded 16 May 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB14:808 10 May 1821
Abigail Dumont & Rebecca Johnson Exceptants vs Ann McDowell executrix of Thos Wetherill decd accountant } Rule to file exceptions in 30 days.
MiddlesexOCC:190 March Term 1828
Ann McDowell Exx of Thomas Wetherill decd } Settlement of acct on report of auditors. The Court confirm the same in all things as reported by the auditors.
MiddlesexOCC:197 June Term 1828
Ann appeared in a number of ledgers and documents. We note that she operates a tavern.
9 March 1820 By cash paid Ann McDowell a/c No 14 – $3.05
19 September 1821, Account of Abraham Terhune &
Isaac Terhune Executors of Garret Terhune
William Schenck to Aaron Longstreet. Witnesses: John Bastedo, Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 14 July 1820 and recorded 31 July 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:504 14 July 1820
Sheriff Alexander Dunn to Abraham J. Gulick. Sale at "the house of Ann McDowell" in South Brunswick.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB15:393-394 5 September 1821
8 January 1823 By cash paid Anna McDowell for expences at sale of real estate No 17 – $3.37½
Account of John Davision, George Davision Daniel Davison &
John T. McDowell Excutors of John Davison deceased
20 March 1823 By cash paid Ann McDowell a/c No 12 – $14.46
17 June 1823, Account of
Isaac Terhune administrator of Garret Terhune
2 January 1829 By Amt Ann McDowell Tavern Bill – $12.16
Sale of Real Estate of John Barricklo by Robert McChesney, Willliam H. Conover, and Staats Van Deursen
Commissioners to sell the land of John Barricklo at public vendue at the Cross roads at Ann McDowells Tavern on 30 March. The lot opposite the Tavern of Ann McDowell containing 0.7 acre with a Smith shop thereon to William Schenck for $73.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCC:301 Special Term 27 April 1829
1843 By cash paid Ann McDowell Mortgage – $207.00
20 September 1844, Account of William Hutchison & George W. Schenck the assignees of Runyon Longstreet
After the death of her husband Andrew in 1814 but before the sell of his land in 1823, her father devises land to her in his
1817 Will. That land is likely the tracts mentioned in the following records.
Thomas W. Schenck & wife Maria to William L. Schenck. 5.41 acres beginning at a corner of a lot marked as Lot number 2 of George W. Schencks land and in the line of Ann McDowell and from thence running (1) N51¾E 11 chains 84 links to a corner of land belonging to the heirs of Abraham Terhune deceased, and the heirs of Albert Griggs deceased, (2) along the line of the heirs of said Albert Griggs deceased S49½E 5 chains and 69 links to a stone corner of Ann McDowell, (3) S35W 4 chains 60 links to a stone corner of Ann McDowell, (3) S35W 4 chains 60 links to a stone and corner of Abigail Demonts, (4) N55½W 2 chains 91 links to a stone and another corner of Abigail Demont, (5) S30W 5 chains 17 links to an Apple tree in Abigail Demonts line (6) N71'20"W 2 chains, (7) S47¼W 1 chain 8 links to a Cherry tree, (8) S15¼W 1 chains 57 links, (9) N76W 1 chain 12 links to the above said lot number 2, thence (10) along the line thereof N1E 2 chains 52 links to the beginning. Signed: Thomas W Schenck, Maria Schenck. Witnesses: R. McChesney, John N. Lewis. Acknowledged 30 October 1830 and recorded 5 November 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:693 30 October 1830
John J. Davison & wife Catharine Ann to Matthew Egerton. In South Brunswick beginning at a stone standing on the north side of Georges Road and is also a corner of Peter Ayers land, thence (1) N35'30"E 6 chains 7 links, thence N47'30"E 4 chains 76 links to Ann McDowells land, thence (3) N28'15"W 69 chains 65 links to a stake in Ann McDowells line and is also a corner of John Thompsons lot, thence (4) S41'15"W 10 chains and 78 links to a stake in Peter Ayers line, thence (5) S28'15"E 69 chains 99 links to the beginning. Signed: John J. Davison, Catharine Ann Davison. Witness: Jas Ford. Acknowledged 11 June 1832 and recorded 11 June 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:293 9 June 1832
Harman Conover & wife Ellen to John P. Bergan. Lot in Village of Cranbury … thence along the same (line of Doctor Garret P. Voorhees) 51 feet to a stone & corner of William H. Conover sold to Ann McDowell &C … . Signed: Harmon Conover, Ellen Conover. Acknowledged 2 May 1836 and recorded 14 June 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:214 2 May 1836
Vincent Barkelew & Samuel Gordon to Garret Terhune (a minor). Consideration $1461.87. Homestead farm of Abraham Terhune near Village of Crossroads bounded northerly by lands of John Van Pelt & Ann McDowell, Northeasterly by land of Benjamin Griggs, Easterly by land of Benjamin Griggs & Albert Cornell & others and westerly by Georges Road. Acknowledged and recorded 23 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:195 19 May 1836
Vincent Barkelew & Samuel Gordon to Abraham Terhune (a minor). Homestead farm of Abraham Terhune near Village of Crossroads bounded northerly by lands of John Van Pelt & Ann McDowell, Northeasterly by land of Benjamin Griggs, Easterly by land of Benjamin Griggs & Albert Cornell & others and westerly by Georges Road. Acknowledged and recorded 23 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:195-196 19 May 1836
Gottorse Frederick Hegel and wife Cornelia to Henry Hinsdale of New York City. Lot No. 1 in South Brunswick on west side of Georges Road beginning at a corner of George A. McDowell and runs first by said McDowells land & others N26'30"W 21 chains 60 links to a corner of wood lot No. 5 … .
Lot No. 2 adjoins above and is a lot purchased by Ann McDowell of John J. Davison by deed dated 1 May 1833 in MiddlesexDB26:101. Signed: G.F. Hegel, Cornelia Hegel. Witness: Elias I. Thompson. Acknowledged 30 March 1843 and recorded 1 April 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:646 29 March 1843
She purchased a 0.17-acre tract of land in 1832, a 34.13-acre tract in 1833, and a 0.5-acre lot in 1836.
George W. Schenck & wife Ann to Ann McDowell $300. 0.17-acre tract in Crossroads beginning at a stone near the corner of the house on said lot in the road to Rhoad Hall and a corner to said Ann McDowells other land and from thence running (1) N21W 1 chain 18 links to another corner of the said Ann McDowells land, (2) N41¾E 1 chains 67 links, (3) S1W 2 chains 52 links, (4) N76W 70 links to the beginning. Signed: George W. Schenck, Ann L. Schenck. Witness: Daniel P. Bush. Acknowledged 2 April 1832 and recorded 8 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:100 2 April 1832
John J. Davison & wife Catharine Ann to Ann McDowell for $375. 34.13-acre tract part of same tract conveyed by Barnett W. Johnson to John McDowell beginning at a stone standing on the northwest side of Georges road the same being corner to Peter Ayres land and runs (1) N27W 36 chains to a stake in the said Ayres line and is corner to said John J. Davisons other land, (2) N63E 10 chains 15 links to a __ in the line of the said Ann McDowells other land, (3) by the same S27E 32 chains to the northwest side of the aforesaid road, (4) along the northwest side of said road S47'30"W 5 chains 50 links, (5) Still along said road S35W 5 chains 35 links to the beginning. Signed: John J. Davison, Catharine Ann Davison. Witness: Abm. S. Van Deursen. Acknowledged 3 May 1833 and recorded 8 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:101-102 1 May 1833
William N. Connor & wife Mary to Ann McDowell for $900. 0.5-acre house and lot in South Brunswick beginning at a stone and most southerly corner of a lot belonging to John H. Schenck, and thence (1) along the edge of the Street to a stone a corner of a lot of land belonging to Hamon Conover 67 feet be the same more or less, thence along his line (2) easterly course 5 chains more or less to the line of land belonging to Dr. G.O. Voorhees, thence (3) along his line 67 feet more or less to a corner of a lot belonging to John H. Schenck, thence (4) along his line 5 chains more or less to the beginning. Signed: William N. Conover, Mary Conover. Witness: Joseph McChesney. Acknowledged 31 March 1836 and recorded 25 June 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:542-543 31 March 1836
She sold the 0.17-acre tract in 1836.
Ann McDowell to Charles Lanning for $350. 0.17-acre tract purchased from George W. Schenck & wife on 2 April 1832 in MiddlesexDB26:100. Signed: Ann McDowell. Witness: Joseph McChesney. Acknowledged 2 June 1836 and recorded 23 February 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:365-366 29 June 1836
Her property is mentioned in the following deed.
Vincent Barkelew & wife Mary to Joseph W. Taylor & Stephen Henry Barkelew, his inventory. Acknowledged 31 January 1842. Acknowledged 14 December 1842 and recorded 10 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
[List of Inventory]
The undivided half part of a farm in the township of South Brunswick County aforesaid adjoining lands of Ann McDowell and Benjamin Griggs.
MiddlesexDB37:642 27 January 1842
Ann wrote her Will on 25 May 1841 and it was probated on 25 November 1843. The following deed and mortgage confirm her death.
George McDowell and Rachel W. Barricklo Executors of Ann McDowell deceased to Richard L. Mason for $200. Will dated 25 May 1841. 8.12-acre tract beginning at a stone in the southeast corner of a lot belonging to Aaron Lane, thence (1) N7E 4 chains 8 links to a stake in the line of John Perrines land along the same (2) S79'30"E 11 chains 18 links, thence (3) S7W 12 chains 94 links to a corner of Peter Ceuwers lot, thence (4) S8'30"W 3 chains 90 links, thence (5) N7E 10 chains 7 links, thence (6) N79'30"W 7 chains 40 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell Jr, Rachel W. Barricklo. Acknowledged 12 April 1845 and recorded 15 April 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:195-196 12 April 1845
George W. Schenck & wife to Isaac G. Snediker. In South Brunswick beginning at a stone planted on the edge of the Street or Georges road & which is a corner of a lot of the heirs of Ann McDowell deceased and from thence running (1) along … . Signed: Geo. W. Schenck, Ann L. Schenck. Acknowledged 10 October 1845 and recorded 16 January 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:382-383 10 October 1845
Will of Ann McDowell
Source: MiddlesexWBD:497-498
In the name of God amen I
Ann McDowell of the Township of South Brunswick in the county of Middlesex and State of New Jersey being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this for my last will and Testament in manner and form as follows to wit.
First. It is my will and I do order and direct that my Funeral charges and all my just debts be paid out of what may remain due to me on the bond given to me by my two sons
George McDowell and
Andrew R. McDowell jointly in the penal sums of two thousand dollars the conditions is to pay me one hundred and twenty dollars a year for and during my natural life if so much shall remain due to me at the time of my deceased, and if not the ballance to be paid out of my personal estate.
Second. I give and devise to my son
George McDowell my _ or tract of Land called Cranberry Swamp Lot which my Father Thomas Wea_erill gave me by his last will, to him, his heirs and assigns forever, by his _ing to my son
Andrew R. McDowell fifty dollars in one year after my decease.
Third. I give bequeath my wearing apparel to my two daughters
Rachel W. Barricklo and
Catherine Ann McDowell share and share alike.
Fourth. I give and bequeath to daughter
Catharine Ann McDowell my side board, two beds, Bedsteds, beding and my best bed curtain and all the linen and beding marked with the first letters of her name, two of my best looking glasses, best andirons shovel and Tongs, my best tea and dining table set of crockery, all my silver table spoons, six silver tea spoons, Brittania coffee pot, Brass kettle, one breakfast and dining table, the best one doz. setting chairs, one pair of my best candle sticks, Tea Bottles, large Iron pot, one small Iron pot, three of my best waiters, my best set of knives and forks and set of [smothery] Irons, and one hundred dollars to be taken from the sale of my Real and personal estate.
Fifth. The Residue of my estate both real and personal I order and direct my Executors hereinafter named to sell and dispose of the best advantages, and the equal one half of the proceeds after first deducting the one hundred dollars aforesaid therefrom, I give and bequeath to my daughter
Rachel W. Barricklo to her her heirs and assigns forever. The remaining equal one half I give to my daughter
Catharine Ann McDowell neverless if my said daughter
Catharine Ann McDowell shall remain insane, it is my will that my Executors shall place her share including the one hundred dollars at Interest secured on real estate and apply the Interest to the suppport of my said daughter
Catharine Ann as long as she shall remain insane, and my Executors may at their discretion in case of the continuance of her insanity, sell the articles of goods herein given to her and apply the proceeds for her support, and in case she recovers her reason so as to be capable of managing her own concerns, I direct my Executors to pay over to her all that I have herein given to said
Catharine Ann except what may have been expended for her support as herein before directed.
Sixth. That in case my daughter
Catharine Ann shall die without leaving lawful issue. It is my will, and I give all that is herein given to my daughter
Catharine Ann to my daughter
Rachel W. Barricklo at the decease of the said
Catharine Ann to her the said
Rachel her heirs and assigns forever.
Lastly I constitute and appoint my son
George McDowell Executor and
Rachel W. Barricklo Executrix to this my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty one.
Ann McDowell
Signed sealed published and declared by the said
Ann Mcdowell to be her testament and last will in presence of us
John T. McDowell
Nelson Forman
Dey Conovers
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County Ss } I Josiah Ford Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify the annexed to be a true copy of the last will and testament of
Ann McDowell late of said county deceased and that
George McDowell Jr and
Rachel W. Barricklo of the county of Middlesex the Executors therein named proved the same before me and are duly authorized to take upon themselves the Administration of the estate of the Testator agreeably to the said Will. Witness my hand and seal of Office the Twenty fifth day November in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Forty three.
Joseph Ford Surrogate
Will of Thomas Wetherill
Source: MiddlesexWBB:314-316
In the name of God Amen I Thomas Wetherill of the Cross Roads in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey having arrived to a good old age and knowing that I must soon leave this Transitory World and being weak in Body but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make ordain and Publish this for my last Will and Testament. Imprimis. I order and direct that all my just debts and Funeral charges be paid by my Executor out of my personal Estate.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Rachel a horse and chair my Negro Girl Mase and my old Negro Wench Rebecca and a sufficiency of furniture for her to keep house with to be selected by my Executors at their discretion to her, her heirs and assigns forever and also one third of all my real Estate during her natural life, and in lieu of Dower.
Item. It is my Will and I do hereby order and direct that all my moveable Estate be sold by my Executor and Executrix herein after named as soon after my decease as conveniently may be and that after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, the residue including all monies due me by Bond, Mortgage or otherwise, I give and bequeath one equal fourth part thereof to my daughter Abigail Van Pelt to be distributed by her to her daughters in such sums, and at such periods as she shall think proper, one other fourth part thereof I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Rebecca Johnson to be by her distributed to her daughters in such sums and at such periods as she shall think proper, one other fourth part thereof I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Ann McDowell to be by her distributed to her daughters in such sums and at such periods as she may think proper and the remaining fourth part thereof I give and bequeath unto my grandson George Schenck in full trust and confidence nevertheless that the Interest and if need be so much of the principal as may be necessary for the comfortable maintainance and support of his Mother my daughter Sarah, be given to her from time to time as she may need it, and after her death the residue if any to be equally divided among her daughters.
Item. I give and devise unto my daughter Abigail Van Pelt one hundred acres of land, part of what is called the Stille Farm adjoining Lands of Major McDowell, and also the Higby Lot supposed to contain ten acres, and also fifty acres of Land more or less, beginning at a Ceder Saplin standing in the lines of Barant Cornell and myself thence on a straight line to John & Barthelows Sotherly corner on Georges road, thence up the said Road to the said Barkelows line and from thence to the place of beginning and also the Red house, were Albert Cortleyou now lives with two acres of Land adjoining the house and also half the Snowden Lot in the Pidegeon Swamp for and during her natural life; and after her death to be equally divided between her two sons Thomas and Aaron or their heirs they paying to their Brother Isaac one hundred dollars each.
Item. I give and devise unto my daughter Rebecca Johnson one hundred acres of Land on the Southwesterly side of the Stille Farm adjoining Lands of Peter Ayres and also the Farm I purchased of her husband adjoining Lands of Samuel Dean and Garret Terhune containing one hundred and one acres more or less for and during her natural life, and she by her last Will and Testament to say which of her sons shall inherit it in fee simple.
Item. I give and devise unto my daughter Ann McDowell the remainder of the Stille Farm, also a Lot of land in the Cranberry Swamp running as the Brook runs up to Brittons line, all the land lying on the Easterly side of the said line, also the Slover Lot situate in the Pidegeon Swamp adjoining lands of Benjamin Griggs and also the dwelling house and two Lots of Land on which I now live and also four acres part of the Orchard on the Johnson Lot being the Easterly side of the same and also the Slover Lot to her for and during her natural life and she by her last Will and Testament to say which of her sons shall inherit the same in fee simple.
Item. I give and devise unto my grandson George Schenck a house and two Lots of Land in Cranberry I purchased of his father and also the remainder of the Cranberry Swamp and also the old house and Lot of Land where I formerly lived, and also the remainder of the Johnson Lot, and also the residue of the Land adjoining Benjamin Griggs and also the residue of the Snowden Lot. In trust nevertheless and in full confidence that the said George will pay to his Mother Sarah the rents Issues and profits of the said Tracts and parcels of Land and Messuages yearly and every year for and during her natural life and at her death to be equally divided between the said George and his surviving Brothers or their legal Representatives.
Item. It is my Will and I do order and direct that in case either of my daughters should refuse or neglect in and by her last Will and Testament to say which of her sons or sons shall inherit the Messuages Lands and tenements herein devised to them or either of them for life, then in such case the Messuages Lands and Tenements herein devised to them or either of them shall descend to and be equally divided between their sons respectively them their heirs and assigns forever.
Item. It is my Will and I do hereby order and direct that all the residue and remainder of my Estate real or personal be sold by my Executors and Executrix herein after named and that the proceeds be equally divided between my four Daughters Abigail, Rebecca, Ann, and Sarah.
Item. It is my Will that if any of my children make any demand against my Estate the same shall be deducted from their part of the moveable Estate. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint David Mercereau and William Schenck son of my son in law William Schenck Executors and my Daughter Ann McDowell Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of August one thousand eight hundred & seventeen - the words my Daughter first page being first interlined.
Thomas Wetherell
Signed Sealed & Published as the last Will & Testament of Thomas Wetherell in the presence of us
John Barricklo
John F. Tice
J.R. Hardenburgh
John Barricklo proves Will on 11 October 1817
David Mercereau, William Schenck, and Ann McDowell sworn as executors and executrix on 11 October 1817 and are duly authorized to take upon themselves the administration of the estate.
Thomas W. McDowell
Thomas W. McDowell [Unknown - 1820] apparently died without being married or with heirs. His brother
George McDowell was the administrator of his estate.
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the twenty third day of December 1820 Administration of the goods and Chattels rights and credits which were of Thomas W. McDowell late of the County of Middlesex who died intestate was granted by me to George McDowell Junr of the County of Middlesex who is duly authorized to administer the same agreeably to law. Witness my hand and Seal of office the twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty. John Heard.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexLAA:[Not visible]
George McDowell admr of Thomas McDowell decd } On application for sale of real estate
The said administrator having exhibited on Oath, a just and true account of the personal estate of the said deceased and of the debts as far as he can discover the same, by which it appears that the personal estate of the said deceased is insufficient to pay his debts therefore on application of the said administrator setting forth that the said Thomas McDowell died seized of real estate in the County of Middlesex and praying the aid of this Court in the premises, It is ordered by the Court that all persons interested in the real estate of the said deceased do appear before this Court on Tuesday the nineteenth day of December at 10 o'clock in the fortnoon at the Court House in New Brunswick, to shew cause if any they have why the said real estate of the said deceased or so much thereof as shall be necessary for the payment of the debts and expenses yet unpaid should not be sold.
MiddlesexOCB:192 September Term 1821
The following documents appear in a Middlesex File labeled Thomas McDowell 13569.
Document 1
Middlesex County Ss.
George McDowell the administrator within named, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did depose and say, that
Thomas W. McDowell the within named, died without a will, as far as he knows and as he verily believes and that he will well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said
Thomas W. McDowell deceased, at the time of his death, that have or shall come to his possession or knowledge, or to the possession of any other person or persons for his use: And that he will make and exhibit into the Surrogate's Office of the County of Middlesex a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the said goods and chattels, rights and credits, and render a just and true account of his Administration.
Sworn before me, at New Brunswick on the 23d day of December Anno Domini, 1820.
John Heard Surrogate
Document 2
Administration Bond of
George McDowell with sureties
Aaron Dean and George Davison dated 23 December 1820 for
Thomas W. McDowell deceased.[KM Abstract]
Document 3
Petition of
George McDowell adm
rof
Thos W. McDowell deceased to sell real estate since personal estate doesn't cover debts. The Court directs the Petitioner to give public notice as required by law. 13569. Filed 19 September 1821.[KM Abstract]
Document 4
George McDowell adm
r of
Thomas W. McDowell deceased } Order for Sale of Real Estate.[KM Abstract]
December Term 1821
Document 5
Account of
George McDowell adm
r of
Thomas W. McDowell deceased 25 September 1821 13569
Document 6
Account of
George McDowell administrator of
Thomas W. McDowell 15 March 1830
4 January 1821 By cash paid Richard Selover Clerk at Vendue No. 4 – $0.60
11 April 1828 By cash paid
Ann McDowell in full for her account No. 43 – $85.47
George McDowell
George McDowell [1799 - 1 November 1872
BRAN] married Phebe Morris [21 August 1801 - 29 August 1843 (1842 one source at Age 71y 7d)
BRAN/FG], the daughter of George Morris and Eleanor Covenhoven, on 29 February 1820 in Middlesex County NJ. They had the following children.
George M. McDowell [20 March 1825 (by calculation 1y 8m 12d) - 1 December 1826]
Ann Elizabeth McDowell [20 October 1828 - 10 June 1898
BRAN/FG] married William George Mount [6 May 1829 - 7 February 1891
BRAN/FG] on 14 March 1849 in Middlesex County NJ.
Ellen McDowell [c1830 - Unknown]
Rachel McDowell [28 September 1835 - 2 October 1835
BRAN/FG]
John C. Morris McDowell [7 December 1837 (by calculation 14y 4m 22d) - 29 April 1852]
After the death of Phebe, he married Rebecca McDowell nee Muirhead [c1805 - 9 June 1869], the widow of George's brother
John McDowell.
George appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Geo McDowell
Monroe
1 Male 5-9: [John?]
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 15-19: [Andrew W.]
1 Male 40-49: [George]
1 Female 5-9: [Rachel]
1 Female 10-14: [Ann Elizabeth]
1 Female 30-39: [Phebe]
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
Monroe
George McDowell - 50 M - Farmer - NJ
Rebecca - 45 F - NJ
John - 13 M - NJ
Elen - 20 F - NJ
James Emons - 25 M - NJ
Julia Cruser - 12 F B - NJ
John Anderson - 85 M - NJ
Stacy Lawyer - 85 M - NJ
Samuel Garison - 60 M - NJ
Joseph Barcley - 45 M - NJ
Abraham Brokaw - 38 M - NJ
Jane Appleget - 70 F - NJ
Hannah Appleget - 72 F - NJ
Mary Merler - 10 F - NJ
Charles Carman - 4 M - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
Monroe, PO Prospect Plains
George McDowell - 60 M - Farmer - NJ
Rebecca - 54 F - NJ
James Emmons - 15 M - NJ
Julian Cruser - 20 F B - Farm Tenant - NJ
John Comb - 5 M B - NJ
Robert Applegate - 35 M - Farm Laborer - NJ
George and his brother-in-law William R. Barricklo purchased 135.5 acres in 1823 and then George sold his share to William in 1827. The history of this tract in the McDowell family previous to this purchase and afterwards is
summarized elsewhere with links to the sequence of deeds and mortgages.
Jonathan Davison & wife Susan of South Brunswick to George McDowell and William R. Barricklo of South Amboy for $2,304.63. 135.5-acre 15 perches tract in South Brunswick (except the Burying ground which is to begin at the west corner of the Burying ground in the line of Henry Seas and to run 30 feet back from said line, then 50 feet down the hill, and then 30 feet to the said line) beginning at a stone on the west side of George's Road at the easterly most corner of lands of Andrew McDowell, from thence running (1) along his line N30'30"W 68 chains and 1 link to a small Beach, (2) along the line of Barent and Nicholas Johnsons North line 2'15"E [Sic: should be N62'15"E] 20 chains 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham and Isaac Sparling, (3) along their line S30'30"E 64 chains 14 links to a stone in Georges Road, (4) along said road to the beginning. Signed: Jonathan Davison, Susan Davison. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Samuel Dean. Acknowledged 8 April 1823 and recorded 18 April 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:185-186 7 April 1823
George McDowell Jur & wife Phebe of South Amboy to William R. Barricklo of South Brunswick for $900. 135.5 acres and 15 perches tract beginning at a stone of the west side of Georges Road at the easterly corner of lands of Andrew McDowell and from thence running along his line N30'30"W 68 chains 1 link to a small Beach, thence running along the line Barrant & Nicholas Johnstons line N2'15"E [Sic: should be N62'15"E] 20 chains 64 links to a stake in the line of John Hagerman, thence running along his line S30'30"E 64 chains 14 links to a stone in Georges Road, thence along said road to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell Jr., Phebe McDowell. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, John McDowell. Acknowledged 2 May 1827 and recorded 12 May 1728.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB19:380 1 May 1827
In 1830, George purchases a 160-acre tract from Obadiah Applegate.
Obadiah H. Applegate & wife Sarah to George McDowell Jr. of South Amboy for $2,000. 160-acre tract beginning at the southeast corner of land formerly belonging to Lucas Schenck Esquire deceased lying on the west side of the road leading from Samuel Wetherills Tavern to what is called the Red Tavern and from thence running (1) S1W 38 chains 85 links to a stone being a corner of Jefferson Wrights land, (2) along his line N85'45"W 28 chains 58 links to the patent line of Thomas Cooper, (3) N1E 18 chains 14 links to a corner of John Bairds land, (4) S87W 26 chains to Disbrow Applegates land, (5) along his line N1E to Clear brook, (6) up the middle of the channel of the same to the aforesaid patent line, (7) along the said line N1E 13 chains to the line of the said Lucas Schenck, (8) along the same S74E 30 chains 25 links to the beginning. Signed: Obadiah H. Applegate, Sarah Applegate. Witnesses: R. McChesney, George Morris. Acknowledged 3 May 1830 and recorded 25 May 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:361-362 1 May 1830
George took out mortgages on the 160-acre tract in 1830, 1832, 1844, and 1847.
George McDowel Jr & wife Phebe mortgage with Obediah H. Applegate for 160-acre tract. See MiddlesexDB22:361 for metes and bounds. Signed: George McDowell Jr, Phebe McDowell. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Anne McChesney. Acknowledged 8 May 1830 and recorded 31 May 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:618 1 May 1830
George McDowell Jr mortgage with Isaac Rue & Sarah Wetherill administrators of George Wetherill deceased for 160-acre tract in South Amboy. See MiddlesexDB22:361 for metes and bounds with Jefferson Wright replaced with James Mounts. Signed: George McDowell Jr.. Witness: R. McChesney. Acknowledged 10 April 1832 and recorded 2 May 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:254 10 April 1832
George McDowell & wife Rebecca to James Bishop for $1,350. 160-acre tract. See MiddlesexDB22:361 for metes and bounds. Signed: George McDowell, Rebecca McDowell. Witness: Jos Randolph. Acknowledged 4 June 1844 and recorded 4 June 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:109 4 June 1844
George McDowell & wife Rebecca mortgage with Thomas & Abijah Ely for 160-acre tract. See MiddlesexDB22:361 for metes and bounds with Jefferson Wright replaced with James Mounts. Signed: George McDowell, Rebecca McDowell. Acknowledged 30 April 1847 and recorded 30 April 1847.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:35-36 30 April 1847
George and his brother Andrew R. McDowell sell various tracts of land.
George McDowell and wife Phebe of South Amboy and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann of South Brunswick to Nicholas Johnson of South Brunswick for $248.06, 5¼-acre woodland lot in South Brunswick, No 5 on map, beginning at a stake corner to lot No 6 and runs 1st N26'30"W 5 chains to lot No 4, thence 2nd N60E 10 chains and 50 links to another corner of Lot No 4, thence 3d S26'30"E 5 chains to a corner of Lot No 6, thence 4th S63W 10 chains and 50 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged with feme covert on 20 February 1836 and recorded 19 March 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB29:647 20 Februay 1836
George McDowell & wife Phebe of South Amboy & Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann of South Brunswick to George Van Deveer of North Brunswick for $1,530.37.
15¾-acre Lot in South Brunswick begins at a stake in the southwest line of the whole tract the same being corner to Lot No 5 sold to Nicholas Johnson and runs (1) N26'30"W 15 chains to a corner of lot No 1, thence (2) N63E 10 chains 50 links to another corner of No 1, thence (3) S26'30"E 15 chains to corner of lot No 5, thence (4) S63W 10 chains 50 links to beginning comprising lots No 2, 3 & 4.
10.5-acre Lot begins at a stake in John S. Davisons line the same being corner to Lot No 13 and runs (1) N26'30"W 10 chains to a corner of lot No 10, thence (2) N63E 10 chains 50 links to another corner of lot No 10, thence (3) S26'30"E 10 chains to a corner of lot No 13, thence (4) S63W 10 chains 50 links to beginning comprising Lots No 11 and 12.
Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged with feme covert 27 February 1836 and recorded 15 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:761-763 20 February 1836
George McDowell & wife Phebe, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann to Cornelius VanSicker and Dennis Bodine for $152.25. 5¼-acre Lot No. 14 beginning at a stake corner to Lot No. 15 in John S Davisons line and runs (1) by said Davison N26'30"W 5 chains to a stake corner to No. 12, thence (2) N63E 10 chains 50 links to a stake corner to No. 13, thence (3) S76'30"E 5 chains to No. 15, thence (4) by said Lot S63W 10 chains 50 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 20 February 1836 with feme covert and recorded 20 April 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB33:210 20 February 1836
George McDowell & wife Phebe, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann to George Van Deveer for $1,030.37.
15¾-acre wood lot begins at a stake in the southwest line of the whole tract the same being corner to Lot No. 5 sold to Nicholas Johnson and runs (2) N26'30"W 15 chains to a corner of Lot No. 1, thence (2) N63E 10 chains 50 links to another corner of No. 1, thence (3) S26'30"E 15 chains to corner of Lot No. 5, thence (4) S63W 10 chains 50 links to beginning.
10.5-acre wood lot begins at a stake in John L. Davisons line the same being corner to Lot No. 13 and runs (1) N26'30"W 10 chains to a corner of Lot No. 10, thence (2) N63E 10 chains 50 links to another corner of Lot No. 10, thence (3) S26'30"E 10 chains to a corner of Lot No. 13, thence (4) S63W 10 chains 50 links to the beginning comprising Lots No. 11 and 12.
Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 27 February 1836 with feme covert and recorded 15 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:761-763 27 February 1836
George McDowell & wife Phebe, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann to John Hagaman for $290.59. 5¼-acre wood lot No. 9 beginning at a stake in the southwest line of the whole tract the same being corner to Lot No. 10 and runs (1) N26'30"W 5 chains to a corner of Lot No. 8, thence (2) with 63E 10 chains 50 links to another corner of Lot No. 8, thence (3) S26'30"E 5 chains to a corner of Lot 10, thence (4) S63W 10 chains 50 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 25 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 25 February 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:572 16 March 1836
George and Phebe sold a tract of land to Abraham D. Van Pelt who took out a mortgage with George and his brother Andrew R. McDowell.
George McDowell & wife Phebe and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann to Abraham D. Van Pelt for $1,670. 0.6-acre Tavern house & lot in village of Crossroads in township of South Brunswick beginning at a stone and southwest corner of Charles Lannings lot of land, thence N27W 7 chains to the center of Georges Road, thence along said road S13E 7 chains 10 links to the place where the said Georges road crosses another road which road passes through said Village and is called the Washington Road, thence along said road N63E 1 chain 76 links to the beginning.
Another 0.182-acre tract adjoining above beginning at the northwest corner of Charles Lanning's line N53½E 3 chains 8 links to a Locust stump and a corner of Thomas W. Schenck land, thence S67½W 2 chains 94 links, thence S47E 1 chain 27 links to the beginning. Lots formerly belonging to Thomas Wetherill deceased and by his wife to above grandson. Signed: George McDowell Jr, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Acknowledged 1 May 1841 with feme covert and recorded 7 May 1841.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB36:132-133 1 May 1841
Abraham D. Van Pelt & wife Margaret Sarah to George McDowell & Andrew R. McDowell. Tavern House and 0.6-acre lot of land in Village of Crossroads in Township of South Brunswick beginning at a stone and southwest corner of Charles Lannings lot of land, thence N27W 7 chains to the center of Georges Road, thence along said road S13E 7 chains 10 links to the place where Georges Road crosses another road which passes through said Village and is called Washington road, thence along said road N63E 1 chains 76 links to the beginning. Signed: Abraham D. Van Pelt, Margaret Sarah Van Pelt. Witness Dean Britton. Acknowledged 1 May 1841 and recorded 22 May 1841.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:375-376 1 May 1841
George McDowell & wife Rebecca to Nicolas Britton for [blank]. 24.55-acre tract described in MiddlesexDB49:304. Signed: George McDowell Jr, Rebecca McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 16 April 1845 with feme covert and recorded 29 April 1847.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB44:420-422 16 April 1845
Nicholas Britton & wife Getting to George McDowell for $262.90. 24.55-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stake standing in the brook & a corner of land now in dispute between George A. McDowell and William L. Schenck, thence along the disputed line S36'20"E 12 chains to a stake in the line of the aforesaid Nicholas Brittons land, thence along his line N54E 17 chains 50 links to a stake & corner of George W. Schencks land, thence along his line N36'20"W 13 chains to a stake standing in the line of the long bridge, from thence along that line S22¼W 9 chains 50 links to the aforesaid brook, thence up the said brook the several courses thereof to the beginning. Signed: Nicholas Britton, Getting Britton. Witness: Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 29 May 1849 and recorded 4 June 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:304-306 29 May 1849
George's property is mentioned in the following deeds.
James Cole & wife Catherine to George Walker. Line of land formerly belonging to Asher Applegate now owned by George McDowell Jr., thence along his line to a Red Oak sapling marked for a corner. Acknowledged 13 May 1842 and recorded 28 May 1842.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:523 1 May 1842
John Hibbets, Anthony Applegate & William Hutchison, Commissioners of Wilson Applegate deceased to Britton Clayton. Tract adjoining lands of Frederick Stults, William Applegate, George McDowell, Ralph Laning & others. Acknowledged 2 February 1849 and recorded 13 March 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:587 2 February 1849
John Hibbets, Anthony Applegate & William Hutchinson, Commissioners of Wilson Applegate, to William A. Applegate of New York City. Tract adjoining lands of Frederick Stults, William Applegate, George McDowell, Ralph Laning, and others. Acknowledged 2 February 1849 and recorded 12 May 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:189-191 2 February 1849
John Hibbets, Anthony Applegate & William Hutchinson, Commissioners of Wilson Applegate, to Andrew P. Applegate of Monroe. Tract adjoining lands of Frederick Stults, William Applegate, George McDowell, Ralph Laning, and others. Acknowledged 2 February 1849 and recorded 12 May 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:191-194 2 February 1849
George F. Van Derveer & wife Phebe of North Brunswick to John H. Martin. Said lot purchased by George F. Van Derveer with other lands of George McDowell & wife and Andrew R. McDowell and wife in MiddlesexDB31:61 dated 27 February 1836 as "the second and last lot". Acknowledged 11 April 1849 and recorded 4 May 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:168 31 March 1849
Elias D. Stults & Peter W. Applegate, administrators of Frederick Stults, Petition & statement of debts. Petition: Personal estate insufficient to pay debts and request to sell real estate in Monroe Township adjoining John Hibbet & George McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC:11 September 1849
Court order to sell land of Frederick Stults deceased upon application of Elias D. Stults & Peter W. Applegate Administrators. Tract adjoining lands of John Hibbet, George McDowell and others.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:365 18 December 1849
He witnessed the following mortgage along with his uncle.
Lewis H. Major & wife to William L. Schenck. To forked Cedar tree in John A. McDowell land. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, George McDowell. Acknowledged 1 April 1848 and recorded 3 April 1848.
[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:221-222 1 April 1848
George McDowell of South Amboy, appeared in the following road petitions from Middlesex Road Book AB.
Date - Location - Page Number
29 June 1831 - East Windsor - 265-267
26 September 1831 - South Amboy - 271-272
30 September 1831 - North Brunswick - 274-275
18 October 1831 - North Brunswick - 275-277
4 October 1832 - East Windsor - 277-278
He appeared in the following ledger items.
3 Jaunary 1831 By cash paid George McDowell witness No 20 – $0.50
3 March 1832, Account of John Stonaker surviving administrator of Garrett Voorhees
9 January 1836 By cash paid George McDowell on account No 17 – $5.75
14 June 1836, Account of John Dey Administrator of Lewis Dey deceased
George McDowell 1 day attending Court for confirmation of sales – $1.50
27 October 1853, John W. Davison, George McDowell & Anthony Applegate Commissioners, Report of Sales of Real Estate of Jas Mount deceased
George was a commissioner to set off and allot the Dower of Gertrude VanDenburgh as well as to divide the land of Benjamin VanDenburgh.
Application of Robert R. Van Denburgh and Samuel D. Van Denburgh for a division of remaining real estate of Benjamin Van Denburgh deceased. Order for Division. Commissioners appointed Anthony Applegate, George McDowell & David M. Perrine.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCG:439-440 1844
Petition for Dower of Gertrude Vandenburgh, widow, in lands of her husband Benjamin Vandenburgh deceased. Commissioners appointed: David B. Applegate, George McDowell & Samuel L. Dey.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:444 March Term 1844
Dower of Gertrude Vandenburgh, widow of Benjamin Vandenbergh. Report of Commissioners D.B. Applegate, George McDowell & Samuel L. Dey. Dated 13 May 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: June Term 1844
Application of Robert R. Vandenburgh & Saml D. Vandenburgh for partition of remaining real estate of Benjamin VanDerburgh. Heirs: Gertrude Van Derburgh widow, Robert R., Samuel D. & Almy Van Denburgh (intermarried with Lawrence Dill, now deceased leaving one child Gertrude Dill) his children. David B. Applegate, George McDowell & Samuel L. Dey appointed to set off Dower.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: January Term 1855
He was a Justice of the Peace in 1852.
Middlesex County Ss Joseph Day & Elias D. Stults make oath that the within is a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Lewis J. Day deceased as far as they can discover the same.
Elias D. Stults
Joseph Day
Sworn & subscribed befoe me this twentyeth day of Octor A.D. 1852.
George McDowell JP
Andrew W. McDowell
Andrew W. McDowell [c1821 - 31 August 1885
BRAN/FG] married Jane E. Dean [August 1821 - Bf 1910] on 15 February 1844 in Middlesex County NJ. He appeared in the following documents.
John B. Stout Will dated 27 December 1846. James G. McDowell Surrogate, 23 January 1847. Witnesses: Charles Abraham, Mathew Davison, Andrew W. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBD:630-631
Andrew W. McDowell & wife Jane E. to James W. Davison. Consideration $100. Lot in Monroe Township. 7-acre tract beginning at the southeast corner of a lot sold by Jacob Dean to Peter Bleuton, thence along the line thereof (1) N28'30"W 9 chains and 74 links to a stake within 18 links of Vincent Millers line, (2) parallel with his line N55'55"E 7 chains & 10 links, (3) S28'30"E 10 chains and 44 links, (4) S61'40"W 6 chains and 97 links to the beginning Signed: Andrew W. McDowell, Jane E. McDowell. Witness: Thomas Huffman. Acknowledged 2 December 1846 and recorded 26 December 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:549 2 December 1846
Andrew W. McDowell to George McDowell. Consideration $300. 22-acre tract in Monroe Township beginning at the mouth of Black ditch where it __ into Manual__ Brook, thence along said ditch as the needle pointed in 1832 (1) S54W 9 chains and 80 links, 2) S25'15"W 5 chains to a Chesnut tree, 3) S33'15"W 4 chains and 60 links, 4) S42'30"W 3 chains and 20 links, 5) N42'42"W 16 chains and 45 links, thence as the needle now points 6) S72'30"E 27 chains and 65 links to said Brook, thence up the same to the beginning.
Also 7-acre tract beginning at the southeast corner of Peter [Cleutors] lot, thence running 1) N28'30"W 9 chains and 74 links, thence 2) parallel with Vincent Millers line N55'55"E 11 chains and 10 links, 3) S28'30"E 10 chains and 44 links, 4) S61'40"W 6 chains and 97 links to the beginning. Signed: Andrew W. McDowell. Witness: A.V. Schenck. Acknowledged and recorded 23 February 1847.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:570 23 February 1847
Rachel Wetherill McDowell
Rachel Wetherill McDowell [20 February 1802 - 1 May 1888
BRAN] married William Reed Barricklo [1 June 1796 - 23 September 1833], the son of Farrington Barricklo and Mary Reed, on 22 March 1821 in Middlesex County. According to the
1848 Will of her brother
Andrew R. McDowell, they had the following children.
John Read Barricklo
Catherine Amanda Barricklo
Andrew Barricklo
Cornelia Barricklo
William Barricklo
The death and administration of the Estate of William is captured in the following documents.
Bond of John T. McDowell with surety Aaron Gulick Trustees dated 1 August 1837 to sell Real Estate of William R. Barricklo/Barkelow and account to Rachel W. Barricklo/Barkelow and children. Filed 14 March 1837 [Sic: 1838?].[KM Abstract]
Special Term August 1837
John T. McDowell Administrator of William R. Barricklo. Petition to limit time of creditors to file claims.[KM Abstract]
Rachel W. Barricklo to John T. McDowell, Trustee of the estate of William Barricklo deceased. 1¼-acre tract in Monroe beginning at the southeast side of the road leading from said Village to Allentown at the northeast corner of a lot of land formerly belonging to Andrew Gordon deceased and from thence running (1) S48E 2 chains 50 links to a stake, (2) N29E 1.5 chains to a stake, (3) N48W 2 chains 50 links to said road, (4) along the said road 1.5 chains to beginning. Rachel W. Barricklo. Witness: Jos Ford. Acknowledged 9 October 1841 and recorded 9 October 1841.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:413 9 October 1841
Arthur Van Plet & wife to John T. McDowell Trustee to sell real estate of Willima R. Barricklo deceased. 148.94-acre tract beginning at the northwest corner of a lot of land belonging to the heirs of David Van Derhoof Esqr. deceased, thence (1) S35'30"W 21 chains 50 links, thence (2) S52'15"E 7 chains 82 links, thence (3) S36W 80 chains 72 links, thence (4) N52W 37 chains 60 links, thence (5) N34'30"E 8 chains 81 links, thence (6) N52'15"W 13 chains 10 links, thence (7) N20W 22 chains 15 links, thence (8) N38'15"E 8 chains 45 links, thence (9) S53'20"E 60 chains 80 links to beginning excepting thereout 2 tracts sold by the said parties, one to Cornelius Selover of 19.5 acres, the other to Cornelius Peirson of 18 acres. Signed: Arther Van Pelt, Elisabeth Van Pelt. Witness: James G. McDowell. Acknowledged 4 October 1848 and recorded 4 October 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:352-353 4 October 1848
Account sworn and subscribed by
John T. McDowell before Surrogate
James G. McDowell on 18 December 1849 having been audited by Surrogate on 1 December 1849. Accepted by Court 18 December 1849.
John T. McDowell Administrator &C of William R. Barricklo deceased } Settlement of Account. Like decree in all things.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:356 18 December 1849
William R. Barricklo & wife Rachel to John B. Edgerton. Consideration $400. (Beginning at the west corner of the burying ground in line of George McDowell Junr & Wm R. Barricklo & to run 30 feet back from said line, thence 50 feet down the hill and then 30 feet to the said line). 135.5-acre 15 perches tract beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road at the easterly corner of lands of Andrew McDowell and from thence running along his line N30'30"W 68 chains & 1 link to a small beach, thence along the line of Barrant & Nicholas Johnson's … . Signed: Wm R. Barricklo, Rachel W. Barricklo. Witness: Jos Ford. Acknowledged 2 May 1829 and recorded 2 May 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:418 2 May 1829
John T. McDowell to William J. Lane of New York City. Sale of land of William R. Barricklo. 135.5-acre 15 perches tract beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road & the Easterlymost corner of lands of Andrew McDowell and from thence running along his line N30'30"W 68 chains 1 link to a small Beach, thence running along the line of Barent & Nicholas Johnston North line 2'15"E 20 chains 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham & Isaac Sperlings land, thence running along their line S30'30"E 64 chains 14 links to a stone in Georges Road, thence along said road to the beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Jos Ford. Acknowledged 29 March 1838 and recorded 21 april 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB33:214 28 March 1838
John McDowell
John McDowell [30 October 1805 (by calculation 27y 7m 9d) - 9 April 1832
BRAN/FG] married Rebecca Muirhead (possibly Morehead) on 18 July 1827 in Middlesex County NJ and was christened at the First Presbyterian Church in Cranbury on 28 January 1808. They appeared in the following census record.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
John McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 20-29: [John]
1 Female 20-29: [Rebecca]
John and Rebecca sell a 69.97-acre tract in 1828.
John McDowell & wife Rebecca to Barnt Johnson for $1434.77. 69.97-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stone standing on the north side of Georges Road and is also a corner of Peter Ayres land, thence (1) N35'30"E 6 chains 7 links, thence N47'30"E 4 chains 76 links to Ann McDowell's land, thence (3) N28'15"W 69 chains 65 links to a stake in Ann McDowell's line and is also a corner of John Thompsons lot, thence (4) S41'15"W 10 chains 78 links to a stake in Peter Ayres line, thence (5) S28'15"E 69 chains 99 links to the beginning. Signed: John McDowell, Rebecca McDowell. Witnesses: F.S. Van Andaloh, David Mercereau. Acknowledged 11 September 1828 and recorded 11 September 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:315 31 July 1828
John W. Griggs & wife Harriet to Derrick Griggs. Consideration $350. 55-acre tract beginning in the middle of the road leading from Road Hall to the Cross roads and running from thence along the line of John McDowells lands S40W 37 chains and 15 links to a stake in the line of Benjamine Griggs land, thence along said Griggs line S67'30"E 18 chains and 23 links to a White Oak, thence along the line of lands belonging the parse Derrick Griggs N33'7"E 36 chains to the middle of the aforesaid road, thence along the middle of said road N77'30"W 15 chains and five links to beginning. Signed: John W. Griggs, Harriet Griggs. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 30 September 1834 and recorded 30 September 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:644 30 September 1834
John appeared in the following ledger or account records.
10 June 1823 By cash pd John McDowell No 4 – $0.25
10 September 1825, Account of William Tindall & William Silver Executors of Henry Silver deceased. Audited by
John T. McDowell. March Term 1826
10 June 1823 By cash pd John McDowell No 4 – $0.25
9 March 1825, Account of William Tendall & William Silver Executors of Henry Silver deceased
Andrew Randolph McDowell
Andrew Randolph McDowell [13 December 1814 (by calculation 34y 6m 4d) - 17 May 1849
BRAN/FG] married Mary Ann Cornell, the daughter of Cornelius Cornell and Jane MNU, on 4 February 1836 in Middlesex County NJ. They had a son who died in infancy.
William McDowell [25 April 1838 (by calculation 3m 7d) - 2 August 1838]
They appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Andrew R. McDowell
North Brunswick
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 20-29: [Andrew R.]
1 Female 20-29: [Mary Ann]
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
North Brunswick
Oakey Vanhyse - 43 M - Farmer - NJ
Ellen - 46 F - NJ
Cornelius C. - 20 M - Shoemaker - NJ
Hamilton T. - 25 M - Shoemaker - NJ
Marget A. - 17 F - NJ
Mary A. McDowell - 23 F - NJ
In the above 1850 Census, Mary is living with her sister Ellen Van Hise and her age is likely 33 instead of 23.
The heirs of Cornelius Cornell, father of Mary Ann Cornell, sold his real estate in 1836 in a number of deeds.
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased to James L. Egerton. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 11 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:23-24 28 March 1836
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased to Richard Outcalt. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 15 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:27-28 28 March 1836
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased to Matthew L. Egerton. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 23 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:85-86 28 March 1836
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased to John Van Deursen. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 23 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:86-87 28 March 1836
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased to Cornelius Vanderbelt. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 10 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:264-265 28 March 1836
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased to Cornelius Bordine. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 23 June 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:512-14 28 March 1836
Andrew and Mary bought the Cornell tavern and filed a mortgage in 1836.
