Jim Sanders, author of Hidden Genealogy Nuggets, started a weekly blogging theme – Genealogy by the States. This week’s theme is “New Jersey.”
The first item that came to mind at this prompt concerns my 3rd great-grandfather, Jacob Johnson. He was born in New Jersey on Dec. 11, 1787. By 1816 he was living in Ohio and had married Ann Shields. I do not have any information as to where he was born in New Jersey or the names of his parents.
Secondly, my 7th great-grandfather, Benjamin Maple, who was born in England 1663 and arrived in Colonial America (what would have been New Jersey) in 1684. He married Elizabeth Lee in Burlington on June 4, 1695 at the Revell House. Benjamin died on May 13, 1727 in Middlesex county.
Consequently, the next several generations of the Maple family (& my ancestors) were also born in New Jersey: Benjamin Maple Jr., Jacob Maple, and William B. Maple.
A few years ago I provided some research assistance for some friends who were born in and had ancestors in New Jersey. It was the first time I had done “outside” research. It was enjoyable to watch them look at the material I had put together for them.
(New Jersey State Seal Image above courtesy of Clker.com)
I have my sixth grate grandfarther in Sommerset England and that he died in Maryland but have been unable to find when he came over. It is great to be abel to look all this up and find where are roots come from don’t you think. Have a blessed day.
I enjoyed reading about your New Jersey Connections. I look forward to reading along each week.
Regards, Jim Sanders
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Benjamin Maple is my 8th Great Grandfather!
Hi, Distant Cousin!