Mary Crampthorne was baptized on 16-Jan-1592 at Sawbridgeworth, Herefordshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Crampthorne and Mary Lyndesell. Mary married William Heath, son of William Heath and Agnes Cheney, on 10-Feb-1617 at Great Amwell, Herefordshire, England. Mary was buried on 24-Nov-1621 at Great Amwell, Herefordshire, England.

     Mary Perry was baptized on 22-Jun-1602 at Sawbridgeworth, Herefordshire, England. She was the daughter of John Perry and Annes Peerce. Mary married William Heath, son of William Heath and Agnes Cheney, on 29-Jan-1623 at Gilston, Herefordshire, England. Mary was buried on 15-Dec-1659 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

     John Heath was baptized on 25-Jul-1591 at Ware, Herefordshire, England. He was the son of William Heath and Agnes Cheney. John was buried on 20-Jan-1594/95 at Ware, Norfolk County, Herefordshire, England; probable.

     Prudence Heath was baptized on 6-Nov-1597 at Ware, Herefordshire, England. She was the daughter of William Heath and Agnes Cheney. Prudence married Edward Morison on 25-Oct-1622 at Saint Mary Mounthaw, London, Middlesex, England.

      Edward Morison was born circa 1595. Edward married Prudence Heath, daughter of William Heath and Agnes Cheney, on 25-Oct-1622 at Saint Mary Mounthaw, London, Middlesex, England. Edward Morison died on 22-Jun-1631 at Great Amwell, Herefordshire, England.

      Thomas Heath was born on 1-Oct-1603 at Ware, Herefordshire, England. He was the son of William Heath and Agnes Cheney. Thomas was buried on 5-Oct-1603 at Ware, Herefordshire, England; probable.

     Thomas Heath was baptized on 30-Sep-1604 at Ware, Herefordshire, England; "son of William Heath." He was the son of William Heath and Agnes Cheney. Thomas married Elizabeth Mumford on 9-Apr-1627 at Great Amwell, Herefordshire, England.

     Elizabeth married Thomas Heath, son of William Heath and Agnes Cheney, on 9-Apr-1627 at Great Amwell, Herefordshire, England.

     Robert Heath was the son of Edward Heath and Alice (Unknown).

     Adrian Porter was baptized on 13-Feb-1585/86 at Walton at Stone, Hertfordshire, England. Adrian married Elizabeth Allott on 28-Apr-1607 at Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Adrian was buried on 17-Mar-1623/24.

     Elizabeth Allott was baptized on 17-Mar-1582/83 at Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Elizabeth married Adrian Porter on 28-Apr-1607 at Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Elizabeth was buried on 28-Mar-1617 at Ware, Hertfordshire, England.

      Susannah (Unknown) was born in 1609. She died before 10-Apr-1651. Susannah married Deacon Thomas Hastings before 10-Apr-1651.

      Hendrick Willemse Van Boerum was born in 1640 at Friesland, Holland, Netherlands. He was the son of Willem Jacobse Van Boerum and Geertje Hendrickse. Hendrick Willemse Van Boerum was baptized on 23-Oct-1644 at Nieuwkerk, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Hendrick married Maria Ariens Lammertzen, daughter of Adriaen Lamberts Smeets and Willemke Jans, in 1659 at Manhattan, New York County, New York.
     Hendrick Willemse Van Boerum was also known as Hendrick Williamse Van Boerum. He was also known as Hendrick Williamse Boorom. He emigrated in 1649 from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. On between 1675 and 1676 he was on the assessment rolls of Flatlbush Long Island.
He He bought of his father a farm in Flatbush adjoining on the south side, said Hendrick's land, and on the north side that of the widow of And. Hegeman, deceased with meadows at Canarise and lot No. 16 in the new lotts of said town. on 27-May-1679 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. He he was a patentee on Gov. Dongans patent of Flatbush, Long Island in 1685. He gave oath of allegiance in 1687 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York.