Jane Cornell (widow), Peter Cornell, Oakey Van Hise & wife Elenor, Harriot Van Pelt, John Conover & wife Jane Eliza, Margaret Cornell and John Cornell, all heirs of Cornelius Cornell deceased, to Andrew R. McDowell for $3,000. Tavern House, Plantation, 100-acre tract of land in North Brunswick on Georges Road known by Red Lion House Tavern, formerly residence of Corl. Cornell deceased, and bounded on north by lands of Andrew McDowell and Matthew L. Edgerton, on east by Lawrences Brook, on south by Obediah Buckalew and Peter O. Buckalew and on west by Peter O. Buckalew and Georges Road. Signed by heirs. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 25 June 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:539-540 28 March 1836
Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann to Jane Cornell & John Cornell. Consideration $1628.56. Mortgaged Tavern House Plantation and premises known as Red Lyon Tavern in North Brunswick bounded on north by lands of Andrew McDowell and Mathew L. Egerton, easterly by Lawrence Brook, southerly by lands of Obadiah Buckelew & Peter O. Buckelew and northerly [sic westerly?] by lands of Peter O. Buckelew & Georges Road containing 100 acres. Signed: Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 28 March 1836 and recorded 16 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:129-130 28 March 1836
They continued to be involved in other transactions.
George McDowell and wife Phebe of South Amboy and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann to Nicholas Johnson for $248.06, 5¼-acre woodland lot No. 5 in South Brunswick beginning at a stake corner to lot No. 6 and runs (1) N26'30"W 5 chains to lot No 4, thence (2) N63W 10 chains and 50 links to another corner of Lot No 4, thence (3) S26'30"E 5 chains to a corner of Lot No 6, thence (4) S63W 10 chains and 50 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 20 February 1836 and recorded 19 March 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB29:647-648 20 February 1836
George McDowell and wife Phebe of South Amboy and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann to Thomas W. Schenck of South Brunswick for $276, 4-acre Lot near Cross Roads in South Brunswick beginning in the middle of the road leading from cross roads to Rhode Hall at the corner of Abigail Demonts Lot and runs 1st N35'45"E 11 chains and 10 links to another corner of Abigail Demonts Lot in Albert Cornells line, 2nd S49'15"E 4 chains and 25 links to a corner of a lot of Land sold at the same time to Charles Lanning, 3rd S37W 9 chains and 14 links to the middle of the aforesaid road, 4th N76W 4 chains and 18 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Brittan. Acknowledged 25 March 1836 and recorded 31 October 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:242-243 25 March 1836
George McDowell and wife Phebe of South Amboy and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann of South Brunswick to Verdine E. Farmer of North Brunswick for $501.30, 10.5-acre lot in South Brunswick beginning at a stake in the southwest line of the whole tract the same being the corner to Lot No 8 and runs 1st N26'30"W 10 chains to a corner of Lot No 5, thence 2d N83E 10 chains and 50 links to another corner of Lot No 5, thence 3d S26'30"E 10 chains to a corner of Lot No 8, thence 4th S63W 10 chains and 50 links to the beginning comprising Lots No 6 and 7. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 27 February 1836 and recorded 20 March 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:657-658 27 February 1836
Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann of South Brunswick to Charles Laning for $300. 2.2-acre tract near Village of Cross Roads in South Brunswick beginning at a corner in the middle of the road leading from Cross Roads to Rhoad Hall in the new road running across the Pigeon Swamp intersects the aforesaid road and running (1) by Abigail Demonts land along the middle of the first mentioned road N76W 11 chains and 82 links to the corner of a lot sold at this same time to Thomas W. Schenck, (2) by said lot N37E 9 chains and 14 lines, (3) still by the same N49'15"W 3 chains and 8 links to a corner of Albert Cornells land, (4) by said land N42E 1 chains and 52 links to a stake corner of Albert Griggs land, (5) by said land S55'45"E 13 chains and 27 links to the middle of the aforesaid Pigeon Swamp road, (6) S32W along the middle of said road 6 chains and 92 links to the beginning. Signed: Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 25 March 1836 with feme covert and recorded 9 January 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB39:280-281 25 March 1836
George McDowell and wife Phebe and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann to Gottlob Frederick Hegel for $1,200, two lots in South Brunswick on west side of Georges Road. 23.80-acre tract beginning at a corner of George A. McDowells land on the west side of Georges Road and runs firstly said McDowells Land and by the lands of others N26'30"W 21 chains and 50 links to a corner of a wood lot called No 15, second up said Lot No 15 S63W 10 chains and 50 links to a stake in the line of the Bel__ tract hereinafter mentioned, three along the line of said tract S26'30"E 25 chains and 32 links to the aforesaid road, Fourth along the west side of said road N59E 8 chains and 50 links, Fifth still along the west side of said road N52E 2 chains and 50 links to the beginning.
The second 34.13-acre tract adjoining the first is a lot purchased by Ann McDowell of John J. Davison dated 1 May 1822 in MiddlesexDB26:101 beginning at a stone standing in the northwest side of Georges Road, the same being corner to Garret J. Yauetsone Land and runs 1st N27W 36 chains to a stake in the said Yauetsone line and is corner to said John J. Davisons other land, 2nd N63E 10 chains and 15 links to a stake, 3rd S27E 22 chains to the northwest side of Georges Road aforesaid, 4th along the northwest side of said road S47'30"W 5 chains and 50 links, 5th still along the northwest side of said road S35W 5 chains and 35 links to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell, Phebe McDowell, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witnesses: Samuel L. Woodward, _lance Warren. Acknowledged 6 November 1837 and recorded 14 November 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB32:663-665 6 November 1837
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County Ss } Personally appeared before me Isaac Story one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County Peter P. Measuroll who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and saith that he put up five true copys of the within Notice, one at the house of William Manis, one at the house of Henry Perine, one at the house of Henry C. [Thoska], one at the house of Andrew R. McDowell, one at the house of Mathew Yell/Gell and all taverns and public places in the County of Middlesex that the same was done on the 28th and 29th day of March 1837
Peter P. Measuroll
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 20th Day of June AD 1837.
Isaac Story JP
Obadiah Buckelew to Andrew R. McDowell for $45. 2.5-acre tract in North Brunswick beginning at a stone planted on the northeast side of the Friendship road and at the southeast corner of land belonging to Peter O. Buckelew from thence running N50E 42 links to the southwest corner of Andrew R. McDowell land, thence along the line of the said Andrew R. McDowells land and binding on the same S49'30"E 16 chains 35 links to the middle of Lawrences Brook, thence up the said brook the several courses thereof about 3 chains 50 links to the northeast side of the aforesaid Friendship road, thence along the said road N25'30"W 3 chains 75 links to a stone, thence N43'30"W 11 chains 43 links to the beginning, bounded southwesterly by the aforesaid Friendship road, southeasterly by Lawrences Brook, Northeasterly by lands of the aforesaid Andrew R. McDowell and northwesterly by lands of Peter O. Buckelew. Signed: Obadiah Buckelew. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 1 December 1838 and recorded 27 March 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:126-127 24 November 1838
George McDowell and Andrew R. McDowell and wife Mary Ann to Samuel Whitehead for $120.60. 20.1-acre meadow lot in Pigeon Swamp in South Brunswick beginning at a stone near a Maple tree it being a corner of land of John Van Pelt deceased in the line of Vincent Wilsons land, thence along his line N53¼E 9 chains and 88 links to a stake in the line of Garret Garretsons land, thence along his line S52¼ E 3 chains and 73 links to a stake in the turn of the ditch and a corner of Isaac Terhunes land, thence along his line which line is in the center of the aforesaid ditch S59E 23 chains and 67 links to a stake in the turn of said ditch and a corner of the aforesaid Samuel Whiteheads line, thence along his line which is in the middle of the aforesaid ditch S42¼W 5 chains and 27 links to a stake and corner of land of the aforesaid John Van Pelt deceased, thence along said Van Pelts line N66W 29 chains to the beginning. Signed: George McDowell Jr, Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 15 December 1843 with feme covert and recorded 23 January 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB39:308-309 15 December 1843
John T. McDowell & Jane Combs, Administrators of James Combs deceased to Andrew R. McDowell of North Brunswick for $69.58. 2.53-acre Tract being lot No 2 in the Beaver Dam Brook tract beginning at a stake in Jonathan Combs line and corner of lot No 1, thence (1) N74'45"W 7 chains 72 links to a stake in Sunmans line, thence (2) N44E 4 chains to a stake, thence (3) S74'45"E 6 chains 50 links to a stake in Jonathan Combs line, thence (4) S27'15"W 3 chains 57 links to beginning. Signed: Jane Combs, John T. McDowell. Witness: John Perrine. Acknowledged 1 February 1845 and recorded 11 March 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:65-66 1 February 1845
Report of John T. McDowell, one of the commissioners for sale of read estate of James Combs pursuant to order date 11 June 1844. Submitted 11 March 1845.
Lot No 2 in the aforesaid containing 2.69 acres was cried off and sold to Andrew R. McDowell the highest bidder for the sum of $69.58.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:6-7 March Term 1845
Andrew R. McDowell & wife Mary Ann to Peter O. Buckelew for $972.20. 48.51-acre tract on southerly side of Georges Road being part of farm of Andrew R. McDowell beginning at a stake standing at the most northeasterly of said farm and also the most northwesterly corner of John Hooker and on the southwardly side of said road, and from thence running (1) S23'15"W 7 chains 44 links to a stake, thence (2) S46'15"W 1 chains 20 links to an Apple tree standing on the south side of said road, thence (3) S60E 9 chains 60 links to a stake, thence (4) S41'30"W 8 chains 44 links to a stake, thence (5) S40'30"E 28 chains 80 links to the edge of Lawrences Brook, thence down the same the several courses thereof, (but on a straight line N51'6"E 12 chains 40 links) to the south eastwardly corner of said farm and the southwestwardly corner of John Hooker farm, thence along the line of the said farm N46'8"W 42 chains 50 links to the beginning. Signed: Andrew R. McDowell, Mary Ann McDowell. Witnesses: James H. Newell, A.D. Newell. Acknowledged 10 January 1846 and recorded 12 January 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:259-261 10 January 1846
The death of Andrew R. McDowell is reported in several records.
Peter P. Measuroll & Peter O. Buckelew Executors &C of Andrew R. McDowell deceased } Rule to limit Creditors Like Rule in all things. See Court Order for full wording. 12 June 1849.
MiddlesexOCF:319 June Term 1849
Peter P. Measuroll & Peter O. Buckelew Executors of Andrew R. McDowell deceased } Rule to limit creditors granted June Term AD 1849 made absolute. Like Decree in all things.
MiddlesexOCF:380 December Term 1849
19 May 1846 To amount Principal and interest on A.R. McDowell's bond & mortgage (May 19, 1846) 1810.49 less amount principal & interest charges in inventory 14i4.65 – $315.84
19 May 1846 By Andrew R. McDowell account paid Voucher No. 19 – $117.75
Account of Abraham Bordine and Peter Cornell administrators of Jane Cornell of Middlesex County
Andrew R. McDowell deceased
Middlesex County Ss Personally appeared before me Peter P. Measeroll who being duly sworn according to law doth deposeth and saith that he put up five true copies of the within notice, one at the surrogates office County of Middlesex, one at Martin Nevius store, one at Peter Cornells store, one at Henry Smiths tavern, one at Aaron Van Pelt Davisons tavern, All public places in the County of Middlesex that the same was done on the sixteenth day of June 1849
Peter P. Measeroll
Sworn and subscribed before me this 12th day of Sept. AD 1849.
Notice: Orphans' Court June Term 1849
Upon the application of Peter P. Measuroll and Peter O. Buckelew Executors of the last Will and Testament of Andrew R. McDowell to limit to 12 months the time for any creditor to appear before them. Dated 12 June 1849.
Notice: Executors of
Andrew R. McDowell to exhibit their final account at March Term next. Dated 13 January 1851.
Peter P. Measuroll on 27 February 1851 before Surrogate
James G. McDowell swears that true copies of notice posted at Surrogate's office, William G. Bennets tavern, Henry Smith's tavern, Mathew Gillareds tavern, and Aaron V.P. Davisons tavern on 13 January 1851.
Peter P. Measuroll & Peter O. Buckalew Executors &C of
Andrew R. McDowell dec
d
Settlement of Account March Term 1851 and sworn to by Executors before
James G. McDowell on 11 March 1851
Passed October Term 1851
[List]
20 July 1849 By cash pd M.A. McDowell dower-right No. 16 – $375.81
14 March 1850 By cash pd
Geo McDowell decree & costs No. 34 – $69.66
13 August 1851 Paid Mary Ann McDowell widow of the said A.R. McDowell on Interest a/c – $100.00
Settlement of a/c of the Executors of Andrew R. McDowell deceased on Exceptions
January Term 1852.[KM Abstract]
Middlesex Orphans Court
In the matter of the account of Peter P. Mesuroll & Peter O. Buckelew Exrs of
Andrew McDowell
Filed 26 April 1851 before
Jas G. McDowell Clerk
Andrew Barricklo, John R. Barricklo,
Andrew W. McDowell, William S. Mount and Ann Elizabeth his wife exceptants against Peter P. Mesuroll and Peter O. Buckelew Exrs of
Andrew R. McDowell
They except to the allowance of the accounts of the said executors for the following reasons
1
st Because the sum of $1,324.20 charged by the executors against the said estate as for money disbursed by them was paid by them & their own wrong the same not being due and owing the said estate of the said
Andrew McDowell deceased.
2
nd Because the said accounts are in dious other respects erroneous and unjust.
U.b. Nieer Proc for said exceptants.
Peter Bennett
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County } Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County Peter P. Measuroll who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith he put up three true copies of the within Notice at the following places, one at the Surrogates office Middlesex County, one at Henry Smith's Tavern, one at Andrew R. McDowells tavern. All public places in the County of Middlesex that the same was done on the 10th day of April AD 1848.
Peter P. Measuroll
Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of June 1848.
A.D. Telsworth
Middlesex Couny Orphans Court: Report of land sale dated 11 June 1844 by Jane Combs and John T. McDowell, administrators of James Combs.
Lot No 2 containing 2.69 acres was cried off and sold to Andrew R. McDowell the highest bidder for the sum of $69.58.
Filed 16 March 1845.[KM Abstract]
423/801 424/801
Rufus Clarke & wife Sarah G of Brooklyn NY to James Sutton of Deruyter in Madison County NY. 68.56-acre tract in North Brunswick between Georges Road and Lawrences Brook beginning at a corner of Andrew R. McDowells land on the east side of Georges Road and runs (1st) along the east side of said road N4'30"E 2 chains and 17 links, (2nd) still along east side of said road N40'30"E 15 chains and 22 links to Peter O. Buckelews land (or land lately his), (3rd) along the line of the land now or late of said Buckelew S47E 42 chains and 90 links to the edge of Edgertons Mill pond or Lawrences Brook, (4th) up along the edge of said Mill Pond the several courses thereof to land now or late of Andrew R. McDowell, (5) along said land now or late of said Andrew R. McDowell N47W 38 chains and 40 links to the beginning. Conveyed to Clarke by Elisabeth McDowell Executrix and William S. Schenck Executor of Andrew McDowell deceased date 1 May 1838. Signed: Rufus Clarke, Sarah G. Clarke. Witness: Richard Goodman. Acknowledged 9 January 1846 and recorded 6 March 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:566-568 9 January 1846
Peter P. Measuroll & Peter O. Buckelew Exrs of Andrew R. McDowell decd to William L. Schenck. 68.5-acre tract beginning at a large apple tree in a corner of a tract of land purchased by Peter O. Buckelew of Andrew R. McDowell decd in his life time by deed 10 January 1846 running (1st) S60E 9 chains & 60 links, thence (2nd) S41'30"W 8 chains & 44 links, thence (3rd) S50'30"E 28 chains and 80 links to Lawrences Brook, thence up the said Lawrences Brook the several courses thereof to the Easterly side of the Friendship road, thence (5th) N25'30"W 3 chains & 75 links, thence (6th) N43W 11 chains & 43 links, thence (7th) N48'30"E 12 chains and 30 links, thence (8th) N29W 6 chains and 80 links to Georges road, thence (9th) N72E 10 chains and 90 links to the beginning. Signed: Peter P. Measuroll, Peter O. Buckelew. Witness: Abm V. Schenck. Acknowledged 20 July 1849 and recorded 14 August 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:516-518 20 July 1849
John Cornell of North Brunswick to William L. Schenck of South Brunswick. See MiddlesexDB49:516 for metes and bounds. Signed: John Cornell. Witness: Abm V. Schenck. Acknowledged 20 July 1849 and recorded 14 August 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:518-520 20 July 1849
Mary Ann McDowell, widow of Andrew R. McDowell of North Brunswick, to William L. Schenck of South Brunswick for $375.81. See MiddlesexDB49:516 for metes and bounds together with dower rights. Signed: Mary Ann McDowell. Witness: Abm V. Schenck. Acknowledged 20 July 1849 and recorded 14 August 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:520- 20 July 1849
Will of Andrew R. McDowell
Source: MiddlesexWBE:153-154
In the name of God, amen, I,
Andrew R. McDowell of the Township of North Brunswick County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, being weak in body, but of sound mind memory and understanding for which blessing I most devoutly thank my God, do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner and form following that is to say.
First. It is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife
Mary Ann McDowell the interest of all my estate both Real and personal after my just debts and expenses is paid and a legacy to Margaret Farley after my estate is sold and the money put out at interest as hereafter directed to have the lawful interest of all the rest of my estate to be paid to her by my executors hereafter named as long as she shall remain my widow, and at the death of my wife or in case she should marry again then it is my will that all my estate I give and bequeath unto my brother
George McDowell four children to wit, Andrew W. McDowell, Ann McDowell, Ellen McDowell and John McDowell and my sister
Rachel Baricklo five children viz: John Read Baricklo, Catherine Amanda Baricklo, Andrew Baricklo, Cornelia Baricklo and William Baricklo to be divided among them share and share alike except William Baricklo and John McDowell each of them to have fifty dollars the most first.
I give and bequeath unto Margaret Farley Fifty dollars one year after my decease and I do hereby authorize and empower my executors hereafter named and the survivor of them to sell all my Real estate in the Township of North Brunswick in the County of Middlesex and after paying my debts and expenses and a Legacy to Margaret Farley to put out the money at Interest on Bond Mortgages. Lastly I hereby appoint Peter P. Measuroll and Peter O. Buckelew Executors of this my last Will and testament November the fourth A.D. 1848.
Andrew R. McDowell
Signed sealed published and declared by the said
Andrew R. McDowell to be his testament and last Will in the presence of us
George T. McDowell
Peter F. Buckalew
Hamilton Thompson
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County } Ss. I,
James G. McDowell surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify the annexed to be a true copy of the Last Will and Testament of
Andrew R. McDowell late of the County of Middlesex deceased, and that Peter P. Measuroll and Peter O. Buckalew of the County of Middlesex, the Executors therein named proved the same before me and were duly authorized to take upon themselves the administration of the estate of the Testator agreeably to the said Will. Witness my hand and seal of office the Twenty ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty nine.
Peter P. Measuroll and Peter O. Buckalew certify Will and take oath to serve as administrators before
Jas. G. McDowell Surrogate on 29 May 1849.
George Thomas McDowell
George Thomas McDowell [23 January 1782 - 24 February 1846
BRAN/FG] married Rachael Gulick [7 March 1793 - 23 May 1875 (Age 82)
BRAN/FG] on 25 April 1844 in Mercer County NJ. They had the following children.
Emeline McDowell [c1811 - 21 November 1888] married Jacob Valentine Owens [c1809 - Unknown] on 2 September 1833 at Rhode Hall NJ.
John McDowell [31 July 1825 (by calculation 1y 3m 10d) - 10 November 1826
BRAN/FG]
Elizabeth G. McDowell [1822 - 1881
BRAN/FG]
Mary A. McDowell [c1825 - Unknown] married Isaac Scudder Bennett [6 May 1839 - 7 February 1931
BRAN/FG] on 1 March 1866 in Middlesex County NJ.
Susan C. McDowell [c1828 - Aft 1860].
Agnes G. McDowell [30 December 1829 - 21 August 1904
HIGH/FG] married Samuel Applegate [3 July 1830 - 30 December 1883
EGRE/FG].
George and Rachel appeare in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
George T. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 5-9: [Andrew]
1 Male 10-14: [Thomas]
1 Male 15-19: [James G.]
2 Males 40-49: [George]
2 Females 0-4: [Susan, Agness]
2 Females 5-9: [Elizabeth, Mary]
1 Female 10-14:
1 Female 15-19: [Emeline]
1 Female 30-39: [Rachel]
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Geo T. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 15-19: [Andrew]
1 Male 20-29: [Thomas]
1 Male 50-59: [George]
1 Female 10-14: [Agnes]
3 Females 15-19: [Elizabeth, Mary, Susan]
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 40-49: [Rachel]
1 Female 70-79:
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick
Racheal - 58 F - NJ
Elizabeth - 27 F - NJ
Mary - 25 F - NJ
Susan - 22 F - NJ
Agness - 20 F - NJ
Joseph Gulick - 23 M B - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
Rachel - 57 F - Farming - NJ
Elizabeth G. - 36 F - NJ
Mary A. - 35 F - NJ
Susan C. - 32 F - NJ
1870 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
Isaac S. Bennett - 32 M
Mary A. - 43 F
Elizabeth McDowell - 45 F
Rachel McDowell - 75 F
In his
1824 Will,
Thomas McDowell, the father of George T. and
John T. McDowell, bequeathed the residue of his land to them without clearly specifying the location or the metes and bounds of the real estate. Based on the land records, the fact that John T. McDowell never married, and the fact that George's family members are listed with John in the 1850 and 1860 census records above, we conclude that they shared the bequeathed land. Although John certainly engaged in numerous land transactions during his lifetime, George did not except for those involving John. We therefore begin our discussion of George's land transactions with those joint records. We start with a mortgage that the Gulick family took out with George and John dated 17 June 1820.
David Gulick, Moses Gulick, Isaac Gulick, James Gulick, Elizabeth Gulick, & Aaron Gulick to George McDowell & John McDowell.
31-acre tract in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing on the southern side of the Post road leading from Amboy Ferry to Bordentown, thence running SE a point easterly 19 chains to a stake, thence S27W 16 chains 10 links to a stake, thence NW half a point Westerly 19 chains to the road, thence along the road to where it first began.
11.74-acre tract in North & South Brunswick beginning at the forks of the Road leading from South Amboy Ferry and New Brunswick N32E 10 chains 65 links, thence N12'15"E 3 chains, thence N38'20"E 3 chains 25 links, thence running S54'19"E 14 chains 72 links, thence S71'15"W 4 chains 23 links, thence S82'30"W 11 chains, thence S51W 6 chains 65 links to the beginning.
2.2-acre lot in South Brunswick on west side of Post Road leading from Amboy Ferry to Bordentown beginning at a Hickory tree standing on the line formerly Daniel Selover's land being the southwesterly corner of Reuben Van Pelt's land, and from said Hickory tree runs N30'5"E 8 chains 81 links to a stake, thence S51E 2 chains and 50 links to the aforesaid road, thence S36W along said road 8 chains 81 links to the northwesterly corner of said Daniel Selover's land, thence along his line N51W 2 chains 50 links to where it first began.
Acknowledged 26 and 28 June 1820 and recorded 30 June 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:494-495 17 June 1820
The property mentioned in the following transactions is the
Williamson land purchased by their father.
James Parker & Gertrude Parker Surviving executors of James Parker of Perth Amboy to William J. Reid. Thence by said line S54E 26 chains 40 links to the land late of David Williamson deceased now of George & John T. McDowell, thence N46'5"E 37 chains 30 links … . Acknowledged 16 May 1831 and recorded 3 June 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:481 16 May 1831
William Newton & wife Phebe to George W. Schenck. … land formerly David Williamson now George & John T. McDowells.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:442-443 8 My 1833
William W. Pearson to Joseph Ely. … thence by said line (Farrington Barkelow) S54E 26 chains 40 links to land late of David Williamson decd now of George and John T. McDowell, thence N46'4"E 37 chains 30 links to a stake in the line of Catherine Rue land … . Acknowledged 8 June 1839 and recorded 22 August 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:98 1 April 1839
In 1840, they sell the 3.5-acre eighth tract of the Williamson land purchased by their father in Mortgage
MiddlesexMortgages5:326.
George T. McDowell & wife Rachel and John T. McDowell of South Brunswick to Robert Carson of North Brunswick for $70. 3.5-acre lot of salt meadow in North Brunswick beginning at a stake planted for a corner on the west side of South River being the corner of a lot now owned by the said Robert Carson, thence N5W 9 chains 71 links to a stake standing at the head of a spourt or Creek, thence S54E 10 chains to a stake standing in the bank of the aforesaid river, thence as the river runs 8 chains 5 links to the beginning. It being the same that was conveyed by Gabriel VanderVoort and Margaret his wife to David Williamson by deed dated 26 May 1794. Signed: George T. McDowell, Rachel McDowell, John T. McDowell. Witness: John Perrine. Acknowledged 4 December 1840 and recorded 20 April 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB38:203-205 4 December 1840
The following transactions all mention the land of William Reed/Reid as being part of the metes and bounds with the last two being connected by a wild Cherry Tree. See also
MiddlesexDB23:481.
Aaron Gulick to Executors of Mary Barricklo deceased. Tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stake in the line of George and John T. McDowell being a corner of William Reed, thence running S36'15"W along the land of said McDowells 21 chains 79 links to an old stump between two Hickories corner of McDowells land, thence N72'30"W 53 chains along J. & G.T. McDowell land to a stake in the meadow, thence S38½W 1 chains 78 links to the great ditch made by the authority of the Legislature, Then N54'41"W 41 chains 77 links along lands of Richard Selover, then N9W 3 chains 84 links, then N60W 3 chains to Abigail Demonts land, then along her line 37E 35 chains 15 links to a stake in a line formerly Joseph Bullocks, thence along the land of late Joseph Bullocks & lands of William Reed S53'45"E 87 chains 86 links to the beginning. Signed: Aaron Gulick, Agnes E. Gulick. Witnesses: Henry Stults, George T. McDowell. Acknowledged 2 April 1832 and recorded 23 April 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:239 2 April 1832
Henry V. Garretson & wife Jane of New York City to Eliza W. Vanaken (wife of Enoch Van Aken), Alexander Gulick, Mary S. Gulick, Jane G. Gulick and Nancy S. Gulick, children and heirs of David Gulick deceased. 292.73-acre tract Beginning at a stake in the line of George and John McDowell land being a corner of William Reids land, thence running S36'15"W along the land of the said McDowell 21 chains 73 links to an old stump between two Hickory trees and corner of McDowell land, thence N72'30"W 43 chains along McDowells land to a stake in the meadow, thence S38½W 1 chains 78 links to the great ditch made by the authority of the Legislature, thence N54'41"W 41 27 links along land of Richard Selover, thence N9W 3 chains 85 links, thence N60W 3 chains to Cornelius Selovers lands formerly Abigail Demonts land, thence along his line 37'E 35 chains 15 links to a stake in the line formerly Joseph Bullocks, thence along the land of the late Joseph Bullock and land of William Reed S53'45"E 87 chains 86 links to the beginning. Signed: H.V. Garretson, Jane Garretson.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:325-326 9 May 1839
Surimus Smock & wife Lydia to Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Middlesex. Third tract begins on the northwesterly side of the Old Stage Road leading from South Amboy to Burlington at the stump of a Wild Cherry Tree in the line of George & John T. McDowell, thence along said road N44'15"E 13 chains 56 links to the beginning corner of land conveyed to said Smock on the 4th May 1831, thence by the same N43'25"W 32 chains 42 links to William Reeds land, thence by his line S45'5"W 19 chains 44 links to the land of John & George T. McDowell, thence by their line S44'12"E 33 chains 50 links to the beginning. Witness: John S. Vandyke. Acknowledged 1 August 1837 and recorded 1 August 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:499 1 August 1837
John G. Stults and wife Johermah to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Middlesex County. Consideration $553.45. The second tract beginning the northerly side of the Old Stage road leading from South Amboy to Burlington at the stump of a wild Cherry Tree in the line of George & John T. McDowell, thence along said road N44'15"E 13 chains and 56 links to a stake in the beginning corner of land … . Signed: John G. Stults, Johermah Stults. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged and recorded 1 May 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:240 1 May 1845
Cornelius Gulick sold a tract of land to George and John in 1832 followed by John selling the land in 1851.
Cornelius Gulick to George T. McDowell & John T. McDowell for $1,150. 90-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stake in the road leading from Crossroads to Rhode Hall being a corner of John Van Pelt deceased [now Abraham Selover lands] land & John VanDerveers land & running thence (1) by said VanDerveers land N54'10"W 61 chains 8 links to a stake corner to Albert Griggs land [formerly, now McDowells land], (2) thence by said Griggs land S34'30"W 13 chains 50 links to John A. McDowells land, (3) thence by said McDowells land S20'20"E 18 chains 47 links to the middle of the aforesaid road, thence (4) along said road S77'20"E 14 chains 18 links, (5) S81'40"E 5 chains 11 links, thence (6) N89 chains 50 links East 16 chains, thence (7) S85'30"E 15 chains 96 links to the beginning. Signed: Cornelius Gulick. Witnesses: John R. Risa, Elizabeth Gulick. Acknowledged 4 September 1832 and recorded 20 August 1851.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB56:11 4 September 1832
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick to Joseph W. Blythe for $1,800. See MiddlesexDB56:11 for metes and bounds with additions from 1851 in brackets. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 8 August 1851 and recorded 20 August 1851.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB56:13-15 8 August 1851
The following tracts of land name the Selover property as one of the bounds.
William L. Schenck & wife Lydia to George W. Raynolds. Beginning at the southeast corner of lands belonging to George and John T. McDowell and is also the southwest corner of lands of Richard Selover, thence S53'30"E 27 chains 65 links to a stake standing in the line of lands of James Bennett, … . Acknowledged 1 December 1832 and recorded 9 March 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:504 27 November 1832
George W. Reynolds of South Amboy to John W. Lott of South Brunswick. Beginning at the south east corner of land belonging to George & John T. McDowell and is also the southwest corner of land of Richard Selover … . Acknowledged 13 March 1833 and recorded 18 March 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:542 9 March 1833
Richard Selover to Aaron Dean. Beginning at a Black Oak tree in a line of George T. McDowell and John T. McDowell, then S36W 29 chains 30 links to a Spanish Oak in said McDowells line, then S54E 12 chains 70 links to the Mill brook … . Signed: Richard Selover. Witness: Jas G. McDowell. Acknowledged 2 January 1843 and recorded 2 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:603 2 January 1843
In the same year of 1843, George and John take out a mortgage on a 179-acre tract of land.
George T. McDowell & wife Rachel & John T. McDowell to Catherine Lyle. Consideration $1,700. 179-acre tract in Monroe Township beginning at a Black Oak tree marked on four sides standing on the south side of the Post road to South Amboy, it being the east corner of land formerly of John Collins, thence 1) S38¼W 28 chains to a Hickory tree by the side of the west side of the road marked on four sides, thence 2) Southeast half a point more Easterly 64 chains to a stake, thence 3) N38¼E 28 chains to a stake, thence 4) Northwest half a point westerly 64 chains to the beginning with needle points in 1766. Signed: George T. McDowell, Rachel McDowell, John T. McDowell. Witness J.F. Randolph. Acknowledged 1 May 1843 and recorded 12 May 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:679 1 May 1843
In 1845, George and John purchase a 6-acre tract from the Snowhills.
Daniel Snowhill & wife Sarah to George T. McDowell and John T. McDowell for $30.
6-acre tract in Monroe beginning at the third corner of tract of 83 acres returned to Francis Ellington August 1726 being a distance of 5 chains 30 links on a course 35'30"E from the other tract returned to Francis Ellington, (1) thence S45W 22 chains to a corner of George & John T. McDowell lands, thence (2) N45'3"E along the said McDowell land 29 chains and 40 links to another corner of said McDowells land, thence (3) N53'39"W 4 chains 70 links to another corner of the said McDowells land, thence (4) N45'51"E 18 chains 30 links to another corner of said McDowells land, thence (5) N32'39"W 2 chains 75 links to Jacob V. Owens land, formerly said Francis Ellingtons, thence (6) S45'3"W along the said Jacob V. Owens line 26 chains to a corner of the said Jacob V. Owens land, thence (7) S54'34"E 5 chains 90 links to the beginning. Signed: Daniel Snowhill. Witness: Oliver Johnson. Acknowledged 27 March 1845 and recorded 31 March 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:117-118 27 March 1845
We turn now to the land records following the death of George, many of which involve his brother John along with George's wife and children.
Jacob V. Owens & wife Emeline, Israel H. Voorhees & wife Catherine L. of South Brunswick to Andrew McDowell for $1,694, all rights and interest in real and personal estate of George T. McDowell deceased of South Brunswick. Signed by grantees. Witness: Thos L. McDowell. Acknowledged with feme covert on 21 February 1849 and recorded 22 February 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:538 21 February 1849
Gitty S. Pierson, surviving administratrix of William W. Pierson deceased, to Cornelius Pierson. … thence by said line S54E 26 chains 40 links to land late of George and John T. McDowell, thence N46'5"E 37 chains 30 links … . Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged 1 April 1850 and recorded 16 April 1850.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB51:341-342 1 April 1850
Rachel McDowell, widow of George T. McDowell, James G. McDowell & wife Catherine A., Mary A. McDowell, Elizabeth G. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell, and Agnes G. McDowell for quit claim of Thomas McDowell and wife Jane L. dated 2 January 1849 to children of George T. McDowell and by shares quit claimed by Jacob V. Owens & wife Emeline and Israel H. Voorhees & wife Catherin L. to Andrew McDowell dated 21 February 1849 as well as right of Andrew McDowell to real and personal estate of George T. McDowell and Andrew's quit claim of this date, the above grantors quit claim to Andrew three tracks in North Brunswick and Monroe
First 50.5-acre tract: beginning at a stake standing in Jacob V. Owens land, thence N46'5"E 26 chains 18 links along said Owens line, thence S30E 24 chains 60 links to a stake in the corner of Leonard Applebys land, thence S44'15"W 16 chains 90 links to a stone standing in the said line, thence N51½W 24 chains to the beginning.
Second 8.52-acre tract: Beginning at the Southerly corner of Reuben VanPelt lot called No 1, thence along the line of No 1 N47'30"E 8 chains 90 lines lot No 3, thence along the same S40'45"E 12 chains 85 links to Amboy road, thence along said road S60'27"W 76 links, thence S68'27"W 5 chains 90 links to Gulicks line, thence along said line N54'34"W 10 chains 28 links to the beginning.
Third 9.5-acre Tract: Beginning at the Easterly corner of lot No 1 & the second corner of the above lot, thence N47'30"E 9 chains 20 links along lot No 3, thence S25'3"E 14 chains 42 links to Amboy road, thence along said road S60'27"W 5 chains 41 links to lot No 2, thence along the same N40'45"W 12 chains 85 links to the beginning.
Signed: Rachel McDowell, Jas G. McDowell, Catherine A. McDowell, Margaret A. McDowell, Elizabeth McDowell, Susan C. McDowell, Agnes G. McDowell. Acknowledged 30 March 1852 before Richard McDowell and recorded 30 March 1852.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB57:280-282 26 March 1852
Rachel McDowell, widow of George T. McDowell, James G. McDowell & wife Catherine A., Andrew McDowell & wife Mary Ann L., Mary A. McDowell, Elizabeth G. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell, and Agnes G. McDowell to John T. McDowell for one equal undivided half part of 68.52-acre tract in Monroe and North Brunswick. 56.27-acre tract beginning at a corner of Jacob V. Owens land in Bass's line, thence N46'12"E 29 chains 34 links to a stake, thence S50½E 19 chains to a stone in the line of Leonard Applebys land, thence S44'15"W 28 chains 60 links to Bass's line, thence N53'40"W 19 chains 90 links along said line to beginning. Signed: Rachel McDowell, Jas G. McDowell, Catherine A. McDowell, Andrew McDowell, Mary Ann L. McDowell, Mary A. McDowell, Elizabeth G. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell, and Agnes G. McDowell. Acknowledged 27 March 1852 before Richard McDowell and recorded 30 March 1852.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB57:284-285 26 March 1852
Andrew McDowell and wife Mary Ann L in consideration of 68.52-acre tract quit claim to Rachel McDowell (widow of George T. McDowell), James G. McDowell & wife Catherine A, Mary A. McDowell, Elizabeth G. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell & Agnes G McDowell. 290-acre tract beginning at a Hickory standing in the side of the old Stage road & corner of Aaron Gulicks land, thence S52'10"E 64 chains to a stake, thence N38'5"E 30 chains 29 links to a stake and Scobys corner, thence N53'40"W 68 chains to the said Stage road, thence N52W 33 chains 98 links to a Chestnut Stump, thence S37'49"W 22 chains 58 links to a stump a corner of Daniel Gulicks & Andrew McDowells, thence S2'15"W 5 chains 52 links to the corner of Andrew McDowells land, thence S52'15"E 33 chains 71 links to the middle of the stage road, thence S17'20"W 2 chains 42 links along the said road to the beginning. Signed: Andrew McDowell, Mary Ann L. McDowell. Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged 27 March 1852 before Richard McDowell and recorded 30 March 1852.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB57:285-286 26 March 1852
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick to Andrew McDowell of same for $3,000. 56.27-acre tract conveyed to John T. McDowell by heirs of George T. McDowell in MiddlesexDB57:284 dated 30 March 1852 beginning in the line of Jacob V. Owen's land 7 chains from bass' line and southeasterly corner of said Owen's land, thence (1) N46'12"E along his line 22 chains 34 links to the aforesaid Andrew McDowell's land and another corner of the said Owen's land, thence (2) S50½E 19 chains to Appleby's line and corner of said Andrew McDowell's land, thence (3) S44'15"W along said Appleby's line 21 chains 60 links to a stake, 7 chains from Bass's line and Westerly corner of said Appleby's land, thence (4) N43'40"W 19 chains 90 links to the beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: A.J. Disbrow. Acknowledged 26 March 1856 and recorded 29 March 1856.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB70:541-543 26 March 1856
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick to Andrew McDowell of same for $8,000, 145¼-acre tract held by George T. McDowell and John T. McDowell in Monroe Township beginning at a Hickory tree on the southeast side of the Old Stage Road as a corner of Aaron Gulicks farm, thence along the line of said Gulick as by courses of a survey made by Dean Britton April 1848 (1) S52'10"E 46 chains to a stake, thence (2) by a survey of the date by A.J. Disbrow N38'35"E (N38'25E) 30 chains to the line of John T. McDowell, and thence along his line and the line of J.O. Owen according to said Survey of 1848, (3) N53'40"W 50 chains to the center of said Stage Road, thence (4) S39'45"W 15 chains 62 links, (5) S17'20"W 16 chains 33 links to the beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: A.J. Disbrow. Acknowledged 24 January 1859 and recorded 2 April 1859.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB80:100-101 24 January 1859
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick to Rachel McDowell (widow of George T. McDowell), Mary A. McDowell, Elizabeth G. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell and Samuel Applegate and wife Agnes part of the real estate of George T. McDowell and partly his being two tracts in Monroe and South Brunswick.
First 83-acre tract in South Brunswick: On the Westerly side of the Old Stage Road beginning said Stage road at a corner of Andrew McDowells said stake being two chains & 42 links northerly from a Hickory tree a corner of Aaron Gulicks farm, thence by a survey by Dean Britton in April 1848 along Andrew McDowells line (1) N52'15"W 33 chains 71 links to his corner, thence (2) N2'15"E 5 chains 62 links to a corner of David Gulicks farm (formerly), thence along the same (3) N37'49"E 22 chains 58 links, thence (4) S52E 33 chains 98 links to the center of said Stage road, thence (5) along the same S39'45"W 15 chains 62 links, thence (6) S17'20"W 13 chains 91 links to the beginning.
Second 54¼-acre tract in Monroe: Beginning at a stake on Bass' line as the Easterly corner of said land Known and Scobeys corner, thence by survey as aforesaid 1848 (1) S38'5"W 30 chains 29 links, thence (2) N52'10"W 18 chains to the division line now [Evans], thence along the same as surveyed at this date by A.J. Disbrow (3) N38'35"E 30 chains to Bass line, thence along the same (as by survey of 1848), (4) S53'40"E 18 chains to beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: A.J. Disbrow. Acknowledged 24 January 1859 and recorded 2 April 1859.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB80:102-103 24 January 1859
Rachel McDowell (widow), Mary A. McDowell, Elizabeth G. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell, and Samuel Applegate and Agnes his wife, all heirs of George T. McDowell, to John T. McDowell being part of the real estate of George T. McDowell and John T. McDowell in Monroe Township and part of the Homestead Farm of said McDowells 145¼-acre tract beginning at a Hickory tree on the southeast side of the Old Stage Road and corner of Aaron Gulicks farm, thence along the line of said Gulick as by courses of a survey made by Dean Britton in April 1848 (1) S52'10"E 46 chains to a stake, thence (2) by a survey of this date by A.J. Disbrow N38'35"E 30 chains to the line of John T. McDowells land, thence along his line and the line of J.V. Owens, according to said survey of 1848, (3) N53'40"W 50 chains to the center of said stage road, thence (4) S39'45"W 15 chains 62 links, (5) S17'20"W 16 chains 33 links to the beginning. Signed: Rachel McDowell, Elizabeth McDowell, Mary A. McDowell, Susan C. McDowell, Samuel Applegate, Agnes G. Applegate. Witnesses: A.J. Disbrow, N. Booraim. Acknowledged 24 January 1859 and recorded 2 April 1859.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB80:103-105 24 January 1859
The following deed is reported in a typed and transcribed version of the original deed as being witnessed by George T. McDowell, but he is dead by 1849. We suspect that this is a mistranscription and it should be
George J. McDowell.
Ralph Stults & wife Hannah to William Voorhees. Witness: George T. McDowell. Acknowledged 30 January 1849 before Thos. D. McDowell and recorded 18 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:100-102 29 January 1849
George T. McDowell of South Brunswick, sometimes listed as a surveyor, appeared in the following road petitions from Middlesex Road Book AB.
Date - Location - Page Number
5 October 1822 - West Windsor - 191-192
6 January 1823 - South Amboy - 197-198
8 January 1823 - East Windsor - 204-205
31 March 1823 - East Windsor - 200-201
8 July 1823 - East Windsor - 204-205
21 July 1823 - North Brunswick - 205-206
20 October 1823 - South Amboy - 208-209
2 October 1824 - South Amboy - 211-213
2 July 1827 - South Amboy - 229-230
28 September 1827 - South Amboy - 228-229
28 March 1828 - South Amboy - 235-236
10 April 1828 - South Brunswick - 231-232
3 April 1829 - North Brunswick - 243-244
8 July 1829 - South Amboy - 246-247
30 December 1828 - West Windsor - 254-255
6 January 1830 - North Brunswick - 259-260
We turn now to the various estate records in which George is listed and begin with three early records.
Will of James Gulick dated 5 October 1811 and probated 10 December 1811. Wife: Elizabeth. Children: David, Moses, Aaron, Rachel, Isuk, & James. Lot of ground that William Stults now lives on joining Jacob Snediker to be sold. Executors: Elizabeth Gulick, Aaron Gulick. Witnesses: Peter Vanderhoef, James Selover, George McDowell. Proved by George McDowell 10 December 1811.
MiddlesexWBA:453-455 5 October 1811
Will of Reune Runyon dated 21 October 1811 and probated 10 December 1811. Witnesses: Peter Vander hoof, Jane Selover, George McDowell.
Wills of Middlesex County, N.J. 1804-1813 by Ompoge Chapter, DAR, 1941, Page 449
Administration Bond of Catharine Rue and Aaron Gulick with sureties George T. McDowell and John Van Dyke for William M. Rue deceased. dated 9 November 1824.[KM Abstract]
Beginning in 1825, George is involved in the estate of Reuben Van Pelt.
Administration Bond of Alche Van Pelt, John R. Van Pelt & Arthur Van Pelt with sureties Richard Selover & George T. McDowell for Reuben Van Pelt deceased dated 9 August 1825.[KM Abstract]
John R. Van Pelt, heir of Reuben Van Pelt who died intestate, petitions to divide lands. Children and heirs: John R. Van Pelt, Gilbert Van Pelt, Arthur Van Pelt, Reuben Van Pelt, Isaac Van Pelt, Jane wife of George A. McDowell, Margaret wife of Peter H. Stults, Getty wife of John Wycoff, Sarah Van Pelt and Letty Van Pelt. Ordered that George McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo be commissioners to divide the land.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCB:351 September Term 1825
George T. McDowell et al. Commissioners of Reuben Van Pelt } Report of indivisabilty and order to sell.
MiddlesexOCB:376 December Term 1825
Report of George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners to sell real estate of Rueben Van Pelt deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: 14 March 1826
George T. McDowell, Baniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo of South Brunswick, Commissioners of Reuben Van Pelt deceased, to Benjamin Petty. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: David Mercereau, Aaron Gulick. Acknowledged 1 April 1826 and recorded 2 April 1827.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB19:228-230 1 April 1826
Arthur Van Pelt & wife Elizabeth to George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo, & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners of Reuben Van Pelt. Signed: Arthur Van Pelt, Elizabeth Van Pelt Witnesses: David Mercereau, Aaron Gulick. Acknowledged 1 April 1826 and recorded 3 April 1826.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages12:598 1 April 1826
Gilbert Van Pelt, heir of Reuben Van Pelt, quit claims all right to estate of Reuben Van Pelt deceased to John R. Van Pelt, Arthur Van Pelt, Isaac Van Pelt, Jane wife of George A. McDowell, Margaret wife of Peter Stults, Sarah Van Pelt, Letty Van Pelt, Reuben Van Pelt & Getty wife of John Wykoff. Acknowledged 1 April 1826 and recorded 3 April 1826.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB18:275 1 April 1826
Arthur Van Pelt & wife Elizabeth to George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners of Reuben Van Pelt. Signed: Arthur Van Pelt, Elizabeth Van Pelt Witnesses: R. McChesney, Aaron Gulick. Acknowledged 1 April 1828 and recorded 5 April 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:208 1 April 1829
Benjamin Petty & wife to Amy Smith. Tract conveyed to Benjamin Petty by George T. McDowell, Daniel I. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo dated 1 April 1820 in MiddlesexDB19:228.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:201 28 January 1832
George T. McDowell, Danial J. Barricklo, & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners of Reuben Van Pelt deceased, to Peter Stultz. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: David Mercereau, Aaron Gulick. Acknowledged 1 April 1826 and recorded 5 April 1826.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB18:291-293 1 April 1826
George T. McDowell, Daniel I. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners to sell real estate of Reuben Van Pelt, to Jacob Rappleyea. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: David Mercereau, Aaron Gulick. Acknowledged 1 April 1826 and recorded 24 June 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:535-537 1 April 1826
Jacob Rappleyea to Nicholas Booraim & Nicholas Rappleyea. Tract conveyed by Commissioners George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo to sell real estate of Reuben Van Pelt in MiddlesexDB30:535. Signed: Jacob Rappleyear. Witness: Jos. Ford. Acknowledged 6 September 1836 and recorded 6 September 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:272 5 September 1836
Beginning in 1826, George participated in the estate of Abraham G. Snediker although he witnessed the Will in 1818.
Will of Abraham Snedeker dated 9 April 1818 and probated 11 November 1823. Witnesses: Garret Snedeker, Isaac Selover, George McDowell.[KM Abstract]
Petition of Cornelius G. Snedeker, heir of Abraham G. Snedeker deceased to divide lands to Cornelius G. Snecker, Getty S. Snedeker, Martha D. Snedeker and Abijah Snedeker a minor. Land cannot be divided by them since Abijah is a minor and therefore George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo and William R. Barricko appointed Commissioners to do the division.[KM Abstract]
December Term 1826
Report of George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners of real estate of Garret Snedeker deceased which was devised to him by Abraham G. Snediker. Tracts sold at house of Sarah Disbrow to Albert Ayers, Peter Stults, Cornelius G. Snedeker, Jacob Stults, Garrett S. Davison, & John Davison.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCC:134 11 September 1827
George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo Commissioners of Abraham G. Snediker to John Davison. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: R. McChesney, William Lytle. Acknowledged 1 October 1827 and recorded 20 May 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB20:261-263 1 October 1827
George T. McDowell, Daniel Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners of Will of Abraham G. Snedeker deceased, and to make sale of real estate of son Garret Snediker late of Middlesex, to Peter Stults. Signed by commissioners. Witnesses: R. McChesney, William Lytle. Acknowledged 1 October 1827 and recorded 23 October 1827.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB19:617-619 1 October 1827
George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners to sell real estate of Garret Snediker, son, via Will of Abraham G. Snedkiker, to Albert Ayers. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: R. McChesney, William Lyth. Acknowledged 1 October 1827 and recorded 6 April 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB21:102 1 October 1827
Albert Ayres & wife Lydia to George T. McDowell, Daniel I. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo, Commissioners of Abraham G. Snediker deceased. Signed: Albert Ayres, Lydia Ayres. Witnesses: R. McChesney, William Lytle. Acknowledged 1 October 1827 and registered 5 October 1827.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:147-148 1 October 1827
John Stults & wife Margaret to Isaac G. Snediker. Land of Abraham Snediker granted by Commissioners George T. McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo & William R. Barricklo.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:583-584 4 June 1831
George participates in the estate of Jasper Farmer beginning in 1832.
Peter P. Mesereau, George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer of North Brunswick, to Christeon R. Van Nortwick. Signed by Executors. Witness: N. Booraim. Acknowledged 13 July 1831 and recorded 13 July 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:564-565 13 July 1831
Peter P. Mesereau, George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer of North Brunswick, to Arnold Farmer. Signed by Executors. Witness: N. Booraim. Acknowledged 20 September 1831 and recorded 7 January 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:393-395 20 September 1831
Peter P. Mesereau, George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer of North Brunswick, to George F. VanDeveer. Signed by Executors. Witness: N. Booraim. Acknowledged 20 September 1831 and recorded 7 January 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:395-396 20 September 1831
Peter P. Mesereau, George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer of North Brunswick, to John Thompson. Signed by Executors. Witness: N. Booraim. Acknowledged 20 September 1831 and recorded 6 December 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:606-607 20 September 1831
All persons concerned may take notice that these Subscribers Executors of Jasper Farmer Deceased intends to exhibit their final accounts to the Judges of this Orphans Court for this County of Middlesex in the Term of September next ensuing for Settlement and allowance the same being first audited and stated by the Surrogate. Dated 3rd July 1832
George T. McDowell
Peter P. Measeroll } Executors
Account of Peter P. Mesereau & George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer deceased. Dated 15 September 1832.[KM Abstract]
Peter P. Mesereau/Messeroll & George T. McDowell Executors of Jasper Farmer Deceased } Settlement of accounts. Like Decree in all things.
MiddlesexOC:203 September Term 1832
Peter P. Messeroll, George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer deceased, to Abraham Bordine. Signed by Executors. Witness: N. Booraim. Acknowledged 24 September 1831 and recorded 24 September 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:729-730 20 September 1831
Peter P. Messeroll & George T. McDowell, Executors of Jasper Farmer deceased, to Peter Buckalew. Signed by Executors. Acknowledged 20 September 1831 and recorded 23 December 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:637-638 20 September 1831
Cornelius Bordine to Samuel Metler & Wilson Metler. Sold to Abraham Bordine 20 September 1831 by Peter P. Measaroll & George T. McDowell Executors of Jasper Farmer deceased. Acknowledged 1 September 1836 and recorded 26 September 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:101-103 22 June 1836
Starting in 1836, George is involved in the estates of Isaac Scudder, Abigail Scudder, and son William Scudder.
By petition of William Scudder, Court directs division of Isaac Scudder deceased real estate with appointment of William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell as Commissioners.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC:407 March Term 1836
Court orders division of land of William Scudder deceased and appoints Commissioners William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:452
Court appoints William Gulick, John C. Schenck and George T. McDowell Commissioners to divide real estate of Abigail Scudder deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC:413 Special Term 6 April 1836
Commissioners: William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell. Report of division of real estate of Isaac Scudder dated 11 July 1836 and filed 16 August 1836.[KM Abstract]
Oath of Commissioners William Gulick, John C. Schenck, & George T. McDowell to partition land of William Scudder. Dated 26 September 1836.[KM Abstract]
Commissioners William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell report that real estate of William Scudder cannot be partitioned without prejudice. September 1836.[KM Abstract]
Commissioners William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell. Report of sale of real estate of William Scudder deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: 18 December 1836
Commissionrs William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, Report of sell of real estate of Isaac Scudder at Orphans Court December Term 1836.[KM Abstract]
Commissioners William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell report confirmed and order made to convey deeds.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:466 20 December 1836
William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, Commissioners to divide real estate of Isaac Scudder deceased to William Scudder. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: Jas S. Green, Eli F. Cooley. Acknowledged 30 March 1837 and recorded 27 June 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:362-364 30 March 1837
William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, Commissioners to divide real estate of William Scudder deceased to William Scudder, minor son with James Scudder his brother. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: Jas S. Green, Eli F. Cooley. Acknowledged 30 March 1837 and recorded 27 June 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:364-366 30 March 1837
William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell Commissioners of William Scudder, son of Isaac Scudder, deceased to Joseph Grover. Land descended to James Scudder & William Scudder who were infants. Signed by Commissioners. Acknowledged 30 March 1837 and recorded 14 February 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:508-510 30 March 1837
William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell Commissioners of Isaac Scudder deceased to Joseph Grover. Signed by Commissioners. Acknowledged 30 March 1837 and recorded 14 February 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:510-512 30 March 1837
William Scudder to William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, Commissioners to divide real estate of William Scudder. Acknowledged 12 April 1837 and recorded 4 September 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:517-518 1 April 1837
William Scudder to The Board of Chosen Freeholders of Middlesex County. Tract set off by William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell Commissioners to divide real estate of Abigail Scudder deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:416 1 May 1837
William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, Commissioners to divide real estate of Isaac Scudder deceased to William Scudder. Signed by Commissioners. Witnesses: Jas S. Green, Eli F. Cooley. Acknowledged 30 March 1837 and recorded 27 June 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:359-362 30 March 1839
William A Gulick & wife to John Davison & Elias Griggs. Being Lot No. 6 belonging to heirs of Isaac Scudder and Abigail Scudder (formerly Abigail Wetherill) daughter of John Wetherill deceased by Commissioners William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, said lot being assigned to Sarah V.D. Scudder wife of said William A. Gulick. Signed: William A. Gulick. Acknowledged 14 September 1839 and recorded 18 October 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:563-564 14 September 1839
Garret P. Voorhees & wife Cornelia of South Brunswick to John J. Davison of same & Ferdinand S. Schenck of Franklin Township Somerset County. Tract purchased of William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell Commissioners to sell real estate of Isaac Scudder. Acknowledged 2 May 1842 and recorded 9 June 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB38:400-401 2 May 1842
Cornelius C. Cruser to William Gulick, John C. Schenck & George T. McDowell, Commissioners to divid the real estate of William Scudder deceased. Acknowledged 25 April 1843 and recorded 25 April 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:663-664 25 April 1843
In the matter of the application of Ellen Cruiser late Ellen Scudder of South Brunswick for appointment of a Commissioner in place of William Gulick, now incapacitated by old age, to take charge of dower. At March Term 1836, William Gulick (now incapacitated), John C. Schenck (now dead) & George T. McDowell (now dead) appointed Commissioners to divide real estate of Isaac Scudder, a portion of which belonged to William Scudder deceased. James Scudder appointed to replace William Gulick as Trustee.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: April Term 1858
In late 1840, George served as a Commissioner to divide the real estate of George Wetherill and to set off and allot the Dower of his wife Sarah.
Dower of Sarah Wetherill, widow. Commisioners appointed George T. McDowell, David B. Applegate & John Davison.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:199 September Term 1840
We George T. McDowell, David B. Applegate and John W. Davison, Commissioners above named do severally swear that we and each of us will make a fair and just partition of the real Estate in the above appointment directed without partiality, favour or affection & perform the trust and duties and services required of us by law. Signed by Commissioners.
MiddlesexDivision/Partition2:495 22 October 1840
Real Estate of George Wetherill. Commissioners George T. McDowell, D. B. Applegate & John W. Davision report.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDivision/Partition2:497 10 December 1840
Dower of Sarah Wetherill, widow of George Wetherill. Report of Commissioners: George T. McDowell, David B. Applegate & John Davison. Signed by Commissioners.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:208-209 10 December 1840
George was an executor of the Will of John Van Pelt in 1841.
Michael Van Derhoof & George T. McDowell, Executors of John Van Pelt, to Abraham Selover. Signed: George T. McDowell, Michael Van Derhoof. Witnesses: Thomas McDowell, Rachel McDowell. Acknowledged 2 May 1833 and recorded 10 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:112 2 May 1833
Abraham Selover & wife Maria Antoinette to Exrs of John Van Pelt deceased. Witnesses: Thomas McDowell, Rachel McDowell. Acknowledged 2 May 1833 and recorded 6 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:422-423 2 May 1833
All persons concerned may take notice, that the subscribers, executors of John Van Pelt deceased, intend to exhibit their final account to the Judges of the Orphans Court for the County of Middlesex in the term of March next ensuring for settlement and allowances the same being first audited and stated by the surrogate. Dated 1st January 1841.
Michael Van Derhoof
George T. McDowell Executors
George T. McDowell and Michael Van Derhoof Exrs of John Van Pelt deceased } The like decree in all things. [Settlement Account and allowances approved]
MiddlesexOCE:215 March Term 1841
In December 1842, he was an assignee of Albert Griggs who died shortly afterwards.
Albert Griggs of South Brunswick to George T. McDowell & Daniel P. Burk to secure his creditors with inventory annexed. Witnesses: Jas G. McDowell, Jos F. Randolph. Recorded 16 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
List of Creditors
MiddlesexDB37:673-675 16 December 1842
George T. McDowell & Daniel P. Bush, Assignees of Albert Griggs, with sureties John T. McDowell and Peter Selover to make list of debts and claims against estate dated 16 Junuary 1843.[KM Abstract]
Inventory & valuation of estate of Albert Griggs assigned to George T. McDowell & Daniel P. Bush for benefit of Cuseitors A. Farmer. Sworn to by assignees. Signed: George T. McDowell, Daniel P. Bush.[KM abstract]
16 January 1843
Inventory of Estate of Albert Griggs assigned to George T. McDowell and Daniel P. Burk.
A farm in the township of South Brunswick adjoining lands of
John A. McDowell, John L. Griggs, William Snediker, Charles Lanning & David P. Burk containing one hundred and thirty one acres – $3,000
To the Executors of John Van Pelt decd George T. McDowell & Michael Vanderburg – $290.69
George T. McDowell – $6.58
MiddlesexDB37:674-675
George T. McDowell & Daniel P. Bush, assignees of Albert Gibbs in deed dated 16 September 1842, to Richard Wheatley. 10-acre tract beginning at the northeasterly corner of Charles Lannings land in the center of the Pigeon Swamp Road, thence along the said Charles Lanning line N54'40"W 13 chains 20 links to another corner of the said Charles Lanning in the line of William Snedekers land, thence along his line N43'20"E 8 chains 10 links to a stake, thence S54'40"E 11 chains 90 links to a stake standing in the center of the aforesaid Pigeon Swamp Road, thence along the said road S32'40"W 8 chains 5 links to the beginning. Signed: George T. McDowell, Daniel P. Bush. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 5 April 1845 and recorded 15 September 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:576-577 1 April 1845
George appeared on the following ledger or account records.
30 June 1809 By cash paid George McDowell a/c No 2 – $20.65½
3 April 1810 By cash paid George McDowell on note No 8 – $98.16
10 June 1813, Account of James Thompson administrator of William Thompson deceased
9 August 1825 No. 2 By cash paid Richard Selover & George T. McDowell as appraisers – $4.00
27 September 1826, Account of John R. Van Pelt & Arthur Van Pelt administrators of Reuben Van Pelt deceased
30 April 1832 By cash paid George T. McDowell his fees as assessor No 37 – $70.15
15 March 1833, Account Staats Van Deursen and Reuben Griggs Executors of Daniel J. Barrichklo
16 March 1835 By cash paid George T. McDowell in full for cash lent and interest – No 31 – $21.40
21 June 1836, Account of
John T. McDowell administrator of John VanDyke deceased
21 December 1835 By cash paid George T. McDowell tax for clearing Pigeon Swamp No 19 – $8.60
16 June 1836, Account of Staats Van Deursen and Peter Stults administrators of William Stults deceased
25 August 1840 For cash paid George T. McDowell one of the ditch Managers per appmt No 4 – $10.60
4 October 1844, Account of
John T. McDowell and Allison Dean Executors of Richard Stutphen deceased
Vincent Barkelew & wife Mary to Joseph W. Taylor & Stephen Henry Barkelew, his inventory. Acknowledged 31 January 1842. Acknowledged 14 December 1842 and recorded 10 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
John &
G.T. McDowell $3.00 11 Meat casts
Note in favor of: McDowell & Snediker Sepr 6th 1841 $57.82
MiddlesexDB36:577 and MiddlesexDB37:642 27 January 1842
James G. McDowell
James G. McDowell [1810 - 23 April 1870
BRAN/FG/Mortality Census South Brunswick, Middlesex County NJ, Asthma] married Catherine "Kitty" Amelia Freeman [1811 - 1863
BRAN/FG] on 23 January 1839 in Middlesex County NJ. Their ages in the census records don't match with their cemetery records. They had the following children.
Rachel Anna McDowell [9 July 1839 - 3 June 1911
BRAN/FG] married David Vanderhoef [30 April 1824 - 29 April 1913
BRAN/FG] on 17 December 1873 in Monroe, Middlesex County NJ.
Gertrude F. McDowell [17 March 1841 - 22 March 1915
BRAN/FG] married Lowrey A. Rue [October 1847 - 17 March 1916
BRAN/FG] in 1870
Susan Clark McDowell[26 February 1842 - 25 July 1922] married Edward Manning [2 November 1839 - 23 December 1919
BRAN/FG] in 1871.
Mary McDowell [3 December 1845 - c1925] never married.
Ella Voorhees McDowell [c1848 - 1921
BRAN/FG] never married
George T. McDowell [4 October 1852 - 29 June 1930
COLO/FG] married Sarah Mariah MNU [1848 - 10 December 1931
COLO/FG] in 1872.
They appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
North Brunswick
James G. Dowell - 34 M - Surrogate - NJ
Cath - 30 F - NJ
Anna - 10 F - NJ
Gertrude - 8 F - NJ
Susan - 7 F - NJ
Mary - 4 F - NJ
Ella - 2 F - NJ
Hannah Franklin - 54 F B - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
New Brunswick, PO New Brunswick
James McDowell - 45 M - Atty at Law - NJ
Catharin - 39 F - NJ
Anna - 19 F - NJ
Gertrude - 17 F - NJ
Susan - 15 - NJ
Mary - 13 F - NJ
Ella - 11 F - NJ
George - 9 M - NJ
James and Catherine filed a quit claim deed in 1849.
James G. McDowell and wife Catherine A. of New Brunswick Middlesex County for $1 quit claim to Andrew McDowell of South Brunswick to 109-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at the Hickory tree standing on the Easterly side of the stage road and a corner of Aaron Gulicks land (1) N17'20"E 2 chains & 42 links along said road, thence (2) N52¼W 33 chains & 71 links to a stone, thence (3) N2¼E 5 chains and 62 links to a stump and corner of the the heirs of Daniel Gulick decd, thence (4) N71'41"W 43 chains along the line of the aforesaid heirs of Daniel Gulick decd to their corner, thence (5) S37'49"W 5 chains more or less to a corner of Richard Selovers land, thence (6) S51½E 80 chains & 45 links to the middle of the aforesaid State road, thence (7) N26'20"E 13 chains and 77 links to the beginning, part of Land of which George T. McDowell died seized. Signed: James G. McDowell, Catherine A. McDowell. Acknowledged 13 September 1849 with feme covert. Recorded 13 September 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB50:39-40 13 September 1849
James G. McDowell appeared numerous times in the late 1840s as an officer of the Middlesex County Court including serving as a clerk, as the Surrogate within the court, and as the Surrogate on Wills. We separate out these three tasks in the following table.
Table: James G. McDowell, Officer of the Court.
Clerk
Date - Date Filed
9 December 1846 - 18 March 1847
22 June 1847 - 22 September 1847 (Surrogate)
June 1847 - 28 July 1847
September 1847 - [blank]
16 December 1847 - 16 December 1847 MiddlesexOCF:202
17 December 1847 - 17 December 1847 MiddlesexOCF:201
29 December 1847 - 21 March 1848 (Surrogate)
14 March 1848 - 14 March 1848
26 September 1849 - 18 December 1849
3 October 1849 - 18 December 1849
December 1849 - [blank]
13 December 1849 - 13 December 1849 MiddlesexOCF:360-361
18 December 1849 - 19 March 1850
Court Surrogate
Date - Date Filed
24 November 1846 - 27 November 1846 MiddlesexLAB:[not visible]
1 December 1846 - 1 December 1846 MiddlesexLAB:[not visible]
2 December 1846 - 2 December 1846 MiddlesexLAB:[not visible]
1 January 1847 - 1 January 1847 MiddlesexLAB:[not visible]
13 January 1847 - 13 January 1847 MiddlesexLAC:1
20 January 1847 - 20 January 1847 MiddlesexLAC:1
8 February 1847 - 8 February 1847 MiddlesexLAC:1
12 February 1847 - 12 February 1847
2 March 1847 - 2 March 1847
6 April 1847 - 6 April 1847
15 April 1847 - 6 September 1847
2 June 1847 - 2 June 1847
15 June 1847 - 15 June 1847
1 November 1847 - 1 December 1847
21 December 1847 - 21 December 1847 MiddlesexLAC:16
24 December 1847 - 24 December 1847 MiddlesexLAC:16
4 January 1848 - 5 January 1848
25 January 1848 - 25 January 1848 MiddlesexLAC:17
4 February 1848 - 4 February 1848 MiddlesexLAC:17
11 February 1848 - 11 February 1848 MiddlesexLAC:17
26 February 1848 - 14 March 1848
15 March 1848 - 15 March 1848
30 March 1848 - 31 March 1848
22 May 1848 - [blank]
22 May 1848 - [blank]
19 June 1848 - 19 June 1848
21 June 1848 - 21 June 1848
19 September 1848 - 19 September 1848 MiddlesexLAC:26
27 September 1848 - 27 September 1848 MiddlesexLAC:26
28 September 1848 - 28 September 1848 MiddlesexLAC:26
11 October 1848 - 11 October 1848
16 October 1848 - 16 October 1848 MiddlesexLAC:27
18 October 1848 - 8 November 1848 MiddlesexDB48:242
19 October 1848 - 19 October 1848 MiddlesexLAC:27
11 November 1848 - 11 November 1848 MiddlesexLAC:27
29 November 1848 - 11 December 1848
13 December 1848 - 13 December 1848 MiddlesexLAC:28
19 December 1848 - 19 December 1848 MiddlesexLAC:29
20 December 1848 - 20 December 1848 MiddlesexLAC:28
27 December 1848 - 27 December 1848 MiddlesexLAC:29
6 February 1849 - 6 February 1849 MiddlesexLAC:30
13 February 1849 - 13 February 1849 MiddlesexLAC:30
15 February 1849 - 15 February 1849 MiddlesexLAC:30
1 March 1849 - 1 March 1849
28 March 1849 - 28 March 1849 MiddlesexLAC:32
31 March 1849 - 31 March 1849 MiddlesexLAC:31
4 April 1849 - 4 April 1849 MiddlesexLAC:31
20 April 1849 - 20 April 1849 MiddlesexLAC:31
10 May 1849 - 10 May 1849 MiddlesexLAC:32
22 May 1849 - [blank]
24 May 1849 - 24 May 1849 MiddlesexDB49:255-256
31 May 1849 - 31 May 1849 MiddlesexLAC:32
12 June 1849 - 12 June 1849 Middlesex:LAC:33
15 June 1849 - 15 June 1849 MiddlesexLAC:33
19 June 1849 - 19 June 1849 MiddlesexLAC:33-35
[blank] - 20 June 1849
25 June 1849 - 25 June 1849 MiddlesexLAC:35
26 June 1849 - 26 June 1849 MiddlesexLAC:36
29 June 1849 - 17 September 1849 MiddlesexDB52:186-187
3 July 1849 - 3 July 1849 MiddlesexLAC:36
5 July 1849 - 5 July 1849 MiddlesexLAC:37
16 July 1849 - 16 July 1849 MiddlesexLAC:37
20 July 1849 - 20 July 1849 MiddlesexLAC:38
31 July 1849 - 31 July 1849 MiddlesexLAC:38
4 August 1849 - 4 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:38
11 August 1849 - 11 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:39
11 August 1849 - [blank]
14 August 1849 - 14 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:39-40
17 August 1849 - 17 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:40
21 August 1849 - 21 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:40
23 August 1849 - 23 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:41
27 August 1849 - 27 August 1849 MiddlesexLAC:41
6 September 1849 - 6 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:42
10 September 1849 - 10 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:42
12 September 1849 - 12 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:42
14 September 1849 - 14 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:43
18 September 1849 - 18 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:43
25 September 1849 - 25 September 1849
26 September 1849 - 26 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:46
28 September 1849 - 28 September 1849 MiddlesexLAC:46
3 October 1849 - 3 October 1849
3 October 1849 - 3 October 1849 MiddlesexLAC:47
8 October 1849 - 8 October 1849 MiddlesexLAC:47
13 October 1849 - 13 October 1849 MiddlesexLAC:47
29 October 1849 - 29 October 1849
20 December 1849 - 20 December 1849
28 December 1849 - 28 December 1849
Wills Surrogate
Will Date - Probate Date
30 May 1843 - 30 December 1846 MiddlesexWBD:624-625
[blank] - 9 January 1847 MiddlesexWBD:625
21 November 1846 - 5 February 1847 MiddlesexWBD:632
6 September 1845 - 16 March 1847 MiddlesexWBE:1
[blank] - 29 March 1847 MiddlesexWBE:4-5
[blank] - 3 April 1847 MiddlesexWBE:6-9
4 October 1842 - 19 April 1847 MiddlesexWBE:10-12
30 October 1846 - 20 April 1847 MiddlesexWBE:12-14
14 February 1839 - 29 April 1847 MiddlesexWBE:14-15
7 April 1847 - 8 May 1847 MiddlesexWBE:15-17
28 April 1847 - 2 June 1847 MiddlesexWBE:17-19
5 October 1843 - 19 June 1847 MiddlesexWBE:19-21
20 March 1847 - 20 July 1847 MiddlesexWBE:21-22
18 December 1845 - 20 July 1847 MiddlesexWBE:22-24
19 June 1846 - 26 July 1847 MiddlesexWBE:24-26
[blank] - 7 August 1847 MiddlesexWBE:26-28
27 July 1847 - 16 August 1847 MiddlesexWBE:28-32
1847 - 18 August 1847 MiddlesexWBE:32-38
7 May 1847 - 11 September 1847 MiddlesexWBE:37-38
8 December 1843 - 4 October 1847 MiddlesexWBE:39-40
16 February 1847 - 1 December 1847 MiddlesexWBE:40-42
[blank] - 15 December 1847 MiddlesexWBE:43
13 February 1843 - 29 December 1847 MiddlesexWBE:44-46
25 December 1847 - 7 January 1848 MiddlesexWBE:46-48
7 March 1847 - 21 January 1848 MiddlesexWBE:48-49
28 August 1847 - 14 February 1848 MiddlesexWBE:50-51
30 December 1847 - 15 February 1848 MiddlesexWBE:51-52
8 January 1848 - 16 February 1848 MiddlesexWBE:53-54
1847 - 21 February 1848 MiddlesexWBE:55-56
5 January 1848 - 26 February 1848 MiddlesexWBE:57-58
11 November 1847 - 29 February 1848 MiddlesexWBE:58-61
29 January 1848 - 10 March 1848 MiddlesexWBE:61-62
15 February 48 - 14 March 1848 MiddlesexWBE:62-64
9 February 1848 - 14 March 1848 MiddlesexWBE:64-65
12 November 1842 - 25 March 1848 MiddlesexWBE:65-67
18 November 1847 - 1 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:67-68
17 February 1848 - 5 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:68-70
29 Janury 1848 - 11 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:70-72
2 September 1843 - 15 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:72-74
27 February 1843 - 22 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:74-76
22 June 1842 - 25 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:76-77
28 December 1846 - 26 April 1848 MiddlesexWBE:78-80
16 April 1848 - 1 May 1848 MiddlesexWBE:80-82
5 October 1843 - 4 May 1848 MiddlesexWBE:82-84
28 April 1848 - 6 June 1848 MiddlesexWBE:84-85
10 August 1843 - 13 June 1848 MiddlesexWBE:86-87
27 April 1848 - 21 June 1848 MiddlesexWBE:87-89
1 November 1845 - 21 June 1848 - MiddlesexWBE:89 52/639
16 May 1848 - 10 July 1848 MiddlesexWBE:90-92
25 October 1848 - 14 July 1848 MiddlesexWBE:92-95
21 June 1848 - 9 August 1848 MiddlesexWBE:95-96
14 April 1848 - 14 August 1848 MiddlesexWBE:97-100
29 July 1848 - 15 August 1848 MiddlesexWBE:100-102
20 June 1837 - 12 September 1848 MiddlesexWBE:102-104
12 September 1848 - 6 October 1848 MiddlesexWBE:104-105
7 September 1848 - 6 October 1848 MiddlesexWBE:105-107
13 October 1845 - 16 October 1848 MiddlesexWBE:108-110
27 April 1848 - 19 October 1848 MiddlesexWBE:110-111
19 March 1846 - 8 November 1848 MiddlesexWBE:112-113
12 January 1846 - 7 December 1848 MiddlesexWBE:114-115
26 October 1848 - 9 December 1848 MiddlesexWBE:116-117
4 November 1848 - 12 December 1848 MiddlesexWBE:117-119
13 October 1836 - 28 December 1848 MiddlesexWBE:120-122
17 August 1844 - 2 January 1849 MiddlesexWBE:122-124
13 October 1848 - 4 January 1849 MiddlesexWBE:124-125
18 December 1846 - 17 January 1849 MiddlesexWBE:126-127
6 September 1848 - 6 February 1849 MiddlesexWBE:128
[blank] - 7 February 1849 MiddlesexWBE:130-132
12 July 1848 - 22 February 1849 MiddlesexWBE:132-134
21 May 1844 - 23 February 1849 MiddlesexWBE:135-136
12 November 1847 - 24 February 1849 MiddlesexWBE:136-137
30 December 1848 - 13 March 1849 MiddlesexWBE:138-140
10 September 1847 - 11 April 1849 MiddlesexWBE:140-142
16 March 1849 - 3 April 1849 MiddlesexWBE:142-144
[blank] - 9 March 1849 MiddlesexWBE:144
14 June 1847 - 5 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:145-147
13 December 1848 - 8 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:147-149
31 March 1849 - 19 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:149-151
20 March 1849 - 28 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:151-152
4 November 1848 - 29 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:153-154
29 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:154
22 April 1848 - 29 May 1849 MiddlesexWBE:155
27 September 1848 - 5 June 1849 MiddlesexWBE:155-158
24 May 1849 - 11 June 1849 MiddlesexWBE:159-160
7 September 1828 - 6 July 1849 MiddlesexWBE:160-162
7 September 1848 - 8 August 1849 MiddlesexWBE:162-164
9 June 1849 - 13 August 1849 MiddlesexWBE:164-166
21 September 1843 - 16 Aug 1849 MiddlesexWBE:166-168
29 February 1848 - 3 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:168-169
14 July 1849 - 4 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:170-171
[blank] - 7 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:172-173
20 September 1836 - 11 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:173-175
14 November 1845 - 22 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:176-178
18 April 1846 - 27 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:178
18 April 1846 - 27 September 1849 MiddlesexWBE:180-183
27 March 1848 - 5 October 1849 MiddlesexWBE:183-185
8 September 1849 - 8 October 1849 MiddlesexWBE:186-187
10 January 1848 - 1 November 1849 MiddlesexWBE:187-190
11 June 1846 - 1 November 1849 MiddlesexWBE:191-193
25 October 1840 - 5 November 1849 MiddlesexWBE:193-195
21 September 1849 - 24 November 1849 MiddlesexWBE:196-197
10 May 1842 - 26 November 1849 MiddlesexWBE:197-199
19 September 1849 - 10 December 1849 MiddlesexWBE:199-200
22 September 1849 - 7 January 1850 MiddlesexWBE:201-203
12 July 1849 - 10 January 1850 MiddlesexWBE:203-204
James appeared in several ledger or accounts listings.
31 May 1842 James G. McDowell Book acct – $10.50
6 September 1842, Account of Henry Vroom and William Dunham Adminstrators of Peter Vroom amount due 20 November 1841
Joseph Moss and wife Elizabeth to Daniel Culbert. Witness: James G. McDowell. Recorded 29 January 1847.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:563 28 January 1847
2 July 1847 By cash pd James McDowell Surrogate – $11.00
25 April 1860, Account of Johannah & John Nelson Administrators of William Nelson
20 December 1849 By cash paid J.G. McDowell No. 1 – $8.31
12 January 1850 By cash paid James G. McDowell No. 3 – $2.50
To James G. McDowell Esqr Surrogate of the County of Middlesex
I, Margaret Schmidt, widow of John Adam Schmidt who died Intestate, being entitled to have administration of his effects, do hereby for certain reasons, me therefore moving, renounce my aforesaid right of administration. Witness my Hand this fourth day of September, one thousand eight hundred & forty nine.
Margaret (x her mark) Schmidt
Witness present Stephen H. Barkelust
4 January 1851 Preferred claim pd James G. McDowell surrogate No. 4 – $20.01
May 1852, Account of Frederick Stults Administrator of John S. Pierson due on 18 April 1852
James G. McDowell Counsel fee – $10.00
Account of Sales reported by John W. Davison, Anthony Applegate and
George McDowell Commissioners appointed by the Orphans Court of the County of Middlesex to sell the real estate of James Mount deceased with the necessary costs and expenses attending the same.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC:[None] January Term 1853
Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell [28 February 1816 - 9 January 1900
WASH/FG] married Jane Louisa Martin [3 September 1820 - 6 April 1876], the daughter of Samuel Martin and Mary Willet, on 8 June 1837. They had the following children.
George Henry McDowell [15 March 1838 - 1859
WASH/FG]
Julia Louise McDowell [30 November 1839 - 1 August 1862] married a Thompson
Emeline A. McDowell [18 January 1841 - 1921
BURL/FG] married Benjamin Franklin Hart [1836 - 1906
BURL/FG] in 1864.
John Thomas McDowell [7 July 1842 - 29 October 1874
WASH/FG] married Sarah R. Bruse [c1860 - Unknown] on 3 July 1877 in Middlesex County.
Eugene Adison McDowell [2 August 1844 - 14 February 1893
WASH/FG] married Harriet Frances "Fanny" Reeves [1849 - 29 January 1917
ING/FG] in 1877.
Mary Agnes McDowell [28 July 1846 - Unknown] married Ephraim Jones [c1848 - Unknown] on 11 May 1881 in Carroll County IO.
Sarah Jane McDowell [5 November 1848 - 6 August 1943] married George Washington Hart [28 March 1834 - 1 September 1911] in 1875.
William Melbourne McDowell [22 November 1856 - 18 February 1941] married Fanny Davenport [10 April 1850 - 26 September 1898] on 19 May 1889 in New York City.
Thomas and Jane appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
North Brunswick
Thomas McDowell - 34 M - NJ
Jane L. - 30 F - NJ
George - 12 M - NJ
Julia - 11 F - NJ
Emeline - 9 F - NJ
John - 8 M - NJ
Eugene - 6 M - NJ
Mary - 4 F - NJ
Sarah - 2 F - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
Washington, PO South River
Thomas McDowell - 28? M - Land Speculator - Ireland
Jane L. - 40 F - NJ
Emeline L.A. - 19 F - NJ
John T. - 18 M - NJ
Mary A. - 14 F - NJ
Sarah J.M. - 12 F - NJ
Willie M. - 4 M - NJ
1870 Census Middlesex County NJ
East Brunswick, PO South River
Thomas McDowell - 54 M - NJ
Jane - 49 F - Keeps house - NJ
Mary - 23 F - NJ
Eugene - 25 M - Actor - NJ
Sarah - 21 F - NJ
William - 13 M - NJ
The following record is likely for this Thomas.
5 March 1835 By cash paid Thomas McDowell for schooling, bal. due No 29 – $6.63
21 June 1836, Account of
John T. McDowell administrator of John VanDyke deceased
Thomas and Jane sold the following land.
Thomas McDowell & wife Jane of Washington Township of North Brunswick to Joseph W. Taylor for $100. The one undivided half part of each of two certain building lots in Washington being same sold to Joseph W. Taylor & Thomas McDowell tenants in common by Peter G. [Obeit] & wife Betsey dated 20 April 1827. Lot No. 1: Beginning on the southeast side of Main Street at the westerly corner of Samuel Gor(ason) lot 2 running thence along said Gorslow line 1. S29½E 130 feet, thence along land of Peter Obeat & Jacob Eatons 2. S60W 45 feet & 6 inches, thence parallel to the northeasterly line of John [Naser] lot on which Frederick Stults now lives & distant from said line 4 feet that is to say leaving an alley 4 feet wide between John Nagers said lot the lot nearly conveyed which said alley the said Peter G. Obeit [ready] binds himself his heirs executors & administrators to the said Joseph W. Taylor & Thomas McDowell tenants in common to allow to remain open forever & not taken nor convey the same under the penalty of $500, 3. N29½W 130 feet to Main Street aforesaid, thence along Main Street, 4. N60E 45 feet & 6 inches to the beginning.
Lot No. 2: Beginning on the southeast side of Main Street at the westerly corner of John Nasers lot on which Frederick Stults now lives & running the __ along said Nasers line 1. S31½E 100 feet to another line of said John Naser, thence along said line 2. S60W 26 feet to Obeat Street, thence along Obeit Street 2. N31½W 100 feet to Main Street aforesaid, thence along Main Street 4. N60E 27 feet to the beginning. Signed: Thomas McDowell, Jane L. McDowell. Witness: F.F. Nardenburgh. Acknowledged 11 August 1837 and recorded 29 August 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB32:452-453 11 August 1837
Thomas and John J. Snedeker purchased land in 1846 and took out a mortgage.
Francis Smith of New York City & Nathaniel B. Holmes Executors of Joseph Voorhees deceased late of Schrewsbury Monmouth County to Thomas McDowell & John J. Snedeker both of Washington South__ for $900
Tract 1: 50 acres
Tract 2: 8 lots allotted to Phebe Wall.
Recorded 9 August 1847.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB45:381-383 15 July 1846
Thomas McDowell & John S. Snediker to Francis Smith and Nathaniel B. Holmes Executors of Joseph Voorhees for $500. Signed: Thomas McDowell, John S. Snedeker. Acknowledged by McDowell 7 August 1847 and recorded 9 August 1847.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:106 3 May 1847
Thomas appeared in the following ledger or account listing.
Thomas McDowell $51.73
MiddlesexDB36:577 1842
Thomas was paid as a witness in 1842.
Thomas McDowell was paid $2.00 as witness at December Term 1842 trial filed 28 April 1843.
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell [3 October 1819 (by calculation of 47 years, 6 months, 3 days) - 6 March 1867
BRAN] married Mary Ann L. Conover [1825 - 4 November 1883
BRAN/FG] They had the following children.
William Conover McDowell [27 July 1849 - 27 August 1849]
Edwin McDowell [1850 - 1923
BRAN/FG] apparently never married.
Catharine Conover McDowell [31 March 1854 - 13 December 1867
BRAN/FG]
Roswell L. McDowell [1856 - 1927
BRAN/FG] married Cornelia Applegate [1855 - 1926
BRAN/FG]
Cornelia B. McDowell [1858 - 18 February 1930
VAN/FG] married William S. Felter [1854 - 5 May 1891
VAN/FG] on 25 May 1886 in Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ.
Andrew and Mary appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick
Andrew McDowell - 31 M - Farmer - NJ
Mary Ann - 25 F - NJ
Catharine Conover - 66 F - NJ
John Cavil - 14 M - Ireland
John Parker - 25 M - Ireland
Carianda Dean - 17 F - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
Andrew McDowell - 41 M
Mary Ann - 35 F
Edwin - 9 M
Catharine C. - 6 F
Roswell L. - 4 M
Cornelia B. - 1 F
Isaiah Reeves - 14 M
1870 Census Middlesex County NJ
Monroe, PO Prospect Plains
Mary A. McDowell - 45 F - Keeping house - NJ
Edwin S. - 19 M - At home - NJ
Roswell L. - 13 M - At school - NJ
Cornelia B. - 11 F - At school - NJ
Susan Humphry - 21 F B - Domestic Servant - NJ
Joseph Humphry - 8/12 F B - NJ
1880 Census Middlesex County NJ
Cranberry
Mary L. McDowell - 55 F - NJ NJ NJ
Roswell L. - 23 M - son - NJ NJ NJ
Edward S. - 29 M - son - NJ NJ NJ
Cornelia B. - 21 F - daughter - NJ NJ NJ
It's likely that the following appraisal record belongs to this Andrew McDowell.
16 April 1850 To interest and principal received of Dick Gulick being the amount his note (by the hands of Andrew McDowell Appraised as desperate) – $27.10
20 May 1851, Account of Peter Cortelyon Executor of Samuel Gulick of Franklin Township Somerset County
The death date of Andrew and his relationship to other McDowells are found in the following petition.
To the Judge of the Orphan Court of the County of Middlesex
Your petitioner J.G. Symnes and
Mary A.L. McDowell of Middlesex County respectfully show that
John T. McDowell late of Middlesex County dec
d on thy his last Will and Testament having date the eleventh day of July A.D. eighteen hundred and sixty one, which Will was duly proved before the Surrogate of said County & recorded in his office in Book ** of Wills page 33 &C did give and bequeath & direct as follows:
I order and direct that seven hundred and seventy five Dollars be put at interest by my executor and that the said interest be paid annually to my nephew
Thomas McDowell son of my brother
George T. McDowell during his natural life, and that after his decease the said sum of seven hundred and seventy five Dollars together with the interest that may then be due thereon be paid to the children of the said
Thomas McDowell share and share alike - should the said
Thomas McDowell choose to interest the said sum of seven hundred and seventy five Dollars in real estate, then my said executor providing he shall approve thereof is hereby authorized so to interest the same in trust for the said
Thomas McDowell and in such case the said estate shall be for the use and support of the said
Thomas McDowell and after his decease the said estate shall go to the children of the said
Thomas McDowell share and share alike as will appear by reference to said Will.
And your petitioner shows that on and said Will said testator
John T. McDowell made and appointed
Andrew McDowell the sole executor thereof and that said
Andrew McDowell died on or about the sixth day of March A.D. eighteen hundred and sixty seven intestate, and that your petitioner Joseph G. Symnes and
Mary Ann L. McDowell were afterwards appointed administrators &C of said
Andrew McDowell.
That as such administrators they are delayed in making settlement of said
Andrews estate on consequence of there being no person to receive the monies held by them intestate which came to his hands in trust for
Thomas McDowell under the Will of
John T. McDowell aforesaid amounting to about seven hundred & seventy five Dollars.
That no administrator with the Will annexed of said
John T. McDowell estate has ever been appointed and there has not been appointed since the death of said
Andrew any trustee under said Will for
Thomas McDowell.
That said
Thomas McDowell is alive and has several children some of whom are not of age.
That your petitioners are ready to pay the seven hundred & seventy five Dollars yet held by said
Andrew on trust as of & in the benefit of said
Thomas & his children under said Will of
John T. McDowell as soon as some proper person shall be appointed & receive the same.
And they pray this Court that one
Samuel Applegate of Middlesex County may be appointed trustee for
Thomas McDowell & children under the Will of
John T. McDowell
Dated Feby 8
th 1869
Joseph G. Symnes
Mary Ann L. McDowell per J.G. Symnes } Admrs
In the matter of the petition of Joseph G. Symnes & Mary A.L. McDowell administrators of Andrew McDowell for the appointment of a Trustee 13537
MiddlesexOC:[Loose paper] 8 February 1869
The following documents appear in the Estate of Andrew McDowell, No. 13537.
Document 1
Middlesex County Orphans Court December Term 1867
In matter of application of Joseph G. Symnes and Mary Ann L. McDowell administrators of Andrew McDowell deceased } Rule to shew Cause
Entered January 7, 1868
The said Administrators having exhibited, on oath a just and true account of the personal estate of the said deceased, and of the debts, as far as they can discover the same, by which it appears that the personal estate of the said deceased is insufficient to pay his debts; therefore, on application of the said Administrators setting forth that the said Andrew McDowell died seized of real estate in the County of Middlesex, and praying the aid of this Court in the premises: It is ordered by the Court, that all persons interested in the real estate of said deceased, do appear before this Court on Tuesday the Twenty first day of April next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court House in this County, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said real estate of the said deceased, or so much thereof as shall be necessary for the payment of debts or residue yet unpaid, should not be sold. Dated this 7th day of January A.D. 1868.
F.L. Holcombe Clerk
By order of Court
H.H. Brown, E. Coot } Judges
Document 2
Middlesex County Orphans Court
Entered
Petition } In the matter of the application of Jos. G. Symnes and
Mary Ann L. McDowell administrators of
Andrew McDowell deceased for order to sell lands to pay debts.
Granted by the Court January 7 A.D. 1868
H.H. Brown, E. Cook } Judges
To the Judges of the Orphans' Court of the County of Middlesex
Your petitioners administrators of
Andrew McDowell deceased, respectively showeth, that they have discovered that the personal estate of said deceased is insufficient to pay his debts and hath made and exhibited under oath a just and true account of the said personal estate and debts, as far as they can discover the same; and your petitioners request the aid of the court in the premises, and further showeth that the said
Andrew McDowell died seized of the following tracts of land viz: No. 1 Homestead farm of
Andrew McDowell situate in Township of South Brunswick Middlesex County bounded as follows by lands now in the tenure of
Mary Bennet and
Elizabeth McDowell on the North, on the South and West by lands of Francis H. Holmes and others containing about one hundred acres, valued at ($8000) Eight thousand dollars.
No. 2 is a farm situate partly in the Township of South Brunswick aforesaid and partly in the Township of Monroe adjoining lands of Francis H. Holmes,
Mary Bennett,
Elizabeth McDowell and tract No. 1 containing about one hundred acres valued at ($6000) six thousand dollars.
No. 3 is a tract of wood land situate in the Township of Monroe aforesaid, adjoining tract No. 2 containing seventy acres more or less valued at ($2000) two thousand dollars.
No 4 is a small farm situate in the Township of South Brunswick adjoining lands of John G. Shultz, Mr Garretson and others containing about forty acres valued at ($1500) fifteen hundred dollars.
No 5 is a house and lot situate in the village of Washington Township of East Brunswick adjoining lot belonging to
Thomas McDowell valued at ($1000) one thousand dollars.
No 6 is a large tract of land situate in the Township of East Brunswick adjoining lands of Andrew J. Distrow, David and Wm Yates, David Bissett and others containing about 212 acres valued at ($3000) three thousand dollars.
Joseph G. Symnes
Mary Ann L. McDowell
$9762.14 – Inventory and appraisment
8964.46 – Difficency
$18,726.60
A statement of claims against the estate of Andrew McDowell deceased
$3081.33 – Amount of debts paid as per receipts
1500.00 – Supposed loss on appraisments
200.00 – Exemption allowed to the widow
600.00 – Commission and Expenses estimated at
5381.33
Debts due List
18776.60 – [total]
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County Ss Joseph G. Symnes and Mary Ann L. McDowell being sworn says the above is a just & true account of the personal estate and debts of Andrew McDowell deceased as far as they can discover the same.
Joseph G. Symnes
Mary Ann L. McDowell
Sworn and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January 1868
William W. Clarke
Justice of the Peace
Document 3
Middlesex County Orphans' Court, Sale of Land
On the Report of Joseph G. Symnes and
Mary Ann L. McDowell administrators of
Andrew McDowell deceased
At an Orphans' Court held at New Brunswick, on the 23rd day of September A.D. eighteen hundred and sixty eight
On the Report of Joseph G. Symnes and
Mary A.L. McDowell administrators of
Andrew McDowell deceased } Sale of Land.
Report having been made to this court by Joseph G. Symins and
Mary A.L. McDowell administrators of
Andrew McDowell deceased, of the sale of land, pursuant to the order of this court, made on the First day of May last, whereby it appears that the said administrators duly advertised the time and place of sale, according to the form of the statutes in such case made and provided, and did at the time and place so advertised, sell the same by public vendue to the highest bidder; Except the house and lot in the village of Washington, which sale was publicly adjourned for two weeks, at the same hour, and at the time and place of said adjournment sold the same by public vendue to the highest bidder as aforesaid to wit:
Tract A, being all that tract of land at Rhode Hall, in the Township of South Brunswick adjoining the farm of Garret S. Cannon and others, on the North East side of the road leading from Rhode Hall to Fresh Pond Church, being formerly the property of Catherine Rue deceased, containing forty five & three quarters acres was sold to Cornelius V. Pierson for the sum of forty five dollars and twenty five cents per acre, to wit amounting to 45¾ acres @$45.25 per acres $2,070.18.
Tract B, being all that certain house and lot in the village of Washington South River, lying on the North East side of Obert Street, adjoining the homestead property of
Thomas McDowell and others, was sold to Frederick Stults, for the sum of nine hundred dollars - to wit $900.
Tract C, being all that certain tract of land and premises at Old Bridge in the Township of East Brunswick, lying between the main road from Old Bridge to New Brunswick, and South River, adjoining lands of A.J. Disbrow, David Bissett and others, containing in the whole two hundred and two acres was subdivided into eleven lots and sold as follows:
Lot C No. 1, Containing twenty one and a quarter acres was sold to J. Biddle Herbert for the sum of Eighteen dollars per acre to wit 21.25 acres @$18.00 per acre $382.50
Lot C No. 2, Containing thirty two acres and three quarters, was sold to Theodore F. Appleby for the sum of twenty seven 25/100 dollars per acre to wit, 32.75 acres @$27.25 per acre $892.43
Lot C No. 3, Containing twenty seven acres was sold to Leonard L.F. Appleby for the sum of twenty dollars & fifty cents per acre, to wit, 27 acres @$20.50 per acre $553.50
Lot C No. 4, Containing thirty acres was sold to Theodore F. Appleby for the sum of twenty dollars per acre, to wit, 30 acres @$20. per acre $600.
Lot C No. 5 Containing sixty one acres was sold to Andrew J. Disbrow for the sum of twenty dollars & thirty cents per acre, to wit, 61 acres @$20.30 per acre $1,238.30
Lot C No. 6, Containing five acres, was sold to Joseph H. Bloodgood for the sum of sixty dollars per acre, to wit, 5 acres @$60.00 per acre $300.
Lot C No. 7, Containing five acres, was sold to William Rogers for the sum of fifty six dollars & twenty five cents per acre, to wit, 5 acres @$56.25 per acre $281.25
Lot C No. 8, Containing five acres, was sold to Alvira, wife of William Culver for the sum of thirty dollars & twenty five cents per acre, to wit, 5 acres @$30.25 per acres $151.25
Lot C No. 9, Containing five acres, was sold to Stephen M. Disbrow Jr for the sum of fifty five dollars per acre, to wit, 5 acres @$55. per acre $275
Lot C No. 10, Containing five acres, was sold to Leonard L.F. Appleby for the sum of fifty dollars and fifty cents per acre, to wit, 5 acres @$50.50 per acre $252.51
Lot C No. 11, Containing five acres was also sold to Leonard L.F. Appleby for the sum of thirty five dollars per acre, to wit, 5 acres @$35.00 per acre $175
Whole amount of Sales $8,071.91 and no objections being made to the said sale, the same is approved by the court; and it is ordered and directed that the said Joseph G. Symins and
Mary Ann L. McDowell administrators, of
Andrew McDowell deceased, execute good and sufficient conveyances in the law, to the purchasers, respectively, for the said land so sold as aforesaid.
P. Bed__, H.H. Brown } Judges
The following document was found in loose papers.
Middlesex Orphans Court. In the matter of the sale of real Estate of Andrew McDowell decd by Jos. G. Symnes & Mary A.L. McDowell Administrators. Entered July 11. 13537
At an Orphans' Court held at New Brunswick on the 11th day of July in the Term of April A.D. eighteen hundred and seventy.
On the Report of Joseph G. Symmes and Mary A.L. McDowell, Administrators of Andrew McDowell, decd. } Sale of Land.
Report having been made to this court, by Joseph G. Symmes and Mary A.L. McDowell, Administrators of Andrew McDowell, deceased, of the sale of land, pursuant to the order of this court, made on the 11th day of January and the 25th day of April 1870 last, whereby it appears that the said Administrators duly advertised the time and place of sale, according to the form of the statutes in such case made and provided, and did at the time and place so advertised, sell the same by public vendue to the highest bidder; Viz: First all that certain tract of land known as the Bullock tract lying in the township of South Brunswick, on the northeast side of the road leading from Road Hall to the Pigeon Swamp, was run off and subdivided in eight lots, and sold to the highest bidders as follows,
Lot No. 1, containing five acres, bounded S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by land formerly Thos W. Schenck, N.E. by Alexander Redmond & S.E. by lot No 2, was sold to John R. Hunt for the sum of sixty dollars per acre $300
Lot No. 2 containing five acres, bounded S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by lot No 1, N.E. by Alexander Redmond, & S.E. by lot No 3 was sold to John V.P. Vanderhoef for the sum of fifty eight dollars per acre, amounts to $290.
Lot No. 3 containing five acres, bounded S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by lot No 2, N.E. by land of Alexander Redmond & S.E. by lot No 4 was sold to Henry P. Duncan, for the sum of fifty one dollars per acre, amounts to $255.
Lot No. 4 containing five acres, bounded S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by lot No 3, N.E. by Alexander Redmond & S.E. by lot No 5 was sold to Christopher Keough, for the sum of fifty dollars per acre, amounting to the sum of $250.
Lot No. 5 containing 5.05 acres, bounded S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by lot No 4, N.E. by Alexander Redmond, & S.E. by lot No 6 was sold to Jehu Pierson, for the sum of fifty dollars per acre, amounting to the sum of $252.50.
Lot No. 6 containing 5.03 acres bounded S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by lot No 5, N.E. by Alexander Redmond & S.E. by lot No 7, was sold to Gertrude, wife of William McDougall for the sum of fifty dollars per acre, amounting to $251.50.
Lot No. 7 containing 5.03 acres was sold to Alexander Redmond, bound S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by lot No 6, N.E. by Alexander Redmond & S.E. by lot No 8 for the sum of fifty seven 50/100 dollars per acre, amounting to $289.22.
Lot No 8 containing four 59/100 acres bound S.W. by the middle of said road, N.W. by Lot No 7, N.E. by Alexr Redmond & S.E. by Pierson, was also sold to Alexander Redmond, for the sum of eight six dollars per acre, amounting to $394.75
All of said lots being sold to said persons, they being the highest bidders for the same, the sales of said Bullock tract amounting in the whole to the sum of two thousand two hundred and eight two 96/100 dollars.
Second all that tract of woodland in the township of East Brunswick, known as the Stage Road tract lying on both sides of the old Burlington Stage road, between Road Hall & Spotswood, was run off and sub-divided in six lots and sold to the highest bidder as follows.
Lot No 1 containing nine 25/100 acres, bounded South by said road, West by land formerly Owens, North by McGennis & East by lot No 2 was sold to Christopher Keough for the sum of twenty seven 50/100 dollars per acre, amounting to $254.37
Lot No 2 containing ten 25/100 acres bounded South by said road, West by Lot No 1, North by J.G. Shultz's & East by lot No 3 was also sold to Christopher Koeugh for the sum of twenty eight dollars per acre $287
Lot No 3 containing twelve 50/100 acres bounded South by said road, West by lot No 2 & J.G. Shultz, North by Francis M. Clark & East by lands formerly J. Gilands, was struck off and sold to Francis M. Clark for the sum of twenty dollars per acre $250.
Lot No 4 containing four 50/100 acres bound South by said road & L. Appleby, West & North by formerly Gilland & East by a lot of Ann Straley was sold to J. Seward Applegate for the sum of fifteen dollars per acre amt $67.50.
Lot No 5 containing about 1¼ acre bounded North by said road, East & South by J. M. Applegate & West by lot No 6 was sold to Rebecca J. Travis for $40.00.
Lot No. 6 containing about three acres bounded North by said road, East by lot No 5, South by Leonard Appleby & West by Garrison was sold to L.L.F. Appleby for $85.50
All of said lots sold as above being to the highest bidder for the same, the sales of said tract amounting to the sum of $984.37 dollars and no objections being made to the said sale, the same is approved by the court; and it is ordered and directed, that the said Mary A.L. McDowell and Joseph G. Symmes, Administrators of Andrew McDowell, deceased, execute good and sufficient conveyances in the law, to the purchasers, respectively, for the said lands so sold as aforesaid.
Chas T. Covenhoven
H.H. Brown
Elihn Coot
John Arnold } Judges
John T. McDowell
John T. McDowell [1784 - 17/16 July 1861 (Age 77)
BRAN] Age 78, Single, Farmer, born and died at Rhode Hall and never married. He appeared in the following 1840 Census.
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
John T. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 50-59: [John T.]
In April 1822, John and his brother George manumit a slave.
George T. McDowell and John T. McDowell manumit their slave Margret, a Negro woman. Manumission signed by them. Certificate signed: Andrew McDowell, overseer of the poor of the said Township of South Brunswick.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions:356-357 13 April 1822
John became the guardian of John Wetherill, son of Vincent Wetherill, in December of 1822.
John T. McDowell Guardian of John Wetherill } John Wetherill a minor above the age of fourteen years son of Vincent Wetherell deceased who died intestate & without disposing of the Guardianship of the person & estate of the said John having by Petition applied to this Court that John T. McDowell may be appointed such Guardian. It is ordered that the said John T. McDowell be appointed Guardian & that a Letter of Guardianship do issue accordingly he given Bond in the sum of [blank] with George McDowell & Aaron Dean as sureties.
MiddlesexOCB:233 December Term 1822
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the seventeenth day of December the Orphans Court of Middlesex admitted John T. McDowell of the County of Middlesex as Guardian of the person and property both real and personal of John Wetherill of the said County of Middlesex being a minor over the age of fourteen years. Witness my hand and seal of Office the seventeenth day of December the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two.[KM Abstract]
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In late 1841, he became the guardian of William P. Lott.
The Court approved the Bonds offered by the Guardians in the following cases and ordered letters of Guardianship to issue in accordance with the prayer of the respective petitioners.
John T. McDowell Guardian of William P. Lott.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:243 September Term 1841
Guardian Bond of John T. McDowell with surety John Perrine Junior for William P. Lott an orphan over age 14, child of John W. Lott, dated 4 October 1841.[KM Abstract]
I James C. Zabriski Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one the Orphans Court of Middlesex admitted John T. McDowell of the County of Middlesex as Guardian of the person and property both real and personal of William P. Lott of the said County of Middlesex being a minor over the age of fourteen years.[KM Abstract]
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John T. McDowell participated in numerous land transaction during his lifetime as administrator, assignee, commissioner, and executor. We report the transactions involving his brother
George T. McDowell in a
separate section under that brother. In terms of his personal ownership of land, we report the following deeds.
Daniel D. Davison & wife Mary to John T. McDowell for $700.
31-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stake standing on the bank of Millstone Brook and corner of Lot No. 4 thence along the line of Lot No. 4 N17'45"E 41 chains 25 links to the middle of a road leading from Cranbury to Doct. Stocktons Mill, thence down said road N71'45"W 8 chains 32 links, thence S17'45"W 33 chains 40 links to the Millstone Brook, thence up the said Brook the several courses thereof to the beginning.
5.5-acre tract in West Windsor beginning at a stake corner of Lot No. 1, thence along the line of No. 1 N34E 23 chains 70 links to a stake standing in the line of Elijah Pullens, thence along the said Pullens line S68E 2 chains 60 links to a stake and corner of Lot No. 3, thence along the said lot S34W 22 Chains 45 links to a stake standing in John Hankins line, thence along his line S 88W 3 chains 10 links to the beginning. Signed: Daniel D. Davison, Mary Davison. Witness: Samuel Gulick. Acknowledged 26 March 1828 and recorded 7 April 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB20:84-85 26 March 1828
Abraham C. Smith & wife Catharine to John T. McDowell for $600. Lot No. 3 from division of homestead farm of Robert Davison and set off to Catharine as heir. 30.97-acre tract beginning at a stake standing on Millston River (or brook) and a corner of lot No. 2, thence along the line of No. 2 N17¾E 47 chains 56 links to a stake in a road leading to Cranbery, thence along said road N71'45"W 6 chains 58 links to a stake, thence along a line of lot No. 4 S17¾W 46 chains 36 links to a stake on the of said brook, thence up the said brook the several courses thereof to the beginning.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB20:141 10 April 1828
He sold the Smith tract to James Cox who took out a mortgage with John.
John T. McDowell to James Cox for $850. 31-acre Lot No. 5 in division of Robert Davison assigned to Daniel D. Davison as heir beginning at a stake standing on the Bank of Millstone Brook and corner of lot No 4, thence along the line of lot No 4 N17'45"E 41 chains 25 links to the middle of a road leading from Cranbury to Doctor Stocktons Mill, thence along said road N71'45"W 8 chains 32 links, thence S17'45"W 33 chains 40 links to the Millstone Brook, thence up the said brook the several courses thereof to the beginning.
Second tract: See MiddlesexDB20:141 for metes and bounds.
Signed: John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 24 April 1830 and recorded 29 April 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:236 24 April 1830
James Cox & wife Kezia to John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 24 April 1830 and recorded 29 April 1840.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:594-595 24 April 1830
The above property of John T. McDowell on Millstone River is mentioned in the following deed of James Cox.
John C. Bergen & wife Gitty to James Cox. Tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stake standing in the edge of Milstone River and Southwest corner of a lot of land now in the possession of John T. McDowell, thence along the said McDowell line N17¼E 33 chains 40 links to a stake and another corner of the said McDowell in the Road that leads from Stocktons Mills to Cranberry, … . Acknowledged 29 January 1830 and recorded 4 March 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:44-46 29 January 1830
James Cox & wife to Matthew Van Dike. One 21-acre tract beginning at a stake standing in the edge of Millstone River and Southwest corner of a lot of land now in the possession of John T. McDowell, thence along the said McDowells line N17¾E 33 chains 40 links to a stake and another corner of the said McDowell in the road that leads from Stocktons Mills to Cranbury, thence along said road about N71¾W 7 chains 8 links to a stake in the aforesaid road and Northeast corner of a lot now in the possession Aaron Davison, thence along his line S17¾W 23 chains 42 links to a stake standing in the edge of Millstone river and another corner of said Davisons, thence up the said Millston River the several courses thereof to the beginning. Signed: James Cox, Keziah Cox. Witnesses: John S. Van Dyke, William J. Van Dyke. Acknowledged 23 February 1830 and recorded 4 March 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:553-554 23 February 1830
Andrew Snowhill Sheriff to John T. McDowell & Charles Abrahams, administrators of Jacob Suidam deceased.
First: 46.43-acre tract beginning at a large White Oak tree standing on the south side of the great road that leads from the Greystone to Spotswood marked on four sides with a blaze and three notches under & esteemed to be the northwesterly corner of the aforesaid Barclays Bogg Tract and the beginning corner of a tract of land surveyed and returned for William Burnet the first day of July 1786 at the request of John Smith and from thence running as the needle now points S30W 28 chains 15 links, thence S44'30"E 1 chains 74 links to a ditch bank, thence along said ditch bank N64E 1 chains 45 links, thence along said ditch N45'45"E 3 chains 21 links, thence along said ditch N51E 2 chains 19 links, thence along said ditch N47'30"E 3 chains 29 links to a bend in said ditch, thence along said ditch S52'21"E 2 chains 63 links, thence along said ditch S41'21"E 2 chains 53 links, thence along said ditch S50'51"E 3 chains 47 links, thence along said ditch S70'51"E 1 Chain 72 links, thence along said ditch S82'21"E 3 chains 61 links, thence along said ditch S64'30"E 6 chains 26 links opposite James Crevens corner, thence N12'15"E along the line of the said James Cravens land 22 chains 9 links to three Pine trees standing together marked on four sides being another corner of the said James Cravens land, thence N69'15"W 16 chains 50 links to the beginning.
Second: 24.32-acre tract beginning at three Pines standing on the south side of the road from Spotswood to Greystone and about one mile from said Greystone and known as a corner being also a corner of said Boles farm running S12W 19 chains and 30 links, thence S83E 11 chains 80 links, thence N28W 17 chains 62 links, thence S87W 8 chains 76 links, thence N4W 5 chains 76 links part along the line of John Magie to a stake in the aforesaid road, thence S87W 6 chains 38 links to the beginning.
Third: 5-acre lot of salt meadow beginning at the mouth of a ditch as the northeast corner of a meadow formerly belonging to the estate of Azariah Domhause deceased thence running southeasterly 16 chains along the said ditch, thence easterly 3 chains 20 links, thence northerly 16 chains, thence westerly 3 chains 20 links to beginning. Sighed: Andw Snowhill Sheriff. Witness: William Disborough Junior. Acknowledged 16 July 1833 and recorded 4 October 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:515-517 20 June 1833
Andrew Snowhill Sheriff to John T. McDowell & Charles Abrahams, administrators of Jacob Suidam deceased, for $600. 25.75-acre tract in South Amboy beginning at an Apple tree standing on the east side of the road leading from John L. Johnstons paper mill to Spotswood and thence running N27E 5 chains to three small Black Oaks, thence N83'45"E 19 chains to a Maple and Hickory trees standing on the bank of Matchipoix river, thence up the said river the several courses thereof to a __ standing in the line of the paper & saw mills lot, thence along said mills line N34W 55 links to a corner, thence along said line S83'45"W 1 chains 75 links, thence along said line S30'45"W 64 links to the aforesaid raod, thence by the side of said road N66W 21 chains 83 links to the beginning. Signed: Andw Snowhill Sheriff. Witness: Littleton Kirkpatrick. Acknowledged 31 July 1833 and recorded 4 October 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:517 9 July 1833
Ebenezer Stevens & wife Elizabeth of Dover, Dutchess County NY, to John T. McDowell for $25. 2.5-acre tract in North Brunswick beginning at the corner of John and Nicholas Maxwell land on the south side of Georges Road and thence along their line southerly 4 chains 80 links to David Provost land, thence along his line southwesterly 2 chains 18 links, thence northerly along his line parallel with the first course 1 chain 50 links, thence southwesterly along his line 3 chains 25 links to the brook, thence northerly along said brook its usual courses to Georges road aforesaid, thence northeasterly along said road to the beginning. Signed: Ebenezer Stevens, Elisabeth Stevens. Witness: John M. Ketchum. Acknowledged 24 November 1837 and recorded 28 November 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB32:707-708 24 November 1837
John T. McDowell to The Camden & Amboy Rail Road & Transportation Company for $500. 2.4-acre tract beginning at a stake in the line of land belonging to George A. McDowell from thence running N32E 24 chains 5 links including 33 feet on each side of the line above described and now staked out as the center of the railroad to the road leading from the Trenton & New Brunswick Turnpike to the Black Horse Tavern. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Staats Van Deursen. Acknowledged 13 September 1838 and recorded 11 February 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB33:821-822 19 June 1838
John T. McDowell to Richard Warren for $32. 5.50-acre tract beginning at a stake and corner of Lot No. 1 in the division of lands of Robert Davison dec'd, thence along the line of No. 1 N34E 23 chains 70 links to a stake standing in the line of Elijah Pullens land, thence along said Pullens line S68E 2 chains 60 links to stake and corner of Lot No. 3, thence along the said lot S34W 22 chains 45 links to a stake standing in John Hankins line, thence along his line S88W 3 chains 10 links to the beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Sam'l Gulick. Acknowledge 21 March 1839 and recorded 10 June 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:340-341 21 March 1839
Richard Warren & wife Susan of Borough of Princeton to Mary Olden. Conveyance to the said Richard Warren Deed of John T. McDowell bearing date 21 March 1829 in MiddlesexDB34:340. Acknowledged 24 February 1843 and recorded 27 February 1843.[KM Abstract]
MercerMortgagesA:729-731 24 February 1843
Samuel Gordon & wife Abigail of Washington in Middlesex County to John T. McDowell for $200. 0.66-acre tract beginning at a Black Oak stump corner of James Pettersons line on the edge of the main road leading from Robert Carsons new house to Washington, thence running along Peterson line N44'45"W 4 chains 20 links to a contemplated road, thence along said road S44'15"W 1 chain 58 links, thence S44'45"E 4 chains 20 links, thence N44'15"E 1 chains 58 links to the beginning. Signed: Saml Gordon, Abigail Gordon. Witnesses: Thos McDowell, Henry B. Poole. Acknowledged 20 September 1842 and recorded 27 September 1842.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB37:392-393 10 September 1842
Hannah Turquand & Paul L. Turquand & wife Sarah E., now of New Brunswick, late of New York City, to John T. McDowell for $2,000. 135-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stone in the west side of Georges Road at the easterlymost corner of lands of Andrew McDowell, thence along his line N30'30"W 68 chains 1 link to a small Beach, thence along the line of Berrant & Nicholas Johnson N2'15"E 20 chains 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham and Isaac Sperlings land, thence along their line S30'30"E 64 chains 14 links to a stone in Georges Road, thence along said road to the beginning. Signed: Hannah Turquand, P.L. Turquand, Sarah E. Turquand. Witness: Joseph Cox and James G. McDowell. Acknowledged 17 December 1844 and recorded 17 December 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB40:473-475 11 December 1844
John T. McDowell to John Hagar for $100. 0.66-acre tract beginning at a Black Oak stump and corner of James Petersons land on the Main Road to the River, thence running along said Petersons line N44'45"W 4 chains 20 links to a contemplated road, thence along the said road S44'15"W 1 chains and 58 links, thence S44'45"W 4 chains 20 links, thence N44'15"E 1 chains 58 links to the beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: F. Stults. Acknowledged 16 December 1845 and recorded 15 January 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:274-275 16 December 1845
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick to John Brophy for $2,450. 135-acre tract in South Brunswick (excepting part sold to Camden and Amboy Rail Road Company and also family burying ground) beginning at a stone on the west side of Georges Road at the Easterly corner of lands of Andrew McDowell decd (now George A. McDowells land), thence along his line N30'30"W 68 chains and 1 link to a small Beach tree, thence along the line of Barut and Nicholas Johnsons line (now John and George Davisons land) N2'15"E [Sic: should be N62'15"E] 20 chains & 64 links to a stake in the line of Abraham and Isaac Sperlings land (now Hagemans), thence along their line S30'30"E 64 chains and 14 links to a stone in Georges Road, thence along said road to the beginning. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Robert Adrain. Acknowledged 18 September 1848 and recorded 19 September 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:113-114 18 September 1848
He purchased a tract in Mercer County in 1858 from John P. Brown.
John P. Brown & wife Ann of West Windsor in Mercer County to John T. McDowell of township Princeton in Mercer County for $1,810. House & Shop and 4 tracts in township of Lawrence Mercer County. Signed: John P. Brown, Ann Brown. Witness: Joseph F. Bartine. Acknowledged 29 March 1858 and recored 10 April 1858.[KM Abstract]
MercerDB41:270-273 29 March 1858
John witnessed the following deeds.
William Mervill to Ephramin Vantine. Witnesses: Peter A. Sedom, John McDowell, George McDowell. Acknowledged 5 May 1807 and recorded 6 May 1807.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB7:35-36 1 May 1807
Jacob Holman of East Windsor to Elizabeth Holman of South Brunswick. Witnesses: John McDowell, R. McChesney. Acknowledged 22 March 1813 and recorded 19 April 1813.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB9:902-903 22 March 1813
John W. Lott & wife Mary Ann, daughter of Vincent Wetherill deceased, & John Witherill to William H. Mount & wife Sarah, widow of Vincent and intermarried Mount. Mary and John are only children of Vincent. Signed: John W. Lott, Mary Ann Lott, John Wetherill. Witnesses: R. McChesney, John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 21 September 1826 and recorded 24 May 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB6:280 21 September 1826
Sarah Bound of South Amboy, widow of John Bound, to Charles Oakley of New York City. Witness: John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 27 March 1833 and recorded 28 March 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:580 21 March 1833
Richard Selover & wife Sarah to James Buckelew. Signed: Richard Selover, Sarah Selover. Witness: John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 19 March 1849 before Thos. L. McDowell and recorded 26 March 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:627-628 19 March 1849
John was involved with several mortgages.
William Bowne & wife Rosanne to Staats Van Deursen. Witnesses: Thos Hance, John T. McDowell Acknowledged 16 September 1829 and recorded 18 September 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:333 16 September 1828
John Potter & wife Jemima to Ashbel Green. Witnesses: John T. McDowell, Jas S. Green. Acknowledged 24 November 1828 and recorded 3 December 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:340 24 November 1828
John Bound & wife Rachel to John T. McDowell. Witness: Henry Stults. Acknowledged 26 March 1835 and recorded 31 March 1835.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:692-693 24 March 1835
Patrick Sheridan & wife Catherine to John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 3 February 1838 and recorded 5 February 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:569 3 February 1838
John V. Simonson & wife Ann N. to John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 12 May 1838 and recorded 12 May 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:640 12 May 1838
George Dawson & wife Mary to John T. McDowell and Peter Duncan Trustees to sell real estate of William H. Mount & wife. Acknowledged 11 May 1839 and recorded 22 May 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:70 7 May 1839
Albert Vedder & wife to James Coggeshall. Subject nevertheless to the payment of a certain mortgage in favor of John T. McDowell for $600 dated 12 May 1838 in MiddlesexMortgage15:640. Acknowledged 23 June 1842 and recorded 27 June 1842[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:540-541 22 June 1842
Beginning in 1821, John participated in the administration of estates typically as a commissioner to divide or sell the real estate. We collect those reports chronologically and by person.
Robinson Thomas
Ordered by the Orphans Court that Daniel Snowhill, John T. McDowell and Nicholas Booraim Junr divide the lands of Robinson Thomas deceased between Griffin Taylor and Mary S. Taylor late Mary S. Thomas, Edward Thomas, Caroline E. Thomas and Robinson Thomas dated September Term 1821.[KM Abstract]
John Davison
John Davison, George Davison, Daniel Davison & John T. McDowell Executors of John Davison to James Combs. Signed: John Davison, George Davison, Daniel Davison, John T. McDowell. Witnesses: Nichs Booraim Jr., John Combs. Acknowledged 27 October 1823 and recorded 30 October 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:425-426 27 October 1823
Upon application of John Davison, George Davison, Daniel Davison, and John T. McDowell, Executors of John Davison, rule to limit time for creditors.[KM Abstract]
March Term 1826
John Davison, George Davison, Daniel Davison, and John T. McDowell executors of John Davison deceased } Settlement of accounts. The Surrogate having reported this account for allowance and __ proof having been made of advertising according to law and no exceptions made thereto, therefore it is decreed that the same be allowed in all things as reported by the Surrogate.
MiddlesexOCC:232 September Term 1828
Lawrence Lamberson to John Davison, George Davison, Daniel Davison and John T. McDowell, Executors of John Davison deceased. Signed: Lawrence Lamberson. Witness: Jos Ford. Acknowledged 27 September 1831 and recorded 27 September 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:730-731 27 September 1831
Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Stonaker, & Bain Applegate appointed to make division of the Real Estate of John Davison.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:173 March Term 1832
Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Stonaker, and Barid Applegate appointed to divide real estate of John & Rose Davison via petition from George Davison filed 16 March 1832 with devisees: Catherine D. Morris formerly Davison, Garret L. Davison, Margaret Van Pelt formerly Davison, Lydia A. Rue, John Davison, Spafford W. Davison, Gilbert S Davison, Isaac S Davison, Samuel C. Davison, and Benjamin Davison.[KM Abstract]
Report of Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Stonaker, and David B. Applegate to divide land of John Davison & Rose Davison deceased. Division would do harm to land.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:189 12 June 1832
11 June 1832 By cash paid John T. McDowell appraiser &C No 18 – $3.00
Account of Garret Davison and George Davison Administrators of John Davison deceased
Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Stonaker, & David B. Applegate report on sale of Real Estate of John Davison and Rose Davison on 1 October 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:221 10 December 1832
John T. McDowell, John Stonaker and David B. Applegate, Commissioners to sell real estate of John Davison and wife Rose of South Amboy deceased, to John A. Davison of South Brunswick. Signed: John T. McDowell, John Stonaker, David B. Agglegate. Witness: R. McChesney. Acknowledged 15 February 1833 and recorded 9 March 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:499-501 15 February 1833
John T. McDowell, John Stonaker and David B. Applegate, Commissioners to sell real estate of John Davison and wife Rose of South Amboy to Henry Johnson of South Brunswick. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: R. McChesney. Acknowledged 1 April 1833 and recorded 4 April 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesDB25:609 1 April 1833
Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Stonaker & David B. Applegate to sell real estate of John Davison and wife Rose to Ruleph C. Stults. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: R. McChesney. Acknowledged 1 April 1833 and recorded 4 July 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:331-333 1 April 1833
Daniel Wilmurt
John T. McDowell, James Parker & David E. Paton are order to lay of dower to Elizabeth Wilmurt, widow of Daniel Wilmurt.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCB:309 September Term 1824
William Hyer Guardian of Sarah Ann Wilmurt one of the heirs of Daniel Wilmurt petition to divide land and commissioners appointed: David Mercereau, Jacob Van Wickle and John T. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCC:89 March Term 1827
Samuel Applegate
Petition of Asa Applegate of New Brunswick for the appointment of Commissioners to set off Dower of widow Jane Applegate from lands of Samuel Applegate deceased of South Amboy dated 8 March 1825 and granted by the Court to commissioners John T. McDowell, Staats Deursen & Johy Dey.[KM Abstract]
Thomas Bowne
John Bowne & wife Sarah to Samuel Bowne and Thomas Bowne. Land conveyed to them by Saml Combs, John T. McDowell, and Jas Ricketts. Acknowledged 30 May 1820 and recorded 30 May 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:468-469 30 May 1820
Whereas by right we are entitled to have Administration of the effects of Thomas Bowne late of Middlesex County deceased intestate yet for certain reasons us hereunto moving we do hereby renounce our right as aforesaid unto John T. McDowell. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 29th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty six.
David (X his mark) Bowne
Elizabeth (X her mark) Vaugh
John (X his mark) Bowne
Samuel (X his mark) Bowne
William (X his mark) Bowne
Mary (her mark) Vaugh
Witness present
David Mercereau
Garot Van Snediker
Administrator Oath of John T. McDowell for administration of Thomas Bowne deceased. Signed: John T. McDowell. Dated 12 April 1826.[KM Abstract]
Administration Bond of John T. McDowell with sureties George T. McDowell & Aaron Gulick for Thomas Bowne dated 12 April 1826.[KM Abstract]
John T. McDowell Administrator of Thomas Bowne deceased. Rule to limit time for Creditors.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCC:79 March Term 1827
In 1830 as administrator of the estate of Thomas Bowne, John was involved in a suit against Levi Howell in Hunterdon County NJ.
Hunterdon County Inferior Court of Common Pleas
Of the term of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty
Hunterdon, to wit: Levi Howell was attached to answer John T. McDowell admr of Thomas Bowne decd: of a plea of trespass on the case, &c. and thereupon the said John admr by Samuel Hamilton his Attorney complains For that whereas the said Levi Howell (with one John Reeder Junior and Timothy Howell) on the tenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three at Flemington in the county of Hunterdon and within the jurisdiction of this court made his certain promissory note in writing, bearing date the day and year aforesaid, and thereby then and there promised to pay he (or either of them, the said John Reeder Jr & Timothy Howell) one year after the first day of April then next & the said Thomas Bowne (by the name of Bower) on order the sum of one hundred Dollars with lawful Interest without defaleation or Discount for value recd. By means whereof the said Levi Howell then and there became liable to pay to the said Thomas Bowne in his life time, and since his decease to the said John T. McDowell to whom Letters of Administration hath been duly granted the said sum of money in the said note specified according to the tenor and effect of the said note and being so liable, he the said Levi Howell in consideration thereof afterwards, to wit: on the same day and year aforesaid at Flemington in the county and within the jurisdiction aforesaid, undertook and then and there faithfully promised the said John T. McDowell administrator as afsd to pay to him the said sum of money in the said note specified according to the tenor and effect of the said note, yet the said Levi Howell hath not as yet paid the said sum of money or any part thereof to the said Thomas Bowne decd in his life time, nor to the said admr since his death (although often requested, &C.) but the said Levi Howell to pay the same, hath hitherto wholly neglected and refused, and still doth neglect and refuse, wherefore the said John T. McDowell as Admr for saith that he is injured and hath sustained damage to the value of three hundred Dollars and therefore he brings suit, &C.
Saml E. Hamilton Atty. of Plff.
Hunterdon to wit: John T. McDowell admr &C of Thomas Bowne deceased puts in his place Samuel Hamilton his Attorney against Levi Howell in a plea of trespass on the Case.
John T. McDowell admr of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } Narr in case. Hamilton atty. Filed Feby term 1830. F. Hackwell Clk
Plea Nonassumpsit
Levi Howell.
HunterdonCM:[None]
John T. McDowell admr of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } Sums in case $300. Hamilton Atty. Retble Feby term 1830.
I agree that my appearance to this action shall be considered as entered, and Judgment to be entered against me upon declaration filed, on the term of August 1830 with Costs unless __ paid & satisfied.
Levi Howell
HunterdonCM:[None] February Term 1830
John T. McDowell admr &C of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } In case. Judgment on Relicta ver &C
HunterdonCM:[None] August Term 1830
John T. McDowell Admr of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } In case. Ordered that the sheriff return the veneer in this case and that the trial thereof come on, whereupon the defendant relinquished the plea by him pleaded, and says that he cannot deny the action of the plaintiff, nor but that he did undertake and promise in manner & form as the said plaintiff hath above declared against him, and consents that judgment be entered against him in the sum of one hundred and thirteen dollars sixty nine cents damages besides costs of suit to be taxed (pro ut relicta filed) whereupon the court do order judgment in favor of the plaintiff agt the defendant in the said sum of one hundred thirteen dollars sixty nine cents damages with costs. On motion of Saml R. Hamilton atty of Pltff.
HunterdonCM24:[None] August Term 1830
Writ to Sheriff of Hunterdon County to obtain $143.98 of goods & chattels of Levi Howell
John T. McDowell Admr of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } In Case Fieri Facias. Samuel Hamilton Atty.
Returnable October Term 1830
Levy: Damages assessed $113.69, Costs taxed 30.29
Int till paid from Augt 3, 1830.
Return Execution August 3 1830 at 5 o'clock PM.[KM Abstract]
HunterdonCM:[Loose paper] August Term 1830
John T. McDowell admr of Thos. Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } In case. FiFa &C nulla bona &C Hamilton Atty
HunterdonCM24:[None] October Term 1830
John T. McDowell admr &C of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } In case. Statement
$100 Note dated October 10, 1823
47.66 Int Augt 3, 1830 - 6y 9m 3d
147.66
$21 __ March 20, 1827
7 July 21, 1827
28
3.97 Int from July 21, 1827 to Augt 3, 1830
33.97
$113.69
The Court assess the Plaintiff Damages in this case at the sum of one hundred thirteen Dollars sixty nine cents.
Augt 3, 1830
I relinquish the plea of nonassumpsit by me pleaded in the above case and confess judgment in the sum of one hundred thirteen Dollars sixty nine cents. Augt 3, 1830
Levi Howell
[Back Side]
John T. McDowell admr &C of Thomas Bowne deceased vs Levi Howell } Relicta. Hamilton atty. Filed August 3, 1830 Farlee Clk
HunterdonCM:[None] August Term 1830
John T. McDowell admr of Thomas Bowne vs Levi Howell } In Case. Costs upon Relicta
[List of costs]
The above Bill of Costs is taxed in favor of Pltff at the sum of thirty Dollars twenty nine cents. August 3, 1830. Farlee Clk
HunterdonCM:[None] August Term 1830
Moses Ayres
Administration Bond of Daniel Snowhill with sureties Andrew Snowhill & John T. McDowell for Moses Ayres dated 15 March 1826.[KM Abstract]
Abraham Bergen
Allison Ely Jr, Samuel Craft and John T. McDowell appointed to divide the real estate of Abraham Bergen deceased between Sarah Johns, late Sarah Bergen, Mary Rue, late Mary Bergen, John Bergen, Jacob Bergen, Margent Morris, late Margaret Bergen, Caroline Bergen & Hannah V. Bergen.[KM Abstract]
September Term 1827
Petition to divide lands of Abraham Bergen with commissioners appointed: Allison Ely Jur, Samuel Craft & John T. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCC:126 September Term 1827
Jacob F. Bergen of East Windsor to John Bergen. Jacob claims right to land by virtue of Report of Commissioners Samuel Craft, John T. McDowell and Allison Ely Junior who divided the real estate of Abraham Bergen deceased. Acknowledged 31 March 1828 and recorded 19 May 1836.
The same for Samuel C. Johnes & wife Sarah, late Sarah Bergen, to John Bergin.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:335-337 31 April 1828
Jane Lott
Administration Oath of John T. McDowell for Jane Lott dated 21 November 1828
Administration Bond of John T. McDowell with sureties George T. McDowell and Aaron Gulick for Jane Lott deceased dated 21 November 1828.
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I David Mercereau Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the twenty first day of November 1828 administration of the goods & chattels rights and credits which were of Jane Lott of the County of Middlesex deceased was granted by me to John T. McDowell of the County of Middlesex who is duly authorized to administer the same agreeably to law. Witness my hand and seal of office the twenty first day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
MiddlesexLAB:
Magdalena Van Dyke
Administration Bond of Aaron Gulick with sureties John T. McDowell and George Reynolds for Magdalena Van Dyke deceased dated 8 December 1829.[KM Abstract]
Rulef Van Arsdalen
Will of Rulef Van Arsdalen dated 15 February 1830 and probated 31 May 1831. Wife: Eleanor, son: Garret; daughters: Alchey Cornell (wife of Albert Cornell), Sarah Hall (wife of Benjamin Hall), Elizabeth Cortleyou (wife of Abraham Cortleyoun) Executors: Abraham Cortleyou and John T. McDowell. Witnesses: John Probasco, Benjamin Petty, Arthur Van Pelt.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBC:417-419 15 February 1830
John T. McDowell and Abraham Cortleyou, Executors of Rulef Van Arsdalen deceased } Rule to limit creditors.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:108 June Term 1831
Abraham Cortleyou & John T. McDowell Admrs of Rulef Van Arsdale Deceased } The like Decree in all things. [Decree on final Settlement]
MiddlesexOCD:270 December Term 1833
Notice. All person concerned may take notice that the subscribing Executors of Ruloff Vanarsdall Decd intend to exhibit their accounts to the Judge of the Orphans Court for the County of Middlesex in the Term of December next ensuing for settlement and allowance, the same being first audited and stated by the Surrogate. October 5th 1833.
John T. McDowell
Abraham Cortelyoun } Executors
Abraham Cortleyou & John T. McDowell Exrs of Rulef Vanarsdall Deceased } Middlesex Orphs. Court. Decr Term 1833. The Surrogate having reported the foregoing as correct for settlement and allowance and the same appearing to have been advertised according to law and no exceptions taken thereto, Therefore It is decreed that the said account be allowed in all things as stated by the Surrogate.
Edmond Davis
Application for division of Real Estate by Peter P. Measuroll, Paul Van Arsdalen & others. Court appoints John T. McDowell, Nicholas Booraim, and Staats Van Deursen Commissioners to divide real estate of Edmond Davis.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:103-104 17 June 1831
Commissioners John T. McDowell, Nicholas Booraim and Staats Van Deursen appointed to divide Real Estate of Edmond Davis between Drusilla Van Arsdalen, Edmond Merrit, Peter P. Measuroll, Edmond Measuroll, Phebe Bennet, the children of Jonah Measuroll and Elijah Davis.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:104 17 June 1831
Commissioners Staats Van Deursen, John T. McDowell & N. Booraim report that Real Estate of Edmond Davis is not susceptable to division.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:116 8 August 1831
Commissioners Staats Van Deursen, John T. McDowell & N. Booraim report sell of Real Estate of Edmond Davis on 15 November 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:154 16 December 1831
John T. McDowell, Staats Van Deursen & Nicholas Booraim, Commissioners to divide the estate of Edmond Davis of North Brunswick, to Benjamin Petty. Signed: John T. McDowell, Staats Van Deursen, N. Booraim. Witness: Abm. S. Van Deursen. Acknowledged 26 January 1832 and recorded 3 March 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB24:238-240 2 January 1832
Benjamin Petty & wife Julaner to John T. McDowell, Staats Van Deursen & Nicholas Booraim, Commissioners of Edmond Davis deceased. Acknowledged 8 March 1832 and recorded 3 March 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:200-201 2 January 1832
Commissioners John T. McDowell, Staats Van Deursen & Nicholas Booraim report on sale of real estate of Edmond Davis. 22 March 1832. Not susceptable to division.[KM Abstract]
Benjamin Petty to James Combs. Conveyed by Commissioners John T. McDowell, Staats Van Deursen & Nicholas Booraim to divide, then sell, lands of Edmond Davis to Petty dated 2 January 1832 in MiddlesexDB24:238. Acknowledged 20 May 1839 and recorded 30 September 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:116 20 May 1839
John Van Dyke
Letters of Administration granted to John T. McDowell for estate of John Van Dike.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexLAB:[Not visible] 17 October 1833
Oath of John T. McDowell to administer estate of John Van Dike dated 17 October 1833.
Administration Bond of John T. McDowell with sureties George T. McDowell and Aaron Gulick for John Van Dike deceased dated 17 October 1833.[KM Abstract]
John T. McDowell Administrator of John Van Dike Deceased } The like return all things. [Rule to limit Creditors]
John T. McDowell Administrator of William Barricklo Deceased } The like rule in all things.
MiddlesexOCD:290 March Term 1834
Sarah Van Dike vs John T. McDowell administrator of John Van Dike. Summons to McDowell appear in Court second Tuesday March 1835 and answer to Sarah.[KM Abstract]
Petition of John T. McDowell that personal estate of John Van Dike via the inventory filed 10 June 1835 is insufficient to pay debts and requests to sell real estate. McDowell's Inventory is attached.[KM Abstract]
John T. McDowell Administrator of John Van Dyke Deceased } Application for Sale of Real Estate. The like rule in all things.
MiddlesexOCD:363 June Term 1835
Sarah Van Dike vs John T. McDowell Admr of John Van Dike Decd } Citation. Retble June Term 1835. Town. Service & Return $2.02. Mileage 48 $2.60. Abm Cruser Shff File Atty.
John T. McDowell Adr of John Van Dike Decd } Rule to limit made absolute. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the rule to limit creditors heretofore granted in this case has been advertised according to law, and no cause being shewn to the contrary, It is therefore ordered and Decree that the said Rule be made absolute in all things.
John T. McDowell Admr of John Van Dike Decd } It is ordered by the Court that the said admr have thirty days within which to file his accounts in obedience to the citation __ against him at this term.
MiddlesexOCD:370-371 June Term 1835
John T. McDowell Administrator of John Van Dike Deceased } The like Decree [The Surrogate having reported the foregoing account for settlement and allowance and the same appearing to have been advertised according to law and no exceptions taken thereto, therefore it is Decreed that the said account be allowed in all things as stated by the Surrogate]
MiddlesexOCD:419 June Term 1836
Application of John T. McDowell to limit time of creditors to file claims.
On back: Application for appt of Commissioners to divide Real Estate of John Van Dike dec'd granted by the Court and David B. Applegate, John T. McDowell & Aaron Gulick appointed Commissioners September 29th 1840.[KM Abstract]
March Term 1834
Personally appeared in Orphans Court John T. McDowell, Aaron Gulick & D.B. Applegate Commissioners appointed September Term 1840 and sworn to make a fair and just partition of real estate of John Van Dyke. 4 December 1840.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDivisionPartition2:
18 September 1840 By cash pd John T. McDowell admrs of John Van Dike No 20 – $26.00
22 December 1840 By cash pd John T. McDowell appraiser No 24 – $3.00
17 March 1841, Account of Henry Van Dike Administrator of Lydia Van Dike
Nicholas Johnson
Commissioners John T. McDowell, Peter P. Measuroll & Abraham Voorhees appointed to make division of Real Estate of Nicholas Johnson deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:274 December 1833
27 January 1834 To 3 days services of John T. McDowell – $2.00
March Term 1834, Account of Sale of Real Estate of Nicholas Johnson deceased
Commissioners John T. McDowell, Peter P. Measuroll & Abraham Voorhees report on sale of Real Estate of Nicholas Johnson on 28 June 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:321-322 September Term 1834
John T. McDowell, Abraham Voorhees and Peter P. Meassuroll, commissioner to sell real estate of Nicholas Johnson deceased, report of sales.[KM Abstract]
September Term 1834
Anthony Carson
In the matter of the division of the Real Estate of Anthony Applegate [Sic: Anthony Carson] among devisees } Order of Division. The petition of Disbrow Carson having been read and the Court having duly considered the same, do order and direct a division of the Real Estate of the said Anthony Carson of which he died seized with County of Middlesex to be made between the devisees or those representing the devisees, agreeably to the true intent and meaning of the Last Will and testament of the said Anthony Applegate, the metes and bounds of the share of each devisee to be ascertained by the Commissioners hereinafter named. And the Court appoint Allison Ely Jr., John B. Mount & John T. McDowell Commissioners to make division as aforesaid, and what they may do in the premises to make report this Court.
MiddlesexOCD:274 December Term 1833
Rosteen Allen & wife Sarah Allen, Robert Carson and William Carson, children of Anthony Carson deceased and grandchildren of Robert Carson, to Benjamin Reed and Peter E. Wilson of Hightstown Mercer County. John T. McDowell, Allison Ely, and John B. Mount appointed to make valuation and division of property of Anthony Carson.[KM Abstract]
MercerDBM:134-136 17 April 1847
John N. Lewis
John T. McDowell, Executor of John N. Lewis deceased } Rule to limit creditors.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:225 December Term 1832
John T. McDowell, Executor or John N. Lewis deceased } Order for sale of Real Estate in Cranberry.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:307 June Term 1834
John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis } Report of Sale of land to Robert McChesney on 12 September 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:334 December Term 1834
John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis } Rule to limit creditors (Insolvent). McDowell petitions for the ruling.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:358 28 April 1835
John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis Deceased } The like Decree in all things and Turn of Distribution
The Surrogate having reported the foregoing account for settlement and allowance by which it appears that after paying the preferred debts and necessary expenses there is a balance in the hands of the said Executor of Four hundred and twenty six dollars and forty eight cents, and the Court having allowed the same and it further appearing that the claims and demands presented to the said Executor under the rule of this Court amount to the sum of Nine hundred and thirty eight dollars & sixty one cents and that the said estate is insolvent, The Court do therefore order adjudge and Decree the said estate to be insolvent and do further order the said executor to pay to the said claimants the sum of forty five and one third cents in the dollar upon their respective claims and demands.
MiddlesexOCD:389 December Term 1835
December Term 1832. Post time for creditors to bring claims against estate of John N. Lewis to John T. McDowell.
Filed 28 April 1835, John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis. Personal and real estate is insufficient to pay debts.
9 December 1835. Public notices posted at several places.[KM Abstract]
John T. McDowell, Executor of John N. Lewis, ordered at Special April Term 1835 of Middlesex Orphans Court to post notice that creditors have 6 months to file claims against estate and he reports having posted 5 copies on 10 May last at Court on 9 December 1835.[KM Abstract]
19 March 1834 Account of John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis deceased.
March Term 1834: John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis states that personal estate not sufficient to pay debts and sale of real estate required. Court orders that all interested parties proposed sale appear at June Court to show cause why not to be sold.
Report of Sale notices being posted 1 June 1834 by John T. McDowell.
Report of Sales of real estate of John N. Lewis deceased by John T. McDowell on 4 September 1834.
15 December 1835. Account of John T. McDowell Executor of John N. Lewis deceased.[KM Abstract]
Jacob Suydam/Suidam
We the subscribers the widow and next of kin of Jacob Suydam late of the County of Middlesex decd do hereby renounce our right to administer on the estate of said deceased provided that Letters of Administration be granted on his estate to John T. McDowell Esq. & Charles Abraham Esqr & request that the Surrogate grant them accordingly. Octr 25th 1831. Signed: Mary Suydam, Cornl Siouydam, James Abraham, Cornelius W. Van Horne, Jacob Van Clief. Witness present: James S. Nivens.
Oath of John T. McDowell and Charles Abraham to administer the estate of Jacob Suydam dated 12 November 1831.
Administration Bond of John T. McDowell and Charles Abraham with sureties George T. McDowell and Peter Mount dated 12 November 1831 to administer estate.[KM Abstract]
Cornelius Suidam & wife Margaret, James Abraham & wife Alice of Middlesex County and Cornelius W. Vanhorn & wife Maria of Hunterdon, and Dinah Van Cleef of Somerset heirs at law of Jacob Suidam deceased and John T. McDowell and Charles Abraham & wife Helen Administrators of Jacob Suidam to John Appleby & James D. Farrington. 0.94-acre lot beginning at a stone standing on the north side of a Hickory tree near the south side of the highway and from thence running (1) S63E 1 chains 9 links, (2) S62'30"E 8 chains, (3) N53W 4 chains 64 links, (4) N34W 3 chains 55 links, (5) S83'45"W 1 chain 75 links, (6) S30'45"W 1 chain 47 links to the beginning, to which said lot of land and premises the aforesaid John T. McDowell and Charles Abraham claim right by deed of sale from under the hands seal of Andrew Snowhill high sheriff. Signed: Cornelius Suidam, Margaret Suidam, James Abraham, Alice Abraham, Cornelius W. Van Horne, Mariah Van Horne, Dinah Van Cleef, John T. McDowell, Charles Abraham, Helen Abraham. Acknowledged 12 November 1835 and recorded 2 December 1835.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB27:371 4 August 1835
John T. McDowell, Charles Abraham and wife Helen to Freeling Van Deventer for $40, McDowell and Abraham obtained via deed from Sheriff Andrew Showhill dated 20 June 1833 in 26:615. Signed: John T. McDowell, Charles Abraham, Helen Abraham. Witnesses. John [Nsadden] Andw Snowhill. Acknowledged 15 July 1839 and recordd 14 February 1840.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:44-45 15 July 1839
Jane Perrine
Commissioners John T. McDowell, David B. Applegate, & Aaron Gulick to divide land of Jane Perrine deceased report that it cannot be divided without harm.[KM Abstract]
June Term 1836
In the matter of John T. McDowell, David B. Applegate and Aaron Gulick Commissioners to divide real estate of Jane Perrine late Ervin } It is ordered by the Court that the parties interested shew cause on the first day of the next term why the sales of the said property and the said report should not be set aside and that Daniel Ervin a person interested be allowed to take affidavits in support of the above rule.
MiddlesexOCD:473 December 1836
Report of sale of real estate of Jane Perrine by John T. McDowell, David B. Applegate and Aaron Gulick. Time and place of sale advertised and on 2 November at house of Daniel Ervin, one 83.19-acre farm to James Mount, one house & lot of 5 acres to Thomas Ervin, and one lot of 1.5 acres to William Jobs.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: December Term 1836
John T. McDowell, Aaron Gulick and David B. Applegate Commissioners sell the real estate of Jane Perrine late Ervin deceased to James Mount of South Amboy. Signed: John T. McDowell and others. Acknowledged 29 March 1837 and recorded 20 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:798-801 29 March 1837
James Mount & wife Hannah to John T. McDowell, David B. Applegate & Aaron Gulick, Commissioners for division of real estate of Jane Perrine. Acknowledged 29 March 1837 and recorded 11 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:385 29 March 1837
Matthew Rue
Report of Commissioners John B. Mount, John T. McDowell, and Isaac Rue for sell of Rue real estate.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:498 9 February 1837
Commissioners John B. Mount, John T. McDowell & Isaac Rue to divide the real estate of Matthew Rue deceased to Matthias Rue. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: John W. Davison. Acknowledged 17 March 1837 and recorded 24 August 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB32:447-450 17 March 1837
Matthias Rue & wife Ellen of West Windsor to Elias Bergen of South Amboy, both of Middlesex County. By virtue of deed from John B. Mount, John T. McDowell, and Isaac Rue Commissioners to divided Estate of Matthew Rue deceased. Acknowledged 17 March 1837 and recorded 9 January 1840.[KM Abstract]
MercerDBB:290-291 17 March 1837
Thomas Wilmurt
Commissioners John T. McDowell, Isaac Rue and [blank] to make division of real estate of Thomas Wilmurt deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:477 Special Term February 1837
Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Perrine Jur, and Isaac Rue sell real estate of Thomas Wilmurt.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:102-103 March Term 1839
John T. McDowell, John Perrine Jur. and Isaac Rue, Commissioners to sell real estate of Thomas Wilmurt deceased to William Jolly. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Andrew Snowhill. Acknowledged 16 April 1839 and recored 18 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:196-198 15 April 1839
William Jolly to John T. McDowell, Isaac Rue and John Perrine Jr, Commissioner to Thomas Wilmurt deceased. Signed: William Jolly. Witness: Andrew Snowhill. Acknowledged 16 April 1839 and recorded 19 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:42 15 April 1839
John T. McDowell, John Perrine Jr. and Isaac Rue, Commissioners to sell real estate of Thomas Wilmurt deceased, to Eleazer Ayres. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Andrew Snowhill. Acknowledged 16 April 1839 and recorded 13 May 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:285-287 15 April 1839
Commissioners John T. McDowell, John Perrine Jur. & Isaac Rue to sell real estate of Thomas Wilmut deceased to Sarah Wilmut. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Andw. Snowhill. Acknowledged 16 April 1839 and recorded 19 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:203-205 15 April 1839
Sarah Wilmont to John T. McDowell, Isaac Rue and John Perrine Jr, Commissioner to Thomas Wilmurt deceased. Signed: Sarah Wilmont. Witness: Andrew Snowhill. Acknowledged 16 April 1839 and recorded 19 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:43 15 April 1839
Peter H. Cusins & wife Caroline to John S. Rue. First given by William Jolly to John T. McDowell, Isaac Rue & John Perrine Commissioners of Thomas Wilmont deceased dated 15 April 1839. Acknowledged 14 March 1846 and recorded 16 March 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:420 14 March 1846
Richard J. Brumaghein & wife Jane D. to John T. McDowell & John Perrine Surviving Commissioners to sell real estate of Thomas Wilmont deceased. Witness Menial Mundy. Acknowledged 16 October 1848 and recorded 3 November 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:363-364 16 October 1848
Robert Carson
William Hutchinson & wife Martha, George Davison & wife Mary to Benjamin Reed. And the same being set off by a report of Allison Ely and John T. McDowell and John B. Mount Commissioners appointed to divide the real estate of Robert Carson deceased dated 8 December 1835. Acknowledged 29 December 1837 and recorded 9 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:180-182 29 December 1837
William N. Norent
Commissioners John T. McDowell and Peter Duncan to sell the estate of William N Norent and wife Sarah to Alexander Snediker. Signed: John T. McDowell, Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 2 April 1839 and recorded 2 June 1841.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB36:203-205 2 April 1839
James Rightmire
John T. McDowell and Jacob V. Rightmire, Trustees of James Rightmire, to Archibold McFarland. Signed by Trustees. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 1 April 1839 and recorded 2 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:149-151 1 April 1839
Archibald McFarland & wife Sarah B. to John McDowell and Jacob V. Rightmire Trustees. Acknowledged 1 April 1839 and recorded 2 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:23-24 1 April 1839
Barnes Bennet & wife Susan to Jacob V. Rightmire. Subject to the exceptions & reservations contained in a deed from John T. McDowell and Jacob V. Rightmire Trustees to sell real estate of James Rightmire deceased dated 1 April 1839 to Archibald McFarland. Acknowledged 14 January 1843 and recored 14 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16: 14 January 1843
1839 By cash paid John T. McDowell for services as Commr Appointed by the Legislature to sell the Real Estate of sd deceased – $7.65
By services above sell in same & expenses attending the Legislature and going to N. York frequently – $20.00
Putting up notices per final settlement and proof – $1.25
11 March 1842, Account of Jacob V. Rightmire Executor of James Rightmire
Daniel Atchley
Will of Daniel Atchley dated 8 September 1834 and probated 3 May 1839. Executors Ann Atchley and John T. McDowell including their oath at probate.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBD:311-312
Ann Atchley & John T. McDowell Executrs of Daniel Atchley decd } Rule to limit creditors.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:116 Special Term 1839
John Ervin
Middlesex Orphans Court September Term AD 1839. In the matter of Division of real estate of John Ervin decd
John T. McDowell being duly sworn on his oath saith that he is acquainted with the farm of John Ervin decd lying in Monroe township in the County of Middlesex, that he this deponent has lately been a commissioner to divide a farm adjoining the farm in question and being originally a tract of the farm of the said John Ervin decd and that the commissioners reported that his farm could not be divided without prejudice to the interests of the owner and this deponent is of opinion that the farm of the said John Ervin decd could not be divided into eight parts without great prejudice and injury to the interests of the owners.
