Cornelius Johnson

 

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Cornelius Johnson                                                  see FAMILY TREE

Baptized: 20 Apr 1703 Dutch Reformed Church of Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York

Married: Abt. 1723
 
   
Died: Bef. 27 Apr 1770 Hunterdon, New Jersey
 

FATHER

Jacob Wouters Jansen (Johnson)

MOTHER

Sarah Benham

WIFE

1st Sarah Mambret

2nd Ann Stout

CHILDREN with Sarah Mambret

1.Sarah Johnson
    bap 6 Apr 1724

2. Maria Johnson
    bap. 20 Feb 1726

3. Rachel Johnson
    bap. 25 Dec 1728

 

 CHILDREN with Ann Stout

1. Jacobus Johnson

2. Cornelius Johnson

3. Elizabeth Johnson
   b. Abt. 1738

4. Ann Johnson

5. Winifred Johnson

6. Joseph Johnson
    b. Aft 1749 (under 21 in his father's will

7. Johanna Johnson

 8. Rebecca Johnson

 

A petition from the legatees of Cornelius Johnson was made October 30, 1781 to bring in a bill to amend certain deficiencies in the last will and testament.  Then on March 29, 1782 Cornelius Johnson, the son of Cornelius, gave notice that he intended to present a bill at the next sitting of the Legislature.  It was signed by: Sarah Coolbaugh, Cornelius Johnson, Rachel Van Campen, Mary Brooks, Elizabeth Barklow, Winifrid Runyan, Joseph Johnson, Rebeckah Johnson, Ann Johnson, Johanna Johnson.

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Source: Twigs from family trees, 1940 pg 80
"After the baptism of his daughter Rachel on Staten Island in 1728, there is no further allusion to him in the records of the church, so it was probably about this time that he removed to Amwell, as we find both Cornelius and Rut Johnson as owing John Severns of Trenton in the inventory of his estate."

American Weekly Mercury, 7 Mar. 1738
"Ran-away on the 24th of February, from Cornelius Johnson of Amwell in Hunterdon County, an Irish Servant man named Cornelius Hannigan, about 35 Years of age, of short Stature and a round visage.  He had on when he went away, a new Felt Hat, a light Wig or a blue course Cap, an old light colour'd Kersey Coat without Cuffs, and a brown Coat with green lining; a Lindsey-Woolsey Jacket with red Lining, very much patch'd about the fore Lappels; a short Flannel Jacket; a pair of old Leather Breeches mended on the Knees, with brass Buttons, and every way too big for him; a pair of Gray Stockings, and a new pair of Shoes with Steel Buckles not fellows.  Whoever secures the said Servant and gives Notice thereof to his Master so that he may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward and reasonable Charges, paid.    By Cornelius Johnson"

"Cornelius Johnson was very wealthy for those times, as the following legacies will indicate: to wife Ann, household good, and evidently the home plantation for life; to son Jacobus 200 lbs; son Cornelius 200 lbs; son Joseph 200 lbs, when 21; da. Sarah 40 lbs; da. Elizabeth 50 lbs; Mary 50 lbs; Rachel 40 lbs; Ann 70 lbs; Winifret 60 lbs; Johanna 70 lbs; Rebecca 70 lbs;  Estate sold and settled 27 Oct 1786.
After the death of Sarah Manbrutt, Mr. Johnson married a second time, Ann Stout, sister of James, Jr. who had m. Johanna Johnson, sister of Cornelius."

Baptism record
http://genealogytrails.com/ny/richmond/church_reformeddutchchurch_baptisms1696-1718.html

Died: Bef. 27 Apr 1770 Hunterdon, New Jersey Will of cornelius Johnson 1770
Will Abstract of Cornelius Johnson
In his will written 5 March 1770, Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ, Cornelius named wife Ann; sons Jacobus, Cornelius, and Joseph; daughters Sara, Elizabeth, Mary, Rachel, Ann, Winifret, Johanna, and Rebecca; and grandson William.  A stipulation to the will was that his estate was to be sold in one year.  Executors: sons Jacobus and Cornelius.  Witnesses: James Stout, Jacobus Johnson, Benjamin Johnson.  The will was probated 27 April 1770.

 

 

 

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