      Maria Ariens Lammertzen was born circa 1641 at Tiederweet, Gelderland, Netherlands. She was baptized in Dec-1647 at Tuil, Gelderland, Netherlands. She was the daughter of Adriaen Lamberts Smeets and Willemke Jans. Maria married Hendrick Willemse Van Boerum, son of Willem Jacobse Van Boerum and Geertje Hendrickse, in 1659 at Manhattan, New York County, New York. Maria Ariens Lammertzen died in 1694.
     She was also known as Marieke Smith. She was also known as Maria Adriaens Lammertzen Smit. She was also known as Maria Ariaens. She was also known as Maria Smith. She was also known as Marritje Smith.

      Willem Jacobse Van Boerum was born in 1617 at Burum, Groningen, Netherlands. Willem married Geertje Hendrickse. Willem Jacobse Van Boerum died on 3-Apr-1688 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
     He was also known as William Jacobse Boorom. He immigrated circa 1649 to New Amsterdam, New York County, New York. He emigrated in 1649 from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. He held the position of of magistrate in Flatbush in 1657 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. He held the position of of magistrate in Flatbush between 1662 and 1663 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. He recieved a patent he was allotted in pursuance of the patent of Flatbush, 25 morgens in Flatbush between the lands of Jan Hansen (Van Noostrand) and those of Adrian Hegeman with plain land and salt meadows in addition on 7-Feb-1670 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. On 1675 he was on the assessment roll of Flatbush.
He gave oath of allegiance in 1687 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York.

      Geertje Hendrickse was born at Netherlands. Geertje married Willem Jacobse Van Boerum. Geertje Hendrickse died in 1694 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

     Peter married Ann Job before 10-Feb-1804.

     Margaret married Thomas R. Mount, son of Richard Mount and Lydia Dey, on 9-Apr-1809.

     Mary married Thomas John Hankinson, son of Thomas Hankinson and (Unknown) (Unknown), before 1726.

     Hannah Ashton was the daughter of John Ashton and Catharine Taylor. Hannah married Thomas John Hankinson, son of Thomas Hankinson and (Unknown) (Unknown), on 18-Dec-1748 at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Hannah married Job Throckmorton. Hannah Ashton died circa 1784.

     John married Hannah Hankinson, daughter of Thomas Hankinson and (Unknown) (Unknown), circa 1735.

     Thisje married Willem Peterse Van Slyck, son of Pieterse (Teunis) Van Slyck, circa 1655 at New York.

     Conrad married Geertye Harte, daughter of Coenraedt Hans Harte and Leuntje Lynsze.
     Conrad Roeger was also known as Coenraet Roeger.

     Geertye Harte was baptized on 11-Apr-1705 at Dutch Reformed Church, Tappan, Rockland County, New York. She was the daughter of Coenraedt Hans Harte and Leuntje Lynsze. Geertye married Conrad Roeger.
     Geertye Harte was also known as Geertje Hartje.

      Jacobus Demarest was born on 1-Sep-1735. He was the son of David Demarest and Greetje Abramse Haring. Jacobus Demarest was baptized on 7-Sep-1735 at Dutch Reformed Church, Tappan, Rockland County, New York. Jacobus married Sarah Peeke, daughter of Johannes Peeke and Susanna Demarest, on 28-Apr-1764 at Dutch Reformed Church, North Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey. Jacobus Demarest died on 27-Nov-1805 at age 70. Jacobus was buried after 27-Nov-1805 at Dutch Reformed Churchyard, North Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey.
     He Bergen County militia in the Revolutionary War circa 1778 at Bergen County, New Jersey.

     Sarah Peeke was baptized on 3-Aug-1740 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Johannes Peeke and Susanna Demarest. Sarah married Jacobus Demarest, son of David Demarest and Greetje Abramse Haring, on 28-Apr-1764 at Dutch Reformed Church, North Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey. Sarah Peeke died on 17-Mar-1820 at age 79. Sarah was buried after 17-Mar-1820 at Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Sarah Pecke.