John T. McDowell
Sworn & subscribed in open Court this 30th day of September A.D. 1839
Jos Ford Judge &C
Thomas Ervin & wife Lydia of Monroe Township to William H. Lane. Conveyed to Thomas Ervin by John T. McDowell, David B. Applegate and Aaron Gulick on 29 March 1837. Acknowledged 31 March 1842 and recorded 22 April 1842.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB36:698-700 31 March 1842
Richard Sutphin
John T. McDowell & Aaron Dean, Executors of Richard Sutphin deceased, to Garret T. Garritson & James Swain. … to the corner of Mary Van Pelt's land, thence (3) along her line and the line of Richard McDowell's land S45'37"E 21 chains to a corner of the aforesaid McDowell's land, thence (4) along his line N61E 6 chains 64 links to another corner of the said McDowell's land, thence (5) along his line S51E 30 chains to another corner of the said McDowell's land, thence (6) along as aforesaid S44W 9 chains 13 links to a stake and corner of saidMcDowell's land, thence (7) as aforesaid S2¾W 1 chain 61 links to the center of the great ditch, thence (8) down the center thereof the several courses thereof to a gum tree on the Westerly side thereof marked thereof for a corner, thence (9) along the aforesaid McDowell's line S41¼W 8 chains 26 links to a large Pin Oak Tree marked for a corner … . Signed: John T. McDowell, Aaron Dean. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 1 April 1842 and recorded 29 August 1855.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB69:244-246 1 April 1842
Richard Handley
John T. McDowell, Peter Duncan & George Morris appointed Commissioners to make division of real estate of Richard Handley.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:271 March Term 1842
Report of John T. McDowell, one of the commissioners for sale of real estate of Richard Handley pursuant to order dated 17 December 1844. Sale on 4 March 1844. Submitted 14 March 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:4-6 March Term 1845
John T. McDowell Peter Duncan and Dean Britton, Commissioners of Richard Handley deceased, to Reverend Symnius C. Henry. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Garret G. Voorhees. Acknowledged 1 May 1845 and recorded 12 June 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:294-296 1 May 1845
John T. McDowell, Peter Duncan & Dean Britton, Commissioners of real estate of Richard Handley, to Elisabeth Johnson. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Garrett G. Voorhees. Acknowledged 1 May 1845 and recorded 13 May 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:303-304 1 May 1845
John T. McDowell, Peter Duncan & Dean Britton, Commissioners of Richard Handley, to Nelson Forman. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Garret G. Voorhees. Acknowledged 1 May 1845 and recorded 23 July 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:463-465 1 May 1845
John T. McDowell, Peter Duncan & Dean Britton, Commissioners of Richard Handley deceased, to Philip McKinney. Signed by commissioners. Witness: Garret G. Voorhees. Acknowledged 1 May 1845 and recored 30 October 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:102 1 May 1845
John T. McDowell, Peter Duncan & Dean Britton, Commissioners of Richard Handley deceased, to John J. Duncan. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Garret G. Voorhees. Acknowledged 1 May 1845 and recorded 23 October 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB43:455-456 1 May 1845
James Combs
Administration Oath of Jane Combs and John T. McDowell for James Combs deceased 7 June 1842.
Administration Bond of Jane Combs and John T. McDowell with sureties Abram Jackson and James P. Dehart for James Combs deceased dated 7 June 1842.[KM Abstract]
Jane Combs & John T. McDowell, Administrators of James Combs, Rule to show cause why real estate should not be sold.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: March Term 1844
Jane Combs & John T. McDowell Admrs &C of James Combs decd } Rule on application for the sale of Real Estate of the said decd. The same rules granted as in the previous rule.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCE:443 March Term 1844
Jane Combs and John T. McDowell Administrators of James Combs deceased to Frederick Outcalt. Signed: Jane Combs, John T. McDowell. Acknowledged 1 February 1845 and recorded 29 May 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB41:345-346 1 February 1845
John T. McDowell & Jane Combs, Administrators of James Combs, to Jacob Rappleyea. Signed: Jane Combs, John T. McDowell. Witness: John Perrine. Acknowledged 1 February 1845 and recorded 8 April 1850.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB51:274-275 1 February 1845
John T. McDowell & Jane Combs, Administrators of James Combs, to Jeremiah Rappleyea. Signed: Jane Combs, John T. McDowell. Witness: John Perrine. Acknowledged 1 February 1845 and recorded 27 April 1850.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB51:437-438 1 February 1845
Notice to exhibit final account dated 9 August 1851 and certification by
John T. McDowell with list of locations. dated October 1851.
22 October 1851, Account of Jane Combs &
John T. McDowell Administors of James Combs deceased before Surrogate
James G. McDowell.
Commissioners John Perrine, Aaron Gulick & John W. Davison of Estate of James Combs deceased report that division of land would be at great prejudice to owners. Dated 14 May 1846
John T. McDowell who resides near and well acquainted with premises agrees that division would reduce value of each share. 23 May 1846.
Order for Sale of land by Commissioners at May Term 1846.[KM Abstract]
John Paxton
Application of Theodosia Paxton, widow of John Paxton deceased, for assignment of Freeholders for her dower. Appointed: John T. McDowell, Aaron Gulick & Andrew Snowhill.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: September Term 1843
John T. McDowell, Aaron Gulick & Andrew Snowhill Commissioners appointed September Term 1843 to set off dower of Theordoria Paxton, widow of John Paxton deceased. Dated 12 March 1844.[KM Abstract]
Bill of Costs 19 March 1844
John T. McDowell Coms 2 days – $3.00
Application of James Buckelew for partition of real estate of John Paxton of Monroe Township, intestate. Wife: Theodosia, Eight Children: William, Edward, John, James, Margaret, Mary (married Peter Castle but has died leaving minor children), Catharine (James Buckelew purchased her share) & Elizabeth (who married Peter Castle after death of Mary). 1843 Dower Freeholders: John T. McDowell, Aaron Gulick & Andrew Snowhill who set aside 50.50 acres for her in Book B of Partitions, pages 150 and 151. Commissioners to partition: Samuel R. Forman, Andrew McDowell & James Applegate.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: October Term 1853
James Rue
Vincent Rue to John T. McDowell sixth part of 140-acre farm of James Rue deceased. Witness: Joseph F. Randolph. Acknowledged 26 October 1843 and recorded 26 October 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:752 26 October 1843
Petition to appoint Freeholders of Dower for Nancy Rue, widow of James Rue deceased. Appointed: John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & JOhn Perrine Junior.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC: September Term 1844
Ann Rue, widow of James Rue, to Samuel Gordon. Set off and apportioned to the said Ann Rue by Commissioners John T. McDowell, A.W. Brown & Andrew J. Disbrow to divide real estate of Runyon Barkelew deceased. Acknowledged 8 April 1880 [Sic: should 1848] and recorded 14 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:78-80 9 February 1848
John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & John Perrine, Commissioners of James Rue, to Ann Rue. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Merrill Mundy. Acknowledged 4 April 1848 and recorded 5 May 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:287-289 4 April 1848
John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & John Perrine, Commissioners of James Rue, to James Rue. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: Merrill Mundy. Acknowledged 4 April 1848 and recorded 5 May 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:289-290 4 April 1848
Vincent Rue, James Rue, Jacob F. Rue, Wiliam Rue, Isaac Rue & Sarah Ann Lee (wife of Abner Lee) release and discharge John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & John Perrine, Commissioners of James Rue, from all suits, demands, or claims. Acknowledged 4 April 1848 and recorded 5 May 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:290-291 4 April 1848
Abraham Barkelew
Abel C. Jaques & wife Catharine Ann, Stephen H. Barkelew & wife Jane, Charles S. Barkelew & wife Elisabeth, George W. Beeny and wife Mary, William W.C. Barkelew to Abraham Barkelew. Part of the real estate alloted to heirs of Abraham Barkelew by Commissioners John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & A.I. Disbrow. Acknowledged 8 January 1848 and recorded 8 May 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:316 8 January 1848
Abel C. Jaques & wife Catharine Ann, Stephen H. Barkelew & wife Jane, George W. Beeny and wife Mary, Abraham Barkelew and wife Almira, William W.C. Barkelew to Charles S. Barkelew. Part of the real estate alloted to heirs of Abraham Barkelew by Commissioners John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & A.I. Disbrow. Acknowledged 8 January 1848 and recorded 13 June 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:473-474
Stephen H. Barkelew & wife Jane, Charles S. Barkelew & wife Elizabeth, George W. Beery and wife Mary, Abraham Barkewlew & wife Almira, & William W.C. Barkelew to Abel C. Jacques & wife Catherine Ann. Being a portion of the share of the Real Estate allotted to the heirs of Abraham Barkelew deceased by Commissioners John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & Andrew I. Disbrow. Witnesses: F. Stults, A.J. Disbrow. Acknowledged 8 January 1848 and recorded 18 November 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:268-269 8 January 1848
Runyon Barkelew
Stephen Barkelew, son of Runyon Barkelew, & wife of Ohio to Frederick C. Tanner of New York City. Part of share of Runyon Barkelew deceased by Commissioners John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown deceased and Andrew J. Disbrow to divide Runyon's real estate. Acknowledged 28 January 1848 and recorded 18 March 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB46:619-621 28 January 1848
Frederick C. Tanner, New Your City merchant, to Lorenzo W. Tanner of New Hanna Oswego County NY. One tract: Commissioners John T. McDowell, Abraham W. Brown & Andrew J. Disbrow to divide estate of Runyon Barkelew deceased. Acknowledged 3 November 1849 and recorded 3 November 1849.
MiddlesexDB49:216-227 29 October 1849
John Bowne
Order for Division of Real Estate of John Bowne between 5 children: William Bowne, John V.D. Bowne, Peter Bowne, Jacob Bowne & James Bowne. John T. McDowell, G.S. Walker & James P. Dehart appointed commissioners 11 September 1849.
Commissioners report that division cannot be made without great prejudice to the owners. 18 September 1849.
Commissioners ordered to sell real estate. 21 September 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:349-351 September Term 1849
Division and sell of real estate of John Bowne deceased by John T. McDowell, Christian C. Walker & James P. Dehart Commissioners. Report of Sale Signed by Commissioners.
Decree confirming sale and order to make Deed.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:395-396 19 March 1850
John T. McDowell, Christian J. Walker & James P. Dehart Commissioners of John Bowne deceased to Marcus Feldman. Signed by Commissioners. Acknowledged 9 April 1850 and recorded 9 April 1850.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB51:298-299 1 April 1850
William Bowne & John V.D. Bowne to John T. Mcdowell, Christian J. Walker & James P. Derhart, Commissioners of John Bowne deceased. Witness: James G. McDowell. Acknowledged 8 April 1857 and recorded 29 September 1857.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB76:18-19 19 April 1850
In 1825, John was a auditor of the estate of Henry Silvers.
William Tendall and Wm Silvers Executors of Henry Silvers decd } On accounts and Exceptions filed.
It is ordered and directed that the account of the Executors with the Exceptions filed be referred to Daniel J. Barricklo, John T. McDowell and Benjamin Olden auditors, to audit and restate the account and to report the same to this Court at the next session subsequent term and that the auditors have their first meeting at Charles Campbell on Penns Neck on Monday the twenty second day of August next at ten o'clock AM.
MiddlesexOC:[original document] June Term 1825
He was a trustee for William Mount in 1839.
Alexander Sendiker & wife Lydia to John T. McDowell & Peter Duncan Trustees &C William Mount & Children. Acknowledged 2 April 1839 and recorded 5 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:29 2 April 1839
John served as an assignee of William Disborough beginning in 1819.
William Disborough Junior to Samuel Combs, John T. McDowell and James Rickets. Various items for $1 including lot of about 8 acres in Spotswood, about 5-acre lot in Spotswood, and so forth according to payment of debts. Schedule A of creditors: George & John McDowell one bill & promisory note of $275. Signed: William Disborough Jr, John T. McDowell, James Rickets, Samual Combs. Acknowledged 19 June 1819 and recorded 10 October 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB21:614-615 19 June 1819
Samuel Combs, John T. McDowell and James Ricketts, assignees of William Disborough Junr, to John Bowne and Samuel Bowne of South Amboy for $537.91. Signed: Samuel Combs, John T. McDowell, Jas Ricketts. Witnesses: Daniel Snowhill, Wm Snowhill. Acknowledged 30 May 1820 and recorded 30 May 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB14:371 23 May 1820
Samuel Combs, James Richetts and John T. McDowell, assignees of William Disborough Junr deceased, to John H. Van Derhoef and Michael Van Derhoef for $95. 1.25-acre tract in Spotswood beginning at the northeast corner of a lot formerly conveyed to Thomas C. Thompson, thence N55'30"E 80 feet, 2d thence S30E 10 chains to the Menolpen River, thence up the said River the several courses thereof about 80 feet to Thomas C. Thompson's line, thence along the line of the said Thomas C. Thompson line N30W 10 chains to the beginning. Signed: Samuel Combs, John T. McDowell, Jas Ricketts. Witnesses: Wm Snowkill, Oliver Johnston. Acknowledged 20 April 1821 and recorded 24 April 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB14:757-758 20 May 1821
Samuel Combs and John T. McDowell, surviving assignees of William Disborough Junior, to the Minister Elders and Deacons of the reformed dutch church at Spotswood. 5-acre tract beginning at the northeast corner of a lot sold to John H. Van Der Hoef and Michael Van Der Hoef and thence along the line of the said John and Michael Van Der Hoef S30E 10 chains to Monolopen River, thence down the said Monolopen River the several courses thereof to the southwest corner of the parsonage lot, thence along the line of the said parsonage lot northwesterly 10 chains to the south side of the Borden town and south Amboy Turnpike road, thence along the said Turnpike road southwesterly to the beginning. Signed: Samuel Combs, John T. McDowell. Witnesses: Henry Stults, John Combs. Acknowledged 15 September and recorded 6 October 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB21:597-598 15 September 1828
John T. McDowell to William Disborough. William Disbrough Jr by deed of assignment dated 19 June 1819 conveyed to John T. McDowell, Samuel Combs, and James Rickets but Combs and Rickets have died leaving McDowell with authority to sell the tract which he does. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 9 March 1836 and recorded 9 March 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB29:629 9 March 1836
He was an assignee of Cornelius Selover beginning in 1843.
Assignee Bond of John T. McDowell with sureties George T. McDowell, Daniel P. Bush and Peter Selover for Cornelius Selover dated 19 Jaunary 1843.[KM Abstract]
Cornelius Selover of South Brunswick to John T. McDowell for purpose of securing to his creditors an equal distribution of his estate and for $0.50 in trust. Inventory of items annexed: one wood lot in the township of Monroe adjoining lands of John A. McDowell, Michael Vanderhoef & others containing 3.70 acres; To George T. McDowell & Michael Vanderhoef Executors of John Van Pelt deceased $153.00; To John & George T. McDowell Act $20.00. Signed: Cornelius Selover. Witness: Jos F. Randolph. Acknowledged 20 December 1842. John T. McDowell entered into Bond with sureties George T. McDowell, Daniel P. Bush & Peter Selover for performance as trustee. Recorded 19 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB37:680-682 20 December 1842
Inventory of John T. McDowell Assignee of Cornelius Selover. List of items. Dated 19 Jaunary 1843.
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick, Assignee of Cornelius Selover for creditors by deed dated 20 December 1842, to James Buckalew of Monroe for $3,770.20. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Geo. A. Vroom. Acknowledged 17 October 1845 and recorded 17 October 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:67-68 17 Otober 1845
John T. McDowell of South Brunswick, Assignee of Cornelius Selover for creditors by deed dated 20 December 1842, to James Buckalew of Monroe for $3,770.20. Signed: John T. McDowell. Witness: Geo. A. Vroom. Acknowledged 17 October 1845 and recorded 17 October 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:68-69 17 Otober 1845
Cornelius Selover & wife Sarah quit claim to James Buckalew. Tract assigned to John T. McDowell dated 20 December 1842. Witness: Geo. A. Vroom. Acknowledged 17 October 1845 and recorded 18 October 1845[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:74 17 October 1845
James Buckalew to Cornelius Selover. Assignee John T. McDowell conveyed tract on same day to James Buckalew and he has agreed with Selover to convey land to him under conditions. Witness: Geo. A. Vroom. Acknowledged 17 October 1845 and recorded 18 October 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB42:75 17 October 1845
John T. McDowell Assignee of Cornerlius Slover via deed dated 20 December 1842 to James Buckalew.[KM Abrstract]
MiddlesexDB42:67 17 October 1845
John appeared in several court records.
William H. Conover vs David Mercereau } In Case. Samuel Combs, John T. McDowell and Daniel Snowhill commissioners to resolve a court case and find in favor of Conover.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexJudgementsC:154 June Term 1819
George & John T. McDowell vs Aaron Gulick } In debt on Bond & Warrant of Attorney. Gulick bound to them to pay $251.11 with interest. Ordered by Court that George and John T. McDowell recover against Gulick $502.22 and $4 costs. 30 Septembr 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexJudgementsC:275 September Term 1820
Sheriff Abraham Van Arsdalen to Daniel W. Disborough by final decree of Court of Chancery wherein Daniel W. Disborough, John Outcalt and Obadiah Herbert Executors &C of Samuel Van Tine were complainants and Matthias Prest, William Disborough Junr., Susanna Johnston, Daniel Snowhill, Samuel Combs, James Ricketts, John T. McDowell, and Jacob Drake were Defendants. Ruling on four lots in South Amboy on south side of highway leading from Spotswoods to South River Bridge. Acknowledged 1 April 1823 and recorded 4 April 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:130 28 March 1823
A.W. Brown Sherff to Abraham Suydam. Court case with John T. McDowell Complainant and Jacob C. Bennett, Catharine Bennett, Archibald M. Lucas, Charles Oakley, Ann Oakley, Benjamin VanDenbergy, Gertrude VanDenbergh, Prosper Anslin, Jeannette, Josephine Bals, John Harris, Richard L. Shiffelin and James A. Whiting are defendants. Acknowledged 6 June 1839 and recorded 30 September 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:531-533 1 June 1839
John T. McDowell appointed Freeholder to view and certify road in South Brunswick from public road leading from Kingston to the Crossroads to lands of Daniel Culvert and the Freeholders report road to be unnecessary and injurious.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBookAB:348-349 24 October 1840
Copies of the within Notice was set up at Wm Reid, Cremby January 4th 1841
S. Smock, Road Hall 5
H. Perins N. Brunswick 5
A.D. Van Pelt Cross Road 5
Wm L. Schenck Du 5
Middlesex County Ss. John T. McDowell came before me & being sworn upon his Oath says that one the fourth & fifth days of January last, he set up four copies of the within Notice at the places her mentioned all public places in the said County.
John T. McDowell
Sworn and subscribed before me Feby 22 1841 Jos Ford Justice of the Peace.
John appeared in several ledger or account lists.
13 September 1815 By cash paid John McDowell for setting up advt No. 31 – $1.00
16 September 1815, Account of Aaron Gulick acting administrator of Joakim Gulick deceased
31 May 1824 No. 15 John T. McDowell for serving as Clerk taking Inventory – $2.00
16 July 1824 No. 16 John T. McDowell book account agst deceased – $1.75
16 March 1826, Account of Gilbert S. Van Pelt Executor of Guisebert Sutphen decd
19 March 1825 No. 13 by cash paid John T. McDowell as appraiser – $3.00
27 September 1826, Account of Elisha Lamberson & John VanDyke Executors of Elisha Lamberson deceased
19 March 1825 By cash paid John T. McDowell as appraiser No 13 – $3.00
13 September 1827, Account of Elisha Lamberson & John Van Dyke of Elisha Lamberson deceased
8 June 1826 By cash paid John T. McDowell in full for prinl & Int on bond No 19 – $209.50
12 September 1827, Account of Joseph McChesney and John Davison Junr Executors of Joseph Brown deceased
9 June 1829 By cash pd John T. McDowell a/c No 25 – $2.75
11 June 1830, Account of Lydia Perrine administratrix of Peter E. Perrine
1840 To Interest recd by John T. McDowell – $59.20
4 October 1844, Account of John T. McDowell and Allison Dean Executors of Richard Sutphen deceased
25 February 1842 For cash paid John T. McDowell No 23 – $7.07
18 September 1844, Account of Daniel Bennett and John A. Davision administrators of James Bennett Senior
7 May 1833 By cash pd John T. McDowell for proving will No 16 – $2.00
17 March 1841, Account of
George T. McDowell and Michael Van Derhoef Executors of John Van Pelt deceased
Thomas L. McDowell
Thomas L. McDowell [19 June 1788 - 25 April 1849] married Letitia Probasco [1786 - 10/16 October 1856 (Age 59)
BRAN/FG] on 29 April 1817 in Middlesex County NJ. They had the following children.
Agnes McDowell [Unknown - 25 March 1810
BRAN/FG]
Sarah Ellen McDowell [4 November 1823 (by calculation 18y 1m 27d) - 1 January 1841]
Rachel McDowell [14 July 1825 (by calculation 1y 8m 13d) - 27 March 1827]
George McDowell [30 May 1833 (by calculation 18y 6m 12d) - 10 November 1851
BRAN/FG]
John McDowell [c1837 - Unknown]
Thomas and Letitia appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
Thomas L. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 40-49: [Thomas]
1 Female 5-9: [Sarah]
2 Females 10-14:
1 Female 30-39: [Letitia]
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Thos McDowell
South Brunswick
2 Males 0-4: [George, John]
1 Male 50-59: [Thomas]
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 10-14:
1 Female 15-19: [Sarah]
1 Female 40-49: [Letitia]
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick
Lettitia McDowell - 52 F
George - 17 M
John - 13 M
Thomas appeared in several court records for failure to pay a debt.
William Rowland vs Thomas L. McDowell } In Case. Rowland puts attorney Joseph W. Scott as his attorney in plea of trespass on the case. Thomas L. McDowell summoned to answer Rowland. Scott complains that whereas the said Thomas McDowell on the second day of May in the year 1814 at New Brunswick made his certain note of $106.78 but not paid to the damage of $200.56 and brings suit second Tuesday of December and Court assessed his damage at $110.98 besides costs of $21.10.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMB:402 September Term 1814
George & John T. McDowell vs Thomas McDowell } In debt on Bond & Warrant of Attorney. Bond dated 27 December 1814 of Thomas L. McDowell bound unto George McDowell and John T. McDowell for $1,364. Condition: pay $682 before 28 December instant. Signed: Thos L. McDowell. Authorization for William Dunham to represent Thos L. McDowell signed by McDowell on 28 December 1814. Judgment confessed to the plaintiff for the sum mentioned in the above obligation by virtue of the warrant thereto annexed & pursuant to the directions of an Act. Whereupon it is considered that the said George McDowell & John T. McDowell do recover against the said Thomas L. McDowell the sum of $682 debt and $3 costs of suit. 28 December 1814.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMB:406-407 December Term 1814
President & Directors of Bank of New Brunswick vs Thomas L. McDowell } In case. Cornelius L. Hardenburgh, bank attorney. Thomas L. McDowell in proper person. Complaint: Thomas L. McDowell on 25 July 1814 at New Brunswick made a note to pay Israel Freeman $110 at Bank and then further complications explained in the court record. Thomas L. McDowell first denies the complications and requests a jury but he subsequently relinquishes the plea and cannot deny but that he did undertake & promise in manner and form as the said President & Directors complained but that they hath sustained damage of $182.07 besides costs. Judgement of Court: They recover against Thomas L. McDowell damages of $182.07 and $37.93 costs amounting in total to $210 and Thomas L. McDowell in mercy &C.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMB:465-467 September Term 1815
Thomas appeared in the following deeds.
Ephraim Martin of New Brunswick to Thomas L. McDowell of same for $1,500. Lot on Northerly side of Somerset Street in the City of New Brunswick beginning at his southwest corner of John Sutphins lot on the north side of said street, thence running northerly at right angles from said street 200 feet to a stake in the line of Land of James Parker deceased, thence westerly along line of said Parker 59 feet to a stake in the line of a lot lately conveyed by said Martin to James Corteyou, thence southerly along said Cortheyou's lot 33 feet to a stake the southeast corner thereof, thence southerly on a straight line 167 feet to a stake on the north side of said Somerset Street distant westerly 50 feet from the beginning, thence Easterly along said Street 50 feet to the beginning bounded northerly by land of said Parker deceased Westerly by lot of Corteyoun and land of said Martin, southerly by Somerset Street and Easterly by lots of Sutphen and William & Henry V. Son. Signed: Ephraim Martin. Witnesses: Wm P. Dean, John Heard. Acknowledged 16 August 1814 and recorded 25 August 1814.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBH:428-430 15 August 1814
Thomas L. McDowell of New Brunswick to John T. McDowell and George McDowell for $150, all the undivided right title interest property claim and demand that he has in estate of Bartholomur Andre deceased. Signed: Thos L. McDowell. Witnesses: Aaron Gulick, John H. Vanderhoof. Acknowledged 15 March 1815 and recorded 15 March 1815.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB11:172 1 March 1815
Mariah Probasco, Thomas L. McDowell & wife Letitia, John Probasco, Elias Nowell and wife Sarah to Deborah McGinniss for $570. 8.3-acre tract in South Brunswick property of John Probasco. Beginning at a coiled Cherry stump in the line of George and John T. McDowell lands on the west side of the old stage road being the southeasterly corner of William Newtons land, 1 Thence along the said McDowell line S55'12"E 7 chains to James Hance land, 2. Thence N42'30"E 11 chains and 80 links, 3. thence N47'40"W 7 chains to Lauinces Smocko land, 4. thence along his line S43W 12 chains and 50 lins to the beginning being same conveyed by Richd Nixon and Koert Voorhees to John Probasco. Signed: Mary Probasco, Thos L. McDowell, Letitia McDowell, John Probasco, Elias Nowel, Sarah Nowel. Witnesses: John Perine Jun, Rachel McDowell. Acknowledged 3 May 1838 by Thomas L. McDowell and wife Letitia & others.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB33:268-270 3 May 1838
His property is mentioned in the following deeds.
Ephraim Martin of New Brunswick to Ezra R. Ayers and Joseph Van Doren of same. On northeast side of New Jersey Turnpike Road beginning at a stake for the southeast corner of Cortleyous lot, thence running southwardly along the Turnpike 25 feet to a stake, thence at right angles northeasterly from said Turnpike 119 feet to the line of Thomas L. McDowell, thence along his line on a right angle line from __ about 33.5 feet to the line of said Cortleyou, thence along his line southwesterly 142 feet to beginning bounded Northeasterly by Thomas L. McDowells … . Signed: Ephraim Martin. Witnesses: Lewis Runyon, Ara Runyon. Acknowledged 28 January 1815 and recorded 6 February 1815.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBH:692 27 January 1815
Joseph Van Dorn of Bridgewater Somerset County to Sarah Van Dorn of Brunswick undivided lot in Brunswick beginning at a stake for the southeast corner of Cortleyou's lot, thence running southeasterly along the turnpike 25 feet to a stake, thence at right angles northeasterly from said turnpike 119 feet to the line of Thomas McDowell, thence along his line on a right angled line from Somerset Street 33.5 feet to the line of said Cortleyou, thence along his line southwesterly, thence along his line 142 feet to the beginning bounded N Easterly by Thomas L. McDowell, Northwesterly by Cortleyon's lot, southwesterly by the turnpike, and southeast by Ephraim Martins land.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBJ:489 12 March 1819
Joseph K. Lewis & wife Letty, John Lewis & wife Nancy to William Lupp. See metes and bounds in SomersetDBX:156. Acknowledged 3 June 1833 and recorded 5 June 1833.[KM Abstract]
SomersetMortgages11:555 3 June 1833
Joseph K. Lewis & wife to William Lupp. See metes and bounds in SomersetDBX:156. Acknowledged 9 December 1833 and recorded 21 December 1833.[KM Abstract]
SomersetMortgages12:14 9 December 1833
John Lewis & wife to John Cliet Messerall. See SomersetMortgages14:465. Acknowledged 21 March 1834 and recorded 29 March 1834.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBR:163 13 January 1834
Samuel Solomon and wife Margaret to Henry Soloman. See SomersetDBV:478.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBT:513 18 March 1837
Alrah Lewis and wife Margaret to John T. Letson. See metes and bounds in SomersetDBX:156. Acknowledged 20 April 1839 and recorded 22 April 1839.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBV:368 20 April 1839
Henry Soloman & wife Mary of New Brunswick to Philip Milldoler. And Easterly by land of said Philip Milldoler which said lot was conveyed to Thomas L. McDowell by Deed from Ephraim Martin on 15 August 1814 and by McDowell to John Lindsey on 22 April 1815 … .[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBV:478 12 April 1839
Henry Soloman & wife Mary of New Brunswick to Benjamin Langstaff. See SomersetDBV:478.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBV:506 31 May 1839
Sarah Messeraul to Catharine Messeraul for $200. Beginning on the Turnpike road 41 feet from Somerset Street at the corner of a lot sold by John Lewis to Joseph K. Lewis, thence running northwesterly along said Turnpike road 34 feet to the corner of a lot belonging formerly to Ayres & Vandoren's lot 119 feet to a lot now or late the property of Thomas L. McDowell, thence along the said McDowell lot on a right angle line with said Somerset Street southerly 46 feet to the said Joseph K. Lewis lot, thence southwesterly along the line of Joseph K. Lewis 89 feet more or less to the beginning. Signed: Sarah Messeraul (X her mark). Witnesses: Y.P. Molleson. Acknowledged 1 May 1841 and recorded 3 May 1841.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBX:156 1 May 1841
Elihu Cook & wife Mary Ann to Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset. To a lot now or late the property of Thomas L. McDowell, thence along said McDowell's lot on a right angle with said Somerset Street southerly 90 feet to Somerset Street. Acknowledged 28 May 1844 and recorded 28 May 1844.[KM Abstract]
SomersetMortgages14:465 28 May 1844
He witnessed the following deed.
Mary Van Pelt of South Brunswick to Thomas Dean. Witness: Thos L. McDowell. Acknowledged before Thomas L. McDowell one of the Commissioners of the County of Middlesex. Recorded 23 September 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:121 7 September 1848
Thomas appeared in a number of records related to Wills.
Will of James Thompson of New Brunswick dated 26 November 1813 and probated 5 July 1814. Executors: Staats Van Deursen and David Schureman. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, William Voorhees, William VanDorn. Acknowledged by Thomas L. McDowell on 5 July 1814.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:113-114 26 November 1813
Will of David Van Derhoef dated 4 April 1822 and probated 9 May 1822. Witnesses: Aaron Gulick, Ralph P. Lott, Thos L. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:550 4 April 1822
Will of Ely Anderson dated 17 December 1829 and probated 14 January 1829. Signed: Ely (X his mark) Anderson. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, Gertrude Perrine. Proved by Thomas L. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBC:340
Abraham Dean deceased in Will directed Excutors Aaron Dean, Thomas Dean & John T. McDowell to sell personal estate to cover debts and that was done along with a partition of real estate, thus his three children Aaron Dean, Thomas Dean, and Mary (wife of Isaac Van Pelt Junior) discharge executors of all liability. Signed: Aaron Dean, Thomas Dean, Mary Van Pelt. Witnesses: Thomas L. McDowell, Sarah Ann Dey, Dean Britton. Acknowledged 18 April 1835.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexReleasesAndDischarges1:41 18 April 1835
Thomas was listed in a number of ledger or account records.
16 March 1826, Account of Gilbert S. Van Pelt Executor of Guisebert Sutphen decd
19 August 1824 No. 2 By cash paid Thomas L. McDowell for crying vendue – $2.50
27 September 1826, Account of Elisha Lamberson & John VanDyke Executors of Elisha Lamberson deceased
24 September 1825 No. 9 By cash paid Thomas L. McDowell for coffin for deceased – $8.00
27 September 1826, Account of John R. Van Pelt & Arthur Van Pelt administrators of Reuben Van Pelt deceased
19 March 1845 To cash paid Thos L. McDowell / a/c No 18 – $0.59
3 June 1848 To cash paid Thomas L. McDowell / Justice costs / No 39 – $0.45
11 March 1848, Settlement of John C. Van Devere & William Miller Administrators of John A. Applegate before Surrogate
Jas G. McDowell
James L. Miller appeared before
Thomas L. McDowell, Justice of the Peace, on 13 March 1848 and declared that he put up notices in Cross Roads and South Brunswick.
7 April 1821 By cash paid Thos L. McDowell crying vendue No. 24 – $2.00
19 September 1821, Account of Abraham Terhune &
Isaac Terhune Executors of Garret Terhune
11 March 1822 By cash paid Thos L. McDowell for crying vendue No 6 – $4.00
8 January 1823 By cash paid Thos L. McDowell for crying vendue of sale of real estate No 18 – $6.75
6 November 1824 By cash paid Thos L. McDowell for crying vendue 4 times No 43 – $6.00
Account of John Davision, George Davision Daniel Davison &
John T. McDowell Excutors of John Davison deceased
19 August 1824 By cash paid Thos L. McDowell for crying vendue No 2 – $2.50
13 September 1827, Account of Elisha Lamberson & John Van Dyke of Elisha Lamberson deceased
25 August 1840 For cash paid Thos L. McDowell per crying vendue No 3 – $2.00
23 September 1840 cash paid Thos L. McDowell cryer &C No 12 – $2.00
4 October 1844, Account of
John T. McDowell and Allison Dean Executors of Richard Sutphen deceased
11 May 1832 By cash pd Thos L. McDowell for crying vendue No 6 – $4.00
17 March 1841, Account of
George T. McDowell and Michael Van Derhoef Executors of John Van Pelt deceased
11 March 1822 By cash paid Thos L. McDowell for crying venue No. 6 – $4.00
9 September 1828, Account of John Davison, George Davison, Daniel Davison, and
John T. McDowell Executors of John Davison
Garret Snediker to Isaac G. Snediker. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Thos L. McDowell. Acknowledged 2 June 1831 and recorded 26 July 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:584 20 April 1831
NOTICE. All Persons concerned may take notice, that the subscribers Administrators &C. of Cornelius C. Cruser deceased, intend to exhibit their final Account to the Judges of the Orphan's Court for the County of Middlesex, on January 6th in the Term of December next ensuing, for settlement and allowance, the same being first audited and stated by the Surrogate. Eleanor Cruser, James Scudder, William Scudder, Adminst. Nov. 6th 1847.
The account of Eleanor Cruser, James Scudder & William V. Scudder administrators of Cornelius C. Cruser late of the Township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex, deceased, as well of and for the Estate which hath come to their hands to be administered as for their payments and disbursements out of the same:
The Amount of accounts, appraised, but not collected or collectable.
George McDowell - $29.62
Henry McDowell - $18.31
Thomas L. McDowell - $7.00
Filed 16 December 1847.[KM Abstract]
Isabelle McDowell
Isabelle McDowell [10 May 1754 - 16 April 1832
DEAN/FG] married Abraham Dean [27 June 1752 - 25 March 1816
DEAN/FG]. They had the following children.
Ruth Dean [19 February 1779 - 30 May 1809]
Andrew Dean [28 February 1781 - October 1783]
Aaron Dean [1784 - 8 February 1849
DEAN/FG] married first to Maria Farmer 28 October 1786 - 14 September 1828] and second to Mary Elizabeth Leaycraft Buckalew [17 November 1806 - 17 February 1900
DEAN/FG] on 6 March 1831 in Middlesex County NJ.
Thomas Dean [11 November 1787 - 14 September 1855
DEAN/FG] married Mary Ann Rickets.
Mary Dean married Isaac Van Pelt Junior.
We collect here several records belonging to the Dean family.
Aaron Dean & wife Maria and Thomas Dean of South Brunswick to Mary Vanpelt, wife of James Vanpelt. Witnesses: John T. McDowell, John Bastedo. Acknowledged 26 February 1821 and recorded 13 March 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB14:666-668 26 February 1821
Isaac Vanpelt to John T. McDowell in trust for Mary Vanpelt. Mary Vanpelt, wife of Isaac and late Mary Dean, daughter of Abraham Dean, brought real estate from father to marriage devised to her and brothers Aaron and Thomas Dean and partition has been made. Tract in South Brunswick bounded on the west by the road leading from George's Road to the Turnpike & lands of the heirs of Garret Terhune, on the east by lands of Aaron & Thomas Dean, on the southeast by Lawrences Brook conveyed & released to her and her heirs as aforesaid by her brothers Aaron and Thomas as well personal property. To be held in trust by John T. McDowell to and for the sole and separate use of the said Mary Vanpelt her heirs, executors and administrators and will deliver the real and personal property to Mary's heirs &C upon her death. Signed: Isaac Vanpelt, John T. McDowell. Witnesses: Thomas Dean, Aaron Dean. List of goods & chattels conveyed to J.T. McDowell for the use of Mary Vanpelt attached. Acknowledged 27 February 1821 and recorded 13 March 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB14:668-669 27 February 1821
Will of Aaron Dean dated 12 July 1848. Wife: Mary; Son: William. Elizabeth Ann and Isabell children of first wife. William, Cornelia, Emaline & Mary Adeline children of Mary.
Executors: Dean Brilton, Andrew McDowell and Wiliam Dean of Middlesex County. Witnesses: Ralph C. Stults, James McDowell, John H. Martin. Probated 22 February 1849. Acknowledged 22 February 1849 James McDowell before James G. McDowell. Andrew McDowell and William Dean sworn as Executors on 22 February 1849 and Dean Britton on 19 Mary 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBE:132-134 12 July 1848
Will of Abraham Dean
Source: MiddlesexWBB:219-220
In the name of God amen I
Abraham Dean of the Township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey being weak but of a sound mind and memory do make and publish this for my last Will and Testament.
I order my Executors hereinafter named to pay all my just debts and funeral charges out of my personal Estate not otherwise hereafter bequeathed and if there should not be a sufficiency to pay the same, then it is my Will to sell so much of my real estate where they may think best as will be necessary to discharge the same.
2
d I give and bequeath to my dear
wife Isable such of my household and kitchen furniture as she may think proper to chose, also I give my said wife the remainder of the time of my indented black girl Abegil to her, and two milk cows as her own to do as she may please with them.
3
d I give and bequeath unto my said wife one thousand dollars to be paid as follows that my son
Aaron do give a Bond for four hundred dollars to be secured by Mortgage conditioned to pay the lawful Interest for the same yearly to his Mother for her support during her natural life. That my son
Thomas do give a Bond for four hundred dollars to be secured by Mortgage conditioned to pay the lawful Interest for the same yearly to his Mother for her support during her natural life and also that my daughter
Mary the wife of Isaac Van Pelt Jun
r that they jointly give a Bond for two hundred dollars to be secured by Mortgage conditioned to pay her Mother the lawful Interest yearly for her support during her natural life and the above Bequeath to my Wife is in lieu of dowery.
4
thly I Bequeath that my real estate be divided amongst my three children namely
Aaron,
Thomas, and
Mary the wife of Isaac Van Pelt Jun
r that may remain after discharging my just debts and funeral charges, and to be divided as follows.
5
thly I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Mary the wife of Isaac Van Pelt Jun
r the one fifth of all my land that remains after discharging the debts as aforesaid to be run off to her on the North side of Lawrences Brook at such place as my said Children as above named may agree and if they don't agree to the same then to be left to three disinterested men Each choosing one the said one one fifth as aforesaid run off to her is to her heirs and assigns forever.
6
thly I give and bequeath the residue of my Real Estate with all their Improvement to my two sons
Aaron and
Thomas Equal share a like to them their heirs and assigns forever.
7
thly I give and bequeath to my son
Thomas my farm Waggon and the harness also one plow to him and his heirs and assigns.
8
thly It is my Will that my said Children namely,
Aaron,
Thomas, and
Mary the wife of Isaac Van Pelt Jun
r do jointly and severally defend each other against all dowery rights that may be laid on hereafter may be laid on any of my lands.
9
thly I do order my Executors hereafter named as soon after my decease as may be to sell all my moveable property that is not already given away to discharge the debts and funeral charges.
10
th And lastly I appoint my sons
Aaron and
Thomas and
John T. McDowell Executors of this my Testament and last Will. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this Tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.(1816)
Abraham Dean
Signed Sealed published and declared by the said
Abraham Dean to be his Testament and last Will in the presence of us
Samuel Dean
John A. McDowell
Andrew McDowellAndrew McDowell and Samuel Dean two of the Witnesses to the within Will who being duly sworn did severally depose and say that they saw
Abraham Dean the testator therein named sign and seal the same and heard him publish pronounce and declare the within writing to be his last Will and testament and that at the doing thereof the said testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory as far these deponents knows and as they verily believe and that
John A. McDowell the other subscribing witness was present at the same time and signed his name as Witness to the said Will together with these deponents in the presence of the said testator.
Sworn at New Brunswick the 5th day of April 1816 before me John Heard Surrogate.
Aaron Dean,
Thomas Dean, and
John T. McDowell Executors in the within testament named being duly sworn did severally depose and say that the within instrument contains the true last Will and Testament of
Abraham Dean the testator therein named so far as they verily believe and that they will well and truly perform the same by paying first the debts of the said deceased and then the legacies in the said testament specified so far as the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased can thereunto extend and that they will make and exhibit into the Surrogates Office at New Brunswick a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased that have or shall come to their knowledge or possession or to the possession of any other person or persons for their use and render a just and true account when thereunto lawfully required.
Sworn at New Brunswick the 5th day of April 1816 before me John Heard Surrogate
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } SS
Abraham Dean Will
John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify the annexed to be a true copy of the last Will and Testament of
Abraham Dean late of the County of Middlesex deceased and that
Aaron Dean,
Thomas Dean, and
John T. McDowell of the County of Middlesex the Executors therein named proved the same before me and are duly authorized to take upon themselves the administration of the Estate of the testator agreeably to the said Will.
John Heard
Will of Isabell Dean
MiddlesexWBC:484-485 23 November 1830
In the name of God Amen. I
Isabell Dean of the township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this for my Last Will and Testament.
First. I give and bequeath to my two sons
Aaron Dean and
Thomas Dean, all the money that shall remain due me from either of them at the time of my deceased on the annuity left to me by the Last Will and Testament of my late husband
Abraham Dean Deceased. The said
Aaron Dean &
Thomas Dean to first pay out of the same my funeral charges and just debts, the note for twenty Dollars with interest which I hold against my son
Aaron Dean, and the note for twenty five Dollars with interest against my son
Thomas Dean which notes was given for cattle is excepted in this devise, the aforesaid bequeath is to the said
Aaron and
Thomas Dean share and share alike to them their heirs and assigns forever.
Second. I given and bequeath to my daughter
Mary Van Pelt all that shall remain due at my deceased both principal and interest on the two notes excepted in the first above devise as aforesaid, and also all and every part of my personal estate, which is not herein before given away, to her her heirs and assigns forever.
Lastly, I appoint my daughter
Mary Van Pelt sole Executor of this my testament and last Will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty.
Isabel Dean
Mary Van Pelt swears to the validity of the Will and makes oath to execute it. Signed by her on 12 June 1832.
Surrogate Littleton Kirpatrick certifies that writing is true copy on 12 October 1832.
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell [3 February 1757 - 25 August 1834
BRAN/FG] married first to Elizabeth Sutphen [6 November 1763 - 26 January 1801
BRAN/FG] about 1780. Some sources report his middle initial as "M", but we have no evidence for that assertion. They had the following children.
Isabelle McDowell [30 June 1780 - 19 February 1847
BRAN/FG] married Thomas Duncan [27 November 1776 - 7 April 1855
BRAN/FG], the son of John Duncan and Ann MNU, 22 September 1798 in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County NJ.
Jane H. McDowell [30 April 1792 - 20 October 1839
BRAN/FG] married Isaac Terhune [1 January 1787 - 8 October 1864
BRAN/FG] on 4 [blank] 1816 in Middlesex County NJ.
Thomas McDowell [23 April 1790 - 1818
BRAN/FG] was baptised on 6 Februay 1791.[
1]
Mary Williamson McDowell [29 May 1794 - October 1843] married Garret Stults [c1790 - Unknown] on 23 December 1817 in Middlesex County NJ. They had Elizabeth Jane Stults, William Henry Stults, and John Hoagland Stults.
Eleanor McDowell [2 April 1796 - 1796]
Margaret McDowell [18 November 1797 - 24 June 1835] married Garret T. Garrison on 19 April 1821 in Middlesex County NJ.
He married second to Jane Whitlock [14 January 1766 - 30 August 1859 (age 94 on one record)
BRAN/FG] on 28 March 1802. They had the following children.
Elizabeth "Betsy" McDowell [9 April 1807 - 9 March 1882
WEST/FG] married James Rowland [19 January 1805 - 28 July 1845
WEST/FG] on 18 October 1827 in Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ. See
James Rowland for the administration of his estate.
Andrew and Jane appeared in the following census record.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
Andrew McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 20-29:
1 Male 70-79: [Andrew]
1 Female 60-69: [Jane]
Andrew's service in the Revolutionary War is documented in the following letter from the War Department along with information about his pension and his second wife.
While residing in said Middlesex County, Andrew McDowell was enrolled in 1775 in a company of militia of the state of New Jersey: he was called into service in January, 1776, and served at various times until August, 1777, as private and sergeant under Captains Jacob Piatt, Vincent Wetherill, Longstreet, Chambers, and Williamson, Colonels Heard, Forman, Neilson, Scudder, Hyer and Taylor in the New Jersey Troops, was in the campaign on Long Island, at the battles of Harlem Heights and White Plains; went on an expedition to "Bennet's" Island, where a large party of the enemy was captured and on another expedition as far as Sandy Hook, where a quantity of rum and sugar was captured: he also served in Monmouth County and in the Sourland Mountain district guarding the inhabitants from the Tories: in August, 1777, Andrew McDowell was appointed by Governor Livingston lieutenant in the New Jersey Troops and served as lieutenant and adjutant at various times until the close of the war under Captains Joakim Gulick, Williamson, Morgan, Day and Guest, Colonels John Neilson and Taylor: he stated that he was at the battles of Westfield, Springfield and Elizabethtown: that at the time of the battle of Monmouth, he was at the Scotch Meeting House guarding the road: he served also at the time of the Pennsylvania Revolt. His entire service amounted to nine months as private and sergeant and nine months as lieutenant and acting adjutant.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 31, 1833 while residing in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
He died in said Middlesex County, August 25, 1835.
The soldier married March 28, 1802, Mrs. Jane Merrell or Merril, widow of Richard (in German Derrick) Merrell or Merril. Derrick or Richard was born July 7, 1759, married February 5, 1784, Jane Whitlock, and died March 29, 1798. It was stated that Richard or Derrick Merrell or Merril also served in the Revolutionary War. There is no claim for pension based upon his services in that war on file in this office. Jane Whitlock Merrell McDowell was born January 4 or 14, 1766 in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Jane McDowell was allowed pension on account of the services of her last husband, Andrew McDowell, on her application executed September 19, 1853, while residing in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
Andrew was sworn as a Justice in 1799.
A list of the respective County Officers & the time when sworn into office.
Andrew McDowell Justice 27 March 1799.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOfficialOaths(1779-1831):[None]
Andrew participated in the following manumission of slaves, likely as a result of being a Justice.
George Hawkins slave of Robert Davison } Middlesex County, to wit: We do hereby certify that on this fourteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & three Robert Davison of the township of South Brunswick in the said County of Middlesex brought before us two of the overseers of the Poor of said township and two of the Justices of the Peace of said County his slave named George Hawkins who on view and examination appears to us to be sound in mind and not under any bodily incapacity of obtaining a support and also is not under the age of Twenty one years nor above forty years. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands the day and year above written. Recorded 22 December 1803.
Thos McDowell, John Davison } overseers of the Poor of said township of South Brunswick
Nathl Hunt, Andrew McDowell } Justices of the Peace in and for the sd County of Middlesex
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):48 14 December 1803
Manumission of Sarach/Savack
Andrew McDowell, Thomas Wetherill } Overseers of the Poor of the township of South Brunswick
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):62 8 April 1805
Tom, Subina & Hannah: I do certify that Tom was born the 30th of June 1807 of my slave Hannah, and also her daughter Sabina was born the second day of May 1810 and also my Negro wenchs Named her daughter Hannah was born 17th 1817. South Brunswick 19 November 1820. Recorded 29 November 1820.
Andrew McDowell
MiddlesexBirthOfSlaves(1804-1844): 30 June 1807
Charles Barclay manumits slave Ned Didmus. Signed: Andrew McDowell } Overseer of the poor of the said township. Recorded 20 June 1810.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):94 9 April 1810
Garret Friediker of South Brunswick manumits slave Jane. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the Poor of the said Township of South Brunswick. Recorded 6 April 1812.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):116 10 October 1810
Matthew VanDyke, an Executor of Isaac VanDyke, of South Brunswick manumits slave named George. Signed: Andrew McDowell } Overseer of the poor of the said township of South Brunswick. Recorded 16 April 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):99-100 8 April 1811
John Weycoff of South Brunswick manumits slave named Lydia. Signed: Andrew McDowell } Overseer of the poor of the said township of South Brunswick. Recorded 11 June 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):105 8 April 1811
Henry Gulick of South Brunswick manumits slave Flouver. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the Poor of the said Township of South Brunswick. Recorded 10 December 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):115 8 April 1811
Elijah Hunt of South Brunswick manumits slave named Jane. Signed: Andrew McDowell } Overseer of the poor of the said township of South Brunswick. Recorded 28 January 1814.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):141 4 December 1813
Samuel Groenendyke of South Brunswick manumits slave Cyrus. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the Poor of the said Township of South Brunswick. Recorded 27 April 1815.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):162 15 April 1815
John Scott of South Brunswick manumits slave named Cyrus. Signed: Andrew McDowell } Overseer of the poor of the said township of South Brunswick. Recorded 3 August 1815.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):168 15 April 1815
Jemima Smith and Anna Smith of South Brunswick manumit slave Richard Vallentine. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the Poor of the said Township of South Brunswick. Recorded 24 February 1816.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):177 15 April 1815
Nathaniel Britton of South Brunswick manumits a Negro woman named Dine. Signed: Andrew McDowell } overseer of the poor of S. Brunswick. Recorded 21 August 1820.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):326-327 8 April 1816
David Clarkson of South Brunswick manumits slave Thomas. Signed: Andrew McDowell and John Barricklo overseers of the Poor of the said Township of South Brunswick. Recorded 2 May 1817.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):197 28 April 1817
Gradus Beckman of South Brunswick manumits slave Thomas Titus. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the Poor of the said Township of South Brunswick. Recorded 3 August 1818.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):272 13 April 1818
Hannah [Newburn], Executrix of Robert [Newburn], of South Brunswick manumits her slave named Joseph. Signed: Andrew McDowell } overseer of the poor of South Brunswick. Recorded 3 June 1822.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):360-361 23 October 1819
Joseph Grover of South Brunswick manumits his slave named Ben. Signed: Andrew McDowell } overseer of the poor of South Brunswick. Recorded 10 July 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):375 15 April 1820
George McDowell and John T. McDowell of South Brunswick manumit their slave Lun. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the poor of the township of South Brunswick. Recorded 27 February 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions:333 24 February 1821
Thomas McDowell of South Brunswick manumits his Negro woman slave Syd. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the poor of the township of South Brunswick. Recorded 27 February 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions:334-335 24 February 1821
James R. McChesney of South Brunswick manumits a slave named Rose. Signed: Andrew McDowell } overseer of the poor of South Brunswick. Recorded 14 June 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):338 9 April 1821
George Morris of South Brunswick manumits a slave named Catharine. Signed: Andrew McDowell } overseer of the poor of South Brunswick.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions(1800-1825):399-400 6 December 1823
Gilbert S. Vanpelt of South Brunswick, Executor of Guisbert Sutphen, manumits his slave Peter. Signed: Andrew McDowell overseer of the poor of the township of South Brunswick. Recorded 22 April 1824.
Vanpelt declares the manumission with witness George A. McDowell on 10 April 1824.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexManumissions:413-414 10 April 1824
Andrew appeared in several court cases.
Garret Terhune vs Thomas Wetherill } In trespass.
Middlesex Ss: Garret Terhune puts in his place J.R. Hardenbergh his attorny against Thomas Wetherill in a plea of trespass
Middlesex Ss: Thomas Wetherill appears in proper person at the suit of Garret Terhune in a plea of trespass.
Middlesex Ss: Thomas Wetherill was summoned to answer unto Garret Terhune in a plea of trespass &C whereupon by the assent and consent of the parties and their attornies it was ordered by the Judges aforesaid that all matters in difference between the parties in this cause be submitted to the decision final end and determination of Andrew McDowell and John Stryker whose report or the report of any two of whom made in writing and returned to the next or any subsequent term of this Court shall be conclusive between the parties.
And now at this day to wit the second Tuesday of June in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and seven to which day the referees aforesaid had time to make their report come the parties aforesaid by their attornies aforesaid and the said referees sent here their report the tenor of which follows in these words, viz, We the Referees appointed in this cause as appears by the annexed rule having been duly sworn according to law and having heard the proofs and allegations of the parties and having maturely considered the same do find in favour of the plaintiff the sum of six cents with cost of suit. South Brunswick April 20, 1807. Andrew McDowell, John Stryker.
Therefore it is considered that the said Report stand in all things confirmed and that the said Garret Terhune do recover against the said Thomas Wetherill his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid found and also twenty seven dollars and ten cents for his costs and charges by him about his suit expended by the court now here adjudged to the said Garret with his assent and the said Thomas in mercy &C.
MiddlesexCMA:305-306 March Term 1807
Jacob Covenhoven vs Samuel Gronindike & William Mershon Executors of Dominicus Covenhoven. Nathaniel Hunt, Andrew McDowell and David Chambers serve as arbitrators in the dispute.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMA:430 March Term 1808
Middlesex Orphans Court June 1808
Between Kenneth Dey by Rebecca Dey his guardian Enceptant and Jno Dey and Nehemiah Dey admrs &C of Rachel Dey decd Accountants } Report of Restatement by the auditors
June Term 1809 Rachel Dey
Filed 17th September 1808 Heard Clk
Account of John W. Dey and Nehemiah Dey Administrators of Rachel Dey
We the subscribers auditors appointed to restate the said account do report to the Orphan Court for the County of Middlesex that after hearing the parties & witnesses we have agreed upon the annexed restatement of the same all which we submit for the confirmation and allowance of the said Court. Cross Roads June 4th 1808.
Andrew McDowell
David Chambers
Nath Hunt
It is ordered by the Judges that all matters in difference between the parties relative to certain partition or boundary lines between them by submitted to the final end and determination of Asa Runyan, John Stryker and Andrew McDowell, Esqr and their report is filed.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMA:182 Second Tuesday December Term 1809
Andrew was a grantee or grantor on the following deeds.
Thomas Cawood & wife Jane of Southward of New Brunswick to Andrew McDowell of same for £319.10, 52¼-acre Lot in South Ward of New Brunswick beginning at a stone in Richard Sutphens line being John Sutphens most easterly corner, then running along said Richard Sutphens line S53E 20 chains & 90 links to a corner of said Richard Sutphens, thence S43'45"W 26 chains to Abraham Deans line, thence along his line N48W 20 chains & 90 links to a corner of said John Sutphens land, thence along said John Sutphens line N53'45"E 24 chains to the beginning. Signed: Thomas Cawood, Jane Cawood. Witnesses: Richard Stuphen, John Stuphen. Acknowledged 18 July 1800 and recorded 18 July 1800.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB2:301-302 8 April 1800
John Sutphen Junior and wife Catharine to Aaron Dean for $61.82
Know all men by these presents that I Andrew McDowell quit claim unto John Sutphen the tract in South Brunswick bounded on the northeast by Richard Sutphen, on the South by Lawrence Brook, on the southwest by Abm. Dean and Peter VanNest, and on the northwest by Georges Road containing 10 acres 3 rood & 5 perch. Witness my hand and seal 14 April 1810. Signed: Andrew McDowell with witness Richard Sutphen.
Deed with McDowell's statement acknowledged 7 July 1810 and recorded 19 August 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB9:135 17 April 1810
John Sutphen and wife Catharine of South Brunswick to Andrew McDowell of same for $463. 24¼-acre and 36 perches Lot in South Brunswick beginning at a stone the most Northerly corner of the said McDowells Land in the line of Derick Sutphens Land, thence along his lines N52'40"W 8 chains and 90 links, thence S60'30"W 6 chains and 58 links, thence S44'15"W 16 chains and 77 links to the line of Abraham Deans land at or near the pigeon swamp Brook, thence along the line of the said Deans land S47E 11 chains and 20 links to the southwest corner of said McDowells land, thence along his line N43'10"E 24 chains to beginning bounded Northerly by Derick Sutphen, Westerly by the land of sd John Sutphen, Southerly by Abraham Deans land and Easterly by sd McDowells land. Signed: John Sutphen Catharine (x her mark) Sutphen. Witnesses: William Post, Asa Runyon. Acknowledged 27 March 1811 and recorded 27 March 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB8:723 25 March 1811
Andrew Brown, Martin Schenck & Joseph H. Skelton Commissioners to divide, then sell, read estate of Isaac Vanpelt deceased to Andrew McDowell for $481. His estate vested in Susanna Davison, Isaac Vanpelt, Rachel Mercereau, Sarah Rue, Anne Farmer, Witherill Vanpelt and Aaron Vanpelt, his children. 26-acre Tract beginning on Georges Road at a corner of James B. Hulls lot, thence running S34½E 9 chains 70 links to the Mill pond, thence along the pond to a stake corner of the Widow Vanpelts land, thence N34½W 6 chains along her line, thence N65'10"E 5 chains 56 links along the same to a Red Oak tree, thence S34½E 6 chains 20 links to the pond aforesaid, thence along said pond 6 chains 16 links to a stake, thence N34'30"W 13 chains to Georges Road aforesaid, thence along said road as it now runs to the beginning. Signed: Andw Brown, Martin Schenck, Jos H. Skelton. Witnesses: John Heard, Johnson Gulick. Acknowledged 1 April 1818 and recorded 13 May 1818.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB13:84-87 1 April 1818
Rachel Wetherill, widow of Thomas Wetherill deceased to Andrew McDowell for $1 quit claims all rights to 26-acre tract sold by Isaac Vanpelt and Guisbert Sutphen Executors of Aaron Vanpelt Junior to Thomas Wetherill her late husband. Signed: Rachel Wetherill. Witnesses: John Bastedo, Alcher (x her mark) Mosler. Acknowledged 13 April 1818.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB13:87 2 April 1818
Ann Vanpelt, widow of Aaron Vanpelt Junior of South Brunswick quit claim to Andrew McDowell a 26-acre tract sold by Isaac Vanpelt and Guisbert Sutphen Executors of Aaron Vanpelt Junior to Thomas Wetherill. Ann (x her mark) Vanpelt. Acknowledged 13 April 1818 and recorded 13 May 1818.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB13:88 2 April 1818
Report of Andrew Brown, Martin Schenck & Joseph H. Skilton of the Sale of the real estate of Isaac Van Pelt decd sold on 13 January 1818
9 containing 26 acres was struck off to Andrew McDowell he being the highest bidder for $18.50 per acre } 481.00
Dated 12 March 1818
George A. McDowell, Thomas Duncan & Richard McDowell, executors of Andrew McDowell deceased, to Doct. Ferdinand S. Schenck of Somerset and John J. Davison of Middlesex for $6,750. 104.48-acre tract beginning at a small beach tree corner to Abigail Demonts land and in the line of land now or formerly John Thompsons and runs (1) by said Thompsons land N44E 8 chains 35 links to another corner of said Thompsons land, (2) by the same N44'15"W crossing the strait Turnpike leading from Trenton to New Brunswick 11 chains 9 links to another corner of said Thompsons land, (3) still by the same N67E 13 chains 50 links, (4) S33'15"E 1 chain 70 links to the southeast side of the aforesaid turnpike road, (5) along the southeast side of said road N46'45"E 2 chains 85 links to George Davisons land, (6) by said Davisons land S18'30"E 3 chains 83 links to a stone near a large White Oak tree corner to said Davisons, (7) by said Davison and others S26'45"E 48 chains 91 links to a stake corner to the said George A. McDowells land, (8) by said McDowells land S54'30"W 20 chains 59 links to a stake in the line of land formerly Aaron Van Pelts deceased and is corner to George A. McDowells land, (9) by the land formerly said Aaron Van Pelts and by Abigail Demonts land N26'45"W 44 chains 40 links to the beginning and excepting the land contained in the Trenton and New Brunswick strait turnpike running throught the same. Signed: George A. McDowell, Thomas Duncan, Richard McDowell. Witness: Joseph McChesney. Acknowledged 8 October 1834 and recorded 8 October 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB27:504-505 8 October 1834
Ferdinand S. Schenck & John J. Davison to George A. McDowell, Thomas Duncan, & Richard McDowell Executors of Andrew McDowell. Consideration $3,000. 104.48-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a small Beach tree, corner to Abigail Demonts in the line of land now formerly John Thompsons and runs 1st by said Thompson's land N44E 8 chains and 35 links to another corner of said Thompson's land, 2nd by the same N44'15"W crossing the straight Turnpike leading from Trenton to New Brunswick 11 chains and 9 links to another corner of said Thompsons land, 3rd still by the same N67E 13 chains and 50 links, 4th S33'15"E 1 chains and 70 links to the south side of the aforesaid Turnpike Road, 5th along the southeast side of said road N6'45"E 2 chains and 84 links to George Davison's land, 6th by said Davison's land S18'30"E 3 chains and 83 links to a stone near a large White Oak tree corner to said Davison, 7th said Davison and others S26'45"E 48 chains and 91 links to a stake corner to the said George A. McDowell's land, 8th by the said McDowell's land S54'30"W 20 chains and 59 links to a stake in the line of land formerly Aaron VanPelts decd and is corner to George A. McDowell's land, 9th by the land formerly said Aaron Van Pelts & by Abigail Demonts land N26'45"W 44 chains and 40 links to the beginning. Signed: Fredernand S. Schenck, Leah Schenck, John J. Davison, Catharine Ann Davison. Witness: Joseph McChesney. Acknowledged 8 October 1834 and recorded 8 October 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:646-647 8 October 1834
The property of Andrew McDowell is mentioned in the following deeds.
Samuel Griggs and wife Phebe to John Thompson Junr. Beginning at a beach tree marked on three sides in the line of Andrew McDowell, thence along said McDowells line N45'45"W 5 chains and 23 links to a stone at the Turnpike road, … . Signed: Samuel Griggs, Griggs. Witnesses: John Bastedo Jun, John Bastedo. Acknowledged 24 June 1819 and recorded 15 March 1822.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB15:445-446 1 April 1819
George Davison to Julia Ann Schureman. Beginning at a stake and stone planted in the line of Abraham and Isaac Sparlings land it being the northeast corner of Andrew McDowell Jur land, thence along his line S54'40"W 10 chains and 63 links to a stone planted, thence running along the line of Peter Bennet and Peter Suydam N28W 22 chains and 78 links to a stake, thence along the line of Peter Suydam and Andrew Browns lot S74W 10 chains and 58 links to a pile of stone in the line of Andrew McDowell Senr land, thence along his line N28'51"W 14 chains and 9 links to a stone planted in the corner of the fence, thence N23'6"W 20 chains and 69 links to the line of Moore Baker's land, thence… . Acknowledged 11 May 1819 and recorded 11 May 1819.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:307-308 1 May 1819
Tanis Gulick to Elbert Hoothoff. Beginning at the southeast corner of lot No. 2 of the estate of Isaac Slover Decd in the line of Andrew McDowell, thence running N42'15"W 12 chains and 6 links … .[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:414-415 6 March 1820
Isaac Brown, John O. Nevins and Martin Schenck, Executors of Andrew Brown of Somerset County NJ to George VanDerveer and John Davison of Middlesex County. Beginning at a stone for a corner standing in a line of Land now belonging to Andrew McDowell Esqr and being the southwest corner of Land lately belonging to Barent Johnson deceased, then running N72E 5 chains and 29 links to a stake, thence S28'45"E 11 chains to stake and stone, thence S72W 5 chains and 18 links to a stake standing in the line of Andrew McDowell afsd, thence N28'45"W 11 chains and 9 links to the beginning. Acknowledged 31 Aaugust 1822 and recorded 16 September 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:464-465 13 August 1822
Abraham Bennet & wife Cathrin to John Thompson Jur. In South Brunswick beginning at a stake standing in the line of Andrew McDowells land at the southeast corner of Lot No. 5, said lot is described as Lot No. 4, running with 34W 13 chains & 48 links to Moore Bakers line … .[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB17:498 13 December 1824
John S. Bussing of NYC to James Sutton of North Brunswick. 40-acre tract being part of Homestead farm of Andrew McDowell beginning at a stone by the side of the road the same being corner of Peter T. Buckelews land & runs thence (1) S53'45"W 17 chains 75 links by the said Peter T. Buckelews land to a Maple corner of the same, thence (2) S47E 20.59 links to corner of Ann Buckelews lot in the line of Oakey Van Huiseses land, thence (3) along Ann Buckelews lot N15E 2 chains to another corner of last named lot, thence further S51'30"E 5.46 links to the west side of Georges Road & another corner of Ann Buckelews lot, thence (4) along the westerly side of Georges Road N41'30"E 14 chains 80 links to said first name road, thence (6) along the south side of said last mentioned road N47W 21 chains 50 links to the beginning.
. Signed: John S. Busing, Ann Bussing. Witness: Richd Goodman. Acknowledged 27 May 1847 and recorded 6 March 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:568 25 May 1847
Andrew witnessed a deed in 1815.
William Snediker et al. to Garret Snediker. Witness: Andrew McDowell. Recorded 27 April 1816.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB12:[Not visible] 1 April 1815
Andrew participated in the following mortgages.
John Sutphen to Andrew McDowell for debt of $345 with Interest to be paid one year from date of mortgage and mortgage to be void if paid. Messuage house and farm containing 52 acres in South Brunswick. Signed: John Sutphen. Witnesses: Richard Sutphen, John McDowell. Acknowledged 4 February 1806 and recorded 10 February 1806.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages7:279-280 1 February 1806
Mary Pette, David Pette, Moses Pette & William Pette to Andrew McDowell to pay the sums contained in several bonds securing McDowell against all claims which may be brought against him as the acting Executor of estate of David Pette. House and Lot containing 3 acres. Witnesses John Bastedo, Jonathan Davidson. Proved 14 April 1806 and recorded 15 April 1806.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages7:304 20 March 1806
Isaac Sparling and wife Elizabeth to Albert Griggs. See 1819 Mortgage for metes and bounds including Andrew McDowell. Signed: Isaac Sparling, Elisabeth (x her mark) Sperling. Witnesses: David Voorhees, Robt Boggs. Acknowledged 23 March 1810 and recorded 23 March 1810.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages8:503 12 March 1810
Henry Gray and wife Elizabeth to John P. Nevius. See 1815 Mortgage for metes and bounds including Andrew McDowell. Signed: Henry Gray, Elizabeth Gray. Witnesses: Benjamin Runyon, Asa Runyon. Acknowledged 22 February 1812 and recorded 27 February 1812.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages(1810-1813):310 8 January 1812
Henry Gray & wife Elizabeth to Robert Bayles. Lot adjoining Turnpike road beginning at a stake standing on the northwest side of said Turnpike road and being the line of Andrew McDowell land, thence running along said road 46W 5 chains and 45 links to a large Hickory tree, thence N45'30"W 4 chains and 68 links to a White Oak tree, thence S45E 5 chains and 62 links to said McDowell's line, thence along said McDowell's line 35'23"E 5 chains and 62 links to beginning.
One other lot Beginning at a Beach tree marked on three sides in the line of Andrew McDowell, thence N45'45"W 5 chains and 23 links to a stone at the Turnpike … . Acknowledged 14 October 1815 and recorded 27 November 1815.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages10:344-345 14 October 1815
Jonathan Davison Commissioner to the Estate of Isaac VanPelt. List of real estate. Signed: Jonathan Davison. Witnesses: David Nevins, Andrew McDowell. Acknowledged 29 April 1818 and recorded 11 May 1818.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:172 1 April 1818
Isaac Sperling & wife Elizabeth to John VanCleef. 75.37-acre tract in North Brunswick beginning at a stake standing on the North side of Georges Road being the southeast corner of Andrew McDowell's land, thence running along his line N28'57"W 76 chains and 60 links to the southwest corner of Timothy Miller's land, thence along his line N61E 10 chains and 14 links to a stone planted for a corner, thence S28'57"E 73 chains and 75 links to Georges Road, thence along said Road southwest to the beginning. Signed: Isaac Sperling, Elizabeth (X her mark) Sperling. Witnesses: John Heard, Wm P. Deare. Acknowledged and recorded 13 April 1819.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages11:287 13 April 1819
John Thompson Junr & wife Margaret to Ferdinand S. Schenck. Consideration $500. Second 4.1-acre lot adjoining the Turnpike road aforesaid lying on the southerly side beginning at a Beach tree, marked on three sides in the line of Andrew McDowell, thence along the McDowell line 45'45"W 5 chains and 23 links to a stone at the Turnpike road, thence … .
0.9-acres tract beginning at a stone in McDowells line, thence along the same S65W 5 chains and 38 links, then N46W 5 chains and 38 links … . Signed: John Thompson, Margaret Thompson. Witnesses: John B. Benie, John Bastedo. Acknowledged 30 April 1829 and recorded 2 May 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages13:416 30 April 1829
Ira Thompson to John N. Johnson. South Brunswick Lot No. 1 beginning at a stake standing in the most southerly corner of said lot being also a corner of a lot of John Bastedo and adjoining the northerly side of the Trenton and New Brunswick Turnpike road thence N46'45"E 38 chains and 33 links along said Turnpike road to line of Andrew McDowells land, thence N45'23"W 5 chains and 32 links, … . Acknowledged 15 May 1838 and recorded 15 May 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:643 15 May 1836
Ira Thompson & wife to George K. Headley. Lot No 1 beginning at a standing in the most southerly corner of said lot being also corner of [late _ ] John Bastedo and adjoining the northerly side of the Trenton & New Brunswick Turnpike road thence N56'45"E 38 chains 33 links along said Turnpike road to line of Andrew McDowells land, then N45'23"W 5 chains & 32 links to a stake in the line of the same, thence N67'15"E 5 chains and 38 links … .
Lot No 2 begins at a stake opposite the beginning of Lot No 1 on the southerly side of the aforesaid Turnpike road being also corner of land of John Bastedo, thence N46'40"E 38 chains & 33 links to the land of Andrew McDowell, thence _43'30"E 4 chains and 64 links in the line of the same to a stone, thence S42'30"W 13 chains 91 links to an oak sapling … .
Lot No 3 Begins at a stake standing in the northerly side of the aforesaid Turnpike road in the corner of Andrew McDowells land, thence N34W 14 chains & 3 links to line of lot formerly of Moore Baker, thence in the line of the same … . Acknowledged 6 June 1840 and recorded 6 June 1840.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:244 6 June 1840
Ira Thompson & wife Catherine to Dr. Jacob O.B. Skillman. Tract in South Brunswick being part of tract formerly belonging to the Estate of Andrew McDowell deceased.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:448 17 January 1842
Andrew was involved in viewing and setting several roads.
Road in East Windsor
We the subscribers, chosen freeholders of the townships of West Windsor, South Amboy and South Brunswick, being legally notified that we had been duly appointed by the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for the County of Middlesex in the Term of June last, to view and examine a road, agreeable to an act of the Legislature passed December 3d, 1807, laid out by the surveyors of the highways of the townships of South Amboy and West Windsor in the township of East Windsor, Beginning at a white oak saplin standing in the side of the road leading from Allentown to Trenton, thence running through lands of Amos Ford, Thomas Ford, John Imlay, John James, Esqr. and others, to the Magrilla road near to Samuel Dancers, Do certify to the said Court that we have examined and viewed the said road, and are of opinion that the said road is unnecessary and injurious. As Witness our hands this 15th day of August, 1808.
G. Beatty, Benjn Clark, Jr. } West Windsor
James Morgan, James Voorhees } South Amboy
Aaron Longstreet, Andrew McDowell } South Brunswick
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:103 15 August 1808
June Term 1809, Middlesex Pleas
In the matter of a public road of two rods wide lately laid out in the Townships of North & South Brunswick, dated 7th October 1809, Beginning at a stake in George's Road and running to the Trenton & New Brunswick Turnpike Road.
It appearing to the court that six of the chosen freeholders of this County were appointed at the last Term on the application of Andrew McDowell & others, considering themselves aggrieved, to view this road & certify to this court whether the same is necessary and useful or unnecessary and injurious. And the said applicants having neglected to bring forward at this Term the certificate of the said freeholders, It is ordered by the Court that the return of the surveyors of the highways be recorded. And it is further ordered that the sd Road be opened on or before the first day of November next.
… We do lay out a Public Road of two Rods in width in the townships of North Brunswick & South Brunswick in said County of Middlesex, Beginning at a stake standing in George's Road, in the township of North Brunswick at the distance of two chains in a course S33W from the northwestermost corner of John Van Zant's house, thence running N79W 3 chains and 11 links, thence S89W 8 Chains & 99 links across the land of Enos Ayers, thence S84W 8 chains & 33 links, thence S82'30"W 3 chains & 12 links across the land of Abraham Sparling, thence S72W 4 chains and 87 links, thence S71W 4 chains & 55 links across the land of Isaac Sparling to the line of said Isaac Sparling and Andrew McDowell, thence N29W 81 chains & 75 links crossing of the lands of sundry persons, as follows, to wit, 32 chains & 90 links along the line of said Sparling and McDowell, thence continuing on the line of Sparling & Davison until we run 44 chains & 25 links, then continuing on the line between Timothy Miller and George Davision until we run 29 chains & 50 links, thence continuing all of George Davison to the Trenton & New Brunswick Turnpike Road which said lines of course is in the middle of said Public Road, now by us laid out at one rod wide on each side of the said lines of course herein expressed and which said Road so by us laid out, we have caused to be marked by staking the same at proper distances on both sides thereof, & which said Road runs over the lands of Enos Ayers, Abraham Sparling, Isaac Sparling, Andrew McDowell, George Davison & Timothy Miller.
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:105-107 June Term 1809
John Duncan in South Brunswick to lay a private road with metes and bounds given. Signed: Andrew McDowell, chosen Freeholder of S. Brunswick. Recorded 23 April 1811.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:127 11 April 1811
Andrew McDowell, one of five freeholders views a road laid out in South Amboy and finds it unnecessary and injurious. Recorded 27 November 1817.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:158-159 25 November 1817
Private Road East Windsor } Middlesex, to wit: We, the subscribers chosen freeholders of East Windsor and South Brunswick, for and in the County of Middlesex, aforesaid, being lawfully noticed by Richard Reed to open a boy/box road heretofore used as such through the land of George Reed decd., we agree to open as follows;
Beginning at the gate in or near the line of the said Richard and George Reed of Twenty five feet in width running S7E 3 chains and 92 links, thence S3'45"W 5 chains to the road leading from Bentels Brook to Andersons Mills and having caused the same to be staked and proper distanced according to law, & do order the same to be opened at the discretion of Richard Reed and such others as may use the same, & we do declare the same to be a private road agreeable to a law in such case made and provided.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand the twenty second day of April, Anno Domini, 1819.
Andrew Rowan, Allsn. Ely, Jur. } East Windsor
Andrew McDowell } South Brunswick
Received June 2nd, 1819 & recorded by Deare, Clk
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB(1773-1857):171 22 April 1819
Public Road in Township of Piscataway. Unnecessary and injurious. Signed: Andrew McDowell and others. Recorded 19 February 1821.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:178 15 January 1821
John Pool, Andrew McDowell, J. Crommelin lay out a Bye road in North Brunswick from the Trenton & New Brunswick Turnpike road southerly to the Estate of John Dennis & land of James Murphy.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:195 21 September 1821
Andrew McDowell and others view a Road Spotswood to New Street in New Brunswick and declare it unnecessary and injurious. Met 26 November 1822.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:196-197 27 November 1822
Andrew served as an administrator, executor, and commissioner of several Wills and Estates. We present the data in chronological order and by name of the deceased.
David and Mary Pette
Will of David Pette of South Brunswick. Executors: Andrew McDowell Esquire and David Pette.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBA:1 6 May 1801
Will of Mary Pette dated 25 February 1806 and probated 17 December 1814. Witnesses: George McDowell, Ann Caywood, Andrew McDowell. Proved by George McDowell on 17 December 1814.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:138 25 February 1806
Andrew McDowell Execr of the last Will and Testament of David Pette deceased } Settlement of accounts. The Surrogate having reported the account of the above named Execr for allowance and the same appearing to have been advertised according to Law and no exceptions filed, and there being in the hands of the said Executor a Ballance of one thousand Dollars & twenty five Cents. The Court do order and decree, that the same be allowed in all thing as reported.
MiddlesexOCA:132 Tuesday 12 June 1806
Account of Andrew McDowell and David Pette two of the Executors of David Pette
Personally appeared before me John Heard Surrogate, the above named Andrew McDowell Executor of David Pette late of the County of Middlesex deceased who being duly sworn according to Law, did declare and say, that the above account is in all things just and true both as to the charge and discharge thereof according to the best of this deponents memory and belief.
Andrew McDowell
Sworn at New Brunswick the 12th day of June 1806 before me. I have audited and stated the foregoing account and do report the same for allowance.
John Heard Surrogate
Andrew McDowell Executor of David Pette Deceased } The Surrogate having reported the account of Andrew McDowell Executor of David Pette deceased for Settlement and allowance, by which there appears a ballance in the hands of he said Andrew McDowell 1000.25 Dollars and due proof having been made of advertising according to Law, the Court do order and decree that the same be allowed and confirmed in all things.
Nath Hunt
Samuel Kaydolph
Thomas Hill } Judges
John Davison
Will of John Davison of South Brunswick dated 31 March 1818 and probated 25 February 1822. Wife: Lydia. Five sons: John Davison, George Davison, Robert Davison, Jonathan Davison, and Daniel Davison. Executors: John Davison Junr, George Davison, Daniel Davison, and John T. McDowell. Witnesses: Andrew McDowell, William Stults, Peter Stults. Acknowledged by Andrew McDowell and William Stults on 25 February 1822. John T. McDowell sworn as Executor.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:542 31 March 1818
John Sutphen
Will of John Sutphen of South Brunswick. Wife: Catharine. Younger sons: Andrew & Derick. Children: John, Reuben, William, Elenor, Daniel, Eliza, Andrew, and Derick. Executors: Catharine Sutphen, wife, and Jonathan Davison. Probated 9 December 1819 and proved by Andrew McDowell. Signed: John Sutphen. Witnesses: Richard Sutphen, Peter Ayaer, Andrew McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:424-425 1 August 1819
Peter Sutton
Administration Bond of Andrew McDowell with sureties William P. Dear and Abraham VanArsdalen for Peter Sutton deceased dated 22 February 1820. Filed 22 February 1820.[KM Abstract]
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex } Ss. I John Heard Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the twenty second day of February 1812 Administration of the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of Peter Sutton late of the County of Middlesex who died intestate was granted by me to Andrew McDowell of the County of Middlesex who is duly authorized to administer the same agreeably to law. Witness my hand and seal of office the twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
MiddlesexLettersOfAdministrationA:[None]
John Mount
Petition of Heirs of John Mount } Assignment of Dower. Commissioners: Andrew McDowel Esqr, Majr John Perine & David Mercereau. Dated 17 March 1821. Filed 19 March 1821.[KM Abstract]
Vincent Wetherill
Order appointing Robert McChesney, Andrew McDowell and James Cook freeholders to assign dower to Sarah Mount, late Sarah Wetherill widow of Vincent Wetherill upon application of John Wetherill by Guardian John T. McDowell and Mary Ann Lott, late Mary Ann Wetherill and wife of John W. Lott.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDivision/PartitionLand1: June Term 1823
John Wetherill by his Guardian John McDowell & John W. Lott Mary Ann his wife by their Guardian vs Wm. H. Mount & Sarah his wife late Sarah Wetherill Guardian } Citation to account &C. Return served.
On Citation to account &C returned served
It is ordered by the Court on motion on behalf of the said minors that the sd Wm. H. Mount & Sarah his Wife late Guardian as aforesaid do file their account in thirty days and by consent of the parties it further ordered that the account & Exceptions when filed be refered to Robert McChesney, Andrew McDowell & James Cook Esqrs to audit & restate the same & to make report &C and it is further ordered that the said auditors meet upon five days notice from either party to the other of the time and place with power of adjournment &C.
MiddlesexOCB:258 June Term 1823
Division of Lands of Vincent Wetherill deceased
Application of John Wetherill by Guardian John T. McDowell. John Wetherill and Mary Ann Lott late Mary Ann Wetherill are only children and heirs of Vincent Wetherill who died intestate. Ordered by Court that Robert McChesney, Andrew McDowell, & James Cook appointed to make division of real estate.
John Wetherill by Guardian John T. McDowell and Mary Ann Lott petition for dower of Sarah Mount (intermarried with William H. Mount), late Sarah Wetherill widow of Vincent Wetherill. Robert McChesney, Andrew McDowell, & James Cook appointed to set off Dower.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCB:259-260 June Term 1823
William H. Mount and wife Sarah, formerly wife of Vincent Wetherill, quit claim her Wetherill dower land to John W. Wetherill via guardian John T. McDowell and Mary Ann Lott, wife of John W. Lott, via their guardian (both Lotts minors) Ralph P. Lott. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Andrew McDowell. Acknowledged 13 August 1823 and recorded 1 September 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:447 8 August 1823
John Wicoff
Joseph McChesney, Abraham Gulick and Andrew McDowell appointed to divide the real estate of John Wicoff.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCB:317-318 September Term 1824
Peter B. Measereau
Andrew McDowell served as Commissioner to assign Dower of Catharine Measereau, widow of Peter B. Measereau. Petition dated 8 June 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCD:6 June Term 1830 and MiddlesexDivision/PartitionLand3: 11 January 1830
Andrew's name appeared on a number of ledger or account listings.
11 April 1801 No. 16 For Cash paid Andrew McDowell – $0.53
15 April 1806, Account of Nicholas Veght Administrator and Mary Veght Administratrix of John Veght of Franklin Township Somerset County
29 April 1818 No. 8 paid out as per Receipt &C Andrew McDowell – $12.00
13 June, 1822, Account of Joseph H. Skelton and Martin Schenck Senior Commissioners to sell real estate of Isaac Van Pelt
11 March 1822 By cash paid Andrew McDowell appraisor & proving Will &C No. 4 – $2.00
9 September 1828, Account of John Davison, George Davision Daniel Davison &
John T. McDowell Executors of John Davison deceased
24 June 1825 By cash paid Andrew McDowell appraiser No. 3 – $2.00
14 September 1836, Account of William Van Nest surviving Administrator of Peter Van Nest
24 September 1834 by cash paid
John A. McDowell in full for his services No. 8 – $1.50
29 September 1834 By cash paid
Andrew McDowell in full for his services No. 11 – $0.75
19 March 1835 By cash paid
Mary Stults the one sixth part of a specific legacy No. 37 – $62.22
27 May 1835 By cash paid
Garret P. Garrison the one sixth part of specific legacy No. 38 – $62.22
27 May 1835 By cash paid
Jane Terhune the one sixth part of specific legacy No. 39 – $62.22
27 May 1835 By cash paid
John A McDowell one sixth part of specific legacy No. 40 – $62.22
29 October 1835 By cash paid
John T. McDowell in full for pigeon swamp ditch tax No. 41 – $4.32
30 October 1835 By cash paid
Thomas Duncan one sixth of specific legacy No. 44 – $62.22
30 October 1835 By cash paid
George A. McDowell one sixth of specific legacy No. 45 – $62.33
13 April 1835 By cash paid
Andrew McDowell in full as chain bearer No. 46 – $0.75
18 April 1835 By cash paid
Reuben McDowell in full as chain bearer No. 47 – $0.75
Andrew's executors filed their account in 1835.
George A. McDowell, Thomas Duncan & Richard McDowell Executors of Andrew McDowell Deceased } The Surrogate having reported the foregoing account for Settlement and allowance and the same appearing to have been advertised according to law and no exceptions taken thereto, therefore It is Decreed that the said account be allowed in all things as stated by the Surrogate.
MiddlesexOCD:388 December Term 1835
NOTICE. All Persons Concerned, may Take Notice, That the subscribers Executors &C of Andrew McDowell deceased, intend to exhibit their final account to the Judges of the Orphan's Court for the county of Middlesex in the term of December next ensuing, for settlement and allowance, the same being first audited and stated by the Surrogate. September 1835.
The following records shows George A. McDowell being released from his obligation to his sister Mary Stults in the
1834 Will of Andrew.
Elisabeth Jane Stults and William Henry Stults (two of the three children of Mary Stults) to George A. McDowell one of the Executors of Andrew McDowell (died in South Brunswick with Will dated 23 June 1834) deceased } Discharge. Andrew bequeathed tract to George subject to payment to sister Mary Stults yearly interest of $1,000. Mary now dead leaving Elisabeth, William, and [Gosrea H] Stults. Elisabeth and William acknowledge receiving $666.66 being 2/3 of the $1,000 and releases/discharges George A. McDowell from further actions. Signed: Elizabeth Jane Stulls, William H. Stulls. Witness: N. Borraeu. Acknowledge 1 April 1848 and recorded 3 April 1848 by James G. McDowell surrogate.[KM Abstract]
Middlesex Releases and Discharges 1:98-99 1 April 1848
1834 Will of Andrew McDowell
Source: MiddlesexWBD:22
In the name of God Amen. I
Andrew McDowell of the township of South Brunswick County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey being low in health but of sound mind memory and understanding do make an publish this for my Last Will and testament.
First. It is my Will and I do order that my Executors hereafter named shall pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as conveniently may be after my decease out of such moneys as I shall hereafter direct.
Second. I give and bequeath unto my son
Richard all the farm whereon he now lives, which I purchased of Thomas Caywood & others; subject nevertheless to the following encumbrance, that is to say, he is to pay unto my wife
Jane, the lawful interest of one thousand Dollars, yearly and every year during her natural life, and immediately after her death, he shall pay one half of the aforesaid thousand Dollars unto such of my children as she my said wife may think proper to will the same; and the other half of the said thousand Dollars he the said Richard is bound to pay equally to the survivors of my children after deducting his own proportion share & share alike.
Third. I give and bequeath unto my wife
Jane at least as much of my household goods and kitchen furniture as she brought with her when she first became my wife, and also one cow and my clock in respect for her care to me, also one third of my pension money which may be due at the time of my death, the other remaining two thirds of my said pension money give equally to the survivors of my children.
Fourth. I give and bequeath unto my son
George one hundred and twenty acres off of the South East end of my homestead farm Beginning at Georges Road, also the land on the South East side of Georges Road which I purchased of the Commissioners of the Estate of Isaac VanPelt Deceased, also the lot which I purchased of the Commissioners of Aaron VanPelt Deceased lying on the North West side of Georges Road and adjoining my said homestead farm, to him his heirs and assigns forever, subject nevertheless to the following encumbrances, that is to say, that he shall pay unto his sister
Mary Stults the lawful & yearly interest of one thousand dollars yearly and every year during her natural life, But if the said
Mary Stults with the advice and consent of my Executors should think proper to lay the said thousand dollars out in land to be [thereunto] her during her natural life, and after her death for the benefit of her children, then and in that case my son
George is bound to pay unto her the aforesaid one thousand dollars in three equal payments yearly after she may demand the same. But if she should not demand the same during her natural life for the purpose aforesaid then and in that case it shall be the duty of my son
George to appropriate the interest after her death to the support of her children, and pay unto them the principal of the aforesaid thousand dollars equally, as they may become of age. And further I do order and direct that my son George shall support and bring up my grandson John Stults son of
Mary Stults until he shall arrive at a suitable age to be bound out to a trade provided the said
Mary Stults should not think proper to keep and subject the said John herself, and if the said
Mary Stults should consent to have the said John to the care and support of the said
George then she is make him reasonable compensation out of the said interest before mentioned.
Fifth. I hereby order and direct my son
George to pay unto my son
James the yearly interest of one thousand dollars yearly & every year for his suppport during his natural life, and it is my Will that my Executors hereafter named, may have power to direct my son
George to pay unto the said
James the aforesaid sum of one thousand Dollars in three yearly payments, provided the said
James shall show sufficient evidence of a thorough reformation and become perfectly steady and prudent in his habits for at least one year.
Sixth. I further give and bequeath unto my son
James, one additional horse and two [horse] waggon, one plough, one large and one small harrow, one up, one __, one grubbing and one broad hoe, one set of waggon harness, one cow, four young cattle (from four years old & under) six sheep, one third of my hogs, one third of my grain that may be grown or gathered, and one third of my spades & shovels, all of the above I leave for the use and benefit of my son
James, subject nevertheless to the direction of my Executors in the same manner as in the clause above mentioned.
Seventh. I further order and direct that in case my son
James should die without lawful issue, that my son
George shall pay whatever may remain in his hands of the aforesaid thousand dollars or of the aforesaid stock and farming utensils after deducting his own share equally to the survivors of my children share and share alike.
Eighth. I do further order and direct my Executors hereafter named to sell at public venue; all the residue of my estate real and personal, which I have not heretofore devised, and after paying out of the moneys arising therefrom all my just debts and funeral expenses, and after paying one hundred & forty pounds proclamation money equally among my first wifes six children viz
Isabel,
John,
George,
Jane,
Mary &
Margaret the remainder to be paid in six equal parts to my daughter
Isabel the wife Of Thomas Duncan, my son
John, my daughter
Jane the wife of Isaac Tuhune, my daughter
Margaret the wife of Garret T. Garrison and my son
Andrew,
Jane my daughter,
Elizabeth the wife of James Rowland to them their heirs and assigns forever share & share alike.
Ninth. It is my Will that my wife
Jane shall have the services of collard girl Hannah during the remainder of her time of servitude.
Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my son
George A. McDowell, my son is law Thomas Duncan and my son
Richard McDowell my Executors of this my Last Will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Andrew McDowell
Signed Sealed published & Declared by the said Andrew McDowell to be his testament and Last Will in the presence of us
Aren Ledeske
John VanDeventer
Samuel L. Woodward
Samuel Woodward proves on 5 Septmber 1834.
Thomas Duncan,
George A. McDowell &
Richard McDowell Executors in the within testament named being duly sworn according to law on their oath say that the annexed instrument contain the true Last Will and Testament of
Andrew McDowell the testator therein named so far as they know and as they verily believe, that they will well and truly perform the same by paying first the debts of said Deceased and then the legacies said Will specified so far as the goods chattels and credits of said Deceased can thereunto extend, and that they will make and exhibit unto the Surrogates Office of the County of Middlesex a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of said Deceased that have or shall come to their Knowledge or possession or to the possession of any other person or persons for their use and render a just and true account when thereunto lawfully required.
Sworn & filed entire before me this fifth day of September 1843.
Littleton Kirkpatrick Surrogate
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County Ss } I Littleton Kirkpatrick Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify the annexed to be a true copy of the Last Will and testament of
Andrew McDowell late of the County of Middlesex Deceased, and that
Thomas Duncan,
George A. McDowell and
Richard McDowell of the County of Middlesex the Executors therein named proved the same before me and are duly authorized to take upon themselves the administration of the estate of the testator agreeably to the said Will. Witness my hands and seal of office the fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Littleton Kirkpatrick
John A. McDowell
John A. McDowell [13 August 1784 - 30 September 1843
BRAN] married Sarah Ann Barricklo [25 February 1786 - 17 June 1859
BRAN/FG], the daughter of John Barricklo and Ann Reid, on 22 January 1812 in Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ. They had the following children.
Ann B. McDowell [28 January 1823 - 13 March 1883
BRAN/FG]
Daniel B. McDowell [c1828 - Unknown]
John and Sarah appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
John A. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 0-4: [Daniel B.]
1 Male 5-9: [George J.]
1 Male 10-14: [Andrew J.]
1 Male 15-19: [John J.]
1 Male 30-39: [John]
2 Females 5-9: [Ann B.]
1 Female 40-49: [Sarah]
1840 Census Middlesex County
John A. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 10-14: [Daniel B.]
1 Male 15-19: [George J.]
2 Males 20-29: [Andrew J., John J.]
1 Male 50-59: [John A.]
1 Female 15-19: [Ann B.]
1 Female 50-59: [Sarah]
1850 Census Monmouth County NJ
Raritan
Sarah McDowell - 62 F - NJ
Andrew - 31 M - Carpenter - NJ
Dan B. - 22 M - Carpenter - NJ
Ann - 27 F - NJ
We note that John was a trustee of the Presbyterian Church in Cranbury.
Trustees of the Presbyterian Congregation Cranbury including John A. McDowell to Isaac Vanhise and signed by John A. McDowell. Acknowledged 30 April 1831 and recorded 31 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:212-213 26 March 1831
To fully describe the land transactions of John A. McDowell, it is important to understand the family connections between the Barricklo, McDowell, and Reed families. We structure this relationship using three siblings of the Reed family; namely, William, Ann, and Mary Reed.
William Reed
Ann Reed [1753-Unk] - John Barricklo [1753-1820]
Sarah Ann Barricklo [1786-1859] - John A. McDowell [1784-1843]
William Barricklo [1788-1826] - Hulda(h) MNU
John J. Barricklo [1790-1826]
Daniel J. Barricklo [1793-1831]
Lydia R. Barricklo - William L. Schenck
Mary Reed [1754-1821] - Farrington Barricklo [1756-1817]
To show further the connections of the various children of John Barricklo Senior and Ann Reed to the McDowell family, it is useful to collect the following records together.
Division of Land: Petition of Daniel Barricklo of South Brunswick. John Barricklo deceased possessed of real estate and survived by three sons, William, John and petitioner Daniel and three daughters Sarah, Elizabeth & Lydia. Sarah Barricklo intermarried with John A. McDowell and on 16 November 1822 conveyed rights and interest to her brother John Barricklo. That Elizabeth, sister of petitioner and wife of Andrew McDowell and that Lydia, sister of petitioner, and wife of William L. Schenck, that petitioner Daniel, that John nephew of Daniel and son of brother William deceased and three nieces Mary, Sarah Ann & Elizabeth are tenants in common of John Barricklo deceased property. Court orders division of his land.
Ann Barricklo, wife of John Barricklo deceased and mother of Daniel died about 20 October 1820 intestate possessed of real estate in South Brunswich and South Amboy. John Barricklo, brother of petitioner died 3 May 1826 intestate. Court orders division of her land.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMC:253-256 December Term 1828
Division of Land: Petition of Daniel Barricklo relative to his brother John Barricklo Junior died seized of real estate in South Brunswick and South Amboy. See Court Record for family relationships. Court orders division of lands.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexCMC:268-269 December Term 1828
2 January 1829 By Amt of John A. McDowell chain bearer &C – $10.00
Sale of Real Estate of John Barricklo by Robert McChesney, Willliam H. Conover, and Staats Van Deursen
Report of Commissioners to sell the real estate of John Barricklo Senr and Ann Barricklo & Jno Barricko Junior. Sale on Saturday 17 October at Cross roads: To Richard McDowell a lot of wood land designated as lot No. 4 on the map containing 4.85 acres at $20.25 per acre. The lot sold to Richard McDowell belonged to the estate of Ann Barricklo. Five wood lots viz No. 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 containing about 22 acres belonging to the estate of John Barricklo Junr were then set up and struck off to John A. McDowell, Daniel Barricklo, William Schenck and Andrew McDowell Junr for the sum of $50.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDMC:355 Monday 26 October 1829
17 October 1829 To Sales of one wood lot No. 4 to
Richard McDowell containing 4.85 acres @$20.25 – $98.21
17 October 1829 At the residue of the Estates of the persons above named Viz one lot at the Sand hills containing 3.12 acres of the estate of John Barricklo, two lots of wood land No. 5 & 6 near the Cross Roads containing about nine acres belonging to the estate of Ann Barricklo and five wood lots viz No. 1 3 4 5 & 6 containing about twenty two acres belonging to the Estate of John Barricklo Jun sold to
John A. McDowell, Daniel Barricklo, William Schenck &
Andrew McDowell Jun for – $50.00
Account of Robert McChesney, Staats Van Deursen and William W. Conover Commissioners to sell real estate of John Barricklo, Ann Barricklo, and John Barricklo Jund
4 November 1828 by cash paid
John McDowell Interest on bond No. 25 – $47.22
4 November 1828 by cash paid
John McDowell on principal – $131.00
14 September 1831, Account of Daniel J Barricklo deceased who was Adminstrater of John Barricklo as rendered by Staats Van Duersen and Reuben Griggs Executors of Daniel J. Baarricklo
16 April 1824 No. 11
Andrew McDowell & Daniel Barricklo for attending for the purpose of manumitting Negro – $2.00
16 March 1826, Account of Gilbert S. Van Pelt Executor of Guisebert Sutphen decd
Will of William Schenck dated 9 April 1821 and probated 24 April 1821. Wife: Sarah. Three daughters: Abba Van Pelt Schenck, Rebecca Johnson Schenck, and Ann Mariah McDowell Schenck. Names George Wetherill Schenck and Thomas Wetherill Schenck. Son William Seth Schenck. Executors: wife Sarah and son George Wetherill Schenck. Signed: William Schenck. Witnesses: Daniel J. Barricklo, Elia Mershon, Andrew McDowell. Proved by Andrew McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexWBB:489-490 9 April 1821
Sarah Ann McDowell's mother, Ann Reid who married John Barricklo, had a brother named William Reid and a sister Mary who married Farrington Barricklo. William Reid in his 1802 Will left land to his two sisters Ann and Mary who subsequently divided the land by quit claim. John Barricklo and his wife Ann Reid Barricklo died intestate and the land from her brother was divided among her children as described in the following six deeds. We note that John A. McDowell and Sarah Ann obtained a 17.52-acre tract in the sixth deed.
John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, William Barricklo and wife Huldah, Daniel Barricklo, Elizabeth Baricklo and Wiliam Schenck and wife Lydia to John Barricklo.
William Reid of Township of Freehold in Monmonth County NJ in Will dated 14 July 1802 bequeathed to sisters Ann, wife of John Barricklo, and Mary, wife of Farrington Barricklo, land in South Amboy Township Middlesex County adjoining lands of Thomas McDowell. Sisters divided the land by quit claim dated 4 November 1804. John and Ann Barricklo died intestate leaving 6 children: Sarah, wife of John A. McDowell, William, John, Daniel, Elisabeth and Lydia wife of William Schank. Heirs agree to partition and divide the land.
12.30-acre Lot of wood land in South Amboy beginning at a Hickory tree standing on the south side of the Old Stage road, and which is also a corner of land belonging to the aforesaid Thomas McDowell Esqr and from thence running on the line of the said McDowell, (1) S53'20"E 10 chains and 73 links to a stone, (2) S36'37"W 13 chains and 48 links to a stake, (3) N53'23"W 7 chains and 53 links to a stake, (4) N21'35"E 13 chains and 80 links to the beginning. Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, Daniel J. Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck. Witnesses: R. McChesney, George H. Schenck. Acknowledged 12 January 1824 by John A. and Sarah McDowell and others with feme covert.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:576-577 12 January 1824
John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, William Barricklo and wife Huldah, John Barricklo, Daniel J. Barricklo, Lydia Schenck and husband William L. Schenck to Elizabeth Barricklo for $5.
Same description as MiddlesexDB16:576, witnesses, and acknowledgments.
13.62-acre Lot of wood land in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing in the line of Thomas McDowell Esqr and which is also the southeast corner of Lot No. 4 and from thence running on the line of the said McDowell S53'20"E 10 chains and 11 links to a stake, (2) S36'37"E 13 chains and 48 links to a stake, (3) N53'23"W 10 chains and 11 links to a stone, (4) N36'37"E 13 chains and 48 links to beginning.
Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, John Barricklo, Daniel J. Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck.
MiddlesexDB16:577-579 12 January 1824
John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, John Barricklo, Daniel Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo and William Schenk and wife Lydia to William Barricklo and wife Huldah.
Same description in MiddlesexDB16:576, witnesses, and acknowledgments.
11.86-acre Lot of wood land in South Amboy beginning at a stake of Lot No. 8 in the line of Thomas McDowell Esqr and from thence running on the line of the said McDowell (1) S53'20"E 8 chains and 80 links to a stake, (2) S36'37"W 13 chains and 48 links to a stake, (3) N53'23"W 8 chains and 80 links to a stake, (4) N36'37" E 13 chains and 48 links to the beginning.
Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, John Barricklo, Daniel T. Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:579-580 12 January 1824
John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, John Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo, and William Schenck and wife Lydia to Daniel J. Barricklo for $5.
Same description in MiddlesexDB16:576, witnesses, and acknowledgments.
9.82-acre Lot of wood land in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing in the line of Thomas McDowell Esqr and which is also the southeast corner of Lot. No. 2 and from thence running on the line of the said McDowell (1) S53'20"E 7 chains and 29 links to a stake, (2) S36'37"W 13 chains and 48 links to a stake, (3) N43'23"W 7 chains and 29 links to a stake, (4) N3637"W 13 chains and 48 links to beginning.
Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, John Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:580-581 12 January 1824
John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, William Barricklo and wife Huldah, John Barricklo, Daniel J. Barricklo, and Elisabeth Barricklo to William L. Schenck and wife Lydia.
Same description in MiddlesexDB16:576, witnesses, and acknowledgments.
11.14-acre Lot in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing in the line of Thomas McDowell Esqr and which is the southeast corner of Lot No. 3 and from thence running on the line of the said McDowell (1) S53'20"E 8 chains and 27 links to a stake, (2) S36'37"W 13 chains and 48 links to a stake, (3) N53'23"W 8 chains and 27 links to a stake, (4) N36'37"E 13 chains and 48 links to beginning.
Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, John Barricklo, Daniel Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:582-583 12 January 1824
William Barricklo and wife Huldah, John Barricklo, Daniel Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo, and William Schenck and wife Lydia to John A. McDowell and wife Sarah.
Same description in MiddlesexDB16:576, witnesses, and acknowledgments.
17.52-acre Lot of wood land in South Amboy beginning at a stake of Lot No. 5 in the line of Thomas McDowell Esquire and from thence running line of the said McDowell (1) S53'20"E 13 chains to a stake, (2) S36'37"W 13 chains and 48 links to a stake, (3) N53'23"W 13 chains to a stake, (4) N36'37"E 13 chains and 48 links to the beginning.
Signed: William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, John Barricklo, Daniel Barricklo, Elisabeth Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:583-584 12 January 1824
William Barricklo & wife Hulda of Monmouth County, John Barricklo Daniel I. Barricklo, John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, Andrew McDowell Jr. & wife Elizabeth, William L. Schenck & wife Lydia, heirs of John Barricklo Elder, to James Murphy. Two lots: 7.9-acre lot in division of Daniel Barrickle deceased as Lot A No. 15 in Canal Ridge tract excepting the part covered by Trenton & New Brunswick Turnpike Road; 6.64-acre lot is Lot B No 8. Both lots owned by John Barricklo the Elder at death and became vested in his heirs. Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, Andrew McDowell Jur, Elizabeth McDowell, and others. Acknowledged 11 December 1824 with feme covert and recorded 14 December 1824.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB17:296-298 11 December 1824
Subsequently, John's son John J. McDowell became a trustee for an Ann Reid [1794 - 3 May 1871] who was the daughter of
James Stewart [1759-1829] who married George R. Reid [1795 - 18 March 1817]. There appears to be no direct relationship between this Ann Reid and the former Ann Reed. It's also possible that the people who typed up the following deeds from the original versions mistranscribed the middle initial "T" as a "J"; thus making the trustee
John T. McDowell which is much more likely the case, although John A. McDowell was an executor of the estate of
James Stewart.
Staats Van Deursen and Reuben Griggs, executors of Daniel Barricklo of South Brunswick, to John J. McDowell, Trustee of Ann Reed, for $80. 9.65-acre lot in South Brunswick beginning at a stake in Jacob Gulicks line at a corner of Richard McDowells lot No. 4, thence running S26'48"E 4 chains 20 links to the corner of Daniel Barricko's land, thence N56'E 25 chains 67 links to William L. Schencks corner, thence N77W 5 chains 80 lins to a stake, thence S56W 20 94 links to the beginning. Signed: Staats Van Deursen, Reuben Griggs. Witness: Abm. S. Van Deursen. Acknowledged 5 January 1833 and recorded 11 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:276 21 May 1831
Ann Reid, the daughter of James Stewart deceased requested via his Will that his Commissioners Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean, and John A. McDowell purchase from Richard McDowell and wife Abby a lot in the name of John J. McDowell in Trust for her use and benefit. 4.85-acre tract known as Lot No. 4 in South Brunswick beginning at a stake standing in the line of Jacob Gulicks land it being also a corner of Lot No. 3 described on said Map sold by the said Commissioners to Aaron Dean and from thence running (1) along the line of the said Gulick S26'48"E 2 chains 50 links to a stake, (2) N56E 20 chains 94 links to a stake standing in the line of land sold as aforesaid unto William L. Schenck, (3) along his line N77W 3 chains 46 links to a stake being another corner of the said Aaron Deans land, (4) along his line S56W 18 chains 34 links to the beginning. Signed: Richard McDowell, Abey McDowell. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Peter Conover. Acknowledged 14 June 1831 and recorded 11 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:272 14 June 1831
Isaac Veght & wife Ann, Peter G. Nevius and wife Margaret, John S. Nevius, all of Franklin in Somerset County to John J. McDowell Trustee of Ann Reid, wife of George Reid of South Brunswick for $100. 5.76-acre lot in South Brunswick beginning at a Maple tree corner to Jacob Gulicks land and of land belonging to the heirs of Nicholas Britton dec'd, thence running along said Gulicks line S26'48"E 10 chains 48 links to a stake being corner of Lot No. 2 of the wood lots, (2) N56E 11 chains 13 links to a stake, (3) N77W 14 chains 33 links to the beginning. Signed: Isaac Veghte, Ann Veghte, Peter G. Nevius, Margaret Nevius, John S. Nevius. Witnesses:John Veghte, William Lytle. Acknowledged 4 December 1833 and recorded 11 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:274-276 4 January 1833
John obtained land from the estate of his father-in-law in 1829, likely as a share for his wife Sarah.
Robert McChesney, Staats Deursen, and William W. Conover Commissioners of estate of John Barricklo Senior to Daniel J. Barricklo, John A. McDowell, Andrew McDowell Jr., and William L. Schenck. 4-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at the southeast corner of lot No 13 in the line of Coonrod Barricklo (one of the heirs at law of Daniel Barricklo deceased), thence running (1) N30'3"W 2 chains 65 links to a corner of land assigned to Catharine Whitlock numbered 15 on the map, (2) along the line of the same N63'52"E 14 chains 95 links to lot No 12 assigned to Hendrick Barricklo on said Map, (3) along his line S27'38"E 2 chains 65 links, (4) along the line of the said lot No 13 14 chains 86 links to the beginning. Signed: Robert McChesney, Staats Van Deursen, Wm W. Conover. Acknowledged 9 November 1829 and recorded 29 April 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:239-241 9 November 1829
John purchased or sold various tracts of land via the following deeds.
Garret Beckman administrator of Gerardus Beckman to John A. McDowell for $1,408. First 123.84-acre tract beginning in the middle of the road leading from the Crossroads to Rhode Hall being a corner of Thomas Wetherills land, thence S24E 34 chains 16 links to a stake, thence S70½E 21 chains 32 links to a stake, thence N38¼W 35 chains 48 links to the road, thence N20¼ W 18 chains 47 links to a bunch of Maples, thence S34W 20 chains 33 links to the road, thence N76½W 39 chains along the Road to the beginning.
Second 19.68-acre tract beginning at a stake near a White Oak tree in George Wetherills line, thence S16¾W 26 chains, thence N42¼E 13 chains 48 links, thence N84E 9 chains 84 links, thence N70¼E 5 chains 10 links, thence N44¼W 9 chains 74 links, thence N59¾W 9 chains 83 links to the beginning. Signed: Garret Beckman. Witnesses: Wm P. Dean, James S. Nevins. Acknowledged 20 November 1823 and recorded 20 November 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:509-510 20 November 1823
William Barricklo & wife Huldah of Feehold Township Monmouth County, John Barricklo, Daniel J. Barricklo, John A. McDowell and wife Sarah, Andrew McDowell Jur. and wife Elizabeth, William L. Schenck & wife Lydia, all of South Brunswick to William R. Barricklo of South Amboy or $350.50. 3.19-acre wood lot in part of Big swamp known by the name of Bushy Ridge Tract beginning at at a stake standing in the line of the land of Thomas Wetherill deceased, from thence S62W 11 chains and 79 links to a stake, from thence N27W 2 chains 62 links to a stake, thence N62E 11 chains and 79 links to a stake, thence S28E 2 chains 62 links to the beginning. Signed: William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, John Barricklo, Daniel J. Barricklo, John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, Andrew McDowell Jur., Elizabeth (x her mark) McDowell, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck. Acknowledged with feme covert 31 July 1824 and recorded 21 August 1824.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB17:120-121 13 July 1824
John A. McDowell & wife Sarah, William Barricklo & wife Hulda, William Schenck & wife Lydia, Andrew McDowell & wife Elizabeth, and John J. Barricklo to Daniel J. Barricklo. 48.55-acre Lot No 4A beginning at the southwest corner of lot No 3A, thence S53'30"E 41 chains 85 links to a stake standing in the line of James Bennets land, thence S24'40"_ to a stake standing at the northeast corner of lot No 6A, thence along the line of lot No 6A N70'30"W 21 chains 50 links to the road that leads from Aaron Gulicks Esqr to William Wests', thence along said road northwesterly the several courses thereof to the beginning.
4.35-acre lot No 6B beginning at the southeast corner of a wood lot belonging to John A. McDowell, thence along the line of the said John A. McDowell wood land N36'30"E 13 chains 45 links to a stake standing in the line of George & John T. McDowells land and is also the northeast corner of the aforesaid John A. McDowells wood lot, thence S53'30"E 5 chains 35 links to a stake standing at the northwest corner of lot No 1A, thence along the line of lots Nos 1&2A S54'20"W 14 chains 30 links to a Chesnut tree, thence N53'30"W 1 chains to the beginning. Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, William Barricklo, Hulda Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck, Andrew McDowell Jr. Elizabeth McDowell, John Barricklo. Acknowledged 25 March 1826 and recorded 29 April 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:238-239 18 March 1826
William Barricklo & wife Huldah, William Schenck & wife Lydia, Andrew McDowell & wife Elizabeth, Daniel J. Barricklo, & John J. Barricklo. to John A. McDowell
First 2¾-acre Lot: See metes and bounds of third lot in Middlesex49:57.
Second 43.38-acre Lot: Lot No. 5A beginning at a stake standing in the road in the westermost line of the whole tract distant 2 chains 23 links on a course S35'10"W from the southwest corner of a lot of woodland belonging to the said John A. McDowell, thence S15W 5 chains 73 links to the southwest corner of Lot No. 3A, thence along said road south easterly the several courses thereof to where the North line of lot No. 6A crosses the same, thence along the line of No. 6A N70'30"W 26 chains 20 links to a stake standing in the line of lands belonging to the heirs of Peter VanDerhoof, Esqr. deceased, thence along the line of said Vanderhoof N35'10"E 31 chains 97 links to the beginning. Signed: William Barricklo, Huldah Barricklo, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck, Andrew McDowell, Elizabeth McDowell, Daniel J. Barricklo, John Barricklo. Witnesses: Samuel Gulick, John H. Stults. Acknowledged 25 March 1826 and recorded 4 May 1826.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB18:455 18 March 1826
Robert McChesney, Staats Van Deursen, William W. Conover Comsr to sell lands of John Barricklo Junior deceased to Daniel J. Barricklo, John A. McDowell, Andrew McDowell Jr & William L. Schenck for $20. 5.06-acre tract in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing in the line of John A. McDowell, thence running along his line (1) S70E 7 chains 40 links to a stake being a corner of lot No 2 on the map sold heretofore by the Commissioners to Aaron Gulick Esquire, (2) along his line S35W 7 chains to a stake, (3) N70W 7 chains 40 links to a stake, (4) N35E 7 chains to the beginning.
Second 33.78-acre lot: beginning at a stake being a corner of the aforesaid lot No 2, thence running (1) along the line of John A. McDowell and Daniel J. Barricklo S70E 33 chains 45 links to a stake, (2) S24'40"W 11 chains 50 links to a stake, (3) N70W 24 chains 50 links to the south Amboy and Borden Town turnpike road, (4) along the same 7 chains 35 links to a stake standing in the road leading from Aaron Gulicks to William Wests tavern, thence running (5) from a stake standing on the southerly side of the said turnpike road and which is also a corner of lot No 4 on said Map N70W 14 chains to the aforesaid lot No 2, (6) along the line of the same N35'10"E 7 chains to the beginning. Signed: Robert McChesney, Staats Van Deursen, Wm W. Conover. Acknowledged 9 November 1829 and recorded 5 April 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:170 9 November 1829
Sheriff Andrew Snowhill to James Stewart. Chancery Court: Thomas Armstrong Exrs. of Margaret Armstrong deceased was complainant and John Stewart and wife Jane; Aaron Dean and John A. McDowell Exrs of James Stewart deceased; James Rightmire, Jacob Gulick & John Gulick Admrs. of John Gulick deceased; Daniel J. Barricklo, Elizabeth Barricklo, John A. McDowell, William L. Schenck and Thomas F. Sergent were defendants. All lands in Complaint to be sold. First applied to payment of $1,009.17 with interest for Aaron Dean and John A. McDowell Exrs. of James Stewart. Acknowledged 16 June 1832 and recorded 17 December 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:349-352 15 June 1832
John A. McDowell & wife Sarah, Andrew McDowell Jr. and wife Elizabeth, William L. Schenck & wife Lydia, and Reuben Griggs & Staats Van Deursen executors of Daniel T. Barricklo to James C. Stout for $440.83.
First 5.06-acre tract in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing in the line of John A. McDowell, thence running along his line (1) S70E 7 chains 40 links to a stake being a corner of Lot No. 2 on the map sold heretofore by the commissioners to Aaron Gulick, (2) along his line S35W 7 chains to a stake, (3) N70W 7 chains 40 links to a stake, (4) N35E 7 chains to the beginning known on said map as Lot No. 1.
Second 33.78-acre tract begins at a stake being a corner of the aforesaid Lot No. 2, thence running (1) along the line of John A. McDowell and Daniel J. Barricklo S70E 33 chains 45 links to a stake, (2) S24'40"W 11 chains 50 links to a stake, (3) N70W 24 chains 50 links to the South Amboy and Borden Town Turnpike road, (4) along the same 7 chains 35 links to a stake standing in the road leading from Aaron Gulicks to William Wests Tavern, thence running (5) from a stake standing on the southerly side of the said turnpike road and which is also a corner of Lot No. 4 on said map N70W 14 chains to the aforesaid Lot No. 2, (6) along the line of the same N35'10"E 7 chains to the beginning described as lots No. 3, 4, 5, & 6.
Signed: John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell, Andrew McDowell Jr., Elizabeth McDowell, William L. Schenck, Lydia R. Schenck, Staats Van Deursen, Reuben Griggs. Witness: Abm. S. VanDeursen. Acknowledged 25 October 1832 and recorded 21 February 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:466-468 25 October 1832
Albert Griggs & wife Catherine of South Brunswick to John A. McDowell for $846.30. 56.42-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stone standing in the middle of the road leading from Cross roads to Rhoad Hall near the old school house in the said John A. McDowells line and is corner to the said Albert Griggs other land and runs (1) by the same N51E 44 chains 28 links to a stake in the line of Benjamin Griggs land, (2) by the same S54E 9 chains 1 link to a stake in the swamp corner to Thomas L. McDowells land, (3) by the same S34'30"W 34 chains 10 links to the middle of the aforesaid road, (4) along the middle of the same N75'30"W 23 chains 20 links to the beginning. Signed: Albert Griggs, Catherine (X her mark) Griggs. Witnesses: Dean Britton, Albert Cornell. Acknowledged 30 April 1833 and recorded 16 April 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB27:70 7 April 1833
John A. McDowell & wife Sarah, Andrew McDowell Jr & wife Elizabeth, William L. Schenck & wife Lydia, Huldah Barricklo, Catherine Barricklo quit claim to John Bastedo of Franklin Township Somerset County for $30 for 3.12-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at the corner of a lot called the stone lot, thence S62'22"W 11 chains and 79 links to the southwest corner of the stone lot being also corner of John Berrien and Peter Ayres wood lots, thence along said Ayres woodlot N27'38"W 2 chains 62 links to corner of lot of Robert Priest decd formerly, thence along the same N63'30"E 10 chains 58 links to corner of lot formerly of Elizabeth Voorhees, thence along the same S47'35"E [Sic: should likely be 27, not 47]
2 chains 62 links to the beginning. Signed by grantors, witnessed by Dean Britton, acknowledged with feme covert 31 May 1834, and recorded 2 October 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB27:495-496 31 May 1834
Although the metes and bounds are slightly different, we assign the above 3.12 acre lot to the 3.19-acre lot in
MiddlesexDB17:120.
Following the death of John in 1843, his widow and children reshuffle the land amongst themselves as shown in the following deeds.
John J. McDowell and wife Emma, Andrew J. McDowell of Monmouth County, Ann B. McDowell and Daniel B. McDowell to Ralph C. Stults for $425. 18.67-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a corner of Peter Stults land on the North side of the New road leading from the State road to Georges road, (1) thence 20¾E 18 chains and 59 links along Peter Stults land to a stake, thence (2) S49'25"E 9 chains & 83 links along the land of Isaac Snediker & others to a stake, (3) S43E 9 chains & 74 links to a stake in the said Stage road, (4) S71'33"W 5 chains & 10 links along the said Stage road to a stake, (5) S85'18"W 9 chains & 84 links along as aforesaid to a stake, (6) S43'33"W 5 chains & 63 links to the North side of the aforesaid New road, (7) N67½W 3 chains & 38 links along the said New Road to the beginning. Signed: John J. McDowell, Emma McDowell, Andrew J. McDowell, Ann B. McDowell, Daniel B. McDowell. Acknowledged 2 April 1849 with feme covert and recorded 11 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:49 2 April 1849
George J. McDowell and wife Ann, John J. McDowell and wife Emma, Andrew J. McDowell, Ann B. McDowell & Daniel B. McDowell of South Brunswick to Sarah McDowell (widow of John A. McDowell) a quit claim. 40.15-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stake in the middle of the road leading from the cross Roads to Road Hall & 4 chains & 70 links distance from a corner of William Griggs land on a course of S74¾E, thence (1) S74¾E 9 chains & 31 links along the middle of said road, thence (2) S72¾E 9 chains & 11 links along as aforesaid, thence (3) S77E 5 chains & 39 links along as aforesaid to a stake & corner of George J. McDowells land, thence (4) S32¼_ 13 chains & 18 links to a stake near a large Apple tree, (5) N69½W 5 chains & 50 links, thence (6) S10¼W 17 chains to Reubin Griggs land, thence (7) N68½W 9 chains & 50 links to a stake in said Reubin Griggs line, (8) N13E 19 chains & 22 links to a stake, thence (9) S86'20"W 2 chains & 92 links to a stake, thence (10) N1¼W 9 chains & 90 links to the beginning.
Second 12.37-acre tract: beginning at a stone in the aforesaid road & a corner of William Millers land, thence (1) N27W 18 chains & 47 links along the line of Thomas L. McDowells land to a corner of said McDowells, thence (2) S35'10"W 20 chains & 33 links to a stake on the Westerly side of the bridge in the middle of the aforesaid road, thence (3) S77E 5 chains & 39 links along the middle of said Road to a stake, thence (4) N55¼E 3 chains 58 links along as aforesaid to a stake, thence (5) S63'40"E 3 chains & 9 links along as aforesaid to a stake, thence (6) S78'10"E 7 chains & 58 links to the beginning.
Third 2.75-acre tract in Monroe Township: beginning of this lot as described on a certain Map of the whole tract & is described as lot No. 3 B. at the southeast corner of lot No 1, B. thence (1) N35'10"E 4 chains & 77 links to the line of lot No 6. A. thence (2) S70'30"E 5 chains & 90 links to the northwest corner of lot No 3, B. thence 3 S35'10"W 4 chains & 75 links to a stake in the South line of the Whole tract, thence (4) N70'30"W 5 chains & 90 links to beginning. Signed: George J. McDowell, Ann McDowell, John J. McDowell, Emma McDowell, Andrew J. McDowell, Ann B. McDowell, Daniel B. McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 2 April 1849 with feme covert and recorded 12 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:57-59 2 April 1849
Sarah McDowell (widow of John A. McDowell), John J. McDowell and wife Emma, Andrew J. McDowell, Ann B. McDowell and Daniel McDowell quit claim to George J. McDowell. 33.22-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a stone in a road leading from Road Hall to the Crossroads and a corner of William Miller land, thence (1) S40½W 35 chains & 48 links along the said Millers land to Reuben Griggs land, thence (2) N68½W 5 chains & 58 links along the said Griggs land to a stake and a corner of land now in possession of the said Sarah McDowell, thence (3) N10½E about 17 chains, thence (4) S69½E 5 chains & 50 links to a stake near a large Apple tree, (5) N32¼E 13 chains & 18 links to a stake in the aforesaid road, thence (6) N45¼E 3 chains & 58 links along the middle of said road, thence (7) S63E 3 chains & 9 links along the middle of said road, (8) S78'10"E 7 chains and 58 links along the middle as aforesaid to the beginning, part of land of John A. McDowell. Signed: Sarah A. McDowell, John J. McDowell, Emma McDowell, Andrew J. McDowell, Ann B. McDowell, Daniel B. McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 2 April 1849 and recorded 12 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:59-60 2 April 1849
Sarah McDowell and George J. McDowell & wife Ann quit claim to John J. McDowell, Andrew J. McDowell, Ann B. McDowell, and Daniel B. McDowell. 36.63-acre tract beginning at a stake in the middle of the road leading from the Cross Road to Road Hall and a corner of Daniel T. Bush's land, thence (1) S21'52"E 34 chains and 16 links along the said Bush's line & others to a stump, thence (2) S68½E 6 chains & 35 links along the line of Reuben Griggs land to a stake and corner of the said Sarah McDowells land, thence (3) N13E 19 chains & 22 links along the line of the land now in possession of said Sarah McDowell, thence (4) S86'20"W 2 chains and 92 links to a stake near the corner of the orchard, thence (4) N1¼W 9 chains & 90 links to a stone in the middle of the aforesaid Road, thence (6) N74¾W 20 chains and 55 links along the middle of said road to the beginning.
56.81-acre Albert Griggs Tract beginning at a stone in the middle of the before mentioned road and a corner of William Griggs land, thence (1) N51'40"E 44 chains & 28 links along the said Griggs land to a stone, thence (2) S53¼E 9 chains & 1 link to a Chesnut stake, thence (3) S35'10"W 34 chains & 10 links to a stake in a ditch & center of the aforesaid road, thence (4) N72¾W 9 chains & 11 links along the middle of said road to a stone, thence (5) N74¾W 14 chains & 1 link.
18.67-acre lot beginning at a stake on the north side of a road leading from the Stage road to Georges Road and a corner of Peter Stults land, thence (1) N20¾E 18 chains & 59 links to a stake, thence (2) S59'25"E 9 chains & 83 links to a stake, thence (3) S43E 9 chains & 74 links to a stake in the State road, thence (4) S71'33"W 5 chains & 10 links along said Stage road to a stake, thence (5) S85'18"W 9 chains and 84 links along said Stage road to a stake, thence (6) S43'33"W 5 chains & 63 links along the said Stage Road to the north side of the road leading from said Stage road to Georges Road, thence (7) N67½W 3 chains & 38 links to the beginning.
17.52-acre lot in Monroe Township/County beginning at a stake of lot No 5 of the division of the Estate of Ann Barricklo wife of John Barricklo decd in the line of Thomas McDowell decd, thence (1) S53'20"E 13 chains to a stake, thence (2) S36'37"W 13 chains & 48 links to a stake, thence (3) N53'23"W 13 chains to a stake, thence (4) N36'37"E 13 chains & 48 links to the beginning. Copied from deed of heirs of John Barricklo to John McDowell dated 12 January 1824 in MiddlesexDBD16:583.
Signed: Sarah McDowell, George J. McDowell, Ann McDowell. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged with feme covert 2 April 1849 and recorded 12 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:60-62 2 April 1849
We note that the metes and bounds in the above Albert Griggs tract differ slightly from the original
1833 deed when purchased.
The property of John A. McDowell is mentioned in the following deeds.
Daniel Selover & wife Elizabeth of South Brunswick to Cornelius Vanderveer of Franklin in Somerset County. … from thence S23W 30 chains and 80 links to John A. McDowell's corner, formerly Gerrardus Beckman's, from thence S55'15"E 62 chains along Cornelius Gulick line … . Acknowledged 8 May 1823 and recorded 13 September 1823.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB16:460-461 1 May 1823
Cornelieus Van Derveer & wife Ann to Peter V. Selover. … Benjamin Griggs line, from thence S23W 30 chains 80 links to John A. McDowells corner formerly Gerards Beckmans … . Acknowledged 21 August 1828 and recorded 23 August 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB20:545 1 May 1828
Peter V. Selover & wife Jane Eliza to Cornelius Van Derveer Jr. … Benjamin Griggs' line, from thence S23W 30 chains 80 links to John A. McDowells corner formerly Gerardus Beckmans … . Acknowledged 31 March 1829 and recorded 4 April 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB21:95-96 31 March 1829
Robert McChesney, Staats Van Deursen & William W. Conover, commissioners to sell real estate of John Barricklo Junior deceased, to Aaron Gulick. 2.69-acre tract one beginning at a stone standing in John A. McDowells line and is corner to Michael Vanderhoof, thence running (1) S35W 2 chains 23 links to the middle of the road leading from the said Aaron Gulicks to William Wests tavern, (2) along said road S12'45"W 5 chains 78 links to Andrew McDowells lot, (3) by said lot N63'15"E 8 chains 63 links to a stone corner of John A. McDowells lot, (4) N53¼W 6 chains 42 links to the beginning.
4.1-acre tract known as lot No 2 in division of woodland belonging to John Barricklo Jr. beginning at a corner of lot No. 1 on the map of said division at a stake standing on the north side thereof, thence running (1) along the lines of John A. McDowell and Daniel Barricklo's S70E 6 chains to a corner of lot No 3 on said Map, (2) along the line of the same S35'10"W 7 chains to a stake, (3) N70W 6 chains to a stake being a corner of lot No 1, (4) along the line of the same N35'10" E 7 chains to the beginning. Acknowledged and recorded 2 April 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:243-245 9 November 1829
James Buckalew & wife Margaret C. to Daniel P. Bush. 6.22-acre tract beginning at forked cedar saplin standing in John A. McDowells line and is corner to Abigal Demont and to land lately belonging to George W. Schenck and runs (1) by the said Abigail Demonts land N53'30"W 5 chains 77 links to a stake corner to the said James Buckelews other land, (2) by said Buckelews land N22'30"W 19 chains 44 links to another corner of the said James Buckelews land in the road leading from Cross Roads to Rhoad Hall, (3) along said road S76E 3 chains 75 links to a corner of John A. McDowells land, (4) along said McDowells line S22'30"E 22 chains 6 links to the beginning. Signed: James Buckelew, Margaret C. Buckelew. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 20 November 1838 and recorded 9 October 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB34:548-549 20 November 1838
John S. Griggs & wife to Cornelius Garretson. Tract in South Brunswick in Pigeon Swamp bounded northerly (by the great ditch easterly) by land of John C. Van Deursen & Richard Selover, southerely by land of John A. McDowell and Albert Griggs and westerly by land belonging to Vincent Barkelow & Samuel Gordon. Acknowledged May 1839 and recorded 19 November 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:128 1 May 1839
John S. Griggs & wife to Garret A. Terhune. Pigeon Swamp and same property Benjamin Griggs conveyed to John S. Griggs bounded Northerly by the Great Ditch, Easterly by land of John C. Vandeeren and Richard Selover, southerly by land late of John A. McDowell deceased, and westerly by land of the said Garret A. Terhune. Acknowledged 17 August 1844 and recorded 17 August 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:132 17 August 1844
James Brees & wife Ann to Samuel Culver. Lot in Monroe beginning described as lot No 5A at a stake standing in the road in the Westermost line of the whole tract distant 2 chains and 23 links on a course S35'10"W from the southwest corner of a lot of Woodland formerly belonging to John A. McDowell decd, thence (1) S15W 5 chains 73 links to the southwest corner of lot No 3A, … . Acknowledged 19 March 1846 and recorded 6 April 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddesexDB49:32-34 19 March 1846
Samuel Culver to James Breese. In Monroe Township beginning described as Lot No 5A at a stake in the road in the westernal line of the whole tract distant 2 chains 23 links on a course S35'10"W from the southwest corner of a lot of woodland formerly belonging to John A. McDowell deceased, thence 1) S15W 5 chains 73 links to the southwest corner of No 3A, … . Acknowledged 19 March 1846 and recorded 4 April 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:424 19 March 1846
Francis Davison & wife Sarah Ann to Joseph Knox. Lot in Monroe beginning described as lot No 5A at a stake standing in the road in the Westermost line of the whole tract distant 2 chains and 23 links on a course S35'10"W from the southwest corner of a lot of Woodland formerly belonging to John A. McDowell decd, thence (1) S15W 5 chains 73 links to the southwest corner of lot No 3A, … . Acknowledged 26 July 1849 and recorded 26 July 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:527 26 July 1849
William Griggs & wife Isabel to William Dean, Dean Britton and Andrew McDowell, Executors of Aaron Dean deceased. tract in South Brunswick beginning at the northwest corner of Daniel P. Bushes land in the Pigeon Swamp Road, thence along the said road N32'40"E 17 chains and 90 links, thence S56½E t0 chains 38 links to the line of land of John A. McDowell deceased, thence along said McDowells land S52W 16 chains 92 links to the center of the road leading from Road Hall to Crossroads, thence along said road N74'54"W 10 chains 12 links to the southeasterly corner of said Dainel Bushes lot, thence along his line 1 chains 40 links to the northeasterly corner of said Bushes lot, thence along his line 4 chains 28 links to the beginning. Signed: William Griggs, Isabel Griggs. Witness: Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 10 October 1849 and recorded 1 November 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:578 10 October 1849
John was the recipient of a mortgage in 1822.
John J. Barricklo to John A. McDowell. Signed: John Barricklo. Witnesses: Oliver Johnston, Lydia Messler. Acknowledged 23 November 1822 and recorded 23 November 1822.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages12:130 16 November 1822
In 1822, he took issue with the accounting of the estate of his father-in-law.
John A. McDowell Exceptant vs Daniel Barricklo administrator of John Barricklo deceased } Exceptions to the account as filed & audited by the Surrogate.
The said John A. McDowell excepts to the allowance of said accounts for the reasons following Viz:
1. Because the said Administrator has not charged himself with all the interest money accruing to the said Estate.
2. Because the said Administrator ought not to be allowed credit for $198 claimed by him for work to be done by him for the Intestate in his life time, nor for $207 claimed by John Barricklo Junr on the same ground, nor for $90 claimed by Elizabeth Barricklo on the same ground, nor for $60 claimed by Lydia Barricklo on the same ground, the said sums not being due & owing to them respectively.
3. Because the Surrogate has allowed too large a commission to the Administrator under the circumstances of this Estate.
4. Because the said amounts hath in the charge & discharge thereof, in divers other particulars, are erroneous & ought to be restated. March 29th 1822.
R.Boggs for the Exceptant.
Orphan Court. Filed 29 March 1822
John served as surety for the 1830 Administration Bond of Mary Stults.
Administration Bond of Mary Stults with surety John A. McDowell for Garret Stults deceased dated 24 December 1830.[KM Abstract]
John served as an executor of the Will and Estate of James Stewart as shown by the following records.
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean & John A. McDowell executors of James Stewart } Rule to limit time for creditors to file claims.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCC:399 March Term 1830
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean & John A. McDowell executors of James Stewart of South Brunswick to Robert F. Stockton of Somerset County and James Neilson of Middlesex County. Signed: Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean, John A. McDowell. Acknowledged 9 December 1830 and recorded 8 March 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:161-162 9 December 1830
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean & John A. McDowell executors of James Stewart to John T. McDowell in trust for Ruth Walton, daughter of James Stewart, a 2-acre tract. Signed: Aaron Dean, John A. McDowell. Witness: R. McChesney. Acknowledged 21 May 1831 and recorded 31 May 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:468-469 1 May 1831
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean & John A. McDowell executors of James Stewart to John T. McDowell in trust for Catharine Bastedo, daughter of James Stewart, a 15-acre tract. Signed: Aaron Dean, Mary Dean, John A. McDowell, Sarah McDowell. Witness: R. McChesney. Acknowledged 21 May 1831 with feme covert and recorded 31 May 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:470-471 1 May 1831
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean and John A. McDowell Exrs of James Stewart deceased } Settlement of Accounts. The Surrogate having reported this account for allowance and the same appearing to have been advertised according to law & no exceptions made thereto therefore it is decreed that the same be allowed in all things as reported by the Surrogate.
MiddlesexOCD:69 March Term 1831
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean and John A. McDowell Exrs of James Steward deceased } Rule to limit Creditors made absolute. It appearing to the Court upon due proof to the satisfaction of the said Court that the above rule was duly published as was therein directed and no cause being shewn to the contrary, it is now therefore ordered that the same be confirmed in all things and made absolute.
MiddlesexOCD:86 March Term 1831
Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean and John A. McDowell Executors of James Stewart to James Stout. Signed: Executors. Witnesses: Dean Britton, Ralph L. Dye. Acknowledged 5 May 1832 and recorded 27 December 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB48:378 5 May 1832
In June 1837, John assigned a Power of Attorney to Nicholas Booraim.
John A. McDowell of South Brunswick for PoA to Nicholas Booraim in consideration of $377.65 assign indenture dated 25 February 1833 made by Ruleff Van Arsdalen and wife Lydia to Samuel Whitehead for 134¾-acre tract and McDowell appoints Booraim as attorney to recover the $377.65 plus interest. Signed: John A. McDowell. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 21 June 1837 and recorded 21 June 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:478 21 June 1837
John appeared in two ledger items from 1823.
17 May 1823 By cash paid John A. McDowell balance on bond No 25 – $82.58
Account of John Davision, George Davision Daniel Davison &
John T. McDowell Excutors of John Davison deceased
November 1823 To Amot of Sales of Land to John A. McDowell as per order of Court – $1,408
20 November 1823 By cash paid J.A. McDowell Note No 24 – $174.35
16 March 1824, Account of Garret Beckman Administrator of Gerardus Beckman deceased
The death of John A. McDowell was first reported in the following Letter of Administration (LA) record dated 24 October 1843 which names the administrators of his estate.
John A. McDowell
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County Ss } I Josiah Ford Surrogate of the County of Middlesex do certify that on the Twenty fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and forty three administration of the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of John A. McDowell late of the County of Middlesex who died intestate was granted by to John T. McDowell, George T. McDowell and Andrew J. McDowell of the County of Middlesex who are duly authorized to administer the same agreeably to law. Witness my hand and seal of Office this Twenty fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Forty three. Signed: J. Ford Surrogate.
MiddlesexLAB:[Not visible]
A Middlesex County File tab labeled John A. McDowell 13554 exists and contains the following documents.
Document 1
To Josiah Ford Surrogate of the County of Middlesex
I, Sarah McDowell Widow of John A. McDowell who died Intestate being entitled to have administration of his effects, do hereby for certain reasons me thereunto moving renounce my aforesaid right of Administration. Witness my hand this 23rd Day of November [Sic: October?] 1843.
Sarah McDowell
Aaron Gulick
William Miller
Renunciation of the widow of John A. McDowell Filed 24 October 1843. J. Ford Surrogate.
Document 2
Andrew J. McDowell
Andrew J. McDowell [26/27 October 1818 (by calculation 46 years, 5 months, 17 days) - 12 April 1865
BRAN/FG] died single. He appeared in the following documents.
Dean Britton, Andrew McDowell, and William Dean Executors &C of Aaron Dean deceased } Rule to Limit Creditors. Upon the application of Dean Britton, Andrew McDowell & William Dean Executors of Aaron Dean deceased to this Court to limit and appoint a certain time within which the creditors of the estate of the said deceased shall bring in their debts, demands and claims against the same, or that such creditor after due notice being given, be forever barred of his or her action against the said Executors, It is ordered by the Court that the said Executors give public notice to the creditors of the said deceased to bring in their debts, demands and claims against the said estate within twelve months from this time, by setting up such notice in five of the most public places in said County for the space of two months, and also by advertising the same for the like space of time in one of the newspapers printed in this state. And if any creditors shall neglect to exhibit his or her debt, demand or claim within said period of twelve months after public notice given as aforesaid, such creditor shall be forever barred of his or her action therefore against the said Executors. March 13th Jas. G. McDowell Clerk.
MiddlesexOCF:297-298 13 March 1849
William Dean, Dean Britton & Andrew McDowell, Executors of Aaron Dean, to William Griggs. Thence S56.5E 20 chains and 38 links to a stake standing in the line of land of John A. McDowell deceased, thence along said McDowells line @52W 16 chains and 92 links to a stake standing in the center of a road leading from Road Hill to cross Road … . Above description from deed dated 1 April 1845 given by George T. McDowell & Daniel P. Buch assignees of Albert Grigg to Aaron Dean. Signed: William Dean, Dean Britton, Andrew McDowell. Witness: Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 10 October 1849 by Andrew McDowell and recorded 23 October 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB50:167 10 October 1849
William Dean, Dean Britton & Andrew McDowell, Executors of Aaron Dean, to Elias Dye. Signed: William Dean, Dean Britton, Andrew McDowell. Witness: Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 3 November 1849 and recorded 5 November 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB50:233-235 3 November 1849
William Dean, Dean Britton & Andrew McDowell, Executors of Aaron Dean, to Thomas W. Schenck. Signed: William Dean, Dean Britton, Andrew McDowell. Witness: Peter Duncan. Acknowledged 3 November 1849 and recorded 11 December 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB50:330-331 3 November 1849
Pearson Hendrickson & wife Sarah of Shrewsbury Township Monmouth County to Asher Holmes of Raritan Township Monmounth County. … and the southwest corner of lot number 9 purchased of Andrew J. McDowell. Recorded 14 May 1859.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDB149:305 19 April 1859
Will of Henry Jonhson of Township of Raritan Monmouth County dated 21 February 1857. Witnesses: Alfred Walling, Andrew J. McDowell. Probated 28 April 1858.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthWBG:113 21 February 1857
Aaron R. Throckmorton master in chancery, Garret Vandorn by master in Chancery to Andrew J. McDowell of Raritan Township Monmouth County. Suit in Partition wherein Isaac P. Vandoven, John Vandoven and wife Mary, Mary Smock, and Pearson Hendrickson and wife Sarah are complainants and Williampe Vandoven, Peter Vandoven, Williampe Dubois, William A. Vandoven, Gilbert Vandoven and other are defendants. Lots which formed the Key Port Farm. Recorded 29 March 1858.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDB147:36-41 29 March 1858
Aaron R. Throckmorton to Daniel W. Holmes. … Lot No. 9 purchased by Andrew J. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDB147:86 30 March 1858
Aaron R. Throckmorton to William W. Conover. … Lot No. 9 purchased by Andrew J. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDB147:279-285 30 March 1858
William H. Conover & wife Barty to Obadaiah Tilton. … Lot No. 9 purchased by Andrew J. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDB147:285-287 9 November 1858
Obadiah Tilton & wife Lavina to Asher Holmes. … Lot No. 9 purchased by Andrew J. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDB147:288-290 12 November 1858
Francis VanGieson & wife Mary of Raritan Township to Andrew McDowell and Raritan. All that certain lot of land situate in the Village of Key Port in said Township and County it being and including Lots Nos. 12 & 13 on Church Street and Nos. 32 & 33 on Osborn Street of Map of Lots made for [Clark] Arrowsmith Jany 1st 1833 by Alfred Walling and which was conveyed by Henry L. Clarke and Thomas V. Arrowsmith and wives to the said VanGeison by Deed dated March 17th 1853 and is described therein as follows: Beginning at the East side of Osborn Street at the southwest corner of lot No. 34, thence N74'54"E 200 feet to Church Street, thence S15'6"E 60 feet, thence S74'54"W 200 feet to Osborn Street, thence N15'6"W 60 feet to the beginning. Acknowledged 5 April 1854. Recorded 28 April 1854.
MonmouthMortgagesT:557 5 April 1854
Ezra Osborn and wife Hanah of Middletown Monmouth County to Andrew J. McDowell of Raritan for $470.88. 7,848 square feet Lot in Key Port, Township of Raritan. Beginning at the northwest corner of Warren and Division Streets, from thence running westerly along the north edge of said Warren Street 109 feet to the southeast corner of said McDowell's lot, thence northerly along said McDowells line 72 feet, thence easterly parallel with said Warren Street 109 feet to the west edge of said Division Stree, thence Southerly along the west edge of said Division Street 72 feet to the beginning. Signed: Ezra Osborn, Hannah D. Osborn. Acknowledged 21 February 1856 and recorded 7 March 1856.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBN6:61 21 February 1856
John Crawford & wife Miranda of Key Port Monmouth County to Andrew McDowell of same for $650. Lot of land, beach, dock, or wharf and store houses in Ky Port known as Key Port Dock bounded on the east and west by the shore lands of D.Lo Fayette Seenck on the north by the Raritan Bay at low water mark and on the south by the highway leading thereto. Signed: John Crawford, Miranda Crawford. Witness: David Warner. Acknowledged 26 July 1854 and recorded 28 September 1854.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBG6:162 26 July 1854
Ezra Osborn and wife Hannah of Middletown Monmouth County to Andrew J. McDowell of Raritan for $150. Tract in Key Port. Beginning at the southwest corner of said McDowells lot on Broad Street, thence along said Street 72 feet to Warren Street, thence along said Warren Street 109 feet to Osborns land, thence N15'36"W along said Osborn's land 72 feet to McDowell's southeast corner, thence S74'48"W 109 feet along McDowell's lot to Broad Street the beginning. Signed: Ezra Osborn, Hannah D. Osborn. Witness: Thos S. Field. Acknowledged 2 October 1848 and recorded 24 October 1848.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBG5:536-538 2 October 1848
George J. McDowell
George J. McDowell [10 March 1821 - 30 December 1903
DAY/FG] married Ann Dean [17 October 1823 - 10 March 1904
DAY/FG], the daughter of
Thomas Dean and Mary Ann Rickets, in 1840. He appeared in the following record.
Notice dated 4 February 1857 to exhibit final settlement of Henry D. Craft by Executors George J. McDowell and Charles Rule.
4 February 1857. George J. McDowell swears that he posted notice in five public places.
6 March 1857 By cash paid George J. McDowell Note & Int No 8 – $33.91
30 April 1857, Settlement of Account of George J. McDowell & Charles Rule Executors of Henry D. Craft
John J. McDowell
John J. McDowell [6 October 1814 - 7 April 1870
BRAN/FG] married Emma J. Crawford [25 October 1818 - 26 April 1893
BRAN/FG]. There is confusion in many transcriptions and even the original records as to whether his middle initial is "J" or "I". We have chosen "J". The 1870 Mortality Census Schedule reports his age as 55 in April, a wheelright with cause of death dropsy.
John and Emma appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Monmouth County NJ
John McDowell
Middletown
1 Male 0-4:
1 Male 20-29: [John]
1 Female 20-29: [Emma]
1850 Census Monmouth County NJ
Manalapan
John J. McDowell - 35 M - Wheelright - NJ
Emma J. - 31 F - NJ
Sarah A. - 3/8 F - NJ
Gedeon C. - 4 M - NJ
Jane A. - 2 F - NJ
Lydia A. - 2/12 F - NJ
Anna Amelia Hamilton - 16 F - Servant - England
Cornelius Conover - 20 M - Apprentice - NJ
John appeared in the following deeds.
Simon Abrahams & wife Lydia of Freehold in Monmouth County to John J. McDowell of same for $500. 0.52-acre tract in Freehold beginning at a stake and stone in the middle of the Road leading from the said Abrahams Mills to Englishtown and at the northwest corner of James S. Nevins lot and from thence running as the needle now points (1) S82'45"E 2 chains 89 links, (2) thence N8'7"E 120 feet, (3) thence N82'45"W 2 chains 92 links to the middle of the said road, (4) thence S7'15"W 120 feet to the beginning. Signed: Simon Abrahams, Lydia Abrahams. Witness: John W. Davison. Acknowledged 18 October 1842 and recorded 12 November 1842.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBG4:418-420 18 October 1842
Simon Abrahams & wife Lydia to Thomas Black & John Black. Tract bounded on north by Chalres Haight, on the east by Doctor Arthus Conover, on the south by Joseph I. Thompson and on the west by James Nevies, John J. McDowell & the road that goes from Blacks' Mills to Englishtown. Acknowledged 21 July 1843 and recorded 21 July 1843.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthMortgagesM:294-295 20 July 1843
Theodore Hankinson to James A. Reid. In Freehold beginning northwest corner of lot that John J. McDowell purchased of Simon Abraham. Acknowledged 8 May 1844 and recorded 9 May 1844.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthMortgagesM:572-573 8 May 1844
Reverend William Howard Van Doren & wife Matilda Ann to John J. McDowell of Township Freehold Monmouth County for $70. 0.59-acre tract in Freehold beginning at a stone planted in the middle of the public road leading from Blacks Mill to Englishtown opposite the middle of the mouth of the Manalapan road where it empties into said road and from thence running (1) N86E 3 chains 1 link following the middle of the new road recently laid to Freehold to a stone planted for a corner, thence (2) S7'55"W 2 chains 18 links to the line of land of Simon Abrams and a corner of a lot of land formerly in the occupancy of Joseph Thompson blacksmith, thence (3) following the north line of said last named lot to the middle of the aforesaid first named public road, thence (4) following the same N7'45"E to the beginning. Signed: Wm H. VanDoren, Matilda Ann VanDoren. Witness: A.R. Throckmortin. Acknowledged 12 July 1848 and recorded 22 July 1848.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBL5:219-221 1 February 1848
Joesph Thompson & wife to John Antonides. Containing about 2 acres conveyed to Joseph Truex by John McDowell October t 1845. Acknowledged 29 March 1848 and recorded 3 April 1848.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthMortgagesP:294-295 29 March 1848
Joseph J. Thompson & wife Eleanor to Jonathan J. Holmes. Excepting thereof two lots one of which is owned by John J. McDowell …. Acknowledged 26 October 1849 and recorded 26 October 1849.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthMortgagesQ:301-302 25 October 1849
Joseph J. Thompson & wife Eleanor S. to James Lloyd. Excepting thereof two lots one of which is owned by John J. McDowell …. Acknowledged 1 December 1849 and recorded 1 December 1849.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBL5:361-363 1 December 1849
Daniel H. Ellis & wife Catharine A. of Freehold to John J. McDowell for $592.80. 37.05-acre tract in Manalapan township beginning at a stone corner of a lot of land Elisha Walton conveyed to Jacob Pillenger by deed dated 11 March 1829 which said stone stands on the south side of the Road leading from what was then called Waltons Mill to Allentown and from thence running along the said lot (1) S1'30"W 32 chains to a stone, (2) thence S61'30"W 12 chains 51 links to a stone and corner of Daniel B. Ryalls lot, (3) thence along his lot N54"E 32 chains 70 links to a stone on the south side of the aforesaid Road, (4) thence along the same N74E 11 chains 66 links to the beginning. Signed: Danl H. Ellis, Catharine A. Ellis. Witness: John W. Davison. Acknowledged 17 October 1851 and recorded 2 December 1851.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthDBS5:382 17 October 1851
George A. McDowell
George A. McDowell [8 July 1788 - 27 December 1860
BRAN/FG] married Jane Van Pelt [5 July 1779 - 26 April 1857
BRAN/FG], the daughter of Reuben Van Pelt and Adaline Sutphen, on 13 December 1809 in Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ. They had the following children.
Andrew G. McDowell [23 February 1812 - 15 July 1883
BRAN/FG] married Matilda Davison [1823 - 8 August 1892
BRAN/FG] on 3 January 1838.
Reuben Van Pelt McDowell [28 August 1814 - 10 February 1894
BRAN/FG] married Catherine A. Whitlock [31 October 1818 - 17 July 1894
BRAN/FG], the daughter of Daniel Whitlock and Anne Combs.
Gertrude "Gitty" Sutphen McDowell [3 October 1819 - Unknown] married a Gilland
Elizabeth Sutphen McDowell [1823 - 1863
BRAN/FG] married John H. Martin [c1820 - 1890
BRAN/FG]
Letitia/Elletta "Lettie/Lotty" Jane McDowell [13 December 1824 (Christened 10 April 1825) - 7 April 1888
HLAND/FG] married Caleb C. Blake [5 August 1828 - 23 April 1884] on 24 November 1854.
Joanna Van Cleaf McDowell [22 March 1828 - 22 June 1867
HOPE/FG] married William S. Leigh [24 February 1826 - 12 March 1895
HOPE/FG].
John G. McDowell [12 September 1830 - 4 June 1887
FERN/FG] married Jane G. Snedeker [1838 - 17 October 1912
FERN/FG], daughter of Peter Snedeker and Mary VanHyse of Monroe Township.
George and Jane appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
George A. McDowell
South Amboy
1 Male 0-4: [John G.]
1 Male 10-14: [Reuben]
1 Male 15-19: [Andrew C.]
1 Male 30-39: [George]
2 Females 0-4: [Letitia, Johanna]
1 Female 10-14: [Gitty]
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 40-49: [Jane]
1830 Census Somerset County NJ
George A. McDowell
Franklin
2 Males 15-19: [Andrew, Reuben]
1 Male 40-49: [George]
1 Female 0-4: [Johanna]
2 Females 5-9: [Letitia, Elizabeth]
1 Female 10-14: [Gitty]
1 Female 40-49: [Jane]
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Geo A. McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 5-9: [John G.]
1 Male 50-59: [George]
1 Female 10-14: [Johanna]
1 Female 15-19: [Letitia]
2 Females 20-29: [Gitty]
1 Female 40-49: [Jane]
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunwick
George A. McDowell - 63 M - Farmer - NJ
Jane - 61 F - NJ
Elletta J. - 23 F - NJ
John - 19 M - Carpenter - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
George A. McDowell - 72 M - Retired - NJ
Caleb Blake - 32 M - Farm laborer - NJ
Letitia Jane Blake - 34 F - NJ
Thomas Blake - 7 M - NJ
Andrew Blake - 3 M - NJ
George was involved in the following deeds.
George A. McDowell & wife Jane to Peter Z. Buckelew & David Provost $162.50. 2.5-acre lot in South Brunswick beginning at a stake corner to Lot No 5 in the line of William R. Barricklo and runs (1) along said line S26'45"E 1 chain 23 links to a corner of Lot No 7, (2) by said Lot S55W 20 chains 59 links to another corner of Lot No 7 in a line of Land formerly belonging to Aaron Van Pelt deceased, (3) along said line N26'45"W 1 chain 23 links to a corner of Lot No 5, (4) by said Lot N55E 20 chains 59 links to the beginning. Signed: George A. McDowell, Jane McDowell. Acknowledged 28 January 1837 with feme covert and recorded 18 February 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB31:551-552 28 January 1837
George A. McDowell & wife Jane to William Wood for $152.50. 2.5-acre woodland lot No. 2 in South Brunswick beginning at a stake corner to No 1 sold to John Spailing standing in the line of William Barricklo deceased and runs (1) along said Barricklos line S26'45"W 1 chain and 23 links to a corner of Lot No 3, (2) by said lot S55W 20 chains 59 links to another corner of Lot No 3 in the line of Land formerly belonging to Aaron Van Pelt deceased, (3) along said line N26'45"W 1 chains 23 links to a corner of Lot No 1, (4) by said Lot N55W 20 chains 59 links to the beginning. Signed: George A. McDowell, Jane McDowell. Acknowledged 28 January 1837 with feme covert and recorded 2 December 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB32:711- 28 January 1837
George A. McDowell & wife Jane to The Camden & Amboy Rail Road and Transportation Company for $604.90. 2.37-acre tract beginning at a stake in the line dividing the land of the said George A. McDowell and John S Davison, thence running N32E 23 chains 72 links including 33 feet on each side of the line above described now staked out to a stake in the line of land between the said George A McDowell and the heirs of William R. Barricklo decd. Signed: George A. McDowell, Jane McDowell. Witness: Staats Van Deursen. Acknowledged 6 September 1838 and recorded 11 February 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB33:806-808 20 June 1838
George A. McDowell & wife Jane to John H. Martin for $200. 10.75-acre tract on westerly side of Georges Road beginning at the margin of the said raod at the corner of land now belonging to Frederick G. Heagle, thence running N27'15"W 9 chains 80 links, thence N42E 10 chains 75 links to said George A. McDowells line, thence along the same S27'15"E 12 chains to Georges Road, thence along the same S59W 7 chains 40 links to a stake, thence S51'30"W and still along said road to the beginning. Signed: George A. McDowell, Jane McDowell. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged 30 April 1844 with feme covert and recorded 30 April 1844.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB40:13-14 1 April 1844
George A. McDowell & wife Jane to Sarah Garretson wife of Garret T. Garretson. Consideration $125. 26-acre Tract in South Brunswick formerly belonging to Isaac Van Pelt and described by deed Staats Van Deursen & other commissioners to Andrew McDowell in MiddlesexDB13:84 bounded on the northeast by Georges road, on the northeast by James Caywood, and southwest by land belonging to Archibald McFarling. Signed: George A. McDowell, Jane McDowell. Witness: Peter P. Runyon. Acknowledged and recorded 30 April 1845.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:239 29 April 1845
George A. McDowell & wife Jane to Thomas Dean. Consideration $500. 120 acres off the southeast end of the homestead farm of the late Andrew McDowell deceased, also a lot of land on the southeast side of Georges Road purchased by said Andrew McDowell from the Commissioners of the Estate of Isaac Van Pelt deceased, and also a lot of land purchased by the said Andrew McDowell of the Commissioners of Aaron Van Pelt deceased lying on the northwest side of Georges road and adjoining said homestead farm, all of which premises were bequeathed to the said A. McDowell by his late father Andrew McDowell deceased by Will. Signed: George A. McDowell, Jane McDowell. Witness: N. Booraim. Acknowledged 1 April 1848 and recorded 1 April 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages18:218 1 April 1848
William Wood & wife Adaline to John H. Martin. 2.5-acre lot conveyed to Wood by George A. McDowell & wife dated 28 January 1837 in MiddlesexDB32:711. Acknowledged 9 May 1849 and recorded 5 June 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB49:311-313 9 May 1849
The property of George A. McDowell is mentioned in the following deeds and mortgages.
John Baird Jr and wife Sarah to Moses Petty. Lot bounded on the east and north by lands of Asher Applegate now George A. McDowell and others on the west in part by lands late John Stults and the aforesaid Cranberry Brook and on the south by the road leading from the tavern formerly Schencks now Wetherills unto the tavern known by the name of the red tavern. Acknowledged 31 March 1831 and recorded 12 May 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:410-411 31 March 1831
David B. Applegate Administrator of Moses Petty deceased to Ruleph C. Stults. Bounded by Cranbury Brook on the southwest and by lands of George A. McDowell and others on the north and east. Beginning at the root of an old tree lying down and a corner of George A. McDowell, thence as the needle now points (1) N84'30"W 5 chains 89 links to a stone in the line of said McDowell, thence still along his line, (2) N89W 4 chains 4 links to a stone, thence (3) S2W 5 chains to a stake, thence (4) S86'15"E 9 chains 93 links to a stake standing in the line of the aforesaid McDowell, thence along his line N2E 5 chains to beginning. Signed: David B. Applegate. Witness R. McChesney. Acknowledged 5 September 1833 and recorded 22 June 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB27:322 5 September 1833
David B. Applegate Administrator of Moses Petty to James T Dey. Tract bounded by Cranberry Brook on the southwest and by lands of George A. McDowell and other on the north and east. Beginning at a stake standing in the line of George McDowell and corner of a lot conveyed to Ruleph C. Stults by deed dated 5 September 1833 (1) along the line of said Stults N86'15"W 9 chains 93 links to a stake in DisBorough Applegate line, thence along his line (2) S2W 7 chains 17 links to a stake and corner of Nathaniel Lannings lot, thence along his line (3) S89E 4 chains 4 links to a stone and corner of said Lannings lot, thence along same (4) S2W 4 chains 90 links to a stake, thence (5) S86'15"E 5 chains 89 links to stake by the root of an old Chestnut stump and corner of George A. McDowell and Wilson Applegates land, thence (6) N2E 11 chains 91 links to the beginning. Acknowledged 5 September 1833 and recorded 11 September 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:456-458 5 September 1833
David B. Applegate Administrator of Moses Petty to Wilson Applegate. Tract bounded by Cranberry Brook on the southwest and by lands of George A. McDowell and other on the north and east. Acknowledged 5 September 1833 and recorded 11 September 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:458-460 5 September 1833
David B. Applegate Administrator of Moses Petty deceased to John L. Mount. Bounded by Carnberry Brook on the southwest and by lands of George A. McDowell and others on the north and east. Acknowledged 27 September 1833 and recorded 17 October 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:547 26 September 1833
David Reed & wife Rachel Ann to Joseph G. Reed. In Monroe beginning at a stake in the road that leads from Cedar Brook to the half acre tavern which is also the southwest corner of the said David Reeds lot, thence along the line thereof as the needle now points, (1) N2'40"E 5 chains 72 links to a stake in a line of George A. McDowell land, (2) thence along the same N85W 6 chains 90 links to a stake, (3) thence S2'40"W 8 chains 81 links to a stake in the middle of the aforesaid road near a small bridge, thence along the middle of said road N70'30"E 7 chains 48 links to the beginning.
Also lot adjoining and lying easterly of the above described lot and bound to Joseph Mounts land, Wilson Applegages land, George A. McDowell's land, & Nelson Thompson land. Signed: David Reed, Rachel Ann Reed. Acknowledged 18 August 1838 and recorded 6 September 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:706 18 August 1838
John H. Martin & wife Elizabeth to Jacob V. Rightmire. N42E 10 chains 75 links to George A. McDowell line, then along the same S27'15"E 12 chains to Georges Road, then along the same … . Acknowledged 30 April 1846 and recorded 30 April 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages17:455 30 April 1846
George appeared in the following ledger items.
24 June 1825 By cash paid George A. McDowell balance of acounts No. 5 – $0.25
14 September 1836, Account of William Van Nest surviving Administrator of Peter Van Nest
Vincent Barkelew & wife Mary to Joseph W. Taylor & Stephen Henry Barkelew, his inventory. Acknowledged 31 January 1842. Acknowledged 14 December 1842 and recorded 10 January 1843.[KM Abstract]
George A. McDowell $0.69
MiddlesexDB36:577 and MiddlesexDB37:642 27 January 1842
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell [8 August 1803 - 30 June 1837] married Elizabeth Barricklo [c1795 - Unknown] on 4 February 1824 in Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ. His tombstone reports him as Junior relative to
his father. He was the second Andrew with that distinction, the first being
Andrew McDowell who died in 1814 and was the son of
Thomas McDowell. They had the following identified children.
Lydia A. McDowell [c1824 - Unknown]
Jane W. McDowell [c1826 - 8 August 1880 (54y 6m)] never married.
Sarah B. McDowell [c1827 - 6 December 1896 (69y)] never married
Elizabeth McDowell [29 April 1832 (by calculation 2m 26d) - 24 July 1832]
William McDowell [c1833 - Unknown] and married Helen MNU.
Andrew McDowell [c1836 - Unknown]
Andrew and Elizabeth appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County
Andrew McDowell Junior
North Brunswick
1 Male 0-4:
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 20-29: [Andrew]
1 Male 40-49:
2 Females 0-4: [Jane W., Sarah B.]
1 Female 5-9: [Lydia A.]
1 Female 15-19:
1 Female 30-39: [Elizabeth]
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Elizabeth McDowell
North Brunswick
1 Male 0-4: [Andrew]
1 Male 5-9: [William]
1 Male 10-14:
1 Female 10-14: [Jane or Sarah]
1 Female 15-19: [Lydia A.]
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 40-49: [Elizabeth]
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
North Burnswick
Elizabeth McDowell - 54 F
Lydia A. - 26 F
Jane W. - 24 F
Sarah B. - 22 F
Wm - 17 M
Andrew - 14 M
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
New Brunswick, PO New Brunswick
Elizabeth McDowell - 64 F - NJ
Lydia A. - 32 F - Dress Maker - NJ
Jane W. - 36 F - Milliner - NJ
Sarah B. - 23 F - Milliner - NJ
Andrew - 22 M - Clerk - NJ
William - 25 M - Clerk - NJ
Helen - 21 F - NJ
Catharin S. Kershaw - 16 F B - Servant - NJ
1870 Census Middlesex County NJ
New Brunswick, PO New Brunswick
Elizabeth McDowell - 73 F - Keeping House - NJ
Lydia A. - 40 F - No occupation - NJ
Jane - 38 F - Miliner - NJ
Sarah - 35 F - At Home - NJ
Andrew and Elizabeth sold a 2.75-acre tract of land in 1828 and a 13.82-acre tract in 1829.
Andrew McDowell Junior & wife Elizabeth of South Brunswick to Cornelius Selover for $95. 2.75-acre lot beginning at a stake standing at the southeast corner of a tract of land belonging to the heirs of Peter Vanderhoof Esqr. deceased, thence N35'10"E 4 chains 80 links to the northwest corner of lot No. 6B, thence S70'30"E 5 chains 80 links to a stake standing at northwest corner of lot No. 2B, thence S35'10"W 4 chains 77 links to a stake standing in the line of William R. Barricklos land, thence N70'30"_ 5 chains 80 links to beginning. Andrew McDowell Jun., Elizabeth McDowell. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Anne McChesney. Acknowledged 22 December 1828 and recorded 26 December 1828.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB20:720-721 22 December 1828
Andrew McDowell & wife Elizabeth to Aaron Gulick for $400. 13.82-acre tract known as lot No 5 beginning at a stake standing in the line of George & John T. McDowell and which is also the southeast corner of lot No. 4 and from thence running on the line of the said McDowells S53'20"E 10 chains 11 links to a stake, thence S36'37"W 13 chains 48 links to a stake, thence N53'23"W 10 chains 11 links to a stake, thence N36'37"E 13 chains 48 links to the beginning. Signed: Andrew McDowell Jr, Elizabeth McDowell. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Reuben Griggs. Acknowledged 13 March 1829 with feme covert and recorded 9 April 1829.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB21:117-118 13 March 1829
In 1829, Andrew purchased shares in a 11.61-acre tract of land followed by a 10.75-acre tract in 1831.
Thomas W. Van Pelt & wife Mary Ann to Andrew McDowell Junior for $2,400 including $1,000 on a mortgage. All that 31 equal parts out of 31 parts in North Brunswick containing 11.61 acres beginning at a White Oak tree in the northwest corner of John Brayswood lot, thence running N53'7"E 17 chains 87 links to a stake, thence S48E 67 chains 36 links to the edge of the Mill Pond, thence along the edge of the Mill Pond to a stake by the edge of the drained land, thence N48'53"W 66 chains 20 links to the beginning White Oak excepting the road through property. Signed: Thomas W. Van Pelt, Mary Ann Van Pelt. Witness: Ferdinand S. Van Arsdalen. Acknowledged 16 May 1829 and recorded 16 May 1829. Paid $600 in cash bond for $800, and mortgage for $1,000.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB21:235 16 May 1829
John F. Tice & wife Harriot of South Amboy to Andrew McDowell Junior of North Brunswick for $80. One equal undivided thirty sixth part (the whole in thirty six equal parts to be divided) of farm/plantation in North Brunswick whereof Peter Buckelew died containing 11.61 acres and being the same premises in possession of Andrew McDowell. Signed: John F. Tice, Harriet (X) Tice. Witness: David Mercereau. Acknowledged 10 October 1829 with feme covert and recorded 3 May 1830.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB22:43-44 10 October 1829
Staats Van Deursen, Nicholas Booraim, Abraham S. Van Deursen, Comrs to sell land of Aaron Van Pelt deceased of South Brunswick, to Andrew McDowell of South Brunswick for $191.81. 10.75-acre tract on westerly side of Georges Road in South Brunswick beginning at the margin of the said road at the corner of land now in the tenure of John McDowell, thence running N27'15"W 9 chains 80 links, thence N42E 10 chains 75 links to Andrew McDowells line, thence the same S27'15"E 12 chains to Georges road, thence along the same S59W 7 chains 40 links to a stake, then S51'30"W and still along the said road to the beginning. Signed: Staats Van Deursen, N. Booraim, Abm. S. Van Deursen. Witness: Ferdinand S. Vanarsdalen. Acknowledged 4 April 1831 and recorded 4 April 1831.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB23:249 4 April 1831
He sold a 10.30-acre tract and a 26-acre tract in 1832.
Albert Griggs & wife Catharine of South Brunswick to Andrew McDowell Junior, a minor, for $183.60. 10.2-acre tract in Crossroads beginning at a corner in the middle of the road leading from crossroads to Rhode Hall where the new road running across the Pigeon Swamp intersects the aforesaid road and running (1) by Abigail Demonts land along the middle of the first mentioned road N76W 11 chains 82 links to the corner of Ann McDowells lot, (2) by said lot N37E 9 chains 14 links, (3) still by the same N49'15" W 3 chains 8 links to the corner of Albert Cornells land, (4) by said land N42E 1 chain 52 links to a stake corner of the said Albert Griggs other land, (5) by said land S55'45"E 13 chains 27 inks to the middle of the aforesaid Pigeon Swamp road, (6) S32W along the middle of said road 6 chains 92 links to the beginning. Signed: Albert Griggs, Catharine Griggs. Witness: Dean Britton. Acknowledged 9 April 1832 and recorded 23 April 1832.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB24:458-459 9 April 1832
Albert Griggs to Thomas Dean. Consideration $300. And also another lot of 10.30 acres conveyed by Andrew McDowell Jr. in 1832. Signed: Albert Griggs. Witness: Jos Ford. Acknowledged 21 June 1839 and recorded 21 June 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:83-84 1 May 1839
Andrew McDowell Jr & wife Elizabeth to Abraham Bodine and Jaques VanLiew Gordon for $525. 26-acre tract in South Amboy beginning at a stake standing at the southeast corner lot No. 2 in the division of the real estate of John Barricklo late of the county of Middlesex deceased and in the line of lands belonging to James Bennet and from thence running (1) S24'40"W 7 chains 50 links to a stake standing at the northeast corner of lot No. 4, thence (2) along the line of lot No. 4 N53'30"W 41 chains 85 links to a corner of lot No. 5, thence (3) along the line of lot No. 5 N71'40"E 8 chains 65 links to a corner of lot No. 2, thence (4) S53'30"E 35 chains 35 links to the beginning. Signed: Andrew McDowell Jr, Elizabeth McDowell. Acknowledged 30 November 1832 with feme covert and recorded 22 February 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB25:472-473 1 December 1832
Richard Sutphin & wife Mary to Andrew McDowell for $1. 0.48-acre tract beginning in the middle of the Great ditch distant 10 links from a Maple marked with a blaze and two notches standing on northerly bank of said ditch and is also distant 18 chains on a course S43W from the said Andrew McDowells most northeasterly corner and runs (1) N43E 9 chains to a stake corner to the said Sutphens other land, (2) by the same S1'30"W 1 chain 60 links to the middle of the aforesaid ditch, (3) down the ditch the several courses thereof to the beginning. Signed: Richard Sutphin. Witnesses: Isaac Story, George T. McDowell. Acknowledged 13 April 1833 and recorded 12 August 1833.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB26:384 8 April 1833
They sold a 60¼-acre tract in 1836.
Andrew McDowell & wife Elizabeth to Dr. Frederick Buckalew for $602.50. 60¼-acre Lot No. 11 in Estate of Cornelius Cornell beginning in the middle of Lawrences Brook at a corner of land of Cornelius Bordine and runs (1) by said Bordines line S48'50"E 21 chains 6 links to another corner of said Bordines land the same being corner to Lot No. 10, (2) thence S55'15"W 26 chains 14 links to a Black Oak sapling marked for a corner and is corner to Lots No. 2 & 3, (3) thence S39W 6 chains 22 links to a stake in John Warricks line the same being corner to Lot No. 1, (4) thence N46'15"W 19 chains to the middle of Lawrences Brook the same being corner to Elizabeth Gillands lot, (5) thence down Lawrences Brook the several cources thereof to the beginning exclusive of part conveyed to Robert F. Stockton for railroad. Signed: Andrew McDowell, Elizabeth McDowell. Witness: Jos. Ford. Acknowledged 8 April 1836 with feme covert and recorded 7 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:222-223 28 April 1836
After his death his Executors — namely, his wife Elizabeth and William L. Schenck — are the recipients of several mortgages and they sell a 68.56-acre tract of land along with a mortgage for it.
Abraham Suydam to Elizabeth McDowell & William L. Schenck Executors of Andrew McDowell decd. Consideration $500 for debt. 40.04-acre tract in North Brunswick formerly part of the Homestead farm of the said Andrew McDowell decd and is the same property conveyed to Abraham Suydam by Executors of Andrew McDowell by deed dated herewith and bounded northerly by lands of Peter B. Buckelew, northeasterly by a road running from Georges Road towards the turnpike, southeasterly by Georges Road and Ann Buckelews lot and southwesterly by lands of Oakey Van Hise and others. Signed: Abraham Suydan. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 22 November 1837 and recorded 1 December 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:550 22 November 1837
Elizabeth McDowell & William L. Schenck Extrs of Andrew McDowell of South Brunswick to Rufus Clark for $3,300. 68.56-acre tract in North Brunswick lying between Georges Road and Lawrences Brook beginning at a corner of Andrew R. McDowells land on the east side of Georges Road and runs (1) along the east side of said road N24'30"E 2 chains and 17 links, (2) still along the east side of said road N_'30"E 15 chains and 22 links to Peter L. Barkelews land, (3) along said Barkelews line S47E 42 chains and 90 links to the edge of Egertons Mill pond on Laurences Brook, (4) up along the edge of said Mill pond the several courses thereof to Andrew R. McDowells land, (5) along said McDowells line N57W 38 chains and 40 links to the beginning. Signed: Elisabeth McDowell, William L. Schenck. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 1 May 1838 and recorded 18 May 1846.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB43:85 1 May 1838
Rufus Clark & wife to Elizabeth McDowell & William L. Schenck, Executors of Andrew McDowell. Consideration $2,500 debt for sale of land. See MiddlesexDB43:85 for metes and bounds. Signed: Rufus Clark, Sarah Clark. Witness: Samuel L. Woodward. Acknowledged 1 May 1838 and recorded 23 June 1838.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages15:670 1 May 1838
His property is mentioned in a mortgage.
George Davison to George Rightmire. Consideration $318. 100.58-acre tract beginning at a stake and stone planted in the line of Abraham and Isaac Sperling land and northeast corner of Andrew McDowell Junr land, thence along his line S64'40"W 10 chains and 63 links to a stone, thence along the line of Peter Bennett and Peter Suydam N28W 22 chains and 78 links to a stake, thence along the line of Peter Suydam and Andrew Browns land S74W 10 chains and 58 links to a pile of stones in the line of Andrew McDowell Senr, thence along his line N28'51"W 14 chains and 9 links to a stone, thence N23'6"W 20 chains and 29 links to the line of Thomas Baker and Tunis Gulicks line N51'54"E 11 chains and 17 links to the corner of Jacob Fanhorstian old lot, thence along his line S35'40"E 10 chains and 4 links to another _ in his line, thence along his line N68E 6 chains and 4__ to another of his corners, thence along his line S61'45"E 14 chains and 63 links to another of his corners and to the line of M_ and Isaac Sperling, thence S40W 7 chains and 46 links to another corner of said Sperlings, thence along their line S29'10"E 46 chains and 70 links to the beginning. Signed: George Davison. Witness: Thos Sargent. Acknowledged 8 October 1834 and recorded 8 October 1834.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages14:645-646 16 September 1834
He appeared in two ledger or account records.
Sale of Real Estate of John Barricklo by Robert McChesney, Willliam H. Conover, and Staats Van Deursen
3 January 1832 By cash paid Andrew McDowell Jur note and interest No. 23 – $61.40
15 March 1833, Account Staats Van Deursen and Reuben Griggs Executors of Daniel J. Barrichklo
His wife Elizabeth and William L. Schenck were the Executors of his estate and they filed their final account in 1839.
4 June 1839, Settlement Account of Elizabeth McDowell and Wm L. Schenck Exrs of Andrew McDowell } Account 13536
Notice of exhibiting final account dated 6 April 1839[KM Abstract]
Richard Merrill McDowell
Richard Merrill McDowell [4 August 1805 - 30 March 1897
BRAN/FG] married Abigail "Abby" Van Pelt Schenck [26 March 1806 - 14 July 1893
BRAN/FG] on 19 December [November in one source] 1827 in Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ. They had the following children.
Sarah A. McDowell [2 September 1828 - 3 August 1883
DAY/FG] married Abraham Terhune [1825 - 1892
DAY/FG]
Andrew McDowell 15 February 1830 - 2 March 1843
BRAN]
Jane McDowell [23 July 1831 - 12 February 1892]
Mary Ann Lott McDowell [9 April 1833 - 1920
DAY/FG] married William Ely.
William Schenck McDowell [16 October 1838 - 5 October 1839
BRAN/FG]
Elizabeth McDowell [1840 - 31 March 1844
BRAN/FG]
Addison Henry McDowell [10 March 1844 - 31 May 1876
BRAN/FG]
Richard and Abigail appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Middlesex County NJ
Richd McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 0-4: [Andrew]
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 20-29: [Richard]
1 Female 0-4: [Sarah]
1 Female 20-29: [Abigail]
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Richd McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 10-14: [Andrew]
1 Male 30-39: [Richard]
1 Female 0-4:
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 15-19: [Sarah]
1 Female 30-39 [Abigail]
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick
Richard McDowell - 45 M - Farmer - NJ
Abigail - 44 F - NJ
Jane - 18 F - NJ
Mary Ann - 17 F - NJ
Addison H. - 6 M - NJ
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
Richard McDowell - 55 M - Farmer - NJ
Abby - 54 F - NJ
Addison H. - 16 M - Farmer - NJ
1870 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
Richard McDowell - 65 M - Farmer - NJ
Abby - 64 F - Keeping House - NJ
Addison H. - 25 M - Farmer - NJ
1880 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick
Richard McDowell - 75 M - Farmer - NJ NJ NJ
Abbey - 74 F - wife - Housekeeping - NJ NJ NJ
Richard and Abby joined the Presbyterian Church on 27 April 1832.[
1] In 1851, he became a Justice of the Peace.
Repatriation Oath, Constitution: I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States so help me God. Richard McDowell. Sworn & subscribed before me April 1st 1850. N. Boorault.
I do solemnly promise and swear that I will faithfully impartially, and Justly perform all the duties of the office of Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Middlesex according to the best of my ability. Richard McDowell. Sworn & subscribed before me June 25, 1851. N. Boorault
He served in a number of official capacities.
Jacob V. Rightmire & wife Isbella of South Brunswick to George W. Bell of Middletown Point in Monmouth County. Acknowledged before Richard McDowell commissioner to take acknowledgements and proofs of Deeds for said County. Recorded 2 August 1840.[KM Abstract]
MonmouthMortgagesR:96 4 May 1850
The bill incorporating the Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad Company was passed March 21st, 1851, and appointed John C. Cox, Henry Bennett, Joseph Combs, Aaron Gulick and Richard McDowell commissioners to receive subscriptions to the capital stock.
Albert Moulton of South Brunswick to Jonas C. Rowland. Mortgage dated 1 April 1854 &C. Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged 27 April 1855 before Richard McDowell one of the commissioners to take acknowledgments and proof of Deeds for Middlesex County. Recorded 8 May 1855.[KM Abstract]
EssexAssignments2:54-55 25 April 1855
He was security for a Guardian Bond in 1869.
Guardian Bond of Theresa J. Ely with sureties Hugh B. Ely, Stacy B. Bray & Richard McDowell for Georgianna Herbert an orphan minor. Dated 6 July 1869.[KM Abstract]
Hunterdon County
He was the grantee or grantor in several deeds.
Ann Reid, the daughter of James Stewart deceased requested via his Will that his Commissioners Daniel Stewart, Aaron Dean, and John A. McDowell purchase from Richard McDowell and wife Abby a lot in the name of John J. McDowell in Trust for her use and benefit. 4.85-acre tract known as Lot No. 4 in South Brunswick beginning at a stake standing in the line of Jacob Gulicks land it being also a corner of Lot No. 3 described on said Map sold by the said Commissioners to Aaron Dean and from thence running (1) along the line of the said Gulick S26'48"E 2 chains 50 links to a stake, (2) N56E 20 chains 94 links to a stake standing in the line of land sold as aforesaid unto William L. Schenck, (3) along his line N77W 3 chains 46 links to a stake being another corner of the said Aaron Deans land, (4) along his line S56W 18 chains 34 links to the beginning. Signed: Richard McDowell, Abey McDowell. Witnesses: R. McChesney, Peter Conover. Acknowledged 14 June 1831 and recorded 11 May 1836.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB30:272-274 14 June 1831
Mary Van Pelt, Mary Van Pelt trustee of Sarah Ann Selover late Sarah Ann Dey & her children by her former husband Matthew R. Dey deceased & Cornelius Selover & wife Sarah Ann, the former wife of Matthew Dey and now wife of Selover, to Richard McDowell for $850. 6 acres 2 roods 30 perches tract in South Brunswick beginning at Lawrences brook at a corner of Jacob V. Rightmires land and runs (1) N47'12"W 5 chains 20 links to Georges Road, (2) along said road N32'40"E 10 chains 60 links to a corner Richad Sutphens land, (3) by said Sutphens land S57'12"E 10 chains 60 links to Lawrences Brook, (4) up said brook the several courses thereof to the beginning. Signed: Mary Van Pelt, Mary Van Pelt Trustee of S.A. Dey and children, Cornelius Selover, Sarah Ann Selover. Witness: Jos F. Randolph. Acknowledged 15 May 1843 and recorded 12 June 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB38:403 15 May 1843
Richard McDowell & wife Abby to Mary Van Pelt Trustee of Sarah Ann Selover late Dey and her children by her former husband Mathew R. Day for $400. See MiddlesexDB38:403 for metes and bounds. Signed: Richard McDowell, Abey V.P. McDowell. Witness: Jos F. Randolph. Acknowledged 12 June 1843 and recorded 12 June 1843.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:704-705 15 May 1843
Ralph C. Stults & wife Hannah to Richard McDowell for $91.70. 14-acre tract in South Brunswick beginning at a White Oak tree and a corner of Thomas Dean's land, thence along his line N40E 8 chains 62 links to a corner of Richard McDowell's land, thence along his line S45E 14 chains 23 links to a stake and a corner of land now in the possesion of Mary Dean widow of Aaron Dean dec'd, thence along her line S45W 13 chains 70 links to a stake standing in the line of the said Thomas Dean's land, thence along his line N21'40"W 12 chains 11 links to the beginning. Signed: Ralph C. Stults, Hannah Stults. Witness: John W. Davison. Acknowledged 24 February 1852 and recorded 1 September 1854.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB65:655 3 November 1851
His property is mentioned in the following survey.
Survey of Laurence Brook on application of Thomas Dean. (21) N25E 57 links to the line of Richard McDowells land. Dated 30 September 1847, received 3 January 1848 and recorded 20 January 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:400 30 September 1847
He witnessed the following deeds and mortgages.
Jediah Higgins of Franklin Township Somerset County to Mary Ann Van Pelt Trustee of Sarah Ann Selover. Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged 1 May 1851 before Richard McDowell and registered 8 May 1851.[KM Abstract]
SomersetMortgages17:2-3 1 May 1851
James Higgins & wife Catharine of South Brunswick to Jediah Higgins of Franklin Township Somerset County. Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged 4 October 1854 and recorded 5 October 1854.[KM Abstract]
SomersetDBT2:373-375 2 October 1854
James Higgins & wife Catharine of South Brunswick to Jediah Higgins of Franklin Township in Somerset County. Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged 4 October 1854 before Richard McDowell and registered 5 October 1854.[KM Abstract]
SomersetMortgages18:451-452 2 October 1854
He applied for a private road in 1840.
[With Plat]. Via application of Richard McDowell for private road in South Brunswick, 6 commissioners lay out road to begin at an old Gate post on Georges Road in a line between Mary Van Pelt & daughter and Richard Sutphin late, thence along said line (1) S45'24"E 8 chains 33 links to a private road starting from said line and along an old drift way; thence (2) S15E 2 chains to lands of Richard McDowell and there to end.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexRoadBooksAB:346-347 9 November 1840
Richard participated in the following administration and execution of estates.
Benjamin Applegate
Petition of Peter P. Robinson Jr & wife Catharine May to divide land of Benjamin Applegate dated 25 November 1845. Commissioners Peter Cortelyou, Jacob V. Rightmire, & Richard McDowell appointed 25 November 1845 to divide land of Benjamin Applegate deceased. Reported to Court on 27 February 1846 not possible without injury and Court ordered to be sold. Sold 10 June 1846. Approved by Court 25 August 1846.[KM Abstract]
Commissioners Peter Cortleyou, Jacob V. Rightmire & Richard McDowell of Benjamin Applegate deceased of South Brunswick to Benjamin Applegate. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: William Lytle. Acknowledged 1846 and recorded 23 July 1850.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB52:281-285 1 September 1846
Garret A. Terhune
State of New Jersey, Middlesex County } Ss. I Jas G. McDowell, Surrogate of the County of Middlesex, do certify that on the twenty eight day of September A.D. 1848 administration of the foods and chattles, rights and credits, which were every of Garret A. Terhune late of the County of Middlesex who died intestate, was granted by me, to Abraham Terhune, Richard McDowell of the County of Middlesex who are duly authorized to administer the same agreeably to law. Witness my hand and seal of office, this twenty eight day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. James G. McDowell.
MiddlesexOC:26 28 September 1848
Administration Oath of Abraham Terhune & Richard McDowell Administrators of Garret A. Terhune deceased. Dated 28 September 1848. Witnessed by Jas G. McDowell Surrogate.
Administration Bond of Abraham Terhune & Richard McDowell with sureties Jacob V. Rightmire and Mary Ann Terhune for Garret A. Terhune dated 28 September 1848.
Settlement of Account dated 7 December 1849 and sworn to on 18 December 1849 before Jas G. McDowell Surrogate.[KM Abstract]
28 September 1848 By cash paid
J.G. McDowell Surrogate – [edge cut off]
Daniel Provost
Commissioners Richard McDowell, Daniel Provost, & Peter D. Buckelew report of sale of land of Daniel Provost deceased. Filed by Court 29 March 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:302-303 23 March 1849
Division of real estate of Daniel Provost deceased, report of sale by Commissioners Richard McDowell, David Provost, Peter D. Buckelew dated 23 March 1849. Confirmed by Court 29 June 1849.[KM Abstract]
Commissioners Richard McDowell, Daniel Provost, & Peter D. Buckelew report of sale of land of Daniel Provost deceased. Report Confirmed.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOCF:329-330 29 June 1849
Richard McDowell, David Provost & Peter D. Buckelew Commissioners of David Provost deceased to Aaron V.P. Davison. Approval of the sale before J.G. McDowell dated 29 June 1849. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: James H. Newell. Acknowledged 17 September 1849 and recorded 30 October 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB50:107 17 September 1849
Richard McDowell, David Provost, Peter D. Buckelew, Commissioners of David Provost deceased to David W. Voorhees. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: James H. Newell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB52:184-186 17 September 1849
Richard McDowell, David Provost, Peter D. Buckelew, Commissioners of David Provost deceased to David P. Perdun. Signed by Commissioners. Witness: James H. Newell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB52:186-187 17 September 1849
David W. Voorhees & wife Carillia to David P. Perdun. Conveyed to Voorhees by Richard McDowell, David Provost & Peter D. Buckelew Commissioners by deed dated 17 September 1849.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB50:93-94 18 September 1849
Thomas Titus
Administration Bond of Peter Cortleyou and Martin S. Garretson with surety Richard McDowell of Thomas Titus deceased dated 18 December 1849.[KM Abstract]
Report of sale of land of
James Rowland by Commissioners
Richard McDowell, Abraham Terhune & Richard Dean.
1 May 1857 By cash paid Richard McDowell 10 days – $15.00
Application of Elizabeth Rowland, the widow, William Rowland, Andrew M. Rowland, Adaline who intermarried with Benjamin Robbins, Catharine Rowland, Richard Rowland, Charles Rowland & Nelson S. Rowland, his children and heirs. Richard McDowell, Abraham Terhune and Wm Dean appointed Commissioners to ascertain the metes and bounds of each owners share and divide the real estate.[KM Abstract]
22 September 1857
Ferdinand Van Derveer
Petition of Ann Van Dervere, widow of Ferdinand Van Derveer deceased, based on Court order for sale of his real estate by Commissioners George F. Van Devere, John J. Davison and Henry Van Dyke, relinquishes her rights to dower. Signed: Ann C. Vandervere. Witness: Richard McDowell.[KM Abstract]
9 December 1859
Everet Collins
Richard McDowell swears under oath that he posted five copies of notice before 12 October 1864 on the final account of Rachel Collins, administrator of Everet Collins.
By cash paid Richard McDowell Clerk of Sale – $3.50.[KM Abstract]
Richard appeared on several ledger or accounts lists.
23 September 1840 cash paid Richd McDowell clerk proving Inventory appraising &C No 14 $4.00
4 October 1844, Account of
John T. McDowell and Allison Dean Executors of Richard Stutphen deceased
17 February 1845 To cash paid Richard McDowell / taxes No 5 – $7.28
11 March 1848, Settlement of John C. Van Devere & William Miller Administrators of John A. Applegate before Surrogate
Jas G. McDowell
James L. Miller appeared before
Thomas L. McDowell, Justice of the Peace, on 13 March 1848 and declared that he put up notices in Cross Roads and South Brunswick.
28 March 1845 By cash paid Richard McDowell tax 1849 No 14 – $6.62
19 December 1848, Account of Ferdinand S. Schenck guardian of Peter Bastedo a lunatic of real and personal estate of Peter Bastedo before
J.G. McDowell Surrogate
James McDowell
James McDowell [20 February 1810 - 22 April 1870
BRAN/FG] married Sarah Ann MNU [15 February 1815 - 16 April 1878
BRAN]. The 1870 Mortality Census Schedule reports his age as 60 in April 1870 and cause of death asthma. They had the following children.
James McDowell [7 December 1837 (by calculation 4y 8m 21d) - 28 July 1842]
John McDowell [1836 - 1908
DAY/FG] married Adaline Stults [1839 - 1923
DAY/FG].
Jane McDowell [1837 - 1905
DAY/FG] married William H. Conover [1836 - 1907
DAY/FG] on 21 December 1856 in Middlesex County NJ.
Andrew B. McDowell [8 November 1845 - 3 January 1932
CED/FG] married Mary E. McMannus [28 June 1851 - 19 June 1902
CED/FG] on 26 December 1877 in Middlesex County NJ.
James and Sarah appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Middlesex County NJ
Jas McDowell
South Brunswick
1 Male 0-4: [John]
1 Male 20-29: [James]
1 Male 50-59:
1 Female 0-4: [Jane]
1 Female 20-29: [Sarah]
We assign the elder woman in the 1840 Census to his mother Jane Whitlock McDowell.
1850 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick
James McDowell - 40 M
Sarah - 35 F
John - 14 M
Jane - 12 F
Andrew - 5 M
Isaac Bomain - 70 M
1860 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
James McDowell - 50 M - Farmer - NJ
Sarah Ann - 45 F - NJ
Andrew B. - 14 M - NJ
1870 Census Middlesex County NJ
South Brunswick, PO Kingston
Sarah McDowell - 55 F - Keeping House - NJ
James A. - 12 M - NJ
James appeared in the following deeds and mortgages as a grantee or grantor.
William Van Nook and John T Blauvelt Trustees real estate of Robert Morris deceased to James McDowell of Township of South Brunswick in Middlesex County for $1,600. The first 69-acre tract beginning at the southerly corner of James Stewarts Land, thence running along said Georges Road to the road leading to Kingston, thence along said road 29 chains to the corner of Lawrences Land, thence running along said Lawrences line 18½ chains to James Stewarts corner, thence along said Stewarts line 16½ chains to another corner of said Stewarts land, thence N16W to Lawrences Brook, thence along this line and Lawrences Brook to the land of James Stewart, thence from the Brook along said Stewarts line up to a White Oak tree marking a corner, thence along said Stewarts line to a stake at the southwest corner of said Stewarts land, thence southerly along said Stewarts line to Georges Road.
Also 10-acre house lot in South Ward of New Brunswick on west side of Georges Road beginning at the southeasterly corner of a stone near the said road end running south up said road 9 chains & 14 feet, thence West towards Lawrences Brook 5½ chains 19 feet, thence North 13½ chains and 25 feet to a marked White Oak sapling, thence West towards the Brook 4 chains, thence down the Brook 4 chains, thence East 5½ chains to the beginning.
Also 33.5-acre lot of woods and meadow land in South Ward of New Brunswick beginning at a stake in Robert Potter's land formerly Isaac Drakes on the easterly side of the road that crosses the sand hills, thence running along said Potters line N49E 25 chains and 50 links to the corner of John Deans land, thence along his line S25E 13 chains and 73 links to the northeast corner of James Stewarts land, thence along his line S47W 24 chains and 11 links to the last aforesaid road, thence N35W along said road 14 chains 10 links to the beginning. Signed: J.T. Blauwelt, Wm. Van Nook. Witness: Wm N. Maxwell. Acknowledge New York City on 29 March 1827 by William Van Nook and J.T. Blauwelt. Recorded 25 June 1827.[KM Abstrac]
MiddlesexDB32:295-297 29 March 1837
Mortgage Deed: James McDowell and wife Sarah Ann to John A. McDowell for $300. To secure three lots purchased from William Van Hook and John S. Blauvelt. See MiddlesexDB32:295. Signed: James McDowell, Sarah Ann (x her mark) McDowell. Recorded 16 November 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgage15:546 21 June 1837
James McDowell & wife Sarah Ann indebted to William Van Hook and John S. Blauvelt Trustees &C sell real estate of R. Morris deceased for $705.59. See MiddlesexDB32:295 for metes and bounds of three tracts. This is a mortgage to secure part of purchase money. Signed: James McDowell, Sarah Ann McDowell. Witness: W.H. Lupp. Acknowledged 27 June 1837 and recorded 27 June 1837.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgage15:482 27 June 1837
James McDowell & wife Sarah Ann to Elizabeth McDowell & William L. Schenck, Exs of Andrew McDowell. Consideration $350. 112.5-acre Farm or tract whereon James McDowell resides which is property James purchased of William Van Hook and John S. Blauvelt by deed dated 29 March 1837 in MiddlesexDB32:295 in South Brunswick. Signed: James McDowell, Sarah Ann (x her mark) McDowell. Acknowledged by James and Sarah on 8 May 1839 and recorded 20 May 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:66 8 May 1839
Mortgage Deed: James McDowell & wife Sarah Ann indebted to Elizabeth McDowell and William L. Schenck Exs of Andrew McDowell Decd for $350. Obligation as result of MiddlesexDB32:295 Deed of William Van Hook and John S. Blauvelt. Signed: James McDowell, Sarah Ann (x her mark) McDowell. Recorded 20 May 1839.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:67 8 May 1839
Mortgage Deed $200: James McDowell and wife Sarah to Peter Cornell to pay obligation due 1 April next. See MiddlesexDB32:295 for metes and bounds of 3 tracts. Signed: James McDowell, Sarah (x her mark) McDowell. Witness: Josiah Ford. Acknowledged 1 April 1840 and recorded 2 April 1840.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:204-205 1 April 1840
Mortgage Deed $200: James McDowell & wife Sarah Ann indebted to Peter Cornell for $200. See MiddlesexDB32:295 for metes and bounds of 3 tracts. Signed: James McDowell, Sarah Ann (x her mark) McDowell. Witness: Josiah Ford. Acknowledged 19 April 1841. Recorded 26 May 1841.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexMortgages16:376 19 April 1841
William Jones & wife Harriet to The Trustees (including James McDowell) of the Baptist Religious Society at Cross Roads. Signed: William Jones, Harriet Jones. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, Jacob C. Gesner. Acknowledged 29 April 1848 before Thos. L. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:285-286 27 April 1848
William L. Schenck & wife Harriet to The Trustees (including James McDowell) of the Baptist Religious Society at Cross Roads. Signed: William Jones, Harriet Jones. Witnesses: Thos L. McDowell, Jacob Gesner. Acknowledged 29 April 1848 before Thos. L. McDowell. Recorded 5 May 1848.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexDB47:286-287 27 April 1848
In 1848, James discharged the Executors of his
father's Will from any further obligations related to a bequest of $1,000.
James McDowell of South Brunswick, to George A. McDowell, one of the Executors of Andrew McDowell (died in South Brunswick with Will dated 5 September 1834) deceased. Discharge. Andrew bequeathed unto James McDowell $1,000, 1 horse and sundry other articles of farming utensils. James acknowledged receipt thereof and releases/discharges George A. McDowell from further actions. Signed: James McDowell. Witness: Richard McDowell. Acknowledged by James 15 April 1848 before Thomas L. McDowell and recorded 20 April 1848 by James G. McDowell surrogate.[KM Abstract]
Middlesex Releases and Discharges 1:100 3 April 1839
James appeared on several ledger and accounts lists.
17 February 1845 To cash paid Jas McDowells / note No 9 – $17.00
11 March 1848, Settlement of John C. Van Deveer & William Miller Administrators of John A. Applegate before Surrogate
Jas G. McDowell
James L. Miller appeared before
Thomas L. McDowell, Justice of the Peace, on 13 March 1848 and declared that he put up notices in Cross Roads and South Brunswick
Counsel fee to James McDowell – $2.00
Division of remaining real estate of John Noe by Commissioners sale.[KM Abstract]
MiddlesexOC:[None] April Term 1856
ENDNOTES
CEMETERIES
BRAN: Brainerd Cemetery, Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ
BURL: Burlington Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Burlingham, Sullivan County NY
CED: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hightstown, Mercer County NJ
COLO: Colonial Memorial Park, Trenton, Mercer County NJ
DAY: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Middlesex County NJ
DEAN: Deams Cemetery, Deans, Middlesex County NJ
EGRE: Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County KY
EVER: Evergreen Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County NJ
EC: Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown, Morris County NJ
FERN: Fernwood Cemetery, Jamesburg, Middlesex County NJ
HLAND: Highland Cemetery, Hopewell, Mercer County NJ
HIGH: Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County KY
HOPE: Hopewell Baptist Meeting House Cemetery, Hopewell, Mercer County NJ
ING: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County CA
VAN: Van Liew Cemetery, North Brunswick, Middlesex County NJ
WASH: Washington Monumental Cemetery, South River, Middlesex County NJ
WEST: Westminister Cemetery, Cranbury, Middlesex County NJ