      Simon Demarest was born on 12-May-1765. He was baptized on 27-May-1765 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey. Simon married Annatje Banta on 8-Dec-1787 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey. Simon Demarest died on 17-Jan-1828 at age 62. Simon was buried after 17-Jan-1828 at Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, South Schraalenburgh, Bergen County, New Jersey. Simon's estate was proved on 1-Feb-1828.
     He was also known as Symon Demarest.
Simon's left a will in Sep-1820.

      Ann (Unknown) was born on 16-Jul-1752. Ann married Dominicus Covenhoven, son of William Covenhoven and Catryntje Lane, before 29-Apr-1773. Ann (Unknown) died on 20-Aug; date illegible in Bible.

      Safety Grover was born in 1658 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. He was the son of James Grover and Rebecca Cheesman. Safety married Mercy (Unknown) in 1683.

      James Grover was born in Jul-1611 at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. He was born circa 1622 at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. James married Rebecca Cheesman circa 1639 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. James Grover died before 28-Dec-1685 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
      The information regarding the Grover family was obtained from Hist.and Geneat. Miscellany by Stillwell, pp.246-278, Vol. 4, Grovers ofMonmouth County, N.J. We have been unable to find, with assurance, anyhistory of this family in England, but we are sure that the Groverswere English, and that James Grover, first member of the Grover familyto settle in America, was loyal to the English Crown.

James Grover, the founder of the Monmouth County families was one ofthose brave adventurous spirits, of whose history, prior to coming toGravesend, Long Island, at its first settlement, we know little ornothing. The first positive knowledge of James Grover is the grantingto him, Feb. 20, 1646 (Nov. 12, 1646, says T.G. Bergenm, Esq.) in thefirst division of Gravesend lands, a house, lot and farm of 20 acres.

On March 9, 1655, with James Hubbard and George Baxter, he proclaimedthe republic of England and repudiated the Dutch Government, atGravesend, but managed to escape when they were arrested on a chargeof treason, although his hands hoisted the English flag there. Thatwas an important historical event and was of great value to theColonies later. He went to Boston thence to England, but, in 1657reappeared at Gravesend, bringing with him a letter from the Proctor,Oliver Cromwell, addressed to the English inhabitants of Long Island,which he afterward presented to the Magistrates of Gravesend "to beopened and read"; but the Director Stuyvesant had been informed of it,and he, August 24, 1657, addressed a letter to the "Honorable, DearFaithful, the Schont and Magistrates of the Village of Gravesend"countermanding the substance of said letter and requesting that Groverand his letter to be sent to Peter Stuyvesant, Director and Council ofNew Netherlands. James Grover considered it unwise to appear beforeStuyvesant and prudently made his escape, leaving the letter with theMagistrates.

James Grover's farm was on the S-E portion of the town, and, in 1657,he had six acres under cultivation. He must have been protected by theMagistrates and people of Gravesend, although he was an open enemy tothe Dutch Government.

About this time (1663) some of the people of Gravesend decided toemigrate, and a number of them went in search of a place to settle.Stuyvesant heard of it and sent a vessel in pursuit of the party. Theparty had an eventful trip but was not overtaken.

1666-7 James Grover sold his farm in Gravesend, and went to EastJersey, where he was one of the first settlers in Middletown where,December 30, 1667, he had a town lot assigned to him and was deputedto "survey the land that is to be laid out in lots". 1668, JamesGrover was town clerk of Middletown and December 16, 1668, he made anagreement with the Town to lay out the meadows into town lots for onepound of merchantable blade tobacco for each acre.

Jan. 4, 1669, James Grover recorded his "earmark" for his cattlerunning at large.

Dec. 25, 1669, made an agreement with Town of Middletown, in legalTown Meeting to operate his flour mill in accordance with certainspecifications.

1667-8, he was the first Town Clerk of Middleton.

1668, he was one of the founders of the Baptist Church of Middletown.

1673, he was millwright employed by Governor Lovelace of New York inthe erection of a mill on Staten Island.

1673 (August 8, 1674), he was chosen as the Commissioner to consultupon terms of surrender, with the Dutch at Fort Orange.

1667-8, Feb. 27. James Grover of Middletown subscribed to the "Oath ofAllegeance".

1672. Commission granted to Mr. James Grover to be Lieutenant of afoot company in Middletown.

1675, March 13. A Commission granted for the County Court ofMiddletown and Shrewsbury, at which James Grover was to be anassociate.

1677, March 12. James Grover appointed Justice of the Peace, at Courtheld in Shrewsbury.

LANDS OF JAMES GROVER

The first recorded land transaction in which James Grover took part isdated August 24, 1674, and is to be found on page 68 of Liber 1 st ofEast Jersey Deeds in the Office of the Secretary of State. At thattime Matappeas, Tawapung, and Seapeckne, "Chief Sachems of Toponemese:sold to John Bowne, Richard Hawthorne and James Grover, of "Middletownin After Cull", "In consideration of sundry species of trading goods",a certain tract of land on Navesink River.

On June 30, 1675, Governor Carteret granted to James Grover for ayearly rent of one-half penny per acre a tract of 330 acres called"Grover's Inheritance", on Swimming River, in Middletown; also atriangular tract of 200 acres, also called "Grover's Inheritance", onRamanesse Creek in Middletown; also another triangular tract of 25acres in Middletown on Navesink's Bay, and six acres of swamp land atthe head of Jumping River.

The third recorded grant of land to James Grover is from GovernorCarteret, for 517 acres in Middletown, and is dated June 20, 1677. Itwas known as "Grover's New Invention". (This adds up to 1072 acresowned by James Grover in addition to that tract of unknown acreagepurchased from the Indians).


WILL OF JAMES GROVER.
Ref: Liber I, p. 68, East Jersey Deeds.

"In the name of God AMEN, I James Grover, Senr. of Middletown, Countyof Monmouth, in East Jersey, being sencible of my Mortality and thepresent of perfect and sound mind---Imps. I bequeath my soul toAlmighty God that gave it, and my body to the Earth, etc.--- And asfor my Temporal Estate as it has blessed God to bestow upon me, i doeGive, Order and Dispose of the same in manner and forme following(that is to say)--first- I will that all those debts and Duties as Iowe in Right or conscience to any man whatsoever, shall be well andtruly contented and paid, in convenient time after my Demise, by myExecut(ers) hereinafter named.

Item I give and bequeath and my will is that my Mansion house, my Millwith that belongs thereto, and all my land lying on the N-E side ofMill Creek, together with all my Meadow land adjoining or Elcewhere,shall be divided into three equal parts, one third I give to my sonJames Grover, on third to my son-in-law Benjamin Border, for sake ofhis wife, my daughter Abigail, and the other third part to myson-in-law, Richard Gardiner for the sake of my daughter Hannah, hiswife with all the privilidges & appurtenances thereto belonging, tothem and their Heirs Execut(rs), Administrat(rs), or assignes.

Item all the rest of my Estate, Movable or Imovable, both householdand stuffe, tools, implements--cattle, horses, swine and everythingelce that is mine, my will is that after decease of me and my wife, itshall be equally divided between my five children, James, Joseph,Safety, Abigail and Hannah.

Item My will is that after my decease, all my Estate, both Real andPersonal shall be and Remaine in the possession of my Deare WifeRebecca for her support and Maintenance as long as she shall live orremain a widow, and afterward to be disposed of as specified.

Lastly I doe Ordain and Appoint my son James Grover and my son-in-lawRichard Gardiner to by me Execut(rs), and none other after my decease,to see this Will and Testament performed. In witness whereof I havehereunto set my hadn and fixed my seale, this 1 st day of Dec. in theyear of Our Lord 1685.

This will are proved Jan. 28, 1685/6.
Witnesses: Richard Hartshome and Tho. Webly,
before John Throckmorton.

Note: President Grover Cleveland was a descendant of this line ofGrovers and his Christain name was in honor of the family name broughtdown from the pioneer, James Grover